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

does aughi to prevent another from enjoying orI
possessing his liberty is a wrong duer. Hell
has right 10 possess his liberty not the mere
privilege of purchasing it; and consequently
the master can have no just claim upon him for
merely ceasing to DO him wrong. To infer
otherwise would involve palpable absurdty.
At is altogether another question, how far the
owner ola slave may possess just claim upon
his fellow citizens, who have, by their support
of the system of slavery, or their neglect to ex-
ert the powers they possess for its overthrow,
made themselves partners with him in the
wrong; and thereby perhaps been a means of
leading him into it. Let this be decided as i,
may, IL does not affect the right of the slave to
his liberty; nor the duty of the master, and all
others combined by law or otherwise in the sup
port of slavery to cease their wrong doing. The
right of the slave to enjoy liberty being admit
ted, the duty OF those concerned 10 proceed to
give II to him, with no other delay than that
which is necessary to go through the required
process, is necessarily assumed. To say that
slave has right to his liberty, but that under
the circumstances in which he is placed, ii
would be wrong to set him free is only to ut
ter an absurdty, contradiction IN terms. None
are capable of believing such proposition, for
the beliefof the one part destroys that of the
other. There are however many who from
want of attention to the true import of their
language make use of analogous forms of ex-
preston. They probably mean that all men in
some fancled original state, had right to liber-
ty, but that under the operation of law or other
causes, that right has been in some cases de-
stroyed, taken away, consigned to humiliation.
Hence, frequently hear it said that the slaves
are deprived Ofeuery right, that of liberty among
the rest; form of expression which must have
originated with the idea that human ri obts vvers
The Delaware abolitionist. (Wilmington, Del.) 1847-18??, 1848-01-01

party, do not expect to do more than this; tae
public must apply the remedy.
AS to the charge OF Abolition retarding the
cause Of emancipation, few facts will show
that the South were no better prepared to hear
the truth before the An,i-Slavery agitation in
the North than they are now:
"More than forty years ago, Father Gilleand
established Sabbath School in North Carolina
to teach the blacks TO read the Word OF. God. 1t
was disbanded by the Shareholders About
thirty years ago MIR. John Rankin commenced
a similar school near Lexington, KY, which
was soon broken up by an armed band of slave
holders. Some eighteen years ago some of the
members Of the Strawberry Plains Church,
East Tennessee, commenced insiructing the
colored people to read Gods Word. In few
months it was broken up by Shareholders.
About twenty years since, Theological stu
dent by the name of Hill, made in East Ten
nessee few anti-slavery addresses. The sur
rounding country became SO excited that for
some time he dared not go ont of the institu-
ton for fear of his life. About eighteen wears
ago young minister by the name of Eagieton,
preached sermon against slavery in East Ten
nessee. For this his Presbytery took away
ibis license 10 preach and refused to return It
again until he had pledged himself not to
preach any more against slavery. All these
facts occurred where slavery is found in its
Imildest form. Many more might be given, but
these are sufficient to show that the Southern
mind was no better prepared TO receive the
truth before the anti-slavery agitation in the
North than they are now. The fact is the
South has not been so well prepared to receive
the truth respecting Slavery for the last forty
years as it is now. There are more decided
Anti-Slavery men now at the South, and more
is now doing to extend Anti-Slavery principles
in the slave States and these principles are bet
fl ter received, than at any other time, as might
be ppsGyed by any number of facts. '-.4meri-
The Delaware abolitionist. (Wilmington, Del.) 1847-18??, 1848-01-01

condition attached to III The liberty for an
old, blind, decrspid siase<sio work or starve, is
not so desirable; and this must be the effect of
blindly carrying out this unconditional princi-
pie.
Again, the interests of the master may be sa-
crificed. Slaves are species of property ac-
quired under the sanction of law, and think it
wrong to deprive man of his property without
compensation, if legally obtained, even under
a wicked law. Conditional emancipation seems
therefore to be the only just and equitable plan.
b. w.
Wilmington, Des., 18th mo. Gath, 1847.
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Circuit Court.
Rafnra IudUe EdmOnla

