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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

Rsg- Know thyself" is as full of sound
sense when applied to our knowledge Of the hui
man system, as when referred TO an acquain-
tance with our spiritual condition though per-
haps not as important, as the body is not of
as much worth as the immortal spirit As in
a spiritual, SO in bodily sense, this important
command is generally UNDECIDED. How few III
community know anything of the structure OF
their own frames, the wonderful piece Of me-
chanism that is animated and caused to live
and move by the more noble part of their ex-
stence the mind While our youth are study
ing about the earth upon which they exist, the
laws of matter by which the universe is govern
ed-thc far-oif worlds by which they are light
ed through this vale Of darkness and of woe
While they dig deep into the hidden depths of
classic lore and drink long draughtS from the
clear fountains of mathematical science-in
short, while they study everything but them
selvcs-of themselves, they know nothing.
The structure of the human Frame the func-
tions of its various organs the laws by which
it is governed, and the rules necessary for the
preservation of health are totally neglected by
the very beings who are to be made comforta-
bic or miserable as they neglect or observe these
rules A little French, Spanish, Italian, and
Music, is, in the estimation of many who have
sons and daughters to educate, of more impor-
tance to them and prepares them better for
making a Shoc than does a knowledge of the
frame which God has created as the receptacle
and tenement for the immortal mind
We have called attention to this subject, at
this time, in order to give notice that some time
in the fore part of May, DIR. GLEASON, of the
city of Philadelphia, will be in the place to
give course of lectures upon the subject of
animal Physiology. Wherever he has lectured
he has given general satisfaction, and much
good has been accomplished by awakening pub
lie attention to this much neglected but highly
important subject. We understand the DIR. is
well provided with apparatus with which to
make familiar the subjects upon which he treats.
We hope if he comes among us he will be lib
orally sustained.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

LATER FROM FURorE-Thc steamer Africu
arrived at Halifax, on Tuesday evening last,
with one week later intelligence.
The news is of no great Importance
The latest dates from Sebastopol are to the
9th of April, and although skirmishes were
still constantly taking place, the condition of
affairs had undergone no change of moment.
The Vienna Conference re-assembled on the
8th, but with what result had not transpired.
1t was not known when another meeting would
take place.
Further complications, in regard to the at
titude Of Prussia, are reported.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28
FROM THE LEGISLATURE.

Our Legislature has at last thought of adj
iourming. On Monday last, resolution was
adopted in the House to adjourn on the 9Th Of
May, after much confusion and excitement
caused by amendments to go into the election
of I. :. Senator.
The bill for the sale of the Main Line of tie
Public Works passed the House of Represen-
tativeS Friday, without any material alteration
except that the minimum price was increased
TO eight and half millions of dollars The
bill requires the association bidding for this
work to be composed of at least thirteen indi-
viduals, who are required to deposit 100000
with the Governor, in cash or State bonds, be-
fore he is authorized to entertain their propo-
sal.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

MEDICAL CENsoRs.--A bill is now before the
Legislature Of this State, for the establishment
Of Board of Medical Censors, to consist of
three regular physicians to be appointed by
the Governor before whom all practitioners of
medicine in this State, irrespective Of age or
standing in their profession, shall be annually
summoned, in order TO undergo an examination,
not only as to their qualifications, but as to the
progress they have made as relates to the de-
velopments and Improvements in the science Of
medicine suhjecting them upon the first ex-
animation, to u tax of twenty-five dollars, and
five dollars for every subsequent yearly inquest.
In the event of Noncompliance with this act,
the penalty is, no recourse in law for the col
lection Of their bills for medical Services."-
Two of these censorS are to constitute a quo
rum, to whose decision in all cases. the third
shall submit.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

