Newspaper Page Text
SUITED IT JOHN FORSYTH.
J. FORSYT II *. J. T. NILES,
Proprietor* and Publishers.
Th Times is published every Tuesday Morn
i* . ia the building known as “Winters’ Ex
< ,;Ange,” East side of Broad Street above lUn
ioipti, up •‘airs, immediately in the rear of the
i’ost Ofice.
T&'lMi —rHEr. rt.3i.ttßs per annum, payable
is adcincr for new subscription*.
No piper will be discontinued while any arrear-
are due, uuless at the option of the propri
etors, and rows ooll.ors will in all cases be ex
acted where payment is not made before the
eipiration of the subscription year.
ADV Kit ITS EM EN I’S conspicuously inserted at
Use D n.u* per sqare, for the first insertion,
anJ rtrrr cE.vrs for every subsequent eontinu-,
SI lice.
All Ydveutisemv.sts, sent to us without specify
ing the number of insertions desired, will be
comma and until ordered out, and charged ac-
Lcsal Asveutisemf.hts published at the usual
rales, and with strict atteutiou to the requisi
tions of the la.v.
SucniFF’s Sai.es under regular executions, must
be advertised thirty dvys ; under mortgage fi
fas, sixty divs before the day of sale.
Salt s <> ‘ Lind and Negroes, by Executors, Ad
min -tritor# or Guardians, for sixty dais before
fiur.i of pcrsonal property (except negroes) for
-11 DAYS.
C'ivati *\s bv Clerks of Courts of Ordinary, upon
a i!'u!na fur letters of administration are to
bo lu’divhe 1 forTHiRTY days.
CtT.\rivvs upon application for dismission, by Ex
e. i, A Irn-.iijtrators, or Guardians, monthly
for SIX MONTHS.
Onocßi us Courts of Ordinary, (accompanied with
a copy of th. bond, or agreement) to make title
to San 1, most I><* published three months.
N*tk r.s !• lie*-’ itors or Administrators or Guar
di i :k, ofapplx-.ition to the Court ot'Ordinary
forle ive t sell the Land or Negroes of an
csiat**, four months.
N r y Ev it rs or administrators, to the
and Creditors of a:i estate, for six
fCT l.r.rrrßs to the proprietors on busincssjnust
I” * -f p no. to entitle them to attention.
rrcmrs: ncns.Es::
A J AXliOlid, 1 imes, lVppcrs, Beans, Onions,
_ L irf-! mixed Pickles, in gal’s, half gal’s, q’ts.
•nJ pin's. Also, Spanish Olives and Capers.
Just received bv
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Do**. 7. 1817.
ptT.TOX MARKET BEEF, dried Beef and
_L Beet Tongues. Just received by
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Doc. 7. 1547.
ri3H. _ ”
A J A< ‘K i’ BET., No. 1,2 and 3—No. 1 Shad,
111. Salmon,Codfish and Herrings.
Just received fcy
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Dee. 7. 1817.
JfST reee ved, Gelatine, Preserved Ginger,
Di l Ginger, Preserves, Jams, Pio Fruit,
f'j’ .i'S Saw-iatus, Sagj, Thyme, Essences, Ex
*: art*. Table Salt. Wliite Black and Red Pep
per, Currie Ponders, Fancy Soaps, Perfumery,
Summery. Ink. Gemma Copying Ink. Bark
gammon Boards, Dice. Black Sand, Are. &c. —by
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Dec. 7. 1817.
VIN-EOAI?.
14 ED Wine, White Wine, Raspberry and Ci
k ilrr \ inegar. Jast received liy
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
INw.7, 1817.
lIJfOCK Tarda Soup, Pickled f.obs’crs, Sar
lll and nes and Anchovies. Just received by
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
IW. 7. 1817.
| ONIKIX Porter, (><iton Ale, Champaign**
IJ Cider. \\ ines. Liquors and Syrups of eve
tv ileernj>smi. Jii.-I received by
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
IW. 7. 1817.
SAXTCES,
11WORCESTERSHIRE, Ashburton. C anton
t Siv and John Bull’s lleefSteak Sauces;
Ah. Tomato. Mu shroon and Walnut Catsup ;
l.imc Jn-cc. True Syrup, tc.
Jii'l received bv
(.REENWOtID & MORIHS.
Nov. 30. 1847.
(JTll W MlT's Refined Sugar Housa JKofas
r*. Just received by
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
T3SHAIy.
Cl*l* V. Ilitm, Lemon and Sugar Biscuit,
’ \t ater au.l Butter Crackers, Pilot Bread, Are
Juat reccied bv
GREEN WOOD & MORRIS.
Nw. 30. ISI7.
SUGAR AVD COPPEE.
W T. ( IIC'.Y. Porto Kieo.Dutch. Loaf, Crush
i’ow.lereil and CMU Sugar.
*1 * ha, \ Incan. Mauebaebo Java, Laguira
Md RinCoftr. Just received bv
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Nov. 30. 184*.
itlwy Beans. Buckwheat
v On; is ! ;;r A|'jlc Vr. &c.
Juki f€;Yi\‘J hy
GREENWOOD &, MORRIS,
no, is it.
P'AMILI BTORES,tf rmj description.
J'i! >•• far sale fnrca*h.
tJREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Xt. 30. 18*7.
E*fiEsll GOSHEN BUTTER, jtast received
A . (i.XLNU OOL> & MORRIS.
Dec. 7. 1547.
