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fK; y >. ~ "ill1 1 ,! ' 1 'JL-ll'.J 1 L "? ' ? Jtiisrriuiiu'uun '"&tsuing. EXTRACT. From an Address delivered by Dr. J. v.-?f ."Winsmith, Afaihc examination at the Cedar Springs July 25th, 1855 ; and in commemora ] tion of a Battle fought at thai place during the War of the Keroiutton. Tho citizens oS Spartanburg District, having determined to celebrate the Anniversary of the Battle of Cedar Springs on the 25th of last month, selected Dr. J. Winsuiith, a Representative of the District in tho State T ... iL. it A I .r il.. -1 I uc^ismvuru ?a vimj vruior ui mo uay. ?? We present jaur render that portion of Dr. Wiimnith's excellent address, which relates the incidents of the battle. This narration i jpves a very interesting account of one of the | fiercest battles that wero fought in this State,; during the 4 period that tried men^s sonls.' 44 On tho 13th of May, 1780, tho A i morican army of Charleston, "commanded by Oonornl Lincoln, surrendered to the i British forces uud^c the the command of Sir Henry Clinton, ^ whom it had been for j some beseiged at that place. Tho surrender < of a wliolo array, constituting tho force which had been chictlr relied on Tor tho defence of our Statey could hot fail to have, a most inauspicious effect on the causo of the Involution in South.Carolina. Many who have beon activo and zealous bofjre, now appeared inclined to abandon tho cause, as a hopeless effort. Others who had beon wavering, actuated by that natural impulse, which always inclines some men to join tho strongest party, now abandoned their neutrality, and joined tho ememv. 4 Sir Henry Clinton; after tho fall of Charleston, looking upon South Carolina1 pretty much as a conquered proviuce, left Charleston for new New York, leaving four or five thousand troops under command of Lord Cornwallis, for tho purpose of ovorrunuing and holding possession of tho State. To accomplish this object, Lord llawdon was to occupy tho Eastern portion of the State, and he soon established himself at Caindei^ Colonel Crtigcr was ordered to take possession of Cambridge, and tho stirrouuding country. And, in accordance with the policy of tho Biitisb, after what they : i i ii l I - i* * cunaiueruu tue general Huuiiiission or uic j State, to incrc.sc the royal force by em hotly injr the peoplo of tlic country as a British nmitin. Major Ferguson, a brave and distinguished ofHeer, was set to the upper Districts to train the most loyal inhabitants, and attach them to his corps. Ferguson encountered no opposition, and was quite successful for some time, in the objects of his mission, and even until ho entered the lower part of Spartanburg District. About this time Coloacl Suiupter, whose name in connection With our Revolutionary struggle caon<W*ail to oxeite in the breast of every Carolinian tlio warmest emotions of admiration and gratitude, had, at the head of a little band cf freemen, returned to his own State. About the same time, too, Major Claikof Georgia, who had been repulsed J in an attack upon Augusta, inarched through the upper part of South Carolina to join Sumpter, then near the Catawba in York Distriet. ' Col. Sumpter impressed with the importance of making some show of resistance to the heretofore unimpeded progress of Ferguson, requested additional force, which he proposed to furnish and move over intoj Spartanburg District for the purpose of an-j noying Ferguson?hoping that it would at! least, have the ettect of reviving tho droop-1 ing spirits of those who were favorably dts-! posed to tho Whig cause. f In accordance with this arrangement, Clark crossed Broad River, and, some when | in his march towards Ferguson, was uncx-! pectedlv joined by Colonels McDowell and j Shelby with a few men. After McDowell and j Shelby joined him, it was determined, that j as the expedition had been entrusted to j Clark, he should still retain the command. Ferguson was informed of this move- ] mcnt, before Clark approached very near him, and determined at once to force him toi make a precipitate retreat or figlit. And as i Clark's command was far inferior to that of enemy, badly equiped and provided for, in every way, prudence compelled liini to rc-' treat. In his retreat ho encamped for the j night,somewhere near Fair Forest Crcck.nud 1 about two miles from tiiis place. Before day : came the spicsin, and gave the information I; that