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Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02
Puritan Origin OF the Fugitive slave
Law.

Law.
The Boston Courier gives the following bits
Of history, from which it appears that the
practice of restoring fngitives from service had
its origin among the old Puritans:
1t may interest the readers Of these papers
as piece OF curious antiquarian history, to
know the origin OF the practice of restoring
fugitives from service. In the articles Of con
federation between the United Colonies Of New
England, viz: Massachusetts, New Plymouth
Connecticut New Haven, &C., made in 1913
and made, as the preamble declares, by those
who call come into these parts of America
with one and the same end in aim, namely: to
advance the kingdom of our Lord Jesus
Christ, and to enjoy the liberties OF the gospel
in purity and peace"-there is the following
provision: 1t is also agreed that if any ser.
want runs away from his master into any con-
federate jurisdiction, in such case, upon certi-
fcate from one magistrate in the jurisdiction
out Of which the servant fed, or upon other
due proof, the said servant shall be delivered
10 his master, or any other that pursnes and
brings such certificate or proof"
1t thus appears, says the Courier, that the
rendition of fugitives from services in this
country commenced more than two hundred
years ago, and, what is remarkable, the mode
of proof required by tbs agreement of the Colo
nies, is precisely analogous to one Of the modes
prescribed by the act of 1850; the only diffe-
renee between them being the more elevated
character of the tribunal "in the jurisdiction
out of which the servant fed" before which
the proof is now made, and the greater caution
in the proceedings. 1t is presumed that the
subjects of this compact between the Colonies,
we're rather white servants and apprentices
than negro slaves, who, in l643, were very few
in number. 1t was very common in those early
times, more than at present, for master me-
chanics to take indentured apprentices, who, if
they absconded, we're land noio are) liable to
be arrested and returned 10 their masters, as
persons held to labor or service in the State
whence they fed.
The same rule prevails now in regard to white
fugitives which was adopted BY the early Puri-
tans, and is applied by the fugitive slave law to
fugitive slaves. Yet the Abotionists would
see the Union dissolved rather than apply the
same rule to runaway blacks to which runaway
white men are subjected
Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
FOR PRESlD ENT.
j A NJ S BUCH A N A N
OF PENNSYLVANIA.
SoR VICE PREsIDENT,
JOHN G. BRECKENRIDGE,
or KENTUCKY.
NOTICE.

NATIONAL DENocRATIc COMMITTEE RooMs.
July 5, 1856.
State executive committees, county and city
clubs and associations, organized to promote
the election of the Democratic nominees for
the Presidency and Vice Presidency Of the
United States, will address their communica-
tions to Hon. CHARLES ]. FAULKNER, Of Vir.
ginia, Chairman Of the National Democratic
Resident Committee, Washington city, d. G.
Democratic papers throughout the United
States are requested to copy the above notice.
By order of the Committee
Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02
Michigan.
We quote from the Detroit Free Press:

We quote from the Detroit Free Press:
"If bluff and brag and swagger we're the chief
elements and evidences Of popular strength in
this contest, we should say that the electoral
vote of Michigan (6 in number) would be given
to Fremont. But, thanks to the trainers Of our
system of government all political contests
must be determined by votes, and not by bluff
and brag and swagger. This being the fact,
the electoral vote Of Michigan WILL if the demo.
cratic party do its whole duty, be cast for Mr..
Buchanan.
"The democracy will do its duty, and the
electoral vote of Michigan will be given to Mr..
Buchanan. Wayne county can, and she wilL
GIVE SEVEN HUNDRED DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY.
The city of Detroit can, and rM, GIVE
TWELVE HUNDRED DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY. We
are not over confident, and we do not exaree-
rate. Never was the democratic party in this
city and county so well united and SO strong as
II is at this present moment Never was il so
determined to dispense and annhilate the op.
posing bands. And this union and spirit OF
determination is not confined to the city OF
Detroit and county Of Wayne. IL prepails
toideiy AND is SPREADING, and it will not cease
to spread until the election day shall have
passed.
Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02

SOMETHING NEw.-There is a gathering of
deaf mutes at Concord, New Hampshire, on
the Sd of September next, when an oraton is to
be delivered, in the sign language Of course,
by Laurent Clerc, who has been chosen orator
OF the day. The services of Rev. Thomas
Gallaudet, Of New York, had been secured as
interpreter for the benefit Of the hearing por.
ton Of the assembly.
Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02

SALrrSo HAY.--Tbis practice, we have rea-
son to think, is greatly overdone. Two quarts
of fine salt to each ton Of hay, scattered through
il is sufficient 1t is wasteful thing to get
hay in half made, and then attempt to save il
with salt. Two much salt is as injurious to
cattle as for them to 90 without any.
Nep England Farmer.
Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02
A Fremontsr suddenly Called on.

