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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03

MUSICAL CONVENTION We again call the alien
tion of The lovers of vocal music, TO the Conven-
lion which is 10 be held a, this place next week,
under the direction of Prof w. BRADBURY, oi
New York. Such favorable opportunity 10 re-
ceiVe thorough instruction in this.mporani science,
as is thus offered, we hope will not be neglected by
any who can possibly attend We speak advised
ly, when we say, that the information gained in
these musical conventions, is worth making sac
riice 10 obtain. II practicable, all The members OF
the several cho!rs in The County, together with The
teachers and heir respective schools, should be in
attendance each Of The Iour days-but if all cannot
come, lei there be good delegation from each
choir and school, that shall come prepared 10 take
back and communicate 10 those who cannot be
present, all the valuable instruction received, as
well as spirit OF improvement, better style, a
more refined and highly cullivaed asle, and a
Stronger desire 10 sing " in the spirit, and with line
understanding" Such meetings have done much
good in other villages, if in no other way, by stir.
ring up the attention, of the singers only but of
The whole community, 10 the importance of cult
vating taste for sacred music We confidently an
tcipale such result here.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03
BallO ON Ascension of a Lady, and ha-
raCu.Ous Escape.
EAsroN, Pa, Jan. &c, 1855.

EAsroN Pa Jan. 26, 1855.
Miss Louisa Bradley made balloon ascension al
Eas:on on The 25.h inst having most miraculous
escape from deah Miss b hlied her balloon en-
iirey vih Gas from ore OF The street. MANS and al
IL 0 clock stepped earlessly in'o The car. She Is
a small de.icale looking woman, and was dressed
in a Boomer costume OF scarlet and blue. The
balloon, heid by rope, was then permitted 10 Eise
about weuly Ieel tom The ground, when she made
ehoH dress 10 The crowd OF people Il then rose
gently s'lIl held 10y tue rope, until she was one
hundred feet from the ground, when she cut The
corl, AMI the balloon rose perpendiculaHy with
great velociy, uu'il she had relched mile, or
nile and qlarer, as II was estimated by those
present who were hest able 10 iudge
II would appear. tom her own account, that she
knew very lle about The business she had under
taken or Of he effects likely TO be produced upon
The balloon Khen 1t reached The rarltled almos-
phere The BALBOA an old one, and the silk
had become ~ rotten that Il - wonderful ihai IL
would bear iutla ION al all When she reached ihls
height she states that the balloon, which was mol
entirely filed when il leil tue earth, expanded un-
tii The gas began 10 escape al the seams, and oe
came very oilens We 10 her. She had been so alb
sorhed ny The enchanting prospect spread out be
nea h her, which she says was magnificent beyond
The power o language 10 descfibe. that she bad not
no,iced The balloon The escape OF gas alarmed
her, and she pulled the valve rope, but reFmliled
bnl LILLE gas escape as she was afraid she would
| fail into the Delaware, which was directly beneah
her. In a frw moments ater this the balloon COL
| lapsed, and to our horror and alarm, we saw her
fall with frghllnl rapidiy Tor he distance of six
or seven hundred feet, her progress then being
checked, from what cause we below could not see
although we then observed tnat she was descend
| ing quite slowly Il seems that when the balloon
burs it was torn into ribands except The lower part
or neck Of The balloon So completely was the
upper par; Torn 10 pieces that large pieces of silk
| blew away, and The remainder hung down even
below lhe car. When she had fallen this distance
The neck OF The balloon suddenly blew up, turning
inside ont, and catching against the net work, form.
ed parachute, which bore her safely 10 the ground.
She came down in an open field and so lightly did
the car strike The earth that sic says there was not
the slighes jar. Her presence of mind was extra
ordinary. Alter this fearful fall and when the bal
| loon still descending with terrific velocity, she
threw out her sand bags and anchor, and then with
the utmost calnness commenced singing hymn
| She aIighed abou fonr miles from this place. The
trip must be considered quick one, as al quarter
past 70 she rode nIo Town sale and in fine spirits
Cor cfthe N Y Herald.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03

