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Freeman's champion., 1857-07-09

threw myself upon her PROSTATE body
and lost all conciousness. ?
When l came TO myself, I was in
the hands Of the gendarmos and en-
my road toprison.
Three months Of dreary captivity
followed. How shall / describe the
anguish Of mind I endured ! My heart
was broken. .n
One morning I was informed that
my trial was to take place that day.
1 heard the news with utter indifier-
ence, for I cared not what became of
me. l'D ''
] was tried, / made no defence, and
after long investigation, a verdict
Of guilty of wiltul murder was re-
turned against me.
l was condemned to be guillotined
in week
The fatal day at length dawned. -
The execution was to be in the Place
du Trone. We left the prison at an
early hour, and soon reached the fa-
tai spot. There before me stood the
hideous black guillotine, and | could
see the knife glitter in the morning
sun. The approach to the Scaffold
was surrounded by soldiers. a pas
sage was formed between t hem ; and
l assembled the steps. An immense
concourse OF people filed the square,
and when they saw me, fearful cry
was raised, whether Of sympathy OIL
disgust had no means OF telling.
glanced around me for moment
and then kneeled down fervently,
rose up and prepared to suffer the ex'
treme penalty of the law. l bared
my neck, and placed my head upor
the fatal niche, / heard rustline
and felt q violent shock. | opened
my eyes, and well.known voice
greeted my ears: M
Now master, will you get up, and
sure the cotfee's cowld and the mates
done to rags
And there was Bridget, shaking
me by the shoulder to awaken me-
/ saw it all in a moment, | had fall
len asleep over the paper, and it wal
all a dream. When | understood i
| could fairly have hugged Bridget
| was so pleased.
/ looked around, and there was my
little wife in calm, placid sleep BY
my side. There had been no letter
no fortune, and what is still better
no murder.
Oh, how happy Twas. Itgave mt
a good lesson, and that is. content
ment anna,
| Baltimore, Jan. Isv, f857.
Freeman's champion., 1857-07-09
Significant.

II 10 afact, and . significant one,
that Southern Kansas-- -.mOaning By
that expression all south Of the Raw
river---is filing up with grcat rapid
ty, and with the most thorough and
out.spoken class Of Free State inhab.
itants. AT the recent Convention at
Topeka. and during tho session Of
tho Legislature, the boldest and most
radical measures were proposed. and
advocated by tho delegates and nom
bers from South Kanaas. The con-
serva,ism Of KanHas Is north. II any.
where. Already tho advance guard
Of our hardy pioneers alo ppshipg
we'll on TO tho southern boundary oi
tho Territory. 30 who looks HpoA
the map will apprchend tho Signih.
cancy Of thsss iaclss4sli liasmsSall .Iqe
in3niflDIl2., nllll8 0N1sAifth iAifnkf
Freeman's champion., 1857-07-09
THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS
l-.- u Az INsTauorIyh Glory.

i', "Oh, how 1 wish wo were rich !"
said l to my wife, one day." 40
"My dear" she replied, "you must
not DO discontented, we have every
comfot--what more can we dcsire?"
gao"0h, there are q hundred things
,e--a large house, a carriage, a fine
library, and | know, not what"
"It is o sin 10 fly in the face Of
Gods providence" replied my wife.
"0ur house is plenty large enough
for our small family, and as for car
iriage we should have no use for it,
and then we subscribe to the Mercsn-
tile Library, You can get any book
you want from there. Believe me,
% my love, we have every reason to be
satisfied with our lot, and instead Of
rspining, ought to thank God for It,
p, And the dear little woman came
over to me--put her arms around my
neck, mo, made q mistake, she is
too short for that, ,A-pulled my face
down to hers and kissed me.
All Dear reader. | must tell you that
my name is Jonathan Clutterwell,
and that have the privilege Of wri-
ting M. d, after my name, as a diplo-
ma from the University Medical Col
lege in Now York. now hanging In
my bedroom, amply testiGes. | was
born in Virginia, and Of course be-
long TO the y, II. VS.; 1hope you
will make no mistake on this point.
lat tho time I commence this history
! a had been living for upwards of four
years in Madison street. in the city Of
Baltimore. had scraped together o
very fair practice, and, IS my wife
~ said, wehad cvcry comfort. But still
3 / was not satisRed ,ythere was Mr. B.
\ Kept his carriage Professor O. had q
large iine, hoppo, with ever so many
servants, and DR., u, had a very large
library, whilb'f could got all my
books In moderate sire book-caBo.
Iwapted 70 Jump y, the top Of the
ladder " opec-s-I did not like this
v waiting for fortpne--it was altogether
TOO nlow. otadious process for mo.
,x,rns 4sshlt of all wAs, Iabecame dis.
accntsptAA crops, psevishss was on,
4 oily Rpp0ysd, and my natural good
Hclpper ptopd IN great danger Of being
\ w, Leaf dhplynyhN w 1891 wv agi4 m
|, ,XMyswifs, However, ; assrcissd /
} Nod deal OIL inaacntec cvsr rnsrL
M ,bosseAiiy
Freeman's champion., 1857-07-09
Fourth Of July Ode.

