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entiiic announced it. Public meetings were
numerously held to cons ider the subject, ant
memorials in great numbers were signed ant
presented to Congress relative to it. Many
months were spent by Congress, in exciting
aud angry debate, on the subject Reli.
gious societies passed resolutions, and 'cler.
gymen by the thousand memoraliseds Con.
gresS upon it. The bill finally passed by q
large majority in the Senate, by much clio.
ser vote in the House.
Before the passage of the bill, elections
were held in Rhode Island and New Hamp.
shire, and Connecticut, where this was made
a principal question, and the results were
generally known, and remarked upon. In
Ohio and many other States, nominations
for State officers and for Congress, by those
opposed to this measure, were made with ex-
press reference to this question. The pa.
pers, the resolutions of delegate and primary
meetings, candidates and their friends in pub.
lie speeches, in private circles made this the
paramount question. Senator Douglass and
the executive organ at Washington City, the
Union, proclaimed thi to be the test cues
tion.
In the progress Of the canvass the friends
OF this measure pulled every string, and so-
piled every argument, which their great zeal
and ingenuity could invent or suggest to sat
is'y the people that this was right. To init
midate they predicted the dissolution. They
cited Washington, and jefferson, and Web
ster and Clay as authorities against us. Tn
addressed the preiudces of all sections and
of all parties, The Wings were to be aboli-
tionized The Freesoilers were being used
by the Wings. The Clergy were for uniting
church and State. The Know Nethings were
for prosecuting men for their religion, and for
being born in foreign land. The whole
movement was begun by political aspirants to
obtain power, regardless of the means, and
OF the country.
Under such circumstances the elections of
October 10, as well as those of Iowa, Yer.
mont, and Maine were held. Was it the du-
ty ofCongress forever to prohibit slavery in
Nebraska and Kansas was the question be-
fore the voters by them considered and dis
cussed, and it was the question by them de-
cided.
Let us lose no part of the moral force of
his decision by permitting ourselves to be- !,
come instrumental in raising doubt as to it's
We all know that, while very
ew who were in favor of,or Indifferent about
he repeal of the Missouri Compromise, may
lave voted with us, yet, we also know, that
many more, who deemed that measure wrong
'oted against u.s.
The true Specification of this decision sho'd
'e every where known, as well in the South
is the North. 1t should also be known in
he nations OF the East. We have spoken
,lear'y, freely, firmly and bravely for liberty,
or the Union, and the constitution. trust
here is aparty, more numerous than the ma.
critics at the late elections, who are in ia
Tor of having cur government so administered
is to strengthen our Uaun, secure peace at
lome and sLroGJ, promote ,ho ...N'A wei
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-10-20
fare, and secure the blessings of liberty to,
the present and future generations. ~
The Clark County Fair.
T uE G REAT BABY SHOW >.
ONE HUNDRED q TWENTY ENTRIES,
CINCINNATI FOREVER.

