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mTT'rt P ATRinT»*i “What are the advantages promised by | J3* The proceediuga of the Democratic raging billows over the ground and lit up ntittca esteem it absolutely neewsarv tl^, ! a communication with the Southern Atlan-’ meeting in Sumter, will be found in our with it* lurid glare, i he whole black vault n»c friends ofIhe neuiijgConvention auj I : ' ' ■ ■ ■ — »1 ■ ■— • (in nnrla ? It (hill thft PVttfnSC mu. i nf Uainn Tlin tall <1hsL> stlnoo ttlC lOVCfS Of 111© l*|Dle snail al once In L. !Ssr,uss;fJ5:u h ?o' n = -zsifrasasasii tss-rsriSf Notice. XT The Sheriff’s Sties of Baker Comtv will hereafter be published in! the * Albaht PatsStt.” GEORGE W. COLLIER, Sheriff. April 30th, 1849. Notice. The Sheriff’s Sales of Rally County will hereaf ter be published in the “ Albaxt Patsiot.” 1 JOSEPH COLLIER, Sheriff May 28th, 1845. « Ocmnlgce St Flint Rail-road— Savannah and Apalachicola.” We observe under this head in the Apa lachicola Commercial Advertiser of the 13th inst., an article containing “ what is termed” a denial of our propositions relative to this subject, published on the 23d ult. After a feeble attempt at ridicule, the Advertiser makes the following important announcement:—“ But wc are induced to notice the subject at this time, because some might be tempted to embark in this would J^“ P mC!Td^X°bV le^TuSd |0 attend the after reaching the Atlantic markets—Sa- 13 a S°°“ ° ae > ®pint appears to pic- vannali, for instance—owing to the greater i rail among the Democrats of Sumter.— cheapness of foreign freights, and the con- 1 They are a noble band, tried in many a sequent increase of competition among' hard contest, but faithful in adversity as 11“‘I? well as prosperity. Their only fault is. ncy per pound, than if sold in the Gulf markets—Apalachicola for instance. Now, we deny the correctness of these propositions, and feel confident, before we close this article, we shall nor only satisfy all those who will take the trouble to ex amine patiently our arguments, but estab lish the four following propositions:— Firstly: Foreign freights arc now, and have been through this season, lower in Apalachicola, than in Charleston or Savan nah. Secondly; Cotton has commanded as high, if not a higher price, this season, in this city, than in cither of the above men tioned Atlantic ports. Thirdly: The transportation of Cotton from Albany, will cost less by the river to Apalachicola than by the railroad to Sa vannah. “.'“.'T 2? TVIT :ng in the Patriot.” 1 Really, such mod- ft ow if wc ^ dmit all , hal ; 8 hcre BSSC rted, caty, such supervising care of the pecuma- y neither affects any statement which wc ry affairs of our benighted region, should not go unnoticed. The fears expressed, “lest some might be tempted to embark in this splendid speculation,” have the appear ance of that partial regard for our well-do ing, which has ever characterized the “Fathers” of our city, and the advice ten dered would doubtless be as well received os it was intended, if wc could avoid remi niscences of the post. Was not the ex-mayor of Albany, one of the present editors of the “ Advertiser,” when residing here, one of (he strongest advocates of the Ocmulgcc and Flint Rail Road—did he not subscribe to it, advocate it in public speeches, act as ts agent, and vote the credit of the city to carry it on ? Finally, was he not influen ced in his determination to leave this place by a belief that the road would not be com pleted ? If these arc facts, which wc cannot doubt without doubting the evidence of our own senses, how can wo avoid the conviction that a change of residence has produced a revolution in the reasoning faculties of our cotemporary ? They profess to believe that “ifthe people of Sonth-wcstcm Geor gia would examine this matter calmly, they would find it more consonant with their interests to abandon this Railroad in toto,”! even now, when the labor and expenditures vm I****-' vutilwtl tliu *> vilk A/rrt ilTQ to a point where §73,000 would complete it—when, as the “Advertiser” truly re marks, wc arc suffering from the difficulties of the navigation of the river, some have lo3t their crops, and a majority have not been able to get them to market; wc are gravely advised to abandon the Road.— “ Examine the matter calmly” i Arc not our cotemporaries aware that the matter has been examined in every mood, and from every point of view—that the result of eve ry examination has been to strengthen the conviction of the importance and necessity of the Road, & that nothing bin pecuniary inability has delayed its completion 1 Let us now look to the statements which are to disprove our propositions, and the ar guments whioh arc to “ satisfy all those who will take the trouble to examine,” that our conclusions arc wrong. That part of our article which wo pre sume has given offence to the “Advertiser” was a summary of the local advantages of the Road, which wc gave as follows; “ At present the average distance for the transportation of produce and merchandize between this place and the Atlantic mar kets, in which wc trade, is not less than 2000 miles—the time occupied, not less than 20 to 30 days—insurance from 2 to 3 per cent.