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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-31
CONSUMPTION CURED.

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Clsanse and Strengthen Consumption be cred Bron.
chihs, Consumriioti Ltrer Complaint, Colds, Coughs,
Cafarrh Asthna, Splitting Of Blood, Soreness in the Chest,
Hectic Flush, Nighi Stredts Difficult or Profase EIIec
toration, Pain IL ne Side, &C., hare demand can be chr.
ed
Probably there never was remedy that has been
eessul In desperate of Consumption this Il clean
and strengthens the system and appears TO heal ulcers
the inngs and the patienis gradually regain their usual
health and strength AZ
ALMOST A MIRACLE.
Read the following and doubi IL You can that Consnmp
eases, that TOWNSEND'S SARSAPARlI.A has cured /:
BRooKLyN, Sept IA, 1876. (
DR TowNsEND--Dear Sr--I was taken, a little
wear ago. with severe cough and pain in my side; in
creased on me very fast indeed was pronounced by ply
sicans the quick consumption raised large guam
titles Of bad matter, had night sweas, andsnking very
fasfy doctor said he could do nothing for me- went TO
the hospital In hope being benefited, but was pronounced
a. ncnrable greatly distressed at The lungs and
could hardly breathe soon became emacated, and ex.
have watchers Indeed cannot give you any description
inat would do Justice to my case was supposed by my
friends he past recoyery had tried great number Of
remedes and nil seemed 10 be Of no effect read OF the
extraordinary cures performed by your medicine, and
70 tell you the tiI suspected there was some hmbug In
them But Twas induced 10 try Il; did so and am very
thankful did, cannot say that am entirely well, but
am so far recovered be about my business, and hope
TO be entirely well In few weeks My cough, pain In the
side and night sweas have eit me- and raise hut very
little and am fast gaining my usual strength feel my
duty give you statement OF my case, 10 publish you
pSAsF. ,,r,nv,r nm CvuAJ A, ,,.la =, D-ooLi,,
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uNIrEp STATES orrIcER.

Capt O. W. Mclean Member OF the Legislature, and late
Of the United States Navy, has kindly semi the following
certificate htslls lis own story,
A year since was taken with the Influenza, and my
whole system eff in deblitaed state induced
uy DR.. TOWNSEND SARSAPARlII.A, and aler taking
two three bottles wns very much relieved, and ar
butte il entirely 10 the sad Sarsaparila. have continued
taking Il, and find that improve every day. believe Il
saved my life, and would not be without i under any
sderaiion. 5s9 q. w. MCLEAN.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-31
YOUNG LADIES, READ THIS.

Yon who have Pale Coinpexionn Dull Eyes, Blntches
on the Face Rough Skin, freckes and out Of spi
rsp use bottle or two Of DIR. TOWNSENDS SARSAPA'
RILIA, II will cleanse the Blood, remove the Freckes
and Botches and give you animation, sparkling eyes fne
spirits and beautiful c0mplexionall Of which are 81 i'm
rlense value to UNMARRIED LADIES.
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THE EDITOR.

y. EDIIVTk. ="
JOHN JACKSON, Esq, Editor Of the Railway Republic
nnpubished the above certificate, and remarks In ed
loral az follows: s
nJ- The success Of DIR. TOWNSENDS PREPARA.
TON OF SARSAPAR1lI.A appears to be Of the most
extraordinary character We publish to-day two certificates
in liz behalf one from Capt Mclean, Of this town. and one
well known in Railway Capt Mclean believes the med
cine 10 have saved his life and Mr. White seems to enter
men like these would praise strongly what they did
uaf fully believe to be deserving.
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They moreover poTaeaS aelUes, IN rthuoh 10 The lea
Trade In very abundant degree and doubtless superior
any other Tea Concern in America Their scrnpuous
regard all principles that tend elevate the character
large well nnderaiood and has already secured
them xon, probably larger Than all other Tea Es
Adjustments unifed and they consequently are determined
10 sell Teas per, fragrant and perfect for the prtesf,
In The aggregate than any house in The wordChna ex
copied
They most zealosly invite The attention Of the inhabi
tsnta II Washington their Agency, where the following
assorlmens always hand and ihey eel no hcita
ton in stating thai wherever single trial is made avery
decided preference given the celebrated Teas Of ne
CANTON TEA COMPANY. f t
Hs- Reader, make the experiment.
iefaa I''fces as totrs, subject al easeS be rsTned
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-27

