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XVII.
BRUTUS LION

His face Is dsrk-not very quiet;
IL seems like looking down the thre,t'n ng mouth
(f anna sy~a.t c.pufu - Jols, CfeTbgq
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LARD OIL.

LARD OIL.
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FIREPROOF CHESTS.
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Portable Water Closets for the sick and infrm Seal and
Letter Copying Presses Fire Proof Doors for Banks and
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rs South Third street, Philadelphia.
N. b. Country Merchants invited call examine
for themselves before purchasing elsewhere Feb. I.
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SPEECH OF Mr.. PHELPS, OF VERMONT.

To BE Continued
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LIBERTY ALMANAC FOR 1850.

DUBLlSHED by the American and Foreign Anti-Ssyery
Society and for sale at their Depository in New York
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The Almanac has been compiled by the Corresponding
Secretary Of the Society," and includes twenythree pages
valuable original matter by William Goodel The price ny
the thousand Is put trife above the actual cost IN ne
expectation Of selling large editions sBd Of securing e
active operation Of AnSlvey friends throughout the
country who IL IL hoped will give to this important ann
wide and thorough circulation The size Is the same IA he
Almanac for 1919, viz: As pages.
Orders for Almanac by the hundred or thousand VIII E
promptly executed and should state, definitely by ~bAt
mode eyace they he sent The postage on er
Almanac sent By mail will be two and half cents -i'no"
reference 20 the quantity.
Orders should invariably be accompanied by the cssh'
ANY sum under one dollar be in postage samps
WILLIAM HARMED, Agent,
Sept 2O-tf No 81 John street, New York
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"Brutus Well2 Ha2 Brutus What y
"Brutus, you kaow cannot
Cannot Oh, nonsense, Zoe. Fiddestick
and the devil about cannot You c0H, you must.
Listen, Zoe | have not told you ali gel. 1t is
very comfortable at the Lair Listen; uery for
you, and the old man, too and the tortoise-shell
kitten, and the pointer. The pointer shall take
under my protection. There is n quantity ofrats
such a lot Of old books for the schoolmaster.
Very learned books they must be- for they smell
very musty and listen, Zoe, have not told you
the best yet. There is an inexhausible lot of old
coats, cloaks, and trousers long past mending, of
which you can make an infinite number of carpets,
which will be the more interesting because there
is not floor carpet in the whole house at the
Lair. Just think of it, Zoe. Gracious Zoe,
won't you enjoy YOURSELF"
Zoe sighed deeply, and answered, with a
charming Haiua<-
dyes, indeed, Brutus; 1t would, as you say,
give me great delight to reduce all that chaos into
order--to metamorphose several barrels OF old
rags into several beautiful carpets, to cover your
bare floors Ii would all be very nice and very
interesting but you know can't. Oh, Brutus,
you know can't J"
"sCant,' can't it is all can't believe. Why
can't you, then, il one may ask said he, going
towards her, dragging his chair, sitting down by
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COMMISSION STORE.
WIN GUNNLsoN, General coss'i'''o" Mrsaa-il,''
w Besrv's Wharf, Baltimore, Nd. Dec ~"
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MEDICAL CARD.
TrARyEY LINDSLY, NJ d. street, next TO the corner
II ~ rour-snd- a-haif street, Washington May "a
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24
Southern Plot Discovered.

Tho Washington correspondent Of the New
York Courier and Enquiries states, in a letter,
that he has lately become acquainted with
most extraordinary disunion project, which he
unhcsitatingly declares he has ample evidence
to convince him of its entire truth He alleges
that an individual of no small influence at tho
South repaired to the city of Mexico, in April
last, and submitted to the Mexican authoritiesa
formal overture for their cooperation, in tho
establishment of Southern confcdcracy. Con-
ference after conference was held, and at length
the Mexican minister of Foreign Affairs
espouscd the proposition, and strenuously ad-
vocatcd it in the Cabinet Council The meas
uro was resisted by other members of the Min
istry, and was finally defeated. The British
Legation, it is said, connived at, if it did not
openly countenance this infamous treason.
The agent in the nofarious scheme having
failed in Mexico, left for California President
Taylor, the writer asserts, was not ignorant Of
the design, and had provided against the con-
sequences. The writer closes as follows:
81 undertake to say, emphatically and un-
qualihedly, such is my confidence in tho infor-
nation which has been placed at my disposal,
so far as the great fact is concerned, that this
movement may bo verified in every essential
particular that have stated il Congress or tho
Executive Department will direct the necessary
inquiries to be instituted, If the proof was
| questionable in any form, l would not enter
tain it, but having seen the testimony, have
felt not not only justified, but mpelled by a
sense of moral obligation, in giving this state
ment to the public"
The Southern Press treats this report as un-
worthy of confidence, but wo see no reason to
doubt its essential truth.
Per Contra.-Thc above was intended for last
weeks paper. The story is now declared to be
q humbug. Gen. Houston (Senator from Tex
as) who was supposed to be cognizant of the
plot, has denied all knowledge of it. The cat
may be under the meal though for oil that
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24
THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE.

