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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

Beg" Some authentic partcuarsof / the great
Battle of Solferino-the name bv which the
engagement near the Mncio is to be known
have reached us by the arrival of the steam
ship Hungarian at Quebec. from Liverpool
on the Goth ut Her advces are four days
later than those by the Adtiaide and the asia.
Full details Of the battle have not been re-
ceved, but sufficient is known to establish the
fact that the AuStrians suffered a most dsas-
trouS defeat-whch fact, for a wonder, they
very candidly admit. One account estimates
their loss at 35 900 men k0rs du c0m6dt, and
the Emperor NAPOLEON dispatches, while they
do not estimate the number of the enemy kill
ed, claim the capture of six or seven thousand
prisoners, thirty cannon, and three flags. The
Piedmontese, who were principally engaged at
San Martina with heavy masses of the enemy,
are represented TO have performed prodigeS Of
valor. Their losses were heavy, and those Of
the French are rumOred to have been from ten
to twelve thousand. The entire Austrian army
had again withdrawn across the Mincio, and
their headquarters were at Villa Franca-
NAPOLEON. daring the battle, was constantly
in the hottest of the fire, aud one of his Gen
erals, who accompanied him had his horse shot
under him. The rejoicings in Paris were uni
versal, aud preparations were making for Tt
Dsum in all the Churches in France Mean
time preparations are making by the bell gerentS
to carry on the war on a still grander scale
The Gazette de France asserts that q further
force Of $50 900 men is to be collected for
France; 4O, 900 men were embarkng in Algeria
for the Adriatic, and large reinforcements were
constantly leaving for Italy. An attack on
Venice and Tagiiamento was expected to take
place on the 28th ult. Onlhe other side, the
Austrian reserves, numbering l75, 900 men,
constituting the flower of the Austrian army
were on their way TO Italy. There is nothing
new with reference to the Intentions of Prussia
The political news from Great Britain is unim,
pO:tant. The Liverpool cotton market was
| duil, and prices were generally unchanged -
BreadstufTs had a downward tendency, anG
provisions were dull
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

Bas~ The corner stone of The New York
State Agricultural College, at Ovid, was laid
Thursday with appropriate ceremonies, by
ex-Gcv. KING, in the presence of great con-
course Of people. The report of the Trustees
state that SAC, 900 have been subscribed towards
the Institution by the citizens of Ovid and
vicinity. A like sum is also appropriated by
the State. The building will be ready for the
accommodation cf one hundred and fifty pupils
next Spring
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

BzEMr. Senator Brown, in his late speech at
the barbecue in Lississipp given in his honor
stated his position in regard to the Charleston
Convention to be as follows We do not see
that he is read out of the party by the organ
of the President for this frank expression of
opinion
The Democratic party was Abolitionized.
1t refused TO acknowledge the duty of Congress
to protect slavery in the Territories He pro-
claimed that the only hope of the Southern
Democracy was to make fight in the Char
lesion Convention-to go there determined to
have their views incorporated in the creed of
the party, or burst the concern up in a row.
He had no doubt as they had heretofore con-
troIled the party on all great questions, but
the Northern Free-soil element would Weld in
graceful Submission again. If it did not, why
then apply the torch TO the great temple Of
Democracy, aud blo# the concern / -aiaders =
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
B9y~ Fourth of July celebrations have boer

Beg~ Fourth of July celebrations have been
more numerous this year than any previous one Bng
hamton, Owego and Elmira each had great time all
the country turned out at each place Troy and LeRays
ve in this county went into the matter on little small
er scale, and Wyalusing, Tusearora Morgan Hollow and
several other towns aud neghborhoods had celebrations
of their Cannons were fired crackers burned tor
pedoes exploded speeches made orations delivered lem
onade, lager beer brandy sings and whiskey punch
drank roast turkeys and pigs baked chicken and boiled
geese and ducks eaten patriotism bubbled up and
in the shape of toasts and mpromptu respon-
ses horses away, wagons broken, and hearts
too, bonnets what there of them smashed and
crinone badly mussed The young folks danced and the
old ones scolded them for it.
Well went to LeRaysve to show my love of country
and there good celebration there as any one heed
to ask for. The very large collection of people marched
TO the orchard of Isaac Seymour Esq under the drec
on Of Majors PIERCE and STEVENS the Marshals of the
day. here there had been convenient stand prepared
Urge enough 70 accommodate ;he the speakers the bard
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

