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The American patriot., 1855-01-17
THE HIsTRI0NICs.

The "Secret" was reproduced for the second and
last time, on Friday evening last. The acting was
good, and the music both vocal and instrumental,
was much better than on the first Representation.
1.-THE Lady of Lyons" is in the course of re-
hearsal now, and will be the next play offered by
the corps We understand they will not be pre-
pared to present this splendid production until the
10Th Of February, as they wish to allow thcmscl-
ample time for the proper decoration and fitting
up of the dress circle, private boxes, painting new
scenery, drop CURTAIN and all other necessary al
terations Of the Stage and Hall, to bring out the
play in the best style. We are authorized to say
that none but contributing members, will hereafter
be admitted to witness the performances.
We should be much pleased to see the Corps
succeed in mastering the selection they have made
for the next occasion, but we must confess that
we are somewhat skeptical in this regard, as we
consider the personation of both Melnotte and
Pauline as attendant with as many difficulties as
any two characters in the English Drama.
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

WHOM WE OProsE.---Whom do you oppose we
are constantly asked. In word we reply, those
who oppose us and our principle. This is Our po-
siton at a broadside. Whoever and whatever op-
poses Americanism, will find us an opponent. We
don't ask, don't care what man has been-wheth-
er Wing, Democrat, Free Soiler or what not-but
only if he is true American; if he stands with
and for us, square up to the line, unfalterng, firm
bold. Otherwise he is on the other sidc--an op-
ponent.
Principles, not men rule in the American move
ment 1t is that which tests Americansm, and
accepts rejects as the result is or not up to the
mark. Are you an American, do you hold to
American principles, do you go for the true inter-
ests Of the American nation, people and govern
ment, as set forth in the American platform.
Yes. Then you are our man. Ifyou say no. then
you are not our man, but our opponent. We op-
pose you. We oppose every measure, every insti-
tuition, every party, every man, every sentiment,
idea whatever form it may take on, that is not for
the advancement and good of the country and
people-of America and Americans In this we
may be wrong; but until we are convinced of it
there is a strong likelihood of our keeping on in
the same path we are now in. Opposition to the
enemies of the country we glory in; whether they
be in the shape of men, doctrine, or principle
We oppose just what opposes our platform and
because we seek the general good.
The American patriot., 1855-01-17
Mexico.

The correspondent of the n 0. Bee, writing
from the city of Mexico, under date of the 9th
inst, states that the government of Mexico is a
prey to perpetual alarm. So many soldiers have
been sent off to the interior that there are not
enough left to protect the city of Mexico, where
revolutionary movement is daily looked for, and
that all are waiting an outbreak, and the only
question is whether it will occur in week, fort
night Or month. The national treasury is com
petely exhausted, and Santa Anna is trying to OBJ
tain large supply of money from the pledge of
custom house taxes, and other resources of rev.
enue.
The insurgents under Gonzales entered the vii
lage of Tenancingo a few days ago, and levied
forced contribution of four thousand dollars on the
inhabitants.
General Mariana Martinez, Governor of Coahuila
died on the 18th ult.
The town of Atotonilco has been seized and oc-
cupicd by 400 rebels commanded by one Espinosa.
Three hundred men had left Guadalaara to attack
them. The papers are filled with accounts ofskir-
mishes between the government troops, and par
ties of the insurgents, and as matter of course,
invariably claim the victory for the former 1t
would appear, however, that the revolution has
spread to the most important points of the Repub-
lic including the wealthy and populous districts of
Guadalajara and Guadrajuato, and that all the mill
tary resources of Santa Anna are unavailing to
quell these disturbances. 1t is not worth while
translating the accounts Of these engagements,
which besides being grossly onc-sided, seldom
amount to more than slight brush, in which
half dozen men are killed or wounded
The Diario OFFICIAL announces the removal of
Senior Arrangoiz from the post of Minister at
Washington, and his deprivation of the order of
Guadalupe, for the reason that he appropriated
seventy thousand dollars for the Mexican indem-
nity and went to Europe without asking for leave
ofabscnce. The Diario berates Arrangoiz round
w.
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

