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TREASURY DrrATNtNr,
February %, IS43.
Sra: I return, herewith, the papers in relation to
the conflicting claims Of Joseph Slater and j. T. Cow
an. assignee Of James Thompson, to the northeast
quarter Of section 30, township % north, range =
west | concur with you in the opinions expressed
in your letter Of the 18th September, 1912, IN rela-
ton to the conflicting claims in this case, addressed
to the register and receiver at Jackson Missouri
and my decision is IN accordance herewith
Very respectfully,
w. FORWARD,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
TuonAs II. BLAZE, Esq,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office
march 3l-law6w
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NOTICE,

NOTTJE,
In relation 10 The remordi Of The Land Office
fr IN The torn Of Lima 10 Upper !Sondusky,
in Ohio.
DURSUANT TO the provisions Of the frs, section
OF the act Of Congress, approved March I'd,
lS43, entitled "sn act providing for the sale Of
tain lands the States Of Ohio and Michigan ceded
by the Wysndot tribe Of Indians, and for other pur-
poses" the Land Office at Lima, will be re-
moved to the town Of Upper Sandusky, within the
limits OF the Wysndot cessIon, soon practicable
Further notice as to the pre- Use time Of removal
will be issued by the Register and Receiver Of the
Lima Office.
Given under my hand at the City Of Washington,
this llth day Of April, A. ID. ls43
JOHN TYLER.
By the President;
THO. II. BLAZE
Commissioner Of u, General Land Office.
april l3-law6w
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NORTHEASTERN MAII-SUMMER AR
RANGMENT.
PosT OrFIcE, WASHINGTON CRY,
.4pii 4th, lS43.
TINE NORTH EASTERN MAIL, ria Baltimore
i &c. will, until further notice, be closed at this
Office at p: and p. m, and will arrive al a m
and g. p. IN.
WILLIAM JONES, p. W.
April 4-u
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April l2-dif

lust received, a choice assortment Of new and
y beautiful Flower Seeds, grown by ID. Landreth !;
ALSO further supply of Garden Seeds growth 1912
For sale by A. GARDINER,
april l4-3t + street between 9th and 10Th.
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For tickets and shares and certificates Of packages In
the above magnificent lotteries, address
J. @. GREGORY & co, Managers,
Washington, ID. C.
UrAn account Of each drawing will be sent, i'm
medis,ely after II is over, to all who order tickets
from us april 7-2aw3wdScn
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NOR RENT, two story brick dwelling house on
l. G. street, between l4th and 18th streets. Ii is
desirable rerdence for private mily--t contains
seven rooms, kitchen and pantry--also, a green
house and small garden.
The above house is also for sale. Apply to
JOHNSON s. CALLAN,
april 8-3t General Agents.
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Besides prizes OF sI5O-s100-sS0-S 70-s60
s50-Si0-S -s20-sl5-s12-sl0
10 number lot,cry-l6 drawn ballots.
Tickets only $40; Halves $40; Quarters S.;
E'gbtbs 81 50.
Certificates Of packages Of rs whole tickets 1910 90
DO. do 96 half do 135 90
Do. do 26 quarter do 81 so
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SWORDS UNCLAIMED.
OK swords, prepared in obedience to various reso-
~ lutions of Congress, and intended to have been
presented to Officers of the Navy for gallantry and
good conduct in the actions with the enemy in which
they were respectively engaged, have recently been
found in the Navy Department
These officers being not in the service, and
perhaps not living, the swords properly belong, and
will be delivered upon the production of satisfactory
evidence, to the nearest male relative.
The names of the officers to whom voted, and llhe
actions in which they distinguished themselves, are
subjoned
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NAVY DEPARTMENT, April 4, lS43.
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| OST-A red morocco pocket book, containing a
IL small amount of money aud few cards. with
the owners name on them. The finder will receive
liberal reward, and the thanks of the if left
at the Madisonian office ap6-3t
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1843-12-07
ORDINATION.

