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The Fadeless Flowers.-
The brilliant flowers in rich array Unfold their petals to the light, Yet, 0 how soon they fade away And lose their luster in our sight! , Thus brighter glories of the heart Decline and perish in a day; And all the joys earth can impart, Like morning clouds soon pass away. On Time's swift wing the're swiftly borne, And buried in oblivion's urn, And leave the heart sad and forlorn They're gone, and never can return 1 Yet flowers there are which ever bloom, And fruits which never can decay; Beyond the confines ot the tomb They flourish in eternal day. Virtue's bright flowers can never fade, Nor lose their luster by decline ; In Heaven's own beauteous dress arrayed They bloom beyond the frosts of time. Where aromatic groves of peace Shed heavenly fragrance all around, Triumphant hosts shall never cease To sing of joys that e'er abound. That is a pure, cerulean clime, Where palms and crowns to saints are given And all unite in strains divine To celebrate the joys of heaven. There Life's fair tree in beauty stands, Forever blooming, ever green; ' Exhaustless fountains, fruitful lands, Such as no mortal eyo halh seen. From amaranthine bowers arise ; The songs of living melody, And all the music of the skies There blends in wond'rous harmony. Mothinks I hear the enchanting songs Which rise from those immortal bowers, While thrice ten thousand thousand tongues There sing of Eden's fadelksh flowers..
..harmony doubtful, but because the military and
PLATFORM OF THE : NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PAETY. Resolved, That the platform adopted at Cincinnati be affirmed, with the following explanatory resolutions: - 1. That the Government of a Territory organized by an act of Congress is provisional and temporary, and during its existence all citizens of the United States have an equal right to settle with their property in the Territory, without their rights, either in person or property, being destroyed by Congressional or Territorial Legislation. 2. That it is the duty of the Federal Government,
. in all the departments, when necessary, to protect the rights of persons and property in the Territories, and wherever else its constitutional authority extends. 3. That when the settlers in a Territory, having an adequate population, form a State Constitution, the right of sovereignty commences; and being consummated by their admission into tho Union, they stand on an equality with the people of other States, and a State thus organized ought to be admitted into the Federal Union whether its Constitution prohibits or recognizes the institution of slavery. 4. That the Democratic party are in favor of the acquisition of Cuba, on such terms as shall be honora
ble to ourselves and just to Spam, at the earliest practicable moment. 5. That the enactments of State Legislatures to defeat the faithful execution of the Fugitive Slave Law are hostile in character, subversive of the Constitution, and revolutionary in their effect. 6. That the Democracy of the United States recognize it as an imperative duty of the Government to protect the naturalized citizen in all his rights, whether at home or in foreign lands, to the same extent as its native born citizens. Whereas, One of the greatest necessities of the
ago, in a political, commercial, postal, and military isfactory adjustment; but unhappily, all these ef- ' point of view, is a speedy communication between forts have failed. He thought he foresaw soon
uiexauuie jiiuuiuu cuoski, lucreiure ue it re- after that they would all lad, and accordingly solved, more than two months ago he wrote to the Gov7. 1 hat the National Democratic party do hereby . . , , ., . cr . at pledge themselves to use every means in their power crnor f Kentucky, to tha effect. No man reto secure the passage of some bill, to the extent of gretted this failure more than he did; and now, their constitutional authority, by Congress, for the the other branch of Congress having adjourned, construction of a railroad to the Pacific ocean at the lie should regret this body to separate without
earliest practicable moment.
SPEECH OF HON. JOHN C. BEECKINEIDGE IN THE U. S. SENATE, MARCH 10, ON THE SUBJECT OF THE
FItESlDENT'S INAUGURAL.
