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£iin ts ci\xb %miind. COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. SATIJIIOAY EVENING, 31 AY 21, 1853. GRAND RAILROAD JUBILEE. At C 1-2 o’clock on Thursday 19th inst., the aecorn* ! modation train arrived at our depot from Savannah which place it left at 5 1-2 o'clock the same morning, bringing to us the gmst* of the city who had been in vited to participate with us in the festivities of the oc casion. The ears arrived a half hour sooner than was anticipated, and consequently the crowd at the depot was not aa large as it would have been, but what it lacked in numbers was amply made up in enthusiasm, j Maj. John 11. Howard, the builder we may say of ; the Muscogee Road, welcomed our guests on the part ! of our citizens with the following address : Upon this occasion of joy and congratulation, my heart ! overflows with pleasure at the task assigned me, as the re* j preventative of our people, to bid you welcome to our city. To the citizens of Savannah and of Macon, and to all our guests, in the name and behalf ot the citizens of Columbus, we extend the cordial aDd sincere welcome of our hearts. With one accord and loud acclaim, wo rejoice at the event which fructifies our commercial intercourse, and entwining around our social relat oils the rosy wieaths ol new’ friendship?. With but partial aid font us, you of Savannah have brought to our doors not imaginary advantages, but real benefits: for which we thank you most kindly. The ties of friendship, of commercial reciprocity, of pure and eleva ted social feelings fo;m a chain of mutual interest and con venience, binding us together, too ttrong and enduring ever to be broken. That you should be transported across onr great State in thirteen hours, bathing in the Atlantic in the morning, re freshing at noon on the waters of the Oconee and Oemul gee, and drinking from the gushing fountains of our noble Chattahoochee in the twilight of the evening, a few years ago would have been considered the language of fiction ; but oh ! how gratifying now to behold such triumph over time and distance, a delightful reality. We cannot escape the iriexoiable law of three score and ten, but the impiovements of the present age, qualify us to see more, do more, and enjoy more than could be encom passed m three times three score and ten in olden times. To you, people of Savannah ! are we especially, deeply, Jnd gialefully indebted lot this splendid line of improve ment; your intelligence, untiring industry, and indomitable ei ergy, have accomplished ibis meat good for us. It is to yo , people of Savannah, mainly belong? the credit of ac quiring tor Georgia the lofty cognomen of the Empire State ot the South. Your city has accomplished far more than any other of its population and wealth—.-he has construct ed more than 300 miles ot w'ell directed rail way ; estab lished lines of magnificent steam-ships; gieatly augmen ted her commerce, and in despite of the doubts’the he na tions a..d the scofis of the pu ely selfish and sordid, she has proved that public spirit and public virtue, are not to be ridiculed as empty and unmeaning words, hut diamond element-, existing in all their brilliancy in the hearts of the great and the good. Go on in your bri liant career of use lul ess and rlory, and let yours be the honor of giving safe ind rap and transit from the g eat Father of Waters to your own Savannah, i idding defiance to tho projection of the cape aid to the dangerous reefs of the beautiful, but often fatal Antilles, Y< u have brought us from afar and made us your near nei Id ors . let aju t leciproeity of that relation always ex ist between us. and we again offer you a hearty welcome to all our ho.