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DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

ADOPTED AT PITTSBURGH, AUGUST IL, 1852.
Having assembled in National Conven-
ton as the delegates of the Free Democra-
cy of the United States, united by COM
mon resolve to maintain right against
wrongs, and freedom against slavery; con-
fding in the intelligence, patriotism, and
the discriminating justice of the American
people; putting our trust in God for the
triumph of our cause, and invoking his
guidance in our endeavors to advance it,
we now submit to the candid judgment of
all men the following declaration Of prin-
ciples and measures:
/. That Governments, deriving their Just
powers from the consent of the governed,
are instituted among men to secure to all,
those inalienabIe rights Of life, liberty, and
the pursuit of happiness, with which they
were endowed by their Creator, and Of
which none can be deprived by valid legis-
lation, except for crime.
III. That the true mission of American
the people, the sovereignty of the States,
and the perpetuity of the Union, by the
impartial application to public affairs, with
out sectional determinations, Of the fun
damental principles Of equal rights, strict
Justice, and economical administration.
Ill. That the Federal Government is
one of limited powers, derived solely from
the Constitution; and the grants Of power
therein ought to be strictly construed by
all the departments and agents Of the Gov
eminent, and il is inexpedient and dam
gerous to exercise doubtful constitutional
powers.
w. That the Constitution Of the United
States, ordained to form more perfect
union, to establish Justice, and secure the
blessings Of liberty, expressly denies to
the General Government all power to de-
prive any person of life, liberty. or prop
erty, without due process Of law; and,
therefore, the Government, having no more
power to make a slave than to make a
king, and no more power to establish sla-
very than to establish monarchy, should at
once proceed TO relieve itself from all re-
sponsibility for the existence Of slavery
wherever it possesses constitutional power
to legislate for its extinction.
v. That, to the persevering and impor-
tunate demands Of the Slave Power for
more slave States, new slave Territories,
and the naturalization Of Slavery, our dis
tinct and final answer is---no more slave
States, no slave Territory, no nationalized
Slavery, and no national legislation for the
extradition Of slaves.
vi. That Slavery is sin against God
and crime against man, which no human
enactment nor usage can make right; and
that Christianity, humanity, and patriotism,
alike demand its abolition.
VII. That the fugitive Slave Act Of 1850
is repugnant to the Constitution, to the
principles Of the common law, to the
spirit Of Christianity, and to the senti-
ments Of the civilized world. We there
fore deny its binding force upon the
American People, and demand its imme-
diate and total repeal.
VIII. That the doctrine that any human
law is inality and not subject TO modi-
fication or repeal, is not in accordance
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PRINTING.

PRINTING.
PAMPHLET PRINTING neatly executed BY
4 BUELL. a BLANCHARD,
6ixth strsst, south OF Pennsylvania avenue.
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ARRIVALS AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS
YESTERDAY.

EXCHANGE HOTEL HILL Springfield; S
Morgan, and lady, Maryland H Ives, Haven;
Hathaway, c Lombard and lady, Boston; FL B
Nixon, Wilmington. w FL Nortington, and servant,
Meredith, Mrs Morrison and servant Browns
vile; Capt Thomas, Chesterfield Miss Lambert,
NY; S Twembly, Boston; G NJ Bacon, Lewis
burg; M Spraggins, N ]; w H Addington, Nor
folk; Wmbish, GAINESVILLE; Williams, BOs-
ton; A Anderson, Bell, Tenn J w Marshall,
Charlotte; F. Haskins, Gainesville; w Owens,
Rockingham; DR. S Brtton Halifax; D Gard
ner. Henrico Ii w Butler, Phila; w Shoemaker,
and lady, Baltimore; l. Richardson, Miss Rich
ardson, Miss Hooekin, Boston; Easily, w
Easily Halifax; Crenshaw. Crenshaw,
Terrill, D Gardner S q Waldrop, Henrico; D ]
Saunders, Richmond
COLUMBIAN HOTEL A Tarwater, Clarks-
vile; J B Crowder, Amelia; VIM Ball, Mass; ] B
Rentedge, Yorkley, Tenn; R Via, Albemarle;
Geo Mayo, Petersburg; G Sham r B Eldridqe.
Buckingham; r w Currin, Edward; w Hol-
land Il Graves, ] Finch, Goochland; I ID Chill
dress w Childress, Va; j w Patterson Y; J A
Hodges Cumberland; T K Evans, Geo; Waugh
and lady, Miss Waugh, Master Waugh, Va; G w
Wyman, Petersburg; NJ Sublett and three sons,
Powhatan; Nj Ho!derly, C; Dr. r Walker and
lady, Miss Walker, Chesterfield.
AMERICAN HOTEL.-McN Hobson, Cumber-
land; DR. Walker, Goochand; Mrs and Miss Walker,
Ed: VIM Fl Mathews Lynchburg; Thome, Bait;
] Carroll, Portland; D Ofutt, Va I. Wheeler, Bos-
ton; Schurmahorn, Richmon d; o Ricke and
LADY, Salem; WIN + Wade, E Baxton, Miss Baxton,
Boston; III Thornton, U Va; C A A Perkins. N FL;
J Sheriff and lady, Miss DeAtmon, Md; Godfrey,
V; . Dunont, Boston; C French, Mecklenburg;
Conway and lady, Petersburg.
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DRS. BOLTON AND PARKER-A

