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JLetter of Hon. .4. P. Butler. v Washington, Aug. 7, 1S52. t My Dear Sir: It may be, perhaps, my duty, I in reply to your letter, to express some of my opinions upon the more prominent political ques c tiotis which now engage the public mind, especially as they may affect the State of South Carolina. With a firm belief that the Constitution of the United states nas oeen unciermineu oy con ( struction, and the interest* of the South sncrificed bv compromises, I can entertain no oj)inion j. that could favor either one or the other. When v the Missouri Compromise was adopted, I believe a fatal breich was made in the Constitution, and t that the elements of the dominant majority f were then introduced into this government, which ^ now assume to rule the destinies of this country. This measure had the sanction of great names, n and pure patriots. I nevertheless think it a fa- n till error, influenced, perhaps, by lights which j time and events have shed upon its operation, and which were not apparent to those who adop- ] ted it. It was regarded, however, as a part of the system of this government, for a long time; { and if it had been observed in good faith, per- j haps the South ought not to have disturbed it. ^ But its spirit and principles have been notorious- c ly disregarded and violated. With tliis certain- -j tv before me, I would have been false to my s own convictions, if I had been willing to adopt ; -i..: 1).? ttliy UUliJjJiuiuiat; iu witj&ig ain vvntt^ivu im c?jv, ^ South. And I am not now willing, hy any opin- s ion which I may express, or anv course of policy which I may pursue, to give any sanction to the Compromise measures of the last Congress, j Time has not made them more acceptable to me { than they were at the beginning. They met with iny oj>position while they were * under discussion, and my protest after they were ^ passed,?and my judgment can never be recoil- f ciled to approve them. They ailbrd no security j to the South against the agitation of the Slavery question. That agitation is doing its work every day?in the school-house, pulpit, halls of Congress, and in the assemblies of the people and i State Legislatures of the non-slavehitiding States ?not only unchecked and uncontrolled, by com- j promises and platforms, but, in every successive state of its aggression, is ratified and sanctioned by them. ^ i With regard to the admission of California, my views uj>on that subject have been frequently t expressed, and remain unchanged. That State having been admitted without precedent, it has opened to the majority tnc power of making and c moulding States, rather than admitting new .1? TT?: i: .i._ <1. Oluicb iiJtu uic *?/iiiuii rtuwiuin^; IU L11\*inu?witution. Justice and candor, however, require me to say, thgt California has no temptations ^ from interest, that I can see, to be against the South on the-'doctrincs of free trade, and at pre- , sent, perhaps, none on the subject of African _ slavery. With these views, it is impossible that I can j take any interest in the Presidential election, so c far as to give any positive countenance to the t doctrines and measiyses of the compromise: and v I cannot overlook or disregard the fact that both the candidates for the Presidency stand ., upon the compromise as part of their platform? each of the great parties having solemnly incorporated it into its political creed. I cannot abandon the principles upon which I based my (1 opposition to these measures, or approve now, v what I disapproved and denounced a few months . ago. 'Notwithstanding my personal regard for t General Scott, and my high admiration for his military fame, I am the very antipodes <>f Ids ^ school of politics, and would he compelled, if he \ y were elected, to take an active part against his ! (j administration, if it should be conducted upon j r the doctrines which he maintains, and guided by j t the associates with whom he is allied. With j e General Pierce, I might liayp, politically, nearer ? y affinities. In doctrine he is a strict constrction- j a ist, of the State Rights school, and so far as it j t regards the South, I believe he has no prejudice ! (J or bigotry, and would do his duty to her accor- ' ding to the Constitution. l?ut both mv oxperi- ' ence and observation teach me, that it is in vain j to look here for the reform of this government. ' _ or to hope for the security of the South as the 1 result of a Presidential election. The disease i .1 which we would heal is radical and unless there * he applied some euforeiblc power to confine the n federal government within the sphere prescrihed n * by the Constitution, it mu.