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VOL. II. ATHENS, GEORGIA, JANUARY 25, 1831, 'he Southern Banner, IS mi LISl ED IX THE TOWX OF ATHENS, GEOEUIA, EVERY SATURDAY, 151 ALBO!\ CHASE. TERMS.—Three dollars per year, payable In ad. sco, or Fo lr dollars if delayed to the end of tlie r. The 1 ittor amount will lie rigidly exacted ol »’ho fi.il t o meet their paymonts in advance. »o subscription received for less than one year, un- i the. nion y is paid in advance ; and no paper will [discontinu ed until all arrearages are paid, except Ihc option of the publisher. A failuro on the part lubscribD! s to notify us of their intention of re- ipiisluno'/it, accompanied with the amount duo, will considers* i ns equivalent to a now engagement, and ors sent ccordingly. UiviiuTJSt cents will bo inserted at the usual rates. TA11 Lo-tora to the Editors on matters connected the *’*' Wi»hmont, must be post paid in order to ro atter. ion. „ Notice of the sale C* Inndand Ncgrbesby Ad- nistrators Exocutors, or Guardians, must be pub. ed sixty days previous to the day of sale. Phe sale - if Personal Property, in like manner, l bo pub! And forty days previous to the day of sale., sotico to debtors and creditors of an estate, must be .inked fifty days. iotico tli.it Application will he made totlio Court Jrdiunri, for Leave to sell Land or Negroes, must | published /oar months. fotico t iat Application will be undo for Lottersof [niinistrc lion, must be published thirty days, and i Letters of Dismission, six months. It. B. liORD & CO. [AVI.’ recently openod, and arc now offering for sale, at the store lately occupied by B. B. Lord, | ex tens vc and valuable stock of atehes? Jewelry* &c. bich tl oj’ have selected with great care in the v-Yoi k Market. Tiieir list of Gooffs will shov. st b) -Jiment superior i:t sine, quality and elegance, mv tiling of the kind that can be found in the up. jntry of Georgia. Among their most prominent tides -nay be enumerated the following: Golil Chronometer 'Watches. CJoM and Silver Le ver, <!o. Gold and Silver L'Epine Vertical, do. and Gentlemen's Gold neck, watch and guard of various descriptions. ' and Gentlemen's Gold Seals and Keys. P.U11CO, Coral, Agate, f iier .ld, Ruby, Enamelled \ SlfCHSt E*I1SS, lintings, Topaz, Garnet, / ■urban, Jwl, Aqui-Mari- i a *‘* r “ *“» el Turquois, Pearl, Paste / Rfi Diamond, > bid and Plated Medallions and Miniature Lockets. -ALSO— few Clocks and Mantel Time.Picccs. Fancy and Work Boxes, at Jemen’s Dressing Cases, table Writing Desks. Ir U Lamps. and Branch plated Candlesticks, Snuffers and Prays. tod Fruit Baskets and Castors, itt .ni i Coffee and Tea Setts, sket Books and Wallets. Leather and Bead Purses. >.-y Tablets. trk Gammon Boards and Chess Men. kthematical Iastrumcuts. files Bolt Buckles and Slides. Gold, Silver, Steel, and Vi \ UiMHI. ■■ pi atcd Spectacles. and Silver Ever Pointed Pencil Cases, a Andirons, Shovels and Tongs., ier Table, Tea, Dessert and Mustard Spoons, r and Peail Salt Spoons, r Sugar Tongs and Soup Ladles, r anil Plated Butter Knives, iv Transfer Boxes and Prints* Cutlery. ers’ Pen and Pocket Knives, rs of various kinds and qualities, handled Table Knives and Forks, in setts of pieces. Insical Instruments. :ort Horns and Trumpets. Bugles. ns of various qualities, irioucts anil Flageolets. Silver Keyed cocoa-wood Flutes, lined. punon and Ootavo Flutes, sisal Boxes. ildren’s Rattles and Whistles. GOOD ASSORTMENT OF— Valiiing Canes.—Also—Rifle end Smooth-Bore Canes, (i now article.) Double barrelled Guns. &c. Ac. bthens, Dee. 21—40tf. WM. L. MITCHELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ATHENS, GEO. W ILL practico in tlio- Western Circuit, and ad. joining Counties of the Northern and Ouk- iliulgeo Circuits, in which business may be confided to him. Jau. 4—42—tf.' ATHENS Male Academy. M U. HILLYER, who was expected to tako charge of the Male Academy in this place, having re. ceivod the uppoiutment of Tutor in Franklin College, the Trustees have not been able to make arrange, moots for tha commencement of the School, so soon as was expected. The Trustees now take pleasure in announcing to the public, tnat the School will certainly open on the 22d in.