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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-01-07

H. Will The Secretaries of WASH
ington Il. A. Chapter, St. James Lodge,
Dc Soto Lodge Il Encampment, Put
nan Division, Order Of the Lone Star
and Capitol Division Sons Of Temper.
ancc please furnish us with time and
place Of their several meetings? We
wish to keep this information standing
in our paper, and will from time to
time make such alterations as are re-
CURED. A note from each Of the Sec
rc'arics dropped at the post Office
will be very thankfully received
u We would like very much to
know who it is that is kind enough to
send us every now and then, from that
remarkable city known on the map as
Baltimore, very neatly printed circu-
lar informing us Of "GRAND CArirAL
SCHEMES" and "brilliant prises" -
Priscs in class ID. Baltimore Lottery
with priscs from half millions upwards
We are under many obligations to the
sender, and feel very much at times,
like taking ticket Of $2O-"shares in
proposition" that may win four capital
priscs.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-01-07

A singular old gentleman, concciv-
ing himself ovcrcharged in Il surg.
cons bill sent word by the servant to
the practitioner to his master, Tint
for his medicine he would pay, but as
for his visits he would return them
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-01-07

nS-ln the last Mineral" VIC see
long account Of the proceedings of II
branch of the Order Of the Sons of
Temperance. The editor of that pa
per speaks of the good work" as one
Of the initiated We hope that iona s
joining the Sons does not render it nee
cssary that he should withdraw his
name from the respectable fraternity
Of the "b'Aoys," and We hope that the
bright goddess, will not grow dull in
spirit, by the editors change Of State
o. The officers for st. James
Lodge No At, A. Y. NJ, were regular
ly installed for the ensuing year, on
the 9th ult., at their Lodge room, and
arc as follows:
}. W. Seymour, w. NJ. s. +.
Blanchard, S. w.; Geo. A. Pike, j
W. ; S. M. Hart, s. d.; j. Cummings
J. d.; A. Roger, Tyler.
>~~~~~>~>~>~~~~~>~.
LUDIcRous-A friend Of ours who
possesses, aquiet vein Of hunor, was
recent on visit at Maryland, rcla-
ties an amusing account Of a colored
chorus, witnessed by the "relator," at
one Of the African churches. The
masculine darkies were arranged like
four and twenty blackbirds all in a
row. on one side, and the females on
the other The latter commenced the
chorus with,
" Oh for man-oh. for man
oh. for mansion in the skies"
to which the former responded
" Send down Sal-send down Sal
Send down salvation to my soul"
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-01-07

A very modest young lady residing
in New York got exceedingly offended,
becaus,, clerk in dry goods store
offered to show her some undressed
Irish linens! She went right home
and told her ma.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24
FREE COLORED PEOPLE IN VIRGINIA


The free colorcd people Of Virginia seem to be a
source Of great annoyance to the people Of that
State. They find their removal source Of much
expense and difficulty. The Governor talks in rath-
or dcspairng mood. Tho following was his COM
municaon to the Legislature on this subject in his
late messages:
''ln my first message to your predecessors
called their attention to the continued increase Of
our free negro population, and recommended the
adoption Of more energetic measures for their re-
moyal. II anything were wanting to remind us OF
the necessity OF removing this great and growing
evil IL is furnished in the facts exhibited in tie re-
port upon tho Pcnitcutary. With such an exhibit
lcfOTe ne. cannot hesitate to again call your ut
teutiun 10 the subject.
by the act passed April 9Th, 1858, the sum OF
o0OUOO per annum for five years, together with the
net amount 10 DC raised by tax OF ono dollar Per
head upon every male free negro between twenty
one and fiji yilc years uf age, and the tax on seals
attached to registers Of freedom, was appropriate
to be expended by the Colonization Board in tie
transportation Of these persons to Liberia. This
act though designed to rid Of this evil viii fail
Of It's purpose, unless more urgent inducements he
used to call this class Of persons to consent to their
rcmNul'
Undcr the provisions Of the act referred to, q
"Colonizaion Board" was duly organized ON H.,
second cf May, le53. -. -.i--.-----
"The Law Of 1850 was in operation three years
aud In that time there were sent from Virginia to
Liberia I'D free blacks and slaycs ut n cost to the
treasury Of SjilO. Under tho present law, In the
first six months, two companies Of cmigrants, CON
sistinE Of 2iO negroes, have been sent to Liberia
from Virginia. larger number than has gone from
any other State in the same timc-iUr which $500
have been drawn from the trcasnry, and S3,GOU
likely 30 lc appropriated in short time. The
whole number Of cm mgrauts from Virginia 20 Iihe-
ria since 1870, is stated 20 be 2,sOO. Thus il np-
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24
A NEW MOVEMENT.

