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Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07
REPORT OF THE EIGHTEENTH ANTI
SLAVERY FAIR OF PENNSYLVANIA.

THE Eighteenth Anti-Slavcry Fair Of Pcnnsyyn-
MIA was held in ihc Assembly Buildings in the
city Of Philadelphia, on Monday, Tuesday, wednes-
day, and Thursday, the 5th, 9Th, 7th Sth, days Of
December, 1858. IL was commenced with unusu-
ally brilliant prospects Of success. Great efforts
had been made to furnish the tables with rare and
desirable articles, anl as an additional attrac-
ton, The aid Of eloquent speakers had been OBJ
tainel.
Although tho admission fec was of twice the
usual amount, tho saloon was densoly cwrowdcd
at an carly hour on Monday evening, and numbers
vaiuly sought admission. During the following
days and evenings, an unusual number of persons
wegc in Attendance, and the sales were brisk to the
close Of the Fair.
On the Grst, second aud third evenings. addresses
were made by Wendell Phillips, VIM. Lloyd Gar
risun and Charles G. Burleigh.
The Committee gracefully acknowledged the
very valuable ail which the Fair received from
many liberal and generous donors, both ut home
aud abroad, who, they trust, will feel amply re-
compcnsod by its unusual scucess. The receipts of
the Fair proved that our antcipations had been
woH founded.
Bristol, Byberry, Ncwtown, Wakefield, and
Chester County, were represented by their own
tables and donations were received from Middle
town, Connecticut, New York, Wilmington Salem,
MiIllicn Hill, Warwick Milton, Kimberton Ken
nett. Norristown. Germantown Wrigbtstown. and
Mt: Holly and from London Bath, Bristol Eng J,
and Paris.
The receipts Of the Fair amounted to more than
$1,000, and the profits will exceed S2000#
The predictions Of future success, which the
Committee venture1 TO make in their last Report
having been so abundantly verified they do not he
sitateto recommend to their coadiutors to commence
tn AN early period, their work of preparation for
another Fair availing themselves Of the lessons Of
wisdom learned from the past, and strengthening
themselves with hope respecting the future.
=, MARY GREW, Chm.
when the Trcasurer's Report is fully made it
shall be published.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07

PorNTED.-The Washington Republic says that
"two terrible plaques are rayaging our country,
and spreading death and terror-the Yellow Fever
and the Railroad"
This reminds us of the declaration Of the Editor
of the Pleasure Boat that "if all the Railroads Of
the nation were on fire, he would not throw a
bucket of water on the nearest one" Friend
Hacker regards Railroads as great moral nuis-
anee, and challenges anybody to come forward in
their defence.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07

THANKFUL FOR SMALL FAyoRs.-We have heard
several anti-savery people congratulating them
selves on the progress and success of anti-sayery
principles, in consequence of bill now before the
Georgia Legislature relative to the sale of young
children by executors, administrators, guardians,
and trustees. 1t provides, as may be seen by n
reference to last number, that babes under fire
years old shall not by the agents aforesaid be ex-
posed to sale apart from their mothers 'unless d.
rsion Of property cannot be effected cthOm such sep
Grafton"
We confess that is something to be thankful for.
1t has look in the right direction, and from a
source from which nobody expected anything
hence the more welcome.
But after all it is not best to say much about il
just yet. In the first place it has not yet passed to
a law, it has only been proposed And in the sec.
one place if it was q law to-day it would do very
little for slave mothers and slave children. Slave.
holders living and out Of debt, can separate whom
and when they please. And sheriffs and execu.
tors and administrators, when q division of the
property cannot be effected without such separa.
ton, may do the same, This provision makes the
law mere sen'Llahee of humanity without any re,
atty 1t leaves mothers and their babes lust
where they were before, dependent alone upon the
humanity of those who claim them as property
And when humanity tussels with ayarce il gener.
ally comes of second best.
But we have said, we are thankful even
for this. 1t looks as though somebody among the
Shareholders was getting a little sensitive 10 the
ant-slavery sentiment of the world. 1t is evident
that there is among them some sense of Shame
that may yet be cultivated into sense of justice
Something that may yet be effectively used to Sc
cure the recognition of humanity and all its rela-
tions in the person of the Georgia slave. In view
of this We shall hope on; and in view of the truth
and efficacy of the principles Of freedom we shall
work on and work ever.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07


