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SOUTHERN CO DEEACY.
jr^ittfiertt tifinfetmcg
J. K.Vl r MJBITM. C-EeHUT.
ATLANTA. OaOBOIAi
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3,1861.
Apologetic.
A friend inform* u* that w* war* in error,
da7 before yeelerday, in ascribing to the Nash
villa * Banner" the abusive article of Presi
dent Davis, which we •otioed and made some
comments on; that it was perpetrated by the
Nashville “ Democrat," and not tbe •• Banner."
If we have committed such an error, it was
unwittingly, and shall very much regret it.—
In such case, we earnestly solicit the pardon
of the « Banner " for charging it with that with
which it is not guilty, and hope to be excused.
The situation of the writer of that notice is
a new one. A knowledge of all our exchanges
hss not yet been acquired by him—let alone
the position whiohaaeh one occupies. Hence,
we are unable, at this time, to judge, from the
policy advocated by these pepere, which oue
of them is most likely to have perpetrated an
article eo abusive of a man of such purity of
life and character as Jefferson Davis.
Under these circumstances, wo hope to bo
accused, if we have been led into an error.
Editorial Wisdom.
To get up a fuss, an interesting squabble, is
very easy. Our experience is, that this could
bo done any waek in the year. Elements are
always in hand which need only to be east in
to the paper to make a flare-up. Then times
would be lively. The editor would be glori
ously visible, marching up and down his col
umns, like an Iiish constable in a row, baton
in band, commanding the peace, begging breth
ren to be reconciled, explaining his position,
defending himself from misrepresentations, re
plying to personal attacks, and such like.
We dip tho foregoing from an exchange.—
It should be more generally heeded, by the
editorial fraternity, than—we are sorry to he
compelled to say—it is; and we wish now to
Plate, once for all, that we shall strive to keep
everything out of our columns that will be ir
ritating or give any just grounds of offence to
uny of our cotemporaries—or any oue else.—
This if our intention so far as the power within
us lies, and so far as consistency and truth will
allow.
We further announce, that we shall take no
notice of anything respecting us, thst may ap
pear in other papers, with an evident intent to
draw us into a contention or controversy, or to
he unpleasant or irritating. If ever we depart
from these rules, it must be in e case that jus
tice to ou rsel ves or olh era i ro perat i vel y d e tn a n d s
suoh departure.
South Carolina Convention.
Ou Friday last, Mr. J. Izard Middleton offer
ed the following resolutions, which he read to
the Convention:
1. Resolved, That the true policy of South
Carolina consists in the establishment of Free
Trade, and her people never will consent to
yield obedience to any government that vio
lates a policy so esseulial to her prosperity.
2. Resolved, That it is indispensibly neces
sary to the success of our agriculture, and the
profitable development of the mechanic, arta
amongst us, that the labor markets of tbe world
should be open to us.
3. Resolved, That the right of self-govern
ment by the people of the State waa acquired
through the Revolution of 177(1, and ought nev
er to be held subject to the limitations of a gov
ernment national in its character, whilst it
would be perfectly safe under a federative sys
tem.
i. Resolved, That all attempts to mingle with
any good result national and federative sys
tem* have proved abortive, aud will always be
followed by unhappy consequences, and are
therefore to be avoided.
5. Resolved, That the slaveholding commu
nity that allows itself to be governed and con
trolled in any particular by a non-slaveholding
community, must be alike blind to what ia es-
sential to its honor, its interests, itssafsty, and
the happiness of its people.
6. Resolved, That tbe Permanent Constitu
tion of the Confederate States of America,
agreed upon at Montgomery, Alabama, and
recommended to our acceptance, not permitting
to us the establishment of the policy of Free
Trade, taking oat of our hands (employed as
we are in tbe cultivation of serai-tropical pro
ducts) the control of our supply of labor by a
positive prohibition; giving us no sufficient
guarantees of the right of power of self-gov
ernment at home; mingling, aa it does, the
national and federative systems, and permit
ting the eventual accessions of anti-slavery
communities to our Confederacy, by the ab
sence of a constitutional 'prohibition, cannot
be accepted by South Carolina, unless it be
amended in all the particulars above specified.
The Convention, by a largo majority, and we
think very properly, refused to take up these
resolutions, or to refer them to a committee.—
We regret to see these points of opposition made
—even by a small minority, as it is—in the
South Carolina Convention, to the adoption of
our Permanent Constitution.
