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Borea.


No class of the community has better oppor-
tunities of comparing and classifying the differ
ent species Of this genus, than editors The
following attempt at partial analysis, by the
editor Of the Boston Post, is doubtless the re-
suit of extensive observation:
A very vexatious and affective class of people
are bores. The trouble is, there is no lodging
em. One may protect his house against bur
glars, his purse against pick-pockets, his ship
against fire or the fury of the waves but how
shall man protect himself against bores Their
kinds are various; but they are all intolerable
alike-except only the ill-natured bore, whom
you are all allowed to dismiss without ceremony.
lie puts you out of temper, and you put him
out of-doors. The author of the Fable for
Critics" has attempted to classify them. He
says:
" | divide bores myself in the manner of rifles
Into smooth bores and scre,o-bores, regardless Of
trifes.''
The former class is certainly much the worst
Your good-natured, pod-auger bore, is tedious
and excruciating beyond all human endurance
You tell him you are "busy-territv busv," and
ne excuses" you-but he don't go! "You are
sorry to neglect him"-and he takes this hint
kindly-but don't take his leave You assure
him that "any other time you shall be quite
happy" &c.-but he wants to make you happy
now! You leave your Office five minutes on
pretence of business abroad-and he awaits
your return If his cap were percussion, you
might strike him over the head, and he wouldn't
60 off.
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Louisiana.

The Caddo (La) Gazette, thus calmly but
forcibly expresses its dissent to the opinions of
one of the senators from that State:
GEN. DowNs-To the opinion of Senator
Downs, that the South has no cause of complaint
against the North, springing from the operation
of the Fugitive slave bill, we must respectfully
urge our dissent. Every indication with reference
to this measure in the free States, if not Of OPEN
fanatical hostility to its enforcement, has yet
pointed to the entire absence of approval Of its
provisions by any class of men. Wherever
there is not raised the cry of repeal-avowed
promulgated, espoused---there still prevails a
hope--a sentiment, in favor Of such a consum-
nation. The moderate men, as they are called
pallaie the indifference, with which they regard
the shameful scenes, the disgraceful mobs and
threatenngs, which have attended every at
tempted recovery of fugitive at the North, by
assertions of fanaticism among the Abolition
lists which cannot be restrained. They stand
idly by, while the law is being resisted and its
officers erpowered-innctive, careless specta-
tors of the hagitious outrage or preachers, not
ofte duties Of allegiance to the laws ofproporty,
but of the injury such proceedings are likely to
do to the cause of REPEAL!
Besides, agitation never was more rife upon
the slavery question, notwithstanding the cry of
pence" than at present in the Northern States.
The Free-soiIers and Aholitionists are every
where actively and sleeplessly laboring In the
vindication of their nefarious doctrines. With
Seward as their acknowledged leader, they have
succeeded In securing to themselves the whole
official influence and power of the State of New
York and at this moment are they exercising
the most relentless prescription towards the
friends and partisans of President Fillmore, in
every instance of State patronage. As for Yer
mont and Massachusetts, they are welded TO
grophilism--married to the incendiarism and
deviIish policy of the Abolitonists while the
recently elected governor of Ohio prudently re-.
comnends obedience to the federal enactment,
but yet declares his desire for its repeal, the law
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I3s The CUBAN EXPEDITION, about which so
much speculation has recently been revived in
the Northern papers, on the faith of the rumors
IRON Georgia, seems to have ended in smoke.
