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The MoRNISc STAR.-The Honolulu Ad-

TIE MoRNISc STAR.-The Honolulu Ad-
vertiscr Of April 3oth gives an account of
the safe arrival there of the Missionary
packetship, Morning Star
she towcd into port by the steam tug, and
it was pleasing coincidence that she, as the en-
blem OF the missionary enterprise, was followed
close astorn by the SCH T.. l.. Frost, an emblem
of our commcrce, loaded de-, p with full freight
of oil from the California Gulf both vessels be-
ing brought in together by the tug boat The
Morning Star is a most beautiful clipper-model,
her hull very much resembling our iayorito san
Francisco packet, the Yankee, having a round
stern, poop deck, and high bulwarks. Even in
our port, where We sec often some of the finest
specimens of clipper vessels, she is considered no
ordinary craft she is furnished with a spacious
cabin, and statc-rooms Tor fifteen passengers, be-
sides accommodations for eight or ten forward
passengers. Her freight capacity is about 100
tons. With her sailing qualities, Capt. Moore
expresses himself much pleased. Her best DAYS
run was 2i2 niles. She is built with great
strength throughout, and appears to be well
adapted for the service intended
immediately on tho vessels coming alongside
the wharf, her deck was crowded with natives
who were loud in praise of her as thar vessel
During her stay OF six days she has been an object
Of great curiosity, not only to the natives but to
the children Of Honolulu, several hundred of
whom have taken shares in her.
ceremonial presentation of "a signul
banner to Capt Moore, who commanded
the packet, took place April Goth. The
banner had been prepared for the purpose
by the ladies Of Honolulu.
The signal is made of white bunting
about twenty feet long and twelve feet
wide. Over the center is the word Morn
ING in blue letters, beneath which is a star
and dove with an olive branch.
The following verses were sung on the
occasion of the presentation of the banner,
written by Mrs. NJ, d. Strong
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1t is is stated that Col. Fremont is scri-
ously i'll at the Brevort House in New York,
Mrs, Fremont is in Europe.
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A National Emancipation Convention.

A National Emancipation Convention.
There has been sent to us a copy of call
for National Convention, in the following
terms
d" rho undersigned, belonging to different POI
litcal parties, being persuaded that it is very de-
sirabe that some practical and equitable plan
should be brought forward, by which the people
Of the North may cooperate, in generous and
brotherly spirit, with the people OF tho south,
and share with them the expense necessary to the
extinction of Slavery, would respectfully and
earnestly invite those Of all parties and sections
of the Union, who entertain the same opinion, to
meet in National Convention, personally or by
delegation in the City of Cleveland, Ohio, on the
25tb, 10th. and 9th of August next there to
discuss and developo some plan OF Emancipation
which shall fully recognize the principle and pol
| icy Of fair and honorable compensation to the
Shareholders for the manumission Of their
| Slaves"
The moving mind in this matter is we'll
| known to be that of the earnest and able as
well as learned man, and pmlanthropist,
| Elihu Burritt--a man held in deservedly
| high respect both in our own country and
in Europe. He has for some time been
urging on the public mind that there may
be an end quito slavery in our country by
appropriating the proceeds of the public
lands to compensate the slave owners in
any State for their slaves, whenever
it should be disposed to put an
end to slavery within its borders. The pro-
ceeds of the public lands in Missouri, he
thinks would be ample for such purpose
in that state. If one state were to begin,
the signal benefits which it would derive
from the change would soon induce other
states to follow it's example. 1t is not
difficult perhaps to show that the proceeds
of the sale of public lands, if properly hus-
banded, would fully equal the appraised
value of all the slaves ; and we cannot
doubt that very large number Of persons
n the free States and some in the slave
States would be very willing to have the
avails of these lands appropriated to that
object, if they could feel any confidence OF
the feasibility of the scheme. Certainly
we would rejoice to do so. But We have
read with care much that has been written
on the subject by Mr., Burritt and are con
strained to say, that as yet We cannot SET
the matter il the hopeful light, that he
| does. Farther reflection, and more ample
discussions may alter our present convic-
tions.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-07-24

