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Lineoln's Record in Congress.

80
We have before us the Congressional Globe,
containing the debates of the second session
of the Thirticth Congress. 1t is a history of
the Congressional career of the Republican
candidate for President. 1t is tie measure of
the small people who occasionally attain the
place by accident, and who signalize their ut
ter lack of mental ability, by sitting through
the term in silence and ~inaction. Sucir men
are not elected a second time, and accordingly
Mr.. Lincoln was left at home. But here is his
record, fully and faithfully given:
Page 16. Mr.. Lincoln took his seat, Deem
Der 7, 1848. Page Ill. He called for a divi-
sion of the question! Page 176. He asked if
his vote was recorded in the negative? The
clerk said it was. Honest Abe said that is
Page 1873. NJ Lincoln presented a
bill in relation to school lands which have or
may be relinGuished.' Page 212. He present
ed a bill of six sections one of which provides
a FUGITIVE LAW-an efficient, one-for
the District of Columbia Eve publish this Sec
tion elsewhere.) Page LA. Mr.. Lincoln gave
notice of a bill to abolish slavery in the Dis
trict of Columbia, by consent of the free white
people, and with compensation to the owners.
Page 416. Mr.. Lincoln rose to inquire if he
might ask a question? Being told that he
could not, he sat down without asking it
Page $50. On leave he presented certain reso-
lutions adopted by the Illinois Legislature
Page GA Mr.. Lincoln moved the previous
question sg-..
That is the. whole of it. We have made
no omission. He originated no measure, save
the fugitive niger bill referred to; made no
speech; and, in one word, demonstrated his
utter lack of. all the qualities Of statesman
Having said and done nothing worthy of re-
membrance, it was forgotten by the public that
he had ever been a member. 49,.
What a contrast with Clay or Webster,
Douglas or Buchanan, Seward or Chase! Is.
such a man fit for President 2
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III
The Madness of the Hour.

A man ~unacuuainted with American politics,
and brought suddenly into connection with the
conflicts which now exist in the Democratic
party, might almost suppose it owed its exist
ance to the men about whom it is now engaged
in relentless controversy. Instead of this, the
Democratic party was as strong and as wise, as
powerful and as glorious when the originators
of its present troubles were diapered urchins
in their nurses arms, as it is to-day. Instead
of their making the Democratic party, the Dem
ocratic party has m~adethem. They have risen
to fame, power and distinction on the back of
the Democratic party They owe their all to
it. 1t was by protesting its ennobling princi-
piles, that they gained public favor and conf
dence. 1t was by force of its discipline and
organization that they were raised to power
over the heads of equally good men who had
not the aid of its upholding arm. Why then
shall a party that has done all this for its pub
lie men, allow itself to enter into the ambitious
schemes of ~contending rivals who are willing
to rend it asunder in the desperate hope of
grasping higher honors NAe,caTk Advocate.
TAKE SoMETHING?-A NATIONAL CUSTOM.
Not of splitting, although that is one, and q
serious offense, too; but of "treating," or, in
other words, "standing drinks for the crowd"
The Philadelphia Enquirer claims that this
custom, originating in good fellowship, is at
the bottom of half the drinking, and has man
ufactured two thirds of the drunkards in the
country, 1t says:- ca;zsz ea,s,sn r95rl
From considerable observation, we believe
that the species of national superstition by
which it is considered necessary to ask every
body to drink, and that it is little better than
an insult to refuse, is the main cause of much
of what afterwards results in intemperance.-
Men who have not even formed a taste for
liquor are compelled, or at least tempted and
expected to partake of it, when in nine cases
out of ten they would rather not Our fellow
countrymen have not that innate taste for al
cohol which in itself would account for the
immense number of bar rooms everywhere as
tonishing the traveller and it is believed that
the universally of their patronage arises
chiefly from the vulgar custom of creating
The only explanation of that is that it becomes
a question of money, and all must pretend
full pockets and liberality, though it be in
this small way. If there was no false pride
involved, and every man paid his own shot as in
England, it is probable that many of the tip
piers would be released from temptation, and
it is certain, that there would be fewer aeces-
sions to the ranks.
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The Charleston Platform.

