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The respect We have for those who to some
extent embrace the views Of Mr.. Wright,
induce US to insert Luther's article. We do
not think, however, he has made the best
statement Of the question that it admits Of;
and we also think he has lost temper, to some
extent, and ''bears wide" in his aim.
~ Our knowledge Of the teachings Of Christ
we obtain from the Bible. That book
Mr.. W. and Luther reject in part and We
do not know but the truths TOE say Christ in
culcated ,as they are therein recorded Luther
would say have no business there, and are
not His. When men deny the binding au-
thority of the Bible, and claim to sit in
judgment on the acts of the Savior, we thin
they cannot have the highest regard for His
teachings, nor can they fully enter into His
spirit.
(2) Luther, in his first article, complained
that respectable men called Mr.. W. an sin
fdel," &c. To this We replied that We made
no accusations, but remarked that we under
stood him to deny the inspiration of the
Scriptures. Luther admits this We then
quote Webster's definition, which is author
ty. That places Mr.. wv. in the category Of
ln6dels To this, Luther says che does not de-
ny that no is such in the opinion Of the
church" This would be sufficient reply, ii
Webster was o church. But he happens to
be photographer, and we have not cited
church opinions in the discussions. The on
ly way to get out of this dilemma is for Lu-
Their to make standard Dictionary Of hin
own
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We learn that Rev C. C. Long has re-
signed the charge of the church at Mariaville,
and accepted the unanimous call of the First
Baptist church in Addison, to commence his
labors as pastor, the first Sabbath in May
We are glad to learn that the Addison
church is to be supplied-but what shall be
done for those flew sheep in the wilderness p
Who can or will supply Bro. Longs place in
the destitute region where he has 50 faith
fully labored for many years? We hope the
held is not to remain nt.-Z'on's Adro-.
rate
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ELLSWORTH:
Agents for the American.
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 30, 1858

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ir. Clingman of N. Cit is in order

Mr.. Clingman of N. Cit is in order
now.
Mr.. Marshall moved to lay the report of
the committee of conference on the table.
and inquired if the motion prevailed whether
it would not terminate all legislation, and
leave Kansas in the position she was before
the application was made for her admis-
sion.
The Speaker replied that in his opinion it
would dispose of the whole matter.
Mr.. Stephens of Ga asked for call Of the
House.
The call was ordered by l23 yeas to 70
nays.
MIR. Marshall withdrew his motion to lay
the report upon the table.
The question then REQUIRED on the motion
to postpone the report till the second Mon
day in May.
Mr.. Stanton of Ohio said two days had
already been spcnt in taking two votes to let
thenuestion 90 over till Wednesday.
Mr. Grow interposed, saying, but it will
not go over by common consent
Mr.. Stanton remarked that Mr.. Hill, who
m ade the motion, was now absent. lie, Stan
ton, took it for granted the motion was made
meanwh ile to make up his (Hill's) opinion.
If the motion was postponed till that time,
much light would be reflected on the question
from various sections Of the confederacy.-
The subject is now presented in new or diff
fcrent form Tho gentleman from Ga (Ste-
phens has heretofore been against the sub
mission of the question to the people.
| Mr.. Harris of Ill. withdrew his motion
for Wednesday, seeing there vas diversity
Of opinion on the subject.
( The House proceeded to vote for the pend
ing motion to postpone the further consider
alton Of the report of the committee OF con-
ference until the I'd Monday of May-tisi-
greed to, 100 to l04.
On motion of Mr. Stephens the considera-
| ton of the report was then postponed to one
O'Clock on Wednesday. the 18th.
April -.
! SENArH-A long and animated debate took
place upon the report Of the Kansas Confer
ence COMMITTEES, in which Messrs. Critten-
den of XIV, Hale, Collamer. and Wade. and
Messrs Hunter of Va. and Green Of No
were conspicuous.
| Mr. Seward finally moved to adjourn
Mr. Hunter had no objections, if the de-
bate would close tomorrow,
Mr. Seward said they were debating in
good faith, and if the subject was reached
tomorrow night, they w9nio close; ana II
not they ~oui" not. ne 'ld not authi. ers
rish. OF the majority u impose fsS'Fie''''''
on aeoate.
MI lsersen caiied '9r VOC on n, ,he mo' .1s
70 adlourn. Motion ,osI' yeas * nays p
Mr. seward moved tnat the suoJees o.
postponed as the special ofoef tiii 'o-moffo"
noon.
A protracted discussion 'heh io'io"eu upon
this, which ended IN the motion being agreed
Co. when the senate aolourheo'
aoess'-Mr. hughes OF Ia askea lease 70 70
oter a resolution 70 eensure Mt. spinner Oh
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(3) This point is over-wrought, when we

