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TSTmSDAT, DEOEMBEB 20,1860.
SECESSION CANDIDATES TO THE STATE CONTENTION,
RICH’D H. CLARK,
CHA’S E. MALLORY.
B3F* We are authorized to announce Hon. A
COLQUITT and Col. A. D. HAMMOND, as the Se
cession candidates for the State Convention of the
county of Baker.
“Thronateska Artillery."
This Company, numbering some fifty odd
has been organized, and the following officers duly ! nonsense. Away with your bragadocio
Wrong!
SUBMISSION MEETING ON SATURDAY.
We hare been informed that the speakers at the
Submission Meeting held in this oity on Saturday
last, contended that the secession party was oppos
ed to co-operation, as we understand it. Such is
not the case. We arc in favor of Georgia's going
out of this Union. We are in favor of resistance—se
cession. We are in favor of a Southern Confedera
cy—A UxiOV or Alt THE SoCTHEES STATES. But
Union or no Union—Southern Confederacy or no
Southern Confederacy—opposing to the bitter end,
the election, the inauguration of Lincoln.. Wo are
for Georgia, though it be solitary and alone, striking
for her freedom. Can, let us ask you, Messrs. Speak
ers, as much be said for your Chairman. He will
not deny saying in a speech at Camilla, during the
last Superior Court there—That the election of any
man to any office, in this Union, was of itself no
cause for disunion—that ho was opposed to Georgia’s
going out of the Union, but if slio did go out, lie
was opposed to her having anything to do with any
other State—let her go out alone, said he, take her
position among the nations of the earth—let her be
a separate power, that he was opposed to a South
Confederacy. Then, gentlemen, away with such
Editorial Correspondence,
Milledgeyillk, Dec. 8th, I860.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
The bill for the pardon of Wo. A. Choice has pas*
sed both Houses by overtwo-thirds majority; the
bill requires that he shall be placed in the Asylum
a lunatic.
The bill for the reduction of the Seaate was lost
i Saturday, 8th, by 61 to 43.
The bill to allow free persons of color, in this
elected and commissioned :
TnoMAS Wat.kee, Captain.
Charles E. Mai.
Richard K. Hires. :
Robert N. Elv, 3d
1st Lieutenant.
do.
Hon. Howell Cobb.
This distinguished Georgian has resigned his place
in Mr. Buchanan's Cabinet. On his retirement lie
publishes a noble address to the people of Georgia,
which should be read by all our citizens. He who
would not then believe, would uot, though one should [
rise from the dead.
hut be it as it may, we are determined to defend y
rights, yourliouor, and in spite ofyou, Georgia shall
he free.
Submit, Never! j
People of Georgia, prove true to^yourselvcs.
tell you the enemy is at the door—never let hi
lution of the General Assembly, authorising the
Governor of this State, or some other competent au
thority in behalf of the State, to send a Commission
er to Europe to examine, the steamers, and If found
suitable, to enter into such negotiations as will se
cure the establishment of tho line, with power to
give a guaranty on tne part of this State that the
steamers shall pay to the Company five per cent,
upon the amount of capital invested. 1 cannot sup
pose that there would be any difficulty about the
incomes of the line paying five per cent, on the cap
ital. Should there be a deficiency, it could not be
large; and in my opinion, the State should not hes-
itato to guarantee' the deficiency, if any, for five
: THE PBES-
Res
itil the
“last «
• E ot
ed foe
Think of it—a man for President of our
whole country, who dare not make a track upon one
half of the States. Lincoln was elected without the
aid of Southern votes, and dare not show his face
1 upon Southern territory. He may bo President,
#@-Wx.E. Smith, Esq., is out in a letter tic- j b “‘ nercrof the United Soeth! Let not the craven
dining a nomination from the Submission party. I l ” u " , S’ 0 " wi,h 8 “ b,ni " io “- Sul, " ,i, ' nevcr 1 Sub '
h.ld in this city on Saturday Inst-aiso, defining Ins raissi ° n is ,laT< ”T’ and is wors<! tbnn dca,b
Saturday last by a large majority.
The bill for the relief of tho widow and orphan!
of David Harrison, who was killed while in the ser
of the State, donating $1000, passed the House
by a vote of 71 to 20.
Acts or a general character passed
EXT SESSION.
No. 1. An act to provide for the common defence
of the State of Georgia, and to appropriate money
for the same.
No, 4. An act to authorize and require the G
nor of the State of Georgia to call a Convention of
the people of this State, and for other purposes there
in mentioned.
No. C. An net to amend an act to change tli
of holding tho elections for County Officers, Judges
of Superior Courts, Attorneys and Solicitors Gener
al (except Ordinaries) in this Stute, passed Decem
ber 16th, 1850.
No. 7. An act to grant relief to the Banks and
People of this State, and for other purposes.
No. 20. An act to authorize the legal representa
tions of Intestates and Trustees of other States '
sue in this State.
No. —. An act to change the laws in regard to
aking depositories in Justices Courts, and for other
purposes.
No. 28. An act to alter the time of holding the
election of Receivers of Tax Returns and Tax CoV-
ctors in this State, and for other purposes.
