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THE PROTEST OF A s0UTHERNER.
BALTIMORE, Sept. Is. 1856

DAhTiMoRE, sep. 10, 1856.
To the Editor Of tile National Era:
On Thursday evening last, we attended the
Republican meeting at Temperance Temple.
Gay street, and, for the first time, enrolled our
name as member of the Republican Associa.
ton of Baltimore. Of family whose home
and all worldly interests have been in the South
for more than century and quarter, and un.
der the impression that this was free country.
in which upright, thinking men might, with i'm.
punity, express their convictions of right and
wrong, we repaired to the hall with no appre.
tensions of being disturbed. We had too much
confidence in the good sense and decencv Of
Baltimoreans, to suppose for moment that
they could be guilty of perpetratng such an
outrage as was witnessed soon after the meet.
ing was called to order.
crowd of unprincipled men and bows. most
OF them the very scum and refuse of the com.
munlty, made their appearance in the hall. and
created a terrible uproar and confusion. first bv
senseless badinage and loud laughter. and after.
wards by vociferous yells and unwelcome buz.
zas. Some of the lights were then ext;nyn;sb.
ed, and after picking the pockets of two or
three members of the Association. an attempt
was made to throw them down stairs The
President, Mr.. +. s. Corkran, member of the
Society OF Friends, and very WORTHY gentle
man, was most grossly insulted and thieyishly
wronged: He was tripped up several times,
and received a number of severe blows on the
side of his head. His pocket book, containing
a few five dollar bills and other valuable papers,
was stolen, and the skirts of his coat were cut
completely of, torn into strips, and distributed
amongst the mob A very excellent old gen.
tlemsn from Dorchester county, whose gray
hairs and benign countenance should have
commanded the respect of any one but the low
est-bred rufian, was also assaulted, and one of
the robber-villains made an effort to steal his
watch, but without success. We cannot but
think that an intelligent community will regard
the action OF the mob as exceedingly mean and
disgraceful. Indeed, we have every reason to
believe that the better members of society, re.
gardiess OF party issues and political opinions,
do 30 regard 1t. We would like to know, Mr..
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THE NATIONAL ERA WASHINGTON, D. C., SEPTEMBER 49, 1856

Editor, whether liberty of speech is guaranteed
to US, or not. Is this free country, or do we
live under despotic Government? Will the
Era, as a guardian of national veal, popular
right, and public morals, let us have its opinion?
We are happy to learn that the Republican
Association of this city is determined in its
purpose to bring out an electoral ticket in favor
of Fremont and Dayton, and that the cause of
Freedom has been strengthened by the demon
STATIONS recently made against it.
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From the Baltimore sun.

REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE. =
This Association held meeting last even.
ing at the Temperance Temple, and in the alb
sence of the President, Mr.. Elias Hawley, on
motion OF Mr.. VIM. Gunnison, Mr.. F. S. Cork
ran was called to the chair, and Mr.. VIM. +.
Coale, jun., was selected as Secretary pro tenn.
Mr.. w. Gunnison, from a committee appoint
ed to report an address to the Republicans Of
this State, submitted one, which set out with
the declaration of their devotion to the Consti-
tuition and the Union, and of their adhesion to
Free-Soilism in Territories admitted; declaring
the repeal of the Missouri Compromise to be q
breach Of faith on the part of the South, and
that peace and unity could not again exist with.
out the same was restored.
1t also declared that the charge made against
them, of being in favor of Abolitionism, was I'M
just and unfounded, as they held the opinion
that the emancipation of the slave would tend
to render his condition worse, and fatal to the
black race, unless the Government should take
steps to colonize the msnumitted slaves. 1t
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In the present Congress, the Representatives
from the above districts stand equally divided.
In reference to the Presidency, the above States
stand, seventeen electoral votes for Mr.. Fremont.
and thirteen for Mr. Buchanan.
