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LETTER FROM SENATOR MASON.


10 the Editor of the Constitution 1T
is right aud due to truth, that the material
facts attending the late incendiary attack on
the town of Harper's Ferry, should be cor
rectly understood.
There was no insurrection, in any form
whatsoever, on the part of any of the In
habitants or residents of that town or its
vicinity. There is little doubt that such in-
surrectiou was fully expected by the leader
of the armed miscreants who came from the
adjoining State claudestiuely, and under
cover of night, into the town-an expecta-
ton in which they were wofully disappoint'
ed, as fully admitted by themselves. The
fact is undoubted that not a man, black on
wlite, joined then, after they came into Vir.
ginia, or gave them aid or assistance in any
form.
1t is true that after their capture their
leader Brown stated that he had reason to
expect such assistance, and had been disap-
pointed. But this is fully discredited by
the fullowing facts: First, that he had un'
disputed possession of the town from about
midnight on Sunday until after midday on
Monday, when the people of the adjoining
country, learning the state of things, got to-
gether in armed bands and made descent
upon the town. Second, that during the
period they seized and held in custody, be-
sides the slaves of Mr.. Washington and Mr..
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GBY REQUEST

INES ADDRESSED TO LADY BYRON
There is mystic thread of life
So dearly wreathed with mine alone,
That destinys relentless knife
At once must sever both or none.
There is o form on which these eyes
Have often gazed with fond delight;
BY day that form their joy supplies,
And dreams restore it through the night.
There is voice whose tones inspire
Such thrills of rapture through my breast;
Iwould not hear seraph choir,
Unless that voice could join tho rest.
There is q face whose bushes tell
Affections tale upon the cheek;
But, pallid at one fond farewell,
Proclaims more love than words can speak.
There is q lip which mine has pressed,
And none had ever pressed before;
1t vowed to make me sweetly blessed,
And mine-mine only, pressed it more.
There is a bosom-all my own
Hath pillowed oft this aching head;
A mouth which smiles on me alone,
An eye whose tears with mine are shed.
There are two hearts whose movements thrill
In unison so closely sweet!
That, pulse to pulse, responsive still,
That both must heave-or cease to beat.
There are two souls whose equal flow
In gentle streams so calmly run,
That when they part-they part !-ah no!
They cannot part-those souls are one.
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charge of several horses, 7 will anploy you for
that purpose, provided You agree to sesve, me one
month on trial.
Och! II! sarve ye all the blissed days O. ne
life on thria. if yell only trate me dacintly an
pay me well,' replied Barney, delighted at the
idea of so soon obtaining employment. ..-.-.
What is your name = asked the gentleman.
Barney 0'Flanagan, at yere sarvice,' replied
Barney, touching his hat.
And mine is William Mansfield, your most obe-
dient,' said the old gentleman, pleasantly.
Long life to the likes O. yer said Barney, tim
idly taking the profered hand Of Mr.. Mansfield.
Its because the likes O. sch fine ovid gntlemen
are so scarce, that the wsrld is so divilish bad
We'll, well /; the fact is, Barney said Mr..
Mansfield. when landed upon these shores some
forty-five gears ago, had nothing in the world
but three shillings and few pennies in my pocket
good health, determined will and clear head
was the capital upon which I started. These,
with the blessings Of Providence, were amply
sufficient to carry me nicely along and, to-day,
am worth several hundred thousand dollars. =
Much, if not all Of my success in life, however,
owe to the kind advice, and practical assistance
Of an old gentleman, now dead; and | am there
fore determined to lend helping hand to my
brethren across the water whenever they land
upon these shores, provided they are willing to
put their own shoulders to the wheel, and help
themselves But come on !; and will see what
can do for you. And, so saying, Mr.. Mansfield
arose from his seat and walked out of the Park
followed, at respectful distance, by Barney.
Thus do we find two important characters o.
our story-Jim and Barney-thrown, for the frs
time, together, by what seemed to be mere &C
cident; and, while Milton ind Jude are congrat
uating themselves upon the riddance Of these in
dividuals from the stage Of action, and the sue
cess of their diabolical plot so far, the unseer
hand Of a wise, and righteous Providence is be
ginning to unwind the inexplicable mystery o
the deserted house; to apply the match to th'
hidden train, which soon. very soon, will ignite
the great magazine Of Millions villainy, and scat
ter to the winds all his imagined security.
TO BE CONTINUED. .. -.
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the ton of the carriage Milton finding his efforts
to awake Dedrick altogether vain, and having now
driven into the heart Of the town, concluded to
procure the servses Of the first man he could meet,
who would consent to drive the carriage to some
livery stable. ..... - -.
Seeing man, a few moments after, running
up the street, Milton drew in his horses, and thus
accosted him Say, my honest fellow! don'tyon
want to make crown?
sWell, hi don't hobject,' replied the man, ap-
preaching the carriage what do you hexpect
me to do for hit? -...,,
tJust drive this carriage to the public stables,
or to my residence-I wish to see where this IRE
is.' And, SO saying, Milton alighted, and handed
the crown to the man, who instantly jumped up
into his place. ,,,s.-
DO YOU know where the fire is ? asked Milton,
Just as the carriage was turning the corner.
at MIR. Milton's house., said the man, whipping
the horses, and moving rapidly away.
Great heaven'sr said Milton, staggering; my
house! and my wife and child left alone: What
may not have happened And the wretched man
rushed madly through the dark, narrow streets OF
hometown.
Great Godr said D'Vlton, a few minutes after,
as he met Milton hurrying towards the fire, where
have you been Mr.. Milton ! Your house is ut
terly destroyed, your wife badly burned, and Foor'
unfortunate little Elouise-
what of her?-speakn said Milton, taking
both hands of D'Vilton, and breathing heavily.
you must be calm, Mr.. Milton said D'Vilton
kindly. .,
'Elouise! O tell me sir! what Of her p said
Milton.
'She-but you are not prepared to hear it, said
D'Vilton, endeavoring to lead Milton away. .
'Ye.ye.yes I anil am qu-quite calm now,
said Milton much agitated.
she is nowhere to be found said D'Vilton.
what! perished in the flames?
sAlas = replied D'Vilton, too true!
A wail-a long, loud, ugonizing wall broke from
the bloodless lips of Milton; and the next moment
the broken hearted father, though cruel man,
fell heavily, and in state of insensibility, into
the arms of Edward D'Vilton.
The witch Of the Moor had prophesied alas! too
truly: The sorrow, that cometh, is worse than
DEATH
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Manchester, Va, October 81, 1859