GOVERNORS MEssAGE.-The Governor sent his
message to the Legislature on the 2nd. 1t is a
mere business document, but so arranged to con-
stiute from beginning to end, special plea in de-
fence of the Democratic party, and especially
against the charge of unreasonable taxation. In
regard to the school law he recommends that it be
altered that the amount of the two mill tax shall
not be increased with the increased new valuation,
but shall be limited to the present valuation Of
property. This will make vast difference in the
prospective receipts for school purposes. As the
old valuation on the grand duplicate amounted to
only S403 SAT 473 and under the new valuation it
is $500 100000, almost double. We should have pre-.
ferred that his Exceency had selected the curtail
ment Of some other expenditure, as an evidence Of
his rigid economy.
He recommends also the moro efficient organiza-
ton of the militia of the State; and advocates the
cossion to the State, by the general Government Of
the Congressional public lands lying within our
borders. But we will not particularize. Our read
ers will have, from other sources, abundant oppor-
tunity to learn the opinions and recommendations
Of the Governor.
Stdtesman-like he very carefully avoids all refer
ence to the great question of the age. lie has no
word against dcspotsm or in favor of freedom. A
large class of our citizens are every hour liable
to be kidnapped lie has no word recommending
their protection Our citizens are all liable to be
called out any hour to aid the kidnapper. 0uI
judges have trampled the constitution under foo
to give the kidnapper aid. Our jails have beer
used for his accommodation. And the Governor
has evidently no sense Of danger to freemen OIL
any conception Of the disgrace that attaches to oui
scrvle non-resistance to these degrading exactons
lie closes with the assertion that the infamous in
augural address of President Pierce reflects the sen
tments Of the people. If this be so, and we feal
it is, we suppose this same people will acquiesce
in the Governors silence on these and other kin.
dred topics; which, under the circumstances, is
nothing less than faithessness to the honor of our
State, and treason to liberty.
On the Maine Law question, which SO agitated
the State last fall, the Governor maintains the most
profound and dignifed silence But that is moth
ing--the Democratic party is yindicated from the
charge Of exorbitant taxation
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07

MISS Lucy Stone will be in Salem on Saturday
We are not authorised to soy that she will
speak here. But if arrangements can be made for
that purpose, it will be announced by hand bills
on Saturday evening.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07

Dey- The Norfolk slave hunters have found out
that they were on the wrong track. The seven
slaves whom they we're sure were ON board the
Star Of the West, are nowhere, to their anxious
masters. Tie vessel was boarded and searched be-
fore it arfiveiat the port Of NewYork, but the OBJ
jeets Of the search were nowhere to be found
What will be done next? Cant take care of
themselves"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07

la5-The proceeds of the Ant.slavery Festival
at Rochester, New York, last week, amounted L
FIVE hundred dollars.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07

The AsrsrAD CAsE.-Mr. Giddings has laid bare
the wickedness of our government in the history
he has given Of this case.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07
F0REFATHERs' DAY.

