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was utterly hostile to any such transposition-
and it became evident that this question of prece-
deuce was to be made a test question, all Southern
men and liberal Northern statesmen being ex-
pected to 20 against the admission of California
as separate measure.
This was an unlucky turn of events for MIR w.
Theoretically agreeing with the South, practically
opposed-what mistake was there!
According to these same reporters, Mr.. Clay
saw that his hour had come: he was distressed at
the condition of the Naton-he was alarmed for
the Union-he was in favor Of conciliation-he
had thought at first that it would be well to
bring California in at once, but he feared now
that this was not the best way to accomplish the
object. On the whole, without expecting so much
from the Compromise Committee of thirteen, as
its protector, he would nevertheless vote for it,
and vote to refer to it the California and Terri
torial Questions and perhaps the Question of
Texan boundary, so that they might all be en-
braced in one bill And thus, say these SANDER
Gus persons, Daniel Webster stands checkmated
by Henry Clay
Ii is not for US to give countenance to this
mode of philosOphizing on the movements of so
distinguished and patriotic body as the Senate
of the United States. Its members are all honor
able men, animated doubtless by the most gener-
Gus ambition to do all they can for their country,
in the most exalted positions they can reach.
That the events and sequence of events set forth
by these reporters are just as they are stated to
be, is true-but of causes and motires, we leave
the People to Judge.
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THE NATIONAL ERA.
WASHINGTON, APRIL II, 1850.
SPEECHES.

We have now published four very able Anti
Slavery Speeches, by Mr. GrDDNes, Mr. SEWARD,
Mr. HALE, and Mr.. CHASE. The speech of Mr..
CHASE, in this number, is long, but should be
read by all who wish TO understand the constitu-
tional principles Of the Political Anti-Slavery
movement, its measures, and its objects. They
are exhibited fully, clearly, and with great preci
sion, in chaste and vigorous style.
This closes our series of long speeches for q
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CONVERSATIONAL SPEECHES

In pamphlet form, may be had of our printers,
Messrs Buell. & Blanchard. For particulars, see
their advertisement, in another column.
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THE CHRISTIAN ANTI-SLAVERY CONVENTION
At CINCINNATI.

This Convention, we are requested to say, will
meet on the 18th instant, the third Wednesday
of this month";
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REMARKABLE PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE.

Last Friday, the friends of California were
taken aback by the declaration of Mr. Clay
in favor Of the motion of Mr.. Foote to refer the
various propositions concerning California, the
Territories, and the Texas boundary, to Com
mittee Of thirteen, with view to compromise
adjustment Of all the questions connected with
the ubjeot Of slavery This was unexpected, as
the Senator from Kentucky had few weeks be-
fore avowed himself in favor of action upon the
subject of California as a separate measure, and
opposed to what he called, an omnibus bill
The reporters watch the Senate as they would
a chessboard, and, irreverently enough are in the
habit of regarding the moves made therein as
parts of game, in which the stake is the Pr'si-
dency. The Senate, we all know is full Of Pres
idential asprants. Those same reporters, devoid
Of veneraton, WEI -,-;'T leased with he sDeeeh
of Mr.. Clay, on his Compromise resolutions, and
had no doubt of his sincere desire to promote the
best interests of his country, but they would
have it that little self was mixed up with his
disintsrested motives-that, relying upon his po-
sition as a STAKEHOLDER in Kentucky to secure him
the confidence of his friends in the South, he
clearly foresaw the popularity his speech would
win him at the North The great Massachusetts,
Senator, they continue, animated by kindred
patriotism, looked to another quarter. Relying
upon his position as Massachusetts, Wing, a
Marshfeld Wing, the owner originally of the
thunder of the Wilmot Proviso, he also delivered
a speech to save the country, magnanimously
making it more acceptable to the South-the
President -maker-than the speech Of his South
ern competitor.
Mr. Clay, they say, did not relish this-so he
waited for an occasion to checkmate the wise man
of the East and this was soon afforded.
Mr. ebster, after the demonstration of Messrs
Benton and Clay in favor Of action upon Califor-
MIA as separate measure, also delivered his opin-
ions He was in favor of taking one measure at
O time He would act first upon the California
question, and then he would proceed to dispose
of the Territorial blls-and he could not see the
necessity of the motion of Mr.. Foote. Alas for
human r-iadnm! Mr. Foote kindly informed the
Massachusetts, Senator that that would DC put
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GENERAL CASS

Opposed {, Slavery south of $50 30, and IN tarOr o.
The Admission of California.
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4ru OF JULY.

