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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

THE TRAGEDY IN IIIINoIs.-A somewhat
different version of the Monmouth, ILL.,, TRACE,
dy, in which the brothers Fleming, of Cum
berland County, Pa, were killed by William
Crozier, suitor of their sister, appears in the
Aurora Beacon, which states that Crozier, an
honest and respectable young many was reject
cd by the father, who was ''wel to do" solely
because he was not rich that Miss Fleming
to prevent marriage, was sent to Pennsylva-
MIA, and that the family wanted to get writ
ten remuneration of all claim to her hand from
Crozier, who remained locked in his room with
them for five hours, before giving his signature
to some compromise writing. They then at
tempted to cowhide him after several blows
he resisted, and desperate scuffie cnSued.-
One of the Flemings drew pistol and fired at
Crozier with intent to kill their lawyer, who
was present, struck the pistol up, and the charge
lodged in the ceiling. Crozier then drew u
jack-knife and instantly killed them. The re-
port of the pistol alarmed the house the
brother of Crozier rushed to the room, burst
the door open, and knocked down the elder
Fleming, who opposed his passage. AS soon
as the door was burst open the brother who
was last wounded passed down into the bar
room, fell and expired. Crozer has been dis
charged from custody, the act being considered
justifabe homicide in self-defcnce.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

ha- On the night of the 18th ut., the barn
of Mr. David Jacobs in Charleston township,
together with a large quantity of grain and
hay and two horses was destroyed by fire
Circumstances led Mr.. Jacobs to suspect foul
play. The bones of but two horses were found,
while three horses were kept in the stable
This led to the conclusion that the incendiary
escaped on the missing horse. Pursuit was
made and the villain arrested by A. G. Elliot,
Esq, by whom he was brought to this place
last week aud lodged in Jail. The prisoner is
penitentiary bird, named Gregory, sent from
Bradford county. He stole horse from Mr..
Jacobs some few years ago, we understand
He confesses to the theft but declares the
burning to have been an accident. Says he
lighted match to find bride and thought it
put out.-IiQga Agitotor.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

SALE OF INDIAN LANDs.-The Indian De
partment has received information that about
20S, 900 acres of Delaware tract lands have
been recently sold, yielding $450,OOO. Up
wards of SOC, 900 acres, including Leavenworth
city, belonging to the Delaware Indians, are
yet to be sold One hundred thousand acres
opposite ST. Joseph, Mo, and the same number
on the Usage river, the former held for the
Iowas and the latter for the Weas, in trust,
both choice tracts, will, on the opening OF
spring, be brought into market before any
Uuited States lands shall be open for sale ip
Kansas.
1t appears from communication transmit
ted the Senate by the Secretary of the lnte-
rior, in reply to resolution of inquiry that
that department has endeavored to have the
entire reservation in Kansas, heretofore set
apart for the New York Indians, maintained
and guarded against the encroachments OF
white settlers until it shall be determined, eli
ther by legislation or treaty, what rights, If
any therein remain, to such of those Indians
as have not removed west of the Mississippi,
having an unlimited right to remain in New
York, and in what manner the interests of
those who emgrated shall be secured or def
nitey settled.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

TIE NORTH PENNSYLVANIA RAuRo,n tn.
road is completed, and it will commence o,,"
rations to-day. This gives a continuous trorI,
from Bethlehem to the centre of the businsSs
portion Of the city of Philadelphia. 1t onons
in a rich mineral region, where coal, iron sIn,o
zinc, limestone and lumber abound, trayerSc'
the most fertile and populous part of the Sta,o
aud terminates where commerce, manpfactrra5'
and art are in prosperous activity. The rod
substantially built, is 80 IL miles long WIEN
two branches, 10 l2 miles to DoyIeStown and
| TO Freemalishurg. 1t has all tho oIo
ments of IA profitable trade, and we hone ,La
auticipatons of its friends may lie fully ro.li,
ed in this respect. 1t cannot but prove va
uahle aid to the trade of this city for il onom,
facilities which were never before possessed far
the region Of country through which if noS.o'
to reach the Philadelphia market, wbcrr :,
was once the best of customers. We are .,,,J
that individual enterprise has at last sucrnss
fully accomplished the task Of finishing tbi, i'm,
portapt link of our internal connections lei
ger, Isl inst.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

