Jntelligenter & Journal. GEO. SANDERSON, EDITOR Lancaster; March 8, 1853. DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS: CANAL COMMISSIONER, THOMAS H. FORSYTH, OF PHILADELPHIA COUNTY AUDITOR GENERAL, EPHRAIM BANKS, OF MIFFLIN COUNTY. FOR SURVEYOR GENERAL, J. PORTER BRAWLEY, OF CRAWFORD COUNTY The Nominations. We raise to our masthead the nominees of the State Convention. They are all "good men and" true," and merit, as they will doubtless receive, the hearty and energetic support of every Democrat in the State. Of Messrs. Biwas and finswr.r.r, the candidates for Auditor .Generai and Surveyor General, it is un necessary for us to, speak. They have both filled the offices for which they have been *again selected, during the last two years, with decided ability and for the beat interests of the State, and it was due to them that this mark of confidence should be awarded them, inasmuch as those officers hereto• fore generally held their positions during the time the Governor remained in power who appointed them. Mr. FORSYTH, the candidate selected for Canal Commissioner, his represented Philadelphia county in the Senate and 'House of Representatives for a number of years,.and i% known as one of the most intelligent, reliable and beet business members' of the Legislature. It is conceded on all hands that he is an honest man, and -this, we take it, is a strong recommendation of itself to the favor of the people. 'The State nominees are now before the people, and we doubt not they will all be elected by an overwhelming majority. itr On Friday last, FRANKLIN Fiance, the chosen Chief Magistrate of the Republic, assumed the reins :of government, and his administration is now in the full tide of successful experiment.— That it will redound to his own fame and the glory of the nation we have not a ,!oubt. He enters upon his high duties with the endorsement of a vast ma jority of he people, and his whole public life hith erto gives assurance that he will be "every inch" the President. For the last four years the country has been made to bleed at every pore through the Mismanage. ment and incompetency of Whig rulers and dß ficials. But, thanks to the virtue and intelligence of the people, the reign of Whiggery is ended, and the country now!' breathes freer and deeper." The ides of March have come, and the reins of gov: ernment have been once more restored to Demo cratic hands where they rightly belong. Let us all be thankful and take courage. A better day has dawned upon the country, and the interests and glo ry of the Nation will be abundantly promoted by the change. Inaugural Address. We direct the attention of all our readers to the truly able, lucid and eloquent address of President Prance, in anothercolunn. We have never read anything with more real satisfaction than this first official production of our newly installed Dem ocratic Chief Magistr'ate, and we invite all our readers to give it a careful and attentive perusal.— Short, pithy, chaste in language, and to the point on all National questions, it is exactly such an ad dress as might have been expected from the well ' known talents of its distinguished author. The Cabinet. The following is doubtless President PIERCE'II Cabinet—although, at the time our paper went to press we had yo definite information. The official announcement would be made yesterday : WILLIAM L. of New York, Secretary of State. J. R. GUTHRIE, of Kentucky, Secretary of the Treasury. JEFFERSON DAvis, of Mississippi, Secretary of War. J. C. DOBBIN, of N. Carolina, Secretary of the Navy. 1. R. M , CL'ELLAND, of Michigan, Secretary of the Interior. JAMES CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, Post Master General. CALEB Comma, of Massachusetts, Attorney General. The Cabinet is a strong one. The gentlemen composing it are well known to the Nation, for their distinguished ability, and enjoy the confidence of the people'. It ie, we think, emphatically a working Cabinet, as it is undoubtedly an•honest one, and we need have no fear of a revival of Gal phinism, or anyother ism calculated to deplete the Treasury, so long as they guard its portals. Hoa. THOMAB Fonsrrn.--The nomination of this gentleman as a candidate for Canal Com missioner, by tr,!e Democratic State Convention, is under all circumstances, equivalent to his election. Whatever differences of opinion may exist in the party on other subjects, all must unite in saying that the selectidn is a most creditable one, and that Mr. F. will unite the vote of very Democrat in the State.—Philadelphia SUM • Eig- In to-day's paper will be found GOVERNOR BIBLER'E admirable Veto Message of the supple ment to the Lancaster, Lebanon and Pine Grove Railroad. The:Governor's arguments are unan swerable, and the handsome notice he takes of the Columbia road land its "able Superintendent," Col. Baker, are welkimed and appropriate. • 1.13 The Prdident of the late County Convention Dr. Samuel Pai:ker, has appointed HIRAM B. SwAna Esq., of this city, Chairman of the Democratic coun ty Committee, for the ensuing political year. This is a good selection. ..Mr. S. is a thorough-going, working DemoCiat, and : will make an efficient and worthy successor to the late excellent Chairman, William Mathiot, Esq., who declined a re-appoint ment- 137' The Thirty-second Congress closed its labors on Friday last,lat 12 o'clock noon—at which time the Senate met, in obedience to the call made by the late President Fillmore for the purpose of act ing.upon President PIERCES appointments. mr We are pleased, to learn that Col. JOHN W. FORNEY, Clerk of the House. f Representatives, at Washington, who had been seriously ill, is again convalescent, and able to be about. His disease was constipation of the bowels. THE MAINi. La.w.On Friday week Mr. Sha ver, of Perry county, chairman of the comWittee on Vice and Insmorality in the House of Represen• tatives of this', State, reported a Frohibitory Liquor Law, similar in its provisions to the Maine Law. !IT The Jbrors - of the United States District Court at Philadelphia, before which the 'alleged counterfeiting; cases from this county are to be tried were dis Charged until Mondayi (yestertitty.) . AD XITTEP PTO THE Ben.—On motion of James L. Reynolds; Esq., W. Y. McPhail, Egg, was on the 4th of January last admitted to practice in the courts of this coon*: 117 Books 'will be 'opened at the public house:ot Col. Herr, in Columbia, on the ISth Mat, to re ceive subscriptions to stock of the proposed Co lumbia & Ch!snut Hill Turnpike Road. 1113' A Military & Citizens' Dress Ball is to be given at Fulfon Hall, on Tuesday evening nest, by the " Independent Blue's "—Capt. Gao. Ponn. Hon. James Campbell. This gentleman, now, we presume, the able and accomplished head of the Post Office DepartV ment, and one of the constitutional advisers of President Panics, is a living. exemplification of the power of truth over falsehood and error, of true merit over the combined attacks of envy and malice. No man ,of his age (he is not yet forty) has been so much slandered and abused—so villainously assailed by a corrupt gang of political desperadoes and federal falsifiers —as he ; and no man has so galantly braved the storm, and come out of it all with a character, per sonal and political, so pure and unsullied, Stricken down as he was by a corrupt and unholy combina tion of Whigs and renegade Democrats, when a candidate for the Supreme Bench, his enemies had fondly hoped that this young and promising Dem ocratic champion completely annihilated. Not so, however; his defeat was only temporary. In the language of the poet, which may be forcibly applied to his case, Truth crushed to earth will rise again, The