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all cases, would yield sufficient revenue, 1t
seems to us no one, who understands the practical
working Of low freighs, low fares, and low tariffs,
who knows the wants and capacities of the Amer
lean People, and who has observed the progress
and effects Of the successive steps in Postage Re-
form, both in Great Britain and this country, can
for moment be in doubt The cost Of trans
portaton is less in Ems land, but there is wider
diffusion of intelligence in this country, more
scattered population, and millions more Of voters
interested in obtaining and circulating political
information--so that there are much more mate
rails and demands for correspondence in the
United States than in England. Reduce Postage
to the same point, and the amount of letters pass
ing annually through the American mails will
soon far exceed that passing through the English,
and the consequent revenue will be greater.
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We don't make such a claim.-Ed. Era.
RAnrRsrowN- PA D.clnller y 1,

bNhEkAloWN, kIA,,l DtCf0DtT Il, lSJO.
DR.. BAILEY: If you had an agent in our place
am sure considerable number of the Era would
be taken more than at present There are, in
deed, many localities, in which your paper would
circulate more extensively, and its usefulness be
increased, if you would and could adopt the fol-
lowing plan:
Select some known Anti-Slavery friend in any
given neighborhood, and authorize him to take
subscriptions for your paper; and if he could
raise ten subscribers, and forward you SIS, you
would be satisfied.
There is scarce a village or neighborhood but
In 1t ten subscribers could be found Our farm
ers generally are not accustomed 10 write letters
but if there was some one who would receive the
money for you, it would he a great Involvement
TO subscription. And by name requested, there
are enough of men in many places who would net
without making any charge If the person acting
could not raise ten, say he could raise seven OF
eight let the paper 60 at the same rate as fOI
ten, when no charge is made for agency.
In the region in which reside, there is al
present n more extensive, fixed, and determined
opposition TO Slavery than at any former period
President Fillmore his Cabinet, and official or
gans have driven, are driving, and will, by thei
course, drive from the ranks oe Whigery many
Of the true Northern Anti-Slavery Wings.
The Fugitive Slave law cannot and will not
this session, be much molested but | hope som,
of our Free Sellers will introduce bill for ii!
repeal
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CONGRESS-.

Before and during the holydsys, Congr''o
makes it point to transact no business u hS'
been thirty days in session, during which fa'n
member has received s24O bat it may be sa''
have done nothing at all.
Last Thursday it met, chiefly for the purPO''
of adjourning over till Monday, The only ~
ticeable thing done in the Senate was the AaOP
ton of the following resolution, moved BY Gene
raj Cass:
Resolred That the President be requested, Il
not incompatible with the public interest, 10 cou.
municate 10 the Senate copies of any corresPon1
euce, il any has taken place, between the DePs,,
ment of State and the Austrian Charge ~ ~.
faires respecting the appointment or Proceea,ns,
Of the agent sent ont to examine and rePos uy
the condition and prospects OF inc ;rdensnd.
people during their recent struggle '''
ence. ,;.,,
In the House a bill wss passed. ior eHane"e
The vepu. from the District Of Columbia to Mary
MONDAY an smendmsn. to the bounty land bill
u.. n...sd making warrants transferable AhH
All. r..t We may expect the Members to go 10
work.
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VOL. v,

There is slight SAVIOR Of Smithseld ro..,,.
about these lines, such as RECALLED the ssr.,.
the Virgin Queen, or " Bloody Marvp 49, "
entirely recOncles US to their disuse at the n.y.
ent time. IL should be the fervent uravs, :, :,
good men, that the evil spirit of religion, ho,- .,
and intolerance, which on the one hand NJ -
the Gunpowder plot, and which on the o,..r. ''
ever since made it the occasion of rsnroooh 'Ns
of an entire sect of prOfessinr Gu au
tians, msy be no longer perpetuated In ths ~.
ter Of exclusiveness and intolerance none =, a.
older sects can safely reproach each otbe, 800 ,I
becomes all to hope and labor for the Go" 80 "
that day, when the hymns Of Cowper and ,ha :"
fessiOns of Augustine, the humane pb;loso,,e 1'H
Claiming and the devout meditations Of e, "
pts, the simple essays of Woolman and ,ho -
ing periods Of Bossuet, shall be repardad =. e|"
offspring Of one spirit and one flitb-,;rt,a ,oe
common altar, and precious stones in the So,
Of the one universal church. q p'e
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PERILOUS VOYAGE OF THE STEAMER OHIO.

