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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

A COUPLE OF HUGE METEoRs IN OHIo-
In Morgan, Muskingum, CoSbocton, Morrow
and Tuscarawas counties the explosion was
distinctly heard. Near McConeellsville, sew.
eral boys observed huge stone descend to the
earth, which they averred looked like red
bal, leaving line of smoke in its wake. A
gentleman in his field, near New Concord,
heard terrific crash like thunder, which las
ted half minute, and then plainly saw large
body descending through the air in an angling
direction, with velocity apparently much
greater than it could have attained by his own
momentum. Going TO the Spotwhere it touched
the ground. he found o rock, weighing over
fifty pounds, embedded in the earth depth
of two feet. The phenomena seem to be un-
preccdented These stones were found nearly
fifty miles apart, although the explosion was
heard at ali the places mentioned from the de
rection Of New Concord. Houses were shak-
en- by the shock, and in one or two instances
the doors bursted open. 1t occasioned great
deal OF CONSERVATION in that section OF the
country, as well it might Colamb" States
man,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17
pay- The Census takers will enter upon tn

Bar The Census takers will enter upon the
discharge of their duties on the first of next
month They visit every house and family
within their limits, and will have inumerablc
questions to ask. These will in part cover
the numbers names, ages and sexes of every
family, as well as the products of every farm !;
the number of acres uncultivated, and the
number Of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs upon
it, These questions should be answered
promptly, and as nearly as possible correctly.
and in order to do so it would be advisable for
every head Of family to write down the
answers in advance. Farmers especially should
in their leisure moments prepare accurate
statements of the number of acres Of land
they may have under cultivation, the number
bushels of different kinds Of grain, the quan.
tity Of hay, fruit, &c, they produced last year,
together with the number of horses, cattle and
other stock they feed This would greatly
facilitate the labors of the Census-Taker, and
also render the information Government is
seeking more valuable and reliable.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17
Bas-The Republicans of Smithfeld, after a

BHrThe Republicans of Smithheld, after
preliminary meeting the 5th met Friday evening, May
H. and organized campaign Club, by the election OF
the following officers
President-STEPHES r. CRANE.
Vice-Presidents-A. E. CHILD, V. s. VINCENT.
Recording Secretary-E. j. DURFEY.
Corresponding Secretary-C. Z. WooD.
Constitution with the following preamble adopt
ed =
Whereas, The Presidential election is approaching,
when the freemen of the United States will be called up
elect to the highest Office in the gift Of the
people and in view of the extensive and corrupt
agement of the present administration, the continual
encroachment of Slavery upon the rights of freedom
feel called upon TO do utmost to disseminate the
principles embodied in the Declaration of Independence
which implies, FREEDOM SPEECH, FREEDOM OF THE
Press, FREE LABOR and FREE Soil.
Although not the first to organize in this township
yet shall endeavor to be behind in devotion
to the principles of the party and in efforts to
cure their triumph next November.
C. Z. WOOD, Cor. Sec.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

