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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-16
How the Border -Ruffians take the Census
IFrom the Chicago Press.J
r.. Tnnsoa

LEcoMProS, Kansas, March %
As the'law of the bogus Legislature Tor 'aA'
ing the census allows sherffs and their dePu-
ties four dollars per day for their trouble 'le,'
is a large number of them at work Ihey ~
not take much trouble with this census opera
ton, getting all the Information they "ahU
from their pro slavery friends, and setting do"a
only such as they want. They refuse 10 llss.. .'
any of the names of the free-state emsrau's
who have come in this spring. even Oh .nOsO
who arrived early They call them u"r VI
sient" The country courts instruct tnen "
take no names unless the party has been ua,no ~
sident previous to the 18th instant. "n.o
this is the rule they observed toward tree,s'IyD
men, they are putting thousands OF names oUd Od
the list who have never lived in Kansas anu
who never will. The names of all the nlem
bers of the Shawnee Association, some 'In';
five hundred, are on the list of voters. II IL II
the same elsewhere 1t is now seen tha' ."
suspicious and fears about the law are .vL Ir
firmed. The law itself will even DC efoS''
violated whenever it suits.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-16

s9- The "Columbia County Republican :"
is the title of paper just established at
Bloomsbury, by PALEMoN JOHN 1t is, as its
title indicates, devoted to the rights of free
labor, and the success of the Republican par
ty. The first number is n capital one, well
printed and we'll edited The friends of free
dom in Columbia can support the Republican,
if they determine to do so. We trust they
will.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-16
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

The Convention of School Directors for the
purpose of elecing County Superintendent,
is advertised to take place on Monday, May
4th, and we desire to direct the attention OF
the Directors generally to an excellent article
| from the Pennsylvania Common School Jour-
nal, which we publish on our first page, and
also to awaken such attention to the import
ance of the election to be held, as seems to us
due, under the circumstances.
There can be no question but that the Office
of County Superintendent will be retained a
sufficient length of time to give its efficiency
and usefulness a fair trial, and whatever differ
ence of opinion there may now be in this Coun-
ty in regard to the usefulness of the Office, it
becomes the duty Of the Convention soon to
assemble so to condnct their deliberations as
tv give to the Office of County Superintendent,
an opportunity to accomplish for our Common
Schools all the good possible, and to gain for
itself all the credit which it fully deserves.
This only requires the election of proper
man for Superintendent, and the fixing of such
salary, as shall pay him for discharging the
duties with fidelity.
Between the candidates, it is not our place
nor purpose to choose, We trust that when
the Directors assemble in Convention they
will endeavor to lay aside all personal, polti-
cal and other prejudices, and be guided in
in their choice, only by desire to benefit the
schools of our County. The only point Of in
quiry should be, who is best qualified to dis
charge the arduous duties of the Office, in such
manner as shall confer the greatest good
upon the schools AS to the Salary 1T
must be apparent to every one, that the time
of County Superintendent who faithfully
discharges his trust will be wholly occupied.
As there has been some discussion of this
question in this County, we may add, that the
State Superintendent has adopted system by
which the pay of County Superintendent is
taken from fund specially set apart for the
purpose, and the amount paid in Bradford for
County Superintendent does not increase nor
diminish the appropriations for schools
we lTuSG ludI III lilC HtAG tHiCc SCdlS IuC
Office of County Superintendent will have a
fair trial in Bradford There is no denying
the fact, that during the term about to close,
there has been no opportunity to test its utility.
Whether justly or unjustly, the present incum-
bent at the outset of his career, unfortunate
ly incurred so much odum and opposition, that
however ably he may have filled Office, it has
been of no avail because of the popular pred
judice, extending In some cases, even to the Of
fee. 1t has been unfortunate for the cause of
education, and particularly so for the office of
County Superintendent We earnestly en-
treat the present Directors to attend the Con-
vention, carefully select good and capable
man for Superintendent, and vote him Tber-
al salary. We shall then be in situation at
the end of the next term, to form some judg-
ment as to the propriety of continuing this
Office.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-16

FATAL AcclDENr-On Friday last, Mr..
Adam Belcher, of Oakland, in this County,
met with fatal accident while cutting rail.
road ties in the woods. Attempting to step
over tie he rested the broad axe which he
held in his hand, on it, with the edge towards
him, when his foot slipped, and he fell upon
the edge of the axe, cutting deep wound in
his side and lungs. BY the aid of young
man with him, he succeeded in reaching home,
but not till he had lost a great quantity of
blood. He died on Saturday morning April,
4th. He was married man, aged 81 years
-Hontrosc Republican,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-16

