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Tie Dsty Of Aasi-stavcry Mes ia slave
holding ssases.

Hon. Henry A. Wise, late u. S. Minister to
Brazil, is now one Of the candidates on the dem
ocTstc electoral ticket in Virginia. In a recent
speech he denounced Well-known leading
Wing, M. A. II. II. Stuart, as an Abolitionist.
The Richmond Wing, in noticing this change,
denies that Mr.. Stuan is am AbolitioIist in the
Northern signifcatiOn. but thinks il very proba.
be thai he ''does not regard slavery as bless.
ing, and that he would be glad 10 get nd Of il -
The Wing adds that elf all those who entertain
THIS opinion in Virginia, are to be denounced as
traitors, and driven into the support of General
Taylor, We can tell Mr.. Wise little secIei-the
Cas- vote in November, win be The smallest ever
Dolled in Tins State"
We notce this admission Of the Wing, as 10
The extent Of the anti-slayery sentiment in Viz.
ginia, with decided qualification. We have mo
doubt that an overwhelming majority OF The PEG
pie Of Virginia sincerely entertain the opinions
assembled to Mr. Stuart. Such opinions are al
most universal in Kentucky, and are very CON-
mon 70 the peopleof all the slave States.
Now what is the duty of those who "would be
glad to see the STATE. .get md Of slayeryg'
Should they fold their arms in inglorotls inactiy
itys That is not the way in which great and ac-
knowiedged evils are 70 be removed. When an
evil rs 20 palpable as TO be clear TO the under
standing Of all classes, it becomes The duty Of
adj TO exert themselves with hearty good viii for
ats removal. 1t is TOO much the habit of the Cd
pohents Of slavery TO regard the evil as one OF
such vast magnitude that no amount of human
energy. however well and foncibly directed, can
successfully oppose it, Thus the nature and e,.
tent OF The institution furnish il with asafeeard nd.
It's magnitude becomes lis protection. Now
there is no evil however big OF black that win M.
give way before The power q constant effort
As these IS no habit, however inyeterate or de.
grading il may be, that a persn who rs its sul,-
sect may not reform, 80 there is no evil that AZ
hicts society which may not lie removed. II /.
cOwardly in the extreme TO grow pale in the con.
tenplaiion Of an eva. and cofessing that if Is
exceedingly injurious TO US, to tum aside from i
shneh1ed It the thought Of undertaking its ne.
1nosai. The physical, moral, and spiritual he
loss who are enshrined in the hearts Of every
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justice. "Do not let the people of these colo
pies" say they, "yote for a Legislature. II
lihey do, Slavery never can be established
lihere." What. is the right of self governn,sas
70 be deniedl Yes, ftlle propagandists demand
u. Thanks, again, 20 Senators Underwood
and Me,calfs for opposing this outrageous law.
But observe further. Who holds the entire
control 10 New Mexico and California; All
power Is vested In Governor, Secretary and
Judges Of the Supreme Court-numbsring three
in the lstter--two In the former. And these
are to say what shall or shall not be done =
Four or five persons are left to declare what
laws shall pass, or shall not pass No distinc-
ton Is madsin their powers. No divisions into
executive. legislative and Judicial. All are
blended together and the same menleft to make,
constrae. and execute the law. WHEREFORE
That the perpetualisss may take their slaves
there. no mattel. what the people eftle Territory
may say. "Ayo," say these men, ave will
force Slavery into New Mexico and California.
come what may-"
Right-minded men Of all parties, differ as they
may ON other subjects, cannot. il seems to US,
differ on this point--that such injustice should
never be tolerated. Mr.. Csss says, "let thepeo-
pie decide whether slavery shall exist there
"The idea is absurd" exclaims Mr.. Calhoun.
They shall have nor voice nor vote in this mat.
tel. And he is supported by Wing and Demo.
cratic Senators, Except our OWN from the
Southland many from the free Statesl Ken
tncky rejects all such COMPROMISES. She repu-
dates now, and forever, all agency in propa-
gandlsm which would tsrannise over mems
nights, and deprive them Of all power 10 deter
NINE for themselves whether slavery shall exist
IN thsnew Territories. The one purpose Of the
bill, IS 10 secure the extension OF slavery. Has
Congress power over the subject? That power
is abindonsl. True, the bill extends the Con
sttulion over New Mexico and California. But
who are to be appointed judges, governors, and
legislative council Tor four years2 Who appoints
themi few men have the whole power, and
these men are appointed by the President. Let
that President, let the Judges hold the vieSs Of
the psrpetualists, and what becomes of the vote
of the people' "The injured have the right OF
appeal" says some one. And what good will
thattlo' The slave--how can he night himself il
| wrongedf How find the necessary security How
get &c Washington with his case9 Suppose the
case made. Whsn could it reach Washington
Not until slavery had fastened itself on Califor-
MIA and New Mexicol And that is the purpose
| Of the hill
Butyve forbear The bill is put down in the
House. Happy for us that ii Is sol An act
Of this character could not have failed TO rouse
the country, and vex il as it has not been vexed
since Tie Missouri Compromise
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The rtex,e.. rrrr,,e,,r,.

