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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-02-22
THE NEXT GOVERNOR.

The Union State Convention meets on the
7th Of March, and the candidates for the
nomination for Governor, are multiplying
In the north, Hon. W w KETcHUM has
many friends, while the gallant soldier,
Hon. j. w. GEARY is prominently named
Probably the choice of the Convention will
fall upon one of these two gentlemen
The delegates from this County, are I'M
instructed, and will be prepared to vote in
the manner best calculated to promote the
interests of the Republican party Mr..
kETcHUM, being from this section Of the
State is unquestionably the best known, as
a politician, whilst Gen GEARY has the re-
spect of our people as gallant and deserv-
ing soldier. But there are higher consid-
erations than mere personal preference. OF
admiration for distinguished military ser
vice The interest of the great Union par
ty, the cause of human freedom and equal
rights, demand that the next Governor OF
Pennsylvania, shall be true upon the great
Hh'cb!tIIS "liiIh lldNt bCCn IOlCtu upon Us,
by the late rebellion The nominations Of
the Convention should not be controlled by
considerations Of policy or expediency. The
times demand a man who stands boldly and
squarely in the front ranks of the army Of
progress, and who will uphold the banner
of freedom, under all circumstances. un,
seduced by the Establishments of patronage
and unawed 10y the threatcnings of power
The State of Pennsylvania is sufficiently
disgraced, by having in the Senate Cow.
AN, and the Republican party cannot sur.
vivc with another of similar character in
the Gubernatorial chair Let defeat come
with a standard-bearcr worthy of the cause
but preserve us from success at the polls
which shall demoralizc the public senti-
mcnt Of the State, and cover with shame
and disgrace the true men of the Common.
wealth
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-02-22
VETO OF THE FREEDMEN'S BUREAU BILL.

The PresiG,n Oh Monday last, sent into
Congress his veto of the Freedmen's Bureau
bill An effort was made in the Senate 10
re-enact the bill over the Presidential veto,
but the consideration OF the matter was
postponed until the next day We have
not had time to carefully read and consider
this Message, which will strike the country
with alarm and surprise, but we trust that
it will be found that the Presidents obiec-
tons are not radically at variance with
the sentiments of the majority in Congress,
and that all differences may be easilyrecon-
ciled
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-02-22
THE LEGISLATURE.


The Legislature of this State adjourned
on the 18th inst, to meet again ON the 9th.
Both houses have passed, with unusual
promptitude and unanimity the bill embody-
ing the financial scheme recommended by
State Treasurer Kemble, SO that it now
only needs the signature of the Governor
to become law. As it will undoubtedly
be approved by Governor Curtin, we may
treat it as in fact complete and law. Its
main feature, and one which must commend
it to the good wishes OF all the people Of
the State, is It's abolition of the State tax on
real estate, which under the existing tinan-
cial embarrassments Of the country is a
measure Of relief for which we all have
reason to be thankful Local taxes are
chiefly levied on real estate, while the ma
tional taxes are levied on everything else.
Hence, when the State tax on real estate is
superadded to all the other burdens we
have to bear, it is no slight imposition.
By good management the State finances
have been brought to a very prosperous
condition, owing to which the State Treas
urer Kemble has felt himself warranted in
presenting his scheme to abolish the tax on
real estate At the same time, however. he
has recommended other taxes OF very
substantial character upon banks and other
corporations The former he proposes to
tax upon the capital stock. This is what
the State did under the old State bank sys-
TEN. and it constituted SO important a
source Of revenue that when the act TO en-
able the banks TO reorganiZe as national III
stitutions was pending i'll the Legislature,
it came near being defeated through oppo-
sition arising from an indisposition to part
with SO large an item Of revenue. The
present proposal is based on sundry dccis-
ions by courts of law pronouncing it per
fectly legal for States 10 tax national banks,
and the tax will, therefore be duly assessed
and collected, notwithstanding any doubts
iect Wo are aware that one of the induce
ments for the transfer of the State banks to
the national system was the provision in
the national banks from State or local tax
alton. But it has become obvious that in
the present financial condition of the coun-
try it would be improper to exempt so large
an amount Of active capital from all bur-
dens of taxation 1t would make other
taxpayers restive and dissatisfied, and
hence it has been generally agreed that the
national banks would have to be taxed.
The other new tax, upon the gross re-
ceipts Of the railroad and other corpora
tions Of that kind, was proposed in the Leg
islatnre at the very time the bank enabling
act came SO near rejection, and was defeat
ed through sinister Influences. 1t is a per-
fcctly proper source of revenue, as these
corporations are mostly Of character ow-
ing all their enormous receipts to their acts
of incorporation and other Legislative fa-
vors. By these two new taxes the place of
the real estate will be more than supplied
and the State finances kept prosperous.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-02-22

