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The Pioneer and woman's advocate. (Providence, R.I.) 1852-185?, 1852-12-04

and is regarded by man as tool-an
appendage? 1t must be plain to every
unprejuiced mind that she must seek
her own enframhisement, before she
can help efectually to liberate others.
| would that woman could be convinced
of the importance Of the fact, that "ac-
cording to her own standard will be the
level Of her position in society,"" we
must not sit supinely waiting for others
to work out our salvation, we should
show ourselves worthy to exercise the
rights we CLAN, by cultivating an intel.
ligent spirit of self-reliance, "they who
would be free must strike the blow"
| know tas figure of progress that
a paper has been started, devoted to the
advocacy of the cause Of human rights,
and hope, like the pioneer Star that
arose in the East 1900 years ago, it
may shine forth before men, that they
may see its good works, and join in pro-
mitigating the unmutable truths which
it proclaims, and trust that women who
desire the elevation of the race will feel
it encumbent of them to aid the Editor
by contributing 10 its columns in what
ever manner they can best serve the
cause, we have not discharged our duty
to the editor, or ourselves when we
merely send our dollar, she merits our
aid in the form of sympathy and encou-
ragement, it require no small amount of
moral courage, to assume the response
bilities she has, and ,ce, to whom her
time and talents are devoted, should
render every assistance in our power to
tighten her burden.
But perhaps have used my share of
your paper for this time.
Yours for progress,
MApYF. THOMAS.
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LEGAL DISABILITIES OF WIvEs.-Lucy
Stone, in one of her add resses in the
Syracuse. Convention, as reported in
the Cleveland True Democrat,) gave
some graphic illustrations ofthe workings
of the laws in regards to woman. A.
mong others she mentioned case in
Boston, of a young lady who married.
bringing to her husband several thousand
dollars, He died four weeks after the
marriage, and his relatives came down
from the country, entered their claim
and secured two-thirds of her property,
Another, of mother, who had labor.
ed with all true woman's self.sacrific-
ing devotion, to accumulate sum sufi-
cient to carry her only child, au invalid,
to the sea-shore, as last chance of res.
toration, when the hard-hearted husband
and father learning the place of deposite
of this invaluable treasure, seized it. (you
know it was not stealing under the laaO,
it was has, because the avoman a0as his, he
owned her) appropriated it to pay old
debts, and left his child to die and his
wife to weep unavailing tears and suffer
untold miseries.
Another still, where young man, not
long married, was sinking into the grave,
leaving wife and daughter. A brother
Of his long married and childess, wished
greatly to obtain the child as his own,
and by continued persuasions succeeded
in securing an article making her over
to himself upon the death Of his brother.
He afterwards persuaded the mother to
consent to her return with him for a
mere visit, but when upon the death Of
the father, the mother wrote for her re.
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calmly and dispassionately, her duty to
herself and posterily in this matter. ]
would not encourage one rash step, but
| think that there is a time when en-
durance ceases to be- virtue, and the
long, subdued feelings Of outraged hu-
manity should be spoken, in a manner
that men will begin to see that we are
in earnest, that we cannot hold ourselves
amenable to laws that we have no voice
in making, we cannot voluntarily
pay taxes when we have not any con.
troll over the further disbursement of our
money. Government derive their just
powers from the consent of the govern
ed." When has woman given her con-
sent to this government According to
their own declaration Of independence,
we are not bound to respect the laws or
pay taxes, until we have the use of the
elective franchise. And | appeal to
women who own property, to look at it
in its true light, and see what system
of legalized robbery they are upholding
by Voluntarily putting their money into
the Golfers of this nation. when it takes
no cognizance of them as citizens. /
have lust received from an unknown
hand the Genius of Liberty" publish
ed in Cincinnati. 1t is devoted to the
interests Of American women. 1t con-
tains amongst other good things Is sug-
gestions for the elevation of woman, that
deserve the candid attention of the sex,
but my present limits do not allow me
to copy them. They embrace, self-cul-
ture. dress according to physiological
principles, agitation of the female suf-
frage, equal education, ect. But have
trespassed on you and your readers long
enough for one time would that it were
better, but if it inspires some Of your
readers to do better, shall be satisfied.
