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R9n The Owego Times gives some further
account of the destruction caused by the hail storm
the 10th u in the towns of Candor and Newark That
paper says
On Monday of this week we were shown at of.
fee by 0rrn Truman, Esq, of Owego who visited the
neighborhood, few branches from Apple and Hickory
trees gathered from the farm of Isaac Van Scoy of
Fairfield in the town of Candor The bark is almost en-
tirey stripped off the branches Not leaf left, and
the bark the body of the tree pounded that the
pie trees are already all dead. Even the Hickory
branches are utterly bruised and stripped The Hay
crop of Mr. Van Scoy is totally destroyed. OF 100
which he expected to cut, he cannot gather Ave. and
when the hay has suffered to such extent what can be
expected Of wheat oats rye etc The crops of voney
Vorhis, Alfred Dennis, Abram Newman Ebenezer Lake,
and many others whose have not learned
almost if not entirely quite as completely destroyed
One hail stone vas found embedded among other hail,
which lay for time, about 10 inches deep, which
weighed one pound and a quarter. This mass Of ice
weighed in the presence of James Newman the day
after the storm.
The gashes cut BY the masses ice in :he backs Of
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

Bss~ The exhibition of the Grcqt Eastern in
New York came to a close on Saturday
During the time she has been there the number
Of her visitors could not be less, and has pos
sbly exceeded, 100000 Friday, in the view
of several thousands, she hauled into the
stream, as easily and gracefully as a swan
floats upon the water Monday she left for
Cape May, and after her return on Thursday
she will start, at quite a moderate rare of fare,
for Old Point Comfort, Annapolis Roads and
Baltimore. She will return to New York on
the 9th August, but what will be done with
her until she takes her departure for Europe on
the 10th is not yet fully decided. 1t is thought
she may take an Eastern trip to Boston and
Portland.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

THE Missouri ELEcTIoN-The result Of the
coming contest in Missouri, to take place on
on the 9th of August, will show-frst the re-
Iative SoHthern Strength of Douglas and
Breckiuridge, and uezt, tie strength Of Bin
coin in the Southern and border States. Ip
Missouri there are four candidates for Cover
nor, and it is not Impossible that the Douglas
man may cone in Grst and the Republican
second-the St. louis Republican advocating
Douglas 6 the St Louis Democrat supporting
Lincola ticket. The result in Missouri must
largely influence the future Southern elections
as between Douglas and Breckinridge
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

B8s~ A political excitement has for short
time past existed at village in Virginia call
ed Occoquan, growing out of the erection there
of liberty pole, on which was displayed a
flag bearing the names of LINCOLN and HAMEIN
as candidates for President and Vice,Presi,
dent. The chivalrous Virginians of the sur
rounding country, where political prociivites
are of that intense ProSlavery school which
forbids the allowance of an exhibition of pat
riotism which does not fully accord with its
own peculiar ideas regarding the peculiar in
stitution," determined that the pole should
come down. On Friday last accordingly, a
party Of forty men entered the village and de-
moIished the offending article in the presence,
aud probably with the connivance. of a COM
pany Of cavalry sent by Gov LETCHER to pre-
vent it. The Virginians, it seems, have not
yet entirely come to their senses.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

SINUULAR ACCIDENT on THE INDIANAPOLIS
AND CINCINNATI RAILRoAD.-An accident OF a
very singular character, which, although it did
not result seriously, is gone the less interesting
occurred Wednesday morning, on the line OF
the indianapolis and Cincinnati railroad. The
down express train, in charge of Conductor
HARRY HALL. took on board at Greensburg a
party of pcknickers, about $50 in number, for
St. Paul, a village ten miles further vest
When the train reached that point, the pleasure
marty aIighted and stood around on the small
platform, covering it completely, waiting to see
the cars move before leaving for the woods
Just as the train started the skeleton skirt Of
one of the young ladies, who happened to be
standing close to the train, caught on a nut on
the side of one of the cars throwing her from
her feet Very fortunately the train was NOV
ing quite slowly at the time, or the conSequen-
ces might have been more serious As it
was, the young lady was pretty roughly used.
A stout man in the party, seeing her condition
at once raised her in his arms, and pulled with
all bis strength, endeavoriDg to tear her loose
but the skirt was both strong and firmly fast
ened, and not until the girls under-clothes was
pulled from her body, and her dress torn to
shreds did he succeed All this transpred
while the train was moving a distance of twenty
or thirty feet, when the conductor saw the
danger and instantly checked its motion In
deed, the girl was not entirely released until
the train had stopped. After the excitement
of tho moment had passed, it was discovered
that the soles of both the girls shoes, by the
resistance she had offered the train, had been
completely stripped away, leaving the uppers
on her feet Strange to say, she escaped any
serious injury She was Immediately encircled
by number of her female friends, who con-
veyed her to the village, where her wants were
properly attended to-
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

