Richmond Palladium (Weekly), Volume 22, Number 12, 10 March 1852 — Page 2

THE PALiADIUM. Eiohmond, Wednaiday Morning March 10th, 1852. From the Senior JMitor. Indianapolis, 6th, 105?. The editor of tbe True Dement appears to be extremely anxious to define my position for me, ift my absence; not only in regard to Kossuth, but upon wars, and rumors of wars. He may succeed to his own satisfaction, but I trust 1 shall not be held responsible for tho platform, be may build up for me. His misrepresentations will pass away as the mists of the morning. I heed them not. The legislature has agreed to adjourn on the 10th inst., to meet again on the 20th of April. A more ill-advised policy has never been adopted in this State. If we had continued In session one month longer, the entire business necessary to have been performed at this session might have been completed; but when-the members have had a respite ci 40 days they will return here to spend the summer, and instead of a session of one month we will have a tession of three months; and with it the increased expenditure of money, the waste of time, and no benefits to result thereform. But tbe will of the party has gone forth. Night after night secret caucuses have been held to determine what measures are

best for the party—what hobby will be most ruccessful in the coming canvass, and what species of legislative chicanery can be adopted to secure the most votes for tho democratic ticket. In this legislature tbe Whig members and their constituents are disfranchised. A caucus of democrats determines what measures shall pass, and the party carries out its behests. The iron rule of a despot is not more inexorable and arbitmry. A few days since, Mr. Liston, one of the commission for revising the rules of practice, resigned liis place, because he could not agree with bis associates in the details es •‘simplification." His place has not been supplied. The caucus, however, has nominated Mr. Barbour of this place, and he will probably be elected on Monday next Some of the democratic members an in favor of abolishing the commission—calling it a grand fiisle, and let it go. The resolution of the House providing for the temporary adjournment authorised tbe appointment of four members on the part of that body, and two of the Senate, to remain here during the recess to prepare business for their respective bodies on their return. Messrs. Lindsey of Howard, ..Bryant, English and Gibson on the part of the House, and Messrs. Hester and Eddy of the Senate have been appointed. Thcyse of the Houge were appointed by the Speaker. His selection displeased some of the members, and the resolution authorising the appointment was rescinded. This was considered by the Speaker as a reflection upon hia conduct, and he indignantly resigned his position. It then became necessary to elect a Speaker. Hard words were need—-angry feelings ran through the whole demoorstic ranks and the House adjourned for dinner. On assembling in the afternoon, the

i-iuftnftjfain adjourned without doing any thing. But the end of this has not come yet, and we have only time to call the attention of the reader to it. If -the people arc disposed to tolerate •neh a course, be it so. The Trustees of the State University are hereafter to be elected by the Legislature. The election will probably take place on Monday next.

A report hu been made in the House declaring it to be unconstitutional to permit tax papers to exempt their indebtedness from taxation. This is another of the beauties of the new constitution. The indigent, but enterprising man, will feel this, if carried out.

The House has refused to abolish capital punishment by a rote of 36 ayes to 30 nocs. There is a bill ponding in the House, providing for the valuation and assessment of real and personal estate, the collection of taxes, election of township assessors, and defining the duties of county Auditors and Treasurers, and of the Auditor and Treasurer of State. It contains 300 sections—was ordered to bo printed at a cost of not less than #l5O. Tho general Rail Road bill has been laid on the table for examination.

The general revenuo bill has passed the legislature. It requires the assessment and cob►lection of 20 cents, on the *IOO of valuation. I*at year tho tax was 30£ cents. It hto be feared that our democratic friends in their desire to reduce the rate of taxation for the purpose of commending themselves to the people at the next election, have over stepped the mark of prudence. The responsibility is with them, and if the rate they have fixed shall prove sufficient to pay the expenses of the State, the interest on the public debt, and support, as they should bo supported, the benevolent institutions of tho State, no one will be more highly pleased than ourself.

