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For the Uni1n.
DANIEL WEBSTER pers,s KNOW -NoTHIgGIsM.

DANIEL WEBSTER rersu5 KNOW -N0THINGIsM.
Among the calumnious fasehoods which have travelled
the rounds of the press is the daring asscr
ton that Mr. Webster in his lifetime encouraged the seni
ments Of tho native Americans II seems that meeting
Of nominated him for the preside
cy but hernumbers We're small and their pharisaeal
doctrines opposed to his well-known views that he
treated them with most decided contempt He Refused
even TO notice their doings And that was the evidence
for this caumny his character. We remember one in,
Of his being directed against the native
Americans, they pleased to call themselves which
shows how he disdaned to pander those morbid pas
sionsfor they not principes-now embraced in the
know-nohing creed While delivering speech in one OF lhe
northern cites, inquired, What shall we do
with the foreigners n Turning Che inquirer Mr. Web
ster said Sand pray, sir, what counryman was your
grandfather
The following extract from Daniel wobstcrs speech at
Buffalo, in May, 1851, contains siatesmanlie views which
rebuke the roinous scheme Of know nothngism.
"The emigration to this country Is enormous n eores
from Ireland Germany Switzerland &c | remember Il
used to be sime when anything of sudden or ener-
getic nature took place, TO that it broke out like an
lrsh Tepe'on forty Thousand strong when nobody
peeted ~ Forty thousand strong does not begin 10 com
pare with the emigration the United States Emipra-
ton comes here with perfect rush from every part OF
land-trom Limerick and the Shannon from Dubln and
from Cork. Engrants come. also from the northern
portsfom Londonderry and Bclst--and here they are
into this country they come and will continue to come
VI thihsi ana thtIe IS no possibility OF pre-
Vehnng H. Genuemcn ii Is about three centuries
hal since Columbus discovered America aud he came here
oy authority of the Spanish government lie gathered up
some gold, and went back with great name II is much
shorter time since the Irish discovered America and they
come N much greater numbers but they don't here
with the idea Of carrying back money, fame or name
but mean 10 live here forever. They come 10 remain
among us and to take their chances among US Let them
come.
There are also Germans. Your city, am told has
very large number OF thrifty, industrious German people
let them also come II his Majesty Of Austria and ths
Austrian government viii allow them TO come let them
come [Great applause All we desire whosoeyer come
is that they viii Americanze themselves that forgetting
the things that are behind they viii look forward and
a rod too Jar
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wRETcHED BUSINESS.

It is melancholy to observe the few papers in The North
that try TO their identity with knownothingis by
miserable preension Of attachment national doctrines
Belonging to gang whose heart and soul SO dyed in
abolition doctrinesso pregnaod with the foul poison
of treason that like the blood Of Duncan bis murder
era hand, call great Nepunes ocean cannot wash II off,
belonging to such gang, and utterly controlled and used
by it. their whmperings Of nationality about as effect
i've Mrs Parngtons chiyalc attempt 10 bail out tho
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came in Cor fair share Of SANG rendshipi indeed
they the only strings bis old fiddle and these aud
bis throat he has sawed through at the same time.
He has breathod bis last in North Carolina far as he
has the power to do any harm and may God hasten the
day when every State in our beloved Union can say the
same thingl AMOR PATHlA
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Comment i unnecessary.

SPRITUALisM IN BUFFALo--The Buffalo Republic Of Che
l1h instant bas startling communications from tho
spirit world" and from the most "reabe sources We
make room for the following extract:
/" About the time spirit purportng TO 10 that Of
Napoleon Bcpaparte took possession of Ira and produced
several astonishing Demonstrations Among others nc
went through with the exercise OF inspecting uen
Of cavalry, during which the spectators could distinct
hear the swords drawn from and returned 70 the scab-
bards together with various other noises words OF COM
mand sc, familiar in movements Of that description,
closing ap the review by initiating the firing Of voeys o.
muskery and artillery apparently upon the doors The
deception imitation is represented as most complete
The spirit then took W ne boz Ira bodRy ard carried nm,
moH kchen and fran thence into no pood-Aopse opening
two doors in his progress, without making ne slightest
noise and in fun view Of quite number " the most rei
able persons who prepared TO testify TO the truth o.
what il here related
Sraghtjaekets viii soon be IL demand in The meridian
Of Buffalo
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THE PROSPECT In MISSISSIPPI

Each succeeding day adds strength and mpars conf
denoe to the democratic in Mississippi cores
ponden at Ripley under date of August g. writes as fol-
lows:
1T is believedeven coded by of the sgang-that
democracy viii sweep rougbshod know nothngsm
this State by larger majority than has heretofore been
known to its history Our local elections prove conclusyey
that democracy has been strengthened greatly by the nd
Gus assaults of the midnight olgarcby The announce
rent coming election in November will surely be the
dedd kne Of ignobe sam Allow 5000 for Yo Dung
Hickory 10 this State, and mark the predicionr'
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ABoLITIog TREASON AND BLAsPHEMY.
We End die following paragraph in late number Of

