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BARDSTOWN KY:

Saturday, June 3, 1S53.

"The Doctrines of the revered Washingtonami nis Compatriots."

KKEP THEM BEFORE THE TEOPLE.

"The bosom of America is open to receive, notonly the opulent and respectable stranger, but theoppYessoil, ami persecuted of ALL NATIONS andM,L RKL1G 10 NS, whom we shall welcome to a

participation of ALL OUR RIGHTS AND PRIV-

ILEGES." Washington.

"Equal and exact justice to all men, of whateverreligion, freedom of the press these principles form

the brieht constellations which have gone before ns

and guided our steps tlnoiifrli an age of revolutionand reformation ." Jefferson.

"Our civil rights have no dependence on onr u

opinions, more than our opinions in physicsand "eornetry. To proscribe any citizen as un-

worthy the public confidence by laying upon himan incaoacitv of bcinR called to the ollices of trustand emolument, unless he profess to renounce thisor that religions opinion, is depriving him inju-

riously of those privileges and advantages to which,

in common with his fellow-citizen- s, he has a natu-

ral riirht. It tends also, to corrupt the principles of

the vej-- religion it is meant to encourage, by bri- -'

ng with"!! Cunopoly of worldly honors tliose who'will evteu:iliv profess' and externally conform to

ii. Everv person has an equal J iiri.t to the honorand confidence of his fellow-citizen- s, resulting,NOT FROM BIRTH, BUT IfiOM HIS ACTIONS, and

their sense of them." Jcffcrson.

''The history of the present Kingof Great Britainis a history of repeated injuries and usurpations,all haviog.'in direct object, the establishment of anabsolute 'tyranny over these States. He has en-

deavored to prevent the population of these States,for THAT PURPOSE OBSTRUCTING THELAWS OK NATURALIZATION OF FOREIGN-ERS; REFUSING TO PASS OTHERS TO

THEIR MIGRATION HITHER,and raising the conditions of new appropriations of

land." Declaration of inarpenaiincc.

ifST We publish to-da- y severalvery in-

teresting articles: Hon. R. Wicklitfe's

letter to Hon. Jno. L. Helm; letter from

Joseph Holt, Esq. ; an exposition of the

Signs, Secrets, &c, of the Know Nothings,

bv a member of the order; besides our

usual variety of editorials, communications,

&e. A few extra copies for sale neat-

ly enveloped, at five cents each.

3TThe Lebanon Post says that the

crops of all kinds in that and the adjoining

counties promise to be more abundant than

they have been for years.

S3T We are pleased to see the handsome

and intellectual countenance of our friend,

the gallant Col. Theodore O'Hara, in out

midst. He is recruiting for the U. S. cav-

alry service,and to those patriotic young men

of Nelson who desire to serve their country,

we would say, now's your time.

Mayor Speed, of Louisville, made a

fine speech at the court house on Thursday

evening. Ho was on a visit to this neigh-

borhood on business, and the people would

make him speak. Although but a brief

notice was given, he had a large and en

thusiastic audience.,; ? i

il iini i !nr"'isillf:x- -t t.,,. : iiM-i- .'. fill

Every mail adds to our list. We) think

we can safely say that we have the largest

circulation ever before attained by any po-

litical newspaper published in this place.

And this circulation is not local, but gen-

eral. We have subscribers from all parts

of this State, and from distant States. Nor

is it confined to any party or any sect.

Among onr subscribers are sag nichts andknow-nothing- s, democrats and whigs, Prot-

estants and Catholics, v.ith a pretty smart

mixture of that unfortunate class who have

no religion of any kind, and don't want

any.

Oeediah Garnett, Esq. We remember

seeing Mr. Garnett in the Legislature some

years since, lie was then a true-blu- e whig)

and we are glad to learn that he is still one.

Amidst the general defection of the whigsof Boyle, Mr. Garnett and a few others have

btood true to their ancient landmarks, andhave not been seduced away (save for a briefseason) into the miry paths of Know-Noth-ingis-

Garnett is an "old line whig,"and is running as such for the Legislaturein Boyle county. lie was nominated by a

Union meeting of both whigs and demo,crats who were opposed to know nothing-

ness. When he made the race for a seat in

the Legislature before, he sought the ofiice,

was elected, and made a most excellent and' faithful rcprescstativc. But now the peo-

ple of Boyle have sought him ; in a unionconvention they have nominated him; andafter some hesitation, thinking it his dutyto obey their high behests, he has accepted

the nomination.When " Sam " made his advent in Boyle,

Mr .Garnett wasjmportr.iied (as all whigshave been) to be introduced to him. lieconsented to the introduction, but after see-

ing him and becoming acquainted with hisprinciples, (or rather with his want of prin-

ciple,) Mr. Garnet t cut his acquaintanceand left the order. All honor to him forti. Hope he will be elected by a majorityof live hundred.

McCarty of the Gazette says in substance thatwe are assisted in the conduct of our paper bv boys.In reply to that statement we simply say that Macis guilty of falsehood, either wilfully or unwittingly,and it now depends on his retraction of that state-ment as to what is the real nature of the charge wenow make. Auuricun.

