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Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
IN the Champ, Elv.ees. Paris lately . i

In the Champs Elysees, Paris, lately, a sledge,
drawn by Two large dogs was driven up and down
several times and attracted great attention The
dogs had been brought from the Criaea by Off.
Ger on sick leave. They have long ears like the
Danish dogs, and sharp muzzle. They carry the
head high, have large eyes full of fire, and seem
very intelligent One of them is male and the
other a female-the former is almost entirely
white, and the latter has large brown spots.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14

ship Levanter, cleared at New York, last
week for Kamschatka, took out cargo of TOSS
barrels rye -four, and 495 barrels wheat -four, the
whole valued at upwards Of $4,000, for the Rus
sian government.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
r ATER YEARS, by the Author Of :. the
II A Old H1nee hu fhA Riuor

Mr.. Rutherford's Children, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
General Notions Of Chemistry, translated from
the French, by Edmund G. Evans, M. ID.
The Land Of the Saracens, by Bayard Taylor.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent; or
Last Summers Trip TO the Old World, by Orville
Horwitz.
Discovery Of the Sources Of the Mississippi
River by Henry r. Schoolcrah
Dana's Minreslogy, 4ih edition.
The above are selected from large arrival Of
new books at TAYLOR ~ MAURYS
Dec Bookstore. near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
what is Blllion.-Brande in his Dictionar,

Of Science answers this question as follows:
"BlLLIoN.--ln numeraton, denotes million Of
Millions and is expressed by 000,000,000. The
French the same word TO denote thousand
millions The term is probably contradiction of
bis and million; whence the English signi6calion,
a million OF millions, appears more according TO
analogy. Thus bquadratc means the square Of
a square, or the product of two quadratics."
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
TNnIs rs no GIVE NOTICE. that the ori-

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, that the ORR
Il ginal Virginia Military Land Warrant, No
$685. for 1894 acres, issued on the 22d Septen,-
Der, lS4l, in the name of Ann Bronaugh, one OF
the heirs OF Lieutenant Austin Sandridge, for his
service as Lieutenant in the continental line. ba.
been accidentally lost; and application will be
made TO the General Land Office, for the issue OF
script on duplicate Of said warrant, in accordance
with the 9TH section Of the rules and regulations
of said Office dated November Goth, 1852.
THOMAS BRONAUGH,
For himself and the other heirs of Ann Bronaurh.
Nov 29--cw3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14

UST received, per schooner Mist
- 100 whoes, halves, and quarter boxes Raisns
cases Prunes, in jars and boxes
bales Almonds
cases Preserved Chow-Chow
do do Canton Ginger
10 dozen assorted Jellies
10 do do Preserves
so boxes Fig Paste
casks Currants
cases Sardnes
10 bbs Cranberries
so baskets Bordeaux and Marseiges Oil
For sale by WIN. LINTON,
Corner 7th and D streets.
Dec l2-1weodif
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14

One word more The Organ says that Cen
eral Wilson's letter (which amounts TO nothing)
was deliberately written on the Goth day OF
January, only three weeks ago." We say that
General Wilson's speech-aboiHion, rank aJo-
iition speech, was published in the Boston 7sle-
graph Of February the 3rd, only cleren days
ago, and that it was the bounden duty of the
Organ to republish it. 1t has chosen not TO do
so. 1t can do as it chooses-but we tell the
Organ that it much mistakes southern charac-
ter if il thinks that southern men are to be
mised by such means. WI the south betrdy
itself2
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
ID EADY MADE CLOTHING at reduced

ID EADY MADE CLOTHING at reduced
III Prices.-As the season is advanced we have
determined 10 sell oflhe remaining portion Of our
winter stock al greatly reduced prices, therefore
gentlemen wishing 10 consult economy in purchas
ing fine Overcoats, Talmas, dress, froek and bust
ness Goats, black and fancy Cashmere Pants, vel
vet, silk, satin and merino Vests, Undershrts and
Drawers, and all other ready made garments OF
hne quality, will find our present variety TO be as
well assorted as in the beginning of the season,
with the advantage Of much lower prices.
WALL 81 STEPHENS
Jan Ia 322 Pa. av.,next 10 Iron Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14

