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0RSsN FTRRs-Fire aarshal Baker Of New York has
reported his Investigations or months from Janr
December L 1900 Of lso fires during TINT period 50
supposed 70 have been eansa by ncendiare 40 hove
been wet lby tine occupants presume intended md
SO Ia have been the result Of accident
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BALTIMORE, Jan 31.--A fire occurred this morning in
Mccullough stret in dwelling house. which destroyed
Two children and two narrowly escaped being burn
ed to death.
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LsssK PIECE PosKsA hog eKhibition al Buffalo
measuring II i sad feet 10 inches in height fees 10
inches Around, u feet IN length and weighing ase
poauds
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Entertainment
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RosHERry--Two regroes named Bob and Joe SAYS the
Richmond Enqnirsrrl away Saturday night last
from their masters Aessa Jones and Sclater Of this city
They took with them $1,000 in North Carolina money,
which belonged 70 their masters very liberal rrwnrd
offered for their apprehension snd recovery Of tha
money
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efvsanes se vdSa Asna, pnsssan
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BRITISH Lsn ~ a&sA
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HoosAe TuNSEL-A teegraphic despatch from New York
states that the contract or the completion Of the Troy and
Greenfield railroad including the Hoosac tunnel con-
riuaed At Boston The 27th instant Messrs SER
rsl Co the contractors and the Of the con-
tract such the company the s. 100000
loan ny the Suse of Massachusetts
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CHAsGE Gaousps.--A Sandwich islands cor
respondent of The New Bedford Mercury suggests that tn,
Arctic Is giving whaling ground Notwifh-
standing il formerly the best known fishing place this
year has averaged only about barrels the vessel
while the Ochotsk has turned fully 1000 barrels
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LIKING THE LAw.-It is stated that there is
chant in Boston who during fourteen years has always
had his the docket of either plain.
tiff defendant The lawyers tip their beavers this
gentleman almost by instinct
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-04-21
LIvoNIA, Mich, April G, 1856;

LIvoNIA, Mich, April G, 1856.
Mr.. EDITOR: In m~ingling in the society of this
portion of the West, one is forcibly struck with
the rapid advancement of thorough, radical, un-
compromising Anti-Slavery. 1t is solf.evidcnt to
all except to those who, owl-like, retire from the
dawn of the coming day, that a healthy public
sentiment is being formed, which will ere long find
expression, and assume the form of law, which is
nothing more than public sentiment expressed on
paper. Therefore, true anti-slavery men are look.
ing forward with higher hopes and brighter antici.
pations than ever before. This may seem, in view
OF the recent aggression of Slavery, in the matter
of the repeal of the Missouri Compromise, like
" building upon the sand )" but we think differ.
emily, inasmuch as we consider the repeal of said
Compromise as a blow struck for freedom, and
would hail with enthusiasm the repeal of every
compromise with sin into which this guilty nation
has ever entered. Again, the repeal of said Com,
promise has served to render still more glaringly
apparent the utter rccreancy of Southern states,
men to their plighted faith. The recent election OF
Wilson and Seward to the U. S. Senate has served
to designate the standpoint to which public senti
ment has arrived in their respective States, which
is certainly encouraging. The principle of Dis
union is becoming more generally discussed than
than ever before. Men who, a few months since
denounced disunionists as fools and fanatics, witt
whom it were worse than useless to argue, are now
ready to treason the matter together" and mr.,
mostly Of the opinion that the Union is an iustitu
ton more to be honored in the breach than in tn,
the observance. We trust that ere long this vii
be the sentiment of all anti-slavery men.
Yours, in the hope of a good time coming,
r.. L. ALEXANDER.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-04-21
PENNSYLVANIA YEARLY MEETING OF PROGRESS
I'VE FRIENDS

