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- IS/ , *1 “WISDOM—JUSTICE—‘MODERATION.” VOL. II. ALBANY, BAKER COUNTY, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1846. NO. 14. THE ALBANY PATRIOT, 14 rURMSTTED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING, LY NELSON TIFT & SETH N. BOUGHTON, *- . Editors and Proprietors. i ll was not in tbe far distant period of an- | liquity, nor during the darkness of heathen- ■ ism, that we sprung into existence. It was \ not during that period when the wails of I human victims, rose an unwelcome offering | to the God of nature, from the altars of I- TWO Dollars per annum, if paid in advance, .or j nor in that benighted portion of Three Dollar* at thr;cnd of the jrezr. I ll 'o Globe, where a false sense of moral Advertisement* not exceeding twelve lines, willj duly compels the widowed wife to inuno- be inserted at One Dollar for the fimt insertion, and late herself upon the funeral pile of her Fifty cent* for each continuance. Advertisements 1 ■ ■ — t navil TERMS. ring the number of insertions sneciiied, will listed be published until forbid. Sales of tend and Negroes by Executors, Adminis trators and Guardians, are required by law to lie advertised in a public gazette, sixty days previous to the day of sale. The sales of Personal Property must be advertised source of pleasure, hut in the language of the poet quoted above, has made all his senses minister to his enjoyment. Thus, the beautiful colors of the rainbow, or the delicate lints of the humble flower were, no doubt, formed for his admiring eye.— Whilst the music of birds and the melody of the murmuring brook forma delightful concert intended for his ear. Stepping be yond this, we have still a higher instance husband, or the alilicted mother to cast Iter I of the surpassing love o( the Deity, in the smiling babe beneath the chariot of the; lender feelings and aflections implanted in sanguinary Juggcmnnt. It was not when the heart ol man; and when they gush mind, unassisted by the the divine inspira-1 forth in purity and sincerely towards his tion of the Scriptures, claimed to have ar- 1 fellow ninn, it is then indeed, the creature rived at the higliicsl perfection of truth, becomes worthy of his Creator: Such is is like manner forty day while it was yet tinged with the errors of, Friendship, Love and Truth. Friendship, humanity, that the “Independent Order of . ... . . , _ , Odd Fellows” first began its work of bc- lEtite tf£.will be made to the Court “J" 1 '"'* n " d . -of (Minary for leave to sell Land and Negroes, mnst I. its birth place was the British Empire; be published weekly for four month*. i Its natal day the age of Reason, Morality Monthly Advertisements,One Dollar per square and Religion; ils patents a band of poor for each insertion. i mechanics who sought with a unity ol pur- rr All letters on business mnst bo port paid. | pose, to advance the purest and noblest -— ■ - = J ends of humanity. POETRY. ! It is true, that Odd Fellows arc not liound by any form or sect of religion, but it is required that every candidate for nd- TIIE I OOR JIAN » DEATH BED mission into this Order believe in one God, AMD BI’RIAL. nv THE MILFORD BARD. 1 saw him stretclicd upon his bed, With languid lip and eye; No tears for him had yet been shod, Tho' he was doom'd to die; No friends had he, alas! no wife To weep around him now; Almost lie was alone in life— Despair was on his brow. One morn I sought his bed, and oh! A touchinffscrne was there; A scene that filled my heart with woe, A scene of dark despair; A little girl, his only child, Stood gazing in his eye: Oft crying out in accent* wild— “Dear father, will you die 1” the Father of all, and maker of the Uni verse ; that ho believe in his responsibility to that God, and feel the obligations of morality and virtue incumbent upon him; and although there may lie members who do not recognise the revelations of the holy Scriptures ns purely inspired, they nrc hound to lake the morality of the Bible as their guide and polar star throughout the walks ol life. The sublime morality of the Scriptures is therefore the rule of conduct loom Order,and each and every one should have his heart so instructed ns to tic open to his fellow man, and grateful to the God who— The dying father turned his head, To gaze upon her rliarma; A tear upon her cheek he shed, And clasp’d her in hi* arm*; He strove to *|ieak in tender tone, And while in grief she cried— “ Dear fattier, leave me not alone,” He groaned—and wept—and died. that culls from our hearts the noxious weed* of selfishness, and leaves it a glorious Ellen tilled with