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For Ike Chrouaue & Sentinel,
Judge Kiilyer in Konyih.
Cidiiimi, FoHevfM (Jo., Ga., i
Jul> *> I-, )
Mr. Editoh:—W* were honored )cslerday with
ft vi-it. Irotn Judge Hillyer, wtio gave us * reie
speech in tiio Court-house. It wa- u kind of
Union Togalo Secession-Democratic uffr. I shall
not attempt to sketch it in full to you r reader*, be
cati-e no mortal pen can do it full justice. No
aundidale ever before delivered a sjwcch under
circumstances more <li*tro**iugly disheartening to
Ins aspiration* I undertake to say that there wa»
not one voter, in an uudieneeof two hundred, who
ay input In rod with the npeakar. The fire eating
democracy curse and ah sc him for abandoning
them in ISM, and g dug after Cobb, Toombs, Ste
phens uni the Union; Bud the Uuion men con
temn and despise him for apostatizing from them,
and muting with tiie Nashville Convenlionists,
headed by that arch-winy of the Compromise
and the Union, ii-r eiiell V. Johnaon. He has
thus placed h : • Id way bt ween thetwocon
tending hosts, and the ides of October will And
him politically annihilated by the cro-a-flre from
their batteries! So very lame and disjointed was
the sj>< cell, there is not a school-boy in the Sixth
District, whose father Inn taken a newspaper for
the past three years, who could not suocessfuily
P have replied to it and overturned it. No person
’ replied, however, because no person pU that a re*
■a piy was necessary. The speech answered itself
and effectually killed off the speaker, so far as this
county is concerned.
The principles of the Inaugural address of Gen.
Fierce were cxlolle I, bnt the Judge candidly ad
mitted he did not understand the policy of the
President'll appointing free-soiicrs and abolitioo
ists to office. Neither could Col. Hulsey, the con
sistent and powerful ex-editor of the Athens
Banner, understand the course of the President
in this regard; and when he commenced throwing
hot shot into the administration on account of the
promotion of secessionist* and abolitionists to
office, over the heads of ths Compromise-Union
men of the country, this some Judge Uillyer de
termined fur onoe to he liberal, unloosed his purse
I , string-, and helped to pay Col. Hulsey |4,600 for
the limner, pros* and IDtnrea—tiina silencing the
truth by muxxllng that j lUrnal from making fur
ther disclosures to the people of the Sixth District,
on the - übjoct ol tiie decided abolition tendencies
of an administration, which no true, honest and
conscientious Southern man can defend.
He lugged the fire-eatersto receive him bock in
to the w gwamof the “ re organied;” told then, in
fi rci tislly, that though they hud solemnly resolv
ed at the Ntoll vile Convention that they would
not affiliate wi.li the Democratic party, or join with
any party, in the North, in nominating a candidate
for the Presidency; yet, they hud beat him in the
race to Baltimore—that ho had now arrived, and
he trusted they would not have the heart to pro
scribe him, or act hurehly towards him. He abus
ed Northern Whigs in general, and ScottancfSew
ard in particular; could not brook tbe idoa of
L Scott’s getting into possession and controlling the
Government, backed, us it was supposed tie would
have been, by Seward. Yet it was all right, and
orgar.i/. --I democracy f»r General Pierce to consort
and fraternize with the Van Borens, MeLeliands,
King*, Ifie-. Hnlletts, ft id otnne genus, and con
feron il.em <V let appointments, and the fattest
and moat important positions within the gift of the
Executive. According to his logic, such acts as
these ought greatly to endear I’ierec rind Northern
Democracy to the slaveholders of Georgia and tho
South. He averred that Northern Democrats
were all s nml on tiie slavery question ; and that
the universal Whig party in the nou-elavoholding
States wuro just the contrary. He gnvo two inatuu
cos in proof of tho latter proposition in tho por
aonsof Millard Fillmore and Daniel Webster,both
of whom lie declared to be. freosollors. Ho hud
certainly not honrd that Webster was dead, and
that no danger should bo apprehended of him
mnc, admitting that, in life, ho was infected with
free soil sentiments, which Judge Hillior, and
everyothcr mun, not n time-serving demagogue,
knows to bo false. I understood Fillmore and
Webster to be opposed to tho extension ol tho
area of slavery outside of Texas and rur Mu icon
acquisitions. Mr. Webster distinctly nmiuunccd
that the contract with Texas ought to bo strictly
carried out, and should be, so far as his voico and
vote were concerned ; that is that thrqp or more
Bian.s should ho hereafter carved out of Texas,
and should he admitted into the Union, with sla
if . very, provided, tho people making application for
admission should previously have so determined.
And in the hills establishing territorial govern
ments tor New Mexico ami Utah, it is “ nomina
ted in the bond” that tlioso torritoriea shhll bo ad
mitted into the Union as Stntos, with or without
slavery, just as tiie peoplo may determine, and Mr.
Webster advocated tho passage of tiie compro
mise measures, and announced his intention to
vote for them, but went into tho Dopart
. meet of Hluto before tho bills wero put upon
their llnul passage. And Millard Fillmore ex
hibited Ids mind oil tho question in approving
, lug tho Compromise by signing tho hills and thns
lin king them the law of tho land. And yet Fill
more and Webster were free-soilers! Where, I
ask, is the treosoilcr who lain favor of carrying
out the contract with Texas, stipulated in tho ar
ticles of annexation I who is in favor of tho ad
mi 'ion of any other Slate, whether carved out of
Texa ■ or the Territories of Now Mexico or Utah,
with a cla so tolerating slavery I Where! Cass,
Biiahanan, Pierce, Fillmore, Wobator, all, occu
pied the same ground on tills aubjoot—all oppoaod
to the extension of tho limits of slavery into any
territory now free ; but all in favor of the contract
with Texas and the stipulations iu tho Compro
mise, ami, therefore, none of them wero free-soil
ers. The Judge was extremely faulty in hisclaasl
fleation of men; for if correct lit) makes Cass,
Buchanan, Dickinsou and Pierce all free soilors,
along with Fillmore and Wobstor, and all equally
unreliable, bo far ns the South is concerned. He
had not, 1 presume, read 01, or had forgotten, the
coal lions ol democrats with abolitionista in Ohio,
Massachusetts, Connecticut, and other Northern
Pistes: at least ho failed to mention those to cor
roborate liis general and sweeping asaervoration
Xhai Northern Democracy was sound and trust
worthy in refo-e- ce to the “ peculiar institutions”
of the Southern States.
Those who ontortain the opinion that n State
ha 1 tho conatltnUonnl risrht to accede peaceably
from the Uuion, might, ho said, continue
• till to buhl it. It was a mere matter of opinion
•ny how, to the unrestricted enjoyment and exer
■lm of which they were entitled. Iloannounovd
that State Rights men might defy and apit upon
the legislation of Congress, whou, In their opinion,
it was unconstitutional, injurious, or oppressive ;
•hut when U corn la spoke, as sho had twice done,
80. in reference to her acquiescence in, and adhcalou
to the tVmpromise, as a flnnl adjustment of the
Slavery agitation, they, as loyal and patriotic States
K jjhta men, were hound to respect and submit to
her mandate I This i« an interpolation on the
doctrines of the FnleraUet, the writings of Mar
•hall, Kent, tire speeches of Webster, ttie great
expounder, the messages and proclamations of
Jackson, and in tact of all the conatitutionai law
at: I political philosophy I ever read, heard of, 01
dreamed of bes 're. Tile doctrine 'hat a cilieen of
Georgia may defy and apit ttpon the legislation of
t’ 'tigress, when unconstitutional nud oppressive;
kaud is bound by that of hia own State, wlien equal
ly oppressive and violative of hie rigid*, is a logi
m i-* ea'. ud legal solecism *o monstrous iu ita dimen-
Erßp aiona and tendencies as to strike every man as bc
ing supremely ridiculous and absurd. I had been
taught to believe that a cltlxen ot Georgia owed al
legiance t*><h to tire Government of Georgia and ol
tbc United States, and that this was elite from, and
binding on him, at the same in all places,
and under all circumstance*; and that if either
[ traus/v tided its powers, and failed to fulfill the ob
jcci* of its creation, he had the natural inherent
right to throw it ot), to revolutionize it, and pro
vide lor h'ui.-.lf new safe-guards for tho protection
of hi* life, liberty an property.
The J i.lge proved very conclusively (to himself)
that Mr. Jenkins was not a Uuion in n in lS.Vi.but a
Whig, an ! opposed to the election of Scott to the
| ftaaM.-i.cy i lie lid uot coodeocond Vo mention the
B*tu«»!’ ILruohol V. Johnson, or iho Convention
(that }• »• him forth as the Secession candidate for
Govemv of Georgia. I cannot tell why this
glNngeom -s„ n, in a democratic speech, ocenpy
| ing two hours in Iho delivery. Tho Judge's an
s ditor- did expert him to say something in
I favor of t'ol. Johnson, though it might only be to
I befoul them that his candidate expressed himsell
Slaving, in December, ISSO, “u tnoet ihoruujh
l " for him and “tit viola I'nion pacl,"
■tho had any li.m d iu erecting tlic Georgia Flat
■farm ’
■ He dosed in appealing to Union Democrat* aud
■Mtrix.c Whigs to go with him iuto the democratic
k ■rig*.::... assuring them that, though their and
' had been grievous to the “ re-organiaed
that th iugh they and he had voted the Tugalc
Jpk< t. c\en o/iir the Baltimore Couvontion, yet.
their Southern Kighta brethren would receive
tlic will, open arms, .jaws 1) and forget aud for
g;\» the p..-t! that they would not be dealt with
f r ',r ; tiu'.i; hut be admitted, at oooe, into tuli
feiiow-t p and allowed, in future, a full participa
tion in liie hotiora of office aud the emolnmeuta of
victory!
1 ate thus given you, Mr. Editor, au imperfect
out ine of the point* touched on by the Judge iu
tin' harangue. If it iss objected that I have given
a rat:, . tig statement, 1 answer, it was a rambling
*pe'c:i; and to follow my iteer 1 must necessarily
plow crooked furrows!
Ja igv Hi yer slitters himselt that he ia making
pe, -e, perhaps has made it, with the Southern
Bights party. In this, he is most amazingly de
ceived. l ey, to a man, demise him in their
bearts; and will never again support him tor office
unless he be a choice between evil*. 1 speak
especia'ly in reference to the county of Foray th.
More it veterate fee inga ot hatred and ill will’ob
tain here betweeu the two wings of the old Demo
crate party, Mian ever existed between the old Dem
ocrats and Whigs; aud the Southern Bight* paity
stand pUljttJ, If a resolution, nner a fain to tvp
p- rt y Chion man for office t Present anomosi
tie* can never be healed; aud the same state of
things exist* generally all over Georgia. The
Southern Bights party have nominated an avowed
Disunionist for Governor; they are running a Dig
unionist for Congress in the First District; one in
the Second; one in the Third, and one in the
Koarth. They have, and will continue to de
capitate and slaughter Union Democrats and Union
men, whenever end wherever they can get a lick
at them ; and let me say to Judge Qillyer that if
he agree* to submit his claims to a seat in Con
g res- to the Convention that will be held by the
•reorganized’ in the Sixth District, his political
will fv Jha forfeit! Mark it, Judge! In
the Fifth District, Chastain haa been nominated.
Tnia will be claimed by the flre-rating preas aa an
exception in favor of Union Democrats. It is not
ao. Chastain—the one speech Chastain—was a rank
fire-eater; m-de fire-eating speeches, up to the
auspicious morn of his entering into and signing
that written contract with certain parti** in Out
county! He then, for a consideration, abandoned
the fire-eatet.-, was nominated for Congress, and
triumphantly elocted by the Union party 1 Theae
are the facts, and I dare anybody to gainsay them!
Now, that he has turned renegade again and gone
back to the disunionists, hia first and earliest love,
I think it right, aa one of hia former constituents,
to call for the production and publication as those
old documental Deliver them up, gentlemen I
When partners repudiate their partnership obli
gations, it is customary for the parchment, the evi
dence of the contract, to be surrendered up to be
ea"oelled! I insist that no departure from tbe im
mcinorially established rule will be Buffered to pre
vail in tbia case, if, for no other reason, in order
that the people m. y be informed of the corruption
of the times, and of those who seek to represent
them in tbe councils of tbe nation.
Your obedient servant, F oebtth.
Far the Chronicle ft Sentinel.
Pleasant Ketkkat, July 18, 1858.
Mx. Editoh— l was highly entertained this morn
ing with the letter of your correspondent, “ For
sythe" giving an account of the speech of Judge
liillyer at Camming. The Judge has certainly
caught a severe raking , but not worse than he de
served. Nor did your correspondent “pileit”
on him qnita as strong aa he might have done, in
some particulars. For instsnoe, in answer to
Judge Hillyer’s charge of Freesoiium against Mr.
W obster, he might not have stopped with barely
arguing and showing from Mr. Webster’s position
■in the Compromise, before and after its passage,
that ho was in favor of allowing any new States,
hereafter to be formed out of any territory now
belonging to the United States, to oome into the
Union with or without slavery, as the people may,
at the time of admission, determine for them
selves, Ao., Ac. But your correspondent might
have gone further, and have shown, from the
record, that Mr. Webster had so noted in the Sen
ate. His position, therefore, on that point, is not
left to influence, however conclusive that may be.
On tiie 17th day of June, 1850, when the Com
promise was under consideration in the Henate,
the following proposition was voted on:
“And when tho said territory, or any portion of
tho same, shall be admitted as a State, it shall be
received into the Union, *mtk or without slavery,
a„ their Constitution may prescribe at the time of
■ heir admission.”
Those who voted for this amendment were
ei-sr*. Atchison, Badger, Bell, Benton, Berrien,
Bright, Butler, Cass, Clay, Clemens, Cooper, Da
vis of Miss., Dawson, Dodge of lowa, Douglas,
Duwiib, Foote, Houston, Huuter, Jones, King,
Mason, Morton, Norris, Pearce of Maryland,Pratt,
Busk, Subastian, Shields, Soule, Bpruanco, Stur
geon, Turney, Underwood, Wales, Websteb,
Whitcomb and Yulco—Bß.
Those who voted against it were: Messrs.
