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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

FATAL AccIpENr.-On Saturday, the 18th
ult., says the Lycoming Gazette, man named
VINCENT LoPER met with an accident at Roar
ing Branch, four miles above Ralston, that ter
minated in his death on Saturday, the GOTH
At the time the accident occurred, Mr.. l. was
engaged with another man in procuring logs
for a saw mill. The logs were on a hill side,
and in sliding" them to the bottom one struck
his leg, crushing it in such manner that am
putation was found necessary After lapse
OF several daysit was thought necessary for
him to undergo second amputation, during
which, or soon after, he died The deceased
was about 20 years of age. z... 4.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

SrRANGE.-The Easton Argus, says; 4
lady of this place gave birth few days snF 20
to very strange and pitiable creature lux Lux
child, from some unknown cause, of course asl
not attained its full proportions and al, !r
faculties pertaining to common mortaS, H,, a
born without eyes or mouth, and with ,r .r
brain, instead of being covered exposed '"
have not heard whether it is still living "
not"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

SHOOTING A AFFRAY.-On last Saturday night
d shooting affray occurred at the Key Stone
House, in Lancaster, Pa, which has caused
considerable excitement Geo. w. MElroy,
Esq, his wife, and step-son, named Edison NJ.
Shears, board at the Keystone House. On
last Saturday night, Mrs M'Elroy desired her
son to remain in her room until her husband
came, giving as reason, that he was indulg-
ing in liquor, and that she apprehended vio-
lence when he came home. Edison remained
with his mother, until about half past TO o'clock
when Mr.. M'Elroy arrived. Immediately up
on entering the room, he commenced using op-
probrious epithets towards the mother and son,
when the latter requested him to desist, he Or
dered him from the room and attempted to
eject him. The lad went out, but in few mo-
merits, hearing a noise in the chamber, entered
and found Mr.. MElroy assaulting his wife,
He attempted to interfere, when M'Elroy laid
hands upon him. On releasing his hold he
again attacked his wife; her son then com
manded him to desist, when he turned towards
him, and the boy presented pistol 1t was
cooked, but he has no recollection of pulling
the trigger. 1t was over in few moments.
and his next recollection was seeing Mr. MEL
roy down on his knees, with blood streaming
from his face He Immediately started for
Dr. j. L. Atlee, and told him he had shot Mr.
MElroy, and gave him the pistol. The Doc
tor proceeded at once with the lad TO the Key
stone House, and there dressed the wound
The wound inflicted is on the right side of the
face. 1t is not considered dangerous Young
Shears was committed to answer. He is only
II years of age, and mild, sickly boy
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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

sI"- 4 Complimentary Supper was given to
Judge AVERY on Saturday night last by the
citizens Of Owego, on the occasion of his remo-
wing to the city of Flint, Michigan. The af-
fair g came off" at the Ah-wa-ga House, and
We have glowing account of the spirit mani
fest on the occasion aud the superb entertain
ment prepared by our old friend BRowER.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16
Doings In Congress.

SKSATEs FEB. 6s-Nothing done except 70
Che condition of the poor of Wash
ingtor And Grorgetown. During discussion I1 on
amotion to call for the Journal Of the late M
sal Retiring Beard, the Senate adjourned
= HocsE-Three ballots for Printer to tho
House were had, on the last of which O FoI Ir,y
lsl e ead 81 -c9rpelloqs Wendell 66, Robert
Defrees 4, ,Ridgway 3, with scattar;nn l.
Necessary to a:choice IS. Adjourned
SENATE, Feb. GA resolution inou;r;,c :.
to the expediency of an increase of the III.
was submitted. The resolution directine 10y .ts
Finance Committee to report the .Apnnal a.. sae
preparation bills was adopted. AdjourDed r
Monday. : 84$& - = " 90 "
HousE.-The resolution for the election g
Public Printer was reconsidered.s and H.. |"
during the discussion on another resolnt;on en, =.
proceed with the election, the House adionrnoS "
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

BSr The steamship Pacific, sailed from Liv-
erpool on the 23d ult., and is now several days
overdue, causing serious apprehension as to her
safety. A steamship was dispatched from New
York on Saturday last in search of the missing
steamer. -
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

