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Cabinet Furniture & Chair " lra!09!n;
No. Is SOLTH ST. BALTIMORE, ND.

100 so ~. ~ - I = ma IL L i-iilIlf., mn.
7sHIlE subscriber would beg leave to col
+ tlfc attention Of his friends and the publ,
generally. to his handsome assortment of
CABINET FURNITURE. Of super
= i"r workmanship. aud every variety o.
@>.44 styles and patterns, such as SoFAs
Centre. Route, Breakfast and Dining TAHLus
Mahogany and W.lnut stuffed and spring SO 1,
CHAIRS; Tcta-a-rctaS; Whatnots; Dvans Ma
hoglny Frr"Gh Bedstc1dsf marble top Dress
in& Bureaus, and every thing in the Cabinet
line.
ALSO, a very large and desirable assert
ment of cane and wood seat CHA!Hs. of the
best Manufacture: Arm, Office. Children and
Nurse Chairs; S2,tees, BedstcAds; Hair and
HuSk MATrrEssE; and a variety OF other art-
cies in the housekeeping line.
rr5~'Ordcrs from the country respectfully
snciIcd.--thc above goods Will be sold on as
accommodating terms as any house in the
country, and having large stock, oilers great
inducements to pUrchl se.3.
BENJAMlN WASKEY,
No. rs South Street, (rrd posts in lront.D
\. B,-IrRNING AND SAVING done wit
dispatch, and on accommodating terms. AZ
No. SWAN STREET, opposite the Mary.
lani Institute, by BENZ. WASKEY.
Mar. l. lSli--lv.
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IMPORTANT TO ALL!
Hunts Great Mudarn Remedy,

safe and cncctual cure for Coughs, Influenza
HoarSencss, Whnoping Cough; Chils and
FeverS, Sick Headache, Weakness Of The
Voice, or any affection OF the Throat or
Breast where the Lungs are not seriously
impaired
Prepared only by ]. HUNT,
FreIcrich Cir. M.
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EEES STYLES!
IA l. L CLOTHING,

LARGE STOCK OF FINE BLACK FRENCH c1oTI
BrpSs and Erosk Coats.
M ABE in the most fashionable manner Bnsi
w ness and rrominudo Coats of BLACK nrown
!luc. French. Doeskin and fancy Cas-: Pants Intcs
StyeS double and sine,c brcas ed Vests. of Clo,b
,t"s', Ji!k, satin, Velvet Plush and Cushmcrcs at
A. J. SCOTT & BROS
Main St opposite Fountain Inn. Elkton.
COATS from So 60 TO S20. 90.
VESTS Leo TO 100
PANTS - 200 to ESQ
SHIRTS " G2i TO 200
DRAWERS 80 to %.
Embracing also large variety of stocks. Cravat,
fl; and pl in. pocket landkerclicfs linen and sill;
Collars and hosiery of ev.ry variety and style
Oct. 81 81
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ReaGy-NEade Clothing.

FASHIONABLE style and well made Ovcrcoats.
l. Gentlemen desiring rc%dy-madc garment. got
up equally as good custom work, are respectfully
invited to cnl and examine the extensive assortment
nav on hand at the store of e BROWN JR
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e&Bs4l.eIN EfHE.k.S.

T have boon appointed the Sole Agent for
4 DE-. il DnvoDs,'s G0I9aa Pryio!icai PiNs
for FEMALES, infulible in correcting ire p
~ lrities. and removing distractions Of
monthly turns, (or Mensis) from whatever
ctUjSa.
These Pills cannot BE- had of any other
Store in Dr',wtrai but persons sending by
mIii or Otherwise, Il letter containing oyH
DOLLAR. will have Il box sent as they may di-
ret. Applications for Sub agencies must
be directed to me, and will then advertise
them to prevent fraud or imposition.
A. WALTON,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist,
Dec IL oin' No. 81 4Ht,hi 81, Wilmington.
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Fail Road.
:. WI mi BaN. Rail Road Line.
Phil, vii. tnA Baltimore L. R Cc.
SPECIAL RATES FOR THE TRANsFt r
TATION OF
LINE, GagAyO and svANERE.

