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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14

trene North, the poor girl Eliza was arrested and
proved 10 be fugitive siave. The Free-Stats
Court and Personnel Liberty bill availed only 10
demand evidence. The evidence being produced,
Ohio withdrew her protecting hand, and absu.
aoned tho inaOcent woman to her fate. IT'S
bond under the Constitution was paid, oven to
the pound Of fesh Bat at Norfolk. the oaptan
of the SLAYER Storm King was acquitted, our ns-
tional laws against the slave-trade being dead
letter. We have known numerous instances Of
tho rendition of fugitive slaves, but we cannot
recall single instance If punishment under tho
laws against the slave-trade. These may b
wrongs, but are they wrongs Of the South
Has Popular Sentiment wrODged the 6outht
There is not q spot on Northern soil where
our fellOw.citizens of tho South may not freely
come, freely hold, and freely speak their opinions
on any topic, and End personal freedom and free
dom of speech conceded to- and maintained foe
them by Northern sentiment as well as by NORTH
ern law. Their every personal right, and every
right of property known to the worlds oSmmsa
law, is reyered and guarded as our own. But
innocent Northern men, and Southern too. who
merely dissent By silence from the preYaient rrs-
Slavery sentiment in the South, are nos safe
there. They have in many instances been muir
dered, aud in many more they have been isas-
miniously, expelled. Are net these facts Per.
haps they indicate wrongs arising from popular
sentiment, but are they wrongs Of the South 7
Among the picked men of the South now Coz
yeued ct Washington is there not ono clear.
sighted enough to discriminate between equ&
rights under the Constitution aud the conmsa
law, which every Southern man enjoys perfectly
in every Northern State and in all national tcrri-
tory, as distinguished from those extra Ceustits,
tional guarantees and that national propssat;oa
Of Slavery which, under The term concession"
is demanded By the South And il there not
one gallant heart ready to stand by truth and his
country, and to expose to his compeers and con.
stituents the emptiness and injustice Of the cry.
Wrongs OF the South 7"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14

The following memorial has been prepared Tor
signatures by some Of tho sound Republicans oil
NeW.YoTk:
~ 'he Rgn tie Sagto and Rtp'r'shtdtif" Of ne Un'ed
States iF Congress GErembo3;
"Wk,rea, 1t IA only incompatible With honor and Pa'o
sr but oovsrjy and bse for Repuoicnsto Surrender unae
The pressure OF and secession threats aud ohTd
they have dcuc wrong but have in the last eecon So
ceeded by constitutional means by addressing 'he oh'sne
reason and consciece Of the people ia view oil long years
msule and .Spacty Of corrupt party ana 80
,erea, It (. Incumbent upon all good citizens to mau''n 'le
uprcusoy of the Constitution and the laws wP the
cTIzEss sF THIS USIfsD rATR DO respectfully out
and firmly recommend to cur Senators AID ReP''e'A -
o,yss and all others IN authority STAND M Thk
rr,os 1T IS AND THR GOVERNMENT OF THH coVNrHf Gnu
toNAxH NO GoyrRoHIss wHATKyES'
This expresses the feeling of true Republicans
everywhere. Persons wishing to attach Their
names to it, win find an opportunity OF dong 50
nj the Publication Office Of THE TRIBUNE
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.qus WRONGS or THE SOUTH.

Surely, tallscy more gsoundless hQs never
had popular run. To examine is to explode it.
Does the Constitution. ;%sTT556s .hs South !
The only unequal advantages conferred BY that
instrument are two. II bestOws on tho South
the privilege of capturing escaped slaves within
the limits of the States which have prohibited
Slavery; thus, TO that extent, cuTtaihrs the local
sovereignty of the Free States and suspending
tho operation Of the worlds common law.
Again, II endOss the Slaveholding States with an
extra representation in Congress, and superior
franchise in The election Of oil Federal officers, By
adding three.fflhs Of the sGves 10 the number Of
tho free people of those States as the basis of
their representation, thus endoWiDg them perma-
nenly with yast!y mere political power than 1t
confers on ccmmpnities 0f similar size In the
Free Sta.es. These may be wrongs, but ore they
wrongs Of The South
Has Congress wrouged the South IL has
bought Louiaiana and Florida fought the Sem.
inoles and Mexicans, receded from the Jefer-
SOD policy of Slavery restriction, enacted Fugitive
Slave bills and enforced them. conniyed aslthe
slave trade. packed tho Supreme Bench, and
wipked at Disunjos--sll for Slavery. These may
be wrongs, but arc they wrongs Of the South
/. Has the Judiciary wronged the South Con-
slider the comparative efficiency in execution
of the Fedsxal laws in the intogcAt Of Slavery,
ns COMPARED With those in the interest Of Free
dom. The other day, d Cleveland. in the ex-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14