The institution for the blind is in the course of completion. The main building is merely enclosed, and it will require a large amount of money to complete it. Are the people willing that it should be stopped, for the want of the pittanoe they h*rve heretofore contributed to it? The buildings for the Institution of the Deaf

fend Dumb are not finished. Thc'brick work of the principal building should be covered with hydraulic cement—the work shops should be emoted and finished; and supplied with tools. Am the people of Indiana willing now to stop half-way in the noble work they have begun,

whereby the “deaf are made to hear and the dumb to speak.'* We hare recently visited this institution, and passed through its various apartments, and venture the assertion that there is not in the United States a building more completely arranged, better constructed not only Ibr permanency and convenience, bat in the superior style of workmanship. The State is much Indebted to Mr. Alfred Harrison and the Superintendent of the Institution for this superiority. They lf&ve labored actively and zealously in

rea||ig adtsdi A that ip endure for glares, a molpmenffo tn'honor the presenf age of Imflna. § I 1 j Tie Free" Balling bills in the ksndjl of th| committee on that subject, and will not be reported back until tbs re-assembling of the legislature. , ‘ tT *' The School bill will also be passed over until that time. Ofj The general election law is also in the hands Os a committee, but may be reported back tomorrow. Itprovidesforthe election of members of Congress at the next election. Some of our democratic friends are disposed to put off that election until the succeeding year, conceiving that at the presidential election the Whigs may all turn out to vote.

another ro'nmn will lie found the CVd of tho "Oirjou llorea," which hr now under the management of Mr. OrrrnoT.— Our Srlende who riill lire "Queen Oily" here iiin.t'y ImrehYure •topped *1 tills well-known llnuee, end the prerer.l proprietor like mftrieMieh eddirtOnAl liriproeeinrnte ee to Indure thorn desiring • Moan while there, to eontinne their petront-e. Call end see him. Gibson House—New Otenino. —We see this House is about to be re-opened by Mr. Geoflroy, formerly pt the Walnut Street House. Ho has had extensive *l- - made throughout the House, making it ona of the beat arranged in the ciljrTho Furniture is, we learn, all new from he office* to the allic. The Chamber* are mostly furnished with th* new and beautiful style of enameled chamber furniture; the Bridal Chamber, in particular, Is ns beauliful a sett a* we have ever Seen: it is Os white ground, chastely flowered, surrounded by friezo work in gold; the bureau and dressing toilet with fine French plate mirrors.

Tit* Ladies’ Parlor is is beautiful aea flue cultivated taste conlri make It; every thing perfect of its kind, slid all in harmony. This Furniture was made by Messrs. Shaw Sc Rettig, Fonrth street. We understand that Mr.Geoflroy called on them, and after being shown through the rooms by Mr. Shaw, he concluded to leave his order with him, directing him to tnnke as fine a Parlor Sett ae could be produced, for clmsteticss of design and beauty of finish, we think we have never seen it surpassed; it is the Louis XIV style, elaborately carved, covered with velvet moquetle, of a rich end varied pattern, admirably adapted for service. We trust (Its proprietor of this blouse will nieel with the success his libsrality deserves Tits House la inuet favorably located and conveniently srrnuged-— Cin. Oax.

s3rHe*o!ullona to euhnilt tits Mains Liquor Law to a vote of the . a <ple, were Indefinitely postponed by Ilia House of Representatives of tbs Ohio Legislature, by a vote of 44 to 38. The Journal says, "and now comes the Mg fight for the law without the vote of the sspl*. We think th* people ask It, tail wa doubt whctfier It can pass at th* preaenl session of the Legislature." Intervention f Revolutionary League! Wnr I A late number of the Philadelphia Ledger contains an address to the American People with a constitution under which an American league for revolutionising Europe has been formed in this country, and is now conducting its operations. The Ledger in introducing to its readers this programme of the revolutionists, says: “It will be seen by the articles of this organization that the design of the League is to overthrow monarchy and establish republican democracy throughout Europe. For the accomplishment of this purpose, the first object is co-operation of the democratic elements, and their fusion into one great party, looking only to radical revolution in Europe as their aim. Heretofore the democratic elements have been disunited through national antipathies, and Warring against each other. They are now to be united for the destruction of the common enemy, until which time the contest for “the spoils," which usually begins with the first revolutionary effort, is to be postponed. The means to accomplish this object is to have agitation in Europe as well as America, accumulation of a revolutionary fund, and the formation of armed organizations' in this country' ready for the sruggle when it comes. Military cnnuyaynaiStwfp Wwpffdofft “RrtThrffm The whole supervision of affairs is to be under the control of a congress of all the associa-

tions, and, during its recess, by an executive board. A political committee of three persons, elected by this congress, has unrestricted powers to act in concert with other nationalities, to take the step* -accessary to accomplish European revolutions. This, in brief, is the j organization and object of this association; and the question arises how far they are con-i sistent with the duties which American citizens' Owe to their own laws, and the treaties entered j into by the United States with the nations of;

c - .....I mu IIUUUII3 Ul Europe. It is a great scheme of intervention in the affairs of foreign nations, if not by the government, at least by the people of the United States. If the organization succeeds to the extent of its wishes, how long would the government of the United States be able to keep from meddling with foreign quarrels!”

