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The Wild Max Again.—A correspond
■dent of The Caudo Gazette, writing mi
ller date of the 28th ult., from Paruibifta,
Arkansas, on Upper Red River, states
that tho cold during the present Winterl
has been in that region the severest with- :
in the memory of man. The rivers were
frozen solid, the plains represented an un- !
broken sheet of suovr. The writer relates
■the following story of an attempt to cap
ture the famous wild man, who has been
so often encountered on the borders ol
Arkansas and Northern Louisiana :
“In my travels I met a party from your j
country in pursuit of a wild man. They I
had struck his trail at a cane-brake bor
dering on Brant Lake and the Sun-Flow-
I learned from one of the par
ty that our doge .ran him to an arm ol' the j
lake which was frozen, but not sufficiently
strong to bear his weight, which -eonse- i
gave way. lie had, however,
crossed, and the dogs .were at fault.
“.(fine of the party, mounted on a fleet :
horse, coming up, encouraged the dogs to
pursue, but found it impossible to cross
with his horse, and concluded to follow
the lake round until he could ascertain
the direction taken by this monster of the;
forest. On reaching the opposite side of
the bend, he was surprised to see some-:
thing in the lake like a man breaking the
ice with his arms, and hastened under cov
er of the undergrowth, to the spot where :
he expected him to come out. He con
cealed himself near the place, when he had
a full view of him., .until he reached the!
shore, where he cause out and shook him
self. He represents him as a stout, ath
letic man, about six feet four Inches in
he'glit, completely covered with hair of a|
brownish cast about four to six inches!
long. He was well muscled and ran up,
the bank with the fleetness of a deer.
“He says he could have killed him with
h's gun, but the object of the parly be
ing to take him alive, and hearing the
horns of his comrades and the howling of
the dogs on the opposite bank of the lake,
he concluded to ride up and head him, so \
as to bring him to bay and then secure j
their prize.. So soon, however, as the I
wild man saw the horrse and rider he rush- j
ed frantically toward them, and in an in
stant dragged the hunter to the ground
and tore him in a most dreadful manner,
scratching out one of his eyes and injuring
the other so much that his comrades des-!
pair of the recovery of his sight, and bi- j
ting large pieces out of his shoulders and
various parts of his body. The monster
then tore off' the .saddle and bridle from
the horse and destroyed them, and holding
the horse by the inane, broke a short piece :
of sapling, and mounting the animal, star
ted at full speed across the plains in the j
direction of the mountains, guiding the :
horse with his club. The person left with
the wounded man informed mo that the:
party was still in pursuit,having been join- !
ed by a band of friendly Indians, and
thought that if they could find a place in
the mountains not covered with snow, or
a canebrake in the vicinity to feed their
horses, they might overtake him in a days
or two.”
Demociiacy and Foreignissi. —Some of':
the representation from Hand ton express-!
ed bitter indignation, this morning, with
the result of the late Democratic Nomi-j
nating Convention in Cincinnati. “Five '
JOutch and Irit.fi nominated out of eight, ’]
vehemently exclaimed one—“a d——d]
outrage ; the Democrats are doomed to
defeat.” Others, more prudent, looked
volumes of sour things, but wisely held
their tougues.— [ Cin. Times.
The Crisis and flic Campaign.
All danger conies from within, if a country I
lie hut true to itself; it is impregnable against j
i.hc assaults of tho world. Kvery nation ol
which we have any record in the past, perished .
not from the attacks of foreign foes, hut from •
the wiles of recreant sons. This is as true in
modern times as in ancient history. View
Bpain, Portugal and Poland, sinking into the j
dust from internal dissensions, while Switzer
land, faithful to herself, is as invincible as ever.
The unexampled prosperity that has attended;
the United States, which has caused the coun
try to rise rapidly to the importance of a first j
rate power, lias doubtless created much jeal- 1
ously among the governments of Europe, who
would gladly see the progress of Republican:
institutions checked; but all their machinations I
will be vain. France and England combined i
would exhaust themselves without robbing us
of one foot of territory, or preventing us from
adding to the stars that adorn our flag.
The constant watchfulness that is required ■
to preserve intact our rights lias not been used;
the love of country has beaten faintly in many j
hearts; and a dexterous cowardice in postpon- !
ing an evil day rather than in bravely meet-J
ing it, has been painfully apparent of late years.!
‘ Rank Abolitionism has traduced the South.!
and has gloried in arraying North against!
South, until a crisis has been reached that will
demand both a bold and skilful pilot to enable
the Union to pass safely through it. It would
bo wilful blindness and sheer madness to deny
that Pierce and Douglas anil the Northern De
mocracy have done more to increase the spirit
of sectionalism and disunion, and to fan Ihe
flame of Abolitionism than any men that ever
lived. The Kansas-Nebraska bill, with its
squatter sovereignty feature, breathed nothing
but hostility to the South and her institutions,
and Pierce’s governments of the territory in the
appointment of Reeder lias almost resulted in
open revolt. If Pierce and Douglas he friends
of the South, lleaven save us from such
friends.
