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Towanda, April 6, 1865.

d EGISTER'S NOTICE.-Notice is here
LII by given, that there has been filed and settled in
the Office OF the Register of Wills in and for the county
of Bradford, accounts OF Administration upon the fol
lowing eS ates, viz:
Final account of Betsy and Charles H. Payson admin
istrotors of William Payson, late of Litchield:
Final account of John Mexican, administrator OF VIM.
T. Mexican, late of Burlington.
Final account of E. c. Williams, administrator OF H.
W. Huntington late OF Troy.
Final account OF B. H. Adams, admin iStator of Wm.
Jones, late of Springfield.
Final account of Samuel Hartshorne, administrator of
G. W. Jakeway Late of Litchfed.
Final account of Smith Lent, administrator of j. J.
Reynolds late of WIndham.
Final account OF NJ. F. Porter administrator of Allah
Ayers, late of Canton.
Final account of Mary Jane Sage executor of Philander
Final account of F. Gregory, administrator of Allen
Light, late OF Pike
Final account OF r. N. Ross, administrator OF L. S
Rice, late OF Springfield.
Final account OF j W Decker administrator of R. F..
Fox, late of Monroeton.
Final account OF NJ. G.. COburn administrator of Ros-
well l.. CobuIn, late of Warren.
Final account of John Mcmahon, administrator of
John Flynn, late OF Wyalusing.
Final account of James and Austin Edsa executors of
Jesse Edsln, late of Wells.
Partial account OF M T Porter administrator of Silas
Packard late OF Granville
Partial account OF J. F. Chamberlain, guardian Of o.
iver A. Gilbert.
Final account OF O.J. Chubbuck, guardian of Martha
e. Hamilton
Final account of S. H. Wilson, guardian of Robert
Dmon.
Final account of L. B. Pierce administrator of Robert
Z. Shortell. late of Pike.
Final account OF 7. S. Roberts, Guardian of Lois
Marsh
Final account of John Mcmahon Guardian OF Martin.
Mary David, Bridget and Catherine 0. Keefe
Partial account OF P H. Buck administrator OF Dudly
NJ. Baily, late of LeRaysvie.
Partial account OF Joseph Homet and Oliver Brown,
administrators of W H. H. Brown, late of Monroe
Final account of e. W Brink, administrator of the
tate of George Harrington, late OF Pike. decd.
Final account of CIV Brink, administrator OF the es-
tate of Denison Gregory. late of Pike, decd.
Final account of Myron Caperon administrator of j. j..
Barnes late of Wells, deceased.
ALS0.--The Gppraisment of property set off by the
Executors Administrators to widows or children OF
the following defedents
Estate of liver Bartlete.
Charles Honet
. Shepard Cosper,
{" s. j. Gibson,
- VIM. X. Sexton,
Buckley Tracey,
EbeneZer Horton,
George Nichols,
Joseph G. Spencer,
- Ira Forrest
Chapel Light
Isaac Z. Horton,
Samuel A. Warner
Philetus Van Dyke.
And the will be presented to the Orphan Court
of Bradford county. Monday, the lst day of May
next, for confirmation and allowance.
April g. 1865 N. c. ELSBREE, Register.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE-M the matter Of
IA Of The estate of ". F. Mexican, deceased. In
the Orphans Court OF Bradford County.
The undersigned, auditor appointed by said court
to distribute funds in the hands of the administrators
said estate and on exceptions led to the final
count of Doresky E. Mexican administrative, will at
tend the duties OF his appointmenl at the Office of
f. B. Parsons, ESQ, in the borough of Troy Mon
day the 10th day of April, A. D., 1865 at l O'clock
p. n and all persons having claims upon said funds
must present them or else be forever debarred from
the same.
March, I6. 1865. W. I. DAVIES, Auditor
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INroRNATIoN- those who have lost
friends in the Army get information free as to
the collection of their Pensions, Back Pay and
Bounty, 10y applying to j. n. CALIFF, Pension
Agent. Office over News Room, Towanda Pa.
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E=.y= Attention is called to the Notice to
Collrr tors, IN another column.
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A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Notice
N is hereby given that all persons indebted to the
estate of JONAH STANTON late of Litchield,
decd requested to make immediate payment, and
those having demands against said estate will please pre-
sent duly authenticated for settlement.
WILLIAM SNYDER.
April, Is, 1865. Administrator.
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THE DRAFr.-The following is list Of
persons drafted for this County, mt Troy, Mon
day, Sd inst =
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE-Notice
IA is hereby given that all persons indebted to the
tate OF CYRUS SMITH, late of Burlington Township.
decd, requested to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
WILLIAM BUNYON.
Feb. Is 1865. Administrator.
A UDITORS NOTICE.-h the matter of the estate of
N Samuel ". Gore, deceased. In the Orphan Court
OF Bradford County.
The undersigned auditor, appointed by said court
to distribute funds in the hands of the administrators
of said estate will attend to the duties at his office in
the borough of Towanda, Thursday the 27th day OF
April A. D., 1865, at o'clock p. m, and all persons
having claims upon said funds must present them,
else be forever debared from the
G. D. MONTANGE,
March 23 1865. Auditor.
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feaal.

A ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE.-N Notice
IA is hereby given that all persons Indebted to the
estate OF GEO. +. ARNOT, late of Monroe township
dec ID are requested to make immediate payment and
those having claim against said estate will present them
duly authenticated tor settlement.
MARTHA C. ARNOT
March 2 lS65 Administrarrix
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE-h the matter Of
"A j. e Bullock 20 % use of Hardng & Lee u.s. F. e.
Greeniedf In the Court of Common Pleas OF Bradford
County, No. 325, Feb. Term 1860.
The undersigned auditor appointed TO distribute
the proceeds of the Shers sale of defendant real es
tate will attend to the duties of his appointment at
the Office OF E. B. Parsons Esq in the borough OF Troy
on Tuesday, the llth day of April n651t o'clock, p.
M. and all persons having claims upon said funds must
W. 7. DAVIES
March III. 1865. Auditor
EXECUTORS NOTICE.-Notice is here
IL by given, that all persons indebted to the estate o
Rev. JULIUS FOSTER, late OF IoWanda Boro dec are
requested to make payment without delay, and those
having claims against said estate will present them
N'' '''''~ ~ SUSAN NJ FOSTER,
N n. BELTS. Jr
March Is, 1865. Executors.
EXECUTORS NOTICE.-Notice is here
II by given. that all persons indebted to the
estate of STEPHEN L. CLARK, late OF Albany. towp,
deceased, are hereby requested to make immediate
payment, and those having claims against said estate
will present them duly authenticated for settlement.
IRVINE c. SHORES,
March To- 1865. Executor.
A DMINISTRAT0R'S NOTICE.-No office is
IXhereby given that all persons indebted to the estate
of MARGARET FRIrCHER decd, late of Athens, Pa,
are requested to make immediate payment and those
having demands against said estate will present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
.
March 8, 1865. Administrator
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.-Notice
IA is hereby given, that all persous indebted to the
estate OF ROGER ALGER, decd late of Orwell, Pa are
requested to make immediate payment, and thvse hay
ing demands against said estate will present them duly
authenticated Tor settlement
A. w. ALGER,
March ., 1865. Administrator.
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE-Notce
IN is hereby given that all persons indebted to the
estate of ELIJAH ALGER, decd, late of Orwell, Pa
are requested to make immediate payment and those
having demands against said esa te will them
duly authenticated for settlement
JOHN w. ALGER,
March 8, 1865. Administrator.
| A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.-Notice
is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the
! tate of JAMES LAYTON, decd, late of Rome twp,
are requested to make immediate payment and those
having demands against said estate will present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
WILLIAM FORBES, ID,
/ March g. 1865. Administrator.
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JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing a Contract with William
III Powell for Picture for the Capitol.
BE resoied BIZ The Senate and House Of Representatives.
Of the United States of america in Congress assembled
That the joint committee the library be- and they
hereby, directed to enter into contract with William H.
Powell of the State of Ohio to paint picture for the
United States to be placed at the head of one of the
grand staircases in the Capitol illustrative of naval
victory; the particular subject Of the painting to be
agreed by the committee and the artist Irocided
That the entire expense of said picture shall not exceed
twenty-five thousand dollars, and two thousand dollars
shall be paid to said William IL. Powell in advance, to
enable him to prepare for the work. the remainder said
instalments at intervals of not less than year. the
last instament to be retained until the picture is
pleted and put up.
Approved, March 2, 1865 ..
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RESOLUTION TO encourage the Employment of disabled
md DISCHARGED Soldiers

