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thus to establish a national police to inter.
ferc between the citizens of any one dis,
trict 7 And why should the natural birth.
right of every American citizen, the pow
cr of self-gOvernment, whether in large or
small bodies, be taken away ? at is nci.
ther natural nor proper that the President.
and both houses of Congress, representing
the talent and having in charge the wei
fare of thirty millions of people, should
fritter away their time in the details of a
municipal code for a few thousand squat
ters, who uced but few laws, and those Of
the simplest kind )" and who know better
what they themselves need than those un
acquainted with their precise situation.
If Congress enacts our fundamental law
if she continues to interfere with our do
nestle policy, | cannot see why she shonld
make slavery an exception. Failing to
find any clause in the Constitution giving
the general government the power they
now exercise, if she has such power, aud
has good reasons for exercising it, | would
he pleased to be informed upon the subject.
Ny article has already been extended to
too great length; not, however, exhaust
ing the subject of
NON-INTERVENTION.
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SEATTLE, W. I, Sept. 30, 1859.

'A''A+t w - ~ - @SSN'
MR. EDITOR AS you have neither been
favored nor afflicted by a correspondence
from Old hing for many is the day." l
herewith drop you a line of news and
gossip, and indulge in few sautary reAec-
tons on politics generally.
Gen. Frank Matthias has Just returned
from the Snoqualmoo Pass Road Expedi-
ton, and reports the road as being rapidly
completed ; the expedition moving at the
rate Of from two to three miles per day,
and that the road when he left lacked but
fifteen miles of completion through the
Pass.
But TO politics. The great question now
before the people, pertaining to the policy
Of our government, is that of non-intern-
vention by the general government, with
the question of slavery in the Territories
and embryo States. The enemies of de-
mocracy are trying TO raise q question as
to whether the Charleston Convention will
reafirm this fundamental principle of the
party, upon which the last Presidential
canvass met and gained signal victory
over the opposition thus hoping 10 secure
to themselves all those who are disaffected,
from whatever cause, whether they agree
with til em in political faith, or in hatred to
the dem mocracy only.
That the doctrine Of non-intervention
with slavery in the Territories, thus leav-
ing them free to regulate this matter for
themselves, sH6jeot only 10 The Constitution
will be reaflirmed by The Charleston Con-
vention, | have not the slightest doubt
Though the southern 6re-eaters would raise
three hearty cheers should Congress inter-
vene and protect slavery in the Territories,
yet the wiser portion know that the power
of Congress to intervene for its protection
once admitted, the common mind being un-
able to perceive the distinction between in
tervention to protect and Intervention TO
prohibit, and the non-slayeholding States
holding the balance Of power, that the far
ther extension would be prohibited, even
though the people Of the Territories them
selves desired the institution. BY such q
step, on the question of interest, the south
have all 10 lose and nothing to gain, be-
sides sacrificing the principles for which
we have long aud successfully contended-
the marry to whom the limited states are
indebted for the exhaustion of our bopnda-
nv and the nroper administration of GOV.
eminent dnrin0 the major norton of the
time since tbe Presidential term Of John
Adams
There is n ouestion however founded. as
I take il upon democratic doctrine that
has not been apitated sufficiently TO bring
it fairly before the people. which is of vast
imnortance TO the beople Of the Territories
and il is the non.ipteryention of the general
government with the domestic concerns of
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For the Pioneer and Democrat.
Trip to Neah Bay.

On the 14th September, l left Port
Townsend in canoe with Mr. j. B. Web
ster, for Neah Bay, Cape Flattery, via Vic
toris. The canoe was one the large size,
Chinook model, owned by " StceL," one Of
the Macah chiefs.
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some other of the coast tribes, is the chon.
ical Chinese shaped hat, made from roots
and fbres of the fir or spruce. These hats
were introduced among the coast Indians
by party Of Chinese, brought over TO
Noothen by Lieut.. McarS, in l7SS, and who
afterwards took Indian wives and remained
with them. Other peculiarities of dress
among the Macahs, are their bear skin
capes with which all the men are furnished,
and are worn as protection against rain.
The legends and interesting anecdotes
related to me by these Indians, | have not
time at present to write out, but shall do
so at more convenient time.
GOOD LIVING.
The old adage that "God sends meat
and the devil sends cooks" does not apply
to my friend Webster's culinary depart.
ment. o Epicurus himself would have re-
joiced over the nice and palatable dishes Of
fresh Goldfish tongues fried, fresh halbut
fins broiled, fresh salmon baked, together
with side dishes of sea-eggs-deep sea oys-
ters and brook trout, with puddngs made
Of the luscious sallal and other of the rich
berries of the season, winding up with cram
berry tartS and pies ; the whole the pro-
duet OF the ocean and land in the immedi-
ate vicinity OF the house.
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RETURN.