The main point of objection is, that Congress
may, if it see proper, admit non-slaveholding
States into our Confederacy by a two-thirds
vote. Those who urge this objection are dis
satisfied because a positive prohibition sgainst
the admission of soy non-slaveholding State,
upon any terms, was not inserted. We have
before stated that tbit objection was, in our
opinion, hypercritieal, and that we bad suffi
cient safe-guards thrown around this subject to
forever keep ns from being harmed by this
provision of our Constitution. Wa sea no dan
ger in it. We are not advocating the admiss
ion of Free States, as they are called, into our
slaveholding Confederacy—by no means; but
wa de think, we should be ia a condition to
consider an application for admission by any
one of them, if it ever should be made, and act
as cireumstanr.es snd our judgmsnt may indi
cate ae being best for us. But we will now pro
ceed to chow the utter folly and short-sighted
ness of this objection which has beeu raised
by a few in South Carolina.
Art. V Sec. 1 of the Constitution, provides,
that upon the demsnd of any three Statee, Con
gress shell assemble e Convention of all the
States, to eonsider such amendment* to the
Constitution as may be suggested by the States
making the demand; and whatever amend
ments said Convention may agree to, and ahall
be ratified by two-thirds of (Ac Stales, shall
thenceforward become part ef the Constitution.
It is at ease perceived tbet suoh a provision
as Mr. Middleton and his class of objectors de
sire in the Constitution, would be worth noth
ing, M two-thirds of tho fitaUs should cheooe
to alter it; and that the desired object is se.
c ired without mb Constitutional prohibition,
as long as two-tbird# of the 6 La Us shall think |
as Mr. Middleton done now. Tbe objection is
uuwieo aud untenable. We fear it origioetea
more la a spirit of eaptlousneas, or total oppo
sition to coming into the Confederation, than
any real deeire to have suoh a provision ae he
indicates, incorporated Into our National Char
ter.
Necesalou Feeling In Virginia.
Tha Washington correspondent of tbe New
York “Herald," under date of Mareh 29tb,
•ays: “The news from Richmond to-day Is
vary discouraging to the conservatives. The
secessionists are gaining strength every day,
and tbe belief is general that they will ulti
mately triumph. It appears that the conser
vative* have assurances from the Administra
tion that avarything would be done that could
be to strengthen their bands, but as yet there
has been no acton the part of the Administra
tion indicating a disposition to aid them. On
the contrery, the Administration is concentrat
ing troops within their borders and strength
ening thsir fortifications.
ithode Inland.
The election in this State for Governor, Lieu
tenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney-
General, Treasurer, and Member* to Congress,
comes off to-day. The csnvsss has been an
animated one, which we have watched with
interest. The present Governor, Wm. Sprague,
is s Democrat—is opposed to any ceeroion of
the Southern States, and in favor of recogni
zing our independence, 4c.—and is the nomi
nee of that party for reflection. The vote of
the State will be close, but we are of opinion
that Sprague will be elected. Both the mem
bers of the late Congress from tbe StaU were
Black Republicans. The Providence Postspeaks
confidently of electing Democrats in their place.
We shall see.
News nml Miscellaneous Items.
Confiscation.—'We understand that, under
instructions from Mr. Linooln, orders have
goue West to confiscate all goods introduced in
troduced into the Southern poris without the
payment of the regular United Slates duties.—
Washington States,
The Governor of Calif’fnia has sent to the
Legislature the number of firearms in posses
sion of the State—being between 400 and 500
rausketa, shot guns and rifles, generally out of
repair.
The Hon. Louis T. Wigfall, of Texas, with
his lady, arrived in this city on Monday morn
ing, from Washington, aud has taken rooms at
the Mills House. He was visited by a very
large number of friends and officials through
out the day.— Charleston Courier.
Wonders or Nature.—A little plant is found
upon the prairies of Texas, called the “com
pass flower," which, under all circumstances
of climate, changes of weather—rain, frost, or
sunshine—invariably turnsita leaves and flow
er towards the North, thus affording an uu-
errieg guid to the traveler, who uuaided by
the needle, seeks to explore these vast plains
alone
There is a plant in the Island of Sumatra the
circumference of whose fully oxpauded flower
is t) feet; its nectarium is calculated to hold
nine pints; tho pistils are ss large as cowhorns,
aud the whole weight of the blossom is com
puted to be 15 pounds.
Characteristic.—By an accident at Fort
Pickens recently, one of the troops lost his arm
by au accidental shot of a pistil. Col. Clayton,
of the Alabama Regiment, generously donated
him $100.
T. J. Sherlock,Esq , tbe presentUnitcd Slates
Surveyor for the port of Cincinnati, has been
tendered the position of Consul from the South
ern Confederacy for the North-Western States,
by President Davis, the office to be located at
Cincinnati.
