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Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-12-27
THIRTEENTH DAY.
ACQUITTAL OF CAsTNER mANAwAl

ACQUlllAL VI CASINER uANAWAN,
Tuesdag, Dec. ll.-Mr Cooper finished his
argument for the prosecution, in tho case Of
Hanaway.
Charge of Judge Grier.-Judge Gricr, after
complimcnting the jury upon the patient atten-
tion they had given the case, said that the pris-
oner had a right to require of them that they
would not allow the atrocity of the offence or
the horror they had of it to cause them to for
get their duties 70 him, and convict him without
full and satisfactory proof of his guilt, That
the Government also, while it could not desire
the sacrifice of an innocent man, for the pur.
pose Of public example, had right to demand
of them a fearless, unanchins discharge of
their duty.
lie said, without intimating any opinion as
to the guilt or innocence of the prisoner at the
bar, it must be admitted that the testimony in
this case has clearly established that most
horrible outrage upon the laws of tho country
had been committed.
All this has been done in open day-in tho
face of portion Of the citizens of this Common.
wealth, whose boundcn duty it was as good
citizens, to support the execution of the laws
without any opposition on their part-without
any attempt at interference to preserve the
peace and who, if they did rot directly en-.
courage or participate in the outrage, looked
carclcssly and coldly on, These, say, are
facts established in this case beyond contyadlc-
ton.
The reason why in 60 years we had become
gyeat and powerful nation, happy and pros
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-12-27
NOihern Ohio Temperance Convention.

The Cuyahoga County Total Abstinence So
ciety at its last session, adopted resolution in
favor of Northern Ohio Temperance Conven-
ton to be held in Ohio City, on the FHa IYcd,
nesdap in January next.
Friends OF Temperance, will you not send
delegates from all the Counties OF Northern
Omoa
Now is the time for prompt decisive and uni-
ted action among the friends of the cause and to
secure that, is the object for which the Conven-
ton was called Our County quarterly meet
ing will be held at the same time and place, and
probably be merged into the Northern Ohio
Convention.
Distinguished speakers from abroad arc ex
pccted, among others is that distinguished
Champion of ouI cause, S. T. CAREY Of Gin
cinnatt
t4-Editors friendly to the cause please copy.
ii. NJ. ADDISON.
Secretary CUyohoya Co., T. A, S,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-12-27

Tuesday, December 9.-The trial of Hama
way was resumed this morning, and Mr.. Read
continued his argument for the defence. lie
traced the various alterations that had taken
place in the laws Of treason. in England from
the time Of the Saxon invasion down to the
present, and commented upon the numerous
conflicting opinions that had been given by
judges, as they were governed by or acted inde-
pendently Of the Crown. So various had the
statutes become, that it was not difficult to bring
every offence within the charge of treason.
Thus, for instance, the writing of sermon that
had never been preached WAS sufficient to bring
the author within one of the statutes, and did
actually subject him to torture to force from
him confession All these statutes, except
that of Edward III, were abolished by Queen
Mary. Queen Elizabeth having been subjected
to Numerous combinations to deprive her of the
crown, special acts were passed 10 meet such
cases, making it treason merely to conspire to
change the religion of the country. None of
the antiquated cases, cited by the prosecution,
were considered law by Mr. Reed.
lie quoted the birmingham riots, the Bris-
iol riots, Horne Tooko's case, Lord George Cor
don's case, the Chartist riots and the Rebccca
riots in Wales, to show that in all these cases
the judges held that there could not bo tteason
without an instruction or rebellion, although
in some Of these cases the parties weyo only
tried for riot. lie next turned his attention to
United States treason cases. Shay's rebellion,
the whiskoy instruction, and Fres's case, were
actually leyying war upon the Union, and were
put down with military force. Yet so 10th were
the authorities to push the law of treason in
this country, that only in Shay's case were any
persons punished with death. In the case OF
Burr, Chief Justice Marshall held that there
could be no treason without an oetual insurree-
ton. Mr.. Read spoke up to the hour of I'D.
Jjunment, without concluding,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-12-27

