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The School Question.

A correspondent Of the Evansville
Journal, continents on the decision of
the Supreme Court, on the School ques-
ton, which he illurtrates ina simple,
practical way. The individual was no
other than Mr. Pierce 5 Ex- District AZ
torncy, Morton. Hesays: -
On examining the first section Of the
eight article of tho constitution, the
point on which the Supreme Court de-
cided relative TO taxation for free
schools am at loss 10 sec the grounds
for their. decision. Instead of requiring
general uniform education it is gen.
eraluniform system Of Common Schools
| We have all organized under that sys-
ten,. and whether the school ia kept
three months, six months or q year, the
same system is maintained, and so 1t Is
in tho same manner whether the teach
er is paid out ofthe general school fund,
the sehool,tax or corporation tax. To
illustrate, suppose two farmers agree 10
mnnage their farms on scientific princi-
Ales. They get the rules they can pro-
cure and they put them in pamphlet
form, and each takes copy; would il
be rational to contend that their system
of Agriculture was not uniform, be-
cause one man cultivated one hnndved
acres, the other one thousand; and be-
cause ono man paid his laborers out OF
the profits of his farm, the other from
the profits of merchandising. We OF
tho country cannotlay on a tax, because
we have no administrative ormunicipal
authority, but i cannot see why acity,
and after they have expended their
school. fund and school tax, could not
exercise their municipal authority in
that as we'll rs in any other ordinance
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-26

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Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-26

WASHINGTON, March 23d.-The SEN
alc Chamber is again crowded. Unim-
portant preliminary business was trans
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Democratic Meeting in Cherokee.

