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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30

BLAIR COUNTY Y Child bitten By a Copper
head "A Htr0ic W0man-On Tuesday of
last week, little boy some three or four years
DID, child Of NJ. Thomas Hoffman, of Scotch
Valley, residing on the property OF Jesse More,
was bitten no less than three times in one of
its hands by copperhead snake. Itoccurred
in the house, the snake having in some way
got in. DR. Smith was called, and administer
ed remedies, and the child is now out Of danger
1t is remarkable statement, but nevertheless
strictly true one, that season or two ago the
wife of the man then residing in this same
house, killed two of these terrifying reptiles by
thrusting fork through them as they would
poke their heads up in the crevices between
the hearth-stones of her kitchen fireplace i
Daring feat, truly. Van Amhurg never at
tempted boder Altoona Tribune.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30
FOREIGN NEWS.

| BY the arrival Of the screw-steamship Bre-
men, from southampton, June IA, we have
three days later from Europe. The war in
! Italy had assumed no new features The
Austrians had evacuated oil the points held by
them on the Po above Mantua, and were rap
idly concentrating within their famous quad
rangle. The troops heretofore retained in the
Legations were withdrawn "a few were station
ed in Modena, the remainder gathered into the
Venitian territory. In the meantime, the Allies
! were advancing along the Pc and along the
northern highway toward the Mnco. A large
body of troops had already passed the AIDA !;
while GARIB.LDI, after capturing the important
City of Bergamo, was pressing forward upon
BreScia. 1t was rumored at Vienna that his
crops threatened to seize the allimportant
passes of the Tyrol From Milan, the French
Emperor had taken occasion to issue an ad-
dress to the italian people, reterating his pro-
fessions of entire disinteredness calling upon
them TO organize for their own government and
to rally to the standard of King VIcToR
ENANUEI for the expulsion of the Austrians.
A Vienna dispatch announces that death of
! that diplomatic veteran, Prince MErrERNIcH.
In England. the Derby Administration resign
ed on the llth, and on the same day the Queen
had requested Earl GRANVILLE to form Min
istry After consultation with Lord JOHN
RUSSELL, the Earl abandoned the task; when
it was assigned to Lord PALMERSToN who at
departure of the steamer had proceeded so far
as to secure Lord JOHN RUSSELL for the
Foreign Secretaryship, but had not completed
his Cabinet. The London Times was rapidly
placing itself in position to support the new
Government and as a preliminary, had trans
ferred its editorial advocacy from the side Of
/ the Austrans to that of the Allies The effect
of recent events had been greatly to elate the
Money market Consols were rising at rate
which threatens soon to overtake the prices
anterior to the war
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30
THE HOMESTEAD BILL.

One of the m )st important resolutions adopt
ed at the Harrisburg Convention Of June 8th,
was that in favor of Homestead bill secur-
ing to actual settlers homestead of l60 acres
of the public lands. The Republican parry of
the State and nation are warmly in favor of this
measure and the fact that it is a popular
measure is already leading loofoco editors into
claiming, hypocriticay, that it embraces one of
the cherished principles of the democratic
party
In the last Congress, under the spirited lead
of Mr. GROW, a Homestead bill passed the
House A few democrats voted for it ; but
the bulk of the democratic strength was cast
against it while every Republican vote was
given for it and secured its passage.
On reaching the Senate, the bill was deus
sed a short time, when one of the democratic
leaders moved to lay it on the table. The vote
on the measure was a tie every Republican
Senator voted no, while all the ayes were dem
ocrats and the casting rote IN farOr of laying
IL on the table was giren By Vice President
Breckinridge. The democratic party is thus
responsible for its defeat The few democrats
who voted with the Republicans in its favor
we're constrained 10 do so by an overwhelming
public opinion at home, and being compelled
to act against their party, their deed is not to
be set down to the credit of the party whose
lead they resisted
The Homestead Bill is measure of the
utmost Importance to the free laboring masses
of the North. 1t is measure calculated to
relieve the widespread caamties of our work
! ing population, bcnefcent appropriation,
which costs the Government almost nothing,
and is of incalculable benefit to the people
and yet we find it thrust aside, solely 6y Demo-
cratic rotes, to make room for the swindling
schemes Of lobby adyenturers, and fill the
hungry maws of political spectators with the
corrupt treasures of the Government If the
people desire its success, as We feel assured
they do, they will look in vain for it while the
locofoco party is retained in power.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30
Judge Douglas Defines his Position.
WAsHrSGroH, June %, 1850.


