About Rome courier. (Rome, Ga.) 1849-18?? | View Entire Issue (March 13, 1855)
xelasireb ..riijor, to localit Tuesday SornSn-, tfa;th 1$. 1>55 A. Rational Party-Its Reprisentathrcs. Nothing Is mere detrimental to oar national .• nd State interests than an injudicious aelec- ticn cf candidate* for Congress. Indeed it is to be apprehended that many of the political • vils incident to the Union at trail as to the States generally have their origin in, and grow <*ut of an unworthy representation in our na- ttoaal legislature. For raany yarn pert the roato of political power has been alternately prepor.delating in fever of the Whig andDem- oe ratio parties respectively. At every qoad- : ennial cl . tiau of a Chief Magistrate, eo im j ossible hat It been to pre-detarmine the tuecess or defeat of these respective organisations, that r.ny and every unhallowed means was resorted :> in or to ensure a victory on the one ride and MKraseqocnt dtoeomfita* on the other, mseculive year, up to the time when, the 17a> Uve American Party became organised as such, this evil, like Rumor, as personified by Virgil, acquired strength proportionate to its progress. Oomption sad bribery walked hand in hand l man's «u 'liMiKty rathe than his talent hia ;MMUmWMHfct; m■ rwys %o combat error and defend troth w 3 « thoexpwente:' his eligibility. f political Jug. circumstances ntary or unassailable bb prerog. suffrag*. qualified and duty it should ha to obey good lawn enacted by wise people, either than presume to enact bad laws for the gsvermr. -at of good people, have stolen their w*jy to eminence and distinction. Without ei ther :h-.' intelligence to understand die true prin ciples f'f republican govsrnment, or the nerve r.ad ability to defend them when understood, their course hap been one of sectionalism, and even cf rlnuttfiau Conscious of their own in- ability to . ct the arpectations of their con- ititeent*. as alternative resort baa been the aggrandisement' of eetf and a promotion of ’ rad*. Such hat been the lamentable re- suit of popular elections, that, were it not for he presence ©if a few leading add master spir- ita in the councils of the nation, each as Web ster, Clay, Calhoun, Berrien and Stephens, an archy and irremediable discord would, long sioee. hare usurped as entire supremacy. Ac- Uvrow and uncharitable policy— their css rectivnal interests were the carter of demagogues siremitiea of the uouniry collision, than which, in any is not a* more oni- nltimate disruption. The into parties without regard . pt-ciaUy when the one is not so ascendency of the other, as to lead powers to weaker party rather than bending to disorganize a government, serves to rpetcateI*. But if those parties are aligned respect to geographical position only, the banc«.< of a manta! reconciliation are more a cf contingency, and the probabilities f a national dissolution are, consequently, teced. . - W» folly believe that the time has already ome when the people of tbs North, as Wlifft iw5-«ii i- 11 no longer eo-opecate with be memfesrsef Shew respective parties in the outb. without cclllsioii on the subject of slava- r. Yet from the ranks of both parties in the orthera States a sufficient number of true and conservative men may be found, who, having • isolated themselves from abolitionism, would 1 dopt in commrn with southern men & national platform. Those who are in favor of carrying fee of the constitution, no matter * they be from the North, "the South, the Tout, or the West, would cheerfully unite with -•och s party. An American party, capable of nd qualified for protecting the American imter- •**, is west the country above all things else, .eed*. Thct is a truth which is above all dis putation. , ■ With an extent of .territory almost equivalent to that cf the whole European continent, onr gantry embraces, within it* precincts, people widely differing in manners and customs. From ;he cold r:g‘o33 of our Northern confines, to lbs trrpical clime of onr most Southern States ihsre is *.il the diversity of character incident >o separate and distinct nations. This, of itself 1* sufficient to call into requisition a strict ad herence *o conservative principles on the part f the governmental administration, in order o check, restrain and conciliate ail as their reepee? ; re exigencies may require. Bat when we ed i to this a still greater heterogeneity of prpulation occasioned by immigration, the de- nadona'iilng lnfluences that sire «t work in our midst are still more apparently ostensible. Nat a steemer readies the wharves of onr eas tern seaports which is not laden with-thronging Immigrants, nor does a junk touch the Pacific coast without uliborthening itself of hordes di rect from the -'Imperial Dynasty.” Whether from China or fir m Enrope, a large majority of the imrafgztoafirare both indigent and illiterate. With little regard ae to the workings of repub lican Lcitstations, and lees ability to understand them, they are poorly prepared to participate in them. - t. Y'V. I/. ■ Under these and kindred eourideratlons, it eptsa Ast veauda national party or- ganiusjb*, one which will eleet to office, men of uj^rizht priaeipJes and correct vie ws—sucb as will be actuated by a desire forth* goodof our common conn try more than for tbo emolu ment j of office or the gratification of rain- h lCT 7- ' ■ ■ , A Fction at Straccse—At arecent’meetfng for the election of municipal officers in the city ; 17 Y. a 'fusion of the whig*, demo- crate, and abolitionists, was eonramated for the jrarj-o ‘‘of defeating the Amerfccu ticket Tblsaf- fords a* good text’ for our democratic eotempo- raries to preach from. They bare, hitherto, in vain endeavored to absolve the northern wing of tLeir party from allegiance with the anti-ala- vt*y men, pretending, in the meantiins, that the American party were their cbfef auxiliaries. How truthfully is the assertion of Horace, in their Instance, exemplified. Stidtorum incurata pudor malut ulctra eelat. Edttorial Call.—We had the pleasure Inst week, ef welcoming Into our sanctum, Mu. Cn.wuA.if, the gentlemanly Editor of the Dem ocratic Watchtowierj published at Talladega, AL Mr. CfiABWA.v-a travelling on business pertain ing to bie office, and we hope be may meet with much success. The Watchtow8r is e very well conducted journal, and, as its name would im ply, is devoted to Democratic principles. Onr wannest sympathies are due the Editorial fra ternity,-eepectally to inch worthy member* of it as 0 nr/rere dsiplnme of the Wntchtower. jEB~The Know Nothings have signally dcfc.lt sd the “out.