President LINC0LN's REMAINs.--On the
occasion of the removal of President LIN
CoLN's body to it's final resting-place in the
Oak Ridge Cemetery at Springfield, ILL.,,
the casket containing the remains was
opend by some of the State authorities, and
the face was viewed through the glass COW
erng. \ correspondent of The 81. Louis
Democrat says:
The features Of the deceased were
scarcely discernible, the embalmmcnt seem
ing to have offered but little, if any, resist
ance to the encroachmcnts Of corruption :;
and the piece Of clay that once lived and
moved and talked, and was known as
Abraham Lincoln, is being fast dissolved -
'rafter from rafter and beam from beam
and the particles Of which it was curiously
compounded are rapidly returning to their
original elements"
The body was deposited in the new sep
ulchre prepared for its reception, and was
securely fastened from all future visitation
by the erection Of solid masonry, the seal
of the National Monument Association hav-
ing been affixed to the door
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-02-22

sss~ In discussing the question of labor
at the South the New-OrIeans Picayne
says : :" We have great work of restora-
tion and reorganization to do, which de-
mands the capital, enterprise and labor Of
as many people as will come. All who
come to take part in that work, from what
part Of the world soever they may hail will
be warmly welcomed. They will have no
reason to apprehend hostility, prejudice or
jealousy from any portion of our popula.
ton"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-02-22

pag- Fifteen miles below franklin, in
Western Pennsylvania, an oil well was ac-
cidentally set on fire last week, the fame
at first being small, but defying all attempts
to extinguish it. 1t soon increased i'll vol
ume and at last accounts presented most
wonderful appearance, shooting up from 60
to 100 feet, and lighting the country for
many miles. The ground had become heat
ed for several hundred feet, starting vege-
tation into the greenness of Spring. The
light was seen at Franklin and points much
further distant
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-02-22

The Niagara (Canada) Mail announces
that the American Government has taken
the necessary precaution to put stop to
Fenian or other raids which may be at
tempted, by giving instruction to the Off
GERS stationed at Fort Niagara to be on the
alert, and fire upon parties who may make
any attempt at a raid on that side of the
river. The other side of the river is regu-
larly patrolled by efficient guards, and the
Mail says should any attempted raids take
place the parties concerned will have a
warm reception, both back and front.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-02-22

n5- Rev. Alexander Campbell, the lea
der in the reform in the Baptist church,
popularity known as Campbellism," died
in Kentucky lately Mr.. Campbell was a
debatcr, and his controversies with Bishop
Purcell, Of Cincinnati, Robert Dale Owen,
Rev. Mr. Rice, Presbyterian clergyman, and
others, on theological points, have been
published and widely read
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-02-22

A correspondent of the Missouri Demo-
crat pronounces the report that Western
Missouri has been again disturbed by
bushwhackers and outlaws incorrect. With
the exception of the killing of the Assis
tant Sheriff and Deputy of Cass County,
while attempting to arrest desperate,
there has been no trouble, The inhabi-
tants of Jackson, Cass and Lafayette coun-
ties have long since resumed their peace
full avocations. A general activity in all
departments of industry prevails without
interruption.
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Nfm ADVERTISEMENTS.

no ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
n /. Levi Bennett, of the township oi Ib>..-l
County OF Bradford, State OF Pennsyyanl ..r I'D
consideration of the sum Of Fifty Dollars pad % rs
L Dbert Z. Bennett, in current money OF the [. =
bargain nd sell and hy.these presents couyeyto a
time, he being under Il years ot age. being 1 1s "
and County and st te aforesaid. that he may 3-'
fal acts. the same men Of lawful acts m4y c T.s
also sanctivnng all contracts done iy him III E4s -
Done this 7th day of February, lsaf.
LEW EENNEIL
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Real Gstatc.

FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TER Ms
That valuable property studded with white oak
hemlock ard other valuable timber on Browns or eek
the land when cleared is good Tor farming purposes
Containing 2s0 acres 90 which is partly cleared The
Improvements are | good steam saw mill, also one
with little Teparsto the dam can run by water one good
b'Iu. ana several dwellings around the mill The prop
crty is only iaw miles of Ulster, a good ship
ping point the North Branch Canal and Susquehaa
M River, to capitalist this would be valuable invest
ment. For lGg'her particulars address
PETER BRADY Agent.
Sept. Is, 1868, Sparta Sussex Co.. N. j.
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PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.

WAsnINGToN, Wednesday, Feb. II, 1866.
In the Senate, petition for recognition
from the Senators and Representatlye
elect from Tennessee was referred to the
Committee of Fifteen. Mr.. SUMNER pre-
sented petition from certain women of
New England for the abolition of sex in
certain cases. 1t is but just to add that
the Senator declined to indorse the propo-
sitiOns of deputy assessors of internal rev
enue for, increased pay were presented
The Constitutional Amendment was then
taken up, and Mr. HENDERSON concluded
his speech, curing which he had a spirited
colloguy with Mr.. YATES. Mr. CLARK con-
tinued the debate, and the Senate at P
NJ. adjourned
In the House, the resolution to allow he
use of huIks for quarantines purposes in
New York Harbor, was adopted. Petitions
were presented from photographers i'll New
York for relief from revenue tax. \ bill
was offered tand referred to q Special Com
mittee) to establish National Bureau of
Education. The Ways and Means Com-
mittee were instructed to report upon the
proprety of revising the tobacco tax. The
Senate Till to increase the clerical force of
the Post-oflice Department was adopted
The joint resolution to appoint commits
sion to select site for the Post office in
Ncw-York City, was adopted \ debate
then arose on bill reported by Mr., ALLEY,
authorizing the Postmaster General to de
posit postage stamps with such persons as
he may select, for sale and circulation
Compensation not exceeding five per cent
is to be allowed No action Was taken.
The contested Michigan election case was
then taken up, and the majority report con-
firmng Mr.. TRowBRIDGE in the possession of
the seat, was passed. The Bankrupt Bill
was taken mp. Mr.. STEVENS opposed its
passage on the ground tha, rebels could
tske advantage of it to free themselves
from their debts.
Thursday, Feb Is.
In the Senate, Mr. BRowy reported the
bill reimbursing the State of Missouri for
moneys expended for military purposes
durinU the war If anprnprintaS IN. ouD,
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TT II f INSURANCE COMPANY OF
NORTH AMERICA

0nice No. "a Walnut Street, Philadelphia
This Company are row prosecuting the business OF
Insurance from loss OF damage by FIRE Buildings
Merchandise. Furniture, &c throughout the State ol
Pennsylvania, liberal te Tor long short periods
or permanently OF Buildings, by deposit OF Premium.
The prompt payment Ot claims irT LOSSES during the
period OF nearly 20 years that the Company has been
existence. entities them to the confidence o. the public
DRaCToEs.-Arthur q. Coffin, Samuel ". Jones John
Brown, Charles Taylor, Ambrose White, Jpo r. NefI
Richard D Wood. Wm Welsh, Wm. L. Bowen, Jane,
y. Dickson. Morris VAIN, John Mason, Geo. L, Aar
rison. Francis r. Cope. Edward Il Trotter Edward s.
Clarke. VIM Cummings. ARTHUR G.. COFFIN. Pres'nt.
Q. : kUSsELLf gent. Towanda.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE-The

