, 1862-07-19
A chinaman on Washington.

The following is a translation of a curious Chi
nese eulogy of Washington, from the work of
Chinese geographer originally published in 1S4s,
in a work called Ting Hiram Chillolo 1. e., Cen
eral Survey of the maritime Circuits Universal
Geography by Su Ki-yu, of Wutai in Shanshi,
Lieutenant Governor of Fuhkien,' The transa-
ton is by DIR. Bradley, U. s. Consul at Fingpo:
1t is evident that Washington was a remarkable
man. In devisng plans he was more decided
than Ching Shing or WI Kwango. In winning
a country he was braver than Tsau Tsau or Lu'
Pi. WELDING his four feet falchion, he extended
the frontiers thousands Of miles, and then refused
to usurp the regal dignity, Or transmit it to his
poserity but first established rule for an effect
i've administration. Where in the world can be
found such public spirit Truly the sentiments
of the three dynastes have all at once unexpect--
edly appeared in our day In ruling the State,
he promoted and fostered good customs, and did
not depend on military merit. In this he differed
from all other nations. have seen his portrait
his air and form are imposing in remarkable de-
gree. All who would not call him heroP
Washington, having delivered the country, dis
banded his troops and wished to return to his
farm but the people were unwilling to excuse
him, and made him ruler of the land. He delib-
Grated with all his counseors, and said For
him who has the country to transmit it to his sons
and gTandsons will be selfish to fill the office OF
the shepherd of people, virtuous man must be
chosen" When Washington had made peace
with the English, he disbanded the troops, and
ceasng from war, encouraged only agriculture
and commerce He issued his mandate, saying,
thereafter, ifa President desrous for, and schem-
ing AFTER the ports and lands of another country,
diminishes or aTpropriates the property Of the
people and raises troops to crafty his personal
revenge, let all put him to death" He there.
fore, retained only twenty men-ofwar and ten
thousand troops in pay. Since then, the borders
of the land have greatly extended, and the ma
ton has increased in its resources, SO that it is
very rich.
MORMON SEcEssIoN.-On Morris seeded re-
Gently from the Mormon church at Salt Lake, de-
claring himself to be the prophet Moses reap
peared upon earth. With about one thousand
followers, he formed a settlement some thirty
miles south of Salt Lake. Believing that the
Lord would supply their wants, they refus
labor for their own support. Three Of their
number, satisfied Of the imposition practiced by
Morris, attempted to leave the gang, and were
followed by armed men, arrested and brought
back, heavily ironed and closely confined, without
a shadow of legal authority. A writ of habeas
corpus was issued by Chief Justice Kinney and
served, but was treated with contempt and def
ance by Morris and associates The military was
called out Morris and his associates resisted
He was killed, and another prominent leader was
wounded after a sharp fight. The rebels we're
overcome. Several women and children we're
killed during the siege, the Morrisites refusingto
convey them to place of safety. One hundred
and forty-seven prisoners were arrested, and must
answer to the court for their offence.
WHAT LIFE Is.-An old Roman poet observed
that life is not to live, but to be happy. Now, if
acres and a full purse constitute happiness to any
man, he is right in preferring them; but if to
think Independently, to know the nature Of things,
to store up in the mind sources of endless delight,
to enjoy to the full the passion and Affections af
ford to some men much greater happiness they
also in their turn are right in besowng their pre-
ference on these things.
A Kentucky correspondent Of Harper says: A
little brother of mine threw a rotten apple at one
Of my negro boys, which took effect between two
very large lips, and literally bespattered his face
The little contraband spit and sputtered for mo-
ment, and then said " Massa Horace, take dis
countenance right in and show it to your father.p