davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-19

Displayed advertisements will be charged ac-
cording to the SPACE occupied, at above rates
there being twelve lines Of solid type to the
inch.
Notices in local column inserted for twenty
cents per line for each insertion.
Special Notices inserted for ten cents per line
for each insertion.
To regular advertisers we offer superior in
ducements, both as to rate OF charges and man
ner of displaying their favors.
All advertisements should be marked the
specific length of time they are TO be published.
If not so marked, they will be Inserted for one
month. and charged accordingly.
Notices of Marriages and Deaths will be in
serted IN the PUBLIC LEDGER as items of news
But anything beyond the mere announcement
will be charged for at the rate CT ~ centsaper
line.
Advertisements published at intervals will
be charged ten cents per line for each insertion.
All bills for advertising are due when con-
tracted and payable on demand.
Bs- All letters, whether upon business or
otherwise, must be addressed TO
WHITM0RE BROTHERS.,
publishers and proprietO-s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-19
PUBLIC LEDGER.
PUBLISHED
EVERY AFTERNOON. EXCEPT SUNDAY.
BY
William A. and Edwin Whitmore,
Under the firm style of
WHITMORE BROTHERS,
No Is Madison Street.

The PUBLIC LEDGER will be served 10 City
Subscribers by faithful carriers ut TEN CENTS
per week, payable weekly to the carriers.
By mail. SIX DOLLARS per annum, or
Fifty Cents per month, in advance.
Communications upon subjects of general In
forest to the public are ut all times acceptable.
Rejected manuscripts WILL NOT be returned.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
First cents per line
Subsequent Insertions.."....... 5 :.
For One Week.............-..........30 "
For Two W Weeks-......."".......45 "
For Three Weeks......-.....--..60 =
For One Month...................-".75 .
Each subsequent month.."..-.G0 :"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

SWEET.-In Monroe, Tuesday, 10th inst,
after short Illness in the 10th year of her age,
Miss LaDesha Sweet, daughter of Mr.. Hiram
Sweet OF Monroe
1t is seldom that death in cutting down one at so
early age affects at once so many hearts and
brings sorrow to so many mourning friends The
deep grief and affction always occasloned by the
sudden departure of those who die in the bloom of
life in this case many considerations combined to
enhance. In the tender relations of the family
Miss Sweet had by affection and dutifulness bound
to her by the strongest tie the love ofparents who
cherished her with parental interest and endear-
ment more than ordinary and whose soicitude and
sacrifices repaid by the light which she shed on
their household and by the hopes, alas so soon
blasted, which gathered around her. By amiable-
ness and generous kindness and genial DISPOSE
ton she drew to herself the aectonate esteem, of
those of her own age and these traits of character
united with womanly demeanour and discretion
won for her the admiration of all She had been
Tor nearly four years pupil in the institute in To-
wanda and was a member of the advanced class of
young ladies IN the school Nature had bestowed
on her superior intellectual gifts and with talents
cultured by much study and training she bid fair
in high degree to WELD in society the influence
of refined and educated lady and to adorn that
elevated position. Her connection with the Insti-
tute during so many terms greatly enlarged the
circle OF her friends among the teachers and pu-
pills OF the school nd many at this time widely
scattered will mourn her early death. Though un-
obtrusive she had won large number of friends
in the town and it a touching tribute to her
worth, which was rendered by the presence of so
large number ofschool acquaintance and friends
from Towanda, who assembled at her funeral and
who by their unaffected sorrow testified their deep
AMI special interest in the solemnites of the occa
sion, and their heartfelt sympathy in the sorrow
that pervaded that large assembly To all that
was winning in her character she added the orna-
ment of Christian grace in her faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ and her interest in his cause and her
solicitude for the spiritual welfare of Others This
was particularly developed in the recent gracious
revival with which the community was blessed,
and it is this that affords, under this sore acton
the truest consolation to mourning relatives and
friends, and the highest motive for submissive ad-
oration under this mysterious dispensation of God
''whose way is in the sea, whose path is in the
great waters and whose footsteps are not known"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26
New York Herald, Friday. April I3. ls6G.l