"GoDEY's LADY's Book for May comes to
US long in advance of that smiling month, "
and is filled with its usual amount OF interest
ing matter, and engravings. This periodical
now accupies the first rank of monthly publ
cations, and keeps its hold upon the affections
of the females with wonderful tenacity. The
secret lies III GoDEY's long experience, and his
endeavor to please.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-16
ssy- The Hon. Frederick P. Stanton

sa- The Hon. Frederick P. Stanton 1aS hiS
Secretary of the State of Kansas, TOOK an u,s
departure for Kansa, and will reach LeeomP
ton the seat of government, next Monaay.mh II.
r. ]. Walker will not, it is said, stay IN 'at AZ
territory longer than August, if he goes e, on a,
all. So determined is he reported to De . W
making short work, that he will not plo'VrIs ,Is
his stay beyond that period even to insure 'H'
pacifcation of Kansas
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-16

FATAL CAsUALrY-PAladclphia, April TO-
Susan Colweil, of Mystic, Connecticut, was
killed last night in the house Of her brother
in-law, the Rev. Mr. Cappers, by accidental
discharge of pistol which fell from the man.
tle-piece while she was in the act of taking
another article down. The ball entered her
head.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-16

s6~ President Buchanan has appointed
John W. Whitfield, (late Border Ruffian Dele
gate to Congress) Register of the Land Office,
and Daniel Woodson, (late Border Rufian
Secretary of the Territory Receiver of Public
Moneys for the Delaware Land District"
Kansas territory
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-16
na-The Kansas appointments of Mr.. Bu-

nB-The Kansas appointments Of Mr.. Bu-
chanan indicate policy by no means friendly
to the Freestate settlers. Frederick Emory,
who has just been appointrd Register of the
Land Office for the Western District of Kan
sas, according to the Cincinnati Gazette, is
the Capt. Emory-the noted border rufian-
who drew his men up in line before Phillips
house, and ordered him to be shot. He was
arrested for the murder under Geary, but re-
leased on bail, and now rewarded with an Of
fee from Mr. Buchanan.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-16

JUDGE OF THE SUPREME CoURT.-Gov Pol
lock has appointed James Armstrong Esq, of
Williamsport, to fill the seat vacated on the
Supreme Bench by the resignation of Judge
Black. This is good appointment. Mr..
Armstrong is good sound lawyer and in
every respect well qualified for an able dis
charge of the duties of the Office.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-16

KANsAs-At a meeting in New-Haven,
Conn, last Saturday evening. Senator Wilson
stated that it was fact within his certain
knowledge, that Governor Geary wrote to
President Pierce, some time before the latter
went out Of Office, that the sufferings of the
early Christians from persecution did not ex-
ceed those of the Free.State people of Kansas
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-16

RAILROAD AccIDENT.-On Monday night
Of last week the night express train on the
CatawisSa WilamSport and Erie Rail Road
ran into rock that had slid on the track,
between Muncy and Wilamsport. The cars
we're much damaged, and the Sunbury &
Erie rain was detained some three hours
on Tuesday morning before the track could
be cleared
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-16

B6r The two horses who were urged
through one hundred miles from Albany on
Monday, are both alive and kept In one sta.
ble. The Judges will award the $250 to
MP. Taylor. the winner. He says that bis
horse did tue last half mile in two minutes.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-16

E6r Ex-Presidents Van Buren, and Pierce
are both sojourning at present at Philadelphia
Mr.. Van Buren, being the gnest of Hon
Henry D. Gilpin.
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8raoforo Reporter,
O G0ODRfCH EDITOR.
E. O. GOODRICH, EDITOR.
TOW WANDA:
Gbursoap alornlnp, april III, 1851.

