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Thursday Morning, duly 31, 1856.
I.ARQBBT CITY C IKCULATION.
Mechanics’ Union.
The President of this association calls a
special meeting of its members nud of me
chanics generally this evening at 8 o’clock in
the Superior Court Room. There was no quo
rum present at last meeting—hence the call.
We had intended to prepare an article of
some length for to-day, urging upon our city
mechanics the great benefits which must ac
crue to them from mutual association for their
comnion good: but circumstances having put
this out of our power, we must content our
selves with earnestly invoking all of the fra
ternity to be present this evening and heartily
enter into tho work before them. It has ever
been a source of regret to ns, and also of won
der, that mechanics do not avail themselves
of that modern and great principle of associa
tion by which everything now-a-days is ac
complished. Benefits, inestimable at present,
would result from snch union, and men who
do so much for the rest of mankind, would
thus be enabled to do something for themselves.
On this subject more anon. We cannot do it
justice at present. In the meantime let every
working-man who foels himself, and for
working men as a class, be present to-night
with aid and comfort, and a determination to
do his part for tho mutual benefit of all con
cerned.
The Sun’s Politics.
Tho Sun’s politics have been the theme of
street controversy for some time. We are
quite satisfied with being almost universally
considered a Buchanan sheet by the Fillmor
ites, and universally considered a Fillmore
sheet by the Buchananites. It would be impos
sible to have a clearor proof of our impartial
ity. It is truo that wo published two of Mr.
Fillmore’s speeches, and none of Mr. Buchan
an’s. But it is not our fault that the latter
gentleman makes none for us to publish. As
to Mr. Fillmore’s remarks at Albany and Ro
chester, they are being used for him and against
him, by his friends and his opponents, on
every stump and in every ‘newspaper in the
land. So that in their publication, which was
made simply to lay his record before our read
ers, wo have equally subserved tho interest of
both parties.
Daily Montgomery Messenger
This is the titlo of anew daily paper to bo
published in our neighboring city, by Messrs.
Brittan & Knight—to begin about the middle
of October. It will be neutral in politics.
Price SO.OO.
Messrs. B & K, are of long experience in
newspapers and will furnish, we doubt not,
a valuable and interesting sheet. Wo are glad
to see neutral papers springing up in various
quarters of the South. Polities are overdone,
and badly done at that, in many sections. We
have now before us a large journal which has
not contained for tho two months past, a sin
gle line of anything else than politics—not
one item of news, not one of miscellany. So
much politics are not healthy food.
Editorial Duel.
The duet between Messrs. Cunningham and
Hatch of Charleston, mentioned in our tele
graphic column, originated, wo presume, in an
article of the latter gentleman’s, oommenting
with great severity on an article of Col.
Cunningham’s, respecting the South Carolina
delegation in Congress, tho Brook’s assault,
and South Carolina affairs generally. Both
articles were so piquant, that at the tiuo or
reading them we said to a friend who was
listening, an affair of honor would bo the cer
tain result. So it has proved.
Hon. Anson Burlingamo.
This gentleman, up to latest dates, bad
cleared his skirts of the charge of cowardice,
based upon bis selection of tho place for ad
justing bis difficulty with Mr. Brooks. Mr.
Campbell’s card seems to have re-opened the
field for negotiation, and we suppose au “af
fair” between Mr. Brooks and Mr. Burlin
game ia yet possiblo. But query ?—wbat be
comes of Mr. Campbell? “Sauce for the goose
is sauce for the gander and if Burlingame
was a coward for choosing Clifton as the thea
tre of combat, logical sequenco requires the
same deduction, as to the courage of Mr.
Campbell—does it not ?
A Challenge.
Jonce Hooper of tho Mail, in noticing a neu
tral daily soon to be established in Montgome
ry, by Mossrs. Brittan &, Knight, observes
that “it is to be one of those lively birds—
such as our neighbor of tho Columbus Sun—
which pick up and grow fat ou “unconsidered
trifles,” &o. Unconsidered tritles! We can
write as long, and dull, and dignified an arti
cle, on as deep a subject, as Jouce Hooper can.
