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NATIONAL UNION CONVENTION AT PHILA-
DELPmA.-The Philadelphia Sun publishes the
following proceedings of the Convention ;"
which nominated Mr.. Webster for the Presi-
dency. The Ledger states that after a long
hunt, it was ascertained that such COnven-
ton met in back room of one of the hotels.
This body met in the afternoon, when the pro-
ceedings of Saturday were made public The
following are the officers:
Preadenf-Hon. Charles f.. Stewart of Mis-
sissippi.
Tice Preadents-Noah Beesley, Massachu-
sets G. Burgess, Connecticut; Edw'd Young,
Rhode Island Edward Sanford New York II.
c. Mcintyre New Jersey; VIM. Baker, Penn
sylvania; VIM. Ray, Delaware Atlee Morgan,
Maryland; S. j. Caldcleugth, Virginia; VIM.
Lane, North Carolina; Benjamin f. Clark,
District Of Columbia Richard Thomas, Ga.
w. S. A. Anstay, Alabama.
The Convention nominated Hon Daniel
Webster for President, and Hon j. w Kenne-
dy, of Pennsylvania, for Vice President-the
former unanimously for the latter two ballots
were had, as follows:
First balot-Howell Cobb, II: H. S. Foote,
9; c. j. Jenkins, %; J. w. Kennedy "A: X.
Toombs, 10; A. H. Stephens 9. Total cast,
84--necessary to "A choice, Sc.
Second ballot--C j. jenkins, 90 J. w Ken
nedy, So Howell Cobb 3 VIM A. Graham, /.
After providing for formal tender of nomi-
nations, the Convention adjourned sine die.
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THE LAND BiLLs.--It will be seen by our
Congressional reports that the Senate Com
mittee have reported adversely both on the
Homestead and Mr.. Benefits bill On the
Homestead bill, Mcssrs. Baldwin and Dodge
voted aye, and Messrs. Felch, Pratt, and In
derwood, no. On Mr.. Benefits bill Messrs.
Pratt and Underwood voted aye, and Messrs.
Baldwin and Dodge no. Although the Home
stead bill has been defeated for this session we
trust the friends Of the measure will continue
to agitate until success crowns their efforts. y
ISrEavENTIoN.--An extract from the speech
Of Hon. John Wells, of New York, on Intcrven-
ton, delivered in the House, July 2d VI be
found in another part of this paper Hen Dters
his dissent from the Wing platform, or rather
from the Interpretation given Of it by SOME of
the conservatives Of that party. We commsnl
the extract to attention.
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A correspondent asks

A correspondent asks
"When and where are we to get cheap
edition of Uncle Toms Cabins 1t would do
well in German"
Will not some enterprising publisher act on
this hint, and get out German edition!
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ErtrGct Of Letter dated Constantine, Michigan,
July 20, 1882.
Enclosed are 81 for two copies of the Era
for one year | cannot vote for either Scott or
Pierce Commence with the number contain
ing DR.. TownshendPs speech | have read Mr.
Giddings's speech, and think it the best | ever
read will endeavor to get some more sub
scribers SOON j. p q.
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Extract Of a Letter dated COOpervihe Lancaster
Co, Pa, July, DC, 1852
Enclosed you will find $40, for which send
IL copies Of the Era for six months have
taken some extra trouble to circulate your pa
per, and think it must convert every reader to
the cause of Freedom L.C.
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THE HENRY Clay DISASTER The total
number of dead bodies recovered from the
burning of this vessel is TO- 81 have been rec
ognised by names
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The SOUTHERN Pass, in it's issue Of Mon
day, states that its publication will cease for
the present. Its editor, Mr. Fisher, says there
is $4,000 due the establishment
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JUDGE CONHLING, Of New York has been
confirmed by the Senate as Minister to Next
co, in place of Hon. X. p. Letcher, recalled at
his own request
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Indiana, July % 1852.
This is a time when every friend of human
ity should be active Enclosed send SlI lol
ten subscribers 1t has been with considerable
difficulty that | have obtained these names
owing to the prejudice that is rife in this State
against Anti-Slavery periodicals will do all
can to circulate your paper S.B
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25

