Terrible Catastrophe! The Steamer Lady Elgin Sunk! Over 300 Lives Lost! CHICAGO, Saturday, Sept. 8, IsOO. The steamer Lady Elgin, in the Lake Sup erior Lino, which left here lust night, was run into by the schooner Augusta, off Waukegan, at 2 1 2 o'clock this morning. The steamer sunk in twenty minutes in 300 feet of water. Only seventeen persons are known to be saved, including the clerk, steward,and porter. From o")0 to 400 persons are said to have been on board, and among them were the Black \ agers, the Green Yagers and Rifles, and -everal fire companies uf Milwaukee, who were on a visit to this city. Col Lumsden.of The JYeic-Orleans Picayune, and family, were on board, aud are supposed to be among the lost. At the time of the accident, the schooner was sailing at the rate of eleven miles an hour. No accurate list or number of the persons on board can be given, but the following is estimated as nearly correct : Excursion party .... 300 passengers 50 Steamer's crew 35 Of these, but 98 are saved. Cupt. Mulott of the schooner Augusta states that when he first discovered the steamer's lights, both red and bright, he supposed her to be from quarter to half a mile distant, and steering X. E., it was raining very hard at the time ; we kept our vessel on her course East by South until we saw a collisiou was probable when we put the heln hard np ; struck the steamer, two or three minutes afterwards just abaft the paddle-box, on the port side ; the steamer kept on her course, her engine in full motion, headed the Augusta around north, alongside the steamer, but they got separated in abotrt a minute, when the Augusta fell in the trough of the sea ; all the head gear, jib boom. and stannchcons, were carried away.— Me took in sail, and cleared away anchor, supposing the vessel would fill. After clearing the wreck, and got up the foresail,we succeedl td in getting before the wind, and stood for land. We lost sight of the steamer in five minutes after the collision. Mr. Betnan, second mate, states that at half-past 2 a squall struck us ; five minutes more, saw the lights of the vessel one point off port bow. I sung out hard a-port ; the vessel seemed to pay no attention, aud struck us forward of this paddle-box, larboard side, tearing off the wheel, and cutting through the guards iu the cabin hull. We were steeling X. W by W., a point to windward. Our course at that time was N. W After striking us, the vessel heng for a moment, aud then got. clear. I went below to see what damage was done, and when 1 got hack the vessel was gone. When the intelligence of the loss of the steamer with the excursion party reached Milwaukee yesterday, it spread like wildfire throughout the city. The telegraph i fiice was thronged all day with relatives and friends o! those on board. Many who presented dis patches were in tears, aud the most intense anxiety and excitement was manifested in the countenances of all In the First Ward of that city, it is said there is scarcely a house or place of business, which Las not 10.-t some iu mate or employee. All the survivors unite in according to Capt. .John Wilson, commander, praise for his great bravery and daring throughout. Hewasfore ino-t in confronting the danger, and earnest tor the safety of the pas-cngors. He was drowned within a hundred feet of shore. Nearly one hundred persons arrived within ;>0 yards of the beach, but were swept back by the returning waves, and lost. L'p to 9 o'clock to night,only 21 bodies have been re covered, most of which have been recognized by friends as those of residents of Mi'lwakee. A Ccnroc.s INCIDENT —Monday night,as the Yew \ork mail train, due here at 10.30, was passing through a piece of woods one mile East of Geneva, the bead light was suddenly extinguished, leaving the track ahead of in iu total darkness. The train was stopped, and upon examination a luge sized owl was found fluttering around in reflector, which of course was very warm. The supposition is that the twl must have flown directly against the lamp f>r a hole was found in the glass, which was not large enough to pull the bird throrongh again, and it was found necessary to open the side door of the case and draw the reflector out. The owl was captured,and strange to say it was apparently uninjured. These glasses in the head light are oval and almost three-eighths of an inch thick ; consequently the owl must have been flying at a high rate of speed when it. eaiue in contact with the lamp. The engineer of the locomotive says that " he intends to have this bird stuffed and placed in his cab, com merative of this curious event." lie was obliged to proceed the rest of the way with a common hand lamp, placed in the case of the original head light— Rochester Express. THF. SPMT IN Pmi.ADEl.pnu.