MIR. KINGS LETTER.
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 The Richmond Whig publishes the following ex tract of letter from the Hon. J. F. King, late Sen ator from Georgia, to friend. We have seen few which MT. King indulges in:

 "The great mass has found out sher distresses have been caused by Executive ID srnle in the fnan ces, and they cannot be convinced to the contrary For many years they quit thinking for themselves the subject but when it became necessary to qait ea ing 0Ls0 their attention was aroused to the necessity of reasoning on their own interests and when they do his free from party influence, it is very plain case we do not ease the people. then, on this sub Jersey is gone. Rhode Island is gone. Maine is gone Indiana is gone. Pennsylvania is almost gone, and Georgia North Carolina and Arkansas thought to be prised # we lose New York The City iknow is gone And what have we gained? MT. Calhoun has taken fancy to us to be sure; but if we give him control he will ruin us; and it we do not, hell leave us in less en last year. of the cohesive power that binds us to- gether. Mir. c. is great man, and in private life most exemplary one, but he is so eccentric and be placed in him. Look back at his opinions on na- tonal bank and hear him at the last session-hs for mer opinions of the protective system united with complete system of internal improvement as neces- sary to secure the permanent prosperity of the coun- try, and to hear him lately talk about State Rights!

 Then there is Pickens; it issaid he has come to us. And what sort of come orer it He votes IIS there is denunciaon and bitterness enough kill ten administrations. He abuses us as pick-pockets-we have to take it as spaniels and recommend MT. don't want such allies as these. had rather be in the minority and fight under would say to Mas ter Pickens, that if he wishes to join the democracy Tn its present weakness, let him do 1t like generous man. on equal terms, and not come to our relief like an OcracOke wrecker, to abuse and insult a ship wrecked crew, and claim al their goods for salvage Mr. F. has taken into his head that he is and must ha n nfn opposition, he voted for the separation in 1854 But 1t not notorious, that the only object taen was to embarrass the administration in the Experiment., which was then great fayorte NOU he seems to glory in his position. because enables him to abuse the admins tration with impunity. Why, I'd as soon depend on Belzebub to defend me against Satan, as on Rckens to defend me against the Wings. Howev- er Pickens is a gentleman and man of talents- And he appeals adroitly, does he not as does Mir. Calhoun, the sectional feelings of fhe South, to ss tain that which he fears their reason would not aP- prove. But have time now 10 crtcse this speech. You will see it, presume, for should not be at all surprised If, with all its bitterness, some of OUR demo- cratic papers were to publish it. and ask attention to it. will add, that if had leisure hour, in reach of a few statistics, think could make sad work with some parts of 1t"

 4 Tragedy in the Arkansas LsgisLaturc.-On Mon- day. the 4h inst the Speaker of the House of Repre- sentatives of the General Assembly of Arkansas (Mr Wilson of Clarke county, rushed from the Chair up- on MT. Anthony. of Randolph county, with drawn bowie knife, and although resisted by his antagonist with similar weapon he almost instantly despatch cd him. The provOcaton was a personal remark aimed at the Speaker by the unfortunate member Wilson was forthwith arrested by the civil authorities, and his name stricken from the roll of the House, by nearly unanimous vote.

 StGte House of WiscOnsin Burnt.--The new and splendid edifce built during the summer by Mai. Smith, in Burlington. the of Wisconsin territory totally destroyed by fire the night the I4th Dec together with five stores. three groceries. &c. The contents were generally preserved. The State edi- flee cost ssOOO The legislature are now in session in another building.

 Hon. Henry Clay has been member of Congress for thiEtyaOne ysars.