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Ik BIDDY M'SHANE.
- •
SHF Biddy M'Shaae, you are plump as a lark,
|w And fair as the dawning just after the dark ; •
■■ While philosophers say,
|||||m As mo%t justly they may,
i;; ■•■■■■f~" > Ts you# see the starlight
Long before it is night,
Htt take a good look, an' you won't look in vain,
Sphere it flies from the eye? ot swate Diclay M'Shane.
SHjAiddy M’Shane, don’t you very well know
pSHv e were both hoy,- together some twelve years ago?
HT Sure I'd never forget
mHjL', How we looked when we met;
How one morning at school
I felt as a fool,
When he asked what was sorrow’s true bane,
An’ I answered him promptly, ‘ Swate Biddy Mc-
Shane!’
Biddy M'Shane, sure I thought I would die ;
Last week I did nothing but sit, sob and sigh;
And the neighbors they said,
As they stood round the bed,
“Oh, he’s stiffs as a post;
Sure he'll give up the ghost 1”
And the doctor he cried, ‘ There’s a weight on the
brain.’
| “ Yes sir,” I replied, “it is Biddy M’Shane.”
Biddy M'Shane, let me ask you right out,
To be sure that you know what you are about;
Don’t you flirt with the Beaux,
Or else who tho deuco knows
we twojwlio should be
nu,/might be three,
r AoVf-wliiskered follow, conceited and
i vain
I May walk in an’ walk off with you, Biddy M’Shane
B (From the N. 0. Pic tune.)
P The New Costi t.
fc Editors Picayune —l ha.e lately observed
paragraphs in the public journals relative
the new costume tor ladies. As there seems
EBB much diversity of opinion on the subject.some ad-
others condemning it, I should like,
/ through the medium of your iiberai columns, per
/ mission to express a few ideas.
y I notice that the different editors are puzzled
in what way to handle the question. This is to
k be expected. They are not conversant with
their subject, and find themselves at fault, and
Ht straying from their proper element. Now your
I essrs. Editors, is a lady, there
issue of the controversy. I
■d piJPK.. that I am not a ''fashionable,”
W!s fuireense. so that what 1 have to say does
proceed from motives of display or love of
HH novelty. Nor yet an u Amazon,” who would
at the “lordly prerogative,” and break
the partition walls which divide your
Hfephere from ours . " no less lofty, perhaps, but on-
H*ly different;” but 1 am an admirer and advocate
for the new costume, and hope to impress you
W with the belief that my views are solely based
L upon the jmmutable principles of good sense and
good tasted
, The Oriental costume, modified to suit the
Hr spirit of the age. presents both advantages and
B" attractions over the tight, stiffTuhwholesome, and
W inconvenient dress of modern times. While in
I grace and beauty, eomfortand freedom, who shall
presume to say it is deficient ?
fen the score of utility, which, in this practical
m land, always Ijflfes precedence to beauty, 1 would
j / remark, the tight dressing, so much de
ft preeated and ma.ntained in viola-
Wjf tion of the laws of health, must yield to there
in quirements of fashion, and the much-abused and
long-compressed heart and lungs be left to ex
pand in the freedom which nature designed.—
The injurious weight will be removed from the
waist and back, leaving the action of the lirobs
free and unimpeded. It will be most convenient
in passing up or down stairs, and the ladies will
no longer be compelled to dust and wipe the
with thqjwong silken trains, as at pre
■ sent. It will be economical of labor, money
■ ijp&d time, simple in detail, convenient in form,
■ easily prepared and speedily put on, leaving a
much larger portion of time for healthful oxer
s' » and mental cultivation. A complaint is of
; KHftirged against our sex, that w'e are superficial
;B' {frilling. And io confess truth, a fashionable
HUe, though ever so elegant, is often a most va-
insipid being. The reason is obvious.—
She is regard dress as of paramount im
portanee£..and finds herself encumbered wdth a
style so artificial and complicated, that all time
and thought a*re required tor its arrangement,
while objects of . more dignified importance are
.sacrificed.
It has often been remarked by the mofe judi
cious class of ladies, that a reform in this respect
w r as greatly needed, and the one now proposed
seems in most respects to meet their wishes. In
deed, I have taken pains to ascertain the senti
ments of a large number of ladies on the subject,
and find that both the grave and the gay give
FY their unanimous approval, and desire its intro
duction.
7 Butin dwelling thus long on its advantages. I
\ must not forget to mention its beauty and
4prgracefulness. Some one bemoans the loss of
ribbons, laces, flowers and flounces; would thev
not feel compensated in the jewels, plumes and
sashes—borders, slashing and stomachers, which
from their grace and richness are peculiarly ap
propriate ito this style, to say nothing of the pret
ty arms and_ feet, and the free, untrammeled
movements, of the wearer?
