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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09
LET OUR MECHANICS READ.

The question really is whether it is better for capa
to own its labor, to hire it We differ IN regaru
in Pennsylvania. and we have determined u aho'e
in Georgia. do not propose to interfere with your oc
nor to ,, ohr m 1 o. !" ps we
please We have determined il better for us that ca
tai own its labor.
Such is the language Of the Hon. HERscHEL
V. JOHNSON, of Georgia, at the democratic
mass meeting in Philadelphia last week, as re-
ported in the Pennsyluanian Southern spea-
kers claim that it is best that capital shall
osrn its oon labor" while we at the north con-
tend that capital should hire it at remnnera-
tive wages Mechanics upon what side OF
this question do you intend to range yourselves!
Is it your policy to strengthen that class OF
politicians, who believe that it is right to own
labor If this is the real question as claimed
by Mr.. JOHNSON, will you not rise in your
might, and say that if such are the views of
southern men, you must seek to restrict them
to the states where they are now entertained
1t must be recolected that this doctrine is
openly promulgatedat large democratic meet
ing and that it was reported in the immediate
organ of Mr.. BUCHANAN 1t therefore becomes
a new principle of the sham-democracy, to be
ultimately adopted into its platform. 1t is
high time that our laborers and mechanics
should understand this matter, and if they
wish to sustain free labor they must vote for
the republican nominee. The opinion of Mr..
JOHNSON is carried out by the extracts from the
southern press to which we add the following
from the Muscogee Herald, an Alabama Bu-
chanan Journal:
" Free Society sickrn of the name. U'hat is IL
but a congIomeration of GREASY MECHANICS, filthy
operatives, small fsted farmers and moon-sruck theo
riss All the northern, and especially the New England
states, ARE DEVOID OF SOCIETY FITTED FOR
WELL BRED GENTLEMEN, the prevailing class one
meets with is that of mechanics struggling 10 be genesi
and small farmers ,cho do their dTdgeTy and yet
who are hardly FIT FOR ASSOCIATION VITA A SOU
THERN GENTLEMANS BODY SERVANT. This s
your free society which the northern hordes endeavor
ing to extend into Kansas"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

PRo-SLAvERY CoALrr1oN-The rumors of o
coalition between the Democratic and Ameri.
can parties grow stronger every day. The
New-York Mirror says
1--WE learn from sources that we can hardly
doubt, that the leaders of the Buchanan and
Fillmore parties have come to an understand
ing, and are now at work, night and day, con-
summating the coalition to defeat Fremont"
The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, Mr..
Fillmores home organ, in the course of an edi-
torial article observes =
"The moment it is ascertaned that Mr.. Bu-
chanan cannot carry his own State-that Penn
sylvania is lost to the Cincinnati nomnee-his
case will appear hopeless, and some new policy
will be adopted. Nay, this is admitted by
some of the Democratic leaders themselves"
The contingency here referred to is the vic
tory of the Republicans in Pennsylvania at the
October election, and by the phrase "new
policy" is simply meant the withdrawal of Mr..
Buchanan, practically, or the concentration of
his strength on an amalgamation ticket.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09
MEETING AT LERAYsvILLE.

We have q letter from the Chairman Of the
Republican State Executive Committee, an
nOuncing the Hon. HANNIBAL HAMLIN, Of
Maine, will speak at Montrose, on Saturday
! lth inst, and at Lerdusrile on Monday df-
f.rnoor tho 1871 INST There will be no failure
IN his presence unless some unforeseen contin-
gcncv should occur. No man in the Union
commands greater degree Of our respect and
admiration than Gov. HAMIN. lie has al
ways been Democrat, but when the Cincin-
natl Convention made its pro-savery platform,
and JAMES BUCHANAN with indecent haste
jumped upon it, he rose in his seat in the Sen
ate, and in plain and manly language declared
that he could not support such measures nor
such man.
Nominated as the Republican candidate for
Governor Of Maine, every effort was made by
the Slavery propagandiSts to effect his defeat
OF this result they were sanguine but the peo-
pie of Maine, by $4,000 majority, attested
their confidence in his integrity and their de-
votion to the principles of Freedom. Coming
with this proud endorsement of the Freemen
of Maine, his presence with us, will be graft
fication which the people Of Eastern Bradford
will unquestionably enjoy.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09
DON'T NEGLECT THE STATE TICKET.

