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LETTER FROM EX-SENATOR snRR1nN.

We give, in another part of to,dsy's paper,
liberal extracts from a letter recently addressed
10 the people of Georgia by the Hon. John Mac
pherson Berrien, whose reputation as patriot
and statesman has been established for more
than q third OF a century, during all Of which
time he has stood In the front rank Of the emil
nent men the South has sent to Washington to
adern and dignity our national councils. Tbs
opinions of such a. man are entitled to great
weight, especially with his countrymen in this
section Of the Union. His large public services,
his venerable years and great intellect, all en-
title him to a respectful and careful hearing.
According to car reading, his arguments in
favor Of Americanism are irresistible, and must
carry conviction to the mind of every honest
man, be he alien or native. He speaks mildly,
as becomes sage adviser, but that adds to, in
stead of detracting from the argument.
" We hope it will be carefully read and extern
sively circulated. When such men counsel the
South to stand by the American organization,
would it not be best for the South to take heed
1t seems to that the path Of safety lies in fol
lowing the advice of her oldest, most capable
and truest statesmen.
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sIcKNEss IN CANTON, MIss.By telegraphic
dispatch received by our toWnsman, DR.. ]. s..
Copes, from the Mayor of Canton, late last
evening, we are informed that the sickness is
still alarmiDgly on the increase Mr.. Drane,
the Mayor, calls upon DR.. G.. to come to Canton
as soon as possible, and we understand that he
will respond to this call of his friends and for
mer fellow-citizens by leaving town on this
evenings boat His duties as city physician
will be committed to eminent members Of the
profession, who will fulfil them during his alb
sence.
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MISSISSIPPI. The Natohez Courier of Satur.
day states that there is very little fever in thai
town, only one fatal case having occurred
within i've days
The Viokcburg papers Of Thursday inform us
that,the fever was then increasing. The Wing
publishes the following dispatch ne
Canton, Sept. 19.-The fever is on the in.
crease Two deaths occurred last night. Thirty
new bases are reported to have broken out
within the last forty eight hours. 8aSs pr
A bale of cotton took fire on the cars from
jackson to Vioksburg on Wednesday, and be-
fore the flames could DO arrested two care and
about rs bales were consumed l5 $40 9 Es
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The officers Of the Grand Turk hays our
thanks Tor lste st. Louis paper. g.
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For VIcKsRuRa - The fast and elegant steam
boat Princessthe BELIEF ats O'Clock
this evening for the above intermediate iandnss
Passengers will fnd Capt Holmes and his beat everything
that travellers desire In their wsy. as al
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We are indebted 10 the clerk Of the Ane
steamer sulsana for late Louisville papers.
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DAINTS-AM kinds for sale by iss
III ssi4Ia A4pSLAagAyg& co., "a Magazine s,rss
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APPOINTMENTS.

New Orleans, Sept. Il, 1855.
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AUCTION SALES.
Crescent Mutual Insurance Company.

OFFICE IN THEIR BUILDINGS, CORNER OF
CAMP ST AND COMMERCIAL. PLACE.
MARINE, RiyER AND FIRE IINsuRANoE.
sFse company hsvs the following assets,
Invested In Bond and Mortgage property worth double
ths amount loaned thereon .Ssssols 90
Leans On Bank and other socts.... essss0o
hiis hsesivabs bsbs Noiss for Premiums 1881
Invested In Real rsse Estimated value
ue or rfemuns in course OF Collection b0sss 65
Scrip from ohsr comPans estimated ssss 90
.aan On hshe' l0os4s -
-
& fosai As'ea. sse 40
tTHOs. A., ADAMS. President.
,. GEO. JONAH, Vice Prssidsu,.t
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"a hope, q name, ~.

They too would rather die than shame,
So far as the religious question is concerned,
1t is disposed Of, tersely and Significantly, as
foliews: as
But You may reply religion IS threatened by this
American party. L always of opinion that mans
rssiqn was peeoty independent Ct external eootnser
invisible compact between creator and creature
sAnhea ~ approving COINCIDENCE and III founded on the
,mmntAns promises on heaven Ncaunot be subvertei by
n@sr agency II it survived the shocks of persecution
pr centuries sarhy power can now assa it,
The foregoing argument meets and covers the
whole question at issue 1t is an eloquent and
forcieie sindlcation Of the American cause, and
We trust win be read and pondsrsd over BY all
The American patriot., 1855-07-21
Judge Merrick is not found among the fore