The dress itself has not been very clearly de
, fined thus far, nor its details made out; I would.
. therefore, beg leave to give my thoughts on the
v i subject, not from any especial merit or originality
* * they may have, but to bring this matter, if pos
sible, to a favorable conclusion. Should not the
name of Greek or Persian costume be adopted in
preference to that of Turk 2 The associations are
more agreeable; our sympathies are more with
those countries than w’ith Turkey. No one w r ould
hesitate a moment to personate a. Grecian, but
who w r ould like to be transformed into a Turk ?
dress should be cut. I think, in the sack
fitting neatly, but easily, to th# figure.
in the skirt to suit the taste, and des-
Hfrom the throat to the knee only, with
and full pantalettes of the same
material itself should be some
mH rich, uic-thci n i silk, cotton.
Bh a striking [.order passing round
jagpm tiie Iron’ and taiiiri i>• -:t l m
ik sleeves. The waist to be tied at
Blunged sash to matin- the bonier.
/ *' BLbc enc.r.-hd Wit:: hioul -brae.--
Wbtii ~ -<
re 4 airt? d. the Mont and
jße siashc-.■ with sume luncv color,
the waist. a. splaying a rich sto
wjtn a-w.-i*-.; e.a>p> v i laced
across with buttons and loops. For walking, the
round straw or leghorn flat, tied with a simple
knot of ribbon, would complete the summer
dress; while for winter the round beaver hat
and plumes, or velvet cap with band and tassel,
would be found highly becoming. Short cloaks
or sacks would be appropriate, and the little prim
cap should be abandoned for the graceful turban.
You will perceive that although this style' com
bines simplicity, economy and convenience when
desired, it is also capable of great enrichment. So
mourn no more,l pray you, over Campt street and
Broadway; they will sustain no loss, be assured.
Before closing my letter, I cannot forbear ad
dressing a few words to the “ gentlemen of the
press.” These seem to resolve themselves into
three classes. The first are those who under
take to ridicul#, and quiz the ladies for daring
to think* and act as they please in their
own affairs. To such I would observe, that
sound reasons would have far greater weight
with us than squibs, as we are -suspicious, of a
cause sustained by ridicule instead of argument.
Besides, will they have the kindness to look
back and point out a single great discovery, or
great reform which was not ushered in with a
like train of epithets. The second are those who
tremble for the t; pants” and their prerogatives.”
To these I would fain speak words of good cheer
and* consolation. Let your fears be soothed ; we
shall not o’erstep our proper limits. .Our own
domain is wide enough ; why should we seek to
encroach on yours ? We are well pleased with
the space allotted us; should we gain much by
exchanging ? Let not your vanity deceive you;
your ugly swallow-tailed coat, and meager tights,
are not so irresistible as you imagine. On the
word of a lady, we have no designs on them ; the
temptation is not sufficient. And to the third
class, u last, though not least,” I would respect
fully remark that their just and liberal spirit the
ladies have not failed to appreciate. We admire
and thank them for their generosity which awards
to others the same personal freedom in what is
right, which they treasure so sacredly them
selves, and which we all regard as the peculiar
boon of our institutions. They refuse to con
demn a thing untried, unseen, and declare that if
sustained by reason and merit, it shall receive
their lull support.
They applaud the ladies’ independence for fear
lessly doing what was their right, namely: to se
lect their fashions from whatever country they
preferred, whether Turkey, Persia, Greece, or
France; or what is still better, to originate them
for themselves. Why should we subject ourselves
to the arbitrary domination of any country,
when our own beloved America is so famed
throughout the world for her inventive genius?
But we patiently submit to terms dictated in the
tyranny of fashion, which we would not brook
from the force of arms. Truly, the brightest star
or stripe on our banner or shield should be our
independence.
These gentlemen call on the ladies to speak
for themselves and express their real sentiments,
and it is this fair and manly request which has
elicited this communication.
I trust, Messrs. Editors, your patience is not
quite exhausted, and that you will regard this
subject of sufficient importance to be gravely con
sidered and discussed. It will not be confined to
a few individuals, nor hidden in a corner, but will
become a widespread national thing. Thousands
are interested in its success. It will revolutionize
the externals at least of one-half the American
people, and its influence will be seen and felt
from frontier to frontier of our noble and happy
land.
With much respect, yours, &c.,
M’me Dr. Symes.
New Orleans , June 14. 1851.
( From the Athens Banner , 2 6th inst.)
Mr. Cobb’s Letter of Acceptance.
Athens, Ga., June 24,1851.
Gentlemen: —l have this day received your
letter of the 18th inst., informing me of my nom
ination by the Convention of the Constitutional
Union party of Georgia, for the office of Governor.
With a full appreciation of the honor which the
Convention has conferred upon me, I accept the
nomination, and, if elected, will endeavor faith
fully to discharge the duties of the office.
