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SUDDEN DEATH OF A sLAvEH0LDER-TWEN
LYNNE SLAVES EMANCIPATED.
From the Cincinnati Gazette, MAY p

Over year since, Mr.. Elijah Willis, of Viii.
liston, Barnwell district, South Carolina, came
to this city, and executed in the Office of Joliffe
d Gitchell a will, bequeathing to his wife, and
her heirs and assignees, all his property, real
and personal, to the value of 81 so 900, consist
ing of two plantations we'll stocked, and from
forty to Fifty negroes. His wife, Mary Amy
Turner, and children, six in number, are mu-
lattoes, and we're held by Willis as slaves.
Mr.. Willis agreed with Messrs. A. H. Ernst,
Edward Harsood, and John Joliffe, whom he
made his executors, that they should be manu-.
mitted, and that the executors might dispose of
the remainder of his slaves at his death as thew
deemed best. Mr.. Willis returned to his plant.
atien.
Yesterday morning, he arrived from the
South On the Jacob Strader, with his wife, her
mother, and the six children. After securing
a hack to convey the family up to the Dumas
House, Mr.. Willis, with a daughter held bv
each hand, approached the carriage, and wa,
in the act Of stepping in, when he was seized
with palpitation of the heart, to which he was
subject, and falling backwards, expired in about
five minutes. Coroner Menzies held an INQUEST
over the body, and the jury returned a verdict
IN accordance with the above facts. Mr.Willis
was about 60 years Of age, very respectable
old gentleman, and has been married to Mary
Amy about thirteen years, and always mani.
tested towards her and the children warm af
lection.
He has been in bad health several wears. and
his relatives, who reside in the Barnwell dis.
trict, have frequently importuned him to give
up his business, and travel with his family.
He left home about four weeks ago, not, as
they supposed, to make said trip, but to come
to this State, free his family from slavery, and
provide them with comfortable houses on free
soil. Having done this, it was his intention to
return to South Carolina, settle up his AFFAIR.".
and live the remainder of his life free from ali
care and anxiety: Bad health for several wears
was an additional inducement for him to pur.
sue this course.
The remains OF Mr.. Willis, accompanied by
the family, were taken to the Dumas House.
The family appears to be deeply afflicted by
Mr.. Williss sudden death. They are kindly
cared for. his last viii is in the possession Of
Flamsn Ball, Esq, counsel for the wife Of
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VOL. TX.
PROSPECTUS OF THE THIRD VOLUME OF
THE OHIO COLUMBIAN
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
E. S. HAMLIN and A. M GANGEWER. F5i,,..

