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The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-10-17
VIRGINIA.. scott County, to wit:

VIRGINIA., SCOae OONMtye ~ WIZ
To the Clerk Of the Court Of said county
EXIE, James O. Wood, Robert L. Williams and
w f. H. Qnillin, three freeholders of the
said county, that by virtue of a warrant to us
directed by Ezekiel K. Herren, a Justice OF the
county, we have this day, on our oaths, ap-
praised three hogs taken up by Nathaniel 4.
Smith on his land as estrays, and assess the va
lue of the said estrays at thirty dollars. The
said hogs are black spotted, one a barrow, one Q
spade sow, and one an open sow-two are mark
ed with a swallow fork in each ear, and an I'M
derbit out of the right car, and one unmarked
no brand-about two years old.
Given under our hands this 18th day OF Sep
TENDER, 1862. J. Q. WOOD,
R. L. WILLIAMS,
E. II. QUILL1N.
ACopy.-Teste, ~
Sept. %, 1S62-4w
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-10-17

Congress has passed a law to hang all SOL
diers and camp followers of the Yankee army
who shall be found circulating counterfeit
Confederate notes in our territory. The Of
fen ders to be tried by court martial.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-10-17
CalI and Examine cur stock.

A I great trouble and expense we have Sc
N cured q good supply of Indigo, Copperas
and Extract of Logwood, Foolscap and Note Pa
per, and Envelopes;
Pens, Pencils, Ink and Waters;
Shears, Scissors, Pocket and Pen Knives;
Pins and Needles, and large stock of School
Books, States, Copy Books, Slate Pencils, &C.,
&C.,
Also sThe Partizan Leaders, novel; and an
Apocalyprc of the Origin and Struggles Of the
Southern Confeteracy."
sThe Seven Days Battles in front of Rich
mond."
..Cavalry Tacsics"-Illustrated.
The Maps of Virginia, N. and s. Carolina,
Tennessee and Kentucky
Besides a very extensive variety OF almost
every thing in our line.
Abingdon, Oct. 8, 1862
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-10-17
The Latest FROM the Noraz,.

Gen. Bragg Retreating from Kentucky.
Rebel Goec,uoy Of Kentucky Isastgavated--
The Losses an the Battle Of co,1ath-Defettt
of tile Rebels IN Nissoari-1deance Ia The
gold Market.
RICHMOND, Oct. 1o.-Northern dates of the
9Th have been received.
A despatch from Louisville repres hts that
Gen. Bragg is retreating from Kentucky, fol-
lowed by the Federals.
Lexington and Frankfort have been eyacuat-
ed by the rebels.
Before leaving Frankfort the rebels inaugu-
rated Richard Halves as Governor of ken
lucky.
The Yankee loss at Corinth is reported to
be three hundred killed and eight hundred
wounded. The rebel loss is estimated at
eight hundred killed and eighteen hundred
wounded. The latter are in the hands of the
Federals.
A dispatch from st. Louis says Scheduled
has defeated the rebels at Neutmia IN South
western Missouri
Gold in New York has advanced to 1911
Exchange 1876.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-10-17

IN GALS. Spirits Turpentine, and 1000
OU pounds Spanish Whiting.
Oct. 10, 49, T. Ct. MCCONNELL & Co.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-10-17
GENERAL sTUAKsI1s RAID.
Destruction of Ordnance and Army
Stores.

Capture of a large Nunaber Of Prisoners and
Horses Gen. Staart's Way cat Through
Stones DECISION.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-10-17
Pranarty for Sale.
Raw KHIdes Wanted.

7HYHE subscriber wishes to purchase from to
d 500 Raw Hides. for which he will pay the
highest market price in cash or grain.
He will tan hides for one-thirtl. His work
will be warranted to be as we'll done as it can be
anywhere. JAS. DOWELL, 4
North Fork, Washington Co., Va.
s Oct.10 1927
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-10-17
News from the vest.

Outrageous Conduct Of Roseacrans's Troops.
Our Army Being Constantly Rein
forced
The Mobile and Ohio Railroad Held By the
Co1s5eaerates.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-10-17

Onan LBS. Bar Iron.
e)J11U t. G. MCCONNELL & Co.
Oct. 10, 1862.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-10-17

rAsTER Oil, Copperas, Percussion Caps SO.
u B. F. MANTZ.
Friendship, Aug. l, 1852.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-10-17
Wanted,
sugar. sugar!! Sugar!!!