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PoLIrIcAL AFFAIRs.-Hon. Ephraim Marsh,
OF Schooey's Mountain who was President of
TIE National American Convention which NOM
mated Fillmore and Donelson, is out for FIRE.
mont and Dayton, having addressed a Repub-
liean meeting at Morristown, New Jersey, on
Wednesday last.
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WASHINGTON, d. c..
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER l8, 1856.

O6ice, No. sol Seventh street, betsoeen ID and f.,
one square south of City Post Office.
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: PoIIrIcAL.-New York, Sept. lG.-The Her
aid says that it has received q communication
from the North American National Committee,
declaring that the letter of Gov. Johnston, de-
Ginning the nomination for Vice President, was
surrepliiously obtained. Also, that the Com
nttee had requested withdrawal of the letter,
and Gov Johnston wrote reply, Withdrawing
his declension for the present
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MILITARY OPERATIONS IN KANsAs.-Wash-
ingtoa, Sept. lit is understood that both
Governor Geary and General Smith have been
informed by telegraph that they will be furnish
I'd with additional forces, if necessary, to main
tain the public peace, and bring to punishment
all acts of violence OF disorder, by whomsoever
perpetrated. Only persons regularly enrolled
by General Smith will be allowed to carry on
military operations in Kansas.
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PROGRESS OF THE CAMPAIGN. - Thus far,
twenty members of the Thirty-ffth Congress
have been elected, in the States of Iowa, Arkan-
sas, Missouri, Vermont, and Maine. Politically,
they divide thus:
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general r1gnt OF the States TO chatteliZe its cit-
zens, and rings the changes upon his own un-
warrantable construction of our. language.
What are the facts Of the case? Slavery ex.
listed in the States before they framed the Con.
stitution; and before they would consent to
form National or Federal Government, they
expressly stipulated for the privilege of mana
ging their domestic affairs. They insisted upon
their right to hold African slaves under the
Constitution, to have them represented in Con-
gress, and to reclaim them if they ran away.
And after enumerating all the powers which
they intended to confer upon the Federal Gov
ernment, they stipulated that the powers not
granted were to be reserved to the States and
the People. Is it not clear that they reserved
the power to hold their African slaves? We
did not say, and by no means admit, that thew
reserved right to enslave free citizens: nor
do we doubt that the Federal Government
would be bound to interpose, to prevent their
enslavement. We go further. We insist that
the States which have come into the Union
without slaves, have no right to institute Sla.
very. That condition was not nominated in
the bond;" and being unjust and arbitrary. it
is not admissible that it shall grow up as mat
ter of right, under false idea of State soyer.
eighty. The States are not sovereign, abso.
lutely, but sovereign to certain intents and
purposes. They have entered into a Union
which was designed to establish Justice, and
secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves
and our posterity." Their basis is the Decla.
ration of Independence, which proclaims uni
versal equality and exceptions to these prin.
ciples and this spirit cannot be allowed beyond
the actual facts, as they existed at the time
the State became a member of the Union. On
the same grounds, Slavery cannot be carried
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THE NAVY RoARD

The action Of the board which assembled in this city
under law OF Congress has thrown rebrand into the
ranks Of the naval officers Judging from the number Of APP
peas recently made TO the Senate ofhe United States by
those who consider themselves unjustly treated Many Of
them attach censure to the President and Secretary for
concentrating the injustice they complain Of by their APP
prova OF the report made by the board but in this opn
ion cannot and do not with them. We cannot
perceive however much these high untonares may have
differed in their opinion with the finding Of the board,
what mode they could have adopted to remedy the esi
they complained or The board were acting under law
of Congress they may have transcribed their duty under
that law and the directions Of the Secretary given them
under 1t for their government and that of
cuar hardship aud injustice may have arisen quite
probable but the President Secretary is at all
sponsibe and under view of the matter to blanl.
