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The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

The APosTArE AMERICANS WHO VOTED FOR
sEwARD.-J. W. Bryce, Esq, distinguished
Native American, addressed letter on Satur-
day last to the New York Herald, in the course
Of which he says:
"Permit me to say, after a careful perusal
of your able editorial in this mornings Herald
on the subject of Mr.. Stewards rejection, that
if the efforts Of the American party fail to de:
feat him, it will not be through any serious de-
lection in their ranks, but through the treach.
cry Of individuals. For instance, in looking
over the names of those present at the recent
Legislative caucus find that of Mr.. Stuyvesant
Of this city, member of the Order of United
Americans, who received the support of the
American party, among whom he could not
have got fifty votes had it been known he would
support Mr.. Seward for the Senate.
'Much as such result is to be deprecated
in its effect upon the party in other States, the
election Of Mr.. Seward will at least benefit us
in New York, by enabling us to perjure our
ranks Of traitors and tricksters, who Join an
organization with the premcditated design by
betraying it, and assume an obligation with an
arricre pensee to break it in spirit, ifnot in the
letter. could almost consent to Mr.. Stewards
election if it would rid us of such men as Little
john, Stuyvesant and other small satellites,
sending them to the congenial atmosphere Of
the Utica and Syracuse cabal.
Yours respectfully, J. W. BRYCE"
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

The LOST SAvED-Several years ago :
the New York Evangelist, we were crosl1
the Atlantic Ocean. One afternoon the paall
gers were sitting in the cabin, when We hs
o cry, the most fearful that ever rang throV|
the ship. "A man overheard" We fev|
the deck, and there saw struggling in the WI
cabin boy, who few moments before [
gone out on the bowsprit to bring seainI||
clothes, and had been swept off BY q pows|
wave. He saw it coming and tried to hold
but his arms were too weak for mighty bid
The wind was blowing quite gale, TIM ;
ran high, and the waves were roaring [
the ship few before the blast, tho boy !
every instant drifting farther from US.
scene at this moment battles description
whole ships company, four hundred pcrsa
were gathered on deck; women crying, and
in CONSERVATION, that they could not instal
snatch him from watery grave The VOID
the captain rang through the ship, ordering
boats to be put down, and the ship to bel
about The mate and couple of stout sal
sprang into the boat, and it was loweredaI
In an instant she touched the sea, and with
and swift strokes with the oars the sea1
drove her through the water. It was
for life.
The boy by this time had drifted perl
half mile astern. We saw him afar d
mere speck upon the waters, altogether lot
sight, and now tossed into view by NJ
The boat grew smaller in the distance. r.
and falling with the waves, it sometimes u
sunk out Of view. Never shall we forget
anxiety with which we followed the boat.
length it seemed to approach the distant n
motion was made, as if the men was catd
at something in the water, as if they were
ling something on board. And then tho
turned its head towards the ship. And VI
could not see distinctly whether the boy
been picked up or sunk. The boat came y
side and was hoisted up by the side Of
ship, with the hearty pulls of almost y
board. Yet not quite sure Of the result
we saw the mate step upon the deck, wrau
in his strong arms a wet, shivering, al
dead boy. Never did we experience s
feeling Of relief as at that moment. A
muir of appreciation and joy, though ~
checked with tears, ran through the shE|
thrill like that which runs through hA1
when human soul shipwrecked, and sbat
perish, is secured and brought back to HNGl
Every man is somewhat in the situahA
that boy, struggling ike strong swimna!
the sea Of life. And when one is saved
the pillows which threaten to engulf him,
goes up from those ON high, who are specb1
Of the scene, shout like the sound Of
waters. ....ar
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

