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The Delaware abolitionist. (Wilmington, Del.) 1847-18??, 1848-01-01
SIGNS in VIRGINIA.

We are gratifed in being able to record
from time TO time, such notices as the follow
ing from the Lexington tyirginia) Gazette:
"We havt upon our table a copy of an Ad-
dress to the People of Virginia, showing that
Slavery is Injurious to the public welfare, and
that it may be gradually abolished without de-
triment to the rights and interests of slave
holders"
"This Address has been called out by seve-
raj gentlemen who listened with great pleasure
and instruction to the arguments of the Author,
in late discussion in the franklin Literary
Society oflthis place, upon the all-important
subject. We canno. now, as our paper is just
going to piess, make more extented notice of
the Address, but will do SO at an early day."
DR.. RufTner, the author of the above, is the
President Of Washington College, in Licking
ton.
The Delaware abolitionist. (Wilmington, Del.) 1847-18??, 1848-01-01
The National Era:

WASHINGTON CITY, DIST OF COLUMBIA. ~
G. Bailey, Editor; John G.. JPhiAier, Cores
ponding Editor; L. p. Noble, Publisher.
The leading purpose of this journal is, the dis
cusslon of the question of Slavery and the advo-
cacy OF the main principles of the Liberty Party.
Due attention is given to Social and Political
Questions of general importance; nor are the III
terests of Pure Literature overlooked
1t aims to preserve faithful record oil impor-
tant events; of inventions or discoveries affecting
the progress of Society; of public documents OF
permanent value and during the sessions of Con-
gress, to present such reports ofis proceedings as
will convey correct idea not only of its action
but ofits spirit and policy. The debates on the
exciting subjects ofSlayery and the Mexican War;
expec ted to arise in the next Congress, will occu-
Ply large share OF its columns. 4
Arrangements have been made for extending
and enriching its already valuable Department OF
Home and Foreign Correspondence
1t is printed on mammoth Sheet OF the finest
quality in the best style, at So year, payable in
advance.
The generous spirit in which the Era has been
welcomed by the Public Press, and the very libe-
raj patronage il has received during this the first
year of its existence, encourages us to hope for
large accessions to our subscription list
1t is desirable that subscriptions be forwarded
without delay, so that they may be entered before
the approaching Congress-
All communications addressed to
L. P. NOBLE,
Publisher Of the National Era, Washington, D. c.
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and voting that slavery is subject with which
the church has no concern. Original sin is
usually regarded by them as far more import
ant and engrossing topic OF thoughtand discus
sion than actual transgression; of course, they
have little time left for the consideration of
such matters as Slavery or the War against
Mexico, although the sons of the church are
directly aiding to carry on the one, and suenu-
ously laboring for the support of the other.
1t is really refreshing to meet with an &C.
cesiastical organization which can speak out
lin plain, bold, unmistakeable language, against
these prominent sins of the American church
and state. This Conference seems to think
that the precepts of the gospel mean something,
and that they are to be applied to nations and
large organizations Of men, as truly as to midi
viduals. We trust that it will continue its OPP
position to those popular crimes which have
found shelter in so many churches, and that
neither the froyns ofan ungodly world, nor the
glittering brides OF a corrupt church, will be
able to win it from its high position, by weak
ening its testimonies against those sins which
are undermining the foundations Of our govern
ment palsying the energies of the American
church, blighting human hopes, and destroying
human souls.-Liberts Herad.
The Delaware abolitionist. (Wilmington, Del.) 1847-18??, 1848-01-01

MARYLAND. With rare energy and perseverance
he succeeded in triumphing over all obstacles
to acquiring some knowledge of letters, and
eventually in making his escape to free State
He has since been extensively known as a IT,
Tented and efficient laborer for the redemption
Of his race. Recently, some benevolent indi-
viduals furnished the means to secure his man
umissior, and to procure him printing press
and type. He is now duly installed as editor OF
the North Star, and will, judging by his first
number, fully sustain his reputation as ready
writer, as well as speaker. We hope he will
have a large circulation among all classes, but
more especially should the colored people sus-
tain him in his present arduous undertaking.
The paper is printed on a double medium sheet
at 30 year. Subscriptions received at this
office.
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TO CORRESPONDENTS

