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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

THE ABDUCTED JEWISH CHUD.-Thc Furope
an papers are flied with discussions growing
out Of the recent abduction of Jewish child
by the Inqusiton at Rome. The affair. it is
thought, will present some serious difficulties
which the Pope probably never dreamed of
when he consented or was driven by the pres
sure of priestly opinion to consent, to the forci
BILE separation of Mortara, the Jewish boy, from
his parents 1t will be remembered that about
two months ago Jewish family residing in
Rome, having missed the youngest of the child
ren traced it to the custody of the Inquisition.
The officers of that institution did not deny pos
session of the child, but declared their right
to retain it, on the ground that the nurse had
caused it to be baptized by Catholic priest.
a claim was set up thet the sacrament so ad.
ministered, (clandestinely, as far as the views
or wishes of the parents were concerned
having constituted the child Christian, it
could not be surrendered into iufdel keeping.
The boldnesS of such a question wanted moth
ing to makeit an important European question
but the approval of the Pope and this we
learn by the America has been uuequiyocally
expressed. 1t is stated that in answer to the
remoustrances of the French ambassador. the
Due de Grammont, against this high handed
measure, his Holiness replied that he ''could
not, in conscience, replace IN The path Of pre-
dition a soul tedieh had, as though By a miracle,
been ,e0n for Pdradlss' 1t is thought that
not only the French, but the British, Sardnian
and Prussian, and other liberal or Protestant
European Governments, will also protest against
this claim, which, if legalized, places the chill
dren, of all parents not Catholic entirely at the
mercy Of the Inquisiton
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY BoND CAsE-The
Supreme Court of this State has decided in ef-
feet that the bonds of Allegheny county, is
sued for subscriptions to the stock of railroad
companies, under suudry acts of the Assembly,
are valid and binding, and peremptorily COM
maids the county Commissioners to levy a tax
at their annual meeting, to meet the interest
due, and falling due next year. upon the three
hundred thousand (frst) subscription to the
PittSburg and SteubenvIe Railroad
But while the Court requires the payment Of
the interest it freely expresses its opinion that
in a court of equity if the fact was established
that the bonds were disposed of for less money
than the law required, it would be matter
for serious consideration whether the county
should be required to pay the creditors back
more money than they gave for the bonds
This is all the unlawful purchaser could require
in good conscience. Having required the
payment Of the interest, the payment of the
principal did not follow as a matter of course
While the Court holds the county liable for
the interest, on the presumption that the bonds
were legally issued, presumption sustained,
in the absence Of proof to the contrary, by
acquiesence of the people themselves, who could
have restrained, by injunction, sale of bonds
contrary to law, Judge Lowrie makes the ac.
quiesence OF the people in similar acts of their
representatives, and their silence in this, suff-
cient to establish the validity of the law and
to be bar to reputation of the debt
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

CONGRESS meets on Monday, December 6.
The Presidents Message is already nearly pre-
pared. The coming session will be of unusual
Importance, both as regards foreign and do
mestic matters. The proximity of the Presi-
dental election, and the present prominence of
Senator DouGLAs will make the movements of
the politicians interesting to watch We shall
endeayor to keep our readers posted, not only
as to the actual business of Congress, but the
doingS of the managers ....
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

EVENING Posi- FOR 1859 The proprietors
of this sterling and excellent journal have iSsu-
ed their prospectus for 1859, and we so far
depart from our usual custom, as to bear witness
to its merits, and to urge upon our Republican
friends to give it the patronage it so richly de-
served. Since 184S the Erening Post has been
a welcome visitor to our table, always read
with pleasure and profit, and with feeling of
respect and confidence in its teachings. During
that long and memorable struggle when we
added our humble efforts to the laborS of the
best men in the Democratic party, to prevent
that organization from becoming prostituted
by the Slave Power, the Ercning Post has been
as true to the principles of Freedom as the
needle to the pole, unseduced 10y patronage,
unawed by power. 1t is not alone to the poll
tican that the Post is valuable paper The
editorial supervision of w. G. BRYANT, ensures
for it a high literary character. It's selections
cover the wide field Of art and science, bogra-
ply and travels, and its broad pages are loaded
with articles of rare merit
1t is perhaps almost superfluous for us to
praise the Post in this locality where it circu.
lateS so generally, and we only desined to call
attention to its terms, which are as follows:
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

