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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

The CASE OF JUDGE VoNDERsNIrH IN PHnl
DELPHIA.-Judge Vondersmith, Just convicted
in Philadelphia of the forgery of laLd-warrant,
has been on trial before the United State
District Court for some days. His case is re
markable The Judge was for many years OH
of the Associate Judges of Lancaster County
Pa -reputed to be man of wealth and hig.
standing in the community He had, however
for some ten or fifteen years prior to 1854
when his crimes were first discovered been en-
gagged in forging pension papers, on wbc
large sums of money were drawn from Wash
ington City. He ran off in 1854 and was ao
sent for some years, until, as was supposed th
statute of limitation was q deience-bu o.
his return to Pennsylvania, was arrested and
brought to trial Among the witnesses caue
for the prosecution were several OF the Fro
thonotarieS of Lancaster County who explain
ed how they came to attach the seal OF tl
Court to scores of fraudulent paperS-hT 20
Sition as Judge made them careless The! Ger
tilted without knowing anything of the hanl
writing of the Justices before whom the le
CI"i idIloHS PuIpOlIeu 10 hdNt oeeu ll""0'
Judge formerly exercised considerable PohiNa
influence He was an intimate friend Of Prs
dent Buchanan. His return from bis EHs
pean tour was effected so cautiously, thsl "
resided for some weeks among his old nsg'
bors before the officers of the law dlSo'e'sl
bis whereabouts The Judge was promlnea,
Church member, and the influence Of bis f'eN
was exerted in his behalf. He was conVIc's-
of forgery on Thursday Sentence has Do
been passed.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05
pSy- The Cunard steamship Af,;,o g.,

sa~ The Cunard steamship Africa, from
Liverpool, April 16, arrived at New York
Thursday evening. The news, thus received in
detail, is strengthened in its belgerent charac-
ter France is indiSposed to meet any of the
conditions proposed by Austria as the basis of
Peace Congress, and hastens with redoubled
assduity her preparations for war. The hone
OF peace appears to be quite abandoned both
at Vienna and at Paris. 1t suits the purposes
of the British Ministry and of the London
stockholders, to assume the existence of paci6c
chances, which are unperceived on the con.
tinent.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

MoUNT VERNON Association. meeting
held pursuant to notice at Towanda on Thursday
the 2sth inst, in response to application emenating
from the Ladies of the Mount V71on association of The
Union at which the following resolutions were adopted
ResOlred, That we approve and applaud the avowed
purpose OF those who have associated under the
Zatlon known As the Ladies Mount Vernon Associ tion
VI 'e Chlon with view to secure, properly protect
ana ornament the cherished home and the sacred burial
place OF the Father of his Country.
esofced That we will ourselves lend what aid we NAV
III ths patrotc work and respectfully recommend the
subject to the favorable cons Grafton OF the Ladies of this
County generally.
Mrs E. o. Goodrich, Mrs. H. c. Porter, Mrs Miller Fox
Mrs. D. Wjmot, Mrs. G. H. Watkins Mrs E. A. Parsons
Mrz II S. Mercur Mrs W. Patton, Miss Mary Chubbuck
Miss Eliza Cverton Miss Jennie Caldwell Miss E. Bogart
Miss Elizabeth c. Means, Miss c. Elwel were appointed
Assistant Lady Managers and Associate Committee
Mrs James Macfarlane, Mrs. J. W Mercur Mrs Henry
l.. Lamerea ux, Secretaries and Mrs Thomas Elliott
Treasurer.
The following gentlemen also appointed and re-.
quested to act as as an Advisory Committee Prof c.
RCoburn, Judge Wilmot, f. O. Goodrich Dr. C. NJ Tur.
ner, f. A. Parsons James Macfarane, e. T. Elliott UIys.
ses Mercur, Vim. Elwell, Gen. wm Patton, G. H. Wat.
kns, Col. G. F. Mason, Joseph c. Patton, George D.
Montanye.
1t was also then resolved that the above proceedings
be transmitted TO Ladies in the other portions of the
County with view of inducing similar action.
Meetings can be held and COmmtte of Assistant Lady
Managers appointed in this place or if preferred the
name or names of any such persons are will
ing to take charge of subscptonbooks can be sent by
letter or otherwise to Mrs. c. L. WARD who will forward
books in accordance with the suggestions she NAV receive
upon the subject. Any information can be obtained by
letter addressed to any the Assistant Lady Managers
or either of the Secretaries, above named.
subscription of 81 or upwards, paid and entered in
the book will constitute any Lady member of the La
dies Mount Vernon Association of the Union" and the
names OF all such subscribers will be enrolled in the Reg
lister to be placed at Mount Vernon when shall
be taken.
The meeting was addressed by Messrs Ward, Turner
Coburn, Elliott, Wimot and Others the object aim and
patriotism of this noble undertaking set forth in eloquent
and feeling language 1t is to be hoped that elsewhere
about the county the Ladies will cooperate with the La
dies OF Iowanda-a very liberal commencement to the
subscription was made at the meeting As this Associa
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

