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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-12

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Sixth Judi
cial District Court-Parish of East Ba-
ton Rouge. In the matter of the Success
sion Of Mrs. MARY B. TABEn, deceased,
No. 466, "Probate."l
DY virtue of commission issued in the
ID above succession, and to me directed
from the Hon. the sixth judicial district
court, in and for the Parish and State a.
foresaid; will, by virtue Of said commits
sion, offer at public sale, on the premises
wheieon the I'd, last resided, in this Par
ish, on the Amite River, at about 25 miles
from the City of Baton Rouge, and known
as the vaughan Plantation" on S.ATUR-
Day, the 18th day Of January nezt, A. d.,
1856, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ; the property
hereinafter set forth and described, belong
ing to the succession of Mary B. Taber,
late of said parish, decd, TO wit:
Five hundred and forty seven (547)
acres of Land, more or less, together with
all the buildings and Improvements there
on, the boundary of which will be given on
the day of sale. (Said tract of land is
known as the Vaughan Plantation)
JUDY, negro woman, 80 years DID,
ANN, and her infant months old; Car
oline IL years old Albert IL yeas old.
Also, the following personal property,
to wit:
10 head Of cattle; 2 yoke of Oxen;
Horse 1 Wagon; Buggy and harness !;
l Jack screw; 90 bbls Corn; Sc head of
Hogs; Lot of Fodder; OK chains: IA
Geese; 80 head Of Sheep; Lot of Planta-
ton Tools; A lot of farming utensils; !
lot of Pot ware; lot of Cooper's ware :;
Grind Stone 3 Bee hives; l side saddle
and Bride; 4 Bedsteads lot of bed
Clothing Ia Chairs; 2 Trunks; Dining
Table; 3 Pine Tables; 2 wash stands; /
candle stand side board and looking
glass; Stonc-ware Sheep shears and steel
yards.
On the following terms and Conditions,
to wit:
The land and improvements thereon, on
credit of one, two and three Yeas, IN equal
installments; the purchaser to furnish notes
satisfactorily endorsed, bearing eight per
cent interest from the day of sale, and spe-
cial mortgsge-retained, until final pay
ment.
The slaves for one third cash. and the
balance in one, two and three years, in
equal instalments; purchaser to furnish
notes satisfactorily endorsed and bearing
eight per cent interest from the day Of sale,
and special mortgage retained until final
payment.
The personal property for cash; for all
sums not over twenty dollars..and all sums
over and above that amount, on credit Of
twelve months. Purchasers to furnish
notes satisfactorily endorsed.
decs-6t. Nv. BABIN, Sheriff:
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STATE OF LOUISIANA-Sixth Judi
cial District Court-Parish of East Ba-
ton Rouge-lNo. 1903 A. D. ALkxAN-
DER, vs. H. b. BENJEMINE.
DY VIRTUE of writ of seizure and
ID sale, issued in the above entitled and
numbered cause and to me directed from the
Hon. Sixth Judicial District Court, in and
for the Parish of East Baton Rouge and
State Aforesaid l have seized and will Of
fer at public sale, on the premises wherein
the defendant now resides, at about eleven
miles from the City of Baton Rouge, on
SATURDAY, the 5th day Of January neat,
A. D., 1856, at IL o'clock, A. M, OF said day,
all the right title, interest and claim of
the defendant, H. B. Benjemine, in and to
the mortgaged property hereinafter set
forth and described, to wit:
A certain tract of Land, situated on the
Bayou Sara road, in this Parish, at about
ten miles from the City of Baton Rouge,
and containing One Hundred and Eighty
One 4OI-1OO arpents, and bounded on the
north by lands of the Plaintiff and those
of WIN. P. Coke, east by David Adams,
south by lands of Thomas James, and west
by lands OF Messrs. Sale & Posey, being
the southern part of Three Hundred ar
pent tract, acquired by the Plaintiff from
the widow and heirs Of David Meeks, by
an act passed before the Parish Recorder
Of this Parish, of date the 2Sth Of April
1851.
Seized to pay and satisfy the judgment,
interest and cost, in the above entitled and
numbered cause.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash, with the benefit
Of appraisement. H. V. BABIN,
decl -6ts-W. Sheriff.
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Horse Palace T. Virginia Stable,