The WAR IN THE ECRMEA-NolwIthsland the
negotiations for peace, the war is still prosecuted
as actively as the condition and objects ot The re-
speciive parties will admit The Allies are sill
crippled for want OF men, and have again Pospon'
ed the intended assault on SebasIopol. They have
made diversion by landing The Turks al Eupa'o-
ria, which is norh Of The city, with The design o'
investing The city on all sides, cutting oil tur'hef
supplies aud comp elng Menschkof to Withdraw
his army in the field 10 save il from an attack III
the rear. This appears 10 be good movement:
tor already Oslen Sacken has been ser, 10 watch
the Turks, aud il The latter are able 10 keep thelr
position, The concentration of The Russians Tor an
assault upon the Allies, when The laIler attempt 10
storm the city, will be prevented.
The Russians on the other hand, finding the
Turks have left the DobTud-cha, have made acoun-
Ter diversion by commencing 10 Tenvade and re'
occupy The principali,ies What is curious aoou'
this TACT is that Austria though nominaily IN occu'
pancy OF the country on the Danube, has allowed
The Russian army 10 Ie-cross and capture two IN
poriant forlresses. IfAuslria does not protect The
prucipalilies better Than lhis the Russians may be
in Conslantinope, while The Allies are tghIlng IN
the Crimea. There would be rather singular turn
in affairs if this should happen. 1t is not likely io
happen under the Russian management OF The wal
bul military genius like Napoleon would be very
likely 10 attempt it, and secure at once The ailled
armies in The Black Sea-
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03
Foreign N ews.

The British Steamer Africa, arrived al HALIFAX,
on Monday last with one weeks later intelligence
from Europe lis details are sineuarIy barren Of
interest. No new facts have transpired with re-
gard 10 the progress OF the Vienna negotiations and
matters in the Crimea remain in pretty nearly the
same Stale at date of previous advces. The
French and English Ministers al Vienna have re-
ceived The authorization from their respective 60
vernmenls for which they had applied, but i, was
thought would protract as long as possible the dis
cussion Of the terms OF peace, in order that the fall
Of Sebasiopol might influence the decision Of The
question at issue. This is of course mere specula-
lion. The statement that Austria would refuse 10
conclude an offensive and defensive alliance with
The Western Powers until the exact nature of their
conditions is specified, is of an equally unauhen-
tic character, although it is a natural conclusion
from the suspicious coincidence which exists be-
tween these fresh ove,tures of Russia, and the
stipulation as to the termination o: Austrian inani-
lion fixed by The Treaty of The 81 Of December.
The proisc, of general Congress is again re-
vived and confident hopes are expressed by one
of The leading Lonlon journals that if The United
States are invited 10 take part in it, satisfactory
solution may be found for the present difficulties
Omer Pacha had arrived in the Crimea, and, af.
Ter conference with The allied commanders had
returned to Varna. Russian reinforcemens were
advancing through Bessarabia, and The allies were
also continuity receiving additions TO their strength
There was some talk of Piedmontese contingent
of 20 900 men being about 10 be sent TO the Ctimea,
-. L.. ~,
thing more than mere rumor.
OF fgeneral European news there is o.hing thai
calls for particular notice.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03

HORRIBLE DEATH.-Mrs. Maria Grassland, wife
Of Greensoury Grassland, of South Strabane Town.
ship, Washington county, was IounI dead on Mon
day Eight last in field belonging 10 James Linn
Esq, short distance from The borough OF Wash
ngIon. On Sunday evening she started from home
with little daughter aged about fourteen years
for The purpose Of going TO Washington TO get a
Jug, which she carried, filled with whiskey. When
near town lie child varied in a field until her mo
ther should reach her destination and return. On
returning, the mother stated she had procured the
whiskey but had broken The jug. They then star
ted hone, but the woman beng intoxicated, soon
fell, and was unable TO regain her iee, The litIe
chIld remained with her during The night, and star
ted Tor home about daylight When she left, her
moher was still able 10 speak, but when found d
short lime afterwards lie was extinct. The child $
feet were badly frozen from The extreme cold ex-
perienced during The night This is one OF the
mos shocking deaths we have ever been COMPEL.
ed 10 record.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03

The PRoPosED MEDIATION CT THE UNITED STATES
in The Eastern quarrel does not meet with The
grateful response from the beliiseren,S, which some
OF our phlanihroPic statesmen 10 doubt thought il
was enaed to, when hey presented the subject 10
Congress In idci, instead of thanking US Tor the
offer, they take advantage OF The opportunity the
fact presents, oI getting nd olsome Of he bile which
had been engendered by The want of sympathy
which The people Of the United States has hitherto
shown for bolh parties in The quarrel. They very
plainly Tell Us 10 mind our business that s con-
iinue 10 DO just as We have been doing, acting so
strictly impaTially o incnr the resentment OF
those who expected or desired US 10 do differently
The advice is worth consideration and coming
al This time, proves that Tie parties 10 the war have
objects in view not yet accomplished, and withou,
which peace is impossible.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03
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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03

