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Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-11-22
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Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-11-22

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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27
Important from Mexico.

By the arrival of the steamer Orizaba, from
Vera Cruz, dates from the city of Mexico to
the 9th inst. have been received.
Alvarez has been elected President of ~.
Republic by the electoral College ia session 90
Cnrnvacca. but the military powers of tIs
capital will deny his entrance, so that barS
fighting may be anticipated before he can bsra
an opportunity Of assuming the reins of gov,
eminent. .H2.a H-t
Gen. Vega has withdrawn from the civ,
power, and refused to obey the orders of AL
varez for the arrest of the fugitive minister
under Santa Anna, and to arm the National
Guard, which was superseded by Vega.
1t is reported that Alvarez designs to o.
sumo the civil supremacy.
Rumors were received at the capital that
the American minister had furnished monsv
and arms to Alvarez. This is, however. de-.
MED by Alvarez and also by Mr.. Gadsen.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27
What are the Sound Dues

As these dues may give rise to q serious dis
pute between the United States and Denmark,
it will be interesting to know what they are.
The Sound is a narrow strait lying between
the Island of Zetland, belonging to the Danes,
and the Swedish coast, and gives entrance to
the Baltic sea. The fortress of Cronburg Cas-
tie commands the passage, and exacts a pay
ment from all vessels entering the Baltic, the
ships of Denmark herself have to pay, as well
as foreign tonnage. The origin of this exac-
ton is that in ancient times Denmark under
took to build and sustain certain light houses
along the coast, for which the Hansetowns
agreed to pay toll.
Z England, France, Holland and Sweden pay
a duty of one per cent. on every cargo enter
ing the Baltic. Other countries, including the
United States, one and a quarter per cent. {;
even Danish ships are taxed to this rate. In
the year 1926 a treaty recognising this duty,
was concluded between the United States and
Denmark. This treaty, however, according
to one of its stipuIations may be dissolved by
either of the parties, provided they give one
years notice of their intention.
During the Presidency of John Tyler, our
Government determined to put a forcible end
to the imposition. Mr.. Upshur, the Secretary
IL EoldlC, lllCd OuG q ASCL vi hiIl ""N
vessels of war, under Commodore Stewart
which he designed should force its way into the
Baltic and thus at once rid the United States
of the Sound duties. Mr.. Upshur's sudden
death, however, by the explosion Of a cannon,
just as the fleet was ready to start, delayed the
expedition and it was abandoned. Other at
tempts were made to abolish this tax. While
Denmark was at war with Schleswig Holsteln,
Mr.. Flenniken, the United States Minister,
offered on the part of his government to pay
Denmark $3.50, 600 for a ten years suspension
of the dues his death prevented the proposal
coming to a head. Finally, on the 18th of
April last, the United States notified the Dan
ish government of their intention to cease pay
ing the Sound duties, and the stipulation of the
treaty will accordingly expire next spring.
Should no amicable arrangement of the ques-
ton be arrived at in the meanwhile, we may
then expect to see our vessels passing the
Sound under warlike convoy.
The Danes are much alarmed upon the sub
iect, and fear the Uuited States will seize upon
their West Indian possessions, the Islands of
st. Thomas and st. Croix.-RichmOnd Enqutr-
er.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27
Ex-senator Clemens on Forney and the
Washington Union.

Colonel Clemens has been defeated recently
as a Know-Nothing candidate for the legisla-
ture of Alabama. The Union had the audac-
ity to be as glad of it as the Montgomery
Advertiser, and said so. Whereupon the ex-
senator larrups his old crony of the Jamison-
letter-memory, after the following fashion
independence of thought or action is some
thing which the editor of the Union never
understood, any more than he understood MOI
rality and honor when he sought through an
agent, to induce a drunken man to utter
the foulest calumnies upon the reputation Of a
woman. But he does understand the way to
executive favor, and he knows well enough,
that if [ had wanted Office, | had only to stoop
to the meanness, which is part of his nature,
to obtain it. | had only to swear that Wash
ington never approached Pierce in administra-
tive ability that Jackson had never been half
so "open, frank and manly" in his dealings
with his countrymen that squatter sovereignty
was a direct visitation from Heaven that the
burning of Greytown was an achievement
worthy of Napoleon that the shameless back
ing out from all the administrations Cuban
clustering was the perfection of foresight and
courage that its double-dealing with Soule
and Quitman was candor and honor that the
appointment of Dix and Cochrane was the es-
sence of southern rights, and the wisdom of
the selection of Belmont was indicated by
the fact that old clothes had fallen full twenty
per cent. These, and a few like things, would,
doubtless, have won for me the sunniest smiles
of the Executive, and saved me from the charge
of having ''repudiated principles" Severed
ties" and "forsaken associations y words which
it is easy to use but somewhat difficult to prove.
| have repudiated no principles. My opinion
of foreigners was openly avowed before the
American party had an existence. l denounc-
ed squatter sovereignty in the Senate, and
have never been able to discover any beauty
in it since the President took it to his bosom.
[ opposed extravagant expenditures of the
public money, and my faith in the correctness
of the principle has not been shaken by the
fact that the present administration has run
them up to more than eighty millions of dol
lars. As to ''severing ties" l know of none
that bound me to pronounce that eril was good,
and, as l never had any associations with the
editor of the Union, | could not have forsaken
them"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27
THE E NEWS.

