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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

COUNTERFEIT NoTEs An act is before the
Legislature for the suppression and destruc-
tion of counterfeits 1t provides that after
the first Of May next, it shall be the duty of
the teller or other bank officers who shall re-
ceive in payment, or upon deposit, or for re-
demption, counterfeit, altered or worthless
bank note, to w.ite or stamp upon all such
notes the word Counterfeit" altered or worth
less, adding the name of the bank and his
initials. Any teller or other officer of any
bank who shall neglect or refuse to write up
on or stamp any note as prescribed, shall for
felt and pay the full amount of the note or
notes allowed to pass without being so writ
ten upon. 1t shall be the duty Of all police
officers, constables or other persons, who may
seize any bank notes, dies. plates, coins, or
materials used in counterfeiting, or coming,
after the trial of any person charged with the
unlawful possession thereof to deliver the
same to the Sheriff of the county, in which
such trial shall take place, and the Sheriff
shall destroy the said materials for counter
feiting, in the presence of one or more Of the
judges Of said court.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

DEATH OF SPEAKER PENNINGTON w illiam
Pennington OF Newark, n j., died in that city
few days ago, aged s. years, He was born
in New Jersey, and had always lived there
lie was a prominent member Of the bar, and
at one time occupied the position Chancellor
of that State In 1881 he was chosen Cover
nor, which Office be helo for seven terms o.:
one year each. He was appointed Governor
Of Minnesota by President Tayler, aud con-
frned by the Senate, but declined the ap-
poutment. Subsequently he was appointed
by President Fillmore one of the Judges to set.
tie claims under the Mexican treaty In 1858
he was elected to Congress from the Yth New
Jersey District by the peoples party, bis polit-
eal anteeedents being Whig. Daring the pro
tracted struggle for the Speakership in Seth
Congress, bis name was substituted for that
of Mr. Sherman. in Republican caaeus and
on tie first Of February, 1850, he vas chosen
to that position. In 1861 he came before
the people again for reelection to Congress,
and was defeated
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

h| Concerning the blockade Of the son,h-
ern ports, an officer of our fleet writes that on
ly three steamers have got cat Of Charleston
ia ninety days, aad only two ont Of Savannah.
In the rigid blockade Of the French ports BY
Great BEitain, dasisg the last great European
war, there was nothing that Was SO complete and
effective as is Cur present blockade Our block
ade against vessels going in isequaIIy effective,
which is proved by the exorbitaut prices for
all foreign commodities thrcBghous the south
cru states
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

DaATH OF THE PREsIDENT's S0y.-William
Lincoln, son ofthe President, died on the goth
inst of typhoid fever, at the White House
he was the darling Of the household. He
died at the age of twelve While the nation
rejoices over series of victories, Will.e's fa-
ther and mother mourn over their cherished
boy. Those, therefore, most entitled to
enjoy our glorious successes are now
bowed in agony at the coffin of their son. The
second son of President Lincoln lies stricken
of typhoid fever, aud bis father watches his
disease even as be mourns for his dead broth
er. Ex Governor Newell, of New jersey, emf
nent alike as physician and tatesman, assist
ed Drs Hall and Stone in watching over poor
Willie Lincoln. Governor Newell has been
unremitting 10 his attentions
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

TAXABLE PRoPERTY OF PENSsYLTAXIA.--By
q tabular statement appended to the A2ditor
Generals Report for the year 1861, we learn
that the total valuation cf real and personal
property in the several counties of this Com
wealth, subject TO taxation, amounted to Sos,
049, SCI, upon which State tax Of sl,4T9,
ST. 81 has been assessed. The total popuIa-
ton of the State, By the Census of 1860, is
2,92I, ,046 aad the number Of taxable ia-
habisants is 642, ,492 The aggregate State
tax on watches, amounted TO $l3, s65 90
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27
THE SURRENDER OF NASHVILLE
CONFIRMED

81 LOUIS. feb. p l>oZ.
A special despatch from Cairo to the Dsnl-
ssTat says the late intelligence from the Cun-
berlaud is that General BuelFs forces occupy
Nashville, GsraE0 Harris has tailed iR az
tAs IfHHtss1s iTaoEs, and strong reaetioa las
occurred amcng the people.
Louisville, Eco. - IS52.
Reliable private Information received to-
ight assures Us that Nashville is virtually in
possession of the Union forces.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