~ they have backed out from paying Mr. DevIin
Change the issue by that hey are apa
to prove DR.. Brsinerd rifle mpostoT,n will stake
800 against their $780, that they make such
proof before the Mayor any three Justices of the
Peace of this city, if it should be matter of pTin
ciple with them, will meet them before such tri-
buna, without stake forfeit within the next eight
days ensuing this publications. they giving six
days notice of the time and place for making the
proof If under forfeit the money to be deposited,
both sides, in any Bank in this city, instsnter af
ter the offer is accepted and to be subject to the
check of the successful party.
Now, Drs. Bolton and Parker, you certainly cannot
decline this offer. You have boasted so much about
proof, before legal tribunal, that DR. Brainerd is
test your sincerity This is the gist of the whole
matter; and if you accept this offer and make the le
gal proof there will be an end of the controversy;
| but if you Decline the humiliation you have already
received, is but the mere harbnger of what awaits
you, should your past cards be reviewed, contem-
plated and actually commenced yesterday,
for you should not forget that not only DR. Branerd,
but ladies aud gentlemen in the highest walks of
voluntary crusade against DR. Brainerd who attends
to his own business and let's other peoples alone
Not only go, you now abandon the poor whose wei
denounce them as unworthy of credit, even when
on CATH simply because they are poor. The whole
Irish nation appears obnoxious to you-you assail
and cast aspersion on honest laborng men, because
they are laborers!
But as you have sought truce, | have prevented
comnent to-day your past cards If you have
ed hastily, have been deceived by the misrepre.
| sensations of others, who have done Dr. BraiEerd
goss injustice, good men, especially Christian mer,
bound to forward and sustain your posi-
ton, make the amende honorable Especially
as my offer comes within your own proposition The
Exchange Hotel shall be no obstacle in your way
you may select any suitable public building where
the public be invited to attend with propety-
the vanquished party to pay the expense of the
room and Justices of the Peace
Lest might be considered impairment. will state
that not only one of those who gave evidence
of the beneficial treatment of DR.. Brainerd on my
eyes but have acted the part Of mediator to pre-
vent disagreesbe strife; and with many others feel
that the character Of all of who gave evidence in
tbs matter, have been asssiled by Drs Bolton and
Parker. GEORGE H. JONES'
At Mrs Heiiiey's Boarding House, ON Main ST
mhS1- Itk
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RIGHTS OF NEITTRAI,S

The London Times has an article in which
1t expresses the opinion that England, France
and the United States may unite to lay down
any rules of law to govern this question. 1t
says very emphatically that nobody dreams
OF reverting to the extreme measures which
were introduced under the temptations of the
last war between England and France, and
that it may be doubted whether those ex-
IRENE measures are expedient and advan-
tageous to those who practice them. If these
wise sentiments govern the course of the
British government, a formidable obstacle to
the preservation of American neutrality will
he removed
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T1O MR. e. Fl. JONEs:-Dr RoIto,

Il and myself stated, yesterday. distinctly. that
we were willing 10 substantiate the charges made
against the selfstyled Dr. Braiuerd before any
psteLt persons and that regarded none as com.
petent but physicians surgeons. We, of coursc.
ciide appearing before Justices of The Peace no
ar, NO be ter qualified, Ger AMY, than merchants, or
any other non-rnedical men. What would be thought
of man claiming to haze made p1tatEe discoreTy
ia the manufacture OF matches microsc pes coming
here, and converting three painters, however honest
AMI qua flied for their particular business to deter
mine upon the merits of his invention This s exactly
W nat you propose. 1t will also be perc lived by the
pubic, that these three Justices VIII not compose
Court Of Justice, such as DR.. Bolton and myself
asked DIR. Brainerd TO appeal to- Three Justices
could not compel the attendance OF medical ard
her witnesses. Some of the most respectable per-
IN the city have been defrauded by this man,
but they will not appear in public unless forced to it,
Net having opportunity Of seeing DIR. Bolton,
do not take the liberty Of subscribing his to
this note.
ma Silt WIN. w. PARKER, NJ. M.
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GEO. NJ. WEST, Nos. S and 6 Exchange,

