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OLD. L.
TAVERN LICENSES
N THE MATTER of the .intended application
I
of SARAH MILLER, for a license to continue
keepingg a house of public entertainment in the vil
lage •of Concord, Leacock
,township, it' eing an
old stand. -
WE, the undersigned citizens of Leacock town
ship; Lancaster county, where said inn or tavern is
proposed to be kept, do certify, that the said inn
or tavern is necessary . to accommodate the public
and entertain strangers and travellers, and that we
are well acquainted with the said Sarah:Miller, and.
that she is of good repute for honesty and tempe
rance, and is well provided with house room and
conveniences for the accommodation of strangers
and travellers.
Daniel M. Eaby, Wm. Nelly, Joel S. Lightner,
Michael Musselman, Frederick Snyder, J. Reed,
Lytle Caruthers, Henry Buck waiter, David Conyng
barn, Isaac Bair, James Hemphill, Joel L. Lightner,
Eli Rutter.
March 6, '49 • 3 -.
TN THE MATTER of the intended application
of AMOS HESS, for a license to commence
keeping a house of public entertainment in the vil
lage of Safe Harbor, nearly opposite the Rolling
Mill, in Manor township, Lancaster county, it being
a new stand.
WE, the undersigned citizens of Manor township,
Lancaster county, where said inn or tavern is pro
posed to be kept, do certify, that the said inn or
tavern is necessary to accommodate the public and
entertain strangers and travellers, and that we are
well acquainted with the said Amos Hess, and that
he is of good repute for honesty and temperance,
and is well provided with house room and conveni
ences for the accommodation of strangers and
travellers.
A. B. Brenneman, Edward Hess, innkeeper, T.
Saurs, John Daily, Jacob F. Fry, John Else, Peter
Williamson, James Conner, S. P. Lindemuth, Jno.
M. Peirkins, John J. Payne, James Hu tdson.
March 6, M 9 uptc-6
TN THE MATTER of the intended .application
of J. & D. REESE, for a license to continue
keeping a house of entertainment in. Lancaster city,
it being an old stand.
Ws, the undersigned citizens of -the North West
Ward, of Lancaster, where the said inn or tavern
is proposed to be kept, do certify, that the said inn
or-tavern is necessary to accommodate the public
.and entertain strangers and travellers, and that we
are well acquainted with the said J. & D. Reese,
and that they are of good repute . for honesty and
teinperance, and are well provided with house room
and conveniences for the accommodation of stran
gers and travellers.
H.
Kendig, Robert ModerweU, D, B. Eberly, S.
Essig, M. Goldschinid, Joseph Kronheimer, George
Metzger, John Masterson, Jacob Shoever, rederick
Lutz, David March, Christian Zechei:
March 6, '49 3t-6
TN THE. MATTER of the intended application of
1J OHN BARR, for a license to keep a public
hodse in the Borough of Columbia, at his present
old stand, known as the Sorrel Horse Hotel, it be
ing an old stand.
We, the undersigned citizens of the Borough of
Columbia, where said inn or tavern is proposed to
be kept, do certify, that the said inn or tavern is
necessary to accommodate. the public and entertain
strangers and travellers, and that we are well ac
quainted with the said John Barr, and that he is of
good,repute for honesty and temperance, and is well
provided with house-room and conveniences for
the accommodation of strangers and travellers.
George Wolf, J. J. Houston, F. S. Bletz, Reu
ben Mullison. Theo. D. Cochran, John Cassel, T.
Welsh, S . s.mul Pead, A. G. Stevens, Geo. Wike,
George Weaver, Thomas Collins, H. E. Atkins.
mar 6
TN THE MATTER of the intended application
of ANTHONY CARPENTER, for a license to
continue keeping a public house in New Holland,
Earl township, it being an old stand.
NV E , the undersigned citizens of the township of
Earl, Lancaster county, where the inn or tavern is
proposed to be kept, do certify, that the said inn or
tavern is necessary to accommodate the public and
entertain strangers and travellers, and that we are
well acquainted with the said Anthony Carpenter,
and' that he is of good repute for honesty and tem
perance, and is well provided with house room and
conveniences for the accommodation of strangers
and travellers.
Hamilton Ayars, Jesse Line Jacob Diller, Geo.
W. Smith, Solomon Weaver, Isaac Holl, Samuel
L. Caster, Wm. M. Sinith, Solomon Ditrenderfer,
David Shultz, Wendell Hon, Amos Diller, Martin
Witwer.
March ti , z 49
TN THE MATTER of- the intended application
JOHN HAMILTON, for licen s e to keep a pub
lic house in the city of Lancaster, it being an old
stand.'
WE, the undersigned citizens of the North East
Ward, of Lancaster city, where said inn or tavern
is proposed to be kept, do certify, that the said inn
or tavern is necessary to accommodate the public
and entertain strangers Ind travellers, and that we
are well acquainted With the said John Hamilton,
and that he is of good repute . for honesty and tem
perance, and isjvell provided with house room and
conveniences for the accommodation of strangers
and travellers.
John Fonderemith, Edmund M. Kline, A. N.
Breneman, Jacob Zecher, Christian Widmyer, D.
B. Vondersmith, A. M'Clure„ C. Kline, D. King,
Whiteman Benner, Reuben S. Rohrer, J. Smith.
March 6,;49
N THE MATTER of the intended application
I
of JANE E. SLAY tIA%ER, for a license to
continue keeping a house of public entertainment
in Williainstown, Paradise township, it being an
old stand.
WE, the undersigned citizens of the township of
Paradise, Lancaster county, where the said inn or
tavern is proposed to he kept, do certify, that the
said inn or tavern is necessary to accommodate the
public and entertain strangers-and travellers, and
that we are well acquainted with the said Jane E.
'Slaymaker, and that she is of good repute for hon
esty and temperance, and is well provided with
' house room and conveniences for the accommoda
tion 01 strangers and travellers.
Nathaniel E. Slaymaker, John K. Falck, Thomas
McSorley, John Slaymaker, Hugh Aikin, Jno. Hos
char, William Hamilton, Samuel H. Slaymaker,
Isaac. Anderson, 'John S. Smith, A. H. Slaymaker,
John. Hamilton, Henry Eckert.
March 6, 49 3t-6
IX—THE HATTER of the intended application
of ANDREW REAR, for a license to keep a
public house in the city of Lancaster, at his present
old stand,' Fulton House,' in North-Queen Street,
on the Railroad, in said city.
Wn, the undersigned citizens of the North West
Ward, in tile city of Lancaster, where said inn or
tavern is piiosed to be kept, do certify, that the
said inn or tavern is necessary to accommoddte the
public and entertain strangers and travellers, and
that-we are well acquainted with the said Andrew
Bear, and that he is of good repute for honesty and
temperance; and is well provided with house room
and conveniences for the accommodation of stran
gers and travellers.