l have been requested to announce to
the public, that w. G. T. Shedd has &C
copied call to become the Pastor of the
Congregational Church in this town.
Thursday, the 18th day of January, has
been fixed upon as the time of installation,
ard President Wheeler of Burlington
College is expected 10 preach the sermon
on the occasion.
Mr.. Shedd is young, but his intellect
and education are far superior to most
ministers who are farther advanced in life.
He knows how TO read the Billie and
Psalm book, while but few, even among
those who have graduated at Colleges,
and have gone through a regular course
of studies at Theological Seminaries,
seem to understand enunciating and en-
phaszing what they read, SO as TO in(use
lis spirit into the minds of their hearers.
Should Mr.. Shedds talents and acquire
menls be rightly directed, he will do much
good. That this may be the case, is The
sincere desire of J. Fl.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1843-12-07
VOIOlN OF lNL2Lsla!DWEEo
,don, Thursday, December 2, 1913.
w. G. BROWN, Editor, pro. TEN.
Anti-slavery whig--Henry Clay, sc.

AMtt.Slavery WMS""Henry Clays Ncs
The readers of the Voice will recollect
that an article appeared in this paper last
week, over the signature, "An:i Slavery
Whig," in which the writer rebukes the
Editors - more especially those preceding
me-for stigmatizing Henry Clay, by charg-
ing upon him that he is in favor of perpetual
slavery The article more particularly al
luded to, by the writer, in the 20 No. of this
paper, reads as follows: alarming Anti
Slavery. Henry Clay said in his perpetual
slavery speech: I'VE have now arrived at
an alarming stage of the proceedings Of
the ultra aboliionists. They began their
operations by protesting TO employ only
persuasive means, in appealing to the hui
mainly, and enIightening the understand
ings of the slaveholdiug portion of the I'm
ion. To the agency of their powers of per-
suasion, they now propose TO substitute the
powers of the ballot 6or.'" The caption
TO the article under consideration, is, 'Ca,
any good thing come out Of Nazareth
Come and See." This, the writer applies
to Henry Clay, and presents what he thinks
good, as emanating from that statesman. Il
the only question TO be settled between
Ants Slavery Wing and myself, was
whether any good had been done by Mr.
Clay, should not stop TO argue with hin
at ALL should be very foolish in so doing
therefore say, consider he has done the
nation much good, in different ways.
will now come 10 the question of stig
matizing Mr.. Clay. That Henry Clay did
in former years, say much against slavery
no one acquainted with his early history
can deny. That he has said strong thing
against this system too, in later years, yes
even so late as last year, no one can deny
He has gone so far as to say it was curs
to the master, as well as TO the sldve' Blu
this, suppose, does not cast stigma or
Mr.. Clay. Well, then, in what does thu
stigma consist7 Why, in saying that Mr.
Clay was in favor of perpetual slavery. Ii
order that favoriug perpetual slavery,
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InN APp NC.

On Saturday evening last, young man
Of this village was violently seized, without
law and authority, and carried by the hands
OF ruthless villains into another State. The
young man seized and carried away, has
been In the employ of ]. Holcomb in the
mechanical business, for some months-was
Industrious, generous and humane, and new
er have heard aught said against him.
The crime brought against him was, that
he had been some years ago engaged in
making dies for coming counterfeit money,
and that he was then taken into custody in
behalf of the State of New Y ork, and was
held TO bail in the sum of $1,000, and that
he had Iurched his bail, and was now called
for, &c. &c. The hyena who came and
seized him, stated that he had the necessary
authority from both the Governors New.
York and Vermont and thus seized the
young man & hurried him from The Stale, NOT
giving him time to ascertain as TO the truth
of his authority.
After The kidnapper had been gone from
the village few hours, (as near as the facts
could be ascertained from one who was
engaged in the vile work. he had no au-
thority either from the Governor of New
York or Vermont. If the young man was
guilty of the crime alleged against him, there
was legal way Of getting hold of him.
Our laws are quite rigid enough with Grim
inals convicted of the crime of counterfeit
ing. Will the good citizens of Brandon
stand still and see young Hlan torn from
their midst, with ruffian hands, without
uttering remonsrance against SO great a
crime Is all law and order TO be trampled
upon by such dastardy fiends, and no notice
taken7 Melhinks hear you answer, no.
Then appeal 10 the laws of our State, that
justice may be bad, and the offenders be
made to feet the indignation of good and
orderly cilizens.-D. M.
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s U NJ M A r Y .
Comm ON School Libraries.

