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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-08

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And by all Druggists everywhere.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

THE AUSTRALIAN INsURREcToN-GreatB Bri-
tain is in dagger of losing another of her distant
colonies Australia has exhibited, for two
years past, disposition to throw off the au-
thority of the mother country as exercised by
the Colonial Government, and to set up a gov
ernment better adapted to the genius of the
colony and the spirit and wants Of its people
Similar in character to the first emigration to
California, the people are not accustomed to
control or willing to submit to the restraints of
law in which they have so small a voice in ere
ating. The democratic representative element
would sit easier upon such population, and
the wants of the community be legally embodi-
ed more promptly, than through Colonial
Government, whose acts are subject to confir-
nation and modification by another Govern
ment thousands of miles distant Abuses will
always exist where the authority to correct
them is not present and immediate in its ac-
ton. The repeated complaints of the Austria
lians prove that the Colonial Government of
| that country is not an exception, and these
| abuses, with the oppressive character of much
of the legislation, have tended to ALLEVIATE the
affections Of large portion of the most ungov-
ernable part Of the population They have
several times made hostile manifestations
against the enforcement of the laws, particular
ly the eXactiOn by the Government of license
fee to dig in the mines. 1t was the attempt to
enforce this law which has produced the last
outbreak. The English papers give the fol-
lowing intelligence respecting its success
BY the arrival of the Marco Polo we have
dates from Melbourne to the % December
From the papers brought by this ship we learn
that serious riot took place at Ballarat on
the 30th of November which was not quelIed
when the vessel left, though 1000 soldiers, sal
| lors, and mariners had been sent to quell it
The cause Of the riot was the attempt of the
government authorities to collect the pay for
the diggers' licenses, the said diggers having
at monster meeting, come to the resolution
to resist payment. On Thursday the commits
Sioner in charge sent out party to search for
unlicensed miners. A body Of the police went
to the gravel pits, and then attempting to make
an arrest, they were pelted with stones and
| forced to retire. The resident commissioner
then returned with a large reinforcement of
police and troops, and, having read the riot
act, required all quietly-disposed persons to re-
tire. A large mob had by this time collected
but on this notice very many persons withdre W
and then the military proceeded to disperse
the remainder
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24
Correspondence of the Evening Post.l


Perhaps reconstruction of the Cabinet may
be necessary OF that, however, there is no
thing absolutely known, but the appointments
of late clearly point to a new and better state
of things at hand. When Col BENTON was
being tried in the furnace of afflicton, the Pre-
sident called on him and rendered to him a
home and the hospitalities of the White House
This was too much for the stern old Roman,
who could defy a world in arms against him,
but melted to tears at such consideration and
kindness from the President He declined, with
suitable expressions of gratitude accepting,
however, the proffered use of the library and
manuscripts.
The Supreme Court has decided the Fremont
case in his favor, confirming his title to the
lands, but reserving the question of minerals.
1t was ably and eloquenty argued by Mr..
JONES, the counsel, and brother-in-law of Col.
Fremont and by Mr.. CRIrrENDEN in favor, and
by the AttOrney-G General against him. This
will make to Col. Fremont some amends for
the serious injury which he had suffered from
the neglect of the government to provide for
the payment of large sums disburscd by Col.
Fremont in California for the government, and
for which he was arrested and detained for a
long time in London. The appointment of
solicitor to the board of claims is Il very forth
nate one.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24
-Four Days Later from Europe
EMPEROR NICHOLAS DEAD


