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Washington sentinel., 1856-03-22

The Washington Correspondence the Charles.
ton Mercury pays a handsome tribute to Mr..
Boyce. He says:
The debate in the House upon this subject
has been very able one. Mr.. Boyce, Of South
Carolina, made a superb speech. He is one
of the very best, and clearest constitutional
lawyers in the House. His opinions always
carry great weight with them. His discussion Of
the many grave questions connected with this
subject was luminous and profound. He
commanded, throughout his argument, the
unfagging attention of the House. This is
the best test of members standing in the
House. Mr.. Boyce is regarded here as having
exhausted the important points in the contro-
versy. So far as the friends of Whitfield are
concerned, they may safely leave their case
with Mr.. Boyce's argument His constituents
may we'll be proud of him.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-22

eur motto is "justice to all, favor to none;" and
if we know ourselves, all nominations, National
and State, will not only receive the support we
are in duty bound to give, but such support as
radiates from the heart enlists every sympathy,
nerves the hand for every emergency, and con.
templates nothing but the success of cherished
principes.n
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-22
From the Washington Union OF March
Ia, Is56-Its "sTRICT NEUTRALITY.
"THE PRESIDENCY.O

IHE FRESlDENCY." :"
1T is proper for us to remind
our readers that we have adopted
the policy Of abstaining from all
discussion in the UNION OF the
relative claims of the several De-
mocrats whose names are spoken
of in connection with Presiden-
tial nomination. We allude to our
policy on this subject that the nu-
merous friends who have address
ed to us communications advoca-
ting the nomination of different
gentlemen as candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President may un-
derstand why we have been una
able to insert their favors. When
the nominations are made we shall
be prepared to sustain them with
our best exertions. Until that
time, the UNION will adhere to its
past course of strict neutrality as
to men, looking alone to the main
tenance Of the great Democratic
principles on which the next battle
is to be fought"
Resolution of the Democratic Convention
IN BERKELEY COUNTY, VIRGINIA, which the
Washington Union refuses to publish
"Resolved, That the Democratic
party, being consistently a national
organization knowing no North,
no South, no East, no West, it
discountenances all suggestions
that would seek to give to one can
didate preference over another,
upon the ground that he is from
this or from that section of the
Union-AND THAT WHILST THE
Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN OF PENN
SYLvANIA is DECIDEDLY OUR
CHOICE FOR THE PRESIDENCY, we
stand pledged to give our warm
and cordial support to the nomi-
nees OF the Cincinnati Convention,
we care not from what State they
may be selected, requiring how
ever of them, that they shall be
true to the Constitution "'IN ALL
ITS ToTALITY"' Y"'-faithful to ALL
its guarantees, as well those which
secure freedom of religion and
equality of citizenship, as those
which protect our own property
from tii.c olunderer and the robber.
Resolution from MACON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
showing the "strict neutrality Of the Wash
ington Union:
" ResolUed, That we have an
abiding confidence in the admins
tration of Franklin Pierce; that
his course upon all national ques-
tons has been truly patriotic, sus-
tanning and carrying out the doc
trine of State sovereignty as laid
down and approved by Jefferson,
Madison, and the immortal Jack
son, and their compatriots."
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-22
The Dem ocratic Party.

: Never we're the prospects Of this party brighter
than they are at this time. The whole South
must fall into their ranks Wings and Know
Nothings can no longer exist as a party in the
slaveholding States. The South United as a
Democratic party, in defence Of the Constitution,
the rights of the States and the Union of the
States, there will be joined to them enough of
Northern Democracy to give them the entire
control Of the Federal Governments. c. Pa
tyiof and Mountdincer.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-22
neA- A voice from Missouri-Move on the
column.
Presidential Items.

LOUISIANA FOR BUcHANAN.--A telegraphic
dispatch from New Orleans to Washington,
announces that Mr.. Buchanan has carried the
State--Mr. Soule heading the Delegation to
the Cincinnati Convention.
The Democracy Of Pike county, Missouri, at
their meeting on the Sd inst. for the purpose
of appointing delegates to their State Conven-
tion on the Sd Monday in April, unanimously
adopted the following resolutions:
Resolred, That whilst the Democratic party
can point to many statesmen in its ranks en-
dowed with talents, which would adorn the pre-.
sidential Office, we believe that its success and
the best interests of the country will be most
surely promoted, by comforting the nomination
for the Office Of President on citizen of one
of the great Middle States of the Union-a
Statesman long tried, and fully tested, alike
distinguished in Cabinet Council and Senate
Chamber-ever ready and able to defend and
maintain the dignity Of his country, and the
right of her citizens, whether at the courts OF
Kings, or in the councils of American States
men-James Buchanan of Pennsylvania.
Resotred, That our representatives in the ap-
preaching State Convention be and they are
hereby requested to pursue such line Of ac
ton, as will tend to secure the nomination of
that distinguished Statesman.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-22

asJ- The Faculty of the South Carolina
College have called upon the Board of Trus-
tees to subject their conduct to rigid scrutiny,
as connected with the late unhappy riots.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-22
Making a Lion OF Him at Rome.