The Vermont Chronicle claims the right to
condemn wrong act of this or any other admin
istration, when the occasion demands it, without
being charged with party motives. In the e1er-
else of a manly independence. the ablest friends of
the administration express their disapprobation
Of its acts, and their dissent from its views, with
perfect freedom, when in their view circumstan-
ces require it. 1t is only small tools of party,
without mind enough to think, or force enough to
stand of themselves, that End it necessary to
adopt and defend everything the party or the ad-
ministration may say or do,-for fear of the lash
1t is only men fitted to be tools, that relinquish
the right to judge for themselves when to be ST.
lent, when to speak, and what to say, about the
government of the country"
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proportion to the vote which the ticket
might claim to receive there.
The result was that it was determined
almost unanimously have the committee
made up on the following basis,viz. one from
each town and one additional for every
fifty votes given for the republican candi-
date for Gvernor last year.
Nothing like unpleasant temper was
shown by any one during the discussion
The Chair announced the number of mem
bers which those from each town were en-
titled to have, according to the vote The
members separated for few minutes to
elect their committee men. The commit
tee was formed-in due time reported its
doings, which were approved by the Con-
vention, and all things ended tremendously
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The CAMPAIGS.-In a campaign like that now
pending in Vermont, as to the result of which one
party has no hopes and the other fears, it ma y
seem of trifing importance so far as the immed-
ate results are concerned. No system of opera.
tons, however cunningly devised or energet-
caly executed, can bring the locofoco ticket with.
in twenty thousand votes of an election no in
activity however mastery can subject the Repub-
lican party to defeat. What need then, some
sluggish soul will say, of making any exertions
to senure tho suocass "f the Republican ticket l.
Much every way, we reply, chiefly because of the
moral power which great victory exerts upon
those who achieve it, upon the body with which
the vctors are associated and upon those to
whom they are opposed.
Tho result of a state election not unfrequc ntly
determines the result Of national election which
is pending at the same time. If the locofocOs
had failed to elect their candidates for state off
GERS in Pennsylvania last fall, they would not on
ly have failed to elect Buchanan but even to
make decent show Of fight in his behalf But
the result of that election put life and courage
into them and disheartened their opponents aud
where there is confidence on one sido and des-
pondency on the other there can be no doubt as
to the final issue, however brave a show Of fight
may DO kept up by the discouraged party. We
refer to the Penns yvania election because il Is
the freshest illustration of point not because
1t is solitary instance. Every well informed
politician can remember several similar cases
There Is no presidential election now pending
" w ny tue result OF our campaign. But
If we are wise, We shall not for a moment lose
sight of the election to take place in 1860, nor
suffer ourselves to omit doing anything that may
effect, however remotely, that election. To the
success of the Republican party then, it is essen.
tal that in the mean time it become consolidat-
ed. Composed as it was at the outset, of men un-
accustomed to act together, seeking the same end
yet differing as to the best means of accomplish
ing it, the party was embarrassed all through the
campaign by the unassinilated nature of its COM
ponent parts The time was too short to aJsimi-
late them as they needed to be, but there is now
ample time to build up party that shall be as
compact and as invincible as the Macedonian
phalanx.
These things being so, there is an imperative
necessity of carrying on this campaign and all
other campaigns between now and 1860, with as
much vigor and energy as if we had engaged in
an enterprise of doubtful result. We must not
be ntented with mere success. We must have
a great success. We must maintain the majority
OF last year and enlarge it if possible. We must
maintain our high rank in the Republican party,
and convince both friends and foes that Vermont
stands firm as her own green hills against every
inroad of slavery, and all the hrmer as those in
roads become more daring and more violent. Such
we hope will be the result, such we know it will
be If every man does his duty.
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The VERMONT CHRONICLE quoted with ad-
probation one or two of the resolutions
passed by the Republican State Convention.
OF course the Administration papers of the
State think it was guilty of an awful i'm
propriety. Thereupon the Chronicle makes
this most appropriate remark:
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We hail thy white sails cleaning

