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THE JIEIIAL I>: - • ay-tt- - jbs smew* ——t-wcttc-t: ■ ” Uausu*; Im)u pgiii joysuiipo**.” ‘l.ithf. i* a rein of feeling sansibility which ru through the whole writing* of the Roman Moralist, irreatatablc to refined mind*, and awakening to the- intellectual faculties of mean-1 er spirit*. It ia recorded of him, that lie poa- ■ eiw<d a modest and retiring disposition, and j that, it wa* hi* chief delight to wander in the field*, tasting the “purer joys” of nature, while the Romati youth diuipatcd their time in baae ] pl< nsurca, unmindful of those great and im portant truths which their own philosopher* hail promulgated. The enjoyments which will soon be unfolded to our vision, sre not un- 1 worthy of our Immediate contemplation—fur ! vernal delights have peculiar charms, unknown to him who dreams away his existence, with out considering that he Is an accountable being, formed of nobler material* than the perishing beasts, and consequently made for “purer ‘ joys.” It appears to me, that a portion of man kind exist to as little purpose, as if they had been all the w hilc asleep j for is it not apparent, that many in striving to ‘ kill time,” kill them selves in the vain attempt? But he that ad mires the beautiful map of creation, and traces it* fairy, landscapes, rivulets, mountains, and flowery meudows, experience* those “purer joy*” alluded to by the Poet, and can smile at the vanity of those who Join the crowd from motives they can never realize. Among the ancients, we have been assured that rural scenes were their delight; and the pleasant climate of Italy, where nature revels in ail the grandeur of perennial spring, unfold ed to them her orange, lemon and citron groves, rOsratc bowers, nnd jessamine vales! liven here, where so many retreats from care ware found, man exhibited a restless disposi tion, and proved the Inconsistency of his ac tion*. Although the Italian youth were early taught the necessary duties of obedience, and the general rule* of good behaviour, there Were many who fell into the most dangerous extreme* of vice, and without remorse, com mitted those glaring absurditicsof which there are no parallels in ancient history. Horace, more than in one Instance, speaks of this licen tiousness, in which he drew the picture from himself, and Plutarch did not pretend to deny the deformities which pervade Rome. These incentive* to pleasure, emanated from luxury, and finally produced the overthrow of the Ro man Empire, that grand fabric of barbarous age*, in which human wisdom seemed com bined with folly. iiut it was Virgil’s good fortune to avoid all these excesses—while he employed his time in the cultivation of moral philosophy, and intel lectual study, lie found leisure to devote a sow hours to social intercourse, or to ramble in the cypress grove, apart from the busy din of a crowded city. These were “purer joya,” for which kings have sought in vain among the splendid apartments of their palaces! Augus tus ( trsar, who was truly the patron of letters, and the father of his people, was such an ad mirer of Virgil's nntiable character, that he presented him with an elegunt villa near Rome, and even offered him royal honours; but these intended mark of affection and esteem, was declined on the part of Virgil, who considered (!,. ” transitory life, an far be neath his notice that temporary crowns and sceptres were illusions-aiul better than all. as he had fixed his thoughts upon those unfading filrtrles above the stnrs, no earthly prospects or hopes could seduce him from the path of rectitude. Hero, is seen the magnanimity of \ irtuc -it is the only foundation we can build upon in this fluctuating scene of things, the indy jewel wo can really possess, and assured ly call our own. Riches and dominion may l!y, or be wrested from us, enjoyments may cloy, and if ever so intense, is but transient; all the blessing* of time may be taken away in a moment but immortal virtue w ilt remain our own, when life and its bright scones vanish forever. The mere recollection ofhaving per furuicd a virtuous union, diffuses serene und “purer joys” through the soul—whereas, if wo look back upon an ill-spent life, the retrospec tion tills u.s with disquietude nnd regret. When the mind labours under a multitude of cares, virtue is her only support; when under the frowns of adverse fortune, or confined in the Joomy horrors of a dungeon, virtue lays open to our x icw a region of happiness and serenity, which shall be enjoyed when these momentary pains are over; and Inst of all, when s life so dcVoted, draws to a conclusion, and the time arrives when friends and acquaintances must bid a long adieu, and be seen no more, virtue