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rF Large and Desirable Stock of Dry
u JUDS, at REDUCED PRICas, exclusipeiy for cash -
Intending to move into the new house nov in course
Of erection, adjoining my present store for the pur
l'ose of conducting the DRY GOODS trade
scale aad also assoeiatng other interests in bu
nest, offer my entire stock at reduced prices, to
close. THOMAS ID. QUARLES,
no3-6t 229 Broad street.
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i, MADAME c. SON, who receiv

k&l1En NADAWH Y. SUN, VINO fcCeIVed
~ the first premium at the Mechsnic2 Fair re-
spectfully announces to the Ladies, that she
w has commenced her Winter opening of SU
PEkB AND EXQUISITE BONNETS comprising
all the latest fashions from Paris and New York,
consisting of rich Royal Velvet of every kind and
COLOR Satin and Straw-trimmed aud untrimmed,
with choice selection of elegant Flowers Feath-
Caps and Head dresses &c. &c. which, for style
and cheapness, will compete with any other estab.
shment in the city and those in need of any article
in the MILLINERY LINE will please give me a
call, as determined to please and give satisfac.
tian.
Don't forge. MADAME SON, No. IS Main street,
opposite 81 Charles Hotel.
All orders in the Millinery Department executed
with Dispatch snd neatneas. oc8-lm
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Two CARPENTERS AND RAILROAD
L CONTkACTORS.-Propos will be received
until 18th November next for the erection at the
Montgomery White Sulphur Springs. of one building
$50 by 40 feet three stories, for dining room, &C.
and one other building no by 40 feet fer Chapel,
10; also for change in the location of the Railroad
leading to the SPRING. which will require over half
mile of new track.
Plans and specifications of the change in the Rail-
road may now be seen at the Springs, and those of
the buildings may be seen at the Office of Henry
Exall, Architect, Richmond, on and after 9Th No
yember, and at the Springs and after 10th Novem
Der.
Persons attending at the Springs on the 18th No
vember, for the purpose of bidding for any of che
above work, will be charged board. Address
RO. H. MOSBY,
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By Taylor 9 WIlIlams, Aucfs.
A MOST TALuABLK TENEDIRNT o

\ MAIN y u = \, All AUCXiON.-Ou FRI
DAY, It'll of November, at o'clock r. NJ. upon the
premises will be sold, the three story Brick Tene.
ment the North side Of Main street. and corner of
above Aesrs Bipford. Dickinson L WeisiEer. Ii
fronts Main street - feet and runs back to the
street in of the Exchange Hotel and 10 i'm proved
ON that street by three story Brick House The
whole property 10 now rented az $3.50 per annum,
and 10 therefore worthy the attention Of persons seek
ing indicisus and profitable Investment
TERNs-One-fourth cash balance at g. II and 10
months, with interest and secured by Trust Deed
oc so TAYLOR l. WILLIAMS, Aucts.
TWO HOUSES AND LOTS AND VA.
public auction, on FRIDAY, 7th day of Novem ber
1885. commencing ct 4 O'Clock, two small wooden
houses with sardens-the first situated upon the East
line of Concord street. short distance South of the
vork-shep of the Virenis Central Railroad, having
front of about IS feet. The other upon the east
line of Lownes street, extended into the county,
having . fine rich garden spot attached. This pro.
perty fronts about go feet and extends back about
l2o feet to the garden of Mr.. r. q. Barnes
After the sale OF the house there will be sold several
Building Lots, fronting on the County Road, Oust
opened,) leading from the Mechanicsville Turnpike,
BY Coulter or Harwoods Grove, to Valley street
These Lots present inducements persons desiring
to conduct the grocery granary and general market
ing susiness, a. the immediate neighborhood 10 be.
coming more popuous, whilst they are . mile from
pdiy increasing because Of the ready facility which
IL now orded them and Of persons trading from that
section Of country reaching the city and market hou
ses.
