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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-05-12

Kansas bill should be adopted. l ex-
pressed this opinion on first reading the
bill on Saturday last, and must adhere to
it, although, if the bill had been, as false
ly represented, submission of the ordi-
rance only, should have sternly opposed
it. This bill, as Interpreted by me- is in
precise conformity with my views and
course not only in Kansas. but since M
return, and, in following the path where
duty and conscience bade me, must sup
port it. I must be permitted, however,
to do this in such way as will cast no
censure on valued friends. who honestly
oppose this bill, because their construction
of it differ from my own. Whilst this bill
maintained my views as to popular SOW
sovereignty, it would, if adopted, save
the Union from imminent peril. If the
bill passes, the odious Lecompton con-
stitution, born in fraud, and baptized in
| forgery and perjury, will be defeated by
an overwhelming vote of the people of
Kansas, thus demonstrating by practical
results the truth of my Interpretation that
this bill does in fact submit the constitu-
tion to the popular suffrage, for rati6ca-
ton or rejection, which is all have ever
required. With such a bill, and such a
decision of that people, under it, no for
midable effort will ever be again made to
withhold from the people of inchoate
States a vote for or against the ratifc.
ton or rejection of their State constitu-
tion, and the oligarchive doctrine of con.
ventional sovereignty will be abandoned
1 write in great haste, and will, at a fu.
ture period, imbody my views fully in a
letter for publication, as expressed in ouI
recent conversation.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-05-12

WASHINGTON CRY, April 81, 1858.
DEAR SIRs: Your letter of this date
has just been received, and hasten to say,
that in ~ Judgement, the confersnce
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25

Constitution as. though they were engines
Of oppression. II chat field which claims
The Bible and the Constitution as pano-
plies of human rights, the laborers are SO
few that the hulnblest may do something;
and even We may gil niche which would
otherwise be vacant
It is therefore probable that, in future,
we may use the voice Of speech as well as
the voice Of the pen, in advocating the
cause whose success appears to US neces-
sary to the salvation Of our Suntry and
the world, as by that means We may hope
to reach many that would otherwis be in
accessible.
Our trip below has furnished materials
for many items, which shall come up in
their season 4s Il
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25

usual supplies. They came from Pembina
Selkirk and the various contiguous Britash
settlements. A portion Of them had tr..
yelled twelve hundred niles to reanh
this point. Many Of them were laden
with valuable furs, and the others were
amply provided with gold. Their trade
is very valuable to St. Paul, and proper
assortment Of goods would secure the laro-
er portion to ST Cloud sHW
SEVERAL hundred gold diepers With
their outfit have also passed through this
place for Frazer River, said to be about
1900 miles beyond u.s.
We observe by the St. Paul papers, that
steamboat navigation at that point closed
on the 10Th inst, after an open season 0
eight months
Ir is now the 24th of November, and
the river opposite this place continues O.
pen and perfectly free Of floating ice; tho
rumor says that it is closed some distance
North Of this. The weather is mild and
pleasant, and the remnant Of snow which
fell some time since does not exceed half
an inch in depth. -
Truly Yours,
MILLER e. SWISSHELM.
St. Cloud, Novr. "a, 1858.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25
Temperance.

A meeting was held on Tuesday even
ing the 23rd, at the Everett School House
to complete the organization of :"The La
dies Temperance Social Circle Of St.
Cloud" The House was crowded and
Mrs Page the President, presided with
unusual grace and dignity. The chior of
the Baptist church, led by Mr. scofeld,
sang two spirited temperance songs. Mrs.
n. Mason presided at the melodian which
she managed with taste and skill. Rev.
Calhoq IN opened with prayer and Rev.
Philips closed. Mrs. Brainard was elect
ed Treasurer. About twenty persons
signed the constitution. A number Of
gentlemen made humorous apologies for
not making speeches, everybody talked 30
everybody and all went home in the best Of
humours, expecting to meet again, in two
weeks, at the same place, when paper is
to be read, edited by Mrs. Lilly, Miss
Donnel and James Mc,kelvy Esqr. A
rich treat is expected; and all are invited
to attend. .
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25