Democratic Meeting i'm Cherokee.
A meeting of the Democrats of Cherokee was
held in the Court House in Murphey, on the 18th
inst. at which large and crowded assembly at
tended.
On motion, Gen. Benjamin Britain was called to
the Chair, and L. s. Saunders appointed Secretary.
Inc Chairman explained the object of the meet
ing, in few appropriate and happily expressed re-
marks, to De the appointment of Delegates to the
state Democratic Convention, to assemble in Char.
aotte on the 18th Of April next.
L. S. Saunders then offered the following reso,n.
lions:
hesoteed, That this meeting resffirms the internal
improvement resolutions lately adopted by the Dem
0cracy OF Buncombe and other counties "A follows.
hsaolred That the issues of State policy, now de.
pending, have assumed character of that impor.
history of the State.
ResoLoed, That the life and blood of these issues
are Kali way faciities and the speedy extension of
our State railway system to the line Of Tennessee
hesolred That on these depend all our vital in
ferests. aud future prosperity.
:. fesotced, That the policy which has induced the
ct.e Government to set on foot general system of
'ntefna. improvements by State aid after individual
enterprise had been found insufficient, is wise.
s'asesmanike. and worthy Of great commonw ealth.
nesoSeeo, Ihat IN the prosecution of such gen.
etai scheme the tan'e in which the work should be
Posaea 70 compieten, should be regulated. with an
20 tne progress OF competing lines in other
hesotced. That We congratulate cur feIyov.c;ti.
zens, East OF the mountains that, under the onera
ton OF this general system it's incalcu.hl. hsns.
nts have already been. to great degree, extended
Resolred That common instice demand. ~. J, !.
benefits which have thus, with our assistance besn
extended to oil other portions Of the State shonl
nov With the assistance Of al other PORTIONS be ex.
D.. = =
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! No,tb f,eyol;oisns - Is lnoSt soissSnIy
aoainst de a,sise 1asrOw and short sghte6 policy
which 81 orr Delay, permitng ourselves g pc aprei
stalled 81 rival lines IL other State1 90 the Nerth
the eventual prosperity Of or own works, when
z Rssolra, That the delegates hereinafter appoin-
ted are hereby instructed to especially appeal. ian
sppes, re make with great con6deuce,) to the jus.
tice and enlightenment of our democratic brethren
throughout the State, In contention assembled, on
these subjects and IN spirit Of fairness and con.
citation, but with the frmness demanded by the
importance Of the rights and interests involved. to
adopt such course rs hay seem to them most prop
er and eectual to secure the objects OF the torego-
ing resolutions, through the action, and under the
guarantees of said Convention.
Rssolced, That the Administration of President
Buchanan. including especially his course on the
question of the Kansas Constitution, has our warm
es: admiration and support
RssoLred That the Democracy of Cherokee stand
by the ancient principles of the party. in opposl.
ton to distribution" and all other humbugs and
"isms"
Resozred, That while we expect cheerfuly, with
full confidence in the action of the Convention in
the premises to sustain its nomination for Governor,
we desire to proclaim w. w. Avery, Esq, Of Burke,
as our first choice, and gentleman in every way
meriting such position at the hands OF the party
and of the State.
ReUlced That this meeting most heartily ap-
proves and sustains the course in Congress OF our
Representative, the Hon. Thomas L. Clingman, and
most cordially renew to him the assurance OF our
confidence and support
Resolred, That the Chairman appoint 30 Dele
gates to represent this county in the State Democrat
ic Convention.
David Coleman, Esq, being called upon, address
ed the meeting at length, in speech interrupted oy
loud and repeated applause, in support OF the reso-
lutions.
The resolutions being put to the vote were mani.
monsly adopted.
The Chairman appointed the following Delegates:
Elisha Heading. VIM. Manchester, ESQ., N. Fan,
Jos. Damercn, ESQ.,, N. NJ Vance, K. Chambers,
Esq, E. Harbert, Esq, W. Walker, Esq, Thomas
latham jr., S. Sheriff., Esq, Thos. Cooper, Henry
Plot, ESQ.,. j. Fain, S. Rhea Esq., John Hail. Esq.
A. Su,herds, Tarply Young. Esq, NJ. L. Britain,
Neal n. Coward John Rogers. n. W. Moore, John
Rolen, Green Philips, James Taylor, B. r. Dickey,
ESQ.,, L. Hubbard.
On notion the Chairman and Secretary were ad-
ded to the list of Delegates; and David Coleman,
Esq, Col W. NJ. Hardy, Marcus Erwin, Esq. and
Col. John G. Yancey, were appointed 20 act as
proxies, or either of them.
On motion of Mr.. NJ. NJ. Vance, the thanks of the
meeting were returned to Mr.. Coleman, for the
speech which he had addressed them
On motion, the proceedings of this meeting was
directed to be published in the Asheville Ne1s, and
other Democratic papers requested to copy.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
BENZ. BRITAIN, Chm.
L. S. SAUNDERS, Secy.
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Majority,

