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confirmed

Suddenly, in Dalton. Ga, on Thursday, F-b q 1"
after an iI!nJss Of five days, MARIETTA, WHO Ot j.
LAHoN, aged - years.
On the 23d list, after short Illness Mrs. MEEcY W
vie Of C. d. Sweazey, late proprietor Of ths VIZ
House Towanda, Pa.
At Towanda, Of DiptheriG. February 81, lS6l. Avn
BELLE only child Of Stillman J and Elizabeth B. s:
aged one year and ten months.
The pet of the household is gone. Oh, how r.--
that little form and prattng voice. The pride Of '
mother and thy father idol has LETT u.s. never ls7c
return. Sweet ANNIE BELL, thou hast gone an4 q
hearts mourn your loss. But why should we ,onp.a.
The same kind Father that gave you has taken yol h-
TO himself and while we moarn the loss Of one dr
we can but say that He who took little children
arms and blessed them viii protect and guide thee H
all harm. Then farewell our darling, thou hast 81
to join friends that has gone before You, and in his
allotted time we will meet thee, dear one, where par
is no more.
ANNE BELLE, our darling, thou hast gone 'orerr
And It's hard II sever ties so strong and deep.
But the cherished blossom by our Father given.
Is recalled to heaven, and we may not weep.
ANNE dear, ANNIE dear, cold thy brow,
But our little darling is an angel now.
4 PAKgr
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

A REPORT from Texas indi ates that the ;4
cession excitement there is being taken adva,
tace of by desperadoes for purposes Of outray
and plunder,-at least it is to be hoped ar
this is the truth Of the matter, 4 telegN
from Fort Smith states that the overland ma
had been seized near Fort Chadbourne, a..
that all the property of the Company within
reach had been taken possession of. A regr
was also current that Fort Chad bourne 40!
BeIknap had been captured, but this is u1
confirmed.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28
MR.. LINCOLN IN WAsHlNGToNg
Alleged Plot for his Assassination.

The country was startled on Saturday by
the intelligence that the President elect, in
stead of proceeding on his journey to Wash
ngton from Harrisburg, in accordance with
the published programme, on Saturday morn
ing, had left the latter city secretly on spe-
cial train, on Friday night, and returning to
Philadelphia had passed thence, unrecogniz
ed, through Baltimore, and was already in the
Federal Capital This step, it appears, was
induced by the desire to avoid threatened
trouble in Baltimore, and was taken at the
earnest solicitation of his friends and leading
Republicans in Washington, who had received
authentic information that an organized de-
monstration would be made against him in
Baltimore if, indeed, he were allowed to
reach there alive for it was also feared that
an attempt would be made to throw the Presi-
dental train from the track on the Northern
Central Railroad. This information, it ap-
pears, was impaired to Mr.. LINCOLN on Thurs
day night at Philadelphia, and he consented,
after considerable hesitation, to the private
arrangement which was subsequently carried
into effect. He reached Washington early on
Saturday morning, and proceeded quietly to
his hotel bis arrival being known to but few.
He soon afterwards, in company with Sena.
tor SEWARD, paid visit to President BCCH-
ANAN, and interchanged civilities with him
and other gentlemen OF distinction. His pres
ence in the city then became generally known,
and he received many callers during the day,
including the President and Cabinet the mem
bers Of the Peace Conference and others
Mrs. LINCOLN and the other members of the
Presidential party left Harrisburg at the ap-
pointed time, and reached Washington on Sat
urday evening. The Baltimoreans, some of
whom professed great Indignation at the course
pursued by Mr.. LINCOLN, expressed their disap-
probation by insulting the party as they pass
ed through.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

The SCRAMBLE For OFFICE.-The new "Con.
federacy" is in trouble. Every body wants
Office. Georgians are the most clamorous, and
next to them come the patriots of Alabama
A letter in the Baltimore american, dated at
Montgomery, tells the story:
GAS l have hitherto predicted, it is evident
that Georgia will have the greatest share Ol
honor and Offices in the new nationality-o
of her sons, Howell Cobb, is President of the
Provincial Congress. Georgia ! begin toe
think, is little too greedy. She aspires to
too much of the plunder Thus far she has
had more than her share but unSatisRed with
the lions portion, she would with her energy
swamp all slower crafts Already the GeOr.
giNns are fiocking to the Capital with the
smell Of fat offices in theie noStrihS-and tc
make the object even more attanable, like
Vandals, they will try to carry off the Capital
to their own State
Next foremost in the hunt for Office stands
Alabama This, however is but natural and
to be expected since the sessions of the Con
gress are held at the Capitol Of the State
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

