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Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
The --latest Neus.

As we have said elsewhere, it is folly
to be giving a mass of Geographic
news, the great majority Of which we
are confideet is untrue, or greatly ex.
aggerated. We give tbe Heading items,
and the, reader can Judge as to their
truthfulness afus 4 y
There are 10000 troops in Richmond,
and more pouring in. An armistice has
taken place. and the Secretary of War,
(of Lincoln's Cabinet) has gone to
Richmond-dony belece IL.
The Government at Washington had
issued a call for SO, 1000 more troops
10000 of whom are fpr. three years !;
$4,000 for five years, and $4,000 sea-
men for five years service-dOnt beliecca.
A great Union meeting, with stars
and stripes flying, has occurred at Baiti-
more-dont belers H. .u.rts rrr
This is about the cream of what we
find in the evening True Delta of Thurs
day, politely furnished us by Mr.. P.
HEELEIN-our New Orleans papers of
that day failing to come to hand. In
fact, nobody received any on that day,
which was a great disappointment to
Subscribers at a time like the present.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04

A LADIES Account OF Times IN WASH
INGroN CITY.-The following is an ex
tract from a private letter, dated the
22nd April, from a Southern lady, now
IN Washington City. to a lady friend
and relative in this city:
This place is in a terrible condition:
the streets are throngcd with soldiers;
1t Is really unsafe for a lady to walk out
alone. Old Lincoln sleeps with a hun
dred armed men in the east room topro-
tect him from the Southern army. He
is Sexpecting them to attack the CITY
every night he keeps a sentinel walk:
ing in front of his bed room all.nf&ht.
and often gets so frightened that he
leaves the White House, and sleeps out.
No one knows where. These are facts.
Mrs. Lincoln, a few nights since, heard
whispering III the hall in front of her
room /; she rose from bed, dressed and
sat up the remainder of the night watch
ing for the Southern army to blow I'D
the White House, as they are confident
ly expecting it.
Senator OWNS son, a fine looking.
intelligent young man, about twenty
years old, has thrown up a cadetship at
West Point, and gone to Montgomery
seek an appointment in the Confed-
crate Army The Senator himself has
gone to California, and his family have
up housekeeping. and will spend
the summer on his plantation in Tseque-
IA county, Mississippi, and thus Mrs.
Gwin and her daughter may grace New
Orleans with their presence during the
summer, if there is no epidemic in your
;ity."-Picayuns.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04

The WOMEN Of lEgEyrrLE, &c.-Somc per.
son, who went to New Orleans on the same
steamboat that took down Capt. BRrsLE's
Company, writes to the A3roccie from the
city, and details the following incidents:
The women are firing up and are
as enthusiastic as the men. In passing
Il point IA Ibcrv;Ilc where ten or fifteen
ladies were assembled, one Of them
stepped forward, grescaaoj arms, and
gave us two shots from a double bar
re-! gun. The only drawback is that al
though they can wave ha~ndkerchiets
very well they cannot cheer Worth a
sAuck."
Going down Canal street this MORN
ing, we met a column OF over five hun
drcd volunteers from the country. who
were marching from their camp II Ne
tairIe Bridge TO the Jackson Railroad
Depot. 1t the head Of one Of the com.
panIcs Laiourche volunteers marched
4 young girl in bloomer costume. and
IN the gray Louisiana uniform of the
company. She was the Iirqn{isye Of
the company, and although they were
marching in a long swinging trot, she
led them on at the same pace.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
by Yesterdays M0il.