GREAT Loss OF LUMBER AT WILLIANsPoRT.
The rainstorm which vis ted this vicinity on Wednes-
day night and Thursday to have been very heavy
about Willansport The West Branch Of the Susque-
hanna rapidly during Thursday night and early Fri
day morning portion of the large BOOM the river,
for catching sawogs they float down from the lumber
region, gave way very large number Of logs foated
Off causing loss of $4,000. We have particulars.
The boom referred to situated about two miles
above Wiamsport the west side of the river, and is
about three miles in length. It constructed at
heavy expense by company, and its loss will be pnb
lie calamity to the people in that section of Pennsyva
MIA.
We are informed that Hon. A. s. DIvES. Of this place,
is considerable loser by this unfortunate event-Em
Press.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The COUNTY SUPEMNrENDENcY.-The trien-
nia election of County superintendent which took place
last week. has generally excited much attention and the
turn of Directors in most Of the Counties has been
large The interest evinced in the election of Super
ntendents is proof that the Office is working great good
for the Common School system.
In this Comfy the reelection of Prof. CoBURN may be
said to have been unanimous although the names Of two
other gentlemen in every respect worthy and competent,
were brought before the Convention. Prof c. has fairly
earned the substantial endorsement of reelection by
the labor and devotion he has given to the work for the
past three years. The burdens of the Office which would
weigh down an ordinary nan, have been with him EN-
phatcay a labor of love-" He has devoted his time
and energies and brought to bear his great experience
to benefit the Common Schools of this County.
The responsibilities of the Office not generally un
derstood and would be- better appreciated if the public
aware how many of the Superintendents elected
three years ago have failed to the confidence Of
the people, and consequently have not been reelected
The Superintendent is envroned with responsibilities at
every stepwhch he cannot evade, and which are liable
dissatisfaction when promptly and frankly met
Delicate questions arise in almost every School District
of which the Superintendent must become the arbiter
the hopes of several hundred expecant teachers depend
upon his judgment who, with their often too partial
friends are not apt to be satisfied with decision which
secures school from the injury inflicted by a
teacher not quafed-al Of which, when conscientious
y and earessy discharged not calculated to make
the Superintendent popular with those who differ with
him in opinion.
1t is high compliment to Prof CoBURN, that despite
all these difficulties and many others which we have not
enumerated he sustained by the almost unanimous
voice of the people of the County expressed through
the Directors assembled here representing all shades of
opinions We think the Convention acted wisely in fix
ing the salary at the amount $4,000 paid for the
present term We observe that in Columbia county the
Directors elected LEWIS APPLENAN and fixed the salary
at s4O0whereupon the Superintendent elect in accept
ing the Office notified the Directors that they could not
expect him to devote his cOe tune to the performance
of the duties of the Office but that he would do the best
he could under the circumstances. In County of such
extensive territory and large number of schools as Brad
ford the Office of Superintendent demands the tcoe time
of man. and he should properly have assistant to
do all the schools full Justice
In Luzerne county ABEL MARCY was elected at a sala
ry of $500 In Lycoming county, HUGH CASTLES, at a
salary of $780, Susquehanna B. F. TEwKsBURY was re-
elected, salary $7OO Tioga, II. c. JOINS, formerly of
this county, was elected.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17
THE CHICAGO CONVENTION,
Especial Despatch to the Tribune.l


NhlCAGOs MAY IA, ISbV.
The weather is beautiful, and the excite
ment and crowd are increasing. Stewards
friends are still hopeful They hope to get
parts of the New Jersey, Illinois and Penn.
sylyania delegations, but give up Indiana.
They triumphantly ask, if Seward is not the
man, why do not his opponents unite upon a
substitute
Mr. Rollins of Missouri, writes that if Mr..
Bates is nominated, he will take the nomina.
tion for Governor, and can carry the State in
August on Republican platform.
Mr.. Lane, the Republican candidate for
Governor Of Indiana, says that with Seward
he and his party will be inevitably defeated !;
but with Bates, Mclean, or Lincoln, and per-
haps others, he can sweep the State. The
opponents OF Seward Insist that lie can net he
nominated, since the doubtful States continue
solid against him, and, to all appearances, they
must remain so.
The California delegation holds letter
from Fremont positively withdrawing his name :
it is said to be very fine letter.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17
B6s~ President Buchanan has appointed

DG~ President Buchanan has appointed
Calhoun Benham, United States District At.
torney for California Benham, it will be
recollected, was the principal second in the
duel which resulted in the death of the lamented
Broderick. Can it be that this appointment
has been given as reward for the part he
took in that bloody tragedy, which deprived
the country of the services of an honest rep.
rcsentative, and a far seeing statesman p? In
any light in which it can be viewed, it adds
another to the disgraceful acts of which the
President stands charged by his country.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