The resolutions adopted by your Convention,
present in distinct terms to the people of the
State, an issue involving the peace and repose of
the country, if not tne very existence of the
Union. No one can over-estimate the impor
tance of the decision which is to be pronounced
by the people upon it, and it is only in a due es
timate of the consequences dependent upon the
result, that w r e can look for judgment w r orthy of
the intelligence and patriotism of our fel)ow r-citi
zens.
During the exciting scenes that characterized
the deliberations of the last Congress on the sla
very question, the public mind w-as directed with
intense anxiety to the action of our national le
gislature. Every patriotic heart in the land felt
that the issues of life and death w'ere involved in
the final adjustment of that angry and exciting
contest, which w r asthreatening the overthrow of
the noblest structure ever erected by human wis
dom —the American, Union. That result, so long
and anxiously looked for by the people of the
State, was at length consummated by their rep
resentatives, in the adoption of those bills, fami
liarly known to the country as the “adjustment”
or “compromise measures.” Ido not propose at
this time to discuss those measures—it w r ould not
be altogether appropriate to the occasion, even if
I feit impelled to such a course by the apprehen
sion of any doubt existing in the public mind, in
reference to my view's on this subject. I have
all uded to the subject as introductory to another
growing out of those measures which challenges,
in an emphatic manner, the public attention, from
recent political movements in our own and neigh
boring States.
When, in consequence of the passage of the
compromise bills by Congress, the people of Geor
gia were summoned to a Convention, to consider
of the course and policy, which the adoption of
those measures required them to pursue, we all
felt that circumstances had devolved upon our
State a responsibility of no ordinary character,
but one which the intelligence and patriotism of
her people peculiarly adapted her to assume. The
anxiety manifested in reference to the action of
that Convention, w r as not confined to the limits
of our own State. It w r as felt throughout the
length and breadth of the Union, and w r as second
in intensity only to the solicitude which had pre
viously been exhibited about the adoption of the
measures, which had caused its assemblage. The
questions which that Convention W’as called
upon to consider,, were discussed by the public
p ress —by our public speakers—in private con
versation —indeed in every mode known to the
political canvass, with unusual w r armth and mark
ed ability. It is certainly no reflection upon any
previous political struggle in our State to say that
on no former occasion, was there more talent,
learning, research and patriotism brought into
requisition, than by the respective friends and
advocates of the various policies indicated in the
course of the canvass. The representatives se
lected under these circumstances, assembled in
Convention; a body of as w’ise and patriotic men
as ever before convened in any State in the
Union. They came fresh from the people, fully
entrusted with their wishes, and empowered to
speak authortatively for them; and in the name
ot their constituencies, they placed upon the re
cords ol our State the enlightened judgment of an
honest and patriotic people. It is unnecessary
lor me here to speak ol the action of the Conven
tion in detail. It is of too recent occurrence, and. i
therefore, too lamiliar to the people to require a
recital of it. Not only will it be remembered
what was the action ol the Convention, but it
should likewise be borne in mind that it met the i
approving voice of the people throughout the I
State. _ 6
The universal sentiment of approval which
greeted the representatives upon their return to
tneir respective constituencies, w r as rendered the
more striking and remarkable by the feeble and
occasional mutterings of the lew restless and dis
contented spirits who withheld their sanction.—
Who supposed at that time that there would have
been arrayed in a few months a political organi
zation in the State, based upon a repudiation of
this wise, just, and enlightened judgment of the
people?
I f the people of Georgia are prepared to reverse
a decision so recently and solemnly made, and
madly to rush the ship of State into the gulf of
disunion, in obedience to the summons of a neigh
boring State, then it is manifest that I am not the
man to select for their Chief Magistrate. For,
while I concede that the South has cause of com
plaint against the North for their conduct in the
past, in connection with the question of slavery,
yet I must, in candor, declare that there is noth
ing which in my judgment, will justify us in dis
solving a government formed by Washington and
his immortal compeers, and which the committee
are right in pronouncing “the freest, happiest, and
best in the world.” It will be a dark day for
liberty throughout the world, when this step is
taken.
