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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23
HOW THE FILLMORE PARTY WAS SUSTAINED

The testimony of Mr.. Wendell, before the
Senate Printing Investigating Committee, dis
closes some rather startling facts regarding
the price paid for fat takes by the Senate
Printer. That the immense snm paid for the
printing was not all profit, was very generally
suspected but until these facts came to light
nothing definite was known as to where and
how the blood-money was disbursed. 1t now
appears that Mr.. Wendell paid out more than
100000 to support Administration papers
and for election expenses mostly in Pennsyf-
vania. The most part of this large sum he
says was disbursed by official authority Banks,
of the Free South paper, and Severns, of the
Philadelphia Argus, confess to having receiv-
ed material aid out of this corruption fund.-
Wendell further stated that he paid Sc, 600 to
the PennsyIcanian, and $4,000 to Severns, out
Of the Post Office blanks printing Also that
he went into some of the doubtful districts in
this State and spent money freely for the sup
port of the Lecompton policy of Mr.. Buchanan.
Bowman, who dsplaces Wendelpays Jewett,
editor of the Fillmore paper in Buffalo, nice
little bonus To such miserable shifts in this
bankrupt party driven to exc out its miserable
remnant of life, that it takes Know Nothing
ism under its paternal wings, feeds its organs,
and votes for its candidate for the third highest
Office in the gift of the people o.. ..
But the most astounding development came
out in the testimony of Mr.. Negargee, of Phil
adelrhia. He testified that he received be
tween four and i've thousand dollars from Mr..
Wendell in 1856, for the purpose of organic
ing third party in Pennsylvania to operate
for Democracy in the State and Presidential
elections. This money was used in the Crgan,
ization of that immaculate Fillmore party which
filed through the D." side door," into the ranks
of James Buchanan in November of that year
Now that suspicion has become fact, we shall
hear no more of the disinterested third party
movement probably. And it is worthy of re.
mark that the great Constitutional Union
party" as it pompousy and mendaciously styles
itself, is operating with the funds furnished by
the Administration. The bantling of Grand
fathers Buchanan aud GraySon is fed on trea
sury pap, and owes its existence to the same
spirit of cunning that begot the straight.out
Fillmore party Of 1856. 1t is nothing to be
wondered at. only don't let it be forgotten by
the people of the North.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

SUNBURY AND ERIE RAlLRoAD.-We are
gratifed, says the Erie Gazette, to learn that
the managers of the Sunbury and Erie Rail
road have recently disposed of $3.50, 900 West
Branch bonds, and expect very soon to sell
100000 North Branch bonds-probably
have by this time. We judge that about
100000 in cash will realised With this
amount the company can wipe out large por
tion of their floating debt, and prosecute the
operations of the road with uadiminshed
vigor. The Sunbury and Erie, in finished
state during the year 1860, is fixed fact
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

and ETwe Mercur and Adams for the defendant khs,
hearing verdict was returned in favor Of plaintiff m
! SIS II.
Peter Sterigere 20 the instance of Wells and Acklev
vs. Freeman wilcox and T. n. Wilcox and others t,r
of scire lcias TO revive judgement Or
iginally against Freeman Wilcox claimed 20 be lien
against inds held by r. " Wilcox and Others ferre Ten
ants, etc Elwell for plaintiffs Mercur and Adams for
defendants After hearing, the jury rendered verdict
for the plaintiff in the Of s343 so.
Lucy Wormleys use VS.. Darwin I. Murphy Eectmept
brought against REMOVER Worufey his wife to the Use
of said Ency Wormey for the recovery of fifteen acre,
of land situate in Ridgbury township, and in the occu
| pancv of the defendant Bullock for plaintiff; Elyeu
for defendant After hearing and argument, verdict
is rendered in favor of the plaintiff.
william Kelley being called before the Court is sent
enced to undergo an imprisonment in the Pennenary
at Philadelphia for two years and three months he hay
ing beenconvcted at the present session on charge Of
larceny for Killing two oXen-the property Of f Felix
Hanlon of Ridgbury township taking the hides
therefrom and disposing Of them. etc.
Samuel DePew, young lad Of some nineteen years Of
age having also been convicted Of larceny at the present
session for stealing quantity of jeweIry Of O. W Nor.
thrpsof Pike was sentenced to undergo imprisonment
in the Penitentary as eforesaid, for eight months.
Horace Hagar was sentenced TO undergo imprison.
ment in the jaf for sixty days, on charge Of
petit larceny, upon which he was convicted during the
first week for stealing pistol the property Of g. $.
Goodwin, Of Wyalusng. -.- ...
Mcf qel Mcmahon having been convicted during the
first week OF the present session upon charge Of Vo-
lent assault and battery committed upon Catharne Nc
Mahon in Troy township in the month Of September hast
he is sentenced Imprisonment in the county Jail 10
twenty days he having been confined in Jail since sA
December Court
John NJ. Pike having plead guilty upon charges pre-
ferred against him at the present session upon to differ
ent indictments for selling liquor in Athens borough with
out license sentenced upon the first to pay fine Of
twenty dollars and costs Of prosecution and upon the
second pay like fine Of twenty dollars and costs and
to undergo an imprisonment in the county Jail for ninety
days the Court believing this to be case of wiul Vi
oIation of the law.
On Monday of the first week, tie following licences
were granted:
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23
paT S. Lyons Jr., has been appointed Post
Master at Pottersve E. j. EAsTABRooKs, resigned