The nnsion'sho.iday was observed in this place
by open stores and a general attention to bus;-
ness becoming thrifty people determined to
make the most of every hourly some. B;
others, in iningling with the Sunday School
scholars, who marched in procession to the Court
House. and after listening TO addresses from
Revs Adams and Archibald, partaking of the
refreshments 50 bounteously supplied by the
citizens. And By others still, still more wisely
responding 10 the Kind invitation of the good
people Of Blue Grass-who are proverbial for the
hcsPliable manner IN which they do up such
'hings-and repairing thitherto listen 10 an ora
ton and partake of the substantial dinner served
up. We were OF the second class, but undoub,-
eddy should have passed the day at Blue Grass
had we received an invitation prior 10 the morn
ing OF the fourth.
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TIE CLAIRE. HOUSE

The addition to this building is being COM
pleted and soon will be in readiness for the re-
cep,ion Of vissers. Mr.. Gayle, the proprietor,
thinks he will oe able TO acc immediate amply
all who may desire TO pass the summer and fail
months in this locality. Those persons at ST.
Louis who contemplate passing the season OF
hot weather here need have no fear Of wan: OF
room-unless they come as the locusts of Egypt
las our Hotel, now abou. the larges, in TIE
State, is able 10 accommodate more than double
the number OF former seasons
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ROCK ISLAND s. LAsALLE RAILWAY.
The following extract from letter addressed
to Marcus b. Osborn, Esq by the Engineer, Mr..
Morgan, upon the subject OF this road, will be
read with interest
PaNcEroN, July 4th, 1850.
Marcus B. OSBORN, Esc.,-Dear SRI Wute
to inform you OF the precise state Of affairs IN re-
la,ion to our survey, at this end Of the line. We
have by considerable exerton fought our way
through the brush on the Illinois, aud Bureau
bottoms and have passed Indian town. We shall
now have but few distractions 10 rapid progress.
The southern line so far is very favorable. Al
ter my party shall have arrived at the summit
near the DEVILS Grove, shall be able to leave
them for few days as their course can scarcely
deviate from straight line for 80 miles. My OBJ
jcct in being absent, is TO promote the movement
ia O,towa in favor o. the Rock Island Railroad
aud to obtain data, which will render my Report
complete. ] have agreed to ride over the route
BY which they propose an exteasion(i. e. to run
from Peru to Cttowa and thence By Fox Riverto
Aurora and having given my advice in reference
TO it, they will set party to work who will OBJ
tain the facts, which should be laid before the
public simultaneously with the result Of our la
bors. | think shall be detained week and
will then rsjoin my party
Yours very truly,
RICHD. P. MORGAN.
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ES-Bos,on upper tendon is in quite stew a.
bout the divorce case of +. p, son OF Hon. Aobot
Lawrence, and the newspaper press OF the Loco
foco side Of the house, rather shor, for capital to
pursue their corrupt trade, selling upon the
incidents ds.ori them 10 their purpose. M.
]. r. lawrence is abont 10 issue pamphlet up
on the subject Tae Boston Herald accuses h or.
that whereas the said S lie, on her first arrivaI
at Boston, refused TO attend a party given 10 her
honor by lion. Abbot Lawrence; and whereas
when told that such refusal would be d emed
and taken to be an insult to her husbands
friends, the lady changed her mind, and sudden
iy broke in upon the parfy clad in a loose calico
dress.-whorcat upper tendon stood
ashast
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Correspondence ofMe Baitim're SlS''