porous at home, and feared and respected
abroad, was, because all here bow to the SUI
premacy of tho law. Pennsylvania was loyal
her fidelity and love to the Union were beyond
question; yet, he regretted to say, that the only
trials and convictions on record for treason to
the United States, had their venue laid within
her limits. But, without at present expressing
an opinion whether the present Outrage is to be
classod as riot, murder, or treason, we think IL
due to the reputation of this Commonwealth to
say, that with the exception Of few individuals
of perverted intelligence in some small sec.
tons, whose moral atmosphere had been poi
soned by male an1 female vagrant lecturers and
conventions, no party in politics, no sect in rcli-
gion, of respectable numbers, can be found
within our borders who have viewed with ap-
probation this dsgracelul tragedy. 1t It's not in
this Hall of Independence that meetings of in
furiatcd fanatics and unprinciplcd demagogues
have been held to counsel a bloody resistance to
the laws
1t is not in this city that conventions arc
held denouncing the Constitution, the laws and
the Bible; it is not here that the Pulpit has
been dcsccratcd by scditious exhortations,
teaching that theft is mcriturious, murder ex-
cusablc, and treason virtue. The guilt Of this
foul murder rests not alone ON the deluded in
dividuals who were the immediate pcrpctra-
tors, but tho blood taints with even q deeper
dye the skirts Of those who promulgated doc
trines sabvcrSive Of al morality and all Gov
eminent.
1t was due to the prisoner to say that there
was no evidence to show that he had attended
any ofthcse conclavcs in opposition to the Con.
stitution. lie said the Indictment charged the
prisoner with treason in resisting the execution
Of the Fugitive Slave Law.
Tho constitutional provision for the delivery
Of persons held to service or labor was the law
Of the land, and binding on every State and
individual. 1t was upon this condition alone
that the Southern States accepted the Constitu-
ton; and if individuals or Legislatures in the
Northern States succeed in thwarting the exc
cution Of this law, tho South could not be
blamed If she seeded from an alliance with
open covenant breakers.
The Judge then went on to examine at length
the law of treason, and the evidence adduscd in
the present case. On the question of treason
the Judge said that tho acts must amount to
lcvyiug war, before justifying such construction.
Without desiring to interfere with the prcroga-
tiycs Of the jury he said the offence charged did
not, in his opinion, amount to treason. IIo
thought the charge of treason had not bocn aus.
tanned against tho prisoner, Hanaway.
The jury then RETIRED and after brief con-
sultation returned verdict Of "not guilty." in
accordance with the charge of Judge Gricr.
The United States, upon the rendition of this
verdict, Immediately abandoned tho four other
indictments against Runaway, and tho court
adjourned.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-12-27
TWELFTH DAY.

John NJ. Reed Esq, then commenced hs re-
marks to the jury in behalf Of tho defendant
Ae said they had just heard very long ana
able speech from the prosecution, but lie was
surprised to hear the gentleman from Maryland
declare that tho Fugitive Slave Law was uncon-
p''tutionsli that law which had been mado
by them (thc soutb) and for them, was really
no law at all, but that slave-owner might
come into this State, and seize and carry Oft his
slave by force. and without warrant Of any
Kind.
MI Brent asked to explain. lie said he had
net made any statement which could DO con-
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-12-27
FoURTERNTH DAY,

"Wednesday, Dec. lO.--Johp NJ. Read, Esq.,
resumed lis argument this morning in behalf of
the defence.
Mr. Read showed that tho conduct of the
people in the neighboyhood had been greatly
miSFeprescnted by the witnesses of the prose-
cution.
He then referred to and answered the re.
marks Of the gentleman from Maryland in ro-
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-12-27
Gbe Antt 5laperp Bugle.

WHEN GoD COMMANDS TO TAKE THE TRUMPET
AND BLOW DoLoRoUs OR JARRINo BLAST 1T
LIES NOT IN MANS WILL WHAT HE SHALL SAY OR
WHAT liz SHALL CONCEAL Milton.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-12-27
SALEM, ONO, DECEMBER 27, 1851.