AN OLD SETTLER DEPARrED.-On Monday
the 10th inst, Maj. q. Flowers, of Athens,
departed this life in the Goth year of his age
The deceased was one of the early pioneers
of the Susquehanna valley, and had seen much
hardship, and experienced every vicissitude to
which the soldiers of the revolution were so Pc
cul:arIy exposed. For upwards Of go years
he had been a resident of Athens.
The funeral sermon was delivered by the Rev
J. NJ. PEBBLES, of Elmira, who feclingly and
eloqnently enlarged upon the character of the
deceased, the various phases of his truly event
full life, and the triumphant evidence offered by
his happy death, in the ultimate restoration of
universal humanity.
His remains were carried to their last rest
ing place, accompanied By the Masonic Frater-
nifty, and the beautiful ritual of the Order was,
at his request, read over his grave. Major
FLOWERS was the first Mason initiated in the
Lodge at Athens, Gin the year 1898 upwards
of 81 years ago, aud there are now but two
persons living who were present on the occa-
sion, and they were visiting brethren.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

The District Attorney of New-York in reply
to the inquiries from the Mayor, states that
from the lst of May until the 4th of July there
will be no legal prohibition whatever against
the sale of liquor-the new law extingishing
the old license system, with its pains and pen
alteS, and providing no fresh ones until the lat
ter date For the next two months, therefore,
bar-rooms may be opened in every house in
New York, and liquor may be sold at the cor
ner of every street, without the parties retail
ing it rendering themselves amenable to pun
ishment.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

THE DELAWARE DIv1sIoN-The Philadelphia
Ledger Of Tuesday, says the usual interruptions
chargeable to the bad condition of the Canal,
have already begun on the Delaware Division.
On the 18th inst leak occurred about II
miles below Easton, which it was then said
would be repaired and boats allowed to pass in
the course of two Or three days. But it is now
stated that the slope wall below Uhlcr's lock,
has given way and will require several days for
its repair. The canal will not probably be
navigable before the latter part Of the present
week. In the meantime the business of the en-
tire Lehigh region is brought to stand STILL
How long will the State persist in her present
policy of neither herself improving and strength
ening the public works, nor of allowing them to
pass into the hands of those who would lose no
time in putting them in condition in some
degree commensurate with the requirements of
the trade, and the reasonable expectations Of
the public
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

RSyH Col II. L. KINNEY has publishcda letter
in the New York papers, in relation to the new
organization, The Nicaragua Land and Min
ing Company" which he says, has no connex-
ion with 1.-The Central American Company"
The interests of the latter being all in the Mus
quito territory, while those of the former are
in lands obtained from Mr.. Fabens, our present
Consul at San Juan, who has made large pur-
chases from individuals, and who is concerned
in the present enterprise. The company, he
remarks, is formed for agricultural and mining
purposes.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

NORTH PENNSYLVANIA RAILRoAD.-Th Ledg-
er, of the 10th inst says -" The work on the
North Pennsylvania Railroad is rapidly advanc-
ing. Already the permanent track has been
laid to within short distance of Green lane,
and above the eighth section the road bed is
nearly completed to Gwynned The eighth
section, which is one Of the heaviest between
here and the Lehigh, contains the deep cut
At present., there are about 800 hands at work
day and night, on this portion of the line, and
in three or four weeks, it is thought, it can be
finished. As soon as this is done, the rails will
be laid as far north as Gwynned, 20 miles from
the city, and passenger and freight trains will
Immediately commence running. Early next
week, the first locomotive will be put on the
road The omnibus cars, which now run to
Dauphin street, in the Nineteenth Ward, con-
tinuc to do a much better business than was
anticipated"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