The PENNSYLVANIA DELEGATES TO CHARLES.
roN.-It is stated By one of our Philadelphia
exchanges, on reliable authority, that there iJ
no prospect whatever of any change in the
vote of the State delegation prior to the as
semblng af the Baltimore Convention on the
18th of June That vote now stands 8 IL
for Douglas and II l,2 against him and for
Gurhtie. In case Of Guthrie's chances de-
clining, Franklin Vanzant, of Bucks, and
Owen Jones, of Montgomery, are next pledged
to Douglas. ". B. Browne, of Philadelphia,
does not intend to visit the Baltimore Conyeu-
ton, but will send substitute against Doug
las.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

Drs. MASON and MADnL were elected delegates, and
Drs HoKToN and HoMEr aternates to the United States
Medical Association.
The subject of Rheumatism then discussed by Drs.
ALLEN, AxrELL, HoMET, HORTON, MADTLL MILLS, MA
SON, PARSONS and TURNER.
Drs. MORGAN and MASON appointed essayists for
the next meeting.
The following resolution adopted for discussion at
the next meeting:
Resolved That is the duty Of Physicians to discoun
tenance qudckery in every form.
Adjourned to meet at Terrytown on the llth OF July
next at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Ell MASON, Sec'y.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

R- In the Constitutional Union Conven-
ton, lately held at Baltimore, Pennsylvania
was represented by As delegates, SO of whom
were from the city of Philadelphia, though
answering for different Congressional districts
in the country.
We observe that this Congressional district
was represented by delegate named Il. c..
PEcHm. Mr.. P. may be a resident of this
district, but if so is unknown to fame"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

WHAT IT HAS DoNE.-The irrepressiblt
conflict" at Charleston has cleft the Democ
ratio party in twain it has defeated the nom
ination of Douglas by the Rump Convention
it has prevented the nomination of any one
else it has turned the Democratic lambs out
into the bitter coId and left them without q
shepherd it has transformed Squatter Sover
eighty into caput mOrtum, and its author in
to " dead cock in the pitt
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17
BSy- The office of the REPORTER has
been removed to the wooden building two
doors west of the former location.

The CONSTITUTIONAL UNION CONVENTION
At Baltimore last week, asse mbled o body of
men who digniGed their meeting with this high
sounding title. They comprised the oppos-
tion of the South, who were doubtless honest
and sincere in their purposes and action-and
few of those Northern politicians who dread
nothing so much as the PRONUNCIATION of prin-
ciples, and who would be out of place if ad-
vocating any issue agitating the public mind
The most of these Northern men, are ami
mated by an ardent desire to damage the Re
publican party, and with constitutional "
proclivity for following tortuous paths, deem
themselves capable Of more mischief under
such disguise as they have now adopted, than
when openly acting with the Democracy.
The Convention achieved the object of their
meeting, Thursday, by nominating for Presi-
dent JoHN BELL, Of Tennessee, and for Vice
President, EDWARD EVERETT, of Massachusetts,.
Upon the first ballot, the strength of Mr.
BELL was so clearly apparent, that upon the
second nearly all the delegates fastened to
record their votes for him and he was de-
clared the unanimous choice of the Conven-
tion Mr.. EVERETT was subsequently, and by
acclamation, named for the second Office
Prior to the balloting, the Committee upon
Business reported a preamble and resolutions
adverse to the utterance of any declaration of
principles pronouncng the Constitution itself
a sufficient platform with which to go before
the people.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17
pS- The Bradford County Medical societ

U1s 1ne DraoIoru Oounty medical society
held its annual meeting in Towanda, May 9th.
The following members were present -Drs. HOLMES,
HORTON, A1TELL, MORGAN, HOMET, BLISS, CLAGErT,
MADILL, RICE, MILLS, TRACY, ALLEN PARSONS, COOPER
TURNER, LADD, MASON, DEWITT.
The President, Dr. HOLMES, presided and delivered
very interesting inaugural address, after which Dr. Bliss
reported a Of Disease of the Heart Dr. HoMEr a
of Dsocation of the Elbow. DR.. HORTON case OF
Peritonea Inflammation. Dr. ALLEN case of foreign
substance in the Tachea and its dislodgment after the
operation of Tracheatomy also of Rupture of the
Uterus DIR. HOLMES case of Epithelial Cancer. DR.
MASON of Metastasis of Rheumatism TO the Liver
Dr. TRACY read essay on some points in the dag.
nosis of Pneumonia.
DIR. MADILL read an essay the cause of Rheumatism
Drs. HOLMES, TURNER and ALLEN we're elected Santa.
ry Committee.
Drs. PARSONS and HOLMES elected delegates and
Drs MILLS and Turner aternates to the State Medical
Society.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17
8raotoro 8eporter,
E. O. GOODRICH, EDITOR.
TOWANDA:
Thursday Morning, May II, 1860.

