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THE EMIW TE
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, Moy 1^1856
UsS“H. G. BYAHS , of Butts county, is our duly author
ized Agent.
•fisgr Our friends in Pike county, will not, we
hope, forget the Kansas Meeting to be held in
Zebulon, on Saturday next. Every true friend to
this great Southern Rights movement, should turn
out on the day, and contribute something towards
the cause of Kansas emigration.
Dedication.
We would earnestly call attention to a notice in
our columns to-day, by which it will be perceived
that the new Methodist Church, in this place, will
be dedicated next Sabbath. Dr. A. Means will
preach the dedication sermon, and the well known
reputation of this learned and distinguished Divine,
for eloquence, and all the other requisites of pulpit
oratory, will uo doubt secure a large attendance
on the occasion.
Funeral of lion. W. C. Dawson.
Having been informed of the sudden death of
the lion. W. C. Dawson, we left home on Wednes
day, 7th inst.. for the purpose of attending his fu
neral. We arrived at Greensborough at 1 o’clock
I’. JV'L, in company with a large number of others
who had gone down for the purpose of paying the
last tribute of respect to Undistinguished dead.—
Wc found a numerous assembly present on the oc
casion, from the neighboring country and villages.
At 3 o’clock, San Marino Lodge, F. A., M., con
vened in their room, together with a number of the
Brotherhood from the neighboring counties of
Warren, Hancock, Morgan, Taliaferro, Newton
and Putnam. In our capacity of Deputy Grand
Master, assisted by NY. David E. Butler, Grand
Senior Warden, (being tbe only other Grand Offi
cer present.) we assumed the melancholy office of
superintending the solemn ceremonies of the occa
sion. The procession was formed, and proceeded
to the residence of the deceased. A strong desire
•being manifested by the people generally, to be
hold for the last time the face of the honored dead,
the procession composed of hundreds, passed
through the chamber, where he lay in an open cof
fin, and with pensive eyes, looked for the last time
upon him for whom, while living, they entertained
feelings of so much kindness and respect. The re
mains were then escorted to the Presbyterian
Church, when an appropriate sermon was preach
ed by Rev. Mr. Axsum, President of the Greeus
borough Female College. The body was then con
veyed to the village cemetery,and interred with the
solemn burial ceremonies of the Masonic Fraterni
ty. The occasion was indeed a solemn as well as
an interesting one. Every person present seemed
to feel the fovec of live sudden blow which had fal
len upon the community, and stricken down one
pillar of our social edifice. To the Masonic Fra
ternity especially, the scene was one of uncommon
interest, calculated to impress every mind with awe,
and Oil each bosom with sorrow. Their beloved
and honored chief, who had for twelve years been
to them as a father and a governor, was taken from
them, and they were left to look out for anew lea
der, and search for anew object, to which the bro
ken tendrils of their affections might be reunited.
The Hon. George R. Gilmer, the cotemporary and
colaborer of Judge Dawson, so long together in
the public service, was present on the occasiou, tes
tify, frtg'thereby the sincerity of a friendship which
hadbeen long and ardent, and which death itself
coul l not obliterate. We noticed also in the Ma
sonic, procession, the venerable Thomas Stocks, for
half a ccntqry the neighbor and bosom companion
of the deceased. The pall bearers 100, were ad
mirably selected, Brethren, Godkin, King, Strain,
Weaver and A1 friend, who had stood by him in
all the vicissitudes of life, were assigned the post
nearest to his remains, to lay his body, with their
own hands, softly and gently in its last resting
place. The interest of the occasiou was greatly
enhanced by the presence of the Faculty, and about
one hundred of tbe Pupils of the Southern Mason
ic Female College, at Covington, who had gone
down to. unite in paying the last melancholy tri
bute to the memory of a departed friend and pa
tron..’ An appropriate position was assigned them
in the procession, next to the relat’vcs of the de
ceased, and near the body of their M asonic Father.
The presence of these Pupils, was peculiarly ap
propriate. They are the members of an Institu
tion undqr the immediate control and patronage of
the Grand Lodge of Georgia, at the head of which
had so lung stood our illustrious brother. This
School was the object of his sincere affeetiou. It
was his delight to speak of the Pupils in the affec
tionate relation of daughters. He claimed to be
their Masonic father, and at the commencement
exercises of last year, addressed them in the lan
guage of parental tenderness, and pointed out to
them the path of duty, of virtue, and of happiness.
