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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-29

Q0ND STREET. -SPAClouS AND HANDSOMELY FUR
- pished apartments, ccmolee suit. required 70 10
Nrh without GOOD board doubted viii "a
asted. Inquire at Mr.. Uion adams hosiery store o9i
broadway. - =
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n @. HORTON, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NO. "a
U. tedsr Will cell this day (SaturdAyl 70 ct
~ O'Clock a sasroom large and splendid Assortment o.
glass ware, paintings and mirrors Also splendid
Of ewelry suitable for holiday rresens Also wood
piauofuria
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AUCTION SALES.
BY GREEN a. SCOTT,

n
EXTENSIVE SALE OF MAHOGANY,
IL Walnut and other Furniture at Auctiou.--0n
Friday, the nth instant we shall SELL ut tho south
west corner Of Seventh and streets over the Patr-
otto Bank, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ large assortment ~
excellent Furniture, viz:
Mahogany Sofas, Sofa Bedsteads, Lounges, and
Union Chairs
Mahogany rocking, parlor, revolving, and castor
Chairs
Mahogany fine Wardrobes, centre, card, dining,
and other Tables
Mahogany marbletop centre, side, sofa, and other
Tables
Mahogany marbe-top Sdeboards, dressing and
other Bureaus
Mahogany marble-top Wash Closets and Might
stands
Mahogany bookcases and Secretaries and wr
ting Desk
Mahogany and walnut Hatracks, Cribs and
Cradles
Mahogany French aud walnut cottage Bedsteads
finely painted cottage Chamber Sets
Cane, office, fancy rush. rocking, and other Chairs
Gilt and mahogany and wanut-frame Looking
Glasses
Feather Beds hair and shuck Mattresses
China, glass, and crockery Ware
Copying Presses, Mann's patent
With many other articles which we deem unnC-
cessary TO enumeratc.
Terms: All sums of and under $25, cash; over 80.
credit Of two three and four months for notes bear
ing interest, satisfactorily endorsed.
The above stock Of Furniture is new aud in perfect
order and will be sold 10 the highest bidder.
GREEN d SCOTT,
aug I'D AuctiOneers
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BY G. w. BOTELER,
AuctiOneer.
Uf u yr II VTSG CATE nE VAIUfA lsU


a Real Estate on the Island, Dwelling Houses.
and Building Lots.By virtue Of deed Of trust bear
ing date on the 4th day of August 1884 and recorded
in Liber j. A. s., No. 81 oos 500, &C., the subscr.
Der will sell at public SALE Thursday the 9th day
of September, 1855, at O'clock r. NJ, on the prem
ses, Lots Nos. 90 20 II, q, 1874 rs, rs Y, rs ~.
and 50, in Joel w. Joness subdivision Of square No
545. fronting each 25 feet on Van street, between
Third and Four-and-a half streets west and aud NJ
streets south, by 100 feet deep ffteenfeet alley
with the buildings and improvements which consist
of two well-built and comfortable franz dwelling
houses.
The above property is eligbly situated, in dssi-
rablc and rapidlyimproving part of the city, and will
be sold either rs whole in separate lots may
be desired, and offers very favorable opportunity 10
persons DESTROYS to obtain residence, or building
lots, or investing.
The terms Of sale will be: One-third cash and thu
balance in six and twelve months, for notes bearing
interest from day of SALE and secured by deed Of trust
upon the property; and il not complied with 10 six
days after the sale. the property the terms Of which
are not so complied with will be resold, upon ona
weeks notice. at the risk and expense Of the default
ing purchaser.
All conveyancng at the expense of the purchasers.
CHAS. s. WALLACE,
CIV. BoTELER,
aug l5-3taw&ds Auctioneer.
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THE SPECTATOR.
TIME Proprietor of this new an,

