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MEEuNa OF MINISTERS IN BOSTON.

June 1st, a large number of Ministers of
various denominations, met in Boston, at the
rooms Of the Tract Society. The Rev. Mr..
Dexter stated, that e free interchange of opin-
ion among clergmen, On the subject of Sla-
very, was deemed of special Importance at
this crisis
"The venerable Dr. Lyman Beecher re-
minded the clergy of the present day, that in
the days of the Revolution the ministers Of
God were found on the side Of Freedom; and
that TO the position they occupied and to
the moral influence they exercised then, the
achievement of our national Independence was
in great measure dxe; and counselled min
listers Of Christ to speak boldly in this season
of our distress, and be uphinchingly for Lib
erty, and against Slavery.
DIR. Edward Beecher followed Professor
Stowe and proposed that committee of three
five, or seven, be chosen to consider ard report
on the religious and political bearings of the
question under consideration, viz: the passage
of the Nebraska bill, and the spirit of Slavery
Propagandism which it evinced," sc.
After spirited remarks from several ministers
" The motion to appoint the committee was
now put, and carried unanimously and Rev
Drs Cleveland, Edward Beecher, Rev. f. n
Rev. Mr.. Walcott, and Rev. Rufus Clark, were
appointed"
The discussion was further continued, until
@The committee came in and reported the
following preamble and resolutions:
"Whereas the recent action Of Congress
has made a new crisis, threatening the vital
interests Of freedom; and whereas it is of the
highest importance that the relations of cler-
gymen to this whole subject be clearly settled;
therefore,
"Resolred That, in the sense Of this meet
inc, il is expedient that the clergymen Of New
England meet In convention, to consult and to
determine their duty in the present exigency
" Resolted, That o committee Of seven be
appointed by the Chair, TO nominate q perma-
nent committee Of twelve, to cooperate with
the clergymen of ell denominations in carry
ing into effect the foregoing resolution.
"The following gentlemen were selected to
compose the committee of twelve, provided for
IN the above resolution:
"Rev. J. Pierpont Rev j. w. Olmstcad, DR..
E. Beecher. Dr. J. p. Cleveland, Professor c.
Z. Stowe. DR.. w. T. Dwight Rev. II. NJ. Dex-
ter. Rev. S. Wolcott, Rev. E. N. Kirk, Dr. E.
B. Hall, Rev r. w. Clark, Rev. DR.. Alvan
Pend.
at was resolved that the clergy of all the
religious denominations be invited to partici-
pate in the movement; and it was suggested
that every church be requested to send to the
Convention at least six lay delegates and the
pastor of the church.
"Tho Convention, after some further desul-
tory discussions, dissolved. The session lasted
two hours and quarter, and was one of the
most interesting meetings of the week. There
was entire unanimity Of sentiment in the Con-
vention, and a spirit was evinoed which was
of his country-cvery Christian philanthro-
MIST -
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INDIANA AND THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM.


