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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30

SsS~ On Saturday evening and Sunday
morning, two large bounded warehouses in
Bridge street in New York city, were burned
down the losses amounting to about half a
million Of dollars. Ten other buildings were
consumad by fire yesterday morning, in Fol,
ton and Pearl streets the losses amounting
TO upwards Of 100000.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30

AN EXPENSIVE FLAG.-BY the Auditor
Generals Report, giving the receipts and ex,
penditures of the Commonwealth for the last
fiscal year, we see that Errett, Clerk of the
Senate, and Rauch, Clerk of the House,
charged the State the small sum of $70S 60
for the flag and Othtr expenses connected there
1oith, which now floats from the dome of the
State Capitol at Harrisburg. Rather an ex,
pensive flag, we should say-but, long may
il wave n-ReodiRg Gdzette.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30
The President on Catching Negroes.


WASHINGTON JAM ID, 1867.
At the leave-takng OF q en- JAS H. Lane
at the White House, on Friday, P NJ, a con-
verSation occurred so remarkable and import
ant in its scope, and SO evidently designed for
the public eye, that feel at liberty to record
it for the readers of the Tribune.
There were present at the time President
Lincoln, Gen. Lane, Senator Pomeroy, Com
missioner Dole, few members of the House,
and group of officers and clerks from the
different departments of Government.
On turning to leave Gen Lane said =
" Well, Mr.. Lincoln, you know my way
shall pursue the policy with which l began,
and somebody will get hurt"
To which the President replied:
Yes, General, | understand you And
the only difference between you and me is, that
you are willing to surrender fugtiveS to loyal
owners in case they are willing to return I;
while do not beljcre the United States Cor
ermmeat has any right 10 gire them mp IN any
case. And it had, the People would not per-
nit us to exercise it.
Gen. Lane Tejoined :
THAT remark, Mr. President, makes me
happier than anything that has transpired since
the commencement of the war And if You
will announce that as the active policy of the
Administration, and let US win one victory on
it, you will be the most popular man ever on
this continent y
Mr.. Lincoln returned a nod of earnest &C
acknowledgement Correspondent Of the ". Y.
Tribune.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30

sarThe proposition of imposing tax of
ten per cent upon the pay of the Army, in
preference to reducing the rates, meets with
favor from officers and men, and will soon be
introduced in Congress. 1t is also proposed TO
TAX at the same rate the pay of all Union EN-
ployees
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30

MExICo,-Thc combined Edropean force
Spanish, French, and EngIsh-is in occupa,
ton of Vera Cruz, but are singularIy situated.
They receive scarcely any food or forage from
the interior, and are particularly in want of
vegetables. The Mexicans, for once perceiv-
ing the advantages of union, have allowed
their political quarres to suoside, and are
heartily acting together for their country
They actually are beseiging Vera Cruz land
ward, and their attack on it is anticipated by
the allied invaders. This condition of affairs
is considered as unsatisfactory as unexpected
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30
ps- Hon. John Cessna. of Bedford

bS~ Hon. John Cessna of Bedford, has
gained the contest for seat in the Legisa-
ture, in place of Mr.. Householder, (Republ
CAM who was returned as one of the Represen.
tatiVes of the Bedford and SumerSet district.
The Committee who tried the case, reported
on Thursday the following facts, to wit: That
Bedford county, under the Constitution, was
clearly entitled to separate representation
that the union of Bedford and Somerset by
the Apportiontment of 1851 was unjust and
unconstitutional and that, Mr. Cessna, hav
ing had 1000 majority in Bedford county, was
duly elected its Representative. The report
was accepted, and Mr. Cessna was immediate
ly sworn in.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30
Rsy~ The Republican State Central Com

B0~ The Republican State Central Com
mittee met on the 22d inst, and after a COLO
quial discussion of informal business, resolved
to adjourn without suggesting any other polit-
ical action to thceir fellow citizens, than that
which aims at the support of both the state
and national administrations, and in all their
efforts to maintain the Union, vindi"ate the
lew, and restore peace to the government.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30

