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* Truth and Justice.*—Dr. Not*.
Weh»vc been looking over with |K*t interest,
“ Counsels to Young Men,” by the venerable Dt.
Nott, published by tbo Harpers; a small volume with
which every youth ought to be fomilitr. The fol
lowing sentiments c&nnot hall to com mend themselves
to tlio conscience ami heart: • *
“ Truthful justice arc immutable and eternal
rriasiplos. always sacred and always applicable
in no circumstance, however urgent, no crisis how*
ever awful, can there be an aberration. from the one
or a dereliction of the other, without sin. With ro
uped to fc'vcry thing else, be accommodating; but
hero, bo unyolding and invincible. Bather carry
your .integrity to the dungeon or the scanold, than
receive in exchange for it liberty and life. Should
you ever lie called 'upon to make your election be
tween them extremes do not hesitate. It is better
prematurely to be sent to heaven in honor, than hav
ing lingered on the earth, at last to sink to hell in in
famy. In every situation* dishonest man is detestable
and a liar is still more so.
“ Truth is one of the fairest attributes of the Dei
ty. It is the boundary which separates vice from
virtue; the lino which divides heaven from hell. It
is the chain which binds the mac of integrity to the
throne of God; and like the God to whose throne it
hinds, till this chain is dissolved his word may bo re
lied on. Suspended on this, your prosperity your
reputation, your life are safe. Bat against the mal
ice of a liar there is no security. He can be bonnd
iiy nothing, bis soul is already repulsed to an immeas
urable distance from the Divinity, a sense of whose
presence is the security of Virtue. He has sundercii
the last of those moral ligaments which binds a mor
tal to his duty. And laving done so through the
extended region of fraud and falsehood without a
bond to check or a limit to- confine him he ranges the
dreaded enemy of innocence—whose lips potato even
truth itself as it passes through them, and whose
breath blasts and soils, and poisons as it touches.”
A Thrilling Incident
We havo the following Iroin a source of the high
est respectability, and arc allowed to publish it, as a
warning to such as on any subject, trifle with the
dear dictates of conscience.
There was lately living in the county of Amherst,
Virginia, not for from lyocliburg, a blacksru.th who
was well off in the world, and a decent sort of man
in his way,—except that lie would, now and then,
drink too much. Not long since.be went to a tom
pemnee meeting held in his neighborhood, being quite
sober at the time, and listened to a very stiring ad
dress ; when the appeal warmly seconded by tlie ad-
Vico and entreaty of some of his friends, so wrought
upon him, that his conscience was roused, and lie
felt that he most cither fly from this place of trial, or
yeld to tho force of troth. He hesitated for a mo
ment which alternative to adopt; but his evil genius
prevailed. Stifling his conviction, ho tore himself
from tho spot; and coming to a grog-shop, on his way
home, he there furnished himself with a bottle ol
-wiiiskey. But ashamed to carry it to his house, he
resolvodto hide it in some place where he might re
sort to it without being seen. He went accordingly,
into the stable, but could find no hole or corner there
cife enough for his purpose. At last he thought of a
pile of stones behind the building, which seemed
to offer a snug hidingplace for his treasure, and was
in the act of opening a spot among them, forjlie bot
tle, when a rattlesnake, concealed in the pile, struck
its deadly fangs into his land,—thus terminating his
life in a lew hours! In the agony of his sufferings,
the wretched man, as a warning to others, made a
full confession of the circumstances, and died deeply
deploring his guilt and folly, in not yeldinjr to his con
victions at the meeting. Tlio kind admonition id
1 leaven to all, is, “He that being often reproved, Iiar-
oraaein. da necif, snail miua.-in, i*. i
that without remedy r—j. iuur. if cion.
A Mexican Outrage.—A correspondent of the
■Washington Union says;—‘- Mr. Alexander Aiocha
a citizen of tho United States, engaged in extensive
commercial enterprises at Mexico, where he has re
sided for several years a wealthy American merchant
was suddenly ordered to quit the republic, in the short
space of eight days. Mr. Atocha immediately applied
t-< our Ministot for protection, and a strong remon-
-Ftrtmcc was forthwith despatched by him to the Mex
ican Government. But the allotted period of eight
days ]>asscd without a reply, and Mr. Atocha was
forced to abandon his dwelling, furnished in the most
tasteful and extensive manner, to relinquish his lu
crative commercial business, and with a large family,
tidcjart for Vera Cruz, whence he sailed for New
york, where he ins arrived.