Let him name his theme—not political—name
a day in which both articles are to appear
simultaneously— ntterwards we to publish his
piece, and he ours. We dare him to take us
up; but should wo not hear from him in two
weeks, we will consign him to tho deep con
demnation of all lovers of prosy articles.
Sunday in the Livery Stables.
Our correspondent “Bob Acre,” is down on
tho Livery Stables to-day, at a 2.40 pace. Wo
never had a fancy for exposing ourselves to a
horse’s heels ; Shakspeare says wo must not
trust them. 80, as Bob is quite able to take
care of himself, wo leave him to fight his way
through the stalls alone—for nwhile at least.
The Columbus Guards.
A great deal has lately been said in praise
of this corps. But what arc wo to think of a
military company that allows itself to be taken
by surprise ! We leave it to the corps if we
have not “stole a march” on them to-day?
See another column.
Man-Trap.
If the City Marshall would like to know,
we can tell him of a cellar door left open, or
but partially covered, almost every night. *Wo
hare noticed it for two nights past, and expect
to get an item out of it soon, about a broken
leg.
Communicated.
LaGrange Female College, 1
Hentz Hall, July 18, 1856. /
Columbus Guarus. —Esteemed Sirs :—’Tis
College Vacation, and I shall be excused for
assuming, in their absence, the prerogatives
of the Executive Committee of our Society.
We had thought ourselves highly honored
by your kind acceptance of our invitation, to
be present and participate with us in the fes
tivities of our Anniversary. We were honor
ed and delighted to see our noble brothers of
the Guards visiting our city, and mingling in
the scenes of our commencement, and espe
cially of the “ Hentz ” celebration.
But tho obligations thus contracted, were
strengthened daily by the many kind express
ions of sympathy and regard, which fell from
your chivalrous Corps, during the four days
you remained with us.
Not content with this you have increased
our indebtedness, by the suporb gift of more
than a hundred dollars worth of beautifully
bound standard literary works, with which
you have enriched our library. And wbat a
glorious volume caps the magnificient pyra
mid—tho Holy Bible, God’s richest and best
gift to mortal man. Never while our being
lasts, enn we forget this evidence of your fra
ternal regard. Ever while the casket of mem
ory holds the jewels of the past, will the
Heutz sisters remember their brothers of tb®
G uards. .
With this act of kindness wo were content.
But on Tuesday, at the meeting of the Hon
orary Members, the Columbus Guards, yield
ing to tho noble impulses of a nobler nature,
donated to the Society $350, to extinguish our
debt and add to our Library. Sincerely do
we thank you, our brothers, for this unex
pected and generous act. Our Society by
your liberality is freed from all liabilities and
will be enabled to make valuable additions to
her Library and fulfil her destiny. We will
not forget the chivalrous Corps to whom we
owe a debt of gratitude, we never hope to ro
pay.
But still the generous fountain flows—still
sends forth its swelling tide. We were yes
terday surprised by the receipt of a box—a
privato gift from Lieut. Hodges—containing,
in four magnificent volumes, a copy of the
National Portrait Gallery, bound in morocco,
ang costing fifty dollars.
Wo had often read Avith delight the sweet
strains of the gifted author of “Tho Mestico.”
We had listened to his eloquence when ad
dressing our Society, when presenting the tri
bute to our library first alluded to. In view
of all which we had learned to esteem and ad
mire the gallent Lieutentant. For this crown
ing token of his kindly regard, the hearts of
all tho members of the “Hentz,” unite in one
harmonious acclamation of sincerest thanks.
But still the catalogue of kindness is un
finished. On opening a letter to-day, we found
enclosed, a check for $25 as a private dona
tion from that model gentleman—Capt. Paul
J. Semmes. Well may your gallant Corps take
pride in their noble-minded, polite, and ac
complished Chief. In the manifestation of re
spect aud admiration for a man and leader,
in whose character are blended such a rare
combination of brilliant virtues and prominent
abilities, as in Capt. Semmes, the private
equally honors himself and his commander.
