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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

FoRNEY VS.. BiGLER.-The course Of ess
tor Bigler on the Kansas question AMI y
trucking to the South, has brought upon u
the contempt of all high minded and honoris,
men. Col, Forney, of the Press, thus qsap
OF his last effort in misrepresenting bis Stai,
But the most remarkable demonstTaa'
against the patriotic action of the HouS
that of Senator Bigler, of this State, an y
stract of whose remarks appears in our HF
graphic report There is not decent man
Pennsylvania who will not cry shame uP.
such ignorant audacity. This man-EDo, !,
covered all over with pledges in favorot anl ~
election in Kansas, who voluntarily cOmllI''.
himself against the Lecompton ConStdl1'
because it had not been submitted to the F5
pie, and who knows that Kansas cannot '
made slave State, save BY fraud of the D%'
infamous character-now comes forSau !"
say that he had hope2 TO see Kansas c0rlEsr ',
TO the On'o@ slace State Our proud SAt
has been repeatedly humilitated by the we !,
and wretched tergiversations of Senator bs'J
He was an early and voluntary deser'ti ~ :
the principle of popular sovereignty "henS
Kansas bill became law he is now fasss
slgnallze himself by destroying that prll.t,
But his present attitude demands new a's ].
dation to himself, and new insult to DIS ~
stltuents. And he has been equal 10 ~
A more studied disregard of the popular IA !"
ana a more arrogant perversion OF prD'4
ana OF facts, never was witnessed
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

--LATEST FOREIGN NEws-The mail-steamer
America, which left Liverpool on the 9th ult.,
arrived at Halifax Friday afternoon, with
three days later news. There is no further
news of Importance from India The attack
on Lucknow had been deferred to the 9th of
February, to allow Of large accessions of men
and artillery to the British force The good
feeling between France and England was be-
ing re-established, and the Duke of MALAKoFF
the new French Ambassador to London, was
friendly to the Anglo-French alliance Con
soils increasing in price cotton dull produce
not improving breadstuffs heavy
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15
CONGRESS.

In the Senate of the United States, Thurs
day, there was another discussion on extrava-
CANT printing subject which appears to be
q fruitful topic for criticism. Mr.. JOHNSON, OF
Arkansas, moved to amend the Public Print
ing bill Of 1882 in manner which, he said
would put stop to abuses Mr.. GwIN of
California, reported bill for conveying the
mails, troops and stores from the Missouri Ri
yer to California by Railroad. Mr. BRoDER-
ICF supported the object, and favored a Nor
thsrn route. The subject was put over.
The Senate passed the bill to restore retir-
ed naval officers Also, the Diplomatic and
Consular appropriations. Mr. DOUGLAS re-
ported the Arizona Bill with an amendment.
Various matters relating to the District of
Columbia were considered Mr.. SLIDELL made
an elaborate speech looking to the acquisition
of Cuba and Central America The pretext
for the speech was the resolution to bestow a
medal upon Commodore PAULDING for break
ing up the Walker Expedition. He opposed
individual and private fllibustering Mr. Sill
DELL's opinions derive special interest from the
general expectation that he will 60 abroad in
an important diplomatic capacity with a view
to the purchase of Cuba. When he had con-
cluded the Senate adjourned
In the House, the Deficiency Appropriation
bill coming up, Mr.. WAsHBURN, of Maine, NOV
ed to lay it on the table. Lost, 43 to l49
Mr.. GARNErr's motion of the preceding day to
refer the bill with instructions was also lost
The House then came to direct vote upon
the passage of the bill, when it was defeated.
Ayes 100, nays l24. Thirty-one Democrats
voted against and three Republicans for it
The House next took up the Kansas bill, which
had come back from the Senate Mr. MoNr-
GoMERY, of Pennsylvania, moved to adhere
Mr. GROW moved the previous question. Mr..
SEWARD, of Georgia, moved to recede. Amidst
excitement and confusion the House proceed
ed to vote Mr.. MONTGOMERY motion was
ll9, Nays 1ll-and u motion
to reconsider was laid on the table. Mr.
BRANCH, of North Carolina, offered a resoIu-
ton instructing the Committee on Ways and
Means to introduce six bills embracing the sub
jects contained in the defeated Deficiency bill
A motion was made to reconsider the vote by
which the Deficiency bill was lost, pending
which the House adjourned.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