coach was not molested until the fitting time
agreed upon by Captain Goddard and his
force.
The Mayor Of the city yesterday question
ed General Chaplin in the presence of Cap
tain Goddard, and we understand that n por-
ton of the information elected was, that be-
tween the .Ndtionai Era, of this city, and
HIMSELF there was no connection and no
sympathy; that he had never approved of
the Era, and held TO nothing in common with
it. 1t was not as we understood him TO inn
ply, ultra enough for him. This has been
generally understood; hut we quote his dec
larations here, because assertions TO the con-
trary were yesterday very generally made,
and because we believe the truth can inlure
no one. The evil is grieyous enough with
out the influence of unnecessary elimination
and excitement.
Yesterday, the carriage, immortalzed by
the fray above described, stood ut the corner
of d and Ninth streets, where it was inspec-
ted by thousands of persons. 1t looked as
though it had been used throughout the
Mexican campaigns, riddled with pistol balls
aud hacked about the door with bowie
knives. The effect it seemed TO produce
was not unlike that described by Mark An
thony, when Cesar's dead body was behclt
by the impulsivc populacc.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24
Matters in Washington.


Since the defeat of the Omnibus and the pro-
sentation Of President Fillmore's message avow
ing his intention to stand by New Mexico, the
Senate has passed bill to settle Che boundary
between that Territory and the State of Texas.
1t gives Texas $4,000 square miles of the dis
puted Territory and $lO,OOO,o0O beside. This
is worse than the Omnibus, which only relin-
quished $4,000 square miles of tho Territory to
Slavery. And yet this was carried by the aid
of such Northern Senators as Winthrop of
Mass, Phelps of Vermont, Clark and Green of
Rhode Island, Cooper and Sturgeon of Pa. A
more infamous swindle has never been perpetra-
tod by the dough-faces, and that is saying a
great deal. 1t is said that tho measure will
pass the House, Northern members going for il
from fear that if it is defeated the South will
prevent tho passage of the Appropriation bills
and stop the wheels of the government.
The bill admitting California has also passed
the Senate by large majority, and is now be-
fore the House.
The Fugitive Slave bill is before the Senate,
and we shall doubtless bo able to announce the
final vote upon it in our next.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24
Gbr Antt 5Iaperp BitoIr.

LOVE AGITATION WHEN THERE Is CAUSE FOL
1.-THE ALARM BELL WHICH sTARTLEs THE IN
HABrrANTs OF A CITY, SAVES THEM FROM BEING
BURNED IN THEIR BEDs.-Burke.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24
salem, Ohio, Augusl ga, 1859.

TnE EDrToR having been absent most of tho
last week has been unable to bcstow the usual
amount of labor upon the present numbcr.--
During the week to come he viii be in attend
ancc upon tho Yearly Meeting at Mount Pleas
ant, whore questions of great Importance to the
Anti-Slavcry movement and to the cause Of
Reform generally will como up for discussion
and action. lie goes not for his own pleasure,
but for the sake of the cause, and therefore re-
lies upon the candor Of his readers to pardon
his absence from the post editorial.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24

~ Our friends in Cleveland and Painsville
will please observe that Conventions have been
appointed for those places. Sce Notices in
another column.] Preparations should be made
without delay. Not moment should be lost.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24

70 THADDEus STEVENS has been nominated
for recollection to Congress by the Wings of tho
Lancaster District, Pa, Glad Of it,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24

The best board in the world for dyspeptic
young ladies il said to he a inash- hoard. Il
gives them strength of muscle, an exuber-
ance of spirits, good appetite for their
meals, and supersedes the necessity of paint
ing their faces, ,ai
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24

~ The Court House at Jefferson was con-
sumed by fire on the morning of the 18th inst.
The records were saved.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24

