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Worth Thinking About.

An old officer Of the French army, who saw the fah
Of the Empire in 1914" and who wears the St. Helena
medal has addressed communication to the French or
gan in this Countrywide Courier des Flats Unis-in
which he predicts the following results from the dsmem
berment of the Union:
"Tbe United States they now stand are respected
BY all the nations of the earth but if they were to d.
vide themselves into two or three considerations, then
would begin reclamatons from all the Powers which
might think themselves entitled to make them.
"As l saw the fall of the French empire in 1914 and
1875 and that each power reglned often more than 1t
had lost, | can tell you what would happen In Amer
lea if the United States should separate and find them
selves reduced TO civil war In the first place, France
would reake louisiana according to ancient treaties;
Spain would reclaim Florida England would appropriate
Oregon and several other States; Mexico under English
protection would retake the territory Of New Mexico,
Texas and California and England might perhaps keep
California as an indemnity for the subsidies furnished to
the Mexican government in this against the former
United States
Now you will ask me how all these assumptions could
take place. and by what right that is very easy to eI-
plain It is Louis Napoleon who would begin by very
simple and logical process Of reasoning for every one
knows that Napoleon III aims at consolidating all that
Napoleon had in view, with regard to foreign policy
Now Napoleon in 1903, coded Louisiana to the United
States for the sum Of FIVE millions of dollars which the
of the United States engaged to pay to the
American merchants whose goods and ships had been
seized during the wars of the French republic, from 1892
to ISOl But as the United States have no; paid the
Aforesaid FIVE millions and as for more than forty years,
we have seen brought before Congress, session after
sion, French spolatOn BILL which has never been pass
ed therefore, as the Union shall be dissolved,
those who claim this will address themselves to Louis
Napoleon and have doubt, considering his charac-
ter that he will pay their demands and retake Louisiana.
England who suspects such thing, has already Or
dered several shpsofwar to the Gulf of Mexico. See
how Providence having such instrument as Louis Ma
poeon to work WITH can bring every body back to bar
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No CORRKSPONDKNTS.
Candidates for the Convention.

As our readers are already aware the election Tor
members Of the Convention viii come of on the 4th oil
February-tbat is on next Monday two weeks. The
time is exceedingly short in which to select proper can
dses and clearly ascertain their views on the grave
and momentous questions involved in the pending crisis
Hence the importance of the people beginning TO move
In this matter right away. They should carefully ook
around them and resolve 70 vote only for men OF se
knowledged ability and discreton-for men firm and de-
ded in their purpose to maintain the rights and dignity
NJ the Commonwealth, and at the time, anxious to
preserve the Union and the public peace. This Is not
the time for the people to confer their authority and
mower upon men Of Wild and extreme opinions. The &C.
cou is too solemn for the people to tribe with Their
rights and interests in any or to any extent
And therefore, in this matter Of choosing delegates to
the forthcoming Convention, they cannot exercise too
much caution and elaboration.
We take it for granted that overwhelming majority
OF the people Of the State Ei vote or referring the
final action Of the Convention to themselves for their
ratification or rejection. We cannot imagine indeed Why
auy man should oppose such reference unless he desires
10 preptate the State out Of the Union, without making
arv effort whatever to compose the difficulties that beset
us For one, wo would trust no set Of politicians on
earth at time ike the present. Though they might
act ever so prudsny and wisely, we prefer to reserve
the priyiege Of ultimately revising and passing upon
their action Let the whole people OF the Commonwealth
therefore vote on next Monday two weeks, for refer
~ the action of the Convention to themselves tor rat-
sc,tiop or rejection This Is the only safe policy.
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A PEER Of ENGLAND TO BE TRIED FOR MUIR


