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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19
INTERNAL REVENUE DECISION

The Commissioner of Internal Revenue
has addressed the following letter. contain
ing an important decision, to the assessor
of the sixth Indiana collection district:
SIR The first intcrnalrevenue act took
effect, as far as related to stamp duties,
October l, 1862. Instruments executed
and delivered prior to that date, though
they may be recorded afterwards, are not
chargeable with stamp duties.
If any instrument subject to stamp duty
was issued after October l, 1862, and prior
to August l, 1864, unstampcd, or insult
ciently stamped, the appropriate stamp
must be affixed in the presence of the court,
register or recorder, as provided by sec
ton 1853 Of the act of June 80, 1854.
An instrument issued since August [,
1854, unstamped, or msulliciently stamped,
may be stamped by the collector upon pay
ment for the proper stamp, and of penal
ty Of fifty dollars and where the amount
Of the stamp duty exceeds fifty dollars, on
payment also Of interest on said duty at
the rate of six per cent. from the day on
which the same should have been affixed.
If the instrument is presented to the col
leCtor within twelve calendar mouths from
its issue the collector is authorized to re-
nit the penalty, provided it shall appear to
his satisfaction that the omission to stamp
il was by reason Of accident mistake, in
advertance, or urgent necessity, and with
out wilful design to cvade or delay the
payment Of stamp duty.
If the instrument is not presented within
twelve calendar months, the penalty and
interest must be paid to the collector be-
fore he can render it valid by ahixing the
appropriate stamp, without regard to the
cause Of the omission to stamp it at the
time Of it's issue. The commissioner has
no power to remit this penalty.
Deputy collectors, unless acting as col
lectors under section 80, have no authority
to atfix stamps or remit penalties under
section l58.
The stamp to be affixed to any instru-
ment is that required by the law existing
at the time when the instrument was made,
signed and issued
When an instrument is properly stamped
under either Of said sections, the stamping
relates back to the time when the instru-
ment was issued, and renders ii from the
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19

nsAp 1t is proposed by the State author
tiles to procure full history of the SER
vices rendered by Pennsylvania regiments
in the war to crush a shareholders rebel
lion, and as an interesting portion of that
history, it has been suggested by Gov Cur
tin that the State Librarian collect photo
graphs of all officers of such regiments, to
be deposited in the State Library, in such
a form as to be easily referred to and ex-
amined. In accordance with this PROPOSE
ton, the State Librarian now requests all
such officers to send well executed photo.
graphs of themselves, addressed to the State
Library, and, where the officer has perish
ed, that the friends of the gallant dead send
such photographs. Each card to be care,
fully inscribed beneath the photograph
with the name, rank, company and regi
ment in which the officer erved
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19

or to accept cheeJully the existing state of
affairs. He remains in sullen silence. and
is willing to let things work out their own
course, either in piece or to another war.
1t had been far more to his credit had he
followed the example of Mr.. Stephens, in
urging on his countrymen the necessity and
patriotism of giving up old prejudices, and
becoming sincere and faithful Union men,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19

beginning as valid to all intents and pur-
poses as if it had been duly stamped when
made, signed and issued
The whole amount Of penalties paid to
collectors for validating unstamped instru-
ments should be returned on form So, with
other unassessed penalties, and the money
deposited to the credit of the treasury OF
the United States with other collections
+. A. ROLLINS, Commissioner.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19

TERRIBLE MURDER-A most horrible mur
der has been discovered in the First Ward,
Philadelphia. A whole family, Of eight
persons. The victims of the murderer are
Christopher Decring, aged thirty-eight
years Julia, his wife, aged thirty-six
years John Doering, son, eight years ;
Thomas Deering, five years Annie Deer
ing, four years Emma Deering, fourteen
months Miss Keating, aged fortysix
years. A lad, aged fourteen years, who
lived with the family and worked upon the
farm is missing. 1t is supposed that he
was killed and his body thrown into deep
well, which will be thoroughly searched
this morning. They were all killed with
an axe and thrown into a heap in the barn
aud covered over with hay. Several days
had elapsed before the discovery, and the
horses and cattle on the premises were
starving The bound boy was subsequent
Iy found hid in hay-stack. The murderer
is supposed to be German who had work
ed on the place for short time.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19
DEATH OF DANIEL s. DICKINSON.