HALIFAX, March Is.
The ROYAL mail steamship Africa, Capt.
Harrison, has arrived at this port, ca route for
Boston. She left Liverpool on her regular day,
the Sd instant. Her adyices are consequently
four days later than those received by the
Pacific. The news is of the most important
and startling character
The emperor of Russia is dead. He expir-
ed suddenly at one O'Clock on the morning OF
Friday the second instant, and the event
created the greatest excitement. No details
have been received, but there can be no doubt
of the fact, as it was announced in the House
of Lords on Friday night by Lord Clarendon,
and in the Commons by Lord Palmerston.
Surmises were afoat that he was assassinated,
but it is thought he died of apoplexy, after an
attack of influenza.
His illness was known in England before
the news of his death was received, and caused
slight rise in the funds. The effect of his
death, of course, had not transpired when the
Africa left Liverpool
The Vienna conference was to open on the
growing stronger.
LoNDoN, Friday night, March 9, 1855.
This evening in the House Of Lords, the
Earl of Clarendon rose and said 9 think it
my duty to communicate to your lordships the
contents of teegraphic despatch which |
received half an hour since from her Majestys
minister at the Hague, that the Emperor
Nicholas died this morning at one o'clock of
Pulmonary apoplexy, after an attack of in
huenza. | have also received despatch from
her Majesty's minister at Berlin, stating that
the Emperor of Russia died at twelve o'clock
this morning. An hour before this despatch
arrived, received accounts from Lord John
Russell at Berlin, stating that the Emperor
was on the point of death, and had already
taken leave of his family. Although this
event occurred so short time ago, as between
twelve and one o'clock this morning, there can
be no doubt, under these circumstances, of its
authenticity
! In the House of Commons, Lord Palmerston
made similar statement.
I FRANcE-The Emperor was at the Camp OF
st. Omer Nothing further was known res
pecting his intended visit to the Crimea.
There were rumors of some important arrests
for political causes having been privately made
, in Paris. Persons of high distinction are said
to be implicated.
The WCRUeur announces the loss of French
frigate, with troops, in the Straits of Bonfacio
All perished-600 or upwards.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24
THE RECIPROCITY TREATY.-The President

THE RECIPRoCITY TREATY.-The President
has announced that the reciprocity treaty has
gone into effect. The proclamation says =
From this date the following articles being
the growth and produce of the said provinces
of Canada New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and
Prince Edwards Island, to wit:-Grain, -four,
and breadstufis of all kinds; animals of ali
kinds; fresh, smoked and salted meats; cot
ton-wool; seeds and vegetables; undried fruits;
fish of all kinds; products of fish and all other
creatures living in the water; poultry, eggs,
hides, furs, skins, or tails unClressed: stone or
marble in its crude or unwrought state; slate,
butter, cheese tallow, lard, horns, manures, ores
of metals of all kinds coal, pitch, tar, turpen-
tine, ashes, timber and lumber of all kinds.
round, hewed and sawed, manufactured in
whole or in part; fire-wood, plants, shrubs and
trees; peltS, wool, fish oil, rice, broom-corn and
bark; gypsum, ground or unground; hewn or
wrought or unWrought burr or grind-stones:
dye-stuffs, fax, hemp and tow, unmanufactur-
ed; manufactured tobacco; rags-shall be
introduced into the United States free of duty.
so long as the said treaty shall remain in force
subject however, to be suspended in relation
to the trade with Canada, on the condition
mentioned in the fourth article of the said trea-
ty; and that all the other provisions of the
said treaty shall 60 into effect and be observed
on the part Of the United States
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

RELGIoUs-The Board of Managers Of the
American Baptist Union have been in session
in New York for the past few days. Then
main business before the meeting was in refer
ence to the Missionary enterprise in Burnah
and some curious disclosures were made in re
lation to the characters of certain weltkn0Tn
missionaries The utmost excitement prevails
among the Baptist denomination as to the pro
bable action of the Board, and fears are enter
tanned that the cause of foreign missions will
be apt to suffer, whatever their course MAYBE
The questions in dispute were finally referred
to committee of nine, to report at the annual
meeting of the Union, to be held at ChicagoA
May next.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