DEC. 2s-slAvr Cash. re Joseph Belt-On tho
last meeting in this matter, Mr.. Lee, the owner or
habeas corpus, claiming Belt hts slave, under the
laws Of Maryland averrng that he had run away and
insisting his being restored to him the part q
slave and ting ell the her facts stated In
Mr. Lees return. To that answer Mr.. Lees counsel
demurred yipg its legality go. The demurrer wes
argued on Tuesday, and his honor gave Judgment this
morning everything 1t, which loft the parties In the
portion In which they were before tho arsa@enS
tons to be decided trst was Belt the slave OF
Mr. Lee, and. incidentally, was Maryland slave
ance with the requirements of the act Of Congress,
which authorized him to recapture his slave In an ;
other STATED Mr. Frederick Lee the nepne ~, .it
was the property Of bis uncle and that he had known
him DO for twenty years oolsctons we're ssken
tons reservipg to himself the right TO decide after
wards on their legality They were then proceeding
to examine In relation to the slave laws of Maryland;
but this was objected to, on the ground that tho
statutes themselves were the best evidence and
that they should be produced This objection was
allowed Some further questions, OF no fmpor-
lance, were then put to MIR. Lee, sfter which,
that branch of the case was closed. The second
question, namely, whether MIR. Lee after the re-
capture of Belt had acted in conformity with the
act Of Congress- decided by the return TO the Writ
Of habeas corpus, and the answer to It pat IN Dss
or at all eve the It appeared thas instead
Of taking Belt before magistrate as the act required
MIR Lee took him to Gravssend on Long Island, ana
detained him there for day and night Belts couu.
sel now moved for his discharge. on the ground that
the proof was not sufficient TO sho that he was the
saya Of Mr. Lee; aud. also, because Mr.. Lee had not
complied with the Congress- The court took the
came view Of the aud ordered hun to be dsoharg-
ed upon which the coored eople inside ana outstoe
the court room loudly cheered the judge, and gave
three cheers for Belt They then took him on thsif
shoulders and ran him down stairs, and In few
had him outside the Park gate and ran MIN on
through Frankfort street. IL Is understood that
civil action ha. b~en already comme need against Mr
Lee for assault and battery aud false imprson ~
and that both crimnsl and civil proceedings are 70 %
Immediately commenced against the two poiice omse.s
employed by him to recapture Belt. Itns'so unaeI
stood that Mir Lee Intends to commence iegM pro-
ceedipgs against all parties concerned, ior soous"ns
| his slave.
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RAp,NE AND MURDER IN CALIFORNIA -priva,e
letters received here from the gold mines OF CALI
iornia, are rather dscouraging to those about start
ing Tor that region They confirm ,he 1 ,b same ne
fn,e tate that those who are IN possession OF the
nrec,o,,s ore IN any quantities, are marked, and
apf,en disappear Even some that have attached
themselves to trains leaving the mines have been
robbed. and trains on their way there have been
Kindred Another letter states that the mate OF
a vessel wing on the coast. who had deserted 2
month or two previous, had returned to the vessel
with s2O 900 worth OF old.-Bostow Irir. '
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From RIO DE JANEIRo -By the bark W. H. u;
c. Wright, we have advices from o 10 the zza
mir. The supplies cf coffee at that date were not
fully eoual TO the demand. The quality. OF the
new crop was not fully prime. 1t is said that ac-
nonnts from Buenos Ayres make It pretty certain
that the English minister would not De tece I,
ode Commercial reports from La Plata, to the
SSd Noyember. are unfavorable. BALI. an.
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The Criminal Statistics of New York.
Statements of convictions, acquittais, 80, mad In
In, Courts Of Over and Terminer, General and je-
cial Stssons of the Peace in and for the city ana
county of New York. during the year lS4s
TEQN
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The Legislature Of South Caroline saJou,.su, four
wednesday night last after SESSION o' '"'"''
days.
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centtDCeu 10 % eNCu'eu IN 1910 L IN I'4f, Il.
Sentenced to the State Prison In 1s4s, 1I0 and
II women; total, 1856 In 1s47, 30 and Il women
total 100.
Aggregate time Of sentence in 18ts 449 years and 10
mouths. In 1S47, 496 years and months
SonteD csd to the Peni entiary in 1913, 700 and
40 women total, S70 In lS47, GA men ami ISL
women total, s25
Sentenced to the City Prison In 1S4S. 162 men aud
CT on; total 229 In 1S47, III men and7l women;
total. 2I2
Sent to the House Of Refuge in 1s4s 8s boys
and gr.s total. IL. In 1Sa7 GA boys and girls
totai, 20. -.-.-.-.---.------.-
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-13

