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j. , Every lake, river, and creek in the interior, ! eminent property at Fort Severn, Annapo- gallant friends who have aided you in thus arid the whole coast, 7UU miles in extent, lis, with a view toils immediate prepare- carrying out this glorious measure. You teem with the finest fish, and there is scarce- lion, for the reception of the midshipmen owe it to your brethren of Texas who have -ty a pointon the whole const where the tin- who are to join the school on the first of added to our glorious Union, a salubrious, cst oysters and turtle can not lie found.—. October. i rich and fertile country, but above all you Turtle is indeed within reach every where;) We conceive the Navy Department has'owe it to the memory of the illustrious on the coast the green turtle is inexhausti- acted wisely in selecting this accomplished Jackson, the patriot warrior, the poof 1-1_ 1 . ® * * 1 I ntwl »anlUm«W fnv ihiaimnnitAlll fill- * '' - • Define yonr Position Gentlemen. *Tlie Three lagged Stool." We have been accused by someof our Whig' The broad platform of whig principle, ha iVhigs reduced down to a small “three leased ttni*. I blc, and the lafctt in the interior abound in j officer and gentleman for this iinportaui du- , I ty of organizing this School; and we — Soft shell turtle which is still inure delicious. To giveyou some idea of the abundance of fish in tho waters of Florida, 1 shall state a fact which occurred here yesterday; eleven men were sent in a boat from this post, to haul a scino at an island 3 miles distant.— They brought homo, after about 4 hours ab sence, loifu weight of rod fish and cavatloe, (fish of tho most superior quality) after hav ing thrown out of the seine more than five rimes that quantity of sheep head, drum, and other cxcelleu fitsb, which thoy had not the means of transporting ! This although “a fish story” is nevertheless true, and not in the least exaggerated. East Florida is well supplied with good water, as might by inferred be reference to its maps which presents a regular distribu tion of numerous rivers and creeks. There is no new country in the United States in which the roads me so good, and so numer ous as in East Florida. This is owing to the level cbnractor of tho country, the por ous nature ol the soil—and to the extensive operations of the army. The geographical positions of Florida, and tho facilities of transporting its produce to all the best mar kets, are superior to those of any other State in the Union. The most distant point in the . Peninsula navigation (either by steamboat or keclboat) is not 4>l miles:—and its prox imity to the West Indies, os well as to the best markets of the United States gives it many advantages. The politics of this State arc decidedly Vdwnocratic,”—and Methodism is, I think the preponderating sect in religion, although some of nearly every sect are to be found here. The “standard of morals,” is excel lent if wc may form an opinion from the criminal dockets. The “state of society” like that in all new countries, is not gener ally very refined ; there arc, however, many very refined people in this country, and the number of these constantly increasing.— <=Thc facilities for schooling children” are not, at present, very good, tho population, ju.Qtosl places, being as yet too spared to support good schools. The State now pos sesses a very large fund for this purpose, and as the country settle both public, and private schools will, no doubt, be sufficient ly numerous. The “prospect here for an enterprising merchant,” would, 1 should think, be goon, us the country is just opening its husiness. There appears to bo a pretty good supply of lawyers here already—ana the country is absolutely too healthy for Doctors to live in! Even St. Augustine, with a population of 23.10, does not ufTord a respectable support lor one physician ! Physicians coining to this country must calculate on becoming planters,-if they expect to advance them selves. Their profession will, in but very- few places, afford them even collateral sup port. The only physician in a populous settlement, 40 miles east of this post, (To- nchoatha settlement) told a friend of mine a few days ago that he has hod, within the last Year, but 3 patients and of these, two were tabor cases l It is scarcely necessary for me to add, after what has been stated in this letter, that this is the country for “fanners.” 