and choir together with all of the aged who were in
attendance comfortable seats also arranged for the
ladies' VIM T. DAWES, ESQ., the president, called the
meeting to order, and with few appropriate and elo
quent remarks introduced the exercises of the occasion
The opening prayer made by the Rev Mr JONES Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church and the benedcto was
pronounced by Rev. Mr. SADIN, of the Congregational
Church. The Declaration of Independence was well
read by G. w BRINK. Prof o. s. DEAN of the Collegiate
Institute made address of force and beauty of lam
guage and was followed by U. MERCUR, ESQ., who gave
one of his nicely written. classical orations full of
sound and wholesome advice both addresses were
highly credtabe to the authors and well adapted to the
occasion and what somewhat singular neither speak
er trenched upon the ground of the other.
One ofthe most pleasant parts of the whole theory wa,
the fine music by the band and the choir
players but their instruments dscOursed sweet music
most sweety. The number of singers much greater
and their performance Of several appropriate gees was
certainly very fine. From the orchard the company
marched TO the hotels where dinner had been prepared
At the tables each individual worked upon his
possibility, and doubtless did his work well.
There was popularity of the LeRaysvie celebra-
ton which is worthy of notice There were no toass
Whether they forgotten whether it was purpose
y omitted is not known but any rate it was novel;
y to sit down to Fourth of July dinner and not hear
any toasts read. c.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

DEArH OF AN FocEHTMc MAN.-Jesse Ben
nett, Esq an old resident of the city of O>we-
60, died there very suddenly on Saturday night
of heart disease. lie had been a resident OF
Oswego for about 10 years. A the time Of
his death, be was worth about $500, 600, which
reverts to his only two children one a son and
the other widow lady, who is the relirt Of the
late jacob Richardson the defaulting collector
of customs at Oswego
About ten years ago, Mr.. Bennett caused n
stone coffin to be made for himself, which be
kept in bis house, and which was consumed in
the great conhagraJion there IL few years ago
His original intention was to be enclosed in
this marble coffin after death and sunk in the
depths of Lake OAtario, hut this intention was
afterwards abandoned When the coffin was
destroyed By fire, he remarked that if it could
not stand such heat as that, it would not ans
wer his purpose HI then procured another
one, in which he was finally buried 1t used
to be the old mans delight to visit the room
in which the coffin lay, and inspect its beauties
1t is said that he frequently laid down in it to
see how his body fitted its final receptacle
This summer he erected an iron railing
round his cemetery lot 1t was completed the
day before he died. He caused the gate to be
securely locked, and in conversation with a
friend few hours before be died. and when
IN apparent good health, he exhibited the key
to him, saying, This is the key to my Home
stead" little thinking at the time that he was
so soon TO occupy that hone"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

DEATH or JUDGE BURNsIDE have from
Bellefonte the painful intelligence of the death
of the Hon James Burnside, President Judge
OF the 25th Judicial District. on Friday even.
ing, by being thrown from his carriage. Judge
Burnside was about As years of age and was
a son of the late Hon Thomas Burnside, of
the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He had
served with distinction in the State LegisIa.
ture and was elected Judge of the 25th Dis
trict in '53
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

Tsg GREAT BALLOON VoY GE.-The first
experimental air voyage from St. Louis to the
seaboard. took place on Friday last. The nam
moth balloon Atlantic left Washington Square
about seven o'clock F. NJ, carrying Professors
Wise, Lamountain and Gagsr, and Mr.. Hyde
of St. Louis R,ptJiican The Troy Daily
IVHig learns from Mr. Gager, one the pas
sengers by the AtLaafjc. who arrived III Troy
this morning, the following particulars
Saturday, P. NJ, St Lonis time were
abreast of Rochester, over Lake Outario, when
the altitude was increased on account of the
wind, which vas blowing perfect hurricane
unaccompaned by rain. The supply Of gas
vas small, consequently the balloon did not
resch the altitude above the storm. The vessel
was Immediately headed for shore
When the StoIm was highcs: the vessel was
only about 80 feet above the Level cfthe Lake
We reached laud III a few seconds in the town
OF Henderson Jefferson County, with all hands
on board We landed in an edge of woods
with the basket swinging TO and fro, making
rapid evolItiOns among the higher branches
of the trees, the passengers clinging 20 the rig
ging.
The strength and general excellence of the
arrangements of the balloon basket probably
saved the party. The balloon was left in a
high tree, swinging above the boat, aud much
damaged.
The whole distance travelled is $50 miles {;
we started at 40 P NJ on Friday from ST.
Louis, and landed at Henderson, jefferson
county, 220 Saturday P NJ Mr. Lamountain
remained in charge of the balloon Mr. Wise,
Mr.. eager and Hyde will come on 10 the east.
ut the village Of Adams, jefferson County.
MIR eager will come On to Troy Mr. Wise on
to Albany, and Mr.. Hyde to New York
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

