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. GANALS &N@RAiLRSiBs N The BEITEB
STATES.

There can be no better exponent of the
statistics of canals and railroads. Taking the
two great sections Of the country, the free and
slave States, in the aggregate, these tables will
serve as an infallible index of their relative
wealth and prosperity. Particular localities may
form exceptions to the rule, but as whole, it is
perfectly fair to regard them in that light. Geor-
ga, for instance, has greater length Of railroad
than Pennsylvania or Ohio, though by no means
greater value thus invested than the former
State. On the other hand, Ohio and Pennsylva-
MIA have each greater length of canals than
Georgia has of railroads, while the latter State
has nothing that deserves the name of a canal
These circumstances must be taken together in
order to form correct judgment in regard to the
wealth of those States. Another important cir
cumstance to be kept in view is the amount of
business and profits of the public improvements
in those States If the business is great and
increasing, and the profits such as to remune-
rate capital, the fact shows that the State has
not been seized with speculative mania which
has projected improvements not warranted by
its resources. On the other hand, if the re-
verse Of this has been the case, if the business
il so meager and the profits SO inconsiderable
as to break down private companies, or injure
the faith of the State where that is pledged,
such state of things shows that the construc-
ton of the roads or canals was premature. We
believe that the railroads of Georgia, though
highly useful to the people, yield but small
dividend upon the stock invested. The amount
of travel and transportation is too inconsider-
able to do more than pay expenses; and this
must continue to be the case for many years,
until the population Of the State shall have
greatly augmented. Such is the case with
Southern railroads and canals generally. They
cut an Indifferent figure 10 the stock market (,
and many of them will barely pay expenses
while not few have been abandoned, or are
sustained by loans from the State.
In Pennsylvania and Ohio the case has for
the most part been quite different. For although
those States staggered under the burden incur
red in the construction of their public works,
and Pennsylvania even failed to meet her en-
Vagements for n time, both States are now in
fair way not only to pay their public debts,
but TO be entirely relieved from taxes, by the
income from their roads and canals
It will be seen that the Northern States have
more than two and a half times the length of
railroad which the South contains, although the
territory of the latter is fourth larger. The
Northern roads are greatly superior in quality
to those of the South, and have cost perhaps
twice as much money per mile; yet the former are
for the most part profitable, while the latter
barely pay expenses.
In canals the superiority of the North is still
more conspicuous, that region having six times
as many miles of canal as the South and afford
ing far greater facilities of trade by their superb
GRITTY of construction
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STATE ELECTIONS.

Ii is ascertained that Indiana has gone for the
Democrats by large majority. We are not in
formed what proportion Of the Democrats are
Free-Soilers.
In Missouri, the Wings have carried four Of
the FIVE Congressman, and the Benton men one
Mr. Phelps. In the Legislature, neither party
has a majority, and the Benton men next The
anti. Benton men, as Old Bullion himself would
say, have grown "small, and beautifully Less
that's some consolation. 1t is worthy Of remark,
that the newspapers designate the Benton men as
Free-Soilers. We trust that may be true, and
also that the Wings Of that State are impregnated
with the life-giving spirit Of freedom.
In Massachusetts,, there has been no choice in
two of the three districts in which vacancies have
occurred In Mr.. Winthrop's district Boston,
Mr. Elliott is elected, by q large majority over
oil opponents. lie sustains the course Of Mr..
Webster.
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FUGITIVE SLAVE BILL.

It will be seen by reference to the proceedings
of Friday, that the Fugitive Slave bill was or
dered to be engrOssed, tantamount to its passage,
voted three of whom, Messrs. Dodge and Jones
of Iowa, and Mr.. Sturgeon, voted in the affirma-
tive Eighteen Northern Senators happened not
to be present 1t remains to be seen who among
them mad pared on.
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the whole State Of Georgia only polled about
three thousand votes for the Delegates to the
Nashville Convention.
Revised for the National Era.
SOLITARY HOURS.
BY q. W. LIGHT

