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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

wko is Rssponsible-Tho Troubles in Kansas,
Tie assassination Of Sheriff Jones aad the
Resistance 10 tho laws in forcible manner
rather than through the instrumentality Of the
courts upon the part Of some misguided men
are producing some difficulties in Kansas, &C.
cording 10 the last accounts from that Terrific.
ny. As 10 the question who is responsible fol
them, we..fnd a very good answer in the New
York 0Lserper, the great organ OF the P:esby.
%tetians of this cecnlry, and one Of the best Of
our religious journals. The Observer, speak
ing Of the assassination OF Jones, in connec-
ton with the celebrated New Haven meeting,
SAYS 4;
Professor Silliman and Mr. Dutton may dis.
avow having given any advice that can be
construed INTO encouraging men to violence,
{ NJ. Beechsr %cannot,) but the influence Of
he rifle meeting at New lIaSen, and OF the
lncendialy speeches else where on the same
subject, has been 10 inflame the minds Of the
coloniSis and 10 prepare them for deeds Of
blood. The counsel Of ilese advocates Of The
life have not been peocem and such as be-
come The gospel. And If uneducoied and I'M
pulsive men in Kansas, where the restraint OF
law is weak, are attempted ito 60 beyond the
advice of The New Haven meeting, even 10
the murder OF a sheriff, who will not say that
in he eye Of Heaven, o terrible responsibility
rests on those who advised the kansas emf
grant TO 60 with arms IN his hand, 10 take pos
session OF HE soil Of his own couniryf
'In The New Haven meeting, when one Of
The donors OF a rife was announced by the
name of'Killam,' one OF The 'clergymen' cried
out: 'KiiLnm! That's a significant namej'
and The walls OF the house Of God rang with
applause of the infGmoHs, muTdeTous com
nent. That singular fact was enough, as il
wos spread over The villages Of newly settled
Kansas, 10 tell the people that Christian min.
ls,ers in New England, and Christian people
crowding The churches, were Wiling 10 applaud
the sentiment Of murder!
"0n the author Of such atrocious sentiments
rests The responsibility VI the blood that fol-
loxs the il promulgaiion. The best suthori-
lies assured us that Kansas was becoming quiz
ei, and now the incendiary appeals Of these ia.
natics in the East are reaching The Wesi, and
stirring up the people again To deeds Of yio-
lence. Thus tie canse Of freedom is put in
peril. The Free Stale movement is liable to
be brought into disgrace by suoh atrociies.-
Governor Reeder has distingu ished himself by
delivering an eloquent speech denouncing the
assassin. and declaring that the Free State
movement, needs no such aid, but suffers from
it. II The cause OF freedom is ruined in Kan.
SOS and the slave power gels the ascendancy
the result which we do no, anticipate = may
We fairly charged TO the violence of these
Eastern fanatics, whose measures have Provo.
ked resistance. Peac, fol emigran,s was sure
10 make Kansas free State. We trust II
will YET. Bulihis wicked movement to make
every c~olonist o soldier and 10 prepare him
fot deeds Of blood. is s, unlike the gospel
method Of promoting a good cause that il can
not be expec led to prospcr.n
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29
Tne Allsrea Iusult to our Officers.

When the incredible story ef the French
War Department having offered gratuitous
insult to the American Military Commission
was first started in the newspapers, we ven
tured 10 express eur opinion that it was apoch-
ryphal. II now turas out that our conjectuses
was correct. The New York Express contra
diets the story on the authority Of one Of the
ofieers ofthe Commission. The Express says:
"There has been. We repeat, gross exsger-
alton in all this. No insult was given, and
nothing done TO which official exception could
be taken. Our authority for saying this, is one
of the Commissioners themseiues. The con-
duct Of Marshal valiant was certainly not over
courteous, but the request made by The Com
missioner was neither invited by the Marshal,
nor refused 10 the Commission ."-Eng.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29
sympathy for Mr.. Sumner.
DoSToN. Saturday. No,