Terms at sale. TAYLOR WILLIAMS,
no4 Aucticneers
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VALUABLE r A H NJ ON THE NEW
Y CENTRAL ROAD, 24 MILES BELOW RICH

VALUABLE r Il M On THE NEW
y CENTRAL ROAD, 81 MILES BELOW RICH
MOND, FOR SALE AT AUCTION.-Will be sold
on SATURDAY, the 9th day of November, 1856, en-
the premises commencing at ii O'clock the valuable
farm on which mr. B. w. Roper, (who contemplates
breathing farming now resides tanning 100 acres
Of which about 70 acres cleared, ON which about
50 bushels of wheat seeded pea fallow and in
high state of cultivation, baanoe in wood and tim
Der.
The improvements consists of an excellent Dwell.
ing, containing rooms besides large Barn. and the
usual out buildings, besides fine situation for Ice
Houses. There is good well and several fine springs
on the place, The place 10 very healthy and the
neighborhood good. After the sale of the land will
be sold the farming implements, consisting Of the
usual variety.
TEaMs.-For the land, ne-third cash; balance at
and years, for negotiable notes. interest aided ne.
cured by trust deed For the personal estate terms
made knswn at hour of sale.
GoDDIN & APPERsON,
no o-tds Auctioneers.
IN ACRES OF L N p ON THE NEW
lO CENTRAL ROAD, FOR SALE AT AUG
TON the foregoing SALE will be sold 10 acres
Of land on the above road adjoining the lands of Dr.
Williams and others 1t 10 handsomely located for
market garden, or suburban residence.
Terms at sale. GODDIN 4 APPERSON,
moo AuctioEeers.
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NOTICE. .PFsposaIs will be received n
the Office Of the Jamos River and kanawhs Com
pany in Richmond until the l2th instant:
lst Fer the repair Of Boehers dam and for keeping
Il In Order 90 e 20 afford eafe navsation for two
yrars from the completion Of the Eepatrs.
"a For rsbuiidins Boshsr's dam Of wood.
N Tor rebuiIdine 90 do Of skons
epes6cstions Of the wsrk VIII % Mrntshed By the
Chief Engineer. W. &. AuNFOkD.
no I---eodtf2N neerefsxy.
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fore stsrtins. are recommended to call at the
Drus store of s. SEMPLE, and get the following
supplies: Christians Comfort. most excellent To
"Pocket Companion" pronounced the best Tobsccofn
Richmond; Henry Clay and Daniel Webster Cisars
good to sssist 10 reflection; Foeeet Fassa 20 carry
somethns 70 keep the splnts up; Bakers Btters and
other Cordials Also, Semple's Extract of Pure "a
msics Ginger. to assist digestion and to prevent the
bad effects produced by "chanse OF water" ALSO,
snnniy of Great Moguis no make very good COM
nsnIons In travelling Also. Semps's lnfallibie pa
ling Powder to secure supply Of good bread on the
wsy; also Semple's Cholera Drops. In case tine GU
mate should not agree with them, ana many otne'
thinss useful In d river voyage.
''iAs' s. P. SEMPLE, Apotheoary,
20 202 Main street
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SmALL BRlCK TENxaIgNT ON
BY Larue e shire, Auceo,


I'WELtk ElNM YOUNG MULES FOR
r S AZ At AuCTION.-Ws Will sail ct snction,
on fnlDAf the It'll inst, eommsucine 1t 10 o'clock,
young AuLEs, direct from Ksntncky. They win
oe three Year, Old next spring. Of fine siss and in
terms: Four months credit for sp,r.vea pssoei.-
Die paper. BAKER PLEASANTS
NOS In-efe,.s
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E DIR. WooIdridge.--.-Omce son 1OIn
Nc Main, in rear Of Duva Nortons Dias
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SPECIAL NoxICRe.


~ M. p. Simous, Old stand,
ISL MAIN ST., EAGLE SQUARE.
AMBRoTYpES.
DAGUERRE0TYpES,
AND PHOTOGRAPHS
rst.u from miniature to life size at reasonable
r,ees and warranted superior to any taken In this
INV 4. n. POWERS,
no s-3t. Operator.
