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PuWUhtri.
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The Tims* ispupkei ® v ery Tuesday Morn
the buildfe ki*o\vu as “ Winters’ Ex
'v* -. tast sid °f’Broad Street above Ran-
Solpii. P sU,rs >“ Bd,atel 7 a the rear ofthe
p o t itSce-
TKIUiS rnabou-ili per annum, payable
i t ‘idctMCf for e*’ subscription-.
.. ..jjer Wl iib> discontinued while any arrear
’ xjt* are due, nless at the option of the propri
etors. and to* doll vas will in all cases be ex
acted where tayment ;s not made before the
en.rauon othe subscription year.
conspicuously inserted at
O.xe* Doll* per sqare. for the first insertion,
and rirrr ctxTS for every subsequent continu
ance.
Ali tDVEarBV.SEXTs, sent to ns without specifv
-13„ t (, e n in* rof insertions desired, will be
continued *t*l ordered out, and charged ac
cordmgiv.
Lksil AdvUTlsekkfts published at the usual
rate* and orth strict attention to the requisi
tion* oftfe law.
Sucairr's Svlf.s under regular executions, must
be advert sed thirty days ; under mortgage fi
fas, sixty n vr s before the day of sale.
Sales of Lana and Negroes, by Executors, Ad
mia ‘trh’ors orGuardiaus, for sixty days before
the day of sale.
S alcs of personal property (except negroes) foe-
CfTirto.vs hr Clerks of Courts ofOrdmary, upon
application for letters of administration are to
be sblihed for thirty dvys.
Cit iTU's apon application for dismission, by F.x
erators. A tin uistrators, or Guardians, monthly
for six loxrns.
ORDER’ of Courts of Ordinary, (accompanied with
a copy #f tho bond, or agreement) to make title
:o land, Rot be pebliahe 1 th*k months.
fimnrt.i i>v Execution or Administrators or (iiiar
diaa*, ofapplication to the Uourt of Ordinary
for leave to sell the Land or Negroes of an
estate, four months.
Notices bv Executors or ao mi uistrators, to the
Debtor; and Creditors ot an estate, for six
WECKS - , .
Letters to the proprietors on business, must
be eo*r rAiD, to entitle them to attention.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
LAW NOTICE.
THE nndrrstenrd have entered into ropart
nership in the Practice o‘‘ the Liw, under
the nair.e aad tj!<• of J.fc. T. STURGIS. Their
office in Columbus.
JOSEPH STURGIS.
THADDEL'S S. STURGIS.
Feb. S, 1848. 7— mtf
CHAiVBrKh A: I'MIU IILLEW,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Columbia, Georgia,
ffj* OflSce over Ennis’s Hardware Store.
f|. U. CHAMBERS. A. C. FLEWF.LLEN.
January 25, 1848. s —ts
•I. T. KIEWELLEN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Uoluitibns, Georgia.
February 22, ISIS. 9— ly
BISS. jPAI A GREEK
<U'FER thrir srrrires to thf fitizrns of Rus
s sell couutv, Aialiama, in the practice of
Med icine, Surgery, and Obstetrics.
Office at Crawford.
January 11, ISIS. 3 — 3 m
WM. P. YONGE,
rORWARDIKG AND
COMMISSI O N M EHC H A NT,
>0.94. Buy Strrrl, Savannak, Georgia,
Will attend promptly to any business confided
ts his care.
Iwmih, Feb. 3d, IS4B. 7--6 m
\\ M HENRY HURL,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
IIKW ORLEANS, LA.
WILL AtTcr.d pr*m;>ttr to any business coufid- I
t£ to his care. liefer to :
R. I. Cfntf.r & Cos. ) . ...
. , „ „ r, > Mobile.
St. John, Powers &. Cos. 5
J. Sc J. Geddfs, I M ,
. > N. Orleans.
■Caro, ( alhouk c Cos. 5
Now Priam, Fob. 16, I >-l ■>. 9 —ts
GRKKNWOOD & MORRIS
\\ ILL rontinar Uir AUCTION AM) rOMMIS
* * MON business at their old stand, West
r • f llniad-street, three doors above Malone
1 H idNon's comer.
Nov. 9, 1*47. 43
iai \si:l \vh!le,&co.
tUMMISSION MERCHANTS,
New On leans.
V DUNCES msdr on shipnimts of Cotton
u.d Produce purchased upon the usual
Refer to
J isn G. Winter. Esq., Presi-"')
deal Rank St. Marys’ L , ,
Dawson & Cos. ’ SColurabus, Ga.
H. 8. Smith & Cos. J
X . 84, 1848. 48— ts
AOVKSK, STONE * ( G.,
ArALAcutcoLA, Fla.
