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ROOMS OF THE
AMERICAN REFORM TRACT AND BOOK SOCIETY.

CINCINNATI, august 9, 1854.
DEAR SIR: The Directors of the American Re-
form Tract and Book Society. address YOU as a
friend of human rights, and as opposed to the Ne
braska fraud. We are at this time earnestly enga.
ged in efforts by which hope TO assist in securing
Kansas and Nebraska for free institutions An Cd
Portunity is offered, whereby, with the aid of
our fellow citizens timely and efectual blow NAV
be struck.
We wish, by special Agents and Colporteurs, to
scatter broadcast over these Territories such pub
LEGATIONS and to drusc such influences shall, by
the help of God create and sustain public sentiment
Of the right character against the time when States
shall then be organized Unfortunately, all who
removing to these Territories from the free States
even, not fully instructed nor so firm in their
decision, as to be in no danger of indifference or
change. Already voices of warning como to US from
true men on the ground who ask US to be prompt in
the diffusion of light. Our own publications, and
such as We can command, are fitted to this work
We wish to send at tho Corresponding Secretary
of our Society to visit and examine these new Terri
tories, and it is desirable that he should take with
him one more who shall remain and act as Agents
and COlporteurs distributing our publications, and
collecting useful information in regard to the coun-
try its resources and prospects, by which our future
efforts may be guided. We need funds for the publ
cation of our tracts and books and for sending them
and these agents and laborers at into this i'm
portant field. Emigrants are pouring in, and what
is done must be dono quickly. May we not ask from
you special donation to meet this exgency and for
the common cause of freedom? If we can be prompt
ly supplied with means, we will fiji these Territories
with men and publications that will speak for God
and humanity.
Should you think proper to aid us please enclose
your donation to 7. B. Mason, Treasurer, $50 Wal
nut street, Cincinnati By order of the Directors
CHARLES B. BoYNTON,
COrrfSnnlRil1n- IS.rtltnrtL
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FREE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

At meeting of the Free Democratic State Central
Committee held in Philadelphia August 1st the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted;
"That Free Democratic Mass Convention be held
at Harrisburg on the Both day OF August instant, to
consider the policy and duty Of the Free Democratic
party in the present crisis unless there should be
Peoples Mass Convention of those opposed to the az
grcsSions of Slavery proposed at meetings lately
held in Tioga county and elsewhere, called about
that time in which event the Free Democracy will
assemble at the time and place selected for such Con-
vention."
The important issues now depending, and the pres
cn position of parties in this State the necessity for
vigorous and united action the part Of those who
desire to interpose eecually to resist tho alarming
encro .chments of the Slave Power-thesc circum
stances which call loudly upon every friend of Fsee
dom to rally to this gathering and thus strengthen
the hands of the independent men of all parties who
may meet in such General Convention should one be
held or otherwise by their numbers and ZEAL TO give
confidence in any course of action which the Free
Democratic party may decide upon.
WIN. 3. THOMAS, Chairman.
c. P. JONES, Secretary.
pLHoJeLoL,a d,t0u0 1884
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NEW YORK LUNG INSTITUTE,
Under the charge and control Of Guilford ID. san
barn. NJ Id.
No. 6 Bond street.

