been described by the stinging language of Lord Beaumont. "Such fraternal love, such brotherly protection as France was now extending to Rome, had never been seen since the days of Cain and Abel."

A letter-writer from London, remarks:

"There are not many professed Socialists in England, but the elementary rudiments of their doctrines are practically recognized here to a far greater extent than in the United States. Here we have public baths and wash-houses erected by snbscription for the use of the people at a low rate of charges; im

French Army. The final result is still unknown, though at first the French were successful.

The correspondent of the Times disposes as follows of the calumny which charges the Republic with maintaining itself against the real wish of the people, who are falsely said to long for the return of the Pope. This writer is not partial to the Roman Republic:

"As a lover of truth and inquirer into facts, I cannothelp being struck by a singular circumstance that attends this invasion. Notwithstanding that the French Government has deceived all the other Powers, parties to the Congress at Gaeta, as

mense lodging houses, replete with comforts and conveniences, well as trifled with its engagements to the Pope, still it must be

ereeted not for the sake of profit, but for the benefit of the peo- presumed that the expedition to Rome has been made, not only ple; clubs, in which the members enjoy all the luxuries of prince- for the purpose of protecting "the legitimate influence of France," ly establishments at a moderate expense; friendly societies, but also for the restoration of Papacy, whether spiritual or temthe members of which guarantee each other support in sickness poral; or both. It has taken place in the belief that a strong reand old age; mutual insurance societies, savings banks and actionary party existed in Rome, as well as in the provinces; trades-unions on a gigantic scale. In those respects our people and devoted, as the people were supposed to be to Pio Nono, it are greatly in advance of yours, but I hope to see you entering was expected that thousands would have availed themselves of upon the same career, and know that if you once begin with the opportunity to declare openly in his favor. During three

vigor and determination you will soon overtake and outstrip us. Let these important subjects be examined and discussed by your newspapers, instead o the petty and trumpery matters which now occupy their attention, and then the industrious classes, and indeed all classes, will eagerly enter upon the new career of improvements."

The affairs of FRANCE have assumed an unusual interest since our last advices. The debates on the Roman question have been made the occasion for a signal manifestation of public opinion. In the Legislative Assembly, the impeachment of the President was moved by Ledru Rollin, on account of the attack on Rome He was not sustained in the motion and asserted from the tribune, "The Constitution has been violated, and we will defend it by every possible means, even by arms." This was the signal for a general explosion. The friends of Constitutional liberty assembled for deliberation. An appeal to the people was agreed on by acclamation. A public manithe immediate festation of popular feeling was

re

sult. Assemblages formed in the streets, and by eleven o'clock on the morning of the 12th ult., there were more than one hundred and fifty thousand men collected in one of the principal places of the city, among whom were three thousand National

weeks after the landing of the French the gates of Rome were unclosed, and the provinces have been free of the armed bands attached to Mazzini, and the anti-Papal party. Still not a single man has joined the French camp, and not one Roman, either of the city or of the country, from Bologna to Terracina, has taken up arms for the Pope. Where, then, is the reaction, or the reactionary party? It is neither seen nor heard.-Are we not, therefore, entitled to inquire if it in reality exists, or if there be any person anxious for the restoration of church government beyond the immediate influence of the cardinals at Gaeta? I fear the European Catholic Powers have been acting all this time on false data, and have been confounding two things that are essentially different. I mean the return of the Pope himself, and the restitution of the Government of Cardinals. The one is still possible, though the French expedition and the loss of life at Rome convert the love of the people for the person of the Pope into a feeling of a very opposite character; but the other is quite impossible, and the sooner the great Powers understand that fact the better it will be for the welfare not only of the Ro man Catholic religion, but of Christianity in general. At such a moment as the present we must not be deaf and blind, and I am convinced that church government, as it existed, cannot be re

Guards in full uniform. While this immense body of citizens stored at Rome. We had an arrival of 2,000 men from Toulon were moving toward the Hall of the Assembly, they were char- last night, as well as of an immense quantity of munitions of war. ged by the troops; no resistance was made; and by half past The whole French force now in the Roman State must amount three o'clock, the gathering was generally dispersed. Several to 28,000 men. The Spaniards were at Terracina when I last persons were wounded by the onset of the military, Stephen heard of them. About 300 French subjects, now at Rome, have Arago amang the number. The next day, strong measures were adopted by the government. Several of the leading democratic presses were seized and their Editors arrested. An inflated proclamation was issued by the President, expressing his horror at the popular movement, which he describes as a revolt against a Government founded on universal suffrage.

