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Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-10-06
MR.. CHASE ON THE SLAVERY QUESTION

THE Columbian publishes a revised edition of
Mr. Chases' Cincinnati Speech. We publish that
part relating to slavery, that if the extracts wo
have previously pub lished have been at all errone
Gus our readers will have opportunity of correct
ing them.
No man, fellow-citizens, cherishes n warmer or
more earnest devotion tO the Union Of these States
thah the man who now stands before you. Foun,
ded on tue principles of the Declaration Of Inde,
pendepce, eemented by the Constitution, and pro.
tected by the patriotism Of the People, it seems tu
me tit to endure forever God himself prepared
this place for it. In the place which he prepared
our Fathers framed it, Here it has expanded, and
strengthened as it has grown into mighty CON
federacy Of thirtyone States, stretching from the
gulf of Mexico to the northern extremity Of Maine
and from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Its
great Mountains and their vast range from North
to South, seem to keep guard over it. Grand
Rivers flowing through every part unite while
they divide its States. Iron bands, provided bv
the genius OF commerce, grd all round the mighty
structure. Nothing but madness and folly, tramp
ling on freedom, and contemning Justice, can evee
destroy or weaken it. God grant that it may en-
dure forever, a monument Of his goodness, Of the
wisdom Of our Fathers and the patriotism Of theig
SONG.
II is true, fellow-cizens, that in both sectiona
of our country, there men who lightly esteem
the Union Mr. Garrison and his associates in
the North, despairing of the redemption of our
land from the evils of Slavery, while the Union re-
mains, seek the deliyerance Of the Slave through
its dissolution. With the disunon doctrines Of
Mr. Garrison and his associates, l have no sympl.
through the Union the System Of Slavery is endeA
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-10-06
"a testimonial Of gratitude to
SALMON Z. CHASE.

From the colored people Of Cincinnati, for his ca
rious public services IN Lehd!f Of tie oppressed
and particularly for his eloquent aduoca-
cyof the Rights Of Nan, IN the case Of
Samuel Watson, ,vho ,Oas claim
ed as .tugitire siare,
February II, 1915.
On receiving this testimonial, Mr. Chase said
"True democracy makes no inquiry about the
color of the skin, or the place OF nativity, OF
any other similar circumstance of condition.
Whenever it sees man, it recognizes being en-
dowed by his Creator with original inaleniabe
rights. In communities of men it recognizes no
distinctions founded on mere arbitrary will"
This is not the kind of Democracy advocated by
the Enquirer and the Administration whose policy
it sustans. 1t may be safely asserted that the ed
itor Of that print will never receive testimonial
for his devotion to the Rights of Man. His keen
scent is engaged in the lofty business of hunting
fugitive slaves, in which employment doubtless his
genius finds beftting exercise. Should Gov. Me-
dill, however, or any of the advocates for slavery
in Kansas, desire to present silver pitcher or 9th
er testimonial to the editor of the Enquirer, we
would suggest that it be adorned with suitable
device-a picture Of a slave hunt would be appro-
pirate, and the editor might be represented lead
ing the pack. Should Inscription be desired,
we would suggest the following
Presented to
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-10-06

4s a testimonial for his paluaJle services in Mt
cause Of Oppression, his disregard Of The rights
Of tie wcak and detenceleSS, and his dis
regard Of the Rights Of Nan, ,ohHe
claiming TO defend the cause Of
Democracy.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31
EFFECT OF BOLD FOREIGN POLICY,


