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I 4. Resolred, That this session will no
admit any known stakeholder to member.
ship in this church.
5. "ResOlced, That this session will no.
permit any known STAKEHOLDER 10 preach
in the pulpit of this church."
If the above positions are assumed, and
boldly proclaimed in the South, what
should be The ground occupied by the
church North! Indeed, we might ask
what should be the position OF the Con-
grega,ionaI church in Cornwall, since by
eff ;ial act, they stand pledged to the non.
fellowship principles toward slavery and
Shareholders. We were recently inform.
ed that the following is a standing rule in
the Church of which Mr. Magil is the
present pastor, viz:
"ResOlred, That the buying, selling,
holding, bequealhing, or receiving by be-
quest or Marriage, any human being as
property. is heinous sin in the sight of God;
aud in its nature, usurping the preroga-
tive Of Jehovah, who says "all souls are
mine, land in its effects upon The en-
shaved, robs them Of their inaienable
rights given them by God"
The above resolve was passed. Dec. Is,
1886, is on record, and is now The stand
ing rule of The church of which Mr. Ma.
gill is Pastor and Moderator And in
view Of these facts, we would respectfully
inquire how the church in Cornwall could
elect man 20 The pastoral relation over
them, who was known 10 them TO be ar
owner OF one or more human beings, in
the very way that they have declared to be
"heinous sin in the sight Of God " And
also, we would ask, how could Mr. Ma
gill consent 10 such relation, which in
the official decision OF the church, impules
TO him "heinous sin ?" For MIR Magill
10 atlemp; 10 evade The conclusions which
seem unavoidably chargeuble upon him,
by denying that he holds the individual in
question as property will be regarded as
weak evasion, since it is impossible for
him TO hold him in any Other relation
The principle of property is the soul and
body OF American slavery. You destroy
the question of property from slavery, and
the system is at an end. 1t follows as n
matter of undenable fact, that if human
being be held as slave, he is held as
property and property only. c. P.
July II, 1916.
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Il o ss e 18 x ca
THE GREAT FIRST CAUSE,

The following, significant of the wonders of
creation, furnishes abundant evidence of d Great
First Cause is from the pen of Mrs Ope;
There's not leaf within the bower;
There's not bind upon the tree;
There's not dew drop on the flower,
But bears the impress, Lord, of thee.
Thy hand the varied leaf designed,
And gave the bird its thrilling tone;
Thy power the dew drops tint combined,
Till like the diamonds blaze ii shone.
Yes, dew drops, leaves, and birds and all,
The smallest, like the greatest things;
The seas vast space, the earth's wide ball,
.4lhe proclaim thee King of Kings.
But man alone to bounteous heaven,
ThanksgiviDg's conscious strains can raise;
To favored man alone its given
To join the angelic choir in praise.
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VOryLA OF lgI2IsIslD@EEo
SATURDAY, JULY 10. l945.
For the Voice of Freedom

For the Voice of Freedom.
Mr.. EDITOR More than a wear has
elapsed since you introduced TO your read
ers the communication Of A. G. II. 10 the
VI. Chronicle, stating real case OF slave.
holding in minister Of the gospel, at
tended with such circumstances as 10 the
estimation Of many TO amount 10 a jus
LITIGATION in the relation. Atlhe time yoU
noticed this case which A. G. Il. stated
was made known for well regulated re.
Election and calm reply" you informed US
tha, A. c.. II. was Professor Twining Of
MddIebury College, and that the udivid,
ual to whom he rcfe,s, is Rev. Mr. Ma gilt
Cong egalionaI Minister in Cornwall, 10
this State. Presenting there can be no
mistake as 10 the author OF the commune
cation upon which you commented, or the
one 10 whom the facts apply, will, with
your permission. call public attention again
10 this subject, and shall present some new
facts, reaect;ng additional light upon slave,
holding among the clergy Of Vermont.
The following brief contains all the
facts stated by a, c. T., In the case Of Mr.
Magil, VIZ
!. Ga the death Of relative, Mr. Ma
gill became unexpectedly the owner of a
slave. by beqneatAmeos.
2. MIR MagIl being principed againsr
slavery, could no, consider or treat Il fel
low being as property.
8. The bond:nan deprecated manamis
sion, because it would subject him by the
laws of Georgia TO seizure, or 10 exile
from his native place and the friends Of his
color.
A. Mr. Magill, the legal owner, gave up
10 this man his time, paying him when in
his own employ, wages as freeman, and
receive nough. of his hire when employed
by others.
S. Mr. Magill. on leaving the South,
proposed 10 the negro 10 come 20 the free
States, and accept Of a dwellng and land,
which had beNl pledged, on his proving
worthy. This proposition was declined,
in view Of sundering ties of home and
Misunderstanding also abundance Of en-
ploymert and good wages, &c.
6 Having been conducted 10 such re.
suit, Mr. Magil executed an Instrument TO
take effect al his death. releasing the man
from all the obligations of servtude, and
he, the slave, is now controlling his OWE
employment and wages, as a freeman
wocd.
7. Mr. MagiII is a minister OF the COS
pei; and this subject is brought before the
public, for the purpose of eIiciting candid
and judicious investigation, and especially
TO learn whether Mr. Magill can do any
thing more than he has done, or whether
he has not gone as far as duty would i'm.
pei any one TO go.
The above particulars, contain all The
strong points in The case of Mr. Magill, as
hey have been given 20 the public by A.
G. T.,-and to their consideration shall
we now call the attention of The reader.
!. And first, we remark, that slavery is
sinful IN ITSELF The most aggravatlng act
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OREGON.