Jacob Myers, John B. Frick, Frederick 'Dern,
lohn Kuhns, Emanuel Van Karma, Frederick Lutz,
John 'Malinger, Jacob Gruel, M. Goldschmid, J.
Flick, Robert Moderwell, George H. Metzger,
John Sehner.
March 6, '49 *3t-ti
TN THE MATTER of the intended application
of SOPHIA PYLE, for license to continue keep
ing a house of public entertainment in Mount Joy
township, it being an old stand.
Vs a, the undersigned citizens of Mhunt Joy town
ship, Lancaster-county, where said inn or tavern is
proposed to be kept, do certify, that the said inn
or tavern is necessary to accommodate the public
and entertain strangers and travellers, and that we
are well acquainted with the said Sophia Pyle, and
that shels of good repute for honesty and tempe
lance, and is well 13rovided . with house room and
conveniences for the. accommodation of strangers
and travellers.
Samuel Deyer Sr., Henry Zell, John Fenste
macher, Jacob Kaufman, Charles Sherer, Michael
Haag, Abm. Dyer, Simon . Meredith, Abram Shelly,
Samuel S. Grosh, A.,S. Hackman D. tl'Neely, jr.
March 6, ,49 3t-6
SPRING 'STYLES.
1 INGHA/ITS—American, English and French
Fabrics, the greatest goods in this city. Just
received and only 121, cents per yard.
AT.THE BEE HIVE, North Queen at.
Feb ,27 = tf-5
JUST Reed.---4 Cases Splendid Dark Calico es
fast colors, only - 6; cents per yard. .
AT THE BEE HIVE, North Queen at.
Feb 27 tf-5
JOB PRINTING neatly and expeditiously exe
anted at this office.
Sprecher & Rohrer's Cheap Hard-
Ware Store.
ifARDWARE, Glass, Paints, Oils, and Varnishes
. 1 - 11 at that long established stand, East King st ,
Lancaster, formerly occupied by Howett & Krieder,
a few doors east of the Court House, next door to
the Drug Store'of James Smith, and opposite Geo.
Messenkop's Hotel, which they have recently taken
and where they will carry on the busindss.
They most respectfully beg leave to invite the
attention of their friends and acquaintances to their
stock of Hardware, which they have just opened
and will sell at the most reasonable prices, includ
ing every variety of Iron and Steel, Latches, Locks,
Bolts, Hinges, Screws, and all kinds of building
materials, every description of Files, Blacksmith's
Bellows, Saddlery, best warranted Edge Tools,
Planes, and Veneers. Also a complete assortment
of CEDAR WARE, such as tubs, buckets, butter
churns, together with every article in their line.
They will keep constantly on hand every variety of
Coal and Wood Stoves; also a highly approved
COOKING STOVE.
The attention of young beginners is particularly
called to their full and complete . tiasortment of
househcild utensils.
Deterinined to spare no pains to accommodate
purchasers, and by steady-adherence to business,
they expect to merit a contibuance of the liberal
patronage thus far bestowed upon them. '
GEORGE D. gPRECHER,
REUBEN S. ROHRER.
Old Metal and Flaxseed taken in exchange tbr
goods. jan
To the .Ladles
CALL and see Mrs. Raninger's stock of Bonnets,
Muffs, Feathers, Flowers, 4.c.,
As Winter is now upon us, it behooves every
Lady to s seek that place where the prettiest, cheap
est, and most fashionable Bonnets can be purchased.
Direct your steps to
MRS. RANINGER'S MILLINERY ROONI
and your desire can be gratified.
Ladies, if you have not supplied yourselves with
MUFFS, call on Mrs. Raninger, and you can get a
first-fate article at a very moderate price. In fact,
at a much lower rate than any Dry Goods Store in
this City can furnish you a similar article.
Murrs are so cheap at this establishment, that
they go off like chaff before a Winter's wind. The
Ladies are invited to call early, or they ivill lose
bargains that are not to be met with often.
Mrs. R. takes pleasure in informing her friends
and her hundreds of kind customers, That she still
continues the MILLINERY business in all its
branches, on the second floor of Kramph's Build
ing, opposite the Post Office, where can be had the
most elegant assortment of goods, consisting of -
BONNETS, FEATHERS, FLOWERS,
HEAD DRESSES, RIBBONS, CAPS,
BONNET CAPS, SATINS, SILKS,
and VELVETS
of every variety, and in the latest and most fashion
able styles. She feels confident that in the exten
sive stock which she has been so careful to select,
and at her very reduced prices, she will be able to
please all who may favor her with their presence.
January 16, 1849 51
Notice to Distillers,
AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
WHEREAS, I, Jacob Weitzel, of the city of
Lancaster, coppersmith; have received by let
ters Patent, recorded in the Patent office in the city
of Washington, certain useful improvements in the
construction of Stills, which improvements consist
Of an additional tub, called a dr tub, which
is placed partly above the•still, it which tub the
dotdrler is inclosed, the beer which is pumped into
the upper tub passes down by,a plug pipe into the
doubling tub, where it is brought to a boiling state
before it is let into the still, which pipe is opened
or stopped when requisite by means of a plug made
of wood, copper, or any other material.
What I claim as my improvements are the above
described doubling tub and the plug by which the
beer =passes from one tub to the other, or from the
tub into the still.
Having received informatics, amounting to proof,
that my patent for the above described improve
ments has been violated by several distillers in this
county and in various other places, I hereby give
notice, that unless those persons who have made
use of myinvention, or have it now in use, without
being authorized by me, come forward and make
full reparation for having infringed my patent right,
on or before the first day of March next, suit will
be instituted against all and every such person or
persons. JACOB WEITZEL.
Feb. 22, 1848. tf-4
Dentistry Improved.
HAVING secured the Patent Right to use Gil
bert,s " Central Cavity Plate," last summer,
we take this opportunity of informing the public
that after thoroughly testing this important inven
tion we pronounce it one of the greatest improve
ments in our profession. By means of which we
are enabled to insert partial or entire upper sets of
teeth without the use or clasps or springs, better
than by any other mode herrtofore in use.
Obturators or artificial plates inserted in the most
comfortable manner.
•
Persons having difficult cases which may have
baffled the skill of Dentists are invited to give .us a
call at No. 361 East King Street, Lancaster•
•
• ELY PARRY, M. D.,
CHARLES H. BRESSLER, M. D.
