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jjV WILLIAM S. JONES.
V SENTINEL.
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It i'uMUkfi4 a**nr Wednesday
. nfii . Hi.ut rKK nici
'IDTAHOL
,' ’•, ;ip- or .-'''lireA Lb sending us Ten Dollar*,
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CHRONICLE & aENTINEL
DAILY AYD tri-wrkkay.
e. vn eaanrfto eabecribee"
t thef i'Jo • , cornel*.
.. . 4. .. . jrt%*3k. f • per annum.
. . 4 “ 44
k i n US- eOiK&TISIH.
p • eoty-fjve cents per square (10 line# or
. K; r ,-i, iad fifty MBta for each inb#e-
JLLEBRATED LIVES
DYSPEPTIC MKDICINE.
j •'Oil : r»-i .f avi cure of L; *er Complaint and Dys
■' > : r ,-1 j H‘..il-ach*;,Co6.*veDesß,yull
.t •. ;• .• after eating; Bilious
i.-irgnti/*; and tonic, and
■ -»~r.ie of acting well on the Liver and
w". i .e : ng debilty, whlah Is the result of al
r.-n. It is a safe and valuable
, alevay*keeping the bowels
. . id Iti Jnc-ys.
, ' -yii. . -j, iker oftbe House of
AMi.n, June Id, 1853.
-V r 1 /Oft. n,I haveused with singular
~ r4B a ; .a’ AaL-Dysppptie Medicine, and
r xuL* i"ncc and oossrva’ionl can and do re- ,
, : ; r ; , dit io tnoW'hu-aliiictcd.
A ' sv'p-":. ' ' :
Mcoay» Professor Mathematics, Franklin
vi' ' and observation enables me folly to
iV.V,'. r^nmmendationof Mr. Hull.
Cuas. F. MoCot.
0 J ’fcDorjald, Ex-Governor State of Georgia :
vj a a; stta , 24th June, 1854.
~, r •;r • I hav- I'-iouired at the Drug Stores in this
r .i ' r vVu., 1 , f Liver Me licines and flndthatitts
i i. t. i; for ob
* | ~r ’ini tior. 1 enclose you the money
so . r fit I . t c, n trive to sond it to me in some
' ' u ' W r! allo w me to s y that you ought to take
with its excellence as a
,, j i would t' • Kogir* st to you, that smaller
- f - V o'.ly'-"oeated, would answer a better
, . , , i an the dose recommended in
, . .a ~ :A, I should suppose, might
vc experience.
. r Lfully, yours, Chab. J. McDomald.
M.-LKV A CO. Augusta,Oa.;HAVILAND,
J • ' O f’h -'- at n 8. (V. lIAVILAND. HARRAL
. Agents. Bold by Drug
/ ap!2-wly
KAMEY A STORY,
ft f»'.jl.*MKY Acguata,
( t w ' K t? .V BUBI
at the old stand ouj|HßHb
Ur , ; r t two do r* below Hones k Brown.We are
~ , . /i: g our Fall Block. Our stock will at all times
i t , . r nen* c tapletc, an«l adapted to the Plan*
-a liberal share or which we have so long en
. • **‘itUi to receive. J.D. RAMEY,
Y. <•. cIORY.
01/ E HOTEL AND LIVERY BrABLE,
/U 4lk(i, FOHBITII COUNTY, lia., si.ua '■d
\_v> ou the Public Square, east of the Court-iiouse, by
JOHN CAIN, Jr.
Cununir.j, Forsyth county, Ga., 11>54. nil
PIANOFORTES.
TfAl?:. . .» .lbcrs would respectfully call
L . friends and the
public, K- A -.rnsr-rtmeat J K .sewood aud
I w ■ I U ®
Manufactorlcsof Bacon k Raven,
k 00., and Dubois k Bcabury, New York,which
, n nfced iu every respect, to be at least fully equal to
in v i astru-urr. '.a manufactured in this country or Europe.
m the.nstrumentsnow
• n ham' arc es the latest 4 .atternsand fashion,andfreshfrom
the turers. Forsaleat very low prices for cash or
,it y , ...job,at GfcO. A. OATFH A 00.*8
nylg ‘ Piano, Book and Music Depot,Broad-st.
WILLIAM H. TOTT.
WaOLEBALF. AND RETAIL DRUGGIST,
Adoosta, ••
I «OW f. A.KiviXD a very large and complete
1-• ik of 1.‘!;• .08, MKi)IOINEB,PAINTS,OILS,GLASS,
, DYI BTUFFB. and FANCY
l he has selected, tn person, with the
• i the largest lmuortars and Manufacto
ry, md wh :h, r »r uualitv and cheapness
cannot be excelled, lie would resuoctruliv invite the at
hants, Planters and Physleians to his
A' rders will be executed with the utmost neatness
and despatch. sepT-dAwtf
B GRANGE PLANTS FOB HEDGING.
'fAIIK HI EiM iUUKU will offer for sale, during the
* TO (Vntral Agricultural Society,**
AND 08AGE ORANGE PLANTS,
of/I'. . I. . ’.wo years* growth, suitable for setting out
the earning Fall. They may be set one foot apart In the
v,«nd will make an impenetrable aud permanent
i »or 4 years. Pamphlets, da
rning and‘raining thi plants,
> ali purchasers. Those desirous ofengaging
, tt .. l y in i.iiv.incc, will a<i ress D. REDMOND.
Augusta, Ga.
NOTICE.
n ’ U!.om; HOTI », has re
-1 by W. G. LAWRENCE
uishing aud fitting it up with In- .
,<»o as to afford every
* h. iho very strict
to the care of Horses. .
nw. ' u’ to vie t the mines in the neighbor
. tit magnificence.
, the U. 8. Branch Mint J
such as never had the
. . t v i m t x ti-e process es Coining money.
w. !be spared to give satisfaction to .
ui who r.ai • t’.se Ta a La a anon Uooex.
, May Ist. 1864. mylO-wly
J. M. NEWBY & CO.,
. 1 -ALE ANt> RETAIL DEAI.BR3
pi F READY-MADE CLOTHING,
•-,:i I'm,at) bTATJBS llotkl, AunuaTA, U 4.
4 r». ~ 3Y & CO. recpectTully invits thalr aua
* 3 , • • with all strangers visiting Augusta—l\. call
r stock of SHADY-MAD* CLOTHING—
*, • i . t sold at sAUsfsotory prices. They
v , . vr.-, DR.WVJ X*, GLOVES, BCSPEND
irtieles for Gentleman**
LLARf REWABD.
I* IVH h V from the subscriber, recoding to
hi 11th icit, njNs- S
i tboul 96 years of ag»-,
••n, u dghs 170«£L 1
Che above reward will be
any safe jah so that l got I
■% . • r ankfully received. Address 1
DAVID GUMMING, Curry’s Mills P.
oo'*-wlf Washiugton county, On. i
*3O SEW AES
\ ' •> > • -u t'\ ' Bu'vs'*rib«r, residing in«^.
in August l*st,j9
B . v ut 26 years old/ML
r. . s medium siue, has a ■¥!
, - •,... ; merit in his speech, and has loet the sight of
2 eve lt mi .se i n Virginia, andhasbeen inGecr
rew&rd will be paid for
• ■ v u» LU'.ortoan? :a»l*o«Mfc4l gethiaa.
JOHN A. HANRIB.
• :-,vvr fn r , aD’.ish till forbid, *»d tor
ment.
ixvm
• i :u'. WILLIAM GRATO,
arils hi£h. The abuve
bin*., *** hired *“•
not ye* returned. The
n, or sl6 for either, or
Cm ‘jAß. P. FLEMING.
STOP m THiifl
Si ,?f t % from tho sub-briber on the night
' l A RE, a Utile
m" sisi* No'iaatks recollected except harnem
U »v*r when stolen, and about 8 yearn
D > ‘ a liberal reward wll be paid for her appreileusion,
or information leading to her glg;gg
jail- f LoniariUe, Georgia.
SSO REWARD.
V-* \> \\V W fri". 1 e subs liber on the 11th of^.
? ' -,r«y Negio lt-y BRCBKN. .bout®
,* * i | u «'f ow btatue, rather bright'Tl
>: ycd, quick ■kT.
- and had on when he left common home-made
*• :: «' n j a sna’.t black hat. He had a boil on
.V*' *- Vv f\.Vst e whi*h wiU y t show signs. From
-11 or d reasons to think that the boy
*'** . . tea ari w.i be paid for his delivery to William
. . . u y, r.a. T miles south of
U*r‘ -a ii.-ivt. or a liberal reward for his apprehension
5 ‘ Ut r cut i*J ar v Ji:'. so that 1 get him. A liberal
rn. i u will si' ’ paid for th * detection of the thief, or
Any uw “ ‘ WILLIAM MKGAHIE, Sr.
,>• ,UUI . . ' ' r bar sme time in m.
> E:> w
d ; has some scars
-.-•-■•ik- .KL
h,' > -ok- and a. times » sasif he was deranged.
L, , •*. mat on rest „v ;.ug him wii be thankfu'ly rece.v
--f WM. RHODES.
wit*
SKEORtiU, MADISON 4 01.MV—
o , r k‘i Ottlce Infer.'r Court, of said County :
liai «.t Hendrick of the : >6.h District of G. M., tolls
re rvn seu cstray, up upon the free hold of him,
th-’saii H'rnei. Hendricks.in said ceuaty and district, a
*.«* Horse w -.h a wb te spot on his forehead and two
.. >ts on each tide of h.s back, wheie the Saddle
s .‘ u . i; e is about seventeen years old and five feet high.
* V tu b- Cv -r. M. Carriihers and Augustus Car
rit: . ice h iders cf said County and District to be
w \'' • .ir.d an 1 chi-rial S gnature, this 14lh
Uiv f Fee. *rv .vd. HENRY WILLIFORD, J. P.
The above is a true Extras. from the Istray Book in
veu under iaT hand and Official Signature, March sth
• SAMUEL WILLIFORD,CIerk LC.
M ,»rch 7th, 1>56«
XJSISTISXBV.
H. i: VK»' woalJinortahi*friends of Oo
: cvUuu coanniMi
, h „ DK.Ni ..- SCiiKBT inaliiu branch.,
'i d - cs . .. .i . ..■banne», adJreMe.Ho
vbn * 'ro', w. . re- .ve prompt attention.
n-iy J.
IOH SALE.
«rvRY low. a thirty hcr>i.-,'-wer ENGINE. Enquire of
V .SI-Tsl _ H. O’NEILL A CO.
KOTICK.
. is e« about the Ut «:r b.v, 11 he’d!» Now a,de
\/’ vC e “ n-‘ 'Smith, i r rweive sc>-100 DoLart; :he
sir h-.s' teen cat. 1 will, at the :.ext Scper:or Court,
.. a ,t > subiiitu ea t <.refcr.
,V,L k " \\ j \ p-. Columbia Co., Ga.
OTA.TUCFUSOBUI l MOSi t COMKBV COl *-
> v. . . iK’s oriici :s»c*iok oooet, im.
• t«, ISM.
M r.i . are hereby notified that Jame*
Ga us, .? t Us; district, G. M., toUs before Wiley
Daria, ot or the Justices of ibe Peace for said district,
r,* ■ - wnbacked Hors- Mole, supposed to
“ v \ o.d, with bis right eye out, ap
■ i-.v! Jeremiah White, free
-s®* ' «a-d eo«ty Aaddiur.t, to be worth forty
-T k 1 B **" - eiir *y l< requested to
he ». -Ti V:-.h Mttl * **W.or
A true extract fr m the ar ray Book*.
. T * l -*l*L l j* f- T - McLKQD, Clerk 1. c.
X* Hit KU'i RIOH COIKI HVEKIUMiu
Lit.- “•
k »‘ }J}- *«« *<*= H.
n °*‘i * t iSsS\ fc l l to »!« io » °»«» abwtfc
- K. Huaawutt, u act w fc« found
is : u.»i r unty :
It ttc.vrt oruerei by the Cl.art, th*uhe»uid Milton
Jtl.ii.;: - :-.i appear c - cr tefcns the next terra o; tha 1
the »u;d I
C * ‘tsd ia the .tie &s tc ja*'. ce ih&U*ppertniQ,
;.... rcrvsoe of skid bJI upon fceid mtaon R.Hannicuu
, , ..»lJ peiauaaUj cr oy ihe pobbciUos of thU
w it; ior feu; a. a.'..s previous to the next Term of
th - Court is the Aflguata Chronicle it Senusel.
■ JOHN R. STANFORD,
ficl. for DeTts.
I certiTT itst the AboTHI a true copy of Mid ordar, ta
■.-n trcjo" .. Jiiautet ofaafii Saptri.r Court as October
Te m, ; M. FiULIP MAETLN, Clerk 8. C.
November 16, l&M.
WAMTEB xo IOECHA6E,
AFIBaI-RalX CAKPLNTiS of good chAraeW,
for wLkii a Slberel price will be riven. Apply to the
MibMriber, IjaßA-wfe] ECfikNl VEEDESY.
Weekly Chronicle & Sentinel.
1855 ’ THE 1855!
SOUTHERN CULTIV ATOR
A MONTHLY JOURNAL,
DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF
iyjuthern A%rindtwrt, Horticulture, otoc
Breeding Poultry, Beet, General
Farm Economy lf r
lii nitrated with Xmb crocs Elegant EnCTavlng’*.