spectacle Of very unusual and important character
will shortly be seen in England being no less than that
of a peer Of the United Kingdom being placed his
trial Tor the crime Of murder. The peer the Marquis
Of Downshire.
The facts Of the case are briefly these:
The Marquis of DoWnshire is the owner OF yacht, and
in recent cruise he was accompanied by members
of his family one of whom Lady Alice Ill., his youngest
daughter is stated to be a very beautiful girl
Ca the day the alleged murder was committed the
MARQUIS had gone ashore with Of bis family leaving
Lady Alice on board the yacht On his return quite
expectedy he found the captain Of the yacht the feet
of the Lady Alice having hold Of of her hands and
making 70 her earnest protestaOns of his love- The
Young lady appeared to be willing listener.
The Marquis who is between forty and fifty years of
age and man Of hercuean powers enraged at the po-
ston in which he found his daughter and the captain
seized the latter and actually threw him overheard from
the Yacht into the In instant, regreng his
duct the Marquis and the got out the yachts boat
aud made every endeavor the captains life but
without avail. He drowned.
The MARQUIS forthwith returned TO England and gave
himself I'd to the authorities and, according TO the in
formation given TO the New ork Commercial Advertiser,
he il TO be tried by his peers for which purpose the hall
az Westminster is to be fitted up high court of JUS
tce.
The trial if the circumstances stated are correct will
probably result in conviction OF manslaughter in which
event as in the case of Lord Byron in 1865 the Asqui,
wall plead his privilege peer and be discharged
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Modern RePubIieanIsm.

We clip the following paragraph from published ser
mon Of the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher the great Abo-
Htion agitatOr;
There nav be trouble, thee nav he blood, there
may be dreadful and fearful times before the better day
but OF that We cannot speak Ouc thing can do
Love more love God love our fellow meu-ove our
,r fstherand-remember the principles Of the Fathers
act upon them and adhere TO them-yied not one
Whit Of princple-bear a-receiye ali-bus stand hrm
in the right noe our Fathers did then.
These Black Republicans fond OF quoting 'the Fa-
theirs to Justify them in their opposition to slavery the
states A. a to is extension II reading Of The histo-
y OF he Father Of the RePube is eOrree they pro-
yded for the rendition Of runaway slaves-for remand
ng them TO "ehains and the LASH" They formed the
Uaiou with savehodiug States and in its charter pre-
vled for putting down Instructions Of slaves. They
provided that slaves should be counted In making up the
representation in Congress. They prOvidcd for the con
,uuanee Of the slave trade for twenty years They
qar,d slave territory. They provided that some Of the
Territories should be slave and free The princi-
pes OF the Fathers we're then very different ON what
the Beechers uoN claim should govern the people in re-
ference 70 slavery The Fathers took practical view
OF slavery They did not allow any seruples respecting
il 20 stand in the way Of making compromises abou, it.
for the ake OF forming the Union. They went so far as
20 continue the save-trade for twenty yeArs-yedug it
Government, PsotscOn-to secure the establishment q
tls Union. They made it a condition in their peace
treaties that the foreign poWers with whom they treated
should pAy for tie property in slaves they had AIKEN
aon southern citizens II the principles Of 'the Ia
thers" ere lived up TO BY the AbOtOuists and ReP1b-
leans the country would be in tie trouble in
which il il.
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The Real Issue.

As Senator Douglas truly remarked in his late speech,
the real issue now before the people compromise
or war" Unless the pending controversy between the
North and the South shall be settled upon satisfactory
terms war is inevitable, and the Legislature and people
Of Virginia should promptly make the necessary prepare
tons 70 meet the dread We told continually by
the Precipjtators that there will be- and be-
promise of our existing troubles and that be true,
how can any rational man doubt that will ensue ?
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sl7s696,7OO
Nine wears

Nine years SL'ooSO''VV
Ioni.na cannot produce more than onethird or two
ffhs of the sugar required for our people hence 'ne
necessity of importing from twenty to forty mionS IN
value Of foreign sugar annually.
What would become of the sugar interests oil LOUIS
lana if that State severed from the Union snort
glance at the commercial relations of the country would
demonstrate that this important local interest OF that
State would be totally destroyed They could not con-
tend against West India Planters else the profits OF
the former are larger than generally estimated or &C.
knowedged by themselves.
Five millions Of dollars annually paid by the people
Of the United States article of domestic consump'
tion for the benefit of tho people of one State only
is curious commentary upon the secession movements
of the years lS6O-ls6l.
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ITEMS OF NEWS.

