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In n country like ours, where freedom of opinion and of expression is so imiestrietod. there is danger lest the mind become so cm- tirely encased in prejudice ns to be impervious to the force of truth. This sentiment do. serves repetition—in tins age, when men tire compelled to avow their sentiments and when this avowal necessarily effects so much good or so much evil, it behooves those who, in any way. direct or indirect, shape public opinion, to cherish liberality of mind and expansive- ness of soul, Ljw many nl »s ! are there in every department ofsocietv. upon whose non- umer.ts might be truly inscribed the epitaph which the good-natured (ioldsm ill sportively pronounced upon the celebrated Burke ; “ Who born fur iho universe, narrowed their mind. And to party gave up what was meant for man- kind.” A fourth and important constituent in the character of the useful man is Energy. Ac- tivitv and perseverance ore comprehended in this term ; both of which are essential to the prosecution of plans. Muni* naturally indo lent ; and he who would be systematic illy useful, will feel the need of this coutileraciing power to bnov up and lighten the burden ol those difficulties w hich occur, so numerous j and pressing, both in the project ton -ml execu tion of designs. There is an irrepressible elasticity in this trait which no obstacles can overcome. And whether man moves “un knowing and unknown” in the retirement of private citizenship, or mingles proudly err.i- -VV! nent in the throng of busy men, he alike need this necessary qu >l:tv. There is likewise a feeling of conscious dignity attendant upon its exercise. The mind feds its strength and becomes elate with pride as it throws out its influence and contemplates its operation on other minds. Thus apart from additions made by activity of spirit to general happiness, reaction and sell.exercise give inflexibility and hardiness to individual diameter; two quali ties not to he despised by him who has much to do with the turmoil of life. An additional proof this that, by the proper and legitimate exerc.se of mental and moral powers, will he acquired that developcment of sinew and mils, cle—that strength and hardiness oflimh which form the well-proportioned character. These qualities combine to form one fit for useful ness. To the sucres* of pi >ns of useftdn* ss, the careful study of human nature is also ir.dts. pensnble; by which alone can he acquired that discernment of character so necessary in the choiee of allies. Knowledge of human nature is (ho more requisite at the present day, when education and political ectialitv have taught men to recognise and maintain in- dependence of thought—and as opinions are not now as once supported by the authority of names, recourse must be had to those stron ger inducements which lie only in the origi nal principles. of human nature. Attention to these rules and to this policy will not neccs- sarily fender any great; but it will render all good; which if it does r.ot wholly constitute the former, is at least an integral part of it. True, fawning sycophants n it not around the good man’s couch to catch his lingering moan; and strive by echoing it, to foist their empty names into the register of greatness. True, the sculptured monument sits not proud, ly on bis grave to hallow the home of his mortality. Even the willow may not bend with mourning fondness o’er his tomb. Not o’eu a mound may stay the wanderer’s step, lest his heedless trend echo in death’s dark cell, and disturb the sleeper’s repose. Let greatness claim these for its portion—enjoy an ephemeral fame—and delight in all this gilded sorrow. Goodness hath her monu ment in the hearts of posterity; and on her tomb, bloom the evergreens of virtue and hap piness. FELLOW MEMBERS OF THE PHI- KAPPA SOCIETY. We stand tins day upon an eminence; and ere we descend into the v«lo of common life, let us pause “and view the landscape o’er.” In the dim and distant past what see we ? what but the r* dies of greatness in one coniin. tied perspective ? Empires once built in vast proportion, and of colossal stature, as if to tie- fy Time’s destroying power,and which scorned based upon eternity to awe and rule the world —have crumbled into nothing: or which, if alight remains, exist but as grey and desolate rains, scarce glimmering in the darkness and gloom which brood over their loneliness The brightness of their renown is extinguish ed : and the pale, sombre hue of partial obli vion alone reflects to us the vanity of great- ness. No more ore seen the priests of ambition slaughtering, with unholy rites, hecatombs of human victims. No longer is heard the soul-stirring cry of kittle—the song of the minstrel is ended and the echoes no longer repent thtf