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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16
Judge Mclean On the Fugitive Slave Law.

Al opinion or decision has been given by the
Hon Joan MCLEAN, one of the Judges of the SUI
preme Court of the United States, touching the
constiiutionaty and validity OF the Fugitive Slave
Law. Judge Mclean has heretofore been res
views on this question bnt the New York Iri>
bune now expresses its loss of confidence in him.
The case was that of the u. s. Marshal of Ohio.
who was committed for contempt by an Ohio
State Court, for refusing to release gin claimed
as a slave, upon its order. The Marshal was ia
ken before Judge Mclean. A correspondent o.
the New York Cossrier and Enquirer furnishes the
following report of his decision
.'The Judge afirms the Fugitive Act to be con
s,itniional He declares that the provision OF the
law authorizing the Judges OF the Federal Courts
10 appoint Commissioners with judicial powers
that is to create other judges does not coDflIcl
with the Constitution. This is the point on which
the chief legal objection TO the eonstitutonality
of the act has heretofore rested. ! am not aware
that had previously received judicial cognizance
The opinion of Judge LcLean again establishes
for his circuit the principle that the Judgement Of
! State Court upon a writ OF hd6eds corpus is moi
final A person released from custody on such
authority may be Immediately re-arrested by a u
States officer. The Judge intimates his opinion
that the late decisions OF the supreme court o.
Wisconsin, against the constitutlonalIty of the
Fugitive Act, invalid and without authority
In view of this decision, it is affirmed, that
the Supreme Court of the United States is unani
NOUS in support of the constitutonaiity and lie
gality OF the Fugitive Slave Law. The same cor
respondent goes on to say:
The Wisconsin decision will be overturned
and the jurisdiction of all State Courts on ques
tions affecting Federal and State relations, vii
be finally settled and thus will be finally settled
ne once famous controversy OF State Right.
against Consolidation"
4 Wholesale Lau--The following are the pro
visions of law passed by the last legislature o.
this State
Section l. ANY married woman, whose hus
band, either from drunkenness, proAigacy or from
any other cause, shall neglect refuse providt
for her support. or for the support and education
of her chidI and any married woman wht
may be deserted by her husband shall have III.
right III her own name, TO transact business ant
10 receive and collect her own earnings ant
the earnings of her own minor children, and APP
ply the same for her own support, and the supper
and education of such children, free from the con
! troll and interference of her husband any per
son claiming the same, or claiming TO be release,
/ from the same, by or through her husband Pro
vided that if i; be denied by plea, that either o
the causes enumerated in this act, emitting tn
married woman to in her name, exists
III point of fact, then the issue upon the plea shall
be tried and determined by the Jury trying tn
/ case, with the other issue submitted.
Section . That this act shall take effect from
and affe -auhlica.icD
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

II * President Fillmore IS ABOUT 10 visit
Europe
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

zone dale, Low. Co, Nay : b, -.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

Tbegeneral election Cor Governor. Corgre-msD
Members Of the Legislature, and eoanv oasocrs
comes OF In Alabama on ths arst hoaasy (stAl o
August. John A. Winston, the present oovsrnes
q the Democratic candidate, and IIon. GsorRs D
shortddge, (Democrstl b The o.pdidsss Il ths
American, or Kno~-Noshlng party. Thsy a.,
stumping the State, and the respective friend. q
each are sanguine q success.
For Congrssa-In the Mobile Disirict. = A
Stallworth, (Democrst) Demouatic. and Pcarry
Walker, (Dsmocrsil American BarboaF Di-sici
vi 5. Shorter, (Democrail Democratic. snd Julip,
O. Afford, (Whig) American Montgomery Dlsifict.
James " Dovdell, (DsmocraiD Dssnoersic, and z
u. Watts, (Whig) Americsn TslsAcEs Disirici.
y w. Harris, (Dsmocrss) Democratic, and W X
Martin (Democrst) Independent: ruse.loosa d..
uict, Sydenham Moore. CDrmocFafl Democratic
and w. r. Smith, Union Dernoorai) Amrrican-
are all stamping u daily (sundsys sEccp,sd) The
other two districts seem 10 he quiet.
The contest Cor State officers Involves sss,s :.
well s national issue State aid N rsilrosas, .na
American or ov-Noshineam--bosh a whicA
the Demo ratio party arc down On iils thoa@ni
of brick.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27
The Abolitioa Fusion Repudistcd by the
AUericans.

