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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-09-03
LETTER FROM nEnRY CLAY.

GRAPHIC PICTURE or BLACK REPUBLicAEisM.
We invite the attention Of candid and intel.
ligent citizens to the following letter Of Hen.
ry Clay 10 the Rev. Mr.. Cotton; on the Abc-
lition question, now pending before the coun-
Try in the shape of Black Republicanism: <
ASHLAND; Sept. 2, 1s4s.
NM Dear Sir ALLOW me 10 suggest SUBJ
jsci for one OF your tracts, which, treated in
your popular and condensed way, ! think
would be attended with great and good Of.
feet. I mean Abolition.
II is manifest that the uHras of that party
are extremely mischievous, and are hurrying
on the country 10 fearful consequences. They
are not concilated by The Wings. Engrossed
with single idea, they care Tor nothing
else. They would see the administration of
the Government precipiate the nation into
absolute ruin before they would lend a help
ing hard to arrest iis career Thoy treat
wors, and denounce most those who treat
them best who SO far agree with them as
to admit slavery 10 be an evil. Witness their
conduct towards Mr. Briggs and Mr. Adams
in Massachusetts, and towards me.
Twill give you an outline of the manner ID
which would handle il : show the origin of
Slavery trace its Introduction 10 the British
Government; show how it is disposed Of BY
The fedora! constitution that il is leit excIu-
sive!y 10 The States, except ir regard 10 fugi-
tives, direct taxes and representation show
that the agitation Of the question 10 the free
States will first destroy all harmony, and fl
nally lead to disunion, perpetual war, the ex-
,inclion of the African race, ultimate military
despotism.
But the great aim and object Of your tract
| should be to arouse The laboring classes in
The free States against Abolition. Depict the
consequence TO them Of immediate Abolition.
The slaves being free would be dispersed
throughout the Union; they would enter into
competition with The free laborer; with the
American, the Irish, the German; reduce
his wages, be COMPOUNDED with him, affect his
moral and social standing. And as the ul.
iras go both abolition and amalgamaiion,
show that their object IS TO unite IN marriage
the laboring white man and thc laboring black
woman, TO reduce laborng white men to the
despised and degraded condition Of the black
| man.
would show their opposition to COLOMBIA.
lion. Show its humane, religious and pairi-
olic aim. That they are 10 separate those.
L ~ u 4 ryl- -
oi,ionis,s Oppose colonization To keep
and amslgamate together the two races, in
violation of God 8 Will, and 10 keep the blacks
here that they may interfere with, degrade
and debase the laboring whites. Show that
the British Government is cooperating with
The Abolilionists for The purpose of dissolviug
the Union, sc. am perfectly satisfied that
it will do great good. Let me hear from you
on this subject. HKNRY CLAY.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-09-03

/" "HrsToRY informs US that Mr.. Buchanan
was abilterly opposed ,ot the war of is12."--
PiHsburg Journal.
He was SO bitterly opposed to it that he
threw down his law books, took the stump
and made his irsl speech to rouse the people
of Lancaeter to arms raised 2 COMPANY,
shouldersd his muskst, spd bed to Bal
iimore. That is the wa epposes a
wafin which his counl 7ksssd !: and
such was The beginning o. p chanan's
public and ,llustrious charact
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DON'T CARE ABOUT fHEM.--The telling be-
tween the Know Nothings and the Black Re.
pubcans becomes more bitter as the cam
paign advances. The Perry Freeman, an able
advocate of Fillmore and Know Nothingism
thus puts at defiance the Black Republicans.
We copy from that paper Of the i4th inst. as
follows
sSoms Fremonters don't like the proceed
ings ofihe late American State Convention,
Well, what of il? Americans don't care
what The Fremonters do; and why should
Fremoaters pretend 10 find fault with the do
ings Of the Americans y
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-09-03

The Democratic Convention of Columbia
county met al Bloomsburg, on Monday, 25tb
uIt., in pursuance OF the rules ofthe party, and
organized by appointing lhd following Off
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NEBRASKA TERRITORY