CINCINNATI FOREVER.
Especial Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette.l
SrRINGFrELp, Oct. 9Th, p. M.
The Clark County Fair sttrastsd a large
crowd to this place yesterday and to-day, the
CHIEF attraction has been the Baby Saow.-.
Such a Convention of Babies of years old
and under, has never been seen before
There were one hundred and twenty entries
though the whole number was not present.
Among the finest Babies were the daughter
of Mrs. Howe of Cincinnati and the son of
Mrs. Berton OF Dayton, the former fourteen
months old, and the latter six. The first
premium for the finest child two years old, or
under, was an elegant, Tea Set with Salver;
valued at three hundred dollars. The second
for the finest child between one and two
years, Tea Set, valued at two hundred dol
lais, and the third for the finest child under
one year, two hundred dollars. The fourth
premium, was a Partisan Marble Group, rep
resentng Christ blessing little Children
The first premium was awarded to Mrs. VIM.
Homner, Of Vienna, Clark Co., Ohio. The
second to Mrs. Mcdowell of Cincinnati; the
third to Mrs. Arthur Canon of Philadelphia;
the fourth to Mrs. Henry Howe of Cincinnati.
While the babies with their mothers were in
the tent together, the letter from Fanny Fern
was read to The gr,at edfcation Of all con.
cerned.
Letters from Mrs. j. j. Crittenden, Mrs..
Swisshelm, who was to read an essy, but was
prevented by illness, from Mrs. Mott, who
thinks black babies should come in; from
Horace Greeley, who thinks much attention
should be paid.to the development of the hn-
man constitution in country where able
bodied men and women sell for from five hum
lred to fifteen thousand, and from others,
were read by the committee, and will be pub
ished hereafter.
Among the exhibitors of babies was an old
woman who came with her seventeenth child.
She claimed premium on that ground ,and
lad no competition.
The display of stock was exceedingly fine,
erhaps no better could be shown in the coua-
r.. Gin. Gaz.
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0TThe first Fair of the Brook Co. IVA }
Farmers and Mechanics Industrial Society
came of last week, and we are highly gratif-
ed to learn that it was perfectly satisfactory
to all present, and that the exhibition was
excellent. The prizes for female equestri
anism were awarded, the first to Miss MARY
MCGUIRE, of Brooke Co., Va, and the second
to Miss BLACK, Of Stcubenvile Ohio Sue.
cess to the Society.
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0cFRev. Theo. Clapp, of New Orleans, in
n recent letter from Boston to the New Or
leans Picayune, thus speaks Of the author OF
the Lamplighter.
When at Dorchester was introduced to
Miss Maria Cummins, who has been made ia
nous by the production of the Lamplighter.
She is sister OF Mrs. Tileston. | wish that
myIwords could convey to your readers some
adequate idea of her personal appearance -
But have no talents for this kind of descrp-
ton. Miss Cummins, to my taste, is very
be eAutilul, She is of midding stature, fair
complexion, soft, delicate, auburn hair cheeks
with the red and white telicately blended;
eyes clear, blue and beaming with intelli-
gence. The form of her person is symmetr-
cal, elegant, and dgnifcd. Her conversa-
tion is easy, natural and unaffected. Indeed
is the crowning ornament to her
manners, as well as her writings. Though
OF superior genius, lively fancy,
and brilliant Imagination, she perfectly
free from pedantry, and oil those arts OF dis
play which are dictated by the love of dis
play aud fattery, No lady of my acquaint-
ance is more richly endowed with those mill,
social refined'and gentle qualities which, in
the view OF our sex, generally, constitute the
principa! beauty of the female character.
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or Wharton, of the Wheeling Gazette, is
wrong In credi,ing our mention of the mas.
todo n's tooth to our neighbor OF the Citizen.
Had 1t been possible, friend Warrior, for us
to obtain the curiosity from the gentleman
who had il, II would new be filing the place
Of your sve-poundsr, but il was all in vain we
urged him to part with it. "Love nor mon.
ey" would not avail.
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05-A friend from Guernsey county, in
writing Us the result of the election there,
says; "The Neb brsska Bill, like other for.
eign small bills, seems to be ucurreat IN
this District" lie might have said in this
STATE, for the sequel shows that the law n.
gsinst "loreign small bills" extends to the
entire State.
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Montpelier, Oct. l6