—ln Philadel phia, despite the exertions of Brcekinridgers, the Douglas men have had things pretty much their own way. The city convention nominat ed candidates of known Douglas proclivities, while three out of the four congressional eon didate- from the city districts are Douglas men, Brodhead of the second district, being the only one for Breckinridge. The redoubted Tom Florence Las been beaten by Lehman in the first. So that we may look for a speedy redaction of the force employed in the Navy Yard. Mr. SEWARD'S RECEPITION .* MT HIGAN.— Tin? progress of Senator Seward from Detroit to Lansiug,Mich.,which place he reached Fri day, was oue continued ovation—the people turning out in great numbers to greet him at every s'ation. At Lansing, the demonstra tions of welcome were of the most enthusias tic character, delegations being present from all the surrounding country iu uupreceduted numbers- The immense crowd was addressed by Mr. Seward, Gen. Nye and others, Mr. S ward proceeded to Jackson Friday evening, lie was to speak at Kulaniazzo Saturday, aud spent the Sabbath ia Milwaukee. tcS" The Canadian schooner W. 11. Davey, with a cargo of coal sprung aleak in a heavy gale ou Saturday, and suuk near the Middle Island, Lake Erie. The crew of seven per sons escaped to the rigging. There they re mained seventeen hours, un.l were tiually a-cued by a parsing vessel >*o Kvcs were lost iiruMoit ilqjortfr. E. O. GOODRICH, EDITOR. TOWANBA: Thursday Morning, September 13, 1860. I ■ - . TERMS— One Dollar per annum, invariably in advance.— Four weeks previous to the expiration of a subscription. notice will be given by a printed wrapper, and if not re newed, the paper will in all cases be stopped. CUBBING— The Reporter will be sent to Clubs at the fol lowing extremely low rates : C copies for $5 00 jls copies for... .112 00 10 copies for 800| 20 copies f0r.... 15 00 ADVERTISEMENTS— For a square of ten lines or less. One Dollar for three or less insertions, and twenty-five cents for each subsequent insertion. JOB-WORK— Executed with accuracy and despatch, and a I reasonable prices—with every facility for doing Books Blanks, Hand-bills , Ball tickets, fyc. FOR PRESIDENT, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois. FOR VICE PRSIDKNT, HANNIBAL HAMLIN, of Maine. FOR GOVERNOR, AND'W G. CITRTIN, of Centre Co. Republican County Ticket. FOR CONGRESS, lion. GALUSHA A. GROW, of Susq. FOR RERRKSENTATIVEB, HENRY W. TRACY, of Standing Stone Dr. C. T. BLISS, of Leßoy. FOR SHERIFF. A. 11. SPALDING, of Athens Borough. FOR TROTUONOTARY, E. O. GOODRICH, of Towanda. Boro'. FOR REGISTER T RECORDER, NATHAN C. ELSBREE, of Windham. FOR COMMISSIONER, WILLIAM H. DECKER, of Towanda. FOR ARNITOB, E. R. DELONG, of Asylum. * FOR CORONER, Maj. JERE CULP, of Towanda Borough. THE OCTOBER ELECTION—WORK! WORK ! WORK ! But Tour weeks remain for active work be fore the October electiou ; aud ulthough that decisive contest is so near, we fear that our friends in Bradford county, are unprepared for it. Reader, what has been doue in your dis trict ? Put thequestiou to yourself, look the whole matter fairly in the face, and answer conscientiously. Is your township, or borough organized? Is it well organized? Have meetiugs been held in it ? If not, are you preparing to hold any? Have you circulated any documents ? Has your district been can vassed, and do you know, as you ought to do, how every man in it is going to vote? These are all important questions. In some districts all of them can be answered aflirma tively, but in very few In some, not one can be answered in that way. In others, a part, only, can be answered. And yet, unless ail these things have been done, your district can not be said to be well orgauized. There is time, yet, for doing what has been left undone, but none to spare. Whatever is done ought to be done quickly. Every elec tion district in this county should be canvassed at once, until the name, whereabouts and poli ties of every voter iu it is known. Friends, everywhere ! will you see to it that it is done 'i Now is the time to hold meetings. The evenings are pleasant, admirably suited for out-door speaking, and the nights arc now long enough for that purpose. In the coun try the farmers are not too busy or tired to give their evenings, this delightful weather, to the holding of meetings iu their respective neighborhoods ; and whilst every one is, ap parently, willing to hear, no time should be lost in affording the opportunity. Do not wait for others to move, but move yourself. Nor is it worth while to wait to have meetings appointed for you. Appoiut the day and place, send word for speakers, and then go to work and drum up a crowd by the time appoiuted. , The great battle cf the Presidency is to be fought mainly, not in November, but, at our October election. The democracy, divided and distracted on the Presidency is united on a dumb candidate for Governor, who manages to please both factious by holding his tongue. Upon him they arc as united as warriDg fac tions can be, and there is no doubt that they inteuil to give him the whole vote of the par ty, or all of it they may be able to get out.