Common report says that not only is theeditor of the American "assisted in theConduct of hi.s paper by Lays, " but thatboys have almost the entire charge of theconcern, editorially, typographically, politi-

cally and ivligiotisly. I'olhssay the cacklingot the concern .sound inure- like the notes ofuuilcjg..d ij...jliv than a n

vctcr.ui ycje. But of coin-- - nil such; .::e incoi ic. i 'I he denial of the editor

l the A in ican i, eiioiiijli for us, and wey retract, explain, lake back,

apoloei.ic, yj e up, and climb down. Our

'uisciooJ " is. not ' willful," bat "nuwit-tnii- ',

" -- hence Ho use to call us out tolirtols.llld collee. T! y cofloi U e i Ion 't likein hot v,e.:u,er. a;id ihe pistols ue don'tlil.f iii anj v, .Milier. JIopo our fVicud is

iSiisiied.

NAZARETH FEMALE ACADEMY.

Nazareth is well known, both at homeand abroad, as one of the best literary fe-

male institutions in the south or west, and

its annual examination and exhibition at-

tract crowds of visiters, not only from theadjacent regions, but also from distantparts of the country.

The examination exercises at this insti-

tution commenced on Monday last, and con-

tinued until Wednesday evening. Thurs-

day was devoted to a public commence-

ment exhibition, and this was the great day

of the week. Of course everybody went

who could get there, and those who couldn'tgo, considered their luck as particularly un-

fortunate. At an early hour the roads tothe academy were covered with carriages,hacks, buggies, horsemen and footmen, all

wending their way to the scene of interestand entertainment. The crowd of visiterswas exceedingly largo, yet there were ac-

commodations for all in the spacious sa-

loons and airy parlors of the magnificentnew buildings which have recently been ad-

ded to the instiutioii.The order of the exercises was as follows:

1st. Music by professors and scholars.2nd. Distribution of Prizes.3d. Music, vocal anil instrumental. .4rh. Reading 'of composition's.

Subject. Writer.The Ppirit of Chivalry, - - Lucy Moss.The Poetry of Life, - - Marij (jay.Literature, - - - - - - Kate Ward.Patriotism, - Mary Carson.The opening page of American History, jVora Bartly.Catherine of EulaliaAragon, - - - - Buard.The Past and the Present, - - Martha Howard.Valedictory, - -- - -- - -- - - Mary like.

4th. Music by Professors and scholars.Cth. Coronation of the Graduates, and

the " Coronation Song : "These crowns for you, fair girls, we weave,A kiss on ev'ry flower we leave ;

And tear drops too, this parting hour,Like dew shall gleam on ev'ry llow'r.

Return fair girls, to friends and home, 'For love will hail your glad return.

As omens bright, these wreaths shall be,On circling joys, on time s wide sea;And though but brief as fading fiow'rThey'll come to glad your ev'ry hour.

Return fair girls, &c.

The flow'rs, as emblems, we have twin'dTo speak your gifts of heart and mind,That, mid the waves of life's dark stream,Like purest gems, shall brightly gleam.

Retutrn fair girls, &c.

Oh ! may the smiles that light your browBe always sweet and bright as now ;

And sorrow from her ravenNo shadow o'er their sunshine fling.

Return fair girls, kc.And when ye stray 'mid other scenes,Oh still recall your youth's fond dreams,And think of friends who love you now,Who twined these crovns, to grace your brow.

Return fair girls, &c.

We have not deemed it necessary to gointo a minute detail of the examinations,

or to give a lengthy description of the com-

mencement ceremonies and incidents. Suf-

fice it to say that the parents and guardians

were well satisfied with the progress of theirlchildren, and wards, and that the public was

delighted with the chaste, beautiful, and

exercises with which they

were entertained on the last day. Wethink we never witnessed a more baafti'.uland interesting scene. The spacious .'rot j

Lr h ynjtaly'-l- fu1!fj,tv.nthuoii.'ttt- - circtsea in evert' ... fl ot win-

taste the pleasant smiles, air J warm co

the music, the el'oquent com-

positions, and the exciting reception of therewards of merit all made up a day to

be thought of and dreamed of in long aftertimes. Their refining influences upon theheart will linger in the memory like thebroken vase of which Tom Moore speaksso touchinglv.

Mr. Bradley, of SomersetThe Danville Tribune a very respecta-pape- r,

when its partisan zeal does not getthe better of its judgment complains thatMr. Woolley did not treat Mr. R.M.Brad-dle- y

very well in his speech at that place.

It appears that this Bradley is trying to be-

come notorious as a know nothing oratorin the fourth district, and was put up toanswer Mr. Woolley at Danville. It is un-

necessary to say that Woolcy wooled him.But the Tribune says that Mr. Woolley

" Entertained the crowd for some fifteen min-utes with an exceedingly disgusting attack: uponMr. Bradley's private character charging him withbeing guilty of acts, of which we presume Mr. W.had himself no knowledge and probably never heardof until posted up in a hurried consultation withpersons who seemed particularly hostile to Mr. I!.As soon as he had ended his uncourteous retort, he"grabbed" up his documents and hurriedly left theroom, not deigning to listen to the defence to onewhom he had publicly and wantonly insulted. Sucha course needs no comment. Wo may add thatMr. Ii. proved some of the charges which Mr. W.made against him, to be false, in less than ten min-utes after they were made, by persons then in theroom."

