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into q territory might be construed into the
power 10 lesislAle slavery out o. q territory bu.
because We do not wish 10 70 behind the trans.
actions Of ls5o, sxoep, % Gar % may be neces
Sary 20 give full scope 10 the baltimore Plat.
form, 10 which the democra,ie party Of the
United ssaies, ssaad fully and completely
pledged. An Ne desirs. i 10 see the Enorgan-
lied territories placed IN the same position
they woaa have oecupied II non.iHisryenGion
had always bsen the rule of Congressional
action, and The word sl'rty had never been
altered Ia the national legislature.
Bat fog fear that Ne may have given wrong
construction 10 Mr.. DixoR's amendment, we
append a copy ID !, 10 this article, 90 tina.
each aud all Of our readers may interpret il
for themselves.
In our paper o. yesterday, and again Ia this
article We have spoken IN no terms of com
mendaiion Of an article which appeared ia the
Washington Taioa Of Friday, relating 10 the
Nebraska question. Yesterday we presented
some extracts from previous articles Of the
same journal, which took an antagoDistic view
Of the matter. Wishing 10 keep the record
perfect, We publish the Washington Uaion's
article in another column this morning, 20 that
all may see whether we have In any manner
misinterpre,ed the Washington ta,oa, or mis-.
stated the course il has pursued, or the posi-
sition il now maintains.
SEC. %. And 10 ID further ssanfsi. That so much
of the eighth section OF an act. approved March q,
$50, entitled pct 10 authorize the people OF the
Missouri Territory 20 form q constitution and
State government. and for the admission OF such
State into tbs Uaion on equal footing with the
original States, and 20 prohbit slavery IN certain
territories declares That in all that territory
ccded by France 10 the United States under the
name Of the Louisiana, which lies north OF 36s and
go north latitude, slavery and Involuntary servi-
ttde, otherwise than 10 the punishment Of crimes,
whereofihc parties shall have been duly convicted.
shall be forever prohibited" shall not be so con-
strued as TO apply 10 the territory contemplaiedby
this act, or To any other territory Of the United
States but that the citizens of the several States
or Territories shall be At liberty 10 take and hold
their slaves within any Of the territories OF the
United States, ofthc States 10 be formed there
from, as il the said net, entitled aforesaid, and
approved MS aforesaid, had never been passed.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-22

Snow STORM IN THE OLDEN TME.-The
year l7!7 is memorable in the history of New
England, on account Of the unusual quantity
OF snow which fell February goth and oath Of
that year. In those two storms the earth was
covered with snow from ten to fifteen feet, and
in some places twenty feet deep. Many houses
of one story were buried, and, in numerous
cases, paths were dug from house to house
under the snow drifts. The visits were made
by means Of snow-shoes, the wearers having
first stepped out of their chamber windows.
One gentleman, wishing to visit his "lady
love-" walked three mileS with snow-shoes, and
entered her residence as he had left his own,
namely: by the chamber window, He was
cordially received, as he was the first person the
family had seen from abroad for week. Cot.
ton Mather has left manuscript account of
T" this great snow and the many marvels and
prodigies attending it.
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and property, must deplore all such outbreaks.
The officers Of the government under which
they occur, whether federal, State, or muni-
eiPal, should be prompt courageous, and ac-
tive In REFRESHING them.
dangerous in all countries, they are chiefly
10 be guarded against in country with popu-
lar and republican institutions like ours.
Where there Is no despotic tyrant and no rigor-
oas Law TO Cypress, and where such commo-
lions and outbreaks tend to bring popular SUI
prcmaey into disrepuie.
Oi MI mohs, the most infamous, unpardon-
able, and absurd, are religious mobs- called.
Can any mob be religious? Blasphemies are
on is profane lips, and blood upon its un.
washed hands ID breaks down the mild rule
Of the PRIScE Of PEACE. Ii subyerts, as far as
IL can. civil government, and substitutes in its
place, violence, crime, and impnrity. Religion
shrinks with horror from such aid. She does
not ask the aid Of revolvers, bludgeons, or slung
shot Her own spotless purity will protect her
In these days Of enlightment.
We live in country and under Constitu-
ton that secures freedom Of thought, speech,
and conscience 10 NIL. Each citizen may wor-
ship his maker in his own way, and there is
none TO make him afraid.
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Ohio Vintage.

