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TIMES & SENTIJSTEE
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COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.
TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10, 1858,
Our Agent.
The services of-Mr. B. R. F'dsom, have been secured
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rized to Teceive subscriptions, advertisements, Arc., and
receipt for the same. Our friends “ ill obiig; us by re
sponding to his call.
To Correspondents.
We have received several communications oT late, si oil
ed by fictitious names, which we have not published.
We respectfully state to our correspondents that we never
publish any article,no matter how meritorious, without the
author’s name. This is the general rnle witti all new,-pa
pers.
The Administration—C'nbn
That the acqo feition of Cuba to the U- S, is the settled pol
icv of the Amercan government, the nutted voiceol the peo.
pie has long since pronounced—An island rich in soil; adap
ted to slave labor; contiguous to our institutions; groan
ing under the yoke of a foreign tyranny ; bowed down by
the heel of Spanish oppression, i ta annexation to the Union
would be a source of revenue to the treasury, an addition
al bulwark of National defence, an increase of Southern
strength and a rich blessing to the Cubans themselves. —
Heretofore this cherished object of American diplomacy
has failed through the interference of England and France,
who have exercised a quasi protectorate over the island
Spain has been enabled to resist the overtures of the Amer
ican Government to purchase the island for an enor
mous sum from the great pecuniary benefit she de
rived from the slave trade, which -be carries on to a
great extent. Now, however, the Loudon I imes rep
resenting the polity of the Brittslt Government and the
sooliinent of the people—proclaims tiie withdrawal ol
British protection over the island—and plainly declares
that England has no interest in an alliance with Spain and
should not interfere to protect her colonial possessions.—
Since the alliance is broken up between these powers, we
may consider a great obstacle in the way ot American ex
pansion towards the West Indies removed and begin to
see a bright speck in the clouds which have hitherto over
hung Cuban annexation. France, it is true, may still as
sert a guaranty over Spanish possessions from her peculiar
dynastic relation towards Spain—yet, we do not imagine
she would interfere to the extent of a war with the United
States before releasing her protectorate. At any rate, we
are driven to the conclusion that now is the time to nego
tiate for Cuba.
We have great confidence in the ability of Mr. Buch
anan to effect a purchase. We know him to be the zeal
ous advocate of Cuba annexation. Tho part he took in
the Ostend conference should satisfy every mind upon this
point. Then, let the highest ambition of the President he
to annex Cuba to the United States ; let it be the main ob
ject of American diplomacy ; let no means be spared to
accomplish so desirable an cud, and il successful, Mr.
Buchanan can tetire to the shades ot private life at Wheat
laud, with the proud satisfaction of duty discharged and
that history will point to the achievement, as the crowning
glory of his administration.
Mistake among Politicians.
The moment a politician rises to influence and power, j
then it is, that his conduct should be scrutinized and bis I
movements watched. With those who rise with tin* popo
lar parly and whose names begin to carry some influence, !
their patriotism increases in an inverse ratio as their am
bition is gratified. This is a general rule. True, there i
are noble Romans, occupying prominent positions before j
the country, who could not bo swayed from a conscien
cious discharge of duty by the lust ot place, yet, it is true,
that they are few in number. Never was the truth of our
assertion so fully verified as in the cases of two distin
guished politicians, who represent respectively the Slates
of Illinois and Kentucky in the American Senate. The
one ranking high iu the Democratic party, and yet in the
very zenith of his glory, falling in sight ot the \\ hits ;
House, his vaulting ambition over leaping itself: his proud ■
knee bending at last to the black republican Baal and wor- j
shiping at its altar to gratify an insatiate lust of office.
The ether an American Statesman,representing the Know-
Nothiag party in the Senate from Kentucky, yet so far
forgetting his ancient tame, his proud name, his noble
constituency, as to affiliate with the enemies ol tho South,
for purposes at selfish aggrandizement and worldly honor.
Who had not rather lie “right ihan be President,” as re
marked the immortal .Clay ■ Yet, look around us and
we find politicians, whose zeal for the interest of their con
stituency, and the principles of their past lives diminishes,
as blushing honors appear before their vision. The Hon.
Jeffers.-n Davis, who is indebted for all his fame to the
gallant States Rights party, is almost prepared to say and
does hint it, that the Union will “continue united” forever,
though the last vestige of our rights should have departed,
and we were bowing beneath the iron heel of tyranny
and oppression. How great a mistake with Southern
Rights men to court Northern favor, by declarations un -
preeedenled in their former history; declarations which,
“ hiie gaining a few friends, forfeit the confidence of their
warmest admirer? and supporters. We might mention the
names of distinguished Southern Democrat'-, who, while
every way tit for the high position of nominee of the Dem
ocratic party, will fail to reach so high au honor by the
luke warm support, they will receive from their own sec
tion.
This should be a warniug to those who look for prefer
ment—to carry with them iu the national Convention the
zealous support of their own section, which will break
down the barrier? of opposition.
Crops.
A recent visit through a considerable extent ot corn and
cotton-producing country, lias given us some information
in respect to the condition of the present crop, which we
lay before our readers. Wo traversed the counties ot Rus
sell and Barbour iu Alabama, aod Randolph, Calhoun,
Daugherty, Lee, Sumter, Macon,Houston, and Crawford,
in this State. The corn crop, which is now beyond the
reach of disaster, is the finest we ever saw. We observed
but few localities where the yield will be less than filteen
bushels per acre, and many where it will bo thirty-live.
The average through the region on our route cannot b e
less than twenty bushels per acre. Iu respect to the cotton
crop, we cannot atlirm a like uniformity. The weed is
generally large and vigorous, but the quantity of fruit up
on it varies much in different sections.
In Russell and Barbour, Ala., where the rains have
been comparatively moderate, we noticed a large amount
of grown fruit, whilst iu Calhoun, Dougherty and Lee,
where the rains were excessive during last month, a large
partion of the first crop has been lost; but the plant is
fu 1 of young fruit and forms, and, with propitious seasons,
will yet make a good crop. Its condition, however, is
very critical. Regularity of seasons is absolutely essential
to its continued healthfulness. Withiis present quantity
of stalk aud sap, a drought of three weeks would ruin it, an
that remedilessly. The best crops of cotton we saw were
on the river lands in Crawford county, and the Upatoie
bottoms in this County.
Jutlge Henning's Revilers.
The Chronicle Sentinel of Augusta, speakingof Judge
Benning’s presiding in the Bank case recently tried at Ma
con, says, “he has made the most palpable effort to pros
tßate Judicial pow er to the protection of fraud and wrong
that has ever occurred in Georgia.” This is strong lang
uage towards s high-toned cfiicer.llappity Judge Benning’s
character needs no defoncein this community. It would
be an act of supererrogatiou- Suffice it to say, ho is the
soul of honor, the embodiment ol integrity. Seldom do
we find a man with the moral courage to rise above the
base fear of public opinion, and discharge religiously what
he believes to be his duty. The height of such a man’s
motives is seldom brought to the level or appreciation of
common minds.
• Savannah Republican vs. southern Rights.