A New Plays-The Hon. Lucien d. Chase,
formerly member of Congress. and brother-in-
law Of Colonel Fuller, of the Mirror, has just
peted an original five act play, entitled The
Spirit of TO- II was read few evenings since
TO a party of intellectual gentlemen and literary
ladies'. The part of the heroine was measured
and fitted for Miss Julia Dean, who will produce
this American drama during her next engagement
in this cily.-New York Eapress.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
The United states sloop -of-War Decatur

The United States SlO0p -Of-War Decatur,
about whose safety some fears have been ex-
pressed, Is believed TO be safe, she left Rio in
company With the steamer Massachusetts, which
was 10 have towed her through the straits of Ma
gellan. The Massachusetts parted company with
her in gale, was disnlasted and returned TO Rio.
The Decatur kept on, without knowing anything
of The mishap 10 The steamer, and il is presumed,
proceeded to the Straits. The inference, there
FORE is, that she stopped there. for the Massachu-
sets 10 overtake her.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14

Eay- Q. II. p. STEM, is our authorized agent
for collecting accounts due this Office, and for OBJ
ming new subscribers in Virginia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
FINE WATCHES 8 RICH JEW ELRY.

FINE WATCHES & RICH JEW ELRY.
III q. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
LIZ Al and 9th streets, has just returned from
the north with good assortment Of the most rich
and fashionable Jewery in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now OF
fers tor sale the same, at wholesale retail much
cheaper than goods of like quality have ever been
sold for in this section of country. Please call al
his store, sign ofthe large spread eagle.
N. b. Special attention paid to the repairing 10
ne watches BY w. w. Holngsworth. Apr2
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
c1O OREwARD.-Lost, from the bagrag.

C10 REWARD.---Lost,f from the baggage
P ~ car, on Saturday, the 10th instant, on the
route between Philadelphia and Washington,
Gentlemans Overcoat, which was wrapped in q
cloth bearing the name OF residence and strapped
on the top of trunk; also, new Leather Strap
and Buckle from another trunk belonging 10 The
same person The advertiser considers this an
occasion TO represent TO the owners and ms61-
gers OF the railroad on this route that, for the com
fort Of passengers and security Of baggage, an in
creased responsibility should be required Of their
agents.
Any communication addressed 10 the Office OF
National hteiigencer will be received, and on re-
turning the article lost, the above reward will he
oaid Nov o6-tf
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Millinrrp 4 faafp @osos.
O'CON @ r, ...-..r,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
Fancy Dry Goods and Millinery.

OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE,
On Third Street, Second House From L6ur"A
THE NEW AND SCI ECT assortment
| offered at this New Store deserves the
particular attention of Ladies. The fol-
lowing list will give an idea of what may
there be procured, on the most relsomoble
terms Ladies Paris Silk Bonnets; Laties
All Hair Bonnets; Ladies Straw and Hair
Bonnets; Florence, English and Dumstabie
Bonnets; Grey and other fancy Bonnets;
Misses silk and Straw 3onnets: do. do.
do. Flats do. Boys Hats and Caps; Rib
bons, Flowers and Plumes; Mantillas
Cloaks and Shawls; Cashmere ScaTfs, new
style; Pa,asols, Corsets and Underskirts
Emb. Bands, Edgings and 1nsertings; Plain
and Emb. Pocket Handkerchiefs; Plain
aud Emb. Collars; do. Chemisettes and
Sleeves; Thread and Cotton Edgings !;
Woolen and Silk Neck Ties; Ladies Ho-
siery and Gloves; Plaid Calico for Dresses
at 10c. per yd do. Ginghanns at l2ac. per
yd Muslin Delain at csc. per yd: Damask
and Emb. Curtains Choice Woolen Plaids
for Dresses Colored and White Flannels I;
Domestics and Irish Linens; Jaconet. Swiss
and Nansook Muslin; Plain and figured
Bobbinets: Gents Gloves. Hosiery and
Cravats; Perfumery OF all kinds HalI
and Frizetts Also, fine assortment OF
Curls. Furs, and Swans Down, Black and
White Ermine, for Trimming. Also, /"
variety If other articles at :.
O'CONOR'S NEW STORE.
ian-1s-ly. Baton Rouge, La
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0araware at p. G. Montan.
House Furnishings.