My Dear Sir : | have received yonr let,
ter inquiring whether my friends are at iilerty
to present nv name to the Charleston Cocven-
ton for the Presidential nomination. Before
the question can be finally determined, it will
be necessary to understand distinctly upon
what issues the canvass is TO be conducted. If
as have full faith they will, the democratic
party shall determine in the Presidential elec
tion of 1860 TO adhere to the principles embodi-
ed in the compromise measures Of 1850, and
ratified by the people in the Presidential cleo
tion of 1852, and reafirmed in the Kansas
Nebraska act of 1854, aud Incorporated into
the Cincinnati Platform of 1855, as expounded
by Mr.. Buchanan in his letter accepting the
nomination, and approved hy the people-in
that event my friends will be at liberty to
present my name to the convention il they see
proper to do so. If, on the contrary. it shall
become the policy of the democratic party
which cannot antcipate-to repudate these
their timehonored principles, on which we have
achieved so many patriotic trumphs, and if, in
lieu of them, the Convention shall interpolate
into the creed Of the party such new issues as
the revival Of the African slave trade, or a
Congressional slave code for the territories or
the doctrine that the Constitution of the Uni
ted States either establishes or prohibits slavery
In the territories beyond the powers OF the peo-
pie legally to control it as other property, it is
due to candor to say that in such an event, /
could not accept the nomination if rendered to
me- Trusting that this answer will be deemed
efficiently explicit,
am, very respectfully, your friend,
S. A. DOUGLAS
To j. B. Dorr, Esq. Dubuque Iowa.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-FOr some time we have
enjoyed immunity from the ravages of the dread Wis
tor but Saturday morning about o'clock the sum-
bers of citizens were broken by the APPALLING, but not
unfamiliar cry of Fire The Foundry and Machine Shop
of o. D. BARTLETT, situated the west side of Main
Street. was on fire. when first discovered the flames
had already made considerable progress The Fire Com
panies promptly hand but by the time the first
stream played the extensive buildings OF the Foundry
were in glowing of flames, which burned with
great rapdty and intense heat owing the large amount
of comhusble materials stored in the pattern and lumber
/ rooms.
The fire had by this time also communicated TO the
barn the Railroad Hotel which Joined the Foundry
the West and which also consumed. This owned
by Col. JOHN F. MEANS and occupied by NJ T. CARRIER
Mr.. BART1ETr's loss is very heavy. From the Tin
Shop, portion of the contents removed, but the
fire had made such progress when first discovered that
nothing saved from the Foundry Machine Shop
He had been making considerable outlay for the purpose
of fitting up the establishment to meet the wants OF the
country, and had but fairly got in working order We
certain from knowledge Of Mr.. BIS. energy, bus
capacity, and fertility of resource, that he viii
questionably permit this misfortune to daunt him
the undertaking he has commenced. The loss is estma
ted at $4,000 upon which there of $780,
in the Lycoming Mutual Company
Col. MEANS loss is about $500, upon which there is
insurance Mr.. CARRIERs loss is also quite heavyas the
barn contained large quantity of grain, &C. His furn
ture also damaged by removal and large quantity
of liquor lost by careless handling He is insured in the
West Branch Mutual and the Girard Companies.
The origin of the fire is unknown it is supposed to
have been accidental Fortunately heavy rain had fall
en- during the evening, and perfect calm prevailed
which made the protection of the adjoining buildings an
easier task than otherwise would have been. The Rail
Road Hotel is somewhat scorched as is HENRY EsEN-
VINES shop the north.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30
sg- A terrible tragedy occurred in Pitt