It was therefore peculiarly apropos, that the chil
dren should follow to the grave, the remains of a
fond and loving father. It was a sight upon which
angels might look down with admiration—to be.
bold ouc hundred young ladies all dressed in robes
of spotless white, the chaste emblem of innocence
and virtue, marching with solemn tread in the fu
neral procession of their friend and proteetor.—
While the .vast number of the brethren surrounded
the grave, forming the mystic chain peculiar to our
burial service, these young ladic3 were aligned with
in the large circle in the form of a crescent, thus
symbolizing the invisible bulwark which the prin
ciples of Masonry rears around female weakness,
virtue and innocence.
We haye thus briefly afld imperfectly sketched
an outline of the solemn obsequies of a distin
guished Georgian; and an illustrious Mason. The
sccucs and incidents witnessed on the occasion
made an impression upon our mind which will riot
soon be forgotten. William C. Dawson is dead !
hb mortal: remains noiv slumber in silence beneath
the sod, but his memory, like the evergreen, sym
bol of immortality, shall continue to flourish in
perpetual verdure in the mind* of a grateful peo
ple, and in the hearts of a trusting and affection
ate brotherhood.
oL,liead the advertisements of Dr. Eaton, Oticular, Aurist
and Surgeon, and Mr. Thomas, Ambrotypht. They come
highly recommended. Give them a call and judge-for your
selves.
£@“ , Dr. William R. Moseley was elected Alder
man on Saturday last, to fill the vacancy occasion
ed by the resignation of Dr. 11. W. Brown.
Alabama Election's.-— The Montgomery Adver
tiser says the recent elections for County officers in
that State, has mostly resulted in favor of the De
mocrats.
lecture.
had the pleasure on Friday evening
last, of attending another Lecture delivered by
Prof. Briggs, at the Griffin Female College. Sub
jeet—the Seasons-—Winter, Spring, Summer and
Autumn, written in • Poetic style. It was a rich
treat. Prof. B. possesses a greater diversity of ta
lent, suited to more different occasions and places
than any young man with whom we are acquaint
ed. The insiiffttion is now in a flourishing and
prosperous condition. The President informs us
that it is his intention to keep up these Lectures at
leas t once a month during the year—treating up
on various subjects by various individuals.
Georgian ‘& Journal.
The Savannah Georgian, for some weeks past
suspended, has been revived, by a union with the
Savannah Journal. R. B. Hilton, long and favor
ably known us the conductor of several papers,
will be at the head of the Editorial department, as
sisted by S. I*. Hamilton. The paper takes the
name of the Georgian & Journal, and will advo
cate the principles of the Democratic Party. The
prominent position of this Journal, and the ability
of its Editors, bespeak for it the liberal support of
the public generally, and of the Democratic Party
especially.
-—t* • •
•‘Salad tor tlie Social.”
Messrs. Cook & Cos. have kindly placed upon
our table anew publication, under the above title,
from the Press of DeWitt & Davenport, New
York, by the author of “Salad for the Solitary.”
From a hasty glance at its contents, we incline to
the opinion that it is worthy of a careful perusal—
replete with wit, humor, and sentiment.
They have also presented us with a copy of a
work, styled “ A Defence of the American Policy,”
by AY hitney; which we have not had time to pe
ruse. It is neatly bound, well printed and treats
of subjects interesting to the politician. Those
wishing to purchase either of the above works, can
do so by calling at the store of Messrs. Cook &
Cos., Hill street, Griffin, Ga.
Nicaragua—Gen. Walker.