We hope our Correspondents will endeavor
to make their communications as brief as pos
sible. If they cannot get their thoughts into
small compass, they should divide their articles
into numbers. Our paper is too small to admit
long articles; besides they are not nearly SO
frequently read as short ones.
The Delaware abolitionist. (Wilmington, Del.) 1847-18??, 1848-01-01

SOME FAoTs.-Looking over some calcula-
tons on the census of 1910, we found these re-
suits:
For every hundred whites-South Cardinal
has 145 slaves; Mississippi, 100 /; Florida, 90;
Alabama, rs; Georgia, So; Virginia, &C II
North Carolina, SO /; Kentucky, 81; Tennessee.
90; Maryland, 90; Arkansas, &c Missouri, lS.
The whole slaves States number IS.
The slaves are chiefly centered in the plant
ing regions. You may find 5000 slaves in
parts Of South Carolina, to 100 whites-on the
other hand there are districts having but few
bond. In the low lands of Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and in Flor
ida and louisiana, negroes abound in the hill
or upland region they are limited in numbers.
The same holds true of Mississippi, Tennessee,
&C. But in East Tennessee, Western Virgil
MIA, &c. slavery is nominal. To make this
subject plain, let us arrange table:
n. Alabama, of population, 80 per ct.
is. Alabama, sc 40
e. Tennessee, IS 0
w. Tennessee, % 4S {"
The phite population of Western Virginia is
as large as Eastern. Yet Western has Sc rep
resentatives in the Legislature-E Eastern IS
indeed the apportlonments of nearly all the
Southern Suites, retain the power of these
States in the hands of slavehelders.-Es
ner.
The Delaware abolitionist. (Wilmington, Del.) 1847-18??, 1848-01-01

Light up the watch6res the towers Of freedom,
Rouse ye the sumbering mllions bid Them awake
A crisis hasens-sacred rights are perilled-
Gu all's at stake.
Speak in the earnesrness Of strong enreaty,
Speak till your voice the peope's ear,
Speak in tone so loud for holy Freedom
That all sba hear.
From. every hill and vale Of all New England
Peal the stern node and let the farthesi West
Speak, ill grim Tyranny within his fortress
Shall have no rest.
Down throrg h the Southland let the echo hasten,
Siare The despot in his place of power,
Bid him slike the letters from his bondmen
This very hour.
No more liz up your guilty hands to Heaven,
To map anew more room for human slavery r
In lines blood-red.
Mark how that curse your generous soil has wasted
Blasting and blight are branded on its face,
Woes, blood, and tears and chains, have LEFT record
In every place
On your diiapidated halls and mansions
crumbed and wasted by the tooth of Time,
On 4 degraded, poor white population,
Marx ye the crime
No freeman axe rings through your gloomy forests,
No hum of busy labor greeis your
Dark Desolation shreuds the land whcl' bondmen
Have wei with tears.
curs'abe the system; with its whips and letters,
That SCOTS at toll and tramples upon the mind,
Leaving our country, in the race OF nations,
An age behind
Now, by the love our fathers bore for freedom,
By all the memories of the honored dead,
BY the free spirit in the bosoIns cherished,
Of those who bed-
BY our stern hate of wrong a nd foul OPPRESSION
BY our deep love of liberty and light,
By the impartial law Of equal Justice,
Then blow a trumpet blast for God and freedom,
Summon the fearless TO the rescue now
And brand each false and craveh-hearted traitor
Upon his brow.
The Delaware abolitionist. (Wilmington, Del.) 1847-18??, 1848-01-01
February IA, 1871.