The evil consequences of these ads extend far j
beyond Kansas: tens of thousands of men ini
the Northern States, who two years since deri- 1
ded and condemned Abolitionism, are now decid-1
cd y hostile to the South. The audacity of a por 1
tion of the Northern press and the Northern]
churches, proves that they would willingly os
tracise us or treat us as criminals; and while]
they act thus, they know that the slave trade,
and slavery in the most repugnant form, are
patronized by themselves, and that the great
source of their wealth is the fruit of Southern
labor.
The Presidential campaign opens at this cri
sis. The choice of the American party has
failen upon one who is worthy of all confidence \
ami respect. Millard Fillmore is patriotic,;
earnest and brave. His capacities have been
tested and proved to boos the highest order.— |
His administration won the praise even of his
opponents; his singleness of heart aud high-miti- |
dedness of purpose have shone forth in every
action of his life; aud with him as our chief j
magistrate, the future of our country would bei
peaceful and progressive. Compared to his;
competitors, he towers high as does Mount j
Olympus above the dust of earth. Millard Fill
more for the crisis! .Millard Fillmore for Pres
iilcntl!—C'lronitle Sentincl.
Crops in - Franck.—The Paris corres
pondent of the Philadalpbia American. I
writing on the 10th ultimo, says:—Every
where also We receive intelligence of the:
grain being Well got in • nor does anything,
us yet, interfere with the hopes of an abnn j
dant han-e-t. ;
High"y -important from Niraragisa.
By the steamer Isabel, -which arrived in
Charleston on Sunday night, the Courier re
ceived the ‘following letter, which, if authen
j tic, would .certainly prove that Gen. Walker
\ lias wou a great victory over the Costa Ri
! cans:
Mouth of the River Scahapee, on the Run Ju
| m River, April 20, 1856. Messrs Editors:
The "Niearaguensc” of llie 19th iust. contains
| a record of the events which have transpired
in Nicaragua. At-the battle of Rivas, on tlie
j lltli inst., (the account of which is very correct
jty given in-that, paper, and of which -particulars
, doubtless have reached you,) the Costa Ricans
I lost killed and wounded near seven hundred
! men.
This is confirmed by reports received at the.
[island of Amatepec, twelve miles distance from
j Rivas, on the 19th. The Costa Ricans admit
{four hundred and fifty killed and two hundred
anti fitly wounded. The Nicaragucnse also
I contains the affidavit .nude before’Gol. J. 11.
j Wheeler, our minister from the TTnited States,
iu relation to the murder of a number of Amer
ican citizens at Virgin Bay; also the proclama
tion of President Mora, in which the war-cry
i is, death to all Americans in Central America.
The English arc at the bottom of this niove-
I liienßas will be seen from theJ-.-orrespou Knee
; forwarded by the last steamer.
1 On the 10th instant a battle between two
I hundred Costa Ricans and thirteen Americans
: took place, at the mouth of the Serakapee river.
The enemy were badly beaten, having lost
twenty seven in the fight, while the Americans
only lost one. There is now stationed at the
I mouth of that river about eighty of the Amer
| ican troops.
A courier arrived at-Grarradu from Rivas on
' the 18th, who stated that the Costa Ricans
were unable to bury the dead killed in battle,
! and that the atmosphere had been infected by
j their decomposition. The cholera had broken
I out with great violence,and they had been com-
I polled to abandon -the -city. It was stated that
j thirty two Costa Ricans died from that ciis
| ease on the evening of the 15th iust.
! General Walker hacl a force of seven hun
j dred Americans in Granada, and six hundred
native troops were on their march from Leon,
on the 18th, to reinforce him. With'the new
recruits (three hundred in number) that came
out undersell. Hornsby, and who were at Cas
! tillo on the 20lh, Gen. Walker will lie enabled
in two weeks, to drive every enemy c'f Nicara
gua out of the country, and conquer Costa Ri
| ca l.i the bargain.
j All the Northern States are quiet. They
have accepted the peace propositions of the
Nicaraguan government, and will take no steps
!to invade Nicaragua. They have als' discon
-1 tinued enlistments, and disbanded many troops
1 already organized.
| Everything now looks prosperous for the
: cause, and the success of Walker is beyond
i doul.it. With the recruits that came out a few
, days since in the Orizaba and Charle ■ Morgan,
Gen. Walker will have 1100 American and
1000 native troops, hi tho course of a week
| he will march on Virgin Buy, Rivas and Sail
- Juan, all the points held by the enemy, and ex
| terminate t-hein, that is if they do not ‘-make
tracks” for Costa Rica in “quick time” as soon
as they learn that Walker baa been reinforced
by 200 American troops.
The California passengers could not get
through, and about 250 of them started for Fa
' nada, determined to take a “hand in the sport,”
if their services would not be accepted. Walk
!er will follow the enemy into Costa Rica, and
1 make that government pay dearly the penal
ties of this war. Their force in Rivas at the
! commencement of the battle was 2000, which
| were reinforced during the sigh» by 250 from
S Virgin Bay. They had 500 troops stationed at
Virgin Bay and 500 at San Juan del Sur, 3,-
000 in all. There is no doubt of the correct
' ness of this number of men under tlieir com
i mand. Americano.
