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CART. J. II. CALLAHAs-We have been asked, scyersI
times questions in regard to Capt Callahan the hero Of
the late action of San Fernando 10 answer all such and
all who feel the same interest 10 the character Of the gal
ah leader in that engagement win state that know
him, and we have known him long and intimately. lie
came TO Texas some Is 30 years ago As early 1884,
he WIS captain of the Segun INNATE Company and 10
that capacity madesevera short and with Capt
Howard of the regulars the skrnish Los Moros
lie commanded small company when San Antonio was
taken, In March, ls42 another in the battle of Saado Sep
TENDER Sf2 and also in other various campaigns and
some skirshes for several succeeding years. After
uon he settled down for several years merchant
the san Marcos Some two three years ago he located
as farmer on ,Ae Rio Blanco in the mountains He
employed in 1852 command Major Erskines party Of
cattedrovers to California and did 80 with more success
than any expedition that has gone through In the
lar West he pursued aud whipped party Of Indians who
had stolen some Of their animals lie returned Immediately
to his home and from that was lately called out By
Gov. Pease.
Capt Callahan Is plain, quiet and exceedingly unob
trusiye man-sound aud discriminating ia Judgment
never excited rasbbpt always cool and brave lie
Is what some people cali slow but sure He is essentially
prudent IN all his acts but determined as ada
mant With his consent, Iawessncss no hot-headed
improprieties win be committed by men under bis
mands- Galpesioa C,y.liaa
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EFFECT OF KNow-NoTHINGlsM IN TEXAS.

Texas exchange gives the following pertinent ustra-
lion Of the practical working of intolerance and proscrp
ton in that State which would be The in all the
States they succeed. This misfortune, how
ever glad TO believe, will bcfa any State,
new or old for the thing is dead;
As have predicted It coming pass that the nvet-
hostility foreigners the part Of the knownoth
ings would end in driving out, and preventing also from
coming in the respectable and cnterprspg foreigners
those who hers follow industrious pursuits and
svoeaons and, while digging fortunes for themselves and
children 81 the SOIL adding aso TO the wealth and pros
perity Of the State aud nation
We tho New Brsunies paper OF the 18th instant
that 200 German immigrants arrived ndsnola the I'd
Of this month the sbp Gutenberg. All in comfort
able circumsancs and, bat for the persecution waged
against Foreigners by the know-nohngs, would have
cssdy settled upon wild lands become purchasers OF
soil aud added 10 lLe increasing wealth OF the State.
But IL sid thai only eight, of them resolved
raxas; the rest go.ng 10 Mcrico
There 1. also loot project among the Germans Of
New Braaui san Antonio, aud other part. Of the wes
get up conpsny Of emgF.nts 10 Costa Rca About leo
families, loarn all Lard.woskng and industrious citi-
xrnshsYe dctermiasd 10 seek In country an asylum
FROM the pcrsccutiea waged sgsn., them In this.
The fact H. that the nothing party have DONE and
su doing In TEXAS prevent settlement and
impair ia progress than shs be able 10 remedy In
wears 10 coaee."
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THE SPECTATOR.

Augustus Harvey, esq, has published this interesting
and elegantly printed family newspaper in the city of
Washington twenty-five weeks, and, glad to
know, with excellent prospects Of permanency. We know
Mr. Harveys antecedents and capacities, and we take
pleasure in commenting his journal the confidence of
friends in every part of the country We say this in
asmuch of contemporaries have mistaken him
for another person. whose contributions newspaper lit
erature for some years past have been staple commodities
in the hands of northern factions. The Spectator not
however devoted to politics. but is intended for general
circulation and perusal Conducted with tact and dis
erection, lis editorial columns display uncommon ability
while its selections such TO make it a favore in
every family circle We know Of no newspaper in any
part Of the country that deserves general support
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Charles W Carrgan, esq, Of Pennsylvania he success
al candidate for register IN the county of Philadelphia
the last election, is doing great service the democratic
party in Maryland and is received with much
enthusiasm lie is q the ablcst popular orators Of
the day, and contributed vastly to bis and
the of the democratic ticket in the of which
he has just beena victor Acyery public meeting he ad
vocsted the principles Of The Nebraska bill without
vaton and denounced the know-nothngs without mercy
very young man. he possesses the elements Of
fu public speaker in eminent degree and to this quality
he adds sincere devotion his faith and uufaering en-
ergy We predict for him brilliant future. 1t is Mr.
Carrgaus purpose address other meetings in Maryland
during the coming week, and be is announced TO
speak at the great meeting ia Monument Square Tues
day evening next
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"wHIGs WHO ARE NO wHIGs."-sECTIoNAL
PARTIES.


