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FREDERICK D >U(JLA.SS, EDITOR. WASHINGTON", Wed. MV/ fl9. Yuv • : 1 . I with ptoasufte, TERMS. am tlui reaches Jfou, that the Senate Two dollars per annum, always- in advance. No subscription will be received for a less tenn than has given its sanction to a Branch ol six months. the Mint, in your City and also one Advertisements not exceeding tea hues inserted for California. Thi^ is more favorabie ttoee Unties for one dollar; every subsequent iuder- ; than was generally anticipated. The ; on, tvventy-fi>e cents. whole day was consumed upon this important subject. But it was a day The object of the NOKTHSTAR will be to abolish better .'pent than any other day ofthe SLAVERY in all its forms aud aspects; advocate session— perhaps one or two excepted. UNIVERSAL EMANCIPATION; exalt the Standard For the details I must refer you to of public morality, promote the moral and intellec- your regular report of proceedings. tual improvement ol the COLORED PEOPLE; and The bill from the Senate providing hasten the day of FREEDOM to the THREE OOD IS THE FATHER OF US ALL; AND ALL MEN ARE BRETHREN- MILLIONS of our enslaved fellow countrymen. RIGHT OF IS NO SEX; TRUTH IS OF NO COLOR; for the appointment of a Surveyor- General of the Public Lands in Gre- PUBLISHER'S NOTICES. gon, and donations of lands to actual yC^ All communications relating to the business ROCHESTER, N. Y., TMf(tSDAY, JUNE 13, 1850. WHOLE NO. 129. settlers, elicited an unusually stirring matters of the paper, names of subscribers, remit- VOL. III. NO. 25. debate in the House to-day. The par- tances, &c, should be addressed to FREDERICK ticular point of dissention was uponth« DOUGLASS, Editor, Rochester, N. Y. cemmand the capital, fidelity and skill amendment excluding free colored set- $3- Agests, and all others sending names, are laws. There is not a sensual vice God's, and must be delivered faithfully. Russian merchants ^ gg at Con-Court, so far as it affirmed his rihgt to requested to be accurate, and to give the Post office, hll seize and bear off without legal preces^ necessary to cultivate it with profit by tlers from the lands proposed to be do- the County, and the State. Each Subscriber ia im- which we are taught to abhor, which The Sabbatii 13 eminently the day, and stantinople, the Russitf^aster shall have the right to pursf^*, and to an alleged fugitive, is justly char.^able agents. I' will continu? to depreciate nated. Mr. Giddings lod off with a mediately credited for money received. slavery does not monstrously engender. the pulpit the place for this solemn act. g until the landholdv-s <>•;!! consent to bold .and truthful speech against the $3- Any person sending in payment for four sub- It must be a' Gospel of doctrine, oi hunt for and captu^J^Jpp; and ll h« with the collisions that have since taker scribers, to be forwarded to dd There is not a sin which religion con- hunt for and seil small fragments of their estates tc exclusive poiicy. He alluded, in terms demns that is not garneredjfand sown, abstract truth; but by no means a gos- cannot be found, theiSpr sTTall make place in the recapture of fugitives from have a fifth coppy for oie yyear. service, and* also with the laws to the poor dk/9M who are willing t> of deserved approbation, to the moral J All l d reaped and sown again, by American pel to disturb him from practical sins! oath that his slave W escaped, in work the laud with their own hands. worth as well as intellectual strengih paid- All letters and communications must be post And we almost believe Lowell to have remedy injury from illegal seizures, o! slavery. Among freemen, the road ol which case, the Greek* shall pay the That process is now going on con-of Frederick Douglass and Samsel R. honor lies away from animal passion stolen his doggerel from the Journal: •*aid master, according former trea- which the slave States complain. The LIST OF AGENTS. ; reclamation of slaves in States holding stantly. The colored people are rap- Ward. Having drawn a very striking from sensation, towards Conscience, 41 ties, two pieces of cloiv^ svery slave MASSACHUSETTS.—R.K Wallcut,21,Cornhill, I'm willing a man should go toll'able strong no slases and hostile to slavery, is ai idly becoming proprietors. It is the portraiture, he then desired to know Agin wrong in the nbstract, for that kind o' wrong thus escaping into Gljt'-* Boston; Nathan Johnson, New Bedford; Horatio Hope, Love, and Spiritual Faith. Bu* best so offensive to the opinions and highest aspiration of most of them to on what principle of justice gentlemen W. Foster, Lowell; Jamea N. Buffum, Lynn; Slavery sharply turns the wretch down- Is always unpopular, and never gets pitied, Greek slave escape inp Russia, in the Because it's a crime .10 one ever committed." feelings of their people, that slavehold- get a piece of land, say from three to proposed to exclude such men from a Bourne Spooner, Plymouth ; Cyrus Bradbury, ward and teaches and compels him to v, and can- Northampton. possession of stolen ^ hve acres, which entitles them to vote; participation in these land grants. He ff the excellent editor of the Journal *'rt j't shall be i ers themselves must admit that it ought CONNECTICUT.—Jabez Cogswell, Brookfield. evolve the task of life from such mo- not be found by his 0 and with two or three months' labor, referred to the free colored population NEW YORK.—Sydney H. Gay, 142, Nassau tives as are common to him with the • :yi raise almost everything they re- •put a "poser" to the Democrats, who letts Keese, Km, Clinton County; J. F. Plait, religion most earnestly delivering up quire. \ advocated the exclusive policy, by ask- PennYan; J. Jeffrey, Geneva; E. L. Platt, Bath. horts us. To our children labor is and slip out into the entry while wt fjold, by way of rewat£" shelter ot the authority of the United RHODE ISLAND.—Amarancy Paine.Providence. States, there is no danger of collision ing \»?Tu v.W. co.i.,Utency, not to say PENNSYLVANIA.—J. M. M'Kim, 31, North honorable, because it is God's ordina- were discussing his real sins, and ccim Of course, the execution of lhe duty Upon these tracts they raise not on- gratitude, disciples of Jefferson could Fifth Street, Philadelphia; Joseph C. Busull, 149. tion of mercy; because it is an educa- back in time to hear our opinion of thus imposed, and the*tunner of exe- or violent interference. Americans ly what they require for their own con- conset to keep from Oregon those in Si. Sixth Street,Do.; B. Bown,Pittsburgh; Wm. total depravity, and the doctrine ol are distinguished for ther respect for sumption, but a surplus which they Whipper, Columbia; Milo A. Townsend, New- tion; because it is the road alike to cuting it, were left 10 the parties whose veins coursed the blood of Brighton. . . health and temperate pleasure; because Original Sin. * * severally contracting, j There was no lecral forms, and they will submit, in take to market, usually in small pan- Thomas Jefferson? There was some OHIO.—J. J. Gaines, Cincinnati ; Chares it is the parent of wealth; because by The Pulpit is the Dispensatory of common tribunal for tke adjudication the hope that, no unconstitutional ag- niers upon donkies, or upon their sneering and jeering on the Southern Hand, Harveysburgh,Clinton Co; Samuel Brookle, society—the minister, a physician — gression or claim will be tolerated. heads. Most every colored proprietor, Salera ; D. Huntingdon, Chardon, Geaup Co.; it the cheerful laborer builds his house, of such cases. side, Nas the Loco side might be called Hugh Hamilton, Lowellville, Mahoning County; rears his children, and gjves them preaching, a prescription of medicinal It is remarkable, that after the lapse But it is a very different thing when a however, has a donkey, which costs with injustice to very few members, all J. D. Patterson, Uriiana, hampaign county. the means of knowledge. By Labor, truth for heart evils. There is not an of nearly nine centuries we find a bar- stranger, with a band of armed men, from seven to ten pounds, upon which things considered) while Mr. Giddinga MICHIOAN.—Robert Banks, Detroit. evil which afflicts life, nor a temptation appears in a free State community, he packs all his property, and under ILLINOIS.— Hemy O. Waggoner, Clucpgo; the North has subdued NatutfB, changed barous stipulation betwjrn two barbar- was speaking, but nothing like the de- Marshall Hay ward, Richmond, M'Henry Co. a parsimonious soil to fertility, built proceeding from any course of life, ous nations reproduejuijii the compact and proceeds, without authority or law, the custody ofa woman often, some- gree of that sort of feeling once so CANADA.—John James Carey, Toronto. dwellings for almost her wliole popula- which the pulpit should not study. The of union of the most civilized and hu-to seize by violence another stranger, times ofa child, he sends it to town, to common. There was, indeed, a re- sources of rfght conduct, the hindran- under pretence that he is a slave. tion, raised the school-hduse, estab- mane republic ofthe nineteenth centu- : be converted into money, with which markable and gratifying spirit of tolera- WILLIAM B. CLOt'OB, PRINTER. lished the church, encircled the globe ces, the seductions of business, the in- ry. We are familiar with the provision Know ng neither, and nothing of the he purchases such articles of necessity tion. with her ships, and made her books fluences of public life, the maxims of referred to: relations of the two parties, the people or luxury as his land does not produce and papers to be as blades of grass society, its customs, its domestic, com- "No person held to labor or service see brute force put forth by one to de- aud he can afford. One of the most Bat this was too tempting an oppor- 0 elect tons. and Jeaves of summer for number.— mercial and public institutions; in short, in one State, under irg laws thereof, prive the other of his liberty. Would interesting spectacles to be witnessed tunity, for two or three of the represen- But in the South, as if unredeemed whatever directly or indirectly moulds escaping into another, -shall, in conse- they not be less than men, did they about Kingston, is presented on the tatives ofthe Chivalry to lose. Con- From the Massachusetts Spy. from the primal curse, Labor, a badge the human character, is to be studied quence of any law or regulation there- not interpose to see justice done? high-road through which ther maket rad of Louisiana fired a sneering shot POLITICS AND THE PULPIT. of shame, is the father of misery. The by the minister, and its benefit or its in, be discharged from j-uch-service or State law is resorted to, for the un-people, with their donkies, in the cool at Mr. Giddings's "tast^" &c. He slave labors with no cheer; it is not danger made known from the pulpit. labor, but shall be ielivered up on known claimant many be a kidnapper: of the morning, pour into the city from complained that he hair represented In this work, it is to deal first and claim of the party to wsom such service the unknown claimed, a free man. the back country. They form an al- that the Caucassians were inferior to Rev. Henry Ward Beecher has been the road to respectability; it will honor the colored men referred to. Mr. Gid- recently engaged in a controversy with him with no citizen's trust: it brings no most faithfully with the evils of its own or labor my be due." No community, however low in the most uninterrupted procession of four age, its own country, its own city, its scale of civilization, will endure the or five miles in length, and what strikes dings replied that he had admitted that the Journal of Commerce, concerning bread to his family; no grain to his The language of tl'if? clause of the the whites were quite as good as the the propriety of introducing the topic garner; no leisure in after days; no own congregation. Wherever men go, Constitution, like the phraseology of open display of violence against an ap- the eye ofa Yankee at once is their the Pulpit is to follow them with its parently unoffending individual. Some perfect freedom from blacks! Mr. Conrad opposed the ex- of slavery into the pulpit. That paper books nor papers to his children. It the articles above quoted, is that of a care. Neither clusion of the colored settlers, on the has lately had its sensibilities wounded opens no school-house door, builds no trne light. Whatever invades its pro- stipulation. No pover is conferred of the Judges of the Supreme Court did poverty nor desire of gain had written vince—that province is Right, Human- foresee and predict precisely the con- a line upon their faces, and they could gfound that the South wanted to have by an allusion made by Dr. Lansing to church, rears for him no factory, iays upon Congress by the language of the the colored population diffused. What Daniel Webster's position, and by Mr. no keel, fills no bank, earns no acres. ity, Purity—be it Fashion, Commerce, clause expressly, and we have never sequences that have come to pass. Wei not show less concern at the result of Politics, they are fearlessly to be met. repeat then, that for the collisions that j their trip if they were going to a festi- do you suppose he assigned as th© Beecher's article in the Independent. With sweat, and toil, and ignorance, been able to see how it could be fairly reason ot this wish? Why, that it was The Journal has therefore conceived a he consumes his life to pour the earn- grasped, aod measured by the word ol implied. It bears thc-n?>pect ofa stipu- have taken placee in the reclamation of! val. You will readily perceive how God. Not only may the Pulpit thus from justice, everywhere admitted to be a curse. great horror for "Free SoilSermon9," ings into channels from which he does lation between the Stdtns, and it would fugitives the Supreme strong and universal must be the de-Of course, then, he is quite willing to although it seems to have no objection not drink; into hands that never honor explore Life, but it must, or else prove seem as if it were left for the States Court of the United States, and not the sire of the poor laborers to exchange bankrupt to Fidelity. Jt is not to fol- diffuse a curse! Bayly took the same to a clergyman's writing a political him, but perpetually rob and o'ten severally to provide measures for car- legislation of the free States, is to be their servile drudgery, at less than a view as Conrad, and contended that pamphlet in defence of slavery as aided torment. low the camp; but in spiritual things to rying it into effect. Siioh, if we recol- held responsible. shilling sterling a day, for this life ol the course of the Territorial Legisla- and comforted by Webster. In the This vast abomination, which see hes lead the people. It is not to wait till iect aright, was the decision of Chief Southern men, irrtated by lhe con- comparative ease and independence. ture of Oregon, in excluding free last number of the Independent, Mr. and smokes in our midst, which \u en- foes are slain before it raises its spear; Justice Shaw of Massachusetts, some sequences of the decision of this Court, Of course it is very hard to get any- blacks from citizenship, had acted in Beecher publishes a stirring' article jus- nervating and demoralizing the w.iite nor go asking of political cabals whai years ago, and such wits the opinion of without stopping to ascertain their true thing ahead upon the wages now paid violation ofthe spirit of the luw of their tifying the introduction of the topic of by the oppression of the black; in it may say, nor cringe to any supercil- many eminent jurists, until the decision cause, have suffered themselves to in Jamaica, and it requires no little organization 0.3 a Territory. In apply- slavery, as a moral question, into the which adultery, fornication, and a con- ious men of commerce; but occupy it- of the Supreme Court in the case of become inflamed ajjainst the North, in- self-denial and energy to lay up enough ing the principle of the Anti-Slavery pulpit, and alao urging it as a duty.— cubinage so awful exist, that, in 'com- self with only this twin thought — how Prijrg. That decision set aside, and dulge daily in their denunciations of to purohaae one of these properties ordinance, Congress did not anticipate Ho says in a strain of indignation: parison to it, a Turkish harem is a best to please God and benefit man. denied the right of, all t'State legislation the bad iaith of Northern men, andwith; but when they do get one they that the South would be thus cut off cradle of virgin purity; which every Therefore, against every line of the on the subject, asserted the exclusive insist upon additional legislation by never part with it except for a larger "Three million men, again&t natural power of Congress to provide means from an outlet for her redundant free law, against every fundamental princi- hour does violence to nature, to the Coward's Ethic's of the Journal of Congress, to remedy their supposed I or a better one. The planters call black population in that direction, sentiment of justice, and to the embod- Commerce we solemnly protest, and for executing the provision, but asser- wrongs, although some of them admit them lazy for indulging in this feeling ple of our state and national govern- ted, too, the right of the master to seize which he alleged to have always been ment, are, by law, thrown over the pale iment of that sentiment into national declare a minister made to its pattern that to the States? rather than to the of independence; but I never could see the chief obstacle to Emancipation. To law: a svstem which, makes a home im- fitter to be sent to the pyramids and his slave wherever Lo wight be found, Federal Government, the work of pro-anything in the aversion ofthe negroes hear him talk, one would really have This is not fit for the Pulpit to mention; possible, a~a inewoiu iuruiiy u* ii/u^u Hh-nr him hi\rU '^t&i i ' State v, viding means for executing thhe fugitivfii e here to labor which was not sanctioned supposed that the South had assented a misnomer as it would be to a stable mummiee, than to be 7*1 living n;an ui it 13 allowed, nevertheless, to preach God among living men, loving them, le ^V'-.''»^-tUr C« p^Uvvtinn belong*.. OP by the e.vunple.rimple of their masters." i most graciously to tho application of about China and India! Every year, or sheep-fold; which subsists only by aw. • * . I think the reader* of the Evening ! tho Proviso principle to the Oregon but never fearing them! God be thank- ing their right the justice of theiV denunciations antt" thousands of children are snatched keeping the subject ignorant; which is The free States, fin the reasonableness of their demands, Post will be surprised when I tell them bill! obliged to rank and treat the qualities ed, that in every age hitherto such o act on the subjecj t denied by the from the parents' bosom, and remorse- pulpits have been found the ally of suf- we may have something to say in our that the number of these small propri- lessly sold everywhither. The Pulpit which our community most esteems— lighest tribunal of thhe country, discon- next.