(3) This point is over-wrought, when We
consider that Luther regards Jesus but man.
Let us examine the analogy. Jesus preached
truths which were,to operate on the conscience
of man. Mr. Wright demands reform
in the character Of the government, and its
institutions, but refuses to use the means to
accomplish it. Herein he is impractical
One was for making the heart better, and all
the proper means used; the other is for max
ing the ,vernment better, which must be
done through established form and methods,
and but hay of the appropriate means are
used.
This paragraph proves both the writer S
smartness and astuteness. We consulted
good English authority, but Luther demol-
ishes it. The British co Institution is made up
ofprecedents,i is unwritten. being unlike ours
in thi, respect. Parliament ard the Cabinet,at
the timc,wespeak ofwerc intensely pro.slavery
Many members Of the House of Commons and
Lords were large slave owners. Lord North,
the Premier, said, "the trait, in slaves had
become necessary to almost all nations in Eu-
rope" In liza the British Cabinet refus-
/ ed TO ascent to the imposition of duties on
the Importation of slaves, Lord Dartmouth
rcmarkins I'VE cannot allow the colonies to
cheek, or discourage in any degree the traffic
80 beneficial to the nation. England allowed
and protected the slave trade: its subjects
owned millions of slaves; and the system,
was sanctioned hy the covernren; =
Evea tn. puke - Ch-enec afc-w arts Will
liam the roar,h. riiiculei .hs ID "a Of sAal-
i.hins slavery in tire British realm. and ",
:sis Luther informs - tia, property in man
Was ~, sanctioned by the British Coastiiu-
ton Were Parliament; sni the ca inc,
acting un>,as:itu,iaaallv in sanc,ioninc AMI
pro.ec;ins slavery tBat this is not the
roin. W. male. W. said vo:s. put 'Wilhar-
fo-ce in IN, II ,us, of Comm ms. and that by
votes the .vst,m was abolished. Does Luther
DENY this,
5 There arr evils which can b. reached only
through established forms af government. or
Nv revolution; such a one is slavery. Luther
canno. distinguish between such evils. and
,hoee of moral cha acter exclusively -
Martin Luther. another person altogether
from this Luther, had mission of the lat
te. kind. and a comparison is attempted BE-
tween his mission to reform the church
and Mr.. Wrisht's to reform the governments
and institutions of tie Union And it is
argued, the same means should be used in
each case, while one is accomplished by
votes, and the other by argument addressed
to the reason and conscience, to mako men
lead purer life, and have juster conccp-
tions Of their moral and religious response.
bilities and duties.
Our readers and Luther must pardon us.
if wedo fail to reply to all the points raised
in this communication. We have not the
tine to do it,
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The New York Express, which labored
80 earnestly for Fillmore, thereby indirectly
assisting in the election Of Buchanan, now
thus speaks;-
"Frankness in politics is our love and our
life, and we tell the Union, if MIR. Buchan-
an redeems not his pledges to the public, We
mean to coalesce, in sense and prudence and
justice, to break down the Machine Conven-
tions and organ zations of Federal ofhce-hold-
ers and Office seekers, who, in National Con-
ventions, make Presidents but to violate
promises and pledges"
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TcrmDcramcc Convention.

