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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

COMING Down Some Of our friends have
occasionally found fault with for being stuck up
too high up in the world and in order TO meet their
views have removed the Rrpo, Office the wooden
building two doors west OF former location where
our friends will be able to reach with less difficulty
We cordially invite such of patrons may be in
town to pay visit to sancum which the ground
floor, where they will find large assortment OF ex-
changes from allq uarters of the globe.
We have also added largely to facilities for doing
JOB WORK, by adding another press, and variety Of
other materials TO already large assortment Those
who desire neat and cheap Printing will do well to give
US call
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

STATE PoLTIcs--We are glad to observe
that very general disposition exists among
the Republicans of the State, to conine the
action of the coming State Convention to the
transaction Of its legitimate duties. These
duties comprise the nomination of candidate
for Governor. the election of two delegates at
large to the National Convention. and the set,
Ting of the electoral ticket The prospect
now is that the dictum Of the State Committee
requiring an expression of the choice of Penn
sylvania for the Presidency will be totally dis
regarded bv the Conyention-the members
thereof not having been chosen for any such
purpose. AS to the appointment of delegates
to the National Convention by the Harrisburg
gathering. that game is out of the question:
Many of the most influential papers Of the
State have arrayed themselves against the
measure, and if an attempt is made to carry It
into effect the indications are that it will be
unceremoniousIy quashed. The Republicans
Of Pennsylvania, in their respective districts,
are perfectly competent to choose their own
delegates, and when the proper time comes
they will do So With the right to elect they
also claim the right to instruct their delegates
rs they see fit upon the question of the Pgesi,
dency, regardless Of the dctation Of political
managers and wire pullrr5 -Bueks County
HntsUlgcnoesr.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22
sa- The news from the Rio Grande doe

B9- The news from the Rio Grande does
not justify the anticipations which had been
formed that CoRrINAs and his followers would
be soon expelled from the limits of Texas 1t
appears, on the contrary, that he is stronger
than ever. The Rangers who went out to at
tack him were defeated, with some loss and
compelled to retreat to Brownsville. That
town is still beleaguered by the enemy, and it
is the opinion there that not less force than
FIVE hundred men will suffice for its relief. Cor
rISAs is strongly entrenched in the vicinity and
bids defiance to the authorities
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

Rg- Shields Green aud John Copeland, the
Two colored men who were convicted with
John Brown, were hung Friday nt Charles
town The execution was witnessed by at
least sixteen hundred people. The prisoners
mounted the scafTold with firm step at Il :05
a M, accompanied by the Rev, Messrs. Waugh,
North, and Lerh. Mr.. North of the Presby
terian Church made q pray er, and the prisoners
bid farewell to each Of the ministers. Green
was heard to offer up fervent prayer. At
IL minutes after 4 O'Clock the rope was cut,
and they both fell at the same instant Green's
neck was broken, and he died without strug-
gle, while Copeland writhed in violent cOntor-
tions for several minutes. Cook and Coppic
were then brought ont of the jail, and, being
ridden to the scaffold, were launched into
eternity few minutes before | o'clock D. m.
They evinced the most unfinching frmness,
and said nothing except to bid farwell to the
ministers aud Sheriff
An attempt to escape was made on Thurs.
day night by Cook AID Coppic, in which they
succeeded so far as to relieve themselves Of
their shackles and break through the brick
wal! of the Jail. They were discovered, how
ever, by sentinel, who fired upon them, when
they retreated again into the Jail and delivered
themselves up.
Cook and CoPpIC, after the failure of their
attempt to escape from Charlestown Jail, drew
up statement OF the operations attending
that effort, which has since been published
They declare that they received no aid from
any person whatever. The remains of Cook
arrived in New York on Saturday evening,
and were inferred at 10 A. NJ Tuesday, from
No. Ia South Ninth-street, WillamSburgh,
the residence of Mr.. sam. L. l.. HARRIS The
Consistory of DR. PoRTERs Dutch Reformed
Church, of which Cooks brother-in law in
member, refused to allow latter the privilege of
holding the funeral services in the church, IN,
less upon guarantee that the face of the de-
ceased should not be exposed to public view.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

