REPORTER
Wednesday, February 26, 1845,
I
.11LUJIGIVIEN:11111STAILW44.
The Office of the Bradford Re
porter has been removed to Col.
Means , Brick Store, (up stairs,)
entrance on the North side.
A PIIILANTHROPIST.—A. memorial
has been addressed to the Legislature of
this State, on the subject of an Insane
Hospital for the Poor, hy. Miss D. L.
Dix, a copy of which is now before us.
The memorial is drawn up with much
ability, alter a personal inspection of eve
ry jail and hospital in the state but tWo,
and exhibits a great mass of fact, illus
trated and enforced with strong argu
ment, which will go far, we trust, to
ward ameliorating the condition of the
unfortunate lunatic.
Miss Dix certainly deserves great
credit for her labors in which she is en
gaged. The project of providing a State
Asylum for the lunatie poor, commends
itself to the attention of the charitable.
Guilty of no crime, and depending upon
the precarious cliatity of the benevolent,
their life is one of suffering and hardship . ,
precluding the possibility of the return
lc; reason, which kind and well-directed
treatment might accomplish. Miss D.
is a lady of fortune, sister to the Hon.
Jott f n A. Dix, recently elected U. S.
Senator by the Legislature of New
York, and "has visited several of the
States in her generous work of allevia
ting the condition of the Insane-poor,
bearing her own expenses; and_ appeal
ing in her own person, to the Legisla
ture of the States.
We find the following notice of the
jail of this County in her memorial :
BRADFORD COUNTY JAIL. at MU:ari
da, is an old, inconvenient building, gone
much out of repair. Here were three
prisoners in October. My visit was
made in the morning before breakfast.
I found the prisoners, who had already
arranged the apartment, and were them
selves clean and neat, reading and talk
ing in a quiet manner. I understood,
that the food was supplied three times a
day from: the kitchen of the.keeper.
Insane persons have been kept in the
jail—there are none at present.
In this county is no poor-house, the
old system is still - followed for support
ing the poor—" Let out at the lowest
rates." The estimated number of in
sane and idiots is nearly twenty ; there
is no provision for these adapted to their
necessities.
One insane female wanders constant
ty. from Tray, in Bradford county, to
Elmira, in New York, and south retutn
ing to Williamsport. When tier gar
ments fail, she shows the ragged gown,
and another is given by some kind-heart
ed person. 'She asks food only when
hunger compels her to enter the way
side dwelling ; and is supposed to lodge
sometimes in out-buildings. She is
harmless and silent.
DES TEUCTIVE FIRE IN NEW YORK.•-•-
The block known as the Tribune•build
iirgs and several of the contiguous build
ings were destroyed on the morning of
the 4th inst., by the most destructive fire
which has occured in New York for
some time.
About 4 o'clock in the morning the fire
was discovered to be raging, end every
effort was made by the fire companies
to master the flames, but all to no pur
pose. Owing to the great quantity of
snow which had just fallen, and which
blocked up the street, the engines were
long in reaching the fire, and by the time
they commenced working the whole
building was in flames.
The materials of the Tribune news
paper was almost totally destroyed,
and other persons suffered severely.
DENTISTRY.—In our advertising col
umns will be found a notice, than Dr.
SOLIIIAN BROWN, of New York, has
taken. up his residence at the Leßays
vile Phalanx. The
.Dr. is, we under
stand, an experienced dentist, and will
be happy to ieceive the visits of all re
quiring his professional assistance.
SPRING, is fairly here, though it may
not tarry long with us ; and the warm
weather has' started the ice on a voyage
as down the river." The roads have
been horribly muddy for a week past, al
most defying loco-motion in any shape.
Ova LsoistierunE have not agreed
upon. a day to adjourn. The hun
dred days," will probably find them
making. laws ". to rule -mankind and
.
giiidS the state."