IL is not our design at present to infringe upon
the resolution to which we have come, to add
nothing in the way Of formal discussion Of the
Oregon question. But there are incidental facts of
Importance that bear upon this great topic, which
we are quite sure our democratic readers especially
will excuse us in adver,ng to. An interesting rem
inscence has just been suggested to us by we'll
written letter from Washington addressed by Ajax
to the New York Globe. Il has caused us to go to
the fountain, to replenish our pitcher The whole
country win doubtless recollect the prodigous in
Auence which the Texas letter of Mr. Walker ex-
ered upon the public mind at the time of its publ
cation. That impressive statement Of the import
ance Of Texas annexation, was, we think, devoured
by readers of all parties The "Texas letter.
circulated in all our gazeltes. Upon the meas
ure which Mr.. Walker advocated with such
great ability, his argument constituted the text
book with that party, which derived from il bene-
fits so incalculable All this is well known, and
has been properly appreciated.
IL is curious subject Of inquiry TO ascertain what
were the opinions Of Mr.. Walker, who halls from
southern State, as 10 our rights to Oregon,
With the view of vouching high and inhu-
ential name and authority, which has been so
powerfully welded in the cause of Texas, we
have referred to Mr.. Walkers great letter
and gra,ifed ia finding that gentleman de.
caring himself with equal enthusiasm on the Amer
lean side of this question. Says Mr. Walker, in
his Texas letter: II am the Oldest surviving mem.
Der of the special committee of the Senate which
has pressed upon that body, for many years, the
immediate occupation of the WHOLE territory Of
Oregon. There, upon the shores of the distant
Pacific, if my vote can accomplish it, shall b
placed the banner Of the Union; and, with my
consent, never shall be surrendered single point Of
its coast, atom Of its soil, or drop of all its
| waters -
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RUNDELCuNn.

The eleventh number graces this evenings paper.
In points out some Of the effects which the tariff pro-
duces upon the great agricultural interests of the
country. II shows that the protection which it is
said to extend to wool, and cotton and other great
productions Of the earth, are literally humbugs-
that it furnishes comparatively uncomfortable
domestic market for the fruits Of the soil--and that
it taxes the great body of the community for the
benefit Of limited proportion Of the people. These
essays deepen in interest as they proceed. We
agree with the Rochester IN. W Advertiser
in the following sentiment which it expresses upon
the essays by Bundelcund
Farmers and mechanics, aborers and of leisure
of every profession and men Of profession read
the article publish to-day the subject OF the tariff
The writer lays bare the lying faaces Of It's advocates
with that force which truth and simplicity alone
We cannot conceive how any of whatever party
rise from the perusal of these articles without feeling
of Indignation towards those who fos,ed such monsroses
into the revenue laws OF the country"
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MR.. McLANE.