The editor says that Bradley disproved"some of the charges, that Mr. W. madeagainst him." Wc would like to hearwhat those charges were that were dis-

proved and we should liketo hear thosethat were not disproved. We may havesome proofs to introduce in confirmation ofthese and worse charges, before the case isconcluded and proofs that cannot begainsaved.

Mr. Morrison's Institute.The following are the Graduating Class

and Compositions read, at the commence-ment exercises, of the Bardstown FemaleInstitute:

Miss S. E. Powers, Bardstown, Ky.,' "Salutatory.

MissM. A. Dunn, Bradfordsville, Ky." The cares of Riches are a golden chain,with which we hind ourselves to Earth. "

Miss Anna Kirry, Bardstown, Ky.,"Twilight."

Miss A. K. Dlckwai.i., Portland, Ky.'The world tho' a Desert, is not without

an oasis. "Miss Sali.ir Chamreri.in, Jeffersonville

la. " The apparel off proclaims the man."Miss Euza Robertson, Hodgcnville,

Ky. Chivalry. "Miss S. E. Powers, Bardstown, Ky.

"Liberty."Miss M. E. Stoner, Nelson County, Ky."The gentle Spirit spoke to Man.""Mhs M. E. Stoner. Response to ad-

dress of Principal, to Graduating Class. "

Kissing in all its varieties has been thusdefined : Bush, to kiss; rebus, to kiss again;pltiribus, to kiss without regard to sex;

the hand instead of the lips; blun-derbuss, to kiss the wronrr person: omnibus.

j to kiss all the persons in the room: crebus,:to kiss in the dark; buss the boiler, to kissI the cook.

For the Bardstown Saturday Gazette.

CO 11 11 ESPON DES C E.

Bardstown, June 21st, 1855.' Jfr. Joseph Holt: We are desirous, as

citizens of Nelson County, to understand

the questions which now agitato the public

mind, that we may act with duo enlighten-

ment on the occasion of our right of suf-

frage. Your position, standing, unconnec-

ted with the patty strifes of the day, bestenable you to do justice to the subject, un-

influenced as we believe you to be, by politi-

cal connection or personal aggrandizement.We feel solicitous for the success of theprinciples and sacredncss of the Constitu-

tion, bequeathed us as a legacy, prizedabove all others, by our patriot Sires.Your course through life has been in accor-

dance with those principles. Your abilityand extensive information in regard to gov-

ernment, enable you (when society seems

almost convulsed with the d po-

litical creeds being thrust upon the country,by demagogues,) as a fit representative ofthe patriots that yet live in memory, to ex-

pose the evil effects that will eventually be-

fall our common country, should this mid-

night party succeed. We therefore respect-

fully ask you to address the citizens of ourtown and county at the court house inBardstovVn, on some day. as' soon as convk-nieu- t

to yourself. If agreeable for you todo so, please inform us, that we may makearrangements, and let it be generally knownby our citizens.

Respectfully yours,Richard Walker, W. F. M'Gii.l,John Hunter, John Rowan,Wm. Queen, George Schaur,F. G. Murphy, E. B. Smith,Jas. M. Haydox, John Morton,George E. Wii.lett Chas. IIaydon,Joseph Thomas, J. F. Queen,George Moore, Wm. Murphy,A. E. Rossv, It. L. WlCKIJlTE.II. Mci.i.ican, 1). Robinson,John Robinson, 1). Dougherty,H. M. M'Cracken, J. F. IIaydon,J. E. Lancaster, Uui'.in Speaks,Tiios. M. Crozier, G . W. Shields,C. P. Mattingi.y, T. H. Slaughter.

MR. HOLT'S RESPONSE."Wickland, June 23, 155.

Gentlemen : I thank you for the veryflattering manner in which you have been

pleased to express a desire that I should en-

gage in a discussion of the political ques-

tions of the day, and bitterly do I lamentmy inability to comply with a wish so cour-tousl- y

and kindly made known to me. Cir-

cumstances, however, beyond my controlhave for many years constrained me toabandon public speaking, and a solitarydepartue from the rule prescribed for myself, lias served to make more manifest, thewisdom, if not the absolute necessity of thecourse I have pursued. Be assured then itis from no lack of interest in the pendingpolitical issues that I remain silent amid the

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my lujjii Lauio is not a city, village,or dwelling from the shores of the Atlanticto those of the Pacific that should not hearthe cry " to the rescue ! " But while com-

pelled to leave to others as-- to abler handsthis noble work, I cannot but congratulateyou upon the fact, that champions bold,zealous, triumphant in debate, are everywhere found, doing battle with that unhal-

lowed organziation which, born in the night ,

is laboring amid the lurid light of its darklanterns, to dig from thegrave those princi-

ples of religious intolerance and proscrip-

tion, which our Revolutionary fatherswe had fondly hoped forever.

The signs of the times, too, are full of en-

couragement. In its most exultant mood,amid its profane oaths and mystic orgies,dismay has smitten the heart of the Order,as it has beheld the outstretched hand ofthe ancient mother of commonwealths,writing words of doom upon its councilwalls. Let us trust that other States, trueto the traditions of glory which belong tous as a nation of freemen, will follow thissublime example, and that cje another yearshall have passed away, this organizationwhich amid patriotic lulabys, is strivinglike the vampyre of the India isles to fanthe American people to sleep with its wings,while it is preparing with its beak to suckthe very life-bloo- d from her veins, will beamong the things that were.