ROBERT REAL, PROPRIETOR.
The former on Convention, 6et,ceem Third +
Main Streets. The latter on Third, bet,ceen
Churrh and Laurel Streets.
TAKES this method of informing the pub.
L lie, that he has now on hand splen-
did stock of horses, about Forty in num-
Der, Carriages and Buggies in proportion
also, an Omnibus, all Of the best. Always
on hand when called TOR.
RATES ACCORDING TO THE DISTANCE.
Single Horse Feed, rs cts.
Saddle Horses at Livery, SIS per mo.
Carriage or Buggy Horses, $40 90
ANY damage done to either Horse, Bug
gy or Harness, to be paid for by the one
hiring the same.
RULES OF BOTH STABLE, CASH
oct3O-tf
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AUCTION Sale.
Auctioneer.

"1LL BE offered at public sale, on
w Wednesday, the 12th instant, at II
o'clock, A. NJ, on the premises wherein
the late Mrs. Fulton, last resided. The
property known as the Convention House,
located corner Of NortL Boulevard and Sec
ond streets-the lot Oh which the buildings
stand, measure GO feet front on Boulevard,
and 100 feet in depth on Second street.
Conditions will be made known on the
day Of sale. L. CIR ANDPRE,
Dec 3 dts. Auctioneer.
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STATE OF LOUISlANA-Sixth Judi
eial District Court-Parish of East Ba-
ton kouge-t No. 1909. FRANCIS LETEFF,
vs. JACKSON LIBBY.
DY VIRTUE of writ of seizure and
ID sale, issued in the above, entitled and
numbered cause and to me directed from the
Hon. Sixth Judicial District Court, in and
for the Parish and State aforesaid have
seized and will offer at public sale, by viz
tue Of said writ of seizure and sale, at the
Court House door of said Parish, in the
City of Baton Rouge, on SATURDAY,
the 5th day Of January merit, A. D., 1856, at
II o'clock A. NJ, all the right, title, inter-
est and claim of the defendent, jackson
Libby,in or to the: mortgaged property here
matter set forth and described to wit:
A certain tract of land, situated on the
Amite river, in this Parish, at about six
teen miles from the city Of Baton Rouge,
known as the Burlington Tract, containing
six hundred and forty acres. bounded on
the north by lands-now or formerly of CIV.
Greenwell; east of the Amite river, south
by lands of John Kerr, and on the west by
public lands, together with all the build
ings and Improvements thereon. being the
same tract acquired, BY the plaintiff, jointly
with J P. Persin from Henry Carl, by an
act passed before the Parish Recorder Of
this Parish, dated 5th October 1s52-seiz-
ed to pay and satisfy, judgement, interest
and cost, in the above entitled and number
ed cause. Terms of sale-Cash, with the
benefit of appraisement Nv RABIN,
Dec3 ct Sheriff.
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Mount Eagle TripOli.

EOR giving polish to brass, silver, gold;
L or other base metals. Also for clean
ing Plates or Windows, Lamps and Gas
burners. Here's an economy-old things
made as good as new, at very triling ex-
pehse. C.. A. BLANCHARD.
may "a. Church street.
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~Advertisements for the Daily Comet.
must be handed in, by two O'Clock, other
wise they will not be inserted until the
next dav. -
LOCAL MATTERS.
, o. Capt. John Cotton, of that elegan
coast packet the C. D. JR., has our thank
for repeated hvors.

