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bush in the thicket part Of the swamp,
close to the road which James must pass
on his return, and tlere await the result.
CHAPRER III.

CHAPRER III.
The long and weary hours were pas
sed in silence till he sun had descended
almost to the weaern hills, but still he
came not.
Steel and his boys had not been seen, and
johnson was beginning to think that the
girl had been deceived, when a rustling
was heard in the bushes, and the "cow-
boys" stood before them. They were all
armed with muskes, and looked as though
something had gone wrong ith wthem.
"l'll be darned If this amt too bad"
said Steele, leaning on his gun: "unles,
he comes soon we shall have to give it up
and 60 home"
This was said in low, clear tone, and
distinctly heard by Johnson and his COM
rades. .
Amt it shocking to think that ones
old neighbors are plotting against HIM"
For my part cant bear the thoughts Of
it," whispered Richard.
LET US show ourselves and CHALLENGE
them to fair fight" said Henry.
mo replied Johnson, II had rather not,
the boys are not so much to blame, and
even he may yet relent."
"He will not come tonight, for there
has already been plenty Of time, if he had
left the camp" said Steele, as he shoul-
dered his gun; come, we will 60 back
and return Monday"
They then marched away in the direc-
tion Of home, leaving johnson and his
friends alone in the woods.
"Do you think that they will come back,
then!' inqui:ed Richard.
~ fear so" vas Jchnson's calm reply.
$50 do |, remarked Henry, at any
rate we had better be on hand, and ready
for them"
This was agreed to, and they returned.
as it was now dark, and there was no oc-
casion for their staying longer in the
swamp.
We have seen johnson at his work
that evening, and observed that his fam-
ly were yet unconscious Of danger.
The Sabbath was passed in the usual
quiet manner. Johnson knew that his
son would not return on that day, and
the family went to church. In the even
ing, the old ca,echism was taken up,
and "chief end Of man." was Discus
sed.
Moses. though answering by the book,
felt his mouth water as he turned towards
the huge pumpkin rie which was placed
on the table, and felt, in spite Of his words
that the article in question had consdera-
ble to do with his existence.
Abel had so for relented from his pre-
vious intention, as to share the apple
which he had stolen the night before,
with his brother, on condition that he
should say nothing to dad" about it.
Ruth was "well slicked up" in her
best, and though expecting beau, look
ed as innocent and unconscious as if she
had not yet learned the meaning of the
word.
In those days early courtships and mar
riages were not consi lered SO "fatal" as
now, and keeping company with half a
dozen was not thought so proper as in this
age Of refinement. Nature, was thought
worthy Of consultation in this as in other
matters.
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of taking new course for the:rest of the