In letter from Rome, dated January l, we
find the following interesting paragraph:
"Our friends, ex-President Fillmore, Dr.
Foote, and Mr.. Jewett, we're at the church Of
the Jesuits, and appeared to enjoy the cere-
monies quite as well as others. The ex-Presi-
dent has only been here two or three DAYS.
Cass makes party for him on Thursday even.
ing of this week. think the papal government
will make something Of lion of him, as they
did of Mr.. Van Buren last winter"
Think of thatl Mr.. Fillmore enjoying the
Jesuits at Rome, and the Papal government
making lion Of him. Would it not be well
for Gen. Gustavus Adolphus Scroggs, who, it is
said, initiated Mr. Fillmore into council lit, to
interfere at once for his rescue from the Pope
and the Jesuits of Rome7 Ifthey make lion
of the American nominee, how can the Ameri.
cans be expected to "rule America" we should
like to know 2--Neto York Herald.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-22

neA- "How do you like the character Of St.
Paul?" asked parson of his landady one day,
during conversation about the old saints and
the apostles. "Ah, he was a good, clever old
soul, know for he once said, you know, that
we must eat, what is set before us, and ask no
questions for conscience sake. always thought
should like him for a boarder."
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-22
Why, obi tell US why2

HIT HIN AGAISl-The citizens of Eastport,
Missouri, we're so well pleased with the con.
duct Of Mr.. Rust, Of Arkansas, in his "affair''
with Greeley, of the Tribune, that, immedi.
ately on the receipt of the news that he had
cudgelled Horace, they procured and forwarded
to Mr.. Rust gold medal. The medal bears
this inscriptions " Presented to Hon. A. Rust,
M. g. from Arkansas, by his friends Of East
port, Missouri" And on the reverse side,
/" Hit him againl Atberille Is. C.) Banner.
G6- The Virginia Legislature have author
ized the erection Of bridge over the Potomac
at the Great Falls.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-22

more than one-sxth that of any other method,
and more than ten times as. fast"
"I. s, R."
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-22

A BILL to test the practicability and useful
ness of |. s. Richardson's atmospheric tele-
graph.
BE IL enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives Of the United States of America
IN Congress assembled, That the sum of seven
ty-fve thousand dollars be, and the same is
hereby, appropriated, out Of any money in the
treasury not otherwise appropriated, to enable
the Postmaster General to test the practica.
bility and usefulness Of S. Richardson's at
mospheric telegraph, not more than two feet in
diameter, for the transportation of the United
States mails.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-11-14
From the Staunton Vindicator

We can hardly fnd language to express our graft.
ication at the result Of the election in Augusta on
Tuesday last. Like the city of Richmond It has long
been regarded az the "Gibraltar' Of Whiggery and
more recently Of Know Nottingham and, like the
CITY of Richmond il has nearly yielded to the Demo-
cracy AT the election for Governor, in 1855, the ma
iorty for Flournoy in this county, was One thousand
ind ninety tpO-now, it has been reduced to four
hundred aud SIR and this, too after as fierce con-
test as we have had for years-fur, although there
NAV not have been as much speaking everybody
knows the opposition actiye-that the TWO
Know Nothing presses, backed by corps OF editors
and WRITER'S exerted all their influence butte no great
effect-ths they had hired agents riding the county
distributing tickets and circulars, ahu 5e' sien
iority is reduced nearly Seven Hundred. NO DOUBT
it was supposed that that circular, tiled win msre
pressntation would delude the people into the sup.
port OF Fillmore. The low appeal 10 me people, VI
the pressure of tsxation that the Sheriff had recently
been among them gathering up these taxes, did not
nroduce the effect intended The people had too
much intelligence to be deceived thereby-they kne"
that the President of the United Sates had no more
% do with the subject Of State taxation than the En-
peror Of Morocco, and the author OF thar circular
knew it, too--but he thought to impose upon the cre-
dnlity of the people, and mas thus been severely re.
buked. Oh, shame! where is thy blush Were
peat again. as much for the benefit OF the author
of that circular as anything else, that the stare ae0
Improyements for which Democrat, Wing and Know.
Nuthipgs all voted and for which all areresponsbe.
The Democrats Of Augusta entitled to all praise
they fought msntully, and have sustained tneI
PRINCIPLES, and increased their majority one hundred
and hry We might truly say here, GLORY enough
for one day" But, Democrats, stop not at this-he
principles you profess must eventually triumph even
IN Old Augusta. Recollect that your party number.
cd few years ago but two or three hundred, and
that now your list swes 10 fifteen hundred Let
this encourage you to steadfssness in the support OF
principles energy in action and you may yet see va
Federal Augusta redeemed, regeDerated ana dlsen-
thralled." We congratulate the Democracy upon
their brilliant victory in this Know. Nothing strong
hold and shall claim Augusta a. the Bsnuer county
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-11-14
A RUINED WORLD.

