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FOR SALE.
FOR SALE,
* I ’ If K nadrrwljriieit l*>ing deniron* of leaving the State.
I <>‘!eri at |»ri'sale, aii tils REAL ESTATE in
<• town of Warrant on, Warren county, Oa,, eon* luting
a Dwelling House, and Lot of about five acres of
I .aml Als«. hu Carriage Shop and I>»t, Tools, Machine,
I.umber, and all hi- stock, together with ail hi* finished
and nnfiuMhcd work.
Prom til ecu »• twenty thousand dollars worth of
«ork can easily be <li»p4;»e<J of, at good prices, at this
vradmig to purchase, are respectfully invited
t*» uall a id examine for themselves.
-ion will be given at any time, to suit the pur
. hr. «r GEORGE L. ROB HER
Warrentou, Ga., June 5, IKVJ. je7-wtf
FOR SALE.
I NOW offer my LANDS and PLANTATION on the
I Cba:;alio*>chce river for sale. It lies 21 mile* north
I Atlanta, and one .Mile south of the Roswell Cotton
Manufactory. >n Cobb and i>eKalb conntiea, containing
k Hundred A ros, more or less, with 200 acres in culti
• t.ioß i,u ca< h tide of tfie river. 'l'here is a good Frame
Dw eiiiof aud other coumbob Rtiiidiuga, with line Or
%r«» >t Apple, l’> aches, and Cherries , a first Cotton
Dir, and and a Ferry is Immediately on the
r ..vl b ailing from Atlanta to Upper Georgia. For fur
ther particular*, apply to the subscriber on the premises.
j«4 wtOl WM. 8. GROGAN.
FOR SALE
IOFFEK my FARM for sale, in Oglethorpe county
lyingosi the watorsof Grove Creek, three miles north
< i Islington, oonta.niag about nine hundred acre*.
The upland is free and productive, one hundrt*d acres
• < more «<f due bottom land —a part under good fence,
mu 4ti cultivation The entire Farm being under good
tearing and well w atered. On the premises there i* a
comfortab! • dwelling, M|fo house-, and other necessary
building- a urge Gin House and Packing Herew, both
i ecwutiy built There are also peach and Apple Orchard*
of seh eted fruit The place 1* healthy, and within three
lodes of Lexington Depot. A good bargain will be given.
IMeane call and mc
lei; wlf WM. J. OGILVIE,
FOR SALE.
INOW offer for sale my entire River PLANTATION,
2P or M) m Us m ith of Columbus, Ga.. in Barbour
county, Ala., lying on the Chattahoochee river, contain
ing MuO an c-, I2OU iu a line mate of cultivation and
good repair. A good Water Gin and Ferry across the
ChaU&lsHx bee river. The übove will lie for agio at any
tiioa uiitS -Slid .widpo* - -ion given. Term* to suit i»ur
* baser*. {ja.Ul iij MATTHEW AVEKETT.
TO MLN or TASTE AND CAPITAL.
r l' Hi£ *u!»iicrib<‘r, wishing i«» rmunve to Southwestern
1 ( >e«►rgia, projioM 10 veil hi* plane noxr i ,'hvc Spring,
n Vann's Valley, Floyd minty, da., containing 317
acre*. more or !-•• rfturned Ut quality oak and hickory
woKtly r if loil iunl surface not to wudi; some lf»0 acre*
cU-arwd *rvd «nd* r good tillage ; the icniaimh-r generally
.veil Mndw red It ha* several springs ofeool blno Lime*
•doiie water, *v%•# constant stream*, an effective water
1.I rtver without darning, orchard* of many well selected
\ .iriette*. <**p«-Hally of apple*, and a large anil commodi
»» Uriek Dwelling, surrounded l.y One scenery, and
within a mile of the village, long noted for its educational
advantage*. All who have examined the premise*, eon
••nr in Uie« pinion that this place combines the element*
of beauty, fertility, convenience and hcalthfulnc*** to an
« Ktwit seldom, If ever, equalled in thli country. But
come an t sue for yourselves, and the character, location
and resource* of the place can hardly fail to satisfy you
that it L* a No. I article, not subject to the fluctuation*
ofthe market. For term*, apply on the promise*.
W. U. COWDREY.
('are Spring. July 10, 185 ft. Jyl3-wtf
POWBLTON MILLS FOR SALE.
\K the nndersigued is desirous to move to SouthweH
t«m Georgia, h- now offers hi* MILLS and LAND
i : (.ale The Mill* m e situated on the Ogeeehee River,
oiieand a half mile* front Bow el ton, on the road to Gum
ming and WaahiugtOH—the hack passing daily— baa four
• mos runner*, two wheat and two Horn. The Flour
Mill ha*Just been completed anew. The corn custom
will that of any two mill* on the river, and the
wheat IMIS tom will equal any one The house i* ho situ
nteda* to remain in it and seethe Saw and Grist Mill* in
operation.
The Land lie* in Hancock county, along the Ogeechee
.\ ei fuiii t’l'Wel * crock The Land contain* 734 acre*,
more or h •. and will equal any laud in the county in
producing corn, wheat, cotton or other grain*. Those
■ . lung to buy, will call imul *ee for themselves. The
place ia healthy and ha* au excellent Well of water iu
the yard; in fact, no plantation in hotter furnished with
Ko.id Springsot water. COLUMBUS F. SHIVERS.
_f * y
FORMAN S IRON PLOW-STOOK.
'l'llK undei .signed, having purchased the patent right
1 to the above valuable amt popular I'LOW for the
i ountfn* of Richmond, Columbia, Lincoln, Burke, Jeffer*
•n. Washington, Scriven and Emauttal, are prepared to
uriiish it to planters at the manufacturer’H price. This
stock, which is made entirely of wrought iron, is a South
ern invention a *d has been sufficiently tested to prove
that it runs more steadily, break* anti pulverises the soil
moro tborotighly, dog* less in rough land. Is more easily
adjuMted for daep or shallow plowing, hold* the shares
more thinly, lasts incomparably longer, and is, in the
end, far cheaper tJian any other stock now in use. This
stAteuieut is fully sustained by numerous certiticates in
mir possession from the most practical and successful
planters in the country. We will have plesure
m ending a circular coiitnming some of thsse certificates
and a more particular description of the plan, to any
person who would like to see them. We are willing to
re for to any one who ha* given this Plow a fair trial. In
the Nov No. of the Southern Cultivator, p. 345. the edi
tor of that work says “After giving this Plow a fair
and impartial trial we can truly aay, that wo regard It as
a most valuable improvement on nil common wooden
i mpleiucnts of the kind now ifi use. For general efficien
' cy and nmv« nience, a* well as special adaptation to deep
Mag • or *uhsoiling, we know of nothing that surpasses
I, while on the score ul economy and durability, it is
altogether unrivaled No plow with which wo are fnnil
i:tr, is so \v.*ll calculated tft ruHlat the careless and des
tructive usage of lMantat-ion Negroes, and we doubt not
that its general introduction would be of very great pecu
niary benefit to the planting interest of the South."
Tin* Stock is adapted to six different shares or point*
-embracing every variety which a planter will need
from the beginning to the mid of the year. Those shares
will be furnished with the Stock, when desired ; though
any plantation *uiith can make them after once seeing
them.
Itigh's for countU»*. for Shops, or for Plantations, will
be sold on reasonable terms. Apply at the Hardware
Stores in Augusta, or address 1. (' KITTEN & Co.
dec IS wtf Augusta, Ga.
S4O REWARD.
I) VNWV \Y from the fuik«rrlt>er on 4tb May, * Negro
i Man ikuimml WASHINGTON, about 45 yearn old,
i»\ «* loot right or nine inches high, weighing about Uis or
170 It**. 1 is likely be will make bis way to Tennessee,
as be ranawny two'years ago. an«l stayed In MadlsonvlUe
Jail, M uiroo county, 1 t'umwsee. about niue mouths . and
would not tell who ho b« . iged to. He has in company
with him a Negro Man belonging to W. W. Simpson,
named Felts, about ‘JO years old. about 5 foot !> or 10
uebes high, weighs about lfiO or 170 ths.. both dark com
idecteil They were last seen near Lexington, Ogle
tb»>r|»«'iH-iuiiy,'tia , with passes to go to Ohio. If they
ar .- taken. \Va>hingt<m wdl uot tell his owner if he can
help it We will pay the above reward to any person
wh * will deliver them to us, or put them in some sate
Jail s,> that we etui get them ; or twenty dollars for either
«.! them WASHINGTON H. BRANTLEY,
\Y W. SIMPSON,
t’ulvertou Ft-'toffies, Hancock county, Ga.
| Ku< xville Register copy four times aiul forward
account to tins office tor payment. mytfl
$25 REWARD.
(WILL pay the abut c sum for the appreheusiou and
Knigmout m jail of my boy HARRY. Should he
be taken at a distance from Augusta, and the person
taking him choose to bring him home, 1 will pay, in ad
dltion to the >'J.\ all the necessary expenses attending
h. 4d, licei \ llarry (Martin) is a first-rate Brick layer and
l.v-ierer, about M< year- of age, black coaptet.w, erect,
and weighs probably U»5 pounds. He is suing about tho
, nutn « king on* his own account without any au
th i ity He doubtless has a false ticket. Ue claims a
wile at Mr Greiner's near Sandersville, and one also at
t; v Scldev’s Factory. I have heard of his being in
H k.\ Jerferson and Washington coantics, and also over
lul'aiohua Yll persons are hereby cautioned against
cmplov mg said boy, or any of my other mechanics, with
out pei ims.'ion from me or nir Agent.
my > wtt J( HiN 1L KITTEN. Augusta, Ga.
$lO REWARD !
ajTOLK.N from the subscriber, on the night ofthe4th
ins? a small blue leather POCKET-BOOK, con
taining 'ome SIJ or sls in mouey. and two notes; one
t, i $. !vi .md some cents, made by J:uuos M. and William
R White, pa\ able to me, dated Jt*th January, 1856, due
at twelve months . the other for $47 50, made by A. E.
Oanneily. payable to J. A. Stone, dated about the Jd of
l>, , ember last, due one day after date, and one small note
.<u mvsetf, w inch I had paid, and tom off the name. 1
w ill ; a v the above reward for the recovery of the papei s,
and ask no questions. AH person* arc hereby cautioued
m i to trade for sab! notes and the makers oot to pay
them, except to me G. S. DANNELLY.
February 13. 1856.
S3O REWARD.
1> AX AW AY, frv.ra the subscriber, residing in Put
\ n.*ur c-*imty, near Merrill, in August last, my Negro
Man FRANK *He is about $5 years old, five feet ten in
ches high, of medium slxc. has a slight impediment in hi*
speech, and has the sight of one eye. Ue was raised
in Virginia, and has been in Georgia about two years,
t he above reward will be paid for bis delivery to me,
or to auv jail *o that i can get him.
- nti JOHN A HARRIS.
The Southern Recorder will publish till forbid, and for
w art! account to this office for payment.
WARRENTON, GEORGIA.
I HAVE now at the Drug Store iu Warrenton, Geo.,
a mil assortment of anmwt every article usually
Kepi bv Druggist*. which 1 now offer at unusually low
pr.ee* tor food ei edit, or 1 will sell for 10 per cent was tor
cash, the v ar round.
Here mr he found almost all the PAT ENT MEDT
Cj.SES of the dav; choice TOILET ARTICLES;
hOAI iJ PERFUMERY ; EXTRACTS for the Hand-
Kci chief*and Culinary purposes ; delicious TEAS from
Pokm Tea Company . BOTANIC MEDICINES, fine
SEt.ARS and TOBACCO , SNC FF, by the pound and
In Bottle* PAINTS. OILS, GLASS, PI’TTY, POT
ASH. SODA. HAIR OILS, COLOGNE. INKS, Ac.
Planters and others will find it to their interest to buy
of me for l Keep pure and reliable article*, and Mil as
cheau as those w ho keep an inferior article.
Call, examine, and saurfr yourself
R W. HUBERT. M D.
Warrenton. Geo., April 5. ISSS. ap6-w3m
LIFE INSURANCE.
THE SOITHERN HITTAL nili continue* to of
I for the nr-at favorable terms to persons desirous of
securing a provision for their families by a Lite Insurance
. h*»*r rate# are lower than those of the New York Com
j-a»u » for Southern n»k*.
1 nuu three low rates, they deduct one fourth of the
first yea: » payment.
ihe amount* insured may be made payable to the wife
, t uw u^' ur to hi* wife and children, free from the
. hunts of creditor*-
The lu««ranco is made at iu exact cost, ail profit? be
.ag returned annua.,v in ca»h. *
Fur Circulars expluuiag the plans and r*U» of the
Company. or for Poticiea. appiv to
wtf« CHAS. HALL. Agent.
MACDONALD'S SCOTT’S PATENT
REFRIGERATORS,
I yN Practical and Scientific Principle*, the beat and
\ f most article in use for cooling and pre
shrvwf Meat*. Muk. Bauer Wince. Ac.
This was awarded the first premium, at the
Fair of the w e*teru Agricultural and Mechanics Aaeo
m^Lal^tuie^Ky* 4 tU * *** * *** Ue€hMm **' Institute
I«A of ihe above valuable articles now in store and
for «ale at manufacturers price*, bv
J A ANSLEY.