An immense meeting of citizens, without
distinction of party, was held at Lafayette, on
May 10Th. Mark Jones presided. The Hon.
Daniel Mace, the Representative in Congress
from that district, being present, was called
upon to address the meeting He did so in a
mastery speech, an abstract of which is given
in the Lafayette Courier, of the 31st He re-
viewed the whole question of the Nebraska
iniquity, and the repeal Of the Missouri Com
promise He denounced, in strong language.
those who had accused him of misrepresentation
his constituents; and showed that, while the
people of his State had never asked for such
measure, their sentiments in opposition to it
had always been well known. No longer ago
than 1S49, the Democracy of Indiana had in
State Convention adopted the following resolu.
tons viz:
ReSOlUed, That the institution of slavery
ought not to be introduced into any Territory
where it does not now exist.
"ReSolped, That, inasmuch as California
and New Mexico arc in fact and in law free
Territories, it is the duty of Congress to pre-
vent the Introduction of slavery within it's
limits
The history and character Of Senator Brights
recently srrmped-up Democratic Convention
was revealed by Mr.. Mace, and its conflicts
with the above resolutions and with the Balt-
more Democratic platform were fairly shown.
The resolutions adopted at this meeting were
Of the proper kind. Party names and party
jealousies are thrown to the winds, and the
people proclaim that they are bound only by q
regard for Freedom and Human Rights.
The preamble AID first, second third, fourth,
fifth, and sixth resolutions review the question
and denounoe the act Of repeal, ard the Ad-
minietration and fsithless legislators who de-
signed it or lent themselves to the vile work.
The other resolutions are as follow
RESOLVED, That We heartily approve the con-
duct of Hon. Daniel Mace, our Representative
in Congress, in the discharge of his duty in
voting against the Nebraska bill, and tender
him our cordial thanks for his manly course
"ResolUed That, when great national oues-
tons are at issue, we will not suffer our con-
science to be bound down to party creeds or
party nominations; but we pledge ourselves on
all such occasions to vote for such measures
and such men only as we believe will illustrate
and enforce our principles, regardless of party
organizations or consequences.
ResOlUed, That we utterly repudiate and
denounce the principles promulgated in toe
resolutions upon the Nebraska bin, adopted By
the 80 called Democratic State Convention al
Indianapolis, On the oath instant, over which
the Hon. Jesse D. Bright presided, and ma
jority of which he evidently controlled; and
that we sympsthize with the large end respect
able minority, who were overruled and misrep
resented in that Convention.
Resolved, That We recommend immediate
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wAsHINeroE nunrcrpAL ELECTION.

Yesterday was day Of much excitement in
Washington, and an extraordinarily large vote
was polled. The following are the officers
elected:
John T. Towers, Mayor-msjority, 43s.
Members Of the City Council.
First Wdrd.-Alderman-W T. Dove. Com
mon Council-J. Kelly. o. s. Paine, w. G. H.
Newman. Assesscr-T. F. Hardness.
Second Ward. - Alderman-W. F. Bayly.
Common Council. R. Barr, G. H. Plant, ].
NJ. Dom.
Third Ward -Alderman-French S. Evans.
Common Council. T. Walker, J. w. Davis,
J. A. Nj. Duncanson. Assessor. n. Down
ing.
Fourth rd-Alderman-John P. Pepper.
Common Council-John Ball, A. Med. DAVIS,
]. L. Henshaw.
Fifth ard.-Alderman-John H. Houston.
Common Councils. c. Busey, j. I. Kilmon, J.
McCauley. Assessor. Hepburn.
Sixth Wdrd.-Alderman-S. A. H. Marks.
Common Council-H. Stewart, jeremiah Cross,
George r. Ruff.
Seventh Ward-Alderman-P. NJ. Pearson.
Common Couucil-John L. Smith, w. c. BGm-
berger, J. r. Gill. Assessor-P. Hepburn, jr.
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THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

TtHIS well known establishment is still carried on
under the personal superintendonce of the under
signed by whom all the necessary drawings docu-
monts, and specifications for Patents, Caveats, Dc
Signs, Foreign Patents, DC, are prepared with the
utmost fidelity and despatch on very moderate terms
Persons wishing for advice relative to Patents or
inventions may at all times consult the undersigned
tottol charge either personally at his Office, by
letter 70 those living at distance, he would state
that all the needful stops necessary to Pat
ent, can be arranged by letter. just well if the
party wero present. and the expense of journey be
thus saved. When parties wish to be informed to
the probability of being enabled to obtain Patents it
will be necessary for them to forward by mail
rough outline sketch and description of the invention.
No fee or charge is made for such examinations.
Private consultations held daily with Inventors,
from . A M to P. M. All consultations and bust
ness strictly private and confidential
Models from distance may be sent by express
otherwise.
For further information, apply to- address, post
paid, ALFRED E BEACH,
Editor and Proprietor of the People Journal.
Solicitor of American and Foreign Patents,
Peoples Patsnt Office IS Nassau ST.. Neto York
TIE PEOPLES JOURNAL, q record of Science
Mechanics, Inve alton, and Agriculture. Published
Monthly. Every number contains 80 pages beauti-
fully printed fine paper and profusely illustrated
with splendid engravngs forming at the end of oyory
year two fine volumes, comprising nearly 400 pages
with about six hundred elegant engravings Terms
only one dollar gear, sent by mail. Specimen
Copies 121 cents. Address as above May g.
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and thorough organization to repeal the Ne
braska bill aud reinstate the Missouri Compro-
mise act, and, failing in this, we will resist the
admission of any moro slave States into the
Union.
RESOLVED, That we recommend conventions
to be held, for the purpose of nominating State,
Congressional, and county tickets, from such
mon as are opposed to the repeal of the Mis-
souri, Compromise, and that at such oonven-
tons every voter opposed to such repeal shall
be q dalegatau
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Eastman's Infallible SICK Hladaehe Remedy