The effect produced throughout the Union by
the action of that Convention is not only grate
ful to our feeling of State pride, but should not be
without its in dunce upon our minds, when we
are invited to a reconsideration of the decision
which was then pronounced. With our sister
States of the South, and with the patriotic friends
of the Union everywhere, the action of that Con
vention was hailed with exhibitions of unbound
ed applause.' The highest encomiums were pass
ed upon the wisdom, intelligence, and patriotism
of its members, as exhibited in their firm and
unyielding devotion to the rights of the South,
the constitution of the country, and the Union of
the States. Georgia, already proudly pre-emi
nent among her sister States, was thus elevated
to a yet higher and nobler position. As one of her
citizens, I give to the action of her Convention
my warm, cordial, and unreserved approval, and
am prepared to give to the maintenance of her
decision my best efforts. She has declared, in
the most solemn manner that “she can, consis
tently with her honor , abide by the general scheme
of pacification.'—ln that declaration I fully con
cur. When I give to this action of her Conven
tion my unqualified approval, I do not feel that
my native State has required me, as one of her
citizens, to submit to an act of degradation. I
will not cast upon her the ungrateful reflection
that she has taxed the allegiance of her citizens,
to the extent of requiring at their hands a humi
liating submission to a condition of degredation
and inequality among her sister States. It is with
far different feelings that I regard her action. I
look upon her in the proud position which she
occupies in this confederacy of States, and feel no
blush of shame mantling my cheeks as I read her
history in the past—realize her present pre-emi
nence—and look forward to the bright prospect
which the future opens up before her. Should,
however, the time ever arrive when the condi
tions of her remaining in the confederacy are deg
redation and inequality , I shall be prepared, with
her, “to resist, with all the means which a favor
ing Providence may place at her disposal,”' even
" (as a last resort ,) to a disruption of every tie
which binds her to the Union,” any and every
power that seeks to put upgn her such debasing
terms. Nor am I particular by what name this
resistance may be characterized—whether seces
sion, revolution, or .anything else—for no one can
for a moment doubt, that should this fearful col
lision ever come, the issue will be decided only by
the arbitrament of the sword: Where constitu
tions end, revolutions begin,
But to my mind, the future presents no such
gloomy forebodings. So far we have maintain
ed the honor of our State, and at the same time
preserved the Union. A firm and unyielding ad
herence to the principles laid down by our Con
vention, will ensure the future peace and repose
of the country, and will enable us, in common
with our brethern of the Americn Union, to re
alize all those blessings which the future has in
store for our country, if we will prove true to the
high destiny to which we have been called. Let
Georgia then remain firm in the decision she
has made, and not invite, by a vacillating course,
a renewal of sectional strife and jealousies.
Returning you, gentlemen, my thanks for the
flattering manner in which you have been pleas
ed to communicate to me my nomination by the
Convention,
I am, very respectfully, your ob’t serv’t,
IIOWELL COBB.
Messrs. Merriwether, Hull, Milledge, Wofford,
and Thomas.
(Telegraphed for the Baltimore Sun.)
Further per Steamer Europa.
Halifax, June 24th, 9 P. M.—The steamship
Europa left Liverpool at 11 1-2 o'clock oft the
14th. The Franklin arrived at Cowes on the
morning of 12th. The Lafayette was to sail on
the 16th, and the City of Glasgow on the 17th,
the berths of both vessels being full.
England. —The domestic news is very dull.
Parliament had re-opened, and had passed the
navy and army estimates, including £300,000 to
sustain the expenses of the Kaffir war. Austen's
motion respecting the State prisoners at Van
Dieman's Land had been withdrawn. A new
measure for reforming the Chancery system has
been proposed. Doubts are entertained whether
or not the Government will proceed with the ec
clesiastical titles bill.
The exhibition was still attracting crowds, but
not so many working people as was expected.
Emigration contined unabated.
The Galway people were rejoicing at the pros
pect of steam communication with New York.
Trade was improving, and prices in the manu
facturing districts improving. The weather is
genial, and an abundant hay harvest is anticipat
ed.
The grain crops in England are healthy, but
backward.
The crops in Ireland are promising, and there
is no appearance of disease.
France. —Affairs are tranquil. The war in
Algiers was over, and had resulted in the sup
pression of the rebellion. ,
Commerce and trade were improving. The
Bourse closed brisk, and the 5 per cents were 30
cents higher than on Wednesday. The Havre
market closed inactive, notwithstanding the fa
vorable reports from England. Sales of Louisi
ana Cotton at 83 a 84 francs for ordinaire, and
72 1-2 a 73 francs for bas.
India. —The India mail had arrived, and the
British province continues traquil. The Pest
wany frontier and the Penjant were threatened
by bands of robbers. Money was firm. Freights
high: Imports and exports dull. Cotton brisk.
The Continental news is of very little inter
est.
Markets.— Cotton. —The imports of Cotton
for the week are 84,000 bales.
Breadstuffs. —There has been considerable ac
tivity In the Corn market, and some purchases
have been made on speculation. Wheat had ad
vance 2d. to 3d. Flour has advanced Is. and
Corn 6d.
Provisions. —The finer descriptions of Beef
attract more attantion, and purchases have been
made on London account. Inferior sorts are ne
glected. Bacon is in better demand at late rates.
Shoulders are Id. a 2d‘ lower. Hams quiet. Lard
not so active.