In him are combined iu the highest degree, the
politeness of the gentleman, the refinement of
tho scholar, the generosity of the philantho
pist, the patriotism of the citizen, tho chival
ry of tho soldier, and tho d-m <,r tne cuui
rtn>Ucr. Long will the hearts of the mem
bers of tho Hentz Society linger in the golden
chambers of memory, on the many polite atten
tions of your distinguished Captain. We would
be most happy to speak of the generosity of
Lieutenants Ellis, Clemons, Forsyth and oth
er officers and privates of your Corps. But
lost for want of sufficient information Ave
might make invidious comparisons where none
really exist, we will forbear, and content us
by saying that throughout the exercises we
had daily reason to be proud of our Honorary
Members—our brothers of the Guards.
Tried in the camp; on the battle field in
threo successive campaigns; in the parlor,
where tho true gentleman is always known,
the Columbus Guards present a spectacle of
moral, social and heroic sublimity, without a
parallel.
For the very complimentary terms in which
you allude to your Hentz sisters in tho commu
nication of “High Private,” as also for the
resolurions of the Corps, please accept our
warmest thunks.
If our hands could have been obedient to the
mandates of our hearts, you would have had
more cause of gratulation for the hospitalities
to which you kindly refer. Our regret is that
we did—could do—no more for the comfort
and entertainment of our Honorary Members
and Guests.
We thank you, for tho adoption of our sim
ple badge, ns part of your dress uniform. We
are not sure whether the motto of our Society
Avas printed on the streamers attached to tho
badge; if not, it will give us great pleasuro to
furnish tlie Corps with such badges, at the
opening of our next session.
We thank you, also, for your allusion to our
own beloved and respected President—Rev.
J. T. Montgomery.
In ono of tho many brilliant scenes upon
W’hieh we will love to dwell, it was remarked
by the gifted and noblo Lieutenant (orator)
that the Hentz Society was the first literary
association to invite a union of the Literary
and Military. Tho remark was casual, but
was appreciated. Our hearts were filled with
joy to think that we, a simple band of College
uiissess, should be the pioneers in this invit
ing field of progress. We are delighted to be
the first to welcome tho citizen-soldier to the
literary festal-board: not because wo feel
conscious of having done more than we should;
but because we were the first to discern our
duty and privilege, and with willing hearts
and minds, to obey. Why should we not en
courage the citizen-soldier? Why not wel
come him to our boards ? When tho war-cry
is sounded he is ever first to hear. And most
promptly does he obey, when his country calls
him to the battle-plain, there to sacrifice on
the altar of patriotism, his life-blood, and ac
cumulated treasure.
Our own glorious Washington —the Father
of his Country—“first in war, first in peace,
and first in the hearts of his countrymen,”
was a citizen-soldier. And all those who
buckled on their armor, and went forth at the
biddiDg of liberty to battle in the glorious
cause of the Revolution, were citizen soldiers.
Glorious crowns did they win, brighter and
more immortal than ever sat upon the brow of
England’s boasted Wellington, or France’s in
vincible Napoleon.
What need have we then of standing armies
to guard our ports, when interpersed through
out the country, are bands of well-drilled cit
izen-soldiers, with deathless energy on their
brows, and “conquer or die,” engraved in
burning letters on their hearts, ready at a mo
ment’s warning to go forth to battle in the
cause of freedom.
And who has been more benetitted than Wo
man, by the achievements of the enlightened,
patriotic citizen soldiers ? Here I might con
trast the moral, intellectual and social condi
tion of our own sex in this country and other
lands. Here the citizen is soldier—there they
form distinct clnsooo XTere woman is elevated
to lier natural and appropriate sphere—there,
out of the line of nobility, she is degraded to
the condition of a slave.
Finally, to one and all of the Columbus
Guards, we here return our thanks for the
polite attentions, generous donations, and
complimentary notices which they have be
stowed upon us, for two years past. May
they ever be actuated by a noble manliness of
sentiment, a patriotic firmness of purpose.
May the richest blessings of Heaven rest upon
your gallant Corps! Peace, Prosperity and
Happiness crown your every laudable under
taking. A llentz.
Communicated.
Columbus, Ga., July 28, 1856.
