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Y MOOT nenn lbt tod press tad pdoplco aianf ii a in a tit; utTArnD dt xxtplvsttcc and üitnoüönT st oaixt. er VOLUME 9. PLYMOUTH, INDIANA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1863. NUMBER 1-TVHOLE No. 417.

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The minion or Mr. Stephen. Wash'cpton Correp.nJeuce of the N- Y . News Since the return of Vice President Stephens to Bichmond, several facts hare been brought to light calculated to make people thick that hs mission was not simply confined to the topics contained in Jeff. Davis instructions, but had a far more important object in view. A gentleman connected with the State Iep irtaient tells me to-day tint independently of his public and ostensible mission, Mr. Stephens h d been intrusted by the President of the Coufe leriey with a secret Cne that the first was only a cloak to c mcci! the second, and that revela'ion of hc

greatest importance were at 'ha t om of the diplomatic transactions intrude ! toll's ru.ro. 1 his, it appears has been di e ovore 1 sine therevurn of Mr. S:e;hen- t T tdi-.: ::: , where his arrival was .mine ii . by a Cabinet council an l l.v i V ... a bearer of dispatehe to L mi '. n o i 1;-. r a by Mr. Benjamin, the Scereiary jf Foreign Affairs. Ihe bearer of dip i'chj c.irr"M w'th hin.l am tjid. a proposition of aTince to l-ous Napoleon, in wh eh ho C n?c 'er ie 2overnineur proposes to ihj Ivn-vr r .if the i i'rench toaekn . I .i-.iv.. V r',.1, Irancetoapro.eciorV.e u.m Mexe m 1 ! upon the Republic of Cea'ral AmrM m 1 ! he idler of free -rale wth ih.-S.u hfj the term of twenty-five vears. At the same time. JcfF. Div's, 'n omp'x.nce w.ih .he well kn wn spirit ofantv.ro riim exiting di Europe on the question of Livery. proposes to modify th it x.iatituon :na maiimr cm -intent wi;h th? r Vre-aa-o:. of c:v 1 zation an 1 hru i:i"tv. in echmgj, thj President of th C federal g ve.uuie:it de uaa ls tli reoriitiou of the .Sou h, and tho raMn-j of the blockade; and . h uld this inei-"i-e cau-e a -ar be,ween the nor. hern Snie m 1 ! 1'rauce. all that the C-ufe lerac government requires in such a e ise is the co-operation ot her navy. Neither a mm nor a Eux.-ket ij nee le t from Europe, but sinvdv .-sel-5 of war and u few iron clad ship. Mr. SliJedl, to wLtm thosj conmiti-iic:;-: ir-iif have Leen transmittel, is aafh nzed to vflcr the Niru' in lueements to evrrv n ttion ;h at may feel incline 1 to comnly with ihu wisht-aef the Sou?h, rnd p ir:ieu'arly to Spain, to which the poseiou of Cub and tiie southern part of San Domingo ou!d be guaranteed forever should she decide to knd her assistance to the permsncnt foundation ofthe Southern Confederacy. I um also told that Mr. Slidell is invited t 'taVc advice of L m"s Xapt!e-n in everything te longing to the in-titutions to be he; eafttr framed by the Southern Confe?-; ' ra ty. to -olicit his opinions reg ir is the 1 t Pinal's to emploved fT the foun . south of M i-m an 1 Dix m'sfna fa rtr-ng consolidated g ivemuenf. an 1 even to promise him a protectorate upon Tex i-, ih-uld he deem the in lepen !:iee of th. t t-'ate liccc-sar; t o h"s de-ijrn u n Mc la fact the pruT-osition of 1 ff. Davi 'o ' h'U:?) N'arn'c -n H thit of in -.ff; i-."v vi ? i I :cfen.-ivi; alliance, uttva 1c i w .h is lar-.e c ner -.-ions as a government can in tke to nother witliot 'sing itsfreolom ofac:ion O iignity oi eh ;r. Bat bef r.' mak'ti thse Propositions o t Emperor of I'r :ne" ".n l -er'fie'iig tlie ia aitntion of s a e.y. d ff Divis sent !-. S4dicns wl:h a secret mssae to Mr. L nc h to a Ivise h m of the rc-o!u'.iins tak n by his Cabinet, an 1 to a. k h in wh;thsr he w ml 1 n )t cons-, n. before applying to E ir i;e for priMiction an 1 s'loo rt, and thereby to run the rik of injuring the de:ncritic institutions in this country, toi ai .irsnistice an 1 to a convention of all the Sf.'tf. i'tir tin. soflliMiii-iit fit" t1i. i.-iidmr! ...c , . difficulties. . Ihc m's-tion of Mr. Stephen- was then ! 1 . J-vK;nr. as you will see. toth preservation , J. . . . oi the fr- dome-t;e institution of the! , I 5?)tn, an l vrw oppose 1 to any encroach-1 . - . merits by fr"gn power noon that eountrv. 1 rt i i . .. w . , . . i 1 h" re I I Oi Mr. Lincoln to see h.m has : i at i t . . - , ba!h 1 the project ot Mr. Davis, anl hn, apparently iorce i me mu: n to place iig. un ler the protection of the empires and riori trebles of Europe an event which mv.' th.-e iten thn integrity of our own liberties iu the Nor.h. Let us put down mb-, rebellions and revolution-i. Of course we will. But let us abo extirpate the inevitable causes of mobs, rebellions and revolutions, by bringing the Government into h:.rmony with the people. If the sword must be use. 1, let its r.V,t fr.rlru and ffctual blade symbolize ihe n.hnn .l'tcill. Let it be wielded against: f:irf'i.rw f.nd not by factions. Let the blow come from the eopIe and n t be iirecte I at them. Then we shall have neithermobhor rebellious, lor the people are! ' l not likely to.ni.jb thcin selves, nor to rebel against a Government wh.ch embodies their every wish an l hope. M : te .u'cf