Groceries. —Sugars steady; sales of Porto
Rico at 38 a 41s. Molasses is unchanged; sales
of Porto Rico at 16s. Coffee is inactive; Com
mon Congou Tea is lower, and prices of other
sorts barely sustained. Rice is dearer.
Money Market. —The English stock mar
ket is more active. Consols have advanced to
98 3-8 for money and 98 1-2 for account. Con
tinental exchanges are weaker. A fair business
has been done in foreign stocks, but not much in
American. United States 6’s 105 a 105 1-2; do.
do., 1868, 112 a 113; do. do., 1867, 107 a 108;
Ohio 6 ; s, 1870 and 7 1870 and ’75, 105; Marylaud
s’s Bds, 90 a 91.
Hints to Husbands. —Do not jest with your
wife upon a subject in which there is danger of
wounding her feelings. Remember that she
treasures every word you utter, though you may
never think of it again. Do not reproach your
wife with a personal defect, for if she has sensi
bilty, you inliict a wound difficult to heal. Do
not treat your wife with inattention in company;
it touches her pride—and she will not respect
you more or love you better for it. Do not up-
braid your wife in the presence of a third person.
The sense of your disregard for her feelings will
prevent her from acknowledging her fault. Do
not often invite your friends to jaunt, and leave
your wife at home; she might suspect that you
estemed others more companionable than herself.
If you would have a pleasant home and cheerful
wife, pass your evenings under your ow r n roof.
Do not be stern and silent in your own house,
and remarkble for your sociality elsewhere. Re
member that your wife has as much need of re
creation as yourself, and devote a portion at least
of your leisure hours to such society and amuse
ments as the may join. By doing so, you will
secure her smiles and increase her affections.
AUGUSTA, GA.
SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 28.
For Governor.
CHARLES J. MCDONALD.
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.
The Convention to nominate a Southern
Rights Candidate for the Eighth Congres
sional District, will be held in this City
on SATURDAY, the 12th day of JULY.
Notice to Advertisers.— Our advertising
friends will please hand in their favors by 5 o’clock,
P. M. hereafter—the recent change in the time of
arrival of the mail, inducing us to close our adver -
tising eolums earlier than heretofore.
See first page of Daily.
Mr. Cobb’s Letter of Acceptance.
We copy this long looked for letter from the
Southern Banner of the 26th inst. Each of our
readers can judge of its merits for himself. In
fact its merits can be very briefly enumerated.
It is an adroit dilution by being infused through
many words, of one idea—that the Georgia Con
vention did wisely, and well, in determining to
acquiesce in the Compromise. It modestly in
dicates that it would be a continuation of the
same kind of wisdom to elect him, one of the
chiel architects of that Compromise, Governor
ol Georgia—that if this is not done, but the peo
ple should, in preference, elect that bloody and
ferocious fire-eater, Charles J. McDonald, the
most terrible consequences w*ill ensue.
The letter also throws out a propitiatory para
graph to such as the writer supposed were not
quite willing to submit—all for the sake of the
glorious Union—to every indignity that our lords
and masters, the anti-slavery majority in Con
gress, may hereafter choose to impose upon the
South. Mr. Cobb asserts that, in what he thought
an extreme case, he too would go for resistance,
and would not be particular whether it be called
“ secession, revolution, or anything else”’—that it
would be a matter to be settled by a fight any
how.
To this there are two obvious replies, and this
little piece of clap-trap will wholly fail in con
ciliating those who are not only indignant at the
Compromise, but object to Mr. Cobb for his
anti-State Rights course and opinions.
First. With the history of the compromise fresh
in mind, it is very hard to conceive of any legis
lation which the very national and pliant Mr.
Cobb would become indignant at, and would
not rather counsel submission to, than compro
mise his popularity with people North of Mason
& Dixon’s line. He is known to abhor section
alism so much, that he would be very chary of
taking any position that would look too much
like standing up for Southern rights to be popu
lar and defensible before a Northern constitu
ency.
Secondly. The position of IVJr. Cobb, that
the Federal Government c m rightfully use the
sword in case a State resists by u secession , revolu
tion, or anything else” an outrage, however enor
mous, upon her rights, renders this little display
oi prospective fire-eating, a mockery and an ab
surdity. It is coupled with a position that is at
once calculated to demoralize the cause in which
resistance would be sanctioned, and afford an ar
gument potent in the hands of demagogues over
the timid and ignorant, to prevent success. It is
at the same time asserting, “ If you dare to re
sist, you do so with a halter around your neck,
for it is the duty of the Federal Government to
put you down. If the remaining thirty States
are stronger than the one resisting State, then
resistance becomes treason, and failure death and
a felon’s grave.”
