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Litchfield enquirer., 1865-12-21
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H L1rcHF1ELD. Upon the suit, of, some of our citizens for new road to the depot; the Court has appointed the following committee to de- eide whether or not the road shall be built, aud to see to it's construction if they decide in favor oft; Jas. Huntington of Woodbury, Harlow .Filor of Torrington, aud L W Cutler of Wa ,tertown.f These gentlemen vii, meet at the Court House on the 'niuthidaydof January, at one o'clock, P. M..,7 to examine the subjectr This committee is composed of enensofr great prudence and ability, and we think. both par ties can well trust the affair in their hands
 .- Owing to an error in the minutes of the Secretary of futhe Agricultural Society. we last week announced that the time of holding the next Fair to De 'in Ocsober. It will be on the 2lst and 22d of ssptem5srs aists
 .., - We understand tbat nearly enough money has been raised by St. Michael's Church for the purchase of their new Organ, and that
 committee has been appointed to make, ar engagements for procuring one s <, eeyss ss fg- We, had Police Court here on Friday, at which a scene occurred that exhibited the characteristic kind-heartedness of one of our prominen: citizens. Charles B. Andrews, Esq, presided, and Major Snivelly brought a com plaint against one Billy Green, for stealing ten dollars in money. After hearing the evidence, the Judge fined Bill. one dollar, and sentenced him to thirty days imprisonment The thought of being the means of depriving a poor lnau of his liberty was too much tor the Majors kiad mature, and upon his entreaty the sentence was changed to seven dollars and costs; ard thep,, the criminal not being able to procare the money, the plaintiff generously offered to- stand security for it's payment Such exhibitions of magnanimity are not common sdl3a bra yiigs sis- St;Alichaels Church is being beautifully decorated for the approaching Christmas fes- tivities. whichwill be celebrated this year with the usdAls brilliant exercises and appropriate servces.asgaI as bga bssaa4g 7ls83s9s.y f-G. na- ApgAmerican citizen of German nativity came down from Canada Village on Sunday, and persisted in believing that it was Saturday, and that all the pious people of LitchfeId were mistaken. asa7 sToG 5o4s sfsV ss37sossf a9a a5s 1f - The annual Communication of st Pauul's Lodge, No. II, and A M., of this town, will be held on Wednesday evening, Dec. 27th, at their Han 4 fuff attendance is requested> 2-W We have been shown g vial, containing a spoonful of srock ,oil,' which is probably the first petroleum ever brought into this state It was brought from Peunsylvania about fifty years ago, by Elijah Eindsley, for Huntington Rouse, ,sof Cornwall, who procured it for lame elbow. ~ z%ss saesss1s~ = ssfe, ss'
 , 4a- MT. Fish Of the Union House is making preparations for a Christmas Ball, and will be glad toaentertain good sized company ee's
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-12-21

EsBAFKHAMsrED.,e A correspondent of the Hartford Press writing from Rissrtons says that the party who are surveying the Pitts
 field and New, Haven Railroad have arrived at that place and pronounced the, route, snearly
 straight and very feasible. kss ssi yol--s Lewis ElBell left home, in Riverton,y on
 the 2sd of November, and has not ssincs- bsen
 heard from. He is eighteen years'of age,
 about five feet high. dark brown. hair, black eyes, forefnger gone from his hand, and was
 dressed, when he Jeff, in brown sclothes,a and wore a9cap, ssas taiw sass zi y4a ass 1 ils F. C1sAas "A correspondent of the Pough. |kespsie Eagle from this town repeats the old
 stories of the big snake and adds new, new sen satiorn i'd the following paragraph q: \ ss@ \ ssrhs Housatonic Railroad passes through
 this svamp, and the engineers are often com dpelled 10 whistle down brakes as they zee ahead what srs supposed to be Instructions on the track. but in reality nothing more than this huge creature moving from place to place as 1t may ch6ose sctses soa .ss sesEt-. alEsssss s
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Litchfield enquirer., 1865-12-21

Bsr Mr. Dixon of Connecticut, with Mr
 Doolittle of Wisconsin, is assisting the Demo crats of the Senate to open the doors of Con gress to tde rebels. These two gentlemen vot- ed three times with, such men as SaulsbuEy, Wright and Henderson, against even the mod, iication of the Stevens resolution. and were the only Republicans in the Senate who occupy that position.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-12-21
New Goods for the Holidays I VIM. H. BRAMAN ' IF 4ss