— Their intention is to make a united rally upon him, and if they can elect him, trust to luck for cementing their broken forces upon some one of the fractional democratic candidates for the Presidency. It is the duty, therefore, as well as the interest of every enemy of the loco foco party, to bring oot every possible vote for : CCRTIN in October. If we elect him, then, (as we have no doubt we shall do,) the Presi- dential election will virtuallj be decided. The defeated and dispirited democracy will hardly, in that event, make a rally in November,either here or in New York. Such a victory will not only dash their hopes in Pennsylvania, but will put a quietus upon the infamous coalition in New York, and give a decisive turn to the contest in Illinois and Indiana. There is every incentive, therefore, to deter mined action on the part of our friends, to secure a thorough rally at the October elec tion. Go to work, then, at once. See to it that nothing is left undone that should be done If those who should lead are lazy, do not wait for them. This is no time to stay for laggards. Push on the column, and let those who are slow of 6tep catch up as best they cau. Victory is to be won in this campaign by those who work, aud those who slight the present oppor tunities for actiou will find therarclrce in the background when tbc decisive hour comes. At the risk of beiLg thought importunate we must repeat the inquiries with which we commenced, and urge upon every reader the duty of seeing to it that his own particular dis trict is properly atteuded to. There are tre mendous interests at stake in this contest ; and every man who wishes the battle decided in favor of the right, will put both hands to the work and sec to it that in this preliminary bat decisive conflict in October the enemy shall obtain no advantage. LOCAL AND GENERAL. THE BRADFORD COUNTY TERCHERS' ASSOCIA TION, will hold it.s next meeting at the " Rowley School House," in Wella township, on Friday, September 31, iB6O, commencing at 10 o'clock, a. m. An address will be delivered by Rev. JOEL JEWEL, and an essay will be read by Miss EMMA SMITH, or Miss 11. LILLET. Resolu tions upon the general interests of education will also be discussed. We are informed that the friends in Wells are expecting teachers and friends from all parts of the county. We hope they may not be disappointed. E. GUYER, President. B. L. BEAKPSLEY, Secretary. Wcg~ Scholarships in the Susquehanna Colle giate Institute my be rented upon application to B. S. Russell, Towanda. BST" Shipments of Coal from Towanda by the Barclay R. R. A Coal Company. Navigation opened May 7th, 1800. Shipments lor the week ending Sept. 1,. .1341 tons. Previous Shipments, 18955 " Amount for the season 20256 " Amount for same period last year, 18230 " Increase 2065 " As the Agricultural fair occurs on the week, which was fixed upon for the Institute at Monre, and as several who are interested in the fair, would like te attend the Institute, it has been deemed advisable to change the time, so the Institute at Monroeton will com mence on the 15th of October and one at Merryail on the Bth Teachers and Directors will please to give notice of this change of time. C. R. COBRGN. The worthies mentioned in the follow ing paragraph, hare been operating in this county in a somewhat similar manner. The St. Albans, (Vt) Me*- trngir says that about one hundred ot the most intelli gent and wealthy farmers in that eonnty were victimized last week to the tune of of some fifteen thousand dollars by a band of German peddlers. " The peddlers effected a wholesale trade in broadcloth with the larmers, by representing that they were acting as agents of large cloth houses in New York and Mon treal. and were particularly anxious to have the farmers save the profits usually charged by regular merchants.