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EDITOR’S DEPARTMENT.! WM. O. RICHARDS. Editor D. H. JACQUES, Assistant Editor. Stiffens, ffirorotn: 3C Saturday Morning, Nov. 24, IS 19. THE SOUTH CAROLINA INSTI TUTE. A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR. Charleston, S. C., Nov. 21. My dear Jacques: I reached this city ■ .yesterday in just twenty-four hours from Athens, and was highly gratified to witness i the evidence of the departure of the Fever, ‘ in the animated looks of the people and in | the revival of business. Before night-tall J I made a brief visit to Military Hall—the scene of the approaching Fair. Through i the courtesy of one of the Committee of management I had a glimpse of the arrange- j ments, incomplete as they were —and saw ! enough to assure me that a very high de- i gree of satisfaction will be experienced by ! the public—now eagerly anticipating the j “ opening” which takes place this morning at ten o'clock. Georgia, I am happy to see, will be hand- i somely represented in this great Industrial festival, but of her contributions 1 must de fer speaking until I can report more cir c>mstantially than at this moment. Tip principal theme of this letter must ! be the Address of the Hun. J. 11. Hammond 1 —which was delivered last night at the Hi bernian Hall. At an early hour the spa- ; cious building was thronged to overflowing —and long before tho speaker appeared, not a seat, or scarcely a stand was to be obtain- i ed. Ido not know when I have seen a more brilliant gathering in this city, and it was, to me, a pleasant token of the triumphant ! success which awaits the South Carolina In stitute. The address of Gov. Hammond was quite a long one, and you may judge whether or not it was an interesting to me, when I tell you that I stood the whole time without a ! thought of retreat. The orator is a man of common stature —with an attractive coun tenance —indicative of the practical earnest ness which characterizes him in every-day ; life. Ilia theme was the importance of manufactures to the South —in discussing which lie covered a wide space of thought and illustration. 1 have not time to pursue the train of liis remarks —or to present even an analysis of his arguments. His whole discourse was evidently the result of close, ! mature and enlightened thought. 11c clear- j ly illustrated and demonstrated the position J that it is the interest of the South to manu- ; facture her own staple, instead of allowing cither Northern or European manufactures | to do it for her, at an excessive absorption I of the legitimate profits resulting from the process. He contended that the South has the skill and the capital and could readily j command tlic operatives to manufacture her : entire crop. The orator eloquently delineated the ad vantages to result from extensive invest- j ments of capital and energy in cotton sac- i tories —and on the other hand, the fatal consequences of persisting in exclusive agri- j cultural pursuits and especially in the cul- j tnre of cotton—the average price of which for the year he contended —would certainly not exceed six cents per pound, paying at that rate, only a small per cent, upon the capital invested. He congratulated the South and especial ly South Carolina upon the establishment of this Institute—which lie felt assured would exercise a happy influence upon the destinies of the entire South. As an encouragement to manufacturers in Carolina, lie mentioned the fact that at the late fair of the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, the first prize for heavy cotton fabrics was awarded to the Grnniteville Factory, in this State; and lie • further stated that this young establishment produced better fabrics at less than 5 cents per yard, than the Northern mills customa rily produce at 5 1-4 in consequence both of the diminished expense of transporting the raw material to the mills, and also of, the diminished detcreoration of the cotton by exposure to rain, mud, &c. 1 heard some disappointment expressed ] ihat the Address was not more oratorical— that it dealt rather in figures of arithmetic I than fiimrpq nf spoeeh display of rhetoric—nothing in short of the ad captandum in the effort. It was a plain, elaborate, convincing lecture —which when scattered >road by the agency of the Press, will have a large effect in removing the pre judices which now exist against mechanical industry. 