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The kansas-N e braslsa Bill.

The following article, which we copy from
the Easton Sentinel, is entitled 10 careful
consideration. The views expressed are
those of one Of the soundest constitutional
lawyers Of the State, and are presented in
such a plain, brief manner, as 10 be readily
understood.
"The Constitution of the United States,
Art. 6, Sec. 2, declares that this Constitution
and the laws of the United States, which
shall be made in pursuance thereof, and all
treaties made or sphieh shall be made, under the
authority OF the United States shall be the
supreme law of The land, and the Judges in
every state shall be,bound thereby, anything
in the Constitution or laws OF any Slate TO
the contrary Notwithstanding"
Slavery existed in Louisiana when II was
French aud when itwas Spanish Colony.
On the aoth day of\Apnl, 1903, treaty
was made between 'Frsace and the United
States, ceding the Territory of Louisiana to
the latter, the third arlich of which is in the
following words:
CART. 3.-Tbe inhabitants of the ceded
Territory shall be Incorporated into the
Union of the United States, and admitted
Us soon ss possible, according to The prin.
ciples of the Federal Constitution, 10 the
enjoyment OF all the rights, advantages and
immunities of citizese of the United States.
and, in the meanliTne they shall be main.
tanned and protected inhe free enjoyment Of
their liberty properly ana the religion which
The Territory of LouisiaAa embraced all
the territory now included Ia the State Of
Louisiana, Arkansas, Missoea, and Iowa,
and the territories of Kansas, Nebraska and
Minnesota. So long any portion of this ter.
ritory renamed territory and hsa not been
erected into Stale, Congress couk pass no
law, abolishiug slavery in such teeilory-
they had no jurisdictions of the subject
When any portion of that Territory was
erected into State, the. State so erected Ne.
came municipal government, and havkk.
jurisdiction of the subject, could abolish Sla
very, it they chose; but no other power hat
any right 90 10 do. .,, .t,,..4ss.
Il therefore follows, that the celsbrate
Kansas and Nebraska Bill, as il 10 called, II
which Congress refused to enact any provis
ion in relation 10 Slavery, eaher 10 establish
II or sbolish II, and repeating so much of Oh,
Missouri Compromise as professed 10 legis
late upon the subject by Congress was il
strict conformity 10 the provisions Of th,
Constitution of the United States, and .ht
Treaty Of Cession made with France"
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Lend Speculation.

From all quarIefs of The West we have re-.
ports of the continued specula.ions in Lands
A letter in the last Dubuque Herald, written
from the Usage land Office, Iowa, says that
there are about two thousand persons IN al
tendance on the land sales, and that great
competition exists between spectators and
the settlers. This competition had been car
risd TO bidding SOL per acre for The wild
land. The settlers had held meeting, and
organized themselves into club numbering
seven hundred, and had determined that ev.
cry settler should have the privilege of bid.
ding off quarter section OF land, in addition
TO one quarter covered by pre- emp,ion, a
government price. Attempts were made to
settle all difficulties on this basis by the set
tiers furnishing names of persons who were
bidders; bu; this had not been done up 10 the
time the informant left. With such accounts
as these, we would hardly think those capi-
talisis who have been furnishing large
amount of money 10 keep this wild specu.
lation alive, seduced il by the tempting offer
of large rates Of interests, would care to
continue The supply longer. Tha, these spec
ulations are destined 10 come to an end soon,
we think no rational, thinking man can
doubt; aud when the. end does come, look
Out for such crash in credit, and such
tumble in the price OF land-s!l lands, no,
only those In The West, but those here al the
Eas,-as has seldom before been expsrienc-
ed. h3sa ~ s.er -. =
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Virginia Election.