A week was quickly and pleasantly
passed, and on the 23d, after parting from
my hospitable friends, left for Port
Townsend in boat with Mr.. Muggs and
three Indians, aud arrived safely on the
25th, with no adventure excepting being
nearly swamped in gale.
j. G. SWAN.
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INDIAN SONGS.

1t was a most splendid night, the moon
little past the full shone bright and clear,
and as the Indians padded along, they en-
hVened the journey with songs and cho-
ruses, making such excellent harmony that
/ forgave them for their dirt, and forgot
the smell of sinking whale oil and dried
salmon, the odor of which had strongly
mpregnated our canoe aud contents
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RACE ROCK LIGHT HOUSE.

At I P. NJ, we left for Neah Bay. The
hurry Of the Indians was to secure the ebb
tide, which was now running strongly.
We noticed as we passed, that the work
OF erecting light house on Race Rocks
BY the English Government has already
commenced. and workmen were blasting
down the ledge for the foundations.
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AURORA BOREALIS.

At midnight we had a most magnificent
and brilliant scene The aurora, with all
the varied colors of the rainbow, shot up
its rays to the zenith, lighting the heavens
in addition to the moonlight, till it seemed
as bright as broad day. We were then in
the centre of the straits Of Fuca, and, as /
lay in the canoe enjoying the splendid
sight, Swell told NE legend respecting
the aurora.
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DUNGINEss.

We reached Dunginess spit about mid
night, and remained there all night. We
found three other Macah canoes, filled
with Indians, already at Dunginess, who
accompanied US early next morning to
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OLYMPIA WASHINGTON TERRITORY FRIDAY OCTOBER A. 1852

his home by a party Of five Macah Indi-
ans, the oStensible cause of which was Il
difficulty about matter Of trade, but | am
satisfied that the real cause Of ill feeling
towards not only Mr. Webster, but all
other white men, which is felt by many Of
the Macah Indians, originated from causes
with which Mr.. w. had nothing to do.
But as Col. Simmons has gone down to
investigate the matter, | shall defer my
comments till future time.
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We reached Race Rocks at P. NJ,
and went ashore to cook supper, during
which operation, Mr.. w. and myself went
to the house Of some settlers to purchase
milk and potatoes. We were kindly furn-
iShed with the latter, but there was no
milk on the premises; we were, however,
entertained by one of
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SHELL NOSE AND EAR ORNAMENTS.

The females aud many Of the men of the
Macah tribe, wear pieces of muSsel-shell
suspended from their noses and ears. These
shells have the greenish pearly hue of the
abellone Of California. They are much
priced, but are uucouth in appearance, aud
give to the wearer a repulsive look.
CHINESE HATS.
The usual head dress of the Macah and
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ATTACK on Mr.. WEBSTER.
Mr.. Webster was recently attacked in
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LARGE BOARDS.

In several of the lodges l saw cedar
boards from FIVE to eight feet wide, on
which were painted various hieroglyphics,
indications of various kinds of IomaRauos
These boards arc procured of the Nittinat
Indians, and are objects of curiosity They
vary in length from ten to twenty feet, and
are split oil from the tree by means of lit
tie wedges which have to be applied with
skill and care.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-27
SUPREME COTRT.

