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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-02-16

TRIAL OF STEPHENs.-Th trial of
Stephens was concluded on the 4th
inst. No new evidence was adduced.
The speeches of counsel were mostly
of a political character, discussing the
present position of the political ques-
tons between the North and South.
The case was submitted to the jury
at four O'Clock. They then retired, and
after fifteen minutes absence, returned
with a verdict of Guilty of all the
counts.
The prisoner received the verdict
with the most perfect Indifference, and
smiled at the announcement.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-02-16

Mr.. Hamilton, the colleague of Mr..
Regan, was also excused from serving
on the Committee of Private Land
Claims, for similar reasons.
Mr.. Hughes asked, but failed to get
leave to introduce bill to establish an
additional Executive Department, to
be called the Agricultural Department.
Mr. Stevenson presented the memoir
ial of Mr.. Jas. Christman, contesting
the seat of Mr.. Davis, of Maryland.
Both memorials were referred to the
Committee on Elections. In
The House then adjourned.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-02-16

"a 1t should be except before" the
Northern Democracy that the Alabama
Democratic State Convention has
adopted platform existing on Con
gressional protection for Slavery in the
Territories, and that they have appoint
ed delegates to Charleston with in
structions to withdraw if the Conven-
ton fails to endorse the said slave code
platform of Alabama.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-02-16
From the New Orleans Delta Jan. %.

From the New orleans Delta JAM ~
Not long since, the Natchez Free
Trader. and subsequently the Missis-
sippian, published the following letter,
written in 1856, by the late John An
thony Quitman, to valued and conf
Dental friend in Mississippi in which
the writer speaks of an interview with
Douglas, ard bears testimony to the
latter's endorsement of the principle
of Federal protection to slavery in the
Territories, and utter opposition to
the abominable doctrine of squatter
sovereignty. The production of this
evidence made anything but a seemly
and pleasant case for Douglas, who
was at that time stoutly denying that
he ever held any other than his present
position on the question of slavery in
the Territories. 1t was the voice of q
dead witness whose name is consecra-
ted as a symbol of lofty honor and un-
compromising veracity, coming to con-
found alike his special pleading and
angry denial. As political tactics go,
if Quitman had political fault, it was
his utter disqualification to play sue
cessful role of duplicity, equivocation
and concealment. Singleness and
unity marked his whole life and char
acter. He could comprehend but one
meaning in what was said to him by
others he had but one meaning to
convey when he spoke to others. 1t
was the law of his nature to be frank;
it was an intellectual and moral neces-
sity with him to develop his opinions
to their logical utterance. When the
point blank evidence of such man is
brought into court against Douglas,
we see no further use of either prosecu-
ton or defense. The case might as
well rest there, and judgement be
entered against the accused:
WASHINGTON, March "a, 1856.
Ny DEAR SIR: be-
lieve that at this day the Northern De-
mocracy are sounder and more reliable
on the slavery question than they have
ever been. The Kansas bill has
driven off all the compromisers, and
left those that remain no alternative
but full vindication of our whole
rights. believe, therefore, they will
prefer bold, ultra southerner to rene
gade.
In short conversation with Doug
las yesterday, he said to me that sohat
he most feared qcds that tinaid South
er7a men acouldfaU back.
/ shall be content with Buchanan,
and will sustain Pierce, if nominated.
1t is also my interest to be non-com-
initial; but when / write to an old
friend, like yourself, / will be frank.
My preference is for Douglas. He is
bold, fearless and selfreliant Were
he elected he would be President. He
would not come into Office with a
body-guard of old fogies and politi-
clans, ready to seize upon all the off,
ces. He is true to the south. He de-
aaa',ds not only the use and enjoyment
Of the common territory for their prop
eity, bit insists upon ats protection
there. To him we are indebted for the
Kansas bill, which now presents the
points of contact. He is the true rep
resentatiye of this principle, and OPP
poses the a6ominable principle of
Squdtter Sovereignty.
Your friend, ]. A. Qu1TMAN.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-02-16