The several temperance organic atoms in this county are
requested delegates the adjourned Couaty meet
ing be held in Ellsworth, April the 18Th. II impor-
there should be full and free Consultation Of tbs
friends Of temperance the county Ii being Court week
it thought that it will be convenient for delegates to al
tend, as many will have bushes here thai-eek.
Fer order Of Committee.
Ellsworth. March :4ih 1855. S~9
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"A brother from Brooklin informs us
that the church there is blessed with good
work of grace. Last Sabbath five converts
were baptized by the pastor, Rev. r. Cole,
and an equal number on the Sabbath pre-
yious.-Zi0n' 3 Advocate.
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PrRsoNAL.-Judge May arrived in town
Saturday night. He holds the Court COM
mencing to-day at 10 O'Clock A. Mo
ehias Union.
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Ms. E>susa. We publish an article
elsewhere from the New York Evening Pest
which eharacterirts Mr.. English and his
treachery in fitting terms. The idea OF
trusting a man OF Mr.. EnsIish's an,cce dents,
according 10 the P1st, is an &C, of verdAncy
on the part off the snti-Lecompson men,
and one which ;aev ought not to have been
cheated into. There is one Statement, in the
article, which conveys wrong impression
Us the matter stands now that is. in regard
to submitting the Lacompton constitution Il
the test of a popular vote. This is not So
The constitution is not submitted at all, hu,
it is IN ordi nance in regard to land grants
which the people are to vote on, which Elm 9
very liberal, if the p,opl. s,e fit to adopt,
the n Kansas comes into the Union, under
the Lecompton constitution. Otherwise she
remains Territory. If the people are stub
born and do not accept the bride, then the
Administration says she must remana terri
tory until she has population sufficiently
large to entitle her to a Representative. To
keep away emigration, if she remains refrac-
tory to federal dictation, the power of the
Administration will be welded The pub
lie lands will be sold to Spectators by auc-
ton, and the Surveyor Generals Otfc, re-
moved out of the Territory. thereby subject
in settlers to delays and hardslli,s
There has been a mednncss displayed in
this whole Kansas affair on the part of this
very Democratic Administration, as well as
the one preceding it, which may b. charac-
terized as devilish \ simple act of justice
to the people, at any time during the tire.
years of turmoil in Kansas, by the party in
power at Washington, letting the people hav,
fair chance to exercise what they call
squatter sovereignty, would have suffced to
have Brought peace and order Why was it
not done7 Why l., Missourans control the
elections? Why does popular sovereignty
administration 20 against popular soverei IN
ty in Kansas? Slavery bids it do 50.
This last act in the Kansas drama, this
English bill, with Il .bribe at one end, a
threat at the other" is in perfect hopping
with all the other proceedings in rel.,, N to
this matter.
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is net every face beautiful in our eyes,
which habitually turns toward US with sfec-
tiopate, suileless smiles"
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Newspaper Advertising.

The Machias Union not long since, sug-
gested the propriety of newspaper publishers
"cutting" the acquaintance Of tho news
paper Agents that swarm every spring about
New York and Boston, as numerously as
mosquitoes do about stagnant pools Of water,
and for about the same purpose-and making
their own bargains without the Intervention
Of Agents. This Recommendation mscts
with favor among the publishers.
If the dispensing with agents would en-
urc against losses, it were better to cut the
connection at once, But we fear, that when
making bargains directly with distant firms.
or those ''Rctired Clergymen' whose sands
are nearly run out, they will get bit We
have lost enough in two years to support q
printers devil handsomely for the time,
and more than half of it did not come through
agents, but We made the bargain directly
with the parties concerned.
If We thought convention Of publishers
could and would cure us of the disposition
to give men credit Of wishing to do as they
promise. We should, perhaps, favor it.
As it is. we rather trust S. NJ. Pettingill
i Co, to make bargains for us in Boston
and New York, than to trust to ourself-
We say ann to this plan of the Union.
however reliable Agent in each of the
large cities who would do business fairly and
honersbly-Tay the Publishers living
price-is just what is needed and just what
Maine newspaper publishers ART willing to
aid and Tatronise.
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No pains will be spared to obtain all the
local news. This makes home paper val.
liable and interesting. No other paper be-
ing printed in the county. all the legal ad
vertisements, and notices will be found ir
the American, making it valuable to bust
ness men.
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For year or more, we respectfully ask,
as soon as they can, to remit their indebted
ness. A printers means of continuing his
business, is in the pockets Of his subscribers,
in small sums, which if gathered in his own,
would enable him to make many improve
ments for their advantage. Will those Tor
whom this is intended, think Of it?
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1858-05-15
Proceedings of the Board of Police
TOIVN OF OPEL0USdS.