-pitalities. He was responded to by linn. John McPiikuson Berrik.v, who. though covered with dust and worn With travel, gave new zest to the occasion by hie sp< lik ing or,t"ry. His felicitous allusion to the fact that he had seen the sun rise upon the Savannah, had followed him in his course at a speed only ox celled by his fiery eouisers, and had witnessed his golden sitting upon the banks oft! e Chattahoo chee, was as felicitous as trjpe ; indeed his whole ad dies* was a sparkling gem of happy thought, playful humor and touching eloquence—and was greeted with rapturous applause. Age, which has neither dimmed his eye, nor bowed iiia frame, has not qucm-h< and the fire of his eloquence, nor marred the graces of his orato ry. Though passed three score years and ten. he is st.ll the intellectual giant of Georgia—her most cherish- j ed and ablest statesman. May he long live to illustrate i her annals and receive her acknowledgements. After the ceremony of reception was over a proces sion w’as formed under the direction of Capt. Semmes, anc the guests of the city were escorted from the depot to the Oglethorpe House by the voluntee r companies under command of Capt. Cooper, and there turned over to the hospitalities of our citizens. At 4 o’clock, p. m. Friday, 20th inst., over three hun dred persons sat down to a sumptuous dinner prepar ed with much taste and skill by Painty, of the Ken tucky House. Maj. Jno. 11. Howard presided, assisted hy 11. S, Smith, Wellborn, Holt, Griffin, Moses, Mitchell, and Morton. After proper honors were paid to the good cheer provided—the following toasts were given : THE DAY WE CELEBRATE— It witnesses the union of Georgia’s two great commer cial highways. While others glory in the triumphs of War, we prefer to gather our garlands along the pathway of Peace. Music Push alon, keep moving. This toast was responded to by Col. Seaborn Jones, with much spirit. He congratulated the community upon the consummation of the event which we had as sembled to celebrate. And alluded felicitously to the Rip Van Winkle sleep in which Savannah, Macon and Columbus had so long indulged, and from which they had only awakened hy the alarm whistle of rival rail roads. Savannah led off in the work, Macon followed, and Columbus brought up the rear with credit to her self, considering her resources. In view of what had been done in the work of internal improvement, he call- , ed upon Savannah to aid her in her great road to Mo- I bile w ithout, however,wishing to dictate to her the line of j policy he should pursue, or of converting this festive oc casion into a Railroad meeting. He again tendered to ! our guests the hospitalities of the city, and closed with a merited tribute to the memory of the late William Gordon, who was the prime mover in Rail Road en terprises in Georgia. COMMERCE— Originally the result of civilization, now its pioneer. ! Under its genial influence the wjlderne** has been made a ! Highway .and the primeval forest the site of populous cities. 1 L mettered by tonnage restrictions, and upheld by free i navigation, us prom ess will be illimitable as space. Music Star Spa no led Banner, j Hon. Robe t Toombs, at the call of the meeting, responded to this toast. lie tuliy concurred in the sentiments expressed in it. It embraced two great ideas —the necessity and im portance of breaking down the national barriers on land by rail roads, and sweeping away the artificial restric tions of natural unwise legislation upon the broad ocean, to the freedom of commerce. lie claimed for Savannah the praise of being the first city on the comment lor energy, liberality, and enur- Pisc in the work of internal improvement. She had always urged the dhvilopment of Georgia’s resources in evety emergency. He also complimented the city of ” umbus. Hough late, she had come up nobly to the w°r bitter late than never, though in n short time, i,°, 1 ° rs beiio late in ra 1 road improvements. He hoped we would soon reap our reward. tJZ.. 0t SO " #1, n * tliand great force upon the •port&nce of cheapening the cost of transportation from the place of product to the place of consumption. This had been in part accomplished through the rail road system of Georgia. We had harvested steam and made it out* wagon and team. Rut after we reach ed the sea, we were met with unjust navigation laws, which to foster the shipping interest, had imposed 25 to 50 per cent, upon every bale of cotton raised by the j Southern planter, lie therefore advocated a repeal of i the navigation laws, and direct trade to Europe as the I proper remedy. He was in favor of unfettering human industry of every kind to every extent. He then paid a compliment to our age for the application of science and aris to the amelioration of the condition of the world. He had harnessed steam and made the light ning our ntws carrier. Ho concluded his able address by congratulating out citizens on the event they had met to celebrate, and | invoked still greater efforts for further improvements, : and concluded with this sentiment. | COLUMBUS AND SAVANNAH— May their highest anticipations be realized, and their | future prosperity be as boundless as their prospects. j Col. R. J. Moses then arose and called for three ; cheers for the Senator from Georgia, which were given ! with great enthusiasm. AGRICULTURE— The ba.