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■■ in jj; CHRONICLE AND SENTINEL. AUGUSTA.;! —— ?" ~~ SATURDAY MORNING, I! AY 2. Prospectus of the Reformer. For the convenience of distribuopn we have had this Prospectus printed upon J litter sheet, and we can now supp y the friembj <|f the cause with any number they may wish |to distribute. Those who desire to send any out d dieir friends will please call at this office. 1 1 . Virginia. Electior j 1 We givehelow all the returns revived from this election, by which it will be seen th it the march of Reform thus far is onward. Thcnj are 115 coun ties in the State, we give returns flit nr. 75 counties, leaving 40 to be heard from. By O' rjtable, which we presume, Is correct the Whigs ia]ve gained 4 Members in the House and 2 in the Senate, which makes a difference of 12 votes on it iqt ballot, and 2 impracticable Whigs are beatep , Which in the election of Mr. Rives adds 2 more t| his vote.— If in the counties to he heard fr >rji, the Whigs maintain their present position, Nil. ;lives and an other Whig Senator will be rctumi d* to the U. S. Senate from Virginia, as the term ci Mr. Roane, the present Loco Foco Senator, e-t litres in March Text. | 1 In our table we have not classed I*l r. Bayjy, of Accoraac.the impracticable Whig 1 d.th either par ty ; tho wc expect him to unite wij.li; the Adminis tration. 2 ■ Virginia House or D4iiaiTEi. This year. < ' Last year. W. L.F. f W. L.F. 6 Amelia, * fi * c Albermarle, 2 J 2 Amherst, I : i ““ Augusta, 2 i 2 Accomack, 1— 2 Bath, —1 M * Brunswick, 2 2 r> Berkley, 2 2 Buckingham, 3 | 2 Brooke, —1 i * Bedford, 2 —• 2 Caroline, 1 —* I Clarke & Warren, — 1— 1 Culpepper. 1— | 1— Chesterfield, —1 I I , Charles city & j ; j New Kent, 3 Cumberland, 1— 1— Campbell, 2 i 2 Charlotte, 1— I Dinwiddie, —1 | * Elizabeth city j \ j __ & Warwick, 3 * k> Essex, 1— ’ 1— Fairfax, I —1 Fauquier, 2 2 < Frederick, I 1— 2 Fluvana, 1— 1— Gloucester, 1— I 1— Greensville, I | 1 Goochland, —1 I Henrico, I —1 Hanover, I Hampshire, 2 *— 11 Hardy, 1— I v Is!e of Wight, I —1 Jefferson, 3 - , 3 James city, "3 j York and > 1— { 1— Williamsburg j i King George, 1— ? I King William, IJ i —1 King and Queen — 1 | —1 Louisa I ; —1 Loudon, 3 j 3 Morgan. [1 | —1 Marshall, 1— ’ —1 Monongalia, 2j 11 Mecklenburg, £j 2 Madison, l| I Norfolk borough, 1 —j I—- Norfolk county, 2 —| 2 Nansemond, 1 —f 1— Nottoway, 1 —I I Nelson, I —! 1— Northampton, 1 —I 1— Ohio, 1 —f. ! * Grange A Green, — I —1 Petersburg, I —4 1 " Princess Anne, 1—! I S Prince George, I 1 Prince Edward, 1 —4. ] Prince William I 1 Pittsylvania, 2 2 Powbatfan, 1 —I —1 * Pagf. i I Pendleton, \ 1 Richmond city, 1 —1 Rockbridge, 2 --j. 2 Rockingham, 3 2 Rappahannock, 1 1 > Stafford, . «11 * Spottsvylvania, 1- - 1 * Shenandoah, 2 2 " Surry, *] 1 * Sussex, 1 j Tyler, I 1 Wood, 1 LJ I - XJ 61 $£ 58 37 t Fight in Congress. We copy from the National Intelligencer, in an other part of this day’s paplr th* substance of the report of the Committee appointed to investigate * he affair between Messrs, jh num and Garland an account of which we published some time since. To those of our readersfwho read the account given of this affair, by the Irritable correspondent of the Constitutionalist, mm? pommend this article, which exhibits in rather r|n' uncnviaole light, the reliasce which is to be pi:, jed in his statements. Columbus Kao's!—First Dav. Record Thewatt & Howards, c c Cjir cent Nolta, *79lbs I 1 John Woolfolks,bf Litt!e< Vixen, 72“ 2 2 A. Lampkins (Edraonsoi f Harriet, 72 “ 3 3 Time 149 1.53 e wentjwlth perfect ease both heats. '* 4 lbs. over weight. First day, 2’ mile heats. A. Lampkins, (Edmonson’s] Mary Elizabeth 2 1 I Smith and Head, Old Misjtiess, 3 3 2 Col. Crowell’s b f Nancy ; Clark. (2 years old) by Bertrand, ou • cif Mo. Slipper, 12 dr John Woolfo ks, c c Jim by Moos. Ton. out of G row dam. | ■ 4 dr S. R. Bonnet s blk c Guys, \*,y Sarpedon,dam b J Arab - J i dist. Time, 3j49 3,49 —3,fH| a most excitingly good ■race. * Two MISSIOXARIKi fIATKX BT SAVAGES. A letter from Sidney, N. p. Wales, under date of December 1, states th.jt | Messrs. Williams and Harris, two of the Millenaries sent ou, by the London Society, had liieji killed and eaten by the Ravages of one of the Na*v Hebrides Islands. <* * " Hon. Thos. Butter King. The following extract of a letter from this gen tleman, to a friend in this City, will be read with pleasure by his numerous friends and supporters in Georgia. Mr. King comes out boldly, and as serts his determinatien to support Genera! Harri son, in a style which endears him to the friends of reform. We daily anticipate similar letters from the remainder of our de’egation, except Messrs. Black, Colquet and Cooper, all of whom, we learn, have indicated a disposition to go for the “ spoils PARTY.” Washington'. April 21, IS4O. “ The best informed persons here, no longer en tertain a doubt of the election of General Harrison. ! When his nomination was first announced, I con- | fess that my information in regard to his principles, opinions and acts, was by no means accurate, and consequently, my opinion of him as a man and a statesman was not favorable. “ Believing