* '- m Maantactwrota
EUREKA.* EUREKA ?!
\jkf B take pleasure in informing the public that we
f? have purchased the Right for Richmond county of
DODGE’S EX ‘JELSiOR PUMP, and axe prepared’ to
•uoply all eta** The power of a single individual is suf
ficient to throw * stream seventy ur eighty foot from a
Lose pipe, making h a KIBE ENGINE as well aa house
pump They are double acting—are lift as well as force
Pumps—and are ih* ONLY reliable machines now before
the public, there being »o leather valve* or leather pack
ing used in them .
Call at our store and see t ha Pump in operation, and
get a circular V* * MAHARBBY A fco
Augusta, March A *9**
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For the Chronicle 4* Sentinel.
The Tried Man —The Man for the Tinier.
Mk Editor: — On this evening, Saturday 12th
July, retiring from my weekly a vocations! and going
through heat and drought, and feeling that with all
our toil and labor, to bring forth remunerating©rope
without the Meaning of Providence in giving us rain,
all will be unavailing. My reflections led me to
adopt the sentiment of the sweet poet, and say—
“ Though vine and fig tree neither
Their wonted fruit should bear.
Though all the fields should wither.
Nor flocks nor herds be there.
Yet God, the same abiding,
Hi* praise shall tune my voice;
For while in him confiding.
I cannot but rejoice.”
Whilst thus consoiing'myself with such reflections,
submissive to the Divine will, our critical position
a* a nation flashed acroes my mind, and led me to
think, what is famine or pestilence, with all of its
horrors, compared with that fate which seems to
await us at this time, unless averted.
Threatened with war with the greatest nation on
earth, on the one hand, and wh&t is ten times worse,
civil war among ourselves. What if we have fought
(this then foreign foe) in the war of tke Revolution,
and then again subsequently, and in both obtained
the victory. Since then, even this our mother coun
try, has become our friend, and no trifle should make
US enemies again. Depend upon it, with the im
provements in the arts and mode of warfare now,
with these two nations at war, what, think ye, would
be the loss in blood and treasure ? The last scenes
before Sevastopol, Ac.c., might be child's play, com
pared to what the position of these two nations
would allow them to do for each other. And though
we will not admit we can be conquered, yet to save
us from it look at the consequence. It is too fearful
to name.
But what would be the honors of this war with
England, compared with a rupture with the Star
Span fried. Banner, (or the present Union of States;)
the stripes and stars agreeing madly to go to war
ring witii each other, and thus stripe against stripe
and star against star, severing our favorite eagle in
twain, if not into limbless pieces.
And now, Mr Editor, shall we sit quietly on, and
see this state of things brought upon us, and not try
to avert it ? We, the people, who are not much of
party men, and much less politicians, not speak out
through the press, or some other way . though per
adventure many of us never prepared a political
piece. Shall we/Hu such times as these, hold our
peace? Certainly not. Every consideration of
duty and patriotism forbids. Then let all the peo
ple, as one, rise in their majesty, and not only say,
but show that much can be done. What can we
do ? We can do much. We can say we want
honest and trieel leaders to be at the helm of govern
ment, and we must have them. 1 f we have had
party sympathies, we'll cast them off so far that we
can take the best man to Have the country. We
want no experimenter , or one that will involve his
country iu foreign wars or a disunion of these States
for party purposes, or for their own aggrandize
ment.
It is true, we have recently lost many of our
strong and conservative men, but yet we have oth
ers that have begun to be (if not already) as great
and good men as those. Is it possible there ean be a
Southern man so blind he cannot see (or am I so blind
I have missed) the man—and just the man we ought
to have now at the helm ? Let Northern men see
(many Northern men, good and true, do see) who
this man is. Suppose among those there should be
some that wore Abolitionists. Does not this show
that this is the inun that can face them as lie has
done on their greeting him on the proud steamer
up the Hudson, and on the Railroad trains which
took him to Buffalo? Who, like him iu Ereesoil N.
Y., and to his own people, would or could have come
out openly and above board, and told them, as he did,
his course, should he be the man for Chief Magis
trate. Has not Millard Fillmore done this? and
where is the man, when ho is challenged, comes out
and says he is wrong ? Then, up ; let’s all to the
man ; yes, the man for the times. Let Democrats
and the American party, (if you please,) yes, and
Freesoilers and Abolitionists, though they be the
vilest of the vile; let all join the American people,
and look well uml see if this is not the man they now
want to be President. We do regret he is the nomi
nee of a party, for party ties are so strong they cause
us to neglect the man lor the v hole , and take one
for a part.
What the nation esteemed an affliction of Provi
dence, in taking (Jen. Taylor from us, placed him in
this high office, and not the voice of the people ;
and yet, when that office was filled so ably and so
well, why should we distrust that same Providence,
in withholding him, now that the country needs
such a man T Wo fear much of the evil, now upon
us, is because he was not continued when he done
so well (by the will of Providence,) and by the free
choice of a grateful people in after time.
Mr. Editor, many will ask, why not try Buchanan?
(I trust no Southern man will name Fremont.) I
reply, for reasons stated, why try a new man, let
his promises be ever so good, when we have the
tried man at hand. I leave it to my countrymen to
determine which of the twain has the most claims—
Buchanan or Fillmore.
And now, Mr. Editor, for the conclusion, for
I may have said too much; may not some ask
me why so poetic and confiding in a kind Provi
dence in setting out in times of drought, which
seems now to threaten this portion of country,
and yet have such forebodings as to the state of
the country politically. I answer—the former is the
pure act of the Almighty, for he alone has the bat
tles and treasures of Heaven at command, and lie
can cause the rain to come down in its season or
withhold as lie pleases. In the latter, whilst we ad
mit that the destinies of nations are in His hands,
yet iu some sense He manages those nations by ru
lers, and those He gives in this couutry to the peo
ple ; if the people make unwise selections. He may
permit it to chasten them for their errors. This is
the cause of uneast ness in one, at least, who wishes
well oui prosperity. I think all can see there is more
truth than poetry in my misgiviugs— which I may con
tinue to have until we get the right Chief Magis
trate for these times ; and then, may I not be likened
to the passenger who was on a vessel (as the story
goes,) tossed and tom by the storm, and while all ou
board were greatly alarmed, save one lad, who, on
being asked why he felt no alarm, calmly replied,
mu Father is at the helm.
Unlike this lad, however, I should be, if the man
of my choice should be there, for I am older than he.
Yet, i could aav I should feel comparatively safe, if
at the helm ot State was Mill aHD Fillmore.
Old Greene.
American Alerting in Wrifthtnboro*.
\V rights boro’ July 12th, 1856.
Mr. Editor You will please publish the meet
ing and proceedings of the Fillmore Club in our vil
lage to-day, and oblige the friend* of this Associa
tiou.
The citizens of our village and the adjacent coun
try assembled to-day for the purpose of establishing
a Fillmore atul Donelson Club. A. L. Massengale
was appointed Chairman, who stated the object
of the meeting. An election of officers, deem*
ed essential to the management of said associate
club, was then held, when the following members
were elected : for Peoideut, A. L. Masseugale, Vice
President, T. Dooly ; Secretary, T. E. Masseugale ;
Treasurer, B. F. Wiley. Alter which the President
appointed Dr. E. W. Jones, Dr. W. T. Grant, B. F.
Wilev, Win, Scott, Jr., and Jno. H. Scott, as a com
mittee to draft business for the regulation and go
vernment of said Association; and for the encourage
ment and perpetuation of the patriotic principles of
the American party. After due deliberation they
presented the following Preamble and Resolutions :
Believing that the election of Mr. Fillmore to the
Presidency, will, to a great extent, if not entirely,
dissipate the evil influences by which the Uuion is
surrounded; and believing also, that we can the
better aid in accomplishing that desirable end, by
concentrating our forces, it is therefore
Resolved, That we the, undersigned citizens of
Columbia and the adjoining counties, do organize
ourselves into a club, to be called the Wriglitsboro*
Fillmore and Douelson Club. And that the officers
of this club shall consist of a President, a Vice Pres
ident, a Secret ary and a Treasurer, all of whom
shall l>e elected bv acclimations from among the
members of the club. And that the duties of
these officers shall be that which is ordinarily ex
pected from them.
Resolved, That it is the expected duty of every*
member to exert himself in any and every honora
ble way to extend the influence of this chib, and to
propagate the principles which we advocate—
whether by writing talking, speakiug or distribu
ting Fillmore and Doneteou papers aud documents
among the people.
Resolved, That we do most heartily subscribe to
the following Preamble and Resolutions,
We see with great sorrow our beloved country
distracted and torn by the spirit of fanaticism,
which has been invoked by designing demagogues
for personal and party purposes. We see a large
and respectable party North, moved by a fanatical
bigotry, arraying itself against the constitutional
rights and privileges of the South. We see with
gnef, the civil war which is raging in the territory
of Kansas and the State of California . and we see
with shame our country contemned at home and in
sulted abroad. This state of tilings is the result, in
our opinion, of the inability of the present adminis
tration to administer the affairs of the government
properly. When Mr Fillmore, four years ago, was
succeeded by Franklin Pierce, the country was
quiet, and peace and good will subsisted between
our government and all others. The change has
taktm place in the small space of four year? under a
Democratic government. Wi are loath to charge
infidelity to our common country upon any party,
but the circumstances above narrated, force us to
she inevitable conclusion, that the Democratic party
is unreliable and that that party cares more for the
emoluments of office, than for aproper administra
tion of IU duties. That party presented Frankiin
Pierce for our suffrages in ISoJ, and told the South
that he was sound and able. He was elected, and
we see the lamentable result Now in 1856. the
*ame party promts us another man, Mr. Bu
chanan. whose antecedents we all know to be much
worse than those of Frankiin Pierce. Can we con
sistently, with justice to ourselves,support Aim. in
view of the above facts ? It is our bounden duty
to ourselves and our country, not only not to sup
port him, but to exert ourselves to our ut nost to
defeat him. This is no time for the malevolence of
party spirit. We want a man at the helm of State
knows his duty and dares to do it—one who
recognizee no North, East, no West—
but who looks to the Union as a whole, and a some
thing worthy of perpetuation. We want one who
will enforce the United States laws in the Slates as
well as in the Territories—who will not countenance
sectional agitations, nor favor one section of the
Union to the exclusion of the other. In plain lan
guage, we want a Sat tonal man—and such a man
is Millard Fillmore He has been weighed in the
balance and has not beco found wanting. He sus
tained himself most nobly in his administration,
bearing us safely through the trying times of 1850.
No party can find a fault in him — and he of ail
mem M the man for the times Hi Buchanan is a
| dangerous man tor the South. We cannot trust
him. It is therefore
Be solved, That Mr. Buehat an, for *»»-vera substan
tial reasons, is dangerous and not reliable, viz ; his
Lancaster res iutions in 1819; his opposition to Mr.
Calhoun’s resolutions for the protection of the South
in 1837 . his favoring the annexation of Texas on
anti-slavery grounds in 1844 ; find his recognition
and defence otf the doctrine of “squatter sovereign
ty * at the present time.
Resolved, That Mr. Fillmore is the anchor of our
hope, as being strictly a constitutional ar.d National
man. and willing to protect the South in the enjoy
ment of her rights and privileges, and as being 'he
only mart who can restore our distracted country to
its former happy and peaceable condition.
Resolved, therefore , That we will use our utmost
endeavors to elect him to the head of our national
affairs, and use every honorable means to accom
plish this most desirable result.
Resolved , That we most heartily recommend to
every community to whose notice this shall come, to
take a similar course—organize Fillmore aud Don
elson Clubs, and let us have “a long pull, a strong
pull and a pull altogether.”
Dr. E. W. Jones,
44 W'. T. Grant,
B. F. Wiley,
W. T. Scott, Jr.
Jno. H. Scott.
Dr. T. E. Massengale, Sec’y.
American Meeting.
A large and enthusiastic meeting of the citizen*
of Richmond county, favorable to the election of
Millard Fillmore and Andrew’ J. Donelson, was held
at the City Hall in this city on the evening of the
15th inst.
For the purpose of organization, Porter Fleming
was called to the Chair, and 11. R. Philpot requested
to act as Secretary. The Chairman, after a few per
tinent remarks, stated that the object of the meeting
w'as to hear a report from the delegates to the Ma
con Convention. John K. Jackson, one of the dele
gates, reported the action of the Convention as pub
lished in the papers, and offered the following reso
lutions which were unanimously passed .
Resolved, by the American party of Richmond
County, That repudiating in the most express and
unequivocal terms the odious doctrines of Squatter
Sovereignty and Alien Suffrage iu the Territories,
and desirous of maintaining the union of these
States as our fathers made it, and, so far as in our
power lies, to guard it against the secret w iles of
foreign influence, and to transmit it to our children,
u priceless inheritance, undefiled by the polluting
touch of domestic corruption ; determined, at all
hazards to carry out the principle that only to the
hands of those who are truly American in sentiment,
should the government of Americans be entrusted,
and believing thut the national honor and integrity
will be safe in the hands of Millard Fillmore and
Andrew J. Donelson, we hereby ratify and confirm
their nomination for the offices of President and
Vice President, made by our representatives in con
vention at Macon, on the 9th instant, and that we
will use all honorable means to secure their election.