TIE DEATH OF FATHER MATnEw--Father
Mathew, the renowned Apostle of Temperance,
died at Cork on the 9th Of December His
career has been remarkable, and his influence
among his countrymen in Great Britain and
America will long be felt. Theobald Mathew
was born at Thomastown, Ireland, Oct. 10,
1890. He was left an orphan at an early age,
adopted by an aunt, and educated in Kilkenny
Academy and at Maynootb. He was ordain-
ed to the priesthood at Dublin, having pre-
viousIy entered upon his philanthropic labors
among the poor The curse of whskey brot
fcarfully to his notice among these wretcicd
people, reused him to uuwonted enthusiasm,
and he determined upon crusade against the
demon Alcohol. Adopting the principle of to-
tai abstinence, he commenced a series of meet
ings, and soon awakened the latent enthusiasm
of the Irish nature to his assistance, meeting
with success beyond the widest hopes. He
Travelled from town to town through all the
island
His spotless fame preceded him, and his pro-
gresS was one triumphal march. The authori-
ties unbcnt their dignity to do him honor, and
the people followed and crowded around him,
with alteration. He administered the pledge
to thousands at "A time at Nenagh to twenty
thousand i'll one day at Galway a hundred
thousand in two days between Galway and
Loushrca to nearly two hundred thousand =
From Ireland he went to England, where even
the phlrgInatc SaXons were infected with Al
corresponding enthusiasm. Thence he came
to the United States, where to shake hands
with the Apostle OF Temperance and receive
his medal with pledge OF total abstinence was
the highest ambition Of every worthy son anl
daughter of the Emerald Isle His warm re-
ception and gratifying success in this coun'ry
art well remembered Through all this Her
culean labor he never amasSed cent for him.
self, but was constantly i'll state of personal
poverty.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

CoNvIcTIoN OF TUCKERMAN-At Boston, on
Saturday afternoon, after about six hours de-
liberation, the jury in the case of VIM S.
Tuckerman, charged with defraudng the East
ern Railroad Corporation, rendered vordict
of guilty. The Hon. Rufus Choate, counsel
for the defendant, Immediately filed bill of
exceptions on certain points of the trial, which
will he argued before the final disposition of
the case. Tuckerman remains at large on bail
The present verdict was for appropriating $5,-
600. Numerous herindictmcntS are pending
against him.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

KILLING OF a CHILD IN ITS MOTHERS Arms.
The Albany Journal says that Miss Plat
ncr, the young lady who in fit of passion at
Stockport, New York, threw pair of scissors
at her sister by which her little boy was struck
and killed, has been admitted to bail in the
sum of $4,000, The Journal says:
During her stay in the Jail, Miss P, was
very much detected and ate little of the food
offered her. She did not talk much, and
seemed Indifferent what became of her, so
sadly did the wretchedness of her condition af
feet her mind.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08
Arrival and Departure of Mails

WAFERLY-Arriyes daily, except Sunday, I2iPu
Departs do L
daily, except Sunday at pm
Departs do Jpn
TROY-Arrives daily, except Sunday, t7PM
Departs 90 IAN.
Observation-Disclosures Tuesday, Thursday and Satrr
day. at l.. VI. Departs, same days at : L. n
CANTON-Arrives Monday Wednesday and FRIDAY o,
SP. VI. Departs Tuesday, Thursday and satuifi,y "
st6 \. NJ. 49,
MONTROSE-Arrves Monday. Wednesday and Fri5,v
al P. NJ. Departs Tuesday Thursday and Sa,r'iT
day, at \. NJ.
LAPORTE-Ariyes Monday. Wednesday and FRIDAY ..
2P.M. Departs Tuesday, Thursday and SATURDAY.
at IL NJ.
WELLSBURG-AriyesT Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
at4 NJ. Departs Monday, Wednesday and FL
day at 4. NJ.
EATON-Arrives Wednesday and Saturday, at6Py
Departs Tuesday ard Friday. at An
The morning mails close at o'clock of the cycuin,pr
vous tie afternoon mails close at liz A. M
July Il, lj6 II. G. PORTER, P. M
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