k9r A recent letter from Harrisburg informs
rs that Mrs. Fry in company with her father,
John Grigg, Esq, aid a few friends visited the
Capital befose the adjournment of the Legis-
lature and were very cordially received Our
correspondent says d" Mrs Fry enlisted the
sympathes of the large majority of the mem.
bers-her youthful, childlike, modest appear
ance gained for her many friends A calm and
unbiased consideration of this case, has caused
many like myself, to regret the action taken
upon her bill. The hue and cry of corruption
impelled many OF us to vote against second
reading, without duly considering it, merits
Had an opportunity for re consideration been
afforded, decided majority wond have been
found in favor of the divorce" This voluntary
testimony from one who voted in the negative,
no doubt expresses a sentiment very general
amongst the members. Mrs Frys refusal to
pursue the same course as her husband, and
visit Harrisburg while the case was pending,
evinced a delcacy and good taste highly com
mendable
This affair, owing principally to the high
social position of the parties concerned has
obtained great notoriety, and few such cases,
we believe, has ever been so much msreprescnt-
ed. The indelicate and Scurillous articles in
dulged IN by the New York Tribune, Police
Gazette and kindred sheets, tended materially
to ALLEVIATE from Mr.. Fry, many, who at first
were disposed to sympathze with him, and an
unprejudiced consideration of the subject has
led to the conclusion, that though there was
much to condemn on both sides, the legislature
would have exercised a sound discretion by
granting the divorce, and thereby restoring a
young and inexperienced girl, to the protection
of her father. Whatever indiscretion Mrs. Fry
may have committed, her youth and her present
unhappy position make her the object of much
commseration. We are not disposed to make
easy the serving of the marriage tie, but in
this case when all admit the justice and ntccs
Sity of divorce, we have been unable 10 dis
cover any valid reason for withholding it
PittStOn Gazette
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

DEATH OF BISHOP DoANE-The Rev. GEORGE
WASHINGTON DoANE, Bishop of the Protestant
Episcopal Church in the Diocese of New Jer-
sey, died at one o'clock Wednesday, at his re-
sidence, Riverside, Burlington. He was in his
6lst year, and had been Bishop of New Jer-
sey, his native State, since 1882. In early life
be was rector of Trinity Church, Boston, and
there first attracted attention for his talents
and ZEAL
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05
Ga motion, the meeting then adjourned

FOREIGN News wS-The screw steamship Bre-
men, from Bremen and Southampton, arrived
at New York, Sunday morning She left the
latter port on the 10Th ult Her adyices are
of unusual interest On the 18th the long
promised ministerial statements of the progress
and actual state of negotiations upon italian
question, were made in the House of Lords
10y the Earls of MALMEsBURY and DERBY, and
in the House of Commons by Mr.. DIsRAEII-
From these revelations it appears that the in
formal INTERPRETATION attempted by the English
Government though the visits of Lord CowLEY
to Paris and Vienna, had reached an encour-
aging stage when the proposition Of General
Congress, emaDating from Russia, was receiv-
ed. Abandoning its individual efforts, the
British Cabinet at once devoted itself to ad-
vance the Russian project, but early encounter
ed a serious difficulty in the refusal of Austria
to treat unless Sardinia dSarmed. Subsequently,
this difficulty was obviated by suggestion
that the quas-belligerent powers should disarm
plO'IOuo W VIC LHCCIilS vi lue NUDBTeSS.-
Austria acceded to this plan, but Sardinia de-
clined, and the Emperor of the French would
only comply with an important modification
namely, that if Sardinia dSarmed, she should be
admitted to a seat in the Congress, and that
the disarmament should not precede the deb-
erations of the Congress, but should constitute
their initial topic. As there was no hope of
Austria or England acquiescing in these re-
quirements, the ultimate possibility of pacific
settlement seemed at the departure of the
steamer to have entirely vanished Indeed, in
all wcll-informed circles, it was understood
that the object of the counter proposition of
France was merely to gain time for the COM
pletion of her military preparations Parlia-
ment was prorogued on the 10Th ult The
writs for new Parliament were to be issued
on the 23d.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

tion IS entirely under control Of tho =.
OOuh'ry-and all the labOrs done in the love " lie
person need fear but that the subscrintio 'a'
make will be used for the end given-tbs n p.OA 'h
ment and restoration Of MI Vernon-as tba .ua'e a
Of the success Of this undertaking. It i no
dies Of Bradford County to say whetbe, ~ l0r tAt
part with their sisters of the Union in !, "ey will
them the satisfaction Of a noble dutv u,I Iu share
object nobly attained. 1VDe'
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