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR IN ADVANCE
DANIEL LEE, 31. D., EDITOR,
D. REDMOND, Corresponding Editor.
The a.. cCenth Volume will commence in
January, 1855.
The Cultivator is a large Octavo of Thirty
two pages, forming a volume of «£>!
year, it contains a much greater amount of
reading matter than any Agricultural Journal in
the South —embracing in addition to ali the cur
rent Agriculturaltopic jof the day, VALUABLE
ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS from many
of the most intelligent and practical Planters.
Farmers, and Horticulturists in every section of
the South and Southwest.
TERMS OF THE CULTIVATOR .*
ONE copy, one year, : : : : : : : * UOO
BJX conies -M
TWENTY FIVE copies, : : : 20. ‘O
ONE HUh DEED copies,: : : : : : 75.00
The Cash System w’ill be rigidly adhered to,
and in no instance will the paper be sent unless the
money accompanies the order. The bills of all J
specie-paving Bank* received at par. All money |
reuuucii by ill liMiill iffil i inifU hiffillr 1
of "the publish cr . ""’Address
YT3I. S. JONES, Augusta., Ga.
XJjf* Persons who will act as Agents and obtain
Subscribers will be furnished with the Paper at
club prices.
CHARLBBTON PREPARATORY MFDI
CAL SCHOOL.
nntlli FOURTH SESSION of this School w:ll begin on
1. the first MONDAY in April,and will terminate on the
10th of July. The different Chairs will be occupied as fol
lows:
Anatomy and Physiology, by F. T. KILLS, M. D.
Institutes and Practice of Medicine,by D. J. CAIN, 11. D.
Materia Medica and Therapeutics, by K. PEYRE POR
CH KR.M. D.
Obstetiicks and Diseases of Women and Children, by S.
L. LOCKWOOD, M D.
Principles snd Practice of Surgery, by J. JULIAN
CHISOLM, M. D.
Clinical instruction will be given at the Mariae Hospi
tal* and at the Aim House, and the Ropes Hospital, it is
hoped, will soon be in operation.
Among the patients of the Teachers, the students will
have access to ail cases to which they can with propriety
be admitted, and such as can be brought to the Lecture
Room will there be exhibited and explained.
Obstetrical cases will be shown to the students, who will
be allowed to conduct them under the superintendence of
the Teachers. By which means they will become acquaint
ed with the practical details so essentia! to the successful
managemen t of such cases.
A complete course on Operative Surgery will be deliv
ered before the class, and each student will have an op
portunity of himself performing the various operations
upon the subject.
They beg leave to state also, that each department is
illustrated by preparations, models, specimens, colored en
gravings, etc., to which additions are made from time to
time, as the increasing success of the School fully warrant?.
In short, every opportunity will be afforded for acquiring
practical as well as theoretical knowledge of the Profession.
During the session of the Medical Ocliege of the State
of South Carolina, the Students will be examined regularly
on the Leciuresdelivered ir. that Institution. Furtherpar
ticulars may be obtained by applying to any of the Teachers.
Students should have no fear of spending the early Bum
mer months in Charleston, as the City is remarkably
healthy exoept when yellow fever prevails, which never
commences before August or September.
Price of the Course (including examimations on the Lec
tures delivered at the College iu the winter,) $lO.
We arc authorise I in stating that those Students who
have followed two full Courses of Lectures in a Chartered
School of Medicine, of which the last shall have been in
the Medical College of the State of South Carolina, will be
permitted by the Faculty of that Institution to defer the
period of their examination for graduation from March
until J uly, on showing a certificate of attendance upon thi...
*Dr. CAIN is Physician cf the Marine Hospital, and
will give his particular attention to the members of the
class. ja!3-2amtApl
GEORGIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.
THK EIGHTH HKfeftlO* of this Institution nil!
commence on the 20th of FEBRUARY.
ACADEMIC STAFF.
Col. A. V. BRUMBY, A. M., Superintendent, and Prc
fessor of Mathematics.
Capt. SAMUEL JONES. U. 3. A., Commandant of Ca
dets, and Professor of Engineering.
Mr. V. H. MANGET, Professor of French, History, Ac.
Mr. W. H. HUNT, A. M., Professor of Chemistry and
English Literature.
Mr. K B. GOODWIN, Professor of Drawing.
Capt. W. T. BLACK, Assistant Prof, of Mathematic*.
Cadet K. S. CAMP, Assistant Teacher.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
David Ibwin, President; Charlea J. McDonald, James
Brannon, William Harris, A. V. Brumby, David Dobbs,
M. Myers, A. N. Simpson, Jeptha Y. Harris, Win. Root,
David Ardis, Andrew J. Hansel!,Secretary.
Taana—Tuition, Board, Washing, Fuel, Lights, Music
and all other contingent expenses, per Session of five
months, in advance, sll2 50.
It may be proper to state, in relation to the new Com
mandant, Capt. Jones, that he has accepted the appoint
ment, and will be here at the opening of the Session. He
graduated at West Point,in 1642, and taught in that Insti
tution from 184$ to 1664. He comes with the highest re
commendations from the officers of the United States Mil
itary Academy.
The TroateeshaTerocentlyappropriated asufflolentsam
to complete ttonce the Laboratory building, and also to
fit up and furnish the Hospital.
We have aocommedations lot one hundred and thirty
Cadet*. l
Persons desiring farther Information, can obtain a copy
of th# regulations by addressing the Superintendent, or
any member of the Board of Trustees.
ANDREW J. HANSBLL, Secretary.
Marietta, Ga., Jan., 1856. ja!9 dawßm
TROUT HOUSE FOR SALE.
RARE CHANCE FOR CAPITALISTS.
THK proprietor of this splendid Hotel, having fully
made up his mind to retire from active business, will
upon tha first Monday in APRIL next, at public cutcry in
this city, offer it for sale, unless he receives a satisfactory
private bid. Those wishing to purchase are referred to
the travelling public for Its opinion of the conveaiency
and appointments at this fine bnilding. For the last quar
ter the arrivals have been over 4000, showing an increase
of at least SB,OOO par quarter. The model of this House
was a labored improvement upon the very finesl Houses
In the Umim, and I am confident, for ceaanrodtousuess,
loouMoa, and general a dap twine**, it is the best House in
the South.
Terms will be made easy eo as to suit purchasers. Ad
dress d. F. TROUT.
mhfi-dlawtApl Atlanta, Ge.
Iff THI OOTTOB PLANTERS OF COLUMBIA <
rf\»lK subscriber. Xavlng pur«hasad the right.of Wait*
I Holland's Patent Impr.T.d COTTON 81MJ PLANT
KR, offers the machine to Planters at $lO each, with his
lmeirov.rn.nl In the Opener. A«y kind of Coverer at
iarhed that a purchaser may desire. This Machine will
save seed, save the time of one horse and two hands, and
distribute the seed mor. evenly, and at a more oniform
depth than can possibly be done by hand, thus giving
more a stand—the mala point.
Bv.r> M ohine warranted. Address at either Winfield
or Eaysville, Geo. (flo-w4t] V. M. iiAKN.
GREENSBORO’ HOTEL.
THK undersigned has purchased the House formerly
kept as a Hotel by Mr. Sanford in the centre of
Greensboro’, directly opposite the Court-kou«e, and con
venient to the Railroad Depot. Having Sited it cp with
new furniture, he will spare no .Boris in minieterlng to the
comforts of his ftueets, and making it worthy the patron
awe of his friends and the travelling public. The House
SSET for “• ESK!S] of gUMU "Si I WiiSS. 0 '
PRACTICE OF SURGERY.
DR. JUItIAH HARRI&B i* prepared to accommo
date with Lodgings and Nursing, such patients as
m*y be directed to him for Surgical operations or treat
m«Qt. Masters may be assured that their Servants we
htfVe every nuutJ—ry attention. myl-wly
“ A BARGAIN TO BE HAJ), SHTJRE-”
THK subscribers offer at private sale that tract of
Oak and Hickory LAND, lying in Jefersou county,
on the Waynesboro’ and Savannah Roads, 4* miles of
Louisville, 14 miles of Central Railroad and 40 miles of Au
ffusta containing 800 acres, more or lese, adjoining lands
of L. 6. Warren,Col. J. McKinne,Maj. J. W. Alexander,
and others. The place is in goed repair, with a good com
fortable Dwelling, and all other nocessary outbuLdmgs,
well watered, and as healthy as any place known. If de
sired, there can be had with the place, seven valuable
Negroes, Stock, Corn, Fodder, and Hoosehol J and Kitchen
Furniture, Ac. Any person wishing to purchase this valu
able plantation, will please call on A. L. EVANS, who will
take pleasure in showing it to ar v one, and can always be
found on the place. Address A. L. EVANS,
JOHN EVANS,
jaStS-H LcuisvUle, Ga.
FOR SALE,
ASHA ISLAND COTTON PLANTATION, con
taining SCO acres, 400 of which is cleared and ready
for cultivation; it is beautifully located on the west end of
Skidaway Island, in Chatham county, on a bold ealt
water river, the health of which is unquestional le, and the
facility for manuring wish marsh and mud is unsurpassa
ble, the land 1> ing three sides on the river. The place is
situated 11 miles from Savannah. The lands of Skidaway
Isle, under proper cultivation, produce equal to any, in
Cora or Sea Island Cotton. This place is situated eligibly
to supply any quantity of fish and oysters, and for stock
raising. Price SB6OO. Terms accommodating. Apply to
8. F. DCPON, Savannth.
Isle of Hope, March 9,1555. mhll-w4t
THE HAHN AH MORS ACADEMY.
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
PamciPAL*:
Misses 0. and E. GBIMSHAW aadA.H. GRIMSHAW,
A. M.,M. D.
IN this Institution Young Ladies receive a substantial
and finished education. A French Lady resides In the
house. The house is large and convenient and situated in
the moat healthy region of our country. Wilmington offers
peculiar advantages to persons who deeire to send thtir
daughters to the North. It is easy of access ; being with
in one hour’s ride of Philadelphia and three of B iltimeie.
It is unsurpassed, as regardJ the salubrity of the air. In
this Academy the utmost attention is given to the comfort
and happiness, as well as to the moral and religious in
struction, manners and general deportment of pupils.
Pupds from the South can remain during the hot months,
and pursue a course of Reading and Musical Instruction.
Young Ladies of delicate constitution have been benefited
by a resiienoe m this Academy. The house is warmed
1 throughout and is well provided with hot and cold baths,
as well as a commodious play-house.
Raraissces: —Right Rev. A. Lee, D. Wilmington,
DeL: Hon. Langdoa Cheves, CoL D. J. M. Cord, Colum
bia, k. C.; Robert Campbell, Esq., John Bones, Esq., Dr.
doe. Milligan, Rev. Dr. Ford, E. f. Campbell, Esq., Dr. L.
D. Ford, Augusta, Ga. flO-lawdew3m
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factory .
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JL exUßdedtotlielAtearo ofSosxxKix* W;ai*2,.c«lJ
te«p*:tftiUrißforiß hi»fri«nd«tad ths public, thatfce coatia.
,etc execute order.for til veil ka*»a Warranted FreacA
■CRB MILL STONES,of teery deairailesiae, aUhelowM
■ riceaadibcnc9taot.ee. He aleo farniahee
* BBOFCS and COLOGNE STONES,
BMC! MAOHINKS, of Taheaipatterat
BOLTING CLOTHS, of the bcJthraai,
OIMENT, for Mill oee.
Bde»eryoti!erartioUnece»iarTis »Mi!l.
MILLSto attach le te
Seara.
Al l o,d.r V romp«, J »tt«4.d.o Wi( i
Samoa* partner of B«h:riaer A Wigand
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WEEKLY
CHKIJAKM k SUM
The Fir*. Marriage in me Fa mil) .
“Home!” How luai tilt e word strikes upoL
the heart stricße, awakening a i the sweet memo
j riea that had fciept in memories chambers! Oar
home was a w peari of price” tuovng homes ; aot
I for its architectural elegance, for it was only a four
gablod, brown, country shaded by two
ancient c&k treeke; nor was i.a interior crow-red
with iuxnricto that charm every sense, and come
from every clime. Its furniture bad grown old
w th us, lor we rememoer no other, and though
pol shed ae n gbiy as furniture couid be by daily
sernbbing, was somewhat the wor?e for wear it
must be confessed. But neither the house nor its
furniture makes the home ; and the charm of ours
Ly in the sympathy that linked the nine that cai.
ed it “Home” to one another. Father, mother,
and seven children—Sve or them, gay hearted girls
aod two boys, petted . he spoiled—
not one had ever dropped from the chain of
. or one corroding drop fallen from its bright-
ness.
“One star differed (rom another in glory> aveu
in the nnnament or home. Thus, though we
ecu id not have told a Granger which sister or
brother was the dearest —from oar gentle ‘
an invalid ajraalf oat Ui« coinior.jr and counsel
lor ot a.! boeic-o, to tire early haired boy wno
• roared and rejoiced in the appellation of-‘bany,
given nve year.- before—till an observing eye
‘would soon hav* singled out sinter Kllcn as the
sul beam of Our heaven, the “morning war' ot
onr constellation, bbc was the second m age. but
the first indnheritacce of that load of responsibili
ty which, in bach a houscho.d, tails naturaiiy on
th i eide. 1 daughter. The oldest, 1 have said, was
i!i item bur car<y girlhood, and JSileu shouldered
ai; her uurden of care and aindness with a light
heart and ft lighter step. Cp etaua and down
caller-—in me -parlor, nursery, or kitchen—at tha
I piano or wash tub—with a pen, poucil, needle or
We that a etv.Lige was to cotne over
•oar band. To bo sure when mother would look in
upon ns, -eSted together, with our books, painting
and needle work, and say, in her gentle way, with
oniy haif n sigh, “Ah, giris, you are living your
happiest days! ’ we would gianceinto each other’s
eye, and wonder who would go first. But it was a
wonder that pas.-ad away a iti: the hour, that rallied
not the even surface of oureis.sriy heart-. It could
not aiwajs be so, and the change came at last.