We give the following from the Cincinnati
Columbian Of the I'D ultimo, contributed by
Mr.. R. Buchanan, practical vine-grower:
Within circle of twenty miles around Gin
cinnati, about 1000 acres are planted with the
vine, some 500 acres of which were in bearing
this year, and produced on an average 400 GAL
Ions to the acre, an aggregate Of 100000 gal
Ions OF wine. Some of the best vineyards
yielded 600 to 800 gallons to the acre, but 9TH
ers, in localities where the "rot" prevailed did
not average over $50 gallons per acre. The
season was considered very favorable, and the
crop unusually large.
The new wine now sells at 81 to 81 10 for the
best, 70 cents to 80 cents for second quality and
40 cents to 90 cents per gallon for inferior. The
average yield for series Of years may be safe
y estimated at 200 to $50 gallons to the acre,
from the vineyards in this vicinity
Estimated number Of acres in vineyard cul-
turo IN tha Oh,c Vc1Iou
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THE DEBATES FOR THE LAST FEW
DAYS IN THE HOUSE OF REPREsEK-
TATIyES.

The House of Representatives has for several
days past been the scene Of great interest. New
York politics have become the subject Of
searching investigation and ardent and ami.
mated discussion. Both divisions Of the party
have found imprisoned advocates Many Ia.
dies and gentlemen have enlivened the galleries
with their presence, and listened with marked
attention and interest to the debates.
The ball was set in motion by Mr.. Walsh, Of
New York-who,. however, contented himself
with general reference to, and explanation Of,
the topics involved in the controversy.
Mr.. Smith, of Alabama, then entered the
field-not however as the champion of either
division. He rather censured and distrusted
both, but manifested more hostility to the hards
than the softs. An inquiry from him as to the
difference between these two divisions, brought
out Mr.. Cutting, from New York, who showed
that he could use with terrible effect either the
battle-axe Of Richard or the sword of Saladin.
The next day the debate was renewed in
Committee of the Whole, when Mr.. Hughes,
of New York, entered the lists, and encountered
Mr.. Cutting. A very pointed question pro-
pounded by Mr.. Stanton, of Kentucky, seemed
somewhat to stagger and embarrass those Of
the soft persuasion. The question as reported)
was" Whether he and the other delegates
known as the softs, on this floor, will vote to
apply the principles of the compromise Of 1850
to the Nebraska bill 2"
The debate was continued on Friday. Mr..
Cutting replied most ably and successfully to
the speech of Mr.. Hughes. Mr.. Westbrook
followed in speech in support of that organ
ization known as the softs. Mr.. Walbridge de.
Tended the national democrats, and Mr.. Per-
kins closed the debate with speech on the
other side.
One circumstance that merits passing mo-
tice is, that the object of the softs seems to be
to avoid scrutiny, to stife debate, and to sup.
press inquiry into the causes of this feud Are
they afraid of their antecedents?
The hards, on the other hand, invite the
closest investigation. They desire to publish
the remarkable history of this unfortunate con-
troversy. They are afraid of nothing, ashamed
OF nothing. They wish the whole country to
be informed in respect to the matters of differ.
ence between them and their adyersaries.
This we undertake to say--and it is worthy
the attention of the south--If the question
propounded by Mr. Stanton had been put to
Mr.. Cutting, or the party Of which he is the
distinguished champion, it would have been
promptly and unhesitatingly responded to in
the affirmative, without any ifs " or "ands."
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Testimonial to Captain MCGOWAN.
STEAMER GEORGE Law
OF A sn;nu

OH Asplnwall, december 70, 1858.
DEAR SIR; We are instructed, in behalf Of
the passengers on board this ship, to express
to you their sense Of your manner of com
mand, and your general treatment Of those en-
trusted to your charge. The single sentiment
OF your passengers is, that no vessel could be
better navigated, commanded, or differed.
Notwithstanding the large number on board,
the whole passage has been marked with a sin
gular propriety, subordination, and discipline.
The comfort and health Of your passengers
have been consulted in every little detail. The
anxiety incident to many who were never be-
fore on shipboard was forgotten in your admi-
rable command of the ship, and in the ships
own pre-eminent sea qualities. Your passen.
gers cannot forbear also to mention that the
systematic cleanliness which distinguished the
steerage OF the George Law is in happy con-
trast to the general neglect of storage passen-
gers; and they trust your conduct in, this par
ticular, will be emulated by other gentlemen
commanding vessels in our commercial marine.
TO yourself and your officers we tender, in be-
half OF the passengers, our kindest remem-
ORANGES.
Levi D. Slamm, Purser, United States Navy;
W. !ngraham Kip, Missionary Bishop of Cali
fornia; M. Simpson, Bishop Methodist Episco-
pal Church; N. Reasoner, Minister Methodist
Episcopal Church; r. j. Vandewater, DR.. D.
Springstead, HI. l.. Douglas, Daniel b. Page,
St. Louis; s. Sterrett Barr. R. w. Heath, b.
Mason, jr., Edward Vail, A. Feno, E. Knight
Sherman Peck, Captain R. II. Brown, N. d.
Thompson, William =. Richardson, John L.
Geddes, l.. Benham, agent for the Alta Cali
torn'a and Sun, James F. Hibbard, M. D.,
George H. Kellogg.
To Captain JOHN MCGOWAN, of steam ship
George Law.
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j An AIRY p, 1854

