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The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-09-09
WASHINGTON, ID. &.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1852.
TWENTY THOUSAND SUBSCRIBERS

During the hot months of summer, there is
generally falling Oft in the subscription lists
of weekly newspapers. This year, we supposed
that the excitement of the Presidential canvass
would induce the great majority Of subscribers
whose terms were running out, to renew, and
probably bring in few new subscribers, So as
to prevent any reduction of our list. But our
moderate expectations have been far exceeded
Within the last two months, three thousand
new subscribers have sent in their names so
that our issue on the first of this monh was
TWENTY THOUSAND. and still the number is
increasing. From indications, we infer that
other presses with which we affiliate are also
rapidly multiplying their subscribers. What
does this mean An abatement Of Anti-Sla.
very feeling among the People! Apathy on
the great question Of the age? Appreciation
of the Compromise and Fugitive Law Acqui-
escence in the Democratic and Wing Baltimore
platforms The suppression of Agitation and
Free Discussion! sympathy with the Wing
and Democratic Parties in their self-immola-
ton upon the altar of Slavery!
1t is hardly too much to claim that the Free
Soil and Ant-Slayery press Of this country now
has access to the hearts of five hundred thou
sand OF its citizens, aud yet the old party lead
ers and presses in their elrctioneering for their
favorite candidates, overlook this fact and for
the most part proceed on the assumption that
the only class OF voters respectable enough to
be appealed to and conciliated, is Southern
shareholders Blind leaders of the blind the
time is coming when they will all fall into the
ditch together. The fact that upon slavehold-
ing ground an organ of Slavery established
by wealthy politicians of the South, and con
ducted with great holiness and ability, died for
want of fund, after hard struggle of two
years while upon the same ground, the Ma
houoi Era the antagonist Of Slavery, without
any funds save such a. are legitmately derived
from its own subscription list in detinance of
the Slave Power and of the Old political Or
CARNATIONS Of the country is now in its sixth
year with twenty thousand cash-paying sub
scribers should admonish them of the enduring
and steadily advancing power of the Anti-Sla-
very Sentiment.
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A CORRECTION.

Since the article in this number referring t.
the publication of Pierce record, was written,
our printers inform ny that that record, ~ it
appeared in our paper, was not ordered to be
printed by the Wing COMMITTEES but that
southern Democrats and Northern Wings and
Democrats bought large numbers Of the docu-
ment in pamphlet form.
Again that record az prepared by us, APP
pearcd in the tnion the very day our own pa
Der was puhlishrd-ThurSday- was print
ed with some PREDATORY remarks. IN the Un'ou
office under the title of "a Wing fboihon A.
tack. in pamphlet form, thousands of copies OF
which were sent 10y Democrats to the South.
VIII the Union please copy
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The steamer America has arrived at HALIFAX,
with Liverpool and London dates to the 2ist
ultimo. The following items of news have been
transmitted to us by telegraph
The Ministerial journals announce with per-
Gao, confidence the termination of the fishing
dsrn,s The terms are stated to be an abso-
Iute reciprocity, 80 far AZ the right of fishing is
concerned the Americans TO have the liberty
10 fish in British waters and the British to fish
in American waters, within three miles OF the
shore measured to the nearest shore, withou'
distinction a. to bay or open sea, A.
The Duke of Hamilton died recently NJ ms
residence. ~
G.P.R. James, the novelist has been appo9ts
ed British Consul ut Nerfslk, Virginia s
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RECOLIECT.

That after the Both of this month, the post
age Of the Era if paid in advance, for any dis
lance, will be only % cents year, or 81.
cents quarterly.
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The TINES, of Cincinnati, Ohio, has lately
enlarged its size, and improved its appearance
in all respects 1t is one Of the best edited
and most firmly established papers in that city.
The editor is Independent, moderate, and phi
losophical, and has lately done himself great
credit by his warfare against the unjust and
offensive pretensOns of Catholicism
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CAMPAIGN CLUBS.