Ea5> Advices from Utah to the I'd of April
confirm the telegraphic reports of serious dis
turbances in the Territory. The immediate
cause of the recent outbreak seems to have been
the act of Judge CRADLEBAUcH of the United
States District Court, in requesting the assist
ance of the troops to enforce the laws. Gov
ernor CUNNING issued proclamation on the
9th March, censuring this proceeding of the
Judge. The Judge retorted in open Court, on
the following day, by declaring the falsity of
the Governors statements. An extra of the
Deseret Ne'cs, of the I'd April, announces an
unsuccessful search of Company of United
States Dragons for some criminals, who had
been effectually concealed by the Mormons.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

RS About year ago, the ishermen's wives
OF Rockport, Massachusetts, broke into liquor
shop, and made general smash up of the
demjohns and bottles, after spling the con-
tents on the ground. When the case was
brought up for trial, Chief Justice Shaw decid
ed that. under the prohibtory liquor law Of
Massachusetts intoxicating liquor, when offered
for sale, was not property, and that the in
dignant fShwomen had not committed an un.
lawful act. 1t is now asserted that the full
bench OF the Supreme Court sitting at Salem
has rendered decision, on appeal, which re
verses the Judgment of Chief Justice Shaw, and
pronounces spirituous liquors to be property,
sacred from destruction by violence.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

PETERsoN's LADIES National N,o.-.
This excellent publication is upon our table t.m
filled with very choice matter, and occupias -l'!
position in the Magazine ranks 1t is calcr,.,ps p'OI
py place upon every centre table The pb,;,l
no pains in making it what it purports 10 be %
National Magazine. Published in PhiladelDbi, - -
81 per single copy. It
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05
8raofo:o Reporter,
f. o. GOODRICH, EDITOR.
TOWANDA:
Thursday Morning, May 5, 1859.

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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

Bay James ID. Porter, the we'll known Ken.
lucky giant, died at his residence in Portland
ny, on Sunday night the oath inst, in the
fftieth year of his age. He was seven feet
nine inches in height. He was Clay Wing
until the party was disbanded, and then he
became democrat In his private character
ne IS described as having been intelligent re-
lined, honorable aud honest.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

SaT The Supreme Court of Ohio has denied
the application for writ of ha6eas corpus in
the case of the Oberlin rescuers, on the ground
that it is not competent for a State Court to
interfere with the process of the United States
while the case at issue is still pending and un.
determined.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

psr The funeral of Bishop DoAxE took
place at Burlington on Saturday. 1t was
very largely attended, extra trains having been
run for the occasion from Philadelphia and
New York. The remains were inferred in St.
Marys churchyard
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

nE The body of Samuel Yeager, the !: lD'% ~
ing Easton merchant, has been found u Is, Il,
Ohio river at East Liverpool. forfy,hTe an mi, n
below Pittsburg. 1t had apparently os'. .nI
the water about two weeks. His papers 49,
money were found upon the corpse.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

na- The SLAYER Wanderer, which rece"'I !1a -
left Charleston, on an alleged excufS,JWS EaW Of
Havana, encountered gale in the ,u'Dnhled uuh
Mexico on Friday, in which he was aloaO"v "nJ
Her passengers have arrived at HaTau"' "D
teamer has been sent to bcr reIIei'
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05
Republican County Meeting.
&S


