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2 “PRESERVE THE UNION!” THE CHRONICLE & SENTINEL FOR ’□araHEMH: /w -wwj-tw» As we are disposed to contribute all in our power to the estab lishment of sound principles in the success of ‘‘The Constitution al Union Party” we propose to send the WEEKLY CHRONICLE & SENTINEL, TILL THE 15TH OF OCTOBER, ON THE FOLLOWING TERMS : For 100 copies (each mailed to the address ordered) . . 25 Dollars. “ 50 “ “ 13 “ “30 “ “ “ IO “ “ 1,5 ct ct it ...... 5 “ a a ct cc ct 3 a cc 3 “ “ (( 1 “ « Single copies, .50 Cents. The cash must always accompany the order. This will afford our friends throughout the state an opportuni ty to place the paper in the hands of thousands of voters, who would not otherwise probably read a paper. And if they esti mate, as we do, the importance of the present canvass, they will promptly adopt the necessary measures to aid us in our efforts to enlighten the voters of Georgia as to the dangers which threaten the Constitution and the Uuion. Address all orders, W. S. Jones, Angusta, Ga. Educational Convention* Marietta, July 8. 1851. A Convention of Delegatee from the sever al Counties hereinafter named, appointed in pursuance of a call heretofore made by a com* mitteeof gentlemen to take in.o consideration the subject of Common School Education in the State of Georgia, this day assembled in Cheiokee Hall. For the purpose of organization. On motion of David A. Reese, a delegate from the county of Jasper, the Right Rev. Stephen Elliott, Jr., a delegate from the county of Bibb, was called to the Chair, and on motion of Rev. Thomas F. Scott, Luther J. Glenn of Henry, and Wm. H. Chambers, of Muscogee, were requested to act as Secretaries. The Rock Island Factory, located in Muteo gee county, presented through Mr. Scott, for the use of this the first Educational Conven tion of Georgia, a Ream of superior Let.er Paper, its own manufacture. On motion of M. Myers, a delegate from the county of Cobb, the roll of Counties was called, when the following delegates from their respective counties appeared, enrolled their names and took tbeir seats, to wit: DELEGATEE. From the county of Baker, James Bona, David A. Vasoo, F. M. Nightingale. Frcm Baldwin, C. P. B. Martin. From Bibb, Eugeniue A. Nisbet, U. W. Wise, Stephen Elliott, Jr. From Burke, James E. Palmer, John R. Sturges, R. S. Scugga. From Campbell, S. B. Watts, J. H. Wilson, A. W. Wheat, L. H. Greenleaf. Frcm Cass, S. Fouche, W. H. Stiles, T. H. Trippe. T. C. Nisbet, K. A Milnor. From Chattanooga, L. W. Crook, S. M.Piles. From Chatham, B. Snider, Eugene Laurence. From Cberokes, J. D. Collins, R. J. Cowarc, A. Wright, Joo. E. Brown. From Clarke, A. Church, N. Hoyt G. B. Haygood, T. L. Smith, J. U. Parsons, H. Hull, Jr., W. L. Mitchell. From Cobb, M My. era, A. Alden, W. H. Hunt, U. R. Milner. Prom Columbia, N. M. Benton, J. H. Stockton, R. E. Wooding. Fiom DeKalb, J. S. Wilson, L. Towers, H. L. Currier, D. G. Daniel Prom Dooly, James I>. Lester, Jas. A. Swearingen, Jonn C. Mounger. Prom Early, Hugh O. K. Nisbet, Joel Crawford. From Effingham, William Cooper, P. O. A. Clark. Prom Payette, John D. Stell. M. M. Tidwell, Ed ward Conner. From Floyd, J. Knowles, O P. Fannin, J. W. M. Berrien. From Forsyth, W. B. Mil wee, G. Kellogg. From Gilmer, H. R. Foote. Prom Glynn, 8. Clay King. Prom Greene, Thw. Slocks. Prom Gordon, Jas. L. Moseley, Jas. C. Longstreet. From Hancock, D. W. Lewis. Prom Harris, D. P. Hill, D. A. Cochran. Prom Henry, H. Stokes, C. J. Fall, L. J. Glenn. From Houston, Jas. H. Dunham, D. H. CuUer. Prom Jasper, Da> vid A. Reese, Wm. N. Kirkpatrick Prom Jones, Charles R. Jewett, John P. H. Darnell. Prom Jes fetaon, P. B. Connelly. Prom Liberty, J. S. Brad well. Prom Lincoln, J. R. Hclliday, L. Lamar. From Lumpkin. W. Boyd. Prom Marion, G. O. Davie, M. H. Blandford, J. R. Danforth. From Mclntoab, James Smith. Prom Monroe, W. B. Merritt, J. S. Pinkard. Prom Mo gan, Thomas J. Burney, B. E. Habersham, J, C. Paullette, Charles E. Nesbit, Joel C. Barnett, Jas. P.Swanson. Prom Murray. Philip Mims. Prom Muscogee, Thos. P. Seott, W. H. Chambers. From Newun, Geo. P. Allen Turner, John Harris. Prom Ugle thc pe, Francis L. Upson. Prom Pike, J. N. Sim mons. H. E. Morrow, P. H. Coz, J. S. Travis. Prom Pulaski, John H. Brantly, Jr. From Putnam, J. R. Branham. Prom Randolph, David Kiddoo, xsA. Goneke. From Richmond, L. LaTaste. From Scriven, Geo. Oliver, J. B. Hayne. Prom Stewart, J. M. Clarke, W. H. Bennett. Prom Sumpter, Robert L. McCay. From Troup, B. H. Bingham, B. H. Hill. Otis Braith. From Twi/gs, S. W. Hatch. From Upson, A. J. McAfee. Frcm Walk er, A. J. Leet, Edwin Dyer. Prom Walton, Alesis E. Marshall. From Wayne, S Clay Ki'g, J. S. Wigg’ns. Prom War<en, J. S. Jones, R. E. Mc- Ginty, P. F. L. Varette, Georye V Neal, A. R. Menhau. Prom Washington, R. W. Flournoy, Daniel Harris, John W. Rudisill. Frcm Wilkin son, J. H. Lofton, M. L. Burney, J. M. Leavitt, J. M. Fulsome. From Wilkes, J Ry Sneed. W. G. Robert, Robert Toombs. Prom City of Atlanta, P. Cheek, W. M. Janes. From Georgia Baptist Con vention, 1 hoe. Stocks, C. M. Irvin. Ou motion of Tboa. F. Scott, a Committee of five, consisting of Messes. Scott of Musco gee, Reese of Jasper, Crawlord of Early, Lewie of Hancock, and Berrien of Floyd, was appointed by the Chair to select and recom mend the names of permanent officers for the Convention The committee having retired, after a shor* •on-dilation, returned and reported the names of Hou. E A. Nisbet far President, Right Rev. Stephen Elliott. Jr., A. Church. D. D., George F. Pierce, D. D., and Hon. Thomas Stocks, Vice Presidents, and Luther J. Glenn, and Wm. H. Chambers, Esqrs. as Secretaries, which repar: was adopted by the Convention. Judge Nisbet having been conducted to the Chai**, returned bis acknowledgments for the honor conferred on him, and addressed the Convention upon the objects which had anem bled it, in an able and impressive manner. Mr. 8. Clay King offered the following reso lution : Jfasofved, That the Sessions of this Convention bo opened and closed with prayer ; and that the Presi dent procure the services of a Minister fur that pur pose—adopted. Mr. Flournoy, of Washington, laid upon the (able the following resolution: RcsoZvrd, That a Committee of three from each Judicial District be appointed by tbe President, to report matter for the action of the Convention. Pending the discussion thereon, Mr. Lewis moved that the Convention adjourn till 3 o’- clock P. M.—adopted. And after prayer by the Rev. Mr Hoyt, the Preeideut pronounced the Covention adjourned 3 O'otoek, P. Ji.—The Convention mot pur raant to adjonraseent. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Daniel. The Convention proceeded to the consider ebon of the unfinished business of the morn inc, to wit: the resolution of Mr. Flournoy. Mr. Cox off. red ae a substitute lor the revo lution of Mr. Fiournoy a series of resolutions, all of which were lost. A motion was then made to amend the origi nal resolution, by striking out the word ••throe,” and inserting “two,” whicn was ac cepted by the mover, and the resolution as amended adopted. Mr. Tidwell laid upon the table the following resolution: Ruoitul. That Dr. Randall, Editor of the Ma sonic and Literary Journal of thia place, together with all other Editors ol Journals and papers of the Sula, whoaie or may be present, be invited to seats in tb.s Hall for the purpose of reporting the proceed ings of the Convention—adopted. On motion of Mr. Flournoy the Conven tion took a recess of hall an hour to enable the President to appoint the Committees of two from each Judicial Circuit. The Convention re assembled when the Preaident announced the names of the follow ing delegates as comprising that Committee : W •at*rn Circuit, Aloozo Cbareb, of Clarke, Wife ' Ifam L. Mitchell, of Clarke. Eastern Circuit, S. Clay Kia<, of Wayne and Glynn, Benj. Snider, of Chatham Southern Circuit, S M. Hatch, of Twin*, John H. Brantley, of Pulaski Middle Cir cait. R. W. Flournoy, of Washington, L. LaTaat*, of Richmond. South Western Circuit, Joel Craw ford, of Early, David A. Vaaoo, of Bak?r. Chat taboochoe Circuit, Tboa. F. Scott, of Muscogee, J M. Clarke, of Stewart Ocmulgoe Circuit, Thus, locks, of Greene, David A. Reese, ol Jasper. Nor thern Circuit, David W. Lewis of Hancock. J. R Suoed, of Wilkea. Flint Circuit, Stephen Elliott Jr., of Bibb, George F. Pierce, of Newton. Cowe ta Circuit, John S. W.lsoa, of DeKalb, John D. Stall, of Fayette. Cherokes Circuit, Turner H. Trippe, Win. H. Stiiea, of C«m. Mr. Cox moved that persone from counties in which delegatee have been appointed, but who are not in attendance be ent tied to Mate in th* Convent 00, which waa lost. Mr. Lewis moved that the countioe be cabled for the purpose of enabling the delegatee to preeent any oral or written eUtomema they night {desire to lay before the Convention, which waa adopted. Pending thocaH of the counties, Mr. Hoyt moved an adjournment Uli 'o-naorrow morn* at 8 o’clock, which waa adopted; and after ' pra)er by the Right Rev Stophen Elliot, Jr., the Proakent announced the Convention ad journed WWiwWef. 8 o’efae*. Jaff 9tk 1851.—The Convention met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Rev. Dr. Church. On motion of Dr. Church, the delegatee id pointed by ’be Georgia State Baptist Conven twin were invited to uke seats in ibis body, and Tboa. Stocks and C. M. Irvin, came for ward and enrolled their names On motion ot Mr. South, the Ladies were invited to attend and witness the deliberations as the convention. Mr. Vaoon on tbo port of the Baker connty dakgtuon presented a document, which on hie melton. was received and referred to the aommittoo of Twenty Tw a. The Convention proceeded with the uedoishod buemesa of yoetofday. to wit: the call of tbo countioe. The President read to c*e Convon ion, a pa per embodying a system of Common Schools, which, oo aouon, was referred to the commit tee of twenty two. On Boiioi of Mr. Reese, leave was granted to the committee of twenty two. to ait during the toasters of the convention. Mr. Bigham read a letter from Julius M. Patton. Eeq.. Taoasurer of the State contain iag SiaUeticai information, in regard to the proaoßi syotem of Common School* in Ger gta. which, on motion, was referred to the com mittee of twenty two. Mr. Hell rood to the Convention a letter from the Hon. George R. Gilmer, which, on meuon, was rainmd to tbo Comauuoo of twenty <wp. On motion of Mr. Hili, the Rev. Otis Smith, was invited to take a seat in the convention, 8 8 a member of the Troup county delegation. On motion of Mr. Mosely, the document read on yesterday, to the convention by Mr- Lawrence. was refnrred to the committee of twenty two. The President presented to tbe convention a letter from the Rev. Samuel R. Talmage, President of Oglethorpe University, which was read and on motion referred to the com mittee of iwentv two. On motion ot Mr. Nightingale, the convention after prayer by the Rev. Dr. Hoyt, adjourned till three o’clock, P. M. 3 (TeZocA, P. M.— The Convention met pur suant to adjournment. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Mann. On motion of Mr. Bigham, Joseph T. Mont gomery was invited to take a seat in tbe Con vention as a member of Troup county delega tion. Tbe committee of 22, through their Chair man, Dr. Chnrcb, made a Report which was taken, up read, and pending the discussion thereon, tbe Convention, after prayer by Dr. Church, adjourned till half-past 8 o’clock this evening. Half past 8 o’clock, P. M.—The Conven tion met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Scott. The Convention resumed the unfinished business of the evening, to wit: the consider ation of the Report of the Committee of twen ty-two, and afier considerable discussion there on. On motion of Dr. Church, tbe whole Re port was recommitted to tne committee. On motion, the President of the Conven tion, as tlso Messrs. Smith of Troup, Hoyt of Clarke, and Pinckard of Monroe were added co the Committee of twenty-two. On motion, the Convention after prayer by the Rev. Mr. Smith,adjourned till 8 o’clock to-morrow morning. Thursday, July 10. 1851.—The Conven tion met pursanc to adjournment. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Jewett. Mr. Tidwell presented a paper setting forth a system of Common Schools, which on motion was referred to the Committee cf twenty-two. Mr. Hili, of Troup, read to the Conven tion, a paper embodying suggestions on the subject of Common Schools, which on mo tion was referred to the Committee of twenty-two. Ou motion, tbe Convention took a recess until the Committee of twenty-two should be ready to submit their report. Tne Convention reassembled,when, through their Chairman, the Committee of twenty-two made a Report, which after the rejection and reception of various amendments, was adopted as follows: BZPOBT. Believing it important to the best interest of the State, that every citizen should receive a Com mon School education, this Convention, composed of Delegates from a large msj rity of tbe counties in Georgia, af ter mature deliberation, adopts the following Pream ble and Resolutions, to be submitted to the Legisla ture : The Convention is fully convinced that the citizens of the State de-ire the establishment of a system of ComoioQ Schools, which will afford the opportunity to all the children of tbe State, to acquire such an eu ncatton as will fit them to become useful members of society. The convention is also convinced that a large and increasing number of children are growing up destitute of this education, and that such is the particular character of our population, that unless provision is made by the Legislature, this desirable object will never be secured. The Convention considers it as much the right of the poor to be educated, as of the rich to be protected in the pusseS'icn of his properly ; and if the poor man be under obligation at the call of his country to risk his life and to pour out hie blood in defence of those institutions, which secure to tbe rich man hid dearest rights and most valued p as era lona—the rich man in under obligations to contribute of his wealth, to give tbe children of his defender an education, which will enable them (oread the charter of their liberties; an educa.ion which wiP cnaole them to read the char ter of their salvation—an education which wilt enable them, by industry, to rise in society, and to take that social position which jur Republican Institutions gua rantee to all. The Convention, moreover, is fully convinced that it is the bigbeet interest of the Statu to secure to every citiien a Common School education, that the safety and stability of the commonwealth depend upon the general enlightenment ot its inhabitants, and that the amount paid by the State for the purposes of educa tion in all its department?, will be more than refun ded in the saving of expenses in the administration of justice, and in the increase of wealth and revenue, which will accrue from it. The Convention is a wire of the great difficulties in the way of the full accomplishment of a plan of uni versal Common School education in Georgia. It is conceded that some of our fellow citizens are so sit uated, that the advantages of education cannot be ex tended to then, without effort and without some ad ditional expenditure. But the Convention maintain, chat it is the important object ot Government to se cure to th* citizen the advantages, which be cannot obtain, without the aid of Government, and that the Slate is under as much obligation, to call upon the citizens of the more favored portions ot her territory, to send the light of knowledge to the children in the mountain coves, or scattered over pine barrens, as she is to call her hardy mountaineers, or her patri otic eons of the seaboard, to leave children and homes, in the defence ol her frontiers. And the Convention is convinced that the difficulties, which have been supposed to exist, in adapting a universal system of Common Schools to the State, are far less formidable than is supposed by many. The Con/eutico cannot doubt that ths State may be laid off into districts, so arranged.nut a School can be maintained during a portion of the year in each It is fully puxsuaaed that a system can be adopted, which will apply Co the less favored, as well as to the more favored portions of the Slate, and that the ex pense attending its adoption will not be so formidable as many now apprehend. The Convention be'ieves that by the establishment of a department of edueati n and the appointment of a permanent and suitable Superintendent to preside over this department, a system of Common School instruction may be devised ami oo carried into effect that within a reasonable lime, every child in the State may be taught to read and to write. The Convention, therefore, earnestly recommend to the Legislature, the establishment of a Bureau of education and the appointment ol some individual, who is acquainted with the subject ol ed ucation, and who will devote his who e time to carry into effect (he system of Common School education, to bo adopted by the Legislature, upon the following plan: One school at least shall be organ.zed and taught in each county in Georgia, at sucu place o< places as the selectmen may deem beet, in which school or isaoois the children of all the citizens of the county between the ages of 6 and 16 sba'l be taught free ol charge at least tour months in a year. 2. Said school or schools, snail be under the direc tion of three selectmen chosen biennially by the qualified voters of the county, and the selecfren shall be authorized and required to lay eff the coun y into as many school distiicu and o< such dimenn. ns a (hey may think the wants of the people demand, and the selectmen shall furnish injunction both to the districts where it is practicabls to establish schools and where it is not, upon the itinerating plan or any other that they may think proper, and shall also make a report annually tothe superintendant of schools who shall be appointed lor the term of two y oars by the Sen. Axademacus. 3. Suiisble school-house* shall be provided and located y the selectmen, and furniihed with such apparatus and fixtorts as in the opinion oftbeselect men, the circum*iances of each school district may demand. 4. The fund* which each county respectively shall raise by taxation, eball be codec led by the county cotlectors and (Mid into the county treasury subject to th/taaft of the selectmen who shall make an annual re ion to the Superin’enjant of the amount oi funds raised in the county, mode of disbursement, Ac.) Ac. 5. The sum off —shall be set apart by the Lagiriatore of the State, which io connection with the p»x>r school fund shall constitute a common •cbool fund, the interest only of which shall be used for the purposes oi common school education. The interest of said funds shall be paid annually to schools ac co* ding to the number of pupi’s rateably; provided, however, no school shall receive any portion of the funds unle£» the requisition of the law be complied with, and should the amount distributed by the State be found insufficient tor the specified purpose, then the selectmen shall levy and collect a las in each county respectively iu the manner before specified. 6 The duties of the Superintendent shall be pre scribed by the Legislature, aud his sa ary fixed by the sane body. A?«so/rcd, That a Commit:ee of three be appoint ed by the i enventioa, whose duty it shall be, to prepare an argument illustrative of. and in support of the recommendations of this Convention, which argument snail be a part of the action of this body and shall accompany the same. Resolved, That we recommend to the Convention to appoint a Committee of three r o present the acuonjof the Convention before the next session cfthe Lswm lature. and that the Secretary of this Convention lor wardto his Excellency, the Governor, the proceed * ingssftha Convention with the request that ho pr *. •eot the same to the Legislature al its next cession. Mr. Vasosk, offered the following rewolutioe. ; I KcAx’acJ, That thia convention recommend to the ! Legislature, to mate a liberal appropriation for the f purpose of educating teachers for Occmon Schools ; I said fund ro ne placed, under the direction of the Educational board—which was adopted. Mr. Scott, offered the following r. solution which waa adopted : Resaivcd, Th t thia Convenuon acknowledge with pleasure and gratitude, the prompts? s aud acai, with which the Frees of the Stela ; has united in the cause in which wo are engaged, and that we earnestly and respect fully solicit a coed nuance of the very important t»cperatfon. <’a me won of Mr. Montgomery, the Con ven too adored the following reeJution : RaatiiL That this Convention recommend the formalkxj of Educational Association* in each county of the Stats. for tbs purpose of j the wiy set On motion of Mr. Bigham, it w.is Resolved, That the members of this Convention i are hereby earnestly requested to use diligence io commending the system adopted by Ibis Convention, to the favorable co .sideration of their fellow-citizens ; and that we also request them to collect all the in formation they can, in relation to the state ?f educa tion, and of the p pular mind in relation to it in tbeir respective counties, and furnish tlie sane to the editors < f the State for publication. The President appointed Messrs. Reese, Church and Pierce a committee to prepare an argument in favor of the recomineiida'ion of this Con»ention, the same to constitute a part of the action of this body. On motion of Right Rev. Stephen Elliott, Jr., the Convention appoin’ed ns a committee, the Hon. Eu genius A. Nisbet, Hou. Joseph Henry Lumpkin and Hon. Hiram Warner, to prepares bill in conformity with the action of this Convention, to be presented to the next Legislature. On motion o< Mr. Reese, it was Resolvei, That the Secretaries of the Convention furnish a correct and plain copy of the proceedings of the Convention for publication in the public gazettes of the State. On motion of Mr. Nightingale, (Bishop Elliott in the Chair) it was Rewlvzd, That the thanks of this ('onvention be, and they are hereby tendered to the President and Secretaries, fcr the manner in which they have dis chaiged their duties. On motion, the thanks of the Convention were re tnrnedto Mr. Arnold for the use of Cherokee Hall. On motion cf Mr. Hill, the Convention after pray er by Mr. Scott, adjounrned sine die. EuniNius A. Nitbbt, Chairman, LyTHEBj.Gu.., ? Secretarie s. Wm. H. Chamber*, \ Fatal Duel—-Death of J. W. Fro.t. We liment tc announce that the difficulties w hich have for some time eiieted, and with which the public has been made familiar throutn the press, between Mr. Frost, the edi tor of the Crescent, and Col. T. G. Hunt, one of’he candidates for the nomination to Con gress, have had a fatal tuMtrfnation. Mr Fros' fought a duel yesterday at about 1 o'clock P M., at the U. S. Barracks below the city, with Dr. Thorras Hunt, the brother of Col. T. G. Hunt. They fought, as we hear, with double barreled guns at forty paces, a.id on the second fire Mr. Frost was mortally wounded, the bullet passing th'ough his left breast, and he died within ha'f an hour. The immediate cause of offence was an altercation which took place at the Whig meet ing in Perdido street on Monday evening. It was, however, only the renewal of an ancient difficulty, arising out of the congressional elec tion last fall, wnen Colonel T. G. Hunt was a Candida's before the Whig Convention, and Judge Bullard, the law partner of Mr. Frost obtained tbe nomination. Another of the brothers of Col Hunt became then involved in a personal difficulty with Mr. Frost, and the preliminary mevtmeuts for a duel were made upon the part of Mr. Frost, but they failed. Tbe whole correspondence was published at the time and is doubtless familiar to our read ers. The ill-feeling has rankled ever since and the new canvass, in which Col. Hunt is again a candidate, revived it, produced the collision at “ The Shades,” and has ended in this lamentable manner. It has already been published that there was a meeting between tbe parlies on Wednesday, which the police interrupted, and both challenger and challenged were bound over. They disregarded the bonds, went almost directly from tbe Record er’s office to the U. S Barracks, and finally closed up this most unhappy quarrel with the death of Mr. Frost by (he hands of Dr. Hunt. In the excitement of this event, which agi tates and divides the whole city, the men's of the cause of the quarrel are hardly fit subjects of discussion. We have a profound regret for the deceased; we have more pity for the survivor. Very rare iudeed are the meetings of this sort io which the man whom fortune has made the victor does not envy the quiet of the dead. But (hough we may not, wisely or generous ly, in the midst of this excitement and sorrow, aid in reviving the angry controversies among the living of which this event is a deplorable consequence, we may pay a tribute of sincere respect to the memory of the dead. Mr. Frost was a va'uable and rising citizen, and a most estimable man. His talents were of a high order, and he had cultivated them well. In hie profession of the law he was a successful advocate, and was rising to a fine practice, which he might easily have secured but for hie predilectiou for politics, and the zeal for his party, which brought him much into public life as a popular orator, and then into the editorial profession. He wss a fluent writer as well as speaker The ardor of hie temperament led him often into controversies, wherein he main tained himself with spirit and talent. He had many warm friends, who give him the credit of being of an extremely impulsive and gen erous, as well as sensitive temperament; and (hey diplore his death as that of a warm hearted and gallant gentleman, who had the qualities and capacities to be uiefal to hie country, as he was dear to his own circle of intimates and associates.