The resolution offered by Mr.. MoKeon OF this
State for the purchase Of the slaves IN the
Border States was incorrectly sent By telegraph.
The following il an accurate copy:
Wherein The Gulf States have assumed to seoede ron the
Union and it deemed important to prevent The Border save
Sates from following their examples and where's 1t Is believed
hs those who are aHoIby opposed TO mea'ue OF copo
nise or concession tina, Involves sacrifice Of principle or the
e,enon Of slavery would nevertheless cheeuy concur In any
Law FOL measure The emancipation Of the slaves Therefore
Rered That the Select Committee q Five lie Instructed 70
nque whether by the consent Of the people or Of th" Stale
Governments by compromising the Shareholders 1t be rrsc
oAb 9r he Geue Government to procure the emancipation
Of the slaves Of the Border States, ard IL 30 to
report bill fcT that purpose.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14

The police yesterday seized three boxes from a
carmau who was about TO place them on board
the Savannah steamer Huntsville, at Pier No. IL
North River. On examination they were found
boxes Of Shsrp's riGes' caps. The boxes were
conveyed to the Arsenal in Thirty-flth street.
Mr.. Kennedy, Superintendent Of Police is very
properly determined TO put stop to this trea.
sonable business Of supplying the rebels with mu.
nitions Of war.
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,,oTToEs FOR THE DAY.

aciH suffer death Gsfore tch consent or 0dr'se ny
friends 10 consent 10 any concession or compromise
which looks Ike 5ayiag Ms privilege taking poses
.,on of ne Gorernmtat 20 aLich acc hare COaStHa'
tioaai right; because, sshaterer might th'nk Of he
,neri, of tic variops propositions bore Congress,
should regard any concession IN tie taoc Of menace as
tic destruction of he GoverEmeat ttseE and c7asc1
or al hands that our system shall be brought dovs 10
Iesei rk The existing disorganized state Of affairs IN
aeroo. But this thing ujA hereafter be- as ii Is nor,
tn the hands Of hepsor'e; aud j they desire to cal
Conservation 10 renore any grieeaaoes complained Of or
10 gfpe ner guarantees for he pormaReace Of reses
rigIts. Il is not mine to oppose. lABRABAa LNcoLS'
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nation 2

The American Institute holds It's election for Office"
this afternoon. The regular Institute Nominating
Committee have renominated the officers Of ast year.
We not aware of any opposition ticket, but Il there
be one twill probably amount to nothing more thAa
an expression of preference on the part of very few
pts-S
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14

The few officers Of the army who have de-
serted the service Of the United States and en-
tered that Of the rebels, are endeavOring to per-
suade toe priyates in the Northern stations to fol-
low their disgracefnl example, tempting them by
oGers Of extra pay and emOIumeats. They meet
50 FIR with no encouragement or sympathy. The
soldiers are true to their flag.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14

Nr. J. X. Floyd has been at last driven BY
the public contempt and indignation to promise
TO explain and justify hs share in the greet rob
berry Of the Government, We hope that be Gun
clear himself in this matter. though we see little
reason 10 expect that he VII succeed in the at
,empt. But even if he proves hiIrself to bo not
thief, The stIl grayer fact is ine6nestib!e that
be na traitor
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14

o. B.LpwixsvILLE, "Wednesday, feo 10, a sov;
dire at 10 clock last night destroyed sae sonss
min owned ~ johnson Cook COG GS on ona grain In
LOss aSout ais. 600, mostly in tho following Co%
s Uanies ~ Hartford, Connecticut; Fulton New aos
and Hampdep, Springfield, Mass The nre Is sui 49,
20 have originated by the friction Q! the mchins's
The disllery adjoining ws saseo'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14

Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Haulln have
been declared President and Vice-President Of
the United States, in presence Of the assembled
Houses of Congress. Treason is at length ioiled,
and rebellion likely to be soon. suppressed and
exilngashed. No violence at Washington or else.
where will now avail to prevent the inaugara.
tim. for that can be performed anywhere. VIM.
u. King. the Vice.President elected Nth Frank.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14

The country will be glad to learn that much
activity prevails at the Navy-Yards, and that
several additional vessels will Boon be ready for
service, and viii be employed in recovering tie
forts, custom. houses, arsenas, and other proper
fy of the United States.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14

lin Pierce, was inaugurated in 1857 in Cuba
whittier he had gone for his health. There ID
little danger however, but that the inauguration
OF Messrs. Lincoln and Hsmlin viii be consum-
mated on the Fourth Of March at the Capitol, in
spite Of oil opposition from any quarter The
cOnspiIaiOrs are cOwed, thanks to Winfield scott
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14
SALMON p. CHASE.

Io,pe 10 myself ore Il 70 truth, io,'s 10 tie sup
;ef 10 state that 10 earthly Porer could 5aaoe ne 70
yose for a specific measure for the introduction q
Slavery sokere had aOt Jlore erised eie' soysh or
north of that line. Coming as do from S!are
State, is ray solemn, delt5erate, and eli-matu'vd
determination that 40 Pol2eT-aO earfkty Porer-shol
compel ne 10 vole JoJ he Iosit1Je '"Sr0dReS'0" q
Sl0pery either south north Of tint line. Sir, 7-t"e
vos re0roacd, and Justly, too, oar BSl aace5forsJor
tic introduction Of his institution upon The continent
of Americ0 an, for one, HSriRng tia: Ne pOs'erity
Of tie present inhabitants Of California and feo-
Merico shall reproaeh for doing Just @hat acc re-
roack Great Britain for do1ng 10 as. II tie cH'=enS
Of those Territories choose TO establish S20rery an
for adnigtag item riA saek provisions in their Con-
stisutions; bit then, lsH be their orH ,'Ork, and not
ours, and tier pOsterity agH haze 10 rtProaeb them,
and not u.s. for forming Constitutions a0r'"g tie az
sfiist'os Of SlaOery TO erist among item. --.
(IENRY CLAY.
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virginia Convention.

RrcuNoSD, Wednesday, Feb. - 1861.
The Virginia State Convention met at the Capitol to.
day. John fanny OF London was elected President
Tie made Union speech but said that Virginia would
inss on her rights as condition of remaining in The
Coniedsracy,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14

afr. Lincoln made yesterday speech at
Columbus Ohio, in which he expressed cheerful
aid hopeful views Of the position Of tie country.
He evidently does not despair of the Republic.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14

The warm weather has caused the ice TO
break up in the Hudson and Mohawk, and a
great food is doing immense damage at Albany
aud other places up the river.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14
Aesp9lork daily Gtibnna
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Ia, 1861.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. 49,,
40 notice can be taken of Anonymous -
ever 4, fot Insertion most be authentic ted O
nap,e and address OF the wrterDot neseissy iI puma
tiou bat as Euaranty for his good fsith =, A.. IT,,
AL bUsness letters for this Ohco should DC huoleS''"
TRIRvSE" New York. - 49,.
We aaao4 underiake TO re.urn rejected Communications
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-08

We learn of the resignation OF Gen.
Wool with feelings OF deep regret. LIS
military career has been OF such char,
acter as 10 inspire confidence, though
we believe sincerely that the people
would not like to have him placed al
the head Of the army. The reason OF
his resignation is found in the appoint
ment If Gen. Mcclellan to the supreme
command OF the Federal forces. lie
thinks that this act OF the Adminstra
ton furnishes him sufficient reason to-
withdraw ing from military life. No
doubt the Administration canvassed the
matter thoroughly before the step OF
placing Gen. Mcclellan at the head Of
the army was taken. The country will
acqn.esce in the propriety of its decision
though all will very much regret that
the veteran w DOL has seen fit to resigr
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-08

