Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-08-23
THE RESULT IN ALABAMA.

THE RESULT IN ALABAMA.
The result of the canvass brought to close by
the late election in the State OF Alabama Is bril-
liant triumph for the friends of the Union, and must
fill with oadness the hearts of all who believe, with
that no such disaster has for centuries befalen
the race of Man, as would be the success Of those
misguided zealots, who whether in the South or in
the North, have dared to imagine the rupture, by
force, OF the bands which hold these States toge-
ther under one Government.
Great credit is due to those citizens of Alabama,
who, disdainng all subordinate considerations, uni
ted their exertons to difuse among the People such
knowledge as enabled them to find and follow the
path which leads to safety for the present, security
for the future, and unchecked growth and pros
perity. Had they failed in this, and allowed the
adversaries of The Union to triumph in this contest,
we do not certainly know what would have follow
ed, but the greatest conceivable evils might have
been apprehended for the whole South. a
Among those who entered, heart and soul, into
the canvass, though not candidate for any office
before the People.was the Hon. H. W. HLL1ARD, one
of the Members of the last Congress. We have
before us, in the Montgomery Journal of August 4,
an account Of q meeting held for public debate in
that neighborhood, at which Mr.. H. distinguished
himself from which we cannot refrain from quot
ing the following paragraphs, to show the spirit
which prevailed in this contest:
"Ths barbecue Saturday. given to MI. HILLrAnD,
largely attended and exceeny managed, and nothing Of
unpleasant occurred the apparent satisfaction
of all present discussion arranged between Mr. HIL
and Mr. YAScET as at previous appointments Of Mr.
HILLIARD, and animated debate Of FIVE hours ensued,
covering the whole ground and all the topics involved in the
canvass. q i 'p.s t#G r "a
not necessary at this late stage of the contest to re-
view the argument the subjects under discussion fam
liar TO all. The debate, may be supposed from the epu
aton Of the speakers, intensely interesting and exciting
No could have better defended bad than did Mr.
YAScEY Every point Of supposed advantage Of which the
subject susceptible ably made by him. He seemed
hampered, howeverthe banner of secession
himhis heart did not in itand he found himself in
position which he recently deprecatedthat of tolerang
pediency and milder remedies. His is changed from
that ultrasm which he boldly urged before the
ment of the canvass and, Mr. HILLIARD said he has
made him very fair Union man, times CO. In that
spect Mr. HILLIARD claims him the captive of his bow
and spear.
"Mr. HIII1ARD was in fine spirits, evidently feeling like
his was McGregor. He returns exulng, triumphant
and full Of confidence from the contest Not feather has
been struck from his crest and without mark of stroke of
lance helm shield The banner which was entrusted
to his hands he brings back BEFORE brilliant with the
lusre Of victory results this day will show. His nspt
ing eloquence awoke the confidence and enthusiasm of his
friends and the friends Of the cause, who responded with
rapturous cheers.
As said BEFORE the debate one Of great interest,"
holding the attention Of the audience for five hours
1t struggle Of gans-both were worthy champions and
the cannonade Of heavy paxhans ntepeed with running
FIRE of grape canister, was from first to last fast and f
rious Every thing was however, in the best feeling be-
ween the gentlemen pleasant to observe this spirit
and hail it evidence that the acEmony of party spirit
which sometimes in heated contests extends social life and
mars the harmony Of friends, will be alayed.
cat night according previous arrangement the Union
gathered in immense force the stands erected in front
the Exchange Hotel, and we're addressed in eloquent
speeches by Messrs Moss jackson, Watts ssfold Craw
ford Clanton and Afford the latter of whom kept the crowd
In excellent humor by his pquant and nmable anecdotes
"We have witnessed at times enthusiasm among the
boys but never saw, in this city, large night
ing such excited state Of feeling M seemed to be ac-
tated ,oiM determination TO sho,o that ouc of
glorious Union and rspubkcan institutions is seni
~ too sacred and deeply seated the hearts Of the
to be e6aced BY light and transient The street
brilliantly illuminated by bon6res and fireworks, and the
semblage enivened by band Of music engaged for the
purpose, who responded in patriotic airs to the eloquent and
patriotic accents Of the speakers
At the close Of the speaking the stars and stripes
called for and magnificent flag thrown out the ire
presbe enthusiasm Of the assemblage burst out in excited
and prolonged cheers and grasped by hundreds of will
ling hands and borne with music and shouts through the
streets In passing the residence of Mr. HILLIARD he
called oui He responded in eloquent and appropriate
marks and hailed that flag, the sight Of which in foreign
lands had proudly reminded him of the glory and power
his united country Other places visited, and other
speeches made, too numerous mention. The fun grew
fast and furious and band of the jealous and determined
resolved to place that Flag the dome the unfinished Cap
itol How the difficult feat was accomplished we know not
hut it was there by the dawns early light proudly floating
so'er the home Of the free,' go.
measure that may be followed by highly in
terestng and important results to the medical pro-
fession, and to society in general has just been at
tempted by the French Government 1t is the in
PRODUCTION, with view TO naturalization and exten-
cultivation, into the French possessions of Africa
of the quinquina (Cinchona Cordifolia) from Peru.
This inestimable tree is daily becoming more and
more rare. Its reproduction bears no comparison
with the unintelgent destruction which is practsed
with regard 10 il. Unless successful efforts are