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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-10-13

~Some awfdl disclosures have
been made Of cruelty TO prisoners in
Birmingham Jail. One Of the cases
given to the public was that Of . bow
Oamed Webb. Is years Of age. It
appears that he had committed the
offence Of saying good by" to a fel.
low.prisoner, and for this he was
strapped to the wall-legs, arms and
head in an internal machine. He had
eight ounces of bread day his hu-
name jailor fed him with this, bit by
bit, as if he had been beast, and he
ate it the bes way he could. Not q
drop Of water accompanied this meal.
He was put upon the crank at six in
the morning, having to make 10000
turns day, the weight Of the crank
being nomiually five pounds. but in
reality fifteen pounds-a weight too
great for the strength Of a robust labor
er, and remained till ten at night. and
then, by way Of relief, he was strapped
in the jacket all night.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-10-13

Russian EXPEDITION 70 JApAA.-
The Hong Kong papers state that the
Emperor Of Russia, having heard that
the United States Government De.
termined on sending . large naval
force to japan, with view to tho
opening Of that long-closed country BY
rpeaceable means. and entirely concur.
ing in the policy Of demonstrating to
the Japanese Government that for.
eigners had the power to take what
they (the Japanese) might feel indis-
posed to give, has resolved in aiding
the experienced by sending a squad
ron Of co operation. the Pallas. so
guns, the Dwina, 10 guns. and the
Vostock, 4 guns.
After remaining hare q week, says
one paper, the Pallas and Vostock
will together proceed in search Of the
American feet, supposed at present
to be about the Loo Choo Islands,
waiting for the Powhattan, now hour.
" expected. This. then, is the whole
secret and mystery Of the presence Of
the Pallas and Vos:ock in our waters;
and the revelation is hardly news, for.
if we remember Alright, their advent
was announced in this Journal fully
quarter Of a yesr ago. Between
Russian America and the northern.
most port in Japan, we have been told
by Russian navigators, there is still
and for a long time has been, some
trade; and it is in no way unreasona-
bic to find his Imperial Majesty de.
sirous Of improving and regulating it
on such terms as may be obtained by
other Governments.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
OBITUARY.

DIED-On the sth Of the 1lth mo-, at his resi-
dence near Ipava Fulton Co., ILL.,, JAMES BALLAs-
CIR, in the Goth year of his age.
The deceased was for many years m eminent
minister in the Society Of Friends, fearlossly de-
clarng and explaining the truths contained in the
scriptures. His sufferings great for some days
before his death, but he bore them with Christian
fortitude and remarked to friend present, that he
sought popularity, but every days experience
confirmed him more and more in the belief that the
position he occupied was right.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
NEW ENGLAND CORRESPONDENCE.
CoNcoRD, N. H., Dec. 2nd, 1858.

CoNcoRD N. H., Dec. 2nd 1853.
DEAR FRIEND MARIUs: A not over good naturcd
wife, whose husband was very bad looking, and
very small too in size, was oomplimented lover
the left, ON the i'll looks of cher old man." Yes,
she answered "but there's one comfort-if he is
III looking there's but des'pH little of him any
how, to look at" You have the same consolation
of late, at my letters-they are not numerous,
surely.
am trying to approach the bliss, which some
have denominatcd ga mastery inGcfirity." To me
however it seems but vision of the fancy. True,
do not lecture except on the Sundays. But a
thousand things just now distract me. First the
ordinary preparation for winter, increased as it is,
by my late four months absence in the vest
Then the preparation for a still longer tour, on
which ! propose to enter the first of January, is
engrossing much of my spare time. Then my ill
health, as final consideration, impcls me to forc'
20 as much labor, especially mental, as possible
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
TREAsURER's REPORT FOR NOVEMBER

Received Of Thomas Harglayes, so; Timothy
Woodwork. 100; VIM. Salisbury, 100; John Ball,
100; j. Sherman, LOO; j. Simmons, 90; T. A..
Woods, lG; G. II. Beckwth, 25 David Littleton,
100; S. Storks, LOO H. Stephenson, LOO; Cor
nclia Stephenson, LOO; David Kline, so George
Phelps 50 Cash, 100; Timothy Corrant, 100 !;
Henry ITogg, 100; s. D. Smith, 100; Lewis Specs,
Palmer. 25; Thomas Rhodes, 500: Elizabeth Cor
don, 100; VIM. Meredith, 200; II. NJ. Philips.
j0 Bcni. Michener, 500; A. Bowman & wife,
2,00 Eliian Gaines, 800; George Freed $50; X.
O. Thomas, 500.
Collection at West Unity, $50; Cincinnati Sew
ing Circle 10000; Pittsburgh Physiological Socic-
y per Mrs. DIR. Church, CAB.
j. MCMILLAN Treasurer
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
AIDING SLAVES TO ESCAPE.