Bister hllen wrs io bo married I
It was like the crash of a thunderbolt in a eum
mer sky. bister Ellon—tho fairy of tho hearth
stone, the darling cf every heart—which of us
could spare her ! Who had been so presumptuous
as to hud out her worth I For one mornont this
question burst from each surprised, half angry
sister of tho blushing, tearfni Ellen. It was only
ior a moment; oar hearts told ns nobody could
help lovih; her, who looked through the loviDg
blue eyes into tho clear well spring of the heart
beneath. So we throw our arms around her and
Bobbed without a word.
\V r e knew very well that the young clergyman,
whose Sunday sermons and gentle admonitions
had won ail our hearts, had been ior many months
a weekly visitor to our fireside circle. With baby
George on his knee, and George’s brothers and
sisters cluatered übout him, ha had sat through
man-, an evening, charming hour a away, until the
cloth i art led us with the unwelcome nine o’clock
warning, and the softly spoken reminder. “Giris,
it is bed lime,” woke more than one sigh of stilled
regret. Then sister EUeu must go with us to lay
Ueorgio in his little bed; to hear him and Anneite
repeat tho ovening prayer und hymn her lips had
taught them j to couib the long brown braids of
Emily’s head; to rob Arthur of tho storybook,
over which he had squandered the midnight oil,
and to breath a kiss and a blessing over the pillow
of each other sister, as she tucked the warm blan
kets tenderly around thorn.
Wo did not know of lale she had stolen down
again, from these sisterly duties, after our sisters
were locked iu eloep; or if our eyes und ears had
never been open, to the fact, wo could never have
suppectcd the ininistei to havo boon guilty of a
plot aeaiust our peace. That name was associated
iu our mind with all that was superhuman. Tho
gray haired rector who had gone to his grave six
months previous, had sat as frequently in our
oaken armed chair, and talked with us. W e hod
loved him as a iathor and a friend, and had almost
worshipped him as the embodiment of all attaina
ble goodness. And when Mr. Neville came among
us, with his high palo forehead and sonl kindled
eye, wo bad thought his faeo also “thofacool an
angol”—too glorious for the point of mortui pas
sion ; especially, after in tyiswer to an urgent call
from the people among them or any whore on his
nativo shoro, that ho only waited the guidance of
Providence to a homo in a foreign clime. After
this much bewailed disclosure of his platm wo
placed our favorite preacher on a higher pinna
oleos saintsliip.
But sister hilen was to bo mniriod—married to
Mr. Neville. Ah ! then, 1 Oh, sister are you going
away to India,’ burst from our lips with a fresh
gush of sobs.
1 was the first that looked into Ellon’s troubled
face. It was heaving with emotion that ruffled its
calmness, as tho tide waves ruffled the sea. Her
lips were firmly compressed, her eyes were fixed
on some distant dream—glassy w th two tears that
stood still in their chalices lorbidden to tall. I
almost Irombiod at I caught her glance.
‘Sifter! Agnes—Emily!’ she exclaimed in a
hnsky voice. ‘Hush! bo calm! Don’t break
my heart! Do 1 love him loss than— ’
Tho effort ’*».-! 100 much ; tho words died on her
lips. We lifted her to bed, frightened into forget
fulness of our own grief. We soothed her, until
she too wopt Ireoiy and passionately, and iu wcop
ing grew strong for tho sacrifice to which she had
placed her heart.
Wo navor spoke another word of remonstrance
«6o her 'tender- he nHfrJfcsßgh-often in tha few.
months that flint 1 Nywas together., wo used to
choke with.sobbiug in some speech that hinted of
the coming separation, and hurry from her pres
ence lo cry alone.
Our mother hid told us the tidings with
white lips that quivered tenderly and sadly ; for
though sho leaned on Ellen as tho strong staff ot
her declining yearß, sho sorrowed not, as we did,
that she was going. She was too happy in the
thought that her daughter had found that pearl
of great price iu a cold and civil world—a true,
noble, loving heart to guide and protect her.
Father sat in tiie chimnoy corner, reading tho
family Bible. He was looking further than any of
us—to the peri s that would environ his dearest
daughter, and the privations that might come upon
iu r life, in that unhealthy, uncivilised comer of tno
globe whither sho was going. Both onr parents
had dedicated their children to God, and they
would not cast oven a shadow on the path of self
sacrifice aud duty theirdarling had chosen.
To come down to the unromantic little details
of woddiug preparations; how we stitched and
trimmed, packed and prepared—stoned raia.ns
with tears in our eyes and seasoned the woddiug
cake with sighs. But there is littlo use iu tliiua
ing over them things. Ellen was the first and
foremost of ns all, as she had been of ovory emer
gency, great and small. Nothing could bo dono
withent her. Evon tho bride’s cake was taken
lrom the oven by her own hands, because no ono
servant, sister or mother —was willing to rnn
tho risk of burning cistcf Ellen’s bride cake, and
she knew just how to take it.
Wo were not left alone in onr labors, tor Ellen
had been lovod by more than the home roof shel
tered. Old and young, rich aud poor united in
btinging thoir gills, regrets and bless,ngs, to tho
chosen companion of tno pastor they were soon to
loose. There is something in tho idea of mission
ary life that touches the sympathy of every heart
that Mammon has not too long teared. io see one
with sympathies and refinement like our own,
rend the strong ties that bind to country end
home, comfort and civilian on, for the lost and
degraded heathen, bring too strongly into belief,
by contrast, the selfishness of human lives, led
among the gaitics and luxury of time.
The day, tho hour came. Ihe ship was to sail
from B. on tho onsuing week and it must take away
an idol.
Sha stood up in tho village church, that all who
loved her andlongc i for another sight at her sweet
face, might iook upon bar and speak tho simple
words that should link for enteruity. We sisters
all around her, bat not too near, for onr heatls
were overflowing, and wo coaid not wear tho hap
py faces that should grace a train of bridesmaids.
She had cheered ns through the day with the sun
shine cf her own heart, and c.cn while we were
arraying her in simple white muslin, like a lamb
for sacrifice, she had charmed our hearts into
cheerfulness. It seemed like some dream of fairy
land, and she tho embodiment of grace and love
liness, acting the part of some Qaoan Titani for
awhil . The drßam changed into a far distant
realty when at the door of her mothers room she
put her hand into that of Harry Neville, and lifted
her eye with a look that said : ‘Where thou goeat
will 1 go,’ oven from all beside.
T ars fell fast in that little assembly, though the
good old matrons tried to smilo as thoy pressed
around the bride, and bid her good bye. A little
girl, in a pat.bed bat clean frock, pushed forward
with a be,pact of violets and strawberry
in her hand. „ „ , , . ,
‘Here, Miss Nhlly—please Miaa Nolly,’ she erred
half laughing, half sobbing, I picked them up on
purpose for you. i
Elen stooped and kissed the little eager face.
Tho child burst into tears and caught the folds
of her dress as though she would have buried her
face there. But a strong armed woman, mindful
of the bride’s attire, snatched the child,
‘And for what would ye he whimpering in that
slyio, as if you had any right to Miss Ellen V
‘Sue was always good to me, and she’s my bun
day school teacher, pleaded the little girl ux a
subdued undertone.
Agnes drew bore to her side and silently oom
forted her.
‘Step aside—Father Herrick is here, said one
just then. , ,
The crowd about the bridal pair opened to
aduiH a white haired, half blind old man, who
ea-.no leauiug on the arm of his rosy grand-dsngh
ter. Father Herrick was a superanuited deacon,
whose good works and w rds had won a place in
every heart of that assembly.
‘Tbev told me she was going, he murmursc. to
hiinse i, ‘thev say ’tisher wedding. I want to see
my little girl again—and b.ess her.’
Ellen sprang forward and laid both of her white
trembling hands in the largo hand of the good old
man. He drew near his failing eyes and looked
searching!}- into her young, soul-ht. countenance.
‘1 nan just see you again l 1 He raised his hand
over her head sad repeated solemnly, ‘the bless
ing c: blessings bo upon thee, my child. Amen.’
'Arne; echoed the voice of Harry Seville.
And Ellen 10. ked up with the look of an angel.
So si... went lront ns. Oh, the iast moment of
that parting hour has burnt itself into my heart
forever. Could the human heart bear the agony
of parting life, that real ked to be indeed the last—
lighted by no ray of hope or eternity i Would not
reason reel under the pressure ?
X; was hard to bear, but I have no words to tell
of bitterness. She went to her missionary life,
and a month before the little ones could forget to
cab on sister Eiien in an impulse or joy, grief or
childish want. Then the start and the sigh, ‘ Oh,
dear, she’s gone,’ and fresh tears would flow.
Gone but not lost, tor the first marriage in tbe
fami.y opened to us a fountain of happiness pure
as the spring of sail sacrifice comd make it. Our
household darling had linked us to a wored of
noeevand perishable spirits —s wvr.d thsta.k. fer
the eoergv ana aid ui those wno remain m the near
country of tneir birth. God bless her and her
ebareei Hear sister Ellen, there may be other
breaches in family—we may all be scatterea to ‘-he
four winds of Heaven, but no change can come
over Os like that which marked the First Marriage.
Deuoobaks Convention.— The Columbus Times
recommends that the Democratic party meet m
enrvention the firs! Tuesday in May, to nominate
a candidate for Governor. Tie Federal Union
eonenre with the Times as to -.-.e necessity of an
but suggests the first Tuesday m
June as the day lor the asse-b.ing of the conven
tion. Both capers seem to be somewhat alarmed,
; and hope by an early nomination to recover the
ground by vfhich their party ha? unquestionably
lost. It is no tor os to object to the coorae they
recommend. 1 or would we do soil we oca’d. Had
: the last electi n taken place a few weekß earlier or
j later than it did, Mr. Jenkins would now tfi the
Governor oi Georg a. —Swannak lUfublican,
AUGUSTA. GA- WEDNESDAY. MARCH ij 1855.
Correspondence of the Houtari Daily Advertiser.
Letter from Italy.
Rome, Feb. 7, 1555.—“ Sonny Italy” has b«en
I chilled and clonded for weeks. We have scarcely
had an entire ciar day this wintor, and the provo
king coquetry of the sun only serve? to make ns
more sensitive to the wet winds of the winter
looking hills, everywhere covered with snow, lrom
Rome to the-Alpine passes. An American iamUy
arrived this morning from Flotence, inquiring in
despair for the bright chime of the poets:
Know you the land
Where the citron and olive are the fairest of fruit,
Anti the voi:e of the nightingale never is mute?
It is even worse in the South of France, where
the cold is actually biting. The mails are habitual
ly retarded over and beyond the mountains; ou
this side where snow becomes rain before it reach
es the plains, the roads and railways are always
paisabiC, for storms and tempests, which elsewhere
deform the face of the earth, are here unknown.
In Italy nature is always qniet, thongh she jb
sometimes sulky, as in winter. Tuns it is that her
monuments remain nneffaced forage?; that frescos
and sculptures are everywhere seen in the open'
air, so that tho very aimotphere seems imbued
with tin spirit of ancient p&esy ; for, though the
iair humanities of tho old religion” laid no lon
ger in tho faith of reason, yet, wherever we turn,
»omo statue, some temple, some lame, some old
image or inscription, bewitches the imagination
with something beyond and above all her visible
charms—*
_ The gleam,
The light that never was on sea o- land,
The consecration, ana the poets cream.
This is tno secret of the celebrity of the climate
ot Italy, which is actually detestable in comparison
with that of tho West India Islands. The truth
i-> that hitherto the world has been more influenced
by poetry than science in tho matter of climates.
Thanks to the r.ct.vu eflprts ot soqie of onr. own
coun rymen* it is now'btely io oecomo more en
lightened on ibe subject. The oflicia! Journal has
a long article in c muicudatioQ of what it justly
denominates ? d-.sign conceived by Lt.
Maury, D rector of the Observatory at WashiLg
ton, an-i adapted at the Scientific Conic re, ieo of the
&; d uni >.s*o 'iielobfoidgica? observations bv sea
and land, ail over tho globe.” And the govern
ment of the Pope has honorably oiduinei that the
system and instruments thus proposed be strictly
employed by its murine in tho observatories of the
Papal States. The Holy See has just sanctioned
the institution of the “Roman Society of Naviga
tion,” aa association for the promotion of com
mere*;.
The diplomatic relations between the Holy See
and Sardinia havo boon materially exasperated by
the ministerial measures before the Parliament of
the latter to abolish, or materially modify, the nu
merous convents aud other antiquated ecclesiasti
cal retreats in tho kingdom. The revenues of these
con producing institutions, it appeals, amounts
to several millions, and yet the State Treasury is
taxed for them undar some luw to a large
amount. The Pope, of courec, denounces the
movement, and a Monotorso (admonition or warn
ing,) addressed to tho King, was read a sow days
ago in secret consistory, and cop.es were furnished
to tho Cardinals, with ail the diplomatic documents
aud correspondence. One of the organs of the
papacy tails us that “Pius IX has done with tho
government of Sardinia that which Gregory XVI
did in 1541 with Russia.” The Sardinian Ministry
propose to lay all the papers before Parliament,
and they will thus bo published to tho world.
