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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06

The Lake or Fire and Birthstone Loca ted


From the Richmond Sentinel, August IL
lecture at the Bethel meeting house, Union Hill to-
forenoon, Is announced. The subject is 1.-THE
Northern States Of America the most likely location of the
OF Fire and birthstone, in which the Beast andhe
False Prophet will be tormentcd." The lecturer will
have the prejudiccs OF his audience on his side.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06

Whereas, the President OF the United States has SGT
apart Thursday the 9th day OF August 20 be observed
day OF national thanksgiving praise for the great
victories recently gained by our armies aud navies
Horatio Seymour Governor Of New York do hereby 70
and for the purpose recommended BY the Chief
Magistrate o. this Union.
Humbly acknowledging orr dependence upon Almighty
God let rs assemble respective places OF public
SHIP and with heartfelt gratitude thank Him for
tona let pour forth ferven for His
blessings upon those who have pcrlcd their lives In
desperate conflicts to uphold the constitution OF
try and 10 maintain that Union u thTe States which Is
essential the peace and happiness 6 pc pie In tho
midst OF onr rejoicing let us remember those whose
homes have been msde desoate by the ravages a. war
Let oy up petitions that our people may be au-
mated by,Sirtue intelligence and PATRIOTISM and that
our rulers may be endowed with wisdom 20 put dow
rebellion TO uphold the liberties and rights ~ people
and TO restore the blessings ~ peace aud prosperity
TO afflicted country.
In witness whereof / navc hereunto set my AMI
affixed the prvy seal Of tho statc at the city Of Albany
this third day OF August, in the year OF our Lord 1888
-HORATlO SEYMOUR.
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From the Richmond Enquirer. July 80
We hear that recently OF tho vessels engaged In
running the blockade between Charleston and Nassau
brought through small box package. addressed 70
Arm In Macon, Ca. TO the OF commission house In
Charleston. by the nature Of the contents
was ssccrtained suspected. when u was otened and
found be some $2000 900 of counterfeit Confederate
notes. We have bill OF this lot. II 10 counter
felt $50 Of the Duncan plate aud BY far The host
would give the points OF difference but prefer not 20 do
so thinking best for the public good. We say this
however do not take any Of the Duncan plate f20s
unless you know them TO be genuine get them from
man whom you know to be reliable and responsible
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06

from the Richmond Wing July 30.1
The books Of the Commissioners OF the Revenue for
different districts Ia this city show the follow ing
OF taxes to DO paid the State Treasury property
holders and other citizens Of Richmond
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be beautiful supply Of wheat for home and army oon
sumption.
We are not disposed 10 cpuntenance oroakng and yet
believe that generous mother earth will bring forth OF
her abundance for There IL still time
be improved In tilng the soil and raising provision
crops and II should be improved. II the weather
favorable for the crops is east propous forage
II behooves the planter therefore, get all the supplies
Of this kind possible for the benefit OF his Keep
there may be beef in plenty. and Of the best quality
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06

Over thousand passports were issued yesterday
from the Passport Office In this city. The num-
Der Of applicants occasobed by order annulsne
the powers the passport oca In Manchester and par
ties residing there and doing business this side will
hereafter obtain their passports from the Richmond au
tlortes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06
Pressing Horses for Lees Army.

From tho Lynchburg Virginian, July ~
Government officials were busily engaged yesterday
pressing horses for artillery service in General Lees
army. The pressure general excmpting only the
horses the employ of the government and those
belonging countrymen great doa OF Inconvenience
will result TO the community from this ''mnitary neces-
styv but 1t should be cheeEuly acquiesced IN, as the
demand would not DO made unless II was imperative.
Country people need have hesitation In coming TO town
with supplies as they are excepted from the rule.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06
Drilling I'm Richmond.

=
As Richmond Is no longer in estate OF SIEGE" VIC
perceive good for requiring all the stores TO be
closed after three O'Clock in the afternoon The daily
drills OF the local troops should be continued, and alb
sentecs who not furnish sufficient excuse, should be
sent after perhaps subjected to form OF disci
pine but business men, who exempt from military
duty sho,d be allowed, for the public convenience, to
keep their stores Open II II Ia their pleasure to do 3d.
from the Richmond Enquirer, August L.
We requested state that tho City Post Office,
I'll further notice. will be closed every Thursday half
past r. NJ. and Friday at half past i've r. This
change made necessary enable the employees OF
Office to perform their military duties, commencing
tho above hours.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06