SHERIFF OF TTcGA CouNTY.-Gov. MORGAN
of New York. has removed Sheriff jerks, of Tiosa
County, upon several charges made against him of i'm
proper conduct in relation to the custody of prisoners
The Olcego Gazette is very wroh Sheriff JENKs is
Democrat while the Times sustains the removal, and
publishes the adavts upon which the action based
The Governor it US, had alternative but to
take cOgnzance of the facts laid before him. in which
case h9 obliged To make the removal 1t is the
less official delinquency the part Of the Sheriff that
the complaints made against him have been tolerated by
his predecessors in Office.
However much difference of opinion, there may be in
regard to the policy and justice of the removal there
be but expression TO the proprety of the appoint
ment of FRANK l.. JONES to fill his place. Mr.. was
formerly resident Of this Countyafterwards Sheriff Of
Potter-and lately member of the firm of Chatfeld &
Storrs Owego. He is live Republican, combining all
the qualifications necessary to make popular and eff.
cient Sheriff. We congratulate the Governors good
Judgment and the people of Toga their good fortune
in having Mr.. j. Sheriff While the business will be
promptly and correctly done, Justice will be tempered
with mercy"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

The VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, after
a severe struggle, agreed in dissent, and on
Saturday evening passed a resolution of fidelity
to any nomination that might be made at
Charleston and adjourned. A mass meeting
was subsequently organized, composed mainly
of the disbanded members, and resolutions ap-
proving of Southern conference, and request
ing the Legislature to communicate with
South Carolina on the subject, were adopted.
The meeting was in the course of the evening
addressed by General Starke, an agent sent by
Mississippi upon mission similar to that of
Col. Menminger. The Mississippan urged
strongly conference, not to dissolve but to
preserve the Union, by armng the South
against the disunon fanaticSm of the North.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

n9- Petitions are in circulation, asking the
Legislature to pass a law imposing tax upon Dogs,
which being very generally signed. The object to be
attained is the protection of sheep from the murderous
forays worthless dogs which it is hoped the imposition
of a tax will affect, by materially reducing their number.
The most serious obstacle in the way of this becoming
largely woogrowng county, is the serious loss often
experienced by farmers from dogs. We have been in
formed of several cases. where hocks have been almost
all killed 10 a single night. 90
tits proposed to impose per capita tax upon dogs to
be paid into the Town Treasury to be retained fund
recompense those losing sheep by dogs any amount
remaining inappropriate after certain length of time
to be devoted to the support of the poor of the town.
Such law is already in operation in of the counties
of the State and is found to work admirably.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

THE LUMBER BUSINEss.-Some idea of the
magnitude of the lumber business on the West
Branch may be formed when we state that the
amount of lumber which passed over the West
Branch Canal, during the year 1859 was one
hundred and thirteen million (ll3,000, 000)
feet This was all manufactured on the West
Branch, and passed over the canal. To this
should be added large amount run down the
river, IN rafts beside a considerable amount
shipped from WlIiamsport by Railroad.
The amount Of ccal that passed over the
same Canal during the same time, was 400,-
500 tons. This comprises, however, all the
Goa! that passed over the Canal, a large
amount Of which came off the North Branch.
Jersey Shore (Pa.) Vedette.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