Il Is understood that Mr.. Buchanan has offered the
Secretaryship of War TO the Hon. Bedford Brown, OF
North Carolina.
Dr. Charles B. Mitchell has been elected U. s. Senator
from Arkansas, in place Of Senator johnson.
TIE Springfield (Gl) Republican, said to be the home
organ Of Mr.. Lincoln writes earnestly against
compromise. It's last leading article closes as follows
SO far as be (the President elect and the Republican
party ACCOMPLISH it. the TERRITORIES shall be Free
The character Of the States to be formed Of tie
Territories must be determined by the people who frame
aud adopt their Constitutions. There will be, there
cen BE- no abandonment of this position by Mr.. Lncoll
or his party"
MI Colbert, bookseller. Hampton, Va. has lust
published an admirable portrait in Autograph, Of the
la'e Judge j. b Clop,on. Reprint Is a very beautiful
specimen OF hthOgraphy, and presents the fine counte
nance OF the worthy Judge drawn TO the life.
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Er.Pre.ldent Tyler. Letter.

A letter from ExPresident Tyler, in regard to the
pending crisis, viii be found in columns to-day We
call special attention to his closing recommendation to
the effect that Convention of the Border States North
and South should be held at early day practical
Die, for the purpose Of agreeing upon an adjustment
which would probably be satisfactory to the rest of the
States We think there great deal in this recommen-
datiou and that if acted on promptly it would result in
restoring peace to the country.
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BY HE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
A ZION

VyHE neral Assembly u uis Commonwealth having sed
act provide for slecng members Of conve ton, and
the same ad having proy led that Proclamation
thereof shall by therefore, John L.tch
Governr virtue of the authority aforesaid do hereby
election for the said venon
qured held places holding elections for members Of
the General Assembly the fourth OF February That
the experimenting the elections
ties corporations required meet at the Court Houses OF
their respective counties and make returns the
election second the election day. ard that those
superb tending the elections for counties and corporations
prg elec dcs IN at the places qured by law
their the ourh after the said election And
that the q the Convention who be elected
qured to meet Wednesday, the 18th day Of the month"; al
the Ga pito In the City OF Richmond
Given under hand Goyerao and under the seal Of he
Commonwealth, the la.h day of January, 1851 and
49, JOHN LETCHER
the Governor GEoLGE MuSFoRD the
rnon Adj
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ODos oy rHr WnIa. Jtnuary Is 1881
MANLY Ann arAnOa

The New Orleans Price Current Of pth inst, says.
The Money msrkets gradually losing little Of The sr,.n
stringent character. which has some i'm 90,
improvement that naturally 70 be expected from N.
strength Of BANKING Invitations and the greatly Iney..
amount OF washable In the hand capt. .,
the free sales Of leading staples from Which aops ~
than four millions d)ss realized duhng The past zee. ~
transactions 10 tie various securities are Offering 40.
hosever. scale at all with means A -,
msnd OWING 10 the spprehe that entertained r.Ra
the future Of political Investments Ia
deal Of caution. and osy 10 securities that se held On a.
safest possible character. For such the ar.
lower while for the general Of cannot mot
change Longdated aecept,nces Of oh Oh there eorsvst
~ ev ahoat selling sGk ceat mosth for YER, eh
= for and prime short n.n., !,
10A sndlh cent month. purchasers b. found Ia.
rates for mortgage paper generally from lax cent m
banks diseountng moderately Of prime shorf pspu
THERE'S better feeling In the stock Ensrks IN. h,,
OF favorte institutions higher prices han enid
be obtained short time since The dscspa.ey between Dr.
and sellers IL still too great however permit a.
any business Of much Importance Bonds remain quiet o.
pressure 10 sell
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RESIGNATION OF Mr.. THOMAS.