1 have not time, before the mail closes, to enlarge, and therefore write myself Yours ever, W. C. R. THE AMERICAN ART UNION. The November Huttetin contains an etch ing of Leutzc’s fine picture representing ‘‘the Attainder of Strafford,” which was purchased, for distribution, at a cost of #IOOO. There are two other pictures among the “ prizes” which cost each $1000; anil one—Jlr. Huntington’s “ Mary at tlieScpul chre” sold by the Artist for SI2OO. Va rious pictures at an average cost of SOOO are also included in the catalogue—making 1 the chance of obtaining a first class work ! better than it has ever been. Mr Parley’s! Outline Illustrations of “ Sleepy Hollow’’ j are spoken of by the cognoscenti, as even superior to those of “ Rip Van Winkle.”— Me scarcely doubt it, for his skill keeps j pace with his growing fame. ” e regret to have noticed recently in the Home Journal repeated attacks upon the •American Jlrt Union —purporting to he un selfish and even generous expositions of its unworthiness—its false pretentions, etc. — To well informed readers these diatribes will readily convey their own meaning—but j there are many not sufficiently ait fait in such matters who will take Mr. Willis’! spleen for gospel truth. Let us put such on their guard against too much credulity, j Without entering into a special defence ofj the Art Union upon any of the counts brought by the Home Journal against its claims to public confidence, wc will yet ven- | ture to suggest that the managers of the In- ! stitution are gentlemen of honor and integri ty—nnd quite above any unworthiness of conduct in the administration of its affairs. They neither squander the money of the unsuspecting patrons in festivals and sup pers; nor do they expend it—except by oc casional errors of judgement perchance, in the purchase of worthless pictures. They : have done a noble and important service to j Art and Taste in this country, and they will do yet more—under the fostering care j and favor of a people not to be deterred from generous co-operation in their efforts, 1 by interested misrepresentation in any 1 quarter. We have said but little of the “ Battle of j the Art Unions” —as the strife between the j ‘ American’ and ‘ International’ has been 1 termed—simply because we regretted its j existence —willing that both should flourish. Had we felt that the existence of both to- j | gether impossible—or even doubtful—our j ! sympathies—our sense of justice and our \ j love of country would have arrayed us on i the side of the American Institution.— Around this we would have all the friends | of Art in America rally with zeal and spirit, j W'e believe it to be worthy—in its design in j its management and in its influence—of the ! | largest degree of public favor—and we have not been slow to cluiin this in its behalf. In concluding this hasty notice let us ! once more invoke our readers to send in j their subscriptions without delay—and en- I sure for themselves, a copy of Smillies en graving of Cole’s Allegorical picture of “ Youth” —also of Barley’s Outlines —be- sides a chance at some of the finest prizes j ever distributed. CALIFORNIA. We have another long Chapter of News from this land of wonders. The most im portant item perhaps is the adoption of a i State Constitution, by the Convention called for that purpose. Great unanimity appears to have prevailed in the Convention, which j consisted, in about equal numbers, of native ; Californians and Americans. The Slavery question is thus settled by the Convention : “ Sec. XVII. Neither Slavery nor In voluntary Servitude, unless for the punish ! ment of crime, shall ever be tolerated in this State.” It is stated that there were 300 vessels in the port of San Francisco and that the pop ulation of that city was estimated at 100,- i 000! Rich placers have been discovered on Trinity river, and a remarkable vein of gold on the rancho of Col. Fremont, on the Mariposas river. Os the latter Bayard Taylor, in aletter to tlic -Veto York Tribune j says : “ It is nothing less than n vein of gold in tlic solid rock —a bona fide mine, the first j which has been found in California. Whe ther it was first detected by a party of Son | omans or by the company which Col. F. or j ganized last Spring, and which has since , been working in the same locality, is a dis i puted point, though I believe the credit is \ ; due to the latter. At any rate the gold is j there, and in extraordinary abundance. I ‘ ! saw some specimens which were in Col. Frc- 1 i mont’s possession. The stone is a redish I | quartz, filled with rich veins of gold, and far surpassing the specimens brought from North Carolina and Georgia.” OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY. The Annual Commencement Exercises of this Institution, opened on Sunday, the 11th I inst., as we learn from the Federal Union, ] with a oermou from itie President, and on I Monday evening the prize declamations of the Sophomores