III appears from statement in the Savannah
Ne'os, that the new movement in that State was
accustomed by rumor which had reached the
upper districts of Georgia. that the revolt of the
Cubans had already taken place and the men
comprising the company, among whom are some
of the first spirits of the Cherokee region, hast
ened to Savannah to tender their services to
Gen. Gonzales, who is at present resident of
that city. The Neos says
Sixty-three Of the party came down ms far M
the Twenty Mile Station on the Central Rail-
road, on Saturday, from which point they com
municated with this city; and learning that their
movement was premature, and also that they
had mistaken the rendezvous, they returned to
their homes TO await the proper time, when they
will again seek an opportunity to give their aid
% Cubs. A friend who visited them informs us
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bsdna sAnntrAsy 70 the sCirik* forsoeth. or II
Frse-aoA constituency. II New HampahiEs thsy
would fam re.est.bllah the Old party issues ana
demarkaAion lines Democratic convention
nominates candidate for govsrpar, and Ia I
few dxys their nominee has left his party, and IL
found counting favor in tbs ranks Of the Aboli-
tionists. II 10 true we hear Of enthusiastic
Union meetings. and Of enthusiastic Union reso-
lutions passed by these meetings, in the large
commercial cities. Even Boston mustered one
Boston, the very hot-bed Of notification, re-
sistance, and "higher law" can't got up Union
meeting, and passed strong, eloquent, and patri-
cite resolutions But what does 1t all amount
to practically? To occurrences like those OF
the other day, which disgrace the modern Athens
to level with the den Of thieves and Of out
laws
And this is The cessation of agitation, to which
the honorable senator refers in his speech--a
cessation, Of which one must be a supreme OPP
timst to be able to discover the minutest cxis-
tence Indeed, one must be brought to that
State Of intense satisfaction, "passer SON temps
a Sc frOiier les MAINS" to utter such an opinion
upon subject in which the intereats Of his con-
stituency are so deeply involved. The people
of Louisiana, bound to the Union. ss they are,
by every stronger tie of their hearts, and far as
they would go-further perhaps, than any other
Southern State--for the maintenance and pre-
servation Of its integrity still look with jealous
and scrutinizing anxiety upon the indications at
the North, of further aggression and outrage
upon Southern rights-stil fear period, when
abolition encroachment may compel them too,
to fling to the breeze the banner Of disunion, as
the last terrible resort against fanaticism and
tyranny. Ia representing this Union feeling Of
Louisiana in the halls of our national legislature,
Gen. Downs has won no unenviable distinction
abroad, while he has endeared himself yet moro
deeply in the affections Of his constituents. But
let him beware, lest his discrimination fail him,
and he be led into misrepresentation and error
in his earnest hope for the success of the prn-
ciples of the compromise. In his high position,
none deceive themselves or those whom they re-
present, with impunity.
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- tssk sSsssIr1s1 Y; 1I0s,;s2 q =. !.
bssuty a ~ aIgkl Sete13sSc1S 4 49, ,i -.
TO tusn ny atsps' hon1wxsi, AL trei3sd ~
towards tie city. my tAousais rerurred e~rin e
my Virgil, and biz eepsl>hse lyior - - ~
hillside, IN the moonlight sWhstsie' ri ~
myssIE lies that fascinating power 81 no2fa1rl
genius, thst Ca thus sAasm ~ wosll fir~1.s I
Whas - H-that 3snissf Il l. Haht Hum
heaven light. like thts moonlight ~ nov ~
holding, rich and mellow, and mingled with pic-
taresqas shadows, and awaksning tender ms.no-
ries and feelings: while prose-trutb /. Ike Tia
common and garniah light OF day. slsarer. rer-
haPs, and moro practically useful. but Nj =.
fascinating. Beet b. the mani ala a.csh.
that first invented sleep sblsat rather. s.y q,
ne that frat composed poem
Continuing my walk. at length emarc>A
from among the trees into the open moon.in
streets. Passing through several soua,ss ~
arched passages, found myself in front Of ia
kings palace. And there thought /. lives ths
faithless monarch, who lately gave up biz peocis
to Piunder and murder BY tho hands of tie Ia.
zaroni. On! how much longer shsll The world
DO at the mercy of tyranta How much longer
shall one man DO suffered to sport with the han.
piness, the liberties, and lives Of millions
Wonderful the power Of custom! Wonderful
Is it. what men will endure, when they have
been used to endurance! Wonderful, the i,,f'u-
ence OF an idea, however fallacious, over the
minds Of men, provided only that their fathers
and fathers fathers have held the samer
Passing by the guards that were lounetnQ
about the Palace-doors, continued my walk;
ana making my way through the streets, filled
with picturesque groups Of people standing
about here and there in the MOONLIGHT re.cha3
at last my hotel. Ascending to NV room. and
throwing open the shutters, I steoped forth mon
the balcony to take last look at the BRIGHT kea.