Arkansas has followed the good e1amp.,
set her by Tennessee; and not only returned
Union delegates to the proposed State Con.
vension, but has voted mol TO hare any Ca,
rention! Sufficient returns have been receive!
to render this result certain, and the Secession
lists are forced to admit that their defeat i
most complete. This result is calculated 70
strengthen the cause of the Union even mos
than the recent action of Tennessee, as It 10.
dicates determination to stand by it in 4,
quarter where it was hardly looked for.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

The SECEss1oNIsTS appear to be extending
their field of operation into unexpected and
dangerous localities judging from dispatch
which reaches Us from Nebraska City. The
inhabitants Of that place were, on Tuesday
morning, surprised at tie appearance ofa Pal.
metto flag, with the motto Southern Rights, u
waving over old Fort Kearney which had
been raised the night before by party of Sc.
cessionistS whe had taken possession. The
greatest excitement Immediately ensued, which
eliminated in an attack upon, and the recap
ture of the Fort, when The Palmetto flag was
ignomiDiouSly torn down, and the stars aud
stripes were hoisted in its place The expert
ment will probably not be tried again.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

The SoUTH CAROLINA PosTMAsrERs
Carolina Postmasters are ordering stamps h,
their Offices A Postmaster who had bos,
called on to say whether he considered him,
self bound to make returns to the Fede,,I
Government before stamps could be sent him
replied in violent language, adding that vbe,
be ordered an article he expected to paw q.
it, but didn't care damn whether stamps wc,,
sent or not
No further complaints have come in at II.
PostofIice Department since orders issued !,
cut off all routes in the seceeding States whe,,
the matter is tampered with. The orders az,
strict aud unequiYocal.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

The SOUTHERN CoNFEDERACY.-Some Of the
Charleston paper are already proposing new
names for the yet Uniformed cotton republic.
They suggest AIlegania, Columbia, Chicora, Ap-
alacbia, Fredouia, Washingtonia, Carolina, Vim
land, Apalachia League, Washington States,
etc. Some Of these names seem to be based
on the rule of contraries. Thus they exclude
all the. States having the Alleganes or Apa-
lachian chain of mountains, and yet propose
to take the name of these heights they leave
Washington's home and grave north of their
boundary, and yet want his name they sug-
gest Vinand, in memory of the Mortimer,
while they hate and despise the North, they
propose Fredonia, while they ignore freedom
as false theory
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

THE ROTARY FoRTREss.-A French m.o.
ic, by the name Of BaIbi, has lately ipvor,asa taal
new kind of fortress, which works upon 81 q
that must astonish any hostile party that lIr Psp
attempt to take it by assault The new 'naa "a
chine is in the shape Of round tower va va
rounded by o gallery and regularly pierced 'e', u
cannon, the motive power which regoIstos W. =,
movements being steam. 1t is to be ca,oa 10 q.
a cuirass of iron plates, and so managed b,, ~
on the first attempt at escaade on tho n.l' .1'
of an enemy, the tower begins to revove ri,t ra,
the rapidity which renders it inaccessible vhaI
for the same reason the picking Of Of anv ',1 ",
its defenders by the truest rife becomes D0, VI
ter of infinite difficulty 1t can be propol.5
like any conveyance moved by steam ann,
atus, from place to place, with similar ,ns.d
It's base is thickly set with pixies, which, Tbsa
once in rotation, would annihilate ali WIN
might approach it. --..
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28
Coal, Lime, Cement, Fire Brick, Dra
Tiles, &c.

THERE is Lime Kiln at the Barcf
l. CompanyS Basin. in Towanda, where is kept
stautly for sale, fresh burnt White Lime MADE i''l !
best quality of New York lime stone at p Gems /.
bushel or 81 per barrel, headed up in barrels ana
cents per bushel for Stacked lime. Lime shipped oa ~
at Towanda without additional charge. Also syThs
IVdter Lime at 81 Is per barrel and FIrs B1sH B16s
cents each Drain Tiles 3 and inch sizes at ~
cents per foot very nice article for draining ih.
about dwellings. Merchants supplied with bes beNls.
AreS by the dozen. Jack Scrstcs, for moving ou"O-
TO let at 25 cents per day each. I'D
Barclay Coal at 81 25 per ton for Lump OGs -, -
81 90 per ton for Smith Coal. Coal delivered IN wv
da at 25 cents per bad. ri
All the above for sale at the Office of the Barclay
& Coal Company, TOwandH. ,.,,,vr
rnwnnda Eah- - 1851. Cen. SnnernteHlf.
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Aem advertisements.

