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JuDIorAL ANAcHRoNIsM.-- Judge Baker states
that the first Legislative provision upon the sub.
ject Of teaching colored persons in Virginia to
read, was introduced in the year 1881, soon
after the SouthampoW insurrection. In the
next paragraph, he y there might have been
no occasion for such Nnactments, in Virginia
or elsewhere, but % matter OF selfdeiencs
against Northern incendiaries, by whom the
mails were clogged with Abolition pamphlets
and infammatory documents. But, ut the time
Of the Southampton insurrcction, which he
makes the occasion of the first Of these enact
ments, tho Abolition movement WINS yet in its
incipiency, and had attracted no attention.
The Liberator had indeed bcen commenced, u
few months previous, but we doubt whether one
man in thousand, either North or South, had
heard Of ts existence. 1t was not until moro
than two years later that the movement had 20
far progressed as to prepare the way for the
organization of the American Anti-Slavery So
ciety. The instruction named by Judge Ba-
ker was melted by an enthusiast named Nat
Turner, who imagined that he was commits
stoned Of Heaven to lead his people out from
the land Of bondage, but who had mover heard
OF Garrison, Or of Abolition.
american Baptist.
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PUBLIC SENTIMENT IN CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, o., Feb. 25, 1856

To the Editor of tie National Era.
The feeling in this city against the Nebraska
bin is becoming quite strong. There is but
ono paper in the city which favors the bill
the Enquirer, the Government organ--and it
does not give it very ardent support. The
Daily Commercial, Daily Unionasi, and Daily
Columbian, widely-circulated neutral papers,
are decided in their opposition to it. The
Daily Gazette and Daily atlas, independent
Wing papers, are opposing it manfully, and
with great ability. Col. Schouler of the Gazette,
formerly of the Boston Atlas has written q
number Of able editorials against the measure
The Gazette Of this morning contains Mr..
Chase's speech, entire.
A large meeting Of German citizens was
held last night against the Nebraska bill
They adopted strong resolutions, oondemning
the measure, npplauding the course of the Sem
ators from Ohio, and calling upon the State
Legislature to pass resolutions against it. They
voted 70 send copies Of the proceedings of the
meeting TO the Representatives from this coun-
ty in the Legislature, to their Representative in
Congress and to Senator Douglas and Presi-
dent Pierce
A call is in circulation for meeting of all
CLASSES, against the bill.
know not how Mr.. Disney, the Represent
alive from this district, intends to vote, but
should he vote for the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise, his political doom is sealed in this
county.
The manly and able course of Mr.. Chase
meets with praise in all quarters. We feel
proud that Cincinnati has such noble repre-
sentative in the United States Senate.
Papers in the adjoining counties are taking
the right stand on the question. The Lebanon
Star (Whig) is particularly able in opposing IT,
IL has published the Address Of the Independ-
ent Democratic members in Congress, and also
the speech Of Mr. Chase. The Ohio State Dem
ocrat the most influential Democratic paper ut
Columbus, is out against the BILL and the Hon.
VIM. Allen, the most prominent Democratic
candidate for the Senate, has also taken
ground against the measure We hope, when
the vote is taken, to see the voice Of Ohio
unanimous in favor Of maintaining plighted
faith. Yours, truly, +.
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The Senate, after protrscted session, ad-
journed last night ct late hour, having Or
dered the Nebraska Bill to be engrossed for
third reading, The amendment offered by Mr.,
Chase, affirming the right Of the People Of the
Territory, under the Constitution Of the United
States to exclude Slavery from its limits, gave
rise TO warm discussion, but, ~ we pre-
dicted was voted down. The Southern Sena-
tors deny openly the existence Of any such
right in the People or Legislature Of Terri
tory, and the Northern Senator'S supporting
the bill did not dare to affirm such right.
They leave that to be done by the journals
ct the North engaged in the work Of duping
the People The other amendments Of Mr..