The influence Of bold and vigorous foreign
policy, and the effect of such heroic exploits
as the rescue of Koszta by Captain Ingrabam,
in securing respect to Americans abroad, arc
made the subject Of brief, but pointed article
in late number of the New York SIN. "An
incident, says the Sun, illustrative of this in
fluence, is reported to have occurred recently
at Leghorn. A young American travelling in
Europe happened 10 permit himself to talk
freely in cafe to some Austrian soldiers, con-
trasting the prosperity enjoyed under republi-
can freedom in the United States with the 0
dition Of the people under Austrian rule The
soldiers, or some Of the many spies who fire.
quent every place Of public resort in the Aus.
trian dominions, reported the young mans Ian
guage to the authorities, and he was arrested
and thrown into prison. He was afterwards
carried before courtmartial and tried, and
convicted for attempting to seduce soldiers Of
his Imperial Majesty Of Austria to desert their
duty. lie was condemned to be shot. The
American Consul at Leghorn, hearing Of the
affair, promptly interfered TO obtain stay Of
proceedings, but for time all his remon.
strances we're made in vain. lie continued
urging his plea, till at last the Military Com
mandant asked, What end the Consul had in
view in demanding stay Of proceedingsT
The Consul replied that he anticipated the
arrival Of Commodore Stringham and Captain
Ingraham, with their vessels, in day or two,
and he would be glad to have those officers
present at the execution. The Commandant
changed countenancc, and dismissed the Con.
sui, saying he would think Of it.
The Consul was astonished the next morn
ing TO sec the young man entering his Office,
at liberty. lie had been discharged from pris.
on with a reprimand, and notice to leave the
Austrian dominions, given by the command.
ant in person, who was at pains to impress on
him at the same time that his liberation was
not in any respect due TO The threats about the
visit Of the American feet, but consideration
for 81 his extreme youth and consequent indis
cretion." Thus, il Koszta was only an Gin
choate citizen, the protection extended to him
proved the safety Of /" full native" A few
examples Of energy, like that displayed in the
Koszta case, would save our citizens, visiting
foreign countries for business or pleasure,
many annoyances, and teach despotic powers
that an American citizen could not be made
the victim Of their supicions and vengeful
spirit with IMMUNITY.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31

TERRIBLE SCENE AT SPANISH BALL-At
Madrid, few nights back, lady gave ball,
and amongst the guests were NJ R
and Mile i -. Ii was observed that the
young man constantly kept close to the young
lady, and followed her when she went from one
part of the room to another. 1t was also no
ticed that she seemed greatly annoyed by his
attentions. The mother Of the young lady
wished to interfere, but the mistress OF the
house wishing TO avoid an unpleasant scene,
prevented her. At a late hour, lady Of high
rank and her daughters we're announced, and
the whole party rose to receive them. M.
Il, taking advantage Of the slight con.
fusion which this created, seized Mile B
by the hand and whispered something in her
ear. She turned pale, then bushed, and re-
piled in low voice. Thereupon the young
man, without saying word, pulled pognard
from his pocket, stabbed the-young lady in the
breast, and then stabbed himself near the heart.
Both fell bathed in blood. A surgeon was i'm
mediately sent for, and on his arrival he found
that the wound Of the young lady was not NOR.
tai, as the poignard had struck the sternum, but
the young man was quite dead. 1t is said that
M. r. bad long sought Mile b in
marriage, but that she had refused TO accept
him. and that, meeting her at the ball, he had
again pressed her to accept his addresses, bu,
that she had again peremptorily refused.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31
AMERICAN AND ENGLISH ABOLI-
TIONISTS.

Could England succeed by means Of her Ado.
lition allies in this country in seyering the
Union, and in raising up thirty-one belligerent
and discordant States, in place Of United and
harmonious nation, she would no doubt feel that
she had accomplished one Of the greatest and
most desirable objects that she ever accom-
plished either by gold, diplomacy or arms.
The formidable political and commercial III
yalry which we now exhibit towards our vene-
rable parent has changed her contempt into a
bitter resentment which is strongly tinctured
with fear. She rather avoids than courts wal
with us, but mover lets the opportunity escape
Of nyidjously assailing US in what she regards
! as our vulnerable point Aware, as her writers
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31
The London Times on Barnum.