or made slaves. so augmented lhe ranks OF
hat turbulent order. that in very short
line, il assumed the shape OF huge poliu
cal Hydra. threatening to crush IA It's noi
some colts the Beautiful GODDESS OF liberty
We are informed by one of the writers OF
that period that the number OF slaves was
30 great, that It's was proposed to have them
assigned a distinctive dress, which, how.
ever, the Senate forbid. lest ascenaiuing
their actual strength they should set about
>uhvertng The government and, Juvenst
says T. 8, y 1907 It was the pride OF every
ciuzen 10 have II inquired Of him. " qiOd
p,iScR ScTCus, how many servants does
he iced, What etse than utter annlmlation
cOu.d have been the destiny OF a native pre-.
t,nliuglo freed ,mwhlrh was unable 10 keep
uplhe dl~lrnctions between he different or
drrs OF sorieIy, and when II became as cay
a matter for the slave TO command as obey
v henever such a crisis as this occurs In the
affairs OF slnvpholding State, freedom tuids
its wings, aud behold n nation of slaves is
born in a day! Such state of things
could nj continue long al Rome. The bar
baran aud plebesn slaves were not long
in the dark a. regards their power Under
daring chieflaus they resisted the authority
of government aud made the veteran Ie-
gions, the only support Of the Republic,
tremb before their resistess might. The
patriciau order becnme politically extinct,
aud the Eternal City exhibited naught else
than The spectacle OF vast amphilheatre, OF
slaves, carrying Justice at the point OF their
swords, aud bowmg their submissive necks
to the tyranny of every bloody character
who might conceive a passion for the In
pera Purple. JUSTICE.
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25
For the WooduilIe Republican.

The auther now takes up the inspired
volume and the pagan writings of antiquity
and makes them the Jachin aud Boaz.
of his beautiful temple. He studies the
genius Of language. and quaffs at their pure
fountain.sourcs the chryslal waters of truth.
He opens the great book of nature, and
throws food of light upon her hidden ar.
cana. He fathoms the depths Of science,
and. collecting her most precious gems, sets
them in the shining circlet of his own
tiara-crown.
In commencing to discuss the subjec, oi
Negro Slavery" he does not let tall the
curtain in order 10 shift the scene. change
the actors, and the grand Drama with far
cicAi display hut makes Othello the char.
acter. the morale and ad captandum argn.
ment Of the whole play. lie wanders back
to primeval time, and seating him meath
the umbrage Of the walls of Eden" beholds
the commission of that sad. fatal act which
shut out from mans SHINING soul hat divine
influx, through which be was alone enabled
20 hold sweet converse with The hosts oi
heaven. He bears the cnfse. witnesses the
expulsion, and sees "the far. flashing Of the
Cherub's sword"
lie listens to the sad murmerings OF the
sons OF men. as they painfully "sLavs" the
grosnd. IN orde. to satisfy The craving wan
OF nature, and witnesses that frs, frenziet
oulburst Of human passion which gave death
his earliest trophy. and stamped upon tn,
murderers brow lasting "mGyk' by which
men should always know him. He OBJ
serves the human family multiply. but sncl
midnight pail hangs over the moral worl,
thai . universal destruction is pronounced
upon the sinful race. Mercy extends he
arms. Int. out OF vast number OF breathing
souls. only eight living and faithful being
ride in safety. over the wrecks Of snbmef
gea planet. Among that number is lines
descendant of the msrkedCain whom Ham,
adescendani of the vlrtuous "Seth, hs
taken to wife. She [Naamah] becomes tn
mother OF Caanan. and consequently th'
head representation through the ssayked
Cain--of eur present negro race. suoh
the authors very ingenious and Plau
slble theory Of accounting for that grea
physicai pIienomenan--'God's image carve
in ebony" This idea we beliegs to be en-
tirely original with the author, and exhibit
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25
Bceking outy a Position. "A some-

Bceking outof a Position. "A some-
what excenIne lawyer being engaged
10 defend ha,d case, not being alto
gether pleased with the rulings Of the
presiding Judge, remarked lhat he be-
iieved The whole court could be bought
with n peck ofbeanS. The Judge, of
course. took this remark IN high dud-
geon, and ordered he lawyer 10 sit
down, aud demanded oI him AN apollo.
" tor hi contempt OF court, and threats
rned h,m with commi inent. II he did
not apologize.
The lawyer, after little reflection,
remarked
Il have said that believed the court
could be bought with peek OF beans.
] said II with 'ut refeciion, and wish
o take il back. Bur, IL had put II u.
half bushpl, never would have ta>
ken it b'ck IN thr world"
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25
2 NNNA& M.


