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t8y-The Free-soil creed is ,embodied IN a
very condensed form in the following memorial,
which we clip from an Ohio paper:
LAND MONOPOLY-A MEMORIAL.
Presented to the Ohio Constitutional CoTre,aiOn,
BYJosIPH u. SWAN. ~ A-~--s
The undersigned, a citizen of Ohio, feeling a
strong dsslre TO be useful in promoting the great
cause of Free-soil, now agitatiDg this Union, and
to sustain the high standing and reputation OF his
own State, and always to add his feeble endeavors
to improve the condition and well being of the
whole population of this great and growing Re-
public, and firmly believing Land Monopoly Is
shocking to humanity and revolving to the benev-
oIence Of God, and that Monopoly of any kind
is an offence against God, who is no respector OF
persons, and who, never takes advantage of the
weakness Of one part of the people 70 secure exT
elusive privileges for the rest: b. NJ, 49,, d
Your petitioner would respectfully represent,
that in his opinion Land Monopoly is wrong in
principle and oppressive in practice, and that y
ought to be abolished by the supreme law OF
the land, the WILL Of the PEoPLE. hope that
your honorable body will insert a clause in the
new constitution, requiring the State Of Ohio to
cede back her State lands to the United States, on
condition that she distribute them to the andless
citizens Of this Union; and also clause restrict
ing the amount Of land that any individual may
hereafter acquire in this State; likewise clause
exempting from execution homestead TO each
single person and family; that the people may
enter up judgment against land monopoly, and
thus teach lesson of political wisdom to all ma
tons on earth. IA ssa f3 "a l aa IA
May the Sovereign Architect Of the Universe
strengthen you in habits of sincerity, fortitude
and justice, and give you wisdom to restore to all
the citizens of this State in the new constitution
you are about TO make, all Of their inalienable
rights. SO that each one can sit under his own
vine and fig tree, in patriotcal peace and security,
and promote the advancement of all good works,
your own happiness, and that of all mankind.
BE just and fear not, " that He may always en-
compass you with His holy protection, is the
prayer of your petitioner. 1a
III GEORGE w. ALLEN.
Bendon, Franklin co., June 10, 1852
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A Great sweep.

II appears that on Saturday last, the Sixth
ward police arrested forty-nine vagrant women
and fitty-four keepers of houses of i'll fame
Eighty Of the lessees of these filthy dens, are
now under lock and key, and it is probable that
the whole number will be sent to the Peniten-
tiary. This is all right and proper; but it seems
to us that the proprietors Of the dwellings, where
these wretches carry on their internal trade
should at least share the punishment inflicted
upon their tenants @
There are men of good repute in this city
men who go regularly to Church three times on
the Sabbath, and whose voices are heard loudly
and distinctly in the responses-who derive a
considerable portion of their incomes from houses
of prostitution. Brothel-keepers can afford to
pay enormous rents, and there is a good deal of
piety that makes long prayers and groans
audiby in meeting, which is not averse to receive
the wages of sin, provided they are large and
liberal. IS .as, ag
We should like to see published for the in.
formation of the public, list of the highly res
pectable citizens and exemplary Church-going
christians, who let out their tenements to pro
cnresses, knowing them to be SUCH Such a lis
would astonish the uninitiated, and uncase
good many wolves in sleeps clothing
It is well known fact that dwellings occu
pied as brothels, pay better than other dwelling
in the city. Good christians cannot, of course
be expected to sacrifice their immortal Interest,"
for a triile, and some Of them receive such enor
nous rents from their Goddess tenants, that they
actually absorb all the profits
We know of more than one achurch member,
who receives noble revenue from this source
and can perceive no stain npon the coin OBJ
tained by the sale of bodies and the sacrifice o.
souls. .g'fa
Why should the indignation of the press be
levelled against the tenants and not against thu
landlords Why should the moral communit,
denounce the crime and smile upon the wealth,
hypocrites that shelter and encourage It! w,
want to see these property holders brought I,
the bar Of public opinion. 1t is too bad tina
they should be suffered to shirk responsible
while their clients are sent to BlackwellPs ISLAND
We have an idea that a shaved head and
checked dress would be as suitable for them a
for the open and avowed brokers of infamy t
whom they LET their dwellings one hundred pc
cent above the current rates.-N Y. Mornin
Star.