RESOLUTION TO encourage the Employment of disabled
and discharged Soldiers.
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of
The United States Of America 10, Congress assembled That
persons honorably discharged from the military
service by of disability resulting from wounds
sickness incurred in the line of Duty should be preferred
forappoinents to civil Offices provided they shall be
found to the business capacity necessary for the
proper discharge of the duties Of such Offices.
SEC 2. And be IL further rcs0red, That in grateful
recognition Of the services Sacrifices aud serings of
persons honorably discharged from the military and
naval service of the country, by of wounds dis
ease the expiration of terms of enlistment, it is
spectfully recommended to bankers merchants, manu-
fcturers mechanics farmers, and persons engaged in
industrial pursuits, to give them the preference for APP
pointments to remunerative situatonlsl and employ
ments.
Approved, March 8, 1885.
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[ No. %.

JOINT RESOLUTION In Relation tie Distribution of Books
GO and Documents.
Be IL resolved by the Senate and House Of Representatives
Of The United States Of America in Congress assembled
That the undistributed portions of the books and doc
ments heretofore printed purchased for its use by order
of either House of Congress- previous the
Congress, and now deposited in the Interior Department
and elsewhere be distributed to members Of the
Congress- under the direction of the joint committee on
printing! and said committee is hereby directed to divide
the books in question into parcels equal in number to the
whole number of Senators Representatives and delegates
from territories and nearly equal in value aud impor
lance possible and to distribute them the Senator's
Representatives and delegates by such method may be
found feasible and proper.
Approved, February %, 1865.
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JOINT RESOLUTION to enable tho Secretary OF the Treasury
to obtain the Title certain Property in Carson City
and State of Nevada for the Purposes of Branch Mint
located in said Place.
WHEREAS the Secretary Of the Treasury of the United
States in order to carry into effect act entitled AN
establish branch mint of the United States in the
Territory Of Nevada" approved March third, eighteen
hundred and sxythree has purchased Of Moses Job and
Mrgaret his wife, and James L. Riddle the preempors
and occupants thereof certain city town lots in said
Carson City, together with all the valuable improvements
thereon; and whereas it is highly important for the in
teres of the Government to Obtain early day. the
and possession of said property TO establish and open
said branch mint; Therefore.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
Of the UIed States Of 1mecd u, Congress assembled
That the Secretary of the Treasury be- and he is hereby
authorized to receive and accept from said Moses Job and
Margaret, his wife, and James H. Riddle such relinquis-
mentsand conveyances of their right and claim to said
lots and property as he the said Secretary shall deem
sufficient for the extinguishment of any claim right or
title which the said Moses Job and Margaret his wife,
and James L. Riddle may can have thereto and said
lots and property shall thereafter be reserved from public
SALE preempton, or homestead settlement and shall re-
main the property of the United States.
Approved, February %, 1868.
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Erchange Bank Building, Main Street.
AGENT FOR 7-30 LOAN.

constant supply of Notes will be kept on hand.
This Bank will buy and sell all classes of GOVERN
MENT SECURITIES at current market rates.
FURNISH EXCHANGE and make collections on ALI.
Purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST FAVOR
ABLE TERMS and give CAREFUL AND PROMPT ATTENTION.
ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS
and to any other business entrusted to the Bank.
FULL INFORMATION in regard to GOVERNMENT
LOANS at all times cheerfully furnished.
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mo. 10.

