Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-04-26
[Correspondence of the Bradford Reporter

-as-~ .r~E HARRISBURG, April 10, 1856
Mr.. Enron: The end of the session is fast
approaching. Much legislation has been efiee-
ted this winter. Whether all of twill be pro-
duetive of good, is a very doubtful question
General politics have cut but little figure here,
for some time, and indeed, but little during the
whole Session. Upon. the exciting question OF
the day-the Ron-eXtension of slavery-the
whole of the Anti Administration party here
show clear record This augurs well for sue
cess in the State this fall 1t goes far to en-
slrre a thorough and harmonious fusion upon
the Presidency as well as upon the State Tick
ct. Every Indication, every source of private
information from the different sections oil the
State, seem to point unerringly towards the
success of the state ticket. Cheering assurances
are made by members of Congress visiting here,
that National fusion will take place. 1t
seems to be pretty generally understood, that
Mr. FILLMORE upon his return from Europe,
understanding that there is no chance for sue
cess will voluntarily Withdraw from the contest
Having thus spoken Of the general aspect OF
politics, desire to say something upon the
character of the members from your county,
and their services here. | have a right to
speak, because | have been here large part
of the session, and have had occasion from my
position to,watch closely their career.
The faithfuness and standing of Mr.. LAPoRTE
is vindicatcd by the position assigned to him
upon the State ticket. | may say that no mem
Der stands higher for honesty, integrity, and
consistency, than he. But intend to speak
more at length of Mr. HoLCoMB in this cOnnec-
ton He has a similar standing to that of
LAPoRrE for the qualities spoken of. lie does
not make set speeches often, but sometimes
proves himself most formidable opponent in
running debate The following is an evidence
of his power in that direction. The other day
on the debate of the Farmers and Mechanics
Bank of Philadelphia, Mr. JOINS made speech
against all banks, and was asked what had be-
come of the bill he introduced to charter the
Mt Pleasant Bank This question was put by
Holcomb 1t seemed to settle hard upon his
stomach Mccarthy came to Johns relief by
asking Holcomb if there was not bank called
the Towanda Bank in his district which wound
up its affairs dscreditably? He retOrted, that
one of the directors was so corrupt that he
blew out his brains and he, came from I'hila-
dslphia. Mccarthy replied that all the cor
rupt bankers in the state nestled in PhiIadel-
phia. Holcomb not satisfied, replied that one
of the last presidents of the Towanda Bank
was democrat, and is now delegate to the
Cincinnati Convention Mccarthy demanded
his name He said it was c. L. Ward Nc
Carthy seemed satisfied with cross questioning
Holcomb, and quit the business ; for every
time the response came, the members were fair
ly conyulsed with laughter. All this badinagc
was increased in force, from the fact that IIol-
comb has never before got into a regular tour
ney. He unhorsed every combatant who pre-
sented himself.
Bradford would do well to return him here
1t is an advantage to have here man of eX-
perience. 1t gives his people a superior facili-
ty in procuring necessary legislation.
We expect you in the Gibraltar of freedom
to roll up five thousand majority this fall. The
East and West both expect it from you and
we bid you God speed in your contest for the
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