inspires the soul with the greatest calmness— tells us Uml w e arc going to a happier world ; that the separation from our near and dear re latives will be short; and that in a little w hile, they too will leave a vale of lours, for a glori ous habitation among the verdant and never fading groves of a celestial paradise, whets the great parent of all, diffuses the blessings of his aficction to his once sorrowing children. Thus, anted by that serenity of mind, which Virgil loved and practised, the soul with rapture em braces the kind power that unlocks her prison, unbinds her fetters, and sets her at perfect li berty in realms of eternal light and h! 1 i! The highest gratification which a boi-tan be ing can enjoy, is the content; Miion of the Creator and hi* glorious works, this isdenom inated moral and natural philosophy, and in cludes under two distinct heads, the attributes of the deity, and the material world, w ith its immensity of space. Rational being* will at once perceive, that the element*, the firms ment, and the whole galaxy of heaven, are but the minor labour* of Jehovah. What are these, in comparison to the formation of man. and the infusion of an immortal soul—an •theria|,~undying spark ? And yet, this being, socipable of “purer joya,” is insensible of his kindness, exhibited evfiry day in various wrays! L T Ws life is of short dt>t:oa—even the longest n os existence, when expired. appar lit •’ i adsy drestr., and the miserable, superanualed man, liefer*over the grave in appalling attxie tyi Is there no relief 7 where shall be See to avert the danger 7 No* to those resort* of fire, the bane of every human enjoyment.— Y> favoured few, who a seal ia all the pride of youth, think well of your future happiness; and remember, that time destroys beauty, and buries in tile earth, worth, pride and grandeur I | (Jo, and mutate Virgil, the great father of rurat poetry ; and he assured, that innocent vernal 1 pleasures, not only enrich the mind, but pro mote health. It is truly pleasing, to glance over the pages of history, and to trea : sure up in our mind* the precepts of such men las Virgil, Horace, and Cicero! They did not pass away the tedious moi.'ient* of existence j m the contemplation of futila schemes— they , laboured to improve the heart, anti to instil into j the infaut mind those excellent ideas, often sought, but rarely found—the sublime li'- l quent maxim* of philosophy, which they taught, will ever be a standard of uniform mo ! rality, and loach lessons to every heart, sttscep l lible of refinement, never to be forgotten, while j it beats in unison with “unusual sweetness. ’’ — ; Thee sentiments, so dear to memory, will be duly appreciated in the coining month of May, when all animated nature rejoices, a* on the i eve of anew creation ! The tranquility which reigns in the solitudes of spring and summer, must be sought amid their groves and green meadows; wc must court the sylvan shades at early dawn, enjoy the cooling morning breeze, and seek what every mortal wishes to obtain, inspiring health. Virgil, and chiefly all the ancient poets, are still considered to have been heathens ; no idea ran be more erroneous, for it is impossible to believe in the existence of a Supreme living, and be a heathen at the same time; it has been ascertained from that such was their belief. TilcAvholc mythology as analys ed by Sir Francis Bacon, refers to the Creator and his works: thus, I may infer, that as rea sonable beings, the ancients were as much im proved in sacred knowledge a* the modern*. In fact, wc have borrowed all our fine classical ideas from them, and what is now denomina ted “Theology,” wasknown to them two thous and years ago. The poem* of Virgil might be cited os a proof of this fact—lf morality and a virtuous life, is an evidence of Christianity, it appears to me, that he was a better Christian than many persons, who now make profession without possession of religion. We should always examine the purity of our own hearts, previous to calling names -but this precept of 1 wisdom, mankind ore not disposed to adhere to. The “PolUo”of Virgil, sufficiently proves that he was no heathen; he acknowledges in that divine poem, his belief in a God. In the course us my classical reading, I have found little to condemn, but on the contrary, much to applaud. There is a softness in the air, a melody in the grovea, and a serenity in yon tranquil sky, that invites me to participate in the holy rap tures which nature affords! “Tho voice of the turtle is heard in the land, and the time of the singing of birds ia come!” The forest trees will soon put forth their leaves, and Flora will spread her carpet of speckled flowers. Sweet Robin sings on the stately oak, while the black bird nnd Thrush join In chorus on sonic lowly I spray—the honey suckle, wild rose, and haw thorn are budding, and the ambient air wili ere long bo filled with their fragrance !