ESTRAY.-Came to the enclosure Of ne
~ subscriber. in Canton, on or about the 10 o. ~
yember, 1850 Yearling HElFER, small ,le, NNaoM
anv particular marks. The owner Is requesltA % Po"
property pay charges and take her away, lam.
Canton Eah u lS6l- MNRlDN EEtADhN
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
To Farmers and others IntcrcS'l
ERUIT TREES.-3O,OlO Choice +

ERUIT TREES.-3O, ,0G0 Choice II, ~,
Il Trees for sale including all the best yaTie. ,
Apple! the Pear, Peach, Plum, Cherry an" S,b
also a fine collection of the best Eyergrer,, S.s,
Norway Spruce Fir. Arbor Vitae, Austrian . n.,
Fir and Black Spruce including all sizes H.H (,
feet, suited TO ornament lawns and door -. q
Dwarf Box for edging Deciduous Ornamental 's,,s
shrubs Edropean Ash, American do, Horse Nnrr1
European Larch, Fringe or Smoke tree, A''ne1u
Scabra, African TamariX, Nigelh RoSes' "
Spirea Primfoo and many others not laiSe" .- g
5000 of our best Native hardy Grape vines F,,y
the coming spring, such Delaware, plahA, rsyl
Rebecca and Cottage also Clinton, C0tawoa anu .s
40 varieties of the best bearing Strawberies y, Fo-s
Wilson's Albany seeding, Hovey Hooker ,bsTy q
at low prices, by the 100 or 1000 the feI N isl
White Grape Currents also Red x White uu'y" , rs
English and Black Naples II other KINDS ~ Jf,ri.e
here. 1000 Lawton Blackberry plarts, tntS' b, RI,
my garden hast summer and proved eqnM y n5 4
mend. A fine collection of Hybrid Perpe1na!x x,
ing Roses and Dahlias. In addition 10 ml tbs III
Gated at this place, have lately pure unant
PCint Nursery, embracing over 25OOO iTHlI q V,,rs
trees with all other things in the line OuI
find il much TO their advantage to 6ny ln'1, so,
home instead of giving orders 10 travehhS as
Rochester and other places at ds4nJg, II ,RENs
Towanda, Pa Feb 23, 1851 ,a.s
p S-A few good Statesmen wanted TO a'' D Sl
apply at my house.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28
THE CABINET

The opposition to Mr.. CAMERoN's occupying
aplaCe in the Cabinet was formally withdrawn
at Philadelphia while Mr.. LINCOLN was there
He will 60 into the Treasury or War Depart
ment if he chooses-probably the latter. This
is generally understood now. The charges
against him have all been retracted. Two Ohio
members inform me that Senator CHASE will
probably accept the position of Secretary of the
Treasury. 1t is rumored that fourteen Repub-
lcan Senators signed to Mr.. LINCOLN a pro-
test against Senator SEwARD's appointment to
the Cabinet, which Mr.. LINCOLN coolly con-
signed to the flames.
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Glover and Timothy Seed.

TTST RECEIVED at NJ. + SOLOMON
% 800 bushels of West Branch Glover Seed,-ai'' {
bushels of Western Timothy Seed of the very best 81
ity, and at the lowest prices for Cash.
'Ecb - 1851
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Washington Items.
THE PEACE CONFERENCE

On Saturday evening, in Committee, sue
ceeded at last in coming to vote on the pro-
position presented by Mr.. FRANKLIN, of Penn
syIvania, as a substitute for the Guthrie plan,
and adopted 1t by vote of II to 5-two of
the Slave States, Maryland and Kentucky,
voting with the North. To-day vote will be
taken on its passage in the Convention, and it
is believed that it can only be defeated by a
proposition to call National Convention. 1t
provides that Slavery shall not exist in Terri
tory north of so degrees 80 but that in Terri
tory South of that line "aL present owned
by the United States, Slavery shall not be
prohibited by territorial or other laws, that
the status of persons held to service shall be
cognzable in the Federal Courts under the
rules OF the common law. This substitute, it
will be seen, differs in several essential particu-
lars from the plan submitted by Mr.. GTrHRIE
1t is considered probable, that it will be adopt
ed by the Convention almost unanimously, es-
pecially as the course of Mr. LINCOLN since
his arrival in Washington has been calculated
to encourage the Southern members in the be
lief that he will do everything in his power to
bring the present troubles to q peaceful ter
minatiOn.
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Bajous Kid Gloves :

ALL sizes, in colors, Black and ,",,,3aS
N Nese celebrated gloves will always gf gfrTyJTl$
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MR. VAN WICK AssAILED.

