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t JOHN H. MARTIN . COLUMBUS s Thursday Morning, Deo. 7, 1865. THE PURGATORY STATE CON TINUED. The news from Millodgeville is depress in*. The report that .Judge Jenkins is not at present to bo permitted to take the Executive chair is confirmed. We do not understand the influences or purposos that have occasioned this edict from Washing ton. Certain it is that there is no man in Oeprgia more free from the imputation of having aided to bring nboul the secession of the Stato than Judge Jenkins. For twenty years before that ovent he had been the acknowledged representative and head of the political sentiment opposed to se cession and to all the notations that em bittered sectional feeling. Noither can it be said that Judge Jcnkti.s was elected by any party inimical to the Government, or whose success could ho regnrdod as an ob stacle to its plans of restoration or recon struction; for there whs uo opposing can didate, and the vole for him was probably the largest ever cast for any man in Geor- Hi*. Wo cherish the hope that ‘-he resto ration of the civil government of theState, with Gov. Jenkins nt its boa4, is simply delayed for a short time to allow the Fed* eral Administration to ascertain the tem per of the Legislature, and that when this is satisfactorily manifested there will be no further injunction against the re-establish ment of the State Government. The representatives of the pooplo worn assembled to logislate for the restoration of the Stale to amicable relations with the United States Government. If there were Insuperable obstacles in the way of such legislation, it was proper that the/ should know it; tnen their legislative functions would be at an end, thoy might return to their homos. Mr. Pottle, of Warren, admitted the importance of the information required, but he desired to reach it by tho usual course of legislative proceedings. Mr. Ridley, of Troup, thought that the House having already rejected a similar resolution, It was out of order to adopt tho Senate resolution. His objection was overruled by tho Chair. After some further discussion, tho Son* ate resolution was laid on the tablo for the present, and the House adjourned till 9) o’clock to-morrow morning. Dor involuntary eereiltide. except for »4fncl»l temfwament. h , In the crime, should exist In tho United States, or in any place subject to their jurisdic lion ; and that Congreas should have pow er to enforce the proposed article by ap' propriato legislation. Ac GOVERNOR’*) MESSAGE* Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives: Since you last assembled great changes have taken place in our sociul and politi cal condition, and upon you it is imposed the delicate and arduous task of adapting our laws and tboir administration to thu wanU and demands of society. To oflbot A dispatch from Knoxvillo, 27th ult., says that the grand jury have presented to the United States District Court sitting in that city, Judgo Trigg presiding, in dictments numbering over nineteen hun dred for treason and giving aid and com fort to the enemy. That’s the way in which they won't "let by-gonos bo by gones" in Kust Tennessee. Unhappy Stale 1 THE CHOLERA CONTAGIOUS. At a meeting of the Health Commis sioners of Now York, on tho 28th ult, Dr. Sayre contended that cholera was communicable by personal contact and might bo prevented by quarantine. Ho read from eminent European authorities to establish tho imposition that the dis- easo is contagious and not epidemic. Hu read a communication from Dr. Marsden, of Canada, claiming that a space of one hundred ft -1 separation is sufficient to ar rest tho contagion of cholera. He quoted Dr. Marsden hs laying down also tho fol lowing propositions : 1. That it is a communicable and con trollable disease. 2. That its cause is not in tho atmosphere nor communicable through it except by a near approach. 3. That it accompanies human travel and human traffic, 4. That it progresses only at the rate of vessels across tho ocean, but nover pre cedes them. 6. That it is transmissible by clothing and effects, as well as by passengers. 6. That it never appears in a now locali ty without communication, directly or in directly, witli an infected person or place; and lastly, that it may bo arrested like the plague, by an absolute quarantine of short duration. GEORGIA LEGISLATURE. The Legislature was organised on Mon day. In tho Senate, Hon. Wm. Gibson, of Richmond county, was elected Presi dent. The vote was—Gibson, 21; B. B. Moore, of Thomas, 15. • Jno. B. Weems, of Wilkes, was elected Secretary. Tho vote stood—Weems, 24; Capt. W. Wal lace, of Taylor, 11 Messenger, Mr. Cam eron; Doorkeeper, Mr. Anderson. In the Houaoof Representatives, Hon. Thos. Hardeman was elected Speaker, the vote being—Hardeman, 117; E. H. Pottle, of Warren, 17. Clerk, J. D. Wad dell—Waddell 78, Carrington 00. Jesse Oslin was chosen Messenger by acclama tion, and Mr. Aired was ducted Door keeper. After organization, both branches ad journed to 8 o’clock p. in. At tho afternoon session tho donate adopted the following resolution: Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of tho Stato of Goorgia, in General Assembly met, That a com mittee of two Senators and three Repre sentatives be appointed, whoso duly it shall bo to wait on his Excellency, the Provisional Governor, and inform him that each branch of the General Assem bly is now orgunizod, and to request that he transmit to them al'returns in his of fice of tho recent election for Governor. And further, that said committee roquost his Excellency to communicate to the General Assembly any information in his possession which, in his judgment, may be useful to them touching tho present re lations of tho bin to of Georgia to tho Gov ernment of tho United States; and espe cially that he inform them whether any and what impediments now exist to the complete organization of the Slate Gov- eminent under the Constitution recently adopted. In the House, according totue report of th6 Macon "Telegraph," a resolution was offered appointing a committee of three, to unite with a Senate committee, to in form the Provisional Governor that tho General Assembly had completed its or ganization, and was now ready to receive any communication bo might desire to make in writing. An amendment