written law was required to overthrow 1t. The
English constitution is not formal written
constitution like those Of more modern date =
II grew up imperceptibly, as the oak grows
from the acorn. IL the master wished to change
the condition Of his slave, no written law pre-
scented barrier. The system might pass i'm
Perceptibly out Of existence as 1t had come
imPercsptibly into existence.
But We have quoted this passage, not for the
purpose Of making remarks on this point, but
on another. The church abolished slavery In
the Middle Ages-why may it not do so now
II the ministers Of the gospel were to exert
themselves now. as the clergy did then, a SINH
lar effect would be produced. We should see
the shacklss falling off one slave after another
till not slave would be seen in the land. II
all the ministers in Kentucky who are opposed
to slavery should come out boldly, complete
revolution would be effected. But those who
defend the wrong seem to be more Jealous than
the friends of the right. Perhaps We ought moi
to say so, for many have engaged earnestly In
this cause, May the number be increased
Many are withheld by what seem 10 them good
motives-may brighter light break upon theil
minds.
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The Lexington Atlas.

The Lexington Atlas republishes our article
calling on the friends of emancipation to raise
money for the circulation of newspapers and
tracts showing the vast and varied evils of
slavery. The Atlas calls on the pro-slavery
men to sustain that paper, and takes great and
peculiar praise to itself as the "only Wing pa
per in Kentucky that has taken decided stand
against the emancipation project" hPrOmises
the pro-slsvery folks that, If they will furnish
money, il will snake the emancipation sOphis
try vanish as the morning mist before the rising
sun" We advise the perpetuslists to assist our
Lexington contemporary In times like the
present, they ought to feel peculiarly grateful
20 the only Wing paper that has stood up man
fully for their interests. Besides. We have
desire 10 see the very brilliant and original
threat of the Atlas properly done uP-ws wish
to zee emancipation sophistry" take fight with
LsPlsnd bags and morning mists. What the
editor compliments as "sophistry," will prove
rather too formidable a structure of facts and
logic TO be thrown down. But We hope the
perPetuslists will give this sophistry dispeller
chance, and enable him to prove that what
Washington, Henry, Jefferson, Madison, and
all the other great and glorious men of the early
days Of the republic regarded as wisdom, is
nothing more Nor less than sheer "sOPhistry."
BY all means, LEI him have the opportunity he
Graves. We hope hem may not wait for the funds
bat begin the work Of determination against us
poor vendors Of Emancipation sophistry without
delay We shall certainly be resigned tie our
hard fate
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Ken sneLY Lsxi.lnture.

On last Saturday Mr.. Ewing offered the fol.
lowing preamble and resolutions in the House OF
Representatives. We have not learned what
action was taken on the subject:
WHgREAs, Since the decision of the people in
favor OF calling Convention, the agitation of the
subject of emancipation, always hazardous, has
grown up to some extent in different parts of the
State; and whereas il is believed large majority
OF the people are opposed TO any Immediate ae.
Ton on the subject, and as consequently the dis.
cussion of the question before the people, must
tend only 10 the creation OF new and probably
more malignant parties than those heretofore en-.
lstng, and TO the distraction of the people and OF
which that Convention has been called. There
fore,
Be it resolved BY the General Assembly of The
Commonwealth Of Kentucky, That in the opinion
Oh THIS Legislature, the present agitation of the
SUBJECT Oh emancipation is premature and must re-
suit in evil and only evil
RESOLVED, That the only hope of relief 10 Ken.
lucky from the vast and acknowledged evils of
slavery, is in long gradual course of preparatory
legislation in combination and in unison with prii
vate and voluntary effort, aud in the ultimate colo
United States.
RESOLVED, That in view of the great curse of
free colored population TO any community in
which they are incorporated, the early creation
OF moderate sinking fund, with the purpose Of
assisting in getting nd of and colonizing the
blacks now free, or such as hereafter become
Tree IN Kentucky, would be wise, prudent and
laudable expenditure Of money by the people Of
this Commonwealth.
Resolved, Tint tins great cause, in the mag.
nitude of its interest and in the difficulty of its
accomplishment, is worthy Of the exertion OF the
National energies.
Resolved, That our Senators be instructed.
and our Representatives be requested to urge
upon Congress the propriety Of the creation of a
National Sinking Fund out of the proceeds of
the public lands, to aid the efforts and promote
the ends OF Colonization, and Of contributing to
these ends, IN any other proper manner; and if
there be no efficient Constitutional warrant for
Ihese purposes, 70 propose, sustain and pass
The necessary amendment to the Constitution.
The tone assumed in this preamble and the
accompanying resolutions is very singular. If
he Legislature should pass them, IT will usurp
power which was never granted to them by
he people. What authority has the Legislature
o say what the people shall discuss or not dis
ussf In passing these resolutions the General
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-27