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ssThe editor ofthe Press proposes a provision
that slavery shall be recognized everywhere south
Of the Missouri line. We really do not see how
such a provision can well be made. Ifthe people
Of territory south Of the Missouri line or any
line, think proper to adopt State constitution ex-
Guiding slavery from their limits, and regularly
apply for admission into the Union with such a
constitutions they to be told that their applica-
ton cannot be granted until they consent, in spite
Of their own wishes, to change their constitution
so as to permit the existence Of slavery Louis
uiLle Journal. ~ M
Certainly not. All we ask is that the South
shall have clear rights to ernigrate with her
property to the territory south of36 deg. 80 min
When any part of such territory is ready for q
State Government, let the people thereof deter
mine whether slavery shall be excluded or not.
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uQa.1 "a Ht1ff..4 ts----l Iff E0a4ifE
Mr.. CLAr AND THE LADIES .-Y esterday at
early hour the galleries Of the Senate Cham
were crowded with ladies', as is generally
case when Mr.. Clay is expected to speak, to
ten to his closing speech upon the Compromis
He was not as animated as he usually is ia
bate, but seemed much depressed, and spoke
parently with much effort. The Senate altho,
crowded, was very quiet, and universal attent
given to what was supposed to be the grand fiji
upon the Omnibus bill, but the end is not !
Several Senators, (some Of whom have not b
heard at all upon the billy had prepared tn
selves, and were intended to address the Seri
before the debate should be closed. II had b
announced, however, that Mr.. Clay was to
heard, and an audience had gathered with that
pectatiop, SO the floor was silently conceded to h
but some days may yet be spent in speech M
ing before the vote is taken.
rs heas n N -36,Hu 3
STATE Blocks FoR WASHINGTON MoNuME
We have seen several blocks that have recer
arrived from different Southern States for
Washington Monument
A block from Tennessee, Of fine blue MAJ
with the simple inscription neatly, but plainly
ecuted, g Nashville, Tennessee, Another bl
of pure white marble from Alabama, with I
union Of equality, as adjusted by the Const
ton" A dark gray block from Indiana, v
the following sentiment Indiana knows
North--no South, nothing but the Union
\ Also an unfinished block from Georga, Z
very soft kind Of stone Of clay color. A blI
of beautiful varigated marble from South Ct,
lima, highly polished, with the State coat Of an
very skillfully and neatly chiselled in the Gel
Of the polished side.
The CABINET NOT SETTLED YEr.-It was pl
ty generally rumored yesterday, that Mr.. Pes
would decline the Office Of Secretary Of Inter
and that Mr. Corwin would also decline
Treasury Department, and Ex-Secretary Ew
would be appointed in his place. II is har
probably, however, that the nominations wo
have been sent to the Senate before the seve
members had been consulted and their accepta
obtained. We shall soon know.
In MEMORY OF z. TAYLoR.-Dr. Naphegg
well known Hungarian exile living near this ci
has executed in the most beautiful manner, 70
teen sheets containing sentiments in memory
the late President, which we understand W
presented yesterday to the Senate of the Uni
States, to be disposed Of as that body may see
These memories are executed entirely with
pen in different colored inks, gilt, &C., and nj
ingeniously drawn and embellished. Each on
executed, also, in different language. The
lowing languages are employed: English, Cal
Hebrew, Armenian, Arabian, Slnvonian, La
Greek, German, French, Italian, Wallach
Hungarian, and Serian; all Of which langua
DR.. N speaks and writes fuently. 1t will
remembered that he has since he came to I
country lectured with great success in Annie
College, Massachusetts, at Georgetown, Alex
dria, and other places.
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SMALL SWEET CoURTEsIEs OF LIFE."-We
commend the following as worthy the attention
of our readers: .'
