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froß THE SOUTHERN TRIBUNE j
Tv) A PHIESD-.Vn Imitation.
BV D. POST El. 1..
1.
I’ve cull'd you a bunch of sweetest tlow’rs,
And close together bound them ;
Do thou in memory's calmest hours
Think of the one who gave them.
Ah! not like the thread which binds these flow’rs,
Should friendship's cord be broken,
But often let fancy’s kindling hours,
Reveal some stronger token.
2.
I’ve cull'd you a hunch of choicest flow’rs,
And made a cluster of them ;
Oil I oft in meditative hours
See mingled feelings in them :
Let them be emblems of joys alone,
Blessing our hcarls united ;
And until life’s latest hour hath flown,
Let none—not one be blighted.
4) o l t t i r a 1.
Public Meeting: in Jlotoale.
A large meeting of the citi.sens took place in
Mobile on the 18th ult., to consider ihe proprie.
tyofsending delegates to the Nashville Con
vention, when the following Resolutions were
passed :
The anti-slavery agitation has within a
few years past made so rapid an advance
as to tiling into serious question the con
tinued existence of our present form of
government.
Commencing with a few individuals
scattered over the northern States, princi
pa’ly stimulated by foreign emissaries,—
rising rapidly into organized societies
with large pecuniary means, —entering
the field of national politics and there ex
erting a potential voice in the election of
important magistrates and officers, —car-
rying disorganization into the bosom of
our most powerful church and sundering
it north and south, — working its way into
numerous state legislatures and with for
mal sanction declaring and enacting prin
ciples and measures offensive to the south
and hostile to the Union, —we seo it finally
marching in triumph into the halls of
Congress where it has already forcibly de
monstrated its strength by commanding a
majority of the House of Representa'ives
for measures, which if carried into enact
ments would put an end to that equally
upon which our federative system rests.
The people of the south therefore re
garded with we'd grounded apprehension
the progress ofthis fanaticism and its rapid
accumulation of power.
They look to the past and find nothing
in its experience but what teaches, that
tlie unchecked exorcise ofthis spirit is des
tined to reproduce within our own bor
ders the terrible scense of St. Domingo or
the loss bloody though equally lamentable
catistrophe of her English neighbors.
The impulses of self protection therefore
imperiously demand that this aggression
should at once he resisted, and the impreg
liable unity of southern citizens can alone
render that resistence effective.
It is therefore, by this general meeting
of citizens,
Resolved, That as citizens of Alabama,
w e are willing to abide by tlie constitution
'll compact of union ndministred in the
spirit of justice in which it was framed ;
cheerfully submitting to its obligations
hutfnmly insisting upon its guaranties.
NEW SERIES —VOLUME 11.
Resolved, That the exclusion of south
ern states by the action of the Federal
Government from territories now held bv
it as the common agent of all the states,
would be such a violation of their rights as
to justify the most determined resis.ance.
Resolved, That we fully concur in the
propriety ofsending delegates to the Nash
ville Convention, (disclaiming the impu
tation that it is to he held for disunion
purposes) regarding it as the best means
of consolidating southern sentiment for the
arrest of an evil now rapidly hastening a
dissolution of the Government.
Resolved, That ardently attached as we
are to the constitution and the Union of
which it is the bond, —deeply impressed
by the associations of the past, and the
promises of the future, we feel no hin
drance in the distinct assertion, that the
people of ihe southern states will cordially
and firmly unite in resistance to an inva
sion of their rights, and leaveall consequen
ces to those who truly produced it.
Resolved, That our senators be furnish
ed with a copy of these proceedings to be
laid before their body should they deem
it expedient.
From the Charleston Courier, 27th ult.
Obsequies of Mr. Calhoun.
The cabin of the Nina was very tastefully
enshrouded in mourning. On her quarter deck
a platform was erect' and, where the body lay du
ring the passage from Wilmington to this city.
The platform and steps were covered with fine
black cloth. The riser of each slep was lined
with white cambric, having four box plaits at
the distance of six inches apart, over which was
laid black silk gimp and fringe, forming gothic
arches, each terminating with a silk tassel.