Assembly would either be acting as legislative
body, or It would not be acting in this capacity.
If acting as legislative body, it would pass
law against "the liberty Of speech and Of the
press gag lap. II not acting as legisla-
tive body, 1t would be intermeddling with mat
tiers with which 1t has nothing to do. The
members of the General Assembly are sent to
Frankfort for particular purpose. AS private
individuals they may give any advice they
choose to give; but they have no authority to
give advice as legislature.
We cannot believe that the General Assem-
bly, will pass any such resolutions. But If 1t
should, the people Of Kentucky will rue the
day on which they submit to such dictation'
In Europe, if king attempts anything Of this
kind, he loses his crown. There is scarcely a
throne firm enough to Withstand the storm OF
Indignation that would rage against 1t. II a
sceptred hand Is raised against the liberty OF
speech, that hand becomes palsied, and the
sceptre drops from its grasp. If Kentuckians
are to have their mouths sealed by any body Of
men. are they not In worse condition than those
whom we have called the slaves of kings, The
fact that several persons are engaged in fasten-
ing the chains upon us, does not make the mat
ter any better. For ourselves, we should be
willing to fly from petty tyrants TO the throne
| II We are to submit to such dctation, does II
give US freedom to know that we have not the
name of king or lord among usl tits not names
that have enslaved mankind. The most des-
potic government that has ever existed upon
earth, that of the Roman emperors, had no
names that were not in existence during the re-
public. No emperor, that is, commander, dared
to assume the name of king, though he had
more than kiDgly power.
The proposed action Of the legislature may
be considered as mere advice; but when did
usurpation make its first appearance with q
bold appearance Give it the privilege of ad-
vising, and 1t will sooE assume that Of COM
handing. Tyranny always makes its first sp-
proach with slow and timorous step. II will
beg you with whining tone to give II seat upon
your neck; but when it has seated itself, il
clings to you with the tsnacity of the Old Man
of the Sea. Let il get its foot into your house,
and its body will soon follow.
Wehope that the General Assembly will have
too much respect for the people of Kentucky,
and for itself, to pass any such resolutions.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-27
A Proposition.

