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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-17

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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-17

FAIR WARNING.-The Springfield (IlL)-
State Register, of late date holds the follow
ing language
Mr. J. CLANCY jones & Co. must " call of
their dogs" or every cur Of the pack will have
his hide stretched on the fence in less than
two months. The Illinois Democracy know
their rights. They have cared for themselves
heretofore, and, they think, have contributed
something to the maintenance Of the party of
nation, and they will brook no outside inter,
ference with their home organization, come
from whence it may. If mediocre men caunot
cope with Stephen \ Douglas in his audable
aspirations and his course as Democrat, that
is the misfortune OF the former, but when they
seek to break up great State organization
like the Illinois Democracy, that they may
punch one OF its number who is too much for
them intellectually, and in the popular heart,
they undertake job that will extend in its
ramiicationS without the area sought to be
punished. Without the sanction of the outside
influence we have alluded to, the petty disor-
ganizers who hold government place in this
State would be unworthy Of a moments
thought. With it, they may be entitled to,
and will receive, that attention that may damn
themselves and their masters Will Mr. Jehu
CLANCY Jones, and those who are using him,
make a note of these facts
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-17

The EXPECTED Duel SETTLED.-W 4sHIYG-
TON, June 1.-The Harris and Iughs difficult
ty is settled. Harris is exceeding cool, and in
choosing weapons, as the challenged party call
cd for " muskets at ten PAGES" William
Polk, brother of President Polk, was his Sc
cond. Mr. Hughes it is understood to have
retracted the language Il" in the order in which
it occurred" which provoked the severe reply
Of Harris The latter is understood to be a
dead shot with his chosen weapon, which he
handled with decided effect in most of the bat
ties of the Mexican war
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-17

KANsAs-THE AFFRAY BETWEEN LANE AND
JENEINs.-ST. Louis, June "A Leavenworth
despatch, dated the 9th inst, says that the de-
tails Of the ailray at Lawrence, between Gen
Jim Lane and Mr. Jenkins, are received. Both
Gen. Lane and Mr. jenkins were living on a
claim which both contested The former en-
closed an acre on which was a well and which
was used by both parties in common. Gen
Lane recently locked the well and fenced it up,
and forbade Mr. jenkins access 10 it. Mr.
jenkins declared that he y EOuld have the water
at all hazards when Gen. Lane threatened to
shoot him if he made forcibe entry on his
premises. On Thursday afternoon Mr. Jenk-
inS, accompanied by four of his friends, well
armed, cnt down Gen Lanes fence and pro-
ceeded towards the well, when Gen Lane
warned them not to advance or he would shoot.
DSregarding his threat, Mr.. Jenkins, with his
party, advanced, when Gen. Lane fired, killing
Mr.. jenkins instantly. One Of the Jenkins
party Immediately returned the fire shooting
Lane in the leg, inhictng awound which confines
him to his bed. Gen. Lane had been arrested
aad was to undergo his examination to-day
Much excitement existed in consequence of the
affair Mr. Jeakins was held in high estilna-
ton, and his death is deeply depIorcd. \ man
named William Wele5 is in custody at Law
renee, charged with participating in the outrage
in Lynn county.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-17

BI~ Boston was visited by destructive
fire on Saturday night, involving loss of
from Sl5O,O0O to S2OO,OOO Corinthian Hall
was among the buildings destroyed, from which
the fire burst through in a westerly direction
to Theatre-alley. The principal occupants of
the buildings destroyed were dry-goodS dealers
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-17

nSy~ An attempt was made by some scoun-
drel, on the I'd inst, to burn the Office of the
Sunbury american. A large quantity of pa
per which had been slowed away in one of the
upper rooms of the building was discovered to
be on fire. and discovered in time to save the
building from destruction.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-17