—the lovely May will soon unfold her golden stores, nnd again It sin anew those fund desires, Thst cheer'd me in my early day ! Soo.h noble themes the heart inspires, Sweet is the breath of balmy May ! I seek, O ! Virgil, “purer joys,” Thv lyre gives rapture to my soul! Such heavenly music never cloys, While you cerulean planets roll. ,*wake, awake, those soothing strains, That now too long have dormant laid ! For notes like these, the mind enchains, And bids toe seek the rural shade ! I fed inspired when oft I view The sylvan mend nnd dappled plain ; Cull the sweet [lose and Violet blue. And feel myself grow young again! Aware, that life is but a dreont, That all its joys must flee away ; We pause on Lethe's murky stream, Ami launch into Eternity ! But Virgil taught me to restrain Those useless rears, that IWin would flow— Lucan assures alt well again, For all is transient hope below. AA lint is it that cheers us through all difficul ties and trials, to which this life is liable l It ia that hope of “purer joys,” when this dreary journey is ended ; and reposing on this blessed hope, wc heed not the gathering storms of death, but rather meet him as a friend, whose message is peace ! Thus, we are impercep tibly led to adore the unbounded goodness of God, who, notwithstanding our ingratitude, spreads every comfort before us, and bids the flowers and herbage to grow for our delight.— Finally, God is otir centre and our whole, and his very name should inspire reverence. A Chance. —The editor of the Vevay Times offers his establishment for sale. The appurtenances and advantages of the office, arc thus enumerated. “The editor, desirous of entering into a more lucrative business, would dispose of the establismcnt of the Vevay Times, to gether with the subscription list, run of advertising custom, job work, printer’s deril, his ho.se Joe, and all the other little sundries appertaining thereto, very low for cash. A practical printer; who would be willing to edit the paper, do all the labor, live on exchange paper, and take promises <i yard long from subscribers, could do a land-office business here—there’s no mis take in it.” It is stated that in the neighborhood of Grosveitor Square, London, there resided four surgeons, all enjoying excellent prac tice, whose names are Blood, Slaughter, Death and Churchyard. Love.—The editor of the Methuen Ga zette makes the following sweeping asser tion. What a man! aud never love! Pshaw! such atnan must have a heart of ice; soul as lifeless as a corncob :—a gizzard of a goose, and a head as *appv as a cocoa nut !•’ VWm asm&reQtftß CWMDMW* TEXAH. There are choice spirits iu Texas— master spirits of the age -men, who can “ride on the whtrMwiarf sad direct the storm,” destined to purify the political atmosphere of the time*. Read the following fiont the Houston National 1 Intelligencer, and then the speech of Col. White in another part of our paper: “PUBLIC DINNER. On the occasion of the visit of Gen. Hamil ton and Ex-Governor Butler of (south Caroli- ‘ ns, Col. While of Florida to this city, a dinner in honor of their arrival was tendered them by our citizen. Gen. Hamilton ia the Commis sioner of Government to negociate the loan. It is well known that ha was un early and ar dent advocate of the eause of Texas, and dis tinguished as he is for In* financial talents, we cannot but anticipate the most favorable results from his appointment. Col. White when in Europe at the City of Paris, nobly vindicated the principles of tne i exian revolution from the unjust aspersions cast on it abroad. The dinner was given in the Capitol, and Ihe tables richly served and decorated with great cJegance and taste were crowded to overflow ing. The lion. James Webb. Secretary of State, presided, assisted by tin- Mayor of City, Doct. Fra.'eis Moore, and Major S. Whiting as Vice Presidents. President Lamar, and the heads of the Departments w ere also present. Salutes were fired at intervals, and a band of music writh their martial strains enlivened the entertainment. After the cloth was re moved the regular toasi* were announced and those in honor of our guests ware responded to by them in eloquent and appropriate speech es. We regret that it is not in our power to report the remarksof Gen. Hamilton and Gen. Butler, and other gentlemen who spoke on the occasion. They were extempore effusions full of brilliant thoughts and glowing eloquence. On account of the immediate departure of those gentlemen from the city we were unable to obtain a sketch of the remarks. We only pre sent our readers with the speech of Cot. White. The sentiments given at the dinner glowed with patriotism. The following is one of them : “The State of Georgia; We owe her a debt of Gratitude for the blood of her sons sacrifi ced in the cause of Texian Liberty. We are proud that our Government has a Georgia Head, nnd our Entcrluinmenl a most Gallant Foote.