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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-04-12

Manufactured by ShOurdS II TO.
543 Chestnut ST., Phiia.
FOR SALE BY ALL GROCERS.
WARRANTED to wash clean in hard soft,
w or salt WATER cold or hot, in one third the
time Of any other Soap ever manufactured; thus
dispensing with boiling, bleaching, &C.
FLANNELS, CLOTHES, &c.
washed with this Soap will never shrink or have
any harsh or gummy feel, but leave them in their
original soft and plant state which is in itself
sufficient recommendation TO guarantee its use in
all families.
THE FINEST FABRICS
may be washed thoroughly with it, without the
least injury: giving them a lustre equal to newly
imported goods.
PAINT, GREASE & DIRT
of any description, can be readily removed by the
use of it, without in jury to the article, whether it
be the finest dress or ordinary carpet
In the use of Shourds d Co.'S Soap, the most
delicate need not fear, it will not inure chap
the hands, but OH the contrary act as an emo-
ent, and is not only the VERY HEST WASHING
SOAP ever offered to the public, but as TOILET
SOAP cannot be excelled.
Wherever it has been used it has given perfect
ses where fair trial will be given it.
SHOURDS d CO., Manufacturers,
No. 543 Chesnut ST., Philadelphia.
For Sale by Grocers generally.
November lG, $780,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-04-12
w. r. PDDDRIgy'S
CuATE PARTNER OF C. SCuRACK
varAish Manuf.actory aud Paint
store,
No IS North Fouyth Street,

NO Is NOHh F0Uyth Street
a FEW DOORS ABOVE CHERRY, WEST SIDE.
TEELADEzparA,
1 instantly on hand and for SAFE, at reduced
prices, and Of superior qvaHy, the fol-
lom'ng articles, ri=
Coach, Cabinet Jlpanners' and OIL tl,tl, Varuishrs
Drying JHpm Boot and Harness Vanish Bro,vn Wbi,c
and Red Spirit do; Transfer do; Artists. House and
Cunch Painters and Narusicrs' Materials PUTTY IN
9tANTlIiE~, PANTS, DRY. IN OF, AND PRE-
PAET FoR IMMEDIATE USE; AIAljners' yamish.
Mue and Acds BlrS Japan for lion: Adhesive do for
tHnrl Work: Picture and Window Glass: Artists CO.
lnrs Dry and IN Tubes Meats Foot on gold SIv,,
AMI Hctnan Leaf G'd, Silver. and Copper Bronze Gla
Writing Ink ~
June 30, 1-jO-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-04-12
LIQUORS, WINES, &C.

THE subscriber has just receiveda new supply
4 of the best liquors that came to Sunbury,
consisting in part of
Superior old pale Brandy.
Fine Cogniae Brandy.
Superior Old Jamaica Spirits.
New England Rum.
Fine Holland Gin.
Superior Old Whiskey
Common do.
Superior Madeira Wine.
Lisbon do do.
Superior Port Wine.
Burgundy Port do.
Sweet Malaga Wine.
Superior Caret Wine in bottles.
Champagne do. do
HENRY MASSER.
Sunbury, May &c ls49.
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MAHOGANY AND MARBLE.
STEAM SAW MILL.
AND TURNING SHOP,

Vnhi hilOOh1N -N4ND N'AhssDsShS'
STEAM SAW MILL,
AND TURNING SHOP,
Corner of Eleventh. and Ridge Road.
CABINET MAKERS,
GENERAL FURNISHING STOR Il,
No. 134 South Second Street, bclow Dock ST.,
PHILADELPHIA
N>HE subscribers would call the special item
Il tion of Cabinet Makers and Others to their
very extensive assortment of materials in their
line, consisting of Mahogany Veneers, Boards and
Plank, Hair Cloth, Cured H air, Glue, Varlish,
Looking Glass Plates, Mahogany Knobs, Bed
Posts, Marble Tops, and every description of
Hardware Tools, &c.
Cabinet Makers residing out of the City, would
find it greatly to their advantage to call at our
store to purchase such materials as they want,
connected with their business.
All our goods are WARRANTED,
of the best quality, and at very reduced prices.
Our Terms arc Cash, (no trade.)
We guarantee to give every man the worth of
his money.
Il. & l.. THOMPSON.
N. B.-Mahogany, Walnut and Hand Rail
Plank, and Stair Balluscrs for Builders,-alsc
Marble Mantes, always on hand, and every de-
scription of turned work.
June s, lS50.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-04-12

