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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-03

GALVESTON, March 24.-The Convention
has elected ford, Colonel. and Dayton Lieut.
Colonel of a regiment of Rangers. to- serve
12months on the frontier, in addition to the
one ordered by Secretary Walker on the
21st.
Governor Houston and Secretary Hamil-
ton delivered at, Austin, speeches, violently
denouncing the Convention, and their Con
stitution on the 23d.
The Convention on Comaittee of the
whole adopted the Constitution almost unan
imouSly.
On engrossing, the vote was nearly unan,
imous.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-03
Legal Notice,

81 Liberty street, n Y.
Also, by Druggists generally. [Apr.3, 1851. ]
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

ONE CENT Posr OFFICE STAMPED ENvEL.
oPEs-The Postofice Department has been
notified by the contractor, that the cheap, one
cent stamped envelopes combining the new i'm
provement of the dssolvins lines are now
ready for distribution.
These envelopes are chiefly intended for cir
culars and have been Issued in response to
memorials from publishers and merchants Of
New York and other cities. They will, during
the present week be distributed among the
most important Post Offices for sale BY them
at one dollar and ten cents per thousand, e1.
elusive of the stamp which is a reduction Of
forty cents per thousand upon the rates OF the
present one cent stamped envelope comprising
this Improvement
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

The COMPLEXION OF THE NEXT CONGRESS-
In case it should became necessary to call
special session of Congress its complexion
politically, will be matter of some interest.
The new Senate numbers 90 Republican mem,
ber, to whom Kansas will add two making 81
Republicans, .3 Democrats. The House al
ready consists OF 80 Republicans, against "a
opposition of all sorts. Connecticut, Kansas,
New Hampshire and Rode Island may be ex'
pected to add 10 to this number. The Dem
ocrats already are Al, and so more to be cho
sen, with three or four doubtful. Unless the
revolted States return, the Republicans will
have clear majority in both Houses.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04
EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS.

The question of calling an extra session of
Congress in the present critical condition Of
the country is much discussed in political cir
ces but nothing has yet been determined
upon so far as the public are Informed. The
great difficulty u.s. that Of the thirty four States
only twenty-one have elected their members,
two of which, South Carolina and Florida, are
seeded States. Rhode Island and Con-
necticut elect in April Virginia in May ;
Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia, Ken
lucky, Tennessee, and perhaps others, in Au.
gust. In April all the free States, except
California, will have their representatives cho-
sen. Of the adhering slave States none are
now represented except Delaware, Missouri
and Arkansas. This is bad state of things;
but it is the fault alone of the States unrep-
resented. Mr.. BUCHANAN earnestly urged
this matter upon the attention of Congress
and the country /; but not single State act
ed upon bis suggestion. Now if Congress
shall be called together, and they are not rep
resented, they have only themselves to blame.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

NEw PHASE OF THE DIPTHERIA-A new and
somewhat startling phase OF the diptheria has
m anifested itself in this city; we have heard
Of but two cases of the kind. 1t consists in
complete paralysis of the limbs of the patient
A little daughter Of Or. Hall, of the Asylum
was attacked several weeks since with the dip
liberia, and after severe and protracted strug.
gle, recovered from the symptoms generally
appa rent in the disease, but her limbs have
been paralyzed and her speech so much affect,
ed that she is understood only with great eff
fort. 1t remains to be seen whether the par
ylisis is permanent; no change has been obserr-
ed in several weeks. Another child, residing
on WilIiam-st, daughter of Mr.. Hoskins, is
affected in the same manner This is q novel
manifestation of the diptheria, in the section
Of the country. although the U. S. Medical
journal, just received. cites several cases of q
similar nature in the East and states that they
are rapidly becoming of more frequent occur
rence.-Auburn Advertiser.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

TExAs-Dispatches have appeared in some
of the papers, stating that Gov HoUsToN has
actually commenced an armed opposition to
the behests of the Texas Convention. Al
though these statements have been premature,
our latest reports from Texas indicates that
they may become true at any moment. Gov.
HoUSroN evidently intends to give the Seces-
sionists some more trouble. He still considers
himself the Chief Executive Officer Of Texas,
not withsianding The action of the Convention,
by which he was deposed. On the 2lst inst
speeches were made at Austin by HoUSToN
and Hon A j. HAMILTON. late member OF
Congress, in which the Convention and its acts
were severely denounced, as were also the
Southern Confederacy aud its new constitution.
We do not learn from our dispatches how
these speeches were received, but the simple
fact of their being delivered at the capital Of
the State, when the Convention was in ses
sion, is significant
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