—the expense on cotton from $4 to $8 per bale, as freights and other expen ses vary, with a corresponding expense up on the transportation of merchandize. “ If the Ocmulgee and Flint Rail Road were completed, wo could within two to threo day’s time land our cotton upon the wharves of Savannah, or receive our mer chandize from thence. The cost of trans portation would not exceed two dollars per bole, .with insurance at one per cent., and a corresponding rate for return merchandize. Tho local result of this connection would be to furnish a good and convenient roar- bet, tovvh^h we should be accessible thro’- out the year—to enhance the price of pro duce—to facilitate the settlement of the country—to increase the value of lands, and diminish the cost of necessaries for consumption.” Judge of our surprise, when, after look ing over the two column article in the “Ad vertiser,” written for the express purpose of warning the planters not to be “ tempted to eutbark in this splendid speculation from have made of the facts, or conclusions rela live to the value or necessity of the Rail Road. We made no comparison of the re lative value of the Savannah and Apalach icola markets, nor do we deem it ne cessary to our object to do so now. We made no appeal to the prejudices of our citizens ; wc but spoke the voice of every man in this section of county—the road is important, it is practicable, and must be completed. What then 1 do these facts involve en mity to Apalachicola, or her interests ? We think not. Our Western produce must al ways be received through that port. The completion of our Roil road would have the effect to settle and devclope this section of country with unexampled rapidity. And if, as the Advertiser asserts, Apalachicola should prove to be a better market than Savannah, she will reap the -benefit of a large accession to her commerce, occasion- cd by the increased settlement and, pro duction of our lands. We shall open both markets to our trade, and give them a fair trial. Wc are not the enemies of Apalachicola, and wc shall find no objection to any legit imate efforts which may be made by our cotcmporarics, to elevate the character, and increase the prosperity of that city, but will lend our mu to promote an object so inti mately connected with our interests. Our citizens arc as desirous that the Flint River should be cleared of obstruc tions, as are the people of Apalachicola, and wc should deem it absolutely necessa ry as a means of securing our trade with the West, through that city, even though the road were now completed. We will gladly join you for the accomplishment of this object; but we object to any attack made upon any other important interests of our country, dictated by supposed counter interests, attempted to be sustained by rid icule, and concealed under the specious guise of friendship. Early and Baker Senatorial Convention. In our paper of last week, it will be seen that the Democrats of Early, have appoin ted six delegates to meet a delegation from Baker County at Concord on Thursday, the 12th day of June next, to nominate a candidate for Senator. The Democrats of Baker will meet on the first Tuesday in June, at Newton, to appoint Delegates to the Convention in Miliedgeville, and also, to appoint delegates to meet our friends from Early at Concord The time for action approaches; let eve ry Democrat be at his post, ready to act vigorously and efficently, in the Council or in the field, for the support of his principles, the-triumph of equal rights, and the over throw of that political creed which ravish es the favors of government, in monopolies of civil rights upon the few at the expense of tho great Body Politic. Let every man speak out freely in conn cil—but let him, also be ready to sacrifice every thing but his principles, for the wel fare of his country. Let the will of the majority freely expressed, be the will of the whole, as most likely to promote the great object of our party association. Wo war not for the exultation of partic ular individuals, we struggle not for the loVe or even the honors of office, but we battle for pur country, our generation,’ and our posterity—we battle for the rights of ihe ;whole, people, as guaranteed by the Constitution*of tho country, against the prosperity. there is too few of them, but we hope and predict they will not long be in the minori ty. - The Great Race Which came off on the Long Island Course on the 13th inst. between Fashion and Pevtona, was won by the Southern j. mare in two