ANY SHAPE BUT THAT.--The Ontario
IN. " Repository, an American paper
says to its contemporaries: "Call us
what names you please, gentlemen
old snuff taker, Silver-Grey, Union
Saver-even Beelzebub; but in the
name of Heaven, don't reckon us
among the Buchanan Democracy. We
Indignantly spurn all such associations. -"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-02-16
ewSince the election of a Reput

~ Since the election of a Repub-
lican Speaker in Congress, there has
not been single disunion speech de-
ivered. Who would have believed,
after all that has been said against the
Black Republicans, that they could so
easily save the Union?
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-02-16

~ Ex-President Van Buren, Is
writing his "Life and times.n If he
tells the whole story, will it not prove
. political moroccan?
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-02-16

RICHMOND, Feb. s.-The Whiq has.
received letter from a member Of the
Texas Legislature, stating that reso-
iution against sending commissioner
to the southern conference. will mass.
the Legislature by large majority.
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New Publications.

New Publications.
TIE PUBLIC LIFE OF CAPT JOHN BRowy by James
Redpath, with an autobiography of his child
hood and youth. Boston, Thayer Eldridge.
We have received from the Publish
ers, Messrs. Thayer & Eldridge, of
Boston, copy of the above work. It
is large sized volume containing over
four hundred pages, and illustrated
with an excellent steel plate engraving,
which is pronounced by Mrs. Brown
to be good likeness of the old hero.
The author is James Redpath, man
of thorough anti-slavery views, and a
friend of John Brown. He takes the
same stand point in regard to slavery as
John Brown himself, believing that
John Brown did right, by invading
Virginia and attempting to liberate her
slaves, and he "would as soon think of
indicating Washington for resisting
the British Government to the death,
as to apologize for John Brown" In
this view we must differ from the
author, and while we recognize John
Browns honesty, integrity, and purity
of intentions, we must express our
horror of the bloody means he used to
effect his purpose.
The second chapter of the book con-
tains an autobiography of John Brown,
in which he relates what led to his
hatred of Slavery. The facts in rela-
ton to the part he took in settling the
question of freedom or slavery for
Kansas are detailed with candor and
impartiality.
AS thirty thousand copies of the
book were ordered before its publica-
ton, we would recommend to all who
wish to get the best life of this re-
markable man to order a copy from the
publishers Immediately.
Jorr1Nes IN THE SOUTH; or, First impressions of
the Country and its People, with Glimpse of
School Teaching in that Southern Land, by A.
De Puy Van Buren, Battle Creek, Mich.
This book is what it purports to be
lettings of years Sojourn in the
South" 1t is a history of the South
and her People as they impress the
Northerner on his first visit to the
South, given in the form of sketches.
Most of the sketches were first pre-
sented to the public through the col
umns of the Battle Greek Journal
during the sojourn of the author in the
South in the form of weekly letters,
and proved highly interesting. As yet
we have not had time to examine the
work carefully but from what we have
seen Of it, we should say that it will
prove highly interesting, entertaining,
and very instructive. 1t is a large
octave volume, containing 800 pages
and as regards Typography and binding
will compare favorably with any work
published by Eastern Houses. We
understand it TO be the intention of the
author to canvass this county in three
or four weeks, and we should certainly
advise our readers to get copies, as ii
probably contains better history OF
the South than the could get from any
other quarter.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-02-16

sS Selfdefence is the clsarest Of
an laws and for the reason that the
lawyers didn't make it.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-02-16

~ An exchange calls wife sew
ing machine. Marriage, then, is a
lock-stitch."
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-02-16
MAR RIEn

Jossn Ehasnam SrsN on the sth inst BY the Rev.
village to EMMA ]. BUDD. of the for,r.r or aa,'
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-02-16
HOTEL

Oh A. DAKE, Jr.
mo wsM opposite the NJ c. Railroad Depot,
p.--' MICH
cbsr ags"ge carried to and from the cars free of
80. g. 0enerai Stage Office at this House.
- Board by the day and week.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-02-16