" offers TO the public:
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE for
April.-The publishers of 'Hsrpers New Monthly
Magazine" present the April No. of Thackerays po-
pular novel. The Newcomer" accompanied by
Doyes graphic and spirited illustrations which add
greatly to the interest of the work, and will hereaf
The bsr rsn.a t n
Their labor expense will be spared in the erdes
to render the Magazine still more attractive than
it has been hitherto 1t will be conducted upon the
general plan which has rendered it univer-
sally popular; seek to present. with the utmost attain
able elegance Of style. the largest amount of the
best reading matter which the wide range of Ame-
rican and European literature win afford.
Godey's Lady's Book fr April, full of the most
eeg gan, fashion plates: 25c.
History of the French Protestant Refugees 2 vols,
by Chas. Weise; $3.50
Weairs Scientific Hand Book rs different varie-
ties; from SIC. TO 81 each. NH 81
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Mrrrrro on SEcoKD SrREET.-A large
number Of citizens met at Hulcbers tavern lsst
night to hear speeches from the candidates Tor the
various city Offices.
Tho assnn,blaae was called to order at o'clock,
and Mr. jaws MAY elected chairman.
a. anon as the organization was effected, the cry
of MARTIN" "Martin,r "L'pscomb. "Lipscome,
rang through the room, to which Mr.. MARTIs NJ.
I.Ipscn,rn briefly and happily responded.
Mezsrs. Jones, Hicks. White and Tinsley,, were
also called upon and each In turn, presented their
claims tor the suffrages of the voters
refused Il, respond, not being candidates.
The Chairman then gave notice that a meeting
would bo held at Military Hall, the first mar.
ket tonight, where be hoped to see all the candi-
dates.
A motion was mex. made and carried to adjourn.
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THE MOUNTAIN top TRACK

The snow yesterday excited some uneasi-
ness about the passage of the Mountain
Track of the Central Railroad. We learn,
hswever, from passengers by the train yes
terday, that the trial was most satisfactory
The rails were covered with ice; but the
train came down the mountain in perfect
safety. The freight trains are also passing
to and fro upon the mountain track and to
staunton. No difficulty whatever has occur
red and the Blue Ridge is traversed with
ease.
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Cnr.R THE TRAcK.-Some few minute

CLEAR THE IRACK.-SOme lew minutes
before the Northern cars passed the extreme west
cru limits of the city last Wednesday night, two ne
gro fellows discovered drunken woman lying
across the track fast asleep, and removed her from
her perious condition to place of safety But tor
their seeing her in passing, the train would no
doubt have gone over her body crushing 1t to pieces
The iuebriated creature is well known to the Su-
perintendent of the Poor House and the Police, hay
ing been in the custody of both at various times as
n warrant.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

Work HOUSE, Now is the most appro-
pirate time Of all others 10 ensure the speedy cree
tion OF a work house. A new Council Il about
being elected, aud that portion OF our community
who See the great importance Of establishing
house of correction should know the opinions of
the various candidates upon that subject before
voting for ihem Tho people have prayed and
the Mayor ofthe city has urged the Council to act
the subject, but all to avail. The appeals OF
both lie upon the table. sleeping that sleep which
knows no waking, while the city and State are
heavily taxed TO support a set OF idle, worthless
yagrants who commit petty Offences TOR no other
purpose In the w1rd than to get locked up and fed
at public expense. We do not urge an extensive
appropriation to carry out this work. Such a step
would be injudicious now. But we wish to see
some plan adopted by which Migrants may be
forced to labor, and vicious lads taught honesty
and industry. Let the Sergeant of the city still!
have tho feeding and clothing OF these prisoners.
Let the Jail be kept place for locking them up
at night, and for Furnishing them when unruly-
but attach to it work yard where they may be
kept out OF ideness all day aud be prevented from
planning crimes to be executed when their period
OF confinement expires. Practical men, who have
examined this subject, assert that pauper labor
can be made valuable to the city, If expended in
saving stone for tagging and curbing, and in pick
ing oakun, which always commands ready sale
but, whether valuable or not, it would be species
of punishment from which most Migrants would
shrink with horror, and we should therefore gel
rid of many of them.
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KNIFE sHARPEsER.-We have very neat and
useful apparatus from Messrs. BULKLEY & Co., for
sharpening knives and scissors Its really one of
the most ready and efficient inventions for the pur-
pose for which it is intended we ever saw The
housewife who procures need not be troubled
any more with dull knives
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I LIGHTNING RoDs.-I take pleasure