-is of national weal h; the armory of America. With onr cotton fields supplying with labor the operatives of Europe, we may defy in arms the world. Music Speed the Plough. MANUFACTURES— As an auxiliary to Commerce and Agriculture, they am irdupenrab]© to the full development of Southern ! progress. THE GEORGIA RAILROAD SYSTEM— The key to the rapid development of the illimitable resources of our beloved State. Her investments in Inter nal Improvements have entitled her to the appellation of the Empire State, and the judicious management of the several K oads entitle their Presidents to the thanks of their fellow- citizens. • I Here, R. R. CuYLEtt being loudly called for ; arose and ! said ; No citizen of Georgia but should feel proud to re- j spend to that sentiment. lie regretted that time and op- j portunity would not allow him to do justice to the subject. Georgia lias near 1000 miles of Railroad. The state has . ! broken down the mountain barrier, and the liberality and enotgv of her people had done the rest. But the Rail road system of Georgia was by no means complete. South western Georgia was deficient in Rail road facili ties, and a great road was needed along her western bor der. He was sure there would be no objection to Legisla tive aid in Eastern and Middle Georgia. The people of Georgia made all Cherokee blossom as the rose bv their j contributions. The debt of Georgia was insignificant, | and sin* owed it t<* her character as the Empire State ; of the South, to perfect the Rail road system which her people had so well begun. Two millions by the State, and a like sum by private individuals, would complete the sxstem. Let us unite at the next Legislature for the purpose of accomplishing this end. lie then re ferred to the course of Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama aa worthy of imitation. After a playful allusion to Ponce De Leon's search for the Fountain o: Youth, and a similar search on the part of hi* dv legation, which some of them had found in the eloquence of Berrien, Mr. L uyler concluded with this sentiment : THE NEXT LEGISLATURE OF GEORGIA— May its wisdom and liberality perfect the Rail road system of Georgia. .tohn McPherson berrien— Music Hail to the Chief. This toat was received with wild enthusiasm, and everyone prisent was proud to honor Georgia’s great Statesman and Orator. After order was restored, Mr. Berkif.n arose and returned thanks for the compli ment implied in the toast, and the flattering reception with which it had been received. Other gentiement had been called on to respond to a sentiment—he was called on to speak of himself. On yesterday, on his ! arrival in this beautiful city, he had replied to similar 1 honors conferred on himself and his delegation, and i felt some embarrassment in responding at this time. His audience would therefore excuse him for breaking through the silken cords of etiquette and for calling their attention to their past, present and future prospects He alluded felicitously to the consummation of the nup tials between Savannah and Columbus, and the incredulity with which Oglethorpe and Tomoehiohi were bartering for Savannah Bluff 100 years ago, would have listened to the prophesy of the event we are this day celebrat ing; and even the Indian tribes which roamed over the spot upon which we stand thirty years ago, if they had been told that the ‘‘pale faces” would at this day con vey hundreds of men from the Savannah to the Chatta hoochee between the rising and setting of the sun—his only motive power being fire and water—would have felt in his heart that his pale face neighbors spoke with ! “a forked tongue.” The original territory of Georgia extending to the j | Mississippi, which her generosity had given away, will j i soon be recovered by the energy of her citizen?