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[WRITTEN FOR THE TIMES to SENTINEL.] A Scrap from Aunt Patty’s Scrap Bag. THE RED VELVET BODDICE. By Caroline Lee lifiit*. Aunt Patty rapped the lid of her golden snuff box, and called up a large pinch ot snuft, which seemed to have a reviving influence on her fac ulties, for when Estelle reminded her of Nora Shirland, and the Red Velvet Boddice, a more than usual gleam ol animation kindled in her faded eves. ... “Ah f yes,” said she, “Nora was a blessed lit tle creature, and I love to dwell upon the time when she was among us, lighting us all up, just like summer sunshine. She was so different from what we thought southern girls were, she didn’t want any waiting on in the world, and in stead of lying in bed till noon, as I’ve heard say they do, she was up with the lark, and out among the dews ot the morning. She was smarter and more industrious than halt the northern girls, though they think the ladies at the south do nothing but sit and he fanned with big bunches ot peacock’s leathers the live long day. Mr. Elmwood got so, that it seemed he couldn’t go no where else, but just where she was. He used to come most every night, as steady as the clock struck the hours, and no matter how folks were seated when he came, he was sure to get close to her, in a little time. One night, and 1 never did see him look so bright and piert before, he waited upon her to a party that was given to her, by one ot our j near neighbors. After she was dressed, and it j never took her long to lix herself, tnough she al- j ways looked as nice as anew bound Psalm book, she came into my room, for me to see her. “I couldn’t think of going. Aunt Patty,” says j she, giving a little flourish of her hands, so natu ral to her, without knowing if you approved my looks or not. How do you liae my ooddice . Do you think it looks too fine ? If it does, I will take it off, and wear something more sim ple.” “Bless your heart,” says TANARUS, “I wouldn’t have you take it off, on no account, it looks so nice and prettv. It fits you off* like a London (1011. I wonder what Mr. Elmwood will say to it.” “Don’t, Aunt Patty,” says she, “l want you all to understand that we are friends, the very i best f. lends in the world, nothing more.” “I think Nora will like Mr. St. Leger, says j Mrs. Worth, my niece Emma, who stepped in, j a few moments before. “ 1 hey say he isjus. te- i turned from Europe, and will be there to night. j He is the pride and boast of our town. I am j very glad he is come back, time enough for you j to see him!” “Is he very tall ?” says Nora laughing, “amt , has he fine black eyes,"and very graceful man ners ?” “Why, you must have seen him, says my ; niece Emma. “He is all that, and more. j “l have seen him oltsn in my mind s eye, says Nora. She began with a smile, but a soit of a pensive shade settled on her face, heiOie she stopped. Aunt Patty stopped, for Mrs. Worth opened the ! door and with her usual quiet, gentle tread ap proached the table on which ner veneiabe Aunt learned her palsied arm. “Emma,” said Aunt Patty, “I am gUd you have come in, just at this moment. I’m telling Estelle about Nora Shirland. recollect when she first met Mr. St. Leger, the night she wore her red silk velvet boddice, with a white muslin skirt, looking so sweet and modest. Here is a little scrap of it that l keep as choice as gold dust. Now, as 1 wasn tat that party, 1 j can’t say any thing about it. Aou take up the i storv now and finish it* Estelle vvill he glad j enough to hear it from you, instead of poor, pro sy Aunt Patty.” . ” “Oh! no,” exclaimed Estelle, “but it would be j a rarity to hear mother tell a story. No body ] reads aloud as sweetly as she does. “Estelle always knew how to flatter a | little,” said her mother, her soft, grey eyes turn- j ing upon her, with a look of the tenderest affec tion. , , . , . . “Nora Shirland was indeed a lovely girl, and the summer she passed with us, was one of the most delightful seasons ot my life. Aes, l re member that evening, Aunt Patty, well, i was anxious Nora should enjoy herself, and beai away with her a phasing remembrance of our northern social gatherings. I wanted that she should see Mr- St. Leger, and that lie should see our southern favorite. I had penetiation enough to perceive that Mr. Limwood would never be to her, more than a devoted friend, and that if someone did not make a deeper impres sion, there was no prospect of our transplanting her to the bovvers ot the North. When Mr. St. Leger made his appearance, we were all grouped about t>e piazza, in fee moonlight, for it was a clear, summer night, and the rooms were rather small. As Mr. St. Leger walked up the gravel avenue that led to the door, his tall and finely formed figure towered in the moonlight and made all those around appear very insignificant. There was something in his air and manner that commanded respect and admiration, asd I think he