Fergerson was within half a mile of them.: Clark immediately resumed his retreat and j Ferguson coming up to his encampment, and finding that he had left, immediately detach cd Captain Danlap, with about sixty British dragoons and one hundred and fifty or sixty British dragons and ono hundred and fifty : or sixty volunteer mounted Riflemen in pur-, suit, with orders to overtake Clark, and engage him until he could bring, up his whole Ibrco. ' Somewhere near this place?just on yon j hill, as I have always understood it?the' pics came running in, and informed Clark that Ferguson's horse, were in sight. Clark, with the approbation of his whole command, unmeuiaie.y determined to Uglit; and, consequently, formed, and waited to receive then). Dui dap's volunteer mounted Rifleincn, who were in front, recoiled, and gave back at the first fire of their opponents, and ! Dunlap found it diflicult to rally thein.? | Having done so, however* he placed hyfeelft at the head of his Dragoons, and led Ainin I on, followed by the mounted UiflcinenT to a ' bold and spirited attack. For awhile, it j was a tierco contest; but Dunlap haying ; lost about half of his Dragoons, and the Volunteer Riflemen not approaching much disposed to come intb very close quarters,1 he was compiled tQ retreat, and, was pur-j sued with great vigor and spitft, until he; met Ferguson, who had pufnis whole force ( in motion to relieve him. Clark, with Ids small band, being unable to oppose tho whole force of Ferguson, wn) now compelled to retreat. And, perhaps,in that retreat.ho displayed equal courryo, and more skill, than v/ns exhibited in m ?ny part of the engagement; for having captured about twenty ?Bntish Dragoons, and several volunteer Kifleraen, much attention was necessary for their security?and as the Dragoons were thqjhpice troops of Ferguson's command; he fcTt, and avowed a detMmjhl&tion to re capture tliem?and taking Vr^pmand himself, he pressed so hard on Major Otarlc'f retreat, that, in order fo seen ro his prisoners, lit was compelled to skirmish with his pursuers, fr.om every favorable position, between this place and what was theu known as the Old Iron Works, now Bivingsvillo. Doaving some wounded soldiers at the Old Iron works, Major Clark was enabled to hasten his retreat; and Forguson, finding it unavailing, desisted from furthor pursuit. I 1 I havo thus given you Fellow Citizens, what I consider a correct account of the battle of Cedar Springs. I have, with much care and cuusidcrable labor, examined all the statements upon tlio subject,and find them materially different. In some of them it is stated that the Battlo was fought'before day at Clarke's camp, and no notico is taken of tiio prosenco of either McDowel or Shelby 011 that occasion. But the Biography of General Shelby, published in the National i uriiHii viaiicry, suites mat uoi. SlielDy Iiau the command in the battle at this place and that ho had six hundred men. Thus it will he seen how different and contradictory are the published statements upon the subjet. I have, however, examined them all carefully, and compared them with the tradition of the country?with the statements and declarations which I have received from the most reliable personal authority?from those who were active in tho engagement. And I have recently examined the written statements of a revolutionary officer, who commanded a Company in tho Battle at this place and whoso name, but for tho relation I bear to him? I should be proud to mention on this occasion?altogether satisfied, that it would bo considered high authority in a community, where, through the course of a long life, much of which was devoted to tho sorvico of his country, ho always received the highest mark of the public confidence, and the most grateful acknowledgement of his Revolutionary services. I have carefully examined this, too ; and after the fullest examination of all of them, I have no doubt but that tho statement I have just given is luateiialy correct. ' All the accounts concur in establishing the conclusion, that our littlo Revolutionary band earned for themselves, on'this occasion, the reputation of Patriot isuldicrs. Not a man gave way. Every one performed the part assigned him, with promptitude and spirit. Major Clark was a ditinguished officer, and a brave man ; and, on this occasion, he commanded with great skill, and fought with a daring courage amouutiug