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Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-25
THE FLOOD AT THE WEST.

The western papers filed with accounts Of the dsas
effects produced BY tho recent eshe in the West
erin rivers
The Scioo river oycrfowed its banks, washing away the
turnpike bridges cuverts, &c. On this well as on tho
smaller streams empying into it. Of hogs and
other stock have been washed away
The destruction Of property along the Ohio river repre-
sented appalling Ln the towns Of Guyandotie Point
Pleasant Pomcroy, Hockngpo, Parkersburg, Point Har-
mar Marietta, and Sun Fish, many families were compelled
leave their dwellings, and others to the upper
stories.
Most Of the islands between Kanawha and Wheeling were
entirely covered with WATER which carried of fences corn
wood and property Of all kinds.
All the people residing in the low lands had to abandon
their dwellings aud take refuge the hills leaving their pro-
pey tho mercy Of the water being satisfied to escape with
their lives.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-25

The Sioux and the Chppewas have long been enemies and
hostile collisions between them Of frequent occurrence
by nterposng proposed, other tribes between them
their ongcheshed feuds it hoped will subside and that
region OF country to be any longer the theatre of e
quent Indian disturbances.
Among those tribes with which we have treaties or near
mnich our agents reside, tranquility has generally prevailed
ne only exceptions known the outrages committed by
parues oil the Souxone upon the Wnnebagoes which, by
our interference was amcaby adjusted and the others upon
the omahas, the Ooes and the friendly Pawnees Proper
measures have been taken TO punish the and In
prevent the repetition Of such occurrences
Inc dePredauons upon the trains the Santa Fe
nave oeen - believed committed principally if
trey by Indians with whom have hitherto had but little
or no intercourse and who therefore, ONLY be controlled
and their mschevous propensties repressed by military
iorce For this purpose, such force has been sent into
that region, with instructions chasse the offenders and
procure as far practicable the restoration the pundered
property.
The anomalous condition of our relations with the Indians
in Texas embarasses the action of the Department in relation
to hem The laws regulating intercourse with Indian tribes
do not extend over Texas special agent was however,
appointed the close OF the last session Of Congress TO visit
the several bands in that State to counsel with hem and 10
distribute such presents in goods deemed
fu and best calculated conciae their goodwill and to
inspire confidence in the friendly disposition of the United
States towards them. This proceeding has been attended
with but desired that Congress- the approach
ing session. should place relations with these Indians on
permanent basis.
difficulty has arisen among the Sockbridge Indians in
Wisconsin, occaSoned principally by the legislation of Con-
The necessity for the further action of Congress sub
ject clearly presented in the Commissioners report
will be perceived by that report that very special attention
has been gyen during the past year, the important subject
of education among the Indians Additional schools the
new systemcombning manual labor with rudimenta in
structonhave been established and made
others among several Of the tribes To this system
far practicable it has been found necessary employ
all the funds at the disposal of the Department por
ton of which has been heretofore applied to educate few
boys at different seminares in the States The mode now
adopted for applying the funds provided for education deem
ed altogether preferable, and promises the highly bcne
fetal results.
For information in regard to many other important
and interesting matters connected with Indian ela
tonstoo for brief notice in this
ncaton respectfully invite your attention to the Commits
sioner's report.
have the honor be. very respectfully, your obedent
servant,
w. L. MARCY, Secretary of War.
To the PRESIDENT
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-25
4 WAR MEETING IN PHILADELPHIA.

The Philadelphia News of yesterday says that the great
Democratic War Meeting took place in that city satur
day evening last aer furious fourishes Of umpets and high
sounding declarations continued during whole week There
were to been honorable Washington to lend
dignity and mprcssveness it, and the demonstration
10 be all things tremendous awe-stkng, and Wing anni
hang affair We really thought there some danger,
great the effort. But Our relief intense when,
entering the Chinese Saloon, found that il fu
and that Notwithstanding band playing very loudly, its
strains were not inviting enough 70 passers-by."
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24