The Savannah Republican rejoices that there is nothing
■ ‘deader than the disunion or Southern Rights principle
at the South.” It would fain believe it I So would Gree
ly and Garrison. What a glorious reflection it is that the
principle of Southern Rights—rights guaranteed our sec
tion by the Constitution—the corner stone of our institu
tions—no longer animates tne Southern heart 1 W’e dis- i
card it—it is disunion, it is trea- n, it must not live.it w ill
offend the North, it will preserve slavery! Oh, Union!
source of all blessing, all power, all freedom, we sacrifice
ouj rights to thee! We odor to thee our house—hold gods,
our homes,ourall 1 We will not ofiend thy majesty by
cr es of unjust oppression and tyranny! V, e will crush
the piincip'e of Southern Rights and hail with joy the
day wiiich will welcome the last foot prints ot slavery—
the last ves'.ige of our rights, to pay homage to thee! No
ble K ng, we are Ihy most obedient, most obsequious ter
vante! Stride us, we are fawning spaniels at thy feet—we
kiss tby rod !
Laws and Journals.
A correspondent of the Georgia Citizen wants to know
why the Law’s and Journals have not been printed. They
have beeD delivered from this offiee to Milledgevillo for
some time past. The Governor has been waiting on the
publishers of Hines’ Legal Forms. He desires to send the
Laws and Journals and the Legal Forms to the different
counties at the same time.
Alabama Election.
Monday 2d inst. was the election day lor county officers
throughout Alabama.
In Russell countv*the race for the office of sheriff was
an exciting one. Both parties claimed the victory and
both candidates were popular with their respective parties.
The result shows the electioh of Whittaker, the democra
tic candidate, over T. J. Holland, the American candidate
The following is the vote of ttie several precincts;
Whittaker’s maj. Holland’s maj.
Girard 31
Wacoochee 55
Oswitchee 47
Sandfbrt 1,1
Crawford
Himes 15
Uehee -j-
Opelika
Whitakeri- majority 105 votes.
Barbour County,;—Aug. 3, 3F. M.—Thomas Robin
son probably elected Sheriff ; .1. G. -McDuffie, ‘lax As
sessor; Win. H. Lock,Clerk.
Montgomery Cot: - tv.— Waller (Am.) has HO maj.
over Mastiu (dem.) tor Sheriff in the city; Mas'in will
have a majority in the eouniy —vote ciose.
Crawford, Aug. 3, !85S.
Whitaker's majority in Russell County is 123. All the
reaims have come in and this is the official majority.
Yours truly,
R. N. HOWARD.
Oifictal vote for Sliri'lff-Kussrll County.
Whitaker (Dem.) Holland Am.)
Crawford 37 77
Girard ISO ~113
Alims No voting.
Sand Fort, 115 If. I
Ucheo 33 31 I
Olivet 13 19 !
Viliula, lob fio
Oswichee 54 7 ‘
Hines 51 53
Opelika f5 11l
Salem 110 112
Wacoochee 73 ....21 ,
905 * 776 !
Wliitakers'majority. 123.
County Elections.—As far as we can learn,
the following are the results iu Hie different Coun
ties holding elections for county officers .
Montgomery.—Waller (Am.) Sheriff, and Gard
ner (Am.) Tax Assessor.
Macon.—Cas. F. Lewis. (Am.) Sheriff; W. K.
Harris, (Am.) Circuit Clerk ; Freeman, (Am.) Tax
Assessor.
Russell.—Whitaker, (Dem.) Sheriff.
Barbour.—Robison, (Dem.) Sheriff, McDuffie,
(Dem.) Tax Assessor; Win. If. Lock, (Dem.) Cir.
coir Clerk.
Butler.—Perryman (Am,) Sheriff.
Tallapoosa.—Meadows, (Ind. Yancey Dem.
Sheriff by 150, Croslin, (Am.) Tax Assessor, by 90..
Autauga. —Stewart, (Dein) Sheriff; Terry,
(Dem.) Tax Assessor.
Mobile.—Stielton, (Dem.) Sheriff; Blount, (Aru) \
Tax Assessor,
Dallas.—Keenan, (Am.)Sherilf.
Election in Missouri.
St. Louts, Mo- Aug. 4.—Elections were held through
| out this State on Monday for members to Congress, mid
ior the Siale legislature.
I Returns lnve been received from the first Congressional
j district, and the result is the election of .1. R. ISarratt,tbo
| Democratic candidate, over F. P. Biair, Freesod
, and Republican candidate, by a majority of six hundred
! votes.
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limes’ Legal Forms.
We have received a copy of this valuable hook, which I
I is now being distributed to the county officers throtigh
ought the State, by an act of the Legislature. We are of ‘
opinion that it is a better book than.Cobb’.- Analysis and
Forms. It is not so clumsy, and contains every thing that
is necessary for the lawyer, or county officer. The au
thor is Richard K. Hines of Albany—a young lawyer of
! great promise and distinction. The book is for sale at
| the book store of J. M. Cooper & Cos. in Savannah, and j
.1. M. Roardman in Macon.
Hr. Dougherty’s Letter.
We publish with pleasure the letter id Mr. William j
Dougherty of this City in relation to his objections to j
Judge Benning’s presiding in a recent bank case at Macon. ‘
Mr. Dougherty thinks that a fair version of tho affair has
not been given by the letter writers. We give place by
request to tho reasons given by Judge Benning for pie- j
siding in some of the Bank cases as found in the 16th vol. i
Georgia Reports. The people can now- decide the merits !
of the question for themselves.
31 -t lio<list Vli urc It - Past or.
On account ot tho increased duties, which have fallen j
upon the Pastor oi the Methodist Church of this City and j
the feeble healtli ol Rev. A. M. Wynn, the services of j
Rev. W. G. Conner have been engaged as assistant Pastor ‘
for the remainder of the year. Mr- Conner has recently i
resigned the Presidency of the LaGrange Female College, I
is a pious and eloquent Divine—is much beloved in this
community and the appointment will be received wilh grat
ification by the members of the Methodist Church. He
will conduct the services at this Church on the next Sab
bath.
LaGrange Light Guards.
This spirited corps, under the command of Capt. Broome,
has just returned from a visit to the White Sulphur Springs,
where they were we'l-reeeived by the citizens and visitors
and where they spent a joyful time. We see from some o
our exchanges, that Col, Wilkins of Liberty, addressed
them a speech of welcome ou liteir arrival, which was
elegantly and eloquently responded to by Miles H. Hill.
Esq., as the organ of the corps.
We regret that the Light Guards of this city, were obli
ged to forego the pleasure of accompanying their brothers
in-arms, to this delightful summer retreat. Long live the
gallant corps of LaGrange and the hospitable host of the
Sulphur Spring;.
Our Streets.
Columbus is a beautiful place. Situated at the foot of
the Coweta Falls, upon a broad table land, high above
freshets and overflows,and surrounded by picturesque pine
hills, it is unsurpassed in natural advantages by any city in
Georgia. It is needless to add that the artificial are very
tar below the natural beauties ol the place. The wealth
and energy of our people have been expended in the accu
mulation of private fortunes and in tho construction ol rail
roads. ‘t his is well and wise. But while we are content
to wait for more auspicious times for the construction of
house ‘, >_ is and gardeus suitable to and in harmony with,
the natural features of the place, we protest against a wan
ton d-cru.-lion of those features. By neglect, the hanks
of our river, which were once covered by majestic forest
trees of perrennial verdure, and carpeted with a profusion
of (lowering shrubs, have been denuded of all their beau
ties and are now without a charm. So our streets, all rec
tangular, and so wide, so level, and so capable of being
made an ornament to the city, are all rendered unsightly,
and some ot them even unsafe, by converting the middle
of them into guides. The present Council is not respon
sible for this deformity, but they might achieve deserved
popularity by tilling up the gullies, planting trees in the
centre of the streets and throwing the water into side ditch
es.