Over this platform is raised a canopy, composed
of black cloth, w ith narrow strips ol fine white
muslin, very judiciously arranged. A half cir
cle of stars, in groups of five each, numbering
in all thirty, extend across the rear side of the
canopy, and shews one ol large dimensions im
mediately in the centre and over the head of
the corpse. These stars are made of some white
material, and are shrouded with black crape,
intending to convey the idea that the whole
country is in mourning for the loss of this truly
great man. Each side of the canopy opens with
large cloth rurtains, looped up at each corner,!
with four handsome draperies, two of which I
are while and four black, and between each of!
these draperies are suspended large black tassels.
A Committee, appointed by the citizens of!
Wilmington, came on in the steamer Nina, and
was met at the landing by the Chairman of the :
Committee of Reception, who welcomed them
to the city, and extended to them its hospitali
ties, to which Mr D- J}..—«i, or.-:—j
responded in an appropriate manner.
The hour having arrived, the Nina, in compa- j
ny with the steamers noticed above, by a pre- !
concerted signal, passed up to Smith's wharf, !
where the various committees which accompa- j
niod the remains of Sir. Calhoun, were landed, j
A procession was then formed in appropriate \
order.
The remains were placed on a splendid large
car or bier, made for the occasion by the Messrs j
Reynolds, and finished in the most magnificent
manner. It was modelled, we learn, after an
engraving of tin funeral car of Napoleon. For
the following description of this beautiful struc
ture, we are indebted to the News of yesterday.
“The Bier at the base was sixteen feet long,
ten feet wide, and six feet high, with an eleva
ted platform, twelve feet long, seven feet wide,
and raised two feet above the base ; eight pillars
springing from this platform and surmounted bv
a cornice twelvo inches deep. The ridge of
roof was elevated two feet, finishing off with
plumes four feet high—making the whole height
from the ground to the top of plumes twenty
three feet.
“The base was covered within six inches of
the ground with heavy folds of black cloth, w ith
deep fringe at the bottom, and black and white
twisted cord on rolls of black crape at the top
with festoons of black and while crape hanging
from rosettes of crape. The elevated platform
was spangled in a curve on the base with deep
festoons of black crape secured by cords with !
heavy black tassels. The eight pillars were co
vered with black crape, made loose and tied up
at intervals with rolls of white crape. The j
above platform was elevated by three steps, tho
whole covered in black, with twisted black and j
white cord at the intersection of the steps, and ,
on the top of these steps was placed the coffin, i
which was partially covered with a pall of black ;
velvet, with borders of deep black silk fringe, j
and a Palmetto worked in silver in each corner j
and centre.
“The ground work of the cornice was black, !
with silver hands of mouldings around the top, j
and ornamented at the bottom of the frieze with |
silver stars, placed at intervals. The arms of
the State, emblazoned in silver, on shields,
with bluek ground and silver borders, ornament
ed tiie centru of tho two sides ; these shields
wero draped with black crape.
The corners were surmounted by eight black
plumes, one over each pillar, supported by sil
ver balls, the base of plumes with heavy folds
of black crape. Tho angles of the roof were
covered by silver rods, terminating at the top
with a silver ball, on which was secured the
central plume, which was composed by black
ostrich plumes and heavy pendants ot black
crape.”
The car was drawn by six horses, caparisoned
in mourning, each of whom was attended by a
groom who was dressed in deep black. The
necessary arrangements having been made by
the Marshals, appointed for the purpose, the
procession moved o.T, accompanied by a body
of young gentlemen, appointed to act as a Body
Guaid, who wete clid tu mourning, and wore
macon, (ga„) Saturday afternoon, may i, isso.