WATcH- WORK done in manner not to he
w exce''ed in the State. at RrGc'S.
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Elk CON- of Rep. State Cent'I Committee.
Detroit, Feb. 9Th, 1861
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-16
NEW Work DAILY TRIBUNE THURSDAY FEBRUARY 49, 1860

he had. Next we hope II will have the effect to
deepen bis respect for the convictions Of Northern
men on the subject of Slavery, and to teach him
that there is depth Of sentiment on that subject
peryadpg the masses which cannot be subdued by
arrogance or impetuosi'y, or violence but must DO
recognized, respected, and conciliated.
Let us thus hope that better, and not worse
understanding between North and South, will grow
cat of this HaIper's Ferry transaction, from which
real incendisres and malicious instigatOrs of mis-
chief have fcreboded 90 much ill. If the Lesson be-
read Alright we are sure it must so result. For it
will lead to the conviction that the Republican
party barbors no such fonl designs as have been
.ascribed to it by lying, knavish partisans, and as
they have mpudently pretended were proved upon it
by this very John Brown inroad; while the reckless
bravery and honest conviction there dsplayed init
mate state of things in the Free States that
prudent craftsmanship will forbear to trifie with,
whether in the action of Congress, in the exactions
Federal authority, or in the DEGREES Of the Fed
eral Courts.
The people Of the Free States, and the Repuoli-
ans of those States, desire to go on harmonlously
and peacefully with their Southern associates IN
he Union, and intend to give no just cause oil
offence. But they have their convictions, waich
they intend to stand by; they have their principles
al vie of public policy which they intend to de-
ftpd and enforce, whenever and wherever they ore
able to act efIectually While they intend to regard
others rights, they mean to assert their own They
are willing TO meet the South on terms OF just ana
exact equality But they do not intend to tamely
submit to insolence, nor to succumb to threats or
TO violence. The Union between them has got 70
stand on some other basis than exaction on one
side and douRhfaceism on the other. 1t must be
Union founded on the recognition of mutual rights,
on the receiving, as well as the granting, OF respect
and confidence. There must BIO an end to lit,
ard arrogance, ard aggression. The ideas OF
"crushing out" and trampling under foot the
righteous convictions of tie human soul must them
selves be crushed out, aud their remains scattered
and dii...cwned
This dore, the North and thS South may shake
hands over the grave OF past dissensions; while the
Federal Government, rising to o juster, aud
broader, and nobler comprehension of its duties,
will gather fresh strength from its trials, and go on
in career of new and redoubled usefulness.
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LRGIeLATURE,

SENATE, Feb. l5.-Mr. Mcleod Murphy presented
a memorial from r. M. Hoe, and other citizens of
New-York, asking for law permitting shareholders
visiting this State to bring their slaves with them and
hold them here for nine months. Mr.. Rotch intro
duced bill to relesse the mortgage of &35 900 held by
the State against the State Agricultural College. Also,
bill to regulate the sale of poisOns.
HOUSE,, Feb. 2J.--The Hon. Il. b. johnson, elected
from the Let District of Delaware County in place of
Mr. Shaw, deceased, appeared and took his seat The
Pro Rata bill was taken up and warm debate ensued
on the proposition tosppy the rule to Canal forward
ers as well as Railroad companies. The Speaker took
the floor and announced that letter had been written
to New.York by member inviting the use Of
100000 by Railroad Companies to defeat the BILL
After debate the Committee andreported progress
when Committee was appointed to investigate the
charge made by the Speaker. At the evening session
the Pro Rata bill was again discussed. The amen l.
ment extend it's provisions to the Canals rejected
Progress again reported upon the bill, afterdebate,
when the House adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-16