-Merc” at a recent election in tbo town of Ringgold. Y.'ell, f, 8am” 20010* to be a rather nbiqni&cse ger.iae. jlr. Prerby's Acceptance. We clip the following communication from Temperance Banner by which ^t will be teen that B. H. Overby, Esq., has accepted the nomluation mad* by tbo recent Tcmpcranco Convention hetd at Atlanta. Wo bar* notroom in this weak'a iaauQ to comment upon the pro* priaty or improprlsty of his acceptance. When wo take into consideration the feet that the meetings fat the several counties for the pur* pose of chasing delegate* to the said Convens tion were very thinly attended, and that only S8 counties, attbat, were represented; we mns* confess that Mr. Overby's acceptance argues either a great degree of •elf-confidence on his part, or on unusual development of hope: for it is quite certain be cannot he efroted on the temperaaee issue alone. AnJLXTi, March 8, 18M. <9eartcm*a>*-I am hi receipt of jour’s of the 23d of February, by whieh I learn that on that day I wan nominated, by the Prohibition Con vention, a candidate for Governor. I accept the nomination. And in order that a misunderstanding should not occur between you and myself, nor between us and the voters of Georgia, permit me to say, 1st. I am In ftvor of repealing the License laws now In force In this State. 2d. I will advocate Legislative action to snp- prettthesale ef liquor In one quantity, to bo dmni asa betamg* at the place ofeaU. I do not object to the sale and use of wine or spirituoue liquors for Medical, Mechanical, or Religious purpose*. This is my exposition of th# platform laid down by the Convention. Oar Banner, with th* above sentiments plainly inscribed open Us spotless folds is thrown to thabreese. W* invite every Philan thropist, and Patriot, and Christian, to rally with aSpndejr this standard, aid make mo de- tcrmlnea^iupferiiahle effort afe* not -grog-shops and crimes,‘OndLfofear wives and children. I MObfOwTemen, your friend, 4 and feliow-citisen, B, H. OVERBY. To Messrs. J. B. Randall, A. A. Robinson, G.J. Pearce. B; L. Newton, aq£ J. T. Montgomery, Committee.' would call attention to the advertise ment of Messrs Caaxnc A Kirk, in another col- in. They have a well merited reputation for foraishing a most excellent article of clothing* Their workmanship is equal to that of any con noisseur in the art of cutting and of giving file. Always provided with the latest fashions, and the finest cloths, Messrs Champ* A Kerr have every facility for accommodating their custom ers on the shortest notice. Call and he satisfied for yourselves. jBP'An Editor “out West,” who has been for some time in the habit of stealing his editorials, QOt however without being oftentimes detected, has come to the conclusion that the only way of eluding the detection of his cotemporaries, is by plaigarising from the ftt&fe. This Is most em phatically a libelon the fraternity. Joux K Ward has written ©letter to the Editor of the Independent Press declining to ran for Governor if he should be nominated. The Court of Claim One of tbo most important bills which hn* pasteii;Cengrcss;wUbin ourremombrance rccoiv. od the final sanotion of the legislative branch yesterday. The bill gives jurisdiction to the Court to hear and dstermine all claims fount! qd upon any law of Congress, or upon any regulation of an Bxscutivo Department, or upon any contract, expressed or implied, with the govemroont of the United 8tato«, and all claims referred by either House of Congress. Th* testimony in all cases to be reported to Congress, and nil up on which fevorable decisions are given, are to he aeeompanied by a bill or bills to carry thorn into effect, and with brief* from tho solicitor of the Board and from the claimant. It will be thns seen that the Court is to per form tho work now laboriously but imperfectly done by committees, and Congress is to revise the whole and aot upon the sutyoote presented, as at present. On many subjects an opation well matured by the Court will serve as a basis for aetion on all similar oases; an d there will hot perhaps he so many inconsistencies in legisla tion as at present, when the success or failure of a measure depends in ajgreat degree upon the mood in whieh on* House or tho other may happen to be found when tho Tote istaken. At all events there is the nrobgbillty of a more mature investigatise than by tho present mode, and it if to be eoqed wo shall hear but little more of what is deemed more then the flaw’s delay,” the pendeney of claims before Congress of half a centupy’s duration.—XallnteMgeneer. Court qf Claim• ■ Judge Gilchrist, of New Hamshiro; Jndgo Isaac Blaokfort, of Indiana; and Joseph H. Lumpkin, of Georgia. Montgomery Blair, of Washington, Solicitor. .N&'The Southern Eclectic and Hows Jocbxal has come out in folio form. We like its appearance much bettor than we did when it apreared as a quarto sheet It is decidedly mnch more suited to the convenience of the reader. This is an excellent literary journal. £39*No Steameg. has arrived from the East daring the past week, and we are therefore un able to give onr readers any farther news in regard to the progress of the war in the Crimea. IffiS-ErGENE Le Hardy, Esq. has ’just fin ished his report of iho survey of the Dalton and Jacksonville Rail Road. It will be published ia a few wn*kl<. As sooy. as we can procure a copy of the Befferifwe shall lay beforb onr rea ders sneh data Os will enable them to judge of the practicability of constructing the road. We learn that it will cost mnch more than was antidpatedatfirst. ''te ' .. ;* — *. Grahax’s Macazene for March, is os onr table filled with such interesting reading as is umtaUy characteristic of this valuable Monthly Periodical. We commend it to the patronage of the phblle. Subscription price—$3 per year payable in advance. Thb Knickerbocker, for March, with its usually Interesting table of contents is received. This Magasine is composed almost entirely of original matter <and is decidedly the best of the kind in America. The Son. ot Ths South.—The March No, of tills Monthly Journal is received. It is de voted to Southern Agriculture and Horticnltnre and is ably conducted. Agricultural Editors, Jas. M. and Wm. H. Chambers; Horticultural Editor, Charles A. Peabody. Mr. Peabody is one of the best practical Hortiehltnrallste zn the Sonth. Terms per.year one copy $1, six eopies $5. Address Lomax A Ellis Columbus, Ga, Why Isa spendthrift’s parse like a thunder elond 2 Because it keeps continually lighten- “«• A Prettv Nave.—The fonrty party of emi grants from New England hare laid out a city a long way up the Kansas riverand call it Wau- .ponsa, which ia Indian, means the “dawn of. New Orleans, March 6 The clipper ship Arman, from New Orleans, boned to Marsellf, was struck by lightning and entirely consumed. The crew were eared by a passing vessel. The ship was owned by Messrs Hand A Co., of Baltimore. Tho most beautiful flowers are those which are doable, "such as pinks, roses, and dahlias. What an argument is this against the chilling dsfonsity eOmHe klesrodnew. Go marry, U written upffiPfVIfotMBg heMrtiftel firrii* uni verse, beginning with the bird of Paradise, and leaving off with apple blossoms. A spruce young man gallanting bis inten ded, conversing op the turnout, said be wished be was able to man tain all the fectory girls for six months* He would do it .to prevent their retarding to the mill*. His fair one, who had been a silent listener to his patriotic speech re plied with a sight, “Ah, sir, I wish yon were able to man tain one of them,” Abolitionism has been effectually sbbdned in the Iowa Legislature, by the passage of a re solution through both Houses, cordially ap proving the Compromise Acts of I860 as a final settlement of the slavery question. This re- eolation was adopted as a substitute for one of an Anti-Kansu and Nebraska character. Well done, for Iowa. A lady in Boston presented herself before a Dentist of thatelty, on Thursday last, for the purpose of having a tooth extracted; and drend ing the pain accompanying extraction, desired the administration of chloroform. Questions respecting her health, the condition of her lnngs, A«., where pronoonded, and being ans wered favorably, the dentist applied (bo ether to her nostrils and death ensued in a few mo menta. M. Latsrl, a French chemist, says, that ho discovered that by grinding tea in the same manner a* coffee, before infusion, the quantity exb iterating fluid obtained is nearly doubled. The experiment is worth trying. More Aid rnox Southern Slaves.