ARKANsAs-On the 18th ult, Dr. Huey, Know
Nothing, was elected Auditor of State of Arkansas
by the Legislature of that always Democratic State
A resolution against the Know Nothings was de-
feated in the House of Representatives by vote
of to /. This is proof positire that Know Moth
ingism is only Wing trap.
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

REDEMPTION OF THE Z. s. DEBr-One milliol
three hundred thousand dollars, of the Unite6
States Debt, was redeemed, at the Treasury De.
partmcnt, last week-ncarly eight hundred thou
United States Treasurer's statement shows bal
ance in the Treasury, on the 25th u, of S24 o0o.-
S07.
Nine hundred thousand dollars worth of U. S.
stocks were redeemed at the United States Treasu
ry few days since, nearly eight hundred thou
sand dollars worth of which came from the 81
wings banks ofNew York
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

At special term of the District Court held
week before last, at Franklin, st. Marys parish in
this State, Charles Bernard, Jr, was tried for the
murder of William Walker and found guilty of
manslaughter. He was sentenced to seven wears
Imprisonment in the Pcnitentiary.
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

A fellow recently broke into store in Dade-
vile, Ala, and after stealing whatever money he
could lay his hands on, found several bottles of
wine and got so drunk that he could not get out of
the building He was found the next morning and
sent to Jail
The American patriot., 1855-01-17
Louisiana Legislature. !.
MONDAY, Jan. /

MONDAY, Jan. TO-.
SENATE-The Senate was called to order at
10 NJ. when seventeen members answered to their
names.
On motion, the Senate proceeded to the election
of a President, when the Hon. Robert G. Wickliffe
was unanimously elected and the oath was admin
stercd by the Hon. Mr. Dufreese.
On motion, the Secretary was instructed to IN
form the House that the Senate had fully organized
and was ready to proceed to business.
On motion, a committee was named to act in
conjunction with the House to wait upon the Gov
ernor, and inform him that the General Assembly
had been organized and was ready to receive any
communication he might make
The House having in the meantime adjourned,
the Governors Message was received through Mr..
Hatch, his private secretary and laid before the
Senate, which was read, when the Senate adjourn
cd until tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
HOUSE-Thc House was called to order, the
Hon. John NJ sanddge, the Speaker, in the
Chair On the roll call sixty-two members answer
cd to their names
Mr.. Wales, of Concordia, moved that the new
members be sworn in.
The Speaker begged leave, before putting the
motion of Mr.. Wales, to make a few remarks:
He had taken his seat on the organization of the
House as matter of right, but as there was no
law, except Parliamentary usage, which co 1tinued
him, this being the first Legislature under the new
Constitution, and as he did not wish to occupy an
equvocal position, he wished the house to take ac-
ton on the subject.
Mr.. Wales having waived his motion, Mr.. Phil
lips offered a resolution declaring that Hon. J. NJ
Sandidge was elected Speaker for two years-that
being the usage of the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the u S., and according to the State
Constitution Of 1912.
Yeas and Nays called for by Mr.. McWhortcr-
Resolution unanimously concurred in-5S mem
bers voting
Mr.. Wales motion being received, the new mem
bers came forward and were qualified.
! I. G. Davidson, Of Livingston, offered a set O
resolutions in relation to the death of the It. Gov
crnor of the State, the Hon. W. W. Farmer, pro-
viding that committee be appointed to accompa
ny his remains to his late residence, and that the
members of the House wear the usual badge o.
mourning for thirty days. Several gentlemen ad
dressed the House in their support in feeling and
impressive manner. Among the speakers were
L. G. Davidson, W. J. A. Roberts, T. H. Hatch, Nc
Donald, Pelerin, and several other gentlemen.
Mr.. Phillips moved that commtte be appoint
ed to inform the Senate that the House was organ
ized. The Senate not being in session, the House
took a"recess of 10 minutes.
House resumed its session.
Committee appointed to inform the Governor
that the House is now organized.
Resolution in relation to the death of Lieut.
Governor Farncr-passed.
House adjourned
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