Resolved , That we do not seek to disturb, in any
manner, the privileges of those of our foreign-born
citizens, who are naturalized under our existing
law's, aud we invite all of them, who agree to our
principles, to become members of the American
party.
Resolved, That this meeting resolve itself into the
Fillmore Club of Richmond county, and be subject
at any time to the call of the President.
Resolved , That a committee of ten be appointed
by the President, who shall constitute the Execu
tive Committee of the American party of Richmond
county.
Resolved, That we recommend the formation of
similar clubs in each ward in the city, and in each
district in the county, and that their respective
Executive Committees be placed in communica
tion with the Executive Committee of the county.
The Chair wus authorized to appoint the Execu
tive Committee under the fourth resolution at his
convenience, and give notice through the Chronicle
A Sentinel.
Messrs. John K. Jackson, James G. Collier, aud
William Gibson being called for, addressed the meet
ing in spirited and stirring speeches.
Mr. Gibson moved that a committee of five be
appointed by the Chairman at his convenience, to
select permanent officers of the club, which motion
was carried.
On motion, the meeting adjourned at ten o’clock,
subject to the call of the Chair.
Porter Flkmino, Chairman.
H. R. Philpot, Secretary.
Tribute to Win. (’. Dawson.
In obedience to a resolution of Joppa Lodge, No.
162, of Free and Accepted Masons, adopted at the
regular meeting June, A. I)., 1856, A. L., 5856, ap
pointing a Committee for the purpose of drafting a
suitable preamble, accompanied by resolutions ex
pressive of the feeling of the members of this Lodge
in regard to the death of our well beloved brother,
William C. Dawson, late Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of the State of Georgia; and in com
pliance with the recommendations of the Deputy
Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Georgia, that
suitable record of this afflicting dispensation of Di
vine Providence be made upon the minutes. The
undersigned Committee, in the discharge of the du
ties assigned them, make the following response to
all the subordinate Lodges of the Fraternity who
have offered a tribute ot respect to the memory of
the illustrious deceased :
Whereas, It hath beew officially communicated
to this Committee (through the Lodge which they
represent) that our late brother, Win. C. Dawson,
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the State of
Georgia, departed this life at his residence in Greens
boro', Green county, Ga., on tiie 6th day of May,
1856, we, the Committee, feel ourselves inadequate
to the task of giving a full expression of our feelings
for the heavy bereavement to the membeis of the
Fraternity, tor the great and irreparable loss to the
family of the deceased, and for the great national
loss sustained by the country at large in the death
of our estimable brother, William C. Dawson, we
can truly say that a great and good man in Israel
has fallen, William C. Dawson is no more.
The members of the Subordinate Lodges of Free
and Accepted Masons of the State of Georgia, (par
ticularly) are called upon to mourn the loss of their
late Brother. Win. C. Dawson, Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of the State of Georgia. Our illus
trious and much lamented Brother served in this ca
pacity for thirteen consecutive years, and under his
administration the institution has ilourised beyond
all reasonable calculation. He was emphatically
the Head, the Front, the firm Pillar and uncorapio
mising advocate and defender of the grand princi
ples pertaining to and characterising our Order.
Affability of disposition, urbanity of manner, were
plainly discernable by all (friend, foe or stranger)
who approached him. Kindness of heart and stern
ness of integrity were qualities peculiarly his own.
In short, Benevolence of purpose, enshrined and en
circled by the broad band of Charity, rendered him
conspicuous to the world as a Mason, a true Mason,
without disguise or reproach.
We do not deem it necessary t<» say anything in
regard to the political ci reer or political opinions of
our deceased Brother. They arc known to the
world, and will no doubt fill a conspicuous page in
his country’s history. Although he differed with
many of his brethren in political matters, that diffe
rence does not (and shall not) detract one iota from
his firmness of patriotism and his adhesion to truth.
In tins last particular he was distinguished from most
men. To his friends and party he was ever true,
(consistency being by him considered a jewel.) To
liis opponents (especially iu politics,) and his ene
mies, he was ever kind, conciliatory , frank, and
ever generous to a fault. Iu the domestic circle no
man could staud before him as a successful competi
tor in all the rules of etiquette, decorum, and that
simplicity of manner which distinguishes the mind
of an upright, honorable man, trom the low, ostenta
tious and arrogant manner assumed by the aristo
crat and would-be worshipful master of the land. In
the national councils, iu his own native State, over
his own hearthstone, and iu the bosom of his own
family, ever trace him up as being the same man.
The nch were treated with becoming respect, while
the poor were not neglected, nor their wants slighted,
and the indigent and helpless were not turned away
empty. What more can we say to the Breth
ren of the Fraternity ? What more can we say to
alleviate the heart-rending pangs of the bereaved
family of the deceased, than to recommend the
emulation of his virtues, ever beariug in mind that
he was indeed and iu truth a man, an honest man,
(the noblest work of God.)
The spirit of our deceased brother has taken its
flight from the Lodge below, and we trust has wing
ed its way to the celestial Lodge above, there to en
ter upon the discharge of the duties assigned by the
Great Architect and Grand Master of the Universe.
In conclusion, the committee offer the following res
olutions :
Resolved , That the report of the committee be
spread upon the record of this Lodge, and the Sec
retary be requested to forward a copy of the same
to the Editor of the Masonic Signet 4* Journal , the
Constitutionalist 4’ Republic, and Chronicle 4* Sen
tinel for publication.
Resolved, That the Secretary be requested to for
ward (in writing) a copy of the report and resolu
tions of the committee to the \yidow of our deceased
brother, William 0. Dawson, late Grand Master
of the Grand Lodge of the State of Georgia.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
John H. Tiller, 'l
C. W. Davenport, (
Wm. M. Smith, )• Committee.
Mial Smith,
John L. Davenport, J
Mazzisi on Italy. —Mizzini replies through the
columns of the Italia e Popolo. of Genoa, to the
letter of Ex-Manin in which the latter called on his
countrymen to abandon the use ot the stiletto. M.
Mazzina laments the defection of his friends from
the i epublicaii standard, and the loss in him to Italy
of another gem from her crown of illustrious munes.
He regrets to see M. Manin associate himself with
a party which has expressed itself by a “memoran
dum”* that would teach Governments how, by lo
cal improvements, they may delay, if not conquer,
the iutentious of men who seek the unity of then
common country, and declares the Piedmontese
monarchy guide of the undertaking. As to the
“theory of uie poniard, against which M. Manin
has wntten. M. Mazzini says that although it has
been suggested to him that he himself was obliquely
alluded to in those remarks, he at once discards the
base idea as unworthy of the author. It is true, M.
Mazzina says that he has constantlv urged his coun
trymen to resist the oppression of the stranger : but
neither he nor any other Itallian ever advocated
inaolated acts of vengeance that “theory* was
never broached but once—at Ancona, in 1849—and
then the Republican Government at Rome immedi
ate! v placed Ancona in a state of seige. and repress
ed it with vigor. M. Mazzini proceeds to record
some of the most notorious cases of persecution by
the restated Government since 1849, and ascribes to
the irritation caused by such acts the vendetta
crimes that have gained the unenviable reputation
of a people prone to political assassination. ‘‘The
theory of the poniard has never existed in Italy,”
says M. Mazzini; “the fact will disappear when
Italy has a life of its own, recognized rights and
fustice." He concludes by saying that, seeing things
in this light, he has not the courage to throw a stone
at a people because they presume to represent that
social justice abhorred Ly tyranny, and he quotes
many Instance* from history, both sacred ana pro
fane, to prove that patriotism has been held to sanc
tify what would otherwise be mere vulgar assassins
tion wherefore, he says, he cannot, like M. Manin.
hurl anathemas on such assailants, neither can be
brand them as cowards, or accuse the party of insti
gating them.
The Buffalo Republic says that a young and gen
teel looking man named Cammel was sent to the
Penitentiary in that city, for six months, on Wednes
day, for hinwing a young lady in the street, on ibe
night of the 4th, as’she was returning from a display
of fireworks. She swore that he canie rudely up
to her and forcibly put his arm around her neck,
drawing her towards'him, and kissing her repeat
edly. ahe was very indignant at the insult, and
finally broke away from him. and escaping to her
home. This established the value of a kiss—six
months in the Penetentiary being equal to ninety
dollars fine.
A suit has iust been tried at Cleveland, in which
the Michigan and Erie Telegraph Company was
sued by R. Cook Sc Co., for the incorrect transmis
sion of a dispatch. They directed their agents to
pay forty cents for wool, but the dispatch on deiiv
fort 7 cents Verdict fur tho plaintiffs,
AUGUSTA, GA., WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 28. 185a
TLf Vrtiow Wafotcoat War.
The Cramrton difficulty having been dispose d
I 4)f a gentleman from Wept Point has <-oine npou tb»*
scene in a frock-coat, black neekdotk ami yellow
! waistcoat and sought to gain admission to Queen
! Victoria # Levee on the 25th ult. He was put beck
, by the court lacquey, and now the London Time*
\ assaults him and his country in its most truculent
I style :
From the I/>ndou Time*, June 26.
I When will Americans learn manners ? Who shall
! teach our transatlantic cousins howto behave?—
j Here is one of them who tried yesterday, in defiance
even of an etiquette modified to suit Lis countrymen
| to parade his republican person before the Queen,
at her Levee, in a frock-coat, black neckcloth, and
yellow waistcoat. The thing itself was trival, but
the object was unniisutkeable. He wished to have
it to boast that he had compelled the Queen to fore-
I go the usages of her Court in his especial behoof,
j He tried to accomplish, this national feat under the
| wing of Mr. Dallas, who when appealed to, suppor
ted his countryman and left tne Palace in a pet.
Well, after all. we suppose Her Majesty will con
tinue to hold Levees in spite Mr. Dallas, displeasure.
It is scarcely worth while to confute the absurd
j-retensions of people which, with the most irritable
touchiness as regards themselves, combine the
greatest disregard of all decorum towards others.
The Queen of England says to her subjects and to
strangers who visit her in her own house, “I am
happy to see you ail on State occasions, but if
you come you will find me gorgeously arrayed to
do you honor; return the compliment, then, and
come in your best.' 5 She tells her guests, iu fact, as
hundreds of ladies and gentlemen iu this country
are in the habit of telling their friends, “This is a
•full dress’ party," thereby implying that all who
do not choose to observe the rule had better stay
way.
What should we think of a fellow in private life
who, after accepting an invitation to a set dinner, at 1
which every body else wore full dress, presented |
himself in a shooting jacket and shepherd’s plaid
trousers ? In all probability, should such a portent
appear on the horizon of a gentleman’s hall, it would
never rise to the upper regions of the drawing room, 1
for the butler wouJa infallibly show him to the door. ;
Now, this is what the Queen's Master of the Cere
monies properly did in the case of an American who, '
in a frock coat, yellow vest, and black neckcloth, '
chose to present himself at Her Majesty’s levee yes- 1
terday. He knew the usage of the Court, but he !
preferred to withhold from 3ie Queen and her au- '
gust company the compliment which every’ gentle
man would have rendered. Our American cousins \
must really learn the good old proverb about “ do
ing at Koine as tiiey do at Rome," and, though they 1
may live at home in the enjoyment of all liberty or '
license of dress or undress, they must, when they '
visit these communities, either disguise themselves '
and their republican prejudices in decent attire on !
occasions of State solemnity, or forego the greatest
delight on which a true republican can feast his 1
eager eyes—the sight of a live Queen on her throne. i
The London Star gives the following satisfac- J
tory explanation for the extravagant language used |
by the Times' editors, in relation to Mr. Dallas i
and his friend at the Queen’s Levee. It says : j
“Those who produce the fire brand material must \
be accustomed, at that hour of the night in which j
it is Denned, to those habits which too frequent- j
ly have been the characteristic of some of the (
most eminent literati of the British metropolis. If |
that be so, the case is one not so much for the inter- (
ference of the people of this country, or for the con- ,
sideration of the American public, as it is a case for ,
the intervention of some moral and reformatory in }
statute.”
The London Daily News states that the Queen, 1
when informed of the occurrence by Lord Clar- ]
kendon, at once replied, “Let the gentleman be
admitted I shall be happy to see him in any cos- i
tame.* But before her directions could be deliv- \
ered, Mr. Dallas and his friend had left. Such is j
the whole story. *
Partial nnd IncoiiHiMfcnt. <
Mr. Cramrton in his letter of defence addressed j
to Lord Clarendon compares the conduct pursued *
by Messrs. Pierce and Marcy towards Great Brit- <
aim on the Enlistment Question, with’thc course I
they adopted, at the same time regarding the re- ,
cruits who left the United States to join the standard (
of General Walker. Referring to the Nicaragua <
correspondence Mr. Crampton says : '
Your Lordship will perceive from this correspon
dence that at the very time when the United States’
Government were taking the most extreme meas
ures against Her Majesty’s Consuls and myself for *
an alleged violation of the law of nations and the *
sovereignty of the United States, for having given j
information and assistance to pei sons desirous of '
leaving the United States to be enlisted in the Brit- ]
ish army, Mr. Marcy was contending with M. Moli- i
na, the Minister of Costa Rica, “that the liberty to *
go where hopes of better fortune may entice them 1
belongs to freemen, and no free Government with- [
holds itand “that the laws of the United States ‘
do not even confer authority to examine into the *
motives which may lead any one to exerci&e the <
right of expatriation.”
