New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

deep solicitude. The power Of Cotton" and the
;ree-trade policy are counted upon as the great
bulwarks Of the new Southern Empire at hOsne
and abroad particularly in England; and the
hanged tone of the Enghih press gives great
satisfaction here.
Among those who are regarded "a the most
able men Of the GOyernment ia Mr. Msmminger.
who began lifo as poor orphan, and was edu-
Gated, BY the charity Of the city, in the Orphan
Aglum in Calhoun street. Of the recent Com.
uissoners to Washington. Orr lie least respected
here; Barnwell and Adams bold the highest posi-.
zion in society and public esteem; the latter is
rre of the most accomplished classical scho!ars
of the State.
Society here, as in other parts Of the world,
consists first, Of the creme de Ia creme; of the
high.tory Fanbourg st. Germaip including those
descendants of the. earliest British and Hugueoot
settlers who have attained 70 wealth and infu-
sncc. The old gentlemen Of that class are the
venerable Kniekerboekers of Charl.stOn; but just
row they are electrified BY the unusual spirit OF
patrio.ic enthusiasm. These families supply 30
cety with The most stately and fascinating bellies,
and the most valiant and dashiog beaux they
arc distinguished from the social clique beneath
them by grsnt simplicity and urbsnity of man
ner, derived from their grester confidence in
their position.
The old gentlemen. planters are particularly
modest and unaasuming. and yet shrewd wthal.
resembling in that respect the Earrings Of London
ard great capitalists generally, who endeavor by
their kindness Of department to atone, as it
were, for the crushing magnitude Of their wealth.
This best slass of society combines with some of
the sharp ard ,hrewd elements Of the present
civilization many Of tho more beautiful features
of the eorlier years Of South Carolnian life;
and beneath all the conflicting feelings Of the
hour o. the terrorism of self-presersation runs
fine thresd Of elevation Of department, giving
on the whole the impression that this class Of
society constitutes the real gentry of the coun-
try, possessing comparatively little intellectual
taste, but much Of the beat innate refinement.
Next to this best class Of society come the
usual cliques OF al sorts Of people whose wealth
and refinement. permit them to mingle vita their
social tupcriors. Militury men marrying goa.
orally from inclination their wires arc frequently
taken from the nnwcalthy classsS, and in many
instances present, in their modest appearance,
striking contrast to the stately mattresses Of the
plantations; ye. both associate here freely aud
pleasantly. AmsDg educated people here there
is q generosity and On aose4ee oil narrowness in
social relations which contrasts favorably with
the North. Even above the richest planter st,nds
the gifted statesman, and the skllliul officer and
man Of scepse and literature ara greatly hoBored.
The circle Of the old historical families includes
many Of the present members OF tina Legislature
ond The Government, and now presents con-
b'nntion Of political and social interest equaed
only by Washington in its paImy dsys.
Mr.. Desaussure, the Chairman Of the Com
mittee Of Ways and Means in tn Home, il
statesman Of marked appearance and ability.
lie is u relative OF tho famous Swiss sasant Of
that name. Many other persons of distinction are
connected with public aAairs, and among the
younger generation are many accomplished
youths, WHO have been educated at American
and European universities, and whose services h
The stato promise 20 become OF great value.
Ii ia confidently believed here that Virginia
and North Carolina viii soon be OF Of the
Union; and it il also soid that the dissolution OF
the Union viii induce many Of tho rich men Of
the North 10 establish themselves in the SOUTH,
which vii lead to great competition and In
crease in the vbluo Of slaves and property gen
orally. The shrewder people, however, seem 10
dreSd The influence of Northern ard Eas;cen
enterprise upon the fate Of the indecent plsnta-
Ton lie.