Judge Merrick is not found among the fore
most in the defence, then will we confess that
we have been sadly deceived in the purposes
of our party, and worse in the man in whom
the people of the State have imposed their full
lest confidence.
A few general remarks respecting the char
acter of Judge Merrick and we close.
He came to this Parish when quite a young
man, dependent. entirely, we believe, upon the
practice of his profession for livelihood. By
dint of the most untiring devotion to his BUSH
ness, he gradually rose to the head Of the bar
in this 7th Judicial District, which enviable
position he maintained till called to the Bench
last fall.
He has never engaged in politics, is one Of
the most accomplished scholars in the State,
reading and speaking the German and French
languages with as much facility as his own
mother tongue. Besides is conversant with
the classics, Spanish and Italian. He sustains
an unimpeachable moral character, and the
people have done wisely in elevating him to
the highest position in their Judiciary system.
The American patriot., 1855-07-21

az Col. Oakley, a strong anti American,
has been defeated by VIM. P. Converse, (native)
in the 9Th Ward Of the city of New Orleans,
for Alderman. The American party won the
day by the very handsome majority of over
six hundred and fifty votes.
Such result to come off just in the wake of
the late judicial election, in which the city
gave Elgec such heavy vote, looks little
singular The only way in which the thing
can be accounted for, is, that the contest be-
tween Merrick and Elgee did not turn upon
party issues; and consequently the result was
not fair test of the relative strength of the
opposing parties.
Had this contest turned upon party issues,
between the Natives and old fogies, the latter
would have been defeated by such a majority
as was never heard of before in the history of
our State elections.
1t is confidently predicted that in our No
vember elections the old fogies will be routed
with an overwhelming defeat, the height and
depth of which it is not now possible even to
imagine.
The American patriot., 1855-07-21

Tunnel. UNDER THE NIAGARA RWER.-Thc
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser is again urg-
ing the construction of tunnel under Niagara
river. The place selected for the tunnel is the
shortest crossing between Fort Erie and the
ferry. Tnc river flows over a bed of solid
stratitied rock, and is twenty feet deep at the
proposed site. Estimated cost $500, 900.
The American patriot., 1855-07-21

H By reference to our advertising list the
reader will find the card of our old friend E. G.
Kiblinger, who still continues the practice Of
the daguerrean art in Jackson. We have not
yet had an opportunity to look at his speci-
mems, but every one who has examined them
report most favorably Of their life-like exact
ness in appearance. Those of our friends and
patrons who "would catch the shadow ere the
substance flies," we recommend them to call
at Mr.. Kiblinger's daguerrean gallery where
the thing will be done up to their entire satis-
faction.
The American patriot., 1855-07-21

To "ALpHoNzo." Your poetry has been re-
ceived, but it is contrary to all rule to pub
lish without knowing the true name of the
Author. Give US your true name and then
we will examine your effusion with view
to publication.
To "HARRY LANE"-Your communication is
we'll written in the main, and will do you
much credit, but it contains some rough
places in the plot which should be smoothed
up before published. These are perhaps
oversights and would have the effect to de-
stroy much Of the interest which the Novel
office-our corrections will be pointed out,
and when rewritten we will publish with
pleasure.
The American patriot., 1855-07-21

~ w. G. McELwEE, Esq, has psesented
us with stalk Of corn containing two full
grown ears upon the same joint Of the stalk
Quite an anomaly in its way.
The American patriot., 1855-07-21
The RED RIVER RAFT.-The Washington
Ark. Telegraph of the 4th inst, saws:

Col, Fuller, of the U. S. Typographical Corps
of Engineers, accompanied by Mr. Norvell, his
assistant, arrived in our village on Monday
evening Col. Fuller is en- route to Louisville
to procure suitable boats and other necessary
machinery for his operations upon the raft and
bayou, and designs having them in the river
as soon as practicable. The work now in pro-
gress will be continued during the summer un.
der the superintendence Of Mr.. Novel;.
The American patriot., 1855-07-21

EPublic attention is directed to the cal
for railroad meeting, to take place on the
18th August, published in to-day's paper
The American patriot., 1855-07-21