Hon. Bird B. Chapman, delegate in Congress from Ne
braskA arrived in this city yesterday direct from Omaha
city which place be left the 10th ult lie reports every
thing quiet and prosperous throughout the Territory Emil
grafton is pouring il from all quarters AID The country
settling up very fast The Indians with whom treaties
have been made aud assigned disposed
side on their reservations and have this year done
siderable in raising for themselves the winters
supply The Pawnees and Puueas who inhabt the lands
IN the western and northwestern parts Of the Territory
never having made treaties h the unitei States and
consequently are receiving annuies from the govern
ment are M" als1"seA 20 make some trouble by claim
ing Of the lands coded by the Omahs to the United
States The Sioux the Upper Missouri since the chas-
semen given them by General Harvey last year, seem
very friendly disposed and further difficulty is appre-
hended from them Nebraska with her fertile SOIL and pc
son the gateway the great route TO the Pacific must
in short time become Of the most fourishing Terri
tories, If not Statea IN .ho Union
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PETITION.
WASHINGTON CITY.
TUESDAY MORNING, DEC, >, 1865.
CONGRESSIONAL.

CONGRESS-MONDAY.
SENArE.-The third session of the Thirty fourth Con-
gress commenced at twelve o'clock to-day there being
Iortytwo in their seats The customary resou-
tons were adopted notifying the House OF Representa-
and the President Of the States mat they were road
to proceed TO business and upon the announcement that
the President would send in his annual messag,
row at twelve o'clock, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE REPREsENTATIyEs.-At early hour the hall
crowded with members exchanging cordial saluta-
tons their reunion after absence of less than three
months and not few the democratic side INDUCING
IN grateful "reminiscences connected with the great po
cal victory which had been achieved by the people during
the The opposition members bore the good -hu-
mored raery of the vicors in graceful spirit of resg
nation, and the whole the indications favorable
for quiet business session Such Of the democratic
bers had greatly distinguished themselves during the
late presidential campaign by their zeal eoquence
BOTH warmly congratulated by admrng friends for
their efficient labors and among the many who
warmly greeted Mr.. Allen, of Illinois, who ii will be
recolected succeeded in making "breach three thou
sand votes between himself and his old contestant Mr.
Archer.
At twelve o'clock precisely the House called to
der by the Speaker. AS subsequent vote showed two
hundred and twelve members were presentan unusually
large number at the opening of session After the
members from Illinois and Vermont had been sworn in
Mr.. Phelps of Missouri moved that the customary oath
be administered to j. W. Whitfield the delegate elect from
Kansas Territory-Mr presenting at the time the
certificate of his election signed by Governor Geay The
motion objected to- which led to protracted debate
in which Mr. Grow, OF Pennsylvania and Mr. Phelps
the principal participants. Mr. Crows objection sus-
tanned by of lo4 yeas to 81 nays. After the vote
announced number of fruitles calls and motions
made accompanied by running debate which occupied
the time OF the House until late hour in the evening
motion to ourn finally adopted about eight o'clock
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hundred and thirty-eight members answered 10 their
names The doors then closed and excuses received
nom absent members after which the Sergeanta Arms
was directed 70 bring TO the bar Of the House the absent
members not excused. During his absence motion was
made that the House dourn which melton was decided
in the negative
The Sergeant-at.Arms having returned with various
members 10 custody
Mr. COBB Of Georgia. moved that said members be dis
charged
Mr. FLAGLER Of New York, moved to amend the mo-
ton by adding thereto the words "upon payment OF the
costs" Laughterl
The amendment was agreed to, and the notion as
amended, prevailed.
Action having been taken in the Of several mem
bers who had been brought TO the bar Of the House by the
SeTgeant-at-A Arms
Mr.. WINSLOW ofNorth Carolina moved that the House
adjourn; which motion was agreed to.
And at quartSr past o'clock the House adjourned
PETITION
Bv Mr.. CHAPMAN bill to establish the Office q ar
yeyor general OF Nebraska.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-02
TEE AFRICAN Slave TRADE

