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THE EMPIRE STATE.
tiifimx, Georgia!
WEDNESDAY MORMTgZ™ May 21, 1856
Spalding Superior Court
Was adjourned over from Monday till Tuesday, and from
Tuesday till Wednesday, on account of the illness of Judge
Green-.
The lions. Howell Cobb, Jolir. it; Lump
kin, and Hiram Warner, of Georgia, and the Hon.
A. G. Brown, of Mississippi, will accept our thanks
for valuable and interesting public Documents.
Col. J. W. Wliite
Will address the people of Upson county, at Thoinasttfn,
on Saturday next, 24th inst., at 11 o’clock, A. M., on the
the subject of K ansas Emigration.
Gen. Pierce.
A few more days will decide the question, who
shall be. the nominee of the Cincinnati Convention?
As to the result of the ensuing Presidential elec
tion, there can be but little grounds for doubt.—
We arc well assured that some souud and compe
tent Democrat will be nominated, and so far as
the nomiuation can effect the final result, we feel
no serious apprehension on that score. But there
is oue view of this subject which claims the delibe
rate consideration of Southern men, especially.—
We allude to the effect which the rejection of Gen.
A'ierce will produce upon the interests of the South.
We cannot imagine any possible escape from the
consequences of such a contingency. Gen. Pierce
has staked his political fortunes upon the main*
tainauce of the rights of all parts of the country,
-South as well as North. In doing this, he has
drawn down upon liis head t.he execrations of eve
ry ism which compose the opposition to the Dem
ocratic party. He is the most objectionable man
to the Abolitionists in the Government, merely be
cause of his devotion to the principles of his party
and to Southern interests. His defeat in the Cin
cinnati .Convention would be hailed as a triumph,
by the enemies of the Democratic party, North
and South, and would be to them but little short
of a victory in November—it would be almost
equally gratifying. Under these circumstances,
‘what becomes the duty of the party ? Why, to
staud by Gen. Pierce and sustain him triumphant
ly in the face of his enemies. His repudiation
would strike a powerful blow upon our strength
in the free States. It would have the effect to dis
courage others in their advocacy of Southern
Rights. If the boldest champion of our cause is
thus to be stricken down and thrown overboard,
by those whom he has labored to defend, who will
be found willing to be made the victim of such in
gratitude? Mr. Douglas and Mr Buchanan are
both souud men, but neither of them, in our opin
ion, have as strong claims upon the party, at this
crisis, as Gen. Pierce. We hope Southern men
will ponder well this subject; nominate Gen. Pierce
and mortify and defeat the enemies of Democracy,
and of the South.
Tlic “Ilards” and the “Softs” of Ne%v
York.
Many of our cotemporarics, sailing under the
opposition flag, manifest a good deal of solicitude
a3 to the fate of these two factions, when the Cin
cinnati Convention shall meet. Some of them have
already decided the case for themselves, and by a
Bort of strange übiquity, have entered the secret
thoughts of the delegates to that Convention, and
have learned that it has already been resolved up
on to admit the Softs and reject the “Hards.” —
We must think these gentlemen Editors are over
wise, for we.have 6een a3 yet no indications from
auy of the Delegates, of what their course will be
in reference to that question. The wish is no doubt
“father to the thought,’! with these wiseacres. If
the opposition can only get the Democratic Con
vention involved in the interminable feuds of New
York politicians, their work will be half comple
ted. The lessons taught by past experience, we
trust, will not be thrown away upon the Cincinnati
Convention ; but they will profit by a recollection
of the disasters w T hich New York politics has
brought upon our party. We are every day more
and more fully convinced in the correctness of our
position, that neither the Hards nor the Softs
should have a place in the Convention. The Softs
od account of their free:oil proclivities, would be
an uncongenial element, to mix with a sound Na
tional party ; and the Hards, on account of their
hostility to the present Democratic Administration,
and more especially on account of their Know
Nothing affinities, have no. claims to Democratic
fellowship. We have seen it asserted iu one of
our exchanges recently, that raoro than half the
Delegates appointed by the Hards to the Cincin
nati Convention are Know Nothiugs. These men
would appear well in a Democratic Convention !
We wish it to be kept before the people, we mean
especially the Democratic Party, that the only safe
line of policy, is to let New York alone. Let her
factions fight their own battles within her own bor
ders, without disturbing the harmony of the Party
in other States. Every attempt from abroad to
reconcile existing feuds, will only tend to make the
breach wider, and no reliance can be safely placed
in the fidelity of any party in that State, as long
as her people labor under the delusion that no man
can be elected President without the vote of New
York. Convince them of their error, in this par
ticular, and then the deor will be opened for the re
conciliation of existing difficulties. * Let the Hards
and tlic Soft! spend their forces in war upon each
other, and the Know Nothiugs and Black Repub
licans do as they lilte, and while this is going on
there, let the people Os the other States elect the
President. If the Hards or the Softs should ei
’ ther conclude to support the Democratig nominee,
it would be of no avail. They could not carry the
State by fifty thousand votes. If we can elect oar
candidate, which we believe we can, without any
support from New York, our party will be free
from those obligations which have proved so trou
blesome iu dividing the offices in that State.* There.
fore,*we insist on our former position, to have noth
ing to do with New York or her factions.