Iresenting total OF nine States and
three Territories with present popua
ton of nearly 100000, aud a militia
force OF 900, 900, all OF which are beyond
the reach OF convenient or adequate &C
commodation by any OF the existing ar.
molies of the United States.
FACILITIES FOR TRANSPORT ALTON.
The Natural and artificial facilities
for transportation to and form this point
are equalled by hut few places in the
West. by the Mississippi river and its
navigable tributaries alone, it has control
OF over $4,000 miles OF inland navigation,
and shipments can be made direct and
without break Of bulk to and INTO fifteen
States and three Terrific, les, including al
those above named. The arrivals and
departures OF steamers at this point, have
In spite OF many adverse circumstances
calculated to Ietard the river business,
reached the high figure OF twelve humid
red per annum. 1t they should, as in
the future they wil,swell to twelve thou.
sand, the Navigation would not be over
turdened, nor the capacity of the river
be inconveniently affected. The OBJ.
strnct'on OF the river at this point by ice
IN the winter season is several weeks
ess than above the rapids, and some two
months less than in Lake Mich gan at
Chicago.
The artificial facilities for trausporta
ton are also extensive. The lower end
OF the island is crossed by the union
railroad tracks Of the Chicago & Rock
Island, aud Mississippi l. Missouri Rail
roads, and by means Of bridges connect
ing it on the Illinois side with the tracks
OF the "Cb'cago \ Rock Island Rail-
road" the "Warsaw & Rockford Rail
road" the "Rock Island 4 Sterling Rail-
road" and the "Rock Island & Peoria
Railroad" aud making come ct,ons on
the Iowa side With the "Miss ssippi l.
Missouri Railroad" and the davenport
d Musca,ine Railroad" and their
brancbes. 1t is thus brought into direct
communication with the extensive net
work Of railroads which cover the States
and Territories Of the North. w est, and
which arc yearly throwing ont new
branches, and extending into new fields
their connections end business.
no1Ivs PowEs AND AAxUPAcrURIxo SAcIlIrIIs.
!. u ~ 1aEisd and excessive facilities
nTI sis I'll a1al4M0S BIZ II III CHA sSs. Issaa~ Ite
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-08
mo doubt that he would like to see

mo doubt that he would like to see
slavery planted in every State from
Maine 10 6enfgis.-0 Gazette.
0kTnat means Us. That 10 What we get
for al our friendly advice and pins tax
Jog 10 behalf our aimaLle contemporary.
We published the following extracts
from the Gazette editorials-the former
issued in July last. aud the latter on Mon-
day last, and the above fling is all We
get for it.:
Nov you see 1T:
i" We hope to see this Ddr prosecuted
until tAe dark stain Of sldUsry, which
rests upon our government, and which
is the cause Of Ill our troubles, and will
tie so long as tolera ted, is Utped out for
ever."
Now you don't see it:
Rather than see our glorious Re-
public dirme mbered, we had rather sAs
black pail Of stacevy ouerspread every
foot Of its Territory"
For dong that we are declared to be
in favor Of spreading slavery all over
this whole country and, as If he
thought that was not bad enough, hs
afectionately calls us q traitor to our
country. How could we think of de-
stroy'ng our neighbor's stock in trade
by denying either proposition. We
are perfectly wiling that he should tel
that yarn every day in the year. Nc
doubt be believes he is telling the truth
Having told the same lie so MANY tinc
he has come honestly by the impression
that it is a fact. We cannot think O
elevating it to the importance that de
NAL would give it. We shall not inter
fere with our neighbour innocent amuse
ment in any such way. Don't imagin
that we shall.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-08