MORE ASr1-KNow- NornINos.- follosi|
letter from the Mayor Of New York to the viel
Consul of Sardinia, will doubtless be nj
with much pain and regret by the anti Kne,|
Nothings.
What pity that Mayor Wood, of New You|
has become so good native since his election
If he continues the practice of preventing n
landing Of the paupers and criminals at M,
York, and thus destroys the prospects of theh
eign or administration party in that State,
will soon be read out ofthc party:
MAYORS OFFICE, NEW York; Jan. %, 1NI
&c. FABBIcoTrr, Vice-Consul Of Sardinia, {;
''Sir On the 18th December, 1854, the Sri
dinian frigate Des Geneys, commanded by G|
Chivalier Mantica, sailed from Genoa for Id
port, having on board over sixty persons intel
ded to be landed on arrival, who are represer|
ted by competent authority, through our D
partment Of State at Washington, to have bed
Objectionable or dangerous citizens, some d
whom had been in prison at Turin and elsewhess
There is no doubt that the emigrants alluded
are intended to be cast upon our shores
others have been under similar circumstan(
to find their way into our prisons and an|
houses, to become a burden or pest upon I'M
hospitable but much abused land It is n|
duty, as the Chief Magistrate Of this city,
inform you, the Representative Of the SardI
ian Government here if the representations
this case be true, these outcasts from yo]
country shall not be permitted landing
this port; and it is the object Of this letter !
advise you, as you will probably have INN
diate communication with the commands
the frigate, that propose 10 institute . Il
inquiry on board the vessel as to the past
and present circumstances and condition
each Of these persons before they can come
shore; and all who have been convicts or n
pers, or who it is reasonable to suppose
be dangerous citizens, will be excluded 1
tirely; and for the remainder bonds will }
given tina. they will not become charge 90
this country.
"Upon the arrival Of the Des Geneys sha
be pleased to confer with you or tl,e comm
der as to the mode Of conducting the props
examination.
"Yours, respectfully,
FERNANDO WOOD, Mayor
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

Brigham Young is building two large and
beautiful houses, adjoining that which he occu.
pies now in Salt Lake city, to accommodate his
increasing family. He now rejoices in between
fifty and sixty wives, and from forty to fifty
children. Elder Kimball, one of the Mormon
apostles. has between sixty and seventy con.
sorts
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

A resolution has passed the Pennsyhl
Legislature, directing the appointmsnt
select committee to investigate whether col
ton or bribery has been resorted to for .
ing the election of q United States SCI
for the State. There was only one nag
vote in both Houses.
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

Napoleon has sent out invitations to all the
crowned heads in Europe tho Car excepted)
to attend at tho opening Of the French Exhi.
bition on May-day. The Emperor of Austria
is said to have already accepted the invitation
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

Protection TO THE AMERICAN LABoRER.-
This sentiment, just and proper as it is, is evil
IDENTIFY growing in popular favor. A late num-
Der of the Memphis CTenn.) Weekly American,
thus concludes an article in which it very ably
exposes the absurdity and inconsistency of the
New York Tribune, in advocating the impor-
tation Of cheap workmen and the exclusion of
cheap goods: '"
1.-THE Tribunc's position is very strange
one. 1t would see American mechanics, arti-
zans laborers, well paid and well off-but at
the same time it encourages the loosest inlni-
grafton. It would food all our channels of
labor, trade, work, with foreigners, and yet
promote home hands and heads by all prac-
teal means Such doctrine is no doctrine
at all-it is an absurdity, an impossibility. We
are for supporting American mechanics, la
borers, artizans, first and before all others !;
and this from principle, duty and conscience.
1t is the first letter Of justice, patriotism right
and humanity to Dit. The Tribune from
long practice, may be able to avoid or dodge
all these considerations. Most people have
not like unfortunate and unprincipled ia
cility" @
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

Catherine Hayes, the singer, has provoked
.farore in Sydney equal to that caused by (or
for) Jenny Lind in London and America One
guinea Is the lowest price Of admission to one
Of her concerts.
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

A grand review of the Anglo French Baltic
fleet is expected to come Off outside Ports
mouth, England, the first week in March. The
Queen and Prince Albert will attend. and the
Emperor and Empress of the French are also
expected to be present
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

". H. Russell, the special Crimea CORES.
pendent Of the London Times, has sold vol
ume describing the event before Sevastopol to
Murray, the publisher, for 1000 guineas.
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