THE PATRIOT.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE II, 1845.
President Polk.
The Baltimore Nun of the 31st till, says
—A paragraph is running the rounds of the
newspapers, that the President is about to
visit, in the course of the season. Old Point,
Forlcss Monroe, &c, which wc learn from
tho “Union” is not correct. However lie
might desire such an agreeable relaxation
from his official duties, wc undcrsiund that
he has no such purpose at this lime. 11c
expects to remain during the whole sum
mer at his post in Washington. The Pres
ident, on Wednesday, made a visit by land,
to Mouiil Vernon, which he had never be
fore visited, along with the venerable Mrs.
Madison.(wholindnol been for twenty- years
to the tomb of Washington) and with sonic
of his cabinet and their families. They
were received with cordial hospitality anil
a heartfelt welcome by the present propri
etors of Mount Vernon; and we shall nol
repeat, says the Union, the description
which they give of the deep impressions of
reverence with which they viewed the tomb
of tbo groat man who was “first in war,
first in peace, first in the hearts of his coun
trymen.” This was the first day that the
President has been on any excursion since
-tho day of his inauguration.
The largest Letter in the World.
Mr. John R. Pf.tf.rs, Jim., who accom
panied the Embassy to China, arrived at
New York on Wednesday in the ship Ba
zaar. He informs the editors of the Com-
. mereial Mvertiser, that the Emperor ol the
Celetlial dominions has written a letter, in
the Chinese’and Mnntchou languages, to
the President of the United States, which
is six feet long by three feet wide! Mr.
Peters saw the letter. It is written on yel
low paper, enclosed in a yellow silk-case,
and tsnow in the hands of Dr. Parker for
translation. -It is expected that it will be
sent home in the next ship.
- But this long epistle is not thp only
great thing emanating from the empire of
China. Mr. Peters has brought home
the largest collection of Chinese curiosities
. yet made.—Sav. Rep.
' Great Natthy.—An iron house las been construct
ed in the abort space of six weeks by Mr. William
laycock, of Liverpool, for Mrs. Brown, of Nova
Scotia. Ho length of the house is 38 feet, and its
- depth is 34 feet. It consist of four spacious apart
ments, besides tho entrance hall. The apartnent*
ate fitted up with wrought iron grates and chimneys;
in such manner that they can be taken down at any
time and pot np again, The outside “walls” are
doable sheeted, and the roof, which is impenetrable to
yet. is single sheeted.
FOR REPRE,SE.\TATIVE,
JOHN IIENTZ.
> Notice.
The Sheriff’s Sales of Early Connty will hereaf
ter be published in the “ Albany Patriot.”
JOSEPH COLLIER, Sheriff.
May 28th, 1845. < i
The Rev. Wm. J. Elms, Episcopal
minister, arrived at this place on the 9th
inst., and will local? permanently, with a
view of forming an Episcopal Church here.
Wc welcome the Rev. gentleman in the
name of our community, and hope that Ins
residence among us will he as ngrccalilc to
him, as wc feel confident it will he instruc
tive to us.
Presentments of the Granil Ju
ries of Baker and Dooly
Wc observe that tho Baker Grand Jury
have fallen into some error with regard to
the duties and action of the Inferior Court,
The only fault charged, for which they are
censurable, as will lie seen by reference to
the records of the Court, is that of not hav
ing fined the Commissioners of roads in the
several districts for a non-performance of
their duties. Wc hope that this uuty will
he faithlully performed hereafter.
We arc pleased to sec that the subject
of taxation is inquired into by these Juries,
and the injustice of the present system ex
posed. We shall give our views upon this
subject in our next.
Baker Democratic Meeting,
The spirit which characterized the Ba
ker county Democratic Convention, was
worthy of the noble cause » hich it assem
bled to promote. Although several can
didates had been spoken of, and their quali
fications warmly recommended by personal
friends—yet when the wishes of the ma
jority became known, all personal consid
erations and partiality for friends, was gen
erously sacrificed to ensure the triumph of
Democratic Principles.