ANOTHER SUDDEN DEAru.- Epaphraditus
Tiffany, an aged citizen of the eastern district
of Owego died suddenly, one day last week.
lie went to the barn to feed his cattle, and be-
ing gone somewhat longer than usual some
member of his family repaired to the barn and
found him dead
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

bH- The factions who fused" 50 IVu'
prevent the election of Banks, cost the T.
Treasury not far from $300,0O All 'n'9
"crush out Freedom" which had cleaFE ',
pressed her detestation of the Nebraska a''~
nation
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

Has- Gen. CAss on Friday last, met with
severe accident, by falling down the steps of
the Patent Office. Serious apprehensions were
at first entertained, but late advces report him
out of danger, and rapidly recovering.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

FoREIGN NEws-The new steamship Persia,
of the British and North American line, arriv-
ed in New York on Saturday morning
The Persia brings intelligence of further pro-
gress towards peace. Orders have been trans
mitted from st. Petersburg to the Russian ar
my in the Crimea to cease all further hostilities
until the results of approaching negotiations be
known. s
1t is also stated that the French and En-
glish Cabinets have come to a perfect agree
ment as to the mode in which the negotiations
are to be carried on. At the same time the
beligcrent Powers continue their preparations
for an earnest continuance of the war should
peace result from the present endeavors.
1t was stated, but afterwards contradicted,
that Gems. Pessier, Codrington and Omer Pa
sha had, like Gorchakof, received orders from
their respective Governments to stop hostilities;
such orders will not be sent till an armistice be
formally concluded. Il. .-.
1t is hoped that such artnistice may be sign
ed on or about the I'd of February. 49, --.-
These favorable indications have given in
creased advance and Grmness to the funds, En-
glsh and Continental. In Turkish, especially,
speculations has been extremely active. -s
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16
5atnroap alorninn, febrnarp III. 1856.
pENMsYnvANrA LEGrsLAruRE.

+ q
The SPEAKER Of the Senate presented pc
titioR from citizens of Ulster and Sheshequin
townships, Bradford county, praying for the
repeal of the law of last session, authorizing
III. S. Davidson to establish q ferry across the
Susquehanna river at Ulster Also, two from
citizens of said county for the passage of a law
to reduce the number Of School Directors, and
allow them moderate pay, and for uniform
school tax aud one for the repeal of the part
of the school law relative to County School
Superintendents also one for prohibitory IL
quor law. - @ "
Mr.. GETz has reported in the House an Act
which provides that on the trial of indictments
for writing or publishing libel, the truth of
the matter charged as libellous, may be given
in evidence and if the jury in any such case
shall find that the act was induced by good
motives, and with no malicious intent, and the
matter so charged is true, it shall operate to
the acquittal of the defendant or defendants
That in actions for damages for the writing
or publishing libel, where the truth is plead
and given in evidence if it be found that the
same was written or published properly for pub
lie Information, and with no mischevous or ma
icious motives the jury may find for the de-
fendant or defendants
The Judiciary Committee in the House re-
ported adversely npon the bill, changing the
venue in the case of Passmore Williamson vs..
John X. Kane, from Delaware county to Phil
adelpha
The bill to abolish the Office of County Su-
perintendent of Common Schools was also re-
ported, with a negative recommendation.
The joint resolution instructng our Senators,
&c, to vote for the repeal of the Nebraska
Kansas act, and the substitution of the Ore
gon bill therefor. was debated at some length,
and indefinitely postponed yeas 81, nays 81.
The House bill repeating the Liquor law
of last session, makes slow progress iu the Sen
ate. There seems to be disposition to en-
act stringent license law, before passing it,
Mr.. WILKINS bill was taken up on Tuesday
week, debated and postponed. @ IT
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

BS- We have as yet no report Of the Com
mittecssf the House at Washington. 1t seems
to be generally conceded that Mr.. Grow will
be Chairman of The Committee on Territories
and Mr. l.. ID. CAMPBELL of Ways and Means
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