vens and earth, before retiring to rest The
hotel fronted on the bay and from the elevated
place where stood, the view over the water
was extensive and beautiful The clouds had
now quite passed off; the whole heaven waa
clear; and the full moon looked down in ali her
brightness on sea and land, pouring food OF
light on the streets, the ships, the wide waters
Over on the left stood Vesuyius. in silent mai.
esty,s with the fire resting on his head: and
though no sound was heard, once In \ wb;ia
there was an outburst of fiery light and sparks:
and then all WAS dark again, save tho nernetnal
still red Of the burning lava, near the ton. Lonr
gazed and meditated on the scene, not Know
ing when should behold it again--probablv
never. But at length the increased stiffness ~
the advancing night limited that it was time for
me too to retire to rest, and leave the moon to
her lonely course through the heavens. Enter
ing, and slowly and reluctantly closing the shut
tcrs-openlng them again once or twice to take
another look lay down, at last, to dream per-
chance OF virgi!s and scpulchres, and burning
mountains, and bright moons, and Lorenzo and
Jessica, ard my home beyond the blue waves Of
Inc Atlantic O.P.
sCinrnn.t,
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The Duration assigned to tho Egyptians
would mako them the only civilized people Of
the world for several thousand years--for there
are no vestiges Of any other racs, Of any such
antiquity MS is assigned TO them. We're there
no other nations, or wsro all other people bar.
barians! Ii Egypt was civilized and therefore
powerful for several centuries, why did she not
COLOMBO and conquer, and scatter her monuments
and pyramids at least all round the Meditera-
mean! Mr.. GLIDDoS's beautiful Panorama Of
the Nile, unfolds to us no less than eight sue
cessive races and six conquests, the Pharaonic,
Persian, Ptolemic Roman, Saracenic Mamlouk
and Ottoman. The whole Of these have, it is
admitted, succeeded each other in twenty-five
hundred years. Yet, Mr.. GLIDDoN supposes
that Egypt was almost stationary before that,
for over three thousand years conquering but
once-conquere but once. II is impossible in
the mutability Of human affairs, it is incompati-
Bile with the laws of human progress and de-
cline.
| The Books of Moses must have been written,
even according to the most hostile critics, at an
age when but little Of the world could have been
geographically known to the author. This con-
tinent was undiscovered, and, in fact, but small
portion Of the whole earth had been explored
beyond the mere margin of the Mediterranean
sea. Yet that writer sublimely describes the
creation, and an order Of events, which all sub
sequent knowledge has but served to confirm
There are no vestiges of civilization, or Of hui
mainly, that can be referred to period more re-
mote than the one, comparatively SO recent, as
signed for the beginning. If the world were OF
older date, it could scarcely have happened but
that some portion of the people in its vast ex-
tent would have left some evidence of their ex-
istence to prove it.
Whilst, however, We do not agree with Mr..
GLIDDoN,. and his school, in their claim of super
scriptural antiquity for Egypt, we are not the
less delighted and instructed at the vast colec.
ton Of antiquities he presents to his audience in
40 attractive manner.
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eE- The rage for tetotalism," has induce,

| ~ The rage for tetotalism," has induced
many incorporate temperance people to include
sail stimulating drinks" in one general anath-
briates," has also been put under the ban.
We perceive that DICKENS in late issue of
his Household Words" attempts to make head
against this assault upon the tea tables, as well
as the gin shops of Great Britain by putting
forth a pathetic plea for the use of this
time honored beverage.
