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Mr.. DAWSON. No, sir do not desire that
any test on this floor should be preclnded by q
IN 1tion for the expression of his opinions.
want gentlemen to come out boldly and man
fully | want this question handled, not merely
with so II political gloves for party purposes.
want manliness; want frmness; and II gentle
men desire sectional questions am now pre-
pared for them. | have done all that man can
do to reconcile and TO harmonize but it seems
that there is determination secretly and COW
ertly to pass over the present hour, but yet keep
these questions before the country by insinua
ton, with view to raise them up after certain
period ! am against it,
Mr.. BADGER. Mr.. President, am not ex-
actly in the same belicose huinor with my friend
from Georgia this morning; and, believing that
as we have some matters of dollars and cents to
attend to upon the deficiency bill, and that
furious onslaught on the subject of the fugitive
slave law will not put us into very good and ex-
cellent disposition to discharge that practical
business with credit to ourselves and the coun.
try, renew the motion to lay the memorial on
the table
Mr.. BUTLER AZ | find that reference has
been made to the Judiciary Committee, wish to
say a word or two.
Mr.. BADGER. The motion is to lay the me.
mortal on the table.
Mr.. BUTLER | understood that it was a
part of the motion of the Senator from Massa
chusetts, to refer this memorial to the Commit
tee on the Judiciary do not wish to lay it on
the table. agree with the Senator from Geor-
gia.
The PRESIDENT. The Senator from
North Carolina moved to lay the memorial
on the table That mo ton is not debatabIe.
Mr. ADAMS called for the yeas and nays, and
they were ordered.
Mr. DAWSON know the rule and do
not desire to violate it but wish to say, that if
this ia considered as a test question, my
vote will be one way; but, if the Senate
desire that this subject shall be closed merely
for the present, my vote shall be another
way.
Mr.. CHASE. I rise to point of order. Ia
debate in order on this motion?
The PRESIDENT Debate ia not in order.
Mr. BADGER. rise to make an inquiry of
the Chair believe that, if this petition
be laid on the table, it can be taken up at any
time9
The PRESIDENT. Certainly if a majority
of the Senate so decide.
The question being now taken by yeas and
nays resulted-yeas 40, nays 10; as follows:
YEAs-Messrs. Adams, Atchison, Badger,
Bell, Bradbury, Bright, Brodhead, Brooks,
Cass, Clemens, Cooper, Dawson, De Saussure,
Dodge of Iowa, Douglas, Downs, Felch, Fish,
Foot, Geyer, Hunter, James, Jones of Iowa,
Jones of Tennessee, King, Mangum, Miller,
| Norris Pearce Pratt Rusk. Sebastian, Smith
Soule Spruance, Toucey, Underwood Upham,
and Weller-4O.
| NAYs-Massrs. Borland, Chase, Davis, Dodge
Of Wisconsin, Hale, Hamlin, Seward, Summer,
Wade, and Walker-lO.
So the memorial was laid upon the table.
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In SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, May 26, |.
FUGITIVE SLAVE LAW.

FUGITIVE SLAVE LAW.
Mr.. SUMNER. | hold in my hand, and de-
sire to present, memorial from the represent
tatives OF tho Society of Friends in New Eng
land, formally adopted at public meeting, and
authenticated by their clerk, in which they ask
for the repeal of the fugitive slave law. After
setting forth their sentiments on the general
SUBJECT OF slavery, the memoriaits proceed as
fellows:
we, therefore, respectfully, but earnestly
ana sincerely, en'reat you to repeal the law of
the last Congress respecting fugitive slaves
hrst ana principally, because of its injustice to.
wards long, sorely-oppressed, and deeply-in.
Jured people; and, secondly, in order that we
together with other conscientious sufferers. NAV
be exempted from the penalties which it inn
poses on all, whs in faithfulness to their Div;n,
master, and in discharge of their obligations t,
their distressed fellow-men, feel bound to repu
late their conduct, even under the heaviest pen
aties which man can inflct for so doing by tn,
Divine injunction, 'All things whatsoever y,
would that men should do to you, do you ever
80 to them and by the other commandment
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all tn,
heart, and thy neighbor rs myself"
Mr.. President this memorial is commende,
oy the character of the religious association
from which it proceeds-men who mingle rarel
IN public affairs, but with austere virtue seek t
carry the Christian rule into life.
The PRESIDENT The Chair will have t.
lnterpose. The Senator is not privileged t
enter into discussion of the subject now The
contents OF the memorial, simply, are to be
stated, and then it becomes question whethe,
it is to be received if any objection il made to
its reception. Silence gives consent After il
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From the Soil ofthe South
Reasons Why Cotton Should not be Planted
Early.