eternal years of God are hees ; But error, wounded, writhes in pain, And dies amid its worshippers. JAMES CAMPBELL is no ordinary man. Possessed of superior talents,dieciminating judgment, eminent business qualifications, and unimpeachable personal and political integrity, he Is a man of mark beyond his years, and we venture to predict will make one of the most popular and most efficient Postmaster Generals who has ever presided over that complex and difficult department of the Government. President Przacs will find in Judge CAMPBELL a clear-headed, cool and sagacious councellor—one upon whose judgment he can at all times and upon all occasions, implicitly rely, and with whom it will be a pleasure to associate. We have said thus much of the representative from Pennsylvania in the new Cabinet. We could not say less of an accomplished gentleman for whom we have had the highest esteem since the day we first had the pleasure of making his acquain tance. Speaking of Judge CAMPBELL, the Phila delphia News, a Whig paper that has hardly ever a good word to say of any prominent Democrat, admits that " he will make an efficient and business like Postmaster-General," and " believes him to possess those qualities which are the chief requi sites for a popular head of that Department," and, further remsrks that "we shall not at all be sur prised if he will sustain himself in his position bet ter than most of his fellow Cabinet officers:' Ea" The new Coinage and Seigniorage bill has passed both houses of Congress. Its principal pro visions are as follows: To reduce the silver half dollar from 206+ grains, to 192 grains, and a like reduction of the quarter dollar, d:me and half dime, the reduction being 6 91-00. A charge of #of I per cent. as a seigniorage, for coinage of silver de posited at the mint. To the alteration of the weight of the silver coin there seemed to be no essential opposition—but to the seigniorage part, a good deal of opposition was mar.ifested, though it is claimed that the seigniorage is barely sufficient to meet the expense. The bill is a very important one, making in effect gold the standard of value, and silver sub servient to it. This is done without its really fix ing a new relative value between gold and silver, but by seeking through a reduction in the actual value of our silver coin, as expressed upon its face, to render it no longer a more desirable export than gold. Under the operation of the law, while the value of the present silver coin is not touched, it is presumed that it will soon disappear, to be re-pro duced in the new coinage of less values DINNER ♦T TUE WHITE HOUSE.—The dinner given by the retiring President Fillmore to Gen. Pierce is thus described by a correspondent: Presi dent Fillmore was at the bead of the table, with Gen. Pierce at his right, and Gen. Scott on his left- Secretary Everett was seated opposite to Gov. Marcy, and Attorney General Crittenden opposite to Gen. Cushing, with the rest of the old and new cabinet intermixed, together with Gen. Cass, Gen. Jo. Lane, Pierre Soule, and other members of both houses. Young Fillmore and Sidney Webster sat aide by side, and such &harmonious spectacle of diverse political elements was never known the White House before. Gen. Scott and Gov. Marcy were especially fraternizing and agreeable. The hasty plate of soup was forgetten in the spark ! ling champagne. It was nice. BALL Or THE FRENCH MINISTER IN WASHING TON CITY.—The Minister of France, the Gompte us SARTIOES, in honor of the nuptials of his Sov- 1 ereign and the Empress, gave in Washington, on Thursday evening, one of the most superb Balls which ever graced the saloons of that metropolis- All the high functionaries of our Government, (sav ing the chief,) with the members of the incoming Cabinet, were present, together with great numbers of other distinguished persons. The numerous members of the Diplomatic Corps and the military and naval forces of our own service were all in their rich Official costumes, giving great brilliancy i to the crowded assembly, and the array of beauty could not have been surpassed at any capital of the world. The distinguished host and his assiduous secretaries, in their ceaseless attention to the plea sure of their numerous guests, says the Intelligencer, did honor to the characteristic politeness of their country. ITT The Tehauntepec Grant is for fifty years the road to be built within seven years, and the ex. elusive navigation of the Huasacula River. The Government to receive $600,000 as a loan, of which Citie-halt has been already paid. and bears interest,ai six per cent. The whole to be paid back ultimately out of a part of the twenty per cent. on the net profits accruing to the Govern ment. This a good arrangement for Sloo and Company it it will hold. But Mexico is just to that condition that there is no certainty in any thing but change. Cavallos, the President, had scarcely confirmed the contract, before he resigned his, office, and Santa Anna, if restored again, may be disposed to renew the Garay grant. Tea Koscarseo WILL Cum.—The Supreme Court,at Washin g n, gave a very interesting de cision, on Monday, relative to the Kosciusko Will Case, which has been for many years pending be fore the District Courts. Judge Wayne • read the decision of the Court. Kosciusko, it will be re - -' membered, made four wills. One in 1798, one in 1808, one in 1818, and one in 1817. The two first were revoked by the last, and the decision now made was solely upon the American property of Kosciusko, which the Court declared belonged to the heirs at law. The property is claimed by par• Seamus Accrinirrx:—One of the engineers on the Columbia Railroad had both his legs cut off at White Hall, on Friday night last. He was on the "Simon Snyder" at the time, and the night was very dark. There was a train shad of him that he did not observe until it was too late, and he was fearful of running into it. He immediately reversed his engine and jumped off, but fell under the wheels. He was conveyed to the Pennsylvania Hospital.— His name, we believe, is Bamford, and he has :a wife and dine children dependent upon him for sup port. He has since died. I' The new coinage bill which has passed Congress, provides for the coinage of $3 gold pieces. The deVices and shape of the coin is to be fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury. , 117" Both branches of the Legislature adjourned over on Tuesday last until yesterday--consequently we are without any legislative news of moment. Meagher the Irish patriot delivered his lee. tore on Australia to an 'audience of upwards of 7000 persons, in Baltimore, a few nights ago. aldgely Case—District Attorney • Thompson. We publish below a letter from Joax L.Tnosts sox, District Attorney of Lancaster county, ad dressed to the editor of the Independent Whig, of Lancaster, explanatory of hie connection with the Ridgely case. We deemed it our duty last week to enter into a brief explanation of the course of Gov. Bigler on this question, in reply to an infamous at tack made upon him by a vile abolition sheet in Montgomery county; and it will be seen that Mr. Thompson corroborates our statement in every ma terial fact. The great majority of the people o Pennsylvania sustain the course of the Governor and Mr. Thompson, in regard to this matter, and none but the rank abolitionists will find fault with them—Democratic Union. LANCASTER, Feb. 22, 1853 Edward f.Pherson, Esq : DZAII Sow :—Your correspondent from Enterprize has fortunately given me an opportunity to claim a portion of the "honor" he so liberally awards to Governor Bigler. In declining in the first instance to demand the surrender of Ridgely, and for exercising his discre tion when I desired that a requisition should be im mediately issued, the Governor can answer; for what took place afterwards, I assume the whole responsi bility. And as your correspondent intimates that there was some discreditable delay in the original proceeding; a statement of facts may seem neces sary. Immediately after Smith (the slave) was shot at Columbia, the worthy magistrate of that borough, J. W. Fisher, Esq., telegraphed to me, and on the next day I went up to the latter place; a day was fixed for taking the testimony. On the day ap pointed a number of witnesses were examined—their testimony reduced to writing—taken by me to Har risburg, and the Governor not being there, left with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, with a letter written by me to the Governor, desiring him to is sue a requisition to the Governor of Maryland for the body of Archibald Ridgely. Th affidavits left with him were very strong against the accused.