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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-22

samuel Taylor was arraigned before the Cir
i'' Court Of Buckingham at its late term charg-
win the crime of Bgamy.
Mera full and patient investigation of the
D''Se' the jury brought in a verdict Of guilty,
LL"s'gnng the prisoner to the Penitentary for
1e term of five years
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-22

CIScINATrI. Sept. 1.-THE second annual
Convention of the Young Mems Christian socie-
ties in all parts of the Union and in the British
Provinces w. c. Langdon, of Washington, was
chosen president. very interesting statement
Of the condition of the various societies through
nut the country was read.
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Terrible Storm at Mii,caukee and Chicago:
Atelegrarhic despatch dated Chicago, Sept lS,
|says:
During violent gale which occurred here this
afternoon the brig Tuscarera, from the lower
4aes, loaded with COAL dragged her anchor, and
had her masts and rigging all carried away. The
|Gew were saved by life boats. The vessel will
probably go to PIECES before morning. The gale
IS increasing in fury. Several other vessels are
in sight
We learn from Milwaukee that during a storm
Ills moroing, the steamer Sebastopol, at 8 A. NJ.
vent ashore two miles south of the mouth of the
Milwaukee river. The latest accounts say she
was on the bar with the waves breaking over
ler.-slen women and children we're seen on
'oard.-Sho would probably got to pieces, the
unless the storm abated. Two men attempted
70 SWIM to the shore from the vessel but one
H'ed and was drowned; the other reports that
4Prels large number of passengers on board
later account from Milwaukee states that
nero Is no chance of saving the steamer Sebssto
and that she had already commenced going
pieces.
CHIcAGo' Sept l9.-Thc mate and pilot Of the
amer Sebastopol were drowned, but all the
.a.rs were saved. The vessel and cargo, con-
ing Of 500 tons of merchandise and 80 horses
70 total loss. The steamer was bound from
o1'aloio Chicago.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-22

'1'nother Railroad Smash and Loss Of Life.
nj; ALhANY' Sept 20th.-The Express train for
, ~ city on the Central n. Y. Railroad came in
:, !, collision with the cattle train. The locomo-
rvs and tenders of both trains were smashed to
E EIl.5 The Engineer of the Express train was
con the Fireman had both his arms broken and
v,l live after it, The Express Messenger
L.sI fatally injured and another had his back
'"eh. The passengers were all uninjured.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-22
BY TELEGRAPH,
Telegiaphed foi tho Daily virginian

NEW York, sept. .l.-Four, State and Ohio
advanced twelve cents Common 10 straight.
State $40 To SIS; good Ohio 80 70; Southern
tritie higher, quoted $50 Wheat, trihe high
er; Southern white So. IL; Red $i.9a.
Nireinn G. % Ii.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-22

BALTIMORE, Sept, 2l.-Flour firm, not quota
bly, higher, Howard ST.. and Ohio 1913; City
Mills S7.62. Wheat firm. with slight improve
ment Red SLIP TO Sis; White SO TO
Sl.9O. Corn unchanged.
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IisifnrS ErpfcieH.

IIARRIsBURG.S Sept. l9.-Among the distinguish
ed visiters expected to attend the State Agrlcul
turai Fair to be held here next week, are Presi
dent Pierce and 1t. Gen. Scott.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-22
Fire in pepnsgipapia.

PHILADELPHIA Sept. 20.-Half the business
portion of the town of Carbonate, was destroyed
by fire on Sunday. The loss is estimated at one
hundred thousand dollars.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-22

b@e Boston Quarantine-4h(o for Norfolk.
Ni nosroN, Sept. Io.-The Board of Health of
fns city have issued notice imposing quaran-
a .ro all vessels from ports where the Yellow
oo,tr prevails to continue in force till the Goth
80 ne ne town of salem, in this State has RENTED
er r'Vo FOR the relief Of the Yellow Fever suffer-
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NOTICE TO MERCHANTS, FAR