Very respectfully your obedient servant,J. Holt.

To Messrs. Richard Walker, W. F. Mc-Gil- l,

and others.

The country believes Protestant civiliza-tion in danger ; so says the Rev. R. J. Breck-inridge. It is to bo regretted that the coun-try docs so believe, for the country, then,must have a poor opinion of the riotcstnutclergy. How unfaithful, inefficient andgood for nothing they must be. They haveh:'d full possession of the public ear, out-numbered Catholics twenty fold, and yetthey have made a failure of it, and now callupon know-nothin- g lodges to supply thedeficiency of their worthlessness. Theyare calling upon political hacks, hungryoffice-seeker- and the rag tag and bob tailof all parties to come up to the help ofProtestantism.

Now, we don't bulicve any such stuff.Mr. B. slanders the brethren, and they oughtto take him out and talk to him. Lou.Democrat.

First Sale of New Wheat. Messrs.Smith and Smyscr, the enterprising pro-prietors of "New Lowell,"' the great millon the falls, made the purchase yesterday ofthe first wheat of the season, and ere night-fall had it all converted into new flour, thefirst and finest of the season. The wheatwas the lot mentioned in the Courier yes-

terday, which arrived from Hickman. Ky..and for which the handsome price of 210per bushel was paid. It was the largest,fullest and purest, grain that had been seenfor a long time. This, it must be remem-bered, was a choice lot, and being the firstreceived, therefore commanded a premium.

Lou. Courier.

An editor in Missouri announces that thepublication of his paper will be suspendedfor six weeks, in order that he may visitSt. Louis, with a load of bear skins, hoop-pole-

shingles, oak batk, pickled cat fish,(f-c-, which hehastiiheu for subscriptionHe is bound to raise the ca di on them.

For the Bardstown Saturday Gazette.COMMUNICATION.

Mr. Editor: The Editor of the " West-

ern American, " in the leading article of hispaper of the 25th, thought proper to notice,criticise, and condemn some remarks ofmine

in your jjaper, in reference to Masonry and

Masons who could belong to this order ofknow-nothings- .. I wish to have as little todo with the editor of that paper as conve-

nient or possible. .

In answer to his strictures and condem-

nations of my former communication, I will

here in substance reiterate them, and all

good Masons will understand me, and, Ithink, coincide with me.

As a Mason, I can fraternise with no man,(I mean a Mason,) who takes an oath to pro-

scribe a brother Mason in reference to " anyoffice of honor, trust, or profit, " unless hebe the nominee or member of this new ordercommonly denominated know-nothing- s.

I can fraternise with no man, who will,by oath, proscribe his fellow-citize- n because

of his religious belief.

I can fratcrnis with no man calling him-

self a Mason, who will assail, in improperor insulting language, the character of tliosehe knows to bei'isons, and, seemingly, be-

cause he is orrJr,f Jiqvn.oji-v- .

this new fangie composition consisting ofthe odds and ends of all isms and partiesthe rowdies and the rabble.

I know there are some gentlemen andscholars and patriots who have joined thisparty; but there are none, as I believe, ofthis class, after " due trial and strict exami-nation, " who will remain with this set.

I cannot fraternise with a man who I be-

lieve is for destroying that feature of ourConstitution, which guarantees religiousfreedom, and guards against religious tests.I scorn the man that would put down hisfellow-citize- n on account of hi.s doctrine orbelief of the bible 1 look upon him asunworthy the association of American free-

men. 1 trust ill God that I may ever, whileI live, have it in my power to boast that wehave here in America, ruled by Americansof the right character, religious liberty,freedom of the press, that all have equalrights and privileges. ;

The editor asks why, as a Mason, I didnot publish my article in his paper, as hewas a Mason, instead of publishing themin the Gazette, " which emphatically de-

nounces Masonry."I have given some reasons above. I would

further say, that the editor is mistaken as tothe Gazette ever having denounced Masonsor Masonry. - And right here let me saythat I am satisfied, 1 might almost say 1

know, from my intercourse with intelligentCatholics, and from what I know of thehistory of the Church, that no ban againstMasonry ever would have been ordered bythe Church had it not been for the springingup of such midnight, dark-lanter- n conspiracies as thi-o- w order of know-nothintr-

.- r - r '--liason, r.ikl .?llies oil in ridicule andcriticisms of lion. C. A. Wickliffe's lan-

guage. Now I appeal to the members ofthe two lodges in this town, to know howmany members of either lodge are practi-cal members of any church ? You all knowthat we have good Masons that are mem-

bers of no church, some of Catholic andand some of Protestant belief and edu-

cation.If the Catholic Mason, when he becomes

a practical member of hie church, or whenhe expects to depart to the world of spirits,to that bourne from whence no traveler re-

turns, chooses to say to the divine who ispraying for him and whispering consolationto his soul, that he renounces the world,Masonry, and all other societies that Cath-

olicism is sufficient I for one say in thename of God let him do so; I am not for

interfering with him and his G od. Let himdie as he pleases. I would say, rcquicscat

in pace.This is the last article I wish to write upon

this subject, "fori am now at peace withall the world, and hope to maintain thesame happy relations with the rest of man-

kind." W.

jr The following card explains itself.But lest the publication in the Times maygive an incorrect notion of Mr. Carpenter'sposition, wc will do him the justice to say

that he has been an ardent and consistentmember of theso-calle- d know-nothin- g partyever since its existence in this region.

