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OVERNOR’S MESSAGE.
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>sc of Rejiresentatives;
Tbe financial operations of tin State < io-
Ternmcotfor the financial year ending 20th
October, 1800, are shown by the foflowing
-statement:
UECB1PTS.
Balance of cash in Treasury 20th Oct. 1849,$288,768.00
Received from geueral tax of 1849 877,623.38
<• “ “ - 1760... 1,200.00
«« “ tax on Bank stock 33,185.29
<• « tax on Railroads- 11,217.77
Imuranoo Companies 1,578.68
Received from tax on Lotteries 4.000.00
•• “ •' foreign Bank Agencies, 1,830.44
Received from tax on Express Agencies-... 1,830.44
Net incomes paid into the Slate Treasury
from Western and Atlantic R. R 450,000.00
Paid into Treasury Ly the Bank of Savan
nah, for uae of the aeaool fund and other
deposits, per contrast nnder Act of 1858, 5,945.20
Received for stock in tlio Milledgcviilc and
Gordon R. R. Co. sold midcr Act of 1859.. 20,212.50
Received from salo of State houds to pay for
uok in the Atlantic and Unlf R. R. Co... 201,250.00
2.7.403.64
3,636.00
o now
slue t<
jNitn
slit ntions.
Not withstanding till this, they
Georgia pstro^jago; bocaute it is
they can furnish educational ad
superior to those afforded
sill
•fftlttm- . _
1 18iH, of PcniauUary
Received from other miscellaneous sources..
Total of Receipts- $1,453,930.78
niSBl'RSKMENTS.
aid on Civil Establishment Contihg’t Fund 181,081.93
to the Ordinaries of this Stato for
school purposes- 149,535.00
for the purchase aud distribution of
arms and otbe. military equipage... 42,801.73
members and officers of tho Legislature
of 1859 115,848.96
to redemption of public debt
32.5C0.00
to redemption of public debt
not due 117,000.00
interest on public debt 204,732.10
to Atlantic and Gulf RRCo.
in cutk, in lieu of State
bonds, in payment of
State’s subscription for
atock- 50.000.00
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Georgia Col
leges. This might not now have been tlie
case had the money sent oat of Georgia by
parents and guardians, for education, been
expended at our own University. Is it
not time we had leaaned wisdom by expe-
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under th
of tb
issued aim tiled in the offi
tary ui'State. S^uu.tiuitj of
which sum includes, in round muni
the amount paid iu*cash on subscript
for stock in the A. & G. R. Road, and the
amount paid to bond holders, not includ
ing interest during the year. These bonds
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ricncc ? \Ve claim that oars is the Empire hear date the first day of November, 1860,
Total paid for public uebt $464,282.10
F*id to Luuatle Asylum 29.170.62
to Academy for tho Blind 20,060.60
to tho Institution for education of Leaf
aud Dumb 8,000.00
to the Georgia Military Institute- 6,550.00
by sale of State bonds for stock in A.
A- G. R. R. Co- 200,000.00
on other special appropriations by the
Legislature- 121,798.90
Total Disbui laments- ,$1,179,116.24
Excess of llocoipts over Disbursements, now
in tho Treasury, in cash $274,820.51
Of this sum $241,727.00 will he required to
pay appropriations made at the session of
1859, notyot drawn, leaving u net bal
ance, after all appropriations are paid off, 33,692.61
Ollier asset™ belonging to tho State, not in
cluding tho W. A A. R. R. Public Build
ings, Ac- to wi*:
Stock in Atlantic A GulfR. R.
Compauv ....$500,000.00
Bank stock 290,900.00
Railroad bonds purchased of
Penitentiary- 14.625.00
Csutral Bank assets—solvent... 1,500.09
Total of above assets. $807,025.00
Total of easb and other assets 840,117.64
Tho whole Public Debt of the State, not in
cluding her obligation to increase the sub
scription for stock In the Atlantic A Gulf
Railroad Company, is- 2,670,750.00
The value of her public property, including
the Western A Atlantic Railroad, is sup
posed to he 8,000,000.00
From the foregoing statement it will be
seen, thnt thirty-two thousand five hun
dred and sixty dollars only of the public
debt fell due tho past year, which has been
paid; and that $117,000 of the bonds not
due, have beon redeemed ; and $204,732 of
interest on the public debt has been paid.
Had the bonds been in the market, at par,
the condition of tho Treasury would have
enabled me to increase this last amount;
but more of them could not be purchased,
alter public notice given in the newspapers,
by the Treasurer, at my suggestion, that
the bonds of the State, without regard to
the time when due, would bo redeemed at
pur, oil presentation to the Treasury, or at
i he Bank of Savannah, or the Georgia Rail
road and Banking Co., at Augusta. As I
knew of no statute authorizing me to pur
chase the bonds of the State at a premium,
and ns there was a very considerable sur
plus in the Treasury, I thought it best to
refuse to issue other State bonds in pay
ment of the State’s subscription to the A.
& G. R. Road, and to pay the installments,
in cash, till the balance in the Treasury
should be exhausted. I accordingly order
ed the last installment of $50,000, of the
first subscription of $500,000, to be paid
in cash; which, added to tho sums paid to
interest on the public debt, and to the re
demption of Stiito bonds, Ac., makes tho
sum of 404,292 10 paid on account of tho
public debt, d tiring the pnstyear; and leaves
in the Treasury, incash, a balance of $274,-
K-iu 54; of which, $241,727 90 will be re
paired to pay undrawn appropriations of
1859; leaving a net balance of $33,092 64.
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA.
The far-seeing wisdom of those who form
ed onr Stato Constitution, not only grasp
ed, but fully comprehended the importance
of promoting tho Arts and Sciences, when
they inserted in that instrument, the fol
lowing clause:
“ The Arts and Sciences shall be promot
ed in one or more Seminaries of learning;
and the legislature shall, ns soon as may
he. give such further donations and privi
leges to those already established, (tho
State University was then established; as
may bo necessary to sef-nre the objects of
their institution.”
This is still a portion of the constitution,
which I, and each of you, have sworn to
“observe, conform to, support, and defend.”
Have the spirit and intention of this pro
vision of the constitution, been carried Into
effect by tho legislature, in the meagre en
dowment which the State University has
received from the State ? Have the objects
for which tho University was instituted,
been secured t If not, :s the State notnbnn-
dantly able to carry the spirit and inten
tion of the constitution into effect, without
embarrassment to her government, or bur
den to her people ? If so, can we, consist
ently with other oaths we have takon, re
fuse to make tho necessary appropriation ?