as I did, and do —that the measures and policy of the administration are rapidly tending to the entire subversion of our institutions —the prostration and ruin of the best interests of our country, I felt it my duty, to make the most partic ular enquiry into the character arid opinions cf General Harrison, to ascertain whether the South could prudently, consistently and safely support him for the Presidency. The result has led me to the unhesitating conclusion that he has done more in favor of Southern rights and interests than any other man living out of the slave-holding states, and that no man in those states is more thorough y with us in regard to our rights and interests. I therefore have no hesitation in saying, that in my opinion, he is, in every way, woithy of our undivi ded and unhesitating support, and the last hope of the Republic. I now, do not entertain a doubt of his election. If he shall be nominated by our proud and enlightened state, I shall endeavor to do my duty in the campaign that will follow. I do not entertain a doubt of th* result—we shall be victo rious !!!” Respectfully yours, Thcs. Butler King. From the Baltimore American of Tuesday. The late Affray in Congress. Our Washington letter, published yesterday, stated that the Committee appointed to investi gate the circumstances connected with the late affray on the floor of the Hall of Representatives, between Messrs. Bynum and Garland, of Loui siana, had made their report, which embodied simply the testimony taken in the case. The substance of the Report is thus stated in the National Intelligencer of yesterday. A certain exhibit of the comparative expendi tures of the present and past Administrations, to gether with certain other documents pertaining to the same subject, having been put forth by gen tlemen styling themselves an Executive Com mittee. and published with their names attached, had been referred to by Mr. Wise, & at his request had been read at the Clerk’s table. When the reading was completed, Mr. Wise made some fur ther remarks, in which he stated that the paper just read had been drawn up by Lis colleague (Mr. Bolts) who had gone to Richmond. Mr. Wise having resumed his seat, Mr. By num, of Nt rth Carolina, left his seat near the door, and, walking up the central aisle of the House, came to the seat of Mr. Galbraith, of Pa., and observed to him that this was an electioneer ing party trick. He then advanced up the nar row aisle which proceeds from the central area, till he came between the seat of Mr. Banks, of Va.,and Mr-Garliaod, of Lou., and looking at , Mr. Banks, who then satin the next seat to his own, observed that this was an unfair party trick, intended to be used in Virginia, just on the eve of an election, and that the paper was a d d lie from the beginning to end. Mr. Garland, who was close by, (and whose name had been at tached to the paper ) turning Tom a gentleman with whom he was in conversation, and looking at Mr. Bynum, said that every word in the paper was strictly true; and added that no gentleman would say so, or, as others testily, that what Mr. B. said was a lie. On this, Mr. Bynum replied, ‘that’s a d d lie,’ or ‘you are a d d liar,’at the same moment reaching towards Mr. Gar land’s cane, which lay at the back of his chair ; on this, Mr. Garland seized the cane. Mr. B. raised it as high as the waist of Mr. G., when in the tustle. the cane fell on the floor, and the two parties engaged. Mr. Garland struck Mr. By num a blow, which the latter returned ; when the gentlemen who were by interfered, and succeed ed in separating them. Mr. Garland picked up his cane and returned to his seat. Mr. Bynum being at the end of the narrow aisle next to the lobby, or in the lobby, near the fire-place, drew his penknife from his pocket, and appeared to lie endeavoring to open it, but did not succeed. He then called out to Mr. Garland, uttering violent ■ and reproachful epithets. Much confusion was produced in the House, but the Speaker having succeeded in restoring order, the affair here ended. From the New York Sun Extra. Five Days Later from England. The packet ship United States, Captain Brit -1 ton, arrived to-day from Liverpool, whence she sailed on the Ist inst. We have received by her London papers up to the 31st pit, and Liverpool to and including her day of The Queen’s Ministers were defeated on the 26th March, in the House of Commons, by a majority of 16, in an attempt to throw out Lord Stanley’s bill for a icform of the Irish system of registration. The Tories regarded it as a signal triumph, and although the Ministers do not con sider themselves called upon by the occurrence to resign, yet it is daily becoming more evident that they will eventually be driven to the alter native. Thiers, the new Premier of France, has played a bold game, and come off with flying colors. The debate on the secret service bill was opened by him onthe24ih March, and closed on the 27ih. It was a spirited discussion. Thiers, in closing it, boldly avowed that he had taken the cabinet by storm, and was wholly indebted for the power of doing so to the revolution of July. He admit ted his cabinet was of