Revolution in Ban Domingo.
The Spanish Taking Possession oj it—Jlayti
Also to be Seized—Designs of France and
Spain.
New York, March 30.—United Slates Mail
steamship Quaker City, It. Sbufeldt command
ing, left liAvana at noon of the 23th instant,
and arrived at her wharf Friday evening.
Tbe Quaker City brings eighiy-nine passen
gers and a large cargo of cigars, &c
Great excitement existed in Havana on the
subject of the Spanish annexation of San Do*
mingo. It appears that during lome time
past a process of colonization has been going
on, by the introduction of large bodies of em
igrants into the island, with the view of pro
moting Spanish interests end consequent dis
affection towards the Republican Government,
and at (be first sigu of resistance on ibe part
of the native population to invoke the aid of
the Spanish Government.
Thia was accomplished on tbe IGth instant,
when the Spanish flag was hoisted, much to
the consternation of the black native inhabi
tants. The Spanish frigate Blanca was dis
patched from Havana on tbe 23d, immediately
on the receipt of the above news, fully armed
and equipped with a large number of regular
troops on board to assist in this Spanish f ro-
teotorate, or in other words, annexation. Tha
screw steam frigates Peirouila and Ueren-
gutla were to follow as soon ns possible, with
about 3,000 of the regular army. A large ad
dition of naval and military force, including
some of the largest war vessels and about
10,000 regular army, is also reported as on
their way from Spain to Cuba and the West
Indies.
By an arrangement with Frarce already con
summated, it is said that Hayti is to share the
fate of the sister llepublio.
Tub Gum Question—Pbompt Action or the
V i no in i a 8enatb.—The Senate of Virgioia,
at ita session last evening, passed some impor
tant resolutions in relation to the contemplsN
ted removal of the cannon from Bellona Arse*
cal to Old Point Comfort. The reader will see
in the proceedings of the Senate, in another
place, the resolutions of Mr. DougU*, and the
reference of tbe whole subject to the Commit
tee on Military Affairs.
At soven o’clock the Commltteo reported a
preamble and two resolutions, the first of
which authorizes and directs the Governor to
seize and detain said guns for the use ot the
Commmweatb, and to that end to order out
tho Publio Guard, and such portion of the mil
itia force as he may deem necessary to arrest
tha contemplated removal of the guns beyond
the reach and control of tbe government of
this Stats.
The second resolution authorizes and re
quires tbs Governor ts pay to Dr. Junius L.
Archer lbs amount due him, viz : seven thou
sand eight hundred and seventy-two dollars
on his contract with tbs government at Wa*h-
iogton, sad to the said govsrnmsot at WaSh-
iogtoe, tbe sum ef thirteen thousand and
twenty four dollars, paid by U to tbe said Ar
cher, on account of the oostrsot \ tbs Gover
nor to require tbs Superintendent of the Ar
mory, at Richmond, to lake frees—stiB 4f Said
guns and dspssit tbs— therein for safe keep
ing. 4 J\
Tbs first resolution was passed by s vote of
27 to S. *Pke second resolution fr—sed-»ayes
32, WOSS l.—Richmond Examiner.
From tbe Savannah Republican.
Are We United f
We noticed in three Northern papers, which
cams in yes terday’s mail, articles going to show
that I hers was growing np • party at the South
ia opposition to the government of lb*8ooih
ern Confederacy, and favoring a reconstruc
tion of the United Slates. Tbsre was no proof
adduced to eoufirm the opinions enoociaiod ;
only vague assertions that suoh were the facts,
but fear kept the feeling from spreading. As
the Republican, npto tbe 1—t moment, oppos
ed secession, against the advioe of its best
friends, we feel thst what we say sow upon
this subject should bs entitled to a certain de
gree ef conritleraiion. In common with thou
sands of our fellow-citisens, we looked upon
a dissolution of the States with sorrow; the
Constitution we had been taught to revsrs as
tbe guardian of each sovereign State and indi
vidual, aud our reputation abroad aud happi
nosa at home went to make us love our whole
ocuntry with that devotion which marks tbe
patriot, and It was long before we could be
lieve that it was our duty to abandon all these,
and trust our destiny in an unknown and uu-
tried dominion. But dreaded as was tho al
ternative, tbe means whioh were driving us to
its oousummation were still more repugnant.