The London Evangelical Alliance are talking of
sending deputation to visit the Christian Slave
holders On in this country. singular mission
indeed. The search for Sir John is more promis-
ing Of success. For there is but one Sir John,
and he can be easily identified. But here there
arc SO many claiming to be Of that stamp, and
their marks so dubious that our British friends
would have a job more delicate and difficult than
the awarding Of prizes at the worlds fair
However let them come. Their notions of
Christianity will become wonderfully expanded
here, or else their opinions Of the congruity Of
slavery with Christianity will be much rcctfcd
and purified too. Their visit win moreover demon
strate one of two things. Either that actual con
tact with Slavery is too powerful for British Anti
Slavery; or, that an evangelical alliance between
the two countries can never be maintained with
the national or popular and widely extended ehur-
ches Of this Slayery-curscd land
If It should result in keeping in communion the
reformatory Christians of both lands, we would be
specially reioiced. But the day has not yet dawn
ed that Is TO witness that union. Nor are the del
eqates of an alliance of the arstocratic churches
OF Britain the men for that task. Their coming
and progress however, are matters OF consider
able Importance lPss'eyan,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24

men who have the common feelings Of humanity
in their bosons, can suffer such an insult to 20
nnrcbukcd? can they sec the the common right
Of humanity trdmplcd upon and remain dormant 4.
rs if in the torpor Of unconscious cxi.tcnce?-
Forbid it, ye lovers Of freedom, yo christians, y,
men who dare ascend the sacred altar, and
Pray willows God 10 hear a widows prayer
Let not your influence tc longer against the nat
ural rights Of humanity, for it is stigma upon
your characters, backer than the darkest brow Of
Alrica's blackest son. Still not backer than the
hearts Of those who dare before God call fellow
man his slave
Young men, who like myself are just starting
in life, let me ask you to think this subject over in
your own minds, to weigh it we'll give it careful
and unprejudiced consideration. Then feel sat
isGol you will throw down your weapons Of war
fare against the cause Of humanity! and lend
your talent and influence to drive the name of hd-
man slavery from OF the civilized world For my
part, let others do as they may, am for human
rights, and that too without compromise for
have sought in vain to find even shadow Of right
in human slavery.
Yours Truly
II tnrrN-cnN-
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24
THOSE RUNAWAY NEGROES,

What the Chicago Tribune says about Hem--Fire
Dollars " Reoayd '--aud rho gets the money!
We publish by request the following extract:
CLEAR TIE TRACK l--THE TRAIN Is COMING :
Messrs. Mathers & johnson, of Palmyra, Marion
comfy Missouri have telegraphod to US from
Quincy. Illinois, announcing that ON Saturday
night the Goth ult., Thirteen negroes, men, wo-
men and children" left Marion county ON the un-
derground railroad, for parts unlmown--supposed
to be Canada The dispatch contains full de
scription of each passenger, and offers reward
that will enable us when we earn IL by catching
the runaways, to live like gentloman,P for at
least ono year But as we have other fish to fry"
we want to.lct the Job to some one who is compe-
tent for such business. No one need apply, how
ever, who has served less than five years in the
pententary, and is not ready to sacrifice the chas-
tity OF his sister or mother, or sell his soul for
thirty pieces" as we are confident that any per-
son less deyish in nature and reckless as 10 con-
sentences would not do, If there are any such
hereabouts we beg Of them to apply for the job at
once Chiedgo Tribune.
We have said that it Is done by request. We
intended to do it 'frec gratis for nothing the
more readily as we were Informed that we could
mako any comments upon il that we pleased---a
fact We were well aware of before. But VIC could
not find the paper containing the article, and we
suppose that tho delay led 10 the beliof that we
wished to get rid Of the ''iob.'l Accordingly we
have received the extract and five. dollar bill as
foe in the case. We don't often refuse to receive
lmoneyAand we find that other people have the
same iailine-ond sosHe have ct that V in our
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24
FROM MICHIGAN.

