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A tuier tram (far «™tc llwinnm . Hurhinmn
[li!tßf Cut,% frt«t*«nan. died the
victim of r»lo*tny! His Inndnblc nmbiti.m to be
en. t1.,. first moVt -irnte of bis country. «'<* B In » r
' , ’ t ft- wiles of a bitter foe. and
red thronfrh the rasimous w to "
tvn- was tin 1 Union deprived of bis service., and
, t„ |,i m by tiiou-ands win would
| i lV e debcbtetl to show him every honor.
Ti eoimrg.'of bargain and corruption brottfebt by
(1( , j »rKsoit against Hint Cl at, in bis let*
ttM to CAUTKii Hei EIU-T, of June fi, ISgT, reate'l
according to tke after admMto of the General. on
(t,c tcatinittny of one niatt—Jayes UttUASAE.
ral .Jackson, it is well known, lived long
enough to discover aotnetlimgof Hit real character
,ts JJrt basis, as ia obowabv bis wanting I'ratiilent
I-OI.E not to place him in any office of trust : but it
is evident that the obi Genergl .lied without being
aware of tfce suwunt of duplicity and fraud of which
Hu hanas had been guilty toward* ll**** Cm,
or be would surely have repaired the wrong in
which be had been induced, by intrigue and falae
hood, to participate.
i m niAUmemt from Dr. Colw's Bib «uidlline*
of llkimf Cur, concerning th«- remark nW* iator
vie w which took p!ace In tl e city of Wa*Liiigt<»a in
.January, 1825,bntween Hemu Ci.»t and Jaar.s
Buchanan,in the pr.~ •• of Cfovieraor L*tch<»,
indirectly offered Mr. Ct.*» the
auuointiri. nt of .Secretary of State hi the event of
hi* giving his great influence to forward the eJee
(; etl ,, ra l .Jack NON. has already been recorded
~t .« : colttiniiA. We are now enabled to throw
additional li riit on this important subject. The
editor of tho New York Uniiy Time*, in his issue of
lh.ii in* 1 annonitcf a that In- had written to l>r.
Como* b 1 haru his autliority for making tbe state
n .-nt referred to. mi l that the Doctor in reply, write*
theillo was furnished to him by Haunt
(,i.A» himself, and that he still retain* the doenment
..1 the departed ..ta', nan’s handwriting. The fol
lowiiig is s. copy o: Dr Coutos's letter
To a. Editor of H“ V- r York Daily Timet:—
li 'n- ~-r to your inouiry, I would siuic :hat the
two oaragranbs print'd if, italics on page lid, v«t 1.
>.t my I.He and Times ol Henry Clay were furnished
in. by Mr. f day himself, and tnat I still hold the
. riyinal do. *l mint in In- own hand writing I
caused it to be printed in i tulles to mark itspeculiar
,y,ari ■ t r and special imnorbu.ee ; but did not sbite
that J had it from Mr. Clay’s own hand, ns he did
not sig- ,fy that to be Ills wish —In being actuated,
I s,i- ...s.. , bv tin generous forte- ranee be
ivuidsSlr Bncbanan whieli had induced lum for so
mnnv s -at Mr Buchanan's earnest entreaties,
in.' to p it,Tie 1 , tins rouier-.lion, although sudi a
lot bin at,oil ould obviously have coutributod tobts
'dr ( la wndii ation before tl.o public against
!*.ecJia: o- of I,nr. aiu brought by General Ja< ksori,
and that the proposal of burgain oanio, if net
bom tl - fj. n.-ral himself, r ertainly from one of his
friends acting in hi* hehalt.
A* tin- eds or of the Louisville Journal seems to
have advised of the fact, though not through
.... that this document was furnished by Mr. Clay,
mid as I have been appealed to by you for the truth
of th- shilouiei.i I could do no less than to say the
It may also be proper for me to say that Mr. Clay
appended a ndte i > the same document, advising
on to apply to Oov. Letcher for further information
on the .mn-subject. I accordingly addressed Gov.
In tdii-r. and found l.is lips serUed by a pledge of
ih-ttce given lo Mr. Buchanan.
J'erv r< siieetfully. vourobedient servant,
J ‘ - C. Colton.
Th .-.'lay, July 1,185 f».
Tin- document rr*|.rrcd to aboVe as being written
iii Mr. < lay’s own hand, and whidi the editor of the
T, ,/n ' certifies In a true copy, hating compared it
wifit the original written hy Mr. Ci.at, ia as fol
low# !
‘\Sojnc time in January, 18*25, and not long before
the election of President °f the United States by
>,!«• JT'Msh#! of Representatives, Hon. James Bu
chanan, then ft member of tin- House, and after
vards many yearn a Senator of the 1 nited States
i i o n Pennsylvania, who hud become ft zealous fu»d
influential supporter of General Jackson in the pro
• * «li g eanvn-M, and was supported to <*i|joy bin un
bound' 1 confidence. railed at the lodgings of Mr.
Clay, in the eity of Washington Mr. Clay was at
t o time in the room of hm only messmate in the
Ho-.m*, his intimate and confidential friend, Hon.
I{ *' Letcher, * inee Governor of Kentucky, then
. li'.ernber of tin House. Shortly after Mr. Bu
.-hanafi’ft entry Into the- room, lie int rod need the
subject of the approaching Pit-’id initial election,
uni HpoUe of the eeifiiinty ft! tin* election ol his fa
vorite it'i.img that he would fonothe most splendid
('dhinet Unit the country ever had. Mr. Letcher ask
*■«!, how could he have «m- nene distinguished
than that ol Mr. Jeller-mn, in which were both Mad
eon and Gallatin' Where would he be able to
find equally eminent men ! Mr. Buchanan replied
,e would not go out of t ills room for a Secretary of
State,’ looking al Mr. Clay. Thin gent« m m (Mr.
(.'lay) play fully remarked that he thought there wax
in* t imbei Llit-re fit for u (lubiuot dllirer, unless it
waa Mr. Buchanan himself.
‘.Mr. (.'lay, while he was ho hotly assailed with
t!i«i charge of bargain, intrigue and corruption, du
l ing the Adminirttralion of Mr. Adams, notified Mr.
Bueiiftuan «>f his intention to publish the above oc
currence, but )>y the en-nusl entreaties of tied gen
tleman, ho wuh induced to forebear doing bo.”
Wc have here the decided pr<*j£lhat the Corrup
tion emu nt: led from James Buchanan. Ili«
•, arin t entioatieM" to Mr. Clay to forbear pub
lishing the tiutli, and his closing Gov. Letchkii’s
lips by a pledge of silence, fully show his guilt, lie
w.a the would-be corruptor of the noblest of man
kind, and win n he had failed in his design he had
IS* unexampled treachery to vilify the reputation of
the man whan clemency he had obtained. In the
mil. w.g *ar when Mr. Ci.ay was Secretary of
State in Mr. Adam's administration, Jams* Uu
« ii an an had the meanness to write to the editor of the
f Tf l' .nufth a letter, dated <k*tobe r
hi, |s-yi in which he indirectly charges Mr. Clay
with having made a bargain with President Adams.
«flinervc tlit- craft with which he speaks :
••The facts arc before the world Unit Mr. Clay and
his particular friends made Mr. Adams President,
and Clay was made Scoretaiy of State. Tut* peo
ple w U draw their own inferences from such con
.|net. and the circumstances connected with it
Thi-y will judge of the cause from she r/ftr/s.”
In the -.tiue letter he assumes a virtue for himself
that would entitle him to the name of ‘Honest
I ago." He says:
1 had no authority front Mr. ( lay or Ids friends
to propose any lerms to General Jackson in relation
to their votes, i;or did I make any such proposition.
I trust I Would !>•• ! > incapable of becoming a mes-
Hcug* r upon such an occasion, as it is known Gen.
Jackson would Im* to receive such n message."
This unh- i turn that lie made no propositi*m of the
kind Mr. Clay, is ismtmdielcd l»y Mr. Clay s
statement, und by the f. .» t that Buchanan appealed
to their generosity to observe silence. It he w r ero
pat* \shy. did he dread exposure. The guilt is
manifest ns day. His letter to Governor Lktchku,
di»t*-tlLn.ic-’Mcr, June "7. lSil,is another proof of
his duplicity, lie tlior** states that, he was the ar
aent friend ami admirer of HiNRY Clay, and that
much of tins uuemut feeling still survives, notwith
standing p» ’it *:d diP5 rentes since. YVliat a speci
men of ardent fri.-udahip und admiration is the base
••Inn <• of corruption levied against Mr. Clay in the
extract from Bren anan’b letter in 182 ti. In this
saim- let tor to Governor Letcher are the following
contradictory senteacts:
I have not myself any very distiuot recollection
ot what transpired in your mom nearly twenty years
ag.», but doubtless l expressed a strong wish to him
• elt. ns 1 had done ft hundred times to others, that
In- might vote for Gen. Jucksou, and if he dcsii*ed it
tiecoim* Ids Secretary «if State. Had ho vote*! for
the General, in ease of sis election, l should most
certainly have exercised unv infinem c I might Imvc
ptiescssod t*» a* eomplish this result ; and this I
should have ilonc from the most disi itercsted,
friendly and patriotic niotivea.
You are * -artalulv aurreit ill yoitc reooJU'ctUrti,—
\ on toll! nif :■ .illicitly tlmt you ili<l not fool at lil>-
oity lo give t ho eonv■ .oa 1 i**ll .U1 lull'd to, umi would
not' do so limit, niiv oiiv uuHtunoes, without inv
.xuros | ruiimioti '' In tiffs you have acted, an
ion Imit over done, like a man of honor and jirlu
oiplo.
How wondoifully the |K>wofß of memory revive
in the hint sentence. mid how eagerly lie still bolds
the Hoveruor t'l Ilia promise of siloitee. A duty to
the country, however, should have urged governor
l.tfclJXK to reveal the secret. The man who he
tiuvisl a noble friend, is now the candidate for the
highest etliee which the country can bestow. It is
needless to say that while these grave charges n
uniin against lit ■ iiimv, tie is unworthy the confi
donee of thi Vuterieau people. Justiee to the illus
trious dead, ion! justice to our country require that
tin- truth should In told. The revelations already
made are enough lo clothe .l in 1' llrrn is is w ith
eternal infamy. I -el every tact l>e brought to light
ill order that it may be known whether the case can
be in any manner mil igated.
Fillmore's Friends.
Permit ns to say a few words to the friends of
Mu l sun Kil l muic. in the South. No party ever
deserved success, that did not command it. How.
ti,en. shall you command success, with such a glo- i
riou* standard bearer F The first tiling to be done
is to organise in every county and district—organ
lie thoroughly, for effective sen ice, ami then go to ;
work to enlighten every voter. To do this, the
nitwit effectually, you must circulate documents and
secure the services of efficient public speakers.—
Place documents in the hands of every voter who
will read them—especially in the hands ot those
who are not peeked on the great issues. Subscribe
for campaign and scatter them and other
documeuts Uroaff-Oast among the voters. Go to
work, and work zealously and earnestly, and Geo:
K ;„ will east her vote for Millard Fillmore as
certainly as yon do your duty—yonr whole duty.
Kitty Itollnrs Reward.
The Richmond toy a. says:—"Mr. Bichasan
never gave a vote against the interests of slavery,
aud uever uttered a \yord winch could pain the
most sensitive Southern heart."
He may not have given rotes, but he has uttered
and maintained the most obnoxious sentiments ami
principles ever set forth in his resolutions of 1813—
ill his speeches in 18-Wmi 1844, and in his letters of
IS 4B to Sxsroan, of Mobile, and in his letter ot ac
ceptance, extending through a period of near forty
start: during all which time he has been an open
advocate of the pow er of Congress to prohibit
slavery in the territories, (the \Vi hoot Proviso prin
ciple.) orSquatter Sovereignty If such sentiments
are grateful to Southern hearts, then has Mr. Br
en as a N deserved much gratUudc from the South.
lu conclusion, we will pay the above reward of
(Se e dollart to any friend of Mr. Hi chan in. who
wili show that Ucchaka.n ever cor. a rote for the
extension of slavery to free territory I
.Now. gentlemen, if Mr. B. has always been such
a devoted friend to the "interests of slavery.' as
you represent him. here's a chance to profit by show
ing it to the world. Give us the proof,
Llbetin# their Friends.
The New Hampshire Patriot, the organ of the
Bfcha.nan Democracy in that State, says :
•• I: is a foul libel on the Democracy of New
Hampshire to sav that they are iu favor ot the ex
tension of slavery. Yet the Black Republicans
makes this olmrye’agaiust us every day, knowing it
to be false.”
The Boeton Post, the organ of the same party in
Massauiiuselts characterizes the charge thus :
"It is a slander upon the Democratic partv to say
that it is in favor of the extension of slavery.’'
How the Southern Democracy will vindicate
themselves against the charge made by the Patriot
aud Post. oflihrftng'’ and “stands ring" tlieirNorth
ern brethren, is bo part of our business. It certain
ly evinces a most desperate atate of poetical morals
to see the membersot the Southern wing of the party
uttering “foul hUls" and "slanders' upon the
Northern wing It evinces a degree of lraterna! af
fection and harmony peculiar to the Democracy.
The. are alwuva vary harmonious cm lha »po*V*
pri..i,f,l t . but hold 1M siasi prtnsiple ia naan
. Hen. \. 11. Sirplit-u* on * Inver?- Extcti-.eu.
The following letter renehed us by yesterday s
• mail: .
