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Political PropngnndIsm.

Ii is one OF the most distinct and impressive
duties taught by the christian system, that we
should first reform our own errors before we
This is a rule as sound in national as in social
morality, and. if observed, would have saved
infinite crime, cruelty, and an indefinite waste
Of Improbable philanthropy. When France
wished to pollute with the bloody grasp of rev.
olutionary fraternity every nation in Europe
when she sought to iberate other nations by
invasion. and proclaimed freedom to the world
at the point Of the bayonet, as she sank her
selfin the arms Of despotism-she read to man
kind lesson which should never have been
forgotten. England, after having communi-
Gated the disease Of slavery 10 others. proceeded
TO relieve herself from its responsibilities she
proclaimed and enforced enfranchisement Of the
slaves in her West India islands, at a rate O.
compensation TO their owners 50 far below thei
value, that it sounded more like confscation thar
compensation. She then engaged in the business
of suppressing the slave trade, and has had abou
the same success that she might have expected
IL she had undertaken at the same time TO dip IN,
ocean dry with a sand sieve. The result Of hei
philanthropy. as set forth by herown writers. ha,
bocu 20 transfer the slaves from the compare
lively roOmy and well-ventilated Bristol ship
To- thc low sharp clipper. in which the condition
Of the wreiched slaves is revolving to humanity
She has managed TO increase the number annu
ally transpried-she has given system anc
success 10 the trade which it did not formerl,
possess, and her whole effort has been so far al
acknowledged failure. IL has been recon
incnded 10 her 10 90 more wisely 10 work, Il
regulate by treaty with the slave dealing State
that Infamous commerce which it is plain sh
cannot suppress.
The success Of English philanthropy is wei
illustrated by the well remembered adventur
81 the Knight Of La Mancha. 1t will be re
memocred that the knight, upon one occasion
came upon countryman who was chastsinj
his servant for carelcssness. The knight
having threatened to run the master through
with his lance. ordered him instantly to until
the culprit, and pay him an arrearage Of wage
which was due. pom the countryman's pro
testing that he had not 50 much money. Don
Quixote imposed his commands upon him witt
threat Of punishment, if they should be dis
regarded. No sooner, however, has the knirh
departed, than the countryman Judgments tn
debt to increase the payment-tes the Ia
TO the tree, where he gives him so man
stripes that he left him for dead But,
length, he untes him, when he goes ava
weeping, and his master stays behind laugh
ng." "'In this manner" says the historian
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cartridge-boS The case is beyond the reach OF thn
former. California is in and CANNOT be sofsd our
The latter is either the tightful remedy OF the OPP
pressed, or the desperate recourse Of the fac'oos
In this ! feel no intolerable oppression, and
will not lend myself TO factions. The time may
come, in the progress of this slavery controversy
when resistance will be duty, q am not Without
apprehensions for the future, and then kno NE
South will be true TO herself. The tendency with
many is TO anticipate it, But 30 long as God, IN
his mercy, is pleased TO avert it, the part OF Wis
DOM OF pairiotism Is 20 stand by the noblest struc-
ture Of government ever reared by the human in
tellect.
On the subject Of resistance, as pending prac-
teal question, 10 be decided by the convention, al
low a word more. There among US two de-
scriptons of resistance men. lst Those who openly
avow themselves in favor OF secession, that gentle
synonyme for disuraton- disunion with Its long
train of horrors IDLY. Those VINO are not prepared
for this extreme action, but insist upon some undc
fined ndefnabe resistance. The former are easily
| understood, and will probably be easily resisted.
To the latter it Is just to concede the integrity Oh
purpose; but TO DO this, we must inevitably con-
clude that they do not understand themselves In
tegrity practises concealmcnt. To relieve the
former from hopeless issue IN the approaching
election and give the latter time to search alter
and find that terra incognta Leading press in the
State has proposed that delegates be sent un-
pledged and unquestioned TO the convention. I'm
pledged and unquestioned in crisis like this!
Fellow citizens of Columbia county: We arc
brought into this dilemma, because legislators,
elected without reference to this question: assumed
the cognizance of it. Shall we attempt to escape
from their tolls by appointing another set OF agents
with direct reference to it, but uninstructed and
unquestioned concerning II! No; let each candI-
date freely and fully declare his opinions and then
let every good citizen who values his birihrlght'
who abhors causeess revolutions, hopeless anarchy,
endless civil war, vote on this occasion Tor Inea-
sures, not men
am, very respectfully, your obedient seryant,
CHARLES ]. JENKINS.
To Mcssrs E. S. HARnisoS II. Il CASEY, Sc,
Committee.
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FRIoHTTUL TRAGEDY.-Two desperate Irishmen,
named Patrick Flaherty and James Shoream,
frantic from the effects Of rum, entered groggery
in Both street, the cast side of 7th avenue about
nine O'Clock on Saturday night, and demanded
liquor, (thcy had already committed several
saults, and attempted robbery on the highway. }
knife and inflicted several wounds, regarded
by HE physician as mortal. Almost simultaneous
y two other men interIcred, and each was fright
fully wounded. Ono Of thcse men, it is believed,
cannot possibly survive, having received deep
stab The left breast and another in the kidney.
The alarm was given, and two police officers were
instantly on the spot, and after long chase
cceded in arrcstiug them, notwithstanding dcs-
pcrste resistance offered by their confederates
One Of the officers considerably injured.
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Hon. James Brooks.