We hno e ioito"ihg PaBEHFh IN late hbhipero ths
Vermont Freeman, a prominent abolition paper
wherever slavery found claim the right to assai
It, and whoever whatever between and slavery
to defend twhether President Pierce with his constitution
President Lord with his Bibeinds quarter. Our
motto is humanity and its rights above all books and
stitptions."
Comment Is unnecessary.
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ExGovernor Louis Love- in aspeech recently deliver
cd before the democratic convention in Frederick city,
Maryland announced his intention to take the stump du-
ring The ensuing campaign,
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THE CANVASS IN GEORGIA.

The democrats and antiknow-nohings of the fifth con-
gressonal district of Georgia have called mass meet
ing to be held at Cartersville the Both The fol-
lowing gentlemen (says the Augusta Constitutionalst)
announced the committee of arrangements TO discuss
the political topics Of the day
Hons. II V. Johnson of Georgia, John II. Lumpkin OF
Georgia, Henry A. Wise of Virginia John Kerr of North
Carolina James L. Orr Of South Carolina Andrew John
Of Tennessee A. H. Stephens of Georgia. Howell Cobb
Of Georgia.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST Is. 1866.

co. ar hRrsy d. Lewis, Of Montgomery, Alabama is our
travelling for The States OF Alabama and Tennessee
sisted By O. =. LEWIS JAsKz o. LxwIs SAMUEL d. LEWIS
CO. ar G. " sAAys, No Harrison Cincinnati, Ohio,
general collecting Western States and Texas
assisted b u j. THoaAs, g. w Ramsay WILLIAM H. TnosAs
Taos. NJ JAMES c. NJ l.. WsrAAs L. CHILDa, and Dr. VII
iKwis. Receipts Of either viii be good.
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QUrr the DusmEss.--Mr. Garesehe, Of Delaware whoee
powder-drying houso lately exploded has sold out and
quit the business,
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FALSE DEMOCRATS WANDERING AFTER FALSE
GODS


We have disposition to exult over beaten PROSTATE
foe but when prominent democrats, upon whom honors
and rewards had been heaped with lavish hands, repud
principles ties and orsake associations in the
expectation that they bright future Of their
at the expense of the party which had warmed them
into political existence it would be as well to inquire
how they have fred in their wanderngs after strange
gods At time there few names which stood
higher and brighter than the of Hon. Jeremiah Glenn
ems Of Alabama Brilliant talents, and supposed devo-
ton TO democratic principles elevated him seat in the
United States Senate time Of life when most cand-
dates for public honors passing through their noviae
How he has returned the generous confidence reposed
him by the people of Alabama best told by the record
the late exciting and trying in that State Alta
time when every trueheared democrat was nerposing
the weight of his character his influence his intelligence
and his patriotism, against the and maddening pot
cal heresy Mr. Clemens only over bodily to the
enemy but he appeared before the astonshed gaze of his
felowcitzens know-nohing candidate for the State
Legislature Hew he succeeded in soliciting votes in this
new character is best told by the Montgomery Advertiser
That paper says
can democrats and out Of the State will rejoice
to hear that Colonel Clemens has been defeated for the eg
ature by decisive majority The nothing papers
everywhere published his eectioneerng letters with
h Of trumpe and predicted the suspicious
their from his participation interest in the
~ Of his admirers he styled young but full
American eagle The people Of Madison have brought
towering eagle from his pride Of place. that he
longer aloft above the soil of his native
county.
Colonel Clemens is now in his right position. The jury
Of his vcnage have rendered just and righteous verdict in
his verdict in strict accordance with the law and the
evidence. May be long live in the private station assigned
him by his citizens and may every demo
cratic asprant profit by bis example as poliicianp
We might say few words about the course pursued
and the fruits obtained BIZ Major A. J. Donelson bat
the democracy of Tennessee have put eleciual exn
gusher upon that distinguished patriot viii not drag
him from SANS midnight to the pure light Of
democratic day,
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Many of the know-nohing organs will not hesitate to
pronounce the above bogus Hundreds Of similar
bogus Names appended TO similar bogus cards appeared in
the newspapers of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Ala
bama prior the elections in these States The
fate of know nothngism in Louisiana is already sealed
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BlENvILLE PARISH, SrAETA, July 49, 1865.
Mr.. EpiroR We the undersigned, citizens Of Hancock
comprising part of those who have withdrawn from the
order nohngs in this county and being therefore
embraced in that class which is most grossly assaed BY
who appears in Your paper Of yesterday the sig
nature Bob Short ask the privilege OF defending
through the columns which have been used
The yphcia o the attack
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-14
The Markets, July IL.