XKW.US, GAs, ** ul y P* 1 '
i 1/ . L’j tfenr Sir : 111 order t*» settle «l p©-
i liti-a! issue satisfaetnrly, *«««
. vou for some information. ItMth . :
1 ted that fin Hon. A. H Stephen, pending the
-. Delation of the State of Texas to the Inited
„ .States, before the Congress toereo . uni 1/1 public
’ suv-etdl in Washiogr "«> < dy. that he was no adto
' ettU) of the extension of 1/r.eu* Her erf. DeJli.v
1 erats who then branded bun os an abolitmuirt. and
J freesoil emissary, near say that he did no> toy \>
If it is pos-ihle for you to procure »om>- uuthvmn
' dra-auu-nt establishing Hat fact, you will confer a
; fa-, ur by forwarding it to ine immwiialei;'
r Yours with rtßpt ci.
t Am we have not an extra copy of Mr. Stk phis »
: speech on the admiwioa of Texas. » e cannot botj*r
[ aiuiwt r o»r f wri'dpontteni by | f i,rt
, article froui tLe Conililution*iit ? t . v, l* cu v,&s
, kept i-taivdmff for wevki in that paper pn »: U> the
1 election in R 33.
Joh.v A. Du was a uotonmm Freefcoiler of tire
Van Bikkx, *t<iinp ; and in 18.>3
tri< Democracy of Ceitrgi* everywhere a farmed.
n. mt Ar ncANDCJt H. Stephens w«« om inn<! of a
i Fref'w iier cs Dix. Whether Mr. Stephens endor
tl:* D< .notratio opinion of 1853, now tnat he so
cordially unites with tbc party, we shall
to UMMeri. If, however, the Georgia Democracy be
lieve their own declaration, that “Stephens was as
much of a Freesoiikr at- Dix, ,f it is only anoti*er evi
dence of their readiness to affiliate with Freesoilers
ev rywLfcie. Hei.ce, we find M vktin Van Be kes,
John Van IP ken, John A. Dix. Alexanler H.
Stephens, and the Southern Democracy, cordially
otfihating in the support of the Squatter Sovereign,
James Buchanan :
from (y > n*ttiulionali&t 6? Republic. Sepl. 17, 1853.
Dix v**. Stephen*.
We publish below, in juxtaposition, the letter
of Mr. Dix and an extract from the speech of
Mr. Stephens, ou tin: annexation of Texas in 1845.
Road them over carefully, and tlieu tell us, reader,
if Mr. Dix is a freesoiler, what is Alexander Hamil
ton Stephen-, the reprs*entativo from Georgia, from
the 7th I >istnct, in Congress :
AJr. iJix't ljetler, 18->3. Mr. Stephen*' Speech on
Ist. That lam not and the Annexation of Tex
never have been nn abo-i «.«, 1815.
Kfionist in any sense of Nor do I wish “to
ihat tt-rm. On the eon- hoax’" gentlemen from
trj»ry, I have been an otlier sections upon this
open and uniform oppo'point, as some have inti
n! ;it of all abortion mated. I a.n candid and
irroveineuts in this State.frank in my acknowledg
und elsewhere, sine • Ihey lment. This acquisition
commenced in 1835, to will give a/iilitional jm>w
thepier- n- time. While er to the southwestern
in Ijic S nate of the I'ni ,section in the national
States I oppo»c*d the couiu :•«. and for this pur
exten ion of slavery to!pose I want it—not that I
free territory—r question jam desirous to see an ex
fiiiiri ly distinct from thei tension of the “area of
interference with slave- »lavery," as some gentle
ry where it tdready ex-jmeu have said its effeet
ifita. In the latter ease, I , would be. / am no dr
have steadily opposed al! finder of tlavery in the
external interferenee witii nbutrnri. Diberty always
it. jhad charms forme, and I
0(1. That I have on a!l| would rejoice to see all
occasions, public and the sons of Adam’s family
private, since the Fugi jin every land and clime,
tive Slave Daw passed, in tlie enjoyment of those
declared myself in favo»'rights which are set forth
of carrying it into execu in our Declaration of In
tion in" g«K>d faith, like dependence ns “natural
every other law of thejand inalienable.” If a
land. stern necessity, bearing
3d. That I was in fa j the marks and impress of
vor of the union of the the hand of the Creator
Democracy of this State,{himself, did not, in some
which was consummated leases, interpose and pte
in 1850, continued in vent. Such is the case
1851 on the basis of the with States where slavery
Compromise Measures,‘now exists. Bui I have
and in 1852 on the basis NO WISH TO SKIC IT
of the Baltimore Plnt-iKXTKNDED TO OTM
fonn. IKB COUNTRIES; and
Ith. That I have, sincelifthe annexation of Tex
»h‘* Baltimore Coirven-as were for the sole pur
tiou in June 1852, repeat pose of extending slavery
edly given my public as-'where it does not now,
sent to its proceedings.land would not otherwise
and acquiesced in it? 1 , do-p-xist, 1 SHOI lil) OP
clarations, as an adjust POSE IT.
merit of disturbing qu'S-J
lions, by wliich I was wi!-|
ling to abide.
The Capitals and Italics are just as they appeared
in the CountilulianulUt.
Fillmore Rally.
The friends of Fim.more in Augusta and Rich
mond (iounty have a grand rally on Tuesday night
next, the 2lHh inet. The lion. Benj. 11. lliee, ol
Troup, one of the State Electors, has promised to be
prcscMit and address the people.
The signs in the political horizon portend evil,
und it behooves every patriot to rally around the
st andard of his country—to come to the rescue of
the man who lias hem tried and found true to the
Constitution and Union.
Fillmore in tat* Ascendency*
When suddenly a den of bears are stirred up by a
long pole, the growling w not more intense than is
tho mar of rage that now rises from the Democratic
camp at the constant disaffeelions of its followers.
Mr. Fillmore’s growing popularity in every sec
tion of the country; his glorious speeches recently
delivered in his native State, which arc alreudy
becoming household words, the noble cause which
he so ably represents, his sublime past giving ear
nest of a brilliant future when his patriotic deeds
will act as balm to the wounds of his country; nil
these thiugs are above the comprehension of men
who have been degenerating through holding inter
course with persons of tlx* calibre of Messrs. Pierce
and Buchanan. The reasons, however, are so ob
vious to us that Fillmore must be the nation’s
choice, that we will recount some few of them for
tlie edification of the disappointed office-seekers.
lit the first case, Democracy has been used to
the dregs ; it has been the ci v of the selfish and the
unscrupulous who have appealed to the base pas
sions and unfounded prejudices of the ignorant
foreigner, rather than to the intelligence and patri
otism of the educated and high-toned American. It
lias been the panderer to the splenetic, the mole
eyed dabbler imo futurity, the poor actor of a play (
without a moral where fustian was all in all. It was
all “sound and fury, signifying nothing.” The ciy
of the horse leech, “give, give” was ever heard
near the public exchequer ; and where patriots once
stood, nothing but cormorants remained. Its ob- j
ject liro long ceased to be the advance of the coun
try's interest and the upholding ol its dignilv, but it
has been chiefly busy in preparing a programme lor
future campaign that will tickle the taste ot the cap
tious and vulgar.
The next great blunder hue been committed by
its Southern wing, who yielding to the impotent
Kivesoiiers of the North, have permitted the aged
sahetftor Bt chanan to be nominated. This indi
vidual never rises above expediency ; never forgets
self; never allows a generous impulse to approach
his stony heart ; uml uever iu fact wus anything
but a machine, and that spoiled, for whenever
his calculating powers were about to be made
useful to his parly, it was discovered that the ma
chine had legs. These same legs arc now bearing
him away from the Southern Democrats into the
arms of Squatter Sovereigns, and they w ill carry
him anywhere but iuto the White House. How
coldly his name has fallen upon Southern ears, the
press from Virginia to New Orleans plainly reveals;
how indifferent the North has been to his years and
increasing infirmities, the same source tells.
Mu nun Fillmore, through every State, bears
a charmed name. Letters from all sections of the
land pour in upon us, telling of the love and respect
men bear him. llis past career is dwelt upon with
pride and satisfaction, and the earnest resolve seems
Oil all sides taken, that lie shall witness in Novem
ber how his countrymen treasure his great efforts in
the nation's cause. We rejoice that the work
goes thus bravely on, and we beg that every true
man will rather increase than relax his efforts for
tlie remainder of the campaign, in order that the
victory may be the more complete.
Hon. Thomas W. Thomas, lias declined the nom
ination for Fleeter of the Bth Congressional Dis
trict. tendered him by the late Democratic Con
vention. lb' assigns ns a reason, his inability
from want of time, to canvass the District, and
that he is influenced by a "higher law .'' which
declares "he who provides not for his own house
hold is worse than an infidel.” —Savannah Hr pul'
l icon.
Thi; greatest difficulty that Mr. Thomas had to
encounter in the district canvass, we presume, was
tlie fact that lie had declared previous to the meet
ing of the Democratic Convention, "If Buchanan
tear nominated, he t could not vote/or him." The
fear of being confronted with that declaration, anil
the reason- ae assigned for that position, no doubt
had much more to do with keeping Mr. T. off' the
j stamp than any dread of tlie "higher law." It was
' evidently an unpleasant position, and one can but
admire the tact displayed by Sir. T. in escaping
from the dilemma.
A Prominent Democrat for Fillmore. —At
the late great rally of the friends of Fillmore in
Mobile the Hon. A. J. Hesshaw. of Clark county
* ‘was introduced to the audience and was received :
with great favor. He declares himself to have j
been reared a Democrat of the straightest sect, and
as such aud a native sou of Alabama, he claimed a
right to speak to Democrats and Southern men up- '
on the absorbing issues of the present canvass. He j
examined the Cincinnati platform and Mr. Bi'CHan
as* $ letter of acceptance and the Sanford letter, and
showed how far the first fell short of, and how the
last repudiated the doctrines assumed by the Ala
bama Democracy. Mr. Henshaw made a very
forcible aud telling speech, and was frequently in
terrupted by enthusiastic applause. *
There are thousands of other intelligent old line
Jay kson Democrats throughout the South, who
will follow in the footsteps of Mr. Henshaw. They
have too much patriotism to sacrifice the rights ot
tlie South by embracing the doctnne of squatter
sovereignty. They love their country more than
party, and they cannot be induced to affiliate with
Martin and John Van Bures, and march under
the bamier of Jas. Buchanan and squatter sove
reignty.
Precept vs. Practice. —There is a point in the
following dialogue which we take from the Columbus
Enquirer :
We beard a conservation the other day between
one of our citizens and a gentleman from one of
the neighboring counties in Alabama, to this et
feet:
In answer to an inquiry as to the state ot politics
in his section, the Aiabauiian said thax his neighbors
were “pretty much divided and did not know what
to do * —that they ail feared Fremont would be elec
ted. and it* so, the Litton tcou/d be dual red —and that
to avert such a calamity, some wanted the South to
unite on Buchanan, and some on Fillmore, and
manv did not know what to do.
Citizen. Are there anv men iuyour neighborhood
who wanted to dissolve tie Union four or five years
ago 7 . ,
Alabamian.—O yea, plenty of tuem.
Citizen. —Are they the men who want the peo
ple to unite on Buchanan now in order to save the
Union ?
Alabamian.— Yes, the very same
The Alabamian then * pronounced m iavor oi
Fillmore.
The Richmond IFfctg, in noticing the last letter of
Martin Van Boren, pays that gentleman the follow
ing compliment : “If there is a man within the
limits of the Republic, who is cordially abhorred and
detested by intelligent and patriotic men of all par
ties at the "SouthTthat man is Martin Van Buren.
A new theatre i* about to be built on Broadway,
New York, Cor Miss Laura Keene. The site is
near Nibkve Garden, and according to the contract
the theatre ia te be eeinpieted ia daft.
belter from Mr. t riitrnden.
The following letter front the- H<m. J - JCftJTTK*
mn, of Kentucky “Uk- Homan” of thr-
American Scale, will nikuce and ton-v.-r, tin- pue
rile efforts of Ut- ■ N-ttioß** or-gaio and i-adera, to
assail Mr Krt r.xoru:, Ixwatt-c ht*
Cabinet and Law counsellor befori- 4pin(f tbe Fu
gitivp Slav.- law. So far from d. treefintr from the
merits of Mr. Fillmore, it should elevate him in
the estimation of all eoiu*ervative Southern men.
For it is Ihe b- pr.ssible of h:. ; conserva
tism. ai:d hiadt-votion to the Coitttitntio*: and the
rights of-the fN.
T!x- letter of Mr. U. I* la reply t * on* written him
by a geoth mrn of lb» city :
Washinoton, July 11. 18.56.
Ml Deau Setln answer to your letter of the
4th July: I reply that neither doing bU adininis
tration, nor at any ti~nc*, did he ever say to me, or in
my hearing, “that the fugitive slave law was uncon
stitutioiittl,“ or anything to that effect Neither is
it true -that it was only by your mv urgent solici
tation as his adviser that he could be induced to
sign the biiL” For the purpose, as I supposed, of
acting, and showing that he acted, deliberately and
advisedly on so important a subject, he required
me. as the law officer of the Government, to give
my opinion in writing in regard tu the constitution
ality of certain clauses of the Bill, and I did so. I
believe that he also consulted, as usual, all the mem
bers. This was done, no doubt, out of respect for
his Cabinet, and to secure to his conduct the high
est sanction w'hich the advice of his Cabinet coun
sellors could give. All the members of the Cabinet,
I believe, advised in favor of the Bill, and in so do
ing only concurred, as I under .stood, in the Presi
dent’:* own opinion on the subject.
There was no urgency or solicitation to Mr. hill
more to sign tke Bill, that I know of. I certainly
used none, nor did I ever suppose that any was ne
cessary. Mr. Fillmore, I have no doubt, signed
that Bill freely, and in obedience only to his own
convictions, and sense of duty.
The above will afford you, I hope, sir, a full an
swer to your enquiries, and I have the honor to re
main, Wry respectfully, yours, &c.,
J. J. Crittenden.
Virginia Electors.
The democratic leaders and organs have prated
so much about the declensions of some few of the
individuals who had been appointed American
Electors in Virginia, and in so many instances have
attempted to impose the grossest misrepresentations
upon the people of Georgia as to the reasons for
their deeliuiug to canvass, that we determined to
ascertain the facts, and lay them before our readers.
