The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-22
The Charleston Mercury, the leading demo

The Charleston Mercury, the leading demo
cratic journal at the south, contains an aoie eu-
;torial. which argues, and demonstrates most
clearly, that the present democratic party IS ho'
to be relied on for the protection OF the f1Shts
Of the southern States. Here is an extract from
the article. and as it comes from the highest
democratic authority-a journal that was the
official organ of the late John G. Calhoun; tha1
advocated the election Of president Pierce, and
which now supports and defends his admins
tration-is certainly entitled to some Welsnt'
especially with the Pierce democracy OF LOUIS
lana. In answer to an assertion put forth by
the Richmond Enquirer, "that the democratic
party, as now composed and organised, is ade-
ouate and ready to secure to the north and the
south, the east and the west, the peaceful ENJOY
ment of their several rights and lmmunltles'
the Mercury emphatically says:
awe have no taiM inthe ability Of the demo-
cratic party Hhas been ovsrwhelned at The north
by abolition, and is poscerless, either tor Its own
national ends or the protection OF the south.
The above is an honest and candid confes-
sion, and presents a remarkable contrast to the
tone assumed by the Piercites and the office
holders organs at the south, who would make
the unsuspecting believe that on the success OF
the Pierce ticket, and the reelection Of certain
petty officers, depend the future prosperity,
nay, the very existence of the south.
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Editors so rarely get into streak OF luck,
that when an incident of the kind occurs it de-
serves to be recorded. Our old friend, VIM.
Carey Jones, formerly editor of the Red River
Wing, Cat Alexandria, La, and subsequently
of the New Orleans Commercial Bulletin, has
lust had confirmed by the U. S. land commits
sioners in California, claim for the lands OF
the mission of San Luis Rey, comprising thir-
teen square leagues in the county of San Diego
The lands are we'll watered and very fertile.-
Mr., Jones purchased the property in 1916, at
a period when many persons entertained doubt
if the titles to the missions would be recognised
by the United States government; but at that
early day he appears to have foreseen what the
ultimate result would be, and his foresight has
been amply rewarded. Mr.. Jones is son-in-
law to colonel Thomas II. Benton.
The Washington Union, in its department
news, publishes the following official ordinance
from the attorney generals office:
/. Under the laws ofthe United States aliens
are entitled to purchase the public lands, sub
iect only, as to their tenure, to such llmlta-
tons as particular States may enact, with this
exception only, that preemptions are secured
to aliens who have declared their intention to
become naturalised according to law, and to
whether native born or naturallsed,
and none Others
9. The same distinction is maintained in the
graduation, with the further condition that the
limited quantity of land purchasable by any
person at the reduced prices can be purchased
only for personal use and actual settlement and
cultivation.
The amount of claims against the govern
ment already before the new csurt at Washing
ton, is over $500, 900, prominent among
which are remnants of the old continental mon
ey and the provisional scrip, issued to support
the country through the revolutionary struggle;
private advances to the government during that
war, afterwards repudiated. The French s 20
liation men have decided not to petition the
court, relying upon the next house ofrepresen
tatives to carry them through, despite the pres
idential Veto.
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An intelligent correspondent Of the National
Inteligencer, writing from Paris, presents some
singular and yet not improbable views as to
what will be the result of the European war;
''To show how great are the exertions Of
Russia, it is now said that they have, by the
most incredible exertions, so far advanced with
a railroad from Moscow to Perekop, thatit will
be completed and in full operation in the
autumn. This will enable them to pour into
the Crimea soldiers and supplies without limit.
The French are so we'll aware of this, that they
are terrifying Kamiesch, and will render it the
strongest fortress in Europe, and sooner or later
they will probably retire to it. They are also
strongly fortifying Varna, and everything indi-
Gates that they do not intend to quit CONSTANT
nople, where they are constructing buildings
sive nature, which will require years to com
plete.
<"These structures are intended for defense
and protection, as we'll as for accommodation
for troops and material. The French will take
the lions share by holding the European coast
of Turkey, whilst the English may take the
Asiatic side Of the Bosphorus. England will
hereafter regret the alliance with France, as it
has not only estranged her from the other great
European powers, but has and will in lure her
greatly in other ways.
'All agree that the Turks are fully convinced
that they never again will be the masters of
''Stamboul,'' as they call the city of Constan-
tine. They decidedly would prefer the Rus
slams as rulers, and those returning from thence
say they should not be at all surprised if, in the
course of year, the Turks should be on the
side of Russia, and the allies forced to entrench
themselves. The stronghold of the latter will
be at Constantinople, which, being open to them
on the sea, could never be taken, nor could
Kamiesch, and perhaps one or two other points
on the Black sea- which would in like manner
be strongly fortified and held by them.''