THh Fremont LAND CLAIu-By the late in
telligence from California it appears that the
famous case involving the validity of Colonel
Fremont'S claim to his large tract of land in
California, and the right of mining companies
to extract gold from it without his permission,
had been decided in his favor. The San Fran
cisco correspondent of the New York Times
says:
The litigation Of this case has cost Colonel
Fremont aud his associates over $50, 600 The
result vindicates him from the ongpending
charge of claiming fraudulent grant, and eff
fectually disposes of all the legal difficulties he
has been compelled to contend against in the
prosecution of his rights. 1t is safe to assert
that his income from his mining estate will,
within the next six months, be equal to 81 900
per day!'
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22
rag The Washington correspondent Of III.

Eg- The Washington correspondent Of Tie
Philadelphia Press says:
:" | am desirous of adding a line in refer
ence to Mr.. Sickles Of New York, and par
ticularly in regard to the universally accepted
opinion that he is not SPOKEN to by his fellow
members. 1t is quite true that there is very
little disposition manifested by any of the rep
rcsentatyes to establish intimate relations
With Mr. Sick|es but Justice to the man him
self requires that | should state that he seems
TO invite no such relations Every day, about
fifteen minutes past twelve, when debate has
begun, he walks in Quietly from the side door
aud takes his seat on one Of the sofas on the
western side Of the House, where, resting his
head on his gloved hand, he remains seated
taking no part in the discussions voting, when
called upon in a low voice. He dresses in ex-
quisite taste and has cultivated large pair of
brown whiskers. He seems conscious that
public opinion is greatly against him, and al
though bis bearing is full of his characteristic
ease and GOODNESS, it is siHgularly retiring and
unobtrusye"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22
Gaz- The dwelling of Mr.. Geo Truman of

Hs25~ The dwelling of Mr.. Geo Truman of
Owego, was entered by burglars few nights
since. The rascals had reached the door of
Mr.. Truman's bedroom, when he awoke and
Immediately gave chase. The burglars, four
in number, took to their heels, and though
Mr.. Truman followed them in his bare feet for
some distance, he was obliged to yield the
race without offectng capture. No trace
has yet been obtained of the scoundrels.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22
Hsr The Washington correspondent Of the

EsD- The Washington correspondent of the
New York Herald says: Since the declaration
of Mr.. Clark, of Missouri, that there should
be no vote for Speaker till his Helper resolu.
ton was voted on, many Republicans have
determined that some other avowals shall be
tested in the House also They will offer res
oIutionS that, as diSunon sentiments are hos.
tile to the domestic peace and tranquility OF
the country no one who avcws or endorses
them is fit to be Speaker. These can easily
be carried, as the Republicans and South
Americans will vote for them, and many
Northern Democrats will be compelled to do
likewise. Another resolution is suggested
from an anti-Lecompton Democrat, that no
one who voted for a Governor of Virginia
who had endorsed the Rnlln anti-Slavery pam
phet, as Governor Letcher did, is fit to be
Speaker. This is a hit at Mr. Boo ock Evi-
IDENTIFY there is good time coming, and the
politicians, on all Sides will have to face the
music
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

MAsoNIC.-As matter of interest to the
Masonic fraternity hereabonts, we publish the
following list of officers of the Grand Lodge
of Masons, elected on Monday evening, in
Philadelphia, and who will be installed at the
annual meeting to be held on St. John the
EvaDgelist's day, December 9th. 1859 ::
Hon Henry NJ Phillips, r. w. Grand Mas
ter David Skerrett, R. w S Grand Warden;
LuciuS H. Scott, r. w. J. Grand Warden :;
P. Williamson, r. W. G. Treasurer W II
Adams, r. W. G. Secretary Trustees of the
Gi:ard Bequest- II. Perkins, Anthony
Bournonville, JAS. Hutchinson, David Jayne
AMI David Boyd Trustees of the Masonic
Loan-Wm. Badger, P. r. Howard, VIM
English, James Shields and Frederick Lenwig;
Trustees of Grand Lodge Charity Fund
John Wilson, Sir. William English, VIM S.
Black, Joseph S. Riley and August ~ Mae
pnerson
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