Singular Development op I ntcitive Per
ception.—A lady of this city, says the
Boston Roe, who is well and favorably
known both in this country and Europe
as possessing some remarkable ; owers,
has recently discovered by mere accident,
the singular faculty of perceiving by the
simple contact of the hand, the locality
and nature of a person’s disease, and by
the same curious power is endowed with
tho faculty of prescribing the remedy.—
The accuracy of her descriptions and pre
scriptions lias created no little sensation
among the few who nave been so fortunate
as to test her rare powers.
A Candid Editor.
The editor of the Greenville (S. C.)
Patriot, one of the most uncomprising an
ti American papers' in that State, pays the
following deserved compliment to Millard
Fillmore.
“Ex-President Fillmore. —This distin
guished statesman and pure patriot has
been nominated for the Presidency by the
National Know-Nothing Convention in
Philadelphia. Wc rejoice at the nomina
tion, though we do not expect to support
it. We rejoice on the principle that an
honorable man likes to have a gentleman
for his opponent. There, is another feel
ing which gives ns joy, and it is, if the
Democratic party should be defeated, there
|is not a man in the United States we
would prefer to see heading the defeat,
and enjoying tile success of such a victory,
to Millard Fillmore. He is a gentleman,
! a patr ot, and a statesman of ability, soar
| ing above all sectional considerations in
the administration of the government. In
! his hands vve should feel that the Union,
the Constitution, the rights of the States,
laud the rights of the South were safe.”
I The Patriot, after expressing its deter
mination to support the Democratic Presi-
I denev, proceeds :
| “I('successful; we shall be proud of our
| success, and if defeated by President Fill-
I more, we shall not mourn or grieve over
lour defeat. In regard to the Kuow-Noth
citigs, we begin to think that good may
Lome out of Nazareth.”
Reform at Jerusalem.— Letter from s Jeru
salem, brought by the last steamer, state that
the new Pasha of that providence is animated
with the most liberal sentiments, and is thor
oughly carrying out the principles lately adopt
ed at Constantinople of lihei ilty toward all
creeds and denominations of people, with a de
sire to ameliorate the condition of the inhabi
tants. The Pasha of Jerusalem and his suite
attended divine servive in tin English church
on Epiphany Sunday, and visited the English
hospital and the English school, leaving hand
some donations for each. The Greeks are cul
tivating land to a great extent in and about
Jerusalem, planting olive and mulberry trees,
and building silk-mills. They have lately made
a very good road to the Convent of the Cross,
which has been almost rebuilt, and where they
have a college.
Almost all travellers now succeed in visiting
the Great Mosque of Oinar. the site of the Tem
ple, though they have to make large presents
for the privilege. The Jews, however, are still
unwillieg to enter the Temple, from fear of de
fining it, because they believe that the Ark of
the Covenant, containing the two Tables ot
Stone, was buried on the spot by Jeremiah
when Juiiiali was carried away captive to Bab
lyon. The excavations under the City of Jeru
salem aril also frequently explored; but the en.
trance, being l exceedingly-narrow and low, is
very difficult. These excavations are of very
great extent, and are formed-into vast arched
chambers, which seem to have been used ns a
quarry to supply the. materials for the wails of
the Temple.
MPVBLICM & DISCIPLINE.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA:
Friday Morning, May 2, 1856.
FOII PRESIDENT,
MILLARD FILLMORE,
OF NE IV YORK.
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT,
ANDREW J. DO NELSON,
•OF TENNESSEE.
»OTI C E .
Our paper will invariably be discontinued when
the time expires for which payment is made. Our
terms require advance payment, and ‘they will
be strictly adhered to. Vv hen the ‘'time is out, rj
the paper will stop, and a remittance -will be ne
cessary to set it in motion again.
We frequently have orders for our paper not
! accompanied by the cash. In such cases, one
| copy will be sent, and if the terms are not com-
I plied with, the name will not be entered on -our
I books.
We are requested! to say that the Right
Rev. Bishop Elliott of Savannah, will j
preach at St Phillips (protestant Episci-!
pal) church on next Sabbath.
As will be seen by an advertisement in
another column, Messrs. Adair & Ezzard ]
propose to close out their stock of goods, j
at low rates, for cash.
Read their advertisement, and see if it j
don’t suit you to ixvest.
Medical College.
The Second Conroe of Lectures of tlie At"
lunta Medical College was opened on yesterday
by a brilliant Address from Dr. A. Means.
Wc omitted to state, while acknowledging
our obligations to Mrs. S. C. Elam, for some
excellent pickles, last week, that they were on
sale at the Drug Stores of Messrs. Smith &
Ezzard, and J. F. Woodbury of this city. *
Wc are requested to say, that Mr. B. F.
