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From the Chicago Daily Democrat
THE TEACHINGS OF ELECTION RIOTS.

Our Canadian contemporaries particularly thOse OF the
od-fogy schooltake every possible occasion TO throw
rdiculc and opprobrum upon the people and the nstn-
tons the United States. 1t not to be expected,
therefore, that such glorious opportunity as that pesent-
ed by the recent deplorabe riots in Louisville would pass
unmproyed. And not disappointed. The Toron-
to Colonst Of the 18th has long article headed the
Model Republic" from which extract the following
choice moroccan:
aAlas consistency thou too art alien in Yankee
DOM Vountaryism civil and religious liberty, freedom
of election the ballot universal suffrage popular and in
aenabc rights noble and magnanmous enunciations In
the MAN, could they be worked to an honest issue but
for whom, now, as the world politically wags2 Jonathan,
like Others home loves the g0zed lie that feeds his
gubiiy and gups the demagogncs nostrum OF inflated
humbug with ready gnso as 1t were an honest and
heaven-born truth. Voluntarysm and religious liberty,
but no Catholicism. Freedom of electon-for those
who have the brawniest and weghties cudgel uni
versal suffrage and inalienable righsor myself and
those disposed to aid said self in his personal advancement
Faughi is ii not enough TO surfcit decent dog?"
All this dcnunciaon is the offspring Of ignorance or,
at least Of total misconcepon OF the state of affairs in
this country. The Coonist exclams "yoluntaryism and
religious liberty, but Catholicism Although Catholi-
cm may have unfortunately got somewhat mixed up in
political affairs since the advent Of know-nohngsm yet
those who raise hue and cry about Catholics far
from being the religious portion of community They are
seeking political end through false pretencc and
for religion Of any sort than they do for
nudity in the Feeee islands, They those general
ly who destitute of all religious principle and could
they well accomplish their sinister purposes they would
be found arayed with equal zeal against any other sect or
denomination.
These scenes but the spasmodc outbreaks Of
popular passion produced by temporary and local calses
There is permanent principle design at the bottom
Of them they receivable into devlish develop
mens Of human nature. These exctemens but the
foam the tide If men alarmed by the white caps
on the waves of some stormy mind would they not have
much greater of alarm if the stream sunk into
still eess pool mantled by the green and putrid form
of dsease What is wanting is to convert this activity
into blessing instead of curse The energies OF free
dom cannot be suppressed though they have wrong
direction given to them. And this wrong direction it is
that produces the riots and disorders which occasionally
disgrace the land They exotics they indigo
to American soil Ours is aw-abding people,
whoe tolerant people, both in politics and religion
These popular outbreaks merely exceptions general
rulethe current counter to the universal current Of
thought and feeling of the people Of the United States
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HOOK NOTICE.
The Yeloe Mask from Dckenss Household Words 7.
b. Peterson, publisher, Philadelphia

b. Peterson, publisher, Philadelphia.
Verify the genius Of Dickens does to be nexhausbo
story after story follows in rapid succeson and yet there
percepbe signs of exhauston But tho fertility OF his
genius wonderful equaled IL not surpassed BY
the almost unanimous admiration which he wins 10 every
effort Other authors have dmmed their reputation by
many books but the fame of this goes increasing
with every book growing wider and deeper and higher
until his name has indeed be familiar in their mouths
as household words familiar not in the mouths alone Of those
who read other mems works. but of tho great misses IN
word Dickens is emphacalIy the peoples author. OF them
and for them he writes. His works universally
popular not because they deal with the characters and per-
sonages Of life and everyday people, but because
they all overflow with the great and mighty sentimen OF
humanity But have not the the time to attempt
even an index tho admirable qualities Of Dickenss works
The little story before is nowise inferior to those which
have preceded it, 1t is sufficient praise to have said this
For sale by Taylor 4 Maury.
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FOREIGN NEWS AT HAND.

