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BRAZIL AND THE SLAVE TRADE. - Lord
Brougham, in the House of Lords, lately called
attention to the gratifying fact of the total ces-
sation of the Brazilian slave trade. He said
the number of slaves imported into Brazil
amounted in the first Of the last four years To
10000, in the next year to 10000, in the third
year to 5000, and in the fourth year the iraf.
nc had entirely ceased. And not only thai,
but OF the aforementioned 5000 slaves import
cd 200 were taken by the police authorities
OF Brazil, and set at liberty.
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even that, it would appear, embraces not suffi.
cient attractions and hopefulness to keep the
party together. Like other retreating armies
1t has been broken in pieces, and its leaders
are in mood of encouragement, disagreed
among themselves under what banner or upon
what issue to rally. Eoen the forlorn alterna-
ttce Of falling INTO the ranks Of a party found
Ell ON THE PREJUDicEs OF RACE AND CASTE a
party occupied chiefly spih efforts to Drerent
the too rapid peopling of tile free States wit1
emtgrG'its seeking free Institutions, party
counting and obtaining the favor of Pro-Slavery
propagandlsts, has been accepted by majority
OF Free-Sollers In Massachusetts, and by large
numbers OF them In most or all of the free
States. we dismiss, then, as a failure, the
policy of relying on mere non-extensioH."
Such, sir, is the language of the Convention
OF" Radical Political Abolitionists at Syracuse"
With Abolitionists of that stamp, there is indeed
little occasion to multiply discussions against
Kno1o NOthtngism. Be assured sir, that when
the Anti-Savery and Anti-Nebraska sentiment
of the country shall have ripened into "Radcal
Abolitionism," there will be little danger of
their being misled by the Knoy Nothings.
Yours, very truly, VIM. GooDELL.
Nec York, July IA, 1855.
REMARKS BY THE EDITOR OF THE ERA
The position of William Goodell cannot be
mistaken. We should know where to find him,
if he should say nothing. But, we still regret
that so fundamental an Error, so widespread a
delusion, so mischievous an Evil, and so seri-
Gus an obstruction to the Anti-Slavery Cause,
as Know Nothingism, did not receive specific
condemnation in the Resolves of the Conven-
ton, and has been referred to only incidentally
in the elaborate Address alluded to.
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EARTHQUAEE SHOCKS AND CHoLERA-A let.
ter from Rome says: "a few days after tho
eruption of Yesuvins, shocks of an eartbopola
were felt in this neighborhood, and in several
other parts of the peninsula We hear also that
the cholera is prevailing more or less through
out the country. At the last reports. there
were 81 cfses in Venice and at Florence there
have been from to 10 cases daily, for some
weeks" ~
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NAvAL.-Captain Charles II. Bell, hitherto
Superintendent of the Ocean Mail Steamships
at New York, has been detached fir, m Tat
duty by order of the Secretary Of the Navy, AMI
will proceedJto Norfolk by the 25th of ihiz
month, to report himself TO Com. McKeeyer for
the command of United States frigate Conste
lation. The Constellation will be one OF the
Mediterranean squadron, under the command
of Commodore Breese.
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KANSAS LEGIsLATURE.-The Kansas Legis-
lature met on the 2lst ult. Thomas johnson,
of the Methodist Mission, was elected President
of the Council, and Richard r. Pease, Presi-
dent, pro tem.; J. A. Holderman, Secretary /;
Mr.. Grover, Assistant Secretary; Daniel s.
String!ellow, Speaker Of the House; Mr.. Lille
was chosen Clerk, and Mr.. Martin, Assistant
Clerk. All the members were admitted to
their seats upon certificates from the Governor.
1t was supposed the Legislature would adjourn
to the Methodist Mission on the 9TH INST.
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SLAVE PRAcY.-In rendering decision at
Boston, lately, III the case of the brig Porpo;se,
seized for being engaged in the slave trade.
Judge Curtis, of the United States Circuit
Court, at Boston, held that vessel which has
acted as a tender upon slavers, and has carried
merchandise which was used for the purchase
of slaves, and had otherwise aided in the slave
traffic, although she had not actually carried a
single slave, was guilty of being engaged in
the slave trade, within the meaning OF the
statute.
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A experienced Teacher, who can produce Good irst-
~ mOuIalS Of capabty 10 teach The highrr En-Ijsh
French Drawing Painting and
Mathematician situation Address Box 30 Gam
bridge, Mass At6
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A company of young Virginians, we'll armed,
and pledged "to act promptly and resolutely
in defence of Southern institutions" will leave
Richmond, in few weeks for Kansas.
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JOHN @. WHITTIER, CORRESPONDING EDITOR.
The National Era is an uncompromising op-
ponent of Slavery and the Slave power; an adj
vocate of personal, civil, and religious liberty,
without regard to race or creed; a foe to all
secret combinations to control the Ballot Box,
whether under the direction of priests or laymen;
a friend of Temperance, the Homestead, and
all reforms calculated to secure to Labor its inst
consideration, recompense, and political weight,
and to Trade, its Natural Freedom, in virtue of
which every man has right to buy and sell in
whatever market he pleases. 1t believes in the
right of individual Judgment in all matters
whether of religion or politics, and rejects the
dogma of passive obedience and non-resistance
in both Church and State; holding that no man
who swears to support the Constitution of the
United States can deliberately violate his own
settled conviction offs meaning, without incur
ring the guilt Of perjury, and that no citizen can
obey human enactment which requires him TO
commit I'M ustice, without immortality.
1t regards Slavery, and the issues involved in
it, as forming the great Political Question of
the Day; taking the ground, that Slavery, from
its necessities, instincts, and habits, is perpetu-
ally antagonistic to Freedom and Free Labor,
and unchangeably aggressive; that It's workings
can be counteracted only by permanent sys-
tenn of measures; that the Wing and Democrat.
ic Parties, not having been formed with view
to the issues raised by the Slave Interest, but
being held in thrall by it, so far from present
ing any resistance to It's exactions afford facil.
tiles for enforcing them; and that one or both
must be broken up, and the true friends Of Lib
erty be united without regard to old issues or