heats; time, first heat 7 m. 39} s., second heat 7 m. 431 s. Wc lenm from the New York Herald, that they will run again over the course at Camden, N. J. on or about the 27th June next.. Robert Fulton and John Fitch. It has generally been conceded and be lieved that Robt. Fulton, Jjrst made an ap plication of steam to the propulsion of boats, and though wc have sometimes heard the name of John Fitch mentioned in connec tion with the subject, wc have never before seen authentic data to establish the fact, that Fitch is entitled to the honors and lau rels which have so long been bestowed up on the name of Fulton. In justice there fore to the memory of him whose inven tive genius wrought that mighty revolution in navigating rivers and oceans, which more than any other has promoted civiliza tion, increased our prosperity, extended our commerce and annihilated space upon the watery elements. Wc publish on our first page, an article from the Boston Evening Journal, which resolves all doubt as to whom belongs the honor of that triumph of mind over matter. •ski, ly enveloped in fire to the very top, seemed pici^er^fhat'wndiraUon'alid of'^j to spring from thecnrih like demons who Word of God.. defied tlie Powers above—the thunders j Your committee submit the fellowingtitj now broke terribly around us, the light-j°l u, *°u " s embodying all that they ate c* nings played in rapid succession, eclipsing ^ nA 10 3U ^ CSl 10 J our *** i H*,. the brightness of the sea of fire which lay ; Resolved, That fot pence and l.armcm steached out before us, the Wolf mingled and iu in order to accomplish the greet*, his long sad howl with the voice of the amount of good, and the maintenance c the scriptural principles on which the Grt cral Missionary Convention of the liart;. denomination of the United Slates wnsci ginally formed, it is proper that this Cot vent ion at once proceed to organize a ety for the propagation of the Gospel. On the question of agreeing to the p r <. thunder. The scene now presented a cli max of awful sublimity, which held us in motionless and breathless amazement. Large drops of rein now, fell around us which within a few minutes increased to lorcnts, as though the fountains of heaven The first onset of the rain seemed but to madden and increase the rage of the fire, as if it possessed the instincts of life and self preservat on; but it was soon shorn of , u ° * .§■ amble the vole was takln, and it was un F had! been opened to assist in conquering the inl0UI {„ adopted, furious element below. *• -- The .TIonroe Rail Road tfrbc Sold. A special decree lias been made by ih Jury, with the written consent of panic "■/:** - i;—* i«». >»« red line upon the horizon at length disnp-; Monroe Rail Road, and all tire property pcared, leaving us amid tempest and dark- J equipments and effects therewith conncc ness, occasionally relieved by the bright L ' flashes of light from above. How inadequate arc words, to express the varied feelings which were awakened Texas. We learn from the New Orleans Picay une, that the last accounts from Texas represent President Jones as favorable to Annexation, and that there now seems to be no opposition to the measure. It is as serted, however, from facts and circumstan ces which have transpired, that the Prcsi dent has been unfriendly to the measure, and that the mission of Ashbcl Smith to England was connected with measures to prevent annexation ; but that the President lias become an annexationist from a con' viction that the people, in their primary ca pacity, would call a Convention, adopt new State government, relieve him from the burthens of office, and accept the pro position for annexation, if he should longer refuse to convene Congress for the consid eration of the subject. The proclamation of President Jones convenes the Congress of Texas on the 16th of June, and wc feel assured that the State'bf Texas” will be represented in the next Congress of the United States. [communicated.] The Pine Forest on Fire. On a beautiful day in Novcmltcr, I join cd a hunting party, bound to Irwin county, where wc were to remain three days.— Having procured a light Jersy waggon to carry ourbagage and provisions and to bring home our venison, we set forth, and after travelling twenty miles of unbroken Pine forest wc arrived at our place of destina tion, and pitched our tent on a rising ground, near the chain of ponds and liatn- ock, which was to be the scene of the next days hunt. One of our companions “ Old Cap,” os he is familiarly termed by the “boys,” an inveterate hunter, had in the course of the day parted from the main body on a . “still hunt.” In the course of an hour we heard the sharp crack of his rifle, followed by a yell that would have done credit to the most renowned Indian Warrior, an almost simultaneous shout rent the air from the whole party and a half dozen horsemen were at full speed to assist in bringinginihe game. In due lime they returned, bringing a fine burk, and shout ing, “huzza for the Captain.” The tent was now spread, the horses fed and secured, the venison »>■/. iccH •tho paper showing of the Patriot,” that it encroachments of organized does not contain one word of refutation, or cvew\ weA hh and corporate power, which through a denial of any statement which wo made, or theyjtiated aelion.of government, fake the any conclusion which wo drew from Ihe premi- j leech> hn Ve fattened upon the life , jblopd of oil s but finding them Irrefutable, they state „ Mr minWyr — JMSHSSK?