TIE Columbian is a weekly newspaper, published an
Wednesday, on handsome sheet, the civ OF 81
bus, Ohio, the Capital Of the State. 1--
In Politics, IL will advocate the cause and sun,,,.
policy of the Independent Democracy; il will H., Tie
cure the Rights of Man, and will oppose whatever 49,
OF tends 10 violate the Equality OF Rights viii
Glass Legislation, Involuntary Personal Seryitd o~
the various devices by which the few seek In s, G
many to their rule. IL il will aim 10 snrraJ S I"
blessings attendant upon Free Labor and Free II>
Recognising the law Of Progress il will lend h., mons
support 10 every practicable and just measure. Tor M
mouoh OF lhuustrtai prosperity, Peace Libcry FIua
Temperance, and the welfare ofihe Agricuufal and ~
ing classes. '1 VOL H.
IL is well-known fact, that the Slave Povvar ,A,
pendous Monopoly, which grows fat ON tI. INA, '"' sl
and degradation OF the enslaved race has fr 80 'a'J'
10 extend us dominion by the Increase OF Slave soil -
tnls purpose ~ involved us IN War with New,
annued the Missouri Comp a conpsc MAD ua-
by uhe favor ot generation OF men, and il non,
establish Itself permanently in Kansas on snI 1850 o
free. II is from its nature aggressive and !, y 'oov
the People 10 take TO STAY its pro,,. -
power, grown naughty by success elects on5 p AIS
controls our fonucs, CctateS Foreign and n,
Policy moulds Politicians and bend, fbs - s-e
National Parties 10 achieve its purposes The ,iyr g
umes indicate that new combinations are forning II,
lec ahe" the ree spint OF The North TO the machna
of this stupendous Monopoly 'i"''Vis
IhS Col'nnbian will be an advocate of personal oi
ana religious Liberty, without regard TO race or
will give no sanction TO secret (oath -bound)
binshons TO control the bsot-box, whether &
ton OF Priests or others, regarding them as ri
endency under Republican form of Goyernmsg '''
tany and Republicanism alike recognise tbe T..
Rights and Duues OF every man, and We believe IN ,r
right OF private judgment IN all matters " heb.-
gion politics. We regard Slavery and tbs -, ''i-
voved IN H. as the great Political Question of the
We trust the People will beware OF all combinaol
lated II not designed TO call of their ntion from
giant Evil, lest mayhap OF those who Lst. .'
sion be found unwiIlingly aiding the Oppressors III,
ing the principles of equal and exact justice which
vocaie be right, and such as God apnro,ss ~ " a'
king Ills guidance TO advance them we commend an,
terPrlse to The favor OF all friends OF Human Progr-.
me Con1notdn, While occupying decided position Of,
pol'ies, will contain various Literary Mscelaneop,
News ARTICLES OF interest. 1t shall be our aim 10 nsL
good Fanly NS1oSpdpey and trust the friend. s A.
cause VIII endeavor To increase its clrcuaiion
Letters containing subscriptions &c NAV he G,r,,.s,
by mail al my risk, 10 be addressed TO '''' a''el
A. NJ GANGENER
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CLEVELAND WATER CURE ESTAB-
IISHMENT

TIVE above establishment is now commencing its
i eighth season.
II being the Oldest establishment in the West the pro-
pretor intends that shall still maintain its reputation for
being the best
Great improvements have been made to it since the
last season. especially in the bathing facilities which
now believed 10 be unequaed by any establishment in
the Union.
The great that has hitherto attended this
ton and the liberal patronage bestowed upon by gem
erous public, will only TO stimulate the proprietor
renewed efforts to advance the happiness and welfare OF
all those who may place themselves under his
In diseases peculiar 10 females experience has been
very great, and we think success
ing that they here cured with a RAPIDrrY, in
their most aggravated FORMS unsurpassed by any other
mode of treatment.
The proprietor has again secured the invaluable ser
vices OF Miss A Greene, who takes especial charge OF
this department. and whose ample experience makes her
peculiarly qualified TO discharge its duties.
436 II. T. SEE1.IE, NJ. D., Proprietor
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LAND FOR SALE.

CIX valuable lots of land well situated for country resi-
- dences in Prince Georges county, Maryland, about
81 miles from Washington.
FouEo the lots of SO each. nearly all in wood
and well waered about and half miles from Bla-
densburg.
One lot of 81 acres, nearly all in wood adjoining the
farm of John Marion, ESQ., about three miles from Bla-
densburg.
One lot of 300 acres lately occupied by Dr. Tudor This
place exceed in beauty OF scenery by any the
country, and has on it abundance of spring
and fine stream of running through the place. IL
has also on ii abundance of fine building stone.
have also 22 of heavy wood land about and
half miles from the railroad The wood from this land
can be cut and brought to the city very small
pense, by way of the railroad.
Ali or any of this land will be sold on very accommo-
dating terms, by applying the subscriber at the Wash
mgton City Savings Bank
a35 EDWARD SJMAS
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Willis, who will attend to her business, and zee
that she obtains that bequeathed to her: 'he
funeral of Mr.. Willis will take place to-day
Those who affect to believe that the ADDISON
of Slavery would lead to universal amalga Ia,
tion at the North, will please make note OF
the above case.
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THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW:
ITS ORIGIN, HISTORY, AND RESULTS.