huge white silk scarf, ; six ex-Governors, and
Lieutenant Governors, walking as special Fall
hearers, habited in deep mourning; the Com
mittee of the Senate and House of Representa
tives of the United States; the Committee of
Twenty-Five, and the Sub Committee from the
Committee of Arrangements, in carriages, whose
drivers and footmen were appropriately dressed,
having broad white bands around their hats,
and large white scarfs suspended from their
shoulders. Iu this order tho Procession, pre
ceded by three military companies, acting as
an escort, viz . the German Fusilecrs, the
Washington Light Infantry, and the Marion
Artillery, all under the command of Capt. Ma
nigault, passed from Washington Street into
Charlotte, and through Charlotte and Hudson
Streets into King Street, and into tho CitadtA
Square, where were in waiting tho Governor
i °* t,le State, and Suite ; the Mayor and Alder
| men ; the various Military Companies of the
City ; the Order of Ancient Free Masons ; the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows ; Order of
the Sons of Temperance ; Independent Order
of Rcchabites, dregsed in full regalia ; the Fire
Companies of the City and Neck in uniform ;
the various Societies of the City, with their
banners flying, the pupils ot the various schools
| of the city, under their teachers, and the male
| children of the Orphan House, under the stew
ard and father; the Clergy of all denominations,
S and a large body of Citizens and Delegates from
I other portions of the State; besides which a
dense mass of persons lined the enclosure, from
the street, who had been attracted to the spot,
anxious spectators of what was passing before
them.
On reaching the Citadel Square, Hugh
R. Banks, Esq., Chairman ol the Commit
tee ot Arrangements, introduced, to the
Govenor of ihe State. the Hon. Mr. Mason,
Chairman of the Senate Committee,’ who
delivered the body to His Excellency,
with the f lhnving lemarks:
Governor Sc a crook —The Senate of
the L niied States, by its order, lias deput
ed a committee of six Senators, to bring
buck the remains of their colleague, youi
il lustrous statesman, JOHN CALD-
W LLL CALHOUN, to bis native State.
He fell in the fulness of his fame, with
out stain or blot, w ithout fear, and without
reproach, a martyr to the great and holy
cause to which his life lias been devoted—
ihe safety and equality of ihe Southern
Stales, in their federal alliance.
It is no disparagement to your State or
her people, to say their loss is irreparable
—lor CALHOUN was a man <>f a ccntu
ty —hut to the entire South the absence!
of his counsels can scarcely be supplied;
...oi. "j"'!"". * will decided, and I
purpose lmlomatable, there was united a I
political and moral purity, that threw a- I
round him atmosphere which nothing tin- j
holy could breathe, and yet live. But, j
Sir, I am not sent here to eulogize your |
honored dead that hasdeen already done ;
in the Senate house, with the mem ry ofj
his recent triumphs there clusteriugaround |
us, and by those far abler than 1. It is j
our melancholy duty only which ! have j
performed on behalf of ihe Committee of i
the Senate, to surrender all that lemuitis!
of him on earth to the Slate of S >u h Ca- !
rnlinin ; and having done ibis, our mission j
is ended. We shall return to our duties J
in the Senate, and those performed, to our !
seperate and distant homes, bearing with
us the treasured memory of his exalted j
worth and the great example of his devo- ;
ted and patriotic life.
After Mr. Mason had concluded, the!
Govenor responded as follows:
1 receive, Mr. Chairman, with the deep
est emotions, the mortal remains of him
for whom South Carotina entertained an
unbounded affection. Implicitly relying
on the faithful execise of his great moral
and intellectual endowments, on no occa
sion, for a period of about forty years,
which constituted indeed his whole polit
ical life, did her confidence in him suffer j
tho slightest abatement. Although the !
spirit that animated its tenement of clay i
now inhabits another and purer mansion, !
yet the name of JOHN CALDWELL
CALHOUN will live while time shall lie
permitted to endure. That name is print- i
ed iu indelible characters on the hearts of
those whose feelings and opinions he so!
truly reflected, and will, forever, be fond- !
ly cherished, not only by his own conulry i
men, hut by every human being who is \
capable «f appreciating the influence of a I
gigantie intellect, unceasingly incited by !
the dictates of wisdom, virtue and patriot
ism.
In the name of the Stale he so dearly j
loved, l tender, through you, to tho Uni- j
tied States, their warmest acknowledg
ments for the honors conferred, by that
distinguished body, no the memory of our
illustrious statesman ; and, by this Com
mittee,! ask the acceptance of their heart
felt gratitude for the very kind and consid
erate manner in which, gentlemen, the
melancholy, yet honorable, task assigned
has been executed.
The first of April, 1850, exhibited a scene in
the halls of the Federal Congress remarkable
for itß moral sublimity. On that day, the North
and tho South, the East and the West, together
harmoniously met at tho altar consecrated to
the noblest affections of our nature, and, moved
by a common impulse, pourtrayed, in strains of
fervid eloquence, before the assembled wisdom
of the land, the character and services of him
around whose bier we are assembled. Toevory
member of tho Senate and House of Repre
sentatives, whose voice was heard on that sol
emn occasion, South Carolir.ia proflersthe right
I hand of fellowship.
