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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-02-07
THE PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY
AGENCY.

Colonel John w. Stewart, the new
Military Agent of Pennsylvania, and
his assistant, Lieutenant Colonel
Cook, have commenced operations at
Washington. Additional order and
energy are to be infused into an in
stitution which has the interests of
more than three hundred thousand
Union soldiers of our State in charge.
Col. Stewart, the head of the bureau,
is citizen of Allegheny county, of
commanding influence and expert
ence, and his assistant, Lieut.. Col
Cook, of Westmoreland county, is
known for his exit aordinary eficien-
cy as the friend of the soldiers during
the war, and for his powerful writ
ings in support of the principles of
the great Union party. The amount
of time and money that will be saved
by this organization of the deserving
citizens directly interested is beyond
calculation.
The agents issue the following no.
tice to the public, which is of great
Importance to those having claims
against the Government:
By order of His Excellency JOHN w. GEA-
RY, Governor of Pennsylvania, notice is CIV
EN- that the PENNSYLVANIA STATE AGENcY at
WASHINGTON, D. c., will attend with prompt
ness, and WITHOUT CHARGE, to the adjust
ment of the claims of soldiers for pensions,
bounties, etc., from the United States, as
well as to those of widows, orphans, and
other relatives. That claims can be sent
directly to the parties interested in them,
or, if they prefer it through local agents or
attorneys.
The Agency was originated for the bene-
fit OF the living soldiers and the widows and
orphans OF those who died in defence of the
country and it is the special desire of the
Governor that 1t be continued for the meri-
torious purpose for which it was establish
ed, and that no effort be omitted to increase
its efficiency. Blanks and instructions can
be furnished.
Communications m y be addressed
''PENNsYLvANIA STATE AGENCY, WAsHINGToN
d. c., LOCK Box H."
Those desirous of obtaining infor-
nation in regard to pensions, boun-
ties, &c, should address the State
Agency, as above, and not the men,
Der of Congress. The Agency attends
promptly to all inquiries without
charge.
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THE CAUSE OF THE FREEDMEN,

cause which has lost the prestige of now
city, has, with many, lost its surest appeal
to their sympathies, and its strongest claim
on their support How many beggar has
been turned away because sit is the same
old story many a charitable enter
prise has been suffered to languish, because
lone gets tired of giving to the same thing
year after year. The cause of the freedman
is no exception to the rule many who in
the early days of his new-found liberty, were
ready to congratulate him on his new pos
session, to take him by the hand and bid
him God-speed in the career opening out be-
fore him, are now grown weary Of the tale
of trial and disappointment which has fol-
flowed, and are almost ready to join with
their political opponents in crying down
90 that everlasting niger"
1t is not our object at present to enter in
to any philosophical inquiry as to the causes
of this phenomenon of the human mind
neither is it our intention after deprecating
this inordinate taste for novelty to pander
to it by the relation of any new and startling
facts-our aim is at once more humble and
more consistent, and the facts We have to
lay before our readers are the simple and IA
miliar tale of suffering and wrong, the like
of which they have probably heard hund-
red times before.
Around Fortress Monroe a wretched pop
ulation has gathered, comprising probably
the most degraded, ignorant and helpless of
the colored race. They live in mud huts,
often without fires, barefooted, hungry and
cold, the aged and sick, the young and help
less huddled together in squalid wretched-
neSs-so that confinement in the bull pen
"a place of punishment for petty offences) is
penalty often willingly incurred, inasmuch
as with all its severity it secures to its in
mates shelter and food sufficient to maintain
life. But why don't they work" asks the
cayiler. Because the Government has no
work for them, and there is no white popula-
ton able to afford employment for miles
around Then why don't they go where
work can be had?' My good friend, pray
imagine yourself for an instant, in the posi-
ton of these freedmen, placed suddenly in a
condition for which the training of your
whole life had untitled you, ignorant of the
world, bred to no trade, without money,
without friends, with scarcely clothing enough
to cover you, encountered perhaps, with a
sick and helpless family-do you think that
under these circumstances you would be
very bold and enterprising in striking out
new career? Would you be very ready to
venture into unknown regions and struggle
for the prizes Of life with such fearful odds
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against youq No, believe me, you would