-,;, unfi^f tho instruction of Mr. MOSES IP. DOBBINS, whoso known rapacity and long ex- pcrienco, eminently entitle him to pu'uiir "onfideace. It is hojicd that those who wish to avail themselves of the advantages of the Institution, will be prompt in their application. The terms of tuition will be $7,50 per quarter pay. able in advance, to Mr. E.'L. Newton, Treasurer of the Board. By order the Board. WILLIAM BEARING, Chairman. Athens, Jan. 15.—44—if. Athens Female ACADEMY. fllHIS Institution will ho ojiened on tbo FIRST JL MONDAY IN JANUARY NEXT, under tho joint dircction'of tho subscribers. A sufficient-num ber of competent assistants will at all times bo pro vided. Rates of Tuition, (payable in advance\) For Scholars instructed i: Spelling, Reading, Wri ting and Arithmetic, as far as Vulgar Fractions, (Smith’s System,) $4 00 per qr. Same—with English Grammar and Geography, $7 00 “ Rhetoric, History,.Use of Globes, Nat ural Philosophy, Chemistry, Astro nomy, Latin and Greek Languages, . and the Mathematics, $8 00 “ Instruction will be given In tho French Language. The Music Room, as heretofore, will be occupied by MRS. WALTHALL, whoso knowledge of the science, and experience in teaching, need no com- mendution. * Drawing and Fainting will be taught in tha Aca demy. The School will be provided with Apparatus for illustration in tho different sciences. There will bo monthly examinations without any previous preparation. Scholastic Year—Ten Months. O’ Boarders will be received in the family of the Senior Principal, residing on the premises. WM. B. TAYLOR, > . . . . . HUNT i Associate i i m cipals. Nov. 9.—3-ltf. GEORGIA RAIL ROAD. g N conformity with the act to incorporate tho Geor- -B. gia Rail Road Company, Books of Subscription for TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED Shares of one hundred Dollars each, of the capital stock of said company, will be opened at the office of William L. Mitchell, Esq. in the town of Athens, on Monday the 3d day of February next. The Books will bo kept open for ten days, between the hoars of 9 in the forenoon and 3 in the afternoon, during which time the commissioners will receive from individuals, corporations, or companies, sub scriptions for so many shares as they may see fit to subscribe for, not exceeding one hundred, until three days shall have expired, and after that for any num ber of tho remaining shares they may think proper; on the condition that at tho time of subscribing there shall be paid down to tho commissioners, or a majo rity of them, fixe dollars on each share subscribed. Tho remainder of each share may be called for in instalments of not more than 15 dollars, in periods of not less than six months ;* making, in all, not more than ninety-fice dollars on each share, in three years. The company, under tho charter, have the exclu sive right to construct and uso the said rail road, and all other rail roads they may choose to make within 20 miles on cither side of it, for thirty-six years; and to charge 50 cents freight per hundred pounds, on produce and merchandize, and 10 cents per cubic foot ou articles of measurement carried 109 miles; and five cents per mile for passengers. The stock of the company is exempted from taxa tion for seven years from and after tho completion of the said rail roads, or anyone of them;, and after that, shall be subject to a tax not exceeding one half per cent, on the net proceeds of thoir investments. For a full view of the rights and privileges grant- d to tho company, the public arc referred to the charter itself, as published in the Georgia Journal of the 1st January inst. and the Banner of this data. WILLIAM WILLIAMS, WILLIAM DEARING, STEVENS THOMAS, JAMES CAMAK, Commissioners. . Jan. 11—13—3t. ■<gSR^ Valuable Property FOR SALE, D A GREAT BARGAIN OFFERED, HE Subscriber offers for sale liis Plantation in Ticiggs County, containing upwards of 3000 Acres ol* LnniT iig on, and extendir" at