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C. Ladies' Furs,
STONE MARTIN,
ROCK MARTIN,
MINK,
Victornss and Tippets.
SATIN DELAINES,
Lace Curtains,
Muslin Curtains,
Cornice,
Trimmings of all kinds.
VELVET CLOAKS, very elegant
Velvet Cloth Closks,
Black Cloth Cloaks,
Misses' Cloaks
Shswls In great variety.
Point Lace Sets,
Lace Cspes,
Lace Collars
Black Lsces
Linen Trimmings, new,
and in general stock the greatest and most select
Iiety they have ever offered.
THOMAS r. PRICE CO.
They just completing the receipt of their stock
fought within the last two months, and in addition to
the welkno attention which they have paid for
years the most elegant goods ladies and dnaes
they would call special attention to goods for farmers
Of the very best qualities and at the lowest prices
BLANKETS,
SERVANTS CLOTHING,
oc22-lm COTTON. &c.
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tyPresc rtpttons promptly and accurate
coin pounded at al hours DAY or night BY Ga4 4
IUATES OF THE PHILADELPHIA CoL-
LEGE OF PHARMACY, alone at
LAIDLEY ROBINSONS
New Family Medicine and Prescription store
% H-2n cor 4th and FyRnkiin sts.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO VALUA.
trust, from Mrs Margaret Brooks date 4th October
1855, duly recorded IN Richmond hustinss Court /
shall sell at public auction in front Of th. State Court
O'Clock, NJ, two valuable slaves, named San and
Matilda The former is first rate cock and the latter
il an excellent Cook and Chsmbsrmud Terms
cash. W. GODDIN.
no 4-.tde Trustss
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" Baths! Baths. Baths Hot, C0Is
aud Shower Baths can be had at all hours from
o'clock, A ~ to 10 P. NJ, ct the Hair Cutting Sha
yang and Sha mpoonins Saloon, under tho American
liotel Entrance on llth street. Single bath Is cts
or tickets for dollar. mh q.
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CHlLOREN,S AND HOUTHS
CLOTHlNG.-The subscriber has now the
largest and best assortment of CLOTHING
@6 for Children's aud outh5 wear, that he ever
bad offer, comprising all sizes, styles and qualities
fs1ts and guardians and all others in want of such
goods, would save much time and trouble BY calins
immedistely on me, a. ! am determined to offer eve.
~ faducement to insure perfect satisction and will
be sold low for cash, or TO punetual customers.
]. H. RIDDICK,
No. 1921 Main st., opposite the American Hotel.
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" Whifchurt's Gallery Of PhOtOsraphs
4 No AngRoTYPEs.-The present manager has been
gagged IN the business Is years His pictures are
on exhibition at the Mechancs Fair, and at n Main
street. The public cordially Invited to call and
ju3ze for themselves.
Photographs copied from Dasuerreotypes any size
desired. ALbERf LITCH
no lin"
~ Curtain Goods second Supply.
The subscriber has just receiy ed per steamer James
lowp. second supply of new and beautiful CURTAIN
GOODS, embracing the usual variety, with Gimps,
= ,sseis, Loops, Cornics, &c. which will be made
and hung in the latest Style upon as reasonable terms
as any house south of New York.
JOHN +. REGNAULT,
Upholsterer and Paper anger,
no 4-2w 1872 Main street
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To- MIR. sTUART'S school IL situated
Oh lhs corner of 9th and Clay streets
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AUCTION Saba
TRUsTKEs SALE OF yAIuAnr.,
u RLAXG-Aa Truatae Id A eertain - - ~

TnUsTkEs SALE OF VALUABLE
slave As Trustee ia Q certain deed 6.t.d
May l, 1856, duly recorded in Richmond Hust;n~ :.
Court In deed book No. 20, B, page 462 shali n
part execution Of said trust deed proceed to se A.
public auction, in front of the State Court House on
FRIDAY, the 18th Now 1856 at 70 e'cIoek MOI -
valuable Womsn, named Dicey, who is said to be-
6rst.rate cock. Terms cash.