No. —. An act to amend an act entitled an act to
inplify and curtail Pleadings at Law—approved
'tli December 1847.
State, to go into voluntary slavery or to compel them years, for the purpose of securing the establishment
to Temove from this State, was passed in the House on *f the line.
In addition to our cotton and other freights, and
the mail services of this and other Southern States,
large portion of the emigrant travel of Continen
tal Europe, could, it is believed, be secured to this
lino. 1 trust the General Assembly will not fail to
e the importance of improving the opportunity
w offered for taking an important step in secn-
ig the inauguration of a system of direct trade
ted for protecting our rights in the Union. It is in |
effect a non-intercourse law; it treats the offending j
States as foreign States except for the common pur
poses of defence against foreign aggression and do
mestic insurrection. It wonld deprive them of their
Southern trade, which has beeirthe means'of their
wealth and prosperity. It wonld have all theeffects
of war upon'them, because the object of war is to so
destroy the interests of the enemy as to make him
willing to do justioe; and yet this policy would not
be usurious, but beneficial to the Sdttth. The
whole world, including the Northern States, seeks
tho cotton and other productions of the South and
will bring us any thing we want in exchange.—
Therefore we are not dependent upon any one, but
may bestow our favors as we please without injury
to oUrselves. It would break down the interests of
the North and build up the interests of the South,
by encouraging Southern industry, and opening
direct trade with foreign nations and giving us all
the benefits of direct commerce with the world.
N. T.
[communicated.]
Alb a nt, Ga., Dec. 16th, 1860.
JTr. Editor:—I have just seen my name on A tick-
J t as a candidate for Councilman at the ensuing
lection. Permit me to say to the friend who made
the suggestion, and to all others interested, that I
am not such a candidate, and could not seme if
elected.
As the time approaches for a change of city offi*
irs, would it not be a good idea to rfednee our tax
es to a point where the amount raised will be suffi
cient to sustain a city government administered with
an eye to strict economy and to the financial diffi*
culties of the times. /
Respectfully, - WM. E. SMITH.
position. It will be seen by his letter, that Hon.
Lott Warren fills his vacancy. Whoever heard of
such a leap in the dirk by any party? You liavn't
the most distant idea of Barber’s views—and Judge
Warren is any thing but with your call—as you
have set them up as targets, in our next we will en
deavor to give their views generally a broadside.—
We guess the wrong men answered to your call,
gentlemen—you had better blow again.
Secession.
Mr. Buchanau. in his late message, denies that
the States have the right, under the Constitution, to
secede from the Union. It has never been contend
ed that such a right was conferred by the Constitu
tion on the States ; indeed there are but few rights
derived by the States from the Constitution. This
is not the source of power under our system, the j Can you load your muskets to kill your Southern
genera! government is a creature of the States and ! brethren ! Echo answers—can you ?
the people thereof; its powers are all delegated, dc- |
fined, and limited by the Constitution, and if this j
powor of redemption is not given up. in the grant i
Death <}f Ex-Gov. McDonald.
Wc arc pained to learn that this distinguished
Georgiau died at his residence in Marietta, on Sun
day last.
Hon. Lott Warren, the submission Candi
date, is opposed to co-operation. He is opposed to
Georgia’s having any thing to do with any other
Southern State. He is opposed to secession, but if
Georgia does go out, lie wants her to stand solitary
and alone—a separate government. If these arc
not his views, then in one short month, has lie turn
ed a political summerset.
Dr. S. L. Barbour, the other submission Candi
date, wc are informed “ favors coercion by the gov
ernment of any State that may secede."’
Voters of Dougherty, can j-ou vote for such men 4
of power by the States, then it must remain in them !
as one of the ‘'reserved honors.” Is the right of
secession one of this class? It, will be remembered
that the Constitution after being adopted in the
Convention of delegates chosen for that purpose,
was referred to the States for ratification, with the
stipulation that it should be binding on the States
approving it, if nine (9) of them should concur. It
was at one time in great peril. Rhode Island and
North Carolina refused to adopt it. New York was
considered very doubtful, when the question was
before the Convention of Virginia. It was here the
great batilo was fought by the greatest intellects of
the age, and here the greatest victory was achieved
for Constitutional liberty and the rights of the States, i
that grace the pages of our country's history. Wh.-.t
did the Virginia Convention do? The act of ratifi
cation is in the following words : “We as delegates
“of the people of Virginia duly elected in persuancc
“ of a recommendation of the General Assembly, and
“ now met in Convention, having freely and fully
“ investigated and discussed the proceedings of the
“ Federal Convention, and being prepared as well
“ ns the most mature deliberation, bath enabled us
“ to decide thereon, do in the name and in behalf of
“the people of Virginia, declare and make kno
“ that tho powers granted under the Coastitut
“being derived from tin people of the United Sim
“ mag be resumed by them whensoever the same shall be
“ perverted to their injury or oppression, and that every
“power not granted thereby, remains with them
“and at their will ; that therefore no right of any
“denomination can be cancelled, abridged,restrain-
“ cd or modified, by the Congress, by the Senate, or
“ House of Representatives acting in any capacity;
“by the President or any department or officer of
“the United States, except in those instances in
“which power is given by the Constitution for those
“purposes; and that among other essential rights,
“the liberty of conscience and of the press, cannot
" be cnneelleJ. restrained or modified by any author-
“ ity of the United States. With these impressions,
“with n solemn appeal i*» the searcher of hearts for
“the purity of our intentions, and under the convic-
“tion that whatsoever imperfections may exists in
“ the Constitution, ought, rather to be examined in
•• tho enode proscribed therein, than to bring the
“ Union into danger by delay, with the hope of ob
taining amendments previous to the ratification.