lr ia t six milos along, the UiUjgeo River, eighteen miles below Macon and six cs from Marion, the road from tho latter place to •rv, Houston county, running through it, with half Ferry, across tho Ocinulgoc, which belongs to' tho i* at ion. A Iso, 50 Eikely Negroes, ig them a good Plantation Blacksmith, with a sot of Tools. i the premises, is a good framed Dwelling House, a, Gin Houso and Saw Gin; a Saw and Grist , on a tolerable stream of water—a good stock Mules, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, besides a full sup. ’ of Provisions, Pork, Corn, Fodder, - &c. doc. for next year, and all tho uocessaiy conveniences for i, such as Wagon, Carta, Oxen, &c. dec. with present crap now under preparation. All of h will bo sold with tho Plantation, credit of one and two yean will be giveo if de- , for undoubted Notes. nons desirous of purchasing will call on his it on the premises, and examine tho property. R. JL MUSGROVE. Augusta. Jan. 3,1831.—43—eow6m. CASH STORE. T HE subscriber is now receiving and offers for sale, at tho Middle Tenement of E. L. Newton's Store, a general assortment of Family Groceries, —CONSISTING OF Sugars, Coffee, Molasses, Salt, • FLOUR, (inorthern) <$• BUCK-WHEAT. l Mackerel,'Nos. 1 & 2. FISH. Salmon No. 1, in small kegs for families. t Dry Cod. jg-;-.-. TEAS, Imperial, Hyson and Sou- ^ Vi chong. _ - FRESH ^ CANDLES, Sperm and Tallow. TEAR. Tobacco and Cigars. =a==r* Turpentine SOAP. Potatoes, Apples, Onions, llice, and Cheese. Raisins, Dates and Figs. Currants and Cranliorries. Pepper, Spice and Cinnamon. Cloves, Nutmegs and Indigo. Chocolate and Mustard. Vinegar and Pickled Tongues. Wines of all kinds. London Porter. —ALSO— Nails, Spades, Shovels, Axes, &c ALSO 2090 pr. Shoes, .Of all kinds, from the thick Brogan for Negroes, to the fine satin, Lady's Slipper—Among which are SO, pr. Elastic Over-Shoes, Lined and bound, with Soles—which will be sold at wholesale or retail. ALSO, ON CON8ISNMBNT A Lot of Wool and Cotton CARDS, Of all sizes', for Machines—Together with au assort ment of -• Crysfalized Ornaments, For dressing Cakes—CANDIES, JELLIES, &c UTAH of which will be sold Cheap for Cash. S. TENNEY. Athens, Jan. 4—42tf. i Farm, vhich VALUABLE PLANTATION and.mills For Sale, W ILL be sold at Watkinsville on the first Tues day in February next, at public outcry, the valuable plantation on which Robert Love now re- sides; containing eleven hundred acres, a largo portion of which is woodland. On the premises are good Grist and Saw Mills, Cotton Masbine, &.c.— Persons wishing to purchase, will do well to examine the property os it will be sold for cash and without reserve. • Warrantee titles wilt be given JOHN NISBET. Jan. 4—42—ids. For Sate or Re»t> T HE HOUSE AND LOT on which the sub scriber resides, situated in the Western, part of the Town of Athens. Il is pleasantly situated, and well calculated to accommodate comfortably a small family. Persons wishing to purchase or rent, win apply to Mr. - N. F. Prince. JAMES B. DAVENPORT. .Tail. 11—43—4t. PROSPECTUS OP THE standard of Union AND FREE TRADE ADVOCATE. T HE extensive patronage bestowed by our fellow- citizens upon the Standard of Union, assures us that wo have not labored in vain ; and the desires o generally expressed by its friends, to seo it placed in a position where its advantages of information and increased circulation would be more certainly united, ivc have determined to remove it to Milledgerille, where its Editorial columns will continue to be con- ducted by its former Editor, Thomas Haynes, Esq. The principles which it has heretofore advocated, it shall continue to maintain, with increased energy. It shall bs the Standard of Union—It shall sup port and defend “ the Union of all the States’* as tho >nly means of preserving “ the sovereignty and in dependence of each.” It shall be a free press, and will speak of men, measures and parties with becoming freedom. It will continue, as it has done, to inculcate those great and wholesome truths upon which our fathers so firmly asserted and so gallantly maintained