—National Era. etors is now considerably over 100 000 But the richest feature of this debato independance, ambition, self-relipnce, fering virtue, the champion of the op- inued all such action. Some of them, was a speech, in particular reply to is not the place for mentioning such pressed. And in this day, after the no- and is rapidly increasing. Their prop- things, though it be allowed to snatch thirst for knowledge, self-respect—as n view of the decision of the court, Erora the N. Y. Tribuna. erties average, I should think, about Mr. Giddings, by Col. McMullen of children from the Ganges, and to most punishable crimes in the slave; a table examples of heroic men, in heroic hat Congress could impose no duty on Virginia. He was very per.-onal—so ages, when life itself often paid for fi- EFFECTS OF ABOLITION IN three acres.—They have a direct in- mourn over infanticide in Polynesia!— system whose practice requires what its State officers, in relation to the matter, JAMAICA. terest in cultivating th i land econ- much so that he was called to order by laws recognize, that manhood must be delity, the pulpit is to be mined and passed laws f rbidd.,ig their magis- e r the Chairman, (Mr. Strong.) He in- Every year, husbands and wives are sapped by insincere friends and insidi- o omically and intelligently. The prac- torn asunder, Christian or no Chris- subverted—that the slave must be in- trates and ministerial officers to issue We take the following from an able tice of planning their own labor, en- dulged in a number of those polite telligent only for work, and religious ous enemies, and learn to mix the sor- n x case r lingual missiles, whose points have tiao; and the Journal of Commerce did prudence of business with the so- or serve process » ^ °' ©scup- and interesting letter from Jamaica in couraged by the privilege of reaping brow-beats that pulpit that utters a only to the extent of obedience; a sys- ng slaves—laws clearly in harmony the Evening Post. The writer it may- Us rewards themselves, exerts the been worn off by his chivalrous pre- tem which, taking away all induce- norous and thrice heroic counsels of ID conflict decessors, through frequent use. He word about such politics when it should Christ, then, O my soul, be not thou with said decision, ^ nott be seen does not think the main cause most important educational influences, rather be busy in expostulating with ments to labor natural to man, is ob- with the rights of slave claimants. of the decline of the Island to be the complained of a grievous want of grati- liged to enforce it by suffering, or the found conspiring with this league ol which will soon be much. more appa- cannibals in Malaya, or snatching dev- iniquity! that so, when in that august Some States, too, in consideration of abolition of slavery. His account of tude on the part of Mr. Giddin^s, in otees from under the wheeb of Jugger- fear.of suffering; which, denying to the he fact that, as the Court had asserted the change going on among the black rent than they are now. When one thus insulting his constituents, after the faculties of the soul a natural expres- day of retribution, God shall deal pun- reflects that sixteen years ago there favor he did him, some time ago, in naut! Every year, thousands of wo- ishment in flaming measure to all hire- the right ot slave Tfnimants to seize population is most satisfactory. It was scarcely i men are lashed for obstinate virtue; sion, forces the miserable wretch to their slaves wherever found, without strikes us that the hundred thousand fl co ored proprietor of moving the floor for him, when he ap- cunning and craft, to lying and subter- ling and coward ministers, thou shalt land upon the Island, and that now and tens of thousands robbed of what not go dowr, under double-bolted thun- legal process, the liberties of portions cultivators af their own land are much there are a hundred thousand, it is n pealed to his frinds to make that mo- they never have been taught to prize; fuge; whose whole natural tendency is oftherown free population might be un- tion. The redoubtable Virginian then to produce labor upon compulsion, and ders, lower than miscreant Sodom, or better product of God's earth than as necessary to say that this class ofthe and the Journal of Commerce stands thrice-polluted Gomorrah! put in peril by sinister or mistaken many slaves living at the mercy of an u launched forth into a stream of gran- laziness by choice, lying end thieving PPatiP°P 'ationn appreciatappre e the priviliges of diloquence, in the midgt of which the poised to cast its javelin at that med- claim, passed laws jecuring to persons owner. The letter begins by stating Iree laDo r an(jj a homestead far more dlesome Pulpit that dares speak oi under a sense of justice, and truth and claimed as slaves tiv right to have the a hammer fell, leaving as his last words, honesty with a feeling of their injus- THE CONGRESS FUGITIVE BjLL. the causes of the present state of the correctjy tjmn g p such boundless licentiousness, and send question legally determined whether ni the declaration that he "had no doubt tice: and which, at length, as its worst Island as follows:— °re especially when it is borne in it to its more appropriate work of evan- they were not free. And no nghtmind- mmd the negroes referred to by the gentle- and most damnable result, so subverts Men resist oppression, or seek to First—The degradation of labor, in mmd that seven-tenths off these propro- gelizing the courtesans of Paris, or the escape from it, because they arc men, ed man will pretecd that such laws consequence of the yet comparatively men from Ohio were descendants ofthe loose virtue of Italy! and it assures us that instinct of liberty which belongs to prietors were begotton in slavery, and first families of Virginia—i. e. the "F. man the world over, that the slave endowed with a sense of personal, in- were unconstitutional or violative of recent existence of Negro Slavery up- spent many years of their lives as that multitudes are thanking it for such alienable rights, an inextinguishable the rights of slave tfiimants- on the Island, which excludes the bondsmen. F. V's!" The gallant Colonel sat a noble stand. Some of those clergy- agrees to his condition, grows fat, andj |Oye of liberty, and the capacity to en- That tho barbarous Russ should be white population from almost every down, with an evident feeling of self- men we know. The platforms of our laughs and sings, preferiing slavery joy it. That the victim of slavery permitted in the dark ages to hunt and department of productive industry, and It is very obvious to me that the satisfactisn. It is true there was con- Benevolent Societies resound with their with indulgence to eat and drink should flee from its horrors, is no new seize by violence, %the territory of a begets a public opinion calculated to best estates of the Island are to un-siderable laughter; but he appro- voices, urging Christianity to go a- enough, to liberty, if he must pay thething; and that the fugitive should find semi-barbarous Empire, any one of its discourage, rather than to promote in- dergo this process of division before its priated this to himself, of course, as broad: stimulating the church not to price of that liberty by sustained exer- sympathy among those not interested inhabitants, whom 10 might ch°ose to dustry among the colored population. real productive capacities can be induced by his wit! I should almost leave a corner of the globe unsearched, tion;—this huge, infernal system for in perpetuating his enslavement, can claim as his fugitive slave, does not 2 —Nine-tenths of the improved known. Their prices must fall to a regret to disturb his feelings. nor an evil unredressed. But when the destruction of men, soul and body, excite no surprise among those who surprise us. But the masses have land is owned by absentees—which level with the means of those who cul- It is understood that it isMcMulIen's the speech is ended, the steel is behind must not be mentioned in the pulpit, understand the instincts and laws of emerged from degradation since th«: implies unskillful tillage; an extra ex- tivate them—the laboring population intention to reply specially to Mr. Hay- the Journal of. Commerce to give it which being all colored, imports that lest (he Sabbath be desecrated and the human nature. By the Mosaic code, tenth century. Personal rights are pense on an avearge of three thou- mond of Wheeling—that he has been thanks for its noble stand against the peace of the congregation be dis- this sympathy found a sanction for its now deemed sacred, and no guaranties the land is to pas3 from the whites to waiting for his speech. So you see right of the Pulpit to say a word about sand dollars a year for attorneys, turbed! manifestations in the law which pro- against their violaion are held to be agents and overseers; great improvi- the colored people before the Island that there is at leasi one "treat" in home-heathen — about their horrible We should be glad, accoiuing to the tected the fugitive servant from being too Btringent. The State that would dence in the management ol the prop- can prosper. This I think inevitable, store. licentiousness, seized by his master, and secured to deny to any person within its limits if it remains a British possession. Another important question arose ia ignorance, bottomless patent method of the Journal, to teach : erty, and few or no labor-saving im- and about the mercenary inhumanity men how to act upon Christian princi- him the protection and hospitalities of the writ of habeas orpu3, in order to provements. It is objected here, that if the estates the course ^the long, exciting, and which is every week selling their own pies, in their political position, without the community in which he had taken test whether he vas entitled to his 3.—The estates under culture were are so minutely subdivided, the culti- decidedly . disorderly debate on this Christian brethren, baptised as much 3aying a word about the subject. We refuge. The modern Law of Nations, freedom or not, wculd be wanting in all mortgaged for more than they were vation ofthe great staples sugar cof- Oregon Bill. The detestable serpent as they, often preachers of the gospel should heartily rejoice if we could in- regarding slavery as a municipal, a the first duty of 1 sovereignty—that worth, when the Emancipation bill fee, and the manufacture of rum, must of Naiiveism shows its head frequently. like themselves, praying to the same spire Christian honesty in Commerce, merely local institution, does not bind of the just protection of those within its passed. This measure increased the cease, because the works upon sugar It wns resisted by Mr. Sackett of your Savior, listening to snatches of that without ever discussing men's commer- one State to surrender fugitive slaves jurisdiction. ^ embarrassments ofthe residents, made and coffee estates are very expensive delegation, and others, in a spirit of same Bible (whoso letters they have cial duties. The Journal evidently from other States. At times, conven- No free State his passed any laws to them the easy prey of their non-resi- and require large capital, and the es-praiseworthy manliness. On the ques- never been permitted to learn) out of knows how this may be done. Will it tions or treaties of extradition have discharge from service or labor person? dent creditors, and left them no means tates must be very large to compensate tion of destruction of Color in grants which these reverend endorsers of the not bless the world with the secret? It been made between neighboring flp fugitive from other States where such or capital to conduct the cultivation of for the outlay in that direction. For of land the vote was mainly sectional. Journal of Commerce preach! has in mind doubtless some Gospel ers, in disregard of the dictates of hu- service or labor may be due, but many the land to any advantage. example, a good range of sugar works The exceptions were, for the most part, It requires DISTANCE, it seems, to that will tree men from evil and not manity, in obedience to reasons ol of the free States have severe enact- 4.—The magnitude of the estates, could not be erected for less than among the Western Loco-Focog! make a topic right for the Pulpit.— disturb them; that will snatch away State policy. A friend has handed us ments for the prevention and punish- and the principles upon which they $50,000. The proprietor of twenty- Some of these voted openly for the Send it to Greenland, or to Nootka their sins while they are aslep; some the following translation of an article ment of kidnapping. The man, then, have been cultivated, prevent the free five or fifty acres could not afford to South—others remaining in their seats, Sound, and you may then practice at chloroform Gospel; some Gospel that in a treaty of peace, entered into in the who seizes in one of these States a circulation of real property, tend to keep such costly buildings for the man- when the process of going through the the far away target. And the reason will convert the African slave-trader year 902, between Leon Alexandre person whom he chimed as his fugitive accumulate the lands in the hands of a ufacture of his limited atock, much less tellers presented a test of their predi- of such discrimination seems to be, without saying a word about the slave- V. Constantino, Greek Emperor at slave does it at his peril. If the person few, to exterminate the middle classes, could the smaller proprietor of three, lections! The vote on the insertion of that preaching against foreign sin does trade; that will send Bruin and Hill to Constantinople, and Oleg, Regent ol seized be a fugitive from service or or men of little or no capital, and tofive or ten acres. the word "white" stood 78 Yeas to Si not hurt the feelings nor disturb the the altar and the communion table, Igor, second king of Russia, on the labor within the meaning of the Con- beget a constant and unnatural antag- Nays from a thin House. occasion of the first invasion of tht The answer to this objection seems quiet of your congregation; whereas, without saying a word about the slave- stitution, he is sfecure against punish- onism between capital and labqr. perfectly obvious, and yet no one here A general and informal understand- if the identical evils at home, which pens and their weekly purchase and Greek Empire by the Russians, undei ment; but should it turn out that he has These causes, in my judgement, would j ing was had before the Committee of Oleg. seems to understand it. They have we deplore upon the Indus, or along sale of Christian girls and church mem- seized a free person, the law visits him have conducted Jamaica to inevitable only to observe one ofthe most familiar the Whole, as to the resumption ofthe the Burampootra, are preached about, bers; that, will convert the thief, and "If a Russian slave take flight, or with its penalty. ruin, had the tariff laws never been al- principles of economical scienco, and Oregon Land bill at an early day, out the Journal says that it will risk the by some charm lead him to abhor steal- even if he is carried away by any one It may be said thtt this makes it tered nor the slaves been set at liber- the whole difficulty is obviated. Let j of which a scene of great confusion minister's place and bread and butter; ing, without saying a word about theft; under pretence of having been bought perilous for the owners of fugitives to ty. them do what is done universa'ly in grew, when the Committee roaa. It and it plainly tells all Northern minis- jhat will make men intelligent in all his master shall have the right ant assert their just rigWs. Be it so: a But I think I hear you ask, howthr. Nor'hern States of our Republic— got mixed up with the California ques- ters that if they meddle with such pol- their relations to their fellows, without power to pursue him, and hunt for State is derelict^ duty which does not long is this state of things to continue, separate the functions of the agricultu- tion, which excited not a little jealousy. itics, they will have their coats rolled saying anything of their duties; that and capture him, wherever he shall be protect its inhabitants against danger or is it to be perpetual? To this I rist from those of th*» manufacturer, The Chair having decided that it re- in the dirt; and the experience which will turn the heathen from idolatry, found; and any person who shall op to their liberties. |Ven a slaveholder quired unanimous consent to entertain we have had of that operation at the will answer in brief: that it will con- and then both departments of industry from fornication and incest, from infan- pose the master in the execution of bis must admit that it is Jiiore important to tinue until the land gets iuto the hands will be better conducted, upon at least a motion to fix a day, Mr. Giddinga hands of the Journal, assures us that ticide and cannibalism, and the whole right, shall be deemed guilty ot violat- protect the liberty of the free, than to objected, and consequently the House the process is full dirty enough. Will of people who are not ashamed to till one-tenth the capital now required. retinue of abominations which we name ing this treaty, and be punished ac perpetuate the sUverj of the bondman. it. So long as it is held by English There is no conceivable reason why adjourned without an understanding the Journal tell us how many leagues heathenism, without one word said, ex- cordingly." The laws of tb^ free States deprive central sugar-mills, for example, should on the subject, after all. This closed off a sin must be before it is prudent cept about the literal " Christ cruci- landlords, I think it will continue to On occasion ofa second invasion o him of no rights, but are intended to depreciate in value. I eay this with not be established, where the planters its doings and undoings for the week. and safe for courageous ministers to fied," which the Journal says must be the Greek Empire by the Russians guard every portion of their own peo- could take their cane to be ground for The "Spring cleaning" will commence preach against it? preached, whether men will hear or all possible respect for them, many of another treaty was formed, in 945, ir ple from wrong, and to put him on his whom I know, and greatly esteem". It a toll, or (0 sell, for a return ofa giv- to-morrow. SIGMA. forbear. It must be preached in its which it was stipulated as follows: guard in the exercise of what he or en quantity of sugar, or molasses or Our Iaw9 scarcely recognise a crime purity and power, whoever may be of- will continue to depreciate in their against man, save murder and violence "If any slave shall fly from Russia his agent may d«em his rights. The hands, I say, because they will not rum, or money, or whatever might be wilt; who loses her patience fended. It is not man's message, but into Greece, or shall escape frora the truth is, the decision of the'Supreme agreed upon, may not expect to keep her husband's ki to it, that U not legal under slave cultivate it personally, nor can they heart. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Historic Newspapers Collection

THE NORTH STAR.