The Fsny.-ln few days we learn,
the steam ferry, between East and West
Baton Rouge will again be in OPERATION
The authorities in the two parishes are re-
solved that the interest Of the people shall
not suffer in this direction. Whoever gets
the lease, will be required to get a steam
boat with the least possible delay.
o. McConxlcx & Co., at the Post Of
fee, have been getting in, direct from New
York, another stock Of Stationary, embrac-
ing many articles (which the public are re-
spectfully invited to examine. They have
now in store many splendid Albums aud
Annals for Christmas presents.
~A desirable location for an Office or
small family rs.'s..... on Florida street is
offered for rent to-day-See adverss..nent
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT has been
receiving for the past few days, a large
stock of Confectionaries for the Christmas
times. The stock embraces great vari.
ETY. Of articles suitable for Christmas pres.
ents.
The Lyosum ON Monday Night.-As
anticipated, . large and fashionable au-
dience assembled in the Hall of the House
of Representatives. on Monday night, to
listen to the opening inauguratlng as
t'were, exercises; from which the object of
the enterprising gentlemen engaged in this
work, is now fairly before the public
The Rev Mr.. CAsrLEroN-iptroduc to
the audience, through the President OF the
Lyceum Association, the Hon T. G. NOR
GAN-made brief but eloquent, appeal in
behalf of the Association for encouragement
and support-sIanced over the field of en-
quiry that might lesitimately engage the
attention of the Lyceum during the season.
showing how much each citizen might con-
tribute to tie general fund Of intelligence
by lectures or addresses, on the particular
branch of science or. art, necessary for
each to be acquainted with, in order to
successfully prosecute any profession or
trade. The Rev. gentleman, spoke of the
facts yet to be discovered, in every walk
of science-the beautiful fields yet untrod-
den, where interesting mental aliment
might be found-not for season only, but
for an age. He dwelt eloqueatly on the
wonderful progress and improvement of the
past; and painted in glowing colors, the
fund of information within the grasp of the
lawyer, the doctor, the mechanic, farmer
and tradesman to present to the general
fund-in the history Of their several pro-
LESSONS. The speaker was frequently in
terrupted by applause and when he fin
ished, the Brass Band" enlivened the
audience with music.
u. JONES, was then introduced, and
read al original allegorical Poem, on the
Triumph Of Ii berty." 1t is finished pro-
duction, and reflects great credit on the
author; who displays familiarity with
classic lore, rarely met with. At an early
hour the audience dispersed. all seemingly
much delighted with the entertainment.
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NEW STORE.

O'CALLAGHAN 4 MULVIHILl,
NEAR THE COURT HOUSE
HAVING opened family Grocery Store.
IL at the Old stsnd, formerly of EDWIN
MoNTAN, respectfully solicit share of pub
bile patronage. All We ark, it is to give
us call. We have just received iIom St.
Louis, per steamer Grand Turk,
7nn Sacks Of Irish Potatoes; A large
lOO Lot Of Iowa Onions, &c. will
be sold cheap for cash.
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Gem Saloon and Restaurant.
BY STEPHEN BASILISCO.

BY STEPHEN BASILISCO.
THE PROPRIETOR Of the an
L bove establishment, thankful kAH
for past favors respectfully in W.
forms his old customers and the public in
general, that he has fixed up his establish
ment for winter business, and that he has
spared no pains to obtain the best accom-
mediation possible.
He will always have a supply of OYs-
TIERS on hand, which he will serve RAW,
sTEwED, ROASTED, or FRIED.
Meals at any Slime on the shortest no.
tice. His bar will at all times he supplied
with the choicest wines and liquors. He
hopes by strict attention to business to
receive share of public patronage. oct29.
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X. BaZin'S Perfumery,

A FRESH supply of X. Bazin's un-
IA rivaled PERFUMERY and FANCY ARTI-
Giles, direct from Philadelphia, such as:
COLOGNE WATER;
EXTRACTS for HANDKTRCHEIFS:
OX-MARROW POMMADE;
PHILOCOME do.
FANCY SOAPS; WASH BALLS;
SHAVING BRUSHES; HAIR do.
TOOTH Brushes; Waters Tooth Soap, &c.
For sale at the Third Street DRUG STORE
july25-y. J. L. WALLET, Druggist.
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SVNDRlES.
IN KITS No. 1 MacketsI.
III Barrels Large IS.
20 Boxes Herring
20 Boxes CodfshD
90 Boxes Manchester Sosp
10 Boxes Sperm Candles.
Case Prunes IN glass jars.
10 Drums Dried Figs.
Boxes Spanish Chocolate.
Case Citron.
10 boz. /, 1 and pound cars Mnaard.
Cases Canister Powder.
9 do. Pine Apple Cheese.
10 do. Table Claret.
do. Assorted Sauces.
2 do. Capers and Olives.
do. Assorted Pie Fruits.
All of recent arrival and for sale by
nov8. JOSHUA BEAL
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Bruslles! Brushes!
French Window Glass.
ECETVEn ,,or CHR, Hn,nrrA~,