The following correspondence between the Secretary
OF the Treasury and the President OF the United States
explains the cause of the retirement Of the former gentle
man from the Cabinet:
WASHINGTON, January IL, 1861.
nv DEAR SIR Il has not been in my power, you
aware 70 agree with You and with majority of yoar
constitutional advisers in the which have been
adopted in reference to the present condition OF things
in South Carolina nor DO think it at all probable that
shall be able 70 concur in the views which you enter
tain so far as understand them touching the authority
under existing laws enforce the collection OF the GUS
toms at the port OF Charleston.
Under such circumstances after mature consideration,
have concluded that cannot longer continue in your
Cabinet without embarrassment you and exposure
of myself the Just criticism OF those who are acquant
ed With my opinions upoA the subject therefore deem
il proper to tender my resignation Of the commission
hold rs Secretary Of the Treasury, 10 take effect
when my successor shall be appointed and qualified.
In doing So avail myself of the occasion TO offer
you the Of the high respect and regard which,
personally entertain FOR you, and with which have
the honor to be your friend aud obedient servant.
PHILIP +. THOMAS.
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sugar Duties.

To sustain the sugar interests Of LouisAns, duty OF
thirty per cent vas formerly eyed and 6f tsenyfOur
Der cent pow levied upon all foreign sugars imported
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Tax President.
W,sH,Sarox Ian. - 1861.


NJ Dear Sir Ihave received your letter Of yesterday
resgung the office of Secretary OF the Treasury TO take
eff Ct when your shall be appointed and quail
fed.
very much regret that circumstances, in your opin-
ion have rendered this necessary Without advertug to
these am happy state in accepting your resignation,
that during the brief period you have held this important
office its duties have been discharged in manner highly
satisfactory TO myself
Wishing you health, prosperity and happiness re-
main, very respectfully, your friend,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Hon PWLIF + THONAs
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inn, the United States Under these provisions the peo-
r have pad taS lin the shape of duty upon foreign
sugars imported within the past nine years. OF 'y
Lions Of dollars
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MISSING TT 4 Ron the oath December last
NJ Mesrs Klsnd Co.. Bank rr, Of New York.
letter enclosing their check Rank New
YORK. for sos g. my order two pieces Land snp
ueh No 1851 (old sue for tweoty
Ro Bsgby the other No II 5T for tG the heirs Of
the late John DandIge captain In the Of tia luton
and assigned by which letter and n Contents have failed
reach
The payment az the check haa been stopped and e
10 the General Land Oeee Warrington and all
toned to purchase said Scrip.
lis retarn my Office No. 1IS Main street, Richmond
Va, will confer an obigaian on GEO. BAGBY
-1us
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EXPORTS PROM NEW YORK.
The following statement Of the exports of several

49, DUNLOP, MONCURE co,
w. ask the attention Of dealers to the cargo sale ~ Sc
GAR, M0LAssE &c, commencing at II O'Clock THIS MORN
ISG, At their Office.
~ Bale without regard weather jl6-lt
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Ttal.