Baldwin, Chase, Clark, Davis of Mass., Dayton,
Dodge of Wis., Greene, Hale, Miller, Smith, Up
harn and Walker—l 4.
This amendment was oarried. It was put in the
Compromise. It was what secured tbe passage of
thoao Bills known us the Compromise, Without
it, tiiey never could have passed. This recogni
tion of tho rights of the South, was tho basis upon
which the whole Compromise rested. Such a re
cognition, covering all the territories belonging to
the United States, had never before been made
since the formation of the Government. And for
this open and clear recognition—this express de
claration—that now States, out of all theso territo
ries, may hereafter be admitted with or without
slavery, as tho people there may determine for
themselves, when they apply foi admission, Jfr-
Weheter voted! So stands the reoord! You can
see it iu tiie Congressional Globe, for the Ist Ses
sion 81st Congress, part 4, page 1489. And in the
lace of this record, with what justice can Judge
liillyer charge Mr. Webster with being unsound
or untrustworthy upon this subject t Judge Hill
yer professes to be a Compromise man, or he did
profess to bo one, two years ago, as the whole
Union parly of Georgia did; and nothing is more
notorious in this couutry, than that Mr. Webster
was ono of the earliest and ablest adv; cates and
defenders of all those measures, tho “ faithful ex
ecution of tho fugitive slave law included.” Mr.
Webstor stood by the Compromise at first; he
stood by it in its progress; he stood by it to the
last. lie periled hia all, politically, for its main
tenance ; he literally “ died upon it." And while
ii might not have been thought strange to hear
those who supported Gov. McDonald, in 1851, and
who then denounced Mr. Webster as a Frmoiler,
and all Georgia Compromise men as “ unsound
and untrue to Southern intoreats,” repeat tho same
unfoundod accusation now. Yet who could have
expeotod to hoar such a charge, at this day, revived
by J udge Hillyer ? And with what sort of grace,
or face, can he, or any Southern man, bring such
an accusation agoinßt Mr. Webster, when ho him
self stands in the position of asking the peoplo of
tho South to defend, and endorse with their ap
proval, tho administration of Mr. Pieroe, notwith
standing two-thirds of his patronage at the North
may have been given to such known and admitted
Freesoilers and Abolitionists 8s Campbell, Maloney,
l)ix and Vroom! Men who denounced Mr. Web
ster for standing by the Constitution of his coun
try in tho defence of our rights as secured in tho
Compromise ? “Oh I shame where ia thy blush P’
Hamilton.
Temperance Meeting In Montgomery County.
The Sons of Temperance and others met at the
Camp Ground on tho 4th July, 1868, to celebrate
tho day. Alter tho speaking was over the ladies
and gentlemen repaired to tho stand, when, on mo
tion, tho mooting was organized by calling Jacob
C. Clements to the Chair and requesting Thomas
M. Mclica, and A. G. McArthur to aot as Secrets
rica.
Tho objoct of the meoting having been stated by
tho Chairman, on motion, a committeo of five were
appointed by the Chairman to report business for
this meoting, viz: John McKea, Jr., Henry Wool
ten and Abner Browning.
The committee, after retiring, came in and re
ported throngh their ohairman, John McKea, Jr.,
tho following:
Whereas, at a Convention of the friends of Tem
perance, assembled in the city of Atlanta on tho
49d and 28<1 of February last, it was resolved that
a petition be presontod to the next Legislature, re
questing that body to pass an act suppressing the
tiaffloiu spirituous liquors in suoh Counties or
Distriots os may hereaftor express such a desire by
vote.
Sssolvtd therefore, That we approve tho action of
said Convention in this matter, and reoomtnend it
to tho most tavorable consideration of our fellow
oitiaens.
Astor a few remarks from Mr. Cooper in favor
of tho resolution, it was adopted unanimously.
Resolved, That the Editors of the Temperance
Banner and Chronicle A Bontinel, be requested to
publish these proceedings.
On motion tho meeting adjourned.
Jacob C. Clbmxkts, Chairman.
Thomas M. Mcßen, I „
A. G. McArthur, f Secretaries.
The Judgeship—Meeting In Scrlvcn County.
At a publio meeting held in Sylvania, Scriven
County, ou the 11th inst.:
On motion the Hon. DominiokJ. Dillon was
called to tho Chair and Green D. Sharp appointed
Secretary.
On motion B. L. Prescott, explained the object
of the meeting to be to express a preference for
somo candidate to be run for the Judgeehip of the
Middle Dietriot of Georgia.
Whereupon the Chair appointed the following
oommittee to draft a resolution expressive of the
sense of tho meeting, to wit: E. B. Gross, D. E.
Roberts, G. L. Jackson, J. A. Kasemore, E. P.
Bryan, R D. Sharpe, E. A. Randolph, D. J. Stew
art, B.L. Presoott, T. Gro-e, S. Munorief, J. Bas
den, W. Williams, who reported the following re
solution which was unanimously adopted.
Jfa'olrsii, As the souse of this meeting, that
we desire to have an able and efficient man as our
• next Judge of the Superior Court in the Middle
District of Georgia. It is therefore unanimously
eso ved that we desire to have the Hon. William
W. Holt, of Richmond county, onr former able
and efficient Judge, to run as a candidate at the
election on the first Monday in Ootober next.
On motion, the Chair appointed the following
committee to inform Jndge Holt of the action of
this meeting, and to solicit him to become a candi
date for the Bench of the Middle District, to wit:
E. B. Gross, D. E. Roberts, E. P. Bryan, B. L.
Prescott and G. L. Jackßon.
Alter resolving that the proceeding of this meet
ing be published in the Augusta and Savannah
papers, the meeting adjourhed sine die.
Dominick J. Dillon, Chairman.
George D. Sharpe, Secretary.
The Constitutionaliat, Gazette, and Central Geor
gian ploaae copy.
Meeting In Burks.
The Friends ol Temperance met this day at the
Court House, in the town of Waynesboro,
Burke couDty. After calling Maj. John C. Poy
thress to the Chair, the following preamble and
resolutions were offered by J. B. Jones, Esq., and
adopted:
Whereas, this Convention, at its meeting in the
month of June last, adopted what is generally
known as the Atlanta platform, and resolved to
nominate to day a ticket to be run as a temper
ance ticket for the Senate and House of Represen
tatives of the General As-embly of this State.
Xttolre.l, That this Convention still adhere to,
and adopt the principles of said platform.
gee. deed, That this Convention, assembled only
for the purpose of advancing the cause of tetnper
ince. deem it inexpedient to nominate, at ail, can
didates to be run lor the Legislature: but holding
lureclves, in the approaching canvass, free from
-oliiical alliance with either party, we yet pledge
ourselves to give onr votes and influence to the
•andidate or candidates, of either party, whose
•lection, we may think, will most likely seenre the
object of the present temperance movement in our
•ita'e.
Retolred, That for the better securing the pur
pose herein before named, the Chairman shall ap
point a Committee of five, of which he shall be
Chairman, to interrogate the different candidate*
for the Legislature, in our county, as to their opin
ion in relation to said movement, and to ascertain
whether they will, if elected, use ail proper means
to secure from the Legislature, a law giving to
each militia district the control of the retail traffic
in ardent spirits.
The following gentlemen were appointed that
Committee: John C. Poythreaa, G. B. Powell,
1A iltiam Montgomery, Esq., James H. Royals and
Joseph B. Jones, Esq.
John C. Potthness, Chairman.
G. B. Powell, Secretary.
July 6.h, 1868. _
Dkatb of 8. A. Gopkak.— We deeply regret to,
irnouuce that Major 8. A. Godman, the aooom
litshed editor of the Illustrated Family Friend,
lied at the residence of E. W. Henry, Esq., Char
lotte county, Virginia, on Tueaday laat.— South
Carolinian.
For the Chronicle <t _
J The following Address of the mndet sigr ito
I the voters of the Bth Congressional Dfetric . has
been refused pnbiication in the Southern Manner,
formerly a Union Democratic paper published in
the District, and to which it was first communi
cated.
Mr. Sledge, the proprietor or publisher, appears
to be a well disposed gentleman and reooilecta
; that tie waa a Union man; but from the fcjt that
tbe address waa not published, or noticed in
the next paper published after its receipt, it
is evident that be bad to consult the clique who
now edit or control that paper, before he dare de
cide upon it* publication. In reply to a note on
the subject, he say*:—“ lam compelled to decline
publishing yonr address, ss the object I had in
view, when I purchased the Banner, was to de
vote its columns exclusively to the re union of tho
Democratic party. The length of yonr address [it
would take up only two columns,] is another rea
son tor its exclusion. I hsve consented to publish
Mr. Morton’s Address because it is very short,
snd does not in the least interfere with my course,
aa it has no point whatever to it.”
Then the real reason of the refusal must be, that
the address has some "point" not easily blunted,
and the clique who control the Banner cannot
truat its readers to hear both sides, but prefer to
lead them to Point no Point. Not a very high
compliment to the judgment or firmness of its
readers.
Under these circumstances, will tbe Union pa
pers of Georgia, whether formerly Democrat* or
Whigs, who have s circulation in the Bth District,
do me the favor to publish the Address, should
they deem it worthy of their columns. It will be
found in the Mountain Signal of the 9th, and the
Southern Herald of the 14th inst.
John K. Stanxoed.
To the Independent Voter* of the 6th Congres
sional District.
Fxllow-Citizens :—Previous to tbe last election
in your district, those who aspired to represent
you in Congress submitted to the nomination of a
District Convention. The Hon. Junius Hillyer
and Gen. W. B. Wofford were competitors for’hat
nomination, aud they did no small amount of
electioneering on that occasion ; with the people,
before delegates were appointed; with the primary
assemblies who appointed them, and afterwards
with the delegate*, down to the last moment, at
the place of their meeting. So hot was tiie con
test between them, and so entirely did each ap
pear to consider the District as property belong
ing to himself, that the public tacit, y admitted it
to bo the property of one or the other, and all
other aspirant* were placed hors du combat; in
that contest each discovered the electioneering in
dustry snd managing tact of his opponent, and
each has so much respect for the other's abilities
in that line, that they mutually fear a contest be
fore a new set of delegates, and have both an
nounced themselves candidates, without waiting
for the action of a Convention; and so strongly is
it urged by their friends, (for “on their own mer
its, modest men are dumb,”) that by reason of
long patriotic service, heretofore rendered by each
to the people, id several honorable offices and sta
tions, and for which service the honor and the pay
given by the public was insufficient to compensate
men of their eminent abilities for the sacrifice of
timo they havo made for tho public good, that one
or the other is entitled to the District, and no
Convention is to be bold, lest a set of unmanaged
or unmanageable delegate* might by possibility be
appointed, and who might interfere with their
right to the District, notwithstanding their long,
laborious and patriotic services.
Theae gentlemen, then, having the District in tbeir
own hands, in defining their political position, both
claim to bo Union men, but have publicly declared
their wish to unite themselves with the Recession
or Southern Eights party.
Fellow-citizens! Union meu! Do you wish to
unite with that party ? I hope not. lam of opin
ion thcße are not the kind of Union men that a
large number of the voters of the District would
prefer. That there arc a few members of the good
old Democratic party who are not willing to act
with, or bo sold to, tho Secessionist* and old NulJi
flers, even if requested by their old friends, Wm.
B. Wofford and Junius Hillyor.
And it is to give the tiue blue Union men of the
District an opportunity to vote for a representa
tive who holds to their own principles, that I now
announce myself
A Candidate,
to represent your District in the next Congress.
Being an obscure individual, undistinguished
by laborious and patriotic services heretofore ren
dered at great personal sacrifice to the public, and
having but a limited acquaintance, personally or
otherwise, in so large a District, it is but just, that,
in making this announcement, 1 should inform
those to whom lam unknown, what my political
opinions and principles are.
In the first place, I am n Democrat of the
good old John Clark sohool of 1825, and support
ed that party until 1884, when I assisted, as far as
my humblo abilities aud limited influence enabled
me, iu forming the Union Democratic party, and
in opposing tho then Nullification party, and I
continued to act with the Union Democrats until
alter they made tho unexpected acquisition
of Colquitt, Cooper, Black, and others of like
genus, aud until they permitted these newly
acquired members to so far control the party as to
nominate, in Democratic Convention, John C.
Calhoun for President, and Mark A. Cooper lor
Governor, two of the most uncompromising of all
tho Nullifiers. Theso men I could not support,
and Irom that time had no pluco in the then so
called Democratic ranks, until the Incubus of Nul
lification was thrown from the shoulders of the
true Democrat* by the formation of the Union
party of 1860 and 1851, at which time, under its
banner, cloansed of all impurities, I again did bat
tle with Nullification and Secession. These have
been my principles, these my acts. But it may be
askod, “ W here are you now ?” lam still a Union
man for the sake of the Union, and for the sako of
the conservative principles of that party. I hold
that thore are but two parties (real parties,) in the
couutry. The one a party who will support the
sovereignty and independence of tho people, aud
tho United States and State Governments, as hand
ed down by the heroes and sages of the Revolu
tion, and for the support and maintenance of
which will, like thoso sages and heroeß, pledge
“ their lives, their fortunes and their srered honor.”
The other party, composed of the discontents of
all sects, are, I believe, not yet disposod to destroy
or injure those governments, provided they are
permitted to be the leaders and rulero, except by
error of judgment when rulers, but they are dis
posed to adopt any political heresy, or popular hob
by, however dangerous, that would be likely to
briDg them in as rulers, or keep them in when
there.
The latter may be termed a revolutionary party,
and I do not protend to deny that revolutions are
sometimes beneficial to the body politic; but great
caution is necessary, for when once begun, who
can say where they will stop! An ineendiary may
fire a building in a closely built oity, beoause it hs
obnoxious to him, however beneficial to others,
and yet may, himself, be destroyed by the confl i
gration he has raised; aud if wo have ills to bear,
it will, in my opinion, bo best to bear thorn, while
bearablo, than to “ fly to others that we know not
of.”
