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TUESDAY IN CONGRESS.

10 the Senate, the English Kansas bill came
up for consideration. Mr.. Crittenden made an
able speech against the bill, and Mr.. Hunter
followed him in It's favor.
In the House, the resolution of Mr.. Spinner
duplicating Land Commissioner in the West
for locating lands illegally, was taken up, and
Mr.. Hughes, of Indiana, moved that Mr.. Spin
ner be cepsured for the introduction of his res
Olution. His motion was laid on the table
The House then voted evening sessions during
this week.
The Soldiers Pension bill was then taker
up in Committee of the Whole, and discussed
Mr.. Curry, Of Alabama, delivered an eloquent
speech against the bill.
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THE NATIONAL ERA: WASHINGTON, D. G, APRIL 20, 1858

Constitution, and you shall have tksse grants,
and be allowed at once to ftand or. an equal
footing. with the thirty-one States now in the
Ubion. If you will not have this Slave Consti-
tuition, you shall not have these grants, you
shall remain in your dependent Territorial con-
dition till you have twice your PRESENT popula.
ton. In other words, as slave STAGE you shall
have favor, which you cannot hav, as q free
State. Adopt Lecompton, and yoa shall be
saved; reject it, and be dannes This is
the literal meaning of the Eagl,h bill. 1t
appeals openly to the most selfish feelings of
the People of Kansas, with vies to induce
them to sacrifice their consistency and their
duty; and should the bill pass, a. there be
found in Kansas majority weak I'D corrupt
eough to barter principle for gaia, MIR. Bu-
O. anan viii proclaim in his next message that
gents have at length proved that ihe People
Ok Kansas were in favor of the .ecompton
Constitution ! 1t discriminates b, ween the
admission of free and the admissi y of slave
Stases, against the former. The Slave Power,
unable to prevent the multiplication of free
States, will hesitate at no measure that can
check the "evil." 1t viii admit Kaneas as slave
s ate, with a population of forty-6ve thousand
ssnls, but as free State it must have ninety.
three thousand Is this to be precedent ?
And viii Ohio, the noblest free State of the
West, sustain Messrs. Peadleton. tiroesbeck,
Cockerill, and Hall, in thus fastening the stigma
of infsmy upon free inltituiionsf representa-
tives of free States, voting ~ bribe ansas into
the support of slav, State Com tuition. to
punish Kansas for SET king to bee one q free
State
How can honorable, fair minded, ibsral, ma
tionsl men, of any section or any rty, sane
ton measure SO fsgrAntly vioIatis of every
principle Of fairdealina, honor, and II ,triotism
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THE T ECoRD.

April first, on the molten to re- ct the LIE.
compton Bill of the Senate, the epublican
members of the House fninety-two) oted in the
affirmative, and with them Harris # Illinois,
Hickman and Chapman Of Penng vania. 1t
could hardly be expect ID that any the South
Americans would vot, in the AFR alive, bat,
had every Douglas Democrat VOID in that
way, with Hickman, harris, and Ctpman, he
would have acted moreconsistently, snd greatly
strengthened his position. y
On the MOTION, same day, to ad.5 4 the Crit
ten den or Montgomery; amendment ninety-two
R, republicans, twenty-five Douglas democrats,
AMI aix Americans from lhe South, rec ,rded their
ma IS in the affirmative.
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The proposition voted on by the people o.,
Minnesota, to issue bonds to the amount Of
$4,000, 00G in aid of the railroad enterprises ID
that State, taking security or the lands granted
by Congress in aid of such roads, has been saP
proved by large majority. We presume tbs
appeal was made to the people because capItst
lists could not be found who would advance OF
the same security. The wisdom of the SisN
doing what capitalists would not do, is open 70 !.
question, though doubtless the supposed benen'
to the State, from the commencement OF tOs
roads, had more to do in deciding the question
in the affirmative than the snficiency or reha
bility of the security. If the State does DO
find itself in, sooner or later, for the principe
and interest, it will be exceedingly fortunse
and will be a marked exception to the universe
experience of political corporations in trsVer
ling out of their sphere, and assuming dune;
and liabilities which they were never organizes
to NEEDLE with.
