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Letser from Gen. pierce.

CONCORD, n. II. June II, 1852.
GENTLEMEE:-I have the honor to nck-
nowledge your personal kindness in present
ing TO me this day, your letter officially in
forming me of my nomination, by the Dem
ocrat;c National Convention, as cauxiidate
for the Presidency of the United Stites.I
The surprise with which received5tEie
Intelligence of the nomination was not an-
mingled with painful solcit,iIe, and yet it is
proper for me to say that the manner in
whish it was conferred was peculiarly gratl-
flying. The delegation from New Hamp-
shire, with all the glow of state pride. and all
the warmth of personal regard, would not
have submitted my name to the convention,
nor would they have cast vote for me un-
der circumstances other than those which
occurred.
shall always cherish with pride and grat-
itude the recollection of the fact that the
voice which first pronounced for me-and
pronounced alone-came from the mother of
states-a pride and gratitude rising far
above any consequences that can betide me
personally.
May net regard it as fact pointing to
the overthrow of sectional jealvusies, and
looking to the perennial life and vigor of
Union cen1ented by the blood uf those who
have passed to their reward-a Union won
derful IN its f'rmation-bUundless in its hopes
-amazing in its destiny. l accept the nom
nation, relyIno uDOn an abidinU lavntiop fo
the interests, the honesty and the glory of
our whole country, but, beyond an above all
upon power superior to all human might,
apower which, from the first gun of the rev.
olution, in every crisis through which We
have passed, in every hour of our acknowl-
edged peril, when the dark clouds have shut
down around US, has iuterposed as if to baf-
| fle human wisdom, ,outmarch human forecast,
and bring out of darknesss the rainbow OF
promise. Weak myself, faith and hope re-
pose there in security. accept tue nomin-
alton upon the platform adopted by the con-
vention, not because this is expected of me
| as a candidate, but because the principles it
embraces command the appreciation of my
judgement; and with them believe l can
safely say there has been no word or act Of
my life in conflict.
| am, with the highest respect,
Your most obedient servant,
FRANK PIERCE.
| To Hon. J. S. Barbour, j. Thompson, AL
pheus Felch, Pierre Soule.
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Acceptance of The Democratic
Nominations,

We have received for publication the fol
lowing correspondence, from the Committee
delegated by the National Democratic Con-
veuti1n to communicate ifs nominations for
the Presidency and the Vice Presidency to
the distinguished gentlemen upon whom they
were conferred; and we have great pleasure
in now laying before the Democracy of the
country the patriotic and eloquent letters in
which its chosen leaders signify their accept
ance of the elevated position to which they
have been called.
Refrainiug at this time from any extended
comment upon these letters, we would yet
call attention to the explicit and emphatic
terms in which they approve and adopt The
declaration of democratic principles and poll
cy as set forth by the convention.
The above is from the Washington Union
of this morning, which contains also the let
ters addressed to the candidates, but we
have only space for their replles.-Bal.
.7rgus: .a-t c
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As passed by the Senate and House Of Rep-
resentatiyes, September l2h. 1850; and APP
proved September 18Th, 1850, by President
Fillmore:
AN ACT to amend and supplementary to
the act entitled AN act respecting fugI-
tives from justice and persons escaping
from the service of their masters" approv-
ed February ~, 1913.
SEc.1 That persons who have been, or
may hereafter be, appointed Commissioners
in virtue of any act of Congress, by tie Cir
cult Courts of the United States, and who in
consequence of such appointments, are au-
thor.zed to exercise the powers that any JUS
tice of the peace or other magistrate OF any
of the United States may exercise in respect
to offenders for any crime or offence against
the United States, by arresting, and impris-
oning, or bailing the same under and by vir-
tue of the thirty-third section of the act OF the
twenty fourth of September, seventeen hum
dred and eighty-nine, entitled AN act TO es-
tabIish Judicial Courts of the United States"
shall be and are hereby authorized and re-
quirsd to exercise and discharge all the pow
ers and duties conferred by this act.
SEC. Q. And be it further enacted. That
the Superior Court of each organized terri
tory Of the United States shall have the same
power to appoint commissioners TO take ack-
nowledgments Of bail and affidavits, and to take
depositions of witnesses in civil causes which
is now possessed by the Circuit Courts ofthe
Uulied States; and all commissioners who
shall be appointed for such purposes by the
| Superior Court of any organized Territory OF
the United States, shall possess all the pow
| ers and exercise all the duties conferred by
law upon the commissioner appointed by the
Circuit Courts of the United States for simi
lar purposes, and shall moreover exercise and
discharge all the powers and duties conferred
by this act.
| SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, Tha
the Circuit Courts of the Uuited States ant
the Superior Courts of each organized terri
tory Of the United States, shall, from time t
time, enlarge the number Of commissioners
with view to afford reasonable facilities t
reclaim fugitives from labor, and to the proInp
discharge of the duties imposed by this act
4 SEC A. And be ilfnrher enacted, Fha
the commissioners above named shall hay
concurrent Jurisdiction with the judges OF In
circuit and district courts Of the United States
in their respective circuits and districts with
in the several States, and the judges of tn
superior courts of the territories, severally an
collectively, in term-time and vacation; an
shall grant certificates to such claimants, uF
on satisfactory proof being made with author
ity to take and remove such fugitives frot
, service or labor, under the restrictions herei
contained, to the State or territory from whc
such persons may have escaped or fled.
SEC. 5. And be it further enacted, Thi
it shall be the duty of all marshals and dep,
ty marshals to obey and execute ali warran
and prccepts issued under the provisions
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Gen. ScOtt,s Letter lf Accom- san,s.sss