EGr The Quartermaster General has issued
strict orders 10 the assistant quartermaster to
promptly, report all cases in which the. Govern
uent has been defrauded, either by the viii
Iainy Of contractors, or the connivance of dis
honest inspectors so that legal proceedings may
promptly be instituted against guilty plunder
ers. Punishment is awaiting those who con
spired to rob, as well as those who couspired
to betray and overturn our Government.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

DIprHERIA-This fatal disease is raging ex-
teusiTtly through the county this winter
We give the following remedy which has been
used by some eminent physicians with marked
success.
Diptheria 10 It's early stage, may be recog.
nized by any person of ordinary capacity, By
two marked symptoms the sensation of a
bone or hard substance 10 the throat, reader
ing swallowing painful and difficult, aud q
marked fGtid or unpleasant smell of the breath.
the result OF It's pulrefactiYe tendency On
the appearance Of these symptoms, if the pa
tient Is old enough 10 Go so. give piece of
gun camphor, OF the size of { marrowfat pea,
and le. it be retained In the mouth, swallow
Ing the saliva charged with it till it is all gone.
In an hour or 50 give another, aad at the end
Of another boUr, a third, fourth will not
usually be required, but if the pain aud IN
pleasant breath are not relieved, it may be
used two or three times more, at little lou
ger interval, say two hours. II the child is
young powder the camphor, which can be easi-
ly done By adding drop or two Of alchohol
to it. aud mix it with an equal quantity Of
powdered rock candy. aud blow t through q
tube or quill toto his throat, depressing the
tongue with the heft of the spoon Two or
three applications will relieve.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27
s,..a....,A..22lAQn 81.

At the house Of the brides parents Feb 20 I,r1 =,
Rev l. + Roberts, Mr. WlLBER L. LEWIS. =, p;
ford county, TO Miss SUSAN z. MCGEE. ofRgs5 =.
queAanna county.
In SmthEed, en- the l2th inst. at the residence q,
brides father. by Rev james Parker. c. W06p = :
Miss FREEDOMS Il. NILES, al Of Snitb5e.d y
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

B9~ 1t is stated that the sound Of The -.
nonading at Fort Donelson was heard /,
hundred miles, Singular as it may appes, 4, 4,
shock was felt at much greater dis,anc.
1t is represented to have been terrific as .,
away as Richmond.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

H% Il is reported that the rebels have
commenced the evacuation OF Columbus An
" on TO Memphis movements viii soon be
made, aud they know that they cannot long
retain possession of their Mississippi strong
bold
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27
IMPORTANT FROM ARKANSAS.

HEArCr rARTERs, 81. LoCEs, Feb. 20, 1854
To Major Gs1eyzi AcC. eiIaR: =
Price. being reinforced By NcCaloeh's CON-
maud, made 8 stand at Sugar Creek I'VE
crossed into Arkansas on the 18th, and was
defeated after short engagement, and again
fed. Many rebel prisoners were taken. and
the arms which Prices men threw away in
their fight
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

The REBELs EEACUATING CKSTREvILLE AND
MAsAssAs.-It Is stated, on good authority,
that the rebels are eTacuatiDg CentreTiHe aad
Manassas. The same facts have been commu-
nicated BY Government scouts, and the news
Is believed at headquarters.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

ED fhe total cost Of the new Court Ho,,.
at WIlliamsport has been S4O,O32 96. as q,
ted in the Auditors report for Lycouis,
county.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

In Wyausiug twp, MILTON BiLEs, aged 70 years end
c months.
trious and modest to faait-ia sickness pat ct; hs
was peace.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

