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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. ■ • 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 \ ; .> 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.