The Virginia State elections were held last
week, and resulted in complete victory fol
the Democrats. Members of Congress and
Of the State Legislature were elected, and
among the former We are. pleased 10 find
Hon. VIM. Smith who did yeoman service
last fall in this county for the cause of the
people. He will be an able member, enjoy
irg the intelligence and experience requisite
for that position; and such a general kfowl'
edge Of public men aud public questions as
will make him an honor 10 bis district aud 9
useful member 10 The whole republic.
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The GRAIN PRospEcr.-The croaking about
short crops and the grain being winter killed,
has, under the Influence of sessonable show
ers and warm sunshine, given place 10 more
favorable reports Of the growing grain. To
Illinois, where everything was ruined month
or go ago, there Is the promise of an excel
lent crop. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Ken.
lucky, there will be larger crop of wheat
harvested the coming harvest than ever be.
fore. In Tennessee there is very large
crop. In the South, with the exception Of
Virginia, where the crop is poor, there is an
xcellent promise, and The indications are
that both the cereal and fruit crops Of the
cousiry will be most abundant. In Della.
ware there will be great peach crops this
season.
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II A proposition was before the Pennsyl-
vania Legislature for the establishment, of
Normal Schools for the instruction and quail
fication of Teachers for the duties of their
professions. A bill for that purpose, dividing
The State into twelve Normal School districts,
has passed the Senate b. a unanimous voie.
The schools are TO possess the following re-.
quisiles: An area Of ground of n OF less than
ten acres, the necessary buildings to contain
Hall of sufficient size 10 comfortably seat
one thousand persons, lodging rooms and
refeciories for the accommodation OF at least
three hundred Students Each school is to
contain library for the use Of students; also
a philosophical apparatus, SC. the faculty
is TO be composed of six Professors OF known
ability and education the school to be under
the supervision Of board of trustees.
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ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA.
ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE

New YoRK, May 2s.-Ths Cunard msll
steamship Arabia arrived this evening, viii
Liverpool dates to the 10th inst. ~
Lord Palmsrston has introduced bill into
Parliament to amend the oath taken by mem.
bers. The amendment consists in omitling
the words, "on the true faith of Christian y
The effect of which will be, that Jewish
members can subscribe 10 tbs oath, and thus
be placed on the same footing with other
members
The Spanish Armada, destined for Vera
Cruz, has not lefi Cadiz.
Tho Mexican Ambassador had an inter.
view on the 14lh inst, with The Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, at Madrid.
Spain will send special envoy to China,
10 secure share in any new commercial
arrangements. "a.
Espanero has resigned bis seat as Senator.
The Madrid correspondents state that the
King was discovered 10 be in q conspiracy
10 dethrone the Queen, and is threatened with
trial for treason.
The King of Prussia has sent favorable
reply 10 Napoleon's letter respecting Neui.
chaiel. The affair 10 now supposed to be
settled.
A Russian expedition Is now fitting out at
Cronstadl, to convey special envoy to Chi.
ma.
A sou has been born to the Emperor and
Empress of Russia.
The papers furnish dates from Hong 10
March sOth. Nothing Of importance had
transpired since the departure Of the previous
overland mail.
Lord Elgin, the British Plenipotentiary to
China, proceeded without delay from Alex.
andria 10 Seuz, where he found steamer
awaiting 10 convey him 10 Singapore, where
he was to await the arrival Of the French
Commissioner.
The London Morning Post an.hori.alively
contradicts the rumor of the intended resigna-
tion Of Lord Panmure.
The Sandman Government intends send.
ing two vessels of war 10 China.
The Emperor and Empress Of Austria had
been received very coo'y by the Hungarans
at Peslh.
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The N. Y. HERALD AND THE REPUBLICAN
PARrY.-Last fall the New York Herald la.
bored zealously 10 bring the Republican party
into power. But the corruption of tha, party
has dissusted even the Herald, which gives
uiierance TO the following no doubt well con.
sidered opinion:
"One praise is certainly due to the Repnb.
licans of this State. They are without ques.
tion the most corrupt set Of politicians we ev.
sr had. We had good many corrupt par.
ties and party leaders IN this State; but a
party so ready TO sacrifice every consideration
of public welfare and abstract justice 10 pri-
vale gain as these Republicans, we never
had before, and we do most earnestly hope
we shall never have again."
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NTRNu

