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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19

SENATOR HANIIN on Col Fremont The
following extract from the speech of Hannibal
Hamlin, the Democratic Senator from Maine,
who rcpudiates Buchanan and the Cincinnati
platform, at the late Fremont Ratification
meeting in Worcester, bears valuable testimo-
ny to the character and principles of the peo-
pies candidate
"Who is John G. Fremont ? He is the
first man who discovered the interior of this
continent, scaled the Rocky Mountains and
contributed more than any other man, toward
ma&iag Cdhforata a free State. | know him
well as a man of eminent ability, and OF un-
blemished character and spc tleSs life. When
California was seeking admission into the I'm
ion as State had occasion to confer with
as to the best method to secure that result
He tcas true to the right. HiS anSuDge ras,
| California must come IN as a free State or not
come IN at all.
1t has been complained of Fremont that he
is without sufficient antecedents, as to his po-
sition or qualifications, for the Presidency
| But, not only has he antecedents of the right
| kind but he is an antecedent IN hinseLf! He
| is greater executive officer than any man
| since Andrew jackson.
John C. Fremont is antislavery man, and
has always been one from his boyhood. AL
though native of Georgia, and brought up
in South Carolina, in spite of his early associa-
tions he was ever for freedom. When en-
barking on his western tour he was asked if
it was his intention to purchase slave, as a
domestic for his wife. His reply was, 81 ne
rer Oarned one dollar in human flesh, and while
reason holds its sway in my brain, l NEVER
WILL! love my wife with the most ardent
affection, but that wife must toll with her own
hands, rather than own the first dollar in hui
man flesh !" From man thus educated, and
thus true to our principles, we have the high
est assurance that with him at the helm of the
government, if he can prevent it, not one inch
shall slavery be extended over the national
territory"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19
CELEBRATION IN RIDGBERY.

Mr. EDITOR A common school celebration
was held at the Union Grove, in Ridgbery
township on the Fourth day of July. A large
concourse of people assembled at the school
house north of the grove at 10, a. M, where
procession was formed in the following order :
lst. j, Seely, Marshal c. Carr, Assistant
Marshal Cd Music +; 3D. Soldiers of the war
of 1912 4th. s. Squires, President of the
day 5th. speakers 9th. Committee of Ar
rangement 7th Schools, each with appro-
pirate banners 9Th. citizens Our arrival at
the grove was announced by the roar of can
non, impressing the mind with the scenes of
other days.
After being assembled beneath the shade OF
the forest trees, prayer was offered by Ed. A
g. Hammond, after which the Declaration of
Independence was read by G. MERIT, when
Elder C. b. Palmer, of Ridgbery, honored the
occasion with an interesting and timely oration.
After which the company partook of an ex-
cellent dinner, whose variety and abundance
did credit to the citizens of Rdgbery.
After dinner, we reassembled at the stand,
where we listened to an educational essay by
Elder A G. Hammond OF North Chemung
at the close of which, some of the students oc-
cupied the stand, delivering eulogies of depart
ed patriots.
We did not enjoy the pleasures of the day
unmindful of suffering Kansas No ! of her
afflicted people we thought, and spoke, and re-
duced the same to resolutions, the character
of which gave evidence that Freedom yet had
loving sons, and that the oppressed i'll Kansas
yet lived in the memories of sympathizing bre-
thren. A. G.
July 5, 1856.
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Latest from Kansas.