..'F ANN Amor, Nov 23, '5S.
Mn Ep,roR;-Deqr Sir: The subject of slarery
. - hntlittle Thought of in this quiet city But
does this prove that it should not peF DOCS I"
rrovo that while three millions fire hundred HoHs
and human beings are held by the CALLING chaihs
a of human bondage, that the mouths OF the number
of those who dare speak in favor of human rights
should be sealed up? oven if they may chance to
q live among those who "haying eyes see not" the
% suferings of those degraded by the LASH or "haV-
Eag ears hear not" the shrieks of the fond mother
smw when her babe is torn from her arms adding
0 another grief, to griefs which none but mothers
know. -.tu.., ... ... ...|-
One would think that the blood would fly to the
brain of any one in whose bosom is felt single
.throb of humanity single human feeling,
owhen they reflect that in the nineteenth century,
b men are bought and sold Men are made the
i7 subject of traffic and speculation! ..
,I IL really seems as if man should have no higher
sim. And can they have one more holy than that
p of relieving men Of their suferings?
i5s The name of slauev should cause chill to run
hn over every American citizen. Yea, every creature
y created in the likeness of an Eternal God should
sspoppose the institution of human slavery Fathers
81 should oppose il for the sake Of their children
y who according to the natural course OF things,
s must soon be called upon to act upon the theatre
Of life. Mothers should oppose it for the sake oil
humany, and to dry up the tears of the many OF
." their number who annually suffering all that
= human nature is liable too in seeing their children
!, separated perhaps to fall into the hands OF an
soGI otherlLegree, lfor there are many.l -
sd 1T seems as il it was too much for human ma
y ture 10 bear. Yet we are told by many, "you
must not agitato the question: Dc they thinL
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24

Az UNTOLD ANEcpoTE.--When the freesoil ex,
element was at its height during the session Of
the Legislature of 1913, one of the members
of his fellow boardcrs the reason of changing, he
replied, "Oh. have got tired Of this eternal talk
about slavery, the South niggers, and oni the
Deavan house is full of freesoilers, and j heard
nothing but highor-law dissolution of the Union,
and SO | left" Tut" said his fellowlboarder.
IL don't see as you have gained any thing, as ut
Congress Hall are quito many irecsoilors of tho
same stripe and much stronger men; here are DR..
Boekman, John Van Buren,, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Gardiner and dozen others, who talk anti-slayery
quite as much as those whom you have leh,"-
"Oh. yes, said the uneasy member, "Lm those .tooi-
iA riiioles dorm 10 The DeldraR belieee H."
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the estate TEM-
pERANcE SOCIETY, Of Me WoMrN or ONO" win be
held in CoLuNBus. on Wednesday and Thursday,
the mn and 1911 Of January next.
Tits true our hopes Of immediate and efficient
legislative action for Temperance, have diminished
since tho unfayorabe result of the late election
but if this has shown us the need of greater pre-
paratory work among the people than we had sup
posed necessary instead Of becoming dishcartened
we should buckle on the armor anew, resolved To
conquer at all hazards for il is work for God and
humanity, which we have no right, and should have
no inclination to lay aside.
Let us then come up in great numbers from all
portions Of the State, and let us especially have
delegates and reports4from all the Female Temper
anee Societies, Of every name, in the State and lei
each delegation come prepared with Resolutions
and if possible with speeches and with money tc
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24
From ,io London 4. s. Reporter.
TRIBUTE TO MRS. STOWE.

\ letter has been received from Mrs. II. T..
Stowe, by Joseph Sturge, Esq, which, though not
for publication ia eicRso, states, in ausion to the
appropriation Of the Tribute, that among other
objects to which she purpoees to apply it are tho
following;
lst. To labour by gratuitous circulation Of anti
slavery literature particularly IN the South, tC
hasten to maturity the movements set in operation
by Uncie Tom and the Key.
2ndly 10 aid the efforts Of the free colouro,
people to help themselves in the way Of schools
newspapers, &c.
We arc sorry to learn that The TriJvie still fall,
materially snort Of the sum (e2,000) which th,
Committee desired to raise As they are anxious
to close the Tribute without delay, they hope the
friends OF the cause will Immediately forward tC
the Committee in Birmingham. or to the Treasurer
Geo. Wm. Alexander, ESD, any sums they may
have in hand, or any additional subscriptions they
may procure from their friends
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24
THE FUGITIVE SLAVE BILL AT THE
SOUTH.

