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Daily national Democrat., 1859-04-05
The Chain Gang

We nerceive that the retiring Mayor, Mr..
Decker ia favorablv impressed, and so ex-
presses himself in his closing message with
the policy of the institution known as the
cbaip gang. We are very happy to agree
with him in this particular as we have here
tofore on many other questions. The only
objection entitled to any consideration, that
has ever been raised to a chair gang is the
injustice of exposing 10 the public gaze per
sons who are not hardened in crime and who
might resolve to retrieve their characters
were they not publicly exhibited on the
streets and thus eveTlastingly disgraced by
being seen on an equality with the lowest of
the low and the vilest of the vile. This OBJ
lection has no weight in reference to the in
stitution here, for none are put into the chain
gang in this city but those who are lost to all
sense of shame and who shrink from moth
ing but hard work. This class of beings
common thieves, low vagrants, miserable
lazy beggars and the like-would ask no
higher blessing than to be lodged in Jail for
any number of days, provided they were
well fed, as they always are and kept com
fortably warm. But they have an indescriba
ble horror of work-it is revolving to every
sentiment Of their bosoms-their moral and
physical nature rebels against it, and they
will leave town free from their petty depre
dations or the nuisance of their presence
sooner for fear of being put into the chain
gang than for the likelihood of any other
penalty known to the laws for the species of
crime of which they are usually guilty. Va
grancv, habitual low drunkenness, petty
thievery, dc, have been far less common in
this city since the establishment of the chain
gang than before, and the only benefit C) to
be derived from atolishing the institution
would be the filling the station house or
county Jail with lazy feeders upon the public
bounty As the case stands now, offenders
against the laws, instead Of being fed at the
public expense, are made to more than earn
their board and lodging by cleaning the
streets, removing distractions from the side
walks, constructing sewers, and building all
sorts of necessary Improvements in the city
As for the moral effect of their presence
upon the streets. they can hardly be said to
afford very corrupting influence upon any
class Of the community, for nobody would
like very well to be placed in their situation
or be induced to commit crime for the sake
of getting into such company. As to the
shocking" part of the business to delicate
and sensitive natures, that is a very small af,
fair inasmueh as the most of their work is
done in parts of the city outside of very re-
fined neighborhoods, and when they do ap-
pear in much frequented thoroughfares they
are divested of their chains or any other
badge of infamy altogether, except in the
cases of exceedingly refractory members.
The institution has worked well has saved |
money for the city; has driven out numer-
ours loafers and "bummers" and the floating |
scum of society: and it is to be hoped that
the unfounded objections which have been
raised against its perpetuation will not be
regarded with any degree of favor
Daily national Democrat., 1859-04-05
WarTenS.

- a regular meeting Of your Company takes place
THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at = O'Clock BY order
L. S. BETIANC0URT, Sec'y.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-04-05
9ew advertisements.
EuraEaE-

You are hereby notified to attend your regular
monthly meeting on WEDNESDAY EVENING, April
9th, at half-past O'clock
GEO NJ. SCOTT, sec'y
Daily national Democrat., 1859-04-05
Every Variety OF Case Goods,
MALT AND OTHER LIQUORS.
lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALE
- by the undersigned, the largest stock Of
Malt and other Liquors,

Malt and other Liquors,
Ever brought to this market which we offer for sale
at greatly REDUCED RATES. The stock consists in
part OF tn following Goods
Bass Ale, AllsOp's Ale;
Tennent's Ale & Porter, in bulk and bottles
Tennent's Strong Ale, in jugs;
Fine Brandies, of every brand;
French Brandies, Old Tom, J amaica
Rum, Cumberland Whiskey, Chesnut
Grove Whisky, Peck's Magnolia Whisky.
Case Goods of every description, such as
SyruPs, Schnapps, Bitters, &c, &C., all of
which can be bought cheap for cash,
Mountain Traders and Bar and Saloon Keepers
will do well to give call.
STOKES 4 CHINN,
Next door to the U. s. Hotel, @ street
~ S.-Sole Agent for DR.. ABERNETHY,s RIT. |
TIERS. Dii'
apS-my
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-08-09
BAY STATE MORGAN