The Union League As there has ben a great deal said about

this institution, through the newspapers of the country, it may be interesting to the '.curious to know something of the workings of the lodges, their grips, passwords, &c, and to satisfy this curiosity, we give the following from one who attends all the meetings of the lodge in his jurisdiction. None are admitted into the loyal institution who are not supposed to be sound on the vital questions. To enter a Unio League Lodge the sign to be given to the '-outside sentinel," is mi le by opening the right hand turning ihe thumb into the hollow of the h ind, riseynir h ind to near the right temple, then thrjw the hind from you, letting it fill to y-ntr ride. We rc.rrii we arc uniole to give the men f recognition, or entrance sign at th? inner door, but as we know none of our re iders will ever wish to enter one of these leagues, it is immiterial in this connection. We hive the promise of it the next t'me i.ur "nf rmint couie3 to town. He h-id forgotten ii when we last convered w.thhin. cVering h. lodge, the c m lidate is ' ww.n'r. 1 tit L-n.ioI ;i thr :i1nt ( tli:r :ire v . . :i ,,-i,nlJr iirtia'el at tho iuu tiuu, th jjr st m 1 U' 5u 1 crc,e Ilbmtthe aUcr' ,,!CC lhc !oft hm l oa the Oonst,tution of the :n'ttvtl Statc" aud the 15'bUs aüJ thor,-ht uan.1 n,Mng me .Mner.ean uag, m u,eu position they ire required to take the fob, lwnr bliratiou k,l dosolmnlv sweir in the presence of G d and oiher wltne-ses. to supj ort, protect and delend the government oi' the United State, and that I will also defend thj otate of Indiana ag-i-ust any invas. on .nsur ! rection, or rclclilon, to the Le.-t of my a", ility. This I pledge without mental reservation or evasion. Furthermore that I will aid and assist in electing true and reliable Union men an I none others to all offices from the lowest to the highest, in town, country, State and general government. An 1 h)uld I ever be called to fill any oHiee I will then and there carry out the object and principles of this League. And farther, that I will protect, aid and defend all true members of the Union League. And further, I will never make known in any way or manner, to any person or persons not members of the Union Lergue any of the sigm, passwords, proceedings, debates, or plans of this or any other council under this organization, except when engaged in admitting members." The obligation varies in different localities, but is essentially the same all through the Northern States. After taking the obligation, the candilate is instn as follows late is instructed in the irrips and words. m I in the same manner stranvers are examined: Take each other by the right hand; pre.-s the nail ofthe thumb, between the second -.ml th'r ! joints of the third finger of the same h:in 1 in such a maimer as to attract attention. '1 he instructor nays "do you understand:" Candidate "I undertake.' Instructor "Are you a Union man?" Candid; t; I am, sir." Instructor -Give me a sign." To give tho s-gn, raise your left bund on a level w ih the eyes, phuethe ends ofthe thumb and th"r 1 finger together, then the instructor says "Washington," the can lidate then drops his hand to a level with the -dionl lers, still holding the thumb and finger together, when the instructor says Johnson," (Andy Johnson, of Tennessee;) the candidate then les his hand fall to bis knee, when, the instructor says "Jacksou. Th's eonstitiUM the examination, and with the pass at the inner door, is all that 1 . is uecess try to pass any one having any cu- . . . . . 1. T , . i , , no.Mty, into a lodge oi C L s. Ihe busiL . .. , n , ness oi the meeting is in btary Irill, ami . , , tip irt debates as to how eopp ri he i Is, t, call he ,. . . ,rl . lispo.-el ot, etc. There are some changes . . , . . , r . . . be:ng ma le in the "work nf winch our in- ,. . . , . iormant has prom.su 1 to keep us posted. t Don't Harm tiik Neuro. We hear of several instances that occurred yesterday of extreme violence toward unoffending black. The poor negro is beginning to tate of the bitter food prepared for him by abolition philanthropy. We appeal to our citizens to be more kind to him than his professed bosom friends have been, who embrace him but to crush. He is not to blame for the misfortune that has befallen us. He is but the victim of faieis,n, and should be rather pitied than assailed. Let him not be persecuted for the nins of others. It is cowardly and unjust to wgle him out as an object for popular .1 .! ! ...1.1 wrath. It him go hin way unmolested, for it is unworthy a freeman to make war upon an inferior race iu the spirit of revenge y. Y. Ff.vi.