Editors Sun : I think, so long as our worthy
Mayor has begun, and seems determined to
carry out reform, he should turn his atten
tion to tho Livery stables of this city. Let
me ask him what law governed him, in
shutting up the Barber shops on Sunday. The
Barbers were not compelled to work, they did
so of their own accord ; and what a relief to
the weary traveler, to have his beard taken off',
and his head shampooed, after traveling
through the dust. But no, the shops must be
shut up. I ask for the law. Ask the Mayor,
and he will tell you he is the law. Well, if
he is the law, I ask him why he don’t close
tho Livery stables ? “ Six days thou shalt
work.” But the poor negroes and horses do
more on tho seventh at the Livery stables in
Columbus, than on any other day. I have
long wondered, why it was, that keepers of
Livery stables were allowed to work their own
(and other men’s) negroes on Sunday as they
do. What would our people say if they
were to see our wood carts and vegetable wa
gons driving about our streets on the sabbath
day—and I contend they have as much right
to do so, as the Livery stable man has to work
his negroes and horses.
I again call upon our Mayor, if he is the
law, to enforce it—and so that the poor ne
groes and dumb brutes are allowed one day in
the woek. The Barbers cannot help them
selves, and had to tamely submit to allow
their shops to bo closed. The Livery stable
men have a good deal of influence in many
ways, particularly on election days. But if I
ftlr. bamuei tv. Chambers, of Boone county,
Ky., is now in this city for the purpose of pros
ecuting a heavy claim for real estate. The
estate is valued at over $20,000,000. It con
sists of twenty acres of land in one of the best
parts of this city. It was granted to his great
great-grand-father by William Penn in 1G99.
The deed was in possession of an ancestor of
Chester, Ayhen that town was taken by the
British, and carried to the State archives for
safety, and is now in Harrisburg.
Mr. Chambers seems to have worked at the
case with rare fidelity for many years. His
great difficulty bus been to establish his an
cestry by documentary evidence. In this he
has finally succeeded. He is noAV in posses
sion of the marriage certificate of his great
great-grandfather, and also of those of every
one of the descendants down to that of his
father. The certificate of 1699 is ono drawn
in the style peculiar to the Quakers of those
days. A copy of it is in his possession, Avhicli
is written in a Bible bearing date 1631.
This Bible was printed “by Robert Parker,
printer to the king’s most excellent majesty.”
The Chambers’ family removed from Phila
delphia to Delaware, Avliere many of them now
reside. Samuel Chambers is duly authorized
to prosecute the claim for all the descendants.
He has employed John W. Stevenson, an emi
nent laAvyer of Covingtou, Kentucky, to super
vise the business, and consulted very eminent
counsel here. There seems to be a very curi
ous provision in the deed from William Penn,
which taken in connection with a still moro
curious statute of our State, passed during tho
Revolution, in regard to proprietary rights,
which prevents the statute of limitations from
running against it. Mr. Chambers designs to
prosecute for its recovery.— Phil. Times.
Brunswick Boad.
Tho following is an extract from a privato
letter dated 22d inst., received at this office
from a gentleman of Thomasville.— Sav. Hep.
“Ou yesterday and to-day, contracts have
been entered into, putting the entire length of
the Brunswick Road under contract from the
Alapaha river to the Florida line, within 16
miles of Tallahassee ; the work to commence
the whole distance on the Ist Jan. 1857, and
to be completed in two years from date. Eve
ry contractor is a planter, consequently little
cotton will be raised in this county in 1867.
The contractors are the Avealthiest men in this
county. Thomas Jones, Mitchell B. Jones,
James T. Hayes and Dr. Isaac W. Mitchell, are
among them.
Yours respectfully, H.
Just four lines were wanted to fill out this column.
When told of the want we felt very solemn :
Not a paper contained them—what, what should we do!
The four lines, dear reader, you notice are through.
TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.
Later from Europe.
Quebec, July, 27.—The Indian has arrived
from Liverpool, with advices to Wednesday,
the 15th inst.
Commercial.
The Liverpool Cotton Market was dull, but
steady at previous rates. The sales during the
three days comprised 12,000 bales, of which
speculators and exporters took 2,000 bales.