E6r Communications must ARRAYS b. dc-
companied By the names Of The authors W.
cannot hold ourselves responsible for the return
Of such as ice decline 10 publish.
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"cATHoLIc HISTORY OF AMERICA,

Thomas Darcy MCGEE, editor of the Ameri-
can Cell, finished his lecture on the "Catholic
History Of North America" at Carusi's Saloon,
on Friday evening. The saloon was well filled,
and he was listened to with marked attention,
all evidently concurring in the ability with
which he handled the subject. Well may Ire
land be proud Of her many gifted sons.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-22

A YEAR OF WREcKs.-The past year has
been one OF unusual calamity on the sea- The
New York Times publishes list of all the yes
sells lost during the year, as far as known, to-
gether with the number Of lives lost The total
number Of vessels Is one hundred and thirty,
involving the loss Of nineteen hundred and
tsceaty.foar lives. In this computation, the
loss BY the San Francisco is put ut $50, and
the Staiiordshire 40. The number lost by the
former Is generally admitted to have been about
200, and by the latter ITO. These additions
viii bring the number Of lives lost quite up to
1000.
The following is n list oil the steamers lost,
the circumstances attending which will readily
suggest themselves TO the reader: Independ.
ence, OF the coast Of Lower California; Ten
nessee, near San Miguel; Duke Of Sutherland
on Aberdeen; \. y. Lewis, OF the coast of
California; Albaiross, near Vera Cruz; Ocean
Wave. burned on Lake Ontario; Monumental
City. on passage from Melbourne TO SYDNEY;
Cherokre, burned NJ New York; Yacht, from
New Orleans 10 Brazos; Ajax, or Cape Cod;
Winieh Scott, on California coast; Humboldt,
near Halifax; San Francisco, wrecked in the
Atlaniiei and one or two others, belonging in
Europe.
Lights ~ Cape May and Henlopcn.--A new
and Improved revolving Illuminating apparatus
Mas been reccasly placed 10 Cape May lighthouse
Ih,s light hrIag vighty-iour feet above the level
stances, rom the deck of q vessel ten feet above
The waier. a. q distance OF 6ficcn nautical miles
MCspe Heniopen, new light has also been placed
10 ITO FRET shove The level OF the sea- and should
10 sees fFum The deck ~ vessel ten feet above
The wa'rG, % distance VI nineteen nautical miles.
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REMARKS OF GOVERNOR DAVIS.

must confess that this most cordial re-
ception Of a stranger q will not say stranger,
for have many old and tried friends among
you) to the capital Of. Oregon, on the part Of
the citizens whom you represent, is as fatter-
ing and gratifying to my feelings as it was un-
expected. You have taken me by surprise,
and ! am not prepared to return, in the same
manner which they have been offered, my
thanks for the high honor and marked respect
which the citizens, through you, have this day
conferred. You have been kind enough to re-
fer to my public career, and the satisfaction
expressed by the people of Oregon at my ap-
pointment as governor of your territory.
II expressed to President Pierce a hesitancy
in entering upon this new field of public duty,
having had no experience as the chief execu-
tive OF any State or territory. But / assure
the people Of Oregon, through you, sir, that it
shall be my only aim and labor, as their COVER
nor, to secure to them the largest liberties, and
all the rights Of which American citizens claim
the fullest exercise. And if there shall be an
error in any fmy official acts, assure you it
will be an error of the head and not Of the
heart. And it is my pleasure to hope that our
acquaintance as officers of this young and
growing territory may continue as agreeable
as it has began. Entertaining these senti-
ments, most sincerely, thank the people,
through you, for this reception; and again /
thank you."
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-22

A Coon SUcGEsTIoS.-A correspondent Of
the New York Journal Of Commerce suggests
that as suitable testimonial, an American ship
be presented to Captain Creighton, Of the Brit
iish ship Three Bells. Such present would
be noble testimonial of appreciation of no
bic deed.
A Russo tCHARLoTTE) Conc. Why
should the Greeks living in the vicinity Of the
Dardanelles prefer the sultan Of Turkey to the
Russian car? Solemn silence.
A.-Because they say this is the Boss for us
(Bosphorus.)
The perpetrator has escaped from the hands
of justice, but he cannot much longer avert the
penalty Of his misdeeds. SPIRIT Times.
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Reception Of Governor Davis.