FREE NEGRos ON RAILRoAps.-A bill
has been introduced in the Tennessee Leg
islature to prevent free negsos travelling on
the rail roads in that State, which passed at
the first reading The bill provides that
the President who shall permit free negro
to travel on any road within the Jurisdiction
of the State under his supervision, shall Pay
q fine of $500; any conductor permitting
violation of the act shall pay fine of $3.50;
provided such free negro is not under the
control and care of free white citizen of
Tennessee, who voucbes for the character Of
said free negro in penal bond dof $~aa
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DID WELL.-Colonel Sol. Meredith of
Wayne county, Ind, carried off 500 worth
of premiums at the Indiana State Fair.
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@Walie Gigbtbeart's" Original Uonbeletts,
WRITTEN FOR THE YoRKv1LLE ENQUIRER.
"'WH0 is THE HERR"
THE DARK MYSTERY OF TIE DESERTED HOUSE.

-.-- BY WILLIE LIGHTHEART,
AUTHOR
....r SUM- HEARTS" &C, &C.
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Mr.. McEea asked whether II was fair ss or 90 men
should 60 over TO %. Had It been shown that Mr..
Sa Sa pass
sibity on the Anti-Lecomptsnites to determine the
result.
It could be shown that Mr. Bocock can receive g
votes il would then be difficult task to show hsw
he could be elected. Some OF the Democrats, how
ever, refused to vote for MR. Bocock and injured his
Mr.. Brsbson said be could not vote for Republi.
can, nor could he vote for q man who indorsed the
position of Douglas, as the latter's doctripe was
wholly subversye of Southern rights. He wished to
ask Mr. BocOck whether he lndorsed the Views OF
Douglas, stewart and Pugh, that Territory can ex-
clude slavery herefrom by unfriendly legfi ation-
he would never support any man holding such opin'
ions.
sion Of the oor and coud not get to answer Laugh
Mr.. Clarke, of New York, said he would never vote
sation BY Congress for protecting slave property In
Territories who not thoroughly tnimical TO the
abrogation of laws against the African slave trade,
tion of Republican sufficient cause to attempt dis
solution Offhe Union. He would not say that Bocock
did not stand on his platform.
Mr. McRae replied that the Democratic party did
not make the reopeniDg Of the slave trade question
- Mr. Clarke was glad to hearit.
Mr. McRae said that as far as ne was lndiviaaaly
time give his reasons Such was not the position OF
The Democratic party In Mississippi, or any other
MIR. Clarke further explained his position. He
said be would support Douglas much sooner without
Mr. McRae-Would you support the nominee Of
MIR. Clarke replied that he would support Douglas.
MIR. McRae resumed his remarks, causing much
good humor He was frequently interrupted by gem
obtain political light Without concluding, Mr.
MoRae gave way to motion to adjourn, which pre-
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nounce for the Great West and the Mississippi
Valley, and announce with force and elo-
ausnce that NO msn in this crisis ought TO be
elected Speaker of the United States House Of
Representatives who does not believe with
the Western farmers and planters, that our
politics need immediate puriHcstion--that the
leaders must knuckle down to the masses-
that sslted provisions and fat meat are the
"righlful remedies" for the disease of the body
poliHc.
That corn, swine and beef are some, as well
as sugar and cotton; that those in Kontucky
jeans are as respectable as those in Custom
house broadcloth; that we must have navy
yards, arsenals and armories on the banks of
the Ohio and the Mississippi; that the bound
aries Of this country must be rounded out with
Cuba, Capads, and the Russian possessions on
the Pacific annexed; ard that we must send
Minister to France who wears his boots out
side of his overalls. Tho western man who