Marshal Bugeaud is one of the victims of the cholera, he was in his sixty-fifth year. "Ferocious and unscrupulous, he began life as a private soldier, and was made a corporal on the field of Austerlitz. Early in the reign of Louis Philippe he was appointed Governor of the citadel of Blaye, where the Duchesse de Berri was imprisoned; and being afterwards taunted that, in his devotion to the monarch, he had consented to become a jailer, he shot in a duel the unfortunate author of the remark, and subsequently rose at Court to still greater favor. His remorseless services in Algiers completed his honors. He was always strongest, however, on the strongest side, and although the last marshal created by Louis Philipe, he was the first to recognize the Republic. The final wordshe uttered on his deathbed, although merely referring to the nature of the attack, were impressive at the close of such a life- I am a lost man.'"

AT ROME, the republicans have again been attacked by the

been taken under the protection of the British flag, I am told by order of Lord Palmerston. The Austrians are not advancing upon Rome. Their force is altogether directed towards Ancona,

The intelligence from Austria, is favorable to the Hungarians At Vienna the government are in a state of complete paralysis The Austrian and Russian commanders were quarrelling about precedence, and no decesive steps were in contemplation.

M. VATTEMARE wishes to place in the "American Library," which is now being formed in the City Hall, at Paris

"A COLLECTION OF AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS,
Presented to the City of Paris,
By the Journalists of the United States.
July 4th, 1840."

He will thank all editors and publishers to send to the "Boston Daily Bee" (the editor of which has undertaken to form the collection) a copy of their paper published on the 4th of July, 1849, with a copy of each semi-weekly and weekly which they issue during the first week in July. Papers published in other American nations, and old or rare newspapers will be also thankfully received. Acknowledgments will be made through the Bee of all donations received.

Col. Stevenson writes home as follows, respecting the present THE ship Arkansas, Capt. Philip W. Shepherd, sailed from this condition and future prospects of his regiment: "About the time port for California, on the 26th ult. She carries out an Associaof the sailing of the volunteers under my command, from New tion of Adventurers called the "California Mutual Benefit and York, it was the fashion to abuse us all, and the only credit Joint-Stock Association," of which Dr. D. W. RANDLE of Keoawarded me, was for relieving the city of a thousand knaves and kuk, Iowa, is President. The principal object of the Association vagabonds. We are now out of service, officers and men, and I is mining and trading, and combined with this, is the support of can therefore now speak of all as they deserve as I have found a Christian Missionary in California. The Rev. Calvin Lathrop, them, and as they are at this time, and I will commence by saywho goes out as Chaplain of the Company, proposes to engage ing that I do not believe the same number of men were ever so in Missionary labors, after his arrival in that country. He will indiscriminately collected together, and embarked either as sol- be joined by two or three other Missionaries, who expect to rediers or emigrants, who combined so much character for honor ceive a part of their support from the Company. They take out and integrity, who possessed more useful knowledge and intelli- a quantity of Bibles, Testaments, books and tracts, to aid the gence, from the learned professions to the artizan, mechanic purposes of the mission, most of which are donations from ben. and laborer; and, as an evidence of this, I unhesitatingly declare evolent societies in this city. The Association numbers seventythat at this time the most respectable and prosperous lawyers, six members. Besides them, the ship takes out thirty-six other doctors, merchants, clerks, and mechanics in California, are passengers, including six children. Of this whole list, eight are

those who composed the first New York Regiment of Volunteers under my command; and I do not believe there are ten of the regiment who will not compare well with men of their class in any part of the United States. True, none have had an opportu

ladies, which is the largest number that has left this port for California. A sad accident occurred to one of the passengers on Monday. The Arkansas was lying outside the Gallego, which was either loading or unloading, and as one of the passengers of

nity to gain laurels at the cannon's mouth, or the bayonet's the former was hurrying across, it being supposed she would point, but the few of those who were in Lower California proved sail that noon, he was struck severely by a large package which themselves brave and gallant soldiers; and, for the length of was being hoisted at the time, and precipitated, head-foremost, service, endured as much as any of their fellow-soldiers in Mexi- about twenty feet into the hold. He received several contusions co. Yet if we have seen no service in Upper California, we have about the head, and his spine was so severely injured that for

made ourselves beloved and respected by the people of the country, by a correct and proper course of conduct, and have, therefore, taught them to regard a union with us as the greatest earthly blessing."

