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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-16
Book Binding.

I91E undersigned has the agency of one of
Il the best Binderss in n y City and j. ready TO re-
ceve Books Pamphlets. Magazines &c, 10 be bound in
any style desired in the ncatest and most substantial
manner and at very low ratesshall be forwarding LOT
very soon-s0 send in your volumes. .O,D. BARTLETT
l April u, 1856
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-16
New Boot and Shoe Mandatory.

ERANk HOFFMAN would respectfully
l. inform the citizens of Towanda, that he has COM
mcnced the BOOT g. SHOE business in the room over
j. Culp Cos. shop, the of Bridge street
lie IL ready at all times to do all work i'm his line in the
best manner-and will make Fine Scwcd and Pegged
Boots Shoes and CATERS in the latest approved style as
well Coarse Worh. RErAIRING done in superior man.
ner
lie would respectfully solicit the patronage of the c
of this place assuring them that he win endeavor to
merit their fvors by using the best stock careful work
manship, and by pinctuaty.
Towanda June Is, 1855
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-16
SECRESARY's OFFICE,
Harrisburg, June q, 1856.

-.. Harrisburg, June a. 1856.
Pennsylvania
do certify that the above and foregoing is true and
correct copy of the Yeas and Nays taken the
Resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution
the Commonwealth az the same appears the Journals
of the Houses of the General Assembly of this Com
wealth for the session of 1856.
[L.S1 Witness my hand and the seal of said office
this twenty day of June thousand eight hun
dred and iftysix. A. G. CURTIN,
SecretarY of the Commonwealth
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-16

RrAollon prnpssisf amendments TO the Constitution
OF the Commonwealth, being under consideration,
On the question
VIII the Senate agree to the first amendment?
The yeas and nays were taken agree8hy To the provisions
OF the Constitution. and were follows, viz:
YEAs-Messrs. Browne, Buckaew CressweA Evans
Ferguson, Ficnniken, Hoge, Ingram, Jamison. Knox,
l+Aubaeh, Lewis. M'Clintock Price Sellers, Shuman
s'nther. Srauh, raggart. Walton, Nclsh Whsrry, vii.
kins and PiHtt Spfakc-- 9l.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-31
THE COLD WEATHER,

During the past two weeks the weather has been
intensely cold-a genuine sample of Northern
winter. To find parallel would carry US beyond
the limits of our experience searching wind from
the North, has driven into our faces shower Of
snow, sleet and rain, and clinching the advantage
has frozen US down to the point where people are
apt to cry enough" Saturday morning while the
snow was yet on the ground in many places, the
storm again come upon US and continued cold and
heavy throughout the day. The ground is still COW
cred to the depth of several inches, but the bright
warm sun we have will, we trust, soon melt it away,
and put into all hearts that genial song of pleas
ant weather.
The newspapers from all parts of the country
bring us accounts, many of which far worse than
our own. In the North and West the season is said
to be unprecedented. Judge O'NEALL in one of his
readable letters to the Patriot, talks of it thus
'In February, 1885, 9th and 10, were the cele-
brated cold Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday
night Judge Johnson and myself left Columbia, in
the STAGE for Branchvie, whence the Railroad took
US and Judge Harper to Charleston. February and
part of March, 1885, were characterized by sue
cession of snow storms The one in March was the
largest and most violent. With these exceptions, l
do lot remember, in twenty-five years, to have seen
such weather as we have had since Christmas"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-31
NEW GROCERY STORE.

By reference to our advertising columns our rea.
ders in the country will learn that Messrs. THOMAS
DAVIES Co. have opened a Grocery and Provision
Store. ct III. stand formerly occupied by Col. s. N.
Stowe, nearly opposite Walkers Hotel, where they
are receiving large assortment of articles in
their line, which they propose to sell cheap for cash.
They also announce that they are prepared to make
liberal bids either in cash barter cotton and
other produce usually brought to this market
We record this with pleasure as an additional evil
dence of the increase of trade in Yorkyile, and we
trust that our friends in the country will not omit
to enroll tho establishment in the list of those deser
wing generous patronage Mr.. DAVIES enjoys the
character of strictly honest, far-dCalng man, and
he has the means as we'll as the inclination to ford
every satisfaction to his customers. Ills stock is
made up of carefully selected and general assolt-
mcnt of Groceries and Provisions, necessaries and
uxurics, at prices as low as the market can afford.
Read the advertisement, and when you arc in town
give them call.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-31