It was feeliogs similar to these whieb actuated
those who sympathised in our opinions, and
who now with us feel that ths step was a wise
one, and ita consequences should be endured
under all circumstances. Io fact, the most
violent opponents, we now know to reconatruc
tion, are those who opposed secession the
longest and strongest. They are the meu who
are always last to move, but when once their
convictions are changed, they are the most
determined aud ruoce»*fui supporters of a
cause. We are sure we speak the truth when
we say that should a vote be taken on seces
sion in Georgia to-day, it would be more pop
ular than ever. A distinguished gentleman
from Nsw York has been traveling through
Georgia for two months for the put pose of in
forming himself upon the subject. He is a
Union man, and beiug engaged in a commer
cial pursuit, was naturally thrown with those
who would be apt to entertain opinions timi
Ur to his own. The result of his observations,
he state! to us, was that he had found but
four men in the State who were Union men,
and only two of them for the Union as it was
at the time of dissolution. We beg (hope at
the North who are vainly hoping fur a change
of sentiment, to lay these facts to heart. We
ask for nothing but peace at home. We ask
to bo lei alone, aud when we knock f >r admis
sion back into the Union then it will be lime
enough to write abeuf a change of feeling here.
There was a tentimeui abroad that a revolu
tion conducted by such sanguine men as led
ours, would be characterized by excesses of
legislation in the ftriuation of our Government.
But mark the result. When were statesmen
more calm iu their deliberations, or more wise
in their conclusions ? W hat has become of all
the iniquities it was prophesied we would
commit if secession were successful? Our
bitterest enemies have to acknowledge their
disappointment, while we at home, with a
constantly iucreasiug confidence in ourselves,
and a determination that having “put our
hand to the plough we will not look back,” arc
quietly waiting for the Lincoln administration
to declare its policy. We prefer peace at ev
ery hazard except that of going back iuto the
Uuiou. This step would sacrifice every prin
ciple that we hold dear aud gain us the scorn
of those to whom we would so ignuminiously
submit, and not obtain peace at last. Why,
only look at the matter for an instant from a
Southern point of view ! How could we cou-
sistenily with honor go back now? Wo would
be pointed at with coutempt every where us a
people who having achieved independence,
had basely surrendered it to escape from its
burdens, and enjoy ease at the price of na
tional dignity and national liouor. See wh»*
a position Carolina has occupied since her un
successful attempt at nullification, and imag
ine the crowing) and chucklings the North
would make over our return to its government.
Everything urges us to go forward, sod noth
ing to go back. Our people are united, but a
single sentiment prevails, and that is to live
and die with the Soutberu Confederacy.
Georgia has won an eminence over her s's-
ter States by the conservatism of her policy.
No traneent outbreak even disturbed her equa
nimity, but with ‘solemn step andslow,’ her de
cisions have always been taken; and when
the large majority of her voters declared for
secession, the remainder fell into the ranks,
and all now march shoulder to shoulder to a
common and we believe a glorious destiny.
We write thia in the hope that the North may
dismiss the belief io our disaffection and look
at the matter with unprejudiced eyes. If it
will not believe our assertions now, it may he
impressed with their truth when an extermin
ating war has has left it conqueror over was
ted oities aud barren fields, or a conflict at
arms secured to us the’privileges it now re
fuses us.
Military.
On yesterday evening, at 4 o'clock, our cit
izens were out en masse to receive the comps
nies whioh had volunteered their services to
the Southern Confederacy ; as they passed
through on their way to the rendezvous at
Macon, thence to Pensacola. The 4 compa
nies comprising the volunteers, The Gate City
Guards, from Atlanta, the Dalton company,
tbe Newnan Guards, Newnao, and the Riug
gold Guards, Ringgold; and a finer looking
body of men we have seldom seen, or men
who more oheerfully assume the dangers and
duties of war service. Among them ws noticed
some who wrre formerly our townsmen—Dr.
Brown, David Demereat and C. A. Whaley, all
in oivaly uniform, were accompanyiug their
friends as far as Macon, while in the ranks of
the Gate City Guards were James H, Johnson,
Vinea Fish, John B. Pillsbury, Wm. II. John
son and Robt. Mitchell.
The Griffin Light Guard turned out in full
dress to honor the passing soldiers, making
thsir usual handsome and spirited appearance.
Tbe Spalding Grey's though not yet unit
formed, were Also present, looking resolute
and determined, as becomes men who hold
themselees ready to respoud to their country’s
call at a momeot'a notice.
In accordance with the old adage, tbe wo
men were not absent on the ocoasion ; but
beauty, and that softer, tenderer patriotism
whioh oomroeeds tbe soldier to the God #f
Battles, shone beneath many a bonnet and
hat.