JOINT RESOLUTION to facilitate the Adjustment Of certain
Accounts Of the American Colonization Society for the
Support of recaptured Africans in Liberia.
BE trosotred blythe ndte and Houseof Representatives
Of Tie Bsted Stttes ~ America IN Congress assembled
That the Secretary of the Interior be- and is hereby -
tborzed and directed to and settle the O.
the American Colonization Society for the support of rc
captured Africans Ia Liberia under contracts made for
that purpose under the authority OF the act Of Congress
approved june sixteenth, eighteen hundred and xts on
he principles OF equity. -
Approved, February IS 1866. s-sfa
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JONI RESOLUTION authorizing the Secretary Of the Trea
sury give the necessary Notice stipulated pending
tina Intention of the United States TO purchase the
Building known Merchants Exchange New York
City, now used for Custom House Purposes,
Be rssoued By he Senate and House of Representatives.
ofe United States Of dmqrica an Congress- assembled That
the Secretary of the Treasury be- and he is hereby
horzd to give notice to the owners of the building in
New York city known as the Merchants Exchange and
occupied custonhous of the intention of the United
tates to purchase the same, for the sum of one million
dollars III accordance with the terms stipulated in the
existing lease of the property to the government
Approved, January 25, 1850 #.#-
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JOINT RESOLUTION to Provide for the Publication of full
Army Register
BE IL resolved By The Senate and House Of Representatives.
q The United States of america in Congress assembled
That tho Secretary OF War be- and he is hereby author
ized and required to to be printed and published
full roster roll OF all general field line, and staff oil
GERS of volunteers who have been in the army of the
United States ut any time since the beginning OF the
present rebellion including all informal organizations
which have been recognized accepted and paid by the
United States showing whether they are yet IN the ser
vice, have been discharged ereirom, and giving cash.
aes and other explanations proper for such register
And TO deray in whole in part tho EXPENSES OF TINS
publication edition of twenty-five thousand copies 81
such enlarged register shall be published ana may be Se
10 officers soldiers or citizens at price which shall not
than the actual cost Of paper printing ana
binding and shall not any exceed one dollar per
volume
Approved March 2 1865.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,

OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF nftRRNCY,
WASHINGTON, May 18th lN65.
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence prese tad to the
dersgned, ii has been made to appear thss the "EX
CHANGE NATIONAL BANK OF NOR)A.i.K," in tho
City of Norisk, in tho County of Norfolk nd State
Virginia. has been duly organized under d according to
requirements of the Act of Congress enti AN Act to
provide National Currency secured by r''dgeof United
States bonds and to provide for tho circu ton and
dempton thereof" approved June 3d. 1854, sid has
piled with all the provisions of said Act to be complied
with before commencing the business Of Banking under
said Act:
Now, THEREFORE,, /, FREEMAN CLAnHs Comptroller of
the Currency, do hereby certify that 1.-THE EXCHANGE
NATIONAL BANK OF NORFOLK" in the City of Nor
folk in tho County of Norfolk and State OF Virginia. is
authorized to the business of Banking under
the Act aforesaid
(~J-->, In testimony whersof, witness my hand and
LIS Iseal of Office this thirteenth day of Ma,
'-r-' 1866.
FREEMAN CLARKE,
Comptroller of the Currency
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RESOL UTION,S.
PASSED AT THE SECOND SESSION or THE
Thirty. FOERTR CONGRESS

THIRTTFOURTH CONGRENS
RESOLUTION rendering the Thanks OF Congress TO Rear
Admiral David D. porter, and to the Officers Petty
Officers, Seamen and Marines under his Command, Tor
their aantry and good Conduct in the recent Capture
of Fort Fisher.
Resofued by the Senate and House Of Representatives
Of the United States Of Anericd IN congress aSSeaoeo
That te thanks of Congress hereby presented TO Rear
Admiral David D. Porter and to the officers petty officers
seamen and marines under his command Tor the nnsnr-
PASSED paantry and skill exhibited by them in the attacks
pon Fort Fisher and the brilliant and decisive victory
bvwhich that important work has been captured from
the rebe forces and placed in the possession and under
the authority of the United states and for their long
and faithful services and unwavering devotion to tho
canse of the country in the midst Of the greatest difficult
ties and dangers.
SEC Q And belt further resolved, That the President
of the United States be requested to communicate this
resolution to Admiral Porter and through him to the
officers sc, amen, and marines under his command.
Approved, January a. 1865.
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JoINr RESOLUTION reserving Mineral Lands from the
Operation of all Acts passed at the first Session of the
Thirytghth Congress, granting Lands, or extending
the Time OF former Grants.
Be il resolpcd By He Senate and House Of Representatives
Of the United States Of America Congress assembled
That passed at the first session Of the thirty eighth
congress granting lands to states corporations TO aid
in the construction of roads for other purposes or to
extend thr time of grants heretofore made shall be
construed embrace mineral lands which in all
shall be- and are reserved exclusively to the United
States unless otherwise specially provided In the act
acts making the grant.
Approved. january 80, 1865. = I'LL
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JeNr RESOLUTION of Thanks to Major General George H.
Thomas and the Army under his Command.
Be resolved By the Senate and House Of Representatives
Of the United States Of America Congress assembled,
That the thanks of congress due, and hereby
rendered to MajorGeneral George III, Thomas aud the
officers and soldiers under his command for their skill
and dauntess courage by which tho rebel army under
General Hood was sgpaly defeated and driven from the
State of Tennessee.
Approved March g. 1866.
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RESOLUTION declaring certain States not entitled t.
Representation in the Electoral College.