.1. W. PEASE.
BOOKKI.I.F.U ASD STATIOXEIt,
• • • r ” Moody Grimes,
■
I AS isvj rrr ived a complete assortment
■ “ “ > • A .:>sica!. Law, Alethcal and
*—Letter. Cap, A.ie and
■it A.';a good assort
■•-’ .‘ ,\ !. “ . V. every ;.r
----“‘l“ * ‘ •* ;a the business. All of which
-oe.udc terms.
lo ia.'.j, .. 1547. ."iO-3m
MEW VMK Wiße?
R UFFE.mfED,
2 v siir.r? to the citizens of
’ • jmtepco*
r ” ■ ‘I V. •- 1 1 .‘A-ti-'s.
i . tt.ii be receiving, a
v KTITIOIERT;
. Classical, Med
! ‘ ::o-vus Works; a pood as
barmeat Os \ X VUALs sad GIFT BOOKS: tc
* Children*# Books
i*i tiawt <iv l’#.i cm! qua i‘,v.
r-3> k b ;s ... ;;x . EL PtlS; Fancy and
I V.sitiiis and Playing
* . orated Boards; Trmns-
M Wa'Vrs : ar. A all other articles
N*b* ! a Hook Store.
U*Pca- hers sad persons wanting Libraries,
*■- m * it--., to ca ..u cwiuxe.
< .. -. i. . . .'l, i?ii. 52 —3:n
.1035 PBINl'l^G,
fiat it <?>:(! Ornament*! ,
AW KIKCTTID AT Till
rnrj of
€’sr Cclantfius STfmcs.
Pawnklcts, I Hind Bills,
limrst n!), j Wav Bills,
Vwtttnc da I Circulars,
It > I'.ckeo, } Blank Notes,
fc.* r*i* thing rise in tins line ol’ business
[ fffc. \P. and ilh l>c*p*t.k.
EESR&IA AIR} ALABAMA BLMKS
#* SAL£ A1 1 DAS OFFICE.
®l)c Columbus Ctmcs.
VOLUME VIII.
!■. ■■ * , ‘
|DJ AVI NO returned to their old stand, third door below HILL,
DAW SON, Ai Cos., aie now receiving and opening a large
and extensive Stock of
direct from their own J\l(imifcictoi y ~~Consistin pctsrt as follows .*
CLOAKS AND OVERCOATS. | PANTALOONS.
Gents, super blue and black Cloth Cloaks ; i Blue, black and fancy col’a Cloth and Cass Pants;
“ Cloth, Beaver, Pilot and Flushing Overcoats;; Diagonal c ,<
“ blue, black, invisible green and fancy co-j Beaver, Tweeds and Glasgow Joans “
iored Frock and Dress Coats; VESTS.
“ Cadet mixed- Frock and Dress Coats ; ! Black Silk Velvet Vests •
“ Black Cloth, plaid Cassimere, Tweedes and) “ figured Silk Velvet Vests •
Velvet Sack Coats; I Woollen Velvet < ’
“ Kentucky Jeans Frock and Dress Coats ; I Plain and figurciSatin “
“ “ “ Sack Coats. I Cloth, Cass Cashinerette and Toilnett Vests.
They are receiving a large supply of super Fur, Silk and Cassimer ats and Caps of every va
riety—Boots anil Shoes—Silk and Cotton Half Hose—Travelling Trunks and Bags &c‘. &c.
Also, Shaker Shirts and Drawers, wliite and colored Linen and Muslin Shirts, Stocks ’ Collars’
Gloves, Suspenders, Linen and Jean Drawers, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas &c. &c.
Also, a large assortment of Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing, all of which they will dispose of on
the most reasonable terms.
J. S. SMITH, & Cos.
September 14, 1847. * 33 t lt\
M ERCANTIL.E.
~ COLBIEIiS
SADDLERY WARIOII,
At the tif:a of the Golden Saddle, n*vt
door To Messrs. Hall >t East side
Broad Street.
AT home’again.
WAEE A SHOD SBROOS,
MANCFACTI’BKBS OF
SADPLS, I TRUNKS,
milllLES, SADDLE BAGS,
HARNESS, | VALICES, Am.
ave constantly on hand, a large assortment, and
arc receiving every week from their own manu
factory one of the largest aid best assortments of
Gentlemen and Ladies Saddles, of even’ variety
of pattern, from the cheapest to the best, which
we are o lie ring to sell lower than ever before of
fered in this market.
HARNESSES.
Coach, Barrouch, Buggy mil Sulkey nrness
cs, ol every style and quality.
WA&arc SI ARH33SSSS.
Collars, a nei, VVnpi and Ora/ arnesses
Carryal arness—some verj cheap.
SADDLERS KfAXERIAZ,!?.
Saddle Tree Skirtings, og Skins, Pad do,,
Straining and Girt Web, and i
! Saddlery,Coach and a rn anTware.
CAFRiAa§ TR::MJYiiNas.
Top and curtain Leather, ’atent Dash do. Rub
ber Cloth, figured and plain; Patent curtain
cloth, Patent thole skin, broad and narrow Laces,
Silk arid Worsted Fringes and Tassels, &c.
All of which we arc offering very low.
Persons wishing to purchase any articles
in our line, would do -well to call and examine
our stock and prices before purchasing else
where.
N. B.—Repairing in all its various Branches
done at the shortest notice r.nd in the best man
ner.
WASTED, r* lot of GOOD HARNESS
LEATHER.