WISCONSIN. The advantages, in this re-
gard therefore, will be entirely in favor
OF British interests.
Again, railroad may be constructed
from ake2superior to Grow Wing, on the
line of the Minnesota and Pacific road, aI
distance Of onlySeighty miles, and over q
beautiful country, thus atfording, during
the season Of navigation, good and cheap
route for emigrants and freight; while 4
connection between the Red River, near.
Pembina and Lake superior, within the
British Possessions, would require road
about $50 miles in length, passing over q
rough and comparatiy ely sterile country. s
ia railroad shall be built from the
Pacific to Pembina, there meeting the
Minnesota and Pacific road, and establish
ing a perfect railroad connection be-
tween the two oceans, it is very probable
that no Pacific road, except that across
the istnplus, Will be constructed for a
long teriod. At5present, Congress is at a
&c deac lock in the struggle Of sections, and
hhlely to remain SO. 4s17. s~s@a =
An international telegraph has excited
she enthusiasm OF England and America.
An international railroad across the CONT
nent Of North America would seem to be
its appropriate successor sa.@s@ =.&.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25
A Sensation.

The Pioneer d Democrat, noticing our
lecture at St. Anthony, says we are bound
to- create sensation, zee can. If the
editor had not been crusty old batchelor
ne would have known better than to add
an if in such a case. Any but an old
batchelor knows that ::when woman will
she will, you may depend ont and We
can tell him now, thai if we are bound to
create sensation, that sensation is bound
to be created. tits sure as fate, for we
know no such word as fail; and can bring
the very best Democratic testimony to
prove that we always have our own way
first Or last. So, if the Pioneer under
stands our present purposes, he may as
well get ready for the sensation.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25
Forney's ''Press'' stopped.

President BUCHANAN has stopped Fo2~
NET' paper. Some Of OFF contemporaries
attribute this last dashing more Of the H.
lustrious statesmen, to his chargin at For
NE1's Anti Lecomptonism; and Others to
motives Of economy. The truth We appre-
rchend is, that His Eexcellency has made
up his mind to subscribe for the St. Cloud
DEMOCRAT.
By the way if he does, We beg leave to
remind him, that our terms with great
men residing at a distance, require the
cash in advance. We mention this be-
cause we observe that Mr.. FoRNEY bent
his terms in favor of His Excellency, and
now has balance Of 81 so to collect.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25
The River.

On the morning Of the 18th the river
was running so full Of ice that the large
ferry boat, at the lower landing could not
be got over; and passengers were obliged
to cross in skifs. Since that time no
teams have crossed. For week the ice
ran thick. The boat was taken out for
the winter and drawa up on shore; but
since the Goth the river has been quite
clear again; and more than ever our people
feel the want Of bridge Our con- mum
cation with St.. Anthony and all the lower
country, when boats are not running up
here, is by the old government road on
the east side Of the river. This road lies
principally over open prairies and is the
most comfortable wagon road we have ever
travelled upon, while the deep loamy soil,
heavy timber, and numerous streams on
the west side make it unsuitable for roads,
hence the great Importance Of being able
to get easily over the river. As it is ear
~ encountered with ice from the colder
regions above and the rapid current pre-
vents its closing soon, our citizens are put
to considerable inconvenience; and viii be
ready to appreciate the blessings Of a good
bridge, which we hope to have in about
two years.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25
For the st. Cloud DEMOCRAT,
Senators Cameron and Bipler.
St. Cloud, Novr. "a, 1858.