The steamship Ohio under the command of
Lieut.. Scheuck Of the United States Navy, for
whose safety serious apprehensions were begin
ming 90 be fel,, arrived at Norfolk on Thursday,
and the steamer from that place yesterday landed
most Of the passengers nj Baltimore among whom
were the Hon. Reyerdy johnson, Brantz Mayer,
Esq, General Benjamin C. Howard, and Hon A.
G Penn OF Louisiana, successor in the House Of
Representatives TO the late Mr.. Harmanson The
whole number Of passengers Oh board was between
three and four hundred
The Ohio has had an eventful and perilous
voyage. She was bound for New York, and,
when about to leave Havana on the 18th instant,
the first evolution Of her engines blew out the
head of one of her cylinders. This accident de-
tanned her 10 the harbor until the 10th, when she
departed with the perfect use Of only one engine.
The Ohio in the storm which she encountered
below Cape llatteras came near being sunk. Her
single engine became disabled, and she lay wal
lowing in the trough of the sea at the mercy OF
the elements. The passengers owe their saliva
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BERLIN, o. December Is, 1850.

BERLIN, o. December is, 1850.
To the Editor Of the National Era:
Having been reader of the Era for short
time past, am more than ever convinced of the
corruption that pervades the two great political
parties Of our country; and as the agency by
which their iniquitous schemes are brought TO
bear upon the public is ,he press, deem it no less
than an indispensable duty, obligatory on every
citizen that would be true to his country, to ex-
eIt himself to the utmost to counteraot the infu-
ence by them exerted, which can have none other
than direct tendency to sap the very foundation
OF our Government, to take from us our constitu-
tionai rights, and TO defeat the very object for
which we, as a nation, were united to perpetuate
And how is this to be done2 Why, in the same
way-thrOugh The press.
| would 10 God that every candid thinking.
sober citizen of our country could have read the
undressed manmlverings of Congress for the
three last months of its session, as developed by
the National Era. | think, sir, there could be
many active agents at this time for that invalua-
bic document This is the most efficient organ
in our nation to lead her citizens to claim and OBJ
tain their constitutional rights 1t should be in
trotuced into every State, city town, aud fami-
~, as 1t is the only organ of which have any
knowledge that it is what it claims to be-Natioa-
aL
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NOT THE RIGHT NAN.

Adam Gibson, the colored man who was arrs .ss
al IN this city as fugitive slave, and sent 70
State Of Maryland under the decision 0, In. .n
Halted States Commissioner, Mr.. graham .n nsa
ont TO have been the wrong man. lie vas an
by the officers in charge Of him 70 El.'Vs Sour
Sunday, and Mr. William Knight Oh oe'' W.
~. his reputed owner, sent for. he
ssid a That is not my slave; ! know TINS H.,
Adam-he was formerly slave In this ns'ghv ~,
hood how he oh'sined his liberty III ~ Tie
know he 10 not Mf' M''s''
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tbs LOWELL AMERICAN, tMass,) in the course
Of some complimentary remarks on reviewing
newspapers, says
"The National Era, published at Washington,
has an established reputation as digni6ed anti
slavery paper; the only paper at the seat Of Gov
eminent which is not completely in the hands Of
the advocates Of slavery. Its literary character
is high, and It is unquestionsby exerting good
influence, particularly at the South. We should
speak more warmly, perhaps, IN IT'S fapor, i us SUI
perior praensions and facilities for getting tse INTO
circulation, did not push It ormard 10 the injury 81
other Free Soil papers, mhose place among the North
ern people cannot supply"
The Lorell American is very spirited and
faithful Free Soil newspaper, with q clear view Of
the bearings Of the Free Soil movement and an
excellent taste in supplying its Literary Miscel-
lsny We are sorry that it finds the Era in the
way Of any Free Soil journal. 1t is mistaken in
supposing we set up any "superor pretensions."
The locality of the Era certainly invests it with
an interest which it would not otherwise possess
but we have never said or done anything intend
ed to bring it In conflict in any way with the To-
cal newspapers. We have always recognised the
vital Importance of the local press, never dream
ed Of being able to supply its place, and have
shown every disposition to recprocate with friend
ly Offices by noticing its anniversaries whenever
the matter has been brought to our attention.
Wings Democrats, and Pro-Slavery men, have
their advocates and opponents in the capital Of
the nation; and, since the Era has been estab-
lished here as the representative in some degree
of the anti-slayery men of the country we have
endeavored to make it paper that would at least
do them no discredit. We do not see why there
should be any more conflict between it's in
terests and those of the local Free Soil Press than
between the interests of the Washington organs,
and the local Wing and Democratic press.
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GRARAM's MAGAZINE.