* » though thpyl Tfae cily Council of Apalachicola have had been “aa*»ed”by us,and then !»«>* | ev ied a tax of LM eento per barrel on all ceed to dcmolisb.them as if they were the .hipped tiilW being landed on the onljrqneeUons at issue. I wharves;r- is by the remarkable phenomena which we had witnessed. From the visible gran- deure around us, the thoughts were led to a contemplation of the being and attributes, of their invisible amhor;*and how feeble, how insignificant did all the powers of earth appear, when contrasted with the power of Hitu who contrails the elements and the tempest by his will—who spoke a universe into existence and can annihilate it with bis breath. Democratic Reeling in Sumter. Ala meet, ng of a portion of the Demo cratic party of Sumter County, assembled in Antericus on the 2> lit inst, to appoint delegates to represent the county in the Convention proposedtobc held in Milledgc- villc on the third Monday in June, to nom inate a candidate for Governor; oh motion of E. B. Brown, Esq., Mnj. George L. Douglas, was called to the Chair, aud J. Cranberry requested to act as Secretary. The object of the meeting having been briefly stated by E. R. Brown. Esq., on mo tion of Benton Byrd, Esq., it was Resolved, That the Chair appoint a Com mittee of five,(oselect three suitable persons to represent the County of Sumter as dele gates in the proposed Convention. Whereupon tho Chairman appointed the following gentlemen : Benton Byrd, E. R. Brown, H. M. D. King, William White, and A. B. Duncan, Esqrs. that Committee, who reported the following gentlemen ns fit persons to send as Delegates to said Con vention—Mnj. L. B. Smith, William Mims, and Basil Lnntnr, Esqrs., which selection was unanimously agreed to by the meet ing. On motion of Benton Byrd, Esq., the appointing Committee was vested with power by the meeting, to fill any vacancy that might occur in the delegation. On Motion of Win. B. Guery, Esq., it wn# Resolved, That the proceedings of tiiis meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, in the Albany. Patriot, and, at the request of of the lion. A. M. D. King, in the Macon Telegraph also. The meeting, on motion of John R. S. Lingo, then adjourned. GEO. B. DOUGLASS, Ch’n. J. J. Cranberry, Scc’y. Division offthc Baptist Church. REPORT. The conunirtee, to whom it has lieen re ferred to report a preamble and resolutions, cannot but express their profound sense of the responsibility resting upon your body, at the present eventful crisis, as'the integ rity of the nation, the interests of truth, and the sacred enterprise of converting the heathen, are nil involved in your delibera tions. That this convention was import u- alcly demanded must be apparent to all. The Boston Board hove, in their answer to tho Alabama resolutions, most clearly and unnecessarily exceeded their power and __ violated their trust. I* is n «iuestion ad- , .n/ipo iv.u; ni j|,i n g of no debnte, that the Triennial prepared, ana j Convention was formed on the principle of supper over, the whole party weary with. perfect equality of members from the South fatigue-—slept. and North. And what is all-important, About midnight wc were awakened, to 1 «he very qualifications of Missionaries arc r which can W. lhe ° rl KJ n . a > Constitution of that Convention, the 3th Article, providing ted, with nil its rights, privileges and frnn chiefs, be sold at public sale, at the Coin House in Bibb county, on the first Tuesda, in August next. Five Commissioners, \i? David C. Campbell, A. P. Powers, Jan* A. Nishct, Sam’l B. Hunter and Tho; Hardeman, were appointed Commission) n to superintend the sale, receive ibe prime and deposite them in the Agency of. i|. Mechanic’s Bank of Augusta, in Mnroc It wns also provided that the c miner should be publicly notified to filu thti chums in tlie Clerk’s Oflicc by the |. Monday in October next. I was furtbe decreed that the purchasers of raid. IL- should succeed to all the obligations of i!,- Company, in respect to the completin' cqupping, and keeping the said lti n<! g operation, but that these obligations shel l not extend tr a liability of debts contrann prior to said sale; that" after said sale, tl, entire Road, stock, &c. should be tianro red to said purchasers. It wns further (It creed, that in the interim until the dare sale, the receipts of the Road, under tk superintendence of Wm, B. Parker, shouli be applied to the keeping of the Road u operation. Such is an abstract of the decree made by a special jury yesterday. It is proper say, that this detcrihination of a troidik some business, was made by the ronscni the parlies represented by counsel, lie there wns no nrgumrnt or objection »ddi ccd, and that the whole question, withoi any direction from Ihe Court, was left! the agreement of the Jury. NV : partiesi course to he bound, ns the Court din Ctrl not assenting to the agreement.