I IGHINING RUDS.-I take pleasure
IL in informing the citizens of Richmond and vci,.
on the most scientific principles, and In the most
workman like manner Feeling grateful to the pub
lie for past patronage for the last three years and
trusting that my work has proved satisfactory, deem
il unnecessary to publish long prelude quality
prices leaving the public to decide from the past
no pains shall be spared in giving entire Satisfaction.
All orders addressed to l.. J Hawiey through the
Post Office or left with T. l.. Sorrile, Broad street
Hotel, will meet with prompt attention.
p. S. All Rods erected by me heretofore, or here.
after getting ont Of order will be promptly repaired
free of charge, by informing OF tho fact through
the Post Office LEWIS J. HAWLEY.
NH 2o-4ts
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HAMPERS MONTHLY for April has been laid upon
our table by Mr.. WEST, Exchange Building This
is a very interesting number-it contains among
other things continuation Of "The Neaocomes" by
Thaekery, with very spirited illustrations.
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SAILING OF THE ARAprA q.

BosroN March 29.-The steamer Arabia sailed
at noon with 9e passengers and 500 900 in specie.
The house oil VIM. Flanders at LONDONDERRY n.
H., was burnt yesterday, and children persisted in
the flames.
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Furious Cow "A free boy about - years

OUN ttOoo'
of age, was attacked by an enraged COW yesterday
afternoon at the corner of Second and Clay streets
and very badly injured. Our informant states that
the lad was passing along at the time, and did not
see the animal, which then being worried by
two dogs, until che pushed him down: We were
unable to ascertain the of the little fellow,
who lives somewhere in the neighborhood Of God
din's tavern, but he able to walk home, sup
pose that his injuries not OF dangerous char
acter.
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Miss WHIrE-whose poetical readings n

this city, have been SO highly spoken Of by the
press, intended giving an entertainment in Peters
burg to night but viii be unable to do So We pre-
sumo, owing to the fact that the only public hall in
that place Is engaged now, and will not be
pied until the 7th Of April. Our Southside friends
therefore will not have til opportunity of enjoying
the rich intellectual treat ia store for the until
after the time we have mentioned, unless Miss
White can get the OF some other suitable hall
room,
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MAGAZINES FOR APRIL, now read,

MAGAZINES FOR APRIL, now ready
AvI at J. R. HOLBROoK's, Franklin, st.
HARPERS' MAGAZINE for Apli 25c.
kSiCKERBoCKER do do
GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK, for April; 25c.
GRAHAM'S MAGAZINE do Csc.
FORTUNE HUNTER; by Mrs. Mowatt. Third
supply; 33c
The SECRETARY, or Circumstantial Evidence;
50 cents
BOOK OF THE TOILET; by L. A. Cooley; Soc
HOW TO MAKE A DRESS; by do; soc.
THE PLANTERS NORTHERN BRIDE; by Mrs
Hentz vols ST.
THE MIsERs' HEIR, or the Young Millionaire;
50 cents
THE FORGED WILL, or Crime and Retribution;
so cents.
WOMAN AND HER MASTER; 25c.
THE REBEL BRIDE; Csc.
HOT CORN, or Life Scenes in New York; by Scion
Robinson; rs.
FLUSH TIMES OF ALABAMA, &c. SIPS
HOME OF THENEW WORLD; 2 vols So
THE LAMPLTGHTER; $1.25.
NO VIII CHAMBERS JOURNAL.
LONDON ILLUSTRATED NEWS; 25.
LONDON PUNCH; l2tc.
YANKEE NOTIONS; l2ic.
LITTELL'S LIVING AGE; I24
PAPERS.-Geason's Pictorial, Banner, Waveriy,
Flag Courier, and all the papers for this week.
Call or send to
J. R. HOLBROOK,s, Franklin ST.,
NH 81 ltA Just above Exchange Hotel
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THEATRE.-Mr. Roberts narform.