— N. O. Picayune, HtA inslaat. Sir. Chappell’* Acceptance. The Hon. A. H. Chappell has addressed a letter to the committee accepting the nomina tion as the candidate of the Union party in the Third Congressional District, from which we make the subjoined pertinent extract: “You have been pleased to advert to the fact of my having been “among the first to breast the storm of Disunion which threatened the subver sion of our Government." Gentlemen, the stand which I took somewhat more than a year ago, and which I have continued ever since to maintain, was the result of a conviction, on my part, that our beloved country was on the verge of the most dreadful convulsions, disorganization and overthrow, and that the only way to save it was, for the friends of the Union everywhere to put forth a mighty effort lor securing the pas sage, in some form, of the system of measures then pending in the Senate of the United States known as the Territorial Compromise Bill of the Committee of Thirteen. That effort was put forth, and was crowned with success—a success felt at the time, and ever since, to have been vitally important to the preservation of the Union. And notwithstanding some things in those measures which I might have preferred to have otherwise, yet it is to this day my deliber ate belief that if the measures themselves had been finally lost in the last Congress, their fail ure would have been the knell of the Union. Its fate would have been, in my opinion, hope lessly sealed, andaneariy and miserable down fall would have awaited the freest and most glo rious fabric of Government the world ever saw. But scarcely had the great danger to the Union, growing out of the increasing sectional exasper ation to which the non settlement of the ques tions involved in these measures give rise, been obviated by the passage of the Adjustment Acts, when another peril hardly less appalling started up in its place. This second petii proceeded di rectly from the extreme pertinacity with which the Dieunionists of the .South clung to their cherished o'ject of breaking up the Con federacy. Burnii g with a fiery zeal lor this object, and enraged by the enactment of the Ad justment Bids, on the anticipated failure of which they had predicated high hopes of the success of their evil designs—their next great movement was to treat the fact of the passage of these measures by Congress as constituting in itseli a sufficient ground for overthrowing the Union, and to make it the basis of their labors and machinations to that end. Happily for the country, the Legislature of Georgia had by an ticipation, made provision for promptly submit ting to the people, in their highest sovereign ca pacity, the momentous question ; what course the Stateahould take in regard to these measures'! Accordingly, the Proclamation was issued sum moning the Convention—the elections were held, and the Convention itself met. The voice of Georgia pronounced on that memorable oc casion was another great and fortunate triumph to the still deeply endangered Union a tri umph the vast importance of which can only be properly estimated by considering what would have been the probaole etale of things In this country at this moment, had the great baitle at the Polls, of the 25th of November last, gone otherwise than it did. With all the lights then and now before ur, it is not going too far to say, that the Union could not have lost that battle and lived. Let us not, however, fall Into the dangerous error of over estimating the value or mistaking the effect of the victory gained on that occasion, Ils effect was not so much to put an end to the formidable and organized warfare against the Union in Georgia, as to drive the routed disunion forcesol this State from the poet of honor, the van of battle, where they figured in the cam paign of last year—into their more natural posi tion of auxiliary subordination to the movements of South Carolina. The great struggle now going on in Georgia is, really, to seduce the peo ple from their allegiance to her and the noble platform on which she ha* planted herself, and to prepare their minds for abetting and sustain ing South Carolina in the desperate lengths to which she is expected to go in the contrary di rection. Shall any success, even the smallest, be allowed to attend this endeavor? Shall the pe. pie of Georgia, who coveted themselves with so much honor by the stand they look last year, now present to mankind the mortifying spectacle of retracing their steps and abandoning that position 1 Are they willing to imperil now, by the exhibition of wavering and reaction in their rank* that Union which they so recently saved by their enlightened and heroic patriotism at the polls ? These questions, gentlemen, must be an swered by the people, for weal or woe to the country, on the first Monday of October next. If they shall then, as I doubt not they will, lolly stand by and sustain what they did in No vember last, an opportunity will be given to the nobleold ship of the Union, freighted with the liberties and destines of America, to right her self, and ride out the storm which still threatens to overwhelm her. But, on the contrary, should Georgia then show any shrinking or reaction, who will be able to vouch for the consequence* or through the thick gloom that will overhang the future, to discern one ray of hope for the country ? I am, gentlemen, with great respect, Your obedient servant. A. H. CHAPPELL. Messrs Jno J. Gbrshah and others Commit tee, &c. The British Navioation Laws —The London Shipping Gazette, which zealously opposed the repeal of the Navigation Laws, has ever since contended that the new system was working badly for England, and now ad vocates iu abandonment. From a recent nunberof that paper we copy the following paragraph : “dir James Stirling, in his evidence, inci dentally refers to the prospect that the ship ping trade in coals will be. in some degree, precluded by the conveyance of that mineral by the rai’roads; and Mr. Lindsav says, with much earnest cot.fi fence, that “ere twenty years there will hardly be a sailing vessel em ployed between the ports of our seaboard.” We need not stop now to dispute the correct ness ol th:* prediction; we may leave it to others to judge of it; we shall draw from it the only inference of which it is susceptible, namely, tbat England must cease to have a merchant navy ; aod tUen . i ndeed> we mgv ask our old question—How is the fleet to be manned f W hen the over soa trade it in the hands of foreigneis, and the coasung trade in the hands of railway companies, the Ameri cans must necessarily rule triumphant on the ocean. I: we are not much mistaken, that time i* last approaching. What effect it may have upon u>s general commerce of Great Britain and upon her colonial dominions can scarcely admit of adoubt.’ Lol. Garnett, who was seriously injured by the falling of a tra f meat of a blasted roek some weeks sicce. has o lar recovered as to be able to resume his duties in connection with the allied MMasi, THS WEEKLY CHRONICLE & SENTINEL by william b. jonep. Xyy o DOLLARS PER ANN t T M, INVABIABIV IN ADVAKCZ. DAILY, TRI-WEEKLY A WEEKLY. Officein Railroad Bank Buildinge. DAILY >APllß.peransum (sentby mail,) *7OO TRIWEEKLY “ " J?" WEEKLY PAPER » AUGUSTA, GA.: WEDNESDAY .’IOHJiIKO .. JOLY »3. Constitutional Union Nomination* FOR GOVERNOR. H°N. HOWELL COBB CONGRESS For Ilepreaeutative from Stlx District » HON. ROBERT TOOMBS. £>» Ti&e Constitutional Union Paity of Col umb is County are requested to meet at Appling, on the first Tuesday in AUGUST next, to nominate Candidates to represent the county in tbe next Le gislature. Also, n Senator for the counties cf Rich mond and Columbia. jy23 Free Barbecue in Burke* — The Union Delegates to the Senatorial (July 4, 1851) Conven tion of JelTerson and Burke, invite the citizens ol Loth counties to a Freeßarbecue to be given at Davis’s Springs in Burke county, on the 4th SAT URDAY in July. Col. Toombs, A. H. Stzphbns, Judge Andrbws and other distinguished Speakers are expected to be present. Union Dzlzoatbb or jy6 J bffbbion and Bubkb. Discussion in filbert* — There will baa free Barbecue given at the Camp Ground in Elbert county, on Friday the IsZ day of August next, of which the people of the county and of tbe surrounding country, without distinction of party, are invited to partake. Our Carolina friends are also invited to come. Messrs. Cobb, Toombs. Stephens, Andrews and others are expected to address the people* Our Southern Rights friends of Elbert are cordially invited to procure tbeir speakers, and unite with us in a Free Discussion, or name them to the under signed committee, and they shall be invited to come. We should suggest, also, that they appoint a com mittee to aruoge with the undersigned, fair and just terms of discussion, without advantage to either party, Cxarlbs W. Christian, | Thomas Johnston, Thomas J. Hbaro, | Wm. H. Adams, John G. Dbadwyi.br, | Robbrt Hbstbb, Singleton VV. Allen, | Thomas W. Thomas, jell _ Committee. TRAVELLING AGENTS. Mr. J. D. Wells and Mr. A. P. Burr will act as Travelling Agents for tbe Southern Cultivator and Chronicle & Sentinel. Any assistance that our friends in the various counties may furnish these gentlemen, toward increasing our circulation, will be thankfully received. Mbsbrs. Bubkb A Dbming, Booksellers and Pe riodical Agents, Madison, Georgia, will also act as our Agents, and receive subscriptions for both Jour nals. Voter* of Elbert County, The responses of two of your candidates, Messrs. Houston and Thornton, in reply to the inquiries propounded to them, and a se cond article from Nancy Hart, wi I be found in this paper. Read, inform yourselves, and reflect. This is an important crisis, and you cannot too carefully guard your rights. Pay your Postage. As the reduction on pre paid letters is forty per cont., we shall adopt the practice as a matter of business of pre-paying all letters sent from this office, and must request all those who write u* to adopt the same policy. The following impromptu of a subscriber to the Charleston Mercury, is pithy and to the point: “ Precept on precept, line upon line, Pre-pay your postage, and I’ll pre pay mine I” We hope those of our friends who write us will treasure th'* couplet, and make it their rule of action whenever they write. Dr. S. W. Burnet, of Monroe coun'y, is the nominee of the Union party in the Sena to rial District composed of Bibb and Monroe counties. Z. E. Harman, Esq., is the candidate of the disunionists in the same district. David Rzad, Esq , ol Harris, has been nominated by the Union party as their candi date for Senator in the District