THIS preparation by E. P. EASTMAN M. D Of
i Lynn, Mass, has been used in private practice
for tho last four years, with the reatest success.
radical has been effected in yory instance where
the directions have been strictly allowed and perso-
vered in. It is given to the ,ubic with the full
confidence that it will do all II " is claimed for it,
and prove itself upon fair trial an tnfatt6le Sick
HeadacHe Re7eedy.
1t is sase and pleasant to the 'te, it brings imme
diate relief and all who test its urative virtues
ioice in the removal of pain ano marvel at its power
in alternating general, and oftt so fatal scOUrge
The following is from D. c. Bake-, ESQ, Mayor O..
Lynn, and President of the Hows d Banking COmpa-
ny, Boston:
DR.. L. p. Eastman.
DEAR SIR: A member Of my aIaiy--a daughter
ten years of age-was afflicted wit She sick headache
and tried various remedies wit ,oat success When,
however You administered to Dor your Headache
Powders we found them to be 1se-y beneficial and
in fact restored her to health.
should, without hesitation, reeSmmend them to
those afflicted; and beg to assure Fou that fully
appreciate their valuo.
Respectfully yours, D. c. BAKER.
LYNs, dugust 6, 1853.
My DEAR SIR: l avail myself this opportunity
to express to you my high appreciation of the ocien
cy and value of your Sick Headache Remedy. have
been afflicted tince my childhood with very severe
turns of sick headaches, and have tried various
edies which have been prescribed, but found
siderable relief until tined your remedy which,
am happy to say has almost entirely cared me. Sew
eral of my neghbors and friends have tried your med
cine and in every instance it has entirely relieved
greatly Modified the disease
Faithfully yours, JOHN d. ALLEY.
WILSON, FAIRBANK, & CO., 43 and As Hanover
street. Boston, General Agents, to whom all orders
should be addressed also for ssse by all the Drug
gists throughout the country
For sale in Washington by 2. J. GILMAN.
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% East Raltimnrn e hcr
ALI-AND aIoD E-ToGrtII.E

lust PUBLISHED, in ono handy yo,u-e. r.. ~, ,-,
j popular ways of making money, which have s a.;
ed so much attention the past year, VIZ: -.
liamson's, Bowmans, DR.. Shrinors, DR.. Nao. IN
H. Harnan, DIR. Reosos; II. S. Holt s. t'--.-..
Co.'S, ii. p Cherry's NJ. J. Cooks. q. O. AZ .rE ,.~
All of these have been sold, warranted % .-. ia.
heavy profits, from So to $40 per Day a.. ,' --.
though, it is beyond doubt certain that one
three of them will suit the wishes Of coa fe'.- IL.
ing out for some liboraily paying bUs.A.-., 80 i
yield correspondingly double or treble w. ". r,ys
these have been added a number Of nee en- Be-
before published and equal, if not Superior -
Of the above, and suited to toe wants ~ -.
might possibly be upsuited in the fist-Inen,iy-.
The work is complete. Satisfaction Is -, q
The whole viii DO sent 70 all enclosing q 80.
L. M. K. Cooke, Hagers;own, Md. For - 81
IL coDice SI0 &c" -
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Eldridge's Hill Boarding School,
Young Men ard Boys