Mr. Breckinridge, of Ky., rose and addressed
the Senate. He said that it was not his purpose
to trespass long upon the time of the Senate; but
in the present anxious and distracted condition
ot the country, this body should not adjourn
without his expression and opinion on the ex
isting stale of affairs, and giving some advice tending to allay public apprehension. Hereto
fore, in his official position as picsiding.o(licer, he had, of necessity, been a silent spectator of the scenes before him. Since Congress met, the con
federacy had been dismembered. At an early period of the session, he, with others, had made
strenuous efforts in order to consummate a sat
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giving their opinion or advice in order to allay the apprehension in the public mind. Here the
immediate question was one of peace or war. So it was to-day. Whatever was the possibility of an ultimate adjustment to unite all the Slates, it was one of peace or war. Opinion seemed to be divided as to the meaning of Mr. Lincoln's I ...1 riiu. o,., r tii:-: '
xiioii ui ni. . xiic kjcurtiui iiuiii ujiiiuio unu iuiistrued it to mean peace and conciliation. The Senator from Maine also said so. The President himself certainly used general terms of conciliation; but then it was proper to inquire what kind of peace, and on what terms it can be maintained. The country, however, should not be lulled
by a general assurance of peace, unless he was prepared to give it. Ho regretted that he had not been able to construe the inaugural address
as other Senators, tie was tree to conless, and he was gratified to do so, that the general expressions are for harmony and the prevention of bloodshed. But the policy which the President says he deems it his duty to pursue must result
in bloodshed, unless considerably modthed. He then proceeded to read from the inaugural that part which seemed to him to be the key of this important point, and then said the leading idea was therein very clearly put forth that the President does not recognize, in any sense, the existence of another confederacy of States, but that he regards all the prodeedings and acts in the seceded States either insurrectionary or revolutionary, and that it is his purpose, to the extent of the power confided in him, and the force at his command, to enforce the laws in all the States, including those which have withdrawn. Beyond
this power there will be no invasion, no war. The inference was irrcsistable, to whatever extent
invasion is necessary to collect the duties on im
ports, and to maintaiu, possess and occupy the forts, force will be employedby construing it to
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isting, and with the view and hope of a peaceful solution of the national troubles and the restoration of fraternal sympathies and affections." Their presence there could do no good, but incalculable harm. Nay, more. It could not be
disguised that while seven Slates have withdrawn, the eight other States remaining in the Union are discouraged, gloomy and threatening.
Their course will in all probability be determined by the policy of this administration. In his opinion, if a halting policy be pursued, and the forts are abandoned and the squadrons withdrawn under the pressure of circumstances. He (Mr. Breckinridge) took this qualification to mean that he will not undertake to execute the laws or to hold the forts and other places within the withdrawing States, excepting where circumstances show his ability to do so; and if he will not undertake to exercise those functions because it would be irritating, and make the hopes of a peaceful solution more doubtful, then the policy would be that which would prevent irritation Rnd bloodshed. The President conceived it his duty to hold, possess and occupy the forts, and collect duty on imports, to be modified according to the necessities of the case which may surround him ; otherwise his policy would be simple and easy. Looking at Fort Sumter, what were the reasons for the rumoredjeracuation? not political, but military reasons; nut because in the opinion of the administration the holding of the fort would irritate the public mind and render conciliation and
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naval power docs not exist to penetrate to that
point. Unless the purpose of the President was to use force so fur as was necessary, he would, if his object was purely conciliation, withdraw the troops for political, and not military reasons. This was the only reason why the evacuation was to be excused by the dominant party and the republican press. Then he thought he was justified in construing the inaugural to mean that the Presi
dent will hold the torts and other places within
the Uonlederate btates, and collect the duties on imports to the extent of his power, and if there
is any modification -it will be because of his ma
bility, and not because he would be willing to
withdraw the troops for the purpose of produc
ing conciliation and peace in the public mind
was avowed the other day, when the bill passed
making an appropriation for a certain number of steamers of light draft and heavy armament, that
it was tor no other purpose than to invade the shallow waters of Southern States. Should this
become necessary, the public press gave hut little ground of hope that this policy if pursued would
avoid bloodshed. The character of the Cabinet
was not such as to induce the belief that forco would not be ttsed. Although Mr. Seward
breathed general words of conciliation, he said he
"would not only speak a good many wortls foi
the Union, hut would fight for the Union." If
this gentleman had modified his views he (Brock
inridge) .did not know it. The Secretary of the
treasury, Postmaster (ieneraland Attorney lien eral perhaps every other member of the Cabi
net, one excepted, are understood by the country to favor the policy of coercion, if it becomes ne
cessary to reduce the South to subjugation, the
very organization of the Senate and the opinions
continually expressed by republicans here show
their purpose to maintain the authority of the fed
eral government over the withdrawn States by
force if necessary. In the formation ot the stand
ing committees; there was scarcely a chairman of
Buy one of them whose known opinion was not in
favor of this policy. Should the authority of the