different political ingre dients, and slated that no other could stand that the eastern question would be settled without j war—that the inviolability of the Turkish Empire would be maintained, but without prejudice to the just rights of Meheraet Alt. The three days de bate was brought to a close by vole, showing the strong majority of eighty-six in favor of the Min isters. Th defeat of the British ministers caused a temporary depression in the money and stock markets. They nowever soon recovered again, and continued, firm, with symptoms of improve ment. The cotton market remains without material change. The inferior qualities of American have further declined gd per lb. In other kinds prices were steady, and the trade more animated than it had been. Lord Hill has received her Majesty’s instruc tions to order the Cavalry of the British army to wear mustachios ; the order will, consequently, be issued forthwith. U. States vs. Gkx Gratiot.— This ca-e, which was on trial before the circuit court at St. Louis, has been brought to a close, and the jury has given a verdict in favor of the, United Slates for $31,056.93 An Eloquent Record. William Henry Hardison was born in Virginia on the9ih of February, 1773. In 1791, when J 9 years of age, he was ap|K>mted by vVaahington an Ensign in our infant arn»y. In 1794, lie was promoted to the rank of Lieu ! tenant : and in 1793, joined the legion under Gen. Wayne, and in a lew ihereafter, was selected by him as one of hia Aids. j On the 24ih of August, 1794, he distinguished himself in lit* b utte «1 the Miami and elicited the most flittering written approbation of Gen v\ ayne. In 1795, he was made a Captain, and was placed in command of Fort Washington In 1797, he was appointed, by President Adams, Secretary of the North-western Territory and ex Li. Governor In 1793, he was chosen a delegate to Congre-s. In 1801, he was appointed Governor of Indiana, i and in the same year, President JrfTer>on appointed j him sole Commissioner for treating with the In* di >ns. In 1809, he was re-appointed Governor of Indi ana by Madison. On the 7th November, 1811, he gained the great victory of TIPPECANOE On the llih September, 1812, he was appointed bv Madison, Coiumander-in-Chief of the North western a ray. j On the Ist May, 1813, the seige of Fort Meigs : commenced—lasted five days, and was terminated j by ihe briihant and successlul sortie of Gea. llar i nson. On I lie 31st July, 1813, the battle of Fort Ste phenson occurred On the sth October, 1813, he gained the splendid victory of the Til A .VIES, over the British and In dians under Proctor. In 1814, he was appointed by Madison one of the Commissioners to rear with the Indians and in the same year, with his colleague* Gov. Shelby and Gen. Cass, concluded the celeu.alwd treaty of Greenville. In 1815, he was again appointed such Commis sioner, with G n. Me Arthur and Mr. Graham, and negotiated a treaty at Detroit. In 1816, he was elected a member of Congress. In January, 1818, he introduced a resolution in honor of Kosciusko, and supported it in one of the most feeling, classical and eloquent speeches ever delivered in the House of Kepresentaiivcs. In 1819, he was elected a member of the Ohio Senate, In 1824, he was elected senator in Congress, and was appointed, in 1825, Chairman of the Mili tary Committee, in place of Gen Jackson, who had resigned In 1827. he was appointed Minister to Colombia, and, in 1829, wrote his immortal letter to Bolivar, the deliverer of South America. Os him Col. Johnson (Vico President) thus spoke in the House of Representatives whilst a member of that ls»dy ; “Os the career of Gen. Harrison, I need not speak—the history of the west is his history For forty years he has hern identified w ith its interests, its perils, and Ms hopes Universally beloved in the walks of peace,and distinguished by his abiliiy in the com cils of his country, he has been yet m >re illustriously distinguished in the field During the late war, lie was I * ng-T in actual service t han any oilier General Officer; he was. perhaps, <«ftner m action than any one pt them, and nnver sustained a. ae/eai. Buch is the man, who, still enjoying his untar nished lame and glory, and standing on a proud and lofty eminence where neither malice or envy can assail him, is now* summoned ny his grateful countrymen to leave the quiet walks of private life to guide the councils of the nation, “ and deliver the country from the dangers which encompass it.” He will be her deliver !! From the Richmond Compiler of the 2S th. I>e>tructive Fire About 9 o’clock last night as our paper was going to press, the Bell Tavern Stables were dis covered to be on fire. The alarm was given im mediately ? but the fire burned with such rapid ity in consequence of the combustible materials about the building, that it was impossible to res cue but throe of the Horses within it. About fifteen- are believed to be burned. The fire communicated to an adjoining brick row in rear of Messrs. Gay nor & Royster’s Drug : Store. Before it could be arrested, the row was destroyed. It comprises three I 'tenements and a small office. The'first tenement on the Bell