These arc questions well worthy the serious
considerations of each and every one of us.
But, aside from any obligation which the
constitution imposes upon us, can wo doubt
the wisdom and sonnd statesmanship of
such a course? 1 cannot think that it is
soaud policy for Georgia to refuse to en
dow her University, while her people send
out of the State, in a few years, for the ed
ucation of their children, a sum of money
more than sufficient to make the endow
ment which would be necessary to draw
large numbers of the youths of our State
to our University, to be educated. This
would cause "Georgia to receive the mono,
of other States, for the education of thei
children, instead of paying her money to
other States for the education of her awn.
That State is always the most wealthy,
powerful and respected, in which know
ledge is most generally diffused, and learn
ing, in all its branches, most liberally en
couraged. We cannot doubt that England
is indebted, iu a very great degree, to her
Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and
*o the influences which have goneoutfrom
hem, for her ability to dictate laws to a
large portion of tho world, and to draw
wealth from every quarter of the globe.—
Nor can we deny that Massachusetts, by
her liberal course towards her Cambridge,
and Connecticut, by her liberality to Yale
College, have greatly enlarged their wealth
at homo and increased their influence
abroad; and have been able, through tho
instrumentality of their Universities, to in
stil .into the youthful minds of all the other
States of the Union, many of their own
peculiar notions of religion and govern
ment: while they have drawn mi
other States, for the ednea-
lildrcn: Georgia has con-
Northern Col-
State of the Sooth. Why then should' we
refuse to endow and build up our Univer
sity where the sons of the South may en-'
joy educational advantages equal, if not
superior, to those offered by New England
Colleges; where authors may be reared,
and literature and school books produced,
which will enlighten and elevate the minds
of our youths, without subjecting them to
abolition taint or New England fanaticism ?
After mature deliberation upon this ques
tion, I feel it my duty to recommend’ the
appropriation of five hundred thousand dol
lars, to be paid in five annual installments,
of one hundred thousand dollars each, for
the endowment of our State University.—
This sum, added to the present endowment,
would be sufficient to construct the build
ings, purchase tho library and apparatus,
and endow the Professorships, necessary
to make it, in a few years, a first class Uni
versity ; and would furtherenabletho Trus
tees to pay such salaries as would command
the services of the most distinguished Pro
fessors iu the country. This would at once
give the University a commanding position
in the Southern States, and relieve us from
the necessity of further patronizing Nor
thern Colleges. I think the heart of every
Georgian should swell with pride at the
contemplation. And I do not doubt, when
the question shall ho fully discussed before
our people, that they will be found to be
in advance of most of onr politicians, upon
this subject. He who does right will sel
dom have cause to fear the popular ver
dict.
The aggregate taxable property of this
State, is supposed to be, this year, about
$700,009,000. Tho seventieth part of owe
per cent, upon this sum, will raise, annual
ly, the $100,000. This will be a fraction
less than one. cent and a half per annum,
on each one hundred dollars’ worth of tax
able property, or a fraction over seven cents
on each one hundred dollars of taxable pro
perty, to be paid in five annual installments.
What Georgian is so destitute of State
pridfe, apart from every consideration of
patriotism and sense of duty, that he would
refuse to pay this small sum to se6 our
State University fully endowed, for all time
to come, and put in a position of equality
With any University in the Union? 1 think
I know tho great masses of tho farmers
and mechanics of our State, who are its
very bone and sinew, and upon whom eve
ry other class of citizens is dependent for
its support, well enough, to say for them,
in advance, that many of our public men
underrate their intelligence and liberality
and that not one in every twenty of them,
who pays tax on one thousand dollars’
worth of property, would hesitate a mo
ment to contribute a dime and a half a year,
for five years, for the purpose of building
up a University which would place Geor
gia ill the very front rank of all her South-
era sisters, where the young men of the
South who, in future, are to conduct its go
vernment, direct its energies and defend
its honor, may bo educated, without assist
ing by their patronage, to build up, else
where, institutions at war with our dearest
rights.
But it is not indispensably necessary that
even the small additional tax above men
tioned should be collected from the people,
for this purpose. Each annual payment
might be made out of the incomes of the
Western & Atlantic Railroad, and the tax
at present paid by the people of this State,
be reduced within the five years; and we
would still have- money enough to meet
promptly, in times of peace ami prosperity,
all the necessary expenses of the govern
ment.
In return for this appropriation, the
University should be required to educate
and maintain, from year to year, such num
ber of poor young inen as the Legislature,
which makes the appropriation, may di
rect. I would suggest that the number be
one from each county in the State; to bo
selected in such manner as the Legislature
may prescribe. The young men selected
as beneficiaries, should be such only as have
not the means to educate themselves, and
whose parents are unable to defray the ex
poses of a collegiate education for them.
!ach should be required, when he enters
the University, as a consideration for the
instraetion he is about to receive from the
State, to sign a pledge of honor, that ho
will, if not providentially prevented, teaflh
school, in Georgia, as many years next af
ter he leaves the University as he was in
structed in the University, or refund to
the State the money expended in hie edu
cation with lawful interest.
The benefits of a collegiate education
shonld not be confined to the sons of the
wealthy; but the State should provide, as
far as possible, for the education of moral
yonng men who are talented and promis
ing; who, by reason of their poverty, are
unable to educate themselves. From this
class would rise up many of our most dis
tinguished and useful citizens. Many of
the brightest and most intelligent boys iu
Georgia, arc found among the poorest and
humblest of her citizens. Inured to labor
from their infancy, when tho portals of
the College are thrown open to them, they
are not unfrequcntly found to outstrip the
more favored students; and afterwards,
when they come to enter the arena of ac
tive life, they are usually more energetic
and more likely to become distinguished
and useful, than those whom necessity has
never taught the value of personal exer
tion. Many of these yonng men would
make teaching a profession for life; which
few of the sons of tho wealthy after gradu
ating are willing to do.