Indiana has elected large majority of SO call
led Democrats to the Legislature, and also to
the Constitutional Convention The Democra-
cy of Indiana is of the Old Hunker stripe
There's no chance for colored suffrage in that
State at present.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24

There is fair prospect, many think, for the
passage of o Cheap Postage law before tho ad-
journment of Congress.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24

Oliver Wendell Holiness in his poem recently
delivered before the Literary Societies of Yalo
College, sntyrizod Nom Resistance and glorifed
War It is to be lamcntcd that man Of his
fine genius should become the mere echo of
corrupt public sentiment.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24

Neandcr, the great German thcologion, is
dead. He was aman of rarc powers and attain
mcnts.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24

Rev. John Picrpont delivered a poem at tho
recent commencement of Yale College on Pro-
grcss.' 1t was full of sound sense and sparkling
wit. Will it not be publisheds We hope so.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24

Mrs. Emma Willard, Of Troy, N. Y, a
Teacher of much note, claims to have mado an
important physiological discovery, and Com
mittcc of the New York Teachers Association
has been appointed to investigate it.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24

Charles Sumner is the Frccsoil candidate for
Congress, to supply the vacancy created by
Winthrop's resignation. He's too good to be a
Hunkcr ar Doughface but not good enough
TO refuse allegiance to the U. s. Constitution
It's great mystery to MS how some mon can
be so good without being better, and so bad
without being worse.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-19
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prayer in the midst Of the busy, thought
less throng. He alone, Of this worldly
multitude, draws nigh to heaven. j
thank the parental love that taught him
to lisp his evening prayer, whether Cath /
olic or Protestant, whether dead or liv-
ling. whether far off or nigh. could
scarce refrain from weeping then. nor
can | now, as see again that sweet child
lin the crowded tumul. of a steamboats,
cabin, bending in devotion before his Ma
ker.
7 But little while before, saw a crowd
of admiring listeners gathering about a
company of Italian singers in the upper
&saloon---a mother and two sons, with
voice. harp and violin; but no one heed
Ned, no one cared for the child at prayer.
When the little boy had finished his
evening devotion, he arose and kissed
his father most affectionately. who put
him into his berth TO rest for the night.
/ felt strong desire to speak to them,
but deferred it till morning. When NOR
lining came, the confusion of landing pre-
vented me from seeing them again. But
if ever | meet that boy in his happy
youth, or in his declining years, I'll thank
him for the influence and example OF
that nights devotion, and bless the name
of The mother that taught him.
Scarcely any passing incident of my
life ever made deeper impression on
my mind. went 10 my room and thank
led God that had witnessed it, and fol-
its influence on my heart. Who pray on
a steamboat! Who train their children
to pray, even at home?
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-19
How the Jack Took the Ace.

During the recent session of the Leg
islature, it became necessary for one Of
the Detroit banks to receive little "leg-
islative aida kind of stimulus which
institutions of that kind are very much
in the habit of needing. The bill was
all right in the House, but in the Senate
just one Oas lacking to pass the BILL
In the extremity Of their despair, the
bank Hobbies applied TO G. P. b. Ii,
most indefatigable locofoco lobby, and
besoughi him to give the aid of his "ge-
MUS" to help them out of the dilemma.
B., after some hesitation, agreed to aid
them. Waiting his opportunity, at the
moment when the unfinished business
was in order, he stepped up to the chair
| of Senator F., from the -" and
said, "Come, there's nothing doing here;
let's go and take horn" F. yielded
to the enhancement" and took his hat.
The bank Hobbies and their trends
were on the alert, and understood the
whole move; and the moment F.'s back
was turned. passed the bill, moved a re-
consideration, which was lost, and pass
ed on. Just at this moment F., who had
been a most bitter opponent of tire bill,
entered, took his seat, and enquired of
Finley, who sat near him, "what they
had been doing while he had been gone. y
"Oh, nothing" said Finley, '.only we
have passed that bank bill you have been
lighting all winter"
"'The devil you have! Mr.. President,
4 move to reconsider"
Down came the hammer. s.The gen.
tleman from Swine Greek will come to
order; motion to reconsider has been
lost"
F. looked around in despair for b.,
who had seduced him out to drink; but
he was not to be seen.-Defron .Advo
cate.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-19
DIR. w. IL. McMahan.