Affairs in Central America have assumed an as
pect ol much interest to our own Government.—
Recent developments, brought to light by the in
tercepted correspondence between the British Min
ister and a public Functionary of the Costa Rican
Government, are well calculated to create serious
apprehensions as to tbe course intended to be pur
sued by the British Government, towards the Cen
tral American States. The proposition to furnish
arms to the Costa Ricans, for the purpose of put
ting down Gen. Walker, ought not to be looked
upon, by the United States Government, with in
difference. It is in direct contravention of the
Monroe doctrine, to which all parties in this coun
try are pledged. When Walker first planted his
standard upon the soil of Nicaragua, our sympa
thies were with him, although we looked upon his
abventure as rash and hopeless. Subsequent
events, however, have given grounds for belief that
AA'alkcr in ay yet be successful, and establish, per
manetlv, in that fruitful region, the blessings of
Republican Government, a higher civilization, and
a more enlightened Christianity. Hence, the friends
of modern progression should contribute their sym
pathy and their aid to the advancement of his
cause. The interference of the British Govern
ment, may prevent the consumation of his com
mendable purposes, and give a pretext to that Gov
ernment for further attempts to control Central
American affairs. These considerations demand,
at the haiids of the Administration at Washington,
prompt and decisive action, to prevent the arro
gauce of the British Cabinet from making en
croachments upon neutral territory, which, if un
checked, may prove dangerous aud troublesome to
us hereafter. That Gen. I’ierce is sufficient for
any emergency which may arise, from passing
events, we have no doubt. That he will take
prompt action in the premises we have as little
doubt; but we commend caution aud due delibera
tion before any decisive step is taken. Rashness
is not bravery, but delays are ofteu pregnant with
danger, and we should deprecate a dilatory, tempo
rising policy, as much as a little precipitation.—
The British Government should be held up strictly
to the observance of treaty stipulations and the
law of nations; and if our friendly relations with
that Government are to be disturbed, by insisting
on what we doom our rights, let the consequences
come. The recent victory of Gen. AY r alker over
the Costa Ricans* inspires his friends in this coun
try, with renewed hopes aud confidence of his suc
cess. The immense slaughter (made by him, with
a much inferior force) of the superior numbers of
his half civilized barbarian enemies, evinces an
ability on his part, with such additional aid as he
may reasonably expect, to carry on the revolution
to a successful termination. It is, we conceive, the
imperious duty of our Government to. prevent any
unlawful interference of any European powers, for
the purpose of defeating the grand resul ts of he
great enterprise setou foot by Walker and his coui
patriots. Moreover, we believe it the true policy
of the U. S. Government to recognize the gov
ernment of the Nicaraguan Republic at once. It
is really now the Government de facto, and the on
ly one in that country with which we ought to
have diplomatic relations. Let us face the music,
and abide the consequences. Public opinion de
mands it, and so let it be.
Correction.
In our issue of April 23d, we puqlished a poeti
cal piece under the heading of “Spring Returning,”
written by Miss M. A. E. D****** of Fayette
ville, ip which several typographical errors were
overlooked.
In the 3d line of the Bth stanza, read “no” in
stead of “to.”
In same line, for “ harrow ” read “borrow.”
“ the Ist line of the 9th stanza, for “meeting”
read “waiting.”
In 3d line of the 9th stanza, for “and” read “to.”
In 3d line of the 10th stanza, for “the” read “in.”
We make these corrections at the request of the
author.
Democratic Victory in Philadelpia.—Phila
delphia, May 7 —The Democratic Party yester
day elected Richard Vaux, Mayor of the city of
Philadelphia, by a large majority. The Council,
also, is Democratic.
Death of Hon. Win. C. Dawson.
This gentleman, so long and favorably known
to the people of Georgia, breathed his last, at his
residence in the town of Greensborough, on Tues
day 6th inst., at 4 o’clock, A. M. H disease was
billious cholic. He was born in Green county,
Ga., January 24th, 1798, and was therefore in the
59th year of his age. He graduated at Franklin
College in 1816, and soon after commenced tbe
study of law in ihe office of the Hon. Thomas AV-
Cobb. He completed his legal education at the
Law School in Litchfield, ad
mitted to the bar, aud commenced practice of
hia profession in the town of Greensborodgh, where
he has always resided; (except wheiy.atejent on of
ficial business,) till the time of his death. In his
early manhood, he was elected by the people of
Green county a member of the Legislature, aud nf
terwards filled the office of Clerk of the House of
Ilepresentatiues for ten years, with much credit to
himself and satisfaction to that Body. For seve
ral years, he was a Representative in Congress
from his native State, fu 1845, he was appointed
by Gov. Crawford, Judge ofthe Superior Court
of the Ocinulgee Circuit. In 1847, he was elected
United States Senator, which position lie occupied
for six years; after which he retired to private life.
In 1836 during our difficulties with the Creek In
dians, he repaired to the tented field, and in that
service, evinced the same devotion to the interests
of his country as he ever did iu a civil position.—
A greater portion of Judge Dawson’s manhood
was spent in the public service, and iu every offi
cial station he has been called to occupy, he exhib
ited an ability and zeal for the public interest
which always secured the approbation of his friends
aud commanded the respect of his political oppo
nents. But it was in the private relations of life
his character shone brightest. He was universal
ly esteemed by all those who were intimately ac
quainted with him. No man in Georgia had few
er personal enemies, and more devoted friends than
A Yin. C. Dawson, lie was benevolent, almost to
a fault. His purse and his hand were always open
to the cries of want and distress. He was emphat
ically “the peace maker.” His efforts were con
stantly directed towards the prevention of strife,
and healing up the breaches made by conflicting
passions and interests among his friends and asso
ciates. Affable in his manners, fluent in conver
sation, cheerful iu spirit, he was always a welcome
visitor and agreeable companion in every circle.
