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A -■ :/*'■■■ No Jeweled Beauty Is my Lore. No jtwfW beauty is my fcwj.V-,, Yet in her earnest face There’s such a world of tenderness She needs no other grace. Iler smiles and voice around my life In light and music tivine, •£» And dear, O very dear to mo, | J Is that sweet love of mine. f ■* I joy to know there’s one fond heart Beats ever true to me ; It sets mine leaping like a harp To sweetest melody, My soul upsprings a Deity, To hear her voice divine! And dear, O very dear to me, Is that aweet love ot mine. If ever I have sighed for wealth ’Twas all for her, I trow; And if I win fame’s victor-wreath, I’ll twine it on her brow. There may be forms more beautiful, And souls of sunnier shine ; But none, O none, so dear to roe As this sweet love of mine, TOVRSDAI;, NOVEMBER !!, I&S8 For Judge Superior Court 9. W. Circuit, Richard H. Clark. For Solid lor General S. IV. Circuit, W. B. Guerry. From the Correspondence of the Augusta Dispatch. Albany, Nov. 1st Sooth Western Georgia is certainly the garden spot of the State, and the finest agricultural section we have ever seen The cotton, corn, and cane crops, seem to promise an abundant harvest, the two latter were nevpr belter, and the former will make nearly an average, but will fall short of for mer anticipations. The society generally i« and the people every where seem to treat the stran ger with the utmost respect and hospitality, with an abundance of everything that makes the farmer Comfortable and happy— they *eem to enjoy life in a rational and Christian like manner. The boundless range affords a pasturage for cat tle, sheep and stock of all kinds, which, u itn little attention, may be raised without comparatively any President Cuylcr the Albany Patriot. We were unable to procure a copy of the S&vniyiab Republican (containing Mr. Cuyler’s reply to our last article) in time to give it a no tice in this issue. We shall endeavor to do him ample justice in our next. . State, according fo the number of the shares'lle ♦ 1 may o.wrv, for his proportion of the deficiency.— This, in my judgment, would" make .the State secure; while it would enable each company, engaged in the construction.of a.road necessa ry to the development of this resources of the Sfnte, to obtain the money requisite toils com pletion, upon such time and terms as would en* able tho company, pbould the road prove as re munerative as its projectors anticipated, to re fund it out of the future net earniifgs of the road. Of course such a law should be a general one, alike applicable to all roads in any part of the State, in the benefits of which, all roads now in process of construction, or to be hereafter pro jected, on equal and well defined terms, condi tions and limitations, might participate. Guard the State against possibility of loss, and lam decidedly in favor of State aid, by lending her credit in tbe construction of all such toads as n»av be necessary to the prosperity of her people, and the development of ber resources. ,< .Both branches of the Legis- o'clock this morning in thei r 1 Politics and the. Judiciary. The Southern Georgian is of opiuion that by the act of 185# and *4—prescribing the limes for holding the election for filling the vacancies, a political test for the Judgeship is made, and that Col. Clark is the HUthor of the act, and ith I therefore to blame. We differ with the Geor- Thc Weather. On Tuesday night last, we were visited a heavy frost, looking almost like a “young I £*<***• That act does not necessarily make any snow,” which was very acceptable with us.— | political test, because it fixes appropriate Limes The weather up to going to press, is delightful, j for holding such elections. There is one thing rendering over-coats and “big’* fires, quite coin- j certain, if it docs, and there is any blame for it, fort able. • | Col. Clark Is absolved. Tbo act of 1851 giving iirr | ,| ie election of Judges to the people, enacts that Bethel Baptist Association. (“said election for a Judge of the Superior Court, Thi* body met with the Baptist Church in 1 ^ % sh;4 j| be hv} atl( { |,e!J on the first Monday this fit v, Saturday the Gth mat. Introductory October 1853, and on the first Monday in Or- Sermon was preached by ihe Rev. J. F. Dagg , lober in every fourth year thereafter.” If it R< v ' V * k* Ora ' vford was re * e,4 * r,e<J Moderator. • m . lkes H po i; t i c .