SATURDAY, May 81.
Inc Term Of the Supreme Court held here dur.
ing the past two weeks is now closed. The fol-
lowing cases from Chittenden County have bcec
argued in addition to those already reported
Underwood vs. Cole and Morscs Mack for
defendants and A. Peck for plaintiff.
Villas and Platt vs.. Paul; Roberts for defendant
and a. Peek for plaintiffs
ianford VS.. Paine and trustee; F. G. Hill and
A. Peck for plaintiff, Shaw for Trustee.
Roth Co., VS.. Colvin Allen g. Co : Hard and
D. French for Defendants, Chittcnden and Roberts
for plaintiffs.
Ward VS.. Whitney, E1munds and II. b. Smith
for defendant, Hard and J. French for plaintiff,
Lander jr., VS.. Scaver; Edmunds for defendant.
Roberts and Chittenden for plaintiff.
Austin VS.. Chttenden Edmunds for defendant.
Hard and J. French for plaintiff.
John Peck ct. al. vs. Esti.o e Kidder; Shaw
for defendant Edmunds for plaintiff
Elwell VS.. Martin and trustee; Shaw and Ro.
bert' for defendants, Edmunds and J. French for
plaintiff.
Gaylord vs. Soragcni j. Mack for defendant
Shaw for plaintiff.
Paul VS.. Burton ct al. ; Chttenden AMI A. Peck
for defendant, Shaw for plaintiff
Henry ct al. VS.. Jackson et al. Elnund. for
defendants, J. French and Hard for orators.
churchils vs.. Cole and underwood Underwood
and A. Peck for defendant, Underwood and Ed.
munds for orators.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-27
THE LAW OE ISIRN

The Supreme Court of this State, at its
February term 1859, in Bennington Co.,
made the following decision in the case of
Corlss X Co, Estes. We find it stated in
the Law Reporter for April.
Where commission merchant in New
York, according to the custom OF the business
in that city. charged his correspondent one
and one half per centum upon money ad-
vanced as II commission for making the ad-
vance, and interest upon the money from the
time of the advancement, it was heid tina,
this being done without any corrupt intent,
and being also held by the courts OF that
State not to be usurious, must be SO held here,
the law Of the place of contract being con
elusive upon that point.
That such Il transaction is wanting in the
essential clement of II usurious contract,
whereby it is made void IN toto that is, the
corrupt intent to reserve and to take above
the legal rate of interest. That being the
form of the statute in New York, a contract
cannot be brought within it without the
concurrence of the minds Of the parties to
the contract in this corrupt intent.
But where the statute, as in this State,
merely requires the excess above the legal
rate Of interest to be expurged IN assessing
the amount due, such claim, if the trans
action occurred here. must certainly wear
very much the aspect of one reserving an ex-
cess of interest. For if the party can charge
low commission for advancing money, in
addition 10 the legal interest, hemay equally
well charge higher one, and it will thus
become direct violation of the terms and of
the essence and spirit of the statute. For SO
far as the money advanced is concerned, it is
a loan, and nothing more, in fact, whatever
disguise it may assume in the course of its
accomplishment 1t was SO held in Burton
Y. Blar, % VI. r. Isl.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-27
PERSO

Mldshipman GEO. NJ. BLoDcE1r, son of
our townsman, L. p. Bodgett, has recently
passed his examination as passed Midship-
man. with high credit. and has bocn ur,-
pointed Sailing Master of the sloop-of- f-wur
John Adams. Mr.. Blodgett distinguished
himself both in the naval school and On ship
board, and is the only one of his class who
has been promoted above the grade of passed
Mldshipmen-a distinction the more credlta-
bic from the fact that he was the Youngest
in his class.
We noticed in the list of arrivals at New
York, recently, the names of PRor. j.
ToRREY and his daughters, by Steamer Flor
'dd, from Savannah. Prof. Torrev has re-
turn d to his home and duties in the Cniyer.
sty, and we are rejoced to learn that he
comes with health fully restored by his WIN
ter in Florida.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-27