almost to rashness. And tho biographer of General Shelby says, that lie had often heard Shelby mention the circumstance of his stopping in the midst of tho Battle to look with admiration and astonishment at Clark fighting! And, I know, Follow Citizens, that I express less than you feel, when on this occasion, I olfe: to his memory, in your behalf, and for myself, the tribute of our most grateful acknowledgment.' W I I Opposition to tho Liquor Laws As might be expected, tho keepers of rumshops are highly outraged at the prospect of having their liberty to destroy the lives and souls of men curtailed. Tho Germans in tho 'eastern district of Brooklyn, New York, having commenced tho organization of a military society to resist tho law, vi ft armi.i, adjonrned to a Sabbath to complete their arrangement. Meanwhile, two of their number had committed suicide, one by blowing out his brains, the other by drinking himself to death. These tragedies were followed by a proclamation from Mayor Ilall declaring his purpose to bring tho law down upon such unlawful combinations. This nromnt action nut a ston to further r?inr>nn.-t. I i i? r * r',?*V?,i I ings. TIio police were present at the time of I the proposed meeting, but their aid was not needed. Our foreign population will learn, wo trust, that liberty is not licentiousness ; that the glory and strength of our institutions lie in wholesome laws faithfuly executed. We have long enough borne the tearful evils of the unrestricted sale of ardent spirit*. It is evident *hat?n outraged community is demanding the abatement of the niuisanee. Laws prohibiting the sale of strong drink, except in certain cases, will be passed, those engaged in the traflichad better quietly yield to the will of the pcoplo, and seek some other method of earning their living.?Pwtbylcrian. A Fahlf. ron SrnoNo-mrsdkd Women'.? The following beautiful fable will attract attention bv the truthful lesson it imparts: j Oak,' said the vine, 'bend your trunk so that you may be support to me.' " My support,' replied the oak, ' is natu-1 rally yours, ami you tuny urpend on my ' strength to bear von ua but. f nm o?l!.l to bend. 1'iit your arms around me, niv pretty vino, and I will manfully support and cherish you, if you have ambition to climb as high as tlio clouds. While I thus hold you, you will ornament my rough trunk with your pretty green leaves and scarlet berries. | They will las as frontlets to my head, as I stand in the forest, like a glorious warrior , with all his plumes. Wo were made by the j great Master to grow together, and that by i our union the weak may be made strong, and the strong render hid to the weak.' ' lint I wish to grow independently.' said the vine,4 why cannot you twine around me, and let mo grow up straight, and not be a mere dependent upon you V 4 Nature,' answered the oak, 4 did not do* sign it. It is impossible that you should grow to any height alone, and if you try it, the winds ^r.d rains, if not your own weight, will bring you to the ground. Neither is it proper for you to run your arms hither and thither among the trees , will begin to say it is not my vine, it in a stranger, get thee gono: I will not cherish thee. Hy this time thou wilt be mi entangled among the different . 39H tho oak ; and nobody will admire thftt *#P pity ihee^wlEp % ^jf ' Ah toe!' said the vine,' ' let me 4Mepe from such a destiny f and with thuMpie twined herself around the oak, and both grew and flourished happily together. southeW^ WfEdttlsE.? \ ?aiaa^jr^iKira^ S3. ?a Friday Morning-, Aug., 17,1855. AGENTS E< W. CARR, N. "W. eor. of Wolnut find Tliifd-st Philadelphia, is onr authorized Agent. W. W. WALKER, Columbia, a C. A. M. PEDEN, Fairviow P. O., Greenville Dist WM. C. BAILEY, Pleasant Grove, Greenville. CAPT. R. Q. ANDERSON, Cedar Fall*. Greenville. PREACHING. "We havo been requested to Btate that Rev. Thomas IIutciiinof will preach in the^Court House ou Monday evening next, at early canule-iig'ht. jfcJT'TuE difficulty between the Post- j Master General and the Greenville and Co- 1 lumbia Rail Road has been adjusted?C"u. , Cami?dell yielding to their propositions. PENDLETON REPRESENTATIVE. The result of tho election on the 6th inst. < 1 for a member to the Legislature, in place of ' W. D. Steel, esq., deceased, rosulted in the j following vote: Maj. Elias Alexander, 1310. - < Col. John A. Easlev, 757. Alexander's "majority, 