Nov. 14, 1843. t f-42
Bookbindery
•
riIHE undersigned hereby returns his
j_ sincere thanks to his respected pa
trons, and the public in general, for the
liberal encouragement in his business, '
BOOK-BINDING; and makes known, at the same
time, that he still continues at his old AND WELL
KNOWN STAND, in North Prince Street Lancas
ter, Pa., to carry on his business, in all its various
branches. His work,;in reg_ard to beauty, durabil
ity and cheapness, cannot be exceeded by any other
in the State.
At the same time, he deems it not superfluous
here to remark, that he likewise continues the bus
iness of writing POWERS OF ATTORNEY, LET
TERS, DEATH CERTIFICATES, RENUNCIA
TION DEEDS, &c., for his German countrymen,
as desired ; and will also send moneys for them to
any place in Germany, with perfegt safety.
PHILIP C. RANNINGER.
July 4, 1848. I y-23.
Vestings.
FANCY Cachmere, new and beautiful styles.—
Plain and Fancy Velvets, Plain and Fancy
Satins, togetherwith a great variety at low prices
in plain and fancy styles, now opening at the New
York Store.
GRIEL & GILBERT.
37
Estate of John Eshleman, jr., late
- Strasburg township, decld.
LETTERS of Administration on the above Es
tate having been granted to the undersigned,
notices . is hereby given to all person having claims
or demands against said estate, to present them
duly authenticated f,r settlement, and those in
debted to make payment without delay. •
ISAAC GIRVIN,
Administrator, Strasburg township.
February 27 7t-5
L ANDIS & BLACK,
ATTORNIES AT LAW: '
Office—Three doors below the Lancaster Bank,
South Queen Btreet, Lancaster, Penn'a.
All kinds of Scrivening,suCh as writing Wills,
Deeds, Mortgages, Accounts, &c., will be attended
to with correctness and despatch.
January 16, 1849 51
Sign Painting.
JOHN L. KEFFER has commenced the above
business, in A. N. Brenneman's Building, Cen
tre Square, Lancaster, and will do the best he can,
by strict attention to business and moderate charges,
to satisfy all who may be pleased to favor him with
their custom. f.Mav 1848.-15.
MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS.—A sup
ply of Mathematical Instruments in Fish Skin
and Morocco Cases. For sale by
CHARLES A. HEINITSH,
.East King Street.
Jan 9—tf-50
Gingharns: Ginghams !
JUST received and now "operiing another case of
those splendid fast colored spring Ginghams at
cts. at the New York Store.
feb 27-5] GRIEL & 'GILBERT.
pASTILES DE PARIS.—For the cure ofCoughs,
Colds, Bronchitis, and other Affections of the
Throat, Breast, &c. Imported and for sale by
CHARLES A. HEINITSH, Druggist
Jan 9. 11-50] East King Street.
MORTARS.—GIass, Brass, Iron and Wedge
wood Mortars, assorted sizes, Sir sale by
CHARLES A. HEINITSH, Druggist,
East King Street.
January 30,'49
" THAT COUNTRY IS THE MOST PROSPEROUS, WHERE LABOR COMMANDS THE GREATEST REWARD."-BUCMANAN
CITY OF LANCASTER, TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 20, 1849.
Blank Account Books, Stationery
and School Books.
JT GISH & BROTHER invite purchasers to call
~ and examine their stock of Blank Booke, - all
of the best materials, and are sold at the very low
est prices.
:Cap Day Books, Demi Day Books,
Journals, " Journals,
" Ledgers, " Ledgers,
" Cash Books, " Letters Books, &c.
" Letter Books, Medium Day Books,
•
" Dockets, " Journals,
Minute Books, " Ledgers, &c.,
Bound with Russia ends and bands, and in plain
binding.
Also, a large assortment of half bound Day Books,
Ledgers and Quartos, together with a great variety
of Blank Books,Pass Books, Letter Books, Re
cords, String, uck, and Pencil Memorandums,
&c., in plain and fancy bindings, Pocket Dairies,
Receipt Rooks, Copy Books, Cyphering Books, &c.,
&c., comprising the largest assortment in the city.
A large lot of Letter and Foolscap Paper; just
received direct from the Mills, and for sale at the
lowest prices.
Blank Books of all kinds made to order and ruled
to any pattern, without extra charge.
J. GISH & BROTHER,
Booksellers and Stationers,
Corner Nuith Queen and Orange Sts., Lalcaster.
February 13 6t-3
E. C. FRAIIII & Co.
Opposite the Museum.
) ESP EC TFULL Y inform their friends and the
1),, public that they have just received erect
rem importers, a large addition to their stock of
French, German and English Perfumery,
Fancy Soaps, &c., &c., comprising many different
articles. Confident from the good quality and the
low price of their articles, they will - give perfect
satisfaction. Among their goods will be found the
following:
Cologne Water, Lavender Water,
Florida Water, Bay Rum.
Extracts for the Handkerchief.
- Do for Flavoring.
Cosmetics.
Preparations for the Hair. ,
Do do Teeth.
Toilet and Shaving Soaps.
Ladies' Caps and Head Dresses, Trimmings.
Fancy and Staple Articles in every variety.
January 23 3m-b2
LANCASTER CITY IRON WORKS
JAMES WHITER - ILL, Iron Founder and Manu
facturer of Steam Engines, Boilers, Rolling and
all other kinds of MILL GEARING, Shafting, Cot
ton Machinery, Planeing Machines, double and
single geared Slide and Hand Lathes, upright and
horizontal Boring Mills, all of which I guarantee
to build on the most improved plans and finish in
the best style of workmanship.
N. B. Drawings, plans, specifications and estima
tes of mills and machinery made at the shortest
notice.
Oct 10, 1848 ly-3.7
For Sale
AN eKcellent two-story brick 2
DWELLING HOUSE,
with a large garden, frame barn, and about 3Acres
of first quality limestone land attached, situated in
Manheim township, near the Rail Road, about li
miles from the city of Lanaster.
The property is in good condition—in a pleasant
location, and suitab,e for public business or private
residence, and will be sold on accommodating .
terms early application be made to the uncle! ,
signed
JAMES C. CARPENTER,
Lancaster cite•
Removal
DOWLBY & BRENNER have removed their
JO HARDWARE STORE to No. 41 MARKET
STREET, eleven doors East of Second, where
will be found a large assortment of English and
Domestic Goods.
They are receiving a flesh assortment of goods
to which the attention of dealers is particularly re
quested.
January 30, ,49
Geiger and Lehner,
RESPECTFULLY announce to the public, that
they have entered into a Co-partnership and
intend to carry on the
FOUNDRY and MACHINE SHOP,
situate near the Railroad, at the city of Lancaster,
formerly conducted by Pennell & Lehner. They
will commence business on or about the Ist of
April next.
February 6, '49
-- ---
Estate of Henry liendig, - , derld.