BUST received and for sale hogshead of best
cd Brown Sugar. Call soon if you want any.
1t is going fast VIM. NJ. 6. SANDOE.
Sept. 18th :1662-tf. - Z.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-10
RafscfIEIllcoiis.
BOOK BINDERY.

THE subscriber having Withdrawn from the Argus
l. building would respectfully inform the public that
he las euoIe his Plain and Fancy Budery to the North
Room the Wa; dHouse formerly occupied by she Post
0fice, wherghelis prepared to bind oil Kinds OF
Dooksin the m ost approved aud wor1msniike manner
Having to share my profits wthuo second persotlt fat
ter myself TIN! ny prices wiz meet the satisfaction OF the
pablo.
Thankful FOR the confidence reposedn me and the pub
lie appreciation OF my work for the last two years
shall endeayor in tn future to merit the continuance OF
public sappo.g.
work will be warranted. Terms, Cash,
REAlso, large assortment OF STATIONERY of the
best quality t the lowest pzlces. J1Saces and Consta-
ble's BLANKS, of all kinds. vt-T II laar.se-rT
PICTURE FRAMES, round. square and oval and pic
tures frAmedr 10 order cheaper than known here
...A gOHANN II. BENDER,
Tovanda Jan. IL 1860. BoOkbinder and Artist.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-10
EDUCATION, MORALITY AND RELIGION

upon the masses Of the PEOPLE and in all its discussion
it endeayors constantly TO be guided aud controlled
the spirit of
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-10
LINCOLN TO BE ELECTED
VET ell these seem only to increase the
L. business and prosperity Of the Old Foundry and
TGAcHEHsE sgCP,

(South side Of Pine st. one door East of II. S. Mer-
81 cur's StOre.) s.s.. i asas.- I'd
The unders gned would call the attention Of all con-
cened to the fact that he i prepared TO do and will ex-
ecute all work entrusted TO him with dispatch and In the
most workmdn-like manner
FITTING. UP MILL IRONS, REPAIRING STEAM
ENGINES from the simplest to the most cOmplieate in
any of their parts, and WARRANTED to give satstac.
tion. ..-
PLOWS always on hand OF the most approved pat
terms wooded in the most substantial manner
Having recently added considerably to his facilities for
doing work, and employing experienced workmen in
every depart be is confident that lie can satisfy all
who favor him with their patronage.
Towanda, Oct I5 1880.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-10
TTaW EoZE VgEEE1E gZEI1s

March IS. J0HANN F. BENDER, Binder.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-10
THAVE Just received from the City, o
Il LARGE Stock of
IMPORTED PURE LIQUORS.

Of every variety. My stock Of LIQUORS has been pur
chased for CASH directly from the Importers. whereby
am enabled TO furnish Farmers for the approaching
Harvest Superior and Pure article OF Liquor, of any
kind whatever, at LOWER PRICES than were ever he
fore offered in TOWanda
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-10
nhe II ew Watienal Eoap.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BE

Z he L y " y Ell II \ ' NJ DE [. y
: appointed by Hon. 5. p. CHASE. Secretary Of the
Treasury. Agent .or receiving subscriptions to The New
National Loan of Treasury Notes, bearing interest at the
rate Of $40 per cent perannum, hereby give notice that
subscription book is open ~ the above named Of
fee.
These notes will be nf the denomination Of $50 500
$500 81 900, aud = 0G0 and all dated 10Th August
1851 payable in gold in three ye}r or convertible into
twenty year six per cent loan ~ the option 81 the hold
EaCn Treasury Note has interest coupons attached,
which le cut of and collected in gold the Mint
cry six months, and at the rate Of cent per day
each $50.
any ordinations required 10y the subscriber viii be
chceruy made. and ihcy will by the plan adopted. lie
saved from any trouble o writing letters The UndeI.gn-
ed raportHg each subscription the Treasury Depart
meHt from whence the Treasury Notes VIII be sent 10
each subscriber soon as possible.
IT, Tie Loan cH bear 'R'eTeSt each subscriber from
the dG Of f.eir sutsc,jp jpiOR, al Ills CGsce.
The ample security OF this loan. its great convenience
together with the patriotic desire 20 sustain the Govern
mcnt of our country IN the present crisis Will is hop
ed. viii induce liberal subscription from the citizens of
this county.
Payment Of sahs riptions may be made in GOLD or
CHECKS, Or NOTES OF ANY OF TIE CITY BANKS
b. s. RUSSELL,
Subscription Agt.
Tovvou1a Oct Ic
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-10