ITOHtT TVTTVT' VNI' IU'
Hon J. Collamer, of Woodstock, whig was
to-day elected U. =. Senator, for the long
term. He received majority in both houses
of about thirty,
Thos. l.. Barnard, of st. Albanys, free soil
er, was elected for the short term. He re-
ceved nearly the entire Wing and Free Soil
vote in both houses.
The Governors Message was delivered to-
day. 1t is brief and meets with much favor
from all parties.
The Governor commits himself in favor of
a Prohibitory Liquor Law.
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0~TPRoGREss IN THE RlGnr DlRrcrloS.-
The City fathers in Washington, d. C, have
passed un ordinance suppressing tipping hou.
ses, and to prohibit the sa le of spirtuous and
intoxicating liquors. What will the Con.
gressmen do next winter!
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0CFOur Locoloco exchanges from all parts
Of the country come to us, growing a, the
result Of the late elections IN Ohio, Pennsyl-
vania and Indiana, as if their feelings were
hurt. This but i'll uccords with their loud
pratng Of the right of the people to govern
themselves. Don't fret, gentlemen, the of.
fees are in good hands, and the country il
safe for generations yet to come.
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hHcd--22,00O prisoners--Tc,,
Slips Of Var Smk-Bahb OF
ALw0-RuSsians three times defca-
teA etc.
New YORK, Oct. l6.
The steamer Baltic arrived here this morn
ing at O'Clock, with dates from Liverpool to
the 4lh inst.
Miligan reports $4,000 bales of cotton
sold New Orleans fair 6; middling 5S; sales
for speculation 5000 bales; sales for exports
6000 bales.
Fiour-Wcstcrn Canal 3ls.; Ohio 34s.
Corn Yellow aud white 39s.
Consols closed at 95J@95&.
OF Cape Race the Baltic spoke and board
ed the British schooner John Clement, CT is
ing for the missing boats o. the Arctic. We
have no particulars
The steamer San Jacinto put back into
Southampton, to repair machinery.
From the Baltic we learn that great bat
tie has been fought at Crimea (which resulted
in the utter anihilaton of the Russians. Ten
ships of warsswa sunk.
Sebastopol aas fallen. The city is in
flames. 10000 French and English and 49,
600 Russians killed and $4,000 prisoners.
Ten thousand guns were captured.
The battle lasted eight hours.
After the Europa sailed official news of the
great battle at Alma river was received on
the 2lst. The allied fleets stormcd the Rus
star entertainments and lter 4 hours fight
ing during which the anglo French lost $500
in killed and wounded.
The Russians lost 5000. Private dispatch
es supply the rest ofnews- mainly that the
Russian under Menchicofi lied on the river
katherbaroth, and on the oath again gave
battle to the allies, and again defeated and
driven to the entertainments behind Scbasto-
pol. They again rallied and fought 3rd
battle, and were third time defeated and fled
into Scbastopo, which was besieged by sea
and land
Fort Constantinople was invested by
The lines here gave out, depriving us Of
the balance o: this interesting news.
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-10-20

0STThere were 1890 Know Nothing votes
polled in this county at the las, election.
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-10-20

There are seventeen Wings and Gre Demo-
Gratis returned on the anl.Ncbraska side.
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Pennsylvania Congressional Election.
The following are the names of the success.
ful candidates for Congress in Pennsy yvania:
Regular Dems. Anti.Nebraska.
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6rThe Erie and Kalamazoo Rail Road
.uk at Adrian. Michigan has failed.
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EUROPEAN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC,

Late from lie Seat Of JKm-Captwe
Of ScDasiopoN-1S,0O0 Russians
and 10000 E'ench. and English
hHc1--22,OOO priSoners-Tcn
Slips Of IKw Sunh-BatHe Of
AIn0--Russians three times defca-
ted, etc.
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II this is moi. glory enough for one day VIC
know not what 10.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-09-20
CHARLESTON STANDARD.
PRICE OF SUBSCRIPTION.

This Journal presents daily report OF
the Cotton Market of this citv. u daily re-
port of the M irkcts of other cities, daily
report Of the arrivals and departure of ves-
sells, aud daily summary OF news and tele-
graphic info rmation.
II also presentsa weekly report upon the
entire market, including cot.on, grain, h'y,
groceries, stock, exchange, freight, Sc. &c.
accomp ,nied by comparative tables Of the
receipts and exports OF Cotton, Rice, Lum.
Der, &c Also tables showing the price OF
Stock, Bank Bills, Exchange. &c.
A brief but careful consideration is given
to ali the leading questions that arise. spar
ing neither labor, pains nor expense to keep
up with the times +; with as little circumio-
cuson as possible, we will tell our readers
all we know about them.
All Postmasters In the State may receive
subscriptions for Us, and persons paving
money in their hands, will have the paper
sent TO their addrsrs.
T. w. S::RATT s. co.
August 5 10 u
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The Subscriber wishes respectfully 10 give no.
tice that he has Removed his Steam Saw NM,
and erected IL anew. u ls nov situsted within
a few yards Of the Stage road from Lancaster 70
Camden, about six miles from the former place.
IL is now In operation and In good order, having
botha new engine anda new saw. The Iu,nbef &
Of an excellent quality, bieng sawed out 81 the
very bes, OF timber, and win be sold at modofats
prices. Captain cothern, the fosmer mcnsesf
y SIN IN Attendance, and win be happy % &c.
commodate all persons disposed 70 favor him
with their patronage.
BINS for any qeantity oflumber win be nlled
At short notice. JAS. N. INGRAM.
march 20. % H
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FIFTH ANNUAL FAIR
OF THE
SOUTH CAROLINA NSTlTU TIE.

