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rHE EDUCATION OF The MASSES

The Shepherd Of the Voaey a Roman catho
lie newspaper published at st. Louis, expresses
the following sentiments:
We ARE not the friend Of popular education
as At present understood The popularity Of
a humbug shall never, we trust, lead us 10
support it. We do not believe that the
Masses as our modern rcformers insultngly
call the laboring class, are one whit more hap.
py, more respectable, or better informed, for
knowing how to read
/" We think that the masses were never less
happy, less respectable, and less respected, than
they have been since the Reformation, and
particularly within the last fifty or one hun
dred years--since lord Brougham caught the
mania Of teaching them 20 read, and communi-
Gated the disease 10 q largo proportion Of the
English nation
{" The idea that teaching people TO read fur.
nishcs them with innocent amusement. IL en-
fireiy faIso II furnishes the majority of those
who seek amusement from it with the most
dangerous recreation in which they can. in.
duIgsn
We have nothing 10 say in response 70 in
formation 80 thorough and opinions 10 PRO.
found We can only mourn the folly Of q
world that il 80 unwiso as to reject the opin.
ions Of this theologian and phiIanthropist
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designated as their special friends al the North,
wish them simply toremain undisturbed by dis
cussion and protest The passion aropsed by this
per, devoted to the Compromises and opposed
brawler for liberty 10 Ireland, for flogging ne
groes in America will nauseate both Glasses.
Tho Albany Register, conservative Wing pa
to Abolitionism, says of the Citizen" article !:
aThis il bad beginning for a man who
claims to have suffered 80 largely in the, cause
Of human freedom 1t lis al Bad exhibition Of
taste. This fippant and irreyerent use Of the
Redeemer's name savors OF blasphemy, and
this free talk about buying and selling and
fogging slaves argues against the editors
notions of human rights in the abstract, or as
matter Of principle. We are as far as most
men from being abolitionists. We are for
giving the Constitution full scope, and carry
ing out frankly and perfectly, all its provis-
ions and fulfilling its guarantees to the letter
but when we see the Patriot Mitchell as a
matter Of choice, advocating the buying and
selling and the fogging of slaves, and hear
him regret that he has not the ability to en-
gage in the traffic, we cannot but think the
title conferred upon him is an utter misnomer,
and that it would be more truthful to call him
Mitchell the demagogue,' or the tyrant."
No less disguised are the foreign Democrats
among US. lie Republicain,n q French jour
nal published in New York, rebukes him sharp
ly, and prints long letter to Mr. Mitchell,
from ALExANDRE HoLINsKY, reproaching him
with his shameless inconsistency, and denounc-
ing his sentiments, as anti Christian, anti
Catholic, and anti Democratic, as Notifying
to the Liberalsts Of the Old World as they are
to Democrats Of divers nations /" in New York.
A word as to the department Of strangers in
relation to this Question Of Slavery. We can
easily understand why foreigner coming to
settle among us, whatever devotion to Freedom
he may have shown in foreign struggles, may
shrink from taking any active or prominent
part in our controversies on this subject. A
certain reserve becomes him in the earlier
stages Of citizenship on questions arraying
sections Of the Union against each other. II
is not to be expected that he can understand
their nature and bearings at first, and prema-
ture action may be as unwise as it would APP
pear oficious. But one thing we have right
to expect from him, and that is that he
shall frankly maintain here the Principles to
which he has signifed his devotion abroad,
and that he shall studiously avoid giving any
countenance to any form Of Oppression in his
new home.
In both these respects, Mr.. Mitchell has not
only lamentably failed, but with indecent
haste, ofRcious zeal, and in vulgar terms, he
volunteers his support to a system Of political
and social Despotism, which three-fourths of
the People Of his adopted country regard with
aversion, and the most reasonable and candid
Of the other fourth claim liberation for only
az necessary evil.