~ MERS AND OTHERS LIVING IN THE
COUNTRY would most respectfully call the atten-
ion of merchants arnersan others wing in the country
Who intend visiting Richmond h, my large md
general assortment of Boots. Shoes, Trunks Carpet
Bags Valises, &c, my stock has been selected by
myself with great care suitable for The Virginia lrade
md large portion Of my Goods having been released
or cost hater myself that ] hold out great i'm
.iicements merchants and farmers. nnd all in want
my other house Enst, North Snu either by the
'nckage or DOZEN which | cali the attention of all
in want they will find them price. TINT ranuot fail
20 please by calling ON A. W. q. HILL,
Manufacturer and Dealer in Bouts Shoes, Trunks Car
pct Bags Valises, &c wholesale and etail, No. 1877
Mnin street, Richmond, Va. sep Ats
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1"s.oWTaTgoN.- SPORT

q ING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. will be found the largest
assortment Steel; fine Double and Single Gums
Rifles Deans English SclfCocking Five shooter Colts Al
lens and Reviewers aud Single Pistols fowder
Flasks Belts and Pouches Game Bags Cleaning RODS
Nnpe Wrenches; Cocks and g. d. Percussion Caps
Gun Wads Wire Cartridges all sizes; Curtis Harvey
Diamond Powder American Powder all kinds Compress
eli Ruots; Buck and Small Shot; Liquor Flasks Rogers
Pocket Cutlery Bowie Knives, Razors fine assortment OF
port Monies; Gold Silver Ivory and Crooked Sword and
plain Canes every thing in our line to SUIT Gun makers
we have a lot of premium Rifles on hand Repairing done
with despatch, and warranted, by z.,,,,
son ,ots Norvel House, Iyncllurg, Va
yuy0 ssl VIII be received until the
2ud day October next, for the erection OF large
BATH HOJ Sc the Montgomery White sulphur Sprhgs,
after pans which may be application to me- at the
Springs. :, a.. a..a,.;o, -. b,,;dors. and we
,,o, et at the same time several smaller buildings
Noii RO H. MOSBY, President
Montgomery White Sulphur Springs Company.
sep 1sd&ctlst oct
"LEACIIED AND BR0WN ssSMEs sizes
Ac.sniahv Isen lets1 THOS j. DAVIS & co.
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.IelneLru stare RObbt d.

Providence, Sept. I9.-George Bakers store
in this city robbed last night OF watches anu
iewelry to the value of $4,000.
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JAMES WOODIIOUSE ~

JAMES WOODIIOUSE ~ CO.,
1873 MAIN STREET, RIcnmosp, VA.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
BOOKS STATIONERY, PIANO FORTES
MUSIC AND FANCY ARTICLES,
Have for sale all tho School Books in use;
I AW, MEDICAL, THEOLOGICAL, AND MIS-.
Il cellancous Books. Blank Books of every descrip
tion Letter aud Writing rupers. the beat Ink Of all
kinda, in use, Globes Nav Musir. Drawing Materials
md Books on Drawing and Painting, Copying Presses,
Mathematical Instruments, Gold and Silver Pencil Ga
Volins, Guitars, Flutes, Aceordcons, and other Mu.
tcu Instruments. Violin Strings Pen and Pocket
Knives Diamond pointed Gold Pens, Surveyor Com.
passes and Chains. choica Books and Fancy Articles
iur presents.
Piano Fortes Their supply of PanoFor,es IL
rom the established aud we'll known known manuiac,o.
RES of A. Stodart ~ Co, J. H. Durham, aud JOINS
Chichcrng, whose instruments ean be relied upon FOR
beauty OF tone. durability and elegance OF finish
lha .nbsoribsrs hav, participated In the sails of up
wards of one honsand Of these Piano Foes of
the respectable aud well known families in Virgin
in aud North Carolina. Tncy warranted superior
ip all respects and offered ut the Munufuriurcrs'
lowcst prices.
~ Books Lonnj, aud Blank Books of all kinds man.
uiactured 10 order.
w Orders by lctlor faithfully aud promptly attended
10. sep Him
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FALL 90 DS.
RICHARDSON & CO.
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS,
IS Main Street. Richmond, Va.