Both the above gentlemen sprung from tho
humber walks Of life in Pennsylvania, and
we're educated i'll the old Jefersonian school
OF Demoaracy,-both commenced their public
career as printers, and to-day are members Of
the most distinguished deliberati.e body in
existcIce. But here the parallel ceases. The
former, when his party abandoned the Jeffer-
sonian doctrine of Freedom in the Territories
and protection to American industry, denoun-
ced the treason, adhered to his principles AMI
stood up almost single handed against power,
prescription and persecution. The latter re-
pudiated the old waichwords Of Democracy,
yielded to Southern dictation, betrayed every
cherished interest of his immediate constitu-
ents, and f;baseiy cringed the knee that thrift
might follow sawaing." But the thrift don't
come. Senator CAxEHox is by long odds the
most popular man in Pennsylvania. Wherev-
er lie made his appearance during the late
campaign, he was hailed with enthusiasm, and
the election returns admonished his adverse
ries that the great heart Of the people was
with him. Senator 9IaIzE, on the contrary,
excited enthusiasm nowhere, and the track Of
his political pilgrimage through the State is
markell BY the csrcasses Of the slain. Senator
CAMERON speaks rarely and briefly, but always
with a force aua power that carries conviction
to the hearer Perhaps 10 nan in our public
councils 50 correctly fore.old tho disasters to
the country and erriag party. which have fol-
lowed the abandonment of freedom and pro-
lection, IN these respects bis speeches havs
become history. Senator BrGLEE speaks IRE
quentiy end lengtAly, but Senator DoucIAs
IS a living witness that his efforts injuro NO
one, unless It re those he tries to assist
Senator CAMERON, as the result Of all this, il
ir:.vorably named ali over the land, as the peo-
ple's candidate Tor the Presidency in 1860;
and Senator DsaLEE is just as fayorably named
SIS suitable candidate for his old residence il
tie romantic county Of Clearfed, and-for
nothing else.
PENNSYLVANIA
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25
A New Profession.

From the beginning of our public career,
some Of our nearest relatives, as we'll as
many friends, have fancied we had some
talent for public speaking; and as we
have ever held that gifts are the measure
Of responsibilities-that each individual
will be called to account for the improve
ment Of every faculty, we have lived in a
cowardly dread, lest, at. some time, we
should find out that we could face to
face "plead the cause Of the poor and
needy The destruction Of our press
here, brought the revelation we dreaded;
for we found that we had no more hesitancy
in talking to as many people as could get
within hearing distance than in talking to
one, and that there was something very
comforting in looking on a sea Of human
faces, and noting the tides Of human
sympathy while asking compassion for the
poor and needy. .
So, when Committee of the Anti-Sla-
very Society Of St. Anthony wrote, asking
us to deliver one Of a course Of lectures
there, we were glad to consent; and chose
as our subject woman and Politics. as
best giving reason for the hope that is
in Us; and as aft,rding the best plea for ur-
ging upon woman their duty toward those
outraged children Of a common God, who
are bought, sold and bartered, as the brute
which perisheth, by the government
which they are obliged to support and
compelled to obey. ...
We read our lecture in St. Anth ony on
the evening Of the 18th and were very
kindly received. The seats in the house
were all filed and a great portion Of the
aisles with people standing.
4 4 committee from Minneapolis waived
upon us and we repeated itthere on, Tues
day evening in Woodlands Hall. Again
the house was filed; and the people mani
Tested their appreciation Of the very, very
unpleasant truths We felt called upon to
tell them in very plain language. We
cannot but hope that some will think more
seriously of their responsibilities in view
Of the political iniquities which are sweep
ing over. our country like a food Of desola-
ton. .st4@= 45
# the people could be brought to feel
that amongst those who are bought, sold
and robbed ofan things in our Southern
chattle market, are many Of whom Christ
shall say, In as much as ye did it not
unto one. Of the least Of these my brethren,
ye did it not unto me, !" there would very
soon be stay to the flood tide Of oppres-
sion. 4
1t has.eyers appeared to Us that Anti Sla-
VERY lectures do not generally use the
higher law with the force and directness
|it ought to be used, while very many
permit the enemy to use both il and the
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25

The Bridge over the Ravine, intend
to connect the Upper and Lower towns, IS
not yet planked; and there stands the
frame like a great skeleton, reminding
people Of how easy it would be to walk
across if the floor was laid. ...
We do hope the men will not leave
people to scramble down and climb up the
great gulf all winter, when so little is re-
quil,ed to furnish good crossing.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25
Pyramid of Freedoms victory

DEER huNTlNc.-Mr John s. Upde-
grove, Of Queenstown, killed . fine deer
recently. It weighed about one hundred
and forty pounds. ss
Rsnna. Telegraph:
We would inform our old neighbor,
that according to the Minnesota standard
it only lacked about 200ib Of being zine
deer" Several have been killed this sea-
son within few. miles Of ST.; Cloud, weigh
over sootbs each, and yielding shout 200
each nett. SIS.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25