{s&ENl The Bay State Morgan is fast trottng Stall
< DE lion, five old, dark bay color, with black
name, tail ana limbs, weighing ten hundred and
fifty pounds, one-eighh Black Hawk seven-eghths Nor
gan, and as horse for eve use he cannot be eXceled
II sired by Black Morgan that died four years
ago, in Petersham Mass, and owned by Twichel The
mother of Bay State sired by old Morrill, and
grand dam by old Black Hawk. ~ Bay State will
stand in Worcester, Mass this Terms moderate
and good Stock warranted If the doctor wants horse
that will go mile in three minutes less, and power
Il roadster, with good dispositionor, if the gentle
wants pleasant driving horse, with graceful action
bold and noble gureor the farmer horse that is kind
strong and steady in any place. and fast when he desires
it-they should raise their colts from the Bay State.
viii you please examine him before you give your pat
ronage to another horse
The Bay State Morgan of our best ndges says is
the best pattern of Ethan Allen he saw, with
better breast Shoulder and limbs and is, altogether,
perfect horse. LEANDER EATON, Agent,
myI4 d&weow3n* SO Main St, Worcester
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-08-09

wherever books are collected and read. The
earliest printers occasionally printed book
on vellum during the eighteenth century, the
practice was more common, but now it is more
rare The cost of the article, when of a fine
and even texture, suitable for books, is so
great that few are now printed. The first at
tempt of the kind in this country was made in
Philadelphia, at the expense of Prof. Allen, a
great lover of chess, as well as collector of
books ON the game. The book so printed was
the life of Phillidor. A number of literary
men, printers and publishers, were invited to
witness the execution of the work, which is
said to have been entirely successful.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-08-09
TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 9, 1859.
Amusements.
ITO! FOR THE HITE
Ii MOUNTAINSl
EX UR SION


is prepared to offer to the citizens of Providence
Rhode Island generally, an opportunity to visit the
WHITE MOUNTAINS,
at very cheap rate of fare Ordinarily the cost of
trip to this world mountain scenery is so great
that many are denied the privileges but by the present
arrangement the rate OF fare is SO low that ali NAV avail
themselves Of the opportunity possibly be offer
EXCURSION TICKETS will be sold at the low price Of
EIGHT DOLLARS,
which will enttle the holder TO a passage to and from
tetOn, the Providence and Worcester Worcester
and Nashua, Concord, Manchester and Lawrence, and
the Boston, Concord and Montreal and White Mountains
Railroads constituting one of the pleasant trips by
rail that can possibly be named Excrsionists can pro
cure tickets which Will be available to 20 on anv dav
1859 and at any time during three lgeeks from
the ADORE date ending August 5 giving passengers am
the vicinity OF the MOUNTAINS.
Persons leaving Providence by the NJ train reach
Plymouth the same day at O'clock, At this point
Excursioniss will find most excellent accommodations,
BuRNHAM Proprietor on exhibiting their tickets Or if
PASSENGERS prefer they can ieaye the ears at wEIS
Harbor thirty miles. in the steamer Lady of the Lake,
for half price, viz so both returning next
morning, at any day subsequent arriving back at
Weirs in time to connect with the first train for Little
ton reaching the latter place at 81 O'Clock NJ thence
by the same evening to the CRAWFORD HOUSE, or
PROFILE HOUSE, the twe POINTS of departure for as
cending MOUNT WASHINGTON.
Arrangements are made by which passengers holding
excursion tickets will be taken from Iteton, by stages,
at reduced rates The poprietors of the above named
hotels have also consented to reduce rates of fare to the
EXcursioniStS.
Passengers leaving Providence at Has A NJ reach Con-
cord the same evening and will find magnificent enter
tainment at PHENiX HOTEL at reduced rates. proceed
next morning at 1890 and reaching Plymouth at
O'Clock, NJ dine, arrive at Plymouth and Crawford
or Profile Houses the same evening.
Passengers leaving Providence by the 420 p NJ train
remain at Worcester night leave the morning
at $40 A. NJ, and reach MOUNT WASHINGTON same
evening.
EXCURSION TICKETS
will be for sale at the Ticket Office of the Providence
Worcester Railroad, in Providence, ana the several
stations the line JOHN KENDRICK,
Providence, July 49, 1859. d3w jy2l
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-08-09

The undersigned, having completed his arrangement
is prepared to offer to the citizens Providence
Rhode island generally, an opportunity to visit the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-08-09
TERMS OF ADvERTIsINe,-

