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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

INTERESTING FROM THE GREAT SALT LANE
Intelligence from Salt Lake city represents that
Col Steptoe declined the nomination of
Governor of Utah, and that Judge Kinney,
Chief Justice, has been offered the appoint
ment. He has stated that he will accept
Col Steptoe'S command was to leave Salt Lake
city, on the 9th of April, for Rush Valley,
from which camping place they start for Cali
fornia in the beginning of May. The object
of his expedition was to secure the murdercrs
of Capt GunniSon, Mr. Kern of Philadelphia,
and others massacred by the Indians in Octo-
Der, 1858. The Chiefs agreed to give up seven
Indians Can-Osh then turned over to Major
Reynolds four men, a squaw who had helped to
strip the dead, and and child about three Old
Major Reynolds refused to receive the child,
but took charge of the men and the Squaw,
stating to Can-Osh through the Interpreter,
Mr. Bean, that he still held him responsible for
the delivery in Salt Lake city of the remainder
Some of the Indians were very much diSsatis-
fled with the proceeding, and one chief pointed
his rifle at the officers, but the troops soon
brought their rifles to bring him down, when
he desisted. The Indian murdercrs were tried
at Nephi, by Mormon jury, and convicted of
manslaughter in the second degree, and sentenc-
Va W ehiSN JSHA ou IuCil
way to Jail they were permitted to escape
The account says:
Several members of the Mormon jury
acknowledged that they had received instruc-
tiOns from Brigham Young what verdict to
give. 1t is well known that the oath of
Mormon in the church is paramount to all other
obligations. The Hon. Judge Kinney, after
the verdict, declared that it was in direct
violation of the evidence adduced The prin-
cipal object of Col. Steptoe's expedition was
to obtain satisfaction for the murder of Gunni-
sons party !; but the Mormon's in order to de-
feat this purpose, have acted in manner than
can be only accounted for by their intense
hatred towards the general government The
above information comes direct from an officer
who was present at the time. The writer
speaks strongly of the scheming aud duplcity
of the Mormons which, he says, strongly in
dicates that they anticipate makinguse of the
Indians at some future day, should there be
rupture between the two nations of the
MormonS" and Americans"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

The WAR-The public mind in Europe has
come to the conclusion that the war, instead of
being sharp and short, as was first suggested
will be long and bloody. The London Times
says: 1t is mere selfdelusion to talk of peace
now. We must make up our minds to fight it
out with stout heart and a strong hand."-
Yet we see that Lord Palmcrston is still de-
luding himself and Parliament with the hope
that the war may yet be closed by negotiation.
He is " holding the door open," but as long as
a barrier of conditions stands in the way op-
posed to Russian designs, no Russian Minister
will enter. The nation is for war, vigorously
prosecuted. The Ministers are for peace, if
they can get it-but with no possibility of get
ting it.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

OREGoN.-The people of this territory are to
vote in June next upon the question of organic
ing State Government and applying to Con-
gress for admission into the Union. The same
question was submitted to the people at the
last election, and after an animated canvass
decided in the negative, the Southern counties
going strongly against it, in the expectation Of
being joined with part of California to make
new territory The Democratic Territorial
Convention of Oregon, was to meet on the | lth
of last month and the. Whig Convention on the
18th, to nominate candidates for a delegate to
Congress. A fierce warfare of words was 60
ing on in the Democratic newspapers, which
were divided in their preferences between LANE,
the present incumbent, and Judge o. c. PRATT
1t was quite probable that whoever received the
nomination, both LANE and PRATT would be
run by their respective friends. An attempt
will be made to unite the Wings and Know
Nothings on the same candidate, which, if
successful, will probably prevail also at the
election. No one is named as the Whig can
didate
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

TRIAL OF MAIL RoBBERs.-The trial of the
young men detected in stealing mail bags at
Elmira, last fall, lately took place at Roches-
ter Leris H. Stone, the principal was found
guilty, and seatcnced to ten years Imprisonment
at hard labor in the Auburn State Prison.
William Gates was also arraigned as an ac-
compce, plead guilty to the stealing of mail
bag and its contents, but was not sentenced.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

THE WHEAT CRoP OF MICHIGAN.-The
Detroit Democrat states that the sight of the
wheat fields in the northern part of the State
is perfectly glorious. The breadth sown is
unusually great, and the staple is deep green,
almost to blackness, rank, strong, thick and
high. With all allowance for casualties. it
may be most confidently predicted that the
wheat crop will be most unusually abundant
and excellent.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