Mr.. Powers, the American sculptor, has a copy
IN bronze of the cast Of Napoean's head, made By
his physician, Antomarchi, Immediately after his
death, from the clay of some rich Etruscan vases
broken up for the purpose there being no suitable
earth in ST Helena.
The American patriot., 1855-01-17
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY II, 1855.

tNWe return our thanks to Mr.. Mckay, of the
Ceres, for late avors; aso to Captain McCoombs,
of the Bella Donna.
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

A pattern editor is he of the Hartford Times
A few days since eprosposcd subscription of s35oo
ior the relief of the poor, and now announces that
the sum of $3.50 has been obtained He was
hiih'eli contributor 10 the amount Of Slno
The American patriot., 1855-01-17
A FEW SHORT PARAGRAPs,
ARE THEY CORRECT IN STATEMENT AND
APPLICATION.

The two great parties in the United States have
been Whig and Democratic. In the North
these more or less subdivided; the principal ad-
herring to the Abolition school, In the South
the two great parties have remained intact, except
in so far as each have charged the otherfor effect
of course, with Abolition tendencies. The leading
organs Of the Democratic party in this respect
have never been very chaay in the use of language
opprobious to the Wings. And many Democrat
believes, and willie the day of his DEATH that all
the Wings are Abolitionsts
A new party has arisen, North and South, COM
posed of the conservatives Of both parties 1t is
they who have seen, and desire to make others
see the EVILS OF PARTY, without entirely loosing
sight of the distinctive feathers, if there be now
any, Of their respective parties.
This new party" Know Nothing" if you
choose-American, if you please, has made some
little "noise and CONFUSION" in certain quarters,
we all wot Of and is likely to make a great deal
more-whether for good or evil opinions differ.
But, that its action and success is more likely
to benefit than do injury may be inferred from
the fact, that it takes away the principal ground
Of any continuous allegations that it is in harmony
IL
main support of Abolitionism in the North, is the
influx of foreigners DO they know anything else
before they come here? and do they learn any,
thing else after they do come? DO they not natu-
rally sort and affiliate with Abolitionism? The
exceptions are rare and prove the rule
1t follows then that the "Know Nothings"-
the American party-North and South, in their
%o
together those strong ties of American feeling,
which have been running wildly at large, too long
for the heavy interests involved And all this
may be done, too, without violating any right
vested or otherwise
And truly may they be called the American
party. The Abolitioniss claim this title for them
selves, but with what propriety may be Judged
from the fact that there is great antagonsm of
feeling at the North between thcm-as much so,
nay more, than between the Abolition and any
other party. The very fact that the American
party in the North stands in opposition to the ac
QUESTION of certain rights by foreigners, places it
in hostile array against all, and all against it.
Hence, the Abolition Tribune and the foreign CT
tizen, and the Democratic Post in their "leaders,"
seldom fail to cast a stone, and often more than
stone at their American friends.
The American party there are in favor Of
lightning the rens little" for the exercise of a
little martial law if need be, on such who enjoy
ing American privileges in virtue of American
laws, forget that they have an account to give,
sooner or later whether any of them have been
abused or not For many of them seem to think
that they have the American government at their
back and beck" and so act as would lead one to
suppose they could revolutionize the world.
Miss Julia Dean has written new play, called
Mary OF Mantua," sustaining the leading char
acter herself 1t was produced at the St. Charles
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

Mario & Gris made their first appearance nPhil
adelphia the evening of the Goth inst, and wer,
welcomed by a full audience
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

The funny man of the Toledo Blade, in dscrib-
ing collision between himself and another man
on the sidewalk, says that no blame was attached
TO the conductors nor engineers
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

cent debate in the British Parliament, that the to.
tai loss of the British in the Crimea had been but
1850 deaths in action, and but 2,7s2 from disease
and wounds. E4tt EE3i
e5y- Richard IIildreth the historian has retired
from the editorial chair of the Boston Telegraph.
The Courier of that city says the paper will now
take bolder stand on the Native American plat
form, and talk less on the subject Of slavery.
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