ROBBERY AT ELMIRA-On Tbursdou
Mr.. German of Ha'a IA, SCHUYLER Co.., n'ght
robbed at the Erie Railroad station Iyy ~ ~ was
while waiting the arrival of the train nl'ilFa, e,
Dunkirk. He is merchant and procar IRON
was on his way to New York to pprcb,aa aOd
winter WINTER stock, stock, he had been at the Emra
press. About half-past II O'Clock he 9hs Sto. eS,
into an outbuilding, when he was spddeOIPp
saulted by two men, who pinioned his ..a as
and held him fast. As he attempted 70 arms
an alarm, one of them seized his crayo, 'alSe
thrust it into his mouth. The other tbon "a Sn9
his pockets, taking from them a pocketboeEa I,oea
containing fifteen hundred dollars nI',oook and e'
other valuables. They then ran ont ona Solne
ceeded in escaping before any alarm conia % sue I
given. He was unable to discover who q oe
were by reason Of the darkness of the ni,b. .!
Being thus stripped of his funds, he was nnd..
the necessity of returning to Havana. -'''
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

DEATH OF PROF WooDBURY.-Our readers
will at once recognise the name of Prof Isaac
B. Woodbury., one Of the most prominent Of
New York music teachers, and will regret to
hear of his demise Professor WOODBURY. was
a native of Massachusetts, and early applied
himself to the musical profession He was
formerly teacher in the public schools Of
Boston, whence he removed to New York
some eight or ten years siuce For the past
few years he has Eeen in i'll health, and after
visiting both Europe and the Southern States
without obtaining permanent relief, he died at
Columbia S. c., on the 26th Of October, aged
only 80 years.
Mr.. Woodbury. is known as the author and
compiler of a number of musical works the
most popular of which is the "Dulcimer,a a
copjouS collection of church music
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

Bag@ The steam frigate Wabash was still at
Constantinople at the last advceS The French
and English Ministers had protested against
the ship entering the Bosphorus, but the Sui
tan had received the officers with great kind
ness, and has visited the ship with Mehemet
Ali, and many other distinguished persons
She was to leave for Rhodes, Jappa and Bey
rout.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

HIGH-HANDED PRoCEED1NG.-A few DAYS
ago the steam-tug Fulton, while lying at jersey
City, n. j. was seized by the Sheriff on account
of nonpayment of mortgage and a deputy
put in charge, who, however was locked uD in
the cabin by some interested persons and the
boat carried across to New York. On Thurs
day, the same deputy-sherf, armed with legal
authority and backed by posse, boarded and
Sezed the Fulton al her wharf, when the
captain and some of the crew, ast the Sun states,
attacked the officers, some Of whom were seri-
ouS wounded The captain was then taken
to the lookup, and the New Jersey officers,
after receiving reinforcement t. from the Harlem
police station, succeeded in taking the Fulton
to Jersey City, in tow of another steamer.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

BRIGADE INspEcroR.-The Governor has ap-
pointed L. B. PIERCE, of LeRaysville, Brigade
Inspector for the First Division 18th Brigade
Pennsylvania Militia, with the rank of Major.
We congratulate our friend the Major, upon
his preferment, and the Governor upon the
wisdom of his selection. 1t is one of the meas
ures of his Administration which we can heart
lily endorse
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

pas~ A fire occurred at Owego, on Wednes-
day morning, about l o'clock, burning two barns
belonging to w. Smyth and Arba Campbell
The new school house caught fire, and the
roof of it was considerably injured before the
flames could be overcome A COW owned by
Rev j. j. Pearce, was also destroyed by the
fire
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25
8raoforo Beporttr,
e. o. GOODRICH, EDITOR,
TOWANDA:
Thursday Morning, November 25, 1858.