—The Journal ofCoimneroe has received through the -hands of Bov. Dr. Brandy, of Athens, Ga., ten dollars, for tbs suffering poor of New York, from a Baptist Church of colured people, at Angnsta, in the riamo State. Dr. Brantlj soys, “itis a *i^e«iriif : ibj|Sptpg frOm a portion 0f our elavo population- >vh<> nro comfortably provided for, and imving a little to pparo, Lave retaerain-rod j the suffering jxor in your city.” Horrible Discovery—Ter Persons Per ished on the Prairies.—We are furnished by a gentleman from Lafayette, Indiana, with the details of a rumor current in that eity on Thursday, whioh will fill the mind with horror, in view of thrUnfferiiigs of the party to whom it refers. On Saturday proceeding the memorable Storm of the 21st January, two families, num bering ten persons, moving from southern In diana to Northern Illinois, arrived at Oxford, toe eoanty seat of Benton county, Ind, abont forty miles Northwest of Lafayette, with two ox teams, sad provided with necessaries for the road. They remained there through the storm, and. on Monday morning they resumed their journey. Last Tuesday morning a man passing over the prairie, only abont five miles from Ox ford, came upon a sight which filled him with horror. The oarcases of two oxen, from which the vis cera had been removed, lay upon the ground. Inside one of them were the frozen bodies of four children, and in the other the firosen corpse of the mother, with a nursing infant gt her breast. Under the show was a heap of ashes, in'which the irons of the wagons showed that the party had broken them op, and burned every thing they had in them, in the effort to save their lives. Not far from this spot was found the body of the woman of this party, partly concealed in a snow drift; and near her one of the men. The two other men had not been found. / It is probable that the party became inex tricably involved in the snow drifts on the prai rie, and lost their presence of mind. .After burning up their wagons it would seem that the men had killed two of the oxen for a shelter ■to those found in them, and then accompanied by one woman, vainly endeavored to reach the town they had left; and procure aid to rescue their companions. The two other oxen bad wandered off. There was nothing abont the persons to indicate who they were, and nothing more is known abont them titan was accidentally communicated by them during their brief stay at Oxford.—Chicago Press, Feb. 24. x Later from Havana. New York, March 5. The Black Warrior has arrived from Havana dates to the 27th nit The blockade of the Island continued. The Black Warrior, however, went in and out with- ont being molested. A great mock battle has been fought before Fort Principe. It was rumored that all foreigners would be compelled to bear arms or leave the Island. The excitement, herefore noticed, continues without abatement. - Wasuincton, March 6. Mnch dissatisfaction exist* among the demo cratic members of Congress, on acoount of the failure of the President to appoint ex-Senator Shields one of the new Brigadies Generate. The Sea Wagon.—This is the name of an invention, the caveat already filed in thirPat- ent Office, by Mr. Fulton, of New-Jersey, which, is to be, if sneoessfal, nothing less than a steam ship propelled on rollers or wheels that are go over the water instead of under it Th Wheels are foor hollow cylinders, of boile; iron, air tight, and forty feet in diameter. These are to be strengthened by means o: compressed air, forced into them bvan pump attached to tlfe main engine. The in ventor claims that at abont forty four rerolu turns per minute bis machine would be propel led a mile, and undoubtedly would tear thin and astonish even the sea monster. A letti writer says: “ He has on hand a working model of thii machine, eight feet in length, with six inclfcjl inders, driven by A small engine, that for a di minutive pattern^ one of the swiftest. It was] tried on the canal the other day, and bat for! some intervening trees would have parted com pany with its proprietor for ever. It pays no respect to sand bars <r shallows, going over ei ther with equal facility.” "$3&.Tho Rev. Joshua Sonic, Senior Bishop ef the Methodist Episcopal Church, Sonth, has “advised and invited” a meeting of all the 'Bishops of that Church to meet at Nashville, Tenn., on the third monday of April. All ore expected to be present except Bishop Andrew, who will attend the Pacific Conference at that time. . .. / ^ V * Col. Willis A. Hawkins, of Americas, a young man, hat a prominent member of the bar of the South-Western Circuit, is suggested by the Sum ter Republican, as a suitable candidate for Con gress from the second District, now represented ' by Mr. Colqnit. Hiram Powers.—Among the appropriations inserted in the Civil and Diplomatic bill by the Senate and agreed to by the House we are very glad to learn that tbero is one of $25,000 to en able the President to give a commission to onr distinguished countryman, Hiram Powers, for the execution of some suitable work of stataary for tho Capitol. -> „ . Monstrous Exhibition.—Some of the papers are wondering what gives the pnblie such a morbid test for exhibition* of monstrous peo- pie, snob ns the wr.na« who weighs 700 pounds andteso fat th.-u Ler shadow makes a grease spot every timo the sun shines at her; and the bearded woman, etc. This morbid curiosity is “hator.” Every one bas read, or ought to have read, of the overture made by a ragged urebin in consideration of some refreshment which he ardently desired. “Bill," said be, “if you’ll give me a bite of that ere apple. I'll show yon my sore tool" Hon. Matthew H. McAllister.