For 11 or 12 years, he was Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of the Order of Free Masons, to
which he was ardently devoted, and by the mem
bers of which he was universally beloved. But he
is gone ! Death, the great leveller of all human
distinctions, has laid him low, and he now, with
the millions ol the dead, “sleeps the, sleep which
knows uo waking.” Cut down ic the grand cli
macteric of his manhood, and iu the midst of his
usefulness, bis sudden departure should solemnly
remind his surviviug friends and brethren of the
universal dominion of death, and warn them to
prepare to meet ‘the grim monster.’ ‘Then let us
all so improve this solemn warning, that, on the
great day of account, we may receive from the
compassionate Judge, the welcome invitation,
“Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the king
dom prepared for you from the foundation of the
world.”
The Presidency.
As the time approaches when the Democratic
Party is to select their standard bearer for the Pres
idential campaign, the public mind begins to ex
hibit some signs of restlessness in view ofthe prob
able result ofthe Cincinnatti Convention. Iu cer
tain quarters, very strenuous efforts are being made
to impress the minds of the Democratic party with
the belief that a better and more available leader
than our present Chief Magistrate, can be selected.
AA / e will not call in question the patriotism which
prompts these movements, but we will say that the
wisdom of such a course is highly problematical.—
Gen. Pierce four years ago, was selected after a
long and ardent struggle, as a compromise man,
between several distiuguiehed competitors. This
compromise was made to promote harmony in the
party, and most signally was the intended object
accomplished. The Democratic standard borne by
Gen. Pierce, was more triumphantly victorious
than at any time since the days of Washington.—
The result of this election proved the wisdom and
foresight of the Baltimore Convention. General
Pierce’s administration was inaugurated under
pledges of fidelity to the Baltimore platform. His
inaugural address was peculiarly acceptable to the
South, as well as to all sound Democrats at the
North. And most faithfully has he redeemed the
pledges made by him at the commencement of his
administration. He has made himself extremely
odious to the enemies of the South, who are pecu
liarly desirous of his overthrow. It would hence
be most ungrateful on the part of the Southern
wing of the party especially, to turn their backs
upon him at this crisis. The other two most pro
minent rivals for the nomination, Messrs. Buchan
an aud Douglas, deserve well of the party, have
been tried and found worthy, and if the track was
clear, we should be proud to sec either of them en
trusted with the banner of Democracy. But the
use of their names, aud the pressing their claims
will produce the same state of things as existed
when they were before the Convention of 1852.
Hehcc the impropriety and inexpediency, in our
opinion, of bringing their claims before the ap
proaching Convention. AA'e (|ic course
pursued by the partizans of certum'qaiididates, of
trying to build up the fortunes of their particular
favorite, by pulling down the reputation of their
competitors. Such a course is befitting none but
factionists, who are the bane of all National par
ties, and should be avoided by all true party men,
as a political pestilence. That General Pierce is
the first choice of a large majority of the Demo
cratic voters of the Southern States, wc have no
doubt. This preference .arises from the fidelity
with which helms administered the Government,
and the bold and fearless manner in which he has
met and defied Northern Fanaticism. A sense of
gratitude, therefore, prompts the Southern heart
to desire his nomination for the purpose of paying
him the merited tribute due to bis devotion to the
Constitution. That if nominated, ho can be elect
ed, we have uo doubt ; and moreover, wo believe
that he is not only as deserving of his position as
any others, but at this particular crisis, the most
available of all.
A Fatal Toy.— We learn from the Bain
bridge Argus, that Mr. William Lnckey, near
Shady Grove Baker county, had arhild killed
on the 18th ult., under tlie following eifeutn
There was an old pistol about the house that
had not been used for three or four years.
Mrs. Lackey took it, and after examining it to
see if it was loaded, and trying repeatedly to
fire it off gave it to her infant to play with. —
Another one of her children about four years
old, took the child, and placing the muzzle
agaist its forehead, snapped it—the pistol first
killing the child instantly,
Kansas—The Work goes bravely on.