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Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-03-07
CINCINNATI SEWING SOCIETY.
Slavery Sewing Snciety we extract the following
Speaking of the late election the Report says:

From the Annual Report of the Cincinnati Anti
Slavery Sewing Snciety we extract the following
Speaking of the late election the Report says:
A great battle has been fought and the victory
seems tu have fallen TO the side of the opprcs.or.
Much. very much has been lost Yet, we feel that
something has been gained, TIE strength and
determination exhibited by the North on the sub
iect of Slavery extension will no doubt have II
great influence on the prnSlavery party; and it is
10 be hoped that Kansas will be admitted as free
State. Much disappointment has been felt at the
result "f the late election yet. think we could
not expect more than has been acromp iShed il
we consider the motives That appeared to actuae
the mass of the nppnstion party during the recent
ST. uggle; and then reflect thar God is just and
pure that he is no respecter of persuns, aud that
tho success or defeat OF all these movements are
with HIM. Many noble hearts and true, were
earnestly engaged in the Cam pagn" feeling
that great principle was at stake. Much Of the
wisdom and talents of our cuuhtry. was diSpl yed
and much said and dome to which could respond
Il hearty, God speed Yet my ears we're often
yained. and my heart sickened by the selfshness
exhibited 10y many of the speakers and writers of
the Freedom Party. 1t WAS not universal liberty
they sought, but, the freedom Of Northern white
men, The Stakeholder was welcome to his victim;
welcome to all the unrequited toll and sweat and
blood; welcome TO tear asunder all the endearing
relations Of life; welcome to all the advantage 5
ana disadvantages OF system, vile enough tn
curse any nation under the Heaven. if Tie ,rork Of
torture and shame cou!d be confined South IF a
gieen pdraiietof iatitade!! IT'S true we could
not expect to accomplish more ut this time than
restriction of Slavery to its present bounds. Yet
believe that We shall have to Feel for those ir
bonds as bound with them" before deliyerance
will come to this Nation. Many of our own
people have been encirced in this bundle of op.
preston and friends are aroused and afe hurrying
To their rescue. But when God breaka these bonds
ALL WILL co FREE. lie will not select the child Of
lighter or darker hue but like an Impartial Father
as We believe him to he. will reve all alike. 1t
seems to me that all this writhing and maneuver
ing 10 extrcate our own necks from The yoke, while
We have no sympathy for our more unforuna e
neighbor. will prove unavailing. The South is
not alone guilty 10 this matter. The nation is, iD
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-03-07

some eighteen hours. One Of these young men
was my ocn son. The I'D mar, paused and strug.
gled long to suppress his emotion. With a falter-
ing voice. ho proceeded :
| saw Mr.. Parker, whom we'll know, all bruised
about the head and with his throat partly cut,
after he had been dragged, sick, from the house
"f Ottawa Junes. and thrown over the bank 0I
the Ottawa Creek for dead.
Abuut the first Of September 7 and five sick and
wounded suns and snn-in.law we're obliged n
lie on the ground. without shelter, for a consider
able time our boots aud clothes WON our, dssti.
tu.e of money, and at times almost in state OF
starvation. and dependent on tho charity u
the Christian Indian l have before named, and hi,
wife.
] saw DR.. Graham. Of Prairie City. who was
prisoner with the Ruf6nns on the 2ud of June ,anC
was present when they wounded him in al attemp
to kill him. rs he was trying to save himself from
heing murdered by them during the hghtat Blacl
Jack.
| know that numerous other persons, whos
names ! cannot now remember, suffered lik
hardships aud exposures to those l have men
toned.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-03-07
From the Western PresAge.
NATIONAL JURISDICTION OVER sLA.
VERY.

Men may speculate they please. The mat
ter-ufllct control OF the slavery question by the
Federal Government, has become u part Of our
past history, and Of our present national existence
The Federal Government has controlled, and does
control slavery in this country.
Slavery lives to-day, and has lived for the last
fifty ears, by the supporting hand of the Nation
al Government. The Federal Glyernment estab-
lished slavery u the District of Columbia and
protects il there. The Federal Government, by its
Fugitive Slave bills. enforces the very worst the
most diabolcal and despotic features of the Slave
code. in every State in the Union On the same
principle, il might establish eeery feature of the
slave code, in every one of the States, 1t might
protect slaveh Ilding in every State, in defiance o
State laws forbidding slavery.
And this in respect TO Pennsylvania. has already
been attempted by the decision of Judge Kane al
lowing john III. Wheeler to bring slave into Penn
sylvana and hold them there in defiance Of Penn.
sylvana laws. The pretensa of mere right OF
transit through the State is all n sham Ii law
permits the hulding of slave for single secon
rf time, il virtually and prospectively permits il
Tor a century. This the Shareholders kno,o and
are a'0si"gat. This the Federal Administration
knows and Is conniving al. This was the main
object sought by the Nebraska bill. and assented
10 by its supporters. This s the question at issue
in the perding lawsuit Of Virginia versus New
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-03-07