Fenley, whose name appears as a defaulter in
the list of names published by the Grand Jury,
paid his tax iu Forsyth county, where lie resi
ded in 1855, and for which he has a receipt.
Wo would also state that Messrs. F. M. Kd
dleinau & Bro., paid the tax of R. B. Petty
for 1855, whose name appears as a defaulter,
and that he now has a receipt for the same.
Col. Elam, who was called out at the meet
ing on Friday night, made one remark that
I struck us as being the sentiment of every un
trammelled mind. He stated that he belonged
i to no party—had belonged to none for some
time, but that he was a “straight-out Fillmore
1 man.” Os such there are many in Georgia.
I ‘ *
! Wc are indebted to the lions. A. Iverson,
R. P. Trippe, llirant Warner, and John 11.
Lumpkin, for valuable public documents. *
Death of Gen. Jno. F. Mims.
With painful emotions we announce
the death of this estim ible man and valu
able citizen, which event occurred at
Crawfordsvillc on Wednesday morning
lust, after a protracted illness. Gen. Minis
was one of the pioneers of our city, having
removed to Atlanta upon the completion
of the Georgia Rail-Road, and to him,
perhaps more than any one else, are we
indebted for the rapid rise and progress of
the city, lie enjoyed our entire confi
dence as a community, and to him we
looked with unerring confidence for aid
and support iu all measures of proposed
improvement. To us then, his death
must be regarded a calamity. He was at
the time of this {demise General Superin
tendent of the Atlanta & LaGrangc Rail-
Road, and Agent of the Georgia R. R.
& Banking Cos. in this city, and to these
corporations his loss is irreparable. He
leaves a large and affectionate family to
mourn his death. *
Judge of tlic City Court.
The election on Saturdy last for Judge of
City Court, passed off quietly, and resulted in
the election of Jared I. Whitaker, a gentle
man well qualified for the duties of the office,
and worthy cf the confidence of the communi
ty. Col. W. is an unwavering, undisguised
'Democrat, but gentlemanly and dignified to
wards his opponents. "Whilst we admit that
the Americans received a severe drubbing on
this occasion, we would state a fact or two, lest
our friends abroad should conclude that Amer
icanism is on the decline in Atlanta. A largo
proportion of the mechanics in our city are
Americans, many of whom called at the City
flail, during dinner hour to vote, but were un
able to do so, the managers having closed the
polls to go to dinner. No intentional blame
attaches to any body, hut had the election been
managed differently, the result, we feel assured,
would have been different. ’ *
The Georgia Baptist Convention.
This venerable body is now in session in Sa
vannah, and is attended by an unusually large
number of delegates. As far as we can judge
from reports thus far made, the denomination
is in a prosperous condition in the State, f
Air Lftie Raii-Hoad Convention
To be lick! at Madison Springs, i listen'd ’of
Carnes vi He.
The Executive Committee, appointed on the
part of the citizens of Atlanta, respecting the
Air-Li noßailroad Convention,on account of the
greater convenience 'of reaching the place, and
for other considerations have deemed it proper
to change the place for tho meeting of the
Convention from Carnesville to Madison
Springs. Tho Convention will therefore take
place at Madison Springs on the-2U Tuesday,
tho Bth day of next. .'The Committee
will publish a Circular, which-we will insert in
our next paper. .-]•
School Festival.
On Wednesday night last the Atlanta Young
Ladies’ Seminary, (Mr. Hatch, Principal, Mrs.
Baker, Assistant,) gave a highly interesting
banquet at the City Hull. The beauty and
fashion of Atlanta wore out in great force, and
all went off with great pleasure io the pupils,
tutors and the public. Parties where the young
Ladies and Misses predominate are always
■beautiful and interesting, but where they are
.for their especial benefit, and the*celebration of
education and intellectual improvement as in
this ease, they have a double charm. The
utileiet diike always go well together. We are
glad to learn that Mr. Hatch’s School is in a
highly .flourishing condition, and its healthful
influence and bencfifeuextonffiiig. ,f
A Plenty of FiSh !
j Perhaps some of our brethren of the -sea
■ board, and elsewhere-,-may think we are telling
a big fish story when we assure them that so
far from? the big waters, Atlantans constant
ly supplied with fresh fidh, and from one year’s
end to the ’Other; and the supply keeps up
with the demand. During the Shad season we
have our share of that delicious species, brought
to us from Savannah and Augusta, and get
them at moderate, prices. But the great sources
of the piscatory bounty are the Chattahoochee,
Etowah and Tennessee Rivers, which yield
their treasures through the season. From
these streams they are daily brought -on the
State Rail-road passenger train, and what is
quite pleasing to the lovers of good eating is,
they are brought here in ice, -and it is said rid
ing on the Rail road agrees with them, for they
are alive and fluttering when they arrive.—• j
Among the variety are the Drum, Buffalo, lied i
horse, Jack, Perch, Suckers. Blue and Yellow :
Gat, Salmon, and the Mountain Trout, all i
fat and first rat ■; and our eli.nate is such that
every man, woman, and child, niggers included,
can eat aamach as they please and not take the
Dyspepsia or Gout. Mr. Ji. Nash is the prin
cipal agent in this city for receiving and selling
—and wo look for a right smart Trout to pay
for this notice. f
Opening of the Slone Mountain House.