\ citizen Of Kansas who left Topeka, o.
thc Sd inst and Leavenworth on the 4th
"ailcd on us yesterday He saws that the ret
State Legislature was prevented ifroln assem-
hyng on the 4th inst. pursuant to adjourn
ment, by the United States troops under Col
Sumner He told the people that he haC
positive orders from President Pierce to arres;
and break UP the Legislature if the members
attempted TO convene, and that his orders
must De enforced. He was also under orders
from the Executive to disperse, diSarm and ar
rest any gathering of Free State people that
might assemble TO celebrate the Fourth OF July
He was at the head of 4G0 United states dra-
goons, and an equal lumber OF infantry aud
artillerists
The result was that the members of the Free
State Legislature were unable to meet. 1t
was deemed best to auccumb to the United
States army, postpone the assembling, and
await the verdict of the American peol IL at the
polls uext November Had the United States
dragons not interfered, the Free State men
were resolved to hold their Legislative meet
ing in spite of the Border Rufhans, and were
prepared to give the Williams warm reception.
Our informant saws that murders are still
very frequent in the Territory that an off,
Ger under Sumner told him that that the dra-
goons had picked up and buried great num-
Der within few weeks.
The bodies of thirtY-two murdered men were
found on the roads, several Of w.lom were par
TALLY devoured by the wolves. 1t is some
satisfaction to learn, however, that they were
lot all Free-State men who had thus fallen E;
hut that many plunderng rufians had been
made to bite the dust for their crimes.
He tells us that the wheat harvested is eX-
celent, though not very large in quantity in
consequence of the disturbed state of the Ter
ritory that the corn crop looks most luxu-
RANT, and will he abundant in some districts,
if the people are permitted by the Ru6ianS to
gather it.
We further learn from him that the news
of tue nomination of Col. Fremont, and pc
ruSal of the Republican Platform set the whole
Free-State people wild with delight, and in
spired every man with new courage and hope
that the day of deiverance from the reign of
terror, and the grippe of the oppressor was
drawing nigh. Prayers so up nightly to hea-
ven from thousands Of women and children,
on the plains of Kansas, for the election Of
Fremont A strong faith inspires them that
he will be the next President and that the
black cloud of Slavery will be succeeded by
the bright sun of Freedom, Peace aud Pros
Chicago Tribune.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19

Re2y~ The Border RutGans have their polti-
cal preferences, as matter Of course, and it
so happens that the great mass Of them are
for Buchanan. 1t is natural that they should
be. since Border Ruflianism has been incorpo-
rated into the Cincinnati platform. A gentle
man of Illinois, democrat named j f Bliss,
was in Kansas at the time the news of Blu,
chananS nomination was received, and he thus
states how it was received -
| was in Col Rich's store at Fort Ieaven-
worth Kansas Territory, on Friday June 9Th,
1856, and listened to a conversation between
Judge Lecompte and some other gentleman,
unknown to me, relative to Gov. Robinson and
the other prisoners, and likewise the policy Of
President Pierce in regard to Kansas affairs
One of the gentleman expressed fears as to the
orthodoxy of Mr. Buchanan on the Slavery
question. Lecompte replied that he had let
ters from some of Buchanan's friends, and that
he was all right on the Goose" and that he
would pursue the same policy that Pierce had
bat that it must be kept still in order to carry
Pennsylvania and New ork and, said lie
compte. he will fool old Reeder into support,
ing him too Old Buch is all right, boys
don't fear"
Atehison, Stringfelow, Jones, Lecompte
Shannon and their rufiiau colleagues all enter
heartily into the support of "Old Buck :" Sc
DO Herbert, the murderer, Brooks the coward
ly bully, Rust, of the same kidney, and the
Congressional bullies Who snetain them Why
so.2 1t i in harmony With " the eternal fit-
less oi things"
BAT tie rutlians do not quit, all go to one
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19
lFor the Bradford Reporter.l

AT regular meeting of Protection Fire
Company" No. |, Of Athens, Pa, held Satur-
day evening July 18th, the following resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted =
Rcsolred, That we avail ourselves of this.
the first opportunity to tender our sincere
thanks to the visiting fire companies who fa-
vored US with their presence at the celebration
in this place, on the 4th inst, for their good
order and gentlemanly conduct while here, and
we will ever cherish with pleasure the acauain-
tance formed with them on that occasion.
Res0fred, That We tender thanks to the
citizens of Athens for their assistance in enter.
tanning our invited guests on the 4th, and their
ready response to our call for material aid y
for the purpose of procuring a suitable banner
for the use of this Company-and we will ever
be ready, should occasion require to show our
gratitude in a more substantial form than cen
be expressed by words.
Resolred, That we most cordially extend OR
thanks to the ladies of Athens for their asss-
tance in decorating and identifying our engine
and banner for our National Festival. Nav
their cheeks be lit up with colors more beauti-
full than the roses with which they decorated
our engine, and may their hearts be kndled
with fire which can only be extinguished bv
some fortunate member of Protection Fire Com
pany
RcS0trcd, That these resolutions be publish.
ed in the papers of Towanda, Athens and Wa
verify. f. HARDER, Foreman.
Attest-C. T. Hull, Secretary.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19