the sovereignty, tho' Union and independence ’ of the United States. We shall, at the same time, oppose any and every abuse and usurpation of power by the Federal Goy. eminent, by all constitutional means ; and as zealous ly oppose all rash and reckless movements by States calculated to jeopardize the harmony of our blessed Union, “until the accumulation of oppression,-shall outweigh the evils of separation.” Wc believe man is capablo of self-government, end wc will not be instrumental in arresting the ex periment now in progress, by which alone this great problem can be solved ; because vre desire to see tho principles of the American Revolution acted out, that the world may know, whether mankind arc wor. thy the blessings of liberty and independence, or whether from their own weakness and folly, they are the natural subjects of anarchy and despotism. We have too much confidence in the wisdom and I'nnness of our institutions, in the patriotism and in. telligence of the people,to question the final and glo rious triumph of republican government over all others. The present aspect of affairs in Georgia, demands the active service of every friend of the Union. The disorganizing doctrine of Nullification, is at this mo ment, menacing the foundations of our government, and if suffered to triumph, will destroy the fairest fab ric of liborty, which was ever erected by tho wisdom of'man. It shall be our business, as it has been through our brief career, to strip it of its gaudy and alluring deco rations, and hold it up to the public gaze, deformed and loathsome as it itt. As it regards men, we shall judge them by. their acts, and speak of them as we think. For one, wo shall stick to old Hickory, until he commits some more damning act; than preserving this Union from tho rain and desolatifin meditated against it by “ John Caldwell Calhoun” and his minions; nor shall wo abuse him for a tyrant and despot until we' shall have rendered about as much service to our country as ho has done. The. compromise tariff act of 1633, shall continue tn moot our most untiring and vindictivo opposition. Wc consider it tho result of a corrupt combination for selfsh purposes alone, and that'it is the com. mencoment of a system of taeasi^cs intended finally t;» release every ®rticle Oi iuxury entirely from taxa tion, an _ Uicr^y t 0 throw the whole Imrdcn of tho I t'-VZ uao npon articles of prime necessity. For tho spirit and ability with which we shall at. tack the principles of our a4fesarics and defend our own, ye must refer our readers to tho Standard from its commencement to the present; with the further, assurance, that wo feel an additional motive to in- croaso our energies, from the very kind and indnl- g ant manner in which our feeble efforts, in a good' cause, have been regarded by a large portion of our fellow-citizens. As soon as new materials can be obtained, the pa- par will be enlarged, and every exertion made to ren der it an interesting and valuable Journal. In the mcan'timo, we beg oar patrons to bcarwith tho size of our sheet, keeping this truth in constant remem brance, that a little of a good thing is better then a great, deal of & bad one. * In tho patronage which we seek, in the prosecu. t ion of oar labors, we look to the Union party alone. If it does not support os we most sink by the way; for we claim no kindred with nullification, and its vo taries feel no sympathies for us. We have waived with tho doctrine, and havo dealt oar blows with no sparing hand—wo ask no aid from tlio enemy. P. L. ROBINSON. Sparta, December 7,1833. WJH. C. WAY—Agent* (Next door to Messrs. Turpin dp D'Antignac,) AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, O FFERS for sale to his friends and the public, a great variety of STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, wbich were chiefly selected by him. self the last summer, and previously to tho rise of Goods in New-York, (while ho was on .there,) and whick^vill be sold at a vory small advance for cash or good paper, viz. 4-4, 7-8 rich chintz Calicoes, assorted colors and patterns. . - 4-4, 7-8 do. do.