in the evening, when the wind blew so fresh
that the boats dragged their anchors, and had
to be separated.
This morning at sunrise the expected prison
ers made their appearance on the steamer
William Allison, which, it seemed had also
anchored for the night few miles above u.s.
She Immediately came alongside, and the
roll of prisoners being called, they were trans.
ferred to our boats. The return passage was
made without any accident, ami We arrived
here at about 10 o'clock this f.renoon. The
prisoners will be Immediately sent North.
The steamer Georgia has just arrived at
Fortress Monroe. She has on board the
Twenty First Indiana Regiment
Another French gunboat is coming up.
The Adelaide brought down from Baltimore,
this morning, the Fourth Wisconsin Regiment.
They will be temporarily encamped on the
beach. Other regiments are shortly expect-
ed
A flag of truce to Crany Island this after.
noon took several passengers down, and brought
back the crew Of the Fiugal, which ran the
oloc2ade of SavaDGan some time since, with
valuable cargo the captain and crew Of
the light-ship, before reported as having gone
ashore during the last severe storm, and the
crew of a British schooner which had also run
into Richmond
Neither Colonel Corcoran, Colonel Lee nor
Major Revere is among the return prison
eTS.
BALTIMORE, Feb. q.
An interesting interview was had with one
of the prisoners who had been confined at
Richmond for seven months. He gives unms.
taxable evidence of the fact that strongU Bion
organization of Richmond aion men claim 10
be three thousand str, ne and are eagerly wait
ing and longing for opportunity to fug out
the Stars and Stripes.
Out Of seventeen fortifcalioDs erected around
Richmond, only one was armed. The ojty
could be easily taken.
Desperate efforts are making to get recruits
for the army.
The seccssionists admit that, unless they can
secure the service of every male in Virginia
between IS and 60, they must yield Virginia
in thirty days.
The Union men have leagues, regularly or
ganized, with signs and pass words.
Many acts of kindness were shown, on every
possible opportunity, to the prisoners.
Our informant has handsome gold guard
chane, presented to him by the ladies, accom-
panied by an unanimous note, expressing the
links on the chain of Union would soon be
more firmly united than ever.
Union men Informed him that the army at
Manassas was falling back That from three
to FIVE regiments we're daily arriving at Rich
moud. Tennessaens going to Tennessee, and
CarolniauS and others to their several States.
1t is understood that only some thirty thousand
men would remain at Manassas.
News of the Fort DOael<on surrender had i
most dishearteniHg effect in Richmond, bat it
cheered the hopes of the UnioniSts who say
they want it to be known by the federal gov
ernment that they are ready to welcome the
old flag and fight for it.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

A PREDICTIoN FCLFIMED-Gen McClel-
Ian predicted that when the first clap was
heard the country would Immediately hear
thunder all about the sky and the glorious
news alike from the East and West is eoufrm.
ing the prophecy New let the blows fall thick
and fast until The rebellion is closed.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

SICKNESS OF GES BEAUREGARD.-The Carries
ton Couri=r OF the lTsh inst, says With
deep regret We learn that Gen. Beauregard is
sick in Nashville of typhoid fever or sore
throat We understand that prayers were Of
fered in our several churches yesterday com
meniing him to divine protection"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

~ The Jura brings Intelligence OF the ar
rival OF Mason and SiideH at Southampton
No enthusiasm Nas manifested on their ar
rival -..-
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

ORPHANS COURT SALE--Bl Tii.4
~ cf an order or the Orphans Coori q 8Fz1'-- :.
~, viii be exposed 70 pBblic s1is.o iaf PiS =
O clock. r n. o. Saturday. tAs 2sil CAY q A-..s
fhe following described l1t. piece or parcel E,
the estate % {. C. BAldE.a 1ec 4 siiCais n tss@ p
beginning al pine stamp. thence soCia - = - -
70 a pos. and stones. the1ce sl4lh Ees. - *
e % post thence north SEQ west. : pec5ss :.
thence aOTt 14s2 east 5s3 per-bes, t1s1-e 79t1 -
50 SO Percbes % the place oi beginning. l---'
s. acres and y p1rches- 4
TEsxs-0 -0Ee-i0zrta the purchase money % = -.
co1frmati0z Of sale, the balance i alls l1,-.-- ~
from with interest.
PEMBROKE SQCTRES, la='s
LYDIA A. WELLS,
Us-ri-k FEB 2S l~s2
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

TIE Treasury NorEs-A co,,..
discussing the financial measure sspoadeat I,
gress, truly observe that the Am.''ore =, os'ore ca.
can have no better guarantee i. Can psop,
money circulating among them t5sn %! papa
wealth Of the nation, which i '0s sas,
pledged for the redemption Of r. "'eealri,
notes. All the property Of the conn. nS E's'Vp
no such exemptions as are created y vii
charters, is responsible for their nss..! ;! oa't
suStain the struggle for salvation If t,s1', - h
which is now belog crowned with 30 n. ma, a''a
rious triumphs, the citizens of the Trn;.a! g+
can well afford 10 contribute Ebe.'I Sala
Of their resources for the preservo,;a Piao'
their great interests. 1t is 10 great ~ /. y, =" q
for sickman 10 pay liberal fee 70 s''gsp
clan who restores his health and pm
as tie5war is, it will bot cost more tb,r 'lsn
tion OF the annual income Of the An'' ~
people. "a
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

