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"Signed on behalf Of the meeting,
"WALTER EDGErroS, cy.,E. ~
"REBEccA, EDGEHTos,

On presenting this petition Mr.. HALE said
Isuppose, Mr.. President, as this petition prays
for the exertion Of all Tie powers Of G Government
so far as they extend in relation to this subject,
II includes within its provision, slavery within
the District of Columbia; and / am informed
that the practice has obtained in the Senate,
when petitions of this character are presented,
to raise the question Of reception, and that such
a motion il laid upon the liable and there the
matter drops As this course does not accord
with my own conviction Of duty, must urge
differ,nt disposition of this petition; and, hope
that II exception be taken, it will be taken with
out this side blow of motion 10 lay the table
With this view, il the question Of reception
DO raised, ash, that it may be taken by yeas
aud nays.
The PRESIDING 0FFieER--1hose in favor Of
taking the question by yeas and nays, will
rise.
Mr. HkIE.-Was the motion made TO lay the
rnotien upon the table
The PREsiDTNG OFFIcER.--The question is 10
", put as a matter of cOurse.
Mr. HALE was not aware Of the existence
Of such rule; but thsf being the case, / would
like to say single word on the main question,
IS the motion to lay Oh the table is not debata-
bIe. ns.e
Mr.. BEnRrEN.-I trust that the established
usage Of the Senate will not be departed from
ON This occasion When petition Of this SORT
is prsse nted The question Of reception is raised
by motion to lay apetItion on the table,
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-15

'sGcilty or not guilty ?" asked Judge Of
an Irish prisoner.
"An' how can tell, to be sure. until !
have heard the witnessesi"
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Rsxh, of Pe,,,uon.

In order that this subject may be fully under.
stood, we present the proceedings Of the U. S.
Senate ON the petition of the Friends of lndi-
ana That reads -
"To the Senate and House Of Representatives
" Of the United State, in Congress assembled /:
ave, your petitioners, believing all carnalwar
" 10 be Authorization, and the present war with
/" Mexico TO be one Of pre-eminent injustice,
/" wickedness and barbarity, respectfully, but
"earnestly request you, 10 use all the means in
"your power TO put ain immediate termination
10 the bloody conflict. And farther, we would
4" illicit the exercise of the powers Of the Gov
"ernrnent vested In your hands, TO put an iln-
mediate termination TO slavery with all its
horrid Consequences far as those powers ex-
attend.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-15

Sincerity in believing, and humility in
protesting, are conservation Of any doc
trine, ,aaat
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CONGRESS-.
TUESDAY, Jan. Nth.

SENsTE--Shortly after the opening Of the
chamber this morning, the galleries were dense
ly crowded by an attentive auditory, TO hear the
discussion that was likely 10 take place upon the
special order of the day-"Mr. Cslhoun's resolu-
tons relative to the Mexican war;"
Mr.. Calhoun took the floor, which he main
tanned for a considerable length Of time in the
advocacy fhs resolutions. lie declared that
the further prosecution OF the war unnecessary,
that in its inception il was wr,ng, aud produced
solely by the act Of the President, and not by
any act Of Mexico. lie denied that there had
been adequate cause for the CONNIE ncement Of
hostilities between the two countries, and that
the existing state of things had been brought
about without any just or sufficient reason.<
He strenuously urged the withdrawal Of the
troops now in Mexico, TO n defensive line, to be
held till a satisfactory treaty shall have been rat
flied between Mexico and the United States. He
suited that he had originally opposed the war,
for reasons other than noy offered; but its
speedy TERMINATION Is now csunselled by i'm
pc nding dangers menacing tbs prosperity and
happiness Of the United States In its contina-
alton we are threatened by an immense and
heavy national debt. ana will Of necessity be
compelled 10 employ and sustain large stand
ing army, with all its concomitant evils, alike
demoralizing in Its influences upon a large pcr-
ton Of our citizens as well as endangering the
permansnoe Of our civil and religious insttu-
lions. He denounced the proposition for fur
Their prosecution of the war inihe hope Of secDr.
ing greater chances Of obtaining indemnities by
It's longer continuance, and finally endangerine
our free institutions by the annexation OF such
portions OF foreign territory, as may be thus ac-
quired by the force of arms. lie opposed the
Presidents recommendation, made in his las
annual message to Congressrelative TO the Mex
lean war, &c, &c., throughout, and consludeC
by an earnest appeal to die Senate to iuvesti
gate we'll the objects TO be gained BY furthe
prosecution Of the war. and 10 carefully cons
der the results that are liksls 10 be produced b.
| such course.
The resolutions were finally postponed TO
future day
The proceedings Of the House this day ar
unimportant.
The above proceedings IN Congress ON Tues
day did not reach us in TING for last week
1
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THrRsDAY, Jan. 9Th.