SLAVE INsURRECTIoN-The New Orleans
Bulletin, Speculating upon the insurrectionary
spirit so rife of late among the negro pOpula-
ton of the South observes
The difficulty, however, does not lie in any
direct attempt to excite insurrecton on the
part of white men, 1t is in the association
with vicious men who demoraze the negroes
and render them as deprayed and worthless as
themselves by furnishing them with liquor in
order to obtain their money. Thus brutalized
and made nsensible and reckless, they natural
| ly become intractable and ready to degrade
and make their fellows as vile as themselves,
and fit for any deeds, however atrocious Here
is the evil we have to fear, and it is very Sc
riOuS one. 1t exists to greater extent in all
the southern states, and especially in all the
| larger towns and cities. Where in the SOU
| thern country, cannot a slave obtain his two
bit bottle of whlskey, at shanty termed Il
grocery, at the cross roads
The evil exists in this very city to an eX-
tent unparalleled, perhaps, by any other city
in the South. What mean those screens of
green baize in hundreds of the lowest cabarets
in all parts of the city Who are ignorant
| that behind them slaves meet to drink and gam
BILE, in common with free negroes and free
white men upon par with them in intellect
and moral attainments or something below !!
The fact that one of these screens is found in
cabaret ought to be prima face evidence against
the keeper of it that there is something wrong
carried on behind it. The legislature ought
at its assembling to take the matter in hand
Our city councils have never been able or will
ling to grapple with the evil"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08
present year :

Bar The Legislature of this State met on
Tuesday last. We have news from Harris
burg up to Monday night. The democratic
caucus nominated j. LAwRkNCE GErz for Spca-
ker of the House.
The Republicans nominated S. =. MCAL-
MONT, of Venaugo, for Speaker of the House,
A. W. BENEDICT, of Huntington, for Clerk.
The Republicans will probably nominate
DAVID TAGGARr for Speaker of the Senate, G.
w. HAMNERsLY for Clerk, and JUpsoN HoI.-
COMB for Assistant Clerk. The democratic
candidate for Speaker will probably be \. B.
BROWNE.
The Governors message is not yet received.
We shall publish it entire in our next.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

Ea% NOTlCE.-Notice i hereby given. that the
s5ET Grand Division Of the Sons oi Temperance viii
hold their quarterly session MDnroctun Wednesday
and Thur day the 2Sth and 10Th Of January The Rep
rcSentatvcs requested II be punrta in the altt
dance. There will also be public meetings in the
ings of those days at the place aud also At the l
lowing places Burlington. the 5Oth Granville Si>;
East Troy Feb lst. The citizens generally invited
to attend. The meetings will be addressed by the Grand
Officers. BY order of Division,
Jan. s, 1857. l.. l.. TERWIIlGER. Rs
M- DONATION PkRTY.-A Donation party will
sg be held at the house ~ Simon stevens. Stand
ing ST ne Thursday January 18th 'j7 afternoon and
evening" for the benefit of Rev. Z. CARPENTER. geneg
al invitation to attend is given.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

Posr-oFF1cE MArrERs.-The Postmaster
General has made the following changes in
Pennsylvania Establish post-office at Ma
cedonia, Bradford county, Pa, and appoint
WIN. Coolbaugh postmaster. This is l-2
miles from Wysox, with the susquehanna ri
yer between. Appoint c. H. Herrick post
master at Athens, Bradford county, Pa, vice
William Olmstead, resigned.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

TERRIBLE AcCIDENT.-On Saturday after
noon last, locomotive No. ia on the New
York & Erie Road exploded at Addison, COM
pletely blowing off the head of the fireman.
whose name was Swartwood-a resident of
Owego. The cause of the explosion was the
breakage of the main connection, and the
thrusting of the broken end through the butt
end of the boiler and fire board. No other
person was injured 10y the catastrophe
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

A LADY DEER SLAYER-The SouthSiie
(Va.) Democrat says that "a few days ago Mrs
Wells, of Prince George, saw her dogs run
ming fine deer in the neighborhood of her
house, and feeling all the enthusiastic excite
ment of true sportswoman, she seized her
gun and joined in the chase. The deer made
for the river, hotly pursued, and attempted to
cross on the ice, but ere he progressed far, the
well directed lead from the lady's rifle made
venison Of him. He was carried home, and
not only reflected credit on the gallant sports
woman, but on oil who were invited to the
feast.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