Bag f. II. JANEsEN, the late State l,'', =,
or of Wisconsin, is reported to be 0''''
to the amount of $4,000,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

sas~ MErcNtF has just been nonllo',,~ -,
the American State Convention OF New ~
shire, us their candidate for Governor
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

sss- A gang of horse thieves, reaching from
Westmoreland county, through Iuzerne to the
Unadilla river, in New York, has been detect
ed, and some of the gang are arrested.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

pa "Wednesday night last wa, ''' ~,
of the season, tho thermometer >l''""'
deg below zero.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

was an action upon note entered February
2s,-Is55, for $583. .09, upon which Eli Fa.
vas issped, retarnable to September f.. 1865
Upoa application of defendant to the Court,
iaagIsent was o1ened and issue granted. De
fepdant plead afset by hauling a quantity cf
timber, &c. Verdict for plaintiff for $50.
Cash 3 Warner rs. Jsssee Woodruff, Gar
Misass o John 4ssslES.=aAf AfteP panneIiing jury,
and hearing, plaintiff takes nem pros.
.Darid Hapemam u.s. Thomas Hart-The de-
fendant had sold the plaintiff dog, and some
time thereafter had again taken the dog into
bis possession, whereupon plaintiff sues TO rc-
cover the value Of the dog, Verdict for de-
fendant. sAs e. weEfa5 aslg K t-sssa saeiz-.s.
II. N Baird as. JehmglN. Eor--Aetion of
ejectment Thisrtriaf was progressing as we
went To r,ress 1ss5s st@ - EsyH ESS a@ sss =
s-Gl - = sisi sEe g aasa a.sa5a' a.s
MrrcHELl,'s New national MAr.-The cele-
brated map Publisher, Mr., AUGusTrs MlTcH-
ELL, has recently issued new map, which is
one of the most important and comprehensive
| in contents of any map heretofore given to the
public. -. u. 20. s.... = ,.s...-. -
| 1t embodies information Of the late explora-
| tons through our western territories on full
scale, and also the route of DIR. Kane and his
winter quarters, and gives map Of the Sand
wich Islands on much greater scale than in
any other publication. 1t gives US correct
idea of our Union and its immediate surround
ings. All the routes over the Isthmus of Pana-
ma and Tehuantepec, aud the projected rail-
road from Vera Cruz to Acapulco, across
Mexico, are laid down. and the disputed bouu-
daries OF the Mosquito territory, Nicaragua
and Costa Rica are defined with much care
The Central American portion of the map is
particularly valuable, and taken from the most
authentic sources The steamer routes from
New York to Mexico, Central America and
the West indies the different lines projected
for railroads to the Pacific, the Gadsden boun-
dairy line, and all the new territories of Utah,
Kansas Nebraska, Washington, Oregon, &c,
are laid down with great precision. The sta
tistical tables, the distance tables, the Census
of every county in the United States, will be
found extremely valuable.
This is a map absolutely necessary for every
man who intends to keep pace with the stirring
occurrences of the times DANIEL. HARKINs
has been appointed agent for this County, and
the only person of whom they can be obtained,
and intends to give every one an opportunity
to procure this map, by canvassiug the county
As Mr. H. is citizen of this County, and
known to be man of honesty and integrity,
the public will have no hesitation in placing
implicit reliance in his representations.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

1a- JOIN II. POWELL, well known to lovers
Of the drama in the country, in days agone-
an actor of great versatility, and man of fine
sensibilites, died in Columbus, o., ON the 25th
ut. Poor Powell He knew what it was both
to abound and to lack.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-16

fF1s- The Senate has confirmed the appont-
ment OF Mr.. DALLAS as Minister TO England.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1856-04-26

