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The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF
FREE AND ACCEPTED MAsoNs OF THE STATE OF OHIO
The session of the Grand Lodge commenced upon Tues
day last week. in Columbus and continued during the
week, adj turning Friday. Two hundred and fifty
Two Lodges were by delegates Charters
to number of Lodges heretofore working under
dispensation. Rockton Lodge Franklin Mills,
OF them Twelve Lodges being chartered, the number
in the state is now 3l9.
E. T. Richardson was the delegate from Unity Lodge
Ravenna d Lee Garrettsvle Lodge, Garrettsville;
r. Conrad of Atwater, Alliance Lodge at Alliance.
The following Grand officers elected tn ssrve tbs
| ensuing year: ~ ~'W ~ W
Horace NJ. Stokes, Lebanon G rand Master
Hezekiah L. Hosmer Toledo, Deputy Grand Mastcr
George Webster, steubenve, Senior Grand warden.
Warden. i@nu
FL Phillips, Georgetown, Grand Treasurer.
Jno. u. Caldwell, Cincinnati, Grand Secretary
Columbus was selected by almost uuapimous vote
the place for holding the session of the Crane
Lodge, which will commence the third Tuesdav n
October, 1850.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

ELoQUENCE OF THE BAR.-Une oil the most
eloquent, convincing aud powerful addresses made
70 Portage County Jury, and the most able eff
forts of that gentleman, the speech Tay
lor in the Court of Common pleas, Saturday last
behalf of the plaintiff 10 the of Brituan c. Earl vs.
Courtland Palmer, and others Judge Day the same
sds made characteristicaly clear and argumentatve
address doing much credit to his well known legal ability
The speech of j. L. Ranney Esq in behalf Of the defend
ants, was lawyer like, shrewd and spicy. The Bar o.
Portage County Is Of the most talented and competent
n the Stats. Mr.. Mcclure of the Summit County Bar
aso for the Defence made spirited and Wig
crous effort t., ~ ~,
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

FRANK LEsLIEs' paper for Oct o. is mod
elnumber. 1t contains Illustrations of La Mountains
balloon adventures Pictures of the magnificent we'd
ding in New York, where the Brides dress cost iOOo-
The Sons of Malta celebrating. Portrait of Senator
Broderick, lately murdered in California Engraving of
the Chinese and English War; Comcal pictures, &c
Price cents For sale al the Rayenna Book Store.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

JNo. H. HARMON, once a Ravenna lad, is
the Democratic nominee for Mayor of the city of Detroit
Mr. Harmon has already filled that Office for two terms,
and is no doubt destined be elected third er
Mr.. Harmons father is resident of Ravenna.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

Cows KILLED.-Last Friday the Freight
Train going South demolished cowsa few rods south
of the canal. One of tho belonged to william
Bombarger, the other TO Amasa Canfeli.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

sNow.-There was quite fall of snow in
this vicinity last Friday ght Saturday morning there
were three inches of snow upon the ground. By sul.
day afternoon it had all disapp ared, and in
the enjo, ment of bland and mild October weather.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

School TEACHERS ExAMINATIoN.-The ex.
animation of Teachers the 18th inst was well ateud-
ed, some 80 Teachers being present, from
spectator We have eudeavored to the results the
examination but have failed TO obtain them:
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26
HoRsE FAIR AT CLEvELAsp.-Last wee

