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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

sist that the right Of the People Of Kansas to ex'
clude Slavery from her soil shall neither be surren'
dered nor bsrgaiDed for. but shall be simply and
nhexibly maintained BY Congress, and no Constita-
ton imposed on the New State which shall not
have been explicitly and heartily ratified BY her
People.
Hours are precious. If the People are sluggish
their rights will b. battered away. We urge an
immediate rally of the People in every District to
protest against any imposition on Kansas Of Con-
'titution which her People have not sanctioned
and also against any purchase Of her rights BY the
surrender of the right in any other quarter. Let
US win this battle fairly and unequvocay, or let it
be unequivocaIy lost. No more compromises
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

The lodges, under the dueling code are insu-
merable, and as ingenious as they are numsr-
Gus. II Keitt was struck, the rule would seem 70
be that he must do something to avenge bis wous&f
honor. Keitt, Therefore, says he has no knowsl
edge that be was hit. Let us believe him, and be-
beve that Mr.. Grow put him in state of obluca
in the shortest possible space of time. This relieves
Keitts honor, and is doubtless conformeble 10 ths
main facts in the case. The blow which levesoe
him Keitt has TO admit was 30 well. directed ~
so powerful that profound Inconsistencies seisse
HIM on the instant. Kett's position in the 60
reminds us Of the Western pugilist, who, in % ~
counter with an antagonist, received such setfss
that he was landed under distant fence, and ~
manned insensible for half an hour. He at lengo
awoke, and, rising up on end, rubbed bic ese
and asked bis sympathizing friends around: "DA
"the lightning strike anywhere else ?"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE THURSDAY FEBRUARY H. 1862
Such tAe notion

where he before had admirer. Sucs vac NOTION
Of our Boston contemporary.
We believe that Mr.. Stewards remarkable dec
krs.ion has been the theme Of some severe crrti-
cism; but, though we have felt ourselves con
strained TO object TO some other portions OF inc
speech We have not the least quarrel with this one.
The point was perhaps rather broadly and neon
.iderstely stated; we think that Mr.. Seward. IN eN'
pressing himself in the impromptu language OF q
hasty debate, hardly did justice to bis own con-
sstent support Of the party Of Freedom against the
party Of Slavery; but, in the general pf0poS''on
that the citizen or statesman WHO'S conscientiousy
independent of party holds higher moral ana III
teectual position than he who is only party man.
We fully agree. There is no seryility so pltiaoe az
tbs, of one who in all things follows the dictaton
of party; no such degradation as that OF the tnor
opob. oo;no partisan. Of this We see an eminent
e,smnls in the submission of the majority OF the
Democratic party to the combined fraud ana ue''
potism which would force the Lecompton Consul
tuition upon the People of Kansas. VI such ser'h-
ity. Mr. Seward has always eyinced an hohest 40
horrence. While duly approaching MS own oo''
cations to his party-and no man adhered 10 the
late Wing party with more pertinacious and CRATE
full affectiou-bis mind has always inclined to owen
in the region of principles rather than in party
MANAGEMENT. He has been rather political
philosopher than politician. This IS ap-
parent in his speeches, which are more cnar'
acterzed by vein of lofty reflection than BY appeals
to the interests and passions Of the hour; ana
though we believe he is mistaken in supposng tna'
ten years hence it will be difficult to tell Win
which party he acted it is perfectly true that on
many minor questions, such as railroad and steam
ship grants and the like, he has. AS often voted
against the principal Republicans in the Senate as
with them. And it is not unnatural that this phio-
sophical disposition should be confirmed by expe-
rence and habit, until Mr.. Seward should thus re-
nounce all direct party connections, and take the
position of entire independence which we UNDER
stand him now to assume. This position, no doubt
has its advantages and its charms to the specula-
tive thinker; but whether they such as to COM
pensate for the loss of that peculiar practical lnfu-
ence which leading mind can exert Though the
organization of great party, is question.
The Courier, however, seems to US to be entire
ly in error in comparing this speech with that oil
the 9TH of March. On that memorable day. Dir.
Webster quilted the party of Freedom to throw
himself practically, into the party of Slavery That
is peryersion which it would be an insult to COM
mon sense to suppose possible of Mr. Seward.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