The London Times thus introduces notice
of Barnum's book:
"Is there one among us, gentle or simple,
rich or poor, young or old, that has not heard
Of the man who Joined the head Of monkey
to the tail of fish, advertised "a mermaid,
and showed il to the Yankees?-who dis.
covered and bought up decrepit negress Of
eighty winters, extracted her teeth, deepened
her wrinkles, shaved her head, and palmed her
Off upon the citizens Of the republic as the
nurse Of their patriot Father Washington,
aged one hundred and sixty one yearsg-who
encountered a dwarf at Bridgeport, Charles
Stratton by name, five years old, and two feet
high, borrowed him from his parents (worthy
folks TO loan their ofspringl taught him to
chatter and lie almost in a breath, and, when
thoroughly trained presented him to the
American people as General Tom Thumb, the
extraordinary dwarf eleven years of age 'iust
arrived from England;' brought him to Lon.
don, and set him before the Queen at Buckinp-
ham Palace, persuaded Albert Smith, his par.
ticuar friend to write a piece called Hop %
my Thumb with a view to the exhibition Of
his short protege at the theatres, and otherwise
bruited his new 'artcle' TO such good purpose
that the British public in town and country
was whipped into considerable particular ex.
citement?-who made n trip to the midland
countries in company with the author Of Hop
o my Thumb his particular friend, under
whose auspices was purchased the happy fam.
y Of two hundred beasts TO be added to that
famous American Museum Of five hundred
thousand objects, so honorably purloined, with
the spirited cooperation of Noah Beach,
Ropes & Co, from the unlucky incorporated
companyT-who erected 'lIumbug Palace,
(Tranistan,) in which he dwells, legitimate lord
and master; discoursed, like Oily Cannon, in
honeyed words, OF temperance; made sermons,
ike the priests Of Molock, lin the Grove, and
capped bis exploits by putting salt upon the
quivering tail Of the yeritable Swedish Night.
ingale,' whom he lured to the States pro-
claimed saint rs well as singer, quite as
charitable as vocal, more modest and discreet
even than melodious, until, perceiving that he
had at last met with his match, in another sort
OF general than General Tom Thumb, gen
eral to outgeneral that generals prime minis
ter, he broke with the Nightingale, and re-
tired TO Iranistan ('Humbug Palace there TO
rest for time on his bays, and suck ice water
through quill instead of sherry cobbler and
mint julep? Is there one among us who has
not heard speak of the man who did all these
and many other things of more or less &C.
count--the prosperous and pushing, the inge-
NOUS, spirited, unabashed, and 'goa-head'
Yankee, Phineas Taylor Barnum2 IL there BIO
such one, let him declare HIMSELF that his
indifference may receive just rebuke, and his
| ignorance be enlightened. Not to know Bar
mum, argues oneself unknown We oil must
know, and all admire him."
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31
SCENES AND IMPRESSIONS IN ia.
yANA.

PROM THE FAMILIAR LETTERS or AN INVALID
We extract the following passages from n
letter dated Havana, January %, 1855, which
appeared in the IRtelligencer Of yesterday
morning. We presume it to be from the cult.
waited pen Of the son Of one Of the Editors Of
that Journals
q have looked with admiration upon New
York, Dublin, Genoa, and Naples, but never
have seen so striking coup Doll as is pre-
scented by the harbor Of Havana on entering it.
The morning was Of tropical warmth and
balmiHess; the Sunday sun shone brightly on
the holyday, and the moderate swell Of the
water was just sufficient TO show TO advantage
the scores Of light and very pretty boats which
cut the waves in every direction. week be
fore had been breaking the ice Of the Poto
mac in the Rapid Powhattan, and il was an
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31
A london Einancfer.

A London correspondent of the National
h,teliigeacer writes:
The answer made by person called Joseph
Windle Cole, in the Court OF Bankruptcy a few
days ago, to certain questions touching his
business and the mode in which he carried il
on, gave melancholy proof of the dangerous
extent to which unprincipled maneuvring to
raise the wind, so as to carry on business with
out capital is practiced in this great hive OF
commerce. In answer to one OF these ques-
tons Cole said; 81 had been bankrupt in l847,
and had no capital when | recommended bust
ness, except loans from friends" In answer
to another he replied: "My transactions were
very extensive; in 1853 should think about
two millions"
These two answers, when placed in close
connection are most astonishing. Here is an
extent of business done aothout any real
capital equal to the trade between many two
countries, and sufficient, had it been bona
tide trading, to have placed the person who
directed it among the merchant princes OF the
world. The correctness of these answers might
well be doubted, owing to the almost incon-
ceivable possibility of the fact, were they not
supported by facts which cannot be gainsaid.
One of them is, that debts to the amount OF
100000 have already been proved under
COleS bankruptcy. VINO Will say ailer lnis
"er asihilo Mill .ft9" Imagination is bewildered
in endeavoring to trace the rise of a trade OF
two millions per annum out of nothing at all.
The manner in which this trade was carried on
was in keeping with its commencement Il
kept no cash-book, ledger, or Journal" 81 made
my bankers check-book rough cash book"
Rough enough, indeed IL should have spoilt
my operations if had allowed my clerks to
keep Journal" This, we think, is very prob
able, but such a maize confession is very
striking.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31