That the navy required udicous pruning at all
couversant with it can that there
crescences manifesy exhibiting themselves which regard
for its healthy efficiency should be taken from it, Thus
then We are at loss perceive that the injustice
planned of by the approval of the Executive of the udg
ment Of the board should oundany just ofcompint
Congress can in their judgment requisite undo what
has been done by the enactment of law to repeal the old
law and put all far right asrin their wisdom they may
deem due to the OCCASION :"
1t has been privilege and, indeed have the
pleasure know the Secretary of the Navy personally
and from our knowledge of his high and lofty character
and from his intimate and familiar knowledge of all the
details of the naval service believe him wholly inca
pabe Of doing any whatever rejecting In the slightest
degree upon its character efficiency directly indirect
y upon the efficiency of its officers He has but recent
commenced the fourth year of his administration of the
and complicated duties of that department and
from the very efficient and satisfactory manner with which
he has conducted it, evincing his intimate knowledge
Of all Its details, clearly establishes the fact that his
talents and capacity enable him fully TO WELD its detnes
in satisfactory TO the people of the country
We have known any head of that department
combining traits of character TO render him
popular with its officers and unite their esteem and
6deuce to a greater extent.
We therefore, sincerely hope that kind and good Prov
idence viii speedily him to the enjoyment of good
health and thereby enable him to 90 with his admins
traton of that Important of national defences
which he has hitherto ably conducted We however
cline the opinion that in the hustle and confusion usual
~ met with at the close of session. sufficient
devoted druugh'ng the law and thus II is probable that
too much latitude and discretion may have been allowed
the board by which means the injustice complained OF
may have been caused. s...-
One mconneced Nth The naval service.
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put upon you In regard TO this matter the President win
hereafter take such 10 dictated by regard 10
your rights public funetionsry Of this government
Orders have been issued for public ships 10 visit
the Atlantic and Pacific coasts OF Nicaragua They will
have instructions TO look TO aud protect the persons and
property Of citizens but there should be no nsap-
prehension to the extent TO which they have right
interfere. The commanders Of such ships have no right
except in very extraordinary cases send forces
rate land and in case could they be permitted
take part in the conflicts Of the oontendng parties within
the limits Of the country They and should protect
our merchant vessels from Illegal seizure and pllage and
afford asylum 10 our citizens who wish escape from
scenes Of violence and boodshed and depository
for their property
Should the officers OF the national armed ships sent 10
the coast Of Nicaragua confer with you as proper
for them 10 do IN any emergency you will be careful in
the advice you give them Acts Of war cannot be
med without the authority Of Congress Repelling
threatened outrage upon citizens shielding their
property from unjust seizure protecting their persons
are not acts Of war; They exertions Of power not in
consistent with the relations of peace.
am cir, very respectfully your obedient servant
w. l.. MARCY
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THE UNITED STATES AND NICARAGUA.

The suboincd letter from Secretary Marcy to Hon j. H.
Wheeler the United States minister at Nicaragua, cannot
fa to be read at this peculiar time with unqualified salts
faction and approval by the great Of the American
people. Commenting this letter neghbors of the
Iatsgenesr remark awe graded to be able 10 place
before our readers this exposition Of the views of the adj
mnistrs,on In regard to The obligations Of absolute
neutrality which the Law Of nations well the honor Of
our country impose upon in reference to the present
state Of things in Nicaragua The sentiments and the
policy which this letter OF instructions indicates
minister such do credit under the circumstances TO
our government
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, December ], 1st5.
Notce hereby holde
thai this department will purchase the OF 81
said stocks any time when the may prior
h day Of June next and viii pay therefor following prices
For stock OF the loan OF 1872 premium Of 10 per For
OF le4s and 1884, 10 per
1850, called
nifty stock premium Of cent And for stock Of the loan
1885, redermabe The 18th November, s4G II
Treasury prior the l day OF January premium
received between the let January
premium off cent and received after 3is March
and prior said let OF June premium Of ~ per
Interest will also be allowed said the spcc6ec
In cereates from the Isl July assigned primer
pal Of the certificates received prior January Ana
will be allowed In addition premium
from h January date Of their receipt In
days will be allowed addition for the money
seller.