This doctrine will not do, Mr. Cobb. It will
not go down with State Rights men, Whigs or
Democrats. Why did you not express yourself
as to what a State may or may not rightfully do
in virtue of her sovereignty—that is, if you admit
that a State is sovereign—and of the nature of
the compact of Union, in case of the supposed
intolerable outrage on her rights ? To say a State
may resist, and in the same breath to concede
that the Federal Government has a right to
prevent her from resisting, is flat contradiction.
It is worse. It is throwing away the shield
of State sovereignty, and prostrating the States
at the feet of Federal power. It is arming aboli
tionism with the moral power of being in the
right as soon as it attains the physical power of
enacting laws to carry out its avowed purposes.
It is saying to it, You have the right to con
quer the'refractory State that defies your horri
ble designs, and«trikesfor independence. Even
a Southern State is bound to assist in the war of
coercion upon a Southern sister.
If Mr. Cobh had appended his letter to Mr. Wm.
11. Hull , setting forth his political opinions on this
and other questions , and which his friends in the
Convention to which it was to be submitted thought
proper to suppress, the people of Georgia would
better know how to vote, and what they would
be voting for. They will not be willing to vote
for a man who holds opinions the wire-workers
of his party are afraid to have disclosed.
Mr. Cobb deserves to be complimented for his
frankness and boldness in writing the suppressed
letter. But there will be no merit in having
begun right, if he do not carry out his original
purpose, and OC? 3 ' publish the letter !
A Champion for Bloomerism.
The article we copy from the Picayune , will
be found interesting. For one, we have been
quite willing to leave the whole discussion of the
Bloomer costume where it properly belongs, to
the ladies. But as jurisdiction of the question
has been, in a measure, thrust upon the public
prass, by the ladies themselves —as in fact the
pioneer in the new costume, Mrs. Bloomer her
self, is an Editor, or Editress, and. has challenged
discussion, and as many ladies are writing com
munications about it for the public eye, and one
has been lecturing upon it, we feel constrained
to say one word on the topic.
We are quite indifferent as to what the ca
prices of female taste may decide upon. Many
fashions, without provoking either the ire, the
ridicule, or the fears of the male sex, have been
adopted which w r ere, in our view, equally absurd,
and far more inconvenient, and positively hurtful
to health. We will not go back to the days of
hoops and farthingales, nor wall we comment on
the melancholy follies of tight lacing, now hap
pily out of vogue. But the innumerable skirts
fashionable at the present day, with their op
pressive weight, and the sweeping length of the
walking and ball dresses, are certainly to be
classed among the hurtful and extravagant ab
surdities.
Then, on the score of modesty, those who pat
ronize bare arms, and dresses so low in the bo
som as to leave almost nothing for the imagi
nation, should be at least charitable to the new
costume, which is prudishness itself in compari
son.
In fact, the charge of immodesty, we look
upon as wholly unfounded. Who that has been
to a Fancy Ball and seen and admired a beauti
ful and modest lady personating a Sultana , or Per
sian Princess , or Medora , or Gulnare , or The
Bride of Abydos , ever deemed aught in the cos
tume immodest or unfeminine ?
But we leave the question in the hands of the
fair correspondent of the Picayune , not aspiring to
be a champion of the new costume, or desiring to
be considered as having any preference on the
subject. It is one on which much may be said
on both sides. We will venture an opinion,
however, and that is, that the pretty will look
prettier, and the homely still less attractive in
the new costume. On the score of utility the
Bloomers have much the best side of the argu
ment.
Death by a Rattlesnake’s Bite.
We have received the following letter from Dr.
T. S. Mims, in Scriven county:
Mobley’s Pond, June 17, 1851.
Mr. Editor :—On yesterday, I was summoned
to see a negro man, Jim, the property of Col. G.
W. Hurst, who had been bitten on the hand,
about three hours previously by a large snake,
(supposed to be a rattle-snake,) and found him
in articulo mortis, life becoming extinct in about
20 minutes after I arrived. He was a timber
hawler by trade, and was in the act of passing
the chain used in hoisting the timber, when he
received the deadly blow. A Mr. Paris, who
was near by, states that in about five minutes
after the accident, his face, scalp and tongue, was
enormously swollen, the latter protruding be
tween the teeth. No other swelling visible
(not even the hands) when I arrived, except
slight enlargement of the abdomen.
A little boy, who assisted him in hitching up
the timber, states that it was a rattle-snake, but
the imperfect description we received would
have left us in doubt as to the true character of
the snake, but for the size and the rapidly fatal
symptoms produced. Difference between the
insertion of the upper and lower teeth fully one
inch—truly a monster. After Jim was con
veyed to a house, search was made for the snake,
but without effect—having been seen by the
little boy to make his way off. I know but
little of their natural history, but have been told
by persons as soon as they inflict a bite they
leave immediately.
This horrid and untimely death should caution
those who, by necessity, are compelled to go in
forests infested by such reptiles, to look before
they leap. Respectfully, &c.
