davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03
The Declaration of independence
Unconstitutional.

As many of those who assume, in these days
of new light or especial revelation, to be our lc-
gal and political instructors, are contendng for
the ConstitutoRalty of the Fugitive Slave bill,
and in so dong seem to rely mainly on the points
which they say the United States Court in the
Pennsylvania Prigg case, has settled, it were
well for us to examine this, and all other kin
bred decisions, including some of the recent
ones of Judge Sprague of Massachusetts, that
we may know how far the doctrines they lay
down extend. We have occasionally read the
Prigg case, and, with it, the Constitution of the
United States and although we have never
been able to find anything in the Constitution 10
warrantthe passage Of the Fugitive Slave law,we
see some things within the scope of that and the
other decisions to which we have alluded, which
60 to justify such law. Indeed we think they
go much further, and, by the same token by
which they make fugitive slave law Constitution
al, they quite as clearly make the Declaration Of
Independence Unconstitutional. Consequently
if these decisions are good law, and to bind us
down forever, without further right to give the
Constitution any other construction, the Declar-
alton of Independence should be at once repu.
dated. We would, therefore, suggest to our
bunker teachers and their followers, that, on
the approaching National Jubilee, they omit tc
read that instrument, on account of its conflict
ing with what they consider the laws Of the land
AS to us poor, benighted Freesoers and Law
yers of less than " Thirty pounds income" oul
sins of ignorance will probably be winked at, il
we 60 on and celebrate 10 the old way.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03
cold Orange -

The Democracy of Orange County will meet
in Convention at Chelsea, on the 10th day of
July inst, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the
purpose of nominating County officers, to be
supported by the freemen of said County at the
coming election, and to transact any other bust
ness deemed necessary when met.
And in accordance with a resolution passed
at the last County Convention, the several towns
will be entitled to the number of delegates, as
follows:
Braintree, S; Brookfeld, a !; Bradford, 2;
Chelsea, s 'Corinth, a Fairlee, 2; Newbury,
6; Orange, 3; Randolph, 6; Straford, a
Topsham, 3; Tunbridgo, A; Vorshirc, 3; West
Fairee, 8; Washington, 2; Williamstown, 3,
All who are in favor of Democracy and Free
dom are respectfully invited to attend, as busl-
ness of Importance will come before the Con-
vention.
Up. KIDDER, } Counh
Il. WESTON, Co "o"2
.PD. BRADFORD, 'O"'"''''''
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03

THE QUESTION OF SLAVERY AMONG THE
UNIvERsALTsTs.-At the State Convention Of
Uniyersalists held at Chicopee, Mass, on We'd
nesday the 4th inst series of resolutions re-
ported by the Business Committee, Of which
Rev. e. G. Brooks Of Lynn was chairman, were
discussed and adopted with great unanmlty.-
The 4th Resolution refers to slavery, and is as
follows:
ReSOIUed, That we renewedly protest against
slavery and the insolent encroachnlents of the
Slave Power in this country; and especially do
we protest against the recent Fugitive Slave
Law, believing it denial of the hottest rights
of man and the plaiuest principles of duty, I'M
worthy Christian people, entitled to no obedi'
ence, and demanding its absolutc and immedI-
ate repeal.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03

u 1t will be seen by communication from
Mr.. Peck, which we publish in this paper, that
he declines being run as our candidate for Gov,
ernor. Upon the character of this unexpected
II not under the circumstances, extraordinary
expose, we have concluded to abstain, for the
present at least, from all comment. The State
Committee have the subject under consideration
and the vacancy in the State Ticket, either by
ne" Convention called for the purpose or other
wise, will doubtless be soon, and we trust &C.
ceptably filled.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03

"THD UNITED STATES SouTH."-Some of
the southern papers are calling for the constitu-
ton which, according to Senator Foote, was
prepared for the southern confederacy by Mr..
Calhoun. The Richmond Whig says:
There must be leading men, not difficult to
name, who have seen it, and whom the public
will expect to speak out" About the time Of
the Nashville Convention, the appellation of the
United States South" came into frequent use
in the mouths of certain of the southern politi-
clans at Washington. 1t is suggested that this
was probably the name given TO the rev conled-
eracy in the form of government drawn up for
it.-.Eve. Post.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03