day the 9th nst day OF national Thanksgiving and
praise 70 Sod for the Victories which 10 has
rleaxed Him 10 veuchsaie tct {12npl arms
believing NV Shhe sacred ddsy al, who truly love
their country and s free institutions W antso = ussb
Judgment Of this signal maAifesiaoa = We DIVINE
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IFfUnf Fht NfCfInIJuu ENHH1flef, AUfust II
Tho Yankee prisoners now In Richmond number four
thousrnd three hundred 0 which number three thousand
three hundred at the Belle Isle eucampmept
several thousand were sent portbvard lust week Very
few additional prisoners received yesterday from
a SOURCES The Central train brought for wonder
Tho Gettysburg fountain ~ olue bellies has about run
dry.
n, oounctinn wh the refusal u the Yankees 10 rcsooot
inc cartel &C exchsnse The number IN our custody now
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High Price af c

High Price or Gold.
ATLANTA, July 27.-God sold auction here to-day
at s1l Is Si2 II for 81 bank notes at So 30 80 90
for 81.
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HT.T
serious srprsbcnslons beginning 10 be fst bv the
farmers hat the ooo,inued wet weather v materially
cut fhcrs the prov<x4eep u Is said that is SUI
fesnx from the ncSo6 - Sopious rams Much ~ the
whssi vAich was cut shdsS&sked long ago canno, DO
ga,hered because there ~, Sufficient sInshiue 70 dry
n .he cougeuaencs ~ has spronlcd. The cruz OF
xhsat this year all oocst bas Neon mcss abundant
much argor iprn nurcss any previous year. Allowing
ar the accdcp Of the scascu, ttnl think there viii
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favor cordially recommend the citizens OF New York tc
olp IN proper observance Of the day thus SGT apart for
that purpose by abstauDg from all secular pursuits and
by assembling In their respective places OF pubc wor
ship unite In the religious services suitable 10 the &C
casion. RI
While Offering up gratitude TO the supreme kuief
or nations the victories which give promise OF an
early suppression OF the rebellion, let US not forget 70
acknowledge national sins and shortcomings remcm-
berng that ukewarm patriotism and the spirit o faction
have prevented from employing with becomng energy
tifu Providence has placed in hands, and which, u
thus employed would have long since secured 70 US af
honorable peace
Let pray that the misguided men who are strivina
to overthrow the mild and oenecent government which
their fathers aided In founding, and which they
themselves shared In administering, may be deliveries
from the evil spirit which possesses them that all party
strife among ourselves IN this time OF national peril may
be suppanled by ardent and devoted patriotism ano
recently manifested itself in this city may be foreyes
subdued
Given under my hand and official SEAL at the City Hall
M city Of Ne" York. 'As sSss s1 Sr s Mayo p
CRY OF NEW YoRs. DEPARTMENT or FiSAYcr,t
CoMrTRoILEss OyFIeE, August S, 1868
Thursday, the 9th day of August instant having beef
set by tho President OF tho United states
Of national Thanksgiving praise prayer for the
res of important victories recently gained by the mill
iary aud naval forces OF tho Union, In order afford al
persons officially with this department op
portunity TO observe the same appropriate
the Comptroners office and the several bureaus and
Offices O. the department will he closed on that day.
MATTHEW 7. BRENNAN, Comptroller.
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"The Florida Doing q Fierce
Business"
She Hes Destroyed $10.0O0,000
Worth Of Property.
General Lee Appeals to tho Rebel States for
ReinfOrcements.
O. Re N H H AL O. ID H r. = /,
&c.. &C., Go.
General Orders-NO. 90.
HEADQUARTERS, ARxr NORTHERN VIRGIN