MATER Cisterns, Drippers and Ewers;
w oval, octagon and colored Hall Lamps;
enamelled Stew Pans; block tin and iron
Sauce Pans; turned brass Preserve ket.
ties: cast iron and earthen Spittoons: oval,
square and Gothic Walters; Salvers and
Tea Trays; Lamp Globes; Glimmers and
Wick; rich center table French Busters;
common Yankee ditto; common, wooden,
Furnished, Brttania and silver plated Ia
bic Castor, at ID. Z. MOUNTAINS
iul3. Church street.
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CarriaSes,HaTIaess ess, sv;sirs. sc.

TIME Subscribers assortment OF Carria-
i ges, Harness, whips, &c. IS aow COM
plete, and he invites an examination oi
his stock before purchasing in New o.
leans, as he guarantees his prices as low as
as any i'll the South.
Wareroom conner Of Third and FloGlt9
Streets. Manufacturing and repairing IN
superior style at the old established stand
corner of Main and Church Streets.
TUNNARD & HEDENBURG.
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Toilet Soap.

TNaylOr's an1Jules Haule's crystalline
i soap balls brown and white Winsor
soap. Monster and Palm soap, Omnibus,
Pencine, Transparent, Floating, Jenny Lind,
Guimauve, Amandide, Erasive and ether
varieties OF soap can be had at the Drug
store Of Wm BoeEL
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Uents. .Clotbing emporium,
First Arrival Of aEsc Season
AT THE ONE PRICE
Clothing Ea1ass0s'tssna.

TINE subscriber has Just received by
Z steamer CRESCENT CITY. from New
York. large and beautiful assortment OF
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
Consisting OF Linen Bosom Shirts; Silk.
Cotton and Merino under shirts; Shirt Col
lars. Linen and Cotton Draws; Hosiery,
Gloves. Suspenders, Linen and silk Pocket
Hdkf., Cravats. Neck Ties; Scarts Stocks,
SC. all of which have been selected from
the most fashionable houses in New York,
and will be sold at low prices. In order to
DO Justice and give satisfaction to cash buy
ers; he has made it a rule in all cases to
deduct ten per cent for cash, and Will in all
cases strictly adhere to that principle.
septG-y. w D. ffiILLiIo
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Cistcrn Making.

THE subscriber, is now prepared TO
i make Cisterns to order. in the very
best style, and will warrant his work. lie
will keep a stock of the best lumber al
ways on hand, aid will attend to putting
his work up. Carpenters work, and re-
pairing attended to- u. j.. Nr-no.
Near the Jesuit College.
nr Orders left at the Post Office address
sed as above will meet prompt atten-
tion iune-29 6m.
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THE DAILY COMET.
Published Daily Mondays Excepted.)
G. A. PIKE, Editor 4 Proprietor.
Office on Third Street.

~Terms.-THE subscription is fixed at the
rate Of IS 90 per annum, payable in advance, OF
x6 90 at the expiration of six months. The Week
Iv ia nubIished at g. 50 per annum, invariably in
advance. Both will be punctually delivered with
In the limits Of the City by the carrier
e~Advertising.-O Dollar per square
for the first insertion, and half that amount LOT
aver snbseoueut IN sertion-ten lines less, con.
stitute a square.
yearly Advertising.-Merc Ira
ders. and others, will be contracted with on the
most reasonable terms
r-Tnh. WOrk.--)u facilities for doing
sob. Work with neatnsss and despatcfr-in all va
rieties Of colors, cannot be surpassed by any es'
tAblishment in the City-such as:
LAWYERS BRlEF3-BALL TICKErs-POsfERs-bIlL
HsADs-BrLL OF LADINGs-PRo PRoGRAyMEs-ELEcTIo
CICKxrs-DRU0Gtsrs' LABELS -CARDs-CRCuLvRs-
and VISITING CARDS For farther particulars, We
invite YOU to call and see our specimens.
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Steam Pressed Brick.