took place. The Junior exhibition occurred on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Commencement Day, both Houses of the Legislature having adjourned the Chapel was crowded. The “ first honor” was divided between James Stacy of Liberty county and R. A. Houston of Woodstock. The Anniversary j Oration was delivered by Wm. 11. Crawford. ! The Union says : “ The Degree of A. 11. was conferred on the thirteen young gentlemen of the graduating class, and that of A. M, on several of the Alumni of the Institution. Immediately j after degrees were conferred, Rev. Mr. ’ Rogers of Augusta, in the name of the gen- i I tlemcn who had officiated as Judges in the Sophomore prize declamation, awarded the honors to the successful competitors. These were Mr. B. B McCraw and Mr. Samuel j a.*—. tSL. vZM,. luigcis was ms tiuguished for the beauty of its conceptions, i the chastencss of its language, and the grace of its delivery. The subject of Mr. Crawford’s discourse was Georgia, her power, resources and , prospects. It was an address replete with J sound sense and practical views—such for the most part as met a cordial response in bosom of every Georgian. our (Gossip Column. Connundrums. Why is the principal officer of the City of Washington a great musician ? Because he is de Mayor. (De Meyer.) Why is a carriage full of ladies like a cer tain State ? Because it has a she-cargo. (Chicago.) Why is a hand-cuffed man not a lawyer- Because he is not a bare-wrister. (Bar j rister.) Why is the Editor of a certain paper like a pair of socks ? Because he’s been-knit. (Bennett.) What great K ing would a Scotchman name if speaking of a certain piece of music ? j Solo, mon! (Solomon.) What small insect is one of the largest animals ? The ma'am-moth. (Mammoth.) Why is a blooded horse greater than the whole white race ? Because he is a racer. Why is a boot maker the most generous j and unselfish of men ? \EN3SKiiW Because he gives his last and awl (all) for the benefit of his friends. What word of four syllables can be spelled with three figures and two letters . J Extenuate—X 10 U 8. Why is one of our poets like ttio Irish giant ? Because lie’s a tony; fellow. (Longfellow.) Why is one’s head under anew hat, like f a man just up from a sick bed ? Recause it is re-covered. Why is one encouraging a good cause, at the same time very immoral ? Because he is a-betting. Our Foreman is responsible for the above. He perpetrated them, according to his own ! confession, in cold blood ! Don’t you think he ought to be /)-ished ? By the way, why is'said Foreman likely j to sustain any assertion he may make ? Because he is continually getting proofs. Speaking of puns, here are two capital ! ones from old Dartmouth. Students are 1 getting rather “ smart,” up there in tire I Granite State. Why is the Sophomore class, studying trigonometry, like the Scribes nnd Pliari | sees of old ? i Because it is a wicked generation seeking a si me, &c. The Sophs, retort by the following : Why is the Freshmen recitation room like that remarkable tree whose loaves quiror in the lightest breeze ? Because it is an ass pen —(aspen.) Importance of Punctuation. In the list of receipts for August, of the i American Tract Society, #ll 00 are cred ited to “ Big Flatt Emily Smith!” The | printer who “ set ” that, ought to be “ lock | ed up” and fed on “ pie,” till he learns the use of commas. ; A Cosmopolitan Fair. The project of a World's Mechanics’Fair i was originated, we believe, by Prince Al bert. A large meeting, presided over by the Mayor, took place in Egyptian Hall, London, on the 17th ult., in reference to this cosmopolitan exhibition of industry.— “ It is proposed to be held at Hyde Park, in a building constructed for the purpose, a mile long, at an expense of £IOO,OOO. — Prizes are to be given away from £SOOO downward, to tho value of £20,000. The total expense es this “ world’s convention,” 1 for the encourngemont of art, is computed | at £IOO,OOO, at least, and there arc no misgivings as to raising it. Prince Albert , has consented to act as President, and su | perintend the enterprise.” j We risk nothing in predicting that Amc j rican skill and genius will be well repre sented there. We trust that every State in our Union will send specimens of her me chanical ingenuity and talent to the “ World’s Fair !” * American and Foreign Stationery. In our advertising columns there will be found, to-day, the card of Messrs. Smith & Peters of Now York, whose facilities for supplying every order in their line, and whose obliging manners and prompt atten tion to the execution of orders are unsur passed. We cordially commend their estab lishment to the patronage of