We hail thy white sails cleaning
Gu this far distant strand,
Thou a" star whose welcome beamine
shall tighten many land
We hail thee, gladly sharing
In this blest work of love,
Our hammered Offering, bearing
Inc star and peaceful dove.
Go, bear your youthful brother
The sayIOur's love to tell,
here many heather mother
And daTk-suuled father dwell
Go, cheer our loved ones, toiling
Meath Mlcronesan skies,
Anu where, from blue waves rolling
Marquesan shores arise
Till, mid the sunny highlands
a nd DER the valleys green
Oi all our tropic islands,
The dawn of light is seen
And news Of grace surprising
Glad tIdings from altar,
Attend the glorious rising
OF this our Morning star"
The white waves curl before the
Tod shield thee ON the deep
Ihclr tirel ess Niglis Ger thee
May nov rIng angels keep
our blended prayer ascending
lhlne ocean path shall mark,
10 tod each day ascending
Oar consccrated bark,
Alter tho exercises were over, the sigma
was run up to the mainmast head amid the
prolonged cheers Of at least five thousand
spectators.
IT will be rccollectcd that the means for
building the vessel were furnished by con.
of ten cents each from the Sun
lay School children of this country, Some
similar contributions were made for it in
he Sandwich Stands.
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EXPERIMENTATION.

The New York Journal of Commerce makes the follow
nu mention Of movement in that city which Is eminent
y calculated to be attended with the most beneficial re-
suits
ga movement in this city among California merchants,
bnpers and Others interested in the trade of the Pacific
the distractions to her progress in population and
settlement has already been noticed in our columns The
names associated in the enterprise AFFORD US
ra..b;tv and integrity. Their plan Of operations APP
TO be TO thoroughly inform the eastern world Of the
ure and cspaby Of California resources to open the lands
..sment and cultivation and BY Of good wagon
road OVERHEAD, guarded by government troops e bill for
which already before C0ag and additional sna enesp
Accommodations for emgAn by sea- to secure to the
s.,e healthy emigration. The COMMITTEES baTe an office
A lso Pearl street. from which they propose to furnish in
formation to emgrating parties This movement includes
the friends Of Oregon ALSO"
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OFFICIAL.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

TREASURY DKrAKTMEsT.
November 49, le36.
Notice Ia hereby given Of the
United States department win purchase the until
ID March next the Of 81 shall be prsy
ousy obtained pay addition the interest accrued
from dividend Of interest thereon
days interest reach
the vendor, following premium said stocks
For The stock of iS42, premium Of 10 per cent.
of lS47 and s4s premium OF 10 and
1885, commonly called Texas Indemnity Stock,
premium Of o per cent
transmitted 10 the department. under this
ce assigned United States, by the party duly en
tied 10 recevs proceeds
day January the hayears interest must be
assigned by present sockhode will be payable
able for the stock
Payment stocks assigned and transmitted will be made
by Treasures Boston, New York,
Philadelphia, the option Of the parties entitled receive
money should expressed in the letters
certificates. JAMES GUTHRIE,
Nov a9-dt3dMarchiff Secretary of the Treasury.
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Proposals for Erecting the Marine Hospital AZ
st. Marks, Florida.
rskAsurr DErAsrMEsr.