FoREnN NEws.-The steamship Africa,
which left Liverpool eu the 18th ult., and CALI
ed at Queenstown in the l7th, arriving at New
York, Monday morning. She brings 9II0, 600
in specie The news is without special impor-
tanee. An animated discussion had occurred
in the House Of Commons, in regard to the
needless activity of the Police in investigating
the business of the Hungarian notes, thus OBJ
tanning evidence for the Austrian Government
in its suit against KoSSUrH. The suit itself
had been postponed to the ensuing term Of the
Exchequer Chamber. TIE debates in the
French Legislative Chambers were :he increas
ing in violence and acrimony. The Ultramon-
tanists were indulging in unmeasured censu'e
Of the Imperial policy, and dcnouncing the
scheme of Italian unity. The Spanish Cortes
had also its topic of angry debate in continua
tion of its treatment of the language used by
Lord PALMERsroN in regard to the Slavetrade
Ex CaptaIn-Gen. CoNcHA had denounced
America as the sole offender; aud pointed out
the propriety Of England directing its Anti
Slavery crusade against this country. The
Duke of Tetuan declared that when the Span
ish Squadron took its place on the slave coast.
every suspicious vessel, of whatever national
ity, England being no exception, should be
overhauled and searched" The movement in
Italy had assumedn new development since the
surrender OF the citdal of Messina. The Off
GERS and troops Of that garrison, although the
surrender was unconditional, were to be treat
ed with all possible generosity. The captula-
ton of the CvatelIa del Tronth was looked
for hourly. The rescript of the Gar receiv-
ed at Warsaw, granting important war ces
sons to Poland, and promising Others had af
forded great satisfaction. The mails from
India and China had not arrived when the
Afriaa left.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

In Tafton Grant Co., Wisconsin. of Typhoid Ftver
March 5, 1861. GEORGE A. BURNETT, aged % years
one month and four days.
He leaves a wife and child and many warm frien s to
mourn his departure. He formerly from bradford
County.
In Wysox. March IS. 1861 Of Consumption MARIAN B.
wife of Peter Laplant, aged Al years and one month.
For fifteen years Mrs. Lapant has been a member Of
the Baptist Church in ths place. and although she had
been sorely afflicted she ever wont to look to Him
who doeth all things well for consolation, and when
called away from this vale of tears she died as she had
her faith unbroken in the merits her Savior
Blessed are the poor in spirit for they shall inherit
ths kingdom Of heaven" Cos
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

BoLD ATTEMPT AT BANK RoBBERY.-Tbe
New York Exchange Bank, at the corner of
Greenwich aud Dye street. was entered by
burglars after the building was closed on Sat
urday night. The robbers hired cellar ad
joining the bank about mounth since, for
which they paid 81, 100 rent. They dug down
and went under ground about serenity feet until
they came under the vault of the bank. They
then dug up and took away the foundation of
the vault which was constructed OF stone and
iron, and succeeded in getting into the outer
portion, but they failed in breaking through
the inside iron chest, aud hence failed to get
any plunder.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

D@The intelligence reaches rs from the
West Indies by the QUAKER City, which left
Havana on the 25th nit, and arrived at New
York Monday evening, is Of the most startling
character, and almost rivals in Importance to
the United States the events which are trans.
piring within our own borders Spain, it
seems, is disposed to take advantage OF our
dssensions, and our consequent indisposition
or inability to enforce the Monroe doctrine,
and is taking measures to restore to her do
rains some OF the fair possessions which she
has heretofore lost through adverse fortune.
San Domingo is the first point to which she
has directed her attention, and we now receive
the astounding announcement that a virtual
annexation has already taken place. During
some time past, it appears, system OF colon
ization has been quietly going on, large bodies
of emgrants being introduced upon the island,
with the view of promoting diSsafection to-
wards the existing Government, and otherwise
furthering the interest Of Spain. On the 18th
inst. the Spanish flag was hosted, much to the
astonishment of the blacks and native popula-
tion, who appear to have been taken entirely
by surprise and on the 23i, Immediately on
on the receipt of the news at Havana. the
Spanish frgate Blanca sailed to the assistance
of the cooniSts, fully armed and equipped,
and with large number of troops on board.
She was to be followed as soon as possible by
two screw steam frigates with an army of s.
900 men, when the protectorate," as the
Spaniards are pleased to term it, would be full
Iy established 1t was also reported that
large additional military and naval force was
on the way from Spain to Cuba, to be ready
for any emergency in which it might be re-
quired. The Island of Hayti is indicated as
the next point of operations.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