553. DETENTION OP THE CARS. On Wednesday last the train from Co- , luinbia was detained for some time, near tho j Helena workshops, owing to the running off I of the down train at that point. No damage, j that wo heard of, happened to any of the ' 1 passongers. Tho cars were somewhat in- , jured, but presume it to be of little con- ' sequence. i ?. LOUISVILLE RIOTS. ; In- another column will be found the en- , tire particulars of this most deplorable riot, When matters have arrived at such a cri- 1 sis that native Americans cannot be permitted to vote without being mobbed or intimidated by threats and demonstrations of violence, it is well they should defend themselves. A few moro war-like and cowardly acts on the part of the foreign populace of our cities ( will awaken the drowsy sleepers to a sense j of their insecurity. Or will they, after all, j dream on in fancied security, until the Philistines are upon them?until it is too. late? 1 Let the future answer. KING'S MOUNTAIN CELEBRATION. . Hon. GeoroeE.Badqer, of North Carolina has declined the appointment as one of ( the Orators of the above celebration, in^Octobor next. Hon. Jons S. Prestos, and < other distinguished gentlemen have consented to make speeches. 1 Wo hope that our citizens will make ar- | rangemcntsto hnvo our District represented. ( TIjo Societies of our placo should prepare to send delegates, and tho Butler Guards i should by all means have a placo on the ( field. What say you comrades to tho pro* j position ? It ia expected to be on? of the < grandest affairs which our people have ever < had or will have for some time to come, tho pleasure of witnessing. , President Pierce I and Cabinet, have been invited to bo present, as are also many of the most distinguished men of lha nation. THE ELECTIONS. I WortA Carolina.?Cukqman is elocted i by a majority of 1493, a reduction from his i vote two years sinco of near seventeen hun- ; died votes, whilst over one thousand more I voles were polled than at that timo. Three 1 Know Noi'<h>ga ??nd five Dcnocrats Are I elected to Congress from that State. i Tennessee has gone for Joiinson in a ma- i jority of about one thousand. I Alabama has elected Winston, anti* i Know Nothing, by a large majority. Kentucky has elected a Know Nothing Governor by near 10,000 majority. Six i Know Nothings and two anti-Know No- 1 things are elected to Congress. The Native Americans of Ohio, dissatisfied i with the nomination of Chase for Governor, , have held a State Convention, and nominated as their candidate for that office Ex-Gov- 1 ernor Allen Trimble. Governor or Kansas.?Ex-Governor Shannon, of Ohio,has been appointod ipvcrnor of Kansas, vita J. Jj. DaW- \ son, who declined the post. Mr, Shannon supported the Kansas biJJ in the last Con- i gre*. v* ' V pup Adjourned to mwstagArBp^^^cond Tuesday in November next. A large numbor ?Fdelegates from the different Agricultural Soc&jee of the State were in attendance.? Twenty-one District* were reproaented.? is the Saluda Agricultural Society doing that it was not represented ? It is to be hoped thaw ie- will be up and doing in the future. We would like to have a communication from its President on^fcho subject Below we give the Constitution of the State Agricultural Society of South Carolina: 1. The name of this Society shall be The State Agricultural Sccioty of South Carolina. 2. Its object shall be to improve and advance the condition of agriculture, horti-. culture, and the auxiliarflMiechanic arts. 3. This Society shall <$iufipt of individual mombere, upon their payJnj^an annual subscription of two dollars, or twentv-five dollars for life membership, and of delegates from such District Societies as shall pay an annual subscription of five dollars into the Treasury of this Society, and that each delegato from such Society shall pay a fee of two dollars, and also of such honorary and corresponding members as shall be deemed proper by the Society upon any other grounds of merit or cluiiy than of distinguished services tendered to agriculture, horticulture or tho mechanic arts. 4. There shall be a President and six Vice Presidents and an Executive Committeo, ionsisting of seven persons, including tbe President elected by the Society. 