Yours, &c., MARY F. THOMAS.
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EAsrHAMpToN, Oct. 26, 1852

DEAR Mas. SPENCER Il received
your welcome letter to-day-thank you
for it. and for so many interesting items
in the history Of your life, and encour-
agements with regard to your business.
Your anxieties and trials are great
But we are invited to cast all our care
upon one that has promised, and is able
to sustain, nnder all circumstances in
life; may He guide and direct you, and
we need not fear the result. Thanks,
many thanks for your kind offer, in
which my husband heartily joins. l
wish could say something encouraging
with regard to the signs Of the times in
this place, and | expect to be able too
soon. l send you circular; you can
insert as much as you think best. |
shall assist you, and thereby be assist
ing poor, degraded woman, all in my
power. But it would take more than
Nancy Douglas to stir up people in some
places. In haste, your true friend and
co-operator. r. F. SMELL.
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For the Pioneer.
October, IS, 1852.
North Manchester, Wabash !
County, Indiana.
For the Pioneer.
Miss A. w. SPENCER:

Miss A. w. SPENCER:
| have been intending for some time,
to send you few thoughts for the Pio-
neer, but was prevented by disposition,
and now that | have read the letter of
our aged coadjutor, Nancy Douglass,
| think the young people if they can use
the pen at all, ought not to excuse them
selves. heartily join you in wishing
"their were thousands such women -
surely if there were we would soon have
a different state Of things from what we
now have. How cheering it is to see
persons who havo passed long career,
and their frosted locks bearing evidence
that they must soon leave this scene of
action, giving such happy assurance of
greater progression in the spirit home,
by the deep interest which they mani.
fest in the advancement of the principles
of truth and justice here, and it is hoped
that her mantle will fall on others who
are yet in the prime of life and induces
them earnestly to employ themselves in
the work of human redemption. The
weary slave is pining in his chains, the
slave mother is forced to give up her
darling child on the auction block the
virtuous intelligent young woman. is
subject at any moment to be the defence
less victim of the lust of her master.
This with the various other evils of this
nefarious traffic. and the soul-destroying
influence of intemperamce, and the devas
tating spirit of a0ar, all call for the united
efforts of the Philanthropist. But how
can aooman perform duty in any of these
departments while she regards herself,
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urn, she was informed it was no longer
hers, but his, and when in her desolation
and anguish of soul she set off for the
place, and sought legal advice, was
shown as beyond appeal the document
in the tremulous hand Of the sick hus-
band, making over her own child to
another. You will say added Miss S.
that these were all very mean men,
Yes, but remember just as mean as the
Iaw allowS them,
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A Better Education.

A most desirable consequence of a
rise in the civil and political considera-
ton of women, would be an improve.
ment in the mode of educating them.
Mrs. G.. nj. KIRKLAND Wherever
we find thinking mind, a sound head
and heart, joined with that noblest of all
gifts, true benevolence, we are sure to
learn from its inmost gushings ofthought,
from that deep fountain which flows far
richer than streams of golden treasure,
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FALL OF Rocks AT NIAGARA.-Some
one at Niagara Falls writes as follows
in letter to the Buffalo Courier:-
1t was my good fortune to witness,
one day last week, a sight such as is
not often seen, being the descenr of an
immense mass of solid rock into the riv-
er below. On the point where we were
at work (upan the Lewiston rairoad,)
monster rock, weighing as near as l
can calculate, about 200 tons, projected
out from the perpendicular ledge on
which we were at work, with seemingly
no support under it, but held only by the
earth, roots &C., on top, and connecting
it with the main back. On removing
this earth, seam was discovered, and
the rock began to manifest signs of un-
easness, feeling as much as a rock could
feel, evideut agitation at the prospect
before it, The seam gradually opened
little patches of earth disengaged them
selves, and the word was soon spread
that the big rock was about to take a
leap into the foaming cauldron below.
Quite concourse of visitors gathered
on the bank above, and the men ran
from their work, some in fear and tremb-
ling, to the top of the bank, $50 feet
above, to be sure to be out of the way.