15. F. NOT USE * C 0.,
New Orleans,
Commission Merchants.
a. w. iswiKs. - )
R. R. ST ON K, N.
R. F. NOI RSK. 3
lVcember 21, 1547. 52— ts
STATES LEWIS,
**•<■. Sign anti Oruamental Painter,
OrjfrlTS THE MARKET.
-* pro.,pity attended to at prices to suit
Ike (fWs.
_ 2S, 1847. l_tf
AUCTION ANB COMMISSION
CtFABTHBttSIIftP .NOTICE.
r I ’ IK nadriNinirtl having formed a so-part
-■ • er:.:p under the name and style of Ai ER
k H.VKltl'sON, would respectfully announce to
t err ftieudu *d the public, that they have ta
kes the la lately occupied by Messrs.
*vwn:.; \ Keo’ rv, near the Post-Office, and are
- •' prepared to accommodate all who may
w.*h their services in the
AUCTION AND COMMISSION
in all its branches. They have jrcry
eitensive ai C—Blodatious lor Negroes tad Tra
• • and will attend to buying and selling, rent
: ring and ieasing. both at mifiiic and private
-.e. A. K. AYER,
CHAc. c. HARRIcON.
If, 1847. 43— ts
PftOTECTiGN INSURANCE COMPANY.
( t ire and Marine. )
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.
JOHN MINN, Agent,
ILL tkr Fire. River, ami Marine Risks
oa terms , favorable as anv other Cuin
- V . wo. Jan. IS, 1848. 4 —ts
TI AT re 1 latiue. Preserved Ginger.
•* Dne-l G” i;er, I’,, serves, Jams, Pie Fruit,
- e 1 v,ne. Es-cuees. Ev
traeu. Tb> Salt. White black and Red Pep
per. ("„rri I* niejs. Fancy Soups, Perfumery,
Btai..iiery. Ink. German Copying Ink. ldack*
£Ainn:on Board*. Dire. Black Band. vVc. &c. —by
GREENWOOD & MORRIS. *
Dee. 7. !47.
JOiJ PRIIVTIN6,
Plain a:it! OrtienttCHtah
*** T tt iv# rnOMPLT EXECUTED AT TUF
OFFICE OF
Columbus crimes.
P.mphVn. j Hand Bi „ Sj
Hi- a*** Ga-da, | Way Bills,
A i#:i 1 g do I Circulars,
Rvti i ex-!,, j Blank Notes,
** ‘ ‘ “ ‘ ’•? r ■*** *■ tins line of business
Cti. W, iiic nith Dcspa'.ck.
VOLUME VIII.
JAMES F. WINTER, & CO.
(successors TO winter 4. EPPIN'G.)
Wholesale and Retail Jg|§|^
dealers in
CHEMICALS, DYE SfOFFS, OILS, GLASSWARE, SURGI
CAL AND DENTAL INSTRUMENTS, Ac.
AT THE BLUE DRUG STORE, SIGN OF THE NEGRO AND MORTAR.
A RE now weeivin? a large and fresh supply of DRUGS AND MEDICINES, comprising
XX. every article required in the Physician’s practice, and demands of the trade. ’ Also, Miner*
tI Teeth, Gold and Tin Foils, Brushes, Soaps, Perfumeries, Congress Water, Botanic Medicines,
Inks, Blackings, SnuSs, Tobacco, Window Glass and Glassware, Sp’ts. Turpentine, Lamp and Lin
seed Oils, &c &c. r > c
1-I he attention of Druggists, Physicians, Merchants, and Manufacturers, is
solicited, with the assurance, that they can be supplied lrom this establishment
as advantageously as at any other in the city.
Columbus, March 21,1848. 13 ts
LOOK AT THIS!
IXIV VI I-Q.17 ART DUS, G DOUG I A,)
Milldgcvillc, March 11, IS-18. J
To the Colonels, or Commandants of Regiments
comprising the Ist Brigade, 10 th Division,
Georgia Militia :
XXT HEBEAB, a vacancy lias occurred in tlic
T T Ist Brigade, 10th division, Georgia MIII
- by the resignation rtf Brig. Gen. H. Lowe.
Now, in order that said vacancy may be filled,
and in pursuance of law, I have thought, proper
to issue this Proclamation, hereby ordering you
the said Colonels or Commandants of Regiments,
to cause an election to be held on Monday, the
22d day of May nexs. at the several places of
holding elections for members of the General
Assembly, giving due notice thereof, for the
election of a Brigadier General, to fill the vacan
cy aforesaid. And Ido furtdcjr order that the
returns of said election be made to Head-Quar
ters in the time prescribed by law.
By order of Ihe Cointnander-in-Ch es:
FREDERICK H. SANFORD,
Aid-de-Camp.
March 21, IS4B. 13—9 t
KXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.)