Under the charge and control Of GuilfoTd D. san
born, NJ. ID.
HNuTS Institution is established for the exclusive
il treatment Of all chronic diseases Cf the Lungs
and Throat, by DIR. SanbOrns new system Of inhal-
ing, or breathing, mcdicatod vaPors. In eifecting
radical cure Of this class Of diseases nfI'cIHs 81
ann KIND IS giUsR into the stomach, but tbs treat
rnent is directed and intended to remove the clSe,
and not to l1i/t1fs SUlCfhfr symptoms Or. san
born was the first to advocate that Consumption 10
primarily H. al disc having it's origin IN the arr
cells Of the Lungs and az The biOOa, as IS the
thodox belief at tho present day Hence he applies
his remedies t. the part affected, and not into the
stomach, which requires no medication. HE success
in efrecting a radical cure Cf Consumption, beiCTo
cavities are formed in the Lungs by his method OF
treatment il a complete and perfect triumph over
tho old antiquatcd method of using the stomach for
drHc-Shop. Patients arc given foot, not phySic.
Persons who are convinced that they have u dis-
oass Of the Lungs or Throat which require medical
treatment should not fail to apply for advice or
treatment at the New York Lung Institute either
personally or by letter giving a clear and full his
tory Of their case when their disease will be detect
cd with unerring certainty, and treated with
cess hitherto unknown.
Owing to the many and frequent applications from
those at distance who unable 10 visit New York
and place themselves under my personal care and Ill
recon, have been induced to place in the hands Of
responsible agents my " Csisbyatsd Lang IaJOr'
the same as is used at the Lung institute with such
unparalleled success, in Lung and Throat diseases
This remedy is inhaled, or breathed from sponge
held to the face, by which method it is brought into
direct contact with every part Of the LuLgs. Ii is
sent by express to the address Of any person cuco
ing IS, two packages for 50, with clear and full
directions for Such persons have the privilege
of weekly correspondence in regard to their case,
when any further advice treatment which seems
necessary to hasten their recovery will bo given,
without extra charge. All communications should
be addressed to DR.. @. D. SANB0RN Lung Insti-
tute, No Bond street, New York
The Medicated Lung Vapor is sold in the principal
cities in the United States Orders for the agency
address 10 N. S. DAY, Proprietor,
AupI7 No. ia Chambers st, New York
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A FREE STATE THAT Is NOT FREE!

CLARKE COUNTY, IND, dug. IL, 1854.
To tie Editor of the National Era:
DEAR SIR: Indiana is nominally free
State; that she is free in fact, is by no means
certain. This is border county, on the Ohio
river. Jacksonville is its largest town, which
lies opposite Louisville. Very lately, the Gin
cinnati and st. Louis Railroad has been COM
pleted to Seymour, where it crosses the Jeffer-
sOnville and Indianapolis road. By this route
the distance to Cincinnati from Jacksonville is
travelled in five hours. But, alas for our Louis
vile neighbOrs! their slaves have heard of and
travelled over this road. To obviate this diff
Guilty, this Jacksonville road plays slave catch
er for its Louisville friends, and ,OM carry no
cOlored man, unless he can Show that he is a free
man. Yesterdays Louisville Courier records
the capture of a cOlored man, by one of the
brakeman of the road, after ttOo hours chase
He is now lodged in tho Louisville Jail, to wait
for an owner. Is not this Infamous? Is there
such regulation in any other free State!
B.
Are the people of Indiana craven enough to
submit to this? We hope not; but all is in.
volved in this Let the rule of the railroad
company, or the company itself, be crushed by
the power of that State.
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LADIES' INSTITUTE
Ofhe Penn Medical University of Philadelp

Ofthe Penn Medical University Of Philadelphia.
TINHE FALL TERM of this new Medical School for
l. Ladies will commence on the first Monday in
October, 1854, and continue four months.
The System of Teaching, here pursued, is entirely
now, and is moro comprehensive thorough, liberal,
and practical than that of any other Medical School
in the country 1t ia based, far possible, upon
the positive Sciences consequently free from all
sects and dogmas. The branches Of study are divi-
ded according to their natural order of succession,
and taught in four progressive courses of four months
each; there two courses in each year, thus en-
abling the students to pass successfully through all
four courses within two years. By this arrangement,
the study is rendered easy and possessed of daily in
creasing interest
Ladies desiring thorough scientific Medical Edu-
cation, any part particularly interesting them, have
facilities nowhere else TO be found.
For announcements containing terms, (which will
always be made satisfactory lists Of officers faculty,
and other particulars, please address
JOS S. TOMBSTONE, NJ. D., Dean,
No. 100 Arch street, or Box .OS3, Phi. p. o.
Au0 "a
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ASTHMA CURED.