The dispatches by this mail, are alsc
~unimportant. Arrangements are being
made (if the dispatches are true, t.
throw large reinforcements into Wash
ington. When all the troops are or
gained, Lincoln viii have an army OF
lSS, 900 men,-$li;2O9,O0O contributed
for the war. 7'1 % E4tas safFH 3.g
North Carolina will go out of the
Union by reclamation. 'hH"f-
Martial Law proclaimed in District of
Columbia, and suspension of Aabeu, cor
Baltimore will make no further resis.
lance to troops passing through. Bah /!
And now for a clincher: ""The Tn,
Ssas says, q! as SOC as everything is
prepared any ready-(oh yes, when y
sOe, 900 men will be sent to the relief
Of Fort Pickens-aot a~roundz-tut ac-
iually through baltimore, Richmond.
Raleigh, Charleston, Savannah, Mont
somery Ito New Orleans, being joined
ssthe last named city by a like force,
whichswil have made its way down the
Aississippi.n <4onpi.l h.os
Bat why co6tihde such ridiculous dis
patches. NOT sarss sd +.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04

A FRANK CONFEssIoN.--The New York
Times must receive credit, at least. for
a frank and full confession of the OBJ
Jeets with which its party undertakes
war upon us. 1t says the italics are
its own)
va, noreOrer, Hberates The aaue. The
North have been most reluctantly forced
into this contest, which, in the already
diminished value of its property, has
cost II a greater sum than the value of
every negro In Virginia. We are not
going to end it till we have guarded
against the occurrence of a similar out
break. This is the talk of the man of
business, the manufactures and the mer-
chant, who in the outset were almost
unanimous against any step that threat
.ned hostilities, and sympathized to a
great extent with the South. All now
call for final settlement,
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
AHVET
New York 9TH Wont % South .
Aresting and Killing Secession
lists, &c.

Alexander, April 29th.-Four vessels,
two of which were war steamers and
two transports with Northern troops on
board, passed up the river this morn.
ing. -" 3D..
Gov. Hicks, of Maryland, has issued
a proclamation recommending the State
of Maryland to occupy a neutral posi-
ton.
The Mail steamer Adelaide Bell. of
the Norfolk line, was fire at by the rev.
enue cutter Harriet Lane on Friday
night last, Rappahannack river, in Ches-
apeake Bay. After having been board
ed by the officers of the Lane, she was
allowed to proceed on her way.
A large quantity of shell has been
landed at Fort Washington, by orders
Of the Lincoln Government.
Two gentlemen, one of whom is a
citizen of North Carolina, the other a
resident of Washington, have been ar
rested, and are now confined as prison
ers IN the Capitol of Washington, for
having expressed secession sentiments.
The celebrated N. Y. Seventh ReCi-
ment having openly declared that they
will not invade the South, are conse-
quently looked upon with much suspi-
cion by the lincoln administration.
The list My. Regiment, quartered
at Inauguration Hall, revolted on &C.
count of tleir bad quarters, and had to
be removed to the Navy Yard.
Amah Blythe name of Boyd, was shot
on Island Washington, on account of
his having expressed Southern senti-
ments.a AI" a o."
BE was called from bed at midnight,
and was led, without preparation, to lie
shot. .
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04

q t"UGHs. The sudden changes of our eli
male, are sources Of Pulmonary, bronchial. and
A'ihinaIic Affections. Experience having proved
hat simple remedies often act speedily and GER
idIniy when taken in the early stages Of the dis
ease, recourse should at once be had TO REowN's
b~I'NcHiAL TEocHEs,' or LCzeuses. let the Cold.
to1gh' or Irritation of the Throat be ever so
S.'-h'' as oy tins precautIOn a more serious az.
TACK may be efec,ualiy warded oft. Public
Speakers and Singers vii find them eaecrusl
Tor clearing aud Strengthening the voice. See
advertisement.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
Saturday. the LIST CT June, 1864, at
10 O'clock, a. M,

At the door Of the Court House Of this Parish.
al! the right, title, interest and claims of the
defendant, Philip lIeeiein, in and to the fol-
lowing described property. to wit:
lst. y certain parcel Of land or town lot,
situated in the Town Of Plaquemine, Parish
Of lberville, measuring about 20 feet front on
Leyee or Front Street, with all the depth
thereunto b~elonging-said depth extending
from said Levee or Front street to Bank street,
IN the rear, bounded above by divers lots be-
longing 10 Roth Bros, Joseph Beraud, and
Estate Of Thomas Mile; below, by Penn's
Alley, and in the rear by SAID Bank 81, togeth-
er Wis all the buildings and improvements.
and a. other appurtenances thereon being
and thereunto belonging. The said property
being known as the ''EbcrViiIe HoteI.,
and now occupied as such.
2nd. Also a frame building erected in front
of the property above described, outside Of
the Levee, now used as a Warehouse and
Post Odice. SEIZED to satisfy said writ and
costs. IliEO. BLANCHARD. sim
Parish of lberville, April 81, 1861. [1p27
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THE VERY LATEST!
'''ByIM Eeeaing Delta.