The more we read in relation 10 the charac-
ter Of the territories Of New Mexico and Cali
fOrnia the less certain we feel that we have any
definite and reliable Information in relation to
their nature. The face of the country, the
quality Of the soil, the healthfulness of the eli
mate are all referred to by various men who
affirm they have visited those regions, and their
descriptions and assertions are so utterly dis
cOrdant. that il is impossible for an untraveled
man 10 determine what he ought to believe.
The travellers to New Mexico and California
thus far very generally sustain the reputation
travellers enjoyed century ago. At that time
but few travellers succeeded in winning the
confidence Of their readers; and indeed, the
last place in which person expected TO find
truth was between the covers Of a volume Of
travels. We have no means Of determining
what amount of exaggeratiOn and downright
falsebOOd were used by writers Of books Of ira
yeis hundred years ago, but if they were as
discOrdani and contradictory in their descrip-
tons ofcountries as the letter writer's from the
newly acquired Mexican territory are, the pub
lie estimate of their merits was thoroughly just.
We have read accounts Of both California and
New Mexico written by various persons, and
are unable TO say, after having sought correct
Information in relation 10 these territories from
such sources, that we have any definite ideas on
the subject One writer describes California
a. Canaan, land Of promise. wherebeauty is
succeeded BY beauty, where the most heavenly
Of earth's landscapes lie smaing in the sun, and
where the Perfamed atmosphere is never laden
with the seeds Of disease, while the bOunteous
earth yields mani6eent inward TO the lsbors
Of the husIandman. This is all very pleasant.
Bat the neSi letter We happen 10 read, written
BY some other observer, declares that Califor
mia Is the "leavings" Of creation, that there is
neither beauty nor fertility, nor health there,
ia fact that it is one Of the least delightful por
lions Of the habiiable globe. The accounts
from New Mexico are equally irreconcilable.
While some travellers see nothing but beauty in
that territory, Others shocked and disgusted
at the prevailing barTenness and insalubrity.
Mr. Polk thinks that our government made
a very advantageous treaty with Mexico for
these territories and that they afford full indem
nifty fOr the war and are worth the money TO be
paid Mexicp besides. Several distinguished
Statesmen Oh the Wing side, have declared that
he territories, 50 far from yielding indemnify
for the hundred millions Of dollars and the
twenty thousand lives sacrificed in the war, are
not worth the twenty millions Of dollars the
government is bound to pay Mexico for them.
In this conflict Of opinion and assertion on the
part Of those who have and have not seen the
territories Of New Mexico and California, those
unfortunate individuals who are seeking light
on the subject are greatly PerpIxed.
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and false logic Of the advocates Of error, and he
follows falsehood through all lis doublings snd
|involuiions with praciised skiIf which no en-
gcnui,y can elvde. Nothing seeHss 20 escsi'e
bis eye ia aualysip g and exposing an unienahie
position. His power Of sarcasnl are great
and they sparkls amidit the strength Of logic
ike gems that deek mo brow Of purity and
beauty.
In the speech on the compromise BIN, Mr.
eorwinhasdisplayed in an eminent degree, all
the great features Of his massive mind. Theoit
repeated sophiStnes Of slavery, the formulas That
have passed from mouth to mouth, among those
who love to be deceived, those patty, neketty
things that seem TO be heir-looms Of perpetual
ism, are trampled into dust by Mr.. Corwin, with
as much disdain as Mirabean spurhed and tramp
led upon the formulas Of royalty, When did a
falsehood ever receive ITS quietqs more eiectual-
Iy than this mendicant plea Of the ultras, for
more slave territory on account Of their worn
out lands?
When will the advocates Of error leave their
dark and gloomy shades, and come out into the
clear sunlight Of tIuthl Why IS itthat It Is 50
difficult 10 teach some portions Of republican
America, the invigoTafing powersOf freedom, the
value OF truth, the greatness OF wisdom! Why
will men hug to their very hearts, decisions that
blind their Understandings 10 all thatis capable
OF advancing man, Of increasing the prosperity
and happiness Of society, and that would make
the desert blossom as the rose? IL cannot be
Al .;lrn, Mill 80, ,r,, alo.,.l n1 haze n
voice disregarled. There is a redeeming powel
in truth, that must dispel error, and enable man
10 reach the true dignity Of his nature, and Il
enjoy the benefits that Heaven gives to all who
love Truth. To all who feel disposed TO Learn
where our county's true interests lie, who wish
TO feel the pure and Ieviying Influences Of Truth,
we heartily commend this speech OF Mr.. Cor
win. The voice Of the founders OF mighty EN-
pires, speaks trumpet-tongued TO the inhertors o.
these growing States, in this effort, and we pray
those who cling to slavery and who have been
delu1led by its advocates, topause and commune
with the minds Of Washington, and Jefefson,
and Madison. That man can make no mistake
| in true republicanism, who places himself undeI
liic ltcAuCINC Ni>uOii VI ctthCt hAcoc AOoAAe-
aims Of light. Toall such, we urge not mere
reading Of Mr.. corwin's speech, but most dill
gent studyof il.
The lover does not love his iiolised mistress
more than we do Kentucky. We lOyeher with a
sincerity that knows no change, and with an ar
dor that makes US ready to brave Everything that
can promote her happiness. We believe that
the day that sees her set free from the retaTding
infuencesof slavery, viii be the dawn OF glo-
nous career, that will lead her 10 the heights Of
prosperity and renown, and we are sure that if in
twelve months after these shaekles are thTowa
of, vote were taken upon a return TO slavery,
freedom would receiveher undivided vote. FoI
her thorough reimbursement we most devoutly
pray.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-05