ADVERTISEMENTS published. either in the D.t.v
EEKiT SPY for sl00 square for three Insertions,
and 20 cents for each subsequent Insertion Ten lines OF
less constitute square" Advertisements ordered
inside, in any prominent place. as also those rsv
displayed will be charged rates Contracts by the
year may be made on liberal terms
~ Al transient Advertisements must be paid in
ddrce Yearly regular advertisers will be required
to make quarterly payments
= f' grafHifOas AdcerfiseDents No report. resO
iiis! or proceedings of corporation society or
'a'0i and no communication designed TO call atfcn
70 any matter Of limited individual interest
~ - le'' unless paid for as Advertisement.
sil e. ne publishers VIII hold themselves respon-
chHrsed Tor the Advertisement
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-08-09

PRINTING ON VELLUM.-Among all the
um have been held in the highest estimation
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-08-09

have been adding the past week, large stock ofn
and desirable goods, which will be sold at a VEL
GREAT REDUCTION.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-08-09
TNREES. TREES. TREES-NORTH


- ERN TREES at Private Sale during the present
weekA few hundred Standard Pears, two to four
gowth and from five TO seven feet high, of varieties
such Bartlets, Bufum f. Broutes, 1ison &c. &c.
soApple, Cherry Peach, and Ornamental Trees with
superior stock of Norway Spruce from three five feet
which will be sold low, with few dOz of that
ly celebrated Grape Hartford Prolific at 50 to 75c. Also,
2 yds. of Dwarf Box, at Sc per yd and Shrubs Roses
bedding out Plants, &C. &c Mr. Moore from the Eagle
Nursery Cranston, r. l., will give his attention
toners during the week. Call and examine my
Room, &c and IS Main street L. b. LAMSON.
| mylD
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-08-09

have for large and rich selected stock of good
in this
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-08-09

sgF2SA FOR SALE By the sub
sS%E ~ scriber, five thorough bred North Devon
TyA1' w Bulls, from to three years old Also,
-----4A---@@ number of Cows and Heers now in cali
by the celebrated bulls Baltimore and Duke OF Devon
shire yoke of Devon Steers years this spring All
the above have been carefully selected from the State
and Baltimore Stock, and bred with great my
farm, and cannot fail to please those wishing for this
beautiful kind of stock Also few pure Suffolk pigs for
breeding Also yokes of working steers and oxen, from
three to years old prices from S75 to $3.50 All the
above will be sold reasonable prices applied for soon.
HARVEY DODGE.
Sutton March lh. l9hq nchl1
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-08-09
RLACK LACE Wells.

25 boz pretty round cornered Dotted Wells, with
mead border at the astonshngly low price Of 3t cents
They very cheap at 70 cents. Every lady in want
a Veil should look at these.
Doz. Mobair Wells at 373 cents.
5000 Elegant French and Persia Lace Veils from Is cts
up to IS; marked down very low.
boz Real Thread Lace Wells, from Sc to S25 each
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-03-31
1fgdI.

,rGISTER'S NOTICES.-Notice is here
that there hSye been filed 3 for and tbs settled Goaot IN
s ohse accounts Of administration upon the follow
3. eS, .,onnt of Thomas Park and John Haddock, ex-
Faai ~ George HaddOck late of Litchfeld, deed
srs " vcouui Of T. T. Brown, administrator of Chari-
l.l-3, I,te Of Michigan dec d.
mod ia a,cornt of s n. Spalding, administrator of
Plus1i iS0aldug. late of Troy, decd.
HfaH, ,cffount Of o. W. NOrthrup and J. X Fletcher,
sl4l = II Charles Worden, late of Pike, dec d..
.account Of Orris Frsbie and r. W. Mclelland,
tl tors of George McLelland late of Canton dec d.
. aS|onnt OF Emery Conaut, guardian OF Susan J..
ill V,ry T. Corbin, and Maria ID. Forsyth, formerly
n Garbin minor children of Charles Corbin, late
e- ,r-ount Of Dennison Gregory, guardian of Geo
Ererory. minor child of Deborah c. Gregory, late
tA srrount Of Eason Pepper and Jerry Pepper, ad-
tor. Of William Pepper, late of Franklin, decd.
,ount of Alonzo Morse and o. d. Morse, exec
flIf solomon Morse, late of Troy, decd
tba .me will be presented TO the Orphans Court
.l-rI County, on Monday, I'd day of May, 1859, for
g..s-mstiol and allowance 1890, ,,.r,,,,
s--- JAMES II. WEBB,
..,-,s Office March IS, 1889 Register.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-03-31
PUBLIC SALE.