RS- The 22nd of February, the anniversa-
ry Of the birth Of Washington, will be great
day this year for holding State. Conventions.
The Opposition Convention of Tennessee will
meet in Nashville the Democratic Convention
of Iowa in Des Mones the Democratic
Convention of Michigan will meet in Detroit !;
the Wing Convention of North Carolina will
meet in Raleigh the Peoples Party Conven-
tion of Pennsylvania will meet in Harrisburg :;
the Opposition Convention of Virginia will meet
in Richmond, and the Republican Convention
of Indiana will meet in Indianapolis.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23
sg The Bradford County Teacf

bar The Bradford County Teachers Asso-
School House, in Tuscarora Friday morning. February
10, EMANUEL GUYER ESQ., President in the chair In the
absence of the Secretary N Young h was chosen Sec.
retary, pro tenn In the absence of the Business Com
mttee, Messrs. l.. Wells, T. B. Young and William
Lewis were appointed a committee to arrange a pro
gramme of business for this meeting After conerring
together through their chair man. the committee made
report, which was accepted.
committee appointed to draft resolutions for
consideration at this meeting consisting of Messrs c. r.
Coburn, Geo. Taylor, and Miss Mary Cook The Char
man. c. r. Coburn, reported the following resolutions
Resored That for the present laxty in school
mei,t, parents more TO blame than teachers
ReSOUGd That teachers should be at the school houses
during all the time that the houses are open for the oc
cupaton of the scholars.
ResOred That the only proper way of raising funds
Tor building school houses, is by direct taxation
Resoired, That all communication between scholars
during study hours, should be prohibited.
Report accepted and the committee DISCHARGED
after which the association adjourned till hapas one
AFTERNOON SEssIoN.-Halfpast one, P. NJ association
convened agreeabs to adjournment President Guyer in
the chair. Prayer offered by Prof. G.. r. Coburn-
Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The
unfinished business of last meeting came next in order
The resolutions laid from last meeting were called
up and on motion laid over indefinitely.
The first resolution was taken up upon motion of Prof
c. R. Cobun spirited discussion arese Prof Coburn
and Edward Wells joined in the affirmative and Messrs
styre Nathan Young, jr Levi Wells Augustine Lewis
and President Guyer in the negative 1t was then on
motion of President Guyer resolved that the following
substitute be made =
That it is impossible for teachers to govern encctuay
without the cooperation of parents. s. .Is
The second resolution was taken up Remarks were
made in the affirmative by 7. B. Young, and Nathan
Young jr and in the negative by Messrs, syre Levi
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

. SENATORS IN THE PULpT-Two of the pull
pits of Harrisburg were filed, Sunday last, by
State Senators. George Landon, Senator
from the Bradford district, preached in the
Fourth ST. NJ. Z. Bethel. Mr.. Landon fully
sustained his high reputation as a public
speaker aud preacher, aud made a decidedly
good impression. Hon, jeremiah SchindeI,
Senator from the Lehigh district, preached in
the German Lutheran church, and entertained
the congregation with plain, practical and
instructive discourse. @
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

The GREAT EASTERN is in danger of passing
out of English hands While the stockholders
and directors are quarreling, calling each 9th
er liars, finding fault about her management,
and contriving in every way possible to depre-
ciate her value, Russia and France have both
put in bids for her, and unless some decided
action is bad, there is a strong probability of
ber passing into foreign hands ..
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

PHoToGRAPHIC. Having a desire lately to
perpetuae good looks had TO our friend
WooD, whose long experience in making counterfeit
presentmentS of the human face divine, has endowed
him with skill which is unrvaled. The result was,
what is pronounced excellent likeness which we
chronicle for the information of those desiring Photo
graphic Likenesses Of any size. He can supply them
with as perfect pictures be procured anywhere
and at as reasonable rates.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

BA- A series Of sermons on Temperance
have been commenced at this place. the first of which
was preached by Rev j. FOSTER. Sunday evening
February II at the Presbyterian Church. and the
Sunday evening last at the Methodist Church by Rev.
s. NICHOLS. Both of these discOurses were excellent
and the endeavor viii trust do something toward the
dark tide of intemperance at its food. The next
sermon Mll be delivered Wednesday evening next at
the Baptist Church, by Rev. l. CHILD.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