VALUABLE FARM FOR Satellite
farm known as the 'Chares White Farm situate
in Franklin township Tor sale. It contains one hun
dred and ihir ywo over hundred OF which are
improved. II is o the hest watered farms in the
county, aud is within miles of Towaad4 On the
are Two good frame dwelling houses, one very
large (haVinS been recently impIovcd) the Other i
well calculated tor tenant house framed barns
81 10y IL feet, together with COW house, corn anc
smoke house, &c There is 4 good sized apple orchard
bearing excellent fruit, large numDer OF peach
which have yielded fifty bushels during the presen
-eason, also truit hearing grape vines. The larm i
well adapted 20 grain aud grass.
For further particulars inquire OF Adams & Peet.
WELLINGTON BRAMHALL.
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Delivered on bank Of Canal above T0wdnda handy for
unloading in parcels OF 5000 each mile, (paymenr made
Cd the 18th Goth of each month for all ties delivered
up to the first OF the morh) and placed and piled as d
rected by our agents who inspect them We shall also
need quantity OF pine OF long leng hs ior bridges also
oak in various shapes. Wn II Morgan, at Towanda
will contract for ties, and will inspect the same also
John Rahm, David Rahm, Pat Mah0Ry OF lacyville H.
{. Smith, OF Athens. CT, WELLES, Jr.
Athens, Dee. s. 1865.
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LOR SALE. THE UNDERSIGNED
having became impaired in heath, wishes to chang
his Business and therefore offers sale his well know
premises in She>hequin This Is undoubtedly the hes
location tor Blacksmith in Northern Pennsylvania AND
The premises art ell fitted up Tor carrying that buSi
sine>s. Good Shop. House &c.
II not sold before the st of April will be for rent
For further particulars, call on or add ess
q. W. VINCENT,
Jan. 90 &C. lapr. Sheshequin, Bradford Co, Pa.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-02-22

rea- The Patriot and Union," is the or
gan of the Democracy of this State. 1t is
published at Harrisburg, and is edited by
some one who seems to endeavor to show
how far blAckguaTdism can be Illustrated
in the editorial columns of a newspaper. -
The following paragraph, which we find in
the issue of the 18th, is a fair sample of
the want of decency to be found in its col
umns Speaking of the memorial ceremo-
nies to tie martyrcd LINCOLN, it says:
"On Monday next the last Git is hoped)
cooking of the martyred President" is TO
take place in the Hall of the House After
this last rendering" it is probable that no
more political fat can be squeezed from the
"cracklins :" and it is therefore supposed
they will be taken by the truly loyaP as a
relish with "cold sowins."
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-02-22

ALSO all persons indebted to the estate of u. Hum
phrey notified that all monies due said estate must
be paid in Immediately. IRA b. HUMPHREY.
Jan. 81 1856. Administ fat0r.
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IVES FOR THE RAILWAY FROM TO.
4 MANhA To ST VIE line

We wish 10 contract for ties Tor this road at once to
be delivered on the line of the road along the Canal
during the winter. We prefer to have them al deliver
The Canal a; all points north Of Meshoppen, Wyoming
county At rates that will cqual those paid for delivery
a"ng the rail Inc. We wish all white and rock oak,
but We viii buy Eemlouk, and y0uug, flee grow ing,
chestnut ties, all to he 10 feet long nothing less than
inch face in full length. For white and rock oak ties
inches thick, uli inch tacc, will pay 40 IT'S. each
For the SAINT wood, 6 inches shi,k..........35 " -
H, F,..l-
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sa~ There are reports of the appearance
of disease among cattle, resembling the
rinderpesr in Montgomery County, Penn'a
The State Senate has appointed Special
Committee to make an investigation. 1t
appears the disease first made its appear
ance i'll the Spring of 1865, and since then
not only have a very large number of cat
lie died, but many Of the diseased animals
have been sold to farmers residing else
where, thus spreading the disease and the
meat of the dead cattle has been sold to a
considerable extent in the markets of Phil
adelphia, some Of it made up in the form of
Bologna sausage. 1t has every appear
ance of the rinderpest, and the County
Medical Society and Agricultural Society
are both investigating it.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-02-22