“ We, the said Delegates, in the name and behalf of
“ the people of Virginia, do by these presents assent
“to and Tatify the Constitution, fee., &c.”
Thus it was that tiic mother of Presidcntspi/M'riy
gave her approval of the Constitution. 1
not objected to by any other of the States adopting
it, but received by them as a valid and legal ratifi
cation, and she was gladly welcomed into the sis
terhood of States. Why was no objection raised,
aud no complaint made to this conditional approval ?
To this, then, can only be our answer—It was be
cause Virginia claimed nothing new or dangerous.—
She only expressed in clear explicit terms, what the
whole family of States, then understood, and agreed
was the right of each one.
But shall we be told by the Federalist of the age,
tbatAhi* was a new term proposed by Virginia, and
inconsistent with the Constitution itself. Then we
reply that she was never legally in the Union, and
has been all the time of hor brilliant history
terloper and intruder, furnishing us with Presidents,
Statesmen and Generals, giving fame, honor and
renown to our whole country, or if she was truly a
legitimate, as she lias been an honored and beloved
sister, she gained thereby a jewel in her crown,
which also was bestowed upon each one of her
ters, as her equals in the Union.
Virginia never for one moment entertained the
notion of binding herself hand and foot, for all time
iO, come in this Union. She asserted in her adop
tion of the Constitution the right of the peopl. of the
States, td resume these delegated powers whensoever
tho tame should “be perverted to their injury or
oppression." And this right all the States of this
Union now havo, and the great question of the age
is, should the Southern States claim this privilege
of sovereignty ? Have not these powers been per-
verted^.o the injury and oppression of the South ?—
We say that they have been, and honor, right, jus
tice, safety, all appeal for the immediate exercise
ef this right of sovereignty. "
Zwif^Tbe following is a private letter written to a
citizen of this county, which wc are permitted to
publish:
Bulan, (Near Edgefield.) S. C., 1
December 7tli. 1800. /
Will yon allow an old friend and former neigh
bor to trouble you with a few thoughts on the pres
ent political issues before the people ? We here have
elected our delegates to the State Convention, to cast
the vote ef secession, declaring' South Carolina out
of the Union—and ns it may now be regarded ns a
fixed fact that South Carolina is out of the Union,
the question arises, What will be the course of her
sister Southern States—will they join her in the
formation of a Southern Confederacy, or will they
remain as they are, in a Union where they are not
considered as equals—nor recognized as freemen?
, The first instinct of human nature—self-preservation
I —every one’s first and last thought, and highest as-
Interest demands that they should imme
diately join with us, but in every community--shame
that it is so, but nevertheless it is true-
some people always waiting for the overt act; there
were many such during the revolution, but 1 boji
their numbers are few, very few, in Dougherty coun
ty or South-western Georgia. For the honor of your
section I trust they are scarce. From acquaintance
with your people and attachment to the section, I
should like to see every man in it for secession.—
Dougherty being the birth-place of three of my
children, I am interested in her solution of this mo-
mentious question: also, am I in the decision of
Georgia—for next to Carolina my fealty is due her. I
having resided there and haring had children born
there, endears the Empire State of the South to me
in no ordinary utauner.
I regret to see sonic of your politicians speak of
an additional plank to the Georgia Platform. Too
late, tny friends—the platform was good and sound
enough—only needed using. When California was
| admitted and when the platform was new, would
have been a good time for using it—while some
others are for discriminating by Legislative enact
ments, &c. Too late, again—tho time is past, and
so should all such projects be—the latter plan was
good some years since, but now is worse than useless.
The issne is upon its—the crisis has come, and must
be met with resolution, face to face is the way to
meet danger, not by discriminating laws or empty
bravadoes, but by boldly throwing our banner to
tho breeze, with the words, God and our rights, in
scribed upon it. Set up for ourselves a Government
suited to our case—let the doctrine be acted on.—
The South alone should govern the South, and Afri-
slavcry be controlled only by the South. If
such be the action of the Southern States, a great
and glorious future awaits them-—if not, they will
urely by degrees dwindle into imbecility and dis- ,
jrncc, a reproach to themselves and the by-word
and ridicule of others.
told to await an overt act. I am sick of
the word. Harper’s Ferry and the burning iu Tex
as, together with the host of slaves stolen from us,
is overt act enough for me. The causes arc ample
and the occasion is offered—the gauntlet thrown
down. Arc you willing to be ruled by Lincoln and
his free negro Vice, Hamlin, or not. But we are
immediate danger, as the Senate and
IION'S. Tl ARRIS & ELV.