—may I ! those who have accomplished the great work, long live I to enjoy it. The ocean and the gulf, are now open to j I you. In this condition, great duties devolve upon us. j | Let the legal triumvirate (alluding to Howard, Cuyler ’ and Reynolds) of great lines of Railway, which | connect us together, exercise vigilance. Let us of j | the Eastern extremity look not back, nor count the j i cost of what we hare done, bat enquire what we can j j do to speed the prosperity of the great and noble State j !of Georgia. The duty of Savannah is to deepen her j ■ harbor and thus invite large vessels and ‘‘a direct trade.” j This will do much to make us independent of New j York, and increase the price of cotton. To us of the j western extremity of the road he commended the en ! couragemeut of agriculture, the twin sister of corn | merec, and the development of onr manufacturing re- ■ sources. Our water power for thirty miles up the river, i i was equal not only for our own wants but sufficient to ■ manufacture for the whole Union. He believed Geor ! gia was destined to become a g'eat manufacturing J State. Columbus, so centrally located betwetn the | Atlantic and the gulf, ought to extend her connections ■to all parts of the world. Iler prosperity depended 1 alone upon her own enterprise. The eloquent orator | then tendered thanks for the tribute paid to the memo ry of Gordon, and concluded by proposing the following toast, which was drunk standing and in silence. THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM GORDON. One of the Vice-Presidents proposed 3 cheers for Berrien, which were enthusiastically’ given. A cry was now raised for a “song,” and Pierpont, Pierpont, rang from all sides of the Ilall. Tu this C.-. 11 Mr. P. responded by giving a humorous original song touching the progress of the iron track over the universe, the demolit on of slow coaches, and a warn ing to .ld fogies general y, to ‘‘look out for the engine, when the whistle blows.” T 1 e nuptial tour from Savai na!t was particularly dtTr.eated, the reception a; Konck <>£<•} ?s i & ended by inviting us to a return of favors next wee* at S v.innah. Tais ong wis vorifeiously ;eceived, showi g the o npm yto he then anil there Letter prepared i for the receptio i of conrivizl it teriours *, than trie ton** t deration oi free t.ad. other \©litioal doctrines. i “Three cheers forKoockogey” were then unanimouvly voted and awarded. SLOW COACHES— “ The last link is broken that bound us to thee.” Music The Good Old Days ok Adam and Eve. Call—Mr. Griffin, (excused.) SAVANNAH— j Fortunate in her location, she is blessed with a popula tion who have had the judgment to project, and the energy to execute enterpri. es which make her the proper outlet tor the commercial transactions of the State. Mr. Law responded to this compliment, by saying the occasion was one of pride and interest, anew era in the fortunes of the twin sisters of Columbus and Savannah; ! honored be thc*noble hearted brothers who had thus riv- ; eted the bonds of fraternal feeling, and trusted they would continue unbroken under a common national and Suite j Government; pledged in behalf of Savannahians to pro- j mote good will and prosperity ; hailed the enterprising j citizens of Georgia as the richest gems in her crown, and | the improved spirit of the age (or the dawn of free trade, j i Georgia’s sons begin to feci a common tie in her weal, j prosperity and advancement. Her greatness consists in j the enterprise, devotion, intelligence and virtue of her j | population. Let us hope her star is rising, her bright day j is dawning, that she will become not only the leading star, but the “ Empire State ” of the whole Union. (Three cheers for the eloquent representative of Sao vannah, proposed amFgiven.) Music See ! thf. Conquering Hero Comes. MACON— Columbus recognizes her as an honorable rival, and fee ! s that an identity of interests will render the advance ment of eithei acceptable to both. Mr. Nisbet responded to this honor in appropriate thanks, and alluded to the courtesy implied to Macon by the motto which graced the wall; alluded to the social as** 1 ; pect of railroads, the surest, safest and most effective in | strument for promoting geographical intercourse; com ’ plimented the intelligence and virtue of Georgia, and the merit and enterprise of Savannah; the advantages of I easy and speedy transit to and from markets : justified Macon in her contributions to the cause of Railroads, which he. regarded as the ties of our