Bcffun to From the Richmond Dispatch, July 17. While Paul Jones, in the wretched old hulk of an Indiaman an hundred years old (the Bon Homme Richard), was engaged in his desperate conflict with the Serapis, a new English frigate of the first-class, just out of port after a single broadside had riddled her so completely that he was compelled to lash her to the Englishman to avoid sinking when nearly all his guns had burted, and half his crew had fallen a momentary cessation of firing induced his adversary to hail him and inquire whether he had struck. "We have not yet begun to fight," was the laconic and pithy reply, and, after two hours more of mortal j combat, he had the proud satisfaction of walking the Englishman's deck, a victor under circumstances so desperate that at onetime there appeared no chance of escape. Such is the reward of valor when allied to constancy, and directed bv an indomitable will. Line jln. Seward,, Halleck, and the whjle Yankee press are hugging themselves in ihciie.unon that they already tee the end of the war, and that that tndis. to us, the death of our liberty, an 1 thebegining of an j irrerminable servitule. To tlwir taunts Und sneers we reply, in the defiant language of Paul Jones, -We bive not yet begun to fighti ! hev ,h:nk they h ive een .itched ficlJ but (h(J hoüest 0f lh hiyc seen are, to th sc which mut conic, but as the frchne-s cf an April morning to the fierv breath of the do-day. but as the snow upon the side of Ilecla to the whirling gulf of flame within bat as December to Ju ie but as an ice h mse to a furnicc heated an hun.lre 1 fol 1. This people h is never yet put forth its strength to half its extent, furious has been the war in which it has boon engaged, mighty as have been its btruggle-, glorious as have been its victories, unparalleled as has been the result. What we have done is scarcely a type of what we ean do. The present situation, far from being desperate, is only trying enough to induce new energy in the cone-?t, to call for new exertions and new sacrifices, to renrnd our people of the nature ofthe conflict, and the object of the enemy, to bring out our whole strength, and to let the world see of what we are capable. While the Yankees think they have subjugated us by taking Vicksburg, we repeat, in the language of Paul Jones, "we have not begun to fight." Such is the spirit of our people, such the resources of our countrymen in their own determined will, such the obstacles which the enemy will have to overcome before he can ever subdue us. Wc have lost Vicksburg and Port Hudson. What of that? Suppose we lose Charleston, Savannah, Mobile, Wilmington all our seaports. What of that, we ask again.? "What thmh the Cell be lost? Alii not lost! The unco i.ja?raMe will, Anl filudy of rpre-ge, i in mortal hate. And courage never to submit or vidd, All the.it rcmaiu. . These we would still have, though everything material were gone. But we are reduced to no such straits. On the contrary, we njeikthe solemn truth when we declare that in our opinion our situation, although it is one which calls for the utmost exertions, so far from being desperate is not even gloomy. The enemy his taken Vick.-biirg anl Port Hudson. Does he open the navigation ofthe river thereby? Not at all, as we sh wed the other day, and, we think, showed satisfactorily. On tho other hand, he weakens himself by the garrisons ho is obliged to put in those places, and he strengthens our armies by returning the garrisons which have been so long shut up there. He would do the same thing by taking Charleston, .Savanah and Mobile. Having no longer any detached ports to defend, our