No pleasure In the silent, solemn hours,
When every siren song Of earthly hope
Afar has howni
No pleasure in the lofty emerald bowers,
Where Natures melody breaks forth-the wide
Green woods-alonei
Il is not so. The soul may there expand,
And thrill, in MelanohOly's wild retreats,
With Joy that, when
IL leaves the heart, brings not an 10y hand
To sweep its feeble strings, and quick destroy
Its rest again.
Whene'er wander in the lonely grove,
And gaze upon the blue and silent lake,
there can feel
That blissfal charm subdue my breast, and prove
A healing balm-and on my troubled heart
Peace calmly steal.
And though ~ tears may mingle with the dew
That on the mornings fresh and blooming flowers
Pearl IKE doth dwell,
Light dissipates my gloom-a brilliant hue,
A rainbow arch, CLEANS over Pleasures grave;
And none can tell
OF rapture more enhancing 10 the soul,
Or leaving brighter sunset-traces, when
Itself has fed
>on NNrsvi -I.vNA re~o,, nj, N~~a s~S.,
The same celestial light may tinge my morn
Beyond the dead
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LONG Tram. - train of 50 cars containing
1900 passengers, arrived at Boston on Saturday,
from Worcester
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THE NATIONAL ERA.
WASHINGTON, AUGUST %, 1850.

SCHUYLER F. JUDD of 0gdensburgh, New
York is authorized to act as an agent for the
National Era in st. Lawrence county, New York.
The reported resignation of the Hon. +. M
Mex ennan, lately appointed Secretary of the In
terror, is contradicted by the correspondent of
the Baltimore SuH.
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IMPRISONMENT OF WI. CHAPLIN.

The same celestial light may tinge my morn
Beyond the dead
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WxsruissrEn RKvIHw for April, 1850. No-CN a"
lean odIsiSn- Vol. 10 No. !. New York; Lsonafa
To Washington W. Adam.
We have in this number, rs Its leading ar"'''
Lord Jsfreys Theory Of Beauty, theory W.
posed Of materials supplied by Mr.. Alison '''
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lights OF the medical profession lie therefore
abolished the Board. This vigorous step gave
great dissatisfaction at Marseilles for three days
mob was feared But the excitement has sub
sided, the doctors of the Board having received
an intimation that if IL Continued they ciould be
arrested, and put into some strong fortress there
to remain until their professional zeal for the
quarantine should cease, or they be tried for TO-
menting an insurrection. All travellers will re-
joice at this summary abolition Of the nonsense
Of quarantine | saw an American, few days
since, who had passed more than four months of
the last two years in quarantine, in different ports
of the Mediterranean. II we can ever get rid Of
the quarantine laws Of those ports, which clap
healthy travellers in Jail and make them sick, and
Of American consuls, stationed by our Govern
ment at all the convenient points for fleeing our
unfortunate countrymen who travel abroad, a
trip to Italy will lose its two most disagreeable
features
A special committee Of the Assembly has pre-
scented a report ON the subject Of the illegal ex-
pcnditures made by General D'IIautpoul, the
Minister Of War. The report blames severely
the Minister, but does not leave him to pay the
money. He will not be much affected by the
blame, and will probably repeat the offence
The project of the camp at Versailles has been
abandoned. II was intended, as explained a
few weeks ago, as means OF operation against
General Changarnier. But the General 10 too
strong to be overthrow.
Some say that the President will dismiss Gen
eral Changarner as soon as the Assembly shall
adjourn. To this paper in the confidence OF
the Vigilance Committee replies, thst In such An
event the committee would convene iustAnuy ING
Assembly, which would elect the General rre~-
dent in place Of M. Dupin. Al President OF 'hs
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-19
courteous Reply to am Infldel.

An American traveller being unexpectedly de-
tanned at the mole or quarantine in Odessa, was
very civiy offered "half of his apartment and sofa
to lie on" by young Englishman who acted as
translator TO the mole. After they had formed an
intimate acquaintance, and one evening had retired
Il rest the traveller asked his friend how he could
endure the blasphemy which was SO constantly
heard there. The young Englishman replied that
ans gentleman, these things were disagreeable
70 him, but as to their being intrnsieally wrong it
was no matter of concern to him. as he denied the
truth Of all revelation, and believed Jesus Christ
TO be an impostor
The traveller without surPosing the remark
would be needed. except by courtesy, replied,
Either Christ was an Impostor, or he was not IF
he was an impostor we have the uncomfortable
phenomena of base man practising virtue, self
denial, charity. forgiveness of injuries through his
whole life, in spite of scourging contumely, and
and even crucifxion Is it philosophical to suppose
that bad man would take so much pains to
make men good ? But if he was not an mpos
tor, then he has told truth, and we must believe
him."
Is it possible that never saw that before 2"
was the only reply of the young Englishman, but
the argument sunk deep into his heart; and when
the traveller had arrived at Alexandria he received
3 letter from the former sceptic acknowledging
him as .the best friend he ever had," encourage
ing him TO be equally faithful toothers; and pray
ing him not to forget his Odessa convert
F5s American Messenger
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-19
A Great Man.

