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Every citizen, who cherishes one spark of the spirit of the Revolution, should contribute some thing towards mitigating the uncompromising ten dency of this selfish passion, ‘ihe selection of our public functionaries should be the result of the pure principles of patriotism, and not because they belong to this or that particular faction. In urging upon the different portions of our confed eracy the evil tendency of encouraging sectional prejudices, we cannot too severely rebuke that pseudo philanthropy through which one part of our country seems to be willing to sacrifice the union itself for the accomplishment of an object which can have no practical bearing upon their own happiness or welfare, result in the inevitable misery, morally and physically, of those whom they seek to benefit. The constitution is plain upon this subject, and when the great mass of the people are ready for such an alteration in that in strument as will entirely abolish the institution, it will be so amended, and not before. It must be painful to every true lover of his country, to wit ness the favor with which foreign intermedlers, upon this subject, are received in certain quarters of the Union. It is not always through accredited ministers, that foreign influence is brought to bear upon the sectional jealousies that threaten to di vide a powerful republic. More insidious and covert, but not the less ineffectual, means are often resorted to for the purpose of bringing about the desired result. We should look upon all such foreign influence, whether directed to the aboli tionists of the North, or the free-trade abstractions of the South, as equally unfriendly to the peace of our land and the permanency of the republic. One, who knew too well the dangers to which our government would be exposed from such inter ferance, has truly remarked, “against the insid ious wiles of foreign influence, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influ ence is one of the most baneful foes of republi can governments. But that jealousy, to be use ful, must be impartial, else it becomes the instru ment of the very influence to be avoided, instead of a defence against it. Excessive partiality for one foreign nation, and excessive dislike of an other, cause those whom they actuate to see dan ger only on one side, and serve to veil, and even secure, the arts of influence on the other. Real patriots, who may resist the intrigues of the fa vorite, are liable to become suspected and odious; while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their in terests.” One of the means by which these unhappy in fluences are to be counteracted in some degree, is the general diffusion of useful knowledge, and associations,suchasyouhave founded are well cal culated, by the facts which they collect in rela tion to the history of our country, and the events connected with the formation of our country, to foster a love of country and keep alive the pure spirit of the revolution. Throw open also the door of science and literature to all. Elevate the standard of public education. Let our legisla tors learn that money judiciously expended in this way, is “ like bread cast upon the waters which shall be gathered after many days.” Instill into the rising generation and the multitudes of for eigners, who seek liberty and protection under our equal and just laws, the principles of our consti tution. Hold up to them the example of our revolutionary patriots, and those illustrious states men who succeeded them —teach them to value, above all price, the inestimable privilege they ex ercise in voting for the framers and administrators of the law, Let each one feel that his suffrage may turn the scale in favor or against the true interests of his country. Keep an ever watchful eye upon the insidious and insinuating wiles of the demagogues, as opposed to the spirit of our forefathers. Demagogues are the natural fruit of republics ; and the fabled upas could not be more poisenous or desolating to the soil from which it springs. Envious of his superiors, panting for honors which he is conscious he can never de serve, endowed with no other faculties than cun ning and an impudent hardihood, reckless of con sequences, and grovelling alike in spirit and mo tive, the demagogue seeks first to cajole the peo ple, then to corrupt, and last of all to betray and ruin them. When he has brought down the high to a level with himself, and depressed the low till they are pliant to his will, his work is achieved.