Booksellers and Stationers in the South. Gray's Elegy. This celebrated lyric has been translated into the French, German, Italian, Portu guese, Latin, Greek and Hebrew languages ! Tiie translator into the Hebrew is an Ita lian scholar, M. Venturine, who thinks that Gray drew the whole of his Elegy from the Bible, a supposition which he supports jby quoting from the Vulgate passages pa rallel ts the verses of the poem ! j Bon Repos. Wc have received the following answer to the Enigma sublislied in our last: SIR HILARY’S PRAYER. Sir Hilary's prayer at Agincourt, In that old age when war was sport, Though tine* was better far than some Which from the lips of preachers come: “Good,” first, to all the brave and proud Who see to-morrow’s sun ; And “ Rest,” with her cold quiet cloud, To those who find their de-.vey shroud Before the day is done ! Good-Rest to all the sweet blue eyes That weep when a warrior nobly dies! Ernest. (Pur 33001 x (Table. Tiie Poet's Offrrino : fur 1850. Edited by Sarah Joscpba Hale. One elegant vol. Bvo. Philadelphia : Grigg, Elliot & Cos., 1850, Mrs. Hale has rendered a most accepta ble service to the public in compiling this very handsome volume, and the publishers have given it a dress at once creditable to them and worthy of the merit of the work. It is published as an Annuary—for the ensu ing New Year —but it possesses a value that will be pciennial —inasmuch as it contains under heads, alphabetically arranged, the very choicest extracts from British and American Poetry. Mrs. Hale’s well known !3ic tins been most carefully and judicious ly exercised in collecting and setting these “ gems ” of thought and feeling—and she has evidently ransacked the caskets of botli hemispheres with a most diligent zeal. As a specimen of the copiousness of the work ; we may mention that there arc about four j hundred passages quoted upon the single ’ topic of Love. Some four hundred authors are quoted in the work, of whom about one third are American. The embellishments of the volume are worthy of their name, being truly beautiful mezzotints of large size. We bespeak for this work a generous reception. Memoirs of the Life of William Wirt, Attorney General of the United states By John P. Kenn -dy. In two vols. Bvo. Phila delphia : Lea & Blanchatd, 1849. We have not met with two more agreeable volumes than these in a long time. They arc replete with interest and information, and will abundantly repay the reader for the time lie may devote to them It was to be supposed that the life of such a man as William Wirt would furnish rich material for a biography—and of this there remains no doubt ; but a good subject requires a good biographer, and Mr. Kennedy has proved himself to be such. His contribu tions to American Literature have not been numerous, but they have certainly possess ed high merit. Ilia novel entitled “ Horse Shoe Robinson” is deservedly popular, and “ Swallow Barn” scarcely less so. In bio graphy however he is even more successful | than in fiction, and wethiuk the public will support the critics in rendering a favorable j verdict upon this, we believe, liis first con- j tribution to the annals of his country. We have no space to enter upon un elabo- ; rate analysis of his delightful volumes ; but can most cordially recommend them us abounding with pleasing incident, amusing anecdote, refreshingly natural letters— and a charming vein of genial sympathy, with a truly noble character —into which they yield a clear insight. The Leaflets of Memory, An Illuminated Journal for 1860. Edited by Reynoll Coates, M. 1). Philadelphia : E. 11. Butler & Cos. This is in every sense of the word a magni ficent gift-book. Its typography, paper, en graving, and, above all, its illuminations, are faultless. It is bound moreover in the antique stylo with sunk panelled sides, and is quite as elegant a specimen of art as wc have ever seen of American origin. The frontispiece is a fine mezzotint of Stcinhau scr’s statuary—Hero and Leander. The il luminated Proem is one of the most brilliant specimens of the unique art of color-print ing yet produced in this country. The lit erary contents are both original and selec- j ted, and altogether it is one of the richest and rarest books of the scasoe. Proverbial Philosophy ; By Martin Ftirqua har Tupper, A. M., with twelve characteristic illostmtlMw. I'liiUdvVhia: E. 11. Butler & Cos. This is a sumptuous copy of Mr. Tupper’s chef d'ouvre —an Edition de luxe worthy of the palace—and rivalling, in every ap pointment, the costly bocks of the London press. Wc doubt if Englind has given her poet son an array so elegant und praise worthy as Messrs. Butlci & Cos. have done. Mr. Tupper lias