The New York Herald Newspaper, February 23, 1861, Page 5

THE PRESIDENTIAL PROGRESS. Meisting of the Flag of the Union Over Inde- pendence Hall by Mr. Lincoln. ’ Great Turnout of the Philadelphians te Witness the Ceremony, Mr. Lincoln’s Speech on the Occasion. ‘THE JOURNEY FROM PHILADELPHIA TO HARRISBURG, Reception and Speeches at the State Capital. DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT OF THE MOB. ASTIGPATED TROUBLE AT BALTIMORE, Re, Rey ae. HOISTING OF THE AMERICAN FLAG OVER INDEPEN DENCE HALL, Puapmirua, Feb. 22, 1861. ‘The celebration of Washington’s birthday began at daylight by salutes being fired off in different parts of the auty. ‘The ceremony of raising the fag of thirty-four stars ever the Hall of Independence this morning by Mr. Lin- @oln was attended with all the solemnity due such an eccasion, the scene being an impressiveone. At the ining of the sun crowds of people streamed from all parts of the city towards the State House, and very B00n every inch of ground was cocupied, a vast number ef Indies being preeent. ‘The weather was cool and bracing. At seven_e’clock, Mr. Lincoln was escorted to the Hall, ‘and there received by Theodore Ouyler, who warmly weloomed him to its venerable walls in the hour of na- ‘tonal peril and distress, when the great work achieved SPEECH OF MB. LINCOLN IN PHILADELPHIA. Mr. Corie—I am’ filled with deep emotion ‘at finding myself standing here, in this place, where were col- ‘the wisdom, the patriotism, the devotion institutions under save it. If be saved upon that principle, it will be truly awful. if this powadpaely be saved without giving up that , 1 was about to gay I would rather be assassi- spot than surrender it. (Applause.) Now, SSSTas Sages We ERs, Cie eed De am + There 1s no necessity for it. of such @ course, and I may eay in advance ¥ be bloodshed unless no it be ernment, and then it will be act in self-defence. (Applause) My friends, is wholly an unexpected speech, and Idid not expect called upon to say a word when I came here. was merely t do something towards raising Imay, therefore, have said something indiscroet. ‘of “No,” ‘no.”) Ihave said nothing but what ns to live by, and, if the pleasure of Almighty jie by. ur. inne concluded amid great applause. The members of the City Council paid their respects to im, and the procession moved directly towards the platform erected in front of the State House, On Mr. Lincoln’s appearance on the platform he was hailed with outbursts of applause from the surrounding maltitade. Mr. Benton, of the Select Council, made a brief address, iaviting Mr. Lincoln to raise the flag. Mr. Lincoln replied, in a patriotic speech, stating a eheerful compliance with the request. He alluded to the original flag of thirteen stars, saying that the number had increased as time rolled em and we became a happy, powerful people, each star adding to its prosperity. The future is in the hands of the people. It was on such an occasion we ould reason together, reaflirm our devotion to the coun. try and the principles of the Declaration of Independence. Let 0s make up our minds that whenever we do puta new star upon our banner, it shall be a fixed one, never te be dimmed by the horrors of war, but brightened by ‘the contentment and prosperity of peace. Let us goon to extend the area of our usefulness, add star upon star, enti) their light shall shine over five hundred miliions of ‘a free and happy people. Mr. Lincoln then threw off his overcoat in an offhand, easy manner, the backwoodian style of which caused many good natured remarks. Rev. Mr. Clark addressed the Throne of Grace in an {m- pressive prayer, many spectators uncovering themselves, when the flag was rolled up, in a man-of-war style, then adjusted, a signal fred, and amid the most excited enthusiasm the President elect hoisted the national en- sign. A stiff breeze caught the folded bunting and throw f dokily out to the winds. Cheer followed cheer until hoarseness prevented @ continuance. The ceremony over, Mr. Lincoln returned to the Continental Hotel, followed Dy an excited crowd, breakfasted soon after, and de- parted for the Pennsylvania Railroad depot. ETRE ft fe F g. & £ ROUTE FOR HARRIS- BURG. Eumanerirown, Pa., Feb. 22, 1861. The epecial train convoying Mr. Lincoln left West Philadelphia at half-past nine A.M. There was & con- siderable crowd, but the mass of the people had comfined their attentions to the departure from the hotel. A salute was fired as the train moved off amid the cheers ef the crowd. Mr. Lincoln's family accompanies him, ‘eccupy ing the “Prince of Wales” car, At Downingtown the train stopped for a few minutes, Mr. Lincoln responding by a few words to the cheers of the crowd. The locomotive ie handsemely decorated. It is a onal burner and smoke consumer, recently completed at the @ompany’s works at Altona. At every’ stopping place along the route a crowd bad aenembled and cheers were given for Mr. Lincoln, who appeared on tho rear platform of the car, saying he must be excused from a speech. He merely came out to look and be looked at. A telegraph operator was on boerd with apparatus, to make connection with the wires in case of accident. As the train neared Lancaster a salute of thirty-four guns wae fired from the locomotive works. The train stopped in front of the Cadwell House, where an immense erowd had congregated. According to previous arrange ment, Mr. Lincoln was conducted to the balcony and wel MR, LINCOLN EN omed by Mr. Dickey, Chairman of the Lancaster Oom- mittee, who introduced the President olect to the people Mr. Lincoln responded :— MR, LINCOLN’S SPEECH AT LANCABTER." LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF OLD Las cavTke—I sppear not epecch, I haye not time to make them at ‘he is understood; the more he says one thing, hie adversaries contend he meant somethi else. 1 wall soon have occasion 10 and then to pul THE RECEPTION AT HARRISBURG. Harnienvnc, Pa., Fob. 29, 1961. ‘The train reached Harrisburg at two o'clock P. M., and was reseived with cheers and asalute. The town was extensively decorated with bunting, and the streets wore swarming with people, Mr, Linooin was seated in ‘NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 186].