- - - t EE
The steamship Atlantic arrived at New
York on Thursday, with Intelligence one week
later from Europe. The news, generally, pos
sesses much interest, but there is no important
war feature in it. The Allied armies of opera
ton threaten the Russian army both from Eu-
patoria and Badair. The French cavalry IN
der Gen. D'ALLoNvILLE defeated the Russians
near Eupatoria on the 29th. Russian loss, SO
killed and 105 prisoners. French, 6 killed and
~ wounded. An arduous campaign is expect
ed, as the Russians are making tremendous
preparations, and the Emperor himself is at
Odessa. The feet had sailed from Sebastopol
on a secret expedition, it is supposed either to
Nicolaieff or Odessa. Kars still held out &C
cording to last accounts, though the provisions
were nearly exhausted. 1t was expected, how
ever, that the snow would compel the Russians
soon to retire.
The chief items in the English news are the
rise in the rate of interest from 5 to 5 l-2 per
cent, which took place on the 4th. A good
deal Of commercial uneasincss has resulted.
The revenue returns Of the United Kingdom
show an increase on the year of nearly s IA
millions sterling, chiefly caused by the addition
al income tax.
There has been a large failure in London
the old established and highly respected firm
of De LIsLE, SANyRIN & De LIsLE, merchants
and bankers, their liabilities are estimated at
94OO, 900.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

THE ELECTIONS STILL TO CONE IN 1866
Louisiana votes on Monday, November 5, for
State officers and five representatives to Con
gress. Mississippi, Monday, November 5,
State officers and five representatives to Con
gress. New York, Tuesday, November 6,
State officers but no Governor or Lieut.. Gov
ernor. Wisconsin, Tuesday, November 6,
State officers, Massachusetts,, Tuesday, Nov.
6, Governor, State officers and legislature
Maryland, Wednesday, November I, six rep
resentatives to Congress, two State officers,
legislature, &c. In Tennessee, Alabama, Cal
%ifornia, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, the leg
~islatures in each State elect one United States
Senator.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

RB- James Lewis, son of Judge Lewis, at
present junior editor Of the Pennsylvania,
has been appointed a Lieutenant in the U. S.
Marine Corps.
This is what we call getting along pretty
fast, but we suppose that it is intended as part
pay for his fathers devotion to Slavery, in the
Passmore Williamson case. 1t is an earnest
that the Judge himself shall mount the Su-
preme Bench of the United States when q
vacancy occurs, always provided that Frank
Pierce is President at that time.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27
8raotmo
E. O.. EDITOR
TOWANDA:
saturoap nlorninn, October 27, 1855.

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MONEY may be sent by mail, at our risk-enciosed IN an
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for its safe delivery.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27
KANSAS CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION.

The Kansas correspondent of The Missouri
Democrat says the returns from twenty-five
precincts give Reeder for Congress | ,935 votes.
There were still twenty-nine precincts to hear
from, and it was thought his vote would exceed
5000. The election passed off peaceably, and
no persons were permitted to vote unless they
had been actual residents of a city or town
for thirty days preceding the election. The
Free Sellers are getting up documents where
with to contest Whitield's seat in Congress.
They profess to be able to prove that there
were only four legal -Pro-Slayery votes at
Franklin, while Whitfield received sixty-one
votes there ; that out of upward of 200 votes
cast for Whitfield at Wyandotte only thirty
were legal that out of 230 cast at Osawota-
ME not over fifty were legal that at Baptist
Mission, which gave Whitfield over 100 votes,
there were but seventeen legal voters, and only
thirteen of them cast ballots and, in fine,
that not 1000 legal votes were cast for Whit
field throughout the whole Territory.
Delegates to the Constitutional convention
had been chosen. They will form a State con-
%stitution for Kansas and apply for admission
into the Union. Mr.. Reeder will be the bear
er of the constitution and petition to Wash
inpton.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