"T7e Have not Yet FisMt."

;:rmy could then complete the policy of j tion party now hope to effect by compelling concentrating which, but partially pursued, "unconditional submission." Their rehas already been attended with such mem- gard for the interests of the slaves and the orable results. honor of the government is bounded by lllt;r:,ri,1iU;nior;nr!m .Tn.J the consideration ofthe effect of their

we shall we ikeu him and strengthen ourselves with every step that he tykes in leaving his base of operations. We have made our calculations long ago that all the towns within reach of the enemy's navy would fall; and giving them, for the sake of argumer.;, up to him, se conceive that we are more able hi beat him without them than with them. Let it not be forgotten, in the meantime, that we have a powerful army an army that has never been beaten with a General at its head who may rank with the most renowned leaders of whom history makes mention. Let the despondent think of these facts and tell us what there is gloomy in our situation. For our part, we see nothing whatever. We may bo called on to destroy more cotton and tobacco to prevent their falling into the hands of the enemy; but, in our opinion, this would not be the worst thing the government could do, even of its own free will. It would recall the minds of thousands from the pursuit of wealth to the defence of the country, and that would be a jv-vuJtivc

IYo Compromise TThat It Means, j If the radical cry of "unconditional submission" originated either in the wish that the honor of the government should be maintained without concession, or in a sincere desire to ameliorate the condition of the slaves, h)wever much mistaken we might deem the policy to be, we should be compelled to respect the motives which prompted it. But, when the.-e are made merely the pretexts for urging measures which it is hoped will perpetuate the power of the administration party, the doctrine is made doubly odious by the pretended patriotism and philanthropy of its advocates. We have no special reason for disbelieving that the original abolitionists were animated by any other motive than a wish to extirpate. davery, though of late their love for the slave seems to have degenerate into hatred of his master. Anil now the Tiltonians and Garrisonities are perhaps influenced as little by political ambition as any class of the adniinistraticm party. Their unpopularity, indeed, would seem to pre-ent an effectual bar to all hope of political preferment. It is not impossible that they may dream that the tide