Canal street, New Orleans, is as wide and certainly ac
commodates as many persons as any of onr streets, and
yet its center is adorned with two row of trees, and, being
covered with grass, affords a beautiful prominade in the
midst of the din of business, as well as a relief to eyes but
too familiar with dust and heat. We respectfully suggest
that our streets might at small expense be converted into
ornaments instead of being, as they are, actual blurs on the
beauty of Columbus.
Sew Advertisements.
We would call the aiteation of our readers to the ad
vertisement of the University of Nashville, Tenn. The
complete appointment of this institution must afford every
facility for the rapid advancement of students, in the vari
ous departments of science, which are there taught. In
fitting out an institution on a plan so extensive, the South
ern mind seems to have appreciated its necessities as wel
as tlje deep import of that old aphorism, “knowledge 13
I power.'’
Farmers will see, by noticing the advertisement ot the
Rock Island Faper -Mills Company, that notwithstanding
the various uses to which King Colton has been applied,
’ all its good qualities are not yet exausted. Let not so much
as a speck of the precious plant be wasted, for every whit
of it is worth what it will bring, and a little more.
Sec advertisement of storeroom for rent, under the Ma
sonic Hall-
We would also call attention of planters to the card of
Messrs. Hughes, Daniel & Cos.
Delinquent's should take heed and attend to the adver
tisement of Redd Johnson & Cos., as they are determin
ed to have their dues.
Persons wishing to do business in a thriving country
villedge, wilido well to pay attention to the inducements
offered by N. W. Persons ot Enon, Macon Cos., Ala.,
J-gf” The Savannah Morning News, says ; “We
learn that Solomon Cohen, Esq., has been appoin
ted bv the Governor, director in lhe Stale Bank,
vice R. B. Young, resinged.
Nexv Cotton. *
A bale of new cotton was received to-day by Mr. D.
L- Booher, from the plantation of Mr. W. J. Bickerstaff,
Russell county, Alabama, and sold at auction by Messrs.
Hnirison &. Pius. It was bought by A. F. Brannon, at 15
cents, and stored at the Ware House of Messrs. King, Al
len & Camak, who shipped it, on the purchaser's jiecount,
to Messrs. Brigham, Baldwin &. Cos., Savannah.
New Cotton .vr Florence.—Our friends in Florence
started the cotton ball on the same day with ourselves.—
The first bale of new cotton was received at that mar
ket on tbe foil instaut. It was grown on I beeplantatiOn of
A. W- Hill, Esq., and sold to Messrs- J. Webb &. J. W.
I Orr, at 15 cents per lb.
I First Bale of New Upland Cotton.—This distin
guished visitor (says the Savannah Republican ol the 4tli
inst.) arrived in our city yesterday, by the Florida boat
It was raised on the plantation of Mr. Allen Gibson, ot
Waeahootee, Marion county, Fla-, and was consigned to
Messrs. Ervin A Hardee—who sold it to Messrs. Weber
Bros, at fourteen cents per pound It classes bareiy mid
dling, and is somewhat trashy, nd the color not good, be
ing injured, as Mr. Gibson writes, by the excessive rains j
Mr. G. aiso states that if the wet weather continues, he j
fears the injury in this way will be both general and serious j
Military.
The City Light Guards. Capi. Colquitt, paraded Thurs
day, (Aug. sih,i to pay the last tribute of respect to the
memory of ono of their number; Private D. W. Pitt? , Ja
young man of worth and character, was smitten from their
ranks. An eloquent and impressive luneral discourse was
; pro.l lunced by the pastor of the Baptist Church, Rev. J. H
j DeVotie. After which, the soldiers with reversed arms,
moved slowly to the Cemetery; the muffled drum, and
mournful life, touching the heart of the followets. The
; remains were deposited in the tomb; a discharge ol mus*
I ketry followed, anil the Corps returned with sad hearts to
! their Armory, deeply impressed with the solemnity of the 1
I occasion.
Pine Knot springs.
These springs are well known to the citizens of Colum
bus. They are situated in the county of Marion, only
eight miles from the Muscogee Railroad. The unpoetical
name of “Pine Knot” has been changed to that of “Ma
rion.” Notwithstanding this, tho Saturday evening pas
sengers on the ears, all respond when asked “where
bound V’ that they are off for “ Pine Knot” Asa Sun
day resort, no Springs in the country are more fashiona
ble than those of “l’me Knot” Their waters possess much
virtue, particularly the Suiphur, and the gentlemanly pro
prietor, Mr. lohn W. Howard, is polite and attentive, yet
Monday morning’s train brings into the city the devotees
of fashion, who have passed Sunday at Pine Knot. Many
of our citizens will recognize the faithfulness ol this pic
ture, so pressing is their business, that they can only spend
one day from the city ; and we liked to have said,so great
lis their reverc-nee for the Sabbath. We respectfully sug
; ge=t that tho Pine Knot visitors from the city remain lon
! ger at so delightful a place than one day. W hat does
friend Howard say? Hoi for a two days visit to “Pine
Knot!”
Editorial Change.
The last number of the Albany Patriot contains the val
edictory of Nelson Tift, who resigns the fortunes of that
paper into the hands of Mr. A. J. Maearthy. Col. Tilt is
j a ready and vigorous writer, and has done good service for
I the democratic cause in .South Western Georgia. Mr. I
: .Maearthy is known as the energetic Clerk under A. M.
| Spear, Esq., Clerk of the House ot Representatives, lie ;
I wields a ready pan. We wish both gentlemen pleasure!
I and profit in their new vocations.
A ft’Airs xvitli t \v Granatin.
i Washington, Aug. s.—The government of New Gran- j
i ada officially objects to the passage of the United Stales
troops over the Isthmus route. Our government, it is gen
orally believed, will semi forward tiie troops over the
Isthmus, notwithstanding tho objections of tho Grana
dians.
Tax Returns of Muscogee County.
Mr. J. 15. Hicks makes the following return of taxes for
j Muscogee County, which wo copy from tho Sun—
| Polls 836
Professions 75
j Demists 3
i Daguerrean artists 3
j Free persons of color 35
j Children between the ages of 8 and 111 years 822 !
j Number of slaves 6,756 j
i Number ol slaves in the county hiring their own
time (none returned
Total value of land $1,487,622
Aggregate value of city property 2,189,808
j Value of slaves 3,300,015 i
j Amount of money and solvent debts 2,814,054)
| Merchandise Bfio,li:i
i Capital invested in shipping 10,500
Capital invested by agents of foreign Banks 85,030
All othei capital, invested in manufacturing or
j otherwise 408,853
; Value ol household and kitchen furniture over
j three hundred dolla'S 113.936
! Aggregate value of all other properly not before
enumerated,except plantation and mechanical
j to ‘ls 340,992
I Total of tuxes $11,550,923
j Deducting S2OO on each return 264,500
Total .$11,186,423
Amount of taxes on Polis, Professions, Dentists,
Daguerrean artists, free persons of color, &c. 784
Grand Total $11,287,207 I
Dedication—New Church.—Sabbath (August Ist,)
was the occasion of the dedication of the little Metho
dist Chapel in the lower part of the city, The services were
conducted by the Rev. W. G. Conner,lato President ofthe
LaGrange Female College, lie preached a very appro
priate and beautiful sermon. His style is happy, language ]
well selected, voice melodious, and above all, he makes!
no display, but leavesa deep religious impression upon tho j
minds of his hearers. The chapel is situated on Church
Street, below the Catholic Church, and has in connection J
wilh it a large and flourishing Sabbath School, of which
Mr. T. J. Jackson is Superintendant. We believe it is to ;
be called Soule Chapel. We would suggest that it be
named “Pierce Chapel,” in honor of Rev’d Dr. Lovick
Pierce, father of Bishop Pierce.