unpropiious for Fair, and yet could
be postponeuent account of .he weather. frs
Fair of the Lake Erie Horse Breeders Association
took pce upon the four last days of the week past
The attendance from Ravenna and vicinity was large
We noti,e that the names of J. W. Wilson and n. L
Day. Rayenna, Z. W. Crittenden Franklin appeared re.
quenty upon the lists of Judges.ti3t o ~ i
Hiram Collins, of kaEsnna, took the first premium
In the class calling for matched horses or geldiDgs
hands ard upward $1,000. - iI.s- saa Z. lrtl
Considerable interest was got mp by pairing match
that took place upon the second This match
between Collins and Wateman's Stranger, A. M. Will
sons Raft ling jack and Pittsburgh horse named
Reilly for premium purse of $4,000. ~,
After tile second heat, Stranger taken out tc
have shoe ghaned, and in his absence the other
es went. and he was not admitted upon his return
The summary of the match stood f ~
Felix Laferty Pittsburgh names b.g Reilly 1871
Collins Waterman, Rayenna, names b b..
stranger drawn.
A. M Wilson, Youngstown, names b. z.
ri rine@s.ai s:as, a:is. IA, ai:. 21o :
Jadges.-s Bliss j. W. Wilson, R. H. Abbott, II. L.
Day, l.. W. Critenden.
Class 2 for tbe fastest trottng stallion mile heats
best in to harness, s5oOo the and summary
WIN Fields. Young Royal George. III
l.. feiton, kennebrc 2a
W. II. Felton, Cuba.
Time-2z5, 2:4s, 2:45. = .-7lis zs7 iz"i, - s07
In Glass StaIon nurnosas
ssykss Horse >. Eastman Moro,n ,ot Tho 5., ,.,,;
nm $4,000. T. pa..h,s sc,,,;, a.. -,
s25soo.
In the trotng purse of $780, for horses that have
never shown less than ESQ mile beats bes in r. the
following summary is reported 10,
Black & Meredith, b. m. May Queen. ....... II
a. aooo.s CrerpeF.' ...--...
Collins Waterman,s- G White Foot........ / 3
Time-2:58. 2:54, 2:56, 3:03.
r,.5a.,-s Rl;ss 7 wv ,vn,.a, q ,.,s.ss,. n
L. w. Crittsnden. ->" TX
Glass for Saddle Horses we notice stbat &C. Il.
Har,Ie and j. W. Wilson of Rnyepps septs5ed borsse
'.e .Au' Neaes''iAn oass 'ters were seven Son-
s}
NJ. - A
~ sszsF
m"S f'orence Lan.erman' Youngstown
...'. olnn'iu Auoui"' AfJ 3e
~. -. .so-' go. - -
Nj. ,.'.. I"a." 60 y,'L. l"usH' l,,- 9rEG
The The nrsm,nm. s,,J u rs,a ..a,s as.rass
Mrs. Sarah Garfield. of Auburn First Premium, . SIC
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26
Episcopal Service.
1ayard Taylor writes for Harper Ior November.

Rev. Mr.. Holden of Cuyahoga Falls win hold Episco-
pal Service the Universast Church in this Viage
Sabbath Evening next.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

Robert Fenton's Victory - Match. Making
That Disagreeable Biggs-On Of the Nuns - Efe
Campbeil-aie in Harper for November
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

MAMMOTH PoTAToEs.-Dr. P..Barron, of
Edinpurg has sent to the Round Table Irish Cup po-
totoe weighing three pounds and one ounce.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT WELLsvILLE, GA
heavy fire occurred at wesyiile, Columhiaua County
Ohio early on Friday morning last The fire was first
dcovered quarter of an hour past midnight the rear
part of the warehouse occupied by Wells Vance, The
junior partner, is Mr. Isaac Vance late of Rayenna
The flames had made such progress when discovered
that nothing saved from the warehouse All the
books and papers of the firm were burnt. Wells &
Vance's loss is IS 500. Insured 50 tO0.
The Millinery shop Of Mrs ingalls,, adjoining the
warehouse, was also burned. When Mr.. Vance and
others first arrived at the scene of cona ration Mrs
Ingalls, and her daughter, who occupied upper
were seen at the window, the flames smoke b Low
cutting of their egress. The daughter each
in her night clothes, jumped from window and
caught in the descent by below Mrs. Ingolls
slightly hurther daughter escaped without injury
They lost all their clothing gold watch and othe
articles of value portion of the Millinery goods were
saved. $3.50
Mr.. Vance, who first upon the ground after tie
ALARM could have saved portion of his property
seeing the peril of Mrs ingalls, and her daughter
generously devoted himself with Others to their
and when that accomplished all access to his bu lid
ing cut off.
The flames spread rapidly, taking in their range the
following buildings: The National Honse kept by VIM
Cooper, was burned together with the stables
NJ Bowers, Grocery and Bakery. Goods mostly saved.
Mr.. scott's saddlery shop.
William Nichoson's Shoe Shop and dwelling House.
1T. Prosser's Dwelling House. Insured $500.
A Dutch Grocery and Bakery.
The National House. and warehouse occupied BY Well.
Vance, were owned by Andrew Mcmillan. He has al
insurance of $4,000. .a--
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

In Silver Top Extension Holders. Todd &
Reynolds Gold Pens be bought the Ravenna Book
Store.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

We are indebted to Express Messenger,
John Lamb, for Pittsburgh Dailies.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

Cooley for November is the best Magazine
of the season.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

The Volcanoes of Central America are in
Harper for November
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26
OCToBER.-