Large additions to my former Stock have been mrde during the past week, buyers will flnd the largest and most complete Stock in the Town of Litchfeld. s2ss Essa .ssH sasp3 New Dress Goods. af New Prints and Delainea s New Gloves and Hosiery, New Zephyer Worsted, New Cloak and Dress es.i fs Buttons,
 New Bleached and unbleache cd Cottons, Fancy Goods, Yankee Notions, &c., Go UT Prlcss according to Market valus. .s1
 Doc. 1sthss 1s65s Ez sa
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-12-21
fPEQUABUoK AGRITUAL SOCIETY. .9A NOTICE. - bAA ..itan.

OTICE is hereby given that the Annlal N Meeting of the Pequabeck Agricultural So ciety will be holden in Bristol, on Tuesday, the second day of January next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. at Crinoline Hall, for the purpose of hear ing the Repoft of the Treasurer. and also for the purpose of choosing Officers for the ensuing year andsto transact any other business proper to be done at said meeting. A full attendance ofthe members, and of all who propose to be. come members is respectfully requested.
 !, a.ts AMOS N. JOHN SON, President.
 TIM. JoHxsox, Secretary. 62w
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-12-21

EsFsnar N4slosAL BAsK. LitchHsid Dee. 1s. 'ft N0T1cE The annual meeting Of the s,oct. holders of this Bank, Will bs held at thsIr fbaaanking faa House. Tuesday, the 9th day of Jan, rSOe. at III clock, A. M., for the election oi Directors and the transaction of any othsr ousineas proper to come before said meeting.
 H. R. corr. Cashier.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-12-21

e4- The Irish Republic us conducted by the Fenian Brotherhood' seems to be about. busting up free fight among the mana gers is now going on in New York. sss ss asss
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-12-21
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gitf96slS Gnannlet.
WING& sHUMWAy PropFietols.
New Advertisements.

Litohfeld, Conn, Thursday Dec .2I, 1s6s
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-12-21

sar The Eighth Regiment arrived in Hart ford on Saturday. esss \ aoiaisippas ssas.as
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-12-21

2 BaE Ex-Governor Thomas ! Corwin7 gwas
 struck with paralysis in w Washington on Satur- day and died On Monday.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-12-21

SHARoN.-The Debating Club is in motion discussing questions of national interest.
 Rev. W. Andrews, of Wethers6eld, Conn has been preaching very acceptably fora few weeks past in the pulpit of the Congregations Church. His sermons have been listened tc with interest by large audiences,
 = Exercises were held on Thanksgiving day in the Episcopal and Methodist churches, the Congregational uniting with the latter.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-12-21
We also have large stock of ..,. CIoGEs 1md Sh0 @. Which will be put down at very lew rate.

g- We hope our friends Of the nsighbohug villages will also give U . call. ..aa 9Ht1
 se-sw MOSES. SCANDAL & co.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-25

Proofs Of Arnold's completely were fur
nishcd to day, and also his confession, i'm
plcating Booth, Atzerodt, O'Laughln and
Surratt According to Horner's statement,
Arnold said that the part assigned to him
self in the kidnapping was to throw the
President out of the theater box after the
lights had been turned out so that the rest
could carry him off in carriage. At this
statement the prisoners all relaxed into a
broad smile for the first time since the tri-
al began.
witness also testified that Dr. Mudd
told him two weeks before the assassna-
ton that in a month Lincoln and his whole
Cabinet, and all the loyal people of Mary
land would be killed; but the statement
was as absurd, and the testimony so inco-
herent as not to be generally believed. The
witness made an unfavorablc impression.
The document from the files of the Rebel
Congress providing for the burning of North
ern cities and the destruction Cf all North
ern commerce, which document bears the
approval and Endorsement of 81. d." was
read in court to-day, and the writing of the
Endorsement identified as that of Jefferson
Davis.
Mrs Surratt paid no attention to any.
thing going on to-day, while Harold was
as thoughtless as usual
Gov. Brown is to appear as "a witness
against Jeff Davis
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-25
THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