ions it has been the STAR or FREEDoM. To
millions now in our boosted land of liberty,
it is the STAR OF HoPE. Dark clouds may
conceal, but cannot destroy it. Tempests
may toss the sea-earthquake c%onvulse the
globe-and storm-bolts shake the sky-it
stands as firm as Heaven. Within its meek
and twinkling rays, are Faith, Hope and
Freedom-cherishing the one, indulging the
other, and endeavoring TO gain the last for
our slavery smitten countrymen.
We have ventured to call our humble
sheet by our favorite Star. We have been
requested to change it, but as yet see no good
reason for doing so. The Morning Star was
suggested; the Evening Star has been named,
but the one is too early, and the other too
late. The Midnight Star is our election
We are over-shadowed by gloomy clouds,
and on a dark and p%erilous sea. We need
the Polar Light to guide ms into port.
The second No. of the Star, will be issued
early in January. Most HEALTHY do we wish
our friend success in his undertaking.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
TO Correspondents.

Can the p. NJ. at NJ. inform us when b.
L.. left, and what is his present address, lie
owes for two years subscription.
Will the p. NJ. at G. tell us where ]. NJ.
and p. & d. have gone tol The law says
ugly things Of men who treat newspaper pub
fishers as they have done.
The p. NJ. at G.. did not inform us where
Mr.. C.'s paper was to be changed from-if
he will send US word we will make the
change.
b. f. p. lie misunderstood us. We don't
like a protraeied personal controversy--what
is just and necessary, is Of course desirable.
We send him a book to Hartford, for the %
cts. he overpaid.
e. l.. of w. NJ, Pa. We have sent him
such books as we have.
o. A. II. We will examine accounts and
try 10 have all straight.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
From The DeiaUare .AbOhitionist.
Subject for Thought.

The population Of Delaware is now about
SO, 900 and is made up of slaves about $500
in number, 5000 free colored people, 300
shareholders, who together with their iami-
lies and all others interested in the c%ontinu-
ance Of slavery, will amount to, say 1000,
leaving a balance of "A, 900, who have no in
terest in its continuance, whose interest in
truth is its downfall being in the proper
ton of eighteen whose interests are sacrih-
ced, to maintain the fancied interests Of one.
Is this republicans Is this democratic Is
this the result of legislating for the greatest
good of the creates. number2 Why should
a body so small, contrcl all other interests,
and shape the laws to suit itself, at the ex-
pense of the mass? Is it because of the cla-
NOR which has been raised about ''vested
rights" and ''peculiar institution ?" The
day has gone by when dust can be thrown
in the eyes Of the intelligent masses, by ut
tering these stale cries. This is a country
in which the majority has the right to gov
ern more especially has so overwhelming a
majority of freemen as has been shown to
exist in the State, the right to declare that
THEN interests, and the prosperity Of the Slate,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
The OHIO CultiVatOr for 1913,

Published at Columbus, Ohio, Con the LIST
and The 18Th Of each month,) Nj. b.
BATEHAM, Editor and Proprietor. Terms
81 per yeGr1four copies for S3-P0yaG@ in
Gdrance.
The fourth volume of the Ohio Cultivator
will Jan LIST. 1913. This paper
has now become so well known that 1t is
scarcely necessary to speak of its character,
or to allude to the concentrations it has re-
ceived from the Public Press and other sour
ces. The editor is determined to spare no
pains on his part to sustain the reputation of
the work, and make each succeeding volume
more useful than the preceding one. Our
motto is AND ONWARD" and the
object of the "Cultivator" is not only to col
lect and disseminate valuable facts and in
formation relating TO particular agriculture;
but to inspire Farmers with~mere just con-
ceptions of the dignity of their profession;
to induce them to cultivate the mind as we'll
as the soil, and thus elevate themselves to
that position which it is their duty and pri-
vilege to occupy as American Agriculturists,
in this age of Progress and improvement.
With its very large list Of contributors,
numbering over two hundred, most of them
practical farmers in the West, the pages of
The "Cultivator' will contain the results of
Experience, as well as The teachings of Sci
ence; and being written or selected with spe-
cial reference to the climate, productions and
farming of Ohio, this paper will be found
more valuable than any other for the farmers
of this and the adjourning States. 1t will
contain the latest intelligence of the Markets
of this country and England; notices of the
weather and The crops; descriptions with En-
gravingsl Of improved implements machines
&C.; instructions in gardening and fruit cul-
ture, rearing and management of domestio
animals, construction OF farm buildings, fen
ces, &c.-and a "ladies' department" devo-
ted to household affairs, useful receipts, 60.
The friends Of improvement in Ohio and
adjoining States are requested to obtain and
forward subscribers for the Ohio Culiivatcr.
Remember that the price is only IS each,
when four or more names are sent by one
person. All subscriptions must commence
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plete index is furnished at the end of tho
year. Specimen numbers and a prospectus
will be forwarded to all who desire them.
OF Now is the time to subscribe! Lei
tiers with remittances may be sent by mail at
the risk and expense of the publisher.
Address, NJ. b. BATEHAM,
Columbus Ohio.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
CaSSiuS NJ. Clay.