fidence in the ability and disposition OF our lei-
low citizen, VIM r. Matfet, ESQ, to accom-
plish the purposes of that bill, and we believe
the State will be greatly benefited by placing
this portion of her rublic works III his hands
on tie terms indicated.
Rcseirt9 That while we do not assume to
speak for Others, we entertain &c doubts That
tie l,co,.lc Of all the counties drained by the
North Branch OF the Susquchanna, viii hail
the passage Of this bill with JOY, as a measure
euaently calculated to bring the Canal speedily
into that productive employment for which they
know it is destined and which they are i'm
patient to realize.
Rc%tircd THAT so far from our intending
any reflection upon the canal Commissioners
by our advocacy Of this measure, we record
thus publicly with great satisfaction, our graft
tude fer the interest manifested by them and
their predecessors. AS well as by the late and
former Executives of the Commonwealth in
this work and our convictions that they did all
which their public duties permitted, for its com
plct;on but the fact of so much delay, with
out fault in the administration, proves that a
resort to some new measure is Indispensable,
aud we have heard none suggested which com
mends itself to our appreciation 50 strongly as
the above named bill.
Rcsoired That our Senator anl Members
of the House of Representatives be instructed
to support that bill, and to use all honorable
means in thcr power to procure its enactment
into law.
Rssolrcd: That the proceedings Of this
meeting l,e printed under the direction of the
Secretaries, and forwarded to the Governor
| Canal Commissioners, and the members of the
Senate and House Of Representatives.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

RIor AND Loss OF LlFE.-Chieago, Apra21
Quite riot occurred in this City this morning,
growing out of the Maine Law license question,
in which one man was killed, and FIVE or six
wounded. 1t appears that small procession
of persons of foreign birth, marched to the
Court House square, where quite crowd col
lect. The police interfering to disperse the
assemblage general fight ensued, the crowd
becoming greatly augmented, and knives and
clubs being freely used. The principals were
taken into custody, and tho excitement is now
diminished.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

SUNBURY AND ERIE RAILRoAD.-We learn
from the Sunbury american that the contrac-
tors are vigorously pushing the work on this
road on the line between that place and Mil
ton. The grading through Northumberland is
progressing, the earth being brought over the
West Branch bridge, from the hill opposite
A number of experimental lines have been run
for the location of the road between Sunbury
and the bridge.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

FIRE AT EAsToN.-Easton, Pa, April %
A destructive fire occurred here last night ii.
work of au incendary. About ten builliG9
were destroyed on Rine alley, between Fr..
and Second streets. The loss is estimated d,
$4,000.
Howard & Co.'S Express stable was destrar
ed, together with five horses and seTgl
wagons. The Methodist Church on Secoa
st. was wholly destroyed, and the Parsonae
adjoining barely escaped. Among the oths
sufferers are Messrs. E & w. Kellet, carpentas
IT, Allen, baker Ripple & Lines, hmb:
men.
The freshets in the Lehigh and DelaThr
rivers are subsiding.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

FEARFUL STEAMBOAT ExPLos1oN-TEy Mgy
KILLED AND SIX OTHERS WOUNDED -Darct,
April 20.-The propeller Oregon, of Ceye-
land, exploded her boiler this morning, when
about four miles above this place Ten men
were killed among whom were ". j. Chapman,
the first engineer of the boat Thomas
Donnclly the second engineer Edward
Mcbride and William Reid. The names Of
the others are unknown.
Captain Stewart had one of his legs broken
and five Or six others were more or less wound,
ed.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

BRADFORD County AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
A meeting of this Society will be held at the
Court House, in the Boro' of Towanda on
Monday evening the 7th of May next
The Board of Managers are requested to
meet at 2 o'clock, p NJ, of the same day at
the Office Of Col. G. F. MASON Punctual ct
tendance is desired, as important business will
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28
BOOKS AND STATIONERY