-t heconie tin elective :' despotism. In my deliberate judgement, this (I en forcible power will never be found in any Chief 3 Magistrate that will ever he elected. The row- ? er to regulate commence alone, which may he so used as to exhaust the means of one section <( to build up the prosperity of another, unless coll- jj trolled will like Aaron's rod, swallaw uji all the i J( rest: . . . '!? These being my convictions, I do not desire b to see South Carolina absorbed in any organi-. ;i zation looking to a Presidential contest. If she j p cannot be the champion of the whole South, let' tl her assume the humbler and more unpretending S .fl. ' il a * 1 {* 1 l i I omce 01 uemg me senuuci 01 ner own Honor ana , interests, and the firm and consistent friend of j t| her natural allies. It may become Iicr duty to ; vote in the approaching Presidential election, j J, and if so, that duty, though disagreeable it. may 1 a be should he performed; but., in doing so, 1 should c; be sorry to see our State descend to wage an i, internecine war at home. When the time to j| vote shall arrive, let her take choice of the alter-, 0 natives presented and vote for the candidate least j t] offensive to her self respect and political principles. Impressed as I am at present, I think tlie j Statesliould vote the Democratic ticket, in prefer- ] j, cnce to the Whig. It is her duly to maintain rj that this is a confederacy of sovereign Sines, in p stead of a consolidated empire, subject only to j, will ntirl ivisdotll of Jl li!IIV- Ili'ii.iiMl ? I 1.1 i - - m : * ii not have South Carolina to forget that she is ! one of these sovereign States, and to suppose | herself bound to conform, and in ah things, to s the policy of parties in her sister Southern States;, |, yet I think it is her true policy, on <|tiestions of a great and vital interests, which involve the puh- i| lie safety, not to wholly isolate herself from the 1 j] States with whom sin- is most nearly identified. [ [( In the practice and observance of t hi- j>olicy, she j s] may find a motive and justification for casting her vote in the approaching election for Presi-1 ]j dent. In deciding upon her course, she should j j, be governed, not by those partisan feelings, whicn too often constitute the elements which enter into a contest like that now before the ,\ ronntrv, bnf bv those high eon iderafions of I a ,I Utlil floiYil litli to lil'lh/i? >!/* t-. I' rhich she is indebted to her present rank, posiion, and consideration araonir the States of the Jnion. I am, dear sir, with very great respect, you.t lUeaient servant, A. P. BUTLER. Col. I. W. IIavne, Charleston, S. C. The Wounds Rk-ocened.?We received some into ago, from Gen. Foote and others, most heering assurances that their great Compromise lad effectually closed and cieatriced the bleeding rounds which thcslavery agitation had produced n the body politic of this nation. We were old the Compromise had restored peace and [uietude to the nation?had annihilated disunion n one section, and abolition in the other section if the Republic?that there was to be no more igitation?the Fugitive slave law was a finality, ind peace and concord reigned through the and. To perpetuate this happy event, and give imnortnlity to its source, and to those who were nstrumental in effecting it, it was proposed, in his city, to erect a Compromise Monument of ron, to hand down to future ages the record of lie wonderful discovery of extinguishing fanatilvir lvir.nv i*nc< till kfic nti/1 rmiAalnKlit ln\V? 11- ,v-- ? ";,vi . Jut. alas! we could not bring our minds to tins atisfactory conclusion and wc were thus deprived >f the satisfaction of mingling in the rejoicings (ver-such happy and glorious effects, from so imple a cause. Nor have recent occurrences removed this doubt md anxiety from our minds. Not to refer to nany other proofs of the revival of this agitaion, which, we were told, was so effectually stilld, quite a notable proof has recently beeu aforded that abolition not only lives, but appears o bavc grown stronger under the influence of be Compromise. We allude to the move in the Jnited States Senate, by Sumner, of Massachuetts, to repeal the Fugitive Slave law. A test ote was taken on this question, and ten Senaors?being full half of the Senators from the North?voted with Sumner, and, in efleet, in fuor of the " Finality." There were two others? lale and Chase?absent, who would also have oted on the same side. These votes were given in face of the emphatic leclaration of Southern Senators, that a repeal if the Fugitive Slave law would inevitably lead o a