Loud raise the peal of gladness lg.,7 ,
'Tis Freedoms natal day
Our land that once in sadness. a4l .i
Groaned meath tyrant's sway. 1,t
In liberty rejoices,
'N Awed by no monarch's'tod.a q M
Lift high our Joyous yoices7- svr 7og
Aye, lift them up 70 Cod =
Twas 10 whose wisdom guided
The councils Of our sires : y l'~
Hs DER our arms presided, 6dl asgla
And He tho praise requires. a.
We give to Thee the glory, 1923 oh'
az Father, for all possessed, ggsW
That gildS our country's story, ,
'' That makes our country blest. ''''
How rich The thought in pleasure,
~ No despot can control; fs1J el \
: But richer far than treasure ,.rl.
The freedom Of the soul ~
The yoke Of Satanibroken, 9hGNnb
Whom Gods own son hath freed, ~
His blood tho price and token w "
l0I They are tho free, indeedl ,Yab obi
Freeman's champion., 1857-07-09

ES'A oarpcnIef's apprentice. too
lazy to work, dodsss II In thia taths
ion; when he takes notion he btSnps
his noss against . post I'LL II bleeds,
and then sits down 10 have q restinR
prell, AAli' 'Ne'I''p '''' api'p VA
Freeman's champion., 1857-07-09

RNe WAat dem that ipcpmleihIe
old bachelor. Buohanan, u,SsB ~hsn
no spsaka 10 hiu Inaugural of "our
children. audonrc childrsn'behildfsny
Freeman's champion., 1857-07-09

DEAR SIN We regret 70 MORN
you Of the demise OF your respected
aunt, Miss Margaret Clutterwell. BY
her will, now in our possession, you
are appointed sole heirto her proper
ty, amounting in real estate and pofl
Isohal property, to810,000p 0peraaauhi.
Hoping TO sec youimmodiately. we
remain, hRaaW A,s't v N D.
.,.N Yours, very respectfully, \
FLEGcER a. co.
9"To Jonathan Cldtterwell, Esq.
Md. Baltimore. lId.'seaApA sdsl'w
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08
S 0 0 0 !!
LOOK TO YOUR TICKET.

We again urge upon our Republican friends
the Importance of attending to the WHOLE
TICKET See that voters are supplied with
a 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 a 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, 1857-10-08
COUNTY FAIR.