had the handsomest face I ever saw. I looked at Nora, who \\.i& conversing with Mr. Elmwood and I was sine l saw a sudden glow on her cheek, w hich redden t'd still more, when the lady of the house brought n Mr. St. Leger and introduced him. He ad- her with grace and politeness, but there | dre an air of reserve about him, which seemed was *> c t chillingly the warm hearted southern j to afb s j ie ° ot S p ea k with her usual ease and . m, and when they separated and min animntu. ■ |je Qf d)fc comp any, I have no B eovs V is a feeiing of mutual disappointment, ’’.'d awards that every o’ ie l,a< J keen C Sn(r Nora to hfm, and prophesying t! J at s^ e P rats , i ?.Motivate him,, and with the natural pride *• coercion, of the “ill ol 0 . n „ ’ He bad seen too much ot the woild, iiineb flattered and admired, not to have deal of self-apFcciation, ami Nora hail a b 1 share too. . , r eqil , 1 , ;.)uld not help being pleased when 1 sa him draw near the piano, when Nora was sing ™ | 6ta „d with folded arms in perlect si lence'listening to her songs. She sang w,th „ eat sweetness and taste, and the soul ol music breathed from her voice. When she badl 8... wj and rose from the piano every one urged her tor another song. Mr, St. Leger would s.ng w.th her—they said he was one of the most delight ful singers in the world. She looked up to him involuntarily, with all the music of her soul beaming in her eye, and I firmly believe that onoglanco thawed the ice of reserve that had imparted such coldness to his first greeting. — His fine dark eye responded, and turning over the leaves of a music book, he waited her selec tion. He had one of the richest, most mellow, charming voices I ever heard, and it harmonized delightfully with her own. She looked excited and happy, but she was too polite to monopolize the instrument, and soon gave place to others. After that, I saw her walking and talking with St. Leger, whose lofty figure was compelled to bend down, to find himself within reach of her gentle, though animated tones. I love to see such a contrast. ‘The upward looking, delicate woman, the strong, protecting, sheltering man.” “I told you, darling, that I could not tell a story as your mother can,” said Aunt Patty, nodding approvingly. “I talk in my old-fash ioned way and every thing sounds alike, but though she doesn’t say any thing very purlieu Jar or new, she makes a deal more of it more than I could do ’’ “Aunt Patty knows she has got her name up,” said Mrs. Worth, smiling, “or she would 11 ot depreciate her own talents. She has long been considered the queen of story tellers, and is too secure of her dominion to fear any usurpation on my part. lam now only recalling some of the pleasant memories of the heart.” “'Tell, Estelle, about the ruining of the velvet boddice, and how like a little angel Nora bore it,” said Aunt Patty. “Yes,” replied Mrs. Worth, “all young girls might profit by the example of Nora’s gentle ness and forbearance. In all country parties there are necessarily some invited to- courtesy’s sake, who seem to have no legitimate claim of their own. There was a very clumsy, coarse, would-be fine girl there, about three times as large as Nora, who, taking a great fancy to her velvet boddice, sent the next day to borrow it, for a pattern. Knowing her so ’.veil, I begged her not to lend it, certain she would try it on, and spoil it.” “I would not appear disobliging or proud, for any consideration,” said Nora with sweet com pliance, “1 presume it will add to her happiness to have a boddice like mine—and I cannot re fuse so small a favor.” The next day towards sun down, we were all sitting in the front room, and Mr. St. Leger and Mr. Elmwood were both there, and Nora found no more difficulty in entertaining one, than the j other, though I could see that when Mr. St. ! Leger addressed her, her countenance lighted uj) vvitli an expression, i had never seen in it before. It was such a kindling, glowing couu- I tenance, it would he difficult to describe While we were all engaged in the most de- ! lightful conversation, a little coarse, red-faced girl entered the parlor, without any announce- j merit, and staring at every face, walked up to Nora, exclaiming, “I guess this is the one.” j She had a bundle in her hand tied up in a soiled and rumpled napkin, which she swung round her finger with fierce velocity. “Here’s your jacket,” said she, sticking the bundle in Nora’s face—who, perfectly astonish ed, suffered it to drop in her lap. “Sister says she’s sorry she buist it, but it is too little for j her, any how. She’s mended it the best she could, and says she’s much obliged to you ’’ ’The child made an awkward attempt at a curtsy and marched out of the room, leaving me excessively mortified, that so uncommonly rude a specimen of country breeding, should have exhibited itself to Nora, at that moment. ‘The poorest children in our neighborhood, were, with few exceptions, polite and well bred. As the bundle fell in her lap, it loosened, and the bod dice was exposed to view. Nora clasped her hands, looked surprised and serious one mo ment, then burst into a natural laugh of perfect good humor. “Ichabod ,” she cried, holding up the boddice, every seam of which was distinguished bv a streak of the white lining, violently exposed.