The South Carolinian, Published at Columb.a N.
ceplion 70 the recent proposition of Governor Aha,
revive the slave trade and personal friend OF IL.
ernoF, who has generally approved Of his admla.,,,
thus expresses his dissent through the Charleston Con
at Is not only imPraotiOAble, but undesirable IA
point Of view. humanity and the interests Of Il. !
alike forbid It. 1t would array against Us the scppr
the civilized world it would revive, at leas, s,er1
horrors Of the middle ages involve Africa IN intestine
to furnish objects for the proposed traffic. aud con,,r
into an aoeldama, field Of blood and il would rend,,
property cheap to be worthless aud perhags -
less a. to be dear at any price. Our slaves multiply
ito quite rapid enough for the good OF the South Al
portaton Of 975 900 (the entire importation into The
al eoonists and as Ststes from the cotlmsncemsu,
slave trade to its abolition In ls0S) has muldtudnou,
creased into four Rionsj and We need not the aid
mportations to swell the already 'populous number
very of fresh horde of savages and heather bari
and unchrstianize our now civilized, gentle, and e
ueasantry have neither time nor space to putsu
theme and must conclude with the expression Of )
confidence that the unwse project will scarcely enlist
cent support"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-02
VISIT TO MP. BUCHANAN.

We copy tho following from the Lancaster (Penusylva-
MAJ Express Of last Fridays issue:
The faculty and students Of Franklin and Marshall col
loge anod by the Fouobe bans band paid formal
visit to the President elect At Wheaand this afternoon
where they pleasantly entertained Mr., Buchanan IL
president the board Of directors Of the college, az such
this congrauaoy visit paid him in honor Of HE promo
ton to a more distinguished presidency"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-02

FALLING or THR RAILROAD BRIDGE OVER rHE SHENAYns
RIVER IN VRGHIA-A frightIul accident occurred on
Manassas Gap railroad Saturday night A. River stat
in Warren county, Virginia The bridge over the Sbe1
dOah river gave way, preeiptstiug the engine and
depth Of fory6ve feet into the river The engn
fireman, and conductor were killed, and John q, Ba
passenger, Of Warren county, was fatally injured.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-02

PRoTEsrASTIsu FRASoE.--It ia said Protestanti'u
gaining ground in France rapidly. The Protesann
Havre number now 5000, with moving population
1000 at least They have four schools with 400 pup
Two churches arc insufficient and third 10 about bel
erected TO accommodate 1000 In Marseilles there
5000 Protestant church attendants, and in other d'
ments, where few years since the Reformed religion
unknown, hourishng churches are now to be found
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IN CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES
Thirty- Fourth Congress-Third sessiOn.
MONDAY, DECEMBER ], 1886


At twelve o'clock the Senate called to order by the
President pro s the following senators being present
Maine-MessTs. Fessenden and Hamlin
Massaehusetts-Mr Wilson,
Yermont-MessTs. Collamer and Foot
Rhode Island-Messrs. Allen and James.
Connecticut essrs. Foster and Toueey.
New York-Messrs Seward and Fish.
New Jersey-Mr. Thomson.
Pennsylyania-M essrs. Brodhead and Bigler
Delaware-Mr Bayard.
Maryland Messrs. Pearce and Pratt
Virgina--Messrs Hunter and Mason.
South Carolina--Mr. Evans.
Georgia-Mr. Nerson.
Alabama--Messrs Clay and Fitzpatrick.
sippi-Messrs Adams and Brown
Louisiana Messrs Benjamin and Sdel.
Kentucky-Messrs Crttenden and Thompson.
Ohio--Messrs. Pugh and Wade.
lndiana-Mr. Bright
nlinos-Mr. Trumbul
Missouri-Mr. Geyer.
Michigan--Messrs. Cass and Stuart.
lowa--Messrs Jones and Harlan.
Texas-Mr Rusk.
Florida--Mr. uee.
Observation-Disclosures Dodge and ,,nrkee
Mr.. BRODHEAD submitted the following resolution
which was considered b. unanimous consent and agreed
to-
Ordered That the Secretary inform House of Repre-
sentaVes that of the Senate has assembled
that .he Senate is ready to proceed to business.
nEssAGE FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
message received from the House Of Representa-
tives, by Mr. Cullom, their Clerk, informing the Senate
that quorum of the House rad assembled, and tha thu
House ready proceed to business also, anouncnt
that the House had passed resolution TO. the appoint
ment OF committee jointly with such cc.nmittee as ma,
be appointed the part of the Senate to welt on tn
President OF the United States and inform him that
rum of each house was assembled and that Congress wa
ready to receive am communication he might be pleased
TO make.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
Nr. BRODHEAD submitted the following resolution
which considered by unanimous consent and agreed
to-
Resolced That committee consisting Of three members
be appointed with the committee appointed tn
part OF the House ct wait the
dent Of the United States and inform him that quorum
each house has assembled and that Congress ready to
ceire any communication he may be pleased to make.
On motion by Mr.. BRODHEAD,
Ordered That the committee be appointed by the Pesi
dent pro tempore.
And MIR. BRoDnEAD, Mr.. PrGH, and Mr. FOSTER were &C
cordingly appointed.
On notion it was
Ordered That the daily hour of meeting of the Senate
twelve O'Clock until otherwise ordered.
Mr.. BRODHEAD, fro the joint committee appointed L
wait the President OF the United States and inform hin
that two houses of Congress ready receive
communication which he might be pleased to make Ie
ported that the committee had discharged that duty ant
the President had replied that he would send his annua
message at twelve O'Clock Tomorrow
On notion the Senate then adjourned.
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THE RESULT IN CALIFORNIA.