was moved, requesting tho Provisional Gov ernor to communicate to tho House the returns of the recent o.ection for Gover nor, and to inform the House if, within his knowlodgo, there is now any impedi ment to proven* the organization of the State Government under the Constitution adopted by the into Convention. Quito an animated dohuio sprung up upon the proposition to amend, the sup porters of the amendment insisting that it was proper that the Legislature should be put in possession of the information re quired; while those opposed, took the S round that tho-umended resolution would e out of the usual course, and that it would bo time enough to call upon the Governor for specific information when he had failed iu his message to communi cate such facts as were important to tho Legislature and people of the State. It. was usual for the Governor to comrnuoi* cate to tho Legislature all such informa tion, and to make a speciol request that he should do so now, before his message had boon read, would imply distrust. On a vote being taken, the amendment was lost, when tho Secretary of the Sen ate coin niur : "tried the resolution adopted by that hod>. Mr. Jones, of Burke, advocated tho adoption of the Senate resolution. It had been objected that such a request for in formation from tho Provisional Governor would be contrary to usage. Gentlemen must hear in mind that we have no Gov ernor to communicate with this body in accordance with established usage. The necessity for the inquiry grew out of our anomalous position. Ho desired to know if the State of Georgia had a legally elect ed Governor, and if we had, ho desired to know, from a responsible source, what ob stacles existed to prevent him from being inaugurated and entering upon tho dis charge of bis official duties as prescribed by the Constitution of the State. Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, was in favor of the adoption of the Senate resolution.— Ibis purposesucccssfuJly.it will bo readily suggested to you that it will not only be necessary that many of the existing stat utes bo repealed or modified, but that also roanv new provisions,defining crimes and regulating tbo administration of law, be introduced and adopted. In a com munication of this character, a spot-idea- tion of the proper alterations and amend monls could not he expected. In this connection, I will, however, remark that, from my experience at tho bar, 1 do not hesitate to aflirm, that one of the most se rious evils which has heretoforo characte rized the administration of civil and crim inal justice, has been the delay attending the trial of causes in tho Circuit Courts. Hesitating plaintiff* and reluctant de fendants, whether debtors or criminals, resort to stratagem and demand continu ances as a matter of right, which aro usu ally allowed; or, at least, often allowed, upon a slight and trivial showing. The trial should be fair and impartial; but in human governments, judgment against an evil deed should bo speedily executed, that "tho hearts of tho children of men should not bo set in tbom to do evil." Tho trial is had for tho purpose of ascer taining tho truths and the testimony of witnesses, though uncertain, fallible, and often falso, is the best and only means S iven to us to arrive at it; and it will be orne in mind, that the tendency of the age in all civilized governments is, not to limit arbitrarily the range of examination, but to onlargo it; r.ot to incronse the class of persons made incompetont to testify by tbo rules of the common law, but to allow even parties to the cause to bo heard ; to submit the character and tho credibility of the witnesses to the judg ment and discretion of an enlightened court and jury, to bo by them, undor the rules and sanctions of law, considored and adjudged. The visitation of punish ment on olfonders should not only be speedy and certain, hut it should bo pro portioned to tho nature and character of the offense. It should bo sufficiently se vero to detor persons from it* repetition, and of a nature to reform, if possible, tho offender himself. Cruel and unusual punishments are condemned by our fun aamental law; and refinement and civili zation require that tho human body •uould bo neither marked nor mutilated. Such penalties for crime should bo pro scribed and inflicted as will meet the ap probation of the merciful and humane . such as will not, by their severity and barbarity, cause enlightened juries to shrink from tho duly of prompt convic tion on tostimony excluding reasonable doubt. Our financial condition and our derangod social relations require a new code—ono which shall bavo incorporated in it. tho principles and maxims alluded to. Solitary confinement in the peniten tiary is to bo succeeded by penalties more adequate to the suppression of crime, and more effectual in protecting society from danger. I trust that in a few days I shall bo able to lay before you a report from the super intendent of the Westorn and Atlantic railroad, showing tho receipts and dis bursements from the period it was turned over to the Stato to the present time; showing also the progress made in the construction of the bridges, and all other material details therewith connected, of general interest. The operations for the period of time stated, under the manage ment and control of the superintendent and subordinated will, it is believed, be highly satisfactory, and will recommond tbo industry and fidelity of tho officers to a general and unqualified approval. Ap propriate qualifications for tho successful management of a road transacting so large and so extensive a business, and the requisite capacity and attainments proper for the acceptable discharge of tho func* tions of the executive office cun seldom be found united in tbd person of any one individual. Moreover, the ordinary du ties pertaining to each position are sufli cieutly numerous and onerous to require the undivided time and attention of any m .. copy of the pro posed amendment is attached, and it i* submitted to the consideration or the Leg islature with tho hope and desire that it may be adopted and ratified. A vaiy common objection is made to it on the ground that it may confer, by Implication, on Congress tho power of regulating, gen erally, the internal policy of tho State. Such a construction is believed