Crops IN ARKANsAs-We received number
Of Arkansas papers yesterday, all of which
give very favorable accounts of the crops
corn, cotton and wheat The Camden Herald
says the corn crop is the finest ever raised in
that country. The Van Buren, Intelligencer
Of the 9th inst, says:
Our farmers have their wheat effectually
saved, the crop being largely over an average
one, and are now harvesting their oats; early
corn is beyond all contingencies, and late crops
need but one more good rain to ensure them.
From present prospects Crawford county can,
,fneeded: supply the whole river country with
breadstuffs.
A letter from Conway county, to the Little
Rock State Gazette, says the crops in that coun-
ty surpass, by far, any ever made since the
first settling of that region, and letter from
Lafayette county says the crops of corn and
cotton look very fine
The American patriot., 1855-07-21
NEW York. .Julv IA

The friends of the proposed
Rail Road connection between the Town Of
Clinton and the New Orleans, jackson and
Great Northern Rail Road earnestly solicit the
friends Of the contemplated improvement to
meet them in the Court House in the Town Of
Clinton, on
SATURDAY, 18th DAY OF AUGUST, 1885,
at IL o'clock, A. NJ, to devise the ways and
meana for cOnmapc;pr on1 norrvipr throuoh
The American patriot., 1855-07-21

~A fine open bowl Of cotton was handed
us last Thursday by r. H. Draughon, ESQ.,,
captured at the plantation Of Mr.. Nathaniel
Cobb, of this Parish.
The American patriot., 1855-07-21

The WHEAT CRoPs-The st. Louis Republi.
can, of the 10th inst, noticing the arrival of
new wheat, says:
We learn from all sides that the crops were
never better. Those who have traversed
this State, report them heavy; the tourists
through Illinois represent them abundant, while
others who have made round about trip to the
Atlantic taking Canada in the way, express the
most unbounded admiration at the immense
yield every where observable.
The American patriot., 1855-07-21

KANSAS LEGIsLAruRE.-A despatch from In
dcpcndedce, Mo-, to the St. Louis Evening
News, says:
The Kansas Legislature on the I'd inst.
Thomas johnson, of the Methodist Mission.
was elected President of the Council, and
Richard X. Reese, President pro tenn. j. A.
Holilerson was elected Secretary, Mr.. Grover
Assistant Secretary, DIR. j. S. Stringfellow
Speaker of the House, Mr.. Lislc Clerk, and
Mr.. Martin Assistant Clerk All the members
were admitted to their Seats with the certif-
cate of the Governor The contested election
will be tried this week. The Legislature will
adjourn to the Methodist Mission to-day.
The American patriot., 1855-07-21

means for commencing
work so much ncedet
w. H. Cobb,
Isaac N. Lemon,
David Barficld,
G. A. Ncafus,
+. Hardesty,
John Shelton,
VIM. G. Silliman,
Ddward Delony,
James H. Worsham,
G. w. Ober,
Frank & Pool,
j. G. G. Diamond,
H. B. Chase,
Seymour Taylor,
+. H. Hatch,
John F. Overton,
A. T. Rowley,
Norwood Tildon,
B. F. Clifford,
Henry Hawford,
A. Worms,
NJ. Meyer,
A. J. Going,
ID. G. Mcmillan,
+. B. Pettiss,
V. H. Dunn,
II. S. Nichols,
John M. Roberts,
G. H. Packwood,
VIM. Sadler,
Isaac N. DeLee,
J. A. Donnelly,
Eli S. Norwood,
r. F. Lucas,
T. H. W. Baynard,
G. W. Flenniken,
G. N. Somers,
A. B. McKie,
J. F. George,
w. Edgar Halker,
John P. Hauey,
Nauman & Strauss,
A. Schlenker,
|. I. Flynn,
S. w. New,
A. Levi, Bloom & {
w. D. Carter,
A. F. Currie,
Samuel Lee,
0. w. Adams,
Noel Norwood,
John East,
William East,
David Pipes, Sr.,
E. W. Donnegan,
H. Skipwith,
c. 7. Dunn,
Clinton, July, 81, l
The American patriot., 1855-07-21