Tav ern Alley was occupied by Messrs. Gaynor 6c Rovster, and the next by Mr. Wip. F. Butler, as lumber houses. The third was occupied by slaves owned by Mr Goodwin, adjoining which was hia office. By great exertion, here the flames were close and alley s narrow, and we mav congra tulate f ourselvcs that the distruclion was not great er. It is too late to ascertain the losses. Ihe stables seem to have been doomed. Three times have they been reduced to ashes; twice within about two years. From the Savannah Republican , of the 21th vlt. From Florida. By the steamboat Forester, Capt. Wambersie, arrived yesterday afternoon from Garey’s Ferry* we received the St. Augustine News and Bruns wick Advocate of Friday last. Two Indians have come into Tampa from Hospalatka, who state that they were anxious to come tn with their followers, in consequence of a misunderstanding between th#m and Sam Jones and Wild Cat. One Indian was killed, and one taken prison er, by Capt. Holm is, of the 7th Infantry, about i a week ago, who struck upon their trail. Sixteen | horses were also captured. From the St. Augustine News, 24 th inst. A Court Martial has been ordered to assemble at this post on Monday next, of which Briga dier General Armstead is President, and Capt. Garier 3d Artillery, Judge Advocate. Co!. Wal bactc, Col. Gales, Majors Churchill, Payne, Mc- Clintock, Ashby, Capt. Fulton, and Lieut. T. P. Ridgely ate members. r , sa ‘ l * shat overtures, have been made to I v,en * Jay lor by the chief Indians who figured in the massacre at Caloosahatchie, to permit them to come in, and be transported westward. From the Carolina Planter. Epidemic Among Horses. A disorder is prevailing extensively among Horses throughout the Southern States—ln North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, it * is very general, ami we understand farther West. The symptoms arc an irritability of the whole system—with feverishness, and in some cases actual fever slight watering or mattering about the eyes with a cloudiness about the cornea languor refusal to eat —slight husky cough with slight discharge from the nostril—swelling of the * legs stillness in the loins and legs—sometimes only one leg being affected. It attacks some ca- I ses with colicky symptoms—or the womb be i comes excited and mares cast their foals in others j inflammation of the bowels comes on. Should the catarrhal symptoms not be controlled early, swelling of the glands of the throat ami neck ! take place with inflammation of the windpipe and lungs—high fever and puffing of the skin inflammation of the eyes increase and result in blindness—the stiffness of the limbs becomes worse—spasms come on—with intense fever, and inflammation ot the brain cr lungs takes place, and death follows quickly. In many of the cases rest and light feed are all that is necessary. In most of the cases which haveoccured in i ur neighborhood, the initability of the system has been checked, and the disease controlled by a single large bleeding, and for safe ly we recommend it in all cases. In one case where high fever was present, and highly inflam matory symptoms, with increasing stiffness in the limbs, g eat swelling of the legs, and disposition to spasm, with pain in the bowels, we saw eight quarts of blood taken from the neck, followed by an enema of two ounces of Laudnum procure immediate relief—the symptoms, returning on the following day, eight quarts more were taken away, and a repetition of the laudnum two or three times gave permanent relief. In one fatal case which we have seen, symp toms, of intense inflammation of the trachea lungs and bowels were present—in another in flammation of the womb. We consider the disease as catarrhal—affect ing the mucous memnranes and glrandular system —coming on with a general irritability of the whole system, which unless immedatcly removed is followsd by inflammation of the irritable organ of the animal—in some horses there being a greater disposition to have one organ affected than another, as is noticed in man—colds producing affections of the air lubes, bowels, and rheumatic symptoms, according to particular susceptibility of individuals to take on disease of this kind. While noticing the present epidemic, we would throw out a few hints on the diseases of horses in general. Most of them are inflammatory, and the extraordinary power of the heart and arterial system requires, that where fever is pre sent. the most vigorous depleting measures should be used at an early period. More horses die of inflammation of the stomach and bowels than from any other disease and most persons who have given attention to the subject, notice how very rapidly inflammation runs its course in a horse. This renders it important to attend to sympoms immediately, and we can scarcely go wrong in bleeding a horse with symptoms of colic or hots—and giving enemas of laudnum —frequently horses are lost by waiting for the operation of a purge—in twelve or fifteen hours inflammation will run on to an uncontrollable point, while ordinarily 20 or 24 hours will be necessary for the development of the action of the cathartic ; large bleedings followed by