The Oregon Times gives a lengthy account
Of the reception Of the newly appointed govern
or Davis at Salem, on the lst December.
A meeting was held, John "A. Anderson was
elected chairman, and the following gentlemen
chosen committee of reception John O'Don-
aid, ]. d. Boon, NJ. Shannon, e. Montgomery,
John A. Anderson, J. c. Geer, G. N. Terry,
L. +. Grover, Willie Chapman, T. T. Tierney,
G. q. Williams, s. E. May, w. H. Wilson, +.
n. Cooke, Louis Westacott, E. l.. Massey, P.
l. Wood, J. Davidson, John Baum, Phillip
Cohn.
Hon. George Fl. Williams was selected for
the speaker on the occasion.
On the arrival Of the Willamette, with the
governor on board, he was addressed by Judge
Williams, and made the following reply in sub
stance 4.Ffa n .@.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-04

BETWEEN ST. PAUL AND ST. ANTHONY, NEAR
THE HALFWAY HOUSE.

BETWEEN ST. PAUL AND ST. ANTHONY, NEAR
THE HALFWAY HOUSE.
TuE subscriber, would invite the attention of those
Il who wish out fruit trees this fall or the
suing spring, to their stock of trees that have been
growing in this Territory from one to three years In
connection with the Scott Nursery, Davenport, Iowa.
they prepared fill all orders for either standard
dwarf trees, of any and every description, that will
be required for this climate, together with Currants
GoOseberres Grape Vines, &C. Also, ything in the
ornamental line such as Roses Dahlias, Phoxes, and
the various kinds Of Towering plants usually kept in
such establishment.
Orders respectfully solicited from those who wish
10 set out fruit eBbesh their grounds. As we
have not sufficient quantity hand to supply the
demand, hope to receive orders EARLY THIS FALL,
make up the deficiency at the nursery at Dav
may be addressed left the store of Mr. j. E.
Fullerton, st. PAUL. l.. NJ. FORD co.
ST. Paul. Oct l3-tf.
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TTE attention of Printers is respectfully called to the
examina ton of Ne,o Hand Printing Press, recently
patented by DR.. j. LEWIS of Buffalo, New York. In pre-
entng this Press to the Trade rely entirely upon its
merits as cheap and desirable article. combining in
small space, all the requisites of Printing Press.
The fact that Printers have long desired Press which
could be afforded at low price, has been the main in
ducement in getting this up and although not Machine
Press yet work be done we'll and eXpeditiOusy by
boy. The platen acts the tymI an the
dinary hand press being hung hinges and balanced
with spiral springs, and when down upon the form, the
power is given by pressing down upon the lever. Tie
rolling of the form under the plaen being entirely dis
pensed with.
These Presses set up ready for and be sent
to part of of the country with less expense than
other Press being less in size and weight. We
making three sizes, the smallest OF which will make 500
impressions hour, cards and other small work for
which it is designed
PRICES, WEIGHT AND SIZE.
PIATEN WEIGHT PRICE.
Half Cap, .......... 94x13 1O14x14 12O $50
Cap.............. 14x16 11X19 245 IS
Long Med. Proof. 911x24 1O1ax26 $50 IS
They made entirely of Iron, and warranted
NJ. W. CHASE CO.,
Manufacturers and Sole Proprtdo-s,
Office No. 5 East Swan street, Buffalo, New York.
WELLS WEBB, Agents for New York.
Messrs. z. S. GOODRICH X CO., at the PIONEER Office
at Saint Paul Agents for these Presses and will
ceive orders for them at manufacturers prices, adding
transportation One of them constantly be in
operation at the PIONEER Office. We recommend them,
after full trial of their capacity for good work and speed
june 29-df +. S. GOODRICH L co.
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FRAZEES PATENT PORTABLE saw
MILL.