Our CoRREsPoNpRNTs-The last number Of
Graham's Magazine contains articles from two oil
our most valued correspondents whose merit de-
serves something more than passing notice. We
allude to the "Ballad of Jessie Carroll" by Alice
Carey, and " The Child Christ" by Grace Geeen-
wood. The former has the rich tone and coloring
and heart-reachng pathos and tenderness Of the
fine old ballads of the early days Of English lite
nature. The latter, suggested by painting BY
C. G. Thompson, is remarkable for its simple
earnestness and repressed observation-disclosures
awakened by an exquisite work Of art, overawed
and solemniaed by the religious sentiment. The
great lesson of human duty which gives such In
tensity to the closing lines Of this poem was never
more needed than at the present time.
I q w
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AcKNowLEpsMRNT-Wea are indebted to Mr.
Benton for copy Of his admirable speech on in
Producing his bill in the Senate for the construc-
ton of a great National Highway to the Pacific
We intend to lay it before our readers ere long.
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PROCEEDINGS OF PUBLIC MEErNGs-We have
on hand great number of reports of proceedings
of Public Meetings at the North in regard to the
Fugitive act. We shall do what we can, by
abridging them, to insert them all in our next
number
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tFo BE CONCLUDED IN OUR NEXT
ALBANY, December 20, 1850.

