Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-05-16

my country at school, up to the present time,
have been firm believer In that sublime doctrine,
that Spaniards should rule Spain, Frenchmen
France, Irishmen Ireland, and Americans Ameri-
ca. have said that love the institution Of sla-
very, but while make this declaration, / must
aver that also love the Union Of these confede.
rated States and whyy Because ! sincerely en-
rtan the opinion that the severing Of this Union
viii be the end of our liberties. Ny devotion TO
the Union, and the honor of It's flag, has been
proven on the battlefelds of foreign country, |
and In the halls OF legislation OF Florida For du-
ring the time the Compromise measures we're ere.
sting 80 much excitement In the country, and
every true patriot was earuly alarmed At the state
of public affairs the opportunity vas offered me
of again showing my regard for the perpetuity OF
our free institutions in my capacity OF representa-
tive of the people, by virtue OF holding the con-
trolling vote in the election Of United States Sena
tor from this State; and how did act upon that
occasions Why, abandoned the regular nominee
of the Democratic caucus, Of which party was .
member, and chat, too, when Mr.. Yulee lacked
bnt one vote of m election, and voted forthe Hon.
g. r. Mallory, who elected because had
more confidence in the Union sentiments of the
latter than the former.
In the language Of Neil 8. Brown, of Tennessee
in his admirable letter in reply to invitation to
Join In the festivities of the 9Th of January In New
York. ] hold no sympathy with either one ex
treme or the other--eithsr the Abolitonists and
Free-soers of the North, or the Secessionists and
Disunionists at the South. sincerely think that
there are sound national men at the North, and
there are also agitators In both sections. The
principles set forth In the platform adopted at the
city OF Philadelphia are patriotic and national
enough to enlist the energies and support of every
true American citizen, and, IL carried out, can but
rebound to the honor, prosperity, and glory of our
beloved country.
Mr.. Editor, it may be asked why did not an
swer the charges made against me before this
The only answer can make is, that did not en-
terrain the idea for one moment that any high
toned chivalrous gentleman Of the South would
believe tho statements of the Tribune
To those Southern Demagogues who pretend
that they think me an Aboltionist, have this to
say, that If there be one of them between Maine
and California that will have the audacity and pre-
sumption to tell me so to my face, pledge myself
(if he be genteman) to give him an opportunity
of proving to the people Of these United States
that his bravery Is equal to his disposition to ira
duce the reputation OF his fellow man, without al
lowing the one sandered, either to defend himself
upon the stump before the people, or of vindica-
ting his honor in the field.
fyou, Mr.. Editor, win give this letter place In
your excellent and patriotic paper you win do Jus
tice to one who will be grateful for the kindness
With respect, your obedient servant,
New York, May Is, 1856.
In travelling through Connecticut few days
since, ] Was forcibly reminded Of the ups and
downs of this life. 1t is well known that p r.
Barnum, better known perhaps a. Humbug Bar
mum, built himself magnificent country residence
near Bridgeport, Connecticut, some years since,
where he calculated to pass the evening Of his
days. Money was profusely spent in constructing
the building, which surpasses anything Of the kind
in this country, and the grounds were laid out on
extensive scale, including artificial fishing ponds
&c. Not far from half million of dollars have
been expended on this property. Attic present
moment it is doubtful whether it would bring
100000. Everything about 1t looks gloomy and
neglected, and az 1t is in law the lawyers will most
likely get the bulk of it.
year ago Mr.. Barnum was millionaire now
he is a bankrupt without dollar in bis pocket
Mrs Barnum has often said, in her most halcyon
days. that she expected her husband would die
poor man but it is hardly possible she expected
the calamity would come so soon as 1t has. Such
are the transitions Of men, and this is not an sola-
ted case; they are occurring daily 1t Is raid all
OF our theatres have offered their establishments
for a benefit to Mr.. Barnum.
Barnum is out with card this morning, In which
he says the letter purporting to be from Jenny
Lind, and published in Philadelphia paper, is a
forgery no such letter having ever been written
by that lady.
nounced the sale of that building, to take place on
the goth instant at auction unless previously dis
posed of at private sale. 1t has been offered to the
Common Council for 100000, and . committee of
that body will visit the building to-day to examine
into its present condition. and see II they can con-
sistently purchase it. 1t is talked of for market
but it is rather an extravagant building for such
purpose,
The anniversaries are now about over. and the
white cravat gentlemen have mostly returned to
their homes. perceptible thinning out g OBJ
servable in Broadway and az the warm weather ia
now fairly upon us, the busy season may be con-
sdered as over. Families are taking up their
summer quarters IN the rural districts, and the
steamboats, and cars leave the city daily crowded
to their utmost capacity. The prediction that we
are to have the yellow fever this summer will be
the means of driving many away who would not
otherwise leave the CITY,
In money matters every thing looks a. well ma
could be expected Money is obtainable without
difficulty at from 8 to 10 per cent Stocks are
dropping, as Is always the case at this season,
capitalists withdrawing their funds from specula-
ton, and letting them remain idle until their re-
turn from their summer vacation.
The opera season Is about over, Maretzek hav-
ing made poor speculation of it, as he generally
does of everything which he takes hold Of 1t is a
pity such a splendid building should be closed
during the summer but such is to be the fate,
fear, of the Academy of Music.
Capt. Nye, formerly commander of the steamer
Pacific 1t is said is to leave for Europe, where
he intends to remain for several years. He takes
his family with him.
The steamers Ocean Bird and 81. Lawrence were
sold yesterday together for $500, 600 They are
TO be employed in the South American and Mexi-
can trade.
Derby 4 jackson have just published wau Bun
the early Day" in the North West by Mrs. John
II. Kinsie, Of Chicago This is decidedly the best