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INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.

Upon the subject of internal Improvements there
is a marked modification already pefcepuble, both
in the tone and action of the gQat Democratic
party from Maine TO the Rio Gran6e. If no other
benefit were TO result from the defeat of the party
in the late Presidential election, this consideration
alone would compensate the country, II gives an
impetus to the prosperity Of many States, aifordlng
abundant cause for congratulaton that change IN
our rulers has been effected. We do not attribute
this change in the tone and action of the Demo-
cracy to an abandonment of their principles, for we
will do them the Justice 10 state our convection that
they have been in favor Of internal Improvements
all the time, while, for political effect, and because
of party restraints, they have gone against the
principle, and denounced it a vile Federal mea-
In July, 1896, there was a railroad convention ~
this CITY, at which there $50 delegates, repre-
senting nine States This was a most imposing
assembly, composed of men Of all parties, who met
here consider the propriety Of constructing the
Louisville Cincinnati, and Charleston Railroad
a grand and interesting scheme, which ultimately
failed because Of me opposition Of ANDREW JACK
SON, who made he'tour Of Virginia, North Carolina,
and Tennessee, denOuncing the convention and the
scheme as a Federal measure, and declaring 10 the
leaders of his party, and all who hocked around
him, that railroad would rum any country through
which IT might chance to pass This was enough
the scheme was abandoned at once by those who
had gone into II with hearty good will and the
impro, ement, commencing at Charleston, came out
70 Columbia, and there ended We recollect the
matter WELL for we were one Of the four delegates
who represented the county Of Carter IN this memo
rable convention
Necessity has compelled many Of the most ultra
Locofocos TO abandon the ant-iEterna improve
ment article Of their political creed, forced upon
them by Jackson, in 1896, and acted out by Polk
SIN lS47, in his veto Of the river and haroor BILL in
which he denied aH poie6r to the General Govern
ment to make appropriations for such Objects
knoruiiie Tenn Wing
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TIL f OFFICES.
DISTRIBUTION AND EQUALIZATION OF
PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTS.

Any one, not possessed by the demon
of ultra artizanship, who will calmly read
and weigh the publications made by Gen
eral Taylor and his friends-the two ALI
son letters, the authorized statement of
Judge Saunders, in behalf of the Louisi-
ana Delegation, to the Philadelphia Ma
tional Wing Convention, and the letter OF
General Taylor to the Independent Taylor
party of Maryland, taking upon himself
the responsibility of what was then and
there said for him, which formed the basis
upon which the Administration party was
organised-will not be ab a loss to put a
proper value upon the ruthless and indie
cent assaults which have been made upon
the President and his Cabinet on account
of the removals which have taken place
since the 4th of March. A single sentence
has been taken from one of these docu-
ments, and, after being amended and in
terpolated TO suit hostile commentators,
has been construed to mean that General
Taylor had bound himself down by pledges
to leave every Locofoco officeholder UNI
touched until he was arragned, tried, and
convicted by jury Of some misfeasance
or malfeasance in office. The opposition
of the Wing party TO the introduction of
the "Spoils System" into the administra-
tive policy of the General Government,
has also been invoked in aid of construc-
ton which would create a perpetual mo-
nopoy of all public trusts in the hands of
those who deny the right of vanquished
party to be participants in the honors and
emoluments of public employment.
1t is contended that General Taylor and
the whole Republican party is pledged to
"proscribe prescriptions" and from this is
deduced an unlimited tenure of office for
all and singular the spoils-men who
have been thrust into the places of pro.
scrlbed Wings Let US now examine into
the pretenslon here set up; and in doing
so We are willing to admit, for argument
sake, that the party in power is committed
against Indlscnminate prescription. We
make no pretence Of representing the Gov
eminent in this matter; we propose mere
ly to see where the construction of the OBJ
position would lead.
The Democratic party has, for many
years, adopted and acted upon the pro-
scriPtive policy. The organ Of that party
in this city has, time and again, laid down
the doctrine as party one. In its recent
numbers, il has interspersed its lamenta-
tons with reiterations Of principle which
might have dried up its tears, had it really
felt that the Administration had been CON
verted to, and had adopted in practice, the
I dearest article of the Democratic creed.
4 The following passage from leader in the
Union Of Sunday last, is in the type Of
many others
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inculcate the idea that they are both one,
and that they are as nearly correlative
terms as STAKEHOLDER and Southerner.
Hence it is that the Northern WHIGs in
the Administration are assailed on the
ground that they are Abolitionists, because
they are from the North Mr.. COLA
MER is denounced as an Abolitionist, and
the proof is that he comes from the North.
Mr.. EWING is denounced as an Abolition
list, on the proof that he is the citizen
of free State. Now all this denuncia-
ton is bad in every aspect. 1t is bad, be-
cause it is false. 1t is bad, because it is
calculated to foment ill blood on sectional
grounds.
But the object of employing these terms
istransparent. Congressional elections are
soon to be held ia Maryland, North Caro-
lima, Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Missis-
sippi, Tennesses, and Kentucky The
outcry of the Union, therefore, is raised to
create division, and withdraw attention
from the recent developments in Wiscon-
sin, Connecticut, and Vermont. In those
States the Democratic and Free Soil par
ties-the CAss and VAN buren, men, in
other words-have united in opposition to
General TAYLOR, and by that alliance pro-
pose to break down his Administration.
Of the character of this alliance we will
speak hereafter, The fact is sufficient for
our present purpose. What their Interior
arrangements may be-what they propose
to do, after uniting to place General TAY-
LoR in a minority in Congress-does not
appear. 1t is enough that they have
formed coalition to oppose the Admins
tration of General TAYLOR. Now, the
effect of this coalition is obvious. Being
factious and sectional, it will animate the
friends of General TAYLOR to renewed ex-
ertion. In Vermont the Democracy have
grounded their arms, and marched into the
Free Soil camp. They have rushed into
the embrace of Abolition Van Burenism.
Even Northern Locofocoism is shocked
at this monstrous alliance. The Burling-
ton Sentinel, one of the leading Demo
cratic papers in Vermont, complains bitterly
that the new coalition has swallowed up
the Democratic organization, creed and
candidates-and the cement of the incon-
gruous mass is opposition to General TAY-
LoR, for the reason that he is what the
Union calls a g Southern Stakeholder
This movement, therefore, will not only
arouse the friends of General TAYLOR, but
will make him new friends among the re-
fecting and patriotic of the Democratic
party, in all quarters ; more especially in
those States where the Congressional cleo
tons are so soon to be holden.
What good citizen in Maryland, North
Carolina, Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Mis-
sissippi, Tennessee, or Kentucky, will
lend has vote to encourage,an opposition to
General TAYLOR, based upon a coalition
which may be justly described as a con-
spiracy against the peace and happiness of
the UMoNl
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eS General Taylor nevr reads til,
Union. see it stated in some of the
Wing papers that General Taylor never
reads the Union. We are surprised tc
learn, this. We supposed he was brave
man, and dared face anything. Union.
A little reflection would convince oul
contemporary that there is nothing in the
fact above stated which should cause sur.
prise, OF shake its confidence in the hero
ism of the President, moral or physical.
The venerable Macon once observed that
ne never read newspaper which habit
ually traduced him, ''for," said he, "it
would be like taking spiteful little fellow
who is not tall enough to reach, and hold
ing him up till he could spit in my face. y
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ORTHOGRAPHY