way.
20, yes, by all means; understand" ;"
said his mate; Ego ahead, l will keep on
through the swamp forest.
johnson and his trusty comrades had
taken their former station, and were anx-
iously waiting the appearance of James
when the loud report of a musket at
short distance startled them.
They sprang forward in the direction
of the sound, and, o, God what sight
for fathers eye! There he lay covered
with blood, while thee ruffians, painted
black, stood at little distance, and the
foremost was loading the gun which he
had just discharged.
ayes, 1t is he," said Johnson, almost
frantic with grief and rage, as he caught
sight Of the vest which his son had worn
away.
Quickly raising the rifle TO his shoulder
he fired, before Steele, who saw his dam
ger, had time to get behind tree.
He fell, and his sons were about to re.
turn the FIRE; but the old hunters were
too quick for them, and the balls from
their rifles pierced the vitals of wre.ched
culprits.
Johnson dashed forwari, and raised the
head Of the soldier, but dropping it in
stantly, he staggered and almost fell to
the ground. In a moment he kneeled,
and raising his eyes to heaven, thanked
God that it was not his son.
Steele was not yet dead, and Richard
kneeling beside him, was wett:ng his lips
with little water which he had brought
in his canteen.
He had not yet spoken, but groaning
deeply, had kept his eyes fixed on the
soldier he had shot.
Henry now turned over tho body, and
Steele had full view of the face. With
fearful scream, he started forward, and
tried to rise but it was too late.
20, God, mercyr' he cried in anguish.
at have shot my own son!"
The miserable wretch had indeed shot
his own boy, who had returned from the
South, and joined the army few months
before, without his fathers knowledge.
Steele lived but few moments after
this fearful discovery, and those were mo-
meuts Of inexpressble suffering.
His second son died before him, but the
youngest, who was the least guilty, was
not mortally wounded.
lie was conveyed home, and surgeon
sent for. After a long and painful con-
hnement, he recovered, and leaving that
part of the country, settled in the West.
where he became respectable and virtu-
Gus citizen.
Emily, the little girl whose service had
proved so valuable, was taken into john
sons family, and adopted by him. She
married well, and lived long, proving her.
self as remarkable for wisdom as this ad-
venture seemed to promise.
The vest, which had been so fatal to
the weaTer and his friends, was given by
James TO his comrade only a few days be-
fore. 1t was long preserved in the fami-
ly, and after James had grown old, lie
would often take his grandchildren on his
knees, and by the cheerful blaze of the fire
in the long winter eve, tell them the story
OF "rhe Cowboys, or, The Fatal vest."
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~ A good man is influenced BY God
himself and has kind CT divinity within
him.
ED There Is in this life no blessing
affectiou-it soothes, II hallows. alleyistes
and subdues.
~ II you have anytbinz 70 do, do
10: bot Il you hayn't anything TO d., for
Heavens sake keep out Of mischief.
~ Every second ofssime, ,boughoas
the busy hours Of the day, and during
the silence Of night. an immortal soul 3
passing from lime iaio eternity,
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sign time for the special consideration of Naval