The Z. S. SENArE.-There are six vacancies
in the United States Senate-one Wing and
five Democratic. New Hampshire, Indiana,
Alabama, Missouri, California and Penn
sylvania have each to elect Senator. Mr..
Gwin, of California, will claim seat on the
ground that plurality vote elects in California,
and he got that vote on first ballot.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

basn THE STEAM FIRE ENGINE is becoming
favorite, in spite of the prejudices against im-
provements. The city of Columbus on Friday
last made a contract with Mr. Latta for a
steam fire engine, to be half the capacity of
those now in use in Cincinnati 1t is to be
done in four months, and to cost $4,000. This
does not look like being able to pay.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

PRoGREss OF IMPRovEMENr-The Boston
Evening Journal made its appearance on Mon
day, the whole edition printed on paper made
entirely of bass-wood shavings. We have not
seen the Journal, but New York paper,
noticing it, says its appearance is everything
that can be desired, and promises well for the
success of the revolution in paper making
which the fact intimates.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

BEAUTIES OF SLAvERY.-E Elijah Williams, a
rich planter of BarDesville, South Carolina,
arrived in Cincinnati, Monday, May 2lst, inst.
with eight negroes, one of whom was his wife,
six his children and the other his wife's mother.
The object of his visit here was to manumt
the whole and settle them in this State Just,
however, as he stepped from the steamboat
into carriage he fell dead. The negroes
having been brought here are of course free
under our State laws. Mr. Williams had
previously willed the whole of his estate to the
negroes
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

THE PLACE TO LIVE IN.-Flour is selling in
San Francisco, California, at Sc per bbl in
Philadelphia -four sells at $l3 Wheat in San
Francisco is $l25, and in Philadelphia 50 80
to 81 70. As wages, too are much higher in
California than on this side of the Union, it
cannot be very hard to live in San Francisco
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

GONE TO SEBAsroPoL.- members of
Congress were passengers in the Atlantic, which
sailed from New York, on the 10th, among
the number Hon. G. A. Grow, from this dis
trict They proceed straight to Constantine
pie, and from thence to Eupatoria and the other
points of war in the Crimea, returning in time
to take their seats at the opening of Congress.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

One FoTE.-At recent election in Cham
bersburg, Pa, one cote elected the three town
Auditors. 1t was not generally known they
were to be voted for One single individual,
familiar with the charter of the borough, vo-
ted for these officers. They were, of course,
elected, and he selected them The borough
was surprised.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

HALL, the negro barber, who was arrested
at New Orleans, for robbing man of $I4 900
by administering chloroform while shaving him
at Dunkrk, was tried in Chautauque county
on Monday, convicted, and sentenced to the
State prison at Auburn for fifteen years.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

ESCAPE OF PRIsoNERs.-Last Friday night
week, three prisoners escaped from Jail at
Wilkes-barre, Pa, two of whom fell into
hogshead sunk in the yard Of the gas works,
and full of coal tar, and had to leave their
clothing behind.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

MEssRs. Mason, MEYLERT & Co., have re-
Gently established an Exchange and Banking
Office at Scranton, under charge of ROBERT c.
SIMPSON, formerly with LAroRrL, MASON & Co.
of this place. The business community of that
place, will find Mr.. S. q courteous and obliging
officer
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

GREAT ROBBERY IN ILLINoIs-The ST. Louis
Republican of Monday has despatch from
Carrolton, ILL.,, which states that the safe of
the clerk of that county was on the night pre-
vious, blown open by inserting powder in the
key hole, and three thousand and twenty-five
dollars taken therefrom
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

SUICIDE IN THE cARs.-On the 7th inst. the
cars of the Michigan Southern Road had Just
stopped at the depot in Toledo, Ohio, when
German, name unknown, passenger, fired
pistol through his head blowing it to atoms
He was lately from California, of very respec-
table appearance, and had eight hundred dol
lars and two gold watches on his person
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

A BURGLAR SHoT.--On the night of the 7th
instant, the house of II. Smith, postmaster at
the Ten Mile house, Ozonkee, Wisconsin, was
entered by several ruffians disguised as negros
VINO beat Mr.. and Mrs Smith severely, and
stole S61o in specie from desk. Mrs. Smith
secured pistol and handed it to her husband,
who tired at one of the rufians, bringing him
TO the ground, bnt his companions picked mn
the wounded man ana dcoanped r
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

RoBBERY-The Ticket office of the n. Y. e.
E. Railroad, at Elmira, was entered Saturday
night, by some person unknown, and nearly
$500 distracted from the safe. The safe was
not broken open, but unlocked, and after the
money was taken out, nicely locked again.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

GREAT FooT RAcE.-Ou Tuesday afternoon,
foot race of ten miles, for $1,000, was run on
the Cambridge (MasS.) trotting course, by two
of whom won the race in 81 minutes and %
seconds
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

Col JOSEPH B. BAKER, of Lancaster county,
and WM. S. CAMPBELL, of Allegheny, have been
spoken of as candidates for the nomination by
the Democratic State Convention, for Canal
Commissioner
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

ha~ The Lackawaxen Bridge, on the Erie
Railroad, was destroyed by fire on Friday last.
Loss 100000
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