AEsAIZ q GU,
IMPORTERS OF FOREIGN
Books, Prints, Engravings, Stationary
gilt Frames and Musical Inistru-
ments.
No. rs North End ST., between Arch d Race
PHILADELPHIA.
IMPORT to order and have constantly on hand
a very large assortment of goods in the above
named lines at wholesale and RETAIL Principally :
LIB Cd Cd EE 50
In German, Latin, Greek, Hebrew, French, Italian
Spanish aud other languages; Classics Dicton-
aries, Grammers, Nocabularies, School, Juvenile
Picture, Drawing and Model Books for Architects
Cabinet, Carriage and other manufacturers.
MAPS, GLOBES and Blank Books of every
description Splendid Lithographic and other
Prints.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Accordeons, Banjos, Bows for all string instru-
ments, Bridge and Tailpieces, Clarionets, Flies,
FlageOlets, Flutes, Guitars Octave Flutes, Patent
Heads for Guitars and Vioncellos, Tambourines
Tuning Forks and Hammers, Violins Violin and
Guitar Pegs, Violinceos and Strings for all kinds
OF instruments Wholesale and Retail.-Accor-
deOns repaired.
Also constantly on hand, wholesale and retail,
large assortment of the very best
GERMAN BRONZE POWDER
Dutch Meta-French and Florence Leaf etal
-Thermometers,--Hair Hairpencis, ,-Faber and other
Leadpencils, ls,-Red, White and Black Chalk Cray
ons,-Mathematical Observation-Disclosures
Spring Lancets-Pocket Prescription and Gold
Scales and Weights-Letter, Fancy colored and
gilt Paper-Playing Cards and other French and
German Fancy Articles for the sale of which
they are the MANUFACTURERS AGENTS.
July 6, 1885,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-04-12

HiALADELPHIA WINE LIQUOR STORE
BITING & WATERMAN,
Importers and Dealers in Liquors,
No. 22O Market street, Philadelphia,
OFFER for sale, the cheapest and best assort-
" ment of Liquors in Philadelphia, such as
Champagne, Sherries, Port, Steck Claret, Bur
gundies, Sauturn, Barsac, MADEIRA, Lisbon,
Tenerifle and Sicily Wines.
Brandies of the choicest brands, viz:
Magina, Otard, Ponet, Hennesy, &c, &c.
Fine Holland Gin, Monongahea, Scotch and
Irish Whiskey, &C., &c.
Hotels and the country trade supplied Phila.
delphia prices on the most liberal terms.
July Is, $780,
DROWN'S ESSENCE OF JAMAICA GIN
- GER, an excellent article.
RADwAI's Medicated soap for sun burns, tan,
letter &c.
Railways Circassian Balm, for the hair dand.
ruff &c.
Radway's Ready Relief for Cramps Cholc,
Cholera Morbus, &c. For sale by
II. b. MAssER.
Sunbury, dug. 5, 1850.
StTONE Ware, Earthen Ware, Raisins, AL
- monds, p unes and Cream Nuts.
Planes of all kinds.
Salt and PlasteT.-Just received and for sale
by JOHN w. FRILING.
Sunbury, Dec. 30, ls49.
ROOKS and Gold Pens. On hand several cop
~ les of the life of Christ, and also number of
gold pens which we will sell at tile Philadelphia
prices. For sale at this office.
II ENNEDY'S PATENT SASH FAs
kA TENINGS.-A cheap and excellent arti
Gle for fastening sash for sale by
]. w. FRILIEG
Sunbury, July z, ls49.
Id OSE OINTMENT.-A fresh supply of this
M, excellent article for letter &C., Just received
and for sale by HENRY MASSER.
Sunbuy, July 2s, ls49.-
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PATENT MEDICINES