. 'The reader will perceive that the organization provided for in this country, looks to tho formation of a military force here to bo employed against the existing governments in Europe, with which we are at peace. This cannot be carried out without a violation of our neutrality laws and our treaty stipulations, nOr without involving the United States in war with all Europe! It is incumbent on every lover of the

peace and prosperity of the country, of every J one who acknowledges the obligations of treaties among civilized nations, of every believer in tho policy and principles of Washington and his Revolutionary compatriots, to rouse up, look about him, and tec whether he is doing anything in violation of law or treaties, or to involve our country in the wars of Europe—! /VIS mkalltAa La aaa. aa t . I . . *

Y i "ms ui rsuropc—or whether he can or ought to do anything to - avoid the evils of War and preserve the peace of the nation. Events are transpiring daily 1 vastly important, which must exert great influ-! cncc on the future of our beloved country,' which call for the utmost vigilance and care, as well on the part of the administration as on the part of individuals. Let us examino into and understand the every day movements I among us, and do, and be ready to do, what! may be necessary to maintain peace. Let our po i:ics, in respect to other nations, be the 1 politics of Washington, as expressed in a let-1 ter written after his Farewell Address, and but' a short time before his death, to Gen. Lafayette 1 Ho there says:

“ I wish well to all nations and to all men. My politics are plain and simple. I think every nation has a right to establish that form of government under which it conceives it may live most happy; provided it infracts no right, oris not dangerous to others; and that no Government ought to interfere with the internal concerns of another, except for the security of what is due to themselves.”—{Cin. Gaz.

JpThtV. Y. Family Courier of the MS ■*., eav*: We an ZMIO be aSfc to inform onr morion that lfor plan, for lire prated -KihlMMo. of me Infomtry of All N'aUom" am motored, and will aooo be laid before ihe pobite. A charter fa drafted and will be imraorilately applied ftw, and eon.iderin ( how beneficial to the ronntry ""■* *"* •*. them ean he . immediately he panted. The hoildmg which It fa propoard m erart will eorer am |r , lMn m hnndred and ainy tWaad mperAriel narrow fimt; end it fa eet ime ted Utetihhcanhe erected and prepared for the F.i Mbit ion f„ r two hamdned thoannddawam. A lame portion of mi. m . which I. all that Kto wcaai.rytoemnro.haa been already minerihed

,h * ‘•""•'wntlnn’ ofmn Raw eon of tho Tmaremoem,".. ... ariemtom, it win Nr, ime enonyh ,o re- ! * "7**' ** ■ • *** | P*.r-l.rl, dennnriarnrv of tfae wed he eery aj< tnpaMirh the folfowin* ! •-Wewippnmdnap. ——nTiTltCU if 7.1 triflL 141! a 1,0.1 mar Sa i .. r °* * I’m j w,in-."_[V™i*. ’ nnpoeeitdc. Every war fa nnjd-i, |

SFrom m NiHonal Intelligencer. I i of Atoerfeans Abroad. 6 escaped tH attention of any j how favora&le an effect faareig* ■ as on the habits of thought of our countrymen, and especially of those who spend any considerable time in any of the countries of Europe. However indifferent they may at home have been to the political benefits ana immugilies here however inclined to undervalue the Simple forms under which freedom of action, equality of rights among the people, and thorough representation of these rights in every department of our Republic arc secured, they rarely fail to have their minds quickened to the preference duo to the title of a citizen of the United Slates over that of the subject of any Power, and to return home With their hearts warmed to the blessings and privileges which here surround them, as well at their own hearth-stones as in all tho ways and walks of life: They love their country the more, from hnving looked at it from a distance, and compared it with what they may have observed in their travels in other lands. No man of sound understanding, we venture to say has ever visited foreign countries with leisure and opportunity to make the comparison, without bringing back with him, whatever may have been his previous impressions, a consciousness of a change in liis sentiments favorable to his own country and Its institutions, and of an increase in him of fny tendency to conservatism in politics of which he might before have been sensible.