Gov. REEDER.-We give below an extract
from letter to a gentleman in this city from
one who battled well and long for the rights of
the South, and who will still aid it in all that
justly belongs to it but it is very evident that
his feelings have been soured at the conduct of
the Missourlans. This is only one of many
similar cases which have come to our knowi-
edge -PmnSWraaian.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

Two MEN BURNED TO DEArH.-Detrou
Saturda9 May 10, lS55.-In q building
destroyed by fire last night, just outside the
city limits, two men were burned to death
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26

HoN. JOHN c. SPENCER died at ALBANY, on
Thursday, 18th instant, aged SO years.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26
WASHINGTON Cry. Nav 18th

"Gov. Reeder has proud but most critical
position. The murderers in Missouri pursue
him alone because he will not yield to their
demand for slavery by illegal votes in Kansas
Had he done SO, there would not have been
the skeleton of Democratic party left in the
free states. He might have purchased ease
and place by letting the slave owners of
Missouri take the charge of Kansas.
He might have been Governor or Senator
but he thought of Pennsylvania and the North
and OF his honor, and he acted as an honest
and patriotic Democrat. He goes back, and
will sell his life dearly, if any effort is made to
do him personal injury.
The fact is, the South ask too much of us.
l am sick of their arrogance-sick of their
vioence--and am resolved that however ready
| am to stand by their rights, will not sustain
their wrongs Slavery is not God descended
1t is not divinity. 1t is a load to carry.
and we must have it made heavier than it is
by arrogant exaction"
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12

CHINESE VIEW OF WESTERN Devils.
The Chinese Of the interior, whom
business takes to Canton or Macao, al
ways 90 the first thing to look at the
Europeans on the parade. 1t is one of
the most amusing of sights for them
They squat in rows along the sides of
the quays, smoking their pipes and fan
ming themselves, ontempiating the
while with satirical and contemptuous
eye the English and Americans, who
promenade up and down from one end 10
the other, keeping time with admirable
precision. Europ ans who go to China
are apt to consider the in nhabilapts of the
Celestial Empire very odd, and supreme
ly diculouS, and the provincial Chinese
at Canton and Macao pay back the sen
tlment with interest. 1t is very anus
ing to hear their sarcastic remarks on
the appearance of the Devils of the
West, their utter astonishment at the
sight of their tight fttipg garments,
their ~ onderful trousers, and Prodigious
round hats, like chimney -pots--the shirt
collars adaptd d to cut off the ears, and
making frame around such gfotesque
faces, with long nozes and blue eyes, no
beard or m4stache, but handful of cur
ly hair on each check The shape of
the dress coat puzzles them above every
thing. They try In vain to account for
it, calling it half-garment, because
there is nothing in front to correspond
with the tails behind They admire the
judgment and exquisite taste of putting
buttons as big as sapecks behind the
back, where they never have any thing
to button. How much handsomer they
think themselves with their narrow, OBJ
lique, black eyes, high cheek bones. and
little round noses, their shaven crowns,
and magnificent pig=tails hanging al
most to their heels. Add to all these
natural graces conlcal hat, covered
with red fringe, an ample tunic with
large sleeves, and black satin boots, with
white sole of immense thickness, and
it must be evident to all that a European
cannot compare IN appearance with a
Chinese Hus's Chimese Empire.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12
NUMBER p.
MAY

n~A case of woman's devotion has
recently been brought to our knowledge.
which certainly equals anything that we.
have ever met with in the realms OF ro>
nance. The circumstances occurred in
this city, and are perfectly well authen-
ticaled. While the small pox was raging
here few weeks ago, young man en-
ployed in4 a store ON Lake street was
seized with the disease. 1t was, of
course, improper for him to remain
there, and the people with whom he
lived, who were distant relatives of his,
refused to permit him to stay in their
house. The result was that he was ia
ken to pest-house 1t SO happened that
he was engaged to be m rried to a most
estimable and amiable young lady. No,
sooner did she hear of his condition, than
she determined at once that she would
nurse him. She underwent vaccination,
and then went where they had taken her
betrothed. to the pest-h0use. Here she
found him, alone, sick, wretched, de-
serted by all the world. And here she
remained, like ministering angel, wait
ing beside his bed of pain, soothing his
distresses, and attending to his wants
He died. But how consoling must have
been his last moments! Though all the
world had forsaken him, she, whom he
loved better than all the world, remained
faithful to tho last. Her hand it was
that smoothed his pillow her eyes still
beamed upon him with with mournful
but undated affection into her ear he
poured his last words of love, of sorrow.
and of hopes that in this world might
never be fulfilled
1t recalled to our mind, when we
heard it, the words that Bulwer puts in
the mouthof one of his characters: "To
be watched and tended by the one we
love, who would not walk blind and
barefoot over the whole world ;''-CM-
eag0 Tribune.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12