NOTlCE.—Letters of Administration upon the
estate of Henry Kendig, late of the city of
Lancaster, deceased, have been granted by the
Register of Lancaster county, to the undersigned,
residing in the said city of Lancaster. All persona
indebted to said estate are requested to male im
mediate payment; and those having claims against
it are requested . to present the same properly au
thenticated for settlement.
MARY M. KENDIG, Admx.,
EDWARD S. HURLEY, Admr.l
February 20,'49 6t-4
X otice
ETTERS Testamentary upon the Estate of
Peter Shindel, late of the city of Lancaster,
deceased, having been gtanted to the undersigned,
all persons indebted to said estate, are requested
to make immediate payment, and all having claims
will present them duly authenticated for settlement.
GEORGE S. DANNER, Executor,
CATHATINE SHINDEL, Executrix,
Residing in the City of Lancaster.
February 20,,99
To Country Merchants & Dealers.
THE subscriber has just returned from Philadel
phia., with a large assortment of Small Wares,
and Trimmings, Threads, Tapes, Buttons, Pins,
Needles, Sewing Silks, Suspenders, Combs, Fancy
Soaps, &c., &c.
W. E. HEINITSH, East King St.,
4 doors West of the Farmers' Bank.
February 2.0,49 tf-4
Gum Shellac..
600" s , Bright Orange Gum Shellac, just
received and for sale at
JOHN F. LONG'S Drug and Chemical Store,
North Queen Street.
January 30, '49 tf-1
CHARLES A. HEINITSH,
Successor to J. F. Heinitish & Son,
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRUGGIST,
EAST ICING STREET, LANCASTER.
January 19,1849. 3m-51
JUNIUS B. KAUFFMAN, Attorney at Law,
offers his professional services to the public.—
ce in Longenecker's building, Centre Spuare,
'next door to Kendig , s Hotel.
April 13, 1847. 11
EORGE W. M'ELROY, Attorney at Law, of
fers his professional services to the public.—
Office in Centre Square, in the room formerly occu
pied by Willliam Carpenter, Esq., next door to the
Mayo•'s office. [dec 1-14
XITILLIAIVI W. BROWN, Attorney at Law,
V V tenders his professional services to the public.
Office in West King street, a few doors west of the
Lamb Tavern and next door to Col. D. W. Patter
son. tnov 2 43
, Bengal Indigo. :
A Prime lot just received and for sale at
J. F. LONG'S
Drug and Chemical Store,
No. 8 North Queen Street.
January 30, '49
AChoice Lot of Gents. New Style Cravats, just
received
AT THE BEE HIVE, North Queen at.
`Feb 27 tf-5
MUSLINS! MUSLINSI—Now opening 1500
yards of these extra heavy full yard wide
bleached and unbleached muslin, superior to any
ever offored before at the price, for 6; at the New
York store. GRIEL & GILBERT.
feb 27 " 5
WASHINGTON BAKER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
OFFERS his professional services to the public,
Office in Centre Square, next door to Thomas
Baumgardner & Co.2e Store,
Nov 21
SUBSCHIPTION.—Two dollars per annum payable
in advance; two twenty-five, if not paid within
six months; and two fifty, if not paid within the
year. No subscription discontinued until all ar
rearages are paid, unless at the option of. the
Editor.
AnvErranatErrrs.—Accompanied bythe CASH ,and
not exceeding one square, will be inserted three
times for one dollar, and twenty-five cents for each
additional insertion. Those of a greater length
in proportion.
JOB PRlrcrucc.--Such as Hand Bills, Posting Bills,
Pamphlets, Blanks, Labels, &c.,. &c., executed
with accuracy .and at the shortest notice..
HON. SAMUEL A.- BRIDGES, OF PA..
la the House 9f Representatives, February 17, 1849,
In Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union,
upon the Bill to prouide for carrying into effect the
late Treaty with Mexico.
Mr. BRIDGES said:
Mr. CHAIRMAN. I had not intended to address
the committee at this time upon what seems tribe
the great topic of the day, but to embrace an op
portunity when the "bill to establish a government
in Upper California," which has been reported by
the chairman of the Committee on Territories,
should be before this committee for consideration,
to express my views upon it. That time I thought
would be peculiarly fitting for the purpose, inas
much as the twelfth section of the bill involves a
principle which to me is objectionable, not on ac
count of the great object intended to be accompli
shed by it, but because I believe that at this time
it is impolitic and inexpedient to attempt to enforce
it. Having uniformly taken a position against it
since I have been a member of this House, I think
it obligatory upon myself, and a duty which I owe
tO my constituents, to explain the reasons which
have prompted me to take that position, and I pro
pose to do so at this time. The section of the bill
to which I have alluded reads as follows
"That the inhabitants of said Territory shall be
entitled to enjoy all and singular the rights; privi
leges, and advantages granted and secured-to the
people of the Territory of the United States north
west of the river Ohio, by the article of compact
contained in the ordinance for the government of
said territory, on the thirteenth day of July, seven
teen hundred and eighty-seven, and shall be subject
to all the conditions, restrictions, and prohibitions
in said articles of compact• imposed upon the peo
ple of said Territory."
That portion of the ordinance of 17b7, referted
to in this sec:ion, is to be found in the sixth article,
and reads as follows :
There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary
servitude in the said territory, otherwise than in the
punishment of crimes whereof the party shall have
been duly convicted : Provided, always, That any
person escaping into the same, from whom labor
or service is lawfully claimed in any one of the
original States, such fugitive may be lawfully re
claimed, and conveyed to the person claiming his
or her labor or services as aforesaid."
This, then, directly brings up the question, whe
they Congress has the power to extend this restric
tion to any territory belonging to the United States?
For my own part, I have never for a moment doub
ted the full and complete power of Congress to do I
it, whenever it thought proper; and the more I
examine the subject, the more I am confirmed in
my opinion. It must be noticed that the ordinance
from which the extract is taken, was passed the
11th of July, 1787: but the - Constitution, which
seems to clothe Congress with the power, was, not
passed until the 17th of September of the same
year. It appears to me, therefore, that if the Con
gress which passed the ordinance had transcended
its authority, the framers of the Constitution, adop
ted subsequently, would have made some provis
ion against a similar occurrence. But inasmuch
as it is silent upon the subject, I take it for granted
that the Convention which Iramed it, by its most
deliberate act, ratified the ordinance, and fully ac
kmwledged the power of Congress to pass it; and
I liave no doubt but that it was so understood at
the lime. But whether such was the understanding
or not, is of no importance for the Constitution is,
in my opinion, clear and strong ; and that part of
it under which it is claimed that Congress derives
its, power to prohibit slavery in the Territories, is
contained in the second clause of the third section
of the fourth article, and reads as follows " '
ELISHA GEIGER,
JOHN LEHNER.