The circular of Messrs. Milligau and Evans
quotes the highest grades active, but the infe
rior qualities heavy.
Consols for money closed at from 95§a95£.
General Intelligence.
Honduras had memorialised the European
Powers to guarantee the right of transit across
the Territory.
American matters were reported as progress
ing favorably.
A revolution was raging throughout Spain.
In Madrid the fighting had lasted for two days.
Many failures had occurred at Manchester.
Lord John Russell had made a motion in the
House of Commons, instituting the enquiry,
and demanding what course the British Gov
ernment has proposed to adopt, in reference
to the suggestion of a Congress to be held at
Paris, respecting affairs in Italy. Lord Pal
merston replied that* it Avas not expedient to
make known the intention of the government
at this time. The motion made by Lord John
Russell Avas negatived.
Still Later from Europe;
Halifax, N S., July 28.—The Arabia has
arrived from Liverpool with advices to the 19th
instant.
Commercial.
The Atlantic’s advices had no effect upon the
market. The sales on Friday, the 18th inst.,
comprised 10,000 bales, and the market recov
ered the previous decline. The stock of Cot
ton on hand amounted to 750,000 bales, in
cluding 600,000 bales American.
The Bullion in the Bank of England had in
creased £200,000 Sterling.
From Kansas.
Rock Island, July 24.—Geu. Stringfellow
has issued a handbill, dated the Bth instant,
calling on the Missourians to go to Kansas be
fore August, to vote at the November election
under Mr. Toombsls bill. General P. Smith
says that if General Lane enters Kansas, he
will arrest him even at the cost of 500 men.
Six hundred Missourians were at St. Josephs,
to intercept Lane’s party. Ninety from Chi
cago, and thirty from Massachusetts tvere ex
pected to join Gen. Lane at Nebraska City.
From Washington.
Washington, July 28.—1n the United States
Senate to-day nothing of importance was trans
acted.
The House amended the Army Appropria
tion bill so that the military forces should be
withdrawn from Kansas until further action
on the subject be taken by Congress, and that
the militia be disbanded, their arms reclaimed,
&c.
Governor Shannon has been removed from
the gubernatorial chair of Kansas, and J. W.
Geary, of Pa., appointed in his place.
Mr. Burlingame publishes, to-day, a very
severe and sarcastic card on Mr. Brooks’ course
in the affair of honor recently decided by Mr.
Brooks declining to meet Mr. Burlingame at
the place designated. Mr. Campbell, of Ohio,
assumes all responsibility in reference to the
time and place of meeting, and Mr. Burlin
game asserts his willingness to go to South
Carolina and meet Mr. Brooks if necessary.
Affair of Honor.
Charleston, July 28.—A meeting took
place this afternoon, near this city, between
Col. Cunningham, of the News, and James L.
L. Hatch, of the Standard. Shots were ex
changed, and neither injured. The difficulty
has been honorably adjusted.
Boiler Explosion.
Neav York, July 28. —A dreadful accident
occurred on board the steamer Empire State,
on her passage frem Fall River to this city.
Her boiler exploded on Saturday evening,
whilst she was in JJic Hudoon river; She liad
on board ntty passengers, out of whom seven
were killed and fifteen scalded.
Twelve persons have already died from in
juries received.
Edmunds;n on Matteson.
We had another little flare up to-day. Mr.
Edmondson, of Va., met that illustrious and
pure Republican, Osemus B. Matteson, in the
lobby near the House Post Office, and took
him to task pretty roundly. He informed
him politely in Victoria Anglo Saxon, that he
was “a rascal,” a corrupt dog, unworthy the
association of gentlmen and whom he had al
ways despised.”
Matteson took it like a Republican, and
sneaked away after Mr. Caruthers. Gov. Smith
and others interfered to save him from further
castigation.— Washington Letter.
Bedford Springs Sold.
The Pittsburg Post states that this resort
has changed hands. The Broad Top Railroad
has purchased the entire tract, consisting of
1400 acres, for the sum of $189,000. It is said
that the company propose expending SIOO,OOO
in making improvements, and also intend
building a plank road from the terminus of
their railroad at Broad Top to the Springs.