Bsg- The Philadelphia North american OF
the 18th instant, announced that the Hon.
Caleb Lyon, of Lyonsdale, was to deliver lee
ture on that evening in Philadelphia. The
Woman in the East" The Ameri.
can accompanied the announcement with the
following remarks on the lecturer:
Mr.. Lyon is genius, eccentric and origi-
nal uniting poetry and literature with politics
and stump oratory. He received the degree of
l.. l.. ID. from the college of Montreal, L. c.,
and was one Of the Secretaries of the Conyen-
ton fer forming the constitution and devised
the State Seal of California. He fought his
way between the parties to the Assembly and
Senate of New York, at 80 years of age and
was member ofCongress at 80. This implies
powers of high order. Hearing an appeal of
the Rev. DR.. Brainerd, his townsman, for the
poor, in Pine street church, last Sabbath week,
Mr.. Lyon offered, benevolently, to come from
Washington, and lecture for the suffering. The
subject and the orator, are pledges of full
house tonight, as Mr.. Lyons recent travels
from Palestine TO Balbeck, Palmyra, &C., &C.,
will enable him to give life and spirit TO his
sketches of Women in the East.'n
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31

The TRIPLE ALLIANCE IN DEFENSE OF CUBA
"A letter on the Lopez invasion of Cuba, writ
ten by the Duke de Valencia to the then Presi
dent Of the French Republic, and the answer
Of Louis Napoleon, appear now in English, il
is said, for the first time. The following is the
answer of Louis Napoleon:
"MY DEAR DUKE: Like you | was dis
gusted when / heard Of the criminal attempt
of certain American adventures to seize Cuba
and if | have not answered your letter very
promptly it was because i wished to send you
the result of my councils deliberations in the
matter. 1t was decided, some days ago, by
my cabinet TO send three ships-ofwar to Cuba,
to oppose any force which might attempt an
invasion of the Island. The English govern.
ment has initiated our example, according to
my adyices, and now hope that France, Eng
land and the United States will unite to pre-
vent the repetition of attempts which would
entail the most serious difficulties between
America and the States Of Europe.
My government is ever disposed to feel for
its allies loyal and disinterested respect and
offer them an energetic support but this,
which is always duty, is now q matter OF
sympathy, and ! am instructed TO convey to
you its friendship and esteem for the Spanish
government. Receive yourself my dear Duke,
the assurance of my most distinguished respect
and friendship.
"LOUIS NAPOLEON"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31

H6y~ A commission established at Bordeaux,
10 make investigations respecting the malady
IN vines, and the means proposed FOR its cure,
has published a series Of resolutions, in which
/, declares that the various remedies that have
been recommended have produced no satisfac-
,ory results. 1t declares also that the malady
was less intense last year than previously, that
the vines are at present in an infinitely bette
condition than at the same period IN 1862 anC
1853, that the malady appears TO have entered
on its period OF decline, and that II would be I
great error TO pull ap he vines, which form tb'
principal wealth Of the Gironnc.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31
Where Cork Comes From.

Cork is nothing more or less than the bark
of evergreen oak growing principally in Spain
and other countries bordering the Mediterra
mean; in English gardens it is only curiosity
When the cork tree is about fifteen years old
the bark has attained thickness and quality
suitable for manufacturing purposes, and after
stripping, further growth of eight years pro.
duces second crop; and so on at intervals, for
even ten or twelve crops. The bark is stripped
from the tree in pieces two inches in thickness,
Of considerable length, and of such width as to
retain the curve form Of the trunk when it has
been stripped. The bark pealer or cutter makes
o slit in the bark with knife, perpendicularly
from the top Of the trunk to the bottom; he
makes another incision parallel to it, and at
some distance from theformer, and two shorter
horizontal cuts at the top and bottom. For
stripping off the piece thus isolated, he uses a
kind Of knife with two handles and a curved
blade. Sometimes, after the cuts have been
made, he leaves the tree to throw off the bark
by the spontaneous action Of the vegetation
within the trunk. The detached pieces are
soaked in water, and are placed over fire
when nearly dry; they are, in fact, scorched a
little on both sides, and acquire a somewhat
more compact texture by this scorching. In
order to get rid Of the curvature, and bring
them flat, they are pressed down with weights
while yet hot.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31
THE SLEIGH BELLS.