We have been gratified to learn the entire
unanimity which prevails among the WING
constituents Of the Hon. JAMES Books in re-
gard to his reelection to the House of Repre-
seniatiyes. There are few men in that body
who possess parliamentary talents of so high
an order, or who are 50 well qualified by edu-
cation and habits Of life to occupy seat in
Congress with greater honor OF with greater ad-
vantage TO his constituents. Mr.. BRooKs won
distinguished reputation here by the manliness,
fnness, and independence Of his political
course, and his return will be hailed with ac-
camaton by the friends of the Constitution
and mon.
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KossUTH.-It is stated positively that Kossuth,
and the other Hungarian exies at Keutaya, have
received permission to retire from the Ottoman ter
ritory their term Of detention having expired, and
most of these distinguished individuals, il is said
will at proceed to the United States where il
appears they intend TO settle The Porte has pub
shed decree permitting all foreigners in their
service to resign, matter what their creed. This
measure offers facilities TO a number of refugees
who had heretofore adopted the Mussulman faith
to return 10 christianity; General Benz is men
TONED as being foremosL In The list.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES congressional Dlstric,

We learn from the Boston papers that WI
LIAM APPLETON, esq, has been nominated as
The VINO candidate for Congress in the first
district Of Massachusetts. Mr.. APPLETON is a
merchant and man of business, and intimate
IL acquainted with the industrial interests of
the country. No man possesses in a larger de
gree than Mr. APPLETON the confidence of the
community in which he lives, and no man
more eminently deserves it. Though he has
not been in political life, we are well persuaded
that his constituents and the country will be
benefited by his practical good sense and his ia
miliaTity with our commercial and manufactur-
mo Affairs
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New Publications.