SATURDAY, May l, 1858.
Inc Board met, present-Messrs. Hayes
President, Richard, King and Perrault. Alb.
sent-Messrs. D'Avy, Poiret and Thompson,
The minutes OF the last meeting were read
and approved.
Was read, a petition for the relief Of Hen.
riette Baron.
On motion, it wns ordered that the Town
Constable be authorized to give her such re.
iief as in her opinion, her care required and
present his bill to the Board of Pc ice.
A bill of =. A. King, for Lumber, amount.
ing to s26 %, was ordered to be paid on the
usual warrant.
A bill Of Michael Mussand, for removing
dead cattle and dogs, and repairing bridges,
etc, amounting to S3l CO., was ordered to be
paid on the usual warrant.
On motion, the Board adjourned.
los n p,c,,,rn c, -. fiAifto, PRESIDENT.
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The MONTGOMERY CoNyHNrIoN.-Montgom
cry, May 10, Oh. I'm. r. NJ. The Convention
organised by electil,g A. r. Calhoun, Esq. Of
South Carolina, Presiden, ; Mark A. Cooper,
OF Georgia. Niee-Presideni, aud z. D.. Pags.
Of Alabama, Sseiesary.
The iatesreplesetted, are-yirg:nia. Souih
Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Ala
bama, Florida. louisiana, Tennessee, Georgia.
A Committee Of three iroIa each Sta,e) on
Business was appointed,
Mr.. spratis report on the slave trade is con,
siaBred very able.
The afternoon was principally spent in the
discussion Of rules.
The delegates were still coming in very fast.
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fLf9Gs & -
The CoRFERKNes BHL.-lhe Richmond
South ~ennnerates the advantages the Sontl
gains by the passage Of the Conference Bin
LIS reasoning is more ingenious than conyinc
ing
1t will at once close q controversy frou
chief. ms
" will involve the defeat aud dispersion ii
the Black Republican party.
II viii affirm the validity of the Lecomptop
Constitution. A''
" VIII cunsumate the victory achieved in The
repeal Of the Missouri restriction. bv mn No.
acknowledgement of the existence of a slave State
Within the very territory covered by the nro.
hibitien of 1920. po
1t will secure an additional guarantee of the
equality Of The slave States.
These advantages are contigent upon The
acceptance Of the term proposed for the admis-
SION OF Kansas. That the conditions will he
ratified by the popular voice, no intelligent
man entertain a moment doubt.
But what it Kansas should reject the sti.
rniations submitted by Congress? She will
De compelled to remain out Of The Union nnt;i
,he census awards her a representative NOM.
latiou. That cannot be before 1851. IL ttha
IE
worst event, then, nuder the Conference hin
Inc south will postpone the day when Kansas
shall bring Black Republicapism a reinforcs.
ment OF two Abolition Senators aud an Abo.
li /. Representative. Nay, more who knows
Fi,,ln the yleissitudes Of The next three yenrs
ne South may not recover that ascendancv IN
Kansas which was LOST. by the operations Of
Emlgraut Aid Societies. The fact is notor;'
aus, thai numbers of Black Republican ennis.
aries are returning to the North in extreme
and with an uacouquerable renug.
lance to life in Kansas. The impulse of en-.
ration from the free States is already spepf
mai from The South is just beginning 10 az,
,loit is f'il effect. Kansas is the natural all,
I the slavehnidipg section. BY position. soil
ia elimaie she belongs to the South. In con-.
ending ior lhe possession nf her fertile fields
AbelI,ionism is embarrassed by the remoteness
lis base of operations; while slavery eninvs
ne advantage Of immediate iuxtaposition.
II then, lmler the Conference bill, Kansas
= Kept out of The Union. the delay will operale
ielnsiyely for the benefit of The Sonth. We
'nhoi possibly loose; we may gain i~ncalca-
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STATE OF LoUlsIAN A-DistrictE Ceu
~ Parish Of st Landry Ma lgdaq .aEfafaI