Mr.. Mason of Virginia is the most impudcstan
in Congress. Yesterday and the day bcfses n
tried some specim ems Of his insolence upon Sealw
Douglas. The Republicans have hitherto esasAs
subjects of his attentions In this line, but Mr. Dsss
Ia, being more recent offender, hM had 10 her
the cross of Msson's smiable demesnor for As he
few days. We had hoped, vainly i! would ~.
that after Mr. Hale's admirable application 10 hin
the other day Of some Of old George Mssons ~
marks upon the effect of Slavery upon tho mAnaeu
Of the masters, that be would at least exhibit To
grace of silence for while. But his disorder b
chronic. Let our readers imagine man Of lsrr
proportions, with good deal Of animal energy and
small amount of mental force, with big SQUARE
face .tolidly fixed in an expression o.
contemptuous disdain, now and then SHARING
out some piece Of arrogant impudence, "
ningng supercous glsnces after the most a.
proved style of the old Virginia +. +. We, and nsT
will have a good idea Of Senator Mason. His -.
cestor, George Mason, was one OF Vrginiss grsas
men in the day Of her great men. He was leader
in the great debate that established our Natsons
Constitution, and he was always and everywhere .
denouncer of Slavery and true friend Of humaa
rights under skins Of every color. Tracing biz q.
cestry to sturdy old AbOlitionist We can psrd0a
some of the pretentous airs that the present M.
Mason puts on, on the score Of his descent. Bu'
considering how great an apoState he is from Aa
doctrines of his fathers and bis betters, we are In
DISPOSED to look on in silence when be plumes hin
self 80 loftily upon an ancestry whose shoes no
unworthy TO unloOse.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

the sturdy old mountaineer. Alvarez. On Angus"
O ,e,5 Santa Anna, for the third or fourth time,
,bdjcated and fed the country, which be had not
Known how to govern. Finally, We have seen the
moderate Democratic Administration Of Comonfort,
who was put into power on Dec. 10, 1855, and has
in turn been compelled to abandon the impractica-
bic task and seek safety in foreign country. The
telegraph informs us that, with his friend Garcia
Condo, he arrived at New Orleans last evening.
This result has long been probable. II is, we
think, impossible to deny that, on the whole,
Comonfort bas borne himself well in the final
struggle; but the forces combined against him
were too powerful and active to allow him much
room for hope. There was the natural restless-
ne,s of decaying State, in which the people are
ready to believe that any change will be for the
better; there was the ambition Of score OF rival
generals, whose advancement required revolu-
ton; and above all, there was the enormous
power of the Church, which the President had
defied, and at whose political prepOnderance he
had struck an objectionable blow 10 the secularza-
ton of the Church lands. To this power and its
purposes all other causes became subservient. In
order to resist it COmonfort made himself Die
tator, but in vain. After an ardent struggle, last
ing now for some four montbs, the latter half OF
which has been marked by actual civil war, he has
at last met the fate of Mexican rulers, and is q
fugitive.
The triumphant clerical party have set up
in his stead, for the present at least, A.
CorsigO de Notables, a new man. Indeed,
it is hardly possible for any man, except he
is miracle Of force and genius, to govern Mexico
for any length of time. With half savage and
ignorant people, an exhausted treasury, difficult
foreign complications, pressing debts, and an army
of hungry and INSCRIPTIONS generals, no Govern
ment can long endure. But whatever the future
may have in store for Mexico, and whatever errors
Comonfort may have committed, he will forever
have the glory Of accomplishing, what none of bis
predecessors dared attempt the transfer of more
than fifth Of tie whole territory of Mexico, and
that its best titled and most pOpuOus portion, from
the feuda tenure of the Church to the possession
of private owners and cultivatOrs. For this act
his countrymen will hereafter remember him with
gratitude, though for the moment they may regard
him with very different feeling.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

and everything psrce,ed out with De aio.ss pr.
c;.;o, Wa think the Know. Nctbiass drove .
sharp bargain, considering the capt. M, sTe's
into The joint concern; but, little D /. va. ~.
al ,ssdeJ and necessity hath no Law '.ot.tsinL
". don't complain of the bargain, an 80 nea.
cr,,. who made it. and became Chain o'ispss.
tan, Committees in consequence. o. dAaar
themselves BY trying to wrss'e out Of Ia rspass-
ton while they are enjoying the spoils. "hsa H.
Dayton comes to be asked BY the ca.aoae lhst-
men whose votes elected him, "Why did yesvsS
{" for Know. Nothings to Gil important o'icem W
" Assembly ," be will be obliged TO snsww-si
.a;d;, in order to secure the election Of Deaeeuky
" 70 other important posts"-in other word II
did il in pursuance ola bargain" This Is ut !
killing matter, necessarily; but if the high conx
ing parties grow shamef.ced, they will isis~ |.
popular belief that the decker won't bear sssss
into. Better laugh it of, or brszen 1t out.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11
The HralTs ssgacous Washington correspond

ent cOOuy dnnouhcce sh"e
"Ar. Stephens Of Georgia rW probably ce ehd'~'
man of The Spsciai Committee ordered oy the Howe on
The LScompsoa Constitution and affairs IN hdn'os'
Mr.. Hughes who moved the resolution for the Com
mittee will il is understood, not claim any PRIV
ege for horing oped IL. There will be probably nine
Democrats proper and Elk Republicans on the Con
mittee."
As "Mr. Stephens of Georgia resisted the in.
vestigation desperately from first to last, and
4" Mr. Hughes, who moved the resolution, did Just
the same, it is hardly more funny that the former
should be suggested for Chairman than that The
latter should 81 not claim any privilege because Of
bis action in the premises. To exclude altogether
Mr. Harris, who moved the Special Committee,
with all the Douglas Democrats by whose votes !.
was carried, and give the enemies Of the invesss.
ton majority of three on the Committee which
they have fought so desperately, would be carrying
the joke out of the window. But the Speaker.
though strong partisan, comprehends the propre.
ties of bis station, and will not ruin himself 10 en-
barrass an investigation which he has no power 10
defeat.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