1t is generally conceded that the result of
the election next Tuesday, will have a power
full influence upon the Presidential contest. 1t
is the daty of every Freeman who desires the
defeat Of BUCHANAN to rally at the polls next
Tuesday. A glorious triumph then, for the
Union State Ticket, secures a certain victory
in November
Don't neglect to go to the Polls on Tues
day next, thinking you can vote on the 4th Of
November to rebuke the political transgres-
sons of the present National Administration
Your vote is needed now to swell the verdict
of disapprobation which will close up the Re
publican column for the great triumph in No
vember. Let Pennsylvania repndiate JAMES
PLATFORM on Tuesday next, and the question
is settled and the cause of Freedom victorious
Look to it that every voter who wishes to
cast his suffrage in condemnation of the pro-
slavery policy Of the democratic party-in re-
buke of the Outrages in kansas-has a vote
for the State Ticket. The majority on our
County ticket, is of little consequence as to its
amount-but every vote for the State ticket,
is so much added to the grand result
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

FAIR OF THE PENNSYLVANIA Agricultural
SocrETY.-The annual Fair Of the PennSy[
vania Agricultural Society is now in progress
at Pittsburg, and will close to-day. Ihe Wea
ther was SOME what unfavorable during the lore
part of the week brt notwithstanding this
the attendance was quite large, there being
from eight to ten thousand people on the gronni
during Wednesday. On Thursday morning
the weather became settled, and general out
pouring of visitors from the surrounding coan
ties was expected. A more crcdtabfe exhIol
tion has not been held by the Society, while
the arrangements were exceedingly ly appropriate
and convenient The display of horses, cattle,
sheep and swine was very large, every stan
and pen being occupied. Indeed, it vas iOnna
necessary to put up additional temporary sht[
ding for many animals that were detained .!
the wet weather. Judge Woodward denver
ed the address on Friday. Agricultural III
plements are largely represented by the manu-.
facturers of Pittsbarg and vicinity oohs
of these articles were remarkable Tor WON
manship and The Quality of the materials -
Other manufactured goods were abundant, ana ",
many contributors exhibited largely OF arIicit'
in their line. The horticultural and 1oral uy'
partments formed splendid feature OF 'ns.a
hibition, and attracted much attention. AIIg ~.
gether, the success of the exhibition has ia'i
met the Che expectations Of the most afu'D'
friends of the Society.-Ldgcr,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

sS~ The Fremonters of Montgomery and
Bucks counties, had grand rally on the 9th
ult. at Hatboro' The mass, says a correspon-
dent, was estimated from 10000 to $4,000 :;
the procession of big teams" was about three
miles long, headed by about 200 men ON horse
back. Thc speakers were Geo Lear, j. p
Hale, ID. Wilmot, A. Burlingame, and VIM,
Moran, who were all listened to with great at
tention. The meeting adjourned to great
Langhorn's Hill meeting in Bucks county,
near Bristol on Saturday, Oct. 4. The speak
ers for this meeting are Banks, Burlingame,
Wilmot, Ford, and Shaffer. It is expected
this will be the largest meeting in Eastern
Pennsylvania. The friends of Fremont and
Freedom are we'll organized in old Bucks-two
or three meetings are held every night in the
county. Here the people are brought togeth-
er in school-houses, wagon-lofts, barns, mills,
&c, in different sections of each township,
and the effect is most glorious for Freedom
cause.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09
Look to your Ticket.

We again urge upon cur Republican friends
the Importance of attending to the WHOLE
TICKET. See that voters are supplied with
full set of votes. Don't permit any trading
or bartering 1t is as important for the sue
cess of our principles that the candidate for
the lowest Office should succeed, as the highest.
Republicans you have organized for the
advancement of principle. In furthering that
object you have presented Ticket. Every
member upon it, is entitled to your support
Don't swerve hairs breadth, but consider
the ends you would accomplish, and the means
necessary for their advancement.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09
GET OUT THE VOTERS

We urge upon our friends in the strong Re
publican towns, the Importance of having ar
rangemcnts made to get out every voter. Have
your teams in readiness, and bring every vo-
ter in the township to the polls. Your oppo-
nents will not lose an available vote. They
will be furnished with funds from the custom
houses and post offices, to get out their votes
and the Freemen of the county must counter
balance their money and efforts by personal
exertions.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