Altogether, yesterday waa quite* gala-day,
aud we must oonfeas that we felt some of the
longings sensibly revived, ns ws saw tbe young
patriots Ihna entering tbe service of their
country. But—Well never mind-—we can on
ly any that ws join heartily io tbs wishes and
prayers we heard from hundreds of lips on
yeaiarday—that they may have a good time,
and bs returned aafely to the boaom of thsir
friends.—Origin Middle Georgian, April 2..
Valdosta, Lowmdbs Co., Ua, )
March IB, 1861. /
Editors Mad: For charity's sake wilt ysw,
through your paper, inform Cfnlborn Craw
ford, romsrly of Morgan county, Georgia, fir
bli heirs, that by addgfSsfag ths subscriber at
thb above place, they may hear something lo
their advantage iUsMeifully yours. Ac ,
ViUJUMBMim K
For the Southern Confederacy. | 1S01.
1861.
To tbe GeU-City Guards of Atlanta.
Far away I far away from their kindred.
Our brave-hearted soldiers are borne.
They hare left tearful kindred behind them ;
Perhaps they may never return.
They have gone to defend our loved Country ;
They have broken the eiroie at home;
And fond hearts ara sad at their leaving ;
Oh ! say, will they ever return f
And lovers, perhaps, too have parted
Fro.n maidens with promises firm,
To love them till life's dream is ovar:
Heaven grant them a speedy return.
Will the prayers of a mother be answered f
Will those of a sitter be borne
By tbe cool evening zephyrs to heaven t
Then I know they will all soon return.
May victory crown every effort,
And happiness wsiton each one;
May their dreams be a type of the morrow.
God grant them a speedy return.
TOCOAH.
Post Office Department of the Confederate
States.
The following comprises tbe names and
gi ades of the officers of the Post Office Depart
ment up to this date :
John A. Reagan. Texas, Post Master Gene
ral.
Henry St. Geo. Offult, Missouri, Chief of
Contract Bureau.
Uenj. N. Clcmeuts, Tenu .Chiefof Appoiut-
uient Bureau.
W. D. Miller, Texas, Chief Clerk of Depart
ment.
Joseph F. Lewis, Texas, Clerk.
John C. Baoh, Louisiana, Clerk.
J. L. C. Danner, Ala , Clerk.
J. Newton Lewis, Miss., Clerk.
Eugene B. Philpot, Ala., Messenger.
Among the reports of the proceedings
of the Texas Legislature we find the follow
ing :
Among other bills for relief, ooe was intro-
duced for the relief of Cynthia Ann Parker,
who was about two mouths ago recovered from
tbe Commanches by Capt. Rois, after having
been a captive in their h inds for 25 years.—
She was captured on the 18th day of May,
1830, at Parker’s Fart, at ibe head of the Na-
vasio, or two miles nearly West of where
Springfield now is. Her father, Silas Parker,
John Parker, her grand father, aud Benjamin
Parker, were ull killed, also, Samuel Frost
and bis son Robt. Frost, then a young man,
making four persons killed. Her grand moth
er was wounded and left us dead, but after
wards recovered
There were four other prisoners taken by
the Indians At the same time uatuely : Eliza
beth Kellogg, Rachel Plummer, her son James
Pratt Pluuitucr, about J8 months old, and
Johu Parker, a brother of Cynthia and about
7 years old, Cyutbiathen W years old.
Elizabeth Kellog was bought by the Kick
apoos some six mouths after, and from tbem
soon ufier purchased by her friends. She has
since died. Rachel Plummer was with tho
Indians two years nod was bought by sossn
Santa Fe traders and restored. The narra
tive of her captivity has probably been read
by some of our renders. Cynthia Ann states,
through an interpreter, that her brother John
died with the small pox, some eight or ten
years alter his captivity. The youngest o*p-
tite, James Pratt Plummer, was recovered
when about 7 years old and is now living near
Springfield. Miss. Cynthia Ann is now entire
ly unable io speak our language, and can con
verse only through an interpreter. She ie
now 34 or 35 years old, appears io good
health, and has a very sprightly child about
two years old. She is now io thia city and ia
being visited by very many. At first, aftsr
her recovery, she was afraid of being killed
by her own countrymen, for the Commanches
had taught her to think so. She believed the
Commanches were the most numerous and
powerful people iu the world, and only now
begins to learn that she had been deceived —
She was aware that she was an Ameriean.—
Her complex!ion is quite fair still, but her
body aud arms bear the marks of having been
cruelly treated. The bill for tbe relief of
this unfortunate young woman was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary.