We are gratifed to learn that the prospects
for the Fifth Annual Exhibition of the Brad
ford County Agricultural Society, at this place,
on the 10Th and 9Th inst, are unusually fa-
vorable. Judging from the indications, the
display will largely exceed that Of any pre-
viouS year. The season has been very pro-
ductive and fruitful one, and we shall doubt
less have an opportunity of seeing what mo-
ther Earth can produce when properly cared
for.
The Stock Department will embrace as
usual, a large variety of breeds and qualities,
displaying the progress made i'll the County
from year to year.
Several items Of attraction are this year ad-
ded to the usual interest of the OCCASION
Amongst others, DTrMcHs Towanda Brass
Band has been engaged. The pleasure of
hearing the music they will perform, is well
worth the price of membership
On the evening of the first day, there will
be grand Firemens' display, by the Towanda
Fire Department, with torch-light procession
We are glad to know that there is an iu-
creasing disposition to encourage this annual
exhibition of the prosperity of our Comfy. 1t
forms sort of reunion for our Farmers and
Others, where they may see specimens of the
skill Of Others in husbandry and learn and ex-
anime the modes by which the productions of
the soil is increased, breed Of cattle improved,
or better variety secured We trust that
every farmer who has anything to show, will
bring it to the Fair, prepared also to commu-
nicate something taught by his observation
and experience which shall prove common
benefit. If he who makes a spear of grass
to grow where none grew before D is a public
benefactor, then he is doubly so, who learns
his neighbor the secret of his success. and thus
contributes two-fold to the general productive
ness. Our farmers should by all means in
their power encourage and sustain the Agri-
cultural Society. They should not be animat-
ed by sordid desire for gain in procuring pre-
miums but by liberal disposition to contri-
butte something towards eevating agricultural
pursuits, and beneftting their fellow-men.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08
Teachers Institutes.

The citizens of East Bradford met at the
school house on Orwell Hill, for the purpose Of
expressing their views in regard to the tnsti-
tute now aboutto close, and the instruction
given by the superintendent.
C. Frisbe Esq., called the meeting to Or
der, and nominated j. 3. G. BABoocX, Chair
man, who was unanimously elected. o. w.
STEVENS, Secretary.
BY motion, the Chairman appointed the fol-
lowing Committee on resolutions
Chauncy Frsbie, H. c. Champlain, Chand-
Ter Brink, VIM Sibley Samuel CaSs, \. e..
Camp, Geo. Eastman, Justus Lewis.
Who reported the following resolutions
which were adopted.
ReS0lred, That we approve of the establish
ment of Teachers Institutes in our Comfy.
ID Res0Lrcd, That in Prof. Coburn, we
find the profound scholar the efficient teacher
and the energetic business man, and he is ad-
m;rably qualified to fulfil the duties devolvng
on him as Superintendent of Common Schools
of Bradford County
Sd. Resolred, That we have been highly
gratified and pleased with the good conduct,
orderly behavior and manifest improvement
of the members of the Institute during their
attendance in this place
4th. Resolred, That the proceedings Of this
meeting be published in the County papers.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.

Republican meetings are held, during the
present week, at the following places =
At Orcutt's Greek, on Monday evening, 9th.
At Litch6eld, on Tuesday afternoon, 9th.
At Bowen Hollow School House, in War
ren, Wednesday afternoon, 7th.
At Herrickyille, on Thursday afternoon, ,Sth.
At Washburn's Hotel, in Ulster, on Satur-
day evening, 10th.
At Sugar Run, on Monday evening, 18th.
At-these meetings, Messrs MERcUR, G.. d.
MoNTANYE, MoRRow, LAPoRTE, KINNEY, and
others will speak .-.
The Republicans of the County are wide
awake and determined to give good account
of Bradford Oh Tuesday next.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08

PACKER AND WnMoT.-When Mr. Wilmot.
the Republican candidate for Governor Of
Pennsylvania, challenged his Democratic com
petitor to traverse the state with him and dis
cuSS before the people at joint meetings the
issues of the campaign, many persons were in
cljncd to think Gen. Packer acted properly in
refusing the test. Bat however opinion might
differ on that point then, Packers course since
proves his Gecnation to have been unworthy
OF approval. Mr. Wilmot has published a
list Of bis appointments to address the people
all over the State, and is now fulfilling them.
Gen. Packer is busiIy engaged in following in
exactly the same track, taking care to reach
every point just few days after Wilmot has
delivered his speech This looks like practi-
cal acknowledgement that Gen. Packer is
afraid to meet Mr.. Wilmot in a free aud frank
discussion. II he had acted upon his own pro-
gramme, the case would have been otherwise
If he spoke the truth when, in his letter, he
said that he and his party would not continue
the agitation of the slavery issues, what ad-
vantage could it be to him to follow in Mr..
Wiimots wake? The inference from his con-
duct is that he does want to discuss these is
sueS but without an opponent TO confute his
reasoning and false assumptions. He stands
confessed by his own course in the present
canvass to he unequal to a fair contest with
Mr.. Wllmot-IhI. North amer.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08
GET OUT THE VOTERS