NEGRO SUFFRAGE the Legislature of 1856 a mem
Der med Smith, from Allegheny offered a resolution
right to yote-and BARTHOLOMEW LAPORTE. the
fusion candidate for Surveyor General voted m the alr
native. Add this vote TO his votes the Jug Law and
Laporte is pretty specimen OF humanity to ask WHITE
MEN TO vote for him.
We cut the above beautiful paragraph from
the Easton Argus, the editor of which is very
evidently in the same desperately and despair
ing condition of the Buchaniers generally. The
statement that LApoRrE voted for negro suffrage
is false, made without the slightest foundation,
as the journals of the House for the session of
1855 show Mr.. SMITH, of Allegheny, did not
offer any such resolution on the first day of
the session but ON the third day read in his
place and presented to the chair, bin to
confer upon colored persons the rights of
citizenship" which went under the rules to the
Judiciary Committee On the Gath Of Janua-
ry (see journal III r. page 1867 the Commit
tee reported the bill with negative recon-
mendation, as the rights it conferred (negro
suffrage) were clearly unconstitutional. Janua-
ry 26, the House refused to proceed to the
consideration of the bill (page 1l8) and
January 81, (page 1907 the author Of the bill
having become satisfied of its unconstitution-
atty, made motion that its consideration be
indefinitely postponed, which was agreed to.
This was the end of the matter Mr. LAPoRrL
had no opportunity to vote to extend the right
of suffrage to negroes, because no vote was ia
ken upon the bill, and the story is an unmti-
gated falschood, without the shadow of truth.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09
DsD~ A CoMMoy error of MANY iDcon.;,

Ba~ A CoMNoS error of many incon.do,o.
persons, is to suppose that the organizatio, %
Emigration Aid Societies in the North L,d
the troubles in Kansas This is disneIIod =
the report of the Congressional Inyestic.,;,
Committee, which shows that in the ,.,,
part Of the year 1858, before the reneal g
the Missouri compromise, a public meeting no.
held in Platte county, Mo-, at which Atcbiso,'
made speech, and where the FOLLOWING ro.a
luton was passed:
Resolved, That if the Territory shall :.
opened to settlement, We pledge ourselves ~
each other 10 ertend the Institutions of JE,,o,.:
orer the Tertiary, at whatever sacrifice ~
blood or treasure.
The proceedings of this meeting were prb
lshed in the Platte Argus, one of the orr.n.
of the Atchison party. Before the Investipa.
ting Committee, a man named Davis Nj
sourian, testified that he was a member Of ,bo
famous Blue Lodge" in Missouri in Fpbrn
airy, 1854, before the Kansas bill passed tbo
avowed object of the order being to make Ka !.
sas slave State.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

ANOTHER WHIG SENATOR DRorP1yG Tnr.
aoRE.-The Wing United States Senator from
Missouri, Mr. GEYEH, has Published we'll
argued letter containing his reasons for decid
ing that Mr. FILLMORE is not entitled to the
support of wings" He has decided to vote
for Mr.. BUCHANAS. He considers that Mr.
FILLMORE unnecessarily embarfasscs the single
issue of the contest-that he exposes the couu.
try to the danger of contest for the Presi-
dency in the House of Rcpresentatiyes-thst
he is associated on the ticket with lifelong
opponent of wings and whig principles, and is
the candidate Of sccrc! and oath-bound or,
ganiZation.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

MYSTERIOUS AFFA1R.-On Wednesday even
ing lst inst, EPHREAN BoARDMAS of Orwell
township, fell from the Bridge at this place,
into the water, under circumstances which give
strong suspicion that he met with foul play
Mr. b. was seen about O'Clock of that even
ing, in state Of intoxication, attended by per.
sons not previously known to him, and having
in his possession sum of money. About
half-past nine, persons crossing the river in
boat, below the bridge, heard noise as of
some heavy object falling into the water, with
a groan, and upon rowing to the spot, found a
hat and handkerchief. The boat was present
ly hailed by persons upon the bridge, who said
that man had thrown himself over the rail-
ing The story told by these persons aud
their dogging the missing man during the even
ing excited suspicious and they were arrested
and locked up in Jail.
Friday morning by dragging the river, the
body was found, and an inquest empannelled
by Justice BoGART, who proceeded to examine
the body. The money which deceased was
known to have, was missing The only mark
of violence was over one eye, which was con-
fused, evidently from the effects of heavy
blow.
On Saturday, the persons confined in jail
JAMES MITCHELL, and WILLIAM WHITE, were
examined before Justice BoGARr, and commit
ted to await their trial at December term.
thy citizen, whose only fault was an occasional
excess in drinking He leaves a wife and sew
en- children
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