The woods OF October how brightly they CLEAN,
When sunlight is streaming their branches between;
The crimson and orange, the green and the gold,
All forming picture most fair to heholdi
love there to wander at twilight alone,
And list to the wild winds low, musical moan,
As 1t siDgeth dirge for the summer departed,
A requim low for the desolate hearted.
The skies of October, how soft is their hue,
When sunlight and roselght are bleDdid with blue,
And fair Aeecy clouds float in quiet away,
Like islands Of peace in some beautiful hay!
And when right drsweth round her dark mantle o
gloom,
The fair shining stars the deep darkness Hume,
And gimmer like lights in those mansions of love
Which Christ hath prepared for His children above.
o dear native month best beloved of the yearf
The children Of summer may call thee severr
And weep that thy rude winds should scatter the flower
Which blossomed so brightly in summers gay bowers;
But 10 me with instruction thou ever art rife (;
FOR thou bringest to mind the October of If.
And youths summer, know, is not always to stay
Sot always we hssk in the sunlight of May.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

Harper for November is received at the
Ravenna Book Store
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26
D E E B F IELD.

HOMER DUNLAP, son of Mr. Charles Dunlap,
of Deerheld died the 7th inst II. was in his nen-
ty-sixth year. few weeks since he went 10 Illinois,
where lie contracted his last sickness. and 10
his home on the 9Th inst as IL proved, to die
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

Todd and Reynolds superior Gold Pens
without holders, may be bought the Rayenna Book
Store.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

Ihe Ravenna Book store has a fne lot of
chss Men and Boards, Gsmmou Boards, Cbsokers &c
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26
DEsrRUcr1yE Fire At WE1Iev,,,r o

liz you want to buy good Sold Pen, ask
for Todd Reynolds at the Rayenna Book Sto1a
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

Cooley, Peterson, Ballou, Nick Max and
Harper for November, the Rayenna Book Store.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

HOOP SKIRTS, a Terrific pile,-white
and and eoored cheaper than ever-sll prices. WE DO
least money We sell capital skirt for ONE Dolar-
also new skirt supporter and hustle combined for 25c
| the best thing of the kind in
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

We would call particular attention to our stock of
f r e m c IN WI e RI m O 9
Plain Plaid and Figured We selling good all WOO
the thing for the little folks
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26
Shilling Prints, any quantity,
all colors, kiuds aud stylesal fluid just thing
they want.

Our stock OF ri A w l. s. we venture to
say, can't be heat Bay State immense pile Brocha,
long aud squaP Stella with Fancy and Brocha Rorders
all Also, pile of Cents shawls lower prices
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26
ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GRAND LODGE

Harper for November has the Rice Lands
of the South, illustrated.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

HORSE FAIR AT CUYAHoGA FALLs.-The last
Fair of the announced place at Cuyahcga
Falls October 25th, Tuesday 26t, Wednesday, 27th
Thursday 18th, Friday. The trottng track has been
much improved since the early Fair held there
excellent condition. Some of the best horses in the
country will no doubt be shown this Fair. The man
agament announce the following programme:
FIRST DAY.
NJ. Proprietors' Purse, two miles and repeat run
ming. ...........................S1 S10O
p NJ Mile heats, best in 5, running SO
! SECOND DAY.
A. M Trotting, free any S;aon.) mile heats. 100
p NJ. Free for any four year old, mile 40
Troting, free for any three year old hIly, ,n,iIe
meats 80
! THIRD DAY.
A. n. Mile heats, free to any Elk year old that has
never won purse. so
p Ne Trotfing mile heats, best in 8, free for any
mare or geldng.. ........................ IS
| FOURTH DAY.
| A. N. premium of $40 will be awarded to the
Stallion showing TIE five best colts, on the
g-nund, three years old and under-siyl size
| ~ and action to be especially considered and
S. to each of the colts.
P. N. Pacing Racking, open to all (except the
| Hatch horse, for purse of. ................ 20
Entranc, fees all the above ten per cent Not less
|
H. n .t~--l Al
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

Todd and Reynolds Gold Pens in Screw
Extension Desk Holders in desk holders with box may
be bought cheap at the Ravenna Book Store
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

Harper for November closes the XIX volume.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26
ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE of MAILS
AT RAvENNA, OHIO