May, sweet May, again is come,
May that frees the land from gloom;
Children, children up and zee
All her stores of iolity.
On the laughing hedgerow's side
She had spread her treasures wide
She is in the greenwood shade,
Where the nightingale hath made
Every branch aud every tree
Ring with her sweet melody;
Hill and dale are May own tire asures,
Youths rejoice in sportive measures
Sing ye! join the chorus gry:
Hail this merry, merry May.
Up, then, children! we will go,
" here the blooming roses grow;
Il In joyful company,
We the bursting flowers will see;
Up. your festaI dress prepare!
Where gay hearts are meeting, there
May hath pleasures most inviting,
Heart, and sight, and ear deighling;
Listen to the birds sweet song.
Hark how soft it floats along.
Couttly DANES our pleasures share :,
Never saw l, May so fair:
Therefore, dancing will we go,
Youths rel oice the fow'rets blow
Sing ye join the chorus gay!
Hail this merry, merry May!
Book Of tie Months.
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25

STRANGE TSs'T IT l--As long as man
gets six dollars week. he can live and
get along rather quietly and conienied
but as soon as bis wsges reach twelve
dollars week, he needs tweniy>iour
gets in'debt and "bus,s up,n At that.
Man is high pressure engine. vanity
IL The Steam. money the tuei--apply
the principal and you have the facts.
Make an oath 0n't-Er.
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25
From ths Z. si,,ie Register.
Death Of a Fugitive slave.

We mentioned GEOGRAPHICALLY, = few
DAYS since. that fugitive slave had
been killed, while being arrested, at
Columbia, Penn :, by Mr. Ridge'y, a po-
lice officer, from Maryland. This case
Is likely to prove one &c the most trou-
blrsome and exciting that has occur
red since the passage Of the Fugitive
law. and will probably cause an angry
contest between Pennsylvania aud Ma
ryland.
The facts ollhe case are substantial
Is the tnlluwing:
Mr. A. G, nnlgely. ofthe police firm
oi Zrll Il Bidgely. lcli d ,llinlore on The
2sth ult., for the purpose oi arresiing
two fugitive slaves, belnnging 20 Geo.
W. Hall and L II Michael. of Hart
ford county, who were understood 10 he
nj Columbia. Having procured the as
sisiance Of Deputy Marshal Snyder, of
Harrisburg. theysproc"rded to Colum-
hia, both we'll armed. in~order 10 he en-
ahled properly to defend themselves,
should the, br caught in Christiana
massacre. On reaching Columbia they
strolled quietly along 10 the western
section of the town, but they could see
that their steps were dogged by mum
ber of blacks, who suspected the object
of their visit.
They finally reached a board yard.
in which they had heen informed one
of the fugiives was ~ work. aud upon
walking around recognized their man.
hey walked leasuleIy towards him,
before he had any ide, oI their inten.
ton In twintling they were surrnun-
ded by about 80 cxcted negrots. who,
comprphending he reason nfihe arrest
clamorrd for his immediate release
The.iugitive also commenced 10 resist,
and getting one of Mr. Ridgely's fingers
In his mouth. commenced 10 grind IL
most hurrib'y with hisleeih. A moment
previous Ridgly hnd drawn his reyolv-
er, for the purpose of intimidaflng the
slave, as well ms the excited mob, de-
.erinined TO use 10 IL necessary, bul not
until all other means OF subjugation
proved unavailing.
The attention Of Mr. Ridgrly was cal.
led from the mob 10 the fugili . by the
horrible pain inflicted by the hitting of
his finger and placing the muzzle ofthe
pisiIr AT bis throat. threatened 10 fire IL
he did not let go. The negro sill held
on, and the mob hrchme more furious,
when the piAol exploded and ihe ne
gro fell dead. Rdgely insists hat the
shooting was no. intentional, ~ he was
at The moment il exploited aboufrais.
ing the barrel TO use ihe butt oil il on
the negroes head. Whilst The ab0li>
iionists it, and about Columbia contend
il WAS iuten lOnal."
Ridgcly succeeded In evading the
mob, effected his escape into Maryland
and delivered himself TO the Governor.
He proposed TO surrender to the Cover
nor OF Pennsylvania, bat Gov. Lowe
advised him to await for tie future ac>
tion ofGoy. Bigler.
Gov Bigler iS.a democrat, and in Ca.
vor Of executing the Fugitive Law. IL
is TO be hoped that he will promptly re-
fuse to make a requlsition for Ridge
| y.
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25

