The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-11
Our Pcnnsy lvania Correspondence.

ATHENS, Bradford Co., Pa, June Z, 1854.
Politics-D Wlmot-N Nebraska Afecting-Fdym'
ing Prospects Completion of the North Branch
Canal, &c., &c.
Write you from small but fourishing town in
Northern Pennsylvania, situate at the junction of
the Chemung and Susquehanna rivers, formerly
known a. Tioga Point, but modern date distinguish
es it by the more classic appellaton Of Athens.
The political excitement that was caused by the
aboltionists upon the introduction Of the Nebraska
Kansas bill, is fast dying away. This being the
home Of Wilmot, Of "proviso" notoriety, we are
brought, consequently into the very notified OF abo-
iitOnism and demagOguisIn, and upon his discern
ing the washing away OF his political foundation, he
and his organ, bradford Reporter, Towanda, PAP
not idle during the agitation OF That question.
They sought by intrigue and deceit 70 fan and keep
alive the fame upon which their highest hopes aud
fondest political aspirations were dependent, by call
ing meetings, making stump speeches, publishing
fiery editorials, &c. &C.. but as fate would have il,
his me etings did not exhibit that complement Of
numbers that was wished and his speeches and edi-
torals were not received with that gustO that was
anticipated. It IL currently reported now by the
leudngwhgs Of this region that he intends support
ing Pollock, the wing candidate for Governor, this
coming election.
The reelection Of Governor Bgler at the coming
contest Is considered safe beyond donbt; although
the wings are using their utmost exertOn5 to bring
about reconciliation between the free sellers and
their own party; even II they accomplish their
purpose, no fear Of Polocks being elected is appre
hended. Coalition and reconciliation are traits Pc
cnliar to the wings, and one great reason why the
democratic party has maintained its ascendancy,
and always will just long the wings evince that
want OF confidence in themselves and the principles
they profess to avow and just as long as they endea
vor TO form alliances with the different cliques-and
especially free sellers long will
they have traitors in their ranks and remain in the
minority.
A large and enthusiastic meeting endorsing the
passage Of the Nebraska Kansas bill, was held at
Towanda on the 26th ut., when resolutions signify
ing their appreciation, were passed. Wilmots organ
undertook, by publishing lengthy burlesqne, to
make it appear differently from what 1T was, but
failed entirely. The interest that was manifested at
the meeting told but too well that the final passage
Of that bill meets with hearty response from the
masses.
The farming interests in this region are really fat
tering. Wheat during the winter suffered consider
ably, but what survived looks remarkably well, and
the prospect is for good crop. Grass looks pro-
missing; other crops promise fine YIELD and the farm
ers ere anticipating an abundant harvest. Fruit Of
all kinds and Of every possible description that -four
sh in this climate, promises abundantly for the
On Friday, June Q, the first boat upon the North
Branch Canal from this place, left for Pittstown, de-
sgnated by the appropriate title Of General Clover
owned by Z. r. Weiles, Jr, and commanded by Capt.
praise is due him a. one Of the efficient Board Of
Canal Commissioners, for the interest he has mani
tested in getting the work into successful operation
With the opening Of this important work, q new
era dawDs upon the Susquehanna Valley and the
vast region Of country adJacent-an outlet for the
inexhHustibe Quantities Of coal and iron of which
Pennsylvania may well be proud, has, after Q long
season, been effected.
We might emerge here upon the different avenues
opened and advantages accrung from the compile
ton Of this work, but deemng lengthy letters bore
to new acquaintances, we forbear. SAxY.