or this sum $4,000 has just been drawn from the
State Bank being the only money yet used for any pur
poses Il has been paid to tho troops in and about
Charleston In special message, dated January Z, the
Governor declares that he has actually appointed officers
for one regiment whose service for one year will cot
100000 aud he is making up one more which for SIX
moths services will cost 100000. These ornaments
will therefore draw the whole 100000 Appropriated
hut not vet rased-to arm the State" when the extra
ordinary expenses Of the present employment Of force in
the harbor are paid It has been said that the 100000
sppropriated for arms and warke advanced
by the banks OF the State but not stated in the
recent DISCUSSIONS the Legislature, and it is probable
ba but partial success has attended the attempt to force
dat loan from them It is well known that forced loan
wa. attempted and generally submitted to, but it still is
not accepted es complete by the Legislature.
such being the demand al the very outset, we have
now TO SEQ what chance there is ge.it on the cred
f. Of the State" In long debate which took place on
January sh it was frequently stated that the bonds OF
the safe could not be sold for fifty cents the dollar,
and that il was useless to think Of raising money by the
issue Of bonds. Il also deemed impractcabe 70 re-
so, to immediate taxation since the pressure would be
far 100 great on the Planters to be submitted TO- The
General drift Of opinion was in favor of getting the
money from the banks, anu the cp-counuy meuloers
were quite fierce in their remarks about making the
m,es Of the coast dsgorge. The secessonisis are in
fact sure Of nothing whatever in finance beyond the
$4,000 Just forced from the banks Of the State, and
possibly the Sg10oO which the upcountry members de-
and on contracts for the construction Of the great IN
finished State House, a colossal building which . in
deed, but just begun.
The prospects OF South CarOlina, therefore, in the
Ishy probable Of var, by no means P7omis-
ing At least the people Of that State, as Of all the
other States should pause and reflect before PreeiPta
pgthemseves iuo the manifold horrors Of revolution.
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w>i-a CHAs. CITY-A call 10 hereby made upon Mr.. VII
cox become candidate to represent the counties OF James
City, New Kent and Charles City 10 the ahing State Con-
venton to be held 10 the city Of Richmond the 18th OF f.bru
AIRY next The time near and pressing and the writer would
specially suggest TO Mr.. W. that personal considerations
should In this crisis be laid aside and good man and pat
riot step forward In the Of virginia VIII Mr. speak
he will
als-lt JAS CITY
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- POyyUaTANANO CUMRER-

& LANDThe Voters OF the Election District composed
Of the counties OF Pc Cumberland requested
meet at Hobsons Chapel Powhaan, Wednesday the 2d
Instant nominate candidate represent said counties In tho
approaching State Convention.
jal5-lt MANY VOTERS
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FINANCIAL Resources OF south Carolina.

State or people who undertake to set up for them
solves in the entire business Of maintaining rank
among nations should have adequate funds on hand,or
re,.onabe prospect that they viii grow out Of future
,ts When our colonies began business on their own
account they were poor, and expected to suffer from
majority until the vast resources OF the continent they
had begun TO occupy could be developed. There was
GOOD ground for hope Of the future with them but what
ropnd for present satisfaction or for prospective i'm
,rovemept can any man see in South Carolinas The
debates u the Legislature OF that State, on the hri Two
DAYS Of its session subsequent TO the adjournment OF the
convention furnish the following facts in regard to the
financial resources now at their command. A member
remarked that the Committee Of Ways and Means, on
starting out had to meet appropriation Of over $780,
oo, originally appropriated" which we understand to be
deficit of that sum in payments for last year Next
ia sd ast YEAR S6l2 900 appropriated for roads,
which sum il IS also said is mostly needed for the service
or tb, wear gone by Then 100000 has been appro-
pstei for the ordnance department, and 100000 Tor
an EARNED military force having alaeady been voted,
the member very properly asks where this million and
half Of dollars already voted Is 10 come from, all Of
which was either TO be raised by taxation or on tie
credit Of the State"
All this vet provides nothing for the Satehouse'
nothing for the coas. police for any postal naval or
commercial protection expenses The items voted to be
,ed. and necessary for service which has not dol
lar in hand, are the following;
ID. s.;.,cv from last wear. 100000
Appropriated for roads last year, and yet TO
n r,;ssI 6l2 600
Just voted for new State-housc, 20 uo'
ptcd 90 "Grm the State oJoVN"
,-,.c1 Coz AIMS and rruni.ior, 100000
Just voted Tor coast police, 10000"
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