XXXIst CongresB.-In Senate. Mr. Douglass responded with considerable are thought l0 bc „ S'ew York, and other Northern and Atlantic Society has published to the world a libel on sical and pecuniary improvement has not kept warmth. THE NORTH STAR. to anything ab0* them, is to contradict the )orts. They have struck cut a path of the name and character of my people, by say- pace with our other improvements, and at WASHINGTON, Monday, June 5. Mr. Webstei thought the amendment was established viewssf the community—to get ing that we were a nuisance, degraded, and present demands our serious attention. They Mr. Webster submitted to the senate a very little moment or effect in any way ROCHESTER, JUNE 13, 1850. 'danger,and self-sacrifice." Alargeportion of bill amendatory of the act of 1793, relating to If he understood the object of its mover, that out of our8pnerej-anj comrnjt tne provoking hem will probably, return to this country vicious, &c. therefore agreed to adopt for themselves the the reclamation of fugitive slaves, which he object could be readily obtained by another THE NORTH STAR is sometimes sent to friends sin of impuJena, j^ nere js our 8jn . we with abundance of Gold; but, who does not In conclusion: This is the land where we following, proposing to practice upon and be said he prepared last February, after much mode. He understood that the amendment have been a ttwjf^e have passed through governed by them in their future operations, deliberation, and which he had altered in no who do not take the paper, in the hope that they now that the meanest, and laziest white all drew our first breath—where we have had it foundation in nothing but a disposi- may see fitt o subscribe for it. Subscriptions and all the grades of servitude, and have, under and in union and concert; to recommend the particular since it was then diafted. The tion to prevent the Legislatures of the Ter- man in the community may move about thn grown up to strength and manhood. Here bill was ordered to be printed. ritories from passing any law perpetually ex- donations for the same may be safely enclosed, ad- God, secured our freedom; and if we have be- ountry with gteater freedom from insult and we have cantracted the most sacred engage- same to the government and practice of others: dressed to FREDERICK DOUGLASS, Rochester, Mr. Seward presented the proceedings of cluding Slavery therefrom. He saw an come the speciil object of attack, it is because abuse, than can the wealthiest, and most re- ments, the dearest relations of life. Here we First. It is manifest that one very great a meeting of the citizens of Syracuse, ex- amendment the other day ir the hands of the N. Y. we speak and ftu^y,gour fellOw-men with- pectable of those who return from this fiel have found the companions of our childhood, evil now suffered by the free colored people of pressive of their views of the question now Senator from Indiana, which would meet that QCJ-WANTKD—Several TRAVELLING AGENTS, out the slightest )egard to their or our own the friends of our yoiith, the gentle partners the United States, is the want of money. before Congress relative to Slavery and the object. The bill declared that those Legisla- to procure subscribers for the North Star. A if "danger and self-sacrifice?" admission of California. Laid on the table, complexion;—and wrther, because we claim tures shall pass no law respecting Slavery. liberal commission will be given. None need apply While Slavery continues to exist, the of our lives. Here are the haunts of our in/ 2. Money can be obtained by labor. and a motion to print referred to the Com- and exercise the i-«Ju to associate with just The amendment to which he referred, de- but such as can bring good recommendations for colored man will continue to be despised in fancy, the scenes of every endearing hour. In 3. All colored men should engage in the mittee on Printing. clared that the Territorial Legislature shall such persons as an willing to associate with Mr. Dickinson submitted a few remarks in industry, accuracy and honesty. Apply to his land, nor will he escape being so des- a word, this is our own NATIVE LAND ; and most profitable labor, provided it be honorable. have no authority to pass laws establishing us, and who m? ^jieable lo our tastes, and derogation of the Free Soil meeting from or excluding Slavery. This was certainly a ERICK DOUGLASS, Rochester, N. Y. lo our tastes, ised by leaving his brethren in the land of we love our country—we love our fellow- 4. That labor is most profitable which is suited to our moralm which these proceedings emanated. municipal question, and there could be no intellectual tendencies, bondage, to the inheritance of whips and citizens ; and we consider every colored man and can be most and best assisted. Mr. Foote presented the credentials of OUR English friends who have not paid , impropriety in adopting such an amendment chains, and selfishly seeking a place of rest who allows himself to be colonized in Africa, 5. Assistance of labor is from animals and Jefferson Davis, elected a Senator from Mis- as he had suggested, although he must say, their subscriptions to the North Star, for the without reference i0 the color of their skin, sissippi for the full term of six years, from or himself. To our apprehonsion, it is far is an enemy to the slave, and a traitor to the machinery—capital. that in his opinion, this whole class of amend- year 1850, are requested to forward them, by and without^ j&ng^ourselves the slightest the 4th of March next. menis were unnecessary, considering the mote noble on the part of the free colored anti-slavery cause. Yours, &c, 6. Any man who has learned a useful trade Post Office Order, to Mrs. HENRY RICHARD- trouble to inquiry ^father the world are Mr. Rusk, from the Post office Committee, actual state of things in the country to which )eople to remain here, struggling against the J. B. VASHON. of any kind, and has the talent for conducting reported a bill to reduce the rates of postage. SON, 5, Sumraerhill Grove, Newcastle-on- pleased or displeped by our conduct. We they were to be applied. adverse winds of prejudice, and Slavery, it on his own account, ought so to conduct it; A message was received from the Presi- believe in human Quality; that character, not PETERBORO, JUNE 1, 1850. Mr. Hale was unwilling even by silence Tyne.—F. D. because all the nett profits would then be his, dent in answer to a communication of the to admit that the question before the Senate color, should be tie ciiterion by whi«h to han, selfishly to quit the country with a view Senate relative to the late Cuban Expedition, FREDERICK DOUGLASS—My outraged and and he would then have a fair opportunity of was of practical indifference. We had grown choose associates^; and we pity the pride of to bettering their own condition. which was laid on the table. up from thirteen to thirty States, and the ex- Prejudice against Color. - afflicted Brother:—I have just read, US the assisting his brethren by employing them as the poor pale thatjjj^ do!" But stop a S. R. Ward, speaks of our remarks at the up the Omnibus bill. Slavery. No question had ever been agita- very—the cold-blooded indifference with which suffer, because ycu are a colored man; or, own account, or in such way as they may find ted in Congress, since the Declaration of moment; don't 6e -,' a passion; keep cool. recent Anniversary of the American Anti- Mr. Soule laid on the the table, to have the wrongs of the perishing and heart-broken rather because, nothwithstanding you are a most convenient and profitable. printed, the following amendment, which he Independence, involving so important and slave are regarded—the contemptuous, slan- What is a white^r^hat you do so revolt at Slavery Society as follows: coloredjman, you presume to demean yourself We recommend skillful^honorable, pro- designs proposing as a substitute for the first lasting consequences as that now pending, the idea of nTakirgJ n£gT0 equal with him ? derous, and malicious manner in which the , t ""After raving and roani^Jbr a ^hile, Mr. your-lips and pensive* , J , % three sections of the bill: and it was a libel upon the intelligence of 1 r! !fitabl fi|aWe e abor t he free co](J d men of th names and cha&ciers of \Jfctyolitionists are VyhdQgl $ gel teaman* T.,;..Ru.. .cqCitteB himserfWoro tftem, and "Be it enacted, That as soon as Califor- the free States to tell them that it was a "A man." Very'ifell, he is a man, andagainst them, as the decent papers represent, etpress.on to those rare powers with whic UnUed question of indifference. handled by the American pulpit and press you are endowed. Were you ignorant an nia shall have passed, in Convention, an ordi- nothing but a man—possessing the same and as the indecent papers misrepresent." ductive ot wealthnQt, an mexe]d all its accompanyinbecau8e u JJg nance providing that she relinquishes all title Mr. Webster>said it was, In his opinion, generally, may be traced mainly to the malign vile, you might go to New York or elsewher no question at all of Slavery or no Slavery. weaknesses, liable tottie same diseases, anc We are entirely unconscious of having ra- advantages; but because it is indispensable to or claim to tax, dispose of, or in any way^ to feeling which passes under the name of pre- eveiy month, without being molested; bu interfere with the primary disposal by the It was known to be his opinion that there under the same newfsities to which a black ved or roared on the occasion referred to; that developement and perfection, both of body judice against color. Every step in our ex- being intelligent, and eloquent, and refinec United States of the public domain within was no reasonable human probability that man is'subject. Wiwein does the white man but will not insist upon being judge in oui ?nd mind, which we so much need, and which her limits—that she will not'interpose her au- Slavery would go to the Territories, and that perience in this country since we commencec own case, and therefore must allow Mr. Ward and high-souled, you are a shining mark tha there was no substantial necessity doing any- differ from the bl*^? Why, one is white many of us so much desire. thority and power, so as to disturb orimpede our anti-slavery labors, has been marked by 1 cannot escape the notice and cannot fail I thing, in establishing Territorial Govern- and the other is black, Well, what of that * to have it all his own way. 9. The free colored men of the United any control which the United States may facts demonstrative of what we have jus provoke the jealousy and wrath of a peop dsem advisable to exercise over such districts ments, in relation to its prohibition or exclu- Does the sun shine nore brilliantly upon the In the same letter, Mr Ward says of his States are already impressed with the impor- sion, believing it, as he did, to be already said. The day that we started on our firs educated to d^pise and hate the colored rac< in the mining regions, either now discovered one than it does upon the other ? Is nature meeting held ii St. Mary's Street Church tance of educating their rising youth in the or to be discovered hereafter, as may be in- excluded by causes not under human control. anti-slavery journey to Nantucket, now nine It will be .long, my dear brother, befor more javish with kei gifts toward the one Philadelphia: sciences. This we recommend as highly favor- cluded in any lawful grant made to private After some further debate, Mr. Cass again years ago, the steamer was detained at the you will be ij^»le to travel in America unin explained and defended his Nicholson letter, than toward the other* Do earth, sea and ai "Had not the getters-up of this meeting, able to their advancement and elevation; but individuals or to Corporations prior to the wharf in New Bedford two hours later than suited and unharmed. So long as the coi ceBsion of California to (he United States; and after a few remarks in relation to the yield their united u*~~tire8 to the one more in their handbills, declared that the body ol science without a trade or some way of turn policy of non-intervention, declared that he the usual time of starting, in an attempt on the house would be reserved for white per- ventional and sli^m Christianity, which build that the lands of the non-residents shall never readily than to the oifor? In a word, ''have ing it to useful account, loses mote than half be taxed higher than those of residents— should vote against both pending amend- the part of the captain to compel the colorec sons, an arrangement that was nflt, could not negro-pews, anfl which qualifies and limi we not all one Fathe *" Why then do yoi be carried out, because "unfit to be made," its value. We therefore recommend that they that the navigable waters shall be open and ments, as well as against the original restric- passengers to separate from the white passen social rights by complexion, shall bear swa free to all citizens of the United States, those tion contained in the bill upon the Territorial revolt at that equality which God and nature it would have had no other defect than the be just as careful to educate their youth in the gers, and to go on the forward deck of tha first speech" in this land, so long you will be exposed of California included, and that her Southern Legislation respecting Slavery. instituted 1 ARTS of Agriculture, Manufacture and Com- Without taking any question, half-past four steamer; and during this time, the most sav insults and injuries. It is this spurious Chri Jimits shall be restricted to the Missouri The very apprehend which the American Now, Mr. Ward must Pardon us. But merce, as in the SCIENCES. Compromise line 36orld, against its com-meeting at St. Mary's Street ( hurch, were and seek that purity and goodness of heart nal States in all respects whatever. This spurious Christianity is indeed a murde Sec. 2 Be it enacted, That such portion ol Resolved, That California is peculiarly by this mean spirit of caste. A feeling so mon sense, that the iorse is anything else guilty of a very disgraceful piece of truck- which will in the end procure for us the fa- well adapted for slave labor, and that if the ous and a develish thing. Would that all the revenue collected in the ports of Califor- universal and so powerful for evil, cannot wel than a horse. So heis all can repose withou ling to the negro-hating, pro-slavery spirit of vor of God. nia as may remain unexpended at the time of tenure of slave property was by recognition Philadelphia. They very discreditably, gra- churches—but that they would be rebuilt— of this kind secured in that part of the coun- be too much commented upon. We have fear. But not so win he negro. He stands The above propositions having been ad- the issuing of the President's proclamation, tuitously and contemptibly, yielded themselves might be burnt up, and that all its ministe as aforesaid, shall be paid over to the said try South of 36 deg, 30 min. it would, in a used the term prejudice against color to de erect.^Upon his bro*—ebears the seal of man opted, with one dissenting voice, the meeting the menial servants of the scornful spirit ol might be huddled together where they cou State of California. short time, form into one or more slavehold- 8ignate the feeling to which we allude, no hood, from the hand nf the living God. Adop adjourned until the afternoon at half-past 3 Sec. 3. Be it enacted, That the Senators ing States, to swell the number, and power any mode of reasoning you* please with re caste, and this too at an anti-slavery meeting. repent and do no harm. of thsse already in existence. because it expresses correctly what that feel o'clock, having previously appointed a com- and Representatives elected, now before Con- Mr. Ward very gently calls this a "defect;" A negro-pew church, a church of Chris Resolved, That it is too plain for argu- ing is, but simply becanse that innocent term spect to him, he is a man, possessing an im mittee to report a plan of organization. gress from the said State of California, shall and that defect he deems to be about equal What a misnomer ! I would not honor it i be entitled to receive, and shall leceive the ment that the slave holding States would is usually employed for that purpose. mortal soul, illnminr. cd by intellect, capabli AFTERNOON SESSION. not lose, and the non-holding greatly gain of heavenly aspirations, and in all things per to his own speech ! ! The cringing ser- far as to call it the church of the Devil. Tl mileage and the per diem pay allowed to the The committee appointed, reported the fol- delegates from the Territory of Oregon, from by the surrender to the latter, of the half of Properly speaking, prejudice against colo laining to manhood,he is at once self-evi viles who sent forth the proscriptive hand-lih Dssvil is not so unreasonable—I was about Texas: and that the payment to Texas of ten lowing plan of organization, (with the ex- the day that the message of the President does not cost in thi3 country. The feeling dently a man, and th: lefore entitled to all tfx will easily pardon Mr. Ward for this very say, not so unjust—as to classify persons b transmitting the Constitution of California millions as price, however it might minister ception of the last clause of the 5th section, to her distress for money, would be no com- (or whatever it is) which we call prejudice rights and privileges vthich belong to human equivocal rebuke; especially as he so far the color of their skin. Even the Devil was received by Congress. which was added on motion of Mr. Geo. T. pensation to them, and the more especially as is no less than a murderous, hell-born hatrei nature.—F. D. spared their feelings, and forgot his duty t willing tp leave to its opeiation the great law Sec. 4. Be it enacted, That the country Downing of New York.) lying between the 36deg. 30mo. of north lati- the most of the money would come out o! of every virtue which may adorn the char rebuke them publicly when he had them be that character assigns to every man his plac their own pockets. iude, and the bouddary line between Mexico acter of dblack man. It is not the black man Colonization—Free Colored People, and fore him at the meeting, where the defec But think not, my dear Douglass, that it First. That the Editors present, and all Resolved, That the people of the slave- and the United States, established by the the New Yurk Tribune was before his eyes.. You are seen, Samue friendly, be requested to publish repeatedly, holding States, by becoming a unit as re- color which makes him the object of bruta you colored men alone who suffer from th Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and extending Ringold Ward.—r. D. the propositions adopted by this meeting. from the Pacific to the Sierra Madre, shall spects political or party organization, sep- treatment. When he is drunken, idle,?gnor We shall now briefly conclude the examin insane and rampant prejudice. The woun continue a Territory under the name of "the arate from the people of the non-holding ant and vicious, " Black Bill" is a source o ation we commenced feist week of the Coloni it inflicts on you, it inflicts ou us who spmpa 2. That there be an Executive Committee, Territory of South-Carolina," and shall be States, would place themselves in a position whose office shall be in the City of New York, amusement: he is called a good-natured fel zation doctrines recently put forth by the New Celebration or West India Emancipation thize with you, and who have identified ou organized as such under the provisions of the of great advantage in as least three particu trm members of which, Residing in said City lars: First, to enable them to account to the low : he is the first to touyh his hat to thi Vork Trjbune. ' J^XJev w»ll find the^r It will be seen by file following, which w selves and made ourselves colored men wit bill applying to the Territory of Ulan, chang- shall be a quorum for the transaction of busi- ing, names where they ought to be changed political party ol the North, by puttuig it in st-rangerapproiching the hotel, and offer hi tide containing Mr-Jj,r^fey*s views, on the copy from the Impartial Citizen, that ou you. In your sufferings, we suffer. In you ness for the Association generally, and said in all respects whatsoever, and shall, when their power to throw undivided might into the service in holding his horse, or blacking hi third page of last wee^s North Star. In tha friends are not disposed to abandon the time afflictions, we are afflicted. Did I never te eady, able and willing to become a State, scale of whichever party then showed the boots. The white gentleman tells the land article, he institutes a .omparison of the tie City in particular: all other Committees or best disposition to them in justice. Second, honored custom of celebrating West Indi you, that one reason I so seldom leave m and desiring to be such, be admitted into the lord to give " Bill "" something to drink,' blacks and the Morrmns; making the latter Associations for the same object, shall cor- Union with or without Slavery as the people it would enable then to turn to account the Emancipation. A strong array of speaker house is that, because of my sympathy wit and actually drinks with " Bill" himself! — respond with said Executive Committee at therein may desire and make known through potent sentiment of love for the Union cher- to be more calumniated, traduced and perse are secured, and we have no doubt that ih my colored brethren, I am made so uphapp least once a month: and said Committee shall jheir constituents. ished by the North, out of their desire to ter- While poor black " Bill" will minister to th cutcd, than the free blanks; and he points us occ&sion will be a grand one.—F. D. abroad ? I look around for them in vain.— Mr. Clay expressed his gratification at this minate the existence of the Union promptly, pride, vanity and laziness of while American for an example, to whai these plundered Mor consist of twenty-three members. and without any internal discord, whenever At a meeting of the citizens of Elmira They are not there to share With me in ra manifestation of a disposition on the part of gentlemen — while he consents to play the 3. That the details of carrying out the the North came to disregard their right.— mons have effected in iiie last three years.