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Senate, Mondau, J,ly II, 1854.

Mr. Summer presented memorials from sew
eral towns in Massachusetts,, praying the re-
peal of the Fugitive Slave Law.
Also, memorials from New York, for the re-
peal Of the internal slave trade between the
States.
On motion by Mr.. Hamln, the Senate pro-
ceeded to the consideration of the bill for the
better preservation of life and property in ves-
sells shipwrecked ON the coasts Of the United
States; and the same was considered and
passed.
The Senate then resumed the consideration
of the bill granting homestcads of 100 acres
Of public land to actual settlers
The question pending was on the motion of
Mr.. Clayton to strike ont the sixth section,
which extended tho benefits Of the act to for
eigners who may have declared their intention
to become citizens
The motion to strike out was rejected-yeas
10, nays pas follows:
. YEAs---Messrs Adams Badger, Bayard,
Benjamin, Brodhead, Butler, Clay, Clayton,
Dawson, Evans Fitzpatrick, Geyer, Hamlin,
Hunter, Mason, Norris, Pearce, Thompson Of
Kentucky, and WilIiams-19
NAYs--Messrs. Allen, Atchison, Bright
Brown, Cass, Chase, Dixon, Dodge of VISION
sin, Dodge of Iowa, Douglas FessendeD, Fish,
Gillette, Gwin, James, Johnson, Jones of Iowa,
Jones Of Tennessee, Petit Rockwell, Shields,
Shdell, Stuart, Sumner, Toombs Toucey,
Wade, Walker, and Wellcr-29.
Mr.. Stuart moved substitute for the whole
bill, graduating the price of the public lands
frona one dollar to twenty-five cents per acre;
granting quarter sections to actual settlers at
twenty-five cents except where land has been
for long time in market when itcan be taken
for twelve and half cents. Il extends priyi-
legcs of the bill to all persons who, by laws of
States can hold land therein Ii allows States
to take public lands at graduated prices for
railroad purposes, SIC.
Mr.. Brown moved his substitute for the
present one.
Mr.. Gwin moved to amend the original bill by
providing that oil persons taking the land
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INDIANA ANTINEBRAsKA CONVENTION.

We learn by telegraph that the Indiana
State and Anti Nebraska Convention assembled
at indianapolis on Thursday and that the at
tendance was very large. Judge Thomas
Smith, an Old Line Democrat, was chosen
President, with e large number Of Vice Presi-
dents and Secretaries. preamble and reso-
lutions were adopted by reclamation. They
oppose the Nebraska swindo and the repeal Of
the Missouri Compromise; pledge O general
cooperation, without regard to party predilcc-
tons, against the extension of Slavery; in favor
of a prohibitory liquor law, and depfooatc the
action of tho Democratic Convention which
met at indianapolis last May. The Hon. Henry
Ellsworth, ex Governor Bcbb, and other lead
ing gentlemen, addressed the Convention.
Candidates for State officers were nominated
on the Anti Nebraska principle. After which,
the Convention adjourned, with thirteen cheers
for FREQ Soil and Free Labor.
We shall, in our next, give place to q more
ample account of the proceedings of this body.
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MAINE FOB FREEDOM.

The Free Democratic State Convention Of
Maine, which met at Lewiston on the 9th Of
July, exceeded the utmost expectations of it's
projectors.
II was called to order by A. Wiley, Chair
man of the State Committee. The permanent
officers were:
President-Seth May, of Winthrop.
Vice Presidents - Ebenezer Knowlton of
Montyille; DR.. William KIbourn, Of Auburn /;
Samuel Wyman, of New Sharon; John f. God
frey, of Bangor; Daniel Appleton, Of Buxton.
Secretaries--C. A. Stackpolc, of Portland !;
C. H. Witherlee, of Castine.
All the speakers were limited 10 Eve min
utes and no person was permitted to address
the Convention moro than once on the same
question, except by unanimous consent.
DR.. Holmes, being loudly called for, adj
dressed the Convention, thanking the Free
Democrats for the support they had given him,
and declining longer to serve as a candidate
for Governor. He also read letters which had
passed between several gentlemen of Winthrop
and Mr. Morrill,, and concluded by offering a
resolution, that the Convention nominate by
reclamation Anson r. Morrill, as their candi-
date for Governor.
Hon. John p Hale was introduced to tho
Convention, and made brief and eloquent ad-
dress.
The resolution proposed by DR.. Holmes
passed by nearly unanimous vote.
A State Committee was unanimously chosen
as follows:
Austin Wiley, Portland; Warren H. VIM
ton, Gray; Henry K. Baker, Hallowell; Wood
bury Davis, Belfast A. D. Manson, Bangor
Worthy c. Barrows, Portland; Sargent Shaw,
Portland.
The resolutions adopted were to the follow
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ing effect: That the only hope of the Slave
Power is in keeping the North divided, and
making attachment to the old party Organiza-
tons superior to attachment to freedom that,
for tho sake of freedom, they would forget party
names, and throw them to the winds, holding
themselves ready to unite with all men who will
adopt and faithfully carry out their principles
in resisting the agsressions Of Slavery; that
they are in favor of any fair and honorable ar
rangement By which sound and well-tried Rep
resentatives to Congress shall be elected from
each district in the State, without respect to
party.
Well done, freemcn of Maine
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House of Rsprescntatipes, July Is, 1884.