The last advices from the Crimea state that
Brevet Maj. Mcdonald, Of the ssth regiment
was frozen to death in the trenches before Sc.
vastorol.
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

On Tuesday, the aoth instant, tho slaves
Washington, belonging to Daniel Holloway,
and John, belonging to MrA Ann s. Turner,
were tried at st. Francisville, before Justices
Hinch and Leet, and the required jury of free.
holders, for the murder Of young Peter Mayes,
on the I'd inst. Washington was found guilty,
and was sentenced to be hung on Friday, the
9th Of March next. John was acquitted
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28
THE PATRIOT

Il presented to the public this week with an
enlargement Of its size, and other important alter
atoms in its general appearance. Our paper has
now reached its tenth number, and, although we
have heretofore held silent tongue in regard to
its private and pecuniary affairs and prospects, be-
ieving that it was our duty toproceed faithfully and
earlessy to the advocacy Of those great principles
in which it was our choice to adopt in the COM
mencement Of our enterprise, we are happy at this
time to be enabled to announce to our patrons
that, by their liberal support our efforts are re-
ceiving constant encouragement and that it shall be
our constant aim to make the PATRIor an interest
news Journal Our efforts shall be strained to make
It correct chronicler of the news Of the day. both
Of political and miscellaneous character. In fact
we shall strive to have the contents of our paper
10 arranged and 90 varied, that all may find it an
interesting and instructive sheet. 1a
The moderate terms Of subscription-only three
dollars-together with the respectable size of our
paper, and the very large amount Of original and
selected matter furnished with it, will, we trust,
be sufficient inducements for III wish to read
good newspaper, to subscribe for the PATRIOT.
We wish to intimate to our Old Fogy brethren
that we would at any time take great pleasure in
registering any Of their respective names (accom.
panied with the confederation, Of course) on our
subscription list. We make this announcement
for the purpose of correcting an opinion that has
doubtless gained existence in the minds Of that
portion Of our fcllow.ctizens, usually termed Old
Fogies-viz: that the PATRIOT would not (ahem!)
receive their patronage. sf .+..
We shall continue strcnuously to advocate the
advancement Of American men and measures We
shall not stop to ask whether this man has been
Democrat, or has that one been Wing; but only
us" he an American, and has he pledged himself
to the support Of American doctrines. &,
Sink or swim, our course is marked; we under.
stand our position towards that party who style
themselves Democratic perfectly well, and we also
feel ourselves ardenty attached and identified with
that great modern American reform party that has,
as if my magic, insinuated itself into the popular
mind Of the American people. And VIC entertain
every assurance that the period ia fast approach.
ing when that party will rule the dcstinies of free
people, and that all political knavcs, whether ma.
tive or foreign, win be taught to know and feel the
giant strength Of Young America.
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

Since the opening Of hostilitics up to the
end Of the year, the total number Of Russian
prizes captured by the British cruisers has
been ninety.two.
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

The Mexican Bear Woman 10 now IN n
Rouge. n
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28
Loaisiana Usury Laws llaiiroaNG


H. s (BAroN ROUGE lRssPoNpExcEI
TIE repeal of the Usury Laws has been the
prominent matter before the lower House for
the last week. A resolution was passed to
hold evesing sessions and this bill-the repeal
Of the Usury Laws-was the special order for
every evening session till disposed Of Tho
debate was protracted, and much gas was ex-
pended BY tie windy disputants The laws
regulating the rate Of interest in our State, in
that they are SO universally cvaded and abused,
are worthless, and stand as dead letters on our
statute books. That money is property, and
that its value in the market should be the 60
verning principle, cannot be disputed. A man
should be allowed to get as much for it as it
will command. The objection against the re-
peal is that money lenders will charge too
much interest. They would charge no more
than they do now, and the removal Of all re-
strictions would draw more capital into the
market Besides, the borrower is a free agent,
and if he consents to pay high interest, he does
50 under the conviction that he will be benc-
fitted in the transaction. The establishment of
these laws against usury is the same thing in
effect as to distrust the capacity Of the Dor
rover, and strongly intimates that the State is
the universal guardian to this class of persons
The bill to repeal was lost by small majority
in the House, and the law remains as it was
It is said that bill will be introduced to do
away with the whole fabric Of the tacit mort
- y u
structure of our laws protecting the rights
and privileges of minors and married women
will be shaken to its very centre.
The report of the committee appointed to
examine and report on the condition Of the
railroads, in which the State is interested, give
fattering account Of the progression Of the
work on the New Orleans and jackson road.
The cars will by the first of January next, be
running from New Orleans to jackson.
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