confederacy, and without which the Union were hopeless ; anticipated the uniting of the two great oceans by this means, at no very distant day, &c. Music Macon March. MONTGOMERY— We look forward with pleasure to the day when the enerey ot our citizens shall have annihilated the space that divides us. and are ready to accept, when tendered, your anticipated invitation to “ ride upon a rail.” Call—Mr. JONKB (Engineer) responded by saying that with the general interest he felt in railroads, he particu larly rejoiced in the consummation of this day, and pre dicted tha: one year hence would witness the joining of the Savannah with the waters of the Gulf, at Mobile, al though the Opelika Road was commenced as late as the 15th ol November last. Nor should the work stop there. From th s main trunk one arm should he extended to Pensacola, and this he hoped for within three years hence; spoke of the natural advantages of harbor which Pensa* cola possessed over Savannah, &c. Call—Mr. Lochrans eloquently glanced at the rise and progress of our great nation, which has become the watchword of Liberty to the oppressed of Europe, and through her spirit oi enlightenment, the wonder and ad miration of the world, and a light to other nations; paid | a tribute to her hospitality, and concluded by proposing | THE STATE OF GEORGIA— May she become the Empire of tho Union. (Part of this sentiment was lost in the feu de joie of ! corks, which now fell like a hail storm.) THE NEWSPAPER PRESS— Powerful for good or evil; reflecting, as it does in America, the People's will, it is the impassable barrier of Tyranny, the surest bulwark of Freedom. Call—•“ 1 HOMrsoN !” “ Fljurnot !” and others. Mr. F., of the Lnquirer. responded, by alluding to the necessity for action to complete these great works of in ternal impro cment. Railroads can’t be built on paper. Told how they went to Savannah market, when he was a boy, a month’s journey of 200 miles by wagon and mule team. (Remarks lost in the confusion.) The President invited the company to the Festival Soi * I ree at Temperance Ilall at 9 o’clock, and gave no'iee that ; some bottles of water, taken from the Atlantic at Savan nah, would, at the close of the diuner, be formally united with that of the Chattahoochee. R. J. M jses demanded the hearing of the last regular | toast, which, he insisted, had been attempted on the part |of some “ old fogies ”to be ruled out! And why ? Be- I couse of their unwillingness to allow “Young America” i a fair representation, and their inability (from infirmities) Ito appreciate the sentiment. He then read the regular [ ’ toast, WOMAN— Without her aid, all earthly efforts are incomplete. | Let her unite with us, iieart and hand, and we may safely ; leave our future to “Young \merica.” ; Music Rocx-a-by Baby on the Tz.ee Top. j which was uproariously applauded. i Mr. Toombs proposed the health of the gentleman to whose untiring efforts we were mainly indebted for the prosecution and completion of the Muscogee Railroad, its late President, Maj. John H. Howard. J. L. Morton, Mayor of Columbus, then produced some water from the Atlantic Ocean and the Chattahoo ■ ehee river, which were united in typical wedlock, with 1 the announcement thereof by Mr. Toombs, who invoked the weal of the two cities which they represented. At 8 o’clock the festivities of the dinner closed. [FOR THE TIMES AND SENTINEL.] Gentlemen : —I regret that I have not the opportunity ot bringing as fully as I desired, the course which I have the honor to represent to the consideration of the citizens of this place and its vienity. Confident [ am, that the more public attention is directed to the American Colonization Society, its principles, success and prospects, the more will | this institution be regarded as patriotic and benevolent in ; all its operations, and entitled to the earnest and generous support of all the people of the United States. The good providence of God has enabled the society to plant the seeds of civilization and Christianity in the soil of Africa, from which may be expected a spreading harvest of good j through now unexplored regions, and all the generations ! that may inhabit them. lam hapny to be permitted to an- ’ nounce that the following gentlemen have kindly consent ed to act as committee in aid of the American Coloniza tion Society, viz.. Geo. Ha