praise of the warrior. Solitude and silence reign with undisputed sway upon the throne of ty rants, or are invaded only by the shade of some restless conqueror as it wanders among the tombs where his great, ness is buried, and keeps a lonely vigil on the^spot where j»lory has expired. View the sad and njchncholy picture, and learn the sal. utary. lesson th <i true greatness only can bo everlasting—the 'greatness whose. trophies are the benefits which it has bestowed upon man. Turn notf from these, : vet look still upon the past. Behold our fathers, as ihalf concealed behind tho wrecks of time, they Literary | fade away in the distance. "Methinks. just as they sink behind the encircling horizon, they gaze wistfully.back; and their last lingering look is that of nr xioas love. They beckon with fond entreaty and point to the* path which their own footsteps have trodden—the path of honored usefulness. Around ns, mo, we meet the inquiring looks of interested spectators. The aged, just about to resign the sceptre of influence, ask of us whi ther they may descend joyfully to the tombs of their fathers; cheered by the re flection that the trust, bv them with so much fidelity discharged, is committed to the hands of successors as able and faithful. The active movers in life’s busy scenes look to inquire what impression will be given bv us to the face of society—whether in ns they shall find coadjutors in plans of usefulness and honor—or whether onr reckless opposi tion will blast their schemes and lay them low. 'Hie fair and lovely ol creation gaze anx iously to know \vbother, in the calm serenity of domestic life ami love, they shall still be shu Med from the cold and chilling blasts of the world ; or whether the storms, which onr ji.i.-sicos may raise, shall invade the tranquil- ily and peace of their homes. Nor are these all; in the future, the dim, uncertain future, the future shrouded in mys- lory and ignorance can he discerned the faint outline of advancing posterity: They too arise, in this exciting hour, to seek in the tvovval ol our principles, cither ttie pledge of their happiness or the presage of their misery. No sunshine ol joy illumines their visages— no sh ide of sorrow reflects to us the charac ter of future times. But as Banquo’s issue passed in quick review before the trembling usurper ol Duncan’s crown, so these appear and vanish, yet with uplifted hands as if supplicating us in remember that we are but their representatives and that the inheritance which we enjoy is ei tailed to them. Fellow-members, the panorama is closed, i on h ive sebn the past, the present and the future, and these all remind you of the only rational end ol your existence. Remember that to fulfil this end, you must think justly —recollect that thought is action asleep : and it is important that the posture of repose should not lie such as to cramp the energies of ttiut which,when cal.ed inlo exercise, affects the interests of yourselves, your country and the world. Listen to the appeals of that guardian spirit which would lead to virtue and would win from vice. Cultivate that lib- era lay of mind and culargedoess i.f soul so well befitting the dignity ol your nature Cherish that energy of character which will ever insure you success. Remember like wise that *• clouds ol witnesses encompass” you. With these feelings descend from the height which you occupy, and discharge the duties of life. Fellow-members, we ore this day distin guished from our compeers ; and as the name of our brotherhood rings gratefully upon tnv car, I proudly -boast that with you I wear the blue badge. But this badge will fade—its color will tarnish, and its substance be de. stroyed by the insignificant moth. But though its purity could he preserved unsul lied us that of your own honor, yet it mud be laid aside. No sooner hath yonder sun set in Ins glory, than this badge must be plucked from our breasts, and ourselves ac- knowlcdgcd but as citizens in a great world. Be it ours then, now and in after life, to be re cognized by the nobler, more enduring— though, 1 trust, the not distinctive badge; the bno’ge of usefulness. And when we shall have passed from the stage of existence, let those who would trace our progress through life’s barren waste, trace it not by the vesti- gesofthe ruthless destroyer—but by the ro ses strewn by tbe bunds of our beneficence to smooth tbe ruggedness of the way. Our dirge will not then be the moan of the heart- men sufferer, but the song of the happy shall chant ourreqincm. Thousands “shall arise and call us blessed”—their hearts shall be our graves, and garlands of affection will forever deck the spot of our interment. Let the dignity and responsibility of vour station nerve you to continuous action and stimulate you to a course of systematic usefulness; and throughout life’s busy and toilsome windings, remember that “ I said—ye are God’s” Im mortals. D HtU Th &♦ Correspondence of the Southern Patriot. SENATE. Washington, March 5. As usual, a great number of Abolition and other petitions were presented and laid on the table. 