The daily union., 1854-03-05
aplTvk,s CORRESPONDENCE.
From an Occasional Correspondent.
III. Homestead Nssraasa K.a,a, Bas and other matters


in the House OF Representatives the homestead bill, is
looked rith intense interest by the thousands Of read
ing and Teiiecsing OF this great metropolis We hays
despatch here today positively asserting that adjourn
ment will take place in the Senate until the Nebraska bill
IL disposed Of by that body That il will pass by large
majority have doubt but fear the la the
House will be prouaced one, especially many OF It's
friends appear be active in their opposition 10 the
homestead BILL which has the favor generally OF the north
ern democracy | wish these distinctions were laid
asdefoever slenced-and that all sections would oil
their olhelo jealousy, and cordially rely upon each
integrity and good faith The demoe ratio party should do
this for its safety upon which depend the integrity
and safety of the Union.
have entertained the least doubt about the pas
sage OF the territorial before the Senate upon
the basis established by the compromise OF 1885,
and affirmed by the democracy ia national convention Ia
1852 Non-inerventon by the federal In ref
slave property In States Territories has become
fixed motto the democratic standards and the true
northern democracy teven those who believe the Missouri
Compromise discussion might, withou, sacrifice Of prin
lcple have been avoided) will do battle under 1t with
strong and nndinching firmness.
The 'homesead b," il is believed here will pass the
House OF Representatives by encouraging majority. but
may serious opposition in the Senate. This
be so, if the southern friends OF the Nebraska bill oppose
it, but l. for one, believe they far above the petty
ealouses and peudces which have been assigned the
OF thar opposition. II the law does pass granting
small farm every citizen of the United States, who
the head Of family. will settle upon and cultivate ii,
will instantly dawn upon the prosperity Of the
whole county and before the expiration of five years, il
viii be hailed by the reople of all classes the salu
tary and popular enacted by Congress and ap-
proved by President Of the United States have read
the mastery speech delivered upon this bill by the Hon.
John L. Dawson of Pennsylvania the h ultimo, and
the running debate which has since been progressing
in the House of Representatives Like The Douglas Of the
Senate, the Nebraska Dawson the parent and leading
champion Of the homestead in the House The subject
OF the latter measurethe principles and policy in-
VOWED in its provisionspassed through wide and cru-
nzng range Of discussion the last session of Congress
and MIR. Dawson. chairman of The Committee Agri.
culture devoted large portion OF his
replying various objections urged against IL
that occasion la doing this and in urging additional
favor OF his project. he has bodied and pre-
sented the understanding Of Congress and the people, in
lucid, impressive, and comprehensive form, volume of
important statistical and general information connected
nth the public domain in this and other countries. which
cannot fail be read with absorbing interest From the
fret the page of this Speech it viii be found
barrassed with anything frivolous, speculative, OF the
''huncombe order II is made up of plain OF fact
relying for the ruth OF its statements the published
OF the country. and yet dscoues in such strain OF
natural and happy eoquence that will elicit the attention
and admiration of every who gives it perusal.
The principal features of the "homestead bill'' may be
cleaned from ,ile 1t TO encourage agrcn
ure, commerce, iacures, and all other branches
industry, by granting TO every man who is the head OF
family and a citizen of the United States homestead OF
l6O OF land OF the public domain. upon condition
of occupancy and cultivation OF the same for certain
specified lime
The of occupation and cultivation before patent
issued the settler is extended to five years This condi
ton will permanent settlement and cultivation Of
the soil by persons seeking The benefits OF the law and
thus the grants from the grasp Of mere speeu
For the purpose of giving the poor bu industrious
and honest man, fair opportunity OF receiving for himself
and family small farm, (clear Of ncumbrance hen be
obtains the ie for IT'D the bin further provides" That
all land acquired under the provisions OF this shall,
no event. become liable the satisfaction any debt or
debts contracted prior the Issuing OF the patent there
for"
csnnot perceive any reasonable objection this provs
II lead TO fraud, because IL viii be known
time settlement made that The land. which is g
conditioned upon It's cultivation for five years is sub
any claims for debts contracted prior the e1pira
Of thai period But II does exempt the personal
property acquired during that tne aud who credit
the settler hus krow what 10 rely upon
oz-At the Annual E,hihiaon of the Mokendree
Sabbath school, held February 2h, 1885, after
debate following preamble and by Master
John Davis the consideration OF the
passed with great unanmy and BY the
meeting, were ordered to be published.
E.w. FARLEY. Secretary.
Whereas the assmbags people upon
the horoushfIes Of This city, for the
ious effects resulting from and liquors
beverage been dispersed and temperance
rested and lined for decainin this public
false and nmy preent gatherings being
prohibited by law while pspsbe
daily anspns eye within the know,edgc Of the
authorities with impuny eIhibnG thereby
TALLY in the administration Of the Of city
Known therefore,
Resolved That this meeting hold shboence mos,
day condemn such oneded execution OF by
s governed.
Resolved That the Of corporations under the authority
Of which outdoor gathering. Dispersed and
the advocates OF hned an
Piled eqas justice demands application all other as
embes forming similar obucon, thooughres OF hi.
city and consequence, citizens Washington have been
ectusy deprived Of naenabe right Of pe
odcay assembling upon great the city for The
Of discussing subjects public either
to the national OF charter elections.
ReSolvsd That which nieees r,sh OF speecb
the pesceabe assembling Of the people upon
this for the purpose Of discussing subjects public interest
uueontuona standing reproah epaetors and win prove
iamcy submitted to- entering wedge by The far fabric
Of civil and religious liberties viii be twain
Resoird THAI the sale liquors beverage IN,
polluted fountain from which proportion criu.
which disturb the harmony prosperity TO IL
IT, therefore, is with principles poll
suicidal TO the Of
conflict with The Divine unqualified censure o.
all coed citneps
UMited states Patent once,
Washington, March 1854.
IN petition Of Samuel II, Morse,
June lszo Improvement commun
infomaion by signals by the
sm icf from Of patent
place the soth day of June. ls5f-
Monday, rad day Of May IA O'Clock persons
notified to and show
peiiuon ought 10 be granted
Persons opposing the extension required file n the Patent