The anticipated opening of the China trade via
California, as well as the cultivation of the
Eastern berry at the South, render these specu-
lations interesting to those busy philanthropists
who speculate largely on the connection between
the digestive organs and the moral faculties
Thus discourses Boz" in his Household
Words, on the beneficial effects of tea:
"Tea is more and more becoming necessary
of life to all classes. Tea was first denounced
as poison, and then as an extravaganza. Cor
bett was furious against it. An Ednburg re-
viewer in 1923, keeps no terms with its use by
the poor: "We venture to assert that when
laborer fancies himself refreshed with a mess of
this stuff, sweetened with the coarsest black su-
gar, and with azure-bue milk, it is only the
warm water that soothes him for the moment;
unless, indeed, the sweetness be papabe ALSO" 1t
is dangerous even for the great reviewers to
venture to assert" In few years after comes
Liebig with his chemical discoveries and demon
strates that coffee and tea have become necessa-
ries of life to all nations, by the presence of one
and the same substance in both vegetables.
which has a peculiar effect upon the animal sys
tenn; that they were both originally met with
amongst nations whose diet is chiefly vegetable;
and by contributing 10 the formation of bile,
their peculiar functions have become subst.
tute for animal food to large class Of the popu
lation whose consumption of meat is very lin
tied, and to another large class who are una
BILE to take regular exercise. Tea and coffee,
then, are more especially essential to the poor
They supply void which the pinched laborer
cannot so readily fiji up with weak and sour ale;
they are substitutes for the country walk to the
fnctory girl or the seamstress in garrett They
are ministers to temperance they are home com
forts. Mrs. Piozz making tea for Johnson till
four o'clock in the morning, and listening con-
tentedly to his wonderous talk, is pleasant an
ecdote of the first century of tea; tn o artisans
wife lingering over the last evening cup while
her husband reads his newspaper or his hook, is
something higher which belongs to our own
times"
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Georgia.

The Augusta Republic, the ,staunch Wing
champion of Southern rights in that State, thus
refutes the shallow sophistries of the Savannah
Republican, one of its former political allies, but
a rejoicing" submission sheet
"TFE SOUTHERN RIGHTS PARTY Dissolved"
This is The caption Of an article which ap-
peared in the Savannah Republican some few
days ago.
The reasons given by it for saying that the
Southern rights party is dissolved, are that some
meetings which have been held, were STYLED
Democratic, and that some Southern rights men
are opposed to calling the Southern rights party
the Democratic party.
These are great reasons, to be sure, for say
ing that the party is dissolved. 1t is immateral
what the county meetings are called In some
instances they may be styled Democratic, and in
Others Southern rights. No friend of Southern
rights will be driven from his position on that
account He will wait for the convention to
lay down its platform and decide upon name
for the great party of Southern defence Indi-
vidually, we prefer that the meetings should be
called Southern rights meetings. That would,
in our opinion, be more judicious than to call
them by Democratic meetings We have, here
tofore, expressed our views on this subject.
The submissionists have taken the name of
Constitutional Union Party, to avoid any con-
fct OF feeling growing out of old party names
Southern rights men should also take name
which will be agreeable to all, whether Demo
Gratis or Wings, But this is matter which can
be easily settled by the convention. We will
throw out one or two hints and close upou this
subject
All Southern rights Wings are opposed to
an organization upon old party platforms.
Thousands Of Democrats are equally opposed
to it. These constitute the Southern rights
party proper. There are others who would pre-
fer no doubt, to organize upon the old Demo-
cratic platform. This class of Southern rights
men are in the minority in the State, unless we
are greatly mistaken. The Southern rights
Wings and Democrats who are willing to stand
or fall BY the Southern rights banner will out
number them. This will be seen at the con-
vention. Good policy then, will unite them all
under a name appropriate to the occasion and
the great objects in view.
Let the country meetings take such names ms
they please. II would be far preferable for them
to take the name of Southern rights meetings,
but, as before stated, let the names Of the meet.
ings be what they may. we feel confident that
union and harmony will be effected by the con-
vention. That body will show whether the
Southern rights party is dissolved or not.
jenny LIND AT THE MAMMOTH CAvE.-The
Nashville Wing states on the authority of an in.
formant, that Mons Belletti, Of the Jenny Lind
troupe, received drubbing ut the Mammoth
Cave at the hands Of "some Kentuckians" for
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STRANGE SALx.-A German bou zht at a late
custom house auction sale Of unclaimed bonded
goods, in New York, thirty two large packages,
which the auctioneer said were supposed to con-
tnin lighthouse. The price at which the mys-
ferrous property was knocked down was $500; and
on opening the several parcels, has been discov-
cred that they contain The distinct parts Of light
house, among which is large copper wheel COW
cred with curious devices, and obviously desgn,d
The fortunate purchaser Of the package has a.
ready been offered $1,000 for his bargain, which
he has declined. II is conjectured that the work
Of art, consisting Of the different sections which
were sold together at the auction referred to, was
sent to his country as present from the French
TO the American government. The lot was con-
signed to a naval officer, and was not claimed on
account Of his Death. II is thought that the
structure, machine, or whatever il ia that has
turned up 40 oddly, may be worth $4,000.
