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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-04-04
MATRIMONIAL RETALIATION

Some years since, in the county Of
Penobscott, there lived man by the
name of H, whose greatest pleas
ure was in tormenting others his
own family was generally the butt OF
his sport.
One cold, clustering night he retir-
ed to bed at an early hour--his wife
being absent Some time after, she
returned, and finding the door closed.
demanded admittance.
"Who are you :" cried II.
'You know well enough who | am
let me in, it's very cold"
"Begone, you strolling vagabond.i
want nothing of you here"
'But | must come in"
What's your name ?"
"Gou know my name-Iit's Mrs. H."
"Begone ! Mrs. II. is likely wem.
an, and never keeps such hours as
this."
IF you don't let me in I'll drown
myself in the we'll"
"Do, if you please" he replied.
She took up a log, plunged it into
the well and returned to the side of
the door.
Mr.. Fl. hearing the noise rushed
from the house to save, as he suppos-
ed, his drowning wife. She at the
same time, slipped into the house and
closed the door after her. e,almost
naked, in turn demanded admittance.
"Who are you ?" she demanded.
"You know who | am let me III,
or | shall freeze"
"Begone +! you thievish rogue.
don't want you here"
"But | must come in"
what is your name Z"
you know my name-it is Mr.. H "
"Mr. q. is very likely man, be
don't keep late hours"
Suffice it to say, after keeping him
in the cold until she was satisfied she
opened the door and let him il.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-04-04

AFTER THE BArrLE.--An official re-
port of TIE battle of Gettysburg
states that twenty-seven thousand
FIVE hundred and thirty-four guns
were picked up ON the field after the
engagement, twenty-four Thousand Of
which were loaded. Of this number
one-half had two loads each remain,
ing unfired, one-quarter three loads,
the remaining six thousand had from
two to ten loads peice. Many were
found having from two to six bullets
over one charge in others the pow
der was placed above the ball. One
gun had six cartridges with paper un-
torn. In one Springfield rife, twenty
three separate and distinct charges
were found, while one smooth bore
musket contained twenty-five bullets
and sixty buck-shot rsmmed in pro-
miscuously.-Sar.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-04-04

UYEDUcArED WoMEN.-One Of the
most agreeable consequences Of
knowledge is the respect and import.
ance which it communicates to Old
age. Men rise in character often as
they increase in years they are ven
erable for what they have acquired,
and pleasing for what they can i'm
part. If they outlive their faculties,
the mere frame itself is respected for
what it once contained but with un'
educated women, when youth is gone
all is gone. No human creature gives
its admiration for nothing-either its
eve must be charmed or its under
standing gratified.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-04-04

now, after you have heard all this,
you can judge for yourself whether
we need have been so wretchedly
whipped that morning if my story
had been listened to as you have lis
tened to it.
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SMITHBORO HOTEL,
SMITHBORO, N. Y

Having rented and Reftted this well known
Hotel, am ready to accommodate all who may
favor me with call. | have a large Hall at
tached, suitable for lectures, dances. &c. Pass
engers carried to any point by applying at th {
thing agreeable and comfortable for the raveI
ing public. J. B. VANWlNKLE,
Jan. 10, 1867. Proprietor.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-04-04

Why are country girls cheeks
like French calico Because they are war
rented 10 wash and retain their color"
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annum, in advance.
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serted before Marriages and Deaths, will
be charged FIFTEEN CENTS per line for each
insertion. All resolutions of Associations
communications of limited or individual
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JOB PRINTING of every kind, in Plain
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n D. K n A P P,

Watch Maker and Dealer in Gents and Ladies
Watches Chains and Finger Rings Clocks, Jew.
elry, Gold Pens, Spectacles, Silver ware, Plat
ed ware, Hollow ware, Thimbles, Sewing Ma
chimes, and other goods belonging to Jewel
ry Store.
Particular attention paid to Repairing, at
his old place near the Post Office, Waverly, N.
Y. Dec. 3 lS66.-tf.
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I J. n E W E L L
COUNTY SURVEYOR.