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We listened to Miss Stones lecture upon the
Rights Of Woman, with sustained attention and
unhagging interest. Her enunciation Is sill
very and beautiful, her eloquent thoughts ever
were clothed in well-selected language--the
fitting, felicitous phrase was ever chosen for
the idea to be presented. There was no hest
tation, no embarrassment; neither was there
any want Of womanly refinement and delicacy.
The cause commands our sympathy, and II
we regret that those who have taken this cause
in hand have set their claims too high for the
ago in which we live, il Is because we feel il
would have better promoted the attainment Of
the end to be reached by demanding less.
Miss Stone will permit an /" old fogyn 10
suggest an amendment Of her lectures, and we
do IL with all kindness and respect. We would
have her, to use Mr.. Cushing's phrase, Crush
out y the vanity---we don't say womanly vani-
ty-for claptraps II is true, they bring down
the house." but they bring down also the lofty
and sacred dignity Of the subject. When elo-
quence stirs the soul Of an audience to an ire
preesible gush Of feeling which demands utter
ance, that repression is . victory gained to the
cause Of Woman's Rights; but when, by odd
ness Of contrasts, and conceits wittily present
ed, men and women arc tickled, laugh and APP
plaud, then the glories Of q great cause arc
trailing in the dust
Miss Stone Is worth listening to. We say
this 10 the men and women Of Washington,
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IRISH EmreRATIoN.--An Irish paper, in proof
OF the benefcent effect of tho vast emigration
from Ireland during the past ten years, in the
improvement Of the condition Of the cmigrants
and Of their relatives at home, appeals TO tho
large sums Of money which have been rcmitted
by emigrants in America for the relief Of their
friends at home, and 10 enable the latter TO
join themselves in America. In confirmation
Of this view, IL Estates the following facts given
ON the authority of the English Commissioners
Of Emigration who report the following sums
on the authority Of returns which have come
under their knowledge :" In 1s4s fi60000;
in ls49, $4,000; 10 1850, 1915, 900; in 1851,
fss7, 000--making q total Of Ct, $4,000 in
four years. On this statement the journal
which quotes it---a Roman Catholic organ
remarks: If the remittances have continued
at the same rate during tho last two years, an
other million and half may be added, making
the sum of f4,472,000. There is nothing in the
history Of the world that equals in interest the
romance Of private life revealed by this fact,
attesting at once the heroism, the selfdenial,
and the dutiful affection Of the Irish Catholic
people"
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AG1rAroas COMPLAINING OF AGITATION.

"The organ" charges Mr.. Dixon the Wing
Senator from Kentucky, and Mr.. Sumner, the
Independent Democratic Senator from Massa-
chusetts-one of whom has submitted an
amendment to the Nebraska Bill, to repeal the
Missouri Compromise, the other, an amend
ment to re-affrm it-with q desire to create agi.
tation, and distract the Democratic Party. The
charge comes with good grace from a journal
which sustains the report Of Judge Douglas,
re-opening ell the questions in relation to Sla-
very, which we're said to be settled by the Com
promises Of 1920 and 1850, and Bill, in which
are incorporated provisions concerning Slave
~, totally irrelative to the legitimate purpose
Of the Bill, and whose only effect can be to
open the Territory to the owners of slaves
If "the organ is desirous to avoid all dis
cussion of questions of Slavery, in connection
with Nebraska let it advise a recommitment
of the bill of Judge Douglas, with instructions
to report the one passed by the House at the
last session Of Congress There was nothing
ambiguous about that nothing extraneous
and impertinent-no dragging in Of mixed
questions D-no insidious plotting for Slavery
extension-zno cunning provision to "corner
and trip up /" inconvcnient politicians moth
ing sectional, nothing partisan. Ii was plain,
straightforward bill for the organization Of o
Territorial Government for Nebraska. viii
the organ 30 much in love with peace, 70
afrighted at the prospect Of agitation, be salts
fed'with such bill oh, no; what IL and its
friends want is to place Nebraska in precisely
the same condition as Utah and New Mexico,
subject TO settlement By slaUes-and to secure
this result, they insist upon ENGRAVING on the
Bill extraneous impertnent provisions which
virtually destroy the Missouri Compromise.