\ TmuMpn IN PORTAGE CouNTY--pLov-
Err, PORTAGE Co., Wis, April You will
rccollect it is only few months since we had
a Council formed in this county, and the re-
turns show that every town with the exccp-
sion Of Stevens Point, has carried the
straight American ticket and even there they
fought against the combined efforts of all the
foreign Catholic population that could he raj
ricd. and only fell 80 votes short Of carrv;ns
the day. Next fall Portage county is bound
TO give the opposition ticket 'sw,etncr."
NrAGARA.-Gcn. Whitney, Am. is re clee j..
ted from this town against determined and
INSCRIPTIONS coalition of all opposing rlc-
mcnts. Mr.. Trott, Soft Dem. of the Cat.
aract Hotel. ran against Gen. W.. and was
supported by Republicans. Opposition to
the Name Law which these same Republic
cans enacted. was the principal argument in
favor Of their candidate
AMERICAN NICYORY IN CouoEs. The cIcc.
iion for charter officers of the village Of Co
hoes. resulted in an American triumph.
There was an American. Republican and
Democratic ticket in the field. DR.. Laudon.
the American candidate for President. was
elected by very large majority. having
within Ii votes ola majority over all the
rest.
GLoRlorS VICTORY IN BoIDENTowN. The
Americans Of Bordcntown achieved glori.
Gus victory at hat Borough election on Mon.
day last, clccting every officer on the ticket
against old line Wings. LocofnroS Rcpnhl
cans Anti watcrworks. and all else com binc,l
whipping them beautifully.
STILL DyING.-Thc Americans of Green
wich. \. D.. on Monday, defeated the com
bincd forces Of Sham Democracy and Wing
gerry: so completely overwhelming the U,dom-
f0tie that even the loud Drawing of the
"D'nkeey" will not suffice to rally them IN
another contest
HAGEnsTowS, April l4.-~Toscph Nowc m.
er, American, was elected Mayor to day by
twenty. light majority. The whole American
ticket for Councimcn are also elected 10y an
average mao ity Of twenty five.
AMERICAN VICTORY IN ArGrsrA, GA.-On
Monday of last week the Americans elected
the Mayor and nine ont of twelve Council,
men. The Democrats elected but two Coun-
cilmcn. On the third there was a tic.
AMERICAN TnrMru IN BArox Ro.Gn.-
At the recent election. held in Baton Ruug"
The American ii ket for municipal off GERS
was liumphantly elected.
TTAt the election in Princeton y. J.. on
Monday, the 18th inst. the Americans cleo
ted their whole ticket ~ an average majority
of Is.
Why don't the opposition say VIC arc dead
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one or two heavy rains, and the corn upon
it (altho' the ground may be rich) viii have
slow and sickly growth, because the air
and heat. and consequently the roots cannot
penetrate the compact soil.
Fancy Farmers have a great fear Of seeing
blade of grass growing in their coru-clds
but where some grass springs up the corn is
always most vigorous and healthy. The
same natural causes act in promoting the
growth Of both grass and corn. The ground
is loose and warm. a little grass is often
protection TO the young corn from the de-
v0uring teeth Of the cut worm.
The less cultivation that is bestowed upon
corn ground, aticrit is got sufficiently smooth
to admit of the crops being properly put in
the better, until the young plants are up and
ready to work. Then the cultivation should
commence. and the ground be kept Gear of
weeds and grass, and worked up loose, either
with the plough or cultivator, or BOTH us the
Judgment OF the operator may dictate.
Tough. grassy. oi stony spots can only be
drest properly with the hoe. And one good
hoclns to such spots in dry, clear day, is
worth dozen ploushings and borrowings.
Acorn
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Che 1flarkcts.

EI.KToN MARKET. April l9.-Whcat II so.
Corn 4S cents: Oats B ccnts.f
WiLMINGTON MARKET, April IS 1856
We quote from wagons, at the mills and in
Front street: Wheat. l5Oc; Corn, sic: Oats,
3'c: Fl"nr rs Il 500 for supcrlinc; Clover
seed 500 II s % per Ga lbs.
BALTIMORE MARKET. April c5th:--FLouR
The market is dull. Sales Of LOO bills
Howard Street at Sc so. and 100 bhlS. City
Mills at same price: also I59 bbIS City Mills
at sc 37!!. Family and Extra FIour.-.pa.
tapS'.o family SO extra do, sS.75. How
ard Street and Ohio family S9.0Oa 50 81;
extra do. 81 % "A 81. 80.
CoRN MEAL.-Country $3.50, and city at
IS per !,hl.
WmEAT.-About s 800 bushels offered aud
sales Of rcd. good to choice. at s 10 81 80.
and white, good to prime. at 81 10 to S;l.60.
choice lots at Sl.G5 a s. 10 for extra and
family flour.
Com. There arc II 900 bus received and
sales of white, at - u 81 CTS: yellow, at 50
IA 81 cts.
RYE.-Thcrc were no sales. MARYLAND and
Virginia G5 81 cts, and Pennsylvania $50.
OATS There were sales of some 200
bus. at 80 SO cts.-dmcr. DemocrM.
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Later from san Juan.