-French and English col’8 Muslins. Scarlet and light chintz Calicoes for Children. Black and white Muslins and Calicoes, for second and deep mourning. Do. do. striped and figured Ginghams, do. do. Fink, blue, lilac, buff and purple striped Ginghams, very fine. Striped muslin pattern Ginghams—a new article. 4-4 light figured small patterns French Muslins, and 4-4 Calicoes, for Children’s wear. 4-4 and 6-4 cheeked and plaid white Muslins. 6-4 nainsook, jaconet and muU do. very fine. “ book and plain clear Lawn. 4-4, 8-4 plain and figured Swiss Muslins, assorted qualities and patterns. 4-4 and 6-4 superfine and common Cambric Muslins. 4-4 and 6-4 superfine cotton Cambrics. Thread Laces, Edgings and Insertings, all widths. Inserting and scolloped Trimmings, assorted on thin book and jaconet Muslins. Rich plain and figured Bolt Ribbons, assorted. Black, white and colored watered do. * . do. Colored tafieta Ribbons, assorted, nos. 1 to 22. Cap gauze and satin Ribbons. Ladies’ assorted II.’s Gloves, all colors. do. do. fur lined do. and Walking Shoes, do. black and white English and French heavy Silk Stockings. ■— — — — - do. white, black, slate cotton and worsted do. Misses and Children’s white and scarlet worsted and cotton do. and Bootees. * A130— 6-4 super Merino Cloths and Circassians, of all colors and qualities. 5-4, 6-4 super black merino Bombazines. Black Italian, Gros de Swoir and Poult de Soir SILKS. Rich fancy colored do. of brown, slate, pea green, bottle, lilac, fawn, claret and crimson. ALSO From the Dublin'University Magazine. SUMMER RECOLLECTIONS. *Tis sweet—’tis sweet—the summer dream That haunts us in our winter hours ; - The murmur’d music of a stream, Tho voice of birds—the breath of flowers, And the worm breeze that lightly heaves The waters and the whiep’ring loaves. There is a dream, more sadly sweet, When, summer years of youth return ; And hearts that wo no more may meet, As fondly beat, as truly burn, And eyes weep back to ue’ awhile, The sadness of their parting smile. It comes like music heard at night. Like dew ,upcn tho (trooping flowers, Like morn’s first dawning to their sight Who darkly dwell in icy bowers, To him who long hath felt depart The light of hope and bloom of heart. Not yet—not yet the summer bloom Of my young heart had died away; There is a twilight in the gloom, A ling’ring smile—a farewell ray, A hope of rapture, kindling yet, A halo from the sun that’s set! 1 ssmttftifott. Twisted Silk, Ilcrnani, Thibet wool and othor rich, est Silk and Wool SHAWLS, in great variety. Extra size scarlet merino LONG SHAWLS, war- ranted all wool. 5-4,6-4 and 10-4 real IRISH SHEETINGS, all of linen and most approvod bleach. 44 and 7-8'soft finish IRISH LINENS, warranted all linen and best of bleach, (on grass.) 5-4 and 8-4 Links Damask Diaters. Extra fine LONG LAWNS, equally approved fac- tory, 3-4 and 7-8 wide, quite undressed. —A GREAT VARIETT OT— English and American Long Cloth and Cotton - — ShMiiigS^all prices. Brown Shirtings, and 6-4 brown Sheetings. Bird’s-Eye, Russia and Scotch linen toweling Diapore. Clark’s spool Cotton. Tapes, Ncodlcs and Fins, &c. &c. Jan. 18—44tF- OCrBook and Job Printing neatly and ac. ntratcK executed at this Office. GREENBANK’S PERIODICAL LIBRARY, C ONTAINING, in the cheapest possible form, a republication of new and standard works: Voyages, Travels, History, Biography, Select Me. moirs. Popular Science, Personal Adventures, Tales of unexceptionable moral bearing, and approved po ems. It is published weekly, in numbers of 48 oc tavo pages each, at $5 per Annum iu advance, and contains matter equal to 208 pages more than any other periodical in America at the same prico. The following works havo been already republished in the “ Library,” viz: Volume I.—1. The life and-Trials of Henry Fcsto. lozzi, with copious extracts from liis works, illustra tive of his plan of education; by E. Biber, Ph. Dr. —2. History of Peter tho Great, with a preliminary sketch of the Histoiy and Statistics of Russia ; by General Count Philip de Scgur—3. Notes of a jour- ncy through France and Italy; by Wxn. Hazlitt.