Bardstown, Ky., June 2, 1855.Mr,. M'Carty: I see in 's Times,

a communication addressed to Joseph Holt,Ef., inviting him to mjl-- s a spppeh atBardstown, aial " expose the evil effects thatwill cienlualbj befall our common country,should this midnight party succeed, " and towhich my name is attached. I have onlyto say that 1 was much mistaken in thetenor and tone of the communication, orI would not have signed it, though I havethe greatest respect for the gentleman'scharacter and talents.

The communication was handed to meby a gentleman, and a friend of mine, andI understood that the object was simply aninvitation to Mr. Holt, to give his viewsand position on the presentquestions, and to discuss the rights of suf-

frage, as it was believed that he had retiredfrom the. political arena, and was uncon-

nected with any of the present politicalorganizations. To this I had no objection,and as I had not time to read it, I readilysigned it. This is simply to place myselfin a proper attitude before the people ofNelson. I am, and it is well known to thefreemen of this county, a Xalive American,in every pulse and feeling, and shall votethe entire American ticket.

Willi great respect, etc.,Samlel Carpenter, Jr.

It has been beautifully said,, that " theveil which covers Futurity is woven by thehand of . " Seek not to raise thatveil, therefore, for sadness mitrht bo seento shade the brow that fancy had arrayed inmiles ol gladness.

Mrs. Partington's Ike has bought a horsethat is so f.j.iritous that ho always goes onn a decant'. ri

For the Bardstown Saturday Gazette.'Rev, Mr. Morrison's Examination.

Bardstown June 22nd, 1S55.Mr McCarty: On Wednesday eve-

ning, the 20th inst., the exercises of theBardstown Female Institute, which hadbeen going on for several days, was broughtto a close. An intelligent and respectableaudience having assembled in the Metho-dist Church, a few preliminary remarkswere made by the Principal of the School,the Rev. A. A. Morrison, after which theGraduates 7 in number, proceeded to thereading of their compositions.

To attempt to do justice to the merits ofall, would occupy more space in your col-

umns than I am willing to claim. Sufficeit to say that each one was replete withbeautiful sentiment and sound logic, giv-

ing evidence of minds of strong mentalculture, correct judgment, and eloquentthought. No one who heard the composi-tions read, but must have felt gratified thatthe subject of female education is acquir-a- n

importance in our beloved country whichspeak well for us as a knowledge-lovin- g

people, who are unwilling to see woman de-

graded by the neglect of her intellectualcapacities, which are so susceptible of cul- -

urean tho imbibing of those deej pureprinciples, wmcn cnouio tne sex, ari J".clare her," man's brightest boon from hea-

ven. "One of the compositions recited on the

above evening, deserves more than a pass-

ing notice. It was from the pen of MissS. E. P., a young and highly intellectuallady of our town. The subject was Liber-

ty ; a theme that finds an interest, andawakes a responsive echo in every American heart, and causes a thrill of pleasureto pervade its secret recesses, when named.The subject was well and ably handled.Having placed it under two heads, its civiland religious features, the fair essayist presented in a forcible light the tyranny thatwould deprive man of those civil rightsguaranteed to him by the Constitution ofour country, which found its own existencein the cherished and never forgotten trutlthat " all men are born free and equal. '

l'l'omtlus part ot her subject, turning tothat of religious liberty, she more than realized our expectations. She graphicallypictured the. injustice of those bigoted fanatics, and unprincipled demagogues whoseek by high-hande- d outrage to interposebetween the soul and that God to whomonly its allegiance is due ; who wouldcrush the freedom of conscience and wrestfrom man an inherent right, derived fromhim who created all; who appealing to thebaser passions of the human heart, urges itto deeds of violence, bloodshed and murtier, that religious fanaticism may be ap-

peased. and religious hate be satiated.This part of her subject was treated delicatcly yet forcibly. lth a proper regardfor the feelings of all, she examinedit closely ryosontiVy; its1 jcctionable fea- -

ro.c, !frn. ?mr(, to the gaze ofevery one in such a manner as their base-

ness deserved. It was a beautiful sight in-

deed to see that youuggirl, pure and stain-- ii i i:ress in iier virgin loveliness, scanning like

a messenger of peace between the rival parties ol tne religious world, and seeking topour the oil of peace over the turbid watersof faction and distrust which threatens toengulph them all in a common ruin. Sheclosed her truly interesting essay by a few

thoughts on the priceless worth of Liberty,and hoped that her country would cherishit pure and unsullied, and bestow it not onlyupon her own children, but upon all who be- -

being found worthy, seeks among us a homofrom oppression and tyranny. We haveseldom heard a composition read by a grad-

uate of a female school, which enlisted somuch attention, or spoke so well to thehonor of the Institution and discipline, un-