ASTONISHING DEVELOPMENT OF UNION FEELING.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

CAPTURE OF GAINESVILLE.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

ARRIVAL OF RELEASED UNION PRISONERS.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27
ORPHANS COURT SALE-By IrH

ORPHANS COURT SALE-By va I
" OF an order q the Orphans C0a-t q 80;
y, vii be explsed 70 paalic verdus, o. t1t -
clock p Z - o. ThErsdsy he l7th car @. - -
D. lSs3 ali that certain p5ece pz-csi q al3 -r
oE joseph Bs5ile-s estate lzse 6f Arzzsll2 ~
II said tsp beginning a. Israel No1-s SEQ -
yellow birrh. thenae EgFth So ws-l - = -
A1rzn kaissz' siae, tae1ce 19Tth = cas- 70
e 10 corner % Btddte's and thence sg-I1 : -
% ISRAEL Eosre's lArd stake and <is-es g 80 -.
Ee=t IS perches and thres nks = i4e gs-e O
containing 100 acres more or less. - =
Txzws-Oae- -sy-rsh q purchase E11rI -. - vsa
eoafr-assisa oF sale ana rhe ealN7rs EL.-1 -.
;aeEe1i SitA interest E0St-ht A.---..-'.
Feb - 1851. AE-~
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

FROM FORT MONROE.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

SURRENDER OF NASHVILLE.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

Naj5r-GeaeraI Commanding.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27
Important Reconnaissance on the
Potomac.
UNION ACCOUNTS.
Sr. LOWS, February

ST. LOUIS reoEuary ~, 1867.
To Major General Mcclellan -
ClarksyilJe is taken, with supplies enough
for our army for twenty days. The pace is
now occupied by General Smiths division.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-27

Fowsuda. Feb. II. 1851.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-04-02
FRou EUROPE

Aotf,lk March 20.
Tie steamship llousa. f,om L,srtpooi.
With dates uP 10 the l2th INST. hs. arrived.
IL ihr H.u-e IT Lurd., lard Campbell
called attention ia The inriticieney II The
Bnckatr Of Confederate Ports. and moved
tor The correspondence un the .ubjset.
Lnrd Russell rrpiied 10 The proof advanced
b. Lord Campbell Of the ineiIiciency 81 the
Bioe ade, and rreuunted the eifnfis made by
The Narih TO render II effective. ~ argoed
tiat Tie sant II Cotton IN III English mar
krt was the best test that The Blockade was
not an empty one He sddsd ih,t the ~.
nrWal 81 the old feeling brt~e.n the Narih
and south was impossible. bui be hoprd tia,
tie North would consent 10 peaceful srpa.
ration u tie Sf4te.. anil trasird thar within
three mouth. the ~af asuld clase. lsa,ing
emancipation pn. s,blr 10 e sfrcie.i by graz
dual ard prarripl mrans. ~ fuithrf .sId.
n, iornai communication had brvr made 4,
The French s'.,efnmsnt as regards tie IN
eiiicirHty &c M Bloc ade.
A screw steamer, named Annie childs,
bad arrived At Queenstown. iram Wllming.
tor. N. g.. ieern1y.
42nO 600 sterling. ~ Australaslan Guild
hid treenil, arrived 10 EngIand.
Tie latest ad,ices from Li,.rpool. pia
Qaesnsi"an dated 10Th inst. say: Amrri.
ean Sreurllir. we're ftm.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-04-02
A MODEL SPEECH III GEy. BRAGG.