In WiIkesbane, on last Thursday, Mrs.
CATHARINE WOODWARD, wife Of Hon. Warren
J. Woodward, aged SO years.
Mrs. Woodward embodied all the virtues
and amenities Of life which make woman
lovely, and was highly respected by large
circle OF friends who knew we'll 10 prize truth.
fulness and goodness of heart. Many anx.
ious hearts watched over her decline, as day
by day Consumption set the seal of Death
deeper and palmer; and 1t seemed fate
doubly sad that she should leave her family
just as the brightest day dawned, ard her
husband had come TO reap the rewards OF
thought and toll in new life of honor and
comparative ease. But her spirit also sough,
:es, and new home, and she sleeps in the
bosom Of the beautiful Valley she loved so
we'll.
In Catawissa on last Thursday, Mr.. BEsJA.
MIN SHARpLEss, in the 9Sd year of his age.
The deceased was, we believe, the oldes,
man in Columbia county al the !ime of his
death. He was one of the oldest settlers a,
Ca,awissa; and lived from the beginning 10
the end OF the Quaker congregation, and iis
modest little meeling-house IN that village
He was one Of the first, the last and the mos,
devout of the members who worshiped there;
and his life was as circumspect and exem-
plary as his religious worship was regular
and faithful. With him the little Quaker
meeling-house has gone to decay; and the old
line of patriarchs who first settled the most
ancient town of this county has gone TO the
mother earth. He lived 10 see bis sons
Joseph, J. Kersey, and John among the most
thrifty of the business men OF his neghbor-
hood, and comfortably situa,ed a, the noon
Of life; and then at a ripe age, like well
filed sheaf, he was gathered 10 the garner of
Death.
In Hemlock townehip, CoIumbis county,
on the 22d ult., PAUL, son of Zsbulon and
Rachel Robbins, aged years, ! month and
days.
In Bloonsburg, on Tuesday morning, Miss
SARAH MCCLURE, aged about 35 years.
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A GRoss FALsEHooD.-The Harrisburg Tel
egrapk intimales that Gen. Packer has some
private interest in the Sunbury and Erie Rail.
road, and links him with those who are urg-
ing the passage of the bill for the assistance
of the project. The Telegraph eitaer knows
nothing abou, the matter, OF else ii utlers q
deliberate ialsehood. Gen. Packer has no
such interest, aud never had. Here, where
the road 10 popular, it is fashionable 10 charge
him with Indifference towards il, and some
go so far as 10 sllege hostility 10 ii, The fact
that the people of Willlamsport are interested
in the Elmirs road gives colorng to The latter
charges, and they have been industriously
used for years TO iniure Gen. Packer. In view
of this fact the unwaranied charges of the
Telegraph is peculiarly mean--a first rate
malignant lie.-CHnton Co. Democrat.
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UTAH AND THE mORmONs.