— A dark stain also disfigured one of the most con spicuous parts —iu short it was completely ruined. I saw that Mr. St. Leger watched her counten ance with earnest scrutiny. ITO BE CONTINUED.] Sian Pack, H ans.— Two Dutchmen, not long since, had occasion to go to a blacksmith’s on business, and finding the smith absent from the shop, they concluded to go to his house. Hav ing reached the door, said one to the other: “Come, Hans, you ax about de smit.” “Nein, nein,” said the other, “but you can ax so petter as I can,” “Veil, den, 1 knocks.” The mistress of the house came to the door. Hans then inquired : “Ish de smit mitin f’ (is the smith within ?) “Sir,” said the woman. “Ish de smit mitin ?” “I cannot understand vou ” said the woman. ** 7 Hans then bawled out: “I say ish de smit mitin ?” The other Dutchman, perceiving that the wo man could not understand Hans, stepped up and pushed him aside, and said : “Let a man come up what can say someding; ish de piacksmit shop in de house ?” A Good Story. —John Bunyan, while in Bedford jail, was called upon by a Quaker de sirous of making a convert of him. “Friend John,” said he, “l came to thee with a message from the Lord, and after having search ed for thee in all the prisons in England, I am glad I have found thee at last.” “If the Lord had sent you,” returned Bunyan, “you need not have taken so much pains to find me out, for the Lord knows 1 have been here these twelve years.” A Shipload of Wives—An immense emi grant ship, called the Caroline Chisholm, is about to sail fiom Southampton, England for Australia, with nine hundred young women of good character as emigrants. Mrs. Chisholm, who, having lived in Australia, is famous for her generous interest in beiialt ot female emi grants to that country, will accompany them. The expectation is, that all these “gentle crea tures” will be eagerly sought for in marriage In industiious and hardy miners, farmers and shop keepers. £1 )t £i mts anD Sentinel COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 11, 1853. Girard Rail Road. Between Girard and Colbert, a distance of twenty two and a half miles, five hundred and fifty hands are employed in grading; the br’dging and superstruc ture are contracted for by energetic and responsible men. Much of the work of grading is already comple ted under contract of last year, at:a the entire distance of 9*2 1-2 ni.les will be put in running order by next winter. Contracts for grading are now being discharg ed as far as Union Springs, in Macon county, a distance of 52 miles. The road is constructed upon a liberal plan and the curvature is very small. Between this place and Union Springs, a tangent of fourteen miles occurs, and tangents of four and five miles connect the curves at many places. The rails of the most approved pattern, weighing eighty tons to the mile, will be secur ed upon large cross tics, dispensing with the wooden stringer. Very favorable contracts for the first locomotive and cars were concluded by Mr. Holcomb, while in charge of the Engineer department The Savannah and Al bany road having been placed in Mr. Holcomb’s charge caused him to resign his offices on the Girard .and South Western, and George S. Runev, a gentleman, as we are informed,t>f science and ample experience, is the present chief. The line of this road falls entirely below the granite region and occupies a ridge route for the greater part of the distance from Girard to Mobile bay. Tliis will enable the company to construct a first class road at moderate cost. The completion of the first section of twenty-two and a half miles, vvill place Columbus in connection with the rich valleys of the Cowikee and Tlutchee-chubbee, and will torn to our mark< t, cotton Chunnenuggee which has always gone to rival cities. The extension of the road to Union Springs which may be anticipated in 1854 or earlv in 1855, will more than double oar cotton re ceipts, tapping as it does, the best cotton lands of Ala bama. In the southern part of Russell, in north wes tern B-.rbour, in Macon and Pike counties for ten miles on each side of the road, most of the best lands have in two years past b*en brought into cultivation, arid at Union Springs, the population lias been largely increased, a large carriage factory erected, and other improvements made in anticipation of the toad And the citizens of that town have recently placed a company of hands upon the work to do the grading from Stewart’s m l!’s at Chunnenuggee to Union Springs, a distance of nine mil s. Thus far, the cost of obtaining the right of way. a heavy item on most