The inclosed extracts, placed in opposite col- J
umns will show some of these contradictory opin- *
ions:
Mr. Marcy to M. IrriAMr. Marcy to Mr. Moli - (
sari, Dec. 6,1855. na, April 25, 1856.
‘The undersigned has ‘The right of expatria- t
the honor to acquaint M.'tion is not, I believe,
Irrisari that it is appre-jwithheld from the citi- j
bended he is mistaken in zens of any free Govern- £
supposing that the indi jment, or from residents J
victuals who recently left .under its jurisdiction. j
California for the purpose j* *
of entering into the mill- ‘The laws of neither g
tary service of Nicaragua country, (Costa Rica and J
departed with the knowl- the United States,) it is ,
edge of the authorities of presumed, have conferred \
California as to their hos-jthe authority to examine g
tile purposes, or with the into the motives which t
connivance of those au- may lead any one to ex
tliorities. On the contra- ercise the right of expa- (
ry, the undersigned is as- triation.
sured that when there | ‘The liberty to go where J
was reason to believe thatjhopes of better fortune j
such purposes were enter- j may entice them belongs
tained by parties embark to freemen, and no free £
ing in the steamers at San'Government withholds it. .
Francisco for San .Juan It is, therefore, no cause
del Sur, every exertion of complaint against a j
was made, and in many neutral country, that per
instances with success, to sons in the exercise of f
prevent their departure.’ this right have left it, and
I have been afterwards ‘
I found in the ranks of the '
j army of a belligerent !
I State.’
Mr. Marcy to Mr. WheeAP resident s Mess sage May j
ler. Nor. 8, J 855. ■ 15, 1856.
‘lt appears that a band! ‘ln these circumstances ,
of foreign adventurers!of the political debility of |
has invaded that unhap-j the Republic of Nicara- 1
py country (Nicaragua,) jgua and when its inhabi- (
and, after gaining recruits touts were exhausted by :
from among the resi-long continued civil war "
dents, has, by violence,’between parties neither :
overtured the previously of them strong enough to j
existing Government, and| overcome the other, or
now pretends to be in permanently maintain in- j
possession of sovereign ternal tranquility, one of ,
authority.’ the contending factions of
* * * the Republic invited the (
‘lt appears to be no .assistance and co-opera
more than a violent usur-jtion of a small body of cit
pation of power brought izens from the State of
about by an irregular California, whose pres- ,
self organized military ence, as it appears, put ]
force. an end at once to civil ,
* * * * * war, and restored appa-
Tt has more the ap-j rent order throughout the 1
pearance of a successful ( territory of Nicaragua.’
inauraudiug expeditions
than change of Govern
ment. { {
The Whigs and Mr. Fillmore. —The New York j
Herald, which has heretofore affected to believe i
that Mr. Fillmore would not cany a single State j
in the Union, now says; j
“Os late, however, a resurrection of the ‘ old line <
Whigs’ in the South has given a new impulse to the t
Fillmore cause. The ‘ old line Whigs’ of Maryland, i
in a formal State Convention, have declared him i
their ‘ old line’ candidate upon the good ideas of the
old Whig party. This proceeding iu Maryland has
been heartily seconded by the ‘ old line Whigs’ of
Virginia, and will doubtless be followed up by simi
lar movements throughout the Southern States; and
this restoration of Mr. Fillmore to the respectable
position of the ‘ old line Whig’ candidate will be *
very apt to give him four or five, if not a full half j
dozen of the Southern States. This consummation j
will carry the election into Congress, should Fre
mont fail of an election by the people by his vote in (
the Northern States. In this resurrection and re- j
action of the ‘ old line Whigs’ therefore, Mr. Fill- j
more ceases to be au insignificant figure in the per- y
spective, ami becomes a prominent object in the
foreground of the picture. . The stiffness is taken out g
of his joints by the old Whig liniment, and he begins .
to jog along on the South side of the course at a fair J
and promising pace, and iu free perspiration.”
It will thus be seen that Fillmore is becoming a e
formidable antagonist of Fremont, and the ques- 1
tion will soon be narrowed down to these two can- '
didates. t
“Straws show how the Wind blows.” —The
Columbus Enquirer says: Many of the Buchanan
papers are striving to “pull wool'’ over the eyes of
the people, by telling them that Buchanan is tiie
only candidate whose election can preserve the Un
ion and restore tranquility to the country. Now, if
this be so. how does it happen that every newspaper
in country that desires a dissolution of the Un
ion is working for either Buchanan or Fremont,
and all of them bitterly opposed to Fillmore?—
Nearly every Secession and Disunion paper in South
Carolina is for Buchanan —the Charleston Mercury
heading the list and remitting its strict-construction
and non intervention principles in order to support
a life-long opponent of the peculiar doctrines of
South Carolina. The Corner Stone , of our own
city, the most honest and out-spoken of all the Dis
union presses, is a great deal opposed to Fillmore,
aud only very slightly averse to Buchanan. At
the North, all the papers that labor for sectional agi
tation and encourage a policy inconsistent with the
maintenance of the Union, are for Fremont. In
both sections, the conservative, constitutional can
didate is Millard Fillmore; he is everywhere
supported, and wiii be elected as such.
A Den of Thieves.— The most astounding dis
coveries have been made between three or four
weeks past, of the existence of a large and well or
ganized band of thieves and robbers, who having
their headquarters at or near the Gap. in Lancaster
county. Pennsylvania, have extended their opera
tions over several States, and have their agents and
accomplices in New York, New Jersey. Uencsylva
nia, Delaware and Maryland, and perhaps in other
States besides. The*e discoveries were made, it
seems, by the Philadelphia police, through the reve
lation of a notorious horse-thief named Young, who
recently fell into their clutches. The whole matter
has been kept as secret as possible, in order that
they might capture as many of the gang as they
could lay their hands upon ’ We understand that
about twentv of them have already been taken into
custody, and that the officers are actively engaged
in the pursuit of others, in various parts of the coun
try. Among the number already arrested is a den
tist ot Camaen, N. J., a Lawyer of Lancaster, a re
puted Methodist local preacher, of Lancaster or
Chester county ; a Quaker, or an individual wear
ing the Quaker garb, and several others who have
herd a respectable position in society Several in
dividual* in this county are implicated, and the po
lice are on their {Md. Democrat.
The famous “Iron Mountain. ’ in Missouri, is
situated in St. Francis county. From surface in
dications, aud from all explorations made, the
whole Iron Mountain seems to be made of iron
ore. Almost the entire surface of the moun
tain is covered with iron ore, the particles in
creasing in size as you ascend towards the top. un
til upon its summit are found disconnected masses
many tons in weight and often six Or eight feet in
diameter. To what depth the iron ore extends be
low the base of the mountain has never been ascer
tained yet.
From the Temperance Crmtader.
To ih<* Friend** »1 Temperance in Geomia.
j The facts connected with the Temperance ques
tiou for the past year, furnish a valuable chapter in
its history, and now that the excitement has died
away, and quiet is restored, we may reconnoitre
the battle field without being exposed to the smoke
and dust of the conflict. The blind and heedless
influences of passion that swayed and controlled
even.- element of reason and justice have been
calmed, or merged iuto newer and more immediate
Whatever may be the condition of the country
whether prosperous or otherwise, politicians will
stir up the monster panic, and if possible, galvanize
a little life into its cold and buried corpse. We are
cither on the dreadful verge of war, or commercial
distress rides rampant over our cities, or threaten
ing agricultural disasters overlay the land. The
telegraph is too slow to speed the changes and the
mind to * dull to analyze the mostruous mass. No
interim is afforded for reflection; no opportunity
given to entertain those questions identified with
our social and domestic interest.
We have considered this question with as much
calmness as our position would permit, reviewed its
Liston*, and examined its claims, and feel if possible
more than ever confirmed iu the justness, utility,
and constitutionality of legal suasion. The an
nouncement of the Maine law was viewed by many
as an outrage upon popular and constitutional
rights, and the effort to adopt it by other States,
either iu whole or in part, was met by the most vio
lent opposition, and although its intrinsic merit and
overwhelming truth engrafted some ol its features
upon the statutes of well nigh every State, there
has uot been sufficient courage aud interest diffused
among the masses to give form .to ita principle or
perfection to its practice. Nor is it strange that in
a contest involving so many new and startling issues
—led on one side by ultra-prohibitionists, and on
the other by appetite and interest—that even the
triumph of virtuous freedom would have resulted in
enactments too strict for the approval of a timid
executive, and too searching and salutary for a
time-serving police. The discussion and partial
enforcement of these laws have produced facts that
are everywhere our watchword, they are too con
spicuous to be underrated by iugenuijty, or neutral
ized by sophistry. Experience has been valuable.
The alarms of the timid have been quieted, the reso
lution of the wavering strengthened, and the fitful
eorruscutions that emanated from our camp-fires,
now form a milder and more certain light, and its
attractions overawe and modify every conflicting
element.
There is a decided demand for reformation in the
liquor traffic. Attention is called to this subject in pri
vate circles, public assemblies, and in the deep loneli
ness of the heart, facts and figures stand out boldly
and incontestibly—the very embodiment of evi
dence. We are met, however, by the marvellous
announcement, that certain localities have yielded
to outward pressure and are retracing their steps. —
No great principle, however just in itself, can ob
tain supremacy without liability to abuse, and if ex
cessive zeul overreached the proper bounds of rea
son aud justice, patriotism and honor demanded a
correct graduation of power. The very clemency,
however, that moderated these laws, obtained a cor
responding concession legal and practical, from the
opposition. In tl.e first canvass every inch of
ground was contested, and even the strong arm of
the law was defied with t».c same impunity ns jus
tice aud religion. But they now gladly moderate
their vast pretensions, and seek to pacify and con
ciliate the advocates of reform. The result is inevi
table, and a high toned aud well directed public
opinion will demand and sustain a code of laws that
will completely demolish the whole system of special
privileges, ana legalized corruption. It was cur
rently circulated that the prohibition party in Maine
was defeated at the last election, ana the fact was
hailed as a triumph of the liquor dynasty, and the
beginning of the end of our overthrow. But this
was not the issue in the canvass, all parties of any
prominence acquiesced in the general principles of
the law ; although some features were objectionable,
its constitutionality had been fully sustained before
No fears need be entertained there or elsewhere, as
to the final result. If any inquiry ensues, it‘will re
sult from hitching our maguiheeut battle ship, that
is freighted with the fortunes and hopesof thousands
and moves upon the waters life-like, and invincible
in “ breeze, or gale, or storm,” on to be towed by
the miserable little steam tug of party organization.
We should stand aloof from all parties, and neither
compromise with, nor commit our cause into their
keeping. We can safely rely upon the intelligence
of the people to sustain our own indomitable and
well-tried standard bearers. We see nothing to dis.
courage us in the general condition of the cause,
even in these sections where faction and empiricism
have deceived the faithful.
“ Returning just ice will resume her sway,
Aud night dissolve at the approach of day.”
We were not much disappointed at the result of the
late election in Georgia. The people here are slow
to abandon habits and doctrines consecrated by age,
however absurd or injurious. The idea of prohi
bition was new in this latitude, and its practical
workings were too far off to influence, beneficially,
its interest here. We expected but little more than
to organize a party, and have an opportunity in
the din of the conflict to present our candidate and
claims to the consideration of the people. This
has b en accomplished. We had a candidate in
the field every way worthy the position and the
cause. We courted debate, challenged discussion ;
but llie purity of our cause and the justness of our
principles were at all times and everywhere ac
knowledged.
But the awful crisis in public affairs, manufactur
ed by parties, overawed the better judgment and in
clination of thousands, and reduced the prohibition
vote to those only, that no party tactics could con
trol, or discipline intimidate. The people of Geor
gia are under lasting obligations to Mr. Overby for
the lofty patriotism, unbending courage, aud self
sacrificing purpose manifested by him throughout
the contest. He bore the Temperance standard no
bly in the face of certain defeat. He planted him
self upon the breach, and with but a little band to
sustain him. overlooked the warring elements that
upbeaved the great deep of popular feeling, and
grappled with vice and injustice with an intrepidi
ty that, defied opposition. The truths and facts dis
seminated, wid be like seed sown in good ground,
that will 1•: i -g forth in due season abundant fruit.
We are xv-d*: obligations to him for espousing and
defending our cause so gallantly, under so many
personal sacrifices, which should be answered in a
manner more expressive than words. The length,
breadth and magnitude of this debt, will more fully
appear when the progress of reformation shall have
swept from his throne this modern Caligula, with
all his crimes and excesses, and plant the sceptre of
peace and security over the whole empire ot mind
and matter.