In making up the Union party, the great major
ty of the old whig party acted with us, and acted
honestly and liberally with us, for in the contest of
1861, they buried old prejudices, and in good faith
supported, and by tbeirsuporior numbers, enabled
tho Union parly to elect a Democratic Governor,
and 1 still believe it to be the true policy of the
Union party thus made up of old conservative De
mocrats and conservative Whigs to cling together
a« a consetvative Union party, without regard to
old party lines, and as somo of the Secessionists
say,'when cajoling the Union Democrats into their
ranks, “ let by-goncs be bygones.” There is at
present no difference, certainly no essential differ
ence, in the principles of Union Democrats and
Uuion Whigs, and has boen none (but in name)
for years past, except that it was supposed that
they differed upon the subject of Internal Improve
ments by the General Government, but if you will
look at the report and resolutions of the late Union
Convention, which nominated Charles J. Jenkins
for Governor, you will be fully satisfied that tho
Whigs of the South are equally safe as the Demo
crats on that subject, and upon all others where
there has heretofore been any difference of opin
ion or of aots.
The Secession party havo lately in Convention
nominated Herschel V. Johnson as their candidate
for Governor, a more objectional nominal ion to a
Union man could not be made. This is the gen
tleman who said of the Union Convention, two or
three years ago, that “he looked with the mott in
effahle contempt upon the whole pack." Yetit is true
that there were a few Union Democrats, or who
call themselves so, acting with the Secessionists in
making that nomination, among whom was Judge
Hillyer. Can Union Democrats support that nom
i natron 1 Can you support a party who have abus
ed you upon all occasions, and who appear to
think that you are to he bullied and abused until
you shall beg to be admitted to tho party, and boast
if you do not come, that you shall be made “hew
ers of wood, and drawers of water” for them I—l
hope not. The Secession Whigs stick to their
now party, regardless of old name*, and now call
themselves Democrats—cannot yon be equally
consistent, and act with the Union party, equally
regardless of old party names ? It is to be hoped
you will; but if you act with there Secessionists,
I tell you now, they will use you much worse than
you have been used by Colquitt, Cooper and Black
and the r associates heretofore.
As to National polities, I do not wish to join
either with National Whigs, or National Demo
crats, until I can ascertain which of them, if eith
er, is most likely to become so far honest as to do
justice to the South. At present, both those parties
are opposed to us, and to our institutions, not
withstanding the liberal platforms promulgated
whenever Our support is required to put them in
office.
I have thus candidly, honestly, and briefly, as the
nature of the case will admit, given yon a state
ment of my principles and opinions on politics
and present parties. With myself and my oppo
nents, it is akind of three-handed or three-corner
ed duel, if I should pop off one of them, aud he
the other, I shall be left master of the field, or if
they pop off each other, ao much the better; it will
save me such remorseful feelings as I ought to
have in case ot such a catastrophe. And at all
events, (I do not think I have need any ambigu
ous language, or unfair means to court the support
of the Secessionists,) I shall not, if elected by-you
claim of you hereafter, your support for any otter
office, on the ground of personal sacrifice I may be
now making in order to serve yon in this.
I am, with the highest respect, Your ob’t. serv’t
July 4th, 1858. John R. Sanford.
SOUTHERN CULTIVATOR.
Opinions of the Press.
Southern Cultivator.— The May number of the
Cultivator is received. We always take pleasure
in calling attention to this able Agricultural Jour
nal. AU other business, is dependent upon tbe
cultivation of the soil, and this leading branch of
industry, is mainly indebted to Agricultural litera
ture for its present state of advancement; and
among all the papers of the kind, the Southern
Cultivator takes a high rank.— Atlanta Republican.
The Southern Cultivator.— The July number
of this valuable Agricultural Monthly is punctually
upon our table. Its pages are full of practical in
terest to the &rmcr and planter, as well ss to the
general reader. The table of oontents seem to be
unosnallv varied and attractive. The “Culti
vator” deserves all the popularity it has acquired.
Its editors, Messrs. Lee and Redmond, teem to
make the planting interests ol the South their en
tireir study, i sd succeed admirably in making the
journal an indispensable companion to those en
gaged in agricultural and horticultural pursuits.
Published in Augnsta, Ga., by Dr. W m. S. Jones;
terms (1 per annum in advance. —Georgia Home
Gatette.
The Southern Cultivator.— Were it not i work
of supererogation to commend this popular and
well established agricultural publication to the at
tention of our readers, we should certainly spend
some time in thought and research, to find a set
phrase in which to speak as we feel it deserves.
But it has long since established a reputation far
above our humble praise.— Hamburg Republican.
The Tract Society of the M. E. Church in New
York, offers the sum of |BOO for an Essay on Sys
tematic Beneficence, with particular reference to
the philanthropic finances of the Methodist Epis
copal Church. The length, it is stated, should not
much exceed one hundred pages duodecimo. They
must be sent in previous to the Ist of January
next.
The total value of the foreign exports from Bal
timore for the week ending on Thursday was
1t,914. The export of breadstuff* for tbe week
baa been light, comprising but 5,144 barrel > of
corn-meal, and 450 bushels of corn. Os tobacco,
8,425 hogsheads were exported; making the tots!
export of the yeir 26,284 hogsheads, against 20,281
to the same time last year.
THU CRYSTAL, PALACK.
Opei.imi qf the Exhibition—Addresses of Ut Pre
sident of the Association and the President of
the United States.
j The New York papers of Friday last are filled
! with details of the sayings, doings, incidents and
; ceremonies attendant upon the opening ot the
! World’s Fair in the Crystal' Palace. The follow
| ing account of the ceremonies was condensed
I chiefly from the Times.
Tint scene at the palace.
The Crystal Palace is ope!*ui ' The great event
on which so many hopes and expectations and
anxieties were clustered, is at la-t completed.—
The great Temple of National Industry has un
closed its portals and displayed its treasures to
the multitude. No event, for a long time, has
created so general and so profound an interest in
the public mind as yesterday’s ceremonial.
At an early hour, the Palace was beseiged by
applicants for admission. Stern officials guarded
the entrances, and informed all who came, that
until 14 o'clock none but exhibitors would be ad
mitted. At 10, however, the jealous gates un
closed, and red, and yellow, and white, and blue
invitations poured in at the different entrances.—
The throng, even then, was excessive. The om
nibuses, the cars, the hackuev coaches, all poured
forth, their live freight at Forty-second street,
and ladies and gentlemen, at every degree of tem
porature, ascended the stairs that led to the inte
rior.
The Interior of the Palace, was even more im
posing than we could have anticipated. The
change wrought in it since the night before seem
ed a miracle. Everything was neat and orderly.
The floors were thoroughly swept, much of the
contributions were displayed, among which Thor
walsdeu’s nob o series of Christ and hie Apostles
in the Danish section, attracted much deserved
attention. Bright banners flaunted from the gal
leries—suits of Old Armor, from the Tower of
London, frowned grimly on the scene, as if the
Spirit of antiquity was wroth within them at the
contrast between our days, bright with intellectual
progress, and those good old benighted times in
which they saw service. Andover all, the great
Dome stretched its painted canopy, joiuiug to
gether the diverging naves, as the building itself
drew together widely differing nations.
The Palace filled rapidly. At the intersection
of the naves, and all beneath the dome, the floor
was soon parti colored as a garden with brilliant
bonnets and silks, and young ladies who were
afraid of being too enthusiastic, lest they should
be laughed at, walking wondering!}- about. The
platform in the north nave, which was to bo the
great scene of interest for the day, began about
this time to be animated. Mombereofthe Senate,
f’uests invited by special request, militia officers,
ooking anything but easy in their uniforms, and
the President of the Crystal Palace, with his offi
cial staff, and a host of other persons too distin
guished to be well known, made their appearance
on the boards.
It was already 1 o’clock, and the President,
without whom nothing eould go on, had not ar
rived. Watches innumerable were pulled out on
the platform. Mr. Sedgwick looked grave. Ilia
staff looked still more grave. But he came not—
and people took to wandering once more through
the galleries and naves. Presently there was a
stir and a hum, uud the people surged to and fro,
and all that could run, ran, and arrived in time to
see a tali, soldierly, and notuugracefu! gentleman,
cross the platform. A loud clapping of hands
greeted the Hero of Chippewa. Then some more
celebrities mounted the stage unrecognized by any
popular demonstration— Mr. Meagher, among
others, took his seaton the reserved benches. The
time wore rapidly, until, at length, the sound of
trumpets wascought up in the distance, and then
everybody settled themselves lirmly in their
places, or sought new ones, or strove to regain
their r id—for it was announced that tho President
was coming.
At this moment the scene presented from the
Gallery by the crowd upon the floor below, was
one or unequalled brilliancy. Tho whole space
under the Dome, extending uearly to the end of
each nave, was densely filled with the eager mass.
Ladies in great numbers, many of them exceed
ingly handsome, and all gaily dressed, filled the
bcuchcs, sat upon the stairs, or stood anxiously
looking over the gallery railing. The Platform
set apart for the reception of the President was
erected in tho north nave of tho Palace, towards
the centre of the building; and on it were ranged
seats for over seven hundred persons. These
wore oocupied by the Officers and Directors of the
Association, and their guests, Secretaries Guth
rie and Davis, and Attorney-General Cushing, the
Committees from Philadelphia and other places,
and quite a number of other gentlemeD, distin
guished in various walks of life.
Sir Charles Lyell aud lady, and Lady Ellesmere
and daughter, occupied eligible positions near the
platform, at the right, front corner. Lord Elles
mere, who reached the City, at an early hour in
the morning, having come express from (.Quebec
on purpose to attend the inauguration, was unfor
tunately confined to his room by a severe attack of
the gout. Prof. Wilson, Mr. C. Wentworth
Dilkc, with his Secretary, Mr. Duncan, and the
other gontlemen of the Royal Commission, were
also upon the platform. Mr. August Belmont,
U. S. Charge to tho Hague, and several Ministers
resident at Washington from foreign countries,
were also present.
The Opening Ceremonies.— The President en
tered the building at a little after 2 o’clock, .prece
ded by the Chief of Police, and walking betweon
Captains Du Pont and Davis. The baud imme
diately struck up llail Columbia , and followed it
with Yankee Doodle uud other popular airs. The
President was escortod to the platloim, and seat
ed in ularge arm chair, at the right of the Presi
dent oftha Association, who greeted him upon
his entrance. Alter the nudienco had become
quiet, and tho music had ceased, Right Rev.
Bishop Wainwright read a fervent and appropri
ate prayer.
A Choral, composed lor the occasion was then
sung to the tune of “Old Hundred” by the Now
York Sacred Harmonic Society, accompanied by
tho National Guard Bund, and’ members ol other
Societies and the Organ.
At tho conclusion of this Anthem, Theodore
Sedgwick, Esq., the President of the Association,
addressed tho President of the United States as
follows:
Mr. President— Amid this this concourse of
people, in this assembly of personages collected
from all parts of the world, eminent in every de
partment of human skill and genius, surrounded
by the trophies ofintellect and industry, the eye
and tho mind naturally, inevitably rivet them
selves, sir upon you. [Applause.] Upon you the
head of that political system to which, under God
we owe our ehoiocst public blessings—of that vast
confederacy, founded by the immortal man whose
effigy stunas before us, and the chief executive
powers of which huve been transmitted, through
a long line of illustrious statesman, to your hands.
[Renewed applause.] It has fallon, and will fall
to the lot of others to welcome you in other capa
cities. It is my duty sir, as the presiding officer
of the Asssoiation, which bus raised this edifice,
to thank you most cordially, most respectfully, for
the honor you have this day done us—we feci it
deeply. It was perceived by us at the very outset
of our enterprise, that it was essential to our com
plete success to obtain the approbation, and secure
the confidence of our own Government; that
while we were of course mainly to rely ou our own
energies, it was at the same time indispensable to
create a genoral conviction that our objects were
public, and our aims national.
The work of impressing on this undertaking
the seals of national approbation, as far as that can
be done under the restrictions of our form of go
vernment—and I recall the circumstance with gra
titude, mingled with pain—was begun by an il
lustrions statesman, now no more—a son, sir, of
your own State. lie had a mind large enough,
and a heart broad enough, to perceive, even in its
infancy, the development of which this undertak
ing was capable. llow much of interest his pre
sence would have added to this occasion, I need
not say. Aias I his image, only is among U 3.
Genius knows no country. The monument of
Daniel Webster, hewn out of French stone by
English hands, rises here most appropriately to
contemplate the work to which ho gave the first
groat impulse. What he commenced was conti n
ned by the eminent gentleman who succeeded him
in the last high office in which lie filled—a gentle
man of whom I may be permitted to say that the
country is still fortunato in commanding, in
another department, his experience and ability—
and, finally, you, sir, have this day consummated
the work, by permitting us to greet the Chief Ma
gistrate of the Republic, within our walls. We
once more thank you, sir. for the honor yo* have
done us. [Applause.] Y’our piescnce here to
day, proves the close and friendly ties between the
Government of the United States and the happy
people whom its power protects. [Applause.]—
The cordial sympathy entertained by the highest
functionaries of the Republio for every legitimate
popular undertaking—the intimate connection be
tween labor and bonor—while at the same time it
is proper to state here most distinctly and most
emphatically, and especially to those not so familiar
with the frame work of our system that tho Go
vernment of the Union is notin the most remote
degree responsible for our short comings in this
matter, whatever they have been, whatever they
maybe. With the genoral objects of our enter
prise, sir, you are already familiar—to brine be -
fore our countrymen, the choicest productions of
the genius and skill of the Old W orld—to make
a first exhibition on a national scale of the trophies
of the inventive spirit and restless energy of our
countrymen—to collect (inthepoeticallanguage of
a most distinguished stranger, this day, for ns un
happily not here) a full representation of
“The arts for luxury, the arms for strife,
laTentioasfor delightof sight and sound,” —
to bind together the two hemispheres—to extend
tbe area ot commerce and the fraternity of nations.
These have been our aims. How far they have
been, or will be, attined, it would be most pre
sumptuous for us to say. Recalling to mind the
gorgeous and gigantic pageant exhibited in Hyde
Park two short years ago—knowing what Frcncn
genius has undertaken to accomplish in the capital
of continental Europe, that centre of intellectual
life and of artistic luxury, it is enough to say, that
we have desired to do something lor the art, for
the architecture, for the industry of our beloved
country; and that if it shall hereafter be pronoun
ced, by competent judges, to have succeeded, our
dearest wishes will be answered. Ou some parti
culars, however, I may for a moment be allowed to
dwell. Incomplete as our Exhibition yet is, we
have, what are to us abundant proofs of the in
terest which it has excited, and the results which
It will accomplish.