IND1ASs.-A band Of Hunters esti-
mated at from seventy-fve to one hundred,
with their families have been .camped q
bout eight miles west. In hunting one
accidentally shot and killed another.
They took :: large number.o Of deer besid G
small game; and left this week going fur
Their west
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25
THE ST. CLOUD. DEMOCRAT
ZANE G. sWIssHELM, EDITOR
Thursday, Nov. Is 1858.
w Q Q . 7!

viii some Of our subscribers who in
tend paying in wood, send us some dry
fuel? We are very much in want Of it !;
and cannot keep the Office going unless
we get some more soon. Co.,.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25

The same proportion for SIX months.
The produce to be delivered at the
store Of Fl. Z. MITCHELL, Lower town,
opposite the Plancing Mill. -
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25

List of the amount of grain received in
Of one years subscription to the
St. Cloud DEMOCRAT =
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25
Miscellaneous.

We omitted to say in the proper place,
that some six hundred teams passed
through St. Cloud during the past season
on their way to St. Paul to trade for the
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25

"A THANKSGIVING Sermon is to be
preached al the EVERETT School House,
by the Rev. Mr.. Lowry.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25
Health.

Owing to the pure bracing atmosphere,
and superior quality of our drinking wa
ter, this is one Of the healtniest districts
in the Union Consumption, chills and
fever, have never been known to originate
i'll the country. The only sickness that
we have heard Of, as originating here, du-
ring the past srMmer among a population
Of one thousand, was some two or three
cases Of typhoid fever, and four or FIVE Of
lvsentarv 49,. -.-- - -
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25
HARRISBURG, pa.

The writer arrived here in the begin
ming Of last April and our Junior more
than two years since, SO that we. are pre-
pared to speak somewhat from observation.
The greatest quantity. Of level snow upon
the ground at any one time during the
past winter, was about twelve inches, and
in the winter Of 1857, it reached twenty
four inches, which was the deepest ever
known 8 in the country. Owing to the
.dryness Of the atmosphere, We have prob
ably about half the snow that falls in the
East, but all that reaches Us usually re-
mains until spring. The ice broke Up on
the Mississippi last spring about the mid
die Of March, from which time to the
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1858-11-25
Railroads

.s...s.:. a., Railroads.
AS nearly as we can ascertain, there is
now some four or five hundred miles Of
railroad under contract, which is being
built by donation Of government lands,
and the State loan. As much more viii
be put under contract next spring, and
within very few years we hope to be as
we'll provided with railroads as most Of the
older States. By a lengthy and interest
ing article in another portion Of this paper
from the pen of Edmund Rice, Esp, you
will observe that the road passing through
this place, is to extend to the mouth Of
Pembina River, some $50 miles North of
us, and will no doubt within a very few
years form a part of the great Railroad
highway to Frazer Rivor and California.
Our Wants.
We want men Of enterprise and cap
ital, to aid in the development Of our i'm
mense resources. This is in part about
to be supplied by eastern capitalists, who
are starting some eight or ten. institutions
under our new stock-security Banking
Law: We want a few good coal mines,
reports Of the discovery Of which reach us
weekly; but all Of which reports need con-
frmation: we want il this immediate
neighborhood ten thousand head Of cattle,
hogs and sheep, all Of which can be kept
and reared at a triaing expense: we want
by next spring in st. Cloud another good
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

We have a signify improved feeling 10 note
IN the market this week, with an advance IN
prices. Sale. OF Union Street -four at % %
Tor superfne, and 81 for fine. The demand has
been principally to the city trade-the shipping
demand bsing light The quality OF the wheat
offered has been inferior, and our quotations are
from, actual sales Prime white and red wheat
would command higher figures. Sales on
Change yesterday al SO, 100, lO4fiO' Tor poor
lois white No sales OF red reported. Corn Is
IN yery active demand and the offerings have
been fair. We quote 5jsj6 Tor white and mix
ed, and 81 for yellow. Sales OF oats al 3Vf52
for bright. with a light demand Rye has ad-
yanced and is in active request-sales at 'ec.
Seed, are dull. We quote closer.seed al IS.
Timothy at 81 30Gi3 IS. The supply of
plaster Is cd, and demand fair. Quotations
remain unchanged, viz 81 SO tor lump, and ~
for ground Pork is dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
baltimore Annual Conference.