SESArE--The Senate was called to order at
the usual hour, and an appropriate prayer was
offered up to the throne of Divine mercy By
Rev. Mr.. Slicer.
Among the numerous petitions presented to-
day, was one by Mr.. Corwin, Of Ohio, from an
association Of FRIENDS at Spring Garden, Penn
syvania. for the speedy tsrminaton Of The ex-
isting war with Mexico. 1tz
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

Extract OF letter from a highly intel gent gentleman
who has resided for some years in the central par, Of
Vngnia-
~, IKE many Pilgrim sons" and Yankee Boys"
have rambed from my native hills and home and oand
a location IN the Sunny Souh-in the romantic and
beauu al valley of Vmginia-lhe land where negro
slavery has had fair test, and proved 10 be the
prince of evils the degradation has caused the moor
white man who depends his daily toll for his bread
the class OF idle hearesS artsocras it has necessarily
built up, and the anguor and meiicency of agricultural
manufacturing and educational enterprise. TESTIFY 10 the
tact and coroborae the EXPRESSION that ii IS the Prince
of Civil and Political evils.
fully aud heartily join the Free Soil issue. am
doing all can, considering my circumscribed situation
to spread Free Soil principles Virginia for the cause
has Truth tor It's armO and It's resource is The svmnabv
OF human hearts. am not alone IN my exerlions
Mr. berkshire editing Free Soil paper IN the est en
part OF the State,-a Free Soil electoral ticket has been
proposed, and many will vote ii if II be fairly presented
BE assured that majority here in favor of the issue
lhey mud Ill not Abolitionsm term universally and
perhaps deServedy, odlous. l converse freely and
frankly with all classes and parties aud find them inn
pressed with the opinion that Van Buren, and Free Soil
"lIl be very formidable, if by Carrying The election
70 ue House, notorious, III the coming election and
most certainly destined ee long to triumph
Now dear SIR, mark my words-in short time there
VIII be as many "DoeaceS" at the South fawnng for
Northern smiles, there are now vice versa. G, on
go on not only true policy, but heaven aad humanity
are on our side" I'M
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07
PRINCIPLES OF GEN. TAYLOR.