THE PEOPLES vADE-MEcUM
COMPRISING A COLLECTION OF OVER 200
VALUABLE RECIPES,
In the Useful and Interesting Arts toith a few
simple and Curious Experiments in
CHEMISTRY;
INCLUDING Medicines, Perfumery, Chemistry
Cookery, Farriery, Dying, Confectionery, Do
mestic Economy, etc. etc. etc. Price ct cts, for
sale by HENRY MASSER.
Sunbury, Dec. 8, ls49.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-04-12

LINK u.s. with the utmost confidence offered TO the
IL Medical Faculty and the public for the of Dyspcp
sla or Indigestion, and all disease arising from it, such
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-10-31

-" FROM northumberland, by Lcwisbnrg MihiInburg,
Iiarueton, Woodward, Anronsburg Millhcim,
spring Mills, Old Fort, Boalsburg, Pine Grove
Mills, s.over's Place, Grnysve, and Colerain
aorEe, to spruce Creek, rs miles and back, ak
Leave Northumberland daily except Sunday at 8
am; =
arrive o. spruce Creek next days by I2m;
Leave spruce Creek daily excep, SUNDAY Al 10 a m ;
Arrive a. Northumberland next DAYS by n m
S1s From 6en's Grove by Turtler,vi. Chesnu, RIDGE
Windhed, Lewisburg, New Columbia White
Deer Mills, and Road Hail. to Wiliamsport 40
miles and back, three times a week
Leave Seinh Grove every Monday, "Wednesday. and
Friday at Jam;
Arrive At W'lIiamspor days by6pm;
Leave WillMmsport every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday al Gam;
49,. Arrive at Sein's Grove same days by6pm.
''H From Danv'lle, by Washingtonville, Munoy and
mon'uresvile, to W,lliamsport, IS miles and back
six umss week.
Leave Danviue da,lv exeen, Sunday
arrive ny, WnlmmsPor same days by 3 an;
Leave Wilismsport daily excsp, sunday :, a n m
49, Arnve st Dsnv'ls same days by Ppm.
ssO FroM Danvllle. by Moorsburs and Pou,s G,or. q,
Milton, 10 mics and back, once a week i
Leave Dsnville every Saturday at6am,
Arrive At Milton same day by liam.
Leavs Milton every Saturday al nm,
Arrive ct Danville same day by 6 n m
1851 From Bloomsbury, by Light Street or,nc.yi,,e ana
Pessr's, to Cambria 10 miles and back three time,
week.
Leave sloomsburg every Monday, Wednesday. and
Friday at pm;
Arrive At Csmbra same days by 6pm;
Lave Cambn every Monday, "Wednesday snt
Friday stsam;
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Arrive al Bloomsburx same d.v. bv II an.
sSda From Psalers by Saltwater, Benon Coles Creek
, ,na central. to Dasidsons, 70 miles and back
Leave Pe.er's every Monday and Friday at m
arrive at Das'dson's same days by IL m
Leave Dayidson's every Monday and Friday at
o.o. Arrive at Pealsr's same days by 7pm.
''0' frVW nloo%.o1rg ~ baekhofn and Jersey,own to
Leave boomsburE every Saturday at z ami
Arrive q. White Hall same day by I'm;
Leave White Hall every Saturday at m;
Arrive al Bioomsburg same day by s pm.
Proposals TO extend the service to Muncy viii be
1884 From Bloomsbury, by WORTHWHILE Mllvlle Cheat,
nut Grove and Moreland, TO Muncy, ~ miles and
back, once a week
Leave Bloomsbury every Thursday a, pm;
Arrive at Chestnut Grove day by D M;
Leave Chestnut Grove every Friday at a m;
Arrive al Muncy day by liam;
Leave Muncy every Friday at | D m;
Arrive at Chestnut Grove same day by 6 pm;
Leave Chestnut Grove every Thursday at 6 am;
a,ss H H1r,ve R :. Blo1p" SO same day by 2m
Cambria, to Paramount Springs, IL miles and back,
twice a week. T
Leave Berwick every Monday and Thursday at S
Arrive at Paramount Springs same days by 9 y m;