great measure, responsible for this legaIized sys.
TEN OF wrong, and every intelligent individual H.
more or less guilty who has not used his influence
Tor Its overthrow. ! rejpice that our Platform
dues NOT correspond with that of any 0e the POlit
ical parties OF eightecn.hundred and fftysix.
we VIII still labor on. not Hnly for Freedom in
Kansas and the n. w. Territories, but will use ali
penceaOe means in our pnwer FOR the blotiing out
ui thls iou stain upon our country's honor; from
North, South, East and West. How much we
Shall he able toacompish will he known only At
the Day oi final Reckoning. Till then We wal, ior
our honors and our reward"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-03-07

OTATE'IIOUSE, BOSTON. FgD 10, I6OI.
public session Of the Legislative Committee.
TO whom the question Of State aid for Kansas
was referred, was held in the State. House this
afternoon.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-03-07
STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR KANSAS.

=, MI. o"nborn, Corresponding Secretary Of the
massachusetts Kansas Aid Cur'mitlee. opened the
argument III favor Of an appropriation. Aher
referring to the constitutional right tp make an
appropriation. Mr. Snnborn introduced Capt.
Drown--gorious Old Brown OF Ossawatamie-in
u Mnll. dos cd annnn
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-03-07
OLD BROWNS SPEECH.

Capt Brown, as ho stepped forward. was re-.
ceired with applause. lie said he meant to speak
exclusively of matters with which lie was person.
ally cOgnizant, and therefore the Committee must
excuse him il he should re er more frequently to
himself and family than he otherwise would do
The Captain then read his remarks, in a clear,
firm, ringing tone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-07-25
A CARD.
DrS. Hunter & Williams,
Physicians for Diseases of the Lungs,
SEA North Charles street, Baltimore.


The practice of the above named ply sicians is de
voted exclusively to treating Diseases of the Threat
and Lungs by Moderated Inhalation. The success
which has attended their mode of treatment since
Its Introduction into the United States. has been
gratifying IN the extreme. IL has demonstrated,
that not only can Catarrh, Bronchitis, Asthma, and
GTanular sore Throat, be permanently cured 10y this
fectly amenable To treatment.
by inhalation the remedies are brought In direct
contact with the diseased organ, and the stomac h
always over aXed III these dIseas, is spared tho
inhctIon OF beng dTuggeG, without any earthly
beneht arising from such useless practice. THIS
enthc, and at the same time efiicacIous that the
day cannot be far distant when t will he UNIVERSALLY
adopted 10y the Medical Profession. as the only an
chor OF safety IN class of nIaadies which bav hh
eIIo set at nought human means.
That the old practice does nothing for Consump
universal failure; and, while ITS advocates cannot
point TO single Ease OF recovery under It's lntu
ence every town, every village where the pIactIc
o Inhalation has been used, bears testimony ITS
Inestlmable value IN restoring the most desperate
cases to perfect health Nor is there any thing sur-
durable disease when the natural tendency of tuhpr
Gle rs towards health? The simple reason is, that
heretofore there has been method devised of
reaching the seat of the disease but this difficulty
IS now overcome, and Consumption becomes no
more fatal than other serious maladeS.
Parties unable te visit the city may he treated by
correspondence. For surh a form of questions has
been prepared-which will be forwarded on pplica-
ton. After receiving full statement of a patients
case, the necessary Instruments, medicines can
be forwarded by Express.
DR.. WILLIAMS visits Washington on the 18th and
18th Of each month. where he may he consulted at
$50 Pennsylvania avenue, over Mrs. Voss's Jewelry
Store. jy % 25S ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-07-25