SALE OF CONDEMNED HoRsEs.-One hundred
and twenty-five condemned government horses
were sold at auction recently, bringing from
one dollar to ninety-eight dollars each. 1t is
said that some of these animals have contape-
ous diseases, 1t would be interesting to know
how much the Government paid for these
worthless beasts.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30

DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNvENTIoN.- Dem.
ocratic State Executive Committee met at the
Capital on the 18th inst, and fixed upon Har.
risburg as the place, and the 4th day of July,
1862, as the time for holding the next Demo.
cratic State Convention, to nominate candi
dates for Auditor General and Surveyor Gen.
eral
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30

A TRAEroR DEAp.-On Tuesday. last we re.
ceived the news of the death of Ex-President
John Tyler. He has been an industrious trai
tor, and the country may rejoice that kind
Providence has removed one of its most assid.
uous enemies, and saved the Government the
expense Of halter.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30

THE EFFEcr-We are reliably informed that
when the news that permission had been grant
ed by the United States authorities for Brit
iSb troops to cross our territory became known
in Canada, it produced an electrical and pro
found effect upon the public mind of the most
gratifying character. 1t seemed to dispel the
war frown instantly /; and well informed gen
tlemen predict that the effect in England will,
if possible, be still more happy. We trust it
will prove so we expect it will 1t is no use
to paw dirt or shake horns at John Bull or any
other variety OF the Anglo Saxon race, ualsss
yOu desl'e tight. Generous confidence aud mag.
nanimty appeal to the better side of his ma.
ture, and he is as unwilling to be outdone in
that direction as the other. This little cour.
tesy may turn the whole current of feeling be.
tween the two countries into a better channel.
and give it more natural rational tone. God
grant that it may.-Portland Argus
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30

Has~ Resolutions have been introduced in the
Maryland Legislature, calling upon Senators
Pearce and Kennedy to resign, on the ground
that their sentiments are in direct opposition
to the settled views of the State.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30

ELECTION OF STATE TREAsuRER.-The elec-
tion for State Treasurer took place on Mon
day of last week. Previously, the Republicans
had nominated FL. d. MOORE, the Democrats
W. V. McGRATH, and the Union Democsats"
J. r. McCLINrocK The ballots stood as fol,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30

B9~ st. Patrick's Day is to Re celebrated
in Boston and Newly ork with unusual interest
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30
Jan. l., 1852

NOTICE j CORN has bought he er,
~ tire stock of Ready Made Clothing. GeEsyvrsS.
ing Goods Hats and Caps, and all the rights tile md
interest and claims Of JOHN SHLAM and i. ready :,
of his old stock OF Fall and Winter Clothing 10 per c,
less than first cost and he will be very thankfuiIo
his old and new customers. If they will give him "a
\. B. All the debtors of the establishment are re5.
ed to call and pay their debts to J Corn, mmed.sv
Remember the place-One door South of H. ; Y-
eur store, J. CORR
TOwanda January IL 1862
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30
BRIDGE LETTING-SeaIed pr,

BRIDGE LETrING-Sealed propoq,
1b will be received at Rockwel's Mill. in West 3,
ngtou, on Friday, January 81, lSG2 until o'clockPy
for the building and completing Bridge acros. Sun,
Creek that place. Specifications for the sam. rr
be seen at said Roekwels Mills and at the ComnYIa
ers' Office, for ten days previous to aidletting
w. A. THOMAS
W. II DECKER
ISAAC LYONS,
COmmssiOnn
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30
ASSETS.
TREASURER OF rowASpA DoRo
247O 93I

Z4tU 10
C.L. WARD, Burgess
WM. ELWELL,
E.O. GOODRICH,
B.F POWELL,
JERRE COLLINS,
JAMES MCABE,
Town Council
Attest-G. D. MoNTANYE, Secy.
Jan. l3, 1862. AJh
We the undersigned Auditors Of the bCrousnr
wanda, do certify that we have examined the ,o 4
the Town Council and Trea surer for the year L'" =
find them correct.
Nm. BETS,
S.W. ALY0RD,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30
TowAxDA BoRo' ORDER Account.
LIABILITIES.