There wore three deaths among the Cardinals
duringthe last mon.h ail in Italy.
A discovery ha* been made within a sow days of
some secret preparations for an insurrection at
Ancona. Printed documents, apparently written
by Mazzini in London, have beou found in the
hands of scverul persons, who nave been arrested,
and who will doubtless suffer tho dreadful penalty
of the law.
From the Hartford Times .
“Over the Left.”
[The origin of this phiase, aud its peculiar force,
have recently boon discussed in the columns of the
English Notes and Queries.” We copy from tho
September number the following noto, (by a Hart
ford correspondent,) of its early use in Connecti
cut. and of tho construction given it on clerical
authority, by our forefathers, lt appears to have
been used in England in the time of James 11. or
of William and Mary, some twenty years before
Mr. Bevell Waters so “contemptuously” misap
plied it here.”]
Tho following extracts from the Records of tho
Hartford County Court-, in tho (then) American
colony of Connecticut, supply an amusing illustra
tion of tho use aud peculiar significance of this
phraso: At a County Court held at Hartford, Sep
tember 4, 1705.
Whereas, James Steel did commonoo an action
against Bevell Waters (both of Hartford) in this
Court, upon hearing and trial whoroof the Court
gave judgraeut against the said Waters (as in jus
tice they think they ought;) upon the declaring
judgment, the sa d Waters did review to tho Court
in March next; that being granted and entered,
tho said Waters as he departed from tho table, he
said “God bless you over tho Loft shoulder.”—
Tho Court ordered a record to bo mado thereof
forthwith.
A truo copie.
Test, Caleb Stanley, Clerk.
At the next Court, Waters was tried for con
tempt, for saying the words recited, •so cursing
tho Court,’ aud on verdict fined $25. He asked
a review at the following Court, whicji was grant
ed ; and pending trial, the Court asked oounsel of
the Rev. Messrs. Woodbridge and Buckingham,
tho Ministers of the Hartford churches, as to the
common acceptation of tho offensive phrase. Their
reply constitutes a part of tho Reoord, and is ae
follows:
We are of the opinion that those words said on
tho other nici© to bo spoken by lie veil Weters, in
clude (1) prolaueness, by using the name of God
which is holy, with such ill words whereto it waß
joined : (2) that tney carry groat contempt in
them, "rising to_thsjiegreeJt.au, imprecation or .
curse, che words oi a Curse v
temptible that can ordinarily bo used.
T. Woodbridge,
March 7th, 1705-6. 8. Buckingham.
The former judgment was affirmed on review.
This is tho earliest instance of this use of this
phrase I havo mot within England. It is now
very popular with certain classos, aud no roforenoe
to an ecclesiastic tribunal scorns necessary to de
termine its import. Yertaud.
Fbakcib S. Bartow.— Wc are in the receipt of
letteis from various parte of this district; inquir
ing whether the gentleman whose name stande at
head cf this at tide would accept a nomination
for Congress, if tendered nim. No steps have yet
been taken by either barty, that vre are aware of,
to Irring out candidates; yet, that the public mind
is already turning to Mr. Bartow, is shown by the
inquiries to which we hove alluded.
Wo have no authority to speak for Mr. Bartow.
Whether he would accept a nomination, is more
than wo can say. He consented to run before in
deference to the wishes of his friends,and possibly
he would so again, especially as the desire to nomi
nate him seemß to be gonor&l. Be this as it may,
wo think the party should offor him an opportunity
to place himself rigut before the people of tho dis
trict.
He was beaten before by tho Hoaleat misrepresen
tations to which a desperate and unscrupulous par
ty ever rosortod. Brunswick Railrod has never been
built, yet our late representative managed to ride
into Congress upon it. This thing is muderstood
by the people now, though it wen mot two years ago,
and many of them desir< to virdrmase themselves,
no less than Mr. Bartow, against th# rank impos
ture practiced upon them.
A genereus officer {never lsntv© his wounded
behind him, and shall wo do lt&at Mr. Bartow
fell in ths service of bis friends I t&e contest was
not his seeking; it was foreed upon him. Shall
not these f.iends, them, gather ap this wounded
soldior, and meet the antsqroinst who aeecmplishod
his defeat by means the meet ulfair t We think
they should.— Rep.
From the Rochester (_A, T-) DvtUy American*
The Flnt Cronin* or me Snepennlon Bridge.
Susfenbkn Beidoe, March B. —To-day, for the
first time, a locomotive engine orossed the Kailroad
Suspension Bridge over the Niagara rivor at this
place. Although every precaution had been taken
to keep the matter secret, as the passage was to bo
made solely for the personal ODsorvation of the
engineer and builder, Mr. John A. Koebling, of
Trenton, N. J., who wished to avoid all appear -
anco of a public exhibition—yet for an hour or
more, crowds of people essoin led on either shore
in the vicinity of the bridge. At three o’clock,
p. m., the locomotive London, of the Great West
ern Kailway, having on bourd Mr. Koebling, the
writer, and* seven or eight others, started from the
station in Elgin, Canada, and amid the cheering of
the multitude, proceeded to the centre of the
bridge, where it was stopped, and three times
three cheers wore given for John A. Koebling
who stood canopied by the stars and stripes, and
the royal cross of Bt. George.
Then with a deafening whistle, as a wild cry of
exultation that reverberated through the rifted
chasms and along the boiling waters of the Niagara
below, and booming up into azure heaven, when
the “London” moved over to the American side,
where it was greeted in iike manner with the loud
huzzas of the multitude on shore. On returning to
the Canada side and making another trip, every
fear seemed to have left even the most timid, and
both engine and tender seemed to boa struggling
mass of human beings, eaoh clinging, in the ex
citement, wherever they could get a foot-hoid.
The engine and its load, on this occasion, may be
safely set down at thirty tons, and yet it occasioned
in its passage no more perceptible motion in the
bridge than an ordinary wagon and team. During
this second trip, Mr. Koebling, with carefully ad
justed instruments, ascertained that the total de
tection at the oentre caused by the engine and
load at that point, was exactly three inches.
To tho unaided eye no increase of detection at
all coaid be perceived. And this too, it must be
remembered, whilst the bridge is unfinished,
many of the stays and braces are yet to be set,
when a considerable greater degree of stiffness will
be obtained.
California Matter a.
We have been politely savored with the subjoin,
ed extract from a letter dated Napa City, California,
the lSth ultimo. — Charieetcn Countr.
“We have had the coldest winter this year ever
known in California since the change of flag, and
very little rain has fallen: comparatively, however,
thus far there has been a sufficiency for the farm
er.-, and should this season hold oat as it has com
menced, the resalt will be very fine grain crops.
To give you a sample of onr weather at present, I
am writing in a room with two doors and a win
dow, these are all open, and I find it very comfort
able. ,
“There is no local news of any interest going
abont at present, the country seems as a general
thing quiet, except that Judge Lynch seems to be
acquiring more extended jurisdiction, I think
that during the past month throughout the State
there was some nine cases of hanging under this
American system. This state of things is indeed
deplorable, but in some cases seems to be unavoid
able. This country is infested with a set of reck
less, Godless, graceless and good tor nothing men,
too indolent to work or pursue any legitimate craft
or business. The result is that they game, steal
and swindle, and in some par's of the country
where the law of the land has proved ineffectual or
failed to reach these fellows, th 6 people have
thought to administer justice by this summary
method of punishment. I cannot, of eour.-e, jus
tify their course, but think that condemnation
ought not to be bestowed without reflection.
lax Kisdes or Peons.—„\Vir Tori' diarc/. 12.
Councilman lierrigan and Policeman Daniel Linn
have been arrested and committed to jail, charged
with aiding Baker, the murderer of Poole, in ma
king his escape. .
it appears that Baker had lor several days oeen
see r e ted in ft bouse in Jersey Cityj were be was
attended by a female nurse and visited by his
friends. Judge Stuart and a party of pouoe sur
rounded the house on i’ridsy uignt, cat Baker nad
been informed of their approach, and made his
escape. The female was arrested, and gave the
names of all who visited K-ker among them were
the two officials who are m custody. It is sa.d *2OOO
have been subscribed in N ew J er. ey to be paid for
the arrest of Baker. Loser, the brother-in-law of
Poole, who was wounded at the same affray, A is
supposed will die, as mfiammaion use set in,
Turner has nearly recovered.
Arrival of Sttam Vrigal. suaqaehann..
A OCX* UXT OF HiO-CBOUS XOCND THE WOBED.
* The U. S. bteam irigata Susquehanna arrived at
the Philadelphia runty yard, from the Pacific, on
Saturday murninF-ipne sailed trom Valparaiso
; January 14th, and frfcm February nth.
r The S-squehanna Jus bean absent tor several
i years, during widen the basbaen attached to the
List India sqaadronj has played an important part
, in the Japan expedition, has yiaited the Sandwich
Islan s, San i ranoafbandother Pacific per . ,uid
new rsturns to the part where she was built.
The tvilowiDg ietos from our correspondent
gives a c.mplete and,(nghly interesting account
ot the cruise aud serrate at this ateamer, from first
to last:
CarrespondentdS the JBaUimore Sun.
Uwr*i> States Susquehanna, J
Bln adelphia, March 10,1555. )
This war steamer, osie oi the hag strips and pio
ce-.r or the late t-qnafljp, left the n-ivy yard at
Philadelphia on tae 26cfc or December, 1860, bound
to Norfolk, where abe *mvad on tbe 28th, and
remained, preparatory to her departure, until the
month ol June, 1351. yn the 7tii of that month
she started upon her oisUnt cruise and important
mission to the Ikst Indies, China and the Japan
seas, being at that tim® the hag-ship of Com
modore John H. AuhWpLte commander-in-ohief
of the Kast India equadron, whose distinguished
qualities as an efficient commander cannot bo too
greatly admired, and wtios® success as adiscipli
linarian cannot be too highly extolled.
After touching at the island of * Madeira, she
reached Kio de Janeiro bh the26th' of July, where
she was detained two n>>ntha, undergoing exten
sive iepairs, having on -he passage sprung noth
her fore and main masta*>aad found that her ma
chinery in some parts was entirely too weak, and
must be strengthened before proceeding on her
voyage. On the 27th of September she loft Kio,
and alter stopping at of Good Hcp», the
Island ol Mauritius
reached the Island of Z-»Obaf the £d of December. 1
The object oi this visit £*Z*azioaf was to investi
gate and settle, if hud become a
serious controversy for j Am»BCau govern:
.a>*w u«»— ? . * ** -
':<K«n3pCftL. u. t. .U..ODC-O, had
finally hauled down hiatiag and retired from t e
country. That this mailier was promptly aud
properly tettled, and to :he entire satisfaction of
the government, the letter of the then Secretary
ct State (the late Mr. Webster,) addressed to the
commodore immediately upon receiving from him
his report of proceedings, bore ample testimony,
and well might excuse a feeling ol satisfaction on
the part .of him by whom it was rooeived.
On the Bth of Deoember the ship left Zanzibar,
and after touching at I’oinl de Gallo, Ceylon, the
islunds of Penang and Singapore, reaohed Macao
aud Hong Kong on the 4th and sth of February,
1852. From this data until March, 1853, the ship,
in accordance with instructions from home, was
confined within the waters of Hong
Kong, Macao, Canton rive: and Cumsingmoon,
visiting, however, Amoy twice and Manilla once.
At this date, March 20th, Com. Aulie having re
turned to the United States, and the ship being
under the command ol Franklin Buchanan, J£sq.,
favorably known to the service and the country,
she proceeded to Shankhas having on board the
Hon. Humphrey Marshall, commissioner to China.
Early in the month of May, Com. Terry reached
Shanghae in the steamer Mississippi, and a few
days after transferred hisfltg to the Susquehanna.
On the 17th of the montt, the two steamers in
company sailed for the island of Loo Choo, where
they arrived on the 26th. This was the point fixed
upon by the Commodore «s the place of meeting
for tho shipß destined to visit Japan. While
waiting their arrival, the Susquehanna, with the
Saratoga in tow, made a visit to the'Bona Islands,
returning to Loo Choo on the 28d of June. On
the 2d of July, the squadron being ready, sailed
fur Japan and anohored off the town of Urassa on
tho Bth It was during this visit that Com. Porry
made his first landing, attended by a large rotinno
of officers, sailors and marines, under the oom
rnand of Major Zeilin and Capt. Slack, and de
livored to Japaneee officials properly aeoredited
tho letter of the President of the Unitod States to
the Emperor of Japan. On the 17th, the squad
ron left tho bay of Jeddo and stopping on the
way at Loo Choo, reached Hong Kong on tho 7th
of August. From Anguat, 1858, until January,
1854, the Susquehanna was left at Hong Kong,
Macao, Cumsingmoon and Canton river. On the
14th of J anuary, again Btarted for Loo Choo aud
Japan, reaching the latter plaoe on the 17th of
February. This was the second, visit of Commo
dore Pei ry, the result of which has been made
known to the world, and has given his name to
fame, for ho was the honored instrument in being
the first to welcome a now member into tho great
family of nations, thus adding a fresh wreath to
his country’s garland. Before tho departure of
the squadron from Japan, Com. Perry having
transferred his flag to the Powhatan, the Susque
hanna loft for Hong Kong where blio anohored on
the 2d April.