Bay At the conclusion of ScHyABEL's ds.
play of bi!lingsgate and blackguardisln, on
Friday night, some one in the house proposed
three cheers for DAVID WnAor," which were
given with will, making the house RUG
Opposed as we are to any interference with the
assemblages of the opposite party, neyerthc,
less we could not but consider it as an appro.
pirate testimonial to a towrsman whose repD.
tation had been brutally assailed.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

na~ Amongst the many plans employed to
defeat LAroRrE, it is expected to divert votes
in the Western part Of the County, upon local
questions We appeal to the Republicans of
Western Bradford not to be used by the un-
scrupulous men who make this beast You
cannot effect your interests by any such course,
while every vote lost for LAPoRrE at the State
election, is equivalent to vote cast against
FRENoNr in November. The attempt will be
made to excite your local preiudices. Remem-
Der. that those who attempt it, are locking af-
ter Mr.. BrcHANAN's interests, not yours.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

%Mr. ScBNABEI, in his speech at this place,
said that I" no respectable man would vote for
Mr.. Grow" What say you, Freemen of Brad
ford, to the opinion OF this despicable slanderer
Are there no respectable men amongst the six
thousand voters who will deposit their ballots
for GALusHA A. Grow, on Tuesday next ? Re-
collect that this West Branch blackguard says
that il yoH vote for Mr.. GRow. you are with
out the pale Of respectability
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

bG" During the present canvass, we have
been honored with the presence of several dis
tinguished gentlemen, preaching Buchananism.
Hitherto they have been honorable and cour-
teous gentlemen, who sought by argument to
bring our voters to their way of thinking and
acting. Whatever success they may have had,
we certainly have no disposition to find fault,
because their conduct was gentlemanly and
courteous. ALI this time we have been threat
ened with the presence of Mr.. ELLIS B. Selma
BEL, whose feats have been the admiration of
the Pennsyluanian for some weeks past On
Friday night last, this person delivered himself
Of speech at the Court House, in this place
We had the curiosity to hear what this great
champion of BUCHANAN had to say, and con-
sequently attended.
Instead of discussing the issues of the con-
test, the speech was made up of constant ref
erence and personal abuse of Judge WILMor
The terms applied to Judge w. were "quack, !"
mountebank," lazy lubber," Infamous" !"
"guilty of wiful and deliberate falsehood,u y
and q variety of other choice epithets which
are supposed to be current amongst fish-women
and in the stews of New York The speaker
certainly proved himself an adept in the use
of coarse vulgarity and low blackguardism, and
his familiarity with vituperation such as no
gentleman would descend to- We are aware
that such blackguard places himself below
the notice of honorable persons, and we only
make alluson to him to say, that in conduct
ing the present contest, we have endeavored
TO treat our politicalopponents courteously and
fairly, and without descending to nything like
personalities. We had hoped that such would
be the case ON each side. We do not believe
that personal attacks upon Judge WILMoT will
advance Mr.. BUoHANAS's prospects, and we
consider that those who have invited MFR.
ScHNABEL here, have not only injured their own
cause, but have made themselves liable to re-
tort-if anything can Justify retaliation. They
are responsible for the scurrilous exhibition Of
bad passion which we have had, and if they
deem such attacks upon the standing and cha
racter of citizen in good taste, or beneficial
TO their cause, they are welcome to all the sat
isfacton they can obtain.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

TRUE.-The Hon. Jesse d. Bright, one .,
the leading men of the Buchanan party say 10
"There is no danger Of dissolution ol .r,;, H..
Union Neither Congress nor all the pun"
clans in the country can dissolve the co0leu,,a
cy our fathers made and handed down 10 u H.
This is of course correct but what mus ~
thought of the whole of the newspaper orsIHL Ia,
of Mr. Brght's party, North and SOUTH Iu.r b"a.
ing up before the public constantly tue ;e, D1S
bear of disunon The Washington "On
leads off in the movement. OF course II .sa ="
mere device to frightcn timid people iroDl wv
support of the Republican candidates
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09
bag Prof. G.. r. CoBURN has left with