Dates from Lsgaayra 10 the 18th have been
received. General Merina and CASTILLO of the
Government party in Maracsibo have surrender
ed their forces. They were discharged on parole
not to oppose Paez, who was momentanly ex-
pected in Caracas from Jamaica. There we've
many mmors in regard to conflict which Mon.
aTgas had had. Some say he is dead
A large number Of white refugees have arrived
here from Martinique, who left thereon accoun.
of the instruction and the incompetency of the
Government TO suppress it. i
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-05

The receipts Of the Central railroad Of Geor
gia, for the month Of June just passed, amount
ed TO SO, l44 Ga, while in June, SAT, they weie
S16,4s2 46. This increase Of some sixty pen
cent. IS a very fair improvement in the business
Of the road. The cotton brought down in June,
lsls, was 1898 bales, and in June, Is47, 463
bales.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-05

The Baltimore Sun, OF July 26th, says: at is
announced in latetelegraphic despatch 10 the
New York Sun, from Paris, that I.amsrtinedoes
netintend totravel to the East, as has bees, an
nounced, but he has made preparations to leave
for the United States.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-05

There was free-soil meeting in Baltimore on
the evening Of the 24th. II was quite large.-
Strong resolutions were adopted, and delegates
were appointed TO the Buffalo convention.
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Texns ssats-sSe..

The total gross receipts of the State Of Texas,
for the year Isi7, is sl25,3is %. The number Of
acres Of land taxed. AZ, 7os sO7. Total number
of cattle, 3Os, $50; number Of negroes taxed,
3,0O3; poll tax, sl7,S72.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-05
Negro ssssrreestea Ina the Danish west
India Islands.