Milledgeville, March Kith, 184)8,5
TIIE holders of certificate for lots or frac
tional lots of land, situated in the 12th and
13th District of Ware county, sold in compliance
with an act ofthe General Assembly of this State !
passed on the 25'd December,lß33, upou which ‘
the purchase money has been fully paid, are no
tified and required to grant the same on or be
fore the Ist day of July next, or on failing to do
so, that all such lots or fractional lots at that
time remaining urgranted, willbe held and deem
ed as forfeited to the State, and liable to be sold
under the provsions of an act entitled “an act to
declare certain lands in the county of Ware,
forfeited to the State, and to provide for dis
posing of the same.”
Approved December 30th, 1847.
GEO. W. TOWNS, Governor.
By the Governor,
Ckas. H. Rice, Sec. Ex. Dep’t.
March 28, 1848, 14—14 t
EXECUTJVE DEPARTMENT,)
Miledj.etille 16th March, 1818.5
BY virtue of an act of the General Assembly
of this State, assented to 21st December,
1843, declaring that “the fortunate drawers in
the land lottery of 1827, embracing the counties
of Lee, Muscogee, Troup, Coweta and Carroll,
“shall take out their grants on or before the
first day of October, 1848, or the same shall be
forfeited and considered as reverted to to the
St it*;: Provided always, that the operation of
this act shall not apply to orphan, or orphans un
til t.. enty-onc years shall have expired alter the
drawing of such orphan or orphans, nor to illeg
itimate person or persons, lunatic, deafanddumb,
or blind persons.” Notice is therefore given
that on the 9th day of June next, twenty-one
years will have expired for the granting of lands
drawn by the classes of persons enumerated in
the above recited act, and that from and after
the ]oth day of June next, any person a citizen
of this State, by paying into the Treasury, the
sum of two thousand dollars, shall be entitled to
receive from this State, a grant in his,her or their
name to any ungrauted lot of land in the coun
ties aforesaid : from and after the 15th day of
June next, bv paying into the Treasury’ the sum
offiltecn hundred dollars; from and after the
Ist day of July next, by paying into the Treasury
one thousand dollars; from and after the loth
day of July next, by paying into ihe Treasury the
sum of 500 dollars; from and after the Ist day
of August next, by paying into the Treasury,
the sum oftwo hundred and fifty dollars, from
and after the loth day of August thereafter, by
paying into the Treasury, the sum of one hun
dred dollars; from and after the Ist day of Sep
tember thereafter, by paying into the Treasury,
the sum of twenty-five dollars; from and afterthe
Ist day of October thereafter by paying into the
Treasury, the sum of Ten dollars; and lrom and
after the Ist day ofNovembel thereafter, by pay
ing into the Treasury, the sum of five dollars.
GEO. W. TOWNS Governor.
By the Governor,
Chas H. Rice Sec. Ex, Dep’t.
March 28th. 1818. 14 —IQt
Inland mail route
TO THIi NORTH,
17a Branchville, Columbia, Camden, Chernw,
Fayetteville, Raleigh and Petersburg to Bal
timore.
\ DAILY LINE of Four Ilorsc Post Conches
1 A has been established since July last, be
tween Columbia and Raleigh, at a speed of six
] miles the hour, making the whole time through
j to Baltimore, only twentv-four hours behind the
I Wilmington Steam Boat Route.
Passengers can secure seats in the Stages by
I paying through from Columbia to Petersburg
(fare 821,) or by application to J. D. Mathews,
Agent of the Omnibus Company, Augusta, Ga.
Passengers wishing to take the Inland Route,
having through tickets to Charleston, can use the
same to'Columbia without additional expense.
E. P. GUION & CO.
Columbia, S.C., Dec. 21, 1547. 52 —6m
N. B. The only Stage travel is from Columbia
to Raleigh.
ATTENTION”
“IYfESSKS. GREENWOOD & MORRIS, most
Ivl rfes vectlully inform all who are indebted
to them, either by note or open accouut, that
thev have only until the last return day for the
first Court to settle. Ail claims due us will be
sued indiscriminatelv, as we are tired of duuning
for CASH BILLS.
We hope no one will think that he will es
cape being sued because he only owes 50 cents
—thev will be deceived.
March 28, 1848 14—ts
FOR SALE.
A of Lan(,? on thf Chat
tahoochee river, 15 nuies romEufau
la, and 7 miles above Franklin, in Henry county.
There is now 280 acres under fence, and will be
in cultivation the present year. On the premi
ses are a dwelling bouse, negro houses, stables,
corn cribs, gin house and screw, &c. &c.
The location is considered one of the health
iest in South Alabama, —and those desiring to
purchase, may now secure a bargain, as the above
will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
For further particulars apply to G. F. Spann,
on thn premises. A. SPANN.
