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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

We had neither time nor space for lengthy
comments upon the annual message of Pres
ident LINCOLN, published in our last weeks
issue. 1t is no exaggeration to say that
the country never looked with more anxiety
for message nor ever read one with pro-
founder satisfaction. President LINCOLN
possesses in an eminent degree the love
and confidence of the people. There is a
wide-felt conviction of his honesty of pur-
pose of his frankness, of his whole-souled
devotion to the interests of the country,
which has strengthened with every act of
his Administration. At times seemingly
slow, the public have chafed at his appar-
ant tardiness to inaugurate and press to
consummation measures demanded aby the
exigencies of the times but at the same
time they have marked with satisfaction
that he took no step backward, and that his
progress, though slow, was sure.
The late triumphant reelection of Presi-
dent LINCOLN was as much an expression of
this popular feeling, as verdict in favor of
those measures which he has laid down for
his guidance in prosecuting the war, for de-
livering the country from the heavy and
grevious burdens we are now suffering, and
for finally restoring and reconstructing the
Union-making it a more perfect Union,
whose future greatness and prosperity shall
more than compensate for the frey trials
and bloody tribulations through which we
are now passing. The President evidently
appreciates this phase of the popular ver-
dct--and accepts it in its widest sense
The satisfaction which it gives him is ev-
ident in the plain and straightforward ut
terances of the Message. The confidence
of the people in him has not been misplaced
Recognizing the fact that the Rebellion
is the legitimate offspring of slavery, that
the country has been plunged into civil
war, and deluged with blood in an attempt
to strengthen and perpetuate this accursed
system of human bondage, and also the
popular demand that it's sin and danger
shall be forever removed from the country
the President goes straight to the root of the
foul enormity. He recommends to the pres
ent Congress that it too, shall recognize and
act upon the popular evil, and at once pass
the necessary legislation to provide for the
Constitutional amendment which shall wipe
out the remnants of slavery still existing,
and not leave to the next Congress the
glory and credit of the act, which will be
the proudest and brightest statute ever en-
acted in any land.
The closing paragraph of the Presidents
Message are worthy of especial notice. The
glorious record he there makes for himself
is the proudest act of his career. They
strike responsive chord in the heart of the
nation, and will endear him to every patriot
for all time to come The intense gratfi-
cation with which they have been hailed
will do much to encourage him, and
strengthen his hands through the trials and
labors of the new term upon which he is
about to enter A nations heartfelt and
earnest prayer goes up that he may be
spared, to guide the good ship of State for
the next four years
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTORAL COLLEGE.

HARRrsBuRG. Dec. THE Electoral Col
Iege of this ) ate convened to day, i'll the
Senate Chamber, and was called to order
by Hon j. p Penny, of Allegheny county,
who nominated Morton McMichael, Esq, OF
Philadelphia, as President.
John Hammersly, W. w. Hays, and John
A. Smull, were appointed secretaries. Rev.
Mr. Jackson opened the proceedings with
prayer.
Mr. McMichael, on assuming the chair,
made some appropriate remarks.
The Secretary of The Commonwealth was
introduced, and presented the returns of the
election, re-appointing the following cleo
tors
NJ. McMichael, T. Cunningham, Robert p.
King, G. NJ. Coates. Henry Bumm, William
IT, Kern, B. H. jerks, Charles NJ. Runk,
Robert Parke, VIM. Taylor, j. A. Hiestand,
r. H. Coryell, L. Halliday, Charles +. Reed,
Elias W. Hale, G. H. Shriner, John Wistar,
D. McConaughy, D. W. Woods, Isaac Ben-
son, John Patton, s b. Dick, L. BIerer,
John P. Penney, E. McJunkin, and j. w.
Blanchard
All of the electors answered to their
names except Mr.. John Wistar
Mr. Kern offered a preamble and resolu-
tion reciting the fact that Mr. Wistar was
in Europe, and nominating John b. Clark in
his stead
Mr.. John B. Clark was unanimously cleo
ted in place Of Mr. Wistar, and was com
missioned by the Governor
The College then proceeded to vote for
President and Vice President Of the United
States, by ballot, which resulted in the
unanimous vote for Lincoln and Johnson.
John \. Hiestand, Esq, was appointed as
bearer of the packages Of votes and GER
tificates, directed to the President of the
United States Senate Elias w Hale, Esq,
was appointed the bearer Of the packages
directed to the Hon. John Cadwalader.
Judge of the United States District Court
and Charles II. Shriner, Esq, was appointed
to deliver the certificates directed to the
President of the United States at Washing
ton, D. C., to the Postmaster Of the seat of
Government Of this State.
\ unanimous vote of thanks was rendered
to the presiding officer of the College, and,
also to the secretaries.
On motion Of Mr.. Patten, it was unani-
mously resolved that the pay received by
the electors and messengers to Washington,
Philadelphia and Harrisburg be appropria-
ted to the Sanitary Commission.
After signing the necessary certificates
the College adjourned sine die,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15
HEAVY FIRING NEAR SAVANNAH ON
DECEMBER I.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 10, 1852. NJ.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 10, 1SG4-p ~
The following special despatch has been
received at The 1mericaa Office
ANNAPOLIS, Dee, 10-p. NJ
The steamer Victor has just arrived from
Charleston, where all of Col. Mulford's fleet
is now lying, the exchange of prisoners
being changed from Savannah to Charles
ton, General Sherman and Foster having
interrupted the exchange at the former city.
When the victor sailed Ton Wednesday
last) heavy firing was heard in the direc-
ton Q! Savannah, being either an attack
on that city or on the railroad between
Charleston and Savannah.
All agree that Savannah must fall.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15