Mr. Van Wyck of Newly ork went to visit
Preston King, on Capitol Hill, last night, and
on returning home, at 10 l-2, was assailed by
three ruffians. One of them stabbed at him on
the right side, but he was saved by the blade of
the knife striking against memorandum book
10 his breast-pocket. Almost simultaneously
he was struck at on the other side, and then
drew his pistol ahd shot down the second as
sailant The third then knocked him down
with bludgeon or other weapon, and the
party escaped Mr.. Van Wyck was stunned
with the blow, but coatrived to get to the
National Hotel His hand is badly cut, and
he has been i'll all day, at times quite wander
ing in his mind
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28
JEFFERSON DAVIS AND FORT SUMTER.

A telegram, received to day, announcing the
arrival Of JEFFERSON DAVIS at Charleston
startled the old public fuDctionary. He i'm
mediatey called on Ex President TYLER to in
quire what it meant Mr. TYLER was happily
enabled to assure Mr.. BUCHANAN that the mis-
sion of Mr. DAVIS to Charleston was one Of
peace. 1t was to guard against the possibility
of an attack on Fort Sumter, at eart uutil the
character of Mr.. LINCoLN's inaugural shall be
known. If its tone be pacific there will be no
attack on Fort Sumter If otherwise, they
say an attack will be Immediately made. This
know to be true.
PROBABLE PASSAGE OF THE TARIFF BILL.
The House meets at 10 o'clock tomorrow.
The tariff bill is the special order. Mr. SHER-
MAN will press a vote at one O'clock when the
debate closes. The bill will probably be amend
ed, the House requiring Committee of Con
ference but the Chairman of the Committee of
Ways and Means entertains no doubt that the
bill will pass harmoniously through both
Houses, avoiding the necessity for an extra
session.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-20

Lieutenant John R,sse executive officer OF tho Colorado
who distinguished himself in the destruction Of the priva
teer Judah has been ordered home by the Secretary Of
the Navy 10 take command OF one Of the gunboats
compliment which his galantry deserves The Of
the Colorado testified their appreciation of Lieut. RS
promotion by three rousng cheers and tiger when he
showed on from the ship to board of vessel
Acting Master Thomas Chisholm who came down with
us, has been ord red TO the steamer Water Witch The
evening we left Ship Island November 81 expedition
was 10 60 into Mi sissppi Sound in schooner with
rled gun and one hundred and thirty from the Guy
ler Massachusetts and Miss sspp for the purpose Of cap
turing steamboat called tho Virginia. that was expected
down the Sound.
November onKey West spoFe underwater schooner
Henry w. Johnson bound to the Hole in the Wall to look
after privateer said to be there Left Key West Novcm
bcr II. November IL, latitude % IS north longitude
10 west spoke her Maesys gunboat Steady This the
same vessel that the Roanoke fired at time ago off
Charleston surprising, as she showed coors that she
was arebel privateer. The commander was very ndig
nant and threatened to report the matter his govern
ment. Same day spoke steamer Stepping Stones from
Philadelphia, bound TO Key West November 49, spoke
bark Kate Lincoln, from Matanzas bound to Nassau a
tnde 20 longitude so so.
November 10, Off 81. Johns, discovered steamer and
schooner coming out OF the river stood in close as
possible and fred three shells at them which fell short
flag that could not make out. They both put in for
the river rs soon as they discovered This AFFAIR shows
the necessity OF our having red gum for very often
when our draught Of water prevents running in close
able vessel make her capture easy with boats It
Is rum0red that tho Powhatan and San Jlcnto are off
Cuba looking out for the rebel Commissioners bound to
Europe. November IA, arrived of Savannah where we
heard Of the capture OF the batteries at Port ROYAL
November is, latitude "a degrees morrill, longitude
" degrees 46 minutes west, Richard Tyrrell, invalid
IRON the Potomac frigate, jumped overheard, in
fl OF insanity, and was lost November II arrived
Hampton Roads. The Roanoke and Minnesota were
anchored of the fort; the Cumberland, Congress and
Cambridge at Newport News
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-20
SKETCH OF THE FLAG LIEUTENANT OF THE
NAVAL EXPEDITION

Samuel William Preston, Flag Lieutenant OF the South
Atlantic Bockading Squadron born Canada but is
resident Of Illinois, from which State he was appointed
to the Naval School in 1858. Mr.. Preston is now only
twenty years old and relative of the Presons Of
South Carolina and Virginia While at the Naval School
he always stood at the head of tho members of his
cass and was just ready to enter the graduating class
with first honors when the Academy interrupted by
the tntraon of troops at Annapolis in May last On
the removal Of the Naval School to Newport R. L. his
class detached for the different vessels bockading
duty not then very active He on account of his high
academic position and remarkable talents discipline
rian retained duty at tho Naval schoo-no longer
student but assistant to the Commandment of Mid
shipmen in the Executive Department and Instructor in
Gunnery and Practical Stewardship AS bockadng
duty began TO grow active and open field Of danger Mr.
Preston at once applied for orders to and was Sc
eced on account Of his professional ability for the i'm
post OF Flag Lieutenant of the great naval exped
ton under Commodore Dupont.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-20
IMPORTANT FROM EASTERN VIRGINIA.