WASHINGTON, June .
.4nriety about the Compromise b'a-DNr
Strength Tie Battle ia The Ifo'@-,al
.Heeting MIR Gays RaRy-.Hofe '1'''
merts and Speeches, &c. ..s
Much anxiety prevails here as TO Inc .n,,,s
the final vote in the Senate on the aaI M
bill. learn ihat the bi is losing siren NJ
in the House OF Representatives u WIZ \.
praying tor, before II reaches that oou! .,s
Southern members were, at one time, ,en 4.
able To il, bu, there il reason to pelie" Mn
some who were, at one time, very H' s@,,,a
Indifferent, to il, are now hostile " i's @os
II is not gaining ia the North. lac h HMM
We're relied upon 10 come 10 the rescue; ~ N
viii mol do il, unless the omnibus ~l'i '-~ :,
iron, cotton and wooden interests Us Pas''uI ,s
Tie great battle is 10 commence 10 ". ~ n
next week. TIE plan Of the campaisHl ~. n
agreed on tonight, and the general o'u. os.
be issued on Monday next. Notices N
ed in the hail OF Representatives, io,ao. ,,,t.|
lows -s.Members Of the House oil heP VA,
iives, favorable 10 the immediate ao1l' 's.,r,
California, separated from all other qAlj|
will meet in tins hall tins evening, a. .i.nt
clock.n II appears from notce IN w .scl.
that the Hon Mr.. Doty heads the III sen r,,s
The object Of the meeting will be 10 .a" ws,k
ores for passing his California bill mex
sooner. Ind
Mr.. Clay also summoned his forces ,..;us
but were rather slow 10 arm. lie was .Gs}
OF getting the vote on engrossmens Of 'ne s,.s
ment bill on Wednesday. But 10 say Ho% ,h 3
others, Mi Bell wished to speak at !sns ,a's.s
| will allow him Two davsa, least, f"''
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Notices.

THE STUDENT, Family Jiiseeeisdny and
Monthly Scioo'-wa2ef N. CALKIss, Editor.
The above work is issued by Messrs. Fowler
Wells, and like all publications emanating from their
house, is replete with the very best information for
the family circle. It is devoted to the moral, intel
lectual and physical Of youth and emora
tho Natural Sciences, Biography, History, Phone
graphy, Drawing and Music. Terms, One Dollar a
year.
ceived from the publishers number OF this standard
weekly publication and will be pleased to notice them
oftt if sent regularly. The edition without cover
would be preferable as il saves the postage.
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fETWe see il stated that Hon. Jyo. P. He.,
intends soon 10 resign his seat in the Senate.
CONGREs IS.

In the Senae, on the Goth, several speeches
were made on the Omnibus Bill, and a vote was
taken on M Sonle's anne ndnent, (ex,ending
the M ssouri line 10 the Paciic) which was last
ny II majurity-Yeas la. Nays SO. Mr.. John
Davismade speech agaius;.he entire Omnibus
scheme, and in favor OF the Wtmot pfosisc -
The vote on the eDgrossmsn. of the bill vii!
probably be taken next Wednesday.
The House, 10 our surprise, came within an
ace Of doing justice in the I,wa Jntesf, bp Civ
ing Mr.. Miller the scat which was taken fro n
him BY stealing and hiding one Of lie poll books $.
The vote stood Yeas 95: Nays 81; when tina,
most impartial Speake Cobb fo,ed 10 MAKE he.
and declared the motion TO insert Miller in plaoe
Of Thompson lost. S, the day was wasted With
out decision, and probably before tonight Mr..
Miller will be finally chiseled out Of the seat
Wei; we can't be doae out OF the fact that he
had Inc most votes, and that those that stole III
Mormon poll book to defeat him had themsely
conamitef the irregularities by which they now
seek 70 invalldnte that vote. We deeply regret
that Mr.. Muller is mol candidate for reelection.
Near Y rk Ii,butte
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TEMPERANCE.