TNHE Married Womnns Private Medical Companion,
i by DIR. A. M Mauriceau, professor of diseases OF
women Sd edition, lSmo, PIP ESQ., price ST. 600 copies
| sold in three months.
The great demand for this most important work (oi
which thousands sod) has compelled the issue OF
another edition 1t is intended especially for the married,
it discose important which should be known to
them particularly Here every female can discover the
causes symptoms, and the most efficient remedies and
certain modes Of cure, in every complaint to which
| her sex is subject
1t is important question to the married why it is that
behold many married females sickly, deblitated,
and prosrated also the causes and whether they
ceptble OF remedy. They will here find these important
logical science, which meet this question.
This work is destined be in the hands of every wife
and mother who has regard for her health and well
| fare, as well that of her husband.
The revelations contained in its pages have already
| proved blessing to thousands.
To those yet unmarried but contemplating marriage,
perhaps hesatng the proprety of mourning the
sponsibies attendant upon it, the importance of being
the revelations contained in these pages
intimately involving their future happiness, cannot be APP
| preciated
| Copies ,oiH be sent by mail free of postage
On the receipt of one dollar the Married Woman's
Private Medical Companion will be sent free of postage
any part the United States All letters must be address
York city Publishing Office No 1928 Liberty street, New
York For sale No. Ledger Buildings 3D. street, be-
| low Chestnut Philadelphia.
Baltimore, WIN. TAYLOR. and Jarvis Buildings.
Sole agent for Washington, ID. c. WIN. ADAMS, doors
| from Al street, Pennsylvania avenue.
| The trade supplied on the usual terms
| Dec. l5-d3m
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Patent Elastic Bands,

Warranted not TO be affected by the cold or heat the vdi1os
seasons climates
THESE RINGS OR BANDS used instead of tape
or string, holding papers and parcels Of every de-
scripton
One of these rings is instantly placed round packet OF
papers, roll Of MAPS prints music &c holding the same
firmly and eysaving the time and trouble OF tying,
yet allowing of very great addition or reduction, without
any loss of compactness.
They wen adapted for garters Ia size being selected
which requires little stretching also Tor the waist ana
variety OF surgical and manufacturing purposes
These bands also very suitable for fastening the COW
ers of preserve aud pickle jars, bottles, NC.
In addition the above there is great variety OF uses,
numerous mention, for which these bands may be
applied with advantage; and new applications viii con-
stantly suggest themselves when in use.
These bands boxes of three different Sizes each
containing three dozen of various sizes
Two hundred and fifty boxes Just received for sale,
wholesale and RETAIL only at Stationers' Hall.
March l9-3taw4w [Intl w. FISCHER.
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LtnLER's HOTEL, Washington, ID. C.-Messrs A.

LWIlLE0s HUTE1L, WashihKtOh, D. C.--Messrs. a.
l. 81 IL. H. FULLER take pleasure in informing their
friends and the travelling pablo that they will open their
NEW HOTEL, the of Pennsy and l2h
street, before the LIST of December This house has
been erected great expense and under the
pe,ntendence of the subscribers therefore they faer
themselves that all the requisites of srate hotel will be
found their establishment The furniture is al entirely
and expense has been spared obtain that which
is elegant and comfortable
The situation of the house is considered eligible
than their stand the of l4h and Penn
sylvana avenue Vacated by the subscribers last Nove-
Der } being the Capitol and thanihve
walk the Presidents House and the public depart
plents.
To our old friends and guests tender sincere
thanks for their patronage heretofore bestowed, and
them that they will find cordial welcome at their
house, and no trouble will be spared to render them
comfortable as their own fiTesides.
To future friends and guests we offer good house
and all the inducements " aforesaid, and beg their pa
tronage.
Porers will be in attendance the and steamboats,
ON their arrival with the badge of Fuler's Hotel.
No charge for conveying baggage
Nov 5-dlf A. ~. E. II. FULLER.
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Fruit and Ornamental Trees.-Nurscry mt Linden
Hill, near Washington.

