Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-04-30

Powers ID the war forced upon Us, without
cause. by the slave holding Aristocracy of the
South. Nofaithfal son of the Republic, could
view without indignation, the humiliation of
bis Country, in her hour Of trial, by the armed
despotism of the old World. Yet the Demo
cratic leaders, encourage and invite such inter-
ference. They advise the British Minister as
to the time when, and the mode in which such
Intervention can be most effective. They de-
sire It postponed until they shall have the Gov
erDment in their own hands, and then advise
that it come in the most 70 midable and imposing
shape-tbe combined interference OF all the
European Powers of the first rank. They
(the Democratic leaders), would desire, says
Lord Lyons "That it should come from the
great Powers of Europe coDjointly, and in par
ticular, that as little prominence as possible
should be given to that of Great Britain"
We have given the substance of the attempt
of the Democratic leaders to influence the
policy of England, against our government,
and in behalf of the rebels Their design, as
is fully apparaHt in this most extraordinary
letter, was to persuade Great Britain to such
a ue of action, as to encourage and sustain
the rebellion, and weaken and embarrass oar
government
That their plottings were reasonable in
their motives, is clearly apparent. They have
not the technical requirements of that offence
but the criminal motive is fully exposed
While these Democratic leaders" could not be
indicted and convicted of treason, they are
nevertheless guilty of grave offence under an
act passed in 1893, directed against those who
"carry on intercourse with the agent of any
foreign government" with view to defeat
the measures of the government of the United
States" 1t is the duty Of the legal authori-
ties to find out these criminals, and bring them
to punishment. Lord Lyons should be dis
missed promptly, and with marked displeasure.
Our Secretary of State forgets bis high duty
to the Country. when he suffers near this gov
ernment, in daily diplomatic Intercourse,
minister who consorts with domestic traitors
and becomes the bearer of their reasonable
schemes to bis government at home.
The Democracy of New York is in accord
with that party in Pennsylvania, and in every
other State. The chiefs there, are Identical in
feeling and sympathy with the leaders here
The views they expressed to Lord Lyons, are
the views of those everywhere who control
that organization. We have those in our
midst, not one whit better than the men who
made the British Minister the confident of
their reasonable plans. The recent arrest
and prosecution OF " Knights CT the Golden
Circle, in the County of Berks, proves beyond
doubt, that every County in the State is in
vested with traitors of the same kind How
is it possible to tolerate with any measure of
allowance, the presence of such men !? They
should be hold up to public scorn, and pointed
at wherever they 60, as enemies and traitors.
In times like those upon US, when cur very ez-
istance as nation is in peril our people can
be divided into two classes only, the friends,
and the enemies Of the country. Those who are
not for the war, are for dishonorabIe peace,
which shall divide and destroy the country
Those who are not in favor of supporting
the constituted authorities with the whole
resources, military and financial of the coun-
try, are in favor of the rebellion. They who
assail and strive to break down the admins.
tration OF LINCOLN, are the friends and coad.
tutors of JEFFERSON DAVIS. There can be no
middle ground "Yo cannot serve GoD and
Mammoa."