Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-17

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DISCUSSION.
Tho following resolution was offered Mr.. +.
GrYER:
Rsso1rcd That we hail with satisfaction, the
.-.aLIisbment of the SuSquehanna Collegiate
In.t;f,,tc at ToWanda, and especially do we re-
i,:., thar there is connected herewith Nor
,,I school Department An Institution thus
"'nsrifpted was needed in Northern Pennsylya-
,,;a and most cordially 10 we recommend it to
+be patronage of our citizens.
This spontaneous sentiment in favor OF the
Institute, which was feelingly responded to by
tho members of the Faculty, all of whom were
,ro.opt also by Messrs. CHAMPLIN, one Of the
students, and Morrow and GUYER Passed
unanimously. On motion of c. r. CoBrRN
R,<llred That that the thanks of this As
so,iation be presented to the citizens of Smith
e,ld for their kindness to its members, IN re-
noir;ry them into their houses and entertain
inc them usly-also for their continued
attendance upon the daily sessions, and partl-
rinating in the discussions.
On motion Of 0. J. CnUBBUcK Prof Nc
WILLIAM was invited to deliver all address, at
the next meeting.
On motion, adjourned to meet at Orwell
Hill, on Friday, the oth day Of June next at
10 o'clock A. NJ
The meeting was we'll attended, by teachers
and school officers from different parts OF the
County, as well as by the citizens of SmithfeId
and its vicinity. All appeared to feel that the
cause of education had received an impetus
from the action of the meeting Many Of the
ro1ng teachers went away better teachers than
tbey came. All from abroad could but be de-
Eghted with their short stay in the pleasant
village of Smithiield and rendered more
pleasant by the kindness Of the citizens.
Musical CONVENTIONAL Musical Festival
is TO be held in Troy, commencing Tuesday
next, continuing four days and concluding with
Concert, on Friday evening. 1t is to be un-
der the direction of Prof ". B. BRADBURY, of
New York. The Convention lately held at
this place. has afforded abundance evidence OF
the utility of such meetings. We trust that
the Festival at Troy will be equally well at
tended and give the same amount OF profit and
pleasure to those who attend.
SvrERIoR Piano FoRrEs-Mr. j. r. LOUD,
from the celebrated piano manufactory OF
THOMAS LorD, Philadelphia, has specimen IL
strumcnt at the Ward House, which is worth
a visit from the lovers Of music. This establish
ment is one of the oldest in the country and
has gained an excellent reputation for turning
out superior instruments. The one on cXhiLi-
ton is pronounced by judges to be Of very su-
peror tone and volume, of excellent finish, and
possessing all the requisites for durability.
ROBERT c. SIMPSON, of Union Lodge, has
been appointed D. D. G. NJ for the Masonic
district composed Of the Counties of Bradford,
Susquchanna, Wyoming and Tjoga.
ALARM OF FIRE-An alarm Of fire was Civ
ell at about three o'clock, on Saturday morn
ing last proceeding from the burning Of q
smoke house near the dwelling Of c. L. WARD
ESQ. 1t was not, however near enough the
dweIng,to to place it in imminent danger, though
the wind was blowing gale, and covered the
roof with sparks requiring for some time care
ful watching. We trust IT will be long ere our
citizens are again aroused b. the dreaded alarm
even though proceeding from 10 more serious
and threatening cause.
The ExAMyATIoS of the several classes con
nectcd with the Susquchanna Collegiate Insti-
tute, will commence upon Monday, the 10th
inst, at 9 o'clock \. NJ, and continue till Thurs
day noon The closing exercises, consisting Of
original addresses and essays, with music, will
he on Thursday ercning, commencing precisely
at o'clock P. NJ. The parents, guardians
friends Of the pupils, and all who feel an inter
est in the cause of education, are respectfully
invited to attend
Report Of Messrs. Buchanan, soule and
MasOn On the Acquisition Of Cuba.
We publish below the report Of Messrs
Buchanan, Mason and Soule, the gentlemen
who composed the celebrated conference at
0Stnnd in Nc+obor last Tho con{rrnncn was