A MAN Losr AND FoUND DEAD.-On Tues
day, the 18th inst, Andrew Jorden, residing
on Kettle Creek, Leidy Township, this county,
left Werts public house to go home. 10 COM
pany with three or for other persons. They
took rout leading twelve or fifteen miles
through the woods, and by some means separ-
ated rom each other Jorden did not arrive
and search being made, he was found dead,
on Saturday the 10Th inst, about eight or teL
miles from the place from where he started,
and only few rods from the direct path
He leaves a wife and five or six children
Lock Haren Watchman
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

FoRT SUMrER-RETURN OF CAPTAIN Fox
Captain Fox, who visited Fort Sumter on the
requiSition Of the War Department. has re-
turned to New York. and reported the result
of his mission. 1t is very well understood
that he had plan for introducing reinforce
ments, which had been submitted TO members
of the Cabinet, and was regarded as meas
uraby practicable but attended with the pro-
liability if not certainty of collision, which con-
sitnted the chief objection to its adoption
He is perfectly familiar with all the approach
es to the harbor of Charleston, having been
long connected with the coast survey, and had
practical experience as the commander of one
of AspinwalrS steamer. His scheme did not
contemplate any serious danger in running
the gauntlet Cf the batteries on the islands
which guard the channels, but only in landing
the men and provision at Sumter, after it had
been reached. If fire was opened upon his
transport from Fort Moutrie or the other
batteries, it would be necessary for Sumter
to silence them in order to discharge the re in
forcement Any attempt. therefore, looking
to that object would almost inevitably lead to
bloodshed, and before resorting to it, the Ad-
miniStration would be constrained to expect
that alternative. Even il successful without
great loss of life, nothing would he gained
but the retention of fortress which has only
o local value in protecting Charleston, and is
Of no national moment whatever.
Captain Fox is fully impressed with the
courage, integrity, and is sincerity of Major
Anderson, with whom, however, his comunica
tion was necessarily limited, as Governor Pic
ems sent Captain Hartstein, late Of our navy,
as an escert with him to the fort, who kept
within earshot during most of the interview
or, at least, near enough to prevent any free
communication. He considereS that the fort
can be reinforced either by military operation,
which, of course would require force not at
the disposal of the President-or by the STRAIT
egy already referred to, with its attendant
hazards of desperate conflict. The supply
of provision now in the garrison will probably
enable Major Anderson to sustain his command
reasonably we'll until the 18th of April
From all the facts disclosed by this investiga-
ton, it is manifest that Fort Sumter must be
abandoned, or civil war iuaugurated. Captain
Fox is cautious, intelligent, and welinformed,
aud was brought to the notice Of the Govern
ment by Mr.. Aspnwal and some of the prin-
cipal ship-owners of New York and Boston.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

Roy The Flrmsr and GGrdner" " and
american Bee Journal for April, have been received.
Every page Of these handsome monthies is filed with
matter of deep Importance to the who cut vate the
soil or who engaged in the interesting and prof t.
able occupation OF Bee Culture The publisher desirous
of having them thoroughly introduced will send specimen
copies of either or both, without charge TO all who may
desire it. The price per year of these journals is One
Dollar each. Where both ordered at the time
they are furnished at 81 as with handsome book
Premum-Address A. NJ Spangler i Co., IS North
Sixth Street, PHILADELPHIA
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