BRGr1sH OUGRAGEs IN WAsHNGToS SOCIETY
A correspondent from Washington, writes
Mrs. Douglas evidently shares in her husband S
Indignation at the British OutragcS. aud is re-
ported to have refused to receive Lady Ma
pier, the British minister's wife, when the lat
ter called few days since at the Illinois Sena,
tors residence. Senator Toombs, ot Georgia
has got his back up, and commenced hostiIi-
ties by refusing to attend Napier's last party,
10 which he was courteously invited
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-17

ssy- A Pioneer and Historical Festival
came off at Montrose, on Wednesday last
The Grafton was delivered by r r. Little, Esq,
and b. S. Bently, ESQ., presented the poem.
We understand the attendance was large, and
that the proceedings were quite interesting. -
The next annual meeting will be held at
WilkesBarre
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-17

WV. B. ANDERSON, Esq, formerly for q num-
Der Of years y representative in the State Leg.
islature from Perry county, and afterwards a
State Senator from Perry and Cumberland
counties, di ed at his residence in Aaronsburg,
Perry county, on Wednesday of last week.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-17

Bs- The next meeting OF the Bradford
County Teachers Association will be held at
Granville Corners, some time in September
G. d. MoNTANYE, Esq, is to deliver the ad-
dress G. ID. ScoTr and J. r. PRATT, were ap-
pointed to declaim, and Miss HELEN NJ. CAR-
TER and MARY A. Bowen, to read essays.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-17

GoDEYs LADY's Book for July is already
upon our table, and freighted with more than
its usual cargo of embellishments and literary
matter. The Book continues to maintain its
position as the favorite of the Ladies, and dc
serves all the popularity it has attained
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-17

TREASURER or THE MINr-It is announced
that the Hon. DISTEL STURGEON has resigned
the Office Of the Treasurer OF the United States
Mlnt in Philadelphia, and that the President
has appointed the Hon JAWS NJ. WMrox. OF
Monroe county 10 tte position
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-17

eay- The difficulty between Senator's GwIS
and WILSON was, on Saturday night, amicably
adjusted by the intervention of mutaal friends
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-17

bar The rains on Friday and Saturday last
created quite freshet in the river. We do
not hear, however, of any great damage being
done to the Canal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-21

EXECUTION or GALvN.-On Friday last Jehn
Calvin whe was convicted sometime since Of
The murder Of Jacob Bilsby, was executed at
Aarysvills. He was taken to the place Of exc
cution outside The city about one s'slsck. Pre-
vious to leaving the jail stimulants we're offered
him, bnt he declined to take any, saying that it
was liquor which had brought hin to his then
sad position. The gAllows was made after the
arsp-wsight style, and he struggled about three
minutes, when he was pronounced dead. He
kept up bis courage TO the last and died brave
ly. About tive thousand persons witnessed the
execution.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-21

DISCHARGE OF ARcHY.- The q. 8. Commits
sioner, Mr.. Geo. Pen Johnston, rendered his
decision in the case Of Archy, the alleged fugi-
tive slave, last Wednesday, disehsrgiug him
from arrest. The opinion is quite lengthy, and
after careful review of the testimony, the
Commissioner arrives at the conclusion that
there is no evidence that Archy escaped from
Mississippi, but that he was brought to Cali.
fornis voluntarily by Stovall. In his arst aft.
davit the claimant made sworn statements ut
terly Inconsistent with his subsequent oath thai
Archy had fed from Mississippi. He had not
SO fer as appeared from the testimony, ever
given any intimation that Archy had fed, and
he even told one witness that the boy was free
by The laws Of California. The testimony o.
W. D. Stovall Is also inconsistent with the theo
ry that Archy had fed from his master, and Il
does not appear that the claimant offered any
reward or took any steps to recover the alleged
fugitive. The Marshal was ordered 10 relsas,
the boy from custody. Archy Was not in Court
but the Marshal Immediately proceeded to the
jail and leld him he was free. A carriage wal
in waiting outside Of the prison, ints which
Archy was placed by his colored friends, and
driven OF. About sevsnty-Hvs psrssns, black
and white, collected around the prison, sx-
peeting some further excitement IL the way o.
arrest, but nothing occurred. The next even
Ing Archy was exhibited ata meeting Of hi
friends In San Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-21
The Next st.te Elsctioh.