Iu accordance with a polite invitation ex
tended us by the proprietors, Messrs. Alexander
& Clarke, we attended the opening of the above
House on Tuesday evening the 29 th inst., which
occasion was celebrated in a most brilliant and
pleasant manner. The guests numbered about
four hundred, and hailed from all parts of Geor
gia, among them being many of her fairest and
most atjraetivesous and daughters. The spa
cious Ball Room was beautifully decorated and
provided with an excellent Rafld of music, and
every thing “ marked out” in fine taste for the
“ merry dance.” At au early hour it was filled
with fairy-like forms and smiling countenances,
when the anxious faces and extended hands of
the masculines evidenced that all was ready.”
The word was given, the music struck up, and
“ innocent amusement” commenced, which was
superlatively enjoyed, judging from what wo
could see, until the “ little hours” set in. At
ten o’clock supper was announced, and the com
pany repaired to tile dining saloon, where two
of the most elegant.tables were set, that it has
been our good fortune, for many a day, to look
upon. "Wo are happy to say that this interest
ing part of the occasion, so far as we were able
to learn, gave entire satisfaction to all.
Passing from the brilliancy and enjoyment of
the opening celebration, which far exceeded
our expectations, we desire to say a word for
the “ .Stone Mountain House,” in times of
peace and quietude. It is a brick building
three stories above the basement, containing
near fifty rooms, besides parlor, dining room,
&c., all elegantly furnished in modern style.—
'film appointments and arrangements are hap
pily made in view of making Stone Mountain
a most delightful and comfortable summer re
treat. Families who desire to spend a portion
or all the summer in the Up-Country, can be
better accommodated at this House than at any
Hotel within the range of our knowledge. The
scenery is good, and Railroad connection with
Atlanta so direct and complete as to afford the
Mountain guests an opportunity to enjoy the
rctiracy of the Mountain, and the amusements
and advantages of our city, with but little in
convenience or expense.
The reputation of the proprietors of the
Stone Mountain House, as Hotel caterers is too
well established to be improved by any thing
that we could say. 'We thank them for their
attentions to us, and all who test their hospital
ity will have occasion to do the same thing.
*
The War Steamer Kerrimac !
Tiic President of the United States, accom
panied by tlio Secretary of the Navy, Mr.
Dobbin, made an official visit from \\ ashing
ton to Annapolis, the Capitol of Maryland, on
the 19th ult., to inspect the U. S. War Steam
er Merrimac. After a visit to the State House
and a highly interesting entertainment by Gov.
Ligan, and after a visit to the Naval Academy
the President and suit went on board the Meri
rimac, when, as a part of the ceremonies, the
following exhibition, which we clip from the
Baltimore Sun, is described as having taken
place : t
“ Upon their return to the upper (leek the
visiters were the witnesses of a spectacle in
comparison with which the scene presented to a
visiter, under ordinary circumstances, is tame
indeed—a siiip of war in order of a battle.—
The order was givenjto “ prepare ship for ac
tion ” when a scene of activity was presented
truly exciting. Five hundred men rushed to
tlieir positions and their duties. 'The 84 pound
Paixhan guns were uida.-bed, the immense 120
pound Paixhan pivot gun was also uulaslied
and wheeled to its embrasures—the magazine
opened its supplies of ammunition- —the order
was given to load and “fire at wid,” and soon
the roar of the tremenduus armament of the
Merrimac hurst forth with an explosion of
sound which must have triPd the firmest nerves.
Broadside after broadside was poured forth with
all the impetuosity of an actual engagement.
As the thick smoke which enveloped the ship
was partially removed by the wind in the pau
sau of the guns, the order was given to “ repel
boarders eo'tlie starboard quarter.” A hun
dred men rushed to the mainmast for tlieir
boarding pikes and cutlasses, and from thence
to the point of imaginary attack. Those with
cutlasses ascended the bulwarks and the rig
ging, and attacked with naked blades their in
visible foe, while an array of bristling pikes
upon the deck were ready to receive the rash
invaders. T’he companies of marines fired tlieir
votlies al command. The orders were several
times repeated, and the scenes described re-en
acted. The view from the bulwarks where
most of the company were stationed, was novel
and exciting, and ho doribt Well repaid the vis
iters for the revercerations which must yet be
ringing in tlieir ears. The ladies, many of
whom were in close proximity to guns which
thundered awfully, and at times shrouded in
smoke, behaved heroically, and betrayed no
signs of fear.”
Mr. Burlianun’s Relurti!
