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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-08-11

The unexpected announcement Of an armstice
between the two Emperors, followed up by the
still more unexpected announcement of peace
having been concluded between them, has Ia
ken every one by surprise here, as well as in
other parts Of Italy; but in general the surprise
is far from pleasurable, The public mind having
been previously wrought up to great pitch OF
enthusiasm by the repeated successes Of the
Fiench and PiedmOntese arms, and the total
expulsion of the Austrians from Italian soil
beng naturally looked to as the result of so
overwhelming a series of triumphs Of the part
of the allies, and the rigorous fulfment Of the
programme of Italian independence with which
Napoleon Ill. commenced the war.
EFFECT OF PEACE IN THE FRENCH ARMY.
You can scarcely imagine what az impress
sion this piece of news produced on the French
army There is no army in the world in which
the feeling of national honor, or if you like TO
call it vanity, is stronger than in the French
army. Il is the spring which imparts to it it
wonderful DASH and 1t is as powerful ia the
last Joined soldier as in the class OF officers; il
pervades the whole army from fret to last, and
never was it more sensitive than at this mo
ment, when, with the recollection of the Cri-
mean campaign still fresh in the soldier, the
French army broke the power of Austria in
one short month. The two greatest military
Powers ofthe Continent vanqushei, one aiter
another, in less than five years space, 1t felt it
self invincible; and at this moment it has to
put a stop to its victorious career because Prus
sia, of all Powers, comes forward and threat.
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ID ENGRAVERs AND LTrHOGRAPHERs B'nk
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-08-11

eve love TO think Of that oldon time
When hrst OutspOke ita pleasant chime,
Aud fancy the ancient natrOnH and men
In the quaint and queer old gnrb Of then,
A. the hour Of prayer the tongue did tell
OF the sanctimsnious Old South Bell,
Aud sad tho notes the bell has flung
When the loved havs passed from tho loved among:
And the mOurnlul throb Of the funeral train
Has given the aching heart mote pain,
"A the irequent and meaning measure feu
From tho grisvng tongue OF the Old South Bell"
But with one more extract, aud that one Iks's
"CompositiOn" at school on "The American
Eagle" we must put away the scissors for the
time
"rhis is the greatest bird that has ever spread
bis wings over this great aad glorious county,
The place where he builds his nest ia called an
eyre, away up on the preoipices where the foot OF
man cant come, though perhaps a boys might
The eagle is ferOcious fellow, and sits on the top
Of the cliffs and looks sharp for plunder. He gets
tired Of waiting, aud then be starts out 10 the blue
expensive heavens, aud scars ali around on his
opinions, over the land and the water, to SEQ shal
be eau pOunoo down upon, But though he ID
calleda very cruel bird, be always preys before
eating, just like aay good moral man At the head
Of his family He eats his yictuals raw, which i.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-08-11
he does not believe Ia wearing hoops:

"Should ut look we'll No, dear, no, don't
want to portend to be more than really am aud,
Il have MT been made unanimous as some, l
don't want to cast reflections on heaven for not
making me no larger, by rigging on artificial pur'
portions" ...
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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09
THE EUROPEAN WAR.