— They would sell at five per cent, from New York cost, and take a negotiable note at ninety days for the amount for each note so obtained they gave a receipt, stipulating to take back all the cloth unsold at the end of ninety days, when the note would be presented for payment ; and they would make a present to each purchaser of two or three delaine or calico dresses and a table cloth or two. In this and similar ways sales were effected for their cloth at a price per yard of five and a half to six dollars, which turns out to be a sort of cotton and wool mixture worth about a doilar and a-quarter a yard. This band of worthies called upon moneyed men, some in this village, and after having cashed their notes, left on Sat urday morning for parts unknown, leaving a box of dry goods in pledge for their bill at one of the hotels, which on being opened, was full of tmptines*.' l Hon A S. Diven, of Elmira. was last week nominated by the Congressional Conference of that dis trict. The Eltuira Prttt makes the following flattering comments upon his nomination, which w ill be cordially responded to l>3 - Mr. D.'s numerous friends in Bradford:— "The nomination of ilon. A. S. DIVEN, of this village, by the Republican Convention at Ithaca, on Wednesday, is hailed with pleasure here by men of all parties. No man in the County is more personally popular than Mr. DIVEN, and we will be greatly mist ken if he does not lead the Republican ticket in this county, in November, several hundred. He is an able man, in the true sense of that term, and as the District is conceded to be Republi can by a large majority, his election may be counted np on a-- a certainty. The nomination was due to this Coun ty, apart from all other considerations, and we rejoice that it has been so worthily bestowed. Asa legislator Mr. DIVEN has few equals in this section of the great State of New York ; and as a ready debater, he will un questionably rank high in Congress." BsaT" Bradford County Fair. —lt lias been resolved by the Executive Committee of the Bradford County Agricultural Society to hold its annual Fair on Thursday and Friday, the 11th and 12th of October next. The list of Judges will be published next week or the week following. The Committee are making large additions in build ing and other improvements upon the Grondds for a more extended accommodations and display of Stock and Agricultural and Mechanical Implemedts. Firf..— Oil Saturday morning last, about 11 o'clock, our citizens were startled by the cry of " Fire !'" It was found to be in the dwelling of A. J. Sofleld, Esq., on the Avenue. In consequence of a light breeze from the West the flames soou spread so rapidly as to preclude the possibility of saving the building. Most of the furn iture was saved, bat in a more or less damaged condition. A small garden engine belonging to A. P. Cone, Esq., and manufactured by Rogers A Co., of Conring, at a cost of $25 or S3O, was brought into reqnisition and did good service in protecting the adjoining building of Mr. Erns worth , and the shade trees aronnd the burning building Those who witnessed the operation of this small machine were satisfied that the main building of Mr. Sofield's house could have been saved with a Are engine. One more such argument as this will probably cenvince our people of the necessity of procuring an engine for the Company already organized. The fire originated in the kitchen, where the hired girl was engaged in making a kind of wax to seal preserve pots. She left the room for a moment, and the material boiled over upon the stove and took fire. Mr. Sofield's loss la estimated at s*oo. No insurance. Tioga Agitator. a®-We are compelled to omit the publi cation of the Court proceedings this week. ftag" A Lincoln and Hamlin man meeting will be held at Laceyvilie, Wyoming county. September 18,1*60, at 2 o'clock p. M —Speakers, Hon. D. WILMOT, Hon. GEORGE LAKDOK, E. SMITH, Esq., and others. Political Text Book and Bank Note Reporter, always en hand at the News Room. ttjr-WE are indebted to Mrs. CHARLES HOMET for some very fine specimens of fruit—peaches, apples and pears—which are the best as to appearance and quality we have seen this season. They fnrniah abundant evidence that with proper care no section of the country can produce bettor fruit than Bradford. Daring a recent thonder shower, the wire of the Williamsport & Elmira Telegraph was struck by lightning, near Granville Summit, the electric fluid passing over it for several rods, and destroying forty posts. A large black snake lyiDg near one of them was killed RE-NOMINATION OF MR. GROW. The unanimous re-nomination of HOD. GA LCSHA A. GROW, for the sixth term as a Rep resentatire from this Congressional district, is a deserved tribute to the ability and efficien cy which he has exhibited in Congress, and the faithfulness with which he has represented the feelings of his constituents. The reputa tion which Mr. GROW has achieved has made him national, and has shed lustre and renown npon the district he represents. The united voice of the Republican party of the union called for his return, and his constituents have wisely deferred to the public interests. His re-nominatiou has been the spontaneous expression of the popular voice. It is the universal recognition of the fact, that he is now able to represent this district with more ability and nsefnluess than any other man in it. The times demand that the North should not dispense with the