Leave Paramount Springs every Monday and Thurs
Arrive at Berwick same days by 10 m.
1886 From Line Bridge to Miffnvle 3 miles and back
three times week.
Leave Line Bridge every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Arrive at Mifiinvile days by 4pm;
Leave M'fiinville every Tuesday Thursday, and
Saturday at 10 m; tf sf
Arrive at Line Bridge Same days by IL m.
1887 From Berwick, by Brar Creek, Oangevle, Rohrs-
burg, Greenwood, and Millyiile, to jsrssytown, &c
miles and back, week. M
Lave Berwick every Saturday at 3 am;
Arrive al Jerseytown same day by IL m;
Leave Jerseytown every Saturday at l p m;
Arrive at Orangsvlle same day by 6pm;
Leave Orangevie every Friday at Jpn;
Arrive at Berwick same day by m.
1888 From Cambria, BY Benton, Polkvie, and Lairds-
vle to Muncy, % miles and back once week
Leave Cambria every Tuesday at a m;
Arrive at Muncy same day by 6pm;
Leave Muncy every Mondays a nj
Arrive At Cambria same day by 4pm
1889 From Cambria, by Town Hill Harveyvle, and
Muhlenberg, to Shckshnny 81 miles and back,
once week.
Leave Cambria every Thursday at m;
Arrive at Shickshinny same day by IL mi
Leave Shckshinny every Thursday at pm;
Arrive at Cambria same day by pm.
1890 From Pits.on Ferry, by Ransom Falls and La
Grange, to Tunkhannock, "a miles and back, three
times week.
n
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Arrive al Wclsvile same days by 6p m;
Leave Welsv,llc every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday at s a
Arrive at Cowdersport same days by pm.
e452 From Covingon by Cherry Flats, to Welsboro,
miles and back three times week
Leave Coyington every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday at 4 p m;
Arrive at Welsboro snme days by 7pm;
Leave Wel.boro' every Wednesday, Friday, and
Sunday at ann
Arrive at Covington same days by D p m.
Proposals for times a week service Will be con-
sidcred.
CASA From sylvana by Grny's Valley and Mainsburg,
to Mansfield, IL mlcs and back, once a week.
Leave Sylvanis every Saturday at ] pm;
Arrive at Mansfield same day by 5pm;
Leave Mansfield every Saturday at 7am
Arrive at Syvsnia snme day BY IL m
9A54 From Sharon Centre by East Sharon West Shongo,
N. Y SSongo, and Willing, to Wellsvic, %
miles and back, a week
Leave Sharon Centre every Wednesday at an;
Arrive at Wellsve same day by %pm;
Leave Wellsvlle every Thursday at sam;
Arrive at Sharon Centre same day by p M
e455 From Cowderspor', by Nelsonport, Carter Camp,
Kettle Creek, HaneyvIe, and North Chatham, TO
Jersey Shore, 70 miles and back once week
Leave Cowdersport every Tuesday at sam;
Arrive At Jersey Shsre nsxt day by SPIN;
Leave Jersey Shore every Thursday a6sm;
Arrive at Cowdersport next day by b M
e456 From Covdersport, by Hebron, Clara, Mpor and
Sharon Centre, to Ceres, % miles and back, tw'ce
Leave Cowdersport every Tuesday and Saturday at
Arrive at Ceres same days by 2pm;
Leave Ceres every Monday and Friday at l0am
Arrive at Cowdersport same days by 81 m.
CAST From Belsfonte by MIesburg, Snow Shoe, Kart
bsus Caledonia, Kersey's, R,dgeway, Wupems
willie, and Clermontvile TO Smithport, liz mhss
and back, once a week.
Leave Belefonts every Thursday team;
Arrive Smthpor, every Saturday by m;
Leave Smhport every Monday At Ga m;
Arrive at Bslefonts every wednesday by IN
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
= II II II liz q 3 G. q II T.,
VIRGINIA MEDICAL GA zDrrE