MIR Davis, Of Rhode Island, said that con-
curing in the justice and expediency of the
measure, he would ask the unanimous consent
Of the House to present the preamble and act
Of the Legislature of Rhode Island, reversing
and annulling the sentence rendered by the
Supreme Court of that State against Thomas
w. Dorr, for treason, in 1874; and he moved
that they be laid on the table and printed;
which was ordered.
Mr. Davis also presented the resolutions of
the Legislature of Rhode Island against the
Nebraska Bill and Fugitive Slave Law, at its
June session, 1854 which were also laid upon
the table, and ordered to be printed.
On motion Of Mr.. Garrit Smith, a resolution
relating to the sale of intoxicating drinks in
the city of Washington was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
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CLEVELAND WATER CURE ESFARIlsH-


TIVE above Establishment is now commencing It's
4 seventh session.
The number Of patients treated at the Establishment
has been the increase from year to year, for tho
past six years, until the last season, when the de-
mands Of the public far exceeded cur power to ac-
connOdate them. The increasing rapidity and pro-
portion of cures, from year to year. induces the sub
scrber to believe that his enlarged experience and
opportunities for treatment give facilities 10 tho inya
lid rarely elualIed.
Diseases peculiar to females treated with
and Tapidig of cure believe TO be surpassed by
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INDIANA.

A meeting was held at Columbus, Bartholo-
NEW county, on the 9Th July, 1854, at which
Walter G. Prather presided, and s. w. Kelly
and c. Stebbins were Secretaries.
The resolutions were to the effect that the
Douglas Nebraska bill is warfare upon free
dom, and that its abettors have dishonored the
American name; that it has impaired the good
neighborhood of American citizens, hazarded
the peaceful settlement of our Territories, and
endangered the paramount interests of the
American Republic; that they will steadfastly
oppose the reelection of any and every member
Of Congress who voted for the repeal of the
Missouri Compromise; that tie war upon Free
dom by the Slave Power calls upon US, in self
defence, to resist that power, and they therefore
nledpe their unqualified, steadfast, and unyield-
ing resistance, in all lawful and upright ways,
AGAINST the encroachments and extension of
said power, even unto the end; that those
noble men in Congress who SO resolutely op-
,,osed the Kansas and Nebraska bill to the end,
have deserved and shall receive their most COR
dial appreciation and regard that they will
waive all former party predictions, and in
oorcert bv ell lawful means, seek to place
everv branch Of the Federal Government in
the hands of men who will assert the rights OF
Freedom, restore the Missouri Compromise, and
refose. under all circumstances. to tolerate the
extension Of territory secured to Freedom by
that Compromise.
r Hill addressed the Convention, at consid-
cradle length and with great power; and dele
gates were elected to the indianapolis Conven-
ton of July 18th.
CANADA AN INDEPENDENT krEGDoM-In
New York Journal of Commerce is inclined 20
attach credit to rumor from England, OF It's
being in contemplation to send viceroy IN
stead of Governor General to Canada-a
Vicsrey, who shall be . member of the Royal
Family Of England--the Duke of Cambridge,
the cousin of the Queen, being named as she
6rst. There may be an Interior object N view.
r. NAV be intended to make it q separate king
dom. As . settlement for one Of her Britannia
Ma;ssty,s numerous progeny. Such an idea
has already been whispered. But il Is Tor the
people Of Canada 10 settle that question.
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Hon CHARLES SUMNER-Thus saith the
LOUISVILLE Journal
owe think Mr.. Summers course mischiev-
ous but we have high respect for his ability.
He has generally been regarded during his
course in the Senate as manifesting a lack of
spirit; but, in his late speech in reply to Mr..
Butler, of South Carolina, and Mr.. Clay Of
Alabama, he did much to redeem himself The
speech was mastery, and, upon the main
points selected for discussion, it was over
whclming. The Senators against whom it was
dsrected could not reply to it. They felt it
deeply"
Not regarding the practice of some other
Senators as indicative of spirit, Mr. Sumner
has not felt called upon to make display of
anything of tho sort. He has his own views
on this subject, and they arc such as have not
prevented him from uttering an "overwhelm-
ing" rebuke, in his own good time!
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A ARNoLD, PATENT AGESF,