On Saturday, one Of that numerous gang Of
Fremont politicians, who are hired to go from
place to place, blowing for the fusion nomi.
nees, stopped awhile in this city. He opened
in public house with an offer to bet on FIRE.
mont, but on finding customers ready to plank
the dimes, be grew 6dgety-backed and filed,
and finally, as "a get off," proposed to stand
treat all around. A call on was accordingly
made, when the Fremonter having swallowed
bis portion, suddenly came up missing. He
forgot to pay.-Rochesfer Daily Adperfiser.
Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02
FOREIGN ORGAN OF FREMONT-FOR
EIGN REASONS FOR HIS ELECTION.


We take the following from the Pays, a
French journal, and commend to the attention
Of our readers the reasons urged for the sue
cess Of the Black Republican ticket Our for.
eign contemporary seems to hope that the
"MoRAL sensel' of the people may be aroused
in the United States by the election of the
Glorious Erplorerl But it is fact of much
significance that the Black Republican ticket
is recommended to the sympathies of the Pays
by "loyal recognition" of precisely those
principles, which, to recognise here, is not only
disloyal, but reasonable, under our Constitu.
ton. We had not expected so soon, from for.
eign journals, who are at enmity with our
institutions, SO thorough an understanding of
the principles and dark purposes of this treach-
erous party in our country:
"Colonel Fremont, on the contrary, whom
the Convention of the Black Republican party
has just chosen for its candidate, is recon-
mended to our sympathies by loyal recogni-
tion of all the principles of public right and of
internal morality which Europe has proclaimed.
Declared adversary of slavery, and finding his
country large enough to satisfy all the desires
Of Americans, Colonel Fremont would bring to
the United States peace with Europe, and
might, perhaps, raise them from the degrade
ton which they suffer by their position as
slave-producers. 1t is evidently between these
two candidates, that the election will fall, be-
cause they alone personify two vital forces and
two opposite solutions. Even the Know-noth.
ings have understood this. Composed, in part,
of Abolitioniss Of the North, they could not
vote for Mr.. Fillmore, who has declared him.
self in favor Of the Clay Compromise. Thus,
new Convention of their adherepts has just
cast its vote for Colonel Fremont; and II a
moral sense should at last be aroused in the
United States, it would not be impossible that
the glorious explorer Of the West, whose name
is very popular throughout America, may
become in four months the regenerator of his
country-the repairer Of the faults committed
during six years past by selfish Democracy"
Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02

s6y A correspondent Of the Boston Tran
script says the Chinese linden, or lime, in addi-
ton to its being the very best and most beauti-
fol shade tree, is Of great importance as de-
stroyer of the common house fly. In the
season of flies he bad found that aim ost innu-
merable quantities Of dead-house flies we're, in
the morning, under the branches Of linden,
amounting to thousands upon thousands, the
surface around being lit ,aly covered with
them.
Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02

ABOUT MIcBIoAS.-Tbere has been much
brag and buster among the fusionists over
their prospects in Michigan. They have claimed
the State by an imposing array of figures,
which certainly look formidable upon paper.
The amalgamationists certainly commenced
the campaign there upon high key, and have
kept up the strain with considerable zeal, but
they have not fairly got into the fight yet The
Free Press states that the Democrats are Just
beginning to wake up to the work--tbat they
will go forward with an assured tread will put
the coalition to fight, and give, beyond doubt
or peradventure, the electoral vote Of the State
to Buchanan and Breckinridge. 1t says there
is no room for doubt in this matter. The
triumph OF the Democracy is certain.
Rochester DAILY Advertiser.
Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02

A MARRYING MAS.--The. Newburyport Her
aid relates that man who has been able to
live with good degree of quiet in that city
while two women claimed him as husband, was
taken all aback on Wednesday evening by the
appearance of a third lady in the same charac.
ter, and "muzzled." The last claimant is
from New Orleans, and she says the man has
still another wife in Wales.
Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Order Reigns I'm Kansas-Ths Wars are
over-The border Rufians Gone.