A friend suggests to US the following mode
rs one by which the real sentiments Of the peo-
pie Of Kentucky, upon the subject Of slavery,
may be ascertained. He would have law passed
at the present session of the Legislature, by
which the officers Of elections, next August,
shall be required to pat the question to every
voter throughout the State: "Are you In favor
Of the indefinite continuance of slavery, or OF a
system Of gradual emancipation, with a consti-
tutionsl provision for the ultimate removal OF
the African race
The suggestion is a very important one, and
we hope that It may meet with the appreciation
Of the members Of the Legislature. The mode
proposed is certainly an open, fair, and manly
mode. In order 20 render the matter as simple
as possible, we would prefer that the naked CUES
ton be proposed TO the voters: "Are you, or are
you not, in favor of the indefinite continuance
Of slAveryf'
We commend this proposition to the various
editors throughout the State, and trust that ii
may meet with their earnest advocacy. II the
Legislature pass such law, we shall have re-
liable means Of ascertaining the opinion of every
citizen upon this al-important subject.
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A tasod Kxansbls,--W no will Follow sac
Our hearts were gIaddened a day or two since
by the receipt Of the following letter. Many
thanks to our friend, whoever he may be. for
his timely and acceptable donation. His letter
reveals the depth Of his interest In the good
cause, and he may rest assured that his donation
Is received with as warm gratitude as If 1t had
been five hundred instead of five dollars; for we
doubt not If his pecuniary ability were COM
mensurate with his interest in the subject Of
emancipation, his interest would be as readily
attested by thousands, as now BY single dol
lars.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 81, le49.
Messrs. EpIroRs -Enclosed send you five
dollars, in the full confidence that ysu will use
Il to the best advantage, in furtherance OF the
cause which you have espoused, and in the hope
that my example may be followed in kind, per-
haps in greater degree, by the hundreds who
read your paper, and agree with you that our
chief hope for Kentucky consists in making
every man and woman throughout the length
and breadth of the land, acquainted with the
advantages under which we labor in continu'
ing TO cherish our peculiar institution, the viPei
which we warm that II may destroy us. twill
be said that the sum Of FIVE dollars Is rather
small to give in the hope Of accomplishing SC
much. / acknowledge Il; but our Savior saw
in the grain of mustard seed, the large tree; the
oak springs from an acorn; and if God pros
pers it, as he will, IL this move be, as we think
for good, this small beginning may lead tG
equally disProportionate results. am pool
man, and cannot afford 10 make a donation; Blu,
if all, or half of your readers. should think
my example good one, and give In proportion
10 their means, as much as this Is 10 mine, you
would have a sum which would enable you tc
do great deal Of good, and to circulate an
amount of information that may be invaluable
at this time. Or If every one who Is, or imagines
himself to be, interested in the success Of the
emancipation cause, every one, who would tell
me Tomorrow, that he has this cause as much
at heart as | have, should send to you, or tc
your agents in different parts Of the State, in q
quiet but prompt manner, without waiting fol
committees to call upon him. without waiting to
see who would contribute the hundreds and the
fifties this same little five dollars, three, OIL
two, or even one dollar, you would De able al
once to increase largely the circulation of your
paper, and to sow broadcast over the land those
very documents of which you speak. and which
| believe, most sacredly, to be all that is want.
| ing TO secure 10 us the blessings of freedom.
V. S. V.
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"hNow THYsELF."-This is the proposition Of
wise man. But he is wiser stlll who can solve
IT, Who has ever made this aitempti Self /.
mystery inscrutabs, depth unbelievable.
""ho' by searching, can find out" hias.lf7
How little do the wissst know about themselves.
How often do the very best disclose to others,
faults OF which they are entirely ignorant-
thus do men know most about everything else.
except that about which they should know most.
Perhaps in nothing do men show their ignor-
ance OF self more than by suffering themselves
to be entirely influenced by notifies that are
wrong; when, at the same time, they feel that
they are entirely free from such Influences
They ascribe their conduct to motives which are
not the motives. The real mainspring s out of
sight. These ostensiols motives are like the
barrel which includes the handspring Of a watch.
They DO not put the machinery into motion.
out only eoneesis the poSsr that does.
IT. III. C.
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Sanas ana nenroads Of pennsylvania.
According to the annual report Of the Board
Of Canal Commissioners. the total gross receipts
for motive power, tolls, &c, on all the State
Improvements for the year ending November
80, ls4s, were 81 .553,34 and the total expen-
ses. inclusive Of the salaries. &C., Of the Com
missioners. 81 ,o72,5s g.; leaving net balance
Of profit 10 the State Of S4s0,eOe &c. The
gross receipts fall short Of those Of ls47; and
the expenses exceed those Of the same year, be-
ing swelled BY the snm Of $751;, 746 S. paid for
extraordinary repairs for damages by food and
FIRE in ls47. The tolls received ON coal amount
ed to $3.50. 932 80; ON iron Sl2l,l77 a.; on
hour and grain $7s,s36 GO. The following Is
the estimate of the Board Of the expenses and
receipts for 1919. Expenses ss3o.ll7; receipts
si'1oo,ooo; leaving net profit of $50, ss2
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-27