Nothing can De more ridiculous and absurd, than tor
the Tayoriles think they decave the people into
Inc belief that Gen. Taylor is peace man, and oppos>
ed to the extension of slavery is natural to suppose
that man will be IN favor OF that business i'll which he
has always been engaged both from interest and ncl-
natoa The farmer is in favor of the encouragement
aud prosperity Of agriculture; the shoemaker of the
shoe business the merchant of the trading interest
and so of every lradesman Every goes for the in
,erests of his own calling. We should not expect it
would be absurd, to suppose that the man who has
chosen the occupation OF farming who has always pur>
sued that business who has supported himself and FAM
lis by daily labor upon his farm, would be in favor of
passing law which is directly opposed to the farming
interest So of the man who has, from choice, passed
his whole life in the camp.
Gen. Taylor peace man The idea is ridiculous
lie peace man who has chosen war as an occupation,
voluntarily and his accord; who has been in the
army from his youth year after year unii his head has
become gray; who has marched the dead, amid
The groans The wounded and dying, with feelings only
of rejoicing and exuItaton! To speak of white
black.bird is not more absurd. Peace aud Gen lay
or! They have as much affinity day light and dark>
ness; white and black righteousness and sin.
PhrenOOglSlS SIlS US, llldt uoSe iOIoN
iug from ncination have large desrucuveneSs, and
naturally cruel. Gen. Taylor followed the pursuit
Of war from choice, and has been the instrument not OF
Strengthening few cattle but of Staying thousands of his
fellow men, made ia the image of God; he not only
chose war as a profession but is much III favor of H.
that ne follows it, even old age. He in favor Of
The wal with Mexico II not, why did ne resign his
commission and retire 10 private life Poverty did not
prevent him. for he is Of extensive wealth. lie
loves his calling and you cannot deny it.
But, Gen. Taylor, it IS said is opposed to the exten>
sion Of slavery! You might well speak of Abbot
Lawrence being opposed 10 the manufacturing interests
or of yourselfbeng opposed the true interests Of your
own calling. Gen. Taylor owns 300 slaves and makes
1900 bales Of cotton yearly, which must yield him 80,
OOO or 10000 dollars income, every year; beside this,
his slaves are constantly increasing in numbers. He
was born among slaves has passed his life among slaves
his connections associations, and personal interests
all involved in the interests of slavery. The presump
Ton therefore is favor Of his going for the slave inter-
est; yea the height Of absurd,y to suppose the
uaIy.
We would say those who in favor Of supporting
Gen. Taylor, you determined ,oswaIaw the bitter
pill smooth down your face, OF your mouth and Swa>
low il but do not undertake 10 force it down our
throats plasteTed with such sophsms and absur>
duties FREE Soil VOTER.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

LIFE IN EARNEST, commended to Young Men in
course OF Lectures, by Rev. c. Billings Smith, NJ.
A., author of the PHILOSOPHY of Reform" &c, &C.
Hartford, Biocke,t 81 Fullr 1913.
This is neat little volume of 204 PIP. embracing
eight lectures, True Manlness, Labor, Home Claims
Of the times Young Men, Politics, Elements of Sue.
cess, Self Reliance and Religion. We have looked
over il with much pleasure It IS full Of earues, en-
courag'ment to young men just emerging into active
life and may be read and studied with profit. The an>
gusge clear and folcble, and the perusa Of it cannot,
fail TO do good. For sale by j. Grout, Jr.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

Eg~ Mr.. Pan Buren, says that he approves of
the Buffalo platform, and he 'sshall be among the
last to abandon it." This platform rejects the
doctrine of compromise. 1t declares it to be the
duty of the federal Government 10 prevent the
existence or continuance of slavery wherever it
possesses constitutional authority to do so or what
is equivalent thereto, to relieve itself from all re
sPonsibity tor the existance OF slavery.
Now, the Buffalo convention nominated Mr.
Van Buren, with the knowledge that he entertain
ed the "opinlon in favor of the power of Congress
to abolish slavery in The district OF Columbia. -
Nay, "every day reflection" says MrVan Bu-
rem in his letter to the committee OF the Buffalo
Convention, "has but served to confirm nv con-
victions of its correctness ."-BOston Post.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

NAILED. The Barre Patriot says of Charles Hud-
son "that he has, uniformly, at all time, and under
all circumstances resisted the entertainments of the slave
power" and says this in the face ofhe fact that Charles
son is now sumpng it through this State, in support of
the nominee OF the slave power for the presidency
that nominee being himself the holder OF some THREE
HUNDRED human chattels, and man Of whom
Charles Hudson declared, within five months, that he
had not SINGLE QUALIFICATIONS for the presidency.
o, the beauty Of Truth and Consistency.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

nTThe Courier des Etats Uns, says that the
Emperor Nicholas of Russia has written directly
to Gen. Cavaignac, expressing the sympathy with
which his effort, to establish a stable government
in the midst of the difficulties surrounding him,
have inspired him, and protesting against the sup
position that he is uniavOraby disposed toward the
French Republic
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07
CURIOUS srArIsr1cs. The editor Of the