It is generally admitted by the most in
telligent and best informed, that the estab
lishment of a State University, of a high
character, would work no detriment to the
denominational, or other colleges of tho
State. The grad nates of our other colleges,
desirous of pursuing their studies beyond
the college course, and of fittingthcmsclves,
by still higher attainments in learning, for
the duties of authors, professors, &c., would
transfer themselves to our own University,
without being under the necessity of leav
ing onr own State to secure the necessary
advantages. The building up of the Uni
versity, upon the plan proposed, would
nlsj do much to advance our common
school project; as it would send out, in a
lew years, a largo number of young men
as teachers, truly Southern in sentiment
and well qualified for the .position. This
would supply, in a great measure, what is
now a lamentable deficiency; and would
elevate and giyeuow life and vigor to our
whole educational system.
In connection with the foregoing recom
mendations and suggestion, and in obedi
ence to the requirements of the Act of the
14th of December, 1859, I herewith trans
mit copies of the Annual Reports of the
Board of Trustees, and of the Board of
15 Visitors, of tho University.
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s; many ol the poorest, though ^
■a, | most intellectual boys in Georgia, but j tur
is I would diffuse a knowledge of military
science among the people of every’’ county
in the State; which all must admit, in
these perilous times, is ^desideratum second
in importance to no other.
We should not only arm our people, but
we shonld educate them iu the use of arms,
and are due twenty years after date. The
interest accruing on them, at sixpeP'd^lii* , r ___
is payable annually at the Treasury, and I and the whole science of war. We know sires to be supplied with the best arms that
is to be used solely for educational pnrpo- not how soon we may be driven to tin
ses. I think it our true policy to continue cessity of defending our rights and
to increase the School Fund, and to en- ' "—“ 1 M,i -—“—™ T -*•
courage, by every means in our power, a
general spirit of education among our peo
ple. . .
During the past year, $150,000 have
been distributed from the Treasury among
the counties for educational purposes, less
by tL*o coun-
COMMON SCHOOLS.
The School Act of 185S, makes it the du-
Goverpor, as tho public debt is
nesv bonds for an amount
to the sum paid; which are to be
mm! ■ payable to the Secret ary of St ate, a.-
rustee of the Educational Fund of Geor-
a small balance not drawn
ties entitled to it. Under existing laws, a
like sum of $150,000 may be distributed
this year. I am happy to say that this
fund is euabling thousands of children to
acquire the rudiments of an education;
who, without it, would be entirely desti
tute of the means of doing so.
I again renew the recommendation made
in my last annual message, that the prop
er authorities iu each county, be required
by law, to assess and cause to be collected,
at least twenty-five per cent on the State tax,
to be added to the school fond of the coun
ty; and that, on failure of any county to
make the assessment^ such county i>e de
prived of all participation in the State
fund dor distribution daring the year in
which no county collection'is.made.
I also recommend the enactment of a
law, making it a crime pnnishablo by con
finement and labor in the Penitentiary,
should any Ordinary or Treasurer of the
educational fnnd, in any county, con
vert or disposo of tho school fund, or
any part of it, to his own use; or fail or
refuse, when called on to pay it out
promptly in obedience to the order of the
legal authority in the county for which he
is Treasurer.
I am informed that the Board of Educa
tion in many of tho counties, have provid
ed that tho fund be distributed among the
school districts of the counties in propor
tion to the number of children in bach;
and that, when no school is taught in a
district daring the year, the portion assign
ed to it bo kept for another year. I re
commend the passage of a law requiring the
Ordinary or Treasurer of the fund, in eve
ry such case, to keep such portion of the
fund at interest, till paid out by him upon
the draft of the Board* of Education of his
county; and that, in case any district fails
to have a school, for as long a£ two years
in succession, that tho fund set apart for
that district, be apportioned among the
other districts of tnc county in which
schools have been taught.
NORMAL SCHOOL FOR FEMALES.
I am informed by a highly intelligent
citizen of this State, who has given much
attention to the subject, that a Normal
School for the education of female teach
ers, where one hundred and fifty may be
educated annually, can, after the necessary
buildings are erected, (which will not be
costly) be maintained upon the interest of
$100,000; and that the State, if she will
make that appropriation, can secure an
ample guaranty for the success of tho
school. The school would be organized
upon tlieplau, that the girls educated there,
divide araQng themselves, and do, in their
turn, all the cooking, washing, and other
labor, necessary to be done at the school.
Each would be required to furnish her
own clothes. The actual cost of maintain
ing each in the school, would therefore be,
the prime cost of tho provisions used by
each, together with books, lights and fuel.
At this school, which should be located
in some healthy portion of our State, large
numbers of females, whose parents are un
able to educate them, might be prepared
to teach our primary schools, or indeed, to
teach in any of our schools. While re
ceiving their scholastic education at the
Normal school, these yonng ladies, would
also receive a domestic education, which
would lie of great utility to them in any
losition which they might occupy in after
ife.
I apprehend no argument will be neces
sary to convince tho General Assembly of
the great importance of educating onr fe
male teachers at'home. For the accom
plishment of this object, I recommend the
establishment of a Normal School upon the
plan above proposed.
GEORGIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.
As President of the Board of Visitors of
the Georgia Military Institute, I attended
tho examination of the classes, aud the
commencement in July last; and I feel
confident that each member of the Board,
will concur in the statement, that tho dis
cipline and government of tho Institute,
are greatly improved. The result of the
examinations was alike creditable to the
young gentlemen composing the classes,
and to tho Faculty by whom they were
instructed. Tho present Superintendent
is a gentleman possessed of- high qualifica
tions, long experience and great moral
worth; and will, I have no doubt, in a few
years, place the Institution in a position of
equality with any Military School belong
ing to any State in the Union, if the legis
lature will mako the appropriations, which
are necessary to eomplcto the buildings,
provide comfortable quarters for tho Ca
dets, and seeuro tho salaries of the faculty,
so us to place them in a position of inde
pendence in the government of the Insti
tution.
I recommend the appropriation of twen-
tj'-five thousand dollars, for the construc
tion of tho buildings which arc necessary.
I also recommend the passu go of a law in
creasing the number of Stato Cadets, to
one from each county in tho Suite, and re
quiring each Stato Cadet, when be enters
the Institute,” to sign a written obligation
and pledgs of honor, to refund to the
Treasury of this State, so soon as he is able,
the money expended by tho-State in bis
education, with interest; or to teach school
within the county from which ho is sent,
for as many years next after he leaves the
Institute as he is instructed there. In an
educational point of view, this would be of
incalculable value to the State; as it Would
supply our people with a large number of
highly educated, Southern born touchers;
and would tend to stop the influx ofNorth-
ern teachers, who have too often been abo
lition emissaries in disguise, sowing the
seeds of discontent among our slaves, and
planting outposts of abolitionism anon oar
territory.