Daniel Webster, in letter his farmer, John Taylor
wrote from Washington under date of March l7ib 1882
as follows;
am glad that you have chosen Mr. Pike representative
He is true but there in New Hampshire many
persons who call themselves wings who wings ALL
and better than disunionists Any who hesats
granting and securing to every part of the country
and constitutional rights is enemy whole country
John if OF your boys should he honors his
father and mother and loves his brothers and sisters
still insists that of them shall be driven of the
family what you say Of him but this, that there no
real family love in him Iou and are farmers neye
talk poiticsour talk is Of but remember this that
who attempts excite part Of this country
against another is wicked he would VI DO should
attempt to get quarrel between John Taylor and bis
neighbour old Mr. John sauborn his other Deshbor Cart
Buregh. There animals that live best in the fire
ard there who delight beat smoke co,pbns
ton and general conagration They do not follow the
things that make for peace They enjoy only controversy
enon, and strife. Have communion with such persons
either neighhors politicians. You have more rirh
say that slavery ought not exist in Virginia than yr
gnaD has that slavery ought TO exist New ap
shire This question left every State cid for itself
and If to keep the States together mast leave
to cry State this power Of deciding for itself think
wrote you word before politics. shall not do il
again. only say, love country and your coun
try andwhen attempt to persuade you get into
quarrel with tho laws ofother States tell them that mean
to mind your business, add advise them theirs
John Taylor, you free you possess good prnc
pies have large family to and pryde for by
Labor Be thankful TO the government which does not Old
press you which does not bear down by excessive taxa
on bat which holds out to yon and the hope all the
blessings which liberty, industry and security may give
John Taylor thank Cod morning and evening that YOU were
born in such country. John Taylor, write me an
other word on politics. Give my kndest remembrance 10
your wife and children and when you look from your east
windows upon the graves Of family remember that be
who the author OF this letter follow them 70 An
other world"
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WASHINGTON CITY