Then, when the attempt is exposed and resist
Cd, they cry out against reopening and reagi-
tating the Slavery Question: Just as the mid
night robbers might complain when caught in
the act Of burglary: What an Internal set Of
agitators and marplots these watchmen are
They live by alarming and exciting the Public.
Here we were, quietly engaged in breaking
into this mans house, using no more force than
was absolutely necessary, intending to take his
property without disturbing his peace, when,
all at once, in the most reckless style, these
fellows spring their rattles shock the nerves Of
the community, violate the public peace, and
drive us to the most violent measures Of self
defence!v
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WASHINGTON, d. C.
SATURDAY, JANUARY FL, 1854.

10 We omitted TO call attention yesterday
to the excellent address of the State Central
COMMITTEES Of Ohio, and BY mistake the word
Ohio" was omitted after Committee
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10 The Daily Era can bs had every morning
at tho Periodical Stand of Mr. ]. 7. BATES, Ex-
change. Philadelphia also. the Weekly Era.
~ Mr.. JAMES RLLiorri is authorized TO receive
and receipt for subscriptions and adverisementsfor
the Daily and tho Weekly National Era, in Cincin-
natl and vicinity.
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that time and money cannot De better spent
thanyin attending her lectufes. Out Of this
MONUMENT good will come and in all hearts
enlightened by religion and humanity there
can be but one gush Of feeling and thas~ill
be- God speed az! p.
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LITERARY NOTICES.

CONVERSION its Theory and Process Practically
Delineated By Rev. Thoo. Spencer. Now York:
NJ w. Dodd Sold by Gray Ballantyne Seventh
street. Washington. One volume.
The object Of this work is to direct the sincere
inquirer in his search after God and holiness
The familiar colloquial style adopted by the
author brings it down to the capacity Of the
uninstructed, and its freedom from dry theo-
logical discussion, while at the same time it pre-
sents clearly the cardinal doctrines Of religion,
will be recommendation to the general read
or. The author has examined the subject care
fully and critically and has gone through,
step by step, with the process Of conversion,
beginning with the first turning Of the thoughts
toward divine things, distinguishing accurately
between true and false conversion, and bring
ing the inquirer to the full assurance Of faith
in crucifed Saviour. G.
BuR-CLlFr its Sunshine and its Clouds. By Paul
Creyton, Author Of Father Brighthopes," Hearts
and Faces" etc. Boston: Phillips Jamson, Co.
Sold by Taylor 4 Maury, Washington One vol.
An amusing, racy little volume, consisting Of
q series Oh fanny picuufuS, WOAA "nu SA''o-J
drawn, in which clouds and sunshine alternate,
but the latter predominates It presents, in
lively contrast, two families; the one living in
the country, independent intelligent, and we'll
ordered, with desire for selfculture, and taste
to enjoy natures perfect works as spread out
before them in
"H and verdant slope, woodland
And vale and sparkling stream"
The other in city, cooped up within mar
row walls, Gods blessed sunlight excluded
from the heart as well as the dwelling, with
scanty means, straining every nerve to keep up
appearances the soul cramped by the shackles
Of artificial life, the natural affections deaden-
ed, and God and Nature robbed Of their due.
The characters are well sustained, the con-
versations lively and spirited The book con-
tains some profitable hints in relation to the
treatment due to our superiors in age, quite
apropos at the present time, when the child
may almost literally be said to be Father of
the man, Y.
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND IT'S TRIBUTARIEs.--
The ~. Louis Christian advocate contains q
highly interesting article on the Topography
and NEUROLOGY of the Mississippi Valley, 40
companied by q table exhibiting the Mississip-
pi and its numerous tributaries. The author
was unable to ascertain precisely the distance
TO which each stream was navigable but he
has satisfied himself that the aggregate ex-
ceeds twenty thousands miles, and that the to-
tai length Of the great river, with all it's parts,
is $4,000 miles.