A daily paper of this city ascribes the favorable change in manners to the "influence of a long sea voyage, a strict discipline, and a pork and beans diet." Each of these means of grace is no doubt efficient, when properly applied; but we imagine the saving power in this case came from the enjoyment of freedom and the prospect of "getting a pocket full of rocks." Throw a man on his own resources, and give him a chance to make money, he will behave pretty well, as the world goes.

DEATH AND BURIAL OF EX-PRESIDENT POLK.
Under this head the Nashville True Whig gives some account

of the last hours of Mr. Polk, from which we make the following

extract:

"He retained his consciousness, we learn, up almost to the mo

some time the doctor despaired of saving him. The sufferer, who is an Italian, seemed kept alive with visions of the El Dorado, for he insisted on being taken with them. Fortunately, there was a delay of another day, which helped very materially his recovery. Yesterday, though scarcely able to stir out of one position, he was in very good spirits. He is said to be a man of learning and intellectual acquirements, and exiled lately for his liberal opinions from Rome. He chose to go out in this ship from the religious nature of the passengers, and had recommendations from some of the first men in the country. A small dog kept faithful watch on the sick bed of his master, nor could he

be made to move.

The Sixteenth Annual Commencementof the University of New-York was held on the 21st ult. At about half-past ten the procession was formed by the students, the chancellor, and faculty of professors, who entered the church while the band, under the direction of A. Dodworth, stationed on the left in the rear of the pulpit, played a grand march.

The exercises were opened by reading a portion of the Scrip

ment of dissolution. We saw him at a period when his physi- tures and prayer by Chancellor Frelinghuysen. The band played

cians considered his case very critical. He happened to hear that we were going to Columbia, where his good old mother resides, and sent for us. Upon entering the room he asked us to take a seat by his bed-side, he proceeded in a very calm, deliberate manner to say that the exhausted condition of his body was not alarming to him that he felt satisfied that his earthly career was fast approaching to an end that he wished to send some word to his beloved mother, whe was so unwell, as he understood, that it was probable that she might not be able to come and see him-he spoke of her and other members of the family most affectionately-among other messages delivered in the same calm, resigned tone, he requested us to tell his mother that

a passage from the opera of "Moses in Egypt." The Latin and English salutatories were pronounced, the former by Edward C. Miles, the latter by A. P. Van Gieson.

The addresses were generally of a very fine order. The music was excellent.

MR. JOHN VAN BURE we understand, was invited to deliver an oration on the Fourth of July, at Bridgeport, Conn, and as an inducement to accept tha invitation, was tendered a fee of one hundred and fifty dollars, which, with the invitation, he declined, having other engagements. Free soil stock is ooking up

ANNIVERSARY OF THE LITERARY SOCIETIES OF THE UNIVERSITY.

-The Literary Societies (Philomathean and Eucleian) of the University, celebrated their Anniversary on Tuesday evening of last week at Rev. Dr. Potts' Church. The spacious edifice was filled long before the commencement of the exercises, which were opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. De Witt.

Rev. E. L. Magoon, the Orator of the evening, was introduced to the audience by Chancellor Frelinghuysen; and announced his theme as "The Relation of Mental Glory to Civil Freedom." The Oration was a splendid effort, marked by the peculiar excellences of Mr. Magoon, and was received with universal tokens of approbation. He closed with an earnest exhortation to the young men of the Institution to be full-length mennot half-way members of society; and urged them especially to be Christian men, to regard the signs of the times, and to adopt all measures of true Reform. He took his seat amid a perfect whirlwind of applause.

The Poem was composed by Alfred B. Street, but was delivered by Mr. Gardiner, one of the Alumni of the University, Mr. Street having been detained by illness. His theme was "Our Noble State" and the subject was handled in his usual felicitous manner; particularly those portions which pictured Indian life and manners, in the early history of New York.