composed of Harris and Troup counties. Col. Jas. M. Mobley and Dr. Gzoroz W. Cob* are the Union candidates in Harris coun ty for the Legislature, and Wm. B. Fuller in Fayette county. Ghzrokxb—All Hail! —Wa have a gloriously inspiring letter from an intelligent and reliable friend, travelling io the Cherokee country. There is " fire in the mountains." We are not at liberty io publish it—but we can say, that it contains nows juat as good ns the most ar ent friend of Southern Kights could desire. The tide of native Southern feeling is riling every day, and running high and atrong in vindica tion of our noble Stale from the stain oi Federal sub mission. DeKalb county went 1100 for the Unionists last year. Our friends are aang-iine ol reversing llial majority and giving the vote ol the county io Mc- Donald. Iu Elbert county the cause is going ahead finely— also in Wilkes county, Mr. Toombs' bona. Our friends expect to carry both of them. Wo would not be surprised if we not only carried Wilkes but Toombs too. — Columbae Timet. Wz are glad to see thin favorite figure—“fire in the mountains " —revived by the Umee. We recollect that the same fires were burning very brightly in ths imagination of the Times last summer, and we had supposed, after their sud den extinguishment iu November, tbat the Times would not have the temerity to rekindle them so soon. That journal must confide largely in the credulity of its readers, to sup pose that they will honor its large drafts so soon after those of last year had been dishon ored. “ Our friende ” must possess a v ery sanguine temperament to persuade themselves into the belief that they could carry the counties of De- Kalb, Elbert and Wilkes—and last, not least, “ Teemks toolt was certainly vary unkind in those “friendi" of disunion, to practice such a cruel hoax on the Times. They are a ware that th* bellows of their organ is inflated with every little breath of a favorable report, and they should not makii it the vic ins of such wanton erue'ty. The advocates of secession in Alabama contend (ha if South Carolina sti-uld secede, it will be the duly of Alabama to secede also”— and that if the general government should at empt to enforce its laws afer the secession of South Carolina, *• it will likewise be the duty of Alabama to resist such at tempt by force.” The result of this is, that Alabama has not the right to think and act for berse’f— must be a mere appendage to South Carolina ! South Carotins is the great Si* Oracle ! Whea she opens her mouth let no dog bark! Whatsoever she does, Alabama must do —and wheresoever she may go, there Alabama roust go also! lathis not a moat reprehensible and degrading doctrine to teach free Aiabamians? And yet the men whi teach it, and openly advocate it. call themselves Stite Rights men, and say they belong to the State Rights party ! Tue right of South Carolina to command, and the duty of Alabama t? obey, is glorious Slate Rights doctrine, sure y !— Alabama Register. There is much food for reflection for the people of Georgia in the above paragraph, and we commend it to their calm and d.spas donate consideration. The Dtsonioniets in South Carolina openly proclaim their purpose to secede wi-h a view to drag the other States into the vortex, that they may follow in her wake ; and their co ilborers in Georgia, McDomald, dec., are ex ceedingly desirous to have you proclaim the right of secession and give into their hands the destinies of the Slate. They do not want to exercise the right, say they; oh no, to admit that would expose their real purpose and char acter, but they only want it acknowledged This is strange doctrine, truly, in Georgia, where the right has always been openly avow ed as the proper remedy fur plain and palpa bie infractions of the constitution, except by Chablis J. McDonald, and a few of his co laborers io federalism and consolidation, who have a ways maintained the supreme power of the general government, and its right to co erce States at the point of the bay ?net. Y’et this man is now, per excellence, a State Rights man ! Well, Georgians, what think you of placing the des'.inies of year noble State, * the Empire State of'.be South,” in the hands of such a man—one who will extend to South Carolina the privilege, and right of determining your future policy T Would it not be an enviable position for you to see yourselves and your State following at the tail of the Quatdebum’s and Rhett’s! We commend the question to your consideration, with the bops that you will determine it as becomes intelligent and enlightened freemen—as Georgians—aye, as Americans. P- W. Alxxabdxr, Esq , has retired from hn connection with ths Savannah Refubtuan a» the • Assodau Enter " of that journal.— Hi, leave taking of it, patron, is a neat, appro priate and creditable address. A letter from Londom in the Boston Trave** lor. say, there i, a register kept in the Ghev Palace, in which a l our countrymen who visit the Exhibition are requeued to inscribe their names. The Hon. Abbott Lawrence's name heads the lie:. B, this register there appears to have been blteen hundred Americans, up to the Jbm, to via* the Fair. ' * Second Congreiilanil District. The Disuuionis a in the B?cond Congres sional District, have nominated Henry L. Ben ning, Esq., of Muscogee, as their candidate for Congress. This is a very appropriate and proper nomination. Mr. B. was one of the prominen: speakers of that party during the cemans of last year; was a member of the Nashville Convention; was generally under stood to belong to the celebrated ** coffin linef 9 and we think openiy advocated secession or disunion before the people. If we have not heretofore over estimated his character for manliness and independence, he will not now, like the mass of his party, skulk from his positions and attempt to shield him self by a hypocritical afiectation of love for the Union, which, we imagine, (like one of his immediate organs, tha S.’Nhne/,) hu “ hat eg at hedofghdl ittelfr The Convention that nominated Mr. Ben ding passed a series of resolutions, among wh.ch is tho following : sth. That we rejoice to find in the following reso lution of tbe Georgia Convention of last December, not only the strongest implied recognition of this right of secession, but also the express and particular re. cognition cf the propriety of its exercise in a number of specific cases : Resolved, That thu State of Georgia, in the judg ment of (his|Convention, "will and ought to resist,even (aa a last resort) to a disruption of every tie which binds her to the Union, any action of Congress upon the subject cf slavery in the District of Columbia or in places subject to the jurisdiction of Congress, in compatible with the tafety, the domestic tranquility, the rights and the honor of tha slavebolding States, or any refusal to admit as u State, any territory here after apf lying, because of the existence of slavery therein, or any act prohibiting the introduction of slaves into the territories of Utah or New Mexico, or any act repealing or materially modifying tbe laws now in force for the recovery of fugitive slaves,” and we do not think we are beyonJ this resolution when we say that if a State may exercise the right in these cases, it may exercise it in any. Thus the Convention rejoices to find the doctrine of secession proclaimed in the Geor gia Platform, the 4th resolution of which, it approves and copies as above. Let us see how this declaration comports with the charge made so recklessly by tbeir par.y against Mr. Cobb, of “denying the right of secession.” Mr. Cobb aided in laying the foundation and rearing tho superstructure of that platform, and-Aeii constructed took his stand upon it, and iiSs maintained it ever since. He is sti’l upon it, as avowed in his recent letter of acceptance. Yet, in the face of all these facts, the party persists in charging him with “denying the right of secession,’ and will doubtless continue to charge it, notwith standing the resolution of the convention of their own party, in the Second Congressional district. Again, says the Convention, in the sixth res olution : 6th. That while we can never forget or forgive the authors of’the measures which despoiled us of our share in tbe conquests of the Mexican war, which curtailed our Texas of a third of her fair pro portions—which degraded ourselves below the meanest citizen of tbe North, by forbidding us the right of traffic in our slaves—our chit fest property— on tbe common soil of the District of Columbia, un der the penally of losing them by emancipation, whilst that citizen’s charter of traffic in all of bis property, even bis mon contempluble notions was left unrestricted. Still, as Georgia, to whom we owe our allegiance, has in her highest sovereign ca pacity, decided that tho e measures did not constitute a sufficient cause to Justify secession, unless the North should fail in ‘ the faithful exercise of the fugitive slave law ; and that though not wholly ap proving, she would nevertheless abide by the series of which they made a part, “as a permanent adjust ment of this sectional c ntroversy” we will as in du ty bound, make no resistance by force or violence to tbe decision, so long as it remains the unchanged will of the sovereign State to which we have ac knowledged our allegiance to be due. How wonderfully submissive these resis tance men of yesterday, have suddenly be come ! So devoted are they to the Union,that they are willing to submit to laws which “de graded them below the meanest citizen of the North." Verily, they are the most abject and servile "eubmueionutt’ we kuow of; and yet they have the cool impudence to denounce othera as ’eubmieeioniete." But they complain that they have been excluded from the Mexican Territories. Thia is rather a strange confession to come from men who a year ago told the people if the Wilmot Proviso was net applied to these Territories, '.hat their rights to go there with their slave property would be perfect. It was not applied ; and now we are told by the same men that they are excluded. Wonderful consisten cy,indeed I Texas—“ our Texas has, in the opinion of the Convention, been curtailed of a third of her fair proportions." How unfortunate for these exclusive friends of the South, that they are not permitted to regulate the affairs of other States. T-xo* should not be trusted to menage he. affairs, although a large majority of her people cheerfully acquiesced in ths “ curtailment.” But the crowning act of deg radation is the law prohibiting the slave trade in the District of Columbia. That the people may be a' no loss to account for the present clamor against thia law, by the designing and intriguing deme, goguesof the day, we propose to submit a few facts of history, which may not be generally known, which will satisfy every impartial mind that it is a mere trick of the demagogues, in a desperate effort to make a lit tle party capital. Let us recur to the history of the country to establish this fact. Virginia contributed, to f rm the District of Columbia, that portion lying South of tho Potomac (now retroceded,) and Maryland the portion North of the river, which now constitutes the District of Columbia. Iu 1796, after the cession, Maryland passed the following law in reference to the introduc tion of slaves "for eale or to resides” “ Be it invited by the General Aeten.bly oj Ma ' yland, That it shall not be lawful from ami afier ih« passing of this act, to import or bring into this State, by land or waler any negro, mulatto, or other slave tor sale, or to rreide witbin ibis Stale; ai d any per son brought into this State as a slave contrary lo ibis ac', if a slave before, shall thereupon immcdiatelv cease to be the property of the person or persons so importing or bringing such stare within the State, and shall be free." On the 27th February, 1801, the Congress ol the United State* passed an act “concern ing the District of Columbia’’—Thoma* Jzr pzrson being then the President of the United Slate* and approving the same—the first sec tion of .vhich is as follows: " Be it enacted by the Senate and Haute of Rep retentatieet cf the l/ni'ed Stater of America in Congress aeeembled, That the laws of the State of Virginia as they now exist, shall be, and continue in force in that part of the District of Columbia, which was ceded by >he said Slate to the United States, and by them accepted lor the permanent seat of govern ment; and that lbs lawa of the Stale of Maryland, as they now exist, shall b--, and continue in force in that part of the said District which was ceded by that Slate to iho United Statea, and by them accepted as afoiesatd.” Under this law of Congress, the Supreme Court of the United Statea at the January Term 1834, in the case of Samuxl Lxe and Barbary Lzz, te. Elizabeth Lee, (Peter a Reports, 8 vol. page 44) declared the I‘lam tiffs, who had been brought into the District from Virginia, free Judge Thompson deliv ered the unanimous opinion of the court, in which, he says : "By the law of Maryland of 1796, it is declared that it shall not be lawfal to import or bring into this State by land or wale-, any negro, mulatto or other slave, for sale, or to reside within this State, and any person brought into this State ae a s ire, contrary to this act, i< a s'ave before, shall thereupon cease lo be the property of the person so importing, and shall be Gee. ‘■And oy the act of Congress, of 27th Pebru-ry, 1301, ilia provided that the laws of (he Stale of Maryland, aa they then existed, should be and con tinue in force in that part of the District which was ceded by that Stale to the Coiled States. 