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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-04-09
THE STATE CONVENTION.

In our columns appears the call of the Re
publican County Committee. for. q County
Convention, made in pursuance of the call of
the State Committee, to be held at Pittsburg,
on the lst day of July next. The Republican
County Committee have wisely and literally
provided in that call for the co operation of
all the loyal men of the County 1t is no
time now for men who cordially agree in SEN
timent to stand aloof, and cavil about party
names or Designations Names are meaning
less, and Of no Importance. The principles Of
an organization are its soul, and the ends to
be attained for the country, should be its grand
object
The country needs now the active aud zeal
GUS cooperation of all the loyal and true men
of the land Treason turks in every neighbor
hood, and spreads its vile poison at every op-
portunity. More baleful and perncious still,
the spirit of party exists among the democratic
leaders, to such an extent that the support
they should render the government is either
totally withheld or given in a way as to be
positively detrimental The masses of the
people do not share this feeling, aud they
should break away from the bonds Of an intol-
Grant party, and act with those who are
heartily for the Government and the country.
This call is not intended to include thc Cop
peyheadS here or elsewhere 1t is not expect.
ed that those who place Party above Country
will act with the great Republicaa party Of
County, while they are in the " bonds Of their
iniquity" To the truly and Internationally
loyal men Of the State it is addressed. To
oil those who desire to see the Rebellion
crushed, and the Union restored to its ntegr-
ty to all who are willing to make use of the
means placed in our hands, to put down the
traitors arCayed against our flag to all who
sustain the General Government in its meas
ures and endeaVors to restore the Union
without reserve; to all who overlooking minor
questions of difference and detail, are in favor
OF strengthening the hands of the Government;
and encouraging and supporting oar gallant
soldiers to all who would rebpke and over
throw traitors aud treason ss bone, as well as
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-04-09

Bg- From report published in Pttsburg
paper it appears that not barrel of petrol
cum had been landed at Pittsburg three years
ago. Within that space of time 100000
barrels have been delivered on the wharves of
that city. The value of this quantity unreGn.
ed, amounted to $S,O00, 600 when refined
$4,000, 900 two.thirds of the quantity was
refined in PittSburg and its vicinity. There
are 60 oil reGneres in that city, in which 600
persons are employed, and which, in buildings
and apparatus, represent capital OF 81 ,o0O,-
coo In these refneres 1900, 600 bushels of
coal are consumed annually
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-04-09

leaders It is fact patent to every one who
watched the movement last fall, that the bolt
ers were notified who they must put on their
ticket TO receive Democratic votes. 1t is a
fact equally patent now, that their County
ticket this fall, has already been designated
from the same source, and they are expected
to comply, or their Democratic allies will bolt!
We could name the men who have been Sc
lected by the Democracy, to be nominated by
the Peoples Party, if it was necessary-a1d
the deluded Republicans acting in that Or
ganization are expected to carry out the pro
gramme, in order to rebuke corruption and
dictation !
A union of electors who have acted 10 different
political organizations is honorable, when they
come together because they agree in principle
Such was the union in lS45, in this County
which formed the Republican party. But
such union should be accompanied By an
outspoken, sincere aud bold expression of the
causes which produced it and the results to be
accomplished, in order that the integrity of the
movement may be seen aud the motives of the
actors be unquestioned A miserable coai-
ton for few petty offices is disgracefu and
entitled only to public odium. How was it
with the coalition last fall which is expected
to be continued this year? Do the actors
meet upon a common platform If so, what
is it What principles do they profess p
Have the Democrats given up their cherished
dogmas, or the boilers come to the Democrat,
c creed Do the consprators expect to
support different candidates for Governor, or
eau they act cordially together while opposing
each other upon G overnor The leaders
doubtless could, but the honest portion Of the
Peoples Party are destined to act in concert
with men of like political principles, aud sap,
porting hs same candidate for G3uernor The
idea Of division amongst men, who are earnest
ly and honestly seeking to save the state from
Democratic misrue, is preposterouS, and wQr-
thy of men who are either wilfuIIy blind, or
so destitute Of every consideration of political
morality, as to imagine the masses as corrnpt
as themselves.
Repubica us Of Bradford Men who have
been proud of that designation, who have act
ed in the organization, and helped to give the
great and glorions majority Of the last seven
years, what is there now which demands the
overflow of that organization Is there any
thing which should estrange those who have
advocated its principles from now ralIying
around its honored banner, and sustaining the
cause Of Freedom, which has become the
cause Of the CouDtry2 The principles for which
we have fought side by side, we trust, are as
dear to all Of Us, as ever We know that
their success is as essential to the salvation of
the country to the permanaDcy of our Repub
licau institutions and the hopes of a bright fu,
ture. Those who counsel division now, seek
our defeat, aud the dominance of the Democ-
racy, with all the traitorous hopes of dis
graceful peace, which shall rivet more strong
er the bonds of the oppressed.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-04-09
in the rebel states-,his call is addressed.

