Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08
From the New York Journal of ,

WHERE AND WHAT ARE SAVOY AND NIcE?-The mo%;,,
question of the annexation TO France of the Sandman @
sessions, Savoy and Nice naturally draws the ateno
the American reader to that portion of Norther av M
Duchy of Savoy borders upon France and Switzerland M
is about the size OF Connecticut 1t abounds the ~
magnificent mountain scenery OF Europe, the earth %
completely wrinkled up, that we wonder that man can &
find foothod. Mount Blanc, often placed by the n
lar mind in Switzerland is the eliminating point of
It is country rich in mineral ore and its fertile sIon
ford abundant pasturage to herds and of its yaI
contain luxurant vineyards The Duchy of Savoy conts
than 600 900 inhabitants, nearly all of whom spe
bastard French and Italian besides jaw breaking Gf
their Chanbery, the capital is well built city in
most picturesque situation. 1t was here that Joseph
Mastre the celebrated diplomatist and Vaver de Ma
the equally celebrated author (of "a journey around nv
chamber" &c., were born. 1t was in Chambery also t
own countryman Joel Barlow wrote his famous liDs
on Hasty Pudding The Savoyards have been noted
times past for their bigotry ignorance, and certain nal
Uete and simplicity of character. Since the Constitution
Railways pushing through the Alps; the telegram
wires stretch inaccessible mountain passes t
press free, unless in times OF war; has had wider influence
because ten years of better system of education has m
pared the way for it's amel Grating mission and more Than
ALL bigory has been broken and the priests hanks to d
Constitution and to greater diffusion OF knowledge have
the brave SavOyards under their thumbs fomeV
The County of Nice very small portion of the Kingdom
of Sardinia comprehended between the Maritime Alps an
the Mediterranean, and between the Var and AnW
1t but little larger than the State of Rhode Island a
25O 900 inhabitant4 Sheltered it is by the Maritime M
on the North and East it enjoys climate almost Xix that
OF Naples Its chief city, Nzza, Nice, is the great resort
of wealthy Engishmen, Russians Americans and Germans
who 60 thither in winter to seek refuge from the coli
blasts of the North There vast hotels and board
housescontainng more comfort and elegance than smls
establishments in other parts of Italy and there Gar
dens where the rose and the myrtle bloom by the side &
lemon and orange The river War; the present limit betva
Nice ard France is neither new boundary, t&
cded upon since the Christian Era The river Var was fixed
in the first time of the Roman Emperor, Augustus as
boundary of Italy the Northwest. As we mE
toned in former article, Nice and Savoy have both been
parts of the French Empire, and when the French Re
proclaimed in 1848, there was an immediate Overture
of aupjnO
of Savoy; but Charles Albert rejected with promptudea
suggestions of the poetic statesman, Lamalline.
Letter from the Vice President
Relatice 10 the Difficulty 6etcee Messrs. Ednmdson o
To the Editors of the Constitution:
GENTLEMEN In connection with the recent difficulty
tween Mr.. Edmundson, OF Virginia, and Mr.. Hickman
Pennsylvania, some extraordinary msstatements have p
peared in the public papers. The New York Tribune
and other presses have deliberately charged that hNr
necton with other gentlemen was present on that ocS
to assist Mr. Edmundson in an assault on Mr. Hickman
that being armed stood ready to assasinate the H
gentlemen in he should make the least resistance
l have been very much surprised at these accusatOg
but have waited reasonable time in the hope that Mr. H
man would feel bound to correct them He has not done
and since they perstently repeated, think prop
er to make the following statement:
Happened to witness the difficulty between those gen
men. 1t was not fght-it was only scene. They wr
walking together towards the gate of the Capitol gOh
that leads into the avenue. was distance behh
them, and unaccompaned except by my little Suddenly
they stood apart and Mr.. Edmundson raised his right a
as If to strike, when his instantly seized by
(Mr. Keitt, think) who drew him away At thstm
ment he made motion with his left hand towards Mr. Hi
man, whose hat fell off. l am unable say whether NJ
Edmundson touched it the fall caused by nVOg
tary movement of Mr.. Hickman's head. IapprOacheiN
rapidly as possible, and stood between the parties.
Hickman seemed discouraged and agitated, but @Vn
evidence of fear He had not attempted to strike Mr.
mundson and of course after the nterpostioL of by
ers, conflict would have been allowed. After pauad
a few moments, took Mr.. Hickmans arm, and sugge&
that should walk to which he assened and we wall
ed together to the gate.
The only proof of purpose to assassinate that cameu
der my notice was the interference of Mr. Keit and Other
to preserve the peace, and which happily so pTR
and efectual as to prevent even collision.
For myself, the charge that armed, for any puS
is like the rest wholly unfounded and false. For reason
entirely satisfactory to myself, never have in civil M
carried weapon of any kind on my person. The sundt
is, that performed kind and good natural act andhR
been extensively abused for it.
Very respectfully,
JOHN G. BRECKINRDGE