which has I o ne heir fanaticism into tl e public counsels may bear themselves to fortune; but it is very improbable thai even they are wild enough to indulge in hiich fancies. These fanatics are consistent in anathematizing all compromise and demanding 'unconditional submission" from the South. But those who deserted the old whig and democratic parlies, and coalesced with abolitionists to form lire so-called republican party, in urging this doctrine con tradict all their former professed political opinions. These apostates are a large majority of the administration party. Thev profess to condemn the ultrai.-ms of Phillips and Tilton, yet uphold the policies which practically apply the teachings of these ultraists. Is it not inconceivable that an intelligent and candid mm, educated as a whig or democrat, should accept, wheu his judgment was matured, the vagaries of Garrison? In an entire political party the change is so radical and extreme that we must suppose it to have been effected by other eau-.es than honest conviction of error. The masses of the party have inconsiderately followed their leaders. On their leaders must be charged the responsibility of the conversion. The Butlers, Tremaines, Dickinsons and Iugersolls, wh have lately given in their adhesion to abolitionism, have poorly succeeded in concealing the evidence that a consideration was offered them, and accepted, as a reward for desertion. Who supposes that a more honest sympathy now exists between these renegades and the ultra abolitionists than was felt aud expressed by them before their apostasy? Who does not know that the most prominent leaders "n the administration party wero disaffected and disappointed politicians in the old whig and democratic part'es? The positions they were denied in these organizations they have -attained by their desertion. In conjunction with the-e facts place the farther indubitable one that, if the South is permitted to return upon the terms of the Crittenden resolution, the last hope of the administration party for retaining its ascendency is de-troy. 1, and we have a revelation of the motives which impel them to demand "unconditional submission." No eomprombc means simply no electoral votes from the South, no Kcproscnativeun Congress save those returned under ihe m imputation of Military Governors appointed by the administration, and no facilities or means afforded the people for making their voice he ird or their influence felt in the conduct of the government. What Cameron hopcl to effect by dissolution, the leaders of the administrameasures upon their own perpetuation in power. The philanthropy and patriotism they plead are but a "thin and poor disguise" for the selfish ambition which is immolating the lives of our citizens and the interests of the nation on its unholy altar. Chicago Times. We clip from a Canada paper the following notice of the very handsome attentions shown Mr. Vallandigham by the Canadians: "Mr. Vallandigham availed himself yesterday of courtesies extended to him, and visited the most prominent of those plaees with which Quebec abounds. A large number of citizens called upon him at his betel, and in the evening he was entertained by a select party at the Stadacona Club house. Later a special train was placed at his disposal by the railway authorities, nd he has gone West. Mr. Vallandigham speaks in warm terms of lite attention shown him since he first lauded in Irtcaudv"

A JVoble Trio. The Democracy of the West, at this time, boast of a trio of able and eloquent men, who are rapidly rising into eminence

as statesmen ofthe first class, worthy to be compared with the distinguished orators of our past history. We allude to Vallandioiiam, Pug H and Yoorhees. In foresight aud wisdom, in general ability, and in their strength and logic as debaters; in their eloquence as speakers and force as writers, no gentlemen on the Republican side can compare with them. They are, too, as devoted patriots as the country can boast, and possess, in an eminent degree, the virtue of moral and political courage. They dare to do right, and take the consequences, whatever they may be. They do not flatter the country with the language of deception aud falsehood, but tell it the truth, as becomes bold and honest men addressing freemen and patriots. They are imbued with the same principles of liberty that inspired Patrick Henry, James Oris and Samuel Adams in the war of the Revolntion; and always raising their vo'ces for freedom and popular rights, they are hated by every friend of tyranny and arbitrary power. To the enemies of , liberty they are more formidable "than an army with banners." The time servers, who always go with the tide of popularity, dislike them, for they move only by the polar star of principle; the venal and corrupt fear them, because tliey have no sympathy or communion with them. Mr. Vallandigham and Mr. Vc-ohiikks have been in public life since the war commenced, and history has no brighter page than that which records the self sacrificing devotion to principle they displayed under the most cruel prosecution and proscription that ever disgraced our annals. Had they cringed and bowed to power, the highest positions of the country would have been offered them. They preferred to fall with honor and unpopularity rather than rise in dishonor to an eminence their taleuts would have attained. They will in the future have, their reward, and be remembered with pride and pleasure when their detractors and persecutors are rotting in oblivion. Cin. Ht.q'rcr. ITU'licl SjuipatliiscrM. Several of the guerrillas who made the late raid into Crawford and Orange counties, and who were captured near Leavenworth, stated to citizens who conversed with them that they had heard so much about "rebel sympathisers " in Southern Indiana, that they fully expected when they crossed the river that not only would they be received with open arms by a proportion of the inhabitants, but that they would be able to get a number of recruits from among the "rebel sympathisers." They confessed however in these respects they were greatly disappointed. Not only did they get no recruits, but they said they did not meet with any countenance whatever from a single citizen in this district of country through which they passed. Everywhere the people treated them as enemies, and were ready to join in hunting down and capturing them. And not only was such the case, but had the gang been taken anvwhere in the neighO O m CT borhood in whicdi they had been indulging in their horse stealing propensities, it would have been a difficult matter to have prevented the hanging ot the entire band. The truth is, the people of Southern Indiana have no sympathy whatever for Rebel soldiers or the Rebel cause and are ready and anxious to show their devotion to their country, not only by words but acts. N. A. Ledger. Ocorgc Washington. The old copper cent, of early coinage, has the head of George Washington upon it. This is the best insignia for Democrats to wear. George Washington said: ''Indignantly frown upon the first dawning of every attempt to alienate any portion of our country from the rest, or to en feeble the sacred ties which now link to-; gcther the various parts." "The Constitution whudi at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the people, is sacredly obligatory upon all." "Resist with care the Fpirit of innovation ujon its principles, however specious the pretexts." "The spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments in one, which must creats, whatever the form of government maybe, a real despotism. "Let there be no change by usurpation; for, though in one instance, it may bo the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free government is destroyed." These are democratic, or 'copperhead' principles, to day, and the coin bearing a representation of the father of these principles, is a proper type for democrats