Dcfcm Of Col. Schle<Singer-F,hy killed.
.i"o'her Battle = Defeat oCMe Costa Rico"S.
New ORLEANS, April %.
The steamer Charles Morgan arrived to.
day from San Juan, with dates to the 10th
inst.
The steamer Orizaba arrived at San Juan
with 325 passengers.
General Walker is said to be in good spirits
and confident of success.
Tie defeat If SchlcSsingcr in Costa Rica is
confirmed. lie lost 80 killed The defeat is
said to have been caused through the ncgli
grnce Of Col SchlcSsingcr. The remnant of
his party had arrived ut Rivas. The men
were loud in thcii crrSts of the cowar,.ly Col.
Capt. Thorpe faced Sshlcssinger in the field
with pistols, and threatened to shoot him.
but his gallantry proved useless, the incfli.
cilncy of their commander had created a
panic. None Of the usual precautions had
been taken against surprise, though within
the heart of the ,ncmv'S country.
Capt lhnrlc was Il passenger ON board the
Charles Morgan. lie reports General Walker
at the head of the army, and occupying a
good position. His prospects are improving
and Large acces>ons are daily arriving to in.
crease his forces
Another battle had taken place at Arcnpo-
ka, between II Americans, under Captain
baldwin, and POO Costa Ricans. The latter
were defeated with 80 killed, while Capt.
Baldwin lost only ,.
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torcialt Nous.
ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA.

The steamer Arabia arrived at Halifax on
Thursday with Liverpool dates to the l2,h
instant.
Tie B'i i,h steam frieatcs Tartar and Dcs-
pcratc have returned from their unsuccessful
search TOR the missing steamer Pacific. The
TWO steamers searched separately, the Tartar
having proceeded as far west AS longitude %
on the paral; | Of latitude s.. Guns were
fired every two hours during the night, and
a sharp look, out kept during the day. Cap
tain Dunlop is conid n, that the Pacific can
not he south Of latitude SO.
Unfortunately the search was totally un.
successful Nothing whatever was seen Or
heard Of the Pacific. The Tartar passed
many outward and honrwari b,,,nd vessels,
AID Sroketwo. March Goth the Tartar s,oke
the Americas ship Jacob Badger, from Cal
rutia for London. leaking badly. Men were
>,nt On board. and having pumped her out, Il
Midshipman and eight men were loaned To
navigate her Into port. The Tartar has again
ut 10 s'a to renew the search
The cam,rs Ericsson and Persia reported
nothing Of the Pacific.
THE PEACE CONGRESS.
The Paris cor dependence Of the London
Post SAYS the telegraph is c,nS'antly en-
"'oy'do on the ltal an question. between Rome,
Naples, Vienna. and Paris, Count Cavour' $
Propositions having been referred to those
courts and an answer rcc,i Ell. France and
England will make decision.
The festivities Of the Plcnlpo,eniarics con-
time. Ali l'aSha was 20 give grand ball in
Christian t, lc.
THE CRIMEA.
The dates received from Constan,inopc are
to March 3lSt. The Russian Palace. a,
present occupied as II French hospital is be-
img cleared out for the return Of the Russian
Embassy.
Tie only news is the improved health of
he French troops, both in the hospitals and
in the Crim,a.
1t is now said that Austria, which has
hitherto shown reluctance to tvacuatc the
Principalitics, has yielded to the Congress.
The Turkish government expresses anxiety
10 be relieved of the presence of the Allies
and says it is qnitc able to maintain internal
order and the defence the frontier wlhou,
the aid of foreign troops
Scamcls are being fitted up to bring the
army home from the Crlmca.
Expeditions against Madagascar and the
kahyh> are decided upon. Permission will
he sought to stnd troops through Egypt to
che former, and the latter will serve as a cause
If the Empcror'S visit to Algeria although he
Will not himself command the army.
| DENMARK.
Alviccs from Copenhagen state that the
English cabinet have officially r,tiG,d the
Danish Government Their refusal to agree
to the capitalization of the Sound Dues, and
the dctcrnina ton Of Great Britain to await
oher and more acceptable propositions.
i'u>s;a and Oldrnhurg set the example few
weeks since. The question of the settlement
makes no progress, and will probably sand
over till it is seen what action the United
| States VIII lakc
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EXANs.gERs7 NOTICE.

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