We have received from Mcssrs TAYLOR & MAU.
nv the following works:
No 5 Of "Lossings Pictorial Field book Of N,
RoUOluton."
additional Memoirs Of Ny YOUTH" by De La
MARITIME
"GeneUierc, or The Hstory Of a SrUant GIRL" by
the same author.
The second volume Of "Memoirs If The LIFE ana
Writings Of Thomas Chalmers, ID. D., III. d., ,
by his son-in-law, the Rev. VIM. Hanna, Ii. ID
This will be completed in three volumes
These works arc all from the press Of the Messrs
Harper.
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ST. DoMiNGo CRY, October I've learn from
Captain Chase of tho brig Vandalia, that the Dom
inican Government was making great preparations
To rcpel the intended invasion OF the Haytiens The
fleet, consisting Of one ship one bark, three brigs
and large number Of schooners, was fitting out al
st. Domingo city; also every male inhabitant was
enrolled. The Qualifications were undergoing re-
pairs.
The fever had greatly abated when he sailed.
The British Royal Mail Steamship Toyiot had
rived from Port au. Prince, bringing ratification
Of the treaty between the British and Dominican
governments
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THE ISDUsTRIAL ExHIBTrIoN.-Governor Briggs
has appointed the following gentlemen a commit
tee for the purpose Of securing to contributors be-
longing TO Massachusetts the requisite facilities for
the reception of specimens Of American Industry
and Art at the Industrial Exhibition in London in
1851, viz: Marshall p. Wilder, Henry N. Hooper
Edward Riddle, Boston Alexander De Witt, Ok
ford Samuel l.. Croker, Taunton VIM. A.
Burke, Lowell Joshua Aiken, Andovcr David
Carson, Dalton Charles stearns, Springfield.
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per for newspapers should be encouraged and
because the necessary haste in their despatch
torbids this means of taxing them.
To the fourth we object. We would tax the
Department with no gratis work, after the pro-
posed reduction; and editors of newspapers
and magazines. as well as others, should pay
the necessary expenses Of their business trans
actions in postage as well as in other things.
To the fifth we also object, and for the same
reasons. Editors can pay their postage as well
as others, and the necessity OF doing SO will pre-
vent the carriage OF tons OF newspapers to points
where they are of no value. There are abuses
too, under the free-exchange system that should
be corrected. individuals cause papers to be sent
to editors with whom they are intimate, and
thus avoid paying the postage. We have also
known the publisher of a magazine TO cause his
exchange papers TO be sent to a newspaper of
ors can thrive as well by asking no favors.
To the sixth we assent. The Senate bill was
defective in this particular.
The seventh we think sound. Half cent
an ounce, eight cents pound, eight dollars a
hundred pounds, or one hundred and eighty
dollars ton, will no doubt pay, and may be
safely fixed as the lowest mail charges while
that upon letters, the gain from full charges for
fractions of ounces, &c, will augment the pro-
fits of the Department far above this rate.
Our position, and the interest it involves,
might subject us the suspicion of at least an
unconscious bias from interested feelings on
this subject; but we are pretty sure that we are
free from such Influences
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FUGITivE SLAVE ExcITEMENT, During Friday
afternoon and Saturday there was considerable OK.
citemeut in this city, aroused by the statement
that arrests had been made under the fugitive
slave law. We believe the fact TO be that two
rants have been issued but that no arrest has yet
been made. A foolish attempt 70 obstruct the di-
rect action Of the courts and TO increase the agta
ton Of the public on this exciting matter, was
made on Saturday, by the arrest Of person sup
posed 20 be witness VITO could establish the idcn.
tity Of ono Of the alleged fugtivcs. lie was taken
upon a civil suit, for slandering a colorcd man;
the ground Of accusation being, that to call man
fugitive slave is to accuse him Of stealing him
self The damages were laid at 3 1000, but the
accused readily found bail boston ddr, 2sh.
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Chdlmdn ErecutiUe Commifice
Jos. c. G. KENNEDY, Secretary.
Postal Guide.
PETER FORCE,

We find this valuable periodical improving
greatly in every number Inquiries in regard to
the operations not only Of the postal system, but
of the official routine of other departments of the
Government, seem to have been addressed to the
editor, which are answered with promptitude. 1t
is assuming rather the character of an organ of
general intelligence than mere postal directory,
as its name would import
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Repeal OF tho chicago Ordinance.

'CHIcAoo, Uctober 70, I5oU,
"Ib The Editor of The Union;
Great excitement In Chicago, The council has
psesed resolutions nnliifying the act OF Congress
relating to the Fugitive Slave law, releasing the
police from obedience, urging resistance, and de-
nouncing our Congressman. Last night four thou
sand citizens assembled, the Mayor presiding SEN
ator Douglas made great and glorious speech in
defence of all the of the Compromise, and
the Fugitive Slave law particularly, effectng an
entire revolution in public sentiment 1t re-
solved unanimously to sustain the law, and the ac-
ton of the city council was repudiated.
as s. HAYS"
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HAvANA.--By tho steamer Falcon, Lieutenant
Hartstein, we learn that another invading cxpcdi-
ton was daily expected. The steamer Piznrro went
QUE on a cruise on the 10Th; frigate and another
steamer were to follow as soon as the weather would
permit. There grand review Of all the troops
about Havana, amounting to some 6,000 men, at Z
n. m, on the 20th.
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FLoRIDA ELEcTIoN.-Thc jacksonville Rep,t5li-
can, of the oath instant reports Cabells majority
in all the counties Of Florida but seven, at Al
Cabcll's majority in same counties in ls4S was 354
The counties to hear from are Santa Rosa, Walton
Holmes, Washington, Calhoun, St. Lucie, anc
M
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Judge Grier's Charge.