A SURPLUS OF THE New CENr.-Phiadel
phia shop keepers have arraigned the new cent
as a nuisance because of the superabundant
supply of the article in that city. They get
rid of them with difficulty and loss They are
dealt in by the brokers at a discount of two
Or five per cent, depreciation sufficiently
large to induce some close dealers to purchase
and pay them out to such of their employees
as have no choice in the kind of pay they re-
ceye.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22
TOW WANDA:
thursday uIornlng, December %, 1859

ruzTs-Gre Dollar per annunl, nUarinoty in ddrdnce-
-Four 0ees previous to tic expiration OF subscription
notice lpA be sicc By printed tcrGPper crd y no: re-
neged, tie paper tottl III all cases be stopped
CLUB3Yd- Tz Reporter mil be sent TO Cuos al the Jo
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copies for. IS 90 IS cop1es for. 81? 90
10 copes for...... 90 20 ooptes tor.... Is 90
ADvgnrs-xgrTs-For square Of tcn lines or Less, One
DoIr for three less nsertgES and tIcentyce cents
for each su5sequGat insertion.
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reasonable prces-aM erery facility for dong Books
Blanks Rdnd-5tiS Baii tickets, &c.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22
Bg~We have this day received the tenth

DSrWe have this day received the tenth
roume of Petersons cheap weekly issue OF Dickens
Uorks for The MWion," which contains the conclusion Of
Sketches by Boz, and commencement of DOmbey and
Son. These volumes furnished at Is cents each
the complete set Is volumes in ALL for S. and sent free
Of postage to any place in the United States We have
examined infinitely the manner in which these volumes
are issued by the Petesons and unhesatngy pronounce
II admirable We would advise any Of readers who
wish to possess complete sett Of these unapproachabe
works at an extremely low price to remit Five Dollars
at once, per first mail to T. B. Peterson Br )thers, Phil
adephia for the entire sett who will send the 2 volumes
complete, to any free Of postage, receipt of that
sum- Probably such opportunity may never again be
offered.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22
REM OVAL !!
The Office Of the BRADFORD REPORTER
has been removed to the wooden building,
two doors vest of the late location.

Esy~ In accordance with our usual custom,
we shall not issue the Reporter next week.
The next number will be dated January 5,
1860. We extend to our patrons our best
wishes for their happiness during the festive
season which interveneS, trusting that the year
upon which we are entering will bring to all
a fair share of the enjoyments Of this life, and
many New Years await them in the future
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

Ra5- HENRY WARD BEECHER ectured at the
Broadway Tabernacle Church, on How to
to save the Union" He advocated the cul-
ture Of Union sentiments which could be in.
dorsed in every part of this land declared the
sovereignty of the States, and the right of
Virginia to be protected from invasion. He
asserted that the child was born that would
live to see the time when this Union wouid not
contain single human being in bondage.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22
SCENE IN AN EDroR'S 'RcoN.-The Altoona

SCENE IN AN EDroRs 'Rcox-The Altoona
Tribune has the following:
0biiging PatrOn-Now want you just to put in lit
tie local notice of my new stock, will you2
Edito'-Of course how many Zines will you have?
Patron Oh suit yourself You know where my store
is and what it is.
EdHoT-But our charge fifteen cents line and if
you will say how many you want there wiz be no diff
Guilty about it hereafter.
PatronWhat do you expect TO charge for it don t
want to adrertise only puff" You don't charge
for them, do you
EddOr-Not if you will allow to come to your store
and walk off wthwhatever please take without charge
Will you agree to that
Exit Patron in rage, with great big flea in his ear
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22
Egg- Nessrs Soroyoy & K1Rrv ba,

RsE~ Messrs. SOLOMON & KIRBY have made
Of the largest sales of wool known in thisCouny
having disposed Of Is 900 pounds sale. There
no reason why this county should not produce and sell
as much wool as any county in the Commonwealth and
glad to learn from the in market this year
that farmers turning their attention the prof.
table raising of sheep.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