With these improvements Bedford will be
come as famous as Saratoga in a feAV years.
♦
An Irishman’s Idea of America.
One of the best definitions of an Irishman’s
idea of America that we ever saw, is contain
tained in the following extract from “The
Fairy Circle,” a tale of John Brougham’s Irish
Echoes:
“ Where did’baccy come from, Corney ?”
inquired Mary.
“ Why from ’Merriky, where else ?” lie re
plied, “ that sent us the first pitaty. “Long
life to it, for both, say I?”
“ What sort of a place is that, 1 wonder ?”
“ ’Merriky, is it ?” They tell me it’s mighty
sizable, Moll, darlin. I’m told that you might
roAvl England through it, an’ it would hardly
make a dint in the ground ; there’s fresh wa
ter oceans inside of it that you raqrht dhround
Ireland in, and save Father Matthew a won
derful sight of throuble; an’ as for Scotch
laud, you might stick it in a corner of one o’
their forrests, and you’d never be able to find
it out, except it may be by the smell of whis
ky. If I had only a trifle of money, I’d go an’
seek my fortin there.”
Feeling Amiable.
The London Times, in a 4th of July lead
er, looks across the Atlantic at American pro
gress and energy, and “feels proud of our
race.” The Times is evidently in one of its
amiable moods, and is willing to take us by
the hand in friendship, spito of our bad_ man
ners, yellow vests and filibustering designs.
But if American energy has led to such pro
gress, why plot so continually to prevent its
expansion ? Why not rather assist it to con
quer nature, establish law, and impart the
blessings of peace, and order and civil liberty
to the whole of this broad continent ?
Swedish papers state the number of Russian
ships taken by the enemy during the late
to have amounted to 89, with an aggregate of
19,028 tons.
GENERAL ITEMS.
There has been placed in the office of
Carroll County Democrat, a stock of oats 4
feet high, the head of which contains 38’
grains.
The Buffalo Courier is informed that the 1- <
starred steamer Northern Indiana was valud
by her owners at $200,000, and that she
not insured.
The Hon. Thos. A. Walker, of Benton cou
ty, Ala., has been elected President of the Al
bania and i ennessce River Railroad compan
for the ensuing year.
What is the ditfereucebetween filling a pitch *
er with Avater and throwing a Avoman ove
board. One is “water into the pitcher,” ad
the other “pitch her into tho water.” T
Mr. Atkinson, cabinet maker, has been ele
ted Lord Mayor ot’ Dublin for the ensuir
year. The Lord Mayor elect is a Protestat
and a conservative.
A witty editor, of the Buchanan school, wD
has just failed, said he did it with all the hoi
ors of war, and has retired from the field wit<
colors flying—sherif’s flags fluttering f lc „i
two windows and the door.
The Illinois Centra'. Railroad company ha-e
been trying an experiment in running ther
engines. In running 109 miles, the following
result was obtained—wood, 5 cords at $5.7>,
$28.75 ; coal, 52 bus.iels at 15 cts., $7.80-
saving with coal, $20.95.
Prof. Longstreet has sent in his resignatioi
as President of the University of. Mississipp,
and although strongly importuned and pet
tioned by the Trustees and scholars to witl
dratv the same, he peremptorily refuses to lo
so.
A letter from Rome states that the Emp ror
of Austria is expected ct Rome for the ina'gu
ration of the column of the Immaculato Con
ception. This ceremony is to take
Bth of September next, being the festivil of
the Virgin.
It is said that it was found on the late -urn
ing of the steamboat Northern Indiana or Lake
Erie, that numbers of tie life preserve s had
beeu rendered valueless by having bee- used
as pincushions by lady passengers on reiring.
In the “Life of Wilberforce” is the fdlow
ing entry in his diary :—“Went to hear Mr
Foster. Felt much devotion, and wondex>d at
a man Avho fell asleep during the psalm. Dur
ing the sermon wont to sleep myself!”
It is stated that the Hoa. E. W. Pettis, of
the Circuit Bench, is now engaged in prep ring
a thorough and complete Digest of the leci
sions of the Supreme Court of Alabami—a
work greatly needed by the legal profession in
the State.