Gen. ScOtt's Letter OF fAcccnfances
The following is the reply of Con. Scot
to the letter of the President Of The Consens
ton formally notifying him Of his nomination
W4sHISaroN, June "a, 1s52.4
To the Honorable. i. &. Chap,nan, Preside,
of the Wing Natioual nventions -
sIR:-I have had tho zanor % receive frcuf
your hands the official notice Of my ssunani-
nous nomination as the Wing Candidate fus
the office of President of the United States
together with "a copy of the Resolutions pass.
eddy the Convention expressing their opiuions.
upon some of the most prominent questions
of National policy"
This great distinction, conferred by 4 n0meg
Gus, intelligent, and patriotic bcsaiy. represent
ing millions of my country usen, sinks de6
into my heart. and, remembering the ms
eminent names which were before The Cen ]
vention in amicable competition with MY own
am made to feel oppressively the weigl't
responsibility belonging to my new poaiti -
Not having written a word TO prcelis
distinction, lost not moment. rftsl lt le
been conferred, in addressing letter . e.
Of your members to signify wlint sSoss:a :
at the proper time, the substance q my spl
to the Convention, and now hare the hos
to repeat, in moro formal niannes, ~
occasion justly demands that i aecent s
nomination with the resolutions annexed. 4
The political principles and measures lpy
down in oseresolalloas asasp bread tlIa1li,eS
little is left for me to ada. tissfafare ss''s
ly suggest, in this DlaSe, hat slould Z Ay tias
partiaiisy Of my sssliifiasa. b sie.sgsSs7
the Chief Msslst,ssy u sAes uaiOn, s
be ready, ia my eonns4ion WITH Cor s'ss.
seaommond or 70 approve q ineasaiss
Gard ID the n,snagegaearoi the asis .szss, !
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ICY