Nv nro now receiving, Of importation,
w md purchases In Tho Northern Chics, general
assortment of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
Our Stock will compare iuvoreby with my former
nnc in variety Fine and Coarse oolens Drcss Goods
Nc; and we will take pleasure in serving all who will
call us.
Also, the most extensive and attractive stool of
CARPBrINGs. RUGS, &c,
To be found In the city, from the lowest price tho
best Imported into this country-wih FLOOR OIL
CLOTHS that will be cut To any mcusu,e for rooms or
pnssages RICHARDSON Il CO.
scp6 Inn Richmond, Va.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-22

EnA nnn ACRES IN LAND
HOSf,VVO WARRANTS WANTED--As
Land Warrants under the law, being is
sued, anxious to buy large quantity, for which
will pay the highest market price IN CASH. will at
tend regularly the Counts Of Appomaitox Campbell,
Amherst and Bedford and occasionally Chnrlotte and
~Gi always pay The best prices for Warrants Any who
mny have them VIII pehse apply 10 me before selling
| prosecute usual. all claims for Bounty Lana,
Revolutionary Clnms, amy claims neaiis the Govern
men OF the United States
June 7-t4 CIIAS. w SIAI1iAM
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THE PLow THAT BEATS THE WORLD
BEST WORK WITH LEAST DRAUGHTl

Our Premium Hillside Improved Lsingsion, Peek
skill and Eagic Flows and Castings Improved TIN ash.
ing Machines. Cnrn-Suel,rs, Cutting Knives and Road
Scrarcr also. improved Double Action Force Pamp,
Tor Wells and ring.
sep7.t4 ON THE BASIN, Lyncbburg, Va.
do hereby ccrf, that have tried for myself Rich's
Iron Beam Patent, and have hesitation in pronounce
ing this Invaluable implement, in my opinion the best
Plough in use, and destined, ns believe, take tho
pnce of all others whan it shall become generally
known. JOHN HALLIDAY.
Nu-sorynan and Florist. near Lynchburg, Hn.
Chas H. Lynch, Esq, of this city, who has used IL @
Iron Beam plpw for several months past recommends
it as the best Ilow II uec aud has advised lila friends ut
procure it. He has given the fullest liberty
torefrr confidently 10 him.
II s. WHIrTEMORE & BRO.
ST Ii lR6l
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-22

E,,ALs. TRADE, 1866 will have ready
J. for sale on and after the first of October. fine lot
of BLANK BOOKS mt nil prices aud all styles of Ru-
ag md Binding All viii be sold low for cash. All
in OF good ant new Books will do WILL to give me
n call WM. j. tOLKES.
J, s Persons WIN wish make Books for them
will please leave their orders Dndery at once so
that their Books may be d,y and rcoiy for the
first Of December son 3-tsl W. j. F.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-22

GSDn REWARD Ten dollars rewnrd will be
- ~ paid f,r the delivery of each of the following
named negroes. hired to the Virginia ard Tennessee
Railroad Company: JORDAN. hired Of f. NJ. Cnbell
Esq Trustee of Mary NJ. Hoisley. WILLIAM, hhed
of Rebecca Williams. E. II. GILL,
II m G.n'l. SUIT, Va. & T. II
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-22
Notice TO Travellers,

sLNSgag Our Stages will in future leave Lynch
1900 burg Mondays. Wednesdays aud Fl
Law mornings; arrive Charlottesville. night Civ
i,g passengers afull nights going North.
sep 81 -d?tawts j. Z. HAMMER & co
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-22

"ENTS FLAT-BRIM HATS.-I have open
NJ ed, of fine quality and finish, few Gents
natbrp, full width Silk Hats. Please look at the m.
sep l7.ts 7. SEABURY.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-22
NOU CAN BUY WATCHES, JEV
IL ELRN. EILXER WARE AND FANCY 4