MADAME MOUNT has prepared 10y special request
Salve Tor the cure OF Cancers, which never was
known To fail. Also. Cordial for Dysentery, Diar-
rhea. and Summer Complaint, which acts a per-
feet charm TO arrest all of those diseases. Also
Save for the Piles ian extract from flower Ia SOW
eregn remedy. Give them n trial. Like her Con
sumption Destroyer, they may be relied on. She
offers no article but what has been tested. To he
had at No $50 street, between llth and 12th Also
at Marin Palmer's Drug Store. corner 9th street
and Penn. avenue, d. :; Dyson's Drug Store, corner
Of Penn avenue and 18th street. and j. u. Mllburn's
Drug Store. Wizards Hotel. Also at c. Stott's,
corner of 18th street and Penn. avenue.
References can be made to Rev. John Robb Rev
Mr.. Register, Rev. James Hanson, and Mr.. Mana
han.
The Consumption Destroyer also can be found in
Alexandria, at Mr.. Castleman's Store, on King
street, my sole agent for that place In Georgetown
at Mr.. II. A. Newman's, on Bridge street. je II
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AUCTION sALn
TO-DAY no. MDRRoW NOR u,.e,
By ]. C. Mcguire, AuC,,oD..,.


u PIANo FoRrE. sUPkRroS Ca EMIT i sr nkHING
se lv MoNbAS s mURkrSHSss ' js, Hs ,S
clock, ~ the residence 81 the late Andrew Hoover
shall sell all his Furniture and Household Ffieei.
comprising
Elegant rosewood Chickering seven-octave Piano
Forte, purchased direct from Chickerims about
Suite e handsome carved Psrlor Furniture. I'm
Of medallion hack Sofa, pair Of Arm chsirs,
sn,,s t M Fancy Chairs, and six Parlor Chairs
nice ALT 1 s2,I overwhelmingly Curtains, cor
ss at Gf h oRGvsS Pier Gs;ses
1--WE 1--we Egyptian stop Sofa Tables
E Ea:ene attRRs Sen.,IE Elegant Chna Vases
ofusIs, ns any Venetian STAR Carpetnss Oicloth,
superior I so,,d mahogany high post Bedstead and
Hsndsome walnut Jenny Land Bedsteads
sing Bmrcauss anu mahogany maTble-top Ores
snp eSsspy walnut sGS T anS
Fine Feather Beds, Boosters, and Pillows
Walnut carved Extension Dining Table
Superior walnut marble top Sideboard
Mahogany Secretary and bookcase W1 a Table,
English Hall Clock, Mahogany Hat Tree
snd CELL air sprihg-seat Lounge, Sofa, Divans,
Handsome Oil Paintings and Engravings, in gilt
Silver Tea Set, Table, Dessert. and Tea Spoons.
French China Dinner, Tea, and Dessert Service
Cooking, Radiator, and other Stoves
eles. '
Also. at o'clock, in front Of the premises
span of superior Gray Carriage Horses which
will he sold separately
An excellent Family Carriage, double and single
Harness, Carrya, Robes, Covers, and Stable
Furniture.
One servant Woman, twenty-five wears old, slave
for life.
One BOy, sixteen wears old who has ,wo ve,,. a.,
serve.
Terms: $40 and under, cash over that sum
credit Of and months, for satisfactorily endorsed
notes, bearing interest.
A. u, HOOVER. Administrator.
~ ia j. &. McGUlR r., Auct.
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By A. GREEN. Auciioneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROP
ERTY on THE ISLAND AT AUCTION.-On WED
NESDAG, the 18th day of August, 1857, ! shall sell
at auction, IN front of the premises at half past
O'Clock 2. m, 10y virtue of deed of trust from Ed
win r.. True TO the subscriber. bearing date the 18th
day OF July, l855 and recorded Lber !. 4. -, No.
ITO. iOlIos ~ TO rs IF the land records for the
County of Washington in the District Of Columbia,
the following named property lying and being IN the
city OF washington, District aforesaid. To wit:
. Lot numbered fourteen. Up Square numbered
hive hundred and eighty four tSsi together with the
improvements thereon. This property is at the
neL of I'd street west and l. street south.
Terms cash. All conveyance at cost of purchaser
III the terms are not complied with IN five DAVIS
the property will he resOld the risk and expense
of the delinquent, by advertising such resale times
IN the Star. NJ. THOMPSON, Trustee.
jy H. eOd&ds A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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Financial.

NEW YORK, July 25.-Stocks are higher and
active Chicago and Rock Island - Y; Illinois
Central bonds 99A; Cumberland Coal Company
l! " Michigan Southern t5A; New York Genital
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Railroad 7iAi Canton Company 2Ok; Missouri
C. SaL. Exchange is firm