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, 1862-10-18

THE BITTEE RooT RoUTE.-We have
conversed during the week with number
of emigrants who come in Uia the Bitter
Root valley-turning off the old emigrant
road at Fort Hall They all speak of the
road as an excellent one, and express the
opinion that it will in future be very gener-
ally travelled by emigrants bound for this
valley. The Indians along the route have
manifested friendly and peaceable dispo-
sition.
, 1862-10-18

The BRIDGE.-The contract has been
let to Messrs. Way, Bush & Co., for build
ing the bridge across Mill creek at the up
per end of the city. The bridge is to be
forty feet wide, with span of fifty feet,
and double track and side walk on each
side The ends are to be filled in with
gravel, thus forming channel for the
stream.
, 1862-10-18

SHOOTING AT Elk CITYAA man
named MOrrissey was shot in saloon at
Elk City one day last week. He is rep
resented as a desperate character, and made
an attempt to ''clean OUT the saloon, when
he was fired upon by the bar keeper and af-
forwards by some five or six of the inmates.
He will probably die Of his wounds.
, 1862-10-18

New STAGE LINE.-Messrs. Greathouse
& Co. have started new line of stages
from this place to Wallula. N--
, 1862-10-18

FIRE CoMPANY-We are requested by
Mr.. Joseph Hellmuth, to state that meet
ing will be held this Saturday evening,
at 7 o'clock at the Jail building, to take in
to consideration the organization of fire
company. The citizens generally, and the
subscribers to the engine fund especially,
are invited to be present.
, 1862-10-18

MCCORMICK S ALMANAC.-We are IN
debted to Mr.. .. E. Kelly, of the City
News Depot, for copy of the "Oregon
and Washington Almanac for 1868. AS
usual it abounds in a variety of interesting
matter, statistical information, ETC. This is
the ninth year of its publication.
, 1862-10-18

GooDs FOR BITTER RooT.-Two pack
trains, loaded with goods and supplies, have
left this city during the week for the Bitter
Boot and Deer Lodge valleys.
, 1862-10-18

NEXT YEARS EMIGRATIoN.-We were
shown few days ago, by gentleman of
this city, a number of letters from Iowa,
making inquiries in regard to this country,
and stating that companies were already
organizing there to come across the plains
next year. If the tone of these letters may
be taken as an expression of the sentiment
of the people throughout that State and
the West, we may look for an unprecedent-
ed emigration next year.
, 1862-10-18

TEMPERANcE-Mr Vinton, President
of the National Temperance Society, has
been delivering course of lectures on
temperance. in the NJ E. church in this
city during the week. Mr.. V. came across
the plains with the Emigrant Escort, and
goes to California, whittier he has been sent
by the society, to lecture.
, 1862-10-18

NEWSPAPER CHANGE.-Mr. A. S. Gould
has retired from the Golden Age, and is
succeeded by F. Kenyon & Co. Barring a
little plagiarism in the first number after
the change, the paper makes its usual toll
erably respectable appearance.
, 1862-10-18

RE-oPENED.-The Nicaragua route from
San Francisco to New York is to be re-
opened on the 21st inst.
, 1862-10-18

SUPPLIES FOR POWDER RIVER AND
GRAND RoNDE.-We have noticed several
wagons and small pack trains loading up
in this city during the week with supplies
for Powder river and Grand Ronde valley.
The trade to these points is no small item
with our merchants and will doubtless
greatly increase before winter sets in.
, 1862-10-18
NOTICE.

+ Y, WILSON and GEO. W. STEVENS, Of San
T. Madam his entire interest in the Wholesale Liouor
business lately conducted under the name and firm Of
Hurniston q Madam, Portland Oregon.
The business will hereafter be conducted under the
name and firm Of HUMISTON. WILSON x co.
Portland, July 81, 1852. 36tf
, 1862-10-18

THEATER.-Mr j. B. Robinson has pro-
cured Buckley's Hall and fitted it up with
new scenery, ETC., and will give the first of
a series of theatrical entertainments on
Monday evening next.
, 1862-10-18
Cavalry Cavalry! !
NOTICE.