The Devil's Choicest Servants. The Devil, as is his custom once a year, held an examination to see which of his imps had labored most faithfully in his service. Calline them together he oues-

tioned them as to what they had per formed. I said one, -raised a mighty whirlwind which blew the sands of the desert ujx-n a caravan of Christian pilgrims, and they all perished.' Pooh!' said the Devil, 'what of that? Their souls were all saved.' T said another, 'sank a ship loaded with Christians, and thev were all drowned. But their souls were all saved, so that did me no good,' replied the Devil contemptuously. 'Well,' said a third, 'in that part of America from which your majesty has so often regretted receiving few subjects, 1, by good management, have succeeded in having one of your majesty's particular friends appointed ruler, which was no sooner efi'ected than he adroitly set the inhabitants by the ears fighting over a question, which he told them at the time would still remain the same after years of bloodshed.' 'That's better,' cried the Devil, and 'if it can be kept up, as you .ay, that country will yet afford us a good crop.' 'And I,' said a fourth, 'have not been idle in that part of the world. I have cultivated the most intimate acquaintance with many of their divines, aud have persuaded them to drop the Bible and take up war politics, and they arc having a vast iufluence amoug the circles which; have been wont to look to them for advice. 'IIa! ha!' laughed the Devil, you are the smartest imp of them all, and shall have the highest place in my favor, Isee that I shall have no cause to complain of that country being unproductive to my kingdom hereafter.' Iitlorniers. The existence inth? North of a class of men who, in the name of patriotism, are act ing the disgraceful part of informers, is one of the most painful circumstances attending our national troubles. The system of espionage under any government is despicable, but in a free country it is beyond endurance. When Mr. Seward told Lord Lyons the story of his "magical bell, " he exposed the whole history of official wrong inaugurated by the present Administration. But Mr. Seward, and his collegues in the Cabinet, would be utterly powerless to carry out their iuiquitorial measures, if it were not for the willing tools and emissaries they f nd existing in every community. They are in fact aided and assisted by men who claim to be respectacle aud worthy members of society; but who are only regarded by honorable and right minded people with feelings of con tempt and indignation. is pal ui ul to dwell upon this social deg j j i -i i rad.-itmn. An informer is alwavs viewed i with suspicion, no matter how disinterested he may appear to be in the execution of h s mission. His position among men of character and standing must be irreparably damaged by the know ledge that he is engaged in a business from which honor and decency j shrink. The alleged patriotism which is , , , .. , o . . . ous worK can not jusiny it. A man cannot be loyal to his Country. and at the same time disloval to honor and rood faith. lie who violates the latter. must be untrue to the former. Such instru-: ments, in the hands of a despotic Administration, may do great wrong, and be the cause of serious injury to innocent and unoffending citizens; just as a madman may be the meaus of inflicting incalculable loss, by applying a torch to the heart of a great city. Ihis low work is instigated by spurious patriotism. It is not the offspring of a high and ennobling sense of duty. It is prompted, too frequently, by the basest passions which degrade human nature And those who indulge in it must expect to feel the scorpion lash of scorn that honest men employ to whip such "rascals naked through the world." Phila. Age. The Original Traitors. As it has so often b?en denied by the