At length the monster gave signs of
acute internal distress; the trees which
stood upon it began to nod good bye;
the seam rent and the rock fell, "the
fall thereof being great" Away it went,
jumping, crashing and tearing every
thing before it, 200 feet down the river
below. The tall trees in its cousre
Shaping like pipe stems, But when it
reached the river a most magnificent
spectacle was presented. There rose
like great water giant, a white column
of spray and mist hundred feet high
incredible as it. may seem, those who
witnessed it, will attest that it rose to
one.third of the height of the chasm, and
spread in falling distance Of from 2 to
800 feet, and the rays of the sun striking
it formed a perfect rainbow. 1t was
certainly the grandest sight of the kind
ever witnessed, and worthy journey to
see. 1t impresses one vividly with a
pretty tangible idea of the effects Of an
accumulation of power.
When the merchants of Breslau once
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When the merchants of Breslau once
applied to Frederick the Great for pro-
lection against the ruinous competition
of Jewish delears, the monarch asked
how the Jews managed to draw business
into their hands, The answer was that
they were up early and late, always
travelling about, lived very economical
ly, and were con.ented with small gains
on rapid returns. every WE'LL" said
the enlightened monarch, "go and be
Jews, too, in the conduct Of your busi-
ness,
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Many articles are obliged to be left
out this week, that will appeur in, our
next.
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to February cd from San Francisco and intelligence OF
the election of Colonel Weller to the Senate of the United
States This is good news The receipt of gold dust by
these steamers including that in the hands OF Passsn-
gers, is estimated as amounting 10 nearly S2.oOO0o0.
The democracy in the assembly OF New York have
succeeded with the assistance OF one or two wings who
were too honest to vote for party against the dictates OF
conscience, IN ousting Ephraim L. Snow, the notorious
champion of the Maine law, from the seat 10 which he
had no right He was fosted upon the Legislature by
horde OF fanatics sent TO Albany, and his usurpaton
confirmed by the whig majority. He became SO trouble,
some however, that his own party at last weafed
of him. and yearned TO be delivered from the endless
senseless twadde whieh he vented upon them IN regard
10 the temperance humbug They began to feel mat II
parlisans they still and legislators, sent there
to the business OF the people, and that was
Time this solemn trhing came TO an end The demo-
Gratis were determined TO put period TO IT, and adj
minister ebuke to fanaeism which should be felt and
they have done In fact. can conceive OF no more
fitting ard appropriate chastsemeni and admonltion TO
the gTaceless crew who beset our halls oil State, and
seek 10 rob of moral agency than this discardng OF
their file leader, unless could shut them up and keep
them in confinement until they had consumed all the bad
liquor in the country, and furnished the means 10 supply
its place with good ii.
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JAMES GADSDEN.
From the San Diego Herald, January "a.
boundary Conamissioa.

The copper mines of Santa Rita del Cobre New Mex
eo where for few months the headquarters OF the
commission established, were ordered by the com
missioner 10 be abandoned in August last That portion
Of the commission which remained at the time Mr..
Gays party left detailed for the survey OF the Rio
Rrande, under the command OF Col u. Graham, OF
The typographical engineers, (slnce recalled)
The Apaches whose dspcasure was first incurred BY
the death Of one of their warriors, tshot by Mexican
aro in the employ OF the commlssion) and The focI-
be arrest and detention OF two Mexican captive boys,
had made four descents upon the caboadd OF the COM
nsson in each OF which they were successful IN driving
Ofa considerable number OF horses and mules. The
entire loss sustained in this way amounted TO perhaps
eight or ten thousand dollars.
combination OF forces was supposed 10 have existed
between the Apaches and Navajoes with the design OF
uhremitng hos,lies against all Americans and Amer-
can property falling into their power.
The country between the mouth OF the San Pedro rver
md the junction OF the ella and Colorado - almost en-
ufsy destitute Of grass
The valley OF the Salt river and the ella, between the
mouth oil the former and the Pijmo villages is admlIa'
~ adapted 10 the growth OF Sea Island cotton. The
no and Maucopa Indians produce an excellent quality
ul ~ moderate quantities. The adoption oil the SOIL 10
as Production Is principally owing to The extensive DE,
qses oil salt which the surface oil the ground
IKE snow in crysallized form, and OF virgin white.
The valley Of the ella con,ansand particularly about
NE Plmo yillages-some excellent arabic land. The
anoan, very small, however, IN proportion 10 The
Wnoe extent OF the river.
