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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-04-11
BY JOHN G. WHITTIER.

And South and North, let all be there
Where he who pilied the oppressed
Swings out in sun and air.
Let not a democratic hand
Ihe grisly hapgman's task refuse;
There let each loyal patriot stand
Awaiting Slavery's command
To twist the rope and draw the moose
But vain is irony-unmeet
Its cold rebuke for deeds which start
In fiery and indignant beat
The pulses Of the heart.
Leave studied wit, and guarded phrase
For those who think but do mol feel:
Let MEN speak out in words which raise
Where'er they fall an answering blaze
Like Aints which strike the fire from steel
Still let housing Priesthood ply
Their garbled text and gloss Of sin
And make the lettered scroll deny
Its living soul within;
Still let the place fed titled knave
Plead Robbery's right with purchased
lips,
And tell US that our fathers gave
For freedoms PEDESTAL, slave,
Frieze and moulding, chains and
whips -
But We who own that higher law
Whose tablets in the heart are set
Speak out in words Of power and awe
That Con is LIVING YET!
Breathe forth once more those tones sub
lime
Which thrilled The burdened Prophets
Tyre,
And in dark aid evil time
Smote down on Israel's fast of crime
And gift Of blood, a rain of fire
Oh, not for US the graceful lay
To whose soft measures lightly move
The Dryad and the woodland lay,
Overlooked by Mirth and Love
But such stern and startling strain
AS Brtain's hunted bards flung down
From Snowden to the conquered plain
Where harshly clauked the Saxon chain
On trampIed field and smoking town.
By Liberty's dishonored name,
By mans last hope and failing trust,
By words and deeds which bow with
shame
Our foreheads to the dust,
BY the exulting Tyrant's sheer
Borne to US from the old worlds thrones,
And, by his victims grief who bear
In sunless mines and dungeons drear
How freedoms land her faith disownsi
Speak out in acts : the time for words
Has passed, and deeds alone suffice
In the loud clang Of meeting swords
The softer music dies!
Act-act in Gods name, while We may,
Smite from the Church her leprous
limb,
Throw open to the light of day
The bondman's cell, and break away
The chains the State has bound on
him.
Ho !-every true and living soul,
To Freedoms periled altar bear
The freeman's and the christians whole
Tongue, pen, and vote and prayer!
One last great battle for the Right,
One short sharp struggle to be free -
To do is 10 succeed our fight
Is waged in Heavens approving sight
The smile of God is Victory -
%Three new publications from the pen of
Rev. DR.. Junkin, President OF Miami Col
zoe. Rev. Alex. McCaine, Of the Metho.
isl Protestant church, and of clergyman
f the Cincinnati Synod, defending Slavery |
n Scripturai ground, have recently made |
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-04-11

The cost of the Brazil Mission for a
year is thus estimated by the N. Y. Tx
press:
Recall Of Mr.. Hunter, $2250
Outfi: of Mr.. Profit, 5000
One years salary for Mr.. Profit, 5000
Return allowance for Mr.. Profit, $3.50
Outfit of MIR. Wise, 5000
Total S3l,5OO
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sortment Of GOODS usually to be found
in an establishment of this kind, consist
ing of Patent Lerer, Lepine, alarm,
Jeaoeled and Cannon English, Double
B0kL0m StniSS. French and German
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BY LAST NIGHTS NAIL.


BY the way Of Havana, (says the N. 0. Bee,)
we have received intelligence from Vera Cruz
to the End instant Little Of importance had oc.
Cured Mr.. Bankhead, the new English minis
ter, had not yet arrived; but an English steam
packet was in sight, and it was believed to be the
1Inconstant, with the Minister on board. Nothing
positive 10 known Of the relations between Eng
gland and Mexico.
It is stated that somewhat spicy correspond
ence had taken place between the French Min
lister and the Mexican Government, and that the
former had advised his countrymen not to give up
the privilege of retail business, and not to become
naturazed.
General Waddy Thompson was at Mexico, and
Santa Ana at Magma de Clavo.
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MEAD, NJ. D.,
Secretary.