The Baltimore American" the "New York
before we contradict in detail the queries that have
been propounded to us by the "New York Courier"
The last and the final article Gas stately that we
should give to the subject, put the extinguisher
beforehand upon this new batch Of inventions.
But we are tempted to lay before our readers the
following extracts Of a letter from gentleman who
has The best opportunity oiknowing Mr. McLane's
feelings:
81 have noticed the unceasing gossip which sur
rounds the mission to England and fully of
the which wing etter-wrers make of this gossip.
know some of The parties who have thus trespass-
ed, INDEPENDENTLY the hand which see in the
Philadelphia North American protesting to come
from Washington. They are of the most mis-
chievous class of wing politicians, and would de-
light TO SOW dissenson between the President and
his cabinet, or his agents abroad.
know that our minister to London is proud to
represent the country when under the rule of the
administration which he cordially labored to put in
power, and now supports, and is indignant at the
Infamous abuse of our country and the policy OF
the democratic party, first put forth by the whig
press here, and re-echoed by the English journals
and in English society. The wings are savage for
want of something to find fault with. Their only
hope to be in setting MS by the ears and they
hope to draw the Union into some discussion or
revelation of diplomacy. And they are savage to
see all the great men Of the old Jackson party ready
to stand by the administration on the tariff, sub
treasury, Texas, and Oregon. They would like to
divide and conquer. Thus il is their columns TEEN
with stories Of disunion in the cabinet and else
wbere.n
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first year is a year of hard work. Books on th,
laws Of nations, and the laws Of the United States
should be furnished, and also the laws Of the coun
try in which the consulate exists aud Kent's Com
mentaries would also be valuable.
have recently perused with much interest let
ter entitled "Remarks on our consular system,
by c. Edwards Lester, United States consul a
Genoa, and call your attention to il as giving jus
account Of the subject.
The English consuls have salaries and fees, which
amount TO 900 to fl 500 sterling per annum.
The French consuls do not receive quite so much
but none are so poorly paid, and have little re-
speci shown them, as United States consuls. write
ieelingly, for was one for many years
Your obedient servant,
HUNTER
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,rb many scenes Of difficulty and danger
ssysyer il has been departed from, greatly fear
"A;rdiyduals elected TO Office will prove anything
W. ,el;ahle and trustworthy democrats. A factoui
po. o,;,v conscious of its own weakness; not an
s."osnilv attempts to devise ways and means Il
La, he will and wishes Of the majority No
"s,o Of human invention is perfect in iis opera.
ahen reduced TO practice. Nevertheless, il i,
,o wv lie part of wisdom 70 endure evils tina
ny ~, raiber than
eN' .,r1v 10 others that we know not of
$500. IS .,u,...I -, A.. s,a,.. J,,.;,o
In the "a no, h.s,, NJ, aIsar..sJ
the past yea's ~ Sas h..n he rasnl,3 In svsrv
and wha' e; haye Le.n slec,eJ who 10 90 :
instance 'nu' na, "ssen,ahla 10 he n,s;or;,v -,
the least we,e ~. hoi.s no, .,ao,ad M,
democrats ~ "'e ',;,sila, Is !, ;,s, a. aai
minority 10 ~ "a 80 ,,oI;,;.al annonsn,s ~,
ance anu, ~ -, ,hs,, MI smhs.r,;s,e,,
troll mat H'alo'.y w ~. ;,a.,,l,s ,s.,ae,y
10 their VIEW 50 49,. ,ana',r;aJ "a s.In,y.
Of departure lion, '.',s - 81. a"a sa 0,;
usage IN e.sy ~ n,,,;,;c.l ,,a;as;,,, !. s,oaI,
legislatures "n W.. W III, Ls .,,;r.,, c,.n,n',.
the chances " g." ~ .,;sn.,,o,, ~ $50,
lew, Dai'uou 'os h;,;..,a sa,;.a N; 80 n. a
personal p ilue - a,r,",,a ,.;.r hssr,s a.
among lher pond WI ~, olp;a; .;a;n aa,.,;,,O
ready nai'us " a. '.b;,, H., 49,,
the polnca' parry " !, a. 81 In Va,
Inc uenoe;aS y,:',.I :.a''... y. 80 !
an empire o. ''se' " 1870. as,N. ua 80
herence 70 .n,s us ~" , ,oa ,,,,".rI y ,,a no
its aseenaeney .'n,;,;s"l as.sanan,s n,,;a ~ :
blned enor,s ~ no I'o - ZOO, ofpa e 49, :n
presidential t"n' 90, - 800, .a - ,s pI' ~
previous tnefe'o, 'a u,, pa sav a.;a.n wy
system WIN g1es. s'J ,haas .sa \. I ra
alter ih's, iI,. aa.,:.. - -
tlity and eventually adopting and practising TINS
sane system o. pa'ay " sa,, nA. r n,:'e
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THANKSGIVING DAY.
TO HE Editor Of he Union:

10 lf Eduof 81 he Union:
Being iavorably impressed with thanksgiving,
and gratlhed that our city authorities Through our
honorable mayor have designated a day for the
purpose; and while il receives additional pleasure
from the privilege Of uniting with so Tany of our
fellow-cizens compose this District the States
Of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and numerous other
States on the same day, it may not be inappropriate,
while TO many ofus it il new, TO learn the opinions
Of those more acquainted with It's utility and man
ner of keeping il.
A writer, speaking of the day, says: ats advan
tages consist in calling to mind the blessings in
herii from our fathers and is means of transmit
ting them TO posterity" Another observes, ''tha
TO enjoy and transmit these blessings, civil POI
ltca and religious, is of the principal objects
we have U pursuit; and this day, in connexion with
our Fourth of july being truly .amsrican, when
all our privileges brought directly before for
consideration, tends to this end " Another says {:
"'rhe day does much to harmonize the feelings Of
community, blend the affections soften political and
sectarian strife, and unite ms together band of
brothers." Another, in speaking of the manner of
keeping the day. observes: ave consider religious
and social worship very proper on the morning Of
such occasions, and also visiting parties in the
evening, for the exercise of the social faculties. To
US, the return of absent and daughters TO the
parental mansion, once more TO cluster around their
aged parents, and cheer each others heartsto us,
such gathering as this has always been delight
fol subject Of thought"
These shadow forth some of the benefits of a
thanksgiving, and manner of keeping it !; and
when we unite the enioyments of an appropriate
dinner from the fruits of the season, with rela
tives and friends but render the day acceptable
TO all who love country and the social virtues.
doubt not the day is well received by our commu-
nifty, and will be appropriately observed both reli-
giously>and charitably, with remembrance of the
poor and destitute and, finally, with true, heartfelt
gratitude to the Divine Disposer of events for the
many mercies we enjoy. A.
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We yesterday stated that Mr. Berrien had been
reelected by the wings of the Georgia legislature to
fill his o,pn vacancy. The vote stood: Berren (W.)
80; Major J. Fl. Howard, Of Columbus, CD "a;
blank, /. The wing papers, TO complete the farce
of salyng over Mr.. BIS wounded feelings, are full
Of meeting held in Millcdgeve on the night
Of the reelection, in order 10 hear Mr.. b. in
reply to the Legislative action in the morning. A
committee was appointed to wait on him. He APP
peared, and was 'tgreeted with hearty applause by
an anxious and densely crowded audience" He
rose "with evidence Of deep and affecting sensa-
tons" (How touching y A resolution was "oud.
ly and cheeringly" responded to, expressive Of
the qualification of the meeting at Mr.. b. acceptance
of the Office of senator. Thus ends the curious
gorifcation over an event which places all parties
just as they were before. We cannot yet find ou
which party gave way-Mr Berrien or his whig
repudi ators.-R Richmond Enquirer.
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flTHE9DAILY UNION

this and she never repented Of anything more seri-
ously. The war Of 1876 would enormously in.
crease the evil of that 10 herself What other
harm TO usf Force upon AS a national debt of a
hundred millioos-scorch our coasts by predatory
incursions from her barges--cnt up our commerce,
and lose her own in return, this is pretty much
all She cannot save the territory which provokes
the war;--cannot retard progress or lessen our
expansive lendencies-may lose other possessions,
now held doublfully, and with suspicious eyes,
will risk commerce, manufacturer, life, money,
and even safety and stability at home! This is
something too much TO be paid to retain so doubtful
right that of joint tenancy on the o-side Of the
Rocky mountains"
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MR. d. s. CARR, OF CoNSTANTINoPLE