At no time perhaps since the organization of our
society has a more solemn and imperative work
spread out before us. Prompt und efficient means
should be instituted to prosecute to perfection the
noble enterprise already commenced. At the ap
proaching Convention of our society at Atlanta, on
the fourth Wednesday in July, an array of members,
talent and determination should present themselves,
that will be a seal to our former labors, and an ear
nest to our future success. The masses are begin
ning to understand the true bearing of this ques
tion, their oppressions and their remedy. The bur
then of taxes, which under institutions like ours
ought to be nominal, is swelled by pauperism and
jails ipto a magnitude that demands relief. The
euormous expenditure of time by court and juries
in the investigation of causes originating directly or
indirectly from intemperance, should be remedied.
And more than all others, the long dark catalogue
of crime, written in tears and blood, should be re
moved, and these sinks and dens of iniquity that
breed moral pestilence and death, should be eradi
cated forever from the face of society.
It is not proper now to indicate any particular
measure or blaze out any course we dropose to tra
vel. We have sufficient confidence in the wisdom,
firmness and moderation of that Convention, to be
lieve that the interest of our cause will be safe in
their keeping. Any policy that is onward and up
ward will meet a hearty response from our friends
throughout the State. Without entering into an
analysis of this question, or pressing more particu
larly its claims, we invite all who feel identified in
interest or sympathy with us to meet and make a
common cause. If your lamps have been hid under
a bushel until its last sickly rays have been extin
guished, come and get more oil m your vessels, and
relume again your little sphere. The waters will
soon be troubled, and the halt und lame that throng
its banks will need you to put them in its healing
tide. Let no timid misgivings deter you from the
discharge of your duty. Your obligations to your
God, your country and your family, are all involved
in the issue, and the destiny of thousands for time
and eternity, may hang upon your decison.
L. 1). Lai.lekstedt,
President of the State Temperance Society of Ga.
Augusta June 21, 1856.
llexicnn News.
The steamship Texas arrived in New Orleans ou
the 11th inst. with dates from Vera Cruz to the Bth
inst The following summary of news is compiled
from the Mexican Extraordinary:
The Spanish fleet has departed from Vera Cruz.
One vessel only remains, and we hope the Span
iards are no longer fearful of a bombardment. The
Mexicans never were much afraid of this armada,
but some foreigners thought it dangerous.
A decree has made its appearance signed by Pje
sident Comonfort, and dated she 25fn ult., whioh
provides for the sale pf all the lands belonging to the
church, as well as all belonging to the different re
ligious corporations. The proclamation proposes to
sell the lands at present occupied and under rental,
for the price which, at six per cent, per annum,
would yield the same revenue to the present own
ers. The unoccupied lands are to be sold at public
auction within three months from the date of tfie de
cree.
We learn that the Archbishop has addressed a
document to Government concerning the decree of
the 25th June, iu which he attempts to demonstrate
that the decree will not be of any benefit to the
Government.
News from the interior induce us to believe that
there is no political disturbance in any of the States.
Gen. Alvarez writes from the South, contradicting
the rumors of an insurrection in that quarter. The
reports which came from Morelia, not of a pacific
character, have been ascertained to be false.
Alvarez has intimated in various letters that he is
anxious for harmony and "pod feelin" to prevail be
tween Congress ana the Executive, in order to car
ry out ail the liberal principles of the Liberal party,
and at the same time expressing his approbation
with the measures heretofore adopted for the benefit
of the country.
A priest named Perequira is still imprisoned in
Puebla, on the charge of inciting some persons
holding church lands to resist the decrees seques
trating the property of the clergy in the diocese of
Puebla.
It is now said that the marching of a column of
troops to the vicinity of C ueraavaea has been
to arrest and punish the persons on the sugar plan
tations, who have struck for higher wages, and who
are now plundering the country.
A new State of “the Valiev of Mexico” is to be
formed under the new constitution.
The official Bulletin of New Leon of the Bth J tine,
states that hostilities have commenced between that
State and Chihuahua against Tamaulipas. General
Vidaurri was positively informed that on the sth
three or four thousand troops were inarching upon
Laredo from Mier, to capture the military stores,
which the State of New Leon, with the approbation
of the Central Government, had ordered to be in
troduced at the customhouse of Laredo. The Bul
letin further adds that there are strong indications
of a movement on foot to establish the Republic of
Sierra Madre.
Dr. Naphegvi has been appointed Emigrant
Agent to the United States and Canada for this
govenment. He is to receive the sum of one dol
lar for each person he may induce to come to this
country.
Accounts from the State of Sonora represent
the Apaches to be very troublesome. These In
dians can only be stopped in their work of pillage
and murder bv extermination. The Government
will be compelled to do the work soone; ox &ier,
and the 3o«»ner the better, o;a a>.u>un« of the great
wealth of that portion ei the Republic.
The police of Mexico have made a descent upon a
hand oi counterfeiters who have infested this city
for some time, and whose operations were quite ex
tensive in the manufacture of spurious coin, which
they industriously put in circulation. At the same
time the police stumbled upon a fraternity, some
what larger iljtn a family party* of robbers—about
twenty in number. A &an Diego father was found
among them, whose business, we suppose, was to
bless them and do them good, and take a share in
the profits.
Official information received from Cordova, an
nounces that more than two tons weight of locusts
have recently been Jailed in that neighborhood. As
it is calculated that there are in each hundred
weight 1.720 000 locusts, some mighty arithmeticians
have figureu it out that at Cordova no lees than
of these insects have been destroyed and
afterwards buried.
The C'alifoniin Mail.
The Steamship George Law arrived in New York
on Monday morning from Aspiuwall, bringing the
California mail and $1,705,000 in specie.
The Sac Francisco papers are to the 20th June,
fifteen days later.
At the departure of the previous steamer, on the
sth of June, Gov. Johnson had issued his proclama
tion declaring the citv of San Francisco in a state of
insurrection, and calling upon all persons subject to
military dutv, in the third, fourth and fifth military
districts, to Lold themselves in teadiness to do war
like service, under orders of the Commander-in-
Chief and his subordinates. The Alta California, iu
its summary prepared for transmission to the Atlan
tic coast, says:
This and the accompanying documents was re
ceived by the whole State with indignation. To
those who had correctly estimated the objects, past
and future, of the committee, gubernatorial inter
ference seemed uncalled for, especially inasmuch
as Governor Johnson withheld his proclamation un
til long after there appeared any necessity for its is
suance.
Some proceeded to enroll themselves as directed,
but nearly all such were friends and associates of
the wretches punished by the committee.
Many of the organized military companies
disbanded, surrendered their arms, aud positive
ly refused to engage in any attacks on the peo
ple. Meanwhile the Committee opened their books
tor recruits, and thousands hurried to join the organ
ization.
Large quantities of arms kept coming, until six
thousand muskets, thirty pieces of camion, many
small arms, and abundant ammunition and infantry
accoutrements were gathered to the rooms of th
Committee.
A regular system of military discipline was estab
fished, strong guards were mounted, and the whole
force divided into ten*regiments!— all composed of
the best men in the city.
A strong breast work of sand bags was built in
the night time, in front of the committee rooms ; a
large bell was suspended on the roof of their build
ing, to give instant alarm on the approach of dan
ger, ami several pieces of cannon were planted on
the adjacent roofs, so as to command each street
leading to the fortification.
While these formidable preparations were going
forward, the Governor's officers and the public jour
nals in favor of annihilating the committee, labored
excessively to obtain warriors, and succeeded in se
curing a few hundred additional.
The Governor was now made to believe, by his
advisers, that he could at once suppress the “insur
rection.” Accordingly, he went to Benicia to ob
tain arms and various projectiles of war from the
United States arsenal; but Gen. Wool postively re
fused to accomodate “his Excellency.”
While at Benicia, a committee of gentlemen from
San Francisco, but not members of the Vigilance
Committee, waited on the Governor to endeavor
to induce him to withdraw his proclamation. This
he would not do. He ret urned to Sacramento much
incensed at General Wool, and convinced of the
mysterious fact that a “mob” itad possesion of
six thousand stand of arms and thirty pieces of
cannon, which they had obtained without blood
shed, disturbance or objection on the part of the
owners.
The Government forces have, as yet, made no
hostile movemement, though they have gone into
camp near this city.
Throughout the State the people have endorsed
the various actions of the San Francisco Vigilance
Committee, and in most parts there has been, and
is now, more excrement than in this city since the
shooting of Mr. Kiug aud the execution of his mur
derer.
In Sacramento, Stockton and other prominent
cities, large meetings have been held to endorse the
proceedings of, and sympathise with, the people’s
reform organization of San Francisco ; ami In the
mines and mountain villages the same enthusiasm
prevails.
The California Chronicle furnishes the following
summary of events :
On the sth instant, Win. Mulligan, C. P. Duane,
Billy Carr, John Bulger, Woolley Kearny and Mar
tin Gallagher, who were proved to have been con
nected with frauds upon the ballot box by means of
stuffed votes, and dangerous characters generally,
were sent out of the country by the Vigilance Com
mittee, partly by the Carrier Dove, for Callao and
the Chincha Islands, aud partly by the steamer
Golden Age.
On the 6th inst., John Crowe, James Hennessey,
John Lawler, James Cusick, J. W. Bagley, Win.
Hamilton, Wm. alias Jack McGuire, and Terrence
Kelly, individuals who have been looked upon as
suspicious characters in this community, have re
ceived orders from the Vigilance Committee to
leave California before the 20th inst.
On Monday, the 9th inst., General Sherman re
signed his commission as Major-General of militia,
lie bases his promise of receiving the enrolled mili
tia upon the assumption that Gen. Wool would fur
nish the State authorities with arms, but the old
general firmly refus d to interpose the United States
authority in the matter.
This day, also, a committee of our first citizens
waited upon Gov. Johnston, at Benicia, to confer
with him upon the condition of affairs in this city,
and to take measures to bring about a pacification
of the difficulties. The Governor replied that he
was desirous of avoiding bloodshed, but thought it
his duty to execute the laws. The committee con
sisted of ex-Gov. Foote, Hon. Bailie Peyton, Capt.
J. W. Macondray, Col. Crockett and others.
The Governor’s reply was as follows :
Benicia, Cal., June 7, 1856.
Hon. J. B. Crockett and others committee from citi
zens of San Francisco :
Gentlemen:—ln reply to the verbal communi
cation made to me this evening, in relation to the
existing condition of affairs in the city of San Fran
cisco, I have to say that the hope you have express
ed that the unhappy difficulties of which you made
mention may be terminated without bloodshed, fully
accords with my own desire ; aud I can assure you
that nothing shall be done upon my part which will
not imperatively be rendered necessary to secure a
compliance with the Executive proclamation issued
by me on the 3d inst.
By virtue of the Constitution of this State, it is
made my duty to enforce the executions of the laws.
This duty I shall perform ; and if unhappily a colli
sion occurs, and injury to life or property result, the
responsibility must rest upon .those who disregard
the authority of the State.
Very respectfully, your ob t serv’t,
[Signed] J. Neely Johnson.
On the 10th and lltli instants, large preliminary
meetings of our citizens, who have taken no part
in the organization of the Vigilance Committee, but
yet sympathize in their acts, were holden, at which
Judge Shattuck, of the Superior Court, and Hon.
Bailie Peyton presided. Patriotic and firm resolu
tions were adopted, sustaining tlie Vigilance Com
mittee. The meeting, on the lltli instant was
addressed by lion. Bailie Peyton, Judge Tracy and
others.
On the 14th a grand mass meeting of the citizens
of San Francisco was liolden. It was probably the
greatest demonstration ever made in Francisco.
At least ten thousand persons were present. Hon.
Bailie Peyton presided, and the immense gathering
was addressed by Mr. Peyton, Hon. William Duel*,
formerly member of Congress from New York,
Judge Baker and others. The resolutions presented
at a former meeting were adopted, aud a firm de
termination manifested to stand by the Committee
in the last resort.
At this present writing, the 18th, the Vigilance
Committee have some 6,000 men enrolled, about 30
cannon, and some 7.000 rifles and muskets, desides
small arms in abundance. They have also sand bag
fortifications in front of their rooms and every
thing ready to prevent the success of an attack.
It is estimated that over nine-tenths of the pop
ulation of the city and State sympathize with
their movements in defence of the interests of the
people. The force on the other side is less than
500 men.
The only paper in San Francisco opposed to the
committee is the Daily Herald, and in order to place
the version of both parties before our readers, we
copy the comments upon the posture of affairs made
in that journal on the day of the departure of the
steamer, as follows:
To the people of the Eastern States, who, cogni
zant of the growing rebellion in the heart of tins
metropolis, will look anxiously to the news by the
outgoing steamer for tidings of its suppression, we
beg to state, that the Governor, aided by the State
officers, his advisers, and by the Lest citizens of
every county in the commonwealth, is using all
means at his’ command to crush out this festering
treason. The ill-advised refusal of the General
commanding the Pacific Department to furnish the
State with arms and ammunition on the requisition
of Governor Johnson, for the purpose of putting a
speedy end to the 'nggrrection, has retarded the
operations set on foot for the termination of the re
bellion i but that refusal has but inflamed the zeal
of those loyal aud patriotic citizens who have re
sponded to the call of the Governor for the mainten
ance of the law; and their ardor has already over
came almost every difficulty iu their path.
