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THE PATRIOT.
WEDNESDAY, JULY », 1845.
FOR GOVERNOR.
m. iiall McAllister.
orable investigation of the merits of the er by Rev. W. W. Maund, the music, and net of piracy, and the Mexicans were indig- An efficient port office system is as cssewniij
enndites upon all the questions involved, the?Enlogy by (Jen. A. H. ohisbanc, were nant. noce^ry to the proper administration of the sifcb,
and the result will be that Mr. McAllister, all appropriate jo ihe occasion. . | The address ofPresident Herrero, deliv- of the Nation as say other department Wtut ju.
the consistent Democrat, the able Slates- Alter the services, on motion of Henry ed on the Sub of May, upon the closing of dee tlien can there be in charging the wluU e ,.
man, the good citizen, will be the next Morgan, Esq., Messrs. John Tompkins and i he session of Congress, is of not much im- penseof that document of Government upon ^
FOR SENATOR,
JOHN COLLBK.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE,
JOHN HENTZ.
Governor of Georgia.
To Correspondents.
*• An Eye Witness” cannot appear. All commu
nications for publication must be accompanied by a
responsible name. If such an outrage as "An Eye
Witness” describes has been perpetrated, a warrant
Should bo immediately issued, and the offender bound
inn large sum to appear and answer at the next
Superior Court.
masonic Address.
■ Wo present our readers today with the Address
delivered by E. II. Platt, Esq., to the Masonic
fraternity of Albany, on the Anniversary of St. Johs
the Baptist. We hope it wiU be generally read.
Many are prejudiced against Masonry because they
do not understand cither its principles or practice.
This Address will throw light on both—it needs only
to be road to be admired. “ Let us prove all things
and hold last to that which is good.”
The Southern Cultivator.
Wo have teccivcd the July number of this valua-
Ue paper and have looked over its contents. As
usual it is filled with information interesting to the
planters. We would recommend all our planters
to take the 'Southern Cultivator.’ It ia printed in
Augusta, Ga., and sent to subscribers for one dollar
per year. In every number tiiere ia information
worth to the intelligent planter more than the price
of the paper. There is also much information in*
foresting to all other classes in society as well as
the planter. But all those engaged in agriculture
will consult tbclr own interest, by reading the Cul
tivator.
53” Our friends in the adjoining Coun
ties will oblige us by sending us the names
of their candidates for ihe Senate and
House of Representatives as soon us possi
ble. 1
The Canvass.
It will be recollected that the Whig Par
ty press have been doing their utmost to
keep out of view the political principles of
the two candidates for Governor of Georgia,
and put the canvass upon the ability and
qualifications of each to administer the
State Government.
After placing the subject exclusively up
on this ground, they attempt to close the
door to all discussion by triumphantly ask
ing what Mr. Crawford has done that he
otiualJ ka •(«»»«*aA Ai*t 4\f nffma ? Mar lip
not been tried ? they ask ; and although
Mr. McAllister is a man of unoxccplionablc
character, and of acknowledged talent and
ability—equal to any station ; yet lie has
not been tried for Governor, and conse
quently, it is imprudent to elect him—and
this is the sum of their argument.
If this argument be good for not electing
Mr. McAllister now, in opposition to Mr.
Crawford, it will be good for so altering the
Constitution os to elect Mr. Crawford for
life, or during good behavior. But the ar
gument is not worthy of further notice ; ev-
ry one will detect its real object. 'Flic
Whigs are in a minority in Georgia ; their
principles have been repudiated by the peo
ple, as subversive of their rights and best
interests, and their only hope for retaining
office and influence in the councils of the
State and Nation, is to keep out of view,
their repudiated doctrines—their political
faith—and boldly claim the whole, under
the legitimacy of Mr. Crawford, growing out
of his official acts performed during the last
two years. Mr. Crawford had but few du
ties assigned to hitn by the last Legislature,
and os was to have been expected, he has
performed them, so far as we arc informed,
according to law he could not have done
cither more nor less. But was he not elec
ted because he was a Whig 1 Were not
the principles of Ike IVhig Party the clcc-
tionccring watch cry, and bias not his elec
tion claimed as a IVhig victory! Our politi
cal opponents cannot have forgotten it. But
t’ning9 havo wonderfully changed—then
they were in a majority, now they arc in a
minority.