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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.-Mrs. JAMES CAR
SEY residing about two miles above Owego during the
thunder storm Monday last, sought shelter under
Chestnut tree, and while there flash of lightning dart
ed down upon her person from the effects of which she
was severely injured DR.. EASTMAN called and un
der his treatment happy to learn is in fair way
of recovery.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

The SEcEDERs.-While the war goes on in
the Senate between DOUGLAS and his opponents
the plan for getting the Seceders back into
the Baltimore Convention on the 18th of June
is pushed vigorously. The Address to them is
said 70 have received the signatures Of Davis,
Hunter, breckenridge, Mason, Clay, Slidel
Benjamin, Green, Bragg, and other leaders.
1t expresses admiration for their uncomprom-
ising adhesion to the constitution :" alludes
to the Southern delegations that remained in
the Convention because they differed in princ,
pie with the seeding States, but only because
they believed in the end the Convention would
recognise the just rights of tie South. The
Seceders are urged to forego any action at
Richmond, and to go into the Convention at
Baltimore, where the united South should
make another effort to have their constitute
| onal rights recognised" Should they fail, they
can then take such action as duty and honor
may seem to demand at their hands" The
programme at Baltimore, after the Seceders
have returned, is thus given out by the Wash
ington Star -" 1t is further understood to
embrace proof sufficient to satisfy the most
skeptical OF the Seceders that on re.assembl-
ing, the Convention will adopt as the platform
of the Democratic party the report of the Plat
form Committee endorsed by the delegations
of the seventeen Democratic States and that
harmonious nomination can and will doubt
less be made upon that platform" In other
words, everything is to be yielded to the die
tators of the South-platform and nomination
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17
EDITORIAL VIsIrs.-Mr. RcHARr of

EDITORIAL VIsITs-Mr RIcHARr of the
Pttston Gazette dropped into sanctum the other
day.
Mr. GEORGE CHASE, formerly Of the Bradford Herald
spent several days in town last week. He does not speak
very encouragingy of Bradford county, locality for
Democratic papers to flourish in Wilmot, Grow Co.
have evidently succeeded in making dark corner OF
the Bradford dstrict.-LuzeTne Union.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

p&rRELIGIoUs NorIcE.-The Pennsylvania
State Convention of Universalists will meet Athens
on Wednesday and Thursday, June 9th and 7th Revs.
ABEL c. THOMAS, D. WILLIAMSON, and other speakers
will be in attendance and religious services will be
holden both days, at the usual hours The public are
cordially invited to attend
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

R6- The attention Of dealers in this section
is called to the card of WILSON. BARNES Co., whole.
sale Grocers, in our advertising columns The two Sc
nor partners been formerly residents of County and
well and favorby known and purchasers at this esta
ishment will be certain Of fair dealing and the lowest
prices.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

JUDGE WHITE has been holding court here
during the present week. Judge WILMor being absent
at Chicago. The business has been very light none OF
the parties to suits being ready for trial. and the attend
ance being complete failure.
The special court called for next week will not be held
and Jurors summoned to attend officially notified
that they will not be wanted which will be welcome
to many farmers, just busly engaged in ther
spring work.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

DEATH OF Hon. THOMAS SERGEANr.-This
gentleman died in Philadelphia on Saturday
morning last, in the seventy year of his
age He was an eminent lawyer and States
man in his day. He filled many important
positions of trust and honor in the State, all
of. which he discharged with great credit to
himself, and benefit to the people.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

