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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- Vi