" The Congress shall have power to dispose of,
and make all needful rules and regulations respect
ing, the territory or other property belonging to the
United States."
The debate upon this clause, at the last session,
took a very wide range, and different constructions
were put upon it. The North contended that it
was too clear and plain in its language to admit of
a doubt but that Congress had the power to pro
hibit slavery in any territory belonging to the
United States; that it implied obedience and the
exercise of power to command it; and that rules
and regulations could only be passed for the gov
ernment of the people who inhabited such territory.
In this I think the North was right. On the part
of the South it was contended, that under this
clause, Congress only had the power to adopt terms
and pass laws for the sale and disposition of the
land itself. But from a careful examination of it,
and a comparison of its language with other parts
of the Constitution, I am constrained to believe
that the South was in error.
In the same debate, the ordinance of 1787 re
ceived different constructions. On the part of the
North, it was contended by some, that as it was
passed for, and embraced all the territory northwest
of the river Ohio, its provisions were, by implica
tion, extended over the Oregon territory. The
South contended that such was not the case, but
that they were confined strictly to ournorthw, e
territory as it then existed, and had no ref: en
whatever to territory acquired at a su \ : zip •
period. In these two positions, I think tit- on
was wrong and the South right.
Another doctrine, advanced by some individuals
from the SOuth, I could not approve. They con
tended that the States of the Union could severally
exercise a sort of jurisdiction of sovereignty over
territory belonging to us. so far as to protect. their
respective citizens who might emigrate thither, in
the enjoyment of certain privileges . and immuni
ties, and to govern them with their own laws,
which each citizen would be supposed virtually to
card: with him. But, in my opinion, such a state
of things could never exist. It would produce a
jarring and a discord which would prove fatal to
the existence of a community in such territory.
For thirty citizens, one from each of the thirty
States in the Union, living together in the same
territory, to be governed by thirty different codes
of law, would be what no human being ever
saw, and what could never be. And for any
State to attempt to exercise such, an authority,
would be nothing less than an - encroachment upon
the rights of all the States collectively, secured to
them by the constitution. It would, in my opin
ion, be carrying the doctrine of State rights to a
dangerous extreme. Such a sentiment, I appre
hend, could find favor with but few, not being foun
ded in reason or justice.
In the same debate, other positions were assumed
which I did not approve. It was contended by
some, on the part of the North, that there must be
legislation upon the principle contained in the or
dinance' of 1787, and that its provisions must, at
all events, be extended to the Oregon Territory. It
was what they wanted, and what they would have.
On the part of the South, it was by some as zeal-
ously contended that an organic law establishing a
territorial government there should be passed, au
thorizing the existence of slavery. In this, sir,
they were both in error. I thought so then, and I
think so still, and my reasons for so thinking I will
proceed now to state.
And first, sir, I will say, that before I took my
seat in this House, Iwas under the impression that
the question of slavery was one that should never
be discussed here; that members were never sent
. here for that purpose, but that business more con
ducive to the public good, and mo're promotive of
the public interests, should at all times - receiVe their
attention ; that the people did not send members
here to spend a very great portion of their timein
discussing the great Wilmot' (not proviso, but)
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agitator. I say "agitator, sir, because it has done
more to disturb the peace and harmony of the na
tion, to produce domestic discord, and create sectio
nal jealousies, than any other subject that has ever
been before an American Congress, save its legiti
mate parent, Abolitionism. And, sir, permit me
to say here, that I do not envy the author of this
agitation the ephemeral distinction which he may
suppose he has gained by its introduction into this
House. No, sir. When I look around me and see
this great nation convulsed from its centre to its
circumference, the great ligaments which bind the
Union together about to be rent asunder, and my
country, as it were. about to bleed at every pore, I
envy him not the honor—an honor which is des
tined, ere long, to be turned into dishonor, for the
time is not far distant when a rebuke of the people
will be severely felt. I would rather, sir, sit here
wrapt in,silence for ages, than to introduce such a
firebrand into this House--a firebrand that has con.
sumed more of the public time and money than
anything else that has engaged the'attention of this
House since I have been a member; for, sir, there
are gentlemen upon this floor, whose whole 'exis
tence seems to depend upon the question of slavery.
They speak about it by day, and dream about it
by night; and every occasion, whether proper or
improper, seems to be seized upon to introduce it
here. Why, sir, it is fresh in the recollection of us
all, that at the last session, the honorable gentle
man from Massachusetts [Mr. PALFREY] rose to a
privileged question, and offered a preamble and
resolution, the substance of which was, that it had
been "represented to members - of this House that
"a lawless mob had assembled within the District
"of Columbia, and had menaced individuals of this
"body," and moved for the appointment of a com
mittee to investigate the matter, with power to
send for persons and papers. A kindred spirit sim
ultaneously made a similar move in the other wing
of the Capitol; the consequence of which was,
that both Houses spent considerable time in discus
sing the matter, which might have been profitably
employed in attending to business of more impor
tance to the nation. And, sir, what was the result
of the discussion Why, it simply brought to
light the fact, that if the honorable member from
Ohio [Mr. Gianni - us] who was the person alluded
to as having been menaced—had been menaced at
all, was while he was extending his sympathetic
aid to certain individuals who were then imprisoned
in the jail for violating the laws of the District, in
aiding the escape of sixty or seventy slaves. It
was there, in the prison, and not while he was in
, the discharge of - his - official duties, that the fancied
and reported menace was made. And yet, sir, the
occasion was seized upon with all the avidity ima
ginable, as one well calculated to create popular
excitement, and fan the flames of hostility to the
South. But in this the actors in the farce were dis
appointed, for it failed to acomplish the end inten
ded. Not only on this occasion was tr.e abolition
hand most conspicuously displayed, but I shall re
fer to others before I conclude of a similar charac
ter, and productive of as little good to the nation.
Another reason, sir, why I thought the North
and South erred was, that it was both 'unnecessary
and inexpedient to legislate at all upon the subject
of slavery. It is admitted, I believe, by all, that
an organic law which Congress might pass, estab
lishing territorial government, could only continue
in force during the existence of Territory; and
that as soon as it should be admitted into the Union
as a State, such law would be void. And with'
regard to the Oregon Territory, in particular, be
lieving that its rapid settlement would, in a very
short time, enable it to take rank among us as a
sister State, I thought it wrong to disturb the peace
of the Union, and stir up hostile passions, by legis
lating upon the subject of slavery, when such leg
islation could retain its binding force but for a very
short period. I thought that that question ought
to be settled' by the people alone who inhabited the
Territory at the time of its formation into a State,
they being the best judges of what they wanted,
and what the climate and the country would justify.
