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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-01

the population Of the Chinese Empire composed Of
two great divkons, the Chinese and the Tartars be
hsd arranged the dinner In two principal courses, Tar
tar and Chinese. We had begun with China and were
now TO eat cur way with what appetite might through
the almost boundless extent u Tarary which IL we
had deemed necessary 70 take very copiously from
every disb would have proved, fear tor some of W.
10 be not very reotefrofn Tsrtarus Be that a. may
the enemy was before us and we were compelled 10
face him After the pig had been taken from the table
to be carved, and brought back again, the Governor
commenced the dupensati0n Of the Tartar course by
Selling In HE fingers nicely crsped morsel of the
cracking, with rich stratum of the cellular membrane
under Il and insinuatiDg with all possible gentlebess
and decorum between my lps The incident reminded
me Of Elias theory of the origin OF pig the
Of which, you will recoect laid IN China and could
emily mag the intense delight with which in his
husiastc love of cracking, he would have enjoyed the
Governors civlity AZ am not particularly fond of
the article especially with sauce Ia Keyings finger
could willingly have dispensed with the attention, fat
teriDg M II wac no doubt, intended 70 be-
Finally for the longest entertainment az well Of the
loneett epistle (by this time cheering truth TO you
mus. hsye an end wereached the limits Of Tartary and
began TO approach the termination Of the dinner
Another lot Of Chinese dishes twelve in number served
in bowls placed at once upon the table but did
not appear 10 be expected tht should eat much Of
them for. almost fnmedstey after, bowls of plain
boiled rice were handed round 20 each person. These
form the regular and indispensable close OF Clnese
feat and their appearance shows that the dinner n~
afaire fais The Governor now gave me one or two
cordial taps upon the back aid shoulders Puntng.
Kwa put HE hand 30 his throat 10 show that he was hed
10 repetion; and all together and adjourned to
the larger division of the room. Here we took seats
again. and tea was handed in covered porcelain cupe,
without milk or sugar and the leaves at the bottom OF
the cup before After slipping little OF this and st
ting short time all and prepared Tor departure
The Governor took by the arm, and conducted me
through the door and along the verandah TO
the end of the bridge where he cordially embraced me-
and kissed me repeatedly on both checks; civity
which returned in the sarnc way"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-01
The Surrender of Bursoync, by an Eye Wit.

We recently had the pleasure Of perusing
letter written by the venerable Samuel Cody, OF
Vernon Centre, in this County, now in his niaety-
third year, in which he describes many OF the
incidents connected with the surrender of Bur-
goyne, on the 18th of October, 1777, OF which
he was an eyewitness. The writing is even
and regular. plain as print and the lines so
compact that sixty-two are written upon page
OF common letter paper. Congress had ordered
the deficiencies in the Continental regiments, 10
be made up by drafts, /" but" says the veners-
bic patriot:
My father said he would take the place OF one and
should that Of another. Tins IN TIE spring q i'1
and our tenn Of service was ~ expire the 10Th Of
Jnnuuy, l77s We were placed IN Csptsin Keeps Com
psby, Col Shepherds Regimen; and Gen Gioyers
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-01

rain dominion for the sake tbs; love, yoa VIII become
the vic slaves OF others by turn who srs in the iut OF
the srre dirsul ssicu Andifthe mahsnsntpassions
more efpecsly rule, by habits o. malice and sasae
he'll where esch spirit Is felt to BE- the enemy OF the
other ana where all conspire swell the vast sea oil
conflicting snd oTmenfng passions Like seeks Ike In
the world of spirits and men wake up there ss they go
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-01

hcpe in you Engiand's hope and the worlts s that
there may once more be millions such instead Of un,s
a. new. Hacts: { Jdase pedS And many future s"ne-
rstons acquainted sgain with tn silences and once
eosn.ant Of what is noble and fathful and divine
look beck with pity and ncreduJus sston's ient!
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-04-21

sions on this subject he has certainly gwen
ample proof during his Senatorial career
We speak warmly on this point not only On
account of our long-standing friendship Tor
Mr.. Chase, but because we know that he has
honorably represented the interests and main
tanned the reputation of his State that IN the
face of peculiar opposition he has won posi-
ton here which few men could have achieved,
even under less inauspicous circumstances that
he is as true as steel on all questions affecting
the slavery controversy; that he is thoroughly
and impartially Democratic in all his views !;
and that his power for general usefulness as a
Senator is continually growing.
We hope that every citizen of Ohio who feels
interested in the cause of liberty and progress,
and is devoted to the Democracy Of Principle,
more than to the Democracy OF Organization,
will take care to make the reelection OF SAL
mon P. Chase at least one of the great objects
of the next election in that State.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-04-21