districts, and where labor will tell more eff
GENTLY, where the colporter can labor, can
sp,ak freely, and distribute the most earnest
radical anti-slavcry matter. Take as exam
pes the following counties in this State
Bourbon has II population Of 7,O66 slaves,
with only 1855 whites: few voters, and
then 50 much pro-slavcrysm, that free speech
Will not be tolerated. Campbell County, on
the border. has a white population OF twelve
thousand, with only III slaves. Here is
great liberty Of speech, and where rioters @
in such numbers as to override the illiberal
in slave districts. Again, Woodford County
has 6,37G slaves; with only j,S7S whites
pro slavery, with lew voters. Pulaski, out
in the interior. has l2.S6l whites, with l.
3OI slaves Here again are liberty and free
speech voters. In these non-slavcholdng
counties you can get the ear Of the public
NOW, in such counties anti-savery col
portcrs have been travelling for some six or
eight years. They have been few in num-
bcr for the want of efficient colporters and
means to sustain them. Give the men and
the means, and the work be done.
"Minsters and olporters have distributed
here thousands of tracts, showing the sinful
ness of slaveholding. the duty of immediate
emancipation, its practicability, the duty of
voting for righteous rulers, etc, etc
'Glvc us tracts, and money to sustain col
porters, and we will find men who will dis
tribute wisely.
81 do not think YOU need restrict YOUR
publications to evils growing 1dt ui the Svs-
tenn. lou may attack the tree itself, Just as
you would riracyor adultery. You may too,
publish against 1t in all its relations, polti-
rs well as Individual and social. and thuu-
sands will gladly read in slave States. The
Lord prosper you
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-27
THE MANIFESTO OF LOUIS Ma.
POLEON.

| Tho following is the communication Of the
Emperor Of the French to the Corps Legisla-
| tiff.
"Austria, by ordering the entering of her
| army into the territories of Sardinia, our
ally, has declared war against us. She thus
violated treaties, and menaces our frontiers.
All the Great Powers have protested against
| this act of aggression. Piedmont hay ng ac-
cepted the conditions, one asks-what can be
the reason of this sudden invasion? 1t is because
Austria has driven matters to such an ex-
trcmitv that her dominion must either ex-
| tend to the Alps, or Italy must be free to the
shores of the Adriatic, for every corner of
Italy which remains independent cndangers
the power of Austria Hitherto moderation
has been the rule of my conduct, but now
energy becomes my first duty France must
now to arms and resolutely tell Europe |
wish not for conquest, but | am determined
firmly to maintlin my national and tradition
al policy. observe treaties, on condition
that they are not violated against me. re-
spect territories, and the right of neutral
powers; but boldly avow my sympathies
with people whose history is mingled with
our own, and who now groan under Il foreign
oppression. France has shown her hatred
OF anarchy. Her will was to give me power
sufficiently strong to reduce into subiection
abettors of disorder and incorrigble members
OF old factions who are incessantly seen con-
cludlng compactc with our enemies; but she
| has not for that purpose abandoned our civ
iizing character Her natural allies have
always been those who desire ameioration of
the human race, and when she draws the
sword, it is not to govern, but to free. The
object, then, of this war is to restore Italy to
har TO,
masters-and we shall then have upon our
frontiers friendly people who will owe to
us their independence. We do not enter It.
ally to foment disorder, to disturb the power
of our holy father, whom we placed upon
his throne,-but to remove from HIM this
foreign pressure which burdens the whole
peninsula, and TO help establish order there,
based upon lawful, satisfied interests In
fine, then, we enter the classic ground rend-
cred illustrous by 50 many victories, to seek
the footsteps OF our fathers. God grant that
we may be worthy of them, am about to
place myself at the head of the Army.
! leave to France the Empress and
my son, seconded by the experience and the
enlightenment of the Emperor's last surviv-
ing brother. She will understand how to show
herself worthy of the grandeur of her mission
| confide them to the valor of the army which
remains in France to keep watch upon our
frontiers, and to guard our homes. confde
them to the patriotism ofthe National Guard
Il confde them, in word, to the entire
people, who will encrcle them with that aff-
ection and devotedness Of which | daily re-
ceive so many proofs.
Courage then and Union. Our country is
again about to show the world that she has
not degenerated. Providence will bless our
Efforts, for that course is holy in the eyes of
God, which rests on justice, humanity, love
of country, and independence.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-27
From the Ny Courier and Enquier
rHE "PROFEsSOR's" THEOLOC

