The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-18
From tie Lchigh TalScy 1EmeS.
The Alliance---Bell, Barrett. Porter, Hut
ohinson and the Know Nothing.

The Allianae---Bell, Barrett, Porter, Hut
chinson and the Know Nothing.
Tn this judicial district, composed of
the Counties of Carbon, Monroe Pike and
Wayne, there was fierce contest for
President Judge. The candidates were,
Hon. Thomas S. Bell, Know Nothing,
and Hon. George II. Barrett, Democrat.
The history of this contest is somewhat
interesting. The Know Nothing, of course,
are largely in a minority. The council,
of Carbon succeeded in forming an ali-
ance with Hon. James Madison Porter,
John Nixwisser Hutchinson, Milo NJ.
Dimmick, William Over6eld, and others
of the Winehaga Tribe to elect Judge
Bell. The plans Of the Allies were well
concocted, and kept profound secret
The first assault was made on the chief
fortress, called Regular Nomination" }"
and although things looked very promis-
ing for while, the old fortress was found
to be impregnablc, and the garrison COM
posed of Regulars, rcpulsed the Allies
with great slaughter. a council of war
was then held, and the ope's field agreed
upon. The Carbon Pioneers" under
command of Major General Dimmick,
and his staff, consisting of Generals Pack
er, Siewers and the Grand Sacbem of
the Know Nothings formed the advance
guard. The commander in chef, Gen
eralissimo James Madison Porter, hero
of the war of 1912, escorted by his Aid
de Camp, Jonny Hutchinson, proceeded
in person to old Monroe. Their head
quarters was at Stroudsburg,-a fine
commanding position, located near the
centre of the battle ground, where the
plan Of the grand fight was most skill
fully arranged. Unfortunately, the "Reg-
ulars" succeeded in cutting off all COM
munication with that portion of the Alli-
ed forces called "Know Nothings" Of
Monroe, Pike, and Wayne, and their
brethern of Carbon, whilst Gen. Dimmick
felt perfectly satisfied that all was right,
and that the whole Allied Army was tho
roughly organized and ready for concert
ed action, the Regulars succeeded in gain
ing access to the private plans ofthe Mon
Know Nothings, and by the most skill
tul management. induced them to fight on
'tother side. On the second Tuesday in
October, Gen. Dimmick. commander Of
the Carbon Pioneers commenced the at
tack, and the way they slaughter the
Regulars" here in Carbon deserved a
brilliant victory. But the "Regulars" of
Monroe, Pike and Wayne were so vel
provided with men and means, and in
stead of finding K, n for Bell, they were
scduced into the ranks of the Regulars
and fought most obstinately, and in re-
markable short space Of time, the shouts
of victory along the whole line were heard
by the Regulars" BY very good gener-
alship, Gen. Dimmick managed to secure
a safe retreat for his Know Nothing AL
lies of Carbon. But, the brave General
himself, his illustrious leader, Generals
simo james Madison Porter, Jonny Nix
Wiser Hutchinson, Bill OTerfeld and |
he whole tribe Of Winnebagoes fell into
he hands of tie Regulars, together with
III thlir knapsacks, clothing, ammunition
md large bundles Of 5 i tickets. just as
rood as new! A council Of war was i'm
held, to determine what should
oe done with the prisoners. The rank and
lie Regulars rushed in upon the council,
md the cry chang tbem,' "ride 'em on
'ails" and "drum 'em out Of the camp"
vas almost overwhelming. With great
however, the officers succeeded
n restoring order, and wisely decided to
land them over to the ciriI authorities,
lnder the new Judge, Mr.. Barrett, who,
umor says, will read the celebrated
Wayne County charge of Judge Porter
o the Grand jury, which pronounced
Know Nothingism indictable for conspir-
cy! The authority, of course cannot be
Questioned by Generalissomo Porter, who
vii, fear, find "Jordon very hard
DAD to travel" That be will be convict
q Of the cospiracy, seems to be the gen.
raj opinion, but that he will be recon-
lended to the mercy Of the Court sin
erely hope. for he is an old man, and
endered his country valuable service "in
mes that tried mems souls" j. j.
Mauck Chunk, Oct. 1lth 1855.