The flour market has an upward tendency
and prices have advanced since our last issue
The prices we quote are New York wholesale
rates. Western flour, So 81 to 50 so ; State
So 81 to $I2 Is for extra Genesee Canad
an is higher, ranging from $40 to $l1.
Southern white and mixed Wheat brings
from 81 40 to 81 As. Rye quiet at 81 55
Oats are better sales at 60 and 64 cents
Corn is much depressed and is lower sales at
80 to 92c for Western mixed 97c for Southern
yellow, and 96c for Round do
Pork is irm at $40 so for new Mess, and
$l6 SO fer new Prime.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-14
NEW SPRING GOODS.

Joseph POWELL would announce to
- the citizens of Bradford County, that he is re-
ceivng large rich and varied assortment Of Fancy and
Staple Dry Goods. Groceries, Hardtrare, Crocke,y and
Glass Hare SrG,C Goods Hats, Boots and Shoes. Car
petings. Yankee Notions. Paper Hangngs, Fish Pants
and OILS and in fact almost every article of merchan-
die which the the country requires and is offer
ing them for sale for CASH at prices which defy all
petition.
LADIES DRESS GoODS consisting in part of rich plain blk
and watered Silks all wool Dclaincs plain and figured
mousn dcaines plain and figured ChaIIi deaines De-
Berges awns all prices printed Jaconetts, Organdes
BeraZe all color together with endless variety Of
Ginghams Prints, &c. &c
EMDRoIDERIEs AND LACEs-Tadies embroidered and lace
Collars Sleeves. andkerchiefs Skirts Chmczets Swiss
and Jaconettc Bands and Flounces Swiss and aconete
Edgings and Inserngs Maltese Thread SMYRNA bobbin
and Cotton Edgngs, all widths; Brussels, black and
white silk Edgings all widths and prices.
WHITE GOoDs-Plain and dotted Swiss Muslins Jaco-
netts Bishop Lawns India Book and NainsOOk Muslins
Striped and Plaid Cambrcs Victoria Lawns Of all quail
ties Ladies and Gents linen Hdkfs., silk and cotton
bonds; Bobbnctt and nged Laces Irish linens at great
ly reduced prices.
House FrpHIsnIxG Goons-Worsted linen and worsted
Damask double ond single fold cot Damask beached and
unbeachcd table linens beached and unhleached Jacquard
diaper wOrted embossed and colorcd damask linen table
spreads, bleachcd damask table cloths and napkins all
sizes countcrpanes, beached and nnbeached Muslins
from to 04 yards wide. Drapery Musns of different
kinds Crash, Scotch and Russia diapers, &c.
GLOVES AND Hos;ERYA complete assortment of Ladies
slate colored cloth Hose; Mems and boys unbleached
mixed and white cotton half hose ladies and gents black
white and coored kid gloves best quality ladies kid
ish and plain silk and Isle thread do ladies and misses
long and short French iilet mitts
SuAwis AND MANTILLAs-A large assortment of Spring
Shawls and Mantillas of new and desirable styles.
CARPETSGS of various styles and qualities Rush mat
tings, different widths.
CLoTus AND CAssIMEREs-The largest stock Of plain
black and fancy Cloths and CaSSimeres TweeS Kentucky
Jeans, Linen and Cotton Summer Goods for mems and
boys wear exhibited in Northern Pennsylvania
purchased at greatly reduced prices and offered for sale
correspondingly low.
Also, good assortment of Nestings Scarfs Stocks
Cravats Linen Collars, &C.
GT- In purchasing his stock of Spring Goods, the sub
scrhcr would that the utmost and has
been exercised in order to please his customers in style
quality OF goods and prices To correspond with the times
Thanking the public for the liberal patronage they have
heretofore extended to him. he would respectfully solicit
a call and examination of his stock bv those wishing
purchase. JOSEPH POWELL.
| Anil
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OFFICERS OF TIE DAY {:

OFFICERS
David Jones President Robert Gray, Vice President
Marshal, Solomon Cooper; Assistants John H. Smith,
Henry Dorsey, Samuel Moore Orators
REV. J. W. LOGUlN and FREDERICK DOUGLASS,
Speaker Rev. j. c. Johnson Reader of the Declaration
of Independence Jacob jackson Committee of Arrange
ments, Solomon Cooper Simon ThurstOn Samuel Powers,
Po5ert Gray, Joha Johnson Pieron nes, James Jones
Timothy CoggeEs, of crrick, David Williams of Troy,
William Dorsey Of Athens.
Order Of EJerciSeS-fnging of the bells ut sunrise
at ii clock the procession will be formed in front of the
Wesleyan church State street with right resting
Third street and proceed to Mcrcurs grove. follows
l. President Vice President 4. Com. OF Arrangements
,. Orator and Reader, 5. Citizens and Strangers
3 Reverend Clergy. 6. lst Wesleyan S School
ORDER
|. Music by the Choir, ). Music by the Choir
2. Prayer, s. Grafton
3. Music hy the Choir, !. Music by the hOir
1. Reading Declaration, 8. Benediction
After which the procession VIII be reformed and march
through the principal streets to the Grove where
tuous DINNER will be prepared for the OCCASION and for
all who desire to partakc Of its dantes.
Convention of Colorcd People will he held in the C0&rt
House, at y O'Clock the evening of that day to devise
some plan to better condition people.
ss- The public generally invited to partake Of the
fetvteS of the day. Donations for the occasion will lie
thank lly received from all that feel desire TO aid
cord al invitation is extended to tie colored citizens
of the adjoining counties to unite in the celebration OF
this glorious day and the Committee of Arrangements
pledge themselves that pains will be spared render the
day both instructive and delightful July .. 1855.
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New Boot and Shoe Mandatory.

L'RANk HOFFMAN would respectfully
IL inform the citizens of Towanda, that he has com
mcnccd the BOOT s. SHOE business in the over
j. Culp Co.'S. shop, the of Bridge street
He ready at all times to do all work in his line in the
best manner-and will make Fine Sewed and Pegged
Boots Shoes and Caters in the latest approved style
well as Coarse Worh REPAIRING done in superior man
zens of this place assuring them that he viii endeavor 10
merit their avors by using the best stock by careful work
manship, and by punotuality.
ToWanda June lB 1855.
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Barclay Railroad d. Coal Company

Barclay Railroad g. Coal Company.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN to the subscribers in To-
~ wanda boro and its vicinity to the Stock of the BAR
CLAY RAILROAD & COAL CO." that's third install
of five dollars per share said stock required to he
paid before the l4th day of JULY next to h. OVER
ToN ESQ., the President to j. Macfarane, Esq the At
torney of said Company Towanda Payments may also
be made the office of Laporte Mason Co at the same
place. By order of the Board OF DIRECTORS
June % 1855 GEO. r. DAT. Treasurer.
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h. H;.LEo f.. BY LIGHrN1NG.-On Sunday, during
Io9gao' I'o' heavy thunder storm, three, cows, be-
C5SS,o 70 Richard Barker, of Southport,
90, we're instantly killed by lightning
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Nem advertisements,
THE GLORIOUS FIRST
OF Angus

The return of that day in which Eight Hundred Thou
sand Slaves received the priceless boon of Freedom in the
West India Islands will be commemorated and celebrated
by the coored people of Northern and South
ern New Iork in style of magnifcence and grandeur
AT TOWANDA, AUGUST lst, lS55.
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6. , s %eorge bump No 22, Sept. 7. 1854. In the
The an auditor appointed by the Court OF
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by Shern sale oil defendants real estate will attend to
the duties OF his appointment at his Office in the boro of
Towanda on Monday the 18th day of August at ocock
NJ when and where all persons having claims on said
fund.- must present them be forever debarred from
share of the same. G. III. WATKINS Auditor =
TOwanda. July & la55
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A UDITOR's NOTICE.-M the mat

A UDITOR'S NOTICE.-Eu the matter of
"A the estate Of Peter Osborne deceased. 10 the Or.
phln's Court of Bradford County
The undersigned, Auditor appointed BY said Court
upon exceptions filed to the account of Emily Owen ad
mnsrariX of the said estate, will attend the duties
of his appointment at his Office in the borough of Towa
da, Wednesday, the 7h day of August 1855 at o.
clock, p. NJ. All persons interested will please take no,
tice. .s... L. d. MORROW
Towanda, July II, 1855. m Auditor
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Es FRANKLIN FIRE co. mol 1.-The members
SESM-1f Franklin Fire Company notified to meet
E1[EEt At the Engine house, Saturday evening, AU-
GUST 4th at 81 o'clock.
By order of the Foreman,
July II. n. T. BOGART, Secretary.
gB- NAIAD FIRE CO., NO. 2-The members Of this
Company are notified to meet at the Engine House,
Saturday, August 1, 1855, at - O'Clock, p. NJ.
BY order nf the Foreman.
July II. CHARLES MERCUR, Secretary.
q MASONIC.-The regular meetings of UNION
~w~LODGE, No. los, A. Y. NJ, are held every We'd
a * nesday, preceding the full moon at Maso-
~ \nic Hail. over J. Kingsbcry's store.
All brethren in good standing invited to attend
The meeting for July will occur the 25th dav.s
ii. r. A. UNION CHAPTER. No. l6l, holds its regular
meetings at the place, Thursday before the full
moon. Meeting for July ON the Goth day.
f. ii. MASON, Secretary.