dissolution of the Union. We have seen io stronger evidence of the power and strength if abolition, for the last twenty years, than is ontained in this fact.?i\r. 0. Delta. A Contemplated Work. We find the following article in the Grcenille Mountaineer, of the 5th inst., and most heerfully transfer it to our columns. Major S. L Townes is the able editor of the Mountaineer, nd fully competent to the task he proposes to indertake. We wish him every success he can lesire and sincerely trust that such of our fellow itizens as may have in their possession an** ma dials that may be of service to him, will forthwith tender him the use of the same. The pro201 is eminently do-erving of encouragement, tnd is one that will assuredly meet with the sup?ort and approbation of every Carolinian. [Char. Courier. Lives o f Km i s k xt Souti i-Ca uo li x i a xs.? The ditors of the Southern i'atriot, in their last week's issue, were kind enough unsolicited, to lublish the following circular by the the editor if this paper, with sumo remarks, commendatoy of the enterprise set forth. We tender our nion contemporaries our grateful acknowledgnents for their courtesy and obliging favor. Juiced, the senior editor of the I'atriot, Maj. I>. F. 'errv has already placed us under lasting obligaiotis to him for the hearty zeal with which lie liters into the proposed enterprise. In reply to lany circulars sent out by this gentleman, we re in receipt of assurances of aid from some of he first men of the State. From our brethren f the press of the State, who approve the ob?ct of the* circular, we respectfully solicit the e-puhlicatioii of the same, with such remarks s its purposed aims may, in their good sense, li rit. It gives us pleasure to state that from many istinguishid gentleman of^his and other States o whom we have addressed our circulars, the tost cordial and kind tissurances of approval nd assistance haw been received. The success fthe proposed enterprise, therefore, may be re iirilftl as no longer ituniitim. The writer of the subjoined circular has a well rounded hope that, by the friendly intervention f Hon. W. C. Preston and Gen. W'addy ThoinpMi, lie will be put possession of the manuscript u-s of many eminent men of the State and also inch historical material written and collected by tie of the most gifted and highly honored men i South-Carolina. So soon as lie realizes this nticipatcd good fortune, he will issue his prosectus and take* such measures, .as will ensure lie publication of the Lives of Kmiucnt Men of outli-Carolina. On better reflection and advisement, it is liou^bt l>c-t to publish the Lives in two volums f. suv, 2f?0 pages each. As it is propostxl to ave the work got up in the very best and most Mi-nr.tivn si vie. the beavv expense of the nubli H.HVI..V "* " '' " I " - - - -- - ! ution is certain, therefore, the writer of the subdued circular will feel it necessary to secure iiuself from ]ieciiniary loss, by the )?roeureinent fat least, a sullicicnl number of subscribers for he work to cover the expense of publication. (iitKKNvii i S. C. 1852. 1 tear Sin:?1'crimps no .Stale in the Union has reduced so many men eminent fur genius, patiotism and learning, as South-Carolina; and yet . is remarkable bow little we have of I'iograjih al delineation of the distingu'hed dead and viug men who have so signally illustrated the nnals of the State, and made South-Carolina, It hough geographically one of the. smallest tales in the National group, confessedly "the right particular star" oftho Confederacy. With view of rendering justice to the memory of our liiNlrious (load and living men of distinction, and lie promotion of (lie honorable fame of our beard State, it is proposed to write a very brief ketch of the history of the State, from its earli ?t colonization to the present time, and the ves of all her distinguished men during the same criod. The undersigned does not feel himself com pent, alone, to p'-rlbim this great act of patriotic utv to his native State, but on the assurance of id fiom several distinguished gentlemen in this nd neighboring States first being had, {ic pro's poses to issue, immediately thereafter a Prospectus for a work to be entitled "Lives of Eminent South-Carolinians." To give character to and confidence in the enterprise, I respectfully and earnestly beg permission to state that I have been honored with your promised assistance. If you have the kindness to assent to my inquest, you will greatly oblige by addressing ine at this place, and by designating the lives of those it may be your pleasure to write. It may not be amiss to add, that the proposed work is expected