VIRGINIA MEDICAL GAZETTE.
THIS Journal will be issued on the first of each
i month, each number containing 60 large oc-
tavo pages, making near 800 pages 0f reading mat
ter annually. 1t will be devoted to Medical
Science generally, Original Articles and Contribu-
tons from the profession throughout the country
reviews OF the important publications in this
country and abroad, and full record Of what il
transporting in the Medical world
Expensive arrangements have been made to
give digest and important extracts from the Eu-
ropean Journals, as soon as they arrive in this
country Interesting operations, cliniques and
cases occurring in the InGrmary Of the Richmond
Medical College and other public institutions in
Virginia, as well as in private practice, will be
regularly reported. Also, the transactions of TIE
"Medica Society of Virginia. and such others
as will furnish their proceedings.
TERMs.-Three Dollars per annuni, in advance,
or Four Dollars per annum, if paid after the mid
die of the year.
M5-A liberal discount will be given to agents
and canvassers.
All communications to be addressed to the Ed-
tor and Proprietor, post paid, or they will not be
taken from the Office.
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PROSPECTUS
THE SOIL OF THE SOUTH.

TINHE undersigned, committee Of publication, on
| the part OF the Muscogee and Russell Agricul-
tural Society, respectfully invite public attention
to the following prospectus Of a MONTHLY
JOURNAL, to be published in this city under the
auspices Of the above named association.
The work will be devoted to the interests Of .Ag-
ricuittre and Horticulture, Domestic and Rural
Economy Under these several heads will be in
cluded all that concerns the culture of crops, the
Improvement of the SOIL the management Of the
farm, the garden, the orchard, the flower yard,
and the house keepers depsrtme In their con-
nexion with the interests Of the soil, the other in
dus.ral pursuits Of the land, will receive their APP
propriate attention.
The "sOTL OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision of CHARLEs A. PEABODY,
esq. and Col. JAMES M. CHAMBERS. Mr.. Peabody
has been for two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press and is equally distinguished az
| a practical and scientific farmer and gardener
Col. Chambers is one Of the most intelligent and
successful planters in the South. They will be
assisted by able corps Of contributors, among
the practical farmers and planters of the land.
Each number will contain sixteen pages Of
quarto size, printed with new type on superior
white paper, and furnished to subscribers at the
rate of
ONE DOLLiR PER .q.N:rU.M,
which must be paid in advance.
N3Postmasters authorized to act agents,
and they may retain in their hands twenty-five
per cent Of all subscriptions collected by them or,
il they perfer it, copy OF the work will be sent
to any one twelve months gratuitousy, who will
remit four names ,rth four dollars.
All communications must be addressed, post
paid, to VIM. II. CHAMBERS, publisher Of "Ths
Soil Of the South, " Columbus, Ga.
VAN LEONARD, } COMMITTEES
X. A. WARE, Of
J.E. HURT, Qualification.
Columbus. (Ga.) March, 1851.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-03-27

tV The Montgomery Alias puts the follow
ing home question to its immediate representa-
tive, who returned thanks for Mr.. WEBSTER on
the memorable evening of the passage Of the
compromise bills and has made himself Cener-
ally useful to the Administration ever since
"Mr. Hliard has got to be great admirer
of Willard Fillmore, and vouchcs for his sound
ness on tbs slavery question, because the presi
dent has repeatedly said he had made up his
mind to do--just what he is absolutely compelled
to do by his oath Of Office namely, 10 see the
laws of the government carried into execution !
But has he seen the laws executed IN one single
instance where they have been opposed by
the Abotionists ns TO call for executive inter-
ference No, not in a single instance. But
then, he says he will do lis duty, and he went
30 far in the last Boston Outrage. as to issue his
proclamation, telling the people just what they
all perfectly well knew before, and producing
the instantaneous effect of--exciing universal
mcrriment! The slaves, however, all escaped
and the laws have not been executed. Nor has
Willard Fillmore dismissed a single, solitary
one Of his unfaithful understrappers from Office,
for % shamefally neglecting to perform his
duty,
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will give an immense preponderance to the
Northern section already in the majority, and re-
duce the South to despised minority, while in
the meantime, the sentiment Of hostility TO Ella
very in the stronger section will become more
violent and ungovernable. Under such circum.
stances the only possible security to the institu-
ton Of slavery would be the right and power Of
the Southern States to separate from the Union.
But take away that right aud power, and cothe
the general government with the power to hold
them in the Union, as with chain of iron, and
to coerce obedience to whatever laws the major
ity may dictate, and you at once seal the doom
Of the South; you sign the death warrant of
slavery. We cannot believe the South will
stand idly by, and permit the government to
assume u power that sooner or later will be
turned to her destruction. We cannot believe
that the South will, herself, put into the hands
Of her enemies, the sword that is to stab her to
the heart.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-03-27
Tuncful Cant.