The highest. noblest conception we have of a
great man, is one who understands the power of
er for the promotion of good is one who cherish
es deep and solenlnn sen of the sacredness of
duty, be the consequences ever so injurious to his
interest," is one who in matters of religion lends
noucbt but a deaf ear to the loud voice of sects,
nanght but blind eye to all party creeds but
scans the works of nature the revelations in scrip
lures, the yearrings of the sou is one who is ev-
er ready TO execute indexible justice, how much
soererit may affect his interest," is one who re-
Dukes all however high the transgressor stands
is one whose sympathies always espouse the cause
Of the oppressed, the down trodden and injured
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-19
A Voice from California;!
BON AND1S
EcCc1. aud .1g9te Kennedy.

TINE FOLLOWING G LETTER from the most relia-
l. BILE source, fail convince the scep-
ca thatthe above remedy of the best specifics
offered to the public; especially, when is
sidered that the disease here its worst form
prosrating the strongest men; and reducing them
low to be scarcely recognizable b. their friends aera
weeks sickness
Capt Spring informs me, that after he had disposed of
all of this medicine he offered 90 bottle for
some Of it.
New FORK. May 10, i649.
Mr.. Isaac Osgooi: Dear Sir-On my late voyage to
California. took out with few dozen bottles of
Bonpland'c Fever aud Aguc remedy, not much mat
ter of profit to introduce it that section Of the
country, where it is much needed: invaluable
remedy for disease prevalent.
MY bushes prevented my giving that attention to the
sale of it. which it deserved, but passed from second
hands at very much higher prices than those at which
disposed of it. say 25 80 dollars per bottles and in
single instance did learn Of it's having been used where
it was not attended with perfect success.
From Mr.. Sutter, (son Of Capt. SutteY at New Hell
veta,) learned it beyond price, No should
go into the gold regions without being armed with this
weapon of defence have been eye- witness Of vast
amount Of distress and suffering. brought by this dis
ease of which believe this medicine to be eompise
and perfect cure Signed, yours truly,
J. H. SPRING, Of ship Huntress.
Price-$1,5O per Bottle.
For sale by ISAAC OSGOOD, Sc Cedar street, up
stairs, New York. Also by,
! J. s. OLMSTED, Lower Sandusky, o.
CHARLES POWERS Il Co., Woodyille, O.
Aug 25-s4.6m
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-19

TaurH -Nothtag more beautifes the human
character, the christian profession than frankness
an honest life is the truest life man can live All
short Of this is dissimulaton- The first sin is
represented as deception. It should be borne in
mind that neither ourselves nor God is to be serv-
ed by such courses as the world practices in It's
sins of pretence merely Ultimately nothing is
gained by it but much is lost 1t is the wiser the
more polite course, to act truly to every convic-
ten of conscience. aoT >f1
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-19
DENTISTRY.

nR. l.. ID. PARKER, from Cleveland, re-
specially announces to the public that he has per.
manenty located in Lower Sandusky for the purpose
2ractcing surgical and mechanical Dentistry. From the
ample resources which he has enjoyed for acquiring
thorough knowledge of the profession he feels confident
that he shall be able to give satisfaction all who
desire his aid in the various branches of the profession
The public assured that the utmost will be TAX
Artificial teeth gold plate, in number from sin gle
double sett. Pivot teeth inserted in the very
best manner Carious teeth filed 20 pernane nty
arrest the declay. Teeth cleaned in such manner as
not to niure the enamel Teeth extracted with
approved instruments. .a==z=
DR. PARKER, wishes to be understood that he is re-
sponsble for all his operations Persons wishing Dental
operations invited TO call his office Caldwel's
Brick Building, over DR.. Chamberlin's office.
June 80, Ie49. Is
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-19
Head Quarters,
ITS PLEDGE TO THE
P T. o I'D l. E

TENDAEL & MINIS have made great strike
IN the purchase of their Goods the present season,
buying them very early, lduring the cholera times and
before the rise in the market.
The combined stocks ofthe ElyriR 81 Sandusky Y
concerns of the large capital employed ena-
bles them purchase in large quantities. directly from
the manufacturers and their agents, which makes
wing of the obers profits and enables them to sell at
fair commission less than those who purchase small sim
gle stocks of Goods in the ordinary way.
They calculate that they shall be enabled to save the
people at least from ordinary prices.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-19
: Ere straight it drew
From beauty's lip, the yermisl hue !"