Our State forms a part of the nation, and
it is necessary to our security and prosperi
ty, under many circumstances which might
and do occur, that the principles and policy
of each should harmonize with the other.
Jt is requisite, therefore, that our Slate of
ficers as well as the officers of the General
Government, should be sound upon both
National and State politics. A large ma
jority of the people of Georgia at the late
election rendered a solemn decision at the
ballot box, that the principles of the Whig
.Party, of which Mr. Crawford will be the
—standard-bearer at the ensuing Governor’s
election, were opposed to the Democratic
doctrine of eqnal rights and equal protec.
tion to all, and they will not now be drawn
into a support of those principles by false
issues, and an attempt at concealment.—
The people will have an open fair and hon<
Celebration •! Hie Fourth.
The performances of the day, a pro-
grame of which we 'published in our last,
were characterized by more than ordinary
interest. The morning gun ushered in a
day, the early pan of which was clear and
beaut ifttl. At half past ten o’clock, the sig
nal cannon brought n large procession to
gether at the appointed place, which was
conducted to the Academy by the Marshalls
of the day. .
The opening prayer by the Rev. Mr.
Blake, was characterized by a patriotic
love of country and a deep devotional feel
ing, appropriate to the occasion, after which
the well known song, “My country ! ’tis
of thee,” &c., was sung by the choir, as
sisted by the congregation.
After a few brief introductory remarks,
the Declaration of independence was read
by Nelson Tift.
The following Song, composed for the
occasion, was sung with happy effect by
the choir:
THE FOURTH OF JULY.
Tuke—“ Auld Jang tync."
I.
Awake again those swelling strains,
Again the cannon wake;
A nation’s Jubilee proclaim,
O’er land and sea and lake.
Chorus.
We’d ne’er forget this sacred day;
We’ll ne’er forget the sires,
Who gave a land to liberty,
And lighted freedom's tires.
n.
Oar Country’s glory ne’er shall fade j
Her flag shall ever wave,
In triumph o’er tho F roe man’s homo,
Sup|iortcd by the brave.
We’ll ne’er forget, Ac.
III.
No hostile foot shall ever press
Columbia’s blood-bought land-—
But living battlements shall rise,
To conquer on the strand:
We’ll ne’er forget, &c.
mi.
Hail! sacred day of Liberty—
Hail! spirits who have won
A land from gloom and tyranny,
Led on by Washington:
We'll ne’er forget, Ac.
The Oration by Dr. T. D. Matthews,
was replete with eloquence, and interest
ing facts, connected with the independence
prosperity and protection of the country.
At the close of the oration, the following
original song was sung in Hie spirit which
it breathes.
SONG.
AIR—“Bruce's Address."
Hail, our Nation’s natal day!
Strike again the sacred lay.
Shout tho strains of Liberty,
Freedom’s Sons rejoice.
F. O. Welch were appointed a committee portance. private individuals who send and receive letters,^
lo wait on Gem Brisbane, and request him j He justifies the preliminary measures through its agency t It would bo as reasonable to
to fumtsh a copurof his address for publics-j adopted by the Government to ncknowl- charge the whole expense of the Navy, or any «]*,
tion it. the AHipny Patriot. | edge the independence of Texas, by the department, to those individuals who might recerj
Universal harmony and good feeling pre- danger of war, and the necessity of resist- Ha immediate assistance,
vailed through the day, and gave renew ed ing what he terms the unjust policy of the : Let all those who uso tho mail facilities, whethej
asuntnee of the deep reverence in which United Stales. He recommends in sub- private individuals or the agents of the people,
_ * .. .. . . . . —- . . . mlo fnr fhn uorvion whioh flint? rnn..:... . .