RECEIVED per ship "ORpHAN, :"
~ from New York, an assortment Of window
glass: Shy 10s-tOby IL s-lO by 1912 by IS;
is by go by 1910 by ~. Also, Pittsburg
"clear" and Waterford Glass, always on hand
and for sale either by the box or at retail, at,
dec5-y. D. G. MONTAN, church st.
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Just Received
DER STEAMER QUEEN of the
i WEST.
50 Boxes Extra No. Soap,
Is Palm
800 lbs, Fresh Bologna Sausage,
10 Half bbls Family mess Beat.
IS Gases choice Cheese.
Large Beef To ,gues, Dufiield and other brand
Of Hams 81. Louis Flour, barrels and half do
with the above may at al times be found. Fresh
Soda Crackers and Goshen Butter, all warranted
to give satisfaction. A. MONTAN b BRO.
Notice.
WE HAVE in store large stock OF Hay,
W Corn Oats, Bran and Western Pro-
visions, to which we would respectfully
call the attention Of our Friends and Gus
toners. We shall be in constant receipt
OF the above articles, which will, at all
times, be sold at the lowest rates for cash
OF its equivalent.
june Is. MONTAN & BRO.
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S9g1llri0S.

S9V1IGlrieS.
lust RECEIVED 25 doz. boxes of
q Fresh Sardines s doz. Gallon Jars Pick
les doz. ! gal. ars. do. 3 doz. Of French
do. bb!s Mackerel, Fresh Butter, fine
lot fresh cheese, and for sale Cheap for
Cash, by. 0ct29l A. WILSON & Co.
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SundrieS,

SundrieS.
1UST RECEIVED-l5 doz. boxes fresh
y Sardines doz gal. jars of Pickles
3 doz. do. half jars, of the celebrated brand
Of Vim. Underwood; basket sweet Oil !;
A fine article of No. Mackerel and Cod
fish. Also fresh Butter and Cheese. Call
and examine for yourselves.
oct23-y. OCALLAGHAN & MULvlHlLL.
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INMANS PATENT,
Gate nssd Door Springs.
THE UNDERSIGNED sole agent for
i this invaluable Spring. has them on
hand and for sale at price which is moth.
ing compared with their utility. Samples
can be seen at my store, on the gate OF
Joshua Beal, and the Harvey House Door.
They are simple and would not be insult
able for the neatest parlor doors in this
city, apply at. aug1 D. c. MONTANS.
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y Baton Rouge Steam Corn Mills.
THE above establishment. situated o,
l. corner of North and Main streets, j.
now in working order, and any demand
for Fresh Ground Corn Meal. can be
promptly supplied.
UA meal cart WILL for the accommo-
dation of customers, make the circuit of the
city every Monday, Thursday and Satur-
day. Meal will also be kept at the store
Of the undersigned, opposite the Hainey
House. JOSHUA BEAL.
june 20 SAY.
CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.
THE subscribers re- pectfully cal a..en-
i ton of purchasers to their stock of
Carriages and Harness, comprising every
variety.
All kinds of repairing neatly done and
promptly attended to. Plantation Wag-
CONS, PIoughs, &c, Manufactured and Re-
paired.
Our assortment of Iron is also complete
Call and examine. Corner Of Church and
Main streets.
novlO. W.T.. TUNNARD 4 co.
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Per Michigan.
. BBLS NEW KROUT.
= 5 HALF BBLS
z BBLS. WHITE BEANS.
3 DRIED PEACHES
1jO SACKS ASSORTED SHOT.
50 BAGS NEW BEANS.
% BARRELS CHOICE APPLES,
8 EXTRA WHISKY
We have the above at retail and wholesale.
tNev13.] A. MONTAN 4 BRO
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HIant0n's London Gums.
IRON 500 to 5000, made to order;
L Guns made to any length or fashion OF
Fine wire Twist:
LamiLated Steel ditto
Fine Damascus ="
Silver Steel "
Fine Chain IS
Horse nails OF stub "
The Real Stub
Orders left at D. c. MoNTAx's, Church
street, will meet with prompt attention.
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"HISKEY-10O BIS. WHISKEY
w Just received and for sale by
nov29. +. PRENDERGAsr 4 Co.
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ELOUR-lOO BIS. EXTRA FLOUR.
l. For sale by I. PRENDERGAsr & Co.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-08-20