The Rev. Mr. E., who lived not 1000
miles from Portland. was writing his
discourse for the next sabbath. Stop
ping occasionally to review what he
had written, and to erase that which
he was disposed to improve. be was
accosted by his little son, who was but
hree years old.
Father. does God tell yeu what to
preachi" 1850
Certainly. my child"
"Then what makes sou scratch /,
out"
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25

Old Boy-This rs often used as respec.
table appeIaiion for the devil or satan. Il
is said 10 have originated thus: A little lad
once inquired ii The devil was not once a
little boy, like himself
"Yes, 'oDny. but he never was young
he was an oid boy ie The beginning
"Well, il be wap old. he didn't know e.
nough 10 keep him aui Of the 6re---did he
pa"
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25

Question for mathemoticioas.--If If an
elephant can travel eight niles in an
hour. and carry his truak, how much
farther could he travel 1.-The had boy
to carry it Tor himl
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25

Not so SloW-The following was sia>
ted by law professor at Paris TO his
pupils:
A gentleman dying, made his will IN
which he provided thai If his wife. then
enciente, should have hoy. he would
have Two thirds of the properly and his
mother the remainder. But If it was a
girl, then the mother was TO have two
thirds and the daughter one third. Now
il happened that boy and girl were
born. The professor inquiIed how the
properly was TO be divided according
10 The wish Of the tpstafor. lie called
upon one of the pupils and asked him
gravrly:
"Sir. what was the intention of The
testniorl"
"Sir," answered the student, "it was
TO have but one child"
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25
RADm 8 q

THE WoopvILLE REPUBLIcAH is issued week
iy at three dollars year, if paid in advance
or four dollars, if payment be delayed until
the expiration of six months;
ApvERrrsEmEsrs inserted at 81 90 pei
square (which is ten Iines) for the first inser
ton. and fifty cents for each continuance
The usual discount made to yearly advertisers
Where the number of insertions are not mark
ed. thew will be continued during the pleasure
of the publisher. and charged accordingly
ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES for State oihces
$40 90: for county Offices, SIS OO-inVarabiy
in advance
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25
The Coming Contest.

The South Side Democrat commences a
long article upon the coming Presidential
contest
"Under whom shall we fight Winfield
Scott is the candidate Of the whlg party
The command Of Seward is obeyed. The
wings Of the south are vanquished by the
solid column OF their abolition allies. I,they
have honor they will never rally to the bat.
tie cry OF Seward II they be the ba-est po-
ltical prostitutes that ever hartered prinel-
pie iof pelf, they may yield to the embraces
OF III" charmei. who lnvtle. them 10 revel In
he Il euscious pleasure oftreasun. No 9th
er alternative remains . the wings OF the
south, but the deserlion Of their party or a
coaiIiun with Seward aud his te.oh band Vi
aboliIiOhisis. Seward, Johnston aud Gree.
y, til, iriumvirate Of traitors, have resl>tless
sway They have organized the wing party
for the campaign OF '52, aud Scott is It's tea
der. lie is already promoted, aud the ma
tiona convention Will give him his commie'
sion.
Upon the democratic party devolves the
lNspOHslutHNs VI hShhhE thN ba''''' W 'N
constitution and the south The solid col.
umn of aholiiouists marching aud wheeling
at the command Of Seward til horde OF
northern sposmen who are intent upon the
conquest aud pillage of the SOUTH must be
resisted. il resisted at all, by the party nam
ed in derisiOn. the UnterTi6ed democracy
The democratic party 10 impelled to the
struggle by every consideration which eau
affect The heart Of the patriot f; aud will be
sustained in the contest, by the recollection
of the victories which in Times past, il has
achieved over he same foe, II is rallied now,
as heretofore, upon the basis OF state rights
aud state sovereignty, aud il is summoned
again to defend the constitution against the
encroachmen,s Of federal ambition aud tana'
naticaI lust. We need not and we cannot
Disguise from ourselves the difficulties aud
the perlls OF the strife
The garland must he run for, not with
out dust and heat The democratic party
can triumph only by the concentration of all
its strength, directed by the UTMOST Skill
It has the power aud the resources to van
quish the enemy, bnt they must be subject
to the command OF him who eau employ
them with the greatest effect"
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25

u-The Governor Of South Carolina has
appointed w. +. De Sassnte. 10 The Senate
in place Of r, Bamwall Rhet,, resigned.
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25