With this view, we addressed a letter to a promi
nent ci’izen of that State who has long held a dis
ting uislu d position in her politics, and asked him
to give us the facts. We subjoin his reply :
My Dear Sir; In reply to your letter received
last evening, I have to state, that ns far as my
memory serves me, not more than one or two of
the American Electors for this State declined the
appointment because of their unwillingness to sup
port Mr. Fillmore, but that on the contrary, nearly
all that did decline avowed their intention to vote
the Fillmore ticket at the polls. These gentlemen
were for the most appointed without being consul
ted, and were for reasons satisfactory to themselves,
averse to taking the stump in a long campaign.—
Again, a great number were appointed and termed
“electors,” who could in no event have anything to
do with casting the electoral vott* of the State, for
in addition to the Electoral Ticket, by which, if
successful, the vote of the .State would be cast, gen
tlemen in every county and town were appointed
as “ electors,” although the more proper name for
them would have been canvassing or stump speak
ers for their particular localities, and of the number
who have declined such appointments, nearly every
one made known his purpose to sustain the Fill
more ticket;
It gives me great pleasure to see that you men of
Georgia are up in earnest for the good cause. Yours
is a debatable State, and as there is no
of the spirit now excited, you cannot fail to succeed.
Fillmore’s prospects are brightening with every
passing hour. There is about him “an odor of na
tionality,” of a devotion to the Constitution in all
its bearings, most refreshing to the nostrils of every
true lover of his country, its Union, and its glorious
institutions. Such a man cannot be beaten by a
vacillating old trickster like Buchanan, or a Black
Republican like Fremont, whose appropriate sphere
of labor is in the hbllows of the Rocky Mountains.
Even in this Old Dominion, I can hold out to you
reasonable hopes of carrying the State for Fillmore.
At tin’s moment an old Old Dine Whig Convention
is sitting in Richmond, and there is no doubt of their
unanimously nominating Fillmore and Donelson,
and framing an Electoral Ticket which will be cor
dially sustained by tlie American party of the State.
A living reference to the incidents of the Governor's
canvas? of’ss, will show that this cordial union be
tween “Americans” and “Old Dine Whigs,” opens
to our view the most encouraging prospects. In
thut canvass the State was not stumped by any
body but Mr. Wise, whose wholesale and malignant
denunciations of the American party, and deliberate
misrepresentations of its ends und aims, met with
neither answer or contradiction, save in the columns
of the American press. Now the Stute will be
thoroughly canvassed and stumped by our best
men. In tho canvas of ’55 the old-line Whigs gen
erally, either voted for Wise or did not vote at all.
Had they not pursued this course, but voted for
Flournoy, the American candidate, he would cer
tainly have been elected, and this Mr. Wise himself
conceded. May we not, then, with a cordial union
between all the opponents of that demon, Democra
cy—with a man tried and proved faithful, as our
candidate —look forward with reasonable hopes to
the redemption of this old State ? I think so.
Yours, truly, &c.
I idler from New-York.
Wf. take great pleasure in laying the following
letter before our readers. It is from one of the most
distinguished and thoroughly posted men in the
Empire State, to his friend in this city. It will be
seen that the Freesoil cohorts of Buchanan are try
ing to practice the same fraud at the North, that
their brethren are endeavoring to palm off on the
Southern people, viz : “ Fillmore stauds no chauce,
and you must vote for Buchanan to keep out Fre
mont.” The bait won’t catch any one at the South
but oflice seekers mid spoilsmen. Southern patriots
feel that there is something wrong when they have
to affiliate with the Van Burens to accomplish an
object, and they instinctively recoil from the vile
contamination :
New York, July 17, 185(5.
Dear Sir :—Y’our favor of the 6th inst. was duly
received. lam rejoiced to see that Georgia is wa
king up. We had given her up. lam glad to see by
the results of her recent State Convention, that there
is yet some vitality in the American party in your
State. The effort i? being made at the North to cre
ate the impreasian that Mr. Fillmore has no strength
at tlx* South, and at the South that he is weak at the
North. The fact is, that Mr. Buchanan’s nomina
tion was originally received with great coldness at
the North, and that he is now daily growing weak-
er throughout the whole North. The defections
from the Soft faction of the 1 temoernts to Fremont
in this State, are so constant and numerous that
leading Democrats are becoming alarmed, aud to
my knowledge are contemplating a movement to
counteract it. The South, then, must not commit
the fatal blunder of voting for Buclmnan to prevent
Fremont’s election. The contest at the North is
bet tree n Fit lino rc and Fremont. In this State we
are well organized, and are confident of giving the
electoral vote to Mr. Fillmore. The enthusiasm is
great, and is daily increasing.
I hope to hear good accounts from your State.
Very truly yours, ■See.
American Convention in lmlinnn.
The Convention of the friends of Messrs. Fill
more and Donelsos. was held on Wednesday, the
16th instant in the Hall of the House of Represen
tatives, Indianapolis for the purpose of forming a
State Electorial ticket. I{. W. Thomson, Esq., of
Vigo, presided :
The Committee on resolutions reported the follow
lowing, which were adopted unauimonslv :
Resolved, That this Convention having assem
bled with reference to the election of President and
Vice President of the United States, deem it inex
pedient at this time either to make or recommend
any re organization with reference to State or Con
gressional elections having confidence that those who
co-operate with us w ill vote as to promote the wel
fare of the State and the Union.
Resolved , That we will support Millard Fillmore
of New York, and Andrew «T. Donelson of Tennes
see. for President aud Vice President of the United
States, because we believe them to be honest men,
; devoted to the Constitution and the Union, aud
j faithful to those national and conservative prinei
i eiph-s upon w hich alone they can be perpetuated.
Resolved, That the administration of Millard Fill
more during his Presidential term, was conducted
■ upon such national principles as to furnish the best
; affd safest guarantee to the country that, if again
t elected will give countenance to no movement of
a nv party from any quarter, that shall not look
to the* w elfare aud prosperity of the whole Union.
Respired. That we are unwilling to engage in
anv mere sectional contest for the Presidency and
Vice Presidency, because iu our opinion, such eon
tests are calculated to weaken the bonds of the
Kuiou alienate one section of it from the other, and
sow the seeds of discord, aud in the end endanger Us
integrity aud existence.
Resolved, That as coat radk-tnigui.-neu trom a sec
tional. w e desire to see an American administration,
conducted bv a President whose patriotism is broad
enough to embrace all the great interests of the
whole country—without regard to geographical
liues. Such ah one was that of Millard Fillmore—
which elicited the approbation of all men of all par-
Resolved, That in our opinion the present admin
istration has been so conducted. both as regards its
foreisrn and domestic policy, mid more especially
by giving countenance to toe repeal of the Missouri
Compromise and the recitation of the question of
slavery, a* to excite the just apprehension that the
eontiuua*ce of power in the hands of its supporters
will prove dangerous to the country and the l nion;
we. therefore, pledge ourselves to use aii honorably
means to prevent the success of its principles, and ot
those who design it* earn.' them out.
Resolved. That we deem it expedient to form a
Fillmore and Donelson Electoral Ticket for the
State, and that the following gentlemen be electors
for the State at large : Hon. George P. Dunn, of
Lawrence, Hon. Andrew W. Osborne, of Laporte.
Resolvedj That the delegates present from the
several Congressional District select electors for
their respective districts, and report them to the
Convention.
Re sol red. That a committee of eleven be appoint
ed by the Chair, whose duty it it shall be to super
intend the general business of the Fillmore and
Donelson party in this State and that it have power
to fill any vacancy that may occur in the Electoral
Tiekei.
Rt solved, That & committee of hve be appointed
by the Chair to prepare an address to the people of
the State. „ , „
District Electors and a State Central Commit
tee were then nominated, and the Convention ad
journed.
Indian War in Oregon.—The reported killing
of CoL Wright, and a third of his regiment is ren
dered very doubtful, by a letter received by the
Washington Star from a reliable army officer ot San
Francisco. The letter shows a discrepancy in dates,
from which may be derived a well grounded hope
that the story of the slaughter is untrue. The regi
ment referred to i* of the Ninth Infantry
•Hr. Pilluiorr oa iUi- li lavery question.
; Af> the Democratic papera of the Soath are just
; now very busily engaged in reproducing the *oune
! old stereotyped charges which they rung upon Mr.
! Fillmore, in 134 s and which the people of the
1 South then repudiated as foul calumnies, it may be
well enough for us to republish the following :
From thr M i,,'- A<h'rli*rr, of Srpt. 1348.
1 We take peculiar pleasure in laying before the
I public the subjoined letter from Mr. r illmore, on the
J subject of Abolition, which has been furnished us
I bv Gov Gayle for publication. It will be found
frank and explicit, and ail that any Southern man
i ooftM expect frmr. a citizen of a free State Indeed
{it is perfectly Bound—all Uiat the South cooiu ask
and .-tamps indelibly With falsehood the charge of
Abolitionism, which the I/cofoco prfc* of the South
! liave been endeavoring to fix upon the distinguished
• and patriotic writer. There is not a prominent man
| of aiiy party North of the Potomac, who is freer
I from all taint or suspicion of Abolition —none who.
I in feeling or principle, id further removed from fa
j nalicism. none entertaining sounder or more con
servative views, and none more ready to stand by
the Constitution, and the rights of the South guar
antied by the Constitution, than Millard Fillmore.
Read. Southerners* read:
Gov. Gayle, in transmitting us the letter writes as
follows: *
Mobile.3oth August 1848.
Dear Sir : I will thank you to publish the enclosed
letter in the Advertiser.
Before I left Washington, I saw the Southern
Democratic papers were asserting recklessly, and,
as I believed, without the slightest foundation, that
Mr. Fillmore was an Abolitionist. I addressed him
a letter on that subject, and received the reply now
sent you. . ,
Though tills charge is made with blindness m the
South, I will venture to affirm that no respectable
I man of either party in the North would en<^
Upon tliis subject no man is sounder than Mr. h ill
more, between him and General Cass an advanta
geous comparison could be made.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
r John Gayle.
C. C. Languor, Esq.
Albany, N. Y.. July 31,1818.
Hon. John Gayl e—Dear Sir —1 have your let
ter of the 16th instant, but my official duties have
been so pressing that I have been compelled to ne
glect my private correspondence. I had also deter
mined to write no letters for publication bearing up
ojt the contest in the approaching canvass. But as
you desire some information for your own gratifica
tion in regard to the charges brought against me
from the South, on the slavery question, I have con
cluded to state briefly my position.
While 1 was in Congress, there was much agita
tion on the right of petition. My votes will doubt
less be found recorded uniformly in favor of it. The
rule upon which 1 acted was, that every citizen pre
senting a respectful petion to the body that by con
stitution had the power to grant or refuse the prayer
of it, was entitled to be heard ; aud therefore the
petition ought to be received aud considered. If
right and reasonable, the prayer of it should not be
denied. I think all my votes, whether on the
reception of petitions or the consideration of
resolutions, will be found to be consistent with this
rule.
I have none of my Congressional documents here,
they being at my former residence in Buffalo, nor
liave I access to any papers or memoranda to re
fresh my recollection; but I think at some time
while in Congress I took occosion to state in sub
stance mv views on the subject of slavery in the
States. Whether the remarks were reported or not
I am unable to say, but the substance was that I
regarded slavery as an evil, but one with which
the national government has nothing to do ; that
by the Constitution of the United States the whole
power over that question was vested in the sev
eral States where the institution was tolerated.—
If they regarded it as a blessing, they had a consti
tutional right to enjoy it, and if they regarded it
as an evil, they had the power and knew best how
to apply the remedy. I did not conceive that
Congress had any power over it, or was in any way
responsible for its continuance in the several States
where it existed. I have entertained no other senti
ments on this subject since I examined it sufficient
ly to form an opinion, and I doubt not that all mv
acts, public and private, will be found in accord
ance with this.
I have the honor to be your obedient servant,
Millard Fillmore.
Since this letter was written, Mr. Fillmore has
ceu elevated to the Presidential Chair, which he
occupied for three years. He came into power m
the midst of a storm. And his first efforts were di
rected to giving quiet to the couutry, and securing
the rights of the South. How well he succeeded the
American people know and the Compromise Meas
ures of 18J0 fully attest. He now pledges himself
that his former administration shall be the polar star
to guide aud direct his future course. Is there a
man in all this broad republic who desires any high
er or better guarantee ? If there is, we should like
to see him and know something of his antecedents.
That he is the man for the present crisis, no impar
tial, intelligent patriot in all America will pretend
to deny—and that if electsd he will restore the
country to quiet, and maintain the constitutional
rights of all sections, every honest, intelligent and
truthful man believes and will admit, if he has the
honesty, candor and independence to speak out.
rill more* Prospect*.
Under this head the* Organ furnishes numerous
extracts from its correspondence allowing the daily
and rapid progress which the cause of conservatism
and Fillmore is making in the country. We copy
some of them :
A friend, residing in Little Rock, Arkansas, says :
“ The American party is gaining ground in our
poor, benighted, down-trodden, Locofoco Arkansas.
We honestly believe that General Yell, our candi
date for Governor, will be elected; also, Colonel
Fowler and Mr. Thomason, our candidates for Con
gress. Can it be that the American people will
elect Buchanan over such a man as Fillmore,
who has been tried and found tine to the whole
country ?”
The next extract we shall present, is from the city
of Lancaster, the residence of Mr. Buchanan. The
writer considers the contest in Pendsylvania as be
ing between Fillmore nnd Fremont, leaving Mr. Bu
chanan out of the question, because the Germans
and Irish have left the administration party and gone
over to Fremont. He then, says:
“The Fremont converts are backsliding every
day, and I think by next November there will be
but few Americans left to advocate his cause. Those
Americons who had joined his ranks have found out
by this time that they have got into a hard party.—
They say they are not quite ready to be auctioned
otf to t John and his beautiful gang. So you will
hear next November that Pennsylvania gives Mr.