IMPRISONMENT, Nor PUNISHMENT Judge
Kane in speaking of the Imprisonment of Pass
more Williamson, says: HE is undergoing
restraint, not punishment 4"
If such be the case, is not Judge Kane en-
gagged in an illegal procedure? The Courts
have power to punish for contempt, but we
have never heard it alleged that they have
power to restrain any one from contempt by
incarceration or any other means than the fear
of punishment. And if Passmorc Williamson
is not being punished for alleged contempt, but
merely undergoing restraint" we think there
must be a legal way of bringing him out of
prison Immediately.
Besides, if Passmore Williamson is not i'm
prisoned for contempt, but kept there in re-
s%traint, he is undergoing false Imprisonment,
and his friends should turn the tables upon his
prosecutor by liberating Williamson and i'm
prisoning Kane. This would prove a just re-
buke to the American Jeffries. ha
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

Col. KINNEY AND Col. Walker, the Leaders
of the Nicaragua flibustcrs, appear 10 naT
fallen out. Kinney, it is said, recently oH5fsu
TO join the Government party to eXpel NaIA1'
Col, Walker, in speaking of Kinney, saGS
chs race is run" The Transit COMPANY Nv
not seem to have much faith in either OF tnS
worthless. The banking house of Lucas nuI
er u Co., San Francisco, writes to the ItS
dent of the Metropolitan Bank, New 1@A
that they did not send the specie by the >~s
"a, because, at last advices, Walker MAS
possession of San Juan del Sur, and may ~
clare a pseudo government, and levy 3 - =
probably of a hundred per cent, on the raDI,
OF treasure treasure through his domInionsm a.
consequence not unlikely to arise from M ,h,.
cessities, if not in the positive plratlcal Vn% -,
acter he and his associates have already es~s
lishedin their former government OF SCUM NJ
AT all events, they prefer, they say, not 'U An
ject their money to the mercy of such oaDu'''
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27
HIGH PRICE OF Provisions IN ErRoPE.-The

HIGH PRICE OF Provisions IN EuRoPE.-The
Berlin National Zsitung, Sept. 22d, says:
Not only grain, meat, oil and spirits have
recently risen in price, there is almost no de-
s~cription of goods which is not dearer. We
have not known for years a period in which
the advance in prices has been SO universal as
at present. Imports, raw material and domes-
tic fabrics are all dear. Many different causes
may be alleged as the origin of this DEAFNESS {;
one being the increase of the circulating me-
dunn. Since l84S the gain in gold and silver
has been enormous, and a great proportion of
gold and silver has flown from the lands where
they are produced, to Europe. To this increase
the metallic mediums of exchange, we may add
that of the omission of paper money, and it is
natural enough that an accumulation of the
means of purchase should result in an extension
of demands and of prices. This general in
crease in the circulating medium and its con-
centration in Europe, is especially owing to the
cause that North America, by over-speculation
in the importing business, has driven the pre-
cious metals from her own market to those of
England and the European continent. Only
of late has trade revived in America to such
an extent as to attract gold and silver again to
it. To fully effect this North America must
increase her exports to Europe, and this suppo-
ses a great increase in our prices here. Fortu-
nately the increase of American exports which
is to balance the state of the money market on
either side of the ocean, will be made principal
ly for breadstuffs and provisions, so that an
equilibrium in prices will be manifested in
these"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27
Later from Texas-Battle Between the
Texas Rangers and the Indians,

New ORLEANS, Oct, 16.-Galveston dates
to the l4th have been received. Capt. Gala
han, of the Texas Rangers, has had a battle
with seven hundred Mexicans and Indians. in
which four Texans and forty of the enemy
were killed. The enemy finally retreated, and
Capt. Callahan calls on Texas for further as.
~sistance in bis efforts to exterminate the Indians
who avow their intention to kill as they 90 ali
with whom they meet. Another attack from
them was expected. The battle above referred
to occurred at Eagle Pass, on the 4th instant,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

JUDGE KANE AGAIN.-OnM Monday last, in the
United States district court, at Philadelphia,
a petition was presented to Judge KANE, by
VIM. NJ. Meredith, Charles Gilpin, and Z.
Hopper, Esq, counsel for Passmore William
son.
The Judge said that Mr.. W. had a right to
must be the first step if this petition is such a
purgation, then it will be received, otherwise
it will not.
Mr.. Meredith argued that Mr.. Williamson
should be heard in court.
The Judge said that upon reasonable notice
being given to the district attorney, he would
with pleasure hear the case upon any prelimi-
nary question arising in it.
District attorney Vandyke stated that he had
no notice whatever of this application. He
thought notice was necessary. He asked that
a copy of the application should be furnished
him, and in any reasonable time he would with
pleasure come in and argue it.
Judge Kane then said: AS at present advised,
| am of opinion that | can receive no commu-
~nication from q party who remains in contempt.
The first step, preliminary to all Others, is an
application for leave to purge himself of his
contempt. The purgation completed, he is re-
instated before the court, and has the same
rights as before the adjudication under which
he was committed. If, in the opinion of coun-
sci, this view of the courts duty is erroneous,
| shall be happy to avail myself of their learn
ed research for my future guidance.
The Judge declined receiving the petition,
stating, however, that upon the question of his
right to receive it he would be happy to hear
an argument.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

