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The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-02-02

/ A Church is about 10 DC built in Liverpool on
somewhat novel plan--novc, that is to saw to
Protestants. The accommodations will be, not for
sitting, but for kneeiing. There will be neither
galleries nor pews. The poor to have equal
rights with the rich. The requisite expenses are to
be betrayed by the weekly ofieitory.'
About 800, 900 feet Of the best white pine plank
annually sold by the lumber merchants Of New
Haven, CT. for the manufacture Of the American
friction matches in the immediate vicinity.
The Method lists of the United States have eight
frstclass colleges, with property and funds amount
ing in the aggregate to S49i ,O63, and another is
projected in Missouri. They have also forty. SIX
theological academies and semnaries, in twenty nine
Of which there 4,936 sudents--an average Of
l7S students TO each seminary.
MEsiLIA VALLEY PURoHAsED.-Mr. Gatsden,
our Minister TO Mexico, arrived at New Orleans
the 18th, the steamer Texas. The report is that
he brings treaty providing for the purchase of Mex
leo Of thirty nine millions Of acres of land in the Me
s.a Valley, for which agree to pay twenty mil
lions of dollars, five millions OF which reserved
for paying claims, including the Garay Grant.
The Dubuque Claim Case has been brought TO
a close. A notice Of the case says:
''Some singular historical "reminiscences have
been brought up by this case, VIZ The history
Of Lord Seikirk 5 settlement Of the Red River Of
the North; the intrisues Of the las, French Gov
ernors OF Louisiana 10 create revolution in the
West against the United States; and The fact
also, that Cuba was part Of Louisiana, whose
dominion was coded 10y Spain to France, and
that therefore, we bought Cuba without knowing
it, when we purchased Louisiana
l know Of no sight more charming and touching
than young and tlmid bride, in her robes OF virgin
white, led up trembling the altar. When thus
behod lovely grl in the tenderness Of her Years
forsakDg the house of her f,the-, and home Of her
childhood--and, with the implicit confidence, and
the sweet se-abandonnent, which belong to woman,
giving up all the world for the man Of her choice :;
when hear her, in the good old language Of tn.
ritual, yielding herself him 90 for better, Tor worse
for richer for pcorer, in sickness and in heahh to
love, honor, and obey, ill death do pmi'--it
brings mind the beautiful and affecting devotion
Of Ruth: "Whther thou gocst | will CO. and
where thou lodgest ] will lodge; thy people shall be
my people, and thy God my &c d.
| A Coop REASON" l say, Printer, do YOU
take Manhattan inoney!' "No.'' What's the
reason-ain't it good!' 'Why don't you take it
then!" Can't get it,"
"Juus, Why didn't you prolong your stay at the
Springs!' 'kass Mr.. Snow, dey charge too much. ,
is How SO, Juius!" Why, the landlord charged
this colored individual with stealing spoons.''
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WXyIIL be received umti the lst April, 1854 for the
Wv erection O: u Banking Once according To speci-
fcations he gwen. Bids received for the furnishing
o. ali materials together with the work, or loT the work
alone. BORCP OAAES.
st. Paul, Jan. II, lo6i.-l0-3t.
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WAR AT HAND!