the beautiful flowers of innocence, Confidence of and Trust,— Love, which warms that garden with its smiles, and waters those flowers with ils tears, mid Truth which becomes the hear- enly fruit reared by the hands of Friendship, Charity and Love. Such being the virtues which we nrc called upon to practice, I feel confident of the sympathy and interest of the good wherever found, and espec ially so of t hat world, whose natural “Not content with every food of life to nourish man. By kind illusions of the wondering sense, makes all nature Beauty to his oyc and music to his car.” Having explained the origin of the Or dor it becomes necessary to advert to the i purposes of ils formation. It is not merely an cleempsynnn orclinr- ! itnhlc institution, but comprises within it- | self a more unlimited sphere of nction. fairer portion of the innocence and susceptibility of feeling would fain sco the petrified hearts of the sterner sex softened to a nature more congcniul to their own, by the wurm confidence of Love. “Yes, Love indeed is light from liesvcn, A spark of tint immortal fire. Which augels shared; by Alla given To lift from earth our low desire; Devotion wafts the mind aliove, But heaven itself descends in love: A feeling from the Godhead cmnght. To wean from self, each sordid thought— A ray of llim who formed the whole • A glory circling round tho soul.” Brothers I—It is a pleasing reflection, that wo have begun our work in lime. In a few years every portion of these vast for ests which surround us, in which the wild deer roams unsenred by the voice of man, mid where the woodman's nxe is seldom heard, will be settled by an industrious and thriving people. IVc will grow with their growth and strengthen with their strength; thy palace*. For my brethren and com panions’ sake, I will now say, peace be within thee. Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek tby good.” To this the brethren responded “ So be it." The several officers assumed their' sta tions ; four Heralds- taking their positions in the four corners of the room, the M. of C. then advanced with the Building Com mittee, and introduced them to the N. G. saying: “Most N. G., I beg leave to introduce to you the Building Committee, under whose supervision and watchful care this Hall has been erected.” The Chairman of the Building Commit tee replied : Most N. G., having been ap- r nted by the Albany Lodge I. O. of O. to superintend ana direct the work in the construction of this Temple of Benev olence and Truth ; and having, according to the best of our abilities, discharged the arduous, though pleasing duty, we return our thanks for the confidence reposed in us. N. G.—Brethren of the Committee: In the name of the Albany Lodge I. O. of O, F., 1 congratulate you upon the successful completion of the work assigned you in the erection of this Hall. Your fidelity and skill arc duly appreciated by your worthy brothers, and they award you the praise of duly well performed in the work which was so judiciously assigned to you. Bro thers, your work is joyfully accepted. Ode.—“Brethren of our friendly Order,' at the conclusion of which the Chaplain said: “In the name of thegreal God, unto whom all hearts belong, anil before whom we shall fully answer for nil our deeds, I do most solemnly Dedicate this Hall to Charity and Benevolence “ fereth long, is kind, and never feilclh—and ngtbeT Truth, in ottr hearts; as bro ther* may we live, as brothers die, and, ns brothers bound in the three-fold chain, may we be justified in the day of eternity.” Chaplain.—Let us pray :—“O God, our Heavenly Father, thou hast heard the vows we have made unto thee ; accept our poor services, and aid our infirmities, that Whilst V'liecomes ourdutvnaOdd Fcl-1 gaining fresh vigor from every step wo“ad lows to succor n brother in sickness or dis- I vnneo in tlio cause of humanity, whilst others profiling by our example, many of To Potter’* Field I saw him borne. To lie beneath the sod; There was but one for him to mourn, And three to break the clod; No funeral pump, no funeral prayer, No funeral emblem* wavo; One little girl alone stood there, Aud wept upon hia grave. tress by necessary attendance or pecuniary j aid, it "goes further; it bids us yield our Had he possess'd of gold a store, lie might have been a knave; Yet hundreds would have found his door, And followed to hia grave. And thus it is, and was of old— Disguise it as you can,— The man has made a God of gold, AnJ money makes the inan. ly n passive charily which defers to speak I of those faults with harshness nnd severity but an active charily, which prompts us to I caution, advise ami persuades the erring ; one hack to the paths of virtue ; nnd it is not until every measure of Fraternal kind- ' ncs* is exhausted, both by the individual members of a Lodge, and then by llie ! Lodge in ils collective capacity, that the j erring one is expelled from an Order lie | would no longrr adorn. Again : The for- | illation of ottr Order was intended to create ; a closet tic between the different members wc may pay these vows continuolly before i—increase within us every virtue and thee* every grace, that we may servo thee ncccp- " , for in tbee do we trust—let us never tnbly t be confounded.