The flag of England, borne by a vessel commis
sioned by that royal lady who commands the re
spect of foreign nations as she does tbe affections
ot her own people—i applause]—has waved in our
waters on this peaceful errand. The national ves
sel of France is on her way—that of Holland will
almost immediately follow. Old armor, from the
old tower of London, frowns here, as it did, per
haps, at Cressay or Poictier*. Tapestry and por
celain from the Imperial manufactories of France,
porcelain and iron from the royal workshops of
Prussia, are here or actually on the water, bound
hitherward: and I cannot express too strongly our
sense of the kindness and courtesy wit h which our
foreign agents have been roceived abroad, no less
than our respect for that liberal and enlightened
policy, in obedience to the dictates of which, the
sovereigns of Europe have vied with -each other in
sending offerings, which, in other periods of the
world, would have been made to crowned beads
alone. [Applause.] Nor, sir, are our greetings
or acknowledgments yet concluded. 1 have still
to express tbe extreme gratification which we feel
in the presence of bo many distinguished indivi
duals—distinguished by social position, by charae
ter, by attaiuments-from all parts o! Europe, from
all parts of this Continent. The dwellers on the
Eastern shores of the Atlantic are here mingle i
with the representatives of our own Empire ou tbe
ooasl of the Pacific, and there are, I believe, here
to-day, fifteen ohief magistrates, of as many Stat s
of the confederacy—lights of that oonstollation of
which you, sir, are the central star. [Applause.]
We are deeply sensibleofth!6courtesyand kind
ness, while, sir.’we are not so blind or »o vain glo
rious as not fully to understand that the honor i
done not to us, but to you, (renewed applause,)
and that the homage of their respect is above all
paid to tbe growing power aud majesty of tbe Re
public. May that power aud majesty—and I say
it with the profoundest reverence—tie ever united
to and governed by that spirit of peace and good
will which is our direct command trom on High,
and to contribute to which in tbe great family of
man is the best and purest and wisest motive that
can bring ns together in this temple of industry—
in this palace ofl«bor. But, sir, I detain my hear
ers from the pleasure that awaits them. Hereafter,
I may take some more fitting o aaion to state in
detail what we have done, and what we desire to
do—the difficulties we have encountered and the
obstacles we have surmounted. To-day my voice
is of little moment, except lor the echo and the
response, which it is lortunately destined to awa
ken. Permit me here, sir, to ask yon to let your
voice be heard beneath our dome, and to requeat
that you will by words, as well as by your presence,
inaugurate this Exhibition of the industry of all
Nations.
Tbe President rose to reply, and was received
with loud applause. After this had somewhat sub
aided, he spoke as fellows:
’ “Sir, I return you,ou behalf of those of my con
stitutional advisers who are with me, and on my
own aocount, my warm and cordial thanks for tb<
reoeption you have been pleased to extend to us
I have oome, Sir, to testify tho interest I feel in
and the respect I entertain for, this great industrial
exhibition—designed and calculated to promote ail
that belongs to the interest of onr country. Yon,
Sir, and tbe gentlemen who have been and aroas-
I a -eiate-d with yon, have imposed upon all of us a
deep debt of gratitude for your cuerzv and perse
verance i- this great enteiprise. Whatever the
shortcomings of which you have spoken mav be, I
can only remark that they do not appear here: and
»o far as I tiave been able to perceive, they are tost
| in your complete aud transccndant success. Loud
and continued applause.]
Everything around us reminds us that we live in
an utilitarian age, where science, instead of being
! locked tip for the admiration of the world, has be
! eOme tributary to the arts, mauutacture, agricul
ture, and all that goes to promote our domestic
I comforts and our universal prosperity. Sir, if you
I had achieved no other good bat that which you
have in bringing together in this metropolis, citi
; zens from ali pars of the Union, yon would have
i fuifl.led, perhaps, one of the most important of
j missions—that of strengthi ning and perpetuating
' that blessed Union. [Great applause.] But you
have done more, and you have nobly alluded to it.
Your Exhibition has been the means of bringing
here, from all the civilized countries on the face of
the globe, men most eminent in all the walks of
life: and thus you have done more than could be
done in almost any other manner to promote that
great object dear to you, dear to me, aud dear to
my venerable friend near me, (Bishop Wainright,)
peace and good will among men. [Applause.] 1
nave not the voice at this time to address you at
any greater length, and conclude by again return
ing to yon my thanks for your generous reception,
and tendering my heart's best wishes for the sue
cess of \ our praiseworthy euterprise. [Applause.]
ThF President during’ his remarks, was onoe or
twice interrupted by applause, and on resuming
his seat, was greeted with six tremendous cheers.
Three cheers was also given for Theodore Sedg
wick.
Then the organ again pealed forth the Hallelujah
Chorus, from Handel’s “ Messiah,” —followed by
the Triumphal March, by Ferd Kies, aud a Chorus
from Haydn's Creation.
The ceremonies concluded, those on the plat
form threw off all official formality, aDd conversed
together in groups on the great event of the day,
while those in the galleries and naves wandered
around the building to feast their eyes upon such
stores as were yet visible.
The President retired to one of the offices in
eimpnny with Mr. Sedgwick. Being informed
that General Scott was in tbe Palace, the President
sent his respectful regards to him, and requested
to see him. Gen. Scott instantly called upon the
President, and a very pleasant interview took place
between the distinguised gentlemen. M. de Sar
tiges, Minister from France, Senor Almonte, Min
ister trom Mexico, Bsrou Girolt, Minister from
Prussia, aud Senor Molina, Minister from Costa
Rica, also called upon the President at the Palace
and p>aid their respects.
Tims waned the day in the Interior of the Crys
tal Paluco. A day hallowed ill Amorican History
as connected with an event of raro importance to
the nation : —A day on which the energy and per
severance of a few high spirited individuals was
cr.wned with success:—A day pregnant with
promise to our industrial world.
And though the Sun that glittered through tho
l’alaee panes, soon sunk ie!ow the west, aud
though the cold, blue night speedily fell on the
dome' warmed by the noon day heat’, that sun of
American industrial splendor which rose to-day,
shall never set, but shine like thti artic luminary,
evet above the horizon.
THE PROCESSION—APPEARANCE OP BROADWAT—THE
SHOWER.
The troops had assembled at an early hour on
the Battery, and lent the gaity of their accoutre
ments and the excitement of their presence, to
swell the granduer of the Beene. Alter the pro
ceedings at Castle Garden were concluded, tho
President reviewed them, mounted on the full
blooded charger, “ Black Warrior,” owned by
Major Merrill, of the U. S. Dragoons, now past 21
years old, and cherished for the long and faithful
services he has performed. After tho review the
procession was formed, and proceeded up Broad
way. Evoty where were crowds of people, eager
to greet the President. The sidewalks were dense
ly thronged—tbe windows were filled to overflow
ing—and there weio multitudes on the house-tops.
After the troops and the President and his suite,
came, in carriages, the Mayor and Common Coun
cil of the city.
Shortly before the procession reached the Park,
a shower of rain, which had sometime threatened
to fall, came down with great emphasis, and caused
a general scattering of the spectators. Even the
well-ordered ranks of the military were not proof
against it, and many of the soldiers took refuge in
door-ways and under awnings. The majority,
however, did not flinch, but bravely held on their
march, defying the pelting of the rain. Though
repeatedly urged to dismount and take refuge,
the President refused to break up the line of march.
For about two blocks he carried an umbrella,
which was thrust upon him, but this he soou dis
pensed with. In company with nearly all the pro
cession, he got fairly wet through, and had to
change his clothes when he readied the Crystal
Palace. Wo were glad to learn last night, that ho
was not suffering any ill effects from the drenching
he received.
Os course tho rain materially interforred with the
order of tho procession, which proceeded along
Broadway, wearing a somewhat draggled and de
jected appearance. Notwithstanding this contre
temps the enthusiasm of the people did not abate.
Ladies waved their handkerchiefs from windows,
the men shouted huzzas from tho balconies and
from the street. Many of the houses ou the route
were decked with flags and evergreens; the Astor
IIou«o, in particular, where the President had fix
ed his quarters, having its pillars adorned with the
American Flag, draped in festoons, and hearing
over the entrance u shield with the President’s
name emblazoned on it, in raised silver lotters.
China aid Japan.
The annexed letter from Rev. Dr. Bridgeman, a
very intelligent American Missionary, who has re
sided many years in Chiua, will be read with in
terest, although not quite so late, in point of time,
as somo of the accounts we have alreadv publish
ed. VV'e ask attention to his remarks,’that from
what he has seen of Commodore Perry (in China)
and heard of his plans, he (Dr. Bridgeman) is of
tho opinion that “ permanent relations will ere
long be opened with Japan.”—lF. Y. Jour, of Com.
Canton, (China) April 20, 1853.
It has been for years tho opinion of some care
ful observers that China is on tho eve of Revolu
tion. For three years pastthore have been serious
troubles in various parts of the Empire, and espe
cially in the provinces adjacent to this on the West
and North.
On our arrival at Hong Kong, in the Wild
Pigeon, on the 80th ult., the first news that reach
cd ns was, that the Revolutionists had passed
down from tho central provinces, and were inva
ding the cities of the great plains. It is now re
ported that they have taken tho two principal
cities, viz: Nanking and Chinkiang.
Ifthisbeso—if they have taken these two im
portant places, the crisis lias come, and something,
decisive must soon be the issue. To all human
appearances—so far as I can jud e—the old Man
ehu (incorrectly called the Tartar) Government,
must ere long fall; it may fall soou; it may ho al
ready at an end.
When at an end, whoso then will be the Govern
ment? The Revolutionists seem to bean organ
ized band, say 80,000 strong; and their leaders
proclaim themselves to be kings.
The Chinese people are quiet and peaceable in
their way, and averse to war; still, terrible anarchy
and dreadful slaughter have usually attended a
change of dynasty.
Reports to the* Bth inst., from Shanghai, state
that, though all wore sufe there, yet all were in
anxiety and fearful of troubles. Col. Marshal),
and Gov. Bonham, with armed steamers and other
mcn-of-wnr are there: and for one, I do nqt ap
prehend serious troubles in that place. Mre.
Bridgeman and myself, and her little pupil, ling
meh, with several others, are waiting for a steam
er (hourly expected from Calcutta) to take rb on
to tho North.
Here ail are quiet; and I see great improve
menta since 1847, and still greater sinoo 18*0,
when 1 first camu to tliia city.
Wo were ouly 38 duys to' Hong Kong from San
Francisco. In that city we found large numbers
of Chinese, many of them doing well. They num
ber, in all California, more than 22,000; and while
butfew ore returning, many ore anxious to go to
the “ Golden Hills.” The troubles here will help
on tho tide of emigration.
Commodore Perry is here, and from what I
hove seen of him, and heard of his plans, you may,
I think, expect that permanent relations will, be
fore long, be open with Japan.
In such times as these, wo want Christian men,
missionaries, merchant*, civilians; and we want
your Railroad to the Pacific, and your Pacific
steamers to China. Also we want here, in China,
an American press, a Christian press.
Tours, faithfully, E. C. Bridgeman.
Miiledgeville Railroad Company.
Milledqeyille, July 9,185*.
At a meeting of a portion of the corporators
mentioned in the amendment to the charter of the
Miiledgeville Railroad Company, passed Decem
ber, 1846; present Tomlinson Fort, W. S. Rock
well, George L. Denting, R. H. Ramsev, R. M.
Qrme, Nathan Hawkins, John Treanor, and others,
the citizens of Miiledgeville, favorable to the ob
jects proposed to be accomplished by said oharter
and the amendments thereto, Dr. Tomlinson Fort
was called to the Chair, and W. 8. Rookwell ap
pointed to act as Secretary.
R. M. Orme, Esq., proceeded to state to the
meeting the result of tne interview of certain dole
gates trom this county to a Railroad meeting held
in Sparta; and the views of the Georgia Railroad
Company and the people of Hancock, in relation
to the construction of a Ra'lroad from Warren
ton via Sparta to Miiledgeville and Macon, as ex
pressed th that meeting.
Col. D. C. Campbell also read a letter from the
Hon. J. P. King, President of the Georgia Railroad
Company, addressed to the Hancock Committee,
in relation thereto; whereupon, it was
1. Besotted, That the Miiledgeville Railroad
Company be and the same is hereby organized
agreeably to the provisions of the act of the Legis
lature to revive and amend the act entitled An
Act to incorporate the Miiledgeville Railroad Com
pany ; and that Tomlinson Fort, W. 8. Rockwell,
D. C. Campbell, J. T. McNeil, and R, M. Orme,
be appointed a provisional Board of Directors to
receive the report of the Commissioners to be ap
pointed to open books of subscription to the capi
tal stock of said company ; that when a sufficient
number of shares to said capital stock shall be
subscribed, they shall ca 1 a meeting of the stock
holders for the election of a Board of Directors,
pursuant to the provisions of said charter. ’
2. Whereas the citizens of Hancock county have
resolved to provide the means to procure a s’urvey
of the Ronte of said Rail Road,
Resolved, That we agree to said resolution of the
citizens of Hancock county at their meeting, and
request the committee appointed for that purpose
to correspond with the provisional Board of Direc
tors appointed by this meeting, in relation to the
location and route of said survey; and that we re
cognize the amounts subscribed in pursuance of
said resolution by the citizens of Hancock county
as so much subscribed by them respectively towards
the capital stock ot said company in the event of
the construction ot said road.
8. Resolved , That so soon as the preliminary sur
vey of said ronte is made, or earlier, if Lece.-. , v
the provisional Board of Directors appointed by
this meeting, appoint Commissioners in the cities
of Macon, Milledgevi le, Spart!, Warrenton Au
gneta, Charleston, and such other places as they
may deem expedient, whose duty itßhallbe to
receive subscriptions to the capital stock of said
company in the said place* respectively.
4. Revived, That tbe proceedings of this meet
ing, the proceedings, of the meeting of the citizens
of Hancock county, the charter of the Miiledgeville
Railroad Company, and the acts amendatory there
to, be published In pamphlet form.
