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The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-11-11
THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT

topics which il embraced, IA well as from the
admirable language into which be put his
thoughts, without the slightest effort. For
nearly twenty-five years, extending from bis
return from India. where be bad been judge,
TO his death Ia 1882, Macintosh was the
oracle Of that large segment OF society In
which he lived. But breathing only the
atmosphere Of whig association, what Gold
smith said Of Burke might be applied 10
Macintosh, that be
Narrowed his mind,
And to party gave up what vas meant for man
There was Sir Walter Scott, Who more
than any other since johnson, received the
homage OF his literary contemporaries as
yell as Of society at large. Had he lived In
london, as johnson always lived, Scots
supremacy would probably have been even
greater than that Of the great photographer.
lie made only occasional visits, and was
awfully lioDizcd during each Of them.
Wordsworth W. need scarcely mention,
though he enjoyed great consideration in
London society which, hc-'~- u, hc visited
even schooner than Scott. His conversa-
ton, which flowed perpetualIy, was almost
wholly about his own poems, and unrclicvcd
by the slightest wit or hamor.
There remain two Brougham and Ma
caulay, a pair Of intellectual giants. II ia
difficult 10 decide between their rival claims
for supremacy in society. We might distin-
guisb, perhaps. and say that, in q large mix
ed assembly Brougham would have more
influence, 30 vast the range Of his mind, and
40 copious, a. well as striking, bis conversa-
ton. But, among authors and people Of lit
crary tastes. Macaulay would assuredly be
thought superior. One advantage is possessed
by Ijrougbam he does not monopoIize the
conversation. but permits others 10 chime 10,
aud supply new material for illustration.
Macaulay on the contrary, seems possessed
by talking spirit, which no spell, human or
divine, can exercise. lie il like machine
which, wound up, must 90 on until it stops
from sheer exhaustion Of power. Macaulays
talk is brilliant, though difu@. lts eternity
is the drawback. How keen was the satire
Of Sydney Smith, when, writing to friend
about Macaulayis return from India, be said
che has come back much improved. and, last
night, surprised IA well III delighted us, with
several brilliant flashes Of silence 70
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-11-11

The following is the eloquent pcroration
Of Hon. JEFFERSON DAVIS speech before
the young mems Democratic Union Club Of
New York, on the evening Of the 10Th ult
my Democratic friends, | am deeply
gratliicd by the exhibition which is before
me see here field of faces. assembled
IN the name Of Democracy, and over il shines
multitudes of lights, the lights that float
over the heads of Democratic principles,
which, pointing upward, are to guide our
country to that haven of peace aud prosper
ity which our fathers saw in the distant fl-
ture, and which they left for US their sons to
reap. II we are true to ourselves, true 10
the obligations which the constitution i'm
poses upon us, and il We are wise and ener-
getic in the struggles which lie before US,
our path is onward to more Of national
greatness than ever people before poss, Ssed.
We are held together by that two-iold gov
erumeut, which is susceptible Of being made
perfect in the small spheres OF State limits,
and capable OF the greatest imperial power,
by the combination of these municipal pow
ers into one Tor foreign action. II is form
of government such as the wit Of man new
or devised. until our fathers, with wisdom
that approached inspiration, framed the
constitution and transmitted il as legacy
to us II should devolve upon you, upon
every one OF YOU, TO sce that that constltu-
ton is cordially and faithfully observed. II
cordially and faithfully observed, the powers
OF he'll and of earth combined can never
shake the happiness and prosperity of the
people Of the United States. (Applause) }
With every revolving year there will arise
new motives for their holding ienaciously 10
each other. With every revolving cycle
there will come new sources Of pride and
national sentiment 10 the people. Year af-
ter year your Tag will grow more brilliant,
by the addition OF tr,sh stars. characterzing
the growth of our political existence. and on.
ward. over land and over sea, the progress
Of American principles and of human lber
". under the power Of the United States,
will hold its sway to a triumph such as the
earth has never witnessed. (Applausc)
On the other hand wha, do We see A pic-
ture so black that il could unvei i,
would not in this chery moment expose II
TO your eyes. NV friends. feeling that
have already detained you too long, nov
return 10 you my cordial thanks for the
kindness with which YOU have rceivel ME
tonight"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-11-11