—Amen.” Response.—“God is our God, foreverand ever. He will be our guide even unto death.” N. G.—“My hrethren, wd cannot but be impressed with the solemn service of litis hour. As members of an Order inculca ting Benevolence, Truth and Charity in ils most extended sente, we have this day set apart this Hall, and in doing so have re newed our vows to God, that wc will prac tice those holy duties and perforin those sacred vows. Ours is a noble vocation— one upon which heaven must look down with on approving smile—for we arc to vis it and take care of tbe sick, bury the dead, protect the Widow and educate the Or phan. We have set apart this Hall as the social retreat of virtue. Never let ils walls resound to the clamor of excited discord or violated vows : if, in the weakness of our nature, the voice of passion should strug gle to be heard—let your solemn emblem whisper in tones that will pierce your in most heart, Remember Remember, Re member tby end, to vice confusion, to vir tue, peace. All the duties as Odd Fel lows, to which we are pledged, may be summed up in the one grand and express ive term virtue, which is the highest title spiralion was seen upon her skin, nnd in n few minutes it wus succeeded by a con vulsive motion in the hands nnd Icet. In n few minutes she opened her eyes, and uttered u piercing terrain. The faculty were called instantly in, and in u few days her health was re-established. The accounts which she gave of her situation were extremely curious. She said she appeared to dream llmt she was (lead, but she was sensible to every thing tli'n't was passing around her and disiiiuily beard her friends bewail her death: shi fell them envelope her in u shroud and place her in n coffin. The sensation gave her extreme agony,, nnd she attempted to speak, hut her soul was unable to uct up on her body. She described her sensa tions as very contradictory, as if she was and was not in her body nt the same in stant. She attempted lit vain to move her arms, to open her eyes, to speak. The agony was nt ils height when slifc heard the funeral hymn, nnd found dint they were about to nail down the coffin The horror of being buried olive gave a ~ resumed new impulse to her mind, which i its power over its comoreal organization, umf produced the effects which excited the notice of those who were about to convey her to a permanent grave. M. of C.—“Most K. G. please affirm and [ of dignity that can be conferred tqran man; ' brothers let us endeavor to array our- proclaim the same. 1 N. G.—Hear, hear all men, by the nit land I thorily, and in the name of the G. L. of the State of Georgia, nnd of the Albany Lodge of the I. O. of O. F., I proclaim this Hall Dedicated to the purposes of O. F., to disseminate F. L. and T., and diffuse Be nevolence nnd Charily in the fullest extent, to all itsAvorlhy members, and by this sol emn act, 1 hereby declare it duly Dedica ted.” selves in that glorious regalia which shall M. of C.—“ Brother Herald, please pro claim the Dedication in the East.” us tuny live to sec every county in this new section of the State possessing n Lodge, filled with members, firm, zealous and ar dent. Then indeed it will be n source of noble pride to the Albany Lodge, to feel that they were the pioneers of good, nnd o- pcnotl the rugged way to such vast benefits to their feilow-iucn. Herald 1 si.—Hear, hear, hear ail men, by the authority, and in the name of the (i. L of the Stale of Georgia, and of the Albany Lodge of the I. O. of O. F., I pro claim iltis flail Dedicated to the purposes of O. F., to disseminate F L and T, and diffuse Benevolence and Cltnrity in their fullest extent, to all its worthy members.” The same request was made and an swers returned by the other Heralds for the West, North nnd South. M of C.—“To the four comers of the be worn by the Lodge triumphant, in the presence of the Grand Matter of the Uni verse, and into whose presence we shall gain admittance by a proper use of the pass word Jesus—the explanation to which is my Saviour. “ In the name of Albany Lodge of the I. O. of O. F., I declare this Hall to have been solemnly dedicated to the purposes of Odd Fellowship.” Response.