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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30
The United States troops are quartered in
the Marshal House.
A SENTINEL CARRIED OFF FROM
CHAMBERSBURG

CHAMBERSBURG, May "a, 1861.
The officers who recently made a reconnoiS-
sance as far as Harper's Ferry, report that
they learned there that a seminal had been
captured by means of lariat about week
before from the camp here, and was carried
to Harper's Ferry There be had been hung
up twice to force him to impart information to
the rebels, with what success was not known.
1t is certain that q seutiual was missed, and
supposed to have deserted, and this informa-
tion convinced the officers that the suspicion
was unjust
Still later advlceS from Fortress Monr oe,
extending to Saturday evening, announce the
arrival there of Col. DURYEE's Zouaves, and
their encampment, near Hampton, with the
Vermont and Troy Regiments. Additional
troops from Massachusetts had also arrived
Gen. Buffers reconnaissance up the Peninsula
between the York and James Rivers, on Fri
day, was very dashing one, and extended
several miles. The party drove in picket
guard of the rebels Three fugitive-slaves,
belonging to Col. MALLORY, commander of the
rebel forces near Hampton, bad been brought
to the Fort by the Federal picket guard, while
attempting TO escape to avoid being sent fur
ther South. A flag of truce has been sent in,
with demand for the surrender of the slaves
under the Fugitirc Stare hw, but Gen But
LER informed the messenger that he consider
cd the slaves contraband of war, and should
retain them until Col MALLORY visited
the Fort and Swore to support the laws of the
United States A rich prize had been captur
ed by the Quaker City, Of the bockadng feet
"a Richmond bark, from Rio Janciro, laden
with coffee,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30
PLAN FOR THE CAPTURE OF HARP, 3,
ER'S FERRY.
BALTIMORE, Nav &c, 1861.

BALTIMORE, May &c, 1861.
l have Just learned that plan has been
natured which will place. Harper'S Ferry in
our possession. There are numerous country
roads in Washington and Frederick counties,
Maryland, all of which converge to and unite
at or near the Maryland Heights, opposite
Harper's Ferry
Three of these roads come from the direc-
tioh of the Hagerstown, two from Frederick
City, and one from Emmetsburg and Gettys,
burg the latter the terminus of the railroad
46rom Lancaster and York, Pa. The country
north and back of the Maryland Heights is
open, accessible, and scarcely defensbIe a
strong force marching along these roads will
attack the batteries in the rear, the only place
where they are vulnerable. 1t is not yet known
what officer will be put at the head of the ex-
pedtion, but certainly not Reeder.
There are only two regiments Of Virginia
troops at Grafton but the three North Caro-
lima regiments who were at Culpepper last
week had orders to move in the direction, and
are now en- route, probably in the neighbor
hood of Strasburg or Winchester. This is from
reliable Southern authority. This Culpepper
is in Cupepper County, and is not the Fairfax
near Washington.
1uG lcu uGSJIuCClou VI UTlNSGS Ou tue
railroad between Alexandria and Leesburg
will prevent any movements of Southern troops
from Harper's Ferry toward Washington; aud
if this is followed by taking possession of the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad as far as
Cnlpepper and Charlottesville, and Of the Fred
ricksburg Railroad the rebels at Harper s
Ferry will be completely hemmed in and cut
off from all communication. This will proba-
bly, be done.
Uutil these railroads are in our possession
re-enforcementS can be seut to Harper's Fer
ry.
There are 10000 Virginia troops at Man
assas Gap Junction, 27 miles from Alexandria
and 80 miles from Culpepper. They can be
re enforced from Richmond and Gordonsville,
and will no doubt fight desperately if attack.
ed
The report that Ballman Rock at Harper's
Ferry, had been blasted with gunpowder and
thrown upon the track. is false. 1t was i'm
perfectly mined, and the train fred but the
roc stands firm. 1t is forty feet above the
=, rive th~uSand barrels of bacon have passed
through Gerdonsville during the last week fer
't'e troops at Harper's Ferry
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