It has been seldom that we have had
the pleasure to listen to more eloquent and
stirring appeals in behalf of the principles
of Democratic Government, than those
which were addressed to this Convention.
The original land-marks of our Govern
ment—the vital principle of equality upon
which it was founded, and by which it
must exist—the spicad and applicability
of those principles to the future Govern
ment of all nations,—the departure of the
P-oont Whin- Party from those principles
under the plea of expediency, nmi ih- ««
tain eventual triumph of tlio rights of man,
over the oppressions of associated monopo
ly, and governmental tyrany, were all de
lineated and portrayed will) a truth which
carried conviction to the mind, wnrntcd the
heart with patriotic zeal, and drew* enthu
siastic approbation from those who heard.
It was an occasion worthy of the Demo
cratic county of Baker—it was an exam
ple worthy of emulation by all Democrats,
and it was the harbinger of that success
which awaits us in October.
Mr. John Hentz, the gentleman who
unfurls our standard for the Representative
branch of the General Assembly, and whose
name wc place at the head of our columns,
cured, nsscinbt ,on Sundays, or at other jlicanism which is destined lo wash the san-
convcnient lines, and let those who caitidy foundation from their Thrones and re
read'teach those*-'V-ho cannot—and even turn their usurped powers to the people
thus, it would native long until every lami- j from whom they were wrested.
least until they have learned to read and crisis, which they cannot avert. They j day of lire present instant, to present
write and fifth laid the foundation for ae- cannot stay the ocean of light and truth j with a suitable candidate for the importam
quiring infornltion from books by their, which is swelling around them, nor can station of Governor of the Sinic of Georg;.-,
own industry, f If a teacher cannot bo pro- • they slop the advancing waves ol Rcptib- 2. Resolved, That among the gentlemen
' - —)—m-ai-m-•*!-&—-i» -~ l - •'—— proposed by the dificrcnt public prints,
have seen the name of none who wc would
not most cheerfully support.
4. Resolred, That our Delegates to i| l%
Convention go untramelled by instruction,
but arc left lo act for the welfare of i|,.
principles of the Democracy.
4. Resolved, That we will stipporl with
unanimity, the nominee of this meeting ns
our candidate for the Representative brand,
of the General Assembly.
5. Resolved, That our delegates to meet
the Early Delegation to nominnic a Sena-
to for this District, arc also free to art with,
out instructionts and to meet onr Early
friends in the spirit of compromise, stud) inn-
only the supremacy of our long cherished
principles.
A Committee, consisting of Messrs. J
Tompkins, E. H. Platt and Henry || 0 m'
were appointed to inform Mr. Hentz of |,ii
nomination, and request his acceptance
who, through the committee, signified hi'
willingness to comply with the wishes of
his fellow-citizens.
Mcs&rs. E. H. Platt, J. Bilbo, R. ||
Clark, and Gen. A. H. Brisbane, bavin-
been severally called on, addressed th c
meeting on the various subjects of their a?,
sociation and organization, and were re
sponded to by demonstrations of thc Miner,
good feeling.
It was then moved and seconded that
the proceedings of this meeting be signed
by thc Chairman and Secretaries, and puk
tished in thc Albany Patriot hnd Savannah
Georgian, which was carried.
On motion, it was resolved that this mec |
ting do now adjourn sine die.
• NELSON TIFT, Ch'n.
R. H. CLARK, ) n.
B. O. KEATON, r ; ?
Democratic ."fleeting in Thomas]
County.
At a meeting of a portion of thc Deme-
cratic Parly of Thomas County, held h
Thomasviiic on the 26th of May, Hillianj
Ponder Esq., was called to the Chair, aril
John L. Lawric requested lo act os Secre
tary. Mr. Lawric presented a scries c:
resolutions calling upon them to npprit:]
delegates to meet' delegates from Dccntr
to nominate a candidate for Senator, whir
were passed.
Resolutions were also passed lo send dr:
egatrs to thc Democratic Convcni'cn t
meet in Millcdgcville on the third Mondr.
in June. Thc following gentlemen we:
chosen to represent Thomas County in lit;
Convention, viz : Maj. E. R. Young, Ja
M. Vickers, and Col. Win. H. Reynolds.
Resolved that thc proceedings of iliiil
meeting be signed by the Chairman aw
Secretary, and published in thc Aibanyl
Patriot.