At this date tho Susquohana had been in com
mission throe years and three months, and within
a few days of three years from the United States,
so that the term of service of most of the crow had
already expired. There had been, however, up to
this time, bnt little complaint on their part in re
gard to their detention, the excitement and inter
est nutnrally felt by all to seo the Japan expedition
successfully brought to a close, suppressing lor the
time all private feeling; bnt when, upon the return
ot the ship to Hong Kong, it was found to bs but
too true that a further detention was about to take
place by tho ship being placed at tho disposal of
the Hon. Robert. McLane, tho now commissioner
to China, the discontent aud disaffection of the
crow was but too apparent, and it required all the
care and prudence of the commanding and other
officers of tho ship, (not to spook of tho prudence,
kindness and wincing deportment of the commis
sionor himself, early shown in his intercourse with
all,) to maintain that order and disoiplina so es
sential to the efficiency of a man of war. In this
connection I cannot refrain from observing that it
is a great mistake to suppose that sailors do not
care particularly about these long detentions—that
-iLia only the o1 thorn, and hence
sailors may be treated t if they fir duo natural ties
or natural feelings to e-T them homo. They have
feelings, and, what is more, they are beginning to
conoeive they have rights, and among them ia this
very one of being returned to their homes within
tho throe years for which they arc shipped. This
is the contract between them and the government.
Tho arguments based upon the law authorizing
commanding officers to detain men after tho expi
ration of their service, and giving one-fourth addi
tional pay does not, in their estimation meet the
case, for though they will confess that it is always
read to them, they still look to tho three years as
the contract, and the law just referred to as only
applicable •in extreme cases, otherwise there
would be no limit to it. Those who framed the
law know host whother, in this view, sailors are
right or wrong, and those with whom tho power
of moving ships rests, well know if all the cases
of detention that are from time to time occurring
are of the kind in question. These few remarks
have been indulged in merely from the fact that
tho writer, believing he has seen Iho bad effects
upon discipline of detaining men too long, and
understanding the feelings upon the subject, na
turally desires to see removed from the service,
in whose well being he is interested, all the oauses
of complaint on the part of those to whom we
must look to man our ships in time of war as well
peace.
[And then our correspondent proceeds to give a
lengthy description of the trip of the ship up the
Vang-tsze-Kiang river to the city of Wuhu, the
latter 75 miles above Nankin, and considerably
beyond whoro any foreign vessels had boon before
an account of which, by the same writer, we
published a few months ago, and at which time
Mr. McLane had an official interview (Jnue 19th,
at Kwinsan,) with the venerable Viotory of Sou
chow, at his palace, and whore our Envoy and suit
wore most handsomely entertained. They found
the Grand Canal, which is the great channel of
communication between the north and the south
of China, as well as the Yang-tsze-Kiang river,
which links the east with the west, and furnishes
supplies for that populous region (for it lows for
thousands of miles through a perieot garden,) in
the possession of the insurgents. Later accounts,
however, show a groat change by defeats of the
insurgents, Ac. The Susquehanna finslly return
ed to Hong Kong again on the 17th of August.]
On the 4th of September, with tho U. 8. store
ship Southampton in tow, she took her final de
parture from Hong Kong, bound for the port of
Philadelphia via Japan, Sandwioh Islands and
California. As she passed out of the harbor she
saluted Commodore Perry with thirteen guns,
which was returned by the U. S. steamer Missis
sippi with nine guns, and was cheered by the
United States and English men of war in the har
bor. The run from Hong Kong to Bimoda, Japan,
tho most striking changes were observed by us
all—for the exclusive policy and disposition of the
officials and people was rapidly passing away like
a wreath of Bnow before the noontide sun. On one
or two former visits they wore suspicious and op
posed to all foreign * intercourse, chiefly too
amongst the officers of government and the higher
classes that govern the oonntry in the moßt arbi
trary manner, b»t now we found the most un
bounded confidence in our integrity and honor as
a nation, and a strong desire manifested by the
high and low to bo on the most friendly and social
terms with us. Even the ladies of the country
had laid aside their reserve and shyness which
before characterized them, excluding us from even
a sight of their bewitching charms, many of whom
rival, in point of beauty of person as well as ele
gance of manners, our own fair countrywomen.
Os course I speak now of the flower of the coun
try, whose unobtrusive virtues and accomplish
ment foster and adorn Japanese homes as gracefully
and graciously as the matrons and daughters of
England or America, who are distinguished the
world over fer throwing a lustre over domestic
life. The country for miles was thrown open to
us without let or hindranoe, and the peasantry
were always delighted to see us, giving us a warm
welcome to their simple homes, and looking upon
n» as worthy of their friendship and fellowship.
Japan's future can never oe asher pact.
You have every variety of scenery in Japan,
from the noble lake to the forest orowned hill, and
tho beautiful landscape burning with the vermilion
and the gold to the towering mountain, whose
summit is covered with eternal snow, and com
manding, as a sentinel, for hundreds of miles, the
provinces and ths cities of Japan.
The Japanese in their physioal conformation dif
fer materially from the Chinese, for the appearance
of the former is perfectly unique and peculiar.
Their oountenanoes are pre-eminently distinguish
ed for a feminate softness, tinged with a hue of
sadness land as prepossessing as they are graceful m
their movements and everything which become the
elegant gentleman. Their easy walk is the very
D-atrv of motion. They are remarkable for their
self-possassionaß well as their dignified deport
ment, aTd seldom are known to manifest the least
The complexion of higher classed (such
L tte of the Blood and the nobles of the
land which I met on ay way to the capital of the
country, in the cities of Kanagawa and Aasaoca
and Baw at the interviews with the Commodore) is
a rich olive, their foreheads high, and their eyes
dark, while the complexion of the Chinese has a
cadaverous appearance, foreheads low, eyes smaL,
and their expression of countenance reminds you
of a pewter button set in dingy lard. In one word
the Chinese are common alay, while the Japanese
are pure porcelain.
The Japanese temples are most beautifully and
eligibly situated on the highest hills and in the
most charming groves, sou enter them generally
through rows of choice trees and wild japonioas,
which are as high as our ornamental trees whioh
sh.de our dwellings. They are not distinguished
either for architectual tastes or beauty, and have
no storied aisles and fretted roofs, but are large,
primitive structures, with ornamental doorways
and expos'd rafters, resembling the temples seen
all over China. They are neat and clean, and the
floors are covered with mat*. They have no chim
neys for, like the house, they are warmed by bra
iders’. The most indifferent, painting adorn the
walls of these temples, and m front of these you
always find bells for summoning the people, font*
of holy water, and numa/ous huge idols. The
highly ornamented alter is the only thing which
attracts and retains your attention, for, were you
not among heatnens, it would almost persuade
you that you are in aBo man Cats, olio temple. The
priests shave their heads, connt their beads, wear
long robes, and the service is attended by the
light.eg of candies, the burning of inoenae, and
the ringing of bells. The striking resemblance
between the externals and ceremonies of the two
religions is very remarkable, and must have ap
peared to all who visited them. The priests wno
. officiate in these temples are under the vow of
oelit»cv, and are supported by the voluntary oon
tributions of the people. The temples are p:inci
pally Bud hist, and the worshipers who throng
; them are idolaters.
Ou the morning of the 24ih of September the
Susquehanna got under way, and stood ontot the
harbor and proceeded on her voyage to the Sand
wich Islands, wnich she reached in twenty three
days, and thence to San Francisco iu eleven days.
This establishes, beyond question, the practica
bility of steam navigation between Chius and Cali
fornia, via Japan aud the andwich Islands. In
this passage of tho Sucqnehanua, it was more ne
cessary to look to economy in coal than to attain
gieat speed, and though, of course, every
effort was made to combine the two as much as
possible, still the former was paramount. The
busquehauna. thongh a good sea boat, has never
yet in fact been in condition to fully test ber pow
ers under steam, and if in condition would of
course be found considerably behind o*’ r AtlanCe
steamers in point ot speed. In the contemplated
line ot steamers from California to Chino, Shang
hae, no aoubt, will be the starting point on that
sido, and this would make tho distance between
the two places shorter than the route ot the Bus
quehanna. There can be but litt'e doubt that good
aveamers such as are up with the times in model
and machinery, with the usual arrangements at
the depots lor rapid coaling, will be able lo make
the passage to und from China aud California, via
islands and Japan, within tbirty-
Alter haviDg discharged about half the crow ia
California, at their own request, and filled up the
deficiency with now men, the Susquehanna being
again ready for sea, left ban Francisco on tho 25th
Oi November, and re .clied Acapulco, Mexico, the
sth ol December; leaving thero or. he 12t-h, reach
ed Valparaiso, Chiii, the l»t of January, and thence
on tiie 14th instant, passing round Capo Horn,
reached Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,on the 4thof Feb
ruary. It may bo remarked ti.at iheso runs are
all good, but particularly the one fioui Vulpraiso
round the Horn to Rio, bfciug only twenty days,
the quickest, I believe, on record.
Oa the llth of February tho 'Susquehanna is
again underway, and after a pleasant passage of
fP <u * s - ■:[
tho 9'h instTand tho ponui i _,:i
from which sne first took her departure, havihg
bean in commission four years and two month.*,
and throe years and nine months abseil t, from tho
Unitod S ates. In her oircuit round tire world,
and in visiting tho-various places incidental to hor
cruise, she has * teamed sixty thousand miles, and
thus may bo considered to have made a trial trip
us remarkable in length aud the number of places
visited as curious in t ct.
On Wednesday morning last the first and only
man fell overboard (Joseph Shaarmau, ordinary
seaman) while blowing a heavy galo in the gulf
stream, but he was soon picked up and brought on
board in safetj, by the interpidity and .-kill ol Lt.
Cooper, who was himself knocked overboard by
tho tackle as the boat touched the water. It as o -
wards required groat delicacy and fkiil to hoist up
the boat in the heavy sea, which was every moment
increasing, and in 15 minutes more it would I ave 1
been impossible to have saved tho man. 1
Left the St. Lawrence at Valparlso to sailed when
reliovod j tho Independence bad sail from Kio for 1
that purpose, about the middle of January.
# The Susquehanna, is the first steamer that over '
circumnavigated tho Globe, and during hot entire ;
cruise I have witnessed with pride how hor corn
manding officers have guarded the right and pro
perty of American citizens with vigilance, and
protected them with energy. They have always
respected the flag of other nations, and have de
manded the same for their own. Tho U. S. steam
er Mississippi, commanded by Capt. Lee, home
ward bound, fell in wiih us.
Pacific Hail road Explorations.
From a notice in tho Now York Herald, of tho
“Roportof the Secretary of War on tho several
Pacific Railroad Explorations,” it appears that
tho extreme Northern route, between the 47th and
49th parallels of latitude, starting from St. Paul,
in Minnesota, and striking tho Pacific near tho
mouth of tho Columbia, in Oregon, will requiro a
road allowing for assent and descent, of 2207 miles.
Estimatod coat, $180,871,000. The eoccnd route,
(Mormon,) of the 41st parallel, commencing on
tho navigable waters of the Missouri, passing
across the Great Basin to the Sierra Nevada
chain, terminating just above San Francisco, dis
tance 3081 miles, cost $116,095,000. Tho obsta
cles to both tho routes arc the tunnelling of moun
tains, bridging of rivers, scarcity of timber, wide
deserts and cold-climate.
The third route, of tho 83th parallel, known as
Benton’s Great Central Route, is pronounced by
the Engineers as utterly impracticable from its
mountain obstructions. Estimated length from
Westport to San Francisco, 2080 r iics.
yrhe jfourth route, ot the 86th parallel (Senator
Rusk’s route,) beginning at Fort Smith, in Arkan
sas, is regarded by tho Engineers os almost as bad
as Benton’s. Estimated cost, $169,210,265.
Tho fifth ronto, or the extreme Southern route,
is near the 82d parallel, via Texas, New Mexico,
El Passo and tho Gila, to tho Pacific. Tho esti
mated distanco from Fulton in Arkansas, to San
Pedro, on the Pacific, is 1618 miles—equated
lonth, allowing for ascents and docents, 2289 miles.
Estimated cost, $68,970,000.
The advantages of this ronto, “that it is practi
cally a third shorter than any of tho others be
tween tho Mississippi and the Pacific—that it goes
by the flunk of tho Rocky Mountains and tho
Siorra Nevada chain, instead of going ov; r or un
der them—that the route is over a region ot olova
tod table land requiring little or no grading—and
that the soi' is dry and free from snow from ono
end to tho other, except occasional light falls in
New Mexico. The drawbacks of this route are—
that after leaving Arkansas, it is a continuous
desert lo the Pacific, without timber and without
water except at an oasis hero and-there, at long
distances apart. Tho Socrotary of War proposes
to snpply water by artesian wells, and loUanspOTt
the necessary timber from tho two ends of tho road
to the- bridge over the desert.”
The Herald truly remarks that these are the
results of careful scientific explorations by highly
accomplished engineers',' of the severer routes,
from the extreme Northern to the extreme South
ern route; and it is only necessary to consult
one of tho latest maps of tho United States to soo
at a glance that tho only really available route ia
that of the extreme South, via El Paoo und the
Gadsden country, a howling desert though it be*.