On Tuesday last. before the Bracken Circuit
Court; two negroes named Henry and Isaac Rum
scy, were tried for assisting q negro belonging To
Walter Lynn to make his escape, some time since.
Isaac was acquitted but the jury could not agree
as 20 Henry.
Anothe, free negro named Dr. Perkins indicted
for aiding oil by taking the river the slave
Of b lackstonc, II. Ramkins in September 1852
was conviCtcI and sentenced to the pcntcntiary for
three years. lie is nearly seventy years old.
Two white mcn-one Crpps, school teacher,
and James Coopcr-wcre indicted for the same
offence as the negroes first named. Crrps gave
5000 bail and was released Cooper is in Jail
awaiting his trial at the next May term.
1t is generally beloved that Cripps will forfeit
his bail and not appear for trial. We understand
he declared while lying in Jail at Brooksvillc that
nc hai done nothing but what he would do again,
that he would help any man out Of slavery that he
possibly could, that he regarded snvehodng as so
great sin that NJ stakeholder could be achrstian,
that he would as soon marry negro woman as a
white woman but for the disgrace of the children,
&c. 1t is believed he came to the State especially
to aid in the escape of negroes. On being bailcd
he left Immediately for Ohio as We hear.-Nays-
rifle Eagle.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
ITEMS.

The verdict in the Kissane forgery case has been
sustaned.--Dr. Jewett, the temperance lee
turer, is again in Ohio, in the prosecution Of his
temperance labors.---- Mrs. Stowe has been pro-
sented with massive ring Of African gold and
African workmanship, from Liberia.---Martin
Kostza is in Boston.--The second election Of
Delegates in the Massachusetts, districts where there
was at FIRST no choice has almost all gone for the
Wings.
SMALL NorEs.-Some persona dcsirous Of turning
a penny to their own advantage, have commenced
prosecutions against several institutions in Pitts
burgh, for issuing notes under the denomination Of
five dollars. The penalty for every such note is
sued, is $500 one half to the informer The total
amount Of penalty in the prosecutions already
commenced, would amount to $4,000. The in
formers have since been held to bail for conspiracy.
PRfNTERs STRIKE IN CINciNNArI.-Tho strikers
are about to establish new paper. Capital Stock,
S25, 900 shares, 500. The Gazette, Columbian,
and Commercial are employing women in their
Offices.
DR.. ELDER, Of Philadelphia, is to take charge Of
a paper in Chicago, to be called the FREE WEST.
The British aud Foreign Anti.slavory Society is
making vigorous effort to raise 100000 for anti
slavery purposes.
PANAMA RAiLRoAp-The important road across
the Isthmus seems to be progressing MS rapidly as
the numerous obstacles will admit The entire
work, it is expected, will be completed in August
next.
Wendell Philips octured last week in Boston
ON Views of Social Life in Europe.
james G. Birney is now suffering from an attack
Of paralysis, in Philadelphia.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
Communications.
A REMINIsCENCE.