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gbs 8sbisb.


Memoir of Captain M Nj. Hammond Rife Brigade
New York Robert Carer Brothers. 1883. For sale
oy w Ballantyne, Washington, D. c.
most excellent work. If it has not the
peculiar glow which belongs to the memoir Of
Captain Wears, yet it is the record of a man
earnest and devoted in character, growing daily
In his Christian life, and practically proving that
be who fears his God, while he is not wanting in
true valor, is most to be relied on in the hour
that tries mans soul. 1t is such book as
we could wish every officer of the army would
read.
There were many men of deep piety ia the
army OF the Revolution, and some, too, of kim
dred spirit, there may be at the present day.
But as a class, we fear there are but few
Captain Hammonds who go forth to stand in
the deadly breach, prepared at any moment to
meet God, when 80 suddenly summoned to die.
de had been but two days in the Crimea before
ne fell in the memorable attack on the Redan,
on the 9th of September, 1855. His journal
and letters breathe the spirit of one who deeply
studied his own heart, and sought close &C.
quaintance with God through His Word and a
throne of grace, and the affecting testimonies
to his worth by brother officers, in their accounts
OF his character and bearing, give beautiful
evidence that he was decided Christian hero.
The Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature for April
1858. New York: w. H. Bdwell Editor and Prouri-
etor.
Promptness in its issue, as well as tact in
-
cal such as the one before us. 1t meets us be-
fore or by the opening month, and, besides a
lively engraved plate of portraits of Princess
Victoria of England, and Prince Frederick
William of Prussia, IT contains choice selec.
ton of papers from different English Reviews
and Magazines.
Institutes of Ecclesiastical History Ancient and Modern
In Four Books much corrected enlarged, and improv-
ed from the primary authorities BY John Lawrence
Won Mosheim, d. d., Chancellor of the University OF
Gottlngen. new and literal translation from the
Original Latin, with cepous additional notes. original
and selected BY James Murdock, d. D. In three
volumes. New York: Robert Carter Il Brothers. 1888
For sale by w. Balantyne, Washington, d. C.
Mosheims Ecclesiastical History has long
held high place among the reading public.
The inferior translation of Maclaine, (who
avowedly did not adhere strictly to the letter, "
both in England and as a republication in this
country, has passed through many editions.
But, beside that, this version by DR.. Murdoch,
ripe scholar in German literature, is truer to
the original, his additional notes give far
greater value to his work. The volumes before us
are from the second edition, which contained a
number of pages more than the FIRST of new mat.
ter, in the form of notes. AS DR.. Murdoch has
since deceased, of course no further editions can
now be expected, and the History will always have
standard character, emitting it to reception
among all who may wish clear and compact
view of ecclesiastical affairs previous to the
middle ages, by q fsir-minded and able writer.
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Last Monday, the subject again. came up, and
The struggle was renewed. GenglAl Quitman
desired to introduce resolution in regard to
the future admission of new State ! disclaiming
any purpose to have it boar upor the present
case 1t is understood that he is displeased
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The DEFICIENCY BILL, with its enormous
appropriations, notwithstanding the strenuous
and able opposition Of the Republican mem.
bers Of the Senate, passed that body, with two
or three amendments, cutting eff some insig.
ni6cant appropriations, which'were subsequent.
ly restored by the House. Money bills are all
powerful.
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The ~. 2. Times and the n. T. Commercial
Advertiser, both Conservative journals, and
not Republican party pspers, condemn the
English Kansas bill as disgraceful to the origin.
ator and all Northern men who vote for it.
This is an indication of Conservative senti.
ment upon the matter in the free S:ates.