Order Reigns In Kansas-Ths Wars are
over-The Border Rufiians Gone.
Unless Lane with his banditti can kick up a
muss, Kansas will now remain quiet. What
new scheme the "screechers" will yet get up
to make bloodand-thunder capital out OF, re.
mains to be seen. The New York Tribune's
special correspondents, July 9th, writing from
Lawrence, says:
"Never did the Free.State cause stand In
greater jeopardy. We have more peace now
than we have had for many months, and the
lull witnesses an activity in agriculture, build
ing, and business affairs.
"This morning the work began on the new
hotel. A considerable number of men went to
work removing the ruins to clear the site for
the new building. Three hearty cheers for the
work we're given before they began. Taking
advantage OF the peace for the last week or two
buildings have been going up very rapidly
and Lawrence again presents fourishing as
pect"
There's truth for you'll There is peace in
Kansas Think of It'll And this puts the
Free-State cause in jeopardy e., the election
of Fremont. What toiH the sectionalists do ?
Look out for some new card? The only thing
that can minister to the diseased Free-soil
cause is fresh batch of murders, burnings,
broils--a new rebellion--something to stir
with-anything horrible. Look outi
The dreadful condition Of the slavery agita-
tors suggested to the Jersey Telegraph the fol.
lowing mode Of relief:
Wanted.-Some half dozen smooth faced
Aminadab Sleeks to station themselves some.
where on the Missouri line, to manufacture
'6orderru6ian outrages,' Of the stecpcst kind,
for down east consumption. Full employ
ment given until November 4th, 1856,
For further information apply to Ward
Beecher, at the Church of the Holy Rifles, or
of Horace Greeley, at the Tribune Office.
p. S.-Political preachers preferred who
are accustomed to 'shrieking for freedom and
bleeding Kansas in the sacred desk on the
Sabbath"
Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02

The Black Republican majority in Congress
having charge of the entire business before it,
has allowed eight months of the session to pass
in shameful an in designed disregard of the
public interests and the public business.
1t has wasted the money Of the public trea-
sury with prodigality and no bill of public in
terest has yet been passed. The Topeka Con-
stitution, being Peter Funk operation to
create excitement and to consume time. We
have already, early in the session, sounded the
alarm, that settled purpose existed in the
Black Republican ranks to make this session
of plunder; that to accomplish their purpose,
this party would deny the Senate the right to pass
the first appropriation bills, because they would
be brought forward early in the session, be
fully discussed and intellgently acted upon;
that this was precisely what this party did not
want, it designed neither itself to allow full op-
portunity for discussion, nor to permit the
Senate to afford it, but by delaying all action
on money matters, to jam business into the
last few days, and then to rush through their
plundering schemes.
We again sound the alarm and earnestly
solicit the watchful attention of the public and
of good men in Congress of every party to
vote down and throw out every item, which
bears not conclusive Evidence of its propriety
We are panied to learn that the Black Re.
publicans boast that there are Democrats
enough who have "axes of their own to grind y
which will enable these Republicans to log.roll
their plundering schemes through Congress.
These Democrats who have bills which are
deserving, and ought to pass, should not per-
NIT themselves to be ensnared by the Republi,
cans. Let them frankly and boldly bring for
ward their measures, relying upon their in
trinsic merit. Their constituents will perceive,
and readily understand why they are defeated,
if they be defeated, and they will altogether
approve the course of their representatives
for prefering defeat to log-rolling with excep.
tionable measures. Vengeance is specially de
nounced against this District, and threats held
out that no appropriations for it shall be made.
They may be able to accomplish their threats !;
but if appropriations for the District are to be
had only in company with plundering bills as
a toll, better that the appropriations be lost
These men are cunning, they walk with their
feet reversed, the heel being where the toes
should be, family and cunningly opposing bill
they wish passed, and vehemently advocating,
upon Objectionable grounds, bills they wish
defeated
Again, we say, let members be on the alert,
conspiracies against the treasury are afoat.
Let Democrats be careful, be watchful.
Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02
Astoni.hing Erect. OF Guano.