'I be House Bill, for the preservation of our neutrality ori the Canadian Frontier, was ta ken up, and with u slight amendment con eurred m and returned to the House. The special order was then taken up, beiu; the Sub. t reasury Bill of Air. Wright, and the proposed substitute therefor. Mr. Merrick being entitled to the floor, spoke al considerable length in opposition to the measure. '1 here w«s not a single new argument udduced. TSie subject is so anti quated that there is no difficulty in manufac luring speeches. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. A great number of Resolutions were offer ed from tho several States. Among them wera the following;— Recommending the reception of notes of good State Banks in payment of public dues the erection of Light Houses at New Buffalo Indiana; calling tor information from the'dif. fcrenl departments; asking a cession of pub lie Lunds to Louisiana, for the object of In temal Improvement. They were severally referred. Mr. Bell, on leave, introduced a Bill to secure tl>e freedom bl Elections. It was read twice, referred to a select Committee, and ordered to bo printed. A Resolution Was offered, requesting the appointment of a Select Comjnittee, toinves ligate the cause -------- *- >*?./; lie expenditure during the last five years. It was laid on the table .and ordered t° be printed, A Resolution w as offered and laid over one day, calling upon the President for all recent information in relation to the seizure and des truction of the steam boat Caroline, at Schlos. ser, what explanation has been given by the British Authorities, and what position the pro. vincial authorities of Canada have assumed on that subject. Mr. Legarb offered a Resolution, desiring the Committee on Revolu.iouary Pensions to enquire into tbe expediency of granting a suit- able pension to .Mr». Brown, the only stirvi- ving daughter of Sergeant Jasper, of South Carolina, who gallantly fell at the battle of Savannah, after rendering the most important services to his country. < A Resolution was offered, recommending the adjournment of Congress on the 14th of May. It ties over one day. Much amusement whs afforded by the pre- sentation of a Memorial from Franklin Coun ty, Virginia, praying Congress to expel Mr. Adams from the House, as a disturber of tbe public peace Air. A dams moved its reference to a Select Committee, who sliould have power to arraign and try him on that charge. After a short debate, in which the Memo rial was declared to be a forgery, it was laid on the table. Mr. Hoffman offered a Resolution, request ing the Committee on Naval Affairs to con sider the propriety of establishing the title oi “ Admiral,” m the IT. S. Navy A Resolution was referred to the Commit tee on Roads and Canals on the subject of constructing a Canal from Albemarle Sound in N. C., to the Atlantic Ocean. A joint Resolution was introduced for the suppression of Duelling, and disqualifying anv member of Congress who shall be connected therewith. A Resolution was adopted, calling upon the Secret ny of the Navy to furnish infortnatio shewing the causes which had delayed the sailing of the Exploring- Expedition, and the reason .why he has not complied with a for mer call on tbe subject- Also, referring it to the committee oil Naval Affairs, to consider the propriety of abandoning the Exploring Expedition altogether. A |iro|H»sition was also referred, reenmmen. ding the erection of a building in this c*ty, hs a Depository of rare Plants, and Vegetables collect d in foreign countries, by the Officers of our Navy. A Resolution was adopted, calling for copies of instructions given to our Foreign Ministers, in relation to the Duties on Tobacco in For eign ports. Joint Resolutions were presented from the Legislature of Alabama in favor of the annex ation of Texas to the United States. The Resolutions referred in strong terms to the purchase of Louisiana at a great price, while the Tcxians were anxious to place themselves under our protection without any cost whatev er. They also commented on the active part taken on this subject by misguided females of the Northern States, and urged on the Rep resentatives from that State to vote lor the annexation. Mr. Adams moved their reference to a Se lect Committee, with instructions to consider and report thereon. But a motion prevailed by which it was laid on the table. Ayes 1G9. Noes 40. Joint Resolution, from the Legislature of Ohio against the annexation of Texas, were ilso presented and laid on the