RAILROAD PRoJEcr.-The project Of connec.
ting the n. Y. & Erie with the Ohio & Mis-
sisSipp Railroad, via Dayton, is again being
aired. A correspondent informs the Cncin,
natl Gazette that Mr. DoolittIe has been no.
tilted to be at Olean on the 18th inst, with
his men to resume work on the road that
letters received by the last steamer announce
that Messrs. McHenry and Cunard were to
sail in the Persia on Nov. 25th, and that they
had succeeded in raising the means necessary
to complate the road that the iron for the
road is already in New York, and it is expec-
ted to have the line in operation from OIean
to Akron within the next twelve months
and to Dayton in eighteen months.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22
Ra~ A man named Myers, keeper of dis

Ras~ 4 man named Myers, keeper of dis
reputable house near Scranton, Pa, was shot
and instantly killed by a man named Bob Shay,
bartender of that place 1t appears that
Shay had been hunting, and, entering the
house, was ordered out by Myres, who seized
an axe to drive him out, whereupon Shay
fred upon him, carrying away the back part
of his head.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

BSy- Burning Fluid explosions are not gen.
orally caused by contact Of the flame with the
fnd itself. but with the gas that is always
escaping from the fluid when open to the air
People not understanding this fact think they
may safely ill lighted lamps if they do not al.
low the fame to touch the fluid itself but
the invisible gas rises, touches the flame, the
lamp expIodes, and the consequences are sad
perhaps fatal. Never bring a lighted lamp
within o foot, at the very nearest, of open
fluid.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

he5~ 1t is very generally believed, in Ken
tucky, that the numerous anonymous letters
received by Southern gentlemen during the
last few weeks, warning of them impending plots
and attempts at running off slaves, were got
up by gangs of negro-traders and thieves, with
view Of profit This is the prevalent opinion,
we understand, Of intelligent plaTeowners.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

MAIL RoBBER CoSvIcrED.-E jackson.
who attempted to rob the T. S. mails in
charge of Nail Agent Adam Keck, on the
Erie Railroad, near Port Jervis in March last
had his trial last week at the session of the l. .
5. District Court at Philadelphia After
lengthy trial, jackson was convicted and sem
tenced to the State Prison for q term of ten
yearS.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

CoLIsloE.-There was O collision on the
Great Western Railway, Saturday night last,
somewhere between Thorold and Suspension
Bridge. Two trains came in collision, and a
regular smash-up was the result, several cars
being burnt Oh the spot The extent Of the
damage has not been stated
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

By The Republican County Committee are
requested to meet at the Court House in Towanda
Saturday January 7, 1850, at o'clock 2. NJ. AS bust
ness o. importance will before the Committee a
full attendance is solicited. The following named gentle
men compose said Committee-JAMEs Fl. WEBB UKIAu
TERRY, c. F. NICHOLS. EDWARD CRASpAL, LoXEszo
GRISNELL. A. G. BRovS II 8. SALISBURY. j. B. ISeHAA,
JOHN GRIYPIh.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

Hon J. r. GIDDINGs has been lecturing in
Life On Thursday evening Mr.. GIDDINGs lectured at
Athens in this County, where he born though he
left it. at too early age to have any recoectons
the place.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

DONATION FI,u-The friends of Rev A
r. JONES will pay him Donation Visit, on Wednesday,
December 2Sth, afternoon and evening, LcRayayille
\ cordial invitation is extended to all.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22
.--Tha wife of Sc

Drowned The wife of SOLOMON ROBERTS,
living some four or FIVE miles above this place. (says the
Tunkhannock Democracy was drowned in the Susquehan
ma river on Friday last. II that Mr.. and Mrs.
EosER1s started from thia place ABOUT DARK in carriage
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

E9~ The Etnira Press learns that Bill"
dlgglns, who was reported to have died from
a atao received at WiauAport 6 few days
since, 10 recovering rapidly
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

Bay~ We are requested to state that it is in
tended to hold Festival for the benefit the Collegiate
Institute at this place at the Institute building Tues
day evening, January Sd The public generally in
vited to attend and welcome in the New Year,
good supper to be prepared by the ladies'.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

Mr. GooDRICH-Dear Sir notice in your
paper of this week notice Of the marriage of WILLIAM
DARLING, the 18th inst, by W. C. DAVIS. This is
mistake it should read WILMER instead of WILLIAM
DARLING. Yours, &c,
Canton, Dec. Is, 1859. W. C. DAVIS.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