The screw steamship, City Of Washington,
passed Cape Race on Thursday last, bringing
news of great interest The war in Italy has
assumed an active character. On the Dist of
May battle was fought between large bodies
of the Allied and Austrian troops, at Monte
bello, in which the latter were severely beaten.
The attack was made by Gen SrADIoN, at the
head of $4,000 Austrians, upon portion of
the command of Marshal PARAGUAY D 'HuIIERs,
numbering 5000 or 1000 French troops, and
a small body of Sandman cavalry. The con.
flict lasted four hours, at the end Of which the
Austrians abandoned the field, leaving upon it
more than 1900 of their number killed and
200 prisoners. The loss on the side of the AL
lies was 500 or 100, among whom was dis
proportionate number of officers The Allies
at once occupied Montebello, which the Aus
trianS hastily evacuated. Other active hos
tiltieS had occurred on the banks of the Scsia.
Gen. CLARDINI, commanding the left wing Of
the Sandman army, having passed that river
after severe action, in which the Austrians
again came off second best. Gen. GARIBALDr,
with his free corps, had passed northward to
the shores of Lake Maggiore, with the design
of crossing the lake to Lombardy, there to pro-
mote revolutionary insurrection in the rear of
the Austrians the population being all pre-
pared for revolt. Prince NAPOLEON, on the
other hand, had gone to Leghorn, with the OBJ
vious purpose Of using the corps darmee, which
he is to command, upon the left flank of the
Austrians. The King of Naples, FERDINAND
H., is at last really dead and his successor,
Francis H., has been proclaimed. From Eng
land we have the contradictory statements
that the Derby Ministry will be defeated i'm
mediately after the meeting of Parliament ;
and that Lord JOHN Russell and Lord PAL
MERsToN have quarreIled
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

Sons OF TEMPERANCE.-The National Divi-
sion of the Sons of Temperance has been in
session at Philadelphia for two or three days.
The papers of that city says that the present
session is the most numerous ever yet held,
over one hundred members being in attendance
Twenty-six Grand Divisions of States and
Provinces are represented among them Canada
West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. A
Grand Division has also been organized at a
late date in Washington territory. The
National Division of Great Britain and Ireland
has instituted Grand Division in Wales.-
The Most Worthy Patriarch, B. d. Townsend
ESQ., of South Carolina, read very able and
eloquent report, in which he reviewed tha
present and future elements of the Order, in
connection with brief but comprehensive his.
tory of the past. One thousand copies were
ordered to be printed. The Most Worthy
Scribe and Most Worthy Treasurer read full
and satisfactory reports. The report of the
Most Worthy Scribe shows gain of ten thou
sand members during 1858, and that the state OF
the Order is iu a most healthful and cheering
condition. He further suggested plans of effort
for the still greater increase and usefulness Of
the Order. Messrs. Tilly, of New Brunswick
Dow, of Maine and Cary, of Ohio, are among
the many celebrities present.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09
Bag The Sullivan County Democrat chroni

ces the following signs of progress
EMrRovEMENTs.-The Laporte Gas and Water Company
engaged in laying down pump logs, for the pur
pose of conducting water into town. from what known
the cold spring, situate one-ha mile south Of this
place the Muncy road The water to be brought in
the logs to large reservoir which will be erected above
the court house and from thence be conducted by pipes
different parts of the borough The is of very
superior quality and always flows in great abundance at
the fountainhead. This improvement will be of great
benefit TO the town. and reflects much credit upon the
principal mover Mr.. MICHAEL MEYLEET
DUsHoRE.-Ths fourishing little village, in Cherry
township, incorporated in borough at the last ses
sion of court Dushore is business place and is de-
serving of more attention than has been ho it hereto
fore by its citizens and that it has become boro
the necessary improvements will probably be made
Roads, sidewalks, and bridges the three things
essary to make clean and comfortable. The first eec
tion for borough officers will be held the first Monday
of August.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

Ono REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
body met at Columbus, on the I'd inst, and
organized by the appointment Of Senator B. F.
WADE as President. The following nomiria-
tons were made
Gorernor-WILLIAM DENNIsroE.
Lieut. -Gorernor-R. G KIRK
Judge Supreme COurt-WM. Y. GHoIsoN.
AuditOr-R. w. TAYLOR.
IreaSurer-A. p. STONE.
Secretary of Hafe-A P. RUSSELL.
Board of Public WorkS-J. B. GREGORY.
School 0mmisSioncr-ANsoN SMYTH.
The Convention adopted a platform con-
sising Of ten resolutions, one of which distinct
ly and pointedly condemns Massachusetts, for
her adoption of the Two Years Amendment.
The Convention is represented as large en-
thusiastic and unanimous though it is stated
in scme of the Ohio journals that resolution
censuring the action of Massachusetts caused
an exciting discussion in committee. But it
went through in open Convention, as would
appear, without dissent and from this action
in Ohio it is probable the old Bay State will
be brought to the judgment-bar in every Re.
publican Convention to be held during the
ensuing year.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