NOU CAN BUY WATCHES, JEW
Il ELRY, SILVER WARE AND FANCY e.
GOODS, Mt Wholesale and retail. in every vaTe- "a
iy and Style at low cash prices by calling :
NOWLAN'S, sign of the Eagle. No. 81, Sycamore
street, Petersburg. w, where you will 90 per
o. ~. lie hns just returned from the Northern Manu-
nctrers and Importers, with the largest and most fash
ionnhle assortment of Watches Jcwelry Silver Ware
aud Fancy Goods offered in this State. Would 1t
NOT be better cnl and examine HE magnificent
Stock and Al cast 90 percent he buys all his
goods for CASH and sel them much less than tho
regular prices for the qualityof goods. Yon
also have your Watches and Jewery repaired in the beat
mnnner nm Mt short notice and always get the newest
md fashionable goods In exchange for your money
Remember the place. sign Of tho Eagle, No. "a, yea
more street. Petersburg. Va.
sep SIS THOMAS NOWLkN.
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iuly 10 diff
1.I,,os- =. DAVIS 4 CO., OPPOsITE THE

4 WARWICK HOUSE, offer to the trade of Lynchburg
n superior of GROCERIES, consisting OF Rio Lagura and
Maricabo Coffee
Stewards Refined Coffee Sugar.
Halloweli q Cos do do
New Orleans Sugars;
New Orleans and Cuba Molasses
MARYLAND Golden Syrup, very nice Tor table useD
collin, cbnat for Gail and lgts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-22

NALL, ls55.-NEW DRY GOODS.-PfIIL-
Il IP w. PAYNE is now opening at kyle's Corner,
Main street. large and superior assortment OF Dry
Goods, consisting of every thing to be had in that line
sep l5ts
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superior of GROCERIES, consisting of Rio Laguira and
! Maricabo Coffee;
Halowell Cos do do
| New orleans and Cuba Molasses
! Maryland Golden Syrup, very nice for table use)
Selling cheap for cash Call and see them. sep l9ts
XXvAsHINGTON HOUSE, Lynchb"rg. Va
w undersigned having leased OF the proprietor w
w Lefwich ESP this most popular Hotel invite the patron
public generally Bringing their business an experience in
catering for the hys Rs f" e sha
abate nothing style of accommodation they hope by ma
Known and long established Hotel will steadily increase in
! sep l9ilw&c3m L. f. CLARK
"AvING on account of ilheah in my family, been com
PEELED to sevormy immediate connection with the wash
ngon House fectae myself and my former patrons, that
my are enq with Mr snead partic
arly feel my friends that the Wash
ngon could fallen into hands more or worthy
than his Lsep l9d&clw W. W, LIt l Will.
NEGRO GOODs.-staunton frlled kerseys, and
~ Sleeps Gray satnets Plaid lnsey5 BanX9,s ana Cot
ton Oznaburps for sale by THOS. j. DAVIS GO
1DICE AND mAu~.-one fierce fine Rice
Id 1000 lbs extra quality Canyassed Hams ,,
Receiving and f2r sale by d. r. 0H'hhii'
S,ICaRs-stcwaris Coffee Sugars Crushed and Pull
= verzcd receiving and for sale by B. r. sAckLrT'
SOLE IEATEsER.-l5Oo lbs medium weight Sole
- Leather, rersIved and for sale by B. f. SAckETT
IpE0s.,7g:S AND HEAVY ROOTs.-A large lot
- sgNr BroruIs very heavy Also heavy peggod and
so,ye9 Root. for sale I,y TUOS. }. DAVIS & co.
sep l9ts
Sta.E IEATmER ASD CIT Nasss FOR
= sale by lsep i9tsl TH0S. J. DAVIS co
.,HssNS, CLASS AND AAssFstEN
" NE FOR THE FALL TRADE OF l8j5,-
The slci her Just received, Direct from England
large assortment Of .........,
CHINA AND f ARTHENWARE,
Of the 4ta,t pacrn7. which he offers at low prices
wholesale and retu Cuuatfy merchants, house keep
err. nj others. will fad to their interest 10 call md
examine my stock before purchasing elsewheie. lie
En, al.v It complete assortment of
FKENCH CHINA WARE,
decorated ua plain white. in Dinner and ea Sets
v lie slt gle pt,ce. CLASS Ware, direct from the mnnu
Gcturer4 of the -hnpes. constantly on hand; al
so a barge assortne I Of Silver Plated lind Brlania
Ware. Table Cutlery and Hardware. Looking Glasses.
Wnoden Wiilo~ ami Store Ware Fancy Goods &c.
Particular n,tenton puid opacklne goods
ANDREW BOYD
SIGN of the Big tchcr, Main street,
ono 81 3tawIm Lynchburg. Va.
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"IEACIIED AND BROW sscaEs TiCs
: for sale by [sep l9tsl THoS j. DAVIS 90
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AND WARRANTS! LAND WAR.
IL RANTS.!--We ATE paying d Q very highest cash
price for LAND WARRANTS. Parties having them
for sale would DO well to give a cali
nug 10 difts PETERS. SPENCE & co