Tie Boston Courier, as well as The Ne,c- York
Herald, praises Mr. Stewards recent speech in
which he repudiated allegiance to the Republican
party. The Courier finds parallel for this speech
in the famous effort Of Mr. Webster on March 2,
1850. In its estimation, both speeches are national
statesmanlke and patriotic; and as Mr.. Webster
was assailed for his course on that occasion. BY
those of his former friends who refused to go with
him, 50 Nr. Seward must now expect to find foe.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

s'nce the war vito the United States the Mexi-
can Republic has tired three experiments in the
"sy OF government. The frat WAS that Of Herrera
ana Ar7''a ~O'ch lasted frOm the peace in lsi5 to
Jao. D. 1853 when Arista al honest man, sincere
patriot and wise statesman at last yielded to the
fisa power Of circumstances aud the greedy factions
That surrounded BIN. AID went INTO exile, where he
ded. Next came the experiment. Of despotism
undcr Santa Anna. cha.lstas and brasg,rt if
t1e1e evet wA oar. WI, clothed himself In reg,I
s'@'o s'd t'ce =. De SD :IeJ ws,e suppressed by
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

The prostitution of immigrant girls at sea, BY
the officers and crews Of our packet ships, has
become so frequent that the Commissioners of Emil
grafton have been impeed to thorough invsstigs-
ton of the subject. They find, after careful
examination, that since the establishment of steam
communication with Europe, the number Of cabin
passengers in sailing ships has greatly diminished,
and in proportion to this diminution, tho captains
and officers Of sailing ships, freed from restraint.
have become more licentlOus and depraved. 1t is
now matter of frequent occurrence for the MAJ
ter of packetship to select from among his female
passengers some unprotected GIRL take her into has
cabin, and by various articles induce her TO yield
to his wishes. Following the example Of their
SUPERIOR the subordinate officers and crew do like
wise; and thus it frequently happens that q
score or more Of young women, who went o.
board the ship with unblemished characters, are
turned adrift when they arrive here, to meet fate
more dreadful than death itself
This is subject worthy Of the most serious con-
sideration. Years ago we pointed out the evil, and
from time to time have directed public attentioa
toward it. The Commissioners of Emigration have
at length prepared memorial to Congress, praying
that the passenger laws may be 40 amended ~ to
prevent, by severe punishment for the act, tho
"recurrFnce Of this increasing evil and wrong"
We trust that Congress will give il early attention.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

Ia CONGRESS yesterday, the Senate refused to
take uO Mr. Douglass resolution OF inquiry into
Kansas affairs by vote Of "a to 90. While Mr..
Dougas was proceeding to give the reasons for its
jrnmedsts consideration. he WAS constantly inter
rupted by JEFF Davis and Mason, who seemed
des;roos of cowins him down, but only succeeded
in fcng bis temper. A discussion followed upon
tho Army bill, which wss advocated by Messrs.
Masso DAVIS and Crittcnjen. and opposed by Mr..
Hale.
The Hot Sc was occupied during its whole sit
tng in considering tho bill extending the provisions
of the steamboat lsv cf 1852, to ferry and tug
boats, and mpc sng additional restrictions and pen
aGes.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

by tn, sfeamsoip lud-an. which reached Port
land yesterday morning. we haze European advlces
TO the 270 ult, four days later than those brought
BY the ARABIA The marriage Of Prince Frederick
WI5am of Prussia to the Princess Royal was cele
bcated VITO great pomp on the 25th ult., which
w,s generally obse-ved az holiday. riot took
Jlacs at Belfast waich WAS with difficulty quelled
By the polce T1c steamship Iieyiathan was being
moved at the rata Of niue feet daily. Another
accident had happened to the machinery, by which
several persoos were severely injured. The Amer
ian bark Adcat!c, WHICH had escaped from arrest
at Lyons had been captured N the Gulf of Spezzia
by FreDch war steamer aa1 taken back to Mar
settles. Thecsp.ain put ia irons. Congratulatory
sddresses continued to nOw IN upon Napoleon A
proposition wasb being entertained by the Government
to divide France iato four Military Departments,
/, be commindedby Generals most attached 10 the
Napoleon dynasty. The Queen Mother of Dude
had died in Paris. Tue Belgian Government had
no .lteUtion OF altering ia laws respecting foreign
refugees. There had been no later adyices from
Inia, bot there were some further details of inter.
Get. Sur James 0utram was at Alumbagh with
1000 meo where he WA threatened BY the rebels.
Two Transports were being prepared to convey
troops FROM England to China.
Cotton Vas moderately active; Breadstufs dull;
Conses 95t@95l.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

