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The American patriot., 1855-04-28
The New York Conr-

TIE NEXT CoScREss.-The New York Cour-
Ter and Enquirer says: The elections in Con-
necticut and Rhode Island complete the entire
list of members of Congress in the free States.
In the last Congress these States sent ninety
Administration members and .tffly-one opposi-
ton. In the next Congress the entire number
of Administration members elected from the
free States is-we believe we do not err in the
computation-twenty three, the entire number
of opposition members is one hundred and six
teen. OF the Administration members, one
comes from Maine, five from New Jersey, five
from Pennsylvania, two from Indiana, five from
Illinois, one from Iowa, one from Wisconsin,
and two from California. 1t would be very
difficult to classify the opposition with refer
ence to particular party distinctions. Many
were elected as Wings, many as Frcesoilers
many as Fusionmcn, and many as Know Moth
ngs.
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

MORE ENGLISH MENAcEs.-The London Ex-
amincr of a late date, indulges peculiarly
English propensity as follows:
But are present circumstances such as to ex-
clude grave apprehension? band Of Amer
ican filibusters already upon the seas when
the plot was discovered, will have reached
their destination, and have landed, before they
were warned of the failure of the that portion
of the enterprise which depended on the Gu
bans. Once landed, it is feared that Captain
General Concha will be down upon them, and
will show them the same scant mercy which
was shown to Lopez. The American Govern
ment will then be provided with grievance; I;
and if Gen. Pierce should deem the govern
ments and fleets of France and England too
deeply engaged in the Black and Baltic seas to
think Of succoring Cuba, it is quite within
reach of possibility that the report of the Os-
tend Conference may be acted on, and the step
of making common cause with the discounted
corsairs, by sending force for retaliating upon
Gen. Concha, and perhaps for reducing the
island may become sufficiently popular to
force itself upon Mr. Pierce's not very reluc-
tant Cabinet
The contingency of the Western Allies look
ing quietly on must not, however, be too has
tily assumed. France and England have on a
previous occasion spoken frankly at Washing
ton as to what would be their duty were Cuba
wantonly invaded; and at that time the EN-
peror Napoleon observed that the alliance be-
tween France and England extended Westward
as vii as Eastward. And though it would be
unfortunate indeed if, in the belief that VIC
have duty to prevent aggression, and protect
weak states from spoliaton, we should be
called upon to perform such duty in both
hemispheres at once, let not the American Co.
vernment too hastily infer that its act of ag-
grcssion would be safe. Meantime the Span.
ish Cortes, instead of conining their cares to
the Cancellation of the planters who have con.
spired against them, might do better, we think,
so to deal out justice to all subjects of the
Spanish crown in Cuba, that it should moi
longer have to depend for allegiance and de-
fence upon merely one class, and that the least
numerous and most selfish.
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

How Mr.. WISE FOUND "SAM."-Mr. Wise
has succeeded in finding the Know Nothings.
Recently, while making speech to large as
semblagc in Richmond, he expressed a desire
TO see ga live Know Nothing" and said he
hoped that if there was one present he would
stand up and show himself for the qualification
of the crowd; whereupon every man rose to
his feet with the exception Of seven or eight
Mr.. Wise has seen "Sam," and if we mistake
not, he will soon feel the effect of what he
can do. Hh fi -F d.. fh1t
The American patriot., 1855-04-28
CLARIFIED

On Thursday evening last, the 26th inst
by the Rev. A. G. Miller, MILTON THOMAS
ESQ.,, to Miss VICTORIA DICKSON. An,
this parish, a
The American patriot., 1855-04-28
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATION.

