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EUROPEAN AFFAIRS.

The news By the laat Liverpool steamer 1.-THE Atantic is
more speculative than real. General Simpson specuates
upon the probable movements of the Russians Gor,scha
ko specuates upon the trfng damage sustained by the
last bombardmen and the London Times speculaes upon
the effect of the next iron tempest which is to be hurled
into Sebasopol The Paris correspondent of the New
York Commercial Advertiser writing the 9Th instant
says
q The intelligence from the Crpea s of the contra
dctory description. While preparations for the assault of
the Maako appear to be in process it widely circulated
here that assault will be made the slaughter would
Justify the attempt in OF success, while famine
compel bloodles surrender. On hand tho
Russians known to be preparing another attack the
Tchernaya with 1000 and the ability undertake
such enterprises indicates lack Of provisions Besides
Crimea said to be secured from suffering this respect by
to April 1856. Letters from the neghboi hood
the Putrd state that army of worknen
in isoatng the bridge Of Tchoungar from attack by filling
up the shallow approaches with EARTH II may safely be said
that the expected that of another Taktr bat
tie with the Russian outside army.
The military editor Of the journal des Dbas considers
that Gortschako in planning the battle of the Tchernay
has shown himself skul accan but deficient in inspa-
ton In Short the action well planned, but badly
cuted For the failure Of execution, Gortschako makes
Gen. Read the scapegoat At St. Petersburgh where
said the idea of the battle the Emperors
expected be sacrificed unless he speedily retreyes his
reputation"
Affairs in Italy wear troubled threatening aspect
There is strong probability of French and English inter-
venton in the affairs Of Naples although the London
Times amusngly enough informs its readers that 'nciter
France England would accept rood of King Bombas
beautiful territory Paris correspondent commenting
the Illness article which contains this remarkable state
ment, Gays:
Barely has newspaper article produced effect equal
to that of the London Times upon the state Of things
II IL bp n1a
cares that western Europe will cry God speed
This article the universal topic OF yeste
day at the Bourse In of the overthrow the Neapo
tan Bourbons Prince Murat be considered their
probable Insnrecton possible at any mo-
mcnt in Lombardy, Rome, and Naples Rome ia offending
France by its conduct toward her ally Piedmont The Ans
TRANS have furnished the West with motives enough for in
difference toward the maintenance of their rule Italy The
King Of Naples denened In short the condition of the
peninsula such and such the the great pow
es toward each other that Italy reasonably hope that
blow struck for her Independence will find both
and France willing TO lend hand"
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SENATOR DOUGLAS ON SLAVERY,

Senator Douglas has written short letter. In auswet to
an invitation 10 deliver lecture slavery in Boston du-
ring the next winter which with admirable brevy
and comprehensiveness the dnty which all north
ern in regard the discussion of the subject Of
slavery II his example could be followed by all northern
statesmen the peace and harmony of the country could be
Immediately and permanently restored. The following is
Judge Douglas letter:
CHICAGO, Sept IL, 1855.
GEsTLEMEs have the honor acknowledge the receipt
OF your polite Invitation deliver lecture the subject Of
slavery at the fremont Temple Boston, the eth OF Feb
ruary next, such time during the winter my
convenience win permit Regarding slavery domestic
regulation, which derives its existence and support from the
local laws Of the several States where prevails and with
which neither the federal government the citizens
thores Of other States have any right interfere except
to perform their constitutional obligations in reference to the
rendition of fugitiyes have deemed it my duty
citizen of saveholdng State to discuss the supposed
advantages evils with the view OF sustaining destroy
ing the domestic institutions of sister States, with which,
under the constitution and laws of the land have right
to interfere and for the Of which am in
wise responsible
You WILL therefore, permit say, with all due respect
that neither my tastes my public duties will permit me to
accept your polite invitation.
have the honor TO be- very respectfully, your obedent
servant S..A. DOUGLAS.
Messrs. DR.. JAMES w. STONE,
and others, committee.
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non. ROLAND JoNEs's LETTER.