der whose guidance her young mind hasgradually emerged from our native igno-

rance, into the full noon-da- y blaze of intel-

lectual superiority. May she and her love-

ly companions, long live to improve the in-

estimable blessing of mind which a kindCreator has bestowed upon them, and in thefuture that lies before them, as years rollaway forever, may the brightness of theirAlma Mater be increased a hundred fold.The gentlemanly Principal of the Institu-tion and his accomplished Lady, deservemuch praise for the energy and perseverancethey have manifested in building up so deser-

vedly popular a school, surrounded as theywere in the commencement by suchdisoura-gin- g

circumstances. Their efforts for theadvancement of the cause of female educa-

tion, nro prnicewrvrtlij-- nnd commomiiil-lo,-an-

its flattering prospects, and increasingpatronage, speaks well for the discipline bywhich it is govcrened, and for the appro-

bation of those whose patronage is extend-

ed to it.The audience as far as Ave could learn, were

highly pleased, and interested. The sweet,heart-inspirin- g music which enlivened theexercises of the evening, was fully appre-

ciated and enjoyed by tliose who" Hath music in their souls. "

It was an evening of pure pleasure, and

one that will be sacred to memory for years.Spectator.

Young America. Truly this is an ageof Youvg Americanism, and never were wemore forcibly reminded of the fact thanwhile passing along, a few days since, wherean old gentleman and his little sons wereplaying marbles. Something had occurredin the game which did not altogether meetthe views of one of the sons, a youth ofabout eight summers, and probably as manywinters, and he became excitable, threwdown his hat, cracked his heels together ;

then, resuming an air of calm determina-tion, ho raised his hands, his eyes directedto his father, and with that modest and in-

nocent air, that no countenance save hiscould depict, he exclaimed in accents un-

mistakable "I'll bed d, old c k, ifyou shall play any more if you don't quitcheating!" The old man, with parentalaffection, assured the youngster that hewould play fair, and was permitted to takehis taw and "go last." Paducah Jour.

From the Louisville Journal.

LIFE.Inscribed to Miss S. E. P', of Bardstown, Ky.Our human life is like a summer day.First morn with rosy flush comes stealing upO'er all the orient sky, and forest birdsWith plumage bathed in light and gladdest songsFill all the trembling air. The blue waves leapAnd sing and s jarkle in the morning breeze:The tall old trees lift high their waving armsTo catch the glorious sunshine in their fondEmbrace. The dim tall hills afar are bathedIn mellow light, and circled round with mistsOf yellow, golden clouds. From out his nestThe light-wing- 'd lark mounts up to bathe his plu mesIn flushes of the early day and thisIs morn without a cloud yet passing soonE'en as a summer dream.

Then Cometh noon.The soft low winds lie still. The springing larkHath furled his weary wing the drooping leavesAmid the hot and sultry air give backNo echo to the winds that erewhile playedAnd wantoned 'mid the trees. The locust's songOf loneliness is hushed. The tiny wavesThat leaped and sang beneath the morning lightAre motionless and mute. The fiery sunHolds empire over all, and like a kingSits on its burning throne. And this is noon.A quiet calmness lieth over all.But soon the sultry noon goes by. The dayFades slowly from the quiet earth, and nightDraws with her sombre shadows nigh and soonThe purple twilight gath'reth o'er the landAnd wave and tree and leaves and dim old hillsFade slowly from the sight then over allNight folds her gloomy pall.

And such is lifeYouth with its joyous thoughts and sunny hopesAnd light, fond dreams of happiest days to come !

Vet passing, oh! how soon then riper years,With all their weight of sober thought and careThen quickly when the sultry noon of lifeSeems scarcely fled the dusty evening drawsWith stealthy footstep nigh.

, ' Yet'thTugh them allAmid the mi upright glorthe noon's fierce glar(The twilight's puiple tinge and 'mid the giuouiAnd darkness of the weary night a voiceOf gladness wbispeis to the earnest heartThat when ihe gloom hath passed away the mornSiiaU dawn o'er earth that hath no cloud, and nightShall gather o'er the soul no more.

February 30th, 1S35. .

Now and Then.

In the month of July, 1841, a nativeAmerican (and professedly whig) paper wascommenced in Louisville, and it was fullof such sectarian articles as have recelitlycharacterized the Journal and Courier; butthey met with a different reception to whatthey now meet with. Louisville was thenwhig it is now know nothing; that ac

counts for the difference.

To show the change a few years will effect in a community, when bad men usurpthe place of leaders and to put upon freshrecord the noble stand taken by the lamen

ted Wm. J. Graves against the doctrinesnow so popular in Louisville we copyfrom our old files the following proceedingsof a whig meeting m Louisville on the 27thof July, 1844 :

At a mass meeting of the whigs of Louis-ville, convened at the Whig Pavilion, onthe evening of the 27th inst., for the purpose oi taking into consideration tne pro-priety of making a public expression oftheir opinions in relation to the course ofthe Louisvile Iribune, a newspaper recentlyestablished in this city, professing to be awhig newspaper : On motion of JSathanicw one, i iesiuent oi tne iouisvnie dayclub, Vt'm.J. Graves was called to the chair.Thereupon Mr. Wolfe, after some exrjlana-tor- y

remarks, offered the following pream-ble and resolutions, which were unanimous-ly adopted :

Whereas, a newspajicr called the Louis-ville Tribune recently cstablised in this city,professing to be a whig paper, has publishedctStoxticrtrnahiot'.tionoiie of Tvliiehwas signed 'A --N'a'tivo American,' of a most

character, reflecting vponthe Catholic ersuasion, and especially theCatholic priesthood, charging them withhostility to American liberty : Be it there-fore

Resolved, That the whigs, as a party,utterly repudiate and denounce the

and unjust strictures indulged bythe Louisville Tribune towards the Catho-lic church of this country.