BROOKLYN, n. Y, Dee. 20, 1853.
For about eight years have been severely aliict-
ed with the asthma; for tho last two years have
suffered beyond all my powers of descriptions months
at time have not been able to sleep in bed, get
ting what rest / could sitting in my chair. My diff
Guilty of breathing and my suiferings were great
at times that for hours together nay friends expected
each hour would he my last. During the past six
wears have had the aid and attendance of some Of
the most celebrated physicians but have received
permanent benefit aud but little relief l at length
had the good fortune procure DR. Curtiss Hygeana
or Inhaling Hygean VapOr and Cherry Syrup. At
tho time first obtained it, was suffering under one
of nv most violent attacks and in great distress
almost sufOcating for want Of breath. In less than
ten minutes from the time applied the Inhaler 10
my stomach, and took teaspoOnful OF the Cherry
Syrup was relieved in great measure from the
difficulty Of breathing and had a comfortable night
have since continued it with the greatest possible
benefit and am now comparatively we'll. God only
knows the amount of suffering this medicine has re-
lieved me from. Ny advice to the suffering is
TRYIT MARGARET EAsToN.
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GZ~ A wonderful discovery has recently been
made by DR.. Curtis, of this city in the treatment Of
Consumption, Asthma, and al diseases of the lungs
We refer to "Dr CHytis's Hggeaaa or Tnhaling
Hygcan KaFoy and Chery SyrDp.' With this new
method, DR.. C. has restored many afflicted ones to
perfect heath-as an evidence Of which, he has in
Vulnerable certificates. Speaking of the treatmont
a physician remarks 1t is evident that inhaling,
constantly breathing agreeable healing vapOr, the
medicinal properties must come in direct contact with
the whole Of tho @rial cavity Of the lungs and thus
escape the many and varied changes produced upon
them when introduced into the stomach, and sub
jectcd to the process of digestion The Iygeana is
for sale at all the Druggists throughout the country
NoO York DHtchmaR, JanUory II.
See advertisement Of Medicated Inhalation in
other column of this paper.
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THE DIRECT AND FAvoR1rE ROUTE

White Mountains and Lake Winnipisiogse.
PASSENGERS from points south of New York by
arriving in that city in time to connect with the
Eastern boats can reach the Mountains, via Boston
or moro directly by taking the Norwich line Of
steamers, connecting directly from Worcester with
the Boston, Concord, and Montreal Railroad trains
and reach Conway, the Flume House, at Franco
MIA Notch, or Crawford House, via Littleton, in
twenty four TO twenty eight hours from New York
This line is the most direct, connecting with each
Of the public houses in the Mountains requires much
less Travelling BIZ stages to visit the various points Of
interest connects directly with the steamer the
lake; affords choice Of three routes into the Noun
tains and passes through the most interesting and
picturesque section of New Hampshire.
For further particulars, apply to f. S. Martin Nor
wich Steamboat Office New York or board the
boats at Worcester and Nashua Ticket Office, Wor-
cesteri or to c. II. White Scollays buildings Bos-
ton. JAMES NJ WILTON
Aug q. SPyeyintenarut pyO tsaq
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ONE HU,DR ED DOLLARs-TO POETS.

TINE DIRECTORS Of the Cosmopolitan Art and
Il Literary Association, lately organized in San
dusky city, Ohio for the encouragement and general
diffusion of Literttu and Art, offer PTI=e Of one
H,lAdyeR Dollars for the best Ode 70 Powerss world
renowned Statue Of the GREEK SLAVE, which, with
many other valuable works of art, be distrib
uted among the members Of the above Association
The Odcs, which should not exceed fifty lines in
length must be handed in previous TO tho lst Of Oc
tober at which time committee of literary gentle
men Of New York, whose names will appear viii de-
eide upon the merits and award the prize to the
cessful competitor.
Poets in sending in their productions viii please
give the frs, stanza Of their Ode together with their
real name and address, in separate, sealed envelope.
Communications should be addressed post paid, 10
C. L. DERBY, ActUary c. A. * l.. A,
Care Knickerbocker Office, S4S Broadway, \. Y,
AUG ~. or, W alter street, SaBdusky-
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rpINHALArloN-A NV NJ s.rnop