Certificates department present no
should be duly assigned United
interest," prior the is January by the
entitled 10 receive the purchase money.
Payment by upon
Boston, New York Philadelphia pare
entitled 10 receive the mosey may direct
JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary of the Treasury
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Know .NorHrSalsM AGAIN pESArIoSALlzEp.


The zeal with which The South Americans in Congress
have abored during the last two months TO elevate their
little band Of reicrmers TO the dignity Of national party
las not escaped observation Il seemed be their special
object contest the palm Of nationality with the demo
cratic party Amidst their soieiude this point they
almost forgot that there such organization the
republican party and ignored any knowledge of the fact
that most Of the republicans good Americans
themselves The exclusiyeness with which Of the
leaders directed their batteries against the democrats gave
rise to frequent eoneetures the of their silence
In regard 10 republicansm Ii win be remembered that
one Of the shrewdest Of their accians Mr.. Zoleoe fairly
exhausted his in his efforts 70 excite suspicious
as 10 the soundness Of the anteeedens Of such champions
Of nationality Richardson and Stephens. There was
not only shrewdnes generalshp but originality Of wit 10
the spectacle exhibited when Mr. zoeoe who stands on
the celebrated twelfth plank, in which the power OF Con
gress TO prohibit slavery ia the Territories expressly
rret0md stood up with impressive gravity and cate
chised these gentlemen 10 their belief in the consttu-
tionality of the Missouri Compromised
The plan seemed to be arranged that know-nothingsm,
rs represented by its chosen standard-bearer Mr. Fuller
was national than democracy represented by the
gallant democratic candidate Mr.. Richardson Mr.. Full
Ter progress in natonam since the beginning of the ses-
sion had been asonshngly rapid that some ncreduous
people doubted whether his conversion was not rather
too sudden entitle him head the column of national
ism However, it answered the purpose for the time being
of enabling the southern brethren Of the order to point
exungy the fact that their candidate for Speaker stood
on platform national they maintained than tina,
Of the democratic candidate But unfortunately che labor
of Mr. ZollcoIer has all been lost and know-nohingsm
has been completely cut in twain by Mason and Dxons
line and denaonalized upon the election OF Mr. Banks
Speaker, it was at Philadelphia upon the adoption OF
the celebrated twelfth plank 10 their platform The
naiionat ~ know-nohings (Mr Fuller himself being
of hem) who allowed Mr. Banks 10 be elected Speaker
rather than unite with their southern brethren in securing
the election Of Mr. Aiken, have utterly destroyed all the
pretensons Of their organization to nationality Ii it be
said that their for Mr. Banks, it
also be said that they not cast for Mr. Aiken, when
they knew that if they voted for Aiken, the election Of
Banks would be defeated and they failed to vote for him.
Banks would be Speaker. They did not absolutely stone
the Apostles but they stood By and held the clothes OF
those who did! ... .a
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1farlste,

New YoRK, Feb. 4--Flour has decned--sales of 1000
barrels straight State at 81 75 good Ohio So 81 south
SO 81 Wheat is quiet and prices have nomnaly de-
cned cents since the arrival Of the Arabiasaes of
bushels Corn is droopngaies Of 900 bushels
mixed at 81 cents Pork has decinedsales 200 barrels
at SIC l2S. Beefis dusaes of $50 barrels Chicago
repacked at sl4 So Lard tse lowersaes Of 200 bar
res at 1875 Whiskey is rie owersaes of 400 barrels
Ohio at 81 cents. 4"
BALrrnoRE, Feb A-Navgaon is totally suspended, and
business wholly confined the trade consequently moth
ing doing in breadus Flour-Hoders asking IS
for Howard street and Ohio, but only IS offered There
transactions in grain, and prices nomnaly the
same as on Saturday Wheat has declined to cents per
bushe, and but little doing Corn has consider ably de-
cnedales Of white at IS 20 cents yellow 20 "
Provsons-The stock is light and receipts coming in
slowing. Holders firm at Saturdays rates. Sales
are small, and principally confined to the trade.