AS the time for beginning to think
about commencing the winter Schools,
approaches, we deem it proper to call the
attention of parents and guardians in this
State and elsewhere, 10 the subject OF es.
tabishing LIBRARIES in our COMMON
SCHOOLS, adapted to the wants Of child.
rem and juvenile minds generally, This
subject has received considerable attention
in the State OF New York, and some eff
cient action has been had in the establish
ment of Libraries of this kind. From all
that we learn, the experiment works well,
and is likely TO prove quite successful in
supplying deSide'atum in our system of
education, which has long been sensiblv
;elt, Fifty, or even twenty five or thirtv
dollars well expended, would make good
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1843-12-07
PrOceedimgs at Faneuil Hall.

The reported speeches delivered at the
above named meeting are well worth
reading. The sketch Of all the proceed.
ings, including the resolutions adopted at
this meeting, are so lengthy, that there
was not room for the whole, in our small
sheet. 1t the people of this and the old
world reciprocate the labors Of each 9TH
er, in pleading for humanity, and the
thread which has twice been severed will
soon become a three fold cord,' which
cannot easily be broken William
Lloyd Garrison, was chosen Chairman of
the meeting. A few years ago. and he
was led through the streets of Boston
and lodged in Jail, to prevent the infura,
ted mob from taking his life, because he
occupied so strong ground against slave
ry. Now, he can say pretty hard things
against slavery, and no one dares 10 mo-
lest him. A few years ago, and 'Oid
Faneuil Hall was too sacred a place in
which to hold fanatical meetings. But
now laundering anti-sIavery response
TO 'Old lreland's remonstrance against
her sons supporting slavery, does not lies.
ecrate the walls of this ancient gathering
placel Glorious change. Within a
year or two, this old Cradle of Liberty
has been many times used for rocking the
child, Human Freedom. MAY the time
soon come, when tie pioneer nurses of
this cast away shall have put away
their feelings of luminosity towards each
other, and when all shall see eye to eye,
ia their efforts 10 advance the true princi.
pies of freedom throughout this land, and
the whole world.
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r E M A r X 8 .

The writer seems 10 think that improve
ments might be made in primary, or district
schools yet, after all, thinks they will new
err accomplish The object for which they
were designed. In order that the reader
may understand Mr. Farr on this point, I
can see no other way than for him to tell
what he thinks our common schools were
designed 10 secure, and then tell wherein
he thinks they will come short of the work,
if suitable Improvements are made. This
he can have chance to d. As TO the query
raised whether the propensties of children
are not all good, l will give it as my pres
ent opinion, that they are not. think,
however, that much of the wrong conduct
we see in children, comes from wrong in
slrucion, instead of tie inhere nj propensity
10 do wrong.
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THOMPsON,s VERMONT