1 know of no country in the iiorld that presents such strong induce ments to the planter. Yet 1 would not take the responsibility of advising even a planter, to emigrate here until after he had visited the coffntry, jiulacd for himself, and selected his location. The brief sketch persuaded he will prove himself altogether worthy of the high trust reposed in him.— He resided among us for several years, aud bis appointment is particularly acceptable to <ftir citizens with whom he is most de servedly popular. From the Federal Union. Tito day of rejoicing over Texas An* uexation. We avail ourselves of tho present mo ment to call the attention of Ine Democra tic party, and the friends of Annexation of all parties, to the resolution of the Central Committee, requesting the observance of the 3d Saturday of the present month, as a day of general graiutaiion throughout the State at the consummation of this great national measure. It is as follows: Resolved, That the Third Saturday of man’s friends; Who adorned the last hours of his eventful, life, by’ his labors in the cause of Texas Annexation, and whose de parting spirit smiled upon the deed.” POLITICAL. Vermont Election. Returns have been received from forty- one towns in this State, by which it appears thatKeiogg, (Deni.) has a majority over Slade (Whig) of 513, and in these towns the democratic gain on the late Presiden tial canvass, is about Fourteen Hundred. Whig net loss about Twenty-one Hun dred. The democrats have gained hand somely in the Legislature. It is certain that Slade has been defeated by'the peo ple. Boston Times. ALBANY PATRIOT. September be set apart as a day of rejoicing of Texas Annexation, over which I have here given you of East Flor ida,'although a very favorable one, is not, I osstue you, nearly as favorable os it might fcemade had I leisure and space to enter Into detail*. Yet l am far from advising you oj any other man, to break up his es tablishment and emigrate to this country until after he has explored it himself, and formed hjs own judgment, i 1 am, dear sir, verv respectfully, vour obedientscr’vt. U. M. BYRNE. ' Affairs La the Society Islands. Wc make the following extract from letter lately received from the whale ship Venice, of New London: OraHiTA, Society Island, March IS, 1845. There is a war going on here between the French and Natives. There was an ca<ra"amcht bet ween themn fc w days since, iti which the French lost 4'JO men, and the natives about 80.. There is now an army of natives, 8000 strong in sight. They are watting for some movements of tho Engludi and Americans, when they will attack the town now in possession of the French. It is thought that the French who are much to be blam ed for coming here and starving the penca Lie’ natives, driving them from their towni will get the worst of it. 1 was on shore yesterday, and saw a great many of the French soldiers who were wounded in the last bailie. -Queen Pomare has left the Isle and gone to another. She restrains the natives of the other Isles for the sake of peace, but they will soon rebel against her orders; they are strong, and will assist their brethren tond the Islands of tho French, usurped authority. Two English frigates are daily expected. The French have a frigate and steamer heretiind the English have one steamer, but tho Frenchman will not let her depart, because she will not salute their flag. They have threatened to fire into her if she does not. Some music is expected between tho English and French when an additional English force arriveaj—Hartford . Times, Sjgpf. 2; • . - ■ • Ntiral School. ^ by the friends the success of that grehl national measure, and that the friends of that policy, be re quested to meet on that day by Senatorial Districts, and celebrate that great achieve ment of the Democracy of Texas, and the Union, in such a manner as may seem suit able to the occasion. This resolution contemplates a great pop ular movement; and the question arises unbidden, whv should wc rejoice at the an nexation of Texas to this Union! Wc ought torcjoice for many good reasons. 1st. Because ii an event which extends the boundary of republican freedom, uud brings under the protection of our glorious banner a bravo, gallant and patriotic people who have achieved their liberty by their sword. 