prejudices, on Party of Freedom, as a neces.
sary preliminary to the overthrow of the Slave
Power. 1t, therefore, gives its earnest support
to the Republican Movement, so far as its policy
has yet been developed-a movement which
promises to effect such union.
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1y~ An Englishman in America closes, in
the following article for the Era, his spirited
vindication of his native country.-Ed. Era.
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TO HOUSEKEEPERS.
INOR THREE LETTER STAMPS Will send INFORM
i alton worth hundreds dollar in your tt,.p,.ss
Address POuitcrer. Lincoln Centre, Me" fiG
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GENT complete to any par, Of the United S,ates On re-
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DICKENS AS PoLITI0IAN.-At the last ad-
ministrative reform meeting in Drury Lane
Theatre, previous to the leaving of the Pacific
the author of Pickwick made speech, accord
ing to promise, which will add greatly to his
reputation. 1t was as manly, earnest, and SEN
sible, as it was witty, humorous, and satirical,
and he strongly urged reform in every depart
ment of the British Government.
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Joseph Medill, Esq, lately of the Cleveland
Leader, has retired from that establishment,
and become connected with the Chicago (Ill.)
Tribune.
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IMMIGRATION STATIsTICs.-Thc New York
Courier and Enquirer contains the following
statement of the immigration at that port, for
the six months ending July lst, as compared
with that of the two previous years:
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% JtHN FREDERICK OBERIIS Pastor OF Valid
ne Fan de la Roche. Compiled from anthem
,., '..ray French and German, with a dedica-
-. Ia'>la;ioHs. " Rev. Luther Hasey. New
,,.-, ",'rH Carter Btoiber. 1855. For sale by
'4' an'ync Washiug,oR, D. c.
,f !, : now nearly thirty years since the pastor
~, Dan de la Roche closed his long life of
h. .-'lesS' and went to his rest. His labors,
NJ. .,'c'' OF sixty years. service in his great
"a, cause, have left their impress on those
q, So mountain peasantry, and the name of
7a,-, Is a household word, where for SIXTY
q - : ne went out and in before them, an angel
qcS Gu as 1t we're, in the guise of minister
,,, Gl,ist This little volume was originally
nnIG IN 1880, and depicts the life of the
GA 0ut great and good man, and what
xia fought by him. 1t is well to freshen, now
=. -lcn' the recollection of such msn among
I'm. years agone learned to reverence his
I'm. N''' 10 set before others who have since
as5 /: 1POh the stage the history of his tolls
@a success There is many a tombstone,
t.G.a sefe' that tells where the pious dead lie
Gals /; :" which Old Mortality, as Sir Walter
may exercise LIS zeal to remove the
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WASHINGTON AFFAIRS. - Fourteen lottery
ticket vendors were indicted on the 9th instant,
for violation of the law of Congress which
imposes Imprisonment and heavy fine on those
guilty Of its infraction-one half to the inform
err. The complaint was made to Che grand
jury by strangers. The statute has heretofore
been dead letter.
The Court of Claims admitted over thirty at.
torneys to practice this morning. Various mo-
tons were made, with view to getting the tri-
kunal in working order.
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Getty Fathers" IN Prison. - The tele
graph briefly mentioned, a few days ago, thai
several of the members of the city council oil
Louisville had been committed to Jail for con
tempt in refusing to issue licenses to tavern
keepers, after the Circuit Court had rendered its
decision that they should issue them. The
number committed was seven. They subse
quently obtained writ of habeas corpus, and
were brought before another tribunal, but the
judge refused to interfere, and they were sent
back to ial.
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H. The Pain Killer l. sold by John r. Mortimer and
Gray Baiianyue, Washington, d. G.. Purcell I.:,dI u
CO. Richmond VA and by all the principal Druggist
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The MISCELLANEOUS WoRKs OF THE Rev. MATTHEW Hem
V. d. NJ. containing, in addition 10 those heretofore
published, numerous sermons and papers now first
printed from the original manuscripts with forty
on what Christ is made TO Believers. BY Phillip Henry.
Funeral Sermons of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry, by the Rev.
Matthew Henry. By w. Tong, Joshua Reynolds, and
Dr. Williams. In , vols New York: Robert Carter Il
Brother For sale by Gray Ballannc, Seventh street,
Washington, ID. c.
We have given the whole of the titlepage,
which is complete advertisement of what the
book ia book which will be most sought Of
ter by the numerous admirers of Matthew
Henry.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-27
CONSTABLE'S SALE.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Ell
- DoRADo.-McKOy & Co. Plaintiffs, VS.. Robt.
Sharp, Defendant.
BY virtue of writ of execution issued from
the office of A. Fl. SaXton, a Justice OF the Peace
in and for Big Bar township, County and State
aforesaid, upon judgment rendered in said case,
by said Justice, on the 18th day of August, A.
D. 1855, in favor of said plaintiffs and against
said defendant. for the sum Of ninetytwo and
23-l00 dollars, debt, and forty and ll-l0O dollars
costs of suit have levied upon the property fol-
lowing, tO-wit: One board house recently erect
ed and situated at Volcanoville, in the Township,
County and State aforesaid, and now owned and
occupied by said defendant, together with all the
improvements, privileges and appurtenances
the same at public auction on the premises, to
the highest bidder for cash. between the hours of
o'clock A. NJ. and P. NJ, on Friday, the 18th
day of October, A. D. 1855, to satisfy said Judg-
ment and costs.
JOHN J. SEERLEY, Constable.
Volcanoville, Sept. 10Th, 1855. I50-3t.
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allow the questions to be asked. and by thus
refusing destroyed the surest method of de-
termining whether the person called as a
juror was that impartial and unbiased per
son whiclthe law contemplates should sit
upon jury.
The judgment of the court below must he
reversed. and the cause rernanded for further
proceedings. Bryan. !
l am OF opinion that some ofthe questions
were pertinent and should have been asked,
because If the juror had answered in the af-
irmative ne would have shown that he was
incompetent. Other questions were impro-
per.
On the whole, the Judgment should be re-
NeTseu. MuRRAY, Q. J.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-27