IL Proprietor Of this new and popular
Journal desires to call the attention of the
citizens Of Washington to its merits.
The city, it is believed, needs a family paper free
from party religious preiudices Many attempts Of
the kind have been made, but all having had some
distinct partisan or sectarian character have in con-
sequence, failed purely literary paper has, with
one exception, never been undertaken II is now 10
be tried, however, and the proprietor confidently
looks TO the citizens and especially the
LADIES OF WASHINGTON,
for a hearty support. Nine numbers of his paper
have been issued and no complaint of the quality
and quantity, in the matter and manner Of his seec.
tons and writings, has reached him. On the other
hand he feels proud to know that the Spectator has
has had, from the start, high character To pre-
serve this character and to furnish families for their
instruction and amusement, with weekly
VOLUME OF SUPERIOR WORTH,
will be its aim every citizen will subscribe to the
Spectator and thus encourage the enterprise, WASH
ington City will have the credit Of the
Best Weekly in the United States.
The very best contributors will be employed and
paid for their writing. The paper will always be Of
The best quality. The press-work by BueI & Bld1,-
chard, and the typography unexcepionabe.
To fathers is offered sheet, which, placed in their
sons hands, will not have tendency to create in
them taste for the blood-andmurder histories Of
pirates and as5assins.
To mothers, one in which will never be found u
record of love-lorn damsels and big whiskered Don
Juans, to excite their daughters 70 climbing rope
ladders and jumping garden-walls at midnight.
To young men, we give our original and selected
articles on history, biography, geography, morals,
literature, science and the arts, which they may
spend their leisure hours with profit to their minds
To young ladies' we give our chapters on fashion,
housewery, and other matters interesting females
and intended for their express benefit.
And to all, we offer large and handsome news.
paper, which shall always be guarded in its tone and
pure in its morals and which will nevrr encourage
any sort of humbuggery even by the indirect method
ofpaid advertisements Of patent pills and babyshows.
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BY GREEN Il SCOTT,
AuctiOneers.
HNHIRTY.ONE VALUABLE HUILn-

II ing Lots at Auction, near Boundary street.
On Thursday, the 23d instant, we shall SELL in front
Of the premises at five o'clock P. NJ thirty -one ins
Building Lots, being all Of square No 1885, as subd-
vided by J. r. Barr.
The above described property is bounded by nortl,
and w and Tenth street westand Boundary streets.
The lots are beautifully laid off, fronting on each Of
the streets from 90 to 80 feet EACH running back
wide alley, and ranging from 95 to 1870 feet deep.
will be sold In lots to suit purchasers This property
is in rapidlyinprovng part of the city and presents
many Inducements to persons wishing to make good
investment.
Terms: One-third cash balance in eight sixteen,
and twenty-four months, for notes bearing interest
from day of sale.
A deed given, and deed Of trust taken. Title In.
dispuable. All conveyance at the cost of the pur.
chaser. The plat can be seen any time previous tn
sale by calling ut our store.
GREEN 4 SCOTT
ll--eodAds Auctoneers
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aup ll-eod6ds
BY C. w. BOTELER, Auctioneer.
SALE OF LOT No. 20 IN