PRESIDENT POLE IN WASIIINOTZIN,"
The Nashville Union of the 4th inst.
says The President e!ect, accom
panied by wife and private secretary.
Mr.' Walker, left COltimbia on Tues
day last - for Washington city. A large
number of Mr. P.'s friends and neigh
bors were in Columbia,;to take an af
fectionate leave of the President elect
of the Nation. It was an affecting
scene. He was surrounded, by the
companions of his youth, tbe sons of
his early friends, and the grey-headed
pioneers of the, country, who had aid
in elevating him through the several of
fices to which-he had been from time to
time elected, until he has finally reached
the highest .position known'to the gov
ment."
Col. Polk, as he passed through the
principal towns, received the warmest
demonstrations of applause.
Washington, Pa., thsePresident and
his lady left on the 11 tit inst., in the
new - coach President.
The President and Vice President
elect of the United Stites, arrived at
Washington. on Thursday evening,
about 8 o'clock. Committees of Con
,.
gres, and the Democratic Clubs and
Associations of the District, met them
at the Relay House, and escorted them
to Washington, where they were re
ceived with the greatest enthusiasm,
amid deafening cheers and the roar of
cannon—the 'Democratic Associations
directing the ceremonies.
On Friday Mr. Polk accepted the of
fice of President conferred upon him
by the people, in reply to the commit
tee of the House and Senate, informing
him of his election. He said "in exe
cuting the responsible duties which
would devolve upon him; it would be .
his anxious desire to maintain -the ho
nor and to promote the welfare of his
country." Vice President Dallas also
accepted the office to which the people
have elected him, in equally eloquent
and appropriate terms.
FOREIGN NEWS.- I' he steamship Hi
bernia arrived at Boston on Wednesday
last. The news is not of much impor
tance. ,)
The Pope of Rome was dangerously
ill, at the latest advices.
The Repeal movement is at its ebb,
we fear. The news by.the Hibernia is
that " Repeal in Ireland is going out—
dying. So say its enemies. Mr. 0'
Connell has returned from Derrynane,
but he has been unable to infuse any fire
into the movement. The expenses of
the Repeal staff have been cut down,
and every thing denotes that a phase has
been reached when economy is absolute
ly necessary. Mr. O'Connell proposes
to pay a-visit to Belgium in the course of
a few wieks,"
TEXAS.—The Texas measure is drag
ging its slow length along. It is high
time that the " lone star" formed one
in the bright costnellationt of this repub
lic. But it has too many bitter oppo
nents, ready to sacrifice right and inter
est, to permit its speedy consummation.
The session is drawing near a close, and
we should not be surprised if no definite
action was had upon a measure upon
which the people have hectored affirma
tively.
REVENUE COMMISSIONERS.—This bo
dy, we predict, will no t accomplish
anything, unless it be to make a still
greater deficimicy in the revenue, in
which respect they are rightly named.
They have appointed a Clerk, and As
sistant Clerk, and sent over the State
printed interrogatories, to be answered
and sworn to, and be sent back, proba
bly. Their operations will occupy
them some time, from present indica
tions. They can sit thirty days.
THE NEW POST OFFICE , BILL, does
not receive as proMpt attention in the
House, as it did in the Senate. The
public have expressed their will in terms
too direct and loud, to warrant such pro
crastination of their rights. ,
ANOTHER FIRE IN BINGIIANTON.-4
fire occurred in Binghamton, N. Y., on
Friday night last, destroying a cabinet
and chair factory, and the ten pin alley.
The fire was the work of an incendiary.
THE SENATE.-Our Harrisburg Cor
respondent, furnishes us with a well
drawn and faithful sketch 'of the mem
bers of the Senate of this State. It will
be found in another column.
No MAYOR YET.--B08(011 Is still
without a Mayor. The seventh at
tempt was as unsuccessful as the pre
vious ones.