- ■ —- — — -
The Republican Pabty Sketched by Mb.
Breckenuidub.—Mr. Breckenridge in bit
speech, on Tuesday, in tbe 8enate, thus pic
tures the unhappy condition of affairs :
“It seemed to him that the Republican par
ty was hardening and consolidating every day,
and one of the calamities of the times was its
arraying itself in a solid phalanx on its dis
tinctive principles in the face of tremenduous
events. If it gives up a Fort, it does so with
tears, and declares this is done not for civil,
but for military reasons. In ths government
the most radical sod aggressive men have
been selected for (be Cabinet, for foreign mis
lions, for Senators and other offioee. The Sen
ate had been confirming every day men wbe
have trampled tbe Constitution underfoot sod
refused to recognize tbe obligation to return
fugitives from labor—men who have boasted
on the floor of the House of Representatives
snd elsewhere, that they had been personally
concerned in running off slaves. This evi
dence looks in any other direction than that
of yielding any sf the aggressive or distinct
ive features of the Republican party. Thi* ia
the cause which has sundered the Confedera
ey, and if if he not remedied will sunder it
still mote.”
California in a Nbw Asrsot.—Recent if.
telligence from California states that witbia
the past six weeks the Amerioan clipper ships
Webfoot, K. Busteed, Eagle Wing, Jacob Bell
and the famous ship Great Kepublio were
loading wheat and Hour at San Francisco for
England; sad tbe clippers Dashing Wave,
Ocean Telegraph and Skylark were receiving
•imfler oargoes fer New York. It ie but a few
J ean) einoe California derived her supply of
readstuffs from this seotloa of the eountry ;
but all at once, ee if by megio, we learn that
•h* ts able, set only to supply her boa* de
maud with cereal products, but her thrifty
merchants and farmers are doing a brisk trade
with Europe and the Eastern States. Califor
nia tnjoye superior advantages as a grain
growing country, having a soil ef great Jbfti!
ity, with rich tabic lauds well irrigated from
the mountainous region*. Another eenree of
wealth, which Ice already sosufrsd magnifi
cent proportion, ie the grape oulinrm Last
year the revenue from ibis luscious fruit la
California was enumarated by hundreds of
thousands of dollars; einoe that time net
vineyards have been laid oat, aad tha yield far
(he present year promises to be iman ess.—
What with the rfeh miesvul aad egrteultaval
wealth of our El Dorado, aud the eo porter ad
vBttteges and central position la (hi Pacific ef
her chief city—San Frandsco—with the untold
Oriental wealth ef Chios and Japan, she is
deiflaaa looerapy > wood porflian MMiglfe
coaiaaralat place. ef the world.
SALMONS k SIMMONS,
Wholraak art ltn.ll Dmkr. la
FOREIGN & DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
Corner of Whitehall and Alabama Sts.,
Atlanta, Georgia.
NEW SPRING STOCK!
Z^kNE of our firm having returned from Mar-
v/ ket, where be has just completsd an exten
sive purchase of our Spring Stock of
DRY GOODS,
STAPLE A FANCY GOODS
were never more attractive. The supply of
BLEACHED AND BROWN SHEETINGS AND
SHIRTINGS, fco.,
is ample.
Crept iPMnglais,
Barege Anglais,
French Ckinlx,
Mozambique,
tirade Rhine,
and a splendid assortment of
Plain A* Fancy Milks,
Silk Mantles,
Dusters, Me.,
may b
Ladies'
ALEXANDER KID GLOVES, SILK MJTS, A*.
Every variety of Ladies’ and Misses’ 8HOE8,
manufactured in Philadelphia expressly for
our trade. A more beautiful lot of
CARPETINGS. OILCLOTHS AND MATTINGS
we have never displayed in this market
All of which we will sell low for CASH.
Orders promptly attended to.
SALMON8 4 SIMMONS,
Atlanta, March 28, 1861.
ATTRITION, MILITIA!
ELECTION FOR TWO MAJORS.
Atlabva, March 18,186^ ,
F ulton cmiotTsuiibe divided ii-i
to two NsUaueussThe Firvt shall
be known ae Peaefr-Trne Battalion, ami
•hall igeladB Wards 4 cod 5 of fro city
of Atlanta, and CCeey’e, Backhand anil
Oak Grove District*—being the Korth/^,
•in portion of tbe oonoty. Tbe Beeotg J
talion shall be known as Whitehall, »nd K
include Words I, 2 and 8 of the city of All
te, aad Black Hall and Stone's District*—
ing tha Southern portion of the county.