— The Governor di3 not return for some days, and in the meantime, the commissioners appointed by the Legislature of Maryland to examine into the facts of the "alleged killing" of Smith, arrived; and at their request, I accompanied them to Columbia, where some of the former witnesses were reexam ined and additional testimony taken, the latter of which showed the occurrence in a very different light. This also was transmitted by me to Harris burg, and shortly alter, I received a letter from the Governor stating that he had been absent from the Seat of Government— that he had given the whole of the testimony a thorough examination, and alter deliberating upon the conflicting character of the affidavits and the circumstances of the unfortunate affair, he deemed it his duty not to issue a requisi. tion until the Grand Jury of Lancaster county found a true bill against Ridgely—that when, a true bill was found he would issue a requisition, and that he had received assurances that Ridgely Would be as accessible hereafter as at present. The public, therefore, must agree that quite as much vigilance and activity was shown by me on this occasion, as in the Christisna, or any other matter that came before me in my official capacity. The answer of the Governor made it my duty in the first instance, to decide and to set forth in the indictment what offence (if any) bad been committed by Ridgely; and alter a laborious examination of the whole tes timony and of the circumstances of the case, I was satisfied that the killing of Smith was accidental, and that it was my duty to direct that no further proceedings should be had therein. The testimony taken before the magistrate its the first instance, is familiar to the public. The additional testimony proved that Smith was a fugitive slave—that he had admitted himself to be so—that his Owner had offered Ridgely lour hundred dollars to deliver him alive in Maryland, Ridgely to receive no comren nation if unsuccessful—that Ridgely procured a war rant from Commissioner M'Allister, at Harrioburg —that in company with an officer from the latter place, they arrested Smith at Columbia—that while Smith struggled to free himself, he gok Ridgely's thumb in his mouth—that Ridgely pulled a pistol out of his pocket, and while striking at Smith with the pistol, it went off, and the contents lodged in Smith's head—that the explosion of the pistol would have killed the officer who was on the other side of Smith, but for the interposition of his holy—that Ridgely instantly exclaimed : "My God, I have shot the man—l will go and deliver myself up"—that he started toward the centre of the town with that intention—that he remained at a hotel in the most public part of the town for half an hour after the occurrence, when he was informed that there might be some difficulty about his procuring bail, and was advised to leave the county—that he went out of the back door of the hotel, walked to the bridge, crossed and returned to Baltimore. The various Attorney Generals of this Common. wealth have always exercised the right of private judgment in all criminal cases, and when they are satisfied that the ends of public justice require no further proceedings in a case, it is their imperative duty to enter a nolle prosequi. I assume the entire responsibility of doing so, and - have not since had any occasion to alter my opinion of the nature of the occurrence at Columbia. To my great satisfaction, my 'erm of office expires [hie fall, and the good peo ple of this county will have an opportunity of elect ing an officer who may act more agreeably to the wishes of your correspondent. In conclusion, permit me-to say that in all my official intercourse with Gov. Bigler, he has exhib ited a sincere and ardent desire to advance the ends of public justice worthy of all imitation. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, JOHN L. THOMPSON. Arrival at Washington. A correspondent of the Southside Democrat gives an amusing account of Gen. PIERCE S arrival at Washington : " I understand that Gen. PIERCE ran a very deep set saw on the office seekers last night, when arri ving at Washington depot. The committees, some of whom had got themselves appointed to receive him, with "le grande jlaurishe," were ranged about the inner door of the car house, written speech and hats in hands. 'l•he instant the cars stopped, a seedy-looking individual jumped from the baggage car. He was habited in a rusty overcoat and shock ing bad hat, and his jaw= were tied up in a hand kerchief. With hands in his pockets, he elbowed his way through the eager crowd of committee men, who were strainis , g their eyes to discern the person of the president elect and those known to be in at tendance upon him, among those dismounting from the passenger cars. While so engaged, a patriot, deeply interested in the division of spoils, hearing • the steam whistle, had niched from the avenue to the station, and leapirg into the door ran butt against the seedy-looking stranger who was just then striding out of it. The latter passed on, taking the first back at hand and driving to Willard's. As the hackman was closing the coach door, on his -fare;" the committees learned that their prey had escaped them. On arriving at Willard's. Gen. PIERCE managed to reach his rooms without its being known by another soul that be was in the house. His private secretary, who had selected his suite of rooms some time before, had so described to him their locality, as to enable him to reach them with out even acquainting the person in the office of his presence." Warr% HALL Acsamstx.—This institution, located opposite Harrisburg, sustains its reputation, and is now in the full tide of successful experiment. Du• ring the last two sessions nearly 100 students have been in attendance. For particulars respecting the branches taught, price of tuition, &c., see card in another column. . - . . We also direct public attention to the advertise ment of the KIIIIHRRTON BOARDING SCHOOL. This Institution is likewise in a flourishing condition, and is a desirable place for the education of young ladies. CHOLERA AMONG THE Hone.—The Louisville Courier states that there is great fatality among the hogs at Milton, Ky., and other points, and that it has been alarmingly destructive to the hogs at Carrollton, at the distillery of Root & Snyder. They have lost upwards of 600 hogs in ten days, or about 60 per day, with but little abatement of the die ease. Irr The Longest Straight Line in the World.