The landing of the Pilgrims was celebrated at
Plymouth, by the Plymouth County Anti-Slayery
Society. The following were the resolutions adop-
ted. They sound more like the words of the stern
old puritans, than do those we are accustomed to
hear on the occasion from wine-bibing patriots.
Men who like their predecessors build the tombS of
dead prophets, but stone, imprison and hang the
living ones, who gorify the non-conforming puri-
tans, but persecute with the extreme of malice, the
non-conformists of the present day.
Resolved That we commemorate the landing of
the Pilgrim Fathers in no ostentatious manner by
the performance Of no hollow rites with no parade
Of affected yeneration for their character and deeds
but by resolutely graphing with the overshadow-
ing and demoniacal Slave Power of the land by
repudiating Government which is pledged to the
support Of man-stealing, and a Church which is
dripped with blood, and throughly polluted by
acknowledging our allegiance to the higher law Of
God, as against the lower law Of Congressional
demagc gues and judicial parasites; by remember
ing those in bonds as bound with them and seek
ing to break their fetters by the omnipotence of
truth by a steadfast persistency in the right, a
stiff nonconformity to popular wrong, and uncom-
promising adherence TO principle, Regardless Of
established customs and institutions, prevailing
opinions and ideas, legislative enactments and legal
precedens, religious edicts and priesty nterpreta-
tons ana what else lnterposes to hinder individual
liberty and universal emancipation.
Resolved, That while fragment of Plymouth
Rock remains, will rebuke the pharisaical devotee,
the trimming demagogue, the facile conformist, the
cowardly prosecutor the efeminate selfseeker, and
justify unlimited contumacy, agitation, division
strife, and secession, for righteousness sake.
Resolved, That through it is true that the Pill
grim spirit has not fed,' it is equally true that
throughout this nation its living presence is regard
cd as disorganizing, schismatical, revolutionary
and infdel, as il was at the time of the embarka.
tion of the Pilgrim Fathers at Delft Haven, and
treated accordingly.
The friends of the cause from abroad were greatly
indebted as usual, to the friends in Plymouth for
most hospitable entertainment,
DRNnsTRr.-Mr. John Whinsry showed us the
other day one of the boat specimens of dentistry
wo have over Witnessed, Itis neatly finished job.
got up in improved style-looks as well Us tho
original and almost twice as natural, From our
own experience we can recommend Mr.. Winery
las workman who will not be made ashamed. by
the work Of any Of his competitors,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07

GrRRrr SIXTH has our thanks for pamphlet
copy Of his late speech
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07

0us 0wx INSTITUTIONS. The st. Louis RepuJ-
Iioas, in noticing tho proposed lectures of Miss
Lncy Stone in that city, says;
"in this community. lady coming TO advocate
the elevation of her scx and their rights, viii al
ways be treated with respect and consideration, il
she avoids thai question which has much inter
fsrsd with the propriety Of lectures in the east.
Ne si}Rds 10 oar epa insiifniioR,"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07

ARpxikAr slaye at Natohez, week before last
stlbbsd 10 ths heart white man who was directing
Ais arrest and whom pnSsnei threw himself among
a.. laaehaisry Of mill, by which he was INSTANTLY
/ tofa 10 pieces
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.

NEW YoRk MUSICAL REVIEW & CHoRAL Apvo.
CATE, published fortnightly by Mason Brothers,
New York. This work is devoted to valuable mu-
sical discussions and news of the musical world
Every number contains several pages of valuable
music. From hasty view of the first number Of
the new volume we think it work Of merit and
one valuable to all who cultiEatng the science
Of music.
Nichols JOURNAL is henceforth to be published
weekly. 1t is an Independent and spirited paper.
The PRoHiBIrIoNIsr is a new paper started at AL
bany, ~ Y, devoted to temperance, and especial
ly to the Legislative prohibition Of the traffic in al
coholic drinks.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07
MEMORIAL TO TIE GENERAL ASSEMB
OF TIE STATE OF OHIO.

The undersigned, citizens of here insert tn
name Of the County, City or Town respectful.
ask that you will maintain the dignity and indie
pendence of the State, by the enactment Of suit
able and efficient laws to prevent kidnapping, ant
to secure the personal liberty Of all persons within
the territorial limits Of the State, against seizur
and restraint without due process of law.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07

TnE LrrrLE FORESTER is a new Juvenile, pub
lished monthly at Cincinnati.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-07

DICKENS HOUSEHOLD WoRDs.-The last quarterl,
number is one Of unusual interest and value.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20
Judge Blacks Letter and the Temperance Con