3d. Because it is nn event which baffied the intrigues of British diplomacy, defeat, ed her untiring efloits for the abolition of slavery in North America—and has given “ an empire to the Union, and Gibraltar to the South.” And fid. Becauscjt is an c- veat which secures to us a territory of im mense value, (Mr. Clay being the judge,) and under the blessing of Providence, is destined to strengthen the bonds of our Un ion, and add to the prosperity of our Agri culture, Commerce and Manufactures. Is it not worthy of freemen to rejoice at the consummation of such a measure 1— Why should we not as Georgians, as Sou therners, as Republicans, exhibit demon strations of pleasure and gratification at the onward march of onr free institutions! Wc of course did not expect that our Whig friends generally, would unite in this patriotic movement, opposed as they arc to annexation. But wc were not prepared to meet at their hands positive objections to it If however, the sentiments of their leading journal be any index to their feelings and opinions, they not only withold their co-op eration, but visit upon us the frown of in dignnnt rebuke. The last Recorder is out against us in terms of the most decided disapprobation. It thinks there is nothing to rejoice at, and why? 1st. Because it is “humbuggtry.” Now the Recorder just before Mr. Clay' Raleigh letter, spoke quite favorably of An ncxaiton, but after that, like the rest of its parly, it suddenly ascertained that it u-ns a great “humbug”—gotten up to aid in the election of Mr. Polk, and that after the elec tion, nothing more would be heard about it. Are the Recorder and its party disposed to ] terscvcrc in their error ? Docs Gov. Craw ord also, still think that Annexation humbug,” and that it is wrong to rejoice over its consummation! Whatever may be the views and feelings of the Recorder and the Whigs generally, on this great question, the people have decided that it is no humbug; they welcome with cordial greeting the Lone Star to its appropriate place in onr glorious constellation. 2d. The Recorder thinks it no time for -rcjoic ing, because some people in Georgia and oursister States have not made corn enough. This is a matter of deep regret truly—and we think it right that we should feel hum bled under this withdrawal of the bounty of providence. But we look upon the achiev- ment of Texas Annexation, and the defeat of Mr. Clay as a special interposition of a kind Providence for the preservation of our Government. We should not foil to re joice over one great blessing, because an other has been witheld for wise and ■ mys terious purposes. We opine, the Recorder has ql bottom a deeper cause of grief, it is the consciousness that defeat awaits its par ty on the 1st Monday in October next. Unless the Recorder can give better rea sons for opposing this patriotic movement of the Democracy, we trust they will move on in the matter—meet by Senatorial Dis tricts, as becomes freemen—talk over the triumphs of the past, the appearances of the present, and the hopes of the future. And warmed with renewed enthusiasm at the blazing stars of patriotism let them “send up one long, loud shout of joy and thankfulness.” Democrats you have been denounced as “landpirates, thieve* and rob bers, men-stealer* aid slate-breeders,” be cause you advocated the annexation of Tex as. Southern whigs failed to rebuke your calumniators, and now that you prbpose to rejoice over your own vindication at the bellot box, and at the event which “ gives power to the South, and permaitbnce to her institutions,” you are tauntingly told by the Recorder “ that you will live and die by your favorite, system of humbug.” Rally, you lovers of freedom from Tennessee to For Senator tn the District composed of Early and Baker, Joint Colley. For Representative in Baker, John Bents. For Representative in Early. Col. Boling H. Robinson. For Senator in the District composed of Pulaski and Dooly, For Representative in Dooly, Jacob J. Stecaringin. Col. William S. Whit/leld. For Senator in the District composed of Thomas and William Williams. For Representative in Decatur, It. J. Bruton. Far Representative in Thomas. J. B. F. JDixon. For Senator m the District composed tf Loundsand k Ware. William Jones. For Representative mLownds, James ATeicton. For Reprcsentatire in IVere, Tito’s. Billiard. For Senator in the District composed of Randolph and Stcicart. Col. William «9. Tcnnillc. Florida, and from the Savannah to the Republican says:—wc Chattahoochee, and rejoice that Texas t Franklin Buchanan, of poses under tho wing of your own proud y, has taken possessions! the Gor-jEogle. “You owe it to yourselves, to the e , . WEDNESDAY, SEPT. IT, 1845. cotemporariea of being unwilling, that the Whigs reduced down to s snail “three legged rtooL’’ u should join with the Democrats in the Texas Jubi- the commencement of the present ramptign,^ lee. This is a mistake; we are perfectly willing whig stool rested upon Gov. Crawford’s fiua^i and anxions that every American citizen should re- abilities, “That Letter” and Mr. McAllister’, ^ joiceat what we believe to be a great and glorious of July Sfmeeb, “Piney Woods” has eocnpW, CvcnPin our national history. But the whigs had demolished the financial leg. The whigs professed to believe that this event would bring dis- j,selves have given that up—they dare not-Ieaa ^ boom-, and unnumbered evils upon our country.