At the earnest solicitation of numerous
friends and hoping to enlarge all more rap
idly the circle Of anti-slayery readers, and that
they may be kept fully advised Of the political
doingS during the present campaign, We have
concluded to offer the Era 10 ciubS for tour
months which will embrace nearly the whole
period Of the campaign, and the time during
which official results will he made public, ON
the following terms.
Ten copies will be sent from the LIST Of sep
TENDER to the LIST of January, for Fire Dollars
the person making up the club being entitled
to an extra copy.
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The WIGS OF New JERSEY, on the I'd, at
Trenton, held State Convention, which Is SAID
to have been numerously attended, for the pur-
pose of Amounting Presidential electors.
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Mr. JENKINS, of Baltimore, has twice been
nominated by the Wings of that city as their
candidate for Mayor, and has twice declined
He is either very modest or very hopeless.
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Mr.. CLEMENS. of Alabama, in a speech de-
lvered in New Hampshire, abiding to Mr..
Hale, said that no man IN the United States
Senate stood higher M his regards as man and
gentleman Mr. Clemens is not alone IN his
favorable opinion. Our candidate is probably
the most popular man in the Senate.
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to the truth, neighbor.
LIBERTY CONVENTION

The National Convention of Liberty Men.
represented by Gcrrit Smith and VIM Goodell
met at Canastota, New York, on the list inst
The assembly was not large, though several
States were represented. George Thomas o.
New York, was, on motion of Mr. Smith, elect
ed President A Committee on Resolution,
was appointed, which at subsequent period
made majority and minority reports. The
Tribune says:
The Business Committee subsequently re-
ported, through Mr. Goodell, series of resolu
tons, the substance of which is that the Lib
erty party will not cooperate with the Free
Democracy, because it recognises the legality
of Slavery. The majority report recommends
the nomination Of candidates for the Presiden.
cy and Vice Presidency
The minority report was read by Gerrit
Smith, and recommends that no nominations
for President and Vice President should be
made, and that the party should cooperate
with the Free Democrats, but still retain their
present Liberty party organization; hoping
that the Free Democracy will purify their plat
form and become right, after a season
The reports were debated at length that day
and the next, when, the vote being taken by
yeas and nays, the majority report was reject
ed-yeas AL nays So and the minority report
was adopted-yeas 80, nays &c.
committee was then appointed Gerri,
Smith, charman-to confer with Messrs. Hale
and Julian, as to their views concerning the
legalization of Slavery. The Convention ad
iourned to meet again on the lst October.
Mr.. Goodell, and those who concurred with
him, had meanwhile seeded. and retiring t,
another place, an independent Presidential
ticket was nominated-Wm Goodell for Pres
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Mr. JULIAN, the candidate for the Vice Pres
idency, has taken the stump. He is wise
man, in not suffering himself to be disabled tor
active service by his nomination
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REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENTS IN CUBA

There are indications of deep disaffection
among the people of Cuba towards the authori-
ties. Revolutionary movements are reported to
be on foot and it is known that the Government
is resortng to the most severe measures of sup
preston That the revoutionists have a certain
understanding with an organization in this coun-
try, determined to aid them whonever circum-
stances may render it expedient, is beyond all
doubt. This fact has been brought to the no
tice of our Government by the Spanish Minis
ter, so that prompt measures of prevention may
be taken.
Such measures may prove etiectual for a
time, but no longer than We have an Admins
tration unaggressive in its character. With
an Administration like that Of Mr. Polk bent
upon the acquisition of Slave Territory, the
"Order of the Lone STAR" as it is called, would
soon signalize itself by some daring act of ag-
erosion. We regard the acquisition of Cuba
as the settled policy of that class of Slavery
Propagandists who effected the annexation of
Texas and the dismemberment Of Mexico.
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A WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE.