Hon. Janies Buchanan, our late Minister to
j England reached New York on his return home
on the 23d, and was received in that city with
distinguished honors, and such as arc customary
in the largo cities on such occasions, lie pass
ed on to Philadelphia on the 25th, where he
-also received distinguished and marked atten
tion by the .people of bin native State. As-all
■of our readors are aware, lie is one of the three
prominent men, Douglas and Pierce being the
others, who are looking for the Democratic
nomination for tho and .probab
ly the'best entitled of the three to that party’s
edict, lie is unquestionably much the ablest
man of the three, and the most honest and pa
j Iriotic of the three. But there are great and
formidable difficulties in the way of his -nomi
i nation. In the first .place, lie is suspected of
[ not being partizan and violent enough oil the
I Nigger Question. He is accused of having
; been honestly opposed to precipitating the
1 Kansas-Nebraska Question upon the country
jut the time it was done, and supposed to have
been, and to still be, opposed to 'the Nigger
Dicussion. Is suspected of being opposed to
making it the sole test and qualification to of
fice. In the next place, Mr. Buebanan is charg
ed with having been an old Federalist. And
this the great source of thundei to the Demo
cratic party—the source of thunder by which
Democracy have been enabled to elevate fools
urn] knaves to office for thirty years, will, if
Me. Buchanan is nominated be destroyed ami
tak.-n away, and which it is supposed will be
enough of itself to ruin tlieir party and blast
its hopes forever. It is well known to the
sachems of the party that it is through and by
the means of this source of thunder, Federal
ism, that the they have been able to strike
down the punst patriots and the greatest in
teffects of the land, lienee, the difficulty in
nominating Mr. Buchanan—henw, the advan
tage that the two demagogues, Douglas and
Pierce, have over him. But we cannot, do bet
ter in leading our readers into the light of this j
mutter than to give an extract from the New
York Herald, that famous organ of Democra
cy, as well as the organ of almost every other
abomination on the face of the earth, on the
occasion of Mr. Buchanan’s reception in New
York. Read it as a specimen of modern De-!
mocracy :
'• There was quite enough to be seen yester
day, at his hotel, to satisfy the most incredu
lous of the imperative necessity, even under a
continuation of the democratic regime, of a
new division of the spoils. This it is that ren
ders the rc-nomination of President Pierce the !
very next thing to an absolute impossibility.— ]
But, on the other hand, there is that two-thirds j
rule, that guillotine of cminenfmen, and that !
ingenious device for the propagation of small
potatoes. And there are the delegates, already
chosen, for this man or that man ; and there is
the. coalition formed, or forming among them,
for the overslaugh of Buchanan, by 4hut ihiui
ble-rigging two-thirds process or shuffle and cut,
and deal again, till their pigeons are bagged.—
Five-eights of the democratic party of the
Union, and half the old line whigs, may be in
favor of Buchanan, and yet lie may be guillo
tined among the thimble-riggers at Cincinnati.
In the hands of that cabal, however, his friends
have thought proper to place him, and he must
we suppose, abide its decision.
The progressive developements of the Cin
cinnati plot henceforward will be very interest
ing.”
What boots it if “ five-eighths,” or ninc
tenths of the Democratic party are in favor of
any one man, or however great Ins talents and
claims may be, if the “ thimble-riggers ” think
proper to thrust him aside and put a “small
potatoe” in his place, as they did when they
thrust Gen. Cass aside and put up Pierce. The
leaders of this party have but to will a tiling
and it is done. The behests of the “ thimble
riggers ” is law. f
Mercantile Association.
We still hear it asked by some of our citi
zens, what benefits are to bo derived in our city
from a Mercantile Association. Yet, we hope
and trust there is not many of this class. But
we will take occasion to refer to some benefits
to be derived. First, it will be the business of
such an Association, to take notice in their or
ganized capacity of all, or any, matters affect
ing and comprising a part of the commerce of
the city—such as freights, and charges general
ly, the mails, &e. It is well known to some,
and should be known to all, Merchants and
Real Estate owners in Atlanta that injurious
discriminations, in many instances, are made
against us and the entire section of Upper-
Gcorgia. And it is known that the rates of
freight on Goods from New Orleans is very
heavy, thereby nearly neutralising the benefits
that this section of the State expected to re
ceive I'romHlieJopening ofcommunication to that
city. On these matters a Mercantile Associa
tion might have an influence on the freighting
parties, and in some instances make arrange
ments for cheaper and more favorable terms of
transportation in spite of opposition. It is
known to some, that every day, Sunday
not excepted, there are two mails each way on
every Rail-road that comes into Atlanta—and
Atlanta has only one mail a day on each—
through an Association expressing public opin
ion. and want, the probability is wc could have
two mails a day just for the asking. There are
some other mails needed for Atlanta, which
could be had if we possessed the proper means
so? making the proper representations. An
other subject of interest to this community is
Expresses. Expresses with fair and systematic
rates are a great benefit to the public. One
of our merchants received, a few days ago, six j
barrels of Potatoes from Savannah by Express
at two dollars a‘barrel. The day after, one
barrel of Cement from Augusta at three dol
lars freight, which to say the least, shows the
want and need of some system and understand
ing between the publictmd Expressmen in re
gard to tlieir tortus. Without some means to
protect our interests in sucli matters, we are
like a flock of geese, to be .picked by every
chap that wants feathers for his nest.