On motion, H was Orae* tj, That the proceedings
of this meeting be published in the papers of this
citv.
Wereupon, there being no farther business the
meeting adjourned. ’ e
Tomlinson Fobt, Chairman
W. 8. Rockwell, Secretary.
Fire.— We regret to learn that about 11 o’clock
at night, on the sth inst., the valuable Cotton Faoi
torv of Messrs. Kilgore aDd Lester, located in the
lower part of this District, was discovered to be
on fire, and the devouring element had made such
progress that all efforts to save the building proved
unavailing. Tbe buildings, machinery, everything
were eutire’y consumed by the fire. When the
flames were first jjotioed, the roof had burned so
long as to be in the act of falling in. We learn that
the proprietois attribute the origin ofthefire to self
oombu*tion of some cotton a> d other inflammable
materials in the garret. They estimate their ioss
at *12,1)00. There was no insurance on the pro
perty. It ia, however, fortunate that the sufferers
are able to sustain their heavy loss without much
inconvenience—both of them being gentlemen ol
handsome fortune. Mr. Kilgore is among the rich
est men in the npper coantry.— Greenville (S CA
Mountaineer.
A Dutch Steamer Expected.— Letters from the
Hague bring the intelligence that the Dutch gov
ernment have determined to send to New York the
war steamer Amsterdam, containing some contri
butions from Holland for the Crystal Palace. The
Amsterdam ia probably now on her passage, ant:
may be expected soon at New York.—lF. 7. St
jrm.
I j Correspondence <f the Savannah Georgian.
Weelejaa Female College.
Macon, Ga., July IS, 1853.
Messrs. Editors :—Presuming a short notice o
* the recent Commencement of the Female Collegi
i here would not be uninteresting to your readers,
I hereby give you a short aooount of the more pro
minent parts ot it:
The sttendanee was smaller than is usual, and
j the bright faoes and sparkling eyes that we were
wont to behold in each large profusion were, for
the most part, absent, giving to the spectator!,
however, more opportunity of admiring those
1 who graced the occasion by their presenoe.
The examination of the classes was, as usual, at
! tended by a brilliant throng, who seemed much in
terested in the advancement of the girls; but ou
Wednesday, the graduating class read their com
corapositions in the Methoditst Church, and as
this is regarded as the trial test of their accom
plishments, many a heart beat rapidly, and many
a throb of restless anxiety rose within the breasts
of the fair young graduates. The salutatory was
a very fine composition, and was read with a liquid
clear voice. The composition of ll Woman's
Rights” was a most excellent thing, and tbe claim
which the fair orator preferred for the free and in
dependent exercise of woman’s judgment, aud her
I rights in the scale of social civilisation, was warm
ly responded to, although tbe fair and slender torm
of tbe speaker was proof that Woman’s Rights
was Man’s Protection; at the conclusion she re
marked that “Woman’s destiny was on ward—
that she would yet wield the broomstick aa sceptre,
and bind the fragments of this glorious Uniou to
gether with apron strings.” The ioud applause
with which this was followed was peremptorily
silenced by the President, who evidenced great tear
of applause; because, 1 presume, he receives so
little of it, although the trustees of the church, as
he stated, had only consented to its use on that
condition. I know’ not the reason that induces
men to such starched views,as for myself I cannot
believe it either'contrary to scripture or morality.
The compositions were all good, and generally
well read; and the grace and action observed
showed their training to be not only mental, but
also for the proper development of the natural
graces. '
On the second day’s reading, there was less
timidity shown than on the preceding day, and
finely written compositions, ranging from “ grave
to gay,” were read with great clearness. The
sunny land of Florida being beautifully repre
sented—and indeed we may not wonder at the
brilliant beauties that deck our college halls from
that loved land, for the sun of heaven never un
folded a lovelier blossom within her borders than
some of the fair and radiant beauties that have
been nurtured beneath ita rays—“the world with
out the bible” would be no less sad a picture than
Florida without such flowers. “Old Bachelors”
were denounced as unprofitable by a smart young
girl, and many an old fellow might have joyfully
exclaimed—
“ If thy hand lay me low,
Then is pleasure in tbs blew 1”
But a low minutes had acaroe elapsed ete an
advocate, as eloquent as Hortensia and aa bright aa
the daughters of Delos, rose up to praiso him; oh,
how the withered heart must have leaped in felici
ty at the sweet cadence of such an advocate. A
verv beautiful composition was read on “ Wo
man’s Relation to the Temperance Cause,” by a
brilliant star from tho Columbus constellation. The
Valedictory was flue in its conception and delivery;
seldom have we heard a production of more merit;
it was chaste in diction and ornate in style, with
out profusion; fall of the most thrilling pathos
that melted in harmony from the lips of the
speaker.
The exercises closed by an address from Hon.
H. V. Johnson. It was a finished production, and
bore the impress of a master hand. The du
ties and responsibilities of woman were eloquent
ly and graphically delineated—the relations she
bore as mother and wife ohastely and beautifully
drawn—philosphy and bellos-lettres sparkled in
■ very sentiment—and marriage as the aim of hap
piness, and the necessity for a choice, not origina
ting in sordid views of wealth or distinction, but
in congeniality of sentiment and tastes, forcibly
impressed. Mr. Johnson is net an orator, but for
force and perspicuity, brilliant thoughts aDd
chastely finished metaphors, delivered in a strong,
impressive manner, imbued with earnestness and
zeal, he stands unrivalled ; be lacks the impns
sioned fire and kindling fancy, tho freedom and
the flneucy, which the true orator hath.
The sermon of Dr. Cross was a very excellent
production—abounding with the liveliest imagery
and the gorgeous decorations of a classiemind.
The whole affair was one long to bo remembered
by the spectators for its interesting incidents; and
by tbe young girls, who have just launched on
life’s voyage, after years have sped over them, “as
the greenest spot in memory’s waste ;” may the
world for them be unclouded with care, and may
it be radiant with joy, and hope glitter along the
waters over whiob they glide:
“ And may their life forever prove,
A long and summer day of love 1” L.
We subjoin a Programme of the exercises of the
Junior and Senior Class*!:
Prater.
Music.—The Lord’s Prayer. Anthem.
Composition.—Salutatory.—Mis! Barah E. Booth,
Quincy, Fla.
Composition.—The Discontent of th* Aged.—
Miss Mary H. Billing, Columbus, Ga.
Composition—
“ So closely our whiuwon our miseries tread,
That the laughed is awaked, ere the tear can be shed.”
—Miss Martha F. Soloman, Viueville, Ga.
Composition,—Our age progressive.—Miss Ann
Franklin, Washington Co., Ga.
Music.—God is Love. Ilymn—Anthem.
Composition.—Woman’s Rights.—Miss Louisa
M. Brantley, Vineville, Ga.
Composition.—“ Unstable as water, thou shalt
not exeel.”—Miss Martha P. Clements, Herriweth
er Co., Ga.
Composition.— Filial Affection,—Miss Eliza G.
Solomons, Savannuh, Ga.
Composition.—“Butliko the tender rose, men
soou decay.”—Miss Caroline E. Jones, Fort Val
ley, Ga.
Music.—“ Far trom my thoughts.” Hymn—
Anthem.
Composition.—“ The iusignifloauoe of human
Granduer.”—Miss Blizabeth Pitts, Clinton, Ga.
Composition.—The Genius of Civilization and of
Christianity.—Miss OvidiaL. Hardeman, Vineville,
Ga.
Composition.—All things earthly pass away.—
Miss Mary F. Burkhalter, Buena Vista, Ga.
Composition.—“ There is a voice that wakes the
soul; ’tis the voice of by-gone days."—Mias Geor
gia A. Popo, Pike Co., Ga.
Composition.—The Housekeeper.—MißS Melissa
A. Hill, Baldwin Co., Ga.
Music.—“ Crown his head with endless blesa
sings.”—Hymn—Anthem.
Composition.—A Letter from Home.—Miss Ma
ry Jane Snow, Georgetown Dist., 8. C.
Composition.—The World islike a Mirror.—Miss
Louisa F. Ellis, Macon Ga.
Composition.—“ Lives of great men all remind
us, wo may mako our lives sublime.”—Miss Vir
ginia A. Lester, Warren Co., Ga.
Composition.—Spirit Rappings—Miss Martha
Bibb Hardaway, Columbus, Ga.
Music.—San’ctus and Hosanna. Anthem.
Benediction.
In the evening a Concert was given at the Col
lege, under tho direction of Professor Gnttenber
?or, which elicited muoh applause from abril
tiantassombly.
Thursday. —The Exercises of the occssion closed
this day, with one exception after the following
order:
Prater.
Music.—Be thou exalted. Chorus—Athem.
Composition.—Heroic Women.—Miss Catherine
Duncan, Perry, Ga.
Composition—Dream-Land.—Miss Emma W.
Hurt, Macon, Ga.
Composition.—“ Millions of Spiritual Creatures
walk the Earth unseen."—Miss Mary E. Myrick,
Baldwin Co., Ga.
Composition.—The world without the Bible.—
Miss Mary Ann DuPont, Quincy, Fla.
Composition.—The Pilgrim Fathers.—MissMary
A. Anderson, Upson Co., Ga.
Mcsio.—“ Great is the Lord " Anthem.
Composition.—Woman’s True Ornaments.—Miss
Sarali II Littlejohn, Assumption, La.
Composition. —Old Bachelore unprofitable.—Miss
Mary E. Atkinson, Macon, Ga.
Composition.—Old Bachelors a pnblic benefit.—
Miss Celestia H. Comer, Vineville, Ga.
Composition.—Women’s Rolation to the Temper
ance Cause.—Miss Sarah Amelia Bard well, Colum
bus, Ga. „
Musio.—Songs of praise the Angelß sing. Hymn
—Anthem.
Composition.—Valedictory.—Mias R. Lillias Dow
dell, Oak Bowery, Ala.
Dmgreeb Conferred.
Music.—Thanksgiving Humn.
Address—By Hon. H. ▼. Johnson.
Music.—Farwell Ode.
Benediction.
Assassination.
A correspondent gives us foil particulars of the
assassination of Mr. Alpheus Jones by Mr. Miller
at Barnes’ precinct, In this county, which we fflen
tioned briefly a few weeks since.— Montgomery
Alabama Journal.
“One of the most bloody deeds on record, wan
not long since Committed by the licentions and
unprincipled wretch, Dr. 8. M. W. D. L. Miller,
on the person of Mr. Alpheus Jones, a respectable
citizen of this county. The facts in relation to this
outrage are as follows: Said Miller had, for some
months, been in the employment of said Jones,
and on the night of tho sth of June last, J ones’
wife left his couch aud crept softly to that of Dr.
Miller; to which place Jones soon followed her
and attempted to drag her out of bed; but while
doing this, Miller cruelly stabbed and chopped
him with a huge knife, which is supposed to have
been concealed about the bed. After receiving
many death-dealing strokes from this midnight as
sassin, Jones, with his entrails in his hands, fled
to the house of his neighbor, Mr. Supples, to which
place he was pursued by Mrs. Jones and Miller,
who had a double-barrelled gun. Fortunately,
Jones, who was judioious enough to abandon the
road and take to the woods, reached there before
them, and fell exhausted in the door just as they
arrived at the gate. Not being allowed entrance,
they both returned to Jones’house. After ransack
ing the houee for Jones’money, (about *400) but
which, during their absence, haid been secured by
Jones’ mother, an aged and decrepid lady, Miller
mounted his horse and took flight. Mr. Jones
has lain in a hopeless and deplorable condition at
the house of Mr. Supple ever since, until bis death
on Friday last.
Miller escaped on a black stallion, with a whit*
face, taking with him a pair ot physician’s saddle
bags—black—with patent covers. H* (Miller) is s
man of low, diminutive statue, black hair and eyes,
contracted brow, and rather feminine voice. Said
Miller is a Sooth Carolinian by birth, and has re
lations in Alabama and Fierids—to the former cr
latter of which places he may have made his escape.
This unmitigated scoundrel should be arraigned
and brought to justice. It is hoped that his Ex
cellency, the Governor, will issne a proclamation
offering a reward sufficient to authorise this nnd* r .
taking. There are many individual- w y lo
readily pursue the author of moody deed, who
yet goes uuwhipped of , nd ,ppr e trend him,
and hnng hitn lore me tribunal of our eountry.
—u newspaper publishers who would ar
rest the career of this villain, will please insert
this in their columns.”
We have heard it hinted that Miller was shot at,
and probably killeo, by a party in pursuit of him.
This, however, has no better foundation than vagne
rumor.
Athens, June 25,1858.
Mr. Brandyl am gratified to witness the re
turning spirit r f kindness, as evinoed in your edi
torial of to-day. I love peace, aud have endeavored
all my life to follow peace, andthetbiogs which
make for peace. I oan stand a cut from au enemy,
—thank God I have seldom bad one,—but a blow
from a friend,— one in whom I have trusted—is
hard to bear. David felt this; sod every gener
ous heart like his, feels it.
Allow me, if you please, to point out a typo
graphical error in the publication of my letter.
You make me speak or myself aa one of tbe “Old
Generals" of 1889— Guard, instead of Generals, is
the word. I would not deem the correction im
portant, but for the fact, that as it now stands, it
nas the appearance of vanity.
One other word and lam done. Yon still seem
to think that I intimate a doubt aa to the consti
tutionality of the measure proposed by the Atlanta
Convention* A writer in the Chronicle A Sen
tinel, who signs himself Washington, labors under
the same impression. Pardon me for suggesting
that this is an entire mistake. After mung the
decision of the Supreme Court of tho United States,
—affirming tbe Constitutional competency of ths
State Legislatures to pass laws withholding lioeiaa,
and prohibiting the traffic, I add, —“grave objec
tions have been interposed of late, as to th* mode
of exercising this power.” I then refer to three
cases,—two against, and one in favor of the power;
—and conclude by saving that 1 forbear to expreee
any opinion upon the’ point, declaring that I have
formed none. And this ia the whole ot my letter,
as it respects this subject.