Col FREMoNr's RELIGIoN-The Fillmore
and Buchanan papers harp constantly on the
lie of their own coming that Fremont is a
Catholic, as if their whole salvation depended
upon it. The hypocrisy of the Buchanan men
in using this as an elecrioneering element is so
loathsome that it must disgust every honorable
man in the party. The New York Courier 4.
Eaqurer-a responsible authority-disposes of
the matter thus =
We have been authorized to saw that Col.
Fremont's mother was Protestant EpiScopa-
Haa and that the Colonel was trained and
educated in that faith and further, that many
years since, he was confirmed by the Protestant
Episcopal Bishop of South Carolina, at st.
Philips Church in Chareston-of which church
his mother was a member for nearly thirty
years, and in the church-yard of which she lies
buried, with his brother and sister. Col. FIRE.
mont is now a communicate in the Episcopal
Church Mrs. Fremont belongs to the same
church and of course, the children are all
educated in the faith of their parents,
1t is true, that Col. Fremont was married
by a Roman Catholic Priest, who kindly omit
ted any questions in regard to his religion but
this was a matter Of necessity, as he married
Col. Bentons daughter without the consent of
her father
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19

ANOTHER MARTYR-What attractive and
benefcent institutions they have in Missouri
How slavery beauties and adorns it With.
out slavery there would be no chance for mar
t. dom and moral and physical heroSm
Methodist Ministers especially seem to have
hard time there that is, Ministers who be-
long to the Northern branch of the church,
Preachers of the church South are welcomed
as brothers, beloved even by such saints as
Atchison and Stringfellow The latest ac-
count OF slaYeho,ding chiral"y and Of respect
10 freedom Of speech and conscience we have, is
of the tarring and feathering of the Methodist
Minister in charge of the Northern Methodist
church in Rochester, Andrew CO., Missouri. The
law and order" citizens Of that place met
together, and declared it to be their will that
the Methodist Minister should be Senced.
He was accordingly asked to deSiSt from
preaching, but he would not comply and the
St Joseph Gazette informs Us that = as the
penalty of his temerty he was tarred and
feathcred" In the difficulty which occurred,
another mau named Holland, on Abolition
ist," was killed A series Of resolutions was
adopted, declaring that every Northern Meth
odist Anti-Siavccy man in the county should
be notified by the Vigilance Committee, to
pack up ana ledFe, anu Ill tie tfcul vi tIcli
refusal, the committee to make report Of the
same to this meeting, at which time this meet
ing will take such measures as may be most
expedient for their immediate expulsion from
our midst"
Go on, rufianS. The North has been so
long demoralized by Doughfaceism, and nm
ion-saving orators and preaching that it re-
quires severe lesson to awaken the people TO
a just sense of their degradation at the feet OF
slavery. Nearly every provision of the con-
stitution has been set at naught, actually and
practically or by connivance, by the present
administration, and the rights Of the people in
every walk Of life are daily being stricken
down, and still the people OF the Free States
are quiet and patient. Thank God that there
is, however, now heard the mutterings of the
thunder which prccedes fearful storm-fear
ful fol- those who have wantonly thrown dowr
the barriers which our fathers had set for the
protection and defence of the rights and liher
ties of all.-PutsJurg Gazette.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19