Democratic National Platform.
ResolUed, That the American Democracy
place their trust in the intelligence, patriot
sim, and the discriminating justice of the
American people.
Resoived, That we regard this as distinc-
tive feature Of our political creed, which we
are proud 10 maintain before the world as the
great moral element in u form of government,
springing from and,upheld by the popular will;
and we contrast it with the creed aud prhc-
iice Of Federalism, under wluteyer name OF
torn, which socks 10 palsy the will Of tlis
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them. The only merit can lay claim to
is an honest discharge of The various posi-
tons with which | have been honored.-
This | claim--nolhing more.
With the highest respect and esteem,
l am, gentlemen, your fellow citizen.
WILLIAM r. KING.
To Messrs. J. S. Barbour. ]. Thompson,
Alpheus Felch, Pierre Soule.
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The Hon. Mr.. EIoREScE. OF pennsylvania IN MS
speech IN favor of the Homestead Law, when pend
ing before the house of Representatives introduced
the following striking poem from the pen OF Dugan
ne:-
~ The Acres and tr,c Hands.
isThe Earth is the Lords and the funess thereof,
Said Gods most holy word,
The water hath fish, and the land hath flesh, !,
And the air hath many bird;
And the soil is teeming Ger all the earth,
And the earth hath numberless lands;
Yet millions of hands want acres,
While millions of acres want hands
Sunlight, and music. and giadsome flowers,
Are over the earth spread wide;
And good God gave these gifts to mem
To men who on earth abide.
Yet thousands are toiling in poisinous gloom,
And shackled With iron bands,
And millions Of hands want acres,
ri And miller . of acres want hands.
IT'S writ that "ye shall net muzzle the OK,
That treadeth out the corn"
Yet behold you have shackled the poor mans arm
That have all earth's burdens borne
The land is gift of a bounteous God,
And to labor his word commands;
Yet millions of hands want acres,
While millions of acres want hands.
Who hath ordained that the few should hoard
Their millions of useless gold,
And rob the earth of its fruits and flowers,
While profitless soil they hold; s
Who hath ordained that the parchment scroll
Should fence round miles of land,
While millions of hands want acres,
And millions of acres wont hands.
'Tis glaring lie on face of day
This robbery of mems rights
IT'S a lie that the word of the Lord disowns,
IT'S curse that burns and blights,
And twill burn and blight, till the people rise
And swear, while they bre ak their bands,
That the hands shall henceforth have acres,
And the acres henceforth have hands.
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De Leon Correspondence.

" r ID
The New Hampshire Inde, endeat nffirms
that Gen. Pierce made The following remarks
in speech delivered by him at New Boston,
N. H, in January last:,.
1.-The speaker now took UP the subject of
slavery. He said it was the greatest trouble
of the country, and was so regarded by WASH
ington. AS for himself, he never saw As1-
man 6ein in bondage without feeling bis heart
revolt at ii. sSiarerp is eeatrdry 70 Meaua--
stitutjoa IN sssrs fssApeets---t1 saHrdt blot pp-
on tte ekasdetes ef khe, nasioa.'tra dii4
]. ,*sasgt s,igiff n = a *ssaa. - . -
Il have been asked if Ike this fugitive
slave law. answer no. | have q most
.4erottiag feeling at the giving up of a slave
The .fugitive ssave tdar IS opposed 20 Lunsoni-
ty! sYes, tits opposed to moral risht!f"--
Gen. Pigce at iA;aeB Boston, Jena. 1852. 3 =
The Washington Rr4su6tic inserted the
above with connsnts; in consequence Of
which. the following correspondence ensued'
To The Editor ef thc Repabiic:
DEAR SIp:As0flflle appearance 10 your
paper Of cliarge ,infeuded, if not calculated,
seriously to irapair, and perehahce 10 destroy
the confidence of Gen. T. Pisfea's southern sup
porters in tis souiidhess on THO slavery qpes-
ton, I addressed him letter, which, togeth-
er with his reply, | now ask you, as an act Of
justice, to publish.
Imake this request, presuming your object,
like mine, to have been the discovery of the
truth. -
Worry respectfully, 4aa
EDWIN De LEoN.
s Washington, Aug, IS, 1852.
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euslness DErsetorp
PnRLIG OFFICERS la PaRTaeR COUNTY.