The North Star, Liberty Party paper, and
the Impartial Citizen are to be fused into one
paper, to be called the " Frederick Douglass Pa,
per-" to be issued in an enlarged form, under the
supervision of Mr.. Douglass, It will advocate
the views of the Federal Constitution promul-
gated by Gerrit Smith, William Gooden and
Lysander Spooner Mr.. Douglass would have
done better to retain the name of his present
paper--the North Star.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03

a small additional force would have enabled the
Americans to have there made a successful
stand, were well founded, who need doubt that
had the Virginia Brigade, which had thus been
recalled and kept back to take care ofthe slaves
been on the ground in season, the fortunes Of
the day had been with us, and the National Gap
itol saved from destruction?
To Southern men who talk of disunlon' ahe
Northern men who believe that it will ever De
seriously attempted by the former, the fact we
have lust stated should be alike significant and
instructive. Let them ponder upon it.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03

ARREST OF A FUslrrvE.-A colored man by
the name of Jesse Whitman, charged with be-
ing runaway slave of John Conrad OF Lou,
don Co., Va, was arrested in Wilkesbarre,
Penn, and taken to Philadelphia, on Tuesday
by the Assistant U. s. Marshal for the West
ern District and there placed on board the Bal
tlmore boat, under the charge of strong police
force. A writ of habeas corpus was taken out
but the boat showed olfbefore it could be served
The man fought desperately, for his liberty, OuI
was oyerpoWered
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03

0F@ We were in error in stating recently
that the Wing meeting at Pittsburgh was State
Convention, as the account came. The Wing
State Convention has since met at Lancaster,
nominated Gen Scott, and passed the same
resolutions in substance that were passed at
PltIsford, but their doings are roundy denounced
by the bunker Wing presses in various parts Of
the country, both North and South.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03

From the Galveston Civitidn, of the 18th, we
learn that M. Culock's company OF mounted
rangers overlook on the llth inst, company OF
runaway slaves, near the river Nueces,, on their
way to Mexico. The slaves were chalonged
by the rangers to surrender, but refused, and IN
return opened fire upon the rangers, killing
two and wounding third very badly. A gen
eral engagement then ensued, in which all the
slaves were killed. Their number Is not men
toned.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03

The ELECTION OF SENATOR IN CONNECTICUT
Is still pending Baldwin, the Wing free soil
candidate has come several times within five OF
SIX votes Of an election, and it is well known
there are more than enough Wing voters in the
Legislature to secure his election whenever they
choose to vote for HIM. But thew do not sc
choose Why? they are cotton Hunker, Web.
ster wings, and rather see an old Hunker Dem.
ocrat elected than Freesoil Wing,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03

The NEW Holy ALLIANCE AGAIN.-The Re
public, Webster g. Fillmore's organ, denies SC
much of the statement recently published res.
pecting Webster's proposed Protec torate over
Hayti and Central America, as relates to the lat
ter. This may possibly be true since the ad.
vantOges to be secured to the Slave power by
putting Central America under supervision, may
be deemed too remote to make it much of an oh.
ect
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03

A GREAT LETTER,-We see it suggested
that General Cass is about to write lettor up.
on the questions connected with the next Presi-
dency, and that it will "coyer all the ground"
The Generals letter may cover all the ground
before the election, and he himself will cover
all of it after the electiOn--or at least so much
as can be covered by big fat man lying fiat on
! his back.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03

o. Mr.. Rantoul made political speech al
JanesVille, Wisconsin, on the 10th ult, in which
he denounced the Fugitive Slave law as uncon.
constitutional
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03

c. We understand that DR.. J. Sage XII
bourne, of this city, has been elected Professor
of Surgery in one of our Medical Colleges at
the South.--.N y Tribune.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-07-03
' Yours most Respectfully,

IL
"P. s. You will be kind enough to answer
this and let me know your intentions in regard
to the matter contained in the letter. R. w 4. R."
The New York herald., 1851-08-11
M q N K Y MARX E r.