— that any longer. The economy and financial tbjl Wc were simple enough to believe that they were, lies of his Excellency are now considered as a honest in what they had said on this subject. How j ken reed. “ Oh, m, they never mention then.' then could we expect them to rojoicot As good; Mr. Habersham’s letter hat broken another citizens we might expect them to submit quietly to; the stool. It has told wheto That Letter naji. evils which they could not prevent, but wo very' found. It has exposed tho trick of sending t, honestly, and as we think, very naturally, believed Washington City Cor a loiter which they knew 'c, they could not rejoice at an event which they belie ved would be productive of misfortune and disgrace to the country. To rejoico when we belicTC, and because we believe, that our country has been in jured and dishonored, is a kind of patriotism which we hope does not exist, even among whigs. Wo wish the conductors of the whig press in Georgia would define their position on this subject. We Democratic Nominations. do not wish to misrepresent them. If they are real- '9^ stand FOR GOVERNOR. m. hall McAllister. ( ly in favor of Annexation, aud vfW stand by pur Government through all its consequences, let us know it, and we will moot heartily rejoice with them, and over them lor having returned to what we believe is the true position of every American. But whilst some of them write Books of Lamentations over tho evils which tho annexation of Texas is a- bout to bring upon the country, whilst they appeal to the lowest passions and prejudices of the people, and endeavor to alarm their fears and excite them against onr own government—whilst, instead of appealing to their patriotism they appeal to their av arice, and after having used every argument in their power to prove that their government is in the wrong and is about to bring misery and disgrace upon the country, they wind np by saying they shall stand by the country, right or wrong. We confess we do not know how to take them. This may be what a whig editor means by standing by his country, bnt wc shonid think it would bo better for the country if they should stand a little more on American, and not so much on foreign ground, To Correspondents. The communication of “ A part of tho Committeo’’ came to hand just as our paper was going to press, too iato for insertion this week. TEXAS JUBIEEE. The friends of Texas from Early and Baker, arc invited to meet at Concord on Saturday the 20tb inxt., to partake of a BABBACUE and exchange con gratulations. We hope they will all come. Democrats of Georgia t In a few days you will be called upon to exercise the dearest right of a Freeman! That right which distinguishes the citizen of the United States from the oppressed aud down-trodden serf of Europe!— The right of choosing your own rulers. Are you all ready for the election ? and will yon all come up to the Polls on tho first Monday in October and vote? If you will, there is no danger—tho victory is sure; but if many of you are careless and stay at home, and do not exercise the privilege of a Freeman, then there is danger. Do yon wish to have yonr Sugar, your Coflee, yonr Iron, and your Salt Taxed by an oppressive Tariff? If you do, then stay at home, and let the whigs elect their candidates— Do you wish to have Texas surrendered to the Mexicans, and Oregon to the British ? If yon do, stay at home, and let the whigs rale the country, Do yon wish to have a Governor who was "not favor of a poor man’s having the privilege of voting ? If you do, then stay at home, and let the whigs elect Geo. W. Crawford. Do yon wish to have a man sent to the United States Senate, who is in favor of Protection for the sake of protection—and who, his late political course, has betrayed the dearest interests of the South T If you do, then send whigs to the Legislature, and they will re-elect John M. Berrien to the Senate. Bat yon do not want any of things. Well, then, come out on election day and exercise your privilege—vote for the demo cratic candidates—not only for McAllister, bnt for your Senator and Representative. Recollect the whigs have so arranged the Districts, that it will take several thonsand democratic majority in the State to elect a Democratic