gey~ An immense and enthusiastic mass
convention of Republicans was held at West
Chester, on Friday, and was addressed by
Messrs. CURTIS, HICKMAN and CAMPBELL In
the evening there was brilliant torchllght
procession with fire works By the Wide Awakes
of West Chester, Philadelphia, and neighbor-
ing towns Speeches were made by Messrs.
CASEY, McVEIGH, RTcHIE. CoFFEY, and
CHEEsEMAN, of California. 1t was the best
demonstration ever witnessed in that county.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

BGB~ Particulars of riot in St Louis on
Wednesday night last have reached us in the
papers of that city. Between twenty and
thirty houses 0f ill-fame were entirely cleared
out, and the furniture was burned in the streets
The police were entirely taken by surprise, and
the formidable numbers of the rioters prevent
ed any effective demonstration for the preven-
ton Of the work of demolition untilit had pro.
ceeded for upwards of an hour Some dspo-
stion was shown to treat with indignitv tie
women thus driven into the streets, but it was
checked. The destruction Of property in furni-
ture and clothing must have been immense.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

DOUGLAS STATE CoNvENTIoN.-I pursuance
of a call signed by portion of the State
Committee, Democratic mass convention as
scmbled at Harrisburg, on the Goth ult.-
Bradford County was represented by G. l..
WARD and J. f. MEANS, ESqr'S
The Convention was presided over by H. B.
WRIGHT and its proceedings were character,
lied by determined opposition to anything
like fusion with the secessionistS" An ad-
dress to the people of Pennsylvania was read,
and resolutions passed repudiating the action
Of the State Central Committee in recommend
ing Union Electoral ticket, declaring DoUG-
LAS and JOHNSON the regular nominees of the
party, and providing for an electoral ticket
pledged to them.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

The SYRIAN SLAUGHTER whole civlliZ.
ed world will rejoice to learn that France and
England, ,deeming the claims OF humanity grea-
ter than the obligations of traditional policy
have resolved to interfere for the protection OF
the Christian subjects of the Ottoman Empire.
1t is hoped that this interference will be no
mere pretence, and that the atrocities so re-
Gently committed in Asiatic Turkey will not
only be checked, but that some substantial
guarantee against future outbreaks will be Sc
cured.
Very little seems to be known, says the n.
Y. Times of the Druses, the perpetrators OF
these dreadful outrages, except that they are
the most numerous and powerful of the an'
cient races that inhabt the mountainous re-
gions of Syria, where the feeble sway of the
Sultan is scarcely felt or recognized. For
some cause that is not clearly ascertained, the
Druses have for long time entertained the
most bitter hostility towards Christians OF all
denominations and it is but too clearly prov
en- that their fanaticism aid natural ferocity of
disposition have been used by the Turkish au-
thoriteS to bring about the determination of
Christianity in the Turkish Empire. All ac-
counts agree in stating that the Turkish author
tiles have openly openly aided and abetted
these massacres. At Sidon, Eheir-eLKamar
and at Rusheiya, the Turkish commander had
sufficient troops in readiness to defeat the
Druses had be so wished !; and at Hasbeiya
when he saw that the Christians might gain
the day,he treacherously induced them to give
up their arms, and then assented to the ap-
palling massacre that ensued
This is a specimen of the government of that
Empire which, several years ago, France and
England interfered at an immense sacrifice Of
men and money, to save from annhilatiOn.-
The wholesale slaughter of Christians in Asi
attic Turkey is bitterly instructive moral to
the Crimean war One of the settled objects
of that war was to secure Syria to the Sui
tan We hope the parties to it are satisfied
with the result
TIE simple fact is, the Turkish Empire is an
unmitigated nuisance and ought to be suppress
sed 1t is as thoroughly barbarous aud savage
in its policy and its instincts, as the most de-
PRAYED band of heather in the remotest islands
of the sea- 1t has no business in the heart of
Christian Europe and If Russia shall ever
again undertake the needfu task Of sweeping
the whole dynasty, and bringing the territory
it defiles under more civilized authority, we
trust she will be aided by the Western Powers
which have resisted her attempts hitherto. In-
deed, we should be very glad to see them un-
dertake the job on their own account.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