Orwell, Bradford CO., Pa, will promptly attend
to all business In his line. Particular attention
given to running and establishing old or dispu::
I ed lines. Also to surveying of all unpattented
lands as soon as warrants are obtained. myI7
w HERSEY WATKINS, Notary
w Public is prepared to take Deposi.
Ons, Acknowledge the Execution of Deeds,
Mortgages, Power of Attorney, and all other
instruments. Affidavits and other papers may
be sworn to before me.
Office opposite the Banking House OF B. S.
Russell Cs., few doors north of the Ward
House. Towanda, Pa, Jan. Il, 1867.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-04-04

DR. PRATT has removed to State
~ street, (irst above B. S. Russell Co.'S
Bank. Persons from distance desirous II con-
sulting him, will be most likely to find him on
Saturday Of each week. Especial attention will
be given to surgical cases, and the extraction of
teeth. Gas or Ether administered when desired.
July Is, 1866. D. S. PRATT, NJ. d.
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nOCTOR CHAS. F. PAINE.-Of
~ fee in CORES Drug Store, Towanda, Pa.
Calls promptly attended to at all hours.
Towsnda, November %, 1866.
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w t. DAVIES, Attorney at Law,
w Towanda, Pa. Office with VIM. Wat
kins, Esq. Particular attention paid to Or
phans' Court business and settlement of dece-
dents estates
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GEORGE D. MONTANYE. AT
VI TORNEY At LAW-Ofice in Union
Block, formerly occupied by JAMACFARLANE.
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FRANCIS E. POST, Painter, To,O-
Il anda, Pa, with 10 years experience. is con.
fdent he can give the best satisfaction in Paint
ing, Graining, Staining; Glazing, Papering, &c.
R5Particular attention paid to Jobbing in the
country April O. 1866
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-04-04

n D. STILES, NJ. D., Physician and
W. Surgeon, would ann ounce to the people OF
Dr. G. w. Stone, for the practice of his p ofes-
sion. Particular attention given to the treat
ment of women and children, as also to the prac.
tice OF operative and minor surgery. Oct 2 so
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-04-04

THOMAS J. INGHAM, ATTOR-
Il NEY AT Law, LAPORTE, Sullivan
Comfy, Pa.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-04-04

EDW'D MEEKS-AUCTIONEER
~ All letters addressed to him at Sugar Run
Bradford Co. Pa, will receive prompt attention.
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TOHN n. CALIFF, ATTORNEY
ment Agent for the collection of Pensions, Back
Pay and Bounty.
So No charge unless successful. Office over
the Post Office and News Room. Dec. |, 1864.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-02-16

TRIAL OF THE STEAM PLoUGH.-Quite a
number of the leading planters and merch-
ants OF our State were present yesterday at
the trial OF the steam plough, imported by
Messrs Longstreet Owen & Co. The trial
took place at the Fair grounds of the Me-
chanics' and Agricultural Association, and
the apparatus, under the direction of MIR.
Max Eyth, late engineer-in chief to the Pacha
of Egypt evinced to the fullest satisfaction
of all present its wonderful capacity as a
marvelously complete and effective agricul-
tural implement. Some of our most extern
sive planters who were present at the trial
were enraptured with the swiftness and &C
curacy with which it performed its work, al
belt the ground was unfavorably adapted to
true and fair exhibit of its powers
The plough moves between two engines
with such ease and celebrity, guided by one
man, that the work of forty ordinary ploughs
with all the necessary hands and accompa-
niments in twenty-four hours, and every mo-
ment of favorable weather may be improved
with such promptitude and certainty that
no time is lost in preparing the soil for what
ever crop may be designed. The advanta-
ges of this wonderful improvement need
only to be seen to satisfy all who are inter
ested in agriculture Of its adaptability to our
soil, and the economy and practicability of
its working on large or small scale. 1t is
such an enterprise as should interest every
planter and merchant in the State, and prom
Use yet to revolutionize the system of South
ern agriculture.
We can i'll afford to let planters of Egypt,
who have tested this machine, surpass us in
enterprise in the culture of our great staples,
and with the advantages of the steam plough
we may vie with the world in wealth and
roductiveness.-Neao Orleans Crescent.
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Washington Items.