TOR the convenience of the citizens OF
l. Baton Rouge, an office has beei. open
ed at JOSHUA BEAr.'s STORE, opposite the
Harney House, where orders may be lett
for immediate transmission to the STEAM
BRICK and LUMBER MiLLs, of the subscrl-
Der. and will be filed with quick despatch
as if given at the office on the yard. These
wishing firm and durable article, are So
licited to test the quality of the STEAM
PRESSED. DvBrick delivered in town and
vicinity in any quantities. at lowest maIke
rates. )aug2S-tD J. II. SCIENCk.
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WONnen Ware

A XE., Hatchet, Tile, Anger and Chisel
n Handles, Clothe Lie Reels, Horse
and White Wash Brushes, Paint Brushes
and Sash Tools, for sale by
d. G. MONTAN, Church st.
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70 Consumers

TO Consumers
TEAL. ever intent to supp! y his Gus
Is toners at the lowest prices, Is Tor
tbe nrcsent Offering at retail.
Hav. at 81 30 per hundred.
Corn. "70 cents bushel.
Oats 55 cents do.
Bran. " ST 40 per hundred.
Quantities of either, sold for less than
tho above quoted prices. Terms cash.
may-l9. 'Ooiion D'
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Splendid Assortment OF New Goo"s
MRS. G. HUESTON, respectfully IN
Ul forms the Ladies' and public N general, that
she has just returned from New Orleans, with
splendid assor tment Of New Goods, consis ting In
part of Ladies Talmas, Cloth and Satin, Black and
white Silk Bsnnets; Straw Bonnets of every des-
cription; dress Patterns; Chldrens Hats; Kigo-
let's Trimmings of all kinds and great many ar
ticles too numerous to mention. octZS.
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Music Teaching.

NOTICE TO BUILDERS.-The un-
IN dersgned Is now prepared to manufacture
by Steam power at the shortest notice all kinds
of Sash, Blinds, Windows, Doors, &c-letters ad-
dressed to him at the Post Office at Baton Rouge
will meet with immediate attention.
sept-3-u. ). W. bkOWN.
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CHARLES RUsTON,
TO Planters.

EO E~heaE!sSEe.
lKlN'S Corr and Cotton Cu'tlvator.
"A This truly useful agricultural improv-
ment, has been fully tested by highly res
pectable and practical planters who afterfui
trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation
of Corn. Cane, or Cotton, there is saving
of at least one third the labor to man and
horse over the common poy. It's new
invention. Patented March 20. 1915
Planters are invited to call and examine it.
A supply on hand and for sale by
TITNNARD & HEDENBURG.
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REMOYAL.

n MAINE, has removed his Fancy
L, Store to Lafa, stte Street.-The house
formerly occupied by Mrs: HUSTON.
where he has received fresh supply OF
Fancy articles. June 9Th 1893.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-28
sE1DVELS. SPADES.

