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Sir when the distinguished Senator from Ken
tuckv presented his first resolutions, one OF them
was that California should be admitted with
suitable limits meaning tc convey the IDEA tnas
the limits claimed by California in her Consttu"
tion were too large But, whether that was his
meaning or not. are not those limits too extensive
And will il do any harm to California, or 10 the
Union. TO restrict these limits? When they are
restricted MIR President, we will have this advan-
taUe from her admission it will put an end, IN
acme measure to the discomfort which appears 10
exist in the various States of this Union
Now. sir, am like the Senator from Misslssip-
nj | cannot hold the friends who acted with US
from the non-slsveholding States to strict un-
derstanding; and why7 Because it would not De
in accordance with the condition Of things as ex-
listing now.
Mr. Clay. Sir, have said from first to last,
that was in favor of the admission OF California
am 80 still, and if the proposition OF my worthy
friend from Mississippi had been received py
Southern Senators in the spirit which 1t was con-
ceived and intended, | would have voted ior IL
with pleasure. But, sir, il is presented now, not
as part of general project, or plan OF compro-
mise but as a separate measure, detached from 'he
compensating measures in the combined bill, anu
annexed only to California itself.
We ask again, who were the Northern Sena-
tors in favor of the mutilation of California
Among them, if we mistake not, were Messrs'
Cas-, Dickinson, and Bright.
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NATIONAL ERA.
MaINGToN. DECEMBER u, 1880:
IRREGULARITIES OF THE NAILS.

We have occasional complaints from subscri-
bers Of Irregularities in the times Of receiving
their papers. 0nce more we assure them, that
the whole of our edition is mailed by Wednesday
evening so as to be in time for the Eastern mail,
that leaves at five o'clock in the afternoon, and
the Western, that is closed at nine o'clock in the
evening. We know this is so, because we see it
done. The cross mails, however, are so arranged
sometimes that delay of an hour on one line
may occasion the delay of several days on depend
ing lines.
Still, we hope those of our subscribers who
suffer inconvenience, will lose no time in inform
ing US Of the fact so that VIC may call the atten-
tion Of the Department to the matter.
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VOL. ".

Ga Eorolled BWs-Messrs. Badger, Chairman
and Winthrop. -'"J
- Mr.. Cass, on his motion, was -exou.e5 g.
service on the Committee on Foreign ReI,,id ''o"
On motion of Mr.. Cas-,
Oldered, That the vacancy be filled bv -,
President pro temp0re. Tue
The President appointed Mr.. Mason to sun.
vacancy. ~" INC
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THE NATIONAL ERA WASHINGTON D. c., DECEMBER H. 1850

party more sublimely than Willard Fillmore.
The Union never spoke with more authority than
does this R-yuJHe. The Wing who continues
steaifast in bis devotion to the principles Of the
Ordinance of 1877, and insists upon the preserva-
ton Of the Habeas Corpus and the Jury Trial, is
no Wing, according TO the Republic but malcon-
tent, disorganizer, an enemy to the Administra-
ton and Mr. Fillmore and custom-ho house officers
are virtually informed that If they attempt to use
any influence at all in elections, they must use it
against the Wimot Proviso, in favor of Slavery
in the District of Columbia, and Of the Fugitive
Bill, or-Mr. Fillmore will fill their places
with more loyal supporters of his policy
We now know clearly, beyond all doubt where
the Administration stands Let US ask Mr.. Cor
win, who, in an evil hour was separated from the
anti-slavery Wings Of his Party, and persuaded
to bolster up an Administration which, under the
guidance of Mr.. Webster, undertakes to con-
quer "Northern prejudices'-is this your posi-
tiOn7 Do you regard as Wing doctrines the
creed of the Republic p
"THE FUGlrivE-SLAvE Law:
1T MUST BE MAINTAINED!
down. WITH THE W1LMoT PRovGso!
No TRIAL BY jury FOR NEGRoEsl
Conquer yOm Prgudices.
TEXAS AND TEN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
Free Soil and Dinmion are The Some:n
Have you conquered your prejudices and do
you now stand on the same platform with Messrs
Cass, Dickinson, and Webster There was a
time when, had such questions been asked, your
answer would have been " Is thy servant dog
that he should do these thingsP There were
friends of Mr.. Corwin, who said that they would
rather have followed him to his grave than into
that Cabinet. We do not say so-for while there
is life there is hope. We cannot believe that Mr.
Corwin whose convictions and sympathies are
all with the cause Of Freedom and Progress, will
much longer permit himself to bear the response.
bility of one of the most astounding apostacies Of
modern times
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sions Of the North, and the necessity of exacting
new pledges of les good faith, is sroundless and
sinister, raised by demagogcal Shareholders, to
cloak their own ambitious purposes, and deiuding
many honest minds in the South, studiously kept
in ignorance of the character, sentiments, and
purposes of Northern People
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THE FRIEND OF Youth VOL IL.