"About a year ago we met the Governor on the Railway from Boston to Pittsfield, when the cars were densely crowded with passengers; and being recognized by him, he immediately offered us a seat by his side, and entered into a familiar conversaion with us, on the anti-slavery question in general. It is not so much the mere act of politeness that struck us favorably, but the manner of showing it. With no air of condescension--with no fear of giving offence to those around him by his disregard of American taste, manners and predilections, he seemed to be as easy with a negro by his side, as he could have been by the side of

a white man. We made no mention of this circumstance at the time, because of the possibility of its being charged to our political prejudices; but a like circumstance having occurred within the last few days, the Governor displaying the same urbanity and freedom from caste, has overcome our objection on this score; and we mention the fact with feelings of sincere pleasure, that the Governor of Massachusetts (whatever may be said of him on political grounds) has shown himself infinitely superior to the

THOMAS F. MARSHALL has taken the stump in favor of great mass of praters on American Democracy, equality and in

emancipation in Kentucky. He came in contact a short time since witha pro-slavery clergyman, named John L. Waller, who said in a speech that he did not desire any change in the moral and intellectual condition of Kentucky. Marshall replied that he did not doubt the Rev. gentleman's sincerity, for if he had desired an improvement in the morals of his fellow citizens, he would not have left the pulpit to become a pro-slavery, political candidate; and if the intellectual condition of the people were improved, they would no longer tolerate such a minister as he.

THE CASE OF A. T. WOOD. - If there be no fraud or imposture ithis matter, the case of Wood is of the most extraordinary character. This man, who is a mulatto, is confined in jail at Machias, under a charge of having intercourse with his own lawful wife. The secret is, she is a white woman. Wood was married to his wife on the 2d of May last, in New-Brunswick, by the Rector of St. Stephen's Parish. He has with him the regular certificate of his marriage. There is a law in force in this State which declares such marriages illegal, but this of course only relates to marriages contracted in Maine. Everybody knows that the validity of a marriage depends, not upon the law of the place where the person happens to be, but upon the law of the place where the marriage was contracted. Any other doctrine would lead to the most absurd and deplorable consequences The whole proceeding against Wood, according to the account of it, is of so high handed a character that we cannot resist a suspicion of misrepresentation. No people in their senses would expose themselves to the consequences of so daring an outrage under our laws upon a fellow citizen. Still, if the facts, as stated by Wood, be substantially true, there will come a sorry day of reckoning for the mighty squeamish getters-up of the

persecution.

THE PRESIDENTIAL TOUR. We understand that the President will leave Washington on his tour to the North, about the middle of August. He will proceed from Baltimore to York, and from thence visit Lancaster, Harrisburg, Chambersburg, and the Bedford Springs, Hollidaysburg and Pittsburgh. He will then pass through Ohio to Cleveland, where he will embark for Buffalo, and will be at the New-York State Agricultural Fair at Syracuse on the 10th. From Albany he will proceed east to Boston, and after visiting the capitals of New-Hampshire and Maine, will return south via Providence, New-York and this city, his purpose being to reach Washington about the close of September. [Philadelphia News.

dependence.

PAINFUL INTELLIGENCE FROM BURMAH. - A letter from Dr

Judson, dated March 18, and received at this office by the overland mail and the last steamer, brings the painful intelligence of Mrs. Judson's failing health and critical condition. "Mrs. J." he says, "has been very ill, and still continues so; and, what is worse, I have serious and dreadful apprehensions that she will never be any better. She appears to me to be in a settled and rapid decline; but the doctor is making every effort, and holding strong encouragement that she will recover.

"I write with a heavy heart. A dark cloud is gathering over me; and how dark it will become I know not. But God knows; and he will I trust, bring light out of darkness. His will be done!"

In a postscript added March 23d he says: "Mrs. J. is rather better;" but he indicates no abatement of his fears. [New York Recorder.

Hon. John M. Niles and lady came very near being crushed by the cars on the old West Hartford road, about two miles from the city, on the 25th inst. They were riding in a single carriage The crossing in the woods, and the curve is abrupt. The cars cannot be seen when at a few rods distance. They came round the curve as Mr. N.'s carriage was on the track, and passed as he barely cleared the rails. His horse became very much frightened and broke the wagon, clearing himself from it. The escape from serious injury was very narrow. There is no bell rung or whistle sounded at this crossing, and it is a very gross piece of negligence on the part of this usually well-managed road. It is really one of the most dangerous spots on the line, being near a

curve and in the woods. There have been several narrow es. capes at this place, and there will certainly be a loss of life, if the alarm is not regularly given, as the law requires.