Jicsolvcd, That the whigs of this city re-

gard the continued separation of Churchand State as essential to the perpetuity ofour free institutions, and we hereby denouncethe efforts of the Locofoeo party to arrayagainst each other the different religiouspersuasions, and to create a line of politi-cal dcmarkalion between the Protestants andCatholics, as subversive of the best interestsof religion, and inimical to the perpetuityof civil and religious liberty.

Resolved, That the Louisville Tribune,in the ojdnion of this meeting, is not a cor-rect exponent of whig principles, and wehereby rescind a resolution adopted by usupon the establishment of that paper, thatwe should subscribe for and recommend itto the support of the whig party.' Wm. J.Graves,

Chairman.

For the Bardstown Saturday Gazette.Memento Mori.

A meeting of Major Barbor lodge, No.181, was called on the 20th of June becauseof the death of a Brother, James L.Coretut.rs.

The Lodge being opened in due form, acommittee was appointed to draft suitableresolutions for the occasion.

The committee reported as follows :

Whereas, Divine Providence in Hismight and wisdom has taken from ourmidst a brother from labor here below, aswe believe and trust to refreshment above,in that tabernacle not made with hands,eternal in the heavens :

Resolved, That our brother, James L.Corethers. was a kind husband aud father,a worthy Mason, and a good citizen.

Resolved, That the members of this lodgeand visiting brethren attend his funeral, andwear the usual Masonic badge of mourningfor the space of thirty days.

Resolved, That we mourn with the be-

reaved widow and family of our deceasedbrother.

Resolved, That these resolutions be pub-

lished in the Bardstown papers, and that acopy of the same be sent to the widow bythe Secretary.

T. J. Maynard , Sec. pro. tern.

The new Catholic Cathedral in Pittsburgis the largest church on the continent, withone exception. The Notre Dame of Mon-

treal, we are told, is the only one that islarger. This Cathedral, too, when finished,will bo the most splendid Church in thecountry in its style of architecture, and inthe excellent good taste which is throughoutmanifest in its design, its workmanship andfinish.

Among our best exchanges we numberthe Somerset Democrat. Its editor is doinggood service for his party in his district.His articles have the ring of the true metal,and if he don't ring the knell of ILindooismin his neighborhood, it will bo because ithas no knell to ring. Yeoman.

An Irisnman who had been fined severalweeks in succession for getting drunk, coollyproposed to. the Judge that he should takehim bv the vear at a reduced rate.

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AUGUST ELECTION, 1855.

DEMOCRATIC STATE NOMINATIONS.FOR GOVERNOR.

BEVERLY L. CLARK,Of Simpson.

FOR LIEUT. GOVERNOR.

BERIAH MAGOFFIN,Of Mercer.

FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.E. W. WOOLEY, of Fayette.

FOR TREASURER.

JAMES II. GARRARD, of Boylo.FOR REGISTER.

T. J. FRAZER, of Breathitt.FOR AI'IJITOR.

J. A. GRINSTEAD, of Fayette.FOR SUP'T BOARD INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.

JAMES N. NESBITT, of Bath.FOR SUPERINTENDENT PUISLIC INSTRUCTION.

GRANT GREEN, of Henderson.

I'nion Candidate for Congress.Fifth Congressional District.

We are authorized to announce JOSHUA H.JEWETT, Esq., of Hardin county, as the Unioacandidate for Congress in this congressional district.

DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

Rcsolvett 1. That we reaffirm the doctrines setforth by the democratic national convention held inlialtimorein 1S48 and 1852.

Resolved 2. Thatthe democracy of Kentucky stillcling with unfaltering devotion to the great princi-ples of civil and religions liberty, which have beentvtransmitted to us from the fathers of the repubJiiiTand which are associated wit so many glorouirfemorie. v - .

Resolvnd 3. That perfect equality of politicalrights among every class of citizens, is the greatfraternizing principle in ft republican government,and its safest buhvork of free institutions, and thatevery ell'ort, whether by motives of love or by vol-untary combination, to limit that equlity in theestablishment of religious tests, is aviolarton of thefreedom of conscience, and a deadly blow aimed atthe dearest and most sacred of human principles.

Resolved 4. That we have nnsfiaten cenfidencein the broad, free, and national principles of thedemocratic party, so long tested and so completelytriumphant, and that we believe them competentin their application to the exigencies of the times,to correct every evil that may threaten the tran-quility of the country, and to preserve alike the lib-erty of the people, and the perpetuity of the Union,and the integrity of the government.

Resolved ii. That the democracy. of Kentuckywill stand firmly by the rights of the States, theFederal Constitution and the Union, and that wewill protect and defend them from all assaults,whether made from enemies from without, or bytraitors from within.

Resolved 6. That the national democrats in thefree States, who have stood iirmly by the rightsof the States, the Constitution and the Union, andbattled against the fusionists,abolitionism, and all other isms, are entitled to ouradmiration, confidence and regard, and we assurethose who were defeated by this unholy combina-tion, that none but in the South re-joiced over their defeat.