We have been particularly struck with such effect of residence abroad by the evidence which flows in upon us, through many channels, of the impression made upon American' citizens now in Europe by the extraordinary scenes to which the presence of M. Kossuth in this country has given rise. Although the half of the story had not reached them, they had heard enough to alarm as well as to disgust them.— We shall not fill our columns with voluminous details to prove this ; contenting ourselves with citing, as sufficient, one authority only, upon which entire reliance may be placed. We refer to that of Mr. Kendall, the accomplished historian of the Mexican campaigns, and a leading Editor of a New Orleans journal of great reputation for its moderation and its ability. From the Letter of Mr. Kendall, now in Paris, to his associates in the “Picayune," we make the following extracts: CORRESPONDENCE OP THE NEW ORLEANS PICAYUNE. Paris January 11, 1062. I tell you nothing but the truth when I say that nine-tenths of the Americans with whom 1 have conversed since I arrived on this side the Atlantic have read with mortification the accountsTeceived of the Kossuth demonstrations in New York, and I have talked with Whig and Democrat alike. They would doubtless have been gratified bad he ueen received with aU.becoming hospitality and attention—had an asylum, lands, almost any thing been granted him, for his high talents, position, and misfortunes were deserving of these; but the running stark staring mad after ihe man was carrying matters entirely too far. The recent ovations would go to prove that our population is subject to certain periodical manias, and that whether the originating cause by a figurante, a singing woman, or a wild political enthusiast, we must all at in-

tervals go distraught. 7 was in New York, at the time of Kossuth’s arrival, saw the parade made over him, heard a part of one. of his speeches, and felt mortified —perhaps I might say disgusted—at much of what I witnessed. I saw a banner paraded along the streets on which three portraits were ( painted—Kossuth, ns large as life, occupying tbe centre and top of the canvass, while Washington and Lafayette were crowded into subor- - -•*—-v . ,*> * _* *•••—# u Arden* can thoroughfare. I was in Broadway when a mob of foreign sympathizers gave Mr. Howard, of tho Irving House, tho alternative of either having his splendid hotel torn down or his tearing down himself the British ibur flying ftum tho rooH And the flag was lowered a°t their caprice. I heard th. Hungarian orator I boldly tell an assemblage of Americans that | they were mistaken in the language of Washington, that they misunderstood his sentiments, | or that they had misinterpreted his admonitions |in relation to his country’s interference in the 1 affairs of foreign nations, or that even if they | did understand the Father of his Country nright they were not bound longer to follow i bis counsels! And the assemblage, almost as one man, shouted assent.

Now, I do not wish to be considered as censuring Kossuth in all this : he did not place his own portrait above that of Washington; he did not organize the attack upon the 0 English flag, Rnd probably did not countenance it° lie found people ready to listen to and applaud his own views in relation to the sentiments entertained by our first Hnd greatest President. My object in alluding to the above fact has been simply to prove that my own countrymen were completely beside themselves at tire time were carried away by their enthusiasm—and i that they enacted a series of follies which sooner or later they will regret.

Kossuth has visited our country, not for the purpose of seeking the quiet and peaceful ay. lum originally offered him, but on amission having for its object the stirring qp our people or Government in aiding him to accomplish the liberation of Hungary. So far as we can learn, he goes self delegated ; for from the statements 1 jOf Hungarian officers here, and those too who ! fought longest and strongest for the freedom of . the Magyars, he has no authority for what he i is <loin g- He fearlessly, however, and in some

cases impudently, declares the object of his 1 visit to the United States, lectures us upon buri ilaws and precedents, puts anew construction 1 I u P°n what has ever been deemed tho true and) l natural policy of our Government in relation , to the intermeddling with the affairs of European nations, urges a change of this policy, j W'slies to entangle us in a war with two at least of the most powerful nations of the earth-i and, failing in all this, he still does not disdain jto pass round the hat for private contribu-

i A . J J" ivuic vvnirtouI lions. With the most consutnmate tact, and in a masterly style of oratory, he urges all his claims upon our country, the mere efforts of his extraordinary genifis seems to carry ! ? wa y our captive. The sentiments he j has uttered in New York, coming from a common man and in homely phrase, would not be listened to for a moment; coming from a wild

, “*** ,*5 itviu a wua political enthusiast, and clothed in language marvellous for its eloquent imagery, they are caught up as inspirations, and we are all to be !?d off on a crusade in comparison with which that of Peter the Hermit was well planned in every particular. I have thought and said from the first that Kossuth would not succeed u l. * hink an ' l sfl y 8 - The sober second

- souer second thought of mv countrymen has yet to pass jud*. ment upon the objects of his mission. Men ! or sense, not spell-bound by the oratory of the great Magyar, must see the folly as well as 1 the inconsistency of our attempting to interfere 1 in the affairs of ths European continent, more I especially while we are plainly telling the j European nations that they must not interfere! on the soil of America. It may flatter onr in-1 dividual self esteem,and tickle our pride as a! I ’ ,O . be told that the Emperors of Austria 1 j and Russia will quake with fear when we die- j