At meeting of the American party held at
Campbell Courthouse, on Monday the 18th of
Aue ust, in pursuance of public notice, Capt.
Mathew b. Nowiin was elected Chairman and
j. b. Leftwich Secretary.
The meeting was called to order by the chair
man; and its object explained in a neat aud APP
propriate speech by Doctor Robert f. Withers
after which, the following preamble and resolu-
tons were adopted with great unanimity:
Whereas. The National Council of the Ameri-
can party, recently convened in PHILADELPHIA,
promulgated platform eminently national in its
character. and we'll calculated TO protect the in
teresis of every section Of tho Union, therefore
be it
Resoired Ist., That this meeting, composed of
members of the American party and those who
sympathise and willing to CO operate with
them, fully endorse aud heartily approve said
platform and pledge themselves to use all homer.
able means TO secure the success of a party
founded on SO patriotic basis.
Resoired End. That this meeting approve the
proposition to hold u Mass Meeting of the Amer.
lean party and its sympathisers in Lynchburg on
the 18th of Sept. next, and will appoint delegates
to the same.
Resoired 3rd., That all the members of the
American party, in the county of Campbell and
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D.el, al the residence Ui his father, .6eoree
w. kyle.) in Buekinsh BAN county, Va. August
the 18th Mr.. RicnARp +. KYLE, in his 2ith
year, Of consumption.
Died, Of pulmonary disease, on the LIST of No
vember. ls5t, at the residence of his father, (Mr.
c. G. Terry.l near Leesve, in the county of
Campbell, Va. Mr. THOMAS j. TERRY, IN tho
20th yenr Of his age.
Mr.. Terry some months previous to his de
cease, nude profession of faith in Christ.which
sustained him in all his Affections. The writer of
,hi- paid him visit short time before his DEATH
and found him in mos, happy frame ofnnind.-
death. for him, had no terrors. lie seemed per-
fectly resigned t, the will of his Heavenly Fa-
ther. Religious services having been perform
ed, most touching scene occurred. Whilst the
reading of the Bible was going on he raised
his eye to his motheraud in the most earnest man
ner nrpurad her to Al stem to the good promises"
coatuned in the word # God. Bat this was not
the only bereavement which was to visit th.t
family.
Died, at the same place, of the same disease,
ON the lth of June, 1853, Dr. GEORGE A. TfR-
ry. in the Odd year OF his age.
DR.. Terry had commenced the practice of
medicine in the county Of Frulllin, with fair
prospect of success-hut death terminated his
hopes and prospects. Tho awful summons to
eternity did hot find HIM uuprcpared he had
been for several years, "A consistent member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. Thomas and
George are both gonp, but they have given
their surviving relatives and friends the clearest
evidence that they have entered into that rest,
that remains for the people of God"
t1'Republican please copy.
Died. on the 18th inst, at the residence Of c.
c. Baldwin, in Rockbridgc county, after an ill
ness of about two weeks, Mr.. CYRUS B. BALD.
WIN, formerly of Botetourt county, (Va,) but re-
pAntly of Cincinnati. Ohio. appu Spypnty v. thrpp
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=. Minor Genernl Tod