—This gen tleman formerly a distinguished citizen of Sa vannah was confirmed by tbo Senate (as United States District and Circuit Jndge for California. His eatery is $4,500. The St. Louis Jlepubliean learns from a reli able source that General W. 8. Harney, U. S. Army, ha* been selected to commend'the mili tary expedition against the Sionx Indians, da ring tbs ensuing season, Kentucky Politics. [special correspondence op thb pigatcnx] Louisville Feb. 22,1855. Tbs Grand oonnoil of mysterious order of Know Nothing assembled here yesterday, for the purpose of nominating candidates for Gover nor, Lieutenant Governor, and slg other officers for the State at large. There are nearly four hundred Council* in the State, two.tbirds of which will bo represen ted. It to understood that tbe'three prominent old candidates for Govsrnor, W. Williams of Bourbon coun ty, Col. John S. Williams of Clarlco, and Chilton Alton, will be thrown overboard. Edward D. Hobbs, of Jefferson county, for Governor, and George Edwards, or Logan county, for Lieutenant Gov ernor, will probably be the ticket selected.— There js no tolling, however, un tit the thing to is over, nx.Sntn it; remit mystorons and incom- K ebensihlo individual. The hotels and board- g-bousei are crowded to overflwing. Scver- del< Rations from other States are in tho city. The object of their visit'is known; rumor says, it has something to do trith tho uoxt Presiden tial canvass- Noutverron*. ■ - '• . - " K.N. Closing Scenes In Congress. The proceedings ofCongross on Sunday, el though Somewhat exciting, were nevertheless orderly. Wo append a brief sketch of the dos ing scon os in the House. At half past 3 on Sunday morning, there was no quorum, and another call of the Honto was ordered. It was suggested that the Sergont at Anus be sent ont to hunt up ^nnd compel the attendance of members. Hr. Pratt wanted to know whethor it would bo in order to direot the servant to bring in brook fas 1, and' Mr. Walsh asked if whiskey punches <x tit he introduced. A voice. Send a biscuit to Pratt,bat ho! Mr Pratt I’m hungry. Many voices in sne- cession: So am I. The Sergeant at Arms was despatched in searoh of the members. Meanwhile the mem bers amused themselves with a kind of conver sational debate some of them flashing their wit, all in fine humor, though half asleep. The Sergeant at Arms at 9 o’clock appeared and reported his suceess in hunting up stray members* Excuses were made by them; (bey bad retired to refresh themselves. At 20 minutes past 0jail ferther proceedings in the call were dispensed with. The House adopted the report of the commit tee of conference on <be mail appropriation bill It makes a clean appropriation for the existing ocean mail service to the Collins company, and for the termination, of the present arrangements, leaving government the right to give it. The committee' of conference report on the civil and diplomatic bill was adopted. Daring tbo taking of the yeas and nays, the clerk caHed Mr. Benton's name, when thatgen- tleman appeared at the door of the main aisle, protested with violent gestionlations against calling his name. He said be was an ex-mem- her, and that the session to-day was a libel on the Sabbath. [Confosion.] The Speaker pro tern. (Mr. Qrr) said the gen tleman is not in order. Mr.Bouton—I’m not a member.. The SpHtef—Then if the gentleman is not a membeririiedbor Keeper will put‘him out—- (Laughter, and exclamations of “Pretty good.” “That's the talk.”] A committee was appointed to aet with a similar one from the Senate, to wait on the Preaident sad inform him that the thirty-third Congress had closed their labors, and were rea dy to adjourn if he had no farther communica tion to make. Mr. Lane, of Oregon, desired, before separa ting from gentleman here, to apologise for his conduct, in the heat of debate some time since, toward Mr. Farley, for whom he cherished the kindest feelings. Mri Farley said he reciprocated the feeling expressed, and was satisfied. The committee to wait on the President then reported that the' duty had been discharged, and that the President had no farther comma mention to make. « Mr. Orr then, at ten minutes to twelve o’clock moved thatfthe Honse adjourn, which was agreed to ; end, amid the greatest silenee, the Speaker rose and returned thanks for the high honor conferred on him by the resolution com plimentary to him, passed test night, and said in conclusion, that being abont to exchange the toils and cares of official station for the more quiet and peaceful pursuits of private lift, leav ing with himthe consciousness that in his of ficial conduct he had at least aimed well. These testimdUials in connection with oft repeated ex pressions of Unfaltering confidence and esteem on the part of bis fellow Citizens at home, would be forever cherished as among the most grati fying recollections of his past life. He said he desired to bear testimony to the general courte sy and personal kindness which had prevailed, one toward another throughout the Hall. H, springing from exciting causes to which mem bers bad been subjected, ebulition of unfriendly feelings bad irisen, they had, he trusted, pass ed away, to be remembered no more. Cordial ly sharing the pleasure this must afford to all, and with feelings of unmixed personal kindness towards eaeh,.he bade all adien. He then pro nounced the Honse adjourned without day. Apptensa followed the delivery of the ad dress, and the members shaking hands, parted, good hnmor everywhere prevailing. The snow im Lawrence' and Armstrong conn- ties, Pa., is from ten to fifteen feet deep. A Prolific Hen.—We are informed, says the Griffin Union, that Dr.. Colambna Smith, of Jonesboro, has a hen, of the common stock, that has lqid, in three weeks, eighty-eix eggs.-— She commenced by laying two a day, and laid Wiecwively three^ four, fire,-six, and at the' last aeeeonte bad Wi iysn eggs per day; of the or- dinary size. The gentleman- who gives ns in formation has offered to bet one hundred dollars npon its corroctoote. The hen is confined in a coop and has been watened while laying, and the eggs coanted after she left the nest. If this be true, we will go Georgia against the world in the hen line.—Ex Highly Important from Washington. Autograph Letter of the Emperor Nieholae to Preeiaent Pierce—Revelation* of a conepira- 2 of the Weetem Power* againet the United ate*—Attitude of (As United State* Washington, March 2,1855. Onr foreign relations are hourly becoming After the adjournment, night before last, in the Senate, Senators Mason, Caxs, and Douglass From the Newbury (S. C.) Sentinel. Americanism. In looking over the columns of numerous journals—North and South—wo discover that the subject of Americanism and Foroignism, is a prevailing topic. It is not onr desire te re flect on or to do injustice to foreigners, but yet live Americans, we cannot forego'to oxpiess drovi un to tho White house' fon e 7neciIl. raTolulionRr ^ m0m °^ ther ® ™0 those, who dtove np to the White Hon**, ftam^ sgtcialf enllgt , (J m , u , army> marched nmlcr the fold of onr bonners, nnd fought for liberty. Such ^ ready to manifest tneir love for their “dan and brother,” who, as the poet said is “Guilty of a skin not colored like their own,” In a manner and at a time when and in which it can be of no earthly advantage to him. Thns there tender mercies are cruel. They profess to love him dearly and yet work him the direst, of injuries. They seduce him from a home where