Itate to foem the cours* theyVtous* pursue.JwitM | subject! they may happen to think rebellious > I but k-ireality they would care as f t* OU W I threfis as the feredtfh o&atM Christina, on Delaware Week, did sons thtfj proclamations of the celebrated Dutch Cover-1 nor of New Amsterdam,preceded as it was by' a terrific twang from the trumpet of Antony Van Corlear. , . . What annoys many of the Americans on this side, while reading the accounts of the Kossuth ovations in New York, is the evidence I they see that selfishness and demagogism, of | one kind and another, have been at the bottom lof many of the demonstrations in his favor.--They can see, plainly enough, that he has been beset by political demagogues, hankering after □face, and hoping in some way to attain their ends by ho agin;* to the skirts of the Magyar leader. They can also soe that he has been crowded upon by hatters and hucksters of different callings, anxious to dispose of their merchandise, and who bethought thorn that it was a cheap and easy way to effect it by helping to swell the popular excitement. They can see, further, that hundreds havo elbowed their way to close proximity with Kossuth and his fellow Hungarians, perhaps with no other motives than to examine their whiskers, their mustachios, their rich velvet dresses, braid, lace, feathers, furbelows, and what not. That thousands and tens of thousands of honest, wellmeaning citizens have joined to give eclat to the Kossuth demonstrations in New York, purely

from respect for the man and admiration for the principles he advocates so eloquently and fervently, no one doubts; yet at the some time it is evident that designing men, mixing up politics, religion, abolitionism, and other matters entirely unconnected with his mission, have endeavored to make capital for themselves by pretending to join in doing him honor. Perfectly secure against the world in arms so long as wo attend exclusively to our own affairs’ and act on the defensive, but comparatively powerless should wo adopt an offensive or intermeddling policy, let us go on prosperous and happy. We can do greater injury to the despotisms of the Old World by continuing a course which is constantly adding to our strength and influence, than by changing our policy to one foreign to the spirit and genius of our institutions, and which might involve us in a series of difficulties from which we should find it impossible to extricate ourselves.

A Correction. A paragraph is going the round of the newspapers, stating that the answer to Gen. Lafayette to the a Idress which, as Speaker of the House of Representatives, I made to him upon the occasion of his last visit to this country, was prepared by ms, though pronounced by him. This is a mistake, which, in justice both to his memory and to myself, ought to be correcto 1. It was composed by himself, as the stile abundantly shows. On the morning of his reception by the House of Representatives, he breakfnsto 1 with me alone, and I stated or readyto him the address which I intended to make, to him on that day. The expression occurs in it, that he was in the midst of posterity; on rccktQg.jgjuch I rernjnrked to him that it would afford liiniNa finwiipportunity to pay us a handsome coraplimem, which he might do by saying: No, and that he found himself surrounded by the same patriotic men, attached to liberty, devoted to free institutions, and with all the high attributes which distinguished his Revolutionary compatriots. The General seemol pleased with the idea, adopted it, and incorporated it in his answer. This trivial incident could have been the only foundation of the paragraph. H. Clay. Washington, February 20.

nati Gazette some statements in relation to emigration from Indiana to Oregon. In the article in question, it was stated that the Rev. Charles Sturtivnnt was engaged in forming a colony for that territory to be composod principally of Presbyterians. The only Rev. Oheilcs Sturtivant Ut tiiß Stnte resides in New Albany, and we have been requested by him to say that there is no founilation for the statement in relation to him and a colony of Presbyterians.—[Louisville Journal.

Raimioad Extension.— Hon. 0. H. Smith, I resident of the Indianapolis Railroad Company ; H. L. Brown, of the Dayton and Wesfern Railroad Comany t E. B. Taylor, W. M. Wilson and J. H. Gehhart, of the Greenville an 1 Miami Railroad Company, are at the Woodruff House, in this city, for the purpose |°f making arrangements for the extension of , the Greenville and Miami Railroad track to a i junction of tho Indianapolis Road at the State lino, ton miles west of Greenville, which will complete the railroad connection between Cincinnati and Indianapolis. On this line passengers can be conveyed from Cincinnati to Indianapolis in nine hours. It now requires twentyfour hours to make the trip.— Cincinnati Commercial.

®@*The Commissioners of Hamilton conn- ! ‘y ejected A. W. Armstrong from his office of Auditor of that county, to which he was reelected last fall. The reasons set forth by the Commissioners for ousting their "Democratic” . brother from his official post, are, "his repeatc.l acts of bad faith'as a public officer "his abuse of confidence and power in using the public money, by way of over drawing his ac- | counts to the amount of some hundreds of dolj lars,” and “his general inattention to, and in , fact, his abandonment of the office, for weeks at a time.” Joseph B. Humphreys, the Deputy Auditor, was instructed to act aa Auditor until the 4th of March, when the Commissioners will fill the vacancy by appointment.