to boor* ronoous and unfounded and unwarranted, either by the language employed, or tho objects sought to be attained. The Constitution of tho United States confers, among other things, upon Con gress the power to regulate commerce with foroign nations and among the States, to declare war, to raise and support arm ies, and to provide for calling forth the militia. It is further provided, that Con gress shall bavo power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper to carry into execution these enumerated powers ; but it has nover boon contended that, because of such authority, Congress was thereby invested with the right; to abolish State courts, to prescribe tho qual ification of jurors, or to declare who should exercise the right of suffrage. Moreover, this amendment is strictly cumulative, and it is not intended by i^ oither to rcnoal or modify any of tho exiting provisions of tho Constitution ; and thoreforo it will still be for the several States to prescribe, each for itself, who shall be elector* for tho most numerous branch of their assem blies ; and, as n consoquenco, who shall be qualified doctors lor members of Com gross. The Congress passing it, the different departments of tho Government, and most of tho Legislatures of the several Stato* ratifying it, construe the amendment to be nothing more or loss than a declaration against involuntary servitude, conferring therewith on Congress the restricted pow er to carry such declaration into execution by necessary and proper laws. Such if the natural import of the languago cm ployed, and such doubtless will be the con&truction given it by the different de partments of the Government io all con troversies that may hereafter arise. Un der other circuinstances, a proposition to ratify such an amondmont, would not bo entertained by you. Although "the can non’s roar and the IrumpoL’s clangor arc no longer heard," socioty still move* on in its resistless way, and it is necessary that we should accommodate our action to tho inexorable domands of inevitable results, that tho permanent welfnro of out poople may bo securod and our State restored to her former political rights and relations. Georgia has, in good faith, abolished slavery. She could not revive it if she would ; and the ratification of this amend ment will make the people of tho United States homogeneous—-will remove from among us that cause of bitterness and sectional strife which bas wasted our pro perty and deluged our land in blood. Furthermore, by yielding to this ro quirement roadily, wo shall submit a most effectual argument, londing to open the Hall* of the National Legislature, and the strongest plea that could be addressed to tho clemency and magnanimity of the Government. Pardon in me a personal allusion. In my officiul acts, I have endeavored to avoid proscription, on account of former differences of opinion, and have sought to relievo the peoplo from pains, penalties and forfeitures, legally imposed, on con dition that they be reconciled to the Gov ernment. In turn, let me ontreat you to bring forward your prejudices and animosities and offer them a sacrifice on the altar or our common country, that wo may onco again present to mankind the spectacle— the pleasant, happy spectacle—of "broth reu dwelling together in unity.” JAMES JOHNSON, Provisional Governor of Georgia. to£sj intorcouiwe and companionship of hi* '* " * 1 his pleasant ami polished man- .. ^ lively and humorous turn of mind, mede him aweleome and favorite companion in every circle injwhlch he moved. That ambi tion that "o’er leap* itself’did not annoy him i and avoiding ns far as possible tho mere drudg ery of tho pi tastes, he tn ery of tho profession, at not congenial to his etc*, he thus led a peaceful and quiet Itfw. lly tixooutivc appointment ho held the office id faithfully discharged short torin. For many years he waa Captain of one ol the old volunteer companies iu tho city of folumbus; in which postUou he took trreii delight and thus contracted the habits and acquired the tastes peculiar to tho true oitisen soldier. „ „ . , , in the Spring of l8f>2 he raised a company in Musoogoe county of which ho was unanimous ly oloctod Captain, and with his company vol unteered for tho war. Ill* company was at tached to the 46th Regiment. Georgia Vblun- tet?*, and with that regiment went through a hnsardous and laborious campaign in tho West, mau to whosO'Charge such a trust may be committed. For these reasons, and lor a variety of others that will bo readily sug gested, I recommend that the control of the road bo taken out of the hand* of the Executive and be placed under the direc tion and management of a Commissioner, whose duties shall bo prescribed by law ; that be shall report directly to tbe Legis lature, and shall be by them subject to removal for malfeasance in office. Under tho wasting and demoralizing in fluonce of wur, our schools have fallen in to decay, and our youths for a few years past have been called and transferred from tbe academy to bo exercised and trained in the camp. But peace bag roturr.ed, and with its return, the late Convention, not unmindful of the obligations Government is under to provide for tho education of the people, did ordain tbat the University of the Stale should be adequately endow ed. In carrying this injunction liberally and generously into practice and opera tion, you will only follow tho precepts and example ol the enlightened and patriotic fathers of the republic. To tho prompt discharge of this important duty, interest, honor and patriotism all unito to invite you. Located in a healthy region, sur rounded by a virtuous and industrious population, and the citizens of the t< population, ana me citizens ol the town and immediate vicinity devoted to tcilnco and learning, the University of Georgia can and ought to be made more than ever the oheriahed object of the affections of hor poople. The appropriations and donations which have heretofore been made, though most ly lost or consumed, have not been vain and fruitless expenditures. Tho bar, the bench and tbo pulpit bavo shared in tbe rewards of such liberality. Science and learning through the agency of endowed professorships can and will accomplish new and greater triumphs, and through your fostering care secure to you, their patrons, a place in