Uark the cutters with their bells
Silver bells Ginning bells
What tale of merriment
Their melody foretells.
As they tinkle, tinkle, tnkle,
On the icy air OF night,
Till the stars, that over sprinkle
All the heavens, seem 10 twinkle
With nebulous delight
Keeping time--time-time,
In a kind Of runc rhyme
To the Naturalization
That so unsteady swells bells.
From the rhyming and the Ginning OF the
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31

"Do you think you are fit to dier said a step.
mother to her neglected child. 81 don't know"
said the little girl, taking hold OF her dirty
dress, and inspecting it. II guess so, il amt
too dirty"
A popular writer, speaking Of the ocean tele.
graph, wonders whether the news Transmitted
through the salt water will be fresh.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31

There is an old lady in Troy so full Of sym.
patty, that every time her ducks take bath in
the mudgutter, she dries their feet by the fire,
to keep them from catching cold.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31

IN Prices.-As the season is advanced we have
determined 10 sell of the remaining portion OF our
winter stock at greatly reduced prices, therefore
gentlemen wishing 10 consult economy in purchas-
ing fine Overcoa,s, Talmas, dress, frock and bus.
ness Coats, black and fancy Cashmere Pants, vel
vet, silk, satin and merino Vests, Undershirts and
Drawers and all other ready made garments OF
fine 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. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31
Making Game of Members of Congress-

Making Game OF Members of Congress-
The following harmless play upon the names OF
members of Congress is from the Washington
correspondence of the SPIRIT ofthe Times:
" Fine fishing and hunting here among the con.
centrated representation of all the big and little
fish of the Union, without going out Of the House
and exposing yourself TO the weather. Dress in
Tweed (of New York)-taae the Grey (of Ky,)
of the morning, before the Bright (of Ind.) is
up-the air balmy from the effects of the Shower
(of Md last night-take Butler (of s. Co. with
you, and for lunch let him procure Rusk (oi
Texas,) Ham. Fish (of New York; and Rice (oi
M. tt a Cook (from IowaD and for bait procure
a Bugg (of Tenn or a Miller (of No. Gamble
(of Pa.,) and play them for Trout, tof Pa
and you will find him Ready (of Tenn.,) TO Peck
at il; be careful 10 keep out OF the Eddy (of
Ind.,) and while in smooth water, don't disturb the
Lilly (of N. J)-you will make a Goodrich (of
Mass haul-or If you sinker you may
catch Drum (of Pa.) when off soundings take a
Wade (of Ohio,) aud pull The Boat, and Peter mo
relation Of Simon Peter, the ancient fisherman
but Peter Rows (of N. W who will be servicea-
BILE at the oars.
II you prefer hunting-take Hunter (of Vir-
ginia) or Hunt (of La.,) and start the Chase (of
N. W across the Green (of Ohio after a Badger
(of N c. you may come across Lyon (of Lyons
dae) and Lamb (of No. lying down together in
Bliss-ful (of Ohio) innocence-then leave off ami
NAL hunting and shoot Robbins (of Pa -if shot $
too large you'll be apt TO Riddle (oi DELI them.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31

AN ARAB LEcEND.-King Nimrod, one day,
commanded his three sons to enter his pres
ence, and caused to be placed before them by
his slaves three sealed urns. One of the urns
was Of gold, the other Of amber and the last of
clay. The King told his eldest son to choose
among the urns that which appeared to contain
the treasure OF the greatest price. The eldest
choose the vase of gold, on which was written
Empire; he opened it, and found it full Of
blood. The second choose the amber vase, on
which was written Glory; he opened it, and
found it filled with ashes Of men who had been
famous on the earth. The third took the re-
naming vase Of clay; he opened it, and found
it empty; but in the bottom the potter had
written one Of the names Of God (which
Of these vases weighs the most2" demanded
the king OF his court. The ambitious replied,
the vase Of gold; the poets and conquerors,
the vase Of amber; the sages answered and
said, the empty vase, because that single
letter in the name of God weighed more than
the entire Globe
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-11
NOTICE..

HAVING purchased the interest Of DR..
III r. H. Day in the Drug Store of Wad-
dill & Day, and resumed business upon my
own account, my old friends and patrons
are informed that, feeling thankful for
PAST FAVORS, claim their custom for
the future. a
The same attention heretofore given to
the careful selection of PURE DRUGS
and. the scrupulous regard had to the dis
pensing them, will, hope, secure me an
INCREASED SHARE Of patronage.
mar. 25. H. +. WADDILL.