Inc golden anteipations, far they relate 10 the
~ nave received staggering blow py the expiotauoh
tnat Iiyer No evidences OF the existence oil any
eu treasure were discovered, and the river has but few
g va TO oier in any other respect
me unas are pronounced amsng the finest specimens
,le indian kind, in physical proportions, upon the
continent Although making no overt ACT OF hostility
sNaras eiher OF the various parties OF the boundary
nmissoh, they assembled about the launches at the
great numbers, while crossing was being elect
1nthy armed with bows and arrows, and sirutied
wan lotdy swagser much 10 the qualification oil
y" own vanity no doubt, and 10 the mingled admlTa'
~ ana amusement OF the Americans, who neither
fomenades
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always will be- possible for ingenuity to raise construct
I've doubs but on the whole as the organic chart Of
limited coniederated government practical trial OF
more than sixty years would seem 10 place its wisdom
and efficiency beyond dispute or rivalry" To support
this constitution, them IN spirit and letter. the mpera
tive duty OF good citizen; and especially Is strict
conformity to its requirements obligatory upon all in
Official stations.
The quiet OF our beloved country and the preserya-
uon OF our glorious Union may be said TO depend a
careful compliance, the part OF the people OF the
efal States with its wise and liberal provisions The peo
pie OF California, ardeny devoted they 10 the
sltuton and the Union, il IS scarcely necessary 10
affirm, warmly approve the compromise measures which
were adopted by Congress at time when the peace, If
not the integrity OF the Union seriously endanger
ed AS the first executive chosen by the people since
the admission OF California into the Union, | stand
pledged 10 exercise all the powers vested in by the
constitution TO enforce obedience to the requirements of
these udiclous enactments and, invoking the aid OF
Divine Wisdom 10 direct and the public voice to sustain
me, this high duty will be cheerfully assumed and
promptly discharged.
In conclusion, permit me, fellow -czens OF the senate
and assembly, 10 you that chief executive will
afford me unelgned pleasure at all times, TO cooperate
with you in the exercise OF all the powers delegated by
the constitution to promote the true interests of the peo
pie by advancing the substantial prosperity of the Slae
and to express the hope that in the faithful discharge OF
our respective duties the great objectthe promo
lion OF the good of the common whoe-w conduce to
harmony and concert between the legislative and
utve branches of the State government Relying upon
the goodness OF experimenting Providence let us
enter earnestly and faithfully upon the great work before
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TUESDAY, March 2, 1869.

David Reynolds, esq of Indiana, admitted at
tomey and counsellor of this court
Nos 80 and 100. Aaron b. Cooley us The Wardens Of
the port OF Philadelphia, use, &c. Error the supreme
court of Pennsylvania. Mr. Justice Curtis delivered the
opinion OF the court, affirming the judgment OF the said
supreme court in these causes, with costs
Nos lol and l44. The Union Bank of Louisiana and
The New Orleans Canal and Banking Company Us. Jo-
sah s. Stafford etur. Appeals from the district court Uni
ted States for Texas. Mr.. Justice Grer delivered the
opinion Of the in these cases, reversing the decree
OF the said district court with costs, and remandng the
with directions TO that court 10 enter decree in IA
vor OF the complainant.
Nos. 81 and 49, Abraham Rich ct al ps Lambert,
Brothers, all and The South Carolina Railroad Com
pany. Appeals from the circuit court United States for
South Carolina. Mr. Justice Nelson delivered the opn.
ion of the court in these cases, reversing the decree oil
the said circuit court with COSTS and remanding the
for further proceedings to be had therein in conformity
the opinion of this court
No 1906 Phineas O. Sergeant Ell AL o. The State Bank
OF Indiana Error TO the circuit court United States for
Indiana Mr. Justice Daniel delivered the opinion of the
court affirming the judgment OF the said circuit court in
this cause, with costs.
No 1903 r. S. and John Fretz Us. j. G. Bull & Co.
Appeal from The circuit United States for Louisiana
Mr.. Justice Wayne delivered the opinion OF the court
affirming the decree OF the said circuit court in this cause
with costs and damages the OF per centum pei
annum.