1 trust it will not be considered u departure
trom the strictest rules of propriety, to say to
an honorable member of Congress, before me,
; that the I’almuito State owes him a debt of grat
j itude, which, at her bidding, and iu obedience
1 '.o m_\ own feelings, I am imperatively sutn
j moiled, at this time, to liquidate iu part. From
i the first day of Mr. Calhoun’s protracted ill
- ness to the moment when death achieved his
I victory, you, Mr. Venable, were rarely absent
' Ironi bis bed-side. With the anxious solicitude
I of a devoted friend, you ministered to his wants
I and watched the reflux of that noble stream,
! whose fertilizing powers wore about to be bur
! ied in the great ocean of eternity. For services
j so disinterested, spontaneously bestowed by a
stranger, 1 offer the tribute of thanks, warm
from oveflowing hearts.
Mr. \ rnabi.e replied as follows :
Ihe manner in which your Excellency
has been pleased to refer to the intention
1 which I was enabled to bestow oil our il
lustrious friend, has deeply affected my
heart. It is hut a repeated expression of
the feelings of the people of Charleston,
on the same subject contained in a resolu
tion which has reached me, and for which
manifestalion of kindness, I now return to
you, and to them, my most sincere, most
heartfelt thanks. Nothing has so fully
convinced me of the extended popularity,
I should rather say feling of veneration
towards the statesman, whose death has
called us together to-day, as the high esti
mate which you and your people have pla
ced upon the services of an humble friend.
Sir, the impulses of humanity would have
demanded nothing less, and that man is
mot e than the sufferings of a philosopher,
sage, patriot and statesman, so exalted
above his cotemporaries, that were we not
admonished by his subjection to the inva
sion of disease and death, we might well
doubt whether he did tmt belong to a su
perior race. To be even casually associa
te 1 with his menv ry, j n the gratitude of a
State is more than a reward fit any ser
vices which I could render to him. Sir,
as his life was a chronicle of instructive
events, so his death hut furnished a com
mentary on that life.
It is said us Hampden, when in the agonies of
death, rendered most painful by the nature of
bis wound, exclaimed, “ O, God of mv fathers,
save, my country”—tints breathing the desire of
bis soul on earth into the vestihuloof the Court
of Heaven. So our illustrious friend, but u
few hours before his depasture, employed the
ast effort in which be was enabled to utter more
than a single sentenre, saying: if 1 had idn
health and strength to devote one hour to my
COO »»f r,/ inllia,Sli.mtp 1 rmit.l A..— .1.,..
my whole .‘i ( e.” He is gone I and when, in my
passage here, I saw the manifestations of deep
feeling, of heartfelt veneration in Virginia, and
my own Carolina, I felt as one making a pil
grimage to tho tomb of his father, whose sad
heart was die red by spontanious testimonials to
the merits of the one he loved and honored.—
B it when, with this morning’s dawn,l approach
ed your harbor and saw the city in the pence
ful rest of the Sabbath, beard not the stroke of
the hammer or the hum of voices engaged in
the business of life ; when, ftom the deck of the
steamet in the midst of your harbor I could
de-cry the habiliments of mourning which
consecrated your houses—the stillness, the
solemn stillness,spoke a language which went to
my heart. But when, added to this, I behold
this vast multitude of mourners, I exclaim : A
people’s tears water the dust of one who loved
and served them. No military fame was his—
he never set a squadron in the field. The death
of the civilian and patriot’ who loved his coun
try and his whole country, gave rise to this
great demonstration of sorrow and regard.—
i’ermit me again to assure your Excellency and
the people of Charleston, and ofSouth Carolina,
that I shall ever cherish as one of the dearest
recollections of my life, he expressions of kind
ness which have been made to me as the friend
and tho commdaniod in the sick chamber of
JOHN C. CALHOUN. His society and his
friendship, were more than a compensation for
auy atten ions which any man could bestow.—
Sucii were his gifts, that whether in sikness or in
health, no man retired from a coversation with
hiui, who was not geatly hsi debtor. By the
courtesies ofthis day and the association of my
name with his, I am both his debtor and yours
the sincere acknowledgment of which I tender
to your Excellency, requesting that it may be
received by you, both for yourself and the peo
ple whose sovereignty you represent.