% C. WASHINGTON, PennsyLuania avenue, BE-
1U. tceen 9Th and 10TH streets, has just received his
spring supply Of fancy and staple Dry Goods, equal
in style and variety to any other stock in the District
FANCY GOODS.
Elegant Silks, in great variety, from so cents to ~
Watered figured, and plain Black Silks largo supply
Plaid and and striped Silks, light spring celors
Wool Balzarines, most fashionable style
Silk and Wooden Balzarines, a new and beautiful
article
Mousselines de Laine large supply great variet,
Colored Bereges, of every style and quality
Silk striped Bereges, every color and quality
French Lawns, very best quality .i Z
Lace striped Bazarnes and Lawns
Ginghams, French and English Chintzs, &c @ Ii
Silk and Satin Shawls and Scarfs, splendid article
Berege Shawls and Scarfs every style and price
Elegant embroidered Thibet and Mousselme Shawls
Fancy Handkerchief, Scarfs, &c.
STAPLE Goops.
2 cases super and medium Irish Linens, Richard
sons celebrated, warranted pure and very cheap
case Wright's very superior, for American market
20 pieces "A for pillow cases
40 superior Damask Table Cloths, from to 1874
10 pieces Russia Table Linen, durable and cheap
article
Damask Napkins, Linen Towelling, &c.
l2-4 and l0-4 Russia and Irish Sheeting II
Birdeye and Huckaback Diaper III
Russia Diaper and long Lawns
In Short every article of the kind usually required
for housekeeping.
DoMEsTICs
Super and medium undressed Longcloths expressly
for shifting
10 bales GA, A, and 7-8 unbleached Cottons
general assortment of goods for boys wear
roR cENTLEMEN's WEAR.
20 pieces blue, black, and fancy colored English and
French Broadcloths
Blue, black, and fancy colored Spring Cassimeres
Satin, Masceilles, and other Vestings
Satin Mousselme, and other Scarfs, very rich and
beautiful
large supply Of Gloves, Hosiery, Suspenders, &c.
The above, together with every other article in
the dry goods limo, having been carefully selected at
the different markets at the North, customers may
confidently rely on finding them as cheap as at any
other establishment in the District
mar 2l--- r. C. WASHINGTON.
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BuaGLARY.--We, are Informed that the house
of Mrs. Hill, on street. between l4th and 18th,
was entered by robbers on Monday night, and
silver plate of the value Of about 5000, besides
$2O. in specie, stolen 1t appears the thieves en-
tered by cutting hole in the glass at the side Of
the door large enough to admit the arm, by which
means the door was unlocked. The plate stolen
consisted Of massive old-fashioned tea and coffee
pots, dessert and tea spoons, &c. The alarm
having been given before the thieves had conclu-
ded their operations, they effected hasty retreat
leaving behind fine cloth cloak and silk um-
brella, which, it is hoped, may lead to their ap-
prehension and conviction.
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MOTICE.-The subscriber has on hand and for
IN sale, at Mr.. C. B. Cavert's Steam Saw-mill,
near Bladensburg, and also near the Railroad Depot
Washington, large and general assortment of sea-
soned White Oak, Red Cum and other timbers,
suitable for House framing, Mwrlghts, Wheelrights,
&c. Also Axletrees, Hubs, &C., seasoned and green
Planks for Wagons and Carts, &C. Also Maple and
Red Birch Beadstead Scantling from A to inches
square. Also for sale at the Washington Railroad
Depot, from one to one hundred and fifty cords Of
Oak Wood, at a per cord, delivered. Persons
wishing 10 purchase, will please call on the subscrib
er in Washington, near the Railroad Depot or leave
their orders at the Railroad Office Of MIR. r. Belt,
Also for sale, Coz gallons r pure Cider Vinegar.
Terms Cash. J. CAHO, Agent for
mar 2l--dtml c. B. CALVERT.
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LIAR BRUSHES AND COMBS.-Just received
IL at the Washington Perfumery and Fancy Empo-
rum, corner of Pennsylvani Avenue and 18th street.
an additional supply Of HAIR Tooth, Nail, and Sha-
wing BRUSHES
Tuck, Side, Dressing, and Pocket COMBS
Which now renders my assortment one OF the most
complete offered for sale in this District.
The public respectfully invited TO call and cx-
anime. JAMES CLEPHANE, ~
mar IA Corner Of Penn Az. and 18th u.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