It should be gratifying to the citizens and con
stituents of our Senator and Representative, to learn
that throughout the present session they have in
variably on all questions of a general character,
taken, in an cmineut degree, proud and prominent
positions. Both arc regarded as business men, and
have gained an influence which they merit by their
untiring energy, their devotion to the business be
fore them and their faithful discharge of all the
duties required by their constituents.
Senator Harris, by his long experience In Legis
lative affairs, has made himself useful by his coun
sel with the younger members, who often seek his
advice. He seldom speaks, which is generally con
sidered wise policy by old and experienced members,
but when lie feels it his duty to address the Senate,
his argument is usually forcible and to the point.
Col. Ely is a young but active member, and de
votes his business hours iu attention to his duties.
In his leisure hours he may be found enjoying himself
in the society of the many belts that honor the Cspilol
with their presence. In debate lie is argumentativ
and comprehensive, doing justice to the subject aud
gaining credit for himself. He is laying tli
m for future honors. The citizens of Dougher
ty should feel proud of their Senator and Rcpres>
tativc.
d intercourse with Europe by steam communica
tion. I recommend sach appropriation and the en
actment of such laws as may be necessary to-secure
advantages which it is believed are now offered
to the people of this and the other Southern States.
JOSEPH E. BROWN.
Mr. Harris, of Glynn, from the special Committee
to whom was referred the Special Message of his
Excellency, the Governor, in relation to direct trade
with Europe, presented the following report, to-wit.:
“The Committee to whom the Special Message of
his Excellency, the Governor, in relation to the es
tablishment of a weekly line of ocean steamers from
the port of Savannah to some commercial port in
Europe has been referred, have been profoundly
impressed with the importance of the measure sug
gested by him, make tho following report:
Commercial independence Is political rreedom.—
The policy indicated in the Message of his Excel
lency, is, in the judgment of your Committee, cmi-
uently wise and statesmanlike. Upon it must de
pend the future relation of the State of Georgia and
of the South, whether the Union continues or ends,
to the nations of the earth.
It is indeed time that a people who inhabit aland
abounding in those great productions that form the
I basis of the commerce of the world, should be arous
ed to their dependent condition upon the cities of
the North, and when thus aroused, to employ all the
great elements of wealth and strength with which
God 1ms blessed them, to burst the bonds of com
mercial servitude, and blot out the record of the
same.
We. your Committee, therefore present the follow
ing resolutions, and earnestly recommend tlieir
J. L. HARRIS, Chairman.
S. S. FANNIN,
S. J. SMITH.
Resolved by the General Assembly of Gcorgh
That his Excellency, the Governor, be and he
\ereby authorized and empowered to enter into tn
gotiations and contract with responsible parties for
the establishment of a weekly lin^ of ocean steam
ers between the port of Savannah and some 'Euro
pean ports; that for this purpose he may enter into
a guaranty on the part of this State, for a specified
profit on tlie amount of capital invested, provided
the same shall not bind tho State for a sum cxcee'
ing the sum of one hundred thousand dollars p
annum.
Resolved further. That to carry out the above
resolutions, the Governor may appoint a Commis
sioner to visit Europe for the purpose of entering
upon such negotiations.
The above resolutions were passed in the House
by a unanimous vote.
Letter from Wm. B. Smith.-Eaq. «r~»
Albany, Ga., Dec; 16th, I860.
Gentlemen :—The communication, that a large and
intelligent convention of Uiy fellow-citizens has nomi
nated me to represent in part Dougherty county in
the State Convention soon to assemble, awakens
feelings of tho deepest gratitude, and touches every
chord that binds a grateful heart to a generous com
munity.
I fully appreciate tho honor intended me, and am
sensible of the important trust sought to be placed
in my hands; hut, after mature deliberation, my
conviction is, that duty to the public, as well ns
justice to myself, demands a place in the ranks
rather than a leadership in the coming conflict.
gloomy state of things has never before
encompassed us—greater dangers have never before
exhibited their dark forms in the threatening future.
RARR FED. ‘
On Sabbath evening the 15th instant, by the Ret,
S. G. Daniel, Col. JAMES LARAMORE of Lee Co.*
and Mrs. MARY E. RUTLAND of thia city.
On Thursday, 13th instant, at 2 o’clock, P. M.< by
Rev, James M. Chiles, Mr. WM. A. TYUS and Miss
MARY E. COLLINS—all of Mitel;-,11 county.
EOT JOHN KITCHEN in a candidate for
re-election to the office of Tax Receiver of Dougher
ty county, at the election in Jammy next
December 20, 1860. •’***'' 38-te.
If there ever was a time, wlieu statesmen should be
at the helm, that time is now. In the hour of dan-
adversity, wc naturally look to age and ex
perience to guide and direct us. Passing and com
ing event9 admonish us to place in the councils of
beloved State our old men an<
The voice of experience, of age, of reason and of
undoubted patriotism should be heard from our State
Convention. The bloody hand and stormy lips of
passion should be stayed. The sovereign will of
Georgia should be expressed in a calm and dignified
manner, and as Georgia wills let us all unite to c
cute.