VVO 3 0xAAV W y V0AG0AA0A AVN
On Thursday last Clinton Lodge No. 27, of
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows cele-
bratcd, in tho usual manner, the occurrence
of the seth Anniversary Of the Order in
America.
The Brethren formed into procession at II
o'clock, and marched through the principal
Streets in full dress-regalia, and then pro-
ceed to the Methodist church.
The exercises at the Church were as fol-
lows: Prayer by Bro. J. J. Wheat; an Ode
by the members Of the choir who had kindly
volunteered their services on the occasion !;
an Grafton by Bro. j. o. Fuqua; an Ode, by
the Choir, and Benediction by Bro. Wheat
The ladies' and gentlemen Of the choir de-
serve great credit and the thanks Of the Order
for the interest which was manifested by them.
The music, both vocal and instrumental, had
the effect of adding charm to the business Of
the day, and the attention of the large au-
dience was rivited as if by enchantment to
the mclodious strains of those fair warblers,
and "Friendship, Love and Truth" and Hail
Columbia" were made to breathe the the very
life Of song
The Oration Of Mr.. Fuqua was an excellent
production of thought and Imagination. He
spoke briefly of the history of the Order
from its establishment near the middle of the
eighteenth century in England, down to the
present period; and gave quite . glowing
account of its prosperity and strength at this
time--that the indissoluble links of Friend
ship, Love and Truth had firmly established
their mild dominion, and that no power on
earth could check its onward course.
He contcndcd that the objections which had
been urged against the Order in consequence
of its secrecy were futile; maintaining that Sc
crecy was indispensable even in the opera
tions Of all well regulated governments or
families. That the Order was secret society
inasmuch as the necessary signs of recognition,
which were the means adopted to avoid impo.
sition.
He admonishcd the brethren to keep green
on memory's tablet the holy bearing Of their
voluntary obligations that the cause in pre-
cept was attendant with the light Of Heaven
as its guide amid "antres vast" in the pill.
gran,age of life's brief history; to which was
to be added only the wise counsel Of good
example and adherence, to fratcrnize thu
world.
After the exercises at the church had beer
completed, the Brethren proceeded to the house
of Mrs. Mansker, where they were supplied
with something to refresh exhausted nature
We were pleased to notice there many o.
those fair daughters Of Rcbecka, who secmet
to>lend an anticipating spirit to the jovialnes'
Of the occasion.
Tho Ball in the evening was the closing
scene of the events of that long to be remem
bered holiday to the Orderin Clinton. Fairy
like poetry was everywhere to be seen viii
frolicsome mirthfullncss tripping the maz.
round Of the dance. Cheerfulness gaity ant
pleasure reigned supreme until the small hour
Of the morning. and al went away with lgh
and gladdeped hearts
The American patriot., 1855-04-28
THE AMERICAN PATRIOT

''rhese men (foreigners) have no attachment to
the country, further than interest binds them
Geo. Washington to Richard Henry Lee.
"Be just and fear not. Let all the
ends thou aim'st at be thy country's, thy Gods,
and truths; then II thou fallst, thou fallst a
blessed martyr"
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

In consequence Of the illness Of one Of the
performers, the Thespian Corps have post.
poned the repetition of "Robert Macaire'
and "Box and Cox" to the evening of next
Tueday week. t.. .0al O..sIs,l
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

A fire broke out at Opelousas on the 18th
instant, and before the flames could be SUBJ
dued, several buildings were destroyed.
Loss about $1,000. Believed to be the work
Of an inccndary.
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The decrease is not far from two millions of
dollars compared with the same months last
year, making total decrease for the first quar-
ter of the calendar, and the third quarter of
the fiscal year. of about 81, 100000. Anequi-
valent decline for the remaining quarter will
produce falling off for the entire year of
about $13, 200, 900, leaving an aggregate reve-
nue. from the this source of 52,OOO,OOO
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

az Gen. Sutter, once the richest, is said,
be now among the poorest men in Californi
To poverty is added the infrmities Of old as
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

Carrier Brent ESQ, has received the appoint
ment Of Assistant Engineer Of the State Of
Louisiana.
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

G. w. Kendall, the Post Master at New Or
leans, has been arrested, charged with pur.
loining bank notes from letter to the amount
of 5000.
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

Mrs. WEBsrLR.-The health of this lady is
improving, and it is expected that she will
soon entirely recover from the effects of the
accident which occasioned her illness.
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

The Union Of the 18th says that Minister
Dodge is daily expected in Washington, pre-
vious to his departure for Spain. r,
The American patriot., 1855-04-28
CLINTON, LOUISIANA
SATURDAY, APRIL IS, 1855.