does this will insure an organization Of the
House, and the cry of the West will sup plant
the cry of disunion.
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From CharIestOWn.

CHARLEsTowN, December 13.--Extensive
preparations are making for the approaching execu'
lions. Nineteen companies Of military are now on
duty and guard Ia stationed ut every street corner
and crossroads. Picket guards are patrolling the
surrounding country. Six more companies are an.
nounced to be their way here. Citizens find diff
Guilty In passing from one part Of the town to the
other; are brought to halt and marched to the
guard house II unable to give the countersign:
Green and Copeland will be hung at eleven O'Clock
in the morning, and Cook and Coppe at three ocook
In the M es doaH% 'ne'
Their bodies VIII be given to their friends If
claimed.
no excitement.
encompassed by besegiDg army. The people are
looking forward to their exemption from military
surveillance with great pleasure.
When the civil government 10 restored there will
be quite Jubilee
The people would willingly consent to Stephens and
Hazlitt spending the balance of their days In the
penientiary, rather than to have another military
seige
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The Disputed Territory ON the Pacific
Coast. r,...' b.

Every day the United States Is realizing
the Importance Of Its possessions on the
Pacific, and of the overland mail, which Is
latterly making good time between st. Louis
and California. The San Juan difficulty, now
receiving the special attention Of General
SoorT, Is one that is of more than ordinary
Importance 10 the United States. The British
and Russian territory adjoining ours should
bslong to US. In our opinion, strong as the
interests Of the country may demand the
purchase and annexation Of Cuba to the
United States, IL Is of greater consequence
that We should retain on tho Pacific what we
have, and secure the territory to which
England and Russia have legal claims.
HuMBoLDT had ahigh opinion Of the value Of
the banks of the Columbia for the residence Of
a civilized people. Senator BsEroN spoke Of
it as valuable, both as q country to be in
habited, and as position to bs held and
defendod-hrst as position commanding the
North Pacific Ocean, and overlooking the
Eastern coast Of Asia. The North Pacific Is
rich sea, aud is already the seat of great
commerce; British, French, American, Rus
sian and ships of other nations frequent it.
Our whaling ships cover 1t, our ships Of war
go there to protect our interest, and great as
that interest now is, IL Is only the beginning
Fusurity will develop an immense and various
commerce on that sea, of which the far greater
part will be American.
It was further the opinion Of the Missouri
Senator that the Farther-West Is to be the
future scat Of population and power; where
man is to appear in all the moral, intellectual,
and physical endowments which ennoble the
mountain race; and where liberty, indspen-
jencs, and love Of virtue are to make their
last stand on earth. The sea which washes
It's shores Is every way better sea than the
Atlantic; richer in its whales and other fish
cries; in the fur regions which. inclose it 10
the North; more fortunate in the tranquility
of its character; in It's freedom from storms,
gulf streams, and icebergs; in its perfect
adaptation to steam navigation; in its inter-
mediate and halfway islands, and its myriads
Of its islands on its further side.
As apeople to trade with, as sea to nav
igate, the Mongolian race Of Eastern Asia,
and the North Pacific Ocean, are far preferable
TO tho European and the Atlantic. Pray, Nj.
Hour, don't let it be recorded Of q Western P.
NJ. General, that he discontinued the overland
route mail.
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The News, with Comments.