«| test to fix upon the first Mon- trouble or expense. Taking this section sltogeth-j ai| d Bev. Warren, Clerk I he 5*2 day in October !o fill vacancies, it becomes so er, it cannot easily be surpassed, its healthful cli- j Churches which compose this Association, has ' strongly when that day is chosen for the mate, its boundless productions, and the fertility of. a of some &000. During tlio \s-\ fall term. °This act is altered by the act of the soil offer rare inducements to tho?e in search 1 than am h,ntk».t ii UP - . ,, . . , . e x\ j sociiitionai year, more than oJJ were tuptisei*. . and ft, winch enacts that such elections of plantations in a new country The city ot AI -1 , , , .. . , . .. * bany, is the capital of Dougherty coomy. and is a 1 Some 3000 dollars have been contributed for . “.v/w// be held on the first Monday in January” very thriving town, and rapidly growing in com- j mission* daring the year. I his Association has The Legislature of this last session did not see mercia! importance, being the terminus ot the; under its patronage two missionaries amongst ; fj t to disturb the act of ’53 and 4, touching th6 Sooth We.tern Ruilroud »nd situated in ono of .ho j lhe | lllJis , Ils . two in Africa. It av. IV. H. filling of vacancies, hut adopted one. of the days ov. 3d, 1858. re convened at .10 _ ^ ^ Jx*etive Hafts, and upon the call, a full House and Senate was present, with very few exceptions. To-morrow no doubt all will be present. . * • . The House was called to order and proceeded to business under its old organization, while tbe officers of the Senate resigned their positions and were unanimously re-elected by ballot. Both Houses be ing organized, the Governor’s Annual Message was received and read, and three hundred copies ordered to be printed for the use of the House; after which both branches adjourned until to-morrow morning. The Message of the Governor, which is a very elaborately wiitted and substantial State Document, enters very ably end minutely upon the various questions that willbe brought before the Legislature. The snhject of Banks, the Western & Atlantic Rail road, Education, Reduction of taxes, State Aid to Railroads, and the Agricultural interest of the State, are some of the principal subjects contained in his message. All are familiar with his position* upon the subject of B.inks, and the prohibition of small bills, and it is unnecessary to repeat his views in this short and hasty article. The Sub-Treasury System meets his approbation, and he recommends the propriety of establishing by law, a system for our State similar to the Sub-Treasury System of the. United States. From his statement of the net earnings of the State Road from tbe 1st of March last to trie present time, it will be seen that an average of $25,000 pet; month have been paid info the Siato Treasury* and suggests that all necessary repairs can bo mad' ’ *iv*t* but thou excellestthem all** . .. . Milledgeville, Nov. 10, 1858. Milledgeville at present presents more of a bos- inees like appearance'than that of pleasure. The vast concourse of strangers usual in attendance at the commencement of a session, seems to have re mtiped away, and the members present conduct the bnsiDess affairs of the State with regularity and dispatch, and in their leisure hours enjoy them selves in a rational, agreeable and pleasant manner. In addition to the members of the Legislature, there are visitors enough to ensure an amount of gaiety and pleasure, which surpasses that, of a more crowd ed session. Last week the Campbell Minstrels, entertained full Houses at the “Newell Hall,” and on Friday night the “Annual Session Ball” was generally at tended by the refined, the grace and beauty of the land. The Supper prepared by the Messrs. Mc Combs, was got op <n their usual magnificent, rich and brilliant style. We learn the occasion was a scene of enjoyment and pleasure, and the whole affair passed off to the satisfaction of all present. Oh the 4th the Senatus Academicus, assembled the Senate Chamber, w ith a full attendance of the Board, Gov. Brown Ex-officio President, and Asbury Hull Sec’y. Dr. Church, the venerable President ofFranklin College, read a very, learned and lengthy essay on the subject of education, re commending a State University and a system of common Schools, and closed his elaborate report by signifying his determination to withdraw from an Institution over which he has presided for the past thirty year*-with so much dignity and credit to himself, and honor to the Institution. After which the Hon. Joseph H. Lumpkin, in response to a call, made a very happy and eloquent speech in expenses paid,and the Road left in good runtiincr I behnlfof a £fencra.l school system, and the import- order, and an average of $25,000 per month paid j ance ar5( l necessity of a State University, into the Treasure frotn year to year. This .peaks 1 Th * S "P"“ me c,,UTt commenced its session in well for the working management of lhe Road, and ! ,h " *“j °" Monday morning last with a fall attend we believe it will far over-reach this amount, and| ,n “ Ih 'Court “ndqm.e a number of Lawyers _ . . . . present—-among that number we notice Gen. H. ov. rown iso i e -*arae opinion