DONATION VIsT-The friends of Rev S.
NICHOLS viii pay him Donation Visit on Wednesday
Dec 2Sth afternoon and evening at the Methodist Par
sonage in Towanda. cordial invitation is extended to
all.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

Ras- The Third Annual Meeting of the
" Cymdehas Brodorol" will be held at the usual place.
en- Saturday evening, Dec. 81. By order.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

to return home by way Of the towpath and had got near
ly sight of home when from cause the irons at
tachng the pole to the wagon gave way and the wagon
precipitated down steep embankmens into the rv.
er, where the water deep and current swift. NJ
Roberts succeeded in swimming to the Shore but his wife
together with the wagon, carried down the river
As soon the ascn given every effort made to-
rescue the drowning woman but the water was high
rough and all their efforts proved nnavang She was
last heard to cry for help about mile above this place
snce which time nothing has been heard Of her
the wagon She about sixty years of age moth
of large family, anda highly esteemed by the
community in which she resided.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22
Eay~ The Bradford County Medical Societ

will meet at Smithfeld Centre, on Wednesday, January
4, ls6o at 10 o'clock A. NJ Subject for discussion is
Typhoid Fever its symptoms. pathology, diagnosis and
treatment. +. MASON. Secretary.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

ia We are requested by Mr. ]. Z. BEN
to state that he is prepared to do Piano Forte
Tuning and Repairing in the very best manner All
orders left at the Bindery will be promptly attended to-
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-22

Total Tons Transported. d................ SSll5
JNO. D. WILLIAMS, Collector
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-12-21

HoGs.-Are in better favor again to-day. particu
larly those which can knock a geo ID beam. The
feeling seems 10 be that the present marker is about
as fair as packers will have. and being pretty well
under way with very suitable weather favoring
them, they would prefer going regularly on with
their work, rather than stop again. to higgle about
prices. The moro so as the hogs now driven are
held by drovers with q stubborn determination TO
come out no worse than even, which would be the
case were they to yield 10 a much turthcr pressure
as their later droyes are bought usually at the run
of the current prices. The receipts 10 day are re
ported at about 8,103; prices ranging from So q
for small hogs to So for heavy. and for the latter
better figures could probably be coaxed.
Green Meats are more active at re for Hams
and he for ShoulIsrs-Ca Comnsrcial Of Monday.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-12-21

The accusation against DIR. J. C. Aver. of
Lowell. for stabbing T.. s.. Fay, Jr., the Treas
urer of the Middiesex MIL, has been Withdrawn
because the prosecutor found that no csn,-.Iaint
against HIN could be sustained The fact IS
that DIR. Aver merely defended himself as
bestShe might. with a penknife he happened
to have in his hand. against a cowardly assault
made on him from behind, with the premedia-
ted intention t. dishonor and punish him for
the exposure he has made and is making of the
wrongs practiced by the officers upon our man
usaciuring corporations. This community not
only upholds the Doctors successful de ence
OF his person, but it heartily approves his course
III publicly denouncing the lite Barnacles Fam
lily man gement-the abus 5 of cur pu lie prop
erty for private ends. DIR. Ayers medicines,
however, valuable, are not all for which the
masses of our people hold him in regard.-
Boston Herald. q
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-12-21
CHICAGO ON nth.

The scarcity Of currency continues, and the hog
market is still further depressed'in consequence
The receipts were about 5000, live and dressed, but
there were a good many round lots left over from
yesterday. and, with few BUYERS, prices fell 10 day
loo. dressed hogs sold at S5@5 10, and for ezra
heavy S66a16 80, closing dull. There wer. also
very lew buy rs Of live hogs, and the mark.l wore
an unusual quiet aspect. Reports OF sales will be
found in eur market report.
The same cause that depressss hogs renders pre-
visions quiet and inactive. There is some inquiry
Tor mess pork at $15. but holders ask S15 So. We
hear of but little in cut meats; l,0J0 besides, cured
and packed, were sold at re. Lard neglected and
nominal at Fec Ia low in good demand at 100
I01c. a small lot of prime fire rendered was sold
at iC5c.-Press and Tribune.