Fillmore a handsome minority.”
From Tennessee, a distinguished gentleman
of the American party writes us, laconically,
but enthusiastically, and closes his remarks by
sayins:
“We arc all in good spirits. Tennessee is safe
for our candidates. ’
From Calfornia we have a most encouraging let
ter, closing as follows:
“The American party is all right in California.—
We shall succeed by thousands.
From Shelby county, Alabama, a friend writes
us saying:
“Fillmore stock is rising rapidly in this pail of
Alabama since Buchanan's letter of acceptance.—
The people don't like the ‘squatter sovereignty’ that
it contains.”
From Sumpter county, Alabama, a gentleman
says: , . . , ,
“The Democrats are working with desperation,
doing all they can to make the people believe that
there is no chance for Fillmore and that they ought
to support Buchanan in order to save the country
from Abolitionism. Now every body ought to know
that Fillmore is sounder on that subject than Bu
chanan, and the former has been tried and all par
ties were satisfied, and none spoke in higher terms
of his administration than the Democrats—and
in 1852, when Scott received the nomination of the
Whig paily, none were louder in their lamentations
for th<* ‘noble Fillmore’ than the Democrats. If
they were sincere, and are now anxious to save the
country , let them all support the ‘noble Filmore,'
and it is more certain they will do the country good
service in this way, than by supporting a man who
has been in favor of almost every doctrine and ism
and steadfast in none.”
We have made a lengthy extract from the letter
of our Sumter county correspondent, to show that
the people perfectly understand the lying game of
the administration party in their attempts to create
the impression that Fillmore has no chance !
A letter from Autauga county, Alabama, says :
“The Democratic leaders hereabouts, are now
badly scal ed. Without the Dutch and Irish vote,
they'know their fate is sealed—that there is no hope
for them.”
Well, there is more truth than poetry in this be
lief, of the “Democratic leaders,’ and we tell them,
upou the authority of well-ascertained facts, that
with all their blarney in years past, the Dutch and
Irish will leave those demagogues in the Church,
t John, of New York, is the protege of Fremont, and
will take good cure that the “Dutch and Irish” vote
for “Fremont and Freedom,” for he has recently an
nounced that “he is as much in favor of freedom as
O’Connell was, or as the New York Tribune is.”
One of the most intelligent gentlemen in the
State of Alabama, residing at Montgomery, closes
his letter to us thus— “ Fillmore stock is advancing
here."
From Lenoir caunty, North Carolina, a well in
formed correspondent writes:
“The canvass for Governor and members of the
Legislature in this State is going on bravely, and
we confidently expect to elect our candidate for
Governor, John A. Gilmer, and a majority of the
members of the Assembly. Sam is wide awake in
the Old North State, and he will give his friends
abroad a good account of himself on the 7th of Au
gust. Ola North Carolina is sure for Fillmore uud
Donelson.”
We close our extracts from our letters of to-day
by the following admirable one from a letter written
by one of the best informed and reliable men in Vir
ginia, to-wit:
“The aspiring politicians, looking to the state of
tilings existing at the time of Mr. Buchanan’s nomi
nation, were very much disposed to join his stand
ard. because they thought it would be victorious,
[splendid patriots, these fellows, who join a standard
because they think it will be victorious I—they will
meet their just reward.—Ed.] but recent develop
ments have made a great change —they begin to
find that although the 'politician* are witliffiuchanan
the people are tor Fillmore. No one yet can tell
what the result will be in Virginia. I have all along
calculated largely on the virtue and intelligence of
the people, and I cannot yet believe they will be so
infatuated as to prefer a man like Mr. Buchanan,
who has been on all sides of every question—nay
more, the champion of every side of every question,
to Mr. Fillmore, who has always been steadfast and
true to the Constitution aud the whole country.
“Mr. Buchanan has been for a bank and against
it,—for the tarritf of 1842 and against it —for the
Maysville and Cumberland roads, and against inter
nal improvement*,—for distribution of the proceeds
of the public lands and against it, —for ‘squatter
sovereignty’ noir and against in 1848, —for the prin
ciple of the Wihnot proviso hitherto, and against it
noic, —(because it clashes with the ‘squatter sove
reignty* platform built at Cincinnati,) tbanking liis
God that his fortune was cast in a State not cursed
with slavery, and now the champion of Southern
institutions*—but, above all, for Washing!on's poli
cy of uou-mtervention with the affaire of foreign
countries, and yet the author of the Oetend mani
festo!’'
Our Virginia correspondent pretty well under
stands Mr. Buchanan's antecedents. We suppose
he omitted to mention Mr. Buchanan’s Federalism
from 1815 to 1828. on the ground, that the plea of in
fancy, put in by his friends, ought not to be over
ruled. •
Betting. —We have heard some talk about bet
ting on the Presidential election: but the only bet
vet made here, within our knowledge, is the follow
ing* We publish the memorandum handed to us by
one of the parties, omitting the names for obvious
reasons:
“Columbus, Ga.. July 14, 1856.
“ bets . of Russell county, Ala..
£2500 (SSOO forfeit) that Buchanan is not elected
President of the United States by the people: and
s2so© (SSOO forfeit) that Fremont is not elected at
The forfeit money has been deposited in bank.—
The man who bets against Buchanan and Fremont
is a naturalized citizen.— Columbus Enquirer.
The Oxygenated Bittters is the best certified
medicine in the world for the cure of Dyspepsia
and General Debility, as a safe and agreeable tonic,
giving immediate relief and a sheerful sensation of
health and strength.—[ Advertisement.
It is very strange that some people will endure
Rheumatiu pains for da vs and nights, while a few
applications of Perry Davis' Pain lyiller. which
can be procured at any store, will entirely relieve
them.— [Advertisement.
Philadelphia . July 19.—Contributions are being
made here for the relief of the sufferers by the rail
road accident. Over SI,OOO have been at
the Inquirer office. Dr. Moriartv delivered an ora
tion over the remains of Father Sheridan, this
morning, at St. Michael’s Church, in the presence of
a numerous congregation. The coffins containing
the unrecognized bodies were ranged in the church.
The Coroner has •ommeuaod his investigation
i Official (oi rn|»li»»- A lincgaiii will* the F©#l-
Maurer*.
! The Bait ft nor# Vid riot says:—“When the Post-
Office Department is made an instrument in the
j hands of con opt officials, and a venal government
j for e!e(rionc*ri»g purposes, it becomes the people
j to guard well their liberties. We abuse liberally
enough the police system of France for having a spy
i in every drawling-room, aud an eaves-dropper at
every table d’hote, but when an administration,
calling itself Republican, demands that the post
masters of the United States shall not only act as
political spies upon all who draw letters from their
respective offices, bat moreover calls upon them to
contribute pro rata towards the expenses of this
pernicious species of electioneering, we can scarce
ly find language sufficiently strong to express our
indignation at the loose morality it evinces in the
tempters, and the proclivity to corruption which it
pre-supposes among the tempted.'’
Does any n an wonder at the amount of stealing
done by Post officials, when such examples of cor
rupt morality are set by high dignitaries—the men
who, for the present, hold in the hands the destiny
of the democracy ?
“The first evidence of the movement, recently in
itiated under the auspices of the National Demo
crats Committee, resident at Washington, comes
to us in the shape of the following document, which
was e?nt under the frank of George Vail. M. C.,
to one of our Maryland post masters , and which is
a sample pattern of thousand of others that have
been dispatched in like manner, to those holding
similar official stations in ali parts of the Union.”
Committee Rooms of National Democratic Resident
Committee, \ Vashington.July 2, 1856.
To the Postmaster at .
Sir :—The Democratic National Committee re
spectfully request you to send in, at your earth st
convenience, separate lists:
1. Os English names,
2. Os German, Swedish, Dutch, Norwegian aud
French names of persons who receive their let lei's
through your post office, for the purpose of sending
them Democratic documents, calculated to promote
tiie election of the Democratic nominees for the
Presidency and Vice Presidency of the United
States. Very respectfully,
Chas. Jas. Faulkner.
Address: Hon. Chairman Nat. Dem. Res. Com.
“Tlrs circular, innocent as it looks, masks, under a
respectful request for information, an official de
mand upon the Postmasters that they shall degrade
themselves to the condition of servile instruments of
corrupt and debased party leaders—requiring them
to note down the names of all who call at the re
spect] ve offices lor letters, aud the places of their
nativity, and shall, iu fact, constitute themselves
political inquisitors to pander to and promote Demo
cratic misrule. Two things further strike us— lrish
names are not asked for in the circular , from which
we may reasonably infer that the Irish vote lias al
ready been secured by other ffieans —and eacli Post
master is to forward his report to the Honorable
Chairman, &c., of tiffs Democratic league. We
would respectfully suggest that Honorable in a case
of bargain and corruption is a misnomer. But it
will be said that there is no evidence of anything
of tiffs sort in the document we have just reproduced
—wait a little and read what follows. It is a circu
lar which wf find published iu the Albuuy Evening
Journal, forwarded to that journal by a Postmaster
who received it:
[private.]
To the Postmaster of .
Dear Sir : —At a private consultation of the lead
ing Democrats of the Union, held in this city, im
mediately upon the adjournment of the Cincinnati
Convention, it was recommended that each Post
master be requested to contribute an amount pro
portionate to the receipts of their respective offices.
Upon examining the returns of the Post Office De
partment it is tound that your proportion will be
three dollars, which you will confer a favor by re
mitting by return of mail.
The principal object in making these collections,
is to throw into the doubtful States an immense
quantity of documents in favor of the policy of the
Democratic party, aud also to assist in defraying the
expenses of speakers who will be employed during
the coming eanvnsss. You will, therefore, perceive
that every Postmaster who wishes a continuance
of his official position, will find it for his interest
to use every effort to bring about so desirable a re
sult.
Postmasters are appealed to because they are
considered the representatives of the party in their
respective localities, and being the recipients of the
patronage of the Administration, it is but just that
they should comply with its demands.
Please send us the name of some reliable leading
Democrat in your town, whom we can confer with
hereafter. Address
Perkin M. Brown, Jr.
Washington City, D. C., 185fi.
Was there ever a more debasing and disgraceful
proposition than this? Yet such is democracy!
In what sad contrast is the above letter, compared
with the following views of an old fashioned demo
crat named Thomas Jefferson, and commonly
called the Great Apostle of American Democracy:
“The President of the United States has seen
with dissatisfactu n, officers of the General Govern
ment, taking, on various occasions, active parts in
elections of public functionaries, whether of the
General or of the State Governmdnt. Freedom of
election being essential to the mutual indepen ence
of Governments, and of the different branches of
the same Government, so vitally cherished by most 1
of our constitutions, it is deemed improper for officers
depending on the Executive of the Union to at
tempt to control or influence the free exercise of the
elective right. lam instructed, therefore, to notify 1
all officers within any department holding their ap- <
pointmeiits under the authority of the President ,
directly, and to desire them to notify all subordi
nate to them. The right of any officer to give his '
vote at elections as a qualified citizen, is not meant 1
to be restrained, nor, however given, shall it have \
any effect to his prejudice; but it is expected that
he will not attempt to influence the vote of others,
nor take any part in the business of electioneering,
t hat being deemed inconsistent with the spirit of the ]
Constitution and his duties to it.”
What better proof than the above contrast j
could be presented to shaw that modern democracy (
is spurious, and a base counterfeit of the name it (
bears.
j
f < m the Nashville Banner.
i
!>!»•. Ji:i li -.naii on “.SquatterSovereignty.”
The platform adopted by the Democrats at Cin- j
cinnati dodges the question of “Squatter Sovereign- i
tv." Hat their nominee has not been quite so cau- t
tious. Mr. Buchanan, in his letter of acceptance, j
distinctly puts the people of the Territory, though ,
that territory Is still the common property of the (
whole Union, an equal footing with the people
of a State, and gives the former the same right to .
exclude slavery as the latter have. Ilis words are j
that the passage of the Nebraska bill was a declara
tion “that the people of a Territory, like those of a j
State , shall decide for themselves whether slavery |
shall or shall not exist within their limits." This j
claims for “the people of a Territory” the power to ,
exclude slavery before they have become a State—
a doctrine no better than the Wilmot Proviso. The »
New Orleans Delta, a Democratic paper, takes Mr.
Buchanan to task for this position as follows :
“Mr. Buchanan seems not to have been content ,
to let the well-enough alone ; he adds a margival
note at the wrong place of all wrong pluces; he 1
says a word too much at an unlucky moment of all i
unlucky moments; and one word too much at a ,
critical time in politics, especially upon the delicate (
and vital subject which he chose for gratuitous
commentary, may have a word of meaning and <
consequence. Buthe has said it, and we, as South- 1
era journalists, have to comment on his commenta- }
ry. Referring to the Nebraska Kansas bill, he
says:
“The recent legislation of Congress respecting
domestic slavery, derived, as it has been, from the ,
original and pure fountain of legitimate political
lower, the will of the majority, promises ere long
■o allay the dnngerous excitement. This legislation i
s founded on principles as ancieut as free govern
ment itself, and in accordance with them, has sim
ply declared that people of a territory, like those of
a State , shall decide for themselves, whether ,
slavery shall or shall not exist within their limits.”
“Now, if he had said that the people of a Territory,
like those of a State* when they come to adopt a 1
constitution, shall decide for themselves whether ;
slavery shall or shall not exist in their limits, as a
State, his commentary would have been in harmo
ny with the text of the platform which he says he
endorses, and would have been as unexceptionable
as appropriate. But he chose not to limit the ex
pression of his views relative to ‘squatter sovereign
ty’ and but too distinctly lays down the doctrine that
the people of a Territory may 4 decide for them
selves, whether slaver}' shall or shall not exist in
their* (territory) limits.' This proposition is equally
inadmissable and repugnant to the South. We flat
ly reject it. We deny that it is either sound or just;
and, with all deference for Mr. Buchanan’s shrewd
ness and experience, and all due consideration for
the exigent need he may have felt in placing him
self in a favorable and ad captaudum attitude be
fore the North on the question of “squatter sover
eign! v,” we are compelled to regard his exigesis un
called for and not justified by the test.