Chase, designed to carry out the theory Of self
government, 90 vehemently contended for by
the supporters Of the bill, were also voted
down. The majority who ordered it to be en-
CROSSED, refused to allow the People to elect
their own Governor and Judges, or to deprive
the Governor, to be appointed BY the Central
Power at Washington, of the veto power. 0,
profound regard for Popular Sovereignty
One amendment adopted at the instance Of
Mr.. Badger provides that nothing in the Bill
shall Be construed to revive the Laws Of Louisi-
ana in existence IN the Territory before the
passage Of the Missouri Compromise This Of
course will be heralded as leaving the question
Of Slavery unembarrassed, to be determined
by the action Of the Territorial Legislature
1t will thus be made to serve the purposes Of
politicians in the coming election in New
Hampshire. Let not the People be caught
with chat What do these Southern men care
for the old code Of Louisiana, when they claim
.surer and broader guarantee for their slave
property in the Constitution Of the United
States II Is in virtue Of this that they claim
the right to Garry slaves into Nebraska, and
hold them there, against the will and legisla-
ton Of the People thereof
The vots was : small one In fact, this Bill,
50 incalculably important was carried by
minority Of tie Senate twenty.nine Senators
out of sixty.two only voting for it. Twelve
voted against it. Twenty-one were absent, or
they refused to vote.
It is worthy Of remark, in connection with
this vote to repeal ! positive at Of Congress
limiting Slavery, that resolutions still stand on
the journals Of the Legislatures Of sixteen
States ofthis Union, passed in ls4s, 1s49, and
1885, ipstructing or requesting their Senators
to sustain the policy Of positive Congressional
enactment against Slavery in United States
Territory Had the Senator'S from those States
been true to the spirit and policy Of these re-
Stoves, there would have been thirty-six, instead
Of twelve votes, against the repeal of the Mis-
souri, Compromise.
People Of the North, you have given your
selves up TO the keeping Of the Wing and
Democratic parties, and sworn allegiance to
the Baltimore Platform. You are responsible
for ell this.
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To the Editor Of tie National Era.

u " s"c A<aes~f W 80 A'sss0ssos 6f0s
The following are the resolutions of mass
meeting held by the Germans of Cleveland
and Ohio City, Ohio, on the 2lst Of February,
1854, in regard to the Nebraska Bill, now be-
fore the Senate Of the United States:
Whereas an important proposition to divide
the Territory Of Nebraska into two Territories,
with clause which gives legal right to their
inhabitants to introduce Slavery into these
Territories, is now before the Senate Of the
United States:
Whereas, If VIC do not epen take in conside-
ration the Missouri Compromise Of 1920, such
stipulation is not only contradictory to the
policy Of the founders Of this Republic, as suf-
fciently authenticated by the Declaration of
Independence and the Ordinance of 1887, but
also, if Slavery is allowed to extend, would an
initiate the very essence Of the principles Of
Democracy; and
Whereas Justice, humanity, and republican
principles, demand the emancipation Of slaves,
but do not allow the extension Of Slavery
Resolved, That we hereby solemnly protest
against every measure which aims towards
the extension Of Slavery; and we do further
more protest against advocating this measure
in the name Of Democracy, and by rcpudiating
existing compacts.
Resolved, That we protest against the repeal
Of the Missouri Compromise, because this at
least hints the boundaries Of Slavery, although
in our days Democratic wisdom has considered
il superAuous, in spite Of the established fact,
that Slavery and the slave States have in
creased in this Union, instead Of being dimin-
ished, and propagandism Of Slavery has step
ped into the place Of propsgandism Of Liberty.
Resolved That copies Of the above resolutions
shall be forwarded TO the Representative Of the
people Of Cuyahoga county, and the Senators
Of the State Of Ohio, in Congress- in order TO
be communicated BY them to the two Houses
Of Congress in Washington
HUGO HENscH, President
JOSEPH SroPPEL, SecretGry.
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10 We have clear sun to-day, and the
atmosphere i oppressively warm.


Pursuant 70 . call placarded on all the cor
ners of the City at an early hour on Tuesday
morning, the German workingmen assembled
in force last evening in the long saloon, Nos.
SIS and 81 Forsyth street.
Mr.. vooohioni, President Of the American
German Workingmen's Union, acted as Chair
man, assisted by Mr.. T. Administer Mr.. f.
Weber performing the duties of Secretary.
The meeting was addressed by Mesrs.
Weidemeyer, Thum, Meyerhofer, Bottcher,
Richter, Lapp, Foersch; Scheibel Kellner, and
Ebersbach, with great eloquence and warmth.