— The Illinois Central Railroad is seven hundred miles in length, and has six hundred and twenty siq miles in length, which prepares the road for a speed which no other road in the United States is capable of. Ur The Lowell (Mass.) Liquor store is work ing admirably for the proprietors. The figures thus far exhibit the average annual sales of rum _for medicine in Lowell at $10,500, giving a profit of nearly $3,000. 11Y A Special Court is being held this week, in this city, by Judge PEAMON, of Harrisburg. BnIILLO, March 2.—Eli Cook (Dem.) has been elected Mayor of this city by 3000 majority. Veto Menage. To the members of the Senate and House of Repro tentative; of the Commonweahh of Pernury/vania GENTLEMEN: I have carefully examined the pro visions of bill No. 182, on the files of the House of Representatives, entitled " A supplement to the act incorporating the Lancaster, Lebanon, and Pine Grove railroad company," and have ha. 3 no diffi culty in arriving at the conclusien that it is my du ty to return it the body in which it originated, without my signature. The first section of this bill provides " that it shall be lawful for the Lancaster, Lebanon and Pine Grove railroad company to erend a branch road to the city of Philadelphia, subject to the general regulations and privileges contained in the elev enth section of the act incorporating said company, and shall have power to connect said railroad, or branch or laterals with - any railrod belonging to any other company, and that the said company may from time to time, by a vote of the stockhold ers called for the purpose, increase their capital stock, it it shall be deemed necessary, to an amount sufficient to carry out the true intent and meaning of this act; Provided, That the said branch rail road shall not pass through any of the incorporated districts of Philadelphia, without the permission of the commissioners or incorporate authorities. It will be perceived; gentlemen, that the effect of this is to authorize the construction of a railroad from the city of Lancaster - to the city of Philadel phia, parallel with the Philadelphia and Columbia railroad, with the right to the Lancaster, Lebanon and Pine Grove railroad company to increase their capital stock to an unlimited extent to carry out that purpose—thus bringing into existence by a supplement to the charter of a road of no more than ordinary importance a dangerous rival to the most prolific branch of the public works. With the utmost disposition to co-operate with the General Assembly in its views of public policy, and actuated, I trust, by no unkind or illiteral spirit toward the Lancaster, Lebanon and Pine Grove railroad company, I am constrained to say that I cannot adopt this measure. I do not regard it as in any degree wise or necessary. -Such an improve ment as is contemplated by this bill could not fail to have a most disastrous effect upon the revenues of the Commonwealth, nor can I discover that it is demanded for the convenience of the travelling public or by the ends of trade•and commerce. The capacity of the State road in quite sufficient for the present amount of business, and when it shall have been repairrd; as contemplated by its present able Superintendent, it will have the capacity to pass an almost unlimited amount of tonnage and travel, equalling, perhaps, in this respect, all the avenues extending from Lancaster westward. So long as this may he the case, it will be unnecestrary for the public to have this proposed road, and unwise for the Commonwealth to grant it. No considerations short of great public necessity, should, in my opin ion, induce the Government to adopt a measure so manifestly injurious to the interests of the revenues of the State. The direct and certain effects of such a rival road would be to divide the business with the State road—absorb the profits of both—greatly reduce the receipts to the Treasury, and increase the burthens of the people. The aggregatereceipts on the Columbia road for the last year, - amountee to the sum of seven hundred and ninety-six thous and four hundred and ninety thouaand , dollars and filtv.five cents—the expenditures, to two hundred and eighty-nine thousand two hundred and thirty seven dollars' and twenty-one canto—showing a not profit of five hundred and seven thousand two hundred and fifty four dollars and twenty four cis., nearly double the amount of the net revenues from all the other brauches of the public works. It is to' this .productive divison of the public improve ments that we must look in future for means to sustain the Treasury against present demands, and ultimately to pay the public debt. The construc tion of this road cost the people, over four and a half Millions of dollars. All the citizens of the State are interested in it—their properly is taxed to pay the interest on the State debt, of which the cost of this work constitutes a part. Its value to the whole people, therefore, it seems to me, should not be destroyed to answer the ends of a corpora tion constituted for an entirely different purpose. I feel inclined to go to any reasonable extent, in granting railroad privileges, but the proposition un der consideraiion is quite too liberal for the present financial condition of the State. Whenever the peo ple have the capital, and are inclined to construct . public highways of this kind for She benefit and convenience of all, and especially where such im provements are to open up an unimproved section of country, and bring its products within reach of a market, I am willing to give them the opportun ity to do so on liberal terms. Nor do I think it wise to favor to a great degree, the restrictive pol icy which attempts to force trzde through unnatural channels. But these principles do not apply to the measure underconsideration—it opens up nonew mar ket, and subserves no great public necessity. The adoption of this law, would, however, be no more than a fair illustration of the spirit under which we are acting on the subject of railroads at this time. We cannot close our eyes to the fact that the whole country is moving under some unnatural impulse kit reference to improvements of this kind. The adoption of a new raileoad route, and the sub , scriptions of large sums to the stock by individuals and corporations is a daily occurrence. More schemes of this character are now held up to Pub lic view, than the labor and capital of the country can consummate in a quarter of a century. Indi viduals, corporations, companies, counties, and cities are driving headlong into the creation of enormous debts, the payment of which, within the period spe cified, will exhaust the whole capital of the country and our credit abroad. Whilst I rejoice to see so many improvements in progress, I cannot divest my mind of the impression that we are moving, -to some extent, under the influence of a mania, and that the present era in railroad history, will not look so bright,in the future. But why should this important right be conferred, upon the " Lancaster, Lebanon ar.d Pine Grove' railroad company V , This company was incorpor ated sn 1846, and letters patent.svere not claimed until some time last summer. It is, therefore, quite impossible that much progress has been made in the construction of the main road. This company was incorporated to construct a railroad from the city of Lancaster, in a northwesterly direction for ty miles, to Pine Grove, and now, before having completed a mile or a rod of the original work is proposed to authorize them to construct a branch seeenty miles in an easterly direction to Philadel pn.a. Before having secured half the stock to complete their main road, they are to have the right to increase their capital to an unlimited extent to construct the proposed branch. Idu not know that the company are asking for this broad power; if they are, I think