The meeting OF citizens called 10 express
upon Senator Sumner, was an immense assem-
blage, though called at q late hour in the day.
Chaplain Hall was found too small to accorn.
MEDIATE the crowd. aud an adjournment 70 Ire
IN mt Temple was found necessary.
The meeting was opened with o prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Beecher. Deacon Samuel Green pre-
sided. General Indignation was expressed by
the speakers and pervnded the audience.
Speeches were made by Rev. NJ. Freeman
Clark, M.enaellPhillips, Judge RUSSELL Theo.
doEe Farker,.J NJ. S. Williams Of Cambridge,
Lyman Beecher, John L Swift, and W. u.
Spooner.
The speeches Of Messrs. Phillips and Parker
were almos entirely political, with minor ref.
erences TO The objects Of The meeting.
MI. Spooner dissented fn The declarations
made by both that men moi OF tie FieesoiI
party Tejoiced al the assault; on Mr.. Sumner,
and justified the assault OF Mr.. Brooks. lie
said II was not so held.eui.
A :equisition FOR the use Of Fnneuil Hall OH
Saturday night for 0 mass meeting, was signed
by o 'er fifty men OF all parties. The present
meeting, he said, was a spontaneous one, and
no special party had credit for is meeting.
Adjourned at len O'clock 10 assemble o,
Faneuil Han this evening.
New YonK, Saturday, May "a.
The Republican Committee held q meeting
last evening, and passed strong resolutions, de.
nouncing the attack upon Mr.. Su ner, and
calling upon The House of Representatives lo
expel the assailan,; also upon the Courts OIL
Washington City 10 punish him. other wise N,e
seat Of Government mast be removed.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29
California.

In every election which has taken place fol
several months past, the Know. Nothings hav:
been terribly tliraslIed. The Democratic gains
are confined 10 no one part ofthe State. A few
days before The last steamer left San Francisco
an election took place in Sacramento, the
strong hold OF Know othingism, and thu
Democratic nominees were elected by one
hundred and twenty majority, after the mos
exciting canvass ever known in California
Six months ago the Hinioo majority wasnearl,
four hundred. Our exchange assures'us tina
the Golden State is certain for the Democratic
nominees for President and Vice President il
November next, by an over ~helmiug majority
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29
Things in Washington.

Washington; May GA rumor was wideb
C irculaled TO day, that Brooks had challenged
Gen. Webb, but The facts are os follows: Ger
Qui!man To-day was tbe bearer of q note from
Brooks 10 Webb, asking il he was the authoI
Of the article in the Courier and Enquirer O
Saturday, relative 10 the Sumner assault, Il
which Webb replied he had abstained fron
writing on this subject, ill Saturnay, and iha'
the Courier Of Tuesday will contain a lon.
letter under his signature, from which Brook:
can learn fully his opinions relative 10 iha
affair.
The House Committee ofInvestigation wait
ed OF Mr.. Sumner to-day. lie was in bed
but gave testimony in regard 10 the assault
he was also cross examined.
He was unsbIe 10 sit up during The visit o
the Committee, but did so a short Time to-day
Tie IS still very weak. His physicians counse
lin not to move out Tor o week..
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

ExcELLENT TmNo. -There is o department
of the Patent Office which is doinga very good
service. II isengaged IN the distribution Of
seeds and other forms OF exotic productions
throughout the country. These are collect
ell from The best sources, and accommodating in
The hands OF this department of the govern
ment are supplied to persons engaged in r-
raj pursuits for reproduction 10 the United
States. BY this means, with careful culture,
and growing experience, we may reasoni bly,
expect to secure and establish 10 our country
all the productions OF all others which can by
possibility be adapted TO our climate. None
will fail 10 recognize, 10 an efficient manage
ment Of this department Of the Patent Office,
a very important and valuable auxiliary OF The
rural interest at large.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29
LII On,
Or, the Young Pilot Of the Belle Creol

Or, the Young Pilot Of the Belle Creole,
Is the title, Of a new work, by the disiin-
guished auihoress, Mrs. CAROLINE LEE HESrz,
to be issued on The 3lst Of May, from The far
famed and populrr publication house Of +. B.
PETERSON, Esq, Of Philadelphia, and from The
aeputation OF the authoress as o writer, and
from the opinions of the work, Of sone Of the
leading journals, we have no hesitancy in say
sng that, it willlbe ''the best story ever pub
Iished." Complete in one large volume, bound
in cloth, for 81; or in two wallpaper cover, ID
cents. Copies Of either edition Of the work
will lie sent to any part OF the Uaited States,
free of postage, on renting the price OF the
edition they wish, 10 T. B. Peterson, No io2'
Chestnut ST. Philadelphia.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29
Washington, May 10, 1856.
ESPECIAL MESSAGE.
T ahe Senate Of The United Stdts.