The day for crimination and re-criu\ination
passed. Bad men of all parties will seek such oc
sions to render themselves prominent. Let them
hector. Let there be no strife! The wretch who
divides us now by the use of opprobrious language,
deserves to be the first victim to the storm and fury
he has raised. Let reason assume the reins, and
peace, security and happiness must follow. Let
reason rule the hour and justice will make its
pression on succeeding ages.
1 give it as my deliberate opinion, that Georgia
should not secede from the American Union until
she has, in a proper manner, asked her sister slave
holding States to co-operate with her. I believe
each State possesses the right of secession, and that
II,c Federal Governm^t l,as no constitutional right j ' w ho7pprMm,«7he”ai
( Justice of the Peace for the 945th District,
a candidate for Tax Collector of Dougherty coun
ty, at the election in January next. [/ nov.29.
Jesse Floyd announces
himself a Candidate for re-election to the office of
Tax Collector for the year 1861.
November loth, 1860.
INSURANCE.
rpo THE
AETNA INSURANCE COMPANY,
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.
Voluntary Tribute to Valuable Insurance.
GEORGIA ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND.
We have before us the annual report of the Board
of Trustees of the above charitable institution loca
ted at Macon, Ga. This institution is now in a pros
perous condition, and the report of the Trustees
highly satisfactory. From the reports it appears
that there has i>een im merc«m! or fourteen pupils
for the past year. Out of the whole number of pu
pils for the current year, one has died—two have
fulfilled their terms and been honorably discharged,
and four have withdrawn, making the present num
ber 26. This benevolent institution which receives
the fostering care of the State, is now on a firm cs
tablislied basis. Every department is conducted ii
the best manner possible, while the Faculty giv
every attention and care to the education and train
ing of the pupils. It is an interesting scene to wit
ness the exercises of those young pupils whom God
in His mysterious providence has thought proper to
afflict. The Faculty deserve great praise, for the
|careful manner in which they conduct the institu-
Mr. Speaker: The lateness of Che hour, and the
labors of this day, admonish me to be brief.
I shall trespass but a moment upon the attention
of this House.
It is needless to multiply words. The importance
of this measure arrests the attention of every mem
ber.
The policy recommended by the Governor is em
inently wise and patriotic. It meets my cordial
approval.
t'oiiuncrcial independence is indeed political pow-
^ subjugate a State thus acting. The first gun tired
'orrotuU Federal troops at Southern bosoms will electrify
' ‘ the entire South, and unite us all in the defence of
Southern homes.
I therefore yield the high position assigned me,
to an older and more experienced head. Our rights
will be guarded nnd the honor of our State will be
safe in the hands of the Hon. Lott Warren. 1 shall
take my position with the youth of my native State
—with them to execute the sovereign will of Geor
gia, or fill a soldier’s grave.
Respectfully, WM. E. SMITH.
To Messrs. Uouert Lcnday, and others, Com.
It is the error of the South, thai she has disre
garded the teachings of experience too long. Let
us now amid the falling fragments of our govern
ment, learn wisdom, and act nt once.
Our commercial dependence upon the North, de
grades nnd dishonors us.
Wc have become an object of contempt to our en
emies. Let us no longer wear the mantle of shame.
Is there a member on this floor who will do it? Not
Then let us sustain the arm of our Governor a*
it proudly points to Southern independence. W«
risk nothing. Georgia is only called upon to guar
anty five per cent, iucome upon an investment of
$2,000,000, and the whistle of five ocean steamers
upon their weekly trips across the Atlantic, will be
heard in tho waters of our own Savannah.
A golden prize is within our reach. Oh pain
not, but grasp it now, and the memory of this Gei
oral Assembly will go down to future ages loved and
j honored.
VETO. In cither event, whother in the Union or out, it is
U , < -jopn I a measure of vital importance.
' Our interest and our honor alike demand direct
The bill which passed both Houses by a two-third ! trade,
vote for the pardon of Wm. A. Choice, and providing i Our present commercial dependence upon the
that he be placed in the Lunatic Asylum, was vetoed ! North has wrought the evils that afflict us to-day.
by the Governor to-day. Tbs veto will be overruled I « itb trarware-hou.es filled U> oversowing with
J * cotton, the great basis of our commerciel and polit-
by both Houses. ical power, wc arc to-day involved in a commondis-
■ ! tress with oirr Northern oppressors.
DIRECT TRADE—MESSAGE FROM THE GO! - j And yet while they tremble under the reeling fn-
ERNOU—RESOLUTIONS—SPEECH OF HON. I brie of this great government, our eyes are hopeful-
JOHN L HARRIS i ^ turned to the rising pillars of a temple of liberty
A . ,, i that will know no decay, will know no fall.