Great Britain imports fifty millions bushels of grain
annually, and France Ia few years since exporter
Of grain) does not now make enough for home
sumption. In Western Europe generally the quaint
ty of grain made at home is insufficient to feed th
population. But the deficiency Of domestic or home
made agricultural products in all Western Europe
is enormous. She depends, probably for half he
food and clothing slave countries. In order to
make enough of cotton rice sugar, moasses, tobac.
co, tea coffee, &c. for her present population, se
must divert fully third Of her agricultural labor and
arabic lands from the production OF grain and meas
to the production of the above enumerated articles
substitutes for them.
Western Europe is dependent for subsistence on
slave labor. and is yet busy in lberang negro slaves.
The normal condition .! her laborng population IL
that of slow famine. She ia ruined. The multiplica.
ton of negro slaves and the extension OF slave terri
tory canno, be carried fat enough TO supply her
pressing and increasing wants She needs bread, and
meat, and clothing and is busy digging up stones
The labor employed in Australia and California in
procuring gold is 80 much taken off from agriculture.
In thirty years it may double the amount Of currer-
cy double prices and make the world poorer by dou
bling the weight and cost of transferring heavier
currency. Could men succeed in making gold as
plentiful iron, they would destroy the currency
They impair its value as h currency as it opproxi-
mates that point. The vast increase Of population
in Western Europe in the last two centuries has been
occasoned and sustained by negro slavery. The con-
tinua amines of late years have been owing to tie
check given to the increase of that slavery and
slaves.
Western Europe is ruined, but by rapid increase
and extension OF African slavery. may revive some
ten years hence. Our North is following her suicidal
example. Let her beware of the consequences
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NEW EAI.I. Ennnk

XXIE receiving, and in few days will have
w in store the largest nnd best assorted stock OF
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS have ever OF.
tered of the following in part
Shirrings, Sheeungs. Flannes Blankets, Satine,ts,
Fulled Cloths. ksr,eys, Linseys,
Irish Linens, Table Dsmnsks, Napkins, Diapers.
Cloths, Cassiuleres. Tweeds, Vestings,
Bomba1ines Apscas, Plain D'LAines,
French and English Merinss.
Hosiery, Gloves Ribbons and Embroideries.
The aes particularly invited TO examine our STOCK
of DRESS Sill KS, from 62i per yard to the nes
Flounced Robes.
Plaid yaencias. Valencia Robes. Wool Plnids,
Rich Paris D. 'Ians Dress ard Cloak Trimmings,
Hoop and Quilted Skirts,
Cloths for Cloaks, all coors
One thousand Cloaks ShAwis and Schrs oi the s'eSt
styles, ,;
Rich Lace Cambria and Book Setts all low tor cash or
To prompt customers. W. p. PERKINS & CO.
No. lil Eagle Square.
Farmers and others invited examine stock OF
BLANKETS ard SERVANTS CLOTHING before ,ur.
chasing We keep the best, and sell them as low they
can be- bought w. 7. +. & co.
S.,t IDer
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THE MI1JJOSA1REs OF NEW YoRr


The New York correspondent Of the Charleston
Courier makes the following mention Of the million
aires of New York:
"Wm. b. Astor is our richest man; he inherited his
wealth. Stephen Whitney, five millions; owes his
fortune to speculsons in cotton, and the rise in real
estate. w. II. AspinwslI, four millions; came of
rich family and gained vast increase OF wealth in the
shipping business. James Lenuox, three millions,
which he inherited. The late Peter Harmony, two
millions; came to this city cabin boy, and grew
rich by commerce. The Lorillards, two millions;
came from France poor, and made their huge for.
tunes in the tobacco and snuff business The late
Anson G.. Phelps, two millions; learned the trade OF
timer and made fortune in iron and copper. Alex
snder T. Stewart, two millions, now of the dry goods
palace, began business in a little fancy store.
Of those who are put down for million and half
George Law began life as a farm lshorer. Cornelius
Vanderbilt a. a boatman, john Lsfarge US steward
TO Joseph Bonsparts OF the millionaires. james
Chesterinan began life rs journeyman tailor, and
Peter Cooper as a glue maker. George Bancroft
Henry James, Professor Anthon, Thomas McElrah
and Dr. Francis are each stated to possess hundred
thousand dollars. Edwin Forrest lie rated at quar-
ter of Million go is Sidney Z. Morse, Of the New
York Observer. William Nblo, it appears, has two
hundred thousand dollars Bsrnum is put down at
eight hundred thousand Bennett al one hundred and
fifty thousand. But perhaps the most remarkable
statement of all is that Mrs. Ok, Of New York, has
made quarter Of million Of dollars by keeping
school :"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-11-14
uAyoyERLAyD FOR sALgPR1vArELY.