THE undersigned, being duly authorized, will pay
all the liabilities of the late firm Of Humiston q
MADAM on demand All parties indebted to Humston
& Madam will please pay to
... --. G. N. HUMISTON.
Portland July 81, 1862. 36tf
TTPRIGHT and Circular Mil Saws Paten
CrOss-Cut and Whip Saws, of the most INIT
owed quality, at N0RTHRUP 81 CO.'S, Portland
Notice of Dissolution of Copartnership.
Nhe partnership heretofore existing between Thorn
4 as l. Paine and F. A. Hake, is hereby dissolved
by mutual consent
Walla Walla. October It'll, 1862.
THOMAS J. PAYNE.
43w4' FANCIS A HAKE.
, 1862-10-18

Daie s9Ta Oregon San n TraDsisoo TaDGs waa, W.T.
, 1862-10-18

our old patrons and the public of Oregon and
Washington Territory generally that after two years
business we have established trade and facilities for
importing line of goods that defes competition;
also, that we are selling goods in our line at San
Francisco Prices, and guaranteeing them to be
genuine stock being at all times subject to the
strictest chemical analyzation.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

stEa- \ meeting of the members CT Company
E., sd Reg P. V: held the battle field Of Fair
Oaks Va. Sunday, June !, 1862 TO form lcsout ons
expressive of their regret the death of their brother
and fellow soldier, THOMAS e. BEvIN, who fell the
bloody battle field OF Fair Oaks. May 3ls Lieut.. II. A
WEED chosen Chairman, and S. A. BUNYAS, Secre-
tary.
Committee constituted of Sergeant II. D. WEED. A.
HAIGHT and VIC. MAY were appointed to draft reso,
rtons. The following submitted and unanimously
adopted -
Whereas. it has pleased Almighty Cop to call from
an0ng brother and fellow soldier. patriot and
c0mpuuion, THOMAS &. BtvAN. therefore. be it
Resoired That in this visitation from Heaven we re
coInize the haud of the Almighty aud the will Of Him
VINO docth al! th2gs we'll
Res lred That in the death o-Our brother. Compa
ny has lost of its most worthy members and the I'm
ion. true and Zeal)nS patriot.
ResolrfG That soldiers. we bear testimony to the
integrity OF his character his S0idicrly conduct industry
and aithunesS in the discharge of his ouerous duties
his warm and generous affection and the urbanty which
marked his Intercourse with his fell 1wmen and soldiers
Resoiued that deeply sympathize with the sorrow
stricken parents and friends o our deceased brother.
ne eOt ed. That the members of Co. Z. attend him to
hi' last resting place, in a boy
Resolred That copy of these resolutions be tTasmit
ted by the Chairman to the family of the deceased and
70 the editors of the Bradford County papers Tor publ
cation. Lieut. u A. WEED Chairman.
S.A. BUNYAN, Secy.
HID. WEED.
M HAIGHT,
W.C.MAY,
Committee.
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Hag~ MCEpER The Luzerne Un:on say

bay~ MCEDER The Luzerue Un:oa saws
the 18th Of July in the village of Stockton Hazel town.
ship in that county, distinguished by di holical
murder the particulars of which are as follows Charles
MaeauIcy, workman in the mines of Packer LockLart
y Co., is charged with killing his wife by means of au
axe, h"tche and club 1t that Macauey aud his
wife mad been living for several years in Mt Z very pea.
ccabe manner; that they had frequent qaare! and that
he was hroWr to have threatened her lie at different
times within the last tew years. He Of
temperate habits.and whenever lie had been drink M
come an ugly troublesome customer. On the morning
OF the tat! tragedy, he went out and got quart liquor
drank PIeutif it and then went in and as is aec
ed committed tie deed. Mrs. Macauey was found upon
the 1or eess with her skill Fractured some four or
five severe cuts III the head. and cash her side as II
made ly an axe. 4 colonor's inquest was he'd upon
tie body by IA. Whitaker E-q and Maeau!ey was on
Sunday loGgep in jail 10 await hiatrial.
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Ess;~ Our SICK AND WOUNDED SoLDrERs

EEy~ Our SICK AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS .-
1t is utterly impossible obtain an accurate list at the
present time, Of caraaities &C. in the different Compa
MES and Regiments in which the volunteers from this
county are placed. correspondent Of the New York
Times writing from Old Point, under date of July 10th
says
The John Tucker left Biltimorc Cross Roads near
the White House, this morning O'Clock and arrived
here this afternoon She has board number of pris-
oaer, from BERRy's, BIRNEY's and JAMEsoN's Brgadcs
aud CAsEYS Division. These prisoners were refused by
the rebels, hen Dr. BRA of Fortress Monroe wen;
to seek them Sunday last and they werS all ordered
to Richmond at the moment they about TO for
hoae. The enemy, however, have since chang
I'd his mind, and brave fellows now safe among
us
The following is the names Of the prisoners from this
County, in the 57th Pennsylvania Regiment
Capt d. Miner, Go. f.. Serg. Henry Wells. Co. G. /;
SeIg, j. &. Hedges Co. g.; o. Shores Co H. +. O. Fir
man. Co. g.; H. Armstrong, Co. H.; J. E. Moore, CoH;
J. Brady, Co. II.
We also notice the name Of SYLVESTER PCrNaM Of
Granville Co. E. 5Gth Pennsylvania Regiment among
the arrivals of sick and wounded soldiers at the Long Is
land College Hospital Brooklyn n. Y, on Sunday last
His complain: is disease of the kidneys.
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Ra~ LAppsnuRG uN1oN sAnR,ru scuooI !