reason tt be proud of his cis-Atlantic fame. This vdume like others from tho same enterprising and tasteful ; publishers is bound with panelled sides—an I oval, bordered with delicate tool work. Wc ! greatly admire it for its chaste elegance. The Women of the Old and New* Testa ment. A .Series of Portraits, with character istic descriptions. By several American Cler gymen. Edited by Wm. B. Sprague, D. D. It is a most gratifying evidence of the ad vancing taste of this country that such vol umes as this are profitably published. A year ago the Messrs. Appleton ventured on a hazardous experiment of issuing a vol ume in royal octavo —entitled “ The Wo men of the Bible.” Its reception was a brilliant one—and now we have its compa nion—still more exquisite than that. It | embraces eighteen original engravings—ex ecuted upon steel by the best artists—and representing some of the most distinguished female characters of the Sacred Scriptures— to wit: The Virgin Mary, Sarah, Elizabeth, Miriam, Anna, Raitab, Herodias, The Le vite’s Wife, Woman of Samaria, Zipporali, The Canaanitish Woman, The Witch of | Endor, Daughter of Jarius, Widow ofNain, I Miclial, Martha, Mary Magdalene, nnd i Bathsheba. These are all, of course, ideal portraits— but expressive of the artist’s conceptions of the various characters as portrayed in the Bible. There is much felicity displayed in these embodiments—and none, we think, can contemplate the exquisite and wonder ful beauty of Bathsheba—or gaze upon the radiant and triumph-beiming face of Mi riam, without feeling that both are the in spiration of truth. The influence of such a hook as this in creating and moulding the tastes of the young cannot be fully estimated. It is a source ofhappincss as positive as it is inde finable to tho cultivated mind, and we envy not the feelings of that individual whe could look coldly upon such a volume as that wc have been describing. Avery lim ited edition only has been published, and those who desire to procure it, should apply to tlieir bookseller at once. i Harvest Gleanings, A Holiday Book. Edited by M. A. Dwight. New York: Gates, Sted man & Cos. 1850. This very pretty volume is worthy of its modest but suggestive title. It does not not purport to be an annual—though we think such a book might advantageously appear every year. Its pages which con tain “ fruits from various fields,” are ar ranged in a tastefully ornamental border— giving them a very graceful appearance. Its literary contents arc varied and exceed ingly entertaining. The Floral IveKpSaki;, for 1850. Edited by John Keese. One vol. 4to. With forty-six colored plates. Now York : Leavitt & Trow. Who does not love flowers —“the alpha bet of Angels” as they have been poetically called ? To those who do, we commend this superb volume —radiant with the beauty of the garden and of the fields, and replete with botanical information—communicated in a graphic and pleasing style. There cannot be a more appropriate gift to youth and beauty than a buuk like this—so sugges tive of all those sweet qualities vliich give a charm to friendship and zest tolove. Let our readers bcur it in mind whea they are selecting ‘ tokens ’ for the approaching hol idays. Gems of Beauty, or the Literary Gift for 1850. Edited by Emily l’ercival. Boston : Phillips Sampson & Cos. This is one of the first class annuals—ele gant in all its belongings and reflecting great credit upon all concerned in its “get ting up.” There are many beautiful plates in it. but “Pauline” is the gem. Thccn gravings and the literary contents are all new, and it is saying but little in its behalf when wc pronounce it, in every respect, a beautiful book. Exercises in Greek Prose Composition, adap ted to the first Book of Xenophon’s Anabasis. By James R. Boise, Prof, of Greek in Brown University. New York: 1). A]pleton & Cos 1849. Wo did not dream, when some fifteen years ago we and the author of the book before us, were chums at college, that we should ever bear the relation of critic and ! author. Old acquaintance might justify j us in noticing as favorably as possible a , book by a college mate —but apart from such considerations there is that Prof, j Boise's work which demands our approba- : tion. It is ,un attempt to familiarize the tyro in Greek with the style and idioms of J Xenophon—the work being adapted to the’ first book of the Anabasis. No purer model l could be set before the student, and Pro- fessor Boise’s plan of giving Greek sentences , like those of Xenophon with English para- j graphs and vocabularies to explain the’ text, is both unique and judicious. History or thk French Revolt nox in 1848. ! By Alphose Do Lamartine. Translated by j