LINE. GsgJAySb an, sqAxEpE
rJNE--(S,al.d ,,rdin ca,
jennie ,nr 49,, ,,n =, a",' "a '""ts'
M;ni,nnr, ~" rs' n'''r
~ 900 .o,,,,
6: swb,o (IG n"n ~ , "."s} - ~
cr,vO 80 \'o'ooo =, uh"S a2.@o
~ P'' "" per niue.
,1,H1rpp r,,I '"e' ~ Teh's per tc n
49, ' w., w. iGIoS' Genus
H., ~" =. n,,'e
t,.,.,' ." onn per car OF
(,,oUo po"hus) Sl.Co
1;,,oo,1 Nnn,,.a,o H., ,' Ivy p""""E) * 20
h,.,ho n,,...,>. ~ W w 'o"'' ""o u"'oaoea
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sEvy GOODS, SEPT. 1854.
GEE yyzrAT' BARGAINS!

A RE to be had ut ASli'S. nearly opposite the
~ Fountain Inn, Main Street, h kton. Md.
You Farmers who are getting high prices for
grain. go with the crowd there to lay in fall stock
OF Clothing. Cloths, Satinctts, Flannel, Muslins.
Boots. Shoes, Has Caps and Groceries. all would
well to call and see them ICct. I, -.
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Notice 10 Creditors.

TlllS is to Give Notice, that the subscriber
l. Of Cecil county, has obteincd from the
Orphans Court Of said county, letters Of .id-
mnistration on the personal estate of
Joseph W. Veazcy,
late Of said county, decd. All persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased, are
hereby warned to exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof duly authenticated, on or
b fore the
18th day ofDcccmbcr, 1855.
they may otherwise by law, be excluded from
all benefit Of said estate. All persons in
dcbtcd to said estate, are requested to make
immediate payment to the subscriber. Given
under my hand this 23rd day of December,
1854, JAMES W. EEAIEY.
Admir- of osaph W. Veazey, decd.
Test-J II. LAMAR, Reg. Dec 90 CIV
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FRENCH rRUSSES,

w&tGnIEG LESS THAN y OUNCES.
FOR THE CURE OF HERNIA OR RUPTURE.
4 CkNpWLED.ED by the highest medical au-
4 ihortics o! Phil deli phi ncomp bly, sumo
rlor to any othc1 in US. rutcr'rs will be gr4tci
u lc IN that the occasion nov ofir to u 0curc not
only he lishtcst nd most easy but 5 durable a
russ $ any Other in len of hcrumhrous and IN
comfort bic article usually sold. There is no diff.
Guilty .tt"ndiug he Il ting. nd when the D ID is To-
ed, il will retain its position w'thou change
Persons at distance un bic to ell ON h, sub
serIbet N have the Truss sent 10 any address by
RENTING FIVE DOLLARS for the single Truss. or
III, for tse doublc-with measure round the hip
and 81 ting sic effected. It will b, exeh ngcl to
suit If no ting. by returning it once. unsolcl
For sale only by the Importer
CALEB ii. NEEDLES.
Cor. Twelfth & RACE Streets Philadelphia.
= Ladies' requiring the bncf of Mech meal
Imports, owing o dcr3ng ment of he Internal
'rgans, inducing fyll'Hg of the Womb Vocal Pull
monary. iyspcpt c. Nervous and Spinal We knees
re Informed mt a c0mpc cnt and cxpc icnoed
LADY viii he in Ht.onlmc2 attcn lance At the rooms
tsct apart for tn ir elusive tlsc) No ia TWELFTH
St, lst door below il zee. June q ly
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HFcTAEsg4Agas'S
Fire and BURGLAR tsrOof Safe DcDot