Republican press of the country that that!wc; and ; b myself whether all this can

party ever desired a dissolution of the Union, wc publish the following circular, which sneaks for itself: COPY OF THE CICtlLAR. CALL FOR ANOTHER CONVENTION. Whereas, It must be obvious to all that the American Union is constantly becoming tuoro divided, by slavery, into two distinct and antagonistic nations between whom harmony is impossible and even ordinary intercourse i becoming dangerous: And Whereaa, Slavery has now entire central over the three branehr of our

National Government, Executive, Judi c'ary, Legislative; which haa eo interpreted the Constitution as to deny the right of Congress to establish freedom even in the Territories, and by the fcame process has removed all legal protection from a large I ortion of the people of the free States; and has inflicted, at many times and places, outrages far greater than those which our fathers rose in arni to repel;

And Whereas, There heems to be no probability that the future will, in these respects.be different from the paet, under existing StKte relations; The undersigned respectfully invite their fellow-citizeus of the Free States to meet in Convention at Cleveland, Ohio, October 28th and 29th, 18;"7, to consider the practicability, probability, and expediency of a separation between the slave and Free States, and to take such other measures as the condition of the times nay require. This precious Fcceacn document is signed by six thousand and thirty-three persons about one half cf whun are negroes. The signatures U-it w;re obtained in Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont. Massachusetts, Rhode Inland, Connecticut, New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan. Indiana, Illinois, Wicconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. The nanea ofthe prominent signers from each of these States, are printed on the circular. 1 he circular continues: 'Note The unexpectedly large number of signatures to this call, renders it impossible to print more than a few aimrs from each State. It is evident that bv a more systematic f-ffort the number might J Lave been increased ten fold. As it is, how ever, it is not known that any Convention in the United States was ever summoned by so larg. a number of praon?." By an analysis made in the circular, it appears that eigteen hundred and thirtythree of the signers were not voters. The following wolly heads composed the Committee of Arrangements: WENDELL PHILLIPS. WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON, dan (EL ma:;:;, THOMAS W. IIIGGINSON, F. W. BIPD. An Lloqucnt Extract. We extract the following eloquent and striking paragraphs from the speech of exPrcaident Pierce made at Ccncerd, N. II. on the 4 th day of July: Gloriously sublime above all that history records of national greatness was the spectacle which the Union exhibited to the world, so long as the true spirit of the constitution lived in the hearts ofthe people, and the government waa the government of men reciprocally respecting one another's rights of States, each moving, planet like, in the orbit of its proper place in the firmament of the Union. Then we were the model Republic of the world, honored, I I - 4 I ...1. 1 1 respected abroad, peaceful and happ at 1 1 1 home. No American citizen was eubjett to be driven into exile lr opinions' sake or arbitrarilv arrested and iuear rated in military bastiles eveu as he may now be, not for acts or words of imputed treason, but if he do but mourn in silent sorrow ii :otr tVitf ilikrhVi i. 1 1 j viin -hvh ... . ... b titled hosts ot the Americans were then wasting their lives and resorees in sanguinary civil strife; no surcidaland pairicidal civil war then swept like arauiug tempest of death over the stricken homesteads aml "nS cities of the Union Oh. that such a change tdiould have come over our couutrvin a day. as it were as if all men in every State of the Union, North and South, Fast and West, were suddenly smitten with homicide, madnes, and '"the custom of fell deeds" rendered an familiar as it were a part of our inborn nature; as if an avenging angel had been suffered by Providence to wave a sword of flaming fire above our heads to convert no many millions of good men, living together iu brotherly love, into insensible being, savagely bent on the destruction of themselves and of each other, and leaving but amo i'der ng ru n of conflagration and of blood in the place of our once blessed Union ! I endeavor sometimes to close my car t the nound, and my yrs to the aightaof be to inquire which is true, whathfr t; o past happiness and pr spority of my country are but the flattering vision ofa happy sleep, or its present misery an l disd:ttion happily the delusion of some disturlel dream. One or the other meems incred ble ami impossible; but alas, the stern truth cannot thus be dispelled from our minds. President of Liberia. Daniel D. Warner, formerly a darkly barber in Baltimore, where he wae bora in 1810, haa been elected President of Liberia. America in bound to be faaoua for hex colored genius

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