7be Ma ryland law cf 1796 it therefore tn force, and the pe tition ere if brought diteorly from the State of Virgi nia, into the county cf Washington, (in the District,) would under the proviatoas o 4 tbax law be entitled to their freedom.” ‘•Thue it will be seen that as early as 1801, and as late a, 1834, there was a law in force, adopted by an act of Congress, by which slaves were not on : y prohibited from being brought into the Maryland portion of the District, for sale, but were prohibited from being brought there to retide. By the act of 1850, one of the compromise acts, it is the introduction of slaves into the District as merchandize, for aa'e, only, or transportation to some other alave market, that ia prohibited. And yet, we are told that this is a esio, monstrous, unheard of violation of the rights of the South, and of the States, and of the Constitution, and anii-dem ocratic in ttscharacter. Yet Thomis Jxrrxn eon, who approved the law of 1801, was the very head and front of the democratic church. Then no State or body of men spoke of sece ding from the Union or dissolving it on account o r the passage of the act of 1801 ; nor was Thomas Jxmßsos's democracy questioned because he approved it.” People of Georgia, these are facts which the history of the country ostsblisbee beyond the possibility of a doubt. Canyon now bo at any lose to account for the clamor raised against this law t The Constitutionalist. Why don’t you epetk, Mr. Gardner ; or do you mean to play mum t Ou the Ist July you we-e called on for your authority for stating that Mr. Cobb had " de clared his willingness to have force used in such a contingency ” (as sscession) •' to coerce Sooth Carolina beck into the Union.” If you made the charge ncklesslf you have had lime to examine and fortify yourself. If you can't find the authority, coma out and <c ktuw'.edgt the etn. Editors are as much bound to correct their mistakes u Other people. Etssar Commodore Stockton* Thu distinguished officer and citizen, now a Senator from New Jersey, delivered on oration on the 4th inst., before a portion of the citizens of that State, from which we make the follow ing extract. The reader will perceive that he takes high and bJd ground in reference to the rightsand property of the South, and her In stitutions; and we hope be will not fail to re collect that the effect of the policy of the Dis unionists of the South is to strike down all such Northern men as Senator Stocktom, by their indiscriminate denunciation of the whole North and ♦ very thing Northern ; while the policy of the Corstitutional Union party is to form an alliance, with all such Northern con servatives, offensive and defensive, against al) ultraism—Northern fanaticism or Southern disunionism. This policy may save the gov ernment by the organization of a great conser vative, constitutional party, which will be able to put down the ultra factions of both sections and render them as harmless as their fanatical blusteri.ngs are gaseous. But to the extract: “Our lot has been cast in pleasant places, but wc have fallen upon evil times. At the North, a fanati cism, the wildest and most indefensible that ever swayed the passions of men, is at work to strike down all that is valuable upon earth of human liber ty, in the vain and delusive expectation of re con structing upon its ruin* some Utopian system of beati fic bliss, and of the (quality of the white and black races of men. At the South the watch fires of the revolution have been rekindled in the preparation for the defence of their homes and firesides. Groaning under the pressure of apprehended wrongs, and wri thing under the lash of constant and reiterated in sults, the men o’ the South are preparing for war, in the hope of redressing their wrongs, and avenging their insults by an appeal to the sword. Every north wind goes southward freighted with libelsand insults, and every Southern breeze bears on its wings notes of defiance and revenge. Thus two great principles, never before in the history of our race reconciled or appeased but bv blood, stand in hostile array to each other. Yet there are those who say there is no danger of a conflict—no danger of the safety of the Union. With the thunders of secession roaring along the southern coast, and the billows of insurrection breaking on the Northern shores— sure presages of a storm —they tell us there is no danger to the ship of State —that the sky is clear, and the sea is srnoo.h. But, fellow-citizens, be not lulled into a fatal security by these syren voices. Take heed—be warned by the roaring thunder and the forked lightning—that this may be the calm which precedes the tornado—a smooth and deceitful surface n the edge of a cataract. ° I dislike much to speak of the dissolution cf the Uoion. I loathe the term. But it may ccme despite of all our efforts to avert it. Therefore it may be proper for me to say a word or two in anticipation of such a result, and for the pur pose of turning tbe attention of my fellow-citizens to tbe course which New Jersey should take under such circumvU ucee. Fur one, if such a calamity should occur, I hope that New Jersey, following the dictates of duty, as well as imetest, will unite, for better or for worse, with those who are willing to abide by and resp?ct the compacts of the Constitu tion. You may depend upon it that no reliance is to be placed up jn (he faith of those who refuse to acknowledge the obligation of the common compact ol tbe present Union. If a dissolution of the Union is inevitable, then 1 would prefer that the lines of separation should be diawn along the Hudson and the lakes, ra her than the Potomac and the Ohio. 1 have no doubt thj tin such an event the North wedern Slates would unite with New Jersey, Penn sylvania, and the South. The South is their com mon customer —there is their market. The republic so constituted would have no natural repugnance to the spread of civiiizitiou and reformed religion over that portion of the continent which seems now to be but imperfectly subjected to their influence. “ Tbe po ition which would practically limit the republic at the Souih, assumed by a great Northern statesman, for whom I have the most profound re gard. and whose virtues and patriotism are belter known to no one lht>n myself, 1 cannot approve. That position is assumed under the plausible idea of Foiiting the area of slavery. Tbe assumption that would not permit the admission of a State into the Union without a restriction of slavery, is an aggres sion on the South which fiuds no warrant in the Con stitution. We have as much right to say that the population of a Stale shall be ail Protestants or all Catholics, as to prescribe tbe kind of labor to be employed by its people. We have as much right to force slavery upon a State as to interdic it. If the South shall obtain a majority in Congress, they would have as much righ: to introduce slavery into the free Stales as the North have to force tbe Wil mot poviso upoi new States. There is no such power in the Constitution. That incomparable pro duction of human wisdom nowhere gives autnority to Congress to prescribe to aa emigrant going to the public lands what kind of property he shall take with him, or what kind of property he shall not take with him. The attemp sto exercise any such au thority can only be in ide in virtue ofa htitudinarian construction of the Constitution, which wou d in vest the General Government with unlimited pow ers. The paramount duty of tbe small States con sists in restraining the General Government within its delegated limits. Because, as soon as the Na tional Government refuses to recognise the obliga tions of tbe Constitution, the smalt Si ales will only hold their sovereignties by the sufferance of their neighbors.” The Gardiner Claim. The public mind has been for some time excited with regard to the alleged fraud said to have been practiced upon the Mexican Commission, in reference to this claims, based upon the reported statements of Mr. Port, of confessions made by Gardiner to him. The whole story was a very improbable one from the first, and was only credible upon the supposition that Dr. Gardiner was insane. Mr. Port has, however, in the following let ter, to the bro’her of Dr. G., put a quietus upon the whole affair, so far as ho is concern ed : “ Nbw York, July 8, 1851. Dear Sir:—\ have just returned from the country, where I have passed a few days on a pleas ure excursion ; and great has been my snrpriaeon learning through a friend what has been published in the newspapers in reference to your brother's claim and a conversation held with me. “ I think it my duty (o dec'are to you, without an/ less of time, that every thing asserted as coming from me is a bise falsehood, and any person of common sense can easily perceive it; because who eould suppose ynur brother capable oi making me a disclosure so unfavorable to his reputation and per son ? As regaids myself, lam incapable of sup posing things to itjure my fellow-mon, and much less would Ido so with persons whom I esteem and who honor me with their friendship. With thia assurance, you are at liberty to make any use you may deem proper of this letter ; and believe me to be, as ever, your friend, who esteems you, &c. “J. A. Port. “To J. Carlos Gardiner, Esq., Washington. Although this is the anniversary of the most memorable act of secession and disunion that the word ever new, we expect to hear of more declamation against the principle of *76 against the right of a people to alter or reform their government at pleasure—than ever was hoard of before. The folly and infatuation of a Lord North caused that disunion. We have a Lord North now.— Southern Press. We insert, says the Washington Union, the above, that our readers may see how far short the editor of the Southern Press is of the Abo litionists in the capacity to desecrate the feel ings inspired by the presence of the anniversa ry of our independence as a nation. Instead of hav:ng a heart swelling with hope that tho clouds which have lowered over our political horizon may disappear, and that the sun may shine out again as it did when the Father of our Country blessed us with his par ing counsels, this croaker utters only the hsrsh sounds of secession and disunion, and compares our con dition to that of the colonies when oppressed by Great Britain. We are confident that the gallant people of the South—the descendants of the Sumters, Rutledgesand Haynes—will not feel them selves Hattered when they find that such sen timents are selected as a fit offering for them on the Fourth of J ily, and that the author of them boasts that he is selected to circul te the prin principles and views of the South. J. W. Frost, who was killed in the late duel in New Orleans, was, says the Savannah Re publican, well known in this vicinity, having resided for a year or more at Brunswick, and edited the Brunswick Advocate During bis residence in Georgia he married a daughter of John Gignilliatt, Esq , of Glynn county, after which he removed to Shreveport, Louisiana. He leaves two children, who, we believe, are now residing with their relatives in this State, tneir mother having died some years since.