Coop FOR DoUGLAs-Thc Scranton Repu5-
hcan says We learn that our well known
townsman. Col. SANDERsoN, had an interview
with Judge DOUGLAS, in New York, in the
course of which the Little Giant" said,
"Tel my friends in Luzerne that it is my wish
that they shall make No union with the "seces-
sionists." To the same purport was letter
to friend of his in Phenixvlle, as we learn
from the Phonniy7ille Guardian.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING During the storm
Thursday last, the house of d. NJ. BAILEY, in Le
Rlysvlle, was struck by lightning, the electric fluid
having been attracted by the lightning rod the point of
which was melted, portion being carried by the rod
into the ground while it seemed if the rod
sufficient carry of the electricity, the house being
considerably damaged, the floors torn up, pastering
knocked Off and in the cellar timbers. etc. knocked
loose. Fortunately, no person seriously injured.
During the same storm the barn of Maj s. BRADLEY
in Rush township struck by lightning and complete
ly destroyed with its contents of newly harvested grain
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

ILLINOIS PoLIrICs s-FRANcIs A. HOFFMAN,
who was nominated by the last Republican
State Convention for Lieut. Governor aud
who published his intention to withdraw, has,
it is understood, in accordance with the reso-
lutions passed at two Congressional Conven-
tions, concluded to withdraw his resignation,
and consented to run as the candidate for that
Office
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

the cattle, are five inches long from which the blood
flowed profusey The cattle rushed through the fences
and the horses fed in terror every npediment-
and some of them found in distant lots with backs
all bloody and bruised from the effects of the Jumps of
ice. The cows from the injuries they received from the
hail and from the lack OF feed have almost ceased to
give milk. It is remarkable how completely the hail
has killed every green thing it fell lay upon. The
scenery round the neighborhood above mentioned is
desolae and dreary The loss the farmers far exceeds
their first estmutcs."
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

ARTEsIAN Oh SPmNG.-We learn from the
Crawford Democrat that Messrs. Williams &
Co., in boring for oil near TitGsTlle, in that
county, struck an oil vein at the depth of l44
feet on the 30th ult., since which it has run
spontaneously, without pump or auy other aid
than the escaping gas, from twelve to fourteen
barrels every twenty-tour hours. The oil comes
from the we'll pure and unmixed with any other
substance, and is run directly into the barrels,
fit for market
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

EB" The Republican Clubs OF North To
Wanda ard Burlington held meeting II tho Mount
Pleasant School House, in Burlington. Saturday even
ing, July 81, which addressed by Cob f. SMITH G..
D. MoyTAyyE, T. GCYER and HARRISON DoDD. The at
tendance was large the speakers unusually eloquent,
and much enthusiasm was manifested.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

Rag We are requested to state that meet
ing of the citizens OF Towandn and vicinity viii be held
at the Court House Saturday evening next to con-
slider the propriety Of improving and extending the
Cemetery. 1t is hoped that measure of much i'm
portance will excite the interest of citizens gener
ally.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

Da5- On the morning of the oath ult., be-
tween the hours Of and o'clock, barn belonging to
Hon. SAMUEL MISIER, of Big Flats, consumed by
fire. 1t is supposed to be the work Of incendiary-
Loss about $1,000. No insurance man by the name
of JOSEPH C. BREWER arrested and bound over to
Court on suspicion of being the incendisry.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

Rag~ The Bangor (Me.) U'dig states that
the company engaged in taking ont goods
from the wrecked steamer Hungarian obtain
from $500 to 5000 WORTH per day. The wreck
is full of bodies. some Of which can be seen at
low water, and the sight is represented as ex-
trcrley distressing
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