The City Council of Philadelphia has fol-
lowed the example of Boston and New York,
and appropriated thirty-six thousand dollars
for the erection in that city of fire and police
alarm telegraph This is capital movement,
and We hope to see the City Council of New
Orleans, when the city treasury is repicnished,
establish the alarm telegraph here.
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

Dorothy Wordsworth, the only sister of
VIM. Wordsworth, the poet, died at Ryda,
Mount, in Westmoreland, on the 25th of jan
uary, in her eighty-fourth year. She was born
on Christmas Day, It'll, and from girlhood
though not from childhoodD was the constant
and chosen associate of her illustrious brother,
wordsworth was as fond of his sister as Chas,
Lamb was Of his sister. Mary Lamb lived
single, SO did Dorothy Wordsworth. Both had
poetic tastes and sensibilties, both were fond
Of poetry, and both suggested subjects to their
respective brothers which have had benefi.
cal effect upon our literature.
Mr. Wallace, Of Philadelphia, who has lust
returned from Laguayra, has succeeded in
making contract with the Venezuelan 20.
vcrnment for alease of Al islands on the coas,
Of Venezuela, which are said to be the richest
deposits Of guano in the world
By order of the Government, Mr.. James
Jarvis, Of the Gosport Navy Yard, is in Wash
ington, exhibiting the results of various cxper
inents in regard to the 'Teredo" or marine
worm, SO destructive to vessels in southern
sections Of our Countryside effects of thci,
operations on different paints, wood and metals
Mr.. J. thinks that three coats Of good whit,
zinc paint would effsctually check their devas.
tsticns
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28
FRIDAY, Feb. IS.

~ La - E1s1D1k11 &S0' - y
\ SENAfE-Senatem met pursuant to adjourn
ment Senators answered to their names.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Guion. journal read
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

- A Washington dispatch to the New
York Tribune says: Notwithstanding the late
depressing news from Cuba, The Fillibusters do
not give it up SO. With the fate Of Lopez
before their eyes, they mean to get Cuba, with.
out the consent of the Cubans, if necessary
The Junta at New York have made arrange
ments to buy the steamer United States, which
formerly ran to Navy Bay, and expect to have
another one before long"
MEDALS FROM FRANCE FOR AMER1cANs.-In
July last, it will be remembered, the French
steamer Chimere put into Norfolk, having a
great many Of her crew suffering from yellow
fever, where every attention was paid to the
patients by the chief surgeon Of the naval hos
pital, DR.. T. Williams, and also DR.. James
Harrison. The French government having
been made aware Of their praiseworthy con-
duct, by decree of January 7th, DR.. William
son has been rewarded with gold medal Of
the largest size, and DIR. Harrison with another
gold medal Of honor of first class.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-23
NO WORD FOR HOME.