~AR has been declared against TURKEY and
w hOstilities will commence on the 22d inst. Ii is
asserted that RUSSIA Will conquer and that 10000
TURKEYS will he demanded by the Gar to appease the
apretites of the aggressive army Independent OF THIS
foreign war an internal cOmmotion in our country is
creating great excitement, which has already made
itself manifest by decapltatiOn of il DGE BRONSON,
Notwithstanding all these wars, however, and ruinors
Of wars,
e. ID. Fillmore
has opened store in the brick building ST. Atbony
street formerly occupied by John harrington, where he
offer, FIFTEEN THOU SAND DOLLARS WORTH of
Groceries. Provisions and Liquors.
passed inequality and freshness by other
sortment in Minnesota IL Is expected that he Viii
furnish the RUSiIlN army about the 22d, with
supplies, prior their crossing the Danube In the
line of Fancy Groceries, his shelves fairly GROAN
with good things and IA To his assortment OF Wines
and Liquors better pufer article never came rom
the IN porter. They brought from New York d.
rect and bear the house mark and have the
house taste, which is great desidciatnm for those
who wish liquors for Medicinal Purposes Flour corn,
Potatoes c. in this branch oi the business, il is the
Those who have already had sacks flied, should
call and let FILLMORE. Bu there is no time for
further enumeration. the PRESIDENTS Message is
pected, and is generally supposed that the peoples
time will be tak up its pelusal. 80 don't forget
but remember the Brick Wholesale and Retail Grocery
store where can be found
&. ID. FILLMORE.
st. Panl, Dec. 10, ls53.--S5.--lE
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L. BLUM'S
New York Bazaar,

Ladies hear,-Call-and you will buy!
l.. BLUM has hitherto spared pains to please
ladies of st. Paul and vicinity, and he is ready
now to do them homage for their liberal patronage,
he has been, and Will be. During the past
he has been twice to New York for their espc
cial benefit and he them that his stock
Gently received, will meet their wants and wishes On
his for inspection (and he will always be hap
ply show his goods will be found beautiful variety
of silks, black aud coored sparkling and brilliant at
all prices. Mernoes, all wool Gclanes, Bombazines,
Aapacas, black and c0iored, Prranettes, Velvets, all
coors, with = general variety of DRY GOODS.
EMBROIDERY.
The ladies' well know that the Bazaar be found
a large variety of Embroidery.
HOSIERY.
Wool and Cotton, at all prices.
Wooden, Merinoe, Broshe Silk and Zephyr WOOL at
all prices
OF all descriptions victorines. Muf, Cuffs, Gloves,
for l,ues and gentlemen. Boots and Shoes CATERS and
India RGbbeIs.
JEyVELRY.
He has also on hand the best assortment of Jewery
of St Louis consisting oi gold and silver watches
brcas, pins ladies' and gentlemen lob and long chains,
lug gold ana silver hmbles chrns, pens and pencils
rickets, watch keys and seals. Also, good assoit-
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Ladies in search of Christmas presents for children
ond grown persons, VIII find every thing TO please in
this line al Bum's Bazaar, ut very low prices
- GUNS AND PISTOLS.
have received from large importing house in New
York. large variety of Guns and Pistols which can be
bauht for $40 and upwards
-. Paul, Nov. II, 3lu
HABANNA CIGARS.
10000 sssnne s5a,; cn on sr,Se nd
va a,a 9e I''D''" 10 '''' W." '"' J. w SIMPSON s.
TO LAWYERS.
A VERY large stock of Law stationery on hand ard
N fer sale low at
COMBS BOOKSTORE.
Below the AmericanlIousc.
New supply Of ''Fcrn Leaves just received ~
N 1881 LEDUC'S BOOKSTORE.
OAK HALL. GREAT BARGAINS.
A LARGE assortment Of white end fancy shirts at
"A OAK HAIE CLOTHING STORE.
vHyO TAILORs AND OTHERS large assortment
II of Vestings and Cloths for sale
OAK HALL CLOTHING STORE.
A LARGE assortment of Childrens Clothing for sale
Kat OAk HALL CLOTHING STORE.
A LARGE assortment OF kossuih aud Beaver Hats
"A and Caps OAK HALL CLOTHING STORE.
Dec. l-33.
old MESS PORK-For sale by
~ Nov. II, 3l-6m A. VANCE BROWN.
StHIRTS! SHIRTS. so doz. superfne Linen Bosoms
- warranted Grass Bleached, at the
DED SPREADS-Got up expressly for a MinneA ots
ID winter, BY Heenan, al the
Dec. 6, Is53-3i-tf
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TERRITORY OF MINNESOTA,
DISTRICT Count, lst District,
Ramsey County.
William J. SlingcrlaEd and Luther NJ. / Summons for
MCF arland, partners in trade under the money de-
name, stl lie, and fl IN of ''S4ingland & handed on
Mcfarland, against contract for
William b. IaWler ard James Curran. pay ment of
partners under the name, sly e and frm money COM
of - Currln & LAWYER not ser)
To William Is. Lawlcr,
XOU are hereby summoned and required to answer
Il the complaint in this action, which has been
filed in the Office of The clerk of this court the
" aforesaid, s. Paul, iii said Ramsey county, and
"A copy of your 10 the said complaint
the subscribers their Office at saint Paul. aforesaid
within twenty DAYS ter the service OF thi, summons
you, exclusive of the ia, of such service; and il you
fail TO the said complaint within the time alore
said, the plaintiffs in this action will take Judgment
against for the of Twelve Hundred and Seven
~ -Four Dollars and Fifty Eight Cents, with interest
from The first day of July, One Thousand Eight Hun
der and Fifty Three, besides the costs Of this action.
Dated, December, 2oth, lS5! -3s-6t
AMES l. VAN ETTEN,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
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N,INNESorA BANKING HOUSE.