The New Orleans Delta of the goth ult.
says:
Capt. Clay leaves our city to day on his
return to his ZONE and family, after eighteen
months of absence; the greater part Of which
time he has spent in captivity"
Mr.. Clay has not signalized himself as he
expected TO do when he entered the army
He has not had so large a share as he hoped
for, in butchering a weak and unoffending
people, a, the bidding of slavery. We trust
he has learned e lesson which will be of use
to him in governing his future conduct.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24

shall no longer be sacrificed to uphold this
eternal dead weight 10 all Improvements
WHY, look at the subject. Let us take one
interest alone, the landed interest Of tho
State. We have 1856, 800 acres intersected
by navigable streams more convenient to
market, Of a better quality Of soil naturally,
than the adjoining parts of Pennsylvania;
yet bringing an average price OF not more
than one third of these Pennsylvania lands,
for no other reason than that ours is impov-
erished by slave-labor tillage-the Pennsyl-
vanians enriched by free-labor. That our
system drives from Us the free laborer theirs
opens every avenue 10 his industry, ard en-
t%erprize. Now supposing $500 to be the
market value Of each slave in the State,
(Which is certainly a full estimate,) the val
he of the whole number would be 100000,
or less than a rise of fifty cents per acre on
land would amount to. But a very moderate
estimate, in ten years from emancipation
land would rise in value So per acre, which
would amount TO the sum Of 1921 900, or
an excess over the value Of all the slaves OF
S6,s2i cool! The interest of this rise in
value, ($7,95i,000.) for one year would
amount to tsl37, 0l0, or nearly the amount Of
the value of all the slaves. In making this
calculation, we have only taken one Of the
great interests of the State. How much
would be the gain to the merchant, the man
ufacturer, the mechanic, the iaboring man,
would be difficult to estimate in dollars and
cents, but would swell the amount TO a sum
that would astound these interests if il could
be calculated. Why then adhere TO a sys-
tenn that like the tabled Upas tree, withers
and destroys all which comes in contact with
itl Is il net worse than madnessl Is il
not faulty Is.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
Congressional

Nothing of particular importance has yet
transpired in Congress.
Robt. C.. Winthrop was elected Speaker
of House of Representatives by a majority
of one vote.
On the 18th inst, the Speaker announced
the Standing Committees-the following be-
ing the Chairmen:
Mr.. Vinton, Ways and Means.
]. r. Ingersol, Judiciary.
A.. Stewart, Manufacturers
Truman Smith, Foreign Affairs.
- Bolts, Military Affairs.
In the Senate, the following members were
selected as Chairmen of the respective Com
mittees:
Mr.. Sewer, of Foreign Relations.
I" Anterior, of Finances.
" Dix, Of Commerce.
Dickinson, of Manufactures.
Sturgeon, of Agriculture.
Cass, of Military Affairs.
Fairfield, of Naval
Ashley, Of Judiciary.
" Niles, Of Post Office.
Hannegan, of Roads and Canals.
&" Cameron, of District of Columbia.
On the 18th, Mr.. Calhoun offered the fol-
following resolutions, which were laid over
for further consideration
Resolred, That to conquer Mexico and to
hold it either as a province or to incorporate
it in our Union would be inconsistent with
the avowed object for which the war has
been prosecuted, a departure from the settled
policy of the Government, in conflict with its
character and genius, in the end subversivt
of our free popular institutions.
Resolved, That no line of policy in the fur
Their prosecution OF the war should be adopt
ed which may lead to consequences SO dis
aStrouS.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
News from Europe.