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Rheumatism.
To those afflicted with this dreadful disease, we
would direct attention to the advertisement of Dr.
G. J. Gibson. The medicine can be had at Messrs
Brawncr & Duffey’s Store.
Dedication of the New Methodist
. Church.
On Sabbath last, the New Methodist Church iu
this city, was dedicated to the sacred purposes for
which it was erected. An appropriate sermon was
preached on the occasion, by Dr/ Alexander Means
The'text was selected from the writings of the wise
man of Israel, to be found in the book of Proverbs
—“Righteousness exalteth a Nation, but sin is a
reproach to any people.” We shad uui afiunp;
even an outline of the very able and learned dis
course delivered by the Reverend Orator, on the
interesting topics connected with the significant
words ot the text. He dwelt at great length upon
the beneficial effects of Christianity, on the soe-ia!,
moral and political condition of any people, both
in their individual and ‘collective capacity, and
made a most thrilling appeal to the audience to
come up to the support of the religious institutions
of the country. The effort was truly a powerful
one, just such as Dr. Means generally makes. We
have tor some years entertained the opinion, that
Dr. M. stands among the first of scholars and ora
tors of the age. His style of oratory is such as
commands our highest admiration. ‘ We know of
no Diviue in this section of the country, whose
preaching is so much to our own liking as that of
his. Possessed of a mind highly cultivated by sci
entific researches, a fund of language, chaste, co
pious and impressive, a fine imagination, a voice
clear,melodious and well trained, action graceful,
easy and expressive, he is always an instructive
and interesting speaker. His effort on this occa
s on, fully justified the expectations of his auditory,
who listened with marked attention to a discourse
of two hours iu length, without manifesting any 4
apparent signs of impatience. The house was
crowded with the talents and respectability of our
city and surrounding country. Seats, aisles and
altar were all full, yet all were comfortably seated,
and listened with profound attention. The Church
Edifice, ywhich was on this occasion iiia'ugui'ated,
and solemnly set apart for the worship of the living
God, was commenced nearly two years ago, but
from untoward circumstances, it has lingered along
in the process of its construction, with but little
prospect of its completion, until our present wor
thy Pastor, Rev. C. W. Key, took charge of the
Church. By his indefatigable efforts, he galvaniz
ed the lifeless enterprise, and in the short space of
four months, the building was completed under his
auspices. Its cost has been about six thousand
dollars, and at the time of its completion, nearly
eighteen hundred dollars was wanting to release it
from debt. At the close of the sermon, on Sab
bath, au appeal was made to the liberality of the
audience, and the whole deficiency of §I,BOO was
made up in cash and subscriptions. All praise is
due to the members of the Methodist” Church, as
well as many of those of other Churches, and ma
ny of our citizens, who are not members of any
Church, for the generosity manifested iu providing
the means for the erection of this beautiful struc
ture. It is an ornament to our city, aud au honor
to the liberal hearted people who aided in its con
struction. It is buik of brick, large and commo
dious, capable of accommodating from six to eight
hundred persons. It is neatly and tastefully finish
ed, inside aud out, aud handsomely furnished with
every thing necessary for comfort and covenience.
In justice to the ladies of this community, we will
state that they have contributed twelve hundred
dollars in money, riised by their own efforts-, to
wards the completion of this building-. At their
own expense, they have purchased, aud with their
own hands, placed upon the floor of the aisles, altar
and space in front, a very neat carpet. All praise
to the ladies for their liberality and enterprise 1 —
| The completion aud dedication of this new Cliuich
edifice, it is to be hoped, is the commencement of
a brighter period iu the history of the Church at
Griffin. The prayer of every good citizen, whether
in or out of the Church, should be- May the great
Architect of the Universe, bless the inhabitants of
this place with the blessings of an enlightened
Christianity, a pure ministry, and sanctified mem
bership ; unite our people in the bonds of union
and fraternal fellowship ; banish discord from our
midst, and secure to all our people health, peace,
and the benefits of true religion.” So mote it be.
LINDA,
Or the Young Pilot of the Belle Creole,
By Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, complete in one
large duodecimo volume, neatly bound in cloth,
for one dollar, or iu two volumes, paper cover, for
seventy-five cents. In Press and to be ready for
sale on Saturday, 31st May. The well known rep
utation of the Authoress will no doubt secure to
the work a l-eady sale.
Drs. Hardwick & Drown.