federal government be maintained over the with
drawn States by force of amis? This exhausts the entire question. If yes, it is proper for it to
be known. But there is no adequate prepara
tion. There, in those seven States, the possession
of the scattered forts was the only cause of nil
lation. If they are to be maintained by arms, let
ns get ready lor the conflict. If not, then the
policy is clear. If the Union is not to be main
tained by arms, then the only policy is to with draw the troops from the limits of the Confeder
ate States, There are not, he said, troops enough there to coerce the people. If you would save yourselves the last chance of re-uniting the
States, withdraw the troops. The country should not be deceived. What was meant by peace and conciliation ? How was it lo be maintained ? He desired to know it as sincerely as he desired the union of all the States. He had seen no measure of practical policy which tends to produce the result. We are in constant danger of collision and bloodshed. Perhaps in no other country on the globe than our own could such events long exist without producing bloody consequences. We are, he repeated, liable to hear at any time of a collision of arms. For the sake of the political and material interests of the country, the support of credit and the general prosperity, let us establish some leading principle. If blood
should be shed, you will have destroyed the last hope of reuniting the States and maintaining in their integrity what is left of the Union. It might be presumptuous in him, but he thought the Senate representing the Slates and an advisory council ought to advise the President by resolution to whithdraw the troops, not to take any steps looking like j menace, but to throw the chances on an amicable negotiation. The seven States which have gone out may be considered a protest against force. The eight remain
ing States also protest. ', Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia, by overwhelming majorities, have declared, that if coercion were used, they would consider the cause of the seceded Slates their own. Even Maryland, like a mute moved to utterance,
has raised her voice in tho same direction. If
the President, under advice of the Senate, with
drew the siatlered and impotent forces, he would give the country an assurance that the administration means peace. The materia interests of the country would revive, and there would be realized the truth that the greatest blessings are to be found in a constitutional Union. He would vote for the resolution introduced by the Senator from Illinois, because its purpose looked in that direction; but it seemed to him that it would be more direct and effective lo withdraw all the federal troops from the Confederate States. lie had spoken of the forts, but said nothing about the
revenue, ile believed tile late administration Had looked into this question and reached the concluthat it was not possible to collect it under the existing laws. He thought this fact was demonstrated by the Senator from Illinois. If collected, it must be by force, which the President does not possess, nor has the power to blockade. Then there could be no question as to revenue until Congress meet and new laws shall be enacted. For one, he preferred the present federal government, administered according to the spirit of the
constitution, to any other. He believed, thus administered, it was the best on earth. He inherited and all his life had cherished an habitual and cordial attachment to the constitutional Union,
and would be willing any day to die forit. While he thus believed, he also believed that, administered in the absence of the spirit of a constitution, it becomes the worst on earth. He would never sacrifice municipal police aud State sovereignty to the federal union. His opinion was, that the federal government cannot be restored or preserved on the principles which brought the dominant party into power. He believed they have perverted the constitution, and their principles and policy inflict not only injury but degradation on nearly one half the States of the Union. Without going through all the declarations of their principles, he would merely refer to a portion of the Chicago platform, which he was sorry to hear President Lincoln say was the law to him and
bis friends. The eighth section says, the normal
condition of all the Territories is that of freedom
and denies that either Congress or a Territorial
Legislature, or any individuals, can give legal ex
istence to slavery therein. So abhorrent to this
political party is the idea of property in a slave, or the labor of a slave, that although the institutions of fifteen Stales are founded upon it, they declare as a fundamental principle that neither Congress nor a Territorial Legislature, nor individuals, have power to give legal existence to it. There was an impassable gulf between your principles and those on which tha whole body of the Southern people stand. The opinion, not to say decision, of the Supreme Court, show, that slavery in the Territories is entitled to protection. He took it for granted the States which recognize property in slaves will not consent to remain united with other States which deny the existence of property in the Territories, and deny that it is entitled to protection in the common domain of all the States. The questioe is to be settled on terms oft-quality, or you never can reunite the seceded
Stales or hold the slave States now in the Union,
He expressed his confident' belief that the "slave? j Usage of most of the States, merely because
holding States never will consent that the non
slaveholding States shall monopolise the whole of this (n eat inheritance. They have a title to a
part of it by constitutional right; by money and by blood. As an eminent Senator not now here
said, "the Southern States paid a part of the
money when money was its price. Ihcypaid a part of the blood when blood was the
price. And they will never permit them
selves to be excluded from a share in this impe
rial inheritance, which belongs to all the States; they will never consent to be hemmed in and
kept in a condition in which they cannot expand. Whatever may be the settlement of other ones
tions, this must be settled in common with their
rights under an equitable division of the same.