This, in any event, they would have a right to do
the moment they acquired the rights and privileges
of a State. I therefore thought it the most prudent
course to steer between the positions assumed by
the North and South, and reject them both.
I am happy to say, sir, that I was not the only
one that occupied this conservative position. For
amid the raging storm of debate,
when all hopes
of reconciliation and union had, fled, and the future
,
• presented but a dark and gloomy prospect, there
suddenly appeared in the other wing of the Capitol
a ray of hope of deliverance, arid the olive-branch
of peace. Whence came they ? from the North?
Had they come from that quarter, it would have
been an act of magnanimity of which I should
have been proud. But instead of coming from
that quarter, they sprung up from a State in which
slavery is recognized, and which were eagerly sei
zed upon by the generous South; who forgetting
the aggressions of the North, kindly invited a
friendly reunion upon the "Clayton compromise"--
a compromise which would have ended the unhap
py contest by giving victory to the North, by vir
tually yielding to it all it desired, and all that it
had asked. The great object of northern interfe
rence would have been denied an existence in the
Oregon Territory. For as slavery can exist no
where without positive enactment, no legislation
upon the subject is equal to legislation against it.
If this position is correct, what could the South
have done? Could they have taken their slaves
there with a view to settle? No, sir; for there
being no positive law to shield and protect them,
the moment that the slaves had planted their feet I
upon Oregon soil, that moment they would have I
Lecome free. And I cannot, perhaps, cite a better
authority upon this point, than by referring to the
language of the eloquent and distinguished Curran,
who, when speaking upon the subject of slavery,
said " Slaves cannot breathe in England. The
'moment they touch our soil their chains are bro
ken and their shackles fall." Why ?, Because
there was no law there tolerating slavery. Pre
cisely the same effect would have been produced
in Oregon, California, or any free territory of the
'United States. But the North, having no confi
dence in' the Judiciary of the country to settle the
,vexed question, must have positive legislation upon
They had it, and a bill for establishing a terri
oral government in Oregon passed both Houses,
e eluding slavery from that Territory. In this, sir,
afte the friendly advances of the South, I am free
to say that there was exhibited, on the part of:the
North, the most unjustifiable pertinacity, and a de
termination to disregard and trample under foot
Southern rights ; by doing which, the hopes of the
nation, that the "Clayton compromise' would be a
successful balm to heal the wound between the
North and the South, were blasted, and an agitated'
nation again left to indulge in painful reflections
concerning the-fate of our beloved country. Sir,
let me tell you, and this committee, that the eyes
of the whole American people were, and at that
time, intently turned to this Capitol, anxiously
watching the fate of that compromise; and many
were the silent and heartfelt ejaculations that went
up to Heaven in favor of its adoption. A vast
throng, too, of spirits of departed patriots were
hovering over us anxiously awaiting the, result.
The time has again arrived, sir, when we occupy
a similar position. An effort will again be made
to enforce the principles of the ordinance of 1787,
by the passage of the bill to which I have already
referred. Southern rights are again to be set at
naught, the peace of the Union disturbed, and civil
liberty endangered. I speak, sir, of Southernrights.
Although by birth and educationl belong to the
North, and am. as much opposed to slavery in the
abstract as any one from that section of the Union,
.yet I unhesitatingly say that the South has rights
as well as the North, and rights too, that ought to
be respected ; rights which were respected by our
ancestors when the Federal compact was enteritl
into, and which were firmly secured by the Consti
tntion, at a time when reason and justice reigned
supreme, instead of fanatical Abolitionism. These
rights now, are as strong, yea, even stronger than
they were then. The noble conduct of the South
in the Revolution, justly entitled them to favorable
consideration. In the war of 1812 it was foremost
in fighting the battles of the country. In therecent
war witCMexico, the, same gallantry was displayed.
It sent more volunteers into the field than the North.
Southern soldiers made the interests of our com
mon country their interests. They freely poured
out their blood upon Mexican soil, and, laid down
their lives in defence of the rights of the American
nation. Through them, and the soldiers of the
North, our counttYwas.enabled in the.late war to
assume one of the most enviable positions ever as
sumed by any country in the world, and to present
one of the most beautiful spectacles ever held up to
the view of nations. For While. it was compelled
to chastise a rebellious nation - With one hand, it
feeding the starving nations of Furfipe, with the
other. The war, as is usual with other:nations,
had not the effect to exhaust her resources, cripple
her energies, 'or impair I her credit. But like a
mighty tower; she stood fiiin, and demonstrated to
an admiring world the beauty and stability of her
institutions and the unconquerable power of her
citizen-soldiers. Yes, sir, the chivalrous South was
there in all its pride and power, and helped to ac
complish this. Its gallant sons, emulous of fame,
and ever ready to avenge their country's wrongs,
rushed to the field, bared their bosoms to the foe,
and deserted not their posts, until victory perched
upon the American banner, and an honorable peace
was conquered. The fruits of this peace, as is well
known to this committee, are the acquisition of
Mexican territory. And shall it be said, sir, when
we come to legislate for. this territory, that the
South, after all its devotioff and its sacrifices, shall
have no lot or part in it? 'Shall there be a legis
lative barrier thrown around it to prevent it. from
asserting its rights to this pioperty in common with
the North? Shall it be told that notwithstanding
that the soil has been fattened by the blood of its
sons, that it has no interest these? Shall the widows
of those brave men who .offered up their dives as a
sacrifice to their country's cause, and who now lie
mouldering in Mexican dust, be told that their hus
bands have fought and bled for nothing? Shall
their destitute and needy orphans , seek in vain for
an inheritance there, and receive nothing but cold
denial from the North ? Such a course, sir, in my
opinion, would not only be anti-republican; but anti
christian. And to draw such discriminating lines
I believe to be unjust in the extreme, and dangerous
to the peace of the Union. Our Mexican possess
ions are acknowledged to be ' the joint property of
all the States, in which each has an interest. Then
why not concede the interest, and permit it to be
enjoyed in the best way that it can, and in a way
that would give satisfaction to all ,
This leads me to discuss for a moment the ques
tion, how and in what manner this interest ought
to be enjoyed ? I believe it to be generally conce
ded that some respect ought to be paid to the laws
and municipal regulations existing in a territory at
the time of its acquisition, although the laws of
nations lay down the rule, that all laws in it, incon
sistent with the constitution and laws of the nation
to which it is brought into subjection, are at once
abrogated. Then, if those not so inconsistent may
be respected, the institution' of slavery, not being
inconsistent with the Constitutioh and.generat laws
of the United States, ought, in my opinion, to be
respected. For example. at the time of the ad
mission of Louisiana into the Union, slavery existed
within its limits, I believe°, by positive law, if not,/
certainly with the general consent of the inhabitants.