Columbus, 23d October, 1847. 44-Gm
‘BANK'S ARCABE’ HOTEL,
AMI DINING SALOON,
Corner Magazine and Gravicr sts. NT. O.
undersigned, managers, beg
PS oSi I -®- l eave lo inform their numerous
friends and, the public in general, that
they have taken change of the above establish
ment, which has been recently purchased at a
heavy cost. The Dining Saloon, Bedchambers
and Bar-room are all in due course of repairs and
thorough renovation, very soon lo be incomplete
order for the reception of citizens, and stringers
visiting the city. We will take occasion to say
that our Bar-room, which is the largest in the ci
ty o! New Orleans, shad be at all times stocked
wit!i tb.e most choice Brandies, Wines, Liquors
and Ales, the market affords, without regard to
cost. We say to our friends, give us a trial, and
no one shall go away dissatisfied.
WALTER WILLEY,
GEO. W. DENT.
December, 23, 1547. I—3m
CHOICE GROCERIES.
r | 1 I!E Scbspri&crs have rcecivcd and arc now
-R- opening, a fresh stock of Groceries, fine-
Liquovs, choice Brands of Cigars, &c., consisting
in part of the following :
BRANDIES , Otard, Ltupuy & Co's.; French
and Cognac, American and Peach ; RUM. Jamai
ca, Ft. Croix, and New England; GIN, Holland
and American ; WHISKEY, Old Moiiongahela,
Irish, Scotch and Western ; WINES, Madeira,
Port, Teneriffe, Malaga, Sherry and Claret; Cl-\
GARS, of the following brands, to-wit: Byron, 1
/ i' ashingio* fHonda ’r. Lei tad C/a ra nda, La not tna,
An.criUa, Congress, Be’ Cabana, Regalia and
Atnerkana; SUGARS, Loaf, M ost India, and
New Orleans; Coffee, Tea, Soap, Lard, Butter,
Cheese, Candies, Powder and Shut. Besides a.
general variety of
FAMILY GROCERIES.
In the rear of our establishment will be found
a genteel Reading Room for the mental, and re
freshments for the physical man.
CODE 5: CRICHTON. •]
December 2S, 1547. I—3ni
GEO. A. NORKIS,
lirOULD respectfully announce to liis cus-
V t toniers and the public generally, that he
is now receiving.his FALL SPJ'tkAIK of
Staple and Fancy Dry iioods,
consisting in part of RIC DRESS GOODS, in
great variety, RIC LACE CAPES, and Laces of
everv style; BONNETS, ATS, CAPS, BOOTS,
and S OKS: BLANKETS, KF.ARSKYS, ‘KEN
TUCKY JEANS, SATINETS, FLANNELS,
&L-., together with almost every article kept in
a Dry Goods Store, which he is selling on the
most favorable terms. Please give us an early
call.
Oct. 5, 1547. 41— ts
ANA WAY from thf subscriber about
f-i-i/ the Ist of tiiis month, a stout Negro
fellow, by the name of LEWIS; he is be
tween 35 and 40 years of age. I suppose he
will likeiv make his way to Coweta county,
where lie cauie from to Columbus,and was owned
by A. K. Ayer of this place. IBs head is bald
on the top. and he would weigh something like
J7O pounds. Any person who will apprehend
and put him in jail, or deliver bun to me on
Ilitcliety Creek, near Slid I Creek Post Office,
shall be handsomely rewarded.
ALLEN CALDWELL.
Columbus, Dec. 28, 1i47. I—ti
THE UNION OF THE STATES, AND TIIE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATES.
MERCANTILE.
illiSfl 01 AT Sfl
nPHE Subscribers having fully determined
JL upon closing their bu:*iess by the first of
March next, pffer their entire stock of
MS ®©©®gs
at Wholesale and Retail, at CASH.
Their stock will positively be disposed of as
above stated, and all they ask is a call, in order
to satisfy the community that this is no Itiimbu".
IVES & BROTHER,
One door above XVade & Middlebrook’s addlerv
Warehouse.
Nov. 23, 1547. 4g ts
ILLS! W AT COST!
GKO. W% WOODHITFF,
FI AVIaG made arrangements lo change Itis
•*--*- business on file first of January next, of
fers his ENTIRE stock of Goods,
At for casta*
His stock at present is \ gg.
ocen mostlybijggljt ifurTng tiie past summer at
prices. Persons wisliing to supply
themselves vv^th
STAPLE CH FANCY DRY GOODS,
will find it decidedly to their advantage to give
him a call before making their purchases, as he
is determined to close out his stock at the earli
est possible date.
A large and handsome stock of Carpetings.
Rugs, Kerseys, Blankets, Shoes, Ilats, Caps’
bleached and brown Domestics, Flannels, Cassi
iners, Cloths, Satinets, Vestings, Prints, Cash
meres, Silks, ice. &c. at prices her elojor c unknown
in this city.
Columbus, Nov. 2, 1547. 45—ts
W. J. MIDGILL,
(Formerly of Eufaula, Ala.)
HAS taken the Store two doors below Hall
& Moses, where he will keep at ail times,
a well selected stock of
STAPLE GOODS,
AND
GROCERIES.
BOOTS, SHOES, MATS, SA2S
- i>LE!IS r , &c.
Also, a large and well selected stock of
Negro Goods, Blankets, &c.
All ol which, he offers at the lowest possible pri
ces.