A MOST wonderful discovery has recently been
n made by DIR. CURTIS for the cure of Asthma,
Consumption, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds and all
Lung Complaints, by Medicatsd Inhalation. DIR,
Curtiss Iygeana, or InhGlirg Hygean Vapor and
Cherry Syrup, has accomplished the most wonder
full cures of Asthma and Consumption in the city Of
New York and vicinity, for a few months past over
known to man. 1t is producing an impression on
diseases of the lungs never before witnessed by the
medical profession. See certificates in the hands Of
agents.
The Inhaler is worn on the breast, under the linen,
without the least Inconvenience, the heat Of the
body being sufficient to evapOrate the fuid-suPpy-
ing the lungs constantly with a healing and agree
able vapor passing into all the air cells and passages
of tho lungs, that cannot be reached by any other
medicine Here is a case of
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A FEW words on the rational treatment, without
N medicine, of local weakness, nervous debility,
loss of memory love of solitude, sefdstrust dizzi-
ness pimpes on the face and other inrmities of man.
By this entirely and highly successful treatment
every is enabled to cure himself perfectly and at
the asst possible COST Sent to any address post free
in sealed envelope by renting post paid two post
age stamps, to DR. u. DE LANE1,
Aug g IL Lispenard street, New York
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NEW YORK EMPORIUM or FASHIONS
Ind First Premium Dress Making q
neru EStQbltshnent.

Ind First Premium DTeSS-Hdktng and Jfiiti-
merry Establishment
NINE. DEMoREST, Importer, Designer, and Re
wi porter of Fashions, and inventor of the first
Premium Ladies' Excelsior Dress Model. and the
Children's Magic Dress Chart 375 Broadway
Plain and Richly Trimmed full. sized accurate nat
terms Of all the novel, elegant or useful designs for
Ladies' Chidren's and Infants Costume, in advance
of the published modes.
Tho science OF Dress-Cutting taught perfectly in
ono easy lesson, at 81 so.
Dress Patterns cut to fit the form with unerripg
accuracy and elegance.
Pinking in the latest styles, at the lowest prices
Aug. IL.
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GEORGE w. JULIAN,

attorney and Counsellor at Lat0, Ce''trev1Ae,
Indiana,
WILL attend to the securing and collecting OF
wv claims, and all other business intrusted TO MS
care. In the counties of Wayne, Randolph, Henry,
Union, and Fayette, and in the Supreme and Federal
Courts at Indianapolis. Dec. ~.
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JOHN WooD.

Sold by BOYD & PAUL, No. 40 Cortlandt street
c. H. RING, corner of John street and Broadway
New York. Price, So a package.
n b. Any person enclosing SO to Boyd 4 Paul
or Curtis d Perkins, New York, will receive pack
age containing a bottle of Hygean Vapor, one Of
Cherry Syrup, and Inhaler, in a neat box by ex-
press free to any part CT the United States or four
packages for SO. Aug "a.
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CONSUMPTION CURED.

INV YORK DC. II, 800
came to New York in the ship Telegraph my
native place is ST. Johns, New Brunswick; when /
reached this city, my health was very poor had a
very bad cough, raised good deal Of matter, which
was frequently mixed with blood had pain in my
left side and was very weak and emaciated My
friends and physician pronounced my case Consump-
tion and beyond the reach of medicine. accident
ally heard of DIR. ourtss Hygeana, or InhaliDg Hy-
gean Vapor and Cherry Syrup. and obtained pack
age, which verify believe was the means OF saving
my life Soon after wearing the Inhaler, found it
relieved the pressure my lungs and after a while
the disease made its appearance upon the surface,
under the Inhaler. 1 took the Cherry Syrup ss di-
rected, and continued to do so, my cough gradually
growing better, until it entirely left me, and now
consider myself cured. / still wear the Inhaler as
the of it is rather pleasant, and believing it
strengthening and purifying to the lungs feel un-
willing at present to dispense with it.
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FREE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS OF PENN
SYLVANIA.

For G0Uern0r-Dayid Potts.
For Supreme Judge-William M. Stephen
son.
For Canal onmiSsiOner-George r. Riddle.
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PRINTING.
DOCK and Pamphlet Printing executedb by BUELL.
ID 4 BLANCHARD, Sixth street, Washington.
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The Roman Catholics have purchased large
piece of property, with buildings, in Morris
county, IN. j. near Madison, which is to be
occupied for q college.
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The defenceless state of the coast and har-
bors of Australia excites good deal of appre-
hension, lest Russian vessel of war or priva-
teer should some day suddenly come down on
them.
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FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION!
THE GREEK SLAVE,