The italian question becomes more and more in
teresting, and We this morning publish some docu-
ments Of high Importance in connection with it.
Chief among these is the encyclical letter of the
Pope, stating the reasons why he refused to adopt
the advice of Louis Napoleon and give up his claim
to authority over the Romagna. This is the paper
for tie unauthorized publication of which the
UltIamontane Partisan journal, the Unirers was
suppressed, according to law long in force 10
France by which no official declaration ofthe Papal
See can be republished in France without the ex-
press consent of the Government. In this letter
the Pope adduces the wel-known reasons for ad-
herring TO all the possessions of Rome, chief among
which 10 bis duty to the Church. To
this manifesto the only official reply of the
French Government is the decree suppress
ing the Unirers; but unoffcialy it has
replied through the columns of the Constitutional
in an article which afirms with great breyity, but
no apparent excitement certain ideas touching the
spiritual authority of Rome long ago affirmed by
the Gallican branch Of the Church. The article
takes especial pains to add that no religious
schism will grow out of the pending differ
ence between the Pope and the Emperor,
the day for schisms having passed away.
But the most important intimatiOn of this article
is that, if the people of the remaining Roman
provinces desire to shake of the authority
of the Papal Government, the French will neither
prevent it themselves, nor allow any other foreign
Intervention to prevent it; while the French army
ia still to be kept in the City of Rome, to preserve
order there and protect his Holiness against attack
from any quarter
In Central Italy, the annexation to Sardinia is
apparently close at hand. Tuscany has followed
the example of Emilia in procaiming the principles
of the Sandman Constitution as her fundamental
law, and has also adopted the law regulating cleo
lions passed in Sardinia in September last. This is
supposed by these who are well informed to be pre-
minary to summoniDg new Sandman Parliament
to which Tuscany and Emilia will be invited to send
representatives, like any other parts Of the Pied
montese monarchy. AS an Offset to this increase of
territory and people, it is probable that Piedmont
will cede Savoy and Nice to France thus giving to
the Empire of Louis Napoleon the Alps for its east
ern and south eastern boundaries. A considerable
agitation with this object has for some time been
going on in the country in question; and though no
officia avowal of the purpose has been made there
seems to be no good reason to doubt that both Gov
erDments are agreed concerning it. The intention
evidently is to bring it about on the demand, real or
apparent, of the people, and to tell foreign Powers
accordingly, that it is none of their business.
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C0NGRRRa.

SENATE, Feb. l5.--Mr Mason Dem, Va.) moved
an order for the arrest of Messrs- Ssnborn, John
Brown jr., and Redpath, who refused to answer the
summons to appear before the Harpers Ferry Inyest-
eating Committee. The resolution was adopted, The
Post-Oice Deficiency bill was taken up, and the Sen.
ate receded from its amendment abolishiDg the frank
ing privilege. The bill to abolish the frankng privi
ege was then taken up and sitter various propositions
for amendment, and some discussion, it was passed,
when the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE, Feb ia memorial was received from
the Provisional Government of the Territory of Jefer-
son relative to Constitutional Convention, and the
recognition of Delegate from the Territory. The
House proceeded to vote for Printer Mr.. Defrees
received 90 votes and Mr. Glossbrenner S9-necessary
to choice 81 Two votes were had with the same
result Among the bills introduced, was one by Mr. Nor
r REP, VT, donating lands for the promotion of the
ars and sciences in the various States and another for
the in the Territories Mr. Wal
dron Rep, Mich.) moved inquiry into the expedi-
ency of legislating against the importation Of adulter
ated tea. Mr. Fenton Rep, N. ~ introduced bill
TO settle claims for services in the Revolution Also
Pacific Railroad bill. Mr., Duel REP, NJ r. offered
resolution calling OIL the Postmaster General for the
instructions Issued by him to Postmasers relative to
the destruction of mail matter supposed to contain in
cendiary matter. Mr.. Grow Rep, Pa introduced
| bill for the admission of Kansas and Homestead
BILL Mr.. Florence Dem, Pa introduced French
Spoiation BILL and granting pensions to soldiers of
the war of 1872 A number of other bills intro
duced, when the House adjourned
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The London Times obIgingy proposes q settle
ment Of the San Juan difficulty, on the very 40
commodatng terms Of taking that island, about
which there is dispute in regard TO title, and
giving Uncle Sam all of the rest of the islands On
the American side, about which there is no dispute
whatever. This proposition has at least one merit:
it would settle the dispute at once.
When the American authorities came down, in
the reign of James K. Polk, Of immortal memory.
rom iher claim Of $40 40 or 6gbt, to the line =.
40 degrees ard no minutes, the lsst-named line rsa
directly through the island of Vancouver, leaving
not quite half, but very large portion of il oo the
American side of the line. AS We were disposed
to be very accommodating about that time, aud a.
John Bull never yet failed of getting what he
wanted in consequence of any extraordinary diff
dence on the part of his wel-trained diplomatic
corps in asking for favors, the American Govern
ment unceremoniously relnguished the southern
half of Vancouver, aud allowed the line to run
in the channel which separated that island
from the main land, and from other ISL
ands that lay contiguous to the American coast.
Considering this stretch Of liberalty on that occa-
sion, it does little cool, for the English au-
thorties in those pars to step over on to the next
largest island to Vancouver, lying wholly below tbs
line of ago, and claim that as British Territory.
We don't suppose anybody would think it worth
while to 20 to war about few acres of land the
Northwest Coast, having no special value asa
militia y position; but We do feel very much as If
our Government had better ask Lord Palmerston to
withdraw the British occupancy from San Juan just
as soon as he can conveniently send orders there to
evacuate the premises; and we should be very
much inclined to consider failure to do this on
Lord Palmerston's part as persisting in an imPer-
Thence.
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From Washington.