WASHINGTON, May IL, 1863
The court room was crowded to-day in
anticipation of the trial of Payne and the
appearance of the Stewards as witnesses.
Unexpected obstacles, however, rendered
the trial very slow, and Payne's case was
not reached.
Reverdy Johnson seems to have desert
ed Mrs. Surratt, not having appeared for
several days.
Mr.. Doster Counsel for Atzerodt, made
himself unnecessarily offensive to-day by
his persistence in delaying the business of
the Court, by all sorts of irrevelent and ah-
surd questions, closing with the impudent
question to the witness, Judge 0lin of
the Supreme Court Of the District, "if the
civil courts of this District were organized
for the purpose of carrying out the will of
Gen. Grant?" Doster was formerly a Mai
or in the 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry, and la.
ter Provost-Marshal of this District,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-25
FRIDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

WASHINGTON May 10, 1865.
The court room where the conspirators
are being tiled was crowded to-day, and
the proceedings were of great interest.
Most of the testimony bore upon Payne,
though in the latter part of the afternoon
DR.. Mudd and Atzerodt were somewhat iE-
volved.
Mai. Seward, son of the Secretary, gave
his testimony with considerable emotion,
detailing the fearful scene of the attempted
murder of his father with faltering voice
which affected the Court and the assembly.
He thought the prisoner Payne was the
man, but could not swear positively to his
identity.
The manacles were taken off from Payne's
wrists, under the direction of Maior-Gen.
HaItranft, and the coats and hat which he
wore in his assault on the Stewards were
put on him, that he might be recognised.
The coats were of light grey material,
and the hat soft felt. The prisoner seem
ed to enjoy the freedom of his arms keenly.
His fingers taper and his hands are finely
shaped, soft and white as woman's.
When identified he would wrinkle his brow
and bite his nails nervously
The nurse and soldier, Robinson, who
saved Mr. Stewards life, was present and
his recognition of the prisoner was instant
and complete Nobody could forget that
face, he said, though he looks less fierce
and more natural.
The negro boy who attended the door on
that night also identified the prisoner with
a degree of terror which was quite anus
ing. eyes, that's the man, that's him, |
know him." At which Payne smiled.
That's him." added the witness, don't you
see he knows me-" At which Payne laugh
ed, and the Court joined.
The testimony of Capt. Wermerskritch,
German, was also particularly graphic
and edifying He testified to having found
the photographs of jeff Davis, Lee, and
others, in albums at Mrs Surratt's house,
and also photograph of Wilks Booth hid
den in the back of little family picture.
Hereupon the lawyer for Mrs Surratt
tried to prove that such likenesses were to
be found in the houses of loyal PERSONS
After whispering to his cliant he asked,
"Did you not find photographs of Union
Generals there"
To which the reply was, "No, sir, none;
there was one of Mcclellan" Counsel, in
dignant.) ''Well, sir, was not he a Union
General?" 81 don't exactly know; Believe
he was employed on our side"
Again the witness said of Mrs Surratt
when arrested, she requested, permission
to kneel down and pray. "Ah!" exclaimed
the counsel, "then she knelt down and
prayed, did she?" Answer. "She knelt
down; don't know whether she prayed or
not"
Considerable additional evidence has
been disclosed to the Judge-Advocate Gen
eral, which will proiong the trial well into
next week
Davis will probably reach Fortress Mon
roe by Sunday.
The Government has definitely determin-
ed to arrange and try Jefferson Davis be-
tore civil tribunal probably before in
ry in Baltimore, with ChiefJustice Chase
to preside.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-25
WEDNESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, May II, 1865
The trial of the conspirators was pro-
ceeded with to-day, Atzerdot coming in for
a principal share of attention
Considerable interesting testimony was
taken, bearing mainly on the final scene at
CARROTS barn. Sergt Boston Corbett gave
his statement of the killing of Booth with
a modesty Of manner and a straightfor-
wardncss of detail that made a most IA
vorable impression. He testified that he
offered to go in the barn and clnch Booth,
so that the rest might take him alive dll-
ring the struggle, Corbett being willing to
risk his own life in the venture. He re-
Trained from shooting Booth until he SEEM
ed about to shoot one Of our own men,
when he thought it his duty to fire. When
sworn by the Judge Advocate General,
Corbett added, 81 solemnly affirm" deem
ing that form preferable.
Mr.. Coye of The HateHigencer was sum
monod to-day, and informed that Booth,
during his dying moments, affirmed that
he had left with him full and complete
statement of his motives for the assa ssina-
ton. This Mr.. Coyle denied
Mrs. Surratt was quite melancholy all
day, averting her face or holding her head
down most of the time, and paying no at
tention whatever to the proceedings.
Harold was quite depressed also, hold
ing down his head, and looking out through
his eyebrows
Payne's day comes tomorrow, when the
the Stewards, and probably the Secretary
himself, will be present as witnesses.
All the testimony for the Government
will be submitted by Friday, as | onticipa-
ted yesterday.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-25
SURRENDER OF THE REBEL COMMO
DORE FARRAND.
WASHINGTON, May q, 1865.