The last arrival of the Britannia brought
news from London and Liverpool to the 10Th
OF Nov.
Flour was selling at 2ss to 3Os per barrel,
corn meal l5s Cd to les Cd.
A perceptible improvement has taken place
in the monetary affairs of the country, though
failures of large establishments are yet COM
mon.
The British Parliament was convened on
the 18th of Nov. No business was transacted
beyond the ceremony of opening.
The state of Ireland is represented as being
truly frightful. A system of agrarian resis-
lance is every where manifested, landlords
daily falling before the vengeance Of the peo-
ple.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
= Speech in Faneuil Hall, Nov. 9th, 1916
Union Magazine.

Just as we were leaving home on a lectur-
ing tour, the UNION MAGAZINE for January
came to hand. Among the contributors are
Lydia II. Sigourney, Hannah F. Gould,
VIM. C. Bryant, Francis S. OrgoOd, and
Lydia Maria Child. OF the reading matter
we can give no opinion at present, but a sim
gle glance showed us that the three princl-
pal illustrations were very fine. The picture
of the boy who had been tearing the Parrot,
and in return for his mischief had got 'bit,"
is yery expressive. But the best by far is
the "Homeless'' mother who is striving to
shield her child from the p%itlless storm that
beats upon them. God protect them, and
all other such homeless wanderers, as
we'll as those whose right to a home is de-
MED by this nation. One illustration repre-
SCENTS a "Gallant Exploit Of Lieutenant Ham
ilton." We last week spoke of our dislike
of such warlike pictures, and are glad to per-
ceive that Mrs. Kirkland, the editor, express
SEES herself decidedly and independently as
regards the use of them in the Magazine.
Speaking of the plate referred to she
says:-
1.-THE Editor feels it due to herself and to
her avowed principle, to offer a word of ex-
PLANTATION with respect to the military picture
which appears in the present number. AL
though it is of course understood, that she
has no rightful control over the Illustrative
department of the Magazine, she might very
properly be expected TO withdraw from a po-
sition which should necessarily involve our
apparent concurrence, in what she does not
approve. But although she cannot boast of
having made a convert of Mr.. Matteson, she
is happy to say that he consents in Difference
TO her feelings, to refrain from warlike pic
lures in future; thus proving, that whatever
his theory may be, he is himself truly a man
of peace-willing to sacrifice an indisputa-
BILE right to the scruples of another. The
appearance of the plate in question is owing
10 the want ofcOncert, not want Of union, in
those who have the control of the Magazine"
According to the Governors Message, the
Treasury Receipts for the last year, amount
in all to So, 3l4,O7S, and the expenses inclu-
ding the interest on the public debt been
$l,9Ol,255, leaving a balance for the pay
ment of the public debt, Of $l09,s20.
The governor recommends an increase Of
sinking fund from $4,000 to 100000 per
annum.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
DELAWARE ABoLITIoNIST.

A paper Of the above MANI will be pub
lished in Wilmington, by the Delaware Anti
Slavery Society. 1t will be edited by a Com
mittee, and will be published on a half me-
dunn sheet, at Twenty-Five cents per year, or
for twenty-four numbers. 1t will be devoted
to Emancipation in Delaware, and will advo-
cate its accomplishment by all lawful means.
1t will endeavor to show that the true inie-
rest of all classes will be advanced by it. IL
will be published semi-monthly, if means
are afforded, or as often as the means can bo
obtained. JAMES b. B%RookE, Publishing
Agent.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
To those Owing Pledges.

There is on the books of the Western So
ciety a list of pledges made since the first of
June last amounting to about one thousand
dollars.
The Executive Committee is greatly in
need of funds. Will not those owing pledg-
es forward theml If those who have pledg-
ed considerable sums, cannot at present con-
veniently pay the whole amount, they will
please forward a part, and thus relieve the
Committee from its present necessities.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
The Flood.