No lOi. J. II. Bennett and f. p. Hunt, administrators
of ] d. Amis, deceased, u.s. s. F. Buterworh ct ur
Appeal from district United States for Texas Mr.
Justice Mclean delivered the opinion of the court af-
frmng the decree Of the said district court in this cause
with costs
No SO. Mary Bein et al u.s. Mary Heath. Error TO
the circuit court United States for louisiana Mr.. Chief
Justice fancy delivered the opinion OF the court revers.
ing the judgment Of the said circuit in this cause
with COSTS and remandng the for further proceed
ngs be had therein in conformity the opinion of this
court.
No lo6. Jecker, Tore, & Co. Us. j. B. Montgomery.
Appeal from the circuit United States for the District
OF Columbia MIR. Chief Justice fancy delivered the
opinion of the court reversing the decree of the sad cir
cult court in this cause, with costs and remandng the
case for further proceeding to be had therein in
formy to the opinion OF this court
No lot. J. B. Montgomery Jecker, Tore, & Co.
Appeal from the circuit United States for the Dis
trct OF Columbia. Mr. Chief Justice fancy delivered the
opinion OF the court, dsmissing this with costs.
No 1877. The United States Us f. P. Ferreira admin
straior OF F. Pass deceased. Appeal from the district
court United States for Florida Mr.. Chief Justice Ia
ney delivered the opinion of the court, dsmissng this
case for the want Of jurisdiction.
Adjourned until the first Monday in April next, 70
o'clock, a
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CHARLES SEXTON, Attorney and Counsell0r-At-
u Law offers professional Supreme
the United Suites, Court
claims Of the
before Congress- in procuring patents obtaining
sions collecting debts nhcances
negotiating purchase and sale of lands part Of the United
The Territories, compiled from
surveys General Land Office and statistical information,
population Of the Territories and the
United Saes agreeab the late
obtained his Office 18th opposite the Treasury
Building, Washington, ID. G.
References Bu,ter6d, Washington city his excel
Ramsey Paul. Minnesota John r. Livingston
attorney aaw New York city Peter Burnett attorney al
Alviso California Thomas Cowpehwait Co., Phia
dephia A. p Ladew Co., st. Louis Messn. g. Aber
nathy & Co., Oregon City.
Feb 8-2aw3m
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DROPOsAIIs for conveying the United states malls
following from LIST Of July, 1854
Once Department. In the city Of Washington until the Sd day
May g be decided By u The following day Wig 49,
Gascony, Richland Swan Lake, Niccnttoo, South Bend
Arkansas Post, and Beilevlie, to Napoeou 27s miles,
weekly and back with additional i weekly trips via Mary
Brownsville Aberdeen, 81 Charles, and White River 226
miles md back; also, twice aweek branch from Abe
Augusta Grand Glaze Elizabeth, Jaoksonpor, and oil
Trough, to Baiesvlle, $50 miles and back.
Leave Little Rock daily, except Sunday, M6am;
Arrive at Napoleon next days by ii pm
Napoleon via the Arkansas river Monday, Wednes
day and Friday and via the White rver Taesdsy
Arrive Aberdeen Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday by
Arrive at Little wednesday Friday Sunday by
the Arkansas river trips, and Thursday Saturday,
and Monday by 6 a the White river trips;
Leave Aberdeen Tuesday and Saturday at PM
Arrive at Baiesvnie Thursday and Monday by sans
Leave BatesvIle Thursday and Monday at pm,
Arrive at Aberdeen next days by pm
the a diferen, point,wii
sidered.
NOTES.
Bidders should state conveyance intended The
carried preference and TO their exclusion,
IL by size mails agents conveyed
Deduction will be made from the mail
and fines imposed for those not performed ageeab The
General
repeated violating the Post Office
schedule, provided he allows
change
Of curtnlment for the dis
will be allowed Of
distance should the distance above designated
and from other Offices, within quarter
mile OF that be established during the contract
master General endorsed Proposals be
accompanied Of responsible
siso, by certificate OF one or more postmaes setting fo That
"'' s'AA"'''' 80 ''e ' "A~' So N. x. HALL,
Postmaster General
Posr ornor DEPARTMENT, Fab. rs, ls5a.
Feb 27-lsw4w