sG~ LADDSBURG UNION SABBATH School
MIR. EDITOR We had excellent celebration on the
sd 1t was the largest held in this place We form
ed into procession at Browns school house. and marched
down by NJ. A. ,LApps then turned and went back to
tne grove after which listened able speech by
Elder LArHRoP to the Sabbath School then with great
attention we listened to four little girls speaks dialogue
Nhch cannot be beaten very easthen three cheers
the grsthen turned to the left and saw table rich
yspread with refreshments of which there plenty.
After refreshments listened to very appropriate
speeches from two gentlemen from Dushore.
We return thanks for the services rendered by four
musicians from Dushore then we we're dism ssed and
general lot of fun ensued, such as swinging shooting
fire crackers, sc.
If the adjoining neighborhoods think they can beat us
we say let them try it and we will help them. s.
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R1- DEATH OF CAPT. SrURRocK tn,

RJ DEATH OF CAPT SrURRocK the
battle on Friday 27th ult the Chckahominy Capt
T. '" STuRRocK, Co. F, 9Th Reg. P. R., was struck by
ball in the forehead and instantly killed His men
to carry his body off the field but the battle
ragged with such erceness that they enabled
cure it, and it was left upon the Geld Of battle.
Capt STURRocKs parents ide in Wel,sboro' and be
came here in December 1860 to charge of the Re
porter When the call for volunteers was made in the
> ring OF 1851 he of the first who responded
shouldering his musket as private in CO. F For
time he was Orderly Sergeant, and elected First LeL
tenant Jailed to obtain his Commission, through omission
oil The proper authorities. Upsn resignation of Capt
TROUT Le was elected Captain and has had command Of
the Company for some months.
During the few months Capt sTuRRoCK was here, he
made many nds, and universally respected and
esteemed Of quiet, unassuming Manners his sterling
qualities and social. manly disposition, won the respect
OF all with whom he associated Ha has laid his life
upon the altar Of his country and hoer purer sac
rihce has cen offered than when ROBERT W SrURRocx
fell dead upon the battle field cheering on his men, in
defence of the Union and of Freedom.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

rSy- The revised addition Of the School Laws
and Decisions has been received and directors have
copies one each by calling the Office OF F. e. CoBUHN,
second door below the RporieI office. These books do
not belong directors individually, bat are to be care
tv preserved and handed their when
their terms of office shal. expire. C.R. COBURN.
July l5, loC2.
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War of the Rebellion, 1861.

T D. GOODENOUGH hereby announce
c all persons interested that he has just received
from the city OF Washington package of Blank Forms,
for obta ming the BountyIoney, Arrears of Pay Halt
Pay Pensions. and all arrearages of money due
services by of the death any soldier Of
the present For the speedy prosecution of
said claims he has associated himself with reliable at
torney at the city of Washington. He atters himself
that from his long experience in procuring Land WI:
rants Pensions &c. that he give at least good
satisfaction those who have had less experience,
and reasonable terms.
Towanda. June a. lS52
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sl~ The Fourth of July passed off very
quietly III this place. As there TO lie no public dem
onsrAton in town. picnic aud Railroad excursion on
the Barclay Road annourced which very agree
adj, re,poned to.-A baoon ascension tr"m the Park
Gude the supervision of Mr. JonN T. BENDER, took place
in the afternoon which attracted large crowd and was
q very successful operation
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

ea- GRAND ENTERTAINMENT.--Mr. ". II.
DAVIS. the favorte young Dramatic Reader, will give
one Of his interesting and thrilling entertainments at the
Court House this (Wedne day. evening The well known
-1oscaus MesSrs. RCICK PEEsToN, will also be pre-
sent to cuyen the occasion. Levers of Music and The
Drama have ROW excellent opportunity TO crafty their
passion Nj DAVIS offers very interesting programme.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

na~ EUGENE c. EANDYKE. sou of DAVIS
YANDYkE was wounded while picket duty neav Fair
Oaks tie 10th ulL., by minnie ball. in the thigh
Tie ball penetrated the flesh little above the middle
way Of the light thgi striking the bone giancing OWN
about four inches lodging in the skim the outside,
little above the knee and taken out by the surgeon.
Al last accounts se likely to recover, without the
loss Of his limb. He belonged to the LOG Reg p. V.
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Valuable Farm For Sale.