history as the benefac tors of our raco. Discussion and experiment suggested that tho Supreme court should hold its sessions al the Cupital. The suggestion was adopted and carried into execution by the Convention. To complete the work of good policy thus tardily begun, it is prop er and expedient tbat the Capital itself should be here declared and considered permanently located. Here it occupies a central and accossiblo position in the midst of k eoction onco fertile and passing beau tiful. Man impeltod by avarice and pro digality has partially destroyed and west i gifts of naturo, but through ed the lavish gifts industry and a new social ecouomy these d(isolations may be repaired. Tbe public grounds tdiould be onlargod, improved ana ornamented, the Halls of Legislation ought to impress the spectator with tbe power of tbe State, and her courts of justice with tbe Majesty of the law. Annually, improvement should be added to improvement and ornament to orna ment until the name of the Capital shall become a praise to the whole people. On the 1st of February last, tho Con- f 'rets of the United States, by joint reeo- ulion, proposed to the Legislatures of tbe several States of tbo Union an amendment to the Constitution of the United Status, declaring that, hereafter, neither slavery News by Telegraph. New York, Dec. 2 —Gold 3473. The news from South America says tho Spanish Admiral Paroja continued to threaten to bombard the Chilian port* without daring to carry them into effect. The AdmirkT announces that the blockade is restricted to six principal port-*, viz: Valparaiso, Culdcra, Coquimba. Herra- dura, Tomes and Taticahaua. Ail others are left opon to commerce. This new ar rangement of attack on tho interests .of foreigners exclusively, is an acknowledg ment of the illegality of the former block ade, and leaves his Government subject to tho claims of neutrals injurod thereby. Postal communication with the Chiliin ports has been resumed at Panama. New York, Dec. ‘2.—Tbe now Presi dent of Canzico sent to demand the sur render of Callao, from Gon. Rionz. That night Rioas abandoned his post for a ship in the Bay, and the city was soon in pos session of an excited mob, who divided into bands and robbed and plundered every principal shop and store in tho place. What property could not be carried oft' was destroyed. Immediate steps wore taken by the citizens and foroign residents for protection. The next morning Pezzet’s army ap S eared outside the town, but before night ad melted away. Penzet, with some of ficers escaped to an English man of war. Next day the floet yielded, and order was established in Callao and Lima, and President Canzico was in chargo of tho Government. San Francisco, Doc. 1.—Ilonolul dates of the lith ult. have been received. No more whalers had arrived. There were twenty-six of them in port. The* new sugar mills had commenced grinding, and several planters were gathering in their crops. The prospects ol tho sugar crop were good. The amount of whale oil received foots up 18,000 barrols, and tho amount of bone 250,000 pounds. ▲ TRIBUTE OF RESPECT, Paid by tho Columbus Bar to tho memory of their deceased member*: Seaborn Jones, C. J, Williams, R. Watson Denton, R. E. Dixon. Thos. J. Sloan, Alex. II. Cooper, Jno. A. Jones, Peyton II, Colquitt, N. B. Hutchins, William Tennell Patterson, G. K. Thomas and llinos Holt. treat anuy in Nortnern Georgia— and ia th bnttlo of Colckaraauga, on tho soil ol his owr native Georgia, whilst leading on hi* command in tho bloody conflict, our brother Cooper fell at tho head of bis company and gave up hi* to in gloriously dofonding his oounlry. Cid. Joux A. JftKKi died in the service of his country nt thong© of about forty throe, and was tho only son of tbo late Hon. Seaborn Jones. He wa* a residont of Columbus almost tiro life, and had been a member of this bers of tho \*»r in aH the strifes and couten tion* incident to tho profession. In many respects Johu A t Jones was a mail ofr«thcr extraordinary ami marked traits el character. tfow tuonuroboru with better amt more brilliant natural gifta-almost unrivullod in brilliancy and kaeuuoss of perception, and giltod with a fund of wit and shtrpnoss and quickness of repartee thut mado him adanger- ndvermiry at the Hustings and in the court Our brother Jones was no hypocrite. Being ind bold loi “ — out piuiuly Ji i ardent and bold temperament, he always o right out piuiuly uud trial"' without concealment anj wi uud trlelr ull his cut anujrithout re set \ e. He had all the uuturul gifts iecessary to ruDo him amongst the highest ronkrin our pro fuse ion: but haviug been born to tuno, he did not have easy for- „ labor for his daily toiu^urumeut and his tables led Ail elegant loisuro and social enjoyment more congenial to him than the lucubra- viyinti annorum, necessary to muke the profound lawyer. Buthis quickness ot percep tion, iu some measure, supplied the place ol huid labor: the point that sumo havo to labor long to roach he would grasp almost by intui- tiou, lie was an ambitious man. He always took _„i active and bold part in ull the political con troversies of tbo day. Ho was onco olccted a member of the Legislature from Mutoogoo county, and took a prominent position in that body—mdoed, he whs no "underling,” aud would have boon a man of mark in almost any assembly ol men. ... ... 01 military lite, wo beliovo be had but little fondner*. But a sense ol duty to hitnseU and to his country inuuccd him to onter the service at a wry oariy period of the war. He left home a captain of a company, und finally rose to th butaoUmn language, that Death, with gru*£- j.. re man iitoats maJ the attack.and. defence of human righto. tijRIRL OF NEW GOODS But whilst wo look back with molaneholy inter est upon the "early loved and early lost," who, in paring their last earthly tribute, gloriously illustrated the patriotism and devotion of the profession to which they belonged ; tbo knowl edge come* to us, that when a kind Providence staved the "red band ol war,” Re did not stop the sickle of Death." "Like a thief in the night,” he has stolen in- .. our circle, and struek down two of the piilnrs of the b'ir of Westorn Georgia—Judge Grigsby K. Thomas and tbe Hod. ii>ues Holt; ana wo uro again admonished, that at all Reason*, and in every place, man, despite his physical