Fruit and Ornamental Trees.-Nurscry mt Linden
Hill, near Washington.
nor sale, the of the subscriber, very
tensive of fruit trees, consisting of apple
pear peach, necarne apricot Plum cherry, ounce, &c
Ornamental, Evergreen, and Shade Trees.
The collection of trees for ornament and shade for streets
and lawns very extensive and of large growth amongst
which are Balm of Gead silver fir, spruce and hem
lock- Fir, white Weymouth pine, Linden, sugar MAPLE
silver maple tulip poplar European and American ASH
Chinese alanhus tree of heaven, white and scarlet
Towering horse chestnut, and variety OF others
Also ihorn-pants for hedging Towering shrubs, rose
bushes, dubious ROOTS dahias, and herbaceous plants.
catalogue with directions for planting can be had
the stall OF the proprietor, in the Centre Market at the
seed of John F. Caan the General Post Office
and of E. M Linthcum, Georgetown; who, as agents,
will receive and forward orders
All orders through the pest office, otherwise, will be
promptly attended to-
branch, of the establishment is located 14 street,
the convenience of citizens call and select for them
selves
In this establishment about twelve thousand
apple and twenty thousand peach trees of size suitable
this springs planting
The above being all raised under the immediate
the proprietor, be confidently recommended
genuine and will be supplied fresh dug from the ground
Feb 9-lawiftl5Ap JOSHUA PEARCE.
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vT,HE written signature the only safeguard against

VTNIIE written signature tho only safeguard against
oonnterfcits public attention is invited, and par
cuary referred to the setting forth the new
style labelling and the putting OfD Beckwiths anti
dyspeptic and dinner pills Also to that of Dr. Dyos ap
proved bilious pills. both Of which it may be- seem
guard be depended uponhe SIGNATURES OF the
proprietors on the label of each box of pills
All others which may offered for sale by uhprincipled
persons surely base counteres and will be rejected
such The pills that in the hands OF who
purchased the genuine have all been exchanged for such
have the written signature of the proprietor
The sole agency for the sale of Beckwiths andyspeptc
and Dyos bilious pills, is vested in the hands of Il
W. Dyot Sons of the Columbian College, No. l32 North
Second street, Philadelphia, who will execute orders
for the
Druggists and all wholesale dealers who wish to be fur
nshed with the genuine pills, will hes upped the most
ibernl TERMS by applying AS above May 2l--n
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TO THE LADIES.
GREAT FEMALE MEDIClNl

GREAT FEMALE MEDICINE.
Dr. Townsend's Sarsaparlla is sovereign and speedy
for ncpient pon and for the general pros
ration the SYSTEM whether the result Of nhe
cause, produced by reguariy illness, or
accident .
Nothing be surprising than its invgorang Ell
fects the human frame Persons, all weakness and las
sude from king become robust and full of en-
ergy under its influence. 1t Immediately the
of the female france which the great cause
OF barrenness.
1t will not be expected of u.s. in cases OF delicate ma
ture exhibit certificates of cures performed but we can
ported to
ALBANY, Aug. II, 1874
wife being greatly distressed by weakness and
debility suffering continually by pain and with other
where medicine has ef
great and also hearing recommended for such cases
as described bottle Extract Of Sarsapa
rla followed the directions gave In short period
complaints and restored her to health Being grateful
the benefit received great pleasure in thus acknow
30 ~ NJ d. MOORE,
Corner of Grand and Lydius
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DANCING ACADEMY.

MIR F. c. Liable has the honor to inform the ladies
lvl and gentlemen of Washington and Georgetown that
his dancing academy will reopen Tuesday, November
3D. at his dwelling Pennsylvania avenue. Days
Of tuition Tuesdays Thursdays, and Saturdays from
young masters.
N b. Those ladies and gentlemen who may feel DESTROYS
to receive instruction Georgetown, will please leave their
names at his residence in Washington
Jan. l-2aW3m
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TNHE RETREAT.-A boarding and day school for
young ladies, under the supervision Of the Bishop of
depha the crossing of the Philadelphia and Norris
railroad. Miss M A. Spafard, principal. Mrs E.
Spaiard assistant principal NJ Felix Droun profess
in the University France teacher ofFench and Latin
Mr. j. A. Getze, teacher of music.
Letters for Retreat" to be addressed to box No 6oS post
Office, Philadelphia.
Refer the Right Rev Bishop Potter Rev D. H. Macur-
dy No. l2s North 18th street; Dr. c. Teiche cusomhouse
Robert Ralston, esq, No. 4, south Front street, PhadQ
phia; and James G. Kempton esq, Mayayunk.
July I9-lawly
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hide bottle completely and have the written signature
OF S. p. TOWNSEND.
Principal office l26 Fulton street, Sun Building New
York Reddng Co., State street Boston Dyot Sons
1872 North Second street, Philadelphia s. S. Hance Drug
gisi, Baltimore Durol x Co, Richmond p. NJ Cohen,
Charleston Wright Co., lbl Charities street, New Or
leans l05 South Pearl street, Albany; r. Van Buskirk
1872 of Market and Broad Streets Newark New Jer
sey and by the principal druggists and merchants gene
rally throughout the United States, West Indies, and the
Canadas
Agent for Washington, CHARLES STOTT; Alexan-
dria HENRY COOK; Georgetown, X. S. T. CISSEL.
Jan 2S-6m
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GOLD diamond pointed Pens.-The subscriber has
VI been appointed agent by Levi Brown, OF Brooklyn,
New York. and Josiah Hayden, of Massachusetts for the
sale of their gold diamond pointed pens, with without
cases. large of which has just been received
Also constantly on hand Bagley's pens These the
original and best makers of the articles in this country
therefore, gentlemen may rely upon being suited with the
genuine pen at Sationers' Hall VIM. FISCHER.
March S-3aw3w
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MORE PIANOS.