WILLIAM PONDER, Ch'n.
John L. Lau-rie, Sec'y.
Thomastillc, J\Iay 27th, 1845.
JVtlllg lllllll) <
ruiuiiiu, uf iiit
unexceptionable private character, possess
ing a clear, discriminating judgment, good
business capabilities, and (lie entire confi
dence of thc whole county, in which he has
been long and favorably known.
Educate Your Children.
How many parents arc there who strug
gle on through years of toil, from poverty
to competence, and from competence to
wealth for thc purpose of leaving money
to their children, and yet make no determ
ined exertion to secure their education.
If your children be ignorant,' though
you leave them a fortune in money, you
have by false economy withheld from them
that knowledge which alone can secure
them in its stability and proper enjoyment.
It were, better for a man’s children, if they
be left to cope with thc world, educated
and penniless, than ignorant and wealthy.
Would you arm your child with the power
of self protection ngninsl the wickedness
and imposition of the world! Give him edu.
ttcaiion. Do you seek to place your off
springs in a situation where they ntny, by
their own exertions, ascend to the eleva
tion which God assigned them in tire
economy of creation? Educate them. If
you would give them the consideration and
influence among their fellow.men, which
is conceded to intelligence alone—if you
would prepare them for their own highest
happiness and for their duties as good citi
zens, you can do it in no other way than
by giving them.sonic education.
Do not say that you have no time to
educate your children, or that you are too
poor, or that you live too for from a school.
All these difficulties will be overcome when
you reflect upon the importance of the sub
ject. Let every neighborhood where there
is no school, and where the children can
not read and write, assemble and procure
a teacher, permanently, if thoy can, or at
ly wools' possess this key lo a store of
knowledge and wisdom which is incx-
hausialic and far more valuable than
money!
Are you, a father or a mother, willing
to see our children grow up around you
in igni ranee—destitute even of the means
of act tiring information by reading—dc-
penda t upon the honesty and intelligence
of othits in matters which pertain lo their
highed interests? Wc cannot believe it.
All wm have arrived to years of maturity
hove s«n and felt the advantages of an
education, or the want of it. Wc see thut
intelligent/; rules the world, and that it is
this alone which separates us from, and
raises us above the brute creation.
Wc havo butxcccnily heard more than
one person say that-they would give all
the property the)' possessed for n common
school education and that their children
should not go out into thc world lacking
this essential ebnient of their happiness,
prosperity and independence
Tiiis is the spirit which would actuate
every parent if.they tvcrc once aroused to
thc importance of thc subject, both to their
own families rind to their country.
Why does Georgia linger in the rear of
many of lief,‘Sister States in the present
rapid march IjpiC intelligence and science,
and Consequenfeprosperity ?
Is it pot because wc have refused to
adopt nn efiisicub general system of educa
tion, sustained by the taxing power of the
S’ate, and carrying its benefits to every
child within our borders? Doubtless this
is the cause.Let thc people arouse them
selves to the importance of this subject—
let parents and all patriotic citizens reflect,
that upon the virtue and intelligence of each
succeeding generation depends the perma
nence of Republican institutions, and its
attendant blessings, individual liberty, se
curity and independence.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN LOWNDES.
Vo were present nt tlio Democratic
mcethng in Lowndes county, on the 4lh
inst., end were highly gratified ol thc fine
spirit which scented to prevail. It was in-
<lce<l onthutltutie. Th« news of tin- Dem
ocratic victories in Florida hnd just arrived.
This gave pew spirit and interest to the
meeting. Coi. Whitfield and Charles S.
Hawley, Esq., of Hnwkinsvillc, and John
L. Laurie, Esq., of Thomas count), were
called out, and each amused and delighted
the audience with a very eloquent speech.