We are in hopes that the immense force now in
process of organization, when exhibited, will be suf
ficient, without striking a blow, to prove to the mis
guided men who at present defy the laws, that it will
be idle to attempt to maintain their position. Arms
and ammunition are being concentrated at various
points ; men are being drilled and exercised in the
Use of arms •, preparations the most formidable in
extent and purpose are in progress, so that when a
demonstration is at length made, it will be such a
one as to crush out finally and forever the spirit of
rebellion in California. By all those who sustain
the Governor it is fervently hoped that it may not
be necessary to spill a single 4r°p fcf UW>d; at the
same time that the liberties of the people aud the
reputation of the Jatate being at stake, the whole
power of the government will be used to extinguish
the existing rebellion. The State will not recede
from its position.
Gen. Wool’s oourse has retarded the extinction of
this riotous organization; but it is nevertheless a
mere question of time; and even should the Presi
dent of the United States follow the lead of his mil
itary representative on the Pacific, and violate the
guarantees of the Constitution, the result will be the
same in the end. The people c*f the State will as
sert their sovereignty over this cabal at all hazards.
We have fcvejy faith, however, that the President
Will do nia duty.
Several fires had occurred in San Francisco,
among o thera the Candie Factory of Worteell &.
Co., with a loss of $30,000, three two story dwel
lings belonging to Estman &, Bro. loss SIO,OOO.
On the Bth of June a fire broke out in the El Dora
do, owned by Raymond &. Boocock, nearly oppo
site the Pacific Express office, at Chinese Camp,
which destroyed the entire portion of AJala street
between Mr. Gamble’s store amftfie utqre occupied
by Brock & Blake ; vyith of the Pa
emc Exoreej office and the fire proof building own
ed by Wass, Veader & Cutler. The total lose is es
timated at $75,000.
Oregon. —The steamship Columbia had arrived
at San Francisco, from Portland, O. T., with advices
to June 9. Our previous advices thenoe were to
the 28th of May.
The teritorial election Lad been the principal sub
ject of interest, hut no returns are given by which
the result can be authentically stated. We judge
that the opposition ha* obtained a majority in the
Legislature. The location of the seat of Govern
ment was one of the issues, Portland, Salem, Eola,
Corvallis and Eugene City being the competitors.
With respect to the Indian diffisulties, we
find somewhat conflicting statements. We infer
that substantially the war is at an end, but copy the
following paragraphs. It is plain, however, that the
truth of the reported attacks on Capt. Smith s com -
pany is doubted:
Jacksonville, June 9.
Report says that the bands of Limpy, George and
John, came to Capt. Smith's camp a few days since,
for me purpoee of making a treaty. Capt. Smith in
formed them that the only terms on which he would
treat was that they should give up their arms and
leave the river and go to the X&bJuII Reserve. Lim
py and Georg? to these terms, but John
refused, paying this was his land and he intended to
rvinain here.
Smith said to him that the country would be filled
with soldiers, and all his tribe hunted down and
killed. John and his band then left Smith’s camp,
The next day , thirty of his warriors, unarmed, re
turned to Smith’s camp, ostensibly to have another
talk: but having been warned by friendly
that they intended to steal guns from the soldiers, he
would not permit them to come into his camp. They
went away, and soon after John's entire band at
tacked Smith's command.
A company of volunteers soon came to Smiths
assistance, when the enemy wa* routed and
driven into the rivs? and it is said that quite a
number were killed and wounded and nine taken
prisoners
It is said that Capt. Smith received three flesh
wounds. Twelve of his men are reported killed, and
twenty-five wounded.
The absence of details leads us to discredit the
above. We give it as we received it. Many per
sons here beueve that it is true, while others doubt.
The Oregon Argus learns that the Clackamas vo
lunteenhave all returned, and that the Linn comity
: company will remain to guard the passes leading
„ into the Willamette valley from the east side of the
Cascade mountains.
The Oregon Times of the 7th says :
Rumors are rife that the Indians intend to get in
the rear of Col. Wright and cut off’his communica
tion with the Dalles, and then come in and take that
point. The people of the Dalles are making due ar
rangements tor defence in case of an attack.
There are hostile Indians in the vicinity of the
mouth of Wind River, near Wind mountains, on the
Columbia River, between the Dallas and Cascades.
The Indians had shot stock while the settlers were
taking their stock from a boat. Moccasin tracks,
as well as fresh horse tracks, were discovered close
by. The steamer Marcy was to take a force ot vo
lunteers and regulars up to that point.
An Oregon Nugget.—We were shown a letter
the other day from Mr. Cohen, written to his part
ner, Mr. Simonsfeld, of this city, from Althouse
creek, O. T., in which he states that a sixty-four
ounce nugget was taken out of a claim opposite
their store, on that creek, a few days since. This is,
we believe, the largest nugget ever found in Ore
gon. The company also took some four or five
ounces out of t heir claim on the same day, besides
the lump. As that section of country is now secure
from Indian depredations, we may expect to hear
of some other handsome strikes being made this
Summer.
Washington Territory.—The advices from
this territory are not late or generally important.
No Indian disturbances had recently taken place.
Civil authority had been restored*in Pierce and
Thurston counties. The advices are not later than
May 28.
Sandwich Islands.—The advices are to the 24th
of May. The only item of any interest we find
iu the Polynesian is the following announcement :
In the House of Nobles, oil the I9tli, Prince Kuin
chameha declared himself the bearer of a message
from His Majesty, announcing his intention to unite
himself in marriage with Emma, the daughter of Dr.
T. C. B. Rooke, tad grand daughter of the late John
Young Esq. It was resolved that the House respect
fully express its thanks to the King for his gracious
message, and for his concern for the best interests
of his crown and people. It was also resolved that
this House depute llis Royal Highness Prince Knm
ehamelia to convey to the King the preceding reso
lution, and assure His Majesty that the announce
ment contained in his message is highly agreeable
to this House and that they view the event as one
of great importance to the nation.
Australia.—Byway of Panama we lmve ad
vices from Melbourne to the 4th of April. The ex
tracts given are of no importance further than they
are confirmatory of the advices heretofore received
bv way of England, of a great increase of the yield
of gold in the mining districts. The Melbourne Ar
gus attributes it to a certain extent, to the increase
lathe price paid for gold, consequent upon n more
favorable state of the exchanges.
One Day Later from Nicaragua.
The Orizaba arrived in New York on Monday
evening with news from Nicaragua to the 28th ult.,
one day later than that received by the George
Law.
Gen. Walker is at Granada. The route is in most
excellent condition, the river being high and the
country healthy, there being no sickness among the
residents or soldiers.
The election for President of Nicaragua took place
on the 21th of June. Whole districts went to the
polls for Gen. Walker, with only a very few oppo
sing votes. The official returns had not been made
at the last dates from Granada; but there was no
doubt that Gen. Walker was elected bv an over
whelming majority, the common people looking up
on him as their deliverer from the oppression and
injustice of the native leaders.
The army of Walker had received large reinforce
ments, numbering now about 1,800 men and two
fine artillery companies, with six field pieces.
Many of the soldiers who enlisted for a short term
of service, have received their discharges, taken up
land, and gone to farming.
The Costa Rica papers announce the death of
Gen. Mora, the Commander-in-chief; tin* Vice Pre
sident, and the Secretary of State—all by cholera.
Rivas, accompanied by his Secretary of State,
Secretary of War, and Minister of Public Credit, hud
fled from Leon to Cliinandega, where they took au
opposing attitude to the Walker party. The El Nica
ragueusc attributes the movement of Rivas to the
fear of external enemies of the State and the ap
proaching election. Walker had issued a decree
appointing Don Ferrer Provisional President until
the result should be ascertained, declaring all the
acts of Rivas, after his desertion, void, and caution
ing the citizens to refuse obedience, as all such
would be considered traitors to the country.
At the latest accounts Rivas and his cabinet were
at Leon, all the American troops having left the
place, lie is charged with having invited the ene
mies of the country to invade Nicaragua.
A silver mine in Chontales, owned by Mai. J. P.
Ileiss, of Washington, has been opened, and twen
ty tons of ore were shipped to England, by the Bri
tish steamer Clyde, which sailed from San Juan on
oth inst. It is estimated from primary assays made
at the mine, that this ore will yield from S7OO to
SBOO per ton.
The Orizaba left in the harbor of San Juan, July
7, If. I*. M. frigate Euridyce, Capt. Tnrleton.
The dates from Panama are to the sth inst. The
governments of Bogota had got through with the
evidence touching the Panama riot, and had come
to the conclusion that tin* authorities at Panama
were “ guilty.” Fabrego,the Governor of Panama,
was to be suspended. He would be sent to Bogota
to be tried, together with the other parties implicated
in the affair.
General Goicouria leaves for the United States ns
Plenipotentiary to England. He is entrusted with
extraordinary and discretionary powers, lie is com
missioned to enter into commercial arrangements
with the Court of St. James; thence he is authorized
to cross over to France and present himself to Na
poleon 111 as the representative of Nicaragua. Be
fore crossing the Atlantic lie visits Washington, on
business connected with this government. General
Giocouria is known in the United States as being
one of the leaders in schemes for the liberation of
Cuba.
We have information of a very sad occurrence at
San Juan, where Gen. Hornby, under excitement,
killed a Frenchman named Charles Mater, who was
a citizen of the United States.
Address of General Walker—To the People of Ni
caragua.
I came to Nicaragua to secure its peace and pros
perity. With this view 1 signed the treaty of the
23d of October last, and assisted to uphold the go
vernment organized under its provisions.
But the government, far from aiding me to carry
out the agreement of that treaty, has thrown obsta
cles in the way, and has ended by endeavoring to
stir up civil strife within the Republic. Strange as
it may appear, the lute Rivas Administration has at
tempted to create troubles, and difficulties, and war,
between the people and the Americans they have
invited hither.
It was not enough that the Americans should en
dure the pestilence at Granada lor the purpose of
consolidating the late Provisional Government, and
receive no compensation for the services they ren
dered at the expense of so much suffering and so
much death. It was not enough that they should
pour out their blood at Rivas iu order to maintain
the peace and honor of the State, and then have the
Government refuse to provide them with the bare
necessaries of life. Ingratitude was not sufficient
to satisfy the craving from infamy which consumed
the vitals of Government, and treason became ne- J
cessary in order to furnish fresh food to the appetite '
for obloquy and contempt. They seek to repay their
debt to the Americans by exciting the people
against their benefactors.
It is thus manifest that the late Provisional Gov
ernment lias not only failed to fulfill its promises to
the Americans and its duties to the people, but is j
guilty of the enormous crime of instigating it.s citi- ‘
zens to civil war. And to aid it in these objects it .
has coalesced with the armed and declared enemies j
of the Republic—with the forces an illiterate sav
age attempts to pour over the plains of Nicaragua.
In addition, the Government has attempted to [
prolong its existence, by taking from the people the .
privilege of electing their own rulers. And, ns if *
farther to mark its hatred for freedom, it has banish- j
ed from the State a Cuban patriot, who despairing /
for the present of his own country, Ims sought in this
land the honor of using his sword in defense of liber
ty and progress.
With such accumulated crimes-*-conspiring against j
the very people it was bound to protect—the late
Provisional Government is no longer worthy of ex- ,
iatouce. In the name of the people, I have, thereftire,
declared its dissolution, ana have organized a Pro-
visional Government until the nation exercises its
natural right of electing its own rulers.
William Walker. }
Granada, June 20, 1856.
ADDRESS OF GEN. WALKER TO THE ARMY.
Soldiers! Since you have been in Nicaragua you
have endured privations and passed through dan
gers, not only without murmurs, but even with
cheerfulness. Veterans might be proud of the
prowess you have exhibited; and patriots fighting
for homes and firesides have seldom shown more
self-denial than you have in the service of a foreign
Government; and you have done all without hav
ing as yet received any compensation for what you
have undergone
It is true that the country has just emerged from
a disastrous civil war, and therefore we did not ex
pect to pay promptly the obligations it contracted ;
but we bad a right to expect, at least, gratitnde for
our services. Far from receiving even this reward,
the late Provisional Government has attempted
to excite the prejudices of the people against their
benefactors.
A Government thus bankrupt in credit, faith and
honor, has no title to the confidence or respect of
bra ve soldiers. Duty to ourselves as well as to the
nation, require us to construct a new Administra
tion, which will more faithfuily execute the objects
es its creation. i, have, therefore, organized anew
Provisional Government, until the people can select
their own rulers, when, it is to be hoped, we will
have an Administration more mindful of its duties
and more jealous of the honor of the State.
William Walker.
Granada, June 20, 1856.
California Items.— The steamer Uncle Sam
from Panama arrived at San Francisco on the night
of the 20th.
Eleven persons were shipped on board the steam
er Sierra Nevada during the night of the 20th under
a strong guard.
Epuis Belcher, an old resident of Monterey, was
shot by a person unknown, and died the day the
steamer sailed.
The markets at San Francisco on the 20th
closed moderately active, the leading staples be
ing in very fair request. Flour had declined
slightly.