roads, has. owing to the liberality of those through whose lands the road passes, been merely comma!, the company having paid for the right in only one instance. The history of similar enterprises in the South must lead us to anticipate very important results from this work—increased business to out* own eitv, and large profits to the stockholders. Not long since we noticed in our paper the dividend of eight per cent, in cash, paid to the stockholders, and three per cent, retained for repairs and improvements by the South Western Rail road. From an intimate acquaintance with the country and its productiveness, as far at least as Pike county, wo must expect a larger business on the Girard than the South western Rail road. General Mirabeau B. Lamar. We were much pleased to observe in the Mobile Register of the 4th inst.. the name of this chivalrous soldier and pure patriot suggested for the War Depart in', nt, in the Cabinet of G n. Pierce. Wild© we fully endorse, we can add nothing to the commendation be stowed upon him by the accomplished Editor of that paper, except that the appointment would be properly appreciated bv the people of Georgia. The Register •avs : “G*n. Lamar, apart from being a distinguished soldier, tried in all the h ading incidents of the Texan Revolution, and of the Mexican war, upon the northern line, under Gen. Taylor, is an able and experienced statesman, as was evinced in his management of the affairs of the young R -publio of the Lone Star, during his Presidency, the most trying period of her existence. His capacity to overcome difficulties, his comprehensive sagacity, and his unswerving integrity, were abundantly evinced at that time. To his influence and exertions is mainly attributable the pacific relations which were established with the wild Indian tribes of that frontier, and his name is even now a potent spell with the Ca manohes. Apaches, and other contiguous tribes. “This intimate knowledge of the condition of the trou blesome savages on the borders of Texas, Arkansas and New Mexico, and this influ'-nce over tli m, are strong arguments in favor of Gen Lamar’s appointment to the War U partment, or at least to some official position in which his services in that quarter could be secured to t!ie Government. Experience, general ability, military knowledge, and administrative talent are combined in his person. “Asa politician, Gen. Lamar has ever been a Demo cratic State Rights Republican, of decided but concilia tory views, and, like the estimable President elect, has nev- r been an office-seeker. We trust that eminent abilities may be employed by the incoming Administra tion, if not in the Cabinet, at least in some prominent position upon our Mexican or Indian frontier, for which he is bo evidently well adapted. Just such men we should be pleased to see in the responsible offiot sos our Government.’’ The Supreme Court. This Court adjourned on the Sth instant, after dis posing of a very large number of interesting and intricate cases, to the entire satisfaction, we believe, of everybody but the unfortunate suitors and their lawyers. The ability, impartiality, and legal learning of the Court have commended if to the confidence of the com inunity. Under its decisions the laws of Georgia are b coming certain and uniform 5 citizens are b'-ginning to know what their rights are, and h vv to preserve them. The practice and fundamental principles of the law are on file in the reports, and are no longer subject to be changed, modified, or misunderstood by every new Judge whom popular favor may invest with the ermine of .Justice. It would probably be impertinent in us to describe the p. rsonal appearance of the Court. We cannot, how ever, avoid a remark or two upon the striking contrasts which they exhbit. Judge Lumpkin, who presides over the Court, is of medium height, but large and of a full habit, with bland manners and an afflu nee of thought, feeling and lin guage, which is indeed wonderful, lie is very pri per lv the mouth-piece of the Court. Judge Warner is a tall, slender man —apparently a laborious man—who has obtained eminence by tile ex ercise of a strong vvill and a steady pupts •• lie has the (•putatiou vs being the ablest lawyer in Georgia, Judge Nisbot is a small man, of delicate organiza tion, acute sensibilities, and quick and active mind, which, we would suppose, would find the muse a more agreeable companion than the law, if he had chosen to cultivate her friendship This is no uncommon thing with members of the bar. Blackstone had high poeti cal qualities, which he crushed “i* the bud ’ at tin bidding of his sterner mistress. Judge Nisbet has the character of being a sound lawyer and a very amia | ble gentleman. Mr. Dickinson and the Barnburners. The Buffalo Republic is fulfilling its duty to the Barnburners by assailing Mr. Dickinson, as also all that portion of tl e New York Democracy that did not support the Buffalo Platform. It accuses