We have placed in another column a more
full report than we have hitherto met with of
the able charge of Mr.. Justice GRIER, in the
case Of Oijeer and a. vs.. Kaufman and al.
being an action for the alleged harboring Of fu-
gitiye slaves. We copy it from the Philadcl-
pha Bulletin.
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ARRIVAL or PARopI-Signorina Teresa ParoSi,
the new prima donna, said to have been prottg6
of Pasta, has arrived at New York in the Pacific,
and Ia to appear in the hstor Place Opera House
next week She is accompanied by her brother
and lady friend. II IL stated that on finding that
she had taken apartments Mt the Union Place
Hotel, crowd gathered around the front, and the
lady was obliged 20 appear at the window seven or
She IL described as tall, finely formed with blue
eyes and black hair. Those who ought to know
predcta great triumph for Parodi in this country.
PhHd Bulletin.
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soLEMN WhRNISe.--We are informed that Mr.
Hiram Peterson, of Yancey county, had his house
and oil is contents buraed the 9th ult., from
the effects of barrel Of whisky taking fire from
candle in his hand; and, what is still moro painful
and distressing, his little daughter who was on the
floor asleep, feIl victim TO the flames.
dshpRie ". CT Mcsssngsr.
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CoSNEcTIcvT CorPEn.--The copper mines, near
Litchfeld, Conn, arc being worked with ncrcas-
ing success. The ore extracted yields n large per
centagc Of pure copper, and no doubt now remains
that, ne the miners penetrate deeper into the bow
es Of the mountain, tho will be found 10 be Of n
richer and better quality,
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The loss Of property occasioned by the caving in
Of the river bank at Plaqucmine, La, IL is esti.
mated, will not fall short Of s 40 600
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The amount Of coal transported on tho Philadcl
phia and Reading railroad, during the week end
ing oath inst, was 1856. Previously, this year
,O33 l54; total, l,052 ,70. To the same time Las
wear, g75.S22.
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from our own eye, before we take the beam
from our neighbours, is limited to no cline and
confined to no creed.
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Import.nt Charge Of Judge Gricr,

In the case for Damages, arising out Of an Alleged
Secretion Of Fugitiue Slapes.
We publish below the letter addressed to Judge
Grier by ten of the jurors cinpannelied to try the
recent case for damages, arising out of an alleged
secretion, and subsequent escape, o. twelve fugitive
slaves who had taken refuge in the county of Cum
berland, Pennsy lvania, in lS47. The charge Is OF
great importance to the community at the present
time, as public feeling is scnsitivcy alive to every
thing having connection with the subject OF sa-
very 1t will be read with interest by large por-
ton of the reading public, and be promotive OF
much good to our entire population.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. %, 1850.
Hon. Robert c. GEIEa-Dedr SIR: The under
signed Jurors in the of Oiioer ct al Vs. Uedk-
len ct al, just tried before your honor admlring the
hi gh toned, impartial, just and patriotic opinions
and sen timents embodied in your charges to them
on that occasion, conscientiousy believe they are
such ought influence every honest, true hearted
American, and their dissemination among the peo-
pie would have tendency to ailay the leverlsh ex-
element which prevails, to extent, on the sub
iect of slavery. With these views, they most re-
specifically solicit copy OF the charge Tor puoiioa-
ton.
With sentiments of high respect, your friends
and fellow citizens,
(Signed by)
Strange N. Palmer, J. S. Hoffman,
Geo. Richards, Alex. Harper,
Geo. w. Stichter, A. l.. henderson,
Jesse S. Knight, Henry kauhet,
Jacob Frantz, John Neville.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-22

THE ScHooLMAsTER ARRoAp--Ths phrase origna-
ted with Lord BRouGHAM, whose eloquence as noto-
rous his eccentoity In his speech on the eIeya-
ton of WELLINGTON "a military chieain," to the
Premiership, after the death OF Canning BRouGHAM
said
Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington may take
the ary-he may take the navy-he may take the great
them all Let him come on with his whole force, sword
in hand, againstthe constitution, and the English PEG
Pile will not only beat him back but laugh at his assaults
that the soldier was abroad 1t will not be so now
Let the soldier be abroad if he WILL he can do nothing
in this age. There is another parsonage abroad-a per
sonage less imposing in the eyes some, perhaps, nsg
nficant The schoolmaser is abroad; and | trust 10
him, armed with his primer, against the soldier in full
military array
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NEW WORKS.