The steamship Atlantic sailed from Liverpool on tho
25h ulimo and will be due at New York to-day II the
surmise predictions and statements of the London and
Paris eterwrers should prove true the expected news
by this steamer be otherwise than of hgh-im-
portant and even exciting character.
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LOUISIANA
Iominations for Congress are

The Louisiana democratic nominations for Congress are
now complete and as follows;
LIST dstrict--Abert Fahre.
I'd district-Mies Taylor
Sd district,-T. g, Davidson.
9th distrct--J, NJ. Sanddge,
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HON. MR.. MACLAY.

gives much pleasure to announce to our readers
that Hon. Mr. Macay of New York, who was so severely
injured by the late terrible collision the Camden and
Amboy railroad not only pronounced by his medical
advisers of all danger but that his recovery will not
be attended with any Disagreement of person friend
writing from Burlington, New Jersey, says:
q happy say that Mr.. Macays recovery Is certain,
and that he will be dshgured; but his restoration to
health will necessarily be prolonged and tedious He will
not be able to leave for about month";"
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We understand that Senior Don Antonio Jose dc Yrsarr
yesterday presented his credentials to the President and
was received minister plenpoenay of the States of
Guatemala and Salvador, in Central America.
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We had the pleasure of visit yesterday from Hon. Fay.
cite Mcslue Of Virginia. Who it gives much pleasure
to state now in the full enjoyment Of his accustomed
health
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Or sr HssRr M Lewis Of Montgomery, Alabama, is
c2 travelling agent for The States Of Alabama and Tennessee
ssed BY C. r. LEWIS, JAEKs o. LEws sAhuxL d. LEwIs
CO. Mr. O. JANIS, NO Harrison CINCINNATI Ohio, is
oa general collecting agent Western States and Texas
INSISTED by ~ j. 1nomAs, w. RAasAY WLLAa H. TaosAs,
THos A. JAsss C. NJ l.. WIsxss A. L. CnnDs, and Dr. Will
tIAh fawis. EeeeiIas Of either will be good.
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MASSACHUSETTS HNpooIsM uP.--The recent State
council of ndoos held at Springfield entire failure
Less than of the lodges in the State represent
ed The order may be considered dbanded in New
England the nbotonsts having got all out of that they
desired Tho Boston Bee publishes what may be termed
funeral Grafton, delivered by Senator Henry Wson ut the
Springfield council in which this arran political hypocre
declared that tho party the only organ
zaon he belonged and that it would be tho last He
might told his hearers truthuy that having joined
the midnight order solely for Office, he determined to
abandon 1t that he had obtained all he wanted He
strong and decided grounds in favor of the fusion
movement" The annexed, from Wilson's speech, while it
true only develops garngy his wholesale hypoc
risy:
growing of tho abuses Of naturalization laws against the
adoption OF extreme opinions. tell gentlemen of
Gil that this intense navism ksyes sir 1t kills and is
klngus, and unless it is speedily abandoned will defeat
all the needed reforms the naugurated
cure, and overwhem all in dshonor. Every attempt by
whomsoever made interpoate with the American
anything inconsistent the theory
thing inconsistent with the idea a
created equaanything contrary to the
shall be unto born among and thou
love him thysefis doing that which will battle the wise
policy which strives TO reform existing evils and to guard
against future abuses
The Wing Party absorbed in the Souf1
Mr. Lake candidate for Congress in Mississippi says
"Thc great whig party, OF which I have always been
friend and consistent supporter in whose behalf have
done battle, and for whose principles shall entertain
the warmest esteem and love- has become obsoehss dis
appeared and been absorbed the party of nou
steps forth 10 The great democratic party"
OrtAs on Both Sides
That every naurazed citizen takes an oath 10 support
the constitution of the country, while every know nothing
trh-- = 1850 y ''s'-'' ''e same eonstisution'
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