Let it not be forgotten by our people,
that the high-priest of the present Black
Republican party oftheNorth,inhisyouth-
ful and more humble days, was fostered as
a Northern teacher, in tho bosom of Geor
gia; and that after she had warmed him
into life, and pat monoj* in his pocket, he
deserted her; and now attempts to sting
her very vitals. He is only the most din-
tingiii.-lied of a clas-. Il is .-li.-eriii lly :u 1-
milted, however, that all n<>rlhern teaeli-
ersare not subject to tho above charge.—
M any of them are among onr most reliable
and valuable citizens. But to avoid the
contamination of tho wicked and design
ing. it is the duty of the State to educate
gnd employ Southern teachers only, and
stop all further importation of such as may,
or may not, be true to Southern interest..
In a military point of view, also, I
ho ne-
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honor, by military Three. Let us encour
age the devoiopmeuteptf tb.e rising military
<geuius of our SeH^aiid guide, by the
lights of military science, ‘the energies of
that patriotic valor which nerves the stout
heart, uud strong arm, of many a young
hero in onr midst, who is j*et unknown to
I would respectfully suggest the passage
of a law prescribing the quality of anus to
bo furnished to each Military Corps, of
each class; as cavalry, infantry, &c., for the
purpose of drill. Each company now de-
the Stato can purchase; and if wo may-
judge of the future by the past, in a few
years many of these arms will be either
lost to the State by the disbanding of Com
panies, or; be reported in very bad condi
tion. It woutd, in my opinion, be better
to furnish a cheaper arm for the purpose
of drill! and to keep an the Arsenal an
abundant supply of the very* best arms that
fame. Three or four of the most gallant can be placed in the hands of companies,
and promising young volunteer corps in
tlio State have beep organized and are now
commanded by young gentlemen educated
at the Military* Institute. It would tie
ratifying to see this number largely in
creased; these commanders reflect great
credit upon; the Institute where they were
educated, and are looked to in future,
should emergencies require it, to lead our
armies in the field, and strike in tho front
rank, for the protection of our rights and
tlio vindication of our honor. Hence, I
earnestly* commend the Georgia Military*
Institute to the care of the Legislature;
and I trust it will not be wanting iu lib
erality to an Institution so important to
tlio future protection and greatness of onr
noble State.
For the preservation of tho buildings of
the Institute, it, became necessary* during
the past year, to recover ore of them, and
to mako substantial repairs" on others.—
These repairs were made under my direc
tion. The sum due the carpenters for the
material and labor, is $1,322 36. I recom
mend that this sum be appropriated at an
early* day.
FOUNDRY.
In this connection, I beg leave again to
call tho attention of the General Assembly*
to the importance of erecting a Fouudryiu
this Stato, for the manufacture of arms and
other munitions of war. At your last sess
ion, an appropriation of $75,900 was made,
for the purchase of arms, to supply the
Military Corps of this State. I found it
necessary* to go into the Northern market
to mako the purchase. It was soon disco-
cred,however,that the United States regu
lation muskets and rifles, could not be had
in the market. Manufacturers were then
applied to, to make‘them for us. This was
refused, on accojunt,pf their engagement
with the United States Government.
Tho best that C0nld bo done, was to go
to the fouiillry ofiMiCEIi Whitney of Con
necticut, and get him to make for us an
arm, which it is frared, is not equal to the
arms in use in tho‘Un ited States service.
Mr. Whitney would not agreo to deliver
the last of the quantity needed, in less than
five months time; and I regret to say*, that
he has violated his promise, and failed to
delivor thearins within the time stipulated
in the contract; and that part of them aro
not yet delivered. The same is true of the
Ames Manufacturing Company of Massa
chusetts, which agreed to supply* us with
accoutrements. Thcconsequenco has been,
much dissatisfaction on tho part of our Mili
tary* Corps, caused by* tho delay*, which it
was not in my power to avoid, l am in
formed that other Southern States have had
the same difficulties to contend with.
The appropriation iu this State is not
sufficient to supply all the Corps, which
have been, and are being formed. I re
commend an additional appropriation suffi
cient to complete the supply*. In my
opinion, Georgia, a^d the other Southern
States, ought no longer to remain in their
present state ofdependence upon the Noth-
ern manufacturer tor the means of defence.
It is believed, and is doubtless true, that
we have as good material in this State for
the manufacture of arms, as can be found
in any part of the world. Why then should
we not make a supply* for ourselves, and
receive the patronage of such other Cotton
States, as have not the same natural ad
vantages, and do not make their own arms?
I herewith lay* before you, the report of
General Ira R. Foster, Captains John W.
Anderson and Peyton H. Colquitt, Com
missioners appointed by me, under the au
thority* of the act of 18th of December,
1858; with an estimate <;f the amount
Which it will cost to establish a first class
foundry, for the manufacture of arms. I
recommend the appropriation of a sum
sufficient Tor that ptiifpose, unless the legis
lature should deem it better policy to au
thorize the Goverhdr to contract with some
private person oT company, to erect a first
class foundry iiu this State, for the manu
facture of arms auti'munitions yf war; and
bind tho State ,jto'give such patronage to
it, for a period of years after its comple
tion, as will secure ifs erection.
Maj. R. S. Ripley’ proposes to erect the
necessary works; ip ouo of the States of
Georgia, Alabama^ or South Carolina; pro
vided each of these States, will bind itself
to receive from tiijS foundry, after it is com
pleted, $50,000 worth of arms, at Govern
ment prices, eacb.year, for five years, with
a less patronago for a longor time. Tho
action ol the last legislature indicated the
will.ofthe General Assembly to establish
such foundry, in Georgia: and as Maj.
Ripley refused to,give assurances that the
foundry would be erected in this State.
I do not feel at liberty to indicate any pre
ference in favor of his proposal.