The Cincinnati Times says: "The great body Of
the American party cannot and win not vote for
Mr.. Chase, for he is opposed 10 the principles and
policy Of the American Democratic party, which,
exclusive Of Abolitiouists and old wings Who have
erep, Into Il Cor sinister purposes, numbers at
least 100000 voters In Ohio. This great body Is
no, recognised In the platform u the July 10 con
vention, and more, was grossly lnsul,ed and stig.
mstred by Giddings, the right-hand man Of Chase.
The liberal wings yin not vote for Chase, because
he sold himself 10 the Democracy Cor the United
States senaiorship. The Democracy viii not vote
for Chase Tor, though they loved the treason they
dislike the traitor There are none 10 vote for Mr.
Chase, then, but those $1,000 Abolitlonisis, and
-ay $4,000 fossil whig. The woolly.headcd
candidate Win therefore fall short $4,000 TO 10000
votes Of reaching the guberns,oriAl chair " any
politician can make f.irsr and fuller analyst. Of
the vote Of Ohio than ihls, and spportion Il differ
emily, 80 should Ike 70 see h done. We do not
believe that the frce-soilcrs, Who rvst upon the
Missouri Compromise, and whose origin a. such
dates from iis repeal win fuse With The Abolition
section, which never did, comparatively, number
more than csrporars guard IN Ohio"
II adds extracts from the Highland News
Cen,rvviTls Herald, and Clinton Republican, 10
confirm the appropriately Of Mr.. Chases nom.
nation.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27


wHaf Ma srKFmKss sArs-The Wake county
N. ca eommitiss were 20 snxious 70 ret evidences
ss.ins, ths Americans. that thsy seired With avid
~ On The litter q NJ. sssphens. and readily en-
do-.ea b ~ishous Cor one nomen, entertaining the
Idea that he vss pl,ching Into sheir dear President
and his followers Nc. Stephens, Gays the Norfolk
Bssoea. la hind q political Ishmsslise, whose
had h sssiaa every man and every man sgains,
him. In this letter, endor-~d and circulated by
Dsmeor.ss. he says that the National Democracy
b infscisd vlsh dise..s vorse than ,he dry rot '
In smother pl.ee he ~ysths President sent Reedsr
eu, % Ksn.-s 70 make h free State. 10 our
opinioa ihess too ss,r-oss esnisln the only sousd
laFlc h be -hols hsier. We congratulate our
Draoorssic friends n having found tlsis % worthy
q shem--shs |" DRY Rot party.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27
Department News.

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT General Land Office
Sales of Public Lands-We were informed at the
General Land Office that the sales Of public lands
during the past year amounted to the enormous
total Of nearly fifteen millions Of acres independ-
ent Of the location Of bounty-land warrants.
Posr orrIcE PARrMEsr.--Acting Postmaster
Gsnerai.-Hon. James Campbell Postmaster Gen.
era Ia at present absent from the seat Of govern
ment for the purpose of enjoying brief relaxation
from the arduols duties Of his office. During his
absence Hon. Horatio King, First Assistant Post
master General, is, under the law, acting Postmas-
ter General
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

A MAMMOTH SouAsH--Throdgh the attention Of
our member Of Congress, Colonel T. @. Hunt we
received from the Patent Office at Washington,
last spring, quantity Of seed, which we distribu-
ted among our friends. One of these friends sent
us word yesterday that he wished us to call at his
countingroom, and witness the production Of one
Of these seeds Our readers may imagine our Az
constituent when we saw squash measuring Ave
feet eight inches In circumference, and weighing
one hundred and eight pounds. There Ia not a
spot Of rot or decay about It. but II is as sound as
fresh pippin, and an excellent vegetable for the
table--Nep Orleans Bulletin,
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27
Good News from the Mountains.
A correspondent In the mountains of Georgia
thus writes to the Savannah Republican

A correspondent In the mountains OF Georgia
thus writes to the Savannah Republican;
ITO show you how very popular the principles
of the American party are in the mountains, will
relate you an anecdote true TO the letter. When
the Philadelphia platform was published, the Pres
ident Of the State Council forwarded to the Presi-
dent Of our Council here some FIVE or six copies Of
It, Our President is an old-line Democrat, of the
jackson and Polk school He carried the docu-
ments home from the post Office, and laid them
away, as he thought, very carefully. BY some
means his wife got her hands on them. The old
lady put ON her specs, read one Of them, and was
delighted with its doctrines. Our Council met a
few days afterwards. The President remarked TO
the brethren that he bad received from the Presi-
dent of the State Council several copies Of the
platform adopted by the National Council at Phla-
delphia; and said he: intended to bring them
with me; but when searched for them, found
that my old woman had pasted every one of them
in the blank leaves Of the old family Bible This
announcement was received with one universal
shout, and the Presidents excuse for not producing
the documents granted without dissenting voicei"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