* Who dims not see in prospective, the Halls of the Monlcxuma*’ converted into the council chambers of a Representative Government and the genus of Liberty with out spread arms, proelnming from the very apex of the Roeky Mountains, “DELIVERANCE TO MEXI CO !” •Gen. H. 8. Foote from Mississippi.” Public sentwiat oh Wah.— Ifth patriot ism of the American people was ever the sub ject of a doubt, that doubt is removed by the manner in which all parties in Ihe nation pre pare, in thu anticipated exigency of the coun try, to maintain her right and her honor. W bother the clouds that now lower on our country, burst upon us in all the terrors of war or pass peacefully, we may look hack with pride upon the crisis. The entire mass of our people arc prepared to sacrifice prosperity, fortune and life to maintain inviulutc the spot less honor of the nation. This spirit will do much to avert war, and if war is inevitable, it will do much to carry the country triumphant ly through it. It is part of the folly of the age, to bewail tho degeneracy of the people: for our own part Wc never doubled the purity and patriot ism of the mass. It is this confidence that has encouraged us to appear from the momentary inadeness of facious, to the sober second tho’t of the public. The lenders of all parties may be suspected—the mass of all parties must be above suspicion. It is the f“.;:r.;on of the day to prate ol popular degeneracy, but wc cherish a confident trust in the wisdom and virtue of the American people, aud believing that they arc prepared tor the worst exigency either for war or peace. It is the opinion of those, who, estimating others by themselves, imagine that the same cloud which enveloped their own moral horrison, darkens also the souls of oth ers ; that patriotism has departed from our people, and that they, who like the “Roman tool” worship vfrlue as a great good, and at tempt iu public n alters to attain just ends by just means, betray more weakness than worth nnd more credulity than virtue. We think otherwise. We believe that the great body of the people, are ncressarily pure, and that llio’h the brief dominialion of error may discolor the waters for awhile, the next moment will see it swept away by the succeeding ripple and the stream will pour on in its native purity. Pub lic guilt can only begcncrally prevalent, when it is generally profitable: but where, as in this country, duty is backed by interest, and per sonally selfishness fosters political virtue, there cannot be an extended and permanent depravi ty in the people. The professional politician may be, und from necessity is, corrupt; he “y'st therefore regret the multiplication of this most depraved and worthless of trades; but the individual whose interests are intwined with the tissue of Ins country’s good, who Teels that wrong to her is wrong to himself, and that the invasion or appropriation of her territory impnirr his own heritage, cannot be insensible or lethargic iu a crisis like the present. It is of those who feel with nnd for the country, that the great mass of our population is constituted. Should the tocsin call them to the defence of their country, they will muster by hundreds of thousands; their treasure and their blood will be offered freely up, and every feeling of par ty irritation will be forgotten in the general de- \ termination to “live or die, survive or perish,” j in the eause of their country, her honor, her rights and her freedom.— Public Ledger. UPPER CANADA. The Kingston Chronicle of march 30th says that twenty-two of the prisoners iu Fori Hen ry, captured at Prescott, art: to be immediate ly released, by order of Sr. George Arthur.— Among them are the twenty who were recom mended for mercy by the court martial. A bill has been presented, in the Assembly, to increase the punishment for enticing sold iers to desert. Blanks were left in the bill, to be filled up with the number of years to which imprisonment shall be extended. The bill also provides for the recovery of penalties from captains of steamboats, or other vessels, who harbor deserters, and refuse to give them tip when demanded. The Toronto Patriot pleads earnestly for the addition of “a good flogging” to the imprison ment for tempting soldiers to desert. The same amiable and judicious paper de signates Mr. Charles Butler, Lord Durham’s chief secretary “a Yankee loafer.” and a “false ruffian.” The Toronto Mirror thus alludes to the affair of Sergeant Flood, and the al’edged plot to de stroy the Government-house. There is a sergeat belonging to Major Mc- Grath’s troop confined in the jail of Toronto, charged it is said, with having in his posses sion a plan of the garrison and Port Credit, and also letters offering him a sum of ntoney to fire the Government-house and the Parlia ment buildings! It appears the letters were found in his cap ; He has been examined twice before the Executive Council. From all we have heard, it is evident that a foul censpi- sy- -g£l. .