TFE JAPANESE PREsENTs.-Snndry presents sen,
TO The President by The Emperor OF Japan. in return
for those forwarded from hence by the hands o
Commodore Perry, have reached Washington, with
lhem beng sundiy packages for officers of The ex
pedition, which, under The law, must be deposited
al least temporarily, in The State Department That
is until Congress may give them leave TO accepi
Ihem. The Star says:
The conten's of Tie package are said to be silks
swords. writing tables, delicate and fragile orna.
men's, vases bowls Of glass and other materials,
umbrellas. mats, bells, jars, cabinets, flower box,
lances, Japan mailing. stone from Japan, stone
from Leo Choo. agricultural implements, Japan
shine (matked from Sindda) hermeicalIy sealed
samples Of sugar cane, seven DOS, two birds, seed
wheat from The Cape of Good Hope &c.
We hear that The dogs are OF breed which none
but the arisiocracy OF the Empire keep, as they are
very costly. In The time Of Charles II. a similar
imperial Presen, Of dogs was sent to Rome by The
Emperor of Japan, from which The celebrated
European breed OF King Charles spaniel spsang
Those sen, 10 the President by Com Perry are
much like he King Charles breed of The present
day, though considerably larger.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03

Do,Ncs IN CONGRESS But little business ol i'm
porience has been transacted in Congress during The
past week. The French Spoliaiion bill has been
discussed with much earneslness, and will probah-
Iv pass finely in The course of a lew days The
Army Appropriation bill was before The Senate on
Wednesday. number Of amendments was pro-
posed and adopted, among them, one 10 expend
thirty thousand dollars in trying the experiment OF
using dromedares for the transportation of military
stores. nuH1ber of memorials has been present
ed in favor OF meditation between The beliigeTen
powers Of Europe.
A disgraceiu rercounlre took place in the House
on the 30lh inst, between Messrs. LANE Of Oregon
and FARLEY of Maine, which is thus reported by
telegraph:
Mr. Farley rose TO point OF order.
MIR. Lane-I did not yield the floor for your pon
of order.
Mr. Farey-I have as much right TO call you 10
order as you had TO call me 10 order
Mr. Lane then called Mr.. Farley a liar, or id
liar. which Mr. Farley retorled back again with
much emphasis. The parties were abort ten ieeI
apart at This time, Mr. Lane standing near The main
aisle. In moment the distance was shortened
twothrds at least, by both parties, who with agI-
taed frames and threatening gestures, sprang 10
wards each other. Gentlemen near by nervened,
and thus prevented The belIigerent from coming 10
close quarters. Members haslenea TO The scenes,
and cries OF q Order I" 20 order, order" resound
ed through he house.
Mr.. Philips, (dem) Of Mo, called the Sergeant
alarms, when that officer appeared, bearing his
mace of office.
The people in the galleries were stretching over
hem 10 see The proceedings going on on the floor.
Qne, soon restored, however, and business
resumed.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03

fayue, he paused under the shadow the flrwood
to collect his thoughts ere he re- entered Annie 8
cottage He looked down on the Clyde and is
roIiing waters. on the green grass fields on the
apple orchards, white with blossoms; and as he
ttca{Ied The many iRlug incidents hch connect
ed Annie with these familiar objects he picIured
how she would greet him now. Wond not Eer
eyes ieat up, as hey used TO DO long ago, when
he chauced 10 come Oh her suddeny her cheeks
rzh'en and her lips smile upon hIm I! and won.d
she not speak 10 him she had spoken on 'lia
eyen.iul nigh in that sweet touching, fearful voice
thai still fun2 in his ear! The very thought made
his heart bound within his brea-l, aud caused him
to quicken his pace as he took the path leading %
the cottage To his supIisehe found several groups
of people gathered round the door; and there vas
something in their strange way ol looking at hIm:
as he advanced, that sent a chill through his veins
he scarce knew why.
Chow ls Annie Z" he asked abruptly OF an &C
onain,ance who stood in the doorway
"Gang in yoursel aud se",' Was tae en'g'na'-
ical answer; "her troubles are Pasi 10 my think
ill.,"
What did the man meant Alck had not ths
courage to ask the question in wods; but, on Ell
terne the kitchen, he turned while AMI faint as the
mourning group sanding round seemed 10 give a
dreadful confirm alton tn his Tears.
Annie, Annie ~ he exclaimed. as he dar'ed
forward towards the inner DOM, 81 naun see my
Annie once again"
He rudely thrust aside hose who strove 10 prevent
his entrance into the chamber where The corpse
10y.
tsShe's there r,eAlick," hey wh spered, but yon
m anna gang in, you munna gang IN y
Alick made answer, but pnshed open The halt
closed door On The rough wooden table stood The
oren coffin; men and women were gathered around
i; and the expression Of deep grief that cloudei
their faces Destroyed the las' GUNNER OF hope that
fingered in his breast and for an instant s'ood pow
erless But the noise he had made OF entering had
caused the mourners TO turn towards the door. aud
one oflhem, with a shril cry, sprang towards him,
and flung herself into his arms.
"Alick, dear Alick, are you come al last? she
said you would come and that none but AIck
Caldwell should lay Marian Liviogslone's head IN
the grave. And you ore come! His name be
praised ~
That night Annie Livingstone spen; a'one in her
dssoaie cottage: but little lime aiterward she
Quilted Nelhan Foot Alick CaIdwe!is vile and
her aGer-lifs gave proof that coed sis'er and
duliful daughter are sure TO make good vile and
good mother.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03
Powder Mill ExpIOsiOn-TW0 Lives Lost.