to be comprised in one volume, octavo; of 400 or 500 pages, and to embrace the lives of a great number of persons? that, therefore, brevity will be indispensable, and that, as Editor of the book, I must necessarily, reserve to myself the privilege of adding to or curtailing the contributions of my numerous friends. In a preface to the book, proper acknowledgements will be made, and the names of those who aid me by their kindness and talent, gratefully recorded. Of course the name of no contributor will be given to the public where a wish to the contrary is indicated. Trusting, Sir, that I may be permitted to add your name to the list of those who have already thus honored me, and thereby, give additional certainty to my proposed enterprise, I am, with very great respect, your obedient servant, ' SAMUEL A. TOWNS. Tun Present Aspect of the Fishery Question.?We never believed that this dispute would lead to a rupture of the peaceful relations between the two countries. We have conceived, however, that complicity might arise from mutual irritation. The two Governments could adjust. the controversy in one week. Hut if popu lar feeling should be excited on either side, it is almost"incvitable that the public councils would sympathize with the excitement. Ambitions politicians would gladly fan the flame. Speeches would be made in Congress that would react on popular feeling. Government would be placed in a position the most unfavorable for negotiation. And if unhappily any indiscreet act sliould be committed by those to whom a large discretion is given, in the execution of orders, retaliation, lawful or unlawful, may commit the country to war irrevocably. If members of Congress will, therefore, obtain from inflaming the public mind?if they will leave the subject where the Constitution has placed it, in the hands of the Executive, the result will not fail to be pacific.? There can be no apprehension that the honor and dignity of the country will not be cared for by those who have the diplomatic management of this question. The position of things from 1810 to 1815 was nearly similar to the present posture of affairs.? Then the British North Amei'van Provinces com plained 1 udly of our encroachments on their fishing grounds. Then the British cruisers on those grounds, captured our vessels, and then there arose feelings of irritation and loud complaints. The English and American Governments adjusted the controversy in a time more unpropitious than the present for settlement.? The Tories were then in power, potentially, in England. They were adverse to concessions which might weaken the maritime strength of ^ ?aA u-itlr innlAiici' tn nnr UlUiH JJMlflll* 1I1UV IVVIVV.U Mill! jvmvu.'i tv vu. fisheries as nurseries of seamen. Yet a treaty ol compromise was marie. Each party surrendered something in 1818. A difference that appeared invincible arose then. A difference of construction has arisen now, which can only be reconciled by looking at the intention of the framers of a Convention that was designed to close this controversy. We need not say how much more favorable circumstauces are now to a pacific solution. The Tory party has come into power with abstract views of Protection, but with practical concessions to Free Trade. The fisheries are a part ot t he system of protection. The Tories wield since their advent to power a diminished Parlimentary authority. Will they hazard the game of war with so slender a majority as they possess in the House of Commons? Most certainly not, unless they can strengthen themselves within, by an excitement without Parliament, through irritating language by Congressmen and newspapers on this side of the Atlantic. With the risks of a French war and the possible dangers of invasion, there must be hardihood, indeed, in Tory councils that world invite the chances of a twofold conflict?a war at the same time with riie best customer and the bitterest enemy of England. Charleston Evening News. aorictmtiiai. Association.?The Citizens of other 1 )jsirict.s in the State are becoming alive to their true interest, and adopting measures to ensure success, and prosperity in the various departments of husbandry. The importance of combined effort, in this wide extended field of operation, is impressed so forcibly upon our minds, that it afiords us pleasure to chronicle any incident, however slight, which looks to concert of action in this matter. A call has been upon the citizens of Laurens 1 >istriet, to assemble shortly, for the purpose of forming an Ayyricn I In rial A ssociu lion. We hope tlveir efforts may meet with success, and trust the citizens of Sumter will