He will al-so give liberal prices for COTTON
and COUNTRY PRODUCE.
_IIe hopes that his old friends and the public
generally, will call and examine his stock be
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Columbus, November 23, 1547. 4S—tf
IO B RKMOVAL. e o
‘pffTTTTF sf.fv^rs'Kns'FjiEwu
£g,
AND
P 55 it e y Goods.
. MRS. BAUDWELL,
HAS tlif pleasure of informing her friends,
and customers, that she has just returned
from New \ ork, and has opened at her new resi
dence, on Broad Street, next above Col. Bank's
Brick range, and opposite Capi Barrows, anew
and elegant assortment of
PIIL LINE IVY ami FANCY
G®OIIS,
carefully selected by herself.
Among them are
RICH DItiLSS SILKS, BONNETS
of latest Parisian style, Visiles,
French Caps; Laces, Artificial Flowers,
ltibuous, &c. &.c.
Ail of which, she will be happy to exhibit to
the ladies of Columbus, and vicinitv.
Oct. 19, 1547. ‘ 43-ts
O 3 REMOVAL.
HEM¥ KIMS 4 SON,
inrAYE removed to the store recently occii-
JL JL pied by A. K. Ayer, a few doors above tne
Bank of St. Mark's, near the Post Office, where
they offer for sale a good stock of
AND ” ®
BOMSBTie BHY-SOOSS,
consisting in part of the following articles ;
Brown and Loaf Sugar, Young Hyson, Impe
rial, and Black Tea, Rio Coffee, Sperm Candies,
Soap, Poland Starch, Window Glass, White and
Bar Lead, Powder, Shot, Nails, Rectified and
MonongaheJa Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Brandy ; Ma
deira, Tenneriffe, Malaga and Port Wine.
Bleach and unbleached Sheeting and Shirting,
Prints, Kerseys, Blankets, Hats, Shoes, &c. See.
low for cash, or approved paper.
Columbus, Oct. 5, 1547. 41—ts
FSiSNOH qUAMILLES.
A NEW article for Ladies Dresses, jost re-
Ju. 3L ceived arid for sale at
WOODRUFF & WHTTEDSEY’S.
Noveaabe: 2. ab —tf
COLUMBUS, GA. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1848.
MSISALJKITIOE.
THE subscriber begs leave to info-m the citi
zens of Columbus and vicinity, that he will
give lessons on the Piano FoK4*£ and Guitar. —
From his thorough knowledge of these Instru
ments, he feels no hesitation in saying that he
will'give full satisfaction to those who may wish
to patronize him. Testimonials of the highest
order will be given, ii‘ required.
Piease apply at Messrs. Bruno & Virtrin’s.
CONRAD WINTERHALDFJR.
Jan 4, 1848 2 0^
’ WGfISMFF CWHITTELSEY.
HAVE jast received frem New York an ad
dition to their stock of
saw
among which may be found Wide Black Gro de
Rhine, Silk, for Visittes A Cushmere Shawls, Cash
meres, Musiin de Laines, Orleans and Columbia
Piaids, and Fine Siik Hats, Shoes, &c., &c.
W. & W. will seli all their stock of Cashmeres
and Muslin de Laines, at from
Ten to Fifty per cent, below New
York i osf , f r < ash.
Now is the time, Ladies, to buy Dresses cheap.
Piease call and examine for yourseives.
December 14, 1847. 51—ts
SiOyISH¥!II3SKSR¥f!
r jpilE subscribers having removed a few
B doors beiow Messrs. Ilill, Dawson & Cos.,
are now opening a splendid stock of
consisting in part of French and English China
Dining and Tea Sets ; Flowing Blue and White
Granite, do ; do do Toilet Sets; C. C. Edged and
Sprigged Ware. Also, Rockingham Tea Pots,
Flowerpots, Covered Butter Jars, Soup Tureens,
Sauce Boats, Fruit Baskets, Fire Proof Pie Plates,
aniliNapier’s,China, Flowing Blue, White Granite
and common Teas and Coffees, Covered Dish
es, and Bakers, also a general assortment of
/.A if*) 9% <Sv
Rita
comprising in part, cut, pressed, engraved, flint
and common Tumblers and Decanters, Goblets,
Champagne, Wine, Cordial, Egg and Jelly Glass
es, Specie Jars, Bowls on foot, Flower Vases,
Castors and Extra Bottles, Cut, Mould, Solar,
Lard, Side and Hanging Lamps.
Globes. Chimneys, Wicking, Sperm and Lard
Oil, together with a general variety of Merchan
dise. Having made arrangements to import di
rect from Liverpool, we are enabled to furnish
country Merchants at New York prices, adding
the Jowest rates of freight.
L. L. & G. W. COWDERY.
December 2S, 1547. I—ts
FALL AND WINTER OLQTHIN3.
J. 11. MERRY,
WAK KEN’S A&!€AS>E, WO. 3.
HAS commenced receiving his STOCK of
sstsad. WiiEei* <jJioj3sasitg',
Consisting of every variety of style of Gentle
men’s Wearing Apparel, Cloaks and Over Coats,
Frock and Dress Coats; .Sack and Business
Coats; Pants and Vests of every variety of style;
Dressing Rohes ; Linen and Muslin Ehirts and
Drawers; Silk, Shaker, Lamb’s Wool and Meri
no Shirts and Drawers ; Scarfs,Cravats & Stocks;
Silk, Cotton and Lamb’s Wool Socks; Gloves;
Suspenders; Beaver and Moleskin Hats and
Caps; Silk and Gingham Umbrellas.