Mr. Dickin son of “proving himself as recreant to truth as he was to duty.” because he did not vote for the YY ilmot Pro viso and against the compromise measures. Abuse from such a quarter will only endear him to men of worth in every part of the Union. The Ro- Chester Advertiser says that, “the old h aven of Buffa lo platformism is still at work disgorging its venom with its most offensive effluvia.” Samuel Medarjr. The Washington Republic says that the nomination of Mr. Medary for the Post-master Generalship, under Mr. Pierce, is bitterly opposed by the Allen wing of the Ohio Democracy. ’ The American Giant Girl. Miss Hannah C. ChousE, the American Giant Girl, has arrived in our city; her levees will be held on the west side of Broad street, in the building formerly oecu pied by the Times Office. We cannot better convey an idea of her vast proportions than by copying the follow ing graphic description of her which we find in the Citi zen alluding very happily to the great big wonder, and the great little wonder whose performances in this city have elicited such hearty applause. The editor of the Citizen says; “The former ia Miss Hannah C. Crouse, the American Giant Girl, at siaht of whom we were forcibly reminded of the old couplet, ‘‘Some are born to greatness, Others have greatness thrust upon them.” She is a native of the Buckeye State —is a vety in telligent, agreeable and magnificent looking young lady, only 18 years of age, measures 2 feet 4 inches around the arm ; 5 feet around the waist —and weighing 512 lbs. The activity and sprightliness of this young lady are as tonishing, considering her enormous size and tremendous weight, Os her it may be said, with truth, that she is destined to fid a larger space in the public eye than any one we have ever seen or heard of before. Her “Spe cific Gravity ” is at the maximum standard, constitut ing her a personage of great weight of character in the •xtensive sphere in which she renlv. s, And if it be true that “wonders will never cease” Miss Hannah will yet increase her magnitud - to an indefinite extent, mak ing it questionable, whether, in our expression of good wishes for her health, happiness and prosperity, a ten der to her of the oriental salutation, “May y shadow never bo less,” would be deemed a very desirable tri bute. She has probably attained to the summit level of her earthly ambition, l i this regard.” Ole Bui Us Great and positively only musical entertainment will come oft’ on Monday evening, 14th inst., at Temper ance Hall. lie will be assisted by M. Strak<>sch, the eminent Pianist, and by Senorina Adelina Patti, the musical phenomenon, only eight years of age. This is the first, and probably the last, time Ole Bull will visit Columbus, lie is retiring from his. his artis tic career, and his object in his present tour is to raise monev for the purpose of establishing schools and churches in his Norwegian Colony in Pennsylvania. Ole Bull is no needy adventurer, lie is an Ameri can citizen, and a stout hearted and strong headed man —engaged in a noble ent rprise, which entitles him to the regard and admiration of his fellow-citizens. Unquestionably, he is the most perfect master of the Violin in tie* United States, and probably in the world. M. Strakosoh has heretofore visited our city, and won the esteem of all who made his acquaintance, and the admiration of those who can be “moved with the concord of swi-et sounds ” Senorina Patti is a stranger to us. but papers of the highest character speak of her with enthusiasm, as “the child of song.” For further particulars, we refer our readers to ad vertisement. The following is a short history of the great Norwe gian Violinist, during he seven years which have elapsed since his former visit to the United States: After leaving America, Ole Dull directed his course to ward Paris, where he gave concerts with great success, and thence continued his journey through the Sou hern pro vinces of France, visiting Lyons, Bayonne, Bordeaux and Marseilles, whence he embarked for Algiers, for the pur pose of studying military taetics as applied to mountain warfare. He accompanied his friend, Ge- . Yusuf, in an important expedition into the mountains of Africa, and was soon engaged fighting with the wild Kahyls. This excit ing employment, amid the mountain passes, afforded him not only pleasure, but valuable instruction, which he hoped some day to use to the advantage o his country On his return, he passed through the South of France to Spain, where he gave concerts during the celebration of the mar riages of Isabella II with Francisco de Assiz, and Donna Fernanda with the Duke de Montpen.-ier ; and during this visit to Madrid he composed his celebrated piece entitled La Verbena de San Juan, in compliment f r which tho Queen proposed to give hi n a General’s commission, thinking, no doubt, that tbe brilliant dress of a staff officer would show to much advantage on his magnificent figure ; but, like Beethoven and other great arti-1.