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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02
From The Camp, at Troy.

CAMP TROY April 20, 1861.
EDToE REPORTER We are encamped IN
comfortable quarters, here in Troy and East
Troy, in good spirits. We learn that we are
off tomorrow to the seat Of war or Harrisburg
II are desroGs 20 go. Not any of our boys,
but that is anxious to measure arms with
JEFF. DAyIs's troops We are in for him, and
no mistake. We spent our first Sunday in
camp. 1t was a dull dag in many respects.
1t rained nearly all day. a large portion of
the troops assembled in Longs Hall, TO listen
to sermon by the Rev J. G. CARNACHAy. 1t
was abored effort of the preacher. to paint
the horrors of the battlefield, and had a
gloomy influence on the the minds of the
soldiers. | should jndge from the quotations
of BYRON and other poets, that the preacher
had some ability at compiling. In the after
noon, We had an excellent sermon at East
Troy from Elder SHEARDowN. 1t was good,
ali Of it-plain, simple, and scripturaI. How
l wish the old man could go as our Chaplain.
In the evening, the Rev. Mr. HoIT preached
beautiful sermon on, Standing true to the
Cross of Christ Mr. HoLr though the
youngest of the cergymen in Troy, is, learn,
taking first rank as preacher, and is much
beloved.
So much for Sunday If We only had our
arms now, we should be better contented.-
Our officers are full of enthusiasm Mr. Ell
LIoTr, of Mansfield, is here giving encourag-
ment and direction to the soldiers lie has
brought the latest news from Harrisburg.
We have had no battles yet Some one
gave our boys strychnine whisky, but they are
all over it now. I hope that accursed stuff
will be kept out of our ranks.
If you will give me chance in, will write
you an occasional article. Then here is my
first j. D.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02

The government has decided to establish
an arsenal at once at Rock Island City, Illinois
in place of the Harper's Ferry Arsenal just
destroyed. Rock Island City stands on the
banks of the Mississippi, 1872 niIes southwest
OF Chicago. 1t is situated at the foot of the
Upper Rapids, which extend nearly fifteen
miles, and in low stages of water obstruct the
passage of vessels drawing a heavy draft In
the channel is an island from which the city
derives its name, three miles in length presen-
ing perpendicular front of limestone from
twenty to thirty feet high; the channel to the
east Of the island has been damned, so as to
produce an immense water power above. and
leaving fine navigabc channel on the west
side 1t is very probable that the arsenal will
be !" 'ated on this island, and its geographical
POSITION seems very favorable for this purpose.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02
PRIyATEERING IN VIRGINIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Sunday, April IS.
Advices from Richmond are very interesting
Gov. LETCHER has seized all light draft vessel
and steamers for privateeTing purposes. The
regular liners I0rti01Cn and JameSt0lon are
now being fitted with prvateering armaments,
and are to be named very fully. The priva-
teering enlstmeutS is very active, and, no
doubt, by week hence thirty vessels will be
sent out from Richmond alone. When these
steamers were seized, our flag was hauled
down and the secession flag hCistcd and saIu-
ted
On the steamer Richmond, just arrived,
among 100 passengers, there were 80 women.
Before the steamer was advertised two days,
there were over one hundred applications 70;
passage. Thousands were preparing to leave
the city. Business was pro5trated, and there
was disaiTec!ion among :he lover classes
Provisions were very short There is a sufi
cicnt supply Of -four to last four months. Po-
| tatocs were s. per bushel. Drugs would last
three weeks.
There was very limited stock Of clothing.
Great enthusiasm prevailed among certain
classes. The women assembled in churches
to make lint, bandages and clothing for volun-
teers. Clergyman preached patriotic discours
es old men regret they are disable, ald little
boys cry that they are so young.
There are between 1000 and 5000 troops
in Richmond, of whom 1000 are South Caro-
liuas. All are eager for Washington, which
they expect to have in q week. The surren-
der Of Fort SumptNr intoxicates them, and
they feel as though they were omnipotent
Troops are being daily sent to Harper'S Ferry
and Alexandria. Their belief is that there
are but 5000 troops at Washington, that
Maryland has blocked future transportation,
and that Generalization exists at the North
If Washington is attacked it will be by bonn
bardment
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02

ba5- Among the Volunteers from th, Dl,,
is our associate Il. W. SrrRRoCK and A. J. TRorr :,
has been for sometime in this office. We part with y
s. with much regret, although we trust the parti,,
temporary. During his brief soourn here, ho ha, .,.
many friends, as il shown by his election to the o
Quarter master Sergeant--a responsible post We
the pleasure OF announcing that the readers Of tb
p"Tfer will hear from him regularly. and we shall be {
able to give full and reliable account of soldier,
pericnce.
Mr.. TRorr served in the Mexican war and has Ia
honored with election as First Lieutenant Th,l
porter Office is well represented in Company A
must not omit to mention that Corporal ALLEN isa N
uate Of this Office. We have No doubt that they
prove reli able in any emergency.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02