Judge Robertson declines being the Demo-
cratic candidate for Secretary Of State
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

A young man by the name Of W. B. Secbees
who was sentenced by the authorities of Men.
phis to the chain-gang, and who subsequently,
had the misfortune to have his leg broken b,
the falling of a bank of earth, while at work,
lately instituted suit for damages against ths
corporation of Memphis, and has received ves.
dict of damages to the amount of $4,000
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

NORM LoUIsrANA.-The Mnden Gazette, q
the 18th instant, says that they have had plen
ty Of rain for farming purposes since thei
last.
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

Our PRESENT CoNDIT1oN FOR WAR-As it is
quite clear that single move of spirit might
at this moment plunge us into hostilities with
Spain, it is quite proper that we should exam
inc the condition of the Navy. There can be
no question but the Navy Department of the
United States is in the same condition as the
British Army Department; in other words,
that it is beyond description dcplorablc. The
army is better. In fact, it is well organized
was put on sound footing after the war Of
1912 by John C. Calhoun while Secretary ol
War, and has remained in decent state Of
efficiency ever since. Whence the successful
campaign in Mexico. If war were to break
out, it would be scrviceable. But, as assured
ly, the Navy Department would be found use
less. The ships might do their duty; but tho
organization at headquarters would be fount
so absurd and so inefficient that the graves
disasters would be inevitable. There would
be found to exist the same helpless imbecility
in superanuated chiefs, the same absurd divis
ion of authority, the same blind devotion t
routine which, as it appears, ruined the British
army before Sevastopol. Let Mr.. Dobbin lool
to it-N y Herald.
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

TExAs.-The Texas papers speak in very
terms of tho prospects Of the
crops.
The American patriot., 1855-04-28
RESULT IN CONNECTICUT.

There being no election Of Governor by the
people, the election devolves upon the Legisla.
turc, in which the American party has ma
jority of forty-one over both the Administra
ton and Whig parties .....
The national men belong to the " American
party"-the Forneyites constitute the admins.
tration party, and the remains Of the Whis
party consist mostly of Freesoil anti-Adminis
tration men.
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

The CAMELs ARE CoM1NG.-It will be recol-
lected that by recent act Of Congress GER
tain amount was appropriated to enable the
Secretary Of War to try the experiment of in
PRODUCING camels on this continent, as beasts
of burden and for military purposes. AS the
Navy Department have occasion to send stores
to our squadron in the Mediterranean, the
storeship Supply, now at the New York yard,
has been selected for this purpose, and on her
return voyage will bring the camels. This
vessel will be commanded by Lieut.. David d.
Porter, of the navy, and will take out Major
Wayne, an officer of the Quartermaster's De-
partment Of the army, to purchase the camels'
and on her homeward voyage will bring them
to the United States. The vessel will be pre-
pared with all despatch for sea. There is no
doubt that the experiment Of introducing cam
els as beasts of burden, and for military pur-
poses, in the Southwestern part of the coun-
try, will prove entirely successful. Their great
endurance, their ability to carry large burdens,
and the length of time that they are enabled
to exist without water, will render them val
liable adjunct to the army in the section Of
country for which they are intended Wash
ington Union.
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

SENsIBLE.-The Legislature of Wisconsin
has just enacted law providing for placing a
copy of Webster's unabridged Dictionary, at
the expense of the State in each school and
department thereof of the public schools Of
the Stste.
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

The receipts of duties at the six principal
Atlantic ports during the last two months were
as follows:
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