■■■■— — —J”;. ———- racy has been act on foot, either for the dc struct: on of the aiiove buildings, or for tbt of the scarf ent; and we trust the Executive will probe it to the bottom ; for, if the case turns out a* we suspect it will, no man*# character or life can be secure in this province s single day. It looVs rather strange that un old veteran of uminpct. “liable character, possessing creden tials from officers ofliigh rank, and it appears a favorite with Sir Geore Arthur, would have been guilty of contemplating the hernouscnttie , with which lie is charged. We do not believe it, and shall not pro nouncu the man guilty upon the slanderous statements (hat are now afloat. Who can be safe when a wielch has inn bis power to place papers of s treasonable nature in the wearing apparel of an individual, or in his apartment, and have him airested for high treason ? The fate of this man may be the fate of the most innocent man in the community. An enemy to us may put papers of a treasonable descrip tion into our letter box to-night, and have us arrested to morrow morning! Many innocent men have fallen victims to foul conspiracies of this description ; but, when wc view the gen | liemeti now composing the Council of tins pro vince, we are perfectly satisfied it will not be the case here. All eyes are turned toward the Executive Council: aud we have no doubt but the guilty party, whether it be the sergeant, or his accuser, whom wc- do not know, will be ! brought to light. As to the talked of invasion, it is a sheer humbug and will not be belived by any person, except by timorous females, or militia officers desirous of permanent employment. Ail is i quiet on the other side ; there is no danger of ; invasion at the Credit; or at any oilier point of j this lake ; and if such should take place it must be know n to our enemies, that they could I not maintain a position one day. Indeed they would be slain or captured twelve hours after their lauding. An acquaintance of ours fortunately escaped I a trap three weeks ago. A letter was dropped j into n;„ pocket. Hear it. Lot Kroa r 2nd March, 1839. Dreamt:—l have parted with Dr*. Morri son and Hunter, who are delighted with voir j haired of Arthur and your determination to average the inatyrdum of Lount. Your plan has been approved of, and the means requisite ; to the accomplishment of your noble enter prise, shall be at your service iu a few days. I am, dear sir. Yours, most faithfully. JACOB BLAIR. W hat thiuJr you of this ? Would not the hei nous scrouudrel who penned and put the origi nal into our friend’s pocket knock us, or Sir G. Arthur on the head in a moment ? The Toronto papers ail give different ac counts of the manner in which the alleged con spiracy was discovered.— X. V. Com. American Vespucci. —A Florentineloaf eress railing herself by this name, and pro fessing to have descended from Amerigo Vespucci, is one of the humbugs of the day at the north. Having petitioned Congress ill the language of a lusty beggar without rflcct, she is now laying the private purses |of the citizens under contribution. If she i succeeds throughout the Union in her tnen j dicant operation* as she does at the north, j she will be almost as successful a humbug as Anterictis himself, who gave his name to I a continent which Columbus discovered; she will thus prove herself a Vespucci . beyond doubt. Wc advise Miss Vespucci j to come south where the people are liberal, 1 —have plenty of money,—are gallant and patriotic. We should like to take a stptint at har ourself.—Query.