services of her tried and true men. This principle has been manifested in the re-nomination of most of the Republi can members from this State. And none of them can render more efficient service to the Republican cause than GALCSHA A. GROW. REPRESENTATIVES. The selection of Representatives is one of the highest duties the voters are called upon to perform. The Republican Convention in presenting the names of HENRY W. TRACY nnd Dr C. T. BLISS has testified its high appreciation of the qualities which should be combined in the candidate for Representative. These two gentlemen will command the respect and support of every member of our party. — They possess a reputation which ensures an honest representative career, with abilities which will reflect credit upon themselves and their constituents. With TRACT and Buss in the Legislature the people of Bradford will rest in security that the schemes of speculators will not be sanctioned by ihnr representatives, but that the interests of the tax-payers and the Commonwealth will be carefully guarded. We bespeak for them the support not only of every Republican, but of every voter who de- ; sires the County to be ably and efficiently rep resented. SHERIFF. For Sheriff, A HANSON SPALDING, of Athens has been nominated. The unanimity with which this nomination was made, is the best possible recommendation which we could offer for the capability and respectability of the nominee. Possessing in a high degree those qualifications necessary for the proper discharge of the dnties of the responsible office for which he has been presented, the nomina tion is one which bas been everywhere receiv- j ed with universal approbation. Of correct bu siness habits, energy and snavity, the office will be honored by bis election. PROTHONOTARY- For the office of Prothonotary and Clerk of the Courts, the editor of this paper has been honored by the endorsement of the Republi can Convention. In returning our grateful acknowledgements for the nomination, we can assure our Republican friends tbat it will re double our sense of obligation to the party, and increase oar efforts for the success of its principles. REGISTER AND RECORDER. NATHAN C. EL-HREF, of Witfdbam, has been nominated for Register and Record er. He is a young man of fine abilities and every way qualified for the post for which he has been selected. The legal training which he has had peculiarity fits hiin to conduct the business of the Orphans' Court with satisfac tion and profit to the public, while bis gentle mauly deportment will gain him the approba tion of all who tnav bare business to transact in the office. COUNTY COMMISSIONER. The office of County Commissioner is the most important to the tax payers of the Coun ty, of any which thej are called upon to fill. The entire control of the Connty disbursements is regulated by the Commissioners, and a ri gid and searching administration of the dutieß of the office will prevent many abases. By nominating WILLIAM H. DECKER, of Towanda, the Republican party have secured a candidate who combines in an eminent de gree, the qualifications of soond jndgment, in corruptible honesty, and the firmness to reject all loose and doubtfnl measures, His election will be a fortunate event for the Connty. COUNTY AUDITOR In its emoluments and honors the office of County Auditor is of trifling importance. But to the tax payers of the County it is of conse quence. The accounts of the public officers are all examined by the Auditor who also scrutinizes the County disbnrsements. They are the only check upon profligacy and extrav agance. It is necessary that the person select ed as Auditor, should be a good business man will informed about County matters, and will ing to undergo the labor necessary to make such a dry and tedious investigation. E. R. DeLONG of Asylnm, has been nominated by the Repoblican party. A better cboio could uot have been made. CORONER. For Coronre, Maj. J ERE CULP, of this Borough, was nominated by the Convention. The office is not considered of much impor : tance —indeed, we believe latterly, it has not been the custom to take out the commission. Still, circumstances might arise, which would make the office of some importance, and we believe it is universally admitted that the nom inee combines all the necessary qualifications i for the post. LINCOLN, HAMLIN, & CURTLN ! HON. GALUSHA A. GROW, WILT, speak upon the political questions of the day, as follows Canton, Friday, September 2Ut. Smlthfleld. Saturday. September 22d. Rome, Monday. September 24th. Leßavsville. Tue-day. Scpteral-er 2Jth. At each place, at 1 o'clock, p. in. Addresses may also be expected by other speakers— The Republicans of the several placet are requested to moke the necessary arrangements. N* MEETINGS will be held lu this County as