March IT, 1645. 12—If
FEMALE ACADEMY.
r FIIE Trusties of the Female Acai.emy of lhis
X city are happy to communicate to the citi
zens and community adjacent that they have en
raged the services of Professor HENTZ, late of
ihe University of North Carolina, assisted bv his
lady, Mrs. CAROLINE LEE LENTZ, as Princi
pals of the Academy the ensuing year. These
individuals, coming as they do with the highest
recommendations and qualifications, as instruct
ors offemaies, the. Board ot'Trustees Hatterthein
selves that the school will be successfully encour
aged and sustained by all those who wish to give
their daughters a thorough and liberal education,
which can be as well perfected under the man
agement of these individuals, as at any other In
stitution in the States. *
No effort on the part ofthe Trustees shall be
wanting to place this institution en an equality
with any other of similar character and thus af
ford an opportunity to our citizens of completing
the education of their daughters at home, and
under the watchful care oftheir own eye.
G. E. THOMAS, President.
John Forsyth, Josiah Beall,
John G. Winter, I)r. Thus. Hoxey,
Dr. Asa Pond, Dr. R. A. Ware,
Jas. K. Redd, J. L. Mitchell,
Dr. E. L. deGRAFFENRiED, Trustees:
Columbus, Nov; 30, 1847. 49—ts
CJENTBAL GuUtislj.
THE Regular Spring Meeting, over the Cen
tral Course, near this city, will commence
on TUESDAY, the 2d day of MAY, 1848. The
following Purses will be offered. The money
to be hung up at the stand ready for the winner
of each race.
Purse.
Tuesday, first day, 1 mile heat, S2OO 00
Wednesday, second day, 2 mile heats,... 300 00
Thursday, third day, 3 mile heats, 600 00
Friday, fourth day, best three in five, win
ning horse, 200 00
Silver cup, worth SSO, for second best, if
more than two starts.
Saturday, for beaten horses, 150 00
CHARLES A. ELLS,
Secretary Central Race C.'ub.
Macon, March 21, 1848. [GT] 13 —fit
“COLUMBUS”
IRON FGUIDERY,
On the River Hank near the Bridge.
T\7 E kfep on hand and are prepared to
T V make to order promptly,
GIN GEAR, PLOUGH POINTS,
and Ploughs of every description ; Anti—Fric
tion Plates and Dalis, and pullies for Cotton
Presses.
We have an extensive assortment of excellent
MILL GEAR, patterns, and are prepared to
afford this species of work as cheap as it can be
procured from the northern markets.
One cent per pound paid for old Cast Iron.
JOSEPH COLWELL & Cos.
Columbus, Ga. Feb. 29, 1848. 10—ly
COLUMBUS
BADBIMY WAREHOUSE,
At tlie st'an of tlie Golden Saddle, next
door to Itiessrs. liall & Moses, East side
Broad Street,
AT lIOMS AGAIN.
WADS 4 MIS3BLEBEOQK,
MiSI'FAtTLPiEIiS OF
SADDLES, TRUNKS,
BRIDLES, SADDLE BAGS,
HARNESS, VALICES, &c.
Have constantly on hand, a large assortment, and
are receiving every week from their own manu
factory one ofthe largest ami best assortments of
Gentlemen and Ladies Saddles, of every variety
of pattern, from the ciieapest to the best, which
we are offering to sell lower than ever before ot
tered in this market.
EARTJTESSrS.
Coach, Barrouch, Huggv and tulkey Harness
es, ot every stvle and quality.
WAG3N HARNESSES.
Collars, Haines, Whips and Dray Harnesses
Carrvai Harness—home very cheap.
*
Saddle Tree Skirtings, Hog Skins, Pad do.,
Straining and Girt Web, and a large assortment of
Saddlery, Coach and Harness Hardware.
CA RZAaE THIMICirJGS.
Top and curtain Leather, Patent Dash do. Rub
ber Cloth, figured and plain; Patent curtain
1 cloth, Patent mole skin, broad and narrow Laces,
j Silk and Worsted Fringes and Tassels, &c.
I All of which we are offering very low.
1 £0“ Persons wishing to purchase any articles
: in our line, would do well to call and examine
1 our stock and prices before purchasing else
, where.
N. B.—Repairing in all its various Branches
done ai the shortest notice and in the best man
ner.
W ANTED, a lot of GOOD HARNESS
LEATHER.
Columbus, 23d October, 1847. 44-6 m
FOR SALS,
MrPHE country seat, recently of copied
JL by J. Early Hurt, on the St. Ma
rys’Road, within two miles of Colum
bus. Fifty-two acres of land, of which twelve
; acres are in woods, a comfortable dwelling with
I all necessary ons-build:ngs, a fine well of water,
choice Peach and Apple Orchards, with other
fruits, together with a good garden spot, and a
dry and healthy situation constitute its manifold
advantages.
$3” Price low. Apply to
JOS. W. WOOLFOLK.
August 17, 1847. 34—ts
ICE ! ICE ! !
HAYING obtained our nsual quantity for
the season, the house has no opened.—
Being desirous of serving our customers at the
lowest possible rates, in order to place it within
the reach of every family, until farther notice
we shall sell at 2j cts. per lb. For tli© accom
modation of Families who have to trust to ser
vants, Tickets can be obtained.