New York Herald, Friday, April I3, 1861
The CRY OF PARIS, TIE New VESSEL on
THE IN1IAN LINE.-Her Dimensions, Appearance and
AcrJ features. 4 list OF OccaU Steamers on The Line,
t'c.-The Liverpool, Now York and Philadelphia
Steamship Company, which is already possessed
Of d number Of magnificent ocean vessels, has
placed upon the line steamer, the City
OF Paris which yesterday thrown open for in
specion for the benefit Of few privileged guests
The most critical could find little cause for COM
plant viewing the many novel features intro
duced throughout the steamship to- add to the COM
fort OF passengers while the combination of strength
and beauty for which her hull is noticeable, could
be appreciated by such were least yersed in the
ship builders art.
The City of Paris has been built expressly for
speed and safety in the carriage of the United States
ais, which the vessels of the company convey for
ocean postage only. Her dimensions are 373 feet
in length, 40 feet in BREADTH and u feet III depth
her tonnage 2 800 tons, old measurements The
hull is divided into eight water tight compartments
by bulkheads which while imparting great strength
to the broadside of the steamer, will prevent her
from sinking the occurrence Of any slight acci-
dent. Each of the water tight compartments into
which the vessel is divided is filed with q steam
fire annihilator and centrifugal pump, that can
lit upwards of one thousand gallons of water per
minute Tie City of Paris is fitted with a boom
and topgallant orecastle, and these are united by
Il deck house, which runs along the centre of the
spar deck i double set Of steering gear has been
aft, this contriyance greatly reducing the labor of
the men at the wheels III heavy weather The
steamship Is propelled by pair Of direct acting
horizontal trunk engines. of nominally six hundred
and eighty horse power, and constructed with the
latest improvements III surface condensation and
fuel heating.
The comfort of the passengers officers and crew
has not been overlooked In the after part of the
deck house is a spacious and elegantly fitted up
dining for the first class passengers with vel
vet cushioned seats, trescoed ceiling, and walls
adorned wish brilliant arabesques. The remainder
Of the deck house is occupied by staterooms for
the officers and mess, bar and Storerooms. the crew
finding Accommodations III the forecasle. The mini
ature apartments designed for the of the tran
silent guests unusually complete in the thous-
and and one little appurtenances SO necessary to
the tenants during voyage, and are sufficient
~ spacious and well lighted and ventilated. few
OF these apartments, intended for the occupancy of
party OF travellers, provided with six berths
each. Looking above, the eye can perceive a sec
ton Of the steel deck that underlies the wood work.
and adds to the strength of the hull.
The City Of Paris, SO welcome an addition to the
many floating palaces owned by the Inman line,
was launched from the building yard of Messrs.
Tod d McGregor, Partick Glasgow, early in De-
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

a CURIOSITY FOR THE LADIEs.--There is on
exhibition at the salesroom of Messrs WHEELER &
WILSON. No. 625 Broadway, the first Sewing Ma
chIne (No. u made by the company, the present
number being 220,0 900. Let the interested compare
the machine sold III 1851 for S125 with those now
offered for $50. The former owner of this ma
chime gives Its history as follows.
The machine finished early in 1851, and |
learned It's use from Mr.. Wilson himself | was
thus, you see, the first to work the Wheeler & Will
son Machine and learned on the first Machine they
ever manufactured.
In 1893 earned with the machine $3.50, besides
doing my own housework and taking care of my
baby. In 1906 We came TO Davenport and brought
the machine with u.s. believe it is the first Ma
CHI &c ever brought to Iowa.
Irun that Machine almost constantly for more than
fourteen years, all sorts of work trom the finest
dress making to the heaviest tailoring. quilted
full sized white bedspread with it which has been
exhibited three times at the Fair 1t took three
weeks to do 1t with my other work. but it could
not have been done by hand in SO many years
have even stitched leather with it. and at the time
exchanged 1t, (in 1860 for No. 1888 $40 it worked
just well as when made.
1t Is perhaps unnecessary for me to add that
believe the Wheeler d Wilson to be vastly superior
to any other machine made.
Yours Respectfully
AprI 24th p L. i.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