They will contend to the last. The government
must be impartial. Ihe present dangers were
foreseen by the men of the North. Patriotic
men in Congress offered resolutions and delivered speeches urging a satisfactory settlement. He repeated that the people of the North saw the
danger, those of JNew Jersey,. .Pennsylvania,
and of the great States in the valley of the Ohio and elsewhere, poured in their petitions to adjust
the difficulties on terms of equality; but the members of the dominant party here and in the
other House, with stubborn incredulity as to the result, were determined to make no change in the platform of the party they refused to recede one inch. They would not meet those on the other side one-half or one-quarter of the way on tlu- basis of settlement. When the Senate committee of thirteen was raised, composed of representative men from all parts of the Union, the
tl on i i ti an t party was fully and ably represented.
Alter conferring tor weeks, they were unable to
agree on a single proposition. In looking at the
proceedings of that committee, he was struck with
the rigid exhibition of purpose not to come to an
agreement. I hey refused all guarantees as to
slavery and lo an equitable division of territory,
and, during the last Congress, notwithstanding
the urgent and supplicatory efforts to bring them to the work of doing something, they have never,
from the beginning to the end, receded from the
essential principles of their platform. It is true
both houses finally passed a proposed amend
ment to the constitution, that no aiiientlmentshnll
be made thereto to give Congress power to abol
ish or interfere in any State with its domestic in
stitutions, including persons held to service or
labor by the laws of said Stale. Eight Slave
blales now hesitate about their course; and that
was the ultimatum offered, but the majority ut
terly refuse to give, security as to slavery in the
District of Columbia and the inter-State slavo
trade, and the right of the South in the territory
or any other aspect of the whole subject. He
wanted Kentucky and the other slave States lo
understand what they have to expect in the pres
ent state of the dominant party as represented in
Congress. I hey have nothing offered lor then-
acceptance, save that they will not abolish slavery
in the States. He then reviewed the short ad-
ress made by Mr. Seward to a party of friends
who called upon him that that gentleman advanc
ed a subtle, dangerous and demoralizing policy to shift the question of distinctive republican prin
ciples to the more popular question of the Union.
Was it now the policy of the republican party,
under the name of devotion to the Union, to form
union party especially in the border slave States,
backed by tiie federal government, with a view to secure the triumph of free soil principles? The idea essentially leads to the emancipation of slaves. Ho warned these States that this is the policy .to be pursued, and if it is permitted to be carried out it will result in nothing less than emancipation in those States. As lo Kentucky, she lingers and holds back yet for a settlement. It would be presumptuous in him to say what she will do, but she understands this issue, and is determined to have her constitutional rights; and soon,
very soon, from peak to peak and from mountain top will be heard Ihe clear cry for constitutional justice. She will not lay her bright and beaming forehead in the dust, but turn to her Southern sisters. Intercourse, commerce and common wrongs will compel her to Unite and form n mighty republic, with States which will keep the faith of compacts. It may now be too late he trusted not. If this is done, it can only be done by the majority of the Northern people whom you represent, Peace is in your hands, and the destiny of the country in those of the President," and remotely in the hands of the majority whom you represent. They should address themselves to the issue. The only mode on earth to avoid
a collision is for the administration, with or without the advice of the Senate, to remove the troops from within the borders of the Confeder
ate States. It will be a bold act, but one of a
patriot and a statesman, which all good men will approve and justify, and will be heralded from one end of the country to Ihe other as a true test of a peace policy. If the President does this, opinions will be various. Some may brand him as a false and faltering statesman, but the majority will declare him a patriot who refused to bring on the country the calamities of civil war.