u square $685. with the improvements, at Anc-
tion.-0n Wednesday, August ~. 1855, at o'clock,
r. NJ in front Of the premises, by virtue Of deed Of
trust from John T. b. SUIT to the subscriber, bear
date the third day of July 1852, and recorded il
Liber J. A. s. No A, folios lGo and l6l, one Of the
land records Of Washington county in the District &c
Columbia all that piece of ground lying and being
in the city of Washington being lot 30 in square GEO.
and known as Walter G. johnson; subdivision of
said square containing 1910 square feet, more
less, together tn the Improvements, which two
frame houses, with brick Easements each house con
tanning six rooms. This property fronts % feet on
Massachusetts avenue running back il feet to New
Jersey avenue between north and street The
houses will be sold separately together may bo
desired.
Terms 0ne-third cash, balance in six twelve, and
eighteen months, for notes satisfactorily secured.
JOHN Y. DOM, Trustee
C. W. B0TELER,
iy 3o-eodts Auctioueer
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~ 5.
- ls19, %, and so cents.
Pain is the forerunner of disease. Cure the pair,
and you check the disease.
DR. j. s. ROSES PAIN-CURER
Is truly the wonder of the agel 1t cures pain in
less time than it requires to get a physician.
L cures toothache in a minute
Cures Cramps or Pain in the Stomach and Bowes.
Cures Stiff Neck and Swelled Face from cold.
Cures Rheumatism and Neuralgia.
Cures Sprains Br Uses, Scalds, and Burns.
Cures Corns and any Pains in the Feet.
Cures Ague and Lumps in the Breast instantly.
Cures Earache In few minutes.
Cures Pain in the Sides Limbs, or Back.
Cures Ague and Chills and Fever.
his is no hnmbug medicine, but it is made by u
regular physician of thirty-ve years practice in
Philadelphia, where every family has 1t in use; and
no family should be without bottle, in case Of acct.
dent or sudden sickness. 1t is used internally and
externally, always giving immediate relief. II this
Pain Curer could speak, II would exclaim-
whilst most physicians take whole months TO STAY,
make my cures in half summers dayl'
No. II, SourH THIRD STREET, Philadelphia.
Being afflicted with a stiff neck, accompanied with
much pain, l suppose from very severe cold, was
entirely relieved in few minutes by rubbing on my
neck DIR. Roses Pain Curer. -
The Pain Curer is used for weak stomach and bow
els and is preferred by those who have used il TO any
preparation of ginger.
Dolu Wy Y. SlolI a w.,
w. H. GILMAN,
J. w. MARIN,
PATTERSON 4 MARIN,
ID. b. CLARK,
L. II. MCPHERSON,
w. 7. EVANS,
KIDWELL LAWRENCE,
J. b. MOORE,
Washington, ID. G.
j. l.. KIDWELL,
Georgetown,
And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia
may 23-eoF Rm
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GRAND EXCURSION
OF THE 49,
A NJ RICAN RIFL MEN
TO PLNEY POINT.

ENHE American Rifiemen', take plea
y sure in announcing to their friends and the
public generally that they have chartered the swift
and splendid steamer BALTIMORE, for the purpose
OF giving an excursion to that fayorite watering place.
PINEY POINT,
Thursday, august 23, 1865.
Owing to the disappointment of many persons to
accompany the late excursion to Piney Point in con-
sequence Of the crowded state of the boat and
many persons are DESTROYS of visiting that farfamed
watering place, well to view the beautiful scene
ry along our majestic river and bay. the American
Rfemen have been prevailed upon by their friends
and the citizens generally, to give excursion,
Thursday, the esd when an opportunity will be given
to all who may avail themselves TO enjoy rich treat
Arrangements have been made with the captain Of
the boat to be at Pney Point at o'clock, when any
wishing to partake of the Inequalities Of the Man
sion, the nvigorating BATH or the delicacies of the
season. a fine opportunity will be afforded.
Being DESTROYS Of giving satisfaction to our patrons
have positively limited the number of tick
cts to be sold and the Committee have determined
on no account to permit any improper persons on
board the steamer.
The boat will leave the wharf at the foot of 18th
street at 81 O'Clock, that we will be enabled TO
reach Washington at IL o'clock P. NJ. Will stop at
Alexandria at I u o'clock.
II being important to save time the boat will not
stop at the Navy Yard. Arrangements have, how
ever, been made TO have Omnibuses in waiting to
convey persons from the Navy Yard and George
town to the boat also for their conveyance TO their
homes, on the return OF the excursion.
The Rfemen have fixed the price Of tickets for
the round trip at the low rate OF TWO DOLLARS,
admitting gentleman and two ladies, TO be bad OF
the Committee or at the boat the morning of the
excursion.
fine band is engaged for the occasion.
Refreshments, including dinner and supper, viii
be provided by experienced caterer at city prices
Lieut.. ROBERT T. KNIGHT,
Ensign CHARLES KEMBLE,
Sergeant WIN. GIBSON,
Private JOHN Y. DOM,
SAMUEL w. COMMON,
Committee.
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.R. L. ID. wRIGHT's unfaiIing scrofn-