sign time for the special consideration Of Naval
business.
Of what was intended. He could no, perceive any
thing wrong in the action Of the Naval Committee.
The House refused 10 excuse him
Mr. CUTTING, from the judiciary Com ni.tse, re-
ported joint resoutiOn, 0sspprovitg and oisafirm
ing the &C, Of the nne.o'a iepslature incorporat.
ing the Minnesots and North Westsrn Railroad Com
psuy, approved Of OF the eth OF March last. He a.
laced 70 recent euit in Minnesota concerning this
company which was very short time since hastily
decided against the United States. The DistricA
torDey Of the Territory was dfnis sed from Office for
bis conoUct 10 the premises go 600 scres OF lsnd
were involved. The Governor who signed tbs blD,
and the Secretary Of State who certified IT, were 10 be
benetosies. IL nothing bu' this appeared, the reso
luton should be pared wi,hou, further debate.
Mr.. HUGHES said the DisTict-At orney was not
removed He believed him Nr. Warrenl 10 be
bigh-minded and honorable gentleman, who would do
nothing - cast sbsd)~ Of disgrace on his conduct.
lie asked the House 10 delay action until NJ. Warren
can be beard from in seifdeferse
Nr. CUTTING replied il was one Of the most fla
grant frauds ever attempted to be perpetratsd on
tie Government. There should be no delay in action
on the subject.
Mr.. LANE Oregon was convinced the Minnesota
bin conceived in sin and brought forward in in
Mr.. CUTTING referred Mr. Hughes 70 a document
from the Attorney General Of the United States, by
which it i'll be seen that Mr. Warren has bsen dis
missed from Office.
Mr. HUGHES was not opposed TO the passage of
the resolutioD He merely desired that M Wsrrens
case sboud not be prejudged.
Dir. CUTTING so understood him
The resolution passed.
Mr.. CUTTING reported a joint resolution disap-
proving and disffrml the act Of the MiDnesota LIE.
gslature incorporating Transit Railroad Company
approved OF the day az tie other act and de-
ciaripg il void and Of no effect" The Governor
and Secretary OF the Territory were likewise benef
Charles unCer this act.
TIE lefcluiion passed by vote Of ll6 against 10.
;rfo toe on
afteraaId passing the bill enabling the people OF Ore
eon Territory 70 form Constitution and STATE Gov-
eminent, end for their admission into the Unoni
Joint resolution sppropi.,ing for Libraries in the
Territories. and bill establishing MIltry Posts "a
Mirnesots Nebraska and Kanses-wheu the House
adjourned.
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HousE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The SPEAKER laid before the House the feso,u
fons If the PenDsyl vanis Legislature, asking for an
expedition 10 be sent to the Arctic Seas in search OF
DIR. KsDes party. Referred 10 the Committee on
Nsvai AHairs. ,
ND the Senate's resolution authorizing the Secretary
az the Navy TO send steamer and tender TO the re-
lief nv rescue of Dr. Kane He briefly explained that
the m On of the expedition in dagger OF Starvation
as tn provisions viii not extend han way through
the coming summer and owing 10 smith Soun1 not
bekg open, they cannot return. hesoluton passed.
TEXAS CREDITORS BILL.
On motion of Mr.. BRECK NRIDGE, the Texas
Creditors bill made the special order Tor 'ne ON
OF February. -,
Nj TAYLOR Tenn introduced a bill eslaolish-
inc q uniform rule of Naturalization, and repeating
Certain acts here ioore passed tha, subject ana Tor
other purposes. Referred to the COMMITTEE On Inc
judiciary. 49,. -.
On motion Of Mr.. RrFfIN tie Committee on
Commerce was instructed 10 inquire whether further
Legislation s required TO prevent fraud In the veru-
cation 0f foreign inv ices
Mr. WALBRIDGE obtained unanimous consent
10 otr the folio wing resolutions which were reierreu
10 the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Rsorsd That the recent Naval Exposition to Japan which
resulted ia the treaty concluded the St Of March Is Of gea
value 70 che So@ner.l Interests Of The eou,Fr and he G
recessis eotdaeed the nesouaton, is entitled &c ue
Rs,orsd fh. the further extension Of eOmmsrci. IN
.scU,.s WIN ,ns as, o. primary imp sncs 70 the pope
PomS this object b. tskns treaty spn
Ssrs Nth the view TO more general extension O .ds
Course 18th uose nations
Mr. B0COCK asked to be excused from serving on
Ne Committee on Naval Affairs for the reason that
bills ma,ured with great care by them last and this
ssssicn, had failed to be considered while matters of
zen Importance had special days assigned to them.
The bins contemplated important reforms on which
The public press and country calling for action. 1t
other business. At all events, it seemed Improper
Nat he should longer continue q member OF H.
several gentlemen appealed to him to Withdraw ns
Wansst, expressing hope that the House would as
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BE- endet until 'abcr "a victorious Loud ohseriasI
In former lecture gave pledge 10 the people 10
was this: promise sclemnly my honor that WI
by every means support home nsnvfsctsres; and
further promise that viii simsis,er this pledge 10
Others. Applause Let al vino are wiling 70 take
rssriv M sniu,ous sid Wa 'sken with three chsers
and r. pesied by rising. Now you hsve sl promised
20 tai that petse. voice: " No No have net
az ara IND f-ies az Order ORDER" Cali the
''rera,ive 81 Ie, al those who sre wiling TO take
ts's plscse take il when they &c, home.
DR.. MeE.heran concluded with the recitation OF
patriotic poem, which Was received with frequent
sra lOng-contnuei applause. Amid loud cries sos
Grant. " Grant"
Mr. RorEsT GRAvr took tie stand. He said: We
have heard a grea, deal about this English ars-
tocrscy but is there imperious rule in this coun-
try l. there DO tyranny here, I say now. that
there are men in this City who not oaly draw seven
per cent from the labor OF the county but also have
a ourrspcv which draws seven per cent. more. That
is the reason why we have misery here. Applause
say thst as true American citizen. scora the
i9sa tha, untrsmwelsc American labor cannot CON-
pete With pauper RIDDEN Europe. Cheers 1t 10
rerfect rcrsense | ask, il there no srs,ocracy
riding labor here Cheers snd Kisses. Great up
roar.
Mr.. FRAzrR attempted to address the meeting.
apparently sganst the sense Of the Chair. There
WAS much distubauee, and the gas was turned Of,
and the meeting thus terminated abruptly. SeverS
speakers spoke together in the dark and, after q
while few candles were brought, and one or TIVE
speeches were made describing the tar'f question
"a apoliticsl trick, and recommending land reform
SO the only remedy Cor the working classes.
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POLITICS AND PATRIOTISM