Das- We are sorry to record the death OF
ROBERT r. HERRIcK son of Judge Herrick of Athens,
Pa who died of putrid throat in Albany on Sab
bath evening last, where he had gone to study law
About four months ago he left 0wego, where he had
been for about year studying in the Office of the Hon.
JOHN J. TAYLOR. Mr.. HERRICK young gentleman
of fine commanding personal appearance, elegant man
ners and correct department. His afectonate dsposi
ton fine education and eminent social tendencies, made
him loved and respectable citizen At his death he
could not have been over 30 q years. OoeSo Gaz.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

D@ We learn that the rublic house OF Mr..
RooT near Liberty Tioga county, caught fire and was
consumed on the I'd inst Mr.. and Mrs RooT were both
absent at the tse and the children were left at home
The children were unconscious Of the fact until some one
lushed in the burning house and saved three from des
truction. The loss is estimated at about s25OO The
property was insured for 900 but the assessments
had not been paid for some time Mr. RooT will lose the
insurance WiHiGmsport Press. . .. .. ...
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

STATE FAIR AT ELMIRA.--The officers of the
State Agricultural Society, at their annual
meeting at Albany on the 9Th inst, designat-
ed Elmira as the place for holding the next
State Fair, E Viz
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

GREAT FIRE AT CARBoNDALE, PA-The
City Hall, Court House, and Jail attached, in
Oarbondale, Pennsylvania, were entirely de-
stroyed by fire Tuesday morning, together
with other valuable buildings The fire was
set by prisoner named Higgins. The village
is almost laid in ruins. - "
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

SLEIGHING--A tedious snow storm, during
the last days OF week past has left in the enjoyment
olerable seghing the best of the season. with all the
rgOr of arctic winter. The merry chime of the sleigh
BELLS however gives evidence that the seghing to be
enjoyed while it lasts.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

Rss~ A few days siuce, the house of JAMES
EDsALL p. NJ at Ed>aville Columbia township, this
county took fire about 10 O'Clock P. M and was total,
ly consumed. The fire originated in the chimney Most
of the things in the house were saved as we have been
informed.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23
r. L. BEAEDsLEY, Recording Secretary.

CoURT oCEEDINGs-SECoND WEEK On
Monday the 18th instant 10 o'clock in the forenoon
Court called Judges present, WLMoT and LONG
and after having remained in session for about hour
adjourned to again in the afternoon o'clock, at
which time it again called.
The first business taken up, after reading the
dockets, hearing upon the application Of George
b. Mills for tavern license in North Towanda and also
hearing upon the application of o. W. Northrup for
tavern license in Pike Ownshp-as both of these appli-
cations continued from the first week until this day
for hearing and final dsposition-as reonstrances had
beer filed and objections made to the granting Of their
license. After full hearing the license of O. w Nor
thrup was granted and that of G. B. Mills refused
After which a taken up in the Sessions in
which the of the poor of the township of Smith
field plaintiffs against the overSeers of the poor
Springfield being appeal from an order made by Jus
tces H. c. Baird and Ezekiel Curry for the removal of
one Mary Ann Pilgrim, pauper from Smithfeld to
Springfield. After full hearing and argument of the
the Court the order and adudge that the
township of Springfield be exonerated from the charges
made for the support of the pauper and likewise make
order, that the township Of Smthed pay the costs
aud charges, as per bill filed.
Commonwealth at the instance of Harrison Ross VS.
Ezra BaxterThis being case in which the Court had
ordered writ of quo tcurrantO against the defendant
Ezra Baxter upon the petition Of Harrison Ross to ap.
pear this (Monda day and show the cause why he ex.
ercised and held the Office of the commissioners
roads and highways of Granville township. 1855 .
On motion of Mr.. Elwe the Court grant a rule IN
show why the writ in this case should not he
ed After argument the rule was made absolute and an
plcaton dismissed.
The first Jury trial taken up was the case Of Israel
smith vs. Samuel kelum.-Acton for trespass, which
had been formerly tried in this Court and certified to the
Supreme Court upon writ of error sued out by the de-
fendant and the proceedings of this Court reversed and
sent back for new trial. Plaintiffs claim being for
damage done by defendants cattle, upon lands claimed
by said plant A. within certain time named in his dee.
laration Watkins, Bullock and Morrow for plaintiff
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