in the rebel states-ths call is addressed =
From such it will meet a candid response.
The Republicans of Bradford accept it with
much pleasure. The County that now has
ber thousands of sons on the tented field !"
he's no small share of interest in the struggle
The loyal men of such County, are ready for
such action as shall most certainly discomft
and overthrow the few Ccpperheads we have
10 our midst
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-04-09
COUNTY CONVENTION

The Loyal citizens Of Bradford county
who desire cordially to unite in sustaining
the NATIONAL AND STATE ADMIN,
TSTRATI0NS, in their patriotic efforts
to suppress a sectional and unholy rebel,
lion against the unity of the Republic, and
who desire to support, by every power Of
the Government, our heroic brethren in
arms, who are Drawing disease and the per-
lis of the field, to preserve the UNION
OF OUR FATHERS, and who will sup
port the nominees Of the State Convention
hereafter named, are requested to meet IN
their several election districts, at such
hour and places as may be designated by
the Committee of Vigilance, hereafter
designated, on the afternoon or evening of
SATURDAY, the I'd of MAY, 1868, and
select two delegates to represent said dis
trict in a County Convention, to be held
at the Court House, in the borough of To-
wanda, on MONDAY EVENING, the 4th
of MAY, for the purpose of electing Del
cgates to the State Convention, to be held
at PITTSBURG, on WEDNESDAY, the
1st day of JULY next, and take such fur
ther action as may be deemed necessary
to strengthen the Government in this hour
of its peril, and to exhibit to the just ex-
ecration of mankind all who sympathize
with Treason.
A full attendance of all citizens who
honestly entertain the foregoing senti-
ments are cordially invited at the prelim'
mary meetings.
S. W. ALVORD, Chairman.
Towanda, April l, 1868.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-04-09
THE LATEST WAR NEWS.

Public interest centerS now at Charleston.
The innuendoes, hints, and rumors current for
weeks have foreshadowed al attack as pretty
sure to be made about the first week in April.
Dispatches from Fortress Monroe say that
Charleston papers coufrm the report of an
attack by the Union Army and Navy upon
the city, but they contain nothing which in
dcates the strength or movement OF our for
ces They are also silent with respect to the
result of the movement The Government had
received no official information in the matter,
but expect news very soon. A dispatch in
Richmond paper dated Charleston, April 2,
Thursday, says that up to that time nothing
had been heard of the attack, nor had there
been any landing in force on any of the ada
cent islands. The dispatch discredts the sto-
ry of fighting on ohn'S Island.
ia The Argus is endeavoring to earn the
money;with which it was bought last fall byvile
abuse & Justification OF prominent Republicans
Almost every issue of that sheet contains an
attack upon Hon DAVID WILMoT AS Judge
WI1Mor is out of politics, as we'll as out of the
reach of bis enemies these attacks only show
the depth of malignity entertained by the Ar
gus and its correspondents
What good end is to be attained by persis-
tence in assailing Judge W iLMoT, perhaps the
c0teris around the argus can tell Is it be-
cause of the faithfulneSs and ability with
which he has advocated Republican principles?
Is it because of the confidence placed in him
by the people of the County To our mind
these attacks show the boIIow-heartedness of
the professions the Argus clique has heretofore
made of attachment to the Repu bcan party
They assail him because they would endanage
the cause he has so ably advocated. They
would destroy public confidence in him, be-
canse they would overthrow the principles
which he has so consistently held.
The public may see in these continued and
uncaIed for attacks the motives and feelings
which underle the boiling Peoples movement
They are Intense and but half concealed ha-
tired of the principles for which the Republican
party has battlcd for the past few years, aud
feeling Of dislike and jealousy towards every
man in that party who has been conspicuous
Tor bis zeal aud consistency. This feeling OF
hatred and jealousy has festered in the bosom
OF the leaders for years. Instead of eudeav-
oring by their labor to merit and gain the con-
fdence Of the public, they have brooded over
their hatred, and sent a poisoned shaft when
ever there was aa opportunity. at the men
whom the people have honored and trusted
These malcoateats are now cheek-byjowl with
the Copperheads in q scheme to overthrow The
Republican party. Their long pentu hatred
finds free scope in vIIliying Republicans
The company they have chosen is congenial 20
their feeling. For one we do not feel disposed
to forbid the banns of that union which is
certa in TO be Consummated
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-04-09