table. Alter tbe presentation of Petitions, etc. the House adjourned. SENATE. Washington, March 6. After the disposal of Petitions and other private business. Mr. Clayton, from the Judiciary Commit tee, to whom had been referred tiie bill for the punishment of persons engaged in Duel- Img, reported the same with two amendments. The amendments proposed to strike oitt the “punishment of death to all parties,” and insert “ Imprisonment in the Penitentiary for twenty years and under.” Also, making ihb Bill to embrace offences of tins kind, although committed beyond the limits of the District ol Columbia. At one o’clock the Senate took op the Sub. I reasurv Bill and the proposed substitute therefor. Mr. Norvell being entitled to the floor, spoke for some hours in favor of the Bill. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Immediately after the reading of the Journal, Mr. Adams held up a paper, which he said was a Memorial from a hundred and twenty respectable citizens of Newark, New.Jersey, and which did not relate to the Abolition ol Slavery. The Memorial sets forth,->that uncontradict ed rumors arc before the country, touching the recent atrocious murder of Mr. Cilley, late member of the House of Representatives, which proceeding must be viewed with horror '*> l fi e civilized world. The Petitioners there- fore pray, that Congress will take measures to bring the offenders to justice, and^ thereby cleanse itsell from the blood of the murdered member, and avenge this indignity to the majesty of the Americaii people. The question was then taken on the sus. pension ol the rules and agreed to. Ayfcs 103. Noes 43. So the Memorial was received. And on motion cf Mr. Adams, referred to a Select Committee alteady appointed on that subject, and ordered to be printed. A similar Memorial was presented from citizens of Maine, and disposed of as above. A motion was then agreed to, authorising the Speaker to appoint another member on the Judiciary Committee, vacant by the death of Mr. Cilley. A great number of private Bills were re ported from Committees. SENATE. • . Washington, March 7. A very animated debate took place be. ftt’nnn \Tnrerc IV PDcmnn U’ -.. .wl T«T by 8000 persons from New York, against the Suh-Treasury Bitl. The Senate then took up the Sub-Treasury Bill and the proposed “substitute.” The motion of Mr. Buchanan offered last evening, to postpone the further consideration of the Bill until next session of Congress, was then considered, and after some debate, deci ded in the negative. - Ayes 23. Noes.29. Mr. Preston then offered some amend, meets to the “ Substitute,” taking from the Secretary the discretionary power of appoint ing Ranks, and restricting such Banks as may be selected, to those in which part of their stock is owned by the States in which they are situated, etc. A long debate arose on this amendment, which had not terminated when this letter was closed. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Mr. Adams asked leave to present two Pe- titions he had just received, relating to the recent duel. Objections being ma le, A motion was made to suspend the Rules, and rqjectcd. Mr. Chambers renewed his motion to alter the time of tiie daily meeting of the Mouse to 10 o’clock, hut objections being made it was not received. The Committee on Public Grounds report ed a joint Resolution, authorising the removal of the walls of the burnt Post Office in this city, which was concurred in. The Bill heretofore reported by Mr. Bell, to secure the freedom of Elections, was caken up, read twice, and referred to a Committee of the Whole, on tiie Stale of tho Union. A Message was received from the Senate stating that its amendment to the ** Neutrality Bill,’ rejected by the House on yesterday, would he insisted on, and asking a Committee of Conference. The amendment disagreed to is one which prevents all trade “ by land,” with countries conterminous with the U. S., in a state of Insurrection, and limits it to •• vessels by sea.” On motion of Mr. Howard, ihe House in sisted on its disagreement, and appointed a Committee of Conference. On motion of Mr. Camkreleng, the Mouse went again into Committee on the Appropria tion Bill,for defraying tiie Civil and Diplomatic expenses cf the U. S. for the present year. Correspondence of the Chronicle and Sentinel. Washington, March 8th, 1838. In the Senate, Mr. .Morris presented a res- elution ot the Legislature of Ohio against the annexation of Texas to ihe Union, laid on the table. Mr. BUCHANAN, from the Committee Oi Conference on the disagreeing votes of tho tw o Houses in relation to the proviso of the Mouse in the neutrality bill, denying an ap peal to treaties and the law of nations against the operation of the bib, reported that the form for FLORIDA. Committee ii.id agreed