5. The Socioty shall meet annually in the :ity of Columbia, on the second Tuesday in November, at which time there shall be an agricultural, mechanical and stock exhibition, 0. A quorum of tho Society shall consist of not less tKhn fifty members; and tho President shall preside at all meetings, and in 1 vnkoAnAA ?A >1|<9 it V igv I I CSIUl'Nl. 7. The Executivo Committee shall appoint individual who shall act as Secretary and rteasuerer, appoint all standing and other committees of the Society, and make arrangements for its annual exhibition. 8. It shall be the duty of the Secretary and Treasurer to keep and preserve the books an<l papers of the Society, to prepare its proceeding for, publication, to revise all comuiunidations beforo they are published, and to receive and disburse the funds of the Society under the direction of the Executive Committee, to edit an Agricultural paper to be published by the Society, wheuover, in the opinion of said committee, its publication shall be deemed expedient, and perfoitn all other duties which they assign to him, for which he shall receive an annual compensation, to be fixed by the said committee. 0. This Constitution may bo amended bv ihe voto of two-tliird%rof the members attending any annual meeting. Mr. Mullins moved that the Constitution be adopted. Concurcd in. Col. Marshall moved that delegates who Jesire tobecomo members of tho State Agricultural Society, do come forward and sign the Constitution. [List of members omit, ted. Tho Committee appointed to nominate officers, reported the following gentlemen : President?A. P. Calhoun. % Vice Presidents.?Thomas 13. Byrd, Dr. T. E. Powe, G. Seaborn, liicb, L. Porcher, Jacob Stroman, Col. N. A. Peay. A'rtcu'ivc Cimmitlec.?E. O. Palmer, A. Gr. Summer, O. M. Dantzler, R. W. Gibbes, Li. J. Eagan, Jas U. Adams. The report of the Committee was roceivh] and the nominations confirmed. The president of the Convention appointed, on motion of Mr. W. S. Dogar., a committee to inform the Presidont elect of liia election and to conduct him to the eh air. The President of the Convention retired und Mr. Calhoun assumed the chair and returned his thanks for the honor conferred. 1 After the transaction of somo unimjvortant: business, the State Agricultural Society od' ] v>uth Carolina adjourned to meet Again j an the second Tueeday of November ifcxt. 6oH*e?pon0eiice of \\)c ?ofel'piris/. ' Plowdkn'S MILLS, ) 1 ScciTEn District, Aug. 1855. J < W. I\ Prick, Kpitor or ih* Kxtoiprikk. ( Dear Price: On Wednesday last wobid farewell to our beautiful city of the *aks, ( and enjoyed a M rido on the rail" unti the , iron liorso halted at Kingsville. Th? is, as ( you know, tho termination of the Wlming- , ton and Manchester Railroad in Souti Carolina, and but for its unhealthy stnation, Id. won we believe, become, in courwof time, a flourishing town. Hero wo itmained about an hour, and embarked?to ufc a nau? lical phrase?on the W. and M. trim. Passing through a level pine country, occasionally diversified by fields of corn or >f ootton, 1 .1 .? ttr . . - - - wo?w?ro nuniiui over uia wntereo bridge and trestle work, and at last readied Sumtcrvllle, tlio place whither otir ourney by railroad must terminate. IIero.se were inet by kind friends, and a " ride by moonlight" soon commenced. What world some of yonr44 romantic " readers have given to have 1 been in our place? The road round around 1 one or two bills, and then kept passing through dark And narrow defies. Shadows < greeted us at every d dark forms would be seen Hitting hi tier and thither, < and the mournful cry of tio whippoorwill 1 rould be heard at almost^ every step. Soon '< we came to a dangerottsdhwsing, over a deep i stream, but passed it \f safety.' Next the j road ascended a bill oty/vlfoM summit net every night, * it said, they walk in sihgU file-around the snot where the^pkllows stood on which they^tned. Unfortunately, w< could not c?tch a glimpse of them 1 Ai laat we reached our friends' home, and?tc our regret be it said^forgot the dangon through which we hadflhtely passed, whiU partaking of an excellent supper. Such w? our journey, and now for our enjoynflnti during our stay. In the first place, we were introduced U several pretty, sociable, intelligent young la dies. Of course we take walks with then: by daylight and moonlight both, and much of the time was pleasantly passed in theii 'society. Then, you knowfPwe are fond o! riding, and had here ample room for displaying our excellent horsemanship. Out host had three fine horses, and " Charley/ our favorite, (because he never goes faster