you will, agree with me that it is not a very reasonable demand. Ii this Philadelphia branch were to ask the right to make a lateral to Pine Grove, the demand would not be so surprising. It would be something of a cure sity in nature, to find a branch nearly double the length and size of the main stem; but it would be still more marvel lous to find a branch without a trunk. Naturalists would be likely to regard such a branch as a whole tree. And it thus seems to me, that when a rail read is to be constructed to Philadelphia, parallel the with State road, it might well be called a whole road. It is quite too modest to designate such a work as abranch. It may be saidthat the company intend to diverge at Pine Gr6ve with the branch; and that may be true; but under the proposed law they could commence at Lancaster or at any intermediate point. At all events, I can see no pressing necee sity for this measure. It will be quite time enough when this main stem shall have been constructed or be fairly in the way of construction, to grant the right to engraft upon it such an unwieldly limb; and in the mean time, there should be no objections to permitting the, Pine Grove company to regard the Philadelphia and Columbia railro a as a branch suited for their use, as I am sure there will, in this way, be no delay in transmitting all the tonnage of that company to market. I have thus, gentlemen, hastily given you some of the objectivne to this proposed law, which have occurred to my mind, and I shall await yter de cision with deep solicitude. - WILLIAM BIGLER. EXECUTIVE CUASII3EII, • Harrisburg, February 28, 1853. WASHINGTON, March 2.—The equipage prepar ed by the citizens of Roston for General Pierce was presented this morning, at Willard's hotel, by Ed. ward Riddle. Esq., of Boston, in the presence of a few invited friends. Mr. Riddle handed Mr. Pierce a letter with the names of the donors attached, and briefly expressed their sentiments, to which the die. tinguished recipient responded as follows: " I accept with much pleasure, sir, the handsome gift which you, and the gentlemen associated with you, have presented. lam conscious of the kind and honorable motives which have influenced the donors. It is with gratitude I acknowledge my in debtedness to the citizens of Boston and vicinity for the favor shown toward me on several occasions I shall ever feel obliged to them for their oft re peated kindnesses, and will be happy to reply fur ther to their communication in writing." The ceremony took place in Gen. Pierce's apart ments, and the splendid carriage with the noble span of horses attached, drawn up in front of the hotel meanwhile, attracted quite an assemblage of admirers. Bowrorr, March 2.—A mob, numbering about 5000 persons, assembled this evening in the vicin ity of Richmond street, Charleston, in cones- qnence of the abduction, by certain parties, of a young Irish girl, named Cochrane. The mob be gan by demolishing a small wooden building close to the Richmond Street Church, breaking lamp posts, fences, &c. Mayor Frothingham appeared and read the riot act, but the crowd not disappear ing, the military were ordered out, which had the desired effect. Subsequently, there were some small gatherings at the corners of the streets, but the disturbance was effectually quelled. WASHINGTON, March 1 HEALTH or Ma. Krao.—The Union of this morning states4p the authority of private letters from Havana, tat the health of Mr. King had ao much improved that he was able to walk out twice a day to a sugar boiling establishment near the city. Inaugural Ceremonies. The Procession—comprised of the Judiciary, Dip lomatic Corps, members of Congress and the old and-new Cabinet, officers of the Army and Navy, Military, Mayor and - Councils of Washington, chi- . zeus and strangers—was formed at 12 o ' clock, and' escorted the President elect, who rode in a carriage alongside of Presideiit' Fillmore, to the Capitol, where the oath of office was administered, on the eastern portico„ to General Pintos, in presence of ao immense assemblage of people, by the Chief Justice of the United States. immediately alter which the President arose. and delivered the follow lowing address. NAUGURAL ADDRESS MT COUXTHYMEN ' It is a relief to feel that no heart but my own can know the personal regret and bitter sorrow over which I have been borne to a position so suitable for others, rather than desirable for myself. ' 'The circumstances' under which I have been called, fora limited period, to preside overlthe desti nies of the Republ,c, fill me with a profonnd sense of responsibility, but with nothing like shrinking apprehension. I repair to the post assigned me, not as to one sought, but in obedience to the unsolicited expression of your will, answerable only for a tear less, faithful, and dilligent exercise dal my best powers. I ought to be, and am, truly grateful for the rare manifestation of the nation's confidence; but this, so far from lightening my obligations, only adds to their weight. You hare summoned me in my weakness ; you must sustain me by your strength. When looking for the fulfilment of rea sonable requiretnatts, you will not be unmindful of he great changes which have occurred, even with n the last quarter of a century, and the consequent augmentation end complexity of duties imposed in the administration both of our home and foreign affairs. Whether thel elements of inherent force in the Republic have kept pace with its unparalleled pr-p -gression in tet-ritory, population and wealth, has been the subject of earnest thought and discussion on both sides of the ocean. Less than sixty-three year ago, the }lather of his Country made " the " then " recent accession of the important State of North Carolina to the Constitution of the United States one of 'the subjects of his special congrat ulation. At that moment, however, when the agi ttition consequent upon ,the revolutionary struggle had hardly subsided, when we were just emering -from the weakness and embarrassment of the Con federation, there wan an evident consciousness of vigor, equal to the great mission so wisely and bravely fulfilled by our fathers. It was not a pre sumptuous assurance,.but a calm faith, springing from a clear view of the sources of Dower, in a government constituted like ours. It is no paradox today that, although Comparatively weak, the new born nation wan intrinsically strong. Inconsidera ble •in population and apparent resources, it was upheld by a broad and intelligent comprehension of rights, and an all-pervading purpose to maintain them, stronger than armaments, It came from the :irence of the revolution, temperbd, to the necesai ties of the times. - The thoughts of the men of that day were as practical as their sentiments were patriotic. They Wasted no portion of their energies upon idle and delusive speculations, but with a firm and fearless step advanced beyondthe governmental landmarks, which - had hitherto circumscribed the limits of hu- man freedom, and planted their standard where it has stood, against dangers, which have threaten ed from abroad, and internal agitation, which has at times fearfully menaced at home. ,They approv ed themselves equal to the solution of the great problem, to understand which their mindslad been illuminated by the dawning lights of the revolution. The object sought was not a thing dreamed of; ii was a thing realized. They had exhibited not only the power to achieve, but what all history affirms to be Bo much more unusual,Othe capacity to main tain. The oppressed throughout the world, from that day to the present; have turned their eyes hitberward, not to find those lights extinguished, or to