We have copied what the Charleston Mercury said
against the fugitive slave bill Another Charleston
paper, the Standard is out against it. In the
course of n series Of articles ON Judge McLuan's
decision in the McQuerry case, furnished by a cor
respondent il has n clear and conclusive argument
to chow that the fugitive bill is unconstitutional
on the ground that the fugitive clause in the Con.
stitution is simply matter Of compact between the
States, concerning which Congress has no authori-
ty To lcaislutc. lie maintains that il is matter
that stands upon the clear ground Of an cypress
stimulation between Mc States, as contracting par
tics and are cut Of md Independent Of, the tiele
al government, created and established by the Con-
StjiuiioA." The editor Of the Sidpdard himself has
an article the subject, and, referring to his cor
respondent, says;-
"lIc holds the stipulatons Of the Constitution in
reference to fugiti,os from labor, compact be-
tween sovereign States they have not vested the
Congress Of the United States with any power to
carry these provisions into effect by legislation, and
from this fact it results that they have reserved to
themselves, in their original capacity Of sovereign
powers, the supreme right Of determining their in
fraction, and the mode and measure of redress
Establishing this position, he regards the exercise
Of the power by Congress To determine the mea-
sures most proper TO affect the purposes of these
provisions MS unauthorized, and as concession fa-
tai to the South.
These conclusions il would be proper to consid-
cr 1t is true that powers, not conferred upon Con
gress are reserved 10 the States respectively ia
the people; it is also true, that there is power
conferred by this clause of the Constitution upon
Congress to carry its provisions into effect. Ana
instead Of ciiHgiHg 10 this prorision Of the co1pTo
mise act rs compensation .tos lis 0heT most otjec
aoaaJe features, mgt be 'eeft JoT as 10 consider
ichekey zee haze not IN ttct made concession more
fatal 10 o separate and distinct political eristeace,
than cren the founders Qf tie Constitution Themselves
tcere prepared 10 R0ko.'
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24

TnE RlCuGoND EXAMINER, which continues 10
cxult furously over the crushing of Conn, Fo0rE,
CLEMENS and other Southern Compromscrs, pro-
claims all the world banded against Southern Slav-
cry, and advises countcraction, as follows;
"There is but one remedy for the evil-but one
shield against the danger aud If the South fail to
use both she will deserve the fate that must cnse,
With the assistance Of heroic, patriotic and fear
lees band large in number, great in intellect and
integrity, at the North, who are with us for the
countrv's sake tie ,S0,dh can control the action Of
Me Feieyal GoceiHmcm. This power should be so
exercised as to crush out, really and truly, the
Free Soil and auti-slaycry fanaticism. There
should be no peace or truce allowed the insidiOps
enemy. Crush il out" should be the shbbolcth
and the watch-word. This should be the answer to
every Free Soil fanatical aspirant to Office and
hunter after emoumcnt. Amnesty -pardon--peace
should only be granted to those who have fully,
openly and honestly rcnounccd their sinful ways
and performed works meet for repentance. All
other questions sink into insgnfcance before this,
and the slang about treason TO party which flunky-
ism is always ready put forth to shield patron
nccdisUensiug power from fearless censure, should
be sconed at and eCntemned. There can bc no
treason where men array themselves upon the side
Of right and their country"
If ALL who have done works meet for repentance
are to be forgiven, there is no reason why the mass
of Northern politicians Of the John Nan Buren,
school shouldn't be taken back into the affections of
every uegro-driycr. At any rate, if they haven't
vet done enough let The Eramiier say what further
prostration is required and be sure they will read
ily submit. - Tribune
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24
woMANs CAUSE IN ENGLAND.