self and others in uttering philippics against
and their philosophy happened to be at war with it,
Mr. Otis, of Massachusetts, hoped the motion
would not be withdrawn, because he wanted gentlemen from his part of the country to have
an opportunity to show by their votes now little
they were disposed to interfere with the southern States as to the species of property referred
to
No question appears to have been raised as to
the power ol Congress over the subject; put on taking the question, only twelve persons voted in support of Mr. Thatcher's amendment. It strikes us tlmt the voice of the House of Representatives
In 1790 is an awkward fact in the way of those
who maintain the proposition tliBt exclusion of
slavery from the Territories ot the United .states
was the policy of our fathers
This passage in our political history illustrates
two facts: first, that the men of !)ti did not re
gard the exclusion of slavery from Territories as
the policy of the Government, and the men of
'98 were the men of. '87. Secondly, it shows
that the whole anti-slavery force in the House of
Hepresenlatives was twelve. Are we wiser and better than our fathers ? From that miserable
minority of not a baker's dozen, have sprung the hordes of Goths and Vandals who threaten to
destroy, the Union of our fathers, because the South demands that the policy of these fathers
shall be carried out.
Kentucky State Eights' Convention.
A Short Sketch of History
The Republican speakers are accustomed to say that the exclusion of slavery from the Territories was the policy of the Fathers of the Repub
lic. This is one of the favorite anil stereotyped declarations of Horace Greeley. He endeavors assiduously to effect the lodgment of this idea in the public mind, so as to impress the belief that the Republican leaders aim to carry out the policy of Washington, Jefferson, Madison, and those other great Statesmen who shed lustre on our early history. The constant repetition of this falsehood has won many believers in the free States, and in the obstinate refusal of the Republicans to settle on a constitutional basis the question of slavery in the Territories, we are now reaping some of the fruits of this pernicious fal
lacy. An article in the lioston Lourier ol late date, deals with this matter in a very clear and satisfactory manner, and revives some historic in
cidents which we think it worth while to spread
before our readers. In 1798, (says tho Courier,) the Mississippi territory was formed, including at first the lower part of the present Alabama and Mississippi. By the organizing act, slavery was not to be prohibited in the territory. Here Congress was not fettered by any restriction imposed by a cession from a State. Mr. Thatcher, of Massachusetts, moved to strike out the exception as to slavery. The debate that ensued is very briefly reported. Mr. Thatehtr used very much the same arguments which ihe Republicans now use. He regarded slavery in the United States as the greatest of evils; and that Government had the right to take all due measures to diminish and destroy that evil". Property in slaves is founded in wrong, and never ian be right. Slavery
ought not to be tolerated or sonctioned by a government which originated from and is founded upon the rights of man. Mr. Rutledge, of South
(. arolina, hoped the motion would be withdrawn.
and that the gentleman would not indulge him-
A very large State Convention of the friends
of Southern Rights, composed of men of all
parties, was held at Frankfort, Ky., on the 20th inst. Robert W, Scott, Esq., presided. James B. Clay, Humphrey Marshall, Bianton Duncan, and other distinguished gentlemen, addressed the Convention, and the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted : , Resolved, 1. That in the opinion of this Convention it is the earnest desire of the people of Kentucky that the union of all the States should be restored and the Confederacy reconstructed, and to that end it is our deliberate conviction that there should be amendments to the Federal Constitution clear and complete, covering and providing for all the disturbing subjects growing out of African slavery. 2. That the preservation of peace between the Federal Government, as it now exists, and the Southern Confederacy, is indispensable to the restoration of the Union; that we implore both Governments to abstain from collision or war in any
form; that any attempt at coercion by the reder
al Administration against the Southern Confed
eracy, by collecting the revenue, recapturing the
forts, or otherwise looking to the enforcement of
Federal laws, or subjugation, would frustrate all
hopes of lestoring our Union; and we emphat
ically announce that if such coercion is attempt
ed by the Federal Government, we will make
the cause and destiny of the Southern Confeder
acy our own.
3. That we recommend to the Federal Government to withdraw its troops from the forts now occupied within the Territories of the States
forming the Southern Confederacy.