The first question in order was the subject un.
finished yesterday, concerning Gen. Jackson's
and MIR. Claws sentiments upon the tariff.
Mr. HAMLIN'S motion for reconsideration
was pending.
Mr.. WELLER moved that the whole subject
be postponed until week from next Monday.
This proposition was about to be decided by
yeas and nays, when Mr.. WHITE, of KY, sug-
gested to the Speaker that the House having
seconded the previous question, and thereby re-
solved that they would noaV consider the subject
| the motion for postponement could not be en-
| tertained.
The CHAIR, after moments reflection, 50
decided.
A motion was then made to lay the mo-
ton for reconsideration on the table, and on this
| the yeas and nays were called, and the motion
was rejected by 1872 to 90.
| The yeas and nays were next taken on the
motion to reconsider the vote by which the
| House had rejected MIR. Browns amendment,
| Substituting spurious extract from Mr.. Clay's
| speech, taken from the Ohio Statesman to MIR.
Kennedy's resolution endorsing Gen. Jackson's
Warrington letter; the motion to reconsider pre-
vailed by vote of l02 to 70.
| The yeas and nays were then taken on recon-
sidering the vote by which the House had or.
dered the main question.
This was to give an opportunity for Mr. Wei
| ler's motion for postponement Mr.. White de-
sired to say something before this vote was TAX
en-, and addressed the Speaker; while he was
calling in loud voice upon the Chair, the
Clerk commenced the call of the roll, and he
was thus cut off
The motion to reconsider prevailed by log
| to &c.
Here followed multitude of points of order,
and a general discussion as to the power of the
House further to take the back track, or to go
| ahead, or to stand still.
| The CHAIR decided that if the vote upon the
previous question was reconsidered, the subject
| would 60 over until the next resolution day.
| MIR. DROMGOOLE supported the Chair in
this view.
Mr.. WHITE took opposite ground, and en-
deavored TO convince the Chair Of his error, but
| the Chair was impenetrable
| tedious hour was spent in the discussion of
points Of order, which the Chair finally overruled
Mr.. BROWN, Ia, then asked that the rules
| opportunity for personal explanation.
Mr.. WHITE hoped tina, the gentleman would
be allowed this privilege, and that he (Mr. wy
might be permitted to reply in few words.
Mr.. DROMGOOLE said the request of the
gentleman from Kentucky was most extraordi-
nary-a gentleman wished to make personal
explanation.
Mr.. SCHENCK called to order.
Mr.. BROWN said he would withdraw his
motion.
A scene Of general disorder followed, which
was finally broken up by call Of the yeas and
nays on the motion to suspend, which was car
ried by III to 40.
| Mr.. BROWN said he should not trespass upon
the time Of the House by any heightened expla-
nation. When the gentleman from Maryland
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At PIANO FORTE W.aREROOyM.