strength, his intellectual power, and tbe tri umphs of his fuiuo, is mortal, and must answer the summons which "knooks with equal hand at the princes’ palace and the paupor’s hut,” No. 125 Broad Street. are called upon to mouru, oarno to this hor to gether more than a quarter of a century ago. Young, ablo. ardent and ambitious, they started togothor in the race for life’s honors, and amid tho trials and triumphs of th© fomm, they cemented a friendship which was proof against lime and profeseioual Jealousy. Each won, ns he deserved, tbe highest bon- ach won, ns lie doserved, the highest bon- ... of his profession: oaoh acknowledged and enjoyed the success of the other, and in the vrv ripeness of their intellects, and the matu rity o I their honors, the one with hasty foot- death they wore **Par unbite frntrum Judge Thomas camo from Warren county, in this State, to the bar of this city. Early iu hi* i tho ch of this Court, und alter the faithful dis charge of the duties of his ollloo, resumed tho practioe of his profession, which ho prosecuted of his douth. Kind, courteous and affable iu demeanor, ho won the ostoem of all with whom ho came in conta t, and his promptness and in dustry secured to him the confidence and pat- ronago of a long list of clients. In tho humbler walk* of life, he bore himself as tbe refined gentleman, the faithful friend, and humble . — — . "o invuu, iiuu uumuiu Christian, and in tho homo circlo, he was over tho kind husband and iudulgont lather. Though ho had lived the ulluttrd score of man. yet ho grow old so gracefully, tbat ull hocked at the suddou announcement that he who but a fow weeks before, with musket iu band was marching through our streets with all the ardor of youth, to ouftuge iu the last con flict. Pro oris, et/oeisf had so non followed those who hallowed that occasion by the sacrifice of their live*. We can remember, and the records of this Court bear testimony, tct tho fitting manner in which ho discharged tho*o duties to the memo ries of dccooscd friends, which we feebly pay to to-day. and thero are thoBO who cun his own to-day. and thero are thoBO who cut recall with sadness (ho recollection, that al most his lust duty ut this bar was to deliver an oloquont und deserving Eulogy upon ono ol its oldost and most valued members. Col. Holt moved Irom Baldwin County, Geor gia, to this place, at an oar.y period of its his tory. 1 hough arduously und successfully pros- livid ho (ought galluntly, and loll at tho head of his regiment. On that field ot blood and in tho midst ot stranger* the body of our Brother found its last resting place—may tho turf rest lightly above him! Col, Pkttox H. Colquitt, nt tho time of hi* death, was about thirty-three years of ago. jsed in Georgia, aud ever since his maturity had been a residout of Columbus. At the usual Age he was admitted to the Bar, but on accouut ot -other engagements more conge nial to uis taste* he never engaged actively in tbo business of bis prolcssiou. In ourly life be received ugood classical edu cation, und ntterwajds, for some year*, was in tne military academy at West Point, At which place be acquired the munnors, habits und tastes peculiar to mi i’ury. discipline and edu cation, wbieb probably exerted aoontroling in ti uenco upon his after life. In porson ho was almost faultloss. Athletic, commanding and dignified, ho exhibited an al most faultless specimen ot manhood. These grae<H ot person added to an agreeubie temper, a social disposition, refined manners and a cul tivated intellect, made him a popular man and a mostagccoablo companion. Ho was elected Judge of the City Court of Uoiuwbus, and discharged the duties of that olioe for a short time, and till the Court abolished, toon after tins ho was a candidate lor a seat in tbe Goorgia Senate, from Musco- gco county, and after a warm contest he was the discharge of his duties as a legislator, by his zeal and ability, he acquired an enviablo repu tation though ono of the youngest members of thoticnato. Pot several years he was one of the editors ol tneGelumbus Time*, in which capaci ty he wo* eminent for good temper and mild treutmont towards political opponents, and courteous and gentlemanly conduct towards bis editorial brethren, lie was for many vears Captain of the City Light Guards, a volunteer company in the city of Columbus: uud at the very commencement of ©ho war hi* company promptly volunteered their services aud repaired to the then seat of war iu Virginia Afterwards ho was eleeted Culonul of the 4<3th Georgia Volunteer*. His peculiar tact und talent for military command wtis Illustrated in raising his regiment to a state 0t enviable disciplineand efficiency. After a laborious and harassing campaign in Mississippi, bis regimeutwa* ordered to joii Gen. Brugg rt army in Jtorth Goorgia, where it took if prominent and conspicuous part iu the great buttle of Chiclcamauga. And In leading bis rogitnont with distinguished gallantry iu tbat battle in the thickest of tho fight our Brother fell in the defence of his native state. And whilst deploring his loss, we are consoled Aliu niuioiuvj'iumiR um ium, UTC CODSuled with the reflection that ho diod tho death of a gollant and true soldier. Capt- N. B. Uutciiinh, ono amongst tho youngost of our number, was about twenty-six years of ago at the time of hi* death; and though bis race was a brief one, yet ho lived long enough to establish a good namo and to mAko a ho*t of strongly attached friends. We vontaro tho assertion that no member of this Bar, of bis age, was ever more universally be loved than our young Brother. In his manners l exceedingly amiable, retiring, modest und i assuming—truits of character tbat made in* own life one of pleasure and happiness, and made him agreeahlo and popular with all olas- sos with whom he associated. As a Lawyer his raco was too brief for ub to rondcran accurate judgment as to the position he would have assumed; but we believe his uativo talents, his education, his aptness for business and devotion to his profession were amply sufiicient, if he had been spared til! ma ture year*, to have raised him to a prominent position in his profession. Soon alter he was admitted to the Bar. he elected a Magistrate f or one of the districts in the city ol loiumbus. which responsible po sition ho held for about two years; and