The Nebraska bill was thoroughly examined
and vehemently denounced, and general or
ganization Of workingmen, to oppose it, recon-
mended amid tumultuous applause.
The following resolutions we're then unani.
mously adopted:
Whereas tho Nebraska bill but offers fresh
advantages TO the heavy capitalists and land
jobbers Of the country; and
Whereas Il furthsrmore withdrsws from the
operation Of future Homestead bill, ON i'm.
mense stretch of territory would be Withdrawn
or rendered more difIicult Of access and
Whereas Slavery would be thereby greatly
extended; and
Whereas We have ever protested, do now
protest, and ever win protest against all Sla-
very whether white or black and
Where's, finally, We viii take our interests
and prosperity into our own charge, in entire
Independence Of any barter and sale by any
Law. giver or wirs-pullsr, and the masses they
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
Resolved, That We do hereby most solemnly
protest against this bill and declare every
man traitor . the people and their interests
who PROCESSES himsslf willing and ready 70 sup.
port it, .ssss
Upon recommendation Of Mr.. Ebersbach,
the meeting then resolved 70 attend the great
snti-Nebrasks gathering Of next Friday even
ing. lin compact mass and 30 adjourned
with great cordiaiity and enthusiasm for the
cause Nero York Times
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PHILADELPHIA This immense city is about
to elect q Mayor, and il has been resolved, by
q great Reform Convention, TO vote for no one
not pledged to exert every energy TO enforce
the police regulations, to break up gambling
houses, the lottery policy system, drinking
houses, and certain other places Of infamy;
and also, that they will accept no man IS their
candidate for the Mayoralty, "the example Of
whose former course Of life will not command
the regard and approbation as we'll as the suf-
frages Of his fellow citizens" In pursuance Of
these declarations, the following named per-
sons have been nominated VIZ: VIM c. Patter-
son, Peter A. Brown, s. Austin Allibone, J. c.
Montgomery, VIM. H. Blair Gen. Peter Sken
Smith, Peter Fritz, John A. Brown, Benjamin
r. Miller, M. w. Baldwin, Hon. William D.
Kelley, Hon. John X, Kane, DR.. Vim. Shipper,
Alexander Cummings
Freedom OF OPINION In THE SoUTH-We
learn that the Legislature Of Georgia, by .
unanimous vote in the House, and only three
dissenting voices in the Senate, have passed res
olutions in favor Of the Nebraska bill One Of
these resolutions says that opposition to the
principles Of this bill in relation to the subject
Of Slavery is regarded by the people Of Geor-
gia as hostility 70 the South, and that all per-
sons who partaks in such opposition are unfit
to be recognised as component parts Of any par
ty or organization not hostile to the South.
DENTAL SURGERY.--The fourteenth anniver-
sary Of the Baltimore College Of Dental Sur
gerry, one Of the best institutions in the conn.
try, and the first Of its kind in the world was
held in that city on Wednesday. There we're
eighteen graduates
The second annual commencement Of the
Philadelphia College Of Dental Surgery was
held on Tuesday evening The degree Of Doc
tor Of Dental Surgery was conferred upon nine
teen graduates The valedictory address was
then delivered by Professor Elisha Townsend
1t was stated, that during the past year IT'S
operations upon the teeth had been performed
ut the college building in Arch street, near
Sixth, upon All patients, 55 Of whom were
males, and 4l6 females. These operations were
oil performed gratuitously.
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HEAVY DAMAGES ToR BREACH on MARRIAGE
PRoMrsE.--Jas Patton was recently mulcted
in the sum Of fi,0O0 by q Canada jury for q
breach Of his promise TO marry Caroline Fer
guson. This was the full amount sued for;
and tho jury expressed their regret at being
unable, therefore, 10 award larger sum.
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WASHINGTON, d. G.
FRIDAY, MARCH ), 1854.
PROCEEDINGS In THE SENATE YESTERDAY.

The full report Of these proceedings in the
Globe appeared too late this forenoon for re-
publication in our paper to-day In our next
it shall be attended TO-
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In thsssnass to-day, MIR. Bell, Of Tennes-
see, has spoken ct length in opposition to some
of the features Of the Nebraska bill; but his
final determination with respect to voting upon
il had mot been revealed at the period Of our
latest report from the Capitol.