BY POPULAR AUTHORS
JUST RECEIVED BY NASH & WOODHOUSE.
r. Willis-Peope have met; or, Pictures of society
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ton. BY N. P. Willis. Al IS
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~ Irish Gi! Bias, by Charles Lever. ..... %
u. +. Il. James-Dark Scenes of History by G. P.
T. James, Esq; cloth 81, paper covers. $685.. Is
j. r. Marvel-The Battle Summers being tran
scripts from personal observation in Paris during
-, the year lS49, by J. K. Marvel. 90
William Furness-Waraga, Or the Charms of the
Nile, by William Furness; l VOL, handsomely
Catharne Sinciar-Sir Edward Graham; OF. Rail
way Spectators. By Catharine Sinclair %
William paley, D.. D.--The Principles Of Moral
and Political Philosophy by VIM Paley, d. ID
With Questions for examination of Students
Dramatic French Reader-Chefs- D'Guyre Drama
tiques de la Langne Franchise, mis- en- ordre pro-
gresslf ct Annotes, par faciter L'inteligence
~, ar "A. w. Collot. ........................ 90
III ne Di5lary OF Pawnbroker; Or the Three Golden
A Pretty Juvene-The ChiId's Cheerful Comma
mon; book for young people, illustrated with
-, 70 designs by barley. Observation-Disclosures. so
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COMMERCIAL RECORD.

RICHMOND MARKETS, January 81
TOBACCO.-The inspections since the opening of
the new year have been SMALL but the prices current at
the close OF the past year have been we'll sustained
We quote Lugs So. to S. Leaf ST. to Sl2, as in quail
ty
FLOUR-Sales Of Richmond Country at S. per bar
rel; Scottsvie brands sell at SIS l2a.
WHEAT-Good red 81 per bushel, and good white
81 05.
WHEAT OFFAL--Bran l2a cents; Shorts Is cts.
Brown Stuts rs cts ShipStutfs 40 cents per bushe-
Demand fair and stocks light
CORN.-We quote New and old at Is to 50 cents
CORN MEAL.-60to 65 cents per bushe
OATS.--Not much doing. We quote 33a35 cents
per bushel as the selling price
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MARRIED..

On Thursday, the 10th instant, at the Mattapony
Church, King and Queen, by the Rev R. H Bagby, 6.
HARVEY DlLLARD. OF Essex, and Emu VIR-
GINA; daughter of Reuben Saunders, OF King and
Queen, Virginia.
-, On the 18th inst by Rev. J. L. Reynolds, CHRIS
TOPPER MITCHELL, Esq, to Miss ELLEN
STONE.
On the 10Th inst, by the Rev. S. H. Fisher. Nh.
Joseph G. w. EDWARDS to ARDINAS
TRAINE,S, all OF Henrco
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THE FRENCH TOBACCO REGIE

The European correspondent OF the National Intelli-
geneer, writing from London under date December 9th
says that the contracts for the supply of tobacco have
lately been concluded by the Minister of Finance, and
236o,OOo pounds OF Virginia tobacco have been con-
traced Tor at the average price of 54f 45c the 100
pounds, and S,2SOOO0 pounds of Maryland, at prices
varying from AT 55c. to 49f 35c. Besides these,
100000 pounds OF Macedonian, Greek. Havana,
Java, Brazilian, and Paraguayan tobacco were con-
tracted for at various prices. The Greek the lowes
at Ali 6oc the 100 pounds; the Java (the highest at
l3lf zoe.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-22
III ED.

On Sunday evening Mrs. ELLEN B. BRADLEY.
wife OF Mr. Geo Y: Bradley, in the 3lst year Of her
age The friends other family and those of her brother
Geo. X Peake are invited to attend her funeral from
the residence Of her husband Grace street, doors
10 o'clock. '"h' ~
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LEaIsLAr1vE.-The House of Delegates, yesterday,
transacted little or no business Mr. SEGAR occupied
the floor the larger portion of the day. in opposing the
passage of the Covngton Railroad Bill, and replying
TO the arguments OF the friends of that When
he concluded his remarks, the bill laid upon the
table, and made the order of the day for to-day half
past II O'clock to afford MIR. FERGUSON an opportunity
to reply to the speech OF MIR. S.
The SPEAKER yesterday announced the following
Special Committees;
To make certain inquiries concerning the Attorney
General Sc.-Messrs. Ferguson, Price, Dorman, Wat
son, Lewis of H. johnson, Coleman, Segar, Edwards
Duke, Bennett Ball and Gibson.
TO inquire into the practicabihty of simplifying the
Financial System of the Commonwealth, Sc--Messrs
Burwell, Stovall, Mayo, Harvie, Wheate, Harrison,
Tomlin, Duckwal Conway, Strolher Rives, Wills and