OSEPH hlNGSBER1 still contnut'
- BOOK & STATIONERY business. where runas>
may find all the latest School and Miscellaneous b1S
reduced prices. The following School Books ae emu
ed in the catalogue, viz:
buillons Greek and Latin Reader and Grammar
do Caesar, do. Sallust, do. Lessons
Donegan's Greek and English Lexicon.
Spencers Latin Lessons Cooper's Virgil -. *
0lendorfs, Lebrethon's Barbauld's Fausd'tS -
LeviZack's French Works. -
Parker's, Comstock's, Phelps, Smey's and on''
Philosophy.
Days, Thompson's and Davies Works.
Cutters, Coats and Comstock's Physiology,
Saunders, Porter's, Bentley and Cobbs N"TS~ 81,
Banerofts History, Parley's, Worcesers, '~-'
Battas, sc. &c.
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.
do University edition, do
do Common School, do. !. C1|
Worcester's, Cooper's, Harper'S, johnson ; rs W.
stocks works Lncoln's Botany, Sweets EIo'u'"' n
Thompson's series of Arithmetic, prlmar!
School.
Adams, Davies, Smiths and Cohb's, do, ,.,,ss
Browns, kirkhams, Smiths and Morse w ~.
and Atlas ; and all the various Primary GeosTa!'
in use. IL
Spelling hooks of all kinds, and miscellaneous ~
great variety Ss
Also-Dry Goods, Groceries, Croeksry, B'S'9
Hats and Caps, &C., Sc - -,se
New, aud desirable styles of Goods viii F
monthly, and sold at the lowest CASE Prices
Towauda, April. II 1855.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

REHcoXTRE-Lieutenan BEALE, formerly In
dian Agent at California, whose accounts have
jnst been allowed by the Treasury Department
inflicted severe castigation with his fists, up
on Col MAsYPENNY, Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, at Wizards Hotel, Washington, on
Friday Lieutenant BEALE attributes the tenn
porary disallowance of his accounts to the per-
sonal hostility of the Commissioner-an hence
the assault.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

MILK AND WHlsKEY.-In consequence of the
probable stoppage of the breweries and distil-
leries in New York, and the present reduction
Of work preparatory to that stoppage, the milk
dealers have already raised the price of that
article % per cent. The people of Gotham
have, to certain extent, prohibitory milk as
well as prohibitory liquor law.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

ambuscade- but found the Russians had antic;
pated them. A fierce conflict immediatelv
commenced but it was evident the RpssianS
we're in strong force, and the French wern
again and again borne back by the weight Of
fire. For four hours and half they pcrseyer-
ed in their attempts, and all that time con.
tinuous roll of musketry rang out, broken only
by brief pauses in the advance. In these luIis
the British could distinctly hear the voices Of
the French officers cheering on their men
En- RarGia, mes en- fanS r' :" En- erant Zoaares ~
and the tramp of feet and the rush of mon
followed then a roll of musketry was heard
diminishing in volume to rapid file lightpina
Then a Russian chcer-then more nusketr,
"a few dropping shots, and the voices Of tbe
officers once more.
The Zouaves bore the brnt of the fgbt
and the action was somewhat peculiar as
artillery took no part in it. The British %
Sd, 4th and light divisions were told off for
action, and the entire British camp remained
| under arms until the French desiSted from their
attack +; but as the gallant French make it
point of honor to take those pits without aid
no assistance was offered The French were
about 5000 strong, and they state their loss at
$50 killed and wounded, besides a few pris-
Oners.
On the 18th a reinforcement Of Il. 900 men
entered Scbastopol None of the Russians
continue to throw up defences from the ravine9
Of Inkerman to the seaside south Of the Belbek
To day another body Of Russians, apparently
about 5000 strong was observed to march
towards Mackenzie's farm, and were reported
to have crossed the Tchernaya and advanced
upon Baiday
At4P. NJ of the 18th Gen. Canrobert
with a small escort, passed down the Woron,
SOW Road by the British right attack, and
carefully examined the pits" AT nightfalI
strong force of French with six field-pieces
was moved down on the left of their extreme
right, and another unsuccessful attempt was
made to take the pits from the Russians.
After some hours heavy firing of artillery
and small arms, both parties withdrew. Three
unsuccessful attacks were made by the French
ere morning. Their loss was about l80. The
British batteries, Oh the 18th, continued to
throw shot and shell into the mamelon and new
redoubt
The Russians succeeded in holding the pits.
and are engaged in constructing formidable
work on the mameon though frequently inter
rupted by the French and English batteries
The French persercre in working forward
Reinforcements were reported to be on their
way from Russia, and the 9th Russian division
had reached the vicinity of Fupatora The
Russian position on the Tchernaya remained
unaltered. Prince Gortschakoff had arriyel
at Bakschi Serai, and had taken command Of
the army Prince Menschikoff, it was report
ed, had died on his way to Moscow
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