F. A. llurivage and Win. S. Chase. First Am. Ed. Two vols in oue, 12mo. Boston : i Phillips, Sampson & Cos. No ordinary interest belongs to a book | devoted to so eventful a topic as the late J French Revolution, by one who bore so conspicuous a part in tho new government it achieved, ns Lamartine. A statesman — an historian—an essayist and a poet—dis tinguished moreover in every one of those characters, the name of Lamartine gives prestige to a book. His account of the great events of February, 1848, in the very heart of France—events which have since shaken Europe to its centre, and the consequences of which are still progressive, cannot fail to excite the most earnest attention of the render. Next to having jt in the original is the pleasure of a good English version— and we will do the translators the justice to say that their labor could hardly have j been excelled in the qualities of fidelity and perspicuity. Lamartine’s work is like his own mind—comprehensive and full of en ergy. The great hero and the earnest sclio j lar stand confessed in its graphic pages.— Rapid, impetuous and excited are many of his narrations —in unison certainly with the scenes he portrays —but beneath all this, there is a deep under current of phi losophic contemplation and judgment. Tho Revolution of 1848, he regards ns “ the continuation of that of 1789—with fewer el ements of disorder and more elements of progress. lie looks beyond the surface and discovers the moral idea involved in the national outbreak. Our limits fail jus to notice the work at length. We re | mark a peculiarity of style—in which the author speaks of himself—in the third per son. As he shared so largely in the events he describes, he may have adopted this mode io avoid apparent egotism. We re- . commend all who would have a clear per ception of the last Revolution in l’aris, to read this interesting book. Picture Lessons. Illustrating Moral Truth, l'or the us” of Infant .Schools, Nurseries, Sun- ] day Schools and Family Circles. Fhiladel ph:a: Am. S. S. Union Tnis is an admirable idea well carried out. A large folio volume, comprising ten colored plates and as many pages of text ; printed in very large type —illustrative of “ moral truth.” Beautiful pictures they are too ; such as would not only make the I eyes of tho child sparkle with delight—but | also convey pleasure to the hearts of “ chil dren of a larger growth.” This work ought to be in every house vhere there are young children, susceptible of moral impressions, j and learning to read. : 1. The Domestic Pkactick of Hydropathy: with Fifteen Engraved Illustrations. By Ed ward Johnson, M. D. 2. Outlines of a New Theory of Disease, Applied to Hydropathy; with Observations on the Errors Committed in the l’raetice Os Hydropathy. By the Late II Fraucke, Di rector of the Hydropathic Institution at Alex andersbad, Bavaria. Translated from tho Ger man, By Robert Baikie, M. D. “ .Magna eit veritas, et pravalebit.” NewYotk: Jehu Wiley, 1849. These are both able works on the Water Cure, and will, we doubt not, meet with great favor among the friends of the new system. Candid enquirers on this subject cannot read them without a greater or less degree of satisfaction ami profit. The work of Dr. Johnson is a complete ! manuel of Hydropathic Practice, and, as such, is superior to any other work with j which we are acquainted. After some ad mirable general observations on the various modes of applying water to the cure of dis ease, the author proceeds to give, in alpha betical order, the symptoms and mode of treatment of each disease. Dr. Johnson is a regularly educated physician, and is not 1 quite so radical in his notions as most Hy -1 dropathists. The second work on our list is rather a I theoretical than a practical one. It goes deeply into®the philosophy of the Water Treatment, and evinces a great deal of pa tient investigation, ami deep thought. * £ljc intcrarii tllorlir. Egypt and its Monuments. The promis ed volume by Rev. Dr. Hawks upon this prolific theme has been issued from the elc- j ! gartt press of Putnam. We shall notice it; Isoon. AMe us Work by Miss Pardoe. A Life] of Mary de Medici is announced as in pre-j ; paration by Miss Pardoe —whose “ Memoirs of Francis the First of France,” have just been republished by Lea & Blanchard of Philadelphia. Herman Melville’s Mew Work. The Harpers announce for immediate publica tion, anew work by the author of “ Typce.” It is entitled “ Reburn.” We look l'or it with interest. “ Dark Scenes from History,” by James the novelist, is about to be published by the Harpers. Phillips Sf Sampson are about to publish anew work by Rev. Mr, Judd, author of “ Margaret.” <£lje m iDorlif. The steamer America reached Halifax on the 15th inst. She brings dates from Lon don to the 2d inst., and from Paris to the Ist inst. England. The English press devotes much space to the consideration of the Ca- i i nadian annexation address. Tlte London Times says, by whomsoever proposed or] concocted, it reflects great credit upon the] tact, skill, and adroitness of its author.