LNOEs SALE.-sl00, 900 3onds of the Virginia
l. and Tennessee Ralroad Company, bearing per
cen. interest, principal and in payable in New
York, and secured by second NOR gage upon the
tire Road and all tho assets of the npauy.
These securities regarded "a = the first class,
and will he sold at price to command t'ie attention of
every capitalist Full information of the present condi
ton nnd future prospects OF the Road will % furnished
by upon application.
june l-d&cis PETERS, SfENCE Il W.
IOW TO OBTAIN FRESH FRUITS AND
IL VEGETABL LES all the year. ot Summer prices.
Receipts for Cd, mt sept Ia AORSHS.
AND FOR SALE NEAR LYNCH1URG.
L-For sale 554 acres OF we'll nbered LAND, stu
ntei in Campbell County. Va ebou. l6 miles from
Lynchburg. near Falling Creek, and adjoining The
property owned by DIR. Flood, and formerly owned by
Samuel Branch.
For conditions Of sale apply by letet directed
to Richmond. Va. JAMES H. GARDNER,
aig 10 claws GEO. 5. PALMEP.
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~ ALT.-l500 Sucks Jenrics 4 Durcey's fine Sal
~ for sale to arrive, by
sop 6.d3w EDMOND, DAVENPORT d. 60.
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SALT -25oo Sucks Jelres ~ Dorsey's fine SALT
~ in pr me order, lunding and for sale by
EDMOND. DAVENPORT & CO,
July y Richmond. Va.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1855-09-07
postrq.
For the Ellsworth American,
TO PRINROsES.
BY Mas. r. G. vARNHAME.

Why do ye weep. sweesbsbes! Can tears,
Speak grief 10 you.
Who were but born,
] Just as the modest morn,
Teemed her sefreshing dew;
Alas ye have Wos known that shower,
Tbs, msrs 4 flower.
Nor felt III unkind.
Breath Of . blasting wind;
Not are ye worn with years
Or warped. ~ We,
Who think il strange to see,
Such pretty flowers. SO like 10 orphans
young.
TO speak by tears, before ye have q
tongue.
Speak. whimpering young beings. and
make known.
The reason why.
Ye droop and weep
II j. for want Of sleep,
Or childish lullaby!
Or. ,ha, ye have not seen, ~ yet,
The violet!
Or brought kiss.
F'om tina, sweet heart to this1
No, moths sorrow shows,
BY your Tears shed.
Would have this lecture read.
That things Of greatest, 70 Of meanes,
worth,
Conceived with grief are, and with tears
brought forth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1855-09-07
Franklin. Aug 90 1855.

~ meeting Of the Grand Council Of
the American Order Of the Sta:e VI
Maine. held in Portland this day.
u wa, unanimously res"lvcd-That
we heartily endorse aud chez rfully "I-
prove Of the action Of our delegates so
the late National Convention, held ot
Philadelphia. as noble, high minded aud
honorable alike to themselves und the
Order.
A committee appointed to consider the
condition oi the Order. repaired il i"
COED standing. and recommended it. con.
,i""a"ce aud hearty support. They al.
so rece mmended a Modification vi it,
ritual ind constitution. also that con-.
mi''ee "f five be raised ior such purp"es;
and ,ha, special meeting uf the Order
be holden Oh the las, Tuesday in Oc.
tobes next in Portland, to consider the
same and take any other action involved
in the premises.
The Council also declared that hence.
forth all the principles Of the Order may
be openly aud frankly avowed. depending
upon the justice Of the cause, the prsc,i.
cal advantage Of its working TO mnr Am.
erican institutions for its future defence.
A, the last meeting Of ,he Gra"d
Council held at Bangor. it was decided
to refer the matter Of Gulematoria.
nomination To the direct vote If the Sub
Councils. they being requested to mike
! returns to this meeting Of all the votes
cast, together with the names Of the
candidates voted for. Such returns
showed large vote. more than nineteen
swentieths Of which were for Ams..n 2.
Morrill,, and he was ,hereupon declared
he gubernatorial n"nline Of the Amri.
can Order in this State.
BENJAMIN FREEMAN, Secretary.
August %. 1856.
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LOST!