remember that this matter will come before them on Sale day next. Study your interest, and the interest of your State. Reflect maturely?and digest your ideas thoroughly before you come to your conclusion?and if you are satisfied as to the practicability and utility of forming an association of this character, come prepared to act with promptness and energy. Pursue this course and success will crown your efforts. The Planters are the foundation stones upon which all other classes in the community must repose, and unless the basis of their prosperity is laid broad and deep, every department of industry must and will suffer in a corresponding degree. This call, then, affects rrrry man, to a greater or less extent, and let all act accordingly. Would not our Sister Districts (those which have not done so as yet) aet wisely, in giving this matter their serious attention ? We hope to hear from them soon.? /Hack River Watchman. Sixoi'lau and Si'ddkn Deaths.?Tlie rhilatJclphia Uullctin says that on Saturday, a gentleman named Sheldon, residing at Cooper's Hill, NT. J., stepped into a store that plaee, to wait a few minutes for an omnibus. The attendant, -i,.t.iiin<r out. left Mr. Sheldon alone for a short I I ~ ' time, and upon returning, found hiin sitting in his chair lifeless his cane still in his hand and his cigar in his mouth. During the day several of the neighbors called to see the corpse though curiosity and among others Mrs. Shivers, wife of Chas. \V. Shivers, and such was the shock to her feelings, from looking at the corpse, that she was thrown into spasms, and died a few hours afterwards. She was a woman of about 35 years, and leaves two interesting children. THE SEMLWEEKLY JOURNAL. TUESDAY EVENING AUGUST 17, 1852. * TTT A DTDTXT i nu> o i nr Aiuuiii] Brigadier General. Maj. P. H. Xelso.v was, on Thursday last, elected Brigadier General of Cavalry in place of Gen. Owexs, resigned. Crops in Mississippi. A friend writing us from Camden. Miss., concludes as follows: "Our crops, both corn and cotton, are very line, and as far as I can learn, the prospect for an overwhelming crop is too encouraging ." Popular Education. An excellent article on this subject will bo found on our first page. Female Education. Our attention has recently been called to this subject, and a pamphlet sent us by a friend 'containing the annual report of tho Female Masonic Institute, at Dayton, Ala., under the charge of Prof. Henry P. Hatfield and lady, formerly of this town. It gives us pleasure I to sec lrom tlio several reports or tue ivxa-uuvu v,ummitteo for the three years past, that Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield, have fully sustained the high character which they bore here, as finished scholars, and efficient teachers. The Executive Committee in their last report, express the highest admiration and the most abiding confidence in Mr. and Mrs. IIatfielp, as ripe scholars and good disciplinarians. The Institution appears to be in a very flourishing condition. In this connection wo would remark that it seenrs strange that Camden, so admirably suited by its local position, wealth, and intelligence, should not be honored by an established Female Seminary. It has lost much of its celebrity as a place oflearning. . Many years ago we arc told, that there was one grar.d Academy, numbering within its walls more than the half dozen wh'ch aro now in operation. This has not resulted from a want of competent teachers in the various departments, but simply because there is not that perfect harmony of action which should characterize such an important work. The amount expended by the citizens of Camden and vicinity, in sending children abroad to schools, would almost sustain a Faculty of Professors. The Schools of our Town will compare with those of any community, and the various grades of instruction arc well provided with competent Teachers. TVe fear, however, that they arc not sustained as liberally as they deserve and require. C? rVJInrrrt U"1Q nutfl I ?1 At Tvirlf OU[J^U.lC ?* A" CLHtHV> V/V*?V?V ?' 