a saf ---I is-r eH.4l- -
me only news Of any interest which we
perceive in The above paper-the latest paper
'As'd PRIOR to our going to press--is what we
append: -'ss'sm 'iii q }fau9J4 s4.s ~ n.
AUS man of.war was reported to be off
'as BALM On sbs I'd. ,,ss7 zaaai refr
:. .ss r.ss above Memphis was strongly for.
- asainst an attack from Cairo. A com.
~. Aspphis on he I'd for Richmond.
- seys she is ready for the enemy.
ssadrsd Arkansas bouie knives, with
e''p q four hundred Hssh and blood Ar.
aanda were opposite Memphis on the
q. e.HIAE ev~E
spSs.s nas removed bis head quarters
n. 49, 10 adj Dc ttp~s Il,
SAt WIS sun falling o.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04

WELL PCT.-The Albany Argus says
that whenever a foreign enemy has
waged war upon the country, the party
OF which Lincoln is now the represen-
~tative, has taken sides with the foe.
The only war in which they have put
heart, is a war against their brethren.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
ELECTION NOTICE.


MAYoR's OFFicE,
April Goth, 1861.
PURSUANT to a resolution of the Board of
Il sSelec,men OF the Town of Plaquemine. an
Election will he holden at the Court House. ON
MONDAY, the 9th day of May next, 1861. for
the purpose OF electing a Mayor and Five Select.
men 10 serve Tor the ensuing year.
The polls TO open al 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, and TO
close al > p. NJ.
TllOS. E GRACE, Mayor.
PlaQuemlue, La. ap2O
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
The Right Place to Buy Jewelry.
w. A. HAYWARD,
.Eg9sR WFGCfWrjnS gclrefer,
Goa Broadway, New York.

/ one purchasing Jewelry of any description
" should Tail 10 call upon W \. HAYWARD,
before purchasing. or send him an order ior sam
pies. ANY person wishing samples TO order
ifom, can have the slme sent with the privilege
OF IeiutLLas anything they may not want.
LINE Full assortment Of Clouds for the
81 Stores aud jewellery Envelopes. Ian2D
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04

t@ We perceive that Capt. II. i. Favrot,
OF Baton Rouge, IS organizing a compapy Of
coiored men for the war.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
THE DAMAGE TO THE NORFOLK Navy

LIE DAMAGE TO II NORFOLK NAVY
YARD.-A Charleston paper publishes
the following special dispatches
Norfolk, April 2lst.-I wake to find
the Navy Yard one universal sea of
flames, which in their lid leaping lick
the very clouds with tongues Of fire.
The noise of their devastation reaching
distinctly to us, is like the deep toned
roar Of Niagara. One long continuous
hoarse growl is filling the whole atmos-
phere with angry reverberation. The
scene is now awful.
On examination of the Navy Yard
now In our possession, the dry dock. is
found uninjured. Two ship houses are
safe. All the cannon are in perfect
order except twelve. The BOYS are Ia
king out many of the spikes with their
fingers. The ammunition and all the
timber sheds are safe. The blacksmith
shop, machine shop, foundry, public
stores, and twenty-five new gun car
riages are all safe. We are RAPIDLY
placing twenty-five heavy guns in bat
terry at the Naval Magazine and Naval
Hospital below Norfolk. The great
smoke and flames arose from two ship
houses. and the various vessels on fire.
One sloop-of-war can be raised with
a steam pump aud made good. The
is aground on distractions
at Seawel's Point. They are trying to
get her off. We are sinking obstruc-
lions three miles this side of her. The
men are rapidly building gun-carriages
at the Yard. .r
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
Eeate dc Sheriff