Americans hold their National Sabbath, .stance, that if Texas should, coutrary to pro _ ra ‘ a raeive.sndU*
. ■ . . .. n- , , ... ...... . present rates ot postage will more thsn sustain
'he expectations which she has held out, Indeed it is our opinion that the
prefer annexation to such nn independence ent system, with the burdens of the franking pVivfl.
’ .. Ins Mexico shall dictate, that it will be the ege upon it, will sustain itself in tho second or Uiird
, iWn' duty of Congress to provide the ways and ye" of '** operation. Many havo heretofore been
i ol Deca- 1 ...... . deterred from wntinrr on account of the nnn—.
Celebration ol tbe 4th at Bain!
A large number of the citizens ol Ueca-| J ~~ ° ~ ~ r 7 — I7, , deterred from writing on account of the cnormiw
tur ard The adjoining Counties assembled, “' e “ n “ for c ‘ ,a8,,8 ‘ n S ,,M ™ ■«* us. ! ,...... _ enormit ™
J ° A fnroa nf Ol II II I nseL.irl n>nn Imrl utnrl,
•» .U. onus using uu... .m... u..u u*. a* poetoge tax. But who is there so poor or frirad.
at Banbridge to celebrate the anniversary! A force of 2IHMI picked men had started, i c ,„, as not to be able, and willing to pay fitecenisi,
of out independence. At 10 oclock they ostensibly .for California, but U is supposed hold intercourse with a friend or relative, 300 m ik (
r that their destination is 1 cxns. distant, or ten cents, should they reside at the extreme
end of the Union 1 Givo tho system a lair trial amj
it will succeed.
marched in procession to the Court House,
when tfter some very eloquent and appro
priate jttroductery remarks, the Declara
tion of Independence was read by L. P.
McElvi, Esq. The Oration was deliver
ed by J. Law, Esq. The efforts of both
these gentlemen were highly creditable to
[cOBKESrOXDEXCE Or THE TATEIOT.]
White Flaws, June 27th, 1845. | 1. The President, cx-President, and Mrs. Mad .
Messrs. Tifl <f- BovghhmThe present season son and Mrs. Harrison, retain the franking privi!, „,
promises, thus far, to be a most disastrous one upon *» regulated by former laws,
the farming and planting interest of this State.— 2. The Vice President, members of Congress,
From almost awry part of it through which I havo j dolagatoa from Torritnrioo
traveled, and from which I have heard, tho drought I May transmit public documents froc during their J
themselves andsatisfactory to the audience, has been excessive. The com crop has especially official terms; I
We were pleasid to observe tho' both these I suffered, there being thousands of seres in the mid-1 May send and receive, free. Utters, newspapers, or
. land counties, that will make nothing at all. Hero pockets,weighing under two ounces, during the «*.
> oung orators ippear to hove cultivated O j ^ howevcr> from |jQrtial but opportune show- sion of Congress, and for thirty days before the com-
pure and chaslt style, finely contrasted with j cr8> there are districts in which die crop is pretty mcncemcnt and thirty days after the close of any
the inflated bodibast too frequently used on (bi r> but it is an extraordinary truth, that diore has session;
been no general rain throughout the State since last May receive letters free, not weighing over t*o
March. It ia a gratifying tact, that the cotton crop ounces, during the recess. This does not include
has not suffered to the same extent which die com die interval from die close of one Congress to the
has, it being a plant, which, it is well known, will commencement of tho next;
such occasions..
After the ontion, the company were nil
invited to parttke of a sumptuous dinner
given by the citizens. The whole celebra
tion was rendered much more interesting
by the presence of many beautiful ladies,
whose approviig smiles may perhaps have
contributed t6 inspire the orators of the day
with patriotism and eloquence.
Wave aloft, ye Stripes and Stare!
Tell of Freedom’s bloody ware,
Tell of deeds done by our Tare,
On the mighty deep.