The second number Of The F1ead Of Youth is
just out, and is rich in contributions. Thanks
-. ~. Z, - poem, by Mary.l,r.2y q
Martha Russell furnishes a capital story, entitled,
Clearing Up; or, How the Whites Learned the
Secret" Grace Greenwood has permitted the
publication Of beautiful chapter from her forth
coming work, for young folk. The editor finishes
her story Of Charles Allison's Falsehood7 Mrs.
II, A. Burlegh contributes spirited sketch, I'M
der the title of "The Golden Robin" Beside
these there are other articles highly entertaining
The publisher hopes the patrons of the paper will
hasten in the work of renewing subscriptions.
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For the National Era.
STlNZAS FOR THE TINES 1850.

The evil days have come: the poor
Are made prey;
Bar up the hospitsble door,
Put ont the fire. lights, point no more
The wanderers way.
For Pity now is crime the chain
Which binds our States
Is melted at the hearth in twain,
Is rusted by her tears soft rain:
Close mp her gates. o
Our Union, like glacier stirred
By voice below,
Or bell of kline, or wing Of bird,
A beggsr's crust, or kindly word,
May overthrow.
Poor whispering tremblers yet we boast
Our blood and name:
Bursting it's century bolted frost,
Each gray cairn on the Northman's coast
Cries out for shame!
Oh for the open Armament
The prairie free,
The desert hillside cavern-rent,
The Pa~bee's lodge, the Arabs TENT
The Bushmsn's tree!
Than web Of Persian loom most rare,
Or soft divan,
Better the rough rock, bleak and bare,
Or hollow tree, which man may share
With suffering man.
49, . - IL IT, ma s.tth N. Iaw
Let Love be dumb;
CIaaping her liberal hands, in ave,
Let sweet.lipped Charity withdraw
From hearth and home"
hear another voice: " The poor
Are thine TO feed;
Turn not the outcast from thy door,
Nor give TO bonds and wrong once more
Whom God hath freed"
Dear Lord between that law and Thee
No choice remains;
Yet not untrue TO mans decree,
Though spurning its rewards, is he
Who bears its pains.
Not mine Sedition's trumpet blast
AMI threatening word;
read the lesson Of the Past,
That firm endurance wins at last
More than the sword.
Oh, clear-eyed Faith, and Patience, thou
so calm and strong.
Angels of Gda be near 10 sn6w
His glorious future shining through
Our night of wrong!
]. @. "
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TERMS

PROCEEDINGS OF PrBrJc MEFrNGs-We have
on hand reports Of several public meetings at the
North on the Fugitive law. We shall attend to
them next Mcek
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SOMETHING IN SroRE-We shall finish Mrs
Southworth's interesting story next week, after
which, we shall enrich columns with some de-
lightrul sketches by Grace Greenwood, Martha
Russell and Mary Irving
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SEVERAL COMMUNICATIONS, (prose and poetry)
lately received will soon appear.
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NV PuELcAToNs, many of which are waiting
for notice, will receive attention next week
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TuE An,Ns IIorse, RosroV.--Wc ask atten-
tiOn to the advertisement Of THO excellent louse
in Boston. Amy Of our friends visiting that city
can be accommodated nowhere more agreeahly
Its arrangements are All home-like, and the pro-
prietors are men attentive and obliging
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-08-22

THE SLAVE ABDUCTION AFFAIR." The name of the individual arrested II the act of conveying away from thu District, the Negroee of Messrs. IoOmb' and Stephens, is Chaplin. He is resi- dent of Albany. an educated man. a prominent member of the abolition par ty of the Garritt Smith school, aAd the candidate of that party for It. Gov error at the approaching election. TAe. Boston Bee says:
 Wm. L. Chaplin. is . Massachusetts man, the son of the late Rev. Daniel Chaplin. D. D., of Groton. and brother of the' late Dr.. James P. Chaplin, of Cambridgeport. His mother was sister of the late Judge Prescott. of Groton, and we believe he has two sisters living in that paaee. He is in age little past 5O-without family, and man of rare eloquence and ability with his pen. He was formerly of the legal profession, but has of late years devoted himself to edi- torial labcrs in the State of New York, and correspondence from Washington. chiefly in connection with the anti>slaye " movement.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-08-22
THE POETS CORNER.
DREAMS.