Correspondence from Harrisburg,
As there has not been much business
of general interest transacted' in the
Legislature, I will devote this letter to
a brief " Pencilling" of the characier
of the members of the Senate, not,tonbt
iag that it will prove interesting to your
readers. I will proceed alphabetically.
Mr. B. ANDERSON, of Perry, 'yc i lept
" Perry .thuleraon"' while a member
of the other branch, is a medium sized
man—with a good physiognomy—
large grey eyes, and a phiz expressive
of good sense, good humor, and good
democratic principles. His name be
ing called first here, as in the House,
he votes first on all questions, and I
believe he always votes right. He has
the confidence of his constituents, and
the confidence and esteem of his brother
Senators.
Mr. BABBITT, Of "Erie, is a very good
member-=has a 'strong mind, and speaks
with force and effect. Demosthenes
once said that oratory consisted in ac
tion ;—if this be correct, Mr. Babbitt
is tinquestionably the greatest orator in
the Senate.
Mr. BAit.!:v, of Chester, is what can
be safely pronounced a first rate prac
tical man. Although he is not a speak
ing member, he can speak well. He
has, phrenologically, a first rate head—
large language—enormous £perceptive
and reflective faculties—and is marked
out for an engineeen which he would
doubtless have ialten the first rank.
Mr. BIGLER, of Clearfield, is an able
and efficient Senator. His unanimous
election as Speaker at the last session
was a beautiful testimonial of the re
spect and regard of his fellow members,
and his triumphant re-election to the
Senate, is a sufficient manifestation of
eonfidence on the part of his constituents.
He does not speak often, but when he
does take the floor, he is listened to
with respectful attention. His manner
is earnest and impressive. He takes a
sound and correct view of his subject,
and expresses himself fluently, though
deliberatively.
Mr. BLACK, of Greene, is a young
man of talents—but too modest and un
obtrusive for his own good. In the bu
sy round of politics and legislation, a
man must be possessed of a goodly
share of assurance to take a prominent
part. Seff-esteem and assurance enable
a man to make more of a figure in the
world than genuine talent without these
important accompaniments. Hence
arise s the circumstance of our having
so many of what may be aptly termed
over-estimated men ! A dashing poli
tician, who assumes to know everything
—and talks incessantly about that of
which he knows least—one who claims
to be the originator of every great poli
tical movement—one who pretends to
have been the f.rst to have brought for
ward the successful candidate for poli
tical honors, is the very man to succeed
best! It is a strange fact, but every
day's development attests its truth, that
while he who has really brought for
ward some great and popular measure—
who has been first in discovering, ap
preciating, and advancing true merit,
is left totally neglected ;. these empty
headed, conceited and inflated parasites
are enjoying the genial smiles of pat
, ronage and preferment ! Senator Black'
is a sound, clear-headed and efficient
member, and might be a leading Spirit
if he would
Mr. CARsoN, of Franklin, is a plain,
practical, business man, of sound and
discriminating mind, with an eye di
rected to the business of the Senate,
and the interests of his constituents and
the people generally.
Mr. CHAMPNEYO, of Lancaster, " the
old Guard," as she is denominated by
the Whigs, one of the most talented
and useful members of the Senate.—
His worth and abilities are duly attested
from the fact that his District has given
as high as four thousand majority for
the Whig ticket ; and yet he was elec
ted by a majority of over five hundred!
Judge C. is always in his seat—always
attentive to the business of the body—
always prepared to act intelligently and
promptly upon ..,every question. His
desk is full of Law Books and Jour
nals—the top and the vacant - place un
derneath are crowded with them.—
Scarcely a question comes up, that he
does not refer to some one of the books
tor.information; and he most alwayi
holds one in his hand when addressing
the. Senate. As a debater,he is ready,
fluent, nervous and eloquent.. He com
mands the respect old' who know, and
his influence in the Senate is seen and
felt. The Judge is a most worthy and
estimable man in all the relations of
life.