~ ccHutC W tHe GHLeu CtntfSs y
81 return here W it'll 10 The Senate, in which
ii originated, o bill. entitled IAN act making
an appropriation for DEF pening the channel
over he 81. Clair Flats, IN the State OF Mich
igan,' and submit il for reconsideration, be-
cause il is, in my judgement, liable 10 the OBJ
~jectiDns 10 The Prosecution OF Internal Improve.
.menis by the General Cove rnnlrnf, which
have tlready been presented by ME in pIvyi-
Gus Communications 10 Congress.
'tln considering this bill under the ~restric.
tioa that the power OF Congress 10 construct q
wotk OF internal improvement is limited 10 ca.
SEES IN which The work is manifestly needfni
and proper for the execution or some one or
more OF the powers expressly delegated 10 the
sneral Government, | have mol been able to
Ind Tor the proposed expenditure any such re-
lation, unless It lie the power 10 provide Tor
thencommon defense and to Inalnlam aiI army
aud navy. But q careful examination OF the
subject with The aid Of information officially
received since my last annual message was
communicated 10 congress, has Convinced Inc
that the expenditure OF the sum proposed
would Serve no valuable purpose as contribu-
ling 10 The common defense, because all which
could be affected by it would he to Afford u
Channel OF .welve feet depth, and Of so tem-
porary o character, that unless the work VAS
done Immediately befMe The necessity for lis
use should orlst, il could nor be relied on for
The vessels OF even the small draught The pas.
sage OF which it would permit
"Under existing circumstances, theref re, it
cannot be considered Us a necessary means
Tor the common defense, and is subject to
those objecilons which apply to other works
designed TO facilitate and contribute
TO the convenience and local prosperity OF
those more Immediately concs:ned-an object
motto be c%onstitu iionalIy and Justly attained by
the taxation If The people ofthe whole coun-
Try. FRANKLIN PIERCE.
"WAsmNGroy, MAY 10. 1861
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29
ANorurR sucmg.-On saturday about noo

ANOTHER SuIcpE.-On Saturday about noon,
Mrs. Clark, wife o PLANES Clark, who resides
on Perry street, having been unwell for o few
days, became suddenly worse, being taken as
the family supposed, with o fit. DR.. Davis
was called 10, and upon examining the pa
tient he suspected from the symptoms OF The
case that she was laboring under the effects oil
opium A cup. found in the room, containing
the dregs Of that drug, confirmed his suspi-
cions. From the marks upon the inside OF Tie
cup, indicating The quantity which it had con.
iained, it is supposed that she swallowed
about three ounces OF the opium; III efforts 10
save her proved unavailing, and She died in
about ten hours after swallowing the fatal
draught. We have head no CO use assigned
for the rash act, but understand she had
threatened, several days before to put an END
to her existence. Dayton Gazette,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

@SBA

We will furnish the "Eaton Demoreaf'
from the second week in June, until atter the
election in November, about FIVE months, foI
FIFTY CENTS, the money 10 BE- paid In AID
VANCE. The coming contest is to the coun'
try the most important one that has ever Ia
ken place, and it is important tina, Democrat
&c information be disseminated among the PEG,
ple. Every democrat voter IN the county car
afford TO take our paper for thai length OF m
and ought to do SO. Win not some OF our reg
nlar subscribers in each township, interest
themselves in our behalf, and procure a lis
and send US? Let us all do what We can 70,
the cause of Democracy. Send your NAMES
and money, friends.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

MIA Certain Millerite author wrote q book
proving that the world would come 10 on end
in three months, and then tried to get pub
Usher 10 print it, and wall nine months for his
pay! The publisher didn't lite The looks Of
the last six months.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

CONGRESSIONAL. ELECTORS.
LIST. SHELDON |. KELLOGG, Of Hamilton
Cd. UENRY'F SEDAN, OF Hamilton.
Sd. DAVID CLARK, Of Montgomery.
.4,h. LII. Td0MAS, Of Darxe.
9th. ED WARD F jSr%R, OF Williams.
18th MIC iAEL H. DAVIS, Of Clermont.
18th WILL M CR0SSEN, Of Warren.
18th. WILLIAM KERSHNER, Of CLARK.
18th GEORGE Z SEENA, of Seneca.
10th. LEVLDUNGAN OF Jackson,
, 18th. ALFRED McVElGH, of Fairfield.
10Th. JACOB SLYE I, OF Frapklm.
18th. JOHN Tiff Of Huron.
14th. JOHN c. MYERS, of Ashland.
18th. JOSEPH BURNS, Of Coshocton.
16ti. JAMES NJ. GAYLORD, o: Morgan.
18th BENJAMIN +. SPRlGGS, Of Noble.
18th. ALPH0NSO HART, OF Portage.
18th HENRY II. DODGE, Of Gu ahoga.
2Oih. GEORGE G. GILLErT, of Ashtabula
Dist. GEORGE COOK, Of Harrison.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