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MERITED HoNoR.-A short time since, a
meeting of leading citizens of Cincinnati, with.
out distinction of party, embracing some of the
most distinguished members of all parties,
after authorizing contract to be made with
Mr.. Thomas D. Jones, the distinguished SOUP.
tor, to make one hundred busts of Gov. Chase,
at IS each, appointed a committee of well.
known gentlemen to solicit the names of one
hundred subscribers. These were obtained
speedily, and the contract has been made, Gov.
Chase, in graceful note, giving his consent.
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The Administration, having recast its LisB
policy, has apparently determined upon the ic
lowing course with the Mormons. Col. Johnston
Is to delay his proposed march upon Salt Lake
City, which he was intending TO make in MAY,
until after the two peace commissioners who
have just started across the plains. shall have
visited King Brigham in his harem, and exhaust
ed negotiations. If they can persuade him to
yield to the supreme authority of the General
government, or clear out, the occupation Of the
army will be gone; If not. then. greatly rein.
forced 6y that hme-say June-by the recruIH
from all parts of the country now concentrating
at Fort Leavenworth for the march across the
plains, 1t will enter actively upon the real cam
palgn, and at once, it cannot be doubted sub
due the Mormon capital to the possession Of the
civil and military authority Of the United States
The number of troops now at Camp Scott
will be doubled, perhaps trebled, before this
movement takes place, and will be under the
command OF Gen Persifer F. Smith, assisted By
Gen. Harvey and Col. Johnston. The last
named officer viii continue in supreme com
mand only until Gen. Smiths arrival out; and 81
ne Is forbidden 70 engage in active operations
meantime, his prominent connection in this bis
tory may be said to have ceased. 1t has been
highly honorable record for hiuS he bsi
gained the confidence of his army and Of the
country by the manner of his conducting the
march last fall, and disposing of the troop;
through the winter, and we think there is gen,
eral regret felt that he was not LEFT, undisturbed
by higher officers, to carry out the business on
which he had entered. Gen. Smith will be tor
tuRste if he can close the campaign so credits
bly, as his subordinate has begun it.
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SLAVERY IN THE CHURCH.


The Methodist Episcopal Church of the
Eastern New York Conference has been hold
ing its annual meeting in New York of late'
and the Slavery question has been most thor
oughly discussed. The Anti.Slavery wing was
largely in the majority, and many Anti-Slavery
resolutions were passed by the body. Dr.. Bangs
and DR.. Kennedsy opposed the resolutions,
while DR.. Curry, the Rev. Mr.. Inskip, and
others, advocated them. The latter gentleman
said:
"That Slavery in Maryland was worse than
Slavery in Louisiana. In Maryland, slsves are
kept for breeding purposes they were not in
the extreme South. He believed in preaching
not only the provisions and promises of the
Gospel, but the principles and the practice
in preaching to men not only what they should
believe, but what they should do. He did not
believe in leaving all social and political action
to politicians. Were he slave, he would have
his owner make him free and so he thought
his duty was to tell the owner TO do unto others
as he would have others do unto him. De
could not appreciate the argument that Free
dom would injure the slaves. That would not
do here in this free country Freedom had not
injured rs. 1t might injure his influence that
he granted. So, too, it might injure his infu'
ence if he were to preach to Mormons against
polygamy. Their opponents attempted to rid
icale them for firing against Slavery from SC
long distance. But he could find glorious
band of men who would 60 down to Accomac
and stir all niggerdom to the very centre, pro
vided they were allowed the privileges of free
men, and they could be secured against person
al injury from these very Methodist preachers
and class leaders,"
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Mr.. L. T. Park, Of Mount Union, Ohio, will
receive and forward subscriptions for the Era,
at club rates.
sfy- Mr.. Wheeler is the accredited agent for
tie Era, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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S6r There was great Orsini demonstration
in New York last Thursday night. Thousands
of people did honor to the memory of the would.
be assassin of Louis Napoleon. They were al
most entirely composed Of foreigners. Natives
of this country are scarce, who viii honor as
sassins-if they are unsuccessful a. orsini.