In the House, the Homestead bill has been
under discussion in Committee Of the Whole
and while its analysis has not enlisted much
interest in the galleries, call Of the House
has been found necessary TO secure the pres
ence of the members themselves upon the floor.
There are, however, many Woodworking MEM.
bers engaged in arranging the details Of this
bill, and II viii no doubt soon be reported to
the House for its final action.
THE PERJURY CAsE.-The jury in the case
Of the United States Us. George A. Gardiner,
came into court this morning with q verdict Of
guilty; and Judge Crawford at once and in
terms Of great severity, pronounced sentence
upon him, condemning him to confinement in
the Penitentiary for the maximum term Of ten
years.
Later.-Dr Gardner was sentenced at about
II o'clock to-day, and was forthwith removed
TO the jail At ~ o'clock, he was taken with
convulsious, and at the hour Of our going to
press il not expected to recover. The cause Of
these convulsions is not certainly known.
70 We have clear sun to-day, and the
atmosphere i oppressively warm.
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Hz- The Daily Era can be had every morning
at the Periodical Stand of Mr.. j. 7. BATES, Elk
change, PhiladsIphia; also, the Weekly Era.
nyMr JAxEs ELLIOTT is authorised TO receive
and receipt for subscriptions and advertisements for
the Daily and the Weekly National Era in Cincn.
natl and vicinity.
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The Nebraska resolutions against the abro-
CATION Of the Missouri Compromise, passed the
Senate Of Maine, on Tuesday, by "a to1.
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GRoPING FoR AN AP0L0Gy.-H Ion," in the
Baltimore Sun Of this morning says:
@Mr. Clayton concluded today his powerful
argument on the Nebraska bill. The details
Of the bill may be objectionable, but II obtains
30 much strength from the fact that IL destroys
the Missouri Compromise line, that Il will
necessarily pass So strong are the objections
Of Mr.. Clayton to the plan Of the organisation
Of the Territories, that he may be expected TO
move 70 strike out all Of the bill except that
provision which repeals the Missouri Compro-
mise, but the excellence Of that feature will
induce him and many others 70 accept the bill,
~ WHOLE ss
% Each hour devoted by Congress to legis-
lative business IL estimated 70 cost the Govern
rna,,k 4 so0 e4f Nts 8sA
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GREAT SpEED.-On the I'd inst. we received
g letter, sent from Wilmington, Delaware, on
the 18th January, also one from Hardin, Iowa,
sent on the oath December, 1889 Great speed,
this
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MAINE AGAINST THE REPEAL OF THE
CoMPRoMrsE.-The Legislature Of Maine, we
understand, has passed resolutions against the
Nebraska Bill repeating the Missouri Compro-
mise, only one man dissenting.
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Colon AND CrTIzEssHIP.--A Bill before the
Louisiana Legislature, introduced by Judge
Kesrney, of New 0rIeans provides as follows
"That all free persona having less than one
sixteenth of negro blood in their veins shall,
for all civil purposes, be received and treated
in law as white persons from and after the
passage Of this act
Genealogical Investigations will become quite
curious in Louisiana. As the white race is
claimed TO be by far the stronger race it 10
somewhat odd that it should require little
more than ifteen-sixteenths of white blood 10
overcome less than one-sixtsenth of black.
The Daily IN. o. Crescent remarks that
with this measure should 20 others Ct 10 check
the further formation Of the class Of persons
in whose favor we suppose il well to make this
provision Of law.
We submit TO our contemporary whether such
measures would not be in the nature Of sump-
tusry laws; rather inconsistent with the hber-
ties of tho white race. M
DETRoIT SPEAKrss.--A great meeting was
lately held at Detroit the place Of residence
Of General Cass, to protest against the Nebras-
ka Bill Of Mr. Douglas Wings, Democrats,
and Free-Soilers, united in il without distinc-
ton. As to number and character, II 10 said,
no meeting was ever held in Detroit, more fully
representing public opinion on any great ques-
ton. All the gentlemen who participated act
lively in the proceedings had been known q
Compromise men,
The meeting was organized by the selec
ton Of Major Jonathan KenssIey, for years ono
Of the leading and most influential Democrats
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TUSCANY REvIvINa.--The Grand Duke Of
Tuscany has recently conferred an order upon
DIR. Charles jackson, Of New England, for SER
Woes in relation TO tho mines and mineralogy
Of the Island Of EIba, which belongs to has
realm. The mineral treasures Of Tuscany are
once more attracting attention. Several old
copper mines which have been unworked for
centuries, have been recently opened by English
companies and are yielding large rewards.