Fire.—A fire broke out at 2’clock to day, (August sth,) j
consuming the smoke-house on the premises of Dr. A. J.
Robinson. The fire originated from the smoking of the
meat, hung up to be dried. The falling of a heavy shower
just before the fire, and the favorable wind, prevented the
conflagration of tbe dwelling house in close proximity to
the one consumed. The fire companies were on the ground
quickly, and the fire was soon extinguished. No. 2, we
understand, boro off the palm, as first at the scene of con
flagration. “Young America” was present.
P taula Circuit—Nomination.—We learn from the
Lumpkin Palladium,that the nomination for Judge and
Solicitor General, of the Pataula Circuit, will take place
at Cuthbert on the 14th September. Judge David Kiddoo
and Col. David B. Harrell are the present incumbents.
There are many gentlemen, who are worthy of wearing
the Judicial ermine with great dignity and ability in this
Circuit. We might mention the name of Col. Joint A.
Tucker of Stewart, who ranks deserved high at the bar
and who represents Stewart county with great fidelity in
the State Senate. Judge Wm. C. Perkins of Randolph,
tiie predecessor of tne present incumbent, gave, we under
derstand, universal satisfaction during his term of service.
Maj. Wm. C. Cook, of Early county, who received the
same number of votes with Judge Kiddoo in the last nom
mating convention—though no candidate—would make
an upright, hone;t, worthy Judge. Col. Hood, Col.. Ba
rry, D. B. Harrell, Esq., and others, will perhaps have
friends in the Convention. Let ail abide by the nomina
tion and move on harmoniously together.
Reduction of Taxes.—The Tax Acts of 1842 and
1854, (says the Miiledgcville Recorder,) now in force, au
thorised and required the Governor and Comptroller Gen
eral to raise $375,000 and not more than $400,000 nett
money for the Treasury, on the Tax Books returned to
the Comptroller General’s Office. As the State needed
the money, previous administrations in laying the per cent
upon property have tried to come as near $400,000 as pos
sible, without making the fraction too small to annoy Col
lectors and Tax payers, in collecting the Tax- This year
however, in cousequence of the increased payments of the,
State Railroad into the Treasury, the Governor and Comp
troller General have determined, we understand, to levy
the per cent, in reference to the smaller sum—and have
consequently reduced the tax to seven and a half cents ou
thesloo, or three-fourths of a mill on a dollar. It is sup
posed this will net to the State Treasury about $390,000.
Death of Major Sanders,U. S. Army.—Died,
at Fort Delaware, on Thursday, Maj. John San
ders, U. S. Array, Engineer Corps, after a short
illness. Maj. Sanders was born in Kentucky, a son
of Lewis Sanders, the distinguished agriculturist,
grandson of George Nicholas of Kentucky, and
brother of George N. Sanders, navy agent at this
port. He graduated second in his class at West
Point, and was chief engineer under Gen. Worth,
and, with his sappers and miners, led the attack
upon the Bishop’s Palace atjMonterey, for which
brilliant action he received a brevet. At the time
of his death he had charge of the construction of
Fort Delaware and the harbor improvements at
Newcaitle, Reedy Island, and the Breakwater.
Arrival.
Miss Emily.l. Blount, of Mobile, the young lady who
has recently acquired such unenviable notorieiy, by her as
sociation with Capt. Deßeviere, passed through this city
this atternoon, en route for her home.
She was escorted by Mr. Levy, of Savannah, one ol the
counsel for her father, in the legal proceedings instituted
against the bold and unprincipled eouave.
De Reviere arrived at Savannah, in the Steamship Hunts
ville, a few hours after the arrival ol Col- Blount and
family, under the assumed name of Louis David. He
was immediately arrested and is now safely caged to
await the examination.
Col. and Mrs I!., are still at Savannah. Strange to
say, both mother and daughter declare that the frequent
attempts to molest Deßevier, by legal prosecution, are in
excusable outrages.
On Dit, that it was fortune for him that he was locked
up, as the Savannah boys were preparing to give him the
benefit of a suit ol tar and ieatheis, a peculiar Southern
institution, “for the correction of error-.”
The Alabama Heroine.
Miss Emily Blount of Mobile, whose notoriety, is not
i confined to the limits ofthe United States, but has passed
j over the waters —whose tragical association with Capt.
1 Deßeviere has been dramatized in New York, attracting
i large houses every night atNiblo’s, passed through Co
lumbus afew days since,
As she necessarily remained a short time at the hotel
betoie leaving for the Montgomery train, many of out
citizens had an opportunity of seeing her. For tho satis
faction of our lady readers, who perhaps have a little cu
riosity concerning her appearance, and a little inquisitive
ness as to how she was dressed, we present to them a de
scription given tis by a friend—an eye witness. He says
that Miss Blount cannot have exceeded her eighteenth
year, although, from the great trouble that she has under
\ gone during the last two months, and the intense mental
j suffering that she has been subjected to, as well as the fa
: tigue of travel upon her lender and delicate flame, she
might be taken to have passed more than twenty summers.
From a pretty elose inspection of her face as she trip
ped down the steps ofthe Perry House to enter the Omni
bus, we were impressed with the idea, that -he possesses
what is called in common parlance, a street face. Her
mouth is small and delicate,and the under lipstands out
in a saucy and most defiant manner. Her eyes ate dark
blue, with a soft and melting expression when at rest, but at
moments emitting a luminous flash, which plainly indicates
that when aroused, she is not without a portion of that
boldness of spirit which so eminently characterizes her
maternal parent, and which has been displayed in a man
ner so erratic during tiie few months that she has been so
prominently before the public. Her face is pale, occas
ioned, no doubt, by her sufferings. A deep shade of mel
ancholy seems to pervade it, only broken by an occasional
faint smile A few small freckles may bo perceived under
each eye, which, instead of marring her beauty, as they
generally do, really give it a piquency which enhances it.
Her light brown hair, profuse in quantity, was drawn
back from her face and forehead, and dressed ala clnnoire.
A style which but tew iadies dare adopt, as it is seldom
becoming, but was very attractive and suitable to this
young lady.
Her symmetrical form is her great attraction. She is
about five feet and six inches in height; small, delicate
waist, as lithe and graceful in her movements as the most
ultra connoiseure could desire. Her carriage would elicit
j the praise of every ono, so graceful and (airy-like in her
| tread,that
“ As she moved along the sward,
E'en the flowers crushed by her foot,
Would raise their heads to gaze at her.”