— From Shreveport he went to New O leans about two years ago. He there entered into a law copartnership with Judge Bullard, re cently elected to Congress frem the second district of Louisiana, but since deceased. At the time of his death, Mr. Frost was one of the Editors of the New Orleans Crescent. Mr. F. was an affectionate husband, a warm hearted and unwavering friend, and a brave and chivalric gentleman. His place will not be easily filled, even in New Orleans; and his untimely and violent death will be lamented by many friends throughout the whole country. New Books* HiSTORT OF THE EMPRESS JoSEPHISB.— Thio io a continuation of the series of admira ble historical biographies, with which the Brothers Abbott have favored the public, for the especial edification and cultivation of the yon ng, and which may be read with profit by ali classes. The subject of the present vol ume, the Empress Jobephjme. is among the moat illustrious and distinguished of the series’ and having played such a prominent part on the theatre of life, whatever relates to her cannot fail to excite a deep and thrilling inter eat. For sale by T. Richaeds & Sox. “The Gold Worshippers, or the days we live ix.— This forms number 156 of Har per's “Library of Select Novels,” no small commendation, and as it portrays the limes in which we live, and embraces a subject, which sometimes, and uoder some circums'aces, ex cites public attention in this age of gold wor ship, it should not go unread. The theme is fruitful, and serves to point many excellent morals. It may be had of Richards & Sox. We are also indebted to Messrs. Richards & Sox., for number 15 of Lossing's •* Picto rial Field Hook of the Revolution. n The Crops —From every part of East Tennessee wo hear a go«d report as to the wheat crop. The yield will be large and the grain fie. The oat crop is better than was anticipated a few weeks ago. The corn crop promises well. The people of East Tennes see have not had a batter prospect before them for Register, That Challenge 1 Our neighbor ofthe Times is anxious to create the impression that Mr. Cobb is afraid of being answered by the diunlonists. Mr. Cobb intends that his oppo nent shall answer him, or that some one shall do it who is authorized to speak for Gov. McDonald. The small fudge, that one of our townsmen proposed to canvass this district with him, may all be true. And what if it is? The calibre of both individuals is well known, and no man can suppose that Cobb felt any very serious apprehensions of being devoured in ■uch a fight as was proposed. Why did not Col quitt, or Jones, or Benning, or Iverson, propose to go with Cobb over the whole State, and speak in the name of McDonald? Mr. Ccbb might, perhaps, have considered the proposition as meant in earnest. As it was he could have had no such ideal Co* Iu mb us Enquirer, The Disunionists and their organs are ex ceedingly anxious to make the impress'on, that Mr. Cobb feara and avoids discussion, because he will not permit every man who chooses to thrust himself forward to make a speech, to discuss questions with him before the people. This is a new charge against Mr. Cobb, one which the history of his whole career puts a quietus to—and no man familiar with his cha racter, who values his own reputation for vera city, would venture so reckless an assertion. His readiness to go before the people, and his boldness in discussing all questions with which he is identified are proverbial. If the Disunionists are anxious to have Mr. Cobb met on the stump, why do they not send out their own standard bearer —their Magnus Apollo, Charles J. McDonald? Do they fear that Mr. Cobb would drag up before the eyes of the world and to his affrighted vision, the ghosts of the Proclamation and Force Bill, both of which McDonald vindicated and sup ported—of the U S. Bank, which he approved, or that of Gkobge Tussels, in whose case he so entirely repudiated State Sovereignty—or bis wild and visionary project to establish a mammoth Bank with a capital of hundreds of millions, to be owned by the Southern States? Do they fear that Mr. Cobb would drag these favorite measures of McDomald from their long resting place, and contrast them with the positions and opinions which he now pro fesses ? Such an exposure to the astonished gaze of the voters of Georgia, would be quite too much for the disunion candidate for Gov ernor, to sajr nothing of his Disunionism as proclaimed at Macon in connection with his friend Rhett, and subsequently at Nashville, all of which Mr. Cobb would lay bare with the hand of a master. But siy they, Gov. Mc- Donald will not condescend to address the peo ple! Think of that, people of Georgia Think of a man who seeksyour suffrage, v'rtually declar ing through his organs that he will not sloop to come in contact with you by addressing you, and rendering you familiar with his views on tho c e questions which so vitally affect your in terest! Have you fallen so low, voters of Georgia that it is a condescension for such a man as Charles J. McDonald, whose bungling and ignorant management of the State's finan ces while Governor, was a disgrace to the Stile ! Have you fallen so low, we repeat, that it is a “ condescension ” for such a man to address you? If so, it is high time that you should know it, that you may seek to so ele vate yourselves, that Mr. McDonald may not consider it “ beneath his dignity ” to speak to you. The idea that Mr. Cobb fears or avoids d is cussion with any man, is among the most ab surd and preposterous inventions of modern disunionism. So far from it, nothing would afford him a higher degree of satisfaction than to canvass the entire State with tho disunion candidate He is therefore, perfectly right in not entering into a discussion with any but his opponent, unless they are authorised to proclaim McDonald’s views. For with their present piebald profession of principles, he would most probably be met with a new version in every county —a plat form constructed to suit that particular locality —as changing and variable as has been the vascillating course of Charles J. McDonald —“all things by turns, and nothing long.” Sentence of Gen. Talcott. The Washington paper of Monday, contain the following report of the finding and sen tence of the late Court Martial in the case of Gen. Talcott. Findinoand Sbntbncb of ths Court. —After mature deliberation on all the evidence adduced, the Court finds the accused, Brevet Brigadier General George Talcott, Colonel of the Ordnance Depart ment, as follows: Cbargb 1. —Specification, ‘'guilty,” an I ‘'guilty* of the charge. Charo>2. —Specification, "guilty,” and “guilty” of the charge. Cmarob 3.—First specification, "guilty,” except the words therein, “and had previously reported to the Secretary of War.” 2d specification, •* not guilty.’* 3J, 4'h, sth, 6th and seventh specifications, “ guil ty,*' and “guilty” of the charge. Sbntbncb. —And the Court does sentence him, Brevet Brigadier General George Ta'cott, Coion el of the Ordnance Department, “to be dismissed the the service.” 2d. In conformity with the 65th of the rules and articles of war, the (roccedings of the General Court-Martial in the foregoing case have been trans mitted to the President of the United States. The following is the decision thereon : Executive Mansion, July 8. 1851. The foregoing proceedings of the Court-Martial for the trial of Brevet Brigadier General George Talcott having been l.tid before me, and having been by me duly examined and considered, 1 herebv confirm the same. Millard Fillmore. 111. Brevet Brigadier General George Talcott ac cordingly ceases to be an officer of the army from ibis date. In reviewing these proceedings the President has seen with regret, and feels cons'rained to notice, the irregularity and negligence which, throughout the transaction in which they originated, chara.teriaed the conduct of Brevet Colonel Huger, commander of the Fort Monroe ars*nal. The confidence naturally reposed by him in the head of his corps furnishes un doubtedly some apology for his course, but cannot justify it. The President deems it proper, particularly, to ex press his disapprobation of ail private correspondence on official b> siness. Such a practice not only pre vents the preservation of a distinct and intelligible record of any transaction, so indispensable in a Go vernment where public agents are liable to be fre quently changed, but is incompatible with the ad mitted accountability of every officer employed in the disbursement of pubfc moneys. IV. The General Court Martial, of which Brevet Mtjor General Twiggs is Pre id mt, is dissolved. By command of the President: R. J..NF.S, Adjutant General. A Simovlah Cohreßpondknc6.—Our readers will remember that, a few days ago, the Secretary of the Interior, Mr. Stuart, in a speech delivered by him at Richmond, asserted that among the eight hun dred dependents attached to his department there was not a single Abolitionist or disunionier, and that he made no distinction between Whigs and Demo erats. This declaration Las excited a good deal of surprise and caused much discussion, which, in some quarters, has degenerated into personal contests. It appears that Mr. Philip Clayton, the Second Auditor, in commenting on the t-peech of Mr. Stuart, spoke of the kev. Mr.Collin-*, a clerk in the Indian Bureau, as an Abolitionist, oral least it wra reported that be hid so spoken. Upon this the reverend gentleman addressed a note to Mr. Clayton, denying that he (Mr. Collins) is an Abolitionist, or anything like one, and complaining that he bad been misrepresented. Mr. Clayton replied that he bad Dot called Mr. Collins an abolitionist, but had only referred to the course of the latter in the Methodist Episcopal Con ference, a few years ago, when he had done all in his power to cause the separation of Bishop Andrews from his church, simply because the wife of the Bishop was a slave owner. Mr. Clayton moreover assures Mr. Collins that he has always believed that the latter, by his coune in this affair, did more iidury to the South and its institutions than was effected by any Abolit onist at the North, and that if he is not an Abolitionist he at least acts with and aids the cause of that dangerous class of fanatics. The correspondence here ended. We think that the Auditor got a little the better of the clerk, and that, if the Secretary of the Interior withes to extir pate abolitionism from bis department, bs wi.l have to offer up another sacrifice.— N. O. Picayune. Nor should he stop at the sacrifice of the Clerk; there is a prominent officer io his de partmeat, Thomas Eubamk, the Commissioner of Patents, whose abolition tendencies, as evinced by his patronage of that infamone abolition aheet, the New Yorz Tribune render him a fit subject for the guillotine of Mr. Stuart, and unless he applies the axe, the conservative men of the South will conclude that he desires to shun the responsibility.— Ed Chrqm. & Sewt. Ex-Govcraor McDonald Considers it beneath the dignity of a candidate for the Executive chair, to make public speech es. How then, did he happen to be at a barbe cue and meeting at Woodville, and how d'd he happen to make a speech there ? According to the reporter for the Republic— “Ex Gov McDonald was present and enter tained the audience for a short time with a very few appropriate remarks. He concurred wjh the gentleman who had preceded him, and de clared that by reference to his published letter of acceptance, his position might be fully known. 