GREAT FlsnlSc.-The Burlington Free Press
relates a new and unique mode of fishing,
which has been successfully tried in trout
stream of Northern Vermont. The discovery
was made few days since by wood-chopper
in Hydcpark Being thirsty with labor, he
chopped hole in the ice of a mountain stream
and laid himself down to drink. While in the
act of imbibing the refreshing fluid his nose
was suddenly and unexpectedly seized by a
hungry leviathan of the brook, who buried
his teeth deeply in the rosy protuberance,
which he evidently thought was a savory NOR
sci. The astonished wood-cutter, whose alarm
endowed him with superhuman strength,
threw up his head with jerk, and pulled out
upon the ice splendid trout which weighed
two and half pounds! The editor Of the
Free Press has talked with man who saw the
laceratcd and swollen nose, and vouches for
the authenticity of the story.
A Jusr vERp1cr.-Thc Quincy Qll) Herald
says that tho Grand Jury refused to find a bill
against John Pigg, lad about fourteen years
of age, for shooting and killing man named
Pile. The circumstances are, that Pile had
quarreled with his wife, and threatened to beat
her-she escaped to the house of the boys
mother, was followed by Pile, who made dem
onstrations to whip her, when Mrs. Pigg inter
fered, saying that no woman should be whipped
by man in her house. Pile then struck thu
mother of the boy several times in the face
when the lad seized shot gun and shot hin
down, from the effects of which Pile died tht
next day The neighbors persuaded the boy
to 60 to Quincy and surrender himself, which
he did, and the case being investigated, the
jury refused to indict him.
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

C1rIzENsHIp.-The following is copy Of an
important act, relative to the question of
citizenship, which has been passed by the
present Congress:
AN ACT to secure the rights of citizenship
to children of citizens of the United States,
born out of the limits thereof
Be it enacted By the Senate and House of
Representatives Of the United States Of Ameri-
ca, IN Congress assembled, That persons here
tofore born, or hereafter to be born, out Of the
limits of the limits and jurisdiction of the
United States, whose fathers were, or shall be
at the time of their birth, citizens of the Uni
ted States, shall be deemed and considered,
and are hereby declared, to be citizens of the
United States: Prorided, howerer, That the
rights of citizenship shall not descend to per-
sons whose fathers never resided in the United
States.
SEC. 9. And 6s 1t further enacted, That any
woman who might lawfully be naturalized
under the existing laws, married, or who shall
be married, to citizen Of the United States,
shall be deemed and taken to be citizen.
Approyed February 10 1856
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

The steam frigate Merrimac, in the course Of
construction at the Boston navy yard, will i.
ready for launching, it is believed, in Julv
She is thus described by the Boston AdvrS.
scr: -'' e--i WV
Her frame is substantially built Of liw
oak, material superior to any other known in
ship-building and which we alone Of all mar;
time nations possess, and her fastenings an
enormous. Her capacity is equal to that Of
the largest three-deckers in other services
equal or superior to that of the Duke Of WI
lington,' the flagship of Admiral Napier Sh.
was built by Mr.. Deano, from draft accepted
by the Bureau of Construction, offered, as Va
believe, by Mr. Pook late naval constructor Il
this station. She will carry fifty guns Of la.r
calibcr when ready for sea. We advise IN
who arc curious in such matters to inspect this
noble ship while she is still on the stocks"
The American patriot., 1855-04-28

PUr IT'S Foor IN Ir.-The American party
has put its foot init-clear in it. What? Into
reform, success, the enemy's camp, foreign
forces-into about everything. Where an
election is held, its foot is in it. If two or
three meet in the name Of patriotism, country,
God, its foot is in it. If city or state is to
he carried, its foot is in it. Be sure if any
thing is "coming of" worth while, its foot
will be in it.
Great foot-that American. n.-Enon Nothing.
The American patriot., 1855-04-28
TIE UNITED STATES STEAMER WArrsv,-c,

THE Ux1TED STATES STEAMER WArrRvrc.
The Navy Department have advices from IN.
steamer Waterwitch, Lieut.. Com. Thomas !
Page, which vessel, on the 9th of Febru,,,
was at the mouth Of the Paraguay river. An N
were well on her. The Lieut.. Commando,
in his dispatches, confirms all the facts en-.
braced in the account sometime since puh.
lished, Of the firing into his ship by Paraeu,i,
forces, by which one of his men was woundpa
and has since died from his wounds -Wa.s'
ington Union. i''fl r J ~sE0Tg.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-15
From The Charleston CouierI
II E r L T T L s G 3 A v E