The angel whose sweet task il is to guard the
flowers, beheld with JOY her favortes' deepening
dye and deeming that the sister flowers should not
be without some new added charm, asked the snowy
rose what she would choose to enhance her beauty
In tones Of melody the rose replied -" Since my
sister rose has received the mpres of womans kiss
let me. ike woman. be clothed in the veil of mod
estys,'. and the angel threw over the rose deli
cate network Of moss to guard its purity. Then
came forth another sister of the roses. and With
countenance darkened by anger's cloud. thus ad-
dressed the angel -" Wherefore are my sisters
clad in new and beautiful robes while am left in
my faded garb Behold TO one you have given
mantle of moss, that she may wrap herself up in
PRIDE and scorn her palmer sister; and another,
whois not better than has received the tint of the
ruby So saying she rudely threw herself against
the unotendng rose, piercing with her sharp thorns
its delicate petals and causing chrysta tears to flow
upon The ground Behold!' . cried the angel,
!" what you have done; you have deeply wounded
an innocent flower. Think you such cruelty de-
serves reward Rather, bear upon pour counter
ancc the impress of an envious heart; henceforth,
you shall wear the color of innocence bnt that
Of corroded and jealous spirit" And the angel
caused the rose to become of saffron hue; andi
has ever borne that color and been the symbol of
jealous heart; while the lovely sisters have dwelt
together in pleasing harmony, and blending the
hue Of innocence with that Of love, become as one
family
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-19

CANCGhOOS 6CROE' OAA
This is the case of Dying yet Eues.
Purifier than cured by the use OF 1u Gallons OF
sEient medical effect the of such TeUOnSt
Mr HAsxIN of Rome Oneida Co. NJ T. had Screfula four
yeorswas confined his bed the Lat he
head He had the best medical advicehad used an Of the 6
ssereS ~ he II; DS;1 S,s snS coniS no, i've
when a.n
through his a chin s he breaihed through
out Of its place only holding by pecethe
destroyed by two Ulcera-an Utcr under the
1ods Thus he afcied w,h such puia aid eet9
Doct THOMAS WILLIAMS of the most skiul physicians
using Branss Purifier DOcs W. examined him and then told
him that all the aedHes in the ord could not hnta
his
Worse than Hopeless
wife procured % one boe . 1F ExTRAcT
that Ssgs" to get % BOTTLE enabled me 90
Of ny Ssa where had been confined one sarmhs SECOND BOT
me to Walt 7oo &s 81 to Rome Centre where procured So
Of 7Seey Ulcers HAD HEALED urand three Bottles more effect
ed PERFECT CURE of all the Ulcers. and restored
FOURTEEN WITNESSES!
Mr. HAsKIN has the above facts and the fact.
wisnes.sd and certified to by DoG1 ILLiAMs-MI G R.
LEONARD; Wholesale and retail Drugsists-And ELEVEN
We Challenge the World
Sc y s use d = r much OF
other medicine used of Brants P~ effect the
above curewhich shall be proved by kn0~M.
rsePActGbk ~tnesees as is the above
For sale by
6 shRETs r. MeoTLnodH, . g1aaf Lower sandusty, o.
D. E. HARKNESS, Green Greek,
C. POWERS, q Co., Woodville.
All letters and orders must be addressed to
WALLACE & CO,
27sm1y log Broadway N. I.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-19

TTOBACCO.-An new lot of 'Cavendsh,' very nice, at
L shilling, just opened. Call and take Chew
PETTIBoSE.
~ FRI END do, You want good Goods and cheap
Nl Goods, call on PETTIBONE and examine his
new stock Just opened at his old stand opposite Deals
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-19
one pollar's Worth
DANGEROUS SCROFULA!