cember, and arrived at this port few days since,
having experienced during the passage a success
view to insure speed and safety to her patrons and
freight there is but little doubt that the time made
on her next trip will be put on record, as am evi
dence OF the success of the builders The new
vessel Will sail at clock tomorrow morning car
rying out the officers and crew, one hundred and
thlrtyfour men, and about one hundred first class
passengers. She will be commanded by Captain
James Kennedy, an experienced seaman who has
had charge OF the largest vessels built including
the Great Eastern, and who, moreover enjoys the
enviable title of commodore of the line The other
officers are-Mr. -Matherson, chief officer Messrs
frelon, Street and Ducksbury assistants Mr.
John Kavanagh, purser, DIR. Black, physician and
Messrs Hamilton and Kidd, chief and assistant en-
gineer with five subordinates
The Liverpool, New York and PHILADELPHIA
Steamship Company now possesses the following
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

SUICIDE AT CHEMUNG.-A lady named Mrs
5ay FRANCES, residing in Chemung committed
suicide early yesterday morning. She has been
insane for some two years, and has been very close
y booked after by her husband and family. She
Wen; to bed as usual Thursday evening and the
family supposed she was still there, until she was
missed III the morning. About five o'clock her
tyiy was found suspended by a rope, in an old
house adjoining her residence. The body was
,u. warm when discovered, showing that she had
20; been dead long. 1t is supposed that she woke
Up very early in the morning, and, laboring under
Lore than usual arrangement, went out and hung
--s,et She was about forty years Of age, was
married and leaves husband and several chill
-.ra. She was d person highly esteemed among
-c circle OF friends, and her melancholy death is
-sat.y depIored. The Coroner was holding an in
.sest On the body yesterday afternoon.
We understand that Mrs. FRANCES was a sister
--aw OF GEORGE w. Buck, Esq.-Emia AdreJti
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

To THE School DIRECTORS OF BRADFoRp
COUNTY 6 Gentenea:-In pursuance of the ADD Sec
Of the Act Of Sth of May, 1854 you are hereby no
tilted to meet in Convention, at the Court House
IN Towanda on the first Tuesday in May A. D..
1866, being the lst day of the month at | O'Clock
P. m, and select uiua roce, by majority of the
whole number Of Directors present one person OF
literary and scientific requirements and of skill and
experience i'll the art of tea ching as County Super
lntendent, for the three succeeding years deter
mine the amount Of compensation for the same
and certify the result to the State Superintendent
at Harrisburg, as required by the 39th and 10th
Sections of said act. Q. j. CHUBBUcK.
Co. Sup't. Bradford County
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

S,o AFFAIR.-On Thursday night, the
.,., INST. party of young men went to the resi-
LOT Charles f. Babcock, near Stevensyille,
had been lately married, for the purpose Of
i'm a serenade, as it is generally termed a
z..,,,ng." The facts in the case, as elected by
1ustjee's court, are Substantially as follows =
nn.of the party informed Babcock of their inten-
~ and he said, come on, but if you shoot lead
rrsn" The party accordingly went on the night
.t.rred to, and after discharging their guns ring
.r.faIIs and blowing horns, &c, Babcock came
-, on the porch and ordered them away. The
.-rr Immediately started, and when they had re-
tod Int 3 few rods, Babcock fred his musket
-, tbe crowd wounding four of the party, as fol-
lows
V.Ivin White, forty-four slugs in the legs-dan-
serous
E. stevens, leg, severe.
Clarence NJ. Platt, hand, arm and groin, severe.
T A Rockwell, leg, slight
stevens and White now lie in Il critical condition
4. las. accounts it was thought they would lose
.r.fr Iin.ls or their lives
rabcock was arrested and had hearing before G.
u Brink. Esq OF this boro', ON Friday evening,
I'D in latut of $1,000 bail was sent to Jail to an
.rer at next term of court.
weforlcar comment as the case will no doubt,
n. thoroughly investigated by the court.-LeRays
FL. Ja.3a.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26
For the Reporter