Amt Of outstanding Orders, Jan. |, lSi3...
Due on Boro' scrip, Fire Departmcns,....>..
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30

Towanda, Jan. IS, 1862. -,IISlN
ERESH FIGS, PRUNEo,,, Ipd u
l. Dates, Tamarinds, 0rRSes' itA'D'' P'
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-30
Towanda Boro Account for year isG
EXPENDITURES

CONS. Office, january Is. 1852.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-04-03
The Great Tax Bill. SlOO,OOO,OOO
TO be Raised. Taxes On Every
thing.

The following is an abstract of the
Tax Bill recently introduced in Con
greSs:
1t provides for the appointment by
the President of a Commissioner of
Internal Revenue, with a salary of
FIVE Thousand dollars per annum, his
Office to be in the Treasury Depart.
ment, with a suitable number of clerks
The country is to be divided as the
President may direct, into convenient
collection districts, with an assessor
and collector appointed by the Pres
ident, for each district who may have
power to appoint such deputies as may
be necessary.
The bill provides for a tax on spirs
itous liquors of 15c per gallon; all
or porter 81 per barrel. Stem or
leaf tobacco Sc per pound, to add,
when manufactured, &C., and on CT
CARS, 5, 10 and zoe per pound. accor-
ding to value. On lard and linseed
oil, burning fluid, and coal oil, SC per
gallon; refined oil 10c per gallon gas
per 1000 feet 25c. Bank note paper
SC per pound; printing paper 3 mills
per pound. Soap 5 mills per pound ;
salt 4c per 100 pounds, sole leather 1c
per pound; upper leather lie per
pound. Flour 10c per barrel. All
other manufactures 8 per centum ad
valorem. On railroad passengers 2
mills per mile of travel ; Communication
tickets 3 per cent. Steamboat travel
1 mill per mile omnibuses, ferry
boats an horse railroads 3 der cent on
gross receipts from passengers. AID
vertisements 5 per cent on amount of
receipts annually. For the use Of
carriages annually, from 81 to $40,
according to value. Gold watches 81
silver watches SOC. Gold plate SOC
per ounce; silver plate Sc per ounce.
Billiard tables $50. On slaughtered
cattle SOC each hogs 10c each sheep
SC each. Lieences-For bankers,
500; a~uctioneers $40; wholesale
dealers, $50; retail dealers in liquors,
$40: retail dealers in goods, $40;
pawnbrokers, $50; recti6ers, 500.
Hotels, inns and taverns, graduated
according to rental, from SIS to $500.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-04-03
FLowER sEEps RY