THE WHEAT CRoP in every quarter is repre-
sented to be in excellent condition In Mary
land and Virginia it is being cut and the yield
will be large aud unsurpassed in quality. In
Tennessee tits abundant, though slightly damag-
ed by the fly. Alabama, North Carolina and
Texas report favorably. In southern Illinois
harvesting is going on in good earnest, and
the yield is very heavy, In Kentucky the wheat
harvest is rapidly progressing, aud will soon
be over. The yield is in general, fine, and the
quality of grain most excellent 1t is thought
the crop of 1889 is the largest and best ever
raised in Kentacky.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

B@5~ The Pennsylvania State Teachers As.
sooation is to meet West Chester in Chester county
on the I'd day of August next at 10 o'clock A. " 1t is
hoped that the teachers and friends who can possibly do
So will arrange their business as to attend the meet
ing Chester county rich revolutionary remniscen.
ces and those that desire to visit interesting portion
OF the State will find this favorable time to do so We
authorized by the President the Association to
that attending the meeting go and return by
paying fare one way upon any of the Pennsylvania Rail.
roads Exchanges will confer favor by copying the
above. c. R. CoBrRS
Chairman Executive Committee.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
Res Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill, has been nominal
ed as the Republican candidate for Governor
Main.

Boy DRowNED.-On the morning of the 4th
two or three boys went up to amuse themselves
in the Susquehanna river a little above the
Bend One of them boy of about years old,
got in beyond his depth and was drowned He
was the second son OF Mr. j Houston of Page
St. While the sounds Of rejoicing were echoug
through our streets, how it must have wrung
fathers and mothers heart, to see their dar-
ling boy, who few minutes before was in health
and strength, sleeping the sleep of death
Oreg0 Times.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
hg~ A destructive fire broke out in EImira

RsB~ destructive fire broke out in FL mira
on Saturday morning, at a few minutes past o'clock on
Wisner street between Fifth and Sixth DESTROYING two
Irish dwelling houses, one belonging to T. CALLAHFR
and the other to Thomas CAHIL The former was nsur
ed for s600the latter for $500 The noble exertons Of
the tremen saved vast amount of adj ning property
young man named JoHN MARLEY met with severe in
jury By falling from the top OF adjoining building He
promptly cared for.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

The NATURALIZATION QUEsTIoN-Governor
Wise has written letter to a citizen of Lynch
burg, Va. disagreeing with General CaSS on
the question of the rights of foreign govern
mentS to exact unrendered military service from
our naturalzed citizens who were born under
Their laws. He says be "would protect our
naturalized citizens against the military service
of the other powers to the uttermost ends of
the earth'
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

HsS- Mons. Blondin, on Thursday perform
ed the hazardous feat of walking across the
Niagara River, on a tight rope. The rope
was stretched across the river between the
Falls and the Suspension Bridge, and was eleven
hundred feet long. There were from five to
ten thousand spectators present. He first
crossed from the American side stopping mid
way TO refresh himself with a drink of water,
which he drew up bottle with rope from
the steamer Maid of the Mist. The steamer
accompanied him, to be of service in case of ac-
cident. He crossed over in seventeen aud G
half minutes, and returned in twelve minutes
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

Bag- The crop prospects in West Jersey and
East Pennsylvania are very good. The wheat
is yet free from the bug or fly which usually
attacks it before the lst of July rye looks
well oats better than in many years corn,
finely cherries plenty of apples, there will
be greater yield than for ten years past hay
will be abundant.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

News From UTAH to June 10 reaches US -
The action of the Government, sustaining the
action Of Governor Cumming, appears to have
afforded the mostlively satisfaction to the Nor
mons. The Mormon Bishops aud Elders who
He'd to the mountains to escape arrest had
returned to their homes. Large arrivals of im-
migrants and trains Of merchandise are report
ed at Salt Lake City. Another of the child
ren who survived the Mountain Meadow mas
sacre had been recovered and placed with the
others under the charge of DR.. Forney.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

SENTENCE CoMMUTED.-Presdent Buchanan
has commutcd to imprisonment for life the SEN
tence of death impending over the youth, Cyrus
w. Piummer convicted at Boston of piracy
and murder The case has excited more interest
in Boston and New York than any other one
known to the history of maritime tragedies
Some twenty thousand persons principally i'm
mediately connected with maritime affairs,
besought the President to this exercise of his
prerogative by petitions, On the ground that
the prisoner was far less guilty than others who
escaped punishment altogether.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
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Thursday Morning, July "a; 1859