JOHN HICKMAN.-This eloquent and indomi-
table representative Of the Chester district, has
announced himself in favor of Lincoln. He ad-
dressed an enthusiastic sssemblage at West
Chester in company With COL Curtin and other
on the 20th inst, and will make O Western
tour during the campaign, havi9g agreed with
Frank Blair to make q visit TO Sain. Louis
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

STATE ELEcTIoNs-T following States
hold elections in August Alabama, Arkansas
Kentucky Missouri, Texas, on the lst Mon
day, less than two weeks hence. Tennessee,
on the lst Thursday, and North Carolina on
the ID Thursday. The ball will soon open,
and we can then form some opinion as to The
strength Of Douglas, South.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

MR. REPORTER The UtraM tells us that
the meteor, observed few nights ago moved in par
ael line parallel with what is respectfully asked.
We are told also that it kept direct route if
mOred by inexnaustble motiue power Strange el-
low, this, to in parallel line with nothing and by
a motre power too When he comes again, may be
there to see ~ Hes phenomenon, indeed.
WAYERLT.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02
,EA33rAO,

At the residence of the brides father near Burlington
Kansas, qathe evening OF the 4th uit br Rev Peter
Rcncr Judge BURTON l.. hiNGSBURY. formerly Of
Towanda, To Miss LUCY VINCE, OF Burlington.
July .. 10y Charles Holland, Esq, GEORGE ". AP
NOCp to Miss II ARRIET WOOD, all Of Asylum Pa
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02
July IS, 1860.

Armenia-James Mason, Nathan Sherman, Choral
Weber.
Athens trcp.-George Birchard, G. n Walker John F.
Ovenshire.
AthenS boro.-J. N, Evans, II. A. Phelps, d. F. Park
Aibaay-J. P. Lewis. J. yanloon, Daniel Kellogg.
Asylam-Chares Kellum, Richard Z. Gbe.t, Daniel
Hoon.
burlington Harrison Dodd, Roswell Luther, Reuben
C. Haght.
Burlington ,cest-P D. Pratt, VIM. A-dway, E. LOOMS.
boro.-F. Whitehead A. Morley, NJ. Long
CGatOn-Lewis Wheat, J. A. Rogers. G. q. Manley.
- Cotumbid-Justus Watkins, 2. P. Peckham. Alden
Keyes.
Franklin-George Beardsey, Nelson Gilbert, Jehial
Green.
GranriHc-sylvester Taylor. wm Bunyon. A. Barnes.
HeyTickA. r. Brown, c. A. Squires, j. j. Anderson.
LeROy-R. h. Palmer, }. J. Vanieet Bradford Mckee.
Ltehtieid-David Mckinney, Cyrus Boodgood, Milo
Merrill
Monroe trrp.--J W Irvine, Charles Wells SamT Cole.
doro.-Lyman Blackman, Joseph Homet
George P. Tracy
O,iceH-Tsaac Lyon, Zebulon Frisbie, Robert Mckee
OUerton-Orando Heverly, Daniel Heverly, jr, James
MoyneuX.
Pike-J. H. Marsh, D. NJ. Bailey, NJ. H. Coddng.
Rome-Precepter Forbes, j. a. Moody. 0rson Hickey.
Ridgbery--WiIliam Stevens, Isaac Baldwin, James
Hammond.
springfeid-JOel Adams, Theodore Wilder, Chester
Smihfed- W Phelps, Israel Phillips, 7. A. Sc,
ward.
South Creek-A H Thompson, Joseph Dunham, Philo
Sheshequin--John Randall, George Smith, William J.
Lent.
Standing Stone-E L Gregg, George A. Stevens, Geo.
Nanness Jr.
Sylrana boTo.-E. G. Tracy, L. T. Shattuck, Orrin
Furman.
Terry Jonathan Buttles Shube Bowman J Dodge.
Troy tp.-I. LoOmis. L Williams U G Porter.
" boTo-Wilam Bdrto, Henry S. Leonard, William
Morgan
70,canda hrp.-J. NJ. Swartwood, G. F. Mason, B. F.
Bowman,
TO,canda NOrh-J. 0. Frost William A. sluyter, F.
Watts.
Io,eandq 5oro.-E. Overton, jr Charles Passage, S.
W Alyord.
Tascorora-Hiram Taylor, \. J. Silvara, Henry B.
Ackley.
Uste-George W Nichols, Guy Tracy, Amos Pettis.
U,ndhGm-Benjamin kuy kendall, Hiram Sherry, c
Washburn.
WaITen-Nathan Young. jr., Miles Prince,P Davies.
IpyaIwing-Almon Fuller, John Bies George
jackson.
IpeHS-Horace Dunning Shepard, l. W KNAPP
Vgsor-D Woodburn. L c. shores Elliott Whitney
Jtimot d II Corbin, " NJ Moody, Ingham.
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PRoF. M. +. GADDIs, of Cincinnati, will
lecture before the Sons of Temperance the Court
House. in this borough, Friday and Saturday
ings next.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02
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Ras~ The Ulster Brass Band, under the
leadership of W. DTTRcH visited this place Satur-
day afternoon and treated citizens to some of their
best tunes.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