HE Fifth Annual Fair of the South Carolina
Institute for the promotion of Art, Mechani-
cal Ingenuity and industry, will be held at the
New Hall, now being erected on Meeting Street,
in the City of Charleston, commencing on
WEDNESDAY, 18th of November, and continue
open for Exhibition until the 29th day of Novcm-
bcr
Suitable premiums will be given to the best
specimens in Art, Mechanism, and other branch.
OF Industry; also, of Cotton, Rice, Sugar, To-
bacco, Corn, Wheat, Rye, Oats, Potatoes, and
other Agricultural products.
The Ladies' to whom the Institute has been
so much indebted, are respectfully informed
that suitable premiums will be provided by the
Committee, and awarded 20 the best specimens
in every department of Ladies Work.
The following special premiums are offered:
For the largest quantity of COC0ONS, raised
on one Plantation, not less than ten bushels
Silver Pitcher, or $50.
For the largest quantity Of SPUN SILK, the
produce of any one plantation, not less than ten
pounds--a Silver Pitcher or $50.
For the best improved SEA ISLAND COT
TON GIN, on come new principle superior to
those now in general use, or for any real or
important improvement thereon-a Gold Med
nj.
For the best STALLION-a Silver Cup.
Forthe best MARSH TACKEY GELDING-
..pFor the best specimen of Sun Fower Seed OIL
not less than One Gallon-a Silver Cup.
For the best Cashmern Rama Silver Cup.
BOr the best Cashmere Ewe-a Silver Cup.
For the best three quarter bloodcd Cashmere
Kid-a silger cup.
For the best Rama silver cup.
For the best Boar-a silver cup.
For the Invention of suitable Machine for
pulverizing Red Pepper-A gold medal.
q For the best Essay on Southern Grasses
Rufiin prize, Silver Pitcher.
For the best specimen of American Sculpture
"a silter pitcher.
The Directors of the institute, take great plea
sure in stating to the public, that by the liber-
atty Of the State aud City to this Institute, they
have now in course of erection, to be completed
by the lst July next, and in ample time for the
approaching Fair, large, commodIous. and elc-
CANT Building, capable of holding in its main
Hall $500 persons; and also in connection with
it very well adapted and spacious machine
Room, which will enable the institute to fur
nish sufficient power for any kind of machinery
that may be offered for exhibition.
Every attention will be paid to all articles sent
for exhibition.
All arsiclcs entered for premiums, must be
sent in on or before Saturday, llth day of No
vember next, directed to the care of the Clerk
of So. Carolina Institute, Charleston. Articles
may he sent after that day for exhibition only.
Contributors to the Fair are respectfully request
cd to send full descriptions Of the articles, and
such general information as may be use TO the
Judges, and suitable for publication. Address
CLERK OF THE SO. Ca. INSTITUTE,
Charleston SO. Ca.
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READ us OWN woRDs!.
To PRoF. HoLLowAY:

To PRoF. HoLLowAY:
SIR,-It is not my wish to BECOME notorus,
neither is this letter written for the mere sake of
writing, but to say that your Ointment cured me
OF one of the most dreadful cutaneous diseases
that flesh is heir to, and which was considered
10y all who knew me, to be entirely beyond the
reach OF medicine. For nine years was Attic
ted with one of the most painful aud trouble
some sore legs that ever fell to the lot of man;
and after trying every medicine had ever
heard of, l resigned in despair all hope OF being
cured but friend brought me a couple OF
large pots Of your Ointment, which caused the
sores on my legs to heal, aud entirely regain
ed my health to my agreeable surprise and de.
light, and to the astonishment of my friends.
Signed w. j. LANGLEY.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
Who would not have an Q

- Who would not have an easy, neat fit
~ ting Boot, in preference to one which
squeezcs up the toes, and an unsightly looking
thing at that?
The Subscribers are prepared to furnish the
public with Boots aud shoes, which cannot fail
to please the most hstidious. They have re-
Gently procured fine lot of fine French Calf.
Skins and will ensure fit to oil those who will
patronize them. Boots made by them do not
burst open few days afterwards, but will last
as long aS boots can last; and then, what bles-
sing that they do not hurt the corns.
Ladies' and childrens' shoes, also manufac.
tured in superior style.
Give us a call and you will not regret extend.
ing your patronage to, FLOYD & son.
Aug. l6, 81 5m
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IN THE COURT OF
ORDINARY.
In the matter of John
Mills's VIII.
South Carolnina,
LANCASTER DISTRICT.