—TRIPLE SHEST. barouche drawn by si xwhite ho-ses. The procession was | to produce ap attack om the party to morrow, but then forme). i was headed by a troop of horse and the rear was brought up by an exteneive military escort. Arriving at the Jones House Mr. Lincolo appeared on the balcony and was introduced to the people present, numbering about five thousand. The space in frent of the hotel was compictely blocked up. Governor Curtin welcomed Mr. Lincoln to the capital of the State, with the assurance of the cordial feeling of the le, who looked to him (Lincoln) to restore amity and feeling throughout the country. But if reconcilia- fa should fail, they would be ready and willing to aid, ‘by men and money, iu the maintenance of our glorious constitution. Ip conclusion, be hoped the Lord would aid big (Mr. Lincoin’s) efforts to sustain the glory of the goverment and the perpetuity of the people. Mr, Lincoln responded, returning bis thavks for the cordial expression of good will, and referring to the dis- tractions of the country, trusted that a resort to arms would never become necessary. In his efforts to avert that calamity he must be susiained by the people. He brought an carnest heart to the work, and it should be no fault of nis if he failed. At the conclusion of his remarks the proeession re- formed and Mr. Lincoln proceeded to the Capitol, where he occupied a seat beside Governor Curtin in the House. After some di Speaker Palmer, of the Senate, was imtroduced, and addressed the President as foliows:— ADDRESS OF THE SPEAKER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SENATE. Hoyonrv Sm—In behalf of the Senate of Pennsylvania I welcome you to the capital of the State. We acem it a pecaliar privilege and a happy omen that, while on the way to assume the duties of the high office to which you have been called at this momentous period of our national history, we are favored by your presence at the seat of our government on the anniversary of the birthday of the Father of his Country. The poople of Pennsylvania, upon whom rests so large & share of the resgorsibility of your magnitude of the tark before you, and are fu! to sustain your administration according to the constitution and the laws. Whatever differences of opinion existed prior to the election as to the political questions tnvolved in the canvass, they, as law abiding, constitution, Union loving people havc no differences now. There is no dif- ference among them as to your right to claim their duty, and they render you — accorcingly. Here to-day are assembled men of parties and shades of — to welcome and hopor the constitutionally mn Preeident of the Union, Nor have wo viewed with indifference the recent public expressions of your views on a subject closely aifecting the mate- rial interests of Pennsylvania, that it is not onl; right but the duty of the government whi providing for revenue by a tariff, so to regulate the duties as will afford protection to the industrial interesta of the country. Your recent expressions, therefore, as to the true policy of the government have afforded profound satisfaction. Deeply impressed with the honor of your vieit at this interesting timo, ‘we pray God to watch over him whom the seepia ve elevated to the chair of Wash- ington, and w wi ieey have largely contided their highest interests, es beneficent results from wise and just measures, which trost they believe will signalize your administration. ADDRESS OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOURE. Speaker Davss weloomed Mr. Lincoln on the part of tho House, pledging the devotion of Pennsylvania to the Union. Pennsylvania, though always ready for peace, stands ready to pledge both men and money to sustain the government, if need be to enforce the laws. In con- clusion, he said the had only one wish, one’ prayer, and that was for the success of the administration of Abrabam Lincoln and the maintainance of the Union. Mr. Lincoln responded as follows:— RESPONSE OF MR. LINCOLN. L appear before you only for a very few brief remarks in response to what has been sai to me. I thank you moet sincerely for this reception and the generous words in which su; has been promised me upon this ovca- sion. I thank your great Commonwealth for whelming support it reseatly gave, not to m Dut the cause, which | think a just one, in tion, (Loud applause.) Allusion has been fact—the interesting fact, perbaps, wo should say—that T for the first time appear at the capital of the monwealth of Pennzy! upon the birt! ne aes ey connestion with that belo anniversary connectod with the histery of this country. Thave already gone through one exceedingly interesting scene this morning in the ceremonies at elphia. Under the high conduct of gentlemen there, I was for the first time allowed the privilege of standing in old Independence Hall—(enthusiastic chocring)—to have a few words addressed to mie ce Onl Sevains 20 5) me an opportunity of expressing with much regret that I had not more time to express something of feelings, excited by the occasion, somewha\ monize ‘and and it tiaunted gloriously to the wind without an acsi- dent, injthe light slowing sunshine of the morning, I could not help hoping there was in the entire suc- cers of that beautiful ceremony at least something of an omen of what is to come. (Loud applause.) Nor fcould I he! feeling then, as I often have felt, in the whole of that ling I was a very humble instrumeut. I had not provided the flag, I had bot made tho arrangements for elevating it to ite placo, I had applied but a very small portion of my feeble strength in raising it; in the whole transaction | was in the hands ‘of the people who had arranged it, and if I can haye the ame generovs co-operation of the people of the nation, I think the flag of our country may yet be kept flauntin, gloriously. (Loud, enthusiastic and continued cheering. 1 recur for a moment but to repeat some words uttered the hotel in regard to what has been eaid about the mili- tary support which the general government may expect from ie Commonwealth of enngyivania in a Proper. | emergency. Yo guard against any possi- le mistake, do I recur to this, It is not with any pleasure that I contemplate the pos- sibility that a necessity may arise io this country for the use of the military arm. (Applause.) While I am exceedingly gravited to see the manifestation upon your streets of your military force here, and exceedingly gra- tified at your promise hore to use that force upon a pro- per emergency—while I make these acknowledgments, I desire to repeat, in order to preclude any porsible mis- construction, that I do most sincerely hope that we shall have no use for ther—(applause)—ihat it will never bo- come their duty to shed blood, and most especially never to shed fraternal blood. I promise that so far as 1 may have wisdom to direct, if so painful a result shall in anywiee be brought about, it shall be through no fault of mine. (Chars) Al- jusion has also been made by cue your honored speakers to some remarks recently made by my- self at Pittsburg, in regard to what is supposed to eepecial interest of this great Commonwealth of Pennsy)- vania. 