SUNDAY, August LISP NJ.
After rapid advance In most Of the leading fancy.
stocks reaction realized at the second board on
Friday and the market at both boards yesterday was
considerably depressed Quotations for stocks within
the past two weeks have been subject 10 extreme
nuctuations and the bulls and bears have both had O.
grand opportunity Of eecns each other to their salts
faction The decline In stocks the result Of sudden
contraction in the money market. Large lots Of the
fancies in weak hands, and when loans called
In holders compelled to sell at any sacrifice An
immense quantity ofstock put upon the Market and
for time panic seized upon spectators. The bears
increased the excitement much possible and the
depreciation In prices sufhcisnt TO satisfy the.
most targuine operator for a decline As soon.
az quotations had receded much as was consi.
dered ssfe or as much the bulls could stand,
and ful0l their contracts, the bears commenced a
reaction From sellers they became buyers and the
effect Of such addten TO the number of purchasers
and decrease In the depressing inHus usually brought
to bear upon prices Of favorable and i'm
tv,ment full rapid the previous decline " real
led The bears for few days the market up rapidly
and then commenced putting out contracts on time In
anticipation Ct sn0shT seIrssetion, ybey made sms.
The New York herald., 1851-08-11

windows formed, was broken 70 pieces and the
woodvork considerably injured Tbs globe lamps and
saloon, seriously injured, and some them alto
gether demolished. The boat cut loose from
xayipS ms some two or three hundred = ths party
on shore. We are informed that therswss NO light
ing after the boat len the dock Those who did
down the city in the cars Of the Hudson River Rail-
road We cannot ascertain that any serious injury
inflicted upon any person. The damage done to the
Oregon to several hundred dollars 1t sp-
pears that the dancers those by whom the aray
frst commenced, were mere boys The probability Is
that the discretion Of manhood would avoided the
trouble which the reckessness Of youth brought about
BrRSiSG o. THE PAyiLIos HorEI ETC, AT KEyPoRr.-
The above establishment was entirely consumed by fire
about hall past four o'clock yesterday afternoon The
flames commenced in q stable belonging to Mr. Hendrick
from whence they spread to the Pavilion
thence to the hotel All Of these buildings destroyed
Mr. Thompson Of Il Pavilion saved bis furniture, but
was only partially insured the property burned
dwelling house adjoining the Pavilion belonging to Mr.
Warner was pulled down. In order to the Mansion
House One person was severely injured by the falling
Of q chimney. esit
FIRE IN A sHIr YARD.-Yesterday afternoon, are
discovered In the moulding shop OF Webb's ship yard
foot Of Lewis street. H. r. and upon examination q roll
of white pitch was found in of the building
there by an whose design was to DESTROY the
buildings The fire department were promptly on the
spot and speedily extinguishsd the flames before any
material damage was sustained.
BopIrs REcovEREp.-Five Of the bodies drowned of
Staten leland have been recovered. namely the two
sailors, two Of Mrs Green's children JOHN Colt on
Green and little girl 1t is said that the body of Mrs
Green was picked up at late hour last night. Mrs.
Pestiaux No. e66 Broadway the mother of the young
lady who accompanied Mrs Green on the IA tai excur-
sion, and who drowned would be thankful to
receive any information relative to the recovery Of her
daughters body.
Drowned SOUTH FERRY.--Last evening, at ten
o'clock young man, whoee name Is unknown and who
about eighteen years Of age sitting the for
ward part Of Of the ferry boats Of the South ferry
she entering the Zip at the Brooklyn ide when
struck rather violently against the piles, and the
cusson threw him into the water He drowned aud
the b dy could not be found for considerable time
afterwards. His cap was found floating the water
appears he half asleep when the accident
red.
THE CLAYTON GUARps-This excellent corps will 90
Bddles Grove, to day in the New Jersey They
will leave the foot of Cedar at nine O'Clock this
morning.
The New York herald., 1851-08-11
Police Intelligence.