rss fssasL r. JAnrs, No. ise South Tenth street. Phiade
cha : eas general travelling agent, assisted by W. H. WsLp
losfrottss. J.mss DrgsiSe, HAnsi,r r. JAAss IHos
T.. nses. n W. Mosaisex. u. w. WIKI, NM L. WArrxAAs
ranlos, ID. X. hcsIs, Dam r. swAis, ]. AsHsAs
aaa r. nA.ls. tses@ -tN esea E
OF NJ Lewis, Montgomery Alabama, Ii our gen
tho Of Alabama and Tennessee a.
~ q. y. Le~s JAnEs o. LEwis. and sAhuHL D. LEWIS
60 c. W. JAnss No. Cincinnsti, ONO IL
ucga csesas agent the Western States and Texas
stttsba ~ n. T. Tnos4s w. KANsAs WrILAs H. TnosAs
THos. y. JAsgs NJ L. wsHsAr, A. l.. Cnilps and d. VII
GsAH laws. Rseeip1 Of siher will be good,
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The democrats ~ ohio DO not despair. The result Of
thr last election shows lusnss aas tie preceding
contest and siad 70 perceive that thcy already
In the Gcd marhang for The Of 1856 The fol-
lowing IRON ~ Ohio ssaissaan q the zsth 81 October
shows The spirit Which erradss tic Bacleye democracy
" faf 0a'o pxNocaArlg rssss.--We have nescr known
the demccrs'se 81 obo " b 10 such glorious spirits
after sectos IA shsh their cpronsn successful
tbs ass. IhsFe assecrstic paper Ohio
~hioh iaosr spoa TIE rra " ths l9s election ssaoco
dysf Tia rhx ssn es5ertsf ssaiast fan was
overwhelming that ssvnsd aoss imposhle 20 over
IN gcsi st hss. hros theif rsnks confused
their sriniss snd sost tsr great nscs When
c.dpt hs feamsss1ces unaeF which ths esmpsgp
corsaesaa ssssf, 90 lorsfsi, coe1bssoDt snst
the ssts saa osth bosA eshai "a orsaps aDd aFsha
shsr errcsshs rss4 esesge& xnd nssFepfessntson o.
sd ~ chslnAs votes s.ansi sana The @sny traitors IN
car rsass shs veal - tAs ensuy a wonder
tha, ne fss'oa surfy q issl gear at ncrsssrd To-
stead sf sacA reih ksts T.aed u thoassnd. ~
vc'es, sas dssaysS Ne sneuy ~ IA snsn usbfsy they
have cbtsnss Dsaoer3i. a oklo Ne sales srs bright.
Plcs yous nisa, aoa ~ ssain~
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The knownothing papers excessively indignant be-
cause collection raised in Of the departments Of
this city for the purpose Of assisting the democratic
in the city of Baltimore at the approaching elections and
grave charges hurled against Of the chiefs of the
department alluded to for his exer,ions in recommending
these contributions We confess that no grievous
harm in all this matter. The administration of General
Pierce is committed in tho most decided and open
to the principles which the fanatics in the know-notbng
lodges assaling The Of these principles is
important the perpetuity of institutions They
important to the honest administration of the government
they important to the protection Of the rights Of the
States and Of the rights of the citizen they important
to the of law and order and do not see why
gentlemen attached to such administration should not
contribute all honorable to counterfeit the violence
Of organized mobs in great cities whose chief end and aim
is subyort those principles Some of the knownoth-
ings think the contribution referred to intended to
purchase votes when the fact is notorious that it was
Intended simply provide for such persons
are temporarily employed in this city but legal voters
in Baltimore. Hundreds and thousands Of not in
onice-rnen who toll for their living at bard laborgive
only literally Of their money, but of their time to
ss the great OF federation and Of democracy There
is scarcely town or township in this wide Union in
which to be found Of this character Nobody
them Of corrupt purposes and we cannot see why
any such accusation should be regarded for moment
when made against persons holding office under Straight
forward and straghtout democratic administration.
Those who not for in this fight are against us.
Men who doubt ~ times of trial like this should be made
to give way to who do not doubt but who believe
that the Of the democratic party in the coming cleo
tions well of this year of 1885, essential to the
preservation Of the Union and 10 the protection Of private
well Of public rights We, Therefore heartily COM
mend Mr. Washington of the Treasury Department. for his
activity and energy in the contribution alluded to- and
hope the good example may be followed throughout the
Union.
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him worthy member, and len it only when found
could not commune with ii without being guilty OF
" resolution offered the 9th Of September 10 the
following effect Tint every reliable ireesoe be provided
with rifle, brace Of pistols and sabre, 10 when
called upon by his superior officer that he should
his for the OF any coming under the ursdc
ton OF tho laws OF the Territory For the truth
the above, am willing TO youch oath.
up. LAUGHLIN."
From the above it will be observed that the crisis has
last reached its height in Kansas that open resistance
the laws medated by northern disunionists How long
will proslayery submit organization whose
basis Is the government the constitution and the
Union?
Let and consider the subject, and what should
be done in the exgeny The North is making preparations
which must be opposed by the South in her full strength
ard in her direst mood" Something must be done, for
the truth Of the above beyond eay disputes in fact
have possession the constitution Of the secret order
Mr. Laughn is known u.s. having had business with the
Office time and again, and know that he is sincere Let
us not be lukewarm when the emergency is at hand.
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NEvER pIp--The Louisville Democrat speaking of IN,
tricks of the Hndoos 10 nvegle democrats into their
der by making them CONSPICUOUS officers on all public
occasions, asks very perneny adid any ever sec
noPay meeting gotten up but democrat pm ia IL,
char If one could be found in the crowd The Democrat
might have added that they placed in such positions
from motives dsneresed those which induced David
put Uriah Tin the front of the battle that they may be
killed off
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INTERESTING RELo-The Connecticut Historical Society
have in their possession for preservaon the first line
sent over the magnetic telegraph in America The graphic
question: "Whst has God wroughtip The fret con-
nected sentence dictated by Mrs Smith, of Indiana daug-
ter OF Henry Ellsworth, esq.
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Thersore in tme Of peace, be is limited . s2l per MONTH