1 now wish only to say, in regard to that matter, that the few remarks which 1 uttered on that occasion were rather carefuily worded. I took pains that they should beso. I bave seen no occasion since to add to them or subtract from them. I leave them precissly as they stand—(applause)—adding only now that I am pleased to ve nO expression from you, gentlemen of Pennsylvania, significant§that they are un: satisfactory wo you. Aud now, gentlemen of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, allow me to return you again my most sincere than! On concluding bis ee. Palmer delivered the oration for the day— W ton” —which was en- thusiastioally received. Mr. Lincoln retired to the hotel, and the assemblage crowding the hall a. The remainder of afternoon and evening paseo’ jetly by. Mr. L. was occupied in receiving a few ia. All along the route from Philadelphia, and especially at Lancaster, receptions seemed more the result of curiogity than enthusiaem. Even at Earrisburg not one man ina hundred cheered. The crowds everywhere were uniformly rough, un- ruly and il bred. Mr. Lincoln was so unwell he could hardly be persuaded to show himself. Barrisburg ie swarming with solclery, some of whom came from Philadelphia, and there are hardly enough persous out of uni orm to balance the display. The corps ‘of Zouaves elicited special atveation. Colonel Ellsworth was ip his glory Lyn oe The Jones House, where the party stopped, was fairly mobbed. The arrangements there were unprecedented!y bad, Some of the sui and party were unacoummodated ‘with rooms; reveral in one bed and others had no rooms at ail, The crowd, and the fatiguing ceremonies of the day, and the annoyances and vexation at the badly con- ducted hotel, proved too much for the patience of the party, who vented their disgust loudly e committee men did notbing, and were in every one’s way. Oom. plotely exhausted, Mr. Lmcoln retired at eight o'clock, and Mrs. Lincoln, on account of the crowd, disorder, confusion, want of pmodation and her own fatigue, declined to hold amy reception. A drunken, fighting, noisy crowd infested the city all the evening, cheering, calling for “Old Ave ’ and giving him all coria of unmelod Yo terms aro too fever the crowd about Baitimore to morrow was not determined Z, a4 it was debated whether or not Mr. ride from depot to depot or go by a route ed a change of cars. ‘ty call Baltimore an infected district, and t to do. Fina'ly, it was arranged to leave o'clock, arriving at Baltime ton at different b so by direct route from here, and ride through Balti- moré, dining, by invitation of Mr, Coleman, at the Eutaw House. The Paltimore committee are ri ‘ted to commissariat Wood as not truly representing the people of the city. Tt has therefore been determined that the committee sball not be received by Mr. Lincoln nor allowed on board the train. This is decided, and may create some dis- tur bance. ‘The Presidential party to morrow will consist of thir- ty lve persons, the original number, the Pennsylvania committes having arranged with Mr. Wood not to ac- company the train. THE RECEPTION IN BALTIMORE. Bartimone, Feb, 22, 1861. It 8 not yet settled as to what the reception of Mr. Linooin will be in this city, but enongh is already known to the effect that he will reach here at one o'clock from Harrisburg, and will proceed in a carriage with Mayor Brown to the Entaw House, where he and his suite and a fow guests wiil dine, and then proceed to the Washington railroad depot. - Itis proposed by some of ‘the republicana in the city that they shall eecort him through the city with music; but that plan will doubtless a UD, as it would cor. tainly produce a dfsturbance the most violent and dan, oy character to the President and all who are with him. Apprehension are expressed that the President will suffer some indignities at the hance of some follows of the barer sort; but the better opinion is that he will, if — by the republicans of this city, pass through nafely. ‘The Repudtican of to-night contains an article tending Mar. shat Kane, with a large and efficient police force, will be uble to preserve a cecent of order. Mr. Lapel leaves again Washington at half- ast ana Mra, two 0 clock. Hon. Havnibal Hamlin, Viee President elect Hamiliv, with Messrs, 8, ©. Fessenden, Jebn N. Goodwin, Charles'U. Walton, John H. Rice and Fred Pike, of the Bash ican hy" Sancta ane" cmins, eo » A wo tbree other friepds be F. bis party, passed quietly through here to-day «m route for Washington. Vice President J. P, Jackson, ie New Jersey Rail road, and 8, M. Felton, President of the Philadelptia and Baltimore Railroad Companies, courteously ee special cars at the 4a of Mr. over their respective That on tho Now Jersey Railroad was the same usod by Mr. laperin. One or two demonstrations was made at Chester and Wilmington, Delaware, but Mr. Hamlin did not appear or speale, The day here bas been generally and enthusiastically observed. Flogs were hung across the streets in great profusion, and the stare and siripes waved from all the public buildings, hotels and shipping. Wash- ington monument was gaily decorated by the ladies with bouquets and flowers, presented by Hon. John P. Ken- nedy: W. D, Williams, a minute man of 1860, hoisted an ensign with thirty-four stars upon the top of the monu- ment, gups were fired and the military paraded in force. The streets were crowded with ladies and gentlemen, and it being the darkies’ hotiday they were out in their gayest attire and as happy as larks. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE RECEPTION OF MR. LINCOLN AT WASHINGTON, Wasnivcton, Feb. 22, 1861. Mr. Lincoln and suite will arrive here to-morrow in & special train, at half-past four o'clock P. M. There will not be a formal reception at the depot. Mr. Seward, on the part of the Senate, and Mr. Washburne, of Illinois, on the part of the House, wil take Mr. Lincoln in @ carriage and convey him to Willard’s Hotel, where spa- cious apartments have been prepared for him at ehort notice, Ht seems that the letter of the Ilinois delegation, an- nouncing that they had engaged Mr. Smoot’s house, on Franklin row, did not reach Mr. Lincoln, and he ordered rooms to be engaged for him at Willard’s, the only piace in Washington that approaches a first class hotel. THE DEPARTURE OF MR. HAMLIN. Mr. Hamlin left the city at an early hour yesterday morning, without any of the homage and “receptions” which characterized the departure of Mr. Lincoln the pre- vious morning. He rose at the early hour of five o’clock, and after a hurried breakfast entered a carriage and was driven to the Jeraey City ferry. Here the steamer J. P. Jackson awaited the arrival of the party, and started, conveying only Mr. and Mrs. Hamlin and those imme- diately attached to the suite. At Jersey City a deputa- tion of citizens escorted the party to the handsomely de- corated train which carried away the President elect the day before. A party of friends went as far as Newark, and thence returned, leaving Mr. Hamim pushing rapidly on to Washington, where be arrived last evening. News from Havana. ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP BIENVILLE. The steamship Bienville, J. 1. Bulloch, commander from New Orleans the 16th and Havana the 18th inst., arrived at thie port at one o'clock yesterday afternoon, after a fine run of less than four daye—the last two daya against strong northerly winds and high seas. ‘The carnival has passed off with unusual gayetics. Nothing of importance at Havana. ‘The sugar market was very heavy, with a tendency to decline. Stock 135,000 boxes, against 70,000 last year at same time. Molasses dull; no demand; 2a 21, reals for layed, and muscovadoes, 3a 3 do.; cargoes could be had at kes rates. Produce of foreign countrics only sold to moot the most preesing wante. Freights improved; veescls few; £3 108. has boon paid for Falmouth and order. Exehange—London, 11 per cent prem.; Northern cities of the United States, 1 dis. a2 prem.; New Orleans, "! a6 prem. Health of Havana good, OUR HAVANA CORRESPONDENCE. Havana, Feb. 18, 1961. Conflagration—The Steamship Miramon—Debut of Mad. Fresclisw—A New Musical Prodigy from Spain—Gen. Miramon Stl in Havana—The Southern