ETAT DE La LOUISIANE-PARoIssE
~ DIBEEvILLE-CouR DU Gene DIsTRIcr.
Xavier Lambert rs Philip Heclein-No.
1866.
En- vertu dun writ de Fl Fa a moi adress6 mar
FHOn bic. la sus-dite cOuT dams la Cause c-
dessus intitu.ee ct numerotGe, Jai saisi Ell IJex-
poserai en- vente publique au plus ofFrant etrder-
nier encheriSseur, pour du compliant, avec rriyi-
lege d'evaluatIon-
Samedi, h Ter jour de JUN proclaim, 1861,
a IL heuGes, A. NJ, a Ia maison de Cour de cette
paroisse, dams la vile de Plaquemine, tous les
droits, tltres, interets ct pretensions du defendeur.
Philip Heelein, en- Ell aux prophecies ci-apres de-
critics, savoir
Ter. Tn certain lot de Terre, situe dams Ia
vile de Plaquemine, paroisse d'Iberyille, me-
surant a peu-prGs soixante ct dix pieds de ia
ce, sur la rue Levee GU "Front" street, avee
tOute la p%rotondeur y appartenant; borne en-
haut par pIussIeurs lots sppartenant a Nm.
Roth Freres. Joseph Beraud, ct Ia succession
&c Thomas Mile, en- bas par "Fenn's Alley"
ct en- arriere par la rue dc Banque, ensemble
ayec toutes les batisses ct ameliorations ct touc
ties les dependencies qui o'y trouvent ct zap
parliament. La dlte Dropriete ct conure
CONNIE N'lberville HoteS'
90. Aussi une maison en- bois erigee en-
face de la propriete ci-dessus daAite, dehons
de la lev6e. ct maintenant oceupee COMING
Warehouse ct Bureau de "a Post.. ~
Saisi pour satlsfaire leS1it writ ct frais.
THE0. BLANCHARD, Sheriff
Paroisse dIberyille, lie 81 Avril, 1861. ap?7
State Of Louisiana-Paris! gBENe-ea
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
Family s. plantation Use.
lsrI n 81

kOTlCE is hereby give 10 al those having
~ c'a.ms against the Estate of the late CARO-
LINE RABiGLIA, to present them 10 the nm.
GeTslgued, duly authenticated. within Thirty
days from this date aud all those Indebted 10
sad Estate, are requested 10 call and settle forta-
with. EDWARD SCRATCHLEY,
apl3l Cnr,,or
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
What We Must Prepare For,


The New York Tins of the 2Out inst
contains a remarkable article under the
heading of "NYhere shall the first blows
be struck" in which the writer evident
~ shadows forth the military designs
OF the Lincoln Government.
We make a few extracts from the
Times article:
II secession was incomplete without
Virginia, we a crush it in its great
leader, who brings it directly within the
reach OF our blows. In debating terms
TO Nlrglnia, we can do il to the whole
Uhlon. We ON dictate these ut HioimoaQ
"'th'" strty days If ae riH. We can
make this war a short one. 1t should
be ended in n campaign. 4 column
OF 10000 men should, at the earliest
moment possible, march from Washing
ton on Richmond. Another equally as
strong should proceed from James Riv-
er to Fort Monroe. Resistance to two
well appointed armies would be impos-
slb!e. Once at Richmond, we should
hold 10000 slaves, rated in Virginia
to be worth $500, 0O0, 00Q, as hostages,
Tor the good conduct of the enemy.
should we be for ed to extreme meas
ureS, all the other States would take
warning by the example made of their
leader. If Mr.. Lincoln does not now
strike an eflectual blow, upon him will
rest the responsibility of a prolonged
and cruel war.
In Virginia, as the head and front of
secession, we have a position the most
Vulnerable to attack. We hold com
plete control Of all her outlets to the
seas. With Maryland remaining loyal,
we command her on every sido but one.
fort Monroe, expeditions can pen
stratc by water, far into her interior.
W asinngton vii! soOn be an immense
fortified camp. Expeditions can pcne-
lratc the State from Pennsylvania, at
numerous points on the North, and on
the West from Ohio, should not that
prove loyal, as we firmly believe
md hope it will.
In this contest two issues of the deep
'st moment are involved :; the suprc-
macy Of the laws, and tie morGl and no
a'tat snPertOrity Of tie North. We can
lot admit the right of secession. be-
'auSe we cannot admit a proposition
hat inSolycs their own destruction.
Another point Of great stragetical
Importance is Cairo, at the confluence of
he Ohio and Mississippi rivers. This
ommands completely the States OF .
and Kentucky, and a portion ,
Tennessee, and would be an admir- :
.blc base of operations for a force sent
own the Mississippi. Upon this point I
large force should be Immediately ,
oncentratcd, amply supplied with ma ,
erals and munitions of war :
Now that we are in for a fight, let Us =.
nlsh it at a blow The first thing is to :
now where we stand, to learn who are =
ur friends and who are our foes. We /
ant no relations that can cmbarrass =,
he unity of purpose or plans. We :
re infinitely stronger with Virginia an ;,
pen enemy than a ~treachcrous ally. +
Kentucky, Maryland, or Tennessee, =
re not heartily with US, let them follow :
example OF Virginia. We want no :
lends who will be holding one of our J.
inds while we are striking with the :
her. We not only want to have the .
sue squarely presented, but we want :,
ie battle fought with the antagonists =,
under the appropriate banners. !.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
For New Orleans.