Although some people may be inclined to
doubt the truth of the following yarn. we can
bring forward any number Of vouchers:
:" An old salt of our acquaintance says that
when he was in the guano trade he sailed as
mate Of an old brig which might have been a
tender to Noah's ark. On return trip with
load Of guano, the batches we're left open one
| night, and a tremendous shower wet the guano
in the hold, and produced the most surprising
effects. The timbers of the vessel sprouted
and grew in all directions. Between decks
was complete bower. The forcastle became
an almost impenetrable thicket, and the cabin
a beautiful arbor. The rudder post being
made OF white oak, grew up into "ive oak
tree, which afforded grateful shade to the
man at the helm, though he was sometimes an
noyed by the acorns rafting upon his tarpau-
lin hat. The masts became very imposing
with their evergreen foliage, and, strange to
relate, the foretopmast which had been carried
away in gale, grew out again. and the alti-
tude Of all the masts was so much increas.
ed as to render the brig exceedingly crank.
The vessel had boughs on her stern, and the
figure head Speaking 6guratively) was as full
OF boughs as a dancing master. They we're
obliged to prune the bowsprit and some Of the
spars twice week. The quarter deck was
covered with shrubbery, and the cocks caboose
resembled rustic summer house. Crab ap
Piles grew on the pump handle, and cherry
table in the cabin bore fruit. Perhaps the
most remarkable circumstance occasoned by
the stimulating and fertilizing influences Of the
guano, was that the cock-roaches on board be-
came so large that they could get up the an
chors and make sail on the brig. One of the
owners Of the craft facetiously remarked that
she went out full rugged brig, and came home
half bark. There is nothing like guano TO
make things grow, and for strict truth and
veracity, give US an old sailor when he lays
himself out for big yarn.'-BostOn Hrald.
Good for the old Tar-when you tell one,
tell good 'un.
Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02

The New GOVERNOR OF KASsAs.--It is un.
derstood that the Senate, on Thursday, confirm
ed the nomination of J. w. Geary, esq, as
Governor Of Kansas.
Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02

ONE of our most fashionable bakers, on
being shown specimen of the Bread Tree,
rejected 1t with scorn, saying contemptuously,
"Call that breadl Pshal Why there's no
alum in it,
Washington sentinel., 1856-08-02

- The new Ministry Of Spain is consttu-
ted as follows:
President and Minister of War, O'Donnel !;
Minister of Justice, Luziago; of Finance, Cam
tero; of Marine, Bayarri; of Interior, Rios
Rosas; Of Public Works, Collado; of Foreign
Affairs. Pastor Diaz.v
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-09
Proposals for Coprer.plate Engraving.