The cost ia about half that of tho best of tho other
routos, and a thousand miles of distance are saved.
lt may now be considered as settled tha* there
is but one practicable route to the Pacific, —tho
extreme Southern routo, and “tho only remaining
question then is tho oost, the time required to
build a railroad of two thousand miles long over
an uninhabited desert, tho workine l aud their
provisions, the timber and the material of all kinds
to be supplied from tho two extremities.”
Great is Yankee enterprise, but wo doubt wheth
er the Pacific Railroad wiil be built for the next
hundred years. Long boforo that time, California,
the golden star of tho West, may have shot from
her sphere in our federal system, and a rloun ot
her siaterfplanets followed in her train.— Richmond
IDispatch.
Ihdiawa BanXk.—The Indi ina Legi laturo his
passed the bills amending the free bank law and
the bill chartering tho Stato Bank ana branches,
notwithstanding the Governor’s veto, and both
bills are now laws.
The free bank bill increases the amount of se
curity to bo deposited to one dollar and ten cents
to every dollar issued. Tho State bank bill creates
a new State Bank, with branches. The charter of
the old one expires in two years. Tho new bank
will be organized in July and the branches iu Sep
tember ; but they will be merely organised and a
small instalment paid on the stock, when tho ma
chine will remain in etatu quo until tho charter of
the old bank expires. Tho Indianapolis Journal
speaks as follows of the iaw:
“We have now a free bank system as tightly
tied up, we think, as ono can be made, aud gtvo
the bankers room to breathe. If properly enforced
we do not think it possible for the bill-holder to
be injured to any considerable extent by a b nk
suspension. .The Btato Bank bill was amended in
the House by striking out all that transferred to
the new organization the State’s interest in tho old
bank, so that those acting under it will not got tho
benefit of the State’s funds even byway of a loan.
Whether the want of that provis on will interfere
with the organization under tho bill is a matter
about which there appears to be difieront opinions.
At all events, we have now banks enough provi
ded for, and as much time and labor wore spent
upon these measures in the committee before they
went to the two Houses, and both were thoroughly
discussed before their passage, we have some as
surance that they wiil lack nothing that attention
and industry can bestow.”
Iu addition to the increased deposites of securi
ties required f-omthe free bank? l , they are also
required, within six months, to establish a clear
ing house in Indianapolis, and to redeem the bills
of all the banks at a discount of not over ono per
cent., and receive each other’s notes, whether they
have failed or not, in payment of debts.
Eibe 1 Fibe 11 —We understand that great dam
age was sustained by numbers of citizens in vari
ous parts of tho oonoty on Friday last, by fires in
the old fields and adjacent woodier ds. An im
mense amont of fencing was dfetroyeand tho
growing timber seriously injured. Wo are sur
prised that fire should be so carelessly used on
plantations as almost every one is in the daily hab
it of doing. The wonder is, that so little damage
has grown ont of it.
The dwelling house on the plantation of Henry
Hull, jr. Esq., was consumed by lire last week, wo
learn, together with all the furniture, &e., of Mr.
Sykes, tho overseer.
counties" of property was much
greater than here—fodder-stacks, corn crops, and
ott buildings, and in some instances, dwelling
houses having been utterly consumed by the de
vouring element.— Athens Watchman.
Fmxs in Bceee.—We learn from a friend that
the fires lately prevailing along the line of the rail
roads 'and in the interior, swept through the county
of Eurko, with most disastrous results, ihe de
struction of property is such as never before fell
upon its inhabitants by Providential visitation.
A single gentleman, Mr. Berry Crozier, is men
tioned as an example, who lost his whole corn crop,
every panel of fence on hia plantation, his stables
and one or two horses. Most sincerely do we
sympathies with the sufferers. Last year the crops
in that county were (we have understood) unusual
ly fine. To say nothing of the loss of other pro
perty, the general destruction of fences at this
season must so far interfere with the usual plan
tation operations as seriously to limit the crop of
1355. Bach must be the effect wherevsr the late
fires have prevailed. —Savannah Courier.
“Business is very dnll here still; property has
depreciated in value a good deal, consequently
everything i 3 dull; however, 1 don’t think that
the indication is against the prosperity of the
oountry, as many argue. The fact of the matter is
that, for the last five or six years, the resources of
this country have been developed most rapidly,
and so far as its advantages are concerned it ranks
with most of the old States. Now, what we want
is population; the population of the entire State
is not more than that of tee city of Philadelphia,
consequently labor is very high and entirely con
trols capital. People are now becoming alive to
the importance of this fact. Business in all its
departments has been overdone too much, and it
will probably take two years for the country to
recover; after which we will, in my opinion, again
see a similar degree of prosperity as existed some
years past.”
A Moemon Pxpeb.—The mormons have com
menced, in New York, the publication of a paper,
called the Mormon, devoted to the spread of their
principles. It defends polygamy as an ordinance
from Gcd, the Christian world having been labor
ing under a delusion on this subject for over
eighteen hundred years. Mahomme-danism is in
danger of extinction on the Eastern Continent- It
would be a little dangerous if it should spring up
in fall force on the Western Continent.
Aoctdikt ox the Ofeuxz Bbench Koan. — Just
after the cars left Columbus en the morning of the
10th inst., they came in contact with a two horse
wagon and team, instantly killing one of the hor
ses and tearing the wagon to pieces. The owner,
Mr. Coleman was sitting in the wagon at the time of
. the aocident, and providentially escaped with very
F slight bruises. The cars were not jostled.—(Jo
■ IwntAU Imt*.
From the Charleston Courier.
' The Recent Conflagrations in tbe Uootl.
. We received by yesterday’s mail the subjoined
| letter, dated—
“ Columbia, Eichland District, March 12.—1 am
sorry to inform you that there has been a vory de
structive tire raging for nearly a week past in tho
woods throughout tho District, and a great deal of
valuable property has been destroyed, and in some
instances several lives have been lost, and cattle
and horses burnt—among which I would bring to
your notice the following:
“The dwelling house and outbuildings of Col.
Thomas B. Clarkson, situated on his plantation,
called Middiebnrg, on the Wateree rivor, in this
district, was destroyed by lire on Friday last, the
flames communicating trom the adjacent woods,
which have been somo days in conflagration. Tho
house was built about twenty-throe years ago, by
Thomas R. Vardell and Albert Ells, of Charleston,
and was valued together with the outbuilding?, at
from seven to eight thousand dollars. There was
was no insurance on the property.”
We have also been favored with the following
extract from a letter dated—
“ Columbia, March 12.—The Greenville and Co
lumbia Railroad has not snstai ued any damage by
the firo of last Friday and Saturday. The Char
lotte Ro»d is considerably damaged, and will sus
tain much loss by tho destination of wood and
timber. The destruction of property sb far as
heard from iB almost incredible. Five or six fam
ilies within ten miles of this place are left without
even a change of clothes.”
.We publish a letter from Beech Island, S. C.,
giving a melaueholy account of destruction in that
neighborhood. The sufferers are among tho most
estimable people of that State.
We give, also, a letter from Lawrenceville, de
tailing similar disasters, and loss of lifo.
“Beech Island, S. C., March 9. —Messrs. Edi
tors :—I write to inform you of one of tho most
disastrous Arcs that has ever occurred in the
country. Tho firo originated by the carelessness
of a woman by tho name of Griffin, burning seme
ashes in or near her enclosures. On the flery ole
; ment i-usfcsa. destroying every ittr' * ** ->er.h •
-a. us 4toso*e- - >'- m. Wilson!
destroying his dwelling, meat ft u»v barne, sta
bles, &c., not saving one dollar’s worth ; next It
reaches the roeidenoo of Mr. A. N. Dioks, des
troying his burn and stables, with thoir contents,
and by considerable exertion of neighbors, both
male and female, his dwelling was saved, with the
loss of ail his fencing. Mr. Wm. Wilson lost every ;
panel of his fencing. Next it reaches an old wo- 1
man by the name of E. Glover, destroying all she 1
had, dwelling, &c.; she is vory poor. Mr. R. J. 1
Haukiuson’s barn and kitchen caught on firo, also
his palings, but were saved by considerable exer- *
tions; it has destroyed nearly all the fencing J
around his entire plantation. Mr. Thomas Net- >
son lost all his fencing, and came very near losing <
his dwelling. Mr. M. M. Hall the groator portion
of his fencing ; Mr, Simkius, lobl lenoing ; Mr. i
Hardin, fencing; Mr. Westbrook, fencing; Mr. -
D E. Wright lost fonoing, and it was with oou- 1
siderable exertion that bis residence could be 1
saved ; also Mrs. M. Hankinson’s and my own. t
Mr. Aaron A. Clarke lost his kitchen tho same 1
day. 1
“ I have moroly given you an outline. Ho one
can form any idea of its extent, unless they have <
seen ono of the large Western prairies on fire. '
The extent of tho damage is not known as 1 writo, 1
S o’clock P. M., having just returned from the fire. J
It is still buruing in the pine woods, and there is i
no stopping it. “ Yours, vory respectfully, ’
A. P. B." <
“ Ladxexsvillb, Maboh 10.—Farmers along the
road to thi3 point, have aoted incautiously in
buruing brush heaps, the wind being so high as j
to render their exertions unavailing, should the ;
firo get the mastery over them.
“ Along the Railroad, I experienced quite a soa j
of lire on both sides of the road, burning the track
some ono hundred yards; and about two to four
hundred cords of wood, that was behind us, catch
ing.
“ A negro woman was killed a few miloa from
this town last evening, from the falling of the
burning timber, which she was endeavoring to put
out. F.”
The Wilmington (N. C.) Journal of Monday
evening says:
“ A destructive firo, we rogret to learn, has
broken out in the woods, in the upper part of
New Hanover and the lower part of Bladen, also
in Columbus county. We-learn that the forcing
of whole plantations have been swept off’ by tho
flames, Green Swamp, in Columbus com. is
said to have been on fire for several days. The
fire was still raging at last accounts, extending to
wards Duplin county.”
The Recent Conflagration.
Further accounts ftom the interior famish par
ticulars of severe losses sustained by the planting
interest.
The Winnsboro, 8. C. Eogistor informs us that
“along the Charlotte Railroad tho losses, if aggre
gated, are tremendous. Borne considerable portion
of the track was burnt. But through the energy
and promptness of the President and Chief Engi
neer, tho ropairs wore made sufficiently for the
accommodation train to come through on Saturday
though delayed an hour and a half by the disagree
ment of the conductors on the up and down trains
as to which should give the way to tho other. Tho
loss we aro gratified to say was not severe.”
The following list of sufferers has been furnished
tho Editor of tho Register: Edward Kennedy, A.
Dominey, John Hinnant, Jas. F. Kennedy, Jesse
Perry, William and Oliver Beckham, had thoir
houses burnt; a Mr. Johnson, son of William
Johnson, had his stables and a horse burnt; Hamp
ton Wooten, R. K. Harton, Dr, 8. W. Bookhardt,
Andrew MeClenand, Osmond Woodward lost
abount two thousand panels of foncing, the estate
of Jesse Owens, Harrison Jones, ostato of M. A.
M. Doggo, General P. I>. Cookni, that aoctiou of
the District alt suffered largely. In *-!.q dDovUluu
of Gladden’s Grove, Wm. Marion, D. Hall, J. E.
Caldwell, M. Gladden, B. Boulware were more or
less sufferers.
From about Monticello we also learu that sgreat
deni of fencing was consumed, among the sufferers
woro: William Dawkins, Dr. McMahon, Charnel
James, Isaac Morris, W. M. Sims, J. B. Davis, and
Mrs. J. Eabb. We also learn that tho village of
Monticello escaped vory narrowly.
Over at Liberty Hill many persona lost thoir
fencing, and Capt. John Jones met with a total loss
of his dwelling house, furniture, and ovorything
within. His loss is represented a3 being very se
vere. _
In the vicinity of this place, D. W. Aiken, Da
vid Aiken, J. F. Gamble, R. E. Ellison, and J. B.
McCnnts lost fonoing. Mr. David Aiken loßt near
three hundred panels.
We nevor heard of a more general conflagration.
We doubt very muoh ftom all we have board, that
a single District or neighborhood in the Btato has
escaped. ,
From Newberry District wo have received in
formation through tho Mirror that, owing to the
high winds during Friday last serious damage was
caused by the spread of fire. The Mirror says :
“ This morning being cloudy, with a little rain
seemed favorable to putting out tire in any rubbish
that remained on the farm*. This was done by
many and the wind soon rising to almost a huri
oano, the fires broke bounds, and beoame porfoot
ly unmanageable. Mr. Robert Btowart had a large
amount of fbneo burned on his plantation near
this pine. On Captain Hall’s plantation and
from thero on in tho direction of Htonoy Battory,
tho loss in fencing has been great. Who were
the sufferers we have not yet learnod. Fire broke
out in the Saluda plantation of Chancellor John
ston, and burned to and crossed Bnsh River into
the plantation of Major Harris, also burning a
great amount of feneo. In the neighborhood of
Dr. John K. Gary a large amount of fence was
burned, we have not loarned who were tho suf
ferers. , Near Beth Eden th* fenoing burned is
represented as being great. Groat damage was
done the plantations of Mr. G. B. Booxer, Jamas
Sloan and others by fire. We have heard of no
houses being burned, except an old barn and
stables, unoocupied, on a plantation near Capt.