WASHINGTON, Oct 30.-The War De
partnent has received Official information Of
two late battles in Washington Territory.
Gen. Clark presumes the success narrated
therein is surety OF peace with the Indians
encountered in the Spoken Plains, the In
dians having been souDdly beaten, and some
frightened into earnest overtures Of peace.
The contents OF Lieut.. Tyler's Dispatches
are all thus confirmed.
The UnOa, this morning, speaking by au-
thority says the policy OF the United States
is not to acquire Central America, or any
part OF it, but to open the lsthmus routes
and have them free to all the world mean
while that it is but fair TO claim that the GOV.
enants made with our people shall be en-.
forced. Not only has Costa Rica made am
pie apology to our government, but received
Gen Laman with great friendship He will
attend the convention Of the Central Amer
lean States, about 10 be held with view to
effect the confederation thereof.
The President has prepared, and will
forthwith issue proclamation In the usual
form, for the prevention Of fllibustering ex-
petitions to Central America.
Mr.. Butter6eld arrived here to-day, with
view to obtain protection to the Callfor-
nia mail, which be says could be rendered at
a comparatively small expense, and which
would enable him to shorten the time Of
transit to 22 days.
Gen. Parez and suite dined with the Pre-
sident and members of the cabinet to-day,
at the residence Of General Cass, by invita-
tion.
Gen. Parez today delivered letter to the
Secretary of State, from President Marti.
nez, in apology for the offensive allegations
against the United States, in the manifesto
on the occasion of the contract.
The report that George n. Sanders had
gone to Kansas on business Of the Presi-
dent, and is likely TO succeed to the Cover
ship, has no foundation in truth.
The Attorney General has given an opin-
ion in reference to the proper construction
of the act OF June last, which provides that
the title to land warrant issued after the
death OF person who had applied for it as-
cordiDg to the prescribed forms, shall vest
in the widow, il there be one, and il there
be no widow, the heirs and legatees OF the
claimants. He draws the following con-
clusiOns First. that warrant issued after
the death Of the claimant who has left
widow and children, is for the widows ben
eft alone. Second, If the deceased claimant
leaves widow and two sets Of children,
the warrant enures to the benefit of her
heirs and legatces. The heirs are those who
are SO declared by the law of claimants
domcl
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-11-11
A Dessra~tsve Wsspoo.

II seems paradox but it is nevertheless
fact, that the more deadly and destructive
war IL made. the greater the economy OF hu-
man life, the more certain the missile, thc
fewer the number on the death roll Gun.
powder with musketry and cannon destroyed
the use Of defensive armor-yet battles are
now gained with less loss Of life than 10 the
days Of the long bow, cross bow, and the
deadly hand 10 hand encounter.
These considerations must he our excuse
on the ground Of humanity and true patriot.
ism, Tor calling most forciby the attention
Of Government TO very important imple-
ment oi warfare. We do 30 the more ear.
ncstly, as we believe il will afford us means
Of improving our coast deiences.
The failure Of the Lancaster she'll makes
II doubtful, il we succeed in manufacturing
rifle cannon, whether they could be applied
to anything but the propulsion OF ronDd
shot. TO increase the deadly nature Of our
round shot. with the same instrument, we
divided our shot into parts, or contrived to
burst il into fragments among our adverse.
ries. Seeing that we cannot rifle our can
non, because OF the mass Of metal we have
TO deal with, Sir Charles Shaw, the author
Of the invention which we now proceed to
describe. proposes to divide our cannon it.
self M well as the shot. lie replaces the
field piece, cannon or bowitzer, by row Of
rifle barrels, 25 in number. These are &C.
curately placed on the same level, each bar
rel divcrgng slightly from the central. and
80 that the volley OF rifle bullets discharged
by the barrels will cover width OF about
five yards at distance Of eight hundred
yards. Sir Charles Shaw's rifle battery is
indeed reproduction of Fleschis Internal
machine, placed on wheels, and made far
lighter and more manageable shan
light brass nine FOUNDER gun.
This implement, therefore, may be regard.
ed ~ rltlcd cannon divided into twenty.
five portions, as destructive as grape or can
istcr shot at 500 yards, the Shrapnel shell
at 800 yards, with It's deadly aim extended
~ far IA the rifle can reach. Conceive q
battery Of horse artillery, with four of Sir
&. Shaw's Internal machines substituted for
their guns. The rifle battery is equal in
effect to twenty-five rifles deliberately
aimed, not from q mans shoulder, but from
fixed rest. II is no exaggeration. there
fore, to regard one rifle battery, manned by
three riemen, as n fair equivalent for a COM
pany of soldiers firing from the ranks
London Neus
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-11-11
New York Election.