Confederacy, de., dc. Yesterday we had the novelty of a large fire, which destroyed a lumber yard near the Paseo Isabel, where it never ought to baye been located, and several wooden shanties, which have for some years disgraced that bean- tiful portion of the city, Much proporty has been lost, perbape—and the times they say are hard—but a groat benefit has been conferred upon the public at large by tho conflagration, and those who retail lumber at from $10 to $60 per 1,000 feet can well afford to make the sacrifice, and find also more appropriate locations for their busi- ness. The New Yorkers were quite delighted to find something to excite and remind them of home. Many thousands of people gathered to enjoy the spectacle, but not to aid in preventing the extension of the destroying element—that being left to the colored firemen and the government officials, who are very handy, but never do ‘any good—they see, but never put tho fire out. The steamship Miramon arrived yesterday morn- ing from New Orleans, with a few passengers and a full’freight, an unpleasant reminder for the young ex-President, who meets her here. When last he saw her with his one was being captured by daring Yankees, which led tw his defeat before Vera Cruz, and the eventful overthrow of his power and that of the vindictive clergy—a few of these droves being here, also, to enjoy the spectacle, The steamship Bienvilie, Bulloch commander, arrived last evening from New Or- jeans, a board sundry fathers and tender scions of Mother Church, banished, for their country’s good, from the republic of Mexico. They were not chargod anything for their landing permits, It is said that the steamship General Miramon will find a few unpaid bills here, and the question is mooted whether she may not be held liable for them. If the Captain General had execution of a bottomry upon her for her 8 before she left this port, there might be . he had passed through the ordeal of war ‘and subsequent clearing tribunals. Madam Frezzolipi made ber first on the Ta- con boards last evening—disappointi public expecta- e will grow in favor. We have the py Nard Eloise D’Herbil, just arrived by er from Cadiz, and she is to astonish us duripg all this week by her execution upon the piano. She ccmes with the light of fame upon her young brow—twelve yeare—and she will bea pet in this com: munity. ‘The celebrated bandit chief, Asturiano, it is said, has been shot—for the fourth or fifth time. He has long been the terror of the country, and will probably appear again, an be holds the landed proprietors and most influential citizens in dread, lest if il) him they may be pur- sued by bisgarg It is, probably, only another excuse for letting him get away, and our credulity will only em- brace the tact when his head can be soen and identified. ‘The family of Jeneral Miramon are expected here by a Spanish wan-of-war steamer to day, and rooma hav been taken for them at the Hotel Cubano, The Fx President is very gay, and willing to cast his oats broadcast, especial- ly when be can win Cuban smiles. Mr. Pacheco, in spite of his physical twists and infirmi- ties, proved quite captivating at the palace and else where, showing what expression !ntelligence can give to ugly faces and persone. ‘The great fete with the steam plough is to take place on Tuerda: = morrew), in the presence of the Captain Genera), a)) the savants of Cuba, and the moet distin- guithed’ personages of our community—of course your correspondent included, who is specially invited to re port for the Hrxaup. The news receivod by the Rienvillo, from Tennessee, Virginia, &c., has rather gratified the sound senso of the thinking people, and hopes begin again to be entertained that sober second thought will do much toward alleviating the agitating asperities which have disturbed yourypoliti- cal coneiticn, again to be deceived by false appearancer, The election of Mr, Davis, of Mirsisaippi, as President of the Southern confederacy, is looked upon us unfavorable in view of futuro conciliation, Personal Intelligence. Gov. Hicks, Md.; Gov. Sprague, K. 1; Col. Huger, U. 8. ‘apt. Carlisle, de.; R. ©. Drum, do.; A. J. Foard, do., in Wathington, Rev. C. W. Fverett, of Famden; Ezra D. Forg and © ¥. Miller, Provid fi, H. Bennett, New Orleans, and Thomas Hughes, Philade)pbia, are avopping at the Lafarge House, Adjt. Gen. J. M. Read, Jr. ar ut. J. F. Gliman, of the United es Army; J. A. Hart, 8t. Louis; George Lan- caster, Ky.; ©. W. Wooley, Oincinnati; R. V. Dodge, end S.'S. Carroll, of the United States Army, are stop- ping at the Metropolitan Botel, Hop. D. Kimberley, of Connecticut; W. D. Davidge, Worhington; F ms, Roxbury; M. Shuiten, Paris Dr. Forvonean, J. he and Mrs.” Hy ilested and fami w Orleans, are stopping » tho Clarendon Hotel. jj . Gilmore, of Concord; Hon, John A, Goodwin, Dr. 8. Rogers and H, C. Wooster, of New York; Mr. Kingsley, of New Haven; W. ©. Hicks, of Boston; FE. H Shelton, of Derby; Dr. J.'H. Beecher, of Connecticut, and Mise Hodges of ‘Vermont, are stopping at tho Albo- marle Hotel. Hon. H, Maynard, of Tennessee, Judge Ira Harrie and wile, of Albany; Hon. Zadock Pratt, of Prattville; J. M. Owen, of Baltimore; Mra, Crane and family, of Savannah; Charles E. Stewart, of Charleston; J. B. Ford, of Virginia; ©. R. Allen end G. M. Rinker, of Virginia, are stopping at the St. Nicholas Hotel. Hon. W. FE. one and Governor Morgan, of New York; Capt. Lawless, at nd 6. A. F. Crane and A ; M. Tor ; Thomas F, Bayley, of Liverpool; G. T. Sled. family, of Cinoinnati; Pir. Mills and wife, of Rs Boma, Iiieow: F. De Long, of San ). Hartl nm, an 5 land, of Virginia, ry: Fh ibe Anter Havens, |. Hol- Wrirrixe A Stave to Dmart.—At Charleston, 8. C. ‘white woman named Hortger, convicted a) death of a tlave by severe wi ing, hae been and imprigoned eighteen wee man and the $500 Our Hong Kong Correspondence. ‘Ussrep Staves Sreampr Niscana, } Ar Sea, Deo. 16, 1860. f Departure from Hong Kong—Embarkation of Minister Ward and Swite—Keturn of Troops from Pekin—Lok—A | Chinese Auction Reom—The Buyers—@haractevistics of the Chinese—Fircign Influencet—Americam Enterprise in China—The City ef Canton—The Eyfects of the Chinese War— Description of Chinese Houses and f-mpl-s—Annuse- ‘ments and Vices of the People—The Courts of Justice Oruel Treatment of the Prisonery—Progress of the Mis sionary Schools—Movemenis of the Alles—American Inte- rests in Ohina, de., de. On the 15th of December we took our departure from Hong Kong, haying on board his Excollenay Mr. Ward, who is returning home after an absence of two years, having successfully fulfilled the object of bis mission and gained a peaceable entrance into the city of Pekin. The aflairs of the Legation have Deen left in charge of the Flog Officer of the squadron, mach to the annoyance of the editorial fraternity of this tight little colovy, who seem to consider the ancient skipper but little skilled in diplomatic arts. Nor does Mr. Ward escape their wrathful indignation for leaving his post without having first asked their consent. When his Excellency Mr. Ward touched the deck of the Niagara the American flag was unfurled at the main, a national air was played and a salute tired. In passing out of the harbor ‘‘Hail Columbia” was given by the band of a French frigate, and responded to by ‘“Partant Pour le Syrie.” ‘The port presented a most lwely appearance, and wae lit erally crowded with British, French and American vessels of war and merchant ships. The conquering troops from the Peiho and Pekin were daily returning in tho trans- porta, laden with loot, consisting of golden idols, precious stones, mandarin silks, and costly furs, stolen from the summer palace of the Emperor. Many curtous anecdotes are told of adventures, dangers and hardships, in thie brief but inglorious war, The French division of the army first reached the palace, and closed the gates upon their ally, which much enraged our Cousin John, who fumed and snorted like the most savage of the bovihe spe- cies; but it made no impression on the mercurial Cra- paus, who refused them admittance, until they had selected the choicest of the spoils, opima spolia belli. The auction rooms at Victoria were filled with this loot, which was advertised as arti- cles saved from the Imperial pa'ace, amongst which was a watch presented by George III., of England, to the Emperor of China, The purchasers wore princi- pally Chinamen, and the prices brought were fabulous, It is more than probablo that many buyers were “sold,”” ‘as the old auction dodge was resorted to, and specimens of vertu and bijouterie were offered which, but for tho eclat of Pekin, would bave found oo purchasers. In the eyes of a Chinaman anything that has belonged to the Emperor seems invested with an almost priceless value. ‘The immense quantities of silks, orapes and satins which were found in the vast buildings enclosed within the walls of the palace constitute a portion of the tribute which is exacted from the manufacturers. Those which we saw were rich and beantiful, but somewbat injured by the rough usage of the plundorers. Cuatly robes of sable, ermine and silver fox, from Siberia and the Amoor, were hung about the rooms in the richest profusion, while vases of the rarest and most antique porcelain, images and idols of gold, silver and jade stone were promiscuously scattered in every direction. It was, indeed, a fairy sight, and forcibly impressed the mind with the grandeur and gorgeousness of Kastern palaces. ‘The assembled crowd, composed of the owners of the ‘loot’ which was exposed for sale, pur- chasers, would-be purchasers and lookors on, presented a picture full of interest. There were Parsees, Chinere, Sepoys, Lascare, English, French and Amoricans, offering a variety of costumes, complexions and facial angle rarely to be met in the samo limited enclosure, and sel- dom anywhere teen, except in such commopolitan cities as Gibraltar and Courtantinople. The Chinaman is ® merchant by instinct, and the cautiousners and sagacity which be displays in making his bids, show that ne could scarcely become the vic- tam of the most cunning and the least gcrupulous of tho Poter Punks of Broadway or Chatham street. To polities he is a +tranger, and is willing to leave the affairs of go. vernment in whatever hands he may find them. The rebels are the tools of foreigners, who have incited them to subvert the throne and change the dynasty, and whon- ever on the eve of success, have traitoroualy opposed them, lest the paramount intereat of — trade should be damaged, and they should cease to enjoy their opium cum dignitate, The crimson tlag of England has in very deed reaped a rich harvest o° Diood and treasure in this distant land, and there has been no from tho men in petticoats, or the women in breeches, who hold their orgics at Exeter Hall. Memorial w ndows, commemorative of trifling in. cidents in the lives of ‘worse than tritlera, purchased with the blood of Christian and patriotic Chinese, adorn the churches of Christian Er gland, and are regarded as Storied windows richly dight, Pouring in religious light. During our visit of ten days at Hong Kong we mado a trip in the American steamer Whito Cloud to Canton, and ‘& more perfect and well arranged river boat it was nover our good fortune to meet. The pasenger and freight trade on the Pearl river is monopolized by American ves- sels, and on the coust the Yan-tzeo has no su- perior. We made the passage to Canton, a dis tance of ninety six miles, in seven hours’ and a half. After ‘paseing the Boca igris, marks of the desoluting ravages of the late war were seen on every side, in the crumbling fragments of colossal forts, the dilapidated ruins of the most stately yamuns, ‘and the tottering walls of the most venerable temples, On the day following our arrival, with a miesionary guide, (Mr. B.,) well known for his urbanity, kindness and courtesy, as well as for bis intimate acquaintance with the Canton dialect, we crossed from the Honan sido of the river and entered tho once forbidden gates of the commercial metropolis of China. Tho streeta inside the walls differ but little from those without; they are mostly narrow, slippery, guneven, badly paved, and with. out trotews. gates are massive, built of wood and iron, and in the days of cata- pults and battering rams woukl have made powerful resistance. The sbope aro small, and in their outward configuration ciffer as little, the one from the other, as do the almond eyed and pig-tailod race who oceupy them. Distinct quarters of the city are alloted to the sale of different articles of merchandise, and cach shop deals only in its own specialty. Much order and stern 1 in the conduct of their busi- fize, or one price, is utterly ig- nored. No man of the smallest experience in dealing with Chinamen ever thinks of giving much more than one-half of the price originally asked. We entered but one of their boutiques. The speciality was fans, of the most fanciful patterns, made of ivory, exquisitely carved, sandal wood most pun; ly fragrant; feathors of every hue and tint, rivaling in their beauty and perfection the ahanicos of Castille or tho evniails of Paris. The or residences of the officials of the highest Bow occupied by the Allied Commissioners. The one in whicn the Imperial Commissioner Yeh ro- sided was burned down by the troops on entering tho city. They are vast piles of builaings, of the Chi- nese order of architecture, situated within spacious courte, planted with venerable and majestic banyans and the tall and graceful bamboo. Giant warders guard the entrance to these courta, and are probably the progenitors of the Gog and Magog 80 familiar to London- ers; the family ‘resemblance, at least, is most re- merkable, We visited three of them, and from their vastness caw nothing particularly to admire. Their internal arrangcroent bas doubtless undergone strange alterations since the occupancy of the invaders. The tempies are rout, and, like the yamuns, are epacious and surrounded by ‘gardens, Images the most grotesque and revolting, fitted only to inapire with horror and disgust the rational mind, adorn the altar, and are the objects of worship. Ip one temple there are no leas than five hundred of these brazen idola, each one vieing with the othor in {te impersonation of the horrible. That of Confutzeo contains but one idol—that of the founder of the Chineso religion—the expression of which indicates thought, culture