No. li5 pfuH street, BqItimorc,
directly Opposite the United States Hotel )
M L are extensively engaged in the man
w ufactllrc Of Salamandcr Safes. suitable
for Banks, Merchants. jewelers. al. business
men generally. who desire to procure an arti.
Gle OF that quality which will in the most try
ing fire, prove true and reliable nsurancn
against the ravages of the flames. Wherein
books and other valuablcs have been prcserv-
ed secure midst the fire by which they wore
wrapped, and amongst the burning ruins
where for Is hours our Safes have lain, pre-
serving their contents unScorchcd.
Our Safes are made not merely to sell. but
each one is put up with the expectation that
some day it may be subjected to Il DIES
TROIlAG ORDEAL.
Oar attention being devoted exclusively to
thus branch of business, we are thereby emf
Died to sell what we Gun consistently recon-
mend as genuine. and can furnish to ems
toners our safes at prices much below the
rates nargcd by those who sell only as agents
Our enviablc reputation won by attention and
care in our manufacturing department. shall
not be brought into discredit by the disposal
Of safes clearing our inscription,) Of an infe-
rior quality.
Our present stock in store at our d apot have
all the improvements recently added to our
Fire, Burgiar, oad Damp Proof .Safes,-includ-
ing patent impenetrable POWDER PROOF
LOCk-naking the most complete safeguard
against fire and rogucS, ever yet offered to
the Public.
Persons in need ola genuine Safe, will fad
in our stock all styles and sizes, suited to the
wants Of the business community.
In addition to our own manufactures we
shall always be supplied with the Phunix and
other cheap Safes, many OF which were taken
III exchange for those Of our own make.
BANK P,4ULTS d FAULT Doors,
furnished at the shortest notice.
MCFARLAND Il CO.,
.Iar % y 1l5 Pratt ST.. BALTIC.
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FURS! FURS!!
FsEa1s II T.. EANlsskkT,
(SucceSsor to Hartley & knight,)
Bedding and Garnet Warehouse,

No. Is Sopih SccJwi 81, PhihitpAia,
FIVE DOORS ABOVE SPRUCE STREET.
NIHEHE he keeps constant'y on hand ru' as
" 51r men of every article in hi. line o. b,s ne IS
tEAIuLhS. FEATHER BEDS, Patent Sprin.
ACTRESSES. Cured Hair Mos Ilusk and Straw
Ma retses; Ne'yet Tapestry. Tapestry. brussels
ihrce-P = Ingram. Nrnitiar I'st Rag and Temp
CARrETlNGS; OIL CLOTHS CANTON MAT
Ilh|S. Co'on and Spanish Matt'ngs. Floor and
,ta ! bragg is. Heath Rags, Door Mats T\?fE and
PItN" COVERS. TO which lie respectfully invites
'he ate IN OF purchasers. Sept 80 ly
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G. ARD.
UUTH HNHo,lhc' 10 my frlcnds and The public
at have it's returned from the city with Il
and carefully selected stock of
Goods. ysGItS & ssancs. EEnfS

and CAPS. READY MADE CLOTHING. Hard
ware. pnccnsTarc, Groceries and an assortment of
t"oiS generally pit in country Store all of
which will sci low. Thankful rorthe very libcr-
at patron 'gc bestowed upon m. would solicit a
continuance Of thc same and cordially invite all 9TH
cr' to EXAMINE my stock, viii be pleased to show
yod through them. JACOB f.. ASH
Nn,n s.. nearly opposite the Fountain Inn
VrtoDiF 'ih, 81. Elk on Md
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NilalNc tan.
WAEjst -, J2WIaa4 AND
s9iIE G:& ~ ARE.

W4AEjs. ~, -tI Ia24 AND
sgI.y YER WARE.
~, ZinA FERRIS 33E. rouyun of Forrrt
~ 4 $50 tRNEr srEsrrs. WlLsnNuroy hay,
s-@@.S On hand he largest us-or ineul Of iii,
MAt''lrS JEWEhIH nj &jhFENWARE Il
b. 10 ni IN The %tae. aui respectfully solicit the
at n.on Of the ct hc..s Of '.l-.>TpN md t., gi,.ni
y 90 'o stock e"l'sI5 NJ II. IL. % The ol owing
AZ. lies:
ENGLISH WATCHES. in God or s. v.r Cases.
i.iraari Wills Gh.onomater Watches sole
AEeuy.
,,,hl'. %tay"nson's do do do.
Mm: go2p'rs j0plcS and Leyet Wa ahas.
>" !, Tobias Il Cos Liverpool Watches
Jog 'ohas,ns do. do. IN ID, ex.
pr ss,y or -sl
VIM i.obiason's do. do
r.%os:,. j '"m3sd's DO. DO DO. D.ailw4y
Tine krepc.sl
les Nh evils do do (RaiIyo,.
I mo keep rsl
Jno. lie b,ry & Cos do. do.
FINE SWISS WATCHES.
Jules Jur;e on Hop.nh,ccn Chronometer.
A 'cnlr's Geneva shrunomc.es
y 'l"s ,rne. hG, er and /. pines, very fine J
taeheron Constantine Geneva, very fne)
fumes 20 lyoi, eg. Gcn.vI.
r. Ma hes PcFt.u.
Hrigue.. fIris. very iue1
Chr. Z. itssot son. )io:lc) &C.
JEWLhRY.
tina sets consisting OF Rrea-t Pins. Ear Rings
an" bracelets o. the me pm tern; u old Chain.
Me!Alons, Pencils. Cuff Pins &C.
sihNEkWABE
IN The Sigcr department. wo arc prcn,rcd 70
firm sh the late patterns. The Tuscan and + izo.
be hgu w rlItai cl II to coin in ,,ur+ V aud "a
cheap a can b. purchased in rs country. Also.
Ian &c assortment OF plain Silver spoons. forks Sc
Ie4 Sets Plglri U'0.c IJt,bjo ,,oJ p.oo.o
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Mercantile.
Notice Of Removal.