1 submit, therefore, that it ia not right to say
that I have intimated a doubt, aa to the eonsti
tutional question. 1 thought it due to tbe triendi
of the measure, to be informed that the Court! ir
other States had not only doubted bat denied thi
constitutionality of aimiliar statutes. But whetfae
they were right or wrong, I intimated no opinion
Very respectfully, you™, •
Jot. Earn Loom.'
1
Id jHognftif tclfgrnjit).
f Charleston .Market.
J Monday, July 18.— Cotton. —Tho market is ra
ther in fkvor of buyers to-day, with sales of 800
bales at luj^c.
, Tuesday, July, 19.— Cotton. —There was not a
■ bale sold to-day.
New Orleans Market,
Monday, July 18.— Cotton. —The sales on Satur
day were only 200 bales. To-day aalea reach 1500
hales. Middling 10% cts . '
Bacon Sides 8%, Shoulders 4%0
From the Baltimore American.—By Telegraph.
Opening of Ike Crystal Palace.
. New Yore, July 14.—At 10 o’clock this morn
ing the committee of the City Council, together
with the Committee ol Reception, arrived at Castle
Garden, haying the President of the United States
aud suite in charge, accompanied by Governor
Fort, of New Jersey, whilstsalutea were being fired
trom Governor’s aud Brdlow’a Islands, and Iroui
the Battery, under the direotion of Brigadier Gen*
Morris.
Alter entering Castle Garden, which was throng
ed with people, the President was formally wel
comed to the city by the Mayor, to which ho re
sponded in a neat and appropriate speech, which
was received with great enthusiasm. The first
division of military were stationed ou the Batterv.
with an immense throng of spectators, and waa
reviewed by the President, on horse back, amid
ike shouts aud the hurrahs of tho multitude. The
processions was then formed, and was full one
hour in passing out of the Battery. The parade
was very splendid, but a severe storm of rain for
a time interrupted tho evolutious of the troops.
After the storm had ceased, the procession took
up its line of march for the ryilal Palace.
Throughout the eutire route the streets were liter
ally jammed with ihe masses of people, and tho
President was greeted with cheers, waving of
handkerchiefs, &c.
At 2 o’clock the cortege reached the Crystal Pal
ace, and the President and Cabinet were conduct
ed to a platform on the north nave, where were
also assembled Generals Scott and Wool, Gov.
nunt and other distinguished personages from
home and abroad. On the platform on tho ea-*t
'lave were the officers of the army and navy, Brit
ish officers, Mayors of different citios, Foreign
Cousuls, Mayor and Councils of New York, aud
various public functionaries.
The opeuing prayer was delivered by tho Right
Rev. Bishop Wainwright, lollowed by an anthem
sung by the New York Harmonic, and accompan
ied by the Natioual Guard’s Band.
The President was then welcomed by Theodore
Sedgwick, in a neat address, to which lie replied
in a very short address, pleadiug his inability to
speak at length. He seemed very muoh fatigued.
The ceremonies were then closed with Handel’s
celebrate ! Hallelujah Chorus, from the “Messiah *•
which, sung by an immense chorus, produced’a
magnificent musical effect.
While the guests were occupied with viewing
the Exhibition, a grand Concert wus givon by
Dodsworth's, aud the Natiouul Guard’s Bauds.
The Palace was not oven crowded, us none but
invited guests, aud those holding season tickets
were admitted.
The City Banquet in hono- of the President will
take piaee io-inorrow night, and will prove a mag
nificent affair.
It is the President’s intention to return to Wash
ington on Saturday next.
Pittsburgh, July 14.— I Tho steamer Manchester
while lying at tho Marine Hospital, a mile below
Pittsburgh, was burned to the water’s edge, yes
terday afternoon. The fire was caused by a work
men oarelessly throwing a match down after light
ing his cigar. The boat was owned by Capt. Bow
man, and George Beeohnecker, First Clerk. She
was nearly now and cost 124,000. Sho was insured
for ♦15.000 in the Delaware Insurance and Fire
men’s Insurance Offices.
W ashington, July 14.—Nineteen bricklayers on
tho Capitol Extension refused to continue work to
day unless they received an advance of 25 cents 1
per diem. The change in the plan requires much 1
destruction of work done, besides tho removal of '
imperfect materials, and several hundred men will ]
soon be employed.
Danville, Pa., July 14.—The new rolling mill
nearly completed at this place, by the Mountain |
Iron Company, was destroyed by fire this after- I
noon. Loss very heavy. ’
Philadelphia, July 15.—The barqno Charles E.
Lex arrived here to day with advices from Port au J
Prince to July Ist. 1
'• he country was quiet and business extremely ,
dull. c
Tho importation from the United States were
larger than ever before known within Hie memory
of tbe oldest merchants. Fish would scarcely
bring the duties paid on them. Pork, Flour and
Butter wero selling at loss than the invoice prices.
Coffee and Logwood wero scarce. Coffee on board
brought *l.6oper 1(I0 Ihs Logwood *BO per 1000
pounds. Doubloons *270. In other mutters there
was no particular movemont. Tho abuudunt sup
ply of products for tho United 8i tes will tend to
keep down prices for somo time to como.
Washington, July 15. —Com. Shubriek left for
Portsmouth, N. H., to-day, to assume the com
mand of the Fishing Squadron. He was accom
panied Wy Lieut. Maury, W. Lewis aud Col. G. 8.
Cunningham, his private Secretary.
New York, July 15.—The President has deter
mined to forego the banquet uud return to Wash
ington to niirht. He goes on an excursion down
the harbor to-day.
Terrible Steamboat Disaster.
Poughkeepsie. July 16.—About two o’clock this
morning the ateumcr Empire, wheu five miles bo
low this place on her down passage, wus run into
by a sloop with such force as to knuok one of her
boilers and some parts of her machinery over
board.
This caused the steamer almost immediately to
take fire, spreading the utmost consternation
among her passengers, who were roused from their
slumbers by the force of tho sloop running into
them.
They were, however, all rescued safely and
brought to Poughkeepsio by a schooner this morn
ing, except some ten or twelve, who were badly
sculded, and three erfourkillcd.
It is feared that some of the passengers [coped
overboard during the consternation, and’ wero
drowned. Most of the crew have arrived here.
The fire on the boat was extinguished as speedily
as posaihle, hut she is greatly injured.
Pouoiikkxpsie, July 16, 12 M.—An oxtra just
Issued from the office of tho Duily Press gives’ the
following particulars of tho dreadful accident on
hoard tho steamer Empire this morning.
Among the killed are the bar touder, two fe
males, and one boy, names unknown.
There were also several bodies taken from the
river and placed on a sloop bound for this town.
Among the wounded are J. D. Scott, a book ped
lar, Edmund G. Surtan, second engineer, aud Mr.
Cushing, third engineer.
Chas. Cushman, fireman; Mary Bcedes and Mary
Wooster, two squaws from Canada, and Robt. T.
Cnttiugham, of New Haven, badly scalded and
leg broken.
N.B. Bulitt, of Washinston, D. C„ two deck
hands, named James Jollrston and Peter Van
Fealen; also, G. Parritt, of New Jersey. All of
the above are badly scalded, and probably some
seven or eight will die.
Every exertion is being made to mako the injnr
ed comfortable.
The boat is badly shattered and her machinery
ranch injured.
It is stated that soon after the collision oue of the
steamcra’s boilers exploded, which was tho oause
of the great loss of life.
Congressional Dlrtrlct Convention,
Amikious, Ga., July 18,1858.
At a meeting of the delegates from tho various ’
counties, ot the Second Congressional District of (
the Conservative Union men, on motion of James (
M. Clarke, E«q., Col. Wm. Patterson was called to
tho Chair, and Samuel Lindsey appointed Score (
tary.
On the call of tho counties the following
gentlemen answered to their names as delegates l 1
From the coanty of
Baker—P. J. StronzierandD.A.Vason, Esq.
Decatur —B. M. Griffin.
Lee—Jas. R. Rouse, Willis A. Hawkins and W.
W. Gilmore.
Macon—Jack Brown.
Stewart—J. M. Clarke, B. S. Worrell and B. 1
Mitchell.
Mnsoogee—B. A. Thornton and Wm. Dougher
ty.
Macon—P. P. Cook, W. J. Patterson and M. J. 1
Fagan.
Sumter—Thos. C. Sullivan, Wright Brady, C. J.
Malone and H. K. McCay.
On motion of Col Bnllivan,each oountybe allow
ed one vote for each Senator, and two votes for (
each Representative.
On motion of J. M. Clarke, the Chair appointed
a committee of five to draft resolutions, consisting
of Messrs. J. M. Clarke, Willis A. Hawkins, D. A.
Vason, 11. K. McCay und P. P. Crook, who, attar .
retiring, reported the following Resolution:
Resolved, That this Convention now proceed to
nominate a candidate for Congress for the Second i
Congressional District by ballot, which was unani
mously adopted.
On motion of P. J. Sirozilr— 1
Resolved, That a majority of the whole number ,
of votes, be required to nominate. When on (
counting out the ballots, it appeared that the lion.
James Johnson received the whole number of l
votes, (thirty-two,) and was declared by tho Chair l
to be the unanimous choice of the Convention.
On motion, a committee, consisting of P. J.
Stronzier, Thos. O. Sullivan, and B. 8. Worrel,
were appointed to notify Mr. Johnson of his nomi- |
nation, and to ask him to appear before the Con- i
vention and announce his acccptanee.
J. M Clarke, from the committee appointed to l
report business for the Convention, reported the •
followingßesolutions:
Resolved, That this Convention ratify and en
dorse the aotion of the Union Convention lately as
sembled in Miiledgeville, that we heartily approve
of the resolut ons of that body; and hereby adopt
them as our Political creed. I
Resolved, That we hail with patriotic pride and
pleasure the nomination of that pure patriot and
statesman, the Hon. Charles J JenkinsforGover
nor of our large and growing State. A gentleman
so distinguished in ail the walks of public and pri
vate life, so eminent for his social and rno'al vir
tues. One so intimately and closely identified
with all great and important movements in the his- 1
tory of our Stato, for tho last fifteen or twenty
years. Georgia’s loyal and favorite son cannot fail
toreoomincna himself to tbe consideration anti
support of ull conservative citizens.
Resolved, That this Convention approve of the
conduct of our present able, aud talented ropre
sentative in tbe Congress of Ybe United States, and
we hereby unanimq' llß iy nominate a candidate of
the people fo r re-election.
“7. Johnson was then introduced to the Con
vention by the committee, who accepted the nomi
nation, and in ashortand appropriate speech, gave
the position of parties, and administration of the
national government.
On motion of P. J. Strozier, Esqr., the thanks
of the Convention, was tendered to the members
of the Presbyterian Church for the uso ol their
bouse, and that the thanks of this Convention be
tendered to the Chairman and Secretary.
On motion of D. A Vason, Esqr., the Convention
adjourned. Patterson, Chm’n.
Samuil Lindsiy, Sec’y.
MARRIED.
In J.fferaonreanty.atibehouaevfMrr Jora ““-®" ’*!«
12th inst., bj Kev. W. L. Tucker, Mr. JAM US A. MLR
PlllTwd MUi EMILY JORDAN, eldest daughter ts
William Jordan, deceased
OBIITJARY.
niaT oiTtbe Ist ins ant, at the residence of Mre. Griffin,
in cLlumbi* county, Mr. J‘i!lN W HuLLID.tY, in the
B&th year of bi« age T*‘ c deceased had a I n; and edi
ous attHck of Typhoid which he bore with c dm
resignation *nd unparsll led quietude. Me h*d been *
member of the Baptist Church fjr a number of years, and
from l<i« upright walk and Christian exterior, h a f< lend*
entertain tbe fond hope that he is now at re»t in the bosom
of hb> God. As a neichb r, Mr. Doludat was kind ;as a
friend, sincere and confiding; as a ciuzen, he was pru lent
and trustworthy. Few had more possess* nos themsel* es,
—none used mo? e caution n the direct on of their onduct
Tbe deceased leaves a wife and two small children to
mourn his loss, which to them is irreparable; for, in the
relations of hu*b«nd and father, h- had no superior, and
but few equals. It will be a consolation to bis aged father,
who resi.es tn Mississippi, to learn that daring his pro
traded illness, nothing was omitted which Hr endship and
duty could suneat to allay the malady and arrest the dart
ofthefelldeatroyer. hut all in vain The fiat of hia Crea
tor had (one forth. It was Death. Hia remains were In
terred in the family borymg ground, to await their eternal
destiny. Rest in peace. Emeus.
yar~ Th- Constitutionalist and Christian Index will
| Phase copy.
DIED.
1 In Columbia county, on the sch Inst., ROBERT JULIAN,
youngest child of Nelson M. and Martha A. Benton, tgtd
about one year and fire days.
, In Walton county, on the 10th inat., JULIA MARGA
’ RET, infant daughter of Dr. John and Mrs. Mary Gre
' sham, aged t months and 4 days.
PTf. TUBPKItTIHIII—B bhla.juitlsnded~
J*!y7 WM. H. TUTT.
• <iiVLVle.ta.iAL.
4lUl:m MAKKKT.
Weekly Report. Tuesday, P. M.
CO ITON. It is really quite impo. Bible to give a satis
factory report of the Cotton market to those not on the
»p t towitneaa the Mate of things. Holders are offering
but little, and are very firm in their asking rates, but buy
ers do not manifest any inclination to operate, and in this
stste of tilings there is virtually no market. When sales
are made, howev r, they are at almost the rates eurrent a
week ago—perhaps a shade lower. The foreign accounts
now doc are looked to with great inte.est, at so much do
penus upon peace or war.
REOEU’Tft TO LATHT DATES.
18ft®. 1809.
NewOrleana, July 8 WW94 1,879.860
Mobile, July 8. M 8.160 694,666
Florida, Juyl 1T*,896 18V'09
Texas, July 9. 79.879 69,149
Savannah, July 14 889,817 841,931
Charleston, July 14 441,716 466,761
North Carolina, July 9 18,6*6 16884
Virginia, July 1 18,179 16469
8,184,591 9,976547
Increase. 208t0*4
STOCKS IN SOUTH KEN POETS.