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OREsrss A. BRowSsoN recently lectured in
New Orleans. The Creole reports him as fol.
lows, on the destiny of the Roman Catholic
Church:
at must become tho arbiter between the
State and the subject. 1t must guard the man
by interposing its flaming sword as defence.
1t must c0nstrue constitutions and erposad
laos, deciding where is the limit of centralf ed
power, and what is its absolute duty to FER
FORM"
Brownson, the convert, would signalize his
zeal, and, as lover of notoriety, seeks to
startle.
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rangement with
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" z ''7N'E t'I0 NVtIIIFI q
SlRABLE FARM FOR SALE
BSCRIBER offers for sale a -. a.

oilers for sale "A very dssir,lt.
Il tract OF land, containing about 2q acres of errss,,
quality, situated about 10 miles norh Of the Civ al .I
Brookvilie. About $50 acres IL excellent yvooand. ~
large stream OF water running entirely through t G
and upon IL an excellent water power suited To mil r
manufaclurngsurposes.
The above land will be sold great bargain AppIy
10 = A. PEUGH. or 10
BUELL. Il BLANCHARD
Nov. 10 Priu,.yt or "a e
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The Chinese in New York number from 1000
to 1900, only two of whom are females. They
herd together in crowded apartments, and, with
few exceptions, are engaged in mental pursuits.
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Sparkling 10Th 6rilliaHts and gemmed i0ith icit
CHARMING BELL SMITH.

Bells Sketches instinct with life they sparkle
with bniants, gemmed with wit and address them
selves TO asost every chord of the human hearLouis
UiAe (Ky) Bsdieiin.
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A NEW AND IMPROVED PATENT
sCYTHE sNATH,
Made frOna WrOuQht Eon

-h0Ue JTOH HrOugH Iron.
/ lGHr, firm, and durable, and pronounced -, 49,.
many who have used them for two sea,ons na, ~
perior TO any other snsh. WIZ f'7' Su-
Manufactured only by LAMSON GOODNoVv 4 ,n
uonE known as makers OF IamSon's patent NJ -,
and Tor sale at their warehouse. No. Gold street New
fotk ana by The Hardware and Agricultural Trade o
orally throughout the country ' F,''
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PITTSBURGH WATER CURE,
CITUATED west Of the city, the Ohio river, and sh.
- and Pennsyv ana railroad At Haysvie station. Ad
dress either of The physicians at Pittsburgh, Pa
8 FREASE, M. ID.
II. FREASE- NJ. ID.
AS Mrs CELIA p KICKER FREASE, nj. u.
DOCK AND PAMPHLET PRINTING execute b,
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DANIEL R. GooDLoE,
Washington, d. C.
TTORNEY AT LAW, will prosecute Bounty Land
and other claims on the Federal Government

LAND WARRANTS OBTAINED.
TT,HOMAS C. CONNOLLY (vvho has permission to re-
fer the editor of the National Eral prepares papers
and prosecutes claims for Bounty Land Warrants
Washington, ID. c. 42S
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TERMS OF TREATMENT.

Persons acho cisit le city, aud under personal rea
attention are charged $50 pey mouth r7uu1 anon
Lungs, ruth Chart ,ho,si,ig their condition, s.. 4
will here add that i, is not necessary for p sons a.
distance 10 incur the expense and fatigue Of s TO %
city for treatment but by sending fna hissI OF W
disease, its duration, eharaeer Of me cough ann 1T
tion, appropriate remedies with Inhaler will II en
hcient for months with weekly advsS 10, -
Such persons are as much under ro d.
seen personally. III
l willing TO treat patients in eonnecuon W.
physicians in the country, and answer any lnqufes W.
corning my treatment and remedies used ,, ,,opI
All communications must be directed 10 DR. q LIZ ~
y. SAT>Don->' Ne" io'~ H1e 436