In favorable localities South of this, the work
of planting cotton may have already commenced,
and it was probably ju1icious to have done so.
Oar remarks do not, therefore, apply to such
cases. We have been the advocates of early
planting, acting upon the common supposition
that what we could borrow from the spring, was
to be put down as clear gain to the cotton crop
giving the whole benefit of the season for
matariog,and perfeciing the crop. This theory
ried with it so much of plausibility rs to induce
very little inquiry as to its soundness, and pretty
much all have acted upon it without questioning
its propriety. We have long done so. But
we will take occasion here to say, that doubts
have arisen, and the inclnations of our mind
are rather against these suppositons. If the
cotton was indeed making and maturing all the
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The Georgia Democracy.

The Federal Union, speaking of the Union
Democrats" says
1--WE have understood that the delegates ap-
pointed by the supplementary meeting" in this
place, the day on which the Union convention
adjourned, are in favor of abolishing the two
thirds rulein the Democratic convention, and
intend to vote against the existing rule if admit
ted to seats in that body We have no positive,
direct proof OF the correctness of this statement
but we have heard it from different quarters and
from reliable sources. 1t is tho duty of Gov.
Cobb who, as is well known is the head and
front of the movement of the Union Democrats
to which we have already referred, to put this
matter in its true light, that the convention as
well as the counter delegation of Democrats,
may be prepared to pursue that course towards
them, which the dictates Of their reason and
Judgment may suggest as most proper and con-
sonant with their principles"
In a subsequent part of the same article it
goes on to say:
$50 truly do we believe in the policy of the
two-thirds rule, that we should not censure the
Southern delegates for Withdrawing in a BODY
if it is repealed by the convention next month.
1t is powerful weapon for the South to use in
combating the enemies of her political insttu-
tons; and when it is yielded, then farewell to
anything and everything like political equality,
The North being the strongest, can make its
selections, and demand of the South an uncon
ditiona endorsement of them. We hope our
delegation will stand by the two-thrds rule, and
make no compromise of it. Better, far better,
that the voice of Georgia should be cypher in
the convention, than that the terms of its hear.
ing should be the sacrifice of rule, so essen
tal to the success of the party, and bearing so
directly upon the welfare and interests of the
South"
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Punch chronicles conversation between
" Gus and his sister Ellen:
"Gus (rho is always so Jul of nonsense)-
Dash my buttons, Ellen that's a stunning waist
coat. | wish you'd give us your tailors adj
dress ~
Elen-Don't you be rude, sir-and take
your arms off the piano"
Punch also records Il fact
The most striking illustration Of the SAYING,
that the pith of lady's letter is in the post
script, which we ever heard of, was that of a
young lady, who having gone out to India, and
writing home to her friends, concluded in these
words" You will see by my signature that
am married.
Punch likewise gives few domestic defni.
tons:"
Home-The place where children have their
own way, and married men resort when thew
have nowhere else to keep themselves. Wife,
The woman who is expected to purchase with
ont means, and sew on buttons before they come
off. Baby-A thing on account of which its
mother should never 90 to the opera, conse-
quentiy, need never have a new hat Dinner
The meal which is expected to be in exact readi-
ness VIII never the master of the house happens
10 te at home to eat il, whether at twelve or
hall past three. Washing -day-The time when
woman can throw a broom at thievish dog,
or say . wont" without being thought cross.
Trousers--'The disputed territory.
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.
FRIDAY, May 90, 1852