FARMERS UNION INSURANCE CoMPANY-
At the annual election for officers of this Com
pany held at Athens, on the 9Th inst, the fol-
lowing were chosen
DREcToRs-C. n. SHIPNAN, \. G. HARRIS
Fl. W. PATRICK, j. L. d. MYERS, c. S. Rus
SELL, Francis TYLER, C. F. WELLEs, jr., G Eo.
A. PERKINS, E. A. MURRAY, E. I'll. PERKINS,
WILLIAM ELwELL
OFFlcERs.-C. n. SHIPNAS, President F.
TYLER, Vice President c. S. RUSSELL, Sec'y.
The election of Mr.. RUSSELL. as Secretary
secures for the Company the services of care
ful and competent officer, and will increase the
confidence already felt by the public in its safe
ty and stability.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15
DEATH OF COL. BENTON.

This expected event occurred on Saturday
morning last, at l-2 O'Clock, and his last mo-
ments were distinguished by the same forti-
tude which has marked his whole illness. Fu-
neral services were performed over his remains
on Monday, when they were taken in charge by
the Missouri delegation to be transported to
st. Louis. He was aged 76 years
The Union says that the interview between
Col. BENTON aud the President on Friday night
was protracted, and that the latter afterwards
expressed exceeding qualification at his visit.
Col. Benton spoke Of his extreme solcitude
for the condition of public affairs, and his pain
full sense of the imminent dangers which threat
ened the country, and exhorted the President
to rely upon Diyine support and guidance, and
not upon that of men who would deceive him.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

Ba~ The Wayne Co. Herald of last week.
displays considerable feeling on the part of its
editor, which we consider entirely unnecesSa-
ry In regard to Judge BARRhrr's appoint
ment, we wrote from our recollection only,
without the slightest desire to misrepresent or
do injustice to BEARDsLEY. We will accept
his statement that he did not find fault with
the appointment. He will, we trust, however
allow us to inquire if the appointment Of Judge
BARRETT did not create great dissatisfaction
in the district, solely on account Of bis not re-
siding within the District =? The mistake we
made should be another evidence to our friend
of the Herald that the less we trouble our
selves about our neghbors' affairs, the better
we shall appear.
For an answer to his inquiry, as well as a
proper understanding Of the question now ag-
tating this District, we refer him to Judge
WuMor's defence before the Judiciary Com
mittee of the Senate, made March 26th, which
we shall publish in our next paper
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

Boy RESCUED BY HIS MOTHER FROM A HOUSE
OF REFuGE.-On Monday, which is the visit
ing day at the Rochester House of Refuge, a
Mrs. Ange, whose son, boy of fourteen years,
was confined there for being engaged in Sc
ries Of bnrglaries, brought him new suit of
clothes disguised in which he made his escape
with his mother, walking by the keepers with
out being suspected, who were not very faml-
lar with his face. The boy is now in Canada
The mother is in custody, and says she does
not care what is done with her now as the boy
is safe. The offence is punishable by fne
OF $500, or Imprisonment Tor year.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

Mr.. Grows SPEEcH-We publish this week
the speech of Mr. Grow upon Kansas affairs
and the Lecompton Constitution The speech
is devoted to showing the pledges made that
the Lecompton Constitution should be submit
ted to popular vote, and to general defence
OF the conduct Of the Free-State party in Kan
sas. No man in Congress more thoroughly
understands the history of Kansas than Mr..
GRow, and this speech is one of the ablest he
has ever made. 1t is a triumphant vindication
of the course pursued by the Free-State par
ty, and completely sweeps away the objections
and technicalties which have been arrayed
against their conduct
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

D@ Judd's American Agricultv,,r.
doubtless the best work of the kind Dov
lished in the country. 1t is of large S,,
published monthly-each number eo,.,
about thirty pages of the most reliable !;
nation upon agriculture that can be foD,.
We confidently recommend this work II =,
farmer and gardener who wishes to keen
with the agricultural Improvements d
day.
Price. one dollar year for single q
six copies for FIVE dollars. Address q,
Judd, No l89 Water St., New York
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15
Sympathy.