~ Parish Of st. Landry. No. s493 .EAaed
0rrelia Layergne, deceased.
MIcaElg1'.Ha Of the Parish of st. Landry Az
mihistratdf Of the estate Of Orreiia. havergna; N
ceased, late Of said Parish, having filed u fA
tableau OF said estate. accompanied by Ills pef6N
praying that tic same may be- homologated9 a9
confirmed; And whereas, the prayer 81 mid ptss
ton has been granted by an order Of Court dstsaI
May ID, 1868;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given 70 All pss
sons Interested to show cause, if any they hMI
within thirty days from the date lereDf, Hhylb
tableaa should not be homologated md ~condalsa
rs. T,6STRApEs. CLERK
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h JUDICIAL NOTI
OF O~ULIsIANA-
Parish Of st. Landry No. s4S
.L1hn NJ .IewenA nre1 saiI

JUHU M JEW UT sstUEasaU,sN 43 m IA
CLAHIssA LEWIS, Of the Parish d4s
natural tutrix Of her minor children
her marriage with John u, Jewell, ded
said Parish, having filed d final mi
estate, accompanied by her petition prsa
same may be homologatGd and conii
whereas, the prayer Of said petitiofSs
granted by an order Of Court dated MaHHl
Now, therefore notice is hereby giyens
sona Interested to show cause. ii ANVIL
within thirty days from the date hereof
tablsau should not be homologatea and III
Clerks Office, Opelopsas, May Is, 1863.
LIS. EASTRApE
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"A contemporary noticing the appointment
vi u iFlsiid as Postmaster, says If he nj.
le'dS 70 the mails as well as be does the f.
ent officer. "'H siAV'7
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Jos. D. RICHARD, Clerk. 40 iA9' PRESIDENT

fIoWN TASESl-TAk NorIcE,- The
= Assessment Roll of Taxes levied by the Board
is2 I has been placed in my hands for collection.
All persons ARE hereby informed that the taxes
are new due, and that eau be found at the Office If
.. u. Rlehafd, Esq at the Courthouse, for twenty
auys from lne date OF this notice, for tile purpose Of
sad taxes, after which time, those remain.
ing unpaid Will be collected according to law.
opelopsas, May Ii, 1855.
MlTCHAEL MUSSAND,
- {;niInrtor
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AMERICAN Washington was !
surveyor, and in utter life a farmer. aExpres.
siye silence Muse his praise
Knox was q book-bipder and stntiener.
Morgan-he Of the Gowpens-was q droyer.
Tarleton got from him d sound lecture on that
subject.
Greene was a blacksmith and withaI q Oua.
ker albeit, through all bis southern campaigns,
and particularly at the llataw Springs, he but
Oft the outer man.
Arnold was q grocery and provision store
Keeper IN New Haven, where bis sign is stir
TO be seen-the same that decorated his store
before the Revolution.
Gates, who opened B~nrgoyne's eyes 10 The
tact that he could not march through the
United States with five thousand men, was q
:" regular built soldier, y but after the Reyoln.
tion a farmer.
Warren, the martyr Of Bunker Hill, was A
physician, and hesisated not to exhibit to his
countrymen a SPLENDID example Of the manner
in which American physicians should practice
whel, called upon by their country. =
Marion, the "Swamp-Foxn Of The South
q cowboy.
Sumner the 6 6ghtin y.cock" of South Caro-.
Ina, was q Shepherds boy.
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GH AELAtS ~ AN A-lllstFs

9CIT TIGtfF ~ TF7FA N A--IJSlEFq EEFN
a ]. .L " ~ on aos stasyfss
~ Parish Of ST. Landry. No. $780, n
josephine Guillory, deceased wife of /. Sssgegss
pbiLlffh Stage, Of The PGsh Of 81. lsnlNbt|
wife Of ?. stagg, deceased late 1t Hid pslSSss
having filed a final tableau Of said estate, ascss.
panied by his petition praying that The sains Nj
be hoinologated and confirmed; And whereas IN
prayer OF said petitioe has'heen granted hy nofa#
Of Court dated May -, 1865;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given III al III
sons interested to show cause, ,if3any THEY hisFul;I
within thirty days from the date hereof, whynt
~tahieau should not be hoinosogated and coufrunfa
Clerks Office, Opelousas, Mny Ii, 1853,
2 E&I s.. fhask5
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Every bod, who desires to make cheap and
comfes able arrangements both for the inner
I'D outer man, should not fail to call at S..
Bloch's soon. otherwise they may lose splendid
bargains.
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