When this gentleman hud concluded, Gov.
Seabrook, turning to T. Leger Hutchison, Esq.,
Mayor of the city, observed :
Mr. Mayor I commit to your care these gracious
remains. After the solemn ceremonies of the
day I request that your put over them a Guard
of Honor until the hour shall arrive to consign
them to their Temporary resting place.
To which His Honor the Mayor replied as
follows ;
Gov. Seabrook—As the organ of the. Corpo
ration of the City ofCliarleston, I receive front
your hands, with proud emotion the mortal
remains of John C. Calhoun, a sacred trust
confided to us, to be retained until the disirc of
the people of South Carolina, expressed through
their constituted authorities, shall be declared
respecting their final resting place.
The Pocession passed from the Citadel Square
into Boundary-street, and from Boundary to
King, down King to Hasell, through Hasell to
Meeting, down Meeting-street to South Bay
Battery, along the Battery to East Ray-street,
and up East Bay-street to Broad-stroet, up to
the City Hall. From Boundary -street to the in
tersection of King and Hasell-sta. and indeed
on the whole route of the Procession almost
every dwelling and storo were clothed in morn
ing, suspending in various phases; and from
every position, and, from many of the dwellings,
were also seen busts, and engraved likenesses
of Mr. Calhoun, clothed iu black and encircled
by wreaths of evergreens, and from others, and
from tho centre of some of the streets, were sus
pended small flags with various inscriptions, a
ntong which were “South Curolinia mourns his
loss,” “he is dead—yet liveth,” “a star lias fall
en.” Sec. The Procession was exceedingly
grand and imposing in appearance, and will
long be remembered by our people. It was a
just tribute tu exalted worth, urul in thus doing
honor to the remains of this distinguished son
of the State it is reflecting a lasting honor on
the State itself.
When the head of the escort reached the
City Hall it wan halted, and the troops formed
iu line on the South side of Broad street, the
right testing on St. Michael’* Church. The
body was then conducted through the line, and,
when it had reached the steps in front of the
Hall, it was taken in charge bv the committee
composing the Special Guard of Honor and con.
veyed to the Catafalque erected lor the occasion
where it remained until it was removed yester
day, to St. Philip's Church preparatory to the
funeral services.
At the base of each of tlie circular flight of
steps, which led to the City Hall, two Palmet
to trees were seen, their rich verdure contrast
ing strongly with the sable drapery which
wound their rugged trunks. The summit of
the stair way passed and tho spectator realized
at once t hat he was in the chamber of death
Sable shroudings were appropriately displayed
throughout the Halil, shedding in every part a
twilight aspect, while in the western extremity
stood the prominent feature of the well-devised
appointments. The Catafalque, elevated about
five feet Ironi the floor of the hall, rises draped
in rich sable; an imposing canopy resting in
front upon four Corinthian columns, supported
on either side by six others, varied from the
Runt ones. Midway rests the bier, were repos
ed all that was mortal of the beloved, lamented,
illustrious dead, while front above ingeniously
does the mellowed brilliancy of the burning
lights radiate over the alterniate white and lead
sable rays which from the eealing- Threepearl
colored Eagles surmount the canopy, holding in
ilieir beaks pieces of black crape. On the rich
pall which covered the dead tveeped the Palmet
to, under the shade of whose houghs lie now
will sleep—in tho heart of whose trunk his
memory is now enshrined, fit emblem of tho
adoring and adored South Carolina.
Dining tiie time the body remained in state in
the Catafalque, tho mighty dead sleeping the
sleep of death under its magnificent conopy, it
was visited, we might with prpriety say, by our
picted on the contenance of each individual as
he ascended the platform, and stood side by
side with tho corpse, and many left the hallow
ed spot, with the traces of an overflowing heart,
whose 2rief could only find relief in lours. The
dominion of Flora was invaded, and flowers of
“ever hue and clime” were profusely scattered j
around the bier. In the centre of a boquet, {
placed on the collin by a lady of our city , were |
ihe following lines :
Bnow white emblems of thy purity,
1 gently lay on thy narrow heir,
But not as these pale fragile blossoms
Shall live remeniberance of thy matchless life, 1
In hearts, that while they mourn the dead,
Yet how to that which makes thee blest.