New Orleans, July 8 66,5 9 26,7’7
Mobile, July 8 80 791 7,949
Florida, J ily 1 6,861 h,616
Texas, July 8 7,848 9,76*>
Savannah, July 14 6,906 4,187
Charleston, July 14 86,700 17,460
North Carolina. July 2 40m 490
Virginia, July 1 *0 Bro
Total in Southern Ports 189,990 78.849
New York,July 19 64,894 66,066
Total Stock 217,814 188,414
EXPORTS. -
To Great Britain 1,6461 <9 1,604.889
“ Prance 418 916 417,607
Other Foreign Ports 886,462 888,809
Total Poreign Exports 2,.893,820 9,861,198
To Northern Ports 919,069 924,701
The accounts from the growingcrops, within the last few
day*, since the rains have commenced, are more favorable.
The rains have, however, been deferred so long that we
tbiok it quite impossible, under ordinary seasons, or even
the most favorable, that the crops can recover from the
effects of the drought.
TRAPE AND BUSINESS have been remarkably dull
during the week closed to-day. In such a quiet state of
the market, it is difficult to give a satisfactory report. The
rates for every thing may be said to be nominal, because
there is little or nothing doing.
PROVISIONS.—The transactions in Bacon, for country
orders, are more active. We hear of no large tales.
Pi ices accord with cur quotations. In Flour the operations
are almost exclusively for the city consumption. Supply
of Bacon and Flour abundant.
GRAIN—The Corn pani. is quite over, though in conae
qut-nce of the small supply, prices are pretty well main
tained. It retails at 90c. and dealers touch it gingerly.
Wheat continues in demand at our quotations.
EXCHANGE on the North is abundant at V cent, pre
mium.
FREIGHTS—The late rains have improved the naviga
tion of the river and steamers ply without difficulty.
Freights arc the same as previously reported.
Liverpool Market.
Cotton. —There has been leas life in the market since the
sailing of the Atlantic, but prict • cf good useiul cottons
have been steadily maintained, and strictly middling Or
leans and air Mobiles, from their tcaroity, area fraction
dearer in the week.
The ordinary a< d inferior qualities are in great abun
dance and almost unsaleable. There is only a limited
business <*oiug in Manchester this week, and the turn out !
at Sloe* port still continues. *
Breadrtiiffs.- Since the sailing of the Atlantic, flour has !
advauc dls per bbl, and wheat 2d to 6d per 70 lbs.— !
(i dian corn, also has attracted more attention than of *
There has been large buying for Continental orders, bu
th home markets scarcely se ond the upward movera nt.
LIVERPOOL, July I.—We have received fair arrivals of
Wheat Four, Beans, Oats, and Indian Corn the last two
•lays, and, with a good general demand, prices have steadi
ly advanced. Theie was a thin attendance of millers and
dealers ut our Corn Exchange this morning, and the busi
ness was only imited, in consequence of holders requiring
an advance over Tuesday of 2d per butiht lon Wheat and
Is per bbl and sack in Flour.
White Indian Corn was in request for English feeding
purposes, and was Is per quarter dearer, but yellow ne
glected. Oa s and Oatme 1 full sustained late rates. The
weather has a more settled aspect to-day.
LIVERPOOL* June 80 —Without any further news to
affect our Cotccn market the quoted prices, of Friday last
haveb en steadily and even firmly maintained.
The large quantity < f leafy and dirty Orl< ans and Mobile
compo ing our present stock of American, renders those
quail iessomewhat h avy of sale, and quite stationary in
price; wld e th** clean sorts free from leaf, although below
middling in quality, are much sought for and rather tend
ing upward.
The better qual ties above middling, being clean and free
from leaf, are a point h gher. It may not, however, be
necessary, up to this moment, to raise the quotations above
ti.oseon Friday last The Conuni lee of Brokers place Fair
I 'Hands at 6# < ; Mobile at 6#d. t and Orleans at 6#d.
The hales of the week are GO 82<) hales.
HAVRE, June *29.—Th»*re has been a very dull market
to day; the sal<-s of Colton amount to only 7<-0 'tales.
Prices are about the s iiue, as money is atiainable at low
rates, but holders are generally free tellers while trad ra
are reluctant to op-rate, our stock being large—say 186,-
000 bales against $7 000 last year.
The weather h s become very hot: the state of the
(b ids, in general,. a*e satisfactory, however. Breadstuff's
have experienced sn advance in some of the markets.—
Cor . A r . Y. Com . Adv.
NEW ORLEANS, July 14. —Statement of OotUm.—
Stock on hand Ist September, 1869 bales 10,009
Arrived since 1.666,788
Arrived to-day ]6t)
. , , MM.909
Exported to date 1,618.778
Exported to-day 6,811—1,624 089
Stock on hand and on ship-board not cleared.. 49,868
Flour— The demand is active. Sales 8800 bbls., includ
ing 4t)o St. Louis on private terms; 860 at $4 70 ; 700 at
#4 76; 7-*0 in 4 lots at $4.80; 100 extra at $5.12; 260 at
$6 25; 100 at $5.87 and 8 H) Eagle, A bion and Crescent, in
lots, at $ 75. Also 7o bbls. sour at $8.50.
Com —Sales 4600 sacks of w ichfl'6 at 60c. f*r white
and 56c. for ordinal y; 888 ordinary at 66c ; 1900 at—:
416 mixed at 5Sc.; 180 at 60c.; 2<>o yellow at 61c., 606 white
at» ! 2#-.; 8i»0 at 64c. and 100 at #sc.
W/tinkey—bto bbls. Mountain Dew were sold at 28#c.
Bacon— talcs 84 and 11 casks Sides at 6#0., and 80
casks ordinary Shoulders at 4#c.
Bagging and Rope— 66 pieces were sold at 12#o. and
65 co is ordinary at 6#c.
Coffee— m 0 bags prime Rio were sold at 9c.
Freights— Noth'ng new.
Exchange* —Fair demand. London B#@9 and
9# $ cent, premium; Paris 6f.10@5f.15; New York
Go h*y I#@># $ cent, discount; New York Sight par to
# $ 'eat. discount.
NEW-YORK, July 16—Fi-r good fresh ground Floor
there is a pretty good export demand, and the market is
very firm; otner kinds»redull without change In piic*s.
Sabs 7,800 bbls. at ss.i 6#@5.12# for common to straight
Bta'.e ; $ t.94@5 12# for mixed to fancy Michigan and In
diana ; $5.12# for coma on to good Ohio; $6.18#@5.76
f>r extra do and $5.81#@6.60 for extra Genesee. A fair
demand for Southern Flour, with sa'es of 600 bbls. at $0
12#@58l# for mixed to good brands.
Grain— The Wheat market is firmer with a good export
demand and only a limited supp'y of prime parcels. Sales
7 Ud bushels good white Ohio at $1.28#; 2600 prime
Michigan at SI.HO; 2700 Red Oh o about $1.15, and 29'"*
bush new Red N<-<rih Car »lina supposed $1.22@1.*4
Whi they —A ft. m market with sales of 8% bbl- Prison
2B#o , and lOu do at 28#c. y time, drudge is held at2B#o.
_ LWton—•The market is heavy and #@#c. lower.
tfWter ay, 700 bales changed hands.
Aiuiti'A i'kickh cDuamrr.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BAGGING.—Gunny per yard $ 12X Q| II
Kentucky 11 none.
Dundee “ 10X © 11
BACON.—Hams per lb. t A IS
Shoulders " 7 A 8
Sides “ 9 A 10
Hug Round “ 8 © 81k
BUTTER—Goshen •* 18 I) tl
Country 11 121 k g 1 18
BRICKS— per 1.000 000 A 860
CHEESE.—Northern perlb. 10 © IT
English Dairy “ 11 © IB
00FEEE.—Rio “ 9\ © 11>X
haguira “ 11 © lux
Java 11 18 A 16
DOM EBTIC GOODS.—Y arns TB A 81
X Shirting per yard 4X16 7X
% “ “ |X & JX
6-4 •• "".‘.'.7.7.7 “ 10 © 19X
8-4 “ •« 11 © 14
Osnahurgß " © 9
FEATHERS.— perlb. 81X© 00
FIBH Mackerel,No.l....per bbl. IB 00 ©l6 60
No. 2 “ 11 00 © 19 00
No. 3 “ 10 00 ©lO 60
No No. 4 this year.
Herrings per box © 100
FLOOR.—Country per bbl. 826 © 800
Tennessee " 8(0 © 860
Canal “ 6T6 (| TOO
Baltimore " 800 © 708
Hiram Smith’s “ 800 © 860
City Mills “ 800 © 700
GRAlN.—Coro,sacks included, per bnih. 80 © to
Wheat white “ 100 81 196
do. Red “ 88 © 90
Oats " none.
Rye “ none.
Peas “ 90 © 100
GUNPOWDER.—
Duponts’ perkeg 4TB © 880
Hasard “ 476 © 860
IRON.—Swedes perlb. 4X © 6X
English “ 4 © 4X
LARD.— perlb. 10 © 11
LlME.—Country perbox none.
Northern per bbl. fOO © 260
LUMBER.— per 1,000 10 00 ©l4 00
MOLABSEB.—Cuba per gall. 94 © 97
Orleans “ 88 © 87
NAILS.— perlb. 6 © 6*
OlLS.—Sperm,prime.... pergall. 160 ©l7O
Lamp ** 120 166
Train “ 80 ( i 96
Linseed “ 90 I i 100
Castor “ 180 ( I 176
RICE- pertleree 4M © 4*
ROPE.—Kentucky perlb. BXO 9
Manilla M 16 O 16
RAISINS.— perbox 8 80 4 00
SPlßlTS.—Northern Gin.per gall. 86 © 40
Rum. “ 86 © 40
N.O. Whisky “ 28 ( | 80
Peach Brandy " 1? < t 122
Apple do " JO 41 76
Holland Gin “ 196 8 i 176
Cngnacßrandy. .... “ 180 (19 BO
BUGARB.-N.Orleans... perlb. 6XO «X
Porto Rico M Tit 8
Muscovado “ 6XO {X
Loaf “ 10 © 10X
Crushed " 9X © JJX
Powdered ** 10 © 11
Stuart’sßeflned A...•• 8X © 10
“ « 8... « ® »
•• •• 0... « 8 © 8X
SALT.— perbusbel, © , 5?
per sack 1 BTX @ 140
Blown “ *«• ©
SOAP. —Yellow perlb. »* © 1
SHOT.- ...perbag *«X © * ®JX
TWINE.—Hemp Bagging, per lb. 18 © 96
Cotton Wrapping.... 18 © 26
It Is proper to remark that these are the current
rates at wholesale from store—of course at retail prices are
a shade higher, and from the Wharf or Depots, In large
quantities, a shade lower.
FACTS CANNOT BE DOUBTED,
pf |,et tbe Afflicted Bead and Ponder.—More
than 500 persons in the city of Richmond, Va., alone testi
ty to the remarkable cures performed by CARTERUSPAN
ISH MIXTURE. The great Spring Medicine and Purifier
of tbe Blood ia now used by hundreds of grateful patients,
who testify daily to the remarkable cures performed by the
greatest of a 1 medicines, Carter’s Spanish Mixture. Neu
ralgia, Rheum itism, Scro'ula, Eruptions on the Skin, Liver
Disease, Fevers, Ulcers, Old Sores, Affections of th Kid
neys, Diseases of the Tbrost, Female Complaints, Pains and
Aching or the Bones and Joints, are speedUy put to Bight
by tiring this great and inestimable remedy.
For all Diseases of the Blood, nothing has yet been found
to compare with it. It cleanses the system of aU impuri
ties, acts gently and efficiently on the Liver and Kidneys,
strengthens the Digestion, gives tone to the stomach, makes
the Skin clear and healthy, and restores the Constitution,
enfeebled by disease or broken down by the excesses of
youth, to its pristine vigor and strength.
For the Ladies, it is incomparably better than all the
cosmetics ever used. A few doses of Carter’s Spanish
Mixture will remore all sallownesi of complectlon, bring
the roses mantling to the cheek, give eiaatieity to the step
and improve the general health in a remarkable degree
beyond all the medicines ever heard of.
A large number of certificates of remarkable cures per
formed on persons residing In the city of Richmond, Va.,
by the use of Carter's Spanish Mixture, Is the beet evidence
that there is no humbng about it. The press, hotel keep
ers, magistrates, phyilclaDS, and public men, well known
to the community, ail add their testimony to the effects of
this Great Blood Purifier.
Call and see a few hundred of the certificates around the
; bottle.
None genuine unless signed BENNETT k BEERS, Drug
l gists.
, Principal Depots at M. Ward, Close A Co., No. 88 Maiden
Lane, New-Tork; T. W. Dyott k Sons, and Jenkins k
. Hartshorne, Philadelphia; Bennett k Beere, No. 196 Alain
street, Richmond, Va. And for sale by HavUand, Harra
k Co., Charleston; H AVILAND, RISLBT k CO., and WM. H.
TUTT, Augusta, and by all Druggists and country merchants
1 everywhere. Price $1 per Bottle, or Six Bottle, for ©.
my29-dtwAwly _____
• fob sale
* OKI A PAIR of CAN ART BIRDS for sale. Apply at
‘ 250 the South-west corner of Centre sud Reyooldl
streets. U/14-dSawit*] J. I. MUTH.
S3ELLANEOUS.
NEW PARTNERSHIP.
toIUNED have entered Into partner
he transaction of the WATOtt AND
NEBB, in the cl*y of Augusta, under the
if OSBORNE k WHITLuCK.
HENRY J. OS BURN E,
FREDERICK A. WHITLOCK.
Ist, 1868.
LATE keeping constantly on hand, an
extensive assortment of the latest and newest styles of
Goods lu our Une, a** d hope, by punctuality and proinpt
i ness In business, to 3*erit a »hare of public patronsge.
Having recently employed two workmen—an experienced
Jeweler and also an Watch Maker, these two
dUT-rent branches of the trade will be cariiedon sepa
rately, and therefore more thoroughly. Call and try us.
We ill be constantly receiving new Good*, direct from
the manufacturer. OSBORNE k WHITLOCK,
Jy2d-tf Under the O. 8. Hotel.