1 wood, what more beautiful or healthy location could be found ? And the greatest beauty of the idea is, that it would be at home; where, undor tho parental eye, . children might be educated and trained up, without incurring the danger of contingencies, which are almost , unavoidable, where children are sent abroad to bo educated. There are several capital ideas suggested under tho head of "General Remarks" in the pamphlet before us. One of thd recommendations is, that of Simplicity in Dress, and the absence of every species of extravagance?such as costly jewelry, &c. We certainly wish Professor Hatfield, our old friend and one of our preceptors, together with his accomplished lady, abundant success in their new field of instructive and useful enterprise. Bust of Mr. Calhoun. The "Washington Republic says that a bust of tho late Jolm C. Calhoun, executed by Hiram Powers, the American sculptor, now in Florence, and carved from the purest Italian marble, is now 011 exhibition in one of the basement rooms of tho capitol. Tho features of tin. 1 TP-it Smith Carolinian are faithfullv nreserved: and the gcnor.ll appearance of :ho work is sucli as to call lbrtli the highest encomiums from all beholders. Gen. Twiggs. The New Orleans Democrat of the 1st inst. says:? "Major General D.wm E. Twiggs arrived in town on Friday morning; and wo regret to say in ill health. His arduous duties in his department of late have tended materially to his present indisposition. "W'e trust sincerely ho will not overtask his constitution, for should any calamity happen him, we may not ' look upon his like again." lie has our cordial wishes for his speedy restoration to good health." Democratic Review. The July number contains a portrait of Meagiif.r, the Irish Patriot. The contents seem as usual. The book is a true and faithful record and advocate of Dej mocratic principles. Climate. Til the Northern States of this Confederacy the climate is col<l; in some of them the winters commence early and are very severe, permitting but little out-door work. Stock of all kinds have to depend upon tood laid up for them. In this season of the year there is consequently great sutlbring among the poor, particularly in the towns and cities. Their summers are short and vegetation grows rapidly; their crops arc planted in May aud June. Tn the Southern Stales, the climate is generally mild, in many of them there is scarcely any cold weather, so that labor can be carried on upon the plantations during the whole year. Stock is seldom housed in the winter, except in the mountain regions, cattle for the most part, finding sufficient food to keep them in order. In the low lands and along the seaboard they are often fat enough in winter for good beef. The J ciiinate being so mild, but a moderate quantity of clothing is needed, and it is not requisite to make thedwollings very close, from these circumstances the winter J brings no suffering to the poor, and'as food is abundant," j and by labor easily procured from the soil, there Is | with us, not that want that exists elsewhere. * * The New York Journal of Commerce gives notico of 1111 impostor who has been obtaining in various parts of the country subscriptions to newspapers, magazines, Ac., without any certificate of agency, and who has assumed the names in some places of Albert Marsh, in others of Gen. Wheeler, and with no doubt other aliases. ( - \ Cow Peas. This is another valuable vegetable much cultivated at the South; they are generally planted among the corn, the third, and sometimes the last ploughing of the corn; yielding abundantly, they form an important food for stock of all kinds. It is usual to gather as many as convenient, and then put the stock into the field8 to feed on what remains. | Sometimes the Cow Pea is planted by itselfj when its yield is very great, but it is most commonly planted 4 among the corn, as sufficient is easily made in this way* and with but little labor. "When planted to t hemselves and the vine cut before the leaf falls, it affords an ex cellent fodder when properly dried. This method is not usually resorted to, as the blade of the corn generally gives a sufficient quantity for plantation purposes. There is a great variety of this pea, under various names. ,-fo The negroes say that the pea keeps up their strength _ longer than the potato, and is very good to work on. As a green manure, the pea vine is exceedingly valuable, and not surpassed by anything that is used in this ?* way to enrich the soil. * * ^ It is stated in the Foreign papers that Mr. Barnard, ; the American Minister in Berlin, has succeeded in procuring the release of several Prussians, who had been naturalized as citizens of the Un;ted States, but, on their return for a short time to their native country, were arrested on a charge of evading the military conscriptions. A Tobacco Manufacturers' Convention is to be held at Richmond, Va., to considor the propriety of sus- iSfc pending operations during the months of January, February and March?that is that no tobacco shall be put up for market during those months. It is contended that under the svstein now pursued, the tobacco put up during those months is forced on the Northern markets in April and