V. H. CADY, for Proprietors.
March 2S, IS4S. 14—ts
TIIE UNION OP THE STATES, AND THE SOVEREIGNTY OP THE STATES.
COLUMBUS, GA. TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1848.
MERCANTILE.
SPRINS AKD SUffIiSER
Goods lor 1848.
TnE undersigned having just returned
from New-York with a large invoice ot
Spring and Summer Dry-Goods,
wishes to call tlie attention of the Ladies
of Columbus to the following
FRENCH LAWNS,LINEN GINGHAMS,
GINGHAM LAWNS, CAMLET LUS
TERS, BROWN FRENCH LINEN,
GRASS CLOTHS,
And a general assortment of Calicoes, Hosiery,
Kid Gloves, Silk Nett Mitts, Bonnet Ribbons,
white and colored Crewels, Patterns, Fringes,
and a general assortment of Trimmings and Fan
cy Articles. FRANCIS GOLDEN,
One door above Mr. Struppers Candy Store.
April 4. 184S. 15—4 t
NEW GOODS.
Grenadines, tissues and mus
lins.
Crape and Grenadine Shawls.
Itarege and Silk Scarfs.
Black Lnce Capes.
Pic Nic Gloves.
French Kid Gloves, best quality.
Ginghams, Prints. Moiseiy.
French Lace Bonnets, &c. &c.
Just received and will be sold at prices to suit
the limes, by TERRY & GOULDING.
April 2, 1848.
GHOCSRIES, PROVISIONS, &C.
Ol'R stock is large and well assorted, and
in order to realize on a portion of it, we
are offering to sell at prices below the current
rates by w holesole or retail. In order to reduce
our stock of
We are offering a fine article of sides at 6 to
cents, in lots to suit purchasers.
MOODY, GRIMES & CO.
April 4, 1848. 15—ts
JUST Received a few very handsome patterns
French Muslins, Lawns, Ginghams, &c. &c.
Also some rich Lace and Embroidered Capes,
Frilled and Needle Worked Collars &c. &c. and
Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs from lowest to the
very best quality. GEO. A. NORRIS.
March 7, 1848. 11 —3m
AT COST.
THE Subscriber will sell the remainder of
his Stock of Cashmeres, Muslin De Laines
&e. &c. at Cost for Cash. GEO. A. NORRIS.
March 7, IS4B. 11—3 m
GROCERY AND STAPLE
J.B. BROOKS,
Is now opening at his new Store on West
side Broad street, three doors below Hill,
Dawson & Cos., a
Well Selected Stock of Goods,
to which he invites the attention of his friends,
and former customers.
He will also give liberal piices for COTTON
and’ COUNTRY PRODUCE.
N. B.—Those indebted to the late firm of
J; & J. Brooks, are requested to call and liqui
date their accounts, which are in the hands ofthe
undersigned. - J. B. BROOKS.
December 28. 1547. I—ts1 —ts
W. .5. IIIDILL,
( Formerly of Eufaula, A/a.)
HAS taken the Store two doors below Hall
& Moses, where he will keep at all times,
a well selected stock of
STAPLE DRY GOODS,
AND
GROCERIES.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, SAf>-
DLIIIiY, See. Ac.
Also, a large and well selected stock of
Negro Goods, Blankets, &c.
All of which, lie offers at the lowest possible pri
ces.
He will also give liberal prices for COTTON
and COUNTRY PRODUCE.
lie hopes that his old friends and tha public
generally, will call and examine his stock be
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Columbus, November 23, 1547. 48—ts
Malaga grapes, figs, dates
AND LEMONS.
JUST received bv
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Feb. 1, 1848.
GOSHEN BUTTER,
A Superior article, for sale at 20 cents per lb.
by GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Feb. 22, 1848
FIOiIZ.3S! PICKLES!!
MANGOES, Limes, Peppers, Beans, Onions,
and mixed Pickles, in gal’s, half gal’s, q’ts.
and pints. Also, Spanish Olives and Capers.
Just received bv
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Dec. 7, 1847.
FULTON MARKET BEEF, dried Beef and
Beel Tongues. Just received bv
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Dec. 7, 1847.
FISH.
MACKEREL, No. 1,2 and 3^—No. 1 Shad,
Salmon, Codfish and Herrings.
J ust received by
• GREENW r OOD & MORRIS.
Dec. 7, 1847.
VINEGAR.
RED Wine, White W’ine, Raspberry and Ci
der Vinegar. Just received bv
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Dec. 7, 1847.
MOCK Turtle Soup, Pickled Lobsters, Sar
dines and Anchovies. Just received by
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Dec. 7. 1847.
LONDON Porter, Croton Ale, Charapaigne
Cider, Wines, Liquors and Syrups of eve
ry description. J ust received by
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Dec. 7. 1847.