and benevolunee; and this was the prin- cipal target at which was discharged the destructive shells of the Allies; and, strange as Is appeared to the worsbippere, the sanctity of the image a not protect it from ihe usual effect of heavy shot. ravages commit ted during that fearful bombardment still rematn unee- paired. At Honan, on the north #ite of the river, is the most venerable and etately of there beathen fanes, covering more than ten acres of ground, and containing’ scores of prieste, wno lewd a monastic life—indolent, monotonous and profitlese, Trivmphal archos, erected in honor of heroic deeds, realor imaginary, occur at frequent intervals, and im part a Classic interest w the weary sameness of the and narrow streets. Near to one we visited the residence of a Tartar colonel, an acqcaintance of Mr. B. Hie re- colved us with much cordiality and politeness, intro- cveed ua to one of bis wives (tho least handsome, in charity, we su '). and offered us some tea. The old man bitterly bewailed tho fate of his fallen country, and complained of bis poverty and advancing ola age. His sons, two noble looking fellows, were his jewels, and fighting quails bia capecial weakness. During the whole of our visit he held one of theee birds in his hand, which he valued at thirty dollars, while an older one, which he had ina cage, could not be bought for two hundred. Fighting quails and crickets isan old and favorite amuse. ment with the Tarters, and large sums aro bet on the re sult of these contests, Gambling en4 opium smoking are the two principal vices which prevail in thia country. ‘The love of ardent spirits is not natural with them, nor has it yet been acquired. After taking leave of the Co! and leaving our carde with him, which scems to bean Oriental custom, we went tothe Pun-yu District the usual number ' boys, who frequent such places in our country, w . A writ- ful om the table of the an particulars of the crimes rf ie prin. oners, and of which rt je su) to be }-- No proof to }, but full oon- fasion is insisted on, To deny i# to be contumacious, pot on ex; of the law, for there is no lap tho in he law steal) in China the legal proteanog is ubksown, There are no barristers, attorneys or ooun- tall, toes and thumbs to an inclined pline, which was firmly secured to a solid post, and in this position, @.- abie 10 move, he was erdered to be kept until eo: fession should be made. This pupishment, although ex- quisitely painful, was mild in comparison with many otner® ipfiicted, such as breaking the ankles by heavy blows, beating the face with what much resembles the sole of a coarse , and the bastinado w the back eno bottoms of the feet. One of the prisosers tried was cbarged with kidnapping, & crime which has its ori in the nefarious coolie trace, and one for which ponisbment is invariably death by decapitation. Dur. ing these examinations the judges amoked their pipes | and drank their tea, looking as Sapient as owls, if not as harmless as doves. A more agreeable visit was made to rome of the mis. sionary schools. Included among the number was that of the wife of the Rev. Mr. Bonney, # daughter of the brave and gallant General Solomon Van Repsselaer, of Albany, and we were much pleased with the proficiency shown by the pupils in reading and singing. respectable Chinese lacy, with the most diminutive fect, assisted in the duties of the school The scholars were all girls, from six to fourteen years of age, and were remarkably heat in their drees and correct in their deportment. devotion of Mrs, B. to the cause in which she is engaged, involving as it does such sacrifices as separation from Kindred and home and a residence in @ distant and hea- then land. is eminently worthy of all praise. In the upper part of the city there is a hospital, under the charge of Dr. Wong, a native Chinese, who was educated in Scotland, which affords relief to many of the suffering sons of humanity with which this teeming land abounds, and there is no race of men who submit more ssively to medical regimen, or who more patiently en- fe the most acute sutferings of disease. They look upon death with allthe stoiciem of the fatalist, and endure pain with all the heroiem of the martyr. ‘The walls which surround Canton are twenty-five feet: high and twenty feet broad. A five storied pagoda is ‘built on the northeastern wall, and is now occupied as a barrack by the Allied troops. We went to the top of it and enjoyed a commanding view. Here was quartered a Britich regiment, preparing to embark for home, after an absence of ten yeurs in India and China. came out eight hundred strong and return with but two od of their original num! Buch ia the life of the “bold soldier boy.” The day now being nearly ended, we took Our sedans, passed out at the western gate, visited the site of the new factories, and then took a san-pan for the hospitable residence of Mr. ©. Perry, the American Consu!; and thus ended the labors of one day in Canton, ¢ following morning we left for Hong Kong, in the American steamer Willamette, owned and commanded by an old mesemate, orce an officer in the navy. She is | ® peat and weil ari boat, and brought us safely to our aneborage early in the afternoon. A day or two previous to our departure for home there were unpleasant rumors in reepect to the troops left at Tien. tain, to the effect that they had been by the Chinese. The nows came overland, not recetye much credence. The French were to resume their ‘unfinished ‘business’’ in China, and it is the general belief that the Emperor intends to extend his influence im the Fast. The barmopy which exists between the Al- is of the chat and chirn heiew | 80 quaintly and fre- quently referred to in family squabbles. ‘Our squadron, consisting of the sloope Hartford, John Adams and steamer Saginaw, was at Hong Kong when we loft; the Dacotah steam sloop we ‘and spoke, all well, in the Straits of Malacca. he bad boon detained at Ceylon repairing her be geen in the 18th Mr. Ward embarked at Aden on board the steamer for Suez and ¢he Mediterranean, ac- companied by his secretary, Mr. Blanchard, Col. Ripley, U. 8. A., and Dr. Woodworth, U.8.N. The | omyge tri- umphs achieved by the American Minister, his visit to Pekin, his satisfactory adjustment of tho Custom House diffieultics, whereby American interests are controlled by ry and not by foreigners nominally appointed by the Chinese, but in reality by the Fnglish, and the fact that he was the first to carry a Lief lor g te Peiho into the sacred city, wearing on its broad folds no such humiliating inscription as ‘tribute bearer,” as did the British ensign in the expeditions of McCartney and Amherst, are sources of national pride, and attest tho wisdom of the policy of our government, as wellas the ability and decision of the distinguished diplomatist to whem the exeoution of it was entrusted. Literary Intelligence. The book of the season is ‘‘Motley’s History of the United Netherlands,” of which the New York Mercantile Association took two hundred ahd fifty copies and the Brooklyn Association thirty. We shall outdo Mudie yet in this country. He took 1,500 copies of Motley. Apropos of history, the fifth volume of ‘Macaulay's England” is in