meagre, there are others aspiring to be called
great, who, if measured by the same standard,
would be compelled to take a much lower rank
than would be comfortable to their ambition
The Editor of the Courier speculatcs quite
gravely on the future course of Judge Merrick
on the supreme bench, and institutes the stolid
inquiry, whether he will act in conformity to
the obligation he assumed whenhe united with
the "Know-Nothings, or whether he will be
governed by his oath of office, swearing to sup
port the Constitution of the State and the Uni
ted States. The writer must have penned this
part of his article Immediately after dinner,
when the machinery of the brain moves very
heavily, or he certainly would not have been
guilty of making such obtuse, insulting re-
marks.
Judge Merrick is gentleman of hish-toned
moral charactcr,-hc is well acquainted with
the Jurisprudence of the Statc,-he knows his
duty, and that duty he will execute. He will
eXpound the laws as he finds them, without
prejudice or partiality, recognizing no party
distinctions, or we are very much mistaken in
the man. That there is any conflict between
the allegiance man, as "Native~ \merican,
owes his party and that he owes tne State, we
fatty contradict, and will ever treat such in.
situations with the contempt they deserve II
any assault is ever made on the government
let it come from what quarter it may, and
The American patriot., 1855-07-21

all 1tueTlCAu uc COulu not calmly StGnu Dy aC
an election and see his vote neutralized by that
of a foreigner-a man in whose breast the wav-
ing of that starry banner, or the stirring
notes of our national airs, could call up no pat
riotic response. He did not mean the educated
foreigner, the intelligent mechanic and laborer,
but he alluded to those pauper hordes that
were thrown yearly, by thousands, upon our
shores, and overran the country like the lice
and frogs of ancient Egypt; it was of such as
these he spoke, and when he stood at the bal.
lot-box and bcheld one of these put in vote
to neutralize his, he felt how valueless was the
privilege he enjoyed of being called an Ameri-
can citizen.
Mr.. Pike then gave brief history of the
rise and progress of the Native American par
ty; alluded to Mr. Dcrbigny being previously
run in this State years ago as the Native Amer
lean candidate and to the fact that he had
then received but four hundred votes. He re-
called this fact to show how rapidly the party
had grown, and he hoped that it would contin-
uc to grow until America should be fully Amer
icanized and become entirely national in char
acter, and that we should be able to bequcath
to our childrens children country which was
continued in itself and free from all foreign in
huences.
Mr.. Pike left the stand and shouts of enthu-
siastic applause. The light had began to wane,
and an effort was made to adjourn the meeting
in order to give the ladies, of whom there was
a goodly number present, chance to retire,
but call was made for DR.. Harmon, who came
forward and made a few eloquent remarks upon
the general principles ofthe organization, which
were attentively listened to and we'll received.
After which the meeting adjourned with three
cheers for the platform, and half dozen
more for SAM
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williamsburg city News.

FEMALE IN THE CONFIDENCE BUSINESS On Saturday
aiterIoon Mr. Hess butcher at the corner of Graham
avenue and Wyckof street, robbed of $780, under
circumstances of an aggrava'ing nature. About ten
days since, young German woman having an infant In
ber arms called 1T the shop of Mr. Hess and asked to
be directed 10 the residence OF Mr.. Myers grocery.
On receiving the information left but subse-
quspty returned and said that he the man she
was oOl for and, further that over to go
Ii h.t aid from Mr.. Myers With whom che wa acquainte
having arrived in New ork pennies ss and
had to leave her luggage security her board Mr.
Bess took compassion upon the poor woman aud offered
her asylum under his roof for the present Ths
woman remained there until Saturday when TAX ng al.
Of the absence Of Mrs Hess she stole the
ron bureau drawer In upper room, aud absconlei
Oh inquiry yeser ay IL was ned that stories
told BY the woman regard 10 her baggage were false
and the probability Ia the affair regular confidence
game
TuRNyKRfINs.--The second anniversary OF the vii.
lssburg Turnverens Ia to be celebrated to-day Mon
day. Early in the morning the members viii pro iced
TO he Peck slip ferry and receive delegations from ,im
lar associations from New York. They VIII also be
Joined BY the sanaerbund and other associations At
Military Hall, In Even street, address will be de.
veIed by the chief OF the association The several
ceties will then march to Walters Hotal on the New
town plank road where they viii spend the day in aym-
nasuc exercises, Instrumental music, and other ause-
ments,
ATrTnFT TO KILL.-A woman named Anna suydam.
residing In the Fourteenth ward appeared yesterday
against man residing in the ward charging him
with assaultng and beating her with deadly weapon
with intent to kill warrant issued for his arrest
INSULTING PEOPLE rmE SrRnT.-A fair specimen o.
losfer, named John McNulty, vas arrested late on
saturday night by officer weseraed Of the sixth police
district Tor insulting people the street He vas res
teIday taken before Alderman Eames, and 6ned ".
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Naval Intelligence.
OUR NAVAL CoHkEsPON DENCE.