fear lest they should wane, but to be constantly cheered by their constant and cheering radiance. • In this, our country has in my judgement thus far fulfilled its highest duty to suffering humanity. It has spoken, and will continue to speak, not only by its words but by its acts, the language of sym. pathy, encouragement, and hope, to those who ear need) listen to tones, which pronounce for the largest national liberty. But, after all, the most animating encouragement and potent appeal for freedom will be its own .history, its trials and its 'triumphs. Preeminently, the power of our advo cacy reposes in our example ; but no example, be it remembered, can be power , ul for lasting good, whateVer apparent advantages may be gained, which,is not based upon eternal principles of right and justice. Our fathe,s decided for themselves, both. upon the hour to declare 'and the hour to strike. They were their own judges of the circum stanceS, under which it became them to pledge to each other 44 their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honors," for tne acquisition of the priceless inheritance transmitted to us. The energy with whichi that great conflict was opened, and, under the guidance of a manifest and benificent Provi dence; the uncomplaining endurhnce, with which it wain prosecuted to its consummation, were only surpassed by the wisdom and patriotic spirit of con cession, which characterized all the counsels of the early fathers. One of the !most impressive evidences of that wisdoin is to be found in the fact, that the actual working of our system has dispelled a degree of so licitude, which, at the outset, disturbed bold hearts and far-reaching intellects. The apprehension of dangers from extended territory, multiplied States, accumulated wealth, and augmented population, has proved to be unfounded. The stars upon your banner have become nearly threefold their original number, your densely populated possessions skirt the shores of the IWO great oceans, and yet this vast Merease of people and ;territory has not only shown itself compatible with the harmonious action of the States of the Federal government in their respective constiiutional spheres, but has afforded an additional guarantee of the strength and integ rity Of both. With an experience thus suggestive and cheer s lag, the policy of my administration will not be controlled by any timid forebodings of evil from expansion. Indeed, it is not to be disguised that our attitude as a nation, and our position on the globe', render the acquisition of certain possessions, not within our jurisdiction, eminently important for stir protection, if not, in the future, essential for the preservation of the rights of commerce and the peace of the world. Should they be obtained, it will be through ho grasping spirit, but with a view to obvious national interest and :security, and in a manner entirely consistent with the strictest Obser vance of national faith. We have nothing in our history or position to in vite aggressions, we have every thing to beckon us to the cultivation of relations of peace and amity with:ail nations. Purposes, therefore, at once just and pacific. will be significantly marked in the con duct,ol our foreign affairs. I intend that my ad miniStration shall leave. no blot on our fair record, and trust I may safely give the assurance that no act Within the legitimate scope of my constitutional conttol will he tolerated, on the Vert of any portion of our citizens, which cannbt challenge a r.;.idy justification before the tribunal of the civilized world. An administration would be unworthy of confidence at home, or respect abroad, should it cease to be influenced by the conviction, that no apparent advantage can be purchased at a price so dear ; as that of national wrong or dishonor. It is not your privilege, as : a nation, to speak of a distant past The striking incidents of your history, re pletil 'with instruction, and furnishing abundant grounds for hopeful confidence, are comprised in a period comparatively brief. But if your past is limited, your future is boundless. Its obligations thirbg the unexplored pathway of advancement, and Twill be limited as duration. Hence, a sound and comprehensive policy should embrace, not less the distant future, than the urgent present. The great objects of our pursuit, as a people, are besti to be attained by peace, and are entirely con sistent with the tranquility and interest of the rest of mankind. With the neighboring nations upon our contient, we should cultivate kindly and fra ternal relations. We can desire nothing in regard to them so much, as to see them consolidate their strength, and pursue the paths of prosperity and happiness. lf, in the course of their growth. we should open new channels of trade, and create ad ditiOnal tacilitfes for friendly intercourse, the bene fits tealized will be equal and mutual. 01 the coin plicitted European systems of national policy we have heretofore been independent. From their wars, their tumults and anxieties, we have been happily, almost entirely exempt. Whilst these are confined to the nations which gave them existence, and! within, their legitimate jurisdiction, they ca n not affect us, except as they appeal to our sympa thies in the cause of human freedom and universal advancement. But the vast interests of commerce ardlcommon to all mankind, and the advantages of trade and international intercourse must always present a noble field for the moral influence — of a great people. With these views firmly and honestly carried out, we have right to expect, and shall under all circumstances require, prompt reciprocity. The rights, which belong to us as a nation, are not alone to be regarded, but those which pertain to every citizen in his individual capacity, at home and abroad ; must be sacredly maintained. So long as he can discern every star in its place upon that ensign, without wealth to purchase for him prefer ment, or title to secure for him place, it will be his priqege, and must be his acknowledged right to stand unabashed even in the presence of princes, with a proud consciousness that he is himself one of a nation of sovereigns, and that he cannot, in legiti mate pursuit, wander so far from home, that the agent whom he shall leave behind in the place which .I. now occupy, will not see that no rude hand of power or tyrannical passion is laid upon him with impunity. He must realize that upon every sea, and on every soil, where our enterprise may rightfully seek the protection of our flag, Ameri . it citizenship is an inviolable panopoly for the se eurity of American rights. And in this connection it can hardly be necessary to re-affirm a principle which should.now be regardrd as fundamental.