SALARIES OF FOREIGN MINIsrERs-The sal
aries of the ministers to London and Paris ore
1850 each; to Madrid, Berlin, Vienna, St.
Petersburg, Pekin. Turin, Mexico, and Rio
Janeiro, $l2 2,0oO;to Santiago and Lima, $lO,-
600; to all other courts, $500. The consuls
at London and Liverpool have o salary of ST.
200; at Rio ,Janeiro, Havana and Havre, Sc
600; at Calcutta, Paris and Japan, $4,000; at
Hong Kong, Alexandria Foechow, Vera Cruz,
Panama and Callao, $3.5OO, Glasgow, Frank
fort, Constantinople, Tripoli, Tangier. Annoy,
Nagpo, Lahaina and Valparaiso, $4,000.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

FoRr Notwithstanding all the
assertions which have been made the admins
tration would follow the order for the evacu-
alton of Fort Plckens, it seems now to be
pretty well understood in Washington that no
such course will be taken. On the contrary,
it has been determined, to hold that, as we'll
as the other forts in the Gulf now in posses
sion of the Government, at all hazards, and
the necessary orders to that effect will soon be
issued. The Southern Commissioners now at
Washington, after consultations, have come to
the conclusion to "wait little longer" for the
course of the Administration to be decided.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

D9- Several Of the most important missions
were filed, March 18th, by the appointment
of Charles Francis Adams, of Mass, Minister
to England; VIM. L. Dayton, OF N j., Min
lister to France; George P. Marsh, of VT,
Minister to Italy; and James Watson Webb,
of n. Y, Minister of Turkey. William s.
Thayer, of the New York Erening Post, has
been appointed Consul General at Alexandria.
Egypt, With salary of $500.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

The ATLANTIC MONTHLY This excellent
Magazine for April is table. The Professors
Story is cuded. In the May No will be published
the first chapter" AGNES o. SORRENTO" by the author
of Uncle Toms Cabin, This will be continu-
ed each month throughout the year Prof HOLMES, AT
thor Of the Professors Story" will continue his coatr
button. Send for the Atlantic. Address TIcKSoR 4
FIELDS, Boston enclosing Three Dollars to sub
scribers to the REPORTER will furnish it at Two Dol.
lars. Send in yonr names.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04
Sag The indictments against Ex Secretary

Bag The indictments against Elk Secretary
Floyd have been quashed at Washington, on
the ground-6rst, that there was no evidence
of fraud on his part, and second, that the
charge of mafeasauce in the matter of the
Indian bonds was precluded from trial by
the act of 1851 which forbids prosecution
when the party implicated has testified be-
fore Committee of Congress touching the
matter.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

Ba7- The following diplomatic and consular
nominations were made by the President TO the
Senate, March 90; Minister to Austria, Anson
Burlingame. of Mass; Minister to Denmark,
Bradford r Wood, of N. Y; Minister to Bel.
gium, Henry s. Sanford, of CT; Minister TO
Rome, Rufus King. of Wis. Consul at Havre,
JAS o. Putnam. of N. Y; Consul at London,
Freeman II. Morse, of Me.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

RAILROAD HoUsE-In another column will
be found the announcement Of /" mine host OF the
Railroad House" to which travelling readers will
do well to pay heed Mr.. JORDAN has had the necessary
experience to qualify him to keep hotel" and his at
tenion to the wants of his guests fail of giving
satisfaction to those who may stop at his house
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

APpoINrMENrs.--Amon the appointments
lately made at Washington, of local interest.
l.. p. WnLisroS of Tioga county, Associate Justice
of the Territory of Dacotsh
DR.. A. HUMPHREY OF Tiogs County, Special Mail
Agent.
HOWARD SPALDING, Of Troy, Route Agent on the
Williamsport and Elmra Railroad, from Emira to Port
Clinton distance Of 1877 miles.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

CAUTFoN.-As some medicine is reported to
have been taken which has proved unsafe is important
to guard against che possibility of such results Therefore
whenever any medicine is needed the public may conf
IDENTIFY rely upon the safety and goodness OF Dr. PORTER
Home Remedies which have been used during long
practice with the happest effects and astonishing sue
cess. MEDICUs.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