THEATRE.-Mr. Roberts performance
Of Hamlet en- Wednesday night gave additional
proof of his histrionic abilities; and was received
with manifestations of approval and delight, by the
discriminating audience assembled to witness it.
Mr. Roberts may be justly considered as one OF the
greatest living actors 1t will be observed that his
benefit comes off tonight, which is the last but one
of his engagement in this city. He appears as
Richard, the Third" Since the death of Booth.
Mr.. Roberts has been acknowledged by the bes,
critics in the different cities he has performed in,
to be the only representative Of this great character
Let there be a full house Let the patrons of the
drama and lovers OF good acting, turn out in full
force, and redeem their character, by giving him
an audience somewhat commensurate with his
noble talents
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PUMps-Langley has the most complete
assortment OF pumps we have ever seen. Some Of
them really beautiful. Call on him and supply
yourselves, as he promises to sell cheap.
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We learn that the Rev. DR.. Cox, o
Brooklyn, Presbyterian Minister of distinction j
expected to preach at the Rev. Mr.. Moore's Church
on Sunday morning.
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10 THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF RICH
MoND.-Since | have found it TO be the desire of
very large number of the citizens of Richmond that
should be candidate for the Office of CITY SER.
GEANT, now, at the solicitation of many of them,
declare myself as such; and should it be your plea
to elect me- shall endeavor to fulfill the duties
of the flee to the satisfaction of those who desire
me to fill it. Your humbls servant,
NH S1-5t VIM. GOULDIN.
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The Cry HOTEL is now being thorough
ly repaired from bottom to top, and in the course
of few weeks will be ready to lease-ifi it has not
already been taken.
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MAKING BRICK.-A gentleman of this
city, who has had some experience as builder
in Richmond or its nsighborhood who burr bricks
tor sale, as profitable as the business is Most of
the large builders make their own bricks and when
they have surplus on hand dispose of them to
those who wish to purchase. but at such prices as
leave room for only small profit to the layer 1t
is somewhat strange that persons understanding
this business do not embark in it, when such fine
profits can be realised on the capital invested Car.
Penters and Brickiayers are complaining OF the diff
hculty in getting bricks to complete their contracts
and many OF our capitalists would put up new
houses this summer. il builders could give assnr.
ance OF completing the work, when once COM
menced.
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PASSENGERS PER STEAMSHIP ROA

PASSENGERS PER STEAMSHIP ROAN
oKE from New York yesterday
Capt T E Partridge, w King, Redpath, L Put
man, Miss King, Mrs Woody, w Barley lady and
son. Fl B'ainard, lady. and daughter, w II
Wheeler G Gleason C Paterson and lady, J Hig
ginbotham, ] w Steele w Rowland and servt, Mrs
Page, Miss Brown, VIM Addinston, o P Ri
chez and lady, w J Wade, J C Manning Ro Nor
ison. ] @ Williams, r NJ Simmons. Rhodes. ID
B Smith p II Sampson. and 81 in the steerase
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Omnibuses were very convenient, yester
day, fer persons having out door business to trans
act between Broad street and Rockets. A Zip
for ride to get clear of bad weather, at this sea-
son of the year, is money well spent.
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DENTON OFFUTT,

HEACHEK OF HOSES, Mules, Cattle
l. and Dogs.-Al animals taught obedience TO
man by word sign Instructions given in the
breeding of domestic animals whereby they may be
brought to perfection never known before and
their diseases cured upon lew principles.
To be for fey days at Hardins Livery Stable.
DENTON OFFUTTS BOoK-The subscribers
to the above book notified that they can get it by
applying at the office OF the Virginia State gricu-
tuTal Society NH Sl-2lt
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BALTIMORE, March 29-Cpd, schr Isaac Prince
jr, Booze, Richmond.
New YORK. March 2s.-CPd, schr Palestine, Cam
Der. Richmond.
New YORK, March 29-Arriyed, schr Richmond,
Couch, days from Richmond Cleared schr Ra.
GER Johnson, Richmond,
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FINE MusIc.-There are three harpists
now in our city, whose nightly serenades are real
ly charming to those who hear them. Tbs dig
patch" is indebted for nocturnal visit from this
musical trio, some few evenings since.
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MEND THE WAYs.-When will fourteenth
street be put in passabe condition. If it can be
done by no other means, it would be wise policy
in the Commissioners OF Streets to put the entire
city force at work upon it at once.
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STEAMBOAT SIrNK

LOUISVILLE, March 27-The steamer Fedsral
Arch was sunk thirty miles below 81. Lonis on
Friday last. She had heavy cargo for Cincinna.
Ii and Pittsburg