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HEALTH FOR THE PEOPLE.

ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ATTEMPTING THE REM
EDIES PROPOSED.
There are three reasons for encouragement
in attempting to remedy the deteriorating in
fuences on national health. These are, first,
that the evils are so manifest and so widely ex-
perienced /; second, the remedies are so simple,
rational, and within the reach of all !; and last,
the American people are so practical, quick, and
energetic, in accomplishing whatever they, Nm
dertake
That the evils are manifest and widely ex-
perienced, nothing more is needed to prove
than that public attention be directed to this
point. The more examination is made as to
female health, the more will our assertion be
verified, that not two women in ten now enjoy
the vigor and health which was the common
lot of our maternal ancestors.
That the prospects of the children are still
darker, would appear by similar Investigations
As specimen two facts will be mentioned: In
a portion of our country, as healthy as any
other, two female institutions-one in q city
and the other in the country-were examined.
In the city school, one Hundred and eight were
examined Of these, three fourths had more
or less headaches and other ailments, while
Mirtyfpe had curvature of the spine (laterall
in different stages. In the country school, OF
one hundred and mine examined, not less than
ftfy (near one half) had more or less curvature
of the spine-this being one of the surest indica-
tons of feeble constitution. Beside this evil
projecting necks, round shoulders, and fat
chests, were altogether in the majority in both
ihsttutions.
If parents, teachers, and school committees,
will but prosecute such inquiries, they will find
similar results in all directions, especially in
those schools where the children have been
Mest stimulated to study, without caring for
their bodies.
In such schools, besides curved spines, pro-
jecting necks, round shoulders, and fat chests,
will be seen marked change in the compiler
ion of childhood compared with that of former
generations. Fifty years ago. in our school
houses, especially in the Northern States, the
ruddy hue Of the English skin and the rosy
cheek were the most common features of child
hood; while NOW thick bloodless white or the
sallow skin are altogether in the majority.
That the remedies for these evils are simple,
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COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ETC.

Is preventive remedial agent, we know OF nothing
o. such wonderful efficacy Browns Bronchial Troches
o. Lozenges, which the messengers OF peace TO
IL noisy cough and relief the afflicted who suffer from
onchits Asthma and all affections of the Lungs To
bic speskers, this will prove invaluable as cure for
h rseness while It's action upon the throat is sautary in
a highest degree We taye ed The benefit de-
ri ed ffom e use ortkese Troches and feel peasedo
e aorse the thousand encoiums already passed upon
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entirely cured OF cough OF four month"; con
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coughs ard shoruess OF breathing with which they had
been afflicted.
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ORIGINATED BITTERs.

Let the public once know the value OF the OxygenLted
B'iers, and 1t will immediately assume ITS rghtful posi-
ton, at The head OF all the medical preparations OF the ds
for all arrangements OF thu stomach
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DEATH.

!. Died, March 3Oth, 1856, at Rome, Oneida
,unty, N. Y, ELIZA B., wife of Edward Doty,
!. the 4Sth year of her age. She died in the
{ Il assurance of faith in a cruciGed Redeem,
& ~ love
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THE NATIONAL ERA: WASHINGTON, D. C., APRIL TO- 1856

ried four out of the FIVE wards comprising the
city. 3
81. Louis, april 8.-Home, the Democratic
candidate for Mayor, and the whole Democrats
ticket were yesterday elected by alarge majority
Neao York, april Returns of the electioi
in Connecticut to-day, from 30 towns, give -
Democratic Representatives and ii Fusionists
Democratic net gain, Is. The Democrats alst
elect three Senators SO far, and the Fusionist
none. The Democratic gains on the popula'
vote are large; but returns enough to predic
the result have not yet been received.
Political Movements at Washington.
Washington, april Owing to the sim,
attendance upon the Anti-Nebraska caucus al
the Capitol tonight, the proceedings were
chiefly of conversational character.
Meetings are being held tonight by the
Democrats and Americans of the city.
Extensive Robbery.
Ne1 York, april S.-The store of Black:
Ball, & Co., was this morning robbed of dia
monds to the amount of 100000. 1t is sup.
posed that an employee of the firm was in some
way implicated in the robbery, as he is missing.
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THE AMERICAN ORDER" IN INDIANA.