WASHINGTON, May q, 1865.
The Navy Department this morning re-
ceived communication from Acting Rear
Admiral Thatcher, under date Of May 6, off
Mobile, in which he says:
I" have the honor to inform the Depart
ment that on the night of the 4th inst,
received written propositions from Commo-
dore Ebcnezer Farrand, Commanding Con-
federate forces i'll these waters, to surren-
der to me all the Rebel naval forces, Off
GERS, men, and public property yet a1oat
under his command, and now blockaded
by portion of our naval forces in the Tom
bigbee River, and desiring a meeting with
me to arrange terms of surrender to The
United States. | cordingly met Commodore
Farrand at Citronville, point about %
miles above Mobile, and accepted his pro.
posal on the same basis as granted to Gen
Richard Taylor by Major-Gen Candy, the
latter having taken place at the same point
and time Gen. Candy not being present,
some days will elaps before all the arrange
ments will be completed for the reception
Of the Confederate officers, men, vessels,
and property, when further Details with
copies Of all correspondence, and the writ,
ten agreement and obligations, will be off
cialiy made known to the Department"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-25
JEFF. DAVIS AT FORTRESS MONROE
FORTRESS MONROE, Friday, May 10, 1866.

FORTRESS MONROE Friday, May 49, 1865
Jefferson Davis, late of the so-called
Southern Confederacy, with his family,
staf-oflicers, etc, captured by portion of
Gen. Wilson's command in Georgia, arrived
here to-day at II o'clock, from Hilton Head.
5. c., in the steamer William H. CLYDE, con-
voyed by the United States gunboat Tus-
carora, Commodore Frauley
Col. Pritchard, of the Michigan Cavalry,
who made the capture of the important
prisoners, with strong guard of his men,
accompanied the ReDel party ON the steam
er Clyde northward to this place, and, on
reaching here, Immediately telegraphed to
Washington for instructions regarding the
disposal of his charge.
At this writing, such is the strict secrecy
observed, not only as to the presence of the
prisoners, but also as to their future move
ments, that it is Impossible to form even an
opinion regarding the intention Of the Gov
eminent.
The steamer Clyde still remains away
out more than three miles from here, seem
ingly anchored, and Col. Pritchard is pro.
bably the only one who has yet come ashore
from her
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-25
THE REBEL GEN. BEN. HILL GIVES Up
HIS COMMAND-THE MEN PAROLLED
LOUISVILLE, Friday. Nav 10

LOUISVILLE, Friday, May 49, 1865
Mr.. McGrath was shot and killed in Shell
byville this morning by a negro soldier of
Capt. kirt's company McGrath and two
or three others violently objected to the oc-
cupancy by the negro troops of the Uuited
States of the rendezvous, and in this alter
cation the shooting occurred.
The Nashville Union saws the Rebel Cen
eral Ben. Hill has turned over all his men
some 700 in number, with their arms and
and horses-to the United States authori-
ties The men were parolled.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-25
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ATHENS
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF CONTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY
WASHINGTON Nav lS65

