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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-07-15

NEW SIEGE Tactics. the storming of
the Imperial forts at Shanghae, by party of
Americans and English, the revolutionists
went out of that city in large body to wit
ness how foreigners fight. After they had
seen one hundred Americans take fort and
fire it, containing over two thousand China
men, and two hundred EngliShmen do the
same in the space of forty minutes, the rebels
made an attack upon another fort which is
near the wall, and being repulsed they sent
in to Gen. Leu, asking for an additional
force. Leu replied to the officer in command
that the foreigners, with one third his num-
Der, had just taken two forts, and that he
and his m'n should haze nothing to eat till
they took that one This had the desired
etfect-the fort was taken.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-07-15

SPLENDID FLoUR.-To the politeness of the
proprietors of our new mill, Messrs. Maholm
& Harrison, we are indebted for a large sack
of the best -four we have had in ten years.
1t is indeed super-excellent.-[ [NewarkTimes.
Got the -four, then-hint taken-all right
glad to hear it. Lay away "rusty old
brown sword" and let anger cool! hope to
meet at state fair
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-07-15

4" Pooh, pooh,'' said loving wife to her
expiring husband. as he strove to utter few
sentences, g don't stop to talk, but go on
with your dyingl'
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-07-15

Connecticut seems to be going the whole
figure against the south since the passage of
the Nebraska bill. The senate of that state
has just passed an act forbidding the use Of
the jails of the commonwealth for the custo-
dy of fugitive slaves, and another act is be-
fore the same body nfcting fine of $4,000
upon any person who shall fail to prove
valid claim to any fugitive slave he may lay
claim to.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-29
ILLINOIS,.

On the 10th instant the democracy of Putnam county,
in convention assembled for the choice of delegates to
congressional convention &c. had reported TO them from
committee the following resolutions which were taken up
separately, and adopted without dissenting voice
Whereas it custom honored by time and productive of
good the people publicly express opinions of public
and public measures
l. Reolred, therefore, That have undiminshed conf
present Chief Magistrate, Franklin Pierce and
that his administration thus far ects warmest
daton
g. Resolred That democratic and member of
Congress who stood fast by the great first American prnc
ple the right of ''sef government entitled to the
thanks only the democracy but of every lover of his
country, called by whatever wherever found.
s. Resolped That the removal of the missouri restric
tona that has stulted American pretences in
the constitution of country that conceived
the shrine of unhoy ambition for the baance Of pot
cal power, brought forth at evil hour when nigh,
rudey principle in the dusts theme deserving the
gratuations of all mankind and those who brought forth
successfully carried out its obteraon merit need of praise
never ending and without bounds
4. ReSolred, further That the Nebraska Kansas" bill
passed. is return to first principle, that unwsey
violated and places the soil where the constitution found it.
where the God of Nations designed and ordered ito be
inherited and governed by those who live and draw
their subsistence from it.
s. Resolced, That in this northern party, styled "
publican alias FUSION think that which
threatens the Union northern party formed and
cessul correaVe southern party must OF necessity ioow;
when the of Union would be mockery, and it would
remain only in the memories of those who survive it, Called
by whatever such party be- disunon is its
dency and it therefore merits and should receive the
qualified reprobann of every American and lover of Amer
can institutions.
g. Resolred That in selecting candidate Congress
this district is the of this meeting that such
be chosen will fully reflect the views herein forth
taking high bold ground in support OF the Kansas Nebraska
bill passed and that delegates the congressional
be- and hereby instructed act accordingly
On motion, il resolved that the above resolutions be
signed by the chairman and secretary and dem
paper for publication and that be taken avoid
the .elstyed Democratic Press of Chicago, fear
that paper has either fallen from 'gace is traitor
in the camp.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-29
TVr STATE OF MAINE AND THE NEBRASKA ACT.