We have not been unobservant altogether of the
wars and revolutions that have been going on OF
late in the field of photography. In the various
changes of the day one may find himself at his
wits ends with better instruction in this matter
than he has derived from his well-thumbed SPELL
ing books. TWAS thoughtful, therefore, in Messrs.
WILKINS, CARTER Co., of Boston, to forward
US, through the agency of the adams Express
which will accept our thanks for the transmission
ofit-acopy of Wmcesters Universal and Critical Die
tionay, so strongly bound to Withstand consider
able bad usage, and distinctly ettered with the
title of The Republic as to diminish materially the
danger Of its abstraction from our long table.
1t is beautiful as well as a substantial volume,
and is accompanied with body of authorities so
strong in weight and number, that one would al
most prefer to spell badly in their company than to
spell correctly with any one else. We have
Sparks, Charming, Stewart, Longfelow, Potter,
Judge Mclean, and a score Of gentlemen Of equal
literary distinction, bearing testimony to the value Of
this work-which contains q 900 more words than
Todd's Johnsons Dictionary, and is said to be the
most copious and accurate vocabulary Of the Eng
lish language that has yet appeared. GARRrcK
said Of DIR. Johnson, in alusion to his sole labors
in comparison with those of the forty colaborators
of the Dictionary ofthe Academy, that che had beat
forty French, and would beat forty more" II
what his critics say of him be true, WoRcrsrrR
has beaten the whole field, and, until we are.better
taught, we shall continue to take our spelling les
sons of Worcester.
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The railroad which connects Easton. Pennsvlvs-
MIA, with Elizabethtown, New Jersey, and with the
New Brunswick and Jersey City railroad, it is be-
lieved will be completed this year. From Eliza
BEETHOVEN the communication will be made by
steamboats,, and it is stated that the Improvement
brings the coal fields of the SchuylkiI, Lehigh,
Beaver Meadow and Lackawans, within distance
of not more than l25 miles of the New York mar
kef
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The TEXAS FRoNTIER.-The New Orleans Plea
yune, of the 9Th instant, contains letter from Mr.
Kendall, dated Paris April 4, which was written
some time before he could possibly have heard of
the recent incursons Of the Indians upon the set
Elements Of the Rio Grande. Mr.. Kendall has
made long sojourns amongst the Indians of the
Plains, during which he acquired such know
ledge Of their character and habits as TO enable him
to predict the disasters which have occurred. His
letter will be found in paper of to-day, and is
interesting at this time, less from its oracular pre-.
tensions than on account Of the suggestions il con-
tains to the description Of force best qualified for
offensive or defensive operations against the fero-
cious tribes which periodically lay waste the from
tiers Of Texas, assault the towns Of New Mexico,
and penetrate to the thicky inhabited districts of
chihuahua and New Leon
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NAVAL.