Ma have now removed to our new and
w spacious Store Honse, in North East.
opposite the Methodist Church, where we are
prepared to sell new and fashionable STYLES
OF dress and other goods, as low as they can
be mad IN the city. for cash or country pro.
dncc, and would respectfully solicit an in.
Speciion Of our stock aud prices, orwhch we
name in part:
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Eseady-imade Clothing.

blankets hannels, tickngs, shifting. stripes,
hHs!ins' hats, caps, boots, shoes, brogans.
CATERS, &c.
ALSO
Gnns, game bags, shot belts powder TASKS.
COX and other percussion caps. &c
groceries, hardware. quecnswarc wooden
ana willow ware. &c. HUGHES BROS.
North East. Dec
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Watches, Jewelry, &c.
&. Nj. MUNSON s. BRC.,
CLOCK, WACH, JEWELRY,
md VARIETY STORE,

md H.lRIETY STORE,
Opposite tie Court House, EIkton, Nd
WHERE the following articles mpy be Lad
w together with great variety not hele tLu
mcrated:
Watches, gold and sil- Napkin Rings,
ver from SS tn S 80 Scissors Hooks,
Gold Rings, u large as-FInscr Shields,
sortment, Coll Specks,
Plain, Seal. Self andSilver do
rnelian do. lha,a do
EARRINGS, various patio mmon do
terms, Spectacle cases.
Gold Watch Seals, Fine pocket Gallery,
8. Keys. great variety,
sc Hooks, Fine English Scissors
:: " fob chainsiiazois from - 10 S 20
" g Vrstdo. Slrors, gosd
g " Guard do article,
g. M"lalions, Twerzers,
90 Lockcts, Key Rings,
&c ROSES, Tooth Brushes,
= Watch Buckles, Nail do
90 Pens, Shaving do
&c " and Pencils, Clothes do
90 Shirt Studs. Hair do
3 Sleeve Buttons, Comb do.
8. Collar do. English and Iniin Fsb
Cuff Pins. her Dressing combs
Coral Armlets. Long do.
q" Necklaces, Pocket Dc.
Silver Thimblcs, Fine Ivory do.
SOLID Steel. and open doPen Holders;
Silver Albala and BritSewing Birds,
tania Spoons, SILK Guards,
Silver Sonp Ladies', Buck PurSes,
Butter Knives, Port Monnairs, an end
Salt Spoons, less variety,
Mustard do. arpenters' Pcncils5
Thermometers, Drawing do.
Emery cushions, Buckles for Cravats,-
shaving cream, Read Purses,
do Soap, Nioln Strings,
Accordcons an In-rapcr Weights,
Structors, Match SAFES,
ologne and other PerCandle Stick,
fnmrry, rrd Baskets
Table, tea, salt and desB oquei Holders,
srit Spoons, and many Coat Loops,
other articles,
Embracing the greatest variety of Fancy
Goods ever offered in Elkton, al of which will
be sold at the lowest rats.
watches and BE svclry Repaired
ia II articles warranted to be as recon-
inenled, or no sale. Dec 10
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4 j SCOTT & BRO. will pay the high
Il. Cash prices for Wheat Corn. and Oats.
B. Bags finished. Apply altheir stor
AZ ton, opposite Js hnson'sH otcl.
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TIME gs ON TEaE yyayG.