— held on the last Monday in April, Mr. WIL comforts and privileges. It is irue that I am those who opposed the bill to present their buffoon for their sport, he will share their work, be left to the colored communities in contra project, instead of objecting, and say- Third, it would enable them, at the worst, to So far as this comparison will have the effec LIAM TANN, Chairman, and D. W. MOSLEN not thus tried in the churches I attend whe Secretary, it was, on motion, the various parts of the country, who are ing that because they are in the minority defend themselves to the best advantage, and gard. Bullet him cease to be what we have to whip our people jotn more activity, an< from home, since I attend no negro-hatin therefore it would be, in. the highest degree, Resolved, That we will celebrate the firs hereby respectfully recommended to form as- ihey will make no proposition. described him to be— let him shake off the greater enterprise than Ihey have hitherto ex churches. For some fifteen years, I hav The Vice President stated the question up- conservative of union, and of the best senti- filthy rags that cover him—let him abandon day of August next, the Anniversary of Wes sociations in co-operation with the Execu- ments of fraternity between the people of hibited, in that proportion we may rejoice India Emancipation, to the fullest extent o shunned such churches, as I would a pest on Mr. Chase's amendment amending Mr. drunkenness for sobriety, industry for indo tive Committee. Davis's (of Miss.) amendment, permitting the North and those of the South. that it has been written;—but lo declare tha our power. house. But when traveling and visiting, lence, ignorance for intelligence, and give up the Territorial Legislatures to pass laws pro- Resolved, therefore, That the people of the Mosmons, or any oilier white people in On motion, the following persons were ap cannot always steer clear of the places an 4. Evsry Association, or Committee, when the South ought to drop old party distinct- his menial occupation for respectable employ pointed Marshals of the day: formed, shall publish its proceedings in our tecting property ot every kind, which now this country, are more persecuted and tra occasions where my colored brother is de exists, or may hereafter be introduced, in the ions in organization, and for the future let the ment—let him quit the hotel and go to the HIRAM WASHINGTON, Elmira. papers, (and pay for the same) and also in test ofmeiit in the different candidates for (iuced than the FREE JLACKS, (as we ate C. P. LUCAS, Geneva. spised, and hated, and crucified. 1 often fin Territories, conformably with the Constitu- church, and assume there the rights and pri one local paper. tion and laws of the United States, so as to office be this only, which of them is likely to called by the Tribune,) ii lo utter that which E. L. PLATT, Bath. myself in public houses and private house: vileges of one for whom the Son of God died 5. That an Industrial Fair shall be held in declare that said amendment shall not be con- do the most good, friendly and fiateranal part JS contrary to what even one has the means J. W. JONES, Elmira. in steamboats, and cars, and omnibuses; i by the South, and to this end the Conven- and he w#Lbe pursued with the fiercest ha The following speakeia have been secured New Yoik City in the second week in May, structed so as to imply that Slavery exists, of knowing to be the face in the case. gatherings and circles, where I know my poo or can be introduced in said Territories by tions, both for the nominations of State of- tred. His^ame will be cast out as evil; and for the occasion, viz: 1852; of the proceeds of which, 70 per cent, ficers, President and Vice President, ought It was but the other da; that we heard of a S. R. VVARD, Syracuse. coloi-ed brother (if allowed at all) is not al ihe said Constitution and laws. his life will be embittered with all the venom shall be given to the producers, and 30 per Mr. Douglass opposed both the amend- hereafter to be held without reference lo their circumstance that very aptly illustrates the H. H. GARNET, Geneva. lowed to be as the equal of the white man.— past party relations. which hate and malice can generate. Thou- cent shall be devoted to carrying out the ments upon the ground that they violated the relative position of the white and colored J. W. LOOUEN, Syracuse. And how can I be happy in such circum principle of non-intervention, declared in the Resolved, That we, therefore, invite a sands of colored men can bear witness to the CHARLES L. REMOND. views of this organization: and that colored people of this country. A white man hac stances! How can I enjoy that in whic Nicholson letter: if either of these amend- convention of the slave holding States, on the futh of this representation. While we are WM. TANN, Chairman mechanics, arlizans and agriculturalists be 4th of June, for the purpose of determining been declared to have ne#o blood in his veins DAVID W. MOLSEN, Sec'y. my equal brother is permitted no participation ments were adopted, he did not see how those servants, we are never offensive to the whites ernestly requested to exhibit at the several who had heretofore assumed the position which among the various aspirants for the He at once bronght an a*ion against his ac- Even the attempt to enjoy it, I feel to b Presidency and Vice Presidency ought to or marks of popular displeasure. We have national Fairs, specimens of their Skill and stated in that letter could vote for the bill. cuser, and laid his damages at ten thousand African Colonization. traitorous to him; and if enjoyment begin receive the suffrages of the South. been often dragged or driven from the tables Industry . Mr. Downs said that if the interpretation of dollars ! The following letter from Mr. Vashon the Nicholson letter given by Mr. Douglass Resolved, That unless the non-slave hold- of hotels where colored men were officiating the rising of such a feeling arrests and with But suppose we shoull adopt the example should have been published in our last num- 6. That an Agent shall be employed by was the true one, it took away the whole ing Slates, at the next session of their re- acceptably as waiters; and from steamboa ere it. In such circumstances, I am wont t ground upon which the South supported it. spective Legislatures, repeal the laws which of the Moimons, and go^rt into the wilder- ber, but was overlooked. Our friend Vashon remember that, by reason of the inteiterenc the Executive Committee, to lay these views they have passed, obstructing the recovery ol cabins where twenty or thirty colored men in The amendment submitted by Mr. Chase was ness, and do just what the/ have done, what will pardon the delay.—F. D. and remonstrance of his sympathy with oth before the Colored People of the United in effect the Wilmot Proviso. fugitive slaves, and also to take effectual steps light jackets and white aprons were frisking States. for the practical observation by their citizens about as servants among the whites in every assurance can Mr. Greelty give us that the FREDERICK DOUGLASS :—Sir: I was much ers, David had not the heart to slake hi Mr. Chase defended his amendment; it was The above propositions having been adopt- not the Wilmot Proviso, as had been stated of the constitutional stipulation for the sur- direction. On the very day we were brutally same treatment would be extended to r.s by pained at heart, to learn through the North raging thirst with the water offered him. render of such slaves, the slave holding States ed, the following gentlemen were elected of- by several Senators, but really an explanation assaulted in New York for riding down this government, that hat been extended to Star of May 3d, that our colored brethren Despair not, however, my dear brother.— of Mr. Davis's amendment, designed to ren- ought, without delay, to adopt measures ol ficers for the the ensuing year. Broadway in company with ladies, we saw the Mormons ? None whahver. He knows, n St. Louis have been holding a mass meet- All will be made right, and in due time. The der its terms definite, and not liable to diver- retaliation and non-intercourse, S. R. WARD, President. Resolved, That we have litt'e confidence several white ladies riding with black servants. or ought to know, that whfrs slavery is per- ng on the subject of Afiican Colonization, religion of Jesus—the religion of the Bible sity of interpretation, according to the section L. WOODSON, in which interpreted. in the efficacy of any law which Congress may These servants were well-diessed, proud mitted in this country, c/ored men will be and that the said meeting was eloquently ad- that will prevail ; and when it does prevail pass to secure the observation of this clause F. FOUGLASS, Mr. Davis said his amendment was not looking men, evidently living on the fat of the hated and despised by theirenslavers through- dressed by colored Americans. This is a sad it will make all right. For it is not a slaver) destined to carry any implication as to what of the Constitution, because public opinion at Executive Commtttee. the North is so much opposed to such laws land—yet they were servants. They rode out the world. We are told to go to thestate of affair?; but you wil! not let such op- or caste religion; but a religion of leve, am species of property; there was very little dif- William S. Powell, New York. ference between deciding the rights of pro- that it could not be enforced. We look chieflv not for their own, but for the pleasure and West coast of Africa—to strike out a bold position, I hope, cause your hands to hang freedom, and equality. ¥ou and I shall no Lewis H. Putnam, " perty, and protecting them when thev exist. to the Stales themselves who are parties to convenience of white persons. They were path of danger, duty and solf-sacrifice, as a down, or retard your efforts ; but rather let live to see iis pievalence. But it is our pri the stipulation for the observance; but any Geo. T. Downing, " In reply, Mr. Douglass said, that the not in those carriages as friends or equals.— means of winning the woild's respect, and all such pro-slavery actions be means for you vilege to labor for it, and to live and die in th difference between that Senator and himself laws passed by Congress which gave to the Henry M. Wilson, " fugitive a trial by jury in the State to which They were there as appendages; they consti- the admiration of posterity! This is a very to nerve your arm, and increase youi fiimness assurance that Jesus shall yet reigd in this was, simply, as to who were the people. The Edward V. Clark, " Senator applied the term to the inhabitants he fled, would, as a remedy, be mere mock- tuted a part of the magnificent equipages.— grand flourish. What hastfie United States and argument—your fixed determination, in sin-crazed and sin-ruined world ; and that H William J. Wilson, " of the Territories, while he (Mr. Davis) ap- i ery. They were there as the fine black noises done for those who have already gone there? writing, printing and pleading the cause of shall yet " shew who is the blessed and only plied it to those inhabitants only, alter sover- Resolved, That in a case a majority of ihe which they drove were there—to minister to She haa done nothing—worse than nothing. the poor slave, and the Elevation of the free Robert Hamilton, '•' clear rights of the South pass any law which potentate, the King of Kings, and Lord o eignty had been given them by Congress. While England and Faince have both ac- colored man, and telling, in burning words, Stepnen Myers, " Mr. Douglass, in concluding a few words should deprive her of the part of California the pride and splendor of their employers. Lords." to this fend of professing Christians, and to Charles L. Reason, " in reply, declared that if the question of situated 36 deg. North, oi cut off from Tex- As they passed down Broadway, they were knowledged ihe Liberian Ki j-'blic, and have With great regard, William H. Topp, " Slavery was touched in any way, manner or as any part of the territory line within the observed with admiration by the multitude ; extended to her the right hand, of commercial the world, the sin of slavery, and that you boundary which she claims as her own, or Your friend and brother, shape in the bi!l, it could not pass the fellowship, the Republic frori whose shores may never*cease pouring floods of living light James M'Cune Smith, " interfere with slavery or the trade in ihe slave and even the poor wretches who assaulted us GERR1T SMITH. Senate. on the mind and conscience of the oppressor, Charles B. Ray, " After some further debate by Mr. Waiker district of Columbia, then this Convention, on might have said in their hearts, as they that people were driven by oppression, have Lewis Woodson, Pennsylvania, and Jefferson Davis, the—Monday after the passage of such act, looked upon such splendor, " We would do yet to perform this simplest set of justice. till you change their guilty prejudices, feel- American League of Colored Laborers. Mr. Butler defended the amendment sub- should assemble at for the purpose of con- ings and actions towards us as men and citi- lames Needham, " so too if we could." We repeat, then, that What has our Government done in the A number of colored men who have long mitted by the latter; neither you nor the sidering the remedy to be adopted for re- zens of the United States, And I do hope Robert Forten, " dress of the wrongs thus perpetrated. color is not the cause of our persecution; that Case of Haiti? It has scouted, with the made the best interests of their race in the Senator proposing it. declared that Slavery that you will advise and urge our fellow- Charles L. Remond, Massachusetts. exists in the Territories; or shall go there; is, it is not our color which makes our prox- most provoking contempt, any act, looking to United States their study and effort, being in countrymen to avoid all participation in any William C. Nell, the Senator never said it should go there; he THE HUTCHINONS.—A circumstance has imity to white men disagreeable. The evil a welcome of the Black Republic into the New York, attending the Anniversary, and meeting of the Colonization Society, as it is Robert Morris, \* did contend, however, and propose by his come to our knowledge, in relation to the lies deeper than prejudice against color. It sisterhood of nations, until at length, that wishing to make the best improvement of the amendment, that if Slavery should go to the Hutchinsons, which reflects so much credit anti-Christian in its actions, and I have ever Henry Bibb, Michigan, is, as we have said, an intense hatred of the Republic, disgusted with the very name of occasion, assembled together in the Lecture Territories, or if it should prove already to on them that we think it our duty to detail it. believed that Slavery and Colonization are Robert Banks, •• exist there, the slave owner may be protected Years ago, when they were about to com- colored man when he is distinguished for any Republicanism, abandoned all show of it; of Zion's church, corner of Leonard twin-sisters, and that the main desire of the in his right to try the validity of his title to mence their career, they arrived at a neigh- ennobling qualities of head or heart. If the and put on the robes of Imperialism, finding and Church streets, and organized and opened SAMUEL R. WARD, P.es't. friends of Colonization is, to drain the free that property under the Constitution and boring city in a wagon with two hosses. feeling which persecutes us were prejudice as she has found, far more justice, honor, heir meeting in the usual way. Rev, S.*R. HENRY BIBB, Sec'y. jaws. Mr. Butler said, he designed, at a They gave one or two concerts and failed. against color, the colored servant would be colored people out of these United States, so future time, to express his views generally Unable to leave the city, they were about to and magnanimity among European despots, Ward, of New York, was appointed Presi- as obnoxious as the colored gentleman, for the that the chain of slavery may be riveted more The following is a good phrasn, descrptive upon the Bill, when he would take occasion sacrifice their horses to be enabled to return than she has been able to,finAamong Ameri- lent, and Henry Bibb, of Michigan, Secre- tightly upon its victims; and it is very clear f an energetie character. 'Cromwell did to say candidly, explicitly, and distinctly, home. A gentleman in the city persuaded color is the same in both cases; and being the :an Democrats. It makes no difference Mr. ary. An interchange of views was then had that Colonization has long been fostered and ot wait to strike until the iron was hot, but what he thought would satisfy him as a rep- them to remain and give one more concert, same in both cases, it would produce the same jreeley, where the black man may pitch his n the present aspect of their affairs in the made it hot by striking. resentative of one of the Southern States. making himself responsible for their debt. sustained by the murderous spirit of slavery result in both cases. ent—whether on this, or on the other side Jnited States, and of what is best to be done Mr. King expressed himself opposed to Tha result was that they did well. and prejudice. Mr. Davis' amendment, because it would On a recent visit they found this gentle- of the Atlantic, the people of this countiy n the present crisis. Diogenes, peing once asked the bite o hich beest was worst, answered: "If you embarrass the Bill. In reply to Mr. Doug- man poor and sick, absolutely in want.— We are then a persecuted people ; not be- will never do him justice, while they con- Such being the character of the Society, it The first conclusion arrived at was, that lass, be denounced that Senator's remarks as After providing for his immediate wants, mean of wild beasts, tis tha slanderer; if tamt, cause we are colored, but simply because that inue to enslave his race. Between sixty and has neither the confidence nor the respect of fj-ee Soil Wilmot Proviso speech, so far UNION and CONCERT OF ACTION is indispensa- hoflatterer." a they&et him aside for his benefit the pro- color has for a series of years been coupled in as the argument went, because it contended ceeds of their first concert, which restored seventy colored »nen have embarked from the the free colored people; and I think it the >le to speedy success to our efforts for im- 8 the public mind with the degradation of sla- that Congas l»ad all power over the subject comparative comfort to his home. They cer- single point of New Bedford to California; duty of every colored man to despise the name rovement and elevation. iCF»To find the value of a friend—* »f Slavery. * tainly deserve their success.—N. Y. Express, very and servitude. In these conditions, we and large numbers have gone from Boston, of the Colonization Society; because that The second conclusion was, that our phy- ,ik him to put his name to ft bill. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Historic Newspapers Collection

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American Slavery. such laws. If a slave struck his master, hi Correspondence of the Tribune. "Love thy neighbors as thyself." "Inas- Imprisonment of Colored Seamen. B SLOAN'S COLUMN. master had to inform against him, so that Emporior Faustin I, of Haiti, and his much as ye did it unto ono of the least Sailors with an African complexion, who v t x i i t m t n 10 On Wednesday evening last a meeting \va^ these my brethren ye did it unto me." held at the Bradmead-rooms, for the purpose other slaves might learn not to follow the Palace. enter any of the ports of South Carolina, are, 3. It is anti-republican:—All men ar* bom 8d~ All the medicines advertised by W. B. Sloan of hearing a lecture on American Slavery example. As an additional inducement for PORT-AU-PRINCE, March 15. by virtue of a law of that State, arrested and Old Ladles Take Notice! free and equal. are sold by Post & Willis, Winslow & Young, Ro- from Mr. Wm. Wells Brown, a fugitive masters to deliver their slaves up to the law, Having reached this city, my first care was imprisoned. And to render this imprison- HAVE now on hand and am constantly manu- 4. It pays no regard to moral character:— facturing, FRONT BANDS, to cover up the Chester; S. Kenshaw, Frankfort; A. S. Bairsto slave. A good deal of interest was excited in the state of Mississippi the master v to request M. Ray baud to present me to the ment inevitable, the HABEAS CORPUS law, I Gamblers if white, take preceedence of min- gray hair, and bald places upon the front part of the Co., Lewiston; T. & A. Frye, Brockport; Caleb in consequence of the lecturer being a man o compensated for any slave that might be exe- man whose name is at this moment in the which, everywhere else is sacred, has been isters of the gospel if colored. head and temples—and I will sell a neater, cheap- color, and one of the delegates from Ameri cuted. Every freeman in that State was hundred mouths of renown. After several suspended:— Nye, Pittsford; W. Williams, Buffalo; and by 5. It is oppressive to the friends of liberty. er, and better article than can be bought in the ca to the late Peace Congress, at Paris. The taxed to pay the master for that slave. That, days the French Consul announced to me Be it enacted by the Senate and House of State. most druggists throughout the United States. They are expected to sanction the-^nckec large room was completely crammed. of course, was a very good method of getting that he had arranged the desired interview. Representatives, <%c. That no negro or free Call and see for yourselves. ' FAMILY OINTMENT. rid of old and useless slaves—to give them We betook ourselves to the Palace. Tins prejudice on which slavery (the sum of al person of color, who shall enter this State on Also, Curls, Wigs, tScalps, and Braids. On the motion of J. Shoard, Esq., ihe up when the masters knew they would be edifice, which served as a habitation to the villanies) rests. board of any vessel as a cook, steward, or J. ROBINSON, 19 Exchange street. LOAN'S OINTMENT is now universally ac chair was taken by Edward Thomas, Esq., remunerated for them. The slaves in Ameri- Should the reader desired to reply publicly N. B,—Also, India Hair Dye, for coloring the S knowledged to lie an infalliible remedy, in every old Governors of St. Domingo, appears rath- mariner, or in any employment on board of hair black. case wheru it has been faithfully applied on the hu- who said they weie met that evening to hear ca could not worship God according to the er imposing when, compared with the mean to these objections, he will please ftrwarc the statements of Mr. Brown, with respect such vessel, and who shall be apprehended (jC5»Cash paid for Human Hair. ju 6—3* man system, for promoting Insensible Perspiration, dictates of their conscience. The slave of houses of the city, although it has but one his name to the person from whom he re- and confined by any sheriff in pursuance of drawing out the inflammation from a wound, re- to slavery in America. In the fifteen south- America could not hold a public meeting; but story, raised several feet above the ground. ceived this hand-bill, that it may be appendec lieving pain of every kind, and in its healing ern states of that country there were no less the provisions of said act; shall be entitled to JOSEPH C. BUSTILL, General Agent, Book- he had had a warm reception from the peo- A barred court-yard, where the Emperor to a paperto be presented to the Captain^ol the WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS, or any benefit qualities the world does not produce its equal, and than 3,000,000 slaves, but the fifteen north- v Keeper, Accountant, and Confidential Let- the public pronounce it the cheapest and best Fami- ple of this country, and the warmest recep holds a review every Sunday morning the steam-boat, requesting its use for thai under and by virtue of the statute made in ter Writer, would most respectfully inform hit ern states were free. Mr. Brown would not purpose. Several Passengers." ly Ointment that has ever been used. All diseases tion he had found was from those hearts that vaguely recalls that of the Tuilleries. the kingdom of England, 31 chap 3, entitled friends and the public in general, that he has for of the Flesh, Obstinate Ulcers, Old Sores, Chil- be able to give a perfect statement in one beat under the fustian jacket. (Hear, hear, You inquire, how was it leceived! -.fT their accommodation, opened his office for all evening, and it was accordingly proposed We entered a hall of waiting, which I ex- "An act for the better securing th"e liberty of blains, Sore Throat, Burns, Cuts, Cutaneous and cheers.) But the question of human ply, differently by different persons. The kinds of Agencies, the keeping of Books, cast- that he should devote two nights to that pur- amined with curiosity. The floor is of mar- the subject, and prevent imprisonment beyond Eruption, Sore Nipples, Sore Breasts, Diseases of slavery was one that went beyond every other wife of the Captain handed it back to bit. ing accounts, writing letters upon business, &c. the Eye, Ague in the face, side, back, and the pose. If some of the South Carolina gentle- ble slabs; the furniture is of black hair-cloth seas" and made of force in this State; and Deeds, Wills, Bonds, Mortgages, the drawing of evil that they could think of. It unmanned Craven, whose district was the ladies' cabin, other parts of the system, Boils, Ulcera, Scald men were present, they would no doubt tell and straw. On a richly wrought table stands the provisions of said habeas corpus act and Bonds, articles of agreement, Constitutions, bye- Head, Bruises, Fresh Wounds, nnd every knd of him (Mr. Thomas) thai he was introducing the man, because it placed him in a position a fine bronze cloak, representing the arms of 'my husband is peifectly competent to make the several acts of Assembly of this State, laws, reports,communications, &c.