against you? No, believe me, you would
act just as the black man does, when he
covers over the hearth-stone of his mud hut,
and wonders in dumb, helpless way, what
is this wonderful boon of freedom, which
the white man has given and yet so cruelty
withholds
But let us look at another picture In the
neighborhood of Yorktown settlement was
formed under more favorable auspices-con-
fiscated lands were assigned by Government
to the freed-people in small portions Slim
ulated by the pride of ownership, feeling
hitherto unknown to them, they fell to work
to improve their farms, with such zeal that
in an incredible short time the little hamlet
became model. of thriving industry. Teach
ers sent from the North were busily engag-
ed in that work of elevation of the mind
which can only be successfully carried on
when the body is sufficiently provided for
so that here at least We might have expected
to find at lest an answer to the question,
"Is the negro capable of freedom?" But
here the story ends SO far as it is san ex-
pertinent of freedom" the rest of the tale
belongs rather to the records of tyranny. In
pursuance of the universal pardon system
these lands were restored to the rebels who
had formerly owned them-the cabins erect
ed by the freedmen, the gardens so carefully
cultivated, the fields already planted, all
were given into the hands of those, whose
only qualification was that they had betray-
ed their country, defed its flag and shot
down its defenders.
These scenes are occurring every day, let
us not comment upon them lest we "speak
evil of dignities es"-but let us set ourselves
to the work of mitigating the suferings oc-
casioned by injustice and oppression.
The Freedmens Relief Association has al
ready branch society in Towanda, let it
have a support worthy of the reputation Of
the town, and worthy of the cause. FRED.
DOUGLAS has said "The negro needs liberty
and not old clothes" The negro does indeed
need liberty in the largest sense he needs
that reimbursement of the mind which can
only be effected through the gradual pro-
cesses of education but he also needs, and
that sorely, those necessaries of life without
which intellectual culture would be q mock
cry. Send therefore, your contributions
both of money and clothing, aid in this good
work By your influence as well as by your
gifts, and look for your reward in the graft
tude of an ever grateful race, and in the in
creased prosperity of state whose lowest
class shall have been elevated to the position
of useful and industrious citizens.
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16~ The Union National Committe

16~ The Union National Committee
meeting in Washington, on Friday,
adopted series Of important resolu,
tions, beginning with preamble, in
which Mr.. johnson is defined as de-
serter from the principles he was
pledged to defend, and the reorgani.
zation OF the party is declared to be
required by his treachery. The head.
quarters of the Committee are appoin.
ted in New York, and the members
of the Union party throughout the
country are requested to correspond
with it's Chairman. Nebraska and
Colorado are congratulated on their
admission, and the crowning resolu-
ton declares that while the Union
party is anxiously desirous of the re.
storation of the rebel States, it be-
lieves that no reconstruction can be
safe or just that does not secure i'm.
partial suff, age to all the loyal peo-
pie of those States.
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PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-.

Thursday, Feb. !. 1867.
Mr.. Sumner offered resolution in
the Senate, Thursday, which which
was adopted, calling upon the Presi-
dent for copies of any correspondence
that has taken place between the
State Department and our foreign
Ministers relative to the policy of
the Administration toward the re-
bellious States. The resolution call
ing upon the President for copy of
the letter on which the Secretary of
State predicated his letter to Motley
caused considerable debate, but the
morning hour expired before vote
could be reached, and the further
consideration of the subject was
postponed until to-day. The Tariff
Bill came up and received various
amendments, some of which elected
extended discussion. The subject
was resumed at the Evening Session,
and at 1890 was read third time
and passed by a vote of q yeas to
10 nays, Is members notrvoting.
In the House yesterday the Consul
lar and Diplomatic Appropriation
Bill was considered. The amend
ments adopted in the Committee of
the Whole prohibiting the payment
of money for the support of the mis-
sions to Rome and Portugal were
not agreed to. The bill passed with
those appropriations included A
preamble and resolution, reported
from the Committee on Enrolled Bills,
setting forth that the bill depriving
the President of amnesty powers,
and also one regulating the franchise
in the Territories, had been sent to
him, and that he had neither signed
nor returned them, and directing the
Secretary of State to inform the
House whether said bills had been
deposited in his office, gave rise to
considerable debate. The resolution
was finally adopted. The bill pro-
posing the transfer of the manage
ment of Indian affairs from the In
terror to the War Department was
discussed fully. Some of the mem.
bers preferred the Senate bill, but
none were in favor of continuing the
present system of dealing with the
Indians. The bill passed-Yeas IS,
nays 73.
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Friday, Feb. 2.