"A Nd 1t Is imporlant that every family shonI
IN be able to measure its flight, and to VI
serve the vibrations of the Pendulum how it
makes up the hours, days, weeks, months and
years There was time when this could not
DC done by att, but the Improvement of time
has brought about the time when every man
can avail himself o. the means OF marking the
moments as they Fly, by calling al the
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In Cecil county
Circuit Court, in
: Equity, Drccin-
Der 18th, 1851.
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DR.. TERRI ELS HEALING OlNrNEyT.

Is doing NOR
lcvlatc huns
suffering I h a
all oihcrmc1l
icines oflhe
kind in this 4
country put !
together. II I
Isa Snic. sure /
a ID pleasant \
Remedy, and
contains no
poison.
,,
1T CURES AN
MN AII.-.I. L. L.
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NJ 2ln and Boys Wear.

Blue, black and brown cloths, So 90 to 81 On
PetcrSham and Tcviot cloths,
very heavy; 200 ono
black cashmere and French
doeskin fancy caSsimcre ~ 2o5
rs ted colors plain sutinctt. A. ~
plaid. striped and mixed do so 81
brown and grey kcrscy. - 81
Also, Il large and well selected stock of
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Legal Notices.
n ss'fEd'k.

Davis y. Casseday, Sa
rail- Jane Casseday. James
CdSSeday. Jr, Ruth Anna
taSstday, infants. bv
their nest friend, Davis
b. CasSoday.
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- II TER SCDMpDUND SYRUP OFTAR WILD
IL CHERRY AND WOOD NAPITIIA.
'onshs, Colds A hm1. Bronchitis. Whoouiuv
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-30
MisttlIautous.
SPECULATING IN WHISPERS.
BY SOL. SMITH.

There lived in Macon dandifed
individual, whom we will call jerks.
This individual had a tolerably favor
ably opinion of his personal appear
ance. His fingers were hooped with
rings. and his shirt-bosom was deck
ed with magnificent t-pin; coat,
hat, vest, and boots were made exact
ly to fit: he wore kid gloves ofremark-
able whiteness,; his hair was oiled
and dressed in the latest aud best
style; md to complete his killing ap.
pearance, he sported an enormous
pair of red ,ehiskers. OF these whis-
kers, jerks was as proud as young
cat is of her tail when she first discov-
cred she had one.
was sitting one day in brokers'.
Office, when jerks came in 10 inquire
the price Of exchange on New York.
He was invited TO sit down, and Sc
gar was offered him. Conversation
turning on the subject Of buying and
selling stocks. n remark was made by
gentleman present that he thought
noperson should sell out stock in such.
and.such abank ut that time. as itmast
get better in few days.
IL will sell any thing I've got, if |
can make anything on It," replied
jerks.
"0hl no." replied one. "not any
thing; you wouldn't sell your vhisk-
ers."
A loud laugh followed this chance
remark. jerks Immediately answer.
ed: "I would; but who would rant
thcmg Any person making the pur,
chacc would lose money by the opera.
ton. I'm thinking
"Well," l observed, 81 would be
willing to take the speculation, il the
price could be made reasonable"
"Ohl III sell 'em cheap" answer.
ed jerks. winking at tho gentlemen
present.
"what doyoa call cheap?" in.
quired.
"I'll sell 'em for fifty dollars" an
swered jerks. putting forth cloud ol
smoke across the counter, and repeat
ing the wink.
"Well, that is cheap; and you'll
sell your whiskers for fifty dollars?"
81 will"
"Both of them?"
Both of them"
"IH take them! When can have
them?"
"Any time You choose to call for
them"
Every well-tbey're mine. think
| shall double my money on them, at
least.
took abill of sale as follows:
"REcEIvED of Sol. SMITH F[y
Dollars in full for my crop of whisk.
ers. 10 be worn and taken care Of by
me, and delivered TO him when called
for. j. JENKs.
The sum Of fifty dollars was paid,
and jerks left the brcker's-office in
high glee, flourishing five Central
Bank rs, and telling oil his acquaint
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-30
A thrilling paragraph.