On Thursday evening last, about Z o'clock, the
inhabitants of our town were suddenly aroused by
loud explosion, that shook The whole village and
The Buildings around for several miles. 1t was
soon asceriained that the large powder mandatory
of Messrs Parish Silver s. Co situate two miles
below The borough, had exploded, blowing 10 atoms
he drying house and glazing house, destroying the
stock house and coal house, and also utterly des-
troyiug The frame Of one mill and unroofing The
oher The powder in process of manufacture in
these latter buildings did not explode. AT The time
OF The explosion. TWO boys, aged about 10, were in
he packn house, is supPosed-one q white
boy, named Joseph Rhoals and the olhes colored
boy, named Jerry Cooper. They were found The
nex morning, having been blown about one hun
dred and fifty yards, badly torn and manged.
The explosion occurred in The driving and pack
ing house There is no possible way of explain ng
The immediate cause Of this ca as'rophe, as the only
persons that could have known anything of the
mater in The first instance were the TWO boys who
were killed There were about four hundred kegs
Of powder, finished aud unfinished, Destroyed
Total loss about So 500
The glass in the windows Of all the houses sua,-
ed about the mills was broken, and in some cases
The sash and doors destroyed. Before The report
was heard, the light could be seen for miles, which
was soon followed by crash that made the
sloutesl man irembl9, and that seemed 10 shake he
very earth benea'h their feel. The blackeneG,
burned, muated corpses Ct The two boys present
ed a sad spectacle 10 look upon HilkcSbGrTe Union
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03
E. o. GOODRICH, EDITOR.
Towanda, Saturday, February 8, 1855
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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03

MOTHERS MADE THANKFUL-The local editor OF
The Buffalo Republic has made himself one of The
immoraIs, by The publication oil discovery which
he has made OF great Importance 10 molheis Il
an infallible means Of keeping babies, from len
months old perfectly quiel for hours. The modus
operdndi is as follows: " AS soon as the sQualler
wakes, sci the child up, pEopPed by pillows if ii
cannot sit alone, and smear lis fingers with thick
molasses. Then put half dozen feathers into its
hands, and The young one will sill and pick the
feathers from one hand TO The other, until it dops
ASLEEP. As soon as it wakes, more molasses and
more feathers, and in place of nerve astounding
yells there will be silence and enjoymen, unspeax.
able"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03
Friday Evening, Feb. Q.

The design of h.s Musical Festival is the ad
vancement of Singers generally. whether as choirs
or individual singers, in musical knowledge, by the
study and practice of different styles of vocal mu-
sic, and by familiar lectures, and such training and
criticism as may tend to The accomplishment of the
above named object. The different departments Of
musical study, such as Church music. secular mu-
sic Concert music. and instructions as to the best
method of teaching singing classes will receive at
tention. The prime pal text books used will be the
Shawn and the : Metropolitan Glee Book"
Singers who are accus TONED to sing together in
Clubs, Quartetles, &c, will please come with pieces
rehearsed to sing at the Festival.
Clergymen throughout the country, and all others
who may feel the least interest in The advancement
and improvement of vocal music, are earnestly so.
Iicited 10 take an interest in this object,
Further notice as to The place of holding the Fes-
tval will be given also circulars will be generally
distributed throughout the county. Any informa-
lion in relation to the matter may be had by COM
municatng with either Of the Committee.
w. G. BOGART, I
D.. S. PRATT, ico;..
E. Il. FOX.
c. r. COBURN,
IT, iapu
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03

CHAPTER ON PRONUNCIATION .-Sebastopol is
pronounced as if written SebrStopoL with The accent
on next TO the last syllable. Varna like Warna -
Scuiari like Scoo-ta re (n Turkish, Is koodar' y
The Crmea. in Russia. is Krim The river thai
enters the al SebastopoI is The 1chernay, and
The cape at its mouth Cape Khe, so nese The Black
sea only goes by that name in English and Turk
ish . Kara Dengis"-most oher nations calling ii
the Eurine Greek, meaning " hospital y Can
robert is Can ro BAR, nearly as can be written in
English, aud Menschikof is pronounced jus, as
written.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03

New TAX BrLLAAmong the bills already in
iroduced in The House OF Representatives, is one
by Mr. Ball, OF Erie, for The more economical and
thorough collection OF taxes. 1t provides that the
County Treasurers shall give public notice, and at
tend al The aevetal places OF election al given times
and receiUe the Iaxes levied, for which he shall be
entitled 10 t,ro per centum on all monies collected
and paid out, and all not paid after certain time,
10 es sollec;ed BY conslasles