Advance OF the Federal Forces to Drum.
mondstown-The Rebels I'm Accomac
Lay Down Their Arms, &c , sc.
SALISBURY, Nd, Nov. 10, 1851.
All tho troops except tho Purnc Legion and tho Second
Delaware regiment left Newton yesterday for Dixie
messenger, with flag of truce, had arrived in New
ton and communicated to General Lockwood that those in
arms in Accomac had laid down their and claimed
his protection.
Captain Richards cavalry, with Captain Merrill
guide had advanced as far as Drummondsown to learn
their determination
messenger just from Newton, as the boat left Sails
bury informs correspondent that Captain Merrill had
returned and that the cavalry did not go below Drum
mondsown, but that the Stars and Stripes floating
over the place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-20
SENT TO FORT LAFAYETTE.

Tho detective police made the Of alleged sc.
ccssionst yesterday, in the person of boot and shoe
dealer in Broadway named Meyer. The prisoner, # ap-
pears had been carrying correspondence with some
relatives in Mississippi who well known secessionists
The police intercepted Of the letters from rebedomp
and upon the strength Of the issve they arrested the
accused Meyer brought to the police headquarters
in Broome street, where he visited by his aanced
young lady Of great personal beauty and worth A
of the most affecting kind ensued their being
parted. and even the police sympathized with the unfor
tunate couple. The prisoner conducted to Fort La
fayettc in the afternoon, where he will probably remain
for months, unless he repents Of his sins and
becomes good loyal citizen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-20
IMPORTANT FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.

Withdrawal of the Rebels from Gnuley
Bridge-Contemplate Forward Move.
ment Of Gen. ROsccrans.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 1851
Dispatches were received to-day from Gen. Rosecrans.
The rebel Floyd with his entire force had abandoned hs
position Gauley Bridge and had gone towards Wyh
vle where it is understood he intended TO make stand
Gen. Rosecrans still at Gauley Bridge with his
entire command. He contempates making forward
movement the necessary arrangements could
be made. The health of the troops was excellent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-20
NEWS FROM THE SOUTH.

The junior colonel who was made general and put
General Walkers brigade Colonel Richard Tay
or Of the President and who but the
other day came into the Confederate service.
The Planters Convention, in session at Macon, Ga
have adopted resolutions endorsing the defensive position
Of the government and recommending discriminating
duty Of twenty cent the productions Of the United
States ALSO that the cotton planters should the
tinue and the present crop remain undisposcd Of do
plant next spring beyond the wants Of homo consump
tion.
THE BLACK FLAG AGAIN.
from the Richmond Correspondence OF the Petersburg
Express Nov. H.
The spring Of hope must now, with tho Yankees die
upon the winter winds Already has the black flag been
hoisted upon the soil Of South Carolina, and the
knife, the knife TO the hut, and thence 10 the shoulder been
proclaimed by her noble the only booty which
Yankee hireng invaders shall receive at their hands
This right 1t is the only way to conquer peace with
people lost and degraded those which compose the
grand army OF the rump government We look anxiously
for from the sunny South hopefully, prayerfuly
with no misgvings Now that the rtlying cry is "i,o
quarter 10 The invaders Of SOIL" may not believe
that The tnau,rdcf " South Carolina ,oiu be fol
io,otd up by hCte army, and thus end this war; $50
mote IT be-"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-20
THE NAV Y.
NEW APPOINTMENTS

The following additional appointments have been made
in tho Navy:Captan A. A. Ward, of Salem, has been
appointed Acting Master, and is attached to the
sloopof.war Portsmouth Frederick l.. Miller Of
Salem, has been appointed Third Assistant En-
gincer the Kearsage Volunteer Lieutenant
Joseph Vim, OF Salem has been appointed to the COM
mand Of the j. NJ. Davis at the Philadelphia NAVY
Yard and Messrs. Martin S. Harris and VIM S. Gillespie
have received appointments as Masters in the Navy