nR. l.. ID. WRIGHT's unfaiIing scrofn-
~ lous antidote, for the permanent cure Of Con-
sumption and all other forms Of Scrofulous Diseases
This Medicine is prepared by an eminent physician
Of eighteen years practice in New York city, during
which time he has constantly used il with the most
unbounded success, and created for II a reputation
in private practice unequalled in the history Of med
icne. II acts Immediately upon the blood, cleansing
II from all scrofulous humors or impurities renova
ting, and by its magic powers nvigorating the whole
system in proof Of which, hundreds Of respectable
witnesses from the doctors private practice have
given in their testimony and entreat those suffering
from any scrofulous affection to call upon them and
satisfy themselves. A treatise scrofulous diseases
can be had gratis at Principal Depot, 400 Broadway
and at Drug stores generally.
CHARLES STO To Co.. Agents for Washington
city, ID. c.; HENRY LEADBEkTER, Fairfax street;
COOK Co, King street. Alexandris, We.
10 13-srno
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Foolish WOMEN Yes, some ladies' are both fool
ish and ignorantl-some are even fltbylli One
lady told she purchased all the Cosmetics of the
day, but had not taken bath in is months morei
o poor child, thought l. seeing her put on the puff
and powder, her little infant ear neck and limbs
all sore red and irritated and only regretted that
tho ladies Of Philadelphia had SO TO $4,000 year to
spend on such foolish things, hurtful in themselves
and inducing unmitgated carelessness IL IL were
not for tbis they would learn the comparave) infinite
use Of water, and the Electric 0il.h Do they not
know that child suffer with any kind Of irrita
ting and eruptions If my Electric Dir were
regularly used by mothers and nursesY
My Oil does not interfere with any other medicine
OF food-only live regularly. There are many cases
that can be cured in from 10 minutes to hours as
has been demonstrated time and again, though all
cases are not alike.
PS Please inform me Of any case of failure to
cure in from half an hour 10 two weeks as wish to
cure charge nothing for It, II is perfectly inno-
cent and will not leave you worse than il found YOU
Prof CHAS DkGRATH,
go, South Eighth street. Philadelphia
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
BOOTS AND SHOES.

a n.i CIV mas taken .he store
sylvania avenue between Sd and Az streets where
he would be pleased to his friends and the public
in general, and where will be found complete as.
sortment Of ladies, misses, and children, gentlemen,
prices.
As his assortment is complete, he feels confident
that he can furnish good article at fair prices, he
respectfully solicits call before purchasing else
where. Motto "Quick sales and small profits"
ann 1A---ht
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TIE Ror IN CorTok.--It is stated ia the Louis
lana papers that destructive rot, caused by the
frequent and heavy rains, has invaded many Of
the extensive plantations on both sides Of the Mis-
sissippi Hot and settled weather may arrest or
remedy the now threatened evil.
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DIED.