&c, at No.169, An- sores containing tlie least particle of inflammation a thief. Well, he admitted Mi. Btown was where he was not a man; it placed him where Haiti—a palm, surrounded with a bundle of rules for the government of the boat." amendatory thereof, are hereby declared not South Sixth Street, below Pine, Philadelphia, Pa. are permanently cured by tnis great remedy. other read it, and opening the stove door where by his strict attention to business he hopes a thief, for he had stolen—his own body. he could not think for himself, and act for lances, and surmounted with a Phrygian cap. to apply to any free negro or person of color W. B. SLOAN, himself-—where he was not considered capa- threw it into the fire. Another proposed in to secure their patronage, and merit their confi- (Laughter and applause.) Two handsome portraits serve as pendants to entering into this State, contrary to the pro- dence and esteem. • Terms Cash. Office hours .Grand Depot, 40_Lake it., Chicago, 111, ble of acting or tkinking at all, except at each other; one represents the Abbe (heg- see the Captain, aud have those who distri- visions of the aforesaid act of Assembly, from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Mr. Brown, on coming forward, was re- the will of another. For twenty years he oire, the celebrated conventionist, the other buted ihem sent ashore at the first wood-yard. passed December 19. 1845. Also Agent for the NORTH STAR, single copies DOCTORING IN OA5-ENA. ceived with the greatest enthusiasm. He said (Mr. Wells) was a slave on the plantations the reigning Emperor. The first is the work Another came to me for another copy to send Under this law FREEMEN, pursuing a law- of the Ameiican slaveholders. During that to Charlestown. But in all that numerous of which can be obtained; and the sale of Lots in he piesumed they had assembled in that of a European pencil—the second does hon- ful calling, whose services aie necessary to Lebanon Cemetery. tf MR. SLOAN:—Dear Sir. Al>out throe years an ioom upon former occasions, anil for various twenty yeais he had no right to think for or to the talent of a mulattoa rtist, Baron Col- throng of passengers, not one was found ready their employers, and who have committed no I was severely injured in one of ury legs by the purposes; but he did not believe they had himself, and when he did think for himself bert. 1 should, perhaps, have noticed other and willing to come out and defend the un- falling of a pile of wood which occasioned large offence, are seized and sent, to prison! This running ulcers. Nearly every doctor in Galena ever been convened for a higher purpose lie always found he was running away with particulars if the step of his Majesty had not godly practice. And yet it was the hardest occurs in a country and under a Government WONDERFUL BOOK. silence ever he!d. They felt guilty and had tried to cure them; but tried in vai», until from than the one which brought them together himself. (Laughter.) The institution of been heard in the adjoining hall, which con- boasting of its Freedom, its Civilization and NOW READY. sympathy and improper treatment my other leg be- that evening. (Applause.) The cause of slavery had corrupted every other institution. tains portraits of the great men of Hayti, and no power to conceal the guilt. its Justice! And yet, derogatory as such a came as bad as the one originally wounded. I freedom was dear to every one; and the right The institution of religion and the principles serves for grand receptions. We advanced Usually, free colored passengers are not al- law is to the character of our country; con- The Mysterious Noises despaired of ever being well again—-bur. in order TN ROCHESTER and Western New York—A of man to liberty, the right of a human being of Christianity had been set at naught in the to meet the Emperor, who wears a green lowed to sleep in the state-rooms, b^"d flicting, as it does, with the principles of our that I might neglect no means t**iUlin my reach, I to possess his own body, and to have the United States; and the religious denomina- uniform of an irreproachable cut, epaulettes is made for them on the cabin floor, JL History of these remarkable Bounds and of all purchased of your agent in Galena some of your Government; and abhorent, as it i6, to our the Strange Phenonena connected therewith, the Ointment, and you can judge oc my surprise and value of his own labor—was a self-evident tions, to a greater or less extent, were filled of gold adorned with twelve silver stars, a colored ladies in some boats suffer this sense of right, so unwilling is the North to Spiritual Communications &c. &c,— price, single, plate oi* his breast, a sword at his side, and gratitude bettet than I can express it, to find my- proposition. Mm brings into the world with by individuals either slaveholders or connec- nity. Uuless they choos9 to sit up ai. disturb its relations even with South Carolina 12icts—10 copies for $1. Orders by mail will be self entirely well before I had finished using the his chapeau jn his hand. , \ him a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of ted with slaveholders, by relationship or which with ,hr delicacy which is u* lhat t))is revolting injustice, thi* sickening op. promptly attended to. second box. • happiness.- ^ lie was there tluU evening as otherwise. Akd all this helps to sustain the of the sex, they in some cases prefer Ten Agents wanted to sell the above work, al- He commenced by giving us a cordial pression, is patiently endured!—Alb. Jour. together With OtllCr new i\nd val'-.nhle Work8 tO These facts I make known that others afflicted the advocate and representative of three odious system in that country. The Ameri- shake of the hand, then seated himself on a Bro. Fitzgerald, however, was not thus treat- many Vwlieve and not delay using so valuable au whom a fair chance to make money will be given. Ointment as yours lias proved to be. Respectfully, millions of Americans,-\nrhp had not the privi- can institutions are thrown around the insti- fauteuil, and awaited with a certain timidity ed, that night, the first instance probably in A small capital of from $15 to $25 requiree, and lege of representing themselves,—persons tutions of slavery; political, social, *nd com- the history of the boat, he slept in the same your srateful friend, EVAN DAVIS. for M. Raybaud to commence. We seated SLAVE CASE.—Nicholas Dudley a young the agent will ba indemnified against loss. Galena, III., Dec. 19,1848. with whom he was identified by the stripes mercial institution were thrown around the ourselves. The Consul, in announcing my state-room with a white man. As I tbought man about 22 years of age, was brought D. M. DEWEY, which he carried on his own person,— by system, and combined to keep it were it was name, said that I had come to visit the Em- of the comfortable berth he had, my pillow before Judge Daly, on Habeas Corpus sued mar29—4t Arcade Hall, Rochester, N. Y. complexion and l)y suffering—by everything at the present time. But there was one pire as a traveller, and would not willingly seemed softer. I ought to add, that in each out by Allen Thomas of Maryland, who Hope Grand Union Daughters of ON HIS HANDS AND KNEES. which could bind man to his fellow-man. The spot of soil inJAmerica that afforded shelter have departed without the honor of having state-room are two berths, and when a slave- claims that the said Dudley is his slave, born Mr. W. B. Sloan—Dear Sir: I hereby certify institution of slavery had within itself the and asylum for the poor bondsman who made been received by His Majesty. "Sire, it is holder comes on board, he occupies one berth on his estate, and demanding that he be giv- Temperance. that my son Albert, eleven years of age, waa the only aim of my voyage," said I half ri- rPHE HOPE GRAND UNION Danghters of the afflicted in his feet from the time be first began to elements of destruction,—it was an institution his escape from slavery: he referred to the and the slave the other. "Great is Diana ol en up to him. Dudley was brought from the J. State of Pennsylvania,located in the City of Phi- disliked by all friends of freedom and religi- Canadas. (Cheers.) And if he felt reason sing. The Emperor imitated my movement the Ephesians." walk, the bottoms of which vere covered with a City Prison, where he was confined under ladelphia, would most respectfully announce-to the hard dry skin full of craks, causing pain and much ous liberty. (Hear, hear.) But slavery in to rejoice at anything, it was at the fact that thanking me. "I have already had the plea- an indictment for grand larceny, in stealing Public, that they are prepared to grant Charters, affliction, many limes he was obliged to go on his America was lawful. The constitution of the English people had yet a hold upon a sure of seeing Monsieur at the review on Presbyterian General Assembly, N. S. money and a boat from a vessel. David and organize Unions throughout the State of Penn- hands and knees, and no time has he been free from the United States threw around the slave- portion of the American Continent where Sunday," he added, graciously. It was sylvania. the sore affliction until now; baffling the skill of This Convention on the sixth day of i ~oit. wise. Yours, &c. could not be considered or held to be goods law in different States; and giving some very iis features have by no means the savage Eiefe is an extract: and was sentenced to two years in the State interesting statements of several escapes from ISAAC PADEN. and chattels. But there was not a foot of and hideous expression which has been igno- 1. Resolved, That we deeply deplore the Prison. Mr. Graham made application for an slavery. He then referred to the particulars Galesburg, Knox Co., 111., April2d, 1849. soil in the States where he, or any other rantly attributed to the purely African type. working of the whole system of American order that he be surrendered to Mr. Thomas NEW- ENGLANDER: of his own escape, recounting the perils he fugitive slave, could stand, protected by law; His look might be called handsome, and his Slavery, interwoven as it is, with the pelicy on the expiration of the sentence, but the A WEEKLY PAPER, DEVOTED TO underwent; and concluded by thanking those FIVE LARGE DEEP ^CIRS. and where the slave-holder could not pursue smile is quite agreeable. Aged about 64 of tho slave-holding States, and with the Court refused to entertain the motion until Temperance, Education, Literature', Reform and Jn~ present for the kindness with which they had him, capture him, and bring him back into years, he does not seem to be more than 50; social and domestic life of their citizens, and after the expiration of the sentence. A telligonce generally, SHEBOTGAN, Wis., March 2,1849. received him. He hoped there would be a interminable bondage. That was the position )f a medium height, he has a very full.chest, regarding it, as'in former years we have ex- large number of colored persons, of both sexes, Dr. W. B. Sloan—Dear Sir: In my opinion, public expression of opinion in this country, WM. A. WHITE, and CHAS. W. SLACK, the greatest cures effected are those that have of the American Government at the present arge shoulders and broad hips. On horse- jlicity stated, to be fraught with serious in- hovered round the City Hall a large portion for the Americans paid great defereuce to EDITORS. longest resisted the skill of the Medical Faculty, time. And what had been the first and ab- jack he has a stately air, and is one of the ury to the civil, political, intellectual, and of the day.—N. Y. Express, 14th. sorbing question before the American con- anything that came from England. (Mr. Admitting that to be a fact, I have a case in point, jest horsemen 1 have ever seen. On foot, noral interests of society, and leiding to much T is nniversally conceded that Intemperance andto wit: Mr. James Sanford, of Sheboygan Falls, waa Wells sat down amidst several rounds of gress during the present session? The ques- iis corpulence makes him appear small. Al- sin, we declare it to be, in all cases, where Ignorance are the fruitful sources of nearly all crippled two years with five large deep ulcers, just applause.) I tion of slavery. That question had taken the hough naturally not much of a talker, he al- the laws of the State, the obligations ol DIED crime, and in theeradiction of these this paper is above the ankle. The leg was so much swollen he precedence of all other subjects. The slave- At the conclusion of Mr. Brown's address, ways exhibits a perfect propriety and dignity actively interested. It. likewise freely expresses oould not get on a boot. Nearly all the most pop- guardianship, and the demands of humanity the sentiments of its editors upon all the great re- ular Physicians in various places, have treated his holders, not satisfied with the privilege of Mr. Russom moved that a tea meeting should n his words. Here it may be well to rectify do not render it unavoidable, an offense in At his residence in Concord, Erie County, N Y. pursuing a slave into any territory—not satis- take place in that room on Tuesday next— formatory questions of the day, and sympathises case without any beneficial effect. the rumor which has attributed to him a com- the proper import of that term as used in our on the 5th montb last, LORENZ ) MABBETT, in with all the enterprises of Christian benevolence. Last August, Mr. Hanford, solicited my advice. fied with imposing a fine of JCIOO on any the pioceeds to be given to Mr. Brown. plete ignorance of the French language. In Book of Discipline, Cnap. 1, Sec. 3. ho 40th year of his age. Combined with discussion on these subjects, each I succeeded in reducing the swelling and healed two person for aiding or feeding an escaped slave Dr. J. Cash Neild seconded the motion. my presence he expressed himself very cor- 2d. Resolved, That while we regard all ca- He had been gradually declining for several number will contain Original and Selected Stories, of the sores. The other three I labored at till the —had now a proposition before the American He trusted that it would reach the ears of the rectly, and without the least mixture of Cre- ses in which the holding of slaves is sinful, months, and was confined to It is room and bed Letters from Correspondents, Articles on Agricultural, first of Februaryi without much if any benefit, when Congress, to add to the number of officers for Physiological and Scientific Matters,Literary Notings I gave him a box of SLOAN'S OINTMENT, and slaveholders in the United States, that they ole dialect. He has also been accused of a matter for the exercise of such discipline as about four weeks, during which time he experi- the return of fugitive Slaves, to have 4,000 and Pickings, and a eomplete summary of the News in three weeks he was well. might see that in this country difference of knowing neither how to lead or write. The "alia within the proper jurisdiction of the in- or 5,000 judges, or postmasters, before whom enced comparatively little bodiiy suffering. When of the Week. Respectfully yours color made no distinction as regarded our no- truth is that he signs his name legibly, ferior church courts of sessions; yet, as our captured slaves could be brought; and these avored with a sound mind, which was most of the 03- The NEW-ENGLANDER is in its Ninth C. B. OSTRANDER, M. D. tions of respectability. writes even a letter if need be, and reads ev- onstitution declares, "the exercise of dis- Volumt, and the present ia a favorable time to sub- judges were to be appointed by a Slave- ime, he was remarkaoly preserved in Christian ery evening, without the aid of a Secretary, ipline in such a manner as to edify the scribe. holding President, who had upwards of 300 The motion was ad opted amid rapturous patience and resignation, frequently expressing his THE BEST AND CHEAPEST the new History of Hayti, which is now be- church, requires not only much of the spirit TERMS.—Two DOLLARS PER ANNUM, in- slaves working on his cane plantations. But applause. entire willingness ti die, feeling nothing in his way. HORSE MEDICINE ing published by a talented native, M. Modi- )f piety, but also much prudence and discre- variably in advance. No subscription taken for less there was another proposition—to add £200 Mr. Brown then sang two anti-slavery than six mouths. Address all orders (post paid) to on, recently created Baron. The caricatures tion," and therefore, "it becomes the rulers Flis concern for the promotion of peace, temperance IN THE WORLD. more to the penalty for aiding or feeding a songs, and a vote of thanks to the Chairman WILLIAM A. WHITE, and squibs of the Parisian press have annoyed of the church to take into view all the cir- 'reedom for the slave, and, in short, all the move- slave, while attempting to make his escape terminated the proceedings. Publisher and Proprietor, No. 80 School St. Boston. him profoundly. In this lespect he possess- cumsiances which may give a different ck*r- ments of the present time for reform, in all of which from bondage. (Shame.) While these es an incurable susceptibility. acter to conduct, and render it more or l^ss had taken an active part, either in word or deed, From the New York Tribune. questions were being agitated in America, The birth of Souloque was very humble, he offensive, and which may of course, require WATER-CORE.—In another page of this paper the slave holders had resolved to introduce The Horrors of the Slave Trade in Wash- continued unabated to the last. In is worthy of was born as a slave in the plantation of M. a very different mode of proceeding in simiUr will be found the advertisement of Dr. CHARLES slavery into Mexico; and for that purpose had ington CUy—Fiendish Assault upon a remark, that he had been particularly engafed in Viallet. This white, who has been pointed cases at different time* for the attainment of MUNDE'S establishment for Water-Cure, at North- dragged up Henry Clay to advocate the pro- Female promoting abstinence from the productions of slave ampton, Mass. We, come months since, had the to me, succeeded in stemming the revolution- the same end." Book of Dis., Chap. I, ject." Not only had they dragged up Henry labor, his maxim being, " touch uoi, taste not, han- pleasure of welcoming the arrival in ti.is country of The Washington correspondent of the True ary wavea which have agitated the Queen of Sec. 5, Clay from the verge of the grave, but a Chris- dle not," upon which subject he was ao engaged Dr. W. as a political lefuge*. from Dresden, and the Antilles, and actually lives at Port-au- These obligations we cannot ii\sre^f«^tfy tian man from a free state—one of the most Democrat gives the following description of a are now happy to chronicle his permanent settle- Prince »• present. Soulouque, meeting him violate without a breach of the covenant that he endeavored, during his last illness, to avoid ment within so short a ride of New York. His noble of the sons of Massachusetts—had scene in the capitol of the Republic. How lately, ( said: "Although Emperor to every- binding us in visible unity, under the acknow- all contact wilh the contaminated articles, cotton European reputation as a xnedic.il writer and prac- made a speech in congress, and declared that Webster's "RETAINERS" must lejoice in an- body else, I cannot help still as regarding you ledged authority of the Book of Discipline. clothing in particular, and charged bis family and titutinnar of Hydropathy, ai well as the large circle he would not only go for that measure, but ticipation of their future work as slave- as my master." "And 1, sire, consider my- That Constitution prescribes the modes and* friends expressly that they should not permit any of friends his remarkable skill and general man- that he would vote for the proposition that ner* have already gained here, will doubtless crowd self your subject," replied M. Viallet: a little processes of discipline so distinctly, that any SLOAN'S would give to the slaveholder double advan-. catchers, should Mason's bill pass. The article of the kind to go into the coffin with his with patients the institution over which he pre- dialogue which indicates how marvellous are attempt at a summary withdrawal from fel- tages in recapturing his slaves. He referred letter is dated May 22d: body, which we trust has been scrupulously com- sides, and which is situated in one of the loveliest the reverses of human destiny! lowship, or declarative condemnation, legis- to Daniel Webster, and he (the speaker) plied with and healthiest regions of New England. CONDITION POWDER "A short distance from my residence liv- On the evacuation of the French, the lative exscinding, or censure, pronounced, DR. CHARLES MUNDE'S was suie that that name would be held up to HAVE EARNED A GREAT NAME. ed a very honest and industrious coloted wo- freed slave entered the army ofDossalines as in respect of particular synods, presbyteries, Brother, thy toils of life are o'er, posterity, as a name to be execra'ed, for Water-Cure Establishment,' man, with some half dozen children. This a soldier, and afterward, under Petion, fought churches, or their members, without a due We would not not thee detain, bending hi3 supple knee to the power of the T NORTHAMPTON, MASS.