Esig~ The forces stationed at Orangeville,
says the Columbia Republican, have been
on Tuesday evening. The work they have
accomplished in this county has had a salu-
tary influence. Uncle Samuel's Fishingcreek
Camp meeting" has done great deal of
good, The boys go away with the good
wishes of all loyal men here.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15
LATER FROM SAVANNAII-SHER
SIX MILES OFF AND MARCHING TO-
WARD THAT CITY.
WASHINGTON, Fec, II, 1864.

WASHINGTON, Fec. II, 1864.
A dispatch from Gen Butler this evening
announces the arrival to day at Fortress
Monroe of "a transport from Charleston
with Charleston papers of the sixth an
nounceing that Sherman was atstation No.
6 on the 9TH, sixty miles from Savannah
He was marching on in the direction of
Savannah
1t is ciphered up near the Executive
Chamber that he is in Savannah to-day.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15

EaT We have been asked quite frequently
the past few weeks if it is true that there
is a special tax of five dollars on every hun
drcd on real estate to be assessed and col
lected We answer that it is not. There is
special tax of five per cent on incomc--an
addition Of five per cent on the amo7nt
which was three per cent. This only effects
those having an income over 5000
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15
Dee. 6, 1864.
OFFICE PRoyosT MARSHAL, 18th Ds


OFFICE PRoyosr MARSHAL, 18th p.
Troy, Pa. Dec. ), lstt /.
In order 10 secure the assistance and cooper, H
,he people in the endeavor to keep the Enromel'
caH,'uualir correct, the Enrolling Board have L.
rec,od to 7e copies of said lists Kept open the Il
Inatiol OF the public at all times il he can show
salts faction OF the Board, that the person samct
properly enrolled on account OF
lst Aienage.
I'd. Non Resident.
50. Over Age.
4th. Permanent physical disability tisuch a de-
to render the person not proper subject for epru
under the law and regulations.
5th. Having served in the Military or Naval a
two years during the present war and been hon
discharged.
Especially civil officers clergymen, and all pronf
citizens are invited to appear at all times before the
to point out errors and to give such information 10
possession as may aid in the correction and re- +
thereof.
They should understand that it is plainly for
tereSt of each sub district to have stricken from tA
all names improperly enrolled because an excess OF d
increase the quota called for from such sub-distrCt
that ii is equally for the interest Of each person ea1
in given sub-dstrict to place upon the lists all pei
in the sub district liable to do military duty becau,=
greater the number TO be drawn from the less the Cd
that any particular individual will be drawn. 1t S
personal interest of every enrolled man that the h
in which he Is concerned shall not be made too J.
and thai his own chances for draft shall not be ns
increased both these objects will be attained il all
ties will aid in striking out the wrong names and
izg in the right ones Especially is this the nter
those drafted men who by putting in substitutes q
selves liable to draft have secured exemption whjc
the terms of the law hold good only until the prece
rolment is exhausted in their sub districts.
Men who are over As years of age and in conSeq.
excused by law from the performance of duty d
field, owe it to the and the country to take
Gus and ACTIVE part in the correction OF the enra.s
lists. military service OF the first importance. The
requires that the quota shall be assigned in proportN
the enrolment, and the fairness and justice OF thi,
OF determining the amount OF military service due
each and every section cannot be doubted if the eG
ment is made as nearly perfect as it is practical.
make it, The amount of service due to the nation
every town or county, is thus laid fairly and pian
fore the citizens, and is expected that higher M.
thon selfish interest will prompt all to do their sh
perecting the enrolment, and securing just and
cient execution OF the laws Tor raising troops, whe-
il hecomes necessary to apply them. BY order Of
Maj. RICHARD J, DODGE
4. A. Pro. Mar. Gen. Pa.
WILLIAM SHEFFlEh'
Capt, Il \, A. 4, '"'
CHARLES NJ. MANvILLE,
Cant x Pro Mar 18th Dis Pa
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15