The Chicago Daily Tunes, heretofore neutral
has hoisted the names of Hale and Julian
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Mas. SwIssHELM' Saturday pisiter, oil
Pittsburgh, has come out in support OF John r.
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VIII H. G. Zimmerman, who sends uS So
with twelve names ~ subscribers to the Era.
please favor us with the name of the Post OUcc
10 which he desires them sent
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THE Ono FREE.SoILrRs are all alive.
Meetings are advertised throughout the State.
1t is now said by many that Mr., Hale will
draw as largely from the Democratic as the
Wing ranks.
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SoME NorlcEs or MEETINGS which were
sent during our absence We're omitted through
no such omission may again occur We find
also few reports Of proceedings, which it is
too late to insert which ought to have appear
ed when forwarded
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Mn PARprE. State Senator in Ohio from
Medina county, repudiates Pierce ana Ming
and goes for Hale and Julian.
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THE MASSACHUSETTS, Who CONVENTION
met on the LIST, at Worcester, nominated John
H. Clifford, of New Bedford, for Governor, and
appointed an electoral ticket Resolutions were
passed, sustaining the Administration, eulogiz-
ing General Scott and affirming Wing Princi-
Piles generally. Daniel Webster was not rec
ognised, nor was the Compromise mentioned
but the Commonwealth says that every indig-
nant allusion to him was received with vocifer-
Gus applause.
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Our PosITIoN.--If our friends want to know
where to find us, let them read the Era
What we think and say, what We are doing
and intend to do, may be learned from its edi-
torial columns far more satisfactorily than
through private reports Whenever We intend
to change our course, We shall announce it in
time openly and explicitly so that nobody
may be cheated.
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JOSEPH M. Roof well known by his fearless
opposition to Slavery in the last Congress, is in
the field for Hale and Julian.
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The INDEPENDENT DEMOCRAT is the title of
a new advocate of the Independent Democracy,
started at Elyria, Lorraine county, Ohio, in DR..
Townshends district, 1t is vigorously edited,
and strikes heavy blows. DIR. Townshend goes
into the field against Hunkerism,
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IMPROVEMENT IN MILLISG.-We beg to re-
fer our readers concerned in the extensive
business of Flour Milling to publication in
another column, respecting valuable improve
meut in the machinery of -four mills, lately in
vented by II respectable citizen Of New York,
From the fact that nine out Of the ten Of the
large Touring mills in Georgetown and vicinity
have adopted and contracted with Mr. Hotch-
kiss the inventor, for his :" tram-block we
cheerfully recommend it to the attention Of the
public
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The WHlGs OF New HAMPsHIRE, in Con-
vention assembled at Concord on the ist nomi-
mated James Bell, Of Milford, for Governor
Presidential electors were chosen. The re-
ligious test was denounced, and nothing was
said about Slavery the Compromise, or the Flu
gitive Law
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THE New YORK EVENING Posi- publishes in
its daily edition of the Sd, the whole of MIR.
Summers speech on Slavery, which it COM
mends in strong eloquent and unqualified
terms. The Post, replying to taunt of the
Times, announces that it intends to print the
speech in a cheap pamphlet form, deeming it
"by no means the least important of our docu-
ments for the campaign" The Post evidently
proceeds on the assumption that, if the dissem-
ination of sound principles will not aid its can
didate, it is his own lookout
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-10-27
TIIE PLATFORMS.
THE WHO PLATFORM.