E@ao The fine new, siaunch steamer
MINERVA, J. a. NEEEAUx. master. will leave
bayou Crosse Tete on or about Thursday next.
Tor New Orleans. Planters and Others having
height 10 ship viii please have it ready in due
Time. ar.7
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
Ell. II. H Il Y,
LATE YOUNG & co..
3 Camp Street, New Orleans,
TF'atck nTeker, .Sc.rfIErr and NiJr,r,u;,h-

AfsEFEs SFaSfGffF ana SggEeFSngsSE.
M Importers Of fine Watches @A@
G.1Sior Ladies and Gentlemen, of ~ ~
the mos celebrated makers of England and Swift
zeIiand, made 10 his order expressly ia heavy
cases, (sold aud silver and warranted standard
hneness. Ladies Chatelaines and Neck Chains
Gents Guard, Fob and Vest CHAINS; Seals. Keys
&c. Finger Rings, Earrings, Breast pins, Cur
plns, &c. Diamonds in Pins ard Rings.
SPeciasles for every age, in gold, SILVER and steel
frafes;@
SIftFware warranted as pure as coin, consisting
OF table, tea and desert Spoons,
liable aud Desert Forks, Ladies. Bntter Knives
Mustard and salt spoons, sugar tongues. &c.
Plated ware, consisting OF c%astors' candlesticks
waiIefSr'&c.
Having been Aways engaged in the mechanical
part of the business, all Watches sent for repairs
will have the strieteS attention, and having every
facility for making Ny portion of a watch, he
willy be enabled TO work on very reasonable
terms.
u Jewelry made to order, and repaired. Dia-
msnds reset in he latest style. Canes mounted
SoId or SILVER dec3-no7
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
Sale Of the Market House.

PURSUANT 10 a Proclamation of the Mavor
l. and Board Of Salcc'meu of the Town of Pa.
qnemne, ! will offer for sale on MONDAY. the
9th day OF May. 1861, al 10 O'Clock, \. M. in
front Of the Court House door, the Lease of the
Market House, iOr the year ending on the first
Monday III May, ls62.
apI3 JAS. l.. BARKER Constable
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
" AEHrIR.

"'S'' 'nHhs Church IN tais town, on MONDAY last. by
Rev Dir. fll'o', JOSEPH A. BaEAUX, ESQ.,,
to Miss ESGENTi MILE,
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04