TsKAsuRY DKrAHrMKxr,
Washington, December "a, 1856.
PROPOSALS will be resolved this department unn the asth
day Of February, A. D. 1887 IL O'Clock, for the
suucion OF the hospital authorized be erected ST.
Marks Florida according the and specifications prepared
mis- be either whole building
every accompany bid with each kr or
The total carried the reserving
parts thereof when deems The interest o. The 1ned states re-
qus also Tho right exclude The bids
person who there believe Will
bids when there shall be
join bids and all bids nvega
uon below fair price for the work. ar
bidder unless detsis furnished the department OF tho
prices different kinds of work and maes which shall be
whole or part bid, OF the United States
Ninety per done and materials de-
according contract price, aid amount DC
by the agent department. appointed for that
paid from the work progresses ana
per retained until the completion Of the contract and
n the fuhment Of contract
awarded builders and mechanics,
and The assnsn, thereof eHcs, the Secretary OF
Each proposal must BE- accompanied by written GUARANTEES sign
by responsible persons eerunsd be by the United
district Judge or attorney the said dsc the OF
part bidder will required proposal accepted
and bond, with proper and sufficient
Form certificate required VIII on appli-
TIE department.
Plans speedcauons working drawings appl-
No BID i be considered y COMPLIES is defaiIs
With the requirements Of this adperfle nsat.
The must bc sent this Department. addressed the
Secretary tina Treasury, and plainly endorsed
ST. Marks F9a.," and opened
M OF the last day named for receiving The
JAMES GUTHRIE.
atl 800 Secretary Of she Treasury.
Des 27--3aw.Feba5f flint starj
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A prsenAcEruL ArrAn--Certain inhabtan" OF more
town vermont in order to rid the town Of the support o.
parper cripple feble in body and mind induced man
to marry her BY the payment Of hand and the prom
Il. of $40 in addition. appeared the wosdps or nred
husband protested to entertain special spite Inc
town Of his own legal settlement and hoped that he should
hv the marriage impose the burden them The cere-
mony took place and the parties lived together about
three weeks when the husband abandoned the wife in con-
summation Of his original purpose On her petition for
decree Of nuy the court held that the transaction was
wanting in all the essentials Of valid marriage 1t was
sham and prsence and in regard to the petitioner 1t
was a most fragrant and disgraceful fraud.
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ABUSE OF THE pARDoNINa POWER.

few ofthe backrepubican journals of New York APP
pear to be heartily ashamed Of the wanton and wicked
abuse of the pardoung by their late governor Myron
a. Clark. The New York Times says
eve have before announced item Of news, that
the whom Governor Clark pardoned Of the State
prison had committed assault with sung upon
man whose life considered in danger. The has
died. and the corons jury have rendered verdict that no
came TO his death by blows inflicted by three men, Of
whom Bernard Rooney This Is the who had served
out than years Of the to which he sentenced
Tor srspe, when Governor Clark let him of the State
prison. just before going out Of Office himself We shall
sr hear of other acts Of violence from Of the
other eons whom tho governor in his iladvsed csmency
vet at liberty
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Dec l3-3awtleFeb
proposals for Erecting tho Custom House, Il g.,
at Galveston, Texas.
TREAsURv DEPARTMENT,
WaahinptOn. npcpu hnx 10 n

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, December 10, 1856.
pRopO5ALs received at this department unit The i2t
day of February A. D. Est, ~ O'Clock,
structon of the house. oe and
lied be erected Gaveston Texas according
prepared this departments said eth
the whole building
bills OF parcels in accompany
amount Of each kind Of work. aud the
hereby invited thereof
the United States requires III the department
right to exclude the bids OF whom
just to believe will faithfully perform contracts,
which they obtain
when there shall be parties In interest bids
and all bids that upon investigation, below fair for the
will gros will be award
ed bidder unless details furnished
prices of the different kinds Of work Materials
subject 10 the revision of the Department. that il
whole Of the bid the interest OF the United
qure.
Ninety per done and materials deliy
estimate of appointed
pose will be paid from time e the progresses
ten cent retained until the completion Of The
of the work. Ac by Aforesaid, rcied
In the event Of non-fulflment Of contract.
Conacrs will be awarded only builders
and the assignment thereof except by of e Secretary
he Treasury, will be forfeiture Of the
Each ssned
responsible PERSONS Certified tho niied stea
district judge Of the said dstct .e sum Of
the whole work, of p0po0nate
bidder will required h proposal be- acceped en-
bond with
10 faithful performance Form Of boid certificate required viii
&c together With pans specifications working
No bid will be considered unless II its details
with the requirements Of this advertisement.
The proposals must be sent to this
Gdpeson house" will O'clock pm
JAMES GITrHRIE,
Secretary o. Treasury.
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Proposals for Steel-Plate Printing.