An event of interest in the march Of pro-
gress will be the opening Of the Victoria Tub
ular Bridge, at Montreal, TO passenger trains,
on Monday next. A portion of the American
Tract Society Depository, New York, has been
barnt. Loss, $70,OOo--insuranoe only 5000.
At Charlestown, tho people are excessively
annoyed with nineteen military companies,
a,d are to hayo six companies more to quar-
tor upon them until after the execution Of
Browns companions on Friday. In Msxioo,
Mramon, with Robles, threatens to march on
Vera Crus. .-t
There has been no vote taken in either
branch Of Congress at Washington, on pond
ing resolutions. After speeches yesterday by
Sickiss, Clarke, MoRae, Adrian, and others,
without further vote for Speaker, the House
adjourned. why does not some Western man
rise in his place and read tho platforms
adopted At No. ., Carroll County, Kyy pro-
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What lie She Driving Ar

s.GoETHE said: ~ respect the man wto
knows distinctly what be wishes. The greater
part of all the mischief in the world aris es
.tOm the fact that men do not sufficiently un.
dsrstand their own aims" South Carolina
has an aim in the direction of secession, but
certainly does not sufficiently understand her
own wishes. We know that distrust per.
yades the minds of good men Of the South,
taat the North is unfaishful or Indifferent o
their obligations. This is q very great nistabe e.
A truly national and conservative feeling is q
distinguishing characteristic Of the non slave
holding States. They are frank in the ex-
preston Of their preference for freedom. It is
tue, some irdiscTet persons overs.sp the
bounds Of temperance and prudence, saying
aud doing unfratsrna!, unpatrio.io things. A
few insansly. enthusiastic men carried arms
into a slave State and violated her la~s but
fOr this they were duly punished. There Is
no justi6able argument to be offered for South
Carolina to resort to revolutionary remedy.
She certainly does not know what sho is
driving at. Her advisers are as insane as was
JOIN BROwy.
Our unity Of government constitutes US ono
people. Let us then, in the language of tie
Father of his Country, discountsnance what
ever may eugges. even suspicion that it can :,
in any event, be abandoned. Let US properly
estimate the immense value of our National
Union to our collective and individual happi-
moss; let us cherish n cordial, habitual, and
innovabie attachment to it; acOustoming our.
selves to think and speak of 1t, as palladium
of our political safety and prosperity, watch
Jag for its preservation, with Jealous anxiety.
Let US then Indignantly frown upon the arst
dswning of this attempt to ALLEVIATE any por-
tion of our country from the rest, or to enfeebs
the sacred ties which now link together the
various parts. ,r. ....
rag BUeAsoo oRy OF DIsuHIoN.
Since writing the above we have read the
iisunion resolutions offered 10 the Legislature
Of South Carolina. We find them to be on
the scare sorder-non-oommittal They say If
the North does 60 and 80, then the South
should do thus and thus Chat If the SYM
pathy for the conduct of Brown is universal
in the North, it would be dishonorabls and
dishonoripg to South Carolina to continue united
with people whose social and moral tone
would characterize them as a nation of pirates,
savagss, assasins, and traitors"
But writer in the Charleston Mercury of o
late date says: "The resolutions are intended
for Northern rather than the Southern people;
to rebuke and alarm the former. Col. PERRY,
who offered the resolutions, does not despair Of
terrifying and controlling the people Of the
North by the National Democratic Party"
If this be the object, Col. PERRY knows
what he is driving at.,.-,.-
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Later from Mexico.