To the Editor of the National Era:
You must not be discouraged about New York
politics, Notwithstanding the numerous Union
meetings. You must r'colleot that on the eve of
the overthrow Of Charles the First, the primate Il
think Of England told him that the realm never
was as free from dissent as at that time The
day Of settlement for Webster, Clay, Cass, & Co.,
and the Rev. primates OF the church who back
them Is not far distant. They will one day learn
that there is people as well as God,
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In his comments on the Fugitive Slave bill there
is paragraph which deserves the candid consid.
Grafton of the People Of the South. "If" says
he, "Southern gentlemen did but know it, the
Fugitive bill is the worst thing for their cause
which could possibly be invented. 1t keeps their
system constantly before our minds, it keeps US
in constant irritation; it presents spectacle
which is always reminding US Of the deformity Of
our own participation in it. We are called upon
to join in robbery and not share particle Of the
spoil We are called upon to be disinterested vii.
lains. This constant spectacle will do more to
ALLEVIATE the two portions of our country than
anything which can be imagined. We cannot
alter our feelings. We cannot abolish our b.
manity. We cannot annihilate conscience, and
turn our hearts into ironp
This is not the language Of fanaticism il is
the sober and well-weighed sentiment of Que who
stands in the first rank of the orthodox clergy Of
New England, as a consistent Christian, scholar
and man of genius J. G. W.
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course, now and then a1ifiGising some points in ii
with friendly freedo his Is right In the
multitude of counsellor sAsre is safety All hints
and suggestions are receited In the spirit in which
they are rendered, and we frankly admit that we
have not unfrequently profted by them.
With these few personal references, we bid our
friends happy New Year, joining with them in
the prayer, that the time may speedily come when
this salutation may be made without mockery to
every inhabitsnt throughout the land.
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MANY HlaHLY INTERESTING COMMUNICATIONS
will soon appear.
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ton to the good Providence of God. At such
season, Lieut.. Scheuck ought never to have ven
tured to sea with the use of but one engine.
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FREE PREsBYrERIAN-See advertisement Of
this paper, (of which we have already spoken,)
in another column. Its editors are strong men.
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LETTERS FROM New YORK, PHILADELPHIA, AND
BosroS, this week and last have been unfortu-
nately too late for the paper, in consequence Of
our having anticipated the usual date Of publica-
ton, one day twill not be so hereafter
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Hickory HALL-We have all Of this on hand,
but could not spare enough room for it all this
week. 1t will be completed in about two columns
in our next
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New PuBLIcArrOss will be noticed next week
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Two dollars per annum, invariably IN Advance.
Each subscriber renewing his subscription, and
sending us two NEW subscribers, shall have the
three copies for five dollars Clubs: five copies
for eight dollars ten copies for fifteen dollars
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The AUTHOR OF MARGARET SMITHS DIARY,
known to our readers as our Corresponding Edi-
tor, Mr.. Whittier, commences this week series
which everybody will be apt to read.
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The VOLUNTEER, by Grace Greenwood, on our
first page, is powerful sermon against war, in
her own style
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RENEwALs-We shall issue a large edition of
this number, so that subscribers, if they send or
renew promptly, can have complete files. RecOl-
1ac the
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EUROPEAN WoRLD-A new series of papers
under this title, by our very able New York cor
respondent, will be commenced in our next num-
her
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One DAY IN ADvANcE-For the purpose Of
enabling our folders and packers to enjoy Christ
mas and New Years. we put our paper to press
last week and this week one day earlier than
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THE NATIONAL ERA.
WASHINGTON, JANUARY 2, 1851.


WASHINGTON, JANUARY Q, 1851.
AcKNowLEpeMENT-We are indebted TO Mr.
Benton for a copy of his admirable speech on in
Producing his bill in the Senate for the construc
ton of great National Highway to the Pacific
We intend to lay it before our readers ere long.
MANY HIGHLY INTERESTING COMMUNICATIONS
will soon appear.
New PUBLICATIONS will be noticed next week.
PROCEEDINGS OF PUBLIC MEETNGs-We have
on hand a great number of reports Of proceedings
of Public Meetings at the North in regard to the
Fugitive act We shall do what we can, by
abridgng them, TO insert them all in our next
number.
RENEwALs-We shall issue large edition of
this number, so that subscribers if they send or
renew promptly, can have complete files. RecOl-
lect the terms
Two dollars per annum, DlUariaJly IN advance
Each subscriber renewing his subscription, and
sending us two NEW subscribers, shall have the
three copies for FIVE dollars. Clubs: FIVE copies
for eight dollars; ten copies for fifteen dollars.
Free PREsBYTERIAN--See advertisement OF
this paper (of which we have already spoken,)
in another column. Its editors are strong men.
LETTERS FROM NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, ANT
BosroN, this week and last, have been unfortu-
nately too late for the paper, in consequence of
our having anticipated the usual date Of publca-
ton, one day. twill not be 50 hereafter.
Hickory HALL-We have all of this on hand,
but could not spare enough room for it all this
week 1t will be completed in about two columns
in our next.
The AUTHOR OF MARGARET SMITH's DIARY,
known to our readers as our Corresponding Edi-
tor, Mr. Whittier, commences this week series
which everybod will be apt to read.
The VOLUNTEER, by Grace Greenwood, on our
first page, is a powerful sermon against war, in
her own style.
EUROPEAN WoRLD-A new series of papers
under this title, by our very able New York cor
respondent, will be commenced in our next num-
Der.
ONE DAY IN ADvANCE.-For the purpose Of
enabling our folders and packers to enjoy Christ
mas and New Years, we put our paper to press
last week and this week one day earlier than
usual.
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SALEM, CoLUMBANA CO., OHIO, FEBRUARY %, 1851.