From the card of these gentlemen, to be found
in our columns, it will be perceived that they have
formed apartnership in the practice of physic.—
This arrangement will, no doubt, meet the appro
bation of our community generally. Dr. Brown,
having accepted a Professorship in the Medical
College at Atlanta, will necessarily be absent much
of his time during the summer. He has been long
and favorably known in this Community as a gen
tleman aud a successful practitioner of Physic, and
his patrons were very reluctant to give him up en
tirely. Dr. Hardwick is a physician of long expe
rience, and comes into our midst endorsed by
very high authority a3 a gentleman of most amia
ble cLaractcr, and a physician of eminent skill.—
He will be very>acceptable to Dr. Brown’s old pat
rons and friends, aud in all cases where it may be
necessary or desirable, can have the benefit of Dr.
B’s services and counsel. We anticipate for this
firm a largo practice and adundant success.
The Nicaraguan Minister.
Padre Vygil has been received by President
Pierce a3 the Minister of Walker’s Government.
We are truly gratified at this intelligence, and
date from this event a moro auspicious career for
Walker and his compatriots. It wili have the
effect to inspire them with renewed confidence in
the success of their cause, aud induce thousands to
flock to the standard of the Republican army to
battle against tho barbarians. Central America
has assumed a position in American affairs in which
the United States have a deep interest. It has be
come the great thoroughfare through which the
inter course between the Atlantic States and our
Pacific Possessions is carried on. It is therefore
a matter of great moment to us who rules the des
tinies of that region. Walker and his adherents
are of our “own kith and kin,” and if he succeeds
in establishing himself firmly in Nicaragua, great
good must eventually result to the United States.
Kansas Emigrants.
On Monday evening last, a portion of tho Meriwether
Company of Emigrants arrived in this place, and took the
cars en route for Kansas. They were to be joined in Atlanta
by the remainder of the Company, making the number some
26 or 30. They were a hardy looking set of fellows, and
from their Appearance, we presume they will give the Abo
litionists some trouble when they arrive at the place of their
destination. From unavoidable circumstances, Capt. Boy
kin was prevented from accompanying them, as he expect
ed to do. He will be succeeded by wa, p. Williams 1
Delicious Strawberries.
Mrs. Wm. M. Leak has laid us under obligations
for a very nice mess of flue Strawberries, -which
wc aud oar vouug “Empire States’ at home',, -de
voured with a gusto which wduld haVe dpVfe bail
or to an epicure. Acts of kindneßsJike thfe, -ate
always duly appreciated by ns,
tion ot .rn-tiust.ip from Mrs L., perpetuates-iler ti
tie to u iv-w*.. vi ,v>r her wmoh \ve nave
•or many curs voter'.aim \
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Col. John fi, Lamar. A ; ’ $
, In out 4 issue of last weekywe were tjje
nocent accessory to a literary iej
take the earliest opportunity f -uidk
UntfeV our mis Raucous bead,, we published ;un ar
ticle Under the litre of ’’'A Kentucky Wedding,”
which, upon examination, live find to have been
purloined from the writings ot Col. duo. B-. La
mar, of Macon. The story from which “A Ken
tucky Wedding” was evidently made up, was
written by Col. L. am l first appeared iu the “Fam
ily Companion,” iu August 1842, under ike-title,
of’‘Roily Reabiossom’s Wedding,” which we have
several times read. The article as published by
us, was selected from the “ Kansas City Enterprise,”
by our locumJenens during our absence, and was
not read by us till after the issue ol our paper.—
The story of “Roily Rcabiossom’s Wedding,” was
republished in the “ Federal Union ” o-f 29th May,
1849, a copy of which we have before us-,, and hy
comparing the two stories, it is evident that “AI
Kentucky Wedding” is a gross plagiarism. The
characters in the original story Haber
sham county Ga, and the leading events recorded
are substantially mutters of feet. The borrowed
story falls far below the original in point: of inter
est, on account of the omission of many of the
characters, and more than half of the narrative.—
it appears upon an investigation, that the Ken
tuckian who appropriated this production is not
alone iu this iniquity, it seems the same story
was hashed tip in a MfesouH paper last year, aud
copied -{no doubt innocently,) iu the Athens “Ban
ner',” and two years ago an Illinois paper served
it the same way. We make this explanation in
justice to Col. Lamar, and to place ourself right
before the reading community. Col. L. has long
since earned an enviable reputation jas a literary
author. Ihe productions of his pen have given
interest and reputation to several of the public
journals of our State, and we deem it higjily un
just and ungenerous ou the part of others to ap
propriate his property to their own use, without
his consent Other depredations of a Similar char
acter have been made upon the productions of this
Author’s pen, as appears from the subjoined ex
tract from the Savannah “Journal fy Cow ter", of
March 6th, 1855 :
‘i'ii- Kiprtitjice of tile Black Smith,of tlic Moun
tain Bass.”