such aconcession without corresponding surrender
on the part of the United States It is now rendered
certain that the WestIndia feet was ordered to our
waters to maintain this construction by force The
processof colonizing fortfyng, occupying and
cislng dominion goes on vigorously; and of late
additional feet has been dispatched to aid in these
measures. The Cabinet of England have notified US
finally of the determination of that government to
adhere to their construction.
If it had been in accordance with decent regard
for the honor and reputation of our country, we
should have preferred total abandonment of the
treaty. 1t can yield no material advantage, and
to insist upon strict obedience to its terms in sim
ply point Of honor. Our government has 80 de-
termined and has instructed Mr.. BUCHANAN to
communicate their determination to the British Cabi-
net. In few weeks, we. may expect to learn the
result Of these dispatches and ascertain finally the
solution of the question of peace or war. We must
either have war, overturn the PALMERsroN minis
try, or by backing down from our high and proud
position invoke upon our country lasting disgrace
Turn it as you may, seek however craftiy to in
troduce new complications, this it seems to u.s. is the
real purport of the difficulty, and these the aterna-
t;ves involved in the adjustment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-31

which the treasury is depleted for the benefit Of
railroads, has introduced bill approprating S25,-
600 to equip and transport emigrants to Kansas
His appeal, as well as that of Col. Cochran, in be-
half Of the message, will be read with pleasure oil
over the State. The committee on Federal Relations
to whom the matter was REFERRED have, it is under
stood, agreed upon favorable report. At last there
is prospect that young Alabama will arouse from
her lethargy and be no longer laggard in the fight
will be to her everlasting honor that she is the
first Southern State to move in sucha cause"
1t will be source of just pride to Alabama that
she has taken the lead in this important movement
We are glad to perceive, by the following note, that
one of our own public spirited citizens hos appro-
priately manifested his sympathy in this movement
sEufAuLA, Jan. Is, 1856,
E. G. BULLOCK, Eso.-Dear Sir: am this day
in receipt of 500 through Mr.. Henning, President
of the Bank of Georgetown, which sum has been
paid and transmitted by the Hon. R. F. W. Allston,
President of the Senate of South Carolina, to Maj
Buford for the purpose of sending settlers to Kan
sas. have thought it proper to give this publicity
in your paper, as it shows the liberaty and public
spirit of MIR. Allston. The money has been handed
over to Maj. Buford's agent this day, for which
hold his receipt. Respectfully,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-31
From the Carolina Times.


1hh SooIhEdN QUARTERLY REVIEW.
The proprietors Of the Carolina Times have be-
come joint proprietors Of the Southern Quarterly
Review. It will hereafter be published in this eitv
under the imprint CT fE.1H. Britton 6 Co.. to whom
all communications should be addressed, and all pav
ments Of subscription be made, as well Of arrears,
as payments in advance -.l.s'
1t ls with the greatest satisfaction pro-
prietors announce to the public that thew have Sc
cured the services of the Rev. James n. Thornvell.
D. D., as Editor Of the Southern Quarterly Review.
DR.. Thornwes eminent qualifications for the iabors
he has assumed-his great natural endowments, his
rare powers Of analysis and reasoning his habits Of
profound research, his extensive and thorough ac-
quirements, his discretion and good Judgment
need not their feeble commendatons they are known
and acknowledged Of all men who are familiar with
his fame and his writings By his cooperation.
and by the assistance of corps of able contributors
the ablest in the whole country-whicL will be
formed at the earliest practicable moment thew
confidently hope and believe they will be able to
place the Southern Quartly Review in the very front
rank Of periodical literature well in Europe as in
America-to make it the cherished object of South
ern pride and affection, the repository of the great
thoughts Of great minds and che sound exponent Of
Southern sentiment and Southern views. That we
may accomplish our objects and fulfil the Just exuec-
tations Of the public the assistance eff every
friend of the South and Southern literature. -.
Owing to the extreme illness of Mr.. C. Mortimer,
who has had tho sole charge of the Review the Jan
uary number has not been issued, and it will be fur
ther delayed in consequence of the change of the
place of publication. The present proprietors will
endeavor to serve subscribers by middle of March
The April number will be published in the course of
that month. After that time each number will an
pear at the appointed period. DR.. Thornwells com
nection with the Review will commence with the
April number. The terms of subscription will he
the same as heretofore SIS year, in advance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-31
THE LATEST NEWS.