graves, Esq., Dr. T. Stew art, Rev. Mr. Dawson, T. Lomax, Esq , H. S Smith, Esq., H. Hall, Dr. Pond, aod Mr. D F. Willcox ; and those de siring information concerning the society or to contribute ! to its finds are respectfully invited to eonfer with these. a vessel is to be sent from Savannah to U beria with emigrante during the next month,and those who may know of respectable free persons of color prepared and inclined to emigrate, will confer a favor on the society by communicating their knowledge to this committee. Very respectfully yours. R R GURLEy Columbus, May sth, 1852. Democratic meeting in LaGrangc. LaGrange, May 13, 1853. Pursuant to appointment, a number ot tho Democratic party of Troup county, met in the Court House, at La- Grange, on this day, for the purpose of sending delegates to the Gubernatorial Convention, to be held hi Milledge ville, on the 15th day of June next, and also to appoint delegates to the Congressional Convention to be held at | Newnan, on the Ist Wednesday in June. Major George Heard was called to the Chair, and Robert J. Bacon, appointed Secretary. The object of the meet - i ing was explained by the Chairman, and on motion, a com j mittee was appointed to draft suitable resolutions. The I committee appointed, consisted of Messrs. Jas. Ruaell,C. Pittman, J. Brittan. J. M. Flowers and Thos. Grecnw’ood. The committee having retired, altera short absence, re | turned and submitted the following resolutions: | Resolved, That all past strife and differences upon tem porary issues, between the members of the old Democratic Part' - , should yield to the great fundamental principles of ! the party, in accordance with which this government has been administered with but a few intermissions, for half a century, and elevated to its present high position among the nat'ons of the earth. Reoolved, That we regard the re-organization of the j Democratic party and the cordial reunion of its two wings ; on terms of perfect equality, as essential to the promotion j of its principles and that we deem the triumph of those ‘ i principles as essential to the existence, happiness and pros- j perity of the Union. Resolved. That all persons, whatever may have been ; their past political opinions, who now believe in the cor- j rectness of the principles laid down in the inaugural ad dress of President Fierce, and the Baltimore Democratic platform of 1852, are respectfully invited to unite with us, and to them we will extend the hand of political fellow ship, and w'ith them go forth to battle under the glorious banner of Democracy. Resolved, That we do now appoint P. 0. Harper, Ro bert J. Bacon, William A. Spear, James H Towns, and James A. Russell,as suitable delegates to attend the Con vention to be held in Milledgeville, on the third Wednes day in June next, for the purpose of nominating a candi date for Governor, and while we cannot but express a de cided preference for our own fellow-citizen the hon. Hugh A. Haralson for that office; yet we will cheerfully abide the action of the Convention and give the nominee our united and cordial sophort. Resolved, That we do appoint the following gentlemen, Charles D. Pittman, Thomas Arnold, Isaac Lane, Stephen Willis and Col. J. M. Flowers, as suitable delegates to attend the Congressional convention shortly to be held at Newnan. ‘ Resolved, That while we congratulate tho Democratic party upon l aving at the head of affairs a man of profound and disciplined mind, of purest patriotism and unflinching moral courage, yet our congratulations are mingled with the deepest sorrow, wnen we remember the loss which the Democratic party and the country at large have sustained in the death ot our lamented Vice President, whom for his personal and political integrity we delighted to honor while living and whose noble, enlarged and manly soul linked hirn to us by ties which death itself cannot sever ‘1 he resolutions submitted were unanimously adopted by the meeting. On motion bv P. O. Harper.it was earned by the meet ing- that any of the delegates appointed to either of the conventions, finding it impossible to attend, shall have power to appoint a substitute. A motion was then made and carried, that a copy of the proceedings of this meeting be sent for Duplication to the Federal Union, Times &, Sentinel, and Constitutionalist. The meeting