CURIOUS STATISTICS. The editor of the
Cincinnati Commercial Advertiser, who visited
the Senate chamber of Congress, furnishes his
readers with following curious statistics.
"The number OF Senators, gray headed, IL :;
with bald heads, As reading newspapers, lat
time) II who spoke on the bill, In all, 20 who
scratched their heads when they rose to speak,
10; who wore gold spectacles, II; who wore
silver spectacles, 3 ; who had on black coats. 80
who wore calico, or figured light vests, 6; who
wore white neckerchiefs, IL; with curly hair, 8:
OF light complexion, 20 are corpulent, (includ.
ing Lewis,) 6; paying attention at time. zen.
eray, IL; who chewed tobacco, 20 with hair
rOughed back, 90"
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07
WoRCEsrER NORM.

GEORGIA The returns from 18 Counties in the
New York Tribune of yesterday show Democratic
majority OF H. The same counties, last year gave
Wing majority Of 70, leaving Democratic gam of l8s
So much for Old lacks tremendous popularity The
TaylonIes, however, claim to have gained represen>
atlve in the 2d district. There yet, however some
doubt about the result.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

HUMBUG. A gentleman who visited the
Falls Friday last to see the vessels advertised
to go over the great Cataract that day, informs y
that the whole affair was shameful humbug
There were large numbers on the Canada aide
who waited till near dusk to see the vessel make
the leap but the only thing observable in the
shape OF a craft was small scow Thai 20 mo A., '
ing down the stream near dusk, and broke 70
pieces on the rapids. Such tricks will not alwavs
answer to play upon travellers We hear Of no
such fre vessel gong over at night as was adyer
tised-Bu6dlo Courier.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

BTGenera Cavignac lately said. ''the repub-
lie would never be firmly established until the I'M
worthy persons whom the revolutionary wave
had thrown upon the shore, were sucked back to
heir proper places by the receding tiIe.'
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

g7The Taylor Convention at Bridgewater on
Wednesday, after ten twelve ballotings, nomi-
mated Rev. Oren Fowler, OF Fall River, as their
candidate to represent the Ninth District in the
next Con gress.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

REDUCTION OF FARE. Arrangements have been
made with the different Railroad Companies betwe n
Charleston and Philadelphia says Charleston pap r,
by which the fare through between these two cities is
only ST.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

PERsoNAL.-It is almost improper to make
any ausion to Castles in this city, because there
are SO few OF them, you cannot speak of one,
without its being taken as personality by all
three hicagO JOnrnaL
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

A NEPHEW OF MONROE FOR FREE SOIL
Col. A. G. Monroe, nephew OF President Mon
troe, and Vlrginian by birth and education, pre-
sided at a Van Buren, Free Soil Meeting at New
Richmond, Ohio
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

From the above it will be seen that all the New
England States largely overpay. New York
yields more than double the expenses OF mail
transportation. But just look at the slave States!
Only one of them, Louisiana, overpays (nearly
$27,0OO); Virginia comes short 800, 900; N rth
Carolina, Sl4l, 900; South Carolina, $68 900 :;
Georgia, $4,000; Alabama, $S7 900. New
Jersey, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Iowa are the only
tree States in this list that do not pay
NJ Y Hyr1Id
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

u The New York Express states that the cause
which led TO Mrs Mafits DEATH was mental excitement
growing out of her marriage with Mr.. Maffit She was
H. Maffit upwards of So
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III Mrs. Frances A. tiaff. wife Of Rev. Joh0 NJ
Mafit died on Saturday last, a, Brooklyn, N Y, ns,
disease was Of fever yphOid. She was bu, e,,b,oo.
years Of age, and possessed fgeo, personal bcawv
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

"Ihe Image Of His Father" tale of young
monkey by the brothers MAY hew, with illustrations, is
humorous tale, published by the HapeB, and for sale
by J. Groul, Jr.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

u Many of The Wing papers engaged in publish
ing articles to show that Miard Fillmore their NOMINEES
for The Presidency is just such the STAKEHOLDER
want
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