—4. Tho Last Essays of Elia; by Charles Lamb.—-5. The Wounded Spirit, a Tale of Life ; by D. M. Muir. —6. The Life of Carl Theodor Koerner, the German Warrior Poet; by his father.—7. Martial and Mis cellaneous Poems of Kmrnor.—8. Kterncr’s Prose Tales—9. Tours in Upper Iudia and the Himalaya Mountains, &c.; by Major Archer.—10. The Game ofLifo; by Leitcli Ritchie.—11. Tho Young Post, a Fragment of Autobiography; from talcs of Field and Flood; by John Malcolm.—12. Helen Waters, from the same.—13. The Brothers, from the same. —14. The Rival; by the author of Recollections of tho Pc^nsula.—15. Anecdotes of Painters. Volume II.—1. Critical Sketches of tho character and genius of Scott, and Byron.—2. Journal of an officer cmployod in the expedition under tho com mand of Captain Owen, on the Western Coast of Af rica..—3. Notes of a Tour in Albania.—4. Bio graphical and critical sketches of Sir Jas.Mackintosh and Lord Brougham-—5. Service Afloat, comprising the Personal Narrativo of a British^Naval Officer.—6- Occanides or Marino Lyrics; by Mrs. Fletcher (late Miss Jewsbury.)—7. Sketch of tlio-genius and char., actor of Wordsworth,with selections from his Lyrical i Ballads. 8. Nino Months’ Residence in New Zea land.—9. The Life of Mahomet; from tho Library of Useful Knowledge—-10. Histoiy of tho Ottoman or Turkish Empire, by . Edward Upham, Esq. M. R. A. S. 11. Tho Tyrqlqr, by tho author of “ Recol lections of the Peninsula-”—12. Domestic Manners in tho West' Indies; by Mrs. Carmichael; five yeais .a resident in the Islands^-13. The life and Character of William Wilborforce.—14. Mon and Things, viz : The Times wo live in, Odd Fellows, and Blessings of Biography. - Tho London Editions of the abovo works were or- iginaUy' published in more than thirty volumes, cost tlio publishers about EIGHTY DOLLARS, and have boen afforded to subscribers at the amazingly reduced prico of Two Dollars aSd Fifty Cents !!! exclusive of postage. The “ Periodical Library” will consist of Four Volumes in the course of tho year—each volume to make upwards of six hundred and Twenty pages. N. B, Subscribers are served in tho following pli ces free of postage,-viz :-Boston, Now Haven, Ct., Worcester, Ms., New York, Ba’.timoro, Washington, D. C., Annapolis, Richmond, Charleston, Savannah, and Cincinnati. O* Subscribers will oblige us materially by ma king their remittances in notes of tho United States Bank, when they can possibly do so. Thfl first number, with which the subscription be gins, was published on tho 10th May, from which time complete setts can bo furnished. *' Address Post Paid, T; K. GREENBANK, &Co. -Si ' No 9, Franklin place, Philadelphia. Nov. 1,1833. COUNTY LYCEUMS. At a meeting of the * Teachers’ Society of the State ofGcargia,’ recently held in Savan- nah, the subject of County Lyceums was dis cussed, at considerable length, and a commit tee appointed to report on the expediency of introducing them through the State. The committee reported as follows. *« Your committee, believing tho organiza tion of County Lyceums the first and most efficient measure to secure the objects of this Society, and to advance the cause of ed ucation throughout the State, propose the fol lowing resolutions : “ Resolved 1st. That a committee be ap- pointed to prepare a circular, giving a brief exposition of the plan and advantages of such institutions, with the form of a constitution an nexed ; and that the editors in this State be requested to publish the'same. “ 2. That all the teachers, and other mem- bers of this Society, be requested to use their influence to accomplish this object, in their respAtivc counties, and to induce their friends to make similar exertions in other counties. ' « 3. That cabinets of Natural History are important objects of County Lyceums, and well calculated to promote the general cause of education. It is therefore recom mended that measures be speedily taken to introduce them into lyceums, schools, and other literary institutions.” v The above report was unanimously adopt ed, and the undersigned were' appointed a committee to carry the resolutions into effect. In complying with the duties assigned them, *thc committee present the following circular, to which they invite the attention of the friends of education through the State. The objepts and plan of a County Lyceum will be seen in the annexed form of a Constitution. Tho following are some of the advantages which have resulted, and are anticipated from the proposed institutions. 