Insurance AGENcY-We call the attention
of readers to the advertisement of r. A. ELMERs
surance Agency at Waverly. The Companies he repre-
sents will be recognized the heaviest and safest in the
country and Mr. E. bears the reputatouf being prompt
aud correct business man.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

Bg~ The Office of the REPORTER has
been removed to the wooden building two
doors west of the former location.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

THE Branch Bank of Tennessee located
at Clarksvile, that State, was robbed of
$l8 000 mostly in gold coin, on Thursday
night of last week.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

Bag DR.. C. NJ Turner will lecture before
the Young Mems Christian Association, on Tuesday
evening next.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

Bsg@ At BENDER'S Bndery may be found an
assortment of pictures and also picture frames Of every
size and style, square round and oval.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23

1nOinaS l.. w oOdruff,. 1919
On petition Of g. II. Eaton high constable Of Towards
borough the Court approve of the appointment Of Hor
alto Black his deputy.
Upon the reading and fling of petitions, the Court ap
point j. V n. Biles Town Clerk Of Wyalusing and also
upon reading and filing similar petition from the ciI
of Franklin, they appoint Burr Rdgway Town
Clerk Of said township tor the ensuing year.
In the matter of the application Of Asher Hunt Zlon
for the purpose Of taking the usual oath and giving bonds
High Constable of Athens borough, objections
made and stated submission Of facts made
to the Court and after argument by Patrick who appeared
of applicant and j. B. Reeve Esq. who appeared for
he RemonstraDts, the Court reject the application
the ground that he not eegble-as he had not paid
Borough in said Borough that had been legally as
sessed.
In the matter of the application of Joel Barns, vii
liam l. Taylor and others to be incorporated under the
name and style of The Regular Baptist Church Of
Rome the petition and articles of incorporation
fled and m,on OF Mr. Noatlnye the Court make the
usual order and direct publication be made according
to the act Of Assembly.
Having gone through with the trfll list the jury were
discharged Friday morning and the Court continued
in session until noon, and adjourned to meet again on
Saturday morning at 10 O'clock at which time it met
again and after continuing in session foe bearing c'
motions and the argument of matters in tIe Common
Pleas, and Orphans Court, until half past twelve Gd.
jOJuned.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-01-07
Agricultural and Mechanical Uni YER
sity of California,
Located at Healds5urg, lSoaonqa Conntv. is
No~ Open for the Reception of Students

SYSTEM Of Manual Labor has been adon,o6
"a Tor the purpose of imparting practical as we'll
as theoretical instruction I'm the various branc hos y q
Agrlcnlture and Mechanics. To provide practical in
sTuctlon, farm and various mechanical shons arc
SuhneStea with the University, where pupils will he
suthsheu win employment portion of the time The
echool VIII consist of three departments-Primarv
Acaoenlc ana University. The various branches
saught IN otner schools and colleges will be tanohf
mere, ana taught In a thoroughly practical mannsr
IL IS designed to give pupils an education that tbev
Will not only possess, but be able TO use '''0'
Ample provision has been made for harding nrD,ls
male and female at the low price of FOUR D0IJ Rs
per week, making the whole expense OF Boar1 and ~
Iuon IN the Academic department. only FIVE DoT
LARS per week. -' A'A "VA-
Tbs University is under the manager ent oFa Roara
OF elght, VIZ; w. NJ. Macy, President; O. H. Hntton
secretary; Il: NJ Deneen, Corresponding Secretary.
hessIs' H. Matheson, 4. o. Thompson, J. d. Hasse;,'
- a. bufllngame and j. w. Bagley. Parents who en-
ust uieir children TO our may be assured thar
uey WI be under the constant supervision Of ths
Facnity, and while everything of a Sectaran cbnran
er WIN De carefully avoided, the moral and religious
emouons OF students will be constantly stimulated
Besides the Faculty, the following Scientific and II,
erary gentlemen have been engaged TO Lecture for he
beneht OF Glasses: Hon. J. s. Ormsbv Rev Tsmas
woods, Rev. DR.. Bonham, Rev James Piernont Rev
~ ~ r henderson, G.. W. Granniss, Esq, L. K. Norton
Esq, DR.. j. J. Piper. - -o' 'oH
For further information we refer To tho folioy,,no
gentlemen OF Marysville who have consented 10 act
as references John G. Fall, Dr. y. W. @. Rice and
BY order of the Board of Directors:
CHAs. f. Hutton, Secretary. novo4sn,