On. I have had dreams, have had sweet dreams Of chiIdaOod's bright aud sunny hours, When wand'E' al Iday byt sparkling streaml
 And cul'd for my mushershe gay wild Ao ~sTs When woye heIa wreath ofthe green woOtbne And lwined in it berries and hu tercups gay, And Lcrowned her pale forehead, and she kiss' ed mine
 Ah. she ike the hower has fadedaway. She has faded away-faded away! I've had hrigh, dreams oi the old elm tree,
 Benesst wIsise bsSnchss, spFcadiag wide Have .poted awav in hldish Rlse The fleet. winged hours of eventide; have dreamed of the friends once gathered there,
 To fr0hc away the live long day, Untrammeed by fear. unwearied by care:
 Ru. they like the rest have faded away!
 They have faded away-faded away! I have had swee, dreams of fairy form That was ever around me there, or her bird like voice, wita its silvsrv charm. Floating away on the evening air; Blu. alas for the flush and the wasting breath! Alas fer thy power. Decay! An angel beckoned her home from the earth; Like tie morning sta: she has iAded away! She has faded away-faded away! have had bright dreams as wandered alone, When sliil midnight ln silence EeigneG, When nay own pale star shone bright from it's
 throne,
 And i" visions of hope my soul was chained |; But the cares of earth would come again.
 The heart would grow sick with h,pe's delay Aud the visions wUve Ot my destiny then, An! they, like the res, have faded away!
 They have iaded away--faded away!
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-08-22

STRANGE Su1crDE.---A daughter, aged IF, of George Grisseli. Renssalaer Ind, committed suicide on the 23d ult., by hanging herself, She had accidentally broken crock. and was afraid of pun. ishment. She dressed herself in suita- ble burial clothes, and telling hr little brother that she would never break an
 other crock" she got upon the bed. tied a bridle to the joist, fastened it around her neck. and jumped of. Her brother succeeded in replacing her upon the bed
 but before he could obtain assistance she had jumped of the second time and was dead ...
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-08-22

TIE free States, therefore. have man manifested no disposition ts avail them. selves of their superior strengh to secure to themselves an undue share of the pa- tronage of this government; they have not even done justice to their own sons. Was it not magnsnimous in them to elect, as they did in ls4S, another Pre- sident from the opposite section-a slave> holder from the extreme southwest l say nothing of the prop'iety of confer ring on President Taylor the high off fee which he now holds; but certainly there was manifested by that proceed ure anything else than disposition to dc injustice to the slaveho!diag States Notwithstanding all the alienation and bitterness which have been exhibited on sectional topics for some years past, and notwithstanding the slaveholding States have almost monopolized the Pres'den- tal office for sixty long years. the free States. partly from an unbounded admi. ration for and confidence in the man, and partly from a conviction that the public interest required it. came forward and gave him no less than 97 electoral votes out of ls4, or 60 majority. In the past therefore, the slave States have guar- anty for the future; they need fear no organization of the free States against them. It is an unnatural state of things and if it were to arise from adventi. tious circumstances, it could only last for day.
 There is no sntagonism of interest
 between the free States and slave States. The prosperity of the country depends on elements which are common to both sections-the whole and every part 1. In maintaing the external peace oi the country-a consideration of the first importance. .,.<
 2. The internal peace and tranquility of the same it being the duty of the Government not only to repel inva. sion, but suppress characterization. and to execute the laws. To this end. 1t IS armed with ample powers. Here is a guarantee to the slave States against all the hazards of servile war. and also to the frontier States and settlements. az
 ainst che dangers of Indian wa's and m cursions. Texas has under this head
 occasion to appeal to us for relief day
 by day. 3. On securing to us the blessings and benefits of . good. sound, stable currency, which is much affected. for good or evil by the Legislation of Con gress. The heart of our currency Is at our great commercial emporium, every throb of which occasions corresponding
 DuIsasions at the remOtest extremities oI of the Republic.
 {. On . iust, wise and equitable ar' engagement of our revenue system. % as \ tO promote alI bfanche. Os our national industry agricullure. commerce. man9. factures and the mechanic arts. do not ssOp to consider whether the system
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-08-22
J. F. JU DID MA&URRREAM A,RTaSs