. Seduction Case—Arrest. —Yesterday mor- j ning, one J. B. Smith, of Dayton, Ohio, was' arrested by the police, from information received by telegraph the day previous, on the charge of seducing and running off with the voung daughter of a highly respected citizen of Dayton.

The father arrived hereon the mail boat Lady Ptke yesterday, and took charge of his recreant daughter, and returned home with her on the same boat. She is but 16 years of age and it appears that Smith grrived in this city with her a week ago, and that they put up at a tavern as man and wife. Smith is a married man, with a wife and two children, who are in Dayton. He is a tailor by trade— Louisville Courier .

Glertloaccriag la California. During a debate the other day in the House of Representatives Edward C. Marshall, one o! the California Congressmen, stated that he had paid more in gold dust towards the expenjscs of the campaign which secured to him his ; scat, than the amount he received from the sergcant-at-Anns for his mileage—some $5,000 and as one of the items, that he had to nav j 25 cents a piece tor drinks, and in the mown, tains as high as 50 cents, at which price he I frequently settled for eighty or a hundred at a smtrle "treat.” Under this state of the ease, frankly and boastfully admitted by the Hon. Mr. Marshall, who are hjs constituents? Does he in fact, represent the people of his District, or does he represent the tchisky that elected him?

| Gen. Sjftt wifi preset* aHßMCongressionalj banquet vi the The I ffollowinffllras amg thW , egt|jjr toasts: l [ The Amry of the United States —.May it cYer T (be actuated by the principles of him who was [ 'first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of ms countrymen.’ When this was drank, General Scott was vociferously called for, and rose to respond amidst shouts of those present. Gen. Scott said: He had ever been proud, as a soldier, to walk at an humble distance in the pathway of that most glorious man Who had led and fought in the army of the Revolution. In the war of 1812 and 1014, and more recently in the war with Mexico, and on all occasions the army has marched and fought with lively recollections of tho services of the father of his country. By the army he did not mean mesrly the regular troops, to which he more particularly belonged. He meant toembraee, Ulso, the gallant volunteers, who had shared in the common struggles and triumphs, and who had exhibited equal devotion and bravery on the battle fields, where all alike, volunteers and regulars, had shown themselves worthy of the American name and the American banner.

He believed he could truly say, that no officer or soldier of modern days—certainly, no Amerioan officer or soldier—ever presumed to think that he approached the incomparable Washington, but all were content to follow, at a distance, in the footsteps and endeavor to imitate the example of that mighty chieftain. If the merits of soldiers are to be judged by sacrifices, sufferings and triumphs, then the soldiers of the revolution would always stand pre-eminent. Was it wonderful, then, that this day—the day that gave birth to the foremost man of all that time —should be a great and sacred day in the estimation of all soldiers? He had never been at a millitary post on the 22d of February, when the occasion was not honored by appropriate ceremonies. He had participated in celebrating it in the principal capitals of Europe; and it fell to his lot, with the army under his command, to celebrate it In the capital of Mexico. After the general military observances of the day were over, more than half the officers met in his room, to commemorate the period on which, just one hundred and sixteeh years before,a man child had been born Into the woild whose name and whose deeds can never be forgotten. Throughout the delivery of his remarks, Ihe General was loudly applauded, and in conclusion gave the following toast, which was received with cheers: The memory of Washington —Do we ask for his monument? Behold his capital, and the thirty-one sovereign States which his capitnl represents.

Advice to tlic “Feverish." A gentleman of much intelligence, who has resided some three years in California, writes to a friend here giving a poor account of the prospect in that country for the crowds who are now rushing to it from every quarter of tile Union. Ho eys that the experiment of “quartz mining,” is as yet in doubt, and that if It should prove a failure, such a crash in business may be expected, and such distress and suffering produoed, as can hardly be imagined. The Steamer “Golden Gate” which had just arrived at the date of his letter, brought thirteen hundred passengers, and thousands were entering the country or on their way from every possible direction and by every practicable method of conveyance. He apprehends that much sickness will result from the over-crowded state of the vessels on their passage, and strongly advises those who will come, to wait till the rush is over, and till something more reliable is deno more chance in California than a bob-tailed pup in flv-rime and unless they desire to become food for sharpers, had better stay at home. r These are the admonitions of “one who knows,” and We trust, as such, they will have a salutary influence upon a’l who meditate tinfolly of trying their luck in El Dorado. Now at any rate is not a propitlm,, U,„ f„ r the step they feel disposed to hazard. “Wait a little longer.”— Dayton Gaz. Congressional.— l The bill making land warrants assignable, being on its engrossment for a third reading, was laid on the table in the House on the 27th, by a vote of 108 to 04.

c Washington, March 1. Senate. The personal controversy between Messrs. Clemens and Rhott, was conclu led today, and it was expected a duet would take place, but Mr. Rhett declared himself conscientiously opposed to duelling, having been a member of the church for 20 years: that he reared Ins God more than the opprobrium of man.