SHANGHAE March Q, 1855.
The United States steam frigate Powhatan, which
arrived here short time back, brings the American
Japan treaty duly certified in charge of Com nander H.
a. Adsms who proceeds overland Washington by next
mall The Powbatsn relieves the vandala which goea to
Hong Kong 10 recruit reft. The vandaia has been
lying off the foreign settlement over niae months
derDg great aid and comfort to the American interests
Her officers and have been on cons ant duty and
have been much harrassed. The Powhatan remains at
Shanshae to guard the American property till further
orders.
Jehn D. Storms fireman, native of Coharie county,
Ohio died board of the Powhatan at smoda Fsbrua
ry d. of typhus fever. lie buried ia the
American buryipg ground, and handsome monument
erected over his remains by his messmstes
The Fowhatan's officers are-Wm. J. McCluuey, Post
cspts,n, Commanding; Pegram, Henry Rolsndo, J.
W Bennett, b. h. Lowry, J. Carer lIeutenants; q. D.
maxwell, Surgeon; j. .. E'dreogs, Purser, I'd. r. Nc
Cauiey, Master; q. Sewtl Chief engineer; Shrivsr
Assistant Suraeon J. H. Jones Marines (yn guard
AZ American Hongs, Canton) J. Fsron, G. Gioeon, Wm
II hing d. fAntn, lie Roy Arnold, Mortimer Kelloy, As
s,stant Engineers; Wan. Whiting Boats vain I Roach,
Gunner; j. o. Butler, Carpenter; @. Parker samsser
N. Dudley 3. CRAIG, Clerks. The vandaiia's are.
Pope, Commander; 7. Il. Rooes VIM n Whiting A.
Barbot, g V. DeDniston Lsutsnanrs: j. j. Mssoo snr.
peon; I. ii Har@ood, Purs.r; Il T. Gray Master. 4
rreeand Assistant surgeon jacob Reed. Lieut. M.rnes:
T. B. Bel, Boatswain 7. X wilson Gunner: r. v satt
Carpenter; W Branptop ssilrnaker. ''
1ns Macedon an Gas at Canton
The health oil the cre1 OF the Powhatan NOT 0ood
she has constant large SICK list David Fisk of Proyi
deDce L. marine asiciau aged 50 years. thirty e
years In the service, ded board tine
2. Was buried at sea.
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phh rknTECusTAL FEAST OF THH HEBREWS.
The Feast OF tha Pentecost wa esratea Yesterday
BY our Hebre~ el citizen, 1t bang the fifteenth day
after TIN seventh Of ksan VIII was the second day
of the Passover II is also known as the "fsast Of
weeks" because Il Is celebrated seven weeks after ths
feast OF upleavsssd bread. This festival was orda,n
ed to allow the Jews oppor 70 ackno wsag.
authority of the Deity Trey repaired 70 the temple,
and there made floral and pomona offerings of the
fruits Of harvest to tbs Most High. They also gave
thanks God for the law which given them from
Mount Sinai the fifteenth day after their departure
from Egypt.
1t the 20 bring meat offering to the Lord
the after the Sabbath. Each lsraets
offered up lambs without bemh of the 6rst year
one young bullock aud two rams for burnt o1er
ing with their meat offerings and their drink offerings
also two waive oaves of twotentbs deals Of fine flour
baked with lssvap, to accompany them.
During the past week the Hebrews have been celebrat
ing that most important event mentioned ia the Old
les, amentthe reception of the Ten Commandments by
Moses Mount Sinai. This preparatory to the
feast of the Pentecost celebrated yesterday.
Our Roman Catholic population also observed yester
day solemn festival, it being the anniversary Of
the day which the Holy Spirit descended the
apostles, related In the second chapter of Acts
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commission merchant pamed Oscar i. Wainwright,
was arsesed Saturday by Officer Bost~ick, attached
to the Court Of General Sessions bench warrant Is
sued by Recorder smith, charging him with obtaining
ansntrty goods by false pretepces and fraudulent rep
The accused indicted for false prstences
upon which charge he was held TO bail in the sum OF
$500 TO answer.
teputed burglars in issue OF Friday last the name
Of francis HAney published ha ring been one Of
the party II is but just to say that, when Mr. Hauey
vas brought before Justice Brennan he vas immediate
~ eischarged as he WAS recognized 70 be hard work
irg and honest young man.