After which, Col. Butler, (now of Florida,
but formerly member of Congress from
South Carolina) was enthusiastically cal
led for. Thc Col. complied with the
wishes of thc meeting, and in a speech of
nearly an hour, gave such a graphic and
amusing description of the political course
of several Whig leaders, ns frequently cal
led forth fiiych,hursts of npplnusc ns shook
IIIC J(iLhq n «\,i]<H<.l tu its futimlutiuii) \V«
believe our Democratic friends of Lowndes
will give a good account of themselves
next October. At the last October elec
tion thc Democrats .of several counties in
thc First Congressional District, did nol
rally with all their strength, and were con.
sequent ly defeated—but their present ener
gy and enthusiasm promises better for thc
future. Thc Democrats of Thomas did
well at the last election, and expect to do
better at thp next. They arc active and
united, and deserve lo he successful.
Texas.
On thc Fourth day of July next, thc an
niversnry of the glorious day which witnes
sed the Independence of thc American
Union, Texas will be added to our Repub
lic, and form another security lor thc pence
of tlio world and the rights of mankind.
President'Jones has called a Convention
of thc people of Texas, to meet on the 4th
of July, in (tcir primary capacity, to tako
into consideration the adoption of a new
State Constitution, and thc proposition
made by our Government for the annexa
tion of Texas to the United States
Whatcvei- may have been the previous
views or feelings of President Jones upon
this subject, his present acts speak an hon
esty of purpose, for which we give him
unreserved credit. Thc people are almost
.unanimously in favor of Annexation, and
no doubt pan now be entertained of its
speedy consutna tion.
Postcripl of a Itllcr, dated, Forsyth, .Vo n-
roe County, JuncG.—“An attrocious murder
was committed in this County on the 5th
inst., by Josiah Hudgins on the body of
John Anderson. Hudgins has been arres
ted and committed to jail, and awaits his
trial at thc September Term of our Supcri
or Court.” *
Extract of a Letter, dated Casstille, Ca.
JUny 26.—“The crops in this sect ion urc
very forward, and very fine. There will
be nn everlasting quantity of wheat made
in this part of the country, if no disaster
happens to-it. Thc corn'in some places is
waist high, and the other crops of grain,
cotton and tobacco look remarkably well.
“ There has been a good deal of sick
ness hereabouts, and of quite a fatal char
acter, called winter fever.
“ In the Gold country there is much dig.
ging, ail profitable, anti some exceedingly
so. A man with seven hands in Gilmer
County, on Monday and Tuesdny ot last
week gathered 2411 or 250 dws.” .
Fashion and Pcylona run a second race
over thc Camden N. J. course on thc 27th
ult., in which Pcytona was beaten in two
bents. Time of 1st heal 7. 48—2d heat
7. 57.
As thc horses were about to start, one of
thc principal stands, two stories high, and
containing several hundred people,'fell
with n tremendous crash, wounding about
thirty persons. Fortunately none were
killed.
Thc Rev. Alonzo Potter has been elec
ted Bishop for the Protestant Episcopal Di
ocese of Pennsylvania, in thc place of Ex-
Aishop Ondcrdonk.
lllail Route Discontinued.
The Post Master at this place has recei.
ved orders from thc Department to discon,
tinuc thc direct mail service on horseback
between this place and Thomasville. Our
subscribers in Thomas County will hereaf
ter receive their papers via Bainkridgc.
Democratic Meeting.
A large and respectable meeting of thc
Democratic Parly of Baker County was
field at Newton on Tuesday evening the
3d ins*., when on motion of Geo. W. Col
lier, Judge Nelson Tift was unanimous!)
chosen Chairman, and if. O. Keaton and
K. H. Clark, appointed Secretaries. Thc
Chnirman briefly stated the object ol thc
meeting, which was lo nominate a candid
ate lo represent Baker county in thc Repre
sentative branch of the next Legislature,
select two delegates lo the Democratic
Convention, and six delegates to meet thc
Early delegation to nominate n Senator of
the Democratic Party for this District. It
was moved and seconded that thc Chair
man appoint a committee of twelve, to con
sist of two from each Militia District, for
the purpose of proposing a name to run as
Representative, which wits carried. The
Olutiiiittvta tli«n appointed tho following -
gentlemen, viz: John Tompkins, G. W.