10111 J. W. White, we learn that he ad
dressed a large and enthusiastic meeting of the
people of Upson county, at Thomaston, on
ednesday last, on the subject of aiding Kansas
Emigration. Much of the right sort of feeling
pervaded the audience, the best evidence of which
was, that over Twelve Hundred Dollars was con
tributed on the spot, and a company of thirty men
raised for the Kansas struggle. The company will
be headed by Capt. Moore, and will leave for their
desiination in a few days. Well done, little Up
son ! Col. W. informs us that a company will al
so leave Meriwether county for Kansas, in a few
days, under Capt. F. A. Boykiu, the means having
already been provided for the purpose. This com
pany will number 25 or 30 men. Meriwether has
acted nobly in her devotion to Southern interests,
in thus freely contributing her men and her trea
sure for the cause of our friends in the disputed
territory for which we are now contending. We
will not yet despair of our immediate locality.—
Old Pike is waking up in good earnest. Some of
her patriotic citizens have already stepped for
ward and contributed with liberal hands to the
good cause. On Saturday next, a meeting is to be
held in Zebulon, for the purpose of raising addi
tional supplies, and we expect to hear a good re
port from that meeting. Truly we may say, the
work goes bravely on.
We are requested by Col. White to publish the
annexed statement of receipts and disbursements
of funds paid to him since his arrival in Georgia :
RECEIPTS.
Cash from Members of the Legislature, $lO5 00
“ “ Meriwether County, .300 00
“ “ Palmetto, Campbell C 0.,.. .100 00
“ “ Col. Wm. D. Alexander,... .100 00
“ “ LaG range, 80 00
“ “ Flat Shoal:, 10100
“ “ Sundry other places in small
amounts, 87 00
$876 00
DISBURSEMENTS.
Amount paid Capt. Jones’ Company,
Atlanta, §l5O 00
“ “ Capt. Baber’s Company,
Marietta, 280 00
“ “ Capt Hanson’s Com’any,
Calhoun, 400 00
“ “ Capt. Cook’s Company,
Palmetto, 225 00
$1,055 00
Being an over payment of $l7O above the
amount received by him in contributions. Mrs.
White, the Colonel's lady, raised in small amounts
the sum of SBO. which she paid to Capt. Hanson’s
Company. Besides this, Col. IV. has borne his
own traveling expenses for the last four months, in
laboring for the cause of Kansas. In addition to
the above amounts paid to him, the several locali
ties where they were raised, hat e contributed near
ly $4,000, which was paid directly to the Compa
nies sent, forward and yet to be sent, the amounts
received by him, have been used to supply deficien
cies where a sufficient amount was not raised to
meet the expenses of the -Vespective companies.—
For the correctness of the above statement, he re
fers to Capt. Charles A. Hamilton, of Adairsvilfe,
and to vouchers in his own possession.
For the Empire State.
AoAiitwn.T/’, Ga., 1
May 5, 1856. J
Diar Sir : Capt. Cook, iu command of a com
pany of Kansas Emigrants, leaves our town to-day.
He has been delayed one week for the want of
funds. I received on yesterday, some money, SIOO,
from Mr. W. D. Alexander, of Pike county, which
I have given him. My brother w ill leave this
place on Saturday next, with a company, the size
of which will depend upon the amount of money
we may receive by that time. Col. J. W. White
informs me that there are some emigrants in your
place. Send them up.
Please give notice that my brother, A. S. Ham
ilton, will leave this place on Saturday next, and
Societies- who have funds for my benefit, will
please remit by that time.
It is a melancholy fact, that our citizens mostly
interested in negro property, exhibit so little con
cern in Kansas Emigration; but I hope and be
lieve that there is patriotism enough among our
poor, and those of us in moderate circumstances,
to give our State a prominent stand in the coming
conflict in Kansas. Under my auspices I have
over one hundred men en route for Kansas I can
safely say that Georgia shall be heard of in Octo
ber next, as performing her part in the conflict of
Southern Bights in Kansas.
Yours Truly, &c.,
CHARLES A. HAMILTON.
Railroad Meeting in Meriwether.
Previous notice having been given, a large
concourse of our citizens aseenibled in Green
ville on Tuesday the 6th iust. A call having
been made from the Court House, t! c meetiug
was organized by calling Col J. 11. McMath
to the chair The President on taking his
seat, delivered a most pointed and stiring ad
dress, setting forth the object of the meeting
and advocating the policy of the road. The
deepest interest was evinced by all present in
the success of the project During the retire
ment of the committee to select delegates to
ihe Griffin convention, W. L. Harris Esq. ad
dressed the meeting with great earnestness and
effect, producing the most lively and cheering
sensation in behalf of the enterprise. The
greatest unanimity prevailed throughout the
entire meeting; and if the interest manifested
on the occasion be any fair index to the senti
ments of the great body of our people, Meri
wether will nobly do her duty in this underta
ken The following gentlemen were chosen
to represent t his county in the convention to
be held at Griffin on the 21st inst.