Our readers will recollect the account of Col.
Quagg’s Conversion, published by us last week and
credited to Dickon’s House Hold “Words. The sto
ry sounded strangely lamilliar. We felt confident
that it was of Georgia origin, though unable to fix
its authorship A correspondent, lor whose kind
ness we are much indebted, has shown that our
impression was well founded by forwarding the
original iu the September No. of the “ Family
Companion ” for 1852—edited by Mrs. Sarati Law
rence Griffin-, and published in Macon-. We. copy
it to-day under the title given to it b.y its author,
vizi “ The Experience of tke Black Smith of the
Mountain Bass.’ Alter its perusal no reader need
be told that Mr. Dickens (or his contributor) has
committed a piece of outrageous plagiarism. Our
correspondent informs us, nor can there be any
doubt of the truth of his statement, that the author
is John B. Lamar, Esq., of Macon. We take
pleasure in placing the luct upon record, aud re
storing to the brow of au accomplished Georgian,
the laurels won by his pen. The reader will be
pleased to observe that the slurs upon earnest reli
gious feeling in the account of “Col. Quagg’s con
verson,” slurs which disgrace nearly all of Dick
ens’ novels—find no place in the story as it came
from the pen of Mr. Lamar.
In the preceeding remarks, we do not wish to
be understood as fixing upon any individual in par
ticular, the guilt of the charge specified. We doubt
not that others, like ourself, have unwittingly been
accessory to the facts stated. The originator of
the fraud is the pGrsou to whom our remarks are
intended to apply and none others.
Kansas—>tli Ball stili rolling.
In accordance with previous notice, a large and
respectable portion of the citizens of Pike county,
assembled at the court-house in Zebulon, on Satur
day last, to hear and determine upon matters and
things pertaining to Kansas. Col. W.F. Wright,
we are informed, addressed the meeting at great
length, followed by Col. White in a short speech.
Much enthusiasm is said to haVe prevailed, as an
evidence of which, live or six hundred dollars were
raised to Aid the emigration causes and a number of
persons signified their determination to enlist in the
cause, and move to Kansas. We have no doubt
old Pike will send out a good company, in a short
time, and furnish them with the needful to aid them
on their way. In the evening, the gentlemen above
named, addressed a respectable portion of the citi
zens of Griffin on the same suhject. Judge Garry
Grice presided over the meeting, and on taking the
chair, made a few pertinent remarks in explanation
of its object. Col. Wright, who resides in the
town of Newnan, a Georgiau by birth, and who
has recently returned from a visit to Kansas, en
tertained the audience for nearly two hours, in
speakiug of Kansas aud the affairs of that territo
ry. He gave a graphic description of its soil, cli
mate and productions, the present political condi
tion of the territory, its laws, And the aspect of
things in the country at this time. He substan
tially confirmed the description so often given by
Col. White, of the great fertility of the soil, and the
abundance of its productions, in which the testi
mony of all who have Visited the country seem to
agree. He told also of its disadvantages and in
conveniences, and produced the conviction ott the
minds of the audience, that his statements were
wholly impartial.and altogether reliable. He spoke
most eloquently of the great importance to the
South of makiug Kansas a staveholdiug State, the
dreadful cousequenees to be apprehended to the
other slave States in case of failure, aud made a
fervid appeal to his fellow-citizens to lay aside all
other issues, unite together, add form an undivided
party, for the maiutainauce of Southern rights and
Southern interests. For the encouragement of the
friends of the cause, he stated tjtat during his 60-
jouru in the territory, which warone mouth, jft/tcen
hundred Southern emigrant* arrived,’ and only
three hundred ■ Abolitionists. Unwarned the peo
ple, however, of the dangers to. be apprehended
from a relaxation of effort, and the great impor
tance of keeping the ball rolliug till the contest
was decided. He paid a merited tribute to the
services of Col. White, who has ‘labored bo zeal
ously for months past in the cause of Kansas, vin
dicated his character from the ungeuerous insinu
ations of lukewarm friends, and the vile aspersions
of secret foes to the cause, which he has been so
nobly espousiug. Col. Wright said be wa3 well j
satisfied that. Cos,. J. VV. White was a citizen of
Kansas, aud. an honorable man--that he had done
moi e than aiiy other man to arouse Southern senti
ment to th ’inp ?to nee of the pending issues, and
thht it K., ,sas Was made a slaveholding State,
John W White would be entitled to more, credit,
for the Achievement than any man, ‘living or dead,’
On this theme ([the vindication of Col. Whit,) lie
spok With much pathos, and to tne great satisfac
tion ./l !i s jirers-. ‘ V,'. Wright r . speech was an
able one, and listened to with profound attention,
.relaying-iany doubts upon, the minds. oLsome
.peophf in ireferen'ce ■toiKarrste affairs* At
.cluSior.yof Co-1-. ■ Weight's Speech, Cok White *as
• diiUy'-oaiied- for, ttiid ii 1 u ih a- short address-,
delivered hi the nurst Telicitons style arid feeling-,
and producing much enthusiasm in the minds ’Of
the audience. The hour being late, Col. White
would not protract his remarks.