The Compromise was defeated-Mr. Fill
more became President. Nobody at that time
could predict the extent Of his detection. Mr.
Corwin was consulted about the formation oil
the Cabinet He did not dream that he could
be persuaded to enter it. He secuted the
idea--such step could be no gain to hint
would probably put period to his pollt'cai
career But he was besieged on all HANDS,
day after day His loyalty to the Wing party
was appealed to-he was reminded Of his obli-
cations to that party-his personal irienu'
piled him with every argument-until NJ ia'''
against his inclination, against his Judgment
we are sure, he consented to become member
of the Cabinet, feeling at the time that he was
making sacrifice of himself A reward ior-
sooth
From that time we have regarded HIM as
occupying false position. The Slavehoiuins
Interest could not forget or forgive wha' 10
had sad and done-it knew that his views
and principles were unchanged. The Anti
Slavery Interest could not shut its eyes to the
fact that he was by his position separated
from it, and while forbearing, it was still
obliged to censure the act. Thus he was Po-
ltically isolated.
Such man is not a fair subject for inyec-
tive or harsh accusation. He goes out OF ONCE
and is anxious to retire from public life. Why
assaiI him rudely! Why strike one who asks
only to be let alone!
There are men who hate Freedom, or who
from selfish motives are actively antagonsac
to its frieads Let our arms be raised against
them. Such invective as that of Mr.. Clay
can have no other effect than to embtter the
feelings of man like Mr.. Corwin, who, what
ever his errors of judgment has certain great
qualities of heart and intellect which must
always command the admiration and esteem
of all who know him.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-04-21

csc 10. Ind be ii further enacted, That
the laws now in force in said Territory Of
Washington, by virtue of the Legislation OF
Congress in reference TO the Territory Of Ore
gon, which have been enacted and passed sub
sequent TO the first day of September, eighteen
hundred and forty-eight, applicable to the said
Territory of Washington, together with the
Legislative enactments of the Territory OF Ore
gon enacted and passed prior to the passage
Of, and not inconsistent with the provisions OF
this act, and applicable to the said Territory
of Washington, be, and they are hereby con-
tinued in force in said Territory of Washing
ton until they shall be repealed or amended
by future legislation"
They might have supposed that the leglsla-
ton thus re-enacted included the Wilmot Pro-
viso; but this is not so. The legislation OF
Congress, establishing the Oregon Territorial
Government, and enacting the Jefferson or
Wilmot Proviso, took place on the 18th OF Au-
gust 1s4s, and was sanctioned by the President
On the l4th Congress then adjourned The
legislation re-enacted by the Washington Ter
ritorial bill is all subsequent, dated from the
lst of September, ls4s, when Congress was
not in session Was this intended to deceive /!
1t looks very much like trick. Why did the
trainers of the bill say September LIST, lS4S,
when Congress was not in session, instead OF
December Sd, 1s4s when it was in session
1t is best to know precisely where we stand
to comprehend fully all the dangers of our po-
stion. 1t is safe never to trust to the want
of information or vigilance on the part Of
our opponents. Some might say, that if an
oversight has been made, the less said about it
the better. This might be true were the Pro-
Slavery men not wide awake. We hope here
after that no Territorial bill will be suffered to
60 through Congress, without incorporating
with it in plain terms the Jefferson Proviso.
Let US not abandon the time-honored policy of
the country
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-04-21
BALTIMORE LEADS THE COLUMN.