At Pittsburgh, on the 18th inst, the wa
tiers were higher than they have been at any
other time since 1882. Much valuable pro-
perty has been destroyed on the Allegheny
any Monongahela. On the I7lh the water
rose very rapidly, and all the adjacent por-
ton of the city was inundated.
We copy the following account Of the
state of things at Cincinnati, from the Pitts
burgh Commercial Journal.
There is probably some mistake relative to
the number of families which have been dri-
ven from their houses-we should think there
could not be SO many as five thousand.
CINCINNATI, Dec. Is, p. NJ.
The flood has now reached the mark Of
I932-and The lower part of the city is mum
dated.
Five thousand families are houseless, and
many of them exposed to great suffering.
A public meeting of the citizens has been
called for the purpose Of administering to
their comfort.
Business is almost entirely suspended.
The stores south of Pearl Street are flood
ed, and the water is up to the Broadway Ho-
tel.
Miami and Mill Creek bottoms are flood
ed.
1t is useless to calculate losses; but the
damage must be immense.
The new boats are carried off the stocks in
the ship yard, and nearly all the lumber in
the city is afoat.
The snow is eighteen inches deep, and it
is now showing. Fears are entertained that
it will turn to rain.
The Western Telegraph is out of order.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
PuONOGRAPHY,

A meeting of those favorable 10 the forna-
ton of a Photographic Society in Salem,
was held on the 18th inst.
S. Brooke was called to the chair, and on
motion, Joseph Smith, James Barnaby and
4. Chalkley Boone, were appointed a Com
mittee to draft a Constitution for a Society,
and report to an adjourned meeting, to be held
on the evening of the 2sth inst, in Liberty
Hall. All persons friendly to the science of
Phonetics are invited TO attend.
December 23d, 1917.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
The North Star.

The first number of the STAR which we
have been expecting for some weeks, has
come to hand. DR.. Delany formerly editor
of the Pittsburg Mystery, is associated with
Mr.. Douglass in the editorial charge of the
paper. The Star is destined, we believe to
be a powerful agent in regenerating the pub
lie sentiment of this nation on the great ques-
ton ofhuman freedom. We give in another
column the address of the Editors, to the
colored people of the United States. 1t is
forcible and high toned; and We are sure will
be read with interest, not only by those to
whom it is addressed but by all who are
friendly to the elevation of the colored man.
The following are the reasons given by
Mr.. Douglass for adhering 10 the name first
proposed for the paper, contrary to the sug-
g~estions Of some of his friends.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
To :he Senate md House Of Representative, q
the United States:

The Memorial Of the undersigned, inhab-
itants of respectfully repre-
sents, that the system of Slavery could not
existin this country were it not that the ply
steal power of the North is pledged to its
support, through the Constitution of the u
nited States; we wouid, therefore, respectful
ly ask you to take immediate measures to
propose an amendment to said Constitution,
such as shall dissolve the Union now exis-
ting between the Northern and Southern
States, or otherwise release the non-slavehol-
ding States from all legal obligation to aid,
directly or indirectly, in unfolding slavery
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
nrTHE SUBSCRIBERS take this OBJ

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portunity of informing their friends and the
public generally that they nave commenced
the Wholesale Grocery Commission and For
warding business, under The firm of Gilmore,
Porter & Moore. All consignments made TO
them will receive prompt attention. Upon
the reception of such, they will give liberal
acceptances if disadvantages reasonable.
Address Gilmore. Porter g. Moore, No 90,
west Front street, Cincinnati.
HIRAM S. GILMORE,
ROBERT PORTER,
AUGUSTUS o. MOORE.
Cincinnati, May 4, 1917.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
To The Legislature 9fths Slate Of Ohio

The undersigned, inhabitants of
respectfully ask your body to repeal
all the laws on the Statute book of Ohio,
which make any distinction on account of
color; also, that you will recommend to the
people Of the State, the calling Of a Conven-
lion to amend the Constitution in the case in
which it makes such distinction.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-12-24
encouraging.

The following letter from Mr.. Lewis is
encouraging. We hope our friends in every
quarter Of the State will be up and doing
Let no pains be spared to circulate petitions
to the Legislature, and also to Congress, and
forward them without delay.
COLUMBUS, Dec. 10, 1917.
DENJAMIN S JONES,
Dear Sir.-The petitions transmitted by
you were duly received. Those relating to
the repeal Of the Black Laws | presented yes.
terday and they were referred to a Select
Committee consisting of Messrs Lewis, By
er's and Randall.
Those praying the General Assembly tc
declare tho Federal Union dissolved, were
presented to day and after a spirited debate,
on the question of reception (raised by VIM
Olds) were received by a vote of 10 TO II,
the Wing members voting Aye the Demo
Gratis "No"-a strict party vote, and subse,
quently referred 10 the Committee on Fede'
raj Relations.
Very Respectfully, Yours,
A. H. LEWIS.