There are, by the census, 355 publishes in
the United States, 2,000 booksellers, 1..000
printers and 3,500 bookbinders. The nu iber
of new books issued in 1853 is said to hav; ox
ceeded 1,000. Only one book out of even 200
gets to a second edition.
Notwithstanding the croaking prognosica
tions elicited by the severity of last winter the
prospect of a fine yield of grape in the n rth
of Ohio is better than usual. The Cleviand
papers represent the Isabella vines as King
full, and the promise of fruit, as well of
wine, very flattering.
The Mormon Kingdom, on Beaver IslaiH, is
destroyed. The sheriff went to execute a pro
cess against those who shot King Strang, vhen
the whole party up stakes and Avere off. ’.’hey
have gone off into Wisconsin, but will nit be
suffered hereafter to form larvs and institu ions
of their own, adverse to those of the Stats
The Secretary of the Navy has recentl’ im
posed fines upon the Collins line, to the extent
of $36,000, for failures of time, under heir
contract, owing to the employment of the Erics
son as a substitute for the Arctic. The exac
tion of this penalty has led to some sharp cor
respondence.
The members of the “l adies’ Physirtgical
Society ’ of Boston, held a meeting on V ednes
day last, to “express their gratitude to Hon.
Charles Sumner, for his fidelity to freidom and,
humanity, and their sympathies for his suf
terings,” at which an hour or two after the
time expired for the call of the meetng, forty
five middle aged women had assbmbhd.
Professor Mapes says thatnine-fenths of the
olive oil in this country is mamfactured in
France from American lard oil. lis purified
by sal soda, and is about equal :to dive oil for
the table or for other purposes. The French
seem to be a good length ahead of to in all that
relates to delicacies for the tables, We have
plenty of sardines on birit requires
French bands to put them in
The remains of a magnlMnt palace have
been discovered under a gaHsn in the Isle of
Capri. It must not only haje been splendid
in structure, but in situation commanding a
view of the bay of Palermo tid Naples. Mar
ble of various colors were ufc in its construc
tion, and all its apartmentsßo far as the ex
cavations have proceeded, :nj of tho most spa
cious and elegant cliaracter&t
The Hon. John F. May dn at his residence
hi Petersburg, Virginia, lasßMonday, in the
72d year of his age. He wr® formerly Judge
of the Superior Court of tbj second judicial
district, and no man in enjoyed a
higher degree of respect, peKbnally or official
ly. He was father-in-law if the Hon. Thos.
H. Bayley, whose lomeutid demise, we not
long since had themelanclolyduty of announc
ing. 11is bereaved wife las now to mourn the
loss of father as well as husband.
Jules Leeomte writes ‘rom Paris on the 4th
inst., to the Independence Beige: “Mile.
Rachel was present at the Theatre Francaia
the other evening in a -private box. The illus
trious artist does not ook very ill, but she
coughs frightfully. Bhe struggles with great,
courage ngainst the extinction ol s lier voice,/,
and the malady whicl tears her cbest. She is
under the care of Dr.,Rayer, who has sent her
to Ems, where she vill remain six weeks. She
will then return to pass the remainder of the
tine season the envi -ons of Paris, and at tho
first touch of the celd weather for the Isle of
Madeira, where sU Will pass the Avinter.
A Brown Sti^t—
I sat me down in thought profound—
This uaxim wise I drew ;
It’s easier far to like a girl,
Than make a girl like you!
But after all, I don’tAelieve,
My heart would brqak with wo;
If sne’s inclined to lov| “ that chap”—
Why, bless Her, let Bor went!
An Awkward Mistake.
The Cologne Gazette gives the folowing sti I
”Wl.en Palmer was condemned, the Sirdinrt !
Embassador telegraphed to Turin, •Pnlndi
cotiupmaed to death, and will be hanged at
Rugeley. The official at Turin wrote or ’
‘Palm, (abridged for ‘Palmer’) ‘Palmers; n,
ad sent it as an oftifcial -dispatch to'the
Minister Cavore. The latter, having smi ed
on reading it, left it open, ton his, desk, and in
utes the re Port went ’ like wildfc re
isxaya,.* ***4-