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sCincinnati.
TELEGR APHIC.

tAes'oP"eu LOT the southern Press.
BosroS, April Is.
AT meeting Of the common council. last
night, resolutions were passed censurin9 the
board of aldermen for refusing FaneuiI Hall to
Mr. Webster, and expressing the qualification It
would have given the county to hear him there
in support Of law and order. In letter declin-
ing to address the people at this time, Mr.. w.
says ne cares nothing personally for the refusal,
but regrets that he has not the qualification of
addressing the citizens of Boston He remarks
that the resolution refusing the hall to him, ema-
mated from the same body that refused to Join
with Others in inviting Mr.. Fillmore to visit Bos-
ton.
Gen. Brady died on Tuesday, from The effects
Of his injuries.
ALBANY, April 18.
An extra session of the legislature will pro.
badly meet in June.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER AMERICA.
HALIFAX, April l7th-l0p.n.
The steamer America arrived at o'clock yea.
terday morning, and sailed for Boston at a
quarter past o'clock, but the lines not being
in order, it was impossible to send her news be-
fore. TIE America reports the arrival at Liver
pool, on the 3lst ut., of the Pacific, Capt. Wye.
and the City Of Glasgow. from Philadelphia The
Atlantic had been removed to Huskinson's dotk
and inspected by scientific men, who all con-
Cured in the opinion that she was perfectly
sound
The Continental news is unimportant.
ENGLAND
The Russell Ministry hold their position and
are getting through business with tolerable sue
cess. The Budget was discussed on Friday
evening, the 4th. Resolutions for the removal
of the income tax were agreed to.
A powerful Papal league has been formed in
London. Approximations exist that foreigners
in England are connecting a revclut;o nary
scheme which Is to developc itself during the
Worlds Fair. The matter was brought before
Parliament In reply to inquiries the Cabinet
gave assurances that the government was pre-
pared for any emergency.
FRANCE.
Anxiety amounting to alarm, prevailed re-
speeding the progress Of Socialist opinions in
the capital and departments. The Receiver
Generals house in Lyons, had been burned
down and documents destroyed
GERMANY
The German question is in stofu QUO.
BoRsoSA
The nsurrecton in the Bosnian provinces had
been effectually suppressed
LIVERPOOL MARKETS, April 4.
CoTToS.-The current qualities of Cotton
have receded nm eighth and other qualities have
given way, but not to that extent. The sales II
the week amount to $4,000.
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CosT or GoNe TO THE WoRLp's FAm.--The
New York Tribune is giving some calculations al
to the expense attending visit to the Worlds
Fair. The conclusion il comes 10 il AZ follows.
Fare going and returning in a steamer. -. 800
Grauties to servants on steamers ......... 5
Railroad fare to London and back ........ IA
Board in London four weeks IS
Hack hire Cook out sharp for the drivers).. is
Amusements, excursions, &c. Is
Fare from London 10 Paris and back. $3.50. Is
Expenses a week in Paris NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 40
$40
This il small an amount a. the trip can b.
made for, and any one intending 10 make il, had
better add 30 per cent. TO the calculation.
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Nashville Wing states on the authority of an in.
formant, that Mons. Belletti, Of the Jenny Lind
troupe, received drubbing ut the Mammoth
resenting their efforts to make themselves agree
able to Jenny.
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DEThorT, April 10.
Gen. Brady died on Tuesday, from The effects
Of his injuries.
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ALBANY, April Is.
An extra session of the legislature will pro.
badly meet in June.