The following, in addition to the Cincinnati
Platform was adopted at Charleston It was
presented by Mr.. SAMUELs, OF Iowa. and
on its adoption occurred the bolt of the South
ern members:
Resoived, That we the Democracy of the
Union, in convention assembled, hereby de-
clare our Affirmation of the resolutions unani-
mously adopted; and declared as a platform of
principles by the Democratic Convention at
Cincinnati in the year 1856, believing that
Democratic principles ARE, interchangeable in
their nature when appiiedyto the same subject
matter, and we recommend as our only further
resolution the following: 49, $50 =
That inasmuch as differences of opinion ex-
ist IN the Democratic party as to the nature
land extent of the powers of a Territorial Leg
i~slature, and as to the powers and duties of
Congress under the Constitution of the United
States over the institution of slavery within
the Territories. err; rns so
Resoloed, That the Democratic party will
abide by the decision of the Supreme Court
of the United States over the. institution of
slavery within the Territories.
sResOlued, That it is the duty. of the United
States to aferd ample and complete protection
to all Its citizens, at home or abroad, and
whether; native or foreign born.
Resolved, That one of the necessities of
the age, in a military, commercial. aud postal
-pnint-n of Si0~ IL speedy communication be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific States, and
the Democratic party pledge such constitutional
enaetments as will insure the constructors of
a railroad to the Pacific coast at the earliest
practical period. H~
ResolUcd, That the Democratic party are
in favor of the acquisition of the Island of
Cuba. on such terms as shall be honorable to
ourselves and just to Spain.
RESOLVED, That the enactment of State Leg
~isla.ures to defeat the faithful execution of the
Fugitive Slave Law, are hostile in character,
subyersive of the Constitution, and revolution
airy in their effect. 5sos. aa.zi5e rea.1
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Local COLUMN.
Ashland. ONO. May 3d. 1860.
81. oAse J.,SEmsf lsas.ny = .us.1as. :

Ths 0Ato Jvornsaf academy or susse.
Don't let our citizens forget to prepare for
the opening of this schoolse The interest which
this Academy viii create throughout the State
should beA felt by every citizen of our town no,e'
We shoufds look at the matter p5rtospectivelyssih
order to be prepared for it. Every plane In
the town will be called into requisition, and
every person owning one Should, feel ike con
tributing towalds the accom- mcaation of those
from abroad, asamIeh as is ia their power
Already there aresquite a number of applica-
tions to the executfve7commirtee for the usruf
pianos, and boarding places for ladies-though
the circulars have hardly teeu introduced
through the country. Every prospect is fat
tering that it will open with a larger attend
ance than any school of the kind that has ever
been before the public; and every Effort is be-
ingmade blythe executive committee to have
everything in readiness by thestime the school
opens, on the 2nd of July next Let every
citizen who knows of any singers, or who have
acquainteneeset that take an interest in music
matters, send them circulars, abundance of
which can be had by calling at the office Of DR..
CRANE Af4Ftf24&1tt7-
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nrWe would specially call the

pg-We would specially call the attention of
any of our friends to the advertisement of
ssWho wants a Home" We are truly sorry
that it seems necessary for Mrs. " lex to dis
pose of her property in our City, but as bust
ness seems to call her husband to other places,
we suppose she is doing just right to sell her
"pl.asant home" and Join him. While we re-
greet exceedingly the necessity o such a change,
vet Ii is some consolation to have it in our pow
er to most heartily recommend the property to
any of our friends who may want a pleasant and
delightful location. We understand it will be
sold very reasonable for prompt pay5or if nee
essary, time viii be given on a portion of the
purchase. - f. - En-
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$500 FOR A SINGLE ABOLITION SPEECH.
Just before the nomination, Lincoln, the
Abolition nominee for President, was invited
to address a Republican meeting in New York
city, for which he charged and received $500.
As his speeches will now be in demand, it is
Thoughts Abe will be able to make a handsome
thing out of his nomination. edfi.~ $50
In his New York speech Lincoln defended
the Republican leaders, and he charged the
same price he receives for defending other
scamps, sas s. ss7fa - 6.-1sd o7s4r .i4s,
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na- The rush to the Kansas Nebraska gold
mines continues very great. The reports from
the mines were still favorable 1t had been
proved beyond doubt that there was gold in
abundance all through the mountain region,
but whether it can be made to pay the miner
was a problem yet to be solved. Preparations
were being made to put the quartz mills, on
their way to the mines, m operation asisoon as
they arrive. 1t is said that at least over one
thousand persons a day passed Fort Kearny
on their way to the mines.
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e59 zhsarre.