“We hold that the government of a territory is the
creature of Congress . that the people of a Territory,
through the legislative branch of that government,
cannot exercise a power which has not been con
ferred on it by Congress ; and as Congress cannot
constitutionally establish or prohibit slavery in a
Territory, so neither, a fortiori, can a Territory
exercise any such power. A Territory is the com
mon property of all the States ; the Constitution ex
tends over it to protect the persons and property of
all its inhabitants, whether they be from the North
or South, slaveholders or non-slaveholders ; and it is
only when the people of a Territory form a govern
ment of their own, with the consent of the States
given through Congress that they can legitimately
‘decide for themselves, whether slavery shall or ,
shall not exist in their limits.’ Such we conceive to
have been the views of Mr. Calhoun, who stigma
tized the other doctrine of ‘squatter sovereignty’ as
odious and mischievous in the highest degree, and
the same views have been expressed from time to
time, by Davis, Quitman, Souleand other distin
guished State Rights men of the South. How these
gentlemen will stand affected toward Mr. Buchanan,
after knowing the views he lias promulgated in re
gard to ‘squatter sovereignty,’ we will not venture
to say.”
No doctrine has been more distinctly condemned
by the Southern Democrats than this squatter sove
reignty principle. In proof of this, it is only neces
sary to quote the following declarations :
It is incompatible with the Constitution.—Nash
ville Union and American.
* A doctrine of “all others” the “ most odious to
the South.”— Nashville Union and American.
•‘The most monstrous doctrine ever advanced by
an American Statesman. — John C. Calhoun.
“ Worse than Wilmot Proviaoism.’ John C.
Calhoun.
“ As indefensible in principle ana dangerous in
practice as Wilmot Provisoism. — Conventions of
Alabama and Virginia in 1848.
“Will never support any candidate for the Pres
idency or Vice Presidency who maintains it.”—
Same.
“Among the fair, but false and fatal theories of
the day none attract so much homage as the ‘squat
ter sovereignty' courtezan. There are none so ra
diant with meretricious charms, none so ready with
deceitful promise ,and none so suie to cover their
victim with shame and reproach. The sovereignty
of the people is a noble principle, and should com
mand universal homage. ‘Squatter sovereignty’ is
an imposter—a counterfeit copy—an ugly idol
wrought by men’s hands—and should be kicked off
the pedestal, where it sits in mock majesty aDd
courts the admiration of fools and demagogues.”—
Richmond Enquirer.
The Freshet in South Carolina —The Charles
ton Standard , of the 17th inst., states that the dam
ages caused by the freshet have been very serious :
The bridges at Anderson's, Peden’s and McAli
ley’s Mills, and at Rossville on Rocky Creek, were
carried away; also at Major Eaves’ Mills on Fish
ing Creek—also at Park=* and Scaife’s on Turkey
Creek. At McAliley's .formerly Pickett’s) Mills
there is not a vestige of the dam or houses to be
seen : Stroud’s (formerly Hicklin's Mills are gone ,
Barbers' Mills on Creek are gone; Dr. Bryant’s
and J. Meek's 3lills on Susah’s Creek are gone;
Elijah Walker's Mill on Sandy River is gone ; and
others not beard from have no doubt shared the
» same fate.
Many persons have lost their entire corn crops.—
Everything on{the creek bottoms has been overflow
ed. and is said to be swept off and destroyed. A
[ valuable negro belonging to James R. Aiken was
5 drowned near Fishing Creek on the Charlotte Rail
road while attempting to swim across the creek.
For the Chronicle A Sentinel.
) Mr. Editor :—I have no doubt that, if you
j could drop In amongst us some day, and, by aeci
j deut, get in a crowd of our would be-politicians in
; ibis beat, you wouki.be exceedingly amused or dis
gusted ’. Just imagine to yourself a coterie of the
“Old Line Whigs** of l iglethorpe county, discours
ing music to the tunc of “Buck, ami Breck.. ’ aud
with huzzas both lend and long, making the welkin
ring again ! Here in our midst men who once
led the Whig party, fby the nose of course! repre
sented the county as Whig* time and again—d. *
spised Democracy —hated the name even—who are
at this moment worshipping at the shrine of the
“ Cincinnati Idols /” Men change. Principles,
never ! The “five loaves and two small fishes’* are
on the goal, and it may be the weakness of human
nature, or the result of an easy political virtue, that
has enabled them to “box the compass" so effectual
ly. lama Democrat—all my instincts are Demo
cratic Republican : but I am not a Democrat of the
mechanism of either Toombs, Stephens or Cobb !
I made myself one, and may be a poor job in the
eyes of some I could name about these diggiua ; but
I have the pleasant gratification that no such
c >blers as I have named, ever had a hand in my
manufacture How many men in Georgia of the
“old Whig Party** who “have bent the knee, that
thrift may follow fawning,” can say the same?
How many ?
The “Bogus Democracy ’of this county —aye, of
the State —are likewise raising the hue aud cry for
“Buck, and Breck.,’* and some of them, no 'doubt,
especially the young aspirants and ignoramuses—
are ready to go to the stake in this behalf. They
iiave taken down everything at a gulp, and like the
young cattish, still sP etch open widened mouths for
more! As a Southern Rights Democrat, I have
vainly looked for one single, solitary, patriotic rea
son for myself, or any other Southern man’s voting
for Buchanan ! With the rank odor of Federalism
on his garments—the words of 'deceit aud double
dealing on his tongue —the great object of his life
has been and is to be President , and if cheating
will effect the object—either the North or South is
to be cheated —the latter of course, as always here
tofore ! How can I or any man whose home is in
the South—whose every tie to life is here—renounce
his patriotism—give up his independence —solely
aud for no other purpose, than to pander to a reck
less party of place-hunters! It is true lie is on a
platform , and if it would elect him and some of las
camp followers, he would mount a hundred more of
such worthless foundations! lie is satisfied with
it, and will “ conform to it." So does Martin Van
Buren —and why ? See Buchanan’s letter ! See Vuu
Buren’sletter! While theone “sugar-coats” his opin
ions, the other puts the only proper construction upon
the Kansas bill, &c., aud with his usual sagacity, at
o ice acknowledges the benefits to accrue to the
North in the repeal of the Missouri Abomination
aid the squatter sovereignty of the other bill! Does
any sane man anywhere doubt for a moment that
this is the true construction ? Did it ever occur to
you that while the slavery question has been set
tled, unsettled and resettled, time and again, since
1820, that it has been done only to be again and
again unsettled and the country distracted by such
men as Douglas & Co. ? Aud that .this last crown
ing act of villainy and subjugation ot the South— is
a legislation by act of Congress directly upon Hie
slavery question in so far and to the extent of giving
to adolitionists and unnaturalized foreigners the
power to exclude slavery from any territory ! Is
tne Witmot Proviso any worse ? Is not this cstab
lisiug a precedent omnious of disastrous conscqucn -
ccs to the South-! Will abolitiondom halt to count
the value of the Union, before they stride on—led
by this precedent —to subjugate the Southern
States and abolish slavery ? Will they not say,
“you of the South have consented that Congress
can legislate on slavery—we have the majority in
and out of Congress, and you must submit or we’ll
annihilate you ?** What then, will we poor beg
gars get ? Why, a h—ll of a whipping and be sent
supperless to bed ! What will become of that tre
mendous document called par excellence—the
“Georgia Pliuform ?” By The way, what has be
come of it? There's not an inch of a plank of it
in the last carpenter’s job at Cincinnati; and yet
the paper pellets of last winter in the Convention at
Milledgeville swore to have it incorporated or—or
—what ? —why, submission of course ! Some of the
very men in one convention, were delegates to the
other! Alas • for poor, frail fallible human nature.
The South has always valiantly on paper and
never failed to get “fit*" herself in every contest. —
Will it always be so? God forbid.
July 16, 1850. Peter Q. C. Smith.
For the Chronicle «$* Sentinel.
“FiltbllHterisln ,, —Alia* ‘‘Sale or Seizure.”
The charge of “Filibusterism” has been made
against Mr. Buchanan. It is alleged that in the
Ostend Manifesto he does not hesitate to say that
“we must have Cuba at all risks.” This charge is
denied by the self-styled Democracy; and the
Washington Union, the central organ of Democra
cy, labors impotently, in its issue of July 3d, not
only to weaken, but to break entirely the force
of this objection. And it attempts to do so by the
Ostend document. It could not have introduced
evidence more strong, or more convincing, of the
truthfulness of the charge preferred, than is con
tained in this document. Mr. Buchanan says, (see
the Union,) “ Before considering the question
whether the acquisition of Cuba is essential for our
preservation, we should offer to buy the Island, and
even to offer more than its value ; and if Spain le
fuses to sell at such price, it will then be time for
our Government to consider the momentous ques
queetion whether Cuba will be essential to our self
preservation ; and if it shall be decided in the af
firmative, then, we should take Cuba at any cost or
peril." The Union quotes the above to show that
Mr. Buchanan is not in favor of seizure, only as the
last resort—upon the principle of self-preservation.
What we charge, and what we will show from his
own words, is this : That he has already considered
the “momentous question”—that he has decided in
the affirmative, and that he now considers the ac
quisition of Cuba (cither by sale or seizure) essen
tial for our preservation. And we can but expect,
in the event of his election—if he is honest—if he is re
liable—that he will proceed at once to the acquisition.
We will let Mr. Buchanan speak for liimself through
the Ostend manifesto. He says—“lt must be clear
to every reflectng mind that from the peculiarity of
its geographical position, and the considerations at*
tendant on it, Cuba is as necessary to the North
American Republic as any of its present members.
The direct intercourse between the Atlantic and
Pacific States can never be secure, but must ever
be endangered while Cuba is a dependency of a dis
tant power ; indeed, the Union can never enjoy re
pose, nor possess reliable security, as long as Cuba
is not embraced within its boundaries. Its imme
diate acquisition is of paramount importance.—
Considerations exist which render delay in the ac
quisition of this Island exceedingly dangerous to the
United States. Cuba has thus become to us an
unceasing danger and a permanent cause of anxiety
and alarm.”
Such are Mr. Buchanan’s own words, and they
are “confirmation strong as proof from Holy Writ,”
that he believes tiiat self-preservation now demands
the acquisition of Cuba, at any cost or peril.
Newton.
American Meeting in Savannah.—The meeting
of the American party of Chatham, at St. Andrew’s
Hall, Savannah, on Friday evening, was largely at
tended. Hon. R. A. Allen was called to the Chair.
Hon. F. S. Bartow, a delegate to the Macon Con
vention, and Hon. Wm. Law, candidate for elector
from the First District, made appropriate and stir
ring speeches.
A. H. Dawson, Esq., submitted the follow
ing resolutions, which were read and unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That we accept and adopt the report
of our delegates to the Macon Convention, and tully
endorse the action of that body.
Resolved, That we will enter the approaching
battle for the Constitution and the Union, resolute
ly, determined to “return with our shields or upon
them.”
Resolved, That from the frequent and noto
rious publications we have made of our emphatic
and unreserved disavowal of any desire or in
tention to meddle in any imaginable manner
witli the subject of religion, we feel constrained
to brand the unprincipleddemagogue that continues
to wantonly impute such motives to our party, as
wilfully uttering a base, glanderous, and wicked
falsehood.
Sam’s Jokes.
The Monlgomery Mail , says: A great deal of
sport has been enjoyed by the haters of American
Sam, at the mishaps which from time to time have
befallen the* young man. Even some of those who
were last year his backers, until the Virginia elec
tions “set him back” a year or two, are prone to
join in the laugh at his expense. Yet, little, by lit
tle, Samuel has been getting the laugh in his favor.
Very lately three capital jokes have transpired,
whereat if the enemies of Samuel laugh, it is out of
the wrong comer of the mouth.
We will tell these little jokes—they, are, as the
papers say, “too good to be lost ”
Joke the First was the slouging off to Fremont,
the Free Soil candidate, of nearly the whole German
vote of the North and North-west. Ha ! ha I How
that must have tickled Buchanan, the jovial old
cock !
Joke the Second was the desertions, in the Senate
of the foreigners of Kansas, (by voting to refuse
them the right of suffrage there,) by Senators Iver
son, of Georgia, Clay and Fitzpatrick, of Ala
bama, and others who had heretofore taken sides
with the Dutch against Sam! Oh, capital joke!—
tip top !—first-rate' —a joke at which Dutch, Irish,
and Americans —and Sam, loudest of all! —can and
do laugh with supremest enjoyment!
Joke the Third is the richest of all. It is the one
which that “sly old fox,” Martin Van Buren, is
helping Mr. Buchanan to play off on the South.
Read Van’s letter endorsing Buck and the Plat
form, and “laugh till you cry”—but let the tears be
real tears for the South, betrayed at Cincinnati and
insulted at Kinderhook.
Oh, we do love a good joke 1 and these of Sam’s
are as good as—as —as—well—as—as—the Cincinna
ti Platform!
A Bishop Mobeed in England. —The Bishop of
Oxford, son of Wilberforce, the Abolitionist, and
a follower of Puseyism, visited St. Paul’s Church,
Knightsbridge, London, last month, to confirm the
children of the parishioners, but his lordship was not
received in the most flattering maimer, according to
a correspondent, who writes as follows :
“While Mr. Liddell and his seven curates were
waiting for him under the porch, the Bishop and
his chaplain approached the church on foot, and as
boon as he reached its gate a large body of the in
habitants assailed him with cries of ‘YV hy don't you
go to Rome and join your brothers ?' ‘No Popery,"
‘No Oxford Popery,’ ‘No traitors in the Church.