An interesting scene occurred at the meet
ing of the Bradford County Teachers Associa-
tion, which was held at Merryall, on the 18th
aud 18th of February an incident which
most touchingly illustrated the strengthening,
soothing influence of sympathy, aud also the
fact that his principle. or passion predomin-
ates in the fe nalc portion of our species
Two young ladies, whom for the present pur
pose We call Martha and Eliza, had been ap-
pointed at previous meeting to read Essays be-
e fore the Association. Martha had always re-
sided in the place where the meeting was held,
and Eliza lived with one of her nearest neigh
bors when they were both little girls. Since
that time, they had not only lived and played
together, but had been pupils at the same school,
recited i'm the same classes eat at the same table.
Martha being the first appointed, was to read
first but both went upon the platform to-
gether The house was full, and many came
six or eight miles, almost on purpose to hear
the Essays of Martha, whom all knew as a
girl brought up among them, and who had
spent some time away at school, while Eliza
all had known as lively, active qnickwitted,
fun-loving girl. Martha commenced hers and
read with a soft but somewhat trembling,
voice. while poor Eliza, who was the Youngest,
stood by her side, growing more and more
frightened, as her companion drew nearer TO
the close. Martha stopped, and Eliza was to
begin. She opened her mouth, but words re-
fused to do her bidding. Finally she read
few words and dropped her paper from her
face. Everybody in the house was gazing at
her-she tried again to go on, read a line or
two, and burst into tears. All trembed for
her, and would have helped her if they could
have done so but they were only able to look
encouragement But Martha, who stood near
her, came still nearer, and putting her arm
around the waist of her sobbing companion
drew her close to her side
This was enough The magnetic influence
does not more surely or rapidly pass from the
the positive to the negative subject, than did
the sympathetic, on this occasion. Eliza dash
ed the tears from her crinSoned cheeks, and
and deliberately read most beautiful Essay,
upon the Study of Rhetoric Many moisten
ed eye gave evidence that this secret sympa-
thetic influence was not confined to the two
stood upon the platform. We know not which
most to admire, the one who extended her
arm to encircle sister when assistance was
needed, or cOmposure of the one who, but a
moment before, was too much agitated to read
her own thoughts. Who but a women would
have done as Martha did ? Who but wo
man would have been affected as Eliza was ?
COMMON School Jourml Y.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

BS~ On Friday last the negroes, Alexander
Anderson and Henry Richards, convicted of
the murder of Mrs. CARRIER and Mr.. Ream.
expiated their crime on the gallows at Lam
caster. They made no speeches on the gallows
Anderson has made full confession, which is
TO be published. He confesses that they mur-
dered Mr.. CARRIER and Mr.. Ream for twelve
and half cents, with which they procured a
pint of whiskey, and that both of them were
drunk when they committed the deed.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

COUNTERFEIT Tens IN CGRcULAuoy.-Cr
terfeit ten dollar bills on the Bank of R11r
are in circulation. The plate is from b
broken western bank, exccllently exc.
and calculated to deceive. The diferens
tween the counterfeit is, that the vignea
the counterfeit is female seated upon !:
eagle, &c; the vignette of the genuiR:
is, female seated. sheaf of wheat, cattle {
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

H9- The Lnzerm Union, newspaper at
WilkesBarre, has been purchased by E. S.
GOoDRIcH, who first started, and for several
years, published, this paper The Union is a
" national Democratic sheet, supporting the
National and State Administrations. We re-
gret to see that the respected editor of the
Union has abandoned the good old Jefferso,
nian democracy he once maintained, for the
modern dogmas and tests of the proslavery
new-light, candle-box, spurious article of the
present day. In return for the training we
have received at his hands, we shall eudeavor
to keep an eye upon his political career, deem
ing it our duty to do all we can, to reclaim
him from the error of his ways.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15
RSy- Mr.. J.H. MUNGER the District 4

BS- Mr.. j. Fl. MUNGER, the District At
torney of Oneida County, was knocked down
by two rufians, near his residence in Camden,
on Thursday night, and robbed Of his pocket
book containing some good money, and large
quantity of counterfeits on the Onondaga Bank
which were recently passed by Grove l.. Loomis,
now in Jail at Attca, for that offence. Nun
ger had the bills in his capacity as District At
torney, and it is supposed they were taken
from him to prevent their being used against
LOOMS on the trial
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