Mississippi and tributaries, not inclu-
ding those given below-aggregat MILES.
length 1925
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DAILY NATIONAL ERA.
promise. No sophistry Of athe organ = can
Save him from this condemnation.

promise. No sophistry Of athe organ = can
Save him from this condemnation.
@SEc. 81. Ind b ii further enacted, That,
in qrdsfto Gtbid all misconstryction, it q here
by declared to be the true intent and meGning
Of this act 90 far as the question Of Slavery Is
concerned, 70 carry into practical operation the
following propositions and principles estab-
lished BY the Compromise Measures Of 1850
Fdri,sl, sIas al questions pertaining to sla-
very in THE TERRITORIES, and in the new
States to be formed therefrom, are to be left
to The decision Of the people residing therein,
through their appropriate representatives"
This is the doctrine Of General Cass in his
Nicholson Letter, and this if the bill pass, is
to be the Law Of the Territory the People Of
the Territory may exclude or accept Slavery,
without Congressional Intervention, in utter
disregard Of the Missouri Compromise.
And yet, now that it is necessary to furnish
Mr. Dean, and other gentlemen Of that class,
pretext to justify before their constituents a
vote for this bill, athe organ" in the teeth Of
it's previous editorials and in the face Of this
2lst section Of the bill, asserting that its true
intent and meaning is to give to the people Of
the Territory the right to exclude or establish
Slavery, coolly asserts that il is silent as to
the question Of Slavery during the Territorial
condition of the inhabitants ~
Will the dear People" suffer themselves to
be cheated by their honest representatives
Before Diminishing !" the organ" we would
call attention to rather a laughable betrayal
of the true character Of that 21st section.
The Sentinel published it, as having been omit
ted through "a clerical error" "The organ"
intent upon anotAor object let's the truth out
by accident when it styles it an amendment !!
I" The BILL" it says, as proposed to be amended
by Mr.. Douglas thus incidentally disclosing
the fact that the 2lst section was an after
thought
Gentlemen, the sooner you get rid of such q
bill, the better will it be for you. Let Mr..
Douglas have a friend ready, next Monday,
after having explained his views respecting it,
to move recommitment; and the next time
the Committee shall act, let it be to report q
simple, legitimate bill for the formation Of .
Territorial Government in Nebraska, without
any clap-rap about the Compromises of 1850.
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The virginians resident in Chicago, Illinois,
have formed themselves into an association to
be called the Society Of the Old Dominion
Their anniversary is to be the 18th Of May,
the day on which jamestown was first settled.
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Copper coin is scarce in England il il said
that 1t is collected by hawkers, who melt il
down and sell il as metal the present high
price Of copper making this profitable.
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BEARDs.--A mans beard grows four inches
q year, but less in winter than in summer
The movement decidedly, all over the two most
shaved countries Of England and America, is
to restore the beard.
The man who, at the end Of his days, has
spent an entire year in scraping off his beard,
hes worried himself to not only useless but
actually unwholesome custom-has disfgured
himself systematically throughout life, accept
ed his share Of unnecessary ticdoloureux and
toothache, coughs and colds, has swallowed
dust and inhaled smoke and fog out of COM
pliance to the social prejudice, which ought
not now to prevail We all abominatc the
razor while we use it and would gladly lay il
down.
Louis the Thirteenth and Louis the Four
teenth both assembled the throne in their mi
nority, and, in spirit of fulsome fattery ID
YVES proposed among the courtiers, and carried
by reclamation, that TO present a loyal COM
pliment to their bald chinned sovereign, they
should surrender their cherished beard and
moustache, and exhibit their features feminine
and Free
II is our private opinion that Adam possess
ed beard before the fall. Aaron wore q
beard; Esculapius is universally represented
with golden beard as big as u dewlap.