Let the tears fall in sadness upon thee,
Thou grave OF my sweet cherub child!
As they sparkle ike dew drops above thee,
On petals of spring flowers wiids
For they fall from the eyes that so foudly
Did gaze on her once lovely form,
WHO now rests In thy bosom so lonely,
Far, far from earth darkness and Storm
sTis mother whose bosom swells DER thee,
Thou grave of her teEderest Lowell
And she weeps in her anguish before thee,
But her heart and her treasures above;
For her loved one, SO quietly sleeping,
May nestle no more on her breast,
But the night of life's sorrow and weeping,
Shall end in the morrow OF rest.
And she wipes the tears falling upon thee,
OH grave where her hearts treasure liesl
And she meekly kneels silently beside thee,
Her languid eyes fixed on the skies;
For voice in soft whispers hath spoken,
In accents of pity and love
lis the Spirit, In numbers unbroken.
That points the sad uloUTneT above
On. that mothers heart bleeding with SORROW
May often sigh DER thee dark grave,
But the hopes of that heart !Or the MORROW.
Shall nerve it iiie's perils 10 brave;
For thy gloom and thy silence may saddea,
But light CLEANS Immortality there,
And the hope of reunion shall gladden.
Lite's weaTisome pilgrimage here.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-15
No Time to Read.

This is a word of inhexible commerce: nothins
Is ever given away, but everything Is bought and
paid for IT, by exclusive and absolute surrender
of ourselves to material pursuits, we materIalIze
the mind, we lose that class of sa:isiactions cl
which the mind is the region the A
young man IL business for instance. begins to feel
the szhiarating glow of success, and deliberately
determines to abandon himself TO IFS delicious
whlri- He says 10 himself, Will think on moth
ing but business till nave so much money. and
then will begin new life. | Twill gather round
me books and pictures and friends. ] viii have
knowledge, taste. and cultivation the perfumes OF
scholarship, and winning speech and graceful
manners i will see foreign countries and con-
verse with accomplished men, l will drink deep
OF the fountain of classic lore. Philosophy shall
guide me, history shall instruct and poetry shall
charm me. Science shall open 70 me her works
Of wonders shall then remember rny present life
OF drudsery as one recalls pleasant dream. when
the morning has dawned. He keeps his self reg
istered VOW He bends his thoughts downward.
and nails them TO the Dust Every power, every
affection, every taste. except those which his par
tlcular occupation calls into play is left to st-c
Over the gates of his mind be writes in letters
which ne who runs may read No adnittaHce
except on business In time be reaches the goal
OF his hopes. but insuIted nature begins to
claim her revenge That which was once unuat-
ural him the enforced constraint. has become
rIgId defoTmity- The string OF his mind is broken
He can no longer lit his thought from the
ground Books and knowledge, and wise dis
courses and the amenities ofart and the cordiasy
OF friendship. are like words in strange tongue
10 the hard, smooth surface of his soul. nothing
genial, graceful or winning Will cling. He cannot
even purge his voice of Its fswning tone or pluck
from his face the mean money-getting mask
which the child does not look at without ceasing
to smile Amid the graces and ornaments Of
wealth, he is like blind man in a picture gale
Ty- That which he has done he must Continue
to do; he must accumulate riches which ne CAN
not enjoy, and contemplate the dreary prospect OF
growing old without anything to make age vener-
able or attractive. for age without wisdom and
without knowledge, is the winters cold without
the winters fire.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-15
Steam Saw g. Grist YiIs,

M L have established, and now have in full
W operation, in the immediate vicinity of
Washington, first class Steam Saw and Grst
Mill, and we will promptly fill all orders for
Lumber.
In few days we will be prepared to receive
and Grind grain Our regular day for Grinding
will be each Saturday, and at such other times
through the week as circumstances will permit
Persons bringing grain 10 our Mill, viii be ex-
pected, to have their names marked OF their
Sacks or Bags-otherwise we will not be respon-
sible for any losses.
Orders for lumber left with US at the Mill. or
with any of the merchants OF Washington, will
be promptly attended to-
All bills for Lumber, will be considered due
on the 1st day of january and if not paid at that
time, will bear the usual rate of interest
f. V. COLLINS & co
Washington, Nou. Ii, 1854 4G-tf