FRIDAY, Feb, 2.
In the Senate, Friday, the bill to
regulate the duties of the Clerk of
the House was taken up, and, after a
short discussion, was passed by thirty
one yeas to six nays. The Bankrupt
bill was then taken up, and pending
discussion of an amendment from the
Judiciary Committee, the Senate ad-
journed without taking action either
on the bill or amendment.
In the House private bill relative
to the re-extension of patent for
Improvement in machinery for cutt-
ing screws occupied most of the
morning hour, and went over at the
expiration of that time. The bill to
regulate the tenure of Office was
then taken up. Mr.. Stevens amend
ment declaring all persons pomina.
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Nem advertisements.

TAKE NOTICE.-All persons in
l. debted to W. A. Rockwell, will please give
prompt attention to settling and paying and l
will close Book Account on and after the & rst
day Of April next, 1867.
w. A. ROCKWELL,
Feb. 4, 1867.
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DARN FOR SALE-Tbo srhs

ENARM FOR SALE.-The suLscg
l. ber offers his farm for sale, situated ID
A sylvm township, throe miles from Towandl
along the Susquehanna River. Contain!
about $50 acres, 10 improved with two hou-s
two barns, two COED orchards, good fences al
well watered. The whole under a good state
cultivation. Rope Ferry belonging to the
tarm. For terms apply to the subscriber on t.a
place, or E. NJ. BIS HOP, Wyalusing.
Jan 90 1857
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Real Gstate.

EOR SALE.-The subscriber ofces
A. for sale his farm situate in Wyalusing twp .
about one mile from Camptown, and three miles
from Rummerield, OF the road leading from
Montrose TO Towanda. The farm as well wa
tered and well timbered with q good house
and fruit trees thereon. For particulars enquire
OF WM' GRlFFIS, Towanda, or the prophet
at Camptown, Pa. JAMES FEE.
Feb. 1, ls67.-tf,
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Mistellaneous.

SELL!NG OFF AT COST !
HENRY MERCUR & CO.
Having concluded to close their busmc,-, i..e
oGer their entire stock OF
DRY GOODS,
HARDWARE,
CR0CKERY, 1r
AT COST.
The assortment good, and well worthy the d.,
tt ution Of purcha sers
All persons indebted to this firm, are 1Fgear.
re que,ted to pay before the first day orMa-.a
nsxt
Towanda, January 80, 1867.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE

The subscriber offers for sale his farm
Wyalusing twp, Bradford County. 1t consis,
OF I3 acres, of which 6S is improved, and Ia.
upon it new house, large barn, with She q,
tached, and about $50 young fruit tees. Itr
well watered and well fenced. and situated j
the midst OF good neighborhood, with church
es and school houses convenient.
The farm will be sold at a great birgain a..
terms made to suit the purchaser. II no, Sod
by first of April next, it will be rented.
E. o. VAUGHAN.
Wyalusing Jan. l, lS67.-3m#
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EARM FOR SALE. The subScr
Il seriber offers for sale this farm in Orvt
township. near the rosa from Orwell TO Snllr.
boro containing about lt6 acres, 80 acres h.
proved. with good framed house. barn and satl
young orchard in thriving condition. ana
large sugar bush, well watersd and under 2
improvement.
Terms made TO suit the purchaser. Poss,.
sion given the lst of April next.
PETER LAYTON.
Orwell, Jan. %, lS67.-3w*
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k>ARM FOR SALE.-The subScr.-
L. Der offers his farm for sale, situate j Te.
ry township, one half mile from Terrytown Ho.
tel, on the SuSqueh lnna River. Containing ly
acres, all Improved with good house, framed
barn with cellar stables, and COW sheds attach
ed, horse barn and her necessary outbuidinE>
Goo fruit OF all kinds, ru ming water At The
door, and barn, the firm being well watered 10
every respect. For further particulars enqu'gI
on the premises, or address
A, H. PLACE,
Terrytown, Pa, Jan. 20, lS67-w5*
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HARDW ARE,
CROCK EPY
AT COST.
NEW STORE IN ROM