Ituswell known fact that the KaDsss-Nebraska
BIZ was passed BY means of the shameless bribery
OF Northern Democratic members Of Congress
We already begin to hear of the promised consd
ersti0n gwen for come Northern votes for Lecomp-
too. A Post 0fice and Marshalship are said to
be the compensation given IN one case for single
vote Such is the mode ia whica the rights of the
peop,e are battered away
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

Mr.. Senator Pugh proposes that if genisensa
will bring in bill to reduce the Army and Nssy.
he will vote for it. The gentlemen to whom Nr.
Pugh made this prefer appear to have been M
FOote and Others on the Opposition side Of tho
Senate. But why ask them to bring in bill 7
Their very position as Opposition Senators places
them at a disadvantage. If Mr.. Push thinks tho
Army and Navy ought to be reduced. Why does no
not bring in bill himself Coming from that $40
OF the house, such movement would have sh
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

dents disposL. may enable him to carry majority
in Congress, The majority of twenty -one against
the Kansas Nebraska bill was overcome in this way
The votes needed to carry that measure were
bought up. The same thing will doubtless be at
tempted now and perhaps with similar success.
The passage of the Ksnsas-Nebraska bill was, how
ever, costly victory to the Democratic party
Would that party be able to survive such another
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11
Meap9lork Dailp @ribm,re
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1853.

wcpabish sJsett, ERE ccpious extracts from the
y.,e.it iettsr OF Gov Wise TO the Anti-Lecompton
nesting in Pbilsdelph.s T.eGoyernor, as is usual
with BIN. does not mince matters at ali. In such
an exposition from az eui-ent aud radical Southern
stataamac, We should thick Northern Lecompton
Democrats wo:li 6ud mirror that would make
tsem asasmed Of tier looks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30
AUCTION SALES.

NTOTICE.-By virtue of a deed OF trust executed
IN to u.s. as trustees, by Elijah Hunter, OF record IL
the Clerks Office of the County Court of Augusta We
will proceed TO SELL on the 2lst day Of DeceD6er 1898
upon the premises, on the terms OF SIX, Twelve ano
t,yenty-three months equal instaments, secured Dy
bonds with personal security, and retention OF the u
tle as ultimate security-on much of the purchase
money as will satisfy the trust the terms OF the resi-
due will be made known the day OF sae) except SC
much 10 be paid in hand will pay the expenses at
tending the sale-the TRACT OF LAND tnere IN EN-
braced living on Smiths Greek, in the Ltte Gan fas
tures of said county of Augusta ADJOINING lne OF
Luke Woodward Lorenzo Shaw So 70, Jaeoo ha, s
and Fleming Carol, containing 2SsE acres, more
or less and being the same land conveyed by Ephram
woodward and wife to said Hunter
The advantages of the tract to purchaser are rare
II is in that portion of the county very little sought
after until recently owing to its comparatively grea'
distance from the Courthouse; but this hlndrance 10
fn appreciaton of the innate value of the lands In
that section is now removed by the location and con-
strncton Of the Virginia Central Railroad The tract
;s within one mile and half of Craigsville Depot
and four miles of Pond Gap Depot. There are Iron
Works Mills Churches and School-houses, almost In
SIGHT of the tract and in the midst OF one OF the mos
on;et neipbborhoods in the county. The surface OF
the tract is evenly with but sllgat unduauons, wen
improved, and in fine heart large portion is now
in Meadow and altogether meadow of from eighty
70 hundred acres might be easily made, and most o.
II irrioated from the waters of Smiths Creek. We
doubt not that in five years, should times In pecun
ry matters take favorable turn the tract Will reaze
to the purchaser one hundred per cent by
Lands however are rapidly rising In value ana price,
in that section, already. A
" ~ J. B, WATTS, Trustees.
]. II. McCUE, i'u'''e''
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MARRIED..

On Tuesday last, by Rev. ]. B. Davis, Mr. JOSEPH
R. MAYO TO Miss LAURA F. HoDGEs, all OF this county
On the 18th ult., by the Rev. C. Beard Mr. JACOB
AREHEARr to Miss DRlscILLA BEAR all ofthls county
On the Cd inst BY the Rev. j. 1. Miller. Rev; J. M
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On the same day, by the same, Mr.. JOHN BURGAN
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On the 25th inst, BY Rev VIM Brown. DR.. DAVID
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