~ before him, he de clined such empty honors. The Q <een then presented him a flower, formed of diamonds and other precious stones, to represent the Verbena, which was accepted. He refu net! to Paris a short time previous to the revolu tion of February, H 43. which interrupted his seriesof con certs. We next hear of him at the head of-the Norwe gians, in Paris, inarching to the headquarters ot Lamartine, and addressing him a congratulatory address upon the es tablishment of the republic ; Lama;tine’s answer, very in teresting by the way, may be found in his Trois rnoie de pouvoir. His next course was to Holland, where he was again interrupted by the revolution there, and returned to Paris to witness anotner revolution—that ol June. He now applied himself 10 making experiments in the manu facture of stringed instruments extending the com. ass down to C—a third lower than iho ordinary scale of that instrument, and also facilitating the execution of difficult passage?. In the course of these experiments he collected a number of curious violins, of all kinds and ages, which he has deposited in his museum on the island which he purchased in the south of Norway—the island of An Joe, where he resided lor some time, until taking into view the oppressed co id.tion of his fellow cou itrymen, he went to Bergen for the purpose of establishing a national theatre. It might here be mentioned that in Norway, the theatres as well as'all important government offices, weie in the hands of the Danes. There was properly speaking, no Norwegian stage ; the plays were written and performed by the Danes in their own language, to the exclusion of Norwegian talent. This Ole Bull endeavored to correct, and ti laily s <eeeeded. and to this day the National Tnea tre of 3e gea continue-in operation. While in this country the mind of Ole Bull was naturally impre sed with the blessing of republican principles, and he longed t > direct tin- attention of ins countrymen lo.jhii point, and k .owing the popular influence of the drama anil a t , he sought by t ie.-e means to instruct them in a knowlt dge ot American epublicau doctrine?. He wrought peasants non the distant country tu sfiw %he national dunce”, und procured the assistance of the old Norwegiaiv violinist, named Andun son, who was ind iced ta leave his mountain home to give concerts in Be.gen ;he besides had drama- written in Nor w.-gian,byap -et—Heorick Wegela id —whose neglect and bad treatment :y government nearly broke his heart, and carried him to au early grave. He esta lished schools ol art, and formed club-of artists —all tending to the >arnee l ,a —the political di-euthrahneut ot the people It was n easy task ; it was anything but reclining upon a bed of rou es ; the government annoyed him in all possible ways. a ,„j finally asked for seats to he reserved for the police,' whj c jl were at first refused by Ole B ill, but at length granted upon compulsion. But he did it in a way to cast ridicule upon tho government; he directed a large placard to.be placed over the reserved seats with these words: “ These seats reservtd for the police which caused a great deal of amusement and merriment to the audience. Ole Bull was arrested,.and to make the disgrace mnr marked, it was done on bisbirth-day--an occasion of con gratulations and festivities among the Nerwegians ; hi friends, however, to the number of several thousand, accom panied him to the police office, and by their numbers, inti-. midated the Prefect, who declined to imprison him. Hat harrassing lawsuits were commenced against him, which involved him in heavy losses, and greatly reduced tin* fortune he had accumulated by his artistic labors, and near ly disheartened him. The next chapter of his eventful life opens w ith his jour, ney to this country, to Imy lands for the establishment of g Norwegian colony, which was proposed by his countrymen, who, seeing the possibility of succeeding in their political extremes, have resolved to shelter themselves beneath ths protecting wings of the American Eagle l In this he ha* been successful. While in Washington, he had the satis faction of cheering his venerable and e teemed friend, Hen ry Clay, with the strains which he would know so well how to adapt to the chamber of sickness and declining life Having performed by invitation in Washington, Philadel phia, Baltimore and Now York, he has come to our city to give us some of his magic touc hes. The Slave t rade—Cora. Lavallette. In reply to a communication, addressed to him by the Editor of the Colonization Herald , Com. Lav allette very strenuously opposes the withdrawal of tho U. S. Squadron from the coast of Africa, and gives it as his decided opinion, that the Slave trado will be largely increased thereby, lie says : It is proposed, I understand, to withdraw the squadron from the coast of Africa, and I believe upon the grounds < i the