The bill postponing the election Of Congress-
men until the year 1859, and every two years
thereafter, has passed the Senate, and will
without doubt receive the signature Of the Gov
ernor and become law. Another bill, post
poning the election Of Clerk Of the Supreme
Court has been before the Legislature, and we
believe has also passed both Houses. The pres
ent incumbent is retained in his Office for one
year longer than he was elected. This act Of
legislating man into an elective Office, we re-
gard as gross outrage upon the rights Of the
people. The only reason we have heard as
signed for the act is that 1t will save the people
the trouble Of voting every year for State Off
GERS. This, however, il Misrepresentation Of
facts. An election must be held this fall for
Judge of the Supreme Court and Controller,
and more or less State officers will have TO be
elected every year.
As there will be only Judge and Controller
to elect this fall, It is thought by many that
there will scarcely be any necessity Of calling
o Democratic State Convention. In case no
Convention should bs held, IL is said that the
State Central Committee will nominate oandi-
dates for Judge and Controller. We are not
anxious that Convention should assemble this
summer, and in the present condition Of the
party, it will perhaps be as well that Asns
should be held. The members Of the party,
however, would not be bound to support can-
didates put forward by the Central Committee,
a. they have no authority to nominate cand-
dates except in cases Of resignation or death Of
candidates already nominated. II Convsn-
tion is not held, we should have general scrub
race for Suprems Court Judge; some Democrat,
however, would be elected. Ka Convention 10
held we may look for exciting times aad plenty
Of SPORT
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-21
Iner..s. nrtha Army.

From vote taken recently in the House of
Representatives we infer that there is a general
feeling Of hostility throughout the country to
any permanent increase Of the regular army.
The increase was recommended by the Presi-
dent in bis message, and by Mr.. Floyed in his
report, and the whele influence and patronage
Of the administration brought to bear in favsr
Of the measure. The bill, however, was defeat
ed by the very decisive vote Of 143 to 43. The
question may therefore be considered as settled
90 far as the regular army is concerned. A
bill was subsequently passed, by vote of l24
to 73, authorizing the President to accept the
services Of five regiments Of volunteers. to be
employed in settling the Mormon and Indian
difficulties. 1t is believed, however, that the
President has no intention at present, Of accept
ing the services Of volunteers. There are now
some two thousand regular troops stationed in
Kansas, and several thousand in other places,
who can be spared to march to Utah, should
their services in that Territory be found neces-
sary. Even should the administration accept
the services Of volunteers, it is not probable
that any will be required from California. Rsgi-
ments have already been raised in several west
ern States, and IL any are required to march to
Utah, they will undoubtedly be sent from that
side. The President and Secretary Of War have
an idea that it will be more expensive to ope-
rate against Utah from California than from the
Western States.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-21

THE CHERoKEEs.-A late traveller through
the Indian Territory writes to the Missouri Re-
publican as follows:
The traveller, in passing through that portion
of the Indian Territory occupied by the Chero-
KEGS, cannot but be favoraby impressed with
the evidences of civilization which are manifest
on ell sides. Their dwellings are neat, and
their farms are under high state ofcultivation.
The nation now numbers about twenty-five
thousand, including about one thousand slaves
The form of government under which they live
is very similar to that of the United States, be-
ing divided into four departments Legislative,
executive, judicial and military. They have
permanent school fund of two hundred thousand
dollars, and have nearly thirty different schools,
where their chldron are taught the common
branches of English education. The Indian
blood, however, is becoming fast extinct, so
great has amalgamation existed among them
for the past quarter of century. In fact, a
full blood Indian is considerable of q curiosity
in the Cherokee Nation.
! fud that the subject of forming State Gov.
srnment cut of the Territory, and applying for
admission into the Union, is being freely dis
cusssd among the whites and half-breeds of the
Cherokee nation. This portion of the nhabit-
ants are very enthusiastic in the matter, while
1t meets with great opposition from the full
blsOded Indians Of the Nation.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-21

