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THE MEXICAN SLAVE CODE, IN THEORY
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t2I) These arguments are, in fact, borrowed from
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(2s9 About the same time the reign of Queen
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For tho National Era.
THE SOUTHERN PLATFORM
MANUAL OF SOUTHERN SENTIMENT ON THE
SUBJECT OF SLAVERY.

Beng Computation from the Writings Of
Washington, JeGerson Madison, and others
r0h0Se names are consecrdted in the affections
of the Southern Peoplc-the Debates IN the
Federal and State Conventions whieh framed
and ratified the Constitution Of the United
States-those aChieh occurred an the first Con-
crosses which sat during the administration
Of General Washington-and extracts from
the Debate in the Virginia Legislature IN
1882; ioith variots letters judicial DECISIONS &c.
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NOTICE..

nANIEL r. Go0DL0E, Attorney and Counss'lv
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Aren't for Pension, Bounty Land, ana other Cisi"'
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Assssssy and csunaelisr ~ Law, wsshisxsss cs''
DRACTICRS in the Courts Of the District Of "
iumbia. and before the Departments OF the 70,
srnnsst 0Gcs over Banking House Of eeldsn. y, ~
err. 3 Co Juns NJ
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I U
- Philadelphia which has been in successful opera
ton for than twenty years, is designed for the
Promotion of Health, the Cure of Stammerng, and
the Correction of Lspng and other Defective Articu
lation, as well as for Improvement ia Elocution
Address A. C0MSToCK, NJ D.,
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(9) Lib. !, Tit 3, section =
(l0,) Lib. 2 C. s. section ~.
ul) Lib. l. C. %, p. 414
Q2) Lib. Is, c. l.
u3) Lib. ~, c. /.
Qi) Black Com, 1875 should rather incline to
think this definition of ciVH liberty more applicable
to sociaf liberty, tor mentioned in a note,
page l45, vol |, of Backstone's Commentaries
l5) The Constitution Of Virginia, Art. z declares
that the right Of suffrage shall remain rs then exor-
cised. The act OF 1923, c. g. (Edi 1881 Sec 49,
declared that no negro, muatto, or Indian, shall
have Any vote at the election of burgesses or any
othcr election whatsoever This act it n presumed
was in orco at the adoption of the Constitution The
act of 1885, 55 (Edi of 1874 C. 10 also expressly
excludes them FROM the right of suffrage
(l6) This was the under the laws of the State
but tho net Of the second Congress c. 49, for csab-
fishing an uniform militia throughout tho United
States, seems to have excluded all but free white
men from bearing arms in the militia
Q7l 1928, e.2
(lS) Oct, 1883, e. 3.
U9) las, c, 81, Edi l70l
t2o) Ibid, c, 1903.
(2l) 1894, C. l4l.A
(22l 1894, c. lO3 W
(23) 1894, c. l63. ~
(2l) 1894, c. l6i.
(25) Inst, Lib, l, Tit l.
(26) b. c. i2S
Tbas. l.. A. a
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LEGARE ON SLAVERY.

We have found among our papers the fol-
lowing eloquent and judicious remarks on Sla-
very in this country, in the handwriting of
the gifted and lamented Legare and lay them
before our readers exactly as they are in the
riyinal --Ch1rlestonC Courier
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MORTIMORE'S

FL e n AAE:-G Sc-EEcTEC.
THIS truly celebrated remedial preparation, efica
tious alike for each and every description of Rheu
matte Complaints, is already too well known and
teemed throughout the United States, to require any
lengthy notice of its paramount virtues. 1t erad-
this heretofore ncurabe and distressing disease
froi the SYSTEM and stands unriUalJed the phara-
cyo medicine
We do not propose to make unqualified statements,
to force nostrum before the public, but simply to
request those most interested.
SUFFERERS THEMSELVES,
To procure from the Agent in their vicinity circu-
lar and not only read the testimony those who have
experienced its invaluable curative powers, but to
write to- call upon, the convalescents that the
statements may emanate from the Fountain hedd-a
course which will satisfy the most ncredulous, and
one by which the reputation of the Remedy is certain
of being sustained Write also to the proprietors
who will accord every information, and furnish names
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edy beyond the reach of doubt or dstrust.
MOrtimOreS' Rheumatic Compound,
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cure in every form, either Inflamatory (Acute) Of
Chronic no matter of how long standing.
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CULLUMS SPRINGS.



s; CHARLES CULLUM late of the Man Fl
Ai.- SION House, Mobile, having established him e.
sell permanently at this place, has made such pro-
greSS IN building and Improvements as to be able to
announce himself prepared to receive visitors, and
hopes that his industry and experience in his profess
sion will deserve a fair share Of the public favor
These SPRINGS are situated about half a mile
east oil the Bladon Springs. Steamboatsp ply twice a
week between Mobile and Moore's Landing, on the
Iombgbee river, where CARRIAGES are always in
readiness for passengers
The Waters have been subjected to careful anal
ysis by Mr. Arequn, of New Orleans, who will pub
llsh in few days the exact result In the meantime
II is asceraned that they exceedingly rich in BIZ
carbonate OF soda and unequalled alternative
medicine In addition to the AIkana waters there is
also strong Chalybeate Spring, and within the past
week two new Springs have been discovered, which
are believed to possess all the characteristics of the
Bladon water.
The proper steps have already been taken to Obtain
an accurate analysis Of these Also and the result vii
be published so soon as it is known. The Stables
Ten pin Alley, and other improvements are also com
Pleted-al contributing to make these springs more
than usually attractive
CHARLES CULLUM
July 1853. 27-3m
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/ Sept. LIST, 1858.
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NOTICE.

TyHE subscriber takes this method Of informing the
citizens of Columbus and vicinity, that he has OPEN
ed shop the corner opposite the Courthouse and
band and will manufacture to order, Boots, Shoes
Saddles Brides, Carriage, Buggy Wagon, and Stage
Harness, and all articles in his line.
He is also furnished with good lot of material
both Northern and Domestic. His workmen' tor the
most mart. are equal to any in the southern country
pi;no in ali the above branahes executed with
neatness and dispatch No pains spared to please
those who may favor him with call Hides and TAI
To planters he would say, he will be prepared to
ulnlsn - which he would call their attention
brogans' " "iN0N - E. J. MUNGER.
March 49, 1853. o.oln
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TONSORlAL.

7HE undersigned thankful for past patronage, WGqlo
respectully inform his friends that ne may sun De
fannd at his old stand Market street. where ne Is
prepared to serve his customers IN all Inc various
ties pertaining to the Tonsorial art
Hair cutting, Hair Dressing and Shaving,
+ho shortest notice. and after the latest
ord most improved STYLE He also takes this method
of informing all those upon whose heads the capillary
ceased to vegetate that after deep in
Yestiration into chemical science he has at length
Succeeded in discovering an inlaliable restorative
Come them and let him operate before II Is
lota1 Come Old and Young, come Boys ana LITE
Be sure and visit ,ey ofhNA
CorUmBUs. Miss, Sept. II 1858.
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I II Il HERN MOON HOUSF

iL subscribers having purchased the Hotel 80
4 loihiefy known as the Mansion House, isl
nave thoroughly reftted and newly furnished the same
Win an express view to the comfort of permanent boa
u u ana the travelling community generally Hay-
ing spared no expense in making their House first
clasS hotel they respectfully solicit share of patron
~ 1hef table will always be furnished with the
best the market affords, and every exertion will he
used TO render their guests comfortable All the ap.
Pahces OF the Herndon House will be found neat and
ana the servants attentive and courteous.
Aberdeen, Jan 29th 1853 2-tfL