at any rat,a ’ j Morgan, of Albany. Hon Junius Wingfield, Hon. j his indict judging from the language of his menage, he is . T . R. Cobb, and others of the Bar, among the di*- willing to “stakeids pile” on the result, and will jtingnished visitors and Editors present, I notice agree to take the Road at a term of ten years, and Ex Gov. Johnson, Judge A. E Cochran, Hon J. pay annually $25,000 into the Treasury, mid return ; L. Seward. Hon. R. P. Tnppe, lion. James Jac.k- the Road in as good running order as when received j 8on * Hon. T. W. Thomas, Hon. B. H. Hill, Maj by him. Regarding the Road as a paying Tnst.itu-! Steele, A P. Burr. Lol. Atkinson. Col Ellis, P. lion, the Governor goes on to make a disposition of j H * CoU * ui L CoK °‘ A ‘ Cochran - James Gardner, the money,and recommends, among other things,! tation. that Upon the final adjournment of th» Legislature at its last session, its - orqani M ti on was dissolved, so as to require a new election of officers at a .oh.eqoent extra or regular of the same body. The Constitution content, plates the continued existence and official ca paeity-of at least one of the officers necessarv to the organization of this branch of the General “Assembly. I refer to that c'.anse of the Consti- totion which, in certain contingencies, provides for the exercise of Executive functions bv the President of the Senate. It follows f rom thf. that the adjournment of the Legislature dost not work its dissolction as an organized bod. for the transaction of business. Bat if the ti„ e die adjournment did not produce this effect what has transpired since to require a new or. ganization! Nothing ofthe kind is pretended* The only clause in the Constitotion upon tb, snhject is the simple provision that tire Senate shall elect its own officers. This power wi, exercised at the last session; we elected our officers, and they hold by a tenure coextensive with that of the Senate. The amehdetf Consti. totion did not terminate our existence as a Sen! ate, neither does it close the official term of tb, ojjircrs necessary to organization. These are my views, and in accordance with them I should have raised a question of onier upon a motion to go into an election. Tb a President of the Senate, prompted by sentiments of delicacy which every Senator mist appre. ciate. has resigned his position, end thus im- posed upon us the necessity of filling t|, 9 vacan cy, which has been done by his re-election -1 Further than this, we ought not to go; weshosld not establish the precedent sought by this reio. lution, and I trust it will not receive the sane, lion of the JSenate. richest sod most inlollinont portions of the Su!e. i ,, ' e I '" li,, " S ’ a '" 1 , ’ T ° in . AlVi ”- R . W ’ 11 ’ filli "? of v:, « nf i ‘‘ s - , ’" t ai, ’P tt,d n " e nf the ri,1 .V 9 U,c"moncy “a’r.d rmjt.mmenVs! among Miler things, j J ' ‘j- T ? T '" r “ O'. Blackburn, and Col. Guorry afford additional inducements to capitalists, and ; C! * rk ' ! * rt ‘ lurne '' Missionary from Africa, was therein prescribed as the tone of holding the , that „ sum as large as the public debt he set apart ■ d “J ”i"'iW wv ine'«”o<rehteVpre-' basinets men to invest their sarplas m°nn^ in farms, j presont, nnu °t» ojnuHy night gavo an interest-1 general elections for Jmlges ; ana according to J a» a permanent common school fund for Georgia, j^g ei ji„ an appearance ° P stock, or manufactories. They have two fine Ho-j ing description of the fare ofthe country, in- • the Georgian made a political test in the election ! to be increased as fast as the public debt is diinin-j There are mauv bills before the LegisUfrirp on tel., and I learn that the proprietors of the g \V. i ^astrinl porsuits, ami exhibited many interesting ! n r Judges. Col. Clark was not a me.nher either | hlied. I,he .abject ofcommon schools, all of which will be * ff r de I s J‘ecimens manufactured in Yornl-a. An Ed- . of ! 1 o' Legislatures of 1851 and ’*2. 'I’he form j The reduction nf the taxes of tire State from the J consolidated, when I will then take occasion to ith'.n urati""i,l meeting was held Monday night.— 1 Pr first made the political test, and the latter '>>cr,mcs of the Road, bethinks would be about; .peak of the general provisions of the one which ..1 a k.. w .. V \i re„„. j v ... 