large doses (preferable by enema) of Laudnum are more sucessful in inflammation than any other means—and we consider this as the most valuable treatment in actual cases of this kind. In Chronic affections cathartics or laxa tives may be used beneficially. A long controversy has occupied farriers and gentlemen who attend much to horses on the subject of huts. A great many insist that they are injurious to the Horse and cause death—while others are perfectly convinced that they are harm less. Writers of high reputation are arrayed on both sides,and believe, (like the knights of the shield, who viewed it from opposite sides and fought about their difference of opinion) they may both he right. During a healihy state of the stomach it is covered with a secretion of mu cus, upon which it is supposed the hot feeds ; when a horse is driven too hard, or eats too much, or drinks cold waterwhen heated, inflam mation of the mucous eoat of the stomach is apt to take place—the secretion is frequently checked the stomach in health is protected by the mucus from the mechanical irritation of the hot—but now its presence on an unprotected inflamed sur face increases the inflammation, and disorganiza tion rapidly follows—ulceration effecting what the hot is supposed to make, a perforation through the coats of the stomach or bowel. This perforation we have seen where no hots could be found —and we have seen it in horses where hots were thickly present, and here we have invariably noticed the absence of the mucus. We frequently hear of soothing mixtures or lau danum relieving bots (as it is called) —and also of rubbing the chest and belly with turpentine giv ing ease. It is by quieting inflammation or transferring it to a less vital structure, and thus relieving the primary disorder. It is much to be regretted, that medical gentle men pay so little attention to the diseases of this noble animal. How many valuable lives might be saved, if they did not consider it beneath the dignity of the profession to be Horse Doctors ! “ Os all domesticated animals, the House has the most powerful claims on the sympathy and attention of the medical practitioner. The law yer may construct his briefs—the parson may perform his clerical duties—and the merchant may grow rich in his counting house with little as istance from the hors**; but to the medical man, this spirited and intelligent animal is as essential as the knowledge which he requires in the schools or the medicines which he prescribes for his pa tients. The horse is his companion and nest friend in the town and in the country. He car ries him proudly through tne street—he conveys him safely over the mid-night heath. He shares with his master in all the toils, and in many of , the dangers of professional life. He is as much exposed to the elements—more indeed than the physician and surgeon—and he is not exempt from many of the diseases to which his superior is liable. To inflammation, fever, rheumatism, organic disease of the heart liver and lungs the horse is very p-one; and the study of his maladies is as necessary to the medical practitioner in a pecuniary point of view, as it is interesting in a pathological.”—Dr. J. Johnson. In England veterinary Colleges have become frequent, and the latter publications of the British press shew the estimation in which this subject is held. “The Society for the diffusion of useful knowledge” has published the best “History of the Horse in all its varieties and uses,” and we recommend it to the perusal of all medical practi tioners and gentlemen who value a good horse. So long as a horse is healthy and able to work he is highly esteemed, but as soon as he becomes j diseased we are very apt to order him to “go to grass,” or we think ourselves lucky to get some one else to take him off our hands. If a faith ful servant were to become sick, and we give him away to get rid of the trouble of keeping him, we should tie considered unjustifiable and crutl. but with a dumb beast of a horse there is nothing wrong in it—and we dismiss him from our thoughts as we do from our presence. This is a common practice, but wc know of many excep tions, and take pleasure instating the fact. The improving spirit of attention to fine stock is cor- j reeling the abuse elsewhere. Wc trust that it | will do so with us. Novel Experiment in* Aerostatic*.—A series of very interesting experiments was private ly exhibited in the lecture room of the Polytech nic Institution, in Regent street, London, by Mr. Green. That celebrated aeronaut has long en tertained the opinion that a balloon voyage from the continent of America toEuropc may be safe ly and certainly effected, founded upon repealed observations in the atmosphere, which have led him to the conviction that, whatever may be the direction of the winds below, the current of air above invariable traverses from some point be t ween the north and west. Mr. Green has kept a regular log of all his numerous voyages, and in no instance (we are informed) has a single ex ception to this rule been encountered. To get into, and remain in this current it is, however, necessary that the balloon should he kept at a certain