then adjourned. GEORGE HEARD, Chairman. Rout. J. Bacon, Secretary. Arrival ot the Black Warrior,—Later from Mexico. New York, May 1?. The steamship Blaek Warrior has arrived from Ha vana, which place she left on the 12th inst. She brings intelligence that Gen Arista had arrived at Havana from Vera Cruz. The Common Council of Tampico have been arrested and sent to the city of Mexico, by Gen eral Wool, for having refused to acknowledge the au thority of Santa Anna, as Chief of the Republic. The La‘.o Shipwreck —More Passengers saved. Intelligence has been received that seventy-five of the passengers of the ship William and Mary, founder ed on the 3d inst., near the Great Bahamas, had been picked up by a British bark. O” Among the passengers who arrived by the steam er Hermann, were Madame Louise Ruttkay and her three children. Madame Ruttkay is a sister of Kos suth. She intends to reside in this country. Delegates to the Democratic State Convention. Appling—W W Sessions, Seaborn Hall. Baldwin—Samuel McConib, VV T William son, Wm. McKinley, Wm. Steele. Baker—N W Collier, Geo. Colley, M. Chas tain. Bulloch—John Goodman, W H McLean. Carroll—H VV Wooten, B F Merrill. Campbell—J F Nelson, W Silliman, W Mc- Levin. Cherokee—J E Brown, L Holcomb, W J Williford, J L D Harbin. Coweta-W B W Dent, S W Lee, S. J. El der, T M Griffin. Dade—R H Tatum, H McCaig. Dekalb—J J Whitaker, A Nelson, TW J Hill. Fayette—J F Johnson, J L Whitaker. Hancock—L Ingram, M Johnston, W Rush ing, Jr. Heard—T Strickland, B D Thotnasson. Henry-H H Glenn, S H Smith, J M Ham brick, R M Stell. Houston— J A Pringle, J H Powers, D W Taylor, W H errington. Jackson—VV P Miller, R White, II J Park, ! John Flanigan. Macon—P M Huson, John A Hunter, Sainu- | el Hall. Meriwether—William H F Hall, Peter M Martin, John A Gaston, VV B Eaton Monroe—YV C Redding, Jas Lamar, T B Williams, ZE Harman, J H Josey. j Muscogee—George J Pitts, Dr J F Bozeman, j Coi T Lomax, Col John Quin, James T Flew- ! ellen, Esq. Paulding—L M Matthews, G Gray. Pike-J Neal, W r D Alexander, T S M Blood- i worth, Jas Eppinger. Spaulding—Hendly Varner. R YV McCune, j C C Bowen. Stewart—J A Tucker, H V Mulkey, D G Ro- ! gers, H M Jenkins. Talbot—J D Wilson, YV A Daniel, A G Per ‘ | rvman, E YV Pou. ! Twigg*— Dr. Hibson, H Faulk, W r S Kellv. | i a Walton—J Hillyer, W T S Ivey, L YVilliams J, ! S Stell. The. Masonic Fraternity and Sir John Frank - | iin. Ihe Masonic fraternity convened in the ! Grand Lodge of the State of New York, in the j Medical College, Crosby-street, on Monday evening hist, appointed a committee to draw up a farewell address to Messrs. Brooks and Kane, members ot the fraternity, who are to leave this city some time this month for the North Pole, i n search of the lamented Sir John Franklin, w’h o also was a member of the fraternity— the address to express the sympathy of the fraternity, an<l to convey their best wishes for the success of the above named brethren on their hazardous under taking; also to bid them “farewell” and “God speed” in the name of their Masonic brethren.- JYew York Times. Horrible Murder —Attempted Suicide.- Rob ert A. Hawke, Messenger in the General Post Office, in Washington, cut his wife’s throat at ten o’clock on the night of the 15th instant, an hour after they retired, completely severing her windpipe and arteries, ot the neck. He then made two or three cuts at. his own throat, hut was, as he says, prevented from killing himself bv bis wife knocking the razor out of bis hand. Their daughter, thirteen years of age, occupying, an adjoining room, was awakened by the screams of her mother, who jumped out of bed and ran down stairs. Hawke, r in the mean time, raised the front window, loudly crying out. “I have cut my wife’s throat and my own, and intend to cut my child’s/’ Mrs Hawke succeeded in reaching the front door and attempted to speak, but was unable* The neighbors were aroused, and on going in found heron the floor in a dying condition, her I husband standing over her, and exclaiming “my i wife! my wife! I have cut her throat.” His child ! was screaming on the steps. Mrs. Hawke expired in about 20 minutes. An, inquest was held this morning and a verdict ren dered of death by the hands of her husband, he being in a deranged state of mind.” Hawke was arrested and committed. He was an honest and ordinarily an inoffensive