October 19, 1847. 43—3 m
GIFT BOOKS' MB AliftlMiS
For 1848.
r pAKBOX k MARBLE would respectfully in
i form the public that they have just received
a very extensive assortment of Annuals and Gift
Books, consisting in part of the following: Leaf
let’s of Memory, Gem of the Season, Opal,
Friendship’s Offering, Amaranth, Rose of Shar
on, May Flower, Rainbow, Christian Keepsake,
Hyacinth, Christian Blossoms, &c. Also Juve
niie and Miscellaneous Books.
We would especially call the attention of
Teachers, ami others wishing to purchase, to our
large and extensive assortment of
SCHOOL AND MISCELLANEOUS
xioes&s,
ust received from New York, all of the latest
editions, which we offer for sale on the most rea
sonable terms, one door below Messrs. Pond &
Wilcox. _ Dec. 28, 1847. I—2
GROCERY AND STAPLE”
TfY W (M (D(TTTfnI _
BiSOOSa.^,
I s how opniing at his nr, 7 Store 011 West
side Broad street, three doors below ill,
Dawson & Cos., a
Wed ScScctud giofk off €3ooi?s,
to which lie invites the attention of his friends,
and former customers.
fie will also give liberal paces for COTTON
and’ COUNTRY PRODUCE.
55” N. B.—Those indebted to the late firm of
J;ScJ. Brooks, are requested to call and liqui
date their accounts, which are in the hands oflhe
undersigned. ,T. B. BROOKS.
December 28. 1843. I—ts
• NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS.
THE subscriber lias removed from his Old
Stand, to the coiner above, well known as
the lluJtf-S'OS Lord Coi’Rfli!-, and is tilling
it with GOODS selected in New York, by W.
Foster, whose experience in the business and
taste in purchasing, is too well known in this
community to need a word here.
My stock consists in Watches, Clocks, Jewel
ry, Plated Ware, Britannia Ware, Lamps, Gi
randolles, and Fancy Goods in great variety, to
particularize would be both tedious and expen
sive, (for these Printers don’t work for nothing,)
but all will call (not all at once) and examine for
themselves, we hazard the opinion that the Cor
ner Store can’t be beat in low prices and fine
Goods, and if the assortment is not. a6 extensive
as any that was ever brought here, it is some !
•lolbi V4 v I is at his post, ready to re
pair Watches, Clocks, Music Boxes, Jewelry,
& c., in the best manner, and to do up ENGRA
VING a iiUle better than any body this side of
any where.
I expect to receive :tn assortment of Musical
Instruments, Sic., in a lew days which more
anon.
35” If any one should chance to find our door
shut, remember it is closed to keep out cold air
and not customers, and push the door open and
walk in without knocking.
S. B. PURPLE.
December 21, 1547. £2—tf
f rf-iTce^I2TwAIWTEi>7~
TO Teach a Common School in Russell eo.,
Ala., eight miles from this place. Schcoi
to consist of twenty or more scholars.
For information apply to this ofilce, or to Jas.
Slaton.
December 14, 1847. 51—ts
MMoiro M&mm.
TVPSSRS. ROBISON & BAREETT will tom
-L? b. mance their session in the elegant ac
complishment ol Dancing at Concert Hall on Sat
urday morning the 29th ixst. at 8 o’clock.
N. B. A subscription sheet is now open and
may be found at the store of Messrs Bruno &. Vir
gins.
Columbus, October 13, 1547. 43—ts
TIKU SPOKGS,
T? OS sale by
-3? POND k WILtCOX.
December 14, 1547,
irffc
Correspondence of tiie Times.
No. 69.
Waseisgtox City, Dec. 26, 1847.
3tar. Caihoun s resolutions are to come up for
qpnsidciotion on the first Wednesday of Janua
ry, and those of Senator Dickinson, by an agree
ment, are to be taken up some time previous to
that day. I may say to your readers that Sena
tor D’s. propositions, (which, ol course, you
have published,) meet the entire approval of
General Cass, who will probably advocate their
adoption.
In the few remarks which Senator Allen drew
from Mr. Calhoun on Monday last, it was appa
rent that the latter has no idea of opposing all
territorial indemnity. He gave the Senate to
understand that the object of his movement is to
secure a vote of the Senate against the wild no
tions ot “ extension” and conquest, to be found
in some of the newspapers. At least, I thus
translate his remarks made on that day. It is,
however, the general impression 'that he has
some purpose in view other than this mere wind
mill fighting.
’ The House were playing political “ brag” du
ring the early part of this week, seeing each
side of its adversaries “ cheek,” and “ going
better.” Richardson, of 111., introduced resolu
tions on Tuesday,embracing the Democratic view
ot the war and indemnity questions, upon which
the Federalists managed to slave off a direct vote*.
Their leaders chased about the Hall like fright
ened rabbits, when these were brought forward
After rubbing their noses together in little knots
they determined to prevent a vote on them, which
was accomplished by voting againsjF the call for
the previous question. .Mr. Rhctt, of South Car
olina, as staunch a war and indemnity man as
the House holds, voted against this call in order
to afford an opportunity of amending their defec
tive phraseology.