The following manifesto, by the President of
the American Order in Indiana, looks to-
ward fusion of the Opposition in that State:
INDIANAPOLIS, april 2, 1856.
To The Bfes.lsrs Of me American party Of Indiana.
At meeting OF the Executive Committee of
the State Council. held at Indianapolis on the
I'd day of April, 1856, after full expression of
the members upon those questions that have
divided and distracted the American party in
other states, the Committee unanimously adopt
ed the following suggestions, and earnestly re-
quested the true friends Of Apprehension to CO.
operate with them in carrying out the EieEs of
the Committee.
That, as in 1854, we stand uncompromising-
iy opposed to the present National Administra-
ton, and as party we stand ready to co-ope-
rate with any party which aims to put an end to
its misrule.
And, further. we regard the repeal OF the Mis-
souri, Compromise an infraction of the phghted
faith of the nation; the same should be restor,
ed and, if efforts to that end fail, Congress
should refuse, under all circumstances, to admit
any Stats into the Union tolerating Slavery,
made free by that Compromise
Therefore, we approve Of the call for Peo-
pies Convention 70 be held on the 6rst day of
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May next, and earnestly call upon the Ameri-
can party throughout the State to send a full
delegation to that Convention.
WILLIAM SHEETS, President.
Attest w. w. WRIGHT.
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Ae'.day, 4prH Z, 1856.
e ENA TT,

Mr. Mason, from the Committee on Foreign
Relations, to which was referred resolution
of the Senate directing that committee to in
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N E w S.
London Times Uneasy about American War Prep
arations.

london Times Uneasy about American War Prep
arations.
New York, april 1.-The London Times has
an article on affairs in the United States, and
says that a storm is brewing in America. Its
(America's1 journals are full of angry menace
and hostile calculations. Congress is continu-
ally debating war preparations, and million
sterling has been voted for sloops of war, &c.
1t then reviews the question in dispute between
England and the United States, and considers
that the latter won't refuse arbitration on Gen.
trail America. 1t concludes by saying apologies
or explanations are required on both sides, in
words as comprehensive and emphatic as the
English language can supply.
London letters report that the Bank of Eng
land has reduced the maximum rate of interest
to six per cent.
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Nayieation-State of the Weather. &c.

Rondout, New York, April 3.-The ferry
boat between this place and Rhinebeck sue
ceeded in cutting its way through the ice across
the river this morning, and the boat now runs
regularly, to connect with all trains on the
Hudson River railroad.
81. Johns, ~ b., april Sit has been rain
ing here all day. The snow is very deep, and
the roads almost impossible. The river will
not open for two or three weeks yet.
Mil,oaattee, april 3.-Milwaukee and Chicago
harbors are open. Several vessels have left the
latter port, this week, for Milwaukee and other
ports.
Montreal, April 3.-The weather has been
very mild here for the last two days. There
was a warm rain last night, and the snow is
rapidly disappearing. The ice in the river still
holds on, but shows symptoms of giving way.
Between Coboug and Toronto, boats are running.
Chicago, April 3.-The Mississippi river is
open as far as Dubuque, and the Illinois to La
sale. The Missouri river is falling rapidly.
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Published this Day,
GREEN M0UN MAIN GIRLS:
STORY OF VERMONT.
BY BLYTHE WHITE, JR.
One volume limo. illustrated. Price 81 2.

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OF the character of their girls, That Aida By1he
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Contents:

Eemontinthe Olden Times.
Yankee SnugglrrS.
The FIRST and Last Kiss.
Story Begins TO be Interest
ing.
Woman Frightened and
Angry.
Mary Hugs Michaol
Journey owes the Noun
ta,nz.
Looking through the Crates.
Tossiing the Happy PAR.
The White Phantom.
A Race for Life.
Death of the Snugglers.
Wonder Succeeds Wonder.
The Lost Man on the Ice.
Very Short, but Full OF Fire.
a Mountain Thunder Storm.
A Night Long 10 Remember.
Plans 10 kntrap d Partner.
Escape, Pursuit. and Cap
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A S,eeple Chase - SIX To
One.
! Arrest. Trial. Conviction
Flighl m Woods at Mid
night.
/ Aida followed by Wolves
Gong out m the Wide
World
Search Of a Lost Sister
Luihsiis Meets q Wolf
Apple Parlngs and Husk-
ihgS.
The Old Bell, and its Tones.
Tears from a Stones HeBTL
Mountain Road and PIecI-
pee.
I Terrible Death.
| The Storm FIend's SeTs
made.
Plunge, Drowning, aud Res
cue.
A wedding, and the End.
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Rhode Island Election.