CONTINUES the business OF furnishing Drawings,
- Specific atoms Caveats, Conyeyanees, and prOcu-
rin, PATENTS He attends to all business usually re-
oui1ed 10 be transacted with the Patent Office Mod
els forwarded by Express and letters containing a
fee of ve dollars promptly attended to- Persons
writing from distance should give their town coun-
ty and State legibly.
Refer to Hon. Thomas ]. Rusk, Hon. c. r. James,
and Hon p. Allen, U. S. Senate. Dec -6m
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Senate. Saturelau. Julu IS, 1854.

On motion by Mr.. Gwin, the House 'resolu-
ton of thanks, and the presentation of medal
to Captain Duncan N. Ingraham, of the United
States navy, for his gallantry, valor, prompt
nese and judcious condoet, 10 aifording pro,
lection to Martin Koszta, in the harbor Of
Smyrna, was taken up and passed.
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corresponding societies. Now is the time-or-
ganzation and action alone can preserve for
their children the inheritance which was
bought by the blood of their fathers.
RI 9
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YOUNG 4 CARSON.

Wholesale GrOcers and Commission Merchants
No. ~ Exchange Place, Baltimore,
L EEP constantly on hand large stock q Groce-
IN ries, which they offer en- the most favorable
terms baltimore Jan. Is
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House of Representatives., JUN IA. 1854

House Of Representatives., jug IA, 1871.
Mr.. Mace, from the select committee On tho
ocean steam mail service, presented a report
being an elaborate statement Of the affairs Of
that service and the aid given by the Govern
ment to each ne The report shows large
expenditures, but does no. indicate the perpe-
tration of any fraud nor does it offer any rec
concentrations. Laid on the table, and order
ed to be printed.
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For the National Era.
WILLIAM FORSTER.
BY JOHN G. WHITTIER.

BY JOHN G.WHITTIER.
The years are many since his hand
Was laid upon my head,
Too weak and young 10 understand
The serious words he said
Yet, often now the good mans look
Before me seems to swim,
As if some inward feeling took
The outward guise of him.
As il, in passions heated war,
Or near temptations charm,
Through him the low voiced monitor
Forewarned me of the harm.
Stranger and pilgrim from that day
Of meeting. first and last,
Wherever Duty's pathway lay,
His reverent steps have passed.
Tho poor to foed-the lost to seek
To proffer life to death,
Hope to the erring-to the weak,
The strength of his own faith.
To plead the captive's right-remove
The sting of hate from Law,
And soften in the fire of love
The hardened steel of War.
He walked the dark world, in the mild,
Still guidance of the Light;
In fearful tenderness, a child,
A strong man in the right.
Through what great perils, on his way,
He found, in prayer, release;
Through what abysmal shadows lay
His pathway unto peace,
God knoweth: We could only see
The tranquil strength he gained;
The bondage lost in liberty,
The fear in love unfeignod.
And youths hayward fancies grown
The habit of the man,
Whose field of life by angels sown
The wilding vines o'erran-
Low bowed in silent gratitude,
My manhoods heart enjoys
That reverence for the pure and good,
Which blessed the dreaming boys.
Still shines tho light Of holy lives
Like star beams over doubt;
E&cn SaluIeu mcHlOry, OuflSt-llhc, uIifoS
Some dark possession cut.
o friend, o brother not in vain
Thy life so calm and true,
The silver dropping of the rain,
The fall of summer dew
How many burdened hearts have prayed
Their lives like thine might be
But more shall pray henceforth for aid
To lay them down like thee.
With weary hand, yet steadfast will,
In old age as in youth,
Thy Master found thee sowing still
The good seed Of Ills truth.
As on thy task Il sid closed the day
In golden skied decline,
His angel met thee on the way,
And lent his arm to thine.
Thy latest care for man-thy last
0fearthly thought prayer
Oh, who thy mantle, backward cast,
Is worthy now to wear!
Methinks the mound which marks thy bed
Might bless our land and save,
As rose, of old, to life the dead
Who touched the prophets grave
4 William Forster, ofNorwlch, England, died
asst Tennessee, in the first month, 1854, while Z
aged in presenting to the Governors of the Sta
this Union the Address Of his religious society,
10 evils of Slavery. He was the relative and coad
pr of the Buxtons, Gurneys, and Frys and
hole life, extending almost to three score and
ears was pure and beautiful example of Christi
encyolence. He had travelled over Europe, a
istcd most of its sovereigns, to plead against
AVE trade and slavery, and had twice before ma
eligious visits to this country, under impressions
eligious duty.
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O'Fallon Mills, st. Louis, Missouri