NOT w. 0ODDIN Trusta.
?. Sat the Same time and place, and BY virtue
of another trust deed. shall sell ct public auction
. female slave, named Emma daughter Of the above
named Dicey, aged about years Terms cash
NOT HIW WATKINS, Trustee.
TRUsTkE's . A l. d UF VALUABLE
4 REAL ESTATE, AT THE CORNER OF l7TH
AND CARY ST6EETS, IN THE CITY OF Rich.
MON6.-As trustee in certain deed, executed by
A. A. Hughes Esq dated the 10Th April, 1854, duly
recorded in Richmond Hastings Court shall ct the
request of the holder of the bond secured thereby,
proceed to sell st public auction, on the premises for
cash, on TUESDAY, the 18th day of Novem ber at IL
o'clock, M if fair il not the next fair day the fol-
lowing very valuable real estate viz All the certain
lot on the North side of Cary and East line of nth
streets fronting &c feet said Cary street. rupniug
back $50 feet to alley which said lot there are
several framed stores and dwel % occ upied BY ysri-
tenants at fair rents The title is believed to be-
perfect but the Trustee viii convey with the usual
special warranty. W. GODDIN
no 4.-.tds
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CLOTHING nsrAHL1sH6nnrs.

FALL GOODS ROR 1870
~ .abseriber hss received he Yall atoet Of rss.
-A. fURNlsHIN0 0OODs to which Be would
ash the attention Of his friends and tho pablo GENE
srock Fancy CASHMERE Business Frock ana Ssck !:
Lambsktn, Beaver, Petersham, Mohsir and Pilot
J.lm:. s1S k.slsas Beaver Pilot Mohair Peter
PANTS Superior Black French Doeskin. Brown
and Gray Cross Ribbed Cashmere, Green and Brown
Plaid Cashmere.
VEsTS-Blsek Satin, silk, Cashmere, Fancy Vel.
vet Aerino and Cashmere SIX sud Plush
ALSO-A very large collection of Cloths, CASH
meres and Vestngs Of every shade and quality which
notice, In the best and most fashionahls style
q. SPENCE,
0c B-u Richmond. Virsiuia.
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- Il. y. Nc fl ROY, Merchant Tailor,
Governor Street, Q few doors above Main,
W. Has just received beautiful assortment Of
@ GOODS, adapted to gentlemsns wear, con-
sisung Of Cloths and Cassimeres of all eolors Vel
vets silks and Cashmere Vestings of the most beau
tiful description all of which have been recently
selected by himself In the Northern cities and he IL
now prepared to execute orders with promptness on
reasonable terms se 18-2m
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~ 4LT.---5OO Sacks Liverpool Ftne Sai''
,, for sale by
EG0LEsToN FITZGERALD,
goB-6t IL Pearl street.
&sTELLA sHAWLs ..Just receives, =
lot Of Stella shawIs, sssorted eolors, which wiii
nos. JOHNSON HAYWOOD.
sOLAssKs lie Hkds. COED rebSfied
i Molasscs; so bbls do Do IS
Il. a. sKINKER Z SO.
a. No. 50 Cary street..
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ITO LUMBER DEALERS AND BULL
i DERS-The Subscribers having determined 70
discontinue the Lumber Business ODER their entire
stock 1t greatly reduced prices, consisting, of viz
$4,000 feet WHITE PINE, all qualities and
thickness
10000 feet Southern DRESS FLOORING
l250O0 feet Whitewood BOARDS and PLANK.
ALSO,
Black Walnut, Cherry, Maple, OAK. Hickory,
Yellow Pine Boards. 6CANTLlN0, Rails TO-, nc
The attention Of the TsADE 10 particularly called
TO our large and extensive stock, a. are determn
cd to close out the entire stock without delay.
b. 4 9. WHITFIELD,
oe 20-lmif Corner Of Cary and 10th It.