The Norfolk Beacon of the 10Th inst. snvs from
letter received by gentleman of this city, from
an officer on board, we learn that the u s. frgate
Constitution, Capt Gwinn, was at Leghorn, 5th
May, all well.
The u. s. steamer Mississippi got under way
at III O'Clock, a. m, on Thursday last, and was
at sea at o'clock p. M. making the run from Nor
folk to sea in 81 hours. All well on board when
the Pilot left
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STEAM MACHINERY.

From the numerous accidents which occur in our
steamboats,, and more particularly perhaps from
those which have occurred in our ocean steamers
from the breaking of machinery, an impression
prevails unfavorable to American engine builders
compared with those Of Great Britain. We
should suppose that misapprehension exists in
this country in regard to the uniform efficiency OF
British steamers, which the following extracts from
a single number Of the Steam Navigation Gazette
may serve to some extent to correct:
"Undire is ordered netD boilers.-'Tis but a month
or two since the vessel was neic-then was cast of
then was fitted up for purchase by the Admiralty
then was reftted-then was re-tubed-then was
embeished-then was re-funnelled-then was re-
hreboxed-then was-Heaven only knows what
else besides;-and now she is 10 have new boilers
Oh! John Bull, and thy whistle"
OBERos, steam-packet, Lieutenant Commander
Gardner, Tor Marseilles, which left Malta with the
India Mail on the 25th ult,, returned on the 9th
in the morning, with one Of her boilers bursted
BLACK EAGLE steam-vessel, Master Commander
D. b. Cook, has had her funnel taken out, and she
now remains in the inner basin, under the factory
crane, to have her requisite repairs effected.
FIRE BRAND, steam vessel, is in the East Dock,
and II will take time to effect the extensive re-
pairs she is now undergoing.
SAMPSON, steam-vessel, is in dock TO have her
defects made good.
VEsUvrus, steam-vesse, is in King William Nv.
dock having considerable repairs to be effected be-
fore she will be again ready for sea.
JANUS, steam-vessel, now fitted with the engine
formerly in the Sydenham steam-vesseI, is ready
to be taken out of the basin, and when found per-
feet, on trial, IS expected to be commissioned for
service on the Mediterranean station.
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physician Of Boston states that he has had ten
cases of poisoning during a single week. from the
use Of copper or bell-metal utensils in cookery.
When the tin coating begins to wear off, the uensil
is converted into a vehicle Of noison
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A lot of copper, in pigs has been sent to Mil
waukie for shipment from Mineral Point, where
the ore wes dug and smelted. The Milwaukee Sem
tine says that the copper is of rich quality, and
that Wisconsin will yet beat California with all it's
mines Of gold and precious stones.
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BURIAL or MAJ. GIN. EDMUND P. GAMrs-The
remains Of General Gaines were inferred in Mobile
on the 9TH inst The Mayor of that city issued
the following proclamation, inviting the citizens,
and all public officers and strangers, to assist in
rendering the last sad testimonial of respect to the
venerable and distinguished dead
MAroR's 0rrIcE, Mobile, June 6, ls49
The remains Of the late Major General Edmund
z. Gaines being expected to arrive at New Orleans
tomorrow morning for interment in this city. the
corporate authorities have made such arrangements
for the funeral services were deemed due to the
exalted station, the eminent public services, and the
private virtues Of the deceased soldier and patriot
and agreeably TO instructions from the Boards of
Aldermen and Common Council, hereby cordially
invite the officers Of the Army, Navy, and Reve-
nue. service Of the United States at or near this sta
ton; the Foreign Coisuls resident here; the incor-
porated and other societies Of this city; the Judges
of the several Courts, and the citizens generally,
TO unite in the solemnities Of the occasion. And
further request that all our citizens abstain from
their ordinary occupations during the ceremonies.
G. G. LAsepos, Mayor.
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LEWIS KoSsUTH.