—Jl/tu Mm * . 1 American Skiver Captured. Schooner Spitfire, of New Orlenns, nrr ved at this port this morning, a prize iu United Sinies Brie Truxloti, in coiunmni of Lieut. Washington Reid; Samuil Wi! cox, Midshipman. The Spitfire, Tele Flowry, master, was seized in the Rio Poi go, const of Africa, at the slave factor) Paul Taber, March 26, on suspicion being engaged in the slave trade, by th bouts of the U. S. Brig Truxfon, in l!. charge oLLieut. Simon F. Blunt, co-o|ter. ting with the boats of H. B. M. straw- Ardent, under the charge of Lieu'. Jehi son. Tlie boats went along side undi English colors, and ordered tlie selioos to show her colors on tlie penalty of bet seized as a Pirate. The American E: sign was then hoisted at her gaff, aud colors immediately shifted in tlie boat and the schooner triken charge of, evident having been lodged against ncr as havic already- made a successful trip ftom i! same place to the Island of Cuba, wit 346 slaves, under the command of Cap Gordon, lately in command of Ihe Mat Chester, by Thomas Ttimer, who sailed both vesselsas.Gapl. Gcrdan’s mate. witness a scene of grandeur which con never be forgotten, nor can any description convey a conception of its reality. The wind badtBprung np from the south-east, clouds had clothed the firmament in sac- cloth, deep thunder' muttered in the dis tance, our horses reared and . snorted through fear of the wolves which howled around our tent, and' the earth from the north round to the west, presented one un broken sheet of flame!—-the woods were oh fire. Having secured our,horses, tent, and waggon; we' noW had leisure to con template the sublime spectacle which pre sented itself.. The wind increased in violence and the that.” ouch persons as are in Jvll communion with souse regular church of our denomination, and who fwrn'sh satisfactory evidence of atm nine piety,good taienls ana fervent seal for the Redeemer's cause, are lo be employed as Missionaries.” Besides this, too, the declaration ofi the Board, lhai if f* any .one should offer him- ^ self as a Missionary, having slaves, and , Convention will send forth a similar m*> should insist on retaining, them a* his pro- ( festo..—A*. O. Picayune. perty, we could not appoint jiini,” is an in- —;———*—^^ - - novation and a depart ure from the course j From Matamoros.—Mexican ach* its, Estclla, master, arrived Sb was then known by the name of Covnllort nnd wns built in Baltimore, when she sail ed via New York in 1842. She was nfln wards sola, nnd her register returnrd '■ Baltimore. Her present crew also ic-'ifit ns to her intention or receiving slaves. Boston Post- The Convention. - The proceedings of the Convention Monday and Tuesday were confined mere matters of detail. An effort was made on Wednesday to r strict the right of voting on the question the adoption or rejectionof the New Cot stitution by the people, to the qualified ters under Ihe existing Constitution ; but proved ineffectual, nnd shortly afterward the vote was taken on the final passage < the Constitution as a whole., The resit of that vote was as follows:—Yeas, 55- NaVs, 13—Absent, 7. A vote of thanks wns unanimously p*' ed to the President Gen. Walker, for b dignified anil impartial conduct in the cb* during tho deliberations of-tho body which Gen. W. mado a suitable reply, vote! of thanks to the Secretory was a passed. We see by the'Courier that the: Def cratie metnbera are about to issue fin * dress to their constituents; wc prc»«’ ihe Whigs'who have been members of* 1 hithertopurauedpy the Triennial Cqnyen- 1 nrr Juanita, „ , __ tion, such persons having been appointed: j I his port yesterday froni Metamoros,wbea nndhttsily, the decision of the Board is an j shq sailed on the third, ihqt. She brio infraction of tho resolution passed tlie last - tie neither letters nor papers,, but a gf 1 spring in Philadelphia, and the General abundance of rumors, in which we vu . . -r, i , Boatd at tfaeirJaie ; .meeting in Providence very lipJc. confidence,. They 'aye.P* • long rank grass, which had been parejicd hasfafled lorevcrse the decision. . • most hostile character,pud chtt' J — '* by a severe drought, conveyed the flame in j Amidst such circumstances, your coin- upon t||ero,.ho would supposo’