Collier, R. S. Hooks, Charles Roby, John
Colley, D. H. Rich, John G. Snpp, W. Al
len, D. McMur/in, 1Vm. Coo|ter, E. Grffin,
und John Williams. Thc Committee then
retired, and after deliberation, returned
and made thc following repor*:
We, thc Committee, chosen und selected
by thc Democratic party of Baker, after
considering tl)c advancement of our prin
ciples, in tho selection of a gentleman to
represent Baker county, and for the promo
tion of tlie interests of South-western Geor
gia, beg leave lo recommend the name of
JOHN HENTZ ns a suitable man to
serve us in this capacity.
On motion of E. H. Piatt, Esq., the re
port of the Committee was received and
adopted.
Charles W. Roby then moved that Bcnj.
O. Keaton, and Robert S. Hooks bo cho
sen by the meeting as suitable persons to
represent the Democratic Party of Baker
county in the Gubernatorial Convention to
be held at Milledgeville on the third Mon
day of the present month, which motion
was carried without a dissenting voice.
The next business was to select six dele
gates. (o meet.the Early delegation at Con
cord on Thursday the 12th inst., When the
same committee that reported thc candid
ate for Representative, was authorized by
the vote of the meeting to report the names
of the delegates, who withdrew and repor
ted the names of Geo. W. Collier, Johh T.
.The Governments of Europe have been JBI
disappointed, their machinations thwarted Sims, D. B. Rich, Jesse Slocum/ William
and Republican Liberty has again ad vane-j Cooper, and John G. Sapp, which report
ed her standard: Will the Governments | was received and adopted,
of the Old World again band together in]:. On motion of Rfcbard H. Clark, the
“Holy Alliance” for the avowed purpose of I following report was unanimously carried
crushing Representative Government, and ;ns the sense of this meeting:
sustaining the divine right of kings to], 1. Resolved. That wc have the utmost ^ ^
curse the earth with their bloody sceptres? confidence in the ability of the Democratic 1 26 to 30 on joint ballot. Huzza for
Let them beware how they hasten the t Convention, to assemble on the third Mon-1 yoong Democratic aster! May-oho Ifr®
Democratic Beefing in|
Lowndci* County.
A large and enthusiastic meeting of th|
Democracy ol Lowndes county, conun
at Troupviltc on the evening of"tlie 2d in
James D. Shanks was called to the dial
and Henry J. Stewart appointed Secrclaril
William L. Morgan, Esq., then rose a:J
in a briof, but cleat manner, explained il
object of thc meeting—after which, ill
following preamble and resolutions was el
fered by the Secretary, and unanimous:]
adopted.
Whereas, the Democracy of thc Slated
Georgia, having appointed thc third Moil
•lay in June, (inst.,) for the meeting ol f
Convention nt Millcdgcville, for the pn]
pose of nominating a candidate lor tl]
office of Governor—and whereas, we, asi
part of the Democracy of said State, dcci I
tng it essential that this county should If
represented in a Convention of so mucl
importance,—It is therefore
Resolved, That n committee of seven l]
appointed by tlie Chair, for thc purpose 4
selecting three suitable delegates lo rcpiifl
sent this county in said Convention, w
placing explicit confidence in said Convd
tion for a judicious decision, we plcdtj
ourselves to support its nominee.
In accordance with which rcsohiti*
tlie following were appointed that cominj
tee, viz: John W. Spain, Sampson "
Williams,' Daniel. Humphry, William
Beatty, Janies S. .Robertson, Wm. Hi*
and John J. Johnson, who retired a »‘l
minutes and reported the following as dci)
r tes, viz: Wiluam L. Morgan,
Stewart, and Andrew J. Cla«ti
after which. Col. William S. Whitfield.
Charles S. Hawley, of Hawkinsvillc, J*
L. Lawric, Esq., of Thomasviiic, and Ci
Butler, of Madison, Flo., were all sevewq
introduced, and addressed tite mccw
ably and eloquently. The meetimr <•"
adjourned.
JAMES D. SHANKS, Ch**-
Henry J. StfwaIit, Sec’y.
June 4thy 1845.
Florida all Bight.
The news from Florida, received ycsltj
day, leaves no doubt of the complete *
ttmph of Democracy in Florida. Cob
Moscly’s majority will be froth five to ci£
hundred, and Levy’s upwards of nine hutj
dred. There will also be a largo niajo
in both branches of the Legislature—fi