And this being the case, the Congress that author- I
ized its admission did not feel justified in imposing
upon it a condition, that slavery should be abolished
within its limits,but very properly left that question
to be decided by the people. Precisely the same
course was pursued in relation to other States, and
in fact the same thing was done in relation to all
the States, at the time of the adoption of the Con
stitution. Wherever slavery had obtained a foot
hold, there it was suffered to remain. A similar
policy ought now, in my opinion, to be pursued in
relation to our Mexican territory. Before its re
duction to our possession, the 'question as to its
laws and municipal regul., ,, f was'not discussed.
The existence or non-existence of slavery there was
not made a point, either by the North or South.
They jointly fought for it and conquered it, with- ,
out regard to it. The question., now, for the first '
time, comes up. Which has won or lost by the
operation To settle this, the precise situation of
the territory at the time of its acquisition must-be' ,
ascertained. And just as this turns out to be, so, 1
in my opinion, it should be settled. It is a risk I
which the North and South both run. By a brief I
reference to the laws of Mexico upon this subject,
we find that as long ago as the 13th of July, 1824,
the Mexican Congress, then in session, passed the
following decrees •
Ist. "The commerce and traffic in slaves, from
whatever power, and under whatever flag they may
come, is and shall be forever prohibited in the ter
ritory of the Mexican United States."
2d. " Slaves introduced contrary to the tenor of
the preceding article are free from the fact alone of
their treading the Mexican territory."
These decrees, I believe, have received the sanc
tion of all the Presidents of IVle . xicoSince that time.
but especially of Santa Anna, and, in my opinion,
ought to give character to that Portion of Mexico
which now belongs to us. If so, the Territory of
California and New Mexico having been free while
under the dominion of the Mexican Government,
should remain so still. This, then, saves the North;
and it is only for the South to inquire, how the
matter stands with it, whether. ifs interest there
can be enjoyed to the extent which it desires, and
whether it has not been subjected to a disappoint-'
ment which it did not anticipate. For my own
part, I am no well satisfied that it cannot, that I I
am willing to dispense with all. legislation upon
the subject whatever, and throw the door wide open
for it to try the experiment, the legality of which
I would then submit to the Judiciary branch of the
Government to settle. Such a course, in my opin
ion, would be the most conciliatory and just. For
if it should be decided against the South, I greatly
overrate its noble generosity, for which I have al- I
ways considered it distinguished, if it would not
bow with peaceful submission, and consider it an
unavoidable misfortune.
But such is not the character of the South, as
alleged by the honorable gentleman from N. York,
[Mr. Starkweather,] who addressed. us, yesterday.
He said the " South demanded the extension of sla
very, or a dissolution of the Union." Sir, I under
take to say that the South in a body,demandect no
such thing, and it never will demand it. For it is
willing, and has proposed, that there should be no
legislation at all upon:the subject, and desire to
have all its rights settled before a legal tribunal.
It could only be in the event of an attempt to en
croach upon it, and to deprive it of itsrights already
secured to it by the Constitution, that the idea of a
dissolution of the Union could be for a moment
entertained. The only idea of a dissolution, sir
exists in the levered brain of the North. It has
long ago thrown down the gauntlet ; but the South
has spurned it, and scorned to take it up. And
permit me to say, that if the Union is ever dissolved,
the North must and trill be charged with having
been the cause of it.
The same gentleman again asserted, sir, that the
.!‘recent election has set the seal upon the existence
of slavery." I take the liberty of saying. that I
think the gentleman is mistaken upon this subject,
and that the question of slavery was not made a
general issue. It probably was so in the State of
New York, and in some few other very limited por
tions of the Union ; but it was not, as far as my
knowledge extends, a general issue before the people
`at large. Will the gentleman dare to tell us, that
because North Carolina,Georgiaand Louisiana cast
their votes for Gen. Taylor that therefore they have
denounced slavery, which exists there, at this very'
hour, and is likely to exist for years to come 2 If
such a construction is now to be put upon the votes
of those States, I exceedingly regret that the gen
tleman, or some one else, did not apprise the people
of those States of it before the election. If he had
done so, I am confident they would have produced
very different results. Will he furthermore tell us
that the election of a practical slaveholder to the
Presidency is a declaration against slavery?
Why, sir, I think it absurd to talk thus. It is
quite the reverse. It is nOthinglass than a positive
demonstration that slavery as an institution is pop
ular, and is sanctioned by those who claim the vic
tory in the recent election. '
But the gentleman-from New York is quite as
correct in these allegations; as hefis when he says
that the " South abandoned Mr. Van Buren." Now,
the truth is, Mr. Van Buren, in his letter against
the annexation of Texas, abandoned the South. For
we all know that the annexation of Texas'was not
only in the South, but in the North, one of the great
rallying points of the Democratic party in 1844.
Mr. Van Buren was opposed to the extension of the
area of freedom, while the country was for it.. It
was this that brought him into bad odor with the
South. For it is well known that as long as he
was a "northern man with southern principles," he
was a great favorite with it. Aiidtould he expect
that after his Texas letter to be in favor with the
South, or even the North? I very well recollect,
that in Pennsylvdnia, a part of which I have the
honor to represent, that the letter was . generalli
condemned by the people, and lbelieve scarcely one
member of the Democratic party could be found
who approved of it. But the trulfil..' . Van
Buren at that time overshot his mark, ' s end.
ed to publish such a letter as he thought *0„ .be
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acceptable to the .people, and prove a pa as!ixirt fo
the Presidential chair; but in this he was thistaken.
In that letter it could be plainly seen, that the Mee
mask which he had's° successfully worn. fOr many
years; had become a little turned; while more re
cent events show, that he has at last entirely pulled
it off. . .
The honorable gentleman from New York has
also thought proper;t9, refer to " Silas -Wright,"
whom he calls the 'll4l4llex statesman;" the pro•
found jurist, the man whosisii.yjame was a host,
and around whose standard the Deinfoirney of New
York.rallied ae one man, with an energy that de•
tied all opposition." I sincerely thank the'gentle
man for referring to. that distinguished patriot,
whose name is never to -be mentioned but to be
revered and loved, because it enables me - to lay be
fore the Committee and the country his sentiments
in relation to Abolitionism, vrhichl believe not only
to be a part of, but rt,great deal better than Freesoil
ism. For this purpose, sir, I shall read ; few ex•
tracts from the address of the Democratie National
Convention of 183 G, which nominated Martin Van
Buren for President, and Richard M. Johnston for
Vice President of the United States, with.', the name
of Silai Wright appended, as one of the Committee
who draughted it, and which was approved by Mr.
Van Buren. The first to which I invite attention
is as follows . .