TIE Japan Expedi ion MIR Websiers
instructions TO Com. Aniick have been pub
ished. It appears that the object OF the
expeditiou.is to form treaty with his bar
barous Majesty Of japan, especially and
msinIy with view 10 obisining supplies oI
c. al for our steamers passing that way, and
TO make accnra surveys ofibe little known
seas Of his dominions.
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25

The Columbus DemocyGt announces thai
Col McClung positively refuses the position
Of Eiecior rendered him by the .sle whig
convention
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25

believe that kicking against custom,
and splitting in The face OF fashion, is fu
lIe aud foolish endeavor Both may need
correcton.--but lheymust antwilI have their
own way.
IbeIi4ve that if the devil he the father OF
liars, he hao a plaguy large family to look
at'er, and that it is rapidly increasing.
believe girls are like kuiens--gently
smooth them the right way, and they rub
aud purr most ahectlonate,y bur give them
the contrary brush and their back IL mp in
the most disds nful manner. They like TO
be kissed, but sham delicacy about the
operation.
believe the human flesh is hard to digest
Jpunh didni sit easy upon the stomach o
,he Whale. ] believe that simple honesty
the nakeI truth. and pure virtue, and a
st,aghl up.aud down way of dealing with
the word have rs much advantage over The
wees, tricks, and -iralagems in The long run
as good square trLttihg horse has over a
prauchg pony ora rakey who goes his mile
or TWO like The mischief, aud lie done for the
rest Of The journey.
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25

The Mississippinu 10 felIcitating itself up.
on the prospect of incorporating the state
rights wings into the democratic party, and
receiving their votes in ,he fall. To this,
we certainly have no objection. We sho, Id
feel that we were in the wrong, f sl1ch
men weys acting ,oith Rs.
Thus speaks the Brandon Republican,
and we believe the same sentiments have
been uttered by others Of the wbig press
These gentlemen need give themselves no
uneasiness Ii is not probable that men act
ing from principle will be anxious to joiu
them in support NJ Webster, Fillmore or
Scott -MiSsiSSippida.
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25

TIE Otherside Of the Question. n.---Abon'
once in three months, When n negro is ar
reste.. at the North, and returned under the
fugitive law, every paper ofa certain hue IN
The South deems it n religious duty to an
nounce it, as showing that our rights are re-
spected. Such paragraphs as the following
are continually stalng them in the face, bat
so uDrecorded.
"n notice that nj recent abolition con
yention IN Cincinnati'. a grand plan for the
assisting Of runaway slaves on the way 10
Canada was adopted. A system o! cylhers
"a sor OF telegraphing-was in discussion,
so that the stealing might be conducted se>
cretly II was stated that one forwarding
agent at point OH the Ohio river, had 'pu;
through to Canada within one year, 1873
runaways.
The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-25

Anenti0n, IOung Mn.-1he young Ia.
dies Of Name have teren'ly formed them
selves into society for mutual impro t.
ment aud protection Among the lesoIu
lions adopted at regular meeting, we find
The following
THAT we will receive the attentions Of
no so-slyIed young gentleman, who has not
learned some business, or engaged in some
steady employment for . livelihood. for ii is
apprehended that after the bird is caught it
may starve to-death in the cage. That we
will promise to no young man, who is in the
habit Of tipping, for we are assured that his
wife will come to want aud his children go
barefoot.
"That we will marry no young man whe
is not patron OF his ueighborlood paper,
for we have not only strong evidence Of b 8
want Of Intelligence, but that he will prove
100 slingy or indolent TO provide for his fam.
lily educate his children, or encourage insti.
tnlions Of learning in his vicinity"