The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-16
Spirit of the Press.

case OF Costa mas given iiSO w 'sio $50
of very nice question-to what extent our
government is bound to protect q person who
has declared his intention to become citi-
zen. but has not yet consumnated the act
Heretofore the rule has been in force that a
person remaining within our jurisdiction
would be protected tput if he went out of it
or returned to his native land before perfect
ing citizenship, he would not be entitled to
protection. But in the case of Costa, contin-
ues the Wing, by the laws of Turkey, he
could put himself under the protection of any
government he might choose, that would
protect him. He did put himself under the
protection of the American Consul at Con-
stantinople, and while relying upon this
authority, was arrested by the Austrian
myrmidons--so that in this view of the mat
ter nothing less than Costa's liberation will
vindicate the honor of the American flag, and
our government should demand of Austria
redress for the wrong done to our authority,
and the instant liberation of the prisoner.
The Times, in alluding to the opposition Of
| the Enquirer and the Democratic presses gen
orally to the construction of the Pacific rail
road, refers to the uniform opposition of the
| Democratic party of Virginia to works of in
ternal improvement and enquiries of the
Democratic editors, in case General PIERCE
| should advocate the construction of the Pa
| cific railroad, to what extent of opposition
| they would go; whether they would repudiate
| the administration or not The Times in
clines to the belief that if they would be con-
sistent, they would have to sever connection
with an administration giving countenance to
measure so abominable in the sight of the
Virginia Democracy.
The Morning Mail speaks of monuments
and epitaphs symbols ofthe victory of Death
1t states that there are many disposedt to crit
else with severity glowing laudations of the
dead ON tombstones; but charity demands
that we should recollect that these inscrip-
tons were dictated and tombs erected by
those to whom the departed were, in every
sense, the chief object of their respect and
affection, and that love and gratitude some
times dictates memorial which a rigid taste
would condemn.
The Enquirer considers the protest of the
Sultan of Turkey against the occupation of
the Danubian palities-while it agrees
in its declarations and arguments with the
grounds taken by England and France-asrath-
er tame, inasmuch as it announces thatthe Sui
tan stands ready to send an ambassador to ST.
Petersburg to make an arrangement that will
satisfy the Emperor. 1t also thinks, notwith-
standing public opinion in Europe seems to
be confident that there will be no war, that
the field of speculation as to the issue is still
| open.
| EMIGRATION TO HAYTI-The Republic contains
a circular signed by FELIPE DE LUZ Dominican
Emigration Agent" inviting people from the Uni
ted States go with him to Hayt, and offering as
inducements fifty of land to actual settlers
and more to such as carry farming implements
with lamentations of corn and wheat for six
months in certain cases-all the rights of citizen
ship-no taxes for three years and no military duty
except to unite in defence of the frontier in
the negroes disturb" Hayti, from all accounts is
charming place but the agent" very frankly
states that the western half of this island is usurped
by the negroes, whom he styles "blood-thirsty ga
wages" If these, however, should invade the white
division, he complacently says 'the brave North
| American settlers will know how to repulse
them!" We guess they would; but then it would
be rather poor sport to go SO far to enjoy.
The Agent says: sThe land produces coffee,
cocoas, sugar, and all the tropical plants on the
slopes of the hills and in the plains and Valleys
| The abundance and variety of production is not
excelled in any country. Where the valleys are
steep and PERCEPTIONS there are many forests OF
mahogany and other valuable woods; and in many
places iron, copper, marble, and coal, have been
found quantities" OF course this is very tempt
ing, and he says he has already engaged 90 men to
| go with him. We conjecture, however, that ma
jority at least who disposed to go in for land,
| would prefer to become squatters ON our own pub
lie lands and get their 100 acres each to going to
Hayt for fifty, and running the risk of deing in the
| process of acclmation.
If the Dominicans will give up the whole island
to Los Americanos however they will 60 there and
| straighten affairs for them!
| FROM THE RIO GRANDE.-The steamer Yacht
| arrived at New Orleans ON the eth, from Brazos ST.
| Jago, which she left on the 4th. She brought $780,,
| 703 in specie to New Orleans houses. She also
brought 81 fine turtles. Wealth and luxury come
| to market covered by the black pail of death
The Yacht brings no news we have not already pub
| lished.
ACCIDENT ON THE CAPE FEAR RIVERA tele-
| graphic despatch to the Petersburg Express an
| nounces that the boiler of the steamer Chatham ex-
! ploded in the Cape Fear river few miles below
| Fayetteville, the 13th by which the fireman was
killed and several other persons seriously injured
| The captain blown into the river; but was
rescued with his arm badly broken The boat sunk.
| She was loaded with spirits of turpentine
| Young JOHN PEGRAM, of this city. son of the
late General Pegram, is among the five most dstin-
| guished cadets who, according to the rule of the
West Point Academy, are recommended to be at
| tached to the next army register
| The Farmers Friend, of Union Monroe county,
advocates the formation of an Agricultural Society
in that county. 1t urges some strong arguments in
| favor OF such society and very properly COM
mends to the patronage of farmers in that region
that excellent paper the Southern Planter.
little son OF Mr.. George Campbell, of Staunton,
on Wednesday fell from wagon and broke his
n1acas-and a..