the Harpers’ press. It was nearly com- pleted before Lord Macaulay died. His sister, Lady frevelyan, put the finishing touch to the work. Asmall Kibrary of travels awaits the return of good times and the settlement of political disputes to make its appearance before the public. Africa, of course, occupies the leading place. First we have Duchaillu—Gorilla Duchaillu, as the boys call him, His “‘Fquatorial Africa” will be forthcoming this spring. Hie bas gone to England to superintend the publication of his beok there, and to ecll several tons of gorillas, hip- popotamuses, &c., &., to the British Museum. Then comes Burton, whose “Lake Regions” have already run through one edition. He writes that he likes the American edition of his travels better than the Fnglish one. A Dr. Davis, Fellow of ever ®0 many learned socicties, publishes an account of a government expedition for the exploration of the site of ancient Carthage—very learned and ponderous, no doubt. Another interesting book of travel which will shortly appear will be “Sewell’s Ordeal of Free Labor in the Weat Indies,” 4 thorough and exhaustive survey of the subject, based upon two years’ travel, and a carefal analysis of statistics. Miesionaries—cepecially Raptiste—will be pleased with “Mr. Gouger’s Narrative of bis Captivity in Birmah,” while the public at large cannot fail to be amused with “Lord Kennedy's Seasons with the Sea Horses,” which is very cleverly illustrated An important work, which is now in course of publica- tion by the Harpers, is “Holmes? System of Surgery.” It will be completed in four volumes, and will do for sur- gery what Copeland has done for medicine. The series of translations of the classics published by the same firm has just been enriched by Buckley’s trans- lation of the “Odyssey,” the “Dliad” appeared some time ogo. We hear that these translations are a success, Students of a younger growth will find some really charming pictures in the “Children’s Picture Books.” Novel writers are busy. Thackeray is engaged on his new serial, “The Adventures of Philip,” which appears simultaneously in his magazine, the “Cornhill,” in London, and in ‘‘Harper's Magazine” here. Dickens’ “Great Expectations” in the same way appears in his “All the Year Round” and in “Harper's Weekly.”’ Miss vans, the authoress of “Adam Bode,’’ ie writing a novel for “Harper's Maguzine.”” Trollope’s ‘Frawley Parsonage’? and Shirley Brooks’ “Silver Cord’’ will both be iesued ehortly by the Harpers in book form. We hear that Georgo W. Curtis’ “Tramps” and Lieut. Henry A. Wise’s “Captain Brand,’”’ which appeared last year in “Harper's Weekly,” will be published this spring in volumes. ‘yan Har- rington,”’ George Meredith's clever novel, which saw the light in “Once a Week,’’ has already been published, “The Reason Why: General Scicnce’’—A careful collec- tion of some thourands of reasons for things, which, though generally known, are imperfectly understood; “The Biblical Reason Why’’—A hand book for Biblical students; and “The Reason Why: Natural History’— Giving reasons for hundreds of facts in connection with zoology, and throwing light upon the pecaliar habits and inatinets of the various orders of the animal kingdom— are a portion of the popular ‘Reason Why’Serics,”” iasued by Dick & Fitzgerald, and the publiehers intend that the “geries,’’ when completed, shall supply all the “reasons”? which the human mind has discovered for the varied and interesting phenomena of nature. Fach work is com- plote ingiteelf. Copper Coin. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD, The individual who avails himself of tho anonymous signature of A Victim,” in your issue of yesterday, displays ignorance in his communication, The actual cost of my metal business cards is moro than a cent, aa 1am prepared to prove, and whatever be thelr compoat- tion, none but an ignoramus would assert that they are * of iron, slightly washed with copper.” If “ Victim? considers himeelf a loser, won't he say to what amount he 1# discommoded, and { will freely reimburse him, SAMUEL H. BLACK. _—_—_—— Arrivals and Departures, ARRIVALS, New Onteans anp Havana—Steamabip Bienvillo— Thompson, Robert xe, R. xwell, W Y Talboy, HH tun nett, BA Hutchinson, Thi A Harrie, Ou Frenevo, rw’ Dyer ard i ay. 2 Tian "vrs re Bos ast, a rs im and son, Duh, lady, child and servant; Mme A Zanf rabb and (wo children, Missen M and J Macaulay, Bitincain, pt Lawless, Mrs Bulloch, child and servant, Mr B me Mise irving, Fox,’ Jebn Willem M a a ir y ‘Mmitb, Mrs MA Kastman, @ Bupray, Wm A Gellaily, T Carbonell, J.C Laughton, & Richten aw SuseRety eaten deo Reet Me fcr ye ron. b Barey, @’ Bilenwauger, ‘J Mason, D Bncoursn, Mz Porter, wife and daughter: V. Amat and lady, (i Lifold, Gonzales, T Amith, wife and child; WU ; Mr Purdy, Haury, 6 W Wooley, J Long, Mra Wood, Coming, wire and Onughier FD Wandall and lauy, Mr flolder, PF Mare, FJ Howes, W K Cade. Savanxan—Stoamsbip Keystone Stato—Mies R Stanley, H © Beate, John ‘Ryan, R Bartlett—and 13 in the steerage, Kixastox, Ja—BSchr Blondel—Jas Nickerson. Livrnroor—Steamabip America, at Halifax—Mr Poster aan inehin, Generesut ghar Ma Gyaity, Warren, ‘Kevneatd Me: Heraney? hon wid Her heonn, ecb in Bese, Coley. Jo rowiey, ieeworth, Greenhalgh, Hughes, Devonport, isthe erties tame iced ¢ D ler, lees Conbor, Ht Loventhal and four childres—-and ten 5 Fine Arts. ‘The sceond reception of the New York artists took plaeo on'Thursday evening at Dodworth’s Building. Theroome were, a8 esual, uncomfortably thronged, these reunion betng all the vogue amongst our fashionable people, The show of pictures was,on the whole, a good one, though we should have been glad to have seen some of oar leads ing names in the world of art better represented. Amongst the pictures moet admired was a beautiful fe- male head by Huntington, so spiritually treated that the question suggested itcolf whether it was a portrait or @ dream of the artist, and several other works of a similar character by Lang, Stone and Baker. Eastman Johnsom exhibited one of his interiors, handled with al} the viger, of the French school. Thomas Hicks had a small pictur@ distinguished for its simplicity and delicacy of sentiment. Amongst the other works, pictures by Kensett, the tw Harts, Bierstadt, Hubbard, Hazeltine and Gray, attracte & good deal of attention, De Haas in engaged on another large marine piece for the Academy exhibition. His last work, “Off Newport, Rhode Island,” has been purchased by Mr. Belmont. Gifferd bas on his easel « large picture he calls Kat- terskill Clove, Catskin. It Tepresents a twilight seene. ‘The eun 4s just einking behind the, peaks of the mountain, and balconies of amber and gold clouds are filling tha beavens with a deep, transparent light. Deep, solemay shadows are spreading down the mountain aides, over the dark forest, and into the deep gorge that separates it, through whieh a streamict playfully meanders, and is lost among the bold rocks of the foreground. The coloring and effects in this picture are gorgeous in the extreme, very different from those delicate landscapes with gloomy atmospheres heretofore produced by tha same hand. The changes of the hues from pale to deep. or solemn bluc, as