NJ JOHN P. HALE of Dover, N. H., will ads
dress the citizens of Worcester aud vicinity Tuesday
evening next.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

NA"srAr r., hsTnRrEIzE. +. Lleason, Esq, the
proprietor OF the Flag Of our Unon,Y offers tho,.
SAND dollar prize Tor the best story Written for ri. cal
unn'' and foe hundred dollars for the second be, Tn,
oter' which is made in the most liberal sort eauno,
fail to draw forth The best Of talent in the country and
the successful stories will be eagerly soeeh, u, An
particulars may be learned by referring to ,be FL.
ofour I'm ion. D "e
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

COsT OF MAIL TRANSFORMATIONS. The following
exhibits the annual of mail transportation and the
annual receipts of posages for the year preceding July
l. 1917, as we learn fom an official source viz
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07

FOREIGN. The Steamship Cambria arrived at Bos
yesterday with from Europe three days later
The cotton market was steady, with only moderate
sales. The corn market was firm. Accounts from THE
manufacturing districts were rather gloomy. Money
continued plenty. The weather favorable for the
crops. Gen. Cavagnac's popularity continued on the
wane, and crisis in the affairs of France seemed
10 be at hand. We find nothing more OF particular m>
portance.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-07
TRUMAN SMITHS CIRCULAR.

Truman Smith-one OF Mr. Winthrop's first ate
National Whigs-is the Washington manager of
the Taylor campaign. The following circular
has been addressed by him to the Buckeyes
WASHINGTON CITY, Sept. IL, ls4S.
DEAR SIR,-I address you in behalf OF the
whig executive committee of the two houses of
Congress My object is to invite your particular
attention to the importance Of the approaching
state aud national elections in Ohio. / am salts
fed that the South sciU do its part tOtCdTd elect
ing the nominees of the PHILADELPHIA Conuen-
tiOR.-I am convinced from information which
deem reliable, that ,Ce shall aoin both Georgia
aud louisiana, and perhaps some other SlGve
states which did not vOte for Mr.. Clay in 1o4S.
But, to make success certain, you must carry
Ohio IN November. In Pennsylvania and Vr-
GINA our friends speak encouragingly, but our
hopes mainly cluster about the Buck eye. You
must not disappoint us. ENTER INTO NO
CONTROVERSY WITH ANY ON THE SUB
JECT OF FREE SOIL, FOR CONTROVERSY
Is WHAT AGITATORS DESIRE. THE AS
SURANCE THAT THE INTERESTS OF
THE WHOLE COUNTRY WILL BE SAFE
in THE HAN DIS OF GENERAL TAYLOR,
Is ENOUGH FOR US.
In conclusion, ! beg you and through you, your
friends to make thorough preparations tor the
great struggle IN November, in the belief that
Ohlo wlil IN all probability, prove the great bat
Ne ueiu OIL tne present contest. Let me hear from
YOU With much respect,
/ am trulu
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am, truly, your friend,
TRUMAN SMITH.

AIS document tell the whole story Ofthe cam
palgn' The subject Of Free Soil is to be kepr ont
% ''sn' anu the assurance that Taylor wi II take
care Oh the interests of the whole country is to
De sumcient. VIII the North be hu,nb,oosd
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22

STOPPING THE FEED.-Mr. Evans of Texas
must be hard customer. At the Baltimore
Democratic Convention, he offered the follow
ing:
|. That it is improper for The President to
appoint to Office members of Congress, or dele
gates making the nomination.
q That no member of this Convention will
ask or accept of any office.
3. That we recommend to the people of the
United States hereafter TO appoint no member
of Congress or office-holder as delegates to a
National Convention
This was too bad. Alter all their exertions
in behalf of the nominee, thus to cut of these
patriots from the very objects for which all
their labors had been performed, was not to be
tolerated. They therefore laughed it out of the
Convention. The President decided it OUT
OF ORDER. Very true. 1t is certainly out
Of order to deprive the drum majors of political
conventions Of Office. 1t is the very thing for
which they live and act.