The Biiop. greatly agitated, turned round and ad
dressed them, which only increased the confusion,
and Mr. Liddell approached him, and his chaplain
taking his arm, lea nim up the churchyard to the
vestry, followed by a parting volley of groans and
hisses, which seemed to paralyze the elenca! party.”
Nor did matters end here. Even Mr. Liddell and
his friends thought it prudent that the ceremony
ghonid not be concluded, as intended, by a proces
sion and, finally, the Bishop found himself under
the necessity of departing from the sacred building
under the patronage of Mr. Churchwarden Weater
ton, the officers of the church, and a body-guard of
police and detectives.
.BY TELEGRAPH.
.Hr. Burlingame and Col. Brook#.
Washington, July 21.— Mr. Burlingame of Mas
saehusetts. withdraws U»e memorandum recently
published by Col. Brooks, and leaves his speech on
the Sumner assault, to explain itself without qualifi
cation. The friends of the parties are much excited
aud fear there will be a fight.
SECOND DESPATCH.
Washington, July 22.—1 tis rumored that Col.
rooks challenged Mr. Burlingame last evening,
and that the challenge was promptly accepted.—
The police have just arrested Col. Brooks, and
are in] search of Mr. Burlingame, who has left the
District to avoid being arrested. '
Congressional.
Washington, July 21.—The Senate passed the
three million bill to increase the efficiency of the
army: also the resolutions to adjourn Congress on
the 11th August, which is pending in the House and
will doubtless be concurred iu to-morrow.
New York Jlnrkel*
Monday, July 21.— Cotton —There is only a
moderate business doing at firm rates. Prices are
in favor of sellers. Sterling exchange heavy.
From Ilnvaun.
New York, July 21.— The Steamer Quaker City
has arrived with dates from Havana to the 17th
inst. The Captain General is reported sick with
Yellow Fever.
Savannah, July 19.—A steamer returned to the
city tiffs morning, and reports that the steamers
Sampson aud Columbus had been alongside the ship
Amelia all night, but failed to get her off at high
tide, although she had drifted a mile. About fitly
tons of iron were thrown overboard in order to
lighten her, but she would not flaot. During the at
tempt a hawser broke, and in its recoil fractured
the leg of Mr. Daniels, a pilot, who has been brought
up to the city to receive aid.
The ship lays in a bad position, and It is feared
that she will not be extricated from her present po
sition, as a very heavy sea was running from the
south all last night. She does not leak, however,
although she strikes very heavily, and if she be
strong enough to last until to-morrow, there will,
it is considered, be some little hope to save her.
Boston, July 18.—The Whig Central Committee
of this State issues an address recommending the
Whigs of Massachusetts to avoid committing them-.
selves at present to the support of any of the candi
dates nominated, lr urges a thorough organization
with a view hereafter of concentrating their
strength upon that candidate who shall appear least
objectionable to their principles. The address clo
ses with an averment that the first great Whig prin
ciple is unswerving fidelity to the Union and Con
stitution.
Savannah , July' 2o.—The ship Amelia has been
extricated from her perilous position off Tybee Is
land, and has safely reached her wharf in this city.
She does not even leak.
Philadelphia, July. —Sixty persons, youug and
old, are already known to have been killed by this
sad disaster. Others are in a dying condition.—
Much sympathy is lelt for the unfortunate victims
of the accident.
I Boston, July 19.—Gov. Gardner of this State has
published a reply to the recent communication of
Gov. Winston, of Alabama, returning the Kansas
resolutions of the Massachusetts Legislature, and is
very severe on what he terms the assumptions of
the latter, and valorouslv asserts that he will con
tinue tp send resolutions to Alabama ns long as ho
remains Governor.
Nen York, July 19.—Cotton is stiff and 1,000
bales were sold to-day. Flour has advanced and
Ohio is worth s(>.2o per bbl. Wheat is higher and
Southern Red is qooted at $1.70 per bushel. Corn
is irregular and Southern mixed commands 61 cents
per bushel. Other articles arc unchanged. Freights
arc unsettled.
Washington, July 19.—1 tis said that Edmund
C. Stiles, of Pennsylvania, has been appointed Con
sul at Vienna.
The reports of the majority and minority of the
Kansas commision has been printed. The make
nearly twelxe hundred octavo pages. It is design
ed to* call up the Kansas contested election case
next week.
New York , July 18.—The steamer Baltic saile
hence to-day at noon for Liverpool, with about one
hundred and fifty passengers and $160,000 in
specie.
New York, July 19.—Advices received here from
Kingston, C. W., report the burning of the steam
propeller Tonto on the 17th, off the nine mile Point.
She is a total loss. It is presumed 12 lives were
lost. Among them were Capt. Campbell and Mr.
Henderson.
New York, July 19.—A serious fire occurred at
Brooklyn early tl is morning, commencing at the
Naval Stores Depot, in which there was a large
stock. Some dozen dwelling houses adjoining were
also burnt, and so rapid was the progress of the
flames that fifty families escaped only with their
night clothes.
Washington, July 19—During the progress of
the trial of Herbert this morning, Mr. Brooks came
into Court and paid his $360 fine and SBS costs.
Letter of Gov. Gardner, of Massachusetts, to
Gov. Winslow, of Alabama.
Boston, July 19.
The lice of this morning contains Gov. Gardner's
reply to the late communication of Gov. Wislow, of
Alabama, returning the Kansas resolves of the Mas
sachusetts Legislature.
The letter severely handles in detail the charges
of the Executive of Alabama.
On the charge that the resolues were in con
flict with the truth of history, Governor Gardner
says :
Your Excellency may rest assured, notwithstand
ing your denial, that the exact accuracy of historical
fact here spoken of is known to and recognized by
every reader of those resolves, whether he fives
North or North or South.
The truth of history is too stern and inexorable, to
warp itself to suit your excellency’s wishes. These
shameful occurrences are written, as with a pen of
fire, on the broad skies, for the whole world to read,
and they will exist until history itself shall be no
more—a damning disgrace to our country, our age,
our humanity; to those who dared to do them, and.
to those who with equal hardihood dare deny or de
fend them.
If you mean that the whote truth of history is not;
expressed in those resolves, then, I agree with you.
They do not give the half, nor the worst of these in
human outrages. They make no reference to the
rifling of the mails; to the organized irruption of
the citizens of another State to control theelections;
to arrests without judicial authority ; to the mockery
of legislation and inhuman laws ; to the destruction
of printing presses ;to theft; to arson ; and last,
that great and final crime, beyond which human de
pravity has no power to go—cold blooded and de
liberate murder.
Should your Excellency invoke the whole truth of
history it must bring to your view the vision of mur
dered men, of wives driven to madness, and to your
ear the agonized cry of the orphan, and all for the
crime that their husbands and fathers opposed by
vote or voice, the introduction of human servitude
into a region that your father and my father dedica
ted a third of a century ago, by a solemn national
compact, to freedom forever.
Your Excellency next asserts: “the obligations
of the constitution, and the laws of the United
States, passed in conformity thereto, being disre
garded and nullified by Massachusetts, we desire no
further intercourse with your state.”
May I be permitted to remind your Excellency
that “nullified” is not a word of Massachusetts
growth, but that it is indigenous to the South, and if
you have any opprobrium to bestow upon it you
can freely do so much more appropriately nearer
home than here.
The loyally of Massachusetts to the constitution of
the United States has been too often and too sig
nally evinced in critical periods of the country's
history to require a further answer from me to this
ungracious suggestion ; hut were it otherwise your
excellency is not the tribunal to decide for her a ques
tion involving her fidelity to that instrument.
I am not aware that the Executive of Alabama
has yet been made co-ordinate injudicial uuthority
with the Supreme Court of the United States, and
until it is, and not till then, will its opinions upon
such a question be expressed with any propriety, or
bo entitled to the slightest consideration.
Mrs. Partington’s Opinion on Kansas.— Mr.
Shillnber, in describing a visit from the talkative
Mrs. Partington, to his editorial sanctum recently,
says :
We asked her opinion on the Kansas question.—
“They can be cured,” said she, firmly, “though they
are very painful and irrigating, yet they can be
druwed out by plasters. They are humorous thiugs,
and may be eradicated by proper remedies.” Hea
ven help us ! she was thinking of eradicating can
cers. We looked at her with surprise, mingled with
admiration. Here was an instance of sublime sim-
Slicity. Here was one who knew nothing of the
Kansas question ! —whose mind was yet fresh from
the pollution of “border ruffians” or “squatter sove
reignty”—and we vowed that such a mind, thus
uncontuminated, was a treasure indeed. We look
ed on her as she sat there, but said nothing. Like
Ensign Stcbbins, after his Fourth of July dinner,
we were too full to speak.
MARKED
At the Church of the Atonement, on Saturday, 19th
ult., by the Rev. W. H. Harrison, FRANCIS A. CARL,
of Berlin, Prussia, and MARY BREADEN, of Stanstead,
Canada East.
On the 12th of June last, by the Rev. G. 11. Cliett,
JAMES W. BLACKSTON aud MARY A. BOS
WORTH, all of Columbia county.
OBITUARY.
Departed this life, on the morning of the 14th July,
185 b, in the city of Atlanta, CORNELIUS REDDING,
infant son of Col. C. R. and Mrs. A. E. Hanleiter, aged 11
months and 17 days.
“ He fell asleep as sweetly as the sunbeams
Pass from earth, and from the things they love;
Their brightness greets on the glad to-morrow—
He rests above!
“ He fell asleep as softly as the winds
Die ’moug the violet-beds when day Is gone ;
They come again—he has left earth forever.
Father! Thy will be done ?”
SPECIAL NOTICES!
Female*.—For Debility, Prostration of
System, Nervousness, Pain in Back and Loins, Palpita
tion, use “ BLISS DYSPEPTIC REMEDY.” Sec
advertisement “ To Females,” in another column.
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Uy Fillmore Mas* Meeting and Free Barba
cuc in Warrenton.—The friends of Fillmore and
Donelsou in Warren county, have resolved to have a
MASS MEETING and FREE BARBACUE, at War
renton, on THURSDAY, the 14th day of August next.
A number of distinguished speakers are expected to
address the people. The public generally are invited to
attend. ISAAC B. HUFF,
JAMES CODY,
HIRAM HUBERT, Jr.,
jy23-d&wUl Committee of Invitation.
gy-Takc Particular Notice. —In valid* ordering
BLISS’ DYSPEPTIC REMEDY sent them by mail,
should be particular to write their name very plain, and
at the same time give us their State, County and Post
Office. CLARK, WELLS 6, SPEARS.
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jy Special Notice.—We have just received a ffeah
supply of BLISS’ DYSPEPTIC REMEDY. Druggists
and Country Merchants supplied by the dozen or gross at
the shortest notice.
CLARK, WELLS Sc SPEARS
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£*y Bargain*.—Now is your time to make purcha
ser, as I wish to dispose of my entire stock of BONNETS,
CAPS, FLOWERS, HEAD-DRESSES, RIBBONS,
LACES, FRINGES, VEILS, TOILET POWDER
BOXES, PERFUMES, SOAPS, HAIR OIL, Sec., by
the first of September,
ALSO,
Three SHOW CASES, MANTILLA and CAP
STAND. [ jy2o-lm] Mrs. E O. COLLINS.
gy Country Merchant* and others doing business
at a distance from the Railroad, and wishing a supply of
BLISS’ DYSPEPTIC REMEDY, can have a dozen
packages sent them by mail for about one dollar.
CLARK, WELLS A SPEAR.
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' Clark, Wells Spear are the only autho
rized Agents for the sale of BLISS’ DYSPEPTIC
REMEDY, in Augusta. jy23*tw3&wlt
FOR SALE.
I OFFER my HOUSE and LOT, in the town of Lex.
ington, for sale at a low price and on easy terms
Address L. J. DEUPREE, or HARDEMAN Sc LAN
DRUM. Lexington. Ga. JANE A. DEUPREE.
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T7 LOCK—2SO bags FLOUR, just received on con
JT signment and for sale by
j y n M W WOODRUFF
COMMERCIAL. ”
AUtJUSTA MARKET.
Weekly Report Tuesday, P. M.
COTTON, —In consequence of tin* limit'd stock on
sale, tbo transactions during the week bhvtfbeen confin
ed to small lots at very full prices. Holders are very
firm and are demanding higher rates. The market closes
firm.
Ordinary —& 10}
Middling H aril*
Good Middling ©lll
Middling Fair-
RECEIPTS TO LATEST DATES.
1356. 1855.
New Orleans, July 11 .1.680,tit»4
Mobile, July 18. 614,549 ,
Florida, July 4 136,567
Texas, July 1 2 , 113,613 *OM O
Savannah, July 17 388,576 .}B!,h.>4
Charleston, Judy 17 403,015 483,064
N. Carolina, July 5 22,860 25,888
Virginia, July 1 12,813 18,484
3,462,646 2,7*4,415
Increase - 736,233
STOCKS IN SOUTHERN PORTS”
New Orleans, Julv 11 27.620 45,650
Mobile, Julv 18..1 8,794 <>4,587
Florida. July 4 , 3,784 4,068
Texas, July 12 3,471 4,335
Savannah, July 17 5,939 7,839
Charleston, July 17 9,605 5,437
N. Carolina, July 5 460
Virginia, July 1 265 500
59,878 132,861
New York, July 15 28,173 81.272
exportsTto foreign ports.
To Great Britain 1.911.155 1,135,759
** France 477,769 402,163
“ other Foreign Ports 501.653 263,312
Total Foreign Exports 2,889,777 2,101,834
To Northern U. S. Ports 803,829 828,089
GROCERIES. —The busiues though fair for the sea
son, has been limited. Wo note uo change in any of the
leading articles and would refer to quotations.
PROVISIONS.—Bacon eoctinttes in good demand ami
prices are well sustained. The Flour.market is un
changed, with a limited business doing. No speculative
demand.