than a slow trot, and if you fall off will waii for^you to get on again,) can testify to the frequency of our horse back excursions. But amusements did not end hero. Every day a visit was paid to the Peach orchard and " Water-melon patch;" and we wished often hat you were with us to partake of those luscious fruits. Breakfast, dinner and supper each camo in good season, and received due attention. In our hoart we pitied you dear Price, sitting in your " sanctum," and clipping extracts, or writing editorials in a hot, dusty and " newsless " season. A day or two ago wo went on a grand fishiqg excursion to Brewington Lake. A ride of eight miles brought us, at an early hour, to that stream, and we found that our lady frieqds^had arrived before us*and wore waiting for our coming,to prepare the lines, dec., for fishing. We had fine luck; the fish bit well, and in a short time we had enough for an excellent dinner. The ladies, with their usual forethought, had bronchi cooking utensils and an abundant dinner, in case we did not catch fish enough. A fire was soon kindled, and ere long the doth was -spread on the grocn grass boneath a shady oak. Never was dinnor better received or more acceptable than to us. In eating, drinking and chatting the hours passed rapidly away. After fishing again until sundown, and catching, many of the "finny tribe," we loft for home, and arrived safe nml sound at altte hour. In such enjoyments and pleasures as are above relat?d do we pass the time. And we will bid farewell to our friends and acquaintance! hero with deep regret, for they did a11 in tieir power to interest and please us during our sojourn with them. Columhia, Aug. 7, 1855. Last week we wrote you a letter from Sumter, fiving a short description of our visit there But hearing that it was written too lftto'br the mail, and would not reach you before this week, we concluded to save it for tbi present time, in hopes that it might render our correspondence a litile more intercstiig. We have not much news tocommunia i Within *1%^ l~-a * ......... U.u last WOOK soveral bhow<rs of rniu liave fallen, and the coin in Uichhnd District is in a much bettor condition than many would suppose. Still wo noticed a few days ago that much of the corn sitmted on tho Railroad between Columbia nul Sumtervillo was badly " fired," as the farmers say. The cotton was luxuriant and jpparcntly in good condition. On to-morrow a meeting of delegates from various districts will be bcld here to take measures for forming a State Agricultural Society. We wish them a pleasant and harmonious session. Tho object of this meeting is worthy of commendation. The Fortieth Anniversary of the Richland Volunteer Rife Company will "be celebrated by a barbecue and target exercise on to-morrow. We will give you an account of the "sayings and doings" of that occasion in our uext letter. W. II. Tallky, Esq., a young and talented lawyer of this city will probably bo chosen to fill the vacancy in tho Riohlaud delegation in the Douse of Representatives, occasioned by tho resignation of Capt. W. D? DeSaussuro, who has been appointed Captain in ono of tho newly enlisted regiments of the United States Array. Colcmdia, August 15, 1855. Wo were aorry that the "missing" sheets of our last epistle did not reach you in time for publication, but our letter was delayed in hopes of sending you some information in regard to the State Elections, in Nortb Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama, hence its non-arrival 1 The smoke of battle h%> cleared away, and tho American Party jfi^e*pertly been defeated in thoso States, tmjJMy are pot disheartened or d iacourngwi^X year ago and not a "Council'' was in existence at tig South. Now they number over l50,(w? members, all good men, and true. And the election in 1850 will record the triumph of "Americana" over Roman Catholics, Foreignera and nativo demagogues, who then, pa Bow, will oppose with bitter seal, the pre* gross of a party whose orifUntftne ?the Stars and Bfcripe*?whose text-booh is the Bible? i lUyoy offeieffn influence, of Bbroa^<3cflji<? 'I t traps, and of thpse would-be ruler* of th?f ''-r M 5 S^wrn people, who for years have punrn*, i eMlbbitious sc hetnee, jnuidless of their > dSHPy'a good, hti^sstrivE for tlieir own ? advancement Tnehour of. our victory is ) ooming, alowly it may be, but surely. . Prof testantism, and Republicanism are the tdfcr , great principles upon which our orgauutation is based. As kng as we have the , bio the former wi!