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horos of treason, for refusing to obey those

charge of treason, for refusing to obey those
infamous enactments.
With these historical facts before US, we see
them sustained by the entire Democratic party.
Every member of that party now makes himself
a participation in all these outrages. And when
this bill with its proviso was presented to them
for action, they with nearly unanimous voice
voted against it. They insist that the army shall
90 without support, unless we leave the Presi-
dent at liberty to employ it in the same manner
that he has done during the year past. The
Senate sustains the same position, and even de-
nounces US as facti0us for refusing to comply
with their demands. l propose to meet them
frankly on this issue. / will not surrender my
own independence. trust no Republican will.
/ do not believe there is a constituency north
of Mason and Dixon's line who desires their
Representative to yield this point. What mem
ber of the Republican party will do it?
Sir, this bill has been before the Senate many
days. They have had time to make up their
minds. This body has also reflected upon it ma
turely. I presume each member has formed
his opinion. We have had two committeessof
conference. They have failed to agree. We
have done all that parliamentary rules that
legislative etiquette requires. We are near the
end of the session. We have reached the Sab
bath morning. and l think we should bring
this controversy to an immediate close. l have
therefore made the motion that "this House ad-
here TO its amendment" And having done this,
let us appeal to God and our country.
4uwas nearly three O'Clock on Sabbath morning when
these remarks were delivered.
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TO THE kBoLlTIoNIsTs OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA.

The Committee of the British and Foreign
AntiSlavery Society, impressed with deep
sense of the responsibility which rests upon the
Abolitonis,s Of the United States of America,
at the present crisis, ses,re to address to them
few words of sympathy and encouragement.
The Committee have watched with snxioas
interest the progress of opinion in the United
States IN favor of the Freedom of the Slave,
aud appreciate tbs efforts Of the Abolitionists
to Undue the public nind 9Th conviction of
the guilt which rests upon g natiol tlat Hpholds
so iniauitous an institution as Slavery, and on
the disgrace and infamy which it brings upon
i in the eyes of the civilized world. But they
have .;ss observed with sorrow and apprehen-
sion the augmenting hqstiEty of its advocates,
and the INSCRIPTIONS name. IN WHICH meas,
ures have been introduced for the extension OF
their power and influence. The recent acts Of
violence in Kansas, ard the purderous assault
committed o. ons of the most distinguished
Anti-Slavery men of the United States, demon
strate that the psrtisans of Slavery ere pre-
pared to go to any extreme to achieve their
object whilst the excitement these lawless trans
sctsoas have caused throughout the North,
render immaBeas he danger of collision between
these two sections OF tie Union, unless the
greatest Christian forbearance be exercised by
those who, having right and justice on their
side, SID rapidly growing public sentiment in
their favor, Eay tSgstngy await the blessing
of God upon their exertions in behalf Of the
oppressed.
amongst the Abontionists on certain points,
the Committee believe they are unanimous in
regarding Slayeholding with abhorrence-as
sin and a crime before God-and therefore not
TO be upheld or tolerated, under any circum-
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TAYLOR l. MAURY.
II Al | COL U MBIk!
"J<' NE tortts TIE ballads Of Nation, care not u