GRAIN.—The unfavorable reports of the Corn crops
have enabled dealers to obtain rather higher rates for
Com. The transactions are only oa a small scale for
immediate use. No speculative demand. Wheat is only
in moderate request at former rates.
EXCHANGE.—Checks on the North } por cent, pre
mium.
FREIGHTS.—The river is so low that steamers of the
lightest draft navigate with difficulty. Freights are the
same as previously quoted.
Foreign Markets.
Extracts of Letters received by the Niagara.
LIVERPOOL, July 4.—There has been a decidedly
better feeling in Cotton during the past week, with an
improvement in prices of American of 1-16 a) Jd per lb, in
consequence oj the fine weather and the greater ease in
money.
The business for the week ending last evening reach
es 81,700 bales, speculators taking 15,180 bales, and
exporters 13,200 halos. To-day it is estimated at 7,000
halos, with 5,000 to the Trade, the market closing
steadily, but with out animation, at the following quota
tions :
Fr Orleans...7 I Fr Mobiles...6ll Fr Uplands...6jd
Middling 6 5-16 | Do | Do 6 3-16
Total stock of Cotton in this port 69.000 halos ; Ameri
can 576,000. Total stock same time last year 6U5,000
bales; American 423,000. imports for the week 21,1*00
bales.
Wheat has again declined 2d ty 70 lbs, ami Indian
Corn Gd per quarter. Inferior Flour in favor of buy
ers, whilst for the best qualities full prices are obtained.
White Wheat 10s 4d d ils ; Red 9s 8d a -10s Id per 70 lbs.
Western Canal Flour 278'?# 335; Ohio 36s d'.itis (id ; Phila
delphia and Baltimore brands 35s Yiv 35s 6d, ami Sour
345<#378 per barrel. White Indian Corn 29 s'<£29B Gd ;
yellow 58s<#28s(kl; mix oil 26s Gd per quarter.— Broun,
Shipley <y Co.
Correspondence of the Commercial Advertiser.
HAVRE, July 2.—The demand has been very active
to-day in our Cotton market, and 2,000 bales have
changed hands at steady prices. We have no arrival to
report.
Flour is held with considerable firmness, and prices
have somewhat recovered from their depression, as our
stock on hand is small. Western brands, superfine, are
worth 46f« 47, extra 47f 5"5 18, ami Southern 49f®50 per
barrel.
The weather continues tine, the state of the fields is
satisfactory, but the stocks are on the decrease; prices
remain well supported.
AUGUSTA PRICES CURRENT.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BAGGING. —Gunny yard 19 tit 20
Kentucky 4j>' yard none.
Dundee 4?" yard none.
BACON.—Hams &tb 12 j tit 15
Shoulders It? 93 ti> 10
Western Sides lb tit 12}
Clear Sides, Tennessee 4 V tb 11} <S> 12 V
Ribbed Sides 4** tb 11} tit 12
Hog Round 4* tb 10} 'at 11
BUTTER.—Goshen Vlb 25 tit :t5
Country 41* tb 12 ti> 18
BRICKS 4P 1000 GOO 'at 850
CHEESE.—Northern 4f* tb 14 tit 15
English Dairy 4P* tb 13 Y# 18
COFFEE.—Rio 4P* lb 11} tit 12}
Laguira 4P tb 12} 'tit 13}
Java 4P tb 18} 'St 17
DOMESTIC GOODS.—Yarno 80 tit 85
i Shirting 4P yard 4} ® 6
£ Shirting yard G tit 7
1 Shirting yard 8 'at 9}
5-4 Shirting yard 10 'at 12}
6 4 Shirting -P yard 11 at 14}
Osnaburgs 4P* yard 9} 'at 10
FEATHERS 4P tb 37} ’tit 40
FlSll—Mackorel, No. 1 V bbl 20 00 ®23 00
No. 2 bbl 11 50 ®l2 00
No. 3 4P bbl 750 'tit 800
No. 4 -T bbl 550 'at 600
Herrings W box © 1 00
FLOUR.—Country 4P* bbl GOO tit 700
Tennessee 4P" bbl 650 'tit 700
Canal... .• 4P bbl 750 'tit 900
Baltimore - 4P* bbl 800 'at 900
Hiram Smith's & bbl 14 00
City Mills V bbl 750 ®lO 00
Lenoir’s Extra & bbl 700 'at 750
Dcnmead’s 4P' bbl 700 til 50
GRAIN.—Corn, with sacks bush 62} r tit 70
Wheat, white buoh 150 tit
Wheat, red 4P 1 bush 1 00 tit 1 25
Oats 4* bush 40 tit 50
Rye 4P* hush 65 tit 70
Peas 4P bush 70 tit 80
Corn Meal 4F bush 70 'tit 75
GUNPOWDER.—Dupont's 4P kog 750 tit 800
Hazard. kog 750 tit 800
Blasting keg GSO 7d 700
IRON.—Swedes lb 5} tit
English 4? ft 4 tit 5
LARD 4,* ft 12 tit 12}
LEAD—Bar 4Pft 8 tit 8}
LlME.—Country box 125 tit 150
Northern bbl 200 tit 225
LUMBER 4f v 1000 10 00 'a>l4 00
MOLASSES.—Cuba V gal 40 tit 45
Orleans, old crop 4P* gal tit none
Orleans, new crop & gal 55 tit GO
NAILS 4P* ft 4} tit 5
OILS. —Sperm, prime gal 200 tit 250
Lamp gal 110 tit 125
Train *> gal 75 tit 1 00
Linseed 4f y gal 110 tit 115
Castor 4?* gal 200 tit 225
RICE 4F ft 4} tit 5
HOPE.—Kentucky Wlb 11 w 12*
Manilla &lb 17 & 18
RAISINS f box 400 'w 450
SPlßlTS.—Northern Gin gal 50 '3> 55
Rum ‘IP gal 55 *W fc'O
N. O. Whiskey 4P gal 35 r ti> 40
Peach Brandy gal none
Apple Brandy 4P gal nom*.
Holland Gin ‘P* gal 150 175
Cognac Brandy gal 300 'a) 600
SUGARS.—New Orleans V lb 9 11
Porto Rico... 4P lt> 9 '&> 10*
Muscovado <#>’ lb 9 "W 10
Loaf -jp lb 14 r d> 15
Crushed 4P lb 13* ® 14
Powdered &lb 13 'a> 13*
Stuart’s Refined A lb 12* ® 13
Stuart’s Refined B Wlb 12*® 12|
Stuart’s Refined C 4P lb 12 r d) 12*
SALT ? bush 00 00
“ 4P sack 1 40 'at 1 50
Blown 4P sack 225 'w 2 50
SOAP.—Yellow & lb 5* r (/> 0
SHOT *p bag 225 ®2 37
TWJNE.—Ilemp Bagging 4p lb 22 ® 25
Cotton Wrapping lb 15 ® 25
It is proper to remark that these are the current
rates a wholesale, from store—of course, at retail, prices
are a shade higher, and from the Wharf or Depots, in
large quantities a shade lower.
COSKERY, WHITLOCK & CHENEY,
*HTA REHOUSE AND COMMISSION ME li
ft CHANTS, Augusta, Ga. The undersigned have
this clay formed a Copartnership for the transaction of a
General Warehouse and Commission business, from the
Ist September next, at the old stand of Whitlock, Coske
ry &. Co ~ on Cambell-street, and would respectfully so
licit a share of public patronage.
Orders for Bagging, Rope, See., punctually attended to
at the lowest market rates.
Liberal Cash Advances made on Produce In Store.
JOHN COSKERY,
A. J. WHITLOCK,
WM. O. CHENEY,
Augusta, July 23,185(5. of Greene county.
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COLEMAN HOUSE,
BY LANIER Sc EADY,
KNOXVILLE, TENN.
IpIIE undersigned having taken charge of this large
JL and commodious House, respectfully solicit and
hope to merit a liberal share of patronge. The house is
furnished in the most thorough and modem style, with a
view to convenience and comfort. It is situated in the
heart of the city, convenient to all the business, and on
the principal street. An omnibus is always in readiness
to convey passengers to and from the Depots on the arri
val and departure of the ears. The Stage for Montvale
Springs arrives and departs daily.
The table will be supplied with the best the market
affords, and no pains will be spared to render guests
comfortable. SAMPSON LANIER,
July 19, 1856. fjy&Mfl JOHN EADY.
POSTPONED
ADMINISTRATRIX’S SALE.
WILL be sold before the Court-house door in the
town of Summerville, Chattooga county, on the
first Tuesday in SEPTEMBER next, the Farm known
as “Oakley,” belonging to the estate of John K. Moore.
Sold for the purpose of distribution between the heirs of
said estate. This Farm lies in the beautiful valley of
Chattoooga, upon the Chattooga river, and consists of
near six hundred acres first quality land ; about one hun
dred and fifty of which is river bottom —one hundred
acres cleared, well fenced, and very productive. There
is upon the premises a large, Framed Dwelling House,
containing eight rooms, well finished; good Negro
House, and other buildings; good water, and in fact,
all that is necessary to make this (as it is universally
conceded to be) one of the most desirable Farms in all
that section of country.
Persons desiring full information in regard to the above
premises, will please apply by letter, or personally, to
WM. K. MOORE, Dalton, Ga.,, or JOHN B. MOORE,
on the premises. Terms will be made to suit the pur
chaser. JANE MOORE,
Adm’x of J. K. Moore, deceased.
N. B.—The above can be disposed of at private sale,
all the heirs being of full age.
July 23,1850.
gant & mcpherson,
SUCCESSORS TO R. M. MCPHERSON,
WHOLESALE GROCERY, PRODUCE AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS, and Agents for
Southern Shirtings, Yarns, Osnaburgs, Tobacco, Sec.,
Main street, opposite the Maaoion J louse, Knoxville,
Tumi., give their strict personal attention to the purchase
of all descriptions of East Tennessee Produce to order.
Respectfully, GANT Sc McPHEBSON.
Knoxville, July 18, l*st». jy22 d<fcwly
S3OO REWARD.
J) ANA WAY' from the subscriber about the first of
L September last, my Negro Man JESBE. He re
mained in the neighborhood until near Christmas last, at
which time I have every reason to believe be was carried
oft i> v a white man. If stolen, the above reward will be
paid for the negro and thief, with evidence to convict; or
if the negro is taken and lodg A in jail in this State, I will
pay Fiffy Dollars for his apprehension ; or I will pay one
One Hundred Dollars if taken in any other State and se
cured in Jail so that I get him. Said boy Jesse Is about
25 years of age, six feet high, weighs about 190 pounds ;
has thick lips ; and is of a copper color.
W>M. S. LEE.
Near Newton Factory, Newton county, Ga
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/ lEOKGIA, OGLETIIOKPK COUNTY.—
1J COURT OF ORDINARY’, JULY TERM, 1856.
Whereas, Seaborn R. Aycoek, as executor of IJurwell
Aycock, deceased, has represented to this Court that
he has fully settled up said estate, and having prayed
letters of Dismission from the same.
It is therefore ordered. That all pcr*on« interested,
show cause, at the next January Term of this Court, if
anv they have, why said letters should not be granted.
And it is further ordered. That acopy of this Rule bo
published in the Chronicle Sl .Sentinel for six months pre
vious to said January Term.
A true extract from the Minutes of the Court of Ordina
ry, held July Term, 1856.
'July 15, 185 C. HENRY BRITAIN, Ordinary.
£ < LOKGIA, OGLETHORPE CO I NT Y
I J COURT OF ORDINARY, JULY TERM, 1856.
Mack 11. Y'oung, as the administrator on the estate of
Richard Asbury, deceased, having represented to this
Court that he has settled said estate, and having petition
ed for Letters Dismi.ssory therefrom,
It is ordered, that all persons interested show cause at
the next January term of thir, Court, why .aid tdminjttr*
tor should not be dismissed, and that a copy of this
Rule he published in terms of the law in the Chronicle A
extract from the minutes of the Court of Oflif
7uiv h !luS Term ’ HENRY BRITAIN, Or,Unary.
111,01 R, PEAK AND COHN—
-100 Sacks Java PEAS;
250 Bnshela Com;
1v23 M Sack. FLOUR. “71 ANSLKY_
7t«VAHI-KCiS AMI Y AWNS.—10 bale. OSNA
( / BURGS YARNS, from the LawraoeevlUo Fan
lory, tor nlooucon-ii;i. m wILCOJ£ t co
medlcinkT
TO pBMAIiiIsY
DEBILITY and prostration of system,
NERVOUSNESS,
PAIN IN BACK AND LOIN#, A<Ac., &< •
A S a remedy for weak and debilitated Female ther<*
J\_ are few, if any, equal to BLISS’ DYSPEPTIC
REMEDY. Its action is prompt and effectual, and un
like nearly ail other tonic proparatkme, such a-* iron, b.
muth, acids, bark, See., whoso action is attend*. i w -t!i
more or less of irritation and excitement to the - v.L:u
is purely a tonic, and entirely free from hoy iniiatm .
qualities, and, from this fact, is peculiarly applicnb.** l »
those cases of long conttuued debility, so fr< qm no <
with among females.