We have a letter from gentleman IN California
written the day of the steamers departure which he
states that Mr.. Buohanans majority Mr. Fremont in
the State will be about fifteen thousand He also that
the democratic candidates for Congress elected by
handsome maorites and that the democrats will have de-
cided majorties in both branches of the legislature
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-02

Mas FANNY RMBLE At ST. Loum-This lady be-
ceptsd an Invitation to give q series Of Shak spcaron
inRs IN st. Louis about the 10th Of this month.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-02
oFFICIAL VOTE OF IOWA

We learn from Of our exchanges that the citizens Of
Charleston South Carolina about purchase spleu-
did carriage and present II Mr. Buchanan the President
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There have been 900 pensioners added TO the roa
1910 stricken of by death OF the latter nuuber 2l2
revolutionary soldiers Many Of this class of pen
soners yet living reported to be from 9s to OG
old.
Navy Pensions
There have been Al original applications and arplira
tons for increase admitted the annual OF which
S625 and the due at tho date Of issuing the
certificates amounted TO S3474 o. The number If
pensioners the rolls June 30 1885, in the scrc,a States
and Territories, we're
$50 invalid, yearly S225I5 81
4s3 widows and orphans yearly amount osG7U 90
l8 prvateer do, do..,...... 1894 90
s5i pensioners Total yearly l22 569 80
There have been As pensioners added the rolls and 80
stricken of by death
The total amount paid by navy pension agents to pen
sioners during the year was $l2755s.
From January TO December ~, 1852 the number Of
original applications and applications for increase Of
pensions, both ny and navy admitted was S22g6 90
The yearly 100 gl6 so
And the arrears due at the date of issuing each
pension certifcate C75sGs a.
An average Of the time from April l., 1863 10
June 30, 1885, shows that each year the
number Of original applications, and appli.
cations for increase Of pensions, admitted
...,. 2o49
The yearly amount .............,. 2l67O4 81
And the due at the date OF issuing the
penSon-certifcates... 45os33 o.
Up December J. 1856, six thousand pensioners have
been admitted under the act Of February 3 1859
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THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Having heard from California, have returns Of
the late presidential election from every State in the Union
The result is as follows:
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REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS

The following is synopsis Of the annual report OF the
Commissioner Of Pensions:
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-27