$85, 733, ,292, and the whole estimated ex-
penditure of the Department to the 4th of
March next $3.50, ,26l from the com
mencment of the present Administration
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15

The New CHIEF JUSTICE During all of
President Lincoln's administration, he has
done nothing which has given more univer-
sal satisfaction to the loyal people than the
appointment of Salmon p. Chase Chief JUS
tice, in the place Of Roger B. Taney, deccas-
ed. 1t is putting the right man i'll the right
place, and is "a guarantee that the Supreme
Court is not to be used as an engine Of ty-
ranny and oppression to find excuses for
holding men in bondage. 1t is end to that
legal brutality which could declare that
the negro ''has no rights which white men
are bound to respect" Mr.Chases whole
political life has been consistently avcrse
to the institution of slavery, and whenever
the law allowed him to act against it he
has acted He knows that the President
had the right, as an act of ar,to declare
all the slaves in the rebellious States free
He knows that such a proclamation made the
law and did emancipate every slave land he
knows that no man OF set Of men have any
right to reduce these emancipated men to
bondage again. Should the question come
up such would be his decision, and the de
cision of the Supreme Court. The era Of OPP
preston which jefferson feared with that
Court has passed and the era of Justice
tempered with humanity has been inaugur-
ated Let us rejoice!
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15
WAR NEWS.
FROM GEN. THOMASS ARMY.
NASHVILLE, Saturday, Dec. 10, 1856

NASHVILLE, ESdlultltN, Dec. ~, lSbI.
The situation of affairs remains unchan-
ged In front Of the Fourth Corps not
shot was fired up to , o'clock this after
noon
Since then some slight skirmishing has
occurred.
Owing to the slippery state of the ground
the men find it impossible to move about.
The Rebels can be plainly seen from the
front of the Fourth Corps standing about
their camp fires.
Hostilities may be said to have ceased on
account of the bad weather.
Deserters who come in say that the Reb-
els have strong intrenchments, with two
rows Of cberatr de trjse, with wires stretch
ed around to strengthen them.
Col. Louis Johnson, instead Of Col &. NJ
s. Johnson Commander Of the Forty-tourth
Colored Infantry, has received from the
General commanding the highest praise for
the manner in which he fought his troops
at Mill Creek Station No ,, having gallant
ly kept the enemy at bay for sixteen hours,
and finally fought his way out, and reached
Nashville with the loss of Is men, killed
and wounded.
No report has yet been heard from the
gunboats which went down the river yes
tcrday morning No cannonading has been
heard here since their departure
The river is three feet deep on the shoals
and falling.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15