We clip the following from the Washing
ton correspondence of the Iritune, dated
Monday, Feb. 18th:
Mr. Stevens intends calling up his Con-
fiscation bill sometime this week.
MIR. Delano offered resolution to day
setting forth that three fourths of the States
of the Union had ratified the Constitutional
Amendment, and providing that it shall be
declared adopted and Il part of the Consti-
tuition. The Democrats objected to its in
PRODUCTION, and it goes over and awaits its
chances.
1t is understood that Gen. Banks had
an interview to-day with Gen. Grant, in re-
lation to the Military Reconstruction bill.
The General expressed his surprise at the
intimations made that he approved the bill.
He deemed it unwise, as its provisions would
probably bring him into conflict with the
Executive, his immediate Constitutional SUI
peror. He also expressed a conviction that
some bill recognizing Civil Government with
the Military to protect and aid, should be
adopted by Congress at the earliest moment.
-Rumors are current, which obtain gen.
eral credence from the significant state
ments to similar effect made in the debate
last night by Banks and Raymonds, that
while the President is not disposed to yield
his objections against the Constitutional
| Amendment, he will meet Congress more
| than halfina scheme of Reconstruction which
shall embrace certain of the provisions of
that and other salutary measures.
The Southern Republican Association
met this evening. The attendance was
large, comprising representative men from
| all the unrcconstructed States, except Flori-
| ola. A strong resolution, heartily indorsing
the Reconstruction bill for Louisiana, pre-
sented by the NewOrleans Committee, as a
part of its report, was unanimously adopted,
with further recommendation that its pro-
visions be applied to the nine States. This
resolution was signed by all the members
present and will be offered to the House in the
morning. A resolution in opposition to the
Military Reconstruction bill was referred af-
ter spirited debate, to the Executive Com
mittee. The Association then adjourned
till Thursday evening
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THE CREDITORS STRATAGEM.-Four cred
: itors started from Boston in the same train
of cars, for the purpose of attaching the pro-
pcrty of certain debtor in Pennington, in
the State of Maine. He owed each one sep
arately, and each one was suspicious of the
object of the other, but dared not say word
about it. So they rode acquaintance, all
talking upon everything except that they
had most at heart. When they arrived at
the depot at Pennington, which was three
miles from where the debtor did business,
they found nothing to put 'em over the
road" but solitary cab, towards which they
all rushed. Three got in and refused admit
lance to the fourth, and the cab started
The fourth ran after, and got up outside with
the driver. He asked the driver ifh want
ed to sell his horse. He replied that he did
not want to; that he was not worth more
than fifty dollars, but ne would not sell him
for that. He asked him if he would not
take one hundred dollars for him. Yes"
said he The fourth man quickly paid over
the money, took the reins and backed the
cab up to a bank, slipped from the harness,
and tipped it up 50 that the door could not
he opened, and then jumped upon the
horses back and rode off lickety-switch,
while the insiders were looking out of the
window, feeling like sinGed cats. He rode
to lawyers and got writ made and serv-
ed, and his debt secured, and got back to
the hotel just as the ''insiders" came up puff
fing and blowing. The cabman soon brought
back his horse for fifty dollars. The "sol-
id'' men offered to pay that sum, if the for
tunate one, who found property sufficient to
pay his own debt, would not tell OF it in
Boston.
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Light Ahead.