R0" A terrible tragedy occurred in Pitts
burgh on Friday evening RICHARD JONES, a
police officer, having reason to suspect his wife
of criminal intercourse with a paramour, fol.
lowed her to Birmingham Bridge, where, as
he alleges, he found the parties together, and
instantly shot his wife through the head, kill
ing her instantly. He then fired at the man,
and insists that he shot him, but he has not
been found. After committing the act, JONES
surrendered himself and made full confession
After shooting his wife, he fell upon her with
knife, and cut her very badly in the breast
neck and hands The woman was 35 years
old, was formerly woman Of the town in
Pittsburgh, aud the keeper of bOnse of III
fame Her maiden name was DELAsY
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30

IMPORTANT DECIsIoN-Judge Merrick, one
of the Associate Judges, of the .. S. Circuit
Court, for the District Of Columbia, has just
decided, in al appeal from decision of the
Patent office, that the wilIful omission of an
original inventor to apply for patent within
two years after he becomes aware that another
is publicly using and claiming his invention,
he meantime interposing no warning or OBJ
lection whatever, shuts himself out entirely
from any right to patent.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30

MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT-Whil the
larger portion of the Democratic papers in
different sections of the country are striving to
make the Republican party alone responsible
for the odious amendment to the Constitution
of Massachusetts, it is refreshing to see that a
part of the press is disposed to put the sad
die on the right horse" by stating exactly
where the responsibility rests. OF this class
is the Boston Pilot, well known an one of the
most influential Democratic organs in the
Eastern States. 1t shows concusively, by
facts and figures, that the Democrats of Massa-
chusetts are accountable for the amendment,
Notwithstanding the declarations to the con-
trary. Speaking of the position of the Repub-
licars the Pilot says -
The Republicans were by no means unani-
nous in their support of the amendment. In
the county of Worcestershire strongest Re
publican county in the State-a county which
usually gives a mojarity of five thousand for
the Republican ticket-the vote was nearly
even. Several Republican papers opposed it,
and it is quite clear the Democrats could have
defeated the amendment without straning
themselves much, if they had desired to do SO.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30

Col FoRNEY publishes in the Press, June "a
retrospect of his position in favor Of and in
opposition to the Administration party, and
utters warning
"Those who hold Office, here and elsewhere
busy themselves in carrying out the orders Of
their masters at Washington, and we have it
already announced that they have consummat-
ed their plans, and intend taking possession of
the next Democratic State Convention which
is to send delegates to Charleston, as they took
possession of the last two oft these Conventions,
and succeeded in plungng the party into al
most irretrievable minority. We have no ap-
peals to make to such men as these, Of course.
They fight for pay, never inquiring into the
morality of the contest, and looking only
to the responsibility Of their employers Power
ful as they are, and chiefly so because they
have little else to do but TO carve the work
that has been marked ont for them, they are
numerically the most contemplate minority, and
the slightest understanding amongst honest
Democrats would result in putting them as COM
petey into the shade as if they had been dis,
franchised by law. The interest to which we
appeal is sensitive, patriotic, disinterested
element. We appeal to the Democratic masses
against these men, and to the high-toned
leaders of public opinion in the Democratic
Party. To surrender to, or to remain silent
under the maneuvres of the Administration
in the State, is simply to precipitate the Demo.
cratic Party of Pennsylvania into long night
of disaster"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30

A NORTH BRANCH PAcKEr-The other day
for the first time, (says BEEBE of the Oicego Gazete
enjoyed ride North Branch Packet Boat owned
by Messrs b. POWELL and CIT. SMITH and running be-
tween Waverly and Towanda Mr.. SMITH being Captain
of the Boat which is neat and commodous, everything
about being calculated to add to the comfort and plea
of the trip and, then, variety being the spice of
life change from the rail to the raging canaw for
brief period, adds very much to the romance of a
journey and to us, is most delightful especially when
the change carries through beautiful country as
that between Waverly and Towanda
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30
To j. B. Dorr, Esq, Dubuque, Iowa.