M. Halls.
I “It is a sad calamity to those who havo suffered,
coming at a time when it will be difficult to repair
the damage in time to pitch their orops.”
We learn from a friend that Hodger’s Hotel,
situated at the foot of the Saluda Mountain, near
the North Carolina line was totally destroyed by
fire on Friday last.
This Hotel, was a very extensive building and
I is woli known to tho traveling community as one
of tbe moot popular “stopping plaoos” in tho
oountry. .
We also learn that Hawkin’s Hotel, which is
six miles this side of the “Hodgors’ House” was
consumed on the samo day.— Columbia Times.
From the Journal it Meeaemger.
Dublin, Laurens Co., Ga., March 10,1855.
Measra. Editora. —There is nothing more com
mon thar to hear of fires, and great destruction of
property therefrom, in town and cities. Wo have
experienced the sad consequences of fire in the
country.
On yesterday, which was perhaps the most win
dy and blustering day of the season, the fire in not
less than a dozen farms in this oounty became
utterly unmanageble. The consequence was an
extensive and indiscriminate destruction of fences
timber, herbage, grass, trees, and in some eases
houses and even stock. The damage to the whole
county of La arena oannot be less than SIO,OOO or
S2O 000. The principal sufferers heard from are
Messrs. Wm. Adams, Wm.D. Coney, IS. J. Blaek
shear, F. Hightower, John Perry, Br., './at
son, Faircloth, John Jones, and Wm. G. and
James Wright.
It happed to our lot to be an observer of ono of
the greatest of these fires. We have never wit
nessed, nor do we ever wish to witness, a scene
mors sublimely awful than that whioh was presen
ted to us yesterday afternoon. The sun was Biill
above the horizon, but hia beams were totally extin
guished by the smoke and Cinders floating in the
atmoiphere. In the distance was reared a wall of
fire, stretching far beyond the reach of vision ; no
living being was to be seen; nothing was heard but
the low, solemn roar of the conflagration; and
while each tree was the flagstaff of a banner of
fire, the rapid flames rose from the earth, and
rolled away in great volumes of smoko into the
skies.
The suffocation produced from the burning veg
etables, timber, fences, Sc c., was almost insupport
able at the distance of a mile„and for a moment wo
lost ail hope of being able to check the progress of
the flames.
You may form tome idea of the rapidity with
whioh the fire advanced, when you are informed
that 40 out of 70 head of swine, and a fall grown
dog, were overtaken, surrounded and devoured by
the flames. The burning of a prairie oould not
have been more frightful or disastrous. A.
Oorrtapondenceof the Baltimore Bun.
California Land Claims.
Washington, March 11. —Tha Supreme Court
yesterday adjourned, after a session of ninety
seven days, and disposing of seventy-eight cases.
The most important of the cases decided are • hose
in relation to the California land titlo. The opin
ions of the court as delivered yesterday, in the
Archibald Kitcbie case, by Justice Nelson, and the
Fremont case by the Chief Justice, will go far to
settle many other land titles in California. In both
of these great cases the court has decided in favor
of the claimants. Two points seem to be settled
by these decisions, to wit: That grants of Missouri
land are valid; and second, that no grant is void
on account of non-compliance with the conditions
of the grant.
These cases were very * bly conducted and ar
gued before the court, by the Attorney General
for the United States, and by Chancellor Bibb for
Bitchie, and W. Carey Jones and others for Fre
mont. Justices Catron and Campbell dissented
from the opinion of the court in the Fremont case.
The Californians will be glad to learn that so
much progress hos been made towards quieting
her titles in that State.
FlobeHwK, Feb. 6, 1655.—Prince Demidoff, the
rich Russian, has advertise 1 in the official journal
for a loan of $200,000 at five per cent. His banker
propose to issue bonds of twenty thousand dollars
to that amount, redeemable in five years, binding
upon the Prinoe’a estate in Tusoany and his in
valuable mines in Kussia. It is well known that
he placed the immense revenues of his mines at
the service of his master, the Cxar, at the com
mencement of the war. Hence probably this ex
traordinary call for a loan.— Cor. Newark Daily
Advertiser.
Charitable Deed. —Hon. John Covodo has
given to the poor of Pittsburg. Pa., 18,000 bushels
of coal, which the Pennsylvania, Railroad Compa
ny agree to transport to the city free of charge.
VOL. LXIX.—NEW SERIES VOL, CIX.—NO. 12.
From Savannah Courier, lsf h inst.
Later from California.
i By the steamship Isabel we havo received Cali
fornia dates one week later than tho last previous
i advices. We havo tho San Francisco Evoning
■ News of tho 15tli ult., which, as it arrived hero on
> yesterday evening, made the trip in twenty-fivo
F days. It is a quicker passage than any Californian
i journal has ever before mado to this office. This
* expedition is owing to the completion of tho
1 Panama Railroad. Passengers woro oxpectod to
roach New York in 21 days.
The intelligence by this arrival is of no great
interest. The Legislature continued from time to
time its senatorial bailotings. Dr. Gwiti, whose
chances saoinod at tho latest previous dates to havo
grown desperate, is gaining strength. On tho
4Sth ballot, which occurred February 14th, ho re
ceived 4S votes, which is six moro thau-had pre
viously boon cast (or him. On the same day both
houses invited Gen. Wool within the bar of their
respective chambers, and took a recess of twenty
minutes, that all might welcomo tho veteran
soldier to tho capital of the Stato. Another Demo
cratic caucus w»s proposed. The increase in
Gwiu’s vote is doubtless owing to tho fact that
McCorkol, hitherto a candidate, has been with
drawn by his frionds.
A meeting of the Chinese of San Francisco was
held on tho night oi the 18ili, to form an Emigra
tion Association, to raise funds and determine
upon a place to which to emigrate. Thoy complain
that by a recent docisiou of tho Supremo Court 6f
tho State, thoy aro deprived of all rights as citizens,
and that by the action of tho white people in the
mines, they aro oxoluded from working therein,
thoroby throwing out ol' employment hundreds of
their countrymen, who have no other moans of
support.
Tho livening News learns that Utah Territory
will probably bo deeidod upon as tho country to
which tho mops of these Celestials will bo turned.
Greater religious and moral treedom, and a m
tolerant public opinion being vouchsafed toth
Os business matters, wo find tho followin' *
weak, some rain here aud in the iotorior; |
yet w-itijueu rtOmph-.ints reach ns of scarcity of
water in the mining distriots, oa'enlatod to limit
tho yield of tho mines. The demand for goods,
although larger than the week previous, has no:
been heavy, and limitod almost entiroly to aniolos
of groceries and provisions, principally to supply
the actual demands of trado, although iu ono or
two articles thero has prevailed u speculative
feeling.
From the Sandwich Islands. —Late arrivals at
Sau Francieoo from Honolulu brought Sandwich
Island dates to January 29th. Wo find the follow
ing among the items of intelligence from that
qt artor:
Discontinuance or Negotiations for Annexa
tion.—On January 24th, Mr. Gregg, U. S. Commis
sioner, rocoivod a despatch from Mr. Wyllie, the
Minister of Foreign Eolations, stating that the
latter had been ordered by tho King to discontinue
tho negotiations for the annexation of the Islands
to tho Uaited States, commenced and carried on by
his late Majesty Kamehameha HI.
Protest. —On January 25th Commandor Bailey,
of tho U. 8. sloop-of-war St. Mary’H, entered a
strong protest, through tho Commissioner, to the
Hawaiian Government, against tho language of the
King’s Proolamation of December 28th, whioh
states “that tho naval force of the United States
would bo employed in protecting the King’s sover
eignty.”
Tho wild scheme of annexation, tho consumma
tion of which a while ago was soon promised, has
received an effectual quietus. Indood tho accounts
look very much aa though a diplomatio "esll” has
boon practiced upon thepnblio. Tho San Francis
co Nows more than intimates as much iu the fol
lowing paragraph;
We havo, we apprehond, boon rather humbug
ged about the annexation of the Hawaiian or Sand
wich Islands to tho United States. From a very
reliable and respectable gentleman, of this city,
■who has recently been on a visit to aud returned
from these Islands, wo learn that there never was
any actual treaty providing for thoir annexation to
tho United Stales drawn up or signod by either
one of tho Contracting powers. Various proposi
tions were made by our Government, and various
communications passed botwoon tho Seorotar.y of
State, at Washiugton, aud our Commissioner at
tho Islands. There were also, many diplomatio
notes exchanged on this subject botwcon our Com
missioner and tho late King’s Secretary of Foreign
Affairs, but tho basis of no actual treaty was ever
agreed upon.
It is said that tho British Consul alarmed tho
natives by telling them that in ease of annexation
they would bo considered inYhe same light as uo
groes are in the United Stales. It is even sug
gested that tho nativo chiefs alarmed by ronorts
from this country of tho oonelusion of an annexa
tion treaty by the late King, secretly poisoned him
to defeat the project.
Court News — Rkoei;tion os Font ion Represen
tatives.—Tho Now King Kamehameha IV., hold
a Court on Tuesday, tho 16th January, to receive
the Representatives and Consuls of foreign na
tions, and the commanders and officers of foreign
ships of war in port.
To the diplomatio aud oonsular corps, and the
officers of the men of war, his Majesty returnod
suitablo replies.. To the consular corps ho said :
Tho geographical position of my islands is
indeed suoh as to point out plainly enough our
policy—to make our ports what Providence des
tined them to bo: places of sufoty, rofage and
refreshment for the ships and merchants of all
countries.
To the officers of tho men of war ho said:
The ports of my Island will always be open to
reooivo tho vessels and ships of war of tho three
nations which you represent—the tliroo greatest
maritime powers of tho earth—the three greatest
supporters ni' tho indopondonco of my Kingdom.
Visit of the Cadets to Aususta. —lt is proper
to state in explanation of the proceedings below,
that tho appointment of the Committee was mado
at the time of the visit of the Cadets to Angnata.
As they dispersed for their respective homos with
out having a favorable opportunity for the roqnired
meeting, they havo, on reassembling uftor their
winter vacation, carried out their original purpose,
by adopting resolutions expressivo of thoir sense
of tho obligations undor which they havo been
placed by tho officers of the railroads and tho uu
thoritioß and pooplo of the oily of Augusta.—Mari
etta Advertiser,
Georgia Military Instit utb i
March Bth, 1855. ’ f
At a mooting of tho Cadets of tho Georgia Mili
tary Institute, held at 5 F. M. on tho 7th inst., the
committee appointed to draft resolutions expres
sive of the feelings of the corps, in view ot the
kind attention and courtesy extended to them
daring thoir late visit to the Stato Fair at Augns
ta, mado the following report:
Wo, the Cadets of the Georgia Military Institute,
desirous of expressing our feelings in view of the
courtcßy oxtendod to us by tho Superintendents
of the Western A Atlantic and the Georgia Rail
roads, and the hospitality and attention exhibited
to us by the City Couuoil and peopio of Augusta,
duriug our visit to ths late Agricultural Fair held
in that city:
Resolved, That the thanks of tho corps be ten
dered to tbe Superintendents and other officers of
tho Georgia and Stato Beads for their liberality in
granting us u passage, free of charge, and to the
City Counoil and people of the city of Augusta, for
their kind invitations aud gonerons hospitality.
Resolved, That wo ohorißh with grateful senti
ments tho remembrance ol tho attention and kind
ness shown to us by the citiaons of Augusta.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be
transmitted to the City Council of Augusta, and
also to each of tho Superintendents of the above
named Roads, and that thoy be published in the
Cherokoo Advocate und Augusta Constitutionalist.
C. M. Fohstth,
E. F. Lawson,
C. 11. Clmstead, -Committee.
J. G. I'em'kh,
C. H. What. J
Tho above resolutions wore unanimously adopt
ed. The meeting then adjourned.
R. S. Camp, Chairman.
J. B. Lawbknoe, Secretary.
Mu. Soule and the Cuban Junta. —Mr. Soule
refuses to unburthen himself, for the present at
least, at tho bidding of the New York Cuban Jun
ta. To tho agont who went to Washington to
press on his acceptance a public reception, ho de
clined any ovation, insisting, “that whilst ho was,
as it wore, on trial about tho issuos which had
grown out of his late mission, it would be unbe
coming in him to let tho publio sentiment bo fore
stalled by any demonstration through which his
friends might he disposed to show him their sym
pathies.” Mr. Soule shows good sense in declin
ing public reception under tho circumstances in
which ho is placed, and especially in refusing to
receive it from an association ot foreigners who are
covertly violating the laws of this country by in
triguing against Spain. At a safe distance from
the graup of tho Captain General, these windy he
roos indulge in the moat terrible paper demonstra
tions in favor of Caban liberty, and have already
issued more proclamations, held more celebrations,
and delivered more fiery orations, than were
dreamed ot by tho,meu of practical action who
achieved the liberties of this country. Whatever
may be their merits as private gentlemen, they
must be aware that in the public capaoity in which
they present themselves they can oarn nothing but
ridioule, and tho honors they would ahower on
Mr. Scnie would but deepen the diatrust with
which the intelligent public sentiment of the coun
try already regards him. —Baltimore American.