FIRST NATIONAL BAN
Towanda, Dec. 8. lH1's ]
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of ths r
for the election of nine (9) Directors to serve ths h
ing year, will be held at the Banking Office on US
day of January next, between the hours OF to p,
N. N. RETTS JR. Cas
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ID 4 r : 7 0 WIS DRUG Srl
The subscriber having purchased the Brf,s 9.
Patton Block, Towanda. Pa, formerly occ,,s i.
f F. NADIrJ IL now daily adding 10 HI. ~ +
and will hereafter give it his personal att.
FRESH, PURE AND RELIABLE DRUGE. mn,
AND CHEMICALs,
Purchased from the most reliable and re.,...
porters and manufacturers always on hand r..'< s
on the most reasonable terms. large ,geE y.
FRESH DRUGS AND MEDICINES
Has just been received, and | am now prer,..,
ply the
WANTS OF THE PUBLIC WITH ALL Aer.
BELONGING TO THE TRADE
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS, FOR NEp,r.
ONLY. a FULL ASSORTMENT or ooxcgsry,.
BOTANIC, ELECTlC AND HOMGpATFc
CINES.
ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDIcE.
PAINTS, OIL, vAENIsu,
PAINT AND VARNISH BRUSIl
DYE-sTUFFS ANp GLASS
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES OF EVERY /
rlLDES's ALCOHOLIC AND FLUID ExraAcr.
ALKAL Old AND SINGuI
All the Best Trusses.
ADD MINAL SUPPO ORTEp
Shoulder Braces,
BREAST PUMPS, NIPPLE SHELLS, AND sHg
Nursing Bottles, Syringes and Catheter.
LARGE ASSORTMENT OF KAzoRs, srRors. POCKET
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS OF LATE 3
AND BEST QUALITY.
A large supply Brushes for the Hat and Hair.
the Teeth and Nails, Tooth Powders and p.
Oils, Perfnmery, Soaps. Combs. Hair DYE
vgorators, &c, Kerosene, Kerosene Lam,
Shades, Chimneys, Wicks, &c, a..
the latest styles. Choice Cigars,
TOBACCO AND SNUFF.
SIS Physicians supplied at teasonable rate.
cines and Prescriptions carefully and accurate
pounded and prepared by cOIapetent persons a;
of the day and night. Sunday hours from
clock in the forenoon, to J in the afternoon
d. II. BARS.
Towauda, Dec. !, 1864.
ITEM ION T A R NEE
VALUABLE FARMING AND TIMBER Ii
FOR SALE.
The undersigned offer at private sale aboat $40 a.
GOOD FARMING LANDS,
in lots to suit purchasers.
These lands are.situated between three and tyg
from the Borough Of Towanda, in Asylum town.
They are well watered, well located, with deep u.
Nearly lj6 acres are under the plow. The l.
WELL TIMBERED
with Oak, Pine and Chestnut in Quantities .uI
pay one halt OF the purch ase money.
Terms one half Cash or Government Boud>. 81
ancC in iastalments as may be agreed upon
ALSO 100 ELIGIBLE BUILDING LOIS
Situated in the Borough of Towanda Terms a,
Apply to Mrs. N. i. CASH, Adminis;ratI1
GEO. =, CASH. Towauda, Dee T.
IALL AT HUMPHREY & cos.
And look at the finest assortment OF
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SH0
Ever offered fn this market Also
TOILET SLIPPERS AND RETICULES
Just the things for Holiday Gifts,
Dec. u.
E'STRAY MARE.-Came INTO the
~ sure OF the subscriber, on or about the Isl d
vember, a small Iron Grey Mare, about iyW yar
The owner is requested to come forward pay
and take her away. EDW. VIZ
Springfield, Dec. /, lsG4.-3w.
: 0 N L T Il 1 \ G \ E W
GEORGE H. WOODS
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15
r IST OF LETTERS REMAINING IN

A UDITOR'S NOTICE-m the matter of
IA the estate Of Lyman Basestee late of Pike t,rp
DECEASED EimtrG Biakesiee, ,'cdo,o aad administrative
The undersigned an Auditor appointed by the Or
phans Court of Bradford County to dispose of eXcep
tons to the appaisement and valuation property to
duties of his appointment at his office in the borough OF
Towanda, on FRIDAY the 18th day OF JANUARY. A.
D. 1865, at 10 o'clock a. M. when and where all per
interested are required to attend.
w. A. PECK,
Dec 8, 1864. Auditor.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15

A CARD.-MRS. FRANKLIN F0N n
IA would respectfully inform her old friends an-
pnblic that she will reorganize her class OF lsta
tai music at Monroeton, Dec, y. She will be fs.y
attend to her pupils either at her residence, or n'
over Tracy's Store. Music also on hand tor SAFE
Monroe, Nov, 6 1864,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15

debt must grow, and it is calculated that
the increase during the year ending June
80, 1865, will be l,4S2,372, l88. These fig
ures are not alarming On the contrary, W,
are surprised that so candid al exhibition
Of the situation as Mr.. FEssENDEN has made
should be so encouraging. But the facts
show that Congress should earnestly adj
dress itself to the enlargement of the ma
tional revenue to the full extent of the ma
tional resources. In the last two years we
have laid the foundation of a sound system
and one Of the great duties of the future is
its thorough development. Mr. FEssHNDEN
advises the appointment of a commission
to examine the subject of taxation and
this wise and practical suggestion should
have the immediate attention of Congress-
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15
GENERAL WARREN'S MOVEMENTS.
HDQRs. ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,
Thursday, Dee s. 1864

Yesterday morning, at daylight, the
Fifth Corps with the Third Division of the
Second and two brigades Of Grcggs Caval-
ry, started south.
They were heard from yesterday after
noon, and had crossed the Nottoway River
on the Jerusalem road, without meeting
opposition of any consequence.
They crossed on pontoons, which they
took up after doing so.
Dcsertcrs who came into our lines this
morning state that Mahonc's Rebel divis-
ion was sent off yesterday to meet our
advancing force, but as no firing has been
heard in that direction today, it is not
believed that any engagement has taken
place.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15
FRIDAY, Dec. 9-Moruing

\ accommodating force of cavalry went
out on the left yesterday afternoon, striking
the Rebel pickets on the Vaughn road,
driving them to Hatche's Run distance
of over two miles, where they had breast
works erected, and where thcy made a
stand
Skirmishing continued for some time,
when the object of the movement having
been fully accomplished, the expedition
returned
Our loss was seven men wounded that
of the enemy is not known.
Some of those who accompanied this
party report that heavy firing was heard
in the direction Of Stony Creek, which in
dicates that fighting was going or between
Gen. Warren and the enemy
Reports are current that the evacuation
of Petersburg by the Rebels may be looked
for at an early day
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15

IHARLEs Vt. MANNILLE,
Capt. Il Pro. Mar. 18th Dis. Pa.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-01
RRSSL0NAL
Your ir.tnd,
E F. t.