Providence, April 3.-The returns from the
State have all been received, showing MAORI
ty for the American and Republican candidates
for Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney
General There is no choice for Lieutenant
Governor and Treasurer. The Senate stands
16 coalition, Democrats, Wing, end va
cancies. The House, 80 coalition, 81 Demo
Gratis, and l3 vacancies.
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sets Constitution, of which body he was a lead
ing member. These and the Senatorial speeches
on such subjects as Ocean Postage, the Public
Lands, the Secret Sessions of the Senate, and
Civil Superintendent of Armories, are emf
nently statesmanlike in treatment, and abound
in instructive suggestions.
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The Elections.

New Haren, Aprl 8.-One hundred and nine
towns have been heard from, which show the
election of sixty nine opposition and sixtyseven
Democrats IN the lower House. Forty.four
towns are yet to be heard frQH. The Senate is
doubtful.
Princeton, Bure@u CO., Ill.,, March 3.-0ur
election, last fall, was somewhat mongrel, and
the Democrats boasted of their success. The
election yesterday was pitched battle, and we
beat them by more than two to one.
AARON b. CHURCH.
Clereland, april s.-The city election yester-
day resulted in favor of Democrats generally.
Calais, Me-, AprH 8.--Ths municipal cleo.
ton took place here yesterday, and William
D. Lawrence (Republican) was elected Mayor
by 200 majority. The Republicans also car
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Expected Defeat of Walker by Costa Rica.

Washington, april 4.-Oficial advices re-
ceived from Costa Rica confirm the published
accounts relative to the military movements in
that State, and confidently predict the uprising
of the people of Nicaragua against the dovern-
ment Of Walker, and the humiliation of his
army.
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New Hampshire.


The Concord Patriot (Democrat) gives the
following table as embracing the vote, for Gov
ernor, of every town in the State, and says it
may be relied upon as being nearly correct as
unonicial returns can be:
In ls56-Wells, 32,OG1; Metcalf, 32,075 !;
Goodwin and scattering, $500.
In l855-Baker, 27,2l9; Metcalf, 32,675 !;
Bell and scattering, 4,so6.
Mr.. buchanan ard the Students Of History.
We see it stated that the Hon. James Blu
chsnsn delivered Fourth of July grafton at
Lancaster, Pa, in 1915, in the course of which
he said:
"Above all, we ought to drive from our shores
foreign influence, and cherish American feeling
Foreign influence has been in every age the
curse of republics-its jaundiced eye seesevery-
thing in false colors-the thick atmosphere of
prejudice, by which it is ever surrounded, ex-
cluhing fror, It's sight the light of reason"
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u"pOpNiar cause.
Every one of the speeches, relating to the
slavery question, has g distinct and peculiar
'A2Tacter, which separates it from the rest, so
'uA' the subject is presented in a variety of
phases, all of them deserving careful consider,
1u'n' Every position is cautiously taken, and,
wen taken, is so fortified as to challenge the
aspect both of those who agree and of those
'ao differ from it. Hence, the permanent valus
" 'ais volume, as an armory of arguments, for
'-'se who share in the opinions to which its
@'lior has done so much to give currency.
p VI course, we need not speak of the merely
W. rary characteristics of Mr.. Sumner speeches.
,, -s i@ne as an orator is co-extensive with the
= DOh and is acknowledged with the admira-
O o. many in the Old World. 1t may be re-
Aea however, that the contents of the pres
volume exhibit a more mature and rigorous
sharper and more matter of fact logic,
81 doubtless, by the rough discipline of
authors political life, than were apparent
g 9 le academic style of his early oratorial eff.
:, Some OF them, especially the speech in
:; senate on his motion to repeal the Fugi-
os 'e 'lave Law, the speech against the passage
'ue Nebraska Bill, and the Defence of Mas
I"usetts, are among the masterpieces of
,-7 ''eah eloquence. Who can forget the
-, winch electrified the North, when they
- - IN the aforementioned effort, his celebrs,
4 passage at arms with Senator Butler, I" of
- 'H'ef locks" and Mason, whose "planta-
manners" had never before encountered
Unexpected and telling rebuke?
:" the contents of this book are net con.
" " !" the discussion of the Slavery question,
nave here Hr. Summers elaborate argu.
c. delivered On ssrious topics, before the
'eai0n appointed to resise the Massachu.
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-05-16