GENERAL ScoTT is about to remodel the Tn,
tied States army upon the French system, So
as to give it more efficiency and perfection
The old hero works with astonishing zeal, and
his mind operates as actively as many man
of thirty.fve. 1t is undoubted that he con-
templates long campaign; that Washington
is to be the base of operations; that large
force will be stationed there, and that all dem
onstrations in support of the loyal men in the
South, and in furtherance of the determine.
ton to take the stolen property, will move
from that point.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

The Fire Zouaves are little disposed to for
get Immediately the loss of their Colonel. Sew,
eral of them, on Monday, captured, three
miles from Alexandria, a man having in his
possession secession flag They made him
carry it on q pole to the Marshall House,
where Col Ellsworth was so basely assassi-
mated, and then trample it under foot. Two Of
them also seized rebel having about $3.50 on
his person, besides arms and papers. He was
relieved of these effects and then released on
parole. But the most important seizure was
car loaded with provisions, and having
eighteen rebel soldiers in citizens dress on
board
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

The TELEGRAPH SEIZURE by the United
States Marshals in the principal cities Of III.
north, west, and east, has caused great ex.it..
ment among certain class Of politicians vb,
have been so dreadlulIy moved in their symn,
thy for the southern rebels 1t is presumed
that these dispatches will divuIge systematic
cooperation with treason on the part Of Ger
tain parties in the north, that will give new
direction to the energy Of the government and
perhaps compel it to arraign others beside,
those already arrayed against the government
in a hostile attitude.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

Gen. SANDF ORD, commander of the New
York troops in Virginia, has issued procla-
nation to the inhabitants Of Fairfax County,
Va, in which he gives them assurance that
they NAV return to and remain in their houses,
and follow their usual pacific avocations, in
peace and confidence, with the promise OF
protection to their persons and property, as
the Federal forces in Virginia will be employ
ed for no other purpose than to enforce the
laws and suppress unlawful combinations
against the Federal authority.
There seems to be no 6oubt that a demon.
straton will soon be made on Harper's Ferry
by the Federal troops, probably from two or
three points. A dispatch from Baltimore
states that the troops at .he Relay House are
preparing to move in that direction.
A leTort telegraphed from Washington TO the
effect that Gen. BUTLER had made an attack
on the battery at Sewalls Point, and captured
it, with the loss of eighty,four men, killed and
wounded, proves, as we surmised, to have been
wholly Incorrect We have adyices direct
from Fortress Monroe up to Saturday, the
day after the engagement was stated to have
taken place, which wholly deny the story and
intimate, on the authority of a statement made
BY Com PRENDERGAsr, that no movement Of
Importance is likely to take place until the ar
rival of a sufficient number Of troops to ad-
vance upon Norfolk, which place would be at
tackled and captured. The report of the land
ing of Gen BUTLER at Hampton is fully con-
irmed, and that town is now occupied by Fed
eral troops. Gen. BUTLER himself however,
had returned to the Fortress, in which the
force had been increased by recent arrivals to
upwards of six thousand men. The flag ship
Minnesota. Commodore STRINGHAS, had steam
up, on Saturday morning, and was preparing
to sail under sealed orders.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

FIVE HUNDRED READYNADE Houses :.
CUBA The Baltimore american saws. n'
contract has recently been entered inf,
ween certain parties residing in Cuba ana
builder of this city, 10 the extent Of Comet.
ting five hundred houses, all of which ~.
be erected in Cuba. OF course they mill
entirely made Of timber, and the parts io;,.s
and put up after shipment to that coupirv
Each piece and part will be so numbered a, ..
render this part of the contract 60 rpar,,;r.
ly easy one According to the most carat,
estimates, nearly one million feet Of lumh,.
will be required, oil Of which is to be wall
culled and seasoned. The work has abroad,
commenced, and, it cannot be otherwise tb..
gratifying to know that very large force q,
industrious workmen are now eBployed >,
fair wages"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