COAPs, PK1FUMKKIEs rs. Nc..-Lsw'a
~ Old Brown Windsor, Clesver's Genuine Import
ed Premium Honey Soap the American Shaving
Sosp, In bars . and choice article; swans Co.
LOG 49, delicate end beautiful article; Welis highly
perfumed OK Marrow, together with Lubin's, Ria
meIs Hsrrison's and other extracts, just received
JNO. w. 0ARLJCK, Druggist,
no lin Market Place, Franklin It.
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VHKEsR -4O hsxes. primo qualify -
" store and FOR sale b -ur.
nos WILLIAMS sAos0sA-
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BOARDING.

u OARDING...Severa pleasant Rooms,
- with Board, may be had at the Boarding House
of Mrs. TRAVIS, on Main street, next door to the
Monticello House. Gentlemen can be accommeda-
ted with day board on reasonable terms no6-It
United STATES HOTEL re-0pened as
- private boarding house, by the undersigned,
who begs leave respectfully to say that there
vacant several fine for families and single gen.
tlemen Nothing shall be left undons to render this
enterprise worthy the patronage of discerning pub.
lie, and to establish first class boarding house
Terms moderate, and exsrtons made to please.
Transients taken at the rate of 3 rs per day.
ec 22-Im~ A. JETER.
NOTlCk.--several pleasant rooms, with
Y Board. may be had at the Boarding House of the
Misses MURRAY, on Grace, between 9Th and 9Th
Streets they having concluded to remain at their pre-.
sent residence. few gentlemen can be sccommo-
dated a. day boarders. se 9Ets
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GLOVER BEKD..--W3 bushels, . prime M
" ticle In store and for sale by
nos WILLARD 01OA 01..
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NREsH ARRIVAL or HAVANA u.
II GARS.-SO, 600 Of those celebrated hsrry Clsy,
Coucha, Opera Fillegrsnd, Rsgalis ana fisntation
Cissrs which have given herstofore suen 1Isss ss's
fastion. smokers are requested 70 try them
BENNETT, BEERS EiShEE
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|1TTERE: IAITKRs!: GAlTEks!:.
eT Rnth hIaek and Fancy. Of good hyle and shape
SHIRTS, SHIRTS, SdIRTS-of our own esle.
brsted make, and warranted superior to any other
'yvERCOATs AND RAGLANS.-Quantity quail
~ and number of sizes sufficient to satisfy and &C.
commodate the crowd. ,~
.rti sfyles arades and coors 70 make up an assort-
msnt. The stock 10 large one, the prices ecopomi-
al and the &c unsxce ptionabs. Cal on
se- 0kOsHONG TUfMAN,
- ITO Main street
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IN OnO FINE HAVANA CIGARS, made
SU.OUU of new crop Tobacco. Just received by
the subscriber. Lovers Of q fine CIGAR are invited
CHARLES RICHARDSON,
Importer of Havana Cigars American Hotel Build
ing, corner Main and llth SITS. oc 9-a
CHkAP Dry GOODS. CLUAks, &C..
" Just opened another lot of cheap Cloaks and
Dry Goods comprising Mouslsin de Laine, Debeges,
ter yard together with good stock of Liuseys Bed
and Negro Blankets, Brown and Bleached Domestics,
DO, in which bargains will be sold at
l. l.. WELLS
Cheap Dry Goods and Trimming Store,
no No. So Main ST.
nRAY AND r K A nj FOR sALE...FOr
~ sale, good DRAY and HARNESS ono fine
young MULE and BAY MARE. Apply to
L. r. HILL, at 8. MeGIuder's Sons
no 5-t 18th street.
MOTICE--Among tle many objects Of
~ interest at the Agricultural Fair none has more
attractions for the hungry and thursty than the Our
among which are CANFI ELD'S unrivsled Soda Wa.
ter Philadelphia Ale and Porter, the good qualities
of which is attestsd by the unprecedented demand
for it, Mandatory Goth, between Main and Frank.
lin streets. WARREN CANFIELD, Agent.