—Dr. MUN- women was employed as a cook by a family against Christophe. From step to step he and careful investigation of charges prefer- BURNT TO CINDERS slaveholders. (Cheer.) That was the posi- We trust thy bark Ins readied that ihore, DE respectlully informs his friends and the near the capitol. By her industry and good came to be Colonel, at the lime of the fall of red, and proof and guilt adduced conformably A W. D. SLOAN:— tion of slavery before the American congress. Where griefs afflict tilt soul no mo e, public, that he has become the owner of the late Dr. deportment, she had gained the esteem of all Boyer, an event to which he contributed in to its provisions as j ust as contrary to our Dear Sir: Justice demands that I should return In travelling through England he found the And joys immortal reign. Ruggles* Water-CureEstablishment at Bensonville, who knew her, and, though a slave, she was no way. His taciturnity—a quality or defect covenant, as it is repugnant to the obliga- 2J miles from the Northampton Railroad Depot, 7 to you my unfeigned thanks for your UNPARAL- people had a very imperfect idea of what LELED OINTMENT. Three weeks ago my daugh- permitted to apply a portion of her wages to which, among the blacks, is considered as a tions of Christian courtesy, the dictates of Yet sacred memory oft will trace, hours' ride from New-York, about E from Boston, slavery was in the United State. Not only ter's clothes caught fire, and before the flamescoul d the support of her family, and was making mark of piofound discretion—caused him to common justice, and the positive precepts of and 5 from Albany,situated in one of the pleasentest was slavery sanctioned in America, by the In thy devoted life, vallies of New England, surrounded with wood- be extinguished, they were all burnt to cinders, the efiorts to purchase her freedom. be admitted to the confidence of the different the Word of God. Thy xeal for suffering human race; grown hills, with shady walks, and abundantly sup- child was so badly burned that death seemed inevi- countenance of the whole land, but it was subterranean trains which succeeded each table in less than twenty four hours. Your Ointment carried on between the several States. They As I was passing down the Avenue yester- The powers of the General Assembly au<3 That hatred shall to love give place, plied with the purest, softest and coldest granite day, I saw, near the railroad depot, a crowd other from 1843 to 1847. Created General of water. The air is pure and healthy, and the clim- was recommended, and used with success—it gave had slave marts and slave maikets in every of all inferior judicatures are carefully defirwd And banish war and strife. perfect relief! It is needless to add that the child is of people gathered around two ruffian fellows Brigade by Richer, he owed his election to ate mild and agreeable. The new and spacious town in the slavenolding States, and the in our Book of Discipline. To the church buildings offer all the necessary conveniences for now well.and about her business.—The medicine is who hed this colored woman in their custody, the Presidency to the chance which pronoun- That " Love, Light, Liberty," should reign all and more than it is recommended to be. Every greatest mart in the union was at the city of ced his name in the Senate, when opinions session exclusively pertains "the spiritual water-cure purposes, such as large plunge baths, bound hand and foot. She could not stand O'er all the powers of mind, douches and airy lodging rooms for about 50 pa-family and person should have it in their posses- Washington, the capital of the country. were about equally divided between two government of the congregation," the power upon her feet, her hands were tied behind to inquire into the knowledge and Christian To lireak oppression's galling chain, tients, separate for either sex, a gymnasium, eic. sion. (Shame.) The Americans, who professed candidates, neither of whom could obtain the I feel [indedted to you for my child's life, and to be friends of freedom—who professed to her, and she was moaning as though in great conduct of the members of the church," and To clear our hands from slavery's stain, The Doctor being the earliest now living disciple anguish, and, in broken sobs, beseeching the necessary majority. He was favored by both of Priesaniu at Graefenburgh, and having an ex- anything that I can do for you or your medicine, I have sympathies with other nations while consequently, to judge of the qualifications for And bless all human kind. am ready and willing to perform. bystanders to protect heT. Blood was run- parties: by the blacks, on account of his ebo- perience of more than 15 years of his owu, hit writ- struggling for freedom—who were welcom- membeiship, and to admit to the fellowship ing8 on Water-cure being in the hands of every Your humble servant, ning frofusely from a frightful wound in her ny skin, and by the Creoles, because they CCJ- Will the Christian Citizen, and Anti- ing Hungarian and other brave men—were, of the church. The word God is in the law, Slavery papers generally, copy the above notice. European hydropath, hopes to respond to any rea JOHNH. CRANE. head, and with ruthless hands she was rudely hoped to use him as their pliant tool. The •onable expectations from the water-eure-system, at the same time, enslaving one-sixth of theit sequel showed how much they were mista- and the confession of faith with the Larg«r J. G. FLINT CREEK, Lake Co., 111., own countrymen! The slave was a chattel thrust into a hack, and; under the guardian- and the Shorter catechism which sets forth made on the part of those sufferers who may confide Feb. 28th, 1849. ship of her miscreant captors, was hurried off ken. They had chosen a master, not a ser- themselves to him. as defined by the laws of the country—a vant. our acknowledgement and covenant agree- thing—a piece of property. He had no to William's slave pen. ment as to what that word teaches, is the ac- Receipts right to his labor, no right to his family, no Upon, inquiry, I learned that while en- cepted conventional aid to direct in the ex- For the NORTH STAR, since last acknowledgmen IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES. For Purity, Mldncss, Safety, Certainty"^ From tiie Contributor. right to say anything concerning his .welfare gaged in her usual vocations, a constable ercise of that judgement. to Juue 13, 1860. CLOAKS! CLOAKS! land Thoroughntit SLOAN'S laid hands upon her, and ordered her to follow Eld, Mathews* Journal. OINTMENT Excels, or existence; in fact, he occupied the same * * • * • Peter Culver $ 3,00 10,000 Cloaks, Mantillas, and Pre.P.th Sacks position as the hound of the American slave- him to the slave pen. Had a thunderbolt 2d. Resolved. That while the General AS- And is rapidly superseding all other Ointments and During the Convention, sermons was Miss. C Douge 2,00 selling off at astonishing- {$w vricei i Liniments now in use for the cure of the following holder, and was regarded as the horse or ox crushed her to the earth, she could not have sembly are constitutionally incompetent by - preached by bro. Kenyon, Fitzgerald, and the Samuel Johnson 1,00 E RESPECTFULLY INFORM OUR diseases: is regarded in this country (Shame.) It been more shocked than at this summons. legislative acts, to exscind any of their Synods, writer. A cordial hospitality was shown by Samuel Ellicot Wfriends and Ui» public, that one of the. firmha s Fresh Wounds, G \lls of all kinds, Sprains, was not his purpose to show them that the She reluctantly obeyed. Her steps, how- Presbyteries, churches, or members, or to 1,00 now retura«d rom Europe, where he has been pur- Bruises, Cracked Heels, Ringbone, Windgalls, Poll the inhabitants in the vicinity, and much sym- lohn Shctweit 2,0» 4 slaves wer3 not well fed or well clad—that ever, were not sufficiently rapid to suit the pathy manifested for the Free Mission cause. pronounce their condemnation of persons and chasing, We have received the LONDON AND Evil, Callus, Spavins, Sweeney, Fistula, Sitfast, had nothing to do with the question. (Hear, convenience of the fellow who attended her, On my return, I lectured at West Madi- K'hurches, except in the exercise of appellate C.X. Hoskins 2,00 FRENCH FASHIONS, which are very beautiful, Strains, Lameness, Sand Cracks, Foundered Feet. hear.) He did not come to wage war with and laying hold of her with considerable vio- William Bules 1,00 from which we are very extensively manufacturing Scratches or Grease, Mange and Horn Distemper. son, on slavery, in Us political and religious jurisdiction; or even tQ know the disciplinary Cloaks, &c, of the richest and most fashionable The POWDER will remove all inflammation and the masters for not feeding or clothing their lence, he attempted to force her on faster. bearings. A full house. The Sons of Tem- action of inferior courts, and the condition of .saiah Keyes 1,00 materials in use, such as Velvets, Turk Satins, fever, purify the blood, loosen the skin, cleanse the slaves; but the right of the slave to liberty But he was balked in his intentions, for she perance allowed the use of tfeeir hall for the the churches, except as they may be particu- Isaac A. Clarke 40 Black Silks, French Merinos, Thibet Cloths, &c— water, and strengthen every part of the body; and was the question. (Cheers.) He would not refused tq go at all, unles3 he kept his hands meeting. larly and officially informed, they can only John Reynolds 2,00 The designs and workmanship are excellent,embra- has proved a sovereign remedy for .the following discuss the question there, whether the Ame- off from her. cing taste, elegance, and durability. diseases: We came up the Ohio river in the "Ben testify, "exhort and entreat with all lo»g Thomas Rogers 2,00 rican slave had a right to be free, for the We would say to the LADIES, ONL, AND ALL, Distemper, Hide-bound, Loss of Appetite, Inward "By God!" says the constable, "I'll see Franklin," a splendid boat, but like other suffering and gentleness"—speaking the WiHimn H. Mills 2,00 British people were satisfied on that point, truth in love, and in the spirit of Christ. CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES ! as We feel Strains, Yellow Water, Inflammation of the Eyes, if you won't go;" and with that he attempt- boats, it pays more respect to a white gam- warranted in the assertion that our prices are at Fatigue from hard exercise. Also, Rheumatism, and had given prima facie evidence of it, in The minority report was presented by Mr. ed to carry his threat into execution. But he bler than to a colored minister. To rebuke PULMONARY CONSUMPTION. least 25 per cent, less than the materials can be (commonly called stiff complaint,) which proves so the emancipation of their West India slaves, Wisner of New York. purchased elsewhere, and made up in a more supe- fatal to many valuable horses in this country. It is had no sooner commenced his desperate work, this ungodly practice, 1 waited, when des- From its having almost always baffled the most and in their efforts to abolish the odious sys- than he found himself sprawling upon his cending the river, till the colored passengers rior manrer than they can get them made up them- also a safe and certain remedy for coughs and colds, tem. It was not a ques ion whether the MINORITY REPORT. •kilful medical treatment, it has been termed the selves—some good Cloaks and Visettes at $3,50 which generate so many fatal diseases. hack, and the woman standing over him in a came to the table, none other of my color ate "Opprobrium of Physicians;" and, until within a each. slave had enough to eat or wear. Suppose A minority of the committee to whom W*B W.B.SLOAN, menacing attitude, and resolutely informing with them. I was waited on admirably. few yeara, been geneially considered ICURABLE, Our stock of rich Black Silks, 'J urk Satins, Vel- Grand Depot, 40 Lake st., Chicago, Illinois. a man gvae him food and clothing, what him that she would not be ' 'dragged over to "Will you not take some fish? sir, here is refeired a number of memorials on the sub- although many medical men of the highest stand- ing among h i L d hi vets, Merinos, Gimps, and Fringes, is very large, was that to him so long as he knew that the pen'1 by him—she would "die first." some exellent fish, shall we help you to a thin ject of slavery from various Synods, Presby ing, among whom we may mention Laenneo and his and will be sold off at ASTONISHINGLY LOW PRI- riend Bayle—both distinguished authors, admit man had the power to put him upon the She would "go peaceably if he would keep slice of ham?" &c, were the inquries of the terici s and ChurcheChh s withiihin our boundsbd , bbej CESS All persons requiring such goods are invited TOO MUCH auction block, and sell him to the highest leave to report— m much dreaded disease may be cured, even to call and examine our stock. his hands off her, and not olherwise." waiters, all of whom were oolored. But 1 in its advanced stages, when the lungsare not cora- bidder—to tear the husband from the wife, wae about to describe our coming up the riv- WAMSLEY BROTHERS. Cannot be said in favor of Sloan's Horse Medi The fellow was allowed to get up, (.when That after a careful and thorough examine pktely disorganized. The remedy which we now dines. Our neighbors, friends and arquainUnoea and the wife from the husband. What com- er. There were on board but two colored Emporium Block, 55 Main st., Rochester, and tion of the whole subject, they have been offer, WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY, for 14 Catharine st., New York, oct26 3m who have used them, tastily their approbation in no pensation was there for thai! They would he again undertook the driving process, but passengers, bro. Fitzgerald of Columbus, and tbe cure of this disease, not only emanates from a he could not move her, and called lustily up- brought to the conclusion, that, in considert- ordinary terms, and recommend them with confi- find in this country that, if there were men S. Tosspot, a Congregationalism Five regular Physician, but has also been well tested in cence. Cures, almost miraculous have been effected on the numerous spectators that had gather- tion of the previous action of the Assembly, all the complaints for which it is recommended. who conceded the point, and who brought white passenners, including bro. J. C. Cra- The Old Curosity Shop, by this medicine. "Every disease which the horse ed round for help. But not a man moved, al- had at different times for a series of years, is heir to" is cured, permanently, by the use of forward the argument that a slave ought to ven and his wife, whose moral courage was BRONCHITIS AND COUGH CURED. though he threatened, raved and swore, as an and what they believe to be its present sen- r,At No 48 Exchange Street Rochester. Sloan's Medicines. TRY THEM and test for your- be satisfied with enough for his bodily wants, worthy of all praise, agreed together to wait timents, and the expectation of the Churches Boston,, August 15, 1848. officer, to arrest them. A brother constable, LOYD SCOTT, grateful for the patronage self their efficacy.—III. Organ, May 5th, 1849. SUch men we.e the first to oppress the and eat with them. in its connection, the cause of truth and right- Mr, S. W. Fowle—Dear Sir:—Having been however, soon came to the scene of action, ...II _.J^* •'•mi. •• . .^ Lawarded him, would respectfully inform his people of this country, and say they ought to The supper bell, at length, rang, and the eousness, of peace and unity, will be best sub' troubled for a considerable time wiih a bad cough and to his rescue. But she was too much friends and the public generally, that he has recently HIGHLt SPOKEN OF. be satisfied with the rights they have. (Loud for the two together, and handled them both first company were served; The secondf served by the adoption of the following re enlarged his establishment and augmented his stock Cheers.) He would now, for a moment, as though they were mere infants in her bell ran-g, and the remainder sat down, o solutions- of Men's, Women's, and Children's. New and Extract from the 'Waukesha Democrat' Wis. Second hand apparel. In addition to this depart- notice the condition of the slave in America. grasp. course they did not fill the seats. I began to Resolved, 1. That we exceedingly deplore May 9,1849 Why had the Americans a law making it fear they would never finish eating, it seem- the working of the whole system of slavery fit of those who may be similarly afflicted. ment he will buy and sell House and Store Furni- Having worried them both out, (declaring ture, Books, Jewelry, Fancy articles, Mechanical "SLOAN'S MEDICINES."—A subscriber writing penal for as many as five slave to be found ed so long. When their lordships had finish- as it exists in our country, and is interwoven GEORGE H. DAVIS, from the town of New Berlin, requesu us to eay, all the while, however, that she would go Firm of llallett & Davis, and agricultural implements, and indeed all those talking on the highway? Because the slave- ed, the table was spread for the colored pass- with the political institutions of the slave- various * odds and ends" of which may not be that he has used Mr. Sloan's Hoise Ointment in holders feared insurrections. W hy had they peaceably if they would keep their hands off,) Piano Foi te Manufacturers, Boston. several instances during the past winter, and engers, and, (as we had given the steward a holding States, as fraught with many and I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted readily obtained at other places. It is his intention a law making it a penalty of from £(>0 to one of the miscreants raised a heavy cane, hint,) for their associates. We enjoyed the to, keep " The Old Curosity Shop" well furnished always with the desired effect, and wiBhes us to and with a furious and well-directed blow, great evils to the civil, political and moral in- with Geo. H. Davis, Esq., and have the fullest recommend it to those who have the use and care £ 100 for teaching a slave to read? Simply supper, albeit, several pair of eyes peered contLlencein the above statement. with an endless variejy of articles for which he will felled her senseless to the earth, and while in terests of those regions where it exists. pay liberally and dispose of at satisfactory prices. of horses. Mr. Sloan's medicines are highly because they could not keep them in their upop us from the end of the cabin. Now for H. G. BARRUS spoken of generally, and from the favorable ac- present position if they weie educated. that state they bound her, and. in her torn 2. That the holding of our fellow men in Formerly Practising Physician. Clothing repaired and renovated with neatness and bloody garments, followed by the execra- the anti-slavery deseit. After supper we and despatch, quaintance we have with that gentleman, we are led (Cheers.) Why had they law making it a divided the boat into districts. Then each bondage, and treating them as chattels, un- Boston, August 15, 1848. to believe that they are piepared with a view to penalty of death to the slave who should strike tions and cuises of the multitude, hurried h6r less licensed by the civil laws, and other cir- V. S. Such testimony can be rehed upon. Be Dbnt forget ««The Old Curosity Shop. give a real benefit to whatever purpose they are re- off to the head quarters of these land pirates, one taking a district, visited, and couteously his master. Because all of these odious cumstances, over which the individual has no careful of the article you buy. It must have the Rochester March 1849, commended there to die, or await her shipment to the furnished to each passenger a hand-bill (pre- ^ifnature of I. BUUS on the wrappei to be gen- laws tended to keep the slaves where they control, is an offense against (Jod and the Southern market. viously printed,) one of which I enclose. ulue: were. The system of slavery was founded " To the Passengers on board this Steam-boat. Church, which, shqujd be put upon a level Dental Surgery, with, and be treated in the same manner For »ale by POST & WILLIS; also by WM. T would respectfully i nform the citizens of Rochester RATTLE SNAKE BITE. upon ignorance and degradation,—it must be Her little children, the while, were at RESPECTED READER:—Custom having es- PITKIN, J kept where it is in order to be kept at all. home. They knew nought of the capture tablished a law, which requires colored per- other offenses of the same magnitude. .land surrounding country, that I luve removed my DR. W. B. SLOAN—Dear Sir—Lwtmonth M It was the remark of an American Statesman and treatment of their mother. You can im- 3. That the Sessions and Presbyteries are office from No. 89 Smith s Arcade to my dwelling A. B. Taylor, of Gopher Hill, Indiana, bad.i sons, whatever may be their intellectual and house No. 92 Monroe Street. hose badly bitten on the nose by a Rattlesnake that education was the lever which would agine their sorrow when left under such cir- moral worth, to wait till white persons have by the constitution of our church, the courts 4 PRIME ARTICLE. Are any afflicted with pains, bruises, cuts, or 1 hankfnl for past favors in the line of my profes- Some ten hours after, I saw the horse, his head waa turn slavery upside down. Probably some cumstances without a protector. They are eaten, before they appear at the table, on board or primary jurisdictions for the trial of sion, and flattering myself that I can give perfect remarkably swollen, I immediately applied your free, but their mother is a slave, in the hands aores of any kind! Let them read W. B. Sloan's would ask whether those laws were enforc- our steam-boats, fyo. We present to our ses, fcJvertieetnent in another column. We believe his satisfaction to all who may favor me with their pa- Ointment freely, and we were astonished at tlia ed. He would observe that probably some of men who have no fear of God before their tronage. I would invite all those who are de-prompt relief afforded. In less than one hour the fellow-passengera the following reasons • 4. That after this declaration of sentiment, Ointment to be a prime article for anything of the of them were not. But the law regarding eyes, "whom no pity can awe," no benevo- against the continuance of this custom; kind, and no humbug. Try a little of it bet'ore you sirous of having operations performed on the teeth or swelling began to abate, and in twenty four uouis il lence conciliate, no tears, no orphan cries, tne whole subject of slavery, as it exists in of having teeth inserted to call on me and satisfy had nearly all subsided, and within three days the education was enforced to its utmost extent, 1. It is unjust;—Colored passengers pay sutler any longer* It can be had at nearly a 1 the themselves. no broken hearts, no dishonored name, no the church, be referred to the Sessions and .stores in this place.—Knox Intelligencer, , horse W>IB not only fitfo r use, but was actually pin to and the law regarding the strikingot" the mas- the same fare as others. Presbyteries, to take such action thereon a* A. CLARK. hard labor without any injurious result. ter was enforced, because it was said slaves fears of death, the judgment, and a^ Jong 2. It is contrary to the word of Cod:— in their judgement the laws of Christianity re- fi&~3ee Agents' names at the head of Sloan's N. B. All operations performed by me on the Yours, respectfully could not be kept

THE NORTH STAR.