— Could not soma j foreign lady do a still belter business, by j setting up for a descendant of Columbus ! iThc experiment i; well worth a trial. H’JHltUg la so palatable now-a-days, that if an individual were to represent himself as a descendant of Genghis Khan and Maria Monk he would create more won ! derment than incredulity. St. Augustine, Aprils, 1839. Gen. Macomb has arrived at Black Creek, 1 it is said for the purpose of buying out the Indians. Ido not know what is the pros pect of success; the general impression iicre, is that the Indians will not come to a talk; it is reported that Main Jones and Wild Cat have declared their determination to kill any one who conies to them, with even a proposal to talk with the whites. Allowing this to be the fact, how would it do for the Government to invite volunteers under proper restrictions, Ac. that is back woods men, cow hunters, and such persons as arc accustomed to the woods, from the neighboring States to come in and assist in catching them at a certain sum per head for each warrior, women and chil dren in proportion, giving double the sum for each one taken a live, that is given for one destroyed; this would shew humanity towards them, and would, I have no doubt bring the war to a close within a year. I believe it is the custom all over the world to offer a reward for persons, who are outla wed, and I believ e it is uniformly a success ful practice. The Government have al ready spent millions of dollars in the pro secution of this war, we see with success: would not policy and humanitv unite in giving a reward to those who should achieve this object, and on the score of economv 1 think there can lie no question. April 4. We hear that the house of Mr Rollins at the head of St. Mary's river, on the edge of the Okefeenoke, and within about forty five miles of Trader's hill, was at tacked by the savages soon after the with drawal of the militia from that district. The w ife of Mr. Rollins was shot dead, and himself, made a fortunate and narrow escape. Poisoning. —The town of Memphis, (Tenn.) was lately thrown into a state of alarm, from an apprehension that a plot for insurrection was being planned among the slaves. An attempt was made by sever al of the negroes belonging to Mr. AA'. D- Dapncy, to poison their irrster and his j family, by mixing some deadly drug wilh their food, but the villain ous purpose was happily frustrated. A negro girl, on ex amination, avowed that several slaves had planned an insurrection, upon which there was much excitement, but upon subsequent investigation, it was discovered that no such design had been concerted. The ne groes accused were discharged, with the exception of the poisoners, who will be hung. A Philadelphia editor thinks, from the manner shirts are made in that city, there ought to be an “inspector of common sewers.” The editor went to the expense of anew shirt the other day, and found himself, when he awoke in the morning', crawling out between two oftho stiches. RfcCATTAr'-'Th: 4m annual of the Lower Creek Boat Club will bC p|*ee in ftavaMinih, on Tufcaday, 7th A May, 1839. A Club purse of *IOO, and cnirsQfp money, will be run for by six oared bot,y, not exceeding -10 feel in length—distant)! one mile, (slack water.) Ours-uicn, while ori black. Entrance S2O. After the six oared rare, the club w ill gives silver Cup, value SSO, and entrance money; to be run for by four oared boats, not exceeding 33 feet in length—distance one mile—-oarsmen white or black, at the option of boat ow ners. The object of the Lower Creek Boat Club, of Savannah, being a desire to pro mote the athletic and useful art of rowing, respectfully invite all lovers of the sport, owners of boats, or boat clubs in Georgia, Carolinia, or Florida, to meet them aud contend for the prizes. Persons wishing to enter their boats, ill make application on or before the th May, to the president or Secretary. Maiinc Insurance Cask.— The Nr York Journal of Commerce (says:—“That j the Supreme Court of the United States, at their last session in Washington, decided I that in case of a ■ vessel being voluntarily stranded by the captain when all was in imminent peril—from a gale of wind—from tire—or from the chase of an enemy or of pirates —the cargo being saved, and the vessel being got offwith partial injury, the cargo should contribute toward paying the damage or Cost of repairs encountered by the ship owners. The decisions of the local courts had been various on the question —it is now settled by the highest judicial tribunal in the country. The principle on which the cargo is made liable to u share in the damage of the vessel in such cases is evidently this, that the hazard was run and the damage incurred as much for the safety of the cargo according to its value as for that of the ship; and therefoic it would he unjust for the whole consequence of the hazard to be borne by the latter.” Incendiaries at llcdson, N. Y.