We urge upon our friends in the strong Re-
publican towns, the Importance of having ar.
rangements 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, 1857-10-08

DdS~ The Old Hunkers had grand convo-
cation of post-masters, leaders, &c, in this
place, on Monday last, the object of which
was undoubtedly to devise means for polling
all their votes on Tuesday next Our friends
must not expect that single Packer vote will
be lost. The intention is to poll the full vote,
so quietly as not to wake up or alarm the Re-
pubicans. They hope by this means to crow
over decreased majority in Bradford. Shall
they have the opportunity That depends,
Republicans, upon the WORK you are do
ing If You staud, with your arms folded,
contented with the declaration +" that we should
poll all our votes" we shall be laughed at af-
ter election IF you are at work, aud work
till the polls close, to urge out every careless
and dilatory voter we shall give 5000 majori-
ty, and preserve our reputation for activity
and fidelity.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08

ENCoURAGING SIGNS-The elections in Yer
mont and Maine, this year, show that Locofo-
coism is effectually crushed out in those
States. They remain firm in the faith of true
Republcanism, and again lead the hosts of
freedom, as in 1856, to the renewed struggle
with their enemies. They send US the same
encouragement as then and they give us
conclusive evidence of the fact that the party
OF Freedom is as strong to-day, as ever, in
the affections of the people. Their example
calls aloud to us 10 Pennsylvania" Go thou
and do likewise" and carry the State for
WnMoT, MILwARD, VEEcH, and LEWIS in
October
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08

REPRESENTATIVES, ..
JOHN B. g. BABCOCK, OF WINDHAM.
CULLEN F. NICHOLS, OF BuRIIHGroH.
SHERIFF,
THOMAS NJ. WOODRUFF, OF TowANDA
PROTHoSoTARy,
ALLEN MKEAN, or WEST BrRLNGroN
REGISTER AND RECORDER,
JAMES II. WEBB, OF RIDGBERRY TwP.
TREASURER,
L. PERCIEAL SHAW, OF SHEsHEQUIN
COMMISSIONER,
DANIEL DECKER, OF MoNLoE Twl.
AUDITOR,
LEWIS B. PIERCE, OF PIKE TOWNSHIP
CORONER,
NEWELL LEONARD, OF WELLS Twp
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08

EFFECTS OF HARD TMEs.-We learn ta
Jameson's Cotton Mill at Norristown. stOps
operations on Saturday last, throwing ad'
$50 hands out of work, Also, Macreslf
Cotton Mill was closed James HoO7a
Rolling Mill, WIN. Shall's Rolling MIL .
some smaller concerns. There must be y
or 100 hands thrown out of work by .
above suspensions The above mills hcnI
commence again in few weeks but thep
spect is that Others will stop soon, iustes.i
any resuming.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08

B65~ Gov Pollock has called an extra ses-
sion of the Legislature to devise some relief
to the present financial troubles. The follow,
ing is the Governors Proclamation
IN THE NAME, and By the -fu'hority of The
CommonrcaM cf Pcansy}raaio. JAMES Pol
LOCK, G0rerR0r of tie said Communicable
PROCLAMATION
Hhereas, 4 serious financial rcvulSion has
occurred, resulting in the suspension of specie
payments by the Banks of this and other
States Of the Union, and the failure of many
long established commercial houses, leading
TO the destruction of confidence, and to the
general embarrassment and depression of
trade, and threatening to affect disastrouSly
the credit Of the Commonwealth, and the
great industrial interests Of the people;
ind arheyeaS, An occasion SO extraordinary
requires prompt aud sufficient action to relieve
an alarmed and suffering community:
Therefore, /, James Pollock, Governor of
the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, by virtue
Of the powers conferred on me by the conSti-
tuition, do hereby convene the General As
sembly Of this Commonwealth, and require
the members Of the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives to meet in their respective houses
in the capitol at Harrisburg, on Tuesday the
9th day of October, A. d., 1857, at , o'clock
at noon of that day, then and there to take
into consideration, and adopt such measures Of
relief in the premises as The present eAigency
may seem to them in their wisdom to demand
In testimony whereof. have hcrcunto set
my hand, aud cauSe the great seal of the
Commonwealth tn he q III yn1 at II arriS burcr
this 2Sth day of September, in the year of our
Lord, 1857, and of the independence of the
United States the eighty-second. BY the
Governor, ANDREW G. CURTIN,
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08