GAMBLING IN PRovIsIoNs.-Contracts for
selling provisions on time-when it is proved
that the design of the parties is not to deliver
the articles, but merely to receive or pay the
difference in price between the time of making
the agreement and the time Of completion
are not recognized by law in New-Yo ork, any
more than contracts in stock gambling Such
was Judge Hoffman's decision in the Superior
Court of New-Y ork last week
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

TIE PENNSYLVANIA STATE TEACHERS AsSo-
CIATIoN.-The State Teachers Association held
its annual meeting at Harrisburg last week,
and elected William Roberts, of Philadelphia
President 1t was in session three days, and
the most important proceedings were the reso-
lutions adopted, declaring that the State syS-
TEN of instruction, by State schools, will never
be complete or fully effective without some
general and permanent provision by the State
for the professional training Of the teachers Of
the schools Of the State and that every year
which shall elapse before the accomplishment
of this fundamental and indispensable object
will be but another year of comparative ineffi-
cheney in the operation of the Common School
System, and of injustice to the future. The
Association fixed the place of the next annual
meeting at Indiana, and the sem-annual at
Chambersburg Among the subjects annouuc-
ed for the sem-annual session were the follow
ing:-The relation between the common schools
and the higher institutions of learning. Report
on practical instruction in Christian morality
in common schools Can the instruction in the
higher schools in rural districts be made to he
on the agricultural improvements of those dis
tricts Condition and wants of the German
schools of Pennsylvania. The claims of teach
ing to rank as a profession. The relation of
the body to the mind or Of physical to intelec-
tual training in system of education. The
4
manual labor MHhod in Teaching. Rights
of pupils The Bible as a means of education
The best method of examining teachers in ac-
cordance with the school law. These subjects
are all expected to be reported upon next ses-
sion.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

NORTHERN CENTRAL RAIL RoAD-The let
ting of the ten miles of this road, from Trevor
ton Bridge to Sunbury, took place at Harris
burg, on the 9th ult There were quite a
number of contractors present to bid for the
work The allotments will not be declared,
however, for some days The company expect
the grading to be completed by June or July.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

U. S. SENATOR FOR FLoRIpA.- Hon Ste
phen r. Mallary, Dem, has been reelected
Senator from Florida, by the Legislature of
that State, for the term Of four years, ending
1861 The vote stood-For Mallary, 3S :;
Blank, TO- The Legislature adjourned si"e
die on the 9th
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES-The following
named gentlemen are spoken of in connection
with the Democratic Gubernatorial nomina
ton, viz:
Gen, VIM. F. Packer, of I.ycoming.
Col. WIN. Hopkins, of Washington.
Hon. VIM. Ii. Witte, of Philadelphia.
Col. Samuel w Black, of Allegheny.
Hon. John l.. Dawson, of Fayctte.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

bsssn Forest, the Tragedian, has sold his
country scat, FonthiII," to the Sisters of
Charity, of New York, for 100000. Two
thirds of the purchase money is paid in cash
the remaining S33, 1888 is secured by a bond
aud mortgage, payable in twenty years. Mr.
Forrest obligates himself to protect the pur.
chasers against the claim of Mrs Forest for
right of dower-the mortgage being the Sc.
curity.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

A SuBrERRANEAN RIVER has been struck by
the persons engaged in boring an artesian well
at Henderson, Kentucky, from which a jet of
water is forced up through the bore, aud thrown
to the height of fifty feet above TIE surface o
the ground
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

RAILWAY GrIpE-We have received from
ID. Appleton Il Co, copy of their Railway
and Steam Navigation Guide for December,
a very useful book for travellers, containing
maps of all the principal Railroad routes in
the United States cities, towns and hotclS
reached by them. Price % cts. d. Apple
ton & Co., 346 Broadway, NewYork.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

CRIxEsE SUGAR CANE SEED-Chinese Sugar
Cane Seed is being distributed by the Com
missioner of Patents of the United States, to
the different State Agricultural Societies,
enough being given to each to plant sixteen
acres. Every farmer should try it.,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08
8raoforo Reporttr.
E. q. GOODRICH, EDITOR.
TOW A NDA:
1barsoap alorulnp. 1annarn s. 1854,