—Let ters from Hudson stale that on Saturday noon a fire broke out in the large Hay press belonging to ('apt. John Power, in which was about *O,OOO worth of pressed hay, situated near the old Presbyterian Church. The press w ith its contents, was entirely destroyed. Insured in this citv for *3,<tf)o. About 12 o’clock tho following night, a fire broke out in Williams’ large Hay pres.,, on the lower dork, which soon communi cated to the large oil factory belonging to Messrs. Bernard, Curtiss A Cos. The buildings of both establishments with their contents were destroyed. The buildings next north were much injured. The whole loss is estimated at about $40,000 which is covered by insurance iu this city. Meant*. Barnard, Curtiss A Co’s loss is estimated at about $20,000. These fires arc believed to have been set by design. The citizens of Hudson have offered a reward of SI,OOO for the appre hension of the Incendiaries. An important question is now before the Supreme Court of the state of New Jersey, the decision of which cannot but be looked to with deep interest.—Col. Tomas Cadwel lader of the township of Ewing, near Trenton, has brought suit in SSOOO dam ages, against the officer* of election in that township, for refusing to receive his vote at the late election, upon the ground that he is not a resident of New Jersey. He is a mail of large property in Ewing, where he keeps an establishment, and spends a portion of the year; he also keeps a town house in Philadelphia, where he spends the winter months. The question is of which slate is he a resident ? Senator Southard is counsel for Mr. C— Camden Mail Murder.— A gatnblerof the name of Thomas P. Tuttle, was shot in the street in Little Rock Ark. on the 11th inst. bv AVm. I). Hoitrer. A quarrel bad arisen previously, between Iloltrec and Tuttle, growing out of some cheating at a Faro Bank.* Tuttle having since died, Iloltrec flew from the hands of justice. A Bov Killed bv a Leopard.— A son ol Mrs. \\ inship, a widow lady of Cin cinnati, was killed on the 15vh ult. by a leopard exhibiting at the Managcrie in that city. The lad ventured too near the cage in which the ainimal was confined, and the leopard, with a single stroke of the paw, severed the jugular vein, causing the boy’s Heath almost instantly. Large Cargo.— The Hr. ship Columbus. Capt. Pentrieth. cleared on the 6th inst. at Savannah for Liverpool, with 2871 bales of Cotton, valued at 8151,000. Thisis the largest cargo ever taken from that port. A man in Boston, observes the New York Sunday Atlas, has been indicted for blow ing liis own-nose in his own room, the city ordnance prohibiting the “blowing of a horn, or any other instrument in the streets or elsewhere. The point whether the hu man nose was an instrument, is said to have been very ably discussed by several learned gentlemen. \Vc should suppose there could be but little difficulty in set tling the point at once, that the nose is an instrument, and a wind instrument too; for we have heard fellows snore through it before now so loud, that we imagined a score of trombones, konk-shclls, and tin horns were in full blast! The executions in Canada are by no means approved of in England. The opin ion in that country is that Canada cannot be retained for many years longer, and they are averse to sanguinary punishments for rebelion. Toni Pain once made this remark : “ England will go to war with the United States, at some time, to tret rid of the Canadas.”— N. V. Star. .Mrs. Ann Stephens, alias Hugnes. has beeu impricned at New York, charged with having married Mr. Hughes, of the Olympie Theatre, I her former husband being still alive. Hughes was examined, and stated that he could not recollect when or where he was married to the prisoner, or whether he had been married at ail!! Such a forgetful man would hardly be able to remember when he was born.—/?■•#/.< Transcript. tton:t*v Indians. About the I*l ® this month, a murder wa* committed in Ware county by the Indians, on<hc peraoH of the wife oi Mr. Nimrod Rawlins. 1“® murder was committed within three quar ters of a mile-of one of the ntililar post— Fort Mooncyock. It is supposed that there are vet some straggling Indians in , the Okefittokee, by some of w hom this murder has been perpetrated. Gen. Nelson's commanded, has been ( : Vr some difficulty) mustered into tbe ! set **ce of the United Htates, as mounted ■ men. \Ve believe and trust they will put , a stopto the marauders within our borders. The plait advised aud about to be adop ted, by the present commsuding General in Florida, is to lay out the territory into district of 20 miles square, and station troops in each district ; which seems to be a most judicious plan, and one which meets the derided approval of experienced mil itary men, amongst others of the highest authority, Gen. Clinch. AA e hope the , plan inav work better than those which have been hitherto pursued. 