Mr.. II. L. DoNNELLY, whose company have
been exhibiting in Mansfield several days, to
large and Intelligent audiences will give a
series of theatrical exhibitions at the City Hall,
commencing on tomorrow evening His COM
pany is said to be composed Of gentlemen
whose histronio talent and personal character
do honor to their profession. All who appre-
ciate theatrical exhibitions and regard them as
proper, will doubtless find their money and
time well expended in-visiting Mr.. DoNNEL-
LYss theatre. ss 0a
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= @f1t5irl A K
A MISSIONARY LATELY RETURNED FROM
N Japan. has brought with him a receipt which
has cured thousands who were suffering from Con
from a learned physician. in the great city of Jeddo
Having been cured by it myself. of Consumption
when all other means had failed, / am DESTROYS o
benefting others by sending this recipe, to all VIII
may need it, free Of charge. Address with stamp
for reply. Rev. WILLIAM'COSGROVE,
GIMP No gao Baltic st. Brooklyn, Ny
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e REVOLUTIONS.
SEWING MAC S.

DRICE Reduced to Ten Dollars you can now get
a Machine for the above, Price, that wilkdo II
the werk of a family, and in as good style as any
other Machine it is simple and durable. An or
dersleft at Roller & Towards Store, viii be prompt,
ly attended to. si'.3
5e-5eta>, S. NJ.
EE5-Territory forthe samecan behad
addressed at Wooster, Ohio. 4n.s
Ashland, Jan. IL, 1860. oor
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Tgr F,ovn -Tba Baltimore Sun. of Sat

The FLoFD-The Baltimore Sun, of Sat
urday, says "The big gun, weighing fifty
thousand pounds, cast in Pittsburgh, Pa, for
the government, and en- route for Fortress
Monroe, was hauled dow Howard street about
Dot, suspended between two heavy platform
cars, and connected with the freight train at
the Camden station of the Baltimore & Ohio
Rail Road, which leaves at an early hour this
morning for Washington" -e9 s7
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AZ d r.

II OTIS No At 46 and 81 in the original Town
Ii plat of Ashland, and the parcel of Land own
ed by S. G. Bushnell, lying on the North side of the
Alley between his land and the Lots owned by B..
Hershey H. Davis and c. Frantz, have been assess
ed the following amounts by a committed appointed
for the purpose of ascertaining the cost of construct
ing a sewer $50 feet in length 16 by 80 inches, of 2
inch plank. To estimate the ben fits derived by
each Lot owner by the proposed improvement.
S. G.. Bushnell parcel of Land 500.
H. Davis, Lot No 81 On, 1910.
c.. Frantz, = "46 I6, 90.
B. Hershey &c s45 1900.
The persons interested in the construction of this
sewer will please take notice that if they have any
objections to the assessment as reported by the Com
mittee, they shall make known their objections in
Writing to be han led in, to the Recorder of the Bur-
rough, within two weeks from the date of his notice,
ut which time the report of this Committee will come
up for conformation or rejection before the Council.
3w-50 T. c. BUSHNELL, MAYOR.
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Groceries and Provisions!
- FRESH ARRIVAL.

"OODS & MoCREA takes this method to in
w form the people that they are now offering
one of the best stock of family GROCERIES ever
offered for sale in Ashland, at very low prices, they
constantly keep on hand a full supply of Coffee, Tea,
yars, Crackers, Cakes. Fruits, Fish, Salt, Crockery,
Vingar, and Tar. Union NIL Flour always on hand;
andin fact every article usually kept in a good Gro
Gerry, will be found at their Grocery three doors
westof the Post Office. Cash paid for Eggs.
pril 18th, 1860. 3m46
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SA A " " A II
Male and Female Academy.
ELIAL RICE, A. NJ. PRINoIPAL
~ II En d..