To be- or net to be hat is the question!
Whether It's nollerin the mind 10 suffer
The sIinrs and arrows Of outrageous opposition,
Or by taking up arms against sea Of printing ink,
And opposing, end them"
TINE proprietor Of the Argus takes o-cason in adver
Using his Bindery indulge in uncalled for fling
about sort of concern which is hoping To deiude
the public." 4 have opened Bndery my own ac-
coun the inference is that il the public bring their
binding to me they are in danger OF being deiaudcd
For two years have worked for Mr.. PAEeoNs, and he
has taken great pains stsiythe public was the best
Binder i'm America" as the columns Of the ArgHs vii
testify Has he been al that time "delUding the pub
lic?" If have been engaged in fraud, lie has been th
principal But refer % my work during that time
evidence that there has been no fraud pGctiCed.
Having served o long apprenticeship at the Bribery
business have resumed business here on my own az
count as know of nothing which prevents me from fol
lowing legitimate and hawful calling TOR my support.
shall enlclvorby good work and attention my bust
ness TO give public satisfaction.
March Is JOHANN T. BENDER Binder.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-10
!rhe Tgew National Loan

TT1HE UNDERSIGNED ARE PREPAR
L ed to furnish, without the delay OF sending TO Wash
ngton the new United States Treasury notes and offer
throughout the county who may wish to procure any
portion of the loan.
The notes issued in sums of $50 $lO0 $500 $50,
81 600 and s. 900 bearing interest from the 10th of
last at the rate OF 10 per cent. per annum or two
cents per day every $780, payable every six months
and the face OF the 2ote rcdeamabe in three years with the
privilege of exchanging at the expiration the time for
20 years U. S. six per cent. stock
Any luther information in regard to the loan will be
heeruy given upon nquiring at Office by address
ed by letter. LAP0RTE M son & Co
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-10


The Collegiate year is divided into three terms of IA
weeks EACH The anniversary exercises viii be held at
the close OF the Spring term.
No deduction viii be made for absence cxeept in
of protraced illness of over two weeks.
instrumental Music will not as heretofore taught in
the Institution but 10y special arTangement-a class will
be taught in nall adoiningthe grounds ofthe Institute
by the Teacher OF Vocal Music.
This arrangement has been adopted for the past term
and experience has proved il to be eminentlv sprr IN
the plan pursued in former years. Special pains will be
taken to secure the greatest progress Of those sh IN
take lessons IN this branch Terms will be heretofore
Tuition on Piano Forte ner term .. s1o m
use ol instrument on which to take lcssons.. 81
40 Tor practice. ................ . or
Pupils boarding in the Hall will furnish their own tow
els, &c and the table silver a. their option It'll desa
Die that they also furnish their bed and leddnn
wnen u Is convenient but when otherwise these will bo
furnished at slight charge.
IL IS strongly recommended that students from abroa
shoud board IN the Institution better opportunities
Tor advancement in study are thereby secured
Sofm@ Department-Special exercises are arranged
without extra charge for those preparing themselves
Ieachers OF Common Schools. PROT c. r COBURN the
abe ana well known Superintendent of Common Schools
IN the county has kindly consented to organize the Tea
chef class, and direct the course to be pursued
lie viii also be present conuct its eXercsps os oFep
Iheory and Practice OF Teaching also on other
connected with Normal training.
Those persons therefore intending to engage in teach
ing tor the winter will hnd greatly to their advantage
to be present during the Fall term.
Proi Coburns connection with the institution ia M,
soh as 10 IN any way interfere with the discharge of the
regular duties of his Office. 80
No pains will he spared on the part of the Pacnlv
trustees IN sustaining the high republication the inStn
ton has hitherto enjoyed aud In rends ring il nra
thy OF future patronage and support
March %, 1892. MIS- S'' >" ''-IiA"' Frin'ips''
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-10
Towanda, June IL. 1850.
HIS IS THE ESTARLISuMENT

a where you find a very fine assortment OF
WATCHES AND !EWELRI OF all descriptions also a
good stock Of CLOCKS prices ranging rom 10 shilling,
up, and warranted TO give good satisfaction sale.
am also agent for the sale of D. L. LENTS celebrated
BlIometCrs which every farmer should always have Pri
eeS from SS to $50. according to finish REPAIRING
done rs usual in neat and workmanlke aurerand war
Tautcd. VIVA. ca ANBEPLJN.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-10
HOT Ell TX EEPER S
Groceries 6 Provisions