TuE ZoUAvEs The Zouaves, one tho most
efficient arms of the French service, are thus
described
The dress of the Zoueve is that of the
Arab pattern the cap is a loose fg, or skull
cap, of scarlet felt, with tassei; turban is
worn over this full dress a cloth vest and
loose Jacket, which leave the neck unencum-
bered by collar, stock. or crayat, cover the up
per part of his body aud allow free movement
of the arms the scarlet pants are Of the loose
Oriental pattern, and are tucked under garters
like those of the foot rifles Of The guard the
oyercoat is a loose cloak with hood the
Chasseurs wear q similar one. The men say
that this dress is the most convenient possible
aud prefer it to any other The ZouaVes are
all Freuch th:y are selected from among the
old campagners for their fine physique and
tried courage, and have certainly proved that
they are, what their appearance would indicate
the most reckless. Self-reliant and complete in.
fantry that Europe can produce. With his
graceful dress. soldierly bearing, and vgilant
attitude, the Zouave at an outpost is the beau
ideal of soldier. They neglect no opportunity
Of adding to their personal comforts if there
is stream in the vicinity, the party marching
on picket is sure to be amply supplied with
fishing rods, &c if anything is to be had, the
ZonaVes ere quite certain to obtain it. Their
movements are the most light and graceful
have never seen the stride is long, but The
foot seems scarcely to touch the ground, and
the march is apparently made without effort
or fatigue"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30

ago a train conveying Gov. Packer, Mr.. More
head, the President of the road with some of
the directors, and others, passed over the Sun
bury and Erie railroad to within about a mile
of Lock Haven. The parties went to Lock Ha-
ven where good reception awaited them, rem
derng entire satisfaction The road is now
completed to Lock Haven
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30
nag- The kansas Constitniinnal Convention

Ra% The Kansas Constitutional Convention
is Free State. The Leavenworth Dailv Times
June Is, ciphers up the reaults of the election
for Delegates as follows: Republicans, 80
Democrats, 20 uncertain, 2 The Times says:
" From this it will be seen that the Repun-
lcans have a majority of ten lin the Convention
1t inSures a free Constitution for free Kansas.
1t was the maiden fight Of the Republicans
They had to contend with fearful odds. The
weight of General Government so strong in
a Territory, was thrown against Us We met
it, and traitors and services, and what is worse
a dangerous apathy"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30

PIKE's PEAK.-The papers of Leavenworth
and St. Louis are laboring assiduously to make
it appear that there is abundance of gold at
Pixies Peak. Having contributed so much to
the late furOre which led unhappy thousands
into misery and the danger of starvation, it
behooves them to turn the tide, if they can,
and this they are now attempting. Their
columns glow with details of newly discovered
placers, and letters without end are given, all
telling the same tale of extraordinary success
in prospecting for gold. 1t is remarkable,
however, that with all these tempting accounts
there comes but little of the gold itself. We
hear of any quantity of men making ten and
twenty dollars day, and companies realizing
their thousands but the gold they dig does
not manifest itself There is but one state
ment of gold received, so far, and that claims
only ST, 100 as having been actually seen and
handled. We are justified, therefore, in eau
tionisg all who are in danger of being led
away by these stories to wait little, until the
actual receipts of gold from that region are
sufficient to demonstrate the truth of the pub
lished accounts
- The statement Of HORACE GREELEY
and others by telegraph, in relation to the
Pixies Peak gold region, has been published.
1t is signed by HORACE GREELEY, A D. RICH
ARDsoN and HENRY WILLARD. 1t confirms the
reports of the existence of gold at Pixies
Peak, gives voluminous details of mining sue
cesSes, and concludes with q caution to emf
grants to avoid the mines for the present, on
the ground that for at least seven months to
come, there will be neither employment, food
nor shelter within 500 miles for the thousands
of persons ALREADY at the diggins or pressing
forward
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30