1. Raising the qualifications of teachers, and consequently the character of the schools under their charge. Monthly, quarterly, or semi-an nual meetings of th% teachers and other friends of education, for tho purpose of aiding each other in their responsible and dignified profession, is a prominent object of County Lyceums. At these meetings, favorable op portunity is given for teachers to become ac quainted with each other’s modes and im provements in teachiug ; and to learn the progress and improvements of education. m other parts of the .world. With improvements in modes of teaching, a new interest is excited, and new efforts are called forth among teachers ; -and the co-ope ration of parents for the advancement of the great cause, in which they no less than' tea- chers are interested, is secured. In this way, County Lyceums, in many parts of our .country, have already done much to raise the character and extend the usefulness of schools and to diffuse useful knowledge among all classes of tho community. The establishment and patronage of Ly ceum Seminabies, or Manual Labor Schools. No subject relating to the general, and high- est interests of our nation, has more complete ly secured public feeling, and public confi dence, that the principle of self education and self support as the foundation. of literary in- stitutiens. Any one, who will examine the subject, will probably be satisfied, that there is up medium or agency, r by which -manual labor and self.supporting schools can be so suc cessfully established, in all sections, and for •all classes of our Republic, as by counties* for the general advancement of education. The friends of education in any one, even the smallest of tho eleven huudred counties in oar Uffion, must surely bo able to sustain an institution, whose fundamental principle is self-support. And where can the example be set, with greater propriety; or with better prospect of success, than in Georgia? 3. The introduction of a System of Cir cuit Teaching, through the medium of week lv, semi-weekly, or semi-monthly .schools, to be under the charge of well qualified and experimental teachers. While such a sys tem possesses great power and many advan tages, as applied to any portion of oar coun try, in new and thinly settled sections, it is eminently appropriate, aqd even indispensa ble for giving every child the first rudiments of an education. Besides bringing within tho pale of instruction, many more Children, it will give to all who are instructed, fh.Q ad vantages of more highly qualified teachers, than - can possibly be supported in daily- schools. A system of circuit teaching, or of weekly schools, would hol'd a moat intimate and interesting connection with the Lyceum •eminarics just mentioned ; as they would furnish teachers, and other facilities for car- rying them on, wherever such seminaries' are, or may be established. 4. Cabinets of Natural History and of the Useful Arts. Specimens of the works of our Creator, and of the? productions of art, are a source of such rich and high enjoyment, to evety rational mind'; and are atteuded with So many advantages, of practical, moral and religious character, ns to remove all doubts of their-importance in Iy0eum3, schools, and families. And it is truly gratifying to ob serve the rapid and even unparalleled-progress this subject is making, as a department of ed ucation, and in every section of our .country. By the agency of County Lyceums, it is be lieved that this work of national, as Well as of individual interest, can be forwarded with greater rapidity and success, than by any other measure which is, or con be devised. It therefore presents one strong reason for the general and immediate organization of such societies throughout our country. 