this crest weight, and Rufus Cslef end henr! ia
CODY, both owning large stock farms 'ined forces
atd 10 the Spring Of 1855 shipped from 'roans
leO tat cattle. the average weight OF rhen
vss 1000 pounds. This certainly was hsfa 10
heHt, but Mr.. Harris WAS not the man to be
beaten without another trial, and be went -
work TO set up the best drove Of 100 head Of beevt
ever prodoe.d. We think be has suooeeded' a. We
have letter from gentleman Of Iiaos saying thar
be has shipped the drove or the Illinois Central iSa
rood and that the average weight Of the whole 100 is
2,512 pounds
The first section OF y head eft Urbans aanh q,
ard we're expected bere this week. We hav" Ja''
learned tha, he sold ten Of tae lot a. Chcago that ay
erace - owt for sever cents a pound live weight.
Cornting only co pounds per cwt. would make the 20
average Is cwt. net and cents gross at that w0ua
b. cents per pound for TIE meat. Not very hgh
Price for srch cattle. We sorry the whole drove
could not have been exhibited at once 10 this city fr
the credit Of the feeder the State where fed, and the
whole country, aud particularly that people here
might see show Of beef cattle never before equaled
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-27
THE WILLOW CCLIIFAIION.

Geo. Wyman Of Butler County, Ohio, sends US
conlmun:cat too ,ng for present crowded col
umns the object of which to show that there danger
Of Morus Mutcaus mania upon the subject OF
growing willows for cultivation. NJ. Wymen says:
u have been engaged in the cultivation of the vii
low Tor the last three years, ard have endeavored to
keen mvsef Informed upon all matters touching my in,
ter,ss as grower of the willow; and while would
wish to sec enough of the article raised IN this country
to render US independent Of foreign supply, would De
the last man TO encourage the idea that willow can be
raised TO advantage only under very favorable crcum'
stances, and therefore would save many from an un
proftable investment, and those who have already
embarked in the business from ruinOnous competi-
ti.n am convinced that the enormous crops said to
be produced in some of the Eastern States are exag-
geiations if not somt thing worse That the amount
Said to be imported s largely oversiated will be seen
by the subjoned statement taken from the books OF
the Collectors office for the port Of New-iork. Inc
figures will speak for themselves:
STATEMENT ehibtisg sape of HHo'c ra,uetsreS aa4
Bf1orred imported into The Port Nes Tort sert"s
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-27


Total value of Willow, per Secretary of the Treas
my. report Of imports into tie United States foI the
year ending June 30 1873
Ma-uf.eiuIed Wllow'...'''.''''''''''"si si:SS
Usrranu!actUrcd d...............'......'... o,f.s
The five million error was Typographical one'
Intending to say tha. the importation was $4,000 co.
fity THOUSAND dolsrs,l the compositor, by sHnpy
shifting the ccnmas made the figures read s., 900 oO0
and ike many other errors put in notion 1t Is
hard to stop. The true amount of importation IS uu-
loubtedly stated above and is for Others TO judse
how far the can engsee in the bushes. Of furnishing
this arouut st prest prices, i've times the an 'uni
reproduction at iiy per cent. reduction price, Mr.
Wymen says:
at ;s much more proftsb,e f-r those who c1-
tya,e ..e willow to IIake cuttings oi theI crop
than k il TO raten for market, nnd hence ! >
that We see many extrsyagant reports ol lhe
great profits L. b. realized 10 raising the willow, :aa
The immense amouu. that Is required 10 supply ice
wants of this country. and the iopOsSibty of over
stocking the market. slso spprehend that you are
mistaken il regard 10 the cost ot culiYatlg ana pre-
rslirc the willow for market H. the neighh JfhpyI ~
Cuti.uaii, which contains large population ~ He',
nan- who can be hired OF eighty cents per q y saa
uay their own board il coss from three TO ori ceiI
PER pour 10 get u crop OF willow 70 ssy mo- li's %
The expense N keeping the fed clean, when 70 emo
ther consi, able rG. The-e IS another conrderrii ~
that shout be well weighed by oil VINO contemplate
tie cultivation of the willow and that i the al e
or scarcity Of labor. Tee process Of cutting, II h
.rd pecug il e-cessi s9ly tedious, aad - rep4fe
ton .or market .tqurts great amount OF .a"f' "a
that toe, at of tie year when labor 5 an me
greatest demand: and L i al T9una, or a. 's 40
stor-.ay.Is m,ctine has been Introdnce4 ih1o 'Ae
West"
With these fact. aud statements pro snd con upon
the spbjeot, we shs,l now leave the willo" cui,va
top to take care Of itself be taken 9.re .. ~ tho'
vac are most Interested,