METALLIC WEALTH OF CosTA RICA.-
The official Bulletin OF San Jose, Costa Ri
ca. states that there have. been discovered
in that State within the last few months, a
number of coal, copper and gold mines,
which is operated on a very small scale,
brings in rich profit to the workers. The
coal mines, which exist upon the coast OF
Pleasant Gulf, will, it is thought in time
form a source Of inexhaustibIe wealth. The
copper mines however, are by far the most
abundant and important. They have been
discovered at hundred different points
and some OF them are already worked with
success. More than two hundred tuns Of
tAeir produce were sent to England in June
last to be assayed. The ore is said to be
richer and of better quality than that ex-
tracted from the celebrated mines Of Co.
quimbo and Cobiia.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-27

While the Press throughout the state
are speaking in praise Of the skill and scientific
attainments of the celebrated Dr. j. C. YOUNG,
of San Francisco, we wish to add to the weight
OF the testimonies and recommendations of those
who are acquainted with several cures and who
have been benefited by his treatment. They
speak of him as the most scientific practitioner
they ever met with; and when is added to that
4 generous man and a perfect gentleman, as he
is known to he, it would be advisable for the af
hicted fellow men to call upon him in preference
to ali others. Not only has he treated the sick
with success, bat by his Medical works, particu-
larly the Pocket -E5culapius, he has warned the
welt ones how to avoid sickness and death. Get
his works and read them, and you will have the
same opinion Of him that all DO when acquaint-
ed with him.
His Oaice is over Wells. Fargo 4 Cos Express
and Banking Establishment corner of Montgom-
cry and California sts., San Francisco T3I-Im
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- aypI.l i ana Gomorr,.oea IN tI,c