North west. At the special session Of
Ne losa LssiAlasnrs, hsld last Sam~ss.
that State clearly indicated its prefer
ence - to locality, 10 the following reso-
lst'ose, which were passed unanimously
BY both houses:
"Jolst resolst on iostructisg the Sens-
tors and requesting our Represents.
tives to procure an Arsenal and Ar
mory At Rock leland"
"Be It Resolved by the Senate and
House ~ Representatives Of tie State Of
IOUa, That the Senators in Congress
from this State be instructed and the
Representatives reques ed to use their
utmost exertions to procure the estab-
lishment, at the earliest possible time by
the Government Of the United States,
Of an Arsenal and Armory, for the dis
tribution OF Arms to the orth-western
States, on the Island Of Rock Island in
the State Of Illinois.
'Resolued, That the Secretary OF
State be directed to forward to each of
the Senators and Representatives 10
Congress, copy Of these resolutions.
"Approved, May Gath, 1861"
ILLINOIS OFFICIAL ACrHoRIrlEs.
No session Of the Legislature Of IIIi-
! nois has been held since public attention
has been called to this subject, but The
announcement of the purpose Of the
Government in this respect, called forth
q letter from Governor Yates and the
other State Officers, Civil and Military
addressed to the Secretary Of War, urg
ing the location Of the Armory upor
Rock Island.
CERTIFICATE FROM THE GOVERNMENT AGENT.
| l, I. j. Pickett, Government Agen1
for the Island of Rock Island, hereby
certify that the lands owned by tn,
Government on said Island, are fret
from the claims Of squalters, and tina
the only occupants thereon are eight il
number, who told leases under and &C
knowledge themselves tenants Of sal
Government, in which lease it is specifi
cally agreed that the lessons are to va
cate the premises in Thirty days from
the date Of receiving notice reqnesliu
them to leave. I. j. Pickett,
Government Agent.
Rock Island, ILL.,, Oct .25tb, 1861.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-08
DEMOCRAT & NEWS.

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Larger space charged at the rate Of $3.50 for
each 49, ii nal square,
foi one half square, two-thiris Of the above
rates;
business Cards not to exceed lines, $40 90 Ier
annum;
preach change an additional oh arge OF 25certs
per square will be made.
Large cuts charged double the same dimensions
Vi type.
Yearly advertising contracts will be under.sood
o Apply strictly to the immediate business of the
advertiser and all other dvertisements sent in bv
| the advertiser will be charged extra
Advertisements not accompanied with fustruc-
lions will DO inserted until forbid and charge &C.
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EdIttriAi notices charged for at the rate Of Is
cents per line, or eight words, and special notices
at 10 cents per line, or SO cents a line Ter week
All notices Tor religious and benevolent pur.
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CLOTHING.
TIE NEW YORK LEDGER.

TIRE NEW YORK LEDGER,
IT Is SAID, HAS a CIRCULATION OF
] 100000 copies, but it, cireulation 10 limited
compared with the circulssisn Of garments man
ufastund BY
0ANG. -, Rzx,
At his establishmsnt On ..rady street, opposite
the Post Once.
am nov receiving the largest and most eom-
plete assortment of
Cloths, CaSsimercs and Testingx
hver offered in this market. Anticipating large
trade this Fall, have laid in unusually heavy
stock, and the goods MUST BE SOLD.
Nv goods are all
THIS FALLS STYLES,
Fresh from the manufacturers and importers.
shall continue TO keep on nand large assortment
OF fresh
READ Y.MADE HING,
For Mon, Youths and Boys, of my own manufact-
ure which will be sold at
Il u - : . a p e . . - /.
Ishall continue TO manufacture my own Cloth
ne thereby giving
A BETTER GARMENT
For the same mo ley than any. Eastern made goods.
Everything in the
Furnishing Department
Can be found.
Shirts OF al descriptions,
Under Clothing Ia endless variety,
8tocKa,
Ties,
HandkerchieNs,
6ocka,
Suspenoers, 30. DO
| Also, q large and splendid assortment of
! GENTS sHA~Ia9,
The largest and best ever offered in this msrke
| l trust the public will call in and examine my
stock before they make any inv estmcnts. for an
very sure can satisfy them both in price snc
quality OF goods. SAMUEL FERRY,
Brady street, opposite Post O6iee.
aug2l-dtf