HAND Book FOR THE U. S. SoLDIER-J. b.
Lippincott & Co, have favored us with copy
of an Illustrated manual of the common drill
of the soldier, with explanations of the forma-
tiou of battalion, the position of the officers,
&c, being intended as an introduction to the
authorized T. s. Infantry Tactics. The work
compares favorably with others on the same
subject, previously published, and as its price
is low, it will no doubt have rapid sale.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

GREAT BRIrAGS The proclamation issued
by the Government declares its intention Of
maintaining the strictest and most impartial
neutrality between the Government of the
United States and certain States styling them
selves the Confederate States of America
1t warns British Subjects that if they enter
the military service on either side, or join the
ships of war, or transports, or attempt to get
recruits or fit out vessels for war purposes or
Transports or break or endeavor to break, any
blockade lawfully or actually established, or
carry soldiers, dispatches, or any material
contraband of war for either party, they will
be liable to all the penalty and consequences,
and will do so at their peril, and in no wise
obtain protection from the Government.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

BGg~ There seems to be 10 doubt that the
Government forces will soon make an attack
Oh Harper's Ferry, in numbers and with aD
pointments which the rebei forces will find it
impossible to withstand. We Gnd Wash
ington telegram in the Baltimore Clipper
which asserts that large portion Of the troops
in that vicinity will soon move in the direc-
ton of the Ferry, and that they will be joined
by the twelve regiments recently stationed at
York, Penn, together with the infantry, cav.
airy and artillery of Chambersburg. We al
ready hear of the movement of portion of
the latter forces in the direction indicated, aud
there is reason to believe that the Federal
troops at the Relay House have already re-
ceved marching orders. There is a probabl-
ity also that the volunteers recently enrolled
at Wheeling, and a number Of regiments from
Cincinnati, will participate in the attack,
which will be made on every side at the same
time The rebels will probably find Harper )
Ferry rather hot place before long.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30
DIED,

At Fast Troy late Camp Mason on Friday lTth inst
NEWELL r. BOGARf, aged 26 years, and month,
only son OF William c. and Lorra Boglr tAi, place
The deceased was one of the first in this county tor
spond to the call Of the Government to in densed
the Union and its glorioas Asg From cxposure
on the way with his Company to the seat Of Govern
ment, he contracted sickness which dcfed the be.,
medical skill of the country Thus in the very flush
manhood when his heart beat quick with the br.hte.
hope-with manly and patriotic desire that his nan.
should be enrolled with honorable distinction amgng Ii,
bravest Of the defenders Of our beloved country tie
summons came from a mightier commander than arv Of
earth and he ebeycd and has gone 10 join other lau,
in country where there are no wars conflicts nor STRIFE
and where rebellion can enter to mar tie peace
and harmony OF its subjects he possessed hear,arse
and generous to fault and had faculty Of winning and
securing the warmest friendship and attachment Of all
with whom he came in conta.t. His death has lenA
void in the family by whom lie most dearly aud de-
votedy beloved only and brother that can on
ly be supplied by higher than earthly consolation
large number of and intimate friends mourn his
loss. Promptly and cheerfuy he obeyed the call OF bis
country He returned to US though dead, with hon.
ored name.
The body Of the deceased, accompanied by the family
in charge of the Union Guards and Union Lodge,
los, a. Y NJ, of this place, arrived Saturday, Isl
inst, and conveyed to the residence of w. c. D.
gart Esq The furcrai took place Sunday l9thia&,
the first Presbyterian Church An impressive and ap
proprate discourse delivered by Rev J. Foster b:
fore very large and sympathizing audience after
which, the body conveyed to the grave in charged
the Union Guards. members of the Home Guards. mI
Union Lodge, No. los, A. Y. NJ, followed by large
number of friends OF the deceased in this place and from
n distance
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30
car 1t appears row that we shnll not lie