4 S50,000 |)er annum, besides cstabliNliing iind provi- may be presented, together with other mattprg of * 1,1 !,Ver " d b> KeV V M * Cra " 1 p ' f ; ding for the successful operation of a general school interest, as well as the subject of State aid to Rail day in anuary or t lat is t ay on whic. j system and Education of teachers. Should * his dis- er retdr to attend to the comforts of his truest* ! ■’ ’ ~ J the present vacancy must bo filled by the act inbntion not meet tbe views of the Legislature, he | r ' ,, , none can foil to pr.fo.thi. .st.blfohm.nt and f..l ' ow »« nf,n - 11 N ' KI ' V “ E N- At the close of | of ’53 and ’4. That a.t requires no defence, it j pr0[WS es ti.at the sum of *159.000 be applied to the • p ^Koir-Who “fmo^BinedM can anpm- refreshed after a sojourn at this first class Hotel. which about $3,000 were subscribed for; y so plainly proper when compared with the ; reduction of taxes, and the surplus be used for In- j ( ., ate ,j ie usp f u l a s well as the beautiful, and Respectfully, and Truly Yours. | the further endowment of said University. The ! other acts and a sound public policy, we are ‘ tenial Improvements, and developing the resources ! k „p e that •timet will not be so leanf as to pie- claims of the S. \V. Baptist Female (’ollege at i astonished that the Georgian should see any j ^' e State. , vent his having bacon enough to make the beans Hotel intends to convert that building into Story Brick building The Byington Hons* a table superior to any we have ever met \ tho substsntials, with a variety of pastry, fruit*,! Addresses we minces, &c., are here displayed before you in the ford. President, and Rev. J. !J. D uvson, Age greatest abundance, with an attentive Landlord co j of j !ercer University; and also by our fvllo An Honest Man. jCuthbert, were presented, and about $1,000 j political capital in its provisi ••Tho noblest work of God.” and yet how few | eon.riboted to repair the buildings, &c. there are! An envious, conscience stricken | ^ be Association appointed a Committee, world looks on and laughs contemptuously, be-! whose business shall he to see that the blacks in cause he obey, the dictates of a whispering ; ,t„.j r | )0 „ n da, shall have the Gospel regularly conscience, but In the sight of high heaven lie | lie j Uie , n . 0llll>r i nter es,u,g matters stands approved—an honest man. Me stops i r . , . not to ask if the world pronoonees it well. („ lt i eluted the attention of tin religii , That act was supported by many as good and pure men as Georgia blasts, and among them was the Hon. Andrew J. Miller. We presume this arises from the opposition to the election of Judges by the people, which has the candor to admit. Oa this point we is physically and mentally, natures’ freeman, body, but we have not space for a more extend-! lo ga y > vve believe the people aie harmonic nod on Ti the apnhlu of making a good choice as the Leg lay at 1 o’clock. ! l s ] a ttjre—that is to say the least, they are just as pure—that the temptations to use corrupt in finances are not near so great—that the proba bilities of success with them aro exceedingly small, and that the masses of tho people are iri corruptable. [Editorial Correspondence.] Mjllf.pgeville, Nov. 9di, 1858. DOUGLASITES AGAIN. Stephen Arnold Douglas, and Fred. Douglas, one a negro, the other a white man, oath lecturing disdaining that miserable servility, that despica-J e d notice. Afie ble bondage that must always stop to I Association adj “What will the world say t” | An Honest Man-show na one, and we •«'ill )T j 10 fiOTCrnOf’s MeSSigO—Sub-TrfSSUrV tz e z a f; h n a o p t p ^gh, n ; ^sute-s..t. am .. R.n r ..ds.* lions alone, but inherently so. Possessing with-1 Oar readers will observe the remarks m our in himself the reason of action and tb*e ultimate Milledgeville co-re?pondence of the Editor, on end of bis designs A man of noble stamp. | |j, e Governor's Message. We have not space who i* willing to walk independent by himself forth , ,,„ Esa en!ire „ nd we sh ,]| carrying his own refreshments with him, and . drlnkinl from tbe .ecret spring, of moral and P res * nt no,lce ,n •»» ver >' »»P ”tant recom- intellectual truth, that are ever swelling up with-' mendations of the Governor, the suhstatico and in his own bosom. I spirit of which, wo trust, the Legislature will An honest man,—who does not admire his em v JO( i v j n l aW8 of the ^tate. character f Independence takes a crown and! n .i,, i , . . , , seals him monarch of his kingdom-mind— ! * Brou " carne8,l > f CI " and stumping the people of Hl.no Fame wreaths bis unassuming brow with laurels, j tahlishment of a system Tor the htato similar to , Black Republicanism. Comment is unnecessary, fresh and beautiful from the garden of merit.! the Sub-Treasury system of the United States,I “This precious inorceau appears in the Albany Freedom presents the charter attesting his un- ; which bn c worked so admirably for years past j patriot of the 4«h irst. It is a fair illustration of disputed right as Sovereign Ruler. Cheerful-j— rece iving and paying out nothing hut gold | the manner in which Judge Douglas has been as dootM? 