Tl.e question ot direct trade between the Southern ; , , mvc Mid j, , mens,ire of great importance
States and tlic European markets, lias been mooted to us, in the Union or out of it. 1 repeat it
by the people for several years past, but nothing of remain in the Union, the disbursement of money
a definite eltnraeler ... done to effect or carry out f 0 !", the Notionnl Treasury in tho Stole of Georgia,
r , j incident lo direct trade from our Seaports, will nior«
the object. The present Legislature has tnken the ,j lJU1 compensate her for the investment of$100,000.
subject in hand, and made a move in tho right dircc- . J»oes any deny it ?
tion. We reserve our remarks on the subject, but! Vet this is but a contingent appropriation. In
refer our readers to the following sensible message, 1moDt * not
of Gov. Brown, together with tlic reported resolu
tions of the special committee appointed to investi
gate the subject, and the very able, eloquent nnd
[communicated.]
Mb. Editor :—In answer to a call for a meeting
of citizens who “are determined to adopt means for
redressing the wrongs—securing all the rights and
maintaining the honor of Georgia under the Cons
tution, and in co-opcration with her Southern sis!
States, if possible, or by secession, if that should lie
cessary as a las! resort, several of our citizens mei
the Court House on Saturday last. The lion,
tt Warren was called io me Chair, and Richard
Hobbs, Esq , request*
Hobbs not being present, or within hearing, after
some delay, Mr. Robert Beers was called upon to
act as Secretary, and very reluctantly took his sent.
The objects of the meeting were explained by the
Chairman. The sole object being (if your reporter
understood the explanation) to oppose the action of
the secession meeting held by our citizens on the
11 tli inst. The Chairman gave a very unfair account
of the proceedings of that meeting, and hence the
report I make of the action of the “two or three gath
ered together” on the 15th. He said some of our
citizens were choked off, and not allowed to partici
pate in the deliberations of that body—that the se
cession party of this county were opposed, uncondi
tionally, to co-operation with other Southern States,
and advanced the idea that it was unwilling to con
fer with them upon any terms. This is not a tair
bowing of our position, nnd only shows a wilful and
determined opposition to active measures of resis
tance. Anil 1 here say once for all, that this charge
terly without foundation. We are willing to
confer with any Southern State that agrees with us
that secession is the only remedy—“that delay is
submission and submission i? slavery.” But wc are
not williug to let other States determine what our
rights are, and will confer with neither men or States
who think the election of Lincoln no cause for seces
sion. We are willing to leave this with the intelli
gent voters of Dougherty, and let them decide be
tween us. The meeting was then addressed by Col.
Nelson Tift, who also complained of having been
choked off, (and this announcement created a i
s-n-t-i-o-n.) Said he had been called asubmi:
ist—the fact that he was unwilling to submit I
ighbors, proved him to be no submissionist,
FIRE AT FORT GAINES, GEORGIA.
The undersigned, sufferers by the large I re that
occurred at Fort Gaines, Geo., November 7th, I860,
feel constrained by a sense of duty, to express our
gratification and entire satisfaction with the liber
ality, fairness nnd promptness with which our loa-
ltave been settled and paid by the .ETNA to all
» of reliable Indemnity and
prompt nnd liberal settlement of Losses when they
occur.
Fort Gaines, November 24th, 1860.%
LOSSES PAID US ARK AS FOLLOWS ;
Zacbariah Spinks $ 26 00
Spinks & Mandcvillc 214 67
Cart ledge & McLendon.. 3,000 OO
Alfred l’rescott !,000 00
Abner F. Jones 2,000 00
Charles N. Johnston 2,000 OO
dec.20—4w.
ALBANY LODGE, No. 24
The Officers and Members of the shore Lodge*ro
hereby requested to attend a Regular Meeting at
tlieir Lodge room, on Friday, 21st instant, at 7 o'
clock, P. M.. for the purpose of electing Officers for
’ e ensuing Masonic year
By order of the W. M.
Dec. 20. DAVID MAYER, Scc’y.
J. A. PARK, M. D., ;
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
ALBAN V—G EORGI A.
side of Broad-street, (formerly
f. Park.) Residence, North sido
jy* Office North s
occupied by Dr. J. J.
of town, on Society-street, second door West of Jcf-
ferson-strect, and adjoining Joseph Thorn.
December 20, I860. 38—6m.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
T HAT I am now occupying the WOODSHOP
owned by Mr. Walters, on Jackson street, and
nm prepared with a good slock of MATERIAL, to
do work at short notice. All work done with neat
ness nnd despatch nt reasonable prices.
J&f* The Cash will be required for Repairing.
A liberal share of patronage solicited.
F. M. IIOLF.MAN.
Albany, Dec. 20, 1860. 38—
ALBANY GUARDS!
i dollar of it will ever be de-
ible argument of the Hon. John L. Harris, rep-
senlativc from Glynn. None should fail to rend the
told there ... ,
House tire both mgninat Lincoln. Granted, but Iioit documents nlludcd to. We hcnrtily npprora nnd
long will it last? Just two years—until the next
election, and no lougcr; when by the aid of Seward
—the man of the party—our rights will surely nnd
according to law too, be taken from us, nnd we exist
only by their sufferance—or if this be too slow a
process, the aid of Gov. Johnson’s friend and late
ally—Douglas—will be invoked, if wc dare grumble.