MORE PiANOs--The subscriber has Just received
lVl from Boston two fine rosewood pianos with full
iron frame and harp pedal, which he will sell exceedingly
low, and warrant their perfect condition and durability
Having made arrangements with the he rs
prepared at all times sell pianos from twenty five fifty
dollars less than those OF similar style of finish be pur
vie all who wish purchase piano, those
sale Ststoners Hail. where may also be the
magnificent full grand piano that has been offered Tor
sale In the District. VIM. FISCHER.
q 3ioAv2 u
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steam Marble Works, Ridge Road, above Spring Gar
den Street Phlladel phla.

INHlS extensive establishment is erected improved
i plan, and by the aid of steam power manufactures
all kinds of plain and ornamental marble work, in supe
rior style, and at the lowest prices.
The largest and best of marble mantes
ported parlor and garden stauary, and fountains,
TILES Tor Hoors &c., may be at the rooms to
which the the public respectfully invited
Marble cutters supplied all times with any number of
ments cut to Sizes or finished Also constantly on hand
large assortment of American gravestones in the rough,
or hnshed-marble in the block, &c.
JOHN BAIRD,
Ridge Road, above Spring Garden street. Philadepaia
March 25-eod3m
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vxJEsTERN MILITARY INSTITUTE, Georgetown

yxJEsTERN MILITARY INSTITUTE, Georgetown,
w Kentucky-subsct to the Inspection Of Board Of
FACULTY Incorporated with all the powers privileges and
ne diplomas which are exercised by and fac
uly Of any college in the United States
W F. HOPKINS, A. M Joint do and Professor of Natu-
w A. FORBES, A. M, Professor of Mathematics and Civil
j. J. WYoaE, A. M, Professor Of Ancient and Modern
R. IL FonnEsrER esq Professor of Law, Moral Science,
and Political Economy
]. R. SwIpr, A. M Principal of Preparatory Department.
W .GAusr, esq, Assistant ... Co.., 81. go,
tIo or domination Of any particular sect or paf either
The Ars wear has closed with 1856 students The aca
demc year will hereafter commence on the !st OF Sep
tember, aud close the 4h of July, with public exam
The superintendent twice held the chair Of Mathematics
sn cv gSsss IN
e and for ten years pas has been principal of
Mr. HorkIss was for eight years Professor of Natural
Scen at West Point and received from Yale College the
Mr. FoRBKs graduated the Virginia Military Institute
and has been Professor Of Matheniacs for the last Ave
Ina where he was retained TUTOR Till elected Professor
mails besides from Professor o@.ed Professor Longs Geo
Quitmsn, and other eminent scholars. o. --'T
Mr. FoRRKsrER is popular speaker, chase writer and
was for several years member Of the Pittsburg bar
Mr. BLAINE Rr1dnAtcd NO IN class OF ~, and has the
hiphes testimonials from eminent character
M Sw7rr is graduate Of Yale College, and has been
teachinx ten years with distinguished ability and
cess. lnfntln lFill ~, g 80 =
Mr. GAusr has taught years in the City School OF
Lexington. .ttaiafa- 81 ~ uIl
Boarding $50 the country, or $l0o IN town. per year
The cadets wear uniform fbue cloth. al 50 yard
They SIX hours day In school, and TWO hours on
drill, Tin good weather.) s,i34 WA
.Educstsd 1t West Point.
Feb N-lAw3m