The Turks, notwithstanding their long intercourse
with artificial, hollow diplomacy, and the fact that
many of their public men have proved to he apt
scholars, and play pretty good hand al il themselves,
still, to surprising degree, the children Of Ma
i,,,e; and appear most to admire the candid, firm,
yet kind treatment which they receive from their
'Yeni Duna" New Word) friends--fully salts
fed that an intercourse, founded on mutual advan-
tage, is all that they have in view. conviction
of this fact Git is understood) expressed in pref
ty plain terms by the Sultan, on the occasion Of
our minister being permitted to take leave Of him,
when lately returning Con leave of absence) to visit
his family
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Mr.. CALHouN.-The citizens of Vcksburg gave
the distinguished Caronian a very handsome recep-
ton The steamboat Ambassador left that place on
the morning Of the 10Th, with large company Of
ladies and gentlemen on board, to meet the Maria
Both boats reached the Vicksburg landing after dark
The Sentinel says: "The boats came up in msgnii-
cent style, with torch-lights and music, and the
thunders Of cannon" Mr.. Calhoun did not land
as the Maria could remain but few minutes. Ht
stops there on his return.--N o. Delta.
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Extract Of letter from officer in the camp al Copu
Christi, Oct. 25.

The aggregate Of the troops now encamped here
is 3,SOU-flve regiments of infantry, one of artillery
serving as infantry, three companies Of ght-nrtille
nv, (bot one Of them without horses,) one regiment
Of cavalry, the Cd Dragons, &c. Our march (fron
Fort Jesup) through Texas was very pleas
ant one; the country beautiful in many parts; roads
good, and plentiful supplies for both man and horse
The want Of water the prairie is the greatest draw
back The rivers are not navigable to any consid
cradle distance. The fine steamship Alabama rum
directly from New Orleans to 81. Joseph's island
80 miles below, on Aransas bay, whence small steam
ers come up TO this place.
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H5-St. PauPs Lutheran Church.-The
regular services of said church stately held on
every Lords day, at the corner Of II and llth
afternoon nj 3 o'clock.
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DUBLIC SALE OF BANK stockton Fri
i day, the 2Sth day Of November, inst, the sub.
scriber will offer for sale at public auction, at the
auction rooms Of Messrs. Robert w. Dyer e. CO.,
at Al o'clock p. M, small amount of stock of the
Patriotic Bank and Of the Bank Of the Metropolis,
held security for the payment of certain notes.
The terms will be made known on the day of sale.
RID. SMITH, Cashier.
r.. w. DYER e. CO.,
Nov 20-dtd Auctioneers
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b5rMasonic.-The officers and members
Of New Jerusalem lodge, No. 9, are requested Ia
meet at their hall on c street, between Al and 9Th
streets, on Sunday afternoon, at o'clock, for the
purpose Of paying the last sad tribute of respect to
the remains of our late brother, g. W.. Kendrick
Members of sister lodges, and soourning members,
fraternaly and respectfully invited to attend.
BY order of the lodges
Oh. PRESTON,
Nov. 81 Secretary N. J. l.. No. Q.
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Our New York correspondent, whose letter OF
yesterday reached us by this nights mail, states
that, upon receiving the news by the Massachu-
setts before the opening of Change, $500 barrels OF
-four sold at sc rs. At half-past a, p. M, -four
closed firm at Sc 97l.
Our correspondent says: "It seems a financial
crisis has arrived in England. Consols have de-
clined to 96,"a neverfang indication of tightness
in the money market :, .a
The "New York Herald" of yesterday says:
that 'the Britannia had not arrived at halEpast s
O'Clock on Thursday"
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POSTSCRIPT.

We stop the press to say that the Britannia has
arrived, bringing most important news; but we re-
ceived our New York papers too late to enable us to
give any details this evening The chief items are
monetary revulsion--an impending famne--and,
as was 10 have been expected, an explosion Of the
railroad mania.
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GILT BOX CoRNICES.-we invite attention
VI to our gilt cornices, which are of the newest
patterns and cheaper than the old-fashoned rods
and ends. Wecan furnish the cornices to fit any
sized windows at two or three days. notice.
ID. CLAGETT g. co.
Nov. l9--3df
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Nov. 81

@5-F street Presbyterian Church.-By Di-
vine permission, the Rev. Mr. Bannatyne, co-pastor
elect of this church, will preach on Sabbath morn
ing next, at II o'clock and the Rev. DIR. Laurie in
the afternoon at hal-past o'clock.
Nov 81