The whi.s o! the United States, in convention
principles by which they controlled and and
now, ever relying upon the Intelligence Of the Amer
people, abiding confidence in their capacity for
and their continued devotion TO the Con
and The Union do he @ Ss as q
and maintenance OF which their national organization
l. The Government OF United States is OF limited
and it is confined TO the exercise of powers
necessary proper carrying tho granted powers into
full execution. that all powers not thus granted
cessary implied expressly reserved to the States
| spectivSy and to the people
reserved rights the General Government sustained in
powers and the Union should be revered
9. That while struggling freedom, everywhere, enists
warmest sympathy OF The hg party still adhere
his Farewell Address of keeping ourselves free from
all entangns alliances with foreign and Of never
quitting stand foreign ground. That
mission Republic is not to propagate opinions,
Ghe but Sr Of so by
Success and justice the blessings OF seltov
4. That the people make eontro. the Govern
on they should obey its Constitution laws and trca.
ties as they would retain their sercspect and tho &c
speet which they claim and will enforce from foreign
lt"Ycrs.
tho 'rotcst economy, and sufficient for the e.
"ses thereof in time OF PEACE ought to be mainly dcri
and lcvying duties. policy requires Just
ties wnen praetieabc whereby suitable
be assured to American industry equally 10 all GLASS;
G. The Constitution vests Congress the power to open
and repair harbors and from naVga.
rivers; cxpedient that Congress shall exercise
power reheerer such improvement: are necssgry for
The defenre for the protection and facility OF
with foreign nations among the States; such
improvements being in instance, national and gent
| eral in their character
T. The Federal and State Governments parts of
SYSTEM alike necessary for the common prosperity
security, ought TO be regarded alike with cordial,
haba and imrsoveable attachment. Respect for the
BY The or o
sidcraton of national OF State, and individual wctr
s. The series OF acts OF the Dist Congress, commonly
known the Compromise Adjustment Chc act for the
recovery OF fgves from labor included,) received
acquiesced in by the Wings OF the United States
settlement in principle and substance OF the subjects
TO which they relate and far these acts concerned
maintain them, and insist their enforcement,
until time and experience shall demonstrate the necessity
further legislation guard against the evasion of the
the hand, and the abuse of their powers on
the other not airing their present efficiency TO carry
the require the Constitution, and depre
all agitation of the questions thus settled
dangerous peace and win dscounenarcc all efforts
continue such agitation whenever, wherever,
or however made and will maintain this settlement as
essential to the nationality of the Wing party anu the In.
4 ter ty a IJUion
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1862 nIAGNlFICENIsl OCfA Ur 1882
f99t, & DRY GOODS.
5a-s,5. MINI T. Sci RY

MONROE STREET, Wheeling Va, is now receiving
stmportaons, and from the best manufactures
country. carefully selected expressly for the
Els7 Ess a JoBBING TRADE.
or the best fabrcs designs and colors which
spectfIly soicts examination from his old customers
aud Country Merchants
CLOTHS-s stock consists in part the best make RS
and Of the usual variety OF colors both Foreign and
CASSIMERES-Bla black and doeskin as woll as OF
great variety of the choicest fancy colors-
SATlNETTS-Black Blue Steel.nixed, fancy Green and
Browns &c. A very full and complete stodk; also
"a II Twcads and Cy. Jeans.
OVER colored blankets, pilot and beaver
IL = cloths and other such goods in variety.
PRlNTS-A very large stock OF the best makers OF fast
- malder c0ors. As well as the most common kind
,.,.,g Of low priced prints for comforts, &c.
DRESS GOODS-Ginghams, de lains, cmb'd lustIc
ylan and fg'd black alpncas, we'll as OF coloTs
OF the best variety, both figured and plain.
WHITE GOODS-Ane extensive stock OF cambria figured
and plain, jaconets, Swiss and Scotch mills. In.
'i1 da, book thread and cotton laces, edgngs, etc,
in variety, also Irish linena: "a -e,l
CAPS-Mcns, boys and chidrens velvet and cloth caps
i-- also Mexican hats, most desirable lot.
ALSO-Shawls ribbons, hosiery, umbrellas brown and
bcached muslins, shifting, checks, Ticking, &c.
q Sc;, together with full and complete stock OF
Notions all sorts, usually wanted and eltogcth.
or fcelwel ed my stock is SO complete that
when it is examined and the prices told, 1t Will be
"a found in all respects, perhaps superior TO any
" '''s stock or Goods before offered in the market.
auso4. 7s5ial5 VI w. T. sELBY.
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New Fall Goods!