— The treachery of a Cataline or a Borgia may be detected by a fortunate accident, and crushed in its infancy ; but the demagogue, under his pan oply of falsehood and chicane, may gradually sap the foundations of social order, and his coun try may be left with no other recompense for the ruin he has wrought and the mischief he has caused, than the poor consolation of execrating his name.” Let us remember, then, that men have feelings and moral sentiments that require education and training as well as the intellect. How often do we find the most enlarged minds combined with moral principles of the lowest grade. Hence the necessity for lostering and cherishing our reli gious institutions ; and we cannot recommend too strongly to every sincere patriot the following lan guage of the FATHER OF HIS country : “ Os all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensi ble supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert those great props of the duties of men and citi- zens. The mere politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and cherish them. A volume could not trace all their connections with private and public felicity. Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, it the sense oi obligation de sert the oaths which are the instruments ol inves tigation in courts of justice? And let us, with caution, indulge the supposition that moralhy can be maintuined without religion. W hatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and expe rience, both, forbid us to expect that National Morality can prevail in exclusion ol religious principles.” isiisfli reS'WEia From the Detroit Daily \dvertiser. A TRIP ANTICIPATIVE TO CALIFORNIA, VIA THE HALLO IT. TO SET SAIL FROM NHV-TOEK ON THE SEVENTEENTH INST. “ 1 have had these earthly visions, And nohle aspirations in my youth,’ To make my own the mind of other men, ‘] he enlightener of nations ; and to rise, 1 knew not whither —it might be to fall.— Byron. A locomotive’s like a pretty girl Much puffins does incline a lass to rail, As the bright sparks around the bells will whirl, While in her train she carries many a mail; Though nine times out of ten you’ll find her tender , If you but raise th 'e-steam, ’twill notollend her. Dropping all irony , ’tis a machine That answers (barring some break-neck disaster,) Well to the progress of the age. I mean That yankee impetus to do things faster Than our fore fathers—live, love, trade, and travel, For time is money —and that stops all cavil, Sails, horses, coaches now are thrown aside, For steam and lightning, and an express letter, To go a thousand miles to an impatient bride, Or serve a capias on some leg-bail debtor, Flies on a magic flash, and in a minute, The knave is nabbed as soon as you begin it. I had a dream. Reading of Robjohn's ship Aerial, I smoked myself asleep ; (A meerscliam pendant from my nether lip) Tobacco I prefer to Bacchus, much, to keep Off melancholy : would a bachelor take A short siesta, after his beef-steak. Bold Doedalus of whom the Greek bard sings, When from the temple’s dizzy top he flew, I saw, as through the clouds he waved his wings Up to the sun, till lost to mortal view; But Phoebus waxing warm, indignant felt— You know the rest, how wax like love will melt. The hero of the seven-league boots skipped by Leaping the vales and mountains at a hop ; Old wrinkled hags on broom-sticks sailed the sky, And the heath witches too, who tried to stop Pale Tam O’Slianter, as he swift did flee, On Mag's back, wi’ a drappie in his ee. Presto, I stood in Gotham. Mast, dome, spire, Towered round, while Babel Broadways countless faces, Poured in the Park, where sea-nymphs never tire In spouting jets d ’ cau —not Long Island races Drew such such a crowd, when conquering Peytona Made fashionable ton pay, liis proud owner. Suspended, like Mahomet’s coffin, in mid air, Anchored, self-buoyant, rocking to and fro, With flags and streamers gaily fluttering, there Lay the Balloon ship ; long, black and low; As novelists say. a rakish looking craft, Os india-rubber, oval, fore and aft. Springing aboard, I heard the Captain shout, Now cut her loose my lads and let all go ! (I at the cabin window then was leaning out, To take a last fond look on things below,) The steam-pipe