It is very well known, we presume, that this
community, the whole of Uppcr-Georgin is
flooded, dnd being more and more flooded With
a miserable wild-cat and uncertain bank noth
currency from Tennessee, which is enabling ihb
sharpers in that region to pick our pockets,
while the shylocks of Augdsta and Savannah
are fleecing our backs on the other hand. This
currency matter [then is a legitimate-subject of
consideration and resolution for just such an
Association as we are considering. And so we
might go dn to name several other subjects
and points of interest upon which such an As
sociation could exercise ail influence, greatly to
the benefit of the public. But will close by
saying that no Association, or means of co-op
oration, is so well adopted to promote (he pub
lic welfare and the individual interests of tho
community as a Mercantile Association in a
city of the size and located like at Atlanta.
‘For the Republican & Disciplirie.
The Queen of May.
Upon the green, the lovely Queen,
Has come with tuneful voice;
To swell the song, that rings along,
And bit! -us to rejoice.
So let us sing, that lovely Spring,
OVr fields and woodland bowers ;
With fostering rain, lias come-again,
To bless our land with flowers.
When first she came, with wonilm's aim,
And near our suffering drew?
With pittying eve, she breathed a sigh,
And wept till vernal dew.
The monarch proud, in weakness bowed,
Before her gentle sway;
She only spoke, the chain was broke,
And we are free to-day.
Then welcome Spring, while virgins sing,
In beauties bright array;
And pluck the flowers, from the bowers,
'That bloom the first of May.
For softest hue, that ever threw,
It’s tint from rosy bed ;
Is not more fair, than virgfcrt arc,
Who’s smiles on thee are shed.
TRAVIS.
Atlanta, May 1, 1856.
There arc said to bo over thirty bands of,
Ethiopian ministrels traveling through the Uni- 1
ted States.
The annual sales of lumber in New York
amount to $8,500,600.
It is said there will be no change ill the tar
iff by Congress at its present session.
Huntsville, Ala-., and Memphis are notv con
nected by telegraph.
A convention to fi rm a State government
for Utah is to be held the present spring,
Oregon is said to have a population of 50;-
000, and taking steps to be admitted as a-
State.
The New York Gas Company announce that
after Nov. Ist they will reduce the price of gas
from S3 to $2,50 per 1000 feet.
it is stated that Mr. Fillmore will be in Eng-'
land in May, and wili probably, before return
ing to this country, pay Ireland a visit.
The First Train Across the Mississippi.!
—The first train of cars crossed the Father of
Waters, at Rock Island, Illinois, on the 22d in
stant. The event was celebrated by the ring
ing of bells and other demonstrations of rejoic
ing.
Governor Wise lias addressed a letter to the [
Bachanan Committee of New York, in which
he declares his preference for James Buchanan
as the Democratic caadidate for the Presden
cy.
lion. J. Clancey Jones, of Pennsylvania, has
accepted an invitation to deliver the Annual
Address before the Alumse Association of the
1 aG range Female College, at the Commence
ment in Juiy.
Both branches of the New York Legislature
have passed the bill authorizing the construc
tion of a bridge over the Hudson river at Al
bany. It will give the New York Central a
direct connection with the Hudson river rail
road.
The inkstand used by Jefferson in writting
the Declaration of Independence did not cost
one frank, and the writing will stand long after
the Faris treaty has been buried in the rub
bish of fallen despotism. 'lhe inkstand on the
latter occasion cost 4,000f
The compositors in tho office of the Boston
Dost presented Mr. B. A. Shillaber, alias‘Mrs.
Partington,’ with an elegant silver goblet, on
the occasion of his retirement from that jour
nal, as a tokeu of their warm feelings of at
tachment and regard.
The Washington Union says that if the Amer
icans succeed, the history of the country will
have been written. If the Sag Niclits succeed
wc fear it will not be worth writing.—Louis
ville Journal.
The respectable Chinese residents of New
York, to the number of thirty, are out in a
card, cautioning the public against the horde of
low Chinese beggars and imposters which now
infest that city.
A Son op Tecumseii.— The Washington
American says that Black Cat, the only living
child of the famous Indian warrior, Tecumseii,
with a few of his followers, is encamped in
that neighborhood. He wishes to start a trade
between Washington and the Indians on the
Reservation. The American says he is an in
telligent fellow, speaks English intelligibly, and
prides himself on his integrity.
It is a remarkable fact that no Jew ever falls
upon the public for support. To their honor
bo it said, they take care of all their creed when
under misfortune
The Crops ok New Jkrshy. —The Trenton
State Gazette says:—“Wo learn from farmers
in our vicinity, that generally the prospects of
a good crop of wheat is very good. On low
lands the grain is winter-killed to a consiJcra
| ble extent—but on the higher ground the se
vere winter "has done no injury, while the deep
snow has been of eonsiderrble benefit The
rains which we have had lately will forward
the growth of grass, and soon give good pas
ture, which, from tho lateness of the spring,
and the dry weather, has been unusually back
ward this season.