The circulation in Louisiana of report that the Hon.
Roland Jones' who made efficient and faithful demo-
cratic representative in the last Congress had joined the
know-nothngs, has called forth the following straight
forward and orchle Iebuke from that gentleman IT APP
pears in the Louisiana Courier
SHREVEPORT, {La.,) August %, 1855.
Your favor OF the 10th inst has been received
You say requested by several members of the demo-
cratic party inform that the knownohings claim
ing me having given in my adhesion to their principles
since my return from Washington and you further say that
1t is currently reported Mount Lebanon and in parts of
Claiborne, that have actually joined the order
This will, doubtless, be looked upon an admirable joke
by every one who knows thing of character
ltics principles. have not joined the know-nothng, or
party have any sympathy for their princi
pies. belong political party but the democratic party
desire belong other for approve of the principles
of that party believing that the party OF the
sution-the only national partythe only party that
save the Union from the mad attacks of northern know
nothing and abolition traitors.
Sir it is matter of grave establishment to me how any
southern whose ambition does not swallow up his
rosn have been the last Congress and
the principles of the American party We there none
but bterest and most relentless enemies OF the South
from the northern States advocating the party Not
one national from the northern States but belonged to
the old line democracy and opposed the know nothngs.
Every man been elected from the northern States
ms senator representative in Congress- by the
know nohng pledged to the support of and abb
clifton sentiments. How, then, as southern man,
knowing thng quit party that has always stood
for the rights Of the South and join party which is moving
heaven and earth to snnhilae the democratic party
The know nothing party is not party Of principle, but
party Of prescription.
Hostility to slavery and to the rights Of the south Is what
gives strength the Individuality to foreigners and to
Catholics what gives strength at the South am opposed
to all this because believe it is against the spirit Of
Declaration Independence federal constitution against
the whole spirit and genn our republican institutions
ha
me to elaborate my objections to this party.
In conclusion you authorized to to my friends that
am too thoroughly democrat to quit that party for
oser and last of ALL for party that procribes men on
count of their rlece of birth and their religion.
Very truly, ynir friend,
6s7ts 3s ROLAND JONES.
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Logger Be any daaresmsnt among American patriots who
have educated under the influence OF free nuoDs or
whose souls have been inspired by the genial influence Of
Christianity. fLong and continued cheers
Annexed to the address the following resolutions
Resoived That we regard the repeal Of the Missouri
Compromise the violation of the elective franchise in Kansas
by shareholders Of Missouri the atrocous legislation OF
the of those shareholders with the design OF
establishing slavery in Kansas in defiance OF the wishes OF
the settlers the removal Of Gov keeder and the
lection of Gov Shannon by President Pierce evncng
determination the part OF the Executive and his abettor
slavery the public Territories in violation OF
good faith, public sentiment, and constitutional law
Resood That the approval of those proceedings BY the
press the slave States convnces that the extension OF
slavery them than the of good faith
Difference to the federal constitution and that we have
hope Of maintaining our just rights In the Union but by
political antecedents and resolving sup
port candidate for public office who is not decidedly OPP
posed to the extension OF slavery.
1t is scarcely necessary for remark the forego
ing proceedings that they develop Enthusiastically the pur-
pose of merging all other questions in the single issue OF
opposition slavery and this issue TO combine every
species of fanatiesm in great northern combnaen
under the of '1the republican party They show
with equal clearness that whilst Kansas affairs made
prominent in the movement they only resorted TO be-
cause they happen furnish convenient materials for ag
taton The real issue thus rendered by the abolition
leaders be by national men, united under the
ganization of the democratic party There is now no
other national organization TO it. That it viii be
met and with success fully warranted in predict
ing from the determined national spirit which is now ami
mating true patriots in every section Of tho Union Strip
ped of all its appliances to excite the prendces and pas
son the Kansas question presents the simple issue whether
or not the constitution is to be violated and the Union de-
sroyed to enable the fanatcism or the treason of few
dangerous political spectators to obtain the rens OF
government On such issue, to doubt the triumph OF
united democracy would be to doubt the devotion OF the
people TO real repubcanism and TO doubt their capacity
for rational selfgovernment They will not he imposed
upon by the new name which aboitionsm assumes Ado
lionism is a5oonism STILL although it assumes the name
of repubticaRiM.
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THE STRENGTH OF THE UNION.