Domestic Manufactures.
The best evidence of the prosperity of the
Southern manufactures, is the continual arrival of
large cargoes of manufactured cotton cloths at
this city, from the interior.* Yesterday the steom
er Chattham arrived from Augusta, with 350
bales of domestics, from the Augusta Manufac
turing Company. These goods have been manu
factured to order, and are destined for Baltimore,
Philadelphia, and New York, where they will
compete with the Eastern goods sold in those
markets. , The cotton cloths manufactured in
our Southern mills being heavier and more du
rable, are preferred in those cities above all |
others. The demand for this class of goods is
daily increasing, and while the Northern mills,
in which the finer and printed fabrics are made
are closing their doors, it is gratifying to observe
the prosperity of our own manufactories, and to
the capital daily invested in new factories. These
facts prove what we have often asserted, that we
have a decided advantage over the North in the
business of manufacturing yarns and coarse cot
ton goods.— Savannah News.
Terrible loss of Life. —Calcutta papers
report the burning of the ship Kurramany,
bound to the Mauritius, with Coolies. About
200 perished in the flames or were drowned.
New Postage Law.
From and after the 30th day of this month, the
rates of Postage will be as follows:
For every single letter in manuscript, weighing
half an ounce, or under, for any distance not over
3,000 miles, when pre-paid, 3 cents.
For the same, when paid at the place of desti
nation, 5 cents.
Over half an ounce and not more than one
ounce, when pre-paid, 6 cents.
For the same when paid at the place of desti
nation, 10 cents.
Over an ounce and not more than an ounce and
a half, when pre-paid, 9 cents.
For the same, when paid at the place of desti
nation, 15 cents.
Over an ounce and a half and not more than
two ounces, pre-paid, 12 cents.
For the same, when paid at the place of desti
nation, 20 cents.
For each weekly newspaper net exceeding
three ounces in weight, when.dry, the rates, per
quarter, payable in advance, will be as follows :
For any distance within the county where
printed, nothing.
For any distance from the place of publication,
out of the county, not exceeding 50 miles, 5 cts.
Over 50 and not exceeding 300 miles, 10 cts.
Over 300 and not exceeding 1000 miles, 15c.
Over 1000 and not exceeding 2000 miles, 20c
“How’s the Crap? 5 ’ — Out's is a brag one—
although ice say it that should not. As to the
District at large, the answers will be various.
Oats faild almost every where except on Turkey
Creek. (That never fails.) Wheat is turning
out generally well. Early Corn in several sec°
tions (Cheves 7 Creek and Beach Island for in
stance) has suffered almost irreparably. In other
places, it is like ours.
Cotton is universally promising well—alas!
we fear too well for the price next Fall.
Watermelons (don’t laugh!) are coming on
cheeringly. Huckleberries are just over—black
berries are now in full blast, and, last but not
least, Cow-peas is up.—Edgefield Advertiser. 2 6th
inst.
Scarlet Fever.— The Baltimore Sun says that
a number of respectable gentlemen have called
upon the editor, confirming the truth of perfectly
curing scarlet fever by rubbing the patient three
krnes a day with fat bacon.
|i) JHapetic tflfgraj)l).
Reported for the Constitutionalist,
New York, June 26.
Cotton.—The market has advanced one eighth
since the arrival of the Europa. 1,000 bales sold.
Rice $3 25 to $3 50.
Flour and grain steady.
At Baltimore, Rio Coffee sold at 8 1-2 to 9 1.4
cent. Flour $4.
Charleston, June 27, p. m.
Cotton. —600 bales sold at 5 3-8 to 9 1-2 cts
The market is depressed and holders anxious to
sell. Prices are nominal.
Death of Wade Alle£. —Our city has been
saddened for the last few days by the decease of
Mr. W. Allen, one of our oldest and most respect
able citizens, who died in tins city on Saturday
last. He had been laboring for some time, we
believe, with a disarrangement of the viscera , ac
companied with chronic dysentery, which term
inated his life on the night of the 21st inst.
Mr. Allen came to this city near thirty years
ago from Edgefield District, South-Carolina, his
native place; and by his honesty, industry, fru
gality and system in business, he had amassed a
considerable fortune. He was about sixty years
old, and highly respected in the comm unity.—
Montgomery Advertiser, 25th inst.
The Weather. —We have at last had fine
seasons in this neighborhood, but we understand
it was not a general thing in the District. Copi
ous showers fell on last Tuesday, during which
it was cold enough to render fire necessary for
comfort. It has been quite cool ever since. We
understand there was considerable hail in the
District on Saturday last, which we presume is
the cause of the coolness in the atmosphere.
Corn and Cotton crops are advancing—Oats
looking up a little. —Laurenceville {S. C.) Herald.
\Tdegraphed for the Baltimore Sun.]