SuNBURY AND ERIE RAIIRoAD.-On Monday
week the Councils Of the city of Erie Pa, made
an additional subscription of $4,000 to the
stock of the Sunbury and Erie Railroad, pro-
yiding that it is expended on their end of the
line, and that the work be commenced within
a reasonable time.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28
8raoforo 3eporter.
TOWANDA f:
6sinr00p flornliln, april 2S. 1855.

MAY CoURr will afford our delinquent sub
scribers an excellent opportunity to square :"
their indebtedness, and avail themselves Of the
reduction in price. We trust that all knowing
themselves indebted will improve the chance,
as delays may be dangerous
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

EMIGRAT1oN-Th New York Times says ::
The number of emigrants to this country seems
likely to be as large, if not larger, the present,
as on any previous summer. We understand
from reliable authority, that ninety-six ships,
all of which will bring more or less emigrant
passengers, have cleared at different European
ports for this city"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

A NEWSPAPER OFFICE SACKED-Si. Loais
April u, lS55.-On Saturday last, two hun.
dred citizens of Platte county assembled at
Parksvllc and attacked the Office of the Lani,
nary, charged with free soil proclivities, de,
stroycd the fixtures, and threw the press into
the Missouri river The editor would have
been tarred and fcathered, had he not been for
tunately absent.
Resolutions were passed declaring the LanS
aqry nuisance, and its editors traitors, &c,
and an intention to throw them into the river
if found in the place within tLyee weeks, and
to follow them and hang them if they went to
Kansas. Free soilers were denounced and it
was decided by the meeting that no Methodist
preacher should preach in the county on pain
Of being tarred and feathered for the first Of
fence and hanged for the second
Gov. REEDER arrived here yesterday on his
way to the East
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

BREADsTUFFs FOR EURoPE-The New-York
Post says the export of -four and wheat to En-
gland has wholly ceased Corn has been the
only cereal shipped in large quantity and of
this 4,640, 600 bushels have been sent forward
against 1890 600 in the corresponding period
OF 1854, namely, lst September to date.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

SLAVES IN KANsAs-By the late census in
this Territory, it appeared that there was one
hundred and twenty-seven slaves in Kansas
far greater number than there will be year
hence, if the people are allowed to legislate for
themselves, or through their representatives
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

BARCLAY RAILRoAD-The contract for build
ing the Railroad from this place to the BAR
CLAY coal mines, has been allotted to Messrs.
V. E. & j. Z. PIoLLEr. Their contract in
cludes the completion of the Road, with the
exception Of rails, which are furnished by the
Company-the road to be completed by June
Ist, 1856.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-28

LACKAwANNA CoUNrY-The bill to erect this
county has passed both branches of the Legis-
lature, and will, doubtless, receive the sigma
ture of the Governor The people included
within the boundaries of the new county are to
determine by vote where the seat of justice
shall be. Scranton, probably, will be selected
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n OTICE.-PerSons wishing to make pr
= = ments to the subscriber, can do 50 at any II
through MeSsrS LAroRTE, Mason & Co. whose receI
statement OF payment will be entirely satisfactory
April 26, 1855.
4 (1AUIlON.-Whereas nv wife Doro1I@
- has LETT my bed and board without Just cause oI =
vocation therefore forbid all persons harborng or a.
ing her on my account, as | will not be responsible
any debts that she may contract
Burlington April g. 1866. JACOB TALL
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Bag BuRroN KlNcsBURY has just received
large stock of New Goods, bought for cash,
and which he will sell for the bradsn at the
lowest possible prices.