Sale of Lots in Brunswick.
On Thursday and Friday, 15th and lGth inst., 234 vacant
lots in Brunswick, were sold for the aggregate amount of
■559,425-
# [For the Empire State.]
Who are the “Fast Young men” Af
Griffin 1
This is an expression we hear every day. At
ill times during the day, we hear someone making
the remark, “There goes a fast young man.”—
Where the expression originated We shall not pre
tettd to sriy. What constitutes a fast veung man ?
Is it he that is seen riding out in the cool of an
evening, driving at a 2.40 rate like a NcW York
B’feny; or is it he Who is seen walking doWu Hill
Street with life hands in his pockets—hat on one
side of his head—lino coat and pants, and £ftot a
cent in his pocket; or he that walks into & Bar
Room, and with all the self-importance of a “3well
head,” calls tor a Mint Julip. and turns to his
friend, after drinking, for the loan of 20 cents to
pay for it. But perhaps it is he who is seen eve
ning after evening with a young lady in a buggy,
driving like his whole existence depended upon
how last he drove—goes to the LiVery Stable to
ptit his horse up, and tells the keeper that lie will
hand him the money in a few days, and that fe the
last he hears Os it.
Someone says that St is he Who goes by the ap
pellationof'“Counter -Jumper,” with his showy
white shirt aUd collar, with a smileering smile on
his countenance, rubbing his hands, hoping that
some fair lady would come iu that he might have
the pleasure of waiting on her, and if she smiles,
comes to the conclusion that she is in love with
him, and on the strength of it, gets tight that
night at his employers expense. Is it he that
stands round the church door,a cigar in life mouth,
looking as consequential as a Peafowl on a -clear
day, staring tire ladies in the face When tohiing
‘out of chur cli at the tone fusion of service, &s much
as to say* “I’m some pumpkins.” We bcKeVO-, in
its most comprehensive sense, all that has been
said comprises a “fast young man” —having more
esteem of themselves than any other person lias of
them ; and it would be far more beneficial to tlic
community if we had no “fast young men” in our
city. OBSERVER.
Grand Lodge of Georgia, (ill recess-.)
Greensdoko, Ga., )
May 7th, A-. I* 5856, A- D. 1656. ]
The Graft'd Lodge of Georgia (ift recess,) con
vened in the Lodge Room of “San Marifto Lodge,
No. 34,” on Wednesday eveiug, 7th May, inst., at
2 o’clock, with a very large number of brethren
from the subordinate Lodges adjacent, in attend
ance, for the purpose of paying the last sad tribute
of respect to the memory of our most esteemed,
beloved and worthy brother and friend, M. W.
William C. Dawson, Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of the State of Georgia, who departed this
life at his residence in Greensboro, on Tuesday
morning, the 6th day of May, A. D. 1856, aud
whose death we now deplore-.
Right Worhipful A A'GaddLg, D G M, presiding.
Worshipful D E Butler, S G W, presiding.
“ R W Hubert, J G W, pro tom.
“ Janies T Birin, G Tr, pro tern.
“ W L Strain, G Sec’y, pro tern.
” J N Williamson, G S D pro tern.
“ Charter Campbell, G J I), pro tern.
“ Creed Fulton,Grand Chaplain, pro tern.
“ Isaac Morrison, G Steward pro tem.
•’ William Woods, G. Steward pro tem.
“ J F Zimmerman, G Marshal, pro tem.
“ Ilirum Rouzer, G Tyler, pro tem.
Right Worshipful A. A-. Gaulding then address
ed the Graud Lodge in a few remarks, upon this
sad and afflictive dispensation of Divine Provi
dence, in a most feeling manucr, and dwelt elo
quently upon the life, character and eminent vir
tues ol our late M. W. Grand Master, William C.
Dawson-.
The Grand Lodge was then formed in proces
sion to the late Residence Os Oiir M. W. Graud
Master, for the purpose of discharging the last sad
rites of burial. The President and Faculty of
the Southern Masouic Female College at Coving
ton, with about one huudred of the pupils, formed
a part ol the procession.
The Grand Lodge moved in procession from his
late residence to the Presbyterian church, where a
very impressive funeral address was delivered by
Rev. Mr. Axson, and from theuce to the Cemetry,
where the Masonic ceremonies were conducted in
the most solemn and forcible mauncr by Right
Worshipful A. A. Gaulding, D. G. Mi, before a
large concourse of brethren, relatives aud friends,
assembled around the grave of one who was dearly
beloved, widely known, aud most deservedly es
teemed. After the conclusion of the ceremonies
at the grave, the Grand Lodge returned in proces
sion to the Lodge room, aud wu3 then closed in
most ample form.
