The daily union., 1856-04-02

To their fectatons his exceency expressed his belief that
the causes of between the tive countries were
bic Of an acabs solution and trusted peace would 90 pre-
served not only for the sake Of humanity but also Tor the In
terests Of commercs.', t.' !" 49,
MEN AND TINES OF THE REVOLUTION,
O., Mmeiss AZ Eikana1 journals Of travels
in Europe and America from TIT 70 lsa2 with his cor
epondsncs with pubiic men and "Reminiscences and mel
dents Of the rsvoluion Edited by his son, Window O.
Watson. New York: Dana Co. For sale BY Taylor
Maury. r~a@Fet rsa t.~a@af t.a ~
This an invaluable contribution both to revolution
.y history and the Literature Of our revelation vaua-
Bile not 80 much for the historic records OF the times and
events of which treats for the faithful pictures which II
contains Of the situation and condition of the country and
the character and sentiments Of the people Of those days
The subject Of these memoirs himself actor in those
SCENES and il his habit to record his OBJ
ssrv.ous of and incidents as the events occurred to
which they relate" NssaffatF& y1a ea
His Journals embrace amost the whole period on
tOns existence commencing during the Of independence
and extending down to Is42a period which, for deep and
stirring events has parallel In the annals Of history In
tmately associated with many Of the leaders OF tho rsvou
ton Mr. Watson possessed opportunities for under
standing and spprecating 70 their utmost the circumstances
and conditions which surrounded the colonies in their srug
ees Besides journals Of most perilous trip from Aassa
chusstts Georgia during the and Of subsequent
ulorsons into regions then but thnly settled and little
known containing minute nteresing and amusing descrp
tops tho Of the country the condition Of towns
and villages large and thriving cities, the phases Of
ciety and incidents Of travels illustrative of the tmesbe
sides all these tho memoirs contain Journal Of travels
through France and England, all Of which written in
style SO exceedingly resh easy and earnest to render
their perusal not only profit but pleasure.
Through the friendship Of DIR. Franklin and Mr.. Adams
Mr. Watson introduced into the most refined French
cey and made acquainted with the most eminent statesmen
philosophers Of England and bis observations upon the
resources condition of the country, the pecu
tha tha Thar
with his rcinscenees Of the remarkable personages which
be met exceed in interest smost anything Of the kind which
have ever read. aTas X g.as.se bssa- r.s- N,r
Limited space forbear giving read
caused the blood to beat high in every American heart II
the closing in the great drama which for
years had been working to closethe setting Of the royal
sethe axing the royal signature to the act
the freedom Of the colonies The hsroes Of the revolution
had finished their parts IN triumph and in humiliation 1t
the proud recognise the despssd rebels
As his equals. Mr.. Watson thus describes the
"A an early hour the sth December, l7s2 in conform
E With previous arrangement was conducted by the Earl
S. door he wsispsrd as near the throne Is
fear soshas ldid % found myself esaety ronI If
The Lords professionally standing entered II
dark and iogg day. and the Windows being eev atsd and
tain The diamond psnes Of sas augmented the gloom
The walls were hung with dark tapestry representing the
painters wifi some American ladies / also noticed some
y.,ss n Ss
was announced BY atremendous roar OF artillery he en-
tered By small door ON the len Of the throne aud mme
diatey seated hise upon the chair OF State In graceful
attitude, with his right foot resting upon stool He
clothed in royal robes Apparently agitatsd, be drew
were summoned and, after the hustle Of their
had ubsided, he proceeded % read hi, speech.
every Of his voice and every emotion OF bis
tws to me moment Of thrilling and dguied exutation
A '.s e m a. sns apos Sias s hs
the further prosecution Of offensive the continent
Of North America. Adopting my inclination win always
be the sense Of my Parliament my people, have pointed
al my views and measures In Europe 10 North America
Finding indispensable TO the attainment OF this object
did not hesitate 70 10 The full length Of the powers vested
Here he paused and was In evident agstioneithsr
bassed reading bis speech BY the darkness Of the room
Or Affected By avery nafrrat snoon In moment he re-
And Offer declare them free and iadspuden s,gis,.
TN, adrting their separation from The Crowa OF these
Bile .pd sIdsn. prayer % Almighty God that Great Britain
d.usnbermeD, o The empire and that America bs ee
from the esaultes which have formerly proved Ia the
Of constitutional liberty. Religion, language interest and
asssto1 ssss nnu nay and hops wiz s bond Of
We can only repeat In conclusion, that this volume is
ord but the memoir Of OF those whose memory
love 70 chsrish-one Of tho heroes Of the revelation
LArER yson SouW FLoaDA.-We gather the following
intelligence from the Tampa Pennsular Of the 18th ultmo
Captain Hookers company bad returned from the
70 Saraseta hay Capt Hooks report corroborates the
account Of The Indian outrage Col Smells place. already
Published No Indiana were found bot several moccasn
tracks were discovered. The PenInsular says:
The frs supposed 10 have been made by other houses
IN the vicinity Of Mr. SHELLS turned be the woods on
fire
=, The Indians made hasy retreat after the attack on
hr; sneIIs pemiseS without doing further mischief
Theseenent Manaiee river is still in the greatest
ereiisDlent number Of families are preparing 10 leave
tne Others are expected 10 take up their residence In
this place In fact the whole settlement with the exoer-
'ion OF hve or six families, Is breaking up a -.
The news om Fort Myers s Of little importance The
country 10 still mostly under water
Brevet Major Arnold In command OF detachment, co.
posed Of companies O. I'd artillery and L. Is artillery
Fort Deynand the 9Th instant to re-esabsh Fort a.
mon Drum, and conduct operations in The Big Cypress
Swamp. aA6f Il
Capt Pratt ID command Of companies and @, ID ar
ntons In the vicinity Of Cape Roman.
Capt Lesles company Of mounted volunteers was mus
tered into the States service AZ Fort Blount on wedne
day the l2th inst BY Gen. Jesse Observation-Disclosures,
near Fort ynder on Peas creek This company at once
Proceeds to that point intending TO operate principally in
he hiaka and Manatee portion Of our county. Captain
Lssies command for this service will CONSIST Of about
h young inferior to none our State has In the field
scout nov out near and In the vicinity OF the Alfalfa
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Kansas correspondent Of the Hlisdse Gazette, under
date Of February 10, writes: - gza
will hero state upon my honor that the war humbrg Il
really humbug indeed II Il cacuIafed 70 iptu,idate MANY