THE STATE OF MAINE AND THE NEBRASKA ACT
That sterling democratic journal the Saco (Aaine Dem
ocrat in an able editorial upon the late State election in
Maine says the principles Of the Nebraska bill have not
come directly before the people but have been mixed up
with local questions and old party feuds Upon sober sec
ond thought Maine will repudiate aboonsm which she
has now to endorsed and give her support to
the democratic principles contained in the Nebraska bill
We see in the late election TO change opinion
upon this question The bill viii not be repealed II is
for freedom and the rights of the people, step
which cannot be retraced-and its ultimate approval by
the democracy of Maine and of the whole country appears
20 us bevopd doubt little time will disspate the mis-
representations-,he false issuesthe personal dsatee-
,;ons-Vhich have been connected with this subject"
The BANGOR Democrat another prominent champion OF
the democratic faith remarks upon the subject as
follows:
The people of Maine yet TO pass upon the principles
of the Nebraska bill They do not yet understand the BILL
but they will WHILE when prejudice and passion sub
side and light obtained Thousands who have detained
against it have read it, and the issue presented by
our opponents was not principles of the BILL but
thing else-not the true but false bill. The democratic
party by the action nonacton OF the democratic mem
beers of the legislature and of the last state convention
did accept this issue presented by their opponents ana
was not therefore, egmate of the issues between the
democrats and their opponents in the election The
question should been openly and resoluey met when 1t
first came up if it had beenf the bill had been put IN
the hands voersif its principles had been defended
by the conventions, orators politicians, and
iournals-we have doubt that the democratic vote
would been much larger its position would now
have been better.
No intelligent person doubts that the bill was made
stalking horse sort of head and bloody bones by
opponens who themselves were astonished the alright
and panic caused by their This and the Maine
law combined hobgobns and weapons employed by the
old abotionists and abotonzed wings to defeat their
pent the assistance of secret clubs and twig organ
cations they achieved victory which WILL in the end prove
more them than any defeat they expert
enced."
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-29

The New York cones. possesses interest beyond the
States and in the democratic party outside of New York,
there entertained and expressed strong feeling of
prise that democrats should allow few reckless leaders
keep up ,eud the only practical effect of which is keep
W. Ii. Seward in power. But in addition to this view of
the subject there is the bearing which such eud must
have upon the prospects Of the democratic party m tie &
tire Men ask each other how is il that democrats who
agree in the main upon Nebraska and other questions,
should be dsunited7 Do those who inae and keep up
thase ssensions who refuse to listen to the efforts for
harmony Of some of the best democrats in the country
do men dsse the defeat of the democratic party of
New York That is the question that instinctvely pre-
sents itself the mind of every democrat outside of New
York.
These reflections press themselves with peculiar force
upon the minds of democrats of New York at the pres
en time The several divisions there of the opposition
democracy have coaesced and compromised upon
mon ticket Sewardism has swallowed up all the frag-
ments and presents its s'andard-bearers with all the ee
ments of opposition united in their support, In this
of things the question viii force itself upon democrats
Why cannot the broken and discovered fragments of the
New York democracy together and contest the
premacy of Sewsrdsm2 But the question has not yet
found answer.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-29

tenth century and in the very centre of the most magnh
cent republic that has ever existed on earth.
The utter mpossbity of drawing the opponents Of this
bill into argument the futility Of all attempts to
vince them that with them there is possibility Of
error the legitimate result of hardheaded pertnac
which could njure thing in particular and is
rather the subject of dicue than anger TO philosophical
mind But il is different with the volcanic ebuitons
riotous anatcs Their consequences neither trivial
nor doubtful. Such an abandonment of moral dignity
such reckessness of republican spirit such derecton
of political and civil obligation involve evable results
results which will long agonze, like thorn IN the side
men whose influence set the fiery elements in motion.
Be the Nebraska bill as base and corrupt as the articles
of satanic compact between the devil aud his seryor the
wild spirit of mobyioence could only defer the repeal Of
measure SO hideousy abominabe, while granting il to
be constitutional eSpeden, and just as in all sincerity
believe be- will its adoption and endorsement by
the people large be accelerated rather than retarded By
opposition SO ruian-like and eonsummatey vile in its
character
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-29
THE PRESS IN NEBRASKA,

We have several well printed papers from the Terri
tories upon table They generally ably conducted
and in nearly every democratic Some dsrust
has been expressed that Nebraska may not be rapidly
filled with population Kansas the following article
from the "Omaha Arrow journal conducted by j. f.
Johnson and J. w. Pattison at Omaha City, Nebraska
Territory, will be found extremely useful
OMAHA CITY.-During the past few weeks 1t has been
privilege and pleasure to become acquainted with
from various portions of the Union who have amongst
settle the country generally the former
Many them have visited various portions of the two Terri
tories and upon viewing the site of Omaha City, and under
standing the geographical formation of the country without
hesitation declare their admiration of the place. and form the
opinion of its merted position had done That it
will be- and deserves be- the future capital of Nebraska
Territory and State opinion which not only has
gaining ground since the proposition to make city
site of entertained but those who have favored
other and less favored places above and below here have
declared this be the proper spot So far Omaha City
concerned that it enters the field rival
any spot the Territory for the site of Nebraskas capital
1t here the generally admired and peculiarly favored site
it favor only such its position, &c, demand 1t
manufactures friends only such of their free
will and accord. Its orginators and friends awnng
sycophan hrelngs, depending for subsistence upon the
nod wink Of few domneering capitalists 1t cannot act
rival only far honest worth rivals the dpensaton
of envious statements and impressions.
The progress of the city is unequaed in the Terri
tory Numbers of during the past week have gone
in the city, and the business aspect which to per-
wade the place tells tale of Nebraska progress which
scarcely credit There is vitality life, Young Amer-
progress around that is awakening the od-fogy
of the opposite shore and the surrounding country
Even the country adjacent partakes of the
progress and ahead atiyeness with zes which finds
not equal in Nebraska Good substantial houses
ploughed fields and all the which pertain to
old State the every direction Teams cannot be
obtained sufficient to break the soil the various claims
around here the round price of 81 and there is
constant and demand for hauling farm help, and
good mechanics. pushaong, keep-movng progressive
envenng, wide awake stirring social feeling exists for
here, which and willwhen take into
consideration that the settlers here in point Of general intel
gence and moral WORTH cannot be beaten in the States
make this the finest and best portion of Nebraska.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-29
THE CONTEST In INDIANA

