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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

TERRIBLE DEATH OF A CHuD BY HYDRorHo-
BIA-BTTEN BY CAT.-The Peoria (Il)
Transcript gives an account of the death, by
hydrophobia, of a very interesting child, the
daughter of Mr. Henry S. Wooder, of Mount
and nine years Of age, on Friday morning last
The following are the particulars
On Tuesday Of last week. Sarah Ellen re-
turned from school, and complained of feeling
unwell, so much so, that she did not attend on
the following day, although still able to be
about the house. Thursday she was no better
and her parents thinking she was threatened
with the typhoid fever, sent for Dr. Murphy,
of this city. The Doctor arrived there about
2 o'clock in the afternoon, and found her sit
ting upon the sofa at the side of her mother,
to all appearances in perfect health her pulse
however, was very irregular, with an occasion
al wildneSS in the eyes, ,and it was not long be-
fore she gave a sudden start, and placing her
hands upon her throat, exclaimed, at troubles
me to breathe, mother" Minute inquiries
were now instituted when the fact was .elicited
which had not been previously thought of, that
some FIVE weeks since she had been bitten by u
domesticated cat on the outside of her foot.
\ e ass Of water was ordered to be brought
her, when the sight of it at once threw her in-
to terrible conyulSions This was at , o'clock
in the afternoon, and was the first ntimaton
had by her distracted parents, of the terrible
disease with which their daughter was afflicted
Her agony and struggles in the spasmS were
awful to behold, and in one of them she bit her
mother severely in the shoulder, and at anoth :
er time scratched the father badly in the hand.
In her spaSmodic efforts, the saliva from her
mouth was at times elected across the room,
and the only relief experienced was by the use
of chloroform, which, in the end, seemed to
loose all efficacy. She remained all the time
in perfect possession of her faculties, aud at 5
o'clock on Friday morning, exactly twelve hours
from the attack of the first spasm, her spirit
departed to the God who gave it,
And now comes the most remarkable Incl
dent connected with this heartrendng affair.
Some four hours previous to her death, aud
soon after one of her most violent spasms, she
told her mother that she had been visited by
the spirit of her sister, (the family are believ.
ers in Spiritualism,) who lett this earth for the
better land about one year since, and that this
sister had Informed her of certain remedies,
which, if applied, would relieve her sufferings
and smooth her passage to the tomb The
remedies were applied as soon as poSsibel, and,
strange to relate the desired effect was pro-
duced. She was freed from her convulsiye fits,
was enabled to breathe easier, converse freely
with her parents and friends, occasionally drink
ing little water, and finally falling into her
last sleep as gently as an infant reposing in
her slumber.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

hay~ On Monday last, the people of Kansas
voted upon the English bill. We have not, of
course, yet received any report of the result,
which is not doubtful, and that iniquitous
scheme has recev ed its quietus
In Missouri members, of Congress were
elected on the same day. The chief interest
centres into the BLAIR district We hope for
his election, though the result was made some.
what doubtful from the fact that the Ameri,
can candidate was expected to divide the Free
Labor vote.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

bGg~ LATER FROM EURoIE.-Friday evening
the steamship Hammoaia reached New York,
from Southampton, with news from Europe
one day later than was brought by the Europa.
The money market was steady Turkey was
offering large pecuniary settlements to the
families Of the British and French Consuls mur-
dered at Jeddah. Disturbances were reported
in BOSNIA. A revolution in Turkey was ex-
pected. The Circassians had again defeated
the Russians.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

R9~ Dispatches from Washington deny the
authenticity of the letter purporting to be
written by Secretary Cass to President Mar
tinez, on the subject of the latter's refusal to
sign the Cass Yrissari treaty. The Admins
tion intends sending a feet of six or seven
vessels to Paraguay, including the Harriet
Lane and Fulton. Commander Page has been
selected to command the feet.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