KANSAS INsIDENrs.-Mr. Mace who give a
clear and decisive testimony before the COM
mission, showing up the atrocious conduct of
Jones and others was shot soon after.
About o'clock on wednesday evening, Mr.
Mace was called to the door Of tho cabin by the
barking Of his faithful Newfoundland watch dog.
Tho animal led him TO the brow of n bluff; Instant
ly two pistols discharged at HIM from below.
The flash developed the presence in the ravine Of
two men. One shot grazcd the right shoulder and
the other entered his left lie; below the knee. lie
stantly fell, when the gave n helish 'ha ha -
and ono of them exclaimed " There id
dboi'irn bat far The ir9ire..'
seeing him fall, and supposins him dead, the
" ruifans" fed. Mr.. Mace crawled to his cabin
Morning at last came, and, suffering, though he
was, he succeeded in reaching Lawrence.
Gov Reeder knows too much to be allowed
to remain near the committee. He must be
in attendance at the session Of the Committee
of Investigation at Lecompton, on the sth
the Deputy Marshall served on him a wri, to
appear before the Grand Jury at Lecompton.
to answer to a charge Of contempt for having
refused to comply with a summons from the
Grand Jury. Mr., Recder refused to obey the
writ, and appealed to the Committee, but
they decided that they had no power in the
case Messers. Howard and Sherman, how
ever, expressed as their opinion that Mr..
Rceder was protected by his privilege, Mr..
Oliver dissented. MIR. Reedcr said that q l.
though his life was in danger in Lecompton
he would remain on his privilege in attend
ance at the sittings Of the Committee, and he
warned them to touch him a their peril The
Marshal left, but was expected to return on
on the 9th with United States dragons.
Mrs Robinson says Gov, Robinson was
going East on personal business, and denies
that he was aware of the Indictment previous
to leaving the Territory.
The Lawrence correspondent Of the De-
mocrat, under date of 7th inst, says an IN
dictment for high treason had been found
against Messss. Reeder, Robinson, Roberts,
Lane, and other prominent Free State men.
The news brought from Lawrence by Mis-
sourians is that secret han-bills are circula-
ting, that forces are marshaling on the bor-
der counties, and that the people have been
warned to prepare for defence.
GOV. Robinson has offered reward of
$500 for the conviction in the United States
Court of the would-be murderers of Mace
We do not hear that Shannon, Governor of
the Territory, corsderes the crime worth
his attention.
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PEACE IN EUROPE. The Atlantic, which
arrived at New York on Monday, brings ad-
vices of the final exchange of rltiicatons of
the Treaty of Peace by the heretofore Jelligcr-
cnt powers, on the 9th ult Attached to
the treaty are three separate conventions,
and also declaration respecting maritime
law and the course to be pursued with res
poet to neutrals during time of war, that
is to say to put an end to priyateering The
official text OF the Treaty is the same a. that
already published. Russia is disarmed in
the Black Sca-a Illuminating concession Tor
her, Articles five and six provide for gen
eral amnesty and exchange OF prisoners :;
while articles seven and eight admit Turkey
to the public law aud political system of
Europe, secure her independence and terrific
rial integrity, and engage each contracting
power, in the event If any serious msunder-
standing with the Porte, not to proceed to
force until they have given the other powers
an opportunity of mediation,
Sunday, the 18th Of May, was appointed as
day Of Thanksgiving in England, for the
restoration Of Peace. The British Ministry
is in serious danger of finding itself in Il
minority in Parliament. On the question Of
the fall of Knrs prolonged debate has al
ready been commenced, and apparently the
only thing which can save Lord Palmerston
from defeat on that, is the sacrifice of Lord
Redclitfa upon whom, the British Embas.
sador at Constantinop!c, the blame of that
catastrophe is literally cast by the Govern
ment.