1 ?mor o/dofence? »gdn°i 7he "m’ighty ; an '' 8,lver coin-the constUo.ionxI currency of sailed by a portion of tho Democrat Press since hosts of crushing foes that daily round him ' d ,e country, rliis is the only safe system for t f, e adjournment of Congress,” &c , Szc. gather—that of a bold and cheerful spirit. Com | the State. It would he the best regulation ofj The second paragraph above, is part of the Edi- mendation stands mantled in his presence, whig- , the currency and would give stability and per- pering sweet words of hope and kindly holding 5 m> | neu t prosperity to twery class of industry, tbs mirror of Truth before him—that he may! ....... ' f ..... . . , ; The other recommendation to which we refer, rejoice in bis own purity. And then Content-! , ment with her angel face and winning smile. **• ^ jal ** le State shall adopt some general sys- heeps the door of bis inward cabinet, while with tern of aiding, by her credit, in the construction commending words, she gently speaks, “Rejoice 1 0 f 8Uc b Railroads as may be necessary to de- thou bast enough.” j ve | O p 0 the vast resources of Georgia—provided An honest man,—one who presents a master! , , Q , . r ,, . . j u- .l • l. e • I that the State be made perfectly secure beyond mind the very birthright of eminence; a prey I r J J CO longer to fashions freak, nor seduced by I t * ou “ t Sgatnst » tnnate loss, flattery's winning voice. He stands alone—the We do not hesitate to say that such a policy, glorious architect of htsown fortune—the uni- i adopted by the State, would do more to ad verse ft debtor to his worth ; while firm in his j Tanc0 her material prosperity, wealth and purpose, constant in his integrity, undaunted in . ... -- .i.i i . strength, than anv other measure which could his courage—ft spectacle to angels and to men, | ° he will stand unmoved when the trembling earth j adopted. It would not cost the State Trea shall rock beneath the touch ofthe Almighty’s I sury any thing, and yet it would add millions power. Such moral might is real, is enduring. | to the value of her territory and to the value of During the present year, evidence was received ! palatable, that the individual stockholders of the Atlantic ami i The above note has been laid upon our table Gulf Railroad ( ‘Main Trunk’) had paid in twenty j by a lady friend of this city, accompanied with per cent, upon $600,000 of stock, and in conformity ; a * beautiful boquel and basket of Beans, for lo law, the Governor issued and d.divvrd to the; .. , , , .... , . , x', r • ...... which the donor will please accept our grateful Company $100,000 of six per cent. State Bonds | * ® payable in New York, which have twenty years t • j 1 ,an <s * run , As this is the first present wo have received, Upon the subject of “State Aid,” ih*» Governor is ! and coming as it does from a lady—we wish it of the decided opinion that the State should lend her i d stinetl v understood, wh ore henceforth on tbe credit to aid in the construction of such Roads *as | side. made secure against ultimate loss. Such a policy! TIlC Twenty-Fifib of November* woul I doubtless be to the interest of the State ai.d [ c \ suceestiuti lias been made generally through. the prosjierity of her citizens. There are other subjects of great importance fained in this message, which I cannot now r of for want of time. In my uext I will dwell at length. It answers the great ends of life; unlike the lu nar beam It affords heat as well as light, never leaving its possessor with a frozen heart and chilled affections, hut full of life and vi»ror With a soul ever tremblingly alive to the influence* of this beautiful world, yet always conscious, that only a thin vail separates this actual dally life-, from the great hereafter. An.honest man — he has his conflicts, many and repeated^ Yet the struggle only makes him better for the strife, the very energy arms him with courage. Let the loud winds blow, the ' f.wavea dash high—let the mighty thunders roar, asi& the angry tempest rush with fury on. Let the very pillars of the marble sky shake as from their basis, till the vast array of shining orbs seem rocking in their orbits, still amid all this, the honest, self dependent mind looks camly out upon tbe scene, and unmoved retire* within it- islf-to gather courage for future conflicts. An honest iaaa.—he is his own defence, his own refuge. No enemy however formidable, can storm and take the fortress of his mind—for his actions, those satellites of self, are ever pres- - ont to declare his innocence, r >and thwart the gailly efforts of bia adversaries. The fruits of a virtuous example, shall flourish in immortal vigor, from tba seeds he scatters on tbe stream . of time, end bit reward shall be abundant; Va« wSftZr ^ description, tbe world might ../of him: * "Hfo fife wxx honest—and tbe elements . So mix’d to him thal nature might stand up. And aay toall tbe world,—Tte* Is an lonut man. ^«9tsis srs now in the United States about account of the company, [et the Uw proride tbst post offless. \ • steh tolTObt stdekholdsr shall,b* liable W tbs the industry of the people, and would thus re duce taxation. We copy the language of the Governor on this subject and ask the Representatives of Geor gia that such a law may he passed. After refering to the Atlantic & Gulf Road, he says:— State Aid to Railroads.