BURNING OF A WHOLE FAMILY-A LED
from Watertown. n. Y, gives the follow
account of a shocking occurrence in that nd
borhood -" A farmer, Damed Daniel q
stock, has been living with his four Id
daughters, Mary, Maria, Colona and Cd
alone in his house, which is located fourtss.l
fifteen miles from here, on what is knoEnG1
Philadelphia road His wife has been absl
some two months, in Auburn, under us.a
treatment. Last Saturday night, about
o'clock, it was discovered that the resijenc
Mr.. Comstock was in flames, and before as
tance could be rendered it was burned to i
ground, together with its five inmates.
would seem from the position of affairs, s
found them to-day, on the ground, that Nj
and his four daughters the eldest Of VII
was only ten years. were all asleep in one b
room in corner of the house. The first ID
cation they had of the fire, was, probably!
until the building was full of the flames ff
is apparent the fire took" from keg dS
es that was in the wood house, which is y.
distance from the bedroom in question, aD~
burning its way to the bedroom, the frau.
children flew in different directions, blinded
the smoke and flames, while the unnatural th1
who loved his money better than his Oispnll
ran up stairs to get his box of valuableS VI
he might have easily opened his bedroom
dow at the outset, and placed himself and CD
dren beyond danger-for the bedroom vas
the ground floor But, alas for human fraIfI
his miserly habits rnled him, and his Oh'
ened bones were found after the fire, ~
across his box in the cellar, where he bad
en-"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

Ba5- We find the following exploits of a
citizen of Emra recorded in the last Addison
Advertiser On Saturday last, VIM. Higgins,
who escaped from the Elnira jail the week
previous was promenadng around our village
in fine style, all day When the express train
came from the east in tile evening, it brought
constable Hamilton and bis son, of Hmra-
By some means, Higgins got scent of their ar
rival and being little suspicious OF their in
tentionS, went to the American Hotel and
called for a room, with the intention, as was
supposed Of gcng to bed. A short time after
this Hamilton and his son went to the hotel
and were informed of Higgins location where
upon they proceed upstairs and to their great
dismay found their bird had flown through
the window, height of some twenty feet
from the ground they Immediately ran down
stairs aud gave chase. While passing through
the bridge, Hamilton being in close proximity
to Higgins, shot at him with revolver, but
without effect when they had reached
distance of few rods above the depot, Fred
the young man, struck Higgins with club
and knocked him down and instantly dropped
the club supposing he had the bird secure :;
but it was destined to be otherwise Higgins
in righting himself upon his feet, had secured
the club and would have brought Fred to the
ground. had his father not warned him to
t. flee from the wrath to come" Thus Hig-
gins escaped from the officer and fed across
lots. While Higgins was down, Hamilton
shot at him second time, and it appears from
what Higgins said, the shot took effect, taking
off one of his fingers
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT WmLIAMspoRr.-Af fire
broke out about half-past three o'clock, on
wednesday morning, in the large, three story
brick store of j. H. Fullmer, in the central
part of the town, on Third street. The build
ing was entirely consumed, together with the
three story brick building of Z. V Higgins,
next door to it, occupied as confectionery
and ice cream establishment, and the upper
stories as dwelling house. A frame dwell
ing house on the rear of an adjoining lot be-
longing to Robert FAIRIES, was also DESTROYED.
The brick buildings destroyed were among
the finest in town. Mr. Fullmer's store ex-
tended back 200 feet, to the alley in the rear
OF the lot. Little or nothing was saved from
the burned buildings. The entire loss must
exceed $4,000. There was an insurance on
Fullmer's property of about $4,000, and on
Higgins Of about $l2, 900 -.
The fire was doubtless the work of an incen-
diary. 1t is the third or fourth affair of the
kind that has lately occurred A few weeks
ago. Dickinson Seminary was set on fire, and
the cupola in the centre was burned. but no
further damage was done. On Saturday night
last barn belonging to Hon. Ellis Lewis, of
Philadelphia, was also set on fire and DESTROY
ed. The hose used at the fire was cut, showing
That the incendiaries were bent on causing as
much destruction as possible.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