~ 40s vi I'm - II a He
for the patronage confer
Il red on him, begs leave to announce
that he will continue the practice of Medi-
cine and Surgery in Ottumwa, and vicinity.
He has no disposition to monopolize; but be
seeks to share literally in the practice OF
this community, and those who have not
yet employed him are referred with pleasure
to any of the numerous patients, who he
has attended during the last year.
All Physicians cannot be adopts in all
diseases; some are noted for success in one
disease and some in another Dr. McMa-
han feels confident of entire success in OBJ
stetrical cases and in Female diseases gem
orally, as also Pneumonia or winter Fever;
and he will warrant cure in all cases OF
Ague or chills and Fever.
He has had considerable experience and
invariable success in Surgical Operations
and being in regular receipt of the best
Medical Journals, he is always posted up
and fully advised of all Improvements and
discoveries in medical science generally.
He will attend to calls in all weather and
at all hours, and may be found at the Frame
Building opposite the store of Inskeep
Co., when not professionally engaged.
Feb. 9th. 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-19
A Beautiful Little story.

A few weeks since, in coming down
the North river, was seated in the cab
in of the magnificent steamer Isaac New
ton, in conversation with some friends.
II was becoming late in the evening, and
one after another seeking repose from
the care and tolls of the day, made prep
arations to retire 10 their berths. Some
pulling off their boots and coats, lay
themselves down to rest, others in the
attempt to make it seem as much like
home as possible. threw of more of their
clothing each one as his comfort or appre-
hension Of danger dictated.
had noticed on deck fine looking
boy, of abou. six years of age, follow
ing around man, evidently his father,
whose appearance indicated him TO be a
foreigner. probably German--a man
of medium height, and respectable dress.
The child was unusually fair and fine
booking, handsomely featured, with an in
telligent and afiectionate expression Of
countenance; and from under his German
cap, fell chestnut hair, in thick clustering
curls.
Alter walking about the cabin for a
time, the father and son stopped within
few feet of where we were seated, and
began preparations for going to bed. ]
watched them. The father adjusted and
arranged the bed the child was TO occu-
py, which was an upper berth, while
the little fellow was undressing himself.
Having finished this, his father tied a
handkerchief around his head 10 protect
his curls, which looked as if the sun
lightfrom his young happy heart always
rested there. This done, l Hooked for
him to seek his resting place; but instead
of this he quietly kneeled down upon
the floor, put his little hands together. so
beautifully childlike and simple, resting
his arms on the lower berth, against which
he knelt, he began his vesper prayers.
The father sat down by his side, and
waited the conclusion. 1t was, for a
child long prayer, but well understood.
| could hear the nurmuring Of his sweet|
voice, but could not distinguish the words
he spoke. There were men around
Naturalization men, retiring 10 rest with
out prayer, or, if praying at all, a kind
Of mental desire for protection, without
sufficient courage or piety to kneel down
ina steamboats, cabin. and before stran-
gers acknowledge the goodness Of God,
or ask his protecting love.
This was the training Of some pious
mother. Where was she now' How
many times had her kind hand been laid
on the sunny locks, as she had taught
him 70 lisp bis prayers!
A beautiful sight it was, that child az
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-19
IN II OW NJ!



They come, they see, they Buy
Is the motto at the OTTUMwA SToRE,
since the arrival of their Spring Stock by
the ssSlow and easy Line" They have re-
ceived several cords of
N Q w Goo DIS,
which they will dispose of at reduced pri-
GEES, and which consist in part of the fol
lowing articles, viz:
American, Englishand French Broad Cloths:
Cassimeres, Satinetts, Boys and Mems
So NJ M E. X NJ f. ar.
And large assortment of Prints & Cling
hams of every description and price.
Nous de lanes, alpaccas and bombazines,
Bleached Shirtings and Drillings,
Apron checks, and brown Hollands,
Canvass, padding, and silk sergcs,
Vestings, Shawls and silk Handkif 3,
Silk Cravats, Cotton and Linen hdkff's,
Plain and fig'd Jackonets and cambrics,
Bishop Lawns and Bobinetts,
Laces, Footings and Edgings,
Swiss and Book mus,ins,
Hosiery and Gloves of every description.
Straw and Leghorn bonnets,
Superior lot of bonnet Trimmings.
Ribbons, Silk, Twist and Thread,
Hooks and Eyes, braid and cords,
Gimps, fringes, combs, buttons,
Heavy lot of brown muslins,
Ladies Parasols large assortment
Umbrellas good supply.
Also:
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Groceries,
Hardware, Queensware, Iron,
Nails, Salt, &c. sc.
Our old customers and the public gensr-
|ally are requested to give us call.
s. RICHARDS.
Ottumwa, March 22d, 1850.