BIHPBON A GARDINER,
WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS, Mclntosh street, Augusta,
Ga.—Will continue the Warehouse and Commit SMH
tlon Business, In all its brunches, at their old stand on Mc-
Intosh street, (Fire-Proof Building,) and hope hr etrict
personal attention to the interests of all who place busi
ness in their hands, to merit a continuance of the patron
age so liberally bestowed the pttt season, and for which
they embrace the present occasion to tender their thanks
Their charges will conform to the established rates of
the city.
Orders Ibr BAGGING, ROPE and FAMILY SUPPLIES
filled at the lowest market rates. ’
Cash advances made on PRODUCE In store, when re
quired.
J.R. SIMPSON. | JAB. T. GARDINER
July 80,1883.
DISSOLUTION.
THE FIRM of DYE a HEARD, Warehouse and Com
mission Merchants, wss this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The notee and accounts of the late firm will be
liquidated by S. D. Hasan. J. M. DTE,
S. D. HEARD.
Augusta, Ga., July 16,1858.
8. D. HEARD,
WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION ~,
MERCHANT, Augusta, Ga., reepecifudy
announces to the public generally, that he will
continue the Warehouse business in all its branches at the
old stand of Dye A Heard, Fire-Proof Warehouse, east side
of Molntosh-street—where he hopes, by unremitting exer
tlons, lo merit a continuance of the patronage so liberally
extended to the late firm of Dye A Heard.
All ordera for family supplies, Bagging, Rope, Balt, Ac.,
promptly filled at loweet market pricee.
Cash advances made on produce In store, when deaired.
Augusta, July 16, 1853.
In withdrawing from the firm of Dye A Heard, I avail
myself of thi« opportunity of returning my sincere thanks
for the liberal patronage extended to the late firm, amt
solicit the eame for my late partner and successor, 8. u.
Hasan. JylF-em J. M. DEE,
CROCKER K REES.
WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,Augusta,Georgia. Theun.ls\l>Yfl
dersU ned have this day formed a Co-PnrtnershlpliSsTSl
for the transaction of a general WAIIKHOUrE AND COM
MISSION BUSINESS, under the Firm of CROCKER A
REES. Their Warehouse Is on the corner or Reynold and
Washington streets, convenient to the bustm »» pan of the
city. Both having had long experience in the business,
will rive their undivided ailenrion to the sale of Cotton
and Produce. All orders for BAGGING, ROPE, FAMI
LY SUPPLIES, Ac., carefully filled at the lowest market
prlcas.
J. K. CROCKER returns his sincere thanks to his old
patrons and friends for their liberal patronage heretofore,
and solicits a continuance cf the same for the new firm.
IJT Oath advances made on consignments when re
quire«l.
*** Our Commissions for selling Cotton wlllbe 25 cents
per bale. JOHN R. CROCKER,
Augusta, Ga., July 18,1858. JOHN 0 REES.
Jjl»-wßmo
valuable Alabama plantation.
IJtORHALK, my PLANTATION lying 80 mile, from
Columbus, on or near the Girard Railroad, contain
log 1,625 acres. The Plantation is well improved ; about
son acres cleared and in cultivation. There Is also on the
Plantation a set of Mills, saw and grist. Iho place is per
fectly healthy, and lies on the road from OolumbUß to
Glayton, and on the road from Eufala to Tusltcgee. 1 will
sell low and on long time, with interest, if required. Ad
<*«“ „„ BKNJ. SCREWS,
Jyll-wi* Glennvllle, Harbour county, Ala.
1,166 ACBE3 BURKE LAND.
TUB HUBBLHII4KR offers for sale his PLANTA
TION on Buckhead Creek. Burke county, conmining
1,168 acres, aboutffbt) of whioh hus boon cleared principal
ly within the lost six years; the remainder Oak and Uicln -
ry woodland of One quality and well timbered. The place
is well watered, and has on it a comfortable Dwelling ~
fine Gin House, with good, comfortable Nej.ro Cabin;, ~1..]
other necessary buildings—the whole in flneound'Vion
For terms, which will be made to suit the uijrrhaaer
P ' y . U> ~ , , , JOUN WbKINNIE, JR?
Augusta, July IT, 1858-wtJal ’
A VALUABLE FLAJJIATION FOE SALE.
I WILL NULL toy PLANTATION ‘IX miles from
Waynesboro’—from the settlement to the K.ilroad,
not over One mile. The tract contains I,Oil acres; about
hill cleared; under good fence and in successful cultiva
tion. AH building! necessary on a Cotton pi mtation are
on it—good Dwelling and out buildings, new Nig, o Houses
and Overseer's House in the pine woods and considered
healthy. The land uncleared is partly Oak and Hickory,
some mixed pine, and bottom land; timber in abundance;
a good deal of Ash and White-oak. No person would pur
chase without looking for himself, and I will tab pic mure
in showing the place to any gentleman who may with to
purchase a Cotton plantation In that part of llurke county,
Addiessmeat Richmond Factory, Richmond county, Ga.
JyHwtDl AM 11, inLuV,
ELIGIBLE PROPERTY^
AHASIDSO.HK and h gidy improved country RESI
DENCE and FARM for sa'e, In Oglethorpe county,
on the road leading from Lexingtin to Athens, near
Cherokee corner, and commonly known us the Brick Tract
consisting of 600 acres lying level, and one fourth in’
wooda. A large two story substantial brick building, with
elegSDt green house and hsndsomo Urwer yard; orchards
and garden, with an abundant variery of choice end rare
fruits; excellent well and spring of w.ter, good cellars,
convenient negro houses, and all necessary out-bnildings
for farming purposes. The locality for health and good
society, wl'h easy access lo Athens and Lexington, is one
of the most desirable in the up country. A ready sale for
the produce of the farm can be always obtained on the
premises. The Railroad lies within a few hundred yards
of the house. Land enough can be bought in the neigh
borhood to make out a farm of 1200 acres. All cun be ob
tained at moderate prices and on easy terms. The place
would suit a good Physloian. Persons wishing to purchase
will do well to apply early, for ir ni t sold privately, before
the Brat Tuesday in October, It will then be put up to the
highest bidder at the Uourt house door In Lexington, as
the present owners are determined to retire from the plant
ing Interest. Letters will receive attention, prepaid, and
addressed to G. E. SMYTH,
jy!6 w 4 • Lexington, Oglethorpe Co., Ga,
FOB SALE,
A PAIR ol fine Northern HORSES, well broke to dou
ble and single Harness, fast trotters, stylish drivers
gentle In every respect, and perfectly sound. ’
—ALSO—
A fine BUGGY and DOUBLE HARNESS (Northern
maoufactured) Apply at this office. Je-dl2Awßt.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD,
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the Brd of«.
July, my NEGRO BOY Seaborn, about 40
years of age, 6 feet 9 or 10 Inches high, of dark
plexlon, wears whiskers, pretty stout built, rather . iS
bow l ged and round shouldered. He has a w<', e 00 .
lumbus, Georgia, and Is supposed to be mating his wav
to her, or lurking about there. I will gi> e theahnvc re
ward for the apprehension or delivery (If the above boy in
? ny Y,® 4 Aim. Address me at Dan
burg, Wilkes county, Geore' a _
,ts ~ WM. B. NORMAN.
. POSTPONED
A U.IMSTRATOII’H ha LB.—On the first Tues
1A day Id AUGUST next, pursuant to an order of the
Ordinary of Richmond county, will be sold before the
Ooart House door Id Telfair county : All that Tract of
LAND, containing 202)4 acres, drawn by Elisabeth Can
non, of Richmond county, known and distinguished when
drawn as number 848, seventh dlstilot of Wilkinson, now
Telfair county. Bold for the benefit of the heirs and credi
tors of said Elisabeth Cannon, deceased. Terms cash.
ROBERT MORRIS,
Adm’r. on the Estate of Elizabeth Cannon, deceused.
July 14,1868..
ALPINE FOE SALE.
WILL BK SOLD, on the first Tuesday In SEPTEM
BER next, at the Conrt House in Bummi rville,
Chattooga county, Georgia; The ALPINE FARM, In
Broom Town valley, (ten miles West of Summerville,) the
residence of Lem. M. Force, deceased, containing three
hundred and sixty acres, well improved with good Dwell
ing and out-houses.
—ALSO, —
The ALPINE STORE PLACE, adjoining the above, con
taining three hundred aud forty seres, well improved.
The above will be sold seperate, or together, as may best
suit a purchaser. The above Is said to be us good Lund
aa there is In the Cherokee oountry, and noted for its gen
oral good health.
—ALSO,—
The DAIRY PLACE, seven miles from the above, con
taining two hundred and eight acres.
Toftos—One-third Ist January, 1884; the balance in
equal payment! January Ist, 1856 aud 1866, with interest
from date.
For any other information, caD on Judge J. W. Hoopsa,
at Rome, or at Augusta, on
July 17,1868-wtd J. P. FORCE, Executor.
TWO MONTHS after date application will be made
to the Court of Ordinary, of Jefferson county, for leave
to sell the LANDS belonging to James Beesley, late of Jef
ferson county, deceased.
ABRAHAM BEESLEY, Jr., Adm’r.
July 19,1868.
STRAY KO, from Bel&ir, on the 6th Inst., a JT\__
Grey HORSE, about 14 hands high, long
mane and tail No marks recollected, except bis having
a very heavy foretop and mane—was unshod. Any infor
mation of said Horse will be thankfully received, aud a
liberal reward given on delivery at the O. R. R. Depot at
Augusta, or Belalr.
Jylsdewß V. W. BOIBOLAIR.
NO 1 !ILK.—Sixty days after date application will be
made to the honorable the Court or Ordinary of Co
lumbia county, for leave to sell the dower LANDS, be
longing to the estate of Leonard Steed, late ot said county,
deceased. WILLIAM P. STEED, I .. ,
LEONARD G. STEED, f A “ m "•
July 20,1868.
POSTPONED
ADMINISTRATOR’S SALK.—On the first Tnes
day io hHPI EMBER next, will be so'd, at the Lower
Markets in the City of Augusta, in obedience to an order of
the Ordinary of Richmond county, the LANDB and MILLS
on Sandy Run, in said county, containing three thounand
three hundred acrea(8800) acres, more or less, and a tract
of land known as the E. J. Tarver place, in said county,
containing one thousand and thirty (1080) acres, more or
less, belonging to the Estate of Jonathan Palmer, late of
Richmond county, deceased. Sold lor tbe benefit of the
heirs and creditors.
D. PALMER, I ...
July 20,1868. E. PALMER, [
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber,
in Warren county, near Warrenton, one
Grey MARE, left eye out, e ght years old, and /tt!
one bright Sorrel HORSE, a natural pacer, 71 * »
years old. I will pay the above reward for their delivery
to me, if stelen, and Fifty Dollars for the thief, with suffi
cient proof to convict. Any Information of them will be
thankfully received and liberally rewarded.
WM. H. WHITESIDES.
Warrenton,Ga., July 10,1858. jyiy-w2t
GRENVILLE’S ALMANAC FOR 1854.
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for delivery by the Ist of September next, their edi
tion of GRENVILLE’S ALMANAC, which will contain, in
addition to the matter usually found in an Almanac—
A Table showing the times of holding the Superior and
Inferior Courts for each Countv in the Slate of Georgia:
the place of holding, and ita distance from Milledgeviil©.
Also, the Clerk of Superior Court, and the Ordinary and
Sheriff for each County.
Tax Digest of the State of Georgia.
A Table giving the Population and Court House of each
D.strict in South Carolina.
A List of Post Offices in Georgia, Alabam'i and Ten
nessee; and a Table showing tbe Population of each
Countv in the Stale of Georgia, according to the Censua
of 1850. Also, the Whig and Democratic Vote of each
County for President in 185?, and for Governor in 1851.
All orders addressed to us will meet with prompt atten-
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ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT.
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, 1
Athsvs, July 9th, 18t8. f
l CANDIDATES for admission to College, will be ex
amined on Saturday, 80th July; Commencement
Sermon by Rev. W. Preston, D. D., of Savannah, on Sun
day, 8lst; Trustees meet Monday, Ist August; Sopho
more Prise Exh bition afternoon of the same day; Junior
Exhibition on Tuesday, 2nd, followed by delivery of medals,
by Hon. Herschtl V. Johnson; in the afternoon of the
same day, the Address before the Alumni Society will be
delivered by Hon. John A. Campbell, of Mobile. Com
mencement on Wednesday, Brd, and on Thursday, 4th,
Oration before the two Societies, by John E. Ward, Esq , of
Savannah. _ jylT-trwß
SUMMER HATS.—-Just received, another sup-fff
ply of Gentlemen’s and Youths’ Swiss Sennet,4#
Leghorn and Canton Straw HATS.
Jyl« J. TAYLOR, JR., A CO., 986 Broad street.
FOR SALE.
A FINK young HOKBB and sn excellent BUGGY.
l\. Apply to L. DWrLIiB, JK-,
Ivlfi ts Opposite the Bank of Brunswick.
REVOLUTIONARY, WAS OF 1812,
FLORIDA and Mexcau War Pension Claims for
Widow., and Claims for Extra Pay for Army and *
Navy, In California aod Oregon, from 1546 to 1862 prose
s*it fp/i hv Fi IS. uAraLEK,
Jyl4 w2t* Wsshington City, P O.
A C0N.—28,000 pounds Tennessee BACON, bog
rO “ nJ - —aibo,—
Impound. Western SIDES. ™
jTMK.-^Ocssks Thomaston
TTIHAMBMITH FLOUR—Double Extra, for sale
JJ‘ b , [jyU] HAND A FLEMING.
T ' fuu_fiohbis.Tbomaston LIME, for sale by
L Juneia . HAND, WILLIAMS * CO.
IVUI.PH ATB OUININK. —800 ounce., for sale by
o marie WM H - TUTT, Druggist.
S— UuaTTCUBED HAM9.-A loi < BaHimortfijugar
Cured HAMS. For tile by
may 17 HAND, WILLIAMS k 00.
C~tii»Kß VINKUAH—
J 20 bbii. extra Cider VINEGAR,
10 do. do. White Wine VINEGAB.
Just received by (Jeßo] HAND, WILLIAMS k CO.
L’ IMB, CEMENT AND PLANTER PA Hitt .—A
constant supply of tbe above articles, for ssle by
maylß-dAw KITH A RICHMOND,
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