nj PL4yNO FOKIE W.AREROOM.
In UNNS & CLARK'S Piano Agency, '.,,der Apollo
HaH-Just received, two superior Piano Fortes,
from the well known and highly popular factory Of
Messrs. NUNS Clark, of New York; one is an ele-
giant rosewood six and half octave Piano Forte,
grand action, Of new style, superior instrument
new style, superior instrument.
1t would be needless to enter into detail in regard
to the merits of those pianos the manufacturers
names are sufficient guaranty of their excellence,
both in point of tone and durability, as am autho
rized in saying that, in eighteen years manufacture
ing, then has been piano returned being
defective.
Ladies and gentlemen in want of superior piano,
will do well to call at the Piano Wareroom before
purchasing elsewhere. Pianos be furnished from
the above factory to order by the undersigned, and
shipped to any port thereby saving the expense of
tour to New York. Members of Congress and others
might find this to their advantage, all pianos from
the above establishment are warranted.
mar 26-lm VIM MORROW.
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ions of General Jackson, embodied In his letter
to North Carolina, II struck him that he had in
his drawer some remarks Of Mr.. Clay upon the
same subject. He opened it, and found in the
Ohio Statesman the extract which he had pre-
sented in the form of resolution. He pre-
sumed the extract he had made to be correct,
but he was bound to state that he had not else
where found any such remarks. He had writ
ten to the editor of the Ohio Statesman to in
quire where he obtained these remarks, and
when he got reply, he would state frankly to
Mr.. b. went on to quote from letter Of Mr..
Clay, in. which he had said he was in favor Of
the Compromise Act, and in favor of incidental
protection. 7(Laughter.) Mr.. B. read another
extract from some remarks Of Mr.. Clay in regard
TO the Compromise Act.
Mr. WHITE asked him where il came from,
and he answered, the New York Herald"
(Laughter)
Mr.. BROWN said he would defer other re-
marks until another occasion, when he would
examine Mr.. Clay's views upon that subject
more at length.
Mr.. WELLER then rose, and moved that the
House resolve itself into Committee Of the
Whole on the state Of the Union. He had had
enough of this subject.
Mr.. WHITE appealed to the magnanimity OF
the gentleman from Ohio, to withdraw this
motion. 5
Mr.. WELLER, after some hesitation, con.
sented provided the gentleman from Kentucky
would say that he wished to make personal
explanation.
Mr.. WHITE said he did. He then read the
extract which Mr.. Brown presented as Mr.. Clays,
and said he had pledged his honor to the gentle
man from Indiana last evening, that this extract
was a forgery. Mr.. w. then went on to read
Few ~ov,,,o I'D
speeches, as reported in the Intelligencer, but
he was constantly interrupted by calls to order.
[NoTE-The extract from the Ohio States
man purported to come from speech OF Mr..
Clay at the special session Of al, and Mr.. w.
was reading from the speeches made by Mr.. Clay
at that period to prove the forgery.
Mr.. HALE, of N. H., raised point of order,
finally, which the Chair sustained.
Mr.. WHITE appealed, but afterwards with
drew the appeal, and
Mr.. CAMPBELL, of s. c., submitted mo-
ton that the gentleman from Kentucky be allow
ed TO proceed in order.
BY a vote Of 81 to So Mr.. w. was allowed to
proceed, but he was still interrupted, and
Mr.. RATHBUN, Of N. Y, Formerly a Whig,)
called him to order.
Thus beset ON all sides, Mr.. White contented
himself with leaving this subject (where it is
perfectly safe) with the people. a
NEW WING MEMBER.
Mr.. DARRAGH, of Pa, the thirteenth Wing
member elected to Congress since the session
commenced, appeared, and was qualified for his
seat.
SECOND REGIMENT OF DRAGONS.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole Mr.. CAVE JOHNSON in the Chair,
and took up the above bill.
After brief discussion, it was reported to the
House without amendment. .stne
MIRA. v. BROWN moved the previous ques-
ton, and the question was taken on the passage
Of the bill by yeas and nays, and the same was
passed by vote Of 81 to as.
The House adjourned
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MT SPRING MILLINERY.