From the telegraphio dispatches of yesterdays
Columbia papers we take the following items Of the
latest news:
WASHINGTON, January 29.-In the House of Rep
resentatves there was one ballot for Speaker with
out result after which the House adjourned. The
Democratic caucus of the Senate has nominated the
Union for Printer. In the House, Mr.. Crawford
gave notice that he would, on tomorrow, move to
proceed in the election of Speaker, in one Of the
ways prescribed by the Constitution for the election
of President of the States viz: each State to cast
one vote Mr.. Stewards resolution, that, with the
concurrence of the Senate if Speaker is elected
by the fifth of February, Congress will adjourn on
the 18th was tabled.
Mr.. Dallas has accepted the mission to England
Mr. Buchanan writes that he will reinquish his mis-
sion on the 18th of February, whether successor
shall have been nominated or not. He will appoint
Mr.. Campbell. the Consul at London, temporary
Charge dAfars, there is ut present no Secretary
of Legation.
Rusk, of Arkansas, assaulted Horace Greeley this
afternoon in consequence of remarks of the latter
in letter to the Tribune on resolutions submitted
by MIR. R. He was not seriously hurt.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-31
THE LADY,S BOOK.

GoDEY's "Book" for February is on our table,
Without any preliminaries, let US take glance at
the contents.
The first three pages contain Report of the pro-
ceedings at public dinner given to Mr.. GoDEY, on
the occasion of the 25h anniversary of his "Lady's
Book" enterprise by company of the literary gen.
temen of Philadelphia. Many fine things are rela-
ted, and altogether it was handsome and wel-de-
served tribute to the veteran publisher. But the
commitment ought to have come from the adies-to
the purposcs of their amusement and instruction
the Book" was dedicated and has been constantly
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-31

first was rejected by one hundred and three nays to
one hundred yeas. Tue second was adopted by one
hundred and one yeas to one hundred nays. The
third was rejected by one hundred and three nays to
onehundred yeas.
Mr.. Fuller offered resolution, that agitation Of
the slavery question was unwise and unjust to every
portion of the American people, and injurious to
every section, and ought not to be countenanced,
which was adopted by one hundred nays to one hun
dred and three yeas. Mr.. Meacham offered a reso-
luton, that the repeal of the Missouri Compromise
was an example Of useless and actious agtations of
the slavery question: unwise and unjust to the Amer-
can people; which was adopted by one hundred and
eight to ninety three. ~ ~.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-31
intends to make further examinations for this

intends to make further examinations for this
precious article.
- The Newbuyport Herald, in the course
of an article on Weights and Measures, re-
marks that no two nations have the same
though the same name to designate them may
be used in many countries. Take the mile
measure for instance: In England and the
United States a mile means l760 yards; in
the Netherlands it is 1903 yards; while in
Germany, it is 10, 120 yards, or nearly six En-
glish miles; in France, it is 1925. The
Scotch mile is 1854 yards, and the Irish 2O3S
yards. The Spanish mile is 2472 yards, and
the Swedish mile 100. These are comput-
ed in English yards; but the yard itself, of
three feet in length, has divers signifcations
in different places. The English yard is S6
inches the French 80, ,13 inches; the Gene
va yard, 81 60; the Austrian, 1885; the
Spanish yard, 1904; the Prussian 47.57 the
Russian, 1851. For measures of capacity,
the dissimilarity is wider and more perplexa-
BILE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-31