A MES and Row lands Spades, Dirt and
II Scoop Shovels, Rakes and Garden
Hoes, Ladies Flor"l Hoe, Rakes, &c.
c. MoNrAN, Church st.
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'NHE subscriber having been appointed
L Az ent for East ana West Baton Rouge
for smith Mcleod & Cos superior and
pure Bi-Sulph of Lime. Plasters viii find
it to their interest to buy here.
n,v9 W,t. BoGEL. Druggist.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-28

EIsH LINE Floats, assorted sizes Linn
L erick and kirby bent Hooks; Fish
Lines, assorted sizes; hot Pouches Pow
der and Pistol Flasks; Double and Single
barrel Shot Guns-On hand for sale by
may 1. ID 4. NUN AIN.
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Wooden Ware, Broonls, brushes, SSc,
HAND Brooms; Wisps; Hearth, Horse,
Ill White wash. Marking, Scrubbing. Coz
web and Paint Brushes. Churns; ReelS
Butter Da<hers; Towel Rollers; Butter
Stamps; Wooden Spoons; Salad Forks; ;
Wooden Pals; Plggins; Cedar Tubs;
Water and Well Buckets; Coco Dippers;
Wash Boards; Wood Scoops; Trays, Pals,
&c. ID. =. NUN AN,
;uN Church street.
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lacks! Locks!

4 RENCH, Southern Rim Lever, Store
[ Door, Cubbord and Padlocks, also
t. of every description OH hand and for
ehv d. C. MONTAN.
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Mechanics Tools.

DENCH Screws, Cabinet Clamps, Spear
d g. Jacksons Saws, Plains If all kinds
Augers and Anger Bits, Brace and Brace
Bits. Hatchctts, Hammers, Carvers Tools,
Gimblets and Coopers Bits, Cooper s Rlv-
cts &c. d. C.. MoNrAN. Church st.
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JAMES M. ELAN q JAS. E. ELAN,
- JIM ~ E. E!am, Attorneys and Councillors
flaw R,ton Rouge aug2I-y.
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G S. HALL, Attorney at Law, Laurel
y. s,reet. Ration Rouge. La. jan17-y.
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ljroffssianal uotiffs.

DR. G. w. DEARING, offers his pro-
IL fessional seryaguslto the public. Omes on
church st-oppsAtssWaddi Days Drug store, store,
and north streets. may'-y.
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DR. S.P. WARD, office On Third St.
~ onnosite DR.. b. F. Harncy. june3-y.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
BBEVLE H. SOUTH CAROLINA FRIDAY MORNING. OCTOBER s. 1855

Inc tree embedded itself several feet ,icyp
in III" earth, making quite deep channel
1t is hollow, and near lis root, there is an
ever running spring of pure water, which
col'ioes at some length through the body
OF the tree. We may add tha. the hollow
OF the tree Is so large that man can easily
ride into it OH horseback Mother is :,
stately Old dame, ol feet in circumference.
327 yet high. The Children are nil of age,
aud .ig enough to speak for themselves.
The 1lolhcr aud Son are together 93 feet
i'll circumlcrcncc. The Siamcsc Twins. one
trunk, separates 40 feet up, 800 feet HIGH.
Old Maid stands by herself, head entirely
bare and slightly bowing, 26O feet high.
Adlic and Mary arc two pretty looking
ttc', named i'll honor OF the two Young
ladies who made the first buggy drive to
the grove.
We have noticed only few of the most
prominent trees. a large number remain
uhno'iccd, not because they are undcscrv-
ing d special regard, but because | don't
wi>5 20 tire my readers. There is Uncle
Tom, Cabin and the Pride Of the Forest,
and others OF large dimensions, which in any
other land, would attract pilgrims by the
tholi,and
These trees are situated i'll Il valley, with
III so'nc ] 5 or 30 miles Of the snow line OF
the Sierra Nevada and about 90 miles from
the >'n'nit OF that lofty range. The al,i-
tudc Of the grove is about 1850 feet above
San francisco. They have pretty fair
Hotel kept at the Big Tree, where i paid
Tor ou: ht's--mvsci and wiic-lolyur.
breakfast and supper, and one horse, only
50 oo. They have the coolest and most
delicious water have drunk in the State.
1t IS proper to add That tho bark OF these
tree, is Spongy, exceedingly light, and the
thlck"Ht piece Yet found was 25 inches thick.
he trees are species ot' .Artor Vitn The
wood Is good deal like the Cedar in color
and is soft and spongy.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
Il a II d fer ale.