—“ So be it.” The ceremonies were then closed by Prayer, and the audience retired. ADDKI'AK. Deliverer! at the Dedication of Hie I wealthiest and Odd Fellow* Hall, In Ibis City, Jnuc | meet on terms of equality with the hum- 20111 into, by Jobu ntlbo, E»«j. Pub-' blest nrtiznn, virtue and purity of life being lisbed by r«inp»t. . the golden links that bind them together. Friends and Brethren : ! Hence, cvcrv kind of aristocracy is hnnish- Ucholding, even ua a young member of j cd, and birth and fortune yield a willing your Order, with admiral ion, the vast a- i tribute to purity of conduct. And here wc mount of charity nnd benevolence content-1 at all limes recognise tlic sublime maxim, plated by this association towards I lie hu-1 that “an honest man is the noblest work of man family, my diffidence ns nn expositor j God.” on this occasion is ov crcoine by my cnlhtt- 1 The tic which binds us together becomes siasm, together with a sense of Inc confi- 1 superior to the cold formalities of rite world, deuce you have reposed in, and the duty j and wherever by the changing tide of for- yott have imposed upon me. , time an Odd bellow may be cast, he is It is no doubt expected on this first pub- ever sure to be rescued from the wild bil- lic appearance of our Order, in this new, lows of destruction, by the brothers of his but at no distant period flourishing nnd im- Order. Although a stranger, he bears portanl section of our native State, that 1 with him a recommendation, that wnrn)9 some exposition should be made of ilsori- towards hint every heart; the character in gin and the intention with which it was which lie comes proclaims his merit, whilst founded. ■ the tie which binds us together insures him It is known to every one familiar with aid. How beautiful nn instance of the The age too tins passed when n public nnd senseless clamor ngnitifl what arc com monly called secret societies, can be raised : Universe the proclamation has gone forth, at the will of a few, by ttic cry of danger 1 that this Hall is Dedicated to Benevolence to the Republic. and Charity. Officers nnd Brothers,‘So Though many reflect, that although be it.’” dangerous cnnspiricies against Government; Response.—“So be it of the human family, riian'Vhe'inere"c”on- j l ‘ nvc Generally, ns urged by the opponents j Chaplain^'“ Let us pray :—Most Noble venlionalilies of society permit. There of secret associations, been hatched in sc- Grand and Supreme Master of the Universe > !-ii- .- .1.. u ctct ; on the other band, necessity lias of- —thou King Eternal, Immortal nnd Invtst- ten compelled tlte cradle of liberty, like that blc—the only true God nnd Saviour. Wc ‘! every grade of society yields to the ennob- j ling principle of brotherly love, and its ' ‘ most exalted members the history of the world, that there arc three great epochs that have marked the onward progress of the hitman race. The Jiitl, in its earliest history is marked alone by the dominion of physical force, thnl ty rant that rules with nri iron hand—the age Scriptural charge, “Love one another. The constitutional formation of ottr Or der is such, us in’ the most perfect manner to carry out the end designed. The Grand Lodge of the Slate of Georgia is amenable to the Grand Lodge of the United States, it of the infant Moses, to be hidden from the watchful eyes of tyranny. They reflect, whilst treason is supported by men whose deportment brands them with suspicion, Masonry and Odd Fellowship number a- mong their members, men renowned as patriots, and distinguished as Christians, nnd the world beholds with pleasure the fruits of these associations, and adore the virtues which most adorn the human char acter. Brothers, wc have met togetherto-day for the purpose of dedicating a Temple to the practice of these virtues. Albany Lodge, No 11, is now fully organized, and has en tered upon the duties which it tins pledged itself to perforin : tuny there be no falter ing in ils course. Let each brother consid er himself as the founder of the Order in South-Western Georgia, and that upon him rests its ultimate success. God will smile upon ottr efforts—the enlightened age in which wc live fnvors our purpose—the tri umphant inarch of religion fnvors us—lib erty of conscience favors us—the noble institutions under which wc live favor us— nnd may the sun of our centennial anni versary, when it gilds the eastern horizon, of ignorance. It was then indeed that the has itself the power of supervision over all mind