In pursuance of call of the Republican
County Committee, meeting of the Republi-
cans of Bradford County was held at the Court
House, on Monday evening" May 2, and was
organized by electing H. LAWRENCE ScorT,
President, NJ. +. KINNEY and w. I. DAVIS,
| Secretaries.
On motion of D. GARDNER, a Committee
was appointed to draft resolutions, and report
to the meeting the names of Delegates to the
Republican State Convention, to be held at
Harrisburg on the Sth of June next Where
upon the following named gentlemen were ap-
pointed said Committee DAVID GARDNER, E.
0. GooDRIcH, L. B. PIERCE, WM. A. Thomas,
U. MERCUR, JOHN PAssMoRE, d. LILLEY.
On motion g. A. Grow was requested to
address the meeting.
The Committee appointed for that purpose,
reported the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted by the meeting -
Resolred That Hon. G. A. Grow, by his legislative
during the past session of Congress has increased
his claims upon the confidence and support of his
ttuency That his rebukc to the Senate for encroach
ment upon the constitutional privileges of the House. de-
eang their attempt to increase the rates of postage
titles him to highest commea adatiOns while his zeal
and successful support of the Homestead BILL has
won for him the warmest regards Of the abOrng of
the North whose interests in this in other occasions
he has nObly maintained. That the wisdom of retain
ing tried and faithful men in Congress has been fully de-
monsraed, and has, than OCCASION secured
the triumph in the Halls Of Legislation of correct prin
ciples.
Resolred That our Senator, F. r. MYER, and Repre-
sentaves, THOMAS SMEAD and o. III. p. KINNEY, in the
State Legislature, by their attention to their official du
ties, and by their fidelity to the interests OF their cons
uents have proved themselves true and faithful public
servants entitled to confidence and mertng ap
probation.
ResOlUed That W. c. BoGART and G.. II. WATKINS be,
and are hereby chosen Representative Delegates to the
Republican State Convention to be held at Harrisburg
the Sth of June; and that JAMES H. WEBB is
mended for Senatorial Delegate said Convention with
power to each of them to substitute in of his nab
ity to attend.
ResotUed That Delegates be instructed to oppose
any action by the State Convention having reference
National Convention candidate for the Presidency
deemng such action at this time premature, impotic
and Hncaed for.
ResOired, That g. F. MASON, MILES F. KINNEY, P. II.
Buck, f. A. PARSONS and URIAH TERRY are appointed
Senatorial Conerees to confer with the other COnferees
in the Senatorial District with power to substitute
Ga motion, the meeting then adjourned
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

Da~ st. PauFs Roman Catholic Church, at
Portsmouth, Va, was destroyed by fire on
Thursday night 1t cost $23, 900, and was in
Sured for $4,000.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Cor. Eli SLIFER, on Thursday last, assumed
the charge of the Treasury of the State. Col S. ha for
mery occupied that position, and discharged its nc
tions with ability and honesty He has made the follow
ing appointments =
CaShier-Thomas Nicholson, Of Beaver County.
CIeTks-Judson Holcomb. of Bradford.
NJ Huston Taggart, of Northumberland.
Alexander Wilson, of Washington.
In selecting Mr. HoLcoMB for his Chief Clerk the State
Tsurer has secured the services of able and efficient
officer He has filed several stations at Harrisburg with
much credit and is particularly qualified for the post to
which he has now been called.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05
MARSH & Co., of EImira annC

MARSH & Co., of Elmira announce to the
public, through columns that they prepared for
the Spring trade, with their usual variety of nice things
Our readers will find that the courtesy and enterprise of
the firm has not diminished b. visiting their store and
pricing their Goods.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

FRANKLIN FIRE Co. No. IA regular
monthly meeting will be held at the Engine House on
Saturday the 9TH nst at 65 O'Clock, p. NJ for exercise
with the Engine. 4 full attendance is desired.
BY order Of the Foreman.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

R5-The attention Of Farmers Is di,..
the advertisement of the Tioga Point Agrcul, @
in another column. uial Va
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-05-05

BLANKS ! BLANKS We have -
plenishing our stock of Blanks, and now b.-. ''eu
full assortment of the various kinds used by % "a lan
stables, &c. The following list comprses 'I''ee'
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-02-17
CITY INTELLIGENCE.



There is every to believe that the complimentary
ball TO be given tonight at Willads Hotel will be
magnificent entertainment 1t has been necessary to
pend the further sale OF tickets and letters that
there will be ladies and gentlemen present from Boston,
New York, Philadelphia, aud Baltimore A large
Der of military and naval officers in the fun uniforms Of
their respective grades, viii add to the brancy Of the
scene.
All who intend going will do well to remember that
gentleman idg rH be adaaacd into he ball who docs
not present of the cards Of admission These cards
bear the names of the gentlemen and ladies to whom they
Issued and mot transferable. This, we pre-
sumo, Is 10 guard against the rule adopted by the
mittee that invitation would be any lady
less the head OF the family which she belongs or some
other relative is subscriber The justice of this regula
ton must be apparent to all.
We also invite attention 20 the advertisements OF the
committee who have labored earnestly make this
festival worthy Of the distinguished aud esteemed couple
in whose honor it is given.
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