Towanda, January 80, 1867.
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ed in the county in which the conviction
was had.
Second. No pardon will be granted un.
less notice of the application shall have
been given to the judge who tried the cause,
to the district attorney, or to the attorney
who prosecuted, proof of which notice shall
be furnished this Department.
Third. All applications for pardon must
have with them the following papers, writ
ten in clear and distinct hand
l. A certified copy of the whole record,
including docket entries, minutes of court,
copy of Indictment, pleas, and all other pa
pers on file in the court relating to the
case.
2. A full statement of the reasons upon
which the application is based, setting forth
all the facts the notes of evidence taken
on trial letters from responsible persons
IN the community where the crime was COM
mltted recommendation from the Jurors
who sat On the trial, and if any of them re-
fuse to recommend pardon, reasons given
for such refusal letter from the district at
torney or counsel who tried the case and
a letter from the Judge, setting forth his
views upon the subject of the application.
3. Recommendations for pardon for up-
expired terms of sentence, must havesa copy
OF the whole record as before required. Al
SO, copy of commitment petition from
prisoner setting forth reasons, and state
ment from Warden and Inspectors of Prison.
o: No personal application will be per-
mitted.
g. All of the above papers, when submit
ted, must be accompanied by a printed
copy OF same, in pamphlet form, twelve
copies of which, at least, must be sent to
tins department. If the parties are too
poor, the paper book need not be printed.
serve the administration of Justice, they
will be strictly enforced, land relaxed only
when good reasons shall be furnished for
SO doing.
On Friday the Legislature adjourned over
until Monday evening Affairs are quiet at
the Capital, many of the members having
gone home on 0 brief visit. REX.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-11-15

SHALL THE CHILDREN of the Soldiers
and Sailors who gave their lives for
the preservation of the Union be provid-
ed with homes, and receive good edu-
cation? This is a question which will
admit of but one an5Wer-in the atiir-
NATIVE. 1t only remains, therefore,
for us to point out the best mode IN
which it can be done. A careful exam
ination has satisfied us, and will satisfy
the public, that the projectors OF the
Riverside Institute, located in the vii
lage of Riverside, New Jersey, on the
Delaware, have devised the most teaSl-
BILE method. Acting under the charter
of the Washington Library company
of Philadelphia, Incorporated by the
State of Pennsylvania, they are offering
stock at the low rate Of one dollar per
share, and will give to each subscriber
a beautiful and valuable steel engrav-
ing, worth at retail more than the price
of the stock, and as an additional in
ducement will distribute among the
stockholders presents valued at $780,,
600. Who can refuse to do patriotic
and benevolent action on these termS?
Let every lover of his country record
his name. Read Advertisement.
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MARRIED.

THOMPsON-H0LLER-O the 4th inst, at
the brides residence by the Rev. G. c. Probst,
Mr.. Jeremiah II. Thompson and Miss Hannah
Holler, both of Bloody Run
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 81, 1857 at the
residence of the brides father near st Cldirsville,
by the Rev j. Peter, Mr.. Conrad Claycomb to
Miss Mary Reighart, both Of St Clair Township.
Observation-Disclosures. 3, 1867, at the resi-
dence of the brides father. St Clairsville, by
the same Mr. William p. Whitaker of Pleasant
villc to Miss Kate AXE, of Union Township.
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FIJI ADAM FOY'S
NardWare, sc.

TT AkDWAkE!
4 NEW HAND At TIE BELLOWS,
at the old stand of BLYMYER & SON.
The undersigned, having purchased the entire
stock of Geo. Blymyer & Son, and having added
thereto by fresh purchases in the East respectful
ly announces to the public, that he is now prepa
red to sell at the
LOWEST CASH PRICES,
APPROVED COUNTRY PRODUCE,
everything in the HARDWARE line, such as
Carpenters,
JOiners Cabinet and
Shoemakers' tools and
findings, crOss-cut and mill
saws, grindstones and fixtures.
saddlery of all kinds nails by the
keg or pound, wagon tire, strap iron,
nail rod double and single shear, blister
and cast steel, horse-shoes by the keg or small
Ter quantities, double and single btted axes,
cutlery of every description knives and forks very
cheap, and the very best pocket knives, Porte
monaies and pocket. books, 81 yer tea and ta-
bic Spoons in sets, brittania ware in sets,
trays, &c, paints. oils and varnishes,
window glass all sizes, lamps and
lamp chimneys, wooden and
willow ware, wash boards,
churns, manila rope,
halters bed-cords
and twines,
brushes of every description, shoe black
ing, shovels and forks, grain shOvels,
chains of all kinds, sausage cutters and
sole ard kip leather. also the very best
calf skins, buffalo robes, and a general
variety of goods kept in a frst-class
HARDWARE STORE.
y Our object shall be to be governed by the
golden rule TO do unto others as yOu aco@ld irish
to be done bg We intend to sell at par rates, and
by fair dealing hope to merit continuance of the
patronage bestowed on Blymyer Son.
novIm6 THOMAS NJ. LYNCH.
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DUBLIC SALE OF FIVE VAL
= 4 LCkn ,,r,dnrs;.uoI Iii