Mr. CIIAPMAN, of Bucks, has a mark
ed physiognomy. His bearing 'is re - -
markably dignified. His eye, and the
general expFession of his countenance
is indicative of a fiery and impetuous
temperament. Yet, I believe he is
moderate and self-possessad. He is
beyond all question a man of fine tal
ents, of varied attainments, and polish
ed manners. When he engages in dis
cussion, he commences with a slow,
dignified and impressive utterance.—
But as he progresses, he becomes more
rapid, energetic and vehement. He is
an excellent member, and an honor to
the Senate.
Mr. CORNMAN, from the county of
Philadelphia, is the .‘ Native "—and
being a new member. neter having
been in the - Arislature before, cannot
be fully estimated. He seems to have
considerable talent—is, a ready and
fluent speaker, and will prove doubtless
a good member. It is to be hoped that
the Anti-Democratic, Anti-American.
and intolerant spirit of Naiivetsm will
be repudiated for all time to come by
all good citizens. If there have been
abuses in the Naturalization laws, they
may be corrected in future; without re
resorting to the persecution of all those
not born upon our own soil.
Mr. CRAM, of the city shows large
ly of the respect and confidence of the
members and of his constituents. Al
though among the youngest men, he is
the oldest member of the Legislature.
He was in the lower House five or six
years consecutively, and was elected
Speaker by the Whigs and Democrats
united. He was then elected to the
Senate, and is among the most promi
nent and active members of the opposi
tion. He is liberal in his views, how
ever, and votes with the Democrats
frequently. He is a very good debater
—possesses much tact and ability.
Mr. CRAW, of Washington, is a tall,
spare thin faced man, somewhat bent
with years, with a strongly marked
intellectual countenance, . indicative of
an active and vigorous mind. Ile has
superior abilities—is a ready and able
debater, but seldom takes the floor, un
less some question of retrenchment and
reform meets with opposition, in which
case, he raises up like a lion, and sup
ports the proposition with great energy
and effect. Ile is a reformer in every
sense of the - term. When the question
of instructing our Senators and Repre
sentltives in Congress, during the ses
sion of 1843, to vote for refunding to
Gen. Jackson the fine imposed upon
him by Judge Hall, at New Orleans,
was under discussion, Mr. Craig, to the
surprise of all parties, came out ae
made a most eloquent and powerful
speech in favor of the Resolutions. It
was a beautiful and brilliant vindication
of the course pursued by the Old Hero,
on that memorable and glorious occa
sion. Mr. C. was present at the bat
tle, and was well acquainted with all
the facts. His speech was published
in the Reporter, and copied into the
Globe, with a merited eulogium, and
found its way into nearly all the lead
ing papers of the country. Mr. C. was
a prominent member of the late Reform
Convention. He acts generally with
the Whigs, but if there is such a thing as
a "Democratic Whig," Mr. Craig is
one of the species.
Mr. DARRAGH, of Beaver, is a venera
ble looking old gentleman, possessing
a sound judgment, and business quali
ties. Being a new member, he has
not fully developed himself. He is ,a
Whig.
Mr. DAME. of Allegheny, is one of
the most active members'of the Whig
patty in the Senate, and is a rapid,
fluent, energetic and able debater. He
has considerable talent—long expe
rience—having been a member of the
other branch, and a re-elected member
of the Senate. He speaks more fre
quently than any other Senator, and
always well, and to the purpose. ,
Mr. DIMMICK I of Wayne, is ts r
youngest member of the Senate, and is
a new member. He however takes a
prominent part in the proceedings—
speaks well, and gives promise of be
coming a leader. He has acknowledged
talent, and experience is only wanting
to enable him to rise up rapidly. He
is, highly esteemed by his fellow-meta
hers. •
MS. ED /41011 i Of York, is a plain,
straight-forward; business - man7pos
sassing a strong and well balanced.:
mind, and makes a very good mem::
bar.