Let the cannon’s thunder tell,
How our fathers nobly fell,
Willing thus their lives to sell,
For our Liberty. —
Sons of sires for Freedom slain,
8hould the cry of war again,
Rise upon Columbia’s plain,
Would ye meet the foe?
Would you bravely dare to die,
In defence of Liberty,
Shouting to the Patriot’s cry
“ Victory or death ?”
By our Country’s flag we swear,
We will never falter there.
Never with the coward share,
An ignoble life.
God of Nations, Thine we are;
Keep us with a Father’s care,
Long may we thy blessings share,
And deserve the boon.
Hail, our nation’s natal day!
Strike again the sacred lay,
Swell the strains of Liberty,
Freedom’s Sons rejoice.
A solemn benediction, invoking tbe bless
ing and protection of Divine Providence,
closed the interesting services of the morn
ing.
Eulogy of Andrew Jackson.
After the close of the celebration servi
ces of the morning, we were favored with
a refreshing shower of rain, which cooled
and purified the atmosphere; and although
no rain fell during the evening services
which were performed in honor of Ihe mem
ory of the departed Hero of the Hermitage,
yet the heavens were hung with a pall of
clouds which sheltered us from the burning
sun, and seemed to sympathise in a Na
tion’s bereavement.
The National Flag was lowered to “ half
mast”—the solemn minute gun—the slow
and measured tread of the procession—all
spoke a language of mourning, not to be
misunderstood.
The services at the Academy—the pray
Mexico—Chances of a War.
The Mexican- news which we publish
to-<lay is important, as furnishing sonic
further clue to the future action of that
government,'based upon the result of her
negotiations with Texas. We look with
feelings of deep interest for intelligence of
the action of the Texian Congress, and the
indications of what would be done on the
4lh inst. in Convent ion. Wc cannot doubt,
however, that by the action of both those
bodies, Texas is already incorporated in the
American Union.
That hostilities on the part of Mexico,
against Texas and the.Unitcd States, will
follow tliis action, we can scarcely doubt.
With an ignorant, mixed and debased pop
ulation, led on by factionists whose natur
al atmosphere is revolution and civil dis
cord, and who act upon the motto of “rule
or ruin,” nothing is loo mad or unreasona
ble for them to attempt. When wo add
to ■ his the unquestionable fact, that Great
Britain exercises a controlling power in the
councils of Mexico—that she has taken
charge of the negotiations between that
government and Texas, and conducted
them by her own policy up to our lost ac
counts, and that she has advised, or rather
dictated war to Mexico in case of annexa
tion—we are confirmed in the opinion that
the United States will be compelled in self
defence to teach Mexico the first lesson in
the chapter on the rights of nations, mid
possibly England may be ready for her
third lesson.
Wo gather the following summary of ad
ditional intelligence from the N. O. Picay
une. The -Mexican Congress adjourned
on the 3-»ih of May, but an extra session
w as called for. the 15th of June.
Santa Anna, when he left Mexico, was
escorted to the sea side by 8!Mt troops, sent
for the purpose of seeing him safe out of the
country. He left a farewell address to his
countrymen, in which lie mokes himself
their benefactor, and boasts that bis admin
i8t ration had been mild and bloodless.—
Cannlizo and Basadre have agreed to the
amnesty by which they arc banished for
ten years.
A proclamation has been issued for hold'
ing an election for President on the first of
August. The candidates are Gomez Fa
rias, Gen. Almonte and Gen. Herrero, the
present incumbent. Of these it is deemed
that Gomez Farias, who is in favor of the
Federal form of government, is most promi
nent. There has been two cause* of dis
turbance between the Mexicans and the
French. A personal indignity was offered
by the rabble to Baron Cyprey, the French
Minister to Mexico, which grew out of a
penny affair between his groom and the
keeper of a bath. A more aeriou* affair
occurred at Mazatlan.