AN UNEXPECTED MEETING-RoMANCE IN REAL
LIFE.-On the 23d ultimo passenger came to
Portland on the steamer Anglo-Saxon and took
lodgings at one Of the city hotels Next morning
he took the cars for this city, in company with
gentleman who had remained at the same
house with him over night, with whose counte-
nance he somehow or other imagined himself fa-
miliar. They got into conversation in coming
down the Eastern Railroad, but nothing trans
pirsd to elicit the fact whether OF not they had
been old acquaintsnces When they arrived at
the depot, and had attended to their luggage,
one Of the gentlemen inquired, in the hearing
Of the other, for cab to take him to y certain
street in Charlestown. The other said he pur-
posed going to the same street, and the two en-
gagged the same conveyance. On arriving at
the street in question, it appeared that they
both Designed to call on the same individual.
TAis strange series Of coineidents greatly puz-
zlsd both but their mutual surprise and de-
light can be imagined in degree, when they
feund that they were brothers, and that they
lad thus singularly met ct the house of . third
brother. One Of them has been in the service
Of the Pacha Of Egypt for twenty-five years; the
other has spent sixteen years in the Eas. Indies
while the third has been in this country during
nineteen years past. The brothers are natives
Of Scotland, and have not seen each other for
twsAty-feur years-Boston Ledger March 9M.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-21
England and France.

The late news from Europe indicate that the
relations existing between England and France
are net Of the most anieable character. The
Palmerston Ministry, after being defeated en-
the conspiracy to murder" bill, had resigned,
and Lord Derby was called to the Premiership.
Derby 10 at the head Of the Conservative party
(Which is another name for the old Tsry party0
and il was by unien Of the Radicals under
the lead Of Mr.. Rosbusk, and the Conservatives
that Palmersten was defeated. Lord Mains
bury, the new Foreiga Minister, was preparing
g reply to the dispatch Of Count Walewski, On
che refugee question, and 10 was believed that
the new government would take decided stand
against any change Of the laws Of Easland in
regard to harboring political refugees frsm
other countries. II 10 quite certain that the
House Of Commsas will aot yield single point
On the refugee question, at the dctation Of the
French Emperor. In well informed circles, Q
rupture between the two countries 10 dssnsd BY
ne means improbable. II Ia not probable that
Louis Napoleon would willingly take measures
to lead to conflict, but the army now rules
Emperor may be compelled to 60 farther than
his own judgment approves At last accounts
from Paris. great excitement prevailed among
the fckle-minded Parisians, on the refugee
question, and the bitterness existing towards
England among the officials who surround Ma
poleon is beyond measure great. Itis said that
Lord Cowlsy himself looka upon matters sa
fast approaching crisis.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-21

DREADFUL AcCDENr-On Thursday last, 9
most unfortunate accident happened ct Bear
Valley, In this county in . drift in the quartz
mine known ss the Josephine Weir, ;" which is
being worked BY the MercsA Mining Company.
Two men, named Charles Andrews and Peter
Johnson, were engaged in preparing blast In
the rock. The powder having been placed in
the hole, one Of the parties was arranging the
charge for camping" when the other became
impatient at the slew and careful movements
Of the ether, seized the taAPing-iron and thrust
II 20 violently into the hole that the iren struck
Ore and the charge exploded, terribly wound
Ing them both. The iron drill struck Johnson
on the forehead, making large wound, and
fraeturing the skull, through which the brain
protruded-hs was also otherwise badly hurt,
and eannst survive. The ether man he'd both
his arms much injured, one Of them being bro.
ksn, and also sustained other very serieus
wounds He will probably recover. Jshasen
has since disd.-Marposd Democrat, April Is.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-21