follows : At Jobe's Corners, in Wells,on the 19th inst., 1 o'clock p. m. At the Meeting House, at Aapenwall Corners, in the evening at o'clock, p. m. Speakers— E. SMITH, G. D. MONTAXTB, E. B. PARSONS, Eiq'r*. At Booth Creek, on the 20th inst., at 1 o'clock, p. m. at the School House near J. P. Gillett's. At Columbia X Roads, same evening at 7f o'clock, at James Strong's. At SpringfiaU, on the list inst., at 1 o'clock, p. m., at J. Hammond's. At Ridgbuiw, same evening, at 7f o'clock, p. m. Speakers—U. MBJU-XR, E. SMITH, G. D- Mo.ntanye. Esq rs. flrtos front all Rations. —On the Railroad between New Orleans and Berwick's bay the Passengers shoot alligators while the train is running at the rate of 25 miles an hour. —Several of the Farmers of Minnesota have undertaken the culture of hemp. That State is said to be admirably adapted to the growth and cultivation of this staple. —From the Kansas papers we learn that the land sales in that Territory have amounted to little or nothing. Very few seem able or willing to purchase. —Suitable apartments in the presidential mansion for the Prince of Wales and the chiefs of his suite are now being prepared. A hall will be given in the east room. —Rev. I. S. Kalloch, now preacher at Leavenworth.Kansas, is about to relinquish for the third time the ministry and adopt the profession of the law.— He will remain in Kansas. —The committee appointed in New York to make arrangements for the reception of the Prince of Wales,embraces about 150 individuals, who hold in the aggregate over two hundred millions of property. • —Gov. Gist of South Carolina, wants to go to the National Horse Show soon to be held at Spring- i field, Mass., but lie can't. The Constitution of the State j declares the Gubernatorial chair vacant if the occupant : leaves the limits of the State during his term of office. —The humors of Savaunah find expression in old methods, as appears in the following advertisement of a boot maker, printed in The Republican : " 1 here by notify the parties who hive ueen in the habit of tak ing shoes from the outside of store 144 Broughton street —who,when caught in the act,wish to pass off as practical jokers, that I will henceforth prosecute such as common thieves." —A pedestrian nnmed Buckley has been iunuing the PittiburghcM by performing the feat of walking one thousand miles in as many consecutive hours. They supposed everything was going on right until Buckley had a falling out with his agent, who stat ed that the pedestrain had frequent refreshed himself with five hours sleep at a time, when no visitors were in atten dance. —The Millerites now number about fifty thousand in the United States and Canada*, and they gather in the camp meeting in all parts of the country. Apt rtion of the brethren look for the Millenium before the last of March, 1861; others are confident that the world will last ten years and two months longer, while others still, predict a universal overthrow in about six teen weeks. —The Breckinridge State Convention met at Mslwaukic on the sth ; a'>out one bundled and fifty delegates were in attendance, aud nominated a ruli Klec. total ticket. —The anniversary oi the death of Narcisio Lopez and his followers, who fell in Cuba during the re volutionary attempt in ISSI, is still celebrated in New Oilcaus. Saturday, Sept. Ist, was observed by a high mass in the Jesuits' Church. —lt is said that Coppic, a brother of Cop pic who wa hung at Harper's Kerry, is following up the same branch of business in which the latter proved so unsuccessful. lie lately escorted quite a party of slaves through lowa City, on their way to Canada. —An admirer of Hon. John Covode of Pennsylvania, has had a cane made from wood found upon the site of Fort Duqnesnt, which he designs pre senting to that gentleman The handle of the cane bears a silver plate, oo which is engraved a dog keeping watch over a treasure. Beneath this is the word ** Fi delity. —Senator Seward, on being recently asked in relation to the Union movement in New York against Lincoln, replied that. "The more they unite the more they won't carry it " —The Cayuga Lake Recorder, hitherto a neutral paper, has come out for Lincoln and Hamlin, and the Republican State Ticket, It is edited with much spirit. —Hon. Thomas Corwin was nominated by acclamation, for re election to Congress, by the Repub licans of the seventh (Ohio) District, on Saturday last. —Gen. Cameron is in Washington, and he says Pennsylvania will give Lincoln 30,000 majority against all combinations. —Gen. Houston, of Texas after publishing a half dozen letters positively declaring his purpose to continue to be a candidate for the Presidency until No vember, has within a few daya, written anothtr with drawing from the contest. —Rev. A. Brawley, Methodist Superinten dent and