My dear Sir-Unless divine power has rails
ed you up to be as Athanasus contra mundum,
see not how you can go through your glori-
GUS enterprise, in opposing that execrable viii
lany, which is the scandal of religion, OF Eng
land, and human nature. Unless God has
raised you up for tho very thing, you win be
worn out by the opposition of men and devils ;
and if God be for you, who can be against
youa Are all of them stronger than God
Oh be not weary in well doing. Go on in
the name of God, and in the power of his might,
till even American slavery, the vilest shat ever
saw the sun, shall vanish away before it,
That He who has guided you from your youth
up, may continue to strengthen you in this and
all other things, is the prayer Of, dear sir, your
affectionate servant, JOHN WESLEY.
To the Hon. William Wilberforce.
The Delaware abolitionist. (Wilmington, Del.) 1847-18??, 1848-01-01
JOHN WESLEY ON SLAVERY.

HIS LAsp WoRDs.-The following letter
was written by Rev. John Wesley, from his
death bed, on the day before he sank into the
lethargy from which he never was reused. We
have the authority of Stevens for saying that
they are the last written words of that very re-
maIkable man.
The Delaware abolitionist. (Wilmington, Del.) 1847-18??, 1848-01-01

Troy, New YoRK, NOVEMBER 0, 1917,
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Bv II. ". DYER, .aucltoneer.


T1XCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT AUG
L. TION-On Thursday, March 2, half past 10 o'clock,
M, shall SELL 18th street, between and streets,
(the flag will designate the holse) the furniture OF gentle
declining housekeeping which is of the best kind,
and nearly new amongst which enumerate, viz
Mahogany and other chairs
Mahogany hair-se and drab-covered sofas
Dana SIX covered arm chairs
Piush-covered rockers, lounges, and ottomans
Sideboard secretary, and bookcase
Solar and mantel lamps
Mahogany dining, card, and other tables
Crockery and glassware, carpets and mating
Mahogany, walnut, and maple bedsteads
Best feather beds, hair and other mattresses
Mahogany bureaus wardrobe,, wash stands toilet
With a variety of other articles.
Cooking and other stoves, with variety OF kitchen
utensils
Also, (uness previously disposed OF at private sae)
superior toned piano forte, (Chickerng,) nearly
good buggy, with frontseat--a convenient family
rage; bay mare, well known of the best family
horses in the city.
Terms of sale All sums of and under $25, cash S25
credit of sixty and ninety days. for satisfactorily
dorsed, bearing interest.
Feb 24-d r. w. DYER, Auct.
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Pensions. to whom was referred the petition of Bethiah
Heaey submited report, accompanied by bill grant
ing pension to Bethah Healey.
The bill read, and passed TO the second reading
Mr. BREESE, from the Committee on Public Lands,
to whom was referred the petition of David H. Leeper,
reported bill to confirm the legal representatives OF Jo
seph Dutailles the location of certain New Madrid
fcate which was read and passed to the second read
ing
PROCEEDINGS THE FREMONT COURT MARTIAL.
The Senate proceeded to consider the resolution sub
med yesterday by Mr.. BENTON, requesting the Presi-
dent communicate the proceedings OF the general court
martial, in the of Lieutenant Colonel Fremont; and
IT was agreed to.
ABOLITION OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.
The Senate proceeded to consider the resolution sub
med the 23d instant, by MIR ALLEN, TO resclnd the
10th rule and conduct all business OF the Senate hereaf
Mr. SEWER moved to lay the resolution upon the
table, and upon this resolution he demanded the yeas and
nays which were ordered; and II was decided in the
affirmative as follows viz:
YEAS.-Messrs Ashley, Badger, Baldwin, Bell Berrien,
Bradbury, Breese, Butler, Calhoun, Cass, Clarke, Corwn
Felch Greene Hunter, Johnson of Mary land Johnson
Louisiana, Johnson Of Georgia, Lewis, Mangum Mason,
as o Wdssl
NAYs-Mesns. Alien; Achison, Ather.on. Bagbv,
Hale, flanagan, Houston, Turney-l3
So it was
Ordered, That the resolution lie on the table.
REMOVAL OF THE INJUNCTION SECRECY.
The Senate proceeded to consider the resolution sub
med by MIR. ALLEN, the 23d instant. to the
injunction of secrecy from the proceedings of the Senate
Mr. ALLEN then said that the face of the vote Just
gven it would be manifesty ungenerous to take up the
resolution, and he therefore asked that it be passed
informally He would prefer awaiting himself of some
occasion when the Senate had time to devote to
such subjects than present. for the discussion of the
whole question and he proposed to make the discussion
turn this resolution.
Mr. MANGUM objected to passing the resolution over
informally the ground that would not be strictly in
order He therefore moved to lay the resolution the
table, defntve disposition OF it in open session.
Mr. ALLEN desired to make one observation. He de-
sired that all who wished opportunity of discussing the
question would vote against the notion with the under
stan ling that he would not press the resolution till more
convenient time.
So it was
Ordered, That the resolution lie on the table.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
On motion by Mr.. SEWER, the Senate proceeded to
the consideration of executive business and, after
time spent therein, the doors again opened and
motion,
The Senate adjourned.
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would inform all interested that he has recently obtain
ed letters patent for the improved saddeees upon which
his celebrated military saddlesatey adopted the regu
ation-sadde of the armyare constructed These saddle
equally well adapted the formation Of citizens
saddles, and IN all warranted TO do injury
extent for trees, for saddles and equipments, the
most reasonable terms, at his mandatory, No Al Main
street, St Louis, Missouri
The subscriber has disposed of any rights prvi
eges under his patent and is determined 10 prosecute rig
orousy all lniringernents upon the same The Board Of
Dragon Officers, lately convened in Washington city on
whose recommendation the subscribers military saddle
adopted the regulation saddle of the army, unan
mousy, and in the complimentary terms, pronounced
it, from their experience, greatly superior every
other saddle known them
Feb l0-aw2mSW* THORNTON GRIMSIEY,
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by n. GREEN, .aucfioneer.