he is sore of finding good care and good treatment, and then leave him, without either to shift for himself as he can; or, rather, as he c&nnot. They not only in this set at nanght the laws of the tend, and incur the penalty of so do ing, (which they may evade,) bat they subject him to the severe consequences a breach of the tew, which he, their victim, mast abide. Bat as to any manifestations oftruo philanthropy on their part, where have we ever seen an instance ofif? , T Buying Barns! And when yon have bought him. Parson Grimes, what do yon propose to do with him? Place biin, of coarse, on a level with “ d brethren" at the pfailanthro- if thereto anything mooh more neml estimatibn than a free ne f has yet to hear o£—.N O. Pi- the other “ pie No1 mean in the gro, tho worl cayune. Fodder for Men-—If horses conld speak, we would be glad to know wbat they would say to the following Yankee invention an account of which wo find in the Washington Son tinol: Messrs. Joseph G. Goshen and Samuel M. Eby, of Sbirleysbnrg, Pennsylvania, have ob tained a patent for the preparation of maize leaf, as a substitute for tobaoco. According to the account of a third party, the patentees claim for their manufactured pleasant tonic, and therefore ptamotive of good It bas a sweet nnd pungent flavor, and would perhaps, answor tho'purposes of jnvcnUes jnst beginning to chew, but veterans would exereise not a little selRdenial in repudiating the Indi an plant and substituting the prepared maiso leaf for the gratfiicatioh of their palates. Specie Movements.—By the Knoxville this morning two hundred thousand dollars In gold were rooeived. One hundred thousand for the Marine, fifty thousand dollars for the planters, and fifty thousand for tho Bank of tho State o. Georgia. Wo learn that the K. brings the larf gest freight and most valuable cargo evor load ed here by any steamship.—Savannah Court- It is stated that almost every ship whioh leaves New York for England takes oat from .\0 to 50 passengers principally Irish, nnd it is vhfy certain that emigration to this country frote Ireland has eonsklerably.’deoreased. Wbo- tber Know Nothingism bas bad anything to do with the change, wo cannotsay—it seems, how ever, to bo the general impression that it is caused mainly by the operation of the “Encum bered Estate" bill, by whioh tho condition of Irish Innd* is improved, and to the incronsodMo- ir.;uul for labor. If the tew now before Parlia ment,, willi reference to passonger ships, be sanctioned, it is prosumed that emigration to this country will be still farther ehecked. invitation sent, in the morning, through Sena tor Mason. Onr present relations with a ma jority 0£ the European Governments made ne eessary this meeting. Governor Maroy alone of the Cabinet was present. An important revelation was made; the Preeidemt placed be fore the gentlemen aeeembled an autograph letter received by <Aq laet arrival from Europe, bear ing (Ae eignature of the Emperor of Bueeia. This letter was accompanied by an official des patch from his Minister on Foreign Affairs, enmmnpieating to tho United States Secretary of State particulars of an organisation against this country, adrbed and encouraged by Eng land and France. Extracts from letters sent to the home government by Russian secret em ployes distributed throughout the capitals of Eu rope, proving tho above statement; are given; and, although these secret agents are wholly ig norant of the existence of any bat themselves, their statementa are marked by. an extraordina ry accuracy in point of facte and ^tes. To show friendship and interest in the success of the United States is the purport of the Empe ror’s totter, whieh feet is still farther made evi dent in the communication of the Minister. The communication proceeds to show that these interviews were had at audiences given by Louis Napoleon, at which were present the Brit ish, Spanish, and Austrian Ambassadors. In London, Lord Aberdeen, late minister, received, on the same business, official visite from the Isb, and Austrian representative* was the relation of those Powers nited State*. A protracted diplo- was recommends* to Spain as all followed ont with tbo Ubited Suites, while France and England would in crease and divide their strength in sneh a man ner, in Sonth America and the United States, as not to excite suspicion or alarm. The result of these deliberations mark a determined hos tility to this country, whioh is only awaiting an opportunity to show itself in sets of aggression and violence, which we are so little prepared at this moment to meek I have reason to be lieve that Austria, notwithstanding her assu rances to the Allies, Is secretly the friend of Russia, and it may not hereafter be difficult to prove that it is through this power that Rnssia obtained the information in port now communi cated to onr government We find the foregoing despatch in the New York Herald of last Saturday. The Herald says it comes from a “special correspondent whose means of knowledge are extensive and who has never misled us.” We give the des patch for what it is worth, simply remarking that there is nothing inherently improbable in itff statements.—Ex. The Sea of Spitsbergen.—The Baltimore American says that this remote *ea, which bas of late so mnch attracted the attention of onr whalemen, and for. which an expedition is said to be now in coarse of preparation at New Bed ford, was many years sipce the chief theatre of the wbatingbosiness. The enterprising Dutch, finding that whales were abundant there, sent many vessels to that sea, and for a time the bu siness was very flourishing. At length, when nearly all the whales had beep captured or driven from those waters, Spitsbergen was de serted for the seas in tiie vicinity of Greenland; and when Baffin’s Bay was in its turn exhausted, onr American whalers, the most daring and suc cessful in the world, sought their finny prey in the Antarctic Ocean, the Pacific and the Are io Ocean north of Bhering’s Staits. This whaling ground is at least nearly deprived of its levia than inhabitants, and it is proposed to return again to the starting, point, Spitsbergen, which, after so long* aninterval, is probably well stock ed with whales. The Lookout Mountain—A Cattle in the Air.—The Chattanooga Advertiser informs ns that a genleman from the Northwest is abont to purchase from the present proprietors, with slight reservations, the-whole Lookout Moun tain, near that city, with the intention of bold ing it as a speculation. •This mountain is one of the most picturesque ly beautiful object*. In Ct*--Atlantic 'scenery. Bfg, bine, lofty, gtand and conical; from"its summit yon can see five States at one sweep of the eye: Georgia. Alabama, Tennessee, and the heavy peaks of the Smoky Mountains, some of which, w« believe are in North and South Carolina. *.—.»•».>. A Texas Candidate.—A fiat footed candiate for Justice of the Peace at Palestine, Texas, comes ont in the journals with the following address to the sovereigns: “ With the issuance of this sheet, is enfurled to the breeze, either in tempest or in calm, my name as a candidate for the office of Chief Jus tice of Anderson county, at the ensuing Angnst election.’ I doit, for the office is honorable and profitable. I feel myself competent to ■discharge the duties of the office. I claim no superior merit or qualification over any one who may choose to run against me. I would like (o ran the raco solitary and alone, but if any are' desirous, let them pitch in—it isn’t deep. “ I stand flat-footed, sqnore-toed, hump-shoul dered npon the platform of equal rights and true republicanism. If you elect me your Chief Justice, I will make the welkin ring with lond hurrahs for the sovereigns of^Anderson county! If defeated, I will retire with dignity and good hnmor, remembering a most beautiful little song, which I sing remarkably well called “Fmaboak’” The Latest Dodge.—The Edgefield ,‘(S. C.) Advertiser says: “ On credible information we are allowed to state that liqnor has been sold of late in tbe suburbs of Edgefield village in the shape of eggs. The dealer, it appears, had saved a num ber of egg-shells nearly whole, they being only slightly panctnred to let oat the original con-. tents. Through the same apertnre whisky was introduced and the egg then re-closed, how we are unable to state. Thus renewed in spir its, the eggs went freely at a dollar per.dozen.’» ^^“The Petersburg (Va.)£feprets, ofJThursday publishes a despatch whieh states that on the evening of tbe 25th nit, the chapel efEmory and Henry College was discovered to be on fire, and bnt for the united exertions of nearly’two hun dred students, tbe entire building with'tho lab oratory, and library containing 10,000 volumes most have been destroyed. The way the money Goes.— The following bills have either passed or are pending in Con gress: Gen. Appropria’n bill (os reported) $9,770,000 Army Nary Postoffice " Pensions “ Mail steamers “ Fortifications “ Total 15,000.000 15,500,00$ 8,500,000 1,400,000 2,100,000 1,682,000 $53,942,000 Queer Dodge;—It bas been discovered that a keeper of a large beer cellar in the Bowery, for tbe purpose of evading the law retiring him to olose his place on Sunday, has been in the habit,of bolding pretended religious servi ces, therein, officiating himself as the leader of oeremonies. He takes (he Bible, reads a chap ter or two, serves e&oh of his hearers with a glass of bier, takes up a collection! As foe Constitution probably did not contemplate so mnch liberty of conscience, the arrangement will be interfered with by the police.—H. T. Enquirer. . ; .'j _ Strange Recovery of propnrtt.—The Natches Courier of the 27th nit relates a sin gular story of the recovery of stolen money.— Nearly two'years ago, Rev. Wm. Hood of Mon roe county, Miss., was robhed on board fc steam erof nearly $800 in bills. The thief stole the yawl from the boak aed most have been drown ed, as, on the 17th ulk, his body was found by a negro among some drift wood, and In bis vest ^ras discovered $750 of Mr. Hood’s bank bills, which have Bfcen restored to him. x ~, Europe will soon be goverened by sovereigns, all of whommay reckon their birtbjfrom this, the nineteenth contury. Thns, the Emperor of tho French is.forty-shc years of age, tho Emperor of Austria twenty-four, the Sultan thirty-one; tho King of Bavaria forty-three ; the King of Na ples forty-four ; the Queen of Spain twenty-four; the King Regent of Portugal forty ; the King of Denmark forty six; the King of Greese fbrty, The Qnoen ofEoglond is only thirty-three.—. Onty the Emperor NUiholas, the King of Prus sia,tho King of Swoedon, the King of the Bel- gians, and tbe Pope were born in the eighteenth century. onr opinions. We are aware tbatln the daysof did Palaski, Dekalb, and Layfayetto, but they were men actuated by honest principles, who worshipped at tbe shrine of freedom, and ex posed their lives, not for fame, or interest, but because they loved tbe troths of liberty more. They were mon whodroampt not of liberty un restrained, and conceived ;the wildest views re- r ting the length and breadth of freedom.— the relations two-thirds of reputed foreigners were obstinately oppossd to colon ial republican freedom, notwithstanding they had retreated to this as a land of refuge, from persecution and tyranny. Yet on the firstsonnd of tho din of arras at the sight of rod coats, re turned ’like the dog to bis vomit and the sow to her wallow.” Who of the vaat amount' of foreigners yearly shipped to onr shores; or what amount of them understands the workings of our government? We venture tho assertion that not one in fifty thousand bas tbe • faintest conception of ik What can be expeoted of the majority of them, when such men as Lord Brongham and John Russel, and sneh papers as the London Times, tho ablest Journal of tbe age, edited by tbe talent of the Old World, do not understand tbe nature of onr .institutions and their operations. When snob to tbe case, when the great men of their nations, and the exponent' of foreign views cannot comprehend it, bow can we ex pect that the ordinary close who ssek a home on onr soil can understand or comprehend ? They .may ft)ter(nin xievra and notions ; but they are ▼ague, and obscure. With all due feeling of justice for the foreigner and a desire that he should be granted sucb rights as can be proper ly given, we cannot, however, accord to him the fall prerogatives enjoyed in every respect by a native-born American. We ask the ques tion if it is right, if it is proper, that foreigners of two or five yearsanonld be placed npon a lev el in a political point of view with the-native Americans of maturity ? Is it justico to the Amerioan tint he should undergo a probation of twenty one years, before be can he entitled to all the-right of a citizen? We submit the f query : America for tbe Americans! Why not, did they not plant it and battle for it through bloody revolutions, have they not developed it as only Americans could, into a nation of a cen tury ? yet mightier for than the oldest empire on earth. Why then should they not shape it and rale the destiny of their land. The land of their birth, their love, their altars, and their frienda. The land red and rich with tbe blood and ashes and hallowed by the memories of their fathers. Why then should not Americana rule, particularity when the alien betrays the trust that never should have been given, him," and the liberties of tbe land are thereby impelled? Is there a country on the globe that would place its secret archieve and its diplomacy with foreign States in other than native hands, with tried and trusty hearts to back them ? Is there a country that permits a foreigner to become a citizen, shields him by its flag; and allows him such privileges as America does?