orrics surEnsrxNDEsr PUBIC PRINTING,
Washington, January 9, 1857
PROPOSALS will be received this Office until the 10Th day
January, Instant ~ O'Clock, for printing from STEEL in the
highest each of "a pages
and outline sketches and each o. e6o
palaeonoog history and botany
the Mexican Boundary Survey for the
OF United States.
Bidders price for printing each 100 copies Of said
plates the time they will require for executing The
distinctly understood that bids will be entertained
directly engaged i'm practically acquainted
with, The work bid for. ASSN ts.a4
paper required for printing these will be furnished by
this office. l.Aaa
will be entered into with and bonds will be required
from the faithful
Proposals addressed A. G. Seaman
Public Printing Washington, D. Co. and endorsed Proposals for
Steel Pla Printing"
A. G.. SEAMAN,
Jan 8-eodtl9h lint K Star1 Superintendent
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Proposals for Erecting tbs Marine Hospital &C
Burlington Iowa.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
a. Washington, December l6, 1856.
Of February, A. d. 1887 O'Clock,
Of the hospital authorized Burlington
according 10 the plans and specifications prepared this depart
said whole
for the different kinds Of work bills Of
each bid with the Of each kind and
the total amount carried the department recrvng the right
United requires
also right exclude the bids
who there Is Just believe will faithfully perform
the contracts which they have attempted 70 obtain BY
bids when there shall be do
the bids and oil bids that investigation below fair price
for the work
Bs viii not gross and no contract viii be awarded
bidder details furnished
of the different kinds Of
10 the revision OF the department. that adopt the whole
OF the bid rs the interest Of the United States
Ninety cent Of the work done dev
cred according price, (nd be
the estimate III agent OF the department appointed that
retained until the Of the
OF the work, &c. BY the aforesaid,
the event Of non fuGiment Of contract
Contracts will be awarded only builders and mechanics
Treasury, win be forfeiture OF the
Each proposal be by written signed
district Judge or attorney distinctly in The sum or
the OF proporonae that
the bidder will when required his proposal accepted into
contract and bond with proper and sucient securities for im
Form Of bond and certificate required will be furnished sppca
ton TO the department.
thirty days. when they application the department.
No BID iu be consder<d unless fully all details
pif the requr this odvsrser.snf etW
The proposals must be sent 10 This addressed to the
Hospital" and will be opened O'Clock,
m, Of the last day named for receiving the snmc
JAMES GUTHRIE
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Dec ls-oawtFebIa fInteiAs,arl
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diana would for moment harbor the thought OF refusing
to go into the elections that they would shrink nom
placing themselves In 90 terrible dilemma before the
people which refusal would do. Yet 80 IL Is know
Of not single republican newspaper with one single
cspon nor leading influential member ofthe party who
Is not in favor of posponement They say that Bright
FIRST into the United States Senate by posponenen
and hey that take the sword should perish by the sword
With these facts before them the public capable OF
INDIANA.
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De. 27-sawiFebasf
Proposals for Erecting the Custom house, Il c.s
Mt Plattsburgh, New York. 1915
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, December

TREASURY DsrARrMRsr,
#ssHat1 sGHtN Washington, December 10, 1855.
day Of February, D. 1887 II o'clock noon, The con-
Of The custom house, Office author
lied be erected at New York according the plans
either for the whole building the different
work; bills of parcels accompany bid
with the amount OF each kind Of the carried
the department the right
posa hereby invited thereof when
eres Of the United States requires the department also
believe will hithly perform contracts or
which they have attempted obtan and ali bids
all bids investigations lii price for ths
work. -71177S
bidder furnished he Of The
prices of the different kinds Of which shall bc
subject to the revision Of the department. adopt the
whole or part OF the BID as the neca o the United
Ninety pei Of amount Of work Zone and materials de-
veIed according contract price, sd
pupose will paid from lime te progresses
retained sn the completion The contract and &C.
ia The event OF non fu 6lment Of contract ~
Contracts will be awarded builders md mechan-
ss aud The assignment BY Secretary
Each proposal mast be accompanied
Cd BY Two responsible persons csded BY The nied
$1,000, for the whole work. poporonae amount for
that the bidder w when required his proposai Be ac
ceped enter INTO contract and bond with proper
cation to the department.
18th Of january when they be application
paItment.
ad ,en De considered anlsu fully complies
vith the regurem snts Of III advertisement
The proposals must be sent TO this Department. addressed the
Secretary q the Treasury and plainly endorsed
M, OF the last day named for receiving the
JAMES GUTHRIE,
. Secretary Of the Treasury.