Mn. EDIron. Some recent articles in the Bugle,
haze called to mind one or two incidents which
occurred years ago, and are connected in my mem
ory with the name of the REv. ALASsoN ST. CLAIR.
| we'll remember how indignant he felt Mt the
conduct of certain priestly ntriguers, the sole
object of whose presence in Boston, seemed to he
to crush the spirit Of abolition which they vuinly
hoped had pciishc1 in the then scarce extinct
flames Of Pennsylvania Hall. In the following
lines, which have copied for insertion in your
paper st. Clair strove 10 give vent to his feelings
aud if some of your readers may think there is
more truth than poetry in them, | hope you will
tell them IL is for the first named quality you
publish them.
One of the most vivid impressions have Of st.
Clair, is, he appeared in sick bed on the fore
noon of one of the days the New England Anti
Slavery Convention was in session. lie had heard
Of priestly attempt that was about being made
to prevent Abby Kelly being appointed ON com
mittee, and so anxious was he to defeat so unfair
movement, that though physically unfit to leave
his chamber, he was at the afternoon meeting to
speak and vote in defence Of womans equality
upon the anti-slavery platform.
Should the Detroit Free Democrat or any Other
Free Soil paper wish to copy this communication
poetry and all" Barkis is williu."
i. S. J.
Lines written ON witnessing the power ant
management Of the Bishops to keep out, or kill
the subject of Abolition, at the New England
Methodist Conference, met in Boston, June, 1893.
BY ALANsoN ST. CLAIR.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

GERRIT SMITH's ILLNEss.-The following letter
to the Editor of the Oneida Telegraph, will be
read with sorrowhl interest by thousands of Mr..
Smiths friends:
PHILADELPHIA Nov. 90, '53
d. II. FRosT Ny dear sir,-Although it is fort
night since left home, am but SO far on my way
to Washington. | mean to be there at the opening
of the Session but it is very far from certain, that
shall take my scat in Congress at that time.
The disease in my head continues unnbated.-
My New York Physicians (how justly do not
know,) believe it is consequence of the surgical
operation, to which | submitted last summer. That
skillful operation relieved me entirely of u painful
disease but it is, perhaps, worse ono, which has
now come upon me. However this may be, am,
at least for the present, disqualified for reading or
writing, or public speaking
| do not intend to resign my Office Immediately.
presume that my constituents would prefer my
holding it for month two longer, in the expec-
tation that during, this time, my health may be
either so improved as to allow to engage in the
duties of my office, or much worse, as to make it
my obvious duty to resign it,
Excuse my brcyty. The sensations in my
swimming head make it no small task for me to
write even so short letter as this.
Your friend. GERRlT SMITH.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

CAN'T READ on WRITE How many? Only
thirhi of it! Over a maliOG Of ,chie adults in the
Republic are unable to read or write.
But where are they? Massachusetts, has a pop
ulation of 1904 souls; the native born who can't
read or write out Of that number is 1861. Virgin
a independent of slaves, has II ,005 of whites thus
ignorant. New York counts 3,04S,32j souls, of
these native and foreign, who can't read write,
number 30,370. Yet Louisiana with only 2j5, ,40l
whites, shows q ,22l of the same class, who cant
read word or write their names
The census establishes this fact, that Exclusive
of Saves) S5S,306 natives are unable to read or
write; 1885, l44 foreigners or to.a 1868, ,420. The
Western States stand thus.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

PERTINENT QrTsTIoN.-Referring to the very
pous and resigned disposition Of the slave question
recently by some of our religions bodies cores
pondcnt of the Religious Herald publishes the fol-
lowing:
Mr.. EDIroR 1T would crafty at least one reader
of the Religious Herald, to be informed whether
The project Of Transporting tho free Jideks Of this
country 10 1fica was included in the late transfer
of the negro question to Divine Providence. Would
not Divine Providence be quite competent to take
care Of the Colonization Society, as Of the Anti
Slavery Cause without human interiercnce2
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

THE PRouIBlToRY LIQUoR LAW, went into force
in Michigan on the second inst, and there seems
to be disposition in many places to enforce it,
For this purpose, numerous Carson Leagues have
been formed through the State. We see notices Of
their formation in Detroit, Adrian, Baltic Creek,
Mt. Clemens, and IIillsdale
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

TuE DEAr MurEs of New York city, held a
meeting last week, to provide for the erection of u
church for their accommodation. About one hun
drcd persons were present. Speeches were made
and business conducted in the sign language
Order and dispatch characterized its proceedings
Six thousand dollars have been raised for their
object, and ten thousand more are required. The
N. Y. Mutes have now a regular pastor, Rev. Mr..
Galaudett.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

1t is said that Nicholas County Virginia, du-
ring the present year, has had accession Of six
hundred families, who have removed thither and
purchased farms. Lands which a year since could
have been bought for 81 peracre now bring readily
50 and 81 so.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

The GREAT WESTERN RAILROAD, from Windsor,
10. W., opposite Detroit, to Niagara, is progressing
rapidly 1t is expected that the cars will run from
Windsor to Buffalo by the first of July next. The
road affords employment for multtudes of the
fugitives who have taken refuge in Canada. All
who chose to go to work, can now have full en-
ployment and fair wages as soon as they arrive.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
RELIGIOUS MEETING.