since the preyians advices. Major General Tod
tleben Is the Young engineer who hos rendered
such distinguished services since the allies plant
cd themselves before Sebostopol, aud by whose
skill and energy the place has been rendered 50
impregnable
twill b. remembered that when Prince Men
schikoif the n. cessiiy of adding To- tho detrn
crs of Srha>top1l, he inquiredof the engineers
whnf time and fafcr would be required To render
the defences npr,a nablc, and ,hnt their reply
was .hnt three months would be short n iimr
rs il could be accomplished in. F"dtlehrn, thep
"A eaptain, hearing of this, called on the Prince.
made known his plans. and assured hun that
with sufficient nnmber Of men, the Notifications
could be- made in two weeks. The force required
was sci down al iwplyc Thousand. which number
Menschikoff placed AT his disposal the following
day. aud ordered him tu proceed with his plans.
The Young cnptnin set his men at work, who did
not eeasc their Inbor by day or night, ami IN the
short period of twelve days the proposed deien-
ce- weie completed.
The Young Captain has since been one Of the
mpsi efficient engineers within the fortress, aud
otherwise distinguished himself until in the rs
sanlt of the 18th June, he received bail in the
calf of his leg. similar, it is said TO that received
by Captain LYONS Of the navy, in the Kert-eh
expedition from which the latter died Tpdtle.
ben, after lingering seyorsl weeks, died ri THE
waun1 He was but b years Of age. After his
success. n an engineer he was speedily promo
ted 10 the rank of Colonel, and was subsequently
made Maior. General, besides being decorated
with the highest ofders of merit. Its remarka
be TINT in single military campaign 81 nany
distinguished officers of the highest rank hayo
died been killed or disabled, that in the Cri-
inca and the present summer viii doubtless add
others to the list aH HER.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS August Is

WM. W. LIEF rWICH,. ......P Proprietor
John Linkenanger, Reckbridge; John Lyon,
City; Jno Pollard Bedford; Joseph Lyon.
Thos } Massic, Nelson; W Cundiif. Botetourt;
p E Harris, Bedford w L Arnold. Amherst :
w Hunter, Arpomattox; w G Smith, d Mant-
ply Amherst; a Nj Tribe, City; G. W Claytor.
bedford; A Snow, Campbell j IL Shelton, Mel.
son: } 5 Harris, do + Hunt. Campbell; J 8
Shepperson, Campbell II Miss f. + Adcoek.
Miss NJ + Allen, Il c Allen, John w Frayser.
J w Baentiece. l. ii Blair Richmond; NJ
Noss Danvilie; " Lime l. i.e,lurg: J g
Rice, Smyth Co; ID p iseckmn nn.t -..4,s,,..
Gogginsville L j Eehols, j Bois,,,,i. pi,h'
mond; Z II Buokner. & TRE
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Hon d g. Dickinson.

1t Sc ems that a Democratic editor IN Florida
took occasion in June last to address letter to
Hon d. S. ickinson, of n. y. asking his views
in regard to the principles Of the Aperlcan par
-ty. 1t will be seen from Mr.. Dickinson's reply
which we publish this morning That he approves
the platform of the Philadelphia Know Nothing
Convention as embodying "Sound National Doc
trne." Mr.. Dickinson's answer to the interro-
eatories of tho Florida editor, as a matter of
course, did not suit the taste of that individual
and accordingly the publication of his letter was
wit hheld until the Southern elections were
over.
MIR. Dickinson was an immense favorite with
the Virginia Democracy until within the last two
years But ever since he was so unfor-
tunate as TO incur the hatred and persecution of
the Pierce Administration, the Democratic party
of this State have looked coldly upon him and
their newspaper organs no longer chant his pra-
SEES. But the elevated patriotism and unsheNen
loyalty Of the man to the constitutional rights Of
the South, will not be contested, we presume, by
the most sabid Pierce Democratin Virginia.
The American party of the South may well be
proud thatth principles command the appro-
baton of statesman whose public and private
character is as unimpeachabe, and whose devo-
ton to the true principles of the constitution has
been as well attested as that of Daniel s. Dickn.
son.