OF every description, will be kept constantly hand
prices LOWER than elsewhere in this town.
Confident that am enabled TO sell my entire stock OF
Goods either at Wholesale Retail less than like goods
can lie purchased this side of the City respectfully
lici tho public to examination at Nos, Brick Row
Ii. w. NOBLE.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-10

in all its Branches in the latest and most approved STYLES
and on the most favorable terms.
Having secured, permanently, the services of Mr. H.
c. MmTEKAR, q finished workman from Philadephia
and having added extensively to the fixtures of the con
cern-giyng greater facility than tormerIy-we can pre-.
sent to the public the most positive of our ab
ity to please our patrons
e8- Customers should GP particular TO remember that
the Argus Bndery, is in the Argus Building as form
erly, (frs building north ofhe Ward HouSe) and is CON
neCted with Book and Stationery Store and Printing
Office, where all work should be delivered
CAUTION.-We are compelled in Justice to ourselves
and old customers well to prevent imposition
upon the public generally to cautiGn them against sort
that falsely holds out to the public that it
the Argus Bindcry. This fraud is practiced doubt
with hope OF deludng the Public. Against this bold
and deliberate attempt to deceive they hereby
toned.
AB Particular attention paid to re Binding All work
guaranteed.
ss- Country Produce of all kinds taken in payment
for work
E8- Having made complete arrangements, we are pre-
pared to Rulc and Bind BLANK BOOKS toany style or
patteIn, at prices as low as elsewhere.
Sowanda, March 5. 1850. E. PARSONS
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-10
The Argus Book bindery
Again in Full Operation!

WE have the qualification ofannouncing to our friends
w customers and the public, that we are now pre-
Cd : do
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-12-20
DECEMBER 90, 1862 i , as r = ',Gaoet :, 3 LEX " 70 s
Mr.. PENDLETCN offered. III following

Mr.. PENDLETGN oIered..., e following
and demanded the previous question on lis
passage :3a / g. < @2l .ilst4 2at Ht
Resolved, That the President Of The Unit.
! ed States be. requested to inform the llous
if in his jude sment il is no. cons is.ent will,
the pub lie interest, " hethrr in ary oath ri
all glance or aisle r.quiitA TO I've taken by
any person now or latcfy held in custody by
the authority Of sho United States, wss IN
serted clause tossthe effect tfat h- Shculd
not bring suits for the recovery Of damages
or such imprisonment, or that he should
not oppose by speech or otherwise, the war
measure Of tho Administrations. p '1fg =
III On, motioniof r,ir. STEVENS, the resolI.
tpn was tabled, 7s against 4ol5f hiiE 'hsF'
Mr.. PENDLETON offered resolution
calling Upon tho Secretary Of War to fur
sh the number oe volunteers furnished
( from each State for the 20 ,eGe forSihs three
months.i sAlsn, ~ e numbsr Under the tier
calls. designating the length Of service.
Tabled. dW GD .Yiio sdi 70 EEas |i'i - 'h4A
Mr.. GURLEY ofertd a resolution which
was,adoptcd. calling on the President to fur
nishD all the correspondence between tie
President, and any Department, since the
campaign of the Peninsula was undertaken.
s. Mr. KELLOGG, Of Ill.,. offered rescltl-
ton. which was adopted instructing tie
Committee on Territories to enquire into the
expcdiency Of establishing territorial GOV,
srnment for that region of country in which
are tho Samen river gold mines
The House than went into COMMITTEES Of
the Whole onthe state OF. the Union on the
Presidents Message 2 81 aas7 ''..' ta.'' ''''i
Mr.. cox spoke abou, the conduct of the
Administration Of President Lincoln, and
the policy Of the Republicans in general. ar
guing that the people, in the recent cleo
tons, ahad condemned the emancipation
edict of the, President, and his other mea-'
sures. Cox said he asserted what ne knew
to. he true, namely, that the removal Of Gen,
Mcclellan was a sacrifice to apnease the, alb
olitionsts. That officer, being in favor of
conducting the. war by organized armies,
and under and not above the Constitution,
The Administration will be compelled to re-.
sort to Gen, Mcclellan for carrying on the
war and its policy. Unless this be done, .
Instantaneous peace will be the result .a.
The Committee arose AID the House ad,
iourned. .1,.,,ts F7.t :.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-12-20
What the President Promised
r'nGr,5 gne Young Lady.
From the Utica Herald ;,