A Religious Meeting of several day continuance,
will be held in this place, commencing on Friday
Evening, the 10th Of December. The meeting will
be held in the Town Hall. Elder j. J. Moss, Of
Akron, will be the principal speaker. The com
munity arc respectfully invited TO attend
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
5flcettngs.
MEETING AT PARAMOUNT.

An anti-slavcry meeting will be held at Fair
mount, Starl, Co., on Saturday and Sunday, the
10th and llth inst. NJ II. Robinson, and Charles
and Josephonc Grifing will be present Meeting
to commence on Saturday at one o'clock F. NJ
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

The humble Christian fan would know
Why Bishops serve the Devil so;
Why lord, opprcss, manage and scheme,
And yet SO hugely pious seem;
One only style his carcass know
In spite Of fashions ebb and flow;
Why power sits pcrchcd upon his thumb,
Why at his bidding all are dumb;
Why acts of his are never evil
That others do to serve the Devil
A secret this though dark as night
(Draw back the Curtain) all is light
'of old, when Bishops had their birth,
The Devil set his foot on earth;
To snatch high heaven his only aim,
To make the souls of men his game.
To Jesus Christ he came apacc,
With cloyen foot and smutty face,
Claiming the power of Gods right hand
And ownership Of sea and land
To Jesus said, CAN this is mine,
" But worship me, and all is thine"
Christ spurncd the offer with dsda;n,
And from the Devil fed amain.
Near by his side las wont to keep
a Bishop now o'crjoyed did leap,
From dlzZy helght ms mighty soul
Compasscd the earth from pole to pole;
lIasty the profer to secure
Bowed down before the DEVILS lure.
"Thy offer, pray, transfer to me-
"Fathcr of lies III worship thce.'
"IwW, WILL INDEED" he said,
"And ever more will give thee aid,
Nor thou alone, but all Thy tribe
"Shall be my children by this biilc;
"Come join the league, and plight thy faith,
And we'll be ncighbors after death"
Enough enough will indeed,
Take pen and parch-aont, write the creed"
"A sect devout, uncarned and low,
"Wlll soon arisc-this sect undo.
Enter their rank, approve their zeal,
For Gods my will and plans reveal;
use pous cant, pray loud and long;
"Join with them in the holy song;
"Make them Episcopal, and then
"Be thou their God, and they thy men.
"Strike hands with tyrants, make the slave
Despair beneath expressions wave;
"With slavery hold affinity;
make Doctors in Divinity
"Of brokers in the trade of blood,
"Who laugh to scorn the wrath Of God.
"Make merchandise of souls for pclf,
" Steal Heavens cloak to scrve myself;
"Pervert Gods word, and make it prove
"That slavery is from above;
Drive desolation's fiery ear,
Smoking with ruin wide and far,
Through sweetest tendercst, holicst ties
"of man, nor heed his groans or cries;
"Makc half the church the slaves of those,
"Who are Gods bittcrcst, deadlest foes;
"From North to South, from State to State,
"Ride forth with demon speed and hate;
Set up the cry Peace, peace, be still
"Why try our brotherhood to fill
"'With agitation and division?
Cant we hold slaves without collision?'
"Until at last the best two-thirds
Is made Il cage of unclean birds
Then turn thy stccd, charge full in face
"Of all who show some signs Of grace;
"With foulcst iniamy pursue,
MAKE them for respite gladly sue,
""or else unchurch them in the strife;
Swear it were meet they lost their life.
"This is the creed; all who confess
"Must wear q Bishops cant and dress"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
N EW GOODS.

THE Subscribers are just receiving their Fall
stock Of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, QUEENSWARE, &c, &t.
Also a large assortment Of Boots and Shoes.
Which they offer at their usually cheap rates, for
Cash or Merchantable Produce.
DeIy" Don't forget the place, American House,
Corner Of Main and Ellsworth Streets, Salem, q.
TOAILINSON, STRATTON & Co.
September Sth 1858.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

nS-The number of acres of swamp-land lying in
the State of Missouri is reported 10 be 2,765,S7l,
and in Illinois, 2,S70,635. Much Of this land can
bc reclaimed, aud, in general the soil is 80 rich as
10 make il vrYy rdluahle
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
The Sugar Creek water Cure.