Her feet are small and beautifully shaped, having that
; graceful curve ofthe instep, which is only found perfect in
! southern climes. We cannot be deceived as to their beau
’ ty and size. As she tripp'd down the steps ofthe hotel,
accompanied by her esci rt, we had an excellent opportuni
ty ol satisfying ourselves on this point.
Having the good sense to wear only plain costume in
traveling, we need not give an elaborate account ot her
toilette. We may not be believed by the ladies, hut Miss
Blount was traveling with only one trunk, and a small one
at that! This is almost incredible to believe,and we as
sert it with many misgivings, but it is a fact.
Our friend further says: The apparent inexplicable fas
cination which the “bowld sogerboy” has thrown around
both mother and daughter, and the tenacity with whicn
they have clung and still cling to his fortunes, ntay be now
explained. Wears informad by a friend recently returned
from New York, that it is currently reported there, aud
generally believed, that Miss Blount and Deßeviere have
been married for some time, even a- far back as the 7th o*
June. It this report be true, it is to be deeply regretted .
lor there can scarcely be a doubt upon the mind of any one
who is at ail conversant with recent developments and
diselo-urns in New York, that Deßeviere has a wife at the
North, and that she has produced the papers, which have
been conclusive to all, save the infatuated mother and
daughter. Madame Arnoux Deßeviere being his lawful
wife, and having publicly declared it, the future prospects
of our fair countrywoman are henceforth darkened and
marred, and she may expect little happiness or content
ment in life. Her fate is another terrible warning to our
people, to beware of admitting to tbe presence of their
families, and around their hearthstones, men whom they
know nothing about, who by a fair and specious outside,
gain the confidence of a too unsuspecting people. Look
with suspicion and distrust upon all foreign dandies and
snobs, whether they are frequenters of Belgrave Square or
i flaneurs from the Boulevards.
To Me. Trippe—3d District,—The Enquirer, an
Amer i<mn organ, speaking of the re-election of Hon. Geo
S. Hawkins of Fla. to Congress, says, it wants him de
feated, “so as to lay on the shelf one of the willing
supporters of the English scheme!” Having votqd for
that bill, you will please take warning! The opposition
of so leading a Know Nothing Journal in your District,
will seriously damage your prospects for re-election!—
You must be laid on the “shelf.” You area “traitor.’’
The Americans had better look for your successor. Wo
recommend Col. D. P. Ilill, the State Senator from
Harris county,
Mb Trippe—Again.
Our neighbor of the Enquirer, seeks to excuse Mr. Trippe
for his vote upon the “Conference bill,” on the ground, that
he was not a “ willing ” supporter of the measure. Wants
all the “willing” supporters of tho bill laid on tho “shelf.’’
Well, the vote ot Mr. Tripp.’ was either a voluntary or in
voluntary act If he did not have the moral courage to
vote according to his convictions and the best interest of
the South, then he should retire for some other member of
the American party, who might do better. We must con
fess, wc do not understand that opposition to a bill on the
part of a Representative, who, while unwilling to support
it, gives it the sanction of his vote. Messrs. Quitman and
Bonham were unwilling to support the Conference bill, and
voted against it. We imagine that Mr. Trippe will not
seek a vindication of hra course upon the ground, that he
was an “unwilling” supporter of the bill, that the demo
crats dragged him into it. As for Mr. Hill, who ran away,
like the lame Captain, we think his course less deserving
than that of Mr. Trippe, who had the courage to remain
and light tiie enemy.
Distinguished Arrivals — Another excitement
on the Rimini-Zouave Affair. —Col. F. S. Blount,
lady and daughter, of Mobile, who in connection
with one Reviere, have created such a sensation in
the northern cities for some weeks past, arrived in
the steamer Alabama yesterday, en route for their
home in Mobile. They are stopping at the Pulas
ki House, and should everything work harmoni
ously, will take the 12 o’clock tram to-day for Ma
con and the west. There is said to be, however,
some prospect of an interruption in their journey.
Soon alter their arrival in Savannah, Mrs. B. and
daughter informed the Colonel that they had made
arrangements with the Zouave, Reviere, previous
to their departure from New York, for a meeting
in this city, and furthermore that the latter had ta
ken passage in the Huntsville, and would be here
promptly, according to agreement.
The Huntsville is below as we go to press, but
may be expected during the night, the first mo
ment the tide shall serve. On the other hand, we
learn that Col. Blount has taken steps to rid him
self of further annoyance from this impudent ad
venturer, which we trust may succeed to his full
expectations. In any event we are likely to have
a re-opening and re-enactment of the whole affair,
in the city of Savannah.— Savannah Republican
Aug. 4th.
Indian Troubles on the Frontier. —The Waco
(Texas) Southerner learns from Captain Nelson,
who came down front the frontier a lew days since,
that seven bands of the Camanehes have combin
ed for tbe purpose of waging war upon the whites.
They arc. supposed to number between eight hun
dred and one thousand braves. The frontiersmen
are on the alert to repel them.
Emigration at New York.— The (New York
Journal of Commerce of the 23d ult., says that
the number of emigrants arrived at that part for
the week ending the 21st ult., was 2,307; making
a total of 40,561 since the first of the year. The
arrivals for the corresponding period in 1857 num
bered 107,237.
Atlantic Cable Successful.
It will be seen from our telegraphic dispatches, that the
cable is across the ocean. This we regard as the greatest
achievement iu the annals of practical science. Queen
Victoria sends the first message to the President.
Telegraph Cable Successful Signal? Perfect
Throughout.
New York, Aug. s.—The Atlantic Cable has been suc
cessfully laid.
The steamship Niagara arrived at Trinity Bay on yes
terday, and the cable will belauded to-day.
The signals ate perfect throughout.
[second despatch.]
Trinity Bay, Aug. s.—The telegraph fleet sail
ed from Queenstown on the 17th July, and met
at mid-ocean, and made the splice at one o’clock
on the afternoon ofthe 29th. The vessels then
separated, the Agamemnon and Valorous bound
for Valencia, and the Niagara and Gorgon lor this
place, where they arrived yesterday. The cable
will belauded to-day.
The cable laid is 1698 nautical and 1950 statute
miles long from the Telegraph house at Bull’s bay
to the head of Valencia harbor, and for more than
two thirds that distance in water over two miles
deep.
The cable was. payed our from the Agamemnon
at the same speed as from the Niagara, and the
electrical signals sent and received through (he
whole length ot the cable are perfect. The ma
chinery’ worked most satisfactorily, and was not
stopped for a single moment. Captain Hudson,
Messrs. Everett and Woodhouse. the engineers,
electricians and officers of the ship, and, in fact,
every man on board the fleet, exerted themselves
to the utmost to make the expedition successful,
and, by the blessing of Divine Providence, they
succeeded.
After tire cable is landed and conn n rt<d with the
land (ties, the Niagara will di charge her cargo,
belonging to (he Telegraph Company, and will go
to St. John's for coal, whence she will proceed to
Halifax. CYRUS \V. FIELD.
Halifax, Aug. (i. P. M.—The Newfoundland Tele
graph ime went down last night while engineers wereen
gaged in landing lohlo. Nothing has been communica
ted since. It is generally believed here that the Agamem
non had reac“ ’ i Valencia.