It will he remembered lha,t nine out ct •
those cases of long continued debbity, arise IV n 5 .’i-. :,
• f tile -l •: i . ...
prostration of system, arc mer v. symptom* • f ; . *».t
the disease, in agjjeal majority 01 ca-es, i* ,1 i!
membrane of ths stomach, and 'to this melnht.v. c -d.-mbi
remedial treatment be directed, that the can-re n* ->\
reino\ ed, and with it the prostration of system.
is very frequently naked, How long must 1 take tlu»
Remedy i how long will it take to cure me t i .ie •u. •
very hard quest ions to answer, for the duration of M eat
meut will depend very much upon the patient—li< 1 ten:
peranumt, condition, or state of system. It sh- • 1 bt- e
membered by every female that the disease v kit h thev
look upon us “ general debility and the pr*-*stra. i'»n *0
tho powers of the system, has been growing upon then,
perhaps for years, and of course time must be aw« lb r
the system to grow back again lute a state of in alt n. 1 *
system, under the influence of this Remedy, will vo.
soon recruit itself; but miraculous cures must not be
looked for, even if it is Bliss’ Dyspeptic Remedy that
they are taking. It would he too much to expect « t this
or any other Remedy, that a disease which ha- been
growing upon the patient and taking deeper and deep*
root into the system, year after year, shall hi* cured in .1
few days, or even in a few weeks. Although it -r,•••».!
effects'will bo experienced in a very short time, yet tl
restoration to health is always a slow and gradual p.
cess, for au entire change has tube wrought tin* m lion:
the whole system—the Impoverished blood must be im
proved both in quality and quantity—all suppressed ami
deficient secretions restored—tone, strength, and \ - or,
given to the muscular system —and the nervous system
braced up, and to bring about all these changes, not only
a good remedial agent must bo made use of, but time
must necessarily bo had for tho system to bring about
such great and important changes. Let these fuel-: be
remembered by all patients, whether they take Bli--'
Dyspeptic Remedy or any other preparation —!< tit ho
remembered tbfttffmi is absolutely necessary to the -y
--tem in bringing about so much change, and the r* • t<»i a
tion to health. Let it also be remembered iu tho taking
of this Remedy that there should be a pei-wei-aue** and
regularity, and as much of the auxiliary treatment
riod out as circumstances will admit of. If this is done
the patient may rest assured that t here will l»o a gradual
and steady improvement; tho debility and pro drniiou.
tho host of symptoms, the whole category of. little pains
and aches, pains in the back, loins, face, head, At , will
all gradually subside.
1 am very frequently inquired of whether it would n< t
be well to take some of tho preparation- of iron In eon
junction with tlie Remedy. No; take uothing, tor you
need nothing else ; and besides, tho preparations ol iron,
bismuth, &.e., would, in a great many eases, produce only
an additional irritation cl' the stomach, the wry thing
that you are trying to get rid of; and not only this, those
preparations would do no good, for they would 1 -I be ta
keu into the circulation from theclosed state ofthe months
of the lacteal vessels, which 1 have already described in
1117 previous advertisements. In conclusion, let me once
more assure every female that by a steady and perse; 01
ing taking of the Komedy she may have evoty hop*.- < * 1 •
eovery ; but unless when its use it commenced tot re b
a determination to take it regularly, 1 would not mb 0
the trial of it, as neither tho proprietor, nor those having
it for sale, desire any one to take it unless they do > in
good faith. ‘ W. W. BLISS. M. 1)..
3iKi Broadway, New-\ »»rk.
BLISS’ DYSPEPTIC REMEDY is for d.* by
CLAUK, WELLS &. SPEARS, Augusta, Ga, .1 by
whoip it wUI be sent by mail, to any address, hi :. « 1
of the pt ice—s 2 per package. jyCI-tuHA wit
FLOYD SPRINGS,
FLOVI) COUNTY, GEORGIA.
Ticelvc Miles North of Nome, and Tice/rr M,;< .
IN of Calhoun.
rrilfi undersigned, having purchased the I’LoYD
X SPRINGS, intends to reside there pcrummmtlv.
The Hotel is now open for the reception of Yi i:
Every effort will be made by himself and lady to ivi:d*-r
visitors comfortable, and ho feels assured tluu he wid bo
able to please all who may patronise him. llis < hr\ gvs
will be moderate, and all who ore seeking health, quiet
repose, and good living, should visit this place.
July, 1855. ROBERT 11. MOOIiE.
Having sold the Floyd Springs, vve would respe. tidily
solicit the public to patronise the present proprietor,
feeling assured that all who do so will be well plru.-.i!.
No person has ever given these Springs a lair trial vOm
out being materially benefitted. They have cticcte.l
many remarkable cares. In fact, no persons have t. * .
visited them, in feeble or delicate health, without oh
taiuing relief. Prof. Means' analysis • lion s that the w a
ter contains Sulphur, Iron, Magnesia and Seda, in sutii
cicnt quantitu s to act ns a tonic,diuretic, diaphoreticund
aperient. Situated at the foot of a range of mount-u:
the scenery and location are unsurpassed. Fine .
from the Springs to Romo and Calhoun, and convc\ an.
can be obtained from either of those places at any time.
A. T. HARDEN, Rome, Ua.
WM. AIcCULLOUtiII, l’loyd Springs.
JOHN H. NEWTON, Athens, Ua
ANALYSIS.
The following quantitative analysis of the Floyd
Springs, has been conducted upon the water of tin* diife
rent fountains, which may be regarded as fair exponent s
of the whole; qualitative experimental tests bavin,,
been employed upon the spot, and the quantitative anal
ysis having been prosecuted in the laboratory upon b. i
ties tided under the surface and instantly sealed.
Neither the proprietors or tlic public, wo apj-n h.-nd,
would be much interested by an infinite*. 1 !mill d tail < t
the elaborate analytical processes by which most of the >■
recorded results are reached —nor do tho Usages of the
ablest analysis sanction it. They arc, therefore, w ith
held, and only the final estimates, after much care jmd
calculation, submitted to the public oye.
The decided medicinal qualities of the water as tonic,
diuretic, diaphoretic, and aperient, are satisfactorily
made out from the ingredients w hich they contain.
The three Springs subjected to analysis, yield each
about the same quantity of water, which may be a\» i
aged at 2500 cubic inches tier minute.
SPRING NO. 1.
Estimate made for one Imp; rial (jallon.
Thermometer—average height 77d. Far.
Barometer —average height 29.50 In.
Temperature of water, 62 1(M. Far.
Specific gravity (distilled water being 1.0000) 1.0011
Sulphuretted Hydrogen (approximation) 15 o:>< I*, in.
Carbonic Acid 1.612 grs. or 3.85 Far.
Magnesia (approx ) 4.00 or ns Sulphate of (
Magnesia, ji 5.87 grs.
Carb. Magnesia, 4.13 '•
Sulphate of Soda, 4.50
Sulphate of Lime, a trace.
Protoxide of Iron, nearly as No. 2, i. e. 5 ( 5
Organic Extractive matter, 1.33 “
The a/.otized acids (Creuie and Apo-Crenic))
in connection with Hydrated Per Oxydc |
of Iron and Silica, found liberally deposit- j
ed along the cliannel from the spring. The I
amount not estimated. Loss, j 323 "
Aggregate of .Saline ingredients, 27.653 grs.
SPRING NO. 2.
In One. Imperial Gallon.
Thermometer—average height, 77d. Far.
Barometer—average height, 29.50 In.
Temperature of water, 62.253 Far.
Specific gravity (distilled water at 1.0000,) 1.00J2 “
Carbonic Acid 1.483 grs. or 3 15 Cub. in.
Magnesia G.BUB grs. or reckoned as Sulphate
of Magnesia, 43.32 grs.
Carbonate of Magnesia, 3.52 ‘ -
Chloride of Magnesium, 13 “
Protoxide of Iron suspended in Carbonic
Acid Gas, 5.G5 “
Lime, a tract;.
Loss, .337 “
Aggregate of Saline ingredients, 22.‘ 57
SPRING NO. 3.
Estimate for One Imperial Gallon.
Thermometer—average height, 77d. Far.
Barometer —average height, 29.50 In.
Temperature of water, Far.
Specific gravity (distilled water 1.0000,) 1.0015
Hydro-Sulphuric Acid 4.65 grs. or 12 54 Cub. in.
Protoxide of Iron, 3 45 gi n.
or as Proto-Carbonate of Iron, 0.79
Magnesia, 1.58 “
or as Sulphate of Magnesia, 345 “
and as Carbonate do. I.OH “
Sulphuric Acid (besides the amount in Sulpha
Magnesia as above, 7.92 “
—believed to be in union with Iron. Soda and Lime,
forming small but uuestiinatcd quantities of their : e*.p< <-
tive Salts.
Crenic and Apo-Crenic Acids, derived fr»m the decom
position of Nitrogenous Organic Matter, and union \vitl>
Hydrated Per-Oxide of Iron and Silica, found ns in No I.
jy22 w-ft ALEX. MEANS, M. !>
ST ATE »F GEORGJ A, It 1C 11MOND (<H NT V*.
Whereas John K. Jackson has applied to me for
Letters of Administration on the estate of Francis M.
Jennings, late of said county, deceased :
Those are therefore to cite ami admonish all and singu
lar the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and
appear at iny office on or before the first Monday in Sep
tember next, to show cause, if any they have, why said
letters should not he granted.
Given under my hand and official signature at office in
Augusta, this July 7,1856.
FOSTER BLODGET, Jr., Ordinary.
July 19, 1850.
STOP THE MURDERER!
A REWARD of Two Hundred Dollars will be given
J\ for the apprehension of JOHN A. FLEMING, bet
ter known as JOHN ANDREW WATSON, who killed
Win, A. McDonald on the night of the Dili hist. Said
Fleming is about 18 years old; 5 feet Bor 10 Inches high .
fair skin; black hair ; dark eyes; stoops when walking ,
and inclined to be bow-legged ; rather slow to speak, ami
spare made. CITIZENS OF THOMSON.
July 18th, 1856. Jy2o
NEW GOODS.
WILLIAM 11. CRANE has received by the last
steamer the following GOODS :
Plain and Figured Swiss MUSLINS ;
Fine Swiss EDGINGS and INSERTINUS ;
Black Twisted Sijk MITTS, new style ;
Lndles’and Misses’ best Cotton HOSE, very cheap
Misses’ Brown and Dol'd j IIOSE, very cheap
Plain White Jaconet MUSLINS ;
Check MUSLINS, very low ;
Long WHALEBONES, for Skirts;
Patent Leather BELTS ;
Tuck and Dressing COMBS ,
Blue DEMI NO and BEDTICKN, very cheap ; and
a variety of other Goods. jylH
VALUABLE PLANTATION FOR SALE
f PIIREE miles from Green’s Cut, Burke county, on
X Augusta and Savannah Railroad, comprising lliir
teen hundred acres of Oak and Hickory Laud. This
Plantation is in a high state of cultivation; well im
proved; well watered, ahd well timbered. Persons ( |.
siring to purchase, are invited to examine the pbc»*.
For terms, Ac., address the subscriber at l»-r/.< In. Co
lumbia etunty, Go. JOHN B. WHITEHEAD
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LADIBS’ WHALEBONE SKIRTS
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
WILLIAM SHEAR ban received thin day from
New York an additional supply of LADIES'
WHALEBONE SKIRTS, of the moat approved style.
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NEW MANTILLAS.
VERY CHEAP.
IvIC'KE Y dk PI II HRS have just received another
f new lot of Black and Colored Silk MANTILLAS
—Lace Filled, Open.-Woik, Velvet Trimmed and M«»ir<
Antique—all very neat and of the latest styles, fully 3<>
percent lower than early purchases, to which they i«
speetfully invite the attention of lie- ! .adies i\ 17
LINEN GOODS,
INCLUDING Brown and Bleached Table DAM
ASKS, by the yard or cloth, very cheap.
A LSO,
Seoteb, Russia and Huckaback DIAPERS and TOW
ELS, NAPKINS and DOYLIES, SHIRTING. SHEET
ING, and Pillow Com LINENS, fine Bird’* Eye DJA
PERK Ac. Jtwt opening and for *ale at very low
prices, at [jy!7j DICKEY 6c PIH BBS
GREAT REDUCTION
IN DRESS GOODS.
A & the Summer gcaaon advances, the price* of Spi ing
XjL Di e.> Good* usually become lower. Tin*
bera, in consequence thereof are now soiling oil' the
balance of their Spring and Summer DRESS GOODS
fully 37} per ceut lower than usual price#—including
Plan and Printed CH ALLIES, BAREGES and TI;
SUES ;
Printed MUSLINS JACONETS, and ORGANDIES,
Plain and Brocade Bia<-k SILKS;
Plain, Striped and Colored “ very low ,
BRILLIANTS and JACONETS;
Plain, Spotted, Figured and Striped SWISSF.S,
Plaid and Striped JACONETS, Ac , fine rnd v- -•
cheap. [jyl7) DICKEY & PHIBP.-
U OPE AND TWINE.— "
400 Coils Uichardwms Hemp Leaf ROPE.
200 Half do do do ;
2500 Pounds best three ply T WINE. Fof h »3- b-
J. A. ANBLEY,
jy 23 Agent for Manufacturer.
A CON.—SO Casks choice SHOULDERS ;
10,000 Pound* clear Sides ;
50,000 Pound* city cured, HOG ROUND. For
*ab by [jy23l J. A ANSLEY
XT ifi\V“ HOOK'S. —Narrative of the Expedition of au
American Squadron to the China Seas and Jap.
under the command of CommodowM. C. Perry, l .
N Edited by Francis L. Hawks, D. D., L L. D.
A New Chapter In the Early Life of Washington ut
connection with the narrative history of the Potoiene
Company. By John Pickell.
Helen Lincoln ; A Tate. By Carrie Capr* u
The Martins of Cao-Alartin. By Y narles Lc% tar.
Received by THOMAS RICHARDS SON.
II Alii AND HAIR.—
j 100 bbift. fresh Thomaslon LIME ;
5000 ft*. Plastering HAUL For sale low i y
jy 18 ESTES A RICHMOND
VhW HOOKS,—The Martin* of Cro. Marlin. K\
IN Cbas. Lever.
Helen Lincoln : A Tale. By Carrie Capron
Just received and for sale by M. G. Mt KIXNE
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SI GAR.—OObbiH. Clarified A-BUGA K, jiH 1
andforealeby HAND, WILCOX A. t'b
_ jy l7
MOLASSES. —10*» barrels New-Orlean. MOL.\>k
SES, f r sale low by
jvl7 HAND, WILCOX A to
T r |Nl9iAlt.-
f 50 bbis. Cider VINEGAR ;
10 “ White Wine VINEGAR
For sale low by HAND, WILCOX a C
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