History Of Vermont Natural Civil ana
StatisticaL-The readers attention is cali.
ed TO an advertisement Of the above work
TO be found in another column. From a
hasty glance at the work, should think it
contained much valuable matter, as the
author says, both "natural, civil and stalis-
tical."-D. S. NJ.
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a tyrant-and has sense enough 10 know
one when he sees him. Curran tells u'
his heart is warm-there's not colo
enough in our climate to chill his pulses
(CEeers.) Curran says he is hospltablt
and will he close his door on the fngl
tive, travelling by starlight, who asks
shelter and a morsel in the names OF a
common humanity Not to redeem q
thousand Erinsl Sir, ST. Patrick, they
tell us, was fugitive slave. The Lati'
mers of every succeeding year may claim
at least OF lIishmen, assistance In his
name.
What a farce, Sir! A slaveholding
Repeater On one side the ocean, be-
hold O'ConnelI! He has thrown down
the shillelegb, and the sword, too; anc
with both hands extended he stands ready
to grasp the sinking brother, no matter
what his sect or his mplexion, and raise
him to the platform of equal rights--ot q
common humanity. (Cheers.) And here
calling himself by the same name, asplr-
ing TO aid In his great cause, stands one
whose mouth prales OF peaceful revolu.
ton,' and nothing buts moral force,
while his right hand fourishes the slave
whip, and his foot rests on the neck OF his
fellow. (Appause.)
Prejudice against the negro! A gen.
une Irishman has none. When you
hear him talk of it, be sure some Yankee
taught him and, after all, he repeats the
lesson but awkwardly. He has no hearI
for it. Prejudice against color! Why
who was it exclaimed, MAY some black
O'Connell soon arise in America, and re-
deem another race from bondageF-
Would to heaven he might, say |. (lm-
mense cheering.)
l am not speaking only 10 Irishmen.-
| rejoice in O'Connell as man. Think,
Sir, while government was striving 10 &c,
him wound in its tolls, tolls, he will
break through as he did before like lion
through the SPIDERS web)-(cheers) y
while he stood with the fate of 100000
of men in one hand-even then, his heart
was Irish-big enough for the world
and he stretched that omnipotent other
hand across the water, and struck blow
which rings on every link of Cardinals
chain, and makes the signing bondman
leap up, confident that he, too, will soon
be free. Immense cheers.)
1t enlarges our idea of manhood. 1t
gives US a noble faith in our nature.
stand not here TO flalter him, even, if our
words were ever likely to reach his ear.
But we do thank him, that when we stood
alone, a feeble band, struggling against
fearful odds, and looking upwards 10 God
for strength hardly dared to glance
around for very loneliness-we do thank
him that then, of sudden, these sixty
thousand touching the famous Irish Ad'
dress of l84l) rallied at our side, and we
were strong in the warm hearts Of veterans
in Freedoms struggle. Long contin-
ued cheers.) Yes, when the battle ragged
loud and long-when false friends hover
ed near to beray-when the air was dark
with the darts of enemies-over the field
of doubt and confused struggle, beautiful
like trumpet with silver sound rung
out the tone of O'Connell's summons
bidding Ireland on this side the water
rally, as in Erin, for the cause of God and
human rights. (Appause.)
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the stand, but was assured by Mr.. Clay's
friends that he would prefer receiving it in
the presence of the multitude. 1t was ac-
cordngy presented in that way, and Mr..
Clay replied in substance, that he was
opposed to slavery (D-lhat he bad one
proposition TO make TO Mr.. Mendenhall, and
through him 10 his associates. 1t was this
he held about fifty slaves, of the aggregate
value of about fifteen thousand dollars. If Mr..
Mendenhall, and those who signed the petit
ton, would raise this sum Of $4,000, or
secure its payment for the benefit of the
slaves, should he emancipate them,he would
| then give an answer to the petition, and in
the mean time he would take il under ad-
visement. He also said that his negroes
were as we'll shod, as we'll clad, as sleek,
and as fat, and (pointing his finger signf,
cantly at Mr.. Incidentally he believed
they were as honest as he, or any of his
associates in the petition; and to clap the
climax of his gentlemany treatment of
Mendenhall, advised him to go home and
mind his own business
If Mr.. Clay has once been in favor of
abolishing slavery, l think his opposition to
the Convention 10 be called in his own
State, for the purpose of making an effort
TO amend the Constitution in such way
that the Legislature could abolish slavery
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COMMUNICATIONS.

have request 10 make to those who
furnish articles for this paper, the object
of which is to show that slavery is moral.
ly wrong. The request is, that they do
not occupy great deal Of room in prov.
ing that practice to be wrong. The rea.
son | ask this, is, that almost every man
in the free States already admits it to be
true, and think arguments expended in
showing how 10 get rid of slavery, will
be much more profitable. The,articles'on
the first page has valuable ideas in it, but
some points dwell upon, are rather tex.
trenuous, or foreign TO the question the
writer protested to discuss. Should he
write again, hope he will tell how he
thinks slavery should be removed-con-
fine himself more closely to the subject,
and be little more brief.
|, BEAR KILLED.-In this town, on Saturday
last, about noon, bear was killed by Mr..
Norman Harrison, weighing one hundred
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The re has recently been rising of the slaves
on some of the plantations in Matanzas. They
were, however, Immediately put down, and 30
of them killed, and 81 taken prisoners, whilst
others hung themselves rather than be taken by
the auth critics.
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Thanksgiving in Ohio, on the 18th
inst, by proclamation of Gov. Shannon.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-05-09
ROCK RIVER SEMINARY.