MINNESOTA BANKING HOUSE.
No. 3 THIRD STREET CORNER NABAsnsW.
nEPOSlTS received dali, and INTEREST ALLOWED,
- when specially agreed upon, the savngs Of all
sums, small aud large taken at the PIONEER INTER
EST PAYING OFFICE, at rates from to II per cent.
per annuih.
Eastern Exchange boush, and sold current rates.
Dec. p, lS53.-u NM BREWSTER, a co.
G.. j. fOST N CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS,
Levi SlOans Old Sture,)
st. Anthony street, ST. Paul, Minnesota. .24y
JEFFREY +. ADAMS. NJ. -.
PHI 1SICIA " A NJ S TR q EON,
Office Maine and Front streets,
MANKATo, BLUE EARTH COUNTY.
MINNESOTA WESTERN RAILROAD
COMPANY.
nNE Hundred Thousand Dollars of the Capital stock
of said Company having been subscribed is
hereby given, thai meeting of the stockholders will be
held at the American House in 81. Paul, the 21i day
Of January next, ten O'Clock III the forenoon for the
purpose Of choosing directors in pursuance the
act i2corp OTatn. said company.
Otis HOYT,
BENJ ALLEN,
II. NJ. RICE,
FRANKLIN STEELE,
SOCRATES NELSON.
MARTIN MCLEOD,
ALEXANDER WilKIN,
NJ. s. WILLIAMSON.
ST Paul, Dec q, 1853 SAT-
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DISASTERS By SEA.-One Of those fierce
winry gales that sweep through our northern lat
nudes, with such destruction, during the latter
part Of every returning December. has Just pass
ed over as, leaving behind it the dismal wrecks of
hundreds of vessels, strewed along the coast and
over the ocean, from Long Island to Cape Sable.
Our columns for the last week have groaned I'M
der the long list Of maratne disasters, which
seem to have been more nu .ncrOus than ever be-
fore, at this fatal period Of the year. No
class of vessels has been exempted from the des-
oa'lng march of the elements. The beautiful
I clipper Statiordshre with rich fret hls Of COM
nodiues and richer lreights Of human beings,
went down in an hour beneath the raving surges
beneath TIE bowling Of ptiess winds, aud the
fierce blasts Of snow and hail, and sleet and the
more piercing midnight wall Of hundreds of vic
Tins, cat 20 The bone by the frozen edges Of the
flying spray, as they were launched, drowned
and frozen, from time into eternity. The new
and staunch steamer San Francisco, too, but Just
from this port, where she had bean prepared for
ii long and stormy voyage with which we
may presume could have been nowhere eXceilcd,
| Is reported rolling hell ess upon The biows,
with 500 hundred souls on board, who, there is
too much reason to fear, have already been en-
gulphed in the wide and angry waters Of the At
iantic.
! These individual pictures, which are but ey-
ayyeTdttu specimens OF Il NnOe host Qt wrecks
lining our northern coast, the fruits of single
gale, wildly impress upon the mind the rel,en-
dous reclanalions the makes upon these who
brave itsdangers seek to become lis masters
/ They strike upon like the fierce and defiant
blows Of an enraged and g gan,ic monster. refu
sing to be tamod. The heart palpita'es and the
frame shudders at the spectacle. Blu, the lives
Of thousand victims, seized aud killed, and
their bones sent in an instan. TO pave the gloomy
depths Of the ocean, seems to present no terrors
sufficient to check the tide of human life ever
flowing on the great deep. Though it re,norse-
lessly swallows al! alike, the protected and un-
protected, the strong and the weak--ihough no
guards aud no dclenses seem TO avail any thing
against its wrath, its perils are yet encountered
with a disregard Of consequences which dwarfs
perseverance and courage down to the level of
the most ordinary virtues. A great maratme ma
ton can never become eifemnate aud never cease
TO be intrepid and on,abe.-New York Tri-
bune.
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IL A l. ID WIN SCI OOL.
ISCoRPORATED 1853
FEMALE DEP NEWT