FRIDAY, May 80, 1852.
Mr.. HUNTER moved to postpone the prior
orders setting apart this day to the consideration
OF private bills, IN order to take up the fciency
bill.
Mr.. BADGER said he was desirous to have
the resolution, submitted some time since by the
Senator from Mississippi, taken up, that he
might have an opportunity to complete the speech
on the fnality of the compromise which he com
menced in February last
MIR. HUNTER. If we could establish the
fnality of the deficiency BILL then should ha We
no objection to hearing my friend from North
Carolina, upon the fnality of the compromise.
MIR. WALKER was opposed to the motion.
tie hoped the day would be devoted to the con-
sideratlon of private bills. He asked for the yeas
and nays which were ordered and taken, when
the motion of Mr.. HUNTER was agreed to yeas
81, nays 33.
RESIGNATION OF MR.. BERRIEN.
The PRESIDENT pro tenn. laid before the
Senate the following letter from the Hon. JoHN
NJ BERRIEN and made some remarks which were
not audible IN the reporters gallery
WASHINGTON, 2Sth May, 1852.
''SIR BE pleased to accept this as the resig-
nation of my seat in the Senate of the United
States.
''Having already notified the governor of
Georgia my intention to retire from the Senate, it
only remains IN closing my connection with a
body, with which | have been so long associated, ,
to express to its members my respectful good
wishes for their individual prosperity and happi-
ness, and to subscribe myself
"Very respectfully, your ob't servant,
''JNO, MACPHERSON BERRlEN.
"The Hon. WILLIAM II. KING,
president pro tenn Senate U. S.
Mr.. BUTLER moved that the Chair fill the
vacancy In the Committee on the Judiciary,
which was created by Mr.. BERRIEN's resgna-
ton; and In doing so he would take occasion to
say, that the Senator from Georgia had been
very valuable member Of that committee. Upon
all occasions of constitutional character he had
resorted to him for counsel, because he had been
longer on that committee, and was more familiar
with the subjects which came before it, than any
OF his associates He very much regretted to
part with so valuable a member Of that committee
and of the Senate
The Chair was authorized to fill the vacancy.
THE DEFICIENCY BILL.
The Senate then resumed the consideration of
the bill to supply deficiency in the appropriations
for the service of the current fiscal year.
The question the pending amendment Of
Mr.. BELL-providing in lieu OF the proviso
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
FRIDAY, Nav %. 1852.

The journal Of yesterday having been read
Mr.. WALSH, from the Committee on Com
merce, reported bill changing the name Of the
American built vessel Amelia" and granting
the registering of her new name, which was read
three times and passed.
RAILROADS.
The House then resumed the consideration of
the Senate bill to grant the right of way to the
State of Missouri, and portion of the public
lands to aid IN the construction of certain railroads
in that State, the question being on it's passage
Mr.. HALL demanded the previous question,
which was seconded.
Mr.. JONES, of Tennessee, moved to Law tho
bill on the table, expressing the hope that it would
be kept there until after the Baltimore convention
should have acted
The motion to lay on the table was disagree ed
to--yeas 70, nays l04.
The main question was then ordered to be put
by vote of 1903 yeas to IA nays.
And the question was taken--the bill was pass
ed by the following vote-yeas 1903, nays 80.
Mr.. HALL moved to reconsider the vote by
which the bill was passed, and also moved to Law
the motion to reconsider on the table.
Mr.. STANTON, Of Ohio, moved that the
House go into Committee of the Whole on the
private calendar.
MIR. DANIEL suggested that as all the bills on
the private calendar had been already objected to,
the House could accomplish nothing by going
into committee.
The motion was then lost.
Mr.. HIBBARD moved that the House go into
Committee of the Whole on the state Of the
Union which was not agreed to-yeas Sc, nay
SO.
Mr. vENABLE moved to proceed to business
on the Speaker table, which was lost
The question then taken on the motion Of
Mr. Hall to lay on the table the motion to recon-
slider the vote by which the Missouri land was
passed, and it was ag,eed to--yeas SO, nays u.
On motion of MIR. CAMPBELL, of Illinois,
the House then went into Committee of the
Whole on the state of the Union, [Mr. Seymour,
of Connecticut in the chair i and resumed the
consideration of the Indian appropriation bill.
Mr.. CAMPBELL then addressed the House
an hour in opposition to the Iowa land BILL
Mr.. CLARK followed, and replied to the re-
marks Of Mr.. CAMPBELL.
The committee then rose
And the House adjourned
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slavery in all the new States Of the confederacy
and to the abolition of the trade in slaves
between the States and in return, the South
will have extended her the hand of fellowship
by the Democracy. Is such union desirable |!
Are these men our friends! Can we affiliate
with them! We can do SO, but not without dis
honor and at the imminent hazard Of our dear
est interests.
of the Democratic party, no lover of the South
ought to cD-operate with it. There is treason
iu the coalition
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Owing to some mysterious cause which we
h.va been. as vet, unable to detect, our paper
Yesterday was prevented from reaching the
hands of large number of our city subscribers.
II il the first time such thing has happened,
and it is the more remarkable, because that pa
mar contains a leader to which we desired to
give extensive circulation.
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PROPOSALS FOR RATIONs.