ELIAL RICE, A. NJ. PRINCIPAL.
MISS MAR NJ. FOSTER, Preceptress.
HTHE Fall term commences August 29th 1860.
instruction is given in English branches, Nat
ural, Me- tai and Moral Sciences, Mathematics, An
cient and Modern languages, Music, Painting and
Drawing.
Text books can be procured of the Principal,
from 10 to 20 per cent below usual retail prices.
Good rooms can be secured at low rates by calling
upon the Principal.
Board can be obtained in private families at a
moderate expense.
A large Boarding House adjoining the Academy
grounds has been purchased and arranged for the
accommodation of those young ladies whose parents
or guardians wish to place under the special care of
the teachers.
For further information apply to the Principal or
undersigned.
D. S~..TEMPLETON,
JOHN INGRAM, Sec'y. Pres. Board Trustees.
Oct. 20, 1859. 21f
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HOW r D A S CIATION
Ee.. s DhSloAalphfa ~

~ 4 Philadelphia.
4 Beaeuolent Institution established by special Eindow-
nleat, for the Relief of the Sick and Distressed, ct
ficted NTH ViruLent and Epidemic Diseases, and e-
perially for the Cure Of Diseases Of the Sexual Or
CANS.
MEDICAL advice gwen gratis. by the Acting
iIyA Surgeon, 10 all who APPLY by letter, with a de-
%scription Of heir condition. (age, occupation, hab
Medicines furnished free of charge.
Valuable Reports on Spermatorrhoea, and other
Diseases or the Sexual Organs, and on the NEW
REMEDIES employed in the Dispensary. sent to
the afflicted in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge.
Two or three stamps for postage will lie acceptable.
Address DIR. J. HOUGHTON, Acting
Surgeon. Howard Association, No. 2 South Ninth
Street, Philadelphia, Pa. By order of the Direc
tors. sasga IlgseAa
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, President.
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Sec'y. N1y1
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HA-The st. Joseph Gazette of the 9th says
that $50 Mormons, mostly Germans and Eng
lish, took passageson the Emile, for Florence,
aboutzsix miles above Omaha. , Eas gaids'
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WHAT HAS BECOME OF THE TwINs.-The
Bl ckRepJicans at Chicago appear to have
most cruelly.deserted one of their prodigious
progeny, born at Philadelphia IA june, 1856.
the.setWin relics of ~barbarism, Polygamy and
Slavery They don't say a word about Pc
iygany in their salimagpndish platform
clusively to the I'd twin, and ..cut" on the
Great Old Polyg-" Has that precious but dis
consulate orphan been giyenith the cold shoulder
by his lately doting parents, and set ,adrift al
the tender age of four years? This is the
most atrocious case of child deserticn that We
have Eyer hotioed-Holmes Co. Farmers 2
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Persons interested-in the above assessments, OBJ
j%ecting thereto, will make known their objections in
writing, and file them with the Recorder of the Bor-
ough. within two weeks from, this date, at which
time the above report will come up before the Coun-
Gil of the Village of Ashland for confirmation or re-
lection. kfJ 3 I3ET. g. BUSHNELL, Mayor.
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At the Ohio State Fair held at Sandusky, 1863, and
at every County Fair in the State, where the same
has been exhibited. This machine is now confident
ly offered to the public as the best
FAMILY SEWING MACHINE
Now in use irrespective of Price 80
WE ask attention to the following points OF OK
w cellence in WEST s WILSON'S Machine :qnoy
LIST. Its simplicity, and directness with which the
power is communicated to the needles. This is the
great desideratum, and in this we claim q decided
superiority over all other machines. 1'
I'd. The needle and needle bar are both straight
and the motion direct; theneedle bar is attached toa
small wheel driven by a larger one, instead. Of to,
power upon the short one. The latter arrangement
necessarily makes the motion of the needle both cir
cular and weak, while the former gives strength ard
dirtctness. i51s h a-e sThs
Sd. The great power and directness of the motion,
enables us to sew all fabrics, from gauze to four
thicknesses of leather, with almost equal eare, and
the Machine can be made to run, without changing
needle OF thread, through all the different thickness I
es, from a sheet of paper to heavy leather, and back
and forth without dropping q stitch or breaking Q
thread. We know Of no other family machine, OF
equal capacity.
18th. 1t uses silk, cotton, or linen thread, from the
original spools; unlike most machines, it viii permit
the seam to be turned at right angles at its highest
speed; it has much more room than other family,
machines for passing goods through. thus allowing
to pass freely the heaviest garments, bed-quilts etc.
and it will turn up readily upon hinges attached to
the stand, though this is seldom necessary, as both
tensions are regulated from above. h. a1
9th. The Machine will do a greater variety Of
work than can be done by any other stitch. 1t will.
HEM, QUILT. GATHER, EMDRoIDER, and CORD, and
will do neatly and rapidly every variety of sewing
that can be done by similar stitch upon the highest.
priced machine. No machine will make and put
upon garments the FINISHING CORR as neatly IS
ours.
Send for a circular containing full particulars
prices, testimonials, Illustrations of stitch, &C.. a.
Orders for Machines and Circulars will receive
prompt ate ltioH, by addressing se.. ,as
L. G. BLINN, Travelling Agent,
Sullivan, Ashland Coo.
Machines warranted, and fan directions given for
using, without extra charge. 1*3 4 =
One of the above ma chimes can be- seen in opera
ton by calling 1T Bushnell & Co. Clothing Store. :
Ashland, May 2, 1860. fE-,rs 4Stf
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SHERLEF,S Sd.