WHAT AJEALoUs WoMAN DID BEFORE SHE
FAINrED.-In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last
week, lady returning from morning drive,
on approaching the room usually occupied by
herself and husband, heard voices. She stop
ped, listened, placed her eye to the key-hole,
and saw, to her horror woman standing on
the floor, and her husband in the same ROOM
fixing shawl over her shoulders Enraged
at the infdeIhy of her husband, she went to
the hall, took down loaded shot gun, return
ed, cooked the gun, opened suddenly the door
and deliberately shot the strange woman in
the back. Her husband screamed, when the
excited and abused wife tainted On having
returned to consciousness, she learned that the
woman who had supplanted her in the affec-
tions of Mr--waS one of those frames for
exhibiting shawls and mantilas on which he
that morning bad brought from the store to be
retrimmed by his wife, in her usual tasty style.
Not finding his wife in, he was looking at the
6gure and fixing itup as O surprise for her,
when her sudden jealousy like to have cost
him his life
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30

/ klNECUTORS SALE ALI that valuable
Hpart OF the old homestead farm of WILLIAM GIBSON,
decd in Ulster township, bounded as follows: On the
east by the SusquehPnna River the north by lands of
A. B. Smith and William Plowman the west and south
by land sold from the estate OF the deceased TO Andrew
Mernerd containing hundred and twelve acres more
or less, as surveyed and computed by o. Hickey which
survey will be explained the day of sale This
includes all that valuable bottom land along the river
long known by the of Gibson's Flats and also
the well known Tavern Stand with store under the
roof, with sheds barns and other out buildings, with
several dwelling houses and good share of Orchardng,
&c. &c VIII be exposed to public sale. Saturday, the
9th day of August next at the Court House in Towanda,
at one o'clock. Terms OF sale: One fourth down. the
remainder in ninety days.
JAMES ELLIOTT, Executor.
Irnn % 1S5a
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30

Ba- The Strawberry Festival to aid in
fencing and improving the Public Square, at the Court
House Tuesday evening Goth inst. more than realized
the expectations of the getersup both to attendance
and receipts. The evening passed off peasanty-to the
enjoyment of which DITTRIcH's Band contributed in no
small measure.
We have been requested to give place to the following
note
CARD.-The Ladies' desire to return their thanks to
the gentlemen comprising DITTCHs Band for their atten
dance and service the Strawberry Festival Tuesday
evening The " concord of sweet sounds produced by
them, added much to the occasion. The Ladies will ever
bear their kindness in grateful recollection.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30

Death OF HENRY BUEHLER EsQ,-Tbis gen.
teman, an old resident of Harrisburg, and one
of our most wealthy aud respected citizens, died
this morning, after a lingering illness The
deceased was formerly an active and influential
Democratic politician, filed the Office of Clerk
of the State Senate for several years, and was
well known throughout the State He was an
honest and upright man, universally esteemed
in this community, and his loss will be deeply
felt by his family, and sincerely lamented by
our citizens generally Harrisburg Telegraph.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30
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Thursday Morning, June 80, 1852

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N Office is hereby given that an applica-
1N tion will be made at the next session of the Legs-
lature of Pennsylvania for the incorporation of Bank
to he called the Bradford County Bank - with banking
privileges of Issue Discount and DEPOSIT with capital
of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars with the right to in
crease the capital stock 20 Four Hundred Thousand Dol
lars and to be located in the borough of Towanda in the
county OF Bradford.
Towanda June 90, 1859
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30

Cars AND CHILDREN.-For the purpose of
warning parents against permitting their child,
rem to amuse themselves too much in fondling
cats and kittens, we publish the following from
an exchange:
Elisha Litchfeld, one of the wealthiest far
mers in Saratoga county, N. Y, was bitten in
the thumb by cat, on the lst. On the Sun
day following, the thumb commenced swelling
and quickly extended to the arm. Mortifca-
ton set in, and on Tuesday resulted in DEATH
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-30
n9~ Young America Engine Company No

Bay Young America Engine Company No.
4, of Elmra visited Bnghamton, Monday goth inst,
accompanied by Wisner's Cornet Band They hos
ptaby entertained by the Bnghamtonans and returned
home much pleased with their excursion. At Waverly,
they were presented with boquet and wreath behalf
of the ladies Of Waverly.
While at Binghamton, about half past ten in the
ing Mr.. JACOB ZARR one of the members OF the Com.
pany, having fallen asleep Billiard Room and being
suddenly wakened, walked thrOpgh an open front door