H@- A dispatch from Philadelphia informs
us that CHARLES JARED INGER>oLI. Of that
city, has invited al the living Ex-PreSdens-
BCCHANAN. PIERCE, FILLMORE, TYLER ard
the differences between the North and the
South The Ex Presidents aforesaid will un,
doubtedly be very much obliged 70 Mr.
CHARLEr JARED INGERsoLI for the invitation.
but will, perhaps, be de>irous at the same time
to know upon what authority they are desired
to act The dispatch adds that there was
little expectation that any good could be effec,
ted by the movement. Probably.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02

Hsy~ The Mars, a steamboat belonging to
Cincinnati, has been seized at Helena, Ark.
and her cargo appropriated At Napoleon, in
the same State, an attempt was made to seize
the steamer WestmoreIand by a mob ofrebels
who fired volley into her as she lay at the
wharf crowded with passengers, many of them
ladies. One passenger was shot dead, and
fireman was wounded. BY prompt action the
captain of the boat got her off without further
loss, Though a FIRE was kept up on her as long
as she remained within reach. Outragcs like
this need no comment.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02
r5T The enthusiasm and excitement n

pS7~ The enthusiasm and excitement mani,
Tested at the meeting held here on the 23d
uIt. exceeded anything We have ever before
witnessed. The demonstration was grand and
unmistakable. The public heart was stirred
to its lowest depths, and the patriotism of our
people fully aroused. The Star:Spang.ed Ban.
ner ffoated in an hundred places, and beneath
its folds, the hardy yeomanry of Bradford, re-
kinded their patriotism and renewed their
devotion to our country and our union. All
parties were merged in the general uprising
all past differences forgotten-and no feeling
manifested, except as to who would most
heartily sustain the effort to preserve the
union and enforce the laws
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02
r@- A visit last week to Harrisburg, ga'

EGa- A visit last week to Harrisburg, glT'
US an opportunity for Observing the spirit Of the ps's
From Wiliiamsport at every station. large crowds "
men, women and children were gathered nearly ever
one OF whom red white and blue in some o71
On every side waved the starspausled banner. 'o'
pany OF volunteers the train were greeted with he
" cheers at every stopping place, and what was nof
the purpose, were furnished with refreshments ire
charge At Sunbury. long table occupied the Pa!oo
OF the depot loaded th eatables provided for the
pected volunteers.
At Halifax, the piazza OF hotel was occupied g
crowd of young ladies' who sang patriotic airs during
brief stay. The excitement throughout the STATE H
tense. The middle and lower Counties, to whom HATE
burg is more accessible have poured out their thoH'
o. volunteers, to defend the Union. So uneNpec'U'
prompt were the people to respond the call Of the"
ernor that the quota of the State was filed before n'"
OF the accepted Companies could get to Harrisburg ~
the Governor was obliged to telegraph to all parts =
State ordering the troops to stay ai home, uniI oTS
on.
We paid visit to Gov CrRrIxs rooms, and WV
present dozen gentlemen entreating that ComP" :,
might be permitted to come to Harrisburg. Inc ~,
reqnistion viii give an opportunity for such IS
delayed TO enter the service at once -.
Harrisburg presents military aspect, instead :.
usual quet and orderly appearance. The stresS -,
crowded with military-Ioo ing men, and the NOSE
fife and drum is inceSSant. Offices with bands o y
are parading constantly through the streets ss'
newly arrived companies TO Camp Curtin. Ihe o'p
about one mile north of the Capitol, being the -
OF the Agricultural Society II IS enclosed ''''
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02