man, but for some time past he has been in an ex tremely depressed state of mind. He had con templated suicide, and had written a letter saying that the world was against him, and as he could not live happy here he intended that his family should all go to heaven with him. Charge to Copenhagen. ‘The appearance at Washington of an appli cant for the Denmark Chargeship, suggests to the correspondent of the New York Times the following capital story —a reminiscence of the Polk Administration—for the trutli of which he claims the highest authority : A certain Pennsylvanian, hailing not far from Fayette county, having received his appointment to the Denmark mission, went to New York to spend a few days before embarking for his j post. Among other gentlemen to whom he had letters of introduction was a Democratic Edi tor—a jovial, hospitable, whole-souled fellow — who felt it his duty to show the Charge to Co penhagen all possible attention—the more es pecially as he possessed the air and appearance of a gentleman of education and great refine ment. Summoning a few of his friends togeth- I er, our brother of the quill gave a handsome j game’supper, in honor of his distinguished j guest, at which good wine and better speeches flowed as is their want on such occasions. The Charge to Copenhagen, however, wastfvery re served, eating little, drinking less aisi saying nothing- ail of which gave his companions ; and entertainers enhanced ideas of his dignified # # O j superiority ot character and mind. Indeed, our editorial friend had quite made up his mind before rising from the table, that nothing than | a full mission could furnish a place worthy of i his guest; and already he had extemporized a ) very strong leader, designed to appear in the i Daily at the earliest day urging the im ! rninent necessity of raising the grade of the mission to Denmark forthwith. The company finally separated, having ac companied the guest to his quarters at the Astor, and bid him good night, with the usual compli mentary wishes. Our editorial friend, who for the sake of brevity, we shall designate as Mr. L., bad not got out of sight, however, ere he was called back by the Charge, when the fol lowing dialogue ensued : “Oh! Mr. L., I desired to ask you a ques tion.’’ “You may command me, sir. I shall he very happy to render any possible service to so dis tinguished a friend.” “ 1 hank you sir; but it’s a very simple matter 1 have to inquire about. Ahem—l— suppose— j Mr.—L—Charges have often been in New York before?” “Nothing more common, I assure you. Indeed in almost all cases, our foreign appointees em bark from this port, after spending time enough here to seethe lions, and submit to the atteu-J tions and civilities we are happy to bestow upon distinguished strangers. But why do vou ask ?” “Hell, Mr. L., you know I am appointed Charge to Copenhagen—” “I am very glad to know, Sir, that the Presi dent has made so fortunate a selection; and I doubt not your appointment will reflect much credit upon your country.’’ “I hope so—l hope so. But Mr. L., having been appointed Charge to Copenhagen, . \on know it is not generally known in New ork that I am here, Mr. L., as 1 am a stran ger.” “I regret exceedingly that it is so, my dear sir, because it our iriend-s were generally aware of your presence, you Mould not have been compelled to accept of my poor hospitality, alone, but would have found a host to render your sojourn here agreeable.” “Thank you, thank you, Mr. L.; but as I have been appointed Charge to Copenhagen, and am such a stranger, would it be unusual, would it be out of the way, just to have a little, a little notice a—’’ ! Here friend L., who had been thrown entirely I oft i is guard, in consequence of peering into the j upper strata ol dignity, tor the “Charge to Co j penhagen” began at last to smell the rat—dis ! posed to gratiiy the little freak of vanity lie in j terposed: “Ah, I understand you. Certainly not, sir; : you would like to have your appointment and j presence announced in the papers.’’ j “Exactly, exactly. You know, having been | appointed Charge to Copenhagen it would seem i quite proper that our friends should know I am here, and about to embark. ’’ “Fil fix all that sir. I will announce it in my own paper to-morrow morning, and get it done also, by some of eiy coteinporaries and L, left