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THE ELECTlUN OF A SPEAKER.
The House of Representatives after nine weeks Of fruit
less struggle Saturday found the only possible mode Of
eecing organization In the adoption OF the plurality
rule and under the operation of that rule the Hon n r.
Banks elected Speaker the hundred and thirty
third vote by plurality Of three the Hon Mr. Aiken
Of South Carolina This result is not what we desired
what had hoped from the manifestations of
the previous day which indicated the possibility Of tie
national men concentrating their strength upon Mr. Aiken
aud securing his election but have already said,
the organization Of the House has appeared us matter
of primary Importance and II it could only be
ted through the election Of Mr. Banks there we're many
why that result should be acqueseed In II is
think ahappy thing for the country that this exraordna-
ny struggle has been closed.
The vote under the plurality rule which elected Mr..
Banks will be found Ia columns and will be closely
examined IL will be perceived that the whole Maryland
delegation voted for Mr. Aiken with the exception of Mr.
H. w Davis, who, with Messrs Broom, Clark, Mllward,
Cullen, and Whitney continued to vote for Mr. Fuller.
-Four republicans voted for Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio Had
the national Americans above named voted for Mr. Aiken
he would have been elected by plurality of three The
which induced Mr. Davis adhere to Mr.. Fuller
under these circumstances will be looked for with interest
We hope he may be able 10 justify himself in the face Of
the very strong feeling of disapprobaton expressed here
at the course he has deemed proper to pursue.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Such Of our northern friends have taken up their resi-
deaoe IN Washington under the pleasing expectation thai
shy were 70 ENJOY the comforts OF mild winter have
and will continue to be- sorey disappointed For nearly
weeks the eghg has excellent and
daring the same time the average temperature been
lower than was ever before experienced In this meridian
such Is the testimony OF the oldest inhabitants On FRIDAY
ana Saturday last the shone forth bright and eheery
and there were numerous thawng symptoms let up and
break ap but all these symptoms disappeared before bitter
ana bngy cold wind which in from the northwest on
sunday morning and which has ever since with
anreenng fury For the last foreght hours the
mas been intensely cold much colder than We have felt il Al
any time during this cold winter.
On sunday last appeals made OF city
pupits In behalf Of the suffering poor OF Washington aud in
most q the wards oanyasers actively engaged taking
up subscriptions for the object In the Third ard
the distributing committee Is composed of the following gem
temen
Those south Of New York to Messrs Rev. NJ ID.
Conway and b. L. Gngs north Of New York avenue and
east o. Seventh street. to Captain H. Goddard north
New York avenue and west of Seventh street. to essrs f.
U. Handy, Asa Gladmon, or NJ. Hoover
Mr.. Byrne, the of the Baltimore horse "Pilo y
oers 10 trot his horse against any other Wash
ington horse, for 81, 900 side.
In the criminal court yesterday by consent the Edwards
murder case was continued over to the March term.
Nearly all the city ice houses filed We saw some
ice yesterday cut out Of the Potomac which was eighteen
inches in thickness lad
The Ladies' Union benevolent Society acknowledge the
receipt of ss the proceeds of the reen concert at Cou
bla engine house
The organization of the House has impaired genial
warmth Of expression to the countances Of
and hotekeepers that perfectly irresistible oven in these
days of high winds and low mercury All classes Of the
community are in excellent spirits and IL it has taken t
months to get the congressional machinery y in motion
the general belief hope that the present long session will
be two months longer than any Of its predecessors Just
make all things fair and square with the trade
Of the federal city. sa s~mz ~t H #
Ex-Governor Med Of Ohio, and the Hon. W. p. Harris
of Missouri have arrived in the city They have taken
lodgings at the United States HOTEL
The early afternoon train from Baltimore OF the track
yesterday when the Annapolis junction No serious
damage DONE The northern mail failed to reach this
city last evening.