nES1ROUS of moving 10 the West olfc,
~ for Sale my Plantation, in AhhcvilIe
District containing
NSt8ED "a %M& EE~e
One Hundred and Fifty cleared, One Hundred
of which is fresh aud in n high state of
cultivation, the balance in Wootls--lics well,
and is heavily ,mhcrc,l.
This Tract Of Land lies immediately on the
Post Road, one mile from Mrs. Sarah Wide
mans, and ndinins lands of Mussrs. Anthony
Harmon, William Williamson, Joseph anil
George Patterson. and others, and for Health
is not surpassed by any place in the District
The Production of the Land is equal to any in
the ncighhorh"od rs the present crop will show
1t is we'll Watcrcd. an excellent spring in one
hundred yards of the house, with running
water through most of the fields.
There is n comfortable Dwelling House with
NIL necessary Out Buildings or the premises
The above named Tract of Land offers many
inducements TO n man wishing to settle pcrrna-
nently. In addition to lis being good neigh
borhood the contemplated Valley Road will
run i'll about two hundred yards of the most
heavily timhcred part of the Tact where tim
Der will no doubt bc in great dcmnnd. deem,
it unnecessary to give more detailed account.
but invite persons wishing to buy to give me a
call. ARTHUR MURPHY
September s, 1868. l9-tf
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FULLER'S HAT STORE.

calling attention to my Styles for the
L FALL AND WINTER. | return my
thanks at the same time to my friends and the
public generally for past favors, and shall
cni"av"r to merit continuance
The same moderate charges Will prevail that
have made The establishment 50 popular
throughout the State
Fine Mrlcskiu Hats. ST.
onki"rl and Sons ("f rhilalclrhn) Fin"
Hats, and Gc,nn's (2l4 Broawav) will be
81 ~.
No departure from thee prices
Terms exclusively Cash.
Sept. 6, 81. lS.f
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
Letter from Judge Builar.

Il Boston committee to deliver lecture in
that city, on slavery, made the following
reply -
SroEELANDs, NEAR EDGsr1ELD G. IT,, S. G..
Thursday, Angus l6, 1855.
Deor Sir: I can give you now no def.
mite answer whether can at any time 90
To Boston and deliver 4 lecture, de-. You
may hear from mr when | reach Washing,
ton. Ny health will not allow me to leave
home before that time.
As you request it, will indicate the gen
cral topics upon which | will speak, should
| deliver the lecture i'll Boston
FrSf, That while the States were Colo
MES, slavery WAS introduced and allowed
without distinction, and that then, by the
comfy of these political communities, the
rendition OF fugitive slaves was more certain
than now under the provisions of the Federal!
Constitution.
Second, That when Federal authority.
under the old Federation, assumed jursGic-
ton over the subject, and the introduction
of slaves was prohibited, it was done by the
votes Of Northern and Southern members,
without distinction Of section.
Third, That when slave trade was open
ed 10y the authority Of the present Consti-
tuition, the measure was sanctioned by votes
North and South without distinction Of
section.
Fourth, That this trade, from 1880 to
1908, WAS carried on in Northern vessels
and by Northern slave merchants, and that
they mainly derived the profits of it.
FyM, That these slaves were captured
by Northern adventures, mostly by violence
or fraudulent seduction, and were sold to
the Southern planter for fair consider
alton.
Ssrth, That these slaves came to the
Southern planter as ignorant barbarans,
and by his tutelagc they have been convert
ed into useful and intelligent laborers.
Serenth, That by the gradual improve
ment of their condition they arc we'll fed
and clothed.
Eighth, That the three and half mil
lions Of slaves introduced directly or indi-
rectly by the North, could not be free with
out consequences detrimental TO both Sec
tions.
Ninth, That in fair account between
the sections, the North has been q gamer
by the Use Of slave labor
These topics would take up a good deal
of time, and Of course would reserve the
liberty Of amplifying or Of adding others
TO them.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. =. BUTLER.
JAMES w. STONE, NJ. D.