hissed—l heard the water boil, And felt like shuffling oft’ this “ mortal coil.” Ten thousand hats, ten thousand loud hurras Went up, while every eye-ball from its socket Seemed starting, as ins’.anter to the stars, We shot, like a bomb-shell or Congreve rocket, A hundred miles an hour ! Such was the speed Our great Columbus for the voyage agreed. When five miles high or so, a nor’east wind Swept us along the blue etherial tide. Counties and States, as rapidly behind We left them, looked like green farms side by side. The Mississippi dwindled to a thread, The Alleghanies to a small pin head. Missouri’s praries and vast forests seemed, Upon the waltzing earth, to move like flies; Cities, as on their steeples sunbeams streamed, Like diamond broaches blazed upon our eyes! Mazeppa’s steed could not with us keep pace, When at his heels the wolves howled in hot chase. The sun was setting in the purple wave, As we looked down upon a lovely lake, In a sweet valley, which it cools and laves, With a crystal freshness. Here, resolved to make A western Mecca to his prophet, stands The Mormon pilgrim, on its peaceful sands. ********** On, on we scud; and now the mighty moon Rushed up the horrizon, and the burning stars, Like large lamps swinging from heaven’s ceiling, soon Lit the dark, solemn dome, while angry Mars With blood-red beams of vengeance, in his sphere Quivered, to see a strange foe on the field appear. Dim, giant peaks, and pyramids of snow Collossal, suddenly loomed up in sight; The Rocky Mountains —and Chimborazo Belched out its flames sublimely bright; Eagles and condors from their eyries screamed, And swooped, as like a comet past we gleamed. Morn, like a rosy milkmaid now awoke ; And the huge sun, a globe of liquid fire, Illumined the world, when on our vision broke, A scene which a poor poet would inspire. For poetry and poverty, alas! Are terms which everywhere synonymous pass. Mountain on mountain piled* of glittering gold ! Dazzling the helmsman, like those sinbad saw. All hands on deck ran, panting, to behold The El Dorado—when a sudden flaw, Struck and capsized us! and quick as wink Oh, horror! the balloon began to sink! Swifter and swifter like rash Phaeton’*; tall, Down circling thro’ the misty guh we sped ; Gasping, in vain for help 1 tried to call— Till bang against the floor hit heel and head . I woke —fell flat, and, muttered what an nss ! To be so gammoned and humbugged by GAS. W. 11. c * * * * Detroit, April 8, 1849. A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY. SAVANNAH, THURSDAY MAY 3, 1849. AGENTS. Mr. J. M. Boardman is our Agent for Macon. Mr. S. IS. Box for Rome. Mr. Robt. E. Seyle for the State of South Carolina. Many persons ask the question, “ Will you succeed in your enterprize ? ” Others again say, your paper is too small. To the query our reply is, we have never doubted of suc cess, because our aim is to deserve it, by presenting good material, well printed. The- second is more dependant on the public than ourselves. We have “cut the garment ac cording to the cloth,” or in other words prefer, if the pub lic properly patronizes the effort—and we have thus far every assurance of the sact —to increase the size according to the patronage we receive, we shall continue “to labor and to wait;” and we ask, as a kindness from each of our subscri bers, to procure for us one subscriber more ; the effort may cost them but little, the end will be, that in four months they will receive a paper one third larger than the present size. At the South we labor under great disadvantages in sustain ing a literary enterprize. Our writers are gentlemen con nected with professions and we must of course wait their convenience. A sparce population makes it expensive and difficult to procure subscribers, and the many failures in this field create a want of confidence in such as would succeed by a little timely assistance in the way of subscriptions. Our policy as Southerners is to foster every effort that tends to strengthen our own institutions. The building of machine shops and factories, and the employment of mechanics will tend more to the wealth of the South, and the peace of the country, than all the essays that can be witten. THE TRUE INTERESTS OF MECHANICS. To give as much as they can for what they get—to aim nt excellence in their business—to apply as fast as their means will permit lahwr-saving machines to their trades, to facilitate and cheapen their productions. They will then have no cause to fear competition. A COMFORTABLE HOME. The other day we had the pleasure of visiting the new and comfortable home of our friend and brother mechanic Charles Van Horn, the workmanship of which is excellent, aud its apartments are conducive to convenience and com fort. May he ever enjoy the sentiments expressed by Thompson in the Seasons— “ Home is the resort Os love, of joy, of peace, and plenty, where, Supporting and supported, polished friends, Aud dear relations, mingle into bliss. 