E| 5ypl,i Is and Gomorri.oea i'm tE.c
first stages cured in a few days, and the seconda-
ry symptoms relieved in the shortest possible
time. A cure guaranteed or no pay. Sperma-
toirhma, or Local Weakness, Nervous Debility
Low Spirits, Lassitude, Weakness of the Limbs
and Back, Indisposition and fncapabi!ity for La
Dor and Study, Dizziness of Apprehension, Loss
Of Memory, Aversion to Society, Love of Solitude
Timidity, Self-Distrlst, Dizziness Headache, In
voluntary Dlsohrges, Pains in the Side, AfGec
tions OF the Eyes, Pimples on the Face, Sexual
and other inirmities in Man, are cured without
fail by the celebrated Physician and Surgeon, L.
J. CZAPKAY. His method of curing diseases
new, unknown to Others,) and hence his great
success. All consultation by letter or otherwise
free. Address, J.. J. CZAPKAY, NJ. D., San
Francisco California. G35-Im.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-27
CONSTARLE'S SALE.

EBY virtue of an execution, issued by L. C.
q . Reyburn, Justice of the Peace, in favor
Of Graham, JenKs Co., and against G.J. Crook
art, to me directed and delivered, have levied
and seized upon all the right title and interest of
said Crookart, in and to a certain frame house,
known as the French House., situated on Canon
Creek, Immediately above Georgia Slide, all of
which shall expose to sale, at public auction,
to the highest bidder for cash, on Saturday the
10Th day of October at one O'Clock P. NJ, in
front of Graham's store, in Georgetown town
ship. Ell Dorado County, California
Given under my hand this 26th day of Septem-
Der, 1855.
T50-3tl L. B. McCLAIN, Constable.
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TO CONTRACTORS