of man, that immortnl essence, that the subordinate Lodges of the state; and alone forms the distinctive principle be- j every member who feels hintseir aggrieved tween him nnd the brute creation,! by tne action of Ins own immediate Lodge, clouded and benighted, failed to assert ils Itns the privilege of on appeal to a higher tribunal, thus securing the rights or mem bers, whilst every branch of the association watches over the purity of their lives. Our Order is no less considerate in its ac- I benighted, dominion, whilst in defiance of every princi ple of the moral law, was established by the voice of power, the pernicious doctrine, that might ruled the principles of justice and equity, and made them subservient to its ends. Then came the second era in the history of man, when intellect triumphed oyer ig norance, nnd the golden age of intelligence and learning slieaits effulgence abroad.— Then indeed the Divinity of mind became triumphant, nnd truth first dawning upon the world, then for tho first time looked deep into the secrets of Philosophy, and drew from thence those axiomi of morality upon which succeeding generations, bless ed with the light of revelation, pondered ■With wonder and admiration. But however full such a code of ethics might be, drawn from the deductions of intellect alone, unassisted by divinity, ex perience has shown that they were liable toerrov, and that the imperfections of the human mind extended to its unassisted conclusions. • ft was to neither of these eras; that the history of oar Order be tongs. However the Inner nge was fruitful in theories, lit tle was done to reduce them to practice, and R was left to the third and last epoch, in which the triumph of mind over mailer, nnd moral over physical force, was blended with, and corrected bjr the apirit of Revela- ‘iott.to give birth to lb* noble institution to which rc ■ ’ adore lhy name, for in Thee is ottr trust and our hope; nnd from l lice proceedelh every good and perfect gift. We bow ottr hearts before thee in huinbte gratitude for all thy mercies; and ask in that name by which we only can approach lhy pure pre sence, thy forgiveness and smiles. We know, adorable Father, that n sparrow fall, el It not to the ground without thy notice, and that the hairs of the head arc number ed. No plan can succeed without thy blessings—except thou build the walls, the workmen labor in vnin—except thou keep the City, the watchmen watch in vain— deign in lhy inGnilc mercy to hear l he voice of our supplication, and bless us in all our efforts fur the promotion of peace and good will among men; and be pleased to accept of this house, which we now set apart !o Benevolence nnd Truth. Forgive us, O Lord, our manifold sins nnd imperfections, which render our offerings unacceptable, and as we have here erected nn niter to Truth, Benevolence and Charily—greet by thy Holy Spirit in each of our hearts, the alter of pure Truth and|feivent Charity— that in us thv name may be glorified thro’ thy beloved Son. Grant, O God, that no THE UNION OF THE PEOPLE. The manner in which the Government Iras been supported by the people in the war with Mexico is something on which every American may felicitate himseir. The people, without distinction of party, have rallied to the aid of the Administra tion, and have evinced a spirit of patriot ism from the outset which accords well with the proud motto of the country, Erduribus (Jnum. Thus the war with Mexico, if it accomplish nothing for os Save this, Iras accomplished much. It has evidenced to the world that however much we may wrangle and dispute among ourselves on questions connected with a i or party purposes; that however we may cen=ure and excoriate our political opponents, still when the country calls,—when the tocsin of war is heard n the land, tbe people are ready to peril life and limb in toe cause of that country. The future historian of this country, if he “write our annals right," will record the circumstance wc have been comment ing on, as one most honorable to the na tion,—os affording the most indubitable proof that the freemen of this republic ate knit together by bonds of the strongest AN INCIDENT OF THE FLORIDA WAR. At Key Biseayne ii* situated what is commonly culled “Cape Florida Light Haute," a stationary light on the south point of Key Bisciiytte, about Yl)0 yards Irotn the bench, and eliout six miles from Cape Florida proper. An incident oc curred at this Light House during the Florida War, which is perhaps worth re cording. The Light was kept by a man named Thompson—his only companion being an old negro man, they both lived in a small house near