Mr.. y. II. WAISwRIGHr, son Of the late Bishop
Wainwright delivered lecture list evening, at Clia
ton Hall before the Mercantile Library Association.
on the sub;ec. Of "Politi,s and Patriotism" The
Lecture room was well filed with auditors. The led
tur,r commenced by CHANGING at the character of Poll
tics ard tiio,ism in the times OF the American
Revolution; and said that the only motive which ac-
tuated Our orefsthers in political affairs was to 60
cure the greatest good to the country; Politics thsa
was SYNONYMOUS with Patriotism; but, at this day, Q
politician was chaser after spoils and self emou-
ment seeking not The good of his country but self-
agcrsud yens n'-and the machinery of Politics was
SO charged that the founders would scarcely recox
nze il. In former times Politics had been unprohta-
be and the better css of citizens hsd ceased 70 IN
terest themselves iii political affairs cevofng t1er en-
erges to the accumulation OF weslth-they had let the
Goddess OF Liberty crumble and tall from her pedes-
tai and erected golden calf instead-and the result
was that the management and control oil poilncA
afors had fallen into the hauds OF row dies ana Aliens
Mr. W. attributed much OF the political corruption AZ
percent existing in this country TO the fact that
foreigners we're allowed all the privileges OF citizen
ship before they fitted TO possess them lie as
suned that foreigner might make an active polti-
cisp but that be could never become patriot; Tor,
as the heart of naturally cngs to the ASSOCIATIONS
of his fsthe RAND be will always be stranger to tnas
hearty interest in the welfare Of an adopted country
which il felt by sou of the soil. foreigner, De-
fore he is allowed the privileges of citizenship should
be educated 10 repubcsnsm, that be msy DO able TO
compr, bend the aim, objects and interests OF the
country; and nothing inside of one generation would
suffice for THE At this day 1t may be too late TO de-
deprive foreign immigrants OF the political privileges
we nave bestowed upon them but II is not TOO lAte 70
rreyert the abuse of these privileges In conclusiena
The lecturer sppesled to the more respectable and
educated class of citizens, who had concerned them
seves go little of late with politics to throw OH ther
apathy and become active politicians, That tnere may
be more patriotism and less corruption In govern
mental affairs.
Many passages Of the lecture were exceedingly elo-
quent and ELECTED loud applause from the AUDIENCE
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ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTHDAY or
THOMAS PAINE.

The One Hundred and Eighteenth Anniversary OF
the Birthday of Thomas Paine was celebrated with
great spirit at the Chinese Assembly Rooms last
evening by ball ard supper Over four hundred
terSuus were pr---n. roari- oil Of them odmrer or
disciples Of the great Free.Thinker.
The early part of the evening passed in the
ballroom where lively music, bright faces and trip
ping feet made the hours fly swiftly by At midnight
an inteTmssion in the dancing took place, ana tne
quests adjourned TO the supper room, where full JUS
lice was done 10 the excellent viands provided.
After supper, the President, DIR. OLIVER HULL, de.
liyered on address on the acts and character Oh
Paine He concluded with:
TKonas Pafnehe author and hero Of the American ksve'
lup The eirteresed patriot noble philantbops tho
founder of true Rsputlics an principles Music
Second regular toast:
Derayied Lfbrat--They have done their duty.
Aid PIscX, Of " illamsburgb, responded.
The Pyoss. ,.,I
Mr. VAN responded, in brief but pithy speech.
Toasts and speeches followed, from Mrs kosE asd
others after which the guests returned to the bali
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TIE ROCK ISLAND QUESTION.