RAILROAD MATTERs.-The Stockton Republican
has intelligence that company has been form
ed in England with capital Of $l5, ,oOO, 900, for
the purpose demonstrating railroad from San
Francisco to Sacramento, by way Of Stockton.
1t Is expected that the road can be completed
from San FranCisco to Stockton in three years
and to Sacramento in four. The action Of the
people Of California, in refusing to repudiatt
the State debt, has produced favorable sffec
in England and greatly improved the credit o.
the State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-21

MoRH INDIAN TROUBLES on ANrnLors.-A Mr..
Hobby, in geing from cur town to Fsrguson's .
ranch, says the Red Bluff Beaeea Of Wsanss-
day. was attacked BY Indians, not far frsn tAs
crossing Of Payns's Greek, near where Mr.. Al
len and hiA son were murdered BY them rot lonE
since. Mr.. Hobby was on horseback, and sw-
ing to . curve in the read. was within sixty
yards Of the Indians before they saw him. They
began to fire arrows at him with all their might.
% soon as they discovered him, but he being on
. good horse, and so very near to them, was
enabled 10 ride past them before they succeeded
in lodging any arrows either in himself or horse.
DR.. Inskeep weHt to the place Of attack next
morning and thinks, from appearances, that
they have been watching the road some time,
from point Of rocks below Cold Spring Val
ley. In this instance they were watching some
men at work on ranch about 400 rods off,
Our informant did not state how many Indians
there were.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-21
Intsrestlng from sonora.

The Stockton Argus has been placed in pos
session Of private correspondence from Quay
mas, under date of March 10th, from which the
following extracts are made:
awe are in the midst of frightful state of
things, and anarchy assumes such full sway that
It is unsafe to be in the country. Guaymas was
beseiged one week by about 1000 Yaqui Indi-
ans, but they could not enter; they ROBBED and
destroyed every hacienda around Guaymas, and
the greatest misery now exists here. Whole
villages have been burned down, and the popu-
lation killed by them. AS you will have heard,
Jesus Gandara and the others, chiefs Of the rev.
olution have all been taken and shot; and now
the troops of the Government have entered on
the rivers Yaqui and Mayo, with full determna-
ton of killing everything they meet, aHd think
the intention of the Governor is, afterwards, to
colonize the rivers, and dispose of the lands; if
1t is carried into effect it will be of great benefit
to Sonora. The last outrage committed by the
Yuquas. was at Santa Cruz de Mayo They en-
tered the place, killed every man there was in
it, got all the women and children together,
shut them up in the church and set fire to it,
and then burned the rest Of the town."
A letter from another party, bearing date
Guaymas, 10th of March, says:
"At battle fought on a plain called El Sau-
UcbWUWA wv SS4uShe SAN DNA SNSNo
Gandara, the latter was totally defeated, and
himself killed in the action, and also three of
his principal officers taken prisoners and shot on
the following day. This occurred on the 23d Of
February last The troops are now at the river
Yaqui. and have intentions of killing men, wo-
men and children, as, in the fore part of this
month the Indians attacked place called San
to Cruz do Mayo" and killed and burned to
death over one hundred persons-men, women
and children, Unfortunately. 1t is time that
the Indians should be taught severe lesson (;
they have ravaged the whole country, and while
the Government troops were occupied in anoth-
or part Of the State, they have carried off all the
crops, and stolen the cattle from our farms and
ranches. They have carried away over three
hundred fanegas Of corn, and about as many
head Of cattle. believe 1t is now the intention
Of the Government to take away their lands from
them and give them to people who wish to settle
there. 1t is reported that Gov. Pesquiera has
pronounced against Zuluaga, and in faver Of
Juarez."