We regret to record the death of DANIEL
STEVENS Dickinson, who died at the resi-
dence Of his son-in-law, i'll New York city,
at halfpast eight o'clock on Thursday even
ing of strangulated hernia. He was born
in Goshen, Connecticut, on the l lth of Sep
tember, 1900, but was educated i'll Chenan-
go county, New York In 1921 he became
teacher, employing his vacations in land
surveying. In 1922 he married, and com
menced the study of law In 1928 he COM
menced practice at Guilford In 1881 he
removed to Binghamton. In 1886 he was
chosen State Senator. In 1910 the Demo-
cratic party nominated him for Lieutenant
Governor but he was defeated. In 1912
however, he was elected, In 1914 he be-
came member of the convention which
nominated JAMES X. Polk for President,
In the same year he became United States
Senator, holding the post of Chairman OF
Finance Committee AS Democratic candi-
date before the convention for the Presi,
dency, he received in 1852 the vote Of Vir.
ginia. Retiring from political life, he re-
sumed his profession. In 1861 he threw all
his influence on the side of the Union. His
illness was sudden and short 1t was only
last Saturday that he was taken i'll, and
only last Thursday that he was regarded
dangerously So His family consists of a
wife and two daughters.
The announcement Of the death of Mr.
DICKINSON was received at Binghamton, by
his neighbors and friends, with the mani
festations of the deepest sorrow. The bells
were tolled and places of business closed
His remains were brought to that place Oh
Saturday, and the funeral took place OIL
Sunday, attended by an immense concourse
of citizens, and mourning friends. He was
universally respected and beloved by the
people of the village where he has lived fol
many years,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19
STOCK OF MILLINERY GOODS

ever brought in this market and cheap. All the latest
styles and novelties of the season in Bonnets Gpsies
&c. , Ribbons, &c, Flowers to suit every one. White
Embroidery, Hoods and Caps for infants, Ladies' and
Misses Hats, the Sailor margareta derby and all styles
too numerous mention Having secured the services
OF MISS M0SHER. feel confident we can please all,
and all kinds of Millinery work done on short notice
examine my stock OF goods and judge for themselves
no trouble to show goods, door north of the Post
Office. ApriI G 1865
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19

FOREIGN NEws-The Saxonia, from South
ampton, April 4, arrived at New York, Sun
day, bringing one days later news
The Austrian Embassador at Berlin, in
a note to Count Bismark, dated March 81,
strongly protested against the imputation
made to Austria Of entertaining hostile IN
tentions He at the same time energetic
ally requested an explanation relative to
the military preparations Of Prussia. Both
Austria and Prussia are pursuing their
preparations with great activity. War is
still believed to be inevitable. 1t is report
ed that the attempt of Count Bismark to
to win over the Middle States to the side OF
Prussia has entirely failed The Duke Of
Coburg has arrived in Vienna but the re
port that he would attempt mediation
was not credited
The Queen of England has written a let
ter to Mr.. Peabody, thanking him for his
munifcent gift for the London poor. She
asks him to accept miniature portrait oI
herself, which she will desire to have
painted for him.
\ great battle is reported to have been
fought in China between the Impcrialst:
and the rebels, in which the latter are SAID
to have suffered crushing defeat.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19
BE- Among the mass of testimony su

BsA- Among the mass of testimony sub
mitted from the Committee on Reconstruc-
ton is that of Hon ALEX. II. STEpHENs. He
thinks that an overwhelming majority OF
the people of Georgia are exceedingly anX-
ious for the res toration of the Government,
and for the State to take her former posi-
ton in the Union and erjoy all her rights,
and adjust all her obligations as a State,
under the Constitution of the United States
az it stands amended His opinion is, and
the sentiment OF the people of Georgia is
that the exercise Of the right of secession
was resorted to from desire to render
their liberties and institutions more secure,
and from belief CE their part that this
was was absolutely necessary for that OBJ
ject. He thinks that the people are per-
fectIy satisfied with the experiment, and
that they will never resort to that measure
of redress again He believes that the
only hope for their liberties now is the re-
storation of the Constitution of the United
states, and Of the Government under the
Constitution.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19

sg- A dispatch received from our Con
sui at Halifax destroys the sanguinge
hopes excited by previous accounts that
the alarming sickness on board the steam
ship England was ship-fever, and not chol-
era. A consultation of physicians confirms
the first rumors, and the disease is pro-
nounced Asatic cholera. Not single
case Of sickness has occurred among the
cabin passengers.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19
Real Gstate.