4. That the geographical position of Kentucky
makes desirable the co-operation ot all the rJor
der Slave States, and as it has been suggested
by the Conventions of Virginia and Missouri,
now in session, that there be held a conference of
said slave States, we recommend to the present
Legislature to invite such Conveniion for the pur
pose of devising, if possible, some plan of reconstructing our Union, and that di legates to
such Convention be elected by the legally qua!
ilied voters of each Congressional District in the
State.- ' 5. That it is our deliberate opinion that guarantees for the protection and safety of slave property, and the equal rights of the slave States and their people, less clear and defined than the Crittenden propositions with the Powell amendment thereto, ought not and will not be accepted by the people of Kentucky. 6. That the clause submitted lo the Peace Congress in the originial Guthrie proposition, denying the right of free negroes to vote for any and all Federal officers, we regard as essential to our peace and as a settlement of a disturbing and most dangerous question, and that the right of transit with slaves through all the States and Territories ought to be guaranteed by constitutional amendments. 7. That the Franklin proposition agreed upon by the Peace Conference recently held in Wash
ington, is ret'indud as a surrender of many of
the rights we now have, and signally fails of a
settlement of our national difficulties.'. C. That we aro utterly Opposed to alt propositions or plans for ihe formation of a middle Confederacy. 9. That in consideration of the deep injuries to the commercial and other interests of the whole country, consequent upon our political troubles, the plan for the restoration of the Un
ion should receive the prompt and speedy action of the Slates. 10. That in the event of our cherished hopes for the restoration of the entire Union are blasted, that our affinities, duties and interests unite us with our Southern brethren on principles of justice, equality and honor. 1 1. That if all efforts for settlement of the difficulties in which we are involved shall fail, we recommend to the Legislature to provide for the election of delegates to a State Convention to be hehl as soon as practicable, to decide upon what
position Kentucky shall thereafter occupy, and that the final action of said Convention shall be submitted, for approval or disapproval, to the voters of Kentucky.
undoubtedly conscientiously considered them-
liis L,8e'ves 88 Iu"y entitled to a recognized legitimacy
as their American brother. 1 he limperor had " not power to settle the matter, and some writers blame him for not displaying an unparalleled magnanimity in acknowledging the right of the Pattersons; but what would have been magnanimous to them would have been cruel to Maihildc and Plon-l'ion, for whom he probably had some personal regard. The whole affair is an instance of irretrievable wrong, no worse than frequently occurs in more humble walks of life, but rendered peculiarly noticeable by the prominence of the actors; and history will record this decision of the French Courts as the unavoidable sealing of a gigantic wrong, which diplomatic and State reasons may palliate, but not excuse. Xew York Post. War Steamers. Hopes are entertained that, under the Republican Administration, Madison, surrounded as she is by the best ship building material, may be made a point for building ships, sloops and war steamers, and that through the exertions of our Representative in the House of Congress, one) or more of the next lot of steam ships will be built at Madison. Courier. Why does the late Chairman of the Republican State Committee want more war steamers built, if the President's Inaugural means peace? Why are hopes entertained that the Representa
tive from the third district in Congress will use
his "exertions" to have "lots of war ships built
at Madison," if the Administration is not preparing for a long contest with the South, of a
hostile character? There are already in the harbor of New York, and upon the stocks at the various Navy Yards in the different sea-ports, ten
times the number of war vessels which we had,
when we fought anil conquered the greatest inar-
atime power on earth during the war of 1 812-1 5, Many of these vessels are decaying at the wharves for the want of proper attention, like old
log houses on deserted farms. If peace is really uppermost in the mind of Old Abe, would it not
be better (o enter into a treaty of amity and commerce with the seceded States, and build "lots"
of peace steamers, to run to New Orleans and other ports on the Mississippi River and
Gulf coast, with our surplus produce ? How
much better fo witness fleats of such steamers.
loaded with Western grain, hogs, cattle, horses
and mules, sailing for Southern ports, than to behold them filled with armed men, breathing war and desolation ! How much better to encourage the growth of cities and towns in both sections, with all the life and animation to be found in prosperous stores 'and workshops, than to look upon their destruction ! How much better for the merchants and mechanics in Madison, and other cities and towns, who are now standing idle, or wandering about unemployed, if they could only look upon a return of the golden days of our commercial, agricultural and manufacturing prosperity, before our "Representatives" gave all their attention to tho everlasting negro, instead of the interests of the business classes! How much more smiling would the countenances of our merchants and mechanics appear, when they cast their eyes upon their ledgers and cash accounts, and see their old friends from the South side of the River not only calling to pay off debts, but makingnewpurchases, as in the "days of auld lang syne !" "War steamers" at the present time, when we are on good terms with all the nations of Eu
rope, can only be called for lo blockade Southern ports. How long could such a blockade be kept up without producing war, not only with the seceded States, but with France, England, Spain, and other foreign countries ?