DGy~ Nearly all, if not all the drinking sa-
looms in st. Louis, it is said are furnished with
straws for sucking juleps, by one man, who
sells them for one and half or two dollars a
thousand from about two acres of land, on
which he grows rye annually, he sells about
twenty-four hundred dollars worth of straws.
They are packed also in barrels, containing
about $4,000 straws, and shipped to New
Orleans, St. Paul, and the intermediate places,
and the demand increasing.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

B9~A personal rencontre took place Thurs
day, in New York, between Stephen IL. Dill
laye and Surveyor Hart. The difficulty grew
out of some letters of Mr.. D. in regard tc
matters in the custom house ExctabIe men
men should curb their tempers during the
heated term"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05
WELLES, BLOOD & CO.
Props. Tioga Point Ag'l. Works
Athens, Pa. July %, '58.

SUDDEN FLooD.-The Hornellsville (N Y
Tribune says that last week, sudden storm
came up IN Delaware county and in two hours
the village of Bonneville was flooded; bridges
saw-mills, dams and fences were carried away
and many persons narrowly escaped the same
fate. Some of the inhabitants had to wade
through deep water, with women and children
in their arms, to save them from drowning.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

Ba~ The President has left Washington for
Bedford Springs. He will be absent about
two weeks. Secretary Toucey, having recov-
cred from his recent illness will leave Washing
ton, for his home in Connecticut in day or
two.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

REAPPEARANcE OF THE PLAGUE.-The plague
after an intermisSiou Of twenty years. has reap
peared in district of the Pasholik of Tripol,
named Bengal, and at last accounts was con-
tinung to make rayages as an epidemic. There
was a rumor that it had already reached Con-
stantinople, but for this there was no founda-
ton The most stringent quarantine regula
tons had been resorted to.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

The "OLD LoG CABIN" BURNED TO l
GRoUND-NARROw EsCArE OF Coz. I1T-3
AND FAAHLY.-The "Old Log Cabin, 50 tan'2
in political history, has gone at last. It VI
the residence of Gen Harrison at North Ds~
about fifteen miles below the city, when be 'a
nominated for president, and was made l.-,2
by thousand songs in the campaign o. ~
Yesterday morning, between | aud : Cc''1
as the train arrived at North Bend, the ~
Log Cabin was enveloped in flames anu u. y
destruction was complete. 1t was occupel, Y
Col, VIM. H. II. Taylor, lwho marroa ,,
daughter of Gen Harrison, and family, ~.
we learn that such was the rapid proSes y y
the fire, and so late its discovery, tAa' 7.
members of the household barely eSeapol : :.
their night,clotheS OF course nothing " y
saved in the way of furniture or documents ~
the probability is, that many valuable P't.,
left by president Harrison together WIFE a.-t
les cherished as relics of the Old Hero a., a.
of the early history of the West, have ~. y.
destroyed with the building. The only P''"r. !,
of Mrs. Harrison in existence lpaIn,,oO =. =.
Beard, with two or three of the GcneGaI '1's ~,
at different periods of life, are also p'9Ir3: lr.:
destroyed. Mrs Harrison, the widow o. l.s \,
ident Harrison, fortunately was not u I, =
dwelling the venerable lady at lreSen'. y. ,,,i
at the residence of the Hon Scott HaIi"'T h
son of Gen H., few miles beyond 'l' ''
homestead Cincinnati Ga, 2Ih.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

ha~ According to the official advices recei-
we'd from China at the State Department, it is
true that the Chinese Emperor has appointed
an official of satisfactory rank to confer with
the Peace Commissioners delegated by the
Great Powers An amicable arrangement of
all difficulties is now considered certain
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

RG5~ The Secretary of State has been notti-
fed by Minister YRIssARI Of the reception, by
him, of the Nicaragua Treaty, which comes
amended in articles Is andl6 These refer to
to the passage of troops over the transit route
and to the introduction of forces for the pro-
lection of the ISthmus
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

INDIANA CoUNTY.-The Opposition conyen-
tlon of this county met on Monday last, and
nominated Hon. John Coyode for Congress,
and Mr., w. A. Taylor for Assembly. The
Register says the union is complete, and the
ticket will be elected.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