the Light House. One evening about dusk, they discovered a patty of some 16 or Sl) Indians creep ing upon them, upon which they imme diately retreated into the Light House, carrying with them a keg of gun-powder, with tbeir guns and ammunition. From the windows of the Light House, Thomp son fired upon them several times—but the moment he would show bimseli ut a window the glasses would be instantly riddled with rifle bulls, aad he had no alternative but to lie close. The Indians meanwhile getting out of patience at not being able to torce the door, which Thompson bad secured collected piles of wood, which being placed against the door nnd set fire to,-in process of time not only burnt through the door, hut also set fire* to the stair case conducting to the lantern into which Tliompson nod the negro were compelled to retreat. From this, too, they were finally driven by the encroaching Dames, and "were forced to get outside on the parapet wall, which was not more than three leet wide. The flames now began to ascend, as from n chimney, some fifteen or twenty feet above the Light House. These two men had to lie in this situation, some seventy letl above lira ground, with a blazing ffit- nace roasting them on one side, and the indians on the other embracing every oc casion so soon as any part of the Imdy was exposed to pop at them. The negm incautiously exposing himself was killed, whilst Thompson received several bulls nature, and that in a war, though the people may question for a while ils justice or expediency, yet, in lira end, they will be found “baring their bosoms” ns one man, to uphold, protect and defend tbe honor, right* and gkny of the nation.— Southern Patriot. in his feel, which he bnd projected Ira- thinecvennl that distant day upon the sound may ever be heard within these walls, happy influences of our humble efiorts. j but the sweet tones of Friendship, Love — {and Truth, nnd may our beloved Order, At the conclusionof the foregoing address,! under thy fostering smiles, grow and pros- nn appropriate Ode was sung, after which per. Grant, O Lord, lhy blessing to tho lion, than generous in its charity. During the sickness of ils members, to prevent the indelicate intrusion of personal service the afflicted member is entitled to a certain pecuniary aid, sufficient for his necessities. Of the exercises of the Lodge Room wears not permitted to speak- further than to say, that they are intended ta impress upon us Temperance, Virtue nnd Tfdlb, ana that every physical indulgence, with me exc r.P* lion tn Water, is banished from our hall*. Of our signs and tokens, it may be ne cessary to Slate that they are intended as a test between stranger brothers of our vast association, thnl none may be imposed upon by fraudulent and unworthy suitors for es teem, friendship and succor ; of our initia tion, that is is solemn—designed to impress forcibly upon the candidate the importance of ths duties he has taken upon himself to discharge. “As has been justly sajd, ours is not alto-, getber a secret society » every substantial motive or intention in oar affiliation is pub lished to the world, and only a part of the details by which we work on the noble and in view, is hidden from the public eye. The Almighty ruler of the Universe, iff the fullness of bis love, and the richness of hia blessing* to man, has not only made the necessary gratification of hia appetites* the procession was re-formed, and under the direction of the Marshal, repaired from tlte Church to the Hall, where were per formed the following ceremonies of. DEDICATION. The procession having arrived at the outer door of tlte Hall, which was guarded by tlte O. G., the Marshal gave an olartn. O. G.—Who sounds that alarm 1 M.—The Albany Lodge, I. O. of O. F., which in the name of F. L. and T« desire to lake possession of this Hall, for the pur poses of Benevolence and Charity. The door was then thrown open by the O. G., and the procession advanced to tbe inner door which was guarded by the I. G., where the M. gave a second alarm. Here the same question was asked and answer returned as at the outer door. The inner door was then thrown open by the I. G. and tlte procession ranged around the room, tbe Chaplain repeating the 122d Psalm. “ I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord. Our feet shall atand within thy cates, O Jeru salem. Jerusalem is budded as a city com pact together—whither the tribes go up, the.tribesof tbe Lord—unto the testimony Of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord. For tlrart are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of Da vid, Pray lor the peace