Mr. ELATE, of the county of Phila
delphia; is a fine looking, sensible man,
somewhat advanced in yeiis, hut yet
full of mental and physical vigor. His
head indicates a strong intellect—more
solidity than brilliancy. He is a good
member, and represents his constituents
with much credit.
Mr. EYER, of Union, is a man of
strong capacity—attends to his duties
faithfully, and is an excellent member.
Mr. FEGELY, Of" Old Berks," is a
plain, good old man, full of jokes and
good humor, and seems to be a general
favorite with the Senators. He is al
ways in his seat—often apparently in
a " brown study," and . sometimes
seems abstracted. He is a faithful, at
tentive and useful member.
Mr. FODLICROD, of Philadelphia coun f
ty, is a strong minded man—plain man,-
ners—altogether unassuming, but pos
sessing much merit. He attends to his
duties assiduously—always watching
with a vigilant eye the interests of his
constituents and•the welfare of the corn
monWealth. He is a clear headed,
quick sighted, honest and fearless ; and
is almost always consulted on questions
of, importance, and his counsels com
mend as much respect as those of any
member of the body.
Mr. GIBBONS, of the city, is a young
gentleman of brilliant talents—radical
in his politics—Whig to the Core—and
gained considerable notoriety during
the recent politiCal .campaign. He is
an energetic and impassioned declaim
er, and is eloquent when excited. He
has a sparkling black eye, and a hand
some face and person. He is amia4le
and affable in his social intercourse, and
very much liked.
Mr. BECKMAN, of Northampton, is
a strong. -vigorous, and vehement speak
er—possessing much ability, and is a
good member.-'—He is a thorough re
former.
Mr. HILL, of, Westmoreland, is a
strong man—with pleasing manners—
a good speaker,'and an honest and en
ergetic reformer. lie is a very useful
member, and has rendered great service
to the people, by opposing every 'Use
less expenditure, and advocating every
measure of retrenchment and reform.—
He is very attentive to his duties.
Mi. Hoot.En, of Venango, is a new
Senator—with good abilities—excel
lent business capacity, and makes, a
useful member.
Mr. HowroN, of Northumberland, is
probably the most jovial, humorous,
and social member of the Senate. He
is a man of talents—takes an active
part in all Legislation, and is a good
member.
Mr. KLINE, of Lebanon, is a first
rate man in every particular. He has
fine talents—is an animated debater,
always speaking with great force and
effect, and always listened to with
pleasure and attention. He is young,
and it may safely be predicted, if he
aspires to political preferment, that he
will take the first rank among the Whig
politicians of our State. He is an emi
nent lawyer, and seems not to be itch
ing after political honors. He is popu
lar with all parties.
Mr. MonnisoN, of Huntingdon, is a
fArge, portly personage,' with a pleas
ing and benevolent countenance, and
has a strong and vigorous mind. He
is a itsplul member.
M r. quior, of Clinton, is a tall, eccen
tric sori l of a man, relishing a joke as
well as any man living. He has a good
mind, and serves his constituents faith
fully.
Mr. Ram:, of Schuylkill, is a large
man, with fine social and business quali
ties—has a sound head, and although a
new member, already takes a prominent
part in the business of the Senate.
Mr. Ross, of Luzerne. is also a new
member, and in the discussion on the
removal question, the removal of the
seat of Justice of Columbia county de
veloped fine talents as a debater. He
is naturally an able man, and will make
a useful and efficient Senator.
Mr. SHERWOOD, of Tioga, is a per
fect giant in physical strength, and is
behind none of the Senators in strength
of .mind. fipeaks with much ease—
always ably, and . to •the question—
.takes up no time uselessly,and devotes
himself vigorously to the discharge of
his duties. Ile is very popular and
influential among the Members. •
Mr. STERICERE• of Montgomery. is
' ' an . able - man—lipeaks frequently and
well—lies an eye to every thing going
on—understands 'every movem ent,
ii
always in his seat, and alwa}•s prepared
to act. He has the unbounded confi.
dence of his constituents—•_)raving been
elected a member of the lower House,
of the Reform Convention, and to co n .
gress, and twice to the Senate. Th et ,
have never found him wanting.
