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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.