An IMPORTANT BII-A bill is now before
the Legislature of this State, and will probably
become a law, which will affect to considera-
BILE extent, the existing legal relations between
husband and wife, and parents and children
The first section provides that the power of any
married woman to bcqueath or devise her pro
perty by will shall be restricted as regards the
husband, to the same extent as the husbands
power so to dispose of his property is restricted
as regards the wife, namely, so that any sur
viying husband may, against her will, elect to
take such share and interest in her real and
personal estate as she can, when surviving,
elect to take against his will in his estates, Or
otherwise to take only her real estate as tenant
by the courtesy.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

NEw-YoRK ASSAY OFFICE-The new bill
which passed Congress at the last hour, rea
tive to the Assay Office in New York city, is
to authorize the the assayers to refine all the
gold sent in on deposit whether for coinage OF
bars. Hitherto the portion ordered for coin
age could only be put into rough bars, and
then sent to Philadelphia for refining and coin
age. No bars but refined bars for coinage are
now to be sent forward. The work of reno
val of the Mint from Philadelphia goes on one
step at time.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24
MEETING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE.

The Democratic Standing Committee for
Bradford County are requested to meet at the
Ward House. in the Borough of Towanda, on
Wednesday, April 4, 1855, at O'Clock, p. Nj.
The members of the Committee are urgently
requested be be present.
The following named gentlemen compose
the Standing Committee e. o. GooDRcH,
CHESTER Thomas, H. S. SALISBURY, FRANCIS
HoMET, FRED. ORwAS, MILO MERRILL, HENRY
GIBBS, JOHN RowLEE, EUGENE KELLER
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

SPEAKING OUT IN MEEr1NG.-The St Lon,
Intelkgencer, in noticing the visit of Gen. Ha:
TON to New England on lecturing trip, talks
thus pointedly =
What singular notions our U. S. ScnatoH
have now G-days PETIT has been spendil.
the winter at Indianapolis to keep the Old l.
ners in power there. Dixon has been stayin:
at home, at Henderson, Ky, attending 10 )
new wife. ATcnsoN has been pipe-layirg and
wlre-pullng in Kansas and Missouri and lIa:
TON is gadding around with an Indian blanh
over his shoulders, thinking himself wonderl.
ly popular, and in the straight road to the Pr
Sidency, because his name is 'Sam7 In t2
meantime the abolitionists are taking Consrr,>
and DOUGLAS and BUTLER, (of 5. c., are :"
ting drunk and blackguarding them
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24
CHASE ON PRIVATE LETTERS.

Our friend, the Ex-Speaker, seems to have a
very decided Pcnch1m for publishing private
letters. Generally, correspondence, written in
the confidence of friendships considered sacred
not even to be exhibited to others, and partic-
ularly not to the injury of the writer, But
CHASE seems to hold different ideas of the
sanctity of private correspondence. His maxim
is, we presume, that the end justfies the means,
and so he does not hesitate to descend to that
which gentlemen are very careful to avoid.
His latest exploit in this line, is the publ
cation of letter written by the editor of the
Reporter to him, some two years since, asking
him for a friendly letter to the Canal Board
to accompany bid for work. This letter Mr.
CHASE finds in his files" and parades in his
paper, for some object-knowno only to himself
Strange as it may appear after his late per
formances, the letter is correctly copied, to the
best of our recollection
If we could adopt Mr.. CHAsE's code of NOR
ality and gentlemany intercourse, we have NJ
doubt we could produce from our files" let
ters written by him, which would not appear
particularly gratifying in print. But We cal
assure Mr.. CHASE that no provocation cal
make us so far forget what is due to the cir
cumstances under which those letters were writ
ten as to give them publicity in any shape o.
manner. They were written in the confidence
of fricndship-and we shall never so far trans
gress the bounds of common decency as to make
them public.
In the meantime, Mr.. CHASE has upon hi
" files" other letters from u.s. We do not sup
pose that he has any compunctions in the wa!
of his publishing them, if by SO doing he coulC
crafty his malvoaleEce-but we give him en-
tire liberty to do so, if he see fit. We neyel
yet wrote letter which we would regret t
have made public. When we Go, we shall bt
very careful not to place it in the possession o
man whose ideas of propriety and honor ar
as lax as those of the editor of the Democrat
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