House. Mr. Fitch, of Indiana, offered the following resolution: Resolved , That we consider the Compromise Measures, and the Constitution of the United .States equally binding, and believe it to be the j intention of the people generally, as we hereby i declare it to be odious, in lividually, to abide by such Compromise, and to sustain the laws necessary to carry it out, including the provisions for delivery of fugitive slaves; and that we deprecate all legislation growing out of the provisions of said Compromise— and the questions connected with the institution of slavery as unnecessary, useless enj;dnngerous.

.v„ Mua.uttu^iuus. Mr. Moore asked fora suspension of the rules, which was objecte 1 to. A call of the House was had which resulted—yeas lit, nays <4; which, not being two thirds of the House, leave was not granted.

V UO IlUt Mr. Davis introduced a bill asking for the right of way and a grant of lands to Illinois and Indiana, for the construction of a Railroad i MmT 8 HaUt ® and S P ri afield—deferred. I Mr. Thompson presented a memorial from members of the Pennsylvania Legislature; also, the consent of the Bridee company that Congress should declare the Bridge a just roada ao a petition from Ohio county, that it be dedared a post road.

Adjourned till Wednesday. March 3.—Senate. —Petitions were presented for and against the renewal of Woodworth s patent for a planing machine; and against the renewal of McConnick’s patent for a reaping machine. *

Mr Walker presented a petition from Ohio m.lrfnlT 8 ’ P assa * e Os O low v P ub,,c ,an,ls free to actual settlers. Mr. Woods presented a petition asking for , C rVV hC Indiana r Bide of t>* Ohio river ,ire

Ki ™! H ®“ se consideration of the ° f T y and a d " a ‘ion of lands to Missoun for railroad purposes. loJ!lrA nnett madc * ?pecch in fav ™ of equal niost cliimom P ° S * gTab ?ameto w kich the most clamorous get an undue share. thrush obtained th ° #<* and moved tne previous question. drawn fo amP U l , Wishc,J the "*** *ithorawn, to enable him to answer grave charges l

I 35"W eV J“ qne *M? S Was ® ec °mled, and | Mr.HlemM move*to recommit the bill |vith i jfcruAms to #ort a substitute making FPPOliSnmWt of la A to all the States so purpose of public improvements, which wa. 1 rejected by yeaa 70, nays *O. the bill war then referred to the Coranrittea of the whole on the state of the Union. 6 The House went into Committee on the hill giving every citizen who is the h!sd of a fimi lv, a homestead of 160 acres of land, on con' dition that he occupy and cultivate it tl* bill wa debated rill .adjflnriiment. , March 6.—SErrATewsfifr. Wade presented resolution of the Ohio Legislature j„ r ® a ship canal at the Falls of Sault St. Maria Mr. Gwin presented petition from settlers and miners in California, in fator of a Nation, nl Rail Mpd fYoni the Atlantic to the Pacific Mr. CJfore presented k petition from 4,000 citizens trWJhio, in favor of a canal around ih„ Falls of the Ohio at Louisville. flotrsE.—Mr. Sibly Introduced a hill amendirtg acts establishing a Territorial Government in Oregon and Minnessota. Mr. Dedti moved for a feeonsideration of the vote yesterday, by which the bill granting land to Missouri was referred to the committee of the whole on the state of tho Union, which was agreed toby 100 yeas to 68 nays. Tho House then went into committee of the whole on the state of the Union.

HonrtmLS MunDEn.—A most diabolical murder was recently committed near Minersville, Pa., on Tuesday night last. It appears that a man named Cavenaugh became jealous of his wife. Having quarreled with her, he took one of tho children, a fine hoy about three years old, the fruit of her faithlessness as he charged, for the purpose of killing It. He forced Its feet into a blazing fire on the hearth —his wife remonstrating and using her best efforts to seize the hoy, he stabbed her several times, then placed the child’s head in the fire and burned it to death! On breaking open the door they discovered him perfectly naked, and the dead child in bed beside another living one, where he had placed it. He made no resistance when arrested.