opinion tl at “the eftorts of the combined squadrons to suppre-s the slave trade have been a failure ; that no good or important object has been effected when, to the contrary, the slave trade is completely checked, and will be entirely suppressed by a continuance of a sufficient naval force on the coast. Let. it be withdrawn, and lam very certain that the trade will become as rife a- ever it was, and the legitimate trade on the eoa-t greatly injuied ; for whet trader will ven ture on the coast with the prospect of being plundered by the lawless state trader, who will fearlessly rove about the coast without apprehension of molestation from a cruiser ? I trust the squadron may not be withdrawn, but that it will he kept up, and, instead of half a dozen sailing ve-sejs being employed in thi- service, there may be sent to the station thiee or four steam vessels, that will more effectually pio tect our commereral interests in this quarter, as well as more certainly suppress the slave trade. With respect and esteem, I am your obedient servant, E. A. F. Lavallette. The Washington “Union ” expresses itself ii *the following terms of the “Democratic Review :” in the last week of January the November and De cember numbers of the Democratic Review—and organ of the self-styled progressive and last men, came to us freighted with its usual cargo of buccaneer morality at and savage denunciation. The semi-occasional appearance of this piratical print is in keeping with the irregular and illegitimate purposes of the plunder party which it rej re aiiits, and whose interests it seeks to promote by its un principled forays on the field of politics. The style, too in which it is written, partakes, by analogy, of the char acter of its ethics ; and as the one is but a profligate dis regard of t!ie principles of common honesty, so the other treats with contemptuous scorn the rulesof common sense. The half educated writer who makes up its articles v conveys his contraband sentiments by the disguises and * concealments of the guilty smuggler, and contrives either from incapacity to speak with an honest candor or with the design of masking his illicitaim to obst ure-rrMs--mean ing in a cloud of violent antitheses, far-fetched illusions, swelling epithets, and ri iieulc-us solecisms. G NO!) ess. —ln the Senate, Feb. 4, the bill to amend the warehousing system by establish ng private bonded warehouses, Ac., was debated, aim tided, and passed.— The Pacific Railroad bill was deb ited by Messrs. Davis, Dawson, and Douglas. A resolution prescribing tho manner for counting the votes for President and Vice President, on Wednesday next, was adopted. The House of Representatives concurred in the report of the Joint Committee prescribing the mode of counting and announcing the electoral \o;<sfor President and Vice President of the United Slates, on Wednesday next. — Ths remainder of the day was unprofitably consumed ill a parliamentary struggle between the fiiends and oppu** neuts ofcertain bills granting lands for railioad purposes. France. — ’ ouis Napoleon is doing things in grand style in Paris. His first imperial ball, which took place on the 14tn ultimo, was attended by two thousand guests, two hundred and forty being English. Ail appeared in the new Court costume of shoit breeches and siik stockings. The Em peror entered the ball room wi ll lady Cowley, wife of tne English Minister, leaning on los arm. The former intimates and confidan's of Louis Napoleon, are struck aghast by the formality uilh which they are .-hut oat from the Emperor. He is said to tie verv difficult of access. The Due de Tarente, only son of Marshal Macdonald, is one of his chamberlains?, and the Bishop of Yancy his grand almoner. A1 the public insti'uwons have had their titles changed to imperial establishments. T <e Emperor is enjoying himself like a hog ina harvest field, and no doubt just at this tune thinks France is a “great country.” M rs. Craig. —We are gratified to see that tho Senate of me United States, on last Tuesday, amended a bill f r the relief of Moses Olmstead by inserting a clause providing for a pension to the widow of Lieut. CM. Craig, who was killed in California, in July last. Mis. Craig, as-is perhaps generally known to our readers, is a Georgia lady* the daughter of Presidium Church, of Athens. College. Ths Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railroad, Completed.—Tne rails on ihe wnole line of tho Atlantic an I St. Liwrence Rail mad, from Portland, to I-iand Poin on ihe Canada 1 m*, are laid, and ihe locomot.ve has passed up to the Point and ; back. President F.lltnore will be accompanied on ha. Southern tour by Secretaries Conrad and Smart, uni proba dy oilier Secretaries. The Pre-ident. . neve*- has be-n m tne South-West, a*.d is anxious, to see the great vall-*y of the Mississippi, .and its grea; mart, N w O bans. Railway Signals—Signal Extortion, Signak Neglect, and. Signal Impudence.