Men like Louis Napoleon, who gain q throne
BY treachery and murder, find eulogists every
where, In the pulpit and in the SENATE, but mot
the Emperor's assassin.
Men like Orsini should not be honored by
the virtuous and good, nor should women like
Chariotte Corday be glorifed Is h~oines by
popular writer's; and, on the other hand, men
like Louis Napoleon should not have their
wicked deeds covered up and pallisted, because
they occupy thrones, by leading journalists and
grave quarterlies.
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Inc vote shows that majority the House
Is dissatisfied with the Bugiah ,ntrivance;
out II is not decisive. We cannot nfer from it
'ne maj action OF the fvs Extre 10 Southern
men, or even that OF MestFs. Hill and Trippe,
Oh 0eorgla, VINO joined Thur six nth Ameri.
can friends on this occasiol.
Inc reaoer, however, nil leat from this
RECORD VINO OF the Anh-Lecompto Democrats
nave deserted, and gone Over to L. ompton and
oainoun' ana VINO still stand fas by the posi-
ton they took in the BEGINNING IF Congress
against Rufianism and Usurpatiolf
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SUPPLY THE ANTIDoTE.-A coed Republican.
writing from North Madison, Indiana, wishes
Us to say that not long since numerous copies
of Mr.. Green's speech "were scattered all over
that district, and convinced some of the Old
Liners that Mr.. Douglas is all wrong" Re,
publicsns, please take notice, and supply the
sntidote.
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REy. DUDLEY A. TYNG-The Philadelphia
pulpit loses one of its shining lights in the death
of the Rev. Mr.. Tying, son of DR.. Tying, of New
York. His arm was terribly injured by an
agricultural machine short time since, and
it was amputated. he survived the operation
but short time.
Mr.. Tying was one of the most sincere Anti.
Slavery men in the Episcopal Church, and
was so bold and fearless in the utterance of
Anti Slavery truths, that he was obliged to leave
his pulpit and church. A new church was es-
tablished by his friends in the old one, and, at
time of Mr.. Tyng's death, it was in prosper.
Gus condition. 1t has sustained an almost ir-
reparable blow in the loss of its pastor.
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Thurlow Weed is himself again as editor 3.
the Albany Eoening Journal. We trust he vii
never again cease to be such, until life's pulse
cease to beat in his body-aEd long hence b
that day George Dawson returns to bis Cd
associations also, and the Euening journal IS
itself again. Long be its life and large its pros
perity 1t is source of sincere regret to the
profession, that Mr.. WILKINSON, who has been
its editor-inchief during Mr.. Weeds absence
is constrained to retire by i'll health. De hiss
proved himself a polished and able writer.
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ANOTHER JUDGEsHIP FILLRD.-The Slavery
Extenders take good care that every judgeship
within the gift of the President shall be filed
to suit themselves. They may be threatened in
Congress, but not at the White House.
The place upon the bench recently filed by
Judge Kane, of Pennsylvania, has at last re-
ceived an occupant. John Csdwallader, a
member of the last Congress, has received the
appointment He is not distinguished for his
legal attributes that we ever heard of but he is
for his devotion to the interests of Slavery
hence his appointment. 1t was thought by many
that Mr.. Dallas would have received the nomi
nation by the President, as he is fitted by his
legal education and talents to occupy the place
and it would relieve the Administration at the
same time of his services as Minister at the
Court Of st. James.
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nay The Administration forces in the House
tcice last week resorted to the game of fiji
clustering on the Kansas question. On Friday
afternoon, Mr.. Stephens, of Georgia, spoke
particularly of the fairness of the contest thus
far on both sides. The words were scarcely
out of his mouth, when their side was beaten
on q preliminary vote, and he resorted at once
to dilatory motiens, and the House adjourned.