NNTHEREAS SAMUEL J. MCKINNEY
w has notified me that he requires the
will of JOHN MILLS, late Of Lancaster District,
deceased, to be proved in due and solemn form
OF Law; and whereas James +. n. Davidson,
Executor of the said John Mills has filed his
petition with similar prayer, and it appearing
thai Nancy Mills, iwidOwt, Mary Mckinney, AG-
gustus McKinny, James G.. Mills, Washington
VI. Mills, George Mckinney, James Mckinney,
the widow aud children of Thomas j. Mills, de.
ceased names unknown, the widow and children
of John +. Mills, deceased, names not known
the widow aud children of William Mills, de.
ceased, viz: Mills, widow, and Jefferson
Mills, Nancy Mills and Amos Baker and wife
Harriet Baker, most Of whom are legatees under
the win, and all Of whom would have been en-.
titled TO distTibutiye share of the estate, If the
deceased had died intestate, reside without the
limits Of the State: These are, therefore TO notify
require, cite and admonish the said Nancy Mills,
(widow,) Harry Mckinney Augustus McKinny,
James G. Mills, Washington ". Hills, George
Mckinney James Mckinney, the widow aud
children Of Thomas j. Mills, deceased, the
widow and children of John 4. HiIls, deceased
and - Mills, widow, Jeffetson Mills. Nancy
N ills, Amos Baker and wife, Harriet the widow
and children of illiam Mills. deceased, together
with Samuel J. Mckinney, Wesley Mckinney,
and James T. N. Davidson antrwife Emily, loga-
tees OF the said John Mills, deceased, and also
distributes IL he had died intestate, to be and
appear before me on Wednesday, the 1 9Th July.
1884, in tho Court Of Ordinary, to be holden Al
Lancaster Court House, then and there to show
cause, ifany, why the said viii should, or should
net be proved and established in due form o.
Law, or for what cause the same should be sci
aside or established, and to make such othcrand
further showing and proof as you, or either Of
you, the said parties, may deem necessary
proper aud advantageous for your respective
rights and interests IN tho premises.
| { 49, Given under my Hand and Seal o
| Is. Office, at Lancaster Court House, the
i 49, 10th April 1854.
JAMES n. WTTHERsPcON.
0edip0y L.. a.
| April ie, pE 27.s5 en-
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WINDOW SHADES,
CURTAIN GOODS, MATRAssEs,
AND
PAPE Il HAN GIN G. Is

TINE Subscriber has in Store, Of his own
Il Manufacture and importation sn cnoL-
nous stock of WIsDow SHADES, GITr
CORNlCES, PAPER HANGlNGS, Matras-
ses, Satin DeLaines, Daml,sks Lace and Mus
lin Curtains, Tassils. Loops, &c. All of
which are offered ut prices which are appre-
ria,ad By all close buyers and ecenomicul
house. keepers.
II. w. KlNSMAN, lit King.st.
Charleston, s. c.
March 20 7 iy.
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NJ O + j o g

rs hereby. given, that an ELECTION
Il will be held at Lancaster C. ii. on the
Second Mondey, the 9th day Of October next
for State Senator, Representatives, and
Member Of Congress-, and also for Ordinary.
Polls to be opened two days at the Court
House for Senator, Representatives and
Members Of Congress. and Monday only for
Ordinary. Polls TO open ut the usual hour.
]. A. CUsENGHAM.
DAVID NJ. CROCKETT, Managers.
r. A. CoUsART.
Lancaster C. H., Sept. 8, 1854. 30-4t.
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LAND FOR SALE.

r Offer to sell my Plantation on the CaI
4 tawba River. ~ miles below l.andsford.
in Lancaster District, containing seven hundred
and sixty-eight acres, about one half Wood land,
aud the other half fresh land, and is ahigh sfefs
Of Improvement for cultivation. It In but sell
dom that such q Plantation is 0hared
for sale, and 20 any one desiring most valua-
BILE Plantation, ! would merely ask that he should
examine it.--Au necessary Buildings are on the
Ebenezer Depot.
Along credit win be given. Possession given
at once GEO. Nc wITHERSPooN,
Lancaster, Feb. 8, SO If
60 Weekly Casolinian, and Chester Standard
~ will insert AZ.