COMMON SCHOOL STATE CoNvENTIoS-The
Superintendent of Common Schools of this
State has issued call for a State Convention
of County Superintendents at Harrisburg on
Wednesday the lth day of April next, for
mutual consultation, and the discussion and
adoption of such measures as may tend to a
more complete and effective organization for
the advancement of Common Schools, and the
cause of popular education This is decidedly
good movement.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY" IN kANSAS-'
man named Cantril, who lives in IndepcndtaF,.
ka1sas, actually supposed That he had rs~
in this free country to paint his own wase y
please his own fancy. So he had the "ol@
Kansas Free State" painted on his wagon Z
big letters. This excited the indignation =
Popular Sovereignty Otho Hall, who jHmlt.
up in the forward end of the wagon AMI a''a,
ed Cantril with knife. He was ho"e,"
prevented from doing much injury to the n'r 'c
so he cOntented himself with cutting the T,r IT,
ering of the wagon to pieces CantriI had n'
arrested, and upon the trial it was fully "gTrfs Ts
that Hall had threated to kill CantrlL !.
Justice, however, examined Cantrll as "
political opinions, and finding him N ia ia'~ =,
keeping slavery out of Kansas, fHfa IL"
teen doliars end LEI UaN 60 FREE!
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

Our RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.-The Spanish
Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the session of
the Cortes on the 10th of FEBRUARY, is reported
to have said, that I" the Spanish government
had ordered new examination of all the
questions pending with the United States, to
the end of deciding speedily what is just."-
This is probably a preliminary step to expect
negotiations with our new Minister.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

SALE OF THE MAIN LINE-The bill now ho-
fore House for the sale of the Main Line Of
the Public Works is considerably different from
the one past last session, and is intended bv
the favorableness of its terms to invite bids
from parties not able to command much cani-
tai. 1t authorizes the Governor to put M the
Main Line at public sale in Philadelphia, with
in ninety days from the passage of this act and
to sell the same for any sum not less than
100000. If sold for less than 81 500. 600
twenty per cent. is to be paid within ninety
days, and the balance in ten equal annual in
stalments. If over that sum and less than
| $S 900, 900, no payment but the interest shall
be required for five years, and then the DUR
chase money shall be paid in ten equal annual
instalments. If over 5000 900 and less than
$500, 600, the first payment shall not be re-
quired for ten years, and the rest in ten wears
following. If over $500, 600 and less than
$9,000000 or over, then no payment of prn-
cipal shall be required for twenty years. and
the whole shall then be paid in ten annual in
stalments Interest to run at the rate of five
per cent on the whole of either sum from the
day of purchase, payable semi-annuallyi in State
bonds at par, or cash.
Any railroad, canal or other company now
incorporated, may become the purchaser, and
the whole works, until paid for shall be free
from taxation. The Pennsylvania road, if it
becomes the purchaser is to be released from
the tonnage tax, and any company purchasing
it is authorised to construct a new road from
Harrisburg to Pittsburg, or from Harrisburg
to Philadelphia.
The proceeds of the sale, both principal and
interest, are to be added to the sinking fund
for the payment of the state debt
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

FATAL BRAvADo.-A man, named Stedman.
a cabinetinaker at Aurora, Portage county,
Ohio, one day last last week, remarked to a
homeopathic physician there -" L could take
any quantity of your pills without injury" The
doctor replied-"I If you were to take such a
quantity of this" pointing to a special medi-
cine, "it would kill You" The foolish man
swallowed the medicine before he could be pre-
vented, aud died the same day.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