TERMs-ORe Dollar per annum, inrarddiy in ddcdnce-
Four ,rees previous to The expiration of subscription,
notice cH be given by printed ,ordppe and II not
netoed, the paper ,ciH in all be stopped.
CLUBBINi-Ihe Reporter ,cM be sent to Clubs at the fol-
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copies for 50 00 Is copies for 81? W.
ADvRRTIsRMgsrs-For square Of ten fines less Ore
Dollar for tire, or Insertions and tlcentyfre ce1s
for each subsequent insertion.
Erecuted ,uh accuracy and despatch, and
reasonable pricss-irih ersry facility for dong Books
Blanks, Hand-biHs, Ball tickets, &c.
MONEY may be sent by mail, at ,iskrnc'osed in an
cnreope and properly directed ,cU be responsible
for its safe delivery.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

seS- A terrible typhoon occurred on the
18th of August last, in the China Seas, which
sunk seventeen out of feet of twenty-five
junks destroying about one thousand lives.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

BAKER OUT on BAu.-Baker, who has been
tried twice for the Poole murder, was discharg-
ed from prison on the 3lst ultimo, a Mr.
M'Crea becoming his BAIL He was immediate
ly overwhelmed with the congratulations of
the "faucy' men.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

THE RIGHT SORT OF AN UxcIE.-A wealth.
citizen of Brooklyn, ~ Y, on Christina, l,y
distributed $25, 900 among his nephew, and
neiceS.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

CONGRESS-. s.-We omit our usual record cf
proceedings, for the reason that
nothing of Importance has been done i'll either
House.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

B1~It is rumored that Mr. Buchanan will
leave Wheatland for Washington, shortly be-
fore the Eth of February
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08
Il. GI.A.93I9Do

On the @lst nit. in Monroe, by Rev James NWillam,
Mr. LEWIS 6. kEi.I.OGG to Miss ADELiNE FJW.
LER daughter of the late Mr. Russell Fowlero! Monroe
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

Ba5~ The Washington Star says that Mr..
John Appleton, Of Maine, is to be editor of
the Washington I'nion, under the new admins
tration.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08
nT Ed.

In Canton Dec. s. 1896. CLARISSA widow Of the late
Chester Mason, Of Monrcetou in tie Gyth year Of her
age.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

APPOINTMENTS BY THE COUNTY CoE>s-
sIoNERs.-The Commissioners of Bradford Co.,
have made the following appointments for the
present year:
CIerk.-E b. CoOLBAUGH.
C0unscl-ULYssEs MERCCR.
lercantM 1pproiser.-A. ID MoNTANYE.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

Da- The Erie City Bank has suspended
,avment, and closed its doors.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE-Noticc
Jan. s 1857.
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Noticc

N is hereby given that all persons indc't"d o NE e.
tate of SIMON JOHNSON, dec d. late Of Colambi3i"P'
are hereby requested to make payment nIin'l w. ",
lay; and all persons having claims against sad c-tA" Vii
please present them duly authenticated fur settlement
Jan. s. 1857. SETH SHERMAN, Administrator.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08
Towanda Market Wholesale Prices

[Corrected weekly by L. T. FOX Dealer in Provisions and
Groceries, No. |, Brick Rpw.l
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

n OTICE.-The following persons have l,e.
~ ttoned to the Court for License under TIE p'e''
existing laws in reference TO tavern license.
Julius Bailey to keep tavern OF public house ii ''''
vile.
John Ward to keep tavern in Troy township
David Conalle - Columbia
George II. Estell for a tavern in Towanda h'ro'Ehr
hearing upon these applications vii! be hai AZ ,.s
Sessions next and licenses granted unless Sufficient 'a"'
be shown 10 the contrary. - ,,t
January |, 1857. ALLEN Man, ,.t.--
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

4 DMINISTR ATOR'S NOTICE.-No'cc
n is hereby given. that all persons indebted to thy e.
tate of JAMES BRASTED, dec d., hate ri Wells "H'I
are requested to make payment without delay 1-' %
persons having claims against said estate, must Pi''
them duly authenticated. To the subscriber
jan $, 1857 JOHN BRASTED, Admin,-.rhr'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-11-09

Carpets, ~. n
RRuSsELS, Ingram, Hem, Gs&s0a snd nna;
- petsj Floor oil Cloths, e4Atr Caypefn. /
Lsnens and Gil Cloths, Stair hcdsi k6Ss -
u great variety, A sood assoFtnsnt ~ CT
re asrna Bic terms. III
scTsnd3m u. G.. PANROT4 ~