therefore, in time Of peace he is limited TO s2l per month
for forage. IS.
9Th The number for which general officer may
during service in the field Is not fixed by statute
but by regulation In relation To lieutenant general there
no regulation but for the present. and for this case es
tablish the number at seven,
7h AS ratons the of 1898 allows forty per day
or money In lieu thereof at the current price current
price, means the price the time the claim OF allowance
arises and that during the period in question was twenty
cents per ration by statute.
No existing statute makes any provision for the allowance
Of double ratons in this No existing regulation Au
horizes it, The &C; Of 1872 coupled with
of 1897, and that Of March, 1902 It'll obvious from
careful examination does not tend TO modify or change TINS
result which, consequently, will be two hundred and ior
dollars per month for rations.
sh Nothing Is said to servants in the act of 1898. AT
this have been the subject of regulation and
general would have been entitled TO such num-
might be prescribed by the War Department in virtue
substng OF Congress- Opinion OF Attorney Zen
erx Writ June 49, 1917 The power of the President to
regulations upon the subject in the absence of stat
utes the such regulation made by him. are
expressly recognised by the act approved july 1872 When
by the Of 1876 officers were forbidden to employ soldier
as servants four walters allowed major general
The archives Of the War Department are known TO be i'm
perfect in consequence destruction by re but the
show what number Of the Lieutenant
general was entitled to- ia just to presume, in the absence
of such evidence the number could have been less
than allowed to major general by statute,
and therefore establish that the number to be recog-
in this The power to establish such regulation
not only clearly Implied in the act Of 1872 above referred
| to, but also In the act approved April "A, 1876.
9TH As fuel and quarters, do not propose to make any
present. other than to direct that the accounts OF
Lieu General Scott in that respect be settled
upon the existing law and regulations fixing the pay and
emolumonts Of major general.
| FRANKLIN PIERCE.
| Hon. JrrrEnsos DAVIS, Secretary of War,
| Washington, ID. G.
Statement Of Lisaant General SCOTS account, seed By
the War Department accordance Nth the decision Of the
| President.
Pay General Scott from Goth March, l87 to 3ls of Au
gust, lsis7 months days, at $50 per month $500 OO
is55-7e month. u days, at $50 per month 1886 CT
Subsistence from goth March, ls47 to 3lst of Au-
| gust, lsis-522 days-l0 rations per day--5,220
| ratons at 20 cents 1,ol4 90
Do. from 10th May, ls4o, to 3oh September,
ls55-?,335 days--l0 rations per day--23350 =
ratons at 20 cents 1870 0O
\
eral and major general lo,4O5 81
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kSow-NoTHfNG rLATFoaN.The platform is all the con-
ISOLATION the faithful. have these LINES There precious
lew il in the Tree States and disrcgarded in the
slave States Tho misfortune abont the thing s it can't
vote for ITSELF GGd nobody viii vote for il.
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10 iAe people Of Missouri
civico military organization exists in neighboring
territory, formed to upon institutions and to mill
sgans lives, interests, and hopes Mr. p.
laughing kenuckan, and member Of the society,
with danger TO his life has made the following expose which
give in his words
" There accumulated in abundance in Lawrence
and the Territory furnished BY organization Boston,
which has also forwarded 500 oG0 cash. be
pupose Of making Kansas free State. This northern
society prepared violence
pose In all other fail IL procas the Union
bagse and farce and the confederacy presorv
ing house built at Lawrence by the Emigant Aid So
cty Ia Massachusetts, and the prinoi al in the place
fortress itse with port holes and all the requisites
for offensive and defensive warfare.
box marked dry goods and directed DR.. Robinson
agent OF the Emgrant Aid Society, opened my pres
and filled with the and munitions The
leading OF this northern society directing and
governing the popular mind with view They pro-
claim that slavery shall exist Kansas and boast
having OF three negroes from Missouri, and
Canada.
The object Of the society," openly promuente the
members, h 10 upon the Institutions 81 the south They
declare that color Il bar Go perfect liberty equality
Tar the whites The organized
on military basis and draws religion spur
Incentive 10 action. According the the
bsrF are bcand fact boundv call
% spon or active service was introduced to the
tive eomit,ee BY Governor Reeder and recommended BY
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WHO WILL NOT AID A GOOD CAUsEg