TERMS One Dollar per unnun, inUd1iabiyin adUance
-Four Iceeks precious to the expiration Of subscription,
notice 5cH be giren by printed 1orapper, and not
netced, the paper lcW in all cases be stopped.
CLUBBISG-Ihe Reporter ic be sent to Clubs at the fol
Iolcing extremely i0lc rates:
6 copies for. .....S5 90 Is copies tOr.... Sl2 90
10 copies for...... 90 20 copies tor.... 10 90
ApvERrsEMENrs-F0r square of ten tines less, One
Dollar for three less insertions, and t,UcntyUe cents
for each subsequent insertion.
JOB Executed Nth accuracy and despatch and a
reasonable pyiceS-cih eUe7g facility for doing Books
Blanks Hand-bHS, Ball tickets, &c.
MONEY may be sent by mail, at riskencoscd in an
cUeope, and properly directed, toH be responsible
for its safe delirery.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

JOEL r. WARNER has been nominated by
the Lecompton Democrats for Congress, to
supply the j. Clancy Jones vacancy, The
resolutions of former convention were reaffirm-
ed and resolution in favor Of the admission
of Kansas under new constitution was lost
Cen WM II. KEN is the volunteer candidate
of the Opposition. The election takes place
on the Sgth inst.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

BSy~ 1t is now considered certain by Gen.
WALKERS friends that he and his emigrants"
will not be interferred with by the naval forces
of either the United States or Great Britain.
From certain information as to the tenor Of
the instructions in reference to their clearance,
sent to the Collector at Mobile, they are quite
sure that no difficulty will be experienced there.
Should the anticipations of Walker and his
friends prove well founded, and a proper clear
ance be granted, it is difficult to see how the
British naval forces can intercept them on the
high seas, as has been threatened Such a
proceeding would be violation Of the princi-
pie which we have lately succeeded in estab-
fishing with reference to the right of search.
Whether they will take the responsibility of a
violation of the provisions Of the Clayton-Bul-
wer treaty, by arresting WALEER and his emf
grants on Nicaragua soil, remains to be seen.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

LYNCHING IN MINNEsoT.- .-On the 9th inst
Rhnehart who recently murdered man, NAM
ed BodelI, near Lexington, Minnesota, was
taken from the Jail in that place by number
of citizens, who forthwith hung him, fearing
that he might otherwise eventually escape the
penalty Of the law.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

Rag- The N. Y. & Erie Company are con-
structing, on the South side of the Railroad a
little west of the Depot, at Waverly, an exten-
siye Blacksmith shop, for repairing track iron,
implements, machinery, &c, on this division,
which is under the supervision of II. D. V.
PRATT, Esq
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

SENTENCED TO DEATH.-A man, named Flynn
was convicted of murder, at Lockport, n. Y.
last Spring, but was sent to the Utica Insane
Sylum. He has been discharged as of sound
mind, and on Saturday, was sentenced to be
hung on the 7th of January. .-r. ....
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

TIE entire business part of the town of Nor
walk Conn, was destroyed by fire on Friday
night The loss is estimated at 100000 of
which about one-haf is insured. The fire
ccngh. in q cabinet shop
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

Mr.. SUMNER-The National Era states
that it is the purpose of Senator SUMNER to
return to this countryin the latter part of this
month and resume his seat in the Senate.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

BSg~ MesSrs. MoNTANYEs' advertise for sale
the Nails and Iron of the Duncannon Iron
Works, which bear high reputation for quail
ity, and are offered at city prices, adding freight
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

Bsg> We are requested to state that Rev.
GMSpratt will preach in the Baptist Church,
in this place, on Sabbath morning next at
10 IL o'clock
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

Bgy~ Tuesday morning found the surface of
the earth covered with nearly foot of snow,
making decidedly winterish appearance
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

pSg~ The friends of Senator DouGLAs in the
West are celebrating his late triumph in Hi
nois with great spirit. A grand celebration
took place in Chicago on Wednesday evening,
which was participated in by great numbers
from different parts of the State, the whole
number in attendance being estimated at from
eight to ten thousand. Many buildings were
Illuminated, and thsEs|was torchlight process
sion a nshMQ l6%%alf in length. A celebra-
ton also place at Leavenworth, Kansas,
on Saturo~y evening, at which resolutions were
adopted, pledging the influence of the demo-
cracy of Kansas to make Mr. DoUGLAs the
nominee of the Charleston Presidential Con-
vention.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

eN@-NOTICE.-The members of the First Weslesn
eEsES Church, of Towanda, will hold a FAIR on The
evening Of THURSDAY, DEC. 80, 1855 for the benefit
Of the Church Thankful for the past berality Of the
citizens of this Boro. hope they will assist Us in this
time of need.
Two Of the female members viii wait on the citizens.
to receive what they willing to contribute The place
and the amount of Church Indebtedness will be announc.
ed hereafter.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

Any larger number of the Weekly at 81 per
year. Specimen copies sent free to all who de-
sire it. Address w. C. BRYANT & Co, New
York.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