Date.
.Dec. 15.
.Dec. 18..
.Dee. 19..
. Dec. 20.
The Bonaparte Decision. The efforts of the American Bonapartes fo secure from the French Government a recognition of their legitimacy have resulted, as might have been expected, in utter failure. The decision of the French Courts declare to the world that the descendants of the ex-King of Westphalia and his first wife are illegitimate. The venerable
widow of Jerome Bonaparte has visited Paris and instituted legal proceedings against the most powerful reigning family of Europe in vain.
Might has again assumed the prerogatives of
right. Of course this decision, which was purely one one of expediency, will in no way affect the opinion of the American people in regard to the case. Both families of the princely bigamist could not be recognized. If the decision had been awarded in favor of the American branch, then the Princess Mathiede and the Prince Napoleon. Ihe son-in-law of the King of United Italy, would have been illegitimate; and when we consider the immense influence of the French Bonapartes, compared to that of the American, the result appears but natural. It may be added that Ihe personal feelings of the French children of Jerome were quite as strongly enlisted in the case as the Baltimore Bonapartes, and they have
From the New York Herald. The Influx of Specie from Eurof-e. The influx of specie from Europe continues, with but little abatement; the Arabia, which arrived here on Saturday evening, bringing nearly a million and a half of dollars from Liverpool. Since the
political complications of the country commenced, the transit of specie has'bten altogether changed;
instead of sending it from this country to Europe, Europe has been compelled lo send it lo us, because our imports fell off, while our exports increased; and now that the Morrill tariff is about to go into operation, the probability is that the imports will yet largely decrease, and hence we may cxpectstill further arrivals of specie from Europe till some arrangements with the Southern
Confederacy are made. The subjoined table will show the Jate importations of specie :
Port of Steamship. Arrival. Europa ....... Boston .
Etna New York. .
Atlantic New York.
Persia .... ... New York . .
Borussia. ..... New York . - Dec. 20.
Quaker City... New York.. Dec. 20.
Fulton New Xork. Ariel Boston Canada Boston. . . . Manchester. . . . New York .
Kangaroo New York. .Dec. 31 60,000 Australasian.. .New York. .Jan, 3.. . .825,000 Palestine New York. .Jan. 8 129,000 Asia . . . ..New York. .Jan. 18 . . 1,690,000 Washington . . . New York . .Jan. 23 107,409 Arago .New York . .Jan. 23. . . .813,506 Niagara .. Halifax Jan. 24. .1,000,000 Etna .New York. .Jan. 28. .1,500,000 Arabia New York.. Feb. 1. .1,250,000 Kedar New York. .Feb. 4 48,750 Canada Halifax .... Feb. 8 265,000 New York New York.. Feb. 14 90,000 Baltimore New York. .Feb. 15. . . .90,000 America Halifax Feb. 22 172,000 Canadian Portland . . . Feb. 27. .... 10,000 Edinburg New York.. Mar. 1. . .220,000 North Briton . .Portland Mar. 8.... 125,000 Niagara Boston Mar. 11 375,000 Etna. ..... . ..New York. .Mar. 14. . 1,295,000 Arabia New York.. Mar. 16 .1,400.000
Amount of Specie.
.$550,0000
.330,000 . .850,000
.3,107,000
..17,500 .107,718
.Dec. 25 599,050 Dec. 25. .1,225,217 .Dec. 26 950,000 .Dec. 27..,.. 58, 180
Total 19,320,455 The largest proportion of this specie was received to pay the balances on cotton, exported previous to the secession of the Cotton States. As those States are now about fo set np a direct trade with Europe themselves, all such importations of the previous metals as the above will hereafter find their way into Southern port.