In the Conference, yesterday examination
Of character was continued, and Adam b.
Dolby, Jo,eph Z. Wars u. Harrison McNam
ire, Ii ~ Sipes, + L S. Hough, Wm. ui7en
Coe, aud L. d. \ xon we're successfully
passed and admitted 10 Elders Orders:
The third question of the general minutes
vas then recalled, and the graduating CLASS
were called as fellows: VIM. K. Stringer,
Samuel B. Dolly. John K Ehenger, joseph
J. Ingie. VIM. l.. Edwards, George W Leeeh,
John w. Co. peiius. p. ) S'xcns, j. II Cii-
pinger. John VI. Little, and John 1. Irone,
and ate, being solemnly quest oned by Bishop
Ames, we're elected u D1acons 'ders, and
admitted into full connection with the Church.
The Conference then went into the e1a n
nation Of effective elders, which resulted
satisfactorily in the case every name called
The committee on the preachers all So
ciety of Baltimore was called, and through
the chairman. DR. Roberts, made various
statements to toe Conference OF very IN
teresting character, coupled with strong ap-
peal to the Conference for material AID.
The rerort was. on 10 ntinn, accepted.
Ga mo;iJn Of Rev. Mr.. Morgan, 1t was Or
dered that 50 much of the above report Is re.
committee on necessitOus cases.
Rev Mr.. Griffith, from the committee on
the division OF funds OF the preachers ald
society, made a report recommend ng ter
division gu the pro rata principle, on the
basis of the members OF the two Conferences
respectively. the same principle 10 be applied
to the debt, due to aud from the two boards
respectively.
The report. on motion, was accepted, and
ordered t. be placed on file with the papers
Of the Conference.
The examination Of the character Of etfec-
tive elders was resumed, and the Winches-
ter District coming up, Rev. William Hirst
gave q glowing account OF the progress OF re-
ligion 10 that district.
Rev. Dir. Glenn, from the committee which
had been appointed TO report on the rest
lutions which bad been presented by XIV.
Mr.. Phelps in relation to the institution
OF weekly religious journal, u be published
| 10 Baltimore city, made q lengthy report. re-
commencing the establishment OF such a pa
per a. had been recommended, at once, and
/ under the direction OF the t"O conferences,
aud to be called the Baltimore Christian Ad'
yucats - Washington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
DI ID.

On the 81 instant, at Mlwood his late resi-.
deuce in the County Of CuiPeper, Capt. AN
BRUSE 2. HILL, III the 10Th year OF his age,
after protracted irdisposl,ion for two years or
more. His lie aud Conduct. both public and pr.
vale, are enduring monuments OF the public IS
TEEN and private worth IN which his neighbors
and fellow citizens behed him. auu for which
tley delighted 10 honor hun. His life Was one
dedicated IN an humble way 10 the welfare OF
his country, his ueshbors, and society He was
the faithful representative OF hi, county IN the
Legislative COUNCILS OF the State Tor hear TWEEN
~ years.
At Cupepcr Court House on Saturday, the
9Th ut,mo. HUGH BEVERLEY, infant son
of John p and Marcia l.. SIanard, aged i've
mnnths aud iWeniY.M nine DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
Baltimore c.,,,e market, March =.

CATTLE The receipts OF Beet Cattle toby
reached $50 head. which is 100 head less than
vas offered last week. The market was heavy,
and the sales were made al slight decline from
las weeks rates OF the Cattle offered 400
head we're taken up ty Baltimore butchers, at
prices ranging from S. 25 to SIS rs on the hoof,
EQUAL TO So 5OfS9 so net averaging 1925
gross aud the remaining So head were left over
unsoId The Cattle sold To-Day at the outside
tsure were OF very fine quality.
Hoes-Hogs continue to advance, and We
now quote them as ranging from $3.50 to SIS
per luO lbs net
SHEEr Sheep are in better supply and prices
ere litle lower. We quote them today al
$3.50 per 100 bs, gross