Ceremonies or Yesterday Morning. —The \
bells of the Churches were again tolled, yes- j
terdav, from dawn,and the colors of the ship- |
ping wero again worn at half mast, until night. |
At 10 o’clock, A. M., a Civic Procession was
formed, and proceeded with the remains, the
Sarcophagus being homo by the Special Body
Guard, from the City Hall to St. Philip's Church,
where, after an anthem richly sung by a numer
ous choir of male and female voices, and the j
burial Service by the Right Rev. Christopher ;
Gadsden, Biishop of the Protestant Episcopal s
Church, for the Diocese of Sonth-Carrobna, and j
a class mute of the deceased, at Y’ale College, a ;
funeral address or discourso was delivered by j
the Rev. James VV. Miles, to a crowded audi- |
cnee of both sexes, thronging the galleries, pews,
aisles and passages. Tho Reverend orator selec
ted for bis text, Proverbs, cli. x., v., 7. “The
memory of tho just is blessed;” and pronounc
ed uchasto, eloquent, and lofty eulogium on the
deceased, drawig a portrait of a perfect and mo
del statesman, stainless in integrity, pure in pa- !
triotism, inflexible in justice, elevated in intcl- ]
loci, wise in council, and arduous in public ser- !
vice, and pronounced it to have been realized I
in the life and character of the beloved son of
Carolina, whose spirit had just passed from a
mongus; and impressing on his attentive and
gratified auditory then fine lesson that if guid
ed by tiie counsels, and emulous of the exam
ple and virtues of the deceased patriot, then
might liis countrymen appropriately and truly
inscribe on the monument of Calhoun, “The
memory of the Just is blessed."
After the conclusion of the funeral rites, tho
body was taken, by tho special Body Guard,
to the Western Cemetery of St. Phillip’s
Chnrch, and deposited in a temporary vault,
constructed for the purpose, with the Banner
of tho State waiving over it—there with the as
sent of his bereaved family, to await the dis
posal of the Legislature of tho State at its next
session.
The iutorior ofSt. Philip’s Church was dress
ed in a novel and tasteful style of mourning
Festoons of black crapo, edged with white, wero
hung front the Corinthian capitals, below the
massive urclies, sprung from pillar to pillar,
while midway from the fluted columns dropped
emblems of mourning beneath, and on tho edg
os of tiie galleries hung curtains of crape, and
around the choir gallery festoons of deep black-
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING,
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and on the best terms, at the Office of the
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-BY—
WM. B. HARRISOJf.
NUMBER 17.
A curtain ot deep, rich black decorated tha
large window, near the altar, and on the silver
urn above it hung a drapery, thrown over the
pilasters and attached to the Holy Tables. T&*
belfry was also clad in sable habiliments.
The bier or s land, on which the body stood,
in tiie centre of the Church, was oblong in
shape, and covered with velvet and twisted
cord, with tassels of black and white silk —the
upper and outer edges encircled with krtrrei
leaves, mingled with white roses— and at tfitj
base a basket of flowers. A rich full of velvet
and silk was attached to the bier. The ladies
of tiie congregation are entitled to tire credit of
these tasteful and appropriate illustratiobi.
During both days, a pleasant temperature pre
vailed, the heavens being overliurtg with m
mourning drapery of clouds, as if id sympathy
with the sorrows of Earth.
YYe have been favored with tiie following co
py ol a letter in reference to the disposition of
tho remains of Mr . Calhoun :
Charleston, April 26, 1&50.
Dear Sir .-—On my arrival in Charleston, (list
week, from my residence in the West, after
consultation with my brothers, P. and J. C.
Calhoun, we determined to accede to your Ex
cellency s request, that the remains of oar fath
er “should he temporarily deposited in the Mc
-1 tropolis, there to await the final actibh 6f the
j Legislature,” provided it met the approbation of
oursurviving parent. With this view we ad
dressed oor mother, and she entirely Concurs
in our decision, and lias placed the matter en
tirely in my hands, as the eldest of the family,
to say to your excellency, and through you to
the people of the State, that we now place the
remains of our father in their charge, to mako
such disposition as their feelifigsr and wishes
may dictate.