CoNrENrMEsr--It happen d ono,
in hot summers day was standing
near well. when little bird H W down.
seeking water. There was, indeed,
large trough near the well, but it was
empty, and l grieved for moment to
think that the little crea,ure must 60 a
wav thirsty; but it settled upon the edge
of the trough, bent its little head for
wards, then raised it again, spread its
wings and scared away singing; its thirst
was appeased. l walked up to the
trough, and there in the stone-work |
saw little hole about che sze of a wren's
egg. The water held there had been a
source of revival and refreshment; it had
found enough for the present, and desir-
ed no more. This is contentment.
Again l stood by lovely, sweet
smelling flower, and there came bee
humming and sucking; and it chose the
flower for its fe Id Of sweets. But the
flower had no honey. This knew, for it
had no nectary What, then, thought
|, will the bee do 1t came buzzing
out of the cup to take further flight;
but as it came up it spied the stamens
full of golden farlna, good for making
wax, and it rolled its little legs against
them until they looked like yellow hose,
as the bee-keepers say; then, thus heav-
lily laden, few away home. Then !
said, "Thou camest seeking honey, and
finding none, hast been satisfied with wax
and hast stored it for thy house that thy
labor might not be in vain.
Thou likewise shalt be to me lesson
of contentment."
The n ght is far spent-the dark night
Of ogble-that sometime threatened to
close around us, but the day is at hand,
and even in the night there we're stars,
and I have looked on them, and been
comforted: for as one set, could always
see another rise, and each was lamp
showing me somewhat of the depth of
the riches OF the knowledge of God.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12

A SNAKE BREAKING A MANS Rms
Danger Of Playing oith Reptiles-A
most heartrepdipg transaction occurred
at NJ olson, Ind, to q gentleman named
Mcdonald. He was admiring beauti-
ful collection of every description of
reptiles on exhibition there He fool
ishly attempted to handle snake, when
said snake coiled around his body, and
with his entire strength succeeded in
breaking three of Mr. McDonald's ribs.
Dem.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12

1t is an error to suppose Col. Benton
received the appellaiion of Old Bullion
from his advocacy of a metallic curren-
cy. The name is compound of Bull
and Lion, and was conferred upon the
colonel because he vas won't to roar like
the latter and be as obstinate as the for.
mer.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12

Death, though certain, and the most
tremendous event that can ever occur to
man, is, Notwithstanding, far less thought
of by him than are dollars and cents, or
fluctuations in the stock market.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12

BODILY INFIRMITIEs.- Bodily in6rm>
tiles, Ike bre4 kes in IA wall, have often
become avenues through which the light
of heaven has entered to the soul, and
made the imprisoned inmate long for re-
lease Watts.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12

A cavalier in our vicinity, the other
day, tried to put down his opponent with
this question of Noah did send out
dove that peYer returned, where did it
go 10 :" 'Why," retorted his antag-
onist, II suppose sonebody shot it,"
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12

The Historical Society of Delaware
have decided that the only folks who
should be called '.bricks" are red headed
people. The press viii please notice.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12

Rousseau tells us that to write good
love letter, you ought to begin without
knowing what you mean to say, and fn-
ish without knowing what you have said.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12

A cynic says modern girls are easily
made. Nine yards of calico, several
curls, pink saucer, pair Of flesh.col-
ored gloves, bottle of cologne, three
adjeciives and tattling tongue, are
full compliment.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12

A PIcUs WoRK.-When the trial of
affection is upon M, let me not be tb
chaff that flies in thy face, but let me be
the corn that lies at thy feet.-Henry.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12

"Now. Now is the constant sylla-
Bile ticking FROM the clock Of time. Now
is the watchword of the wise Now is
the banner of the prudent. Let US keep
this little word always in our mind AMI
whenever any thing presents itself to US
in the shape of work, whether mental or
physical. we should do it with all our
m ght, remembering that now is the only
time for us, 1t is indeed a sorry way to
get through the world by putting it Oft
til to-mor ow, saying, "Then | will do
it.r No, This will never answer.-
Nou is ours then viii never be.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12

CURE FOR PALPrTATIoN OF THE
HEARr.-Marriage. Other cures have
been recommended, but DR.. Francis says
this is the only one that can be relied
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12

It has been beautifully said, "the veil
that covers the face of Futurity is wo.
ven by the hand of Mercy" Seek not
to raise that veil, therefore, for sadness
might be seen to shade the brow that
fancy had arrayed in smiles of gladness.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-05-12

USE OF ArFLIcTIoNs.- are
the same to the soul as the plow to the
fallow ground, the pruning-knife to the
vine, and the furnace to the gold. jag.