It appeare that some French baker* were
ordered lo close their shops in compliance
with certain-municipal regulations. The
commander of the French man of war
Hcrinione demanded an indemnity of $11,-
SOD, and threatened to bombard the town
in case of npp-compliance. News from
Mazatlan to *22d of May, says that the
commander of the Hcrmoine had given
notice to the foreign Consuls, and the Cap
tain of an English frigate then in port, that
he was about-to fire upon the town. The
thrive with much less of rein than the latter; and
withal, it is not too late for favorable seasons to re
deem its past sufferings. As a matter of course, the
oat crop is, in more senses than one, a very short
short one, and it would a mate you to see the frugal
farmers essaying to reap them where they are no
more than six inches high. Adversity, like a som
bre cloud, hangs over the country, and tinges every
face with a shade of sadness. In addition to the
the apprehensions of immediate want on account of
the drought, our lands are exhausted, or washed in
to the little bottoms and covered with a stratum of
clay, and the price of our great staple lias gone down
to a point at which it cannot be grown with our
costly slave-labor. What shall we do ? Shall we
run away from our slaves and leave them to perish ?
Humanity forbids it. In regard to such of our mis
fortunes as are inflicted by the hand of Providence,
it becomes our duty to acquiesce with all humility;
but, in respect of those which are inflicted by the
hands of wicked, erring men. neither piety nor pat
riotism enjoins a longer forbearance. It is cruel to
the last degree, an odium upon our free institutions,
and a shame to the age we live in, that a coalition of
the manufacturing interests should longer oppress
the planting States of this Confederacy, We shall
wait with impatience, to see what the next Congress
will do, and should they still deny us justice, I
doubt not, we shall emigrate in a body to the North,
or do some other act of desperation. The Southern
Whigs will have had time to cool and come to their
selves -, and it ia devoutly hoped, they wilt not again
lend their influence and thoir votes to this vile op
pression. They already manifest indications of re
turning reason. The shrewd Stephens, who, a year
ago sneered at annexation, as a party catch-word,
a humbug, a nine days wonder, had sense, (perhaps
I should say cunning) enough to vote for the meas
ure last winter; and since then, his party have been
silently stealing into the ranks of annexationists. I
confidently predict that a year hence you will not
be able to put your finger upon a Southern Whig,
who ever was opposed to that truly national meas
ure. I am truly glad to observe, that there arc
thousands of patriotic Wliigs who, however they
may have been blinded for a time by party spirit,
are taking a decided and honorable stand in defence
of their country, against the intriguing, all-grasping
and insatiable English. And should war come, as
come it may, there will be but a handliill of traitors,
whose names, like those of the Hartford Convention,
will be handed down to all posterity.
The haughty, purse-proud Britons will find them-
May transmit free written letters from thrmsclva
the whole year—that is, form sixty days before tl*
commencement of any session until the meeting d
the next Congress.
3. The Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of tie
House of Representatives
May send free public documents during their otE-
cial terms;
May send and reeetre free letters, newspapers, and
packages, not weighing over two ounces, duriagfre
session of Congress, and for thirty days before sal
after;
May send free letters written by themselves dura;
their official terms.
4. The governors of States may send free, lurr,
records and documents of the legislature to lb
Governors of other States.
6. The three assistant postmasters general.
May send free letters, packages, or other niatten
relating exclusively to their official duties or tlx
business of tho Post Office Department.
May receive all such letters and documents as re
late to their own duties or that of the department,
and have the postages remitted at the city pot
office.
6. Deputy postmasters may send /recall such let
ters and packages as may relate exclusively to the
business of their respective offices, and may have
allowed ail postages paid or charged to them in the
settlement of their accounts.
7. Exchange newspapers between editors paa
selves greatly mistaken, if they expect to divide and
8. Editors or publishers of newspapers may «ci!
their papers free within thirty miles of tlio place a
publication.
9. Communications addressed to the officers o:
the government, heretofore having tbe franking
privilege, touching the business of their respcctim
offices, are to be paid out of the contingent fund pro
vided for their offices, or out of the treasury.
RATES OF rOSTAGE.