il is very evident that since Kansss proves
barren in political capital the enemies OF De-
mocracy are looking toward Utah for new
source of agitation. Bu, so long as it shall
stand upon the records of the republic that
Millard Fillmore signed the bill erecting
Utah into territorial government without
any prohibition of polygamy, and that Clay
and Webster voted for tina, bill, we think
The mischief-makers had better keep pretty
quiet. Some poor fools try 10 abuse the
Democratic party because Brigham Young
is Governor of Utah., Let them remember
that Milliard Fillmore frs, appointed him
Governor of The, territory, and continued him
in that position during his whole admins
tration; although il was we'll known years
before, while the Mormons yet lived in Illi-
nois, that these people were polygamists
and their conduct was such daily violation
OF the laws that the citizens OF Illinois could
not live with them. In 1855, when the Pres
idenlial nominations became topics Of con-
versahon in Utah, Brigham Young said 10
Chief Justice Kinney, in the presence of IN
dian Agent Hurt and United States Attorney
Holman that t'if Mr. Fillmore is renou,inated
for President, I w,H send hundred elders TO
the States 10 electionser for him.n This ought
to settle the Know-Nothing wing of the OPP
position.
But we have a word for the Republican
party. You trample upon the law of the
land in fbo nrnd Coatt oasa and avan ,no,,
the Constitution of the republic when your
Massachusetts Legislature passes a person
ally liberty bill, and your co.adjutors in Bos.
ton attempt to rescue the fugitive slave Burns,
even shooting United States officer in that
attempt. Surely you ought moi TO complain
if the Father of Deseret iransgresses slso-
He is no doubt wrong, but we can sea no
difference between his offence and yours--
He disobeys one law-you tample on an.
oiher.
True, you justify by saying you have an
instinct which TO you is "higher law" than
statutes or courts. But Brigham Young also
follows his instincts, which instead of nduc-
Jog him 10 shoot United Slales Marshall
tempt him 10 indulge his lust in harem.-
His passions are evidently os somewhat
different kind from yours, but we can see
no good reason why he has less right than
you 10 follow them in defiance of law He
pleads the example of Solomon and The pa.
tfiarchs, and his instincts, "hiaher law''
just as you plead abou, your instincts against
the fugitive slave law. You refuse 10 respect
the law Of the Dred Scott case-he refuses 10
obey the law prohibiting polygamy. We ara
unable TO see The difference in your trans
gressions; and it does not become people
who live in glass houses 10 throw stones.
We are willing TO see Brigham Young ex-
communicated, for we think he and his dis
cipIes are old offenders. But on the same
principle we inss. that Seward and his party
shall be gored by The same bull, and shall
60 over the Styx in the same boat.
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DIsTRIcr ATroRsEy's FEES EsLARoEp.-A
bill has passed the Legislature 10 enlarge the
fees of The District Attorneys throughout the
State. The fees for drawing an indictment
and prosecuting offences in The Oyer and
Terminer, which was 81, is now SO; bill
10 the same Court returned "ignoramus,' y
which formerly cost the county So. will now
cost So; indictments and prosecutions in the
Quarter Sessions, formerly So, are now IS; a
bill "iguoramused" in the Court, formerly 81
so, is now So; case settled by leave Of
Court, formerly 81 30 is now SO every case
Of surety Of the peace, formerly 81 so is now
SO. 7'of
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MANUFACTURING IN THE SoUTH.-A letter
from one of The upper countries of Georgia
gives most flatterng account of cotton man.
-f.a'n.;.s 80 'i.-. Si..--- Meay es .hese faoS
tories were established some years since, and
even at the present high prices of the staple,
are paying the stockholders handsome divi.
dends, seldom, il ever, falling below twenty
per cent The yarns and osnaburgs are of the
first quality, and a better description of colon
being used in their manufacture, they find a
more ready sale in Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York, and Boston, than smaller products
of Eastern mills. With fuel, right in the
mids: of the cotton-growing region, illimitable
water power, and the most agreeable and
healthful climate in the world, there is no
reason why the Southern States should not be
filled with the most flourishlng manufactures
Of this kind.-Natehes Courier.
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II II is calculated that ten thousand new
townships and villages have been laid out on
paper recently, in the Few lands Of the West.
era States and Territories, and 1t is supposed
that at least ten millions of dollars cash and
twenty millions credits have gone within two
years be invested in speculations there. Il
is also generally supposed that there will be
general blow.up pretty soon.
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The MAIN LNE.-The Main Line OF The
Public Works of Penosyivauia, which is ad.
ver'ised to be sold at the Exchange, in Phil
adelphia, on the 25lh of June inst, consists of
The following public works, namely The
Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad, the Ca.
nal from Columbia TO the junction at Dun
cans Island, the Junala Canal from thence
TO Hollidaysburg; the Allegheny and Portage
Rai!road, including the new road avoiding the
inclined planes; and tho Canal from Johns.
town TO PItsburg-with the properly thereto
sppertaining, or in any wise connected there.
with.
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DEATH cAvvgsED vg BY IsrEm.nprRAsScs-A II "a lS . wo

DEATH CAUsED BY INTEMpERANcE.-A wo-
man named Alice Mcdonald died uddehly
at the house of James Hinesen in Wilkes.
barre on Saturday morning last. She was a
travelling beggar, in company with one Thos.
Ryan. They came 10 the house Of Hinsgen
on Monday, the 18th inst, where they re.
mained until the time of her death. A Cor.
oner's Inquest was he'd upon the body, and
after hearing the particulars, the Jury rem.
dered verdict of death, caused BY intem-
perance., She was known 10 have drunk
about tvo quarts Of whiskey during the day
previous to her death. s......
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GRAND JURORS' REPORT.

To the Honorable the Judges of hs Court of
Quarter Sessions Of the Pence IN and for the
County Of Columbia.
The Grand laquest Of the Commonwealth
OF Pennsylvania inquirng for the body OF tho
County Of Columbia, respectfully REPORT,
That they have examined the public build
ings belonging 10 said county, and find them
in good condition, except break in the wall
iof the Jail yardwhich is recommended 10 be
repaired. We would recommend that The.
Supervisors of Briarcreek township be mott.
fed 10 repair certain roads returned by tho
constsble of said township; the former inquest
recommended that the Iron fence around the
Court House should be painted black which
is not concured in, il was also recommend
ed that the Court House be hereafter closed
against petty shows which 10 concurred in
al! OF which is respectfully sabmilisd! THO
9th day OF May, A: D., 1857.
Isaac DEWITT, Foreman.
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Kansas Aid Resolutions Vetoed.