We have already referred frequently the pending
in Indiana The brave democracy of that State
making bold and energetic fight with the several
bined factions which constitute solid mass Of oppose
ton The democratic party achieves its brightest victories
when it the field singlchanded and resting upon
ancient and uniform principles against the united divisions
of opposition which have principles in common, but
ready TO form coalitions for the sake of the pos
Such is the in which the democrats of Indiana are
now putting forth their energies OF their prospects the
Indiana Sentinel Of the 23d instant speaks follows:
'sOuR pRosPEcTs-OPINIoN OF Hos. JESSE d. BnenT -
Mr. Bolton, whom the following letter addressed hand
ed it in order that might notice Senator Brighs
appointment Of Evansville the 26th instant 1t is pr
letter and contains his true opinions therefore we
give the whole of it, for the encouragement of democratic
friends throughout the State He has speeches in four
of the counties in Mace district has con
siderable data which to form estimate of the
vote for Congress The following is his letter.
'LArAYETTE, Sept a. 1854
''FREsp BoLToS5 shall speak at Evansville the
instant Please say through the State Sentinel We had
fine meetings at Lebanon, Frankfort and Delphi think
there doubt of the of State the
defeat of Mace in this district
~. 3, BRIGHT
The indianapolis Platform gives the following cheering
news as to the prospects;
General just returned from the eastern part of
the State where Governor Bright Hon. John L. Robinson
and himself have been making speeches They left this city
Thursday last and have visited Fayete Union Frank
lin, and Rush counties. Large crowds out to hear
them and be reports the democracy fairly aroused and
determined victory, The old general has whipped all
kinds of enemies Mexico, from Santa Anna down the
robber chief araua and has had several rather severe
dian fights Oregon He is always victorious and lac
fighting for the right of the people to govern them
selves he fail the democratic soil Of Indiana We
are rejOced to find that be viii continue in the field for
weeks longer he viii make bis mark wherever be
goes lie understands how Territories organized,
and the capacity the pioneers for self government"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-29
ONE THOUSAND DoLLARsl

One thousand dollars have been placed in my hands stake
That William A. Richardson will be reelected to Congress
from this district in November next.
The above viii be deposited at either of the bank
ing houses in this city at hours notice
AUS. BROOKS.
QuIscy, Illinois, Aug. q, 1854.
Col Richardson is thus endorsed 10y the Omaha Nebras-
ka Arrow democratic pioneer sheet in of the new
Territories;
ssTbe above we clip from the Herald, of Quincy Illinois
and from what we know Mr. Richardson's character he
Just the represent that any other good democratic
district in Congress. He voted for the Nebraska bill like
good and true he is He voted for the fugitive
law and dramatically opposed to the repeal Of either
lie has our hand for his in the coming election"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-29
THE DOCTRINE OF POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY


The editors Of the National I,egncer either wholly
misunderstood wfally misrepcsent the positions
cupied by the friends of the Nebraska bill the North and
at the South In their issue of yesterday they say
.Those of the South who accept the Nebraska bH do
because repeats the Missouri Compromise although they
oathe the doctrine of popular sovereignty which the bill
asserts Northern democrats the other hand accept the
bill because it asserts popular sovereignty although
peals the Missouri Compromise which they cling to-.
is not true that the southern friends of the Nebraska
bill oathe the doctrine of popular sovereignty" which the
bill asserts That doctrine warmly and cordially APP
proved and sustained the South it is the North
is democratic doctrine and is cherished by democrats
everywhere 1t that the clause in the Nebraska
bill repeating the Missouri restriction recommended the
measure strongly its southern friends They saw in
that repeal the wiping of odous mark of distnc-
ton between southern and northern citizens which made
southern men accept the Nebraska bill only because ii
contains this repeating clause but because recognises
the right of the people of the Territories under the
stituon to regulate all domestic questions according
to their own within other words, because it asserts
the doctrine of popular sovereignty Nor is it true
that the northern democrats accept the Nebraska bill
merely because it the doctrine of popular sover-
eighty whilst they cling to the Missouri restriction There
is no reason why this restriction should not be
odous northern than to southern 1t is odious to
southern men, because it attaches TO the ownership OF
slaves a disqualification to with their property
within the prohibited Territory 1t carries with it the
implication that there is something criminal in being the
of slaves, although the constitution recognises
slavery lawful institution and property in slaves as
lawful On the other hand the restriction is even more
odious northern men, because it express limitation
upon the personal rights and liberties of all who live north
of the line II takes away from them the right to regulate
their domestic affairs in their way, and therefore is in
conflict with the doctrine of popular sovereignty which
the Nebraska bill The friends Of the BILL there
fore north and SOUTH accept for the and
win stand firmly together in support Of the principles
which it They ready meet their opponents
the ISSUE and they anticipate upon it still further dem
ocratc triumphs
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-29
THE MISSISSIPPIAN.

We are glad to that the ability and energy with
which this sterling Stae-rghs journal conducted by
Mr. Barksdale forgotten by his friends He is in
prosperous condition. and must therefore, be greatly
encouraged persevere in his purpose of making model
democratic paper.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-29
yuLAsy.-,he Buffalo DEMOCRACY Of the gsth SAYS

n
"The particulars of a very melancholy case involving
the most diaboca scoundreis have been lately detailed
to us as recently taking place In this city young maa
doing thriving business lately married 10 the daugh
ter OF respectable family living few miles from town
day two after the marriage he returned his bust
ness in the city leaving his wife the residence of her
parents Here some young associates and friends OF
his in order to celebrate his marriage engaged him in
spree; he, with the rest became intoxicated and conyu
sions followed. A young fellow who bad formerly paid
attention to the wife taking advantage OF his sua-
ton went TO the parents house informed her that her hus
band dying and that he had been to bring their
daughter to the city The sudden shock occasoned by
this dreadful news upon naturally nervous Organization
crazed the poor girl Notwithstanding which, she got into
the buggy with the young man. and prepared to
her she believed dying husband But the selfconsi-
tuted emssary had other intentions lie took her in d
rection opposite TO that in which she supposed herself 10
be going and so worked upon her fears that she was
afterwards asserted married to him. though is hoped
the villain guilty of falsehood in his statement to
that effect The wretched woman is still deranged and
the officers the track Of the woud-be husband who
has suddenly decamped II is much to be hoped that 80
reckless scoundrcl may not escape the punishment due
crime so hagtous as his 2"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-29
From The West Chester Republican and Democrat
JOHN HICKMAN OF PENNSYLVANIA.

John Hickman esq, of this borough is nominee for
Congress Ten years ago the democracy Chester county
conferred this upon that gentleman That
the memorable campaign when Mr. Polk and Mr. Clay
tended for the executive chair of this nation and the
objection of that contest certainly fresh in the
mind of every who took part in the struggle Dem
ocras know, remember with gratitude the essential aid
nominee for Congress During that canvass he appeared
before the citizens Of this county and addressed them
than hundred different meetings In every pres-
DENTAL campaign since he has thrown his whole energy
into the struggle and friend and foe have freely admitted
his great ability only effective orator. but also
close and logical Indeed have heard il ad
mitted by gentlemen with ample opportunities of Judging,
that his superior the political hastings be
found in the State Mr. Hickman is every where known as
democrat of the most radical school. On all the great
questions that long furnished controversy for the two
parties he occupied the bodest positions He has never
been worshppsr the shrine of expedency but has pre-
erred to meet every question and settle it upon its
merits Mr.. Hickman is at the present time one of the
most successful members of bar being in the enjoy
ment of large and lucrative practice His political posi-
ton this time is not matter of his choosing but
he occupies it at the solicitation of many friends
against every wish and desire of his We should
oice to him represent this congressional district
Washington and undertake say that if such should
be the will of the people shall hear from him in
ner that will be natering to our local pride.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-29

PUTNAM FoR SEPTEMBER essrs Morey of this city,
have laid this work our table 1t contains viIlanous
assault ON the South and the administration of General
Pierce which will be noticed in next We learn that
Messrs horey, account of the infamous character of
this nmber have notified the publishers that they viii
longer act ms agents or the sale of the work
Jackson MssissgpiqR
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-29

man returned to Salem Massachusetts, on the 18th
inst after absence of fortytwo years. He left wife
and child year old and his found himself
the grandfather Of twelve children of whom are mar
ried The wife remained twenty years as she supposedly
widow, then married again and now resides in Salem