New ORLEANs, December lS-The steam'
inst, arrived here to-day. Minister Nc Lean was
still on board the Brooklyn. Fuente had left the
Juarez Cabinet, and Ocampo resurnes the portfolio
of foreign affairs.
Gen. Wiramon was at Guadalajara with MARQUEE.
Degallado had evacuated San Luis Potosi which had
been occupied by Gen. Vol. Cabos was In posses.
sion OF the Isthmus of Tehuautepec and had seized
a large quantity Of arms. The Tehuautepec steamer
Suche las been lost off Alyarado,
CHARLESTON, S, G., December l3.-The
steamer BEL from Havana on the 10th nst brings
Vera Cruz advices to the sth The reported victories
Of Miramon are confirmed. 1t was probable that
Miramon W ould make an immediate attack on Vera
Cruz Miramon and Robles forces had combined,
and their success considered probable, In cOnse
quence of treason among the Juarez party,
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ns- Strangers and citizens requiring gifts

gss- Strangers and citizens requiring gifts
and presents, or 'n
Travelling Cases, ,
Dressing Casss, .-.
Travelling Bags,
Rich Dress Hsir.pins,
.... Rich and Beautiful Fans,
Shell Combs,
Elegant Pocket Knives, ...-. ..... ...
Carved Pearl Card.cases,
Carved Pearl Porte -monnaies,
Needle Books and Cases,
Furnished Portfolios,
Steel Bracelets, Buckles and Slides,
Stereoscopes and Views,
Ladies' Bags and POrte-monnaieB,
Ladies' Work.boxes,
Opera. glasses,
Rich and Elegant Carriers,
Beautiful Oabas,
Beautiful Fans,
Ladies' Dressing Cases,
...... Ladies' Writing Desks,
Purses, Scissors, Razors, Shawl Pins, Brooches,
Bracelets, Perfuuery, Rouge, Partisan Pearl Drops
Toilet Powder Hair Dye, Hair Oils Brushes, Combs,
Fine Soaps, &C., should visit
JOHN D, PARKS Bazaar Of Fancy,
N. u. corner OF Fourth and Walnnt-streeb.
ldeI4dH p.
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DIED.

MEADE.-0n Sunday, the llth inst, Mrs Mi.
nerya L., wife of Dr. Edward Meade, aged 80 years.
WALKER -Un Monday December IL, at 40 min.
utes past o'clock Mrs. Hetty Walker aged 70 years
and 70 dsys.
Her funeral will take place on Thursday morning,
December Is, at 10 o'clock, from her late residence
No. Harrison street, east of Broadway The
friends Of the family are invited to attend without
further notice.
PALMER.-0n Saturday, Dec. 10, at IL 'clock NJ ),
In Newport, Kyn Anns Kate, infant daughter OF
George +. and Sarah F. Palmer, aged months and
% days.
GROSSMAN On Monday, the 18th inst, Jacob
Grnssman, aged 81 years.
The funeral services will take place at his late resi-
inst, at IL o'clock. del3bs
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River News.

PITTsBURG, December l3-M.-River seven
and ahaf feet by the pier.mark, and falling slowly.
Weather cloudy and milder, indicating snow.
LOUISVILLE, December 13-P. M River
falling rapidly with ten feet steamboat water the
falls.
PIrrsBURG, December 13--P. M.-River un-
changed since noon. Weather clear and pleasant.
No departures Arrived-0rb from Memphis. The
mercury stood at 2q at P. nj.
ST.. LOUIS, December 13-P. M.-River sta
tonery at this point and the channel Is clear of ce
Nothing new from any Of the upper streams. Weather
clear nd much colder 10 might.
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-. ITHAs BEEN DIsCOvERED

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will be satisfied that tho half has not been said in its
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Price 80 cents, orsix bottles for $3.50.
s0L0N PALMER, Agent,
noS0 No. 36 West Fourth street
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From IndiaDapOlis.

of the Republicans held in this city last night It was
unanmonal resolved that the member them ationa
Republican Committee from Indiana be requested
the Nominating Convention at this place, and that
the Republicans of this city assure their friends
throughout the Union that the capacities Of ouI
for the accommodation Of the delegates and all the
attendants. Great enthusiasm Characterized the
meeting.
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From MOntreaI,

MONTREAL, December 13.--There is much
leo in the river and the trips Of the ferry boats have
Ueen stopped for the season. Freight trains now
crossing the Victoria bridge, and the passenger trains
wifi oommence rnnning over on Monday next.