SHERLEF'S SALE.
John Aten and In Ashland County +
vs.. Common Pleas.
Eli Eulbertson.
DY virtue of a writ of Fl Fl, duly issued from the
II Court of common Pleas of said county, dated
the 4th day of April, 1860, and to me directed, L
will sell at Public Auction at the door of the Court
House in said County, on
Saturday, the 26h day Of Nay, 1860,
between the hours of ten o'clock, A. NJ, and four
o'clock, P. M, of said day, the following described
lands and tenements, te-wit Being the undivided
one seventh part of the North East part of the North
East quarter eff section twenty-four ga in township
twenty-five (25,1 and range seventeen 90 being
one hundred and twenty-one acres; levied on and
taken as the property of Eli Culbertson, Defendant
at the suit of the above named Plaintiff 8.
Appraised at S---.. Terms of sale-cash.
JOHN J, HOFFMAN, Sheriff.
April 25, 1860. pf$5,0O
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aEA.soms. issamps threw a railroad spike
through each Of the cars of the Sandusky,
Mansfield and Newark train. yesterday.lTYo
Of the4spikss7 came near hitting the heads OF
some passengers.
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Prolsps -s.trlenssnt N-see..ary.

A prompt settlement of all the accounts for
advertising and subscription is now rendered
necessary. After the present. eek,, the books
will be left at the Post Office. @
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cLINcoLN ON THE UN1oN,A-"IIn my p inios,
It will not cease until a crisis shall haYetbeen
reached and passed. "A house divided against
itself cannot stand, believe this governneent
cannot endure permanently half s1dpe and hall
free do not expect the Union to be dis
solved-I do not expect the house 70 fall
5asI do'erpect it toiu cease tosbe divided II
will BECOME all one thing or all the Other
Either he opponents of SLAVERY aciU arrest the
further spread Of ii, N PLACE IT WHERE
q PUBLIC MIND REST IN THE BE
Err THAT IT Is IN THE COURSE OF ULTIMATE
EXTINCTION, or It's advocates will push it for
ward nntilit shall become alike lawful in all
the States, old as well as snew-North as well
Is South. 4ssss;s
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DnuNKENNEss AT CHIcAGo3The, Con-
vention at Chicago, was little else than an Or
gle. Whiskey was drank in the most intern
perate manner, and night was made hideous
with profanity and baehsnal songs. These
facts are conceded by Republican papers and
reporters. One of the editors of the CONNER
eiaI, who was at Charleston, admits that there
was no drunknness at. the latter place, compar-
able with that which DECEASED the Republican
Convention at Chicago. We make mention OF
this fact to prevent Republicans hereabout
from reiterating the calumnies of 1885 against
the Democracy Leave out the whiskey gen.
tenen, when you enumerate the sins of the
Democratie party-Loyan Gazette