1IS morning we will commence opening Fall stock
/ OF Goods among which may be found the following:
10 1g-,Ifl5 DRESS SILKS
Very rich Plain black GrG De- Rhine
Cod & blk Satin de Chine Silk Tissues, Heavy and rich
Madame Dc Rossi Brocadcs for fall wear,
entirely new, Stewart RAID Siiks IN en-
Gro dc Antique f9tat trely new designs
French Muslin DeLaines Plain and Figured.
Mourning Six and Wool Mouslin De Laines
French Chintzcs, very beautiful.
Bombazines, Lupns make, extra
of Fall Shawls is uncquacd for elegance
and variety, consisting OF 49, ~ --lag
Ermine fur Shayvs, all colors-
iThbet Palm Shawls, all coors. i't ~"
Grape Shaws, at all prices, Embroidered and plain
French Cashmere Shaws. So SO. p 81 9Ha3
Bay State and French Plaid shawls. s9.llatis
a! TRIMMINGS, EMBROIDERIES, &c.
Embroidered Flouneing in Swiss and Jaconet Muslins
Jaconet and Swiss EdginGs and 1nsertings.
Ricn Trimmings in great variety, for dresses,
Trimming Buttons, in new designs
} Frlnges and Laces in every width. ri
Wide Black and colored Velvet Ribbons.
Narrow 81. lIg9 do for Trimming. s7iEII 40
Trimming Ribbons entirely new style:
sept3 o. W. HElShELL q 20.
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LATER FROM TEXAS.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. &c.
The New Orleans mail arrived through to-day
and brings dates from Texas to the 18th instant.
The Governor censured for calling out volun-
teers, unnecessary provocation to hostties. The
survey of the ella river was completed by Commits
sioner Bartlett. Jennings is probably elected At
torney- General, beating Sayles, the highest COM
petitor, about 200 votes.
Lieut.. w. P. Street, of the United States army,
committed suicide at Fort McCarit. Eleven United
States soldiers were imprisoned for highway rob-
berry. Outrages and depreiations still continue.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-10-27

4, IvurysE CRowp assembled at the Court
House, last night, to hear the address OF Gen.
ora, LESLIE COINS of Kentucky, a gentleman
whose distinguished services, both civil and mill
,ry enabled him TO speak KIN owingly of our illus
,rious standard bearer, Gen. Scott, and he did SO
with powerful effect. While he advocated with
unanswerable arguments, our noble old Hero, we
ID not think he said anything at which our Dem
ocratic friends could take the least exception His
Speaking appeals to the reason, rather than the
nassions of the populace. We trust that he may
be prevailed upon to again address the people OF
North Western Virginia.
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BY the National Line.
rgLEGRAPHEp FOR HEpAlLY lNTELLGKNc
MIR. WEBSTER.

~ -"--- BOSTON, Uct. 70.
President will not attend the funeral of Mr.. Web
ster.
A post mortem examination shows that Mr.. Web
ster died of disease of the liver, and the immedi-
ate cause of his Geath,was hemorrhage ofthe stom-
ach and bowels, owing to morbid situation OF the
blood, in consequence of the above disease also,
tlropsy of the abdomen.
A public meeting will be held on Wednesday to
take measures for the erection of colossal statue
to Mr.. Webster in Boston, Edward Everett heads
the call.
requested that demonstrations in favor OF Mr.. Web
ster be postponed.
Committee adjourned last night, TO this even
ing, when plan of action will be submitted.
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FROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, OCT. 70.
The members of the Bar held meeting this NOR
ming and adopted resolutions expressive of the high
estimate entertained of Mr.. Webster's character
A eulogy was delivered by the Hon. Reverdy john
son.
The death of Mr.. Webster was appropriately
noticed to-day in the Courts, and an adjournment
was ordered as mark of respect. The Superior
Court adjourned and an eloquent eulogy was deliv-
cred by VIM. Fell.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsHINGToN, Oct 2G.
A rumpus, ending in fist fight, came off this
morning at Winder's building. The parties were
two officers in the U. S. Army, namely, Col. Rob
erts, and Capt. Mclean, and Col. Roberts had
rather the worse Of the affair. The contest grow
ing out of Capt. McLean's letter respecting Gen.
Pierce in Mexico. Capt. Hardcastle was also a
party in the quarrel. The Adiutant General issued
immediate orders for the arrest of Capt. Mclean
for striking a superior officer.
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o,y,y; to our duties in connection with the Fair,
,rd other public movements of YESTERDAY, there is
a deficiency in the editorial departments to-day
which is doubtless supplied in other reading matter
ouite as interesting to the public.