Stephens of Ga., Dotts of Ya., and Thompson
of la., (Federalists,) have also introduced anti
war resolves on Tuesday last; those of tho first
are of that moderate character likely to suit
Southern Federal stomachs. Thompson express
es the views of Giddings, Palfrey, Winthrap, et
al , io the number of thirty or forty, who are not
to be coaxed to stultify themselves by voting ac
cording to liotts’ proposition, supplies to continue
a contest, which, in the same paper, they pro
nounce equivalent to murder, robbery, and
tho violation of the Constitution, on the part of
this Government. After all; this is the honest
wing of the Federal party, as treacherous to its
countiy, as it is undoubtedly. Butts’ resolutions
are evidently designed lo head the Damocracy
without the least regard to the mendacity neces
sary on the part of the opposition, if they seri
ously design standing up to his purpose of voting
supplies to carry on such a contest as he pro
nounced this to be, on our part. I think Botts’
views will, in the end, be sustained by a few more
than a majoritv of the opposition. Neither of
the others can command more than forty votes
at most.
As you will perceive, the constituents of the
Southern Federal members are already paying
for the share their representatives had in placing
a pseudo Abolitionist in the Speaker’s chair. —
The decision of Mr. Speaker Winthrop,- (made
on Tuesday,) on a tied vote, to refer a petition
for the abolition of the Slave trade in this dis
trict to a committee, that it may be acted on, is
the first decision in favor of the purposes of Ab
olitionism ever made by a presiding officer oj
the House of Representatives of the United
States.
Mr. Wmthrop adroitly stopped complaint on
the part of his Southern supporters against his
course upon this petition, by declaring, in effect,
(when about to give the casting vote againsj
the lights of the South as guaranteed by the
Constitution,) that his sentiments upon such
matters were well known to be such as to force
him thus to use the power of the position in
which the Southern Federalists placed him, to
carry out the purposes of the Abolitionists. This
decided course struck Southern Whiggery dumb
as it were, yet it looked “unutterable things,”
which meant, I take it more for the effect of his de
cision upon themselves, at home,than concern for
those whose rights and interests should ‘nave oc
cupied more of their thoughts in the organiza
tion of the House.
In obedience to the orders of a Federal caucus
ofleaders, Vinton introduced resolutions on Wed
nesday, for the reference of different parts of the
Me -sage to different committees. These were cun
ningly drawn up to induce the impression that the
message is very different from the Prrsident’srcal
views on many points. To effect this purpose, it
was necessary to cut sentences in half, which
was done with as little shame as scruple. Ciing
man, cn this question, nominally made a speech }
which is translated into an attempt to explain the
position of Southern Whiggery on the Wilmot
Proviso. Your readers will agree with me in
the opinion that the Southern wing of the oppo
sition must be at last taking the alarm. He de
clares that if territory be acquired, and the north
should insist upon the proscription of half the
confederacy in this connection, the Union could
not, and will not continue to exist. On the same
day, Hale made an ass of himself in the Senate,
by biatherskiting over the presentation of an
abolition petition on Wednesday. It was his
first appearance on the stage Senatorial. He
spoke a minute and a half by the clock in the
voice, and with the air of a pea cock. His style
and the substance of his cut and dried bombast
was so uncommon in the Senate, that all present
were affected by it as though someone had rat
tled a huge tin pan across the lobby. By the
time they discovered that the fuss was of no mo
ment, it was all over ; his voice was hushed and
he stood for an instant before taking his scat, a
living monument to the gullibility of the Ameri
can people.
Mr. Senator Allen announced the death of the
late General Hamer on Thursday morning, in
the Senate. His elogium was one of the most
eloquent and impressive efforts of the kind ever
delivered in Congress. You will find it reported
at length in the Union, and I therefore refrain
i.-om attempting to sketch it here. Mr. Morru
NUMBER 3.
of Ohio, elected to fill the vaeetrey occasioned by
Gen. Hamer’s death, made the appropriate an
nouncement in the House. So both branches
adjourned on that day without transacting busi
ness of importance. There will be no session
on Friday and Saturday.
Mr. Secretary Walker, though recovering
slowly, is not able to leave his chamber.
I hope you had a merry Christmas, as it Was
enjoyed by all around me. How I love that day’
of all others, though I have long since become
too deeply immersed in the dull and toilsome
cares of life to permit that relaxation of mind
from laborious thinking, in which all seemed to
revel, save your correspondent. To hear a child
laugh is, with me, a great pleasure, and yester
day I had enough of it from early dawn, (when
the little fellows, in their night clothes, roused
me to rejoice with them over the lavish bounty
of their patron, Santa Claus.) until midnight, to
surfeit, if not <h distract a less passionate lover of
infancy. Avery Frenchman in my theory as to
the division of time, so as to apportion a large
share to relaxation and amusement, I labor year
in and year out, never less than nine, and often
thirteen hours in the twenty-four.anuevcnon that
day when all the world around were driving away
dull care. I wrote three solid columns of news
paper “copy” for the press. Though I cannot
“enjoy” a holyday in the usual way, to see oth
ers, young and old, so mad with joy as it were, is
to me an inexpressible pleasure, for while I tarry
not to take part in the frolicking, I catch the in
spiration and am nerved then for more laborious
exertions of mind and body. Men may preach
over the hardships of persons in various situations
of life, but I know', from experience, that the
“* r newspaper man,” who does his whole duty, is
the veriest slave in existence. His hours arc
not his own in any sense of the term, and when
doing his best to employ them to the satisfaction
and advantage of his readers, he is sure to make
enemies, whose ire will out live the gratitude of
those essentially served hv his pen.