THE Union had proved too strong for notification too
strong for secession and would strong abo
ton. That fell spirit would be crushed whenever was
brought in collision with the federal in
chuetts The people there would involve the country
in civil and revolution in their opposition to slavery
These remarks understood to have been made in
speech by Governor Adams, of South Carolin.
They just, forcible and eloquent tribute to the
strength of the federal Union Devotion to the consttu-
ton which is the real bond Of Union is tho sentiment
that pervades al hearts that truly patriotic and con-
stitutes the great element of its strength. AS the Union
rests upon the constitution only be endangered by
assaults upon that instrument Whenever these assaults
threatening aspect the love Of the constitution is
not slow to rally the patriots of the land to its
How important therefore, that every public question
should be subjected with ndiscrminae scrutiny to the
test of consuonality Experience fully proves that
violation of the constitution fails entail on the
country evil consequences Aboltonsm at once con-
demned by this test and hence it is that in its anatical
warfare upon the South has been compelled rely for
its justification upon law higher than the constitution
aboitonsm becomes powerful and dangerous but there
is too universal devotion to the constitution in the Amer
lean heart to allow any fanacism to gain permanent
strength that will endanger the Union. We look with
confidence to the next presidential contest in 1885,
complete and final prosration of aboonism The ques-
abolitionsm not and in that issue look for the COM
pet vindcaton of the foregoing remarks of Governor
Adams
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THE PROSPECT IN MARYLAND.

correspondent Of the Philadelphia Argus in Washing
ton county, Maryland writes as follows:
The democratic party is fairly in the field this
county and from the signs Of the times think shall rout
the horde OF fanatics this fall horse foot and Dragons
with suoh leaders as COL Bowie, Col Gale and the Hon.
VIM, T. Hamilton"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-09-22

Wehavc the uthority of the Augusta Chronicle (know-
nothng) for stating that Hon Robert Toombs has taken
open and decided stand for the reelection of Governor
johnson in Georgia At the present time there is but
course for all true patriots to take,
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KENTUCKY,

The democracy of Kentucky the 9th Of October next
win meet in council at Lexington to consult in
regard the safcty Of the republic The friends of the
constitution and Of sound national democratic principles
are rallying in all parts OF the country.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-09-22

1t will be seen from the above that the plurality against
Morrill, the abolition and know-nohng candidate is
eight thousand fire hundred
At the gubernatoral election held last year the vote
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-09-22

THE ELECTION In MAINE
The sate of Maine publishes the following unofficial
returns Of the vote for governor at the late election
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-09-22
THE LATE DEMONSTRATION IN PHILADELPHIA.

a.
The Albany Argus thus notices the great democratic
demonstration in Philadelphia Monday evening last
The democratic meeting at Philadelphia the 10Th
imposing affair." and afforded evidence that
democrats of Pennsy fully aroused the mpor-
of the present contest multitude assembled
and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed Speeches made
by Hon. Mr.. Richardson Of Illinois, Mr. Nicholson editor
the Washington Union, Mr.. Foney Of Philadelphia Mr. d..
Z. Sckes OF New York and many Others Interesting let
ters received from General Cass, Governor Wse
Governor Bgle exVice President Dallas Senator Sdell
Louisiana and others. This enthusiastic numerous
gathering affords gratifying that the democrats
STAND fast by their principles and may be
lied do their part in achieving brilliant triumph for
the democracy OF the Union in 1855.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-09-22