An election ia hereby ordered D be Mg i
the several Precinct* in each Battalion oa I
13th day ef April next. Tbe election for tl
portion of Peseh-Tren Battalion within |
bounds of tba eity will be held at Concert
in the of&oe of Jest ices Thomas and tail!
and for that portion ef the city wkiafc ul
Whitehall Battalion, and within the city liT
iU, will ha bald at tha City Hall. The «
gers of the elections in the county wfil i
with tha managers ia Mm eity on the Mae
following, for tbe purpose of consolidating
certifying the returns to the Governor.
Tbe CapUins will proceed, at toon »f %
ed, aad oomaissleaed, to eeroil, aeeordiag a
law, avary man liable to bear arms witbia r
District or Ward, between tbe age* of tfjrhle
and forty-five. B. F. MADDOX,
mlVlOt. Colonel Coutmsndit
DRESS-MAKING.
M RS. L. C. SIMPSON would respectfully in
form her friends, and the Ladies general
ly of Atlanta and vicinity, that she has taken
rooms with Mrs. J. M. Bjkiko, in the »econd
story of Parker's new building, on Whitehall
street, where »he will be pleased to receive
tbeir calls and execute their orders. ap2-3t.
"BRYSON & BEAUMONT,
Manufacturer* and Punters iu
MEN'S A BOY'S CLOTHING,
GENTLEMEN S FURNISHING GOODS.
CLOTHS, ( ASSrVERES AND VESTINGS,
Markham’s Iron-Front Building, White
hall, fttreet,
T. m. brysoh, » ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
t. m. bbatmort j April 2d, 1861.
CHINA DEPOT.
COLE & WYLIE,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
C HINA. Glut. Silver. Pletad War., Vim,
Parian Figure,, Keroaloa Lam pa, Ceodle-
■ticki, Tea Tray a, Table Mata, Baaketa, Glaaa
Shades, Table Cutlery, 4c., k ,
CHEAP FOR CASH.
White Granite and common Crockery at
wholesale, at Charleston prices, nearly oppo
site Beach A Root’s, Whitehall street,
Atlanta, Georgia.
April 2d, 1861.
Collector's Notice.
C U8TOM Duties will he required on dutiable
Goods received by the Western 4 Atlantic
Railroad from this date. Importers will report
the arrival of auch goods to
FRANCIS R. SHACKELFORD,
April 1, 1861. Collector at Atlanta.
CONFECTIONARIES.
F*. M. JACK, .Agent,
HBXT DOOR TO W. F. HBRRIRG * CO.,
'Whitehall St, Atlanta, Georgia.
K EEPS constantly on hand an excellent stock
of CONFECTIONARIES.
FRUITS,
CAKE8,
NUTS,
CANDIES,
PRESERVES,
JELLIES.
PICKEL8,
Ac., 4c.
Also, Fine Imported WINES, BRANDIES,
TOBACCO, CIGARS, 4«., Ae.
Aleo, a great variety of Fancy Article*— Baa
keta, Toys, Ac.
The Ladies and tbe Publio generally are re
spectfully invited to cell. mar8.
8 team Tannery for Sale.
T HE undersigned offers for sale their STEAM
TANNERY, situated on Decatur street,
near the Rolling Mill There are attached
thirty-eix Tanning Vale, Lime-House, Curry,
ing Shop, Drying Lofts, and Shoe Shop, with
alineeeeaary Machieery aad Toole. Aleo, on
tbe premises, a two story Brick House, two
frame Dwellings, two wells, and a branch of
water running through the lot Capitalists
will find this one of the beat investments ever
offered in this city. Apply, on the premises,
to McMILLAN A BELLINGRATH.
March 18-tf.
Negroes for Sale.
T HE subscriber offers for aala Six Likely Ne
groes—a Woman, 37 years eld, a good cook,
washer and ironer, and nurse; a Boy, >2 years
old; a Boy, 10 years old; a Girl, 8 years eld;
a Girl, 6 yeais old, and a Man about 27 yaars
old, a good hand in a Tannery. Apply to
March 18-tf. WM. H McMILLAN.
COKE! COKE!! COKE!!
AT THE GAS WORKS.
A LA ROE q«utitj for Ml, «t U» uui prle.
of 131 mat p«r buib.l.
P*t>. Jl-dH J. r. WARMER. Supt.
STATIC AGRICULTURAL SOCIBTY.
Atimu, M.rrb MU, 1MI.