The Liverpool Journal, in giving an account
Of the great debate on the Foreign Enlistment
Bill, gives the following ungracious sketch OF
the mos famous man in England:
81 think Sir Bulwer Lytton is the most ri.
diculous-looking man, with his horse nose, and
his blue saucer eyes, in her Majesty's do
minions; and his bow-wowy voice drives one
into Mysteries Of fidgetiness; and his gestures
oh! his gestures; conceive Cassandra being
dogmatic in a state Of delirium tremens. The
impression for the first FIVE minutes Of his ora
tory is awful; you see members dusting their
faces with their handkerchiefs, screwing their
persons to their benches, and keeping their
eyes of the door that looks SO tempting an es.
cape from the tremendous baronet. But genius
asserts itself, and one forgets the tremendous
baronet in the man whose very grotesqueness
but proves his grand originality; and forgetting
the manner in the matter-when il is good, as
on Tuesdoy--the house cheers. Sir Edward
sat down, on that night with a parliamentary
success, having achieved that, be is celebrated
for his pertinaciiy, which he has been twenty
years striving for; and as watched him pass
ing along the lobby to dinner, amid unreserved
congratulations, came TO the conclusion that
was the bappiest moment OF career which,
though lesfy with lsurels, has perhaps, been a
very melancholy life"
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

commence their duties as lieutenants, in order
to assume early the care aud responsibility or
oihce, and TO call into requisition their recently
well cultivated faculties. But, in lieu Of this,
they continue weary probation Of fifteen
years IN most subordinate grade and, at the
age Of thirty-seven, receive their commissions
as lieutenants, and possibly, for the first time,
assume the duties Of "watch officer" This,
be II remembered, at an age when French and
English officers are commanding frigates and
line-oi-batte ships, and somewhat older than
our own captains were when they fought the
Navy into public favor
But this is not the only probation, nor the
worst; they will have to serve twenty-five years
as lieutenants, and at the age of sixty-two will
attain their first command
1t IS needless to calculate when they will
become captains and flag officers, though this
calculation has been heretofore made; when
it was found, after making very liberal allow
ance for the vcissitudes and casualties of SER
vice, that those who lived to be eighty-6ve
years OF age, might become commodores. We
firmly believe the Reform Bill, which is to be
considered to-day, will remedy this most anon
alous condition in the Naval Establishment,
and that its provisions will accomplish this
most desirable end, without taking single ad-
ditional cent from the Treasury, or adding a
single officer to the aggregate number now in
the service.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
GEN. SHIELDs-THE FRUITS OF UN-
HOLY COALITIONS.

One of the evil results Of the spread of un.
sound doctrines and of the unholy leagues and
coalitions that prevail, is the loss to the coun-
try Of the services of some of the ablest and
most sterling Democrats. A common ambition
and a natural affinity have concurred to ally
variant isms, and to cement hitherto antago-
nistic factions. 1t is like the bond that binds
together dishonest men, who, however much
they may separately hate one another, have a
yet stronger common hatred Of those who are
honest
One of the last as he is one Of the noblest
victims that has fallen beneath the axe Of this
traitorous coalition, is that gallant soldier and
able statesman, General Shields of Illinois.
Such an execution, instead of degrading the
victim, only gives an unenviable importance to
the executioner. II is by such excesses, it is by
striking down such shining victims, that the
opposition will attain a wider notoriety, and
change what was an almost plying contempt
into feeling of unmixed horror.
The butchers who have slain kings and
drunk the blood of maiden princesses, have
pleaded the generous fanaticism Of the patriot
in justification of the monstrous cruellies of the
nan. But they who strike down the devoted
Tribunes Of the people, the steadfast friends of
the Constitution and of the institutions of the
States, those who are our heroes in war and our
statesmen in peace, can plead no snch generous
plea as patriotism.
Senator Shields is q victim to his adherence
10 the Constitution, his support Of the Nebraska
bill, and his sound, unwaverng, and unintimi.
dated Democracy. Such martyrdom is verify
crown Of glory. 1t sheds new lustre on the
martyr, and covers his prosecutors with new
odipm.
The trading politicians, the foul Abolition
lists, the clandestine Know.nothings, of Illinois
all combined TO defeat the reelection OF Gen.
eral Shields to the Senate. They have accom-
plished their object. Can sound men, either
in the North or the South boast Of the exploits
We think not. Can the Wings Of the South
who are fast joining the new secret order, deem
his defeat their triumph We think not. II
is the defeat Of those sacred guarantees with
which the Constitution guarded the rights o.
the States. Such victories often repeated vii
| altogether ruin the South.
1t is not our habit TO pay fulsome compli
ments and write sickening eulogiums. We
leave that TO our neighbor the Poet Lau
reate," Of the Union. We hope, always, Il
cherish independence, and loathe seryility
enough to guard us against undeserved or in
discriminate praise. When We pay compli
ment, we mean it, and would scorn ourselves
if we we're impeled BY any other motive than
a sincere desire to render merited tribute
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
NAVAL REFORM-AN EXPLANATION
OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE SEN
ATE BILL.