^?as iMfc . love our country, thaflffl* will exist We> i have lived under tbH^HKction of a great i and glorious Union. We have enjoyed pri- # r vileges high, exceeding those of any other f people under the sun. Now, when the wholcr . Catholic Church is striving to subvert our \, institutions?to overthrow republicanism? " ^ ^ ' nn/1 4a 4^*" ^ "* * K,,vv? ?uv jrupe as a riuer over us, > al?all we sit still with folded arms and see ? ruin staring us in the face t Now, whey na, tive Americans who had " rather in ^ , Hell than serve in Heaven" are fighting: i side by side with Jesuits, in hopee of gaining political advancement; or Mite trencher1 ous sentinels, are crying out there .is nodan?i ger, and would lull us to sleep. Must we heed the advice of th&e fisthless ones, and strike not a blow! 0,jnoT. Better had the laud be douched in blood, and famine and pestilence stalk abroad at noon-day, than that Ltoma^Datkolicism be triumphant over us I * If the peoplo of the South wore only fully conversant with the principles upon which our Order i3 foundod?with the object it aims to accomplish?with the manner in i which its operations are conducted, there would be little or no ? r .|/^VWIWVU %AJ VUU \ "American party." But unfortunately for us, thoy have boon greatly deceived and millead on all these points. Never has any party been so slandered, ridiculed and abated as the American. A constant torrent of abuse, threatening and denunciation has been poured on those who dare to think and - speak for themselves. No term has been too disgraceful to be applied to them. And if oar party begin the work of retaliation, forsooth, there is a groat deal of virtuous indignation manifested! We must coll our opponents patriots and gentlemen, while they revile and threaten us 1 No, let them bo termed Tories, and let their party be termed Hughe sites, after their Bible-burning chief! Will not that term snit them ! If so, why not! It is not as opprobrious as many tier have applied to us! Wo*propoM, then, Mr. Editor, to discuss, 45 in your truly independent journal, the objects, ends and aims of the American Party, ! together with the objections urged against the same. We wdl do this in as brief and concise a manner as possible, and we may add, in as cool and temperate a spirit aa we may bo able. Article No. 1 will appear, if you have no objections, in next week's issue. Yours, truly, BAYARD. THE LOUI^TILLE RIOT. Details of the Conflict Between the Americans and Foreigner!. FIFTEEN OlT TWENTY PERSONS SHOT! Twelve Buildings Destroyed byFire. A If amber of Human Beings Perished in the Flames. THE FOREIGNERS LEAVING THE CITY* fkTTTPT WW?tr? ^w>u* rxxlaaxui ae9ivk?d. t&b military ordered out to ras. serve 1 he,peace, ?SKc,4EZ3? ?5Kz7dZ2? *MI&C3* / Louisville, Ky., August 7. In tlio First Ward, about 0 o'clock yesterday morning while the election was going quietly on, >oine disturbance arose at the polls. Mr. Burge, an American, was insulted, stabbed and beaten until it was supposed he was dead, by a party of Irishmen. The assaulters wero immediately arrested and lodged in jail. In the afternoon three Ante* ricans were fired upon while quietly passing , u vjciuiuu urowery, several square? from the polls. One gentleman, who was. riding quietly along with his wife, was fired on at the same time several squares below. A. perfect shower of shot and bullets was rained from the windows of German houses, and many people were wounded. The foreigners seen in tho whole vicinity were armed, and attempted the inditerimiq- * 4 ate slaughter of Americans. An iifltajeuse crowd of infuriated Americans assembled,* v and were fired at Trom the windows, when . they burned the German brewery and saek? ed several houses. The roost serious rioting occurred in ths . * Eighth Ward. About o, P. M<f9* three Americans were quiletly passing along Main . street, they were set on by ten Irishmen, and fifteen shots were fired by the latter. One American, named Rhodes, was kilted, and both the others were wounded. The Irish then took refuge in a bouse on ths Mens* of t Chapped and Market streets, whence they * fired, and wounded several AmmsMis, dm) killed two, named Graham snfi- Hobeun, The firing from the haneea wsiemAsdfbr half an honr, until the AmeriesnfWnHored the murderer Of Orabmn,and fcsdlSinlflK . r8Wm- ?