FOR "a l. E THE UNDFpcrc,,.-
l. having became impaired in heath ,I-t,''2lINEb
bis business and therefore offers for .as ' % cham
premises in Sheshequin. This il undoi, we!! kn0s
location .or Blacksmith in Northern peediy The b.
the premises are ell fitted up for carrying 6 ',
Sness. GOOD shop, House, &c. y" 'aa' bus.
II not sold before the lst OF April. wiIIto,
For further particulars, call on or addres. oF rent
Jan. 20, '66-lapr. Sheshequin, BradtoUrdI n
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19

FRANCIS E. POST, Painter, T0randq,
IL Pa with 10 years experience is confident he can
sye the best satisfaction in Painting, Graining Stain
ing, Glazing Paperng, &c. sr- Particular attention
paid to Jobbng in the country. April 8, SO,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19

SHERIFF'S SALE.-Bv virtue os q writ
" Of FL Pa. issLed oU Of TIE OoErt Of Common Pleas
OF Brlaio9a county, 10 directed and delivered will bf
exposed to pu0c sale at the Court House In the Boro
OF Towandy, SATURDAY, APRIL y, 1866 at O'Clock
?. m. the following described lot piece or parcel Of
land situate in Athens twp, bounded and described as
follows, TO wit Beginning in the centre of the road
leading from Mii!town to Athens bor0', at the north
west corner Of c. w. Parks land, thence north lGlo
east IFS 30 perches along the centre Of said road ia
the north line Of the Pickering track $50 caIled) OF
which this is part thence south S42 east along the
n)rth line o hes4i4 Pickering tract $50 perchcs to
corner thence south &9o east Il 40 perches cor
ner thence south 1fs perches TO a corner thence
south sj5 east y 20 porches to a corner thence south
3Z' west Sl0 pcrches to a cOrGor IL division line be.
tween James s. Legeett and Joseph Shepard, thence
south 40 west q $40 perches to of said Jo-
seph ahcpards land thence south 3 east IS $40 per
ches to corner thence outh lOAo east 40 perches to
corner, thence south 50 west ycrches to a corner OF
said Z. w. Parks land thence north 64o west 256 $40
peTches to the place OF beginning Containing los acres
and 80 perches of land more or less all improved with
framed dwelling house two framed Dams COW shed and
orchard Of fruit trees thereon.
Seized and taken into execution at the suit OF Frances
Kirby rs. James S. Leggett and Mary g Legsett.
April 10. j. MONROE SMITH, Sheriff.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19
D II 0 I OG RAPHIC GALLERY
y W. HUGHES

y. W. U
Informs the public that he has removed his Photograph
ic Gallery, to Montanyes lot east side of Main ST. tw
doors below Beideman's Block, where he is now pre-
pared to take Photographic Likenesses in the highest
style of the art.
Ambroypes, Melanotypes, and Fereotypes, in Cards,
taken in a superior manner.
good assortment of Photograph Albums, of every
style, kept constantly hand. Also Photographs of
distinguished public men, military and civil, for sale
Being now prepared to take Likenesses in the best
manner he is confident that he give satisfaction to
all who may call.
Towanda, April 8; 1866.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19
BLACK AND CoLoRED DRESS SILKS.

large quantity of Embroidery CHEAP. Gents Neck
Ties, Paper Collars and Hosiery One of the largest and
best selected
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19
Nem ADVERTISEMENTS.

ESTRAY.-CAME INTO THE ENCLOS-
~ ure of the subscriber, in Monroe twp, April 9th
lsGG, twelve sheep and six lambs. The owner is re-
quesed to come forward prove property, pay charges
and take the same away. or they will be disposed of
cording to law. JOHN q. GALE.
Monroe. ADril H.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19

ErARM FOR SALE.--IN HERRICK, ONE
= fourth of a mile east of the Presbyterian Meeting
House, containing l20 acres. about 80 under improve.
ment There is log house it, and lne young or
chard it is well watered, and good for grain or grass
There also good sugar bush one side of the farm
TERMS-S500 cash, balance in payments to suit the
purchaser. Possession given Immediately Apply near
the church of JOHN DURANp,
April 10, l866.-4t
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19
BLACK A.rD WHITE B4LMoRALS,
GLOVES AND HOSIERY

Hoop Skirts in large quantities from three yards to
three and half around, and splendid assortment of
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19
ID EAIENGBER THAT GOOD GARDEN

IL Seeds only, produce good vegetables and that We
will sell good seeds Just qs cheap Gs you buy poor ones
and buy your supply az FOX'S.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19
SPRING STA WIS,

Bleached and UnbleIched Muslin, Sheeting. Crash
Scotch Diapers, brown aud white table linen Napkins,
and full line of White Goods, Jaconet Nansook, Swiss
Null, Victoria Lawn, Striped Muslin. Dimty tleked
Muslin, a nice assortment of
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19
GARDEN OF HARRY MIX.