[Hartford Times

It is worthy of remark that in the seventeen villages of Shakers dispersed in different states of the Union, there never has been (as we are creditably informed) a single case of cholera originating among their members. The only cases were of foreign origin-those who have fled thither from city or country. If temperance in all things," cleanliness, good order, quiet and will ever avert the pestilence, the Shakers, and all who may imitate their praiseworthy example in these respects, may be sure of continued exemption.

Town and Country Items.

LAND REFORM IN WISCONSIN. - The Wisconsin Democrat, Rock
County Badger, Waukesha Democrat, Southport Telegraph,
Racine Advocate, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Free Democrat. Wash-

NEWSPAPERS.-There are fourteen Daily Journals published in

our City, all in the English tongue, except one small one in Ger- ington Blade, Fond duc la Jouonal, and our own humble sheet

are some of the papers in this State that support the principles
of Land Reform.-[Ashkash True Democrat.

"OLD WHITEY" COMING. -The following despatch in the Louis-
ville Journal, of the 19th instant, announces the approach of
"Old Whitey," to Washington:

man. Three of them are specially Evening papers, and many if
not most of the morning papers publish Evening Editions. Siz of
them publish Semi-Weeklies, one of them in the Spanish tongue.
One Tri-Weekly is issued in French. There are seventy-three
Weeklies issued here, of which ten ure Weekly editions of Daily
journals. Seven papers are issued every Sunday morning. Four
are printed in the German language; the residue in English.
Twelve are devoted to Religious Intelligence, three of them being
of the Orthodox Congregational or Presbyterian school, and the this morning on steamboat Glencoe, consigned to Dr. Thomas

EVANSVILLE; June 18, 1849.
General Taylor's fidus Achates, "Old Whitey," passed here

other nine of as many different denominations. Thirteen Monthly Wilson, of Louisville.

and eleven Semi-Monthly periodicals are issued-One semi-annu-

ally. Total No. of periodicals issued in this city, One Hundred

and Twenty-one.

The following is said to be the rates of dinner bill furnished

a California pilgrim during a short stay at Rio Janeiro:

ALL FOR LOVE.-A young lad, aged 16 or 17 years, an appren-

tice to a piano-forte manufacturer in the western part of the

city, attempted to commit suicide on Sunday by swallowing a

quantity of laudanum, being moved thereto by having been jilted

by his lady-love, a damsel of "sweet fifteen." An early dis-

covery of the fact and the active means employed by Dr. Porter

who was called in, alone saved the life of the precocious youth.

[Baltimore Patriot.

The Steamer Empire State, of the Fall River line, which was
burned last January, has been restored to her former splendor
by Messrs. Lawrence & Sneeden, at whose yard, near the foot of
Grand street, she is receiving her furniture.

CARRIED OVER THE FALLS OF NIAGARA.- We regret to say
that Miss De Forest, a daughter of one of the most respectable
citizens of Buffalo, fell into the stream at the "Hogsback,"
Thursday evening, and was drowned, together with Charles C.
Addington, a young merchant, who had plunged in to save her.
They were both carried over the Falls.

Mr. Sanborn made quite a lengthy speech in the New-Hamp-

shire Senate in favor of Capital Punishment. It is given at

length in the Reporter. He says, "the good of society demands

the life of the murderer." Such goodness is Mosaic, not Christian.

[Chronotype.

The National Whig, of Washington, whose decease a few

days since was chronicled, was levied on Wednesday last, for

$300 back rent. The property was replivied by the publisher,

Mr. Fenton, and sold the next day at auction. The stock cost
originally three or four thousand dollars-it brought but $1,557
under the hammer. Messrs. Blair and Rives bonght thetr power
press which cost them $1800, for about 1000. The Whig is said
to have been about $8000 in debt.

THE ENGLISH MISSION. - Mr. Abbott Lawrence has accepted

his appointment of Minister at the British Court. He will not

embark, however, until after Summer; probably about the first

of October.

Truly yours,

R. F. Crosby.

We hardly dare to mention a report that was current yester.
day, says the Boston Post, that a man was forced by the water
into the pipes at the reservoir in Brookline, and has not since

been seen.