vention.
ssThis letter (Judge Black's) was written
and laid before the Convention at the same
time that Gov. BIGLER's and Judge PoLLoeK's 8
were, and the fact that it was never given to
the public until within few weeks, is another
very important link in the chain of circum-
stances that go to show that that Convention
was controlled by set Of men 1Cho entirely
indifferent to the fate Of ihe Temperance cause,
provided they could inict 'sstab in the dark -
on the Democratic candidates.
The gentlemen who attended the Temper
ance Convention from CIearield county, and
other portions of the State, will no doubt con-
slider themselves highly complimented by the
above extract, published by an editor, who, in
another column says ssthat it requires just as
great degree of moral depravity for an editor
to assert what he knows to be false, as it does
for the hired witness to periure himself in a
court of Justice and that his sseditorial ca
reer has ARRAYS been guided by such regard
for truth!'' Now, that editor kneto when he
penned the above extract that a letter precise
" similar in its sentiments, (Which we publish
in another column) was written by Judge
SMYsER the Whig candidate, and that the Com
mittee. after receiving this, discovered that
they had committed an error in addressing the
Judicial candidates on the subject, and resolv-
ed that neither of the letters should be pub
| lshed. But, although the original letters
were both in the hands Of STEPHEN MILLER the
Chairman of the committee, it seems that more
than one copy of Judge Blacks letter existed
and it was published by the Democratic pa
pers for the purpose of making capitol out of it,.
Judge SNYsER's letter was then promptly pub
| lshed by the Chairman of the Committee,
and on its perusal, it will be found that both
candidates take the same view of the subject,
and occupy precisely the same position.
That the State Temperance Convention was
controlled by ga set of men entirely indiffer-
ent to the fate of the Temperance cause,'' is
| an assertion such as man who has a 'Eregard
for truth'' ought to make without the very
strongest evidence, as it impugns the motives
and attacks the character of some of the very
best men, not only of the State, but of our
own county. Clcarfield represented in
that Convantion by men whose standing in the
community is not surpassed even by the re-
nowned Judge Black himself, or the astute edi-
tor who penned the charge,-men who are
among our best and most worthy citizens To
say they would sacrifice the Temperance cause,
for the purpose of inhicting ga stab in the
dark on the Democratic candidates. is, at
least, for man who has such "a regard for
TRUTH pretty wide stretch of the iInagina-
ton.
For our statement in regard to the letters
mentioned above, and the reasons of the com
mittee for not publishing them we are prepared
at any time, to furnish the evidence. 1t is
easy for editors to make mistakes, and it is
but charitable to presume, that this was one.
1t is to be hoped, however, that they will not
occur quite so frequently
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20
The Lager Beer Bill Vetoed.

We learn from the Wilkesbarre ssRecora of
the Times,' that Gov. BIGLER. in his recent
speech at that place, came out boldly and
said that the lager beer bill was not in his
breeches pocket, but that he already refoed it.
The Governor claimed to be part of the law
making power, and intimated that his will
outweighed majorities in the Legislature! OF
caurse! That is democratic 'Spopular soyer-
eignty''-one man poUer! This bill, it will be
recollected, designed to suppress to a
very great extent, the traffic in lager beer, and
close up the skins of iniquity that disgrace
all our towns and villages. This bill which
GOVERNOR BIGLER says he has retoed provi-
ded that lager beer sellers should obtain their
licenses from the Courts, in the same manner
and under the same regulations that hotel
keepers are obliged to do-that their petitions
should be signed by twelve reputable citizens
certifying them (the lager beer sellers) to be
of good repute for honesty and temperance
and that their establishments are necessary
for the public accommodation. Under this
bill not one in ten of the traffickers in lager
b er could have obtained licenses. But Gov.
BIGLER must have the votes of this class of
citizens, and the only way to secure them was
by the reto of the lager beer bill. The iniqui-
ty has been conSumated-the Governor has
openly espoused the cause of the lager beer
selers-and it now remains for the friends of
temperance to rebuke, at the ballot box the
man who, with professions of temperance warm
upon his lips, basely truckles to the lager beer
sellers, that s'thrift may follow fawning''
Governor Bigler is publicly recognized and
claimed as the eslager beer candidate ;, and
his most Jealous and active adherents are to
be found among the lager beer Sc Hers and
their patrons.-In view of this fact, temper-
ance men have but one course to pursue
Telegraph.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20
The Pardoniue Power.

Gov. Bigler's outrageous abuse of the par
doning power is fast disgusting the members
and leaders of his own party. Col. r. Frazer,
the great Democratic war-horse in Lancaster,
said recently, in his address to the Court and
Jury, on the trial of C. Livingston and p.
Hale, in the Quarter Sessions
ssThat man at Harrisburg has so abused the
official powers vested in him, more particular
ly the pardoning power, that no decent, honest
man desires to be associated with his party"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20
Removal,

II. BUeHER SwooPE, Esq, has removed his
office, two doors East of the Journal Office, in
Graham's Row, up stairs, where he may al
ways be found by those having professional
business with him. sst r..s
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20

u Owing to our Court duties, &c, the
Journal has not received us much attention as
usual this week, which must account for any
and all discrepancies.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20
WING MEETING.