Of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and ptosperity within Widow and Orphan, the sick and distress ed—remove all their spiritual and tempo ral maladies, and make us all as living etonesin the temple of thy praise and glory. With this house accept us, and guide us in the integrity of oil duty, and finally save us, and thine be the glory—Amen. Ode, Selected—sung by a number of La dies and Gentlemen, in a most beautiful manner. The Chaplain then took a bowl of pare water in his left hand, and sprinkling it with his right band, said : “ In the name of Friendship os pure as this water, I dedicate this Hall to the prac tice of that ennoblingvirtue. which,uniting men as brothers, teaches them to sustain ■liat relation at all times each to the other.” (Then sprinkling again.) “Too Lore that delights in listening to a rale of sorrow, that it raey relieve it—that seeks every opportunity to wipe the tear of sorrow from the weeping eye, and is ever found in the defence and protection of the Widow and Orphan: 1 consecrate this Hall.” (Then sprinkling again.) “To Truth, devoid of guile and hypoc risy, which inculcates sincerity and plain doling, (hat immutable attribute of Deity, which most exlralts the character of man chain of Friendship, which makes —in tbe posaession of that Love which suf- A NEW REPUBLIC. A report from Washington is noticed in the Philadelphia North American that some of the Mexican States or Provinces on the Rio Graode are contemplating the formation of a distinct Republic, “ on tbe Anglo-American basis of free toleration iu religion, supremacy of the civil law, universal education, and the uniform ad ministration of josticc. A proposition has been made at Washington in behalf of n number of the leading inhabitants of tbe State* of Tamaulipas, Chihuahua and Zacatecas, entreating a cessation of hos tilities on our part, on the ground that be ing equally aggrieved by the Supreme “ of Mexico, we should be the Government friends and allies rather than the devasta tors of the country North of the Tropic. All the edocated clesaesr (including inaoy of the priest*, ate in favor of coming un der the government of the United Slates as a provisional territory."—& Pat. REMARKABLE RE ANIMATION. Dr. Chirchton, physician of lira empe ror of Russia, related that “ a young girl in the service of the prince of who had for tome time kept her bed with a nervous affection, at length, to all appear ance,. was deprived of life. Her lace had all theappearanceofdeath; her body was perfectly cold; and every other symptom of death was manifested. She was removed into jilaced in a coffin. On the day fixed for yond the wall. Nearly roasted to denth, in u fit ol desperation, Tliompson seized the keg ol gun-powder which he still pre served to keep it from the bands of tlio enemy, and threw it into tbe blazing light house, hoping to end his suflerings and destroy the savages. In a few moments it exploded, but the Walls were too strong to be shaken, nnd the explosion look place •*^ e *°P- I he light house, as though it had been fired from a gun.—-- The effect of the concossioo Was to throw down the blazing materials level with the ground, so as to produce a subsidence, of the flames, and Thompson was permitted to remain exempt Irons ils influence,— Before day the Indians were.off' and Thompson beittg left alone, was compel led to throw off tbe body of the negro, while strength wo* yet left him, aad be fore it pntrified. The explosion of the powder was heard on board of a_Revenue Cutter, aomedia- tnnee off, which immediately proceeded 10 *he spot to ascertain what had occur red, when they found tbe light house burnt and the keeper above on top of it. various expedients Were resorted to Mb' Plto down; and finally a kite was made, ntised with a strong twine, and w manoeuvred nn to bring the line within hia reach, to which a rope of good size was next attached and hauled up by Tbomp* son-finally.a block, which being fasten ed .to lira top ol the. light bouse, and bavf ing.u rope rove in it, enabled the crew io haul up a couple of men, by whose .aid Thompson was safely lauded orims Amt. The Indians had attempted to reach him by means of the lightning rod, to which they had at:ached thongs of buckskin, but eonldimi succeed in "' mn „ more than halfway up .— World,Slice in. funeral, hymns, according to tbe cus tom of the eountiy, were sung before tbe door; bat at the vety moment when they were going to nail down the coffin, a per- The Senate in Executive session has confirmed the President’s nomination of~ Cols. Twic«3 and KB.tR.xzras Brigadier Generals of the Army. \ ~ "• , *4 • "