— No; tbero is none. America for Americans, we say—to shape and govern, to make great and keep great; strong, and from home foes and for eign demagogues and bierarches. In the hour of revolutionary peril, Washington said “ Pat none but Americans on guard to-nighk” At a later.hoor, he said, in his affectionate Farewell Address, so replete With strong and sensible views, and earnest exhortations, “Against the insidious wiles of foreign infinence, (I coojure yon, fellow-citisens, to believe me,) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake. History andexperience provo that foreign influ ence is one of the most baneful foes to republi can governments.” The illustrious Jefferson, forseeing the dan- gen of foreigners andforoigninllnence, exclaim-, ed, in vehement language, *'Oh ! that an ocean of fire rolled between the Old World and the New!” America,then, for Americans! And we trust that the spirit which has arisen, wheth er it stands as is said, impressed “on the plat form of the Know Nothings/* or not, will continue to increase, .and strengthen, until this broad land shall bo won from the balance of foreign power, and tbe cry go up, “America has beelt afeured to Americans!” Jefferson. Jr. From the Lexington, S. C. Telegraph. The American Party. ' The principle objection urged by some of onr cotemporaries to this new party seems to be ba sed entirely upon the assumed fact, that a por tion of the northern members of the “Know- Nothings” are allied to abolitionism. An objec tion equally absurd as it is futile. Does it fol low that because southern men—slave holders strongly imbued with southern principles, are connected with this new party, that they are abolitionists ? Equally, so, then, must it be, with the Whigand Democratic party. The Dem ocracy of the North have elected the wellknown David Wilmot Preston King, and Charles Sum ner to the Honse of Representatives, and John P. Hale to the Senate. Bnt can It be alleged, that tbe whole Democratio party are of the same stamp? The time is at hand, when all old party ties should be dissolved. Tbe hydra-beaded mon ster Catholicism ia endeavoring to incorporate itself into onr political systems and doctrines which is at war with onr republican institutions, and the powers claimed for tbe Pope are dange rous to both the ciri} and religions liberty of America. There is a powerfol Catholic influ ence abroad in this country, and it is gradually on the increase, which must, to all departments of oar government, and to republicanism partic ularly if unchecked, prove detrimental and ru inous. Against such a result, it is ours as well as the duty of every Protestant American to watch and battle. For this purpose alono was this American par ty organized, we beliove. The question of sla very is not a subject of discussion among them,, but the entire overthrow of Demagogueism and Romanism is the legitimate object of the asso ciation. There may be) it is true, a few rabid abolitiontots among them who will, as with al other party organisations, propose and adopt an- ti-slaveiy resolutions, yet all harmonize with^ other elements, for the purpose of eradicating Popery from the land. The tendency of this association, no doubt, is to soften the asperities of former political differences, to create a broth erhood—an approach to unity of sentiment, to oppose foreign influence and power in this couni try. The honor of tho nation requires, that sub ordinate and different- party questions should be made to yield to this grand object, and we believe the patriotism of our citizens is sufficient for the emergency. It is onr duty as men to take high moral ground on &U subjects, and. to grapple with the principles of truth and jus tice wkhtxH regard to questions of mere availa bility. Tho spirit of our constitution, which requires that opr president be a native-born,should just ly, require that ail offices in the people’s gift be conferred only on those born npon our soil and familiar with our institutions. • “ h ■ President Madison says,“Foreign influence is truly a Grecian horso to the Republic. We con not be too careful of its entrance among ueand Mr. Jefferson says, “I hope wo may find some means in future of shielding ourselves from foreign, political, commercial, or whatever may be attempted from ik I .cannot scarcely withhold from joining in tho wishof Silas Dean, “that there were an ocean of fire between this and the Old World !“ And tho immortal Wash ington says, “Against the insidious wiles bf for eign influence I conjure you to believe me, fel low-citizens, the jealousy of a free peoplo ought to be coDtinualiy awake, since history, and ex- porienco prove that Foreign Influence !s one of the baneful foes of a Republican Government!’’ Suob aro tbe sentiments of these good nnd great men, who had no other purpose in view but the welfare of their country. They are truthful and soul-stirring declarations. They are worthy of their authors, and deserves to be written indeli bly npon tbo heart ofevery true American. They could percoivo in the dim vista of the future, that this same influence would need guarding against in future years. And for this avowed purposo were, tho “Know Nothings” organ- Thb Soldier’s Bounty Land Bill, as amen ded, provides lands for persons of all grades by land and sea, including Indians, Wagoners and Flotilla men, who have served in tho wars since 1790. One hundred and sixty acres in all to each person who has served not less than four teen days,- except actually in battle for a short er period. .Tho widows of officers and soldiers of the Revolutionary War to bo entitled to the benefit of this act, as likewise tho Volunteers at the attaok of Lewistown, Delaware, in the years 1812 and 1815; and the Chaplains who served in the several wars. [From the Savannah Georgian.] All Europe In a Blue. We cannot yet tell wbat may grow out of tbe conference at Vienna, whieh was to open the 26th ult., bnt the prospects now aro that the corning spring will find all Europe involved in war. Wo have not had a budget of news since the opening of hostilities, that looks more war like than the last one which lies now before us. It is truo Lord John Russell, who is supposed to represent tbe peace feeling of England, hae been commissioned to make up tbe matter, if he can ; but any ono conversant with the feelings and movements or Russia, we believo will agree with us that there ia but the smallest chance of success. We hare, indeed, before ns an article, entitled the Czar’s Winter Work, giving an account of preparations for the ensuing campaign, whieh makes tho very blood course chill through onr veins. Energies have been directed, not only tostrengtbening bu fortresses of defence, but an offensive war of invasion is doubtless pro jected. It is said that he will launch from the dockyard of the Nava, early in tho spring, a fleet of gunboats in tho proportion of at toast t-.