DELAWARE, LAcKAwANA, AND WEsTENS
Il. COMPANY The Delaware, LackaTs'
and Western Railroad Company have fas
to meet their obligations on their fOsfs
debt. The amount is stated at 81 ,4OOr@
In order to protect the property of the "
pany from attachment, an assignment has @
made to John j. Blair, of Belvidere, Rutf'
Graves and William Z. Warren.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08
ONE VOTE!

Remember one vote has decided mighty
events in the political history Of the world
One vote has decided the fate of Kings, made
Governors, Congressman, and Senators Then
fail not every freeman, to go to the polls and
cast vote for the true Republican candidates
whose names are found at our head. Do not
falter or stay at home because you may think
there is or will be enough without you. If all
were to make such excuses for themselves, OF
course we should fail electing any one, or leave
the matter in the hands of those who might
for unworthy motives, attend and control your
sentiments
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08

THREE MORE Men RESCUED FROM THE U
TRIAL AMERICA The Bremen bark LaHFS '
rived at New York, on Monday last, orlpsr
three men who were picked up from the VIZ
of the Central Aascr!ca by the brig MAJ!
Greenock.. These men drifted for live "
on portions of the wreck, boat drifting !,
and they succeeded in, getting into IT.
the eighth day they were rescued, having =
all that time without water or provlsl0ns
sea breaking breach over them noSs
time. - ..r.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08

New TAX LAw.-The following is the Sd
section Of an act passed on the 2Ist day of
April, 1886, entitled can act relative to the
sale of lands for the non payment of taxes" !"
The Auditor General has advised County
Treasurers that the provisions Of the act will
be rigidy complied with
Section 3. That it shall be the duty of
Supervisors and Collectors Of road taxes, and
of all Collectors of any other taxes 3chqtsoerer
to make return to the County Commissioners
of any generations claimed by them, on or
before the first day Of January in each year !;
and it shall not be lawful for the said Conn
ty Commissioners to grant any eroaercfiog af-
ter that time, nor for the County Treasurer to
sell any lands which shall have been returned,
and taxes eXonerated after the said time
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08
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-elcren 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, 1857-10-08

Ba~ The financial pressure in the CONNER.
clal marts seems unabated. 1t is said by those
who understand the signs, that rays of light
are breaking upon the gloom The old estab.
lished Banking House of E. W. Clark, Dodge
d Co., of New York, suspended last week, as
did also the Boston branch of the same house.
The Philadelphia branch stands firm.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08

R9~ Gov. PoLLocK's proclamation, caIA
an extra session of Legislature, on the 9th In''
will be found in another column. In tbs y
tude we fail to see any urgent necessity :,
this measure, but it is justice to say, thai I
Philadelphia, and very generally below it 50
to meet the appreciation of all parties !"
are yet without any report of the organ
tion -.- 1855.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08

D@s> Dishonesty in pecuniary transactions
seems to have invaded every circle. The
American Sunday School Union, of PhadeI-
phia, have published a card announcing the
defalcation of the Corresponding Secretary
Mr. f. w. PORTER, for an amount believ d
not to exceed $SS,SS3 He has issued notes
and acceptances at various times to that
amount without entering them upon the books
OF the Society.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-08

Bag~ To the list of discredited banks is now
to be added, the Hudson River Bank, and the
Farmers Bank, at Hudson, Stark Bank of
Vermont the Saratoga Bank, Mass. City
Bank of Bridgeport, Conn.