/ BY he arrival Of the bark 81 Dorado, at Bali
timone, news is brought of revolution in ST.
CroIx, and the blacks had been successful in
.oyarthrowing the Government. There was fight.
ing, and many murders committed. The Cover.
nor OF ST Thomas had applied TO the Captain
Gen. OF Porto Rico for assistance.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-05

There was a Bambumer Mass Convention at
Indianapolis on Wednesday, the 26th ult. The
papers Of that place represent it as large. Near
ly forty delegates were appeintel 10 the Buffalo
convention
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-05

"od Phil" servant belonging to MI. Jas.
Brent, Of Charles county, Maryland, died on the
5th inst, at the age Of one hnndrsd and eJieen
years. Upto the day Of his death this faithful
Old servant enjoyed almost uninterrupted health
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-05

~ The length OF Mr. Corwin's speech, and
: the NOTICE oft oommunicated BY avalued fnend,
compels us 90 lay over the Congressional and
otherinteresting matter, till next week.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-05
The Tea Plant ON ~ II NJ, ~, -.

MI fortune, Curator Of the Botanic Gardens
Al Ohelsea; has been engaged by the East India
Company toproceed to China, and procure for
them 1--we specimens and seeds Of the Tea Plant,
Ion use IN their Tea plantations ir The Himmaleh
Mountains.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-05

In the pansh of St. Matthias. Canada, with an
aaui. population Of about 200, all but four per-
'Oss nave signed the pledge. This palsh is said
TO have spent annually in strong ,I,;nL. ,,n j
the present time, Sc 900.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-05

The Utica DenIOerat gives list Of fOTty-HiHs
Democratic journals in the State of New York,
which repudiate Gen. Cass and support Nr. Van
Buren,.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-05

CT We send. occasionally, a zszaber Of ths
ExAMIEER 20 persons rho are not subscribers, ~
the hope, that BY PerUsal IF IL, they may Be In
dHced 10 subscribe
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-05

From the New YORK Tribune. ]

AGAINST THE cosPROMIsE BILL,
Dclir1ei in he United Siaies Seasle ADndav ls q
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-06-26
NEW-YORk TRIBUNE.
NEwYoRK. MONDAY, JUNE %.
Events In Europe.


VIZ have again received a telegraphic dispatch
Of thu European news, by the Buena Vista, in adj
vance Of the steamers arrival. The Britannia
will probably reach here this morning, and we
shall then give in the evening edition OF Tie tn
bun> full aud detailed account Of the last great
movements
The intelligence from France IL Of an exciting
character Elements the existence Of which has
been long asserted, have come into active opera
ion. and the aspect Of political parties IS evident
" undergoing change. Whether, az our Paris
correspondent not long since predicted, the reic-
tion will be speedily triumphant, or whether the
Republic viii be established thoughir a more eau
tious and moderate form than is at present pro-
posed. are interesting questions. Things at least.
appear 10 be verging toward an important crisis.
The suspicion which has been thrown upon Lamar
tine will greatly weaken the unity o.ieeiing among
the masses, and widen still farther the breach
which, alone could have closed. The umored pres
snce Of the Prince De J0nviile, ia coDnexion with
this, seems 70 hint at scheming on the part Of
the Orieanists. which is strengthened By the fact
Of Theirs election and the proposal TO install him
in the vacant place Of Lamartine. All these de-
velopments have reference % the future and our
suspense Is not yet over.
The most cheering news which We have received
10 that Of the Italian victories. TIE loss Of Peschi-
era and the total rout Of thirty thousand troops or
Goito supposing this statement 20 be oorrect) VIII
strike heavy blow at the power Of Austria. in
fact, the liberation Of Italy may be pronounced
accomplished The effects Of tbs decided and
unequivocal success will be felt through the whole
land, and Austria ia her present distracted con-
dition, can DO nothing 70 oppose the enorey and
confidence with which il is nov thrilled aud per-
vaded. The spirit Of the new crusade i1r moo
ment clouded b. the hesitation a Plus TX. who
should have been a second Peter the Hermit in us
ranks is kindled anew in the restored confidence
Of bis people.
Ireland IS still calm, 70 outward appearance.
while every nerve Of her suffering frame is bra-
cling itself in expectation OF great md feariuliy
important struggle IN this trying period, she dis
plays q csutiousness Of action, steadincss Of pur
pose, calm rsience on principle, which claim
our wonder aud admiration. These mamie stations
are a cheering earnest Of her final success. Let
not her friends in this country grow impatient
the work may be long in being accomplished, but
1t will be the more glorious, in having been con-
duetsd By the spirit OF humanity and iorbeHance
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-06-26
y The Buffalo EzpyrIs says Of the course Of
the Editor Of The Tribune prior TO the late National