RESOLUTION declaring certain States not entitled to
Representation in the Electoral College,
WHEREAS the inhabitants and local authorities of the
States of Virginia, North Carolina South Carolina
Georgia. Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana, Texas,
Arkansas and Tennessee rebeed against the govern.
nent of the United States and in such condition
the eighth day of November, eighteen hundred and
sixty four that valid election for electors of President
and VicePreden Of the United staos according to the
constitution and laws thereof held therein said
day: Therefore,
BE resolved blythe Serateand House Of Representatives
of the United States of america in Congress assembled
That the states mentioned in the preamble to this joint
resolution are not entitled TO representation in the cleo
tor college for the choice of President and Vice Pres
dent of the United States, for the term of Office
mencng the fourth day OF March, eighteen hundred
and sxty-ve and electoral shall be received or
counted from said states concerning the choice of Presi
dent and vice-President for said term Of office.
Approved, February s, 1865.
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A RESOLUTION submitting to the Legislatures If the
several States Proposition to amend the Constit uton
of the United States.
Resored By the Sendte and House sof Resvy wdtrreS Of
he United States Of Aericd Congress ssSlbed (,0o
thirds Of both Houses c0ncGrring) That n, following
states amendment to the constitutions e the United
States, which, when ratified by three kvrths Of said
legislatures shall be valid to all ntents a~t purposes
part of tine said constitution, namely;--
H.Effi 4 ARTICLE Kill
SECTION l. Neither slavery inyoluntarr itude
except as punishment for crime where's the party
shi1 have been duly convicted, shall cxist within the
United States any place subject to their Jurisdiction
SecTIoS g. Congress- shall have power to enforce this
article by appropriate legislation. -
Approved, February L. 1855. .estt
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RESOLUTION to encourage Enlistments and to promot
the Efficiency Of the military Forces of the Unite

RESOLUTION to encourage Enlistments and to promote
the Efficiency Of the military Forces of the United
States. E -
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Representatives. Of
the United States Of America in Congress assembled That
for the purpose of encouraging enlismens aud promot
ing the efficiency of the military and naval forces OF the
United States is hereby enacted that the wife and
children, If any he have of any person that has been
may be, mustered into the military naval service Of
the United States SHALL from and after the passage of
this act be forever free any law usage custom what
TO the contrary notwithstanding; and in determi
ming who is the wife and who the children of
the enlisted person herein mentioned evidence TINT he
and the woman claimed to be his wife have cohabito
together, associated husband and wife, and
nued to cohabt associate at the tmo of the enlist
nlen or evidence that form ceremony Of marriage
whether such marriage was not authorized or
recognized by law has been entered into celebrated
by the and that the parties thereto thereafter lived 10
gether, associated or cohabited husband and wife
and continued to live cohabt associate at the time
the enlistment shall be deemed sufficient proof of
ragc for the purposes of This act and the children born
of any such marriage shall be deemed and taken to be
the children embraced within the provisions of this act,
whether such marriage shall shall not have been dss
solved at the time of such enlistment.
Approved, March g. 1885.