Saturdays sayings and doings in the
House revive and strengthen our hopes that
the XXXIXth Congress will not dispense
without having acted fully, decisively, OF
the absorbing subject of Reconstruction
The speeches of Messrs. Banks, Raymond
and others, fully justify the inference that.
| the President is now ready to meet Congress
at least halfway, and that desire to act
decisively and comprehensively is rapidly
gaining the ascendant in Congress.
We do not confidently assert that the Pres
ident is yet already to unite with Congress.
in giving effect to such measure of Recon-
struction as ought to be framed and enact
ed we do say it is the duty of Congress to.
frame and pass such measure, whether it
shall or shall not be 81 gned and executed
Even though it were certain to be vetoed
and killed, such measure should be passed,
having first been rendered as unobjection-
able as may be- There need be no surrender
of principle; there must at all hazards, be:
protection secured to the loyal Inhabitants,
white or black, of the South and we strong
ly feel that now is the time to perfect and
pass bill under which the States now I'M
represented in Congress shall be reconstruct
ed on a just and loyal basis, under condi-
lions that secure to all their Inhabitants.
their just and equal rights. Thus far, we
believe every measure of Reconstruction
emanating from the majority in Congress.
has commanded our support, though none
of them has been all we could have wished
it. Neither of Mr.. Stevens two bills of this
session-one providing for the rehabilitation
of the disorganized States; the other for
protection of their loyal people-was pre-
cisely to our mind; yet we have supported
them as steps toward the desired end, and,
at the worst, better than nothing. Far bet
ter that Congress should fail III an effort at
Reconstruction than that it should fail to
make the effort. We cntreat the responsible
majority in either House not to close the ses-
sion without having passed Reconstruct
ion bill that ought to be accepted, and which
provides for it's own execution. Do not say,
/" 1t will do no good" but t'y.-M Y 11i-
bune
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The Sentinel says that Messers. Boytlen-
Hanes- Orr & Co., propose nothing in their
new plan, which does not embrace in its
benefits and injuries, all the Southern people
alike J"
So Messrs. Hanes-Boyden & Co., accord
ing to the Sentinel, would punish the inno-
cent with the guilty. The worst secession
list and traitor would receive equal benefits
with the Union man, who was outlawed for
his principles; or if one is punished, both
shall suffer alike merely because both are
born in the S outhern States. One is inno-
cent, the other guilty-yet both shall share
the benefits of loyalty, or suffer alike the
penalties of treason That is what Messrs.
Hanes-Orr, & Co. propose, according to the
Sentinel That is all that traitors desire
for then treason will be made respectable,
and loyalty odious.
The Sentinel further says that the new plan
simply looks to settlement of the difficult
ties between the North and South" So does
the Howard amendment-so did the Presi-
dents policy-and so do the Congressional
enabling acts The difference is, that the
Sentinel thinks the South whipped the North
and, therefore, ought to dictate terms-in
other words, it wants to go back on its own
terms, and settle the difficulty in its own
way.
$50 much to win, so much to lose,
No marvel that We wish to choose"
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scongress-.-sserens, BfH Passed.
WASHINGTON, FEB. IS

| WASHINGTON, FEB. 10.
suz In the House, Stevens, bill came up, Mr..
WAS negatived. He proposed an amend
ment, which on objection being made, he
withdrew, saying that he had triedvainly to
satisfy gentlemen around him.
Mr.. Boutwell, argued that the Supreme
Court might decide that the States were still
States and entitled to representation, which
would cause q hazardous conflict, but if the
bill passed, the Supreme Court would have
no governments to reorganize. Congress
would keep in its own hands the political
reorganization of these States by passing the
bill ~ X - Z - -.
At two o'clock Mr.. Stevens again moved
the previous question. Negatived.
Mr. Bingham spoke in opposition, and
took occasion to highly eulogiZe Elliot's bill.
Mr. Blaine moved the previous question to
refer the bill to the judiciary Committee
Seconded.
Mr. Stevens spoke half an hour. He conf
planned pathetically, defended the RECONSTRUCT
ton committee, scored Bingham, and OPP
posed Eliot's bill because it mentioned
something to be done which looked like a
finality leading to admission.
This position was greeted with " No ! No !"
Mr.. Shellabarger explained that there was
a special provision in Elliot's bill requiring
the assent of Congress to the proposed ad-
| mission.
Mr.. Stevens seemed to be regaining his
lost power.
| The main question was taken on Blaine's
motion to refer to the Judiciary Committee,
| which was lost by two votes. The Demo-
Gratis generally voted with Blaine.
| The bill then passed by vote of 100 to so.
Stevens exuting over the final success of
his bill, asked the Speaker if it was in order
for him to endorse the declaration of good
old Laertes, that Heaven yet ruled, and
| that there were Gods above"
Stevens bill as passed, reads "so-called
Confederate States" instead of " so-called
States"
In the Senate, Mr.. Pomeroy presented a
petition from Arkansas loyalists asking that
Elliot's bill be so amended as to include Ar
kansas.
Mr.. Wade moved to take up Elliot's House
bill, hoping that Senators would be brief in
thir arguments.
Mr.. Lane asked to proceed with the regu-
lar business.
Mr. Wade said that if the bill was not &C
ted on Immediately, it could not become a.
law this session.
The Chair decided that the bill could be-
read once, but it required unanimous consent;
to go further. Tic vote was taken, and it
was agreed to read, by a vote of % to 19.--
The bill was read.
Mr.. Hendricks objected to further proceed
ings. 1t lays over.
The Military committee was discharged
from the further consideration of the bill to,
pay the Tennessee Home Guards.
Mr.. Wade read a dispatch from q Colora-
do mass meeting, requesting admission.
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Congressional.