THE Posr OFFICE at this place has been re-
moved to the Argus Bookstore. which has been very
neatly arranged for the accommodation of the public
Mr.. Postmaster ALvoRD will make attentive and obg
ing officer and demonstrate that it is not absolutely
cessary to import Postmasters. The office, which
has for the few past years been sort Of foot ball to be
kicked about at convenience has, trust found per
manent location.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

pSr The General Assembly of Missouri,
Thursday by vote of 81 to 40, resolved
that "it is ine1pedent to take ally steps for
"a National Convention, to propose any
amendments to the Constitution, as recon-
" mended by the State Convention"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC PRINTING 1t
affords US great pleasure to announce that our
friend WIZ. P. I. PAINTER, Esq. of Muncy, has
been appointed Superintendent of Public Print
ing of this State. Mr.. PAINTER is we'll quail
fed for the position and we feel confident will
make an efficient officer.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

D9~ Charles F. Adams, our Minister to
England, is the third of his family who has
represented the United States at the Court
of st. james. John Adams bis grandfather,
and John Q. Adams, his father, formerly
6lled the position.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

Hon. ULYSSES MERCUR, President Judge
of this District left for Montrose, Saturday to hold
the April term of the courts OF that County, which
menced Monday last. We have doubt that he will
gain the good opinions of the people of that County by
his display of legal ability, and the energy and prompt
tude with which business will be dispatched.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

TAVERN BURNED-The tavern of n. T.ITUT-
in East Smitheld burned Saturday morning
last, the fire being communicated from the chimney
Very little of the of the house were saved
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

EDITORS REwARDED-Our friend ALvoRD is
not the only editor who has been invested with the
dignity and duties of Post Master. At Welsboro HUGH
YOUNG editor Of the Republican is the fortunate app
can't
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

SUMTER NOT YET EVAcuATED.-Fort Sumter
has not yet been evacuated. 1t is thought
however, that it will be in few days The
course of the last Administration has made
it military necessity.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04
Fresh and Reliable se

in fact the best to be fonRa IN maEsF"f "f,pS ~
ply want long felt in this ooDaInunmg;;,l m;,l rn sI
crease ny own sales in that hne'l
Seeds before purchasing elsewhere rvns Ce
aS- REMEMBER THAT GOOD ahh'
MORE THAN POOR ONES. vutrI
WITH GOOD SEEDS YOU OAN
VEGETABLES.
~ WITH POOR SEEDS NoNb. ~
rovsrSa GsSch 2LISL
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

ONE reason why the world is not reformed,
is because every man is bent on reforming 9th.
ers, but never thinks of reforming himself.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

aa- The Banks Of Philadelphia resumed
specie payments on Monday. The country
Banks have, as yet, only partially followed
their example and the resumption cannot,
therefore be considered general.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Losr.-On Friday evening last, between
ROckwelFs and Powsas stores. Lsdys Black Cloak
The finder will receive the thanks Of the lady by leaving
1t at this office.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

J. G. PATTON offers for sale bis house and
lot second street, the College credit of five
years. See advertisement in another column.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04
BATTING SALOON,

where everything in the line will be seT's~ "
who may favor him with a sail. .x,sI
Thankful for past fayors he respecaR.g SSTsSb
tinnance of the same. HENRY A. D.
Towanda, March S, 1861. -
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04
Wedding and Social Partl

will be furnished with every description ~. .,,
Fruit, Pound. and fancy CAKES. Tavern ,,-.,, ~,
Grocers will beSupplied on terms as cdVahS'sr
any other establishment in the State. In couD'''
the above he has an
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04
BUY YOUR GARDEN -
AT FO-XS.

7 have the largest stock and Oes, y. n, "
H. (Sarfsa Seeds ever offered for sale IN a,s,ss
1t is well known fact that hree PVT A., )
Garden Seeds sold throughout the coonHi4 ,c u
rio1', and often teorthieSS. In view oi 'A''
ken great pains to procure :.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04
BREAD g. CAKE,

Of all kinds, constantly on hand and made 70 o., %
attention Of the citizens Of this place and VA !,
called to the above, and they are assured iI4' ."
always be supplied with any Of these ariicieS'
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04
Burbank's Baker

THE subscriber respectfully informs 'l'
Il lie that he has resumed the managenea
above establishment, one door south d '1'
House. where he is manufacturing