1--WE do not propose to analyze this last
arrival from the Breakfast Table MAY
number. Even were this necessary,
leading article would not be the place
for 1t. But what we mean to do is to enter
our emphatic protest against this mans en-
ployment of Il popular magazine as a vehicle
to diifuse his mocking skeptcal spirit among
the youth Of our land. If he chooses to des-
pise Christian doctrine, as accepted by the
great body OF Christian men, let him do il
this is a land Of free opinion but he has
no right to peryert u literary organ to tie
unhallowed use Of teaching others to despise
it. The atlantic Monthly is "a Magazine of
literature, art, and politics. That is the
declaration made on its title-page; and as
such it has been commended by the news
paper press, both secular and religious, and
has obtained wide circulation. 1t never pro-
iessed to deal with religion, and those who
nave subscribed for it AS well us those who
nave aided in gaining for 1t the public con-
ndehce' nave done so with the understanding
tn"t II was to adhere to its designated pro-
vince anu let religioL alone Such being
the case wanton stepping aside to attack
igiOn-whether covertly or onenIv II
matters not-iS u preach of good faith; it is
downright perfdy.
$50 iaI as regards tn. writer himself there
Is little real strength in him. lie belongs to
the breed 0f men SO well described by Car
lyle, in his ssay ON Noltaire, as the persi-
feurs. He has similar viyacity ofintellect,
similar leyty Of temperament, and many
loosely floating elements Of goodness in his
heart; yet e e'sentially Il mocker, light, ftful
i, l,s'e,ontlnuous, carrying IA knowing air Of
p'llosophic insight, and able to penetrate
the surface OF human life with the sbarnest
slahce' but beyond that powerless. In this
respect he is precisely like what is said of the
great prototype Of the tribe Below the
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-27

RULES FOR TRAvrLLERs.-The following
rules, all of which, we believe, are founded
on legal decisions, are ofsufiicient importance
to travellers to be committed to memory -
1t has been largely decided that applicants
for tickets on rail roads can he elected from
the cars if they do not offer the exact amount
of their fare. Conductors are not bound tc
make change.
All rail road tickets are good until used,
and conditions "good for this day only or
otherwise limiting the time of genuineness,
are of no account
Passengers who lose their tickets can be
elected from the cars unless thev purchase n
second one.
Passengers are bound to observe dccorum
in the cars, and are obliged to comply with
all reasonable demands to show tickets.
Standing upon the platform, or otherwise
violating rule of the company, renders
person liable to be put from the train.
No person has any right to monopoize
more seats than he has paid for, and any
article left in the seat while the owner is
temporarily absent, entities him to the place
on his return.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-27
VERMONT ITEMS.

A correspondent of the Rutland Herald
boasts Of having made 40 lbs. of maple sugar
from 3 trees, this spring
In Weston, on the 10th instant. man
named Clark Shattuck, supposed to be par
TALLY insane, attempted to commit suicide
by hanging himself in his barn. He made
a fast knot in the rope however, instead of a
slip knot, and his wife found him hanging
before life was extinct. A brother of his
committed suicide by drowning early this
spring.
Patents were issued May 18th. to SYLVIA
nus Richardson of Jericho, Vermont, for In
proved water wheel, and to George W. Sim
mons and George II, Simmons of Bennington,
Vt, for improved vinegar cruet or bottle;
also, to S. b. Spaulding of Brandon for ad-
ditional Improvement in cooking stoves.
An Irishman named Kennedy was fined
SIS in Rutland the other day for having been
the aggressor in fist fight,
The Argus says that married man in
Bellows Falls took offence at something said
to his wife, the other day, got a pistol, sought
out the offender and would have shot him.
but for the interference of bystanders. His
name was not Sickles
The Rutland Herald acknowledges the re-
ceipt of splendid loaf of cake from the
Young Ladies of Castleton. Does that
mean that the Young Ladies have been get
ting married?
The Bennington Banner says Bear,
weighing Alb pounds was killed in Shafts
bury, last week. He had killed no less than
serenity sheep in that town within the two
previous weeks.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-27

IHE PIKE's PEAKERs.-Thc latest accounts
give a deplorable picture of the suffering
among the thousands who under the insane
deluson that mining at Pixies Peak, near
the Rocky mountains, would speedily make
them rich, hurried off tn that wilderness with
lttie or no preparation for the prvations
which they were to undergo. So far as got
ting gold is concerned, it appears that disap-
polntment has been the general lot II is es-
umated, says the news from St. Louis Nav
18th, that 20, 200 men are now on their wav
back, AL or most of whom, destitute of money
and the necessarics of life. are perfcctlv
reckless. Desperate threats are made of
burning Omaha, st. Joseph, Lcavenworth.
ana other towns, in consequence of the de-
ception used to induce emigration. Two
thousand men are reported fifty miles west
of Omaha in starving condition.