sag" Both Houses Of the Pennsylvania Leg.
islature have adopted resolution to adjourn
on the 18th of April. The sooner the better.
1t is said by those who know that the present
Copperhead House is the most corrupt body
that has ever convened at Harrisburg.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-04-09
L1ARMING LAND AND SAW MILL

Il FOR SALE-Ihe subscriber offers for sale vain.
able Water Power Saw Mill in Union township Tnga
county, Pa. within bait mile OF the Roaring Branch
turnout or the WlldmSp0rt and Elmra Riilroad. Also
five hundred and sixty OF land in connection with
said Mill and upon which the same j. built The Mil
and land together with good two story frame house and
other improvements will be sold very low for cash
a liberal credit will be given if desired Enquire Of
the subscriber at Wellsboro of Augustus Castle living
on the premises. WM. BACHE.
Wellsboro, March 25, lS63.-4t
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-04-09

NEENORANDUM AND PASS BOOKS,
Va AT THE NEWS ROOM.
Towanda, April ., 1868.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-04-09
TOIr4NDA, BRADFORD CO., PA.

The Collegiate year is divided into three terms Of u
weeks each The Anniversary exercises will be held Sc
the close of the Spring term.
No deduction viii be made for absence. except in case
Of protraCted Illness of over two weeks
Pupils boarding. in the Hall will furnish their own TOW
els &c., and the table silver their option 1t dea
bic that they also furnish their bed and beddn5
when it is convenient but when otherwise these VIII Dc
furnished at q slight charge. -
1t is strongly recommended that students from abf"S
should board IN the Institution. better OppOrtunes
tor advancement in study thereby secured.
Normal Dcpd'tmeRt-Specia! exercises are arranged
without extra charge for those preparing themselves 81
Teachers OF Common Schools. Prof. c. Il. COBURN, Inc
able and well known Superintendent of Common Schoes
in the county has kindly consented to organize s YEA
cher's class and direct the course to be pursued.
He will also be present to conduct exercises as oen
as practicable and will deliver frequent lectures on as
Theory and Practice CT Teaching also osher supec"
connected with Normal training.
Those persons therefore intending TO engage IN teaVn
ing for tie winter will find greatly to their advantage
to be present during the Fall term.
Prof Coburns connection with the institution IS no.
such to in any way interfere with the discharge OF In'
regular duties of his Office.
No pains will spared the part of the Faculty aLe
Trustees in sustaining the high republication the inst
ton has hitherto enjoyed and in rendering it more Wor
hy of future patronage and support,
JAMES NcWILLIAM, Principal
March Is, 1868,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-04-09

re- The Rebels have q large force at
Washington, n. c., and it was supposed that
Gen. Foster would attack them about the 3lst
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-28
1nic.x. Cattle Market.