G&rThe next thing to be done after pnl
ing the system with Dr. PoRT&E's Eectic Pills snit,
tify your homes with some choice selections Of Fave,
Shrubbery. &c.. which with iite paint will give "
ha5itations appearance OF whiteness and ceahln
that will promote continuation Of purity health
happiness. For this object you viii find all kinds q
orcd Paints, Pure White Lead and Zinc, Porcelain +
i,h, Pure Linseed Oil, White Varnish Copal and Jan
Yarnish, Dryers. Turpentne, SheIlac. Alcohol, Pa.
Vanish and Sash Brushes, Putty. Glass and all sss
teriais for painting, &c, tcarrantrd pre- now oT
for sale very cheap at DR.. PoRrEE Drug Store. CO,
Of Main and Pine streets, Towanda, Pa
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02
pg~ On Tuesday, three military companies


were organized at this place, Capt. MAsoN's,
Capt. GoRE's, and Capt. BRABBURY'S. The
two former nu9bered about 100 men each.
We experienced the lack Of military men, as
officers and leaders. We have no doubt, if
the proper men had been here, to organize
Companies, regiment would have been found
to volunteer, en- that day
But our people have literally to beat their
plow-shares into swords; for we are an agri-
cultural and peaceful people, slow to be arous-
ed, and possessing noae of the tinder box
elements of military spirit to be enAamcd by
the first spark Of war. No County, however,
is more reliable in the present struggle, than
Bradford She will ccntribute her full quota
towards bearing all the burdens of the war.
We hear the notes of preparation from every
quarter. The staid, rejecting people, are
awake TO their duty, and preparing for its per-
formance. The "pOmp and circumstance" of
war, its gcw- Gaws and trappings, would fail TO
awaken enthusiasm or meet with a response
here. Whatever is done will be done with
stern, unyieding, inaexibe, determination aud
desire to bear part in the great battle Of the
age, for the perpetuity of our institutions and
the permanence of the government Should
the war be a protracted one, though other
counties may have been earlier in the field,
none will render more eifectual aid, or, show
more steady perseverance than Bradford.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02
H0-Any of our readers afflicted with S,-

EB- Any Of our readers afflicted with Sen
Ula Scrouous complaints will do well to read th.
marks in our advertising columns respecting it, BC;
tie Of the nature of this disorder has been known yn
people, and the clear exposition of it there given E
prove acceptable and useful. We have long admired
searching and able manner ia which DR.. AVER tasH
cry subject he touches: whatever has his attention al
has great deal ofit he masters what he under.aka
and no one who has particle of feeling for his aiNs
fellow man can Look with indifference upon bis aJOr
the sick, Read what he says OF Scgofula and b"
few words and how clearly he tells us more than vel
have known of this insidions and fatal malal!--S'
Philadelphia, Pa.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02
AIIaahanr County lins. instfncted: its. renre

Allegbaoy County las Instructed its, repre-
sentatives that, if they vote for secession, they
will be hung on their retarn home
The Stars and Stripes are waving all over
Frederick City. Fhe Home Guard refuse to
parade unless under its folds and o'the tune
of !" Yankee DOODLE
AT the Clear Spring House the Stars and
Stripes are waving. and the miners have sworn
to resist secession 10 the death.
Al this time next week no sympothizer with
Southern traitors will dare to avow his sent-
mcnts at HagerstoWn Frederick or Cum Der
r I'd
The Unionists will raise military corps in
Hagerstown at once.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02

ps- Gen. BUTLER, by the efficient manner
in which be is conducting affairs at and near
Annapolis, and between tha. poirt and Wash
iugton, is fast establishing an envitable repu-
tation for efficiency. The railroad is now fully
in possession of the troops under his command,
and the rails will not be allowed to be removed
with impuuity. The Superintendent of the
road was on Friday arrested for attempting it,
Bnt Gen. BUTLER does not con6ne bis atcn,
ton to keeping communication open. Under
his direction, the tenth company of the Eight
Massachusetts Regiment on Friday night en-
barkcd on a stcam-tng. and proceeding to
Baltimore harbor " cut out the Receiving
ship ANegbony, stationed there, and anchored
her under the guns of Fort McHenry
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02
~ GoDEy's LADY's Book The Marnu

Eg GoDEY'S LADY's Book The Mnynun.
Jcr Of this pioneer Magazine is our table, and E'
passes any preceding number have in onS
time. 1t opens with beautiful steel engraving, entitled
Battorcups and Daisies, then follows large double
extension coored Fashion plate. Besides these there arc
numerous other plates Fashion. Drawing Marking &c
Following these Is beautiful piece Of music, All! "
Love Thee" translated from the German exNrcSs! 70
Godcy's Lady's Book. 1t contains page Of Alpha''
Fancy Letters, instructions in Persian painting 10
painting wood several choice pieces Of Literature
ems, &c. In fact, Godeys is the Magazine. Term' on
s. per year. Address L. A Cooley, 223 Chestnut stree
Philadelphia. Pa.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02
WESTERN VIRGINIA.
HARRISBURG Monday, 4

hARRIsBCRG, Monday, April %, 1851.
-Four intelligent gentlemen from the western
part Of Virginia waited on the State Admins
tration to-day, invoking its influence with the
National Administration to procure arms to
defend themselves.
They say that west OF the Blue Ridge can
be held, if the necessary arms are given in
time. They said they we're indorsed ty the
public sentiment Of that portion Of Virginia.
They went westward from here, and the State
Administration has complied with their re-
quest.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02