I am, sir, with great respect,
Your obedient servant,-
ANDREW P. CALHOUN.
His Excellency, Gov. Seabrook.
Islands of lake Nicaragua.—From fi pa
per by the lion. E. G. Squier, rend at a! recent
meeting of the EthonOlogicaif Society 6f New
York, we make tire following extract:
“Perhaps a more singular group of islets can
not be found in the wide world. As i have be
fore said, they are all of volcanic trrlgiri; gener
ally conical in shape, and seldom exceeding
three or four acres in area All are covered
a cloak of verdure, but nature ssr not afways
successful ig hiding the black rocks which start
out in places, as if in disdain es all conceal
ment, and look frnwtiingly down in the Clear
water, giving an air of wildness to the other
wise soft and quiet scenery of the island.—
Trailing over these roe.*, and dropingiA festoons
from the overhanging trees, their pliant tCndrila
floating in "the water, are innurnerii&le vines,
willy I'xii'.lyr en<l «. .V.E
“gloria de Nicaragua,” with its overpowering
oder, wiih strange and nameless fruits, forming
an evergreen roof, so dense that even a tropical
sin cannot penetrate. Many ol thesC islands
have patches of cultivated ground, hhd oh Sucbf
generally crowning their summitSjreliCvCd by a
dense green back ground of plantations,' and
sirronnded by kingly palms, and the papaya
with its great, golden fruit, are (lie picturesque
cane lints of the inhabitants.' Grnupsof naked,
swarthy children iu front— a winding path lead
ing lieucait the great trees down to the water’s
1 dge — an nihor-like miniature harbor, with a
canoe lased to the shore— a woman naked tOt the
waist with a purple skirt of true Tyrian dye,
for the famous m nrex is found on the Pacific
shores of Nicaragua, her lortg, black, glossy
hair falling over her neck and breast, reaching
almost to her knees —a flock of noisy parrots in
a congressional squabble nmorig the trees—-a
swarm of parroqets scarcely Jess noisy — a pair
of vociferating macaws like floating fragments
of rainbow—inbuisitive monkeys hanging a--
mong the vines— active iguanrs scrampling Op
the banks—long-necked and long-legged Cranes
in deep soiiloqtiy at the edge of the water,-their
white bodies standing in strong relief agairtsf a
rack ground nffock and verdure —a ttthho
glancing rapidly anil noislcssly acros a vista of
water—all this, with a glden sky above, tha
purple sides of the volcano Mouiobacho over
shadowing 11s, and the distant shores of Chon
tales molten in the slanting SC li Fig hi — these
were some of the golden elements of the scene
ry of the islands; elements constantly shifting,
and forming new and pleting Oombinatrons.
The Birds.—How busy, end Jet how
merry, the little birds are, these bright
spring mornings—(it hasn’t rained till the
week.) We love to watch them in their
“industrial pursuits” and take a pecaliar
delight in listening to their musical enter
tainments.
It may seem a trivial subject so engage
the attention—and more futile the hope to
engage that of the reader—but We erptne
that few cf 11s are so wise as to learn
nothing from birds. T bey are true
philosophes, and if we watch thbir tttove
meuts closely we shall receive sortie ex
cellent lessons in moral science. Mow
patient, and how untiring they aire, a'ftd if
robs or destroys their nests they
set about to repair the damage, and never
waste in useless repining a singl6 golden
moment.
The songs of birds are as remarkable as
they ate beautiful. Some are thought to
bear a striking resemblanco to' ortr
of music, but owing to the shrillness of
their irregularity of sortg, artd their speed
iu singing, it has been found difficult to
arrange their beautiful lays into tunes.--
They do not sing the same notes at
times, neither do the sartre Species all sing
alike. The female never sings, and it is
a singular, and quite mysterious freak of
nature, that she is denied that sweetness of
voice which renders her mate so attractive.
Hers are the more honorable, because the
more trying duties, of keeping the little
ones at home well cared for, ,and seeing
that they are propoly ‘raised.” It is thoT
that a convention will'ere long be by tho
lady uirds, tovindica'e their rights, and
free themselves from the wrongs endured*