— . lit speaking of the annexation of Canada to the United States, the Times says that the] conduct of England will be directed by mo- ] j tives of prudence and interest alone. If they think they can do without Canada, then ’ and then only will they give up Canada.— They will not cetle those harbors which must ever command tiie mouth of the St. Lawrence, and protect the trade of the Atlantic. France. The French Ministry has ro-j signed or been dismissed, because of their disinclination to sustain the views embodied ! in the President's letter to M. Ney, rela ting to the affairs of Rome. Great excite ment existed in Paris in consequence, but the President was firm, and has written a letter to the Assembly, which the London Times characterizes as imprudent hut spi rited. He has formed anew Cabinet which wholly represents tho views of the Prcsi* dent and a majority of the Assembly. Intelligence of tho dismissal of the French Ministry was received in Londouon Thurs day, and caused much surprise and excite ment. The London Times Bays it is a clear and definite signification of the sweeping mea sure by which the French President has changed his whole administration, and we must suppose that Louis Napoleon intends , to convey to France and the world liisinten- j tion to assume in his own person, tho su-| preme direction of tho affairs of the licpub i lie. “ Men are needed,” says the Presi dent, “ who can comprehend the necessity of a single direction of a firm character, und ] a wise necessity of action as well as of j works.” The Times continues: “Louis Napoleon lms placed himself between absolute suc -1 cess, crowned with absolute power, and ] certain destruction.” j M. Thiers, M. Mole and Gen. Changar | nicr, support tho new ministry, but have ! too much prudence, it is said, to join it. Pome. Assassinations of the French sol diers continued at the latest dates. It is expected that the Pope will return soon, and that the French army will leave ! immediately. j Great hostility was still maintained to ’ wards the Pope. A correspondent of the London Times Bays that if the Pope returns to Rome, it must be under tho protection of foreign bayonets. Austria and Hungary. The fiends who are nicknamed rulers in Austria, not satis fied with the human blood tliey have shed, j still continue their sanguinary career.— 1 The wretch Haynau has been appointed 1 civil and military governor of Hungary. Russia. There is nothing new from Rus sia relative to the difficulty with Turkey about the Hungarian refugees. Spain. The new American minister has ! formally presented himself, and with much tact and skill disclaimed, in the name of the President, the doings of the party who proposed to seize on Cuba ¥IS |I |i,am 7 THE SHAKSPKARE CALENDAR. Prepared for Richards’ Weekly Uazette. November 18th.—Ilenry Cooke the Ar tist died. 1700. “ Wrought he not well, that painted this V 9 [Titus Andronicus , Act i, Scene 1. November 19th. Died the prisoner known as the “ Man willi the Iron Mask.” 1703 “ But that I am forbid To tell the secrets of 1115 prison-houso 1 would a tale unfold, whose lightest word Would harrow up thy soul.** [Hamlet Act i, Scene 5. November 20tli. —Great Britain declar ed in a stats of Blockade. 1800. “ This England never did, (nor never shall) Lie at the proud foot of a conqueror.* * [King John , Act Yj Scone 7. November 21st—Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth. 1020. *• Alack the night comes on, and the bleak winds Do sorely ruffle : for many miles about There's scarce a break.” [Hi tig Lear , Act ii, Scene 4. 1 November 22nd.—Robert Lord Clive died. 1708. “ Lo now prosperity begins to mellow And drop into the rotten mouth of death.** [Richard 111. Act iv, Scene 4. November 23rd.—C barter of Now Eng- I land granted to the Plymouth Colonists.— 1022. *• I extend my hand to them thu*, q icnching my familiar smilo with an austere ngard of con trol,” [Tu’clflh Night, Act ii, Seenc 6. November 2-4th.—Laurence Sterne born. 1713. “ Sir, your wit ambles, it goes easily.” [Much ado abont nothing, Actv, Seen * 1. 11l A ii ii J A 1j £ 3 In Athens, on the 22nd inst., by the Rev. A. Church, Mr. Beverly A. Thornton, of Libert county, Ga., to Miss Georgia A. Lamar, of the former place. 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