Is it true that the French have no word correspond.
ing to our " home I" If so, how significant OF the
tempers and tastes Of that versatile and volatile peo'
pie. They live TO enjoy the visible and material OF
earth, not the contemplativc and IDEAL They live TO
visit, to talk, TO hear, to be amused, 10 be excited, to
be admired-and thus find their chief pleasure outot.
doors, in the midst OF the beau monde. Home,
though dear to them, does not occupy that rst place
in the affections which we accord TO IL. Hence,
while we have given it the suftest and sweetest name
in our language they have scarcely werewIh to de-
slgnate it. p.-;.;.
As illustrative Of the pecuiarities, ol farsians es
pecialIy, in this respect we will mension simpi' IN
ciden, as it was told to us by one who was there
Monsieur B-was in love with Madamolselle c.
lie visited her constantly and might have been be-
loved in return. Her fathers mansion was iashioh'
able and delightful resort. And Monsieur b was
the enved Of all his bon. .camarades. AT length, mat
,ers continuing as they were for months and months
one of his friends asked him in some surprise why he
did not marry Mademoiselle C.. An, mon Dien!'
replied he, "Wond you have ME deprive myself o.
the only pleasant place have to go TO II
How could sucha fellow appreciate the quiet sweets
of "home7 Yet such is Paris. And as parls' 80 is
France
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-23
BUSINESS NOTICES.

DRs A. G. G. T.. J. LEAGUES SToRE.-The full
and admirable advertisement of the Drs. TEAGuE is
referred TO with particular Medical gentlemen
throughout the District would do we'll to observe it
closely The ladies should look TO ioo if ;hey desire
elegant perfumery The hest thanks Of this establish
ment are due our friends of the Drugstore for the
treat o. delicious iced Soda, with which were all
RECALLED a day or two since. That SODA Fount is q
great institution.
GRAY BROTHERS, AUGUSTA, GA.-These favorie
merchants are closing out and selling of at New
York cost, for cash. Here is fine portunity for Tip
top bargains. Call and see them, every body
WM. II. CRANE, AUc UsTA, GA.-See also the new
advertisement of this old House. He offers great in
dncemrnts TO purchasers and should command, as
doubtless lie will, liberal share Of our Edgcfied Gus
tom
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-23
COM N u NICATION
FEW WORDS ON THE SUCCESSION coNTRo-
VERSY.
by NEos EPIscopo:

BY NEOS EP1sCOPOS.
OuR own department" being filled up and the
paper struck of, we have requested small space in
the inside Of the paper, to say that cannot con-
sent to discuss the question any further, except upon
two conditions. First that all communications on
this subject be addressed to our department" and
thus subjected to our inspection before being pub.
lishcd. Secondly, that such communications pro.
fess at least to be original. If the publishers and
inside Editor see fit to republish all the Roman
Catholic literature, from Hildebrand to the =" I'm
maculate Conception" it surely is no concern Of
ours. That is matter entirely between the parties
Blu, for our own part we have too much work on
hand, to consume time in writing replies to the stale
and stereotyped and thousand times refuted essays
and homilies, about ecclesia docens," the Rock"
the keys" ct id omne genus. We say this not
from any feeling of i'll humor, much less of dsre-
spcct to the gentleman that furnished the article
signed INouIaER;" for we esteem him for the as
sociations of Lang syne," and know him to be a
man of talents.
We also would respectfully request the publica-
ton OF the communication signed PREsDYTER," on
the inside, as we had no space for it in our "de-
partmcnt."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-23
DEATH OF D. j. aIcCORD.

We learn with regret that this eminent South Caro-
lnian has been gathered to his fathers. Politically
unaspiring, Mr.. McCoRD yet possessed, in higher
degree perhaps than any man in cur State since
LEGARE, that combination Of legal political and lite
rary lore which characteristics the scholar par crcel-
lence. He was ut ore time an active laborer in the
outer fields of human effort, and always commanded
respect for his independence and information. But OF
late years, he had retired from the garsh walks
Of life and devoted himself 10 quiet proseshion OF
those studies which had ever been tile charm of his
existence Article after article in the Southern Reue,u
has evnced the kind and character of these abors.
Their polish, their philosophy, their erudion have
not been unobscrved by the most casual readers Of
that publication. They have endearcd TO many the
name of D. J. McCoRD, and will result in connecting
his name with the history of his State and Country
We tender our brief tribute the memory of one, who
if neither statesman leader in matters Of poili.
cal strife, has yet done than many such aspiran.s
by illustrating his young coun,ymen the high char.
acter of the gentleman and the scholar.