.
Luther Day. Common Pleas Jndge, 9th Dist
es 2iM Sub Dicision, comp5srd of I'rEnihul
Portage and Mahoning counties.
Ebenezer Spaiding. Clerk.
Horace NJ. Clark, Deputy Clerk.
Luther L. Rrown, Probate yfdge.
James Woodard, Sheriff
John G. Mcbride. Audito4. Al
u. C. Hawkins, Deputy Aaditor.
Charles Green, Treasurer.
Redslphus Bard, Recorder.
Saml. Strawder, Prosecuting Attorney.
Johp M. Tilden, Coroner.
Samuel D.. Harris. Sgrreyof.
Abel Fowler, AuctioReers
Andrew Jackson, Com'rof Insolrents.
5s.i jli,1g e. sBsssss, Sses'.s, c.rA.,..ioas,.
Moses A Bitchard =.
Nelson Eggleston
Andrew Jackson. School Examiners.
DR.. j. G. Willis,
Lynn Lyman 4, a.as. h1Ss' D5eel'. Co. lef,nsry
William Crane,
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my views of duty. The Den.ocrane paIls
sent its delegates to Baltiuaore, not alone Il
nominate candidates, bnt to reafirln prinei=
Pies, and to present the loadipg issues upon
which she canvass should be conducted.
If I could deem myself capable of improg
ing the platform there adopted, It is quite GER
tain that should decIiusseither at the call OF
individuals OF associations, tosi1cpr the clarg1
of arrogance. to which any attempt to. alter;
amend or enlarge it. would inevitably sue;ess
me.
Your letter is of an entirely different chars
aeter. 1t seeks truth in relation to analledg-
ed fact;. it speaks of history. to which tos
searching an appeal cannot.be made. ap-
preciate- the, estimate youseem to have of my
character for directness, andbeg you touccept
my thanks for your efforts to vindieate my
claims to that trait. at least before The public.
I am, with high esteem. your most,obsdient
servant, FRANK. PIERCE.
Edwin De Leon. Esq., Washington, D. G.
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EDWIN De LEON.
8 Washington Aug, IS, 1852.
WAsn1soroa, July II. 1852

WASHINGTON, July II, 1882.
raDEAR SIR:-Enclosedy you viii find an ar
ticle, in which, as one of the editors of the
Southern Press, of this city, Itook issue with
my colleague in advocacy of your claims to
Southern support forthe Presidency. That
action was predieaied'uponmy belief cf your
entire soundness upon the slavery question.
l. Within the last week, a speech, purpoiting
to have been delivered by you in January last,
has besn republi5hed from two Democratic
papers in yeuf own State, (which are said
now TO support you.) On the truth or falsi-
4y df1this, l1hueh depends. Neither those
with whom act, nor myself, can consent
tlIatHuy doubt should rest on amafter uf such
importance ;sbat placing full reliance on the
fearless franKness Of your character, on THEN
behalf and n,yaown, respectfully ask of you
,wheiller that report, which your Southern
supnogiers ..elieYe to be without foundation
as opposedt b yoGr fsfevi5tis eSurse9 isoerrecsl
The peculiar position which 1 occupy musl
plead my apology fur troubling you with this
letter.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
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Officers Portage Go. Br. State Bank Of Chic
X. E. Campbell. President.
J. Fl. Ebbsrt, Cashier.
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mi T. & lk Dav

Dealers in Fancy Dry Goods, Bonnets, Hats
Caps, Boots and Shoes, Ready Made Clothing,
Carpeting &C., at their New Store, Main ST.,
east of the Public Square.
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g & JC Prentiss

Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Stoves, Hard
ware, Iron, Nails, Glass, &c., Brick Block,
west side public square, R avenna, Ohio.
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VOLUME XXIII.~-Number 40

The Hon. Mr.. Florence. of Pennsylvania, in his
speech IN favor of the Homestead Law, when pend
ing before the house of Representatives introduced
the following striking poem from the pen Of Dugan-
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r.. n. Richardson.
Dealer in English and AmerIcan Hardware. Sad.
die. Harness and Eaariage Trimmings, Iron,
Naiie. Steeig &c.. &c; at. the old stand
Of Mason & Braincrd, Rayenna Ohio.
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kSOwelI & 90
Dealers In Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware,
Crockery, &C., Mason Block, Main street,
Ravenna, Ohio.
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r w SeynpOuE.

# w seymour.
Dealer in Dry Goods, Ready Made Clothing
Groceries, Hardware, Iron, Nails. Crockery,
Boots, Shoes &C., north side public square,
Ravenna, Ohio. s-.,
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Fugitive Slave Bill.