THIS MILL for cheapness, durability, simplicity and
efficiency has equal. 1t is composed of ten pieces
of timber and plank, and about 1850 pounds of iron
weighs 1000 poundss constructed without SASH pitman
geared wheel mortce tenon or building and is far more
will accomplish as much as the approved kind
in use 1t any size, length description Of log
and is easily taken down and put up when change OF To-
cation is required Any renter build them, An
eight horse water power sufficient to drive ii
and Circular Saw for edging boards making hath, picket
stuff &C. One of these mills in operation near this
city has frequently timed and sawed Is feet of inch
boards per Persons desirous Of purchasing terri
tory will be dealt With the most liberal terms AP-
proved property taken in exchange for rights Mill s2OO
MILL Engne and boiler, feisit horse powef, $lOOo In.
dviduaI Town County and State Rights TOR sale, ana
Mills and models furnished purchasers by
~ c, CR0SWELL. Agent,
inn. so-4n 1o9 Broadway, New York.
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Net) Fork.
BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
T III e III Y ID II o NJ A G e N,
OR WATERPROOF, ANTI -CoNsuMpIIvE

CORK SOLES.

CORK SOLES,
MANUFACTURED by HARCOURT, BRADLEY
1Vl & Co., A Market street, Manchester. Principal
warehouse iO2 Wood street, Cheapsidei London, Eng
land American establishments 3S AR street and log
Nassau street, New York, U. $.
THE HYDROMAGEN is valuable discovery for
protecting the feet from damp cold, and there
fore preventative of many Lung diseases; WITHOUT
ANY DocroRINo WHATEVER. The Hydrbmagen is in
the form of sole, and worn inside the boot or shoe
Its INDICATED character is powerful antdote to dis
ease ..., =.
For Gentlemen it will be found agreeable, warm, and
healthy to in the coolest raniest weather,
Ladies ft fe sosd
shoes in the most inclement weather with impunity
country, may be thwarted by their general adoption
They entirely sUPERsEDE OvER-sHOEs, as the latter
cause the feet to perspre in very unhealthy manner
and besides not dangerous wear to pedestrians in
icy weather. like india rubbers. While the latter cause
the feet TO appear extremely large, the HydrOnagen,
being mere thin slice of cork prepared peculiarly
placed inside does not increase the size OF the BOOT or
the foot appear untdy. To children they are
extremely valuable they engage in exercise with
comfort and healthy effects Their expense is SO slight
scarce need mention besides, those who PATRON
Ze them will find their YEARLY DOCTORS BILLS MUCH
DIMINIsHED THEREBY. "a. 80
As the Iydromagen is becoming more known, its sale
is increasing almost incredible extent. Last year
in London, Manchester, Birmingham, LIVERPOOL Gias,
cow, Leeds, Dublin, Paris, Antwerp, Hamburgh. and
Berlin, sales reached 1872 45O pairs Of Cork Soies
This ear the number will far surpass that:
Ask the Faculty their opinion of their value s pre-
ventave for COUGHs, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA
Ladies' do do 80 DO
Boys r Misses dc .25 do
era allowance to JObbers and Wholesalers that any
stOrekeeper may make fine profit on their saie whie
they article that may be kept in any store,
among any class of goods. For terms, apply to
HARCOURT, BRADLEY & co.,,
IS Ann Street, New York.
Sept. 1s, 1854. dec Is d&w
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General Com I'M ission and Advertising
Agency.
CHARLES WOOLLETT,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

ITO MERCANTILE MEN, FARMERS, and others having bust
Il ness in this city,
respectfully announce my intention to esta bish ysei
permanently in the above business in this city, and oher
services to effect sales of Produce, purchases OF er
chan'se Lumber, &C. Commission, together win any
business which rexures personal attention, loI w .a
experience of seventeen years In active
pursuits and thorough knowledge of the cry @
qualified to effect, the most advantageous .el
of leaving home and bunness. Hoping 10 pc % W.
YOUR commands trusting that this ntrodnctnh may ie
- extensive md mutually benchcla ana as
surne YOU of my best efforts in your beha; am truly
yours ss; + n W;uiams w Wav
,oas Keith H. Blackall, Esq, John Rogers, Esq
II Er;nk ESQ Jessrs. Mugent& L Ownes.
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WAREHOUSE 100 LIBERTY 1o5 CEDAR STREET NEW YORK.
tl ,f Rubber Gssds made under Charles Goodyear
Patent consisting of Mems Womens MISSES an nraI,s
dren's Metallic Boots and Shoes, Goats, Ctoaks ps' p'
Combs Stay and Dress Bone, Tolls, Doll HeaoS ssns' 49,
Toys Whips Teething Rings Syringes, Breast fo"f''
&c. &c. =, e,o THAR
The above company would solicit cah '''A '
Iui~ Ss' 'dsm sm P"'''' JoHNsON LETeON, Pres.