WILLIAM L. STRAIN,
Grand Secretary pro tem .
—
Si aS“ It is scarcely necessary for us to say that
the rumor which origiuated in a dispatch sent from
this city to a New York paper, some days ago,
aud which was reproduced this morning in one of
the VVAshiugton papers, to the effect that Gcucral
Piece will, iu a short time, or at any time, with
draw his name from the list of candidates for a
presidential nomination, has no foundation in truth.
It is part of a system of fraudulent devices which
arc concocted, day by day, for the purposo of ope
rating prejudicially upon the prospects of General
Pierce for a nomination. These devibes originate
in Washington, are sent forth through that conve
nient vehicle of fabrications and falsehoods, theN.
Y. Herald, and are reproduced in such journals as
belong to the league which have undertaken, at all
hazards, to prevent the public mind from coming
to a dispassionate and impartial decision as to the
democratic nomination. If the parties ongagod in
this business suppose that their schemes can have
any other effect than to react on themselves, they
greatly underrate the popular intelligence.— Wash-
I Union.
Coriespoudence oi the St Louis Republicans.
Tlie Southern Emigration.
Westport Mo April 29.
llaiT:;h for,Georgia-! llurTah for lab itn.'.!
Hurrah for South Carolina and l ennessee 1—
And why hurrah for them? Because they
are,doing their duty. Now, there are in this
vicinity, latelv landed from ats, over 500,
perhaps m re, Migrants from ilie-e fur Slates
There never was such crowd*?: con ! y; ev
ry b- tel is More than running over. There
are not half enough public houses to entertain
them, and the citizens of this place have turn
ed out to get the emigrants comfortable places
for lodging Ail the vacant, houses and ten-”
.uitiess raoufe I eyer.y description have been
turn shed by Major Buford, for if is tin- bulk
of his company that* at this time, makes the
growd. Add to all this, that to-day the F
X Auby arrived with a large number of
Southerners, and that they are likewise land
ir.g in great numbers at Leaven won h and At
chison, and you can see what the South is do
ing. If these things continue long, th re will
be no struggle at all, for the Sou h is now
several hundred ahead of the North in regard
to this Spring s emigration; while at the same
tinfe-, tne S'Outh is increasing every day, and
the North falling off. To day, the Yankee
hotel at Kaii-sas City looked somewhat like a
‘banquet hall deserted;’ none of the Southern
ers, scarcely stop the r .The healthy reaction
that stems to be t .king place in the iV i th, is
stopping, to a certain extent the flood of Ab
olitiouism that threatened to overturn Kan
sas.
Major Buford s company will outfit here.and
in a few days set out toi tne TYrr.tory. They
are aline looking set of young men,and if they
make as good settkVs as they are doubtless
good lighters, Kansas will be ieatcly indebt
ed to tne originator ol the expedition. Three
v-ceks ago, when the principal travel to the
Territory appeared to be from the rong source,
the Fi'ecsoilers, ; s soon a* they got into Kan
sas, woiivd be so insolent and insulting as to
make it very disagn able to travel the same
road with Hiemv But they are getting very
quiet.
It is now thought that Sheriff Jones cannot;
live. He suffers immense pain, and is >p.t-!
ting blood; all tlm organs are completely pair-!
alyzed. liis groans are heart rending, and j
from the lact timt lie is to be turned over in !
the bed every few momcirs in’ the day ami!
night you can guess what they are for, and the
nursing he requires.
We have much vain. The wet and mud are
almost in taler u bk\
Kansas, May 3.
Major l?rtfoVd% company have ail gone into
the lerr.tory. Vcsteid .y morning before leav
ing here, they were very eloquently addressed
by Mr. A. H iker of -Alabama, and Col A.
uiderson of Lexington Mo., and at the close
ot the speaking ihe Major \vas presented with a
line horse-,and saddle H'ue lu>rse was given by
br. Samuel L. Mo Kenney, of Wert port, a
gentleman of weak ha. and li'gli standing. The
horse is a spirited ami ‘Well iftade sorrel, which
cost $l5O .Tue saddle-,for which -S t > was paid
was bought by sul.-KV.pt on; i.ial ihe but die
presented by Air. j>i kn at this place. The
presentation was made as a testimonial of Ma
jor Buford’s ‘services iu behalf of the cause of
Slavery in Kansas .’
Another letter dated at Westport says:
Although there is a deep feeling of sympa
thy on the part of the people here for Jones
and his family., and an intense desire to avenge
this outrage upon them, yet, all is quiet at
present. What will be the result of these
continued outrages-, it is at present itnposible
to anticipate.