III on Sc HOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT
IL AUCTION.-On Friday, Sd March, shall sell at the
residence of gentleman who about leave the city, on
9th between and Streets Mckedens row. 10 oclock
a. m. good lot of furniture, viz;
Mahogany sofa, marble top pier table and glass
Do and sewing rocking chairs
Maple bedseads cane seat and other chairs
Feather beds, bedding, and mattress
3ply and ingram carpets and rugs
China, glass; and crockery ware clock. &c.
Cherry and other tables, washsands &c.
Radiator, alright, and other stoves
With good lot OF kitchen requisites.
Terms: All sums of and under $40, cash over $40 a
credit of sixty and ninety days. for approved endorsed
bearing interest The above lot of furniture good
and nearly new A. GREEN,
Feb 29-2t Auctioneer
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8v a. GREEN, .a,.ctJoneer.

c1IIKS, CASHMERES, FRENCH GINGHAMS, ORE
y CON PLAIDS, SILK, COTTON, AND MERlNO
UNDERSTANDS, NC. AT AUCTlON.-on Thursday, the
ID March, shall sell my auction store, Concert Hall,
Pennsylvania avenue Browns Hotel, at o'clock, p
m excellent assortment OF the above named articles
Also dozen fine lnenbosom shirts and 200 yards CLOTH
cassimeres, &c.
With many other articles not necessary to enumerate
1t is scarcely necessary for TO state the public that
the articles be sold without regard prices Ladies
gentlemen who have attended my former sales of the
their advantage attend them. Come one, come all.
A. GREEN,
Feb 2S53t Auctoneer.
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MANUEL Practiquc du Consulat par II, A. n
ltl Mench, volume Leipsic, 1916.
Firms British Consuls Hand Book-a treatise on the d
ties and jurisdiction of the consulate volume London
IS47.
Martens Guide Diplomatque-edit by M de Hof-
mans, vols. Paris.
Cours de Style Dipoma,ique-par H. Meisel, volumes
Paris.
Basic.
Pufendorf, translated into English by Carew volume
London.
lie Droit de la Guerre de Ia Pix par Hugues Grous-
translated into French by Barbeyrae, vols; Basic
just imported from London and Paris by F. TAYLOR
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By A. GREEN, .4uctdomeer.