13F The Phoenix Fire Company, of Charleston, will visit our city on the ninth, they will be received at the wharf by Oglethorpe and Washington Fire Companies and escorted to their quarters; and on Thursday evening, 10th inst., a Ball will be given them at Oglethorpe Hall. r.F* The Savannah Brass Band will give a concert at Armory Hall This Evening. MAY DAY. What scenes of delight, what sweet visions she brings Os freshness, of gladness and mirth— Os fair sunny glades where the butter cup springs, Os cool gushing fountains, of rose-tinted wings, Os birds, bees, and blossoms, all beautiful things, Whose brightness rejoices the earth ! Mrs . A. B. Welby. Such was our May Day, and nature’s gladness was re llected on the countenances of all. The volunteer corps pa raded in all their strength; in the ranks of the older com panies side b}* side could be seen the veteran of forty years and the recruit. In the afternoon the children had a May Party at the Barracks ; and the Riflemen at Woodland Re treat. SEMI ANNUAL REPORT OF GRAND DIVISION SONSOF TEMPERANCE. Divisions reported to 31st March 150 Admitted 4559 members. Rejected 50 “ Suspended 90 “ Reinstated 71 “ * Expelled 225 “ V iolated pledge, first time. 290 “ Signed over 96 “ Violated pledge, second time, 36 *• Deaths 11 “ Total number members (150 Divis.) 7344 “ Amount received by Subordinates $17,284 19 “ paid for Benefits 845 82 “ “ “ Expenses 8,765 00 Cash on hand in Treasurys of Sub. Divisions 9,123 46 Total number of Divisions 181 What glorious results does this statement present of the prosperity of the Order in this State. Charters have been granted to 70 divisions, since the annual meeting in Octo ber last, and 5000 members added to the army of Love, Purity, and Fidelity. Onward, onward is the march of Truth, the walls of Jericho begin to shake—the prayers of the widow and orphan are being heard and answered. * Don’t put too much confidence in a lovers vows and sighs,’ said our Mrs. Partington to her niece; ‘ let him tell you that you have lips like straw-berries and cream, cheeks like a tarnation, and an eye like an asterick, but such things oft ner come from a tender head than a tender heart* STOCKWELL'S PANORAMA OF THE MISSISSIPPI r, VEr The exhibition of this great work of Art closed in this city last night, and its immense success has fully justified the high commendations which the press of St. Louis, New Orleans &c. had bestowed upon it, and but confirmed our own enthu siastic opinion that if once seen, its merit would command sur cess. It has been so, and never have we seen a succession 0 f larger or more delighted audiences than have attended the theatre during the past two weeks. It leaves for Charleston this evening. The following letter is from the Rev. L. L. Alien, and j s published by permission of the author. It speaks for itself and must remove all doubt as to the truthfulness of this p l( .. torial illustration of the “Great Valley of the Mississippi River. SAVANNAH, April 23, 1849. Ales srs. Stock well Sf Weston : Gentlemen :—Through the courtesy which you kindly ex tended to the Clergymen of this city, I had the pleasure of witnessing “ StockiveWs Panorama of the Alississippi Bicer ” and was so highly delighted and enraptured with the entire painting, that I paid it a second visit, in company with a very intelligent and accomplished lady, a lover of the Fine Arts, especially Painting, with a most refined and exquisite taste, who expressed great pleasure and satisfaction throughout the exhibition. Being myself a resident of St. Louis Mo., and having repeatedly travelled the entire length of that noble river, the “ Father of Waters ,” from Fort SneJling and the Falls of St. Anthony, to the Gulf of Mexico, I unhesitatingly pronounce it most strikingly correct in every respect, so much so that I was enabled with the