AGAIN This RELIGIOUS BODY SENDS FRATERNAL
sALuTATIoNs TO THE FRIENDS of Truth. Parity and
Progress, in every part of the land, without dis
%tinetion of sex, sect, party or color, earnestly in
viting their presence at its THIRD ANNUAL
CONVOCATION, to be held in the new meeting.
house at LONGWOOD, situated between the
villages of Kennett Square and IIamorton, Chester
County, Pa, commencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ. on
FIRST DAY, the Goth Of Fifth month, 1855, and
continuing as long as the business claiming atten
ton may require.
The chief Characteristic of tho Progressive
Friends, by which they are distinguished from
nearly every other Religious, Society, is seen in
the fact, that they prescribe no system of the
illogical belief as a test of membership but invite
to equal cooperation all who regard mankind as
one Brotherhood, and who acknowledge the duty
of showing their faith in God, not by asserting to
the lifelcss propositions of a man-made creed, Tut
by lives of personal purity and a hearty devotion
to the welfare of their %fellow-men. Slavery, In
temperance, War, Capital Punishment, the denial
of the Equal Rights of of Women, Oppression in
all its forms, Ignorance, Superstition, Priestcraft
and Ecclesiastical DominatiOn-these, and such as
these, are the evils and sins, which they feel con-
strained to assailby rigltful and legitimate weap,
on while they seek to promote every virtue that
can adorn humanity, and to foster those immuatble
principles of justice, mercy and love, which alone
can secure the peace, progress and happiness of all
the children of God. TO all whose hearts incline
them to engage in a work so transcendently i'm
portant and sublime, We say, come and aid us by
your sympathies, aspirations and counsels, and by
the conservation thereto of your noblest powers.
Joseph i. Dugdale, William Barnard,
Martha Chambers, Ohirer johnson,
Sidney Ptirce Curtis, Thomas Hambteton.
Thomas Curtis, Hannah u. Darlington,
Committee OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Communications intended for the meeting,
whether from individuals or associations, should
be addressed to either or both of the Clerks
viz; JOSEPH A. DuGDALE and SIDNEY PEIRcI
CTRTIs, Hamorton, Chester County, Pa.
Friends in the vicinity will be hospitable t.
strangers to the extent of their ability.
OBLIGATORY MEETING will be held OF
the day previous to the Yearly Meeting the l9tl
of 5th month, May at 10 o'clock A. NJ. Thee
dore Parker of Boston, and Professor Harvey, 0
Philadelphia, have given assurances they will be
present and address the meeting.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-04-21
Receipts for The Bugle for the week ending Apr. |
OBITUARY.

Departed this life, of Consumption, on the 30th
of Sd mo-, in Marshal county Iowa, Thomas, son
of j. r. and Rachel Mercer, aged 6 years and II
days.
We feel it due to departed innocence and worth,
to record a brief tribute to the memory of this dear
child, whose body we have just consigned to its
narrow home. lie is gone, but only to be trans
planted in that spirit land, where he will be re-
united with the spirit of his departed mother, who
we doubt not welcomed his happy passport through
the lonely shades of Death.
"Youth and the opening rose
May seem like things too glorious for decay,
And smile at thee, but thou art not of those
Who wait the ripe lie | grim to seize their prey,
Thou hast all seasons for thine own, o Death :"
icated.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-04-21

A CLERGYMAN ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED TO ELEVEN
LtpiEs.-We heard yesterday Of a series of vii
lainies perpetrated recently by a wolf in sleeps
clothing, of a character to bring the reverend i'm
poster, if caught, to the Penitetiary. His name is
John Howard Wilson, and he has been preaching
with a soft, oily tongue, ard Il sleek appearance,
he tried his killing accomplishments indiscrimi-
nately among the unmarried bellies ofthat suburban
village with such success that he engaged himself
to be married to no less than eleven, some of whom
he borrowed money from upon the p%retences Of
making the necessary arrangements toward house.
keeping. OF one young lady he obtained $50,
which he laid between the lie ayes of a Bible in her
parlor, to be used the day previous to The wedding.
- CiHcinnai Enquirer.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-04-21
THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUG lie.

CoLoRED ProrIE IN lIAvANA.-Slayery is the
same the world over, and demands the same un.
righteous projections, as witness the following from
the Tfibune's Havana correspondent under date Of
April sdI:
A new odict has recently been issued here,
which requires all free persons Of color to obtain,
twice in each year, a "crcdula' or "permit," in
which shall appear Il full description of their per
sops, place of residence, &c. Sc, for each of which
they are to be taxed two rials--about twenty five
cents. The hardship of this decree will be felt
severely by free colored persons who have large
families, and who will be compelled to obtain q
''credula" for each above fifteen years of age, or be
subjected to a heavy fine. A very large amount OF
money will be taken annually from these free per-
sons of color, who thus are made to contribute to
the 'exigencies of the State" by paying twice in
each year for their freedom.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-04-21
THE EMPIRE:

A FIRST-CLASS BRITISH JOURNAL, Ed
tied by George Thompson, late NJ. p. This Eng
fish Newspaper is peculiarly SUITED to such Ameri+
can readers as desire to become familiar with the
Ipolicy, the politics, and the institutions Of England.
and with European affairs generally. 1t will be n
faithful exponent of popular progress, and tho
chronicler of all the important ~reformatory movet
ments of the age. Constant and ample notice will
be taken Of the state of the anti-slavery question
on both sides of the Atlantic. The following ex-
tract from the Editorial Address emboGies the fun
damental principles Of the Empire :
"JEhat Thare been during the whole course Of
my public life, that / shall inReribly remain the
ardent friend and supporter of Fiee-trade and the
rights of industry-of the absolute and perfect
equality of all religious sects-of the largest prac,
ticable increase of the Independent political power
of the people-of Justice to our colonies, and es-
pecially to the conquered subjects of our vast In
dian Empire-of the exercise of the moral infu-
ence of this nation in favor Of the total and unta
versal extinction of slavery and the slave trade;
and, finally, of the Christian principle of peace
especially the substitution of pacific arbitration
in ali international disputes, for the present sense
less, absurd, and bloody appeal to the sword: and
the gradual overthrow of those gigantic military
institutions of Europe, which menace the tranquil:
ty of the world, are the strongest bulwarks Of
despotism, and the most formidable obstacles to
the advancement of civilization, and the triumphs
of pure aud undefled religion"
The terms to American Subscribers are Five
Dollars per Annum, to be paid in advance. Sub
scriptions will be received by the Editor of the
Bugle, Salem, Ohio.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-04-21
SPRING TRADE!!
FRESH ARRIVAL OF NEW STYLE HATS AND CAPS.
AARON FIELD,

FRESH ARRIVAL OF NEW STYLE HATS AND CAPS.
AARON FIELD,
WISHES to call the attention of Merchants,
Storekeepors and Retail Buyers to his large assort-
ment of
SPRING AND SUMMER HATS AND CAPS!
lie having charge of the Branch Store, in Salem,
Of LIGIITFOOT & SMEDLEY, IIatters of Phila-
delphla, and will Wholesale at tho same, if not
on better terms, than can be sold in the East.
Their Stock consists of Fashionable Silk or Mole
skin. Otter, Beaver, Russia, Fur, Panama, Leghorn,
Braid, China, Seaweed, and Palmleaf, together with
all kinds of Soft Saxony, Wool and Fur Hats, and
Cloth Caps of every variety, and Friends plain Fur,
Moleskin, Silk, Otter, Beaver, Russia, Brush, and
a variety of Mems and Children's Fancy Hats and
Caps.
We receive, every week, by express, direct from
the Manufacturers, additions to our stock, consist.
ing of the latest styles of Spring and Summer
wear, of all kinds, qualities and forms desirable,
which will be disposed Of on terms that cannot
fail to suit purchasers. Call and examine our
stock.
LIGHTF00T & SMEDLEY'S
WHOLESALE AND RETEIL BRANCH.
Care of A. BRADFIELD, Ageaf.
One door east of Chessman & Wright's, Main ct.
Salem, April If, 1855.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-04-21
ppOSpEcyUS or THE UNA.