Mr. T. W. Chesson writes to the wesleyan, from
England, as follows
am happy to identify myself with you, who are
engaged in seeking to obtain equal rights for We
men, as well as for men, and trust that you may
succeed.
was somewhat struck the other day in reading
letter of piny's 90 The Emperor Traian. He tells
the Roman monarch that he caused two young
Christian woman 20 be tortured and they confessed
that they were "dcoccncSScs' in the church. Now,
here you have proof from the mouth Of an enemy,
that tho carly Christians gave women places of
trust and responsibility IN the church, and that
they were, in fact, equal with their male associates.
Antoinette Brown is tit successor TO thcse noble
hearted female martyrs | am glad TO see good
notice Of the Rev. Luther Lees sermon at the or
dnaton Of Miss. Brown, going the round Of the
English press. IL must do good. Some OF our
ahlCst political writer's arc womcu-taEe Harriet
Martincau and Agnes Strickland for example,
And defy any man to deliver u more eloquent,
enchanting and instructive lecture than the ever
fresh, and ever popular Mrs. Clara Balicur, aud
mako an exception in her favor; but it their prin-
ciple bc right, they have no business to make this
exception even. Besides II a woman has the gift
of orntory, what is it given 10 her for by the Crca
tor, If it Is not for use? Is Madame Rachel to per-
form tragedy on the boards of theatre before de-
lighted thousands, and with the hearty encomiums
of every newspaper criticl Is Jenny Lind to have
the world at her feet, lecnusc publicly she pours
forth the melody Of song? and is the accomplished
Lucy Stone. who has noblcr gifts and higher mis-
sion than cthor Rachel or Lind to be siloutbo
the absurd conycntionalities Of society forbid her
to uso her voice even on behalf Of her sisters who
are living in enforced inlamy and degradntonI
Certainly not. | hope, therefore. with the Penn
ylvann Freeman, that the Convention will not he
held il tie ladies' are To- be excluded. as they were
at that miserable miscacd "World's Temperance
Convention, at Now York, when the spirit Of slave
~ seemed to be all dominant,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24

possession. We hope that our friend who owned
it and parted with it last, feels that he has got
lated" II easily, we will iust munaec Il in such a
way that it will pay for few Thanksgiving din
icrs to-dav--Where suth dinners will be properly
lpprcciatcd-and if any portion thereof is surplus
{ shall gl towards Christmas dinner or two o.
the same sort If that isn't fair, We are at a loss
to know what Is. The extract is published and the
money isn't wanted. o. coursc all hands arc sat
i8led with the arrengcment.-Q QNiNcn NhiH.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24

the South there is no reason why they should not;
but let it De put upon the true ground Of wishing
to make money by IT, and do not let thcm insult
their fellow citizens 10y supposing thcm 20 he pos
sosscd Of minds so narrow and uncnlightened as t.
DO influenced by the motives urged Wy tho writer
ouplpd Eyg
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24

aid the cause. Let us once more unite in our dc
libcrations, In order tat VIC may labor wisely,
unitcdly and efficiently, the coming season.
Arrangements will lc made by citizens Of Col
umbus, to entertain gfdtutously ladies' who may
attend from abroad.
In behalf Of the Executive Committee.
Js G. BATEliAM Presk
D." ,Ohio papers please copy )-Gyd
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24
Bs5- OF the population in China and the govern.
wont tlnra tIe SIM saws. F.rt

"The population of China proper is estimatec'
and it is believed correctly, Mt 1851 G32 007 inhab-
tants. In the dependencies Of Mantchcoria, Mon
polia. Turkslan, Tibet, Ne, tho population is
about 100000 making total Of over .tour hun
dred mYioss qf Pe2pie under one go,ernnent, % or
should our population double in number every
half century, il would require nearly two hundred
aud fifty years TO acquire a population equal to the
present population Of China.
"The quantity Of land in China is estimated at
800, ,s20, 100 English acres, Of which l4l ll9,347,
or nearly one-sixth, is under cultivation. The
total area in square miles is 1907 900, and the
population on each square mile 2S3."
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24

There is proposition before the Legislature ol
South Carolina, for appropriating $4,000 toward
the erection Of monument to the late Mr.. Cal
hoan, -rft f5 10
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-24

Pause not in fear,
Preach no desponding sorile view,
Whateer thou Whilst, thy viii can do.
Work sows the seed,
Even the rock mny yield its flower,
No task so hard, but human power
Exalted to one end and aim
May conquer fate; Work on and win.
JOSEPHINE S. GRIPPING,
Nj. Il. PECK,
j. G. BATElIAM,
MARY b. BlRDSALL.