0icJOSttys n.
II the six Southern Know Nothings, including -,
Gilmer, who voted for the amendment, had '0''
against it, it would have been defeated by TOUT y.
jorify. The whole question is now again =.
The Senate has already refused to concur u ~
Montgomery amendment. That body will n0''
and there is but little prospect that the HOUSE "
recede. !.
The black Republicans, aided by the pV's =.
traitors and by Know Nothing traitors 'ro~ :,
South, have triumphed.. The Hoase has s0'e. =.
declared that it will intervene in the affairs -,
people Of Kansas---that they mnst adopt the"
stitution, NOT in their own way, but in cer!'" :.
scribed way. or they shall not be received 'n'.
Union II has gone fnrther. and voted in suOs ;I;s
that NO more States With Constitutions recogi
slavery shall be admitted into the Union. i" .r
the resat. Is faras il goes Of the defeat OF Lev,
ton in the House; and John A. Gilmer has ' .",b
himself false 70 Bis constituents. to The South
constitutioa and to the Union BY contr'oo'''1. 10
hissyots 20 this result. II is hailed ever! 81
North = ! triumph of the abolitionists-a '' Nd
over the Sputh. oyer the administration 'oo s.r
those aos.ad national men in that region WV .h.s
4 = Eed 4hemselses and incurred odinn anu r.
s. onys nceoant The New York Cos''sr d"' Il
9Siss I'D osgan Of black Republicans"
) 10 AZ beioss The scss ms t.ken-- ,,t,
"a iieuaheT 81 the Republican tsss
I'll q oqas y Rspss ntativess who does no'
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True GREATSEss-Chief Justice Marshall was in
the habit Of going to market himself and carrying
home his purchases. Frequently he would be seen
returning at SUNRISE with poultry in one hand and
vegetables in the other. On occasion fashion,
able young man, who had recently moved to Rich
mond, was swearing violently because he could get
nobody to carry home his turkey.
Marshall stepped up, and asking where he lived,
said:
"That is on my way !; I will take it for you"
When they came to his house the young man
said
What shall I pay you ?"
'Oh, nothing" said the Chief Justice; it was
no my way, and no trouble" =
Who is that polite old gentleman who brought
home my turkey for mef" inquired the young man
Of bystander. -
That" replied he. IS is John Marshall, Chief
Justice Of the United States ~ &
Why did he bring home my turkey n
ss To give you severe reprimand, and TO teach
you to mind your Gwn business, was tho reply.
True greatness never feels above doing anything
that is useful: bnt especially the truly great man
win never feel above helping himself H;s
dependence Of character depends on his being ablss
to help himself Dr. franklin, when be sst esteb.'
lished himself IA business in Philadslphia wheeled
home Che paper which he bad purchased 9for hie
printing Office, on = wheelhalr0N, With hiss owp.
! hands, $ s -. s
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1858-10-28
gelerten 4luetry>
From the Mount Vernon Record.
b" MOUNT VERNON,

MOON l. ' EfSNON.
HERE sleeps the hero lightly lightly tread,-
The place is sacred: here the noble dead
Reposes from his tolls and tri,1mphs now;
Uncover, friends, and love with reverence bow
The tomb of WASHINGTON A lofty soul
Inspired that clay; but to the upper pole
1t winged its heaven ward flight, and rests in peace
Before the throne of God, where troubles cease
Yet in this tomb remains the mortal form
Which that high spirit the battles storm
This frame hath stood this hand hath grasped the
sword,
When o'er the field the tide of battle poured
The eye is here, though closed and sightless now,
Which ne'er before proud England's host would
bow =
From hosts angelic in the courts above,
His looks now meet with answering looks of love-
Hovers his spirit near and doth it keep
Perpetual watch in daylight and in sleep
Over the land that once it loved so well?
Angels of light, that see him-tell, o. tell
Maiestically stand these trees around,
And hymn the Hcros dirge with solemn sound
Depart we, friends, this lesson our heart
Deeply impressed-to go and do our part.
0. P. H.
Glasgow, Scotland.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1858-10-28
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY,
BY E. WELLS,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR

TERMS OF SUBsc cRIprIoN.-Foro one year, if paid
in advance within six months, Sl.50; if not paid
within six months, $500.
TERMS OF ADvERTIsING.-S1 90 per square for
the first two insertions, and 25 cts for every sub
sequent insertion; twelve lines or less constitute
a square. If the number of Insertions be not
marked on the advertisement, it will be published
until forbid, and charged accordingly liberal
deduction made to those who advertise their bus-
ness by the year. The privilege of annual adver-
tisers extends only to their immediate business.
Announcements of candidates for office, 81 90
per month. to be paid in advance.
Communications, the effect of which is to pro-
mote private individual interests, are matters
of charge, and are to be paid for at the rate of
so cts. per square.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1858-10-28
gelertehh Misrelluny>