In ano,her column we publish an appeal to the
friends Of Temperance throughout the State TO
devise some means OF SURPRISING the baneful
traffic in ardent spirits. We heartily Cooperate
with any consistent efforts that may be made Tor
this purpose, and deplore vita them the evils
that have resulted to our State from the lndis-
criminate license OF grog shops-esils only ex-
cees.ed by total prohibition OF the sale Of liquors
for medicinal and other purposes, and resort to
the State License Law, which is alone calculated
to make drunkards By the wholesale.
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THE ROCHESTER SPiRITs!-The three ladies',
who are the agents Of the above spirits, were re-
Gently submitted TO rigid examination in the
city of New York. A committee of ladies wait
ed upon them and after thorough examination,
disesting them Of their clothing, causing them 10
stand upon inverted .umbers, TO ascertain if the
sounds were caused by voluntary electricity, etc.
were unable TO obtain any clue TO the mysteri-
noises which accompany them. Between
the ssR0ches,er spirts' and the sspaine light"
the good people OF Gotham have their hands full.
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THE Iowa CONTESTED SElT.-The House OF
Representatives, by vote of 81 TO 95, have relu-
sed to allow Daniel f. Miller the seat in Congress
to which he was elected by the people, and they
have also declared that VIM. Thompson, Jr the
occupant, was not entitled to his seat, which Is
thus declared vacant. The election will conse-
qnen,ly again come before the people. Mr.. Mil
Ter will address the citizens OF Keoauk upon the
subject next Saturday.
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nHear the tinkling of the bells, silver bells;

Iltdf IHt tIHkIIny OF TIE DeIIs. tIlSer bells.
What q world of me rrjnent their melody fsreteijs.
How they Jingle, jingle in the bsiu.y air OF might,
While the stars ever twinkle with chrys.aiine de-
light.n
The CamPanoiogians or Swiss Bell Ringers, il
WIZ be seen by advertisement. give one Of their
inlmitable exhibitions al this place next FL
day evening. We had the pleasure of listening
to their music and observing heir proficiency in
handling their sweettoned bells, on former visit
10 this place, and never were better pleased al q
musical entertainment. All those who can
possibly spare the time, and the change, will re-
ciese 'quid pro q,so' By spending an evening in
the society ofihe Bell Ringers.
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(TTdose persons attached to the Baptist de-
nomination, who believe in new version of tue
Bible, substituting s.immerse'' for 'bapiise,'' are
about to issue an edition with the proposed al
teration. Some Of the phraseology of the good
book might be changed without doing injus-
iice to single word, but, though convinced the
words are synonyms, we are not in favorof in
Producing the alltr ton.
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Eom Me N. I. Erpress offt 18th.
WASHINGTON, June 25tb. a. M.


Intelligence has been +, ceived here from Cali
lorna relative 10 the certain political movement
gong on there, looking 10 results which will as
ton'sii The people of these States, whch il is di-
Nulged. II needs confirmation, however.
News has also been received OF another reyolu-
lon ~ Nexce---but OF what extent, | am not yet
api rised. II II certain, hon ever, that Santa
Anna has returned!
Inc prospects oithe Compromise are lees favor
able Mr.. S,ulr's speech is having effect to
strengthen the demands of the South,
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THaT DoNATIos.-ln our remarks upon the
bill. donating sseertain lands to Iowa." we do not
wish TO be considered as expressing opposition
oiihe bill, ifpassed; ba, to show what advantages
will accrue to government from IFS operations.
how improperly it is termed s'donaion," AMI
how little credit our Senators deserve for the in
PRODUCTION of such bill.
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Tng IIoRRIBir.--The papers are literally filled
with horriying descriptions Of murders, suicides,
and accidental deaths. We don't remember
when such dark catalogue has met our gaze
Column upon column of the most disgusting de-
tails are contained in the pile of exchanges now
taste.
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CIRcusEs.-Two of these stro!iing companies
EXHIBIT themselves in Davenport this week.
They are doubtless very good Of their kind and
possess great fascination 10 the young, but We
would rather have exhibitions ysi, US, that com
bine instruction with pastime.
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GFW ePerceive ourlegal friends, VIM. Brack-
Ell and C. H. Waite, OF Rock Island, have formed
copartnership. Those having legal business
TO transact in that city will find them faithful
and competent.
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BosToH.-In 1850 noston contained IS G36 in
habtants; in 1900, 23,837; in 1920, 43, 2e8; in
1880, ,492; in 1910, $4,000 in 1880, census jus,
completed, IS8,783. In l742, when the first
census, was taken there were nearly as many
blacks in Boston tie census of the prescn,
year shows, viz: ,lI2.
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NIAGARA FAILS. Iuss 90