DAnY-Going Nor1 via: Raiiroad
Depart a. 5:3i. A. NJ. Mail close at SEQ, A. ".
pAlLY-G Going South ria: Railroad
Depart at I1.22. A. NJ. Mail close at 1859, A. NJ
TRE Enoa Valley.
Arrive, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 12 80
Depart, Monday. Wednesday and Friday, at Is, 81
M. Mail closes nj 12. NJ. ..-s
. EAE EWEEKLY-NescfonF Falls.
,i. Arrive every Monday and Friday by IL, NJ Depar
same days at l0O NJ. Mail closes at l2 30 2. NJ
SEAL WEEKLY-ChaTdoz
Arrive every Wednesday and Friday, by 4, P. M
Departeyery Tuesday and Thursday at J, A. n.
Post office at Rayenna:
OPEN at 7,3o. A. u. CLOSE a. 8. ?. NJ Daily, sun
days excepted. r. A. GILLETTE. M
Ravenna Passenger Timetable.
Cleveland and Pittsbargh Rail Road
GOING NORTH.
RAVENNA AND cLEyELAN D.
ruFe-tk Leave Rayen1a Arrive at Cleveland
Accommodation Train. .923 .........1II8 H.
MaiITrain. 5:3l go
EEpresstrain, 5;64 Is
= -'a GOING SOUTH.
Leave Arrive at
Ravenna. Alliance Pittsburgh
Mail lz2 400
Expess train. 10:3f ll:ll 2:i5 A. n.
Ac M dation Trn6:52 Arrives at Bayard s:27 P
5ass GOING SOUTH,
Trains leave Cleveland follows -
Mail Trn 1000 Am; AcTrn ASS Exp ,9:25
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

Carpeting, a good stock at low fig
ures Oil Cloths, OF different patterns, A., 81
and 81, cheaper than ever.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

Cloths, CassimereS and Vestings, an endless
variety. Any wanting anything in this LIN will do
well to examine stock.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

Cooley ssr November has the latest fashions.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

BOOTS AND SHOES--Men's, Women's,
Boys, Girls, and Chldrens any quantity size and
any price. We have few cases of MEMS THICK
BOOTS, which We will warrant equal to any custom
made.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26

Relief for those who suffered by
II F"GD@H
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26
HATS AND GAPS.

The GentIean that Writes such Equise Stories, The
Ledger Man, tells hest took of Hats and
Caps In the county, and are selling them very low
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26
Cloths, ,Cassimeres & Vestings

The Ravenna Book Store has Willow Cabs
Willow work-stands, Willow Chairs--all new and prot.
", and prices low.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26
ELoouENcE OF THE BAR-one Of the mo,

Todd & Raynold's Gold peus are the best.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-15

uu.iou of Slavery at least from H,sterr Virginia.
And. a. Mr.. Letcher is Q man Of quite average
SIRE sdness and has eyes in the front Of his hesd,
Il is quite probable that he believes Slavery cure
to Virginia TO- day, Is he did when he signed that
letter. But Mr.. Letcher il political aspirans'
wbose hopes and fortunes are identified with the
success Of the Democratic party, which is essen
italy and eminently Pro- Slavery party-which is
intent no. on banishing Slavery from Virgins, but
on extending its power and dominion. Dir. GOsg'n'
therefore, may read the Rafner letter on every
stump in Virginia, and ram it down with pun
gent speech; and, when the fourth Thursday 10
May comes along the slave breeders slsve-traders
and Pro-Slayery loaiers will walk up to the polls
and vote not for Goggin but for Letcher. All that
Mr.. Goggn will say on this subject viii 1--WE pre-
sume) be true, for he is an honest, fair man; but
il will not all upset the facts that the Democratic is
the more decidedly, invinciby Pro-Slavery party,
and that Mr. Letcher is its candidate. And those
facts will overbear all Mr.. Goggins documents and
eloquenee and bear John Letcher into the Chief
Msgistrscy.
Had there been lire Wing party in Virginia-a
party looking hopefully toward the Future, not
broodipg over memories of the Psst-this Conven-
ton might have been indeed sign Of PROMISE
means of reunitng and reinspiring the National
Opposition. Had the South been represented BY
.uch Wing. in 1854, and had they unitedly taken
ground sgainst the overthrow of the Missouri
Compact, the Wing party would have this day been
in power at Washington, with fair prospect of
LONG life and usefulness. And now, the Wings Of
Virginia might have revivifei their party and Sc
cured its future sscendency BY simply eschewing
all this ridiculous and futile attempt TO prove theirs
the genuine, reliable Pro- Slavery party, and pass
ing instead these two resolves:
I. That we hold, with Washington, Patrick Henry,
Jefferson George Mason, and nearly all the grest men
of Vrgnis's great era, that Human Slavery is not
coed 10 be upheld perpetuated, extended but al evil
TO be patiently endured and carefully restricted until
il can be fully eradicsted.
.. That Slavery in Virginia shsl cease on or before
the 18th Of July, 1876.
On this platform, the Wings of Virginia would
net have carried their State in 1859, but they would
have secured National triumph in 1860, and a
State triumph within few years thereafter. And
that triumph would have been more benefcent and
far reaching than any that Messrs. Goggn Co ever
dreamed Of Itwould have doubled the value of the
coil of Virginia at once, and doubled her Free Pop
ulation within the next twenty years, and her
proper weight in the Confederacy within genera
ton. Whenever they shall comprehend and act on
these truths-and not before-the Wings Of Viz
einia will be on the high rosd to victory.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-15
Rad LOGIC,