& building Fiume and cutting Ditch on the Cen
treyille line lately surveyed and beginning near
Iilton's fnme north of Greenwood and extend
ing to Crows Ranch, on the road to Centreville,
a distance Of Il miles. The ditch to te feet
wide at top, on a level with the grade stakes, 20
inches deep and 20 inches wide on the bottom.
The fiume to lie feet wide and 90 inches deep.
The proposals to he opened by tie company, in
Coloma, on Tuesday the I'd day of October next.
The work to be completed by the 18th day OF
November next, and to be paid for four months
from the time of completion, bearing q per cent.
Persons wishing part cash can say 50.
y. D. ROCK, Supt. P. & r. C. C. Co.
September 26th, 1853. I5O-lt.
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THE New GENERAL.-The English pa
pers nick-named Raglan the 'Meteorologi-
cal General and they now call his success
or, Lieutenant General Simpson the Medi-
cal General They say his dispatches
contain nothing but reports of the health
Of the troops, as if he considered himself
their chief physician, and was obliged daily
to feel the pulse of the army. The national
characteristic Of Englishmen is to grmnble,
and they use the privilege to its full extent
during the war. 1t must be confessed that
they have had good cause given them since
they have been in the Crimea
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-27

"What is your opinion Of the use Of lager
beer and other coguate stimulants?" asked
the bibulant with slight manner Of levity
Mrs. Partington turned from the old buffet
where she was replacing the antique china.
and held the cracked slop bowl in her hand
as she answered. Larger beer, indeed !
think the beer was full large enough before,
and full strong enough, and as for the cog
nae stimulants, the least we have to do with
them the better. Men should beware how
they put az enemy into their mouths to steal
away their hats and take the bread from
their little children. COgnac stimulants.
indeed! We talk about muggy weather in
dog days, but with many people it is muggy
all the days Of the year" She placed the
slop bowl on the shelf with an emphasis
that made the very teeth of the saucers
chatter to hear it, and the little wine glass
on the upper shelf, stuffed full of papers,
that had repented long ago Of what it had
done in the way of temptation, tinkled an
approval against the edge Of an adjacent
dish. The bibulant drank her health in a
glass of clear water-a beverage he hadn't
tasted Singly for many years-he was SO
struck with her elOquence, and didn't see
Ike, who was trying his new white hat on
before the cracked glass in the old clock.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-27
JOB PERMITTING.

We would solicit the attention Of our friends
who are in want of job printing to the fact that
we are prepared 10 execute every description Of
work in our line IN style that cannot fail to give
satisfaction. Our assortment of job materials is
extensive and entirely new, and we have every
facility for doing all kinds Of work at moderate
rates and at short notice
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-27
Sors Of TEMPERANCE.

DOTTLE HILL DIVISION, No. 16I, SONS
- OF TEMPERANCE, will hereafter meet ev-
cry Saturday evening, at their Hall, on Main St,
Bottle Hill.
All Brethren in good standing are cordially in
vited to attend whenever convenient.
WM. s. CANAAN, w. P.
J. LLEwELYN GRIFFITH, r. s. I49-3t
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-27
Divine Worshin.

REV. DAVID MCCLURE, of the Presbytery of
San Francisco breaches every Sabbath morning
and evening in the Town Hall, Georgetown. Ser
vices commencing at l04 O'Clock A. NJ. and s
P. ". Also, every Sabbath afternoon at Bottle
Hill, at 3 O'Clock. Prayer meeting at tue Par
sonage on Wednesday evenings.
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Terms Of the Courts.

SUPREME CouRT-Meets at Sacramento,
on the first Monday in January, April, Ju-
ly, aud October
'essions of the Courts In EI Dorado Co.
DIsTRIcT CoURT-On the fourth Monday
of January, second Monday Of May, and
third Mondays of August and November.
Court OF SESSIONS Meets first Mondays
Of February, April, June, August, October,
and December
County CoURT-Regular terms COM
mence on the first Mondays of January,
March, May, July, September, and Noyem-
ber.
PROBATE Regular terms com
mence on the fourth Monday Of each month.