WEDNESDAY EVENING. Nov. 25 1888.
HOGS-The receipts at the various yards dur
ine the day amount to about Is 600 Hogs, and the
entered sales to Il, sos at prices ranging from
81. go ElOO TBS. The bulk of sales have been
made at si75G525. There has been less activity
in the market and we note a decline from yes
terdays quotations of 15c on prime Hogs, and Of
SIC on medium and lower qualities. There is a
strong feeling expressed and acted upon by most
of our packers that prices are at present unrea-
sonablv high, several have consequently almost
Withdrawn from the market, and others are buy
ing very spasingly, fully participating lower
IN shipping there has been fair demand, the
adyices from New York and other Eastern
markets are so far favorable as to induce larger
shipments, which has to some extent kept up
prices here more than would otherwise have
been the case. There is a large number of hogs
still unsold in theyards.
BEEF CATTLE-The receipts at the various
yards during the day amount to about leo head
Of Beef Cattle and the entered sales to 86i head,
at prices ranging from 81 59GDiO0. In conse-
Quence of heavier receipts the market has been
more active, and prices have been firm and
steady at former quotations. Good medium
and prime qualities are especially active, both
for packing and shipping, and receipts for some
weeks past have been considerably below the
demand. Common qualities are in rather bet
ter request, but the demand, at the best, is linn
tied, and quotations irregular much depending
upon the requirements for this class OF stock on
arrival,
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-28
ITO THE PEOPLE OF THE FIRST
Il CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, IOWA.
PROVOST MARsHAL,s OFFICE. }

Burllngton, Nov. 10th, 1858.
Under the recent call of the President of the
nited States for Three hundred thousand (30O-
00W troops to fill up the old organizations now in
the field, the quota of Iowa is Eight thousand
nine hundred and ten e 9l0), and the proportion
OF this quota TO be raised in this Congressional
district, is One thousand five hundred and nine-
ty-one Il ,59l. This number have divided among
the different townships in the district in propor-
ton TO the number of the LIST Class enrolled in
each. A list of the townships in each county is
published herewith, showing the number ofmen
required from the same.
In order that the number indicated may be
made up by Voluntary enlistment draft will
not take place before the 9Th day of January 1884,
when, If the required number is not raised draft
will be made Tor the deficiency. But whenever
township has furnished its quota it will be ex-
empt from the present draft.
AS an inducement for men to volunteer, the
government offers, in addition to one months
pay in advance the following premium and
bounty to each recruit: For veteran volunteers,
-Four hundred and two dollars, (S402), to other
cruits, not veterans, Three hundred and two dol
lars, 1902 This sum will not be paid to drafted
men. ..
In view OF these facts in view of the necessity
of filling up the veteran regiments in the field,
and in view of the effect which hearty response
to the call would have upon the brave men who
are now IN the field from our noble state | APP
peal to the people of this district, and all, to
come forward and aid in raising the number of
men required. Let every man consider his duty
in the premises, and discharge that duty as be-
comes good and loyal citizen, and all will be
WELL
Ihaveapponted one or more Recruiting Agents
in each County in the district, who will enlist
men and furnish them transportation to this
place, where they will be examined, and If &C
cepted. they will be mustered into the United
States Service, draw one suit of Clothing, and be
Furnished transportation to Davenport, Iowa.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-28
New York Cattle Market.

BULLS HEAp-Monday, Nov. 15.-The market
opened TINS morning with o little over $500 head
OF bullocks IN the sale pens, the largest portion
of them OF a light sort, and but few of the very
best; ana ID consequently the statesmen had no
trouble ~ aasa1tSing the price about half cent
quality and price ali into consideration. This
class Is ,anotied pretty generally at lO9llc
best are quoted at lll3c. by BUYERS. but that we
think q little too strong. The next grade, such
as good up-country oxen, which sell to average
ment agents to ship South for the army, are only
shade higher; and the medium sort of Western
steers OF + to ~ cwt, net, at Sal0c. n, may be
nc. higher: but the lower grades, such as light
Western steers and thin State stock. which sells
at 7gsc 2 ID and some OF the poorest at less, are
no higher, If rs high, as last week. The num-
not as large as usual. and would be a short sup
ply any time put Thanksgiving week" aud
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-28
.TEINWAY'S PIANOS.
CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 1858.
MEssRs. STEINwAY g. Sons:


MEssRs. STEINwAY G. Sons:
Since we commenced business in Chicago I'M
TIL within year, your dealings with US were
fair and manly, anfi all the pianos you sent were
magnificent, and this too without a single ex-
ception. Wewere proud of them and proud that
we had introduced them to the Northwest
within the past year, however, it has seemed to
us that just in proportion as other makers i'm
proved their pianos, till they became dangerous
rivals of yours, you so far presumed upon your
splendid reputation that you have disregarded
your obligations to us as your agents-exorbi-
family advanced your prices, and, worst of all
sent out pianos in several instances defective in
workmanship and interior in tone.
Allow US to refresh your memories on one or
two of these points. During the past year, you
have often failed to send us instruments as pro.
missed, pleading your inability to keep up with
your orders, while at the same time you were
freely retailing pianos to our customers here in
Chicago-a course never before taken, to our
y
similar instance.
Whenever, on examination, your instruments
were found defective, we have had them care
fully repaired, often at considerable cost and
trouble, before Offering them for sale. In one or
two cases, you have, in accordance with your
guaranty, refunded our losses, but in the case of
Mrs. c. E. Hovey, of Bloomington, Ill, whose pr
ano was really defective, as we wrote you about
the 1st of Sept, and which we had previously ia
ken back at considerable expense to ourselves
you found it easier to call in question the evil
dence of our senses, than to share our losses
Since we gained this insihht into what you
meant by warranted for five years. we have
not troubled you with similar cases, but have
pocketed our losses determined that whatever
course others might pursue, our customers shod
tion," we meant something by it. 81
Under these circumstances, duty to our GUS
toners has compelled us to tell them frankly, in
various instances, that we believed other pianos
in our rooms were 'better pianos for the money
than Steinways," and we have no apologies TO
offer for it, for it is the truth; how unwelcome to
us may be inferred from the well known fact that
wehave expended ten dollars in advertisingyour
pianos, where I'VE have one dollar in pushing
any other. We remain, Yours Truly,
nov9.deodweotlm ROOT & CADY.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-28
THE CITY.

w. Not long since an affecting account
appeared in the papers from the battlefield
of Gettysburg. After the contest was over
the wounded were sought out and the dead
10 be buried. During the search was found
soldier propped up in the corner of the
fence in a sitting posture, holding in his
hands photograph. On approaching him
he was found to be dead. The photograph
was of three little children toward which
his death sealed eyes were still directed.
Evidently upon being fatally wounded
he had crawled to this spot, there alone to
await the final simmons and to console his
agony by gazing his last fond look and
sending his last thought away to that once
happy home where dwelt his treasures,
little aware OF the sad sorrow about to over
take them.
No mark was to be found on him and
none on the picture to identify him. Eli
forts have been made and still are being
made to ascertain where his family Is
The Presbyterian Board in Philadelphia
have had the photograph copied ana cifcu,
lated throughout the Northern States ana
the proceeds of the sale of the pictures are
retained as fund for the benefit OF the iahi-
ily when found. A copy OF the picture oa'i
be seen at Mr.. Corse's Bookstore.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-28

Some fiends in human form attempted
to murder a toll-gate keeper, his wife and
mother near Troy, N. Y. The desire of
money was the occasion of the crime
Sixty dollars were realized, and states
prison or halter will probably be their fu-
ture reward. r a5f
The popularity about Miss Anna Swan,
who lives in Nova Scotia, is that she is I
feet = inches high, 43 inches round the
waist, has arms SO inches and feet Ii inch
es long-add to which she is handsome and
OF pleasant manners. -
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-28

CLOVER SEEDS 0e-in demand. r-,. -
CORN NfEAL-90c. 4 bus!lel. s8 5ff-
RAgs-2lsd,3c = II.
Coal OIL-50955c gallon by the barrel.
FIsH--Mackerel, No L, half bbls 50 j0 No 2,
s. 30: No Kits 81 rs, No 2 81 50; Salmon, half
bbls gil; Shad 50 50; White Fish No l, Sc co. Ne
2, IS %.
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