Special Dispatch 10 The N. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Wednesday Feb. Is, 1860.
THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE.
The Senate receded from its poaition, which
leading Democrats announced last week, of refus-
ing to pass the Post Office Appropriation bill, unless
the House first yielded the abolition of the frank
ing privilege, either on that bill or an Independent
one for the same purpose. Outside pressure from
public creditors and appeals from the Department
induced Mr.. Hunter to make this concession.
The introduction of bill to abolish the ranking
privilege Immediately upon hepassage of the other.
was the only respectable mode of retreat after the
declarations which had been made The decisive
vote of the House yesterday forbds any expectation
of its adoption there in any form this session.
THE HOUSE PRINTER.
On each of the three ballots for Printer to-day,
one additional vote would have determined the con-
test in favor of Mr.. Defrees. II Mr. Adams had
voted for him, Defrees could have been elected.
All others who had resisted his election, after par
ticpating in the which made the nomination,
paired of, and thus satisfied their convictions By
lot voting affirmatively. The Democrats, who had
paired Mr. Stalworth with Mr.. Scranton Of Penn
syyania before this struggle, were sharp enough to
telegraph Mr.. Scranton, upon Mr.. Stallworth's ar
rival TO transfer his pair to Mr. Pugh Of Aabams,
who had gone home impaired, thus gaining one
vote. They brought the Tennessee deeg ,tion By
apprOprating the interest in the printing to Mr..
Brownlow. Mr.. Gilmer returned to Mr. Gloss
brenner, leaving Mr. Etheridge alone standing out
for Messrs Gales & Seaton. Even with Mr.
Etheridge's aid, Dir. Glossbrenner could not Be
elected on the basis of to days vote, and there 10 no
prospect of any additional support for him.
THE HARPER's FERRY INVESTIGATION.
The Senates order to bring Messrs. Sanborn,
John Brown, jr, aud Redpatb, before the hsrpers
Ferry Committee, will end in smoke, II they choose
TO eyade the process.
PACIFIC RAILROAD.
The Pacific Railroad bill was referred to the
Committee on Military Affairs In the House, ana
not to a Special Committee, as expected There
are .tl large number Of schemes proposed b.
way of inducing the latter direction ultimately.
AN OMISSION.
The name Of John Coohrane was omitted from
the Democratic Congressional Committee for TIA
Presidential Campaign.
THE ASSAULT ON MIR. HICKMAN.
Mr. Breckenridge was in no manner implicated
with the recent assault upon Mr.. Hickman. but.
coming up accidentally, walked of vita him 70
prevent collision.
MR. DOUGLASS INTENTION.
tits now Understood in political circles that Mr.
Douglas, failing to secure tho nomination ss