Washington, June 24, p. m.
Court Martial. —The Court Martial re-assem
bled this morning, and were sworn in, General
Clark is still absent.
The Judge Advocate read the several charges
and specification against Colonel Talcott, which
were substantially as follows :
First—Violation oithe 132 d regulation of Ord
nance Bureau by making a contract, through
Lt. Col. Hughes, with Dr. Carmichael, of Vir
ginia, for 500 tons of shot and shells, without the
sanction of the Secretary of War.
Second.—F«r wilful disobedience of orders ot
the Secretary, who had rejected Mr. Crowning
shield’s application in Mr. Talcott’s presence, and
refused to recognize an alleged verbal contract
with the previous Secretary.
Third—For conduct unbecoming an officer and
a gentleman: kowing these articles unnecessary
for public service; the contract was an abuse of
authority, and unwarranted; making false state
ments to the Secretary with the intent to deceive,
in denying that the contract had been made by
him or at nis instance.
Capt. Maynadier and Secretary Codradt were
examined at length in support of the charges.
The Secretary’s evidence was concluded when
the court adjourned.
Fiue.—A fire occurred last evening between
eleven and twelve o’clock in the brick building
used as a copperage by Messrs. Enslow & Bell,sit
uated on East Bay street, at the corner of Boyce’s
wharf. The vorious Fire Companies were
promptly on the spot, but the flames previous to
their arrival had been in a great measure subdu
ed by the strenuous exertions of several gentle
men from the immediate vicinity. But little
damage, we are happy to say, ensued. One of
the proprietors informs us that he has but little
doubt that it was the work of an incendiary, as
there had been no fire used on the premises—
Charleston Courier , 21th inst ,
A Hot Day. —Captain Thorndike, of the
schooner Lamartine, who arrived at New Y ork
from St. Jago de Cuba, says that on the 30th of
May, in lat. 21, lon. 74, the thermometer stood
in the cabin at one hundred and ten, and on deck
one hundred and tirty-six.
I The editor of the Louisville Journal, in reply
| to the question whether he is for or against the
short dresses for the ladies, says: “Oh, we are
decidedly a short dress man. It is not in our
power to pass much time with the ladies and we
wish, during our brief opportunity, to see as
much of them as we can with propriety. ??
A Subscriber sends us the following. We
suspect it is somewhat at variance with the
opinion of men in general:
Here, Printer, take this silver money,
And I'll send more before you dun me;
For the worst of all life’s human ills,
Is to be dunned for Printer’s bills.
OBITUARY.
Departed this life in Hamburg, on the 26th inst.
of a lingering consumption, in the 32d year of his
age, Mr. Win. Herbert, a native of Ireland, but a
citizen of this place for the last 14 years. An up
right, honest man, a fond husband, an affectionate
fother and kind friend, he leaves a numerous circle
of friends and relatives to mourn his loss.
Requiescat in pace.
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Special llotirrs.
Q3 = There will be Divine Service in the’Metho
dist Church this morning at II o’clock, and also
this evening at 8 o’clook P. M, june 28
03“ Oglethorpe Infantry—Attention ! Your
Fatigue Caps have arrived, at
june 28 J. TAYLOR, Jr. & CO’S.
03“ We are authorize to announce the name
of Brigadier General STEPHEN DRANE, as a can
didate for Major General to cemmand the Second
Division of Georgia Militia. june 11
03“Notice. —Post Office, Augusta, June 2d,
1851.—0 n and after this date, the Western Mail
will close at 3 P. M.
Northern and Charleston Mails at 5 A. M.
Savannah Mail at 8 P. M.
The Office will be opened at 7A. M. and
closed on the arrival of the Northern Mail, which
will be ready for delivery by 4 J P. M., after which
the office will continue open nntil 8 P. M.
On Sundays, the office wifl**be openod from 8 to
9 A. M., and from 5 to 8 P. M.
Persons hat ing Key Boxes and wishing Letters
oharged, are requested to make the following de
signation: “Charge Key Box No.—.”
june 3 BENJ. F. HALL. P. M.
03* Soda Water— Cold SODA WATER, with a
variety of Syrups, at the Drug Store of
PHILIP A. MOISE, Metcalf’s Range.
N. B.— Congress Water always in Ice.
may 24 5m
03*Mir. E. C. Sofge having met with such lib
eral encouragement, takes pleasure in informing his
friends and the public that he has permanently
looated himself in Augusta as Professor of the Piano
Forte, and Organ. Communications left at the
Music & Book Store of Messrs. Geo. A. Oates &
Co. will bo punctually attended to.
jan 3
LOCATING LAND WARRANTS.
03" I HAVE effected an arrangement with a
gentleman of the west for the purpose. lam also
authorized to purchase the Land after it is located,
mar 2 fim ANDREW IL H. DAWSON.