a.. Er From the Utica Herald ~
Those who were Of the unusually
large company that besicged the
waiting room adjoining the Presidents
apartment in the White House, on the
morning Of the 2ad of September
the day succeeding the issue of the
Proclamation of Freedom-will doubt
less never forget a remarkable inc l.
dent that then transpired. A gentle
had discovered the President
through a slight opening between the
folding doors on the right Of the ante.
chamber, pacing slowly up and down
the long and thickly carpeted hail.
Tall, angular, with hair snarled and
unkempt, whiskers awry, collar and
slippers very much down at the heel !;
bis eyes gazing low at vacancy, his
shoulders dropping one hand behind
his back, the fingers twitching ner-
vously; the other thoughtfnlly pulling
at his beard-in garb ill>fitting, in
face homely and impressive, and in
manner patient, resolute, meditatiye-
this was the figure that immediately
after discovery became the cynosure
of a constellation of eyes. Whispered
remarks were made, one by an elder
ly gentleman to- the effect that the
President would not keep faith with
the letter ofthe Emancipationist Proc
lamation. young girl of remarka-
bic beauty, who hung upon his arm,
and who had been gazing on the sub
ject Of the doubt with undisguised ad-
imiration, looked up rather scornfully
and said: ''Won't he 2 I'm not
afraid of it-you shall see y and reiiu-
-quishing the gentleman's arm, she
passed, to the astonishmentt of all,
through the doorway, moved up the
hall with an airof exquisite grace, and
paused almost in front Of Mr.. Lincoln,
who stopped in surprise. ''Pardonn'
pleaded the intruder in short French
way; then, earnestly looking up in his
faoe: ssbut th ey say, Mr.. President, you
will not keep your word about the
slaves. l love you for the words, and
say you will. Which is itsn The
face Of the President was radiant as
he bent to take her hand and said -
ssYou need not fear--I shall not fail. y
& The questioner, with suppressed
triumphant 81 knew it," withdrew,
while the slow walk in the hall weat
on :
This Incident is veritab!e, and has
never before been made public
PAPER PROM CoRN Husks. The London
Mechanic Magazine states that excellent pa
per is now made in Europe from the leaves
Of Indian corn. There is one paper mill in
Switzerland, and one in Austria, in which
paper is made from such leaves exclusively.
The husk which envelope the ears of corn
make the best quality" t
What becomes Of all the theories of Lava
ter when the brgsnds and beggars Of RomO
have stood As models for all the great works
~ = ~ -.
Of art, and for the likenesses Of saints and
cherubimss q e H'iee
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-12-20
How a Lawyer Headed off a
Draft COmmissi oner.

Says the Reading (Penna.) Times 1t is
well known that Commissioner Kupp was
very precise and exact in his proceedings,
always keeping an eye to the interests of the
country, while dealing honorably with all
Now, it happened that. among the able
bodied men drafted from one of the Hedel-
bergs, there was an obese specimen of lu-
manity, but whom the chances hit as one Of
the elect. When he received his ticket
for soup" he FASTENED to Reading, and know.
ing where lived the cutsst specimen of ..
lawyer, he went straight to his office. Said.
he: '@"
"I'm drafted r. 1..s .@s
'''rhe deuce you are i. mast have been
a strong man that drafted YOU" lHa
"Well, P,n drafted. and want to get
out. Can't march. I'll pay well" ra
''very we'll" f,-g .t sesrt
The twain proceeded 10 the. Office Of tho.
Commissioner ,s,.,
Here" said the lawyer, Commission,
cr, I've got $ substitute"
Commissioner looked at the wheezy spe-
:imen for some tirne. He won't do can't
march,, sai9N = s.s' .it'.Aa b's" =
"But be must do" clustered out the
lawyer, land you know he will.n'd za -
. He can't march; he won't do; and &
can't take him." A - s..5s5
This was what our smart friend wanted.
"He won't do, eh - - ..,-.
"No; he WON'T -
"Wen, then, scratch his name off ths list.
he is drafted and wants to be exempted r
The Commissioners looked at the lawyer
for about minute then regarded the fat.
draft and, without speakings word, scratch
ed off his name.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-12-20

What becomes Of all the theories Of Lava
ter when the brigands and beggars Of Rome
have stood As models for all the great works
Of art, and for the likenesses Of saints and
cherubimss if "a te9