 "0ULD m.st respectfully sniosm the WV pe"ple of Litchfield County that he Ass fitted up rooms few dpors west of the Coara Hause f.sr the expsess pusp0s af taking miniasages, which wilt De wavraneed perfect Havisg arranged . martin light win she asi- dliliOn of metallic Tefleetoe (which by inc way is . perfec: sabstisale f,s skyl.gh.l l. now nrepaged ts take single pictures cr Groups equal to tho hesl operator in the City.
 Those who contemplate ha-ing their minia lares. are advised fo procure them at shis place. rAih than empl.y eae of the many who in aiae cases out ug ten. fail to give you any, thing like perfect picture.
 If the vast namber os miniatures which be has sold during the last thsee years. is any evideace aG his ability to please. ahsa has he reason tu believe those who paiFohize fhls sstahlishment will have n0 cause loT regret
 Pictures inserted In LOckets, Ringss Pins' &e ot any desired size.
 Also variety of Gold Lncksts on hand.
 Yaung men wishing Co engage il. lucrative Aaainess having Capital 0f from 50 tO &7S ann receive lhoEnsgh edurse os IhsiEueaions. aaRathsg siIh . complete appaFatus. LilcAAeIa Apsil 3sah. fa1O. x
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-08-22
L1rcHFIELD, (coNN-) THURSDAY, AUGUST 2s, lssO

P. M.; on TAGrsday and Friday the plouging and spading m itch and the testing of PlOughs will take place at TarrytOwn, on the Hudson river railroad. The third week is principally occupied
 with the cattle show, which commences Wednesday and continues three days; on Saturday of each week Regatta is to take place, and the whole exhibition will close with brilliant pyrotechnic display.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-08-22
MlSWNL l. A N Y.

THE LOCUST OF THE SALT LAKE.-The shores of the Salt Lake ars infested by a sort of insect pest, wh oh claims vile resemblance to the locust of the Syrian Dead Sea. W.ngless. dumpy, black, swollen- -headed, with bungling eyes in cases like goggles. mounted upon legs ot steel wire and ciock>spring, aud with . general personal appearance that justified the Mol mons in comparing him to q cross of the spider on the Buffalo, the Deseret cricket comes down from the mountains st certain season of the year, in vora- cious and desola,ing myrlads. It WAS just at this season that the first crops ot .hc new settlers were ln the full glory on lhe,r youthful g,eeh. The assailants could not be rep, lseI. The Mormons. alter their fashion rAyed and fought. and fought and prayed, but to no Purpose.- The :. Black Philistines moved their way even with the ground, leaving it as f touched with an acid or burnt by fire.
 But an unlocked for ally came to the rescue. Vast armies of bright birds be- fore strangers to the valley, hastened across the lake from some unknown quarter, and gorged themselves upon the we'll tatted enemy. They were snow white, with little heads and clear dark eyes. and little feet, ard long wings. that arched in flight "like an angels" Al first the Mormons thought they were new enemies to plague them ; but when they found them hostile only to the iocusts they were careful not to molest them ir their friendly office. and. to this end, dc. clared a heavy fine against all who shall kill or annoy them with fire arms. The gulls soon grew to be tame as the poultry and the delighted little children learned to call them their pigeons. They disap' peared every evening beyond the lake but, returning with sunrise, continued their welcome visitings till the cricket. we. C all exterminated.
 This curious incident recurred the foI' lowing year. with this variation, tl'at il ls49. the gulls came earlier and saved the whea, crops from all harm whatever Kane's discoarse betors tks HistOriea Society cf Phiiadslphia.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-08-22

TIE AMERICAN INsTITUTH or THE C1rY OF NEw YoEK.-The twenty third annual Fair of the American Institute will be opened to the public on the ist of October next at Castle Garden, New York, and all manufactures, inventors, mechanics. artists. agriculturists. hort'- culturists, florist, and amateurs, arc earn estly solicited to prepare the best spec'- mems of their skill or production for ex- hibi,ion thereat. The fair is free tO com peti.ors from all parts of the Union. Il will continue open for three weeks. Ar
 arrangements have been made to accOmo' date all who may contribute to the ex- hibition; and it n hoped and expected that the present year the Fair will sur pass that of any former year in extent and brilliancy. The following are the prominent features of the exhibition On Tuesday, Oct. I. the opening address will be delivered on Wednesday, the 2d. the machinery will be set in motion and continue during the Fair; on Mon day the 5th, the great show of Roses and Dahlias. for special premiunas. takes place at 2 o'clock on Wednesday, the 0th Hon. Samuel 8. Phelps, U. s. Senator from Vermont, will dsllver the anniver. ,sary address as shs Tabernacle as'5 IA
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-08-22
POLITICAL.