There is also . quicksilver mine near Sierra
vezza, which is said to he paying well, and
several iron mines produce abundantly. Salt
is produced in great quantities, but u Is Gov.
eminent monopoly. No country in Europe, Of
al Government than this esoork Dai. Adv.
MEtttt - NHl ~ f tMF
The Nebraska resolutions against the abro-
81 Msoo<,..~.
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Mr.. RICHARDSON'S NOTICE.

The Philadelphia National Argus in reference to the
tee given by Mr. Richardson the House OF Representa-
tivcshat he should carly week take up the
NebraskaKansas bill and press to vote iser
able time for further discussion-well remarks:
This s both proper and judicious, II
gives full Opportunity for members to be prepared
when the brought before the House for final
ton. There IL utility in further delaying the bill for
granting territorial to this portion Of the public
domain An the arguments against the bill prepared by
Judge Douglas have been exhausted and the whole oppo
ton s dishonest factions one headed by the abolition
s and such Of the wings and ecsoiler willing
be their dupe and followers in the mad attempt to overthrow
the principles which form Of government Thin
J. the shape In which the opposition 10 the Nebraska bin
presents itself in Congress and therefore, Mr.. Richardson
notice, that further delay win not be granted for Matching
treason against the government win with the hearty
response Of the democracy in all parts of the Union Al
that remains to be done close the ranks Of the
publican party and noby vindica,e the devotion the
mocrscy the principles Of scgovernment By passing
Nebraska bin whenever it u reached"
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SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
THURSDAY, May 4, 1854.

..... THURSDAY, May 4, 1854.
No 90 Joseph Guitard al, plaintiffs in error, Hen
ry Stoddard The argument of this concluded
by Mr.. Geyer for the plaintiffs in error.
No. loo james Irwin appellant The United States
This submitted to the court the record and
printed arguments by Messrs Wyie and Richie for the
appellant and by Mr. Attorney General Cushing for the
appellees.
No. los. Mary E. Barney, appellant David Saunders
al The argument Of this commenced by Mr.
Linton for the appellant and continued by Mr. Lawrence
for the appellees .ss .. ..a
Adjourned till tomorrow at ii O'Clock, a m
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The Boston Post has the following fair hit a, prc,cntn

The Boston Post has the following fair hit at aprcscntn-
ton" ceremonies:
INTERESTING rREsENTAToN--We pleased TO record
that esteemed old friend, Mrs Parngton has been
presented with broom by her grocer as mark
o esteem for the prompt in which she paid
bills The presentation made in the front part Of the
shop amid crowd Of orange baskets and sugar barrels
and the ceremonial marked by peculiar interest
the skirt Of Mrs Parngtous bomazne drrss with
extra puff Of -four. The grocer handing the broom
arms length the counter addressed hcr-hs eyes l-
cd with tears and his mouth filed with half an orange
follows; Take the broom mem and with II the assur-
of my distinguished consideration Mrs Partinqton
took the broom in her fingers and with evident emotion
sadat the time looking At Ike who was pccring
wisfally into the orange basket thank you for the
broom and shall fail 10 forget the doughnut She
meant the donor and Ike said she did say but the gro
Ger who gross man, thought differently The broom
side Of the handle bears on small square yellow
piece Of paper the inscription Half doz brooms
made and warranted by the Harvard Society and for sale
by grocors generally; the other-nohing AZ all The
gift beautiful tribute of groceries 70 worth and the
story which afterwards got round that she had paid two
York shngs for the broom and that the presentation
was all sham, outrageous libel that had its orr.
gin in the meanest envy
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AYoTHEn ARcTIc sR&RcB--Thc Toronto Globe SAYS se-
ous spprehensious entertained respecting the safety Of
Capt Conson who went ont Behring's Straits IN com
pany with Captain Mcclure 70 search for Sir John Frank
lin Search Is being made for him well for the
long1os Sir John both the and western coast
81 North America II Captain Coinson be found soon
al the vessels 20 return IL not discretionary orders are
given Captains Mcguire and Mcclure TO eontinue the
search for year longer