— The rights. security and repose of this Confederacy reject the idea of interference or colonization, od this side of thh ocean, by any foreign power, beyond present jurisdiction, as utterly inadmissible. The opportunities of observation, furnished by my brief experience as a soldier, confirmed in my own mind the opinion, entertained and acted upon by others from the formation. of the government, that the maintenance of large standing armies in our country would be not only dangerous, but un necessary. They also illustrated the im — Forlance, I might well say the absolute necessity, of the mili tary science and practical skill furnished, in such an eminent degree; by the institution which has made your army what it is, under the discipline and instruction of officers not more disting uished for their solid attainments, gallantry, and d evotion .to the public service, than for unobtrusive bear ing and high moral tone. The army, as or- ganized, must be the nucleus, around which, in every time of need, the strength of your milita ry power, the sure bulwark of your defence,— a national militia,—may be readily formed into a well disciplined and 'efficient organization. And the skill and selfdevotion of the navy assure you that yon may take the performance of the past as a pledge for the future, and may confidently expgct that the flag which has Waved its untarnished folds over every sea, will still float in undiminished honor. But these, like' many other subjects, will be appropriately brought, at a luture time, to the attention of the co-ordinate branches of the govern ment, to which I shall always look with profound respect, and with trustful confidence that they will accord to me-the aid and support which I shall so . . much need, abd which their experience and wis dom Will readiLy suggest. In the administration of domestic affairs, you expect a devoted integrity in the public service, and an observance of rigid economy in- all departments, so marked as never justly to be questioned. 11 this reasonable expectation be not realized, I frankly confess that one of your leading hopes is doomed to disappointment, and that my efforts, in a very important particular, must result in a humiliating failure. Offices can be properly regarded only in the light of aids for the accomplishment of these objects; and as occupancy can confer no preroga tive, nor importunate desire for preferment any alaim, the public interest imperatively demands that they be considered with sole reference to the duties to be. performed. Good citizens may well claim the pr?teciion of good laws:and the bengin influence of 'good government; but a claim for of fice is what the people of a Republic should never recognise. No reasontde man of any party will expect the administratidif to be so regardless of its responsi. bility, and of 'Oe obvious elements of success, as to retain persEtifs, known to be under the influence of political hostility and partisan prejudice, in po sitions which 'will require, not only severe labor, but cordial co-operation. Having no implied en gagements to remember, and personal wishes to sonsult, in selections, for official station, I shall ful- fll this difficult and delicate trust, admitting no mo tive as worthy either of my character or position, which does not contemplate an efficient discharge of duty and the best interests of 'my country. I acknowledge my obligations to the masses of my countrymen, and to them alone. Higher objects than personal aggrandizement gave direction and energy to their exertions in the late canvass, and they shall not be disappointed. They require at my hands diligence, integrity, and capacity, where ever there are duties to be performed. Without these qualities in their public servants, more strin gent laws for the prevention or punishment of fraud, negligence and peculation will be vain.— With them, they will be unnecessary. But these are not the only points to which you look for vigilant watchfulness. The dangers of a concentration of all power in the general govern ment of a confederacy so vast as ours, are too ob vious to be disregarded. You have a right, there fore, to expect your agents, in every department, to regard strictly the limits imposed upon them by the Constitution of the United States. The great scheme of our constitutional liberty rests upon a proper distribution of power between the State and Federal authorities; and experience has shown that the harmony and happiness of our people must depend upon a just discrimination between the sep arate rights and responsibilities of the States, and your common rights and obligations under the general government. And here, in my opinion, are the considerations which should form the true - basis of future concord in regard to the questions which have most serious. ly disturbed public tranquility. If the Federal Gov ernment will confine itself to the exercise of powers deafly granted by the Constitution, it can hardly happen that its action upon any question should en danger the institutions of the States, or interfere with' their right to itnanage matters strictly domes tic according to the will of their own people. In expressing briefly my views upon an impor tant subject, which has recently agitated the nation to almost a fearful degree, I am moved by no other impulse thaq ‘ a most earnest desire for the perpetu ation of that Union which has made us what we are—showering upon us blessings, and conferring a power and influence which our fathers could hardly have anticipated, even with their most sanguine hopes directed to a far-off future. The sentiments I now announce were not unknown before the ex pression of the voice which called me here. My own position upon this subject was clear and une quivocal, upon the record of my words and my acts, and it is only recurred to at this iime because si lence might, perhaps, be misconstrued. With the Union, my best and dearest earthly hopes are en twined. Without it, what are we, individually or collectively? What becomes of the noblest Held ever opened for the advancement of our race, in re ligion, in government, in the.arts, and in all that dignifies and. adorns mankind? From that radiant constellation, which both illumines our own way and points out to struggling nations their course, let but a, single star be lost, and, if there be not ut ter darkr.ess, the lustre of the whole is dimmed.— Do my countrymen need any assurance that such a catastrophe is no: to overtake them, while I pos sess the power to say it? It is with me an earnest and vital bel'ef, that as the Union has been the source, under Providence, of our prosperity to this time, so it is the surest pledge of a continuance of the blesifings we have enjoyed, and which we are sacredly bound to transmit undiminished to our chiidren. The field of calm and tree discussion in our country is open, and will always be so, but it never has been, and never can be, traversed for good in a spirit of sectional uncharitableness. The founders of the Republic dwelt with things as they were presented to them, in a spirit of self-sacrifi cing 'patriotism, and, as time has proved, with a comprehensive wisdom, which it will always be safe for us to consult. Every' measure, tending to strengthen the fraternal feelings of all the members of our Union, has had my heartfelt approbation. To every theory of society or government,. whether the offspring of feverish ambition or of morbid enthus iasm, calculated to dissolve the bonds of law and affection which unite us, I shall interpose a ready and stern resistance.. 