utmost ease to point out and name the places as the Panorama moved before that crowded audience, who seemed in doubt which to admire most the Art or Artist who had so skilfully and with such fidelity placed this work before them. My pleasure was greatly enhanced by the good taste of the Director who so beautifully and graphical ly described the picture. My bett wishes are most cheer fully tendered for your prosperty and happiness. I am, very respectfully. Your sincere friend, L. L. ALLEN, Late Chaplain U. S. A. in Mexico. The following is a list of Passengers per steamship Cherokee, Capt. Lyons, which cleared for New York, yesterday : G Westfield, lad}~, 4 children, and 2 servants, B ,J Cutter, lady, and servants, Dr J F Potter, lady, 4 children, and 2 servants, Mrs R Smith, Mrs McNeven, Mrs M II McAlister, Mrs George Gordon, Mrs Bogardus, Mrs McGregor, Mrs Penn Gaskill and 2 daughters, Mrs Wm H Davis and Son, Mrs J O Davis, Mt* Chester Moss and lady, Miss E B Neil, Miss M Campbell, Miss McAllister, Miss M E Lewis, Miss J B Park man, Miss H Bed low, Miss M Renshaw, Mr. Jno J Haley and lady, Dr M JNeven, Henry ( r Greenberg, Chas Greenberg, E W Ford, A Welles, Dr Wheeler, A L Searing, J M Middleton, J Cody, Dr Stilwell and lady, Mrs Ludlow, Mrs Childs and infant, W G Foote, A D Ramel, Mr Beech, II R Prince, Rev Wm Neil, N A Hardee, D B Nichols, Master C Gordon, A Gordon, A Stoddard, S B Parkman, J Hardee, J Lewis, Haley, Ludlow, J P Huger, J II Long ley, W B Hodgson, C Wollet, S Hamilton, and 40 steerage. Exports. —49o bales Colton, 30 bales Yarn, 38 bales Mdze., 5 bbls. Wax, 12 boxes Arrow Root, 37 pkgs Mdze. For “A Friend of the Family.” In compliance with the request of our friend of the Chit Chat, in your last number, viz: that some lady reader would fur uish a receipt for rendering home attractive, we present the following, hoping we shall be pardoned for differing with our friend, as to the duties and responsibilities of domestic life, in which Ilasband and Wife should be equal aud mutual sharers—resting solely upon the wife, that is what we term a one sided reasoning, or in other words, no reasoning at all* — That in the endeavor to accomplish this work, so important and necessary to the happiness of every family circle, there must exist united and active co-operation, in order to suc ceed, is very evident to our mind, and must indeed bo ob vious to every impartial observer. In the first place, let the husband provide for the comfort and necessities of his family, to the full extent that his circumstances will admit) and not only enter that home of comfort at first , filled with warm affections, bright hopes, and pleasing anticipations, but by duly cherishing, retain the one, and feel an assurance of living in the realization of the others. Then in the mutual interchange of confidence, both in the full possession of each other’s joys and sorrows, hopes and fears, (the only medium, through which kindly sympathies, can be called into exercise,) what other than pleasing results can be expected. To ex pect smiles and expressions of happiness, from a wife, when she is experiencing manifestations of sullenness, irritation and indifference on the part of the husband, is more than unreasonable, it is even repulsive, to the susceptible nature of a delicate woman. The annoyances of business are to be ex pected, in such cases, the man has the confidence of his wife, who is always interested in his concerns, and who never fails to lighten his burden, by self denial when needed, as well as her sympathy. Nor must the wife be supposed exempt from the petty trials and vexations that exist in domestic life* They often require as much fortitude for their endurance as do those of the husband, notwithstanding they may be of a less weighty character. We agree with our friend, that a w r ell regulated and orderly family, depends principally upon the exertions of the wife, but it is always ren dered more completely so by united effort, the absence of real interest in domestic concerns in the head of a family is closely observed by children, as w r ell as servants, whose province it is to abstract or deteriorate from the com fort as w T ell as the pleasures of home, if not under proper re striction. What feeling of defference, the presence ot a kind father, imparting in agreeable conversation instruction that children can obtain from scarcely any other source