these shadows deepen into night in the gorge, are handled with skill, and the effect is truly grand and solemn. The sturdy trees in the foreground, too, exhibit same clever painting. Hubbard is at work on a charming little landscape, “Mist on the Mountain,” representing a scene near Rat- lard, Vermont. There are great delicacy of expreasion and tenderness of feeling in this picture, and indeed in all thas ‘Mr. Hubbard paints. Church is busy among the “Icebergs,” a large, cold picture of ice in its majesty, and ao true to the reality that one gets chilled looking at it. Mignot migrated into Jersey last summer, and hae been doing something extensive with the socpery of thas distant and unpoetical region. He has just produced @ little gem of a picture representing @ bit of scenery om tho Passaic—a soft, sunny landscape, with sunbeome dancing on the water, the foliage in calm repose, and tha sky so tender and natural. The motion of ths clon is, too, is cleverly handled ; it also possesses fine qualities of color, On his eatel is a large picture he calle “ Tha Jersey Campagna.”” The time is evening, and he hea managed to invest a Jersey landscape with all tha richness of herbage dnd refulgence of sky that characterized his pictures ef South America. An im- mense plain, rank with rich herbage and interspersed with streams, stretches far away into the distance, an@ is bounded by two ridges, which pilgrims to Newark will ‘at once recognise as flanking the Raritan. The perspec- tive of this picture is cleverly handled, and the sky #3 full of rich color. It is refreshing to find our best artists giving more attention to subjects nearer home. Shattuck has finished several small landscapes, mark- ed by that tenderness and delicacy of foliage for which his pictures aro celebrated. “Shower at Sunset” ie the name of a large picture now on his easel. The deep, dark storm is just gathering in leaden clouds over a charming landscape, rich with the foliage of August, and the ram has begun to fall fast. A mumbor of deer have advanced to the river side, and stand alarmed at the gathering storm. It is a good picture and worthy of the artist. Haveltine has also been doing Jersey extensively, but in a very different locality from that in which Mr. Mignoé got his studies. In trnth, it may be said they have worked Jersey at both ends. Mr. Haseltine’s labors were confined to the vicinity of the Water Gap and Upper Delaware. ‘His large picture for the season, and which he has now on his easel, is called the ‘Willow Swamp.” A sort of lagoon, haif emerged, stretches away into the distance, and is dotted here and there with picturesque old willows, painted with great minuteneas and fidelity to nature: cattle are cooling themselves under the shade of these venerable old trees. The sky and waterare particularly well handled. Mr. Hazeltine, though young, has painted some charming pictures, and the “Willow Swamp” will ‘add to his reputation. Rouse, whose crayon heads are #0 famoos, bas just finished two that are well worth seeing, and do credit to the master hand that drew them. Whitteredge is engaged on two large pictures for tha exhibition. Lang has just finished a picture representing another phase in the life of the unfortunate Mary Queen of Scots. It represents Mary on the night before her execution, sur- rounded by her maids of honor and other attendants, among whom she is dividing her personal effects. The grouping is extremely good, the tigures well drawn, and the tone subdued and impressive. It is one of Mr. Lapg’s most effective pictures, and will soon be on ex- hibition for a few days. Kensett is painting a coast view—#oft, dreamy, and full of sentiment; in a word, one of those tender bits of shore and sea for which Kensett is 80 famous, and has no equal in this country. Bristol bas been doing Florida extensively, and any one who has visited that at present foreign region cannot fail, on viewing the pictures in Mr. Bristal’s studio, to be impressed with the fidelity to nature with which he has painted the scenery and atmospheric effects common to East Florida, A picture now on his easel represents a scene on the St. Johns river, and ie characterized by the richness of foliage and marvellous atmospheric effvotg which there excite the admiration of the stranger. A steamer is gliding up the broad, bright river, ite banks covered with the most luxuriant and bright colored fo" linge, and the big branching live oaks, hung with dark? treiling mors, swaying gently in the wind, shed an air of poetical melancholy over the whole. The aky in tha west is all aglow with crimson clouds, and the dsep red sun is going down behind bank of dark foliage. So well are the clouds and shadows managed, that you fancy you can recognise the cuddenness with whish darkness follows daylight in that region. Jerome Thompson has been spreading over an immense amount of canvass lately. Not less than four large pice tures now hang finished in his studio, any one of which would make the reputation of an or- dinary painter. The ‘Turnpike Bridge” ie a bold picture, full of rural life and scenery. The “Olid Oaken Bucket” is iDustrative of Woodworth’s famous song, and is one of the artiat’s best pictures, ‘ Misty Morning” is @ clever picture, representirg a farm on a foggy morning, and has some good painting in it, the landseape part especially. The bull might have been ieft out without disadvantage. Leup, whoo portraits have attracted so much atten tion recently, bas several ine portraits of females, just finished, One of a young lady of Bristol, Peansytvania, attracted much attention at the Iast reception of the artists. Mr. Loup combines the ekill of catehing a life like likeness with that of giving the character, so far aa it can be developed, im the face. He is also clever in the bandling of color, and hie flesh tints are almost perfect. The portrait of abandeome woman by Leup is some thing to be admired and remembered. Rawatone, a clever young artist, just struggling into notice, has several pictures finished and on the easel, representing coast ecents in Maine, and scenes in tho vicinity of New York harbor, all poeseseing considerablg merit. Letter from Ex-Gevernor Gist ef South Carolina. ‘The following letter has been sent to a citizen of Bow ton :— Pefore this reaches you b’ood may be shed in Charleston pan wiil not surrender it to the State anchor! Governor has been denounced afl over the State for de- laying this tong, and be cannot wait mach . we to have @ bloody civil war, or will the sense the conser vative North prevail and the South be perm ted to part with ber late confederates im peace? can be no reconstruction of the inte Union. The border States may refuse to go with the cotton States, but will eventualy joim them. A common awe the whole South, and God alone knows what is. We may be everrun ana conquerred, but in the justice ef eur enuse, we consider anything and im herse! ia in anking jane or Cuber Wo visit your country, and de wcll to pee you. Mi what institutions we please, unmolested iy South: Carolina, by Ryd z her institutions, would ver: , and ‘Tae Waarmen ar nim Sourn.—At & C., lat rer : tnd strawbersien were tetpates that about Spin i ao Fatt