The Plattsburgh Republican says the Hon. Wins.
low G. Watson, Of Port Kent has been presented
by the New York Agricultural Society with mag
nhcent and complete table service for the best
prize essay on agriculture. Il is valued at 81 400
Mr.. Watson Is son Of the late Elkanah Wat
son, the father OF Agricultural Societies in this
country, and one Of the pioneers Of the Erie ca
nal Elksnsh Watson lived 10 the age Of 81, and
left IN manuscript journal Of his eveutful life,
which Is soon TO be published. He was smer-
chant In France during the American Revolution,
and confidential friend Of DR.. Frunklin. His jour
nal embraces period Of more than sixty years
from the commencement Of the Revolution 70 his
destb-snd contains many interesting detsils Of
events In France, England, and America for that
long period.
Talleyrand vas his guest In Albany, after his
Sight ron France. In Englsnd he made the &C
quain,snce Of Burke, For, and windhsm; and In
this .oantsy he enjoyed the friendship Of DEWITT
Clinton and other eminent statesmen. The dsugh-
Ter q NJ. Watson %. the wife Of General Ward,
q we.ichesssr county, N. c. from New York, and
TIE mother 81 Nr. John r. Thompson, Of New Jsr-
ssy. Mr.. Rsnd.l, Of Philsdslphia, and Mrs Col
Burnett, % Ns~ York.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

Two PERSONS DRowYED AT COMFY ISLAND
Wednesday afternoon, Mr.. John Elliott Metho.
dist local preacher of WiliamsbuIgh !. l, and
his daughter, Mary Ann Elliott, were bathing on
the beach at Coney Island, below the Oceanic
House, when they we're swept out by the under
tow, and drowned. Two other persons, Henry
Boyd, Jr., and Miss Eastman, were also caught
in the same current, but fortunately managed 10
secure one Of the boards floating about and we're
towed towards the shore. Miss Eastman had sank
once or twice, and was so overcome by terror and
her injuries that il Is feared she win not recover
She was taken to the Oceanic House, and now lies
there In a dangerous condition. Mr. Boyd escaped
unhurt.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

MASS MEETiNe OF THE AMERICAN PARTY AT
WELDON, N. Give were present at this meeting
on Friday last, and have seldom seen a more en.
thusiastic sssemblsge. Between two and three
thousand persons we're on the ground. An abb,
and eloquent speech was delivered by the Hon.
Kenneth Rayner, Astounding in facts and convinc.
Ing arguments, which must have made deep Inn.
preston on his hearers. He spoke for near Eve
hours, and when he had concluded the large crowd
partook Of bountful barbecue which had been
provided for the occasion Norfolk Beacon.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

ington correspondent of the Alexandra Sentinel,
a few days ago, recommended Mr.. Perkins, clerk
In the Pension Office, as Commissioner fPensions.
But the President differed from Qusntico, and APP
pointed Judge Minot. After this fragrant disre-
gard Of Quantico's advice, we should not be sur
prised II he should desert the administration and
resign his Office as Captain of tho Capitol Police
Poor Quantico
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

The Rochester American publishes an ac-
count Of discussion upon the twelfth clause
Of the Philadelphia platform, at Brockport.
II seemed TO turn upon the following question
"But the practical question TO decide was this
Suppose two Presidential candidates were In nom
nation. "ons The friend Of Bishop Hughes and IN
sAom H. eoafded,s In favor Of foreigners holding
eecs, Of sreisding hs Bibis from our Common
Schools, Of srffis,g apart portion Of lhs Co1mon
School Jsad for the employment Of teachers speak
eng foreign language and protesting the Catholic
faith-opposed 10 any laws preventing the emf
grafton Of paupers and criminals, and opposed TO
any modification Of the Naturalization Laws, and
right on the Slavery question.
" The other In favor OF American born citizens
only holding ofce 10 the exclusion Of all persons
owing allegiance 20 any foreign power, In favor OF
pure Common school system, In which the Bible
should be recognised ss q class book--opposed to
John Hughes and al the minions opposed TO
giving the Catholic Bishops any greater privilege
than Protestant Clergy. In favor Of radical re-
form In the Emigration and Naturalization laws,
and Cor the sake Of the Argument, ryoRg on the
Slavery question, which ought We 10 vote for,
need not tell you how this question was decided ;
suffice Il 10 say, the decision was absolutely unani
mous---uot 4 dissenting voice was raised. The
next day woolly headed republicansm went howl.
ing through the streets, and pills 'fcu In the
market"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