The Portland Argus in view of the late agricultural
and political results 10 Maine pointedly observes:
bounul harvest the State over, such IL raised
farms and gathered the ballot box is years security
against corruption and famine"
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uAxr IsxAsL E. JAnEs, No. s2 South Tenth sues', in.A
NJ !, ou yenesl travelling AGENT assisted by Wn. H. WILD,
JeHx CoLuss DxKRIxe, HAANrT H. o. 'Ahss' iA"'
d. Nros, Il. w. MORRISON, r.. w. Wiley WV. L. WAyssAAH'
AtEx. H. Carson, ID. X Musrix, BEs. r. SWAIN A. AA"'
and r. DAVE.
90 bir Hxrxr Lewis, of Montgomery Alabama our sen
ea travelling Of Alabama and
vsod by o. r. LEWIS, Lxwrs. and SAMUEL ~ LEWIS
m M, O. " J.xrs No. Harrison street, Cincinnati, ONO u
our general collecting agent the Western States and Ie1a
assst.d by h. j. THoMAs g. w. RAMsAr WiLuAA H. IhohA
THos NJ JAMES G. ri. L. WIsknAH A. L. ChipA' sna p WIZ
LIAM IRwis Receipts Of either will be good.
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The Montgomery Sentinel although but recently estab
shed is rendering important service in the great reaction
AIRY movement which is going forward in Maryland
In the last issue Of the Sentinel find less than nine
cards. signed by twenysx citizens of the Rockville district
who having been deludcd into the knownothng order
have taken this public method expose and repudate the
traorous objects of the secret organization, and
their determination to support the men, measures
and principles of the democratic party, the only true
conservative constitutional party of the country. The
Sentinel adds
There thirty others in Rockville district who have
the conclusion, and denouDce society
unconstitutional organization but, to avoid nooriety, will
publish their Any knownothing doubling this
can be satisfied by calling at this office"
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The Portland (Maine) Argus mentions, significant
fact that far the returns have been received but
person who voted in favor of the present liquor law has
been returned to the legislature The exception to the
great revolution made in the legislature is Mr. Scammon
Of Saco. He viii be much object of mark in the
next general the solitary democrat in the Hiss
legislature Of Massachusetts.
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to themf"
The next indication TO the purposes of the anti-sla-
very agitations which deem proper to Lnde to is
presented in the proceedings of republican mass con-
venon' held in New York the 10th inst The follow
ing from the address and the resolutions adopted
by the convention too plain require word Of com
ment:
But the time has when feaIty party should rive
place to loyalty to freedom when tng questions policy
and expediency should give way to grave consideration
the inalenable rights of humanity. Loud cheers
"The republicans of the city New York. in
convention, disregardng their former party asoca
ons deeming the question of human slavery and the aggre
sons Of the slave power momentous than all others
require the consideration and call for the action Of
further spreading the free Territories country
and in abosng slavery and the slave traffic wherever
government have the constitutional power.
I'm their abor for the accomplishment Of these objects
they solicit the aid and assistance OF ell their
There other questions of moment that arrest the attention
of the people but there none, all others
bned equally The questions of incompetence
pauperis and crime and the and best
calculated TO prevent these evils claim the consideration
clowczens and the exercise Of their most deliberate
judgment Tho questions Of public education commerce.
agriculture the mechanic arts public improvements and pub
lie charities and the extent to which legislation may prop
ery aid them all questions worthy of thought and upon
which In detail and in particulars there may be
difference Of opinion but to the question the
ura equality Of all in regard to the inaenabc rights
OF lite liberty and the pursuit Of happiness there should
, 1855-05-05