~ We issue our paper this week earlier
than usual, that the Printers may have the BEN
eft of a leisure and a merry Christmas. Our
readers, for whom they have toilcd SO faithfully,
will bc the mcrrier to know that they have it.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-12-27
VOL. Z.

tellgcnt land and labor rcformcrs are doing
something in the right direction. All who are
establishing Justice are securing this end.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-12-27

Hon. ]. CABLE will please accept our thanks
for the Report of the Patent Office for ls5O-jl,
an interesting and valuable document
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-12-27

TnE Ono CU4TIvAroR commences new
volume with the new year. It most valua-
bic paperz-evcry worker in the practical busi-
ness Of life should have it. In Agriculture, in
Horticulture, in Mechanics and Domestic Econ
omy, it is a choice contribution. Money c3,
pended for it is well spent ''-1' ad
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-12-27
The Free COlOIea People and Slavery.

The relation of the Free Colored People to tho
slaves aad their emancipation is fully apprecia-
ted by the shareholders. Let him who doubts
it, read the article on our first page from Nash
vile paper The colortd people are dreaded as
fearful enemies to Slavery, and, if possible their
number must be diminished. 1t is not simple
malignity, but cool diplomacy, that seeks their
expulsion. AS dangers thicken around the sys-.
tenn, efforts for their exile increase in number and
vigor Hence the newborn zeal of colonization;
and tie Fugitive Slave Law, the twin sister of
the eXpatriation society, is master stroke of
policy. lfit fails to return the fugitive, it ex-
lies his most trusty friends.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-12-27

SVRvEILANcE-Miss Anna zerr, distinguish
cd singer Of Vienna, has been excluded from the
stage and put under the surveillance of the Po-
lice, because, when in London, she agreed 10
sing at concert for the benefit of the HungaD
riaE refugees.
Had Miss Ann Zerr given a concert for the
benefit of American refugees, and afterwards
visited Charleston or Savannah, she might have
anticipated even more decisive proceedings than
those of Vienna. She might not only have an
ticipated exclusion from the stage, but consign-
mcnt to dungeon or elevation to scaffold.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04
SWITZERLAND AND THE UNITED
STATES.

private letter from Berne to gentleman of
Washington city, under date of December 16,
contains the following interesting information:
To-day the Treaty with the United States will
receive the unanimous sanction OF the popular branch
of the National Assembly; on Wednesday that OF
the Senate. Both bodies act upon it in open se,-
sion.
"lfhe message written by the President of the Re-
public, communicating the Treaty to the Nation al
Assembly is the most complimentary document to the
United States OF any that emanated from the
Executive Department OF foreign Government
it not enough that the vote should be unanimous
but that the roll should be called in order that each
member might ave an opportunity to record his
name 10 favor of measure which was destn ed to
exercise great moral and political influence, not only
in Switzerland, but in Continental Europe. This was
done, and not voice recorded in the negative
Instead OF taking article by article, as Is usually the
case, The treaty adoped en- bloc
The committee which reported the treaty nave re-
commended he.esablshment of permanent mission at
ashngton, and IN the course OF next summer, II the
Senate approve the treaty, Charge d. Afaires Will be
appointed"
The same letter contains also the following item
OF information
A block of marble will be soon on its way to the
United States obtained by the Swiss Government
from the Aps, to take its place in the Washington
Monument, 1t Is oil the description so much admired
by the old Romans. Beautiful thought 10 behold the
mountains OF Switzerland contributing tn peroetuate
the honest lame OF the immortal father and founder
OF our country as the Swiss statesmen are contributing
TO give durability to the institutions which resulted
from hS noble efforts TO benefit mankind,
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04
From the N. Y. Erpress.