altitude; and to show hew this could could be effected was one of the objects of the experi ment. The machinery made use of by Mr. Green, is both simple and portabl i, and is constructed upon the well known pneumatic principle. It is com posed of two fans, or blades of wood, attached to a spindle which passes through the bottom of the car. The fans are ot one longitudinal piece, to the centre of which the spindle is fixed, after the manner of a windmill, with but two wings or arms, and their blades present a given angle hor izontally, in which direction they move. The effect, as we witnessed it, was as follows : A miniature balloon of about three feet diameter was filled with common coal gas ; to this were* attached the hoop, netting and car, and in the car a small piece of spring mechanism was placed to give motion to the fans. The balloon was th**n balanced; that is, a sufficient weight was placed in the car to keep it suspended in the air, with out the capacity m rise or inclination to sink -- Mr. Green then touched a stop m the mechan ism, which immediately communicated a rapid rotary motion to the fans, whereupon the machine rose steadily to the ceiling, from which it con tmued to rebound until the clock-work had run out. Deprived of tbi. assistance, it immediately fell. The reverse of this experiment was then , performed. The balloon wax first raised into the air and’then balanced. A similar motion wa* , imparted to the fans. the action of which in this case was. however, reversed, and the balloon was immediately pulled down to the ground by their forces. A more interesting effect still was then effect ed. The balloon, with the guide-rope attached to it, was bal meed as before, the guide rope ha ving a sn all bra*s weight fixed to the end of it. The fans were then removed from under the car and placed sideways upon it, by which their ac tion became vertical. Upon motion being com municated, the balloon floated in a horizontal line, dragging the guide-rope after it, with the weight trailing-long the floor, and continued to do so until the mechanism ceased, when it imme diately became stationary again. These experi ments were Irequently repeated with complete success. Mr. Green states that by these simple means a voyage across the Atlantic may be per formed as easily as one from Vauxhall Gardens to Nassau, and be calculated that from three to four days will be sufficient for the undertaking. Nous verrone. Meantime we must do Mr. Green the just : ce to say, that his experiments were grafted upon sound scientific knowledge. We know he con templated no such absurdity as impelling a balloon against the wind, which is an impossibility. All he desires is to gain a point or two, if need be, in the direction he is going, and to maintain him self at a certain altitude by extraneous assistance. The required size of the fans for his “ Monster’** balloon would be about six feet in length, and the machinery by which they would be turned would be placed inside the car, to be governed at the will of the persons there. These experiments will probably be practical ly carried out during the summer, wdien the pub lic will have a fair opportunity of judging how far they are capable of securing safe transit over four thousands miles of ocean, which appears to us to be, under any circumstances, a most per ilous undertaking.— London paper. From the Baltimore Transct ipt. Col. Ilurr and Mr. Grattan. Colonel Burr, who had been Vice President of America, and probably would have been the next President, but for his unfortunate duel with Geu Hamilton, came over to England, and was made known to me by Mr. Randolph, of South-Caroli na, with whom I was very intimate. He reques ted I would introduce him to Mr. Grattan, whom he was excessively anxious to see. Col. Burr was not a man of a very prepossessing appearance —rough featured, and neither dressy nor polished but a well informed sensible man, and though not a particularly agreeable, yet an instructive companion. People in general form extravagant anticipa tions regaidmg eminent persons. The idea of a great orator and Irish chief car ried with it. naturally enough, corresponding no tions of physical elegance, vigor and dignity. Such was Col. Burr’s mistake, I believe, about Mr. Grattan, and I took care not to undeceive him. We went to my friend’s house, who was to leave London nextday. I announced that Col. Burr, (from America,) Mr. Randolph and mvself wished to pay our respects, and the servant infor med us that his master would receive us in a short time, but was at the moment much occupied on business of consequence. Burr’s expectations were all on the alert. Randolph also was anx ious to be presented to the great Grattan, and both impatient for the entrance of this Demosthe nes. At length the door opened, and in hopped a small bent figure—meagre, yellow, and ordina ry; one slipper and one shoe; his breeches’ knees loose, his cravat hanging down; his shirt and coat sleeves tucked up high, an old hat upon his head. This apparition saluted the strangers very cour teously ; as.ed (without any instruction) how long they had been in England, and immediately