Hay~ The Governor has appointed Robert
Patterson and VIM II. Kcim, Major Gener-
ais; and Geo Cadwaader, Geo. c. Wynkoop,
Edmund c. Williams, and james C. Negley,
Brigadier- Generals.
lie has also appointed f. NJ Biddle, of
Carlisle, Adjutant General; Reuben c. Hale,
of Philad., late OF LewstoVn, Quartermaster
General; John w. MLean, of Erie, Com
missary General
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02

n39" Fort Monroe being now garrisoncd By
a sufficient number Of good men and true"
may bid defiance to all attempS the Secession.
lists may make against it, II rs one of the
strongest forts in the United States, and con.
stitutes the north point of the entrance to
James River, and, with Fort Calhoun, which
is one mile distant, commands the entrance
to that river. The fort itself is very large
The walls are more than mile in circcit, very
thick and high, surrounded by moat which
is from sixty to one hundred feet wide, with
eight feet of water drawbridge and outer bat
teries. 1t mounts some three hundred heavy
guns, has mortars for throwing shells, furnaces
for heating balls, &c. Nothing could approach
within three miles, except under the fire of all
these batteries. The walls inclose seventy
FIVE acres, in the centre of which is vast
parade ground-the quarters of the troops
facing the latter on all sides
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02

BD" As large amount of money is now
being expended in purchasing revolyers for
our brave volunteers who are entering the ser.
vice Of their country, we would inform them,
and their friends, that it is only money thrown
away, as on being mustered into service We
are informed it is weapon the rank and file
are not permitted to carry.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02
LATEST FROM THE WAR.
MOVEMENTS OF THE TRAITORS.

CAIRO, Illinois, April 2S 1851.
A gentleman who left New Orleans on Fri
day furnishes the following:
"The whole country between jackson,
Tenn, and New-Orleans is in arms. At every
station along the road companies were secn
drilling. They appeared destitute of arms,
using old nHsketS, shot-guns and rifles. The
telegraph lines are in the hands of the Seces-
Sionists, ana not permitted to give information
ms to the movements of troops Leading Sc
cessionists at New-0reaGs are in hourly ex-
pectation of news of the capture of Washing
ton. Our informant was told the North
should hear no more news until the Treasury
at Washington was in the hands of the Con.
federate troops and President LINCOLN and
Cabinet prisoners. Ali the troops except
those at Fort Pickens were being rapidly
moved North. The best Of those originally
destined for the reduction of that Fortress
have been withdrawn.
1t is not believed at New Orleans that any
attack on Fort Pckens will be made for
weeks to come.
A passenger frem Memphis reports that q
secret meeting of EoluRteer Companies was
held in that city last night From hints
thrown out, it is believed that their purpose is
to march at oRce upon Cairo. cut the Ievee,
and then make an attack The troops here
are all in good health and spirits"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02

nea. A United States Armory is to be cs-
tablished at Rock Island, Ill, in place oft
one destroyed at Harper's Ferry. The result
OF the rebellion to Virginia is likely to be the
permanent loss of the United States establish
meuts at Harper's Ferry and at Norfolk
which have given employment to thousands
Of her citizens.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02
g WYOMING CONFERENCE Appoy-g

BE- WYOMING CONFERENCE AproIyrgRy-
FOE lsGl.--WYALUsING DIsrRICT-G. II. BLAks4r
Presiding Elder Montrose. r. yanWalkenburg; Bra
lyn, J. X. Peck: Gibson, J. V. Newell g. Westfal
RaysviIle, E. F. Roberts; Auburn ". H. Gavitt Spda
vile, L. W. Breckenridge c. W. Todd; Tunkhannock
Il. SHOEMAKER; SINNERS Eddy, D. Worrel Neir-
any. /. ". Hcwctt; Nicholson. J. F. Wilbur; Wyalug
Isaac P. Towner; Little Meadows, 4. C. Sperry: lz
Ira D. Warren; Orwell. W. B. Thomas; L;tchdeld.M
Marcy; Wndham, E. Sbley; Missionary to China CL
Judd.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02