BAcK-AcT1os SrANEER.-Mr. Eiphalet Stubs,
live Yankee, from Connecticut exhibited, at the
Museum his "Patent Bsck.Action Spauker," which,
on being attached to a baby Of any age, watches
over IL like mother; makes Il hush when i be-
comes naughty; obliges il 10 desist from swallow
ing thimbles three cent pieces, pins, or any other
sleep when II doesn't want to; and IL somewhst
older, Il sees that II keeps its hands off the sugar
bowl and jsm-pots, besides making II keep its face
clean and all by the power of its back-sction.
Mirror aud Keystone.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

SAW IN Mrssrssrrrr.--Hon. w. L. Sbarkey, for.
merly Judge Of Mississippi, and late United States
Consul at Havana, has consented to run for seat
In the Lower House Of the Mississippi Legislature.
He IL the candidate Of "sam" and the people.
The Mercury, at jackson, represents the politi.
cal excitement In that State as unprecedented.
Bsrbecues and mass meetings are held all over the
Qtsfe a.t.t.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

sAxN HowARD CoUsTr.--There win be grand
mass meeting Of the American party at Ellicott's
Mills, on Saturday (to-morrow.) There win be a
grand display of fireworks in the evening.
The following distinguished gentlemen have
been invited and are expected to address the
meeting Jacob Broomo, Josiah Polk, Fl. Winter
Davis, Anthony Kennedy, Coleman Ycllott, A. r.
Sellers, W. w. Watkins, Gen. Sands and James
n Ricaud.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

THE GRElr WESTERN LINE or RAILRoADs.-The
vincennes (Indiana) Courant of the l4th says that
the opening of the Ohio and Mississippi railroad
from vincennes to st. Louis, and which gives a
continuous line between Baltimore and 81. Louis,
has brought food Of travel to vincennes that the
most wild ideas did not approach. 1t says from
100 to 1875 passengers come over from 81. Louis
dailvn
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27
The DEVIL RIGHr ron 0scE.-The New York
correspondent of the CongreQationalist writes:

UEflL ht6hT fOh oNIf-luc NNw Iofh
correspondent Of the Congregationaist writes;
"Dr. H., who Is pastor Of an Orthodox church,
had been fer some time annoyed by the forward
ness of a lay brother 10 speak" whenever an op.
portunity wa offered, TO the frequent exclusion Of
those whose remarks had q greater tendency 10
edi6caiion. This had been carried so Gar that the
pastor, whenever he stated that ian opportunity
would now be afforded for any brother TO offer an
exhortation," had always secret dread Of the 10
quacious member. On one special occasion the
latter prefaced prosy, incoherent hsrangue, with
an account OF previous controversy he bad been
CARRYING on with the great adversary. "My
friends" said he, the devil and have been ight
ing for more than twenty minutes; he told me not
70 speak tonight, but | determined would; he
said some Of the rest could speak better than ],
but still felt that could not keep silent he even
whispered that spoke too often, aud that nobody
wanted to hear me; but was not 10 be put down
that way and now that have gained the victory.
must tell you all that Is In my heart Then fol
lowed the tedious barangue aforesaid. As they
we're coming out Of the session room, the good pas
tor inclined his head so that his mouth approached
the ear Of the militant member and whispered ;
" Brother, think the Devil was right
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

These 900 barrels, at 81 per barrel, give the
cost at 81, 050, 900; TO which add 100000 fot
400, 900 pounds Of hops, at 85 cents per pound,
and we have a total outlay Of 81, l55 900 In thu
Lager Beer business, from the breweries Of which
We are informedn
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

We are lna-bssd 10 Mr.. n. Simpson, Of Prince
william county, vlrgipia, Cor copy Of the Bombay
rims. q Nay Id, containing the remarks Of Col.
RssIlnson On The recrps discoveries In Assyra and
n.hyloai.. We regret that the pressure upon our
columns prevents ths publication of Col RS val.
uaAls spsech.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27
Call You This Backing Your Friends