India-rubber springs used.ou the railroad cars
in Michigan became frozen and rigid during the
cold weather last winter, and caused the strap
bolts to break. This experience has led to the
abandonment of tho rubber-anil substitution of
steel springs.
Seizuke oi. BRmsir JotTRKAi.s ix Paris.—
The London evening paper, the Sun, was
seized at the French Post Office, in consequence
of its appearing with a black border, as a to
ken of mourning for the peace, which it con
siders disastrous and disgraceful for England.
The Daily News and Morning Advertiser wefe
also seized.
The agricultural departmeut of (he Patent
Office, at Washington, which has done so
much good in introducing plants and seeds from
abroad and distributing them in this country
for cultivation, proposess now to extend its op
erations so as to obtain from abroad every plant)
herb ortrSfc Which has been Cultivated success
fully anywhere.
Alabama Elections. —The elections for
Probate Judges and other county officers, as
well as Judges of the Circuit Courts, are to
be held til Alabama on the first Monday it.
May. At the same time, the people will vote
upOn the question of calling a Convention to
amend the Constitution of tho State. The
newspaper press of the State is almost nnairi
mous, we believe, in favor of calling the Con
vention.
Religious Condition ok Germany.—
A well informed writer, reviewing the
past and present of religion in Germ any,
says that the infidel philosophical systems
have fallen ; that rationalism has shared
their fate, and a return to the political
j reaction front 1838 has Ceased upon the
| State; that the clergy have returned to
! paslorol duties with new life ; that litera
| ture, missions, &e. are cammandingenlarg
ed interest ; and that the popular mind has
largely returned to spiritual piety.
Mu. Fillmore and His Nomination. —The
Correspondent of the Philadelphia Ledger, writ
ting from Rome on the 20th ultimo, says:
“The news of Mr. Fillmore’s nomination Ky
the Americans was received here on Monday
last, and caused great rejoicings. It was an
nounced to him by a numerous body of friends;
but had not the least influence on him; who re
ally seems to be the most imperturbable man I
ever saw in thy life- He returned the oflier
day from Naples, in very good health and find
spirits, ftlid will return early this summer to till!
United Stales.
“Balls and festivals have been given to him
■ all over Europe, and at this distance from home,
. where party feelings naturally subside, and
American sentiments naturally become the on
: ly ones distinguishable to patriots, it is no ok
aggeration oil my part to Say, that ME Fill*
more lias no enemy on this side of tho water)
where every American [I use the term in its
! legitimate, most extensive meaning) is proud Id
i see himself So handsomely represented in the per
[son of our worthy,dignified, self-possessed Ex
; president."
Sugar Mart in New Orleans.— The
Louisiana sugar planters have, in conven
tion, taken steps for the establishment of
an extensive sugar mart at New Orleans.
It is proposed to purchase the ground be
tween Bienville and Jackson streets ill
that city, which ground, exclusive of the
platforms connected w ith the wharves, and
the space occupied by the streets crossing
the Levee, is 1250 feet long, with an av
erage of 250 feet, and will afford room for
upwards of 20,000 libds. of sugar. The
cost of the improvemets suggested is $lO5,
000—530,000 for a platform to cover the
whole area, and $15,000 fora shed with
slate roof and iron colums to inclose two
thirds of the ground. It is suggested that
if during twelve months there should be
landed there 200,000 lilids. of sugar and
200,000 bids, of molasses, a tax of ten
cents each being levied on the former, and
five cents each upon the latter, the mart
would yield an annual revenue of $35 -
000.
Church Property Confiscated.— The
Hartford (Conn.) Times says that Bishop
O’Reilly, having, in all probability, perish
ed on board the Pacific, a question of
much interest concerning the property of
the Roman Catholic Churches in Connec
ticut, has arisen. lie w'as the Bishop of
the Hartford Diocese, and the Roman
Catholic Church property in that city',
and probably in this State, stood in his
individual name.
He held several Churches and other
real estate, for the use of Roman Catho
lic congregations?; they were not organiz
ed into corporate bodies, and according
to a law’passed last year, the whole of
the property is confiscated to the State.
Another Laura Bridgman.—A corres
pondent of The Detroit Advertiser states
that Abby A., a daughter of C. C. Dilla
way, Fall River, Mass., is one of the w on
ders of the age. She is deaf, dumb and
blind; her right limbs ars paralyzed; she
is confined to her bed; cannot be moved
much without being thrown into a fit—
yet she will converse fluently with the
mute alphabet, writes very legibly with
her left hand, and reads common writing
on a paper or slate, or print (if the book
be. not too much worn,) by passing her
fingers over the words. She will also dii
tinguish the different colors of a variega
ted dress in the same way. v She has
wrought several pieces of crewel work
that would be a credit to any girl of her
age, selecting and arranging all the colors
by feeling, and using only her left hand.
She plays draughts and back gammon ex
pertly. " She knows when any one comes
into the room by the jar of the bed (on
which she constantly lies), and can in this
way distinguish the different members of
the family.