the du • Uo«or thUoffic, bo (liBbo&rged in n manner u,h >■ creditable to himseli and to the ontiro atiiiuclion of the community. ■ When the war broke out yuan, Uutohin, wan one amoutr tae nrct to tender bis services to his country, lie promptly volunteered for tbo war At tbo first tap of tho drum he took his place in tbe front lines. Uo was elected Lieutenant of one of the flist companies organised for the war; and so fuitntully and gallantly did he dis charge the duties of that pos.tion, that ho was soon afterwards elected Captain of the sarno company. Aud finally, right at his post, at the ht od ol bis company, fignting bravely for his ccuting hi* profession, ho touudtiiuo to mingle in tho political contests ol the day, and hi* services at the bar, and in the State and Na tional Councils, closely identified his name and fame with this section of the State. Hi* tear less advocacy of right, his unblemished honor as a citizen, lawyer and statesman, tonded greatly to give touo and character ton young and growing community, and he roapod bis ro wan! in tho good opinion of all who know him This bar was tho nronn of many of his most valued and brilliant efforts as » lawyer, ami those here, who cun remember hi* rapid march from tho lower to tho topmost round of profes sional fame. In every department of fife, he acquitted htinsel: well, but tho real quahlie* ol tliemun.wcro never ao fully developed, a* the privacy of that family circle which has boon so recently, und so deeply darkened. Though sorno years the junior of Judi Thomas, most would havo supposod, that L_ would have soonest diod. As the political clouds gathered and darkened over his country, so swept the shadow of difiuaso and death over his heart, and in his case it was plain, thut, ‘Coming ovents cast theirshadows before them. 1 His friends saw with painfu' solicitude that hi* career was drawing to a close, and almost felt whon he departed upon his lust mission of >. lipdiodaswell becomes a lawyer to die, 1th harno*M on his hank.” With harness on his back,' in an earnest and zealous effort to restoro to hi*, distracted country the blessings of law and order. _ -1 , Thoylhave loft to their friends sweet memo ries ot their many virtues: to their country a proud rocord ot long and faithful service, and to us examples worthy of study and emulation Thoretoro—Kesolved, That we have heard Grigsl. M and that we tender to their bereaved famiUc* our condolence and sympathy. Hesolvod, That momories, wo will n « U r mo of mourning for thirty days. Resolved, That those proceedings be spread upon tho minutes of this Court, and that tho Clerk bo directed to transmit oopies of the same to the fumilios of the deoeaxod. L. T. Downino, ) Alrx. C. Mobtox, XComm. A. R. Lamar. )/ / A trpe extract from the minutes of the Supe rior Court of Muscogee county. A PROCLAMATION. By James Johnson Provitionol Ooveruo fJeorgia. of . Executive Orircx, T ' *' ~ ,1865.1 Milledgcville, Deo. 4, Whereas, nneloction ordered and direotod by the Convention to bo holden for seven mem bers to represent the State of Goorgia in tho House of Representatives of tho Congress tbe Unitod States for two yoars from the 4th March, A. D. 18 -6, was so held on the J5tb ... November, A. D. 18G5. Now.thoreforo, I, James Johnson, Provisional Governor,having countod the votes by tho returns made to this offico, do declare that the Hon.- Solomon Cohen received the largest vote in the 1st Congressional Dis trict; Hon. Phillip Cook, in tho 2d: Hon Hugh Buchanan, in tho 3d; Hon. E. G.Cabaniss in tho 4th; Hon. J. D. Mathows. in tie 5th, Hon. J. H. Christy, in tho 6th, and the Hon W. T. Wofford in the 7th. And I do further declare, that as nt rresent advised, no certificates will be issued. Given under my hand and tho Seal of the Ex ecutive Department tho day and year above menjionod. By the Governor: JAMES JOHNSON, Pro. Gov. ol Georgia I. H. Bribcok, Sc’ey. If ) mure, on tho buttle field of Chick- — upon to pay tbe lost tribute of respect to tbe memory ot some of its departed Brothers. Death bus again invaded our ranks and we come together onco more to jpread __— — _jo«Mid ut of the uncertain "tenwre" Tty which we hold these seats: being at best but a tenancy at tri/f .kl.k ...» .1 1 which may be terminated at any moment, and without previous notice, by the Great Proprie tor. , . Within tbo last two year, ten of our brothers have been called, one after another, in rapid succession, from the strifes and contentions of this earthly tribunal to a more peaceful home in tbe skies. Called suddenly from tbeir ac customed labors before a tribunal of flesh and blood to tbat great Tribunal where errors are never committed and from whose docisions there is no appeal. Ten brt there called from our little oirolo in the brief space of two years 1 A few more such E ears of death and mourning and wo shall unlly be ablo to raise aoomnuttoo of the liv in j to enter upon tbe Record* n memorial of the dead. Heretofore, and within this brief rpaoe of time, we have closed the Record* oi five of otur deceased membervheAborn Jokes. Williams, R. Watson Denton, Charles J. Williams. K. Watson Denton Robert E. Dixon and Thomas J. Sloan- To-day we come to enter upon these Court Rolls our last, tearful .tribute to tho memory of five outer departed brothers. Alexander if. dMiriMti .. , Cooper, John A. Jonee. Peyton II. Colquitt, N. B. Hutchins and William Tennell Patterson are uo more—all ef them are dead—ell died in the aervioe of tbeir oountry—all died at tbo cannon'* mouth— one at Gettysburg and tne other four at Chiokamauga—ail fell amidst the din aud smoke of battle, and on fields of blood and death that will be forever memorable in the history of theiroountry; a fit resting place ‘ 14J-- ' for the patriot soldier. st decorum est P, Capt. AIbxandrji 11. Cooraa wee about forty- dre vears of age at tbe time of his death, lie had been a practicing lawyer about twenty- two year*, and for twenty years had been a (bis bar. A* a lawyer weoeu truth • ‘all hie doelipfs pre ran, he woe more then IWilVUau/ UM umuiw, uo WipHIWfa kua ordinal ily courteous and polite, and whenov*. be oould do it without sacrificing the laterals of hi* clients, he was ever reedy t«> accommo date opposing counsel and reader the nraotico as pleasant and agreeable as possible. We ven ture the