Governor Reeder, the nominee Of Mr. Pierce
rs Governor Of Nebraska, is said to have We.
tocd every act Of the Kansas Legislature, on
the ground that the removal Of the session Of
that body was unconstitutional. There will
be very little chance therefore, for any decis-
ions upon the institutions Of Kansas until
Governor Reeder shall have been removed.
We consider that this is giving substantial aid
TO the agitators. Where is Secretary Davis
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

CHrcAeo-The city of Chicago Is place noted
for It's exhibition OF fcrocious Abotionism II is
notorious that fugitive slave cannot be recovered
who once geta to Chicago. And here Is the expla-
nation. John Lewis Peyton, in his statistical view
Of Chicago gives a statement Of the populst on Of
that city on tho 18th July, 1854. According to
him, there was on that day 1850 inhabitants;
Of whom 25,e77 were American.born, and 5000
were foreigners.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27
Tar LAGER BEEr Buslxrss.-The New York
Sunday Times says:

"The Lager Beer business In and about this
city is very extensive, and Of the aggregate num-
Der OF barrels Of malt liquor produced Is some
what over one-fourth. We have been furnished
with the statistics, which correct the cir
cumstances would permit, Of the various Lager
Beer Breweries in the vicinity Of this city, which
show the following details
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

PUrsASs MAeAzIsE for August has been re-
ceived from the publishers. II Is "a very able and
interesting number, and may be had Of the book
sellers In this city.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

We see Il stated that Erasmus N. Peterson
has been appointed postmaster at Weldon, in place
Of w. N. Allen. ESQ. who would not hold Office
under the administration.
Mr.. Peterson Ia the same individual who In July,
1882, endeavored TO commit deliberate fraud
upon portion Of the people Of Northampton
county, Governor Bsggs home,) by pretending
70 DO Wing. aud writing ~ such 10 the Hon.
Truman Smith, Of tho United States Senate, for
documents of Freeson character 10 circulate
he alleged, had objections to General Scott "on
account OF his military fame--or rather as q Eight.
ing man. and who likewise objected ITO our plat.
form relative to slavery, the fugitive slave law,
&c. The trick was discovered however, and the
tool Of party properly exposed. Yet here he Is
appointed to responsible trust by this precious adj
ministration A pretty fellow he TO be placed In
Office - Wilmington Herald
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

Nor Dosr BANKING YKr.-Tho Hawaiian Legis.
lature have granted banking charter TO Messrs.
Page, Bacon, 4 Co., of Honolulu. Its provisions
are not fully stated in the papers, but from the
scattered notices which appear Il is propsble that
the house has obtained an exclusive privilege TO
prosecute banking for at least ten years. AZ Mr.
Page had suddenly "made tracks" from San Fran
CISCO at last dates quite TO the disappointment Of
those who we're the losers by his banking in Cali
fornia, Il is probable that he may next turn up IN
.he performances Of "goed turn" for the Ha-
.iian people.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

The Pennsylvania Wing Central Committee met
In Philadelphia on Tuesday, and resolved to call
WING State Convention, TO be held on the 18th Of
September, at Harrisburg.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

SEBAsroPoL AND KERTscH.-The Paris core
spondent Of lie Progress is epgrammstic ON Mon
sieur Bonapsrte." II says, speaking of the crimesn
Vandalism:
"There were, in the Crimea, two cities, seat OF
war and a seat Of artr-Sebastopol and Kertsch-
the one terrible, and ready for combat the other
charming, and open to hospitality. AtSebastopol
ten thousand pieces Of cannon, feot and a'heroic
garrison; at Kertsch, port crowded with mel
chantmen, elegant promenades, an old temple OF
Esculapius-women and children. M. Bonsparte
has taken Kertscb."
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

FRAsK LEsLIE's GAZETTE for August has been
received by shillington. II will be in great de.
msnd by those who wish to obtain the latest fash.
ions.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

n. WARD ron CoSeRsss. Jefferson
Herald hoists at the head OF its columns
II Colonel Matt Ward, for Congress,
an address in which he is opposed 20
'ngs opposed to the Texas Debt
% the State system Of internal
ped by Gov. Pesse
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27

The anniversary Of the American institsie co.
the Advancement Of Education u 70 b. ibid IN ths
New York University the 2sth u Angus