THE WESTERN Hoe TRADE-At Louisville,
Ky, last Friday, 1900 hogs were sold at Sc
%, net, and 10000 green hams at ID cents,
6nt subsequently, the same price was refused
for 20 600 pieces. The Cincinnati, (O. Times
OF Saturday says: The trade yesterday was
rather dull, owing, it is presumed, to the high
prices demanded. The receipts amounted TO
abont 2,l00 head The sales were at 1915.
e, 8 25 and 80 according to weight. The
sales made at Sc 30 were for future delivery,
The market this morning is rather quiet
though the receipts are som mewhat on the in,
crease. Heavy hogs are bringing $6 %.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

lSIR William Reid, well known as the author
OF valuable works on the Laws of Hurricanes
and the Theory of Storms died in London on
'ne "l't October, at the age Of CT.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25
MONTANYES' STORE

THE CREDIT SYSTEM NOT ENTIRE,
Il LY ENPL0DED-We would say to our prompt pay
ing Customers that are still selling Goods credit
ef Six Months and that we are receiving large supplies
by railroad and canal weekly and prices will compare
favOrably with our cash receiving neghbors
THE WHOLESALE FEATURE of their concern Is
still continued and small parcels for Cash will be sodat
Wholesale Prices.
ONE BOAT LOAD OF IRON AND NAILS just re,
ceved from the Duncanon Iron Works which WILDE sold
to the trade at city prices including freight Let Us pa
tronize the manufacture of our own State.
Nov. "a, lS5S. MONTANlES.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25
New Books and Stationary
JOSEPH KINCSBERY
New Cook Stove for Goa

Is NOW replenishing his Stock for the winter sch
Il Nov. a, 1858.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

HOODS AND RIGGOLETTS, at
IL Nov. "a. ROCkWELLo. >
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

GOTTEN, LINEN AND MARSAlLLh'
~ Shirt Bosoms, at No. l. Patton's Bloc%-
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

MACKINAW TROUT, WHITE Fish.
w Blue Fish, Mackerel and Goldfish at Mol fa'''A
Block. Nov. ~.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

COLE AND UPPER LEATHER, az
~ ROCKWEILS, cor. Main Bridge sts fa''O"
Block. Nov "a
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

RLACK, DRAB d BROWN LADIES
IL CLOTH, at No. l. Pattons Block
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

ENTLEMEN'S SHAWLS.-Doubean ana
~ Single Broche, Blanket, Mantle, and Misses S43SN
Nov. 81 at W. 4. ROCKWELLa.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

DROyISIONS OF ALL KINDS,
L Nov. a. at RoCKwELLs.-
BUFFALO ROBES for sale, and any qns"
- tity of FURS WANTED, at RoCkMALl-1>
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-11-25

ENEATHERS.-An elegant assortment ol
n Black, White, Crimson and Fancy Pnmes, at
Nov. "a W A. ROCKWELLs.
The hydraulic press., 1858-09-11

THAN modern printing Office,
there is nothing more emblematic of
the quickened step Of the time.
We enter the composing room,
where the printers stand in ranks,
and the themes Of which the world
talks march letter by letter into COL
umns; we listen to the click of the
types, like the clicking of twenty
clocks, and we think it marks, more
truly than resounding hammers, the
progress Of the age.
We venture down into the damp
misty region where the steam. press
clanks its nervous arms; the broad
sheets are huttering on either side,
and it seems a great monster of black
iron that flaps its white wings, Just
ready to fly.
There is music to US in that rude
clangor; for what is it, but the football
of thought ringing on the iron thresh-
old, as it goes forth upon a returnless
Chicago Journal.
The hydraulic press., 1858-09-11

1t is proposed to raise large fund,
for the purpose Of renovating Mount
Vernon restoring an old church
which Washington built and beautify-
ing the grounds with trees and flow
ers.
The Bost. Courier suggests that when
the property shall have come into the
possession of the nation, statue Of
bronze or marble, in some appropriate
part Of the domain, be erected of Ed
ward Everett-the orator by whose
efforts it has been secured.
The hydraulic press., 1858-09-11