purchased at expense of over $4,000 Also, a
large and very choice collection Of magnificent Oil
Paintings consisting of the best productions of Amer
lean and Foreign Artists. among which the works
% Sontag, Mesker, Read, Kensett, Griswold Clough
Frankenstein and other eminent American Artists,
which, with tho constant additions made through an
agent in Europe will render this by far tho com
plete GaIerY of Art in the Unitei States.
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Organized for the Encouragement and General Diff
fusion Of Literature and the Fine Arts, on u new
and original plan.
THIS Association is designed to encourage and
Il populariZe the fine arts, and disseminate pure
and wholesome literature throughout tho country
For this purpose, Gallery of Artis to be permanent
ly founded which will each year contain choice and
valuable collection of Paintings, StatuGry, &c
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We are happy to record the fact of the arrl-
val and location in Kansas of the first party
which left Boston last month under tho direc-
ton of the Emigrant Aid Co. They have enc
sen beautiful site, forty miles from the mouth
OF the Kansas river, and have been much graf
flied with the facilities afforded them by the
company The next party will be a larger one,
and leaves on the afternoon of the 29th inst
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Judge Norris, Democratic candidate in Ohio
for Judge of the Supreme Court, has decided
that a Slave brought to Ohio, by or with the
consent of the owner, and after escaping from
slave State, is free, and cannot be remanded
to Slavery.
Some of the Southern courts have long since
decided in like manner.
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GRATIS

Philadelphia, August 2, 1854.
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CLEVELAND a TOLEDO RAILROAD.
La a ..E 3.

-
~ IS. "a .ss: -
TUE SAFEST, quickest and only Railroad route to the
Il East. Through Is hours quicker than any other
Routet Arotifng TIE Dangers Of Lake Nariyotion
Passengers tickeed through from Chicago New York
Boston, Philadelphia Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Wheeling
Cincinnati VIA Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana
Railroads &c.
Three through Trains daily. except Sunday. One Ex-
press Train Sunday evening, "a O'Clock.
LIST Lightning Express Train leaves Chicago at so A. NJ
ID AccommoGa ton Train do 90 7. VI.
Sd Express Train do 90 F. II.
All connecting at Toledo directly with trains upon Toe
do, Norwaik and Cleveland Railroad Leaving Toledo
LIST Passenger Train, > 80 P. NJ.
I'd do do ! 90 A. NJ.
Sd do do Q 10 a N.
Making the time from Chicago to Buffalo 20 and TO New
York City 50 hours 151a hours less than any other
NORTHERN DIVISION OPENED TO SANDUSkY.
Trains leave Sandusky for Cleveland Ut A. VI. and %
p. N.
Connecting at Bellevue with Mad River Road for Springfield
DAYTON Cincinnati, Terre IIaute and indianapolis
Connecting NonrCcye with Mansfield Road for Column
bus. Cincinnati and GAINESVILLE.
Connecting at Cleveland with Lake Shore Road for Erie
Dunhirk. Buffalo, Albany. New York ami Boston.
Also With Cleveland Pittsburgh Road for burgh,
Wheeling Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washington City.
Tickets procured the ticket Office Of the Michigan
Southern Northern Indiana Railroads. fremont building
doors south of main entrance, Dearborn street CHI
caro- myl'imd
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EMPIRE SAW WORKS.
M- L 4, & l.

Formerly Lee, Gage co.,
Manufacturer Of every description of Saws,
No. Al Main Street, st. Louis, Mo.
rENiE firm of Lee Gage Co, having been dissolved
IL by mutual consent, the 2st day OF January last
would inform my friends and customers, that have
made arrangements with Messrs Bridge Brother and
will continue the manufacture of saws, all their varie
~. No pains have been spared in fitting machinery
and securing experienced worknen, and the stock
purchased direct from the manufacturers, both in Eu
rope and America, for cash. am confident that Can
hold such inducements that dealers will find it
their interest to encourage home manufacture.
As to the character and reputation of SAWS bearing
my stamp, nothing need be said as trust that both
dealers and CONSUMERS have had sufficient opportunity
to test the quality 81 my manufacture, while partner
in the late firm of Lee Gage q Co., not to doubt for
moment my ability to compete successfully in point
of price, quality finish, with any manu;ictory OF
the kind i'll the United States Being now in re eipt
OF ever. description OF stock, am Prepared to fill
all orders with prOmpness and despatch
All orders addressed TO the undersigned, Messrs.
Bridge d Bro, will receive prompt attention.
Particular attention paid to all kinds of repairing.
2i-4-6tf w. L. l.. GAGE.