Central American >cw»,
The information received from Nicaragua is very
meagre. As already reported, General Walker
was elected President on the 21th June, and ex-
President Rivas, with his Minister of War, had
marched on Leon with 600 men, and succeeded in
causing the Americans to evacuate the town.
The Panama Star and Herald says:
We learn that the two thousand troops which left
Guatemala to invade Walk* r had been prevented
from crossing the territory of Salvador, the latter
State being opposed to the invasion. The im
pression of our informant is, that Walker propo
ses making an early attack on Costa Rica, and
that he will succeed, having a very strong force at
present.
Cm the other hand, a despatch received from
New Orleans, says, ‘"Advices from Guatemala state
the advanced guard of the army arrived at San
ta Anna on the 11th June, and were cordially re
ceived.
From Costa Rica the advices are to the 12th of
June. The Panama Star and Herald states that a
revolt had broken out against the government, and
there appeared a probability that President Mora
would be taken out and shot by the insurgents. The
revolution has been brought about by a party of the
Costa Ricans who were opposed to the invasion of
Nicaragua by the Mora army.
The Cholera was disappearing from Costa Rica.
A British man of war was in the port of Punta
Arenas, at the latest advices.
The yeliow fever had carried off sixty of the crew
of the frigate Moiaeca at Port Royal, and she had
left for Halifax.
The Panama Star and Herald says :
We learn from Commodore Watkins, of the P.
M. S. Co.'s steamship Golden Age. that severalflot
the officers of the revolutionary party, who were
kept as prisoners in the castle at Acapulco, were dis
covered in an attempt to escape from their confine
ment, plunder the city and get up a revolution on
the lOtLi of June. They had been tried for the of
fence prior to the sailing of the Golden Age from
that |port, and were ail (some fifteen in number)
sentenced to be shot on the 13th ult.
VOL. I AX.—NEW SERIES VOL. XX. NO. >
The election for Governor of the Stale of Pana
ma took i lace on Sunday, the 29th of June. The
i votes in A spin wall and Colon were as follows :
Aspimvull. Panama.
Bartolme Colou 107 580
Manuel Maria Dias JO
El Tribune, of Carthagenn, June J, states that a
revolution had broken out against the present gov
ernment at Cameras. In Lagumi, the authorities
had anticipated the outbreak. In the latter citv the
cholera had appeared and was spreading rapidly.
The same paper sa\*3 that the Secretary of * the
Treasury of the Republic had coinmupicated a reso
lution to* the Governor of CmMiagona to the effect
that from the Ist of September, when the freedom of
the port commences, the merchants of the port will
have to pay regular duties on all goods sent out of
the city. A petition has been forwarded lor the re
vocation of this decision.
From Bogota there is no news of importance.—
Congress is holding an extra session, but has trans
acted but little business so far as reported. El
Panamt'no states that a commissioner will be ap
pointed to investigate tlie circumstances attending
the Panama riots, and that “the Executive has so
licited from the Congress the power to suspend and
bring the judgment before the Supreme Court, the
Governor of the State of Panama and some others.”
L ntor from South America,
The British Mail steamer New Granada arrived
at Panama on the 21st of June, bringing $400,000
in specie, and advices.from Valparaiso to the J Ist of
May, and Callao to the 12th of June. Among the
passengers was Mr. Green, beam* of dispatches to
Washington from Mr. Starkweather, l'. S. Minister
to Chili, including a treaty of friendship, navigation,
commerce, and extradition between Chili and the
United States.
The news is of but little moment. In Valparaiso
business was dull and unsatisfactory, with heavy
importations and light sales. It was estimated that
there wer« $18,000,000 merchandise in custom house
stores at Valparaiso.
Congress was to commence its session at Santiago
on the Ist June. It is supposed that Sr. Montt will
be re-elected without opposition, President of Chili,
at the coming election.
The treaty of friendship and free commerce be
tween tin- Argentine Republic and Chili was con
eluded and promulgated on the 30th April.
Miiiing/iiiduatry continued prosperous, porrifst
larly the copper department, which was daily in
creasing.
Work on--the railroad from Santiago and Maipo
was to be commenced on the Ith of June.
A line of clipper ships from Havre to Valparaiso
and Callao, Ims been established by Messrs. Tho
mas Bailey & Co.
In Peru and Bolivia all was quit, although there
was expectation of an invasion from Echinique.—
The yellow-lever at Callao and Lima was diminish
ing.
Mr, Dayton’s Letter of Acceptance,
The Black Republican committee having written
to inform. Mr. W. L. Dayton that he has been' nomi
nated forthe Vice-Presidency, that gentleman has
thus replied:
Trenton, N. J. July 7, 1856.
Gentlemen : I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter informing me that at a
Convention of Delegates recently assembled in
Philadelphia, 1 was unanimously nominated as their
candidate for the Vice-Presidency of the United
States, and requesting my acceptance of such nomi
nation.
For the distinguished honor thus conferred,be
pleased to accept lor yourselves, and in behalf of the
Convention you represent, my sincere thanks.*■
1 have only to add that having oarefullyexamined
the resolutions adopted in that Convention us indi
cating the principles by which I was governed, 1
find them, m their general features, such as have
heretofore had my hearty support. My opinions
and votes against the extension of Slavery into free
Territory, are on record and well known. Upon that
record lam willing to stand. Certainly nothing lms
since occurred which would tend to modify my opin
ions previously expressed upon that subject. On
the contrary, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise
(that greatest wrong, portentous of mischief) but
adds strength to the conviction that these constant
encroachments must be calmly but firmly met; that
this repealing Act should be itself repealed, or reme
died by every just and constitutional means iu our
power.
I very much deprecate all sectional Danes. 1
have not been m the past, nor shall be in the future,
instrumental in fostering such issues. But the re
peal of the Missouri Compromise, and as a conse
quence the extension of Slavery, are no issues raised
by iiß ; they are issues forced upon us, and we act
but in self-defence when we repel them. That section
of the country which presents these issues is respon
sible for them ; and it is this sectionalism which lms
subverted past compromises, and now seeks to force
Slavery into Kansas. Iu reference to other sub
jects treated of in the resolutions of the Convention,
I find no general principle or rule of political con
duct to winch I cannot and do not yield a cordial
assent.
But while thus expressing a general concurrence
in the views of the Convention, I cannot but re
member that lln* Constitution gives to the Vice
President little power in matters of general legisla
tion : that ho has not even a vote, except in special
cases; ami that his rights and duties as prescribed in
that instrument are limited to presiding over the
Senate of the United States. Should Ibe elected
to that high office, it will be my pleasure, as it will
be my duty, to conduct, so far as I can, ihe busi
new of that body in such a manner as will best com
port with its own dignity, in strict accordance with
its own rules, and with a just regard to the equal
rights and privileges of all its members.
Accepting the nomination tendered through you,
as 1 now do,
I am, gentlemen, very respectfully yours,
W.m. L. Dayton.
To Henry S. Lane, President of the Convention,
J. M. Ashley, Anthony J. Bleecker, Joseph (’.
Ifornblower, E. R. Ilonr,Thaddeus Stevens, K. S.
Bingham, John A. Willis, C. F. Cleveland, Cyrus
Aldrich, Committee.
More Test Votes for President. —People
will express their political preferences in times of
excitement, on steamboats, in large manufacturing
establishments, mercantile houses, <fcc., however
vexatious the result may be to the Buchanan De
moeracy just now, and however they maybe dis
posed to ridicule the practice. The result is, that
Fillmore is largely ahead in four-fifths of the tests
thus applied, while the contest between Buchanan
and Fremont is as to which shall be farthest be
hind. We give a few, out of many of the same
sort, of the votes thus taken. Vote of all the Bank
Clerks of Troy, N. V. —Fillmore 38, Fremont 13,
Buchanan 0 ! Vote of the Canal Boatmen at Troy,
N. L—Fillmore .03, Fremont 7, Buchanan 0,
Doubtful If Vote of the Fire Company in 12th
Ward, New York City—Fillmore 13, Fremont 0,
Buafcanan 2. Vote of passengers on the little Fail
Railroad, N. Y. —Fillmore M, Fremont 33, Buchan
an 30. On Steamer “City of New York,” be
tween Philadelphia and Boston—Fillmore 13, Bu
chanan 10, Fremont J, Vote on Steamer Belfast,
from New Orleans to St. Louis, June 14th—Gentle
men, Fillmore 62, Buchanan 30 ; Ladies, Fillmore
13, Buchanan 1; Deck, Fillmore 3, Buchanan 4
Total, Fillmore 80, Buchanan 38.
Increase ok Catholicism in England.—Since
the emancipation so gloriously obtained by O’Con
nell twenty-five years ago, Catholicism haa been on
the increase throughout all the British Empire ; not
only in Irleland but in England and Puritan Scot
land, and still more especially in the English colo
nies, where the number of Catholic dioceses, par
ishes, churches, monasteries, and religious congre
gations, increases rapidly and steadily. In London,
in one of the most conspicuous points of one of the
most populous suburbs, the astonished passenger
sees a vast assemblage of Gothic edifices, an admi
rable church, an episcopal residence, parsonage,
schools, and an establishment of the Bisters of Mer
cy. This is 81. George’s Southwark ; this is the
sanctuary where, under the name of the patron of
old England, the triumphant flag of faith and reli
gious liberty is raised in the centre of a busy neigh
borhood, and in the midst of a noisy and either hos
tile or most indifferent crowd.— The Political Fu
ture of Kugland, by the Count dc Montalembcrl.
The money and contents of the A meric .11 Ex
press Company’s safe, which whh lately raised from
the wreck of the Atlantic is now at the office of the
Company in this city. The property recovered is ns
follows:
Uilla on the Bank of Erie $2,000
Bills on Gov’t State Bank of Ann Arbor 7,000
Bills on do do Brnlington, Vt 4,000
Sheets of Bills on Bank of America, George
Smith’s Chicago 10,000
Michigan State Bonds 4,600
Gold 5,000
Total $32,500
The paper money was, when raised, wet through,
butsince lias been carefully dried, and all is fresh
and fair, looking as when lost. The signatures are
plain and distinct, and give little evidence oi the or
deal through which they have passed. The bills of
lading, which were likewise in the safe, show the
writing upon them plainly, even to pencil marks.—
Buffalo Com. Adv.
Col. Fremont Compared to Louis Napoleon.
—S. G. Goodrich, late United States Consul at. Ba
ris, and well known to youths as “Peter Parley,”
thus writes to a “friend* about Col. Freinont :
“I recollect to have heard it said of him, that his
habit of self-reliance and self counselling, evident
frum his manner and conduct, reminds one strongly
of similar qualities in Louis Napoleon, and which
have given him such an ascendancy, since his acces
sion to power in France.”
We don't think the people of these United States
desire a President with quite as much “self-reliance
and self-counselling,’’ especially, when to these as
tounding qualities are united ignorance and inexpe
rience of political affairs, to a remarkable degree.
Neither do they require a President who shall “re
mind any one s rongly” of Louis Napoleon, or any
other despot. “Peter” and his “friend” have rather
put their feet in it, by writing and publishing such
stuff, wherein their candidate is made to resemble
Louis Napoleon.— Bouton Port.
Making Diamonds.—The production of diamonds
in the laboratory lias long been thought, possible;
and from a charcoal prepared from crystalized su
gar, M. Despretz has produced crystals of c arbon
having all the properties of tin- diamond. This re
sult was obtained by the long continued action of
the galvanic battery. The crystals are microsco
pic, but clearly recognized as octahcdra, some
black, others transparent. Gauden, the famous lu
pidru, found these crystals to cut diamonds and ru
Lies, like powdered diamonds themselves, it yet
remains an achievement of chemical science to
produce these crystals of a size sufficient for orna
mental purposes.
Democratic; Meeting is New Orleans.—-The
Bulletin of the 9th inst. says:—A large and respec
table number of the Democratic party met in La
fayette Square last evening, t ) ratify the nomina
tion of Buchanan and Breeder nridg*;. Judge Dun
bar was chosen President, with the usual number of
those ornamental, but useless appendages, some
fifty, more or less, Vice-Presidents. The President,
on opening the meeting, marie a very good speech,
sensible and moderate in torn*. Mr. Soule made a
short speech, but had to cut it short in consequence
of indisposition. The ratifying resolutions were
then read and adopted. The meeting was very
tame, and little or no enthusiasm elicited. There
was not the least disturbance or violation of order.
The meeting was after Mr. Soule, by
Mr. Viilere and Hon. W. A. Elmore. They spoke
well, but their appeals fell coldly on those present,
quite a number of whom made half suppressed ex
clamations in favor of Fillmore.
Deserting Him.—A New Yo.k correspondent oi
the Macon Telegraph, a Democratic organ, con
firms our opinion of the defection from the Bu
chanan ranks, and testifies to the fact that Mr. k i<l
- chances for the Presidency are better than
tboxe of the former gentleman. The writer says
‘•When I hear solid conservative Democrats
speak against Mr. Buchanan’s platform, or rejuacto
commit themselves to him, it looks doubtful as to
bis carrying a State North of Mason and Dixon s
I *Shall the South waste her vote on such a chance,
and thereby give the election t<» Fremont? Let us
unite upon Fillmore, if we would have the country.