The great jam still cOutinueSi and is increas
ing every day Two more boats arrived this
evening, augmenting the crowd. To-day a
great many tents were made, and so soon as
the) can be used we will be somewhat reliev
ed.
I forgot iu my last letter to mention the
handsome manner in which Major. Buford’s
company were received. On their arrival ai
Kansu- City they were met l>.y a delegation
troin *\ estpuri-, headed b.y a brass bund, a line
company ofspi-ightl young men, and Welcom
ed by Gen. >. W. Clark, who was responded
to by Muj. Buford. • Ins took place on the
wharf, Afterward the crowd as embled in
trout ot tile ‘American, ’ and called on sever
al gentlemen for speeches. ■
A .etter fom one ot the Lawrence abolition
ists dated April 28tn, . ays:
The troops are now quavtvd at Franklin.
The KiOkapoo Bangers are now encamped on
the opposite side of tire riVer. Col Buimu r
and troops under his oiumaud, left for fort
Lawrence yesterday. The Lawmnce boys are
getting ready to give the Rangers a warm re
ception. ho ctinriotiaavei v e ift readiness and a
picket gfturd is Out to night.
If these champions of fee rtiggcrism fight
as well as they talk, We nky look lot warm
times in Kansas. But they will find an en
counter with the southefu boys, a very dif
ferent matter from shooting Sheriff Jones iu the
back
Virginia Emigration to Kaiisas-.
The Kansas Convention of Petersburg adjourn
ed on Thursday, after forming an Emigration Ho
ciety to be called ‘The Friends of Kansas.” Cob
tributions are solicited from all to aid the cause.
Sheriffs and Sergeants of Comities, towns and ci
ties, are requested to act as agents, and will receive
5 per cent, oft the amount collected.
Agents shall enroll the names of all applicants
foremigration, and from time lo tiftie trunsmitthe
same, with a statement of their residence and post
office to the Executive Committee, aud to each
person so enrolled, they shall be allowed the sum
of one dollar out of the contributions received by
said agents.
Every emigrant enrolled, shall declare that he
is in favor of making Kansas a slaveholding State
—that he will become a citizen of Kansas, and re
main such until the Territory is admitted as a State
into the Union.
The emigrants shall be taken from tho places of
rendezvous to the Territory of Kansas at the ex
pense of the Association ; aud on arriviug into
the Territory, there shall be paid to each the sum
of fifty dollars. He shall be not less than 21 years
of age,and shall subscribe to such rules aud regula
tions as the Executive Committee may prescribe,
uot inconsistent with these articles.
The necessary traveling expenses of the wives
and childreu of emigrants, shall bo paid by the As
sociation, and for each slave an emigrant may take
with him, he shall receive the siita of ten dollars.
John R. Chambliss was chosen President, and
the following geutlemeu to compose the Executive
Committee : R. K. Meade, George W. Bolling,
Thomas S. Gholson and Joho VV. Syrae, of Peters
burg ; and James Lyons, Wm. H. Macfarland and
James A. Seddon, of the city of Richmond.—Pe
tersburg ( Va.) Exchange,
Hon. beorge M. Dallas’ Speech.
The following is a correct report of he speech.
made by Hon. George M. Dallas, at the banquet
recently giveu to him by the Lord Mayor of Lou
don :
“My Lord Mayor, ladies and gentlemen : The.
very kind and complimentary language with which
your lordship has prefaced the last toast, and the .
cordial manner in which it has been received by the
distinguished assembly, are entitled, and I hope
will receive, my return of gratitude. In truth, I
am almost bankrupt in the language of thanks ;
for, ever since I landed in the dominions of your il
lustrious Queen, as the representative of the Amer
ican Government and people, I have met with noth
ing but a series of the most flattering demonstra
tions of welcome and hospitality. [Cheers.] I
perfectly well know that these manifestations are
not addressed to an individual so utterly unworthy
as myself, ai.d that they are the profuse and gener
ous tribute to a Nation whose messenger I am.—
But on its behalf, with a sensibility that I know it
would uuuimuouidy feel, I beg this distinguished
company to accept the assurance of my profound
acknowledgements.