Extract Fpem tho Speech of MeM,
 TRUMAN SMITH. Del;vered in tee Senate of the .. S., July stk. 1850. on The BiN "to Ad- nsit CalitorniG into tAs Union" dc.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-08-22
J. G. BATTERSON'S " ARDE1 woR8s.
 Hartford. Conn.

HaryOTd, COnn' Monuments and Tomhs of American and italian Marble. Bapiismal Fonts. Mu. rad Tablets, Uras. Vases. Mantles Table Tops. Italian Tile fov
 FiO.,Es. &r constantly On hand Os furnished to order. Hartf.rd. June ist, tya
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-07-22

"LRr EVERY BOO ROLL Hfs OWN BALL."-The
St. Louis 1ntelligencer, the mos. talented Whig
paper in the State in noticing the letters Of cor
respondents from that part of this District where
Henderson and Porter have been canvassing,
and the statements Of those writers that Porter
had STOLEN Ben.on's thunder, and was exhaust
ing Il and himself in abuse Of the Jackson reso-
uticns, the "nullifers," and Henderson in par
ticular, rolls him :he following ball by way Of
rebuke:
"If Mr.. Porter has tried to roll Benton's bali
for him, we hope he will now droPSt. Let the
'conspirators' and The conspired against fight out
their quarrels alone. They are the ball.rolIers.
Let every bug roll his own ball."
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-07-22
From, lie Missouri Coarisr
Let the Flag Fly : ;

A letter from one Of the most reliable
gentlemen in Washington county, which =
I:he extreme southern point Ia the Second
Congressional District, informs tls that On
the 24th ultimo, Messrs HENDEasok and
PORTER, addressed the people at Potosi.-
Henderson, says the writer, achieved most
victory over his oppohent.-
Porter attempted to dodge the Prosiso qu-
estion, which operated greatly to his pre-,
iudice, and several wings openly svowed
the opinion that be had slain himself in
that section. Porter a:tsmps to turn his
sails to the popular breeze, and endesrcrs
to become sllihings to all men. In coiih-
" where Col. Benton has few followers
hs reads the journals Of the last Legislatures
points out and comments on Hehderson's
votes, and denounces the resolutions Of in~
Istruction. Not word cf Whigety can be
Isaueezed out Of him. On national politics,
lhs is a. dumb as an oyster. But when he
speaks in a strong whig region, he opens
Ibis batteries with abuse Of democfscS and
dsmoctats, and denounces Benton - Seii-
omously as If he were laeorihG under N.Y.
drophobia. Henderson keeps cool aud ex.
poses Porter. . duplicity With great sue
cess. Our letter informs Us that the trieeds
lof Mt. Bay, south of the MISSOURI river,
lsre doing their duty msnfully. Franklin
county, The residence Of Bay, has the Un-
lion Flag FLYING in honor Of our cause, from
1.-The stes1is Of their Court House, and pro-
misses to give Henderson 800 to 500 majori-
ty. "Eie will cross the river with 5000
majority, cettain," says the letter, sudthis
makes ail doubiy safe. The Second Dis
trict ID safe, although the weakest tn the
State. This shows We are doing our dssy
in these parts.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-07-22
GOOD TESTIMONY.

A prominent and influential Wing Of this
county y-one whois gentleman and scholar
said to US the other day: "lf you Democrats are
TO elect Congressman in this District, don't
know any man would sooner see the choice
fall upon than John Henderson. He is noble,
whole.souled fellow, and look upon him as the
most promising young man in the State"
That is speaking to the point, and the gentle
man knew from intimate acquaintance with Mr..
Henderson, what he was talking about. The
people will express similar opinion on elec-
tior day. Hannibal Courier.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-07-22

aFThe Pennsylvania Freeman, Phila'
delphia, the organ Of DisuniOn snd Aboli'
tion, speaks Of BENToN's last speech as fol-
lows:
aOns of the .blsst speeches in the Sen
ate against the Compromise Bill, and in.
deed one Of the strongest Of the session up
on sny subject, was delivered BY Mr.. Ben.
ton. on the 10th inst. Il is marked by grea
vieor and power Of argument, extensive
resesrch, ,boidness Of tone, keen Wit, scorch'
ing ssrcssmysnd strong practical eommOr
sspse."