1 11 was not his design or intention to make pub lic speeches during the canvass, for he consid- , ered it beneath the dignity of a candidate for the Executive Chair, to resort to such means in or- : der thus to obtain his election.” i Verily the Ex-Governor descended from the dignity of his position, while he proclaimedit. He spoke for a short time, made appropriate re marks—entertained hisaudience— concurrrd with the gentleman who had preceded him, and re ferred to his letter of acceptance, for a full knowledge of his position. Are not here all the elements of a speech, such as one might natu rally have expected from him 7 The truth is, no'.witnstanding all the entertainment furnished to the audience by the ex-Governor, be made a Dilute, he knew it, he did not expect to do bet ter on any subsequent occasion ; and therefore, dignity was the platform for him. Philo-Towks. Philastbropt—“How melancholy to think,’ eaid a modern philanthropist of the senti mental school, “that so many of our fellow creatures should, under the arbitrary laws of men, be immured in prisons !” “Yes,’ replied a philanthrop e! of another class, “yes, truly ; but not half so melancholy as that ao many should be at large who de serve to be there.” Judging from the folio wing extract, ths ed itor of the Alabama Argue must be somewhat of a wag. He thus makes light cf his troubles: ‘We see tbe sheriff has advertised the Argus office for sale, during-ur absence We hope the bidders wui have a merry time of it. If the sheriff can sell it, he will do more than we ever could. Like a damp percussion cap we th nkit wffi fail to go off.” Correspondence of the Chronicle Sentinel. Educational Convention—i The Canvass in Cobb. Marietta, July 11, 1851. The Convention adjourned on yesterday. It re. commended to the favorable consideration and adop tion of tbe next Legislature a f lan for a system of Common Schools for the State. The whole proceed ings will be published in a few days, so that it is not necessary for me to give you the details of the plan recommended. There was much diversity of sentiment and opin ion a song the members of the Convention in relation to tbe whole subject. Some were of opinion that it was beat not to make any specific recommendation to tbe Legislature, farther than the appointment of a Lecturer to take ths field and address the people, and thereby stir up an interest in the cause among tbe popular masses, preparatory to taking more de cisive steps. Others again, (and they numbered a majority) were for rushing “in media res,’ 1 and bringing to bear tbe influence of the Convention upon the people and the Legislature, in favor of a definite system, such as they have concocted and presented. I sincerely hope the proceedings of the body will result in much good, for it is high time that the pub lie mind was awakoneJ and public energy directed to the all-important matter of educating the children of the State. We had come able and interesting speeches, du ing the sitting of the Convention. Among those who addressed it were Dr. Pibrcb, of Emory College, Dr. Hoyt, of / thens, Bishop Elliott, Dr. Chuboh, of the State University, and the Hon. Robert Toombs. The political horoscope betokens a Waterloo defeat to the “ aliss party” in Cherokee. Those who are well acquainted with the tendency oi public senti ment, say that the Fire Eaters will not get a majori ty in a single county in the Fifth Congressional Dis trict. In this (Cobb) county the Union party have got their candidates in the field, and they are all good men and trua; and although McDonald (the latter day State Rights man) lives here, “tbe friends of the country” say they will carry ths county. And it WMiid seem that the Disunionists are somewhat of the same opinion, for as yet they have been unable te get a rider in the Senatorial race in this District, al though they have had some two or three mounted. After the adjournment of the Convention on yes terday, the Hon. Robert Toombs, at the request of “everybody,” addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting in the Court House upon the issues involved in the present canvass. I have ever been a warm admirer of this gentleman. He is indeed my “beau ideal” of a politician. Frank, honeut, bold and elo quent, he never fails to make a deep and favorable impression upon bis audience. Upon this occasion '‘Robert was decidedly himself.” Many of tbe Fire Eater? (for they will go to hear him) looked as if they would gladly make their escape from bis withering and scathing rebuke of their inconsisten cies, had there been “no eye to see.” When exposing, in his own peculiar manner, to contempt and ridicule, their hypo:ritical conduct in this, that “they declare the South has been robbed of her rights by the General Government, and re duced to a state of degradation and inequality in the Union,” yet they process they are for “ preserv ing that Union, and maintaining that Government, 33 the source of such intolerable evil.-—an old gentle man in the crowd could <tand it no longer. He ask ed to explain. He sai! such was not h’s position— that when he said that “ the South hud been degra ded and robbed by ihe General Government of her rights, he believed what he said, and that ha was for disunion—disunion. Mr. Toombs complimented him for his honesty and frankness, and regretted that he could not ex tend the compliment to more of his party. I think that there is hope that this gentleman, and others who think with him, will yet (if they have not already) discover that they are in a foul crowd, and will come out from among them, and vote for honest men with whom they may honestly differ, in preference to those who blow “ hot and cold,” in the same breath, and “are all things to all men”—“ every thing by lurni end nothing long.” Mr. Toombs spoke about an hour. When be concluded, a man by the name of Cowart, who hails from Cherokee, and who formerly wore the prefix of “ Reverend” to his name (waeiher now or not matters but little) took he stand, and pitched and snorted for about two hours. He puffed and blowed, and labored equal to a cri| pled engine ascending an inclined plane. It was an up hili business with him —and after he had spoken about an hour, he looked and acted for all the world like one who had done something mean, and he was conscious the world had found it out. lie evidently felt very uneasy horn an apprehension that he would be used with “gloveless hands” when Toombs came to rej io. When in formed. however, by that gentleman that be should take no notice of his speech, Mr. Cowart breathed freer, and felt more comfortable- He reminded me very much of a character described in a piece of poetry 1 once heard, and which run somewhat in this wise— •• A great big bull come down the meadow; He raised his head and pave a bellow. He pawed tbe dirt in the heifer's faces, And linn ” But enough ; this is a very simple and truthful de scription of the Orator and his effort. I see that Governor McDonald declined address ing his fellow cit zens at the Woodville meetin/. Prudence and discretion, Governor, are said to be the better part of valor. You had best keep your head in, 1 reckon, or ycu might have to answer some very ugly questions from tbe stump in relation to “State sovereignly” and “secession,” as you un dorstood them in days of “ Old Lang Syne, 33 when you end Dougherty didn’t look through the same spectacles. And as questions are the order of (be diy, Governor, be so kind as to inform a voter if in your opinion a State can commit treason and reb el ion against the government oi the United States? If such is not now your opinion, did you not once think so, and have you not thus, or in substance ex pressed youiself in the Georgia Legislature ? If yea, when did you change that opinion ? I apprehend some of the “Old Stagers” who were present with you, and spoke at the Woodville meeting can refresh your memcry upon this point, provided you are not clear. In due time, Messrs. Editors, you shall hear from me again. Chebokeb. Union Meeting In Walton* A portion of tbe great Constitutional Union party having assembled in the Court House, on motion of Major D. K. Walker, the Meeting was organized by calling Col. Jackson and Maj Scott to the Chair and T. A. Gikbs requested to act as Secretary. Hon. Junius Hillyer then, in an able and ratriotic address, entertained the meeting lor an hour and a half. On motion, appointed one from each district, to select two delegates from each district, and four from the county at large, to mee' with the Delegates of Clarke, at Snow’s Mill, on the 25tb mat , io nomi nate a su'tablc Candidate to represent this Senatori al Dis'rict. The committee having been appointed, retired, and after a short time reported the ioilowing gentlemen as Delegates— Mountain District: R. F. Breedlove, J. M. R. Moore, J. P. Snow. Richardson’s District: P. S. Colley, B. M, Harris. Biassingaim’s District: B. Blassingaim, J. P. F. Smith. Social Circle District: B. Scott, G. Malcomb. Allen’s District: W B. Brown, W. 8 Ivy. Town District: J. T. Grant, P. G. Morrow, W. J .Hill, D. H. Walker. Brook’s Dietri3t: D. Reed, L. H. Cooper. Brookin Arrow District: R. Bird, A. R. Cowin. Buncoiub District: J. D. Baker, E. Hanis, W. Fennedy. Vinegar Hill District: S. C. Berson, C. Sewell, jr. Brandy’s District: A. Tanner, jr.. R. Mvyfield. Cut OH District: J. R. Thon pson, M. A. I> man. On motion, the Report was adopted, and the De legates empowered to fill vacancies; and should not all the Delegates be present in the Convention, those in attendance are required to cast the full vote of all the Delegates. On motion of Major D. H. Walker, Resolved, That the Constitutional Union Par ty of Wallen most heartily approve es tbe action of tie Constitutional Union Convention, mre af firming the action of the Convention, adopting the Georgia platform and the nomination of the Hon. Howell Cobs, a Candidate for Governor, and we will use all honorable exertions to secure his election. Resolved, That we most cordially approve of the nomination of our fellow citizen, tbe Hon. Junius Hillyer, as the Candidate for the6thCongressional District, and that we will use all honorable means in aiding bis election. Oi motion cf J. W. Ber<?on, Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the Chairmen, and countersigned by tbe Secretary, and forwarded to the Southern Ban ner and Chronicle & Sentinel for publication. On motion, adjourned to meet on the firs’ Tuesday in August, at which time the Union party of Wal ton arc requested to meet to nominate Candidates for the Legislature. W. H. JACKSON, ) . J. SCOTT. 5 Chairmen. T. A. Gibbs, jr., Secretary. Meeting of tile Constitutional Uniou Party. According to previous notice, a portion of the Constitutional Union Paity of Richmond County, met in the Court House at Augusta. On motion, Col. Micheal F. Boise) tir was called to the Chair, and L. L. Antony requested to act as Secretary. ’1 he mee ing being organized, Col, Henry 11. Cumming offered tbe following resolution, which was passed: Resolved, That the members of the Constitution al Union Party, in the different diatrictsof Richmond County, be, and are hereby req jested to meet «t their court grounds, or other convenient place, and appoint four delegates from each district to meet in Augusta on the first Tuesday in September next, to nominate two candidates to represent tbe County of Richmand io the House of Representatives of the next General Assembly. Col. Wilbam T Gould offered the following resolution, which was passed : Resolved That tbe name delegates be authorized to take such steps in concert with t e Constitutional Union Party cf Colombia County, as may be deem ed advisable, to nominate a candidate tor Senator of thia district. On motion of Col. Milledge the proceedings of the meeting were ordered to be published in the Chronic e & Sentinel. On motion the meeting adjourned. M. F. Boixclair, Chairman. L. L. Antowt, Secretary. Meeting in Taliaferro* At a meeting es a portion of the Coastitutionai Union party of Taliaferro county, at the Court House this day, after previous notice, on motion of J. J. Moore, Esq., J bn Chapman, Eeq., was called to the Chair, and Walter P. Grier was requested to act as Secretary. The object of the meeting having been stated to be the choosing of three delegates to repre sent Taliaferro county in the Convention to be held at Sparta, on tbe first Monday in August, for tbe pur pose of nominating a candidate for tbe 7th Congrea eional District, it was, on motion, Resolved, That the Chairman appoint a commit tee of seven to report the names of three suitable