Lam informed by Hon. Mark A. Cooper
that he can on short notice, organize a com
pany at Etowah, with sufficient capital, to
manufacture arms- of any* quality needed
by tho State, if she will give a liberal guar
anty of future patronage, by* the purchase
of good urina from the company, at rea
sonable prices, lie has tho dams and other
improvements of the water power, already
constructed, at a most eligible location lbr
tho business. With the advantages afford
ed by the improvements already made I
have no doubt that a first-class foundry*
could be Completed at Etowah with .less do
lay than at any other place in the State.
I have paid out of the Contingent fund,
th® expenses of the Commissioners, abovo
named, while engaged in the performance
of the iutios assigned them. 1 recommend
such appropriation as may he reasonable
and just, to :compensate them for their
services. ”
VOLUNTEER CORF
Most of tho :bonds given by the officers
new and in good order, at any moment
when they* may be called into active ser
vice.
STATE ARSENAL.
For the purpose of keeping these arms
safely, and in good condition, I recommend
the erection of a suitable Arsenal, at the
Georgia Militar
public arms be
of military companies in this State, prior
to 1856, for the return of arms and aecou
trements furnished them by tlieStato, seem
to have been lost pr mislaid; and I have
been unable, at any* time since the com
mencement of my term of office, to 6nd
them, after tlio ;qyst diligent search. But
few of the arms, heretofore distributed
have been returned to tho State A menu I
or otm-i", vi.-e aivoiint'.’il lbr; ami. as far as
I know, not a dollar has ijver been recover
cd by tlio Stale for them. In many cases
it is said, the arms have been scattered
over the countrv; and in some instances,
not a few of them have been carried out of
the Slate by persons moving West. To
prevent, if possible, this lo.->s or misappli
cation of tho public arms, I have recently*
: ordered to he kept in the Executive office,
a book in which each company is charged
I with the arms furnished to officers, and
i which are particularly described on record.
t
Fever and Ague, aud all Fevers aro «
evereuce with BRANDRETU’S BILLS, which ^
* a ay he, from
hiJtie, W»
kc9 all poisons, of
u circulation..
Mr. John Y. Haigh
Chester county, Now
was, two years ago, ai
notwithstanding to'
sorely afflict me for
low as saffron, and
cine and physicians
experiment, I cone!
BrandretU’s Unive
stomach, early in tl
to arouse all the lal
aud ague, which,
advice, continued to
months; I became ycl-
skin and bono. Medi-
in despair. As an
single dose of six of
Pills, on an empty
Tho 6rst doso seemed
of my exhausted fume.
' Java, 21
| Tea, 75 «125
6 “ 7 UI
gar, Brown, 10
Institute; and that the
eposited there; and that
the State Cadets of the Institute, under the
direction and control pf the Superinten
dent, be charged specially* with the duty
of guarding, protecting and keeping them
in good order. If tho Arsenal of the State
were full of valuable arms, a sufficient
guard is necessary; and I know of no more
appropriate mode of supplying this neces
sity than that of charging those w*ho aro
receiving a military education from the
State, with tho duty of taking care of her
arms and munitions of war.
ORGANIZATION OF THE MILITIA.
In view of tho perils to which the people
of this Stato may soon ho exposed by those
who ought to be the first to accord full
justice to £hcm, I recommend the passage
of all such laws, as are necessary* to the
ompleto organization of tho Militia of this
State. A more thorough furnishingshould
be provided for, and heavier penalties in
flicted upon those who neglect or refuse to
do military duty*. The organizationgjf new
volunteer corps should be especially* en
couraged by the State. I renew the re
commendation heretofore made to the Le
gislature that a commutation tax sufficient
to raise a military* fund ample for the sup
port ofthc system be collected from thoso
who do not perform military duty.
STATE OEOIiOGXST AND CHEMIST.
I also renew my recommendation of last
y*car, for the appointment of State Geolo
gist and Chemist. Probably few of our
citizens living iu othersectionsoftheState,
have formed a correct estimate of the im
mense value of the mineral region of Geor
gia. It is believed that tho quantity of
iron ore, of tho very host quality, within
her borders, is sufficient to supply* the de
mand of all the Southern States, for that
most important of all metals, for centuries
to come. This ore is chiefly found in a
ery healthy* section of tho State, where
there is abundant waterpower, of the finest
character, upon never-filing streams. The
reat gain-growing section of the State em-
races these iron mines. Provisions may
generally be had cheap.
The coal fields of Georgia and Tennes
see are in close proximity, and a railroad
communication is already established be
tween the two. Lime, charcoal, and eve
ry other material necessary* in the manu
facture of iron, may* be had in great abun
dance near the mines. I think I may
truly* say, that no State in tho Union pos
sesses superior advantages for the manu
facture of iron. If this interest were fully
developed, it would add millions to the
wealth of Georgia, and would tend greatly
to increase her population. It would afford
profitable employment, to a large number
of laboring men, retain large sums of mo
ney in the State, now sent out annually for
the purchase of iron; and would mako the
State much more powerful and independ
ent, in her pressent or any future position
she might be called upon to assume.
To the duty* of making a Geological Sur
vey* of the State, shonld be added that of
making a chemical analysis of the different
qualite8 of soil in tho different sections
of the State; so as to afford tho planters in
each section, necessary information as to
the kinds of productions to the raising of
which each kind of soil is best adapted, and
the kind of manures best suited to each dif
ferent quality of soil, This, it is believed,
would bo of great valuo to the planting in
terest. Certainly no class of our population
hasBtronger claims upon the liberality and
bounty of tho legislature; and none has
been longer neglected. Every appropria
tion necessary to the advancement and en
couragement of agiculture, shonld be
]>romptly and cheerfully made by the legis
lature.
[Concluded next week.]
From the Chronicle A Sentinel,
GEORGIA LEGISLATURE.
Milledgeville, Nov. 7. 1860.
^SENATE.
The Senate met, aud after organizing
adjourned until to-morrow, 10 o’clock,
A. M.
. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House was called to order at 11
o’clock by Hon. David \Y. Lewis, of Han
cock, Speaker pro. tem.
Mr. Clark thou called tho roll, when the
members elect answered to tbeir names.
The following now members appeared
produced their credentials, took the oath
prescribed by tho Constitution of the State
and to support the Constitution of the
United States, aud took thoir seats. The
now members are as follows:
Stafford, of Early*; Barnes of Richmond
llumber, of Troup; Bassent, of Camden
Johnson, of Echols.