NEW YORK, Nov. 3.--In New York city
Sickes, Dem, is elected in the Bird district,
by 1876 majority over Williamson, and 296
over Walbridge.
Barr, hard shell and anti-Tammany Dem.
is elected in the 4th district. ...
Macay, Dem, Cochrane, Dem, Briggs,
Opposition, and Clark, anti-Leccompton,
are elected.
Total vote in the city-Parker. 4O,6Sl;
Morgan, u 100 Burrows, G,941; Smith, 63.
Spaulding. Union, is elected to Congrass,
from the Buffalo district, 300 maj.
Conkling, Rep, is elected to Congress in
the Goth dist.
Jefferson county shows Rep. gain of
300 over the vote of 81. Hoard, Rep.
for Congress, is undoubtedly elected.
Kings Co.--Humphrey, Rep, is elected
in the md Congressional dist.
Albany. II. Reynolds. anti admins
tration dem. is elected over L. Corning, by
ll.5 majority.
The Atlas Il Argus gives up the State !;
putting Morgan's majority at 20,000 they
claim only two members Of Congress GER
tain, and three more probably.
1t is reported that Haskin, anti-Lecomp.
ton Democrat, is defeated in the 9th dis
trict.
The Evening Journal has received the
fnll votes Of - counties for Governor these
show gain of $4,000 for the Republicans.
Last year the State went $1,000 against
them the Journal, therefore. regards the
majority for the whole Republican State
Ticket TO be in the neighborhooi OF 25 900.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-11-11
The . Poison Wind +"