But recrimination is not the order of the day—’tis
action, immediate and prompt notion. Choose ye
tv between the two certainties—present disgrace
rl future ruin, or a safe and glorious Confederacy
of slave States. J. C. B.
The advantage of direct trade from nnd to our
shores, will manifest itself in the increase of capital
and population in our seaport cities. The demand
forlnhor will greatly increase, and the products of
planters and farmers find a firm and steady mar
ket.
Had tills been the policy of the South twenty
ngo, this Union would have rested upon a
Dr. John G. Slappey.
Below will be found a letter from that sterling old
Southern Rights man of Baker county, Dr. John G.
Slappey. Read it. Those who know him can well
appreciate it;
AN ORIGINAL IDEA.*
Mr. E-.Jor:—I have thought and thought again,
that I would write something to some one on the
impending crisis. But my oracle is now no more,
(the immortal Gov. Troup) and now I have no one
to correspond with.
At present I have nothing more to say or write
than this—Some nights ago, my old lady, who reads
every thing from the Bible and Testament up to the
times, surprised me by asking “what the South
would do if the Abolition States wore to secede."—
Why, yes, said I, let them secede and go to h—11
and be d—d, and joy go with them.
JOHN G. SLAPPEY.
Camps, Baker Co., Ga.
“ Hope's Fled and Freedom's Lost."
We have been requested to state for the informa
tion of oar city readers, that the young gentlemen
who compose the above ticket, which will be found
in another eolumn, are candidates for election
reality. We can but say they are well known to <
citir-ens as clever nice young gentlemen. We be
tters the ticket together is a fast one—will make a
fast run—and, (if elected,) will make a fast, very
fast, Council.
endorse every sentiment contained in them, ...... t „ ^ .
it is a question of vital importance to every reader, j t* 11 tidal ion solid as a rock.
1 . . r .. , _ , . 1 But should we gv out of l
and to the great interests which affect the future
prosperity of the South.- We trust that no sne will
fail to read and give the subject that attention which
its importance demands.
Executive Department, ■ 1
Millcdgcvillc, Oa., Dec. 8th, 1860. /
To the General Assembly:—The present aspect of
our political affairs makes it the duty of the legis
lative authority of tho State to provide in every
way possible for 'direct and speedy communication
with Europe.
In the event of a dissolution of the Federal Union,
the mail facilities of Georgia and other Southern
States would bo cut off for a time, nnd oar Cotton
and other productions must be carried upon the
ships of our enemies, through Northern cities where
we must continue to pay warfage, drayage, storage,
commissions and others expenses, to have them for
warded to Europe. While all of our exchanges and
monetary associations with Europe must be conduct
ed by, and pass through the hands of our enemies.
This would be a state of dependence, to say noth
ing of the immense expense attending it, with
But should we g i out of the Union, and still de
pend on Northern cities for exchange, our ports and
exports, who shall write the history of our shame'
Without direct trade secession is madness, and
a proud Southern Confederacy a dream.
Should we occupy the same humiliating depend
ence on the North, our position will be at once dis
honoring to us and a triumph to our enemies. Our
last condition will be worse than the.first.
at least, in theory, co-equal sover
eign States, and under the same National Flag.—
Then we should bo indeed a contemptible province,
free in name, but slave in fact. The policy of di-
ect trade recommended by the Governor, meets the
;risis. He has deserved well, not only of Georgia,
but of the whole South. It is a great measure of a
great deliverance.
The policy leads to greatness, honor and safety.
attending it, with which no Georgian should be sat
isfied, I deem it the duty of the Legislature, there
fore, to make prompt provisions for a line of ocean
steamers, to run weekly between Savannah and
some important commercial port in Europe. I am
informed by Mr. C. G. Baylor, who addressed the
members of tho General Assembly on last evening,
that a wealthy Company in Europe now has in its
possession five elegant ocean steamers, which, to
gether with the necessary ont-fit, &c., are worth two
millions of dollars. The Company is willing to put
these steamers immediately to sea, and run a week
ly line between Savannah and one of the most im
portant commercial cities in Europe, touching at one
or two other important European ports; if it can
receive a guaranty that the capital invested will pay
five per cent, upon the amount of the investment,
rating the steamers at a fair valuation.
I therefore recommend the people of a joint reao-
attitude that well becomes this noble old
State. While others are wild with excitement, not
knowing what a day may bring forth, she stands
calm and serene. She turns her ship to meet the
storm. She commands the homage of friend and
foe. One word more, and I am done. It is estima
ted that Georgia pays an annual tribute to the North
of perhaps $10,000,000. It is a princely income.