~ ssysg'lDsf vail send By mail. post-p.f,
y 49, ne'eln named, on receipt u pres myd
IIeJ ~ u ms 0fFu raising, and are
sIC", ~ lHe directions are followed. ana tolted %
Spienuld u3wers OF tneir class, as any yFFngSt odlce a.
OSOO0eihed elmer IN tnls couutry or in Fnr." SAT- can
nspeciai attention Is called TO the Aste-.
Pet1nlas, P9ruiaccasi Salpiglossis, HsIictr5 sansies,
pan Plnks, Double LarSsplrs, etc. ec ,-ms5 IA
u which have been sa mixed. that perso3,, f~aleties
pac@ase Of each, wilLget a splendid ass.rtps slHnB a
III, d,S u.s. Ffce ten cents per package, Or one 1sgeIy
Assers-A mixture OF the finest. ipeiBH.-
heIgehos' Pampone, Emperor, TranauPs. e. Slhfasad,
double. se' aH very
Balsams-Very large ana double. an 49,.
Oelosia Spices Neva-Beautiful stikes or sA5a.
Cosmedium-verY pretty, resembles Cor.,.
O4mpahulaG randlnora-Lar towering, BeIiap,
Double zinnia-Vsry rare. grown frs, in Ans,t.,
DeiphinOm F~0rmOsum-Large blue. show, ana ,,r.
Double English Daisy-A beautiful little ?
Heiisarysum-Double very ane for winter bono,.,.
All eoiors from white 70 crimson. Oosqaes,
varieties. English pEzs
Japan Pink-A mixture Of Heddewirfi AM
VII DiO'h 'ne nfss season, large and splenHd. All eI
Oriental P0RPy@Perennial, very large, brilliant. e.,
Pansy-splendld, mixed. including tbs
brOnzed, etc. A striped,
imp0rtatiOns. .the ate
yellow, white. scarIet et = INV varieties q striped,
Phlox. Perenoia-seaJ - a. IauetaAi mixed.
rieties. "o" uAsst named va
que. scarlet. crimson 9Dd iT 1919 ) or white, yelleF,
sweet mlllams-From Hunts uarIvaled epue7io,
Eer0enas-Seeds saved nom named varietis-
Double Lark purs-lncluding the Tan and Dv,-,
separate papers. ~
Deselptlve Catalogues, containing other v,ri.,,..
cantS. Address SAPF
april ,, 1862. n39-lw sspapsEv 60 -
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-04-03

Eating houses, SO. Commercial
brokers, $50; other brokers, $50
Theaters, $500, ~circuses, $50. Bow
ling alleys, SIS each. Wholesale ped~
dlers, $50; other pedlers from 50 to
SIS. Coal oil distillers, $50. Income
-3 per cent on all over 5000, deduct~
ing the income derived from dividends
&C., which are taxed separately
Railroad bonds and dividends of banks
and saving institutions, 3 per cent.
Payments of all salaries of officers in
the civil, military or navel service OF
United States, including Senators and
Members of the House of Represen>
t~atives, 8 per cent. Legacies and
distribvtive shares of personal proper
ty of doseased persons, from l to 5
per cent? according to the degree of
RELATIONSHIP, and stamp duties on all
kinds off legal and commercial pas
pers, alRpatent medicines, telegraph'
ic messages, and all goods by express
The Tax Bill comprises over one
thousand pages of foolscap, and con-
tains one hundred and eight sections.
1t was delivered to the printer imme-
diately on being presented to the
House, and in his hands it still re-
mains with an injunction of secresy
until the committee have revised the
prOofsheets.
The bill reaches every class of
property except real estate, and is so
constructed as to tax property in
transit from one hand to another
For instance, all cattle slaughtered,
are taxed so cents per head. On
spices o tax of one cent per pound is
levied and on refined sugar three mills.
Photographers, and professions of
that nature pay $40 per year.
The bill is expected to yield a rev.
enue of $780, 00, 900. which the COM
mittee think will be felt less than an
indirect high tariff.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-04-03
The Nebraska Militia.


Next Monday is the cay fixed by ar
act passed at the last Session of the Leg
i~slature for the citizens of each county to
meet at their respective county seats and
enroll their names and form themselves
into companies.
The 18th Section of the act reads as
follows:
SEC. -. The provisions of this act
shall not be so construed as to apply TO
any county or counties where company or
companies are already formed, or to any
regiment already organized, so as to re-
move any officer or officers from the Of
fees he or they may hold.
We understand this section TO mean,
simply, that the law is not intended to In
terfere with volunteer organizations al
ready in existence, and that "all the white
male residents of the Territory, between
the ages Is and AS" Except clergy
men, post masters, county clerks, county
r~reasurers' justices of the peace, consta-
bles and persons not of sound mind, or
those physically disabled, } who are not
members of organizations already, shall
proceed to enroll themselves and form
companies which will afterward be formed
into Regiments by The Governor.
We have seen no orders from the Maj.
Gen. of the Territory, or Brig. Gen. of
this Brigade in regard TO the requirements
Of the law, and are therefore unable to
say anything more to our readers than to
refer them to the law itself, which we
published IN our issue of Feb. 9th.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-04-03
LEGAL NOTICE.