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PAINTING
Washington, July 25, 1855 I
DUPLICATE PROPOSALS WILL BERE-
IL ceived at this Office until the l4th day of
August next. at II O'Clock IN for engraving up-
eral styles OF he art Of steel or copper-plate en-
craving, various maps, prohles, Panoramic views
and views OF scenery required to illustrate the
several reports OF surveys Of railroad route to the
Pacific ocean.
Zach proposal must be accompanied d by satisfac.
tory evidence Of the ability Of the party bidding
to execute The work, by specimens Of each class
or style Of work bid for, executed In bis or their
own office, ana by statement Of the force which
can be employed by each upon the work
Itis TO be distinctly understG cd that ne bids
will be enter aimed nom any parties not directly
engsged in, and practically acquainted with the
s'yie Of work bid for.
The bid will state separately the pri e, and but
one price, for each style ofengTaving (spocifying
whether in line or otherwise) Of each map OF
plate bid for and the time required for executing
the same.
Contracts win be enter I'd into with, and bonds
with se"uriiy win be required from, the success
fl bidders Tor their faithful execution Of the work
bid for.
All work will be required to be executed "to the
satisfaction Of the Secretary Of Warp'
The work can be Inspected by persons desirous
Of bidding therefor, upon application at this Of
fce. q.
The proposals must be addressed. one to the
"Chaiiman Of the Committee on Engraving"
"Houss Of representatives United States" and
one to A g. Seaman, Superintendent, Public
Printing Washington, d q AID be Plainly en-
dorsed proposals tor Steel or Copper. plate En-
graving.n A. g. SEAMAN
Jy dtl4thAug Superintendent
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PKRILors ADVENTURE AT TIE SUSPENSION
BRIDGE.-is usual on Sunday, large num-
her Of per! Ons were congregsted at the Bridge
men, women and ehildren-some engaged ia
walking across the bridge; others in viewing
the structure from the banks &c On the west
bank OF the river 4 number OF boys were
amusing themselves by pulling upon guys,
giving them an oscillatOry motion. The guys
were some ninety feet in length, and attached
to the bridge directly over the chasm, ana
several feet from each other. They were fast
encd together in an iron staple, inserted in the
rock at the very brink Of the precipice. One
of the boys, n Lad about twelve or fourteen
years Of age, whose name We have not been
able 10 ascertain, In order 10 show his daring
Sested himself RStraddle the guys when sud
denly the staple was wrenched from the rock
and the guys swung out over the river with
the boy seated in the crotch, holding on with
hand grasped upon each guy,
The distance from the bridge ~ the water is
tc0 hundred aad fOrty feet, and the position of
the young man was about midway between
The accident was witnessed by large number
of persons, and so thunderstruck were they
that many OF them, both upon the bridge and
the hanks, threw themselves upon their faces
and ii was some time before any one could re-
gain sufficient presence Of mind 70 set about
rescuing the lad from his perilous position.
The yOungster, however, exhibited a nerve
worthy OF an Oluer neau, anu seemed 10 greatly
enjoy his swing. After the vibration Of the
guys had ceased, he commenced giving direc-
tiOns to those above him on the bridge as to
the best NEST method of alfording him relief.
A search of the neigheorhood showed that
no rope suitable to draw him up was 10 be
had The yOunster then suggested the plan of
making rope sufficiently long to let him down
by pecing This was done. The rope was
let down to him, and after be had fastened il
torhs waist, those above lowered him 10 the
waters edge. He gained the bank, and
scampered off for the lower landing as fast as
his legs could carry him, and our informant
says, has not been seen since in the vicinity OF
the Suspension Bridge.-RoeheStsy Union
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OFFICIAL.

TRsAsURY DEPARTMENT, May q, 1855.
Notice Is hereby given to the holders Of the
stock issued pursuant to the act Of Congress Of
Ssd July, 1915, that such stock Is rsdesmable by
is terms, and will be paid at the Treasury on the
surrender OF the certificates thereof, on the 18th
Of November next, when interest thereon will
cease.
This department will continue to purchase such
stock prior 70 said day Of redemption, and will
pay therefor the following premium, In addition
10 the Interest accrued to the day Of purchase,
with one days interest for the money to reach
TIE vendor: .-
On such stock received at the Treasury between
the lst day Of June and the 3ist day Of July, In
elusive, oae-haH Of one per cent on the amounts
specified In the certificates;
On such stock received between the lst and 3ast
days ef August, one fourth Of one per cent;
And on sush stock received after the 3ist day Of
August, the interest accrued thereon, and one
days additional interest only, will be paid
Certificates Of such stock transmitted under
this nstioe must be duly assigned to the United
States by the party entitled to receive the pur-
chase money and when sent prior to the 1st July
the current half years interest mu { also be as
signed By the present kholder, otherwise such
Interest Will be payable as heretofore.
And notice 4, further given to holders Of other
stocks sfthe United States that this department
will purchase the same between the LIST day Of
Juas snd the ist day OF December next, unless
the sum st al 500 eco shall be previously obtained
and will pay for the same, In addition to the In
tsrest accrued from the day OF the last dividend
Of interest, and days additional interest for
the noasy TO raach the va1dos the following rates
OF premium:
On stsck o! the loan OF lsis, premium Of 10
pr cent;
On stock OF the leans Of lsl7 and 1913 premium
OF 1s per cent;
And on stock issued under the act Of 9th Sep
tembsr, 1850, oommonly called Texan indemnity
stock, premium Of per cent.
Certificates transmitted under this notice should
be duly assigned to the United States by the par.
ty entitled to receive the money; and II sent pre-
vious TO the 1,t July, the current half-year's In
tsrest must also be assigned by the present stock
holder, otherwise the interest for the half year to
that day will be payable to him as heretofore.
Paymeat fsr all the foregoing stocks will be
made by drafts the assistant treasurers at Bos-
ton, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties
eatidsd to receive the money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
m29-dt12Nov Secretary OF the Treasury.