Will 81 he wav u Jtck.nn. Tenn fhe
other day. 20 take ramninl IT the Gnnfpd.
crate forces. Gen Bragg mlfe the following
brief, pithy AID sensible speech n VI riIian
Miss:
PELLow cIrrzgSs: l. def,rencs to ypur
repeated csll. ! appear only IL zee AM b.
seen. AMI to tender t. you my thanks for
your kindpess.
lhis Is time for acts. not wold.. ES-
perience has taught mr, tor, that eyery man
should suck 70 hi. trak.. IL mtny effrt,. |
belie,e | never made but one successful
speech--lnd lhtf was, in few sorts, when
cogrteh M wiip-the result then bel. -
due less 10 any merit either III the speech ~
the spsaker Than to an unlprtunaie habit
with young adt,s & deciding mme irom an
Impulse Than reason. BY Which. as in my
case. they are too APP u be- unfortunate.
Ponder we'll, thru, nv fellow citizens. this
piece of ADVICE never call on al I'D soldier
.psecbrs; and. u soa will pa,don ne !pr the
liberty. ! will aid never send politician. t.
eommsnd YOUR srmi.s.
From that tine our cause will prosper.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-04-02
FROM TIE RLoRfpA COAST.

Augusta. March 90 fhr Savanpah Re-
publican u this morning SAYS that on sanr.
day last Frtlctal gunboi which wa. des-
patched Ia New Smytns. FInrida. frum st.
Augustine. sent -umr btrges. with hiiy-twe
men. % attack onr traop,. Captain Owens.
with thirty hursemrn. apenrd fire "n The bar
ges. killing fprty Frdrrali.ts. marially waund.
lng two and taking one prisoner. Oaly nine
Of the Yankees escaped. The negro pilot
Who brought in The barges was captured and
hung. The Yankees sent a Gag Of truce for
leave 10 bury their dead. With Ma granite!
IN condition "a their surrenirrivg ~ tie
negroes fhry bad stalen. rhe latter sill he
delivered Up soaa.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-04-02

a. ihe militia were. we suppose retreat was
mere question Of time.
We learn from various quarters that Gen.
eral Branch bore himself firmly and brasely
as any man could, preserving his coolness
and presence of mind and doing all that q
man in his circumstances could, It is pro-
per TO add that We have BY inquiry satisfied
ourselves that the militia made very cred
table stand Tor comparatively raw and de,
fectiyely armed body Of men.
The first attack of the enemy appears TO
have been made upon the point where the
county road passed through our entrench-
mcnts. and this was expected TO be the main
attack. but the enemy were driven back
there BY Latham's grape and canister. Sub.
sequen,ly, they made for The opening where
the railrnad passed through. There was ro
grape and canister. and the resul, i known
The engineer was possibly going 10 put ~
guns! God save the State
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-04-02
OPTICAL PATRONAGE.

There - 40 greater source ol corruption
than the patronage ahieh government be.
stoss, and.uI grester source 81 danger when
abused Equity exist, in the br.towmeni af
Offices, - 10 all distribution Of brnef,s.
amongst men A man who has Tie hi.her
qualities 81 intfgriiy. diligence and eliicien.
81, ~ Tree governments. has moral right
70 an Office over anothrr. inferior 10 him in
all these qualities aud the reverse il obyi.
gus. The office, 10 free governments. due.
mt bel"ng 10 the dispenser 81 il. but 10 the
people who created IL. and for whose bcnciit
a exists. The dispenser or appoiniee, is
only trustee aud. as moral obligation re-
quifes HIM 10 besiow il upon that nan Win
vii best I'll IL 80. the man vhO can best
gu II. has moral right 10 The Office, because
he can best fulfill The purposes Tor which II
wa created. Obligation on unp side. and
right on tn other, here cooperate, a. in
most other tran.aetion. Of life. When piy.
ing "lee ~ the must competent, We con-
eede right, without doing any one wrpng;
but we can tdUor no one without injustice
y some one else. This partiallty and. al.
Though where there are other cIaim,nls a.
uiiice, u may b. benefit 10 him in whom
Il j. bestowed, il is a wrong TO another. Not
principles, but pariizanship and personal
factions. aud lnaugursred TO control ihe pub.
lie Interests aud weld their power. Rulers
may be very atti,e, and very busy; bal, IL
justice be not Tie rudder II ~ other yir.
tues. The faster they sail the further they
shall Ind themselves from THAT haven
where they should be-" Justice i The great
object Of government TIE practice OF in.
justice is the objectionable SIN. corrup'ing
the State u is fountain head, taiIting the
Whole system with The seeds Of .eryiIlty aud
Of lnsUlsDce. with their necessary compile
meni. bitterness and dissen.ion destroying
all confidence and undermining ali virtue.
Charleston Hrrvry