How much CANcER-how much SYPInLIs-how much Scr
FULAw Ore Dollars acortk of BroEs PURIFIER Re
the following statement which is specimen power.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-19
A Wreath from me FahleS.

When first the steps beauty pressed this earth,
the rose bloomed in virgin purity its stainless hue
rivalled the feecy clouds Of heaven. and the wings
OF each passing zephyr were laden with its per
fumes
With majestic mein and mildly beaming eye
woman came; and won by the dicious fragrance
of the flower, stopped to kiss dewy tear from its
unfolding breast. Scarce had the rose received
the sweet caress,
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-19
SNMImskV Drug Store.

SN1sdHsky Drug Store.
Drugs Medicines. OILS, Paints and Dye Stufs,
OFFERED for sale on terms that cannot but prove
" satisfactory all who wish to purchase the best
rantabe articles, at lowest rates will be found here.
At Wholesale and Retail,
a variety of Paints, White Lead, Ted Lead, Paris
Green, chrome Green, chrome Yellow, Turkey Umber,
Terra de sienna, eowO Vermon, sugar of Lead,
Lampbaek of various qualities, Ivory Black, Chinese
Vermion Gold and silver bronze, Of various shades,
copal varnish, and spirits Turpentine.
AIsO-Dye Woods and Sfuffs,
Nader Indigo, Alum, Blue VtroI, cochneaI solution
of Tin, Logwood, Fustic, copperas, &c, &c. Wehave
also good article of Lin-Seed Oil. Alcohol,
Pure Wines aud Brandy for the sick. Ginger ream
Tartar, soda, EPSON salts, and castor Oil by the guam
tity: all for cash that is motto.
Beeswax, Ginseng, sassafras Bark from the Root to be
we'll washed and dried, and Paper Rags will be taken in
exchange for Goods at their cash price.
SHEETS & BELL
Lover Sardusky. June %, '49.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-19
G((EySGJ,AP, .,I(@NT

In all Chsianzed and civilized countrer caused large
proportion of deaths than other maady that acts the
family; and until within few years bee
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-19
The subscribers is also agent for Whitman & Cotton
CLEVELAND MARBLE FACTORY:

Marble work on as favorable they can he made
at Head Quarters. F. Fl. CALDWELL.
Lower SandusAy, March 8, lS49.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-19
FASHIONABLE TAILORING.
p. MAXWELL

ID ESPECLFULLY announces that he continues his
N, business in the second story Of Knapp's building.
opposite Burgers old stand where he will be happy to
wait his old customers and all who need any thing in
his line II you want your garments made RIGHT
after the Latest Fashion, --call on Maxwell.
N. B. Particular attention paldto Cutting and
sdt fit is properly made up. April %, '49.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-12-18
OBITUARY..

Mr.. JOHN JOSIAS HANSON, whose death
was announced in the sTimes'' of last week, was
in the 39th year of his age.
The deceased had been in bad health during the
greater part Of his life, which he bore with resgna-
ton and without a murmur lie possessed in
high degree the qualities which make the good
citizen-the warm, sincere and steadfast friend
the neghbor who acted towards another as he would
he should act towards hm-the relation kind and
confding and few persons have been taken from
among us by the hand Of Death, leaving, within
the circle of their friendship and acquaintance,
grief and regret more deeply impressed the heart
His traits of character will be longest and most
tenderly remembered by those who best knew him.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-12-18
BALTIMORE MARKET.
December ID, 1850.

december IA, 1880.
Wheat.-The market has been steady
Throughout the week, with sales of good to prime
Nd. and Va. reds at 95alO2 cents, and an occa-
sonal parcel of extra prime at 1913 cents and we
qnote these rates to-day.
Corn.-Sales Of new white at 5la52 cents, and
new yellow at 53a54 cents.
ToBAcco.-The market generally has been very
quiet this week, the demand, except for Maryland
Ground Leaf, being principally confined to manu.
facturers, buy for this and and other markets at
full prices; mostly common at S5.75aS6 so. Ship
pers take Maryland Ground Leaf as soon as it app
pears at 5.50al0, mostly at S6.50as. We quote as
before, viz;
Common Md $780, good common Sc brown
S5.50a7; and fine brown S7alO.
The inspections of the week are 2l9 hhds. Md.
40 hhds. Ohio,.-total 26e hhds. The total nspec-
tons this year 4O,96l hhds. against 1854
hhds. to the same period last year.