well remember the Cap ain OF the
Moselle, which exploded at Cincinnati
some years ago. but who was. at the
time / speak Of, commanding another
boat, trading from Cincinnati to New
Orleans. View followed by anoth-
er boat, from whose chimneys rushed
gigantic columns Of thick black smoke,
showing that she was urging her speed
by burning rosin--a very common de-
vice in such cases on the Western riv-
ers. Our Captain went foaming and
swearing through the boat in tre-
menduous excitement An old lady,
a cabin passenger. went up TO him and
begged him TO 20 more slowly. All
waited TO hear. what he would say. |
shall never forget his answer: Mad
am" said he swearing a horrible oath.
II knew every soul on board would
be blown TO hell. would not suffer
that boat 10 pass mel'--He did not
suffer IL. and his impious blasphemy
for that time was permitted by his
Creator 10 60 unpunished. A few
months afterwards. however. he com.
manded the Moselle. aud when the
terrific explosion Of that boat took
place, caused as was asserted. by the
Captain leaning his weigh, against the
safety-valve. and declaring that he
would not loose an inch Of steam-he,
poor wretch. was blown a hundred
feet through the air. and his head
forced, up TO the 5 houlders. through
the roof Of a shed standing near the
wharf, Charleston Courier.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-30
BR0OKVLLE FRIDAY,

powers, subversive ofpublic liberty.
to enforce the obnoxious statute. The
bill before US supplies those new
powers. This is the fourth act. II is
easy to be seen that il cannot be the f.
nal power.
Sir, | look with sorrow, but with no
anxiety. upon these things. They will
have their end, before long. in COM
plete discontinue. Iabide the time.
and wait for the event. l perform my
duty, the only duty which remains for
me now, in protesting against the
enactment of this.law, and in express
ing to you my conviction that you are
travelling altogether in the wrong d.
rection. Ifyou wish to secure respect
to the Federal authorities, to cultivate
harmony between the States, to secure
universal peace, and to create new
bonds ola perpetual union, there is on
ly one way before you. Instead of
adding new penalties, employing new
agencies. and inspiring new terrors,
you must 60 back to the point where
your mistaken policy began, and con-
form your Federal laws to the MAGMA
CHARTA, to the CONSTITUTION, and to
the RIGHTs OF NAN.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-30

mani iestation Of approval.
"Sir," said he, 81 am not ashamed
to avow myself believer in the "high.
er law" l hold myself amenable to
that law, and avow, myself, my alle-
glance to the Supreme Power that
enacted it. ! would not, save for the
weiehticst reasons. declare my inten.
tion to disregard any human enact.
ment; but, Mr.. Speaker, tell you,
and tell this House. that I..cannot and
will not obey the requisiiion of that
Fugitive Slave billl l will brave your
penalties, if 1t need be. / will meet
fiues and Imprisonment; and if the
same grace shall help me that sus-
tanned my murderedibrother, will meet
death itself rather than aid in the exe-
cution of that infamous enactment. -
And the galleries applaudedl-
Say, does not the world move? This
is an Illinois Legislature. not three
score and ten miles from the blood
stained spot where that murdered
brother" laid down his life.
Mr.. Lovejoy's was the first exposi-
ton of the doctrines of his school ever
heard in our State House. Southern
members, who listened for the first
time in their lives to an abolition
trade" were surprised that principles
so Just and conclusions so irresistible
could be raked out of the depravity in
to which they have supposed all Anti
Slavery men to beplunged. A family
Of Kentuckians-good people in the
main. but violently prejudiced against
everything that does not chime in with
Southern notions of "the institution"
was present. After the speech was
concluded, and while the crowd was
going down from the gallery to the
rotunda. one member of this family
said to another, his voice yet husky
from ill-concealed emotion, "John, is
that Abolitionism?" "Yes." said
John, Il reckon that's all there is of it.
"Then," replied the first, ~ have
been an Aboitionist for more than
twenty years. only l am such an old
fool that | didn't know it!' The
avowal of this old man is significant,
and it opens to us all, the hope that
when the doctrines of the Anti Slavery
men are understood NOT to mean mig.
ger stealing" and "amalgamation'
when they may, be canvassed and
discussed, like other questions ofvi-
tai interest. in oar Legislature, and
the most benlelIted portions sof the
world, the Ssfte of Illinois' win move
faster than ever before. God speed
The day!
The progress Of opinion in our State
is steady and rapid. The events of
the year past have precipitated what
has long beens impending. The pco-
pie are tired of Douglas and his whis-
ky crew; and however he may boast,
however he may continue to brave his
fate, the public sentiment that he has
outraged by his subserviency to the
South is surely pointing to his final
overthrow and political ruin.