ElHE subscriber offers for sale. his farm, sit.
4 uate in Windham Township, Bradford County. con
tanning 75 of which AS are improved well
watered fenced and under good state OF cultivation
and well adapted to both grain and grazing 1t is stuat
ed on the Wapasenng creek road and the road run
ming to Owego. miles from the New York and Erie
Railroad at Owego Upon the farm there are three acres
OF grated Titgood two story name house. three barns
and other outbudings.
The attention OF those wishing to purchase is request
ed the property offers induCement seldom be met
with. Price low to suit the times and terms made easy
JOHN kINGSLAND.
Windham. July II, 1862.
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rea. AT HoME-Capt. PECE is now at hon g
xith his family in quite poor state Of health.
Iiut E. S BENEDICT is also at home sick His health
IA rapdly improving
Mai H. j. MADILL has also bean in town for the last
three or four days.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

sss- On the night of the Sd inst, the Office
ofthe West Branch Democrat. at Wiamsport, was en-
tered by villains and the type ard material cOnsd
eraby damaged The editors offer reward d $500 for
~. .rrest and conviction of the intruders.
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FLOWER poTs,
At prices that will satisfy the reasonable sl Sizes op
FEJEE ISLAND TOMATO,

TETEG ISLAND TO06AT0,
Is variety introduced by Capt Frazier of Philadelphia
from the Feee Island large size and beautiful pink col
or drn in esh and considered one Of est ev.
or introduced.
LYCEsTEH's s PERFECTED TOMATO.
Large size flesh abundan. and firm, it ranks with the
Feiee and many think it best OF all Color paepurpls.
These varieties and have been distributed spar
ingy Robert Bust Son, of Philadelphia, told me
better variety could be raised
PERPETUAL, OR OVERLOOKING ROSES.
A few dozen of choice and variety, having the
quality Of blooming the full season, from white to the
darkest color. Depend upon it. offer Roses Of real mer
it, both in Europe and America, very decided acquisi.
ton in the line of Price from 80 cents to 81.
PEONIES.
Rose scented pink, large size beautiful and fine shape
White do. very large and splendid, both Of which
great ornament to Z flower garden. 25 cents EACH
DIALETRIAS,
0noof the graceful flowers that deck the fot de-
partInent. IS cents each.
VERBENAS.
The finest variety all in pots at prices that shall be
satisfactory. Cali and see them.
CUCUMBER PLANTS,
In pots l2A cents each which can be turned out with
safety, maAiug an early crop, so much desired.
SWEET POTATO PLANTS,
Fifty cents per hundred All sweet potatoes raised
by setting plants. All may depend upon supply this
Spring In fine condition to set from the 18th of May to
the 18th OF June. This gives ample time for the potato
10 grow as c plant is quite oldeven three degrees
south of they do set before the lst June. They
of early cutue and three plants to the HILL and can
be raised in Bradford county. Any information wanted.
inquire at the garden
All late cabbage panta oat door culture Is cts per
hundred.
CELERY,
At Is cts per hundred. Thousands in ane condition to
from the fifteenth Of May to the first of August.
ER Much pains will be taken TO make plants strong
and stocky possible by transpanting &c. Plants,
Grape Vines and all SELL may be carried any distance,
aey Will be paS6a 15 in @ @s s5f9fGRg s xerv
ceent Lumber TWO HORSE WAGON, and team har-
less TO sell. Terms made known TO the applicant.
good bargain offered. Call and see them at my barn.
Towanda, A prii Is, leG2.
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IT, SURGICAL OPERATIoNS-W take the
following from the Einra Daily Gazette of the 2lst ult
correspondent gives account of two surgical ope
rations, performed by Dr. E. p ALLEN, of East Smith
held Bradford county Pa Both Of an exceed
Dgy difficult and delicate character and therefore de-
manded the greatest professional skill the part OF the
operator and appears that both most successfully
treated The Doctor is spoken Of as having had large
practice, and a graceful and sklful operator. The
cases, and as treated are as follows
ANPUTATGnN At THE HIP JOINT.
On 18th inst, Dir E. P. ALLEN, of East Smithfeld,
Bradford couny, Pa, assisted by Drs. Cory WILEEH,
GEROULD and MooDY, amputatcd the leg of GEO. DRIs
CAL at the hip Joint The Doctor remarked before opc
lns that the patient had been a eight years and
the excnatiag pain and prouse discharge had made him
very feeble The amputation had been recommended to
him long time ago, and it dernier resort :;
yet from the success he had in similar case one year
and half ago. he had to hope the ration would
successful one After the operation head of
the bone was found to be entirely liberated away and
part Of the hochGnor major. The socket (dcetabaium)
was liberated through to the size of quarter of dol
lar All the diseased portion of the bone were removed
and the lent is ortyeight hours after the opera
tom doing well.
REMOVAL OF THE UPPER EYELID FOR CANCER.
MIS- g. aged seventy three years. had been suffering
Twelve Years from cancerous grow on The upper lid
" the right eye For year past she had suffered great
PAIN IN the and head owing to pressure of the umor
VI le eye, entirely excluding the globe from sight, and
ne pressure on the in that regon. The Doctor
Sa radical cure could hardly be expected patient
" ne years yet it was not impossible. The primary Oh
!e' was to umor so as to relieve the parts
"on 'he great pres sure r which they suffering.
ef which he removed the entire lid and quite prom
ehce IN the inner canthus The patient was quite
0'aoe after the operation Both patients were tho.
'ognis under The sn8sthetic infue Of choroiorm
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A UDlTOR'S NOTICE Burton hjngs
IA berry vs JoseDh KmSsbery. In the Court of Com
Pleas of Bradford county, No. 1870, b, cember Term
1861.
The undersigned an AndOr, appointed by said court
to distribute funds arising from sale OF defendants real
will attend to the duties at his appointment. at lis
Office in the borough of TOwandL, Thursday. the l4th
day Of August 1852 and all persons having claims on
said must present them else be oreI debarred
from the same. J. WOOD,
July l6 1852 Auditor.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