MAssAcHusErrs.-The message of Gov. Briggs
70 the Legislature, shows prosperous state of
things in the old Bay State.
Inc income in its Treasury during the year, was
SoU,ul9, and its expenditures leave a balance Of
Sll ,35i on hand. The resources Of the Common.
wealth on the LIST inst, consisting chiefly of rail-
road stock, amounted TO 81 ,65l, 744-which will
pay all the State liabilities, and leave a balance
OF S6l2, 794 in favor of the State.
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@ We ssnd, occasionally, number OF the
ExlNIKER TO persons vkO are not subscribers, an
the hope, that BY PsrSsal Of it, they may be an
dzsed 10 subscribe.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-27

Hon. Ben. Monroe has been elected ,,s.;,. :.
OF the Kentucky Colonization Society, ]. h
Temple treasurer, and Henry winga,e secretary
Judge Bullock and Bishop Smith are among the
vice presidents.
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mcc,,.. at .he Ceurs House.

The friends Of Constitutional Reform and
Emancipation, will hold meeting at the Court
House on Thursday evening next, att 4 o'clock.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-27

pei Us to defer to our next issue, any comments
on the communication of our friend "Moses."
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-27

0rJudEe THos. y. LACY, an eminent member of
The New Orleans bar, died on The lfth inst, from
an attack Of cholera tbe night previous. On the
10Th he had dined freely on fsh, celery. &c.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-27

We now present to our readers the closing
communication of Philos. While rendering to
our friend our hearty thanks for his interesting
and valuable articles, we cannot forbear ex-
pressing the hope that We may hear again and
often from him.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-27

SHooklSa PLAcK--The Valparaiso Neishbor re-
CORDS W severe shocks of earthquake, at ,b.,
place, within l6 months.
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On last Saturday Mr.. Ewing offered the fol.
lowing preamble and resolutions in the House of
Representatives. We have not learned what
action was taken on the subject:
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-27

RssolUed, That the efforts of the American
Colonisation Society to facilitate the ultimate
emancipation and restoration Of the black race
TO social and national independence, are highly
honorable and judicious, and consistenr with a
strict respect for the rights and privileges of
the citizens Of the several States wherein the
institution of Slavery is sanctioned by municipal
law
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p. IL. HoOe 81 Co.,

Pennsylvania Avenue. bY,osen III and sth streets,
IAVE in store, and constantly receiving from
lmanufacturers and importers additions to the following
description OF goods, viz;
House furnishing articles of every variety, such carpet
ing rugs, floor oiclolhs, Canton and Spanish mattngs,
curtain materials and fixtures, lace curtains, embroidered
muslin curtains Marseles counterpane furniture chnz,
linen sheengs, pillowcase linens dwellings, table dam
asks table oths, damak napkins, birdseye Scotch and
Russia diapers, cloth, worsed and table and piano
covers, Nc, &c.
In ladies' wear fancy goods, &c., we name
French and India silks, of the latest styles
Black gros de hnes and satin de chine, for visites
French beIeges tissues, and grenadines
French, Scotch, and American lawns and ginghans
Plaid, striped and plain Swiss muslins
Lace capes, French worked collars and cuffs
Spendidly embroidered and plain Canton Grape shawls
N edle worked and bodered shear lawn handkerchief
Silk, cotton, and silk hosiery of every description
Kid, silk and Lise thread gloves, OF every description
Black net mits, thread aces, black silk laces
Bobbin edgngs, NC &c
In genemens wear name
French, English, and American cloths Of every color,
from the celebrated makers
Silk, satin and Marsees ves,ings great variety
Silk, merino and cotton under vests and drawers
Silk and linen cambria handkerchiefs fancy
Linen shirtings and drawers linens, NC
Together with com plete assortment OF goods OF every
description in line, which invite The attention
purchasers before purchasing elsewhere inducements
will be offered.
June II p. H. HOOE ~ Co.