Missionary in Texas, was hang by a mob a ahort time since on the charge of being an Abolitionist. The New York ChrUtia* Advocate says he was a devout ly pious and inoffensive man. —The Republicans of the 18th ward in Baltimore have just organized a club. The room in which the members assembled was crowded. A city conven tion is soon to be organised. —The New York Courier Sf Enquirer says there is no foundation whatever for the statement that Mr. Seward will decline to serve another term in the U. S. Senate. —A Southern editor says that, politically, Mr. Douglas is as dead ss if he had lived before the flood, and had not been admitted to the ark. ttf The New York Tribune says :—We announce with gladness the reoomination of GALCSHA A. GBOW and virtual renomination of JOHN HICKMAN for Members of Congress from Pennsylvania. There can hardly be more useful Members or more earnest Republicans in the House ; and, though each has already been several times elected, we bold that the public service imperatively requires tbeir re turn to the field of tbeir honorable labors and their eminent usefulness. Each will of coarse I be reelected by a majority of thousands. REPUBLICAN TRIUMPH I.N MAIM (Prom the Tuesday's Tribune.] Maine did a noble day's work yesterday We had feared that the fierce clamor of adversary concerning Elder Peck's defalcatio' and other local issnes, and the desperate eier" lions of the allied Pjo-blavery factions, wonki result in the loss of at least one of the publican Congressmen in the three close I)., tricts two years ago, and that the Republic' majority for Governor—l2,ooo last y fcar when little effort was made and bat a light' vote polled—might be somewhat But we underrated the strength, not the eneri gy, of the compatriots of HANNIBAL HAMUX They have gallantly met and gloriously routed the motley hosts mustered to overwhelm them lu vain has Douglas stumped the State, and Smart railed at the Republicans as thieve* and Brooks implored the Old Line Whigg t 0 " conquer their prejudice," and the State been leset from all sides by the combined power of Douglas, Bell and Breckinridge men. The Republicans have fought the good fight with alacrity, with steadiness, and unflinching cour age They have carried the Governor by an increased majority over any year but 1*856 carried every Member of Congress, more than doubling their majorities in all the close Dig tricts, carried the Legislature all to nothing carried their County Officers, and finished up their work for the campaign. Nothing can now stop their State going for Lincoln and Hamlin in November by at least 25,000 ma jority Nobly done, gallant Republicans of the Pioe-Tree State 1 The mustering legiom of Free Soil and Free Labor pause to rend the air with cheers for MAINE and HAMLIN, then advance, at a charging quick-step, to the battle and the victory I Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry. This remedy has loug lieeti cherished by the communi ty for its remarkable efficacy in relieving, healing and curing tlie nost obstinate, "painful and loon standing cases of Cough, Cold, Influenza, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Wboofiing Cnjth, Crimp, Asthma, inflammation of the Long* ; while even Consumption itself has yielded to itg magic influence when all other means have failed. Its whole history proves that the pant has produced no remedy of equal value, as a citre lr the numerous ind dangerous pulmonary attentions which prevail all over the laud. READ THE FOLLOWING LETTER FROM A HIGH LY RESPECTABLE GENTLEMAN: Li UESTON a, Montour Co. Pa., Oct. 22,15J8. This is to certify that I was pronounced by several phy. sicians us consumptive, and had ail the symptoms of tbs disease in its worst fortn. auc-h as coughing, severe paint in the chest, shortness of breath, night sweats, and ex treme weakness and lassitude in my whole system, II y family nearly all having died of the disease. I had given up all hope of recovery, as nothing gave me relief; but through the persuasion of a friend I was induced to trv Dr. WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY. Thi lirst bottle relieved me considerably, and the third bottle cured me entirely. I now feci as we las ever 1 did in my life, and am able to follow uiy occupation as farmer u fully as any one. 1 also had a sister in a more advanced state of the die ease, having been couliued to her bed for over n rear and pronounced beyond hope by our ln-st physicians. She als • was entirely cured by the Wild Cherry, but it re quired six or eight bottles, and she still taker it occasion ally as a preventive, beiug naturally weak chested. 