BY H. GREEN, .9mctt0nefr.
TNXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FUR
T. NITURE AT AUCTION.-On Monday, the 9Th
March, shall sell the residence of G. w Phillips, IL
street, door Mr. Carisles opposite the City Hail.
10 o'clock, m superior assortment OF furniture.
enumerate, in parts
Mahogany hair.seat sofas and paror chairs and
Do black marbe-top centre and pedestal tables
Do dining, breakfast, and harp tables
Do handsome hat-rack with mirror, writing
desk, &c.
Do bureaus and curled maple high and low
post bedsteads
Fine black marble slab pier brackets
fine large French plate gilt frame pier glasses
Very fine mante set consisting OF fine svered clock
girandoes, boca glasses, and alabaster vases
fine shell and china ornaments
Fine mantel, solar, astral, and hall lamps
Fine red danask window curtains and French paint
ed shades
Feather beds, bedding, and mattress
Fine Brussels ingram, passage, and stair carpets
Chamber glasses, washstands, and toilet sets
China. glass, and crockcry ware
Radiator, cooking and other stoves
With an excellent lot of kitchen requisites.
Also, irstrate mich COW with young calf
Terms of sale All sums of and under $25, cash
S25 credit of two, four, and six months, for
factory endorsed bearing interest
The above described furniture being of superior quality
and nearly new, l would respectfully inform tho public
that the sale will be worthy Of their attention.
Feb. I'D A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
p S. The house is also for 1t is very conveniently
arranged and in beautiful location. Inquire the prem
Uses or of John Purdy, esq. A. q.
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II traditions, by John Francis, vols, London, lSH
The Progress of America by John Macgegor secretary
to the Board OF Trade, vols, London l847.
Elss British Tariff for 1877 and lS4S.
Political Economy and the Philosophy Government, by
Sismond vol, London, 1877
History of the Royal Navy, by Sir Harris Nicolas vos
London. 1917
The Past and Future of the British Navy, by Capt the
Hon E Plunkett r. N, vol, London 1877,
Modern Agricultural improvements, by Csthber w.
Johnson London, lS47.
British Almanac and Companion for 1913.
South's Household Surgery, Hints on Emergencies,
l vol, London, IS47.
And many other books of value imported from Lon
don by F. TAYLOR, and just unpacked.
Feh.
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A PPLICATIONS dc Ia Gcometrie Descriptive aux
"A Ombres, a la Perspective la Gnomonique, ct
Engrenages, par Oliver VOL quao, and quaro atlas of
illustrations, Paris, IS47. Browns Perspective vol.
quar,o London First Principles Of Symmetrical Beauty, by
Hay decorative painter to the Queen Woods Perspective
Jopngs lsometrcal Perspective Sopwth's lsomctrical
Drawing Cawsc's Art of Painting in Oil Colors Meri-
NEE Painting in Oil and Fresco Brook Tayors Linear
Perspective, Joplings edition Bernards Arthmetrical
Perspective. Landscape Painting in Water Coors, by
Shuttleworh. Handbook of Practical Perspective Dea-
cons Elements OF Perspective Drawing. Gwt on Sha-
ing in Water Coors Manuel OF Drawing Of Models, Ma
chinery, and Perspective, by Butler Williams, civil en-
gneer. Phlips's Lectures Painting vol, London
The Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds 2vols, London Paint
ing and the Fine Arts. by Hazlltt and Hayden. ! vo
Edinburgh. Weales Architectural, Engineering and Me-
chancal Drawing. Witness Mapping and Engineering
Drawing Jamieson's Map-making and Mechanical Geo
Military Reconnaissance &c: Engineering Field Work
by BruH, civil engineer. Just imported from London
and Paris by F. TAYLOR, together with others not men,
toned here-some of them entirely new Mar
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In Pri1e-No. 6374.-John II. Mclaughlin and the
United States, vs.. One BOX OF Specie.
United States District Court for the District Of Louisiana
Monday, Fsb. a. A. ID. 1913.
Present, the Hon. Theodore IL McCaeb
an motion of c. T. Stewart, Prize Agent, and on sug
" geston the Court that the list has been furnish
ed him of the officers and OF the Hunter and
further suggesting the Court that there may be other
persons claiming share captors in the distribution OF
the prize fund here accrung, ii is ordered that all other
persons claiming captors herein, do file their claims
they have the office OF the clerk of this Court with
i'm 900 ninety days the date hereof And il is further
ordered that this motion be published in the New Orleans
Picayune, Washington Union, and New York Herald, six
times this date the expiration of the ninety days
BY order of the Court.
Feb @-6tin90d N. X JENNINGS. Clerk.
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Revolutionary Claims.