proceeded to make inquries about the late General Washington and the revolutionary war. My companions looked at each other; their re j plies were cos'ive and they seemed impatient to see Mr. Grattan. I could scarcely contain myself ; but determined to let my eccentric countryman take his course, who appeared quite delighted to see his visiters, and was the most inquisitve per son in the world. Randolph was far the tallest and most dignified looking man of the two, grey haired, and well dressed; Grattan therefore, of course took him for the Vice President, and ad dressed him accordingly. Randolph at length begged te know if they could shortly have the honor of seeing Mr. Grattan. Upon which our host, not doubting, but they knew him,conceived it must be his son James for whom they inquired, and said he believed he had that moment wander ed out somewhere to amuse himself. This completely disconcerted the Americans I and they were about to make their bow and their I when | thought it high time to explain, and I taking Col, Burr and Mr. Randolph respectively i by the hand, introduced them to the right honor able Henry Grattan. I never saw people stare so, or so much embar rassed. Grattan himself, now perceiving the cause, heartily joined in my merriment. He pulled down his shirt sleeves, pulled up his stock ings. and. in his own irresistible way. apoJogizetl for the outre figure he cut, assuring them he had totally overlooked it in his anxiety not to keep them waiting; that he was returning to Ireland next morning, and had been bu&iiy packing up his books and papers in a closet full of dust and cobwebs. This incident rendered the interview more interesting. The Americans were charm ed with their reception; and alter a protracted visit, retired high y gratified, whilst Grattan re turned again to his books and cobwebs. Phe Socialists in Gehmasi.—Wc extract the following from a Stutgarut letter in the De I bats: ihe soundness ol the principles of com munity ot property and community of women, promulgated and acted upon by the socialists, has lately been practically retused in this country. ; About a year ago, a Madame Eybinger, a widow, I fiom a German canton in Switzerland, purchased i a fine chateau near Rothacker, in Upper Wirtem burg, and there established a sect founded on socialism,to which she gave the name ofthe Bab j yloniarts. As her wealth ensured a comfortable I existence to her piosolyies, the chateau and its de | pendencies soon assumed t tie aspect of a small but I populous and industrious town. The local au thorities, although the morals of this new society were not irreproachable, resolved to grant it tolera tion, but narrowly watched its progress. Scarcely eight months had elapsed before discord began to arise among the Babylonians, By degrees the elder ladies of the community became jealous of the preference given by the men to their younger sisters, and afterwards dissensions broke out on the subject of the division of the profits of the general labor, t.ll these feuds soon grew into vio ent quarrels, and ended in bloodshed. 1 he, po lice consequently interfered, dissolved the society, arrested some of the fraternity, and indicted them before the criminal tribunal. The Chateau de othacker has been sold, and the price impounded until the rights of the several claimants can be set tled in due course of law.” F magical Affair.— A singular and unfortu nate rencontre took place a few days since, be tween Messrs. H. U. Robinson and Wade, on the Louisiana side of the Mississippi, a short dis tance below Vicksburg ; it appears that they met on Wade’s plantation, where a misunderstanding occurred between them when they drew their knives, and fought until they both fell. No ore was present to witness the tragic scene, but when discovered a few hours afterward hyjthc over- seer, they were lying upon the ground v c * r other, each with a knife in his hand; Wade h - expired, and Robinson so badly wounded that L had lost the power of speech. It is supposed tha* there is little or no chance fur his recovery. |}, h l were citizens of Hinds—wealthy and hi"lff T pectable. —Brandon Intel. Partt Decency. —The Floridian, a p a p er published at Tallahassee, speaks of J. Q. Adain* as the “ old political turkey buzzard of Quinn, vomiting forth the putridity of his disappointed ambition .” We do not pretend to understand political teims, but it seems to us that fiese arc hardly abusive enough to apply to the oldest man and most experienced statesmanconnnecled with the Federal Government—a man whose ability and uprightness have never been questioned, even in the bitterest limes of partisan excitement. Cannot the Florida editor think of some epithets more opprobious ? He cannot imagine how gj. rnirably they are calculated to show the refinement of bis taste.— N. O. Sun. Intercepted correspondence.—A GBr Vr flareup anticipated.