TIE Senate, yesterday, was Chiefly occupied in the
DISCUSSION of the bill regulAilga mpFessmens. 1t pro-
poses YES: the authority Of impressng exclusively en-
the 1.-THE collectors. The bill will probably be acted
upon to day. The habsas corpus question was disposed
of b. concurrence in motion to discharge the Judi.
cary Committee from the further consideration lof the
subject. The reporter omitted to mention, Monday,
tha the Senae cOncurred in the House resolution ex.
,endiug the session until 7ih inst.
Ia the House, the Committee in the case Of Nj. R. W.
w. Cobb, Of Ala, charged with dis.oyAlty, made a re-
port RECOMMENDING his expulsion. Every member who
spoke upon the report seemed convinced that be is
guilty bat as several thought that all the II uirements
Of the law had not BEEN observed in the inVesegan
Of the committee the report was, motion of Mr.. h
W. Bruce, OF KY, reccmmtted, with view to fus-
Their examination of the case during vacation. Mr..
Clinton, of Ala, ooncurrsd in the notion for the
son that he wished unanimous action on the part of the
House, and elt satisfied that BY the next meeting Of
Congress, all the technical sOSuples Of members would
be removed. bill doubling the pay Of the Officers
and members o; Congress was passed.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-01

AZ AN APPEAL TO THE PROFILE OF

THE CONRkDkRATE eTATER-The Direttors Of the Ycrrg
Mems Christian Asociaon Of Richmond respectfully, but
the oonfedeIate appeal In behalf the Eold Fa
lies In this sty Stree the the Rehnond
he's been refuge for those who have been driven fo hr
homes BY our ruthless sneme housands Of hepef
and Children not rom the devastated cosnes vra alone
bus from nearly btae Of the ccrfescy sought
asylum In mids On citizens have appesed
nth hoes and clothing for solass II The ed sns hosp tar and
10 Afford food and shelter foe their suffering families molly
have hey 10 the great majority Of instances responded 10 every
appeal
fheupp provisions In The city al this time are 90 re-
duesd, AID the deo ofobtaDg others By ordinary
70 and gea thar for The relief
% poor can accomplish but little In purchasing The
In written report tom the Clothing Bureau sppesu that
hefe are more than tI this city Who
seeking emp from the Govern vap those
Tor their work viii enable these poor women 70 procure
necencJ Of The plAinet food themselves snd children
Nlnout assistance then from the city and generally
City Ccu5r has made liberal appropriations the pur
chase OF supplies both for gratoua distribution
q cost bu The agents employed for the purpose have
sble 70 proccre the quantity Of provisions required
Under tLese circumstances feel that Is duty 10 No.
peal throughout tae Confederate States 10
orEsrd without delay contributions Of money and supplies 70
the Arm. Committee Of this Association. siaee the commence
fully forte otl and spiritual welfare OF soldiers and
ther isrs,s End tr the tucc % Of grous
those sol eTs no, be discouraged upon the
and, hust last and glorious campaign
Il home.
Shipments made TO Roger Martin Superintendent or VIM p
Mu1tord Chairman Of the Army compift win be promptly
tended Aud In accordance with sspec agreement made
sh the Superintendent Of the Southern Express Company eli
express charges viii be paid by then al Richmond.
Contributions OF money should also be these gentlemen
W. WILLS, j., President
j. y. X. sLEIeHr, secretsry.
theruDa 10 an lit
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-01
NE SIGNAL OORPS.

Maj. Norris having been ordered on detached service,
Capt ". N Barker hiss been placed in chief command
Of the signal operations Of the army, headquarters at
this city. Toe Examiner Of yesterday says that Capt.
Barker was the first commissioned officer in the signal
service of the Confederate States The present system
Of signals ives adopted BY him, and ued wi h great
efficiency during the early part Of the war, and be WAS
highly spoken of by General Bsauregard in bis oacia'
report of the 6rs battle Of Manassas. He was one OF
Eve officers who came from Washington city, where he