A Russian nobleman, who has been trAv-
cling in Africa, gives the following account
OF the samiell, sir Don, or poison wind, which
" such an object OF interest and terror 10
oil classes and all nations. He says:
The san,ieli is tet in the desert from about
the middle OF June to the 2lst OF Septem-
Der. II is experienced with u very violent
southwest wind, and on those days when the
heat Of the sun ia the most ardent. IL is
burning il comes in gusts more or less
scorching, Of more or less duration each Of
them, however, even Of the shortest, exceeds
the time that man could hold his breath.
This wind consists in succession Of burn.
Ing aud cool gusts. In the frat, there is
frequently u double degree Of heat and i'm
pc,nosi,y The difference between the hot
and cold gusts, according to my observation,
ia from TO 10 degrees. Tho highest de-
gree Of the hot gusts was 73 deg. Of Farn.
het, the temperature in the sun, without
the samirli. having been constantly from 80
deg. TO 81 deg. ! thought could observe
that when tins wind blows. IA yellowish tinge,
inclined to livid, is diiIus,d through the at.
mosphcrc and that, in It's most violent pc
ripis. the sun becomes Of deep red. Its
odor Ia infectious and sul phurous Il is
thick aud heavy, and when It's heat iucreaSts
1t almost causes suiiocation. II occasions n
pretty copious pcrsplration, partly excited
by the uneasiness which one feels, and the
difficulty with which one brcathcs, on ac-
count OF its icthi quality. The persplration
appears To mo more dense and vicious than
the natural pcrspira,ion the wind itself de.
posils an unctuous fluid. The better TO ox-
anime its qualities aud It's nature, | opened
my mouth to iuhulc il the palate and throat
were instantly parchcd |, produces the
same effect when inhaled through the nos.
trils. hut more slowly.
10 preserve ones self from il, and keep
the respiration more frec, 1t ia usual to wrap
up the face with handkerchief In pas.
sing the tissue il loses part Of lis action,
and of its destructive principle, aud besides.
the brra,h keeps upa degree Of humidity,
and hinder. the burning air from suddenly
penetrating into the mouth and lungs. The
Arabs. therefore. aru accustomed, whatever.
the heat may be. even in the shade, TO wrap
the whole body, not excepting the head in
their mewaill, cloak II they desire to
sleep The wind causes, by the rariactiou
that attends il. "A pretty strong agitation in
the blood and this increased movement
soau brings on weakness. 1t in gcncralpro-
dues on men two effects distinctly charac-
,cristic. II strikes him mortally with a
Kind Of asphyxy, or causes him great de
bility. The corpse Of a person so suilo-
Gated has this, pcculiarity, tha, in a few
the lmbs s,arate at the Joints with the
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-11-11
From New York,

NEw YORK. Nov. THE steamboat
Alice Price, running between this city and
Shrevsburg, New Jersey. burs; her chin,
ney to-day at the latter place. The eugi-
neer, two fremen, and four passengers were
badly scalded.
Maccmber mate OF the SLAYER IIaidse, Is.
cared IRON the Eldridge street prison last
night, aud has not heed retaken.
The weekly Bank statement shows an in
crease in loans of Sl,2l9,36+. Decrease 10
specie Sl,9s3,6l2. Decrease in circulation
S56.635 Increase in deposits s72s. ..39
Increase in undrawn deposits sl53,320
Total specie $40, 'os,7l,. The great de-
crease IN specie s attributable TO the amounts
being sen, 10 the interior TO move the crop.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-11-11

RoNE, n. T., Oct. 29.-Hon. William
ii. Seward addressed very large meeting
here this evening, in favor Of the Republican
party, its candidates and its principles. He
concluded his speech, which was about an
hour in length, with assurances that the
election would result in the complete rout
Of the Democratic retainers OF slavery, in
the State Of New York, and throughout
the Free States.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-11-11

BosroS, Nov. 3.-Iseturns from all but
Is towns give Banks $1,000, Beach 80, 900
and Lawrence, 1900. round numbers.
Senate-37 Republicans, and Demo
Gratis.
Hoase-l92 Republicans, 20 Democrats,
and 10 Americans
Burlingame's majority for Congress is up
wards of 400.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-11-11

DErsotr, Nov. 3.-The election Of How
ard, Republican for Congress, is 10 doubt,
though his success is con6denily anticipated
by The Republican party. The Democrats
appar 10 have made small gains in the
Northern part Of the State, while the Re
publicsns bold their own in the whose south
EN- ketarus are yet too uaeagre to prop
eriy estimate the Republican majority ios
State ticket.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-11-11

Tux War Department, has rcived off
cial intelligence Of the death OF Bevei
Lieut.. Col FSAsK TAYLos, of the Army,
which occurred at Brownsville, Texas. 90
the llth ul.. Of yellow fever Col. TArLos
WAS q native Of Maryland, We believe, and
acquired an enviAble distinction by his bra.
yery during the Mexican war.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-11-11
Convicted ef Nursles