pearance that you wond scarcely recognize it as the
old "Planter's" Everything about it is in complete
order. The furniture and furnishing generally can
not be surpassed by any hotel in the CITY, and the
table is as well supplied as any House in the United
States. Every luxury that can be found in the mar
ket is provided bountifully.
Of one popularity in the management Of the
planters" will make mention. Every Saturday
the Bar is closed and drinking is allowed there
sunday. If guests desire anything strong to drink
at dinner or in their rooms presume it could be had
ct the Bar; but there is open Bar where drinking
and loud talking and brawlng can be carried on
Just to let you know what We feased Mt breakfast
and dinner to-day, send you our bills of fare.
You will probably hear from me again next week.
Yours, J.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-31
ANOTHER OUTRAGE IN F1oR1n.

The schooner William and John brings the partic-
ulars of another outrage by the Florida Indians
On Monday, the 7th instant, the William and job,
arrived at Fort Dallas, ga. and found the people in
the vicinity in state Of great excitement The in.
habitants of the surrounding country were collected
in the Fort. and were organizing companies for pro-
Ieeuon against the Indians. The cause of the ex-
cumstances: On day shortly previous to the ar
rival OF the William and John, Peter johnson, with
TWO men, whose names We could not learn, went out.
as 1 was their custom, to dig arrow-root, about six
miles from the mouth Of the river near which Fort
Dallas is situate: While engaged in their work,
they were attacked by band of Indians, who fired
upon them, killing Johnson and one of the others
instantly, and wounding the third in the side and
nead; de was not so severely hurt, however, but
that he could reach his boat which was moored near
BY closely pursued by the Indians, till he was able
to push off beyond their reach. He succeeded in
reaching Fort Dallas, where as his story was
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-31
INFORMATION WANTED.

The following article appears in the North Caro-
lima papers. We pass it around with the hope that
our exchanges South will do likewise:-
'In January 1856, the Rev. Grin Scoville, left the
County of Chatham, N. c., where he had been resi-
ding for or years, and endeared himself to ve-
ry large circle Of friends; his ayowed purpose was
to visit first the Western portion of North Carolina
and possibly make purchase of lands, or connect
himself with the mining interests of that region
Failing in this, he might go as the Spring opened to
the South for the benefit Of his health or return to
Chatham. He reached the town of Charlotte, from
whence wrote he letters to his friends here
and as we learn purposed to leave that place for Co.
lumbia, s. c. This was think the first of Febru-
ary '55. Since that time no ntimaton has been re-
ceived of him through any source, and his friends
are much concerned for his safety. They think he
did not reach any post town after he left Charlotte
or they would have heard from him. He had with
him at least or $4,000 in cash when he left. The
general opinion is, that he has been murdered.
only add, that information is sought, of Rev. Grin
Scovle, from no other considerations than friend
ship-no man ever left any community with fairer
name in every respect"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-31
YoRKVILLE, S. G.
THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 81, 1855.

p6r The Editors Office will be found at WALKERS
Hotel where our friends who have business relating
to the editorial department are invited to CALL Per-
sons desrous of transacting other business connec-
ted with the paper will call on the Publisher Mr.
GRlsT, at the Printing Office, one door South Of the
Post Office, or on Mr.. MILLER, at the Commission
er's Office in the Court House.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-31
GReYgorkbille enquirer.

EDITED-BY
sAM'L W. oN.......J JOHN L. MILLER
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-17