On motion of Mr. Dciohy*, of .Clarke,
tlio House proceeded to the election of a
Speaker; the Chair having been made va
cant by* tho death of tho lion. I. T. Irvin
of Wilkes, late Speaker.
The ballots being recived and examined
it appeared that the Hon. Charles J. Will
iarns, of Muscogee, was duly elected.
On motion of Mr. Lumpkin, of Clarke,
a committee of five, consisting of Messrs
Lewis, of Hancock, Smith, of Towns, Fan
nin, of Morgan, Gibson, of Richmond
Lewis, of Greene, were ttppointed to notify
Mr. Williams of Ids election and request
his acceptance of the same.
The Committee, having preformed the
duties assigned them, reported Air. Wil
liams’ acceptance, and on being conducted
to the Chair he returned his acknowledge
meuts for the houor conferred in a very
able and eloquent speech, in which bo al
luded to the present political crisis, aud
feelingly to the death of the late Speake
Mr. Williams then entered upon the duti
ofliisptfice.
Mr Colvard, of Columbia, offered th
1> 1 i.»w i! 114' :
ResolvetL That the Clerk of thg House
be instructed to notify the Senate of the
election of Hon. C. J. Williams, of Musco
gee, as Speaker of the House; of their
organization, and of tLeir r
Ceed to business.
Mr. Lewis, of Greene, offered a resolu
tion that a committee be appointed to re
art suitable action for the House to ta
count of t be d eath of the
Irvin.
House then
10 o’clock.
I feared the worst—their purgative rffect was different
from anything I had ever used or heard of. At length
this offect ceased, and I seemed lighter and breathed
freer. That evening I was indeed sensibly better and
slept soundly all night.. The next day I followed the
same pourse, and continued to take the pills in this way
about three weeks, wbon I found my self entirely cured.
My health has been surprisingly good over since.”
Tuf. Curse of Womaxhood will soon bo removed,
if the head of every family • will avail himself of the
means of relieving tho ladies of his household of the
eterual “ stitch, stitch” that has so long boon necessary
for tho proper clothing of members of tho domestic
circle. Iron fingers- now accomplish more in.a day.
than can be done in a week with a hand needle, and
better done too, than can he done by hand. This is
especially the case with the.sewing done on a Grover A
Baker Machine, which scwb from conunou spools of
thread, without any winding, and makes a seam that is
os durab'e as the fabric itself, while the machine is so
simple that a child can learn to use aud keep it in order.
Senator llammord, of South Carolina certifies, “ I take
pleasure in saying that the Grover A Baker Sewing
Machines have more than eustainod my expectations.”
A reference to tho card of tho manufacturers in another
column should satisfy even an incredulous mind, that
their machines must have very substautial merits, to
win commendations from sources so respectable as
those there presented. It seems very ovident that pur
chasers will be entirely safe in investing iu a Grover A
Baker, if they desire a machine that will be satisfactory
in every particalcr.
loaf, 14
Molasses, ^ gal. 35
S. 0. Syrup, 70
Salt, bushel, 60'
Salt, Liv’l, sk. 175
Steel, Cast, 21
German,2; 15
Blister, 10
Spring,.. 10
Iron,common size
7 fareh wide, 7
Band, 7
ail Rod, 9
10
ter
Brown, 10 “ 12 ffnEfci 18 “ M
clarified, 12J« U -
crushed, 14 ;; 15 , >
Train, ’ “lfc
! White Iicad.kee 9-1
«>«*•,box,8,io 8 ’? *
80 MackerelN*,’!??
‘ 17 3 “ ibblN^* ? ‘«U
„ “ Wd-Noi $ ‘3
Tobacco, ... C,|
i Yarn, per bale
Retail,
Oanaburg,. p Br Ule>
Shirting, uSo,’ 7 ,
“ Retail, *
“lt»
lit
COUNTRY PRODUCE
15 (gt 20 .Lard, ,,
10 “ 15 iTallow, H
l2i “ per bale
7 J. iSS^VbbL 906
80 [Wheath ba.h
no iv.** !1 >-loo “ jg,|
100 a,,;
Butter,
Chickens,
Green Apples, - 60
Dried 75
Pealed Peaches, 150 “200 ! Corn,
Unpeeled, 100 « 125 'Meal,
Cabbage, 10 “ 12 |0ats,
Irish Potatoes, 7s “ 100 iRyc,
Sweet “ 40 “ 50 [Beeswax,
Onions, 75 “ 100 Feathers,
Bacon, Sides, 17 “ 18 Wool,
Hams, 10 “ 17 Rags,
“ Shoulders,14 “ 35; Peas,
LIQUORS^—CORRECTED BV SARSOK * r.,,. " '
AVhiskey, Con>, 75(3)100 Wine, Maiara
Rectified. 40 •< fill M..1 _ ‘ J “l
Stop! Young man as you valuo yonr life, age, the
health of future generations stop! buy no more Balsam
copaiba, or strong astringent injections. The copaiba
debilitates your wiiolo system, causes a general langour
and emaciates tho most robust constitution, the astrin
gent injections ruin yon for life, and unfit you for the
enjoyment of domestic bliss. Take our sdviec, go to
any drug store, and you will find tlio “ Great Indian
Medicine” for Venoroal diseases, “ Cherokee Remedy,”
peasant delicious syrup ; this will cure yon iu less
time than any preparation known to man, not only gives
permanent relief, lmt causes the blood to flow through
every vein! health and happiness to beam forth from
the cheek of pallor again.
Boo Advertisement in another coinmn.
Perry Davis’ Pain Killer is a very rateable
article, and one that it would be well for every house
holder to haro at hand, incase of bruises, scalds, burns,
diarrhea, dysentery, cholera, fever aud ague, and the
host of diseases, external ami internal, which it is adapt
ed to cure or alleviate.—Kuttm Oiecrcer.
PATENT MEDICINES.—For sale at tho IFufcJimoa
Office, a fresh supply of that excellent preparation for
Diarrhcxa, Dvsenterry. Ac.
JOCOBS’ CORDIAL,
Also, BLISS’ DYSPEPTIC RE31EDY and
SANCHEZ’ SPECIFIC.
Also. DENNIS’ HOT BITTERS, ANTI-SPAS
MODIC TINCTURE, SOUTHERN PAIN
KILLER, AC.
Torms, Cash. May 10.
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY.
SIR JAMES CLARKE’S
Celebrated ^ Female Pills.