EaE- 1t appears now that we shall not hea,
50 much about returning fugitive slaves Gen
Butler has given decision which will furnish
precedent to be very cheerfuIly followed
Three slaves belonging Colonel Mallory. row
In command Of the Rebel forces near Hamp.
ton, having got into their heads some vague
notion of Freedom as we'll as some very
distinct notions that they were about to be
sent further South, presented themselves at
Fortress Monroe and sought protection The
Rebel Colonel sent an officer with u flag Of
truce, aud had the inconceivabIe impudeuce to
demand that The negroes should be given up
under the provsision of the Fugitive Slave
Law. Gen. Butter stated that under existing
he should consider the slaves
goods, and hold them according
He had, in fact, put them at work. So Tie
Colonel was discomftcd
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

PRoPosAL FOR STATE LoAN-Thc Secreta-
ry of the Commonwealth give notice that pro-
posals will be received at his Office at Harris.
burg until the 5th of June for the loans to
the Commonwealth the sum of three millions
of doars,to bear pr cent interest to be paid
setni-annualiy.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30
0cm advertisements.

IMPORTANT NOTICE All persons in
n dcbted to the undersigned, either by judgment mole
or book account, hereby notified that the same mn'
be settled satisfactorily adjusted previous to the 5Ia
OF June next, costs Will be made. Also. all accounts
falling due after that date must be attended TO as soon
.st they become due. NJ. Z. SOLOMON.
iowa Gda. May 20, 1861.
I OOK YE LOOK YE An persons
II who in arrears their Daily Papers mlsi
SQUARE UP, this week, as to commence june 1t 5
new account. A. f. COWLES.
Towanda Nav 2S. 1851.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

PENNSYLVANIA PosToFFICEs.-A new Office
is established at Mountain Lake, Bradford
county, Pa, and Earl Nichol appointed post
master.
appointments Bold postmaster at
Greene, Lancaster county, Pa, vice Fleming
McSparrow, removed VIM. Jones postmas-
ter at Adamsburg, Westmorland county, Pa,
vice d. w Highberger, resigned. Harry
Adams, postmaster at West Burlington, Brad
ford county, Pa, vice Fredrick johnson, re-
signed.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30
Wars and Rum0rS of Wars
War has been Declared in Towanda
Against High-Priced Pictures.

VOU CAN GET GOOD PICTURES
IL at the Car of d. w. HUGHES opposite the Wst
House, for TWENTY CENTS, in good cases. A
kinds of high priced Cases will be sold low in pro
ton. Call and see for yourselves. No Pictures viii
allowed To go ont unless the customers perfectly F
iSed with the Particular attention paid to Copy
ing Pictures. Pictures inserted in Lockets for > GEMS
Car lencd every day, excepting Sunday
Towanda, May %, lS6l.-tf. DIV. HUGHES
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30
INTERESTING FROM CHAMBERS
BURG.
CHAMBERsBURG, PA, May q

CHAMBERsBURc, PA, May "a, 1861.
There are now, beyond all possibility of
doubt, $500 troops between Point Of Rocks
and Williamsport, on the Potomac. OF these,
$500 are Alabamians, MssSsppians, North
Carolinians, and Georgians The rest are
Virginians
There can be no doubt that there are 500
Cherokee Indians, armed as Indians are usual
ly armed, with tomahawk, scalping-knife and
rifle, among this number These Indians re.
sided partly in North Carolina and Georgia
The Virginia troops along the Potomac
line are well armed, but scarce of provisions
having only about three fourthS of the re-
quiste army ratons. Between Point of
Rocks, which is eight miles below HarperS
Ferry, and WilliamSport twenty-three miles
above there are scattered at various points
thirty-fve pieces of cannon. Twenty of these
are brass field pieces.
Great apprehension prevails in Cumberland
valley of an invasion from Virginia. Ten
thousand head of cattle and five thousand
horses along the valley could be seized by a
sudden irruption of an expedtionary corps
holding the valley for five days, even if driven
back into Virginia
Forward movements of the Virginia troops
may be expected Immediately
Campbell's Flying Artillery of six pieces
has positively been ordered back from York to
Chambersbnrg. Two additional infantry reg
iments must be moved to this point, and a
battalion of cavalry added, or devastation
will oyertake the whole valley. We want at
least three batteries of six and twelve pound
erS
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