Ertract from a letter Of the late VIM. Wirt to his
Daughter -ts aHsogm saa VI.
want to tell you secret. The way to
make yourself pleasing to others, is to show
that you care for Them The whole world is
like the miller ut Mansfield, who cared for no.
body--no, not he,--because nobody cared for
him." And the whole world will serve YOU so,
if you give them the same cause Let every
one, therefore, see TINT you do care for them,
by showing them what Sterne so happily calls
the small sweet courtesies of CHOSE
courtesies in which there is no parade, whose
Voice too still to tease, and which manifest
themselves by tender and atfectionate looks, and
little kind acts of attention-giving Others the
preference in every little enjoyment at the table
in the field, walking, sitting or standing. This
is the spirit that gives to your time Of life, and
to your sex its sweetest charms. II constitutes
the sum total of all the witchcraft of woman
Let the world see that your first care is fol
yourself, and you spread the solitude of thu
Upas tree around you, in the same way, by the
cmanation of poison which kills all the Juices
of affection in its neighborhood. Such girl
may be admired for her understanding and ac-
eomplishments, but she will never be beloved
The seeds Of love can never grow but under
the warm and genial influence of kind feelings
and affeetionate manners. Vivacity goes great
way in young persons. 1t calls attention to her
who displays it, and if it then be found associ-
ated with n generous sensibility, it's executions
irresistible. .st sE# ,.4.-..
On the contrary, if it be found in alliance with
cold, naughty, selfish heart, it produces nc
further effect, except an adverse one. ATTEND
TO this my daughter. 1t flows from heart tina,
feels for you all the anxiety a parent can feel
and not without this hope which constitutes the
parents highest happiness. May God protect
and bless you. .,,t-T a,gs H.
Your affectionate father, VIM Writ"
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VI SMALL Notes.-The new law, excluding
small notes Of other States from circulation in
Pennsylvania, goes into effect on the 2lst of
August II has been Stated that it took effect
on the 2lst inst.
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seized BY the associationiets is .retWned 20 the
Establishments from wlllgh il emanatsd," the
Efibunes REPORTER should have added, 9 in many
instances through the exsrtiens Of the police. 8
The Tribune's latitpdinad enisn, b doing great
dsal Of mischief in this community.
tHW We call attention to the speech Of Mr..
HowARp, published in -to-day's paper. He
proves that the actual possession. as well as the
right of possession Of the country on the East
of the Rio Grande, is in the State of Texas.
That the Government cannot resit Texas with
out violating its agreement in relation to the
possession, and changing its own order of the
Goth March, l849.
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STARTING NEwsPAPERs.--In his "autobiogra-
ply /" just published, we are informed that Leigh
Hunt commenced no less than eight different news
papers magazines, political, literary or theatre
CAL and in only one instance did he reach the pay
ing point-that was in the case with the Examiner,
which, however, speedily declined, until it fell
into other hands This is a curious fact, consid-
ering that Hunt is one Of the most popular and
fascinating writers in the language Improves what
we before said, that in the newspaper business
peculiar talent is requisite for success. We may
say without exaggeration, that not in hundred
of all the newspapers that started, reach the
point Of paying their expenses. We have men
here who can beat Leigh Hunt in the number of
their failures--men who are haunted through life
by a newspaper mania who start a fresh one
before thea obsequies of the last that died under
their treatment, are performed-and will do the
same; ever hoping, ever failing, and never learn
ing, until plying death removes them from the
temptation Of type. Like some of these, Hunt
lacked the business tact, the necessary experience
and information, and uniformity Of character re-
quired to become a successful editor. s,r
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Vessels arriving at New York lately, report
several smart shocks Of earthquake at sea, in
lat. 8 deg N, lon. 36W
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The Charleston papers contain the late speech
OF Mr. Rhett, which has been the theme of SO
much comment and denunciation. We shall re.
publish it Tomorrow. ra.. t..,r.
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Randolph Of Roanoke on Fug tive Slaves.
We have seldom known an article to make
greater sensation than this--which appeared in
our paper on Saturday. 1t has been commended
in very high terms by several Of the most COM
petent Judges we have met, from North, South
and Southwest. The writer Yields pen which
had before acquired celebrity, and which will ac-
quire still more by this production.