Early Wnninsstaddt OK heart, sugar loaf, and large
York Cabbage, cents per dozen Early and Late Caul
flowers, cents per dozen; Large smooth Feee Island
perfected, red and yellow Tomato 10 cents per dozen
Egg plants and sweet and bell shaped Peppers 10 cents
including pots Celery aud ali kinds Of late Cabbage IS
cents per 100.
Al plants viii be nicely packed IN moss. and can be
sent TO any part ofthis AID adp.a 9G'ies with per
feet safety
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Nem advertisements.

NOTICE. The Annual Meeting of Stock
~ holders of the Barclay Coal Company will be held
at their Office l54 Sourh Fourth St, Philadelphia, May
7th, 1866, at IL o'clock noon, when an election VIII be
held for President and Six Directors TO serve the en-
suing year. HARVEY SHAW.
Anri 10 3v Secretary.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19

A TTENTIQN FARMERS AND DAIRY
"A MEN
CHEESE FABTORY IN HERRICK!

The subscriber will be rea dy about the 10th of Nav
1866, to receive and man uacure into prime article of
Cheese all the milk that may lie delivered at his Factory
The following Is the proper manner in which to pre-
are Tennet Let the calf suck the COW for at least our
d.ys, then take him off, and put him in clean pla ce
Kill the calf in Is hous after sucking take out the rem
net, fill it with salt, hang it in dry place The rennet
must not be washed
Feb. az, 90. AA SrJOHN
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19

Ladies and Gents kid gloves Dress Trimmings and But
tons to suit all Ladies' Cloths, Brab Black and White
and Black Repellant Cloth,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19

WANTED-A CANAL BOAT, IN GOOD
w condition, aud with tight hatChes-to carry
about 80 tons Address with particulars as to price &c
April ,, lS66.-4t Box 1875, PittstOn Pa
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19
4 SECOND HAND DEMOCRAT WAGON
For sale Cheap. Enquire at the Garden.
Towauda April II, 1866.
A CTRTOcTTY FOR TTE IADTFc

4 CURIOSITY FOR TIE LADIES
IA There Is on exhibition at the saesroom Of Messls
WHEELER IL WILSON, No. 625, Broadway the first
Sewing Machine, (Ao.D y ma dc by the Company he pre-
sent number eng 220 600. Lei the interested compare
the machine sod in 1851 ior $l25 with those now offered
for 500 The former owner OF this machine gives it his
tory follows:
This Machine finished early in 1851 and learned
its from Mr.. Wilson himself. thus you see the
first to work the Wneeler d Wilson Machine and learn
ed on the first Machine they manufactured
In 1855 earued with the machine $2G5 besides doing
my own housewOrk and taking care Of NY baby In 1856
We came 10 Davenport anG brought the machine with
believe it is the first Machine ever broorh 10 Iowa
run that Machine almost constantly for more than
fourteen years all sorts OF work. from the finest dress
making to the heaviest tailoring. quilted full sized
white bedpread with It which has been exhibited three
times at the Fair IL took three weeks to do it with
my other work but II could have been done by hand
in many years. have stitched leather with it,
and at the time exchanged it, CD 1869 for Nol93 32O
il worked just well as when made.
1t is perhaps unnecessary for to add that | believe
the Wheeler Wilson to be vastly superior to any other
machine made.
April 1912 Yours, Respectfully, P.E.H.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19
BL4CR IND C0LoRED ALPACAs,

and very great variety of other dress goods too nu
mcrOus to mention. complete line Of Mourning goods
Delaius Prints, Ginghams,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-19

I lULA 0Li9.--NUIIUEI Is HEREBY Civ
a. thattho following applications for Licenses for
Iayerns and Merchant Dealers, have been filed in this
Office and that the same will be presented to the Court
OF Quarter Sessions, Monday, May T. 1866, for the
consideration Of said Court.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-06-01