.faother Riot IN the SrteentA Word Saturday eve
ming another riot occurred the Tenth near
Twenty fourth street, in which man named Caddy was
30 severely beaten that his recovery Is doubtful Two
Of the Sixteenth ward policemen, named Patton and
Houston called to the disturbance. and rushed into
the crowd to qut the riot and arrest the rngeaders
when they were violently assaulted and numerically
their persons otherwise injured Captain Stevenson of
the Sixteenth ward hearing Of the riot from
arrived the spot of crowd had
to several hundreds extending down the Fit
teenth street The police headed by their Captain went
into the crowd and after desperate struggle they
ceeded in capturing two Of the principal rioters named
Daniel McGown and Robert McGowan. On one of the
prisoners the officers found club about the size and ap
pearance of policemans only it made four square,
this club identified by the injured policeman
instrument used by the rioters in incting the personal
injury The crowd the arrest of these two rnglead
after dispersed Alderman De Lamater pre-
sent and rendered considerable aid in queng the dis
Inc two accused parties were locked up for
"A Returned Cato,nian--On Saturday night, about ten
O'Clock, the police Of the Seventh ward found a
named Inn Moore lying asleep in Catherine street The
ofcer picked him up and discovered he intoxicated
and convey ed him to the police station On searching
his person seven $40 gold pieces found also cert
fcates Of deposit, amounting In all to SLABS. What
prize would this have been for thief had such been
known to any Of them Mr. Moore had but recently
arrived from California and had 1t pot been for the
takeo o him by the police he would have lost in
labor fcr the last two or three years past
a Husband attempting The Lye Of his W1e Sun
day afternoon man named Michael Carney was ar
rested by the Sixth ward police charge Of attempt
ing to take the life of his wife by raising for the
purpose Of striking her the head whereby her life
would unquestonsbly be taken In seems that Carney
and his wife qusrrelng in their No SO Centre
street and the wife cried out murder, when named
Thomas Wsters succeeded in dsarming the furious hus
bard when be turned upon Walters and picking up
large sharp dinner knife pursued him down stairs into
the street where Carney was arrested and conveyed
before Justice Lothrop who tted him to prison to
.4yrest Under the Nep Lsws-A man named George
Stubbs arrested yesterday, charge Of selling
policies.
vyed the prisoner before Justice Timpson who held
him ~ bail to answer the charge.
The New York herald., 1851-08-11
Brooklyn City Intelligence,

Meeting THE BOARD sr suPERvisoRs-This Board
met Saturday last at the County Jail and having or
esnzed. the grand jury list for the county Of Kings
containing names to the number Of 800 read and
approved.
The Chairman announced the names Of the members
he had selected TO serve the standing committees
during the year.
NV LuSAuc AsYLUN.-Supervisor Spinola, from the
Committee the site for the Lunatic Asylum pre-
eented report recommending that farm at the foot
Twenty eighth street containing about 20 acres be
purchased at price to be agreed upon and he proposed
that they be suthorized to offer 81 900 per acre
Heightened discussion followed In which Mr. Spark
man approved did others Of the proposed Site and
urged that the Lunatc Asylum In such elevated
md commodious location would be feature In the
county whereas now 1t dsgrace; and supervisor
Booth mentioned that friend Of his had recently been
obliged to patient from this county to Bloom
iDgdae 1t also argued that It most desirable
to locate 1t altogether apart from the farm buildings and
poor bouse.
DR. Berry the Chairman thongh he had recommended
site their land fell into the views OF the
mttee.
This opposed the score of economy though
admitted to be very desirable the inhabitants Of the
county already groanng under the amount Of 1t
was finally arranged that the members Of the Board
should meet next Tuesday, at the Penitenary vew
al the sites proposed and that the committee report fur
thtr the lowest terms the In question could be
procured for.
The New York herald., 1851-08-11

BowrRy TH,Arpr-rhs bin for this evening is very
strcve IL consists Of the splendid drama, In fine ta
beux Of the Three Guardsen" piece which is every
night Witnessed with exceeding delight, Mr. Eddy, Mr.:
Smith. Mr. Goodsll. and Mr. Stevens In the principal
characters; with Mrs @. Jones the Countess Miss
H.rt viii sng Of her admired ballads, and all viii
cloee with the comedy Of the young Widow"
Nrrlos Gsspss The Raves appear, this evening, In
two excellent pieces The FIRST is lie Diable Qustre,"
10 which Brilliant Mile Bertn. and Mnes. Celestine
and yictorne Frapok three highly accomplished dancers
will appear The ertainments will close with the
magnificent comic psntomime Of the Green Monster"
N.rrosAL THyArsE-The great trsgedisn. Mr.. Booth,
will st pear this evening In his celebrated character Of
Sir Ges overreach, in the play ofs New wsy to Pay
Old Debts" The concluding feature will be the comedy
Of the saOid Commodore with Mr. j. r. Scott a. Jack
Junk Some receBt disappontmens having occurred at
this theatre requested to state that arrangements
have been made to preclude the possibility Of any such
occurrence again.
Crisisrv's MrSsrprLs snpounce very attractive en-
tersnment for this evenipgsngiog instrumental per
formapces and dancing
Fellows MrrsrprLs Whoever wishes 10 hear and be
delighted by good singing should visit Fellows Hall this
evening.
Arrpcsr MusruM The entertainments which are
given at this establishment cannot be surpassed-they
are light ar highly amusing
MnrrsRY GARDHN, BRooKLyN.-Two excensnt pieces
are announced for this evening, namely Delicate
Ground and A Day after the Wedding"
The New York herald., 1851-08-11