THIS Institution ia pleasantly situated on high
L elevation, in healthy, well-improved, and high
ly 6ourishing ncighborhood, Salem county New Jer.
sey The Summer Session viii commence on the 22d
of the 5th month, (May) 1854, aud continue twenty
two weeks.
The usual branches of liberal and thorough Eng
lish education will be taught.
TermS.-$S0 per session.
For circulars &C., add ess
ALLEN FLITCRAFT4 Principal,
March S-3m Eldridges Hill Salem CO., N. ].
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IMPORTANT 70 YOUNG rim,

! OFFER for sale upwards Of thirty different Re-
ceipts many Of which have been sold the past year
Tor i've dollars APIECE and the whole comprising so
many different ways to make money. In the sale Of
one Of the articles alone, have known young men
the past year to make from Eve to twelve dollars per
day and in the manufacture and sale of any one Of
the articles, no young man of energy and ability can
fail to make money Address Z. BOWMAN Boston.
Mass, enclosing one dollar and the whole numbe:
Receipts win be forwarded by mail No letter taken
from the Office unless prepaid. March 1
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NoRCROsS,s PLANNING HrACu1NE

MY Rotary Planning Machine has just been decided
W. not to infringe the Woodwork Machine. by the
Supreme Court of the United States and I am now
prepared to sell rights to in all parts of the United
states This Machine gives universal satisfaction
1t obtained Medal both in New YorlE ana Poston
over the Woodwork Machine, after trial Of three
weeks N. G. N0RCR0SS.
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CONGRESS-.
coEGREss-EiRsT SESSION.

O@@SSANNN'
House of Representatives, 4ne 6, 1884
Mr.. Aiken, from the commit zee on that sub
iect by consent reported lighthouse appro-
priation bill which was referred to the Com
nittee of the Whole, and ordered to be printed
Mr.. Letcher asked leave, which was refused,
to present resolution requiring the Commit
tee on the District Of Columbus to enquire into
the expediency of so altering the charter
of the city of Washington, IS to require cleo
tons to be made TiUd vOce, instead of by bal
lot.
It was ascertained that there was not quo
rum present. Motions to 60 into Committee of
the Whole, to adjourn, TO order call of the
House, &c., were sucoessively made, and votes
elected. A cali developed the fact that III
members were present At one O'Clock the
House adjourned.
House Of Representatives., June 7, 1854.
Mr. Houston asked leave to present resolu-
ton, requiring the House TO assemble daily at
II A. NJ. after Saturday next; which was OBJ
jected to.
Mr.. Dick asked leave to introduce resolu-
ton, directing the Committee On Naval Affairs
to inquire into the expediency of establishing
g Navy Yard on some one OF the Northern
lakes. Objection was made.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole on the Pacific Railroad bill, (Mr. Be-
cock in the chair
Mr.. Stanton, of Tennessee sid he would not
take up the time of the Committee; but would
simply declare his apprObstionyof the bill.
Mr.. Bridges said he was opposed to the bill
on constitutional grounds AND asked leave
which was granted-to publish his speech.
MIR. Hendricks spoke briefly in opposition to
ay,H cV}o IND Of
the various land bills before CCngress He ex-
pressed himself as opposed to she State distri-
button, and as not altogether In favor of any
specific plan before Congress. He would pre-
fer selling the lands to actual settlers at cost
about t 5nty-tWo cents per scee-and giving
them titles at once.
Mr.. Disney spoke at length in opposition to
Benefits Land Bill" finishing the speech, as
he stated, that he had but half delivered three
or four weeks ago. This speech was elaborate,
argumentive, and sustained by copious quota
tons.
He argued that the conduct Of the Govern
ment, with respect to the public domain, had
ever been that CT proprietor having due re-
gard TO the promotion of the most rigid econ
omy and even-handed justice. The principle
of squandering the domain vita q laVish hand
or dispensing it without reeompense, was
new, and unauthorized alike By constitutional
authority and sound policy.
M. Chandler said he felt deep interest in
the subject Of the Pacific Rslroad bill, but
thought this was not the time t discuss it; nor
would he discuss the question IF platforms Of
parties. He would direct his ttendon to two
bills before the House, in relatiC to the subject
Of postage.
Mr. Chandler proceeded to 'eview the his
tory of recent legislation on Il is subject and
its effects in increasing the traI srnsson of let
ters, papers, and pamphlets, AZ d in depicting
the funds of the Department
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A. ARNOLD, PATENT Aa ENT.