W T Harris, W B Ector, IIS Wimbish, W
D Martin, Thomas McGeliee, L A Reeves,
F McLendon, J Freeman, J R Jones, F Ken
dall, J II McMath.
Ordered to be published in the Griffin pa
pers.
J IT. Me MAT 11, Preidcnt,
F. Kendal i., Sec’t.
£f3p*riie Geoigia Citizen learns that an old
lady of the name of Harvey, who lived with
her sons near Cuilodeu, Monroe county, Ga.,
was found by them on their return from the
field, one day last week, burned to death!
Her pipe was picked up in the yard, aud it is
supposed that her clothes took fire from a
spaik therefrom, and that she gained the
Louse before she fell and perished She was
ninety years ol age.— Constitutionalist,
Presidential Appointment. —Milton S. La
tham has been nominated and confirmed as
Collector of the Customs at the port of San
Fraucisco, California.
From the New York Herald.
Our Aspinwall Correspondence.
Aspinwall, April 20, 1856.
The wholesale murder of Panama—Appeal to the
American Government.
The papers I send you by this mail, bear most
momentous intelligence. lii addition, I have little
to present. The authorities ill Panamaare verymuch
frightened and yet they are doirig nothing to atone
for their wilful negligence and the fearful responsi
bility of implication on the part of their Police.—
We are now evidently standing lipdn volcanic
ground, and the attack having once b'een made,
for evident spite against the foreign progress here
on the Isthmus and for plunder, it is fearfully pro
bable that the attempt may be renewed. If ottf
Government can evade the issue of severely pun
ishing this State, then American citizenship is
worse than none., All of our countrymen who
have lived abroad for auy considerable time in any
country, excepting England or France, well know
how neglectful of her citizens the United States
Government is ; but few of them have to suffer
the dangers of living in a community lu e that of
the Isthmus, without any protection, or even the
semblance of it. We hope that all of our friends
of the press and its connections, will fully realise
and fairly present the massacre of the 15th of
April. Common humanity and simple justice de
mand this ; the reputation of our national name,
and the life of our national commerce, have been
severely assaulted, and nothing but extreme mea
sures can vindicate or hereafter protect them.—
Don’t fail to do your share in the good work of !
urging the press, people and Government iu the i
right path. j
Additional Particulars or the Riot. —From
our Special Reporter. — I ’l he news of Theriot at Pa-1
nama, brought by the steamer Empire City, cans- j
ed great commotion in the city yesterday, as it was j
understood that many who had formerly been resi
dents of this city, were among those who were kii -.
ed or injured in t lie affray ,- and, accordingly, .tlur -
friends and relatives of the passengers by the I ill- i
nois, the last steamer that sailed from this port,
were hunting up the passengers by the Empire t-i-l
ty, to learn the news, and find out as to whether j
their Irieuds wore among the injured and dead.
But little, however, could bo learned, as none of
the passengers by the Illinois came back, and the
Empire City passengers, wore those who had come
from California, and were not acquainted with the
names of the sufferers, who were mostly from the
Illinois, bound for California.
The Californians in town speak bitterly of the
conduct of the Transit Company, and blame them
for the dreadful scenes that occurred. It appears
that the Cortes, in which they sailed from San
Francisco, was bound for San Juan del Sur, Nica
ragua. the passengers all wishing to come through
by that route, very many of them being recruits
for General Walker's army, and others again de
siring to settle permanently in the land of the sc
veil volcanoes.
As the Cortes was approaching Sun .Tuan, she
was hailed by the Golden Gate, ami an agent des
patched with a message to the Captain of the for
mer vessel, the purport of which was, as- the pas
sengers allege, that the Captain should continue
his voyage to Panama, as tlio Transit Company
wished to cut off all supplies from Gen. Walker.—
The vessel entered tlie port of San Juan on the
evening of the Ist of April, but on the following
morning, set sail for Panama, where she arrived on
the 6th inst., and landed the enraged and disap
pointed passengers, who vented curses loud and
deep on those whom they supposed had cheated
them.
As the Georgs Law had left for New York, they
were compelled to wait, which they did, until the
15th inst., determined to take the Philadelphia to
Havana, where the steamer to New York would
be due. But a fearful tragedy was enacted before i
they got off. On the morning of the 15th, the pas- I
sengers by the Illinois came over to Panama, and
among them were many rough, drunken, and des
perate men.