AtB- The steamship Baltic arrived at New York on
the llth inst bringing dates Of the Both ut, from
Liverpool No additional news from the seat Of war in
Europe.
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

COALITION AGAINST THE KNOW NorHINGs s-The
wings and Democrats of Pttsburg have united
upon MIR. Vatz, the present Mayor, for reelection.
against the Know Noth;ncz
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

TIE Poor IN New YoRK.-The number contins
ues to increase, and their suferings increare in
proportion. Strenuous efforts are being made by
the authorities and benevolent citizens for their
relief
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

MISS julia Dean has written a new play, called
Mary OF Mantua," sustaining the leading char
acter herself 1t was produced at the St Charles
Theatre last week, and is commended very highly
by the papers
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

During the past year there were 4s steamboat
accidents, in which 5S7 persons were killed, and
225 wounded,
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

Statistics have been published of the number of
victims by cholera in France in 1882, 40 and "a
Tor the first, 10000 persons; for the second.
$4,000; and 900 for the last.
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

TnoRouon PATRIOTISM. Panama Star Civ.
ing the incident of the recent earthquake there,
says:
'sOne patriotic individual rushed TO his consul's
residence and claimed the protection of his nation
al flag In vain friend told him he would be no
safer there-that earthquakes respect no flag.
''I'll be d-li if they shan't ours, though"
he replied, ssIf any earthquakes dare touch that
flag the whole Union would rise to put it down."
THE stepping-stone to fortune is not to be found
in a jewellers shop.
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

VIM. A. Wilder, the escaped convict, we see it
stated, has taken up his residence at Matamoros
in Mexico. AT
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

An individual was brought before the police
court in Cincinnati recently, charged with assault
and battery. He frankly admitted that he had
struck his antagonist, but said in cxtenuaton that
The man had called him liar; "and,' continued
he, 'may it please the Court, was born in Living
ston, in the State of New York. there, when man
says your liar, you call him liar back, and
there's an end of it; but your honor, have lived
for fifteen years on the Wabash, and there when
a man calls you liar, you knock him down at once.
onty o6eyet my lN5t3b iastrurtioas Fined
81, and costs.
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

Jacob NJ. Portridgc, long an apprentice in the
Office of the Norfolk Beacon has become an
assistant editor of that paper.
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

u The Seventh District Court in and for this pa
rish, is now in session Judge Merrick presiding.
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

br, Graham haa finally been conveyed to Sing
sing
The American patriot., 1855-01-17

The Methodist Episcopal Church in the United
States, as appears from the returns ofthe various
Conferences, embraces $40, ,2o2 members, and 104,
members over the total of the year previous. There
are 53S4 travelling preachers, of whom 4sll are
elective, and the rest superanuatcsl. The local
preachers number 6419, and the missionary con-
tributions for the year amount to $229,O49
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-06
Fatal Array at Galen,.

On Sunday afternoon, about 5 o'clock, as
John McCar,y was going up Franklin
street on horseback, he was met, when
near the plank road. by three men, one OF
whom, Bartholomew Howe, Jr., commenced
abusing him. calling him bully, coward,
&c. McCar,y dismosated and commenced
refreshing backwards, Howe following cldse
after him. McCarty warned Howe no, TO
follow him, if be did he would certainly
shoot him. Howe still following. McCar,y
drew a revolver and fred charge in the
air, which dill not arrest his pursuer, who
made after him with knife McCaay,
after again warning Howe not 10 follow
him, fred, the shot taking effect in Howe's
RICH, shoulder, Constable DeCamp the n
came forward and secured McCarty, When
Howe Immediately came up, having a knife
open AID contested. and stabbed McCarty
in the groin, severing the femorai artery,
causing death in less than ten minutes.
McCarty is abou, IS years OF age. cur
rier by trade, IN the employ of. r. Grant
Had been married but about two hours be-
fore the ARRAY. He had come into town
on business and was returning TO his wife /,
who lives near the Four Mile House. Howe
was Immediately arrested and committed
for examination. Deputy Coroner Hobbs
held an inquest on the body Sunday even
ing and the Jury rendered verdict in ac-
cordance with the above facts. We bear Of
no reason assigned for the commission VI
the deed ADJ. Monday.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-06