1 believe that involuntary servitude, es it exists in different States of this con federacy, is recognized ,by the Constitution. I be lieve that it stands like any other admitted right, and that the States where it exists are entitled to efficient remedies to enforce the constitutional pro visions. I hold that the laws of 1850, commonly called the "compromise measures," are strictly con stitutional, and to be unhesitatingly carried ino ef fect. I ,believe that the constituted authorities of this Republic are bound to regard the rights of the South in this respect, as they would view any other legal and constitutional right, and that the laws to enforce them should be respected and obeyed, not with a reluctance encouraged babstract opinions as to their propriety in a differ nt state of society, but cheerfully and according to t decisions of the tribunal to which their exposition belong% Such have been, and are, my convictions, and upon them I shall act. I fervently hope that the question is at rest, and that no sectional, or ambitious, or la natical excitement may again threaten the durabil ity of our institutions, or obscure the light of our prosperity. But let not the foundation of our hope rest upon man's wisdom. It will not be sufficient that sec-• tional prejudices find no place in the public deliber ations.' It will not be sufficient that the rash cairn cils of human passion are rejected. It must be felt that there is no national security but in the nation's humble, acknowledged dependence upon God and his overruling providence. We have been carried in safety thsough a peri ... :. ous crisis. WOO councils, like those which gave an the Consititution, prevailed to uphold it. Let the period be remembered as an admonition, and not as an encouragement, in any section of the Union, to make experiments where experiments are fraught with such fearful hazard. Let it be impressed upon all hearts, that beautiful al our fab ric is, no earthly power or wisdom could ever re unite its,broken fragments. Standing, as I do, al most within view of the green slopes of Monticello, and. as it were, within reach of the tomb of Wash ington, with all the cherished memories of the past gathering around me, like so many eloquent voices of exhortation from Heaven, I can express no bet ter hope for my country that that kind Providence which smiled upon our Fathers may enable their children to presere the blessings they have inherited. Alter the ceremony was over he was escorted from the Capitol to the White House, where ex- President Fillmore and other dignitaries dined with him. The Cabinet w•as announced on yesterday For the Lute Ur i -ewer Letter from Columbia. MR. EDITOR :—Spring has again returned to cheer the dreary•aspect of nld winter; and though she has nut as yet decked the earth with flowers, nor rendered vocal the woods with the sweet caro! of birds and humming insects, yet her presence alone gives elasticity to the feelings, and we feel as if an insurance had been made upon our lives for another year. The past week has been one of busy preparation for early business. The Boatmen are on the st,ews—some strolling listle.dy along observing the changes effected in the last winter, whilst others are laden down with Tow lines, horse collars and tin ware. Osr merchants look smiling and oh ! how polite they are to the " gentlemen" who want to buy. The breaks in the Canal have been repaired , and " the water is a comin."— Passing along the road the other day, I sat down on ufrosled stone to contemplate Chigoes Rock, and the result of my musings—yes, here it is:— ~ CHIQUES ROCK.' Volcanic travail gave thy being birth, Thou frowning Titan—monster of the earth ; Amid the throes of elemental strife„ Convulsed nature heaved thee into lite As with resentment, from her bowels torn, Relentless placed the, where thee howling storm And dreaded lightnings dash upon thy crest, While thunders echo on thy craggy breast ; Where arctic winds their death-cold fury shed;— Destruction wings her darts upon thy head, 'Till in her frenzied play, thy bosom riven— Thy eyried Eaglet. screams thy plaint to heaven; But still old sentinel, like a warrior, thou! Thy suits of grey and moss-helmeted brow ; Silent and sullen : yet in grandeur stand, A seeming guardsman to our home and land; I love to linger neat thy battlements, And hear the wild wail of the elements-- The music of old Susquehanna's tide Whose b fling tloode surge angry to thy side; I love thee in my spirit's wild delight. When storms enfold thee in the shrouds oinight For like the votary of truth, thy lurm Unyielding stands amid detraction's storm. • An Eagle has built his eyrie in a fissure of the rock almost inaccessable to man; and has for a num bee. of years enjoyed his retreat in defiance of sev eral effortkto destroy it. Some years ago, Mr. Joseph Lewis then of this place, attempted to de stroy " the Eagle's nest by a descent from the upper cliff with a rope, n ut failed, after exposing himself to the most imminent danger. Now, Mr. Editor don't you think that pretty clev er! Talk about your Byron--nonsense ! Ho was well enough in his day, but Thar is a poeshial that'll do for any day. Look at its masculinity—the hold dashing metaphor " a seeming guardsman " with a moss-helmeted brow.•' Enough of the ridic ulous. In the social circles—by th 4 by, why did you not publish my last letter, descriptive of our 22nd in Columbia I That was unkind, for Hinkle and blinich are tip-top feljows and know how to get up cotillion parties. But no matte., in the social cir cle, Miss li's party was the party of the season, given the last week. But I must not speak of these things in public, and yet who would attempt toNieny that it is a lovely theme to write upon.— Eyes black as the —hair like the raven's wing— fair as the lilly—form faultless, as fair and graceful as faultless—but the subject is interdicted, and I am ridiculous again. Your. in haste, BLUNSON. Mot at Charlestown, Mass BOSTON, March 3.—Sonie weeks since, an Irish girl, about 17 years old, named Honora Cochran, educated in the Catholic faith, but recently con verted to Protestantism, mysteriously disapperaed from her home in Charlestown. tier disappear ance caused much anxiety to her Protestant friends, and her guardian . , a wealthy and respectable mer chant, has spared no efforts to learn her where abouts. The community became excited on the subject, and handbills calling a meeting of citizers " opposed to religious oppression and imprison ment for - opinionfs sake," were posted about the streets. The meeting was to take place this eve ning. The Irish Catholics becamerglxcited, and to pre vent a riot, the authorities of Charlestown ordered the military and fire department of the city to be iu readiness-100 special:policemen were also en rolled. Four military companies of Boston cre now under arms at their armories by repeat of the Alayor of Charlestown, to render aid if called upon. A repetition of the Ursulino Convent riot was anticipated. The mob, numbering about 6000, gathered in the evening in the vicinity of the Catholic Church, in Richmond street, and began to break down lamp poets, fences, &c., and also commenced the demol ition of a small wooden building close to the church. Mayor Frothingham finding all his efforts to dis perse the mob unavailing, then road tha riot act, to which no attention was paid, Orders were then sent to the Charlestown Artil lery and City Guards, (who were in readiness at their armories,) who promptly appeared at the scene of the riot, with their muskets loaded with ball cartridges. The mob gave way to the.right and left as the military advanced and very sudden ly dispersed. At 9e o'clock, the affair was over, Lino Rich mond street nearly deserted. There were siill some small gatherings at the corners of streets, bnt the disturbance was effectually quelled. The Mayor and authorities of Charlestown are entitled to credit for their prompt and energetic action in the matter. RV-OPENING OF THE SILVER MINES IA S. AMER sca.—We see it stated that in consequence of the great scarcity of silver coin in the United States and England, arrangements on an extensive scale have been made to recommence work on the silver mines of South America with the latest improved machinery; and the Boston Courier says from the richness and inexhaustibility of these sources of the precious metal, it would not be at all surprising if in a year or two, if not during the coming season, silver in bars and coin should begin to be sent here in quantitiea or amout hardly inferior to the vast monthly receipts of gold now flowing from Cali fornia and Australia into the United States. 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