A correspondent, who signs himself an. w."
has favored US with the following lucid expla.
nation of the provisions of the Naval bill,
which lately passed the Senate. He says:
" For many years successive Secretaries of
the Navy, and the Naval Committees Of Con-
gress, have endeavored TO suggest some plan
by which the efficiency Of the various grades
Of the officers of the navy might be secured
without prejudice and injustice to the old and
faithful Every plan, however, for one reason
or another, seemed Objectionable; consequent
ly, did not meet The favor so much needed and
desired.
"The present Naval Committee of the Senate
has, after due deliberation, at last hit upon
plan which gives general satisfaction to all
those most concerned, who have properly con-
sidered the subject. The bill they have re-
ported passed the Senate by unanimous con.
sent, and now only requires the action of The
House to make it law. AS there seems to
be misunderstanding as, to its. merits, shall
endeayor to explain the bill.
(" This plan does not increase the aggregate
pay of the officers one dollar, nor add one cent
to the amount of the naval appropriation, nor
does it reduce the pay of any one. It's only
effect is to bring forward the young and efficient
officers, and place those who from age or
other causes are incompeton. Tor active ser
vice on 'resersed list out Of the line of
promotion with their 'leave of absence pay,
which will give them respectable and COM
Portable support.
Their places will then be filed by younger
and ADLER officers, who when off duty will re-
ceive the leave. of absence pay of the grade
from which they we're promoted, and when on
duty the difference Of pay between the 'leave
Of absence pay Of the retiring officer, and
what his sea pay would have been.
"Thus, for example, if a commander be placed
on the reserved list he continues to receive
the leave Of absence pay now allowed by
law to that grade. This is 81 800 per anaum.
The next competent Lieutenant is promoted,
and receives his commission as Commander,
but only gets, while unemployed, under the new
commission, the leare Of absence pay Of his
old grade, $1,000. When on duty he will re-
ceiye the difference Of pay in addition, which
the retiring Commander would have received
between that Of the leave Of absence and sea
pay, 800, making the new Commanders whole
compensation while in actual command, 81 300
Thus it is easily to be seen that the pay Of
the two officers, collectively, remains the same,
though differently distributed.
This simple and just plan Of reorganiza-
ton should recommend itself to all whom it
may concern, and without doubt will prove
very beneficial to the service generally, and
that without doing injustice TO the old and faith
ful officers. 1t brings young and efficient men
to responsible positions consistent with their
years and requirements, and makes them use
fully known to the country before they become
superannuated."
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
COUNCIL CHANBgR.
NUN NNIb NHAMBFH
OMAHA Cry, n. T., Jan. 20, 1855.

On the 10th instant both branches of the
Nebraska Legislature convened here pursuant
to proclamation Of Acting Governor Cunning.
Much excitement has prevailed throughout the
Territory during the past few months in regard
to the temporary location Of the capitol, the
m0dus operandi in such location, and the nc.
ton of the Acting Governor during the late
election. The opening Of the Legislature was
TO have been the grand scene OF conflicting
elements. In the council FIVE Members
minority--at an early hour convened the coun.
Gil and proceeded, without delay, 10 tempora
ry organize and proceed TO business. The
majority came in in q short time, but, preferring
as quiet an organization as circumstances
would permit, allowed the minority to continue
in progress. The President pro tem.-H p.
Bennett--indulged in much abuse against the
Acting Governors course, and in company with
a number Of members from both houses, refused
to take the oath, as administered subsequent
to the delivery of the able message delivered
before both houses jointly convened. The as
sociate Judge of the Territory was called in
and administered the oath. Much excitement
prevailed in both houses. Contestants for seats
claimed the right TO act and vote. The lobby,
crowded to overfowing by spectators, was
somewhat noisy. The Acting Governor, during
The excitement, appeared upon the council
floor and threatened TO convene it himself un.
less different procedure was resorted TO, but
was promptly called 10 order by the chair, and,
after brief and angry session, the council ad.
journed until the following day. The house
session was not quite as stormy, and business
under the guidance Of j. NJ. Latham, asspeaker,
proceeded far better than was generally expected,
and adjourned at an early hour in the after.
noon until the following morning
Much difficulty was apprehended in the morn.
ing session, but morning broke and the storm
of disorganization seemed 10 have subsidized 70
some extent and both Houses, at an early hour,
succeeded in eHecting thorough organization.
In the Cornell, j. L. Sharpe was nominated
and unanimously elected president; O. J. Mil
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