On Saturday, another preliminary motion was
made, and the Lecompton party beaten, and
again Mr.. Stephenstprevented the completion
of the action commenced by the Anti. Compro-
mise men by dilatory motions, and again the
House adjourned. -- ~
On Friday, Mr.. English moved that his sub
stitute bill be printed, and action upon it post
poned until next day. Mr.. Hill, of Georgia
moved to amend by substituting the second
Monday in May. Upon this vote the Lecomp.
tonites were beaten. Then ensued the vote to
reconsider and lay on the table. Before this
clincher could be applied, the Lecomptonites
moved an adjournment, and, after nearly two
hours of iibustering, carried it. On Satur-
uoJS buo IuOtAOu Vi f6COuSluSrhtlOu duu laying
on the table came up, and upon that the Ad-
ministration was beaten. The next step was
to carry the motion Of Mr.. English as amend
ed BIZ Mr.. HiU. Before this could be done, the
Lecomptonites again commenced to flibuster,
and carried an adjournment the second time.
mar The action of the House of Monday in.
dicates that the report of the Committee OF
Conference will be accepted and the English
bill pass that body by small majority. On
the vote for the resolution of English as amend.
ed by Mr.. Hill, Messrs. Cox of Ohio, and Chap
man of Pennsylvania, changed ground, and went
over to the Administration. Two Southern
men also changed-Mr. Reagan of Texas, and
MIR. Trippe of Georgia. The victory was then
with the Administration, and notice was given
that on the following Monday the English bill
would be taken from the table and voted upon
Mr.. Millson, of Va, stated, with great fairness
that upon that occasion he would not vote tc
shut off debate. 500
If the Lecomptonites on Saturday had moi
resorted to flibustering, the Hill amended reso
luton of English would have been carried.
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p6r From the following article in the St.
Louis Republican, we may learn what kind of
influences are brought to bear upon members
of Congress, to constrain them to vote for any
particular measure. 1t also shows how many
interests an Administration may enlist in its
support through its money patronage:
Mr.. F. p Blair, jr.-When every merchant
and banker in st. Louis, and every merchant
aud business man in the upper part of Missou-
ri. is suffering great Inconvenience, and in
some cases greater loss, from the delay of Con-
gress in the passage of the deficiency bill, it
seems to have been forgotten that the immedi.
ate representative of st. Louis county in the
House, gave q persistent and determined
resistance to the passage of this bill. He
voted for and was instrumental in killing the
bill, it having been rejected at one time; and
when that vote was reconsidered, and the bill
on its passage, Mr.. Blair still voted against it.
He did this with positive knowledge that be
was doing gross Injustice to his constituents,
for be had drafts in bis hands for collection,
and letters urging the passage of the law at the
earliest possible period but love for the Black
Republican party was so much stronger, and
his hatred of the Administration so much great
er, than any desire to benefit his constituents,
that he voted with that party throughout,
against the bill. We know a merchant in this
city who has claims to the amount of more
than $l00, 700, the payment of which depends
upon the passage of this act, and the total
amount held in this city is not less than half
million of dollars-to say nothing of recent
transactions in, this city and State, growing out
of the present military expedition to Utah,
amounting to millions of dollars more--and
yet, having the same knowledge, Mr.. Blair
could not find it in his heart to vote. for bill
which, he must have known, would have given
instant relief to many of his constituents, and
to people all over the State. Let this be re.
membered. We have before this put the yeas
and nays on record"
Mr.. Blair is not the man to be frightened by
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h~ The funeral of Rev. Mr. Tying, of Phila
delphia, last Thursday, called forth tremen-
dous crowd of people. The funeral services
were performed at Concert Hall, but long be-
fore the hour every seat in the large hall was
occupied, and thousands stood in the streets
unable to enter. Bishop McIlvaine, sided by
several Episcopal clergymen, performed the
services. The audience was deeply excited by
the services and the occasion, and it was very
evident that Mr.. Tying had strong hold upon
the affections of large class of people in
Philadelphis. Yet it is but short time since
he was forced to leave bis church and isociety
for preaching an Anti.Slavery sermon in his
pulpit. -