LIZ w 10 hOSoU II.
Who is Lewis Kossuth, the Regent of Hungary,
and her master spirit IN these grave days of his
country
kossuth was born in 1906; his father, Of old
Hungarian nobility, (for what Hungarian is not ,
was very poor, and supported himself clerk to
some feilow-nobleman.
Lewis went to the University Of Pesth, TO study
law IN his sixteenth year, where his great talents
and equally great poverty procured HIM patrons,
who fed and clothed him. We first hear OF him in
public, when he at once distinguished himself in
the opposition as writer against Austria. In 1885
he was arrested IN 1910 he founded a paper in
1874 he established the general League Of De-
fence :" IN ls47 he elected member fthe Diet
IN lS4s he placed himself al the head Of the anti
Austrian movement, became Minister, and is now
virtual Regent Of Hungary showing equal military,
political, and revolutionary sagacty kossuth Is
consummate master of the sword and pen. II
the question be 10 il his hearers with enthusiasm,
and to rouse his fellow Hunganans, be can be pas
slonate poetic, pompOus, the occasion may
require; while there IS perhaps no terser writer and
eloquent reasoner when facts, numbers and status
ties form the substance lie possesses thorough
knowledge OF the philosophical aud positive law,
and rs master of an extensive encyclopaedia
knowledge. His organ Of speech IS strong and very
sonorous. His mastery of the languages is won
dcriUl. lie addresses with equal effect the Magyar
w Hungarian lt 'front.' ~ t>ldNot, INC NGiUid
German and lately when il was Necessary TO fire
the clergy for the Hungarian cause, he addressed
the Synod Of the Catholic priests IN Latin, IN such
a manner that they were filed with patriotic ardor
HIS wife was described by that cxecuuoner Prince
WndIshgraiz, ia an order 10 the police 10 catch
her. among other things, thus " She Is an elegant
woman, oi a high degree Of cultlvaton-speaklne
French, English. German, ScIaEonlan, and Wal
lachlan, as hucndy as Hungarian"
kossulh has travelled ~ Germany, England
and France. He is tail, handsome, and Of Impos-
( lng appearance. his head is Of an oriental cast.
The greatest day Of kossuth's life was, perhaps
when IN an inspired speech lac demanded Of III,
( Hungarian Dict 100000 men and AZ, 100000 gull
4 dcrs, and the whole Assembly rose and exclaimed
- We give themm
I When be was Informed that Russia was going
to assist the Austrlans, he quietly replied "Ihon
march all Poland against Russia
Lewis kossuth seems 90 bc the model Of a states
man ~ d national revolution of a modern vast coun
try. The difficulties which he mas 20 overcome ar,
immense. for never before had patriot to unite
~ period Of revolution, such dlscordant element
as the Magyar, German, Sc,dyonfc populations u
Hungary are; yet his master mlnd and high sou
DO MOI only seem 10 rule, but TO rouse, impel, ant
INSPIRE them al for the same great end. L.
Col. Henry a. Livingston, Of Pougbkeepse
n. T., died suddenly in that city, on Monday
morning last, IN an dpoplecuc st. He was formerly
a Representative in The Assembly from Duchess
county
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MAYORS OyrrcE. Mobile

The honorable AUGUSTUS PORTER, late United
States Senator from Michigan, died at Niagara
Falls on the 10th instant
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The Michigan Southern railroad has recently
changed hands, and arrangements are in progress
to carry it Immediately west to Chicago.
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We copy from the Telegraph, Of Columbia, S. c.,
an interesting sketch, which, from the initial attach
ed to it, we presume to be from the pen of DIR.
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Col. Henry a. Livingston, Of Pougbkeepsie,
n. T., died suddenly in that city, on Monday
morning last IN an dpoplecuc st. He was formerly
q Representative IN the Assembly from Duchess
county
Lower Sandusky freeman. (Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]) 1849-1849, 1849-03-10
THE MESSAGE.

We are this week enabled to present our read
ers with the Inaugural Address of President Tay-
lor. The Address was delivered in the presence Of
both houses of Congress, and thousands of Amer
lean citizens in front of the Capitol 1t contains
sentiments which could only emnate from a good
man. and true statesman; and for the beauty OF
its language, it is unsurpassed by any document Of
similar kind ever presented to the American peo-
pie
1t will be seen that Taylor procaims himself in
favor of all the great measures of the Wing party
says that it shall be his study to recommend such
constitutional measures to Congress s"as may be
necessary, and proper to secure encouragement and
protection to the great interests of agriculture and
manufacturers; to improve our rivers and harborsi
to provide for the extinguishment of the national
debt; to enforce strict accountability on the part
of all officers of the government, and the utmost
economy in all public expenses'-thus completely
refuting the charges of the Democratic papers, that
he was not in favor of any of the Whig measures,
Take the message all in all, it is one of the most
admirable documents we have ever seen, and its
shortness and the plain and understanding manner
in which it is written, will commend it to the good
sense of every intelligent reader