NHE SUBSCRIBER will sell at public
l. vendue, in the village of LeRaysvie, SATUR
DAY, the 18th day of MARCH 1889 between the hours
of aud o'clock, p NJ the following described pro
perty, to wit One span of horses nine years old
double of harness. nearly new two horse lumber
wagon horse umberwagOn, sleigh and bobs also
three cows durham bull and several young cattle
two year old yearngs and calves all of the darham grade
also farming utensils such plows harrows cultvator
tanning mill horse rake cutting box and several other
things for farmers use, also number of milk pans, &c.
5-Terms of sale five dollars and under CASH,
exceeding twenty dollars, six months and
twenty dollars, nine months credit
ROBERT P. SHORTELL.
ID lilo Eah
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-03-31
Tioga Point Churning Powers.

EYERY Farmer, who keeps three or more
II cows. should have good Portable Churning Power.
Our PORTABLE DOG OR SHEEP POWER is adapted
to any sized dairy from to Is Price SIS. And
our PORTABLE DOUBLE SHEEP OR CALF POWER,
Ca new machine just got up by us adapted for daires
of from Is to 25 cows Price s25 These Powers ad
mrlbly adapted for the purpose intended also for
ming grind stones corn-sheeFs eedcutters, lahes and
rable simple welnade and compact-requring but lit
tie room or shelter.
For larger Diaries say of 80 cows, RAIL
WAY. ONE AND TWO HORSE POWERS are very con
venient and economical, than any other horse
chu powers for the that they are so well calcu
lated for variety of other farm work. such as threshng
cutting feed, saving wood and similar uses
Farmers should certainly examine these Churning
Powers before concluding to buy any others. Send for
our catalogue. WEL14ES, BLOOD co.
Athens, Pa March g. 1859.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-03-31

Is MOST TE-CONSISTING
of Single and Double Broche Shawls from Sc to $50
Single ana Double Wool Plaid Shawls from 10 to ST.!
Dress Goods of every description Boys and Mems Wear
IN every style and quality, from the cheapest Kentucky
Jeans to the finest Broad Cloth Flannes from s. yard
TO the best in the world, Bleachcd and Brown Muslin
rom cts to the most superior grades Table Cloths Pi
ano Covers, Dinner Napkins Tea Doylies Damask Tow
eiing Hosiery, Gloves, Mttens Gaunetts and in fact
everything that rational human being can desire 10 find
IN hrst class Dry Goods Store, at MARSH < CO.'S.
Nos. Union Block. Emira N. Y 4.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-03-31
Tioga Point Plows.

w f would respectively invite the attention
w of Farmers and Dealers to Assortment of
Corn, Sod. Stubblc, and Side Hill PlOws.
Our facilities for manufacturing enables to make bet
ter Plows at prices, than any neighborng
facturer. We take to the very best materials
the wood being of best white oak and the castings of
hard tough iron. We have added several and desi
rabe patterns to list since last enabling to
present better assortment of Pow daped to the wants
of our Farmers, than any other shop in the country.
ES-Send for a catalogue.
Athens. Pa. March ~. 80 MELLES. BLOOD 4 co.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-03-31
ORPHANS COURT SALE-By virtue

OTICE--The Board of Revision of Brad
~ ford County have fixed upon the following days
ard places for holding of the Appeals in said County for
1859, viz
Athens Boro', at John s. Sloan's. Tuesday, Feb. %
Athens twp at John = Sloans Wednesday Feb 70
Ridgbury, ut Charles q Frenchs, Thursday, Feb. Il
South Creek at Asa Gillett's, Friday, Feb. 25
Wells, at Aaron Ingalls,, Saturday Feb 2G
Columbia and Syyania boro lat David Conables Monday,
February, 2s:
Troy twp. and Troy boro, at f W Bigony's Tuesday,
March {;
Springfield at Roots. Wednesday, March ?;
Smthied. at Riley Ross, Thursday, March };
Ulster, at Nathan Omstead's, Friday. March / :;
Burlington twp. at Roswell Luthers, Tuesday March
Burlington West and Burlington boro at Royce's,
Wednesday, March
Granvils, at f TayIors, Thursday, March 10;
Armenia, at Robert Masons, Friday, March IL
Canton, at Myers Saturday. March IL
Leroy. at > M0rse's, Monday March IA
Franklin, ID J Beardsley's Tuesday. March IS
Monroe twp and Monroe boro, ut Ethel Taylors, We'd
Towanda boro at the Commissioners OHice, Thursday
March II
Towanda twp and Towanda North at the Commissioners
Office, Friday, March Is
Albany, at Sheffield Wilcox's, Tuesday March -
Ovcrton at Daniel EIeverlys, Jr Wednesday March %:
Wilmot at Hiram Horizons, Thursday. March q
Asylum. at John Horizons, Friday, March 25
Durcll, at Simeon DHcker's, Saturday, March %
Rome, at Orson Rickey's. Monday, March q
Sheshequin, at 5 WaShburn's Tuesday March %
litchfeld at Cyrus BlOodgOodS Wednesday. March 80
Windham at Benz kuykendalla, Thursday, March 81
warren, at Robert Cooper ,. Friday, April
Orwell at Theophilus Humphreys, Saturday, April
Pike. at W Morthrups, Monday, April i;
Ierrck, at II Camps, Tuesday, April 5;
Tuscarora, at Harry Ackley's, Wednesday, April 6
Wyausing. at John Blacks Thursday. April
Standing Stone, at II. w. Mobiles. Friday, April
WysOX, at J NJ Reeds, Saturday April .;
Assessors will be punctual in delivering notices to the
taXables and in making their the day gna
ted in their warrants which time and place the Board
Of Revision will attend and hear such think themselves
aggrvcd by said Assessment and make such alterations
to them shall just.
BY order OF said Board
Commissioners Office, +. B. COOLBAUGH
January, ~, 1859. Clerk
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-03-31
Mrr0hanot,f, ST.
DOUGLAS ELECTED