PROTECTED
BY ItOLAL
LETTERS
PATENT.
This invaluable medicine is unfailing in tlio cure of
all those painful aud dangerous diseases to which the
female constitution is subject. It moderates all excess
aud removes all obstructions, and a speedy cure may he
relied ou.
To Married Ladles
It is peculiarly suited. It will, in a short time, bring on
the monthly period with regularity.
CAUTION.
Th<‘,r. Pilln fthmu'd not be tnL-eii by fewafe* durinq the
FI It ST Tint KB M OFTIIS of Prcywuicy, an they ore
sure to briny ou Jlitcarriaye, but at any other time they
are eafe.
Iu all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affections, Pain
in the Back and Limbs, Heaviucss, Fatigue on slight
exertion. Palpitation of the Heart, Lowness of spriits,
Hysterics, Whites, and all the painful diseases occasion
ed by a disordered system, these Fills will effect a cure
when all other means have failed.
Full directions accompany each package, which should
be carefully preserved.
A bottle containing 50 pills, and encircled with the
Government Stamp of Great Britain, can be sent post
for SI.00 and 0 pontage stamps.
General Agent fer the United States and Canada,
JOB it OSES. Rochester, N. Y.
Van Schaack k Grierson, Charleston, wholesale
Agents for tho Soulb.
Sold in Athens by C. W. A H. R. J. Long, and all
responsible dealers iD medicine, throughout the South
ern States. April 26, I860—ly
To the PobUc.—The undersigned, being well known
as a writer, would offer his services to all those requiring
literary aid. Ho will write Orations, Addresses, Essays,
Presentation Speeches and replies; prepare matter for
the press; write Acrostics, lines for Alliums, Obituaries,
and in fact attend to every species of correspondence.
The utmost secresy maintained. Address,
Muy24 FIS LEY JOHNSON, Baltimore, Md.
Rectified, 40 •* 00
Rye, 60 75
Manongah 100 “150
Scotch, 350 “400
Brandy, Peach, 100 “125
American, 00 “ 75
French, 400 “C0O
Apple, 75 “100
Madeira,'
su rt ’ 250
Shetry.
Gbi, Domestic, 75
Rum .New Eng. 50 «*5
Jamaica, 250
NO MORE GREY HAIR!
NO MORE BALD HEADS!
WHY?
Because Ileinutrcut’e Inimitable lientoratir* is coining
into general use. There is nothing like iL Prico 50c.
and $1.00 per bottle. Sold everywhere. W. E. HA
GAN A CO., Proprietors, Troy, N. Y.
DENNIS* SARSAPARILLA.—Another supply of
this excellent medicine just received and fer sale at the
Watchman Office. Nov. 8.
White Sheriff's Sale.
O N the first Tuesday in December next, will he sold,
before tho court house door, in tho town of Cleav-
land, White county, lla., tho following property, to wit:
One tract of laud, all the rights, title, and interest,
that the defendant, Robt. Hood, sr., bus in lot of land,
No. 159, in tho 3d district of said county. Levy made
and returned to me by H. M. Aden, Constable.
Nov. 15. DAVID M. HORTON, D. Sh’ff.
Administrator’s Salo.
O N the first Tuesday in January, 1.861, will be sold at
the court house, in Monroe, Walton county, within
the legal hours of sale, the following property, belong
ing to toe estate of W m, Barrett, late of said county, de
ceased, viz : Fractional lots of land, Nos. ninety-five
and ninety-six, in tie 4th district of said county, con
taining about 309 acres.
Also, a tract of land, wlicrcon said Wm.. Barrett re
sided at the time of i.is death, consisting of lot No. 10 in
the 3d district, and bb acres off lot No. 8 in the 6th dis
trict of said eoujity.
Also, the following negroes: Betty, a woman about
55 years of ago; Lucinda, a woman about 43 years old;
Amy, a woman about 24 years of ago, and her
two children, Dick, a boy about 1 year, old, and Samu
el, a boy about 3 ye::is obi; Ritta, a woman about 22
years old, aud her two childreu, Seaborn, a boy 3 years
old, aud Judy, a girl 16 months old; Lcnndcr, a man
21 years old ; Jordan, a mail 21 years old ; Judy, a
woman 20 years old j Henry a boy about 10 yoars old;
Uccca, a girl 6 year.i old; Mitchell, a boy 6 years eld;
and Simeon, a boy lyearsold. . d-.
To lie sold under auorder ofthc Court of Ordinary,
of Walton county, for tha benefit of the heirs amlcredi-
W1LLIAM S. BARRETT.'
Adm’r.
Grr'eat Bargains
IN CLOTHING
T HAVE just received 1 '-L
X 50 pairs PANTS, at $1.00 per pair'
50 COATS, at$2.00 each!
25 Satinet!.'SACKS, at $3.fl0 each'
25 OVERCOATS. Petersham, $4.30*
30 Liouskin OVERCOATS, $-!^()'
All tho abore goods are astonishingly choaa
you wish any thing in this lino you must calhL^ 1
they are going last. Navi .R.L.llLOOMPlELb
Dissolution.
rpHE partnership heretofore existing i-ndtr th. ....
i and style of Tnlmadge, Stark i. Ifcins,
solved on the 1st October, by mutual consent
The business will be coutinucd, at the same old so, 1
by Talmadgo A Winn, who are now rcccivia- new .Jr
ply of Goods, of the latest styles, which they will 0 j
lit low prices, and will use their united efforts to pleaT
all who may favor them with their patronage. 1 ’
A11 thoso indebted to the old (irin, will please ^
payments to Talmadgo .fc Winn, as it is dcsirsblctba
the business be at once closed up.
WM A. TALHADGE,
W. F. STARK,
Nor 1, 1860—3t L. IIETNS.
In retiring from the business, it gives me great nln.
■Hire to recommend tho new firm to my old friends and
customers, and to bespeak for tUclu" a continuant* 0 (
tboir patronage; , W. F. STAKK.
Zoo-Chemistpy; or Analysis ofthoTTrine
DR. I. J. M. GOSS
I S still successfully his Speciality, Diabetes, Caiccle,
and nil. diseases of the urinary organs. Also, j.i
female diseases, and Chronic diseases generally, hr.
Goss may be found at liis office, 7 miles west of JeCVr-
snn, Ga., where, with Apparatus, Microscope and suita-
ble reagents, ho is prepared to point out the couditiou
of tho lildod by a Chemical Analysis of the T rios.