FREEDoH a CRIME AGAINST DENocEAcr.-ln
some parts of the North the Buchanan party
processes to be in favor of the admission ei
Kansas as a Free State but the Ftts0nrs
Post boldly throws of this disguise, and pro.
claims every man a traitor TO Democracy V1'
,avors the admission Of that State with free
constitution Hence it deBOuDces Mr. BAL
clay, democratic member Of Congress from
this State, upon whose motion the vote TeJecl
ing the admission of Kansas with the Topeka
constitution was reconsdered, and by the a0
of whose vote the bill then passed
"THE TRAITOR GONE OvER-Mr. BaFca7'
member of Congress from the Jefferson couhE
district, in this State, has at length EeItSs.
the Democratic party from any Suspicion 'Da'
he any longer belongs to it. Ga every W'1
sion where he has had ali opportunity be %,
betrayed the Democratic party since ht Id
disgraeed his district in Congress, ana We a..
glad that he has at length taken the lliaI IrF W.
to rid the party Of a b0oby and tfa'toF. j,
hairy face and brainIess head arc great
QUESTION to the abolitiouistS The peInoI'3
despised him so cordially that he has coH,'l'
ed to search for friends elsewhere i ''''''
Post.
The sole crime Of Mr.. Barca! is that "
in favor of Freedom in Kansas, and oPt"'
to the extension of Slavery. For this L,
denounced as traitor to his party, ana 7'"t
Of crime that cannot be forgiven ~ ,''.
then, can belong honestly, to that PaF'! W.. ,I,
opposed to the extension of Slavery aD"
fact is thus acknowledged that 1t IS 'n' P@.t
of slavery, welded to its interests ana Er,-
to their promotion. Let honest, freeao'D,'''
democrats take notice.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19

KANsAs.-Mr. Howard, of Michigan 0''
the members of the Congressional Oo'l'AS =,
delivered speech few evenings age "'
Fremont ratification meeting, in the co''"
which he said = r,.t
a assert that if all the tyranny ,'G;r G-s,
upon our forefathcrs, by the kings W,,.inra VI
Britain, were collected together and "I,: .hs, IN
by ten, could bring facts to prove IL ,,I", ro,.
poor settlers in Kansas have Sun''''
than the whole of them INF
This is the opinion of a man. "''' - ,g.l
been in Kansas, laboriously attending ,,
investigation of the troubles III N'''>'.
thus an indication Of Of tho result
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19

CHANGE IN Day OF PUBucArIoN.-Hereaf-
ter the publication day of the Reporter will be
on TAursday-the better to accommodate the
change in the departure of the mails. Adver-
tisements, &c, should be handed in by Tues
day morning to insure their insertion.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19

Ssy" The jury in the case of HERBERT, in
dicted for the murder Of Heating, the waiter,
were unable to agree, and were discharged on
Monday last. a new trial will be proceeded
with forthwith.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19

side The Kickapoo Pjoncer, one OF the most
reckless of the rufIian organs on the border,
hoists the flag of Fillmore and Donelson. The
fellows thiuk it best to have two strings to
their bows
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19

sumptons 1t is to be seen whether the Ameri-
can people will now do this, by the election of
FRLMoNT, or leave to their descendants the du
ty of again conquering for themselves their In
dependence.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19

BSg- The Providence Post snceringly calls
Colonel Fremont bear hunter. The Boston
Ati0S responds that they will find before next
November he is " Buck" hunter also
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19

Senator Jones' of Tennessee, call himself
Hea;en.descended Wing" The Devil was
Heaven-dosccnded lie was kicked out Of that
place, and his descent was tremendous one
- Prentice
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TIE STArE ELECTIONS, this year, take place as
follows.-On the fourth of August, Kentucky,
Alabama, Texas, Missouri and Arkansas vote,
and on the seventh Of August, North Carolina
and Tennessee, thus making seven Of the South
ern States in the first week of that month -
The only others Of that section which vote
before the occurrence of the Presidential cleo
tion, will be Georgia and Florida on the sixth
Of October, South Carolina on the fourteenth
Of the same month. In the early part of Au-
gust therefore, the Presidential contest will as
sumo definite shape. Those seven States
have all been confidently claimed as favorable
to the election of Fillmore and Doaelson.
Indeed, they are the most favorable of all the
South, except Maryland and Louisiana.
Should they be carried by the Democratic
party, it will be plain enough to everybody
that the contest for Fillmore will be hopeless
But if, on the other hand, the Americans
should carry those States, the prospect will be
equally, if not more, discouraging for Buchanan
who, unless he carries nearly all the South is
pretty sure of defeat. Vermont votes on the
second of September California on the fourth
and Maine on the eighth Pennsylvania, Ohio
and Indiana vote on the fourteenth of Octo
ber
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19