'THE New POSTAGE AcT.-It has been a
matter of controversy>as to when the new
postage law comes into operation, as the
language of the act is, that it shall " take
effect and be in force from and after the
commencement Of the next fiscal quar- er
after its passage" some Supposing that the
next fiscal quarter begins on the lst of
July, and Others on the LIST of April
/ There could hardly seem TO be question
that the act was Intended to take effect on
the list Of April and the Postmaster Gen
following Official notification
Notice is hereby given, that, agreea-
bly, TO un act Of Congress approved March
3d, 1855, the following rates of postage
are to be charged, on and after the first
day of April next, in lieu Of those now es-
tablishcd, to wit p:
On every single letter conveyed in the
mail between places in the United States,
for any distance not exceeding three thou
sand miles, three cents and for any dis
tancc exceeding three thousand miles, ten
cents.
From and after said first day Of April
prepayment is required, excepting upon
such as are to or from foreign country or
to Offices Of the government on official bu-
siness. The franking privilege remains un-
changed.
From and after the first day Of January,
eighteen hundred and fifty-six, postmasters
are required to place postage stamps upon
all prepaid letters on which such stamps
may not have been placed by the writers.
BY the third section Of the act the. Pest
master General is authorized to establish n
uniform system for the registration of valu-
able letters. This provision Of the law
will be carried into effect, and special in
Siructions therefor will be issued to post
masters as soon as the necessary blanks
can be prepared and distributed.
JAMES CAMPBELL,
Postmaster General.
Post Office Department, March ..
, 1855-05-05

D6r The RUSSIAN REvELAToNs.-The
Washington correspondent of the Adrcrti-
ser says that the document of Russian reve-
lations privately communicated to the
President few days ago, concerning which
so many contradictory opinions have been
advanced, was made known to certain par
ties, In all its details:
"1n that document, Russia distinctly
offers to prove that compact exists be-
tween the Allied powers of Europe to in
terfere in case Of any further attempt at
territorial extension on the part of the
United States government. This is the
main scope of the document; its contents do
not go beyond voluntary tender of evi-
deuce to convict the accused parties to set
at defiance every principle contained in the
Monroe doctrine. After due consideration
of the subject, the President and his advi.
sers came to the conclusion that the whole
matter should be laid on the table as unfit
for discussion ut this particular juncture o.
political affairs. This is perhaps the wisest
decision, under the circumstances, thai
could possibly have been arrived at, for i
would have been impossible to send re
ply to the Car Of Russia without involving
this country in a departure from the patl
she is constitutionally bound to pursue"
, 1855-05-05

Projection OF GOVERNMENT OPFIcERS.-
The following is the bill for the protection
of Government officers, which was passed
by the U. S. Senate on Friday week:
Be it enacted, 3'c., That if suite be
commenced or pending in any State courI
against any officer of the United States OF
other person, for or on account Of any act
done under any law Of the United States
or under color thereof, or for or on account
Of any right, authority, claim or title sci
up by such officer or other person, under
any law Of the United States, and the de
fendant shall, nt the first term OF such
State court after the passage Of this act,
or at the first term of such State court Of
ter such suit shall be commenced, flo pc
tition for the removal Of the cause for trial
into the next circuit court to bo held iu
the district where the suit is pending, or il
there be no circuit court in such district
then to the district court invested with the
powers of circuit court next to be held in
said district, and offer good and sufficient
security for his entering in such court, on
the first day Of the session, copies Of said
process against him, and also for his there
appearing and entering special bail in the
cause, if special bail was originally requi-
site therein it shall then be the duty ol
the State court 10 accept the surety and
proceed no further in the cause; and any
bail that may have been taken shall be dis
charged, and the said copies being entered
as aforesaid in said court Of the United
States, the cause shall there proceed in the
same manner as If it had been brought
there by original process; and any attach
ment Of the goods or estate Of the defend
ant by the original process shall hold the
goods or estate so attached TO answer the
final judgment, in the same manner as by
the laws of such State they would have
been holden to answer such final judgment
had it been rendered by the court in which
the suit commenced; aud the party remov
ing tho cause shall not be allowed to plead
or give evidence Of any other defence thar
that arising under law of the United
States, as aforesaid