WASHINGTON, May l, 1865.
WHEREAS by satisfactory evidence presented to the
1t has been made to appear that the "Firs
National Bank of Athens" in the borough of Athens
In the county of Bradford and State of Pennsylvania
has been duly organized Under and according the re-
provide National Currency, secured by pledSe Of
United States Bonds and to provide for the circulation
and redemption thereof, approved June g. 1864, and
quired to be complied with before commenoing the hn,
siness of banking under said Act ~ '
Now therefore. !, FREEMAN CLARKE. Comptroller
OF the Currency do hereby certify that The First Ma.
tional Bank Of Athens in the borough Of Athens, in
the county OF Bradford in the State of Pennsylvania is
authorized to commence the business of Ranking under
the Act aforesaid.
In testimony whereof witness nv hand and seal of Of
IL. 81 flee, this first day of May, 1866.
FREEMAN CLARKE,
Comptroller Of the Currency.
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Mem advertisements
THE EMPORIUM OF FASHION,
J. W. TAYLOR,

j. W. TAYLOR,
Is now receiving one of the finest assortment ,.,
merry and Fancy Goods ever brought in the mari,
sisting of all the newest styles Of Bonnets H.,
Caps the new Fanehon Bonnet, the Fanst g.
and Coburg Hats Misses and Infants Hats and
Caps. All the new coors of Bonnet Ribbons. Mo-.
the Lake, the new shades Of Green, Puiple and
A large stock of Ribbons, Trimmings aud Dre.. T..
mings All styles of Hoop Skirts, Duplex. Multi.
and Corset Skirt Silk Umbrellas and Parasal. p
Linen, Hem Stitched and Embroidered Handkerclt.
Chenelle Head Dresses and silk Nets. y Fine a...-
ment of Kid Gloves, French Corsets, Plain Linn P.
broidered aud Valencia Collars, Linen Thread
Smyrna Edging Dimity Bands and Rufling, Emlro;f,
ing and Tucked Edgings. good assortment OF C,or-
and Hosiery. Black silk Mitts. Yankee Motions. w.
Belts and Belt Buckles. Hair and Clothes Brushes r..
and Fancy Combs. All colors zephyrs.
Bonnets and Hats trimmed in the very latest "
York styles. Millinery Work done short notice &.
warranted to please. Bonnets and Hats shaped in
New Style &c.
n. B.-I have added to my stock nice line Of
Goods. Prints, D eaines, Challis, Black and Co9s
Alapaccas All Wool Delaines Gingham Bleached
lin, Plain and Plaid Nansook Jaconets A full lin
Swiss, Null, Bobinett Laces, Black and White Pal.
Lace, Black, Black and White Dolled Lace, and u.
many other things too numerous to mention, one 5
north of Cowlcs & Co.'S Book Store, and opposite -
Court House, Towanda. May l, l,s-
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s9-The large rewards for the capture
of Booth and Harold are to be- distributed
at the discretion of the Secretary of War
upon the completion of the trials,
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Rral estate.
VILLAGE PROPERTY FOR :.

Y
The subscriber offers for sale his house ana l sir
ted on the of Second and Elizabeth streets
borough of Towanda. The House is a large g0 str
house, with basement, near lv and in complete r
pair. 1t would answer admirably for two families J.
lot is corner one well fenced, having large ll-t
of thrifty fruit trees upon it. There Is upon the pre-
iseS fine well of soft water This property j.
the most eligible in the borough. Terms made ea,y
March 25 1865. PHILIP SEEBIIH
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II o r r L n T !

good Country Tavern stand, with about sg
five acres OF land attached is being fitted up 10
order and will be reilly to occupy by the first Of 81
the improvements will be so lar advanced a to e
parties to live in the house by he first OF April T.
is two orcharos, and two barns on the place Se.-
for the rent required.
For terms apply to the subscriber, box lSlG. Pl'-
pha, or P. D. Morrow Esq. Towanda Bradford Coa1'
Penn'a.
March 90, 1865. E. REED MIEE
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned offers his Farm FOR sale colial-
about ITO acres about 20 acres improved uutH
good sta te OF cultivation; large Dwelling House -
tenement houses barns, and outhouSes ot al. KIND
saw mill, wagon shop, tanuery and tobacco factory
in good repair. Situate in Wyalusing township Oh @
NyalnSing creek, one mile from the river Cll!-l-
and schools close by. For terms &C. enquiie o '
owner, J. I, SFALFoRD, on the farm, or to
H. 3. NJ kEiA.
March 81 1865 Towauda Pa