Bcenos Aykean Afeaim A letter from Buenos
Ayres, dated 26th of December, is published in
the Now York Tost, which gives some matters of
interest in that oountry. The victory gained by
General Hornos over tho invaders of Buenos
Ayres, has saved that province from being forced
into a confederation with the other Argentine
provinces. Urquiza, President of the Confedera
ted Government, is supposed to have instigated
the invasion. lie has made the llueHO.s Ayreans
an offor of permanent peace, which has been ac
cepted. The peace thus oonoludod recognizes Die
province of Buenos Ayres as u distinct and inde
pendent State. Mr. Fodon, resident minister
from the United States government to the Argen
tine confederation, arrived at Buonos Ayres In
October. Astor spending a few weeks in town,
he proceeded to Parana, the seat of government,
accompanied by Dr. Kennedy, formorly of Phila
delphia, as hie secretary. Mr. Peden, it iB said
speaksbpanish and English.
The Germantown, Commodore Lynch, is at
Buenos Ayres. The wheat crop is said to be un
usually abundant and of good quality. Vegeta
bles arescarce and high. A community of Yankee
gardeners, it is said oould mako a fortune by rais
ing vegetables for the city. The wool clip is very
large; but is all going to Europe, and in the same
■ direction the hides, tallow, bones and horns ate
going also. Tha low prices offered for these ai
ticles in the United States markets is the cause.—
1 Baltimore American.
The Ice Crop Harvested.— The various ice com
panies have completed their harvest, after a season
exceedingly propitious for storing a large crop,
and of excelien quality. The total number of tons
is about the same as was secured last year, while
in quality, it is far superior, being less porous, and
consequently less perishable, and very pure. The
amount stcrod is as follows :
Kni' kercocker Ice Co 100,000 tons.
Ulster Ice Co 65,000 “
Kocltlaud Lake 65,000 “
Turnbull &Co ..... 25,000 “
Hyley, Winch & Co. (new C0’.)’.... 25,000 “
Calskill Ice Co 14,000 “
Total 294,000
One ice company has gouo oat of existence dur
ing the year.
Respecting the prices of ice during the ap
proaching warm season, we learn that they will be
somewhat in advance of those of last year, when
iea was sold at rates tiiat afforded but little profit
to those engaged intho business.— New Yorh Jour.
Commerce.
Tus Mod Coal.—We paid a visit yesterday to
the office ol the company who have nocome pov
sessed ol the right to manufacture of the mud coal
or “tirmaraentum,” and were glad to see a fire of
it burning most cheerily. If it oan be manufactur
ed at ttie very cheap rate stated, Use discovery is
one on which too much value cannot well be set.
Governments ought to purchase it immediately
for the benefit of tbeir people What a blessing it
j would be, for instance, to the troops in the Crimea
l did they but possess the secret i—Pm.
A New York Scene*— liurial of \Yn>. Poole#
The fuueral of Wm. Poole, tho recently murder*
od pugilist, took place at Now York on Sunday
fl nd furnished one of tho most extraordinary
scenes that havo over boon witnesaod in that city*
Tho Now York papers on Monday devoto columns
to tho details of the ceremonials obsorved on thi
occasion. Wo make some extracts which will give
our readers an idea of tho pomp ami circumstance
with which the dead bruiser was attended to tho
tomb.
Tho Times says:—
o have seen a groat many very largo "popular
demonstrations in thi®oiiy at tho funerals of groat
and distinguished mon ; but wo remember none
that oxceodod in numbers that of William Poolo,
who was buried yesterday. The streets in tho vi
cinity of liis residence in Christopher street, —tho
large open space direotly in lront ol his house, tho
windows, piazzas and roofs of tho adjacent build
ings, wero crowded to suffocation; while Blocker
street, Broadway, and all tho .streets in this city
and Brooklyn through which tho procession pasa
od, woro lined by an immeuso multitude of specta
tors, whoso appearance aud demeanor wore in tho
highest degree respectable and decorous. A stran
ger knowing nothing of tho ciroumslauc-s ot tho
case, would doom it strango that the death of a
man celebrated for nothing but hia propensities
and faculties for lighting, should call out a popular
demonstration at least equal to that witnessed at
the obsequies of Jackson, Clay or Wcbstor. Per
sons familiar with this oity und tho peculiar fea
tures of ttra case, howovor, will havo no diflioulty
in finding an explanation loss discreditable) to our
people than the naked facts would imply.
Tho Journal of Commerce heads its account
“rowdyism inaugurated,” and says:
Tho mortal remains of “Bill Poole,” a victim to
the Into brutal affray atiitanwix Hall, were interred
yesterday m Greenwood Cemetery, aud the event
was made the occasion of a treuiouuoiLi ouoiic
dempiisTalmy, fl.ve bean view d
es tr. •.-.uicstion, p-dd sud »p ! {s’e'hei"sio’h From
fcfas In s rssio si.ee iff ChristoDlier street to lir :
way, and theca#' t the Battery, presoured ,
moving mass of h unanity; window, and balco
lifts wero orowdod, as wote many hour e-tups.
W ithout dagger ot exaggeration, it maybe said
that a larger conootirse or citizens has rarely as
sembled, liThonor of any indiduai, ho ' over emi
nent for intellectual or moral acquirements, or
distinguished for public services.
To our mind, tho spectacle was darkly porten
tous, not only foreshadowing the subversion of
Sabbath institutions, but ovila it would be unwise
to predict. It formed one of the soriea of rapidly
occurring ciroumslanoos sorving to iudic.tfo the
existence of deep foaliugs of sectarian animosity
among largo classes. The stroot proaehiug excite
ment, tho Gavuzzi riots, tho attacks on civic and
reiigious processions, and existing rcligio-politico
organizations, are manifestations of tho same cha
racter.
Foolo was a prominont man among a cortaiu class
of “American” (Anti-Catholic) bullies, pugilists,
<&c., confederated in antagonism with an “Irish”
(Catholic) party of much the samo description, and
botweon whom there has existed a deadly feud.
Ho is now a victim to tho cause ho so unwisely
espoused. Tho present state of tho popular mind
affords abundant materials for sympathy,—ho is a
martyr to Ainorioan liberty, and goes to tho grave
surrounded in the national Hag. Those facts servo
to explain the extruordinaiy spoctaclo referred to,
whioh, it appears then, was not a manifestation of
regard for any personal qualities tho deceased may
have possossod, so much as an expression of so
called popular sentiment ,in favor of Americanism.
Tho peculiarities of tho case demand the more
loudly Unit the law, us concerning the accessories
to tho death of Boole, should bo sternly vindicated,
and all retaliatory measures iorestallod.
The Tribune sayß:
The funeral of William Poolo took place, from
his late residence iu Orißtophor street, yesterday
afternoon, and his remains woro couvoyod through
tho city, and to Greenwood, with almost regal
pomp. For hours before the procession began to
move, people assembled by thousands in all the
Btreeta and uvonuea loading to Poole’s residence,
and Cristopher street was completely cliokod up.
Not only woro the streets iu tho neighborhood of
Christophor slreot full, but the whole of the route
over which the funeral procession was to pass in
this city was thronged with an immeuso multitude
of spectators. Windows wore lillod, and many
wore upon the roof tops and balconies. Trooa and
lamp-posts wore climbed to get a view of tho pro
cession as it passed. It is estimated that nearly
one hundred thousand porsous were spectators of
the funoral.
; Tho Courier briefly describes tho procossion as
follows :
Tho funeral procession movod from tho house
about 8 o’clock, P. M. Tho escort, preceded by
Dodwortb’s full band, consisted of the Ferres Lift
Guard, tho Kynder’s tirenudiors, tho Hancock
Chanter of the Order of tho United Americans, tho
Poole Association aud tho Poolo Guard. Alter
those followed the hoarse, aud tho mourners in
i carriages. The coffin was covered by the Ameri
can flag, and tho hearso, upon which was ombluzo
i nod tho words “Idioatruo Amoricau,’ was drawn
l by four bluck horses, appropriately decorated.
Tho procession moved down Christophor street
i to Bleeker, down Bleoker to Broadway, aud down
• Broadway to the Hamilton avenuo sorry. It was
• after live o’clock when itreo.il ed the latter point,
i Stanwix Hall, where the deceased roceived his fatal
1 wounds, and tho Bank Exchange, his 1- to placo of
business, were draped in moruning.
j Mat Chtjhoh Mejiueks eo to the Oseua !— ln an
t article on “Church Members at tho Opora," the
t Christian Watchman obßervos that not a lew pas
■ tors have been dooply niff cted bj -tho k.io. Icdgo
r that some of their church mouiliors have allonded
i the dramatic musical eutortaiaments at Boston.—
1 A correspondent of the sanfo paper doleuds the
. accused parties, saying that ho attended the opera,
1 February lOtb, and was charmed and delighted,
suffering no pangs of conscience whatovor, not
withstanding ho “takes a roligicus newspaper,”
having boon for many years a regular paying sub
scriber, and always road it with ploosuro.
The Bank of Fiianoe has jusi r ui.i..i „„ uc
count of its operations forthoyoar 1854. Tho total
opeinUorm of the establishment amounted to 3,-
883,000,000 franc 3, to 8.984,000,000 francs in 1858,
aud 2,541,000,000 francs in 1852, being a diminu
tion of 76 millions, as compared with 1858. The
discount accommodation in Paris aud the branch
banks amoanlod to 2,842,000,000 franks in 1858
but roachod the sum of 2,044,000,000 francs in 1854
being an augmentation of 102 millions in favor o f
the latter year. The aocount current of tho Treas
ury, whioh had fallen to 24 millions on November
6,1854, hud risen to 222 milliona on the 17th Jan.,
1866, and was 184 millions on the 24th January.
This augmentation was tho natural oomoqncnco of
the subsoription to tho lato national loan. The
metalie resorve of tho Bunk amounted, on Janua
ry 1,1*64, to 2*8,000,000 francs, of whioh amount
108 millions woro in Bilvor, and 180 in gold; on
January 1, 1*56, the amount was 864 millions, of
which 188,800,000 francs woro in silver, and 180,-
700,000 francs in gold. Tho resorve in gold has
consequently increased during tho year by a sum
of 71,700,000 fr»n«, whilst that in silver has di
minished 7,100,000 franos. Tho operations of the
branch banks present a satisfactory result, as they
»rogreater in their aggregate than tho amount of
businsm at the main establishment in Paris. The
operations of the branch banks amounted, in 1852,
to I,*o* millions, in 1858 to 2,098 millions, and in
1854 to *,lOl millions.
FaH«to California. —Tho New York Express
says“ The contest between tho Nicaragua and
Panama Companies is about to be renewed. The
Nicaragna company has announced its intention
to roJuoo its rates of fare, and change its days of
sailing. Tho two companies about a year ago en
tered into a convention, wherein it was agreed that
the compensation received for freight and passage
should bo mutually agrood upon, and adhered to,
tho period of sailing to bo altcrnalo, arid this
agrocme.it bo carried into effect, and for a viola
tion thereof, a pena ty of $50,000 was to bo incur
red by the offending party. It is, wo understand,
charged by the Nicaragua company that the Pana
ma company has been guilty of bad faith, and tho
Nioaragua now seeks to transact its business un
trammelcd by agreements, and to run its line in
opposition. This opposition will, no doubt, do
temporary injury to tho Panama company, but how
long the Nicaragua can stand it, is a question
whioh will bo solved decisively in Wall street be
ore long.
Tho N. O. Picayune of Thursday evening says :
“We learn that three persons havo been arrested
on the charge of catting down and carrying off tho
four miles of wire on tho National Telegraph line,
between Tut cumbia and tho Toll gate, in Alabama
as noticed in the Picayune yesterday. There has
since, we understand, however, been another half
mile of wire cut down and carried off. It appears
that the real motivo for tho outrago is one arising
from Ignorance or superstitious ciolism. A preju
dice had been started against the telegraph line, as
being the cause of the groat drought which had
been experienced, and therefore it was resolved to
destroy it 1 Tho actors in this piece of mischievous
folly will no doubt bo mado to pay dearly for it;
but wo hope that means will also be taken to re
move the silly notion which gave rise to it”
A man in New York by the name of Pliny
White, a clerk for W. Taylor, proprietor of an
extensive loan and brokerage office in Chambers
street, embezzled, it is alleged, several packages of
diamonds, pearls and other jewels from his em
ployer. White is now under $40,000 bail for his
appearaneo at Court to answer to the charge of
defrauding two merchants of Now York out of
several thousand dollars >omo months since. He
has been arreted and held for examination on
this now charge. f
The Pennsylvania State Lcnatio Asylum has
now 214 inmates, most of whom are a permanent
charge. During the past year 144 patients were
admitted to tho hospital—7o by public authorities,
74 by tboir friends. Daring the year, 112 were
discharged—2o of whom wore restored, 2i im
proved, 80 stationary, and 22 died. The applica
tions for admission are increasing, and before the
end of tho year many will necessarily be refused,
for want of accommodations. The Trustees, there
fore, recommend tho construction of a new Hos
pital, in Western Pennsylvania, for the accommo
dation of all tho applicants. The eiitire appropri
ation of $25,000, made by the State law last year,
with the revenue from the Hospital, amounting to
$26,808, has bo< u oxpe"' , **ks *nd the institution
still has a debt of
The contemplated line oMteam communication
between New York and Genoa, the New York
I D „ „ tal . way of being speedup
Sun says, seems in a “‘ r Th# flrpt atoumor
I and permanently establL completodf (lho
1 for the proposed line n pj(U , of ttie
> despatched to England
. Sardm-an NJ, (o tako c |mrge of her. The
t fug "vessels of the line are in progress gj
1 construction.