SAUCES,
TTy'ORCESTERSHIRE, Ashburton. Canton
VY Soy and John Bull’s Beef Steak Sauces;
Also, Tomato, Mushroon and Walnut Catsup ;
Lime Juice, True Syrup, &c.
Just received bv
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Nov. 30, 1847.
Bit SAD.
SODA. Boston, Lemon and Sugar Biscuit.
W’ater and Butter Crackers, Pilot Bread, Ac
Just received bv
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Nov. 30, 1847.
PICKLED PORK, Beans, Venison Hams
and Sugar Cured Beef. Just received by
GREEN W OOD & MORRIS.
Jan. 18, 1848.
POETET.
From Godey’s Lady’s Book for April.
alone.
I am alone—yet there are others nigh—
Alone in thpught and feeling, there are none,
Os all the varied forms which meet my eye,
Bearing a soul harmonious with my own :
Not one of all this crowd my heart can move,
Or draw from out its depths one thought of love.
They deem me cold : I would that it were so,
For then I might not feel this lonely lot—
I might not turn, in bitterness of woe,
From scenes which true affection blesses not,
Where all is false, unreal, trifling, vain—
But in unfeeling coldness might remain.
It is not so: within my heart concealed
There lies a depth of feeling ever warm ;
And though no burning thought may be revealed,
Yet is it not content with empty form,
But droops beneath cold fashion’scheerlessblaze.
And longs for purer scenes and warmer rays.
There may be some within this circle wide,
Who feel like me—who from their very heart,
Yearn for some higher aim, some better guide,
Who weary oft of acting thus a part;
There may be such, and yet they all Cos seem
Pursuing shadows in some empty dream.
’Tis hard to still the throbbings of the breast,
To cool the fever of the burning brow,
And, with cold, hollow form, to put to rest
Such thoughts as mingle in my bosom now ;
Yet must I learn, beneath a veil of pride,
These warmer feelings of my heart to hide.
Yet am I not alone: within my heart
A thousand gently-soothing feelings rise,
And, breathing o’er my spirit, peace impart—
Dearer, because they meet no careless eyes:
There is no loneliness within my soul,
In its free realm thought reigns without control !
uTstates andmexico.
From the Mobile Register.
THE TREATY CORRESPONDENCE.
We published yesterday the President’s mes
sage to the Senate, communicating the Trist
Treaty and Correspondence. From the accom
panying documents we make the following se
lections :
Original Instructions to Mr. Trist — Mr. Bu
chanan to Mr. Trist—April 18/A, 1847
{Extracts . )
The President, therefore, having full confi
dence in your ability, patriotism, and integrity,
has selected you as a commissioner to the Uni
ted Mexican States, to discharge the duties of
this important mission ; and for your servi -es in
this capacity, you will be allowed the outfit and
salary of a Charge d’Affaires.
You are herewith furnished with a project of
a treaty (marked A), embraced in eleven artic
les, and founded upon just and liberal principles
towards Moxico ; which, together with your in
structions, you may communicate confidentially
to Major General Scott and Commodore Per
ry-
Should a Mexican Plenipotentiary meet you,
duly authorized by his Government to conclude
a treaty of peace, you will, after a mutual ex
change ofyour full powers, deliver him a copy of
this project, with the sum in blank contained in
the sth article as a consideration for the exten
sion of our boundaries, and inform him that you
are prepared to sign it, on behalf of the Govern
ment of the United States, as soon as the sum
with which the blank is to be filled shall be a
greed upon by the parties. This sum ought to
l>e as much below the fifteen millions contained
in the article, as you can accomplish. Consia
ering the heavy expenses and sacrifices ot the
war on our part, and the brilliant success of our
arms, as well as the large amount, which under
the project the Government has assumed to pay
our citizens for claims due them by Mexico, jus
tice would seem to require that the treaty should
not stipulate for the payment of any very large
sum.
You may in conversation with him. ascertain
what change in the terms of the project the Mex
ican Government would require; and if this
should become indispensable to attain the object,
you may modify these terms, including the a
niount to be paid to Mexico, in the following par
ticulars :
1. Instead of fifteen millions of dollars stipu
lated to be paid by the fifth article for the exten
sion of our boundary over New Mexico, and Up
per and Lower California, you may increase the
amount to any sum not exceeding thirty millions
of dollars, paying by instalment! of three millions
per annum, provided the right of passage and
transit across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec,secur
ed to the United States by the Bth article of the
proj*-t, shali form a part ot the treaty.
2nd. Whilst it is of the greatest importance to
the United States to extend their baundarie3
over Lower California, as well as new Mexico
and Upper California, you are not to consider
this as a sine qua non to the conclusion of a trea
ty. You will, therefore, not break off the nego
tiation if New Mexico and Colifornia can alone
be acquired. In that event however you will
not stipulate to pay more than twenty millions
of dollars for these two provinces without the
right of passage and transit across the Isthmus of
Tehuan'epec.