vana correspondent Of the New Orleans Picaynn,
under date Of the 3ist ultimo, says
No fewer than eight citizens OF the United
States are in prison here. The two 6rst, named
Winn and Cbauncey have been imprisoned many
months under q charge OF having been engaged
in the African slave trade. Then there are An.
gustine Moniuo and Colin, who we all know are
entirely innocent of any hand in the assassination
OF Castenado, with which they ara charged. Tbes
ihereare Captain McCrlIoch and J. Campbell the
captain and mate Of the schooner j. W. White
and lastly, Felix and Esicsmps, who, as you know,
are confined in separate cells in the Moro Castle.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

LIE UTENANT GENERAL.

The House Of Representatives, yesterday,
passed, by a majority of sixty-one votes, the
joint resolution from the Senate, authorizing
the President of the United States to confer
the title of brevet lieutenant general for mer-
torious military services; the design being thus
to compliment Major General Scott
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

A correspondent, writing to us, under date
Of January the 20th, from Omaha city, in the
new Territory of Nebraska, gives the following
interesting account Of the meeting, organiza.
tion, and proceedings Of the Legislature OF
Nebraska:
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

Ter was elected Secretary +. Lake assistant
secretary, and s. A. Lewis sargent-atarms. In
the House,. l.. Hanscom was elected speak
er; D. w. Paddock lst clerk Jc Eayre I'd
clerk, and j. l.. Gibbs sargent,at-arms. The
Territory, as all know who are conversant with
Nebraska news, is divided into number Of con-
dieting interests. The north and south of the
Platte IN rivalry, lead the van; and whilst the
census returns show a majority on the south
Of that river the north side of that river has a
majority OF representation in both Houses. In
the House and Council there is q respectable
majority Of Nebraska Democrats, and resolu-
tions sustaining the Nebraska and Kansas bill
and endorsing the fundamental principles of
the Democratic party as embodied in the
present administration will certainly pass, cor
responding, If not the same, with the accompa-
nying joint resolution Just now presented by
my friend General Robinson, from Burt County.
The Governors message also enclose to
you. Business will now, / think, progress
rapidly. The appointment of M. lizard to the
governorship to succeed +. Burt, deceased,
gives universal satisfaction. He is expected
daily. IKE.
The resolution above referred to is as fol-
lows:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Omaha, Nebraska Territory, Jan. ls, 1855.
hr. Robertson of Burt, offered the following
joint resolution, which was ordered to be laid
upon the table and to be printed:
/" Resolced, That we herewith endorse the
principles enuhcated in the bill organizing
the Territory Of NEBRASKA and KANSAS; that
we rejoice that the geographical line between
the northern and southern States has been
erased, leaving the people of every State and
Territory, free to control their domestic institu.
tions and that we commend the firm and pa
triotic course Of the men, without distinction
of party, who have aided in establishing the
sound constitutional principles Of the com
promise of 1850; and
Resolred, furthermore, That we pledge
ourselves to oppose any unfair determinations,
such as those of the late Missouri Compromise;
but to protect and defend the rights Of the
States, and the Union of the States and to
advance and perpetuate the doctrine of PoPU.
LAR SOVEREIGNTY"
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

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