4 Secession. School Directors Of
-- county are to convene soon, to elect a Co.
>- T.. for the next three years. Would it not be
Vel at that time, to arrive at something like a
y a1.oe il regard to District Institutes, Wis
~-- schools, grading teachers salaries and de-
CHING upon uniform text books? 1t seems that
~e Convention might proftably consider topics
SIMILAR to the above The opportunity occurs only
'-,s IN three years, and should not be lost.
4 DIRECTOR.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

SENTENCED TO BE HUNG-In the Chemunp
Court at E.mira, HENRY GARDNER was found
guilty of murder in the first degree for killing
ANAsA MULocK by striking him with gun unon
the head, on the 29th Dec last Judge Balloon
sentenced him to be hung on Friday 1st of June
next between the hours of 9 o'clock i'll the fore
noon and o'clock in the afternoon,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26
TowANDA NURSERY. Fall | bought.

TowANDA NURsERY.-Last Fall | bought.
from Daniel Harlins his entire remaining stock
OF Apple, Cherry and Dwarf Pear trees, and re-
moved the same on to my premises on Towanda
Flats. am now prepared 10 sell these Fruit trees
at low rates Prices OF Apple trees at the Nursery
p cts each. or III quantities Of fifty or more trees
$50 per 100. Best selected trees in small quanti-
50 cts EACH which is the wholesale price of regular
Rochester dealers at this time. No. ,. Cherry
trees, from p to 40 cts. each. Dwarf Pear trees
from 20 to 80 cts. each. Ounce trees from % to
80 cts. each. Persons who are in want of Fruit
trees, will do well to visit my Nursery, Il miles
from Towanda. r. NJ WEIJEs
Towanda, April S, 1866
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26
VI A r r I E D

SMITH, -GILLETT.-At the residence of the
brides father, April IS. by Rev J. I. Brownell,
Gilett of Sheshequin.
McCABE-BARNES.-A Rome, April 49, by Rev.
Clark Salmon, Mr. Wesley T. McCabe, to Miss
Della B. daughter of Lew is Barnes.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

BG~ Soldiers and widows of soldiers of
war OF 1872 who are in necessitous circumstances
are entitled to gratuty Of $40 and an annuity of
$40, payable semi-annualy, provided, they was and
are residents of Pennsylvania Apply 10 Fl. B,
Mexican, Claim Agent Office Montanyes' Block.
Towanda, Pa, April 16, 1866.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26
BOOTS AND SHOES.

Having made arrangements with manufacturers to
supply our sales with the best quality of Boots and
Shoes, shall at all times be able to furnish custo
mers with the best custom made Shoes of all kinds
for Ladies' Misses and Children and Boots for Mems and
Boys wear at reasonable prices. We shall also keep
stanty on hand complete assortment of Mems ,Womens
and Childrens Rubbers and Ar"'i 0vershoes.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

gsap Proposals will be received at the
office Of G. d. Montanye for furnishing 20, 900 feet
II inch Oak Plank, not to exceed Ginches in width
5000 feet and inch scantling- 10,G 600 # thick
Hemlock Plank. To be delivered by the lst day
of June next.
Towanda April %, 1866.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

ils.lRT OF THE GREAT REBEILIoN-The
,9raat Rebellion in the United States constitutes
not only the great ersat in American history, but
also the mos. fearful tragedy Of modern times. II
.-....r s.u4moned more than a million of men
ans drenched the land i'll fraternal blood, and
wsl nigh unsettled the civilized world Covering
50 vast territory calling forth such unparalleled
energies bringing into the field such tremendous
t5-cas illustrated by so many battles and sicges,
li aHciting such displays of courage and patriot
ism. il has exhibited us as the most remarkable
-.rtu2i psyple since the ancient Romans.
In the preparation of this work, the Hon. J. I.
FraDLEY has brought not only that descriptive
talent which has given his writings worldwide
circulation, but the experience of several months
PASSED with our armies and knowledge obtained
from acquaintance with many of the most distin-
guisLed officers of the army and navy. From its
commencement he has been treasuring up such
material as is needed TO write accurate history
Of this great National tragedy. As a history OF the
great conspiracy against the Union, and record
Of the stupendous military features OF the Rebel
hon. it is all that can be desired full, authentic,
and graphic. While the author has avoided te-
dious details and used only material OF undoubted
authenticity, he has treated the subject imparti-
ally, and embodied every thing of Importance, ap-
pertaining to the conflict, on both sides.
No pains-no expense :shas been spared to make
this the most attractive and valuable history of the
war 1t is profuseIy illustrated with fine Steel
Eugrayngs of Military and Naval Scenes, together
with Portraits of officers prominent in thewar, both
North and South. A. G. NETTLEroS is agent for
.La work in Bradford Co. and those Of our readers
Who desire full and interesting history Of the late
var will certainly avail themselves Of the present
opportunity of obtaining it.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26
Eesal.
LIE OE UNSEATEI