From the Lil erator. "TOU8AINT L'OUVERTURE.»» fflimtianzou*. Halsted's Eclectic Medical Institute, The book has been written with great care, to a ottx TO WM. LLOYD GARRISON. plain, simple, common-senje style easily to be un- ROXBURV, May 34, 1850. The English papers inform us that and Water-Cure Establishment. derstood by every person, and bv a practical physi- RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE IN OHIO. r cian aa.l a thorough botanist. We can recommend For the North Star. He alone breaks from the van and the freemen, this new play of Lamartine, the poet- PHIS Institution has been in successful operation X during fourteen years, for the cure of all Chronic it with entire confidence, as being a work superior He alone sinks to the rear and the slaves! statesman, at its first representation Asylum for the Sick. in all respects to any other book of the kind ever LINES, Our Colored Fellow Citizens in We may march prospering,—not through his pres- Diseases, and such as cannot be removed by medi- R. HAMILTON'S Hydropathic and Analytic cine alone. published at the price. ence ; produced a great sensation. Tous- Asylum, No 217 Exchange Street, opposite the Written on reading the report of the proceedings in Ohio have, during the last two years, D MORE THAN THREE THOUSAND Pa- Families in the country, ar.d especially those lir- Songs may inspirit us,—not from his.lyre; saint LtJttverture, the chieftain of Orphan Asylum, Rochester, N.Y. This Institution ing in new countries and unhealthy climates, should Congress on the Extension of Slavery. made very spirited and commendable Deeda wif be done,—while he boasts their quies- is now firmly established and in successful opera- tients have been restored to health and usefulness Hayti, was a slave on the plantation of by the treatment pursued at this Institution, who not fail to procure a copy and have it at all times at cence, tion. The proprietor analyzes every diseag e'.hat is hand, in case of sickness as they might thereby by efforts to secure the Right of Franchise. Still bidding crouch whom the rest bid aspire. M. Bayru, When the rising of the admitted there, and applies the natural and appro- could not find rrlief by any other course of medi- cine. Hundreds who had been confined to their some simple remedy save an expensi ve and protrac B* \V. J. WALKER, They have held conventions, sent Broionings 'Lo3t Leader.' negroes took place in 1791, Toussaint priate remedy. Although water is used in every way trd doctors bill. Whether well or sick, such a book that is applied in any water-cure establishment in beds for years, and who were almost in despair, refused to join them until he had aid- have had renewed hope and courage when they have should be in every house as a safe and sure adviser forth addresses, passed resolutions, and FRIEND GARRISON: the United States, yet the proprietor wislies it to be in time of need, the direction given for persons in O God! that men should thus forget the price their ed his master and family to escape to expressly understood that it is not relied on as the only learned that others, laboring under as many discour- delivered lectures with a view to dis- I trust it is not too late to congratulate agements as themselves, have been cured by this health cannot be too strictly attended to by all. fathers gave, Baltimore. Mons. B. had discovered or principal lemedy in the treatment of disease sub- The price at which die book is sold is so low that you on the result of the Anti-Slavery mitted to his care. treatment after everything else had failed. Fighting on crimson-flooded field and pose the public mind favorably to their in him many noble qualities, and had Those who are laboring under CHRONIC, NER- every family may have a copy, and none should be Anniversary in the city of New York. This Establishment is designed for that class of VOUS, or SPINAL difficulties, CURVATURES, without it. curdled wave, object, and not without success, for we Ever since I first opened my heart to instru££ecT him in some of the first invalids who have failed to obtain their health by all &C, which produce symptoms of almost all other The book is put up in Paper binding, and can When they sternly cast their lives on the hazard of branches bf education, and to the ne- other systems ef practice, and are still unable to have observed a marked change in the the cause of freedom, I have felt and diseases, with their accompaniments—as DYS- easily be sent by mail. Postage only 6^ cents to any walk or stand on their feet, and are confined to their a die, gro's gratitude for this kindness was PEPS1A,RHEUMATISM,NEURALG1A,COS- aartof the United States. tone of the press of that State with re- said, that an educated black man is beds, wearing out a life of misery and suffering with T1VENESS, LOSS OF THE USE OF THE 0CJ- Any person sending us ont dollar by mail, aad Resolved to livs in freedom, or, struggling for owing the preservation of the master's out any hope of ever beiug any better. the best anti-slavery argument,—little LIMBS, NUMBNESS, LOW SPIRITS, PAR- pnd paying postage on tbe letter, shall have four it, die. spect to Colored Citizens, which may life. In 1797, Toussaint was appoint- anticipating, meanwhile, the recent The remedies made use of in this Institution not TIAL INSANITY, and a host of other diseases copies sent him free of postage. be traced in part to their own efforts at ed by the French government general- only entirely remove disease hut give increased arising from the same cause—SPINAL WEAK- -Sena in your orderss, there is no risk in sending 0 God! tl,at they should desecrate the memory of triumph of Messrs. Douglass and strength and elasticity to the system. Many have self-elevation. If they fail of accom- Ward. I know of no orator equal to in-chig£of the armies of St. Domingo, NESS, which theynior tlieir physicians understand, money by mail, it comes to us daily, and the book* the brave, ' and under his government the Island been brought here from different parts of the coun- and which medicine alone will not cure—to such always reach th""ir destiuation. Wlio, for their children's freedom, sunk each to plishing their grand object at this pres- Frederick Douglass, and it seems to try, Mho had neither walked or borne their weight sufferers we would say, we are curing hundreds just QCJ- Four families can club together and eend a was happy, tranquil and prosperous. on their feet from five to fifteen years; and some like you every year. Physicians bring their wives dollar bill, and have four books sent to one addres*. bloody grave; ent constitutional convention, as is like- me that the anti-slavery cause owes as who have been unable to dress or undress, or even much to him, to his forbearance, man- Napoleon attempted to re-establish and children to have them cured—why not come WANTED—Agents in most of the States to tell Who proudly reared their stars and stripes, and ly to be the case, they must not be dis- to feed themselves, and in the course of a few weeks yourselves, and save life, time and money 1 this work, almost every family will purchase it is swore that they should be liness, perfect balance and wit, as the slavery in St. Domingo, and though would be walking with the elasticity of youth and earried to their doors. A small capital of from f 20 the quickness of a pedestrian, astonished at them- We are using water in all the various ways in couraged, but rather glory in continu- cause of human rights to your untiring the project failed, yet the chieftain which it is applied in water-cure establishments; yet to $50 will be necessary for each agent. Address, A day-star for the captives, and a beacon for the selves, and surprising their friends and all who saw vott paid, GEO. W. FISHER, free. ing, the struggle, remembering the old and noble championship. I am glad was sacrificed. He was seized and diem when they first came. The treatment of thL we do not rely selely upon it, or upon medicines as they are generally understood and applied; but a April 1,1849. 6 Exchange-et, Rochester, N. Y proverb, that they who shoot at the that Douglass is my half-brother, and I hurried on board a vessel at nignt, and Institution is particularly calculated to remove the O! would to heaven that from those graves, a carried to France, where he was con- diseases peculiar to females, such as COMBINED TREATMENT WITH .ELECTRICITY, moon though they fail to hit it, never- thank heaven that our Anglo-Saxon and a new mode of application which truly is' magi- startling voice might come, arrogance is like to be somewhat aba- fined in a cold, subterranean dungeon 1st. The falling of the Womb, in all its stages cal in its efficacy, and is alwajs sure to cure, in one That should thrill far o'er tlio nation, and should theless, shoot higher than those who and conditions in patients, from twelve years of age half the time it takes under any other treatment, ted when we consider that he is not at Bessswfl, where, in April, 1820, he up to sixty, and even if they have been confined to G, W, reach the humblest home: allowing that treatment to be successful, which is not aim at the earth. We copy the fol- wholly our kin. You know very well died. W^iittier, the poet, in thrilling their beds from one to twenty, unable to stand, walk, the ca»e one time in ten. A voice « hose cheering tone might bring a balm to lowing proceedings of the Constitu- that sympathizing with you fully in re- immortalized the dark war- dress, or undress themselves, or even too feeble to heal the smart bear any noise or speak aloud. FEMALE DISEASES.—Prolapsus Uteri (falling gard to the principles of your actions, 2d. Weakness and Falling of the Bowels; Pain of the womb,) Leucorrhea, [whites] suppressed and tional Convention from the Anti-Sla- 1 OIL 01 tbe poor down-trodden bondsman's sore-crushed honoring you for your firmness, I have, in tl»e Side, ShouMers, Back and Head • Spinal excessive menstruation, the diseases iucident to and bleeding heart. very Bugle.—r: D. A CAJTOID WITNESS.—Epes Sar- Diseases, Liver Complaints, Sinking Serisation at that, period known as the • turn of lifeV-involuntary 101! HORSES••&. HUMAN nevertheless, feared sometimes lest the Stomach, Palpitation of the Heari, Dyspepsia discharge of urine and injuries 'from Childbearing, How lonz, my country, O how long, shall this dis- Among the resolutions adopted is one you should press your, argument with gent, the Editor of tho Boston Tran- all ita forms and stages, Piles, C\>9tiveness, Di which are more frequent than Physician* are willing grace be borne1 unrighteous point. I have feared that script—a man who has no affinity with arrhcea, Suppression of the Menses, Excessive to acknowledge, especially within their own practice. UNPARALLED IN THE HISTORY OF instructing the Committee on the El- Menstruation, Whiles, all Nervous Diseases, Cold Females frequently suffer, for years from the diseases How long shall tender children from their mothers' the cause you love so.much might suf- Abolitionists—having been an eye- incident to their sex, and linger out a life of help- MELiClNE ective Franchise to inquire into the ex- Feet and 11 ands, St. Anthony's Dance, Tetters of AS THE MOST breasts be torn! pediency of engrafting a clause in the fer from the apparent injustice of your witness of the row in the Tabernacle, all kinds, Salt Rheum, in its worst forms, Neural- lessness and pain, when a few weeks' or at most a How long shall bitter, scalding tears fall hot on abstract statements. When I listen- wrote to his paper an account of the gia, Tic Douloureux, Rheumatism, Consuinptiod in few months'treatmeut, would remove their difficulties Remarkable External Applicatioi Constitution more effectually to pre- and restore them to their families, with health to ma il.ood's cheek, ed to you in public, a feeling of pain scene, in which he says: iu first stages, General Weakness and Debility. vent the immigration and settlement of The proprietor has given hid whole attention to labor, to enjoy themselves, and to contribute to the Ever Discovered I And ireedom's air polluted be with outraged wo- It was the first time I had seen happiness of others. This has never failed to lie negroes and mulattoes within this has mingled with my admiration, and I the alx>ve diseases for the last t en yyears, , and hass iM[ME andd experience have fully proved that this man's shrieks? have prayed that you might be so led Frederick Douglass. There seemed treated them in an e~*entirel* y different way from any accomplished in a single instance in this Institution, UNIVERSAL REMEDY has not its equal State. Of course it took aDemocrat(!) however weak and helpless the patient may have that, resisting evil unto the death, you a disposition to hiss him down on the other private practictice or public Institution in this on thee list of popular medicinemediciness , hhavini g bbeen "b beforf e How lung shall summer zephyrs, from gentle south- to propose such a resolution! Its ad- country; and such ha.-h - beeb n hhii s .success, and so cer- been on entering it. Many have come hundreds of the public for more than fourteen years. Testimo- ern skies, option shows the ruling spirit of the might not needlessly array the preju- part of Captain Rynders and other tain are his remedies in their effects on these dis- miles on beds, in easy chairs, by boat, by carriage ny of the most disinterested character of its won- dices of your audience against your pillars «£ the church. But Douglass ease*, that instead of publishing a long list of cer- and railroad, who had not walked" for years. These derrul effectB on the animal economy is almost daily Be laden with the aror.a of Christian bondsmen's Convention. ladies have walked miles daily before leaving the cause. I felt thus in the May of 1849, deprecTTf/hgly remarked, that surely tified curen, he wishes to give mat class of invalids presented to the proprietor. It is worthy of apo- sighs'? On the 15th inst. Mr. Cook, oi seeking to obtain their health a sufficient guarantee Institution. dal remark, that beside the great and extraordinary How long each gale be tainted with woman's bitter and 1 then had to thank Frederick the audience could not apprehend that against any false pretensions, exaggeration, impo- Such is our knowledge and confidence in this unpar- powers in the cure of Medina, presented two memorials sign- alelled treatment for all long standing or Chronic dis- moans; Douglass for rising after remarks that any difficulty would be created by a sition or deception, FO that no one need be to any DISEASES OF THE HORSE, ed by about filty inhabitants of Stark expense in this Institution without being banefited eases, of whatever kind or nature, that we will offer the in which its virtues first attracted the attention of And manhood's sterner voice be heard, in deep and were liable to be misunderstood, and monkey;" and he thereupon replied, following and Portage,—one praying that the nobly, generously, religiously resta- The proprietor will enter into a special coutrac. the Farrier and Farmer, and the wonder of the bitter groans'? new Constitution may secure to all the in a mingled strain of sarcasm, pathos with any one who wishes to do so, that he will ad- PROPOSITION: public generally, it lias been successfully employed ting and pursuing them. When I re- and manly scorn to the harangue of mit into the Institution, to advance the money and We will enter into a special written agreement with in a great variety of the maladies which Well may'st thoti, Ethiopia, " stretch forth thy citizens of the State equal rights and his medical predecessor. I really can- «ijy all the expenses from any part of the United such as desire it, who enter the Institutian, follow the AFFLICT THE HUMAN RACE. hands" for aid, privileges, irrespective oi complexion member what )our course has been "States here and .back home again, before be com- rules and regulations, and go through the system, oj Ignorance of facts and philosophy, start at the not nan» the white man, in Congress mences the treatment, and give a bond to board them, treatment, to pay their travelling expenses to and from assertion that any one remedy can possess within And cry to heaven for vengeance—aye, for ven- or race; and the other praying that the for the last twenty years, what you en- the Institution, and board, lodge and nurse them, and dured while f'slept in my cradle, I or out, who could have acquitted him- together with his professional services, for nothing, itself the virtue ol curing many diseases. Experi- geance loqg dda«L new Constitution may accord to all the self move eloquently and ably—with a if he does not help them according to contract. Anv give them our professional services, free of charge, if ence of more than fourteen years has nevertheless Well may'st thou curse the Christian and hate the members of the Commonwealth equal feel that neither I nor those who come one thinking the above proposition not a sufficient they are not helped according to agreement. This it is established the fact, that Merchant's Celebrated more graceful ease or dignified self- guarantee against misrepresentations and expense hoped will put a stop to cries of empyricism from Gargling Oil, or Universal Family Embrocation, Christian's God, rights, political and civil, without re- after me have any claim to the crown possession—than Douglass did on this without receiving equal Ijenefit, can let the proovie- those interested in keeping patients under tlieir own will cure most cases and relieve such as the follow- For thy children are the Christian's slaves—thy you wear. We have hardly a right charge, and will be a guarantee to those worn out gard to sex or color. Mr. Cook mov- i His voice is strong, musi- tor know what wil. l>e satisfactory, and it shill be ing, among many others in the cure of which this blood staiiis Christian sod. ed that these memorials be received, to praise* you, for the conduct which duly considered. by disease, who have spent much of their substance Oil has been completely successful and in which oth- read and referred to the committee on has spoken louder than words, for the cal and pliant; his utterance measur- This Institution has grown up from private prac- iu procuring medicine, and seeking relief, without er pretended remedies have completely failed- Thank God! not yet, America, can all thy children ed and promp; his language choice, tice by the inflnence of those who have been helped finding it; that here they will not spend their money RHEUMATISM, PAINFUL NERVOUS Af- the Elective Franchise. perseverance which no bodily suffering without benefit, aud that no false statements or im- fections, Bites of Animals, Frost Bites, Corns, bow; pointed and beautiful; and there is a here, as nothing has ever been published before; The redoubtable Mr. Sawyer— has overcome. Not as an Abolition- and the proprietor means that it shall sustain itsel. positions will be practiced upon them. Boils, Whitlows, Asthma, Bruises, Burns, Let deathless fame await each name, and laurel reserve of power conveyed in his man- by its own merits, or pay the expense of those who The modus operandi of curing Female difficulties is and Scalds, Cramps, Strains, Sprains, (whether he is related to him of Sau- ist, then, but as the friend of Human a neu> discfree press and free cures that have been made in this institution, because iined jor years, are relieved immediately, and if not pre- tion of the kind, so far as the colored lips, let me thank you for the stand heart \*ould lend. After he had spo-they must soon be believed; but to let it be mor vented from walking by OTHER diseases, can go ud Also a host of diseases Dare firmly stand, unyielding, 'gainst the proud ken some minutes with a spirit, a read- extensively known to the poor suffering invalids and down stairs in 48 hours after commencing treatment, in Horses and other population are concerned. I don't thus far maintained in May, 1850. without fear or trouble in regard to their OKlaiK AL dif- animals,such as oppressor's might. iness, and a propriety which extorted that have spent hundreds of dollars in trying all SPAVINS, care if they prefer to let women vote After such an exhibition -of the despo- other systems of practice, and without much or°any ficulty. To produce this almost instantaneous relief, Courage, defcndeis of the right, and enemies of admiration from friend and foe, he l^nefit, and still remain confined to their beds from the patient is subjected to no pom or inconvenience, and Sweeney, and hold office—that don't disturb me." tism of the New York mob, we need m every instance a speedy cure u performed. If any wrong! not be surprised to know that the offi- turned abruptly to the audience, and five to twenty years, that there is an Institution RINGBONE, —[Laughter.] exclaimed: whose treatment is different from any other one the one doubts let them stltct the most trying and diffi- Windgall, Poll Evil, Not to the swift belongs the race, nor battle to the Mr. Archibold said; "I began to ces of her city government have been United States, and is particularly adapted to tlieir cult case they can find, and test our veracity and shill. Callous, Cracked Heels, strong. long abandoned to men who could be "Look at me—and judge between situation, and can have it cost them nothing unless Our TERMS are easy. Galla of all kinds, see, sir, that we are likely to be con- they are materially benefited. N. B.