This Institution of Learning is pleasantly situa-
ted upon a delightful erninence in the town of
Mount Morris. Oele county, ILL.,, and in afIording
facilities for the instruction Of young gentlemen
and ladies, is unsurpassed by any similar institution
in the West.
The Winter Session has been a remarkably sue
cessful one. Over one hundred and thirty students
have been in attendance, and have made that pro-
fciency n science and literature that reflects much
credit upon themselves and teachers, and proves
highly gratifying toiheir parents and guardians.
The Inst term closed with an examination and
three exhibitions; one by the Young ladies', and
two by the young gentlemen. At these exhibitions,
twelve young ladies read original ESSAYS and twen-
ty young gentlemen delivered original addresses
before an exceedingly Interested and delighted
audience. There two departments to the
school, Male and Female; under the care of three
male and two female teachers. The members OF
the two departments not permitted to visit each
others rooms; but those of one department may
enjoy the instruction of the tea cher Of the other de-
partment.
The next term commences on the first Friday in
May, and continues until the third Monday in Sep
tember. At the close, the examination and exhi-
billions will occupy three days, and at that time the
Faculty would be happy to see the parents and
guardians of the students, especially in attendance.
The terms are as follows: Tuition, from 50 to s.
per quarter; and board Groom rent, washing and
fuel ncll1ed) 81 ,25 per week. If the Institution
furnish a bed, an additional charge of IS cents per
week will be made. For further information the
inhabitants of Southport and vicinity are respect
fully referred to the Rev. Messrs. III. Crews and
James Mitchell. DANL j. pICKNEY,
Southport April %, 1913 Principal.
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PRICES IN lowA.--The Iowa Gazette Of
the 22nd ult. published at Burlington on
the Mississippi river, gives the price cur
rent Of various articles at that place as
follows: Flour, $2,2 to So, so per barrel;
Wheat, % cents cash per bushel; Corn, II
cents, and Oats 10 cents per bushel. Pork,
81 80 per 100 lbs; Beef, s., 90 to So, so
per do; Lard, 3 ID to cents per pounds;
Beans, 25 to 80 cents per bnshel; Potatoes
ID ID cents per do; Butter, 8 cents
per pound; Eggs, 4. cents per doz
Coffee, by the sack, 10. 10 cents per
pound; Sugar, N. O., 5 1-2 to cents per
ID. by the barrel; Molasses, % to 80 cents
per gal. by the barrel.-Lumber, clear,
&24 per 1000 feet; 2nd rate, SIS; Ord
rate, @13.-Brick, 81 per 1000; Hemp
seed, rs cents; Flax do. so cents per
bushel.
The price of freights from Burlington to
New Orleans is SLIP ID per barrel
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GJ7Thc following Composition written by lit
tie Miss, twelve years Of age, was read at the Pub
lie Examination on Wednesday evening last.
THE PLEASURES OF A MOONLIGHT
WALK.
Amid all the varied scenes ofnature there is none
more calculated to awaken in our minds solemn
but pleasing sensations, than walk on a pleasant
moonlight evening. If we turn our eyes upward
we behold the Queen Of Night, seated on her
throne ofmaosty, gazing down with peerless, beauty
upon the silent Earth. There is something so soft
and touching, that to look upon it, makes us love
the Being who made it. 1t leads us to contemplate
His power and goodness, and fills our heart with
gratitude and thankfulness.-Then the stars scat
tered over the sky have such melancholy sweet
ness, that it reaches and softens our hearts; our
ina gnations transport us to those distant worlds
and we picture to ourselves what we should see,
were in reality there.
There is a charm in the quiet splendor Of the
heavens; in the soothing influence of the Moon s
beams consisting as they do of pure light without
the presence of heat; in the calm repose that
wraps the busy world, and in the beautiful con-
trasts of light and shadow that mingle in the scene
ry might, which bushes all bosterous feeling and
inclines us to refection.--In these evening ram
bles. call to mind past pleasures and old friends,
and weep for those we once loved. but who are now
forever gone from our sight. Who is there that
does not delight in recalling to mind past scenes,
and thinking Of those to whom they once uni
ted by the ties Of friendship? THIS is certainly "a
most delightful exercise of mind, and one in which
have spent many happy moments.