on a certain this part ot tiie bill. Mr. B. stated that by this agreement of tbe committee, the Senate would secure the trade which they wished to secure, (by sea) and that, in effect, they had adopted the pro- viso of the House. The Senate agreed to this report of the Committee ol Conference. The Senate resumed the consideration of the Sub-Treasury Cdi. In accordance with the suggestions of Mr. Rives, and from information which he had obtained that most States own stock in one or more of their respective bunks, Mr. Pres, ton withdrew tiie latter part of his amendment, so as to make it merely required tlint the de- posite banks should bo selected from those banks tiie stock of which is owned in whole or part by the respective Slates in which they are situated. Mr. HUBBARD was understood to object to the withdrawal of the latter branch of the amendment; but Mr. Preston claimed the right of doing so; and the vote being taken on the amendment us modified, it was nega ted as^follows : YEAS—Messrs Bayard, Clay of Ky., Crittenden, Davis, Knight, Merrick, Nicho las, Prentiss, Preston, Rives, Robbins, Smith of Ind., Southard, Spence, Swift, Tallmadge, Tipton, Webster, White, 19. NAYS—Messrs. Allen, Benton, Brown, Buchanan, Calhoun, Clay of Ala., Clayton, Cuihbert, Fulton, Grundy, Hubbard, King, Linn, Lumpkin, Lyon, McKean, Morris, Mon. ton, Niles, Norvell, Pierce, Roane, Robinson. Sevier, Smith, ofCt., Strange, Trotter, Walk er, Wall, Williams, Wright, Young, 32. The question now recurring on the substi tute, ns offered by Mr. Rives. Mr. BAYARD spoke on the subject at large and in opposition to the orginal biil: Before ho had concluded he yielded the floor to a motion to adjourn, and, about 5 o’clock the Senate adjourned. In the House of Representatives, Mr. Mer- cer offered a resolution that tiie Committee on the Public Buildings be instructed to ascertain the practicability *and cost of providing within the Capitol, a suitable hall for the accommo- dation of the House of Representatives; and if such a hall cannot be obtained, to suggest such alterations of tbe present hall, as they may deem expedient for the transaction of the public business. P. S. A letter has been received to-day at the Department of War from Queenston, in. forming the Secretary that information had reached that place by an endorsement ou a letter from Lewiston, that “ Gen. Scott had been killed by one of his own men, accideutal. ly.” This intelligence, vague as it is. has cast a general gloom overthe numerous friends here of that gallant officer. Hopes are enter, tained that the report is incorrect: I have just conversed vviih a distinguished Southern Sen., ator who saW Gen. Macomb. • That officer and Gen. Tow soil discredit the'report. At the same time, tiie fuct. that the intelligence has come by the most direct route, leaves-us in nr**nt nnxietv. The Mail of tliis Bveriimr will . From the Standard of Union, Gth inst. LATEST FROM FLORIDA. We are much gratified to learn, that our late townsman, Lieut. John W. H. Dawjon, who entered the service at this place in No vember last, as Adjutant to Col. Chastain’s Regiment of Georgia Volunteers, has been promoted to the rank of Captain of Ordr ance. We received a few days since, the follow, ing communication from one of the officers attached to Gen. Nelson’s Brigade of Geor gia Volunteers, from which it appears that the Seminoles have at last found a body of men who are too hard for them. How gratifying it must be, not only to the particular relations and irionds of our gallant countrymen, but to every true Georgian, to witness the gallantry and good conduct of their fellow citizens in a contest with a savage foe. Go ahead, boys ! Honors await you. “GEORGIA BRIGADE, "In ihe TFoods—Head-Quarters. Feb. 6. “ Dear Sir—Since 1 wrote you last, sev eral things of importance have transpired. “ 1 informed you in rny last communication, that we bad taken a number of prisoners ; but were unable to gain any information from them, for want of an interpreter. Since that time one has arrived from Tampa Bay ; and on onr reaching the Enutaliga Hammock, his services were put in requisition. Several ol tho enemy appearing on the edge of the Hammock with a white flag, he returned and stand that Tigertail and several other Chiefs were there, with a large number of Indians, and wished to have a big talk with us—upon th** receipt of which information, the Brigade was formed, .and several other officers and myselt went forward about half w ay, and halt ed- In a few moments, eight Indians emerged from the hammock, mid approached us. One had on his head the skin of a white crane, .uid was dressed in full custome; the balance had nothing remarkable about them, except that they were ail riue looking men. On they came, in single file, the white