He presents the principles on which the South
rests its case with great force, and he pro-
ceeds by an elaborate statistical argument to es-
tablsh the magnitude of the loss the South has
sustained by the conduct Of the North on this
question:, He quotes the report of single New
York Anti-Slavery Committee, showing that in
one year they had assisted l5l fugitives to es-
cape. s5lg fiE ras ye#r# EEsr4
He shows that such system Of spoliation
would be ample cause of war, if perpetrated by
a foreign power-and that its continuance is ut
terly incompatible with the preservation Of peace
between the States of this Union
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We find in the Montgomery (Ala.) 8drer-
tiser letters from Mr.. ex-senator B,GBY and
from Mr.. w. l.. YANcEY, in reply to invitations
TO address, mass meeting Of the citizens Of
Bowndes and Dallas, on the 9th ultimo. Mr..
BAGBY says that. TO his mind, there is only one
question left for the people Of Alabama, and
that is, whether they will submit" TO the
legislation Of Congress in regard TO slavery in
the Territories. determination TO submit
he stigmstizes as "inglorious." Mr.. BAoBY,
therefore. is for resIstance-fOrcible resistance,
or nothing.
Mr.. YANcEr says that every public meeting
Of the State, looking 10 State resistance TO the
unconstitutional action Of Congress, will have
his warm sympathy and approval. lie trusts
that "this noble young State may not be dis
{ graced by base submission TO the uneonsti-
. tutional action Of free-soi Congress-
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Politics OF the Print-shops.

We have generally been enabled TO infer the
most probable competitors for national honors
from the pictorial presentations of the print
shops. There are few better evidences of the
estimation in which the pretensions of poLt-
clans are held by themselves or their friends,
than the froniispiece of a review or the front
window of the bookseller. There we see the
newly-thographed countenances of gentlemen
who have distinguished themselves the war
rlor, with his stern and resolute brow, his sash
sword, and bullet-proof coat collar; the states
man, invariably nanked by bookcase, re-
lieved by a red curtain, and having twelve
inch globe within his reach, his legs com
placently crossed, and his eyes intently fixed
upon Imaginary election returns. These en-
cravings are usually accompanied with an au-
iographic signature. This is an ingenious de
vice by which the authenticity of the likeness
is established over the sign manual Of the dis
tingushed subject. Ii also proves that he
possesses at least one qualification indispen-
sable with the American people. When a
new face appears in the print-shops, we
begin to look out for a new personal party,
which is to figure in some convention Of nomi-
nation, and which is to be particularly sulky
and inractabe after its adjournment.
We have been led into this train of reflection
from having inspected the portfolio of engrav-
ings of Messrs. Taylor and Maury. Here we
see Mr. Dickinson, in trock coat, and without
his white hat, which is, we learn, in contra
diction to the costume usually adopted by that
distinguished pacifcator Here we see the
Hon. Mr.. CoBB, of Georgia, the excellent pre-
siding officer of the House of Representative
looking very fresh, very complacent, and making
proiert of 4 very fair specimen of his chirogra-
ply. Then there is Mr. Fremont, with a
memoir attached, IN which the personal history
of this Californian Cesar is treated of in brief
and forcible manner, and in very plain typogra
ply. The engraving of Col. Fremont pre-
sents very hirsute appearance, and contrasts
favorably with his close -shaven competitors for
public appreciation.
But the print-shop has its moral. Even the
honors of the republic have, as we used to say
at Aberdeen, aliqtnd ama,i. Let us look through
the drawer, and disentomb the efigies which
have long since passed through the shock of po-
litical mortality. What contrast between the
fixed complacency of the picture, and the
changed political fortunes of those whom they
represent. Here is Mr.. TYLER, with his
Roman profile distained by time and disfgured
by the flies. Mr.. VAN buren, looks on in
happy Inconsistencies of Buffalo or of Balti-
more; whilst Mr.. CAss seems TO regard every
spectator with a morose suspicion that he has
not voted for him. We would counsel the poll
tcians to be on the alert, to furnish up their
biographical brochures for the Wing and Demo
cratic Reviews, and have their countenances
embellished in the print-shop.
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TIL E R: & PU BLIC.
WASHIN GT0N:
FRIDAY MORNING. OCTOBER IL, 1850.
British African Squadron.