mt SPRING MILLINERY
Mrs. s. PARKER would inform the ladies of
Washington and its vicinity, that they will have an
opportunity of selecting their SPRING MILNE
RY from of the largest and most elegant assort-
ments ever offered to their inspection. They were
imported from Paris expressly for Washington.
Due notice will be given Of the day Of opening,
which will be early in April.
8. PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Penn Avenue, between 9Th and 10th streets.
mar 90
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new volunteer company called the Column
bian Riflemen, has been organized by number
Of our spirited and patriotic young men Mont
gomery d. Corse, Captain; r. S. Douglass, Isl
Lieutenant; B. T. Plummer, ID Lieut.; F. A.
Aler. Gar.
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CoNcERT.--It will be seen that Signor Ca.
sELLA, who has been SO well received in the
Northern cities. purposes giving concert to-
morrow evening at the Assembly Rooms. Those
fond Of good music, land who are not y may not
have another opportunity Of hearing this distin-
gushed violncellist.
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tn KEEP IT BEFORE THEN
i o THE GENTLEMEN Or DUelNEGS or
THIS CITY, AND COUNTRY MERCHANTS.--
It is the intention Of Mr.. MANkRH = have Coun-
terfeit Detector published in this city, II be Cd
tain sufficient subscribers, on new method--tslL
ing counterfeits in a moro simple manner than game
raj corrected and delivered weekly with ~ Eatas
Of discounts Of foreign paper in this city ~ Pha-
delphia. Those who wish to subscribe, win % VII
to call and register their names. The Subscriber
having been more than twelve years IN ~ bank
note exchange, has the faculty Of knowing bstter
than other publishers.
Bank notes and gold bought and sold
aistles THOMAS MANLEY,
mar % Next door to Beers's Hotel Penn. Nv.
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TWENTY.EIGHTH CONGRESS-,
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1914.
FIRST SESSION
SENATE.

SENATE.
A communication was received from the State
Department, giving an abstract of. returns Of ac-
counts for the relief Of American seamen.
The CHAIR presented the proceedings Of the
Florida Legislature, praying that this Territory
may be divided into two portions; referred to
the Committee on Territories. Also the memo
a pension.
Mr.. BUCHANAN presented six memorials in
favor Of the existing tariff.
Mr.. MOREHEAD, memorials from Pennsyl-
vania, to the same point.
Mr.. TALLMADGE, memorials from Albany
Skeneateles, Maiden, and Onondaga in favor of
the existing tariff "
Mr.. WRIGHT, memorials Of the same char
acter.
Mr.. PHELPS, lie memorial from citizens
Of Rutland county, Vermont.
a.3 ~ ta6 TEXAS.
Mr.. BATES presented memorial from
citizens of Northampton, Mass met in Town
Hail. without distinction of party, which declares
that there is no power in the Constitution to an
mex foreign state to this Union a
Mr.. TAPPAN said he had received paper
demonstrating against the annexation of Texas !;
he had some doubts about the propriety Of pre-
sition before Congress. II rumor spoke truly, it
would have been more properly sent 10 the Ex-
ecutive.
Mr.. BUCHANAN presented memorial from
James Lynch, of Philadelphia, who represents
that the annexation of Texas would largely in
crease the home market, and be greatly bene-
fetal to trade; therefore, he prays that Congress
will take measures Immediately to annex Texas.
BILLS, REPORTS, ETC.
Mr.. BATES, from the Committee on PEN
sions, reported bill to prolong, for four years,
the act of 1912, which provides for giving pen
sions to widows of certain officers.
Mr.. JARNAGIN made several adverse reports
Mr.. PHELPS called up motion, submitted
some time since by him, for ordering the print
ing Of $500 extra copies of the Patent Office re-
port adopted.
Mr.. BARROW moved that the report of S.
NJ. Butler, Indian Agent, to the Secretary of
War, be printed; adopted.
After the disposal of large amount of miscel-
aneous business, the Senate passed to the con-
sheraton of the resolution of the Committee on
Finance, upon Mr. McDufie's bill.
Mr.. BENTON resumed his remarks, and con-
tinued his historical analysis of the tariffs.
Mr.. b. made pathological discovery in the
midst of This researches, which was, that the
word tariff was never heard of until 1910.
After Mr.. BENTON had concluded, the bill for
the settlement of private land claims in Louis-
ana was ordered to be engrossed.
Mr. SIMMONS is expected to address the Senate
tomorrow on the tariff.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