BG- Samuel Brown, Esq, general super
intendent of the Michigan Son thern Railroad
died suddenly on Tuesday night, in Adrian,
Michigan.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

JAMES B. CLAY.-Mr. Forney, in his , VI, .,,
Chester address stated that Mr.. b1'II3.I h:I
himself, prepared portion Of the speech W.: ..,-,
James b. Clay delivered on several cCy',S 'I s,r.
in Pennsylvania, in the last Preslden'al " ~ =,
paign. This places the unworthy sou ;i,, y
gallant SIRE" in still more degraded Pos, an.
1t was bad enough in him to oppose 4 ~ ~,r
erS political friends, without being wv s.,mr M
mouth piece of his fathers personal 'I'f 'Itfb
How James Buchanan must have deSPs,'F Fal
degenerate son even when he was aYaiLIDo
self Of his ungracious service
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

RSF From Mexico we have confirmatory
news Of the fail of San Luis Potosi An in
tercepted letter from Gen. Mora Vilamil to
Gen. Miramon acknowledges the fact
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

BSg- The Free-Lovers at Berlin Heights re-
tuse to accept the offer of the citizens of that
place to purchase their property at a fair val
uaton They decline to leave the place on
any pretence.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

Ba~ John B. Scoggins, charged with being
notorious horse-thief, robber, and murderer,
has been arrested in Leayenwoyth, Kansas.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05
REPUBLICAN COUNTY

@@ REPUBLICAN COUNTY
MS% ksS;SSSsSSa- CONVENTION.-The Republican
rA-AzsSe%EA<-~ County Committee having met on
the I'd inst it was resolved to call Reput lcan County
Convention to be composed of two delegates from each
Election District to be held in the Court House at To-
wanda on MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEM BERG 1858,
for the purpose Of nominating Republican Co. Ticket
They have also appointed Vigilance Committee in
each election District whose duty it shall be TO call p
mary meetings OF the Republican electors in each cleo
ton district for the purpose of eecng delegates to SAID
County Convention. The Committees of Vigilance
requested to confer together and call the primary meet
the hours of and g. p NJ at such other hour may
be convenient and at the usual place of holding such
elections.
Z. o. GOODRICH, ERAsTUs wOLCOTT,
B. LAPORTE. d. BAILEY,
D. LILIEY. CHESTER THOMAS,
NJ. +. KINNEY, WIN. NJ. CHAFFEE.
COMMITTEES OF VIGILANCE
Athens twp-S. W. Park, John Griffin, D. T. q lark
Athens boron. C. Harris, A. L. Spaldng, c. Brooks.
Asylum-Edmund Horton. }. NJ. Wilson, y. H. Corbin
Albany-James Wilcox, Daniel Kellogg. J. Serigere.
Armeia-itobert Mason, jr., Nathan Sherwood Al, nd
Burngton-Chas. Knapp, d. NJ Alexander, WSpencer.
Burlington boro-Philander Long, Hoyt Ballard, &. c.
Burlington west-Thomas Blackwell, Ed. Loomis Ste
phen II. Stiles.
Columbia--George Furman, j. c. MKean, D. Llley.
Durell-UlySseS Moody. Reuben DeOng, r. Gilbert.
Franklin-Nelson Gilbert Matthew Marshall, Joseph
Spading.
Granyile-Wm. Bnryan, Valentine Saxton B. F. Taylor.
Herrick-Geo. W. Elliott Ezekiel Carr, Oreana Stevens.
Leroy. G. Hammond, r. Stone, NJ. l.. Wooster
Litchield-Mio Merrill Stephen Mckinney, \. +. Camp
bell.
Monroe tp-C. N. Brown, l. Kellogg, freeman Sweet.
Monroe boa. Mullan, 5. 5. Hnman, L. +. Young.
Orwell-Wm. p. Payson, Josiah Newell, \. w. Alger.
Overton-Wm. Waltnan, James Hevarly, g. Hottestine.
Pke-D. NJ. Baly, o. w. NOrthrop, VIM. b. Stevens.
Rome-Perccptor Forbes, Lawrence Vought, d. Strope
Rdgbury-C. I. Coycll, Reuben f. Squres II. Owens.
She,hequin-C II. Ames, d. f. Horton. q. w. Backman.
Smithfed-E. g. Durfey, NJ. Bullock, Newton Wood.
South Creek-A. H. Thompson Lewis Fassett, John F.
Gett.
Springfed-S. D. HARNESS. Joel Adams E. D. Wilder.
Standing Stone-Wm. Kingsley Stephen Vought, George
A. Stephens.
Syvana bo-Curtis Merritt, Peeg Peek, jr O. Furman.
Towanda bo-J. V. Geiger, George Brtton j. II. Nevns
Towanda tp-Lorenzo Bowman,H H. C. Fox, Harry Decker
Towanda North-E. Rutty, Francis Granger, VIM II.
Foster.
Troy DO William Morgan, Dudley Long, II. Pomeroy.
Troy tp-Howard Spaldng, Reuben Stiles, John Kean.
Suscarora--E. {. Wells Ferris Ackley, \. F. Keeney
Ulstcr-Thomas Mather, Geo. Nichols S. n. Havens.
Warren-H. Dickinson, Miles Prince, James Cooper.
Nells-LOrenZo Grlnnell, H. MOsher, Nathan Phelps.
Windham--Geo. c. Garner, w. p. Kinyon II. Royce.
Nilmot-J l.. Jones, j. H. Tyrre Jonathan Buttles.
NyaluSing-C. ". HoIenbdck, Jacob Biles, JAS Fee.
WysoX-l. P. Spalding, j. B. Smith, John b. Hines.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05
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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