—Other sections ofthe State are still destitute of the advantages of railroad facilities. I am decidedly of opinion that it would be good policy for the State to lend her credit to aid in the construction of such roads as may he necessary to develop ber vast resource*, provided she be made perfectly so cure beyond doubt against ultimate loss. This could be done by tbe endorsement of the bonds of the company, by the State, after a certain proportion of the road is first completed, for an amount sufficient to enable the company to pur chase iron for the road. The bonds thus en dorsed should be made payable twenty years after date, with six per cent, interest, payable semi-annually; and let the Stale take a mort gage upon the entire road, and all its appurten ances, declared by law to be prior to all other liens; to be foreclosed* and tbe road and its appurtenances sold in sixty or ninety days after the failure of the company to pay any instal ment of either interest or principal when due.— And in the event the whole road and its appur tenances should fail under such mortgage sale to briog a sumsufficient to pay tbe entire amount for which the State shall have become liable, on torinl comments of the Augusta Constitutionalist, of the 6lh inst. The Constitutionalist in defence of Douglas against the Administration, introduces in his Editorial, certain extracts from Judge Dongl Freeport Speech, attempting to show his position on the slavery question, which we regard as a worthless pandering effort at best; we would rather have one good act in favor of the South from D. las, than ail the speeches he could make from : until dooms day, but we fear that act will never come from Douglas in behalf of the South. We are not surprised to find the Constitutionalist mak ing a poiut with us on our paragraph of the 4lh During the past campaign in Illinois, that Journal has been regularly on its knees in it# pious devotions to Douglas, with Us hack to the Administration and the friends of the Kansas Act. We.favored the nomination of Douglas by the Cincinnati Convention, but since that time his po litical pandering course has been of such a character that we have lost confidence in hia integrity, and our contempt for this arch Black Republican trick ster, has sunk so low that no fathoms can ever reach it. Douglas ia now elected, with a Black Republican majority over States Rights and the Administration. Ought any Southern man or Southern Journal to rejoice.over the result. Verily the Constitutionalist in its pious devotion to Doug las, must anticipate going to that individual on its final departure from this lower world. Io conclusiou, we desire to say as a Southern rights advocate, that we do not desire to cultivate a feeling of brotherhood with no political leader of doubtful sincerity to the South, and we trust our worthy friend and cotemporary of the Constitution alisl will not fail in future to stand by us in this sentiment. To err is human nature, and common among men, and especially Editors, and tve will forgive our friend Nesbit for bis Douglas sins, if he will repent and pray to the friends of tbe South, rather than to Douglas. . . Milledgeville, Nuv. 8Mi 1553. Iu my last, I endeavored to present in as brief a manner as possible, tbe views ot lhe Governor, on the important subjects contained in bis Annual ! and favoring j Message to the present Legislature. We now pro- , pose to continue the subject, and will first refer to the question of AGRICULTURE. On this subject the Governor regrets that so little has been done for the Agricultural and Mineral in terests of the State, while large sums of money have been applied to other interests. He suggests the appointment of a Geologist, with a view to de velop* the Mineral resources of the State, and an- nalize the soil, that all may determine the produc tions to which each kind of soil is best adapted. He recommends an appropriation of money for the encouragement of Annual Fairs, and the improve ment of Mechanic. Arts. By these Fairs, the intel ligence of tl>e State meet together and devise means for the advancement of tbe interest ofthe State and people. i ont the press ai a distance, tint as the twenty fifth j day of November, this yt ar, his unusual import- janre attached to it, we should commemorate it by | holding a universal ihinksgiving throughout the [United Stales. The events connected with the French and English war in North America are re ferred as giving the chief significance