cy. In the future may be difficulties, and
disasers, and dangers, that may try our
souls, and prove our principles as with fire.
What, then, shall say, in parting with an
audience like this, composed Of those TO
whom three millions Of slaves are locking
as TO their fiicnds and champions? will
say this MAY the spirit of Him who called
to Moses out OF the burning bush, and sent
HIN down TO Egypt TO deliver those that
We're Ia bondage may the spirit of Him
who preserved Daniel IN the lions den, aud
walked with the Hebrews in the midst of the
fiery furnace ;-may the spirit of Him who
sent His Son iuto the world to prench deliy-
efl,hce to the captive, aud the opening Of the
prison to them that were bound, he upon
yo'l, and dwell richly in you, from this day
forth may you stand in the evil day, aud
having doue all, stand; and, If not permitted
10 see :he fruition of your labors while you
live upon earth, may you go to your reward
hereafter in the full assurance of fuith, that
the seed you hove sown will bear bounti-
fol harvcst,--in the freedom of the human
race, aud to the glory Of the God whom you
serve AMEN.
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WHOLE NO. 2S4.

this due the colored men who, under the re-
striciive clause Of the present Constitution,
have cast their ballots for your Excei'elcy, ns
the standard-bearcr of their principles ;-is
il not due to your own heart, throbbing in
favor Of the great interests Of Humanity -
Is IL not due the great State Of which YOU
ARE the Executive lis il not demanded of
you by the Democratic principles to which
you are devoted?
ave thank your Exccllency for the kind
manner Ia which you have received US aud
our unsiudicd remarks"
REPLY OF THE GOVERNOR.
The Governor stated, in reply TO the ad-
dress, tint while le was upon the Bench, he
had kept himself aloof from all party qucs-
tons, aud that since, while practicing nj the
bar, he hid not entered actively the political
arena. Upon the question of the admission
of colored incn to all the political rights of
others, his mind was not fully made up
lie had sometimes thought that, with tho
prcjudices of the whites, ii Congress would
appropriate to the use of the colOred people
some portion of our domain, aud the color
ed people could feel willing TO emgrato
thither, il might he the best thing both for
them aud the whites. However, he felt in
tercstod ia the welfare of the colored peo-
pie, and when his mind was made up on the
point OF the elective franchise, he would so
inform the committee. tie said ii was not
wonderful that the colored men were inter-
estcd in ihis mnltcr, and added, TINT tie
things presented had certainly heen we'll
snd. lie recommended the committee to-
draw up memorial to the Constitutional
Convention upon the subject, aud Obtain 10
il all the signatures possible. lie would not
be understood as saying he would or would
not sign il. In the commencement of his
reply, the Governor spoke of the limited
power OF the Executive, of tie fact that he
could exercise no function ms Governor, as
far as the Constitutional Convention was
concerned; aud that he was connected by
the Constitution with the Legislature only.
That the Legislature could not affect the
matter, for the word "white " was in the
Constitution; aud that the whole matter
resided with the Constitutional Convention.
After the Governor had concluded, Mr.
Day informed them that the Convention had
already appointed committee to tlruft an
ADDRESS TO the Constitutional Convention,
embodying ON argument, statistics, &C.,
which would be printed and lad upon the
desks of the members of the Constitutional
Convention. Ii was not certain thut they
would receive a memorial, but they might
read the address.
The Governor seemed TO think this good
movement.
The committee then took leave of tho
Governor, and returned TO report 10 their
Convention True. Dem. 81,
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THE ANTI.SLAVERY BUGLE,
PubK,l.td every Saturday, at Salem, Col Co., 0

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$500 per annum, II payment be delayed
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ETWc occasionally send numbers to those
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TO he interested in the dissemination Of anti-sla-
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EY- Communications intended for insertion,
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Agood sermon is like a kiss. II requires
bui two heads and sp application.