“There are some subjects on which it would be
ill timed, and more enterprising than wise, for me
to touch on this occasion and in this presence. In
deed, my arrival is so recent that I scarcely can
pretend to know the subjects which would be most
acceptable to you. I dare say, however, I shall in
cur but little hazard if I venture, .according to a
provincialism natural to a western tongne, to ‘guess’
that the spirit and purpose of anew comer may
have excited at least some little curiffeity.” [A
laugh.] Well, my lord, let me say that'l am not
authorized to feel, and do not feel, any desire other
than that of giving my exertions and energies un
reservedly to the restoration of the most harmoni
ous sentiments and friendly relations. [Cheers ]
•Animated by this spirit, and aiming at such a pur
poso, if 1 fail—and 1 may fail—it will be because
of some inexorable, overruling State policy, or
some forgone conclusion not to be undone by uni- *
lorm, steady, persevering; frank ami honorable con
ciliation. [Renewed cheers] My lord, permit
me, in conclusion--for my object is to be exceed”
ingly brief—lo tender to your lordship and tho
| guests assembled here, my congratulations on the
i great event consummated since my arrival among
! you—the restorat ion of peace to Europe. [Cheers]
War, although undoubtedly accompanied by its
moral benefits or alleviations, is at best an evil ;
and the vast powers of this Empire, although for
a time, and however gallantly, enlisted arid ably
directed, will find more genial arid more fruitful
employment in those channels—agricultural, com
mercial and manufacturing—and tlio.se pursuits
which have hitherto so signally illustrated the'ex-’
ertions of the people. [Loud cheers.] Aly lord, ■
I again thank vou.”
O . Jf
South Carolina goes lo Cincimuiti.
Un tlm 6th. the Democratic State Convention*
which met at Columbia, agreed to a resolution to
send delegates to the Cincinnati Convention. The
follow ing are the delegates :
For the State at large—the lion. F. W. Pick
ens, ,J. L. Manning, A. G. McGrath aud General’
. Gadberrv.
For the Districts --
1 B. 11. Wilson, C. W. Dudley.
2 W. D. Forter, Charles Macbeth.
3 J. D. A lieu, Col. B. 11. Brown,
4 Horn F. S. Brooks, P. Sullivan.
5 Hon. James L. Orr, Janies Farrow.
G. Frankliu J. Moses, Ed. J. Palmer. *■
The Convention also passed a resolution declar
ing General Pierce to be its first choice for Presi
dent.—Atlanta Intelligencer.
Tliey do nbt know what to do with
tlieir IVominatious.
Jn the present bewilderment, perplexities and •
despair ol the Know Nothings, there is something
whimsically amusing. To use the illustration of a
cotemporary, they are in the same situation as the
mau who won the elephant in a rufle. They do ‘
not know wluit to do with their nominations. The
New England Councils repudiate the Philadelphia
Platform, and the Philadelphia Nominations, with
loathing and contempt. In New York the feeling
in the Lodges is not u whit more encouraging—
while in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the
Western States, the anxiety to get rid of the “elo
phaut” upon any terms, is deep, universal aud
alarming ! Throughout the South the poor auimal
is tossed from one State to another with marvelous
rapidity. Not even Andrew Jackson, “with the
Donelsoii annexed,” can secure for him food or
shelter. To make matters still more perplexing
for Know N othingbm, months must necessarily
elapse before it can be ascertained whether Mr.
Fillmore will or will not accept the empty houor
which has been tendered him. At the lust accounts
he was in Italy, having “a good time of it,” with
Pope, Priests and Monks, and taking his first de
gree in street dancing—a species of amusement in
which the figurantes make a greater display of
person than drapery. From Italy it was his inten
tion to proceed to Asia, there to examine the man
ners, customs, habits and religion of the foreign
ers in tliut section of the world ; but us we have
uo assurance that he will “tarry at Jericho,” or
any other place in that, to us, distant part of the
globe, it would be unsafe to predict when or where
the nomination will reach him.— Texas Pioneer.
4®f*“We remember some years since, seeing the
rosy and rubicund Senator Hale, of New Hamp
shire, with H. G., of the Tribune, Wendall Phil
lips, Mrs. Hose, aud a host of other Whitney Black
philosophers and philopheresscs, sitting down to’
what was called an anti-slavery breakfast, at the
Colliseum, in Broadway.— Express.
“No, you don’t remember auytbiug of the sort,
at least in so far as “11. G , of the Tribune,” is con
cerned ; aud you must either stop the daily flow of
seaudalous tittle-tattle, or we shall be obliged to>
make you repent it. Now, just decide whether
you w ill put forth a more decent sheet henceforth
or be made to smart for priuting a gossipping,
slauderiug, backbiting, lying eouceru, which cveu
that primitive apostle of the Know Nothing
Church, Ned Buutliue, would beuahamed of. We
have borne your calumnies quite long enough.—
N. Y. Tribune.
“The indignaiiou of the Tribune at the charge
6f sitting down to an amalgamation breukfast, is
very amusing. It is constantly goiug its whole
length for the political aud social equality of blacks
and whites ; yet, wheu accused of breakfastiug
with uegroes, it flies iuto a towering passion.—
Consistency, thou art a jewel! “Am I not a man
aud a bruddor V—Richmond Dispatch'.
Horne Tooko being asked by George tho
Third whether be played cords, replied. “I
cannot, your majesty, tell a king from a
knave!” was too much for the old
cadger at any time.