Baltimore leads the column. The following
hearty response comes from firm in that city
which has heretofore been prompt in good
works:
Enclosed you will find twelve dollars for
one hundred copies of FACTS FOR THE Pro
PLED-one-half to be sent to us for distribu-
ton, and the other to be distributed by you
in any benighted district you may select We
shall be happy to double and treble it when
ever you think the time calls for it, and you
are hereby authorized TO draw on Us at sight
for either amount without further notice"
This is in the right spirit. We have word
from different quarters, that clubs are in pro-
cess of formation. Meantime, our friends of
the press cordially sustain the undertaking.
The Wyoming county Mirror says
awe do not think Facts for the People will
lniure local papers at all We rather think
it will help them. And any man can afford
to pay the small price Of it for the important
facts and statistics it will embrace. We should
be glad if every town in Wyoming county
would send q club of hundred"
The Pennsylvania Freeman says:
DAT this time such publication is needed
for general circulation. Thousands, not abo-
itionists, will read il, and thousands more who
while with US in sympathy are not thoroughly
cOnversant with the history of our cause;
while it will furnish us ali with a convenient
book of reference, and a magazine OF ammu-
milton for our moral warfare 1t will not, we
trust, be confined to tho political, commercial,
and economical bearings of slavery but will
embrace its moral and religious aspects
The Green Mountain Freeman vt says:
ave neod Just such a series of documents |
Gs Dr. Bailey proposes to give to the public
and from his general knowledge and his pc
culiar advantages for looking up documents
and finding statistics in the libraries, &C., OF |
Washington, perhaps there is no man in the |
Union, having the disposition, who can 80 we'll
carry out the important undertaking.
The Pittsburgh Saturday Yisiter says:
"'Facts for the People will be well adapted
for general distribution, and the price at which
they are offered will render it an easy matter
to secure a circulation of hundred thousand
copies"
The Anh-SiaOery Bugts (0) says
STANDARD Ant.Slavery documents thus en-
bodied will be a most valuable contribution to
the Anti-Slavery cause. 1t will be valuable as
work of reference, and highly useful for gen.
sral circulation. Its circulation will be secured
by its very low price"
The Rhode Island Freeman says:
We call the attention of the Free-SOilers of
Rhode Island to the remarks of the National
Era in reference to a publication which ought
to receive the patronage of every Free Demo-
crat in the country"
The Lowell american (Mass) says:
"The National Era has out prospectus for
monthly quarto, intended rs statistical |
register of reference for general circulation
and preservation This will be valuable |
auxiliary to the cause and must be as accept |
able to men Of one party as another.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-04-21
VOL. VII.

nary attractions Of novel; as narra,r.
possesses comparatively little interest bn,
an exhibition of character, as an analv.;,
the workings of the human heart, of its st,,,.
combinations of attractions and repulsion. !,
rare performance.
Tar Lovers srRArAaRM. BY Emile T.,
Published and for sale us above.
This is a translation from Swedish ara
ess, who at home almost ranks with Fredara
Bremen, and who is already known in -
country through translation of aIyav . wt;
appeared about year ago in Harpor's Libr,.
of Select Novels.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-04-21

book was created and issued by Religious
Tract Society and even if it should fail of
finding its counterpart this side of the water, it
would itself do great good in an American edi-
ton, to be read with Yankee spectacles. We
hope that among our Christian patriots and
patriotic publishing societies it may provoke
to love and good works" H,
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-04-21
WASHINGTON, ID. G..
THURSDAY, APRIL 81, 1853.

The following named gentlemen are authorized
agents for tho cities of Philadelphia New York. and
Boston:
Lewis J. Bates, 48 Beekman street, New York.
William Alcorn, No. S26 Lombard street, Phila.
o w. Light, No. Cornhill, Boston.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-04-21
FACE THE MUSIC.
RCE IN ONE ACT.

Scens--RailroadC Car ,. Tims-Daylight,s some
whers in the noon of the 10Th century. Enter
thres o6ics-ssskers--tirsd, dusty, SICK cross and
altogether srisAing they iosrs dead and the Ad-
mintaration TN a very icdrm plaee-ttey turn
ssat icisk acooden damn, and sat fdeing edeb
other. Enter High Funetionary ineog, sit'
BY tie Office seekers.
First Ofice-xeker, (who proposes to take Pan
anna ioq Well, p, what the (adjective) chance
have you, anyhow
Second O6ice-seker, (who proposes Pierce
and Providence, willing to be District Attor.
ncy) log. A pretty (adjective) good chance,
can tell you. have that cussed old bear OF
the State Department chained, and intend to
tie to the Internal brute, hit or miss
First Ofoe-~eker. But there's been row
there, and the bear has been kicked out, 10
give that old-blooded Yankee his place, scn-
saiiOa on the part Of High FunetionGry) How
do you like that
Second O6iee.sesksr Not much more-l dom
know him--aint worth knowing (xnsdficn as
above rsnered
First O6iee-seeker. For my part think ~ ,i. "
adjective, adjective) outrage, do--that s,sD,
sided wiudle- chested, knockknecd son .,
Yankee, John Donky, should sneak out Oh n 1,o
Wing party, and be put ut the head oil 'ne D''
crscy-lxnsafion at a eiindr
Higis Probationary, log Sir, sir, this is nov nov
pleasant-this is absolutely rude "'n '"'
man--that is, am Caleb Cushing. -,
Copf,.s,on-Ofiee seekers seize carpet bags ana
breaLy Wk,aie and bell ksard-Crtes Of ma"
opsrSosyd.D aAog on the eo'c.ea'chsr" &c. Cusn-
inr ,voon, in Tie arms Of the eonduetor-IH0-
Lsdur
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-04-21
FACTS FOR THE PE0PLE"-A WANT sJP
Piled