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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

KANSAS CONSTITUTIONAL CoNvENT1oN-A
special dispatch to the st. Louis Democrat
says that the Kansas Constitutional Conven-
ton met at Wyandotte on Tuesday, ard per-
manenty organized by the election of ]. NJ.
Wiuchel as President, and A. j. Martin as
Secretary. No business of importance was
transacted The Convention stands 50 Repub-
licans to II Democrats.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

Has~ The Detroit AdrertiSer states that the
wheat crop in Michigan will be abundant, not
withstanding the frosts, and that the reports
of excessive damage which were first circulat
ted were unduIy exaggerated. The frost was
confined to a section comparatively small, and
the fears of the timid led to the spread of un-
founded rumors
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
RS Another of the terrific storms for which

Bay Another of the terrific storms for which
this season is remarkable, is reported from
Great Darlington, Mass 1t did deal Of
mischief EIms, 100 feet high, were torn mp
by the roots, cornfelds were despolcd houses
and barns upset, and terrible havoc spread all
around
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

THE Crops ABRoAD.-The New York Tfi-
b~ae has trustworthy advices to the effect that
there is promise of excellent crops in Europe !;
and that in spite of the war there will be no
unusual demand for American breadstuffs in
that part of the world.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

ACCIDENTS IN RIDGBURY-Mr. SAMUEL D
HERNANs, of Rdsbury while attending Fourth of July
ball at his brothers. in that town. was kicked by his horse
while embarrassing him, and badly injured as to cause
his death. lie about so years of age.
An Irshman named JAMES CARROLL on the same
day. fell from his horse and stepped upon by the an
imal, inGicting injuries from which he died
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

The New York Herald has just found out
what the Douglas letter means, viz: Douglas
proposes to have Gov. Wise nominated by the
Charleston Convention, and be beaten by the
people and he proposes to prepare the way
for bis own nomination and election in 1854
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

RAILROAD AccIDENT.-The night Express,
on the New York aud Erie Railroad, when
near Suflerns, on Saturday night, ran over q
man and woman, killing the former instantly,
and cutting off the hand of the latter, besides
otherwise injuring her. They were Irish, and
both intoxicated at the time
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

E@s~ In pursuance of an act of the late Leg
islature, Hon. THOMAS WHITE, of Indiana county STE
PHEN ToEREY, Esq Of Wayne county, and THOMAS JoHx
SON. ESD of Susquehanna county have been appointed
Appraisers of claims and damages growing out Of the con
structioR Of the North Branch Canal.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

r sIGNED-Official notice has been given
to the employees on the New York and Erie
Railroad, that Mr.. HEApLEY has resigned his
place as Vice President of the Road, the re-
sgnation taking effect on the first inst.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

R@g~ The Alias d. Argus says that a tele-
graphic dispatch to Mr.. 7. Squires, Broker,
announces that the Tioga County Bank Pa,
has been thrown out in New York. Private
adSiees to the same party state that bills of
this Bank were being sold on Tuesday, by
parties, for rs cents on the dollar.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

THE Louisville Courier declares that Sena.
tor Douglas can carry mo Southern State dis
trict, county precinct, while he entertains the
doctrines" of the letter just published.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

n5y- \ barn on the farm of Gilbert Warner,
Esq near Montrosc, struck By lightning during the
very thunder shower Tuesday June 2Sth Not
withstandiug the torrents Of rain falling the barn was
consumed.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

R5- Accounts from the Pixies Peak mines
continue fiattering, notwithstanding which let,
ters from there advise those who may coutem-
plGts eliErGsipg to stay al home"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
SHIPMENTS of Coal by the Barclay Raj

ReErThe attention Of Farmers is directed to
the advertisement OF the Toga Point Agricultural Works
in another column.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

ESs" NJ" is respectfully informed that his
article, though well written, is not appropriate for the
columns Of a newspaper.
Hon. G. a. GROW can be addressed at Glenwood Sus-
quehanna County, Pa. where he resides.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

R9- We are requested to give notice that
ell passengers the Barclay Railroad Will hereafter be
required to pay their fare.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
Amount previously reported 81,
Receiced from MLs DR.. Baker Of Canton
sH4 90

Next monthly report lst of August.
Mrs. c. /. WARD, Lady Manager.