mar TOuDie IN my throat
tior which the "Irorhes7 are a
specific having made me often a
mere whisperer.n n. =. WILLIS.
Il recommend their use TO Pub
lie Speakers.
REV. F.. Fl. CHAPLIN.
"Great service in subduing
HodTSeness.'
REV. DANIEL WISE.
almost instant reliefin the dis
tressing labor Of breathing peculi-
ar to .Asihma.n
REV. A. G. EGGLESTON.
"Contain no Opium or anything
injurious" DR.. A. A. HAYES,
Chemist, Boston.
"a simple and pleasant combin-
alton for Coughs &c.
DR. G. F. BIGELOw,
Boston.
Beneficial in Bronchiis.n
DR.. J. +. LANE,
Boston.
al have proved them excellent
for Whooping Cough"
REV. II. W. WARREN.
Boston
Beneficial when compelled 10
speak, suffering from Cold.p 3
REV. S. J. p. ANDERSON,
81. Louis.
"Efectual in removing Hoase
peSs and irritation of the Throat,
. common with. Speakers and
Prof. NJ. STACY JOHNSON,
La Grange, Ga.
Teacher Of Music, Southern
Female College.
"Great benefit when taken be-
fore and after preaching, as they
prevent H~oarseness. From their
past effect, ! think they will be
Of permanent advantage TO me-"
REV. T.. ROWLEY, A. NJ.
President OF Athens College
Tenn. :
0CSOld by all Druggists.
TWENTY-FIVE CENT
" BOX A.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04

BIZ virtue Of a writ Of II. |a., to me d.
rected from the Honorable Court aforesaid.
in the above entitled and numbered cause, |
have seized and Will offer al Public Sale to the
highest aud last bidder Tor cash, with benefit
ui appIaisemrnt, on
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
SAes'iTS Sac.

STATE OF LOUSIIANA-paEsH OF
~ lIEGNILLE-CrH %JrnIcIAL DIsrEICr COURT.
AArIEE LAMBERT rs. PHILIP IIEELEIy.
No l3t6
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
q. u. WECKLEFFE, A. VI, VI. ID,
SurSeOH Dentist.
FORMERLY OF CLINTON, LA,

ESPECTFULLl offers his professional SER
III vices 10 the citizens Of Plaquemine, and the
surrounding Parishes.
DR.. WlCkLlFFE is permanently located in
tiaquemine. His entire attention will be devoted
TO hs Profession Those wishing Ope rations in
nnY branch of
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
o EXTRACTING

Particularly attended TO. His great success as
an txtr actor, renders him confidently in offering
his services to all suffering with the Tooth ach
70 Office on Bank street, at Bailey's Picture
Gallery. Those wishing operations al their resi-
dences, either in Town or Parish, will be waited
ofiice,or any OF the Stores in Plaquemine.
ieblG-tf. q. NJ. W.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04

ETATDELA LOUISIANE-PARofssE
IL D'IBERvILLE-CouR pU Gene DIsrRrcr.
Xavier Lambert rs Philip Heclcin-No.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-05-04
DENTISTRx

VIII always find him ready TO serve them. lie
guarantees as perfect operations as can be obtain
ed IN New Orleans, or any other city efthe States
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-08
Inion Meeting at Chicago.

NHltAoo, hlouudN, Jdl' ioois
An immense Union meeting of citizens, irrespective
of party, was held at Bryans Hall last night. The
resolutions adopted express love for the unlon regard
every attempt TO rend it the basest treason aud most
insane folly; regard the CONSTITUTE ion of the United
States forming union between the people OF the
several Slater, and intended to be perpetual ana
every attempt by State to secede on annui the LAWS
Of tie United States is not only usurping the powers
of the General Government, but aggression ugon
the equal rights of the other States tnat
peacea6le secession, if possible, must necessarily
be matter Of agreement between the States, ana unth
sncb agreement il made, the existing Government has
no choice but to enforce the law and protect the prop
erty of the nation; that in view OF what Is now
ta spirng in the Southern States of threats to pre-
vent the Inauguration of President eonstutonaiiy
elected it is incumbent upon the loyal people OF the
several States to be prepared to render all their aid
military and otherws to the enforcement OF the Fed
eral laws; that Maia Anderson deserves the thanks OF
the country Tor the course pursued by him. We de-
clare that there spuld be an exhaustion of peaceful
measures before I've sword is drawn therefore we are
in favor of any nst honorable and constitutional set
tement of the aesrion of African Slavery that Con-
gress may adoy and the American people may ratify