FNNiE Trustees OF this school have eu!plOyei q iady
Oh experience, from Massachusetts to take charge
oil The leiae department, and she will be furnished with
ms many assistants as may be TIE second
term VIII commence on MONDAY, the third day Of
October.
Until there is department for boy, lads under twelve
years OF age will be admitted pupils. Ii is expected
that AL oil those who intend become pupils will
dcavor To enter On the first day OF etiuc-
tloh made Tor sickness, unless the pupil is absent more
Than ten days.
Tuition far Tam Of Iroise Wceks.
Higher English Course S. 90
Grammar, Geography, History, Arithmetic, ard
elements OF Natural science 90
Primary Branches 3 90
The school edicc ofIhs department Pearl street.
faclns the Public square near the Methodist Church
Applications for admissions be made teachers
or 10 L.. ID. Neili, Treasurer of the Trustees.
st. Paul, Minnesota, Sept. Is, 1858. eft
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ST. PAUL OMNIBUS.

"ILLOUGnBY POWERS, will run n line Of
w -Four Horse Omnibus between the principal Ho-
tells and the Capitol during the session Of the Lcgss.
ture.
TICKETS to be had at the American Hotel Central
House, and at our Livery Stable Office.
WiLLOUGHBY & POWERS
St. Paul, Jan. l2.--lS54.-32-lm,
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CITY CASH FURNIsHIFG STORE,
l25 a.
WIN NE & COOLEY,
MERCHANT TAILORS.

Wholesale and Retail Dealers and Num-
fdcturers in
Il e A DY.M ABE LOTIIIN {:
FURNISHING GOODS.
Boys and Children's Clothing.
Roberts street, Saint Paul. Minnesota fil-1y
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FURS AND PELTRIES.

r. D. NEWELL c. L. MAYO. L. BANGS, JR.
CHARLES T.. MAYO CO.,
Successors To +. ). NEWELL,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
SIO YES, AND IINIVARE
Third Street. between Minnesota and Roberts streets
ST.. Paul, MINNESOTA.
2s--ly.
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OAK HALL CLOTHING STCs;E.
Low Prices-.-.EXceilent Goods
"A rev Clothing establishment has been opened in
IA The store next 10 Brewster AZ Co, la Thin! street
under the superintendance Of j. Freystad where nav
be found every variety Of Clothing, and
Centiemens' Furnishing Goods:
CONSISTING OF Goats, Vests Hats, Caps, Gloves and 10
siey OF all ptons Cloths, Cravats Worsted and
sk Goods Carpei-Bass ard satchels, Socks ana every
Nd"y oi chder-Ciotiing, large AID Complete vari-
ely of Winter Goods consisting Of every aric!e that
our customers may desire either for elegance
Our Easiern arrangements such that we have ru
hesltut0n III say ing that sell goods lower
Prices than the same articles have before been af
iorded ia this market.
Country Merchants
desiring 10 purchase by the quantity invited to
call. We safei, assure them tia, ti,ey will find our
WHOLESALE prices lower Il an those of any other
western market, 81. LOUIS not excepted. Remember
OAK HALL CLOTHING STORE,
Corner 81 and Uaba,ha SITS
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NOTICE,