AM in POSSESSION OF authentic documentary evidence
the services and claims of the officers o. the Virginia
State line and navy half pay for life and bounty lands
and Of the officers of the continental lines OF the several
States pensions, communal pay, and bounty land,
The evidence will be furnished tho claim prosecuted al
The option of the claimant. Letters directed Cen John
P Duva, Tallahassee Florida postpaid will be attended
o. JOHN r. DUVAL
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NOTICE. have hand. and shall constantly haw
~ during the winter. number of bounty land waIrsn
for forty and hundred and SIXTY tracts Orders
from distance will be promptly aitsnded TO- once oP
posite the Patent Office w. b. WEBB,
Des 8-9Aw17wif Attorney at Law
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In what place

Assistant Treasurer, Boston, Massachusetts,
Assistant Treasurer, New York, New York
Assistant Treasurer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Treasury of the United States Washington, ID. O.
Assistant Treasurer Charleston, South Carolina
Assistant Treasurer, New Orleans, La
Assistant Treasurer, St Louis, Mo
Depositary at Buffalo, New York
Depository at Baltimore, Md.
DepositaIy at Richmond, Va.
Depository nj Wilmington North Carolins
Depository at Savannah. Georgia
Depositnry at Mobile Alabama
Depository Nashville, Tennessee
Depositary al Cincinnati, Ohio
De positary Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Depositary at Norfolk Virginia
Depositary at Little Rock, Arkansas
Depository Jehersonville. Indiana
Depository at Chicago Illinois
Depository at Detroit, Michigan
Suspense account @ZsSa %
Branch mint OF the United States, Charlotte, n G.,
Branch mint of the United States, Dahonega, Ga,
Branch mint of the United States, n. O., Louisiana,
Deduct suspense account
Nett amount subject to draf
March lit Intel. IL German GAIL
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r AW Office observation-disclosures w.
IL DRURy and JOHN A. EASTMAN, partners, under the firm
of Dury " Eastman, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, attor.
ney counseors and solicitors and general land brokers'
for the purchase and sale of lands and entry OF land
rants situated in the of that beautiful region around
Lake Winnebago-oher their services to the public and
correspondence from land brokers and BUYERS They
refer to DIR. c. H. Van Patten, Hon. John II. Tweedy,
Messrs Chubb & Scbcnck, Hon. Senator Phelps Hon. Ed
mund Burke, Hon S. r. Hobbie and Hon. Richard NJ.
Young. March &c p. ly~.