HEADQUARTERS MARINE ConPs,
QUARTERMAsTEa's OFFICE,
Washington, October ii 1862.
SEPARATE PROPOSALS will be received at
- this Office until IL O'Clock q. m. on Thursday,
the IL tn day of November next, for furnishing
tons to the United States Marines at the following
stations for the year 1853, viz: ~. ..-
Portsmouth, New Hampshire; .,.+.....,
CharlestowD, Massachusetts; .....
Brooklyn, Long Island, New York;
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
Gosport. Norfolk, Virginia. a...
Pensacola, Florida; and
WASH ngton, District Of Columbia
Each ration to consist Of one pound and a quar.e
Of fresh beef, three quarters of pound Of mess
pork; eighteen ounces of bread, made of superfne
eminent; and at the rate of six pounds of good
coffee, twelve pounds of the best New Orleans
sugar; eight quarts of the best white beans; four
quarts of vinegar; two quarts of salt; four pounds
of good hard brown soap; and one and half pounds
Of good hard dipped tallow candles, to each hun
dred rations. t'- -.' a.-r
The beef required shall be delivered on the order
Of the commanding officer OF each station, either
in bulk by the single ration, and ehal con-
sist of the best and most choice pieces of the
carcass; the pork to be No. prime mesa pork; and
the groceries the best quality of the kinds named,
subject to inspection. ,.+'.. ..s
No bid will be entertained at this Office unless
accompanied by two suretics for the execution of
the contract, ii awarded. The suffciency of the
sureties must be certified to by some official per-
son.
To be endorsed proposals for Rations" The
lowest bidder will be notified of the fact through
the Post Office
Oct l4-3tawtNovll
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One Hundred Piano FOr(es.
II. GILBERT & cos

Nstr York JVare Rooms, 1873 BroadDay, corner of
4nttony street and opposite broadway Bank and
Theatre
WHERE THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF
w Pianos, Nth and ,pithout the celebrated I'm
proved Eoiean. may be found--all Of which have
the Metallic Frame, and ,caranted TO stand
any climate and gipe entire Satisfaction, and will
be sold at great bargains. By an experience Of
eight years, resulting in many important improve
ments. the Eoiean has been brought to psrjection
attained by no Others. Nearly two thousand Eoleans
have been applied for, and the demand is rapidly
increasing. Elegant Boudor or Cottage Pianos
convenient for small rooms. Il. G. & Co IS Pianos
are admitted to De superior to all Others, o,oiug to
their frmness and long standing in tune. Prices
same as at the nanufGctory. Dealers supplied at
liberal discounts H. Wade's and the entire
Boston catalogue OF music and instruction books
furnished at this store at tnhoiesGle.
HORACE WATERS, Sole Agent.
Constantly on hand an extensive assortment of
second hand Pianos in rosewood and mahogany
cases, varying in prices from $50 to $50. Sc
cond hand Eolean Pianos, from $500 to- 1915;
grand Pianos, from $500 to 800. Prince G
Co.'s Melodeons, from $35 to $50; Carhart, S55
to $50, Guitars, from SO to SIS, SC, &c:
Aug Ism .... ~. -......
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rrousE-EuRN1sHINa sToRE.-The Sub