"A i hereby gwen that all persons indebted to the
tate of j. X. VALANCE late of Towanda boro' dec d.,
are hereby requested to make payment without delay.
and all persons having demands against said estatel wi
present them duly authenticated tor -cttemcnt.
SARAH VALANCE,
July l6. 1862. Administrative.
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UDlTOR'S NOTICE In Mr matter Of

A UDITORS NOTICE In the matter Of
IA hreState If Jchn Oman decd. In the Orphans
Court of Bradford county.
The undersigned, an Auditor appointed by said Court
to distribute funds in the hands OF the admini traitor
arising from sale of real OF said decedent will at
tend to the duties Of his appointment at his office i'll the
borough Of Towanda, on Monday, 18th day OF August
lsG2 at 10 O'Clock and all persons having claims
said monies must present them else he forever de-
barred from the same. p. d. MORROW,
JMly lG lsG2. Auditor
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Y IT - m I n G
HgrrE. DEE.-oEEsg'S
QUARTERLY REVIEW OF FASHIONS,

WITH GREAT IMPROVEMENTS AND ADDI-
w ti0ns the summer number contains four large
splendid asii0nplates three fuzed patterns OF desses
comprising the French Waist elegant Sleeve and
Misses Sack.aud sheet Cf and beautiful Braid and
Embroderng Patterns. together with nearly hundred
engravngS of all the novelties for bonnets loak,
trimmings children dresses, etc., and vaisable inforna-
tiOns Milners. Dress makers Mothers, and ladies'
generally presenting the largest and best Fashion Mag
azine in the World, published 473 Broadway, and sold
everywhere At % cts, Yearly 81, with the following
valuable premium:
Each yearly subscriber will be entitled to Il receipt Tor
the selection of worth OF plain patterns from the
designs in the book from the show room they may
be ordered and sent by mail any time during the Year,
byepaying the postage. Splendid inducements to Can.
ssrs Summer No now ready.
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na- How TO Cook GREEN PEAs-Take
on halt the pods Of tie pease you wish to cook AID
s them well in water, then remove the pods and boail
oor peas in this water, and you will havea delicious
dsh.
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rsy TRor-The Troy Tines says that q
.tcb for trot $50 side best three in Ave has been
ado to come off on the East Troy Trotting Park. on
saturday, August I'd.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

The gapes OF our country quite distinct sps-
cies from the wine Grape OF Europe, and are usually
stronger in growth, with longer and entire foliage.
and In their native state with peculiar foxy odor fla
vor and more less hardness of pulp these traits.
however disappear in process Of cultivation and
have already obtained from the wild type varieties
of high duality and superior hardness and
ness In this northern climate, among the best know
offer for sale at exceedingly low prices, ali Of which
vror nf tr-a a
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100 We see it stated that the number of
- hoats lost by the terrible freshet. on the Attn of
syceeds two hundred. The loss OF life issnormous
Iy immense