fTNHE NAN that makes the TIN AND SHEET IRON
Il WARE at the EAGLE WORKS, is supposed by his
admitting friends to he the best looking man and the
workman III Tin and Sheet iron of in this regOH
OF c"htJy Tin Ware made by him is warranted mot 10
teak sand He always hard like thousand Of brick
to make work to order do HOUSE JOBBING as Fave
IroIgF, Conductors and Roofing, to exhibit large
variety OF
s T O V Il : tt.a
For cooking with Coal or Wqod,or Parlor ONCE or Shop
orders for CASTING OR MACHINE WORK call al the
other end o the establishment where Won can pro
cure anything yon want in the line Of AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENTS with late improy cments such a. PIow.
Cultyaors, Corn Shelters Cutting Boxes Horse and Dog
Powers 6c., Kind Of Casting in Brass Iron and
Composition Machine Work aud Repairing in a neat
and workmanlike manner. CASH paid for Old Pewter
or Britann D. ID. BARTLETT.
TOwaHia Jan s. 1859
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-03-31
+, TDTTOR'S NOTICE.-John Holmes

\ ,,, RS. John Croscly. In the Common Pleas Of
- ,oprty No. SIS Dec. Term, 1857.
Undersigned an Auditor, appointed by said Court
-s fund, raised by Sherif-s sale of real estate of
Bt will attend to the duties of his appointment at
l4f-'I a. in the Borough of Towanda, on FRIDAY,
p .-,r dly Of APRIL, 1859, at , o'clock. 2. NJ, at
y u n r1e and place all persons interested required
'-. their claims or else be forever debarred from
REEJ ELHANAN SMITH.
- So o. 1850. 4Auditor.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-03-31
WORLD BEAT


IHE LEGAL INTEREST ON MONEY
IL Is from TO per cent. per annum who therefore,
would pay Is per cent. more for g O ID s on cred.
II tnan they buy the articles for OF MARSH
CO., of EImra, for Cash "Ai that's the question
which Is daily answered by many who hire money at
simple interest and buy for Cash thus saving pound
tces Do yon ask where Goods can be bought cheap
for Cash! Our answer is at MARSH 4 Co.'S No.
Union Block. Elmira. Y. Y. 80
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-03-31
A DMINISTRATORs NOTICE-Notice

"A is hereby given. that all persons indebted to the
estate OF WILLIAM PARRY. deceased. late OF Athens
Boro', requested 10 make payrent without DELAY
and those having claims against the said estate will please
present them duly authenticated for settlement
WM. II. FRITCHERl
{. W. CLAPP,
Mnrch ~ 1889. Administrators
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-03-31

ENECUTOR'S NOTICE.-Noticc is here.
ZEPHENlAH KNAPP decd, late of Wells twp, must
make immediate payment and all persons having demands
against said estate will present them duly authenticated
for settlement. PETER r. KNAPP,
March, 80, 1859. A. W. KNAPP, 1Neo"'oi9 .
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-03-31
A DMINIsTR ATOR,s NOTICE -Notico

Is hereby given that all persons indebted to the
tate of MIRON II. ESTEI.L late of Franklin township
deceased hereby requested to make payment without
delay, and all persons having claims against said estate.
will present them duly authenticated for settlement
9. Fl. ESTELL.
March %. 1859. Administrator