assertion that no member ef (Jiia bar ever had oeeasion to complain of any Want of onel transactions. Gifted with an agreeab LleuC William Tknkkll Pattkbson was probably the very youngost of tho practicing members of this Bar. being at tho time of his death only about twenty-lour yoars of age When hi* classical education was complctedhe emit to Columbus und read law in tbe office of Wellborn, Johnson A Sloan, and was admitted to tbe Bar about two yoars before toe com mencement of tbe war. During the time of B ursumg bis legal studies in tbe city of Colum- us, itnppoar* he had aoquired the reputation of being a young man of excellent moral and social qualities; and by his upright deport ment, his courteous and polite manners, he made hiuiscif ogreoable to ail olasse*. He wa< a populnr young man and on* accomplished gentleman nritriico of his profession, lor immediately alter ho was admitted to the Bur.be was eleoted u J ustico ot the Peace for one of the districts in the city of Columbus, tbe varied afld delicate duties of which offico he oontinued to discharge in a highly satisfactory manner till the com- nianconicut of tho llo was a member of the Columbus Guards, and when that company tendtred thelrservioes to tho government, ho promptly responded to the calf of hi* oountry and repaired with them to the front, and for more then two years ho shared with them all the viciiita4e* incident to " life of tho soldier. During all this timo the life or the soldier. During all this tim •>ur young friend was proring himself to be < trncgnd gallant soldier; end finally he wa elected Lieutenant in tbat favorite and chiral- rie oUl'compnny—a company so much beloved and so long commanded by the lamented Gen. Scmuier. When his company was or iere«l from Virginia to join tbo army of Gen. Bragg, Lieut. Pattemon had a short furlough to visit hi* friends in Columbus, but on bearing that a conflict was iinuiinenOnado basto" to Join his coinnauy and bis companion* in arms. He rnachod them just in tine to take a band in tbe impending smuggle. And there on the bauks of tbe bloody Cniokam.iuga be mado bis last tight. On that fiobl made ever glorious by tho valor of our arms, our young brother. Pat terson, covered with honorable wound*, gave up his life on the aliur of hu country. 1 The Committee respectfully ask tbst this memorial be entered upon tbe Reoords of this 7ourt transmit to tbe families of the deceased. , oTg* IKOBAM, B A. Thornton, L. 1. Downing, J. J. Abbrcbc John Pkabody, :• I »MBtg, \ Tbe Committee, to whom was consigned Ik* duty of itrepann* and presenting a memorial and resolution* upon the deaths of Judge Thom as and Col, Uolt, beg leave to report: Invitation to Gtvx EviDKNCK.—The com mittee on fhe financial operations of the State send* us the following for publication, and we call especial attention to it: Milleobvillk. Nov. 28, 1865. Whereas, we h&ve been convened for the pur pose of making "a thorough investigation and examination of tho financial operations of the State of Goorgia fiom 1161 to the present time,” and desire, without prejudice or partial ity, to discharge the duty imposed. We invite all persons to come forward and give, under oath, all the evidonce they may have that will throw light on the subject matter of invostiga don. On motion, the above resolution was referred to tho Provisional Governor for publication. THOMAS 8AFF0LD, Chairman. C.J. JORDAN, 0. A.LOCIIRANE. doc7-d2w A Regular Bl'etlng of Levlckv A / Pierce Lodge, No.— P. and A. MtAfi/ N?NU U Jt b 7"S 18 (ThUr “ li ” ) E The election of Officers for tbe ensuing mi- ■onto year will tako place. A full attendance Is requo-kted. AH visiting and transient brethren in good standing are invited to ettend. U. Havo this day rocnivod another lot of s PLENDID AUCTION SHU ByT). P. & H. ajjj (Lato Kill., Llvlngiton ho,) ' A SPLENDID LOT NEW FURnX 1 Marble-top Rosewood llur n ' ' j.,': FURNISHING GOODS, BKAUTIFITL LOT OP BEAVER SACKS AND COATS I BLACK CLOTH COATS; SUPERFINE BEAVER AND DOE PANTS; ELEGANT LOT OF MELTON SUITS; MAGNIFICENT LOT OF OVERCOATS; EXTRA FINE LINEN SHIRTS; LAMD'S WOOL AND SHAKER FLANNEL UNDERSHIRTS; JEANS, COTTON nml FLANNEL DRAW ERS; ALEXANDER’S AND PBRINOT’S KID QL0VS; BEAUTIFUL lot of HANDKEIICUIEFS. Lot ALL who are in &«m1 of oloiufit and be- com ng Suita, call on G. E. THOMAS dc CO., at No, 125 Broad atraet, and they shall be pleased, both in prico and quality. ESTEEMS CASH!JI3 REMOVAL. I, CLIFTON MOSES & CO., Marble-top Rosewood Bureau 1 Walnut Cottage Bedstcnd; S Mahogany Rooking Chulrs; 1 Oval Marble-top Contre Table- 2 Set Walnut Hofa-bottoni Chair* 50 Yds. Tapestry Cirpcting; 100 do. Now India Mntttng; Wash Stands; Bedsteads; Divans; Tables; A very fine Mahogany Kxtemioi Table. CROCKERY AND GLASSWAI 2 FINE CHINA TEA SETS; A very fine Plated TKA .SET, 7 With other valuable goods in the Uouiek^^V is line, ALSO, A Completo set Blackftnith Tools, d ec 6— $ 11 BY D. P. & E. ELLIS (Late Ellis, Livingston k Co.) * /YN THURSDAY 7th Dec., at 11 oft* v-J will sell In front of store “ HAVE REMOVED TO No. 161 Broad St., (OPPOSITE COOK'S HOTEL,) HERE They will be pleased to welcome tbeir friends and patrons, and continue to sorvo them in the capacity of COMMISSION MERCHANTS -AND- STOCK BROKERS. dec 7—tf For Sale, JgAGGING, ROPE. Tobacco, Lord, No. 1 Cotton Cards. Soap, Jcc. By I. CLIFTON MOSES k CO., No. 101, (opposite Cook's Hotel.) doc 7—tf GOLD, SILVER, Exchange on New York, P°RI W anted, 10,000 Dollars in GEORGIA and ALABAMA BANK BILLS, F >R,Which tho highest market prioea will be paid by I. CLIFTON MOSES k 00. Brokers, dee G—tf No. 101 Broad street. GRAND ^RAFFLE. Two Thorough-bred Mares. O N SATURDAY NIGHT. 