CHANCES OF BEING KILLED IN WAR.-Mar,
shal SAKE, high authority in such things, was
in the habit of saying that to kill man in
battle, the mans weight in lead must be ex-
panded A French Medical and Surgical
Gazette, published at Lyons, says this fact
was verified at Solferino, even in the recent
great improvement in firearms. The Austrans
fired S, 400, 600 rounds. The loss of the French
and Italians was 1000 killed and 10000
wounded Each man hit cost 700 rounds, and
every man killed cost 4 200 ounces The mean
weight of a bali is one ounce; thus we find
that it required, ). on an average, z72 pounds of
lead to kill man. If any of our friends should
get into military fight they should feel great
conf ort in the fact that 700 shots may be fir
ed at them before they shuttle off this mortal
coil - POrter'S Spirit.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

ORPHANS COURT SALE.-By virtne
" Of an order of the Orphans Court of Bradford Co.
will be exposed 10 public sale the premises, on SAL
URlAf, the 22d day of JUNE, at l O'Clock, PNrW WS
following lot, piece parcel of land. late the estate
MILTON ROSS, dec eased situate in Springfield IoEl,
ship, and bounded follows to wit North by lana
Collins Tracy cast by land of Stephen Fletcher e'-S
sOath by land OF Stephen Fletcher west by land oil Ls,
5 DickenSon. Containing about twenythree acIe'11 w.
improved, with oak and pine timber thereon.
Terms made known the day OF sale.
LEVI S. DICkENSON'
May %, 1861. Administrator
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

CAPTURE OF SECESSION CAVALRY.
WASHINGTON, May "a, 1861.
A Company Of cavalry, thirty-fve in num-
Der, were captured near Alexandria this morn
ing, and have been brought to the Washing
ton Navy Yard
Passengers from Alexandria states that the
Fire Zouaves have been amusing themselves
by riding about on the captured horses.
Other SecessioBjsts are also in custody.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30
a CARD.

OST-Some days since, on the puUgI ,nI
II highway between the house of nr. CnnG''p p A., AZ
Charles r. Browns Mil, a BLACK LEAIhEh DSf .t.
containing a Dressing Case, and number oil oHs. a
cles useful TO the owner. liberal reward WI, ,w In
for the return OF the bag and its contents or e
+. Crandals. {. L. VAN
Towanda, May Is, lS6l.-4w.
EOR SALE A good COW. Enquire"
IL the WARD HOUSE.
May 81, 1861.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-24

kE ..........Speciai Notice...........AN
$4,000 WORTH OF
FOR CASH ONLY,
TO CLOSE BUSINESS.
In consequence of the general fna n cial deunge-
ment Throughout the country, " have deterfni ed
to sell of our superior and desirable stock of
ID K Y 900 IS,
at a GREAT SACRIFICE, to close business as soon
As possible.
We offer this day, every article at PRIME
COST. from paper of Needles up to the RICHEST
SILKS brought to this country.
In HOUSEKEEPING GOODS our stock is very
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Splendid assortment of
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Ne Purchasers are invited to call and see for
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N. bail persons indebted to us, will please
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-24

DIPRERKScEs N WIvRs.--It is astonishing to
see how man may live on a small income
men live and make far better appearance on
twelve or fourteen dollars a week than others
do on twenty and twenty-five dollars. The
man does his part well, but the wife is good
for nothing. She will even upbraid him for
not living in as good style as his neighbors,
when the fault is entirely her own. His neigh
Dor has neat, capable, indu strious wife, and
that makes the difference His wife, on the
contrary, Is whirlpool, into which a great
many silver cups might be thrown, and the
appearance of the water remain unchanged
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-24

CHINA, GLASSWARE. 60

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