0rThe will ofJabez Barber, OF Chicago,
who with bis wife and eldest daughter were
passengers on the III faled Pacific, was opened
on the 18th inst, be fore the Judge ofPrcbate.
The bulk Of bis property, amounting to $780,
0, will fall 10 the only surviving child, q lii
tie girl OF three years old.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

" In the case Of I. G,aveson against the
Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company, to
recover $4,000 for stone work on The bank
building, the defendants being willing 10 pay
some "a ,9oo. the uryreturped a verdict for
|S4,49t 60.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

O.yTbe Dayton journal learns that the
sinai: pox is prevaiIing to some extent in thai
vicinity, to the North and North West, though
il had moi yet reachel the city. Precautions
should be taken at once.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

dyWe notice that quite a number OF dele
gates TO The National Democratic Convention,
from difsJent parts Of the Union, have alrea'
ay arrived in Cincinnati, and taken up their
quarters at the Burnett House. We hope to
be able in orr next paper, to give The nomi'
nees Of the Convention
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

uThe Kentucky american says 'ahe wbis-
ky crop will be greater The coming season than
it has been 70: years in Kentucky" IF this is
true, there will be on increased demand 70
that other Kentucky cfop-hem2.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

IJThose men belonging 10 the command Of
Col. Schlessiner, who were taken by the Cos
ia Ricans and executed by them, were made
10 perform an unwelcome service just before
their exit. Having been condemned TO death,
and their fate announced, tie victims were
compelled to dig their own graves, and when
done, made to kneei upon the margin Of the
trench dog, when they were shot dead-fall-
ing readily into The pit their own hands had
dug.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

THE MOST R%EM,RKAAE Book OF THE AoE.-lf
we were asked what qualifications oflater days
had stirred up the most populpr feeling, and
was most likely 10 live in mems memories as
a thing of deep moment and deeper results,
we would point 10 the mysterious work, enti-
tied chow 10 win a lover" by Professor Ron
Idout, Of New York. 1t treats on the art Of
making matrimony, under all circumstances, as
easy as the art OF maSing bread. See the ad-
lvertisement IN another column.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

aJTA Philadelphia ppnstersays that n view
o. the universal fun made by the American
press over the b;nh OF the Prince OF Algiens,
ne proposes that the title Of the iilusirious
stranger should be changed to The prince Of
|AlI-ieers.o
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

uThe contested mayorslty OF Albany, N.
y, has been decided in favor Of DR.. Quack-
enbush, Democrat.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

ETIl is stated that France has been called
on 10 interfere IN Mexico, for the protection
Of the property ofthe Catholic Church, lately
seized BY President Copmo6fof.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

NJ Hon LEWIS CAss, will please accep'
our thanks for copy Of his speech, deliver
cred in the Senate on the ETH and 18th o.
May, 1856, relating TO the Kansas Territory
nm -
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

u-"lranisian," the late p~rincely residence
OF Bsrnnm, together with The balance OF his
real estate in Bridgeport, is about 10 be sold
under the hammer. How are the mighty fall
enl
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

fFTbe Cincinnati Conference Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, has purchased the
Tswawa Springs property, for the purpose Of
establishing a school for co!ored people. The
price paid for the property was $500; these
funds we're chiefly raised in the east. OF the
plan, on which this school is 10 be established
and conducted, nothing is yet definitely
known.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29
ESPECIAL MESSAGE.
L"To he SENATE Of he United S.atss.