MORE LYNcHNG.-A negro man was lately
hung by a mop near Sparta, Tenn, for the
outrage and murder of a white woman, whom
he met alone in the woods. He confessed the
crime, and a legal trial of him was commenced
in the court at Sparta, but the excitement was
SO great that the Judge sent him to Jail for
safety. There the mob gathered, cut out the
door, took the felon to a grave yard, and, af-
ter allowing him religious aid to prepare for
death, hung him TO the limb of a tree.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

RAIL ROAD ACCIDENr.-The New-York Elk
press on Tuesday afternoon last, run off the
track at Barton depot, owing to the displacing
of a switch. Fortunately, the Roadway of the
train was somewhat retarded before the switch
was reached, undoubtedly preventing the most
serious results. The trains east and west were
detained at the point three or four hours.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

INVITATION AocEprED.-Senator loop@ y.
Georgia, has accepted the invitation > 'r
Boston Committee on Slavery Lectures, S1rts
ture in that city. He will deliver ms aJ|f for
on the Gath of January, and has seiec'e0 IA,
his theme, 1.-The Consistency OF AFRICAN S.sns
very with the Constitution of the Unl'eG s,.t Of
and Republican Institutions, and tue ea ,fi,sa
the American Revolution upon the
race"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

Es-The Governor elect of California is only
thirty years old, the youngest Governor and
the youngest State in the Union. At a late
election in California, in Saguenay county, hav-
ing $4,000 inhabitants, $4,000 votes were poll
ed. In one parish containing but 400 inhabi-
tants, the Inspectors returned 1000 votes.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

APPOINTMENTS BY THE CANAL COMMISSIONERS.
understand that the Board of Canal
day, the 18th of November next, for the pur-
pose of making appointments of officers on the
several lines of Canal and Railroad belonging
to the Commonwealth.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

HoRRIBLE AFFAIR.-A few days ago por-
tons of the body of a female were dragged
from a burning quarry in Blair county, Pa.
1t is supposed to be the body of a Mrs. CARR
gan, wife of a farmer of that name, who has
been arrested on suspicion of having murdered
her, and then committed her body to the flames.
lie accounts for her absence by saying she has
gone to Philadelphia.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

tenth part of the vigilance which has been used
to prevent soldiers from being sent from this
country to Halifax for enlistment in the British
army, the outrages which the Union seeks
to extenuate would never have been commit
ted.-Erening Post.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

The LEGlsLATuRE.-We will publish next
week, a correct list of the members of the Penn
~sylvania Legislature for 1856. The Senate
stands, Democrats 1~7-opposition Is. The
House, Democrats 6s-opposition 80.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

PREsIDENrIAL.-The Clarion Democrat and
several other Democratic papers in this state
have raised the name of Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN
for the next Presidency.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

ANOTHER Snow SroRM.-Snow fell at this
place on Wednesday evening last, to the depth
of two or three inches, covering the hills with
its feecy mantle, and giving us a f~oretaste of
winter. .--
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

R6s~The election for the seat of Justice in
Union county, has resulted in favor of Lewis
burg by q majority Of about 200.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-10-27

Sa~There is a firm doing business at ST.
Louis, (Mo., under the name of Grim and
Barrett"
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

MLLIARD FILLMoRE.-The San Jose
Tribune has had the name of Milliard Fill
more flying at its mast head for several
months. In late number we find the
following just remarks:
"There is certainly no living statesman
more endeared to the hearts of the great
American people at the present time, than
he whose name stands at the head of this
column Milliard Fillmore. We have felt
more and more confident as we have obser-
we'd the workings of parties and factions,
that he is the peoples choice as a guide
and a leader through the difficulties that
beset the path that lies before them as a
nation; and we trust that in the National
Council of the American party, which will
assemble in February next, tho voice OF
our delegation from California may unite
in his support
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

LANcToN & Co., have established
branch of the Pioneer Express in this city,
under the superintendent of H. MAcKIE,
Esq. agentleman fully qualified every way
to discharge his duties to his employers
and the community. The company used
every endeayor to procure room in which
to open banking house and exchange in
connection with the express business, but
Notwithstanding the numerous new build
ings erected of late, not suitable location
could be found For the present there.
fore the Office Of the new express is with
G. W. Milford, Main street. In addition
to the well known reputation of the agent,
Pat-everybody knows Pat the telegraph
mans to add his popularity to the con-
cern, and between the two if the new ex-
press is not successful saltpetre wouldn't
save it.