3rd You are authorized to stipulate for the
payment of any sum not exceeding twenty five
millions of dollars for New Mexico arid Upper
California, without Lower Colifornia, provided
the stipulation securing the right of passage and
transit across the Isthmns ot Tehuantepec shall
be retained in the treaty ; or if this should be
stricken out, you are authorized to stipulate for
the payment of the like sum of twenty five mil
lions of dollars for Lower California, in addition
to New Mexico and Upper California.
Should Lower California not be embraced in
the treaty, then it will become necessary to
change the delineation of boundary contained in
the 4th article ofthe projet, in the following man
ner:
Instead of the concluding words “to the Paci
fic Ocean,” let it read “to a point direc'ly oppo
site the division line between Upper and Lower
California; thence due west, along tlie said line
which runs north of th* 5 parallel of 32° and south
of San Miguel, to the Pacific Ocean; and the
vessels and citizens ofthe United States shall, in
all lime to come, Lave free and uninterrupted ac
cess to and from the ocean, through the Gulf of
California, from and to their possessions north of
the said division line.”
You will not fail to observe that the sums
of thirty twenty and twenty five millions of dol
lars, respectively, which you are authorized to
offer, are ail maximum*; and you will not go to
the extent of either, unless you should find this
absolutely necessary to the conclusion of a treaty.
You will not exceed the fifteen millions of dol
tars, contained in the sth article ot the projet,
until you shall have good reason to believe that
ibe Mexican Government will break off the ne
gotiation unless it should be increased ; and in
departing from this sum, you will go as little be
yond it as practicable.
Whilst it would be most convenient for the
Treasury of the United States to pay any sum
for which you may stipulate in annual instal
ments of three millions each, yet this is not in
dispensable. If necessary, therefore, to the con
clusion of the treaty you may agree that, for the
remainder of the sum above the three millions to
be paid upon its ratification by Mexico, the Gov
ernment of the United States shall create a six
per cent stock, similar to that created for the
purchase of Lauisana, to be tiansfered to
the Government of Mexico, the interest on
the same to be payable annually at the city
of Washington, and th principal to be re
deemable there, at the pleasure of thit Govern
ment any time after two years from the exchange
’ of ratifications.
NUMBER 10.
Should this stock not be created, then, if insis
ted upon by the Mexican Government,each of ihe
annual instalments may bear an interest of six
per cent but the interest on each instalment to
be payable only when the principal should be
paid.
If you can obtain the postponement of the
payment, of the whole or any part of the three
millions of dollars stipulated ;o : be paid by the
projet, immediately after the ratification of the
treaty by Mexico, until the ratifications shall
have been exchanged, this would be highly sat
isfactory to the President.
The rights of the persons and property of the
inhabitants of the territory, over which the boun
daries ot the United States shall be extended,
will be amply protected by the Constitution laws
of the United States. An article, therefore, to
secure these rights has not been inserted in the
projet; hut should this be deemed necessary by
the Mexican Government no strong objection
exists against inserting in the treaty an article
similar to the 3d article of the Louisiana treaty.
It might read as follow:
‘‘The inhabitants of the territory over which
the jurisdiction ot the United Slates has been rx
tenuedby the 4th auicle of this treaty, shall be
incorporated into the Union of the United States
and admitted as soon as possible, according to
the principles of the federal Constitution, to the
enjoyment ol all the rights, advantages and im
munities of citizens of the United -States, and, in
the meantime, they shall be maintained and p o
tected in the free enjoyment of their liberty,
property, and the religion which they pro
fess.”
In the event of the insertion of this article it
wouid be proper to add to it the following : “Pro
vided, that all grants or concessions whatever, of
any lands, made or issued by tire Mexican Gov
ernment, since the 18th day of May, one
thousand eight hundred and forty six, within the
said territory, shall be absolutely null and void.”
The date might, if necessary, be changed from
the day when Congress recognized the existence
of the war, to the month of September, 1846,
when the American forces took possession of
California.
The extension of our boundaries so as to em
brace New Mexico and Upper California, for a
sum not exceeding twenty millions of dollars, is
to be considered a sine qua non of any treaty.
You may change, modify, or omit the other terms
of the projet, if needful, but not so as to interfere
with this ultimatum.
If you should not succeed in accomplishing the
chief object of your mission, you are authorized
to make the necessary premliminary arrange
ments with the Mexican Government for the con
clusion of a treaty of peace by Commissioners,
to be appointed by both parties, according to the
proposition contained in my note of the 13th of
January Ist, to the Mexican Minister of Foreign
Relations; provided that a reasonable prospect
shall exist that such Mexican Commissioners
will agree to the ultimatum which I have speci
fied.
So rapidly does revolution follow revolution in
Mexico, that it would be difficult to conjecture
what form of Gorvcnment you may find in exis
tence over that ill-fated country on your arrival
at the head quarters of the aimy. The constitu
tion of 1824 may then have been abolished, and
a Dictatorship be again existing in its stead.
You will not hesitate, however, to conclude a
treaty with whatever Government you shall find
there upon your arrival, provided it presents a
reasonable propect of being able to maintain it
self. Should a Dictator be established who has
subverted the Constitution of 1824, and acquir
ed supreme power, his ratification of the treaty
will be sufficient without the previous appro
bation of the general Congress. Were this gov
ernment to refuse to conclude a treaty of peace
until the Mexican government shall assume any
permanent constitutional form, the war might yet
continue for many years to come.
If the contingency shall occur on the happen
ing of which, as provided liy the 3d article of the
proposed treaty, hostilities are required to be sus
pended, you will, without delay, communicate
this fact to the commanders cf cur land and na
val forces respectively ; the Secretaries of War
and the Navy having already issued orders to
them lor the suspension of hostilities upon the
receipt ofsuch a notice from yourself.”
Mr. Trist. under date of June 3d, 1847, poin
ted out a natural advantage, in a military point
of view, in altering the proposed line, so as to
include l i asso del Norte within the lines of the
United States, and suggesting a variation with
thatobject Mr. Buchanan, on the 13th of July,
and again on the 19th, adopted the suggestion
and improved upon it, by directing the bounda
ry to be stipulated for as commencing on the Rio
Grande, at the 32d degree of latitude, wi'h al
ternatives at the western termination, to suit the
various propositions authorzed in the instruc
tions as to territory.
The letter next in date, is Mr. Buchanan’s,
(October 6th,) written in disapproval of Mr.
Trist’s receipt of the Mexican overture for the
Nueces, and terminates the duties of that func
tionary. It is of so much interest that we give
it in full.
Mr. Bcchaxan to Mb. Thist.
Dxpabtmext of State, 7
Washington, Oct. 6, 1847. >
Sir:—On the 2d inst. there was received at
this Department from Vera Cruz, a printed doc
ument in Spanish, consisting of eight quarto pa
ges, and entitled “Uontestaciones liabedas entre
el Supremo Gobierno Mexicano, el General en
Gefe del ejercito Arnercano- y el Comisionada
de los Estados Unidus.” This purports to give
a history in detail of the origin, progress and un
successful negotiations with the Mexican com
missioners. The counter project of the Mexican
government is, indeed, under all the circumstan
ces, a most extraordinary document. Itsextrav
agance proves conclusively that they .were insin
cere in appointing commissioners to treat for
peace, and that the armistice and subsequent
negotiations were intended merely to gain time.
They must have known that the government of
the United States never would surrender either
the territory between the Neuces and the Rio
Grande, or New Mexico, or any portion of Up
per California :—never would indemnify Mexi
can citizens for injuries which they may have
sustained by our troops in the prosecution of the
present just and necessary war, —and never coulu
without dishonor, suffer the Mexican government
to levy new duties upon goods imported into ports
now in our actual possession, which had already
paid duties to the United States. To propose
such terms was a mere mockery. And here I
ought to observe in justice to yourself, that we
do not believe there is any truth in the assertion
of the Mexican commissioners, that you had pro
posed (if the other terms of the treaty were mude
satisfactory) to refer to your government “with
some hopes of a good result,” the question of
surrendering to Mexico that portion of the sov
ereign State ot Texas between the Neuces and
the Rio Grande, or any part of Upper Califor
nia.
Your original instrnctions were framed in the
spirit of iorebearance and moderation. It was
hoped that after the surrender ot Vera Cruz and
the Castle of Kan Juan de Ulloa, the Mexican
government world be willing to listen to the
counsels of peace. The terms, therefore, to which
you were authorized to accede, were of the most
liberal character, considering our just claims on
Mexico and our success in the war. New Mex
ico and the Californias, several of the Northern
States and most of the important ports ofMexi
co were then in our possession; and yet we were
at that time willing freely to surrender most of
these conquests, aod even to make an ample com
pensation for those which we retained.
Circumstances have entirely changed since the
ate of your original instructions. A vast amount
of treasure has been expended; and what is ot“
infinitely more value, the lives of some of ou*
most valuable citizens have been sacrificed in tho‘
prosecution of the war.
In the annals of history never has there beeifc
a war conducted in the same manner by inva
ding forces. Instead of levying military contri
butions lor the sopport of our armies in the heart
of our enemy’s country, we have paid lair and--
even extravagant prices-for all the supplies which
we have received. We have not only held sa
cred the private property of the Mexicans, butt
on several occasions have fed their famishing
diers and bound up their wounds.. And what
bar been the return I Treachery and cruelty
have done their wowt against us. Our citizens
have been muidered and their dead bodies mu