Mr.. Stevens bill, reported from the Recon
struction Committee, setting aside the pre-
sent governments in the rebel States and es-
tablishing military districts in their stead,
passed the House on Wednesday by vote of
100 to 50-over two-thirds.
Mr.. Eliot's bill for the reorganization of
Louisiana has not yet been taken up in the
Senate. See Congressional proceedings else
where.
The impeachment of the President begins
to assume shape. 1t will no doubt be pres
sed at once on the assembling of the 10th
Congress
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How MUCH IS PEABODY Worthwhile
question has been frequently asked "How
much is Mr. Peabody worth2 2" 1t is a very
natural one, in view of the frequent and m,l-
nificent donations he has made during the
last fifteen years for educational and chart
table purposes. We learn that in 1856 Mr.
Peabody made will, which demonstrated
that he was then worth about fifty million
pounds sterling. We presume, from the lib
eral manner in which he scatters his chart
ties, that he has not grown any poorer since
If he had not transacted any business since
that time the simple interest on such all
enormous sum would have largely increased
his wealth but the fact is. he has ever since
been one of the largest, most active, and
cautious bankers in the world. Hence his
present wealth must exceed 100000, 0e0-
This is a snug little sum for rainy day
National Republican.
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Mr.. Eliot's Bill.

We have received Mr.. Eliot's bill in full as
reported from the committee, but not in the
shape in which it was passed. There were
inaccuracies in the synopsis which we pub
lished in our last. Mr.. Eliot's bill goes a
bowshot. beyond anything yet proposed
and still it was promptly adopted by the
House and will be speedily passed through
the Senate. We shall publish it in full in
our next.
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" Better child had meier been born

111o 11tsIT5 VII % 0ettISrUJ
Another variation of the verse runs thus
Friday hair, Sunday horn,
Better that child had meier been bornp'
And yet another:
Sunday shaver, Sunday shorn,
Better hadst thou meier been born"
Or, at greater length:
/" Cut them on Monday, cut them for health ::
cut them on Teusday, cut them for wealth !;
Gut them on Wednesday, cut them for news
Gut them on Thursday, pair of new shoes ::
cut them on Friday, cut them for sorrow.
Gut them on Saturday, a present tomorrow
But ne that on Sunday cuts his horn
oeeter That he had never been born y,
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The LEGISLATURE.

Thursdays proceedings will be found else
where The principal event of yesterdays
session was the refusal of the Senate to con-
cur in the House proposition to go into joint
conference on the new plan. We learn that
the secesssionists are exceedingly tender
footed on this matter. Stir 'em up, Brother
Pel, with a protracted pole. They will take
to eating dirt with good grace, if you will
only stir 'em up little more. Hurry up the
performance or you will be too late.