1 Nrw Y..hk. Aug.—Nothing luither has been heard
about the Atlantic cable The Newfoundland line is
down-
A dispatch, however, has reached the New York Herald
that the Agamemnon had reached Valencia. [Wo must
mingle a little more patience with our intense anxiety to
hear fully and satisfactorily about the success of this won
derful achievement in laying the Atlantic Telegraph Ca
ble.
Hotli Ends ofthe Cable Landed ! !
Signals Complete ! ! ’
Trinity Bay, Aug, 7.—The Atlantic cable is a com
plete success. Signals are being (transmitted through the
wholo’extent. It may, however, be several days, or per
j haps weeks, before it is thejpublie.
ANOTHER DISPATCH.
Trinity Bay, Aug. 7 —Both ends of the telegraph cable
are now successfully landed, and in perfect order—signals
are passing momentarily.
Telegraph Cuble.
New York, Aug. 6.—The dispatch in tiie New SYork
Herald, stating that the’JAgamemnon had reached Valen
cia, is doubted. ,
TheFlrst Dispatch through the Cable.
New York, August s.—President Buchanan, at
Bedford Springs, has received, through the Asso
ciated Press, a despatch from Cyrus \V. Field,
i announcing that as soon as both ends of tho At
lantic cable are landed, Queen Victoria would
send a message to the President of the United
States, and that the cable would he kept free till
he could reply.
Tiie Effects of tiie ;Al laiitlc Cable News.
Augusta, August 4. — The people in this city
and Savannah, are surprised and gratified at the
result of the laying of the Atlantic telegraph
cable.
Missouri Election.
St. Louis, August 5.—J. R. Barrett, Democrat,
has been elected to Congress from this, the Ist
District of Missouri, by a majority of COO votes
over Frances P. Blair, the Abolitionist, and S. M.
Breckenridge, the Know Nothing', candidates.
Kansas Election,
St. Louts, August 5. —Advices received at this
city state that Leavenworth city gave 139 votes
for the English Bill, and 1610 against it. Tho
Kickapoo precinct gave 94 votes tor the bill and
63 against it.
Suiciilc at Augusta.
Augusta. August s,—Henry D. Newkirk, of
Newberg, N. Y., formerly a merchant tailor in this
city, where he has been on a visit ior his health, i
committed suicide last night.
The Riviere Scandal.
Savannah, August s.—Capt. De Reviere has
been discharged from his arrest in this city.
Washington, Aug. 6, —Gen. Harney takes command of
ofthe army in Oregon and Washington Territories.
There will soon be two thousand ofthe best equipped
troops sent to that region to operate against and suppress
Indian revolts.
Washington, Aust 2.—The Mississippi Cen
tral Railroad Company promise to perform the mail
service’between New Orleans and Washington in
four days, two additional hours daily, commencing
yesterday, having recently been, allowed for the
ninety miles of staging, as necessary for the
fulfilment of the contract, that being the point of
failure.
Secretary Cass has privately replied to Gov.
Stephens’lately published a letter ;fo him against
the Hudson Bay Company’s alleged illegal river
and mining tax, assuring him that he will give
both subjects his prompt and earnest attention.
In addition to the steamers Water Witch, Fulton
and Harriet Lane, the brigs Bainbridge, Perry and
Dolphin, the last three carrying 46 guns, have been
ordered to join the Paraguay expedition.
Dispatches from Gen. Johnson to the war de
partment state that engineers are engaged in the
selection of a site for permanent fortifications south
of Salt Lake City. The advices contain nothing of
especial interest.
Secretaries Floyd and Thompson'have returned
to Washington.
Naval Intelligence.
The frigate Constellation arrived yesterday at
Boston.
The U. S. sloop-of-war Jamestown, C. If. Ken
nedy commander, from Key West 25th ult., arri
ved at New York yesterday. No sickness on board,
except a few cases of fever-and-ague. The follow
ing is a list of her officers; Commander, C. 11.
Kenedy; lieutenants, Geo. B. Balch, Samuel Ed
wards, John W. Bennett, Stephen B. Luce, Elias
11. Owen; surgeon, Marius Duvall; assistant sur
geon. Titos. J. Charlton; purser, Edward Dunn;
master, John S. Barnes; captain’s clerk, Wash
ington Irving, jr.; purser’s clerk, Jos. A. Berry;
Ist lieutenant marines, C. G. McCauley; acting
boatswain, Wm. Lanerry ; gunner, Benj. Bunker ;
carpenter, H. M. Loury ; acting saiimaker, Robt-
Hunter.
The U. S. brig Dolphin, J. N. Maffit lieutenant
commanding, was off Key West July 25, to sail
soon for a cruise in the Gulf.
The new steam sloop-of-war recently ordered to
be built at the Gosport yard, is progressing rapidly.
They have commenced raising her frames, and her
garboard streak is already bolted to her keel.
The steam-frigate Colorado sailed from Key West
for Boston on the 25th ultimo.
The following officers have been ordered to the
Sabine, which is to be the flag-ship ofthe Brazilian
squadron ; Commander Thornbourn : Lieutenants
Woodhull, McDonough, Creighton, Gibson, New
man, and McCann ; Fleet Surgeon Greene ; Passed
Assistant Surgeon Harrison; Assistant Surgeon
Bertolette ; Purser John F. Steele; Master Brad
ford; Chaplain, Rev. John Blake; Boatswain Paul
Atkinson ; Gunner Jas. M. Cooper; Carpenter W.
D. Jenkins; Saiimaker John Jones.
The Cyane is now preparing to join the Pacific
squadron. The following officers have just been
ordered to report on board; Commander Lock
wood ; Lieuts. Bryant, Lovvrv, Livingston, and
McCartney ; Surgeon Williams ; Assistant Surgeon
Lining; Purser Murray; Master Buchanan ; Ac
ting Boatswain Brisco; Assistant Gunner Millett;
Carpenter Wm. Knight; Saiimaker S. 11. Bout
well.
m m
We are sorry to learn, says the Florence
Gazette, that the distinguished guest of our town,
Col. Yancey, is confined to his bed, at the Rev. Dr
Michell’s, with a painful and enfeebling disease
“sympathetic neuralgia.”
From the Baltimore Sun.
Later from Utah.
We find in the New York papers some inter
esting news from Great Salt Lake City, concerning
the arrival there of the United States troops. The
Tribune has letters from that city to the 3d of July.
One of its correspondents writes :
The army arrived on Saturday, occupying ten
hours in its passage through the city to the camp
beyond the Jordon. The advanced guard, com
manded by Brevet Col. Smith of the 10th infantry,
consisted of Capt. DeSaussure’s company of lhe
Ist calvary, Capt. Marcy’s ofthe sth infantry, and
Capt. Gardner's of the tenth, and a section of
Phelps’ battery, under Lieut. Howard. The head
quarters moved with the advance. Gen. Johnston
was attended only by his regular staff, and by the {
commissioners, who rode out from the city at an
early hour to meet him.