T HE Encutiv. OonniUM ot tb, StaU Ag
ricultural Bmirlf v. raiiuMtart la Ml to
Atlanta, ,t th. Clip Hull, oa Tarartap, Mth .1
April aaat, at I o'clock, P. M„ tor tba purpou
of arranging tha Pramlum Lid, Ac, Ac., fcr
Ike next Pair. Bp order ef Hon. D. W. Law-
JAMtfc CAMAK.Sac’y.
t . WANTED!
S OM t elrbt or tea Med laerajmeea Hatten. lo
naaka Waol aad Par Mata EMM? empty-
meet aad good (apt Apply te
mil. J. M-flOWWOK. A*U»U. G«-
ROBT. L. CRAWLEY,
Wkokulc siH Irtsil Inter is
PRODUCE AND PROVISION
-AMD-
General Business Agent,
W ILL attend promptly to any bunneia •
trusted to him. Store in Connelly’s Blag
on Alabama street. tnlMyl
JOHN F. HUGHES * CO.,
Norero«V Building, Mnrrltttn Street, Atlanta, OaM
O FFER for sale, at tbe lowest foak prime
150 Barrels Extra and Superfine Flour.
10 Barrela common Whieky.
25 Sack* of Bio Coffee.
10 Hogeheada of Sugar.
21 Cask* ot Bacon.
10 Barrels of Molasses.
2,000 Bushels rime White Corn—to i
m28-lw.
■. I IA»AL JAMBS S. •
RANDAL & GEORGE,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW\
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
U f ILL attend punotuell v to ae; snd ail fc
iness entrusted to their care.
Office corner Marietta and Presch-1
streets. March 28-dav,.
J AMEN H. ALEXANDER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Washington, Georgia
P RACTICES in Wilkes and adjnioiDi
ties. Refers to George G. Hull, j
Atlanta.
THOMAS A ABBOTT,
ATTORNEYS AT LAWJ
Atlanta, Gcorgiit.
i Building, Whitab.il •
jnlrttf B» _
McNAUCHT. BEARD * CO.
(kMMn mad fknrardlagdlmli
BA r STREET,
Savannah, ...... Georgia.-
Wa. McNai ght, [ I W«. K. BumL
JiacOauoxn, i iu,r30 J Jon, Dtmiii.1
STEWART k MOORE,
marvAcrvaiRi rr
FLOUR ANO MEAL.
H AVE constantly on hand fresh Family si
Superfine Flour of their own male; ah
Cora Meal. For sale at their DepoL Dectii
street, Atlanta, Georgia. m*2 2m. ^
p. e. McDaniel
WHOLESALE GEC
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
•NO DEALER II
ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE
Hunter Street, between Whitehall sod Prior J
.ttlanta, Georgia*
Marsh 20.
DANIELL A MoENTIRE,
Whole..U Dcal.n ia
I10C21IES, TlffVEE, 41
remth- Trtt Hired,
Atlanta,. Ocnrglc.
A FINE supply of Coro, Bacon tod L.rdtf-
way* on hand.
COX, HILL A CO.
WHOLESALE GR0C£RS,|
AMfi DIRECT IMPORTERS OP
WINES, LIQUORS,
CIGARS, TOBACCO, *0.,
TmtcH Tru Street, Atl«'M, tie***-
Mareh tl.
O. LAURA NT ie CO.,
■to. Bay Street, Sevaauab, Ge.
Auction, Commution Etrchome, Dire* N'J
porter* of Wine*, Breed,ta, Cijon, ft.
1 DVANCE8 msde on Con.igno.oU af <
A klnda. Auction Salm on Tnwdajt ■
Thuradaya. March
PATTTEN k MILLBK*.
GENERAL COMMISSION •«
FORWARDING’MERCHMTt |
Savannah, Oeorgii*
uaonuB pArrna, 3
avaaav I. muja, > ■ „ i4 | p.riaat...
WALTRR J. MILLER, j ( r
Mareh 18-4*.
N. A. McLKNDO.N,
WHOLES!LE 6R0CEI
AMD DMALMR !■
rOKtlQN AND DOMIkTie LI«UO*»
Tsbseos, Cijara, Ac.,
—AtaO—
DA CON. LAID, COHN D fLOUL
Ak.«, Okay atm Meat, IVur*-*'**'"
Atlanta, Ooorgta ,
T HE aUantiaa of done Caak Bcjvn
apaetfully invited to tha abavaitaca.
March IS
■ WAVY STOCK.
16,000SC.S'Srj
Aura of ».TOU*0»t ,
VeVtit WllMkaaBWeCt,Atlantae*