We learn from Philadelphia that q propo-
s'ion 10 act as arbitratOrs in the quarrel be-
tween the North and South has been made by
Mr.. G. j. INeERsoLI, of that city, to the five
ex-Presdents Buchanan, PIERCE, FILLMORE,
TYLER and VAN BUREN-from which fossil
court OF arbitration, we need hardly say, moth
ing is to be expected. Little more of impor-
tance reached us from the seat of war,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02

EI- Hon GEO LANDoN.-Our dstingpn
ed Senator and Lady. (says the Wyoming L,t.gign,r
arrived in this place Monday forenoon, on their "
home from Harrisburg. Mr.. LANDox addressed trs,s
dous crowd in and around the Court House in the,
ing on the state of the country TIC people seem to
still moved as easy under HIS eoquenc. as in form,
times He was afterwards serenaded at Maynaris Hop
by our String Band, and acknowledged the tOzylinu
in i short spsech.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02
WASHINGTON, April %, 1861.


Everything is quiet to-day. Showers of
rain this morning cleared the air, and the
weather has grown cool Many of the troops
attended church, and divine services were also
held at their quarters, those of the 7th (N
" Regiment, at the Capitol, being most i'm
pressive-
The steamer Bienville and Daylight arrived
this morning. The former had the residne of
the Rhode Island troops, and the latter had
some recruits for the 7th u. /. Regiment,
and quantity Of supplies.
The soldiers are are all doing well, excep-
ing slight indispostions resulting from expo
sure, scanty food, and their irregular life du.
ring the march hither. None are i'll. Some
few triRing accidental wounds from the dis
charge of musketS and revolyers are reported,
but nothing serious except an amputation, of
which sent word yesterday
The Pennsylvania Fifth Regiment arrived
last evening, after q tediously hard and hun
CRY march. They bore the fatigue and prva-
ton we'll, and though deficient in equipment
have the stout hearts and right spirits.
1t is authoritatively said that not one for
eign Minister here has received from his Gov
ernment woFd of instruction as to his course
in case OF conflict between the North and
the South,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02
The following appointments for Philadelphia

The following appointments for Philadelphia
ire announced
Co!lccior-WiIlam 3. Thomas.
Postnlasicr-C. A. Walborn
Dirfetor of he -Niat-Jamcs Pollock.
Treasurer Of The lIint-Lcvi Kline.
Cliff Coiaer of lie 1Lnt-L r. Broomall
Surrsyor of tie POrt-E. Reed Myer.
Narai OEcer-Dr Z. Wallace.
Nary 1geut-James S. Chambers.
General 1Ppraimr-B. Rush Plgmly.
APPralser-Jo,eph NJ. Cowel
DislrIct IA0rney--GeOrge A. COlfey.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02

HS~ The Legislature Of this State met on
Tuesday last. We have no account of their
proceedings but understand that Gov CURTIN
would recommend vigorous measures, and ask
for the men and means TO carry ont bis plans.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02
EDITORS.
OFF for the War,

We learn from Troy that the Tioga Tolun-
teers left that place, Tuesday night, and onr
Bradford Companies Wednesday morning, at
6, 4. NJ, for Harrisburg We shall next
week have full account of the trip, and their
arrival at Harrisburg.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-02
THE CAPTURE OF FORT PICKENS
ABANDONED.
CHICAGO, H., April 2s, 1851.


A gentleman has just returned to this city
from a business tour through Alabama and
Mississippi leaving Mobile on Tuesday last.
He reports that hundreds of men, who had
gone to Pensacola to take Fort Pickens, are
returning home daily, disgusted. and satisfied
that it is impossible for the Confederate States
to capture the fort.
Large numbers Of the troops at Pensacola
were sick and dying, and in the hospitals, from
the effects of fatigue, exposure, and hunger
Our informant reports the people of Alabama
and Mississippi almost crazy with excitement,
and that the mob spirit is rampant everywhere
and becoming daily more desperate in some To-
calities, by threatened famine and starvation.
In view Of events at St. Louis, q regiment
was sent from Springfield yesterday to occupy
Alton.
A bill for o loan of $4,000, 900 for war
purposes, and another to send 10000 men into
camp, to answer the next cali of the Govern.
ment, are before the Legislature Both bills
will probably pass tomorrow.