General Orders-N0. 90.
HEADQUARTERS, Army NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
July 20, 1883.
All ofcers and soldiers now absent this army who
arc able do duty and not detached special SERVICE
are ordered TO return Immediately. Tho commanding
general calls upon all soldiers to reon their respective
regiments at once To remain this the hour of
our cosxtrys need is unworthy TIE manhood Of Southern
soldier While you proudly boast that you belong 70 the
Army Of Northern Virginia let not DO said that you
deserted your comrades contest In which everything
you hold dear is at stake. The commanding general dp
peals the people of the States to send forth epey man able
10 bear arms TO aid The brare soldiers who have 80 often
beaten back foes strike decisive b'oo for The safe
ty and sancy of homes and tho independence Of our
country.
BY command Of General r. E. LEE
r. II. CnnroN, A. A. andI G.
Mamt, or tho Florida, Svery Wolf and
Very Busy."
from the Fayetteville IN. G. OBSERVER
Tho Fayetteville IN c. Observer has been favored with
tho sight letter from Captain N Maft. OF the Con
federate steamer Florida TO his children N Fayetteville
il model Of beauty in expressions OF affection or ms
children The following extracts are Of general interest
gentleman who, days ago. dined on board the Ala
bama with Eugene. He was then very well and IN h'gn
spirits having just received letters from you all at home
by an English bark.
feel happy to tell you that the Florida has been doing
fierce business to May II she has DESTROYED 80 ooo
of Yankee md etdcd thirteen fedTdl nses'-of-
suar sent 10 destrcy her and the alabama.
The Florida and Alabama destroyed ten or the enemys
largest vessels April 20 within sixty miles Of each
other but up to May Is have not met Regards TO Mr.
Hale and ask him please To mention, as 1t may quiet
much anxiety that up to this date all are well on ootn
vessels.
cannot write what my plans The duty Is very
terrible upon ones mental and physical ability but am
doing all my power for the benefit Of the conederaey
not write more embrace you all, my dear chill
drcn May God bless you and Gre long unite us In peace
aud nroSnertY.
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News from Central and South
America.
Panama to BE- Made Temporarily the
Capital Of Colombia.
THE CIVIL WAR In NICARAGUA
Pr0sDect Of War Between Chile
and Bolivia,
Hc Gc. La

The mail steamship Northern Light Captain Tinkepaugh,
from Aspinwl the 9th July. arrived at this port
yesterday, bringing us advices from South and
Central America and the mails om California to the 18th
Of July
Subjoned is The
SPECIE LIST OF THE NORTHERN LIGHT.
L. McAlGrray. 81 900 Duncan, Sherman
Frank Baker...... G,GO0 Co............ $34, 100
II. Cohen Co... 10000 Dewitt, Ktte & Co. 10000
j. Il. Newton. 25.456 Order. ..........,. 42,4o2
A.. Roseubaum&Co 0400
O. n Grant Co.. 5125 Total ......... 1921 ,535
Wells, Fargo Co.. 5000
FROM AsPfNwALL.
A. b. Sands ....... $50 Colgate & Hoffman. 5000
Wells Fargo Co.. 57T
Parsons & Petit. $50 Grand total ;. 1924 ,915
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06
Of the Mayor Of BrookIyn.

MAYORS UTFICE, august q, 1865
Tho President Of the United States having designated
Thursday, August g. day which he recommends SHAH
be observed by tho people OF Thanksgiving and
praise tn the Give Of all good In view OF the glorious
victories which have recently crowned the efforts OF
gallant armies respectfully recommend TO the citizens
OF Brooklyn general observance OF tho day by the
pension Of business. The public Offices OF the city viii
be closed on that day.
MARTIN KALBFLEISCII, Mayor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06

chA'oeA SfkiNos august D, l668.
Tho third days races went OF Usual, although
tremendous shower came up after the first race begsn.
The FIRST race was sweepstakes for three year olds
dash Of two miles and resulted az follows
J. s. Watsons Q. c. Aldebaran. ..................
+. Morris b. c. Surprxe. 4
=. q. Murphyis Q. c. Southerper. .............. 8
Time-3Ib.
The second race was mile heats, best three in i've and
resulted as follows
J. watsen's b. c. Captain Moore, 3 years old 4 1
4. @. Moore 8 b. IN. Marmora, 6 years old q 4
Timc-1 80, I 80 and 80
The races will close ON Thursday.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-28

sS" We learn that Mr. J. n. DURAND. Of
Bates County, No., and formerly of Choconut Susqus
hanna County. Pa killed by the guerrillas on the
25rd OF April last He was in the Union army and while
passing from his home to the camp at Butler he was
uprzed by one the bands that have much infested
ihat region pursued and shot, The bold share he had
taken IN the Union cause and his activity against the
rebels in that vicinity, had marked him a. vctem of
ther most violent enmity Since his connection with
The army he had been unable to visit his house without
military escort and his premises have often been visited
by the guerrlas In search of him and his property
led of.
Shortly ,er the breaking out of the reb eon in 1861
lie Was fired upon by seceesionst tie ball passing
through his arm the shoulder He came to Pa for
safety and after months absence returned to No. and
joined the Union army. The Federal and Confederate
armies have alternately qnartered his farm and bis i'm
pfoVementsences &c, have been destroyed Very reck
ssy he had visited his home alone and accompanied by
MS boy IL old, he out on his return to camp
and when the boy found him after the pursuit life was
extinct and the rebels hurying off with his empty
norse Awful sight for boy to witness He was the old
eSsson OF Mr.. DANIEL DCRAND of Herrick township in
'ni' county This only another item among those that
are now so sadly realized in thousands OF homes all over
the land.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-28