RoxE y. Y. Nov. Mrs Yourien,
who has been 90 trial here for the past week
Tor poisoning her husband. in Ava, in Al.
gust, 1887, vas ,ound guilty to day Of mur.
der The jury recommended that the sen.
tsnce be imprisonment Tor lie. Sentence
vas suspended until next court
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-11-11

NEw JERSEY, Nov. g. Pennington. anti
Lecompton, is elected to Congress in the
fifth district
Election OF the whole Congressional Del y
egatiou by the Opposition certain. The
New jersey Legislature is reported two to
one against the Administration.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-11-11

THE Columbus tGA.l San says the IN
coming cotton crop will be 5000, 900 balcs.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-21
Gtoiionerp an6 fanfp GOODS.

DLANK BOOKS at WHOLBSALAE.-
n Ex.rv hind and sze, 6pe and sspsthne. including
~ $pxss MEMORANDvM aud COPY BOOKS,
TccKs, PORTT0Li0s, BANKERS CASES
px .s,.rs and S,soDes are invited 70 call and exsnne
49,. 100 before PURCHASING sswheIs Catalogues sen nee '
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New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-21
Boots, Shoes, &r.

0O SO CONGRESS CATERS, SPRING
& y sHD STYLE NOW READY AT JONESS, No.
,X.Nnsr Also ss PATENT LEATHER BOOTS.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-21

HUDSSN RIVER INSTITUTE, at CLAY
Il Il ERACk Colgmbis County, N. Y. three miles from Hut
cyhe very bes: and cheapest Boarding School in s
land so pays Bod Washing and Tuition in common English
Special advantages Fretsch Painting and
Piano Au-o Lsde. who complete the nisheds
us,ons N tearh from DO to 800 year Ekpe-
renoed Instructors the head OF each Of the nine
DEPARTMENTS. Summer Term opens April 6 Write for
losue. The Rev. A FLACk, A. NJ, Principal
New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-21

DILL HEADS PRINTED and RULEDLCheeh,
Note and Receipt Books neatly got uP Sirc.ists BIs
Lsdins Removal and other Notices Cards DIS ~ se ~ ~
other kinds Of job Printing neatly aud protnrsy ~ ru
prices a. THOMAS +. sUTrONS Printing once Nd ~ r0i'
ron st, east OF Broadway.
DAKER e. GODwIN-TRIBUNE BULL
ID NOS print everythss. from the smallest CAhp OF
10 - lzrsesi BILL BOOK at The Lowest Cs-h rAcos
-TNNGRAYING and PRINTING HALF PRICE.
- = Weddipg st Home and Business Cards, at KELLis'
No o. Fulton st For SAIE-loo Mssszine Steel rs'cs
New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-21
Justrnction.

a A. C. 1. THE ASHLAND
OArsKIIL MOUNTAINS. COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
Ashland Greene County. N. r. the Rev; HENRY FOX,
NJ, Prnripel Ter1ns-Board and Tuition In ali English
branches 80 50 q..,te Student. (mAls aud fenaeD re-
eived time. Circulars at No III EAsaas stairs
ssadents Summer Term will charge Of Pr
cpal by the Csskill boat on Tuesday, May at IN.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-21

LOR SALE-A very neat three-story and high
I basement Ph,iaielphis bricG frscs HOUSE 90 ssix
P,,cs eftr Apply to ERAjT, 5 T MEAD. No ~ dw
New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-21

DIANOS and MELODEONS of superior make as
l GREAT BARGAINS Second hand PIANOS ct the TO-
loving extremely low pices: 325 S1t Sieo &lle eitt
Si2S sf1s $50 and 1885 Pianos aud Mslsdsoas TO root
and rent allowed purchases ior sale on monthly Psynsas
PanoS boxed and moved . .u.
DAyEN, BACON & Co., (succeesors TO baoaa
IL 4 Rsysnl PIANO-FORrE MANUFACTURERS, wse-
Earn No lsS r,nist near Broadway whsrs full sssrua
a may osnd exclusively o own mAnsAe
are Warranted In every rspecS
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-02-20
I IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC.