In this city, on the l4th instant. RESA. infant
daughter of the late Francis Thomas aged Is months
and 10 days.
ley The funeral will take place this afternoon, at
o'clock, from Mr.. Rabbits residence on Tenth
street. between New York avenue and X street.
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JOHN R. ELvANs. WILLIAM THOMPSON.
ELvANs a. THOMPSON, Dealers in
II Hardware, Coach Trimmings, DC.
No. 826 Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets, Washington, d. @.
House Furnishing Hardware,
Britannia, German Silver, Albats and Silver Plated
Tea Table and Desert Spoons
Carvers and Forks steels, Knives with and without
forks
Brass, Britannia, Block Tin and Plated Candesticks
Shovel and Tongs, Waffle Irons, Sad Irons
Maslin 4 Bell Metal Kettles, Furnaces, Ovens, Grid
irons, 90, dc., DC.
Building Materials,
Rural Cottage, Closet Cupboard, Chest Till, Pad and
Shuttle, Door, and Blind Hinges Screws, Bolts, Cut
and Wrought Nails
Brad's Shutter Screws and Stubs, Door Springs,
Handrai Screws. Door Knobs
Bell Pulls, Door Sheaves and Rail, &c, &c, &c.
Cabinet Makers Goods.
Hair Cloth, Curled HAIR Moss Gimps, Sofa and Chair
Venetian Blind Hooks, Rack Pulleys, Roller Ends,
Brackets, Furniture Nails
Glue, Coffin Handles and Screws, Diamond Serew
Plates, DC, DC, &c.
Carpenters Goods.
Planes, Saws Drawing Knives, Spokeshsves, Chisels
Augers. Braces and Bits, Boring Machines, Ham
mers, Hatchets Levels
Bevils, Squares, Gauges, Axes, &c, dc, &c.
Blacksmith and Coach Makers Goods.
Black and Bright Springs, A1les, Felloes, spokes,
Sleigh Runners Svered and Brass Bands, Stump
joints, Stump Collars, Top Props
Curtain Frames Lamps, Inside Innings, Lining Silks,
Damask, Scanning Cords
Tufts, Tasses, Buttons Tscks, Frngss, Laces, Plain
and Enamelled Canvass
Russia Duck, Enamelled Leather, Dash Leather, &c,
DC, &c,
ELvANs 4 THOMPSON,
D..
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TAKE NOTICE.

TAKE NOTICE.
UUST Received and keep constantly OH
ID hand, large and fine assortment Of Drugs ard
Chemicals, popular family medicines. &C. Lubin't,
Bain's, Wrights and Nfyen's Patcbouys and ES.
tracts French, German, and domestic Co ognes :
toilet and shaving Soaps, &c, all " which vii b.
sold at small profits. D. BOSWELL,
Druggist,
Maryland avenue and 7th street, fsland,
Washington,
N. b. Superior Soda Water and most delicious
Syrups can be had at all times, US above.
jy 20-dlm Oh.
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"OUSEkEEPERSa and others, who COM
Ii template laying in their supplies Of fuel for
the winter would do well TO give me CALL as have
now hand, and will be receiving during the fall,
some Of the best kinds of white ash and red ash
Goals 10 be found in the Philadelphia market.
All the various sizes prepared in the best manner
Always on hand, Cumberland Coal, in humps and
fine suitable for family and manufacturing purposes
Also, oak pine, and hickory Wood.
All of which will be sold "low for the cash." in
quantities TO suit purchasers.
Full weight and measure guaranteed, and promptly
delivered in any part Of the city, (if paid for when
ordered w. STONE,
Office and Yard east side Of Seventh street,
Adjoining south side Of the Canal.
n Il. reduction always made in the price If
Coal when delivered from the vessels as n saving IL
hauling is thereby effected W. 5.
aug 3-3m
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Tho Great and UnrivalIed Washing and
Wringing Machine.
The May Queen and Ladies Delight.
wyHE suhsarihars ha wing uurch. aad N,