. 000 pa liz OF 4 HOSE CHEAP
%.UUU Window Shades, only S74 cts richly
worth 81; Dark Landscapes, light shades, plain or
with boquet SO cts worth 81 50; Gilt and every style
of Shades at half they usually sold at Table Oil
Cloths in great variety. from Is gs. up. For bar.
gains call at the established cheap Dry Goods and
Window Shade store of n. GOLDEN, $50 Broad
street, between Sd and 18th.
N. B. Store-keepers and Pedars supplied at New
York prices &C %
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o-R. HACKS, HACKS, HACKS.
&E The subscriber has recently Started three
2n-S~ HACKS, with careful drivers. Persons
wishing Hacks, can be accommodated by leaving
their orders at my Office, on 18th street, between
franklin and Grace sts. They will be attended 10
promptly. T. II. FOWLER.
oc S0---d2w
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: MRS. DEMELMAN n A s

MRS. DEMELMAN III AIS NNn
VI just .receved a splendid assert nent STO
of FALL and WINTER MILLlNE.SAXA
W RY GOODS. such as BONNETS,S
HAIR DRESSES, DR. ESS CAPS, RIB nONo,
FLOWERS, FEATHERS, NE DIE WORK
COLLARS, BABY CAPS, &c.
LADIES' CATERS. GLOVES, and a large as
sortment of LADIES' CLOAKS &c which she re.
spectfuy offers to the Ladies of Richmond and vi.
cinity, at very moderate prices.
She will also bleach and alter BONNETS In the
latest style, and at the shortest notice.
MRS. ]. DEMELMAN,
ec24-dlmk Main At. batWeen 18th and 18th sta
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The speeches at the indignation meeting, held
in Providence, on Saturday evening last, were of
the right stamp We have room only for the
following extract from the speech of Rev. Dr.
Wayland:
g" We are then given to understand that, in
the capitol of the United States, questions
are henceforth to be decided not by argument.
but by the bludgeon. Legislation under such
circumstances becomes an insulting mockery.
The constitution becomes an instrument
which binds one party hand and foot, and de-
livers it over into the power OF the other par
ty. We send our fellow citizens to make laws
for us which we promise to obey, and they,
on peril of their lives, are to make such laws
as their masters may ordain.
The slave pow er, arrested by no compro
misses, bound by no compacts, has been stead
lily advancing, until now, confident IN its
power, it has dared to aim al uncontrolled
domination by abolishing freedom of speech
in the Senate of the United States. 1t is a
significant fact, that the Senator who declared
that he would yet call the roll OF his slaves
under the shadow of Bunker's Hill, announc-
ed in his place that he approved of the assault
on the Senator of Massachusetts,. The wave
which has been rapidly approaching, is now
| dashing at our feet. Unless these aggressions
can be arrested, the constitution viii become
an instrument which binds only one party,
| and the Union itself will become badge of
slavery
such are the manifest tendencies emanat-
ing from the act which we are now consider
| ing. We have met this evening, deliberately
| to ask each other, whether we are prepared to
inaugurate such change in the form of our
| government, whether we choose to be govern
| ed by laws which express the intellectual and
moral opinions of the people Of this country,
| or by laws enacted without the opportunity
even Of tree debate; by laws forced upon us
at the point of the bowie knife or under the
muzzle of a revolver; whether, in fact, we
| will be free and sovereign States, or the mere
| provinces of section of this country under
the same constitution as they have ordained
| for their ehattels, from whom we should diff.
fer only in complexion.
The question before us is simply whether
| you. here and now. consent to this change in
our form Of government, and accept the posi-
ton which it assigns to you; and whether
| you agree to transmit to your children this
| precious inheritance. For myself, must de-
| cline this arrangement. l was born free, and
L cannot be made slave. l bow before the
universal intelligence and conscience of my
country, and when l think this defective, l
claim the privilege Of using my poor endeav-
ors to enlighten it. But to submit my reason
to the bludgeon of bully, or the pistol OF an
assassin, L cannot; nor can tamely behold a
step taken which leads inevitably to such a
| Consummation."