1 would sincerely urge all who are similarly afflicted to try Ih. II iliac s Balsam of I l r ii<l tS Kerry , as 1 am satis fied that but tor your own valuable remedy my sister and myself would not now be living, i will cheerfully au -swer any u who may address nc on the subject and state our cases more fulfy. JACOB MILLER. Caution to Purchaser The only genuine Wistar's Ua\- sim has the written signature of •' I. Bcrrs'* and tbs pro ted one of the Proprietors on the outer wrapper; ail other is vile and worthless. Prepared by SKTH W. FOWLE A CO.. Boston, and for sale bv I'ATTOS A PAYNE and Dr. II C PORTER, TO wanda ; The Drug Store. SmitlifieUl ; Jons MATHER, Ul ster ; G A PERKINS, Athens ; J F la>vc, A SONS. Burling ton ; f) N NKWTON. Monmeton ; I> D PARKHCRST. Le- Roy; LOCKWOUPA BENEDICT. Alba ; GI-ERNSKY A MITCH ELL Troy: J W Woonncax A Co.; Rome; SN BROS SON. Orwell; DAD U BAILEY, LERAYSVILLE, and by dealers everywhere. sa&aaaaa® July 22 1 SCO . by Rev. N'. Callender, of l-aporte. Mr OREL F. THOMAS to Alum WAITY G. CUANDALL, of Albany. September 3, by the "sime, Mr. J. D. BARBER and Mm EMII.Y C. WILCOX. of Albany ilrto astomfscraoits. The State Fair, \ T THE WYOMING BATTt.it GROCMD, Septera ix her 2jth, 2tith, 27th. and 2*th. PROGRAMME OF EXERCISES. Grand Cavalcade ot all the Horse* on exhibition, oa Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. a. in., under the special charge of Chief Marshal John W. Geary, of Greensburj, and Assistant Marshals George Hay,of York, J. Bowmas Bell, of Beading. Procs>i..ii of all the Cattle on exhibition, in the how track, at 12 o'clock M., under charge of Assistant Mr shals Charles Dorrance, of Kingston, E. B. Harvey, d Wilkes-Bart*. All Trotting and Pacing Horses for preliminary trial of siieed at 1 o'clock, p. m., under charge of Assistant Marshals John Stewart, or Lackawanna. William F. Mur ray, of Harrisburg. Charles K. Engle, of Buatleton. At 3 o'clock, p. m.. the trial of Fire Engines, under su perintendence of Walter G. Sterling, H. B. McKeaa, Charles Law, and the Chief Engineer of Scraton. The Committee on Trotting Horses and Fire Engines are narticularly requested to be present at the trial* in their respective departments. All the Judges appointed who may he present or ia the vicinity, will please report themselves at the Pre*!- dent's tent, on the ground, at 4 o'clock, p. m. for the pur pose of organizing. The Committee on reception, consisting of Coi. Dor ranee, Col. Wright, and f>. G. Dreisbaeh, will meet at the Secretary's office. at 10 o'clock, a. m.. for the purpoae of receiving invited guests and delegation! from other Societies. PROGRAMME FOR WEDNESDAY .Sept. 27th. 1. The Chief Marshals. Assistant Marshals and Judge*, will meet at the President's Tent at 0 o'clock A. M., for the parpose of proceeding to duty. 2. At 10, a. m.. trial of those HAND FIRE ENGINES that are prepared to compete for premium*. 3. At 11 o'clock, a. m., GRAND CAVALCADE OF ALL THE HORSES either in harness, saddled, or led; under the direction of the Chief Marshal. 4. At 114 o'cl wk a. m.. all TROTTING HORSES, under the saddle, competing for premiums. 5. At 124 p. m.. all PACING OR RACKING HORSES, under the saddle or in harueaa, competing aa above. (■ At 14 p. m., all TROTTTNG HORSES, either single or double, in harness, aa above. . 7. At 2, p. m., A TRIAL OF STEAM FIRE ENGINE, from Philadelphia ia expected, to play 20 minute* gr The programme for Thursday and Friday will 4* published a* soon as made np by the committee. As much Inconvenience has been experienced by tb* Society, in consequence of horses being entered for pre miums, in no respect worthy and only for the convenience of the owner, a committee has been appointed consist!"* of ('apt. John Urqnhart, Anson Church and James Hicks to deckle upon such as are worthy of occupying stalls ™ competing for premiums ; and those not worthy. in toed judgment, will be charged one dollar a day for each J left upon the ground. J. S. HALDEMAN, President A.O HIESTFR, Secretary. September 5, 1860. NEWS OFFICK^ THE undersigned begs leave to call the attention the citizens of Totvand* and vicinity to the fact, that he is now giving hia whole attention to the A'e* Stulicnary business. I have the ve>y best facilities *> r furnishing all papers. Daily and trttkly. Also all tM Monthly Publication*, on hand as soon as issued. I . <** get any Book published ia the United States on short notice. . Daily Times, Herald, Tribune, and News, furuiah** I** 1 ** 15 cents per week, the Daily World at 10. Now ■* time to anbncrlbe for a daily paper, tn order to get Political News, Election Returns, Ac. A ment ot Stationary will be found at all times, Ink, Fj* • Pens, Envelopes. Ac Ac. Thankful for the liberal P* ronage of my fiitnds, I hope by attending p r°?uitr j my business, to retain their custom, for which 1 sh" I feel grateful. Call at the Bakery and see. | T*n unda, Sept \l<4o A. P. COWtW-
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