CAPT. EDWARD DE REU, pupil Of Of the most
celebrated Military Academies Of Europe having been appointed
teacher Of fencing in the weknovn Military School Of W. H.
RUSSELL New Haven and Board Of Visitors and hs
Excelency the Governor appointed Professor Of Arms In the
South Carolina Military Academy Charleston and Of the rs
regiment of Virginia. and 10Th regiment Of North Carolina
Militia respectfully informs the public of New Orleans that
he has opened Academy for the Of giving nrue
ton in the above noble at the Amory Of the Continental
Guards, Lafayette street. where he will give lessons to
single persons classes from NJ p NJ and from
to 10 O'Clock r. NJ, day Sundays excepted, in the
Of the Small Sword Sword Sabre, and likewise
in the OF the Lance Bayonet.
Capt de r. would call the particular attention OF parents to
this subject BY being taught this science by the method Of
Lnge children Of nine years and upward viii acquire noble
carriage easy natural and gentee manner at the same
time their bodies will be developed and strengthened
As Fencing employs both mind and body the time,
nee at the moment that the former eonceves plan Of
attack the latter be ready expery well
to guard against and render futile the Simultaneous
ment is throughout all Europe considered necessary
education therefore taught all public and civic well
military schools.
For terms please apply at the Academy during the hours
specified.
p The particular attention of all Military Companies Ia
called to the tactics in Bayonet exereises. fec Il
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-02-20

New IDEA.--Mr. Philosopher Merriam, Of Brook
lyn Heights, advocates through the columns Of the
New York Journal Of Commerce the establishment Of
yellow fever hospital few miles back in the coun-
try, away from the seaboard. He says that this dis
ease is not contagious away from the water, and
never could be made to spread, when away from the
coast. The philosopher intimates that there ia a
slight reason to expect visitation Of the fever at
New York the coming summer and that some pre-
parations should be made for it now. Mr.. Meriam's
theory is not altogether correct regards the raya
ges Of the disease away from the seaboard. 1t Ger
tanly will follow water courses and visit interior
towns.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-02-20
Additional by the Baltic.

NEW YORK, Feb. l9.-The Baltic is detained at
Quarantine by storm.
Atlantic Telegraph Company.
Cyrus W. Field ia appointed General Manager Of
the Atlantic Telegraph Company.
England.
Gen. Ashburnham, who was appointed commander
of the English forces in China but was afterwards
transferred to India has left bis command in the Pun
jaub, and returned to England without leave.
France
The Americans in Paris have adopted congratu.
latoy address to Louis Napoleon on his recent
Italy
II is reported that the Kings of Naples and Sar.
dinia the Pope and other sovereigns, were to have
suffered assassination simultaneously with Louis Ma.
poleon.
Affairs in the Punjaub are considered very unfavor
able.
Foreign Markets.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 3.-Richardson, Spence & Co
quote Flour very dull and prices nominal; Western
Canal 22s. to 23s. Wheat very dull Red nominal,
5s Cd. to 6s. White Is to Is Sd. Corn quiet Mixet
and Yellow S3s. to S4s. White 3is. Beef quiet ant
steady. Pork dull. Bacon quiet, declined. Lard 50
South American.
The Brazil mail steamer has arrived at Southamp
ton. Coffee at Rio dull and nominal. Stock large
Freights dull. Trade generally dull.
London Markets.
LONDON, Feb. g. Breadstuffs declining. Whea
dull I'd. lower. Sugar buoyant. Coffee dull. Tai
low, prices weak Pig Iron on the Clyde steady q
53s Sd. to CAS- Spirits Turpentine Sss. We repor
an average business in American securities at un
changed prices.
Erie Railroad.
LONDON, Feb. AIT a meeting of the bond AM
stockholders of the New York and Erie Railroad, tn
creation of fifth mortgage bond, for IS 900 O0O wa
authorized.