On reading depositons and motion of Mr. Smith thu
Court decree divorce to Volencia Knights from tbo
bonds Of matrimony.
Rosetta Conklin us Walter Conklin-Divorce. On
reading deposItions, and motion of Mr. Case the
Court decree to Rosetta Cookn divorce from the bonds
Of matrimony.
On Friday, in the afternoon, the Court having finished
the business brought before them adjourned over to Nom
day, the l4th inst, at 10 O'clock A. M.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17
nsy- The late rains having swollen the r

BS~ The late rains having swollen the riv-
er to rafting PITCH" the lumbermen have mostly
started on their way to market. On Sunday large
feet of RATS arrived at this place, and the water being
already quite low experienced much difficulty in passing
through the schultz Finally two RATS stuck fast in the
lower end of the schultz closing the channel The shores
are lined with RATS, mostly from the Canisteo, which
must wait for higher water before they proceed At
this writing there is every prospect that they will not be
detained long.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

ear A young man, named STEVENSON, about
% years of age, from Pttston drowned on Friday
last in the Loyal Sock creek nearly opposite Laporte
while attempting to in boat. He in company
with two other persons, who succeeded in gaining the
shore.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

THE STATE CAPITAL.-The Senate Chamber
at Harrisburg is now undergoing repairs 1t
will be recarpeted, embellished and newly
ventilated. In the House of Representatives
the golden eagle and the Speakers chair have
been draped in heavy mourning as mark of
respect to the late speaker, Hon. VIM. C. A.
Lawrence
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

RS- In the United States Senate Thursday,
the Senate's Homestead bill was passed by
vote of A to s, after Mr.. Wilkinson's amend
ment. which put preemptors of i've years on
the same footing with settlers who should
hereafter settle upon the public lands, was re.
jected by Democratic votes Mr.. Wade re-
newed his motion to substitute the House bill
but it was rejected.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

FIRE-The Tannery of Mr. LUTHER Stone,
situated one mile east of Waverly village, burned
about o'clock Friday morning last. All the account
books and every thing the Tannery except the Leath
in the vats destroyed. Neptune Engine Co. was
hand and did good execution though too late to
the building Loss about 81 OOO Insured in the Allan
tic Insurance Co. n. Y. City, for 900.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

TRACY & Moore are now receiving large
assortment of New Spring Goods purchased the low
est figures and will be sold correspondingl. Those who
doubt, can call and see.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

DR.. G. M. Turner will deliver lecture Oh
Temperance by request of the Sons of Temperance at
the Methodist church, on Friday evening next From
the high reputation of the Doctor a. q lecturer rsr,
treat may be anticipated.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

Hon. DAVID WHMoT and Fl. W. TRACY,
ESD, delegates to the Republican National Convention
left this place Friday night last route for Chicago
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17
nay- The Republicans of Wyalusing tow

ship have organized Republican Club, by choosing
T. STAFFORD, Chairman l.. B. CAMP, Secretary and l.
NJ HEWITT, Corresponding Secretary.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

p9~ j. J. SEBENICK, formerly of this place,
of the delegates from the Allegheny Congressional
district to Chicago.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

bS-An extra supply of New York Dailies
will be received by CowLEs, at the Bakery, to supply
those who may feel interested in the proceedings of the
Chicago Convention.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

ear Shipments of Coal from Towanda by
the Barclay R. R. & Coal Company. Navigation opened
Monday 7th, 1860.
Shipments for the week ending May le.. l647 tons.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

B9- F. G.. CoBuRN has been appointed BY
the Governor, Notary Public, for this borough.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

Bag- A bad break of about sixty feet occur
red on the Junction Canal Thursday morning, the
farm of JOHN g. LOwMAN, Esq, in the town of Chemung
1t will probably take number of days to repair it,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-17

s@- A Scholarship in the Binghamton Com.
mercial College, for sale at this Office.