To the Editor of the National Era.
rejoice to see that you have undertaken to
supply want long felt by the friends of Free
Democracy in the United States by the publ
cation Of a cheap periodical which shall con
tain reliable political information for the PeO-
pie. The party papers, for the most part
manage to relate facts and detail information
in such way as not to damage their party
prospects in the elections and the statements
found therein are usually received with many
grains of allowance for the party bias Of the
editors. In some sections the virulence Of this
feeling is greater than in Others but it pre-
walls more or less throughout the Union Our
Free Democratic presses, so far as my observa-
ton extends, do not dstort facts, or torture
statements, to suit their own views
The "Facts for the People" is the very
thing needed If we wish to succeed, we must
be aggressive. However much others may
fear "Agitation, we are not of the number J;
and the Facts for the People" cheap, port
able reliable, furnishes the seed which should
be sown broadcast over the land, II we desire
to secure q bountiful harvest | do not see
why you may not obtain funds sufficient to
issue hundred thousand copies monthly
Many men, who will not pay two dollars for
the Era, or for some county Free Democratic
paper, will contribute twenty-five or fifty cents
to scatter political information in their respect
i've neighborhoods. The township and county
Free Democratic organizations should move
promptly in this matter The coming summeI
will be comparatively free from high political
excitement aud affordsIa fitting season for the
dissemination of our principles. Now is the
time. Who will not assist in sending out ono
hundred thousand copies of Facts for the
People'" G.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-04-21
FREE DEMOCRACY IN MANY

Cumberland Cotnty.-A meeting was b.,
on the oath ult., at Gray. The following :,
tlemen were chosen officers:
Joseph w. Parker, Of Gorham. pro0;a.
Andrew Dennison, of Brunswick. and PI
titus King, of Gray, Vice Presidents. AZ
c. Chandler, of New Gloucester, Secre,aru
Messrs. John @. Day, Edvastius King N
shach Humphrey, Andrew Dennison, and S,n
uel Fessenden, were chosen a Comm;tts. j
Resolutions, who reported the following.
Resolved, That the declaration of the D..
burgh Platform, that it is "the purpose of ~
Free Democracy to take possession oftb raSa
al Government" was no empty yaunt Nv
piece ofrhodomontade intended for the ocosa.
to inspire hope and courage, but deljcate sv1
well-considered determination, perfectly iuxi'
fed by the necessity of the case and coDd d.
of the country. 'N
| RESOLVED, That, except in one or two Stat..
the Free Democracy has hitherto failed to sbor
its actual strength and to make the prouress !,
might have done, for the want of a come.
vigorous, and complete organization that hi,
is true of our own State and that. as ono :,
the most effectual means of placing ourseIvs.
in better condition in this respect in III.
county, we earnestly recommend the imms5
ate establishment of Division of the Lihar,,
League in every town.
RESOLVED, That in view of the great imno,t
anee to the Free Democracy of the election a
United States Senator, soon again to he hs
fore the Legislature of this State, it should h
an object of the first attention with this party
to elect to the Senate and the House as NAM
of its own members as possible.
| Lefoiston Fdils.-A Convention of Free Dem
ocrats was held at Lewiston Falls on llth d
March. Col w. B. Merrill was chosen Pres
dent; COL A. Marston and N. G. Sturees
Esq, Vice Presidents; and H. G. Garcelov
Secretary. Messrs. Cook, Rowe, and WilIey
were chosen Committee On Resolutions
Several speeches were made throughout tn
day and evening after which the following re:
olutions were adopted:
Resolved, That the signs of the times are fs
of promise for our righteous cause-especiall
in our own State-calling upon the friends
Liberty here, to put forth more yigilant &c,
untiring effort.
RESOLVED, That the two subjects now demand
ing the immediate attention and support {
freemen in this State, are the extending Of tt
circulation Of our Home Free Press, and Il
organization of Divisions of the Sons of Liber
in every town in Maine.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-04-21
REFRESHING.

