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CAMPAIGN MEETINGS IN STATE or OHIO.

The calls so urgent for Mr.. Lewis, in every
county of the State, that the Committee feel com
PEELED to recall of the appointments in order TO
comply far possible with these calls We there
fore assign but meeting to each county Of the fol-
lowing series, with but two exceptions.
Now make grand rally at our single county meet
ings which will occur in the following order
Cddis Harrison county, Thursday, August %.
Cavollton, Carroll county, Friday, August 20.
Steubenviiie, Jefferson county Saturday, August 81
!Salem, Columbana county, Monday, August 90
Cap6ela, Mahoning county, Tuesday, August 30.
Warren, Trumbull county, Wednesday, August 81
Jei1crsoa, Ashtabula county, Thursday, September
LIST
PainesV'He, Lake county, Friday, September 2.
Ckvdou, Geauga county, Saturday, September 3.
RauenRo, Portage county, Monday, September g.
MasNiiOn, Stark county, Teusday, September o.
Akron, Summit county Wednesday, September T.
CieOeLand, Thursday September g.
Eiyria, Lorain county, Friday, September ..
Meiina Medina county, Saturday, September 10.
Wooster, Wayne county Monday, September H.
We will announce no further appointments until
we confer with Mr.. Lewis We fear that Coshocton,
Holmes, and Tuscarawas for the want Of time will
have to be omitted, unless we can procure other
speakers to visit them.
Mr.. Chase will meet Mr.. Lewis ut Portsmouth, and
continue with him for several days The names of
other speakers will BIO announced in due time.
Friends, without the most urgent reasons, we can
not consent to change these appointments Confusion
is always the result of such changes
j. II. COULTER,
Chairman State Central COMMITTEE.
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Other responses, at the same time, convey ma
terial aid TO Mr. Pease And thus noble
sympathies are called out in aid Of a noble
institution of mercy, from persons who other
wise would have remained ignorant Of its very
existence, not to say its needs
Such are some of the sympathetic tendencies
OF the present era - such the pointings to
courses of practical philanthropy, which the
daily presses will learn, one of these days, to
pursue more frequently than they do instead
Of filling up their ample columns with political
slang and gossip, as too many papers are
doing-and such will be one of the modes by
which the prophetic good time" will have
been aided TO come Who shall say that the
world is making no moral progress Not
your correspondent certainly. He, at least is
willing to keep heart and hope "a little longer
There are several other public institutions
in whose success | have become interested
through their conductors and agents, whom |
have met here in this great centre Of action,
and of which it was my purpose to give notices
in this letter but | shall have to postpone
them. INDICATOR.
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A LADY OF OUR ACQUAINTANCE,
MRS. POWELL, No. Is STANT0N ST., n. Y,

Was troubled with liver complaint for long time,
and, after trying many remedies advised 10 try
Dr. McLanes Celebrated Liver Pills. She did so. and
says that with ono box she was sfsctually cured.
Iadieeaion, aoppags ofhs menses, ooa'penes', and
geno,ai rgniay Of The bowei', all diseases orr.
ginating In tho prolific cause, M IL also that
dreadful scourge DYSPEPSIA. Those who are af.
actod with any Of the above enumerated diseases,
may rest assured that tho Of all their mAlsdies
il In the liver and for its correction the best remedy
over offered to the public is Dr. McLanss Celebrated
Liver Pills. Try them. The money refunded, II not
satisfactory.
p, 8. Tho above valuable remedy, also DR. Nc
LANES CELEBRATRD vERMIFUGE, can now
be had al al the respectable Drug Stores in the Uni
ted States.
n2- Purchasers will please be careful TO ask for
and take none but DR.. McLANEs LIVER PILLS.
There are other Pills purporting to DO Liver Pills,
now before the pablo
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PROSPECTUS OF FACTS FOR TIE PEOPLE.

The FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE " is monthly de-
signed for preservation document for reference
for general circulation, as Free Democratic Mis-
sonary especially among those not yet familiar with
the Anti Slavery movement 1t will BIO composed
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THE NATIONAL ERA WASHINGTON D. C, AUGUST 25 1853

NEBRAsKA.-A Convention of the inhabit-
ants of this Territory was held at the Wyan-
dotte Council House, on the Goth July. w. p.
Burney presided, VIM. Walker acting as Sec
rotary. Resolutions were adopted, recommend
ing the eligibility Of the Central Railroad route
to the Pacific, regretting the failure of the Ne
braska Territorial BILL disclaiming all inten.
ton to infringe upon the rights of the Indians,
and rendering thanks to Hon. A. Guthrie the
late Delegate, and nominating him for re-elec-
ton. Provisional Territorial officers were ap-
pointed. October IL was fixed on as the day
for the election of the Territorial delegate. w.
Walker was elected Provisional Governor; G.
J. Clark, Provisional Secretary; and r. C. Mil
Ter, M. r. Walker, and Isaac Mundy, Council.
men. A. Guthrie was nominated for Delegate
to the Thirty-third Congress.
The editor of the independence MOI Mes.
sengsr, who was present, says that
SIN point Of numbers and intelligence, the
Convention was very respectable one. IL was
clear demonstration in favor of the organiza-
ton OF Territorial Government over Nebras-
ka, similar to the one contemplated in the bill
that passed the House of Representatives du.
ring the last session Of Congress, and of the
Central Railroad route to the Pacific ocean
There were intelligent and educated Indians in
the Convention, and men from the States who
had passed over this route, and knew what
they were talking about
From what We witnessed, and learned from
other sources, we think We can give the opn
ion in advance, that the friends OF the Terrific
rial organization have more to fear from the
traders and Indian agents within their borders
than from any other quarter. This Territorial
Government once established, and their occu
patton will be gomez
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IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.

A Geographic despatch from New Orleans
states that the Pieayune is in receipt Of inter
esting advices from Vera Cruz and Mexico:
"The Governors Of the States on the frontier
had received Instructions from Government to
take immediate and necessary steps for the
protection Of Mexican inhabitants from injn-
rios sustained by them in the failure Of the
United States Government TO comply with the
treaty Of Guadalupe HdAlgo for the rePres-
sion Of tho incursioos and depredstions Of the
Indians on the frontier borders*
"The subject Is TO be laid before the Cab-
net ct Washington, at an early day.
"The rumors recently in circulation, with
reference 10 On alliance between the Govern
ments OF Mexico, England, and Spain, for the
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MASSACHUSETTS, FREE DEMOCRATIC STATE
ga CONTENTION.

The Annual State Convention Of the Free Dcnoc-
rsey for tho nomination Of candidates for the Offices
Of Governor and Lieutenant Governor Of the Common
wealth. will BIO holden at the Town Hall in Pchburg,
on Thursday. September ID, at ten o'clock, A. M.
The several towns and cities are requested to send
Delegates TO the number of three for every Represent.
alive to which they entitled In the General Court
p By order Of the State Committee,
EDWARD l.. KEYES, Secretary.
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INDEPENDENT DEMOCRACY on THE STATE
on NEW YORK.

The Independent Democratic Electors of the State
Of New York requested TO meet in their respective
Assembly Districts aud to appoint one delegate from
each district to attend State Convention which will
assemble at the city Of Syracuse on Wednesday. the
3lst day of August, 1863 at u o'clock noon, for the
purpose of nominating Candidates for such State Off
as are to be chosen at the next election aud for
the transaction Of such other business as may come
befor IT,
CHARLES A. WHEATON,
ROBERT X. RAYMOND
HIRAM BARNEY
=. II. CHURCH,
L. p NOBLE,
II. L. S0ULE
Il. MARKS,
s. d. PORTER,
y. w. STEWART,
IndTcndent Democratic State COMMITTEE.
SYRACUSE, .Jniy ~, 1853.
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protection of the island of Cuba, and the pla-
cling Of the Mexican Republic under the yoke
Of Span, are officially and explicitly denied.
"a terrible epidemic, resembling the yellow
fever has broken out in the capital OF Guerra
da carrying off large numbers including many
Of the principal and old.established citizens of
the place"
y Is this the cause Of the transportation Of
United States troops to the Rio Grande?
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INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS

INDIANA.
Henry cOunty.-A meeting was held at New
Castle on 9th inst. Isaac Kinley was chosen
President, and j. f. Saint Secretary. The fol-
lowing preamble and resolution was adopted:
Whereas We regard the Democratic party
of this nation as hopelessly corrupt and lost to
all sense Of right; fully pledged to nationalize
Slavery and sectionalize Freedom; And mhere-
as, We regard the Wing party what remains
ofit) as equally stepped in iniquity and sold to
oppression; therefore,
Resolved, That the only hope of this nation
Democracy, as set forth in the Pittsburg plat
form.
Resolutions in favor of township and district
organizations were also adopted. The meeting
was addressed by VIM. Hendrix.
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Wing majority on joint ballot, IL.

ALABAmA.-The Montgomery advertiser has
returns from 30 counties, and the vote for
Governor foots up Earnest lind Whig) s,i22 f;
Walker, the Wing nominee who declined
$50; Nicks Union Dem,) 3,435; Winston,
Dem. candidate) 23,527.
The Democrats have decided majority in
both branches of the Legislature, and a ma
jority on joint ballot from % to IS.
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THE CHOLERA broke out at Cumberland,
Md, last week. The number of deaths wa,
IA. At last accounts the disease WAS abating
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TENNESSEE.

The official majority for Andrew Johnson,
Democrat, for Governor, is 2,2l6. The Wings
have elected FIVE members of Congress, the
Democrats four, with the first district in doubt.
The Legislature stands thus:
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AID TO New ORLEANs.--The following is
the amount collected for the benefit Of the suf.
fsrers from the yellow fever at New Orleans:
New York, $4,000; Philadelphia, $4,000
Baltimore, 5000 Boston, 1900; Washington,
5000 Mobile, 1000; Charleston, 900; Sa'
vannah, 1000. Total, 100000.
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NEW YORK CONFEEfNCs SEMINARY.
TNHE next term of this institution will commence
l. October 81, 1853 Another new buildiRg to Nc
conmodate two hundred students, will be ready Mt
this time. The rooms are large, and furnished with
convenient clothes presses.
TUITION, PER QUARTER.
Common English branches $500
Higher English branches 400
Latin Greek, and Hebrew $50
Incidental expenses 0s5
French, German, Spanish and Italian each $40
Lessons on Piano go
Use OF Piano go
Drawing and Painting each 2t0
Monochromatic and Tissue Flowers, each $50
Vocal Music, three lessons a week lt0
Ornamental Needle Work and Worsed Flow
ers, each 100
Oil Painting and Wax Flowers and Fruit, each 800
Lessons Guitar 200
Use Of Guitar go
Board Washing Room Furnished per week ll2
Fuel, per week OLE
Board, Washing Room furnished, Fuel Incl
dental Expenses and Tuition In Com.
mon English Branches, per quarter 1900
THE FACULTY
Will consist Of twenty professors and teachers
This school posses the elements Of the best schools
In the country, and has extensive course Of ia
structiOn.
There In attendance 1870 classical students
ulDft VI 1utcHu 10 ehtrT tnc concPc Ouu u
the buildings Of which will be finished for the neat
term, October 3ist. Students can now engage their
rooms In the college aud pursue tho college
under the instruction OF the facuty OF the Seminary
The college proper will open September J., 1884
We feel inclined to urge young men TO commence
n college course, as the terms on which the new col
lcge offers a thorough college education such
TO meet the of the most INDECENT
The whole expense for board, washing. fuel rona
rent and contingent expenses, per year. 10 those 10
have a scholarship, will BIO tho small Of $65 70.
Scholarships are sold TO ontitle the purchaser TO u
on In the college for four years for $50 for twenty
years for $50, fifty years for 800
The terms and vacations arranged as TO have
long vacation OF fourteen weeks in the winter
season by this arrangement, the students have an
opportunity TO teach three aud half months, with
out any loss Of time. They will thus procure enough
10 meet their expenses except for books and ciothA
for the entire year.
Students will be conveyed 10 and from Albany at
the commencement and close OF each term, free
For further particulars, address
AL0NzO FLACK, Principal
Aug. Is Charlottesville. Schoharie CO., N. Y.
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HoRRIBLE-The head OF the Rev. Mr.. Pen
ny was instantly torn from his body in the Wor-
cester railroad murder
The awfully manged state Of the dead was
such that they had to be wrapped up from
public view.
SO states our reporter, who was present.
When o railway company can only make
one track, the State should add another.
~ Y. Tribune
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FOURTEENTH THOUSAND NOW READY.
TWELVE YEARS A SLAVE
q TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION"

TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION"
1T is singular coincidence that Solomon Norhup
was carried to plantation in the Red River country
THAT same region where the Of Uncle Tom caI
tyy was laid and his account Of this plantation oil
the mode Of life there and incidents which be c-
scrbes, form striking parallel to that history"
Mrs. Store, ~ her " hsg." Iage I74
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Hon. LESTER Bliss, Democratic nominee
for Lieutenant Governor Of Ohio, has declined
the nomination.
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INFORMATION WANT I'D.

ID ICHARD, ROBERT, and WILLIAM CHARLES,
II all carpenters by trade, who came from Dublin,
ireland.
Any person giving information Of the said Richard,
Robert, or William will confer great favor They
can hear Of something to their advantage, by giving
information OF their residences 10
JOHN B. BACON, Penn Van,
Aug. Is Yates county, N. \.
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MISSOURI.

The representation of Missouri, in the next
Congress, will stand IS follows;
Demoerats--Thos H. Benton, A. w. Lamb,
John s. Phelps.
Whigs-Samuel Caruthers, John j. Lindley
John G. Miller, Mordecai Oliver.
The st. Louis Democrat, speaking of the de-
feat of Fox Jackson in the Sd district says:
"Thus traitor of double dye--a traitor t.
the Democracy and traitor to the country.
is now laid on the shelf for his natural life, al
we long since predicted he would be the frs.
time he made his appearance before the public
for their SURFACES The reputed author Of the
Infamous Jackson resolutions and an open
loud-mouthed defender of their reasonable doc
trines, he has now received the verdict of the
people Of his own district, and that verdict is
that Claiborne Fox Jackson, and his resolutions
are repudiated, and that he is not fit person
to represent the State of Missouri in Congress. y
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PAT NIS.

y G. ROBBINS, Attorney for Procuring and Dc
Is Tending Patents Washington, ID. c., makes EN.
amnatons Mt tho Patent Office, prepares Drawings
and Papers for Applicants for Patents and can TO
consulted on all matters relating to the Patent Lnv
and decisions in this and other countries. lie ab 0
continues to devote especial attention to arguiug
rejected applications before tho Commissioner of Pa
tents, in which line OF practice he has succeeded in
procuring great number Of valuable patents II s
fee for examination at the Patent Office Is five dol
lars for other services the charge will be reasonable
Reference be made TO members of Congress or TO
those for whom Mr. X has transacted business dun n
tho past nine years. Aug, 25-oov
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CHAPLIN'S RAIL.

The following contributions have been re.
ceived for the relief of Chaplin's bail
Collected by f. NJ X Glenn $500
Collected from the congregation of Rev.
George Scott lO45
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TRNTION

SOLDIERS who served In the various wars. aad
~ sailors, or their widows heis 10 whom M
rsau Of pay, extra pay bounty land, pensions, a..
may be due, may hnd It to their advantage 10 have
their claims Investigated Address
A n. 0ANaEWER,
Attorney and Agent Washington, d. q,
Bounty land warrants bought and sold.
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A war Is fully expected in England, and the
people, il 10 said, wish for il.
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OHIO.