The Whig Meeting, this evening, in the
Court House, will be addressed by Col. A. G..
CURTAIN. Judge HALE, SAMUEL LYNN, Esq,
and others. We hope our friends will one and
all attend.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20

FIRE.-The steam Grist Mill and Saw Mill,
belonging to F. P. HURxTHALL, in Bradford
township, with large lot of sawed lumber,
were burned down last night. Loss about
$4,000
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The Stockholders of this paper are requested to
meet for business; the Thursday of the Court, at
o'clock p. NJ. at the Office of H B. SwooPE Esq
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20
"The Blue Book

Perhaps those Democratic editors who rely
upon the Blue Book for the number of Amer
leans and foreigners holding office, will give
their readers the date of the edition, the
length of time that elapsed in publishing it,
preparing it for the press, and compiling its
contents. Then give them the number of for
eigners appointed to office, during that period
and see whether or not they can't pile up more
than 40l. After they do this we shall perhaps
have something further to say on the subject,
by way of demonstrating who asserts the ssbig
Iie'' Trot out YOUR nag.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20

A FAMILY BURNED TO DEATH.-.4lbany. Sept.
Son Tuesday night the house of Mr. Bald
win, at Moriab, Essex county. was burned
down, and himself, wife and four Children
we're burned to death.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20
Cholera at Columbia and Pit:sourg.

The cholera is prevailing to most alarm
ing extent in Columbia, and large number
of citizens have fallen victims to the pesti-
lence. The almost entire desertion of the
town by the inhabitants, and the refusal OF
the people in the surrounding country to visit
it, causes much distress among those who re-
main. Subscriptions are being raised, for the
relief of the sufferers, in Philadelphia and
other places. Our lumbermen will, no doubt,
miss many familiar faces, on their next an
nual visit to Columbia. The following is a
list of the residents who have died.
DIR. r. Z. Cochran, Joseph Strickler, Rob
ert Sprett, Adward A. Howard Francis Brad
ley, John Gilbert, Mrs. John Shuman, Miss
Fisher daughter of Henry,) Mrs. William
Hippy, Mrs. William Dickey, Mrs. Clarke.
(wife of gatekeeper,) Mrs. William Wade, IL.
Ii. Lichty, (innkeeper, and his ostler.) Mrs.
Jacob Grub, Mrs, Morgan Hays, David Welsh,
Miss Ann Hanley, Mrs. Robert Dick, Peter
Remley, Samuel Hinkle, Mrs. Jacob Crosby
Mrs. Stephen Felix, Mrs. Hinton, Mrs. Eli
Derrick Mrs. Davis, Miss katon, Mrs. Gilbert,
Mrs. Keesey. Mrs. Richards and Miss Richards
mother and sister of Luther Richards, Esq,
of Lancaster.
The dreadful scourge is also prevailing in
Pittsburg, to greater extent than it has ever
done before. Heretofore that city has escaped
with but few cases, but now the very mention
of the number who are daily carried to the
grave, causes thrill of horror.
There have also been number of cases in
Philadelphia and other places. In fact, it
seems to be prevailing pretty generally all
over the Country.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20

GyOur enterprising friend at New Wash
ington who sent US the names, and desires to
know whether we have larger list at any 9TH
office in the county, is informed that there
are still two ahead of then-Curwensville and
Smiths Mills. He says they are determined
not to be beat, SO presume we may look for
new accession to our list-ssFotch 'em along
SQUIRE
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20

UThose of our present subscribers who
desire to pay their subscriptions in advance,
will still have an opportunity to do so during
this week, after which the prices will be charg-
ed according to the Terms, and will in all ca
ses be strictly adhered to. The scarcity of
printing materials of every character, the high
price of labor, boarding &C., compels US to
adopt this course. The terms of the paper
are so very low thatno one should complain.
% The Wings of the old city of Philadel-
phia have nominated JOB r Tyson for Con-
gress, in the place of JOSEPH K. CHANDLER,
Mr.. Tyson is a good man, and received the
votes of large number of delegates in the
last State Convention, as candidate for Gov
ernor.