IN
Z scriber has removed to that commodous store
in Iron Hall, situated on Pennsylvania avenue,
between 9th aud 10th streets, and has opened an
extensive assortment of new and beautiful House
keeping Articles, which he is determined TO sell as
low the Same articles be purchased in any
of the Eastern cities His stock at present consists,
in part, Of
French and English China and Crockery Ware,
in Dinner, Dessert, Tea, and Toilet Sets
Cut and pressed Glassware
Gilt and mahogany frame Mantel, Pier, and
Toilet Glasses -. ,. .
Bronzed iron Hat-racks, Standards, Andirons,
Tenders, Candelebras, &c, Shovels and longs
Solar Lamps and Girandoles. Hall Lamps
Plated Tea and Coffee Sets, Casters
Walters and Tea Trays, Cake Baskets
Covered Dishes, Card Receivers, Candlesicks,
Urns, sc. ..... ... b.
Stair Rods, Table Cutlery, Japanned Goods
Britannia Ware, block tin Tea and Coffee Urns
Chatting Dishes, Oyster Tureens
Dish Covers, Egg Boilers, &c.
Bohemian Glassware, iron framed Dressing
Glasses ..
Terra Gotta Ware, Door Mats, Baskets, Brushes,
WOODWARD, Cooking Utensils, SC.
With a magnificent collection OF Mantel and
Table Ornaments and Fancy Articles generally,
altogether forming the largest and cheapest as
sortment of House Furnishing goods ever offered
for sale in this city.
Oct 2l-3taw4wif
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INDIA RUBBER GOODS.

n HODGMAN, No. 81 Maiden Lane and SO
IL Nassau street, (frst corner from Broadway, }
respectfully invites the attention of his old custom
ers, and merchants throughout the country gener-
ally, to his stock of India Rubber Goods of his own
manufacture, viz:
Coats. Capes, Ponchos, Pants, Overas, Leg
gings, Caps, Gloves and Mittens, Life Preservers,
Overehoes, Carria &c Cloths, Piano Covers, Machine
Betting, Steam Packing, Door Springs, &c; and
every description of Rubber Goods manufactured
will also be found as above.
My goods defy competition compariBon--are
warranted proof against decomposition in any eli
mate and are offered for sale in large or small
quantities, upon the best terms. Orders solicited
and promptly attended to by
b. HODGMAN,
81 Maiden Lane and SO Nassau st., N. Y.
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NEW YORK BILLIARD TABLE MANUFAC
~ TORY, No. 80 Ann street. New York city
where large stock may be found, with several
new and important improvements, which we have
brought to a degree Of perfection attained by no
others The Improvements consist of forming the
cushions that they will give the angles correctly,
they being made of cloth or the patent vulcanzed
India rubber, which have within the last year
introduced to the public. Gentlemen at distance
wishing to purchase Tables with wood or marble
beds have their orders filled the if they
present by addressing by mail. Always on
hand, Cloths. Balls, Cues, French Leathers, and
Pockets, OF the best description. Tables packed
and shipped to all parts OF the country. "
GRIFFITH & DECKER,
Oct l1-6w 80 Ann street. New York.
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DIED.

On Tuesday evening, I'd instant, at 10 o'clock,
Mrs. LETITlA KENNEDY, in the S7th year of
her age.
The friends of the family are invited to attend
the funeral this Thursday afternoon at O'Clock,
from her late RESIDENCE on Indiana avenue, oppo.
site the City Hall. - .a.....-
On the I'd instant, of consumption, Mrs. JANE
LUCINDA BARBER, aged 36 years. ~.
Her Relatives and friends requested to attend
her funeral this (Thursday) afternoon at O'Clock
p. IN /, from the residence of her husband, GEoRG
BAnBsa, near the Navy Yard.
On Tuesday morning, the I'd instant, at half
past FIVE O'Clock, Mrs. ANN BURGESS, wife of
RIcHARD BuaeEss, formerly of Georgetown, but
for the last twelve years resident Of this city in
the 64th year Of her age
Her funeral will take place this (Thursday)
morning at III o'clock, from her late residence on
street, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth, to
which her friends and acquaintance are invited.
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IMPORTANT TO ALL photographic
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN AMERICA.

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Besides the Psllo,o first quality stone they beg to
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