cor,eFpondenee OF The n. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Saturday, Jan. q, leo1
A question of some political as well as legal
interest is to be brought before Judge Mclean, in
this city, on the oath of next month, unless Con-
eress should dispose Of it before that time oya
declsratory act. 1t relates to the bridging of the
Mississippi. between Rock Island City, in Illi-
noip, and Davenport, in Iowa.
Under charter from the State OF Missouri
the Rock Island Bridge Company commenced
operations Just about year ago. They we're au'
thorzed to build bridge and cOnnectis BY rail-
road with any railroad terminating in that neigh
borhood. They formed q Junction consequently
with the Rock Island and Chicago Railroad,
which accommodates the travel from the At
lantic, snd the Mississippi and MISSOURI Ril-
road, which helps the travellers on toward the
Pacific. The Bridge is very important Ink IN
the great national highway that is to connect g.
some future time Portland with San Francisco.
Lying in the Mississippi, just q: the point OF
crossing, is an island of some 500 acres, which
belongs partly 10 the United States. A good many
years ago Congress sold fractional section OF !:
to George Davenport, settler who had gained
the present session moreover, it has passed Oll
unanimously giving some thirty acres of II to an,
other squatter by the name Of Sears, who aad
earned II by his Improvement Of the Mississippi IN
that neiehborhood. The rest ofthe island is dere-
lie; and abandoned. There was at one time fort
there of rude construction, and some ruins OF 1t
are still extant: but the island has been OF no
value for military purposes for the last quarter
of a century. and was formally and nnally aoah-
doned for any such use yesrs ago, by TWO or tnree
Secretaries of War in succession.
Lying in this state, the State Of Illinois thought
she could use it at all events for purposes OF tran
sit, and under her authority the Bridge Company
has graded il for its connecting links OF rairoad,
under law Of the United States giving a righ' =,
way in such cases. But here comes the pIncn. IL
is not the pelicy of the Southern men with souln
ern principles and the Northern men OF no prlnei,
pie at ali, in the Administration, TO perm.
Northern route to the Pacific to get In iulI pins.
before the Southern line is under way; hiT Tn.
must yield the pas to the Mesa valley s!.,u dus
millions of dollars are nothing to make .ro.s
on for Southern road. but the right Of way aelo's
a desert and abandoned island is too valuable
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MARINE AFFAIRS.
W III :
room.
THE SHIP SULLIVAN.


Correspondence Of The N Y. Tribune
OS BOARD SHIP SULLIVAN, Jan. 70, 1855.
The ship is breaking down more than before. We
have got out 400 bales cotton 10 bbls -four and
casks RECALL much damaged. No prospect Of saving
tie ship, bat all the cargo will be saved, though
much damaged. On the 2ith, on leaving the ship,
Capt. Ellis, Capt. Mitchell and The crew had to 90
across the Inlet to get to a house, wind blowing
perfect gale ard showing 70 heavily that you could
not see half mile. After rowing across the Inlet,
as much as crew could possibly do, they had to
walk two miles against the wind and snow. Capt.
Mitchell Ellis and the bosts crew hardly reached
the house alive Yesterday, on going 10 the SUPP
had to row back against N w. wind the ice ffozs
en- their clothes in many places two inches thick.
Who would not be wrecker!
Your, ~ DohiNI'
ALLEGED SLAyER.-ID the csee Of J.. krsft, other
wise Feette arrested az having fitted out and sailed
"a captaip 10 the coast of Africa the schr Advance.
Of ibis port. said Kraft, f., being under indict-
pept for the ofFepse at Richmond Va there appears
TO be some doubt as TO the identity Of the individual
a.rssted and be has been admitted to bsiI.
CASE OF TIE STEAMBOAT MAssAcHusETrs.-The
tearch was Continued yesterday, with viewto sseer-
tanning &c 10 the existence Of firearms &c, on board;
bn, re did not learn that any had been discovered.
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After TIE capital Of the Company was limited TO
$3.50 0oo the bill was ordered to third reading.