me Mdy queen ana Lanes DdtyHt.
TSHE subscribers having purchased the
u right Of the patentees for the abovenamed
Washing Machine, for Maryland, Delaware the Dis
trict of Columbia, and three counties in the State OF
Pennsylvania, would respectfully call the attention
Of the ladies TO the most useful and economical in
yention, whereby the whole process Of washing
be performed in very short time. This ii is be-
lieyed, is the only Washing Machine which has fully
realized the expectations Of the patentees, by fulfill
ing their antcipations of its great utility, labor
saving invention. 1t may be truly called machine
peculiarly beneficial for the ladies' as it dispenses
with the hard labor Of washing and wrnging clothes
BY the hands. Two dozen pieces can be washed in
from ten TO fifteen minutes, and the same quantity
wrung in the time ii would take to wiring one piece
by the hands.
We most respectfully request persons DESTROYS of
fostering the works of American genius, To call on
our agent in Georgetown, al Miss Claxton's Fancy
Store where they can our Machine, and judge
for themselves.
D. w. SHAW & BROTHER,
No. rs, North street, Baltimore, Maryland.
aug. l5--eo3t*
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Massdchusetts Politics.

SPRrSGrIELD, Me- August IA meeting to
initiate fusion Of the antadministration feeling
Of the State with TIE new republican organization
will be held In Boston on Thursday, when some
of the ablest men of all parties will be present,
viz Samuel Hearn, ex-senator Rockwell, Senator
Sumner, Governor Boutwell,, Mr.. Banks, Henry
w. Cushman, and other leading spirits of the Free
Soil, Know-Nothings, ow.Somethings, and the
old Democratic and Wing parties.
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The following Is sign upon an academy for
teaching in one Of the Western States
Freeman and Hugs, School Teachers Free
man teaches the boys and Hugs the girls"
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Netp York Markets.

New YORK, August 15.-Cotton is unchanged.
Flour has advanced one shilling. Common to
straight State brands, 20 II; good Ohio, 80 25.
Southern is unchanged. Wheat is sitter, but not
quotably higher. Corn is trife higher. Mixed,
SO SO cents. Provisions are firm, with slight
advance in pork.
Stocks are better. Money is easy Virginia
SIS qS 10
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ts- washington National Monument Of

10y Washington National Monument Of
flee, August lst lS55.-At meeting Of the Board OF
Managers Of the Washington National Monument SO.
cety held on the 31st ut the following resolution
was adopted
Resolped That the Secretary give notice by adver-
tisement TO be inserted in the National Inelligsncer
Union, and the American Organ, that the Hon. John
lPiLson, late Commissioner Of the General Land Of
fee, has heen appointed General Agent Of this Socie-
~, and has entered on the duties Of his Office.
true copy-test:
CHAS. G. TUCKER,
anp I--d3w Secretary of w ~ NJ Socistv
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BALTIMORE, August l5.--Flour-The sales this
morning were limited, and holders were firm.
Howard street % 81 IS rs. City Mills has ad.
vanced II l-2c.; sales at S8 50 IL. Wheat il
firm, with an advance Of / 2 cents; whites, 81 o.
81 97; reds, 50 a 81 90. Corn has advanced
a trife; white, 30 ole; yellow, 93 a 94c.
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A GREAT CHANCE.

WILL be sold low for cash, the entire
w Stock, Fixtures Furniture, DC, of u frstclass
Confectionery Establishment
For particulars call at store, No. 400 Seventh
street. aug l5-tm
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ulRlGGs, HALL h CO., Engineers and
- General Msohnists, corner Of Virginia avenue
and Ninth street west Washington, District Of Co
luubia nov 1a-1y
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Repnblican Neetina.

RcpubftcaM Meeting.
PORTLAND, X. l., Aug IA mass Republican
meeting is In session here to-day. About one
thousand persons are present. Senators Hale, Boil,
of New Hampshire, Wade Of Ohio, and B. r. But
Ter Of New York, are among the speakers.
B. F. Wade, Of Ohio, addressed the meeting
He said he con idered that the only issue before
the people was slavery. Ho was In favor of the
Union, but he would sooner see II 60 to pieces
than sacrifice the first principles Of freedom. Ex.
Governor Cleveland, of Connecticut, followed in
the same strain. He thought dissolution was inn
possible Mr. Hale made some characteristic re-
marks, after which resolutions were adopted de-
claring that human freedom is paramount to all
political questions.