Tiie advance emerged from Emigration Kanycn
about half past seven o’clock, and alter a brief halt
on the bench directly above the city, descended in
to the streets and pursued a route toward the Jor
dan, which led it past Brigham Voung’s mansion
and Lion House, the Council House, the Temple
square and the house of W. C. Staines, at which
Governor Cuuiming is a guest. It was followed
by the 10th infantry, Phelps’ battery, the sth infan
try, Reno’s battery, Cos! Loring’s battalion, (con
sisting of companies of the 6th and 7th infantry
and of the mounted riflemen,) Coi. Bee’s volunteer
battalion and the 2d dragoons. Each regiment
and battalion was followed by its wagon train.—
; The sun w as just setting when the dragoons cross
jed tiie bridge ov ;■ , Jordan.
All the flags which had been flying ever since
last Sunday, from the staffs on Main street, were
I e*rm:k by the Mormons during the passage of the
troops. Most of the men who had been attracted
from the South by curiosity, watched the proces
sion through the cracks be.ween the hoards, with
which their windows were barricaded. The city
seemed as dead as on the day our little party of
Gentiles entered it, a fortnight ago. The only
groups of visible spectators were on the corner,
near the Temple square.
Later from Salt Lake.
Advices are received from Great Salt Lako City
to the 3d of July, three days later than previously
received. The various letters give further par
ticulars of the entrance of the army into lhe city,
the fact of which has already been announced.—
They ail agree in representing the conduct of the
troops as exceedingly orderly. They passed
through the city and encamped on tho Jordan,
the camp extending about a mile upon its banks.
They subsequently marched to West Creek Can
on, about eighteen miles South of Sait Lake City;
and were in a few days to remove to Cedar Val
ley, about fortv-five miles from the city and twenty
from Provo. In this valley they will probably be
permanently located, as barracks and storehouses
were to be immediately erected. The location is
said to be one from which the chief settlements can
he reached with promptness in case of need.
One correspondent represents that the few
Mormons remaining in the capitaljjkept close quar
ters while the army was marching through the city,
and that the windows ofthe houses were all cov
ered up with boards.
All the Hags which had been flying from the
staffs on Main street, wore struck by the Mormons
during the passage ofthe troops. Most of the men
who had been attracted from the South by curiosi
ty, watched the procession through the cracks
between the boards with which their windows were
barricaded.
When the army encamped on the Jordan, a guard
was stationed on tiie bridge and no one was per
mitted to go into the city without a written per
mission obtained at headquarters.
The people, however, are lapidly re'urning to
their homes, tho*road from Provo to Sait Lake City
being lined wi ll returning emigrants. Brigham
Young, with a considerable portion of his family,
had also permanently returned. Mr. Commission
er Powell had made a very concilitory address to
the people at Provo, which was well received.—
There was a report that Gov. Gumming had sent
home despatches asking for the removal of sever
al territorial officers, among them the following:
Hon. D. R. Eckles, Chief Justice of ttie Supreme
Court; John M. Hockday. District Attorney;
j Dr. Garland Hurt and Mr. C. L. Crag, Indian
agents ; and Mr. 11. F. Morrell, postmaster of Salt
Lake City.
Political.
Gen Lane has received information from Oregon
j that the Legislature just elected stands on joint
ballot 39 Democrats and 11 Opposition. An elec
tion tor United States Senators, in view of corning
in as a State next winter, was to be held as soon
as the Legislature, met on the sth of July. Tiie
prominent candidates are Gen. Lane, Judges Wil
liams and Smith. The result in Gen. Lane’s case
appears certain.
It is calculated that the Gerrit Smith nomination
j in New York will take 50,000 votes from the Black
j Republicans ; and this dreadfully troubles the fae
j tions in opposition to the National democracy.
The people of Tennessee will be called upon to
! vote on the first Thursday in September next upon
the question “to revise, alter and amend the consti
j tution of the State oF Tennessee.”
On Tuesday week the Democrats of tiie 9th
I district of Indiana held a Convention at Plymouth
to nominate a candidate for Congress to oppose
Mr. Colfax. John C. Walker, the present editor
ofthe Laporte Times, was selected.
Tho Democrats of the Ist District of Indiana
have nominated Wm. E. Niblaek, the present in
cumbent, as candidate for Congress.
Florida Railroad.
At a meeting of the stock holders of the Florida
Rail Road Company, held at Fernandina on the
26th and 27th July, 1858. the following gentlemen
were elected Directors for the ensuing year :
Messrs. Moses Taylor, )
M. O. Roberts, j - ...
E. N. Pickerson, f
John J. Phelps,
David L. Yulf.f., )
A. 11. Cole, |
Jos. Finegan, ]■ Florida.
Phillip Dell,
Geo. U. Bell, j
The Board subsequently organized by the elec
tion of the lion. David 1.. Yulee President, A. FI.
Cole Superintendent, and G. U. Call Secretary and
Treasurer.
The life of William Capers, D. D., by W. M.
Wightman, D. D., President of Wofford College,
S, C., is announced among the latest issues from
the Southern Methodist Publication House at Nash
ville, Tenn.
A Cap.b from Col. Blount.—We find lhe fol
lowing in tiie New York Herald of the 22:1:
To the Editor of the Herald: I see in the pa
pers ol this morning an article purporting to be co _
pied from the Cleveland Herald, which requires no- j
tice.
Whoever the “lady, a resident of Cleveland,”
may be, it is evident that she is familiar with bro
chures of “yellow-covered literature,” and it is not
an unfair inference that the pollution which Iter
mind has imbibed from a familiarity with such pro
ductions, has colored her reminiscences of the
school-girl days of Mrs. Blount.
I pronounce the whole article a mendacious fab
rication, built upon the smallest foundation of truth.
Those who know Mrs. Blount best from her infan
cy to the present hour—who, deploring the pre
sent mental hallucination which has afflicted her
at intervals for the last five or six years, and which
is the result ol disease—know that the article em
bodies a libel ofthe deepest atrocity*
There is no lady who is more beloved in the city
of her residence—none in whom all ihe gentler vir
tues which ennoble, dignity and adorn the female
character, shine with purer luster. Asa wife and
mother, her conduct (outside of the present hallu
cination, that in marrying her daughter ton French
adventurer, she would be marrying her to a peer of
France.) has been and is irreproachable. The
very efforts that she has made, with unflinching
perseverance, to accomplish this purpose, show
the depth of her maternal affection, and her desire
to secure for the child of her love and devotion an
elevated position in life.
1 do not envy the heart that could conceive, much
less publish, the foul and scandalous libel to which
I refer. The peace and happiness of a distressed
family should have restrained any person of the
slightest sensibility from inflicting stiil keener ago
ny ; and I leave to the woman fiend, whoever site
may be, all the satisfaction she can derive from
having injured those who never injured her, bv re
sorting to’ the storehouse of Iter own polluted, de
praved and mendacious imagination tor her facts.
F. S. BLOUNT.
New York, July ill, 1858.
E-ieF” Tito health officer at Savannah says “there
has not been a single case of yellow fever , among
any vessels after arriving at the Savannah qttaran
ine ground during this summer.”
Henry Maury, of Mobile, in uew ofthe re
cem'publication in the Cleverland Herald about
the youthful indiscretions of Mrs. Blount, lake,
occasion to say that it’s all false, and that he can
maintain the lady's honor” and flog the man who
dare dispute him, if necessary.