In the evening a number of them strolled to the
outskirts of the town, where the idle, vicious na_
tives eke out a miserable living by selling fruit and
refreshments of different kinds. Thera the row
commenced. It appears that the Americans seiz
ed the fruit on the.stalls and refused to pay for it,
whereupon the natives became exasperated, and a!
fight ensued. The Americans drew knives, and it !
is charged, wounded one of the natives, who be- j
came furious, and raised the cry of “Down with
Americans!” upon which the inhabitans of the!
numerous huts swarmed out with hatchets and i
guns, and a terrible scene was soon enacted.
Stones were hurled and shots fired at the unarm
ed, and now thoroughly frightened Americans, who
broke and fled to the Pacific and Ocean Hotels,
with the maddened mob at their heels, shooting
and stabbing all they could catch.
The news spread to the town, and the most fear
ful excitement ensued ; bells were rung, and the
armed police calk'd out to put a stop to the affray.
The employees of the Railroad, and the American
Consul interfered, and for a time quieted the riot
ers, but the intoxicated Americans, wild with ex
citement, and not knowing what they did in their
infatuation, commenced firing on the police, who,
upon this provocation, commenced attacking the
Americans, assisted by the willing hombres. The j
two Hotels were attacked and pillaged of their
contents, and it was not until niiduight that peace
was restored by the Governor.
The passengers by the Illinois were the principal j
sufferers, and as none of them have returned, it is j
impossible to give the name of all the killed.
It is reported that 6-1 persons, natives and Amcr
icans, were killed in all, but this cannot be eon-j
finned until the arrival of the next steamer.
\\ T c learned the following names from the pas-j
sengers yesterday :
Names or tub Dead.— Jacob Frey, native of j
Switzerland, 55 years of age—was a miner, com- j
ing back to.rejoin his family in Columbus, Ohio, {
where he had a wife and eight children. Moucy i
stolen by the natives. He was shot in the back |
of the neck.
Patrick O’Neal, an Irishman, 50 years of age—
had been a miner in California, and was coming to
his home in this city. lias a brother in New
York,a horse farrier ; lives somewhere in thclOth
ward. He was cut dreadfully about the head and
body. The physician was trepanning his head
when the passengers left, but had no hope of his
recovery.
Charles Stokes, American, 25 years of age,said
to be a Lieutenant in Gen. Walker’s army, and
had come from California ou purpose to join it.—
Displayed desperate valor in the light, aud was at
length brought down by a gun shot, which passed
through him from side to side.
Palmer, one of the ticket agents of the
railroad, also said to bo shot.
One wortiau ‘Awl three children are known to he
killed They were of the passengers by the Illi
nois.
Names of WouxDED.--Seth Lore, 60 years of
age, from El Dorado, on his way to his family in
Philadelphia, Mr. Lore was dreadfully injured.
He had sprang out Os the rear window of the Pa
cific Hotel, When tlid natives followed him and
struck at him with a huge knife twice. To defend
his head, lie held up his arm, which received two
ugly gashes He Was then beaten over the head and
left on the ground for dead, but was only stunned.
Ou recovering he found the coast clear, and man
aged to get inside the walls of the town, where bis
wounds were dressed; and be Was taken on board
the steamer.
Charles S. Brown, keeper of a store on the road
from Sacramento to Collome, hound for Illinois,
cut on the arm and on the body in an ugly man
ned
P, 11.- Putnam, of Lowell, Mass., was used very
roughly. He was in the rear of the natives, and
had to fight ft is way fhfOttgh them in order to
reach the town, lie was sfrtbFttf, c'tfland shot in
several places, but come off tolerably well. He
was cut with a knife under the ear, hand off, and
shot in tne left shoulder, besides several other less
serious injuries, lie lost $3,000.
Rev. Air. Sell wood, a clergymen of South C**©-*
lina. shot in the head and stomach, Also’ 6uf iti
several places.
j Nathan El wood, also injured slightly.
A large amount of property was destroyed.
Tilt fruits of years of hard toil was wrested from 1
the returning Californians, and many of themftove
not a Cent in the world, besides being wounded. *
They say that the passengers must have lost
$40,000.
Washington Correspondence.