Hagn Prof. c. r. CoBuRN has left with us
twenty-one potatoes weighing twenty -one lbs.,
raised by himself, of the pinkeye, Nova scotia,
and other varieties. They are the finest spe-
cmens of potatoes we have seen this season.
They owe their large size and excellent quail
ties to the application Of the compost, we pub
lished last spring, given us by Mr.. CoBuRN,
who has for years had the best of evidence of
its value.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

Rag A son of the Hon. John NJ bo,ts |In ac.
published card in the Richmond VIZ 5ck.
nouncing the conduct of the editor OF inc n' m
mond Enquirer, in endeavoring to get W ppDd
mob against his father, as brutal, ruIlan! that
cowardly to the last degree. lie says ,art. s
nothing but an attack Of rheumatism Plo't Poment
ed him from inficting personal chaI'lSen.GJa enrJ
and he declares Pryor bully, blaeAgnnr 9'or IS
posted coward, and poltroon a G"'
plainly invited by the terms OF the caIu
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09
FOLD YOUR TICKETS !

Much valuable time might be saved and
many more votes secured by having the tickets
on the ground before the polls are open, ready
cut and folded, and tied in sets-eleren rotes IN
each SET See that each voter who desires it,
has full set, and votes it too
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

DEATH BED RErENrANCE-Posters calling
Democratic meeting at Coudersport, Potter
Co., on the 10th, announced as a rallying cry,
Buchanan, Breckinridge and Free Kansas !"
Rather too late to deceive the people, who
know the grievous wrongs which have perpe-
tratcd to make it Slave Kansas
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09
The Buchanan Platform.
Resolutions adapted by the Buehanon St0h
(ONrs1fi0p.

COnrsRtEOp:
Rssofrsd, That in the repeal Of the act known as hs
Missouri Compromise act and tire passage of the act OF
ganzing the Territories Of Kansas and Nebraska free
from unconstitutional restrictions the las. Congress PER
FORMED A WORK OF PATRIOTIC SACRIFICED
meeting the demand, Of sectional excitement mistaken
adherence 10 the fundamental Law.
Resolved, Rhat endorse the Administration Of Pre-
sdent Pierce "a N4fTTON-iL, FItTHFt'L and EF
EICIENT-iuEiy eqUa to all tlFs emergencies which the
country has had TO encounter and that Ire has wnrthy
maintained her interests and honor at home and abo9
Resolution unanimously adapted al The Ctncln'
ndtt ConrcnfioH
RESOLVED, That the AdminiStrntion Of FRANKLY
PiFRCE has 6een true TO s er,at interests ot The
try In the face Of the most determined opposition has
maintained The Idt1s enforced economy t0stFTd progr"
and infused integrity and rigOr into trfTg department Of
the government al h0ss, has signdHy imprOred our
treaty relations extended the field Of commercial sntop"
and rindicGted The rights Of AmfTican ci=as abroad
has asserted trfh eminent impartGity The p cam'@
erey sectio, and has al all TINES b'en faithful to The Con-
stitution. Ne therefore proclaim Rs- OUR JNQU ~
FED APPROPRIATION OF HIS MEASURES
AND POLICY"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09
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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09
TIE COUNTY TICKET

Don't let the County Ticket be negle,,.,
but see that every voter has full set Of yo.
-clcren IN aA Though its success by Iarno.
majority is certain, it is nevertheless imnorto,'
that no votes be lost which can be secured f..
IL
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

BRADFoRp CorxrY FArR-We are obliged
to postpone an account of the Fair last week,
with the list of premiums until our next
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

Bss- A large meeting was held at Athens
on Friday last, which was addressed by HoR-
ACE GREELEY, and Hon. G.. A. Grow, i'll very
able and effective speeches.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

hay- Hon III. HANLrN of Maine and Hon.
ID. WTLMor will speak at the Court House, ON
Monday evening Oct. Is.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-10-09

g@ Rev. W. H. III. DIVER win address
the Young Mems Fremont and Dayton Club
of this Borough, at the Court House, on Fri
day evening, Oct, 10.