After TIE capital Of the Company was limited to
$3.50 600 the bill vas ordered to third reading.
TIE PANAMA RAILROAD.
The Panama Railroad bin was ordered 20 q third
reading
Mr. BROOKS remarked that much del.y had bseu
experienced by this b-a delay luxurious to the pub
lie s. well az 10 the Company. This delay hsd be3n,
thus far consented 20 by him Mr.. r. through colr-
tefy toward the Senator from the Hid, Nj. Bar
WHO bad desired delay the ground that be expected
inform alton on the subject which would siren ythen
bis opposition 70 the bill. A long time bad elapsed
since this reouet wss FIST made tu. Do Information
had yet been laid before TIE Senate. AZ farther d.
Law would Re very Injurious he felt compelled 20 AK
that the bin be ordered TO third reading, though be
promise rot TO press II 20 tna reading t ne csus-
ter from the lid appears 10 biz seat
SECOND STATE LUSArGc ASYLUM.
The bill to locate second SAFE Lunstc Asylum
was then taken up in Committee Of the Whole; and
amended by increasing the Com mission 70 foe I'D
tbe names Of JOSEPH Mulhn, OF J5isr;Oni and Mr..
BOYD. Of Whitehall. Third reading.
igTRrCAS POLITICAL STATISTICAL ASSOCIATIONS.
Mr.. WHITNEY introduced the following bill:
Ccrp.lus Cooper {. Edwards Lestzr william IT, Oedoey,
}s., W yoi h's Ts W VIII P.. H.ay
Gpss W saith Oliver waden. John c. Wo ydruH. sad
.o.b may hseA-i en ~P 55 ss 2 by
lie psme Of The American Pc tca statistic Asoeision Or
~ poltiS, ,,ses q be country .od Of sing
knowledge relative the various issues and doctrines
b. means Of boohs, lectures ceoiie' paosAea
SIC For the purposes aforesaid the sai .sl
sbs il the third tide Of the eighteenth chapter
Of the frat Ps q The Rey.ss statutes 90 f1t - n
PM the real and persona which the said As0Ia
ss be suhozed to take hold AID and above
shall ue exceed en- sonnt the clear yearly
sc 5 Tie officers Of the said Association shall be pssi
dsrt two viz, piesioents coTresPoS Is and reco.o ser
tine be proyiosi by the Laws OF said A'soeis-ou
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Total. ......s''.'''''''''
.nprsrs NApE os SUNDAY.
AuesD.

Tote.
OF the arrests we're for drunkenness, for grosx
;p,o1icstion, drunken and dsorderiy, II Tor dsor-
derly conduct, and the balance for throwing mov-
balls, burglary, larceny, &C.; making total Of IL
persons altogether arrested for being under the aaa-
snee ofE9ucr.
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.rrrnNnnN SESSION.

The resolution Of Mr.. WAGER was adopted
The Temperance bill was taken up ~ Commil'es
and the motion of Mr. Coleman TO strike out the sec
ond clause, was lost and the section amended go es
70 give The appointing power to town agents y super
wise and Justices Of the town, so far as the county
is concerned instead of the County JUDGES All Inc
amendments were voted DOWN.
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statements:

The LIQUOR BUsTsEss LAST SOsDAr.-The Police
returns yesterday morning showed the following
slateuents