to the day. It will be just one hundred years, on the twenty fifth of November next, since the surrender of Fort du Quesne by the French—a surrender which ter minated the rule of France in lhe Centre West. Washington was a Colonel of Provincials in the Fnglioh Army which marched into the Fort on the 25th of November, 1758, on the surrender of the French army. Just 25 years afterward, on the 25ih November, 1783, the British evacuated New York, and Washington marched into tire city, amid the congratulation and exulting cheers of a free and independent people. On this day terminated for ever the authority of the British crown in the cen tre of the Continent. We cordially unite, says the Atlanta Intelligen cer, in the desire so generally expressed to have our national Thanksgiving day on the 25tli of No vember, as we may then celebrate events which ought ever to be fresh in the memory of American freedom. A Lawyer’s Story. Tom strikes dick over the shoulders with 9 rattan as big as your litttle finger. A lawyer in nt would tell you the story as fil- lows:—“And that whereas the said Thorns;, at the said ph\e,on the year and day aforesaid* in and upon the body of the said Richard, against the people ofthe State of Pennsylvania and their dignity, did make a most violent ul sault, and inflicted a great many and divert blows, kicks, cuffs, thumps, contusions, gashes hurts, wounds, damages and injuries, in and up. on iIih head, neck, breast, siomarhe, hip«, knee; shins, and heels of said Richard, with divers sticks, canes, poles, clubs, logs of wood, stones, daggers, dirks, swords, pistols, cutlasses htud- geons*. blunderbusses, and boarding pikes, then and there held in the hands, fists, claws, and clutches of him, the said Thomas.” The Isabella House. Persons visiting \lbany and prefer stopping *t one of the finest and best fitted up Hotels that we have found in all our travels, throughout Sooth. Western Georgia, can find exactly just such a one at the Label I a House, kept by L. H Durham, Esq. It is good enough for anybody. Tbe proprietor is very obliging ami unremitting in all his attentions to his guests, while his accomp'ish*>d lady presides with grace and dignity at the head of the table. The servants .are all attentive, and the bed rooms are k»’pt as rlean as a parlor. Set us down friend Durham as “W whenever we visit* Albany.— Sumter Republican Newspapers for Sale—The Bainhrdge Argus and Madison Family Visitor are offered for sale. Would not those who are starting so many new p'lp^rs in tbe small towns of Georgia, do better to buv out the old ones ?—Sar. Rep. A good suggestion.—Jour. 4* Messenger. Amen!—State Press. “More ish bstther bh goot.”—Albany Vat. Yoang America. “Wboie plgziie thaw inj lid t".“WSyJhBj'be; long to tint old sow.” Bat I mein who : is their mietert ‘1 QqdTi'that little rant, forba b h—I to ffgtit, and whips tho whole of’bo/' ‘ • 'I. PENITENTIARY. This snbject he commends to the consideration ofthe Legislature, and adds that the system thus far for all practicable purposes in the reformation of convicts has entirely failed. The walls at pres ent, from bad construction and long standing, are nearly ready to fall, and it is suggested that a new Prison be built, here, or elsewhere, or the entire system abolished. [One of the convicts, makes the formidable sug gestion that straws be drawn, and every third man be hung, giving the remainder 250 lashes on his bare back, with an entire coat of tar and feathers, branded, rode on a rail, and accompanied with a general drumming out of the city. This question is now being mooted by the boys.] TAX LAWS. It is suggested in tbe Message and the Comptrol- ler’s.report, that the present Tax on Foreign Bank Agencies, is less than on Bank capital in this State Several Railroads in this State, now in successful operation pay no tax under existing laws. Neith er is there any tax imposed on the present system of gambling by Lotteries, which, to use the language of the Governor, “Pampers idle drovers in society, who neither labor nor produce anything, but grow rich on the misfortunes of others.” It is suggest ed that a heavy tax be imposed on Lotteries and Corporations. The Military system and other subjects of minor importance are noticed in a becoming manner in the Message. * : 7 r FINANCIAL CONDITION OF T.HE STATE. With this subject we close our report of the Gov ernor's Message. The Hon. John B. Trippe, the honest, vigilant and (aithful public servant, who presides over the Treasury Department, shows in hit well arranged Report, that the whole debt of the State at present, amounts only to 92,630,600, this debt will in a few years be extinguished from the incomes of the W. & A. Railroad, a work which is thought will command io a few years ten millions of dolltrs.