—Any one wishing to know more about our Fresh Wounds, Bruises, Then tbragfa your foes nnM on you like billows on siderably annoyed by petitions of this hired—the retainers of any mean me and that gentleman's theory—am I the rock, not a man?" A thundering Fes went From the nature of treatment in this Institution, system of treatment for Luwo diseases or any other Fivtula, Sitfast, Strains, Lameness, class, ahd 1 would suggest that we just enough to purchase a conscience. A the nnmber ofpatients must be limited, therefore the difficulty can address us [post paid] and we will Sand Cracks, Foundered Feet, Scratches. Stand firmly and undaunted, and abide the tem- up in reply from many voices. proprietor does not solicit the patronage of slight and send them an account of the Institution—Certificates OR GREASE, MANGE, FARCY, as quitely *s possible allow all thes negro man and a half-negro, whose of cure—official report of last year, &c, free oi pest's shock! ordinary cases which may be easily helped by other Numerous are the unsolicited statements of pa- effusions i f f My and fanticism to go t generous blood a miserable Anglo- systems of practice; nor does he want any one to etiarge—together with the most respectable refer- ences in the city and country. tients themselves, and others who have used the Oil, You wage no war fur conquest, you strike no blow the table, without debate or remark— Saxon streak has not been able to pale I Cotros CULTIVATION IN JAMAICA. come, unless they wish to get well, and are willing of cures which in themselves appear so remarkable for harm; with the least possible notice." have spoken to this New York mob, —The cultivation of cotton in the to be made well enough to walk from five to twenty P. S.—Our room is limited, therefore we want that were they at all interested in a pecuniary point miles at a time, and follow it up day after day in none to apply that can be cured at home. We pride they could hardly have been credited. t 'gainst a damning curse you dared to lift an Mr. Townsend said he would be per and have conquered it. In spite of British West Indies, and in other pos- succession; and also willing to be made able to en- ourselves in curing what others are not fortunate enough to do. The c«l£^rated Dr. Parker also writes as followa: arm: fectly willing that these and all oth« the press, the link between man andsessions of Great Britain, is becoming dui-e as much labor and fatigue as most of people Dear Sir: I have prescribed your Garglim Oil ia that call themselves well, as he means that every Communications should be addressed to HALSTED various cases of • -• «• And though the tempest lower, and the skies are jetitions should be received and refer the monkey has been finally snapped! a topic of great interest and attention ALL one that goes through a thorough course of treatment! ** > Medical Institute, Rochester, N. Y., post PRACTICAL SURGERY, dark and drear, red in the usual manner without dis The last six months have been rich in with ^e British Government and peo- in the Analytic Institution shall show by their in-! P*l£' K£ EK H as a liniment, with marked success, and would com- Yei strike right manfully for truth, trust God, and cussion, if gentlemen would cease t anti-slavery fruit, and little has ripen- ple, '{•^hcipally from an apprehension cresued strength, elasticity of motion, firmness oi ^ J CES.—Joseph Field Ex-Mayor, and mend it to physicians generally for external use ia that sirioua difficulties may arise from texture, capability of endurance, and improved Rev. G. W. Montgomery, Rochester, N. Y. all contusions, tumors, sprains, white swellings, do not fear. oppose or characterize them as "ef ed to so good purpose as Daniel Web- health, that the treatment in this Institution is found- fusions of folly and fanticism." Wi ster's defection from the truth and the present dependence of Great Brit- and in all rheumatic affections, where catcras! N. Y. Central College, May 10. ed on the natural laws of organized matter, and JOHN D. REVALEON, Hair Cutting Saloon means are necessary. As a diccutieat, it is harm- they agree to this? right. I have no time now to echo ain upon the United States for a sup- consequently its superiority over every other dif- tr and Perfumery Emporium, 114, Blackstone-» less where the febrile symptoms have been reduced ferent system of practice. Mr. Mitchell had serious doubt Mrs. Swisshelm's impressions of the ply of an article so essential to the by general treatment. In SUih cases, it is live most From the Gem of the Prairie. mercantile and manufacturing prosper- All communications addressed to Dr. THOMAS emcient remedy within the circle of means uow ia whether any petition proposing to clas man, as I might. In that regard, I HAMILTON, Rochester, post paid, will receive FREE PRODUCE STORE. use. ity of the former country. THE SORROWS OF EARTH. the negro population of Ohio with re have long sorrowed over a noble wreck. immediate attention. If requested, reference will EW GOODS just recived. General reduction I would also recommend it to community at lane From an advertisement in a New be made to those who have been helped iu this Insti- N in pricesprices. as a safe and powerful remedy where there u n» ference'to their rights and interest It was hoped by many, doubtless, that tution ; and also good references as to responsibility Fine 4-4 Prints various stvles. general fever in all the above diseases, to be used The Sorrows of Earth—say, who heeds not their with our wives and daughters, coul( he would find some noble excuse for York newspaper, we learn that a Cot- orthe proprietor to meet the above expenses if," New styles of Prints of medium quality, usual width freely, and to counteract inflammation in a remark- ton Company is now being formed for required. Fiue and wide able manner. In bruised wounds It prevents swell* swaji be made in respectful language. H< our fathers' compromise with sin and - Paper Muslins. Also Colcred 'Mid visions of gladness, in daikness they stray; would be very glad if gentlemen wouli death; but had he, yob must have lost the oultivation of cotton in Jamaica, Cambrics. ing, and consequent soreness in hot weather. Curtain Calico. From the peculiar nature of this Oil, and the Whet Hope's syren voice sings a soul-charming lay, suggest to their constituents the pro the ground that we must either enter and the advertiser, as agent, wishes to ATIIOL WATER CURE. Superior fine Chintz Umbrellas receive applications for shares. It is Oil Cloths. unparal.eled success it has met with in the hands of Ami Fancy o'er all shed's a mystical ray, perty of separating in their petitions such a compromise or protest against HE Subscriber begs leave to call the attention Satinets, good and cheap. Also on hand, mostly at ER ? A tER STAQB PRS of Invalids, especially those suffering from ?^ ? ™ * STAQB PS Some chord of the heart will with anguish be torn, and carefully distinguishing betweer our unholy Union. proposed to purchase a certain estate T reduced prices Ginghams various qualities an,I , 13 but justice to say, that of th« But Wm. Lloyd chronic disease, to his hydropathic establishment in of between 2,500 and 4,000 acres, in great number of medicines which have been offered Some discord through Hope's lovely song will be these two objects. He was opposed to Garrison and the Great Expounder Athol, Mass. styles. none have been so well adapted to the prompt cur« borne, the vicinity of Spanishtown, the me- Fine and heavy Skirting, Sheetings, and Pillow combining them. It is a pity that the read the Constitution alike! I trust that His house was opened for the reception of patients of Diseases to which Horses are liable; itbubeea Through the bright realms of Fancy some shadow tropolis of Jamaica. Cotton grown on past season, and it is believed offers excellent facili- Muslins. very justly called a Complete Panacea for the Horse people of Ohio Ihould not square Jheii every American will read his late Striped Cambrics. Fine 6-4 Plaid Mus in.i will move, principles speech, and will know henceforth that the Island is stated to be remarkably dies for a philosophic and thorough course iu hydro For instance, read the following: to suit the taste of Mr fine in quality and, when once planted, pathy. 1 he supply of water is abundant, and in Muaiin de Lame, pldin and neatly figured, all wool And we languish in vain for her beauty to soothe; Mitchell! there is no middle ground for him to puriturity hhaa s been pronounced " equal to water on a linens, warranted fre« from cotton. TO OWNERS OF HORSES. Oh the Sorrows of Earth'"they are present for aye, the friendly nature of the climate and bliStilled." The location is quite eligible, being but Flannels 4-4 good and price l*w. Canton flannels This is to certify that I liave had for many years the Mr. Holmes, of Hamilton, inquircc rest on, will understand that if he does care of from one hundred to two hundred horses, 'Mid visions of gladuess, in darkness to stray. soil renders it independent of much caro it short distance from the V. & M. railroad. The white and colored. whether the signers of those petitions not oppose, he must support our 'pe- veinity abounds in a variety of scenery, and has Table Diaper and Cloths, of different styles. and have made use of Merchant's Gargling Oil for on the part of the planter. two years past, and can safely say, that for all the The Sorrows of Earth! Oh the Sorrows of Earth! were white or colored. His vote must culiar institution.' charming grounds for walks and rambles. So that Apron and Furniture Check. Cotton Handkerchiefs. n°-n- fwllled Pa^oon Stuffs. Al*o Linen diseases that horses are liable to, I never saw iu Wo would be glad to hear of the with the water, suitable rpgimen, mountain air, and Drilling &c. Say, where do these heart-chilling breezes have depend on that. He was unwilling to We that had loved him so, fclbwed him, honor- equal. I use about one bottle per month, and re- exercise, patients can scarcely fail to obtain the Long and half Hose, fine and heavy. birth? receive petitions from the colored por- ed him, surrp.^s of this, and every other effort healthful results for which they labor. eommend it to the public as the best medicine for Knitting Cotton, various Nos., bleached, brown, and hoi ses now in use. In the home of the high, in the home of the low, tion of our population, or even seem Lived in his mild and magnificent eye, to increase the supply of cotton cultiva- The following case illustrates this remark. Mrs. colored. E D MINOR. Learned his gieat language, caught its clear ac- All orders addressed to the proprietor will *b* To the brightest of prospects they give tbe death- ted by free labor. B., wife of Dea. B., of Warwick, Mass., aged WaddinWaddi g white and colored Cotton Laps. Abo, to entertain any disposition to receive cents, promptly responded to. about thirty-five years, was brought to me Fast Kenned Loaf Crushed and Pulverized Sugar. blow , them, lest the fact might go abroad Made him our pattern to live and to die!' August. Her case presented the following pheno- Get a pamphlet of the Agent, and see what won- Brown Sugag r good quality, of various grades, ders are accomplished by the use of this medicine. In the palace of pride, in the cot of the poor, and encourage them to petition from all TirE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE mena. If placed in an erect position, and left un- k excluaiveli We are told, in unmistakable lan- supported, she forthwith fell backward to the t« thlith ° .°K o ^°u ell y FreF e LaboLb r GGoods, bold by respectable dealers generally in the Uni Their canker i* eating, full slowly, but sure, FUTI'UE.—The Liverpool Albion glan- to which th° e Subscriber would invite die attention quarters of the State. ground. If being well supported, she made an ted States and Canada. Their dark pull is hovering o'er land and o'er sea; juage that we must give up our pant- ces at the past, and the prospective for of country merchants as well as his friends and the Mr. Cook: "I believe that I am i effort to walk, either foot, when carried forward public generally. ALSO by POST & WILLIS, WM. PITKIN.L. B, Would we quaff frotn the fountain of pleasure so ng fugitives, with their hardly earned 1850 and gives £this brief but compre- despite her efforts to the contrary, would cross the' SWAN, WINSLOW & YOUNO, H, D. WADE quainted with nearly every individual Much pains u taken by the Managers of the Free ight to draw a short breath, to the other. She had been in this condition nearly a Rochester. free! signers of these memorials,and I believe hensive view: Produce Association, to assist the Subscriber to E a rd Hen ! pettiest U. S. officer, who chooses to year. Her treatment commenced the 16th of Sept., large the assortment from time to time. i ^ ^ £ ^ ' J, then, that we hive not'reached Manchester Ginghams'; Checks, Apron and Fur- iew IR more of a religious character, having been dearth; The memorials were received and Anti-Slavery Office, referred to the committe on the Elec cause is a gospel of itself, and the end of the storm, only a lull be- niture; Canton Flannel, unbleached; Muslin, riginally edit«d by Dr. Chalmers, and now since Not a tree but the leaflets are doomed to decay; contend* against the same foes as bleached and unbleached, of various qualities and No. 31, North Fifth Street, Philadelphia. his death, t>eing conducted by hia son-in-law, Dr tive Franchise. tween the gone and coming blast. We width; thin Muslin for linings, brown and colored- Hanna, associated with Sir David Brewster. Iu Not a flower that is blooming but fadeth away; the gospel in Judea. One bitter like- On the 20th, Mr. Gray, of Lake, of- walk upon gunpowder. A spark is Bird Eye Towels; black and white Waddiiijr' FULL assortment of anti-slavery publication literary character is of the very highest order. The Not a smile, not a hope, not a joy, not a love, ness we may all deplore. Among the enough to cause an explosion, and we Cotton Laps; Lamp Wick; Bed Ticking, an ex- A is kept constantly on hand. Also a handsom Westminster, though reprinted under that title only, But uicknes-i, or sorrow, or death will remove: fered a resolution, that the Constitutiot primitive Christians, a jnart's foes were hive firebrauds flying in all directions. cellent article; Calico, Stockings, Knitting Cotton. variety of miscellaneous publications, and usefu is pubhseed in England under the title of The For- Oh the anguish! the deep-seated anguish that require the passage of laws prohibit- &c. &c. and Fancy Stationery, eign Quarterly and ^VesUllinster—it being in fact a they of his own household. So are —Blue Hen's Chicken, Orders for Goods, or letters desiring information All letters relatatini g to the business of the office union of the two Reviews formerly republished and wrings ing any officer connected with tne ad- reprinted under separate titles. It has, therefore ministration of justice in the State they now. I do not mean that anti- may be addressed to J. Miller McKim, 31, North to be directed to J. Miller McKim, 81, North Tbe heart of a mortal when hope spreads her slavery feeling creates family discord, At the first performence of Lamar- Fifth-street; Daniel L. Miller, Tenth-street• or to Fifth-street, Philadelphia. jul—tf the advantage by this combination of uniting in one wings! from aiding in the arrest or detention o James Mott, No. 35, Church Alley. work die best features of both as heretofore issued. ine's play in Paris, at the Porte St. The above Periodicals are reprinted in New York* Then the any person claimed as a fugitive from but simply that the subject being of A large and handsome assortment of Prints how sorrows of earth are full heavy and such importance that no man can dodge Martin, a crowd collected round the on hand. jul—tf "Every Man his own Physician." immediately on their arrival by the British steamers, dark, slavery or involuntary service. doors as early as twelve o'clock; at the in a beautiful clear type, on fine white paper, aad And weigh d iwn it, brings out into the light those dif- THE HOME DOCTOR. are faithful copies of the originals, Blackwood'i with mourning the mariuer's Mr. Sawyer demanded the ayes and opening the throng was immence. In TUST PUBLISHED, a new and valuable book Magazine, being an exact/ac-w/a/e of the Edinburgh bark. fering degrees of conscientiousness Colored Sailors' Home, 8 noes on this resolution. He wanted to the first scene the population of St. Do- O for every family in the country, and one that may edition. see whether the Convention was will- which make it sorrowful work some- 330, Pearl Street, New York. be consulted with perfect safety. As its title page Tbe Sorrows of Earth! They are present for aye, times to flbide with those we love, mingo was exhibited collected on the indicates, it is "THE HOME DOCTOR, or Family PRICES FOR 1849, (IF SUBSCRIBED FOR EARLY.) ing to have a provision incorporated in F «f t\if «hve, and strangers on a visit In the happiest lot, in the sunniest day. banks of the sea, upon whose blue sur- Manual, giving the causes, symptoms and treatment For any one of the four Reviews, $8 00 per annum. whether of the family or the nation. X to New York, can now be accommodated with For any two Oh! could we but find in our journey ing here, the new Constitution in palpable viola- of Diseases; with an account of the system while in do 6 00' May God give us strength to endure face was reflected the brilliant light of as good Board, and at as low a price as in any othei health, and rules for preserving that state. Appen- For any three tion of the Constitution of the United tnMun tne house in the city. The house is large and con- do 7 00 Some power to shut out "these pluntoms of ded to which are recipes for making various medi- States. every national and every individual. » black Marsellaise was sung venient; will hold comfortably seventy persons. For all four of the Reviews, 8 00 fear;" . test, until the end be come. May we wi'.h enthusiasm, and, throughout the Families can have private rooms, and every atten- cines and articles for diet for the sick room. The * or Blackwood's Magazine, 8 00 Wecannot—.we ennnot—we seek it in vain; Mr. Swan moved to lay the resolu- tion paid to tlieir comfort. WM. P. POWELL. whole written for general use and dailylpractice, bv For Blackwood and the 8 Reviews, 9 00 watch and pray ceaselessly for those piece, the aid of beautiful scenery and John B. Newman, M. D." ' For Blackwood & the 4 Reviews, 10 00 This life must bo stricken with sorrow and pain; tion on the table, which was carried. we love, but first of all, for that lovtloT •managed machinery gave to the May 11 ,1849. A resolution offered by Mr. Hunter Also, accompanying this book, or separate, is payments to be made in all cases in But still we may soften the rigorous lot, striking incidents and energetic poetry "THE HERB BOOK, a book devoted exclusively CLUBBING. of Ashtabula, proposing to insert a truth, which is the love of God. By fixing our eye on the sun-lighted spot. May this expression of sympathy an effect which quite won the admira- Palmer's Artificial Leg. to Herbs, giving their names, varieties, description, Four copies of any or all the above works will Though cbud» be around it, the brighter it seems, clause in the Bill of Rights declaring 'T'HIS entirely new, beautiful, aud eminently ser- medical properties and doses, use, time of gathering, sent to one address on payment of the regular sue strengthen the right cause. Use it, tion of the audience. The acting of scription for three—the fourth copy being gratis. As life is more real contrasted with dreams. that life shall never be taken for J- vicable limb, which has received the highest and many other directions very useful for every fam- crime whatever, and that imprisonmenanyt and me, always and allwhere, in behalf Frederick Lemaitre assisted the poet, awards and rao3t hearty testimonials of all the ily to know, and written expressly for family use." EARLY COPIES. • E. S. 'J . of human rights. and the whole was received with en- principal scientific institutions and surgeons ol The Herb Book is devoted solely to Popular Med- A late arrangement with tae British publishers of Troy Lakes, Wis.t March, 1850. for life shall be the highest punishment hospitals in thu country, in addition to those who cal Botany, and will furnish on that point all the Blackwood's Magazine secures to us early sheets of CAROLINE W. HEALEY DALL. thusiastic applause. When the curtain have used the limb, as being iu every respect supe- inflicted in any case, was referred to fell the poet was loudly called for, but nesired information wanted for general use." that work, by which we shall be able to place the the Judiciary Committee. rior to any limb ever before invented in Europe or The two books are put up and bound together and entire number in the hands of subscribers before an\ WAR AND ERROR. "Thou shall not deliver unto his lie had left the house. The audience America, is now manufactured in Springfield, Mass. contain 200 pages, price 25 cents, or sold »eparate portion of it can be reprinted in any of the American We have condensed the above from master the servant who is escaped from sung a refrain upon the favorate tune by Mes»r=. PALMER, CWKRIER & HUDSOW. at 12i cents. Journals. For this and other advantages secured to Were half the power tint fills tho world with terror, the Ohio Standard. Thty warrant erUue satisfaction The symptoms of each disease are carefully given our subscribers we pay so large a consideration, that Were half tho wealth bestowed on camps and the master unto thee: He shall dwell Lampion, which was so universally sung REFERENCES. so that one may be recognized from another, to pre we may be compelled to raise the price of the Maga. vent practising iu the dark; also the treatment, a zine. Therefore we repeat " subscribe earlv * iul* court.*, with thee, even among you in that place luring the days of the revolution, mak- Drs. HAMILTON and SPRAOUE, of Buffalo. CP He who gives for the sake of ng use of the name of Lamartine in- Dr. OANSON, Batavia. sketch of general physiology, and rules lor keeping the price is low. Given to redeem the mind from error, thanks, knows not the oleasure of civ- which he shall choose in one of thy in health, together with observations on their causes itead of Lampion's. The whole affair Drs. WEBSTER and MOORE, Rochester. Remittances aad communications should aJw«y« Ah»io were uo need of arsenals aud forts. ing. * • gates, where it liketh him best; thou Dr. POTTER, Gorham, (who wears one.) means of avoiding deleterious influence*, and such be addressed, post-paid or frankeu, to theiiubiaW shall not oppose him."—Deut. xxiii, 15 was very gratifying to the author. Dr. Howe«, Syracuse, other remarks at are deemed appropriate, for both LEONARD SCOTT & Co. ' maU «n4/«na{f * 7% Fulton Street,