The American patriot., 1855-04-06

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BnNsAMiN FRANKtN. = One hundred and
fortycght years ago to-day Massachusetts
tallow -chandler's wife had SON. -ai d Qou.s
He grew up an awkward -clothcdin the
regal linsey of his mothers loom-wliose hsnds
were redolent of the perfume of soap and can
des-a plodding soul, that toiled by day, and
studied hard by notwithstanding from the hours
allotted for repose, he labored on Coinpan-
ions Stunned him, he was SO dull; the women
Of his choice ridculed him, he was SO awk.
ward, but he labored on nae=lte" Aas s9aas
i And what was the birth or life Of such a
BOBBY to the elite of Christendom? What
was he to the great and learned Of earth !?
He-a dipper of candles. a sticker of type, q
maker of almanacs-an interpreter for "Poor
Richard" "--Ah he never changed his employ
ment in youth he made light for Boston lamp
less lAnterns--in manhood he enlightened the
world. The poor printers boy to-day--thc
honored Of Kings tomorrow the "poor Ben
ny" of his mother to-day the immortal
Franklin forcver 71aa sfi Rai} ,neG
Crowns had pressed the hrows, and laurels
wreathed the temples Of meauer men. He
charged bayonet against the lights of Heaven,
and they fell harmless and quiyering at his
feet; he wrcathed a garland at their fury and
bound it round his brow. lac stfl lfplYic
And yet he was not a genius. Plain com.
mon sense, fxedncss of purpose, an unwea-
ried industry, an indomitable perseverance, a
noble motive--these alone were his. Without
a polish of the schools, the graces of the courts,
the eloquencc of the orator, the inspiration Of
the bard, OF the fame Of the warrior, the old
printer of Philadelphia is remembered to-day !:
and throughout the land, the eulogy is pro-
nounccd for him, and for him the poet tunes
his harp g6l .sass sl.. .ts. ada an.g-
Amidst all the memories Of men,, who have
lived and died within the last half century, his
shines cloudless and unblent with meaner rays
like some greater star that has outwatched the
night and glitters undlnmed, OH the bright
brow of the morning. j .55ia 59isis84 adE
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The pIpLoMATlc AND CONSULAR BiLl.-The
bill which has just passed Congress, under the
auspices of Mr. Perkins, of Louisiana, in the
House, and Of Mr.. Mason, in the Senate, is
considered measure of great Importance, 1t
equalizes the salaries of our diplomatic repre-
sentatiyes, and is expected to add to their efli-
cheney; and in the consular branch will cor
rect many abuses heretofore considered some
what gricyous. It proposes to give The follow
ing salaries, with no outfits:
TO ENJOYS Extraordinary and Ministers
Plenipotcntiary To Great Britain, $4,000;
France, 5000; Spain, Russia, Austria, Prus-
sia, $l2, 900; Switzerland, Rome, Naples Sar-
dinia, Belgium, Holland, Portugal, Denmark,
and Sweden, $500; Turkey $4,000; China,
sl5, 5000; Brazil, $4,000; Peru, $4,000;
Chill, 10000; Argentine Republic, New Gren-
ada, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guatemala,
and Nicaragua, s75oo; Mexico, $4,000.
Secretaries of Legation are to be paid as
follows: To Great Britain, $25oo; France and
Spain, s225o; Russia, Austria, Prussia, $1,000;
Switzerland, Rome, Naples, Sardinia, Belgium,
Holland, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden Chill,
Argentine Republic, New Grenada, Bolivia,
Ecuador, Venezuela, Guatemala and Nicara-
qua, $500; Brazil, Peru, and Mexico, $4,000.
A commissioner to the Sandwich Islands is to
receive an annual compensation of $4,000; an
interpreter to the mission to China, $2500;
and dragoman to the mission to Turkey,
s25oo
Consuls are to have fixed salaries, and some
Of them arc to be confined to consular bust
ness alone Others are to have small salaries
and to be allowed to engage in commercial
pursuits. ... .-.ls- .z,.--
None Of these officers are TO receive compen-
saton until they shall have reached their re-
spective posts and entered upon their official
duties. Citizens of the United States alone TO
be appointed.
4 good anccdote is told Of an old Methodist
preacher, who rode circuit few years ago.
While going to one of his appointments, he
met an old acquaintance, who was one of the
magistrates of the county. Hc asked the min
lister why he didn't do as the Savior did--ride
An ass? because" said the divine, "the peo-
pie have taken them all to make magistrates
Of" '9la Eas
Here, fellow, hold this horse" .
"Does he kick?"
"Kick no; take hold of him. asF
"Does he bite ?" .ssy II
"Bite! no; take hold Of the bride, | say
.Does it take two to hold him."
"No!" z5
"Then hold him yourself u . 81 ,Ha5
say" The way to make a tall man ''shori." vi
10 ask hir. N lend vou hundred dollars