ID. Votes never thrown. away.
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Sec z. And be it further enacted, That
any person who shall knowingly or willingly
obstrnct. hinder, or prevent such claimant,
his agent or attorney, or any person or per-
sons, lawfully assisting, him, her or them from
arresling such fugitive from service or labor
either with or without process, as aforesaid
OF shall rescue, OF attempt TO rescue such fu-
gitive from service or, labor, from the custo-
dy of such claimant, bis or her agent or at
torney, or other person or persons lawfully
assisting as aforesaid when so arrested, pur-
suant to the authority herein given and de-
clared or shall aid, abet, or assist such per-
son SO owing service or labor as aforesaid di-
rectIy or indirectly to escape from such claim
ant, his agent or attorney. or other person OF
persons legally authorized as aforesaid, or
shall harbor OF conceal such fugitive, SO as to
prevent the discovery and arrest of such per-
son, after notice or knowledge of the fact that
such person was fugitive from service or
labor as aforesaid, snail, for either of said Of
fences be subject to fine not exceeding one
thousands dollars, and imprisonment not ex-
ceeding six months, by indictment and con-
viction before the district court of the United
States for the district in which the offence may
have been committed, OF before the proper
court criminal jurisdiction if committed with
lin any ono ofthe organized territories of the
United States; and shall moreover forfeit ant
pay by way Of civil damages to the party in
lured by such illegal conduct the sumo ont
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-18
Foreign Thentricals.

A new drama, called "Our American Coxsin," has
been written for Mr. Josh Silsbee, by Mr.. Tom
Taylor.
Mr.. Phelps is creating favorable impression on
the frequenters OF the Queens Theatre, Dublin, by
his excellent acting.
Miss Glyn is engaged at the Theatre Royal, Dub
lin. for twelve nights.
Mr. Bourcicnut has written Il new play Tor the
Princess's Theatre, London
A now farce called ''Kecley worried by Buck
stone," will be Immediately produced at the Hay
market Theatre.
est. George and the Dragon has been revived ut
Astleys Amphitbcatrc, and has proved highly at
tractyc. Mr. Alfred Cooke sustains the character
Of Englands champion.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Kcan announce now play, by
the author Of "The Wifc's Secret and new
drama, the occasion of their joint benefit, on the
18th inst.
At the National Standard Theatre, London, the
comic pantommc Of 'Mother Goose has been re-
yived, MS the Whitsuntide novelty. Mr.. 4. Mat
thews is engaged as clown.
1t is rumolcd that Mr. Dumbolton, from America
Geometry manager of the st. Jamess Theatre Scre-
naders). has made liberal offers for Drury Lane
Theatre, to be opened as circus by new corps Of
American eouestrians.
new bnlesgue spectacle, founded on a tale in
the Arabian Nights Entertainments, has been per-
formed during the week at the Olympic Theatre
London, with complete success.
Her Majesty and Prince Albert, with large par
ty honored her Majesty's Theatre, the French plays
and the German plays, with their presence.
oWllE " thP llDlsIo VI eStflS, tHe
new eight act drama Of the ''Chan Of Events has
lot been played ut the Lyeeum Theatre : Tie
Game Of Speculation. and several tarces. have been
presented instead. Mis- Isabel Dickinson made her
first appearancc this season IN new comedictta,
called Taking by Storm"
The opera sea son ut the Surrey Theatre commenced
with " Cinderella in which Miss Romer and the
clever a'f'Sfcs engaged with her were heartily ap
llaudcd, and repeatedly cncored. Mr. Fitzball's
new oriental spectacle Of tho "Sccrct Pass, or the
Torrent of the Ghaur.e-Ghol," concluded the enter
tainmcnts. ana was received with loud demonsra-
tons Of applause. The pieces have been since re-
Ieated, and the house has been nightly crowded
The vocalsts of Drury Lane Theatre, homeless by
the retirement of Mr.. Bum from the tolls perils
and mischanccs OF management, have migrated to
Sndlers ellis Theatre, where, under the rule of Miss
p Horton. they intend to play a round of popular
operas The experiment commenced, on Monday
evening, with the English version Of Sonnambula,'
IN which Miss Louisa Pyne, Nr. w. Harrison, Mr..
Whitworth and company Of artists of superior
qualifications, acquitted themselves in manner that
elected thunders Of applause from a crowded audi
cnce In the burletta Of Midas which followed,
Miss X. laaes was rapturously received az Apollo.