helmet leading the way, until they approached us within about ten paces, when an officer stepped forward and extended his hand, which was taken by their leader, who, I learned 'rom the inter preter, was the celebrated Tiger!nil. Hola- tooeba followed next, and slinking hands, we sat down on the grass, in a circle. “ One of the Chiefs, whose name 1 forget, produced a pipe and lit it, and passed it to Ti- gertail, who, after taking a few whiffs, passed it to our Colonel; from him to Holatoot-ha ; from him to me, and so on alternately, from white man to Indian, until it had went around. After some time had elapsed, and finding the Indians Were not disposed to open tin* conver sation, I desired the interpreter to say to them, that if they had any proposition to make, we were ready to hear them—that I was instruct- ed to say to them, by our General, that he hoped they would come in w ithout any. fight, ing and br ng their families ; and if they would they should be treated well, and sent to their homes across the big water, which their Great Father had provided fur them—that if they concluded to cmne in, they must do so flint evening, as they had kept had faith heretofore, and therefore could uot be trusted—and lastly, if they did not agree to those conditions, lie would march his troops upon them immedi. ately. After the delivery of which, Tigertail rose and addressed the circle. “ I took down his speech as interpreted to me, and here give it to you in full : “ ‘ Chiefs of the pale faces ! when I used to talk to you beiore, I called you brothers. I even lived among you before the war com- rneuced. I am a Tallahasscan. i therefore staid in the land whore rest the bones of my fathers—even on the spot where vour big Council House is built, and your 'own, which is named of my people. But when you sought to drive my tritie across the big waters, among the bad Indians, l went back to them. I gathered my people around me, and satd to them, to die on the land which the Greai Spirit had given them. For twm vears we have fought the whites, and but few of mv warriors have been killed, until you Georgians came, since which time I have had no peace. •••Why have you come here? Did not your Great Chief give you a big talk before you left? Did he not tell you he was no fighting man, and that he did not wish you to go to war i—that he would not give you mo- nex to buy you meat or bread if you went ?— Did not many of your head men in your big Council, tell vou not to come, and offer you money if you would go back home? Why did you not do it? We do not want to fight von, for you follow us inlo the hammocks, and wade through mud and water on our trad, and shoot our people and give us no rest. We are safe from you in no hiding place. We are tired of fighting you, and hope you will listen to the words of your Great Chief, and go home and disturb us 7 no more.’ “ 1 then.desired the interpreter to say to him* that although our Great Chief was not a fighting man, still there were other Chiefs W’ho were, by whom we would be governed, and fight them until they surrendered—that although our Chief would not give us meat or bread, we had got along without his assis. tance, and that we now had plenty—and fi- nally, that we would not go hack home, as he had advised, but still continue to kill his men, and take his women and children prisoners. “He then rose again, and addressed us: *“ Chiefs of the pale faces i If such is your determination, 1 can hold no further talk with you. This much, though, l will say: 1 will send a talk to my friends in Georgia, and tell them to heap abuse, calumny and slander up. on you, while you remain here.’ “ Here he was interrupted by one of our fid. ry young officers, who remarked, if they do heap calumny and abuse upon u» while we arc here, we will -disprove it by our actions', which the world will know ; and after we get home, if they- continue it, we will chastise them persohaHv. with all the gravity of an Indian; and Ih close made the following reply: * “ * I know that vour actions will di spr , their assertions; but if thev even live f IJr moment, which they must do if you «reJ! there, it will bn some gratification to J'i>ure« emiC8. You had better return to your imm., and stop those who are disposed to sland!’ you in your absence, and leave me and ml tribe to live in peace.’ **** “The interpreter was then instructed say to him, that we could listen , 10 | 0 „ ' and if he did not give up immediately ’ would march upon him . u l’°" which infer 6 mation, lie raised a whoop and broke forth’ hammock, followed by the rest. \v e ,, charged, and fought the battle of the E nu( ?•" ga, the description of which 1 will P i Vu , *’ in my next. y * •' 0,J “ Very respectfully, “Your obedient servant.” Late from Florida.