ATHENS, Ia :. ? tl. ?. I7I-. . =
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ~IOCkHnt -a
n of this Company will be held al No. ~ N~.tH>
Philadelphia, ON Thursday, March /. l,CG. for The
pose of organizing under The Act entitled An A.
authorize the Nor h Bran"h Canal Co 20 change
nlme, style and title t. the Pennsylvania and New
Can al and Railroad Company and to construct i'a
along and upon the towing path or bernie bank " e
Canal. approved the 10Th day Of March leoi -
eiectiug PRESIDENT and Directors for SAID CompH!
AiSo to see whether the Stockholders will aU'ha.4 y
directors to increase the capital Sto.k OK iae Com
or To issue Bonds and execute mortgage OF hei'4a
y and franchises o the Company 10 secure tLs 'i
or the purpose oI raising money to construct said "
road or such portion thereof a. may be deemed rA
ht, $50 Tor the transaction OF such olhc bushes
may come before them.
q L MEI IIES ~ prl.-!fa.
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FOREIGN NEws-The steamship Europa
arrived ON Sunday at Halifax, with three
days later intelligence. The Mexican ques
ton was still under discussion in France
1t was reported that bearer of dispatches
had been sent to this country, demanding
"a categorical answer to the question wheth-
er the continued occupation of Mexico by
the French would be treated as a casus belH.
The British Parliament opened on the 1st
inst. Further precautions against the
Fenians had been taken in Ireland, three
additional counties having been placed
under the operation Of the peace-preserva-
tive act. y deputation Of peaceful citizens
from Galway had waited on the Lord Lieu
tenant, asking for military protection
against an anticipated hostile landing, and
got laughed at for their pains. Spain was
in trouble on account of Chilan privateers,
as one had arrived i'll the Scheldt, and her
commerce is almost at their mercy. Later
news from the war OH the River Platte had
been received in England. Tie Allied
armies were on the point of entering Para
quay. Ii was reported they refused To en-
tertain any further proposals for peace that
had not for a foundation the expulsion Of
LOPEZ from that country. Both armies were
suffering severely with smallpox The
condition of the Argentine Republic is said
to be satisfactory.
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miscellaneous.

g PECIAL.-ALL PERSONS HAVING
~ ucsettlcd book accounts with us or notes past due
are notified that payment be made Immediately
J. d. HUMPHREY < co.
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IIIIISNItlEi ICU To.
In the Senate, Mr. BRowy reported the
bill reimbursing the State of Missouri for
moneys expended for military purposes
during the war 1t approprates the sum
of $4,000. Mr. PoaERoY introduced a bill
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-02-22

GAUTIGN.-ALL PERSONS ARE IEH-
- by cautioned against purchasing Noe sven .
alexander keefe and H. l.. Park to II. D.. &o aH'" .
0rarer, dated Feb. 3, 1866, fer $It0, payable Ole .s
alter date. We have not received any consIje1' o
laid note and shall not pay the same unlcs, cA.''
by law, nt which all persons will take nuce..
ALEXANDER KEEL
Orwell, Feb. ., ls66. II l.. PARK.
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Gonntn Finances.

MuAL @ Rhroh[ m lamar o % ne 5 Of Dar i9 A 5 & hh9 Or BRAFOm
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g Comfy County BoJi for 1864 lrag
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Dr.. Coz tg Orders IA AccoUt lcjh
To amount OF orders issued in 1860 ...... 30ll7 %
outstanding Jan. l, lSG5 2S Il
$3Ol4j SO
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said hereby cery true
expenditures OF said cocnty Iom the first day uqly day
". DODGE,
JOHN BEARnSLEE,t Comm
AUGH, k. MCKEE