TREASURER'S SALE OF UNSEATED
H. LANDS IN BRADFORD COUNTY.-In pursuance
1916 and other Acts Of Assembly will be exposed to
Public Sale at the Commissioners Office in Towanda
Borough, on the second MONDAY in JUNE, A. d.
1866 the tracts Of unseated land described in the follow
ing st unless the taxes and costs upon the same
maid heiore that time.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26
April 24th.

8s4p At meeting OF the Directors of the
First National Bank OF Towanda, it was resolved,
That IN view OF the action of ncighboring Banks,
the notes OF State Banks not redeemed at par IN
New York or Philadelphia will not be received at
ter the 2oth day OF pnl, except at discount suf-
hclent to cover the expense OF sending them home
for redemption and that we Will not pay out any
thing but Legal Tender or National Bank Notes
N n. BETS, jr. Cashier
Towanda, April p, 1866.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

Me- All men of the Pennsylvania Re
serve Corps are entitled to pay from the date of
their enlistment to the 18th Of May 1861, if not
paid. Papers prepared, Back pay and Bounty and
4 Pension Claims collected. All military business
in any Of the State and National Departments
successfully prosecuted II. B. McKFAN,
Claim Agent, Office Montanyes' Block
Tovanda April 2, 1866.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

bSg~ To those thinking Of getting a Sew
ing Machine, ii IS matter of interest to know
which Is the best. The Wheeler & Wilson always
the most desirable, Is with the attachment of TAX
ing the loop itch, without doubt the machine Of
all others suited to general use. Call at Wickham
d Blacks and see it work.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

PENsIoNERs.- The inStalment of Pensions
due March 4th 1866 paid on and after that date,
by bringing your Pension certificates to J. \. CA
LIFT, Pension Agent. Office over News Room To-
wanda. Pa. Feb. 26.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

House AND LoT FOR SALE.--A very desira-
bile property for sale at once in this boro, lot 50
feet front, 800 feet deep, with an alley run
ming through the center of it. al fine house large
and other improvements thereon. Terms easy.
For further particulars inquire of J. n Calif, Of
fee over News Room Also a small farm for sale,
inquire as above. April s. 4w.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

9H'wNED--A young man named ALBERT
>aooNoyEE, employed on the dam, whilst unload
-s stone boat, on Wednesday, 18TH fell into the
Ta'er above the breach in the dam, and was car
@el By the swift current beyond the reach of those
the boat. He swan for some distance, and
s--A to rise no more, in full view Of brother,
a-o vas on the same boat Mr.. S. was from
Sanding Stone township and agedabout 19 years.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-26

ACCIDENT on THE NORTHERN CENTRAL r. r.
As the Nail train coming north, over the North
I'll Central Railroad, on Thursday evening, ran
.- To the bridge over the West Branch a woman was
..'eETed about midway of the bridge. The bridgeis
~ narrow, and except by her climbing in among
@.'itlee work on the side of the bridge there was
g. sseape from the impending danger. The en-
--s ~hlstled down brakes, but the train was a
IVY one and running down grade, and could not
:. stopped in time The woman became frighten-
A She first ran to try and reach the end of the
."ase, then turned and run few steps toward
4. engine, stepping off the the track, and sat
Nd on the narrow plank, cihging 10 the track
...4 both hands. Both were cut off by the wheels.
Zen picked up, she was lying on a narrow plank,
.,'- nothing else between her and the river below
'~s Vas taken into Williamsport