THE subscribers beg leave to in
form the public, that they have re-
ceived, and are now making up, a
supply Of superior Morocco and calf
skins, suitable for ladies shoes and
gentlemen's boots. They are also
prepared to manufacture to order, at
the shortest notice, any thing in their
line. We would request gentlemen
to call and examine our waterproof
boots, which we can sell "a Cheap as
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n5-Sr. PArRIcK's CHURCH, F SrREEr.-The Rev.
DR. Ryder will continue his lectures in this church.
on this "wednesday evening at seven o'clock
mar 81
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HALL & BROTHER have just opened splsndid
IL assortment Of spring goods, consisting h part Of
Is pieces rich spring Silks, very handsome
Is pieces black Alpaccas, very 6nc
IS pieces French Bombazine, very 6ne
Is pieces Ganze de LANES
10 pieces light Alpaccas, very fine
90 pieces stripe and plaid Ou'bre MOusssiiaes
SO pieces medium quality Mousseiines
1000 yards changeable Moussclines, ct 49, cents
500 yards second mourning Do at 20 cents
Is pieces new style Balzariao s.a
20 dozen Rivere and hemstitch grass linen hdds
10 dozen ladies' Cuffs
10 dozen Collarets
SO doz. children's linen cambria Hdkfs. at 81 o.
20 dozen light kid Gloves
200 Sun screens
100 pieces Irish Linens
100 pieces plain and plaid Cambrics
is l0-4 Beraise Shawls, splendid article
20 1914 Silk Shawls, q splendid article
l2 l0-4 black Silk Shawls, splendid article
100 pieces black Calicoes
500 pieces colored Calicoes
Is cases bleached Cottons
20 bales brown Cottons
50 pieces Ingram Carpets
Is pieces Stair Carpets
SO Florence Braid Bonnets
And variety Of other articles too numerous -
mention. We ask the favor Of customess il general
to give us CALL determined to suit u qual-
ity and prices mar s.
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SIaMoR OAsELLA,
FIRST VIOLINCELLA TO HIS MAJESTY THE
KING OF SARDINIA

IIAS the honor to announce his arrival to the CT
Ii tizens of Washington and its vicinity, and re-
spectfuly informs them that he will give his first
and only Concert at the Washington Assembly Rooms,
on Thursday Epens ,er assisted by several profess
sors. Of his own merits artistic, Signor g. will
only refer to the commentators in the ~ York, Phi
ladelphia, and Baltimore papers, in which cities his
Concerts attended by the most fashionable and
elite of those places and received the most heartfelt
and enthusiastic applause. mar 27-2t
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OITIZENS' BALL,

FOR THE ERECTION OF A LYCEUM HALL.
TNHE members Of the Metropolitan Lyceum hav.
L ing received the most hattering encouragement
from the citizens of Washington, beg leave respect
fully to inform their friends and the public generally
that they will give Citizens Ball on Monday, April
Piled for the erection of Lyceum Hall.
As the citizens of Washington are well aware
there is not single edice in the Metropolis of the
Union which is dedicated to the Of literature
although our sister city Of Alexandria can boast of
splendid hail. which has been erected BY the gene
benifcence of the citizens Of that place and it
is, therefore, with the utmost confidence that we rely
upon their aid and support in the praseworthy UNI
dertaking in which we are engaged
The ball will be under the entire control of the
Metropolitan Lyceum, and they pledge themselves
that nothing their part shall be wanting TO give
satisfaction to all those who shall honor them with
their presence.
The following gentlemen have been selected as