AFRICAN SPIDERs.-Dr. Living
stone describes some very curious
members of the spider family which
he encountered in Africa, and some
particulars of which we shall give at
the risk of startling our lady readers.
One kind, very large, black, hairy
spider, he frequently saw. 1t is an
inch and a quarter long and three
quarters Of an inch broad, with a
process at the end of its front claws
similar to that at the end of the scor.
pion's tail, and when the dubious por-
ton Of it is pressed, the poison may
be seen oozing out from the point
He mentions another kind which
leaps upon its prey from distance of
several inches, and can spring about
q foot away from the objects Of its
fear.
Another kind, large reddish spi
der, runs about with great velocity,
behind and around every object, in
search of its prey, exciting the horror
of strangers by its size and rapid mo-
tlons, though never doing any harm.
1t makes hinged cover for its nest,
about the size of an English shilling.
the inside of which is of pure white
silky substance, like paper, and the
outer side is coated over with earth,
precisely Ike that in which the hole
is made. This cover is only seen
when the spider is not at home, as it
leaves it lying back when it quits It's
nest. If you lift it back you find it
fastened by hinge on one side, and
it fits the hole SO exactly, and its up-
per side SO closely resembles the sur
rounding earth, that it is quite i'm
possible to detect the nest.
A large, beautiful yellow spotted
spider, whose webs are about yard
IN diameter, exists in great numbers
In some parts of the country. The
lines ON which its webs are spun, are
suspended from one tree to another.
and are as thick as coarse thread
The hbres radiate from a central
point, where the insect awaits its
prey, and as the webs are placed per-
pendicGlarly, it is common occur
renee in walking to get the face en-
veloped in them as In a veil.
Another kind Of spider is quite
gregarious in its habits, and forms So
large collection of vets placed at
every angle as to completely hile the
trunks of trees surrounded by them.
A piece of hedge is often hid in the
same way.
The hydraulic press., 1858-09-11

THE st. Paul Minnesotian speaks
with much pleasure of having just
visited the first fountain ever seen in
Minnesota.
That will be a great State. Pos
sessing soil which is covered for a
great part with plenty of timber
Black walnut, hickory, black ash,
Eastwood, slippery elm and sugar ma
pie; yielding abundance of hay; bles-
sed with climate favorable to all the
varied groSths of northern States;
Astounding in game of many kinds
ducks, geese, wild turkeys, pheasants
pigeons, wolves, bears, deer &C., and
plenty of fish; the country consisting
mostly of fine rolling uplands, free
from ague, and Astounding in beauti-
full lakes and streams of pure water;
how can it avoid greatness?
The hydraulic press., 1858-09-11

RIGHT MANLY.-McDonald. ed;-
tor of the Trinity Journal, having
spoken harsh things Of the San Fran
cisco Times for words in that paper
which he wrongly understood, (and
the Times having explained in kind
approving language responds as fol-
lows:
We are reproved, abashed, and as
named of having sought to wound the
feelings of men noble enough in heart
to return good for evil. We desire
to recall each severe offending word,
and to deplore the weakness and in
justice betrayed in a moment Of NOR
ti6cation and anger. Our offence has
been public, our punishment has been
of that god-llke kind which turns the
other cheek of forbearance when once
wrongly stricken; our atonemcnt is,
we trust, of that manly sort which
will soothe the throbbing wound of g
cruel and misguided blow.
The hydraulic press., 1858-09-11

DR.. STEARNs, in the course of an
address before the Mount Holyoke
Female Seminary, lately used the fol-
lowing language concerning woman as
compared with man:
"Grant if you please that man has
the most head, woman has the most
heart. Has man the most courage?
Woman excels him in fortitude. Was
man first in order of creation? Earth
doubly refined constitutes woman
1t requires great intelligence to tell
which is the superior, the rose or the
lily, the Charter oak or the Wash>
ington elm, poet or. a mathemati-
clan. Diversity does not make ine-
quality. There is as much strength
in persuasion as in force. The thun-
der bellows about the top of the shaft
on Bunker Hill without any effect,
while the hot sun, bathing its
sides for day, will bend it a little.
The love of woman is like the power
OF o., gravltahon, usually irresistible
She captivates the lover, governs the
husband, and trains the son. Mind
invariably follows the mother. She
gives constitution and intellect to the
child. Great men cannot have weak,
soft-headed, empty-minded mothers.
Give me the first fifteen years of any
forest, and [ will alter it beyond the
power Of any but God to alter it.
Woman has the first fifteen years of
man, and her impress is never eff
faced"