Legislature. Bit wo have several thousand majority in the State, and if you will all come out and vote, wo can yet elect a addressed to Judge Johnson. The affected uu-l ishment of tho whigs at not finding a letter in u. I Department of State, which thoy knew was sesttil Sooth Carolina, was amusing. But that has jj,, I aed by, and we bear no more about That Lata\ that leg has alao been demolished, tad the stool aca I rests alone upon tho 4th-of July Oration, ft.I shall see bow the whigs will contrive to prop hoi I until the first Monday in October.' They la t t| made liberal use of tho “Surface and Scum” of flu I Oration—bnt the substance, the body and molt-l the Speech .they carefully omit. But the boy, a -1 tho Mountain Districts know tho whigs. T^. I know Crawford and McAllister too. They lux 3 I who were the friends of Nelson and his brave re!-1 untoers, and on the first Monday in October «> I predict they will knock tho last leg from the whi-1 stool. Education. Wc publish in another column the communication of “ a Citizen” upon this all important subject By reference to our past numbers it will be found that we diner with onr esteemed correspondent as to the means and mode of diffusing intelligence by a sys tematic education. The education of man commen ces with his infancy, when lie is bodily and intellec tually the weakest and most helpless of all God’a creatures, and it ends only with his last stride to tho grave. That tho happiness and destiny of man depends almost entirely upon his mental and moral culture, will hardly be denied. Tho lessous taught by the mother, and those which are learned in after life, by association, would all be controlled by a pro per system of education which should extend its ben efits to the whole country. This system then be comes a subject of first importance. Shall the cdu- ucation of children be committed to the Parent, the Church or tho State ? We answer, to neither ex clusively. The parent has the legal and natural right to educate or not fo educate his child—it is the office of the church, not to mould tho infant mind, bnt to reason with and convince the world of their duty to God and their fellow-man—it is the duty of Government to provide the means and adopt a sys tem of education which shall boas free to every citi zen as the air they breathe. A system of Church schools, supported by contributions may do much good in the absence of a proper system of State schools, or even in co-operation with them; but we cannot rely upon tho church for an efficient general system of education which should supercede the ne cessity of all ethers, and if we could, it would be un wise to do so for several reasons. Tho church is divided into a number of sects, each holding their peculiar dogmas and tennets, which differ from, or conflict with all others, and though each may point to their great and good men, yet each must some times deplore the banefol influence of the bigutod, the fanatical, the ambitious and the corrupt Tho source of knowledge for the young should be free from all sector ianor partisan bias—a pure fountain of undisputed facts and morality—tearing the rea soning faculties and tho judgment free to act as they are developed and matured. Wc shall resume this subject at onr earliest con- Wc take the following summary of foreign sen I from the New York Herald, of the 6th inst: The steamship Caledonia arrived at Boston its| o’clock on Wednesday morning. She loft LirerpoJ I on tho 19th nit, and we arete possession of afol ces to the day of her sailing. There was a firmness in the cotton market; a| some instances a slight improvement The stock ofcornonhand from last year’s cropul much greater than was supposed a month ago. I American stocks were improving. The Lonfcl Money market, however, was still affected by lie I weather. Tho Produce Markets were active. The railway speculation excitement continued;; I a mania; the police were in requisition tokeql the stock market clear. I According to all appearances, agitation in IrebM I “dying out" The threatened Orange demoato | tion was a failure. The weather appeared more favorable for a gcs> I Imrvest I The probability of a war between the U. State! and Mexico, had caused a decline of nearly 3 pel cent in Mexican Bonds. I The stocks of British goods on hand gcnen!l;| are stated to be slight Parliament was prorogued on tho 9th of AuguS,| by the Queen in person. 