Bernard, Adams s Co., and John C Calhoun. George C.
VanderbUrg and William II. Bennett, partners as Cal
hOun, Vande burg x Co, and Mary A. M'COmas, Will
take notice that BENJAMIN O.. Cooper, Of the State Of
Pennsylvania, did, ON the 3d day Of April, A. D.. 1862.
lille his petition IN the District Court OF the 2nd Judicial
District Of tho Territory Of Nebraska, in and for Nema-
Ia county, IN said Territory, against Edward n. MO-
mas aud The said BIrnird, Adams & Co, and J0ha q.
Calhoun, George q. YdndeTburg and william II. Ben
nett, partners As Calhoun, Vanderburg * Co. and Mary
A M'COmas. defendants, setting forth that the said Ed
ward u. M'CUmas gave a mortgage to the said Benjamin
G.. Cooper on the north west quarter OF section number
l29) twenty-nine in township number ~ four, north OT
range number Q5) fifteen, east Uf the .ixth principal
Ineredian IN NemLha county, Nebraska Territory, TO
Secure the payment Of the sum Of s 32I 90, according to
a certain note referred 10 IN said mortgage, and that
since the giving VI said mortgage the other defendants
claim some interest III said land under The said Edward
NJ. McCOmas, ami praying thIt the sud Edward NJ.
u COmds may pay the SAID sum Of three hundred end
twenty-Uns dOIiaTs and hfty cents, now claimed TO be
due, with intere.5 from I'D July, 1861, or that said
premises may be sold 10 pay The same; and the said
BERNARD, Adams q Co. anu John g. Calhoun, GeOTge y
Vanderburg aud William II. Bennett, partners as CAL
hOun, Vanderburg X Co. aud Mary A. McOOmas, are no.
titled that they are required 10 appear aud answer said
peuti0u On Or before uEe l9sa o. MAJ y 1859.
BENJAMEZ .. J0UFBh,
BY I. q. DORSEY, his Atty.
April 81, 1862. us9 4v pr lee 10
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-04-03
Plant Trees and Shrnbs.

Il is really astonishing, nothwiihstand-
ing the hue and cry of scarcity of tim
ber," in this country, that so little atten,
tion is paid 10 putting out trees and
shrubs about residences, both in country
and town, and also the raising of timber
on farms. We know hundreds Of farm
ers in both Nebraska and Kansas, who
have been farming opt on the open prai-
RE for four, five and six years, aid not a
tree seed planted, or ever a few cot
tonwoods set out about the house TO break
of the winter winds, and afford a refresh
ing shade in SIMMER. There can be no
apology for such negligence. AS Spring
Is uPGn US again we take this occasion
10 urge this matter upon farmers and
residents in town. A few bushels OF
walnuts, coffeenuts, or young cottonwoOds
which cost but the trouble of going to
the bottoms and gathering them. planted
and set out, will, in a very few years,
afford all the timber any farmer wants for
both fuel and fencing purposes, and the
time in starting, never missed. The
value, too, of the whole farm, is increa-
sed, at least fifty per cent, by reason of
having a growth of young timber on it.
The residence wants adjoining and
protecting from wind and sun. What is
more refreshing. when travelling over
our prairies, on a bot Summer day, than
to find a nice grove of trees about the
farmers houses? In the winter. too
they afford protection from our clustering
winds. And then it looks so neat and
years, making from seven TO thirteen
years, or from three to four times as long
as he need TO wait for grapes.
We certainly have varieties enough of
comfortable. We repeat there is no a
pology for a lack of these things; and if
our farmers would but go to work at the
business with a will, a few years, cOm-
paratively speaking. will find more tim
Der on these p~rairies than he will know
what to do with.
As to adjoining the residences, either
in town or country. If unable to pur-
from the nurseries, go to the woods
any variety and quantity of young
suitable for shade, and Towering
shrubs may be had. Two matters, how
ever, pay attention TO. Take up ter
Derby and put out earthly. Don't pound,
bruise and mangle the roots in taking up;
and before setting out, prune both roots
and top literally; the roots 10 induce
fbers to start, and the tops that the
roots may not be Overtaxed the first sea-
son, and to protect their being blown
down, before the roots properly take
hold Of the earth. Dig for each a large
hole, that The roots may have their nat
ural position. Then stake for protec-
ton against winds, and your work is
done, and will be of incalculable worth
10 you in very few years.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-04-03