ST. Louis, MISSOURI, HyTJl %, lS54.
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shall, upon receiving patents therefor, pay
twenty-five cents per acre.
Mr.. Brodhead moved to insert fifty cents In
stead of twenty-five.
Mr. Pearce addressed the Senate at length
in opposition to the bill.
House of Representatives., July II, 1854.
On motion of Mr.. Rogers, resolution was
adopted, requesting the President of the United
States to communicate to this House, at his
earliest convenience, all the correspondence be-
tween this Government and our Minister at
the Court of Spain, in relation to the Lopez
expedition, and the persons connected there
with.
Mr.. Fenton asked the unanimous consent to
enable him to report from the Committee on
Commerce the Senate bill creating collection
district to be called the district of Dunkirk
together with an amendment Of the nature Of
a substitute.
Objection was made; but
On motion of Mr.. Fenton, tho rules were
suspended
MIR. Fenton briefly explained the bill; when
it was ordered to be engrossed, read third
time, and passed.
Mr.. Houston moved that the House go into
Committee Of the Whole on the state Of tho
Union. Agreed to.
The Chairman announced the subject before
the Committee to be the consideration of the
Armory bill, the pending motion being that of
Mr.. Stanton, of Kentucky, repeating the act
authorizing the appointment of military super
intendents of the national armories.
MIR. Vansant said that the measure was of
importance to great industrial interest of the
country. Seven thousand mechanics had me-
morialized Congress, and asked to be relieved
from tho degradation Of subsection to military
control They were not stipendiaries upon the
favor of the Government They were indus
trious, independent men, who knew their inter-
ests, and the true policy of the Government
with respect to these works.
Mr.. Vansant entered into @ history of the
labOrs Of the committee on this subject and
infinitely reviewed the subject in the various as
poets of skill, discipline, economy, and repub-
lican practice.
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Yours for the right,

VERMoNT.-At the Union Convention OF the
opponents of the Nebraska fraud, held at
Montpelier yesterday, the following nomina-
tons were made, which were subsequently rat
flied by the Temperance and Free Democratic
Conventions:
For GoUernOr--E. =. Walton jr.
For Lieutenant G0veyn0y-Ryland Fletcher
For ITeGSurcT-Mr. Bates
C. The nominees Of the New York Hards
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Governor, Greene c. Bronson.
Lieutenant Governor, Elijah Ford.
Canal Commissioner, Clark Bunham.
Prison Inspector, Abram Vernam.

BosToN, July l5.-Great preparations arc
making for fair at Marshfeld, estate Of the
late Daniel Webster, on the 23d and oath of
August. Suitable arrangements arc making
for the ample accommodation of visitors The
object Of the fair is to raise tends for the i'm
proyement of the old Winslow buryiBg ground,
adjoining the tomb of Webster
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PHILADELPHIA, jury 17.-FlOur-receipts
continue very light, and stock much reduced
The decline of the past week is fully 25 cents
per barrel.