BG-The Moravan Church and fifteen dwell
ng-hOuses, at Lebanon, Pa, were destroyed
by fire, on Thursday last. The loss was heavy
and the origin of the fire unascertained.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

EG~ The Hon j. f. Farnsworth was Thurs
day nominated as Republican candidate for
Congress for the second Congressional district
Of Illinois
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05

psE The capital of the Atlantic Isl'''F
Company is about 81, 100000.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

ssThere is an unguarded way into the cells
by the spring-house." aa
A shout from Marion brought the requisite
number of men around him; and they follow.
ed Bodman and Brady to the place of entrance.
A narrow passage led from the spring house
to the cellar, and IN few minutes the party
stood within the building. 1t was the work of
but an instant for Bodman to find the stairs,
up which they carefully assembled to the door /;
it was not fastened, and passing through it
they stood in the hall which led to the outer
door of the building. 1t was as dark as pitch,
and they could not discover a man, but could
hear the steps of several beside themselves
near the end of the hall, where crash after
crash came against the door, fairly making eF-
erything creak as the heavy blows descended
on the pannels. -sefa
ssFollow me up stairs,'' muttered Bodman in
low tone; and silently they groped their
way to the second story .,ss.r e-.it
As they reached the top of the stairs, the
light shonc out from the room where the car
bines had been discharged, and they hurried
to the door. Five troopers stood prepared for
conflict within the apartment, while two dead
bodies lay stiff upon the floor. -gssa
To discharge volley into the room which
killed every trooper, was the work of q mo-
ment and, then rushing forward, Brady thrust
a candle into the window, and uttered a loud
well known shout. 1t was answered by twcn-
ty men, and in a few moments several Of
Marion's men had mounted the ladder into
the room.
The remainder of the contest was of sf ort
duration. The British fell to man, while
scarcely an American suffered in the strife.
The wound received by Mary Steel, turned
out not to be mortal; and shortly after her re-
covery which happened subsequent to the at
tack. she became the wife of Harry Bodman
and for many years afterwards, two old tin
panniers, surmounted by black cap, could be
seen upon the mahtcl-piece of their front room
being the same carried on that memorable
evening by the REBEL PEDLER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

A little boy six years old, was killed in
New York recently, by drinking brandy which
his mother had left in pitcher upon her ta-
bic. A sad warning 10 mothers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10
BY S. B: ROW:
LINES on THE DEATH OF ]. s.P.