al return herewith 10 the Senate, in which
It originated, the bill entitled al act 10 re-
move obaructions 10 navigation In the mouth
oil The Mississippi River, at the South west Pass
and Pass a POutie,' which proposes TO appro-
PIRATE q sum o money, 10 be expended under
the superinte ndence OF the Secfetary OF War,
FOR The opening, and keeping ope,s ship chan
nels Of sufficient capacity 10 accommodate the
wants Of m through the South west
Pass aud Pass a p0utTe, leading from the
Mississippi River 70 the Cult Of Mexico
lin a communication, addressed by me 10
the two Houses Of Congress Cd the 30th of
December, 1854, my views we've exhibited ia
full on The subject OF the relation OF the Gea-
eral Government 10 internal Improvements. l
SET forth on that occasion the constitutional
impediments which, in my mind, are insupera.
Die 10 the prosecution OF q system Of iniernol
improvements by means Of appropriations from
The treasury Of the United States; more especi-
ally The consideration that the constitution
does not confer on the General Government
any express power TO make sach appropria-
tiOis; that they are not 0 Necessary aud proper
inc ideDt of aay Of the .xlxess powefs; and
that the assumption Of authority Oh The part Of
The Federal Government 10 m aud
carry on o general system OF iaternal improve.
ments, while exceptionablt toI the want OF
constitutional power, is, in other respects,
preiudlcal 10 the several interests and incon.
sislent with the true relation 10 Que another,
'of The Union AND OF the individual States.
"The objections apply 10 the whole system
OF improvements, whether s,cAI im~proyements
consist Of works on land or in navigsble wa
tiers, either Of the seacoast or Of The interior
lakes or rivers.
81 have not been able, after the most care
fulrefec.ion, TO regard tie bill before me in
any other light than ae q pafi Of a general sys-
TEN OF internal improvements, and ibereiofs
feel constrained 10 submit il, with these OBJ.
jections, 10 the reconsider ration Of Congress.
'FRANKLlN PIERCE.
washington, May 10, 1856.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

LOOK 0uT-Counter felt tens are said to DO
in circulation on the Exchange Bank Of Pitts
burg.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

1.-THE GAINESVILLE people have given The
Blue Rock miners who dug out the buried peo-
pie, $500.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

TJames Walker, the father ofGen. Walker,
OF Nicarsguan notoriety, is a resident ofNash-
vile.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29
Washington Guards.

We learn that this Company, under com
Qnand Of Capt. MoCADE, intend having a pa
1ade ins.atsn,. on next Saturday at O'Clock,
in full uniform. All who wish to enjoy q
,rea. should he on hand 10 witness the mill
tary eyolu.ions. OF the "Guards."
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

NJ Read the news from Kansas, IN another
part OF our paper, they are Of The most ezci-
ting character. But don'i place ton much con-
fdence in them-they are .eiegaphed
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

aTHon. James Buchonan, in one Of his
speeches at New York, uttered these senti-
ments: have Witnessed arbitrary power; ]
have contemplated the people OF other countries
but there is no country under Gods heavens
where o man feels 70 bis lellow-man, exceptip
the United States. And ifyou could feel how
despotism looks on; how jealous the despotc
powers of The world are Of our glorious insti,u-
tions, you would cherish Ire Constitution and
Union 10 your hearts-next 20 your belief in
the Christian religion--the Bible for Heaven,
and the Constitution Of ] country for Earth.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

uFIt is perhaps moi generally known that
the Austrian Government has given notice that
American travelling passports viii not be re-
spected by their officials If they bear date three
years anterior TO 1850. 1t is Therefore proper
for Americans about visiting Austria to have
their passports renewed. which can be done b,
forwarding the anne ts the Slate Department
OF Washington, directly, or through the prope
authorities in the different cities.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

ar Hugh Miller, the distinguished Scotch
g~eoiogist- one Of the hrst seie niiic men Of the
oge. aud one Of the finest specimens Of the
self-made luan,-is about to visit America on
. iectufing tour. He viii be received every
where with cordially and attention.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29
From the Washington Un'on, May col
Two Veto Messages.

The President returned 10 Congress, yester-
day, two bills, making appropriations for the
improvement OF rivers and hsfbos, with his
O. Injections 10 their passage. II will be seen
from the messages accompanying these bills,
which we publish be Glow, that the President
wilhholds his approval, because lie is satisfied
that Congress has not The power, under The
Constitution, to carry on q generalsystem ofin-
tsrnal improvements. He does not elaborate
the questionable he had Gone in 0 former
message; but announces in plain, unambguoas
aud direct language his Conscientious conyic-
tons as 10 the constitutional questions .nvoly-
ed. He plants himself distinctly upon o
strict construction Of The Constitution and q
strict construction OF the Democratic creed on
the subject Of internal improvements by The
Geneiai Government, and leaves the issue to
Congress and the country. The following are
the messages.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29

GTThe Know-lSo,hings Of Arkansss have
nominated General James Yell for Governor
and Judge W. II. Sutton and Hon. D. Ragsn
for Presidential electors for the State o! large