-. Georgia was never in a better Finaociil condition, and no State in the Union maintains an equml credit with her. . Well may wo point with pride to her eminent position,- sod exclaim ‘io dhind Rngbige Bon. W. M. Slaughter, of Dougherty—Re marks. Remarks upon the Resolution of Mr. Briscoe, expressing it as the opinion of tho Senate th at a new organization was necessary, before proceed■ ing to business, at the present session Mr. Slaughter said: The question presented by the Resolution underwent considerable dis cussion in the Senate at the last session.—• There were two points connected with the sub ject, and growing out of the amended constitu tion upon which a difference of opinion was ex pressed by members of tho Senate. First, wheth er the Legislature elected in 1857, could hold the first regular annual session under the amend ed Constitution f and in the second place, whether a now organization would become ne cessary before proceeding to business I Since the adjournment, the Governor, with n view to his own guidance, has submitted these questions to the Judges of tho Supreme Court, who,-, res ponding to the request, have given their opinion adverse to the position maintained, and sought to he made a precedent by this resolution.— They decide that we assemble under the organ ization of 1857. The Governor has acted upon the advice thus given, and it remains for the Senate to say whether they will disregard it, and set op itsnwn judgment in opposition to that of the Supreme Court. This opinion, it is true, has ndt'the authority of a judicial decision; it does not profess to be an adjudication, it Is merely advisory, but em anating from the highest appellate tribunal in the State, upon an important question of con stitutional law, eminently a judicial question.— 1 submit that it is entitled to great weight, and should be aequiesned in by tbe other department of the Government. Bat really , the^uestloo, fftde from the au thority. of the Judges of the Supreme Court, pre senta no difficulties for solution. What la the reason, assigned in this resolution for. a new or ganization ? Simply that the present ire : ne and distinct session; and not a continuation or the last session of the Legislature* The cj clarion is clearly, a non sequilitr. It certai “Homestead cxPinplioa’’ exclaimed Mrs. Par tington, throwing down the paper, “it’* come to a pretty pas*, indeed, that tr.en are going to ex empt themselves from home just when theyplrfcf without any provision for r.*»M night*.’’ Dr. Syntax is of the opinion that in Cobt the heat of the weather must be greatly modified after the introduction of so miny Copies. A swimming match is to come off ia one ofthe Madison lakes, for the prize of a silver cup. Sev eral have already entered the list. When the Irishman first tried peaches, he he liked the flavor but the seeds lay hard oo his stomach. A gentleman once a«ked a company of li!tl» boys what they were good for? One little fellow very promptly answered : “vVe are good tom»kf men of.*’ . Billy P. was making a journey inaetigf- coach, over the hilly road* in the western p» rl New York, and amused himself on the way, bf frequent resort* to the comfort of a mysterious black bottle which he had with him- Suddenly, the coa-^h came in contact ‘with a large without doing any other damage, deprived Billy °* hi3 equilibrium, and down he rolled on the ground. “VVofn thunder are you doing?” said Billy?“bow came you to t : p the stage over ?” The 0^ ; informed him that the stage had not been nve r - turned a* all. and all the passengers assured Bi 'I that Jehu was right Billy approached ihevebic and remounted slowfy to his former seat oat* 1 > Did not upset d’yno say?” ‘ Not at all, vep ' the driver. “Well if I’d a known that, said BiHf- I wouldn't ha got off” Indian Summer. There la a time just when the frost Begins to pave old winter w>i y» When Autumn a riverie lost, The mellow davtime drearosxwty; When summer comes, in musing mind. To gaze onqe more on hill and de , To mark how many sheaves they bind, And see if all are ripened well. With balmy breath she whispers low; The dying flowers look up ahd g> Their sweetest incense ere they go. For her who made her beauties n**- At last, old Autumn rising, tab** Again his sceptre and his thrown _ With boisterous hands the trees he *b* Intent of gathering all his own. . Sweet summer, sighing, flios the the And wailing Winter, gaunt and g rl ®» Sees miser Autnmn hoard his grain, And smiles to think it* k* ^ lQ3, ALBANY COTTON MARKET. Since our last report prices have still farther ^ our market, as also in all of the interior towns as ^ ie ports. Ourmarket iseo very Irregular that nnnfot'nnz OittoUa fimirfl Oli*. quotations. Oataido figure 9fc. Stock. 00 hand ad St .Receipts to4th Nov. 12,473 .11,03 Receipts tt»4tn ploy,.... • - Receipts past week. ’ g j^iT . 3-