del egates to the meeting. The Chair appointed James Edge, Wm. N. Guan, John J. Moore, Geo. L. Bird, Francis A. Billinga lee. Gilbert Kent and Josiah Tilley, to constitute that committee. The committee reported t> the meeting as suitable delegates, John J. Moore, John Chapman and John L. Bird, and the meeting unanimously confirmed the repoit. Upon motion of Gilbert Kent, Eaq., it was Resolved, That die delegates appointed should have tbe power of filling all vacancies in their num ber. Upon motion of John J. Moore, it was Resolved, That the proceedings of tbe meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and be cent to the Chronicle & Sentinel, with a request for their publication. Tbe meeting then adjourned sine die. Jon* Chafmax, Cbairmaa. Waith P. Gaiaa, Sec’y, A negro woman was relating her experi ence to agapingcongrejation of color. Among other thing, she .aid she bad been i n heaven Ooe of the servants asked her: "'Sister, you ace any black folks in heaven f ■On! get out—’spose I go in ds kitchen , when! was dar t” To the People of filbert County. Fellow-Citizens: lam called upon by a large number of you, to give through the Chronicle 8f Sentinel, “plain answers” to cer tain questions, relative to the political iss• the day. Believing that you ought to be n. < informed of the views and opinions upon ad important questions, of those who seek to re present you in the legislature, let me siy that I cordially approve of tha mode which hire been adopted to reach that end, and do mo»t cheer fully obey the call. The first question seeksan opinion upon the report and resolutions, adopted by the Georgia Convention in December last I have no hesi tation in saying that that report, and thoaa ree oluliona meet my entire approbation; and it is my firm bdief, that they constituted tha proper action for Georgia to take in the premi. ees. In the second place, my belief is sought, as to the truth of the following language, held by the so called Southern Rights Convention which met in Milledgeville, on tbe 28th of May last. “By the acts of the late Congress, known as the Compromise measures, tbe Southern States, being a minority in Federal numbers, have been deprived, by high hand, of all their interests io the Territories acquir ed from Mexico, have been degraded from their condition of equality in the Union, have been forced to surrender Territory, unques tionably and legitimately their own, to the use and enjoyment of the hireling States.” My answer is, that I do not believe thia lan guage to be true. Thirdly, It follows from my foregoing an swers that I am in favor of peaceable acquies* cencein the measures of settlement. By the fourth question, the inquiry is made, whether I approve, and would therefore advise or sanction the course indicated in a resolution passed by the Nashville Convention, over which Charles J. McDonald presided, which resolution is as follows: “ Resolved, That io view of these aggressions, (meaning the (Joinpromise measures of the last Congress) and those threatened and impend ng, we earnestly recommend to the sla,e-hoidingStates to meet in a Congress or Convention, to be held at such time and place os the States desiring to be re presented may designate, to be composed of double (he nutnoer of their Senators and Representatives in the Congress of the United States, entrusted with full power to deliberate and act, with the view and intention of arresting farther aggression, and if possible, of restoring the Constitutional i ghts of the South, and if not, provide for their future safety and independence.” I do not approve this resolution, and con sequently, would neither advise nor sanction the course recommended by it, to (he slave, holding States. Indeed, it is my opinion, that the legitimate consequence of its adoption* would be a dissolution of the Union. Both reason and experience will bear me out in the tbpse-tinn, that organized bodies, such as the resola’inncontemplates, in times of high poli tical excitement, are the very worst enemies of government. To the fi■ th question my reply is, that I con sider myself connected with the Constitutional Union Party; and with that Party, 1 am now acting, by endeavoring to promote the election of Mr. Cobb and Mr. Toombs. It is* more over, my settled purpose, whether elected or not, to atand by it, at all times, in support of (he Georgia Platform, which, in my judgment, is the best plan, that we can adopt to pre serve the Union of the Slates and the liberty of the citizens Fifthly: It is manifest, from what I have al ready eaid, that I am opposed to all further agitation of the slavery question, provided the compromise measures of the last Congress are fairly carried out and enforced. Lastly, 1 am satisfied with, and willing to abide by the Union as it is. In tha remarks prefacing the questions, pro pounded to the candidates, I find the belief ex pressed “thxt the safety and peace of the Union are threatened and endangered by the efforts of ultra men at’he North and South.” Such is my own opinion, and lei. me add, that I be lieve our security depends upon the triumph of the Union Party. It has heretofore been the custom of parties, to define their line of policy. Under tbe present state of affairs, it was the solemn duty of both parties to reveal to the people their intentions, both in reference to the past and the future. This, the Constitutional Union Pa: ty have done In the face of day, they have told the country that they are wining to ac quiesce in the measures of settlement. They have likewise cast their eyes to the fu ture ; and bearing in mind the North has made hostile demonstrations against our rights, they have boldly and fearlessly met her on every one of her grounds of attack, and openly de clared their opinions, as to the proper ac tion of Georgia, upon the consummation of any one of her threatened aggressions. Thei® is no room for cavil or doubt. The Southern Rights party have* on tbceih er hand, paraded before the country a series of wrongs too grievous to be borne by freemen, and yet have not recommended a single reme dy. They are as s lent as the grave, as to whether they will acquiesce in the late cattle* ment or not. They have declared the doctrine of Secession, but have failed to designate a single instance wherein it would be right and proper for the people to exercise it. And yet, after this unsatisfactory exposition of their principle, they come before the country, and with unblushing effrontery, ask a people, zeal ous of their rights, to put them in power. “ , ■■ .... c an things be, And overcome us like a Summer’s cloud, Without our special wonder?” Is a party, that will not trust the people, wor thy to be trusted by them ? Aie we not au thorized to ccuo'ude that they meditate ms chief? Concealment is strong evidence of a guilty purpose. Their real designs, depend upon it, are masked under false professions. To lull suspicion, they express unbounded love for the Union. But, 1 ask you, is it not taxing our credulity too much, to require us to believe that they are sir.cere, waen the de claration had scarcely died upon their lips, (bat they had been robbed and degraded by the Government of the Union? Njdo but the servile and craven hearted will ’‘kiss the? rod that smites them” or “hug the chains that; bind them ” It is, therefore, charity to them/, to suppose, that, if they should get the power, their firs', act would be to strike fo/r v hat they conceived to be equality in the Union, if possible, otherwise, independence out of it. Their silence upon this subject may be just ly regarded as the result of policy. It remains to be seen whe herihe people of Georgia will put power m the hands of a party whose chief merit consists in their ingenuity to deceive the country. Very respectfully, your obedient servant. B C. Houston. f To the Legal Voters of Elbert County-. Fzixow citizkss: I have been requested by. a number of the people of Elbert county, to* a give my opiuions to the public, through the - columns of the Chronicle 8f Sentinel, on the) & political questions now dividing the people of e Georgia. Recognizing, as I do, your right to '• obtain full and certain knowledge concerning a the opinions entertained upon all subjects of il public interest, by those who ask, at ye ur hands, 8 a ieat in the Legislature, I cheerfully respond to the call. - Io the first place, lam desired to say whether I approve the Report and Resolutions adopted by tbe Georgia Convontion in December laat ' Let me, in reply, assure you that I have, on r all fitting occasions heretofore, expressed tny . approval of, and acquiescence in, the action of that Convention ; and it is my opinion that tho ( course pursued by that body, was the proper action for Georgia to take in the premises. It shall have my cordial support; an dI do hope for the sake of the Union and the peace and '■ quiet of the country, that the verdict of the* people—expressed through their delegates on* that occasion—mar never be disturbed or va*- tied, either by aggressions from the North or ultraism at the South. Secondly: lam questioned as to my opinion of the troth of the following language, held by the late Southern Rights Convention, to wit z 11 Bv tbe acts of tbe Isle Congress, know, es tbe Compromise Measures —the Southern Steles being fa a minority in federal numbers—have been deprived,, by high band, of all tne'r interests in the territories, acquired from Mexico; bare been degraded freatu their condition of equality in the Vnion ; bare beam forced to surrender territory, unquestionably aadlfe gitimately their own, to the use and enjoymeoLof tho hireling Sta es.” I do not believe that thi’ language properly characterizes the Compromise Measures. My opioion respecting them, ia properly set forth io the Report cfthe Georgia Convention, when that body declared that *■ Georgia at least finds in it (the Compromise) matter for objection and matter for approval.” But I believe fur ther, (to continue the language of the Report) that “ it is not on this more than on any other occasion, the part of wisdom or of pa'riotismr to subject legislative acta under review, to the rigid test cf yielding either the full measure of right, or the fall fruition of anticipated bene fit.” And I also believe that Georgia may consistently with her honor, abide by tbe gen eral scheme of pacification contained in the measures of the late set'lement. Thirdly: From what I have already said, I am of coune opposed to any measure of resistance and re dress for the past. The fourth question seeks to know whether 1 ap prove, and would advise or sanction the course re ccmmeaded by the following resolution, passed by the Nashville Convention: II Retailed, That in view ol these aggressions (meaning the Compromise Measures of the last Con gress,) and those threatened and impending, we ear nestly recommend to the slaveholding States to meet in a Congress or Convention, to be held at such time and place as the States desiring to be represented may designate, to be composed cf double the number of their Senator, and Represen tad rev in tbe Congreaa of tbe United States, entrusted with fall power to de liberate and act, with the view and i otention of ar resting further ajrgreaaion, and, if possible, of re storing the constitutional rights of the South, and if not, provide for their future safety and independ ence.” Inasmuch as I do not approve of this resolution, I would neither advise nor sanction the coune recom mended by it. It is my belief that the time haa not yet arrived, and 1 Hunt it never may, when the South will be justified in resorting to this extraordinary means in defence of their rights. The fifth question requires me to designate with which of the two partiea, now organized in Georgia. lam connected. To thia my reply ia, that, bav.ng every confidence in the principles which I have al ready avowed in my foregoing answers, and believ ing that the Constitutional Union Party is based upon those principles, and designed to carry them effectu ally into practical operation, I consider myself con- D«cted with it. lam acting with that party now ; I expect to aid in euauiniag its principles by my vote » Octatar j and ft b bjt iatwic* ia caaiaac W M)