TIME subscriber offers for sale tract OF Lana known
I as Spring Grove formerly the residence OF Col W.
l. White situated about eighteen miles from Richmond
about three miles above Ashland hourising little village
On the Richmond Fredericksburg aud Potomac rail rosd
ON the main road leading Gooduls to Independence
Meeting House. containing four hundred acres onethird
cleared balance in wood and timber The land 10 oil me
iium quality and is highly susceptible OF improvement
IL is well watered being ntersected by Stag Creek, as
well as 5y number Of perennial streams, which afford
some valuable meadow land sc. -
The improvements consist Of quito large dwelling
house large barn. house. servsnts houses, &C. &c
There Is large orchard the premises ahne garden
well enclosed and a stationary wheat macnine &C
There are two neveraiug springs OF most excellent wa
ter within sevenyfve yards of the honesead also an Old
mill site on the creek above mentioned more minute
description is deemed unnecessary rs persons ucsTous o
purchasing will doubtless wish first to vle" the premises
4 s,nall crop of wheat and rye has been seeded :,
Also one other tract adjoining the above menioheu
land l3 acres onethird say cleared the oh
lance IN woods This tract well the one hrst men
toned is well timber ed with the growth usual Ia ths sec.
ton OF the country wit pine oak, &C. II nus On II q
small framed dwelling, somewhat out oi repair also wen
of water yard The quality OF the land Is about me
same as thai of the larger tract There is small apple
orchard on this tract.
For terms and further particulars apply TO GoddiE
Apperson Richmond, the premises OF the arst &c
scrbed farm TO, r. NJ IoMhih9
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-11-14
THE POLITICIANS OF NEW YORK AND THE
PATRONAGE OF THE ADMINISTRATION.

Among the satisfactory circumstances of Buchan.
ans election We reckon the fact that he succeeds
without the support of New York. The politicians
Of the Empire State" have not thought it possible
that the operations of government could continue
without their assistance. The concet is taken out of
them; and We are glad of it. Since they discover
that President can be elected against their will per-
haps they may not betray much of arrogance and
impurtunity in their clamor for place.
At the threshold oi his Administration, Mr.. Pierce
WAS embarrassed by the squabbles of the New York
politicians; and that early complication has been the
cause of all his subsequent trouble and dsappoint-
men No doubt he regrets that after the selection of
Secretary of Slte.he did not slam the door of the
Treasury in the face of the raveuous and ferocious
horde Of spollsrnen from the State of New York If
he had only avoided the clash and conflict of the
Shells, what an infnity Of vexatiou would he have
ayerted But this policy mpracticable under the
circumstances and Mr. Pierce had no alternative but
to make the most of cruel necessity. We repeat now
what We maintained at the time, that Mr.. Pierce dis
trlbuted the patronage of New York on a correct
principle aud with pure Intention, and that his policy
failed OF success, simply because ii whnrhe
portionment, which would have appeased the hunger.
and sOothed the jealousies of the nnumerable asp.
rants for place, which the Empire State precpated
upon Washington, in the spring Of 1858.
Fortune is more propitious TO Mr. Buchanan. New
York did nothing for him. and it is not incumben,
upon him to do anything for New York. Ii there be
within the State las undoubtedly there is anything
of public virtue and political wisdom which he would
enlist IN the service Of the country, he may select the
man i'll contempt of the claims of the politicians If be
would have Marcy to preside over the foreign rela
tons of the Government, or a Seymour to represent
it's interests abroad or Dickinson or Wood, or Dix,
any other able and worthy citizen, to serve it in
some other function, lie may attain his object
without the hazard OF personal embarrassment.-
Bu; Mr.. Buchanan must have understood in the be-
we'll 10 proclaim in his Inaugural Address-that be
recognizes sort OF obligation to the politicians of
New iork-thst what they get they will receive out
Of mere favor, and that their broils and wrangles
are TO be obtruded upon the consultations OF
the cabinet II Mr.. Buchanan will adopt this prompt
and persmptory policy, he will save himself world
of v-xaon, and the country an infny of scanialous
disputation. 1t the wise saying of the wssst OF
women that IAN ungovernab!e beast should be stned
in it's provender." Mr.. Buchanan may profit of the
lesson, and by udicous parsimony in the DISPENSE
ton OF patronage may reduce the politicians OF
New York to something like decency and decorum in
the pursuit of spos.