CONTINUES the business of furnishing Drawings.
~ SPECIFIC ations Caveats, Convcyances, and proca'
ring Patents de attends to all business usually re-
CURED to be transacted with the Patent Office Mod
els forwarded by Express, and letters containing
fee Of i've dollars, are promptly attended TO- Persons
writing from distance should give their town, coun-
ty, and State, legibly.
Refer to Hon Thomas J. Rusk Hon c. F. James,
and Acn' 4. Allen, U. S. Senate. Dec. ON
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&c. NFALnnRE 4 90.

WHOLESALE and retail premium ready a..
w shirt and collar m2luigcloly. and -.a.a~.r
furnishing store, Nos. and 9 North SIKH I'll e.. i
adelPhia. On hand large assortment o. s-as...
lars, dress stocks gloves, hosiery, &c, w..l We r
sell at the lowest cash prices.
Shirts and wrappers made to order ~ -.asa-.
ment and warranted to give satisfaction.
WI. ~. EE4GH
Jan. 30-3m r. C.. MALre.E
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+ & c. BERRIAN, Importers and Wholesale Deal
a ers in Housekeeping Hardware and Fancy Gods
COL Broadway, Now York Cutlery Silver and Pla-
ted Ware Japannery, German Silver and Britannia
Ware, Composition, Enamelled and Iron Hollow
Ware, Bronzed Copper and Brass Goods, Bathing
Apparatus, Tin Wood, and Willow Ware Brushes
Mats, Baskets, Rcfrgerators, Sporting Tackle, &c.
Our stock has for years past been equal to and now
surpasses in variety and extent any similar establish
ment in the country, and will be sold at prices defy
ing competition.
The attention of HOusekospers and Merchants is
invited to stock Of Goods and Prices before buy
ing. JAC BERRIAN
March l3-Iy R0I Rgoadvvav Nav Work
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Total Of Gifts

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YOUNG A. CARsnN-

Wholesale GroeerS and Commission Merchants.
No. II Exchange Place, Baltimore,
EEP constantly on hand large stock Of Groce-
n ries which they offer on the most favorable
terms. Baltimore, Jan. Is,
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IMPORTANT TO TIE BLIND

nR KNAPP, Ocuiist, at No. Ii0 MAN s.-s1. H
Il falo, New York, restores sight 90 .ac .- ~
chemical vapors, externally applied la- =
method, causing no y7iH, is at once TvlaTEa r
successful. Several forms # blindness arc --H
by this treatment, that heretofore have bc0l
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WALL PApCRs. WALL PAPERS.

DARRISH HOUGH, Manufacturers and Import
i crs of Papcr-Hangings,- Borders, Decorations,
Curtain Papors Fire-B Board Prints, &c. &c, offer the
same at very io0 prices Wholesale or retail Orders
promptly attended to. Address,
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Jan. 28-let No North 5th st., Philadelphia-
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5 8. Wn.EEAL..

Attorney md GcHrstiioF st Law. E,lsrs5.t-... ..-
DRACTICES in tho Coa-ts e -la B.F.-;-t.r.
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CHASE & BALL, Attorneys and Cola-.. e
~ Law. Cincinnati, Ohio, practice il toe 30.
Courts of Ohio, in the Circuit and Distric. lcl.-
the United States ia Ohio, and in the SuprsE; ..
of the United States st Washington. .'r'
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DR0PSY, CANCER, TETEER, FIST ULA,
A ND Diseases of the Genital Organs, removed in
IA an incredibly short time Invalids afflicted With
the above complaints be successfully treated at
No SO Broadway between Second and Third streets,
east side. Office hours from ten to twelve o'clock.
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CLEVELAND WATER CUR z ESTABLISH.
NERT

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past six years until the last season, when the de-
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commodate them. The increasing rapidity and pro-
portion Of cures from year to year induces the sub
seriber to believe that his enlarged experience and
opportunities for treatment give facilities to the inva
Ed rarely equallod.
Diseases peculiar to females arS treated with a
cess and rapdtg of cure believed to be surpassed by
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