I have written to you much concerning the
condition of things among the opposition rela
tive to their probable nomination for the Presi
dency, and to vary the theme somewhat, I may
now discourse of the same subject in our affairs.
If one may judge from the tone ol Democratic
sentiment here, the contest for the nomination
w'ill lay between Buchanan, Cass, and Dallas.—
The names of Messrs. Woodbury and Van Bu.
ren are at times mentioned in political circles in
this connection, but rto one appears to believe
that by a possible contingency the choice may
fall to either of them, as much as all respect and
value them as Democrats. Saving the very rep
rehensible jealousy now being manifested towards
eacli other by the friends of Messrs. Buchanan
and Dallas at home, in Pennsylvania, a better
feeling pervades here and every where throughout
the country, (except in demented New York,)
than has existed since Gen. Jackson was elected
for a second term. In this I cannot be mistaken.
In the whole course of my Democratic experi
ence I never saw such general good will among
our friends as at present. Last year there was
manifested in Congress muches a disposition to
scheme, to plot and counter-plot, for and against
aspirants for the nominations. With the loss of
our majority, it has vanished, and in its place
our friends, who perhaps were most active in it
are now most earnest in advising the nomination
of the strongest man, provided he has been suffi
ciently proved in the fiery furnaco of long and
manful opposition to the principles and measures
of the arch enemy Federalism, under the various
guises and names in which it has presented it
self for the last twenty-five years. The motto
among Democrat* in Congress, is indeed, once
again, “every thing for the cause and nothing
for men.” I can also say that I never saw a
party more confident of victory than are our
friends to a man. They care not whom the op
position may nominate—Clay, McLean, Scott
or Taylor.
* I must not omit to mention that the views
pervading Clingman’s speech on the power o x
Congress, under the Constitution, to legislate
upon the subject of Slavery in territories, do not
meet the approbation of the Southern Whigs
generally. lam glad of this, for though his ef
fort was marked with unexpected ability, it, in
fact, gives up to the Abolitionists the whole
ground. Whenever Southern men io any man.
ncr can be brought to acknowledge the right o!
Congress to legislate on the subject of Slavery,
the dberetion and sense of justice in Northern
statesmen, upon which all further reliance must
then be placed, will prove, truly, a forlorn hope.
Parties are too prone to prove without souls—a
proper sense of right and wrong—like corpora
tions, where an important end is to be attained.
What confidence can reasonable men at the
South place hi the discretion or tone of justice in
such party leaders as Messrs. Giddings, Win
throp, Caleb Smith, Ashmun and Root ? And
yet on these only, according to Ciingman’s the
ory, have 4 the South now to confide. Some ol
our friends are of opinion that the positions of
Clingman were taken after consultation with the
Northern Federal leaders, in order to enable them
to say to their people at home, “ Let us lay
aside the Wilmot Proviso issue for a lime, that
by the help of the South wc may get control of
the Government. This can be now done with
safety to the principle of anti-Slavery, as Mr.
Ciingma::, on behalf sf the South, admits our
right hereafter to prohibit the exigence of Sla.
very in territories that may be acquired.”
Ido not share in this impression. My belief
is that Mr. C’s. views' upon this point are honest
and result, naturally, from his Federalism. No
man can be a Federalist in opinion, concerning
the powers of the General Government, without
agreeing with Mr. C. The idea of claiming- for
the General Government power to do whatever
it will, except to interfere with the institution op
Slavery, is preposterous. Yet Southern Feder
alists do this. Clingman, alone, has so far hud
the manliness to stand up to the legitimate infer
ences of his party theory. If more Southern
Federal members would do this, we should be
less troubled with Federalism in the South.
The death of Senator Fairfield of Maine
which took place Friday night at 8 o’clock, was
as unexpected to us as to you, at a distance.—
He had been subject to severe palpitation of the
heart for several years, and has also suffered
from dropsy in the knee joint. So troublesome
has been the former disease that he has had to
keep for it by his side for a long time.
He was out and about on Friday morning; it
being a holyday, that is, no session of the Senate,
he concluded to have his knee joint tapped. This
was performed by Dr. Magruder, a surgeon of de
servedly high stunding among us. The pain and’
excitement caused by the operation produced on
attack of palpitation of the heart, so aggravated,
that he died, as before stated, at 8, P. M. A
post mortem examination was made yesterday
morning, by four or five eminent physicians, who
were thus satisfied that the deceased has had
what they term augena pectoris. His heart was
found to have been diseased.
Governor Dana will have to appoint a succes
sor. I believe his choice will fall on Bion Brad
bury, the ablest man in the State, or on Augus
tine Haynes. If not on one of these, then on
Hugh Anderson, the late Governor, or on John
Anderson, both of whom have been in Congress.
They are all men of character, ability and high
reputation.
Though Congress is nominally to meet again
on Monday, no business of importance will be
done until after New Years day. This, being
the custom, a hundred members at least, have
left us to spend the holiday's home, by their
own firesides, and others in the neighboring cities.
In the meantime we must look for amusement
or I should rather write for food for excitement to*
the scheming of the various cliques of federal
ism relative to their next nomination. Southern
W bigs and Democrats, judging by Whig opin
ion at the South, seem to feel certain that tho
General will get the nomination, while politicians
of both political parties from the North, knowing
that Clay and he < nty, of Southern men, can
carry any thing like the strength of Federalism*,
in Federal strong holds, laugh at the idea of nom
inating any other.