na- The Btnghamton Republican notices
the appointment of Prof. C. R. CoBURs our State Su
perintendent of Common Schools in the following com
pmentary manner -" The Harrisburg Telegraph Of the
lh instant notices the appointment by Gov CURrIN OF
Prof C. r. CoBUEN, the distinguished educator, Su
peri2enden of Common Schools of the State of Pennsy
vana. Prof Coburn has been zeaously and successful
G identified with the OF cation for thirty years
He formerly taught in this village and is we'll and favor
ably known to the public At the time of his new ap
poinment he Superintendent o. Common Schools In
Bradford County Pa The high and responsible Office
now conferred upon him reflects honor on Gov Curtin
and the arpointee. The Governor has evinced an en-
ghtened regard for the great and sacred cause of educa
ion in the apprecatve selection ofone who by his ex-
tensiVe experience well tried Abilities high more worth
and Jealous DEVOTION is emnently fitted Tor the position
The of education in sister State canaot fail to
be simulated AM advanced by this judicons appoint
ment and congratulate the State and Prof. Coburn
on their interesting and important relations to each other
The cause of education is greatly indebted the able
and efficient Chief Magistrate of Pennsylvania
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-28
pes- CoMpros, the American Over. is

saS COMPTON, the American Dyer, is d
'onishing everybody with his skill in the art of Dye
he cleans and colors everything in the most supe
STYLE you have shawl dress, of any description
which needs cleaning coorng to bring it up to II
present standard of style and ashon-one perhaps yc
have laid away regretting that the coors were not
worn that in consequence thereof it little out
ashion-out of date-bring it to the Dyer and have hi
mpart to it fashionable color, appropriate to the
son. He cleans Carpets of every description, and
would astonsh you to see how COMPTON makes new ca
pets out of old ones His long experience in New Yol
city, has made him thoroughly acquainted with ever
branch of this difficult trade His charges are very rel
sonabe Place of business, Bridge Street, in the oil
Bowling Saloon.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-28

be- wonld respectfully announce to m,
old friends and the public at large that having associat
ed myself in business, with the old firm of A. WIcKHAn
Son, now WIoKHAM BLACK, and now receiving new
and well selected stock of Goods which are to be sold al
the lowest cash price shall be most happy to attend td
the wants of oil who may give call. Having been
with W. A ROCKWELL, for the past five years. learning
the wants of the People, fatter myself that am now
situated so as to be able to please ALL
OSCAR A BLACK.
rowanda. May IA, 1863
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-28
lAlll,ADo

AT the Ward House. Towanda May 2e 1868 by Rev. Ju
Aus Foster Mr.. JONATHAN BRINK STEVENS to
Miss SARAH CATHARINE ROCKWELL, both of Le
RayssilIe, Pa.
Ia St Stephens Church. WkesBarre, Wednesday MAY
I Is, 1868 by Rev. Geo D. Mills Mr.. ORRlN D. BART.
LETT, of Towanda, Pa, to Miss SARAH F., daughter
OF Edwin Tracy, Esq, of WlkesBarre, Pa.
At the house of the brides father in this borongh May
26. 1853. by Rev. Julins Foster Mr.. FRANCIS GREGG
COBuRN. to Miss HELEN AMELIA MOORE, all of
Towauda. Pa.
AT the residence of Mr. John Bowman May le 1863 by
Rev u. Craft, Mr.. HORACE A. SANDS, to Miss De.
BORAH C. BOWMAN.
Also by the same at the same time and place Mr. PHIL
LIP MANN, to Miss CATHARINE PROOF, all of Ter.
rytown.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-28

ne. THE Teachers Association which is to
be held at Leroy soon, sxpectwill be worth attend
ing.
Teachers from all parts of the County earnestly
licited be present Our State Superintendent is
pected to be there. w. Patrick Of Athens, who is
well known able speaker will favor the Association
with lecture.
Miss Lucinda Landon, Of Canton Essayist. DR.. c..
Bliss Of Leroy, Reader One or more decamatons
Having had some acquaintance with the good people
Of LeRoywe feel safe in saying their interest in great
q cause will not be lacking.
L. A LYON, Secretary.
F.YOUNG, President.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-28
BOOK BlNDERY.