Mr. &Limp'', of Butler, is one of
the ablest men in the Senate. H e i, 3
man of splendid talents—a powerful
speaker, and one of the most industrious
and indefatigable members of the bod y ,
He is the champion of Retrenchment
and Reform, having been the first io
move in . the great work, and it is doniit•
less his persevering efforts that ha re
carried those great measures through
He is not the representative of a p m
but of the people—and:regard s the wea
of the Commonwealth, rather than ilia
of any political party, in every vote b.
gives. He has doubtless done any
to lessen the expenditures of govern
ment, and lighten the bordeneof taxa
tion, than any other member of ih
Legislature, although he has been abl
seconded by many members or bet
parties. He is identified, however; wit
the opposition.
Mr. Speaker IV►t,cox, of 111'Kean
is a man of excellent 'capacity—affdlil
and winning manners, and makes a
efficient presiding officer. Ile pot
sesses the high regard of all who. kno
him.
HARRISBURG, 181 h Feb., 1845
To-day the Board of Revenue Co
.missioners met in the Supreme Coo
Room, and were called to order by
State Treasurer, Col JAMES Ross Sse
DEN, vlTh is by law constituted Pro
dent of the Board. The Seventh /oil
vial District is not represented, the Co,
mission, lion: Samuel D. Ingliam,l2,
ing lost a son recently. No good is e.
peeted to be accomplished by this Bun
and the House has been guilty of a Ira
ton disregard of the true interefts ofth
people, by refusing to take up raidir..
the Senate bill
,repealing the law oar
lishing the Revenue Board.
Yesterday the Bill providing fart
removal cf the seat of justice of Colu
bia County from Danville to 8100
burg, by a vote of the people of it
County, if a majority can be obtained
favor of the removal, passed the ~Sto2t
by a vote of to 14. The Bill em.
ing the new County of Blair, pak.
Committee of the whole, in the Sena
The Bill erecting a new Oman'
of parts of Lycoming and Bradford.
passed Committee of the whole, in I
Senate. A Bill requiring thi S
Treasurer to bring suits in the Cu
of Dauphin County, against all puf
Defaulters, passed second reading in
Senate.
Friday Feb. 21, 1815
'' - The nomination of Jonah Brews
as Associate Judge in Ties Colin
Gov. Shunk, has been unanimously e
firmed by the Senate.
The Bill allowing the people of
different townships of Susquelr
County, to decide by ballot whe
Taverns shall be licensed or not,
taken up in Committee of the whole
the Senate, and passed Committee,
an amendment requiring six months
dence in a township,• to entitle a
to vote on that question.
To-morrow has - been fixed upo
both Houses, for repairing into the
of the House, to listen to the readin
the Farewell Address of the F:uh•
his Country. That address ought
engraven upon the heart Of every Au
can. In that case, Nativeism
hide its diminished head! -
No important business has been
acted of a public character.
TEXAS A NICE XATION.--The u
says that their confidence of the
sage of Benton's annexation bill
stronger and stronger. It trill re•
(if the whole Democracy of the
vote for it) at least thirty rotes jo
body, and a majority of fifty 01
turn to the House. The only D .
erotic Senators whose votes arrest
tarn are the two from Ohio, wh'
under instructions. The lose of
of these would leave 28, being olle
than necessary. ,
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INTER SPORTS. --A n Aniericv
Englishman ran a foot race iP
stocking feet. in the snow , al 11
last week. for ten dollars. Th e
six miles in an hour and threolEl''
the .American winning 14 half 3
The snow was a foot deep. the
mometer below zero, and die
"blowing strongly from the °lbw
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