Lei ne tortte TIE baQads Of q Nation care not ,pho
makes iss iatrs ~
rTNHE REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHIIA
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the Union the following prizes:
Two hundred dollars for the best REPUBLICAN
SONG, adapted TO any good air for popular singing
One hundred dollars for the second best ''~
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prizes coinutabe for pieces of plate at the option
OF the receivers.
Lovers Of Lib-::y! Inheritors of the Union as be-
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Friends of the oppressed. Foes Of the oppressor Ad-
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Republican party its principles and its men! ALL who
ee your hearts stirred by the crisis in the poly
OF the country and ind inspiration in its seeking
sion in song invited contribute your offerings
whether you will accept reward make your work
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Committee of nine literary gentlemen Boston, New
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tiers name will be disclosed he desrek 70 be anonY
NOUS 80 g. 80 ~ 30
All songs 20 be mailed SO bear the postmsrk OF the
writer's place of residence, before 18th day Of
July and TO ne subject the of the Assocaion-hc
purpose being TO make selections from the
whole number contributed and publish them national
volume, for the free of Republican Glee Clubs and
assemblies of the people
Associations Clubs, and Book Agents are invited IN
send IN their orders Immediately The book will be is
sued at prime cost the sole object being TO further the
common cause Of all Republicans wv
Address the President of the Philadelphia Repubcan
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BY orders JOSHUA CLENDENON S.er,,o,v
Editors favorable 10 the may serve by giving NH
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stances, and that they are equally earnest in
their desire to see it Immediately abolished.
1t is not for the Committee to suggest to their
fellow-laborers In the United States the course
they should adopt to secure the triumph of their
principles. Nevertheless, in assuring them of
their sympathy in the arduous conflict to which
they are committed, and with just apprecia-
ton of the difficulties of their position, and
knowledge of the fierce opposition they have
to encounter, the provocatons to which they
are subjected, and even the personal danger to
which some of them may be exposed-the
Committee venture to express an earnest hope
that, as they have so noble, so righteous cause
to defend-one that commands the esteem of
all right minded Christian men-they will not
be betrayed into violation of the precepts and
example of him whose mission was "Peace
on earth, and goodwill to men,"
Appalling as are the evils of Slavery, not
only in relation to those who are its victims,
and those who think themselves Immediately
interested in its maintenance but in the cor
rupting influence il exercises on the community
at lsrge-socially, politically, and religiously-
the history of all nations teaches the salutary
lesson that a resort to arms, for the purpose of
redressing wrongs or asserting rights, is preg-
nant with the heaviest calamities; and were
the Abolitionists of the United States to have
recourse TO violence, the cause OF Emanclpa-
ton would probably be indefinitely retarded,
and the sufferings and misery of the slaves
increased.
The Committee aware that, whilst many
of the most sincere friends of Emancipation in
the United States would deprecate such course
as antagonistic to Christian principle and to
sound policy, others, equally sincere, do not
entertain the same views. In the hope that a
unanimity of sentiment in favor of peaceable
measures may be promoted, the Committee
would earnestly entreat and encourage their
fellow-laborers in America to make a firm but
| temperate appeal to the enlightened opinion
of the nation, depending for strength to main
tain their principles on the righteousness of their
cause, and on the immutable justice of our
Common Father. Be they assured that their
victory is likely to be rendered, ultimately, more
complete, by their adherence to Christian prin-
ciples throughout struggle on which the eyes
of Christendom are anxiously fixed, than by
resorting to violence and bloodshed.
On behalf of the Committee:
GEO. WIN. ALEXANDER, Chairman.
LOUIS ALEXIS CHAMERovZOw Secr'y.
q NeW Broad Street,
London, 4h July, 1856.
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MEN THAT ARE MENU!
ON SATURDAY, THE BOTH OF AUGUST, ts5G,
WILL OFFER FOR SALE,
AT AIICrION

LII my property (and, stock, tools, and furniture
n adjoining Bloomington IN Monroe county, Indiana
The land OO acres will be sold in lots acng from Ten
acres down TO common town lot. Ii hes the Uni
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IERsis-One half IN hand, and per cent discount
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rounded by moral industrious, and native Protestant
community. Situated a Stale road high, healthy,
well waered, fenced and with plenty oak, poplar
cherry and walnut 10 keep fences, this well
suited 10 stock raising The house, stables orchard
can be delivered Oh sale ana the grain fields too II
wanted, reserving tenants rights.
4% NJ NJ Campbell.
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REV ]. E. KING, A. NJ, PRINCIPAL.

Facsay- 7scenty Professors and Teachers.
SUPERB BRICK BUILDINGS well finished and far
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Students rooms
1T , Students received when there vacancies and
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Spring Term begins March esth; ends July sa
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Winter Term begins December 4th
Apply to the Principal, Fort Edward Institute N "
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Heart OF the summer, torrid mid July
Ia the deep quiet of thy moons lie,
Drovsed by the silence, almost unto sleep;
on the charmed conhne, where the senses keep
The fnc perception of their waking hours,
Iu>l touched by sumbers vague enchantress powers
Drsamiy gazing through my hslf-closed eyes
Into the deep-blue centre of the skies,
LOST to the earth, that hidden from my sight,
Hath remembrance in that boundless height,
save IA The woodland birds swift, daring things,
Cutting the ether with their soundless wings,
Higher aud higher circlnlg through the blue,
TIL an the upper brightness lost 10 view
And ~ dunk the vintage ripe and rare,
OF dusky rwlIghts, and OF mornings fair,
The living drsughi with which tho summer fills
The enchanted circle OF her verdsnt hills
Watching the clouds, those lovely chsngeful forms.
That IN their soft arms bear the coming storms,
shake their i.nger-rps the showers that bring
Fruis 10 the summer blossoms To the spring,
Or rohed ia Tyrian the mountain cresis,
Hide the sharp lighinngs IN Their heecy vests;
Delicate faneies. all too slight for words
Snniche- of melody with sweet accords,
IIaunts OF my childhood, dim remembered streams,
LII with the unreal light of Dreams
Nooks OF the forest starred ilh fragrant flowers,
Too bright 20 bloom in any earthly bowers,
Pictures of memory, Oh, so strangely fair
oung graceful he ads crowned with their sammy hair
FhI through my fancy like tho passing clouds
ln siHge beauty. or in shining crowds,
And ~iih their fsr. fantastic, quaint array,
E.Il The enchsninIent OF the summers day.
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l. of land containing about 2 acres Of exeeiIen
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manufacturing purposes. ~ "
The above land will be sold a great bargain Apply
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