TJ>HE subscriber having withdrawn from the Argus
l. building would respectfully inform the public that
he his Plain and Fancy Bndery to the North
Room of the Wa dHouse formerly occupied by the Post
Office, where hezis prepared to bind all kinds OF
Books in the most approved and workmanike manner
myself that my prices will meet the satisfaction Of the
public.
Thankful for the confidence reposedin me and the pub
lie appreciation of my work. for the last two years
shall endeavor the future to merit the continuance of
public support. 49,
Particular attention given to rebnding Books. All
work will be warranted. Terms, Cash.
ss-Also, a large assortment of STATIONERY OF the
best quality at the lowest prices Justices and Consa-
bles BLANKS, of all kinds.
PICTURE FRAMES, round, square and oval; and pio'
lures framed to order cheaper than ever known here
JOHANN F. BENDER,
Tnwanda Ian 1861 Ronkhinder and Artist
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pa- Teachers are again reminded that the
law REQUIRES flat the Four months certificates and
nual reports sent in to the Superintendent
or before the first Monday of June. Not half of the
ports have yet been received. G. R. COBURN.
May IS, 1863
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-28

"'TlcE-All Books bound and remainin g
taken away ~ r-'N ~ NN
'uoNe who are indebted to me- by note or book &C.
are requested to settle between this and the fir
JOHN F. BENDER.
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AS The $40 Six per cent. Loan has be-
IT, au'n laVorite investment (milons of dollars be-
daily throughout the north) that the en-.
-. ' nnd 1t impossible to furnish the Bonds fast
sn 10 Keep up with the demand, causing delay of
..O. '"' TO three weeks in delivering them to sub
L" we shall therefore keep supply of the Bonds
which we will sell at par, with the accrued in
crest re- from .he lst inst. added
continue to receive deposits for the Loan-in
a.,is 70 commence from date of subscription and will
'''''e' 'ne Bonds at the earliest day possible.
LAPORTE. MASON g. co,
loVanda May s, 1868. " ~ O'D"''
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-28

LosT-Somewhere on the road between
very and Towanda, on Wednesday morning last one
1O1eH Magic Currency Holders The finder will confer
A'S'0F by leaving them at the Post Office
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-28
q Elder & G. KEIM. y

MA. Elder 5. g. KEIM, will preach in the
Yapts Church, in Towanda next Sabbath (he nst.,)
n ~ clock and at the time Of day every other
Sabbath during the ensuing year
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-28
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

ny We hope our readers will bear with
This week. The Editor is absent, and the want of
s, in the office excuse for the lack of usual
.d,ora and the late appearance of the paper We hope
a. be on time hereafter.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

ses~ Wood Wanted at the Lime Kiln. at
Barclay Co.'S Basin. J.M,cr.R,.xr snn,t
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-28
* 900 YOUNG THRIFTY FRUIT

9S 600 YOUNG THRIFTY FRUIT
ZO.UUU TREES, standard and dwarf, embracing
all the best varieties of Fruit offered for sale at the Sus
uuehanna Nurseries located Towanda and Athens Pa.
the coming fall. The trees growing good land
and be sold. Grape Vines by the hundred thous
and, very cheap.
So WANTED-A few intelligent, active and trust.
worthy business men, as agents. to solicit orders for
Trees Plants Shrubs &C. delivered in the fall of 1861.
A liberal compensa. ion will be paid
DANIEL HARKINS.
Towanda Pa, July %, ls82.-iy.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-28

Ass BLANK DEEDS have now onhand
safe quantity Of Blank Deeds, neatly ruled and
p..eo on good substantial paper better quality was
never offered in this market. "-
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-28

rS- The Teachers of North and South To-
nd, are invited meet with the teachers of Towanda
gh for the purpose of holding their District Ins
,,p a. required by law The next meeting to be held
Nov 40 1863 at the Public School house. in Towanda.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-28
LARGEST STOCK OF GOODS

To befound in this region ample facilities for doing bust
ness successfully and an experienced and competent
buyer permanently located in New York, who is ready
all times take advantage of the fluctuations OF the
markets. they occur he feels hesitation in recon-
mending