Between Capt. Meletiah Lords house in
SuRry and DR.. Pogg's in Brewer. . Pocket
Book. containing ahout $50 in bills on the
Meschant' Bank. Portland. besides q large
amount in Notes and other papers Of value
Also some small bills On other banks.
Any person finding the same ahall Be Lib
orally Rewarded on leaving it st c. q.
PECK'S or with the subscriber.
CAUTION.
Among the above nots were the folloYing:
One against william Ausch. running TO Sam.
ael Lord. dated April llth. 1888; one against
Peter Hscket. running to Francis Blaisdell,
dated June 2sth. ls5j; and one against Peter
Hacket, running 70 Elisha Stockbridge.
All persons are cautioned against puchasina
said notes. - they WILL NOT Be paid. :.
SAMUEL LORD.
Ellsworth Aug. ilth, 1883. aid.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1855-09-07

THE CATHOLIC Tgsr'-The Post and
other kindred sheets who have been labor :
ing very hard to prove that the prime
movers nf our revolutinn were foreigners
and Catholics. would do well to read he
following. The first American Congr, IS
assembled at Philadelphia q" the :i,h u,
September l77i.-Pey,on Randolph &C
Virginia was chosen President. and
Charles r"mpson. of Pennsy ylvania, Sec.
re'ary The session was long aud pro.
trac,ed. On the I4,h Of Oc,nber serie.
Of resolutions which may he regarded as
their grand declaration Of rights and
grievances was passed and promulgated.
II was also addressed to the British Min,
is'ry and Houses of Parliament.
Among the resolutions We xele G. o,,s.
which will show at once how our revola.
,,"nary patriots though, IN regard IT, tbe
Roman Catolic religion, Wig:
''Al." the act passed in the same ses-
Sion, TOR the establishing Of the kes,.n
Catholic religion in the province Of Que.
hec. ab"lishing the equitable system IL
English laws. and erecting a ,yrsAnv
thsre. to the grea, danger (from 80 total
dissimilarity Of religion. law and Cover +.
me".)of the neighbo',ng British colonies.
BY the assis, snce oi whose blnd and
treasure the said country was conquered
from France"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1855-09-07
NUMBER "a

administration. And the probability is
he will get IT, !, may however be ~ he
says. viz: That he has no opinion. And
this being the case, you had better. no
Senator Wade .aid recently in Ellsworth.
''hove an Intelligent Nwfosndiand dog
for a candidate" Il may be argued that
this is omly State elrction-an election
Tor state aud county officers. aud ths,
there is no necessity "f having the qae.-
,ion Of human freedom brought int" the
canvass u Ill. Bu, believe me. there Is
to be the greatest battle fought between
Freedom and Slavery. in 1866, tia, was
ever fought between those two in.tit".
tions. which are so diansetrically opposed
to each other.
And now iethe time 10 prepare for the
conflict; for if the cause OF freedom i.
beaten this fall, il is almost certain that it
scin be mex, fall.
Do you beIiete that the battle of Bun.
ker Hill had no influence in the happy
termination Of the struggle Of these Un'-
ted Colonies for their independence. al
though it was Tough, thirteen mouths be.
fore our independence was declared 7
Most certainly you cannot. And this is
exactly parallel case with the coming
election. and the Presidential election
Of 1856. | will again ask the question
with which this article commences.
Do you intend to endorse the proceed
ings Of the Pierce dynasty at the coming
election on Sept. 10Th! l wait for ="
answer until j, comes through the ballet
box. n.
Franklin. Aug % 1855.