4 Fight between F.ditors. —A street fight came off in the street of Shclbvvillc, Tenn., oil the 2d inst between Mr. Haynes ■of the Shelbyvillc Star, and E. J. King of the Murfrecsborough Telegraph. The Nash ville A\ big says that pisiol shot were ex changed, the balls of both taken effect. Haynes made the attack, fired at King, and then attempted to back out. King in ait instant returned the fire, the shot striking Haynes on the jaw and glanced upward | near the temple artery—the Wound is not considered mortal. King was shot in the left arm, just below |he elbow, but was so slightly injured as to be able to return to his duties at Murfrees borough. The cause of litis affray is too grossly indelicate and outrageous on the part of Haynes to allude to specifically. Suffice it to say, that it originated in a wanton, 1 wicked and infamously false insinuation, published editorially iu the Star, against, the wife of Mr. King, than whome yliere is not a lady in Rutherford county more respectably connected A card was published the next day, signed by some ofthr most resportablo gentlemen of Hhelbyville, pronouncing the statement made by Haynes in his paper, false wicked,, cowardly and dishonorable in the highest degree. A heart kf.lt wisii.—The Ncwbury port Herald relates the following anecdote : The United Stales ship AV asp was jtted out from that town, and carried out a num ber of brave tars, among whom were some’ : who left behind them wives and children. The ship was lost, and the representatives of her crew received a very handsome sum from the government. At the time the money was paid, the wife ofnlost husband received about five hundred dollars, in presence of some other wives whose hus bands had remained at home, and were then | living. One of them, looking at the money as it w as paid to the wife of a husband who , <Vas lost, exclaimed, “1 wish my husband : had been in the Wasp !” The bill to abolish imprisonment sot debt has passed both branches of the Legislature of Michigan, and become a j law. The officers of the volunteer companies is Canada have adopted the following expedient to keep the sentries awake oil tiieir posts. I They send with each sen.ry a goose, and as ! these feathered sentinels gaggle on the least | noise their manly companions cannot sleep it wink. The Montreal Herald isdclighicd w ith • the idea, and declares the colonel to be a j.cr ! feet Napoleon in military genius. It is staled that Bulwer, the English Novelist, and a member of Parliament, has ’ parted from his wife, and openly keeps his mistress, who has assumed his name. If he follows up this “Pelham” conduct ! his children will become “pilgrims of the Rhine,” and be “Disowned” even by those who advocate the purity of“Eugcne Aram.” I Sorry wc arc to believe this report—he 1 will soon have w ritten above the ruins of an honorable character, “ Flic last days of j Pompeii.” j A Feeler. —A surgeon and a lawyer j hud very little good feeling towards each i other, and the following ocurrence took place: If asked the surgeon, ‘a neigl.b ur,s | dog destroy my duck can I recovei dam ages by law V ‘Certainly,’ replied the j lawyer, ‘youcan recover. Pray what are the circumstances?’ ‘AYhy, sir your dog ; hist night, destroyed two of my ducks.’— •Indeed; then you certainly can recover the damages; what is the amount ? I'll in stantly discharge it.’ ‘Four shillings and sixpence,’ chuckled the surgeon. ‘And my fee for attending aud advising you is (is, Bd,’ responded the attorney’* and unless von immediately pay the same, my con duct will be suitable.’ —The Iloncst Law yer. 1 he Largest Alalticaulist Story ycl is told by the Eridgton New Jersey Chron icle. A gentleman in Georgia, some five or six \r- vrs since, obtained and planted a mulberry tree in his garden, w here it had stood untouched till the past winter, when it attracted the attention of someone in the trade, who offered the owner three cents a bud for the top of it. The bargain was struck, and on cutting off the branches and counting the buds, they atnonnted to twelve hundred and fifty dollars, there being 41,- 661 buds on the tree. The A'icksburg Whig of the 2th u Jt., gives quite a gloomy picture of the mon etary affairs of Mississippi. It represents the darkest days of 1837 as presenting but a faint picture of what is now exhibited in every town and county of the State. Goods have been sold at less than half the original 1 cost—and lands and negroes have gone off", under the sheriff’s hammer, for one fifth of , there value. The Cottox Crop. It is very generally i conceded, that the Cotton Crop of the United States for the fiscal rear of 1838 9, will not exceed 1,150,000 bales exclusive of the stock remaing on hand, at its com mencement the Ist of October last* which it will be remembered was 40,305 bales. Ihe receipts thus far have been upwards ol 1,008 000 bales against 1.258. 000 up t e he same period last rear.