SUDDEN DEArn-A Woman named Mrs.
Fanny Kibbic died very suddenly, at her resi-
deuce, in Nppenose township, on Thursday
lust She was seen in good health at three
o'clock in the afternoon, and about six, some
children returning from school found her in her
house dead. No one was with her except an
idiot daughter, who is incapable of giving any
account of the matter An inquest was held
the same evening by f. F. Youngnan, ESD,
and a verdict rendered by tie jury, Of death
from natural causes. The deceased was for
merly the wife of Mr. Kucy who died some
years ago. \ short time ago she was married
to JOS. Kibbe, but matters not shifting her taste
she left him and had been living alone with
her unfortunate daughter at her old residence
Jersey Shore IedfHc.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

ACCIDENT ON THE n Y. g. E. r. R.-The
Express going west the I'd inst being hour and
half ate and going at about fifty miles hour in
collision with gravel train about miles east of Camp.
vlle The gravel train backing off the track and had
got all clear but the engine which still standing
the track when the express struck it, smashing both
gnes terribly and shatering almost every in the train
yet we are happy to learn killing none. Mr.. McWilams,
conductor, most seriously injured also lady had
her hand and another her ankle crushed Besides these
some eight ten less injured. Damage to
the two engines and the train amount to many thou
sand dollars The accident occurred through some mis-
understanding of fagman.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

A New CANDIDATE FOR PREsIDENr.-The
Delaware County Republican has a long and
able article in its last issue in which it brings
forward Hon. JOHN M. READ, of Philadelphia,
as a candidate for President upon whom all
branches of the Opposition can cordially unite.
Mr.. Read was last year elected by the unit
ed opposition to the Supreme bench of this
State, and is one of the ablest men of the
times. He was formerly o Democrat, and was
at one time nominated by the President to the
Senate for the place in the Supreme Court of
the United States now occupied by Judge
Grier but his antislavery tendencies were
then either known or suspected by the Southern
Senators, and the President was forced by them
to withdraw the nomination He acted openly
and efficiently with the Republicans in 1856 {;
but enjoys, in a remarkable degree, the conf
dence and esteem OF the Americans and Anti
Lecompton Democrats.
That he has the capacity to ill the Presiden-
tiaI Office mertorously, no one who knows him
can doubt He has that stateSmanlike breath
of mind and soundness of Judgment which pecu-
larIy fit him for such a place. We do not
know, however, that there is any intention to
press him, seriously but contingencies may
arise which would render his nomination a
polite one.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

New York & ERIE RAuRoAD.-Notwth-
standing the denials of certain parties, the
statements we made yesterday in regard to
the state of finances of the Erie Road were
strictly correct, and to-day we hear that Com
pany have decided to pay nothing for the pre-
sent but the running expenses Of the Road
This crisis in their affairs has been brought about
by their inability to meet certain mortgage
coupons which were noted for payment yester-
day aud to-day, aud the unwingness of the
Directors to involve themselves personally to
relieve the Road from its pressing liabilities
The condition to which this corporation has
arrived is a striking commentary upon the alb
solute necessity of paying $25, 600 salaries
We think, however, the same result could have
been attained upon a much smaller expendi-
ture.-N Y. IijJRas, lNaU 27.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09
THE TWENTIETH VOLUME.