LETTER FROM HON. ABBOT LAWRENCE
A friend has received letter from Abbot Lawrence,
our Minister to London, from winch we make The fol-
lowing extract. What tsays Of our growing ndebt-
edness to Earope and OF our large mportations from
Europe, important to those engaged in trade, and in
teresting to all readers.
The same letter contains high compliment to Mr.
SINNERS magazine, known as 1.-THE Plough Loom,
and Anvil"
LONDON, Dec 81, 1850.
- y Something must be done to arrest the I'm
portatons from foreign nations which far exceed our
Exports We have in Europe an hundred and
fifty millions of dollars Of United States State City,
and Corporation bonds, which have been sold to pay
the balance of trade against usn other words for the
products OF foreign labor to the detrment of our
Our Exports should balance Imports and to that
extent | am willing to go-and not further. 1t is not
creditable TO great country to borrow large
otmoney OF our rivals, for the purpose of obtaining
such articles OF luxury necessity should be pro-
duced at home. We reckessy squandering
our magnificent resources. When will our people
learn wisdom
Believe me dear sir, most faithfully.
Your friend and obedicnt servant,
ABBOT LAWRENCE.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

South CAROLINA AND GREAT BRIrAIN-The Anti
Slavery Reporter Uondon) publishes the following note
from Lord Palmerstons office in reply to memorial
from Anti Slavery Society. which (says the N Y Com
mercal put beyond doubt the suggestion that
we have thrown out, viz that the instructions to Con.
sui General Mathew, but tho preseverng prosecu-
ton OF the subject under the pressure Unpopular sen
ment which will not let it sleep:
FOREIGN OFFICE, 3lst December. 1850.
Sir--I am directed by Vscount Palmers,on to ac-
knowledge the receipt of your letter of the 18th instant
comp ainng OF the hardness and injustice ofhe laws of
the Southern or slaveholding States OF the American
Union with respect to colored persons arriving in the
ports ofthose States, and state to you, for the
Information OF the British and Foreign Anti-Savery So
cey that the matter treated OF in your letter is
in considerable difficulty, but hat has dttraeted and
wW continue to engage the attention of her Maes-
iys Government.
am, sir, your obedieat servant,
STANLEY, OF Aldy.
JOHN ScoBLE Esq.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04
JAMES RIVER AND .-kANAWHA COM
pANV

The brief notice we took yesterday of the pro-
ceedings ofthe Stockholders on Thursday evening
was sent to the press, before the meeting had adj
journed.
After dsposing Of the matter of Judith DAM
by asserting to the conclusion of the Committee
that the plan of the work was adequate and its
failure due to its unfinished condition, and direct
ing the President and Directors to make enquiry
into the responsibility for some defects in the CO.
ment referred to in the statement of Col. Turnbull
the consulted Engineer, the Company took up
Mr.. Lyons resolution to stop the canal at Coving-
ton, and ask the Legislature for aid to construct
railroad thence to the Ohio. Mr.. L. spoke at
considerable length in favor of the proposition.
1t was also supported by Mr.. Mcfarland. Judge
Mason and Col. John IT, Anderson opposed it, and
finally on the motion of the latter, the resolution
was postponed indefinitely, by so decided a mayor
iy that scale Of The rotc ,cas mol demanded. We
believe the proxies of the State, the City of Rich
mond and the Bank of Virginia, united in voting
! for the postponement.
On motion of Col. s. Med. Reid of Rock
bridge, the Secretary was instructed to expend the
sum of $500 in the publication of the notes IN
derstood to have been prepared about two winters
ago, by Mr.. Joseph G.. Cabe', in reference to the
comparative advantages of railroad and canal
from Covngton to the Ohio. The motion at first
included an instruction to reprint Mr.. Cabe's It'll
Annual and Supplemental reports; but the Secre-
tayy stating that a large supply of those papers
was still in the Office, this part of the direction was
omitted.
We shall. on Monday, publish more detailed
report of the proceedings of the Stockholders at
this interesting meeting, the results of which have
caused every friend of our great central improve
ment to be more confident than ever of its ultimate
success. The altered aspect of the Company it,
self is but reflex of the change which is rapidly
going on in the public mind in favour of contin-
uous water line, as the true mode Of building up
the prosperity of the State.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04
THE UNION PLEDGE.