Office hours, 8 to-12, A. M. Many of th* worst forms
of Chronic diseases are produced, and kept up, by mat-
assimilation—bad' digestion, in which many nwrbid
salts—as Lithate, Oxalates, Uriatcs, Oxaluriates sal
Phosphates are produced and conveyed into the blood,
which produce disease, consequently must lie rid from
the system. , Sept. 13.
YES YOU MAY
USE OR RKCOM M E N Ti
Heimstreet’s Inimitable Hair
COLORING!
A ND find it to be a perfect HAIR RESTORATIVE,
promoting the strength ami growth oi th* Jlair.saJ
giving it oil the beauty of youth. Do you doubt it?
READtREAD!! READ!!!
Scnnoox Lakh, Essex Co., X. Y.)
February 6tu, ISjS. )
W. E. Hagan, Troy, N'.Y.—lh.tr Sir:—lUviugoeed
your Hair Coloring or Restorative, and being much
pleased with it, I take pleasure iu making the followin'
statement:
From the effects of nycry eovcrc fit of richness, when
about 18 years of age, ray hair commenced turning grey,
tnd so coutinucd to grow until il became perfectly iriitt,
being Very harsh nnd coarse. Last iruiumci I bad
reached my fifty-third year, when I was induced by 1
friend to purchase two buttles »f Heimstrcit’s Hair IL-
iterative prepared by you. I commenced using it ac
cording to directions, and in a few days was surprised
to find that my hair from tho roots outward was turning
hack to its original color. MYI.A SEAMAN.
AV«cx Vu., »*.—My la Seaman came before inc sad su
duly sworn, aud says that tho above statement is true,
this the 6th day of Fcbrnary, 1858.
JOEL E. POTTER, J. P.
Pittsfokd, Yt., Aug. L 1S57._
I hereby certify, that my hair having become quits
gray, I used Heimstreet’s Hair Kcstoi alive (prepared
W. E. llagan, of Troy, N. Y.) for four weeks, and
my hair was, in that time, restored to its original color.
Tfully recommend the article to lie all it claims.
WM. KINGSLEY.
Pastor of the Baptist Church, Pittsford, Yt
Mr. W. E. Hagan :—I have used Heimstreet’s H*ir
Rostorattive for three years,'and have found it to be *
most excellent article. It uot only restored the color of
m;r hair, giving it. new life and strength, hut it cured
myself and wife of a most obstinate eruption upon the
sculp, which nothing else seemed to benefit. I fully be
lieve it to be the best article in use.
Yours Respectfully,
KNOWLTON HOWLAND-
The above are but a few of the many letters of recom
mendation which have been teudorod to the proprietor*
of Heimstreet’s Hair Coloring or Restorative. It hM
been used by thousands of people, aud it never fsill'■*
restore the color and growth of the hair. This singular
effect is not produced as when dyes are nsed; for it ecu
upon the natural soevetious of coloring matter #t toe
route, and thus effects tho' change. The color proaceco
is not o counterfeit, but the natural shade of you th 1*
does not color the skin.
Price allc and $1 per bottle. Sold everywhere.
W. H. HAGAN A CO.,
Proprietors, Troy, X. >•
Sold in Athens by C. W. A It R. J. Long, and by
Druggists in-tho country.
Van Siiaack. A Gbikgson, Charleston, Agent*-
March 19-1” -
tors of said estate.
Nov. 15. 1860.
L UI/ERi: U, White .Clover, Red Clover and Blue Uvass
Seed, Hyacinths, Crocus, Crown Imperial Tulips,
and Narcissus, Bulbs, Ac. For sale by
Nov. 15.
WHITE.
NOTICE TO PLANTERS!
THREE THO USAND PA I US OF TJIE
Best Negro Shoes in the world.
Made by McCL IiSKIiY & DOYLE. ,
YXT’E wilt keep a good assort incut of there at the* ^
V* of Mosers l’itucr, England A Freeman, in Atei*
where Mr.McCltski-y will be found at .all tunes, re 3 ’:*
to wait upon customers. Wo will sell these SaSO
lfite, from 10 pair up, at $1.50'per pair.
Cash will bo paid for Hides.
Oct 18. MCCLEBKEY A DOibh^
GEORGIA-Clarke county.
Court of Ordinry afeairi county.
W HEREAS, James C. Maxcy and Henry Maxoy,
Administrators of the Estate of Josiah Maxcy,
late of said county, deceased, petition the Court for a
discharge from said Administration.
Therefore, all persons concerned, aro hereby required
to show canso (if any they have) why said Adminis
trators should not, at the regular term of said Court,
tube held on the first Monday iu June next, be dis
charged from said Administration.
By order of said Court, at a Regular Term thereof,
held this the 5th day of November, I860.
Novl5 E* ASA M.JACKSON, Ordinary.
Executrix’s Sale.
I N ,pursuance of an order granted by the Court of Or
dinary of Clarke couuty, there will be sold on the
J.M. SMITH,
FURNITURE DEALER,
ATHENS, GA.. .
Colleye Avenue, tteo Doom above T.If. H
K EBPS all kinds of Furniture, WindoW-Sh*^
sols. Cornice, Ac. ,
Also Metalfc Burial Caskots, of a new,***” ,
tnperiqr style. L-v
first Tuesday in January next, at the court house door
of said county, the following negroes, to wit: Nick.
flip lnfp RiwaW * nnin 45 y®«» of age, Andrew, a boy 14, Robert. Iu, _
, , P , . ' Betsy, a woman, 2V,, Caroline, 15, Naucy, l i ii 1/ quested to call at our store and Settle. G w,
'3, Margaret!, 9, Charity 7. Sold as the i.rejfrrtgr is not complied with ou or before tho 1st Jh- Ai |„
SELLING AT GOST!
BUGGIES,
Rockitw a ys,
Blacksmith’s Tools,
LUMBER AND FIXTURES,
rX the COACH BUSINESS, at the 'Lovn ?tiring b*
L of Brick Range. Athens. ..rrvvfLL.
Novi tf R. 3. SC’Hi'AE-Ntl-fi-
NOTICE.
A EL persons indebted to the firm of A. “• r»-
#L. C f. for ^
port
on t.
I. T.
On motion th
until to-morrow,