6ja8} 6 a 8 6 a 8 Domestic markets. Cotton Quotations. New York: Extremes, Upland, Charleston, “ “ Savannah, ** “ Apalachicola, “ “ Albaxy—The prospect is flattering for an early opening of the Cotton Market, and a. prosperous bu siness for both merchant and. planter. Mqnoy has already arrived for the purchase of Cotton, and wo Denwwrflti- v , vnnp ; toM®i*tand that largo amounts will bo held here thro’ Democratic Legislature. Perhaps some y°“r tho season ready to purchase any quantity of cotton no'shtarshavono way to get to the Polls-asam .^^^^ Thoc^WmveL hnn, fond Mm yonr horse, or harare. up your umg-j ^ ^ mQeh ^ ^ gun and take a load with yon. It ts but one day- ^ ^ greet to your country! Yon ran in no other way | ^ ^ ^ ^ > do your country so much aerace m one dsy asby ^ ^ to toko off cotton at uny gorng to foe election and qprrymg a load of stage of the river. Onr warehouse, are being put democretic Ycteto wth you. U»k out for wh.g {q order and every necessary business amng^nt tricks; it fo their custom, just before election to is being made by our merchants for tho start seme story .boat democratic candabte* to d^ionof their enstomere. injure their election. Do not mind thero-nine —mms. times ont of ten they are false—had tiny been tone XT Lately we have had several refreshing rains, you would hare heard of them before. Vote for the The weather centimes warm, and the appearance tickrt, the whole ticket, and nothing but the ticket! | of the cotton crop is much improved. COMMUNICATION. Messrs. Editors:—I again call yonr attenliontol the Presentment of our Grand Jury of June last.—I We must regard that body as the great censor ocr I public morals and interests. It is an institution pel cnliar to us, and one that we cannot too highly c.-l timate. Wo have noticed two of its objects; I womil now the third and last, and am happy to state tbtl this has also found great favor with our people, r.:l been pursned so far with the most flattering pn j tical results. I am not prepared to say that the Ju presentment produced this effect, but it is not esftt-J tial to my object. I allude to the great subject n education; the subject of the age, the subject ofti nation, tho subject particularly of all free bom | pie. Norwoold I obtrude H upon yon, witl having given my mind carefully to its < But before I enter upon the actual operations cfoi fellow citizens of Albany, I would take a view of tho subject as it now presents itself to I world. The first question then is, to whom do l duties of educating the people belong? Ia it to fi parent, to the Government, or to the Church ? free institutions would induce ns to say at a | to the parent; let the father do with his child asb pleases; make of him a man of basincre, a mud letters, or perchance, a minister of God: it is I right among all his other rights. There arc f however, who think it tho duty of the Govcmmr:'| and extol with great warmth tho measures of f German States in pursuit of this object. I my incline to the lost agency—the Church; and 11 I have cogent reasons. First of these, is the l that the parent, in case it is left to him, fails too o to discharge this high social obligation, bio interests interfering to prevent. Second, I dol like to give to the government more to do than is » tually necessary to the good order and general ■ ests of society. It is a power ao abusive off stive, that I fear to extend its influence. With i church neither ofthese objections bold; thep whim or neglect has no effect; the child is t and not because be belongs to this or that stale ° society, bnt because he is the creature of Ain " God,and may be roared to his greater honor' glory; his own qualities and attainments < him to his due rank. I find this the only in to true education. If the parent will neglect I child, how can the State, a conventional tire of the parent, do better ? tf the parent i> ' jeet to a thousand vicisitudcs in life, which, »J great degree excures this neglect; is. not the? equally subject to convulsions, and at times i ” unfit for the high responsibility of human i The Church is the only sure source from wb draw intellectual, as well as spiritual life; it* stands indifferent to the changes of time and cit stances pits objects, its rewards place it atone* the adventitious influences that attach to P®" . and political control over the youthful mind dj people—it alone can extract the traoqualitiM dr soul of a groat nation, if I may aoapoah. The second question is, if. wo even adoptj Church as tbe great teacher, how is it or soy • agentto be remunerated ? Whence arc tie to come from? how to bo collected, sod I dapenoed t I unhesitatingly say, from the . purse of the citizens—to be paid into, the bo*, the church, and to bo appropriated to the these, and tho education of tho» children i