A story Of late occurrence has been going
the rounds of Our political circles, Weakening
them with laughter, which We cannot resist
giving to the readers Of the Era" 1t Is not
often our officials come in contact with such
healthy piece of public opinion-and the
event should be set up as warning to gods
and men. To make it more effective, friend
has thrown the little affair into dramatic
shane
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-04-21

The House Of Representatives OF Massaces
setss has finally rejected the bill to indemnify
the los sustained by the burning OF the o m.
line Convent some nineteen years ago in~
vote ordering the bill to third reading hssnSS
been recousidered, it was eventually de'eas g.
by attempting 70 engraft upon 1t provision ~,
other injuries inflicted by popular wo'e, ,so
The vote rejecting Il was-yess Ill, nsys iS''
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-04-21

Tax LIPK AID woRKs or ROBERT BvRSs Pub
lishsd and for sale as above.
The fourth volume, just received, mpletes
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-04-21


GRAHAH's AMERICAN MoSrHLY. Philsdelphis- May,
1853 For sale by William Adam, Pom. avenue,
Washington. D.. c.
Graham is publishing good magazine, not
withstanding his late sins against sound morals
and good taste, in the matter of Slavery and
Uncle Toms Cabin. His Mathematics seems
to have passed away; he is now in his right
mind; his magazine has regainsd its wonted
serenity, and the number before US contains
several articles. higher in conception and more
vigorous in execution than we generally find in
our literary monthlies.
THE ANrLLANcEr. Providence, RI
We have received the first number of new
medical monthly, under the editorship Of Drs
Kent Livezey, Turner, and Coleman, devoted
to the Chrome Thermal system of medicine 1t
goes against blood letting, and is death on I"
allOpathy generally.
VrLLErrr. BY Cuner Bell New York Harper 4
Brothers For sale by Frank Taylor, Pa. avenue.
Washington, ID. C.
Tho heroine Of this remarkable novel is q
governess, an extraordinary character, Is arc
all the principal characters drawn by the su-
thor Of q Jane Eyre" 1t has few Of the ordi-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-11-05
S goo ACRES !!


TO purchase 'lrmls offered by The subscriber
who Is selling choice lands located in ,hi-coun-
~ only ten mi from the canal 10! - 50 peraCre
with hve years pay day.
AisDiis Sy!sHdid improved farm. uu6n which
now reside II ig so We. known thl, praise Is su-
per!luOus. II lies nine miles south west from Of
towa, eleven from Peru, and eight from the Cen
trnl Railroad j. second 20 no iaun iu the Union tor
sa.uhrI'y, and - notoriousy one OF the very best
1rlIuand grazing farms the state. Its furnish
ed ahundan,y with perennial springs, embraces
i2Oacres all improved. and So, timber Upon it
sa dwelling house 81 treIby 10, with wings ma
king Il by II feet, ample wood shed, store room,
milk room, cellars, &c, &c. There are also a
small tenant house OF brick, story and halthlgh.
and good CO aruudsr the whole, md q good fran
ed carriage house and stable with c1uIe sheds,
sheep sheds ice house, &c, &c. An extensive
young orchard j. Just coming into bearing
Adjacent TO this farm are $50 acres OF outlying
prairie ,ands, which w!l.Je sold with or separate
from thefarm.
The literary chlrac'e. Of the nei1hborhooa in
which this iim is located and ne literary and reIl-
gloGs privileges add greatly 10 iis vaue Hon
mile distau''- the celebrated md Hour ,hilr Farm
Ridge Seminary for Y nth ofhorh sexes where re-
hG.ous services are held after 'he Baptist persua-
sion. An GpI'roD1lchIrh 30 being erected, and
wllIbr comp sl-d this sprug-ou'y QUE mil in an.
other direction, while h" Conrrr ga' i0uHI ISIS wur-
ship ina fine meeting house q Vrrn.iauyI.,e only
four miles distant, where there are also fine grst
mills.
Being Iesirous to remove toanotherpart or the
state viii dispose Of this last farm onremarkah,y
easy terms and Al low price
Farm Ridge, March %. BRoSsoN NrRpAY.