Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-13
LOCAL. AND GENERAL.

Gideon Mace Thomas Manly, Jesse b. Kean, Morris j..
Smith. Thomas Taylor, J. r. VsnNess.
The Grand Jury were discharged on Wednesday, hav-
ing transA cted the following business:
TRUE BILLS.
Alpheus Peters-Assaut and battery.
Dennis Manahan Larceny.
Sylvester c. Hickman-Burglary, &c.
Peter Collins-Assault and battery.
Silas j. Fritcher-Burglary.
Harvey B. ngham-Assault and battery.
James Hollis Lent-Fornication and bastardy.
Decatur Coffin-Larceny.
Roswell Luther-Assault and battery.
Lewis Johnson-Assault and battery.
Seth II. Brggs-Murder.
NOT A TRUE BILL.
Theron Hayward-Assault and battery. Prosecutor G..
II. Gorsline for costs
In the matter of the application of Preceptor Forbes
and Others to be incorporated borough by the title of
Rome borough. the Grand Jury report favorably.
The Grand Jury make presentment in relation the
pube buildings.
In the matter OF the petition for view in West Bur
lington township, for bridge Sugar Creek the
Court appoint viewers Charles Knapp, Jacob Manley
Henry Pultz Frederick Whitehead s II. Morley and NJ
]. Long viewers. The report of the viewers being IA
vorable the Grand Jury recommended the building of
said bridge. and order is issued for the sa-e.
Upon petition a license granted to Powell
Smith and Beeman. for the uneSpired term of C. b.
Sweazys license.
Upon petition, Samuel Walbridges tavern license
transferred 20 Thomas r. Jordan aud the tavern license
of II. a. Phelps to Elisha Satterlee.
Com u.s. Patrick Buyke.-Surety of the Peace. Pro-
ceedings from Wm Kendall Esq. on complaint of Pat
rick Goughlin. After hearing the Court adudged that
the defendant should into recognzance in the
of $500 to keep the peace, &c.
Com u.s. Peter Cohins-Assault and battery. Proceed
ngs from VIM Kendall Esq. on complaint Of Miss Fanny
Elwell.-Indctment found present sessions. The evil
dence showing that Peters had used Fanny rather rough
y the Jury found him guilty and the Court sentence
him to pay fine of SIS and costs, and stand committed
&C.
Com. rs. Peter CoHiIs-Assault and Battery.-PrO-
ceedings from Samuel Norcork, Esq Pf. John Connis
ky Indictment found at present sessions. The evidence
showed that the parties had quarrel in the course Of
which Collins thinking himself in danger of assault,
hit Cummisky the head with a shovel inficting a
serious wound. The Jury judging the parties al
ready about square found the defendant not guR T. and
directed that each party pay half the costs.
Com. Us. Harry 3. Misunderstanding from Sep
TENDER The District Attorney enters mOAe
proseq H. by consent OF Court for reasons filed
Com. rs Saa, J. Fritcher--Larceney.- Proceeding
from c. Baird Esq. Indictment found at present
sions The evlen ce that the tavern occupied by J.
S. Sloan in Athens boro, entered on Wednesday
night Nov 2sth, by person who entered the sleep
ing room of Mr.. and Mrs. Sloan and abstracted the
clothes of Mr. Sloan, containing about S6j in money
The Jury after hearing the evidence, returned with
verdict Of not guilty.
Com. as. L. n RundeH.-Brought from Sept.
sons The complainant in his case, As; Slater, being
brought into Court, upon bench warrant is sentenced
pay tie costs Of prosecution and stand committed &c
Com. Us. Dennis LHonahan.-Lsrceny.- Proceedings
from J. B. IEgham Esq. Indictment found at present
sessions Dennis proven to have appropriated to
himself beehive containing quantity of honey the
property OF George Elliott, aud the Jury found him
guilty.
In the Common Pleas in the matter of the applica-
tion Of Henry A. Ross Geo L. Stevens and Others
be incorporated under the and style OF the Pres
byterian Chnrch and Congregation Of Stevensvile, on
reading petition and motion the Court make the usual
order in reference TO publication.
On reading dcpositions and motion the Court decree
a divorce to JacoJina Haas, from the bonds Of marimo
ny entered into with Frederick Haas Also, to Sarah
Whitney from Luke Whitney. Also, to Sarah Ardway
from WIN. Ardway. Jr.
Com. Us. Seth II. Briggs-In the Oyer and TermneI.
The defendant indicted at the present sessions for
the murder of Daniel Clark at Troy village the 24th
day of July last. Thursday morning, Dec 6, the de-
fendant being arragned, pleads not guilty and puts
himself upon God and the country for trial. and the Dis
trict Attorney doth the like.
For the Commonwealth District Attorney WATKINS,
and 'AUL ID. MORROW.
For the Defendant-Messrs. ELwELL, F. SMITH and'G.
D. MoSrANYE.
After time in selecting Jury the following
named persons were called :-Abner Wood Myron Kel,
ogg Addison Taylor. Myron Stevens, C. E. Gaskill,
Martin Towner, Levi Wells. Jonathan Stevens, Stuart
Bosworh G. II. Vandyke, Carpenter Hoagand and Row.
Merrill, who individually and severay
well and truly try and true deveance make between
the Commonwealth and the prisoner.
The opened for the Commonwealth by Dis,
trict Attorney WATKINS, and the following witnesses
called for the prosecution
EVIDENCE FOR THE COMMONWEALTH.
Daniel d. Clark sicorn.-I residing last July in
Troy borough occupied the part of the house above and
Briggs the part below THIS occurrence took place on
the 24th day OF July last Ny wife left Monday and