A CARD..-J. II. CAREY respectfully informs
"A the citizens OF Towanda and vicinity and the pub
lie generally that he has commenced the TAILORING
Business, n this place. Shop over Messrs Moutanye II
Co.. where he will make TO order all the various
kinds of gents garments in all the latest approved fash
IONS and warrant them to at. CUTTING done on short
notice share of public patronage respectfully solicit
ed. Aug l, 1850.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

ANOTHER IMPORTED PoSTNAsTER-R. Z
FERGUSON has been appointed Postm lster at TowanJl
rice G.. \. CHASE.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

DIsUN1oN.-The Washington Star, Breck-
inridge paper says -
Not 1.-THE of the disposition to break up
the Union now exists in the slaveholding
states that was rife there at the time of John
Browns raid nor does any other public man
of the South, except Mr.. Keitt, openly coun-
sci the destruction of the government if Lin
coin triumphs The position they occupy on
that subject, with remarkable unanimity in
deed, is that, if elected, aud his government
shall initiate unconstitutional and aggressive
measures against the South, it will be her
duty to resist them at all hazards and any
cost. Or, in other words, that the South
should not submit to q virtual revolution OF
the government of the United States, by con
struction We have no doubt whatever that
the election of Lincoln would unite the South
IN her own defence, as she has never before
been united, and further, that, as she will then
be united, she can and will compel q settle
ment of the slavery question upon terms con.
sonant with her rights and honor in the
Union. We see in the letters of Messrs.
Keitt and Yancey simply prospective settle
ment of the slavery questions in issue"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

E@ The PenasyL7anica, which has been in
quaudary where to 60, has Fuu up tic BRoK-
lSRloer aca IAyR G8g
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

65g~ On Tuesday night, at Portsmouth, n.
II, Miss Ann Maria Martin, daughter OF Mr.
Thomas Martin, died from the effects Of sin
gular wound received on Saturday, when a
salute was fred from the yacht Ipga Ex-
pecting display Of fireworks from the Znga,
as she was coming in, q large number of peo-
yle had gathered on the wharf A salute from
a 2-pound cannon was fred on board the yacht.
The wad was of waste cotton, and Of course
was very dense and although the muzzIc Of
the gun was judged to be depressed far below
the wharf, yet, being pointed toward the people,
the wad struck Miss Martin, broke several steel
hoops in her skirt, and one of them cut 4 fear
ful cash across the lower portion of her body
allowing the intestneS to protrude. She was
taken home as soon as possible, though the by
ISLANDERS had no idea of the nature OF the ter
rible injury she had received. To some who
crowded her and annoyed her with questions,
where she was hurt and how much, she replied
in great agony y on don't know how much
q am hurt. Take me home, that may die
with my mother"
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Aem AoGertt,emeltts.

BRIDGE LETTING Sealed proposals
- will be received near the house Of Thomas Manley
in CaCton on TUESDAY, Aug. Il, 1860, until O'Clock
p. m, for the building and completing Bridge
Towanda Greek that place. Specifications for the
same may be at the house Of c. 5. Seard, and T.
NJ Watts and at the Commissioners Office, for ten days
previous TO said letting.
D. DECKER,
p. II. BUCK.
Va THOMAS,
Commissioners Office, July So 1850. Com'rs.