Bvsi. ess In the House. —Air .Tones of Tennessee
IJofjuent speech of Senator Fenj > min-Messrs
Hale and Clay
The lion e iff Representatives labored long
and wall to day. in tominUUe of the whole, up
on tlie private calender, George W. Jones of
Te n ssce, occupying the chair. Mr Jones
ii the cliair, l.ke Mr. Joi.es upon tiic floor, is*
stern almost to an appearence of anger, loud l
and clear oi voice, decided in every opinion he’
expresses, straight to the point, 'prompt in the
despatch ol business, equitable in all his views,
and influenced by a just contempt of the thous
and. aid. one ill-tuned aud vicious courtesies by
| which the business of the House is forever be
| ing delayed and complicated
In the Senate, Mr Benjamin, of Louisiana,,
j dcl.vcred a g onously eloquent speech, nomi
nally upon tin. 1 Kausa> bill, but in reality upon
the bioa-d contruver.-y of North and South.— •
lie briefly reviewed the hi.-ti rv ol the contro--
| versy, winch be began with the begining ot
our own confederacy when the Union eontain
; ed but one Free to twelves Slave States, he
demons:rated that an aggressive war upon the’
interest of the slaveholder had ever character!—
! j'.csi the com.net of the non slavchohliiig por
| ti. >’ of the country; be regretted that South
|cm statesmen lmd ever been lured into the
j vaunted eomi romise of ‘2O !Ul <l maintained
i that, in view of the manner in which the spirit
lof that compromise hud been disregarded bv
; the North, its r peal was tailed for by a pro
! per sense of self interest, self respect’ and the
i principles of justice, on the part of the South.
He reviewed the recent acts of the anti-slave
ry party, and their declarations as proclaimed
in the Senate, dweling especially upon the as
sumption of the North, that the South could
not exist outside ot the Luion. He demon
strated that commerce with the South would,
be essential to the North, and maintained that
the interests of the North dependent upon this
commerce would be an adequate guarantee to
the South of the comity of the intercourse be
tween them.
In the conclusion of this speech, Mr. Ben
jamin reviewed the history ot the existing par
ties in this country, paying a hisrh tribute of
praise to the patriotism aud conservatism of
the Whig party witli which he had always
been associated. He pronounced it dead, and
attributed its death to the discovery made bv
the American people during the Presidential
canvass ol 52, that the election of General
Scott would be the triumph of Wm II Seward
Anew party bad arisen in opposition to De
mocracy—a new party veiled in misterv; but
that veil had been found to conceal the distort’
ted features of the false prophet of Ab
olitionism. With it he could hold no com
munion lie denounced and condemed it, aud
looking for the banner of his country and its
Constitution, he found it floating over the l)e
----moca ti • party, aud to that party he repair
ed with thousands of the noblest Whigs of the
land, to share in its war upon every manifesta
tion of treason and every inroad upon our laws
and institutions.
[Lore v.ere many bountifully eloquent pas
sages in his speech—exalted sentiments ex
pressed in periods of most nieliflnous flow.
I Mr. Benjamin was instantly ou taking his
| scat, surrounded by Senators from all parts of
the hall, and his hand was warmly grasped by
| all of them; ami as soon as he could be heard,
I Gen Cass warmly eulogized his effort.
| Mr Benjamin is short in stature, somewhat
lull in form, and very neat in appearance His
I complexion is dark, his face round, and his
j dark beard only shaven from the upper lip.—
j He looks so tidy, so placid and so happy, and
: basso little ol the ‘intersected lines of thought/
upon his face or brow,that no one would guage
j him to his true worth, by his appearance. His
J gestures are always very appropriate aud easy,
: his manner pleasant aud respectful, and his
voice just of the tone which the light comedian -
l or young lover in a comedy, would envy. He
| is probably thirty-eight or forty years of age,
and 1 reluctantly reveal to thousands of fair
; ( t eoigians who peruse the Journal—— a married
: gentleman !
Subsequently, some bitter personal remarks
passed between Mr Hale and Mr Clay. I de
scribed to you the speech of the latter a week
ago, aud said that no Northern man could ap
ply such remarks as lie then made to any
Southern man in the Senate Mr Hale to day
uttered a few words in response to the speech.
1 bit as all that was uttered was merely person- *
al, 1 shall refer the curious reader to the form
al report of it.
Impartial.
The Capitol or Egypt.—The city of Cairo,the
Capitol of Egypt, uud one of the richest cities of
the East, contains 400 mosques, 140 schools, 11
lazarettos, 300 public cisterns, 46 squares, 240
streets, from 500 to 600 alleys, as mauy passages,
1265 houses of refreshment, 1 Hospital, 65 baths,
and from 2;>,000 to 30,000 donkeys, which arc let
out for hire. ‘I licsc animals are the only means of
conveyance which it is possible to make use of. in
going from one part of the city to another, or in
paying visits.
Fillmore and Donelson llepcdiation.— Con
cord, N. 11., May 6.—The Know Nothing Con
vention of New Hampshire have repudiated the
nomination Qf Fillmore aud Donelson.