" We come now, fellowzpitisesta k tia„atto' ther ob
jection to the convention,' et' rather to-orie of its
nominations, and to another effort at diiision of a
---, - - -
very different character * and probably one of. the
most inischevious and wicked that has ever been made
against the peace and happiness of any country ! It
is the attempt to create sectional parties and-divisions,
and to alienate one portion of our country from the
rest."
Yet, sir, the. gentleman wag no longer' a o, than
yesterday zealously engaged, in'the'i
friend:in that tnischecions and wicked en a pima:and
has been for some• time, as I shall directly shots,
notwithstanding: he would fain make us believe
that he has been educated at the feet of that politi
cal Gamaliel. But I will hasten to other passages
in the address:
" Hence it is that in different-parts of our country
we see mischevious and misguided men attempting
to weaken the bond of Union, and exciting the North
. against the South, and the South against the. North."
".SWattertErifogte e~i to
the minds of our brethren of the northern and Mid
dle States, but in the minds of the whole .periblican
party of the Union, that it is incorporated in the.
Democratic creed, and constitutes one of the broad
lines of separation between the strict construction
ists of the Jeffersonian school, and,thcaz.'.
rians,- or consolidationists, under ilrireir an'
colors.".
And again
" All such proceedings are instituted by zints
republicans and those who are opposed to tts. , l
But again:
True Republicans can never lend their aid and
influence in creating geographical lines in the East,
West, North or South. They can nev en
, a e in
such schemes without viola -4 • ;
principles which.tell the Rthers.,
and each left a rich inheritance y their - fathers,
never to be cancelled while'they forbear to meddle
with the local feelings and domistic relations of each
other."
Again
The people of no State, therefore, can vi
that compromise on which the Union is hasedi
call themselves republicans." •
And lastly
" Whatever movements may be made, then, in
the North or South, the East or the West, inconsist---
ent with the domestic and social rights secure f il. by
the Constitution to the respective States o the
Confederacy, will emanate from and be confind to
anti-republicans, and, like all other evils, w 1 i
be
the most effectually counteracted by the unio , in
tegrity, and resistance of the Republican party."
man,
whose
sir, were the sentiments of that man,
whose name the gentleman from New York,lMr.
Starkweather,] says "was a hos!, and t aroti_44 , 49se
standard the DemocFaq,V VilVtenriciallied."
....
Pernik me to say, Mr. Chairman, that these are
also my sentiments, and the firm and unyielding senti
ments of the Democratic portion of my constituents.
And these sentiments have alone. goy_elpihine, in
relation to the question of slavery, since I have been
a member of this House. Sir, they are not only
good, but they are precious sentiments, that ought to
be treasured up in every Democratic heart. And
I wish to accord such sentiments to the noble son
of New York, to whom the gentleman has referred
me, and which' I believe would be che#shecliThim
now were he among oTsitatothan; .sir,
was to the Democracy of his own State, what the
natural sun is to the solar system, around whom
revolved the lesser planets in peaceful harmony.
But no sooner had his spirit winged its way to the
God that gave it, and he lay numbered with the
dead, than the centripetal force was broken, and
they were seen flying in wild confusion from their
respective orbits, until they struck against the cold,
dreary and sunless planet of Abolitionism. And
in this vast agitation and disturbanceof thepolitical
spheres, there could be seen in the lead no le& a
personage than Martin. Van Buren, the prince of
magicians," and the great ringleader in political
treachery.
But lest it should be said, sir, that the address to
which I have referred was penned in reference to
the fanatical movements.of the Northern Abolition
ists, I shall now proceedto show that the honorable
gentleman has yedded himself to
,th.g.,ikia t riy, is
identified with themyarntitthtigetwjVhinoxiou.s to .-
the charges contained in the extracts to which I
have referred ; and I shall show it by record proof.
On the 18th of December last, the honorable
gentleman from Ohio, [Mr. Giddings;] "obtained
leave, and introduced a bill to authorize the people
of the District of Columbia to express their wishes
as to the continuance of slavery and the slai , e trade
within said District." Upon the question to', lay
the bill upon the table, I find him votthiglittl- the
negative, in company with gentletnewegi do not
disguise the fact that they. are.-AbigitiOnitts MI the
truest sense_ of the lerm.-- •
Again, on-the 21st of December, the gentlethan -
from New York, [Mr. Gott,J offered a resolution,
" That the Committee for the District of Colunibia,
be instructed to report a bill as soon as pliacticifible
prohibiting the slave trade in said District." On the
question to lay the resolution on the table, I !find
the gentleman again votingwith the same company,
and his vote recorded in the negative. And sylleo.,
the resolution was put upon its passage,l faxli4iga
still in the bamecompany, voting in the aftnaiorve.
A motion having been made to reconsideg,*(l"frote
by which the resolution was adopted, tthaton '
the 27th of December, the " Hotted proceeded to
consider the motion to reconanderi when, on the :
motion to lay the motion ofreconsideration on the •
table," I find him still withhis new associatesivot
ing in the affirmative:4 And on the 9th of January,
1849, on a motion:Made that the motion to "retort. .
sider the vote by which the House agreed tial the
resolution offered by Mr. Gott, be laid upori the
table, his vote stands recorded in the negative- still
in the same company; and not only do I fin l the,
honorable gentleman tints voting, but many r =
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with him, who freely admit that they are F ' if 4,
=o f
utvitvgi
ems, but. not Abolitionists. Their votes, how ..
clearly indicate their characters and the " .?
By these alone we are to judge.
Again, sir, on the 29th ot Dec ' e con
sideration of the bill for the rel. legallreP
resentatives of Antonio Pachottgaiefuld the same
gentleman voting, through aikiltriftages, with OD'
litionists, against it; thus *haring, most conclusive
ly, that he who so much' applauds -the name and
the Deniocracy of SUSS Wright, has identified him.
self with men that were odioria in his sight ! and
whom he denounced as mischevious and witkedriola
tore of their principles, and anti-republican.. This is . •
the position which not only the honorable gentle-_,' ..•••viE
man, but inan.f. the Freesoil party occupytanee"
Ido not see how they can easily escape frontlet? : .
But I must hasten, sir, to give a passing 'flee
to the gentleman from N. Hampshire, [Mr> son,] •
who next addressed us., In the sarnelddraits to'
which I have already referred the conimittee, I find -
the following language: ,is l .
"Within the last two years, *idle political:lLO - .. 1 .
oa f
diaries, with therview of cresting sectionklp • ','
have been proclaiming:M.os Smith that Me - .
were preparing to interfere with her - dont IS; -
t
ions, have we notisten.the preachers of *iblicdocw •
trines driven frotn:pu m blic assemblies, istiMelforth.
and North-east, With ockery and sporSft..,Wwitif L ;...
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