NOTICE.
vENlE subscriber offers 10 sell lease for term of
years, his SAW MILL, situated near the Upper
Landing, Saint Paul. being OF the best locations for
the laundering business in the city, The Mill is in good
repair, has one upright nulay saw, of saw one
aih saw ana machine for making cut Shingles. The
Boom nj The Mill is excellent and safe place for kee u
ing logs This property Will be sold leased favor
aole terms JOHN Il. IRVINE.
st. raHi, Dec JUN, 1893. 3S-tf
ALLEN iPIERSE,
.4H0rney at Lac and General Land .4yent.
NVANINC been Register of the Land Office under
4 the late administration, he is able To select the
best land IN the Territory subject entry and will
warrant the regularity of all locations made by him.
Office or CedT Street, next door to the Episcopal
Church, IT. Paul, NJ. Il.
Jan. -, 1851 = iC-f
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NOTICE.
II OIDERS Of bills Of Central American Bank will
u please present them for redemption, befor
February LIST, ls5i
RICHARDS, CLARKE T. CO.
st, Paul, Jan. lst, 1854.
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w. Ill. FORBES.

w. Ill. FORBES,
VNkBS the liberty to inform his many friends and
II patrons, that he is now making arrangements TO
commence business disconnected entirely from his
former asseciates-they having determined TO close
their business interests in this Territoryand that i'm
dong so he relies on liberal share of patronage.
Jan. :, '54-39-lm.
FURS AND PELTRIES.
M H. FORBES will purchase all kinds Of firs,
w skins and buffalo robes, and pay the highest
cash prices for them. He has made such
East that he feels sure il will be the of
traders to give him u call he is to be found for the
present at his old stand.
Jan Z, '5i-39-lm.
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BROPUY ENT.

BROPUY SETTLEMENT.
FARM cont aiming 1ss IN this highly flourish
IA ing settlement, which is near 81 Paul bordering
a beautiful lake, soil rich and heavy tmbered from
which some 900 cords he cut; also "a good heavy
grass meadow which will eld so TO 20 tons OF hay
excellent dwelling house so by 20 feet good
BILE SO by 90 IL of the above already broken and
under fence and have yielded to the proprietor an
abundant crop. HENRY MckENTY,
Dealer in Real Esstats.
Jan. 3, l555.-l2m.
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ODGE 81 SAVERCOOL.
TIME! TlME!TEME:

u Il Z II
EE FOWLER, Watch Manufacturer, Working
. Jeweler and Dentist, would respectfully inform
the inhabitants OF ~. Paul that he has opened n
on St Anthony Street in the building opposite tho
Rice House, two doors from Robinsons Old stand with
assortment of Clocks, Sectacle> OF all ages Back
and Side Combs in great sariety, bosom pins goggles
chimney ornaments steel beads ard tassels ladies work
bags, cdrcns' teething rings, flutes, dice and Doxes
and "A variety Of other articles
Duplex, Horizontal, Repeating aud Lever Watches
of The mos, complex and delicate workmanship
fully repaired.
Cahlorn.a God Hings tnade 70 order Engrrring
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TO THOSE WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
NOTICE is hereby given That have appointed W.
~ III. SULLIVAN as my special agent, who anthor-
lied sud collect MI notes left in his
hands by for collection aud the trans actio of other
business as | may give him Instructions.
Mr. Stllman can be found at VIM. Dahl's BOOKSTORE.
l.. ROBERTS.
Saint ran, Dec. Ie53.-33-lm.
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Attorneys and Councillors at Lac.
Office over l.. b. Wait Coz. store, Third street,
below Roberts, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA.
ANy ILL attend promptly and carefully professional
w business in all the Courts OF the Territory
the collection of debis and all other business in
any manner connected with the profession
MONEY TO Loan in small sums good security.
HORACE n. BrCELow. CHARLES L.. FLISpEAc.
3!-iy
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AONBS still invites all who like to use good arti-
4 Gle of stationery TO give him a call. he has the
best and most complete assortment IN Minnesota.
Call and examine
COMBES' FRANKLIN BOON STORE.
Near The American II,,uSe
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California God Hings rtnde 10 order. ErgrGriag
neatly er,cmed.
TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED, SCALED PLUGGED.
III. r. from his long experience Of the first
shops in England, a;ters himself that he shall be able
give satisfaction ell who may favor him with theiI
work His motto is Punotuali:y, Dispatch ard Moder
ate charges.
~. Paul, March 2ist, 1853 49-y
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uJERFUMERY and COSMETICS large assortment for
L sign and domestic; dealers, give call, at the
ST. PAUL. DRUG STORE.
LUNE WINES-sandiman'e Port Blackburp,s
IL Madeira, Golden Sherry. AT whoesiie only.
A. VANCE BROWN.
ELASSWARE-Therc remains of q stock OF glass
~ ware embracing syrup cans, pitchers tune
VI w. HlcHcox,
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HENRY NORRIS,

n Third Street, has hand fine ssortment of
l Dry Goods, consisting in par: OF Dress Goods Mer
nos. Alpaccas Mousln de LANES all Hool do, pids
Bingham Shawls, II innings, Embroidery, Hosiery,
&c snort, every thing IN The Dry Goods line usually
called for by the ladies. Call and examine his GOODS
and prices. 33-u
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THE NEBRASKA ELL IN THE HOUSE.

Corre.roudepes Of The n Y Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, March ], 1854
There Is a way when all other methods fail in which
the contamination Of tie Nebraska niquity Can be pre-
vented and this method of defeat must be resorSed TO
if it becomes necessary to arrest the passage OF the
bill The Administration will put the bill on its direct
passage through tie House when 1t arrives from the
Senate At least such is the existing programme Ihis
will be met BY an effort to lay il on the table, or II
that cannot be carried put il into the Committee OF
the Whole which is the court Of cbancery OF legislation
a sort of Dismal Swamp, where bills any way weak N
their uovers of ocomOtOn get stuck fast IN the mud and
morass If the measure can be carried into the Com
,i.tee very well; if not il will become the solemn
duty OF its opponents league together and by means
of Calls of the House and motions to adjourn arrest all
further proceedings upon the BILL and all action OF the
body until the majority give way The minority are
competent to do this and it is understood they are
contemplating such procedure This course is extra
legislative and only to be resor.ed 20 on extreme oc
easions But that the present one that autiorzes
and demands il 10 man can deny. II may excite hos
tlty and lead to inpassoned scenes in Congress- but
this cannot be avoided II il should bring on crisis
or c collision that cannot be helped Better 30 than
that that crisis or collision should come hereafter, "aen
all may be lost to the free States There Is now an
immense stake in i,sue. Vast interests reaching
through nnumerable generations are suspended in
the balance To act now will be to light beacon for
pos.ery in their hour of trial and of struggle Toont
to do it viii be to gnob surrender the vantage ground
of freedom to be recovered only through long years
of effort To resist now is to save the citadel. 10
put oil the evil day may prove to be bat to court the
chains Of the captive.
II remains for the northern opponents OF the Dbl 70
determine whether this one conclusive thing shall be
done when the extremity shall be forced upon them.
Tie justification for the &C. 10 ample The measure
is hurried up in the absence Of any pubic Judgment
upon it, Its consideration entered into the election OIL
no one of the whole two hundred and thirty four mem
hers Of Congress It ore Of vital consequence az
fec,ipg the interests OF millions Of the present genera
ton and millions Of future generations To pass il in
view of the apparently unanimous OppositiOn to i
in the free States would be an outrage 1t