Why GERMAN WOMEN MAKE Coon
Wiyrs.--The culinary forms n part of
the education of the women in Ger
many. The well-to-do tradesman, like
the mechanic, takes pride in see
ing his daughters good housekeepers.
To effect this object, the girl on leav-
ing school, which she does when
about fourteen years of age, goes
through the ceremony of confirmation,
and is then placed by her parents with
a ccuntry clergyman, or in large fami-
ly, where she remains one or two
years, filing what may almost be
termed the post of servant, and doing
the work of one This is looked upon
as an apprenticeship to domestic
economy. She differs from a servant,
however, in this, she receives no wa
ges, on the contrary, her parents Of
ten pay for the care taken of her, as
well as for her clothing
This is the first step in her cduca-
ton of housekeeper. She next
passes, on the same conditions, into
the kitchen of private family, or in
to that of some hotel of good repute
Here she has control of the expendi-
ture, and of the servants employed in
it, and assists personally in the cook
ing, but is always addressed as Frau
lein, or Miss, and is treated by tho
family with Difference and considera-
ton. Many daughters of rich families
receive similar training, with this
difference, however, that they receive
it in a princely mansion or royal
residence. There is reigning Queen
in Germany at the present moment
who was trained in this way. Conse-
quently the women in Germany are
perfect models of order and economy.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-06-01

were in Dixie, and that before anoth-
or week passed ne traitors would be-
gin to swing. Do you sec that man
on the brown horse? He bought
my farm, and this whole county sold
Mt auction in Richmond for taxes, the
second year of the war, and if they
had succeeded | and my family would
have been homeless if alive now.
Shall | give ballots to these men ?"
And SO they strip for the contest,
and stake all on the issue. Men speak
low and huslily, but the meaning of
every word is plain Business is in a
degree suspended, and as the fatal day
approaches there is prevalent So
lemnity almost religious.
The Union sentiment here is not to
be tri1ed with. II would not be safe
to say here what might pass unnoticed
in St Adams. A State senator who
has gone over t. the conservatives
was yesterday addressing meeting
here. III the course of his remarks he
characterized the Union men as
Northern rebels, when n few men
stepped forward and advised him to
leave the court house, which he did.
Reaching the hotel he sprang into n
carriage at the back door, just in time
to escape personal violence. In Cal
houn county the sentiment is the 9TH
er way, and if we may judge Of the
conservative strength by the usual
signs, horse stealing and highway
robbery, that party will prevail.
If the Union men carry this cleo
ton, / doubt if rebels will ever be
permitted, pardoned or unpardoned,
to vote in this State, civil rights will
be insured them, but nothing more.
II they fail, sooner or later a re-
union with Old Virginia will be effect
ed and the loyal part will come I'M
der pressure that Will crush them to
death OPrIcs.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-06-01

ioliing had made in the coach roof
yes, can see him, he is there 7
Mr. Greeley said the chairman of
the committee, presenting himself at
the window OF the coach: MIR Greeley,
sirl We have come to most cordially
welcome you-why, God bless me, sir
You are bleeding at the nose =
I've got my orders, cried Mr.. Monk
My orders is as follows; Git him there
by sewing. 1t wants n quarter of sew
ing Stand out Of the way.
But sir, exclaimed the committee
man, Selling the off leader by the
reins, Mr.. Monk we arc come to escort
him to town. Look at the procession,
sir, and the brass band, and the peo-
pie, and the young women, sir =
I've got lay orders, screamed Mr.
Monk. My orders don't say nothin
about a brass band and young women.
My orders say get him there by sewing.
Let go them lines. Clear the way
there, Whoo-ep Keep your seat,
Horace !! and the coach dashed away
wildly through the procession, upset
ting a portion of the brass band, and
violently grazing the wagon contain
ing the beautiful young women III
white.
Years hence, gray haired men, who
were little boys in this procession will
tell their grandchildren how this stage
tore through Mud Springs, and how
Horace Greeley's bald head ever and
anon showed itself, like a Wild appari-
ton, above the coach roof.
Mr.. Monk was on time. There is a
tradition that Mr.. Greeley was indig-
nant for while, then he laughed, fl
nally presenting Mr. Monk with bran
new suit of clothes Mr. Monk is still
in the employ of the California Stage
Company, and is rather fond of relat
ing story that has made him famous
all over the Pacific coast But he
says he yields to 10 man in his adj
miration for Horace Greeley.