May, and must either be sold at a u sacrifice or held over until the fall, when it becomes L mouldy, and unfit for chewing purposes. .nnnnnnn, ' > "Western* Pork Crop.?The Tincennes (Ind.) Ga. zettosays: that the crop of pork next fall will be very heavy throughout the Wabash valley. It is now pretty certain that the corn will yield an immense harvest, * v and farmers stimulated by the good prices of last year, j seem disposed to produce as much pork as possible. The Boston Courier expresses a doubt whether the Liquor law can be executed either in Rhode Island or Massachusetts. a answer to the charade in last tuesday's paper. Byron; Ulysses; Romulus; Nero; Socrates?Burns. ** For the Oamden Journal. To Messrs. J. Ciiesnut, Jr., A. II. Boy kin, J. M B. Kershaw and John Rosser. Gentlemen : You will oblige Many Voters by answering the following interrogatories: . 1. Are you in favor of the Bauk of the State? 2. Are you in favor of giving the election of President and Vice President to the People ? 3. Are you in favor of changing the present Free School system, in order to make it answer a better purpose ? Wishing to have vcur views upon these ques- j, tions, you will oblige us by an early reply. IIokrihle Death from IIydp.ophobia.?We mentioned, a few days ago, that Capt. Williams, who had been bitten by a rabid dog, at Brandy- _ -j wine, Del., had subsequently died of hydrophobia at his residence near Cape May. Dr. Wales, liJc oftor./lin/Y rvln-ci/?!in flute /-Ijc^riKno th/> fvindi. tion of the unfortunate man after he became aware of the nature of his disease: "Full)* now awake to the awful nature of his situation, his mind, too, but little disturbed, he continued from this time (about G o'clock, P. M.) in a wakeful state, now conversing with tolerable ' composure upon such topics as might be suggested, and anon thrown into the most painful muscular contortions, especially if any liquid were ottered him, or even any allusion made to anything of the kind. The case, however, did not attain its worst 1 phase until about 8 o'clock the following mom?faring. lie seemed, indeed, from early dawn io _ | this hour, a little more composed?had even forced down a small quantity of milk, although not without an effort which was painful to behold.? At or near 8 o'clock, however, the final struggle commence^ "With a wild scream he besought , the presence of his mother, his wife, and others of his relations aud friends, and took a formal leave of them in a manuer as rational as possible. This was at once succeeded by paroxysms so , ' violent as to require his being firmly secured to 5 the bed, in which situation the spasms increasing I fast in frequency and violence, with a rapid flow I of saliva, at first frothy and viscid, but after- 1 wards thinner, less tenacious, and made up of ^ froth and a glairy fluid, which he sputtered forth .. V forcibly while his strength continued, clutching M at it with his hands sometimes, as if to tear it J away from his mouth. Ilis countenance was a now at times shockingly distorted, and his brain M frenzied, his teeth grating and gnashing in a fl terrible manner. He continued in this awful fl state until about half-past ten o'clock, A.' M., * 9 when Ins power having SO far failed as to pre- ? vent his dislodging the fast accumulating saliva, ^fl his throat gradually filled with it, and he ex"In the flitting and varied expressions which -Mfl passed over the countenance of the unfortunate patient towards the close of lite, there were ex: hibited such appearances as would lead the be holder (without much stretch of imagination,) to suppose that the rabid creature whose deadly poison was circulating through his system by its bite, had worked out the fact of transforming his very nature into his own. There was the rabid canine expression as fully expressed as the human features would in any way allow of. "Thus ended a tragedy, which, in a practice of twenty-five yearn, I have seen nothing to com- . pare with." : Cheraw and Darlington Railroad.?An adjourned meeting of the citizens of Darlington nmtmot ivoo l.j.l nf noi'llnrYf/xn tt ATI 4'lOCll^b, V.'. HOJ5 UC1U rtt II l?? IVII "W. XX. v** _| the 2d inst, when .1 report on the survey of the fl contemplated Hail road leading from the WiP jfl mington and Manchester Road to Cheraw, was jM laid before the meeting by Mr. Fleming. The report was read and received. Two routes had been surveyed?one 011 the East 26 3-4 iniless <jS the other on tiio West of Darlington Court House 38 1-4 miles. The difference in cost being about $8,759. A committee was appointed to receive subscription*, and the meeting adi j'Mtrned. jjfH .1