In another column will be found an article OF
interest in respect 10 the movements of the
British squadron on the coast of Africa From
this we learn that the Hecla steam sloop had
been highly successful in making prizes. having
sent no less than nine into Sierra Leone during
her stay on the station. The slave trade is
said to have been g very brisk, and negotia-
ton of Lieutenant FORBES with the King of
Dahoney, to establish treaty for the abolition
of the slave trade through his dominions, had
failed.
1t is stated that il is the intention Of the Brit
ish admiralty to withdraw all the sailing ships
on the African station, and TO replace them by
thirty-two steam-vessels, TO be constantly EN-
ployed for the suppression of the slave trade F.;
one of these vessels being ordered to proceed
about the LIST of every month with, the mails
and relieve another from 1auty on the coast.
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Which is true!

The Southern ultraists affirm that, to avoid
civil war, Congress offers 100000 for
about 100000 square miles of Texas, TO con-
vert into States, with constitutions like that of
California. So the case is stated by j. A.
CAMPBELL, esq, Of Mobile, lawyer, we be-
ieve, Of high responsibility and standing, in a
letter addressed To certain citizens who invited
him TO address a secession meeting.
The Northern ultraists declare that Congress
has robbed New Mexico Of % 900 square miles,
which have been converted into slave territory,
and have paid Texas $4,000, 900 into the
bargain.
They are fighting the battle on these respect
i've issues North and South. Both statements
obviously cannot be true, but their difference
demonstrates the entire recklessness Of assertion
on.Dne side or the other, ifnot on both sides
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LACE HoTgL At NfAoARA.--A magnificent
hotel is about TO be erected at Niagara Falls, un-
der the auspices Of Hollis White, Of the orgi-
nal proprietors Of the American Hotel in Buf-
fslo, New York. The company which have IN
dertskon it intend that IL shall be one Of the
largest and most perfect hotels in the world. Three
acres have been granted for the purpose by the
heirs Of the late General Peter b. Porter The site
s that formerly occupied by Point View Garden
and the PsRods. IL is on the river bank, at the
ferry, and the building is TO be located that the
two principal fronts will look out Immediately upon
the cataract and the river, and half the rooms Of
the house will enjoy that most desirable aspect.
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semblance The stranger is amazed to see half naked
men and women living all day long in the open air
and pursuing their domestic avocations uncon-
cernedly if enclosed within the walls of house.
The Lazzaron of Massaniello's time no longer exist,
but there is in Naples strange mass of human
beings in demi savage state, who pass their whole
existence out of DOORS and who live without any
visible means of subsistence In time ofrevolu-
ton these creatures become human tigers, cruel,
and blood thirsty as beasts OF prey. The Neapoli-
tan is in general happy creature, let his condition
be what it may. few grains will buy him enough
maccaroni for daily subsistence, and the church
festivals furnish him with gratuitous amusement
for almost every day in the year.
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Death Of IL Naval Officer.
u. ;. SHp JonN ADAMS,

u. ;. Sur JonN ADAMS,
MADEIRA, August %, 1850.
Sir: have the sad duty TO inform the Depart
ment of the untmely death of a very worthy and
excellent young officer, Passed Mdshipman Tho
MAS b. WAINWRIGHT, late acting master of this
ship.
This young man was reported i'll two days after
leaving Portendick, on the coast Of Africa, sup
posed to arise from Inflammation of the stomach,
and daily became worse until the l4th of August,
when he expired, after fifteen days illness, at half
past three in the afternoon, to the infinite regret
of every officer and man on board this ship.
post -mortem examination confirmed the opinion of
the surgeon as to the cause of his early death.
The body of the deceased was given to the deep
on the 18th, at noon, in latitude $40 46 north, and
longitude 27o 30 west.
have the honor to be, very respectfully, your
obedent servant,
l.. M. POWELL, Commander.
To the Hon. the SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Of the
United States, Washington.
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The Wines Of the fourth Congressional dis
trct have nominated GEORGE II. BRowS,
Of Somerset, as their candidate for Congress.
He has been member Of the State Legisla-
ture, and was a delegate from Somerset county
in the convention Of 1874 that formed new
State constitution. lie is warm advocate
(says the Newark .4duertiser) for the protection
Of American interests, will stand by the Union,
be true TO the interests Of his constituents and
the whole American people.