language, private rights, whether of friend
or foe, have been respected, and the laws
so Justly and equally administered that no
man can lift his voice and charge against
us single act of injustice" The revolu-
ton accomplished, he restored peace, quiet
and order, and commenced to organise and
put in operation a republican form of gov
ernment. He threw open the ports of the
country and solicited emigration, and made
a special call to his former conntrymen--
the stuff in whose composition ne knew,
and with which he desired to leaven and
improve the native Nicaragua population.
Preferring that these questions shall not
assume a political cast, we pass over the
Instructions which this government have
seen fit to throw in the way of emigration,
and the rude repulse which it gave our
young relative in the rejection of her &C
credited minister; and will not give an
opinion as to the effect which this refusal
to recognise her may have had in encour-
aging Costa Rica, at the instigation of
European powers, to declare war upon
her. 1t is enough for US to know that
such war has been precipitated on her,
and that she is now engaged in an arduous
and doubtful conflict to sustain herself, and
that she and our noble countrymen who
have enlisted in her cause demand our
sympathy and encouragement.
There is but little doubt that Great
Britain is going as far as her habitual eau
ton will allow, and is doing every thing
that her subtle policy can effect to cripple
and discourage WALKER. In fact, we feel
assured that it is the knowledge which this
government has of British interference,
which has forced it into the recognition of
Ell Padre Will, the Nicaraguan minister.
We will not investigate the motive nor
quarrel with it, whatever it be, so the Ad-
ministration takes strong ground in favor
of it, and maintains it firmly and manfully.
War is dire issue, and one to be depre-
Gated and delayed so long as interest in
some cases, and honor in others will justify,
but the sentiment of this people demands
prompt, and if necessary, forcible for
biddance of British intermeddling in Cen
trail American affairs.
We have said much more than we in
tended when we sat down to call atten ton
to the meeting tonight. We repeat the
hope that there may be large gathering
of citizens, irrespective of party, to parti
| cipate in this demonstration in the home
of the gallant WALKERS boyhood. Many
of our fellow-citizenS of this State are now
engaged in this struggle, and many more
are daily leaving to join their fortunes to
the new republic. Their cause is just and
worthy, and their gallantry deserves oul
heartiest succor and sympathy.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-17

The great fear appeared to be that some Of the
Turner's would escape in citizens dress to this
side, and thousand different rumors were in
circulation of persons being killed, which tend
ed greatly to increase the excitement.
One or two of the Turner's were arrested st
the hall, and as they were taken through the
streets, it was with the utmost difficulty on the
part of these having them in charge that they
were saved from violence. Cries of Move
theml rock tbeml" were heard on every hand,
and rocks were actually thrown, some OF which
struck the officers instead of their prisoners.
The small lads belonging to the Turner's
were sent home at an early stage of the diff
Guilty, and TO the praise of the excited pOpulace
they were permitted to depart unmolested.
Turner's Arrested.-There are altogether
Turner's arrested-the names of two are Setter
and Shellenbaum. Five are in the Jail at Cow
ingtOn and two in that of Newport-the de-
sire of the citizens of both places seemed to be
to have al! OF them placed in some secure
place, and their arms taken away from them.
Many were loud in their denuIciatons of 9TH
ers for permitting the Turner'S to get into their
hall, and at l. o'clock the determination of
the people of Covington appeared to be, to
proceed in body to the hall and execute ven-
geance upon the murderers, as they were call
ed, of Butts and Harvey. One OF the fire bells
was rung, which we understood TO be signal
for the citizens to gather at the Market Space,
at which large concourse was already in
waiting.
Matters after Nidnight.-At 1 o'clock this
morning all was quiet in Newport. Mainly
through the exertions of Judge Stallo of this
city, Mayor Folly, of Covington, and Col. Jones,
of Newport, the Turner's were induced to de-
liver up their arms to the Sheriff. The arms
were all gathered together and placed in shed
in the rear of the yard attached to the Turner
Hall, where the Sheriff placed guard over
them and also stationed men in different parts
of the yard, in the ball and at the entrances of
the building, with strict orders not to let any
one pass in or out.
This seemed to content large portion of
the mob, who dispersed soon after this infor-
nation was given.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-17
Archie Dixon,s Influence,

An election for Mayor and other city
officers took place on the 9Th inst, at Hen
derson, KY, the residence of ARCHIE DIX
ON, renegade Wing who is now doing all
he can to strengthen the Democracy of
Kentucky. The American Party carried
every thing So much for Mr.. DIxoN's in
fuence at home amongst his neighbors.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-17

PENNsYLvANIA.-The American State
Council, on the 18th inst, at Hamburg, rat
flied the nominations of Fillmore and Don
elson. Gov. johnson and some fourteen
others retired.