LIrTET's LIVING AGE.-The April number of
this well-known and popular periodical comes
to us enlarged about one quarter, with pages
cut 1t needs no recommendation from us, as
an existence of many years has secured for
it the good will of the public
STANFORD & DELIssER, 631 Broadway, are
the New York publishers. Terms Sc per
annum, or II 1-2 cents COPY.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE Toe, D =
sad accident occurred on the Tiosa R,e !
Thursday afternoon, lst inst, nea, T''
by which the Engineer, Mr.. JoHy Fo.,.
SO severely injured that he died the D,,,
lowing. We are informed that tbs -
was thrown from the track by three =; :?
placed upon the outside rail in sba,, ~
by some evil-minded person. The eDsi,.
sized, pinioniDg Mr.. +. beneath it in
manner that he was roasted alive ~ y"
extricated Immediately and lived and -,
his senses, though suffering excruciati,.
until about 2 o'clock, Friday morpiDr
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

sS Judge WIIMor's defence, made b,
the Judiciary Committees of the two HI,
on Friday, the 26th of March, ult., has b
published, in pamphlet of nineteen o.,
pages. 1t reviews all the informal che
made against him, in his official characts-
is full vindieation of his Official integrty
shall publish the defence entire in Gu,
issue.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

b@- There were Is persons baptised at
Athens, last Sunday afternoon, by the Baptist
Minister of that place, says the Waverly Ad-
roeete. Thus the good work goes on. Every
day brings with it, intelligence of that spiritu-
al influence, which is revvng and exalting
religious reform, and awakening the Union.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

its amendments to the Kansas bin !,
back to the Senate for its action H.
ate will probably ask for Committe. ~
ference. Should the request be grant,
probable that the House may take a,
pointment out of the hands of Soe,L., ,
Further action upon the bill will be d.l.
until the return of the Missouri d..~,
who have escorted Col. BESroy's ren,i
st. Louis.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

RG- Connecticut, at the election held on
Monday week, went for the Republicans by
an increased majority from last year. Buck
ingham is elected Governor by majority of
5000. The. Senate will consist Of Is Repub-
licans and FIVE Democrats of the House the
Republicans Gas far as heard from) have elect
ed l33, the Democrats Is members
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

BASK ROBBERY AT GRAFroN.-BosroS, April
s.-The Grafton Bank, at Grafton, Mass,
was robbed yesterday of $4,000, seven hun.
dret OF which was in bills of one hundred dol
lars each. The robbery was committed in the
day time, during the temporary absence of the
1ashier.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

GoDEY's LADY's Book, for May, with it's
usual punctuality, is already upon our table.
1t is enough to say the publisher spares no ex-
ertions to increase the value of the Book, but
every month adds new attractions, and conse.
quently increases its usefulness and popularity
with the ladies' ~... =
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

sas- A serious affray occurred in Washing.
ton city between aGoverment ex-official and the
Secretary of the Interior on Thursday last
The former attempted to draw pistol unon
the latter, but was disarmed and badly ipiured
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

e@ HENRY J. MADILL, of this COunty
been appointed aide to the GovernN :
the title of Lieut.. Col.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

R$ A. j. GLossBRENSER, Esq, ha; fss
ed of his interest in the York pa. Ga
to his partner, DAVID SMALL, Esq.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

Hd~ Coz. CoLr is said to have made con-
tract with the War Department for one hun
died thousand dollars worth of his arms.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

MUNICIPAL ELBcTIoNs.-.Cincinnati St
Louis, Dubuque and Jefferson CITY. Mo
usually Democratic-all elected Republican
charter officers on Monday week.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15

BIT SPEAKER LoNGAKER.-We regrs
learn that SPEAKER LoNGAKEE. is seriouS7
disposed with typhoid fever.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-15
"a MA REPUBLICAN COUN-
AS TY CONVENTION

Republican County Committee having met on the 9th
inst resolved to call Republican County Convention,
to be composed of two delegates from each Election Dis
trct to be held at the Court House, in TOwanda, on
MONDAY EVENING. May 1858, for the purpose of
eecting delegates the next Republican State Conven
ton.
They have also appointed Vigilance Committee in
each Election District whose duty it will be to call pri
mary meetings of the Republican electors in each election
County Convention. The committees of vigilance
auested confer together and call the primary meetings
on Saturday the lst day of May next between the hours
of 3 and g. p NJ or at such other hour may be
vcnent and the usual place for holding such elections
u. GOODRICH, ERASTUS WOLCOTT,
r. LAPORTE, d. BAILEY,
D. LJLJ,EY CHESTER THOM IS,
NJ +. KINNEY, WM. NJ CHAFFEE,
April g. 1853. County Committee.