With this weeks issue, the REPORTER emer
geS from its teens, and enters upon the twen-
tieth year of its existence. During all that
time, the present proprietor has had some part
in its fortunes, and waving all generalization
or moralizing, takes the occasion to return his
thanks to those who have stood by it, and to
give renewed assurance that nothing will be left
undone in future to merit their confidence and
patronage.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

The Washington correspondent of the O. s.
Journal says:
"Some sycophant within our ranks proposed
to Crittenden the idea that the Republicans
should take him up, and make him their can,
didate, he replied could not carry sin
gle Southern State, as yOwr candidate. and
how many could you carry North with me
for your candidate? The party would sink
me in Slave State, and | should sink the
party in the Free States. No, Sir ! 1t is not
your policy to take mp a Southern slavehold
err.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

ALIIGAToRs IN WATER PIpEs.-On Saturday
last the stLeam of water which supplies the
Crescent Iron Work became so weak as to canse
an investigation Of the main pipe leading to
that establishment An investigation discov-
cred the tail Of dead alligator, which had fol-
lowed the course of the pipes from the basin
until it could go no further, and then stuck
fast and died. \ pair of bIacksmith's tongs
were applied to the monster, and it was drag
ged forth to the length of two feet, causing
sickening sensation in the respective stomachs
OF those who had just quaffed from the fountain
1t was suggested to US that strainers should be
placed on the mouths of the pipes to keep out
everything that could have a tendency to taint
the water. Upon inquirng of the Superin-
tendent of Water Works, We find that such
necessary precaution was taken some time ago
and that all the pipes are supplied with strain
ers, except one, which cannot be conveniently
got at until the reservoir is cleaused again
AlIigators seem to have a fondness for close
quarters. Every time the basin is cleansed
twenty or thirty of these frightfnl reptiles ere
found walIowing in the mud. We hope moth
ing We have said will affect the taste of the
water Wheeling IuteNigencer
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

Destructive FIRE AT WnKEsBARRE-From
the Wkesbarre Record learn that after twelve
O'Clock Tuesday morning while the whole town was
wrapped in sleep fire commenced in the store building
of Mr. Robert Wilson, Market street near the square
which was soon enveloped in flames. The family of Mr.
Osterhout, whose dwelling was this store on the
east separated only by carriage way, aroused and
the alarm given The flames spread to the brick build
ing of John B. Wood, the west, which was DESTROYED
but the new hall Of S. Cahoon saved On the east
the fire spread rapidly, the buildings being frame and
nearly all old ones, sweeping the square clean to Seees
Hotel corner of Market Street. which was saved only by
the greatest exeons, the roof being FIRE in several
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

A Cow SrORY.-Among the travellers toward
the western part of Kansas this spring were
several gentlemen from this city and amcng
these were tour or five, constituting a separate
party, who started with fine COW About
two weeks ago the friends in Alton H., of one
of the members of this party received letter
from him, dated Kansas two hundred miles
from home" in which he spoke of old Brndle y
saying that she made the party great deal
Of trouble, &c.
A few days after the receipt of this letter
the gentleman 10 whom it was addressed, liv-
ing in Mddlctown was aStoniShcd at finding,
early one morning a cow exactly like " old
Brinde standing at his gate lie could hardly
believe the evidence Of his own eyes Lut an
examination CONVINCED himself and family that
it was the very cow herself How long she
remained with the party after the time of writ
ing the letter two hundred miles from home is
unknown. Certain it is that she had found
her way home, across the country, for at least
that distance-not stopped by rivers, creeks,
swamps or anything else. The story seems
fictitious, but it is undeniably true, as any ole
who whistles can assure ehimself-1Hon Courier
Nay 81.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

PETERsoN's COUNTERFEIT DETECToR.-Since
the last issue of Peersons semmonthy detector
teen couneres have been put into circulation The
present issue of Jnne lst is complete and any business
who neglects having this invaluable detector in his
countngroom place of business is blind to his in
tercsts for it contains great variety of information
cerning stocks and financial matters besides full de-
crpon of every counterfeit offered up to the date
of its issue The address for this work s T. B. Peterson
4 Brother, 800 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

RaF- The New York Herald says that Sem
ator Douglas and Mr.. Forney recently had a
conference which resulted in a serious misun-
derstanding. Mr. Douglas desired to go into
the Charleston Convention Mr.. Forney advi-
sed him to go home and set up as an independ-
ent Democratic candidate, bnt Mr. Douglas
remained unchanged in his determination, and
so the twain parted We place very little
faith in the report, although there are indca-
tions that Mr. Douglas desires to return TO the
regular fold, while Mr.. Foruey equally desires
to remain out.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