5. Itinerating Libraries. - In Scotland and some other parts of Europe, libraries are col- Jected, divided in separate portions and dis. tributed into several parishes, or districts, and , once in six weeks, or three months, or other periods, they arc again collected, and again » distributed, so os to give all concerned tho advantage of several hew libraries in tho - course of a year ; and that, at a very trifling expense. What prevents such a plan being carried into effect by the agency of County Lyceums, in- all the counties of our Union f 6. County Maps. The numerous and im portant advantages derived from accurate state maps, and in some instances from maps of counties and towns, furnish sufficient proof that a more complete system and supply of these Useful and efficient instruments of.- knowledge, is a measure of great importance in the cause of universal education. Andiv must be evident to- every otic, that if County Lyceums were established throughout this, or any other State, they might furnish such maps of a most perfect character, and. in full supply. The foregoing with numerous other advan tages, which have resulted or are anticipa ted from tho operation of County* Lyceums, lead to a confident belief Jhat the’introduction of them into the eleven hundred - counties Of the United States, is better calculated to ex- tend-the blessings of education to every child, and every citizen of the American Republic, than any other measure which can be pro posed. And when this measure is carefully and candidly examined, it is believed that it will be found to be entirely feasible ; and in counties where the population is small and scattered, that something of tlie kind is indis pensable for giving every child tho slightest opportunity for intellectual and moral im» _ provement. Under these considerations, the commit tee submit the proposed measures to the friends of education in this State, with great confi dence of their approbation, and . with strong - hopes that it will secure their efforts and gen- eral co-operation for carrying it into effect. WM. H. WILLIAMS, 1 T. B. SLADE, V Committee. W. BAIRD, ) Savannah, Dec. 18, 1833. CONSTITUTION. Art. 1. This Association shall bo called' ^County Lyceum. Art. 2. The object of this Lyceum shall be the advancement of education, through the medium pf schools and the LvceUm System id this County, and to co-operate w f ith similar societies in this and other States throughout the Union. . " , Art. 3. Any person may he a niember of the Lyceum by paying two dollars, jannually, A lifo membership shall be twenty dollars. . Art. 4. The officers of the Lyceum shall' be a President, one or more. Vice Presidents, a Treasurer, Recording and Corresponding Secretaries, five Curators, and one or moro Delegates to attend the meetings of the State Society of Teachers, or of the National Lyce. r urn. - . Art. 5. The Curators shall be the Execu- tive Committee and general agents of the Ly* ceum, the other officers shall perfornj the du ties usually implied in their several offices. Art. 6. .The Lyceum shall bold month!}', or quarterly meetings, at stich times and plapos as may bo appointed. At the one wuich may die selected as the annual meeting,-the offi- ccrs of the Society shall bp elected. Art. 7. The Lyceum shall take measure* to procure a Cabinet of Natural History, and an itinerating or Circulating Library; employ an n-ent; patronize circuit-Teachers, or Ly r ceum proressore, to give Lectures and other kinds o( instruction, to aid in collecting cabin- ets, and s0 co-operate with all the Teacher* in the County. Art. 8. The Lyceum may adopt such reg. ulations and by-laws as shall be necessary for the management and use of the cabinet, for holding meetings, or otherwise for Ihc-ir inter est.- - f fee- Art.'9. This constitution'may bo altered or amended by vote of two-thirds present at any regular meeting. *