All the advocstes for the revival Of the African
slave trade are We believe, without single e1cep
ton, strenuous advocates for the acquisition Of
Cuba. Between stealing slaves on the coast Of
Africs and stealing islands in the West Indes-or,
if the parties concerned prefer that phraseolosy,
between buying .lsves on the coast of Africa and
buying islands in the West Indies-there is sort
Of simihtude, both appealing alike to an unbri-
died lust of gain, which may easily enable US to
undentand why those who go in fox the first should
also dash headlong into the second. And yet if our
advocates Of the revival of the African alave-trsds
would stop moment to consider they would per-
ceive at once that the grounds on which they urge
the revival Of the African slave trade ought, if
there is the least particle Of logic in them to make
them utterly hostile to the acquisition of Cuba.
The ground upon which the revival of the
African slave trade il advocated il purely Dem.
Ocratic. The project is based on . tender re-
gard for equality, and Democratic hostility to
al monopoGes. The price Of slaves, owing to the
insuthcieucy Of the domestic supply, has risen to
sueh hight as to render them luxury, srgrossed
BY comparatively few, and utterly beyond the
reach Of the great body of tho good Democrats Of
the Southern States. Not oaly that, but Irish
Democrats eUigratirs to tbs country experience
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-15
uuUv vopK DAILY TRJRJJNE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY l5, 1857

. similar difficulty in rsaIizins their v's'ons Of 70
publican liberty BY becoming the owners Of gangs
Of negroes. 1t i, to remedy this esd state OF
thnrs that the revival Of tho African slsyetrade Is
proposed. By increasing the supply of negroes IL
is expected to lower the price, 90 Is to bring rem
within the reach Of the great body OF Southern
Democrats. Let these enthusiastic advocates for
equality consider for moment what must nece'-
ssrly be the effect of the acquisition Of Cuba
Will Il not of necessity tend to enhance the very
evil of which they now so bitterly complain Inc
great want Of Cuba, st this time, is labor. lt Is
only BY the application of fresh labor that those
large tracts Of virgin land, of which we hear so
much, can be put to any use. So great IS the de-
m.nd for slave labor in Cuba as TO sustain the
African slave trade, in spite Of its prohibition by
law. and the risks by which it is attended. Annex
Cuba TO the United States, snd the Cuban planters
would Immediately ,ppear in all our slave markets
a. purchasers, and with this new competition,
prices must, Of necessity, go up higher than ever
before. The annexation Of Cuba might perhaps,
realize that anticipation OF which Gov. wise
was disappointed BY the erection Of California into
free State il might carry up the market price Oh
good working hauds to five thousand dollars In thst
state of the market, what would become OF all the
project, for gthening the fouadations OF Ssv'
cry BY giving to the great body of the voters
share in its advantages and personal interest IN
its sustentatiou' Nor would the mass of the non
Shareholders be the only sufferers BY this enhance
ment in the cost Of slaves. 1t might be benefit
to those who breed slaves for sale; and it was IN
this point of visw-we suppose, that Gov. wise
retarded with so much esgerness the rising OF the
price to FIVE thousand dollars. 1t might benefit
few idle capitalists, who live by hiring out their
slaves. But what would be its effect upon the
great body of the employers Of slave labor No
body but the decidedly rich would be able to invest
for household service fifteen or twenty thousand
dolars-and few respectable Southern households
find it possible to get on without at least three or
four slayes-while, in every branch Of productive
industry, the amount Of capital required to carry 1t
on would be seriously enhanced, and the cOst of
production correspondinsIy increased. The Diff
Guilty in the way of starting young men in life, al
ready so seriously felt in the South, would grow
.till greater; and the monopoly of slave labor,
already so close as to begin to be odious, would
grow closer and closer. Even the rise in the yaqe
of slaves would be mors than set of by a decline
in the value of land thrown out OF cultivation By
the high cost of labor.