For a single letter, not exceeding half an
ounce, (avoirdupoisej sent not exceeding
300 miles 5ct's
Sent over 300 miles 10
For every half ounce, and any excess over
every half ounce, tho same rates of post
age; and when advertised, two cents on
each letter; or four cents, if the advertis
ing cost so much, additional.
For drop letters (not to be mailed) each 2
For every printed circular, handbill, or ad
vertisement, unsealed, sent any distance 2
For any pamphlet, or other matter “of every
kind,” that is “ transmittable by mail” and
has no written communication, of one
ounce or less, or for a newspaper exceed
ing 1,900 square inches of surface S}‘
For each additional ounce, or an excess
greater than a half ounce
conquer us. They will find themselves mistaken
too, if they think we cannot be kicked into a war.—
War is a great calamity, and we know it. Peace is
our policy, and we desire it We have already en
dured much, and may perhaps endure a little more.
Our institutions are different from theirs, With
them, the war-making power have nothing to do, but For any oilier newspaper, sent over 30, and
enjoy the sport and reap the profit, if any. But! not mure than 100 miles, or any distance
with us, we who make the war, know foat we have | within the same State
to fight it out, and are consequently, slow, perhaps too Sent over such distance ll“
slow to take up arms, even in a just quarrel. Let
them remember, however, that there is a point be
yond which endurance is no virtue, and beware how
they arouse the long slumbering vengeance of the
From the Star of Florida, extra, efthe 1 si inst.
Elcrtiouof II. S. Senators.
To-day, at 12 o’clock, M., the Senator
American people. Their low and scandalous in- were received in the Representative Hal
trigues and intermeddling in our affairs in regard to an, l 1 he President of the Senate having a>
annexation, would fully justify us in a declaration of nounced that the assembly were ready 1
hostilities, and let them provoke us a little farther, go into election, Mr. W. W. Loring now
and we will wring off the tail of their growling Lion, nnted Hon. David Levy; Col, George
if we do not tumble their crazy empire about their Haw kins nominated James D. Wesicoi
' jr., W. W. Kelly nominated Jackson M#
Post Office Regulations.
For the information of our readers, wo give the
ton, and E. D. Tracy nominated Co). Jos
M. Hernandez. The candidates were vo'
ed for viva voce, a* the Constitution direct
following summary of tbe Act of the 3d of March,
1845, regulating the Post Office Department after
the 1st inst, from the “ Union.”
Although the late law is a great improvement up
on the old—yet it is So from perfect In our opia-
The vole was as follow*;
For David Levy, : : ; : 41
James D. VVeslcott, jr., 41
Jos. M. Hernandez, ; 16
Jackson Morton, it: 16
After the votes we.re counted the Pr«
ion the whole franking system should be abolished, d8nl announced^ Messrs. Levy and We#
^r nU ^ G : ernmC : “ d *“ P " b ' HSand n ^o e naf. n ert
he officers, should pay postage upon all matter trara- houses adjourned lo-morrow 10 o’clock,
mitted by mail, and charge tbe amount aa a con-
The Next Congress.
There are now one hundred and sixty-three
bers chosen, leaving fifty-nine still to be elected.
tingent expense of that office. This it may be said
would be a tax upon the people to the amount of
portage paid—true, the people’s agent, the govern- ^^umberdeet^99 aredunoorta-U wlffp 11
ment, would pay the same pottage which an indi-, 6 Native Americans. Tbe-states yet to elect >
and this would be right. Heretofore private indi- their election in August: Marvlan>l in October, F
viduals who tent and received letters or other maila-' ”. ,ir «ye tn November. We shall be able to'
blemstt*. — .u- Augwrtthefinrtresuh.mrtftrtn*me#
nutter were taxed to support the whole port rftherfiTiriErfi'
office system; when the departments of Government nexatkm of Texas. There will no doubt be a p
- were reemving an equal service for the benefit of. ^ *
English Captain protested against it aa anjthe whole people, free of cost
are worse thsn open opponents.
8outbep* (hfiss.) Rffortf-
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