ARRIVAL ynoM BssMupA.-The brig Swan, Capt.
Pierce, arrived last night from Bermuda She sailed
thence the 4th inst.
The Bomudian Of the Goth ut, gives the following
paragraphs:-
Strong gales have prevailed here siuce Sunday night
last from W. and 4. The barometer fell consider ably
or Monday and the wind that day ragged With great
violence There can be doubt that tempest
has been prevailing between this place and the eastern
sesbosrd II the United States
Several Of the nbs bsnts Of different parishes In these
Islands assert that the shock OF earthquake felt
here on the morning Of Sunday last at about twenty
minutes to four O'Clock Among tho-e who were sensi-
bic Of the phenomenon individuals whose xpere
derived from resic In the West Indies would ena
Die tho m to pronounce a correct opinitn.
There is no other The marine intelligence will
be found under the proper head.
The New York herald., 1851-08-11

This District which long represented by Henry,
Clay in Congress- has for the first time, elected
democat-John O. Breckenridge who is represented
gentleman of splendid talents and estimabe private
character. This gave him great advantage in popu-
iarity Leslie Combs, the whig candidate, who,
although he has been . member Of Congress, is
considered hscknied and out politician, however
much he is esteemed in private life. The Louisville
Journal (whig) says
We suppose the democrats must be almost as much
astonsbed as the wings at seeing Mr.. Breckinridge
(denocra) elected General Combs in the Lexing
ton District by majority Of about 500. Genera.
ca tmbs was personally dislked by many OF the whigs
and Mr. Breckinridge personally popular with men OF
all pa-ties.
Mr. Brecknridge is able man, and only a moderate
democrat.
This Congressional District, when represented by Mr.
Clay composed of the counties Of Clark, Fayette
and woedfors In 1881, Franklin county added to
the District and since 1872 it has consisted Of Fsyette
Bourbon Franklin, Woodford, Jessamine Owen, and
scot-Cark county being transferred to another Dis
trict.
In 1925 Mr. Clay being appointed Secretary of State
was succeeded representative for the district, by
Judge Clark personal friend Of Mr. Clay, who, being
elected by majority of 915 1t was considered BY this
test the people of Mr. Gays district approved Of his
voting John Quincy Adams President Of
the United States.
The New York herald., 1851-08-11

Co.. Hatrs 1856 Broadway will introduce the fall fashion
for gentemens hats on Saturday August 10TH at which
time they will be fully prepared to their customers and
the public generally with Hats the model and
frh which will be- in respect advance upon all
previous issues Their manuaeory eompete In all
It's deta which will enable them to fulfil all orders at the
shortest notice at the time ensurng the production Of
article they always recommend superior aud they
deter mined to continue TO deserve the liberal patronage
they have heretofore received Bebe Co. would those
who wish to favor them with call that while they present
hft which they design to be essentially the fashion, they
ready 70 satisfy the taste and wishes Of their
tomers. and will manufacture to order desirable pat
tern Of hat which will be becoming to the both In
shape and style They alec cloth and fancy
Caps f various patterns and In vte Of their
goods in this line. BEEBE l. CO., l66 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1851-08-11
The Opera at Castle Garden.

The BEAUTIFUL opera, Don Pasquale," u to be per
formed to night and With very powerful cast including
Bos Sslv. and Msrini Ardti has composed aria
for Bosio for the third act aud this In itself will be
an attraction, while the "Come geptn Of salv will be
listened 10 with extraordinary pleasure. We presume
that n garden will he crowded this evening with the
true Of music and Of melody Don Pssqusie Is
particularly suited to Castle Garden which stands
the very verge Of the which Il lighted by
that makes the at enchanting aud In
The New York herald., 1851-08-11

Total.

Democratic majority In last Congress in the States to
elect, and 10 be heard from, "a.
II tain that the democratic majority In the next
House Of Representatives canno, be less than 5o-but
whether this majority will act together, Is doubtful
There will be few free soers from the Northern States
ard perhaps Is or 20 secessonists from the South.
with regard to the vote by States which only occurs
in esse the Presidential election referred to the HOUSE