—By an officer of4 army, jus* arrived from the interior, we Ip.* (says the St. Augustine Herald 23d ult wL capture of about 4(10 Indian warriors, , n( , 0 bodies about 16 miles from fort Basaiufier, m a norlb.eastemly direction, by Gen. J*-sup Ii is said the first party was captured by the army, and they acted as guides winch Jed to tiie capture of the second. After their esa lure they requsted permission to go oat and uru.g m tneir.l.unilies, which Gen. Jesup re tused but suffered a few only to go out for that purpose. This repntr* came from Tampa, and isp on firmed hr express from Fort .Melon at Picoluta! ffetirral iSSiTenutT' From Mexico—The New Orleans Bulk, tin slip oi the 5th inst. says—“the scliww Levin Junes, Williams, arrived at this non ^ i d l ,I,S i t ', , ' rom V ‘ ra Cruz, whence she sailed UUti ult., bringing information that a French squadron consisting of fourteen vessels was dady expected at that por. from the Weal In. dies to enforce the claims of the French a W ernment upon that republic, and that arra^e. ments were being made to give them u warm reception, 1.: the event of a commencement <>l hostilities. Mexican papers to the 12th uit. have been received, but they contain no politic d news of interest. It was rumored at Vera Cruz that the Slab* of Zacatecas and a portion of tlie government troops had revolted nnd declared in favor of « federal government, hut nothing positive had transpired in relation to their plan of operations. The L. J, brums only 6>15i)(i specie.” Destruction of tub Imperial Palace at St Petersburg, Russia—The Imperial Palace, or the winter palace of the Emperor was burnt to the ground on the 29th of De. cember last. The flames, which broke out ai 11 in the evening, seemed to burst from ail parts of.the building at once. At die lime ot the alarm, the Emperor, with bis family was at the 1 luvatrc ; and when ihe newt was brought him, he rushed from the house, and ininking it to be the signal for u revolt, !.e ordered all the troops under arms. Twenty thousand soldiers were quickly arrayed i.t tiie streets. All efforts to check the flames pro- veil useless; and the building was entirely consumed by live on the following eveoing. It is affirmed that five or six hundred persons were.more or less injured oa this occasion. Some idea of the extent of this building omy be gall eied from li.e fact, that 12,0U(I per- son« have been accommodated in it S?vi*. ml individuals have been arrested or* suspi cion ot setting it on fire. On Wednesday n*ght last, (be donrs of the jail in tin's place, were broken into smashni• dums, and the prisoners, consisting of eight Indians, (3 ot whom were sentenced to the Penitentiary,) one Negro, committed us a runaway, and one White Man, confined in the upper room lor debt, made their escape. The debtor wrenched the padlocks off the trap door, and, by that means, secured the assis tance of the Indians ; they then broke down the inside door, and with a pen knife procu. red by some means, succeeded in cutting the lock on the outside door. The Negro Girl under sentence of death for the murder of her mistress, was too strong ly ironed, for them to succeed in releasing her.—CaMsville Pioneer, 3d inst. Nathaniel G. Foster, Esq., of Madison, Morgan county, has been appointed by his Excellency Governor Gilmer, Solicitor Gen eral of tho Ocmulgee circuit, in place of Wm. G. Smith, Esq., icsigned Georgia Journal. Geological Survey Our readers arc probably aware that a Geological Survev of the State, is now in progress; we are remin ded, to bring before our readers a few of the practical results which the labors of Profcssor Lotting (who has undertaken this arduous task,) have brought to light. The first sec- tion line extended from the mouth of the Sa vannah, to the Northern Boundary line of the State. On that line large beds of marl have been discovered, and it needs only a little en terprise to couvert this discovery to valuable agricultural purposes. The qualities ol Riad as an addition t» certain kinds of soil is well known. In Elbert county a large deposiieof Plumbago, Graphite, or Black lead aas been discovered. This mineral is of vast use in the arts; it is tbe substance of which the leal for pencils is composed; and until lately we believe, nearly all of this mineral used on this side of the Atlantic was imported from the Black lead mines of Europe. Recently * large and appur ntly inexhaustible bed of this mineral has been found) In North Caroli* na, and now a valuable mine of this substance is discovered within the limits of our own State. • The European Bla k lead mines, we have seen it stated,. are wrought out, and the supplies are pow very scarce. ,Tlie difficulty experienced in effecting a re- suryeyof old .lines is well known to many of bur readers."'This has been caused by the