It is the only change. —(irtftin . 1 mrrican.
It is reported by the London correspondent of the
Philadelphia Ledger that Mr Dodge, our Minister
to Spain, i» about making a treaty with that coun
try, by which it is to be stipulated that we are to
debar ourselves from the purchase or acquisition of
Cuba, in any mode, for the consideration of certain
commercial advantages to the United States.
American j; wk Houses (: w.. ...
sailed y« s!» vduv lor England, \»• ;t*»ti«* d i.i .now
of It. Tell ltroeck, the Nap.Jeon of tie- A- ... «
turf since the decease of Col. Johnson, of V , . ■»:t
The object of Mr. Ton Broeck\i visit to Ei..| i
to test the power* of the English race r
lisii ground by actual experiment with th<> ’ r 'in
America. Forthat purpose he takes out w.t : :dm
Lecompte, Pryor, an l tie* flßy Prioress- thre< .
the fastest horses in this country. His hw- • L v
ington, howei«i. V- h-n belli d, for i .
known to hi.rself. For the last century. E;i;;l m!
has been celebrated tor the superiority of her ru« n. .
horses, audit is toiler principally that we * wa me.
fine stock 1 Most of our best stock stallimis h-\v
been imported from that country. It is contend.-J
by English turfmen that the horse in England !m
attained the maxi uni of speed, and that no fouign
bred horses are equal to them. In order to solve
this problem, Mr. Ten Broeck, confident of Lie p* ■
era of the American bred horse, goes t * England,
and time will tell the result. We should not be sur
prised were be io oomo ofi Ttotori :
things have happened. As we have In aten the
English in many things, why should w< not boat
them in racing also r It is well known that the
American jtrotting horse, whether owing to :
skill of the driver or the inherent qualities of the
animal, is far in advance of anything in Kuiope
Numbers are annually exported to England and
France and sold at high prices, un i will so emit in
ue until the breeding, training, and driving of the
trotting horse—an art by itself-—is bet hr unde,
stood in those countries. We will, however, watch
the movements of Mr. Ten Broeck in England, and
keep our readers fully posted.—.V. ). H rai'K
POWKROF CONSCIENCE.—Oui I'e.l ioi’S will .■
rally remember the case of Sydney V. *I : 'l. the
interesting and pious young gentleman who * in
gratiated himself with one of our best ciL/m . that
he secured a position in the State Bunk, w’la veby i .
was enabled to steal l'ourtct n hundred dollars. Ile
was huuted w’ith a good deal of energy and ]u * .
verance for some months, but lie managed to elude
nil efforts to capture him in the apprehension that
he was being pursued, he travelled over nearly the
whole country, sometimes, he says, in the very ear
with thoso who were hunting for him, ami after
nearly two years of this unhappy life, he went to S.
Paul’s Minnesota. Worn out with dread, he wool
to the Marshal of that Territory, told his < e and
asked to be arrested. The officer remonstra’ i.
told him he had no authority to make an arrest
that the affair was forgotten, and that if ho mlenm-d
to make his remorse good for anything, he had be:
ter set to work and earn the money he had criminal
ly got and spent, and pay the bank and tin* - lie h I
swindled; that he would b'j better any win re thin
goiug to the penitentiary. Hut Howard was ivm
lute to be arrested. The officer wrote to t; city,
and a requisition was procured, upon which ! •• was
brought here on Thursday afternoon. We bel <\.
an indictment is pending against himfin the hu.inx
P. ,S.—We learn lliat Howard was sent to tin*
penitentiary on Saturday for two years. He plead
guilty. —lmUannp >U* (lml.) Sent/nr/.
Imports and K.xroius at N r.vv Yonu. - The
Journal of Commerce furnishes *tko following c»
parativc statement of the foreign imports at New-
York for the fiscal year ending June 30th :
1854. 1850. lßs‘‘»
Bnt’d for consign. $ 147,929,21 l $107,029.’: 10 *l *o ' vl! '
Ent’d lor w ’tumb’g *27,117,UH> 52 <122, '.Uni ~'.s;;s/‘ ,
Free goods 12,7;M,1!55 11,230, >59 17.132. It:
Specie 2,937,648
Total imports... .SIOI,O’M 501 $154,505,,»2(i #lS ! s,2i I .
Withdrawn from
warehouse 19,87(>,44.> 23,.>01.411 *2l 1,1 h >
The increase in the shipments of dome: :i- pro
ducc, fir the year just ended, is vt ry large the i«»
tal exports for this period, exclusive of speeic, m
§17,(163,178 greater than lbr the year ending June
Mills, 1555, and greater than for the yt
ending June 30, 1854, os will appear lromthe t.dlow
ing statement:
Exports from Xiw York to Forayn Forts, J,.r t! I .
Year i nding June 30.
1851 1855. _ 1850
I KimestU* produce. §i»d,310.038 >52,i> ,, 2. inti 8. .. .. 11
Foreign md/.e (free) 1,3351,973 3.48-1,387 1..-" 1 I
J)o. (dutiable) 5,634,818 5 030,787 • { r •'• '• ‘*
Specie 114,284, *2ll :58,058,:i:H ‘22.250 !»!H
Total exports $107,575;070 100,381,014 1• 1 ’ •
Total, exclusiveof
Specie 73,200,820 02.3:3,580 8
The large imports have of course brought in a
large cash revenue, the total being greater than for
any previous year in the history of the coun.ry.
Cush Duties Received at X. w York.
1854. 1855. Is .‘id.
In June . . .$’2,152,(K)083 $ ?,311i,4til 80 $ >5.'i.12 » .’n
Prev 5 months 17,285,353.513 11,883,480.01 10,013,720 T*
Total 6 m’ths #19,737,960.76 14,099,945.71 22 11,14
Total liseal year
end’g J line 30 $41,058,857.01) 32,058,873.03 1 2 928 ■> • .* ►.»
Unpaid Letters. —The plan put in operation ; f
New* York some weeks ago for the disposition of
unpaid letters addressed to persons within the I -
fed Slates, being found to work satisfactorily, we
ase authorized to say that the Postmaster (leneinl
has given directions for it to be extended to nil
other offices ns early ns practicable. Blunk ein uhii
and note of instructions have been printed and w ill
bo distributed to postmasters in due course «*i lmsi
ness. The following copy oft his circular and note
will show’ what this plan is, vil viz :
Post Office.— 185 .
A letter bearing your address is detained in 1 his
office for non-payment of postage. Jsv enclosing
to me, immediately on receipt of this-- -three
c ut stamp, mid pre-paying your note in reply,
the letter will be duly forwarded, according to ii
direction.
Respectfully yours,
Note. —Postmasters w ill till up, address and frank
the above notice, withoutjthe use of an envelope, t«*
all persons within the United Stu es for whom unpaid
letters shall have been deposited in their offo-s; and
may dispense with the former practice of posting up
notices in their offices that such letters nave been
deposited therein.
James Camphei.l, Postmaster Hen
Snakelikk. and Foxy.—Thercwasa tame I)eino
orotic Ratification meeting in New Orleans 011 the
Bth inst. Hon. Pierre Sout.e was there, and in a
speech of some length, he made the following ext in
ordinary admission :
“Os .lolm Breckcnridge, I have only to
That in the short service he made in Congress, In
earned more credit and renown than is generally
given to the most aspiring to encompass in n whole
life. Young in years, but of a matured judgment, In*
s not yet beyond the age of boldness, though he
have anticipated already that of wisdom. Hi can
accomplish much, even if he dure but little, ib
creet to a fault, lie displays in his conduct, the /•>»
tie tier, of the intake united, with the angm-Hy of the
The following States will hold their elections pre
vious to the great contest for the Presidency :
Kentucky Aug. 4 i California Sept. 1
Alabama Aug. 4 | Maine Sept. 1
Texas Aug. 4 Georgia (h i. C*
Missouri Aug. 4 | Florida Get. <i
Arkansas Aug. *1 I Pennsylvania .Oct. 11
North Carolina Aug.7 I Ohio Oct. 11
Tennessee Aug.7 I Indiana ..Oct. It
Vermont Sept 2 j South Carolina Oct. 11
Disasters on the Western Rivers.—The St
Louis Demon at contains a list of the disasters in the
western rivers during the six months ending on the
30th of June last. The number of steamers lost is
forty-rix, as follows : By tire 10; by collision, ice,
snags, &.<•, 3G ; total lfi. The number of lie* < lost
was 43. During the same period there were two
explosions. The total amount of properly destroy
ed was $1,200,000.
Bayard Taylor, who sailed in the Asia, go«s to
spend two or three years in Denmark, Sweden, Nor
way and Russia, lie contemplates returning home
by the route across Northern Asia, Siberia and Maiit
efiouria to the mouth of the river Amour, whence
he will take ship for Oregon or California.
The American Cause in Arkansas. The Little
Rock (Ark.) Gazette and Democrat, has letter,
from all parts of the State giving tin most cheering
account of th<* progress of the American cans, in
Arkansas. The editor says; “The success of the
party may now be considered certain.”
Gross Impiety.—The religious journals c>t France
continue to defend the doctrine of an uvenging God
to account for Ihe inundations. The tluivci-even
goes so far as to invoke the example of the ancients
who sought in similar great calamities to appease
the divine wrath by sacrifices. Tin- Cnivis, in it:,
turn, would willingly offer as a holocaust the vulgar
democracy which dares to raise its voice against its
intolerant doctrines.
The Boston Courier, a journal of influence and
ability, speaking of the nomination of Mr. Buchanan
says :
t crsonally und politically, we prefer Mr Fillmore
before ail the men which have been or may be pre
sented to American people as the candidate f.u
the next Presidency, and this is entirely without
reference to the peculiar principles of the party
which has placed him in nomination.
English Mail to Australia.—The n< w con
tract for the conveyance of the English mull to Aus
tralia by steam, monthly, has been taken at jCI* v
OOOper annum. The route will b; from South amp
ton to Alexandria, across the isthmus of Sue/., dim i>
the Red Hen to Point de Guile, and round Cape
l»uis to Melbourne.
Democracy and Anti-Slavery.—The Non
K. P. Blair, Jr., a Candida to for Cong»v*A of'the
Benton Democracy, from the St. Louis district, say.-'
in a published card ; “If the Nebraska law is in
tended to be eulogized, theu i must <ay that I do
not unite in the eulogy. Neithrram I, in any sense,
in favor of the extension of slavery. 1 have always
denounced both, and think tlmt neither can be too
severely denounced.”
Characteristic. —When Col. Benton w:» peck
ing the other day, in one of tin; Missouri towithe
platform gave way, but the old war-horse was 1111
hut and declared that it was his prerogative to
break through platforms; that he was bred to t< .
constitution, did uot suffer aposlate abolition rem*
gades and mercenaries with the pen-leathers hardly
covered by the livery of office, to define or origi
nate his political principles.
Swedish Emigrants at New York.—Much
interest has been excited by a party of Swefli. h
emigrants that arrived at New Vo.k a few days
since. They appeared to be of a very religion
turn, meeting two or three times a day or prayei .
singing and preaching in their own language. N'*
one of them can speak a word of Eugrfeh. nor do
they know the value of our money. Ti« v are
bound fer lowa and Minnesota, and an furnished
by the Commissioners of Emigration wit it an inn
prefer, free of any extra charge, who \\ ill accompli
ny them to their destination, and look utter tlu iv
baggage and other effects.
Progress ok Memphis.— Ant.oni*hinx Result*.
The trade of Memphis (say * the Eagle of 1 lute
date) under the magic influence of nulromis, 1 ad
vancing with giant strides. Take the smgl * nrtiol
of cotton. The total receipts tins ye.-t.sou up to the
present time {doting from Ist of Scpr ember last \
amounted |o 186,072 bales, •‘igtinst Bfi,64< at tin
kuioc time last year—showing an increase, so tan.
of over lUOdOtJU bales, or an inemue es fhI.OOO io
the trade of Memphis in the tu tieic of cotton alone
A Democratic Gem.~-B. F. II dh.tr, -sh
Helena Shield, the notorious MaiaachuAi r! ,\d
tionist, the man who reported, and w. t ,
drafted the Democratic plaUpnn recently nd. j.'. d
at Ciecionati, and upon which the party prod
to stand, said in 1543 tliat “hull was too c >mlorta
bie a placu for a slaveholder.”
Mr. Fillmore s Prospects in the North -Ah
ardent admirer of Mr. Fillmore (says the Albany
Transcript,) offered to be» an enthusiastic Reptibli
cun yesterday morning, sC24>dothat Fillmore Would
have more electoral voles than Fremont. It ha
not been taken, and is still open for those who have
plenty of money.
Gunpowder.—The first Engli-hman wno men
tioned gunpowder in Roger Bacon, who, aboui tie
year 1274, described it as then in common it it
over the world for making squibs to a • u c •
dren. It is mentioned by Philoetratus, odd i. i .u*
Christ; and in tire code of Hindoo law - 1 t
red to a period coincident with the time ut M
The military use of rockets in the arum - *•! 1j< a
reaches to ti period beyond record.