LINE Ots y OE =. .. Z.
And art thou gone. my darling boy,
And left me weeping here
No music in mine car is sweet,
Since no more thy voice I hear.
Here no moro Ill kiss thy rosy cheek,
Nor see thy soft brown eyes, 10
But still hope yet may meet
My loved one in the skies
Look up. my soul, with eye of faith,
And see thy little one,
With Him, who once so sweetly said,
Let title children come.
Oh. those precious words are never felt,
Fraught with so rich worth, E
Cnth some parents called to lay
A loved form in the earth.
CLARIFIED, Jan. &c, 1853. ***
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

THE WINTER TWENTY YEARS AGo.-We have
noticed many comparisons between the years
1878 and 1857 IS in financial aud monetary
matters, but more can be presented in regard
to the seasons. 1t was then. as now, feared
that the winter would much increase the ply
sical suffering among the poorer classes; but
the evil was averted by winter as mild and as
pleasant as the present one. Fuel and provi-
sions, such as coal, wood, and flour, fell in
price. The records inform us that the month
of December, 1887, was very mild and open !;
no frost in the ground Christmas pleasant and
warm, and SO continuing until the end of the
year. No snow for sleighing, except on the
10th and 11th Dec. and then for but short
time. January 1898, twenty years ago, was a
remarkable winter month the weather, ex-
cepting the last two days, was nearly as mild
as an Indian summer. No snow fell during
the month, the thermometer averaging at P.
M at forty degrees through the month; and
the succeeding months contradicted many wise
remarks, such as we often hear, that ga warm
winter brings cold spring. sswinter never
rots in the sky" &c. February was cold with
but little snow, there being fourteen clear DAY
March had but two snow-storms ana inuch
mud. Aprilwas variable, but the temperature
averaging few degrees above that OF January
The Hudson river opened and closed three
times during the season, the last opening being
abont the 18th of March. Other rivers opened
about the same time.-Bosfon Transcript.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

JACKSON AND DICKINsoN.-Jackso settled
in Nashville, between he years 1890 and 1900,
and began the practice of law. Dickinson
was already there following the profess
sion. He was great dueilist, having killed
several in dues, and almost to kill the
first fire. His mode of firing was very uncom-
mon. Instead of raising his pistol from his
side to fire at the word, he would bring it down
from above until he got it to the proper level,
and then fire. All the merchants in Nashville
had Dickinson retained in their behalf, and he
being the only lawyer there until General
Jackson came. no redress could be obtained
upon the opposite side. Gen. Jackson refused
to he retained by these merchants to the exclu-
sion of all parties. The consequence was, that
ne issued fifty writs to the first term of the
Court Of Nashville. He issued writs against
merchants, who until then. had gone Scott
free. This irritated them. and they being de-
sirous OF getting Gen. Jackson out of the way,
melted Dickinson to provoke n duel. He be-
gan by acting on trials Extensively to the Gen
eraI. He demonstrated with Dickinson and
plainly informed him that he would not sub
NIT to such dsrespectful treatment. Dickin
son persisted and Gen. Jackson challenged
him. The time and the place for the combat
were fixed upon, and the news spIead around.
There was at least two hundred people on tie
ground, and bets were made as If it were 4
horse race Dickinson himself bet that he
would kill Jack son on the first fire. Dickinson
| fired first and peeled Jackson's breast. He
had callous lump until the day of his death
AS soon as the smoke of Dickinson's pistol
cleared away, and he saw Jackson still stand
| ing, he exclaimed, ssHav mt killed the ID
rascal 2'' Gen. Jackson told Gen. Eaton that
until then he meant to give him his life, but
on hearing these words he raised his pistol,
fred and Killed him Instantly.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-01-23
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