BosToE, May 2s.-Ths Governor has veto
ed The resolutions recently passed by tile Staie
Legislature, for .be relief Of the settlers in
Kansas.
The House failed TO pass the resolutions
over the Governors veto, by vote of one
hundred and fory.four yeas, TO one hundred
and ,hiry-eight nays; not two.thirds.
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The Liquor Bcsiness.

Drown ED-This Tuesday morning a
young man, Thomas Ale, living in Mount.
pleasant township with his brother Samuel
Ale, was drowned in Fishingcreek near the
dam of the BIoomsburg Railroad Iron Co..
He had been in boat with Two other men,
who eecaped from II when they found IL
would 60 over the dam. Being 'anable to
swim he was carried over the dam and
drowned. The people are now engaged in
searching for his body. Pa ~ q
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The Agricultural Society

OF this county will hold its next meeting
on the 9Th Of june. The Treasurer of The
Society at The last meeting presented the fol-
loving report Of its finances:
As Treasurer Of the Columbia county
Agricultural Society would report
that have received Of members of
said Society, '"7 6i,57
From the Treasurer of Columbia co, 6I,57
Total amount received, $l23,l IA
ihave paid ont for printing and pre-.
minms and other expenses the amt
r Of -, ses,42
There is yet premiums outstanding to
the amount of 1000
Total paid and TO be paid out, 9,4o
Then have received, $f2s,l4
To pay out, ss,42
- Balance in favor of the Society, sss,72
]. w. HENDERSON,.
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LANDLORDS DUrIEs.-Before announcing
the licences granted by the Court on We'd
nesday morning, says the Harrisburg Daily
Telegraph, Judge Pearson proceeded to,nake
some preparatory remarks, explaining The
duties of landlords. He stated that they we're
bound 10 accommodate all persons who asked
for it, so long as they had room that it made
no difference if the applicant was person of
mis'rustful ppea.ance-taverns were regard.
ed by the law as places for the accommoda.
lion Of travellers, and their proprietors had no
right 10 turn any away, no matter whether
they thought Them able to pay for their lods-
ings or not. His Honor said that this was
clearly the object of the law, and no license
would hereafter be grsnted where it was
known that this part of the landlords duty
had not been complied with. These remarks
created no little excitement among the tavern
keepers present, many of whom expressed
themselves in Objectionable terms against The
view taken by the Judge. II this be The true
intent of The law-and it doubtless is-there
has been wide diversion of it heretofore.
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BLOOM s BURG

@o@E 6E9ER0nW.
THE undersigned would in this way call
= the attention of the public TO the Book
Store al the old stand, next door TO the "Ex-
change Hotel" where at all times can be
found good assortment of books, including
Bibles, Hymn Books, Prayer Books,
Histories, Books of Poetry, Novels, and
School Books also all kinds of stationary Of
the best quality.
A considerable deduction made upon the
price OF School Books and Stationary 10 those
who by to sell again.
Just received, good assortment of WALL
PAPER which would ask all TO call and
examine before purchasing elsewhere.
CAROLINE CLARK,
Successor 10 Jesse @. Clark.
Bloomsbury, Nav rs. 1857.-Ivr
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Appointments.

John J. McHenry has been appointed Post
master at Berwick in this county in the place
of Rev. I. BAIL resigned. The appointment
is Fl. Que, and will prove entirely salisiac.
tory to The community interested.
Mr.. j. KIinetob has been appointed Post
master at Foundryvlle. r. e-s -
Mfs. powrs,.s>- -widow of the late Post.
masterat Light Street, has been .pr-as.-a.; 10
his place. - %. e. q.
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y The Archbishop of Mexico has issued
instructions 10 the clergy, 10 the effect thai
they are 10 exac, no charges for any minis.
terial duties. They are TO be content with
voluntary contribution for their support, and
10 abstain from politics in and out of the pull
pit The Archbishop seems to be coming to
bis senses. II is difficult thing 10 war against
popular government, even as badly managed
as that of Mexico.
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a The President contemplaiss country
residence during the extreme heat Of sum-
mer. Arrangements are nearly completed,
we learn, for his temporary residence, in the
vicinity of aThe Soldiers Home, !" four miles
from the City Of Washington. He will 60
out each evening, and return 10 the m orning
to the While House, where be will attend 10
business during The day.