A General Invitation.—Adowneast militia captain, on receiving a note from a lad), requesting the 'pleasure of his company,* understood it as a compliment to those under his comman 1 and marched the whole of them to the lady’s house! Utah.—Mr. Bamheisel, the delegate from Utah to Congress, contradicts the story that the Mormons have declared themselves independent of tho United Stales, and set up for themselves. Mr. Garber, editor of the Ma lison Courier, who was seriously wounded some time since in an affray with Hamilton Hibbs, of that place, has so far recovered as to be abte to resume his editorial lqborp.

Circumstances alter Cases.—There was some sense in the remark of a Scotchman who, in res ling the saying of Solomon, "Snow is beautiful in its season,” exclaimet: “Aye, nae doubt it was beautiful to thee, sitting with the vines and lasses o’ Jerusalem aside you; but had ye been a puir stone mason ye wad hae said nae sich a thing. The Archbishop of Paris refused to marry Gen. Caviagnac to Mad’lle Odier, because he would not consent to have the future children educate 1 in the Roman Cathlolc religion, the lady being a Protestant, whereupon the veteran wept to Holland to get married,. Death from Boitnowtso a Newspaper.— a<u.. U lespooMbiv citizen of NewburyNew Hampshire, came to his death lately by the instrumentality of a borrowed newspaper which he was carrying home, when the wind took it away, He chas*l it through the drifted snow Rnd died of fatigue soon after recovering it. * This is a solemn ttdnfbniiion to all who don’t ‘•lake the papursl” Fr the Pdllsnium. musinos, mhiitthe S M ,c uujkUing, S n J af , J, n . , e( *.

Seei hour gently fulls Ihe snow, W heeling IV it, „ iry height, Ueeking enrth mi l forest bough, Willi its Hikes of virgin while. Not a scene on earth so cheery nwn"r‘.‘* My *“ (1 no it be to tome no dreary,) As the snow-flake hi its ffight, Boyish visions flit around ms, As I wander back through |j m e, up the sports of childhood— Sports of merry winter-time. Sleils „and skates, and side-hill sliding*— Chase of Rabbit round tho hill, I red and captured—caught at last, Yonder—by tho distant mill. Weary, many-a-tiine, and of! Alino-t froten with tho aport, L* e , l "* buge round snow-bslloy a men, or snowy fort. °r, with skate., upon the aurfocu Os the pond, or glassy lake, 1-img excursions o’er it* boauin, Ort returning, w. would take. Or, when home returned, would gather Round the hearth—at eventide, Aud with song, or tale enraptur'd, Oause the hours to swiftly glide. Mirth, and glee, and gladness—all, kill and onr cups with joy., so high, That when now, / think of them. They are Mo t of withasigA; But, our bo visit sports toon leave ns. And a few years!—how they tell—ree *soe quit our tkotn and atedgra. ror, some pretty little Bette. And, instead of hill-sides alophig, —> Or, the icy surface wide, , Wherein, wa may gaily ride. Drawn too proud to own that wu Oner were but a tiny ekilJ, Sporting on a mother's knee— Laughing, when a parent smiled. Th .?,v l wh '‘ B youth departs n When ths bo y becomes a moo, lie despises sports of childhood, Just, methiaksphecaare he can.

PI If LIP. P° *r ia,t - 8- T. Gilles, Ann P Mo. f *\S f COOB, r. t® Mi- Mast ass Molatt, of >Vsyne county, Indf Match*., or tho pure and trndefiled, such aa will tnd the ten in tho darkest hoar, are said to be mode in heaven; and may that Wire ProrMeuce who “Kukod these fond hearts ia one hesronty tfu,’' watch over them, and guide their footsteps through alt the various irtsls of life. Gsfce, is manafactared from ingrodtests, here on earth and may that maid, whore delicate hands work the dough, and meaaurre out ouch portion of the ‘fixina’ calculated to make it just right, watch over it iutho moat osreulial hour (while baking) and reu that ri gsta sosU done. On Wedneaday, tho 4th mot., by Elder lames . Austin, of Jackaonsborg, ImJisi*., Mr. W.SI.ST fcujs. of Clio tea co., Ohio, to Mire Csmionx Kxrcss. of this coaaty.

GIBSON HOUSE, Walmt street, ketwteen Fwssrtlt dfc Ciftflh CINCINNATI, OHIO. O- H. OEFTROT, PwpriStflt. March 10, lt<s2. i2_!f