LEGAL NOTICE.

Alfred Opelt Civil Action, District Court. 2nd
VS. SIudicla, District, Nemaha county.
Hugh BrOwnlee } Nebraska Territory
The defendant, Hugh BrOwnlee, will take notice,
that on the ID day OF April, 1867, said plaiHtIH, Alfred
Opelt, did nIe his petition in said court, the object aud
prayer VI which is ~ obtain judgment against you and
in favor OF said plaintiff, Tor the sum of $4,000 VILE
interest thereon from March LIST 1862, as balance Of pur-
chase money for the premises herein described.
That an order Of attachment duly issued in this action
and BY virtue OF which the Sheriff OF said county at
tached the following lands aud tenements, tO-wIt the
north hair anG south west quarter OF north east quarter
Section "a, town 4, north range IS east, situated ID Sald
county. as the property OF said defendant, BTOwniee.
You are hereby required to appear and answer OF ae-
muir TO said petition on o. before 10 18Th day OI Nay,
1862, and ia default thereof judgment Will be rehueIea
against you for said amount, with interest, and saIl
property be sold and the proceeds applied 70 the pay
memt OF said debt. A. S"CHOENHElF, Pins. Abty'
April ), 1867. n39-4w 81 50 pe zee.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-04-03
Legal Notice.

Amos Cutler, Jacob P. Tirrel1.1 o.
and Henry Tirrell, in their hrm
name Of Cutler & Terrill, District Cont -
VS.. Judicial DsIsy
Peter Hendgen & AbigaIH Hend Nemaha County n.
gen. his wife, James Bedford, r.
aud Theodore ". Bedford
Peter Henigen andAbigai II Hendgens his VIE ~
PENDANTS in the above entitled cause, will take nosCe
that the Plaintiffs, Cutler = TerrilI, have lied t9eLt
petition against you, herein, in said Court, tns osts
and prayer Of which is to obtain a decree agaE9ss ~
for the sum OF S452 50, with interest thereon e IOyel
cent. per aunum, from January 18th 1852, gPonhc
tain promisory note executed BY you on said aate' -
payable 10 said plaintiffs or order, one year allsl
date; and upon the mortgage security thelso.
given by you on said date, upon the east haf or Lo.o
and northeast quarter Of Lot 9, Block one, mtns -
Of BrownviIle. IN said county, said premises a'.LIt
been sold upon a prior judgment lean asams m
premises, in favor Of 1. 7. Wbyte s. CO.. agamSs
Edwards. a..
The plaintiffs further pray in said petition to@s y -
proceeds OF said sale, after satisfying said JudsmS..
execution. be applied to the payment Of their - 80
gage and debt, and that the Court may direSb -
ment Uy you OF any balance thereon, which tee P'0
OF said premises may fail to pay. h.Srs
You are required to answer said petition oA0
the 9th day Of May, 1882 No. t,tsv
March 20, 1862. [n36 3wI Pfst.