Difference between pay, &C., of lieutenant gen.
eral and major general 1914
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-02-24
Slate of Louisiana-Parish of IrerriHe.
Succession Sale.

DY virtue of an order or decree to me d.
II rected from the Hon'ble the Sixth Dis
trict Court of the State of Louisiana in and
for the parish of IbervilIe, bearing date the 9Th
inst, l will offer at public sale 10 the highes,
and last bidder on
Monday, 18th day of March,
next, 1856. at l o'clock, P. NJ, the following
described SLAVE, belonging to the
Succession of Felicia Nereaux,
deceased, and to the community which existed
between the said deceased and her surviving
husband, Adolphe Breaux, to wit:
ROsettte, a mulatress, aged Is years.
TERMS OF SALE.
One fourth of the price Of adjudication pay
able cash on the day of sale, and the balance
payable one third in all March 1856, one third
in all March 1857, and one third in all March
1853; the purchaser to furnish his notes for
the credit terms, endorsed to the satisfaction
of the tutor, payable at the Office of the Re-
corder of the parish of lberville, and if not
paid at maturity, to bear eight per cent per an
mum interest until paid. Special mortgage to
be retained on the said slave to secure the pay.
ment of said notes and all interests.
Sale TO take place at the store of James H.
Johnston, on Bayou Crosse Tete, in this par
ish.
JOS. H. ERWIN, Sheriff.
Parish Of 1berville, 9Th Feb. l855-lO.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-02-24

N4Hrss W03n EFe
Thus graphically does the Rev. Mr. Brooke
Of New York city, describe this just now very
popular individual
said / did not know who sSam" 10, but I
believe ] can give . part Of bic history. He.
like the Pops, 10 . historical character. He was
born in the garden Of Eden, and when the world
was deluged, safaly rode ont The Storm with
Noah 10 the ark. He vas busy At the tower
Of Babel; be wandered with The children Of
Israel in the desert b was in the train Of Mi
Ram when she sang the Inspired song; be blew
the loudest rams horn trumpet when the walls
OF Jericho fell; hs clothed Joha The Babtist,
and was with hip on ~ banks ofths riyef; b
before Felix.
He had . hard tine bstwsso The Pepss and
The lnquisition. but n was DO Who lsd voune
Luther to the dust eolossd bible in In old
monastery; 10 was With ths Pilgrim hthssa Of
old Plymouth msnosy. when t6ey ssoesed The
ocean; b laid the corner stoue of the fr,e Pro,
testant church in the colonies and IL - i
who stirred up the old and young, rich and
poor, the high aud low. Ia ths oppressed Colo
nles' Mat even The mountain boys knew s0am.
was aboat.
he introduced Patrick Henry 10 The .Houss
OF burgesses when he, with his soal over6ov.
iog with paieistisn, and - roles eloshed vith
- Po~:e - Asa1ee, rsse seisessss @ those
:nne.sal vssds Sttss0tbatEss ~ @.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-02-24
ST. AGNES FEMALE ACADEMY.
Memphis. Tenn.

THE Spring Term and Ninth Session of the
l. ST. AGNES ACADEMY, will commence
on MONDAY the sth of February.
The course Of study embraces all the branches
of a thorough and accomplished education.
The Musical Department is under the charge of
T. FLAVIO, whose ability and taste are so widely
known and SO Justly appreciated.
Mons. BARBIERE will attend to the Academy
twice a week during two months of each session,
to give instruction in Danciug to the pupils whose
parents desire il.
For terms, etc, see Circular, or address the Mo-
ther Superior, St. Agnes Academy, Memphis,
Tennessee. feblO>3m