THE MONEY MARKET-Thc financial article
of the Ercning Post says that money abounds
to excess among the capitalists, who are the
usual lenders of money, and the demand is ex-
ccedingly langud not because money is plen-
ty with the mass of traders, but because the
diminish ed business and the general want of
speculation limits their wants Besides which,
credit itself is much contracted. There is an
excess of caution, which restricts the use of
money, while the mercantile acceptances of ac-
knowlcdged character are offered in very small
amounts.
The rates forcall loans are to per cent
to first class borrowers, and for prime and good
business paper to for short dates a for
six months. Rates are irregular for inferior
descriptions of paper, though there is little dis
count over per cent"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

THE CorRr OF CLAMs.-Preparations are al
ready Oh foot in Washington for the Court of
Claims The Court is admitted to be singular
ly well constituted, and the Judges appointed,
will, if they accept the Office, command public
confidence to an extent almost unexampled-
1t has been said that those who are interested
in the French claim for spoliations, prior to
1900, will bring them for adjudication before
this Court. Some Of the parties contemplate
that movement. But it is doubtful whether
they come within the jurisdiction of the Court
according to the law, unless under that proyis-
ion which gives them jurisdiction over cases
which may be specially referred to them by
Congress.
BY resolution, Congress may thus dispose
of those claims. In that case, the Court would
decide, first, whether the claims are valid, as
against the Government, and if so, would 90
on to ascertain the genuinenesS and amount Of
each particular claim brought before them, az
cording to the rules of evidence which they
might establish The whole amount Of the
claims was stated lately in Congress to be $l2
100000 without interest. But it is under
stood from some of the agents of the claims
that they intend to make another trial before
Congress at the next session, in the hope Of
in both Houses.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

bas~ We are requested by W. C. BocART
Secretary of the Bradford County Agricutu.
raj Society, to say that the second Annual Re.
port of the proceedings of the Society is ready
for distribution, and may be had by applypg
at his Office over REEDS Drug Store
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

SEARCH FOR C~smANDER KANE-The Secre-
tary of Navy has purchased for $50 900, the
steam propeller City of Boston, for the purpose
of despatching her on the expedition in search
of Commander Kane. She will be despatched
as soon as she can be reftted, probably about
the lst of June.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

BaH The weather. that fruitful theme of
comment t)-has during the present month been
OF that sort usually denominated March wea-
ther." One day sunshine and warmth-the
next, clustering and cold. AT this present
writing, Winter lingering in the lap of Spring.
does not show any indications of desire to va
cate his seat. Before this reaches our readers
however the blast of Boreas may have given
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

FIRE.-On Sunday morning about O'Clock,
fire broke ont in Waverly, which burnt four
teen stores and shops, including Spaldings
Block. Loss 10000 insured $1,000.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

Sss~ The types upon which this paper is now
printed, arc from the Foundry of j. CONNER &
Son, New York. They speak for themselves.
For elegance of appearance, for durability and
all the essentials which printers desire in pro-
curing type those made by CoNNERs take pre-
cedence. Their establishment is one of the
oldest and best known in the country, and in
all their dealings they are careful and agreea-
ble We can with confidence and pleasure re-
commend to our brothers of the cart preserva-
tive" to give them a call, when in want of ma
terials.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

way to balmy breezes, and the ice-locked streams
feel the quickening power of old Sol. We
would advise our readers not to calculate upon
any such thing.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24

!. The Games CAsE.-The application of Mrs.
GAINEs for probate on lost will of her father
Ia! been refused on the ground ofinsuAfcieucy Of
e''d>nce, II is thought another hearing in the
case ~. b. granted. WV
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-24
B9~ The jury and trial lists, and advertis
ments for May Court, will appear in our neA

Mr.. j. b. SYKES, of Owego, advertises in
another column Corn-panter, which is GER
tainly reasonable enough in price. He intends
to offer it to our farmers, and they can Judge
of its utility for themselves. Mr. S. is engag-
ed in business at Owego, and is certified to us
as entitled to confidence.