—The editor ofthe. Bab timore Clipper says that the following letters were handed him for publication by a gentleman who stated that they were picked up in one of the streets of Baltimoie. Baltimore, April Ut, IS4O. Mrs. Bodkin is respectfully informed Uy one who knows much of the world, that she is April fool. *“ street, April Ur, IS4Q. Mrs. oßdkin’s compliments to Mrs. Stubb* and would like to know if she is the author of a ridiculous letter received by her. Mrs. H., this morning. Mrs. B. cannot imagine how Mrs could venture to select her, Mrs. 8., for a subi'er for ridicule, when their terms of intimacy have been so limited. „ 0 „ , street, April 2d. 1840. Mrs. Stubbs respects to Mrs. Bodkin. an< ) would respectfully inform her that she has other use for her time than in making April f.Kiis of per sons who have not the sense or the disposition to take a joke. street,noon, Thwsdau Mrs. Bodkin feels not in the least disposed to believe Mrs. Stubbs’ denial—and she moreover believes that Mrs. S. can find sufficient time to attend to every body’s business, to the scrion. neglect of her own. Mrs. Stubbs is not at all Surprised at the in ■ temperate tone of Mrs. Bodkin’s note, as her (Mrs. B.’s) reputation for mildness of disposition is not the most enviable. street, Friday morning, Mrs. Bodkin takes pleasure in statin"- to Mrs fetubbs that with this note she closes acorrrspon deuce, as mortifying as it is disgraceful to the dignity of a lady. Mr. Bodkin will hereafter consult with Mr. Stubbs as tu the reproach cast upon our reputation. . Mrs. Stubbs is particularly requested ta inform the Misses Stubbs that their visits to our house will no longer be agreeable. street, Friday, noon. Mrs. Stubb# feds gratified to learn (hat all in tercourse with the Bodkins has ceased—it was- a consummation most devoutly to be wished for.” Mr. Stubbs is ready at all times to meet Mr. Bod km, though in so doing he degrades himself. P. S. Mrs. B. will oblige Mrs, S. by returning the pink scarf and lace cap sh; borrowed last summer. Weeping.—The talk about a person having the power to weep on all occasions, is the height ot moonshine. I d Ike tosee a man undertake to cry, with a pretty girl beside him—pockets full of cash—no corns on his toes—and plenty of ire cream in his reach. If he can do it at such a tine he had better make a business of it. and go about crying for the people at sixpence a cry. N. Y. Mercury. Modestx. It has been tru'y remarked there is something in modesty which ought to prepos sess us strong y in favor ol those persons (wheth er male or female) in whose nature it is inter woven ; and men of deserving and generoui minds have a pleasure in discovering it, and bringing into notice the worthy man, who is dif fident of his merit, and cannot prevail upon him self to challenge the praise or tribute he deserves. It is however much to he lamented that such pat rons are not more numerous, and that the arro gance and teaziug importunities of the greedy forward man, should often succeed in attaining his ends, whilst the modest man of real roer:t must starve unnoticed. Immense Snake. —The Hon. W. W. Bird hid on the part of Ensign Bird, 4tb N. L presented ‘ the Asiatic Society the skin ofan immense snaif, which he styled a Boa ; but the curator’s opinion was that it was a Python. It was stated to have been shot by Ensign Bird, after it had swallowed a spotted deer. The snake was 21 f etin length. and that part of his body where the doer was, when he was shot, measured upwards of three ft-cl in breadth. —East Lidia Telegraph PE N NST LV A NI A SPEC IA L E f.EC TI ON. — Ms- Speaker Hopkins issued his warrant last Friday to the Sheritl of Bedford counly/Pa. requirinj him to hold a special election on the sixth of -Uoy> for a member of the House of Representatives, m place of 1 hotnas B. McElwec. (Cj'The State Rights Party of Columbia county are requested to meet at the Court house in Appling, on the first Tuesday in May next, fe the purpose of selecting delegates to the Statei Rights Convention, to be held in Milledgeville,» the firs? Monday in June next. • April 23,1840. ______ THE READING ROOM Attached to this office is open to subscribers, 111 - strangers introduced by them, every day and e ;£ ning (Sunday evenings excepted) until 9 Subscription $5 ; for a firm of two or more;^ OT Dr. \V. FLINT offers his services to the ci tizens of Augusta in the different branches ol profession, He may be found at all hours 3t .•> late residence of Mr. A. M. Kgerton, second from the corner of Mclntosh and Reynold stree nev 29 OT EXCHANGE ON NEIV YORK—* 1 and at one to tw ty davs sight. For sale by nov 23 G*ARDELLE Os Doctor J. J. WILSON offers hi* sional services to the citizens of August vicinity. He will be found at his residence, ‘ first brick building above Guedron’s stable on street, recently occupied by John L. Adams aug 17 Os Dr. W. S. JONES tenders his profes'»oo«) services to the citizens of Augusta and its view . He may be found at his office, No. 2H or at his residence, United States Hotel. Os During my absence in the interior £>■ ‘ State, Force, Brothers & Co. are my duly a “*r‘ Led attorneys. ENOCH IV. SPOFfCb april 21 ttr THE FARMERS’ REGISTER, a publication, devoted to the improvement 0 practice, and support of the interest, of ure; published at Kiclunond, Va , at Edmund Ruffin, editor and proprietor. B. H. OVERBY, ATTORNEY AT LAIV , feb23 " Jefferson, Jackson county,^*'