-n to one of those which the French and En glish arsenals ’are arming. Tbe destination of this great armado cannot be doubted. It is de signed to destroy English commerce in the Baltic, and even to invade the island itself. It will also co-operate with vast armies whieh H is well known have long been concentrating on her western frontiers. It is not to Russia that We can look for peace. On the other hand, France, at present the centre of the. great opposition phalanx of the West, to rapidly preparing for the conflick— Diplomacy has been at work, and it is said that powerful armies aro moving in concert with her. Even Sprip, Portugal, Naples, and other petty Italian States have joined the alliance “for a consideration.” Of course they will prove true only so long as it shall be for their private in terests, but it is quite evident fears ef revolu tion" at home ere At dominant taper real sympathies and inclinations. ■ The German Powers also are marshalling their forces and preparing for the emergency.— For which of the combotanta they will finally decide no one can tell. Russian and French diplomacy are both at work, and it to more than probable that Germany will divide. The West ern States will be overawed by the great French army of tbe Rhine, if their inclinations do not lead them them to that alliance. Prussia will, without doubt, finally yield to her sympathies with Russia. Austria alone remains. It to said she has sold herself for security against a revolution in Italy and Hungary. This to possible. But we do not see what is to prevent a future sale to a higher bidder. It would be risking little to assert with confidence that she will ultimately be found on the side of Russia. Itto certain neither she nor Prussia can remain nentral long. Their vast and efficient armies are already in motion, and from the British Gbannal to the Caspian Sea, there to hut one cry, and that is war. - Shippings ef Punch. In Order to account for the little injury done to Sevastopol by tbe British shells, Punch sug gests that the latter must bare been filled with tire gunpowder intended for the tea-pok - Punch thinks that Nicholas does not spend much for spies in England; the newspapers tell everything, and the subscription prices are rea* son able. An Unjust Comparison.—At tbe meeting of the Middlesex magistrates there was a motion for expense for militia colors and musical in struments that could Dot be entertained. “Why not apply to the war office ?” asked Mr. Wilson. “It has been done,” was tbe reply of the lieu tenant colonel, “and it is of as much use as representing to a lamp-posk An unjust com parison this; for tho lamp-post has, at least a greater part of Its time, a light at the head of Ik No Coronet extinguishes ik Cabinet Virtue.—When a Minister can stand no longer, he meets his fate with resignation. Extraordinary Present.—It to said that Lord Aberdeen is to have the vacant garter. About as fitting a present as knee buckles to a High lander. Seeing that the Premier bas nota leg to stand upon, what wili he do with a garter? Strong Probability.—We fully anticipate that one more great mistake will be made in man aging matters in the Crimea. We are in daily expectation of hearing that all the plum pud dings which have been sent out there for tbe troops, have- been fired away under the idea that they were round shot. CooEery for the Crimea.—-The toesm in tbe CrinSea appears to he owing fa a divide*respon sibility, tbe work being distributed over a num ber of departments among too rfiany cooks# who spoil the broth, and whose performancee result only in a wretched hash. An Inquisitive Yankee.—A gentleman rid ing in an Eastern railroad car, which was ra= ther sparely supplied with passengers, observed in tbe seat before him, a lean slab-slided Yan kee, every feature of wh«se face seemed to ask a question ; and little circumstance soon proved that he possessed a most “inquiring mind./— Before him occupying the entire seat, sat a la dy dressed in deep black ; and after shifting hia seat several times, manceuvering to get an op portunity to look in her face be at length caught her eye. He nodded familiarly to her and ask ed her with a nasal twang utterly incapable of imitation. “In affliction?” “Yes, sir,” responded the lady. “Fafeuts—father or mother?” v “No, sir,” said the lady. “Child, perhaps—a boy or girl ?” “No, sir, not a child,” was the response, “I have no children.” “Husband, then, ’xpect.” “Yes,” was the curt answer. “Hem; cholery? a tradin’ man, mabbe?” “My husband was a seafaring man, the cap tain of a vessel; he didn't die of cholera; dot he was drowned." f f : “Ob, drowned, eh ?” pursued the inquisi tor. hesitating for a briefinstant. “Savo bis chest?” he asked. “Yes. the vessel was saved, and my husb and’s effects,” said the widow. “Was they ?” asked the Yankee, as his eye brightened up; pious man ?” he continued. ' “He was; a member of the Methodist Episco pal Church.” Tho next question was a little delayed, bat it come. .55 - “Don’t yon think yon have great cense te be thankful that he was a pious man and saved his chest?” ........ -vi- “I do,” said the widow abruptly; and turned her head to look out the window. The indefa tigable “pump” changed bis position, held the widow by his “glittering eye” once more, and pronounced one more query, in a little lower tone, with his head slightly inclined forward over the back of the seat; “was you calc’lating to get married again ?” “Sir!” said the widow indignantly, “you are impertinent!” and she left her seat and took another on the other side of the car, “’Pears to be a little huffy,” said the inefla- ble, and tarotag to aur aarrater, behind %%; “she needn’t bo_mad—I didn’t want to hurt her feelings. What did they make you pay for that umberel you've got in your hand ? It’s a real pooty one!” New Counterfeit Bill.—Th# Savannah Courier of Saturday says: We have been shown to-day a spurious bill of tbe Bank of Georgia, of tbo denomination of $50' payable at the Branch in Augusta, to John Phinizy, dated 4tn of March 1836, signed A/Porter, Cashier, and W. B. Bul lock, President It is a dangerous counterfeit Tho genuine plate of 50’s is so exactly imitated that it is well calculated to deceive. Tbe sig natures are well executed, apparently engraved and tfticed over with pen and ink. The paper is thick and of a dingy yellow, and the back not printed in red ink. The general impression to good, bnt the fraud may bo detected by noticing tho filling np of the words, Branch, Augusta,the number, date,payee, and the color of the paper. The Expected Great Court.—The emi nent astronomer, M. Babinet, member of tire French Academy of Sciences, gives some very interesting details relative to the return of that great comet whose periodical course to computed by the most celebrated observer at three hundred years. The result of his in vestigation is, that it will appear in August, 1S5S, with an uncertainty of two years,, more or less; so that between 1858 and 1860 tFose who are then living may hope to see the great luminary which in 1566 caused Charles V. to abdicate. Banks in North Carolina.—The Legislai turo of North Carolina has rechartered the Bank of tbe State for twentyifive years, and the Bank of Cape foar for twenty years, and increased the Commercial bank of Wilmington from $350,000 The Bank of Wilmington has also been charter ed, but it is required to bavo $400,000 in specie paid irr, before going into opration. The oep- rtot of the Bank of the Charlotte to also hrerea- sed.