The Republic of Thursday publishes the pollt-
ical pledge recently circulated in Congress Tor
the formation of union party, with the signatures
attached. Upon comparing these with the list CO.
pied by us from the New York Express, we find
that the latter was entirely accurate. tits obsef-
vable that the names of Senators Cass, Dickinson
and DOUGLAS are not affixed to the paper though
itmiqht have been expected, from past COURSE
that they would cordially join in the patriouc move
ment it proposes. These gentlemen thus aiio"
themselves to be understood as preferrlng the
emoluments of party in which they have served
y the GOOD ofthe country. We still indulge the
hone that motives of patriotism will predominant
in their bosoms. Butt the Union alliance topu'
down the agaors of the two sections gain nc
more adherents than it now has, it will at least
achieve the good end of showing to the world that
the Southern Whigsin Congress. almost to man
are prepared to sacrifice party to country. Al
honor to the few Northern members of both par
ties, and to those Democratic Senators and Repre-
sentatves ofthe South, who have had the frmness
to place the Union with the Constitution above
all other political interests.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04
ORITuARX

The death of one much admired and loved as
was Mrs. LOUISA TRIPLETT, in the large circle
in which she moved, deserves particular Office
than it has yet received. 1t was indeed an affective
bereavement, and is felt and mourned as SUCH not by
her family and large connexions only but by numerous
nay, by all who knew her sufficiently apprec
ate her amable and lovely character. Truly she
most interesting and excellent lady. Accomplished
wlnnlngln her manners, attractive in her person, and
making friends in whatsoever company she appeared,
she exhibited at all times, in manner the most impress
sve the ceaest evidence oan elevated and noble char
acter, formed by undertaking adherence to principle
Her gentle nature had suffered the trials which press
with heaviest weight upon the sensitive and aectionute
in the loss especially of husband " no worthy of
her untalterng devotion, and they had lett behind an
nefaceabe impression; but such was her decision and
40 scupuous she in every matter OF duty that she
failed not of an appropriate exeton from the indulgence
of unavailng grief In the unremted practice of her
duties she has long found her highest pleasures but then
her duties were comprehensive, beginning s true at
home but extending thence to whatsoever appealed to
her sympathies or benevolence. Most exemplary as a
wife and mother less relative and friend warm
in her attachments, and thoughess OF herself in her
solitude for Others she yet failed wisely 10 regulate
her kindness by the true interests those she loved 1t
was the union OF tender sensibity with fixed princi-
PIES that made her as she was an ornament and bles
sing all the relations of life Her heart and her mind
established in the precepts OF our holy religion.
and in the mediaons and duties which it summons,
she found occupation, conentment and hope:
A FRIEND.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04
Where is Benton TO go?

1t has been suggested that Col. Benton, (Lleu-
tenant General Benton, Mr.. Polk would have had
him, had the Senate permitted the outrage) will
endeavor to take seat in the House of Repre-
sen,atives, nee the Legislature of Missouri has
excluded him from the Senate. But there Is
very little reason to apprehend that his minor
would be any more successful than his MAJOR as
pirations. We suppose that in every district IN
Missouri, the Democratic party is divided, as 1t
wasin the Legislature, into Bentonites and Anti
Bentonites, and in each one there is a homoge-
neous Wing party. In the St. Louis district the
confidence of which the Great Exploded would
probably strive to secure, the Wings are well
nigh competent to carry the day against both OF
the opposing factions. There would be little
chance for him there. Some have thought he
might attempt political speculation in Califor-
mia. but the wane of COL Fremont's star in that
quarter is certainly an inauspicous omen.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04
CONGRESS-SATURDAY

In the Senate, Saturday, several petitions were pre-
sented. Mr. Hunters resolution directing an inquiry
into the expedency of the coinage ofdolars halves
and quarters. of silver and gold combined was passed
the Amstad case, was adopted. memorial was pre-
sened from E. X. Collins, asking modification Of is
contract tor carrying the United States mail between
New York and Liverpool A message received
from the House communicating the proceedings upon
the death OF the Hon. Mr.. Kaufman, representative
from Texas. MIR. Rusk made some appropriate remarks
the life and Characser OF the deceased, and offered
resolutions, which agreed to, in honor of the
memory of the deceased and the Senate then ad-
journed.
In the House, the death OF Mr.. kaufman, represent
tstlve from the State OF Texas, announced by Mi
Howard who delivered eulogy on the deceased. Al
ter the adoption OF the customary resolutions the House,
in further respect to the memory Of the deceased ad
journed.- Union.