Russell Errett. Pittsburg, 4, ,o,no
Charles Gibbons, Philad. '"iS'
B. d. Pettingill Philadelphia,
2 Joseph r. Fry do
3 A H. RoSenheim do
a. T. ChuT do
Vim. Morris Davis do
Wm Rutler, West Chester.
Charles l. Martin, Allentown
Jacob Hoffman, Reading.
+. c. Darlington, Lancaster.
10 j. Adams Fisher, Harrisburg
IL Benjamin Bannan, Pottsylle.
y F. =. Grow, Carbondale.
l3 Henry Green, Easton
II Ulysses Mercnr, Towanda
Is c. ". Scates, Williamsport
IL Joseph Speck, Dnncannon.
II John H. Filler, Bedford
Is George Raymond, Hollidaysburg.
l9 Edward Cowan, Greensburg
20 \ Murdoch, Washington.
q c. b. NJ Smith, Pittsbmg.
p Tho's l.. Shields, Sewicktey Bottom.
53 Wm F. Clark, Mercer.
p j. 5. Myers, Franklin.
20 A. Uuidekoper, Meadyille.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19

The REPUBMcAN STATE Committee, is com
posed of the following gentlemen, by Congress
sional Districts
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-08-30

A vote was taken in a railroad car out
West recently in the following manner:--
A Buchanier arose from his seal and call.
ed on all who were in favor of Fremont
to pull their boots off, No one appear
ing to support in this novel manner the
claims of the great Pathfinder, he re-
quested those favorable to Buchanan to
keep their boots on which allthe passen-
gers forthwith proceeded to do. Unanim-
Gus for Buchanan.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-08-30

~Truth and faIsehood travelling one
warm day, met at a river, and both went
60 battle Mt the same place. Falsehood
coming first out of the water, took his
companions clothes and left his " vile
raiment, and then went on his way
Truth coming u Of the water, sought ia
vain for his proper dress, disdaiDing to
wear the garb of FaIsehood. Truth
started all naked in pursuit of the thief
out not being SO swift on foot, has never
oVeFtaken the fugitive. Ever since lie has
bees known as NAKED Truth,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-08-30

VAiuE og SLAVE PRoprRrY....I, i
stated that the value Of the slave properly
at the South is not less than two tbonssnd
nslllloas o. dollars, ! sum equal to one.
soussa sae value T oil the other properly
10 the United States, ss shown bY the ~.
census. % the Abolitionisis expect 70
9AatatEate tgis amount DC propertv go,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-08-30

HYMNs.--No other composition is like
an experimental hymn. II is lot a mere
poetic impulse. 1t is not a thought, a
fancy, a feeling threaded upon words.---
1t is the voice ofexperience speaking from
the soul a few words that condensc and
often represent a whole life. II is the life,
too, not of the natural feelings growing
wild, but of regenerated feeling, inspired
by God to a heavenly destiny, and max
ing its way through troubles and hindran-
ces, through joys and victories, dark or
light, sad or serene, yet always struggling
forward. Forty years the heart may have
been in hattie, and one verse shall express
the fruit Of the whole. One great hope
may come to fruit only at the end Of
many years, and as the ripening of a
hundred experiences.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-08-30

A colored woman died "a few days since
at Richmond, Virginia, and a post NOR
tenn examination was held, wheu q pin
was found EMBEDDED in the lung, where,
from its appearance, it must have been a
good while. Doubtless, the careless
practice, common among females, ofhoId-
ing pins in the mouth, has caused many
deuth beside this.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-08-30

THE project of exploring Central
.elsaea y ~ progress in New York. The
.e'taofy proposed to be explored lies be.
ewssn Ine nth and fifteenth parallels of
aOtsn laIishas' commencing at tho Adam
uc ocean ana extending eastward eighteen
degrees to the valley If the Niger, COM
prlsing an area of about 100000 .onare
miles. s4
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-08-30

DA debtor says-'My creditors are
%singalarly unfortunate. They invariably
apply the day after | have spent all my
money. ! always say to them-'Now
this is very provoking! Why didn't you
come yesterday and / could have paid
20" in full But no they never will
They seem to take a peryerse pleasure in
arriving always too late. It's my belief
the Fascals do it on purpose
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-08-30

4 WITTY editor Of the Buchanan school,
who has just failed, said he did il with iii
the honors of war, and has retired from
ne field with colors nying---sheriF' faps
nutterlng from two windows and the door.