DUBLIC SALE OF FIVE VAL
UABLE FARMS! The undersigned will
sell at public sale, on Wednesday, Dec Is. 1867
at the residence of Abner W. Slick, on the Saw
mill tract, the following described Real Estate, to
wit:
A tract of land containing 800 acres, divided in
to five farms as follows;
No. l, containing l32 acres, situated on Dun
ning's creek in St Clair tp.. Bedford county. up
on which a saw-mill has been lately cree ed,
which is now in successful operation. Nos. 2, 3,
and ), adjoin the above and each other, and con
tain sevcsally 1872 1872, 1852, and l92acres. Three
of these farms are well improved, there being a
good log house and barn on each. The land Is OF
good quality, unsurpassed for fertility and is we'll
watered. There is good site for Tannery on
one of these farms. The timber upon these lands
is not excelled by any in the county.
Sale to commence at IL o'clock, A. NJ, of said
day, when terms (Which will be moderately will be
made known by L. III. n. j LYONS.
novl5w4-JoHN ALsIP, Auctioneer.
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The s9edfurd Gazette.
Home and Around.

HUNTINGTON AND BROAD Tor r. RI.
MISTER ARRANGEMENT TINE TABLE.-Accom-
notation Train leaves Saxton at 7.35 a. m, and
arrives at Huntingdon, at $50 am; leaves Hunt
ingdon at 44O p. M, and arrives at Saxton at
6.38 p.
Mail Train leaves Mt. Dallas at LOO p. m, ar
rives at Huntington at II p. m; leaves Hunt
ingdon at $50 a. m, and arrives at Mt Dallas a
IL 05 a. IN.
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ITO! FOR TIL E + A r!
SAVE YOUR MONEY!
GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES!

The undersigned having made very important
discovery in Photography, is now enabled to re-
duce the price OF all kinds of pictures % per cent
less than formef prices and is willing to give his
customers the benefit of such discovery. A first
class picture can now be had for % cents made of
the best material and put up in the most substantial
manner.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS in great variety and
cheaper than can be had at any other place in the
county. A large assortment of GILT FRAMES,
ROSEWOOD FRAMES FANCY CASES, CORD
and TASSkLS for frames, suitable for any style of
picture, at reduced prices A superior lot of gilt
and rosewood moulding for frames, just received,
very low. Persons desiring good likeness Of
themselves will please cali and examine his speci
mems before going elsewhere.
sep2m3 T. r. GETTYS
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w. G.. SCHAEFFER, Sec'y.

GETTING MUST-Y.-SOme of our bills
have been stored away so long in their
appropriate pigeon holes, waiting to be
Gifted" by those whose names are writ
ten upon them, that they have become
quite DauSt-y. Indeed, they must De col
lected, and we give this last notice, to
those who are interested in saving costs
upon them, that after the coming Court,
they will be placed in the hands of an
officer. We have neither time nor in
clination to dun any more, and have
made up our minds to pay somebody a
fair percentage for making collections.
We have indulged many OfOur friends
until indulgence has ceased to be vir-
tue, and if, after this notice, they are
still delinquent, they can blame nobody
but themselves, if they are forced to
pay. Call and see us; bring your re-
ceipts with you, if you have any; let
us settle, any how; and do not, by your
negligence, compel Us to resort to the
law. Court week will give almost ev-
cry one in arrears an opportunity to
communicate with us. If you cannot
come in person, authorize your neigh
Dor who is on the jury, or witness, or
a constable, to settle for you. Attend
to this and save yourselves trouble and
the printer much veXation.