It is sufficient to maintain and keep up a Southern
Confederacy. Few realize this enormous drain up
on our resources. The night of bondage is passing
away.' Tho daiwn is almost here. Strike for com
mercial independence, Representatives of Georgia,
and strike now.
spoke of the prosperous condition of the country—
the peaceful condition of the country—the blood of
our fathers—the stars nnd stripes, and wound up
without proposing any “determined and effectual
weans of redressing our wrongs, t>.n«i securing all
ir rights.” I suppose, however, tho Col's, position
is'understood, ns it is known that he favors Retal-
’ory Measures. His appeal fell upon his audience
like a shower bath. In conclusion lie moved the ap
pointment of « committee to report businessfor the
meeting, which was agreed to, and the Chair ap
pointed a committee of live, who retired with great
solemnity, and with slow and measured steps. Du
ring the absence of the eemmittec, the Hon. Peter
J. btrozer was called for by the nine remaining mem
bers of the meeting, and he addressed the audience
in a speech that baffles the penetration of /bur re
porter. Said he was choked dff too. Alsoandlike-
wise the accession party hsd tied the’hands oT^t
nominees, and for his part- lie hod bif own plan, and
would give it. But here he launched') out <
wide ocean of politics—called on a gentlemen who
was only a spectator, to answer sows ' questions
touching the history of political parties, and who
would have donefto, bat whs choked down by the de
cision ot the Chair. At this interesting stage of the
proceedings, the committee made its appearance,
nnd reported the names of Dr. S. L. Barboor, and
Wm. E. Smith, as suitable men to represent the peo
ple of this county in the State Convention. They
were then declared to be fbe candidates of this Con
vention unanimously! Col. Strozer then resumed
his speech, and proceeded to tie not tho hands only,
but the feet also of the nominees, and binding them
to carry out the wishes of the meeting, and this,
too, without any expression of what the views of the
meeting were, or without inquiring into the peculiar
or particular notions of either of tho nominees.—
After the congratulations of the Chairman on the
wise nnd happy selection of the committee, a second
committee was appointed to inform tho gentlemen of
their nomination, and request their acceptance.—
One of them was present, and the other “hard by.”
The meeting then adjourned. Tho object of this
notice is to show what determination exists on the
part of a few men to resist the will of & majority,
and hoW'hard it is for men to smother their political
animosities. HeVe aro two men nominated by a
meeting of fifteen citizens, without knowing tho ps-
Yor are hereby commanded to appear, ia
fatigue dress, on Saturday next, at 8 o'clock,
P. M., with 16 rounds of Ball Cartridge, for
lie ! drill and inspects
By order of Capt. Rust.
SAM'L D. IRVIN, 0. S.
Albany, Dec. 20, 1860. lw
THRONATESKA ARTILLERY. ^
Y OU will appear at the Armory of the WtI
“Albany Guards” at 11 o’clock on Sat- ' uj
unlay morning next, to elect Non-Commis-
sioned Officers, and - attend to other business of the
Compapy. By order of Capt. Walker.
Albany, December 20, 1860.
adhimstrathixsaLe. "
GEORGIA, Mitchell County.
B Y virtuo of an order from the Court of Ordinary
of said county, will bo sold on the first Tuesday
in February next, between the legal hours of sale,
at tho Court House door in the town of Newton,
Baker county, Ga., the following property, to-wit:
One lot of land number two hundred and twenty,
(220) in tho seventh (7th) district, of Baker county;
also, one acre off of lot number two hundred and
fifteen (215) in the town of Milford, Baker county,
nnd one acre off of lot number —, known as the
Simms lot, in the town of Milford, Baker county.—-
Sold as the property of Watts B. Mason, deceased,
for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said W.
B. Mason, late deceased. Terms made known on
tlic day of sale. FRANCES F. M ASON,
dec. 20, 1860. Administratrix.
[communicated.]
“Retaliatory Law«."
In yonr paper of the 6th, you quoted a letter of
Gov. Troup, condemning “«neonstitutionaT’ retalia
tory laws. I agree with him, and at the same time
I believe that the retaliatory bill which is now be
fore the Legislature, which has been recommended
by the Governor, has passed the Honse of Repre
sentatives and whioh in free from Constitutional objec
tions, is one of the best means which coaid be adop-
litical views of either of the men, or even calliag on
them to express themselves. Some who voted in the
meeting, declined supporting the nomination imme
diately after the adjournment, it being made known
that one of the gentlemen favors coercion by tho
government of any State that may secede. The
other declines the nomination. We hope this _ will
show the people of our county the folly of division
at such a time as the present, and rally them to the
support of those men who are determined that their
rights shall be maintained.
DOUGHERTY.
HIRING.
ON SATURDAY. December 29th, l wili hire
oat, at the “(leo-ce Place,” adjoining Mr. ,
McKinne’s Plantation. 8 or 10 Fellowe^j
3 or 4 Boy. 15 yearn of ago. and 8 o
Women, all tine cotton hanaa. , .
‘ until day of hirmj
CHAS. WHITEHEAD.
NOTICE.
TO ALL CONCERNED.
■\VTE inform our customers that from this date
YY we shall sell Goods
FOE CASH ONLY.
Wear, compelled to'adopt thla course, heeanse
we cannot buy Goods without
ounolTU. MERCER A diGUAPFENRIED- •
Albany, Don. 6,1860.
*7-Sw
PISTOLS.
TUST RECEIVED, a lot of CO^SBEPEATORS
J and ADANS* Self-Cooking REFEATORS for
eale^tho Albany Book Store. ^ WELCH-