TWELVE miles South of Massillon under the
charge of DIR. Frease, is supplied with pure soft
spring water, and conducted on pure Hydropathic
principles. We give no drugs. They are only
hindrances to the radical cure Of disease The sue
cess which has thus far attended efforts to alle-
viate the suHerings of humanity enables to speak
confidently of the virtues Of pure scn ,caey, pro-
per diet, &c.
Terms 50 in ordinary cases, payable weekly.
DR.. T. l.. Nichols, of the American Hydropaihic
Institute and Editor of the Nichols Health Jour
nal, in noticing the Water Cure movements of the
country, says Of u.s.
"Dr. Fries, a most thorough and energetic ply
sician, has Water Cure ut Sugar Greek Falls, o.
His terms are very moderate, but there are few
places VIC could recommend with greater conf
deuce"
Address, DR.. S, Frcasc, Deardof's Mills, Tusca-
rawas Co., o.
August, 1858.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
DIR, GEO. VI. PETIT

Respectfully tenders his professional services 10
the citizens Of Marlboro and surrounding country.
Office in the room recently occupied BY DR.. X. o.
Thomas. u
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
MONEY TO BE LENT.

$500, 1000, 1900 or 5000 dollars to 10 had
for one, two, or three years, on mortgage. Apply
to Post paid JOSEPH BARKER
Salem, Col. Co. o. Nov. lQih.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

RAIL RoAD fare from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati,
is now 500.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

EMIGRATION TO THE PAcIrIo.-The commanding
officer at Fort Kearney reports that the last over
land emigration for Oregon California of this sea.
son passed that fort about the 18th Of August The
tota number, during the season, were as follows.
5000 men, 2,262 women 3,058 children, 5,4T4
horses 100 mules los, ,702 cattle 3,7oS wagons,
and ia 40S sheep This does not include that rart
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
Nrws of the iDrrk.

CIRCULATION OF THE NEW York TRIBuNE,
Tribune, is one of the best newspapers in the world
Its excellence makes it a necessity, to all who
would have the earliest, and in general an impartial
narrative of facts. 1t is pleasure, therefore, to
know that its bold identification with reform,
since the Presidential election, has not limited its
circulation, or at all decreased its income. As an
oisct against The cry Of desperation, with which
some of its cotemporaries assail it, viz; that it,
like abolition, sis dying out" the editor gives
detailed account of its affairs. From this state
mcnt we learn the annexed facts.
lis actual circulation, on the lst Of December,
1858, was:
DAILY, 81 800 WEEELY, 65, l20
CALIFORNIA, 1850 SEM-WEEHLY, $500
EUROPEAN, - 2lO Aggregate - 95,24O
Its entire receipts from January lst, 1858, to
December lst, were $240,Sj0 0l. Being an in
crease over the receipts of the corresponding por-
ton of last year, of S24,2il %. The entire
amount received for papers sold is consumed in
the purchase of the one article of paper. So that
for all the other expenses of the establishment,
and for the profits to the proprictors, they are de-
pendant upon the advertising patronage of the
paper.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

RELEAsED-James Edwards, Free colored boy,
detained at St Louis, on a charge Of being fugi-
tive slave from New Orleans, has been set at lib
erty The gentleman with whom Edwards had
lived in Meigs Co., Ohio, went on to st. Louis, to
rescue him. The case, says the Columbian is
one Of the most rascally on record"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

WOMEN IN THE PAINTING oFFIcE.-In Boston,
probably there are some two hundred girls employ
ed in printng-oiices, most of whose families reside
in this city or in its immediate vicinity They are
plines They Ca can if thew have GOOD good common s
school education learn to set type with facility in
three months practice The price paid is from
eighteen to twenty cents per thousand ms or say
to thirds the price paid to men. girl set type
as fast as man can and in Office our best fe-
male compositors, working eight or nine hours per
day earn from seven to eight dollars per week.
OLiue Branch