Ciermont county.-Delegates from the differ
ent townships of this county met at Felicity,
Ohio, on Sd inst. z. Nj. Lansdown, chairman !;
and VIM. Carter, Secretary. Speeches were
made by Hon. Samuel Lewis, DR.. Barnes, and
Rev. VIM. Lewis. The following county ticket
was placed in nomination;
Representative e. G. Kicker, of Pierce
township; Sherif-David Pagan, of Franklin
Authorization Gibson, of Tate; Treasurer
Jacob Ebersol, of Pierce; Prosecuting Attor-
ney-L. w. Carver, of Franklin; Commissioner,
J. w. Mornin, of Ohio; Recorder-T. J. Nor
ris, of Tate.
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MAINE.

Waldo County.--The Independent Democ
racy of this county met in Convention on the
10th inst, at Brooks. James Blanchard Pres
ident Philo Chase and s A. Randall, Secreta-
ries. The citizens Of Brooks, or rather the la
dies provided q free entertainment for the
Convention which was heartily partaken of by
the guests The following ticket was nomina-
ted
Senators-Thomas X. Lane, Syvanus Rob
erts, and John Randall COmmissioner--Ric
Ford; County Treasurer-Wm. o. Poor.
A resolution was adopted, urging upon the
friends of the Maine Law to support Dr. Fee
kiel Holmes for Governor.
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NEW YORK.


Oswego eounty.-Delegates from the several
districts of this county met at Mexico on 10th
inst, pursuant to notice. The meeting was or
gained by the choice of DR.. f. A. Potter Pres
ident; Harvey Gray, George s. Buell., Vice
Presidents; o. S. Cook J. c. Porter, Secreta-
ries. Resolutions in favor of the Pittsburg
platform, and against the slave transit bill,
were adopted The following candidates for
county officers were nominated;
For District MISUNDERSTANDING c. Hunting
ton, Pulaski; County Superintendent Of the
Poor-Orson Ames Mexico; Justices of Ses-
sions-Benj n Hinman, Hannibal; Harvey
Gray, town Of Oswego
The following were chosen delegates to the
State Convention: !. N. Meacham, Sandy
Creek, Eastern district; Arson Loomis, Full
ton, Western district Alternates-E. B. Rob
bins, Sandy Creek, Eastern district; r. H
Spencer, Oswego, Western district
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port that much excitement existed, in conse-
quence Of Santa Anna having re-established q
direct tax and ordered an army of $4,000
men to be raised, on the prctence Of waging
war with the United States, but in reality to
strengthen himself in power. lie also proposes
to raise loan Of $1,000, OoO at per cent.
interest by mOrtgaging the church property, to
be paid back in annual instalments Of ono mil
lion Of dollars. The clergy it is supposed,
would resist it.
The order for the return Of the Jesuiis has
finally passed
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VNHE next term of this institution will commence
l. October 81, 1853. Another new buldiRg, to ac-
conmodate two hundred students, will be ready Mt
this time. The rooms large, and furnished with
convenient clothes presses.
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The FREE PREsBYTERIAN-A new volume
of this paper has commenced. 1t will be pub
lished hereafter by ]. Gordon and w. G. KEEP
hart, at Albany, Athens county, Ohio The
paper has been enlarged and improved, and
psomises to be a valuable auxiliary in the An
ti-Slayery cause.
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THE INDEPENDENT DEMOCRAT, published at
Elyria, Ohio has changed hands. p Bliss
Esq, has sold the establishment to Messrs
John H. Boynton and Jos H. Dickson. The
Democrat is a spirited advocate of the cause
of Independent Democracy and we wish the
new firm success
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NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE.

The Drama Of Uncle TOMS Cabin Gg0in-EE
feet Of as Performance on The LeDd and Abdn-
doned-A Brief History Of It's Authorship and
Run "A Pred,etion--" Hot Corn " and the
Home Of Indusiry-Hopefd Indications Of