LOW NDES.
Thk Mails— The Richmond (Per.) Railroad
Company . — The Postmaster-General has ad
dressed a note to the Hon. W. L. GocfrrV*
Chairman of the Committee on PostolTices and
Postroads, in which he states that the Richmond
Railroad refused to cany the mail alter the 10tl*
of December, unless they received $260 a mile
per annum. Mr. Johnson says:
“So anxious wasl to have the service contin* -
ued on that road, that I not only oili-red them tho
maximum price (237 50 per mile) for single dai
ly service, hut I consented upon the application
of the others, to permit tho service to be contin
ued, without contract, as had been the case for’
many months before, so as to give the company
time to appiy to Congress for an exposition of
ihe laws, or for an increase of pay ; but this was
declined by their President.
“The servics on this road is once a day. The*
service between this city and New-York is twice
deity, and the pay averages $ 169 per mile per an
num, and for single daily service. For tho ser
vice on the roads between New-York and Bos
ton, and Albany and Buffalo, the pay averages
less than SIOO per mile.”
If these facts be true, and we have no reason’
to doubt them, the censure which has recently
been cast upon that officer for the recent change
in the route of the Northern mail, should be vi
sited on the President and Directors of thot
road, who seek to take advantage of their posi
tion, to force upon the Department an exorbitant
price for the service.[ — Agusta Chronicle ty Sen
tinel.
MEXICAN ITEMS.
The Star ol the 9th contains the folowlng
views of the situation of affairs in Mexico when
the last train left :
For ihe United States.— The second train since
the occupation of this capital by Gen. Scott
leaves the city to-day for Vera Cruz, with a
strong and efficient esci r:. Mr. Trist, the Amer
ican commissioner, rcturuns home, the object of
his mission—that of negotiating an honorable
psace between the two’ governM *nts—not having
been accomplished. That the Mexican authori
ties are more to blame for this state ol things
than any other party, we hold to be undeniably
true. The responsibility ol the rejection of any
overtures and propositions must rest with them
Such will be thejudgement of the civilized world
Wc wishwe „onld give any assurance to our
friends in the United Statca in at the Mexican
Government is disposed to do justice, and enter
into negotiations with us. But we cannot. The
Congress at Queretaro is in a states of great dis
order—indeed, it is wholly unable to ge t a quo
rum- Something was hoped for from the Coun
cil of Government, to whom the question ol war
or peace, so far as Mexico is concerned, was spe
cialty referred. They avowed themselves in fa
vor of peace at tire commencement of their ses
sion; but either from fear of Santa Anna, or some
w >rse motive, they adjeurned, a day or two since
referring the matter back to the Supreme Gov
ernment. This is about tantamount to a deter
mination to do nothing whatever. The new
President Anaya, lacks energy and decision, and
we fear nothing is to he expected of him.
Perhaps with anew Congress, shortly to be
chosen, and anew President, .something may be
done—hut of the present authorities we can ex
pect nothing, It is true, there have been com
missioners in the city to ascertain upon what
terms a peace may Lhj concluded, but there is at
present no nulhoiity here to act in the premises.
Mr. Trist has exhausted his powers, if wo may
so say, and has nothing further to propose. The
only alternative left would seem to be, for tho
commissioners, if clothed with sufficient powers
and if not, others should be appointed who are—
to repair to the United States, and address thrrn
selves to the Cab net at Washington. We cer
tainly cannot see what other course is to he pubr
sued, if Mexico wishes to retain her nationality
Within the present mon.h there will be thirty
thousand American troops on the soil of Mexico
and shortly the number will be increased to fifty
thousand.
‘i he general feeling in this city is in favor of
occupation.
What American will not with pride and de
light endorse the following truthful notice of the
no less modest than gallant andstaunch veteran,
General Twiggs, the unfailing and invincible
commander of the heroic Ccrro Gordo Division:
Gen. Twiggs. —With the train this morning
leaves Gen. D. E. Twiggs, who, we understand
has been five years from his family and friends.
From the first nght at Palo Alto up to to-day,
Gen. Tw iggs has been in bard service, and rich
ly deserves what he enjoys—the appellation of
the fighting general of the army, lie was at
Palo Alto, Kesaca, Mon fere}’ —the bloody cast
end at Vera Cruz, occupying the road towards
the city, Bnd from which direction the reinforce
ments to the besieged city were expected. Af
ter the capitulation of that city. Gen. Twiggs
moved off with his division to Cerro Gordo, and
at that place achieved such a brilliant victory
; that his name, and that of the gallant division
under his command. Las been the theme of praise
throughout our land. In the valley of Mexico,
too, we find him in the front of the fight, ap
proaching the enemy’s works, regardless of the
shower of hails that is falling around him.
Gen - Twiggs has been in more battles than
any General in Mexico, and the services that he
has rendered his are infinite, and not
until impartial history tells of his labors will they
be fully appreciated.
In other fields than Mexico he has “done the-
State some service,” and in ail of which, like
those of Mexico, he has been a working Gen
eral. We wish him a pleasant journey to Vera-
Cruz, and, although his departure from the front
of the army may be a general matter of regret,
we hope that he may be permitted to visit
those at home from whom he has been so long;
estranged.
The Wulmot’Phovisq. —John Wilmot wa*
lately brought up before the Recorder of New
Oilt ans for whipping his better half. The Re
corder told him he sbould fie released from du
ress. providing he did not again offend.