In announcing q new Volume of this periodical,
we deem il essential to call the attention OF the
public to the claims it may have upon
them for patronage. 80
The woruans' rights movement having become
one of so much Importance as TO enlist almost
every variety Of character and shade OF opirioh,
it has been deemed needful that q correct history
Of its progress might be preserved; its demands
truthfully presented and its philosophy thor
oughly treated that there should be one periodical
through which those most interested could have
uttcr0nce. 80.
Political papers or those devoted to speeinl re,
forms are alike unsuited to present a question in7
v%olving so much Of truth as this, one which needs
the tairest the most candid and careful exSnina-
ton and consideration. -
Our paper has been free in its character admit,
ting almost every variety Of opinion and upon all
subjects and this it will continue 10 be-. g..
Arts, science, literature, philosophy both spirit,
ual and natural, the science Of association or the
reorganization Of Society, and individual develop.
ment, will each receive their due share Of attcn-
ton. .. &c..
Our contributors a few of whose names we give
will be warmly greeted by our readers Mrs. Dali.
Mrs. f.. Cakes Smith. Mrs. f. j. Eames, Mrs. +.
d. Gage, Mrs. Il. Cheney, now in Paris, Mrs.
Peter, Lizzie Linn whose story of marriage the
only alternative" opens with ;he first number of
the New Year and is quite worth the price OF tho
paper. ,, =.
The business department Of the paper having
passed into other hands with every prospect OF
pcrmancnce, we feel a confidence in pressing its
claims for support and attention.
Its price is one dollar per annum, payable in
variably in advance. Ali business letters should
be addressed postpaid to S. c. Hewitt, 10 Frank
lin st. Boston Mass. ,
Communication designed for the paper to it's
Editor, p. w. DAVIS.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-04-21
STATE AGRICULTURAL Roous,
Columbus, April 0, 1862.

In answer to numerous enquiries, as to the pros
pect OF holding a State Fair in Ohio the coming
Autumn, | beg leave to say through the Herald,
that the c. c. 4 C., and the Cleveland and Erie
and Ohio Central Roads, have been thrown open
upon the same terms as heretofore enjoyed. so far
as the transportation of stock and other articles
Tor exhibition are concerned, and in the item OF
half fare to visitors. We have no means of know
ing that other companies will afford similar terms,
as we are not yet informed by them, Except in the
case of one Road, but its terms are granted with
certain qualifications" which render the road un.
available.
The idea Of holding a Fair upon the plan pro.
posed by the Railroad Companies, will not bear
the entertaining, and unless we receive favorable
answers from the remaining companies by an early
day in May, the attempt to get up Il Fair will be
abandoned. The President of our Board will call
a meeting in May, to decide upon a plan for keep.
ing up the interest already established in the agri.
cultural improvement Of the State, in the absence
of the customary exhibition. 1t is now three
months later than the period at which the former
Fairs were located, and all preliminaries determin.
upon. Very respectfully,
q. SPRAGUE,
Cor, Sec. State Board Agriculture.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-04-21
H ROSETTA CASE.

The Era rejoices'that Judge Parker so ably and
firmly maintained the independence of his Court
After giving the points of his decision, and stating
that he l. s. Commissioner had declared Rosetta
free, the Era proceeds to remark as follows:
But suppose his decision had been precisely the
~reyerse-what then? According to the Black Act
theory he is irresponsible, and his decision is final
Congress has attempted to confer on him the high
prerogative of pronouncing finally upon the right tc
liberty to every inhabitant of q State whose right
shall be challengcd-and il the Infamous Fugitive
Slave Act is to be regarded as lac, there is no pow.
er in any Court of Common Pleas, OF in the Sn.
premo Court of the State. to break the force of this
decision, and save its victim.
Most emphaticelly, then, do we congratulate the
People of OHIO on having a Judge who, scorninp
to submit to Federal unsurpatlon has dared t
maintain the independence cf the State Judiciary
The third point of his decision we hope to see main
tanned in every State, at the cost of whatever co II
hict with the Federal authorities.
Upon writ of habeas corpus, issued by Tho
Courts of a State, the Court might and would look
into the legality of the detention of persons held
under process of United States Cortland, ifsucl
detention weie found to be illegal, would grant {
discharge therefrom."
This principle cannot be abandoned, without
sacrifice of State Sovereignty; without an abdicatior
by the State of It's highest prcrogative, that of pro
tecting its citizens; without exposing it defenceles
to the encroachmcnts Of Federal Power. Shout,
its maintenance lead to a conflict between the Stat
and Federal authorities-and beyond all donb
there is q plain contradiction between it and til,
claim of the Federal Judiciary-as the States ar
original, The Federal Government derivative, as tn
States are more essential than the Fed 3ral Govern
ment to the preservation of Liberty, if one o
the parties must give way, let it be the Fedora
Power.
To avoid this conflict, always dangerous, the tu
course is to repeal the Fugitive Slave Act, th
warrant in the Federal Constitution, repupnan
TO the Common Law, and utt erly inconsistcn
with the proper maintenance of State Soyel
eighty.