The New York Day Book thus contradcts
some tuneiul cant, about the fair Swedish Can
tratrice.
The OBSERVANCE OF THE SABBArH--In
another place, mention il incidentally made of
the fact that Jenny Lind declined TO leave here
on the Sabbath. We Think however, that it
deserves especial remark. 1t is equal to fifty
sermons-it is practical fact Arrangements
had been made for her concerts at Natchez and
Memphis, based on her departure from here on
Saturday. The boat. however, was delayed
there was yet time to keep the appointments,
and leave on Sunday morning. This she at
once refused to do, and declined to hold any
conversation in regard 10 the pecuniary loss.
1t is true that the concerts will be held, but
on different days; and after one disappointment,
the audiences will be much smaller.
Miss Lind is entitled to the thanks of all
religious persons for this strict observance
OF the commandments, "Remcmber the Sab
bath day, to keep it holy."-N o. Crescent
March 10.
Miss Lind left Richmond, Va on Saturday,
the 22d of December, for Charleston, with the
avowed purpose Of travelling ON Sunday, so as
to get to Charleston before Christmas. She
was requested by the citizens Of Richmond and
by Mr. Barnum, to remain and give another con-
cert, but positively refused" because she
wished to be in Charleston on Monday. This
fact we were told in Richmond by gentleman
who heard it from her own lips. 1t will be re-
membered that she took the boat at Wilmington
on Sunday the Odd, and was out in the violent
storm Of that day and night.-Aeo York Day
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which expresses your respect for the Executive
aud the legislators Of the United States. am
sure that hazard nothing in assuming TO ex-
press The graceful reciprocity Of respect and con-
sideration for you on behalf IF the President of
the Uniied Sfatss. That illustrious citizen, him
self son Of New York. educated among us,
and having risen to his proud eminence by scr
vices in her councils and as her representative,
while he will be, M he ought just to all the
States over which he presides, still acknowledges
as the object Of his intense preference and wor-
ship that one Of them which first received his
devotion. Cheers1"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-03-27
The Last Buffalo Platform.

The papers bring up the result of the recent
municipal election at Buffalo, the home Of Presi-
dent FILLMORE. Mr.. JAMES WADswoRTH,
Dem. Free-soer,) was elected.
Previous to the election, the following letter
addressed TO negro clergyman, and read to a
negro congregation the preceding Sunday, was
circulated, with a view of defeating him. 1t,
however, seems to have insured his election.
Here it is:
TO The Rev. Mr.. Campbell, Of The colored Metlo-
dist Episcopal church Of Buffalo:
REv'D AND RESPECTED FRIEND: My views
on the subject of slavery are entirely at your
service. Concealment or evasion is inconsistent
with honor
have always been known in politics as a
Free-soiler-and have always teariessly advocated
the freedom of the elective franchise to the
colored population-the abolition of the slave
trade in the District of Columbia-and the re-
striction of slavery to its present unhaAowed
limits-tbe speedy freedom Of every slave from
bondage is my prayer, AS it is the Christian s
hope. Should be called by my fellow-citzens
to fill the office Of mayor of the city, while
sworn to respect the laws, should always bear
on my heart, the bondage Of the slave, and wear
his chain; and in that fearful trial for his lber-
ty, should so temper justice with mercy, that
he should have the fullest privileges consistent
with the laws.
On this whole subject of slavery, belong to
the school of Jefferson, and in the efforts of
Southern planters and statesmen to retain the
slave in his bonds, | believe with Jefferson hi n
SELF that the Almighty has no attribute which
can take part with them in such contest"
With a messenger in waiting and the hour for
church at hand, ! cannot more fully give you
my sentiments.
Very respec fully, yours, &c,
JAMES WADSWORTH.