Resolved 7. That the recent election of frcesoilcrsand abolitionists to the Congress of the UnitedStates, representatives and senators, by the partyknown as fusionists, in which know-nothin- isthe chief and controllingelement, whose mischiev-ous doctrines are calculated to inflict a severe blowupon the South, and endanger the union of theStates, justly excites our alarm, and should be awarning to the South, and the friends of the Consti-tution, and cause them to discountenance the exten-sion of secret d political societies.

Resolved 8. That it is the duty of every politicalparty to avow openly, fully, and freely the princi-ples and measures upo which they rely for success

and that all secret political oath-boun- d politiciansby whatever name known, arc andare opposed to the spirit and genius of our institu-tions, and adverse to the principles of democracythat we unconditionally recognise the rightof everyman to worship God according to the honest con-victions of his own mind, and the dictates of con-

science, without incurring public censure, or beinrproscribed from olfice therefor.

Resolved 9. That in a free government the peoplehave a right to know the principles of every candi-date for theii suffrages; and those who belong tosecret d societies, who deny their mem-bership, and withhold their principles from thopublic, are both morally and politically unworthythe influence luid support ctl a truthful, bi;ave, hon-est and free people.

KNOW-NOTHIN- NOMINATIONS.For Governor,

CHAS. S. JIOREHEAD, of Franklin.For Lieut. Governor,

JAMES G. HAKDY, of Barren.For Attorney General,

JAMES HARLAN, of Franklin.For Treasurer,

RICHARD C. W1NTEHSMITII, of Hardin.For Register of the Land Ofiice,

ANDREW McKIN'LEV, of Louisville.For President of the Roard of Int. Improvement,

DAVID It. HAGGARD, of Cumberland.For Auditor,

THOMAS S. PAGE, of Franklin.For Superintendent Public Instruction,

REV. JOHN D. MATTHEWS, of Fayette.

KNOW-NOTHIN- G PLATFORM.

"You do solemnly affirm that you will never re-

veal anything said or done in this room, the namesof any persons present, nor the existence of thissociety, whether found worthy to proceed or not,and that all your declarations shall be true, so helpyou God." Answer "I do."

"In the presence of Almighty God and these wit-nesses, you do solemnly promise and swear, thatyou will never betray any of the secrets of this so-

ciety, nor communicate them even to proper candi-dates, except when in a lawful Council of the Order;that you will never permit any of the secrets of thissociety to be written, or in any other manner to bemade legible, except for the purpose of official in-

struction; that you will not vote, nor give your in-

fluence for any man, for any office in the gift of thepeople, unless he be an American citizen, in favorof Americans ruling America, nor if he be a Ro-

man Catholic; that you will in all political matters,as far as this Order is concerned, comply with thewill of the majority, though it may conjlict with yourpersonal preference, as long as it does not conflictwith the Constitution of the United Statesof Amer-ica, or that of the State in which you reside; thatyou will not, under any circumstances whatever,knowingly recommend an unworthy person for ini-

tiation, nor suiter it to be done if in your power toprevent it; that you will not, under any circumstan-ces, expose the name of any member of this Order,nor reveal the existence of such an association; thatyou will answer an imperative notice issued by theproper authority, obey the command of State Coun-

cil President, or his deputy, while assembled bysuch notice, and respond to the claimaS a sign or acry of the Order, unless it be physically impossible,and that you will acknowledge the Stale Council of(Kentucky) as the legislative head, the ruling au-

thority, and the supreme tribunal of the Order intiio Siile of (KentiKKy) acting under the jurisdic-tion of the Nationr.lt Council of the United States,of iV'orth America; binding yourself in the penaltyof excommcnication from the Order, the forfeitureof all intercourse with its members, and being de-

nounced in all the Societies of the same, as a wilfultraitor to your God and your country."

"You, and each of you, of your own free willand accord, in the presence of Almighty God andthese witnesses, your left hand resting upon yourright breast, and your right hand extended to thoflag of your country, do solemnly, and sincerelyswear, that you will not, under any Yniuistanres,,disclose in any manner, nor suifer it to be done byothers, if in your power to prevent it, the iuneksigns, s, or other secrets of this degreeexcept in open Council for the purpose of instruc-tion; that you will in all things conform to all tharules and regulations of this Order, and to the constitution and of this or any other Council towhich you may be attached, so long as they do notconflict with the Constitution of the United States,,nor that of the Stato in which you reside; that youwill, under all circumstances, if in your power to,do so, attend to all regular signs or summons thatmay be thrown or sent to you by a Brother of thisor any other degree ot tins order; that you will sup-

port m all political matters, for all political offices,,members of this Order, in preference to other per-sons; that if it may be done legally, you will, whenelected or appointed to any official station conferringon you the power to do so, remove all foreigners,,aliens, or Roman Catholics from any office or place,,and that you will, in no case appoint such to anyoffice or place in your gift. You do also promiseand swear that this and all other obligations whichyou have previously taken in this Order, shall everbe kept THROUGH LIFE sacred and inviolate.All this ycu promise and declare, as Americans, to.

sustain and abide by, without any hesitation ormental reservation whatever, so help you God, andkeep you steadfast." Each will answer, "I do."

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