y The Buffalo EzpyrIs says Of the course Q.
the Editor Of The Tribune prior 10 the late National
Convention:
Nof sarsfed with Eeai0us advocacy q the CLAIMS o.
Mr. CLAYcf vi ch Je hnd 10 suhe us Ind 81 &c
afsas uI1n r> military II zen Iaf'r by BRING
The Department asking flr bood-hounds with Whch 70
scent o ile Isdaas then secreed aOrg he 'erg1les q
FLORIDA
We presume ali this is a mistake, but d re-
peated il viii be a lie. We stated expressly IN
copying the bloodhound letter from Taylor paper
that we did not consider 1t Of much consequence
any how and a. % attacks on the Military ca
rser Of Gen. Taylor our readers surely kno" We
hsve made none. We have often enough stated
that our objections 70 Gen. Taylor were by no
means personal. but were based mainly on the
lack q evidence Of his soundness on certain great
public qoest.ons. coupled with our reluctance %
reward Military achievements with the highest
civil station. The early and instructive attach
roert Of all such politicians ss Che present Edror
o. the Express % Gen. Taylor was not calculated
% commend the General 70 our favorable rega-4.
But Of him as an officer or as a man we have SAID
nothing that would render our support Of tie
Philadelphia nomination at al difficult or emJsr-
RAISING.
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nsrsan having power 10 commit for al any person 90.
cased Of crime issue bis warrant Tor the apprchen
sion and trial Of any person accused Of crime commit
,rd within the Jurisdiction Of any foreign Government
hervsen which and the United states there exit, OF
nav hercs-,r cxis trcsfy Of srfrad ZION and upon
the rsl OF such person o certify the proceeding in
m. ..e 10 .he Secretary Of STATE thst warrant may
is,ue upon The rcgu.ifon ~ The proper authorities ~
sh foreign Government for me surrender OF such per
.on according 90 the .tipglauons o. said treaty.
NJ lNGrEsoLt. from the same Committed. reported
,b.l concerning the taking Of olcia o4ins m the Ds
t-irf OF Columbia which Tead three times and
passed NJ ! explained tia, - The .sw now stands
every ocal osfh pertaining % re District OF 'o'ana
Ia reu-ei to b. .sken before the chief lusucc az inc
District The oher, OF this t u % extend me altnor
ir "a mister oaths % the associate Judges " the
circuit and criminal courts OF The District
Mr. JacoB TRoMPsoNs motion Oh reconsider me vote
on the passage oi this bin les over OF o. morrow.
Mr. HAE.tso~ BIZ unanimous consent submitted the
following resolution. which Vas adopted
Qssr,t n,t,. C-- -- on 30 Jsiair ae u'a-ist e r.
49,. n. s, 4. .-i ...- ~ !. s-. ne N,tcis
arr sra 81. .l-- f.- -i s'rrias 20 tr-s'.r 'f
The speaker ia.i before the House letter from The
Controller ll he Treasury transmitting statements or
certain accounts which hare remained due more than
three year, prior % the ls OF July i~f7 AMI letter
from the Secretary OF the Navy Transmitting, IN com
plsnce with resolution 90 the House oi Msy - lcte,
statement showing The number % persons Of AT des-
crufous eIru0 owed IN the Naval and Marine service on
the 9Th OF MY l>4t sDt the number who have en-.
tered SAID service since that period which letters and
stineuts were scyeraly ld on the table, snd order
cd % be printed.
Cornrnirfee 81 Arrangement. of tie Washington Monu
neut Society inviting the speaker othccrs, anal mem
beers 0f fhe House of Representative % atend the
celebration of LAYING The cornerstone ot the monu-
mcr' ou thc ith day Of July which invitation was &c.
cepied hy The House
he senate joint resolution authorrn. tho prescuta-
t1n r0 the government ~ France of series 90 The
sfar arf United ~fa-Ts