SALrFETRE.-Wili saltPetre explode =
That is not the question now, but what
she I'll be done to supply the deficiency which
the unusual demand occasioned by the war
in Europeis causing, The st. Louis Re
publican urges that its manufacture be re-
sumed in that State, as it was formerly
made there on q small scale. The InteAi-
ssnoer thinks this enterprise will scarcely
pay and asserts the matter in the caves
referred TO by its contemporary to be "the
accumulated excrement of millions of bats,
inhabiting the caves, and lodging pendant
from the roofs"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-06
xAs SAfppiaT q tAs Werl3.

From an English pspsr ws CLEAN the fol-
lowing sntercs, ting faets aHa 6geres respect.
ing So sA,<pins osslA> ~Stld. A. will sur
prhe mantto u e. how NJ Gsea. Britain
and sae uHted States hove saceeeded in
uaonopoltsg ~ Serrying Qsae, ana i, is
\ espscisllygrduhy ing 10 american pride to
see how nearly our ooun,ry has approached
England in this particular. she who long
has been. pleased To- style -hszselismisiSess
Of the seas" and how very certain the fact
that In few years we shall have outstrip-
ped her;
The tosal floating tonnage OF the whole
civilized world, exclusive Of China and the
East, consists ofsl36. 900 vessels of HOO
900 tons. OF this tonnage some 9,76s, l7a
belongs 10 Great Britain and the United
States, so Inst iexelnaing shese two great
marsti,ne natioas, The total Recommendation
mage Of the remainder of the civilized world
, is but 1900 600, or less than that which Ell
I Their Great Britain or the United States in'
diydually possess. France comes next in
the scale, aud is insignificant in compare
son, lis total tonnage beng 100000 tons
| ayaas, 5,o42.a7o Tor Great Britain, and L.
| -2a,oo3 for the United States. italy aud
Sardinia come next TO France; next stands
Holland. Prussia. Spain. Norway and Swe-
den.
| The entrances and clearances OF Great
Britain for the year 1854 amounted 10 Az
573,352 tons, and the United States for the
same period, 100000 tons.
The British colonies in the Pacific have
several vessels. and the Eastern posses
sions, Siam. China. and the islands OF the
Indian Ocean, have large fleets ios trade or
piracy, which must not be omitted In an
estimate OF the shipping Of the world
The number of seamen engag ed in this SER
vice is supposed to be about 500 900, and if
we include the Eastern States and China
oil the marine population Of ahich we have
not any account, there must be fully one
million OF persons engaged at sea and gene
/. rally n the ocean.
A comparatively short time since Hol-
land. now possessing less than a fitieth
part of the seamen and tonnage of the
world. was the greatest naval power in ex-
istence, and match nearly for all other
maritime nations. Holland has not dec'in-
ed since then, but other maratime nations
have risen, and the Impulse she strengthen
cd is continued and increasing throughout
the world.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-06

Under the head of Distinguished Arri-
var the st. Louis Repuali an says, The
Hon. Mss MrRRAr, mistress of the Bed
Chamber TO Queen Victoria, has arrived in
this city and is sto piping with our fellow
citizen, Dr. c. A. Pope. She has been in
this country a year or more, during which
time she has visited all portions oft, sight
seeing, and in pursuit Of her favor.te study
OF Geology"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-06

sessss Is Imn Ptacrleu o. Nsx YsKK seEsEos.
HI DE-. Hp. aRB II. pItos, Editor Of the "sesipe."
Such is the title Of book gotten up in
the best style OF the art and handsomely
embeilished, that we find on our table from
the press Of De Witt& Davenport, Nassau
81, New York. Aany scenes in this book
are pronounced equal, if not superior. to
DR.. Waren's celebrated "Diary of Lon
don Physician" They pos sess the addition.
al interest Of being actual occurrences in
everyday life. Added to the work are
some articles on hesiih that much enhance
is value. The book may be had Of Messrs.
Warren g. Rhswn, Agents for the publish
er.. at the Post Office in this city and 10
Rock Island.