9th imt., ih.ra will bo ralllod at Messrs. WALL k THOMPSON’S two fine thorough-bred Marat, color, wcli matched. They’are half sisters and aro well broken to single or double harness; bath sired by Jack Gammcl and dam by Betsy King and Mollie Sherwood. Parties wishing bamlsoiuo double turn-out would do well to attend this rafflo. Chances Twenty Dollars o*cb-dec 7—St DANCINGJiCADEMY. MR. C. H. CLEVELAND a Respectfully nroposos to the olU- « sen* of Columbus and vicinity to a commence the Excretes of his D*u-^ icing Academy, assisted by tbe cele-Lu brated Violinist, Mr- J. A. FRANK, at TEMPERANCE HALL, (Up 8taftra t) on Saturday, 9th Deoertfcer, 1865, introducing all the New and baahionable Dancesoftho day Hours of Tuition for Young Ladies, Misses and Master* nt 10 o’clock a- in., till 12 m ; after noon from 3 to 5 p. m. Gentlemen, Thursdays and Saturdays ut 7jf p. ni. Terms $10 per Ses sion of 12 lessons, payable in advance. A Soi ree will be given every Friday evening during „ Wu' Or entering RAl'.RI'AD STOCK at ADMINISTRA- IV TOR S HALIL—By virtu, of an order from the t,ourt of Ordinary of Marion county, will be cold before the Uouit-Uouee in Ellavifli Ga on the first Tuesday in February next, the fol- Iowing Land and Railroad btock, to-wlt; Lot of land. No. 141; north half of No. 143* aouih hulf of No. 1*51 south half of No. lie’* con taining five hundred acre*, more or le«s***U in the :10th district of Schley county, Ga. ' Also, nt tho same time and nlaee Th.ss shares in the South-We.tern RMIwad sjfd as the properly of Daniel Frailer, deo'd. “ “ Terms made known on the day of sale . , HENRY G. DANIEL. Adtn’r. dee 7 w-IOd (j. ti. l.) debonia non. A U .f u Mot\ 0 ho’L S n*I&cJurt r ‘„ro^ Courteous, in Buena Vista, Ga., the follow- Ronr. S. Crash. Sec’y. HENRY PERSONS HAS JUST RECEIVED SILK VELVET CLOAKS. From *1M to $175 each. LATEST STYLE CLOAKS. From *15 to »c0 each. HEAD DRESSED NETTfl. From *3 to $10 each. A splendid assortment of DRESS BUTTONS. TRIMMINGS, Ac. dec7-4t FOR RENT. A COMFORTABLE four room bouse, two kitckeiiM. good well ol wator. garden Ac Apply at Inis office. dec 7 3t PISTOLS. TIFE h.reju.t received a large , *v lot of COLT'S and olbei ntak. of FWTOIsI which we erh selling cheap. dec7-tl J. ENNIS A CO. ed a large _ lDd ° u “ 2?’ ing lot* und parcels of land, to-w'it • No ‘24A- sontj, half ol No. 217; Fifty' (MJ aorMin th. nonh-eait corner of No. 2t8 ; No. 249; No. 245 ; Ms - aki i : “ : co otainlng eleven hand-' red end Ofty (1150) acres.- more or leu, all in the fourth t4th> district of originally Muscogee now Marion county. Sold as the property of Iaasc H-Peablu.i.teof said county, deo’d. Credit until 25th Dec. lsth). ... SIMEON BLUB. Adm'r. (J. It. L.) dec 7 E0RGIA, MARION COUNTY.—Mrs. Bu- y* *an Bell and Win. H. Bell, have applied to mo for letters of administration on tbe es tate of Charles A. Bell, deoeased. All concerned, are notified to file their objec* tious on or by tho second Tnesdsy in January next, to the granting ol said letters. offico. Dec. 5th. DW5. Witness my bund i dec ’ J. M. LOWE, Ordinary. ELECTION NO 1 ICE, A * "lection mr City omen will be bald on JV Saturday. 9th in.Uut. at the folluwlng J - B - Wright—At Temperance"5a™. Br *- m - B - S ' . W. Wanl-U. MI.MIebrooh. K.H. Muigrove- Al store of H. Middlehruuk. eSJ-W-ta Li * on ' Wm - J*P»on—At 1 Sllding-soat Buggy : 1 Pair Match Horsts ; ALSO, 9 Ileod Good Mulos; llorsel. Cows, Ac , 1 Excellent Rockaway in good order, dec 6—$3 BY D. P. & R. ELLIS (Late Ellis, Livingston A Co.) Sale of Valuable Properly 1st soli County, Ala _ 9.*^ o’clock, 1 will soil at uiy reiwt miles Jrom the City of Columbia— 80 bond oi cattlo t mostly Devon slock, mu ui muoiij I'utuu muci 1 i them fine Milk Cows; 1 yoke ot (i 100 bend fine pork Hogs a. 2 fine Soddlo llorsos; Iiuggy ; Cnrriait ons: Plantation implements; 7 barrels fine Syrup ; Beof Cattle and Sheop; Wheat, Oat*, Shucks: Sugar Cane JswJ Straw-Cutters, Corn-Shcllers, Ac. c Kdidi C. B. TAL 4jg- The above sale, advertised forttiij is charge 1 to Monday, Dec. 11th. Come and get bargain*, dec 0 $12 BY D. P. & R. (Late Ellin, Livingston A Co.) I O N SATURDAY. Deo. 9th al 11 o - will sell in front of .toro ,6 ACRES LAND lii milw cast o(l| adjoining John K, Jonos, W. F. Ittwa M. Dancer, with 25 noroe cleared, p»i( log Home, with orchards Ac., on tlieg BY D. P. & R. El (Late Ellis. Livinoston A Cwl Very Fine Carriage anil I will sell iu front of our store A VERY FINE CLOSE CARKIA31 by a first olass Northorn innnufactnrerttl afineartiole, but little worn, asgotdf with Harness complete. ALSO. A very fine pair MATCH HORSES,^ well broke to single and double harne* j *3* Carrriage and Horses can bsa brow’s Stable, dec 2-159 ALSO, 12 or 15 HEAD CATTLE among Uo| fine stock, good Milk Cows and BeefO Cattle belong to H. S. Estes, dec 3 $3.75 By D.-T. & R. ELU J (Lato Hllie. Livingston A Co) LARGE AND PEREMPTORY SHJ| Ready-Made Clothif BOOTS, SHOES, &C. AN TUESDAY, the 12th Dcce»*« j| (J o'clock, w. will noil nt onr Aertf J in the city nf Coluinbu*. without f and on account of a merebaut leavix 200 Over-Coati, of all grade, andnu 400 Pair Caeeimere, Doe Skin indGjtl>| 500 Buainene and Droai Conte, of *96 200 ” - “ Vesta. 100 '• Suita, of nil ciualllia: 20 Doe. White and Col’d FlanotlSh’J 18 " White and Col'd Cotton Drawer!: Qente Linen. Cotton and Silk Em Scarfn, Suependere, Shirt*. Collar*,■ almost every article found in afii* 1 *- 1 ing Store. 980 Pair BOOTS and SH For Men, Wemen. Bore. Girl* »■* 11 in original packag**- The above goods arc of the belt ^ purchased for the city trade, ^ chant who 1* about * 1 in lots to suit MKKCHAW* BY D. P. & R. rll (Late Ellis. Living" ■ tCl | VALUABLE PROPE AT AUCTION] IKT OOX.TJ3VTBUS. WILL be ,old on tho PjemljS ttJM W bidder, on Thursday thelttM'JJi ber next, at 12 o’clock n. m.. »•* ,b , .Jk with all tho rights, privikgej Aj$| co* belonging to tho BAGD* * I TUHING COMPANY. Thl« well 1rnnvi) nrom-ri.V Fkai I At I i i th (bo *. PKh Lot*, with and without water operative*’ Houses on bolh JJj hooohoo river, togethor wlui ®On the eust aide ot tho river DHHI and throe (3) Lots without watsrjj ■Throe-»nd-a-h»U (3yj| ^1 ■ • three (.3) brick: >‘$1 (wildings, containing in all tf sixteen rooms for operative^. . # i And three fourth interest J n ' j ji Company's i roperty. consisu*# Wator Lot*. • r „. - All the above Lots are <- On tho weetside of the riven l * AuV.,l\Vo£,*' C “ t '- J * h * river bank, and nine Lot* Jggptw.alw u«,m (mrul. On Twenty-six acres Dwelling llouso. forty-uhfntoi« J and oue work-shod. ■ i,—In The *alo will be without ret fj,i rl $f4 arty will be shown to vstsotaoer^ chase, at any time previoi'* AVxBit Apply to »• octSl-tils - »b | of A mdc To the PubM- "PHE Members of U» ■»•'J 0 .rt4 • i l notloa that they ha»* |w»kfl ilnimum chargee, and AMJJJJjiid*J $m,t P minimum chargee, ana «■> lowing; -For protkmlowl .bell» vlceetoept when the Attero" ^..- already been retained or emP |Wh. [fa m idy beei ? fv—St I,V« b j- "Wanted v