Half Of tho bronchial difficulties now exist
ing might be obviated by allowing the beard to
grow, instead Of moving it off This was tho
purpose Of nature in placing il upon the hui
man face divine, and her penalties are rigidly
enforced where u man violates her laws to
make himself beautiful But is man more
beautiful without beard The apostles and
patriarchs, and poets Of old times, all wore the
beard, nor ever dreamt Of razors.
Bryant the poet, recently came home from
Europe with magnificent beard--a visible
apotheosis, as TO its dignifying and identifying
effect-and he continues TO wear il, to the do
light OF his friends and the artists -Erch
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cial agency could he have had in Smyrna
from this country, that could prove so profit
lessa Who were his employers, and where
are they He has, Of course, a right to keep
his own counsels; and yet we think If be was
a commercial agent, he does himself injustice
by the ambiguous position in which he stands
in this respect.
SLAvERY--Slayery is aggressive in its ma
ture, and risks the injury which agitation must
do it to grasp more power. The United States
Senate will be its last stronghold in this Gov
eminent, and its main object Is to secure that
for as long period as possible. Seeing that
the giant strides of empire westward must soon
bring into the Union more and still more free
States, carved from that portion Of our vast
territory secured to Freedom by the Ordinance
establishing the Northwest Territory, Slavery
annexed Texas, from which to manufacture
slave States; but, finding that not enough to
balance the rapidly extending North, provoked
war with Mexico, to despoil her Of New
Mexico and California Disappointed in the
result Of this rather bad speculation, by the
people Of California rejecting the peculiar
institution" which has cursed so many broad
acres, she now abandons the much-vaunted
NOAupiUuice, duu ~ cHucnSOriuS W TeVOko bnc
Ordinance under which Slavery and involnn-
tary servtude, except as punishment for
crime, was forever abolished in all the territory
north Of 36 deg, 80 min. north latitude.
Senator Douglas has already introduced a
bill for the organization Of the Territory Of
Nebraska which provides that it may come
into the Union as a slGpe State, if it's inhabit-
ants 30 desire-thus ahrogating the law Of
1920, the Compromise upon which Missouri
was admitted as slave State
ls the North prepared for the extension Of
Slavery over Territory from which Congress
has long ago forever excluded it? And
will the Baltimore platforms of the two par
ties continue to prevent the masses from pro-
testing in trumpet tones against such sacri-
fee of their rights as is involved in this ex-
tension Of the unjust slave representation over
30 large section of country as this new Ter
ritory comprises?
We confess we have little hope of the hon.
esty and firmness of our politicians in such
crisis but if the unshackled press of the
country, bound to no party, and doing battle
for the right alone, will but aid in the great
work Of enlghtening the People upon this new
attempt of the Slave Power to grasp domin-
ion, we feel confident that such an indignant
protest will come up from the ma ses, as will
induce prominent party leaders, such as this
Douglas, to hesitate ere they sacrifice the in
forests of the whole country at the beck of q
few Southern politicians 1t is "a strong bid
for the Presidency, on his part; but he may yet
live to find that in politics, as in the humble
walks of life honesty is the best policy
Pittsburgh Daily Dispatch.
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A pair Of Gray Shanghais" were sold re-
Gently in England for $500.
Extensive beds Of porcelain clay have been
discovered near Alton, Ga.
The Rothschild Brothers are estimated to
be worth about seventy-6ve millions Of dollars.
An extra session Of the Illinois Legislature
will be convened at Springfield on the 10th of
February.
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Ray, the celebrated botanist, counted 80 600
seeds in tho head Of q puppy Chester Herald.
This we think, is an error. II was the head
Of poppy that taxed 50 severely the natural
lists arithmetic and the readers credulity.
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Mississippi, with all its inlets
Outlets or bayous I'm alp
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DR.. Jerome v. c. Smith, the new Mayor 0
Boston, is the editor Of the Boston Medical an,
Surgical Journal.