Mss KATE Deans Concert on Sot,rdo.
evening was ATTENDED oy one Of the largest congregations
brought together in this place for similar
The reputation of the great American prima donna had
excited high expectations, which were more than real
lied, Notwithstanding the Court House is very irving
and unfavorable place to exhibit vocal powers Miss
DEANS performances show high degree Of musical cult,
v4tion and entities her to take place in the first ranks
American vocasts. We trust that some future oc.a
sion not far distant citizens will enjoy the opporu
nifty of again hearing her.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

EXrRAoRDTyARY EscAPE-We received Tues
day afternoon particulars of an escape from
death well nigh miraculous About P. NJ,
Cn Monday, Mr. c. Holden, Of Wnooski, and
Mr.. Tenny, superintendent of bridges on the
Vermont Central Railroad, were examining
the under timhcrS of the deck bridge across
the WnoO>ki, nearest the lime kiln 4 plank
on which Mr. Holden stood broke under him,
and be fell through the bridge AS he fell he
threw his arms across a tilnber about five feet
below, and hing suspended some forty feet
above the rocks and shallow water. Mr. Tcnuy
was unable to raise him from his perous posi-
tion. Two of IIolden's men, who were instant
ly at the spot, were unable Or afraid to render
any assistance Mr. Holden then told Mr.
Tenny to send for help to the lime kilns as he
thought he could hold on. The distance from
the bridge to the kims is nearly one hundred
rods but Holden was able to sustain himself
in that frightful position hanging by his arms
ard hands, until help came Then Mr. Tenny
and another man placed themselves astride OF
the timber and carefully Sezing held of him
lifted him up, not an instant too soon, for he
was all but exhausted, and was unable 20 stand
or move when at last in a place of safety. He
must have sustained himself, as stated above
for more than ten minutes BURLINGTON Ere,
Press, May27.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09
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TOWANDA:
Thursday Morning, June 9, 1869.

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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

B9~ We learn from the Harrisburg Tele
graph, that the Straight American State
Convention" at Harrisburg, May 25th, was a
very slim affair." consisting of only fifteen OF
twenty men, claiming to represent Philadelphia,
Westmoreland Armstrong, Washington, G reene
Crawford, Fayette, Allegheny, and Dauphin
They resolved that they were still " Straight
Americans" and authorized the President to
appoint State Central Committee, and ad
journed.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

SUNBURY AND ERIE RAILROAD Maj. P. 2
Dickinson, of Harrisburg, James Chatham and
VIM. Dunn, Esqs.. of Lock Haven, appointed
by the Governor in accordance with the act of
Assembly of 1858, to view the line of the Sun
bury and Erie Railroad from Williamsport to
Sinnemahoniug, have attended to their duties
and made report to the Department, that
certain portion of the read had been properly
completed In accordance Herewith the Gov
crnor yesterday directed the State Treasurer
to deliver to the Directors of the Company
bonds to the amount of one million dollars
Harrisburg Telegraph, Of 3d.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09
Hg- The steamboat John S. Darcy,

Bs- The steamboat John S. Darcy, plying
on the ferry between New York and Jersey
City, took fire, while in the slip of the latter
place. at about o'clock, Wednesday morning,
and was burned to nearly the waters edge
The flames communicated to the new depot
building Of the New Jersey Railroad, but
through the active exertons of the fire depart.
ment and the employees of the company the fire
was extinguished SO speedily that it is believed
that the damage to the edifce will not exceed
thousand or fifteen hundred dollars
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09

WASHINGTON CONS AND MEDALs-Mr. Snow
den, the Director of the United States Mint
at Philadelphia, has addressed circulars to a
large number of persons, to the effect that he
desires to obtain for the cabinet of the Mint
one or more copies of every medal, coin. token,
&C., on which the head or name of Washing.
ton appears. Snowden states that he has ac-
certained the existence of sixty different memo
rials of the above character, for which he is
willing to compensate their owners.