Texas Senator. —lt is said that Gov. RunnelU
will probably appoint the Hon. Matt Ward as
United States Senator from Texas, to fill the va
cancy occasioned by the death of Gen. J. Pinck
nev Henderson. Matt Ward of Texas, it should
be recollected, is not the Matt Ward of Kentucky
English Nominated.— The Democrat Conven
tion at Paoli, Indiana, have re-nominated William
! H. English, author ofthe Engiish-Kansas Bill, as a
candidate for Congress frem the Second D
triet.
23?” The Atlanta American, of 2d inst., say. -
“Madame LeYert, the accomplished authoress o
‘•Souvenirs of Travel.’ and Vice Regent for the
State of Alabama of the Ladies’ Mount Vernon
Association, arrived at the Trout House last week
How long she intends to remain, we are unli,.
formed. “
Kansas.— Bishop Early has the Methodist Ej ..
copal supervision of Kansas for the current veat
The Richmond Advocate says that lie wishes ?.
good many young preachers to go out into the ter.
ritory and preach the Gospel, letting freedom alone
The Texas Cotton Ctfor.—The Galveston Civ
ilian, of the 23d, says :
From present indications cotton picking will be
very general by the Ist of August. Unless some
extraordinary calamity interferes, the cron will be
liar the largest ever produced in Texas. We es
timate next year’s receipts at this port alone at two
j hundred thousand bales.
j Thieves and Murderers in Texas. —The New
Orleans Picayune of the 30th ult says :
A business letter from a gentleman in Goliad to
one of our citizens, dated July 21st, contains ;he
loilowing paragraph which we are permitted to
extract: “Thiscounty is all in arm? against a g.
of horse thieves jmdjmurderers who have beendi?-
eovered amongst us. One of the gang has been
shot and four hung. They are isle gang who
murdered the Mexicansjor the past two year?.
In reviewing the result ofthe recent expedition,
lira London Times makes tko following ‘amende
| honorable for its uujust depreciatiod of the Niag
! ara:
“On the whole, we are of opinion that there
i never will he a fair trial till it is made with a ship
as carefully adapted to thepnrpose as the cable it
self. It is mere child’s play to use such ships as
the Agamemnon, and we feel it somewhat derog
atory to the national credit that we shonld have
permitted the Americans, out of their small navy,
to contribute a vessel 2,000 tons larger than our?,
and evidenty much better fitted forfthe work.”
A Prominent Citizen Arrested for Perjury.
—On Monday morning last, Hon. James 11. Wood
worth, of this city, and ex-member of Congress
from this district, was arrested on a warrant is
sued by Justice Nathan Allen, for the crime of per
jury. The charge was preferred by Sherman P.
I racy, former eashier oi the “Cherokee Insurance
and Banking Company,” of Georgia.— C/ticagt
Times, ‘MlIt ult.
A popular author gives the following advice to
Wives: Should you find it necessary, as you un
doubtedly will many of you, to chastise your hus
bands, you should perform this affectionate duty
with the soft end of the broom and not with the
handle.
Nicaragua Line to California.—lt is reported
that the steamers Washington and Hermann, re
cently sold at New York, were purchased by a
party of gentlemen represented by Captain Ran
dall, formerly commander of the opposition line oi
steamers on the Pacific side, and they are to be
titled out forthwith to go round on the Pacific, and
run in connection with a line of steamers on the
Nicaraguan route.
Col. Titus—The Sherman (Grayson county,
Texas) Patriot, of the 13th inst., has the foilow
ing :
“Col. Titus, of Nicaraguan notoriety, crossed
Red river, at Preston, last week, with one hundred
men w’eli armed and equipped, on his way, (as
he stated) to Oregon, as an independent (filibuster
ing organization, but it strikes us somewhat forci
bly that he with his command will ere long be un
der the flag of Vidaurri, of Northern Mexico.”
Worm in the Cotton.—The Yazoo (Miss.) Ban
ner. of the 23d inst., says:
1 he grass worm is doing considerable damage
in the cotton crop in this vicinity. A gentleman
from lhe vicinity of Benton told’ us that he and
several of his neighbors in the hiiis were suffering
very much ; one gentleman had sixty acres of
promising coiton destroyed.
The Treaty of Paris.—Tiie Paris Moniteur
has just published an official report from Count
Walewski, which shows that 36 Slates, besides
tiiose sitting in the conference have signed the
treaty of Paris of the 26th April, abolishing priva
teers in time of war, called the “Maritime Treaty
of Paris.” Only three States, of all those invited
to sign it, viz : t he United States, Spain and Mex
ico, have refused.
Tiie Drouth.—Already is the drouth ofthe dog
days leit. and that seriously, by T the in-coming
crops. Corn has been injured within a few day?,
beyond what could have been supposed from its
flourishing condition two weeks since. In some
localities the appearances are indeed becoming des
perate. Tiie general remark is that the fields
were scarcely ever seen so blight more suddenly.
Yet it isalso true, that much ofthe old corn is pret
ty weil made ; while a good rain might yet save the
later fields. The crisis, however, is a doubtful
one. —Edgegeltl Adv., 4 lit inst.
Hon. Thomas L. Clinghain has consented
i to deliver the annual address at the next State fair
j of North Carolina.
The Frazer River Excitement in Eng:and. —
The reports'of the Frazer river gold mines, sent
from San Francisco for publication iu the London
Times, are ofthe mo-t exciting] description. The
writer anticipates a rush of emigrants from every
quarter ot the world, civilized and unchri tian. to
the new El Dorado. lie advises the steamship
Great Eastern to be immediately sent out to pl\
as a passenger and freight vessel frem tiie Patm
| ilia Isthmus along the Mexican coast to San Fran
cisco, and thence to Vancouver’s Island, who r e he
asserts she could easily be docked at points on
the coast.
Exploration of thf. Colorado.— A part of J.t.
Ives’expedition arrived at Leavemvorih, Kansas,
a few days ago. The train was in command of
Lieut. Tipson, Lieut. Ives having returned bv wav
ofthe Gulf of California and the Isthmus. “They
explored the Colorado, and found it navigable as
far as Virgin river, and within 215 miles’ of Sait
Lake City. The steamer on which they explored
the river was sent out from New York, fine of the
principal objects of this expedition was to examine
into the fensibiltv of anew route to Salt Lake.
The valley of the upper Colorado is represented
as being incapable of sustaining a civilized popu
lat ion.
Its geological developments are very interesting,
and the scenery grand. They returned across the
plains by the way ot “Beale’s route,” which they
consider remarkably favorable. Il l mistake not, it
is near the 37th parallel of latitude. They met
very large emigration, principally tor California—a
small portion for Arizonia. Indians were numer
ous, there being in one party 1,700, who were re
ceiving their annuities.
Eulogy on the Life and Services of Gen.
Quitman-—A meeting in honor of Gen. Quitman
was held” in Jackson, Miss', on the 23d u!t., which
was presided over by the lion. A. G. Brown-
Ben. W. Sanders acting as secretary—at which a
resolution was addopteu inviting Chief Justice C.
Pinckney Smith to deliver a eulogy on the life
and services of the lamented dead.
Deaths in New Yoke.—According to the report
to the City Inspectorthere were 889 deaths in the
city during the past week, an increase of 91 as
compared with the mortality of the week previous,
1 tt more titan were the corresponding
week ot last year, and 48 less than occurred du
ring the corresponding period in 1856. Ol the to
tal number ofdeaths last week 529 were of ten
years of age and under.