t'IHpNhh ThLIs JUNE "
AT 90 minutes past O'Clock this morning. the
Iabl" rock at the FALL, fell with tremendous
CT 81, which was heard for miles round. A car
I,age and persons were crossing over il at The
lime, and the persons had barely time 10 cscane.
the carriage was carried away with The rock. II
IS stated that guide ard some yisiers were nnder
the rock at the time
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FIEE AT SAY FRANcIsee.-r papers are still
filled with the particulars Of the great fire at
San Francisco, an account Of which We gave in
our paper OF last week. The Mayor offered a
reward OF $4,000 for the detection ofthe incen-
diaries. The Alta California, with its expanded
ideas upon monty matters, estimates tho loss at
from three 10 five millions Of dollars.
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Cen JAMES WILSON, Rep, from N. H., con-
templates resigning his scat in Congress this SCI
sIop' ioI he purpose officiating i'll California and
de"oiing his attention to the legal profession.
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We make the fol owing extract from the Gin
cinnati Board of Health, made on the Is. inst
The board are advised oftwen,, deaths By ebol
era since Monday morning bat believe the num-
Der is larger They have taken measure. TO cir
cnla'e The ordinance requiring he return or all
hn'ials, aud hope 10 be able to make correct and
inll returns Of The mortality in the city in lew
days In the mean time they would say there is
no cause for alarm, bat strong reasons exist for the
exercise Of prudence in diet and general eeanl.-
ness,
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A GREAT FoEGER.-Wm. Threfall, cotton
spectator Of Liverpool, has been arrested in Lon
don for foIgeries TO the amour. Of from eixty 10
seventy thousand pounds.
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TIE MoNTEsouious.-Th jury, in the case Of
these unfortunate men, has again failed to agree
on verdict and been discharged. A severance
has been granted, and during the present term
of The court they will be tried for killing AIber.
Jones alone.
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CHOLERA IN sT. LouIs.-Durng the week end
Ing with Sunday oflast week there were CO deaths
by cholera reported by the City Register Of 81.
Louis,
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fIFA man without enemies, SAYS cotem.
porary, vii. soon be withon, friends. As long
as John TYLER was abused he had hall the
country on his side. AZ presen, no one can ,eil
where he lives
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THE HARvEsT-Our farmers have commenced
in earnest TO secure their wheat crops. During
the past and present weeks they have been enga-
ged with their winter wheat, which, although not
heavy yield, is better than that of last season.
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CJTThe attack recently made by Edwin For-
tardly transaction, aud admirably in keeping
with the character Forrest has recently establish.
ed for himself in the eastern courts of Justice.
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CONFESSION OF PROFESSOR WEBSTER
An outline Of Prot. Webs,er's confession has
been received. L, was communicated ny ms
spiritual adviser 10 the Governor ana louncti a.
Boston, on the Cd. He says he killed iarkman,
but ,ha. the &c, was not premedisa.ed. lie as
ser,s. tina, his object in making the appointment
with parknlan was to sue for further Indulgence.
The latter nsullcd and .rrita.cd him, and IN =
momcn, Of phrsnzy he seized stick with which
he struck him on the head, and killed him with
single blow. The fmther proceedings are
then narrated, which appear to have been con-
Quoted with extraordinary GOODNESS. Gaiesa
Gdsctic.
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E-A decision lately look place in Indiana
similar that in Iowa, where persons were fined
s. 600 for harboring runaway slaves.
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THE FERRY.-We notice that petitions
ars in circulation in reference to the ferry
at this place. Some ire in favor OF Capt.
Wilson, Of Rock Island. and others in favor
Of Messrs. Remer g. Hall, Of Davenport
We hopo our citizens generally will aid
with the influence oftheir names these en-
,erprising Young men. their fellow-ciizens,
in preference 10 one whose course has been
continual source otcon,plaint. We would
rather see the charters to the ferry vested
ia the corporations Of, respective towns,
but If that cannot he accomplished, give
the one from Iowa to the young men who
no doubt will faithfully aud satisfactorily
discharge their duty.
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:. Inc proceedings OF Congress relative TO the
iowa contested election question, viii be found
IA another column.
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~ Hor-Lss. Thursday the mercury stood at 96 degrees
in the shade. On Front street it resehcd IGe degress