Good Manners-Their Want and their
influence.
There are not few who are accustomed
to associate the idea of politeness with pre-
tension and hypocrisy, and this erroneous
opinion exerts an unfortunate influence up
on the manners and social bearing of mil
lions. say unfortunate influence, for the
reason that every cause of coarseness and
yulgarity deserves to be deeply deplored.
Few characteristics are worthy of higher
estimation than true politeness. digniied
and genteel department. And that none
should mistake my intention, let me remark
that by the term politeness, [ mean some
thing far higher, nobler than may seem to
attach to the idea. There is much that
passes with the ignorant and dishonest as
politeness which deserves not the name, and
should find no advocate among intelligent
and refined people, To bow with grace,
and smile with complaisauce, to assume a
manner of suavty and kindness which has
no benevolence, no heart in it, to put on
the manner Of courteous bearing merely to
serve purpose, and to lay it aside when
the occasion that called it forth was passed
NY tuC ulCiS COuut0ilcIG VI UIIc ulduutIS Vi
well-bred and genteel society Dancing
masters, fops and firts may be excused for
the practice Of this spurious style of polite
ness, but that which should be taught in all
our schools, is as unlike this as gold is un-
like its cheapest counterfeit. 1t has it's o.
rigin in the heart. It is the development
and exercise Of outward manifestation, the
practical application of the royal law,
@'Whatsoever ye would that men should do
to you, do you even so to them" AS we wish
others to treat us with kind respect, show
ing regard for our feelings and a desire
for our happiness, so should be our manner
toward them. This spirit will ever induce
genuine courtesy and politeness, as char
aeteristic of human intercourse And the
possession and exercise of this spirit among
all people, would go far to induce the high
est well being of society. Dissension, strife,
bitterness, and numberless other sources of
misery, would seldom arise
But the tendency of things at the pre-
sent day, is not in the direction of this tenn
per and tone of bearing but decidedly the
reverse.
And in this respect, as in regard to
health, there manifestly has been rapid
progress in the wrong direction during the
last twenty years.
Phrenologists affirm that the organ of re-
Ference is much less prominently developed
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1858-10-28
BEAUTIFUL SENTIMENT.

This little poem is worth reading and worth
keeping:
There is a voice within me,
And it is sweet a voice,
That its soft lisf.;--ery -------~-----
Till tears start in mine eyes.
Deep from my soul it springcth,
Like hidden melody;
And evermore it singcth
This song of songs to me:
This world is full of beauty,
As other worlds above;
And if we do our duty,
1t might be full of love!
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1858-10-28

EgA French writer has said that ssto
dream gloriously," you must act gloriously
while you are awake, and to bring angels
down to converse with you in your sleep,
you must labor in the cause of virtue, dur
ing the day.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1858-10-28

Booth, the tragedian, had his nose brok-
en-. A lady once said to him-s'I like your
acting, but [ cannot get over your nose" :"
."No wonder" replied he, 1.-The bridge is
broken"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1858-10-28

EIt is supposed that angels do not
wear dresses. Our fashionable ladies are
getting more ard more angelic every year.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1858-10-28

Did we not fatter ourselves, the fattery
of others could never hurt US
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1858-10-28
NO. GO.

and hast greatly reduced the price of thy
messages, we may see cause for further
communication with thee. Meantime friend,
we wish thee success, but decline to burn
money in fireworks, melt it in strong liquors,
Or waste it in wasting time upon idle de-
monstrations, Amen!
From the Gorernor Of Louisiana.
'Two nations in two different ages rz,
Stand prominently out of the abyss,
One England, respectable old hoss,
And one, America: of giant force,
The power of Nature could not further 50,
So made G. w. Fields to join the two"
This is all the room Mr.. Punch can this
week spare to these remarkable productions,
and he will only add. that it does not appear
to him wonderful that under such terrific pres
sure and strain of compliment, the unfortu-
nate cable, being of English make and un-
used to hyperbole, gave way, and sent down
shares from 9950 to 9250.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1858-10-28

independence owing fifty thousand
dollars you never intend to pay,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1858-10-28

From the Governor Of Pennsylvania.
Friend Field, thee have, according te
worthy evidence, done part of thy task
and it is we'll. When thee hast fastened
both ends of thy string, and the 6xings
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-18

next session which viii be of but brief duration,
,hat h viii be set aside Clearly ii would have been
bt for all parties the question had been acted on at
-, =,
The Messrs Winan am informed viii shortly test
nsv improyement la shp-bul!ing Considerable time
has h.rn sent Ia the inspection OF models IN Erope, ~
we'll a. in this country and these gentlemen have
determined to put their plans into PRACTICAL operAtion An
iron steamship il buildings Of small tonnage Her model
II we'll designed but the great novelty consiss IN the
nlte wheels which, instead OF being placed ~ they or
lnayly are at tho ss Of the vessel will be attached
~ tbe kce-n shugt will be completely under the yes
~ The vessel itself will he built ia compartments, and
90 eonsrt.d that IT, from injurious effects ct storm, il
should becpe necessary, the paddle wheels, englnc, and
keel can be Immediately detached and the vessel worked
Inv means OF her sails In point OF speed this
ton bids fair 10 rival the world 1t II confidently
uected that she will be able to make twenty miles an
hour with the greatest eslsc am also informed that
the number wheels need not be restricted but may he
Increased to i've on six. 81
The pick pockets getting to he exceedingly expert
about the de,ots aud saney day passes that
stranger not made a sufferer by it. Yesterday evening
$3.50 were taken gentleman while passing from the
Washington depot the for New York. At the
same time pocket-Dook taken with considerable
not only willing lose the money, !. the papers
stored but avcrtises that he will pay handsome reward
in addition
The markets are we'll supplied with everything 1T fair
nrcrs Strawberries than abundant, and pine
apples and bananas threaten to become drug in the
market.
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THE ARMY AND NAVY.

Major Steen, q. s. A., and lady and Mrs. General
Garland arrived at St Louis the 18th inst from Fort
Buchanan by way Of santa Fe.
Married at Grace Church, Baltimore on the 9th inst
by the Rev. Dr. Cox, Lieut.. Richmond Aulck II. s. NJ
to Miss Mary Ogston, of that city
All the different depar in the Brooklyn navy
yard full and the work the several vessels under
going repairs is being prosecuted with vigor The gate
Sabine has left the dry-dock and is hauled under
the shears She has already received her masts and will
soon be ready for The United States sloop- war
Savannah is completed, with the exception of painting
which has already been commenced She will go
mission Immediately.
The soop st. Louis is still on the ways and will soon
lie launched
The discharged sailors of the soop Constellation woee
terms Of service have expired paid off ut the navy
yard yesterday
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-18
REPORTED DEATH or THE EMPEROR or CHINA.

Tn, New York Christian Advocate Of the 10th pub
fishes the following intelligence from gentleman whom
suppose to be an American missionary in China
Fun CHau, China, March %, 1853
1t is currently reported that the Emperor ia dead The
Russian embassy received letters from Pekin dated
last Christmas day, stating that the Emperor then
very sick that his lower limbs entirely paralyzee
and that he could not live much longer The English
embassy received via Canton from Pekn, dated in
February 1885, the effect that the Emperor is dead
This report however ia credited here Tine report of
the Emperors dangerous illness to be well anthem
ticated and it is highly probable his death may soon
add fresh complication to the present negotiations and
furnish another link to the chain of great ~ which
God is opening up this mighty empire to the Gospel Of
his Son. Z. s. MACLAY. .
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OBITUARY.

Charles Wheeler, esq, Of the oldest members Of
the Philadelphia bar, died Wednesday morning Mt his
residence in that city Mr. Wheeler the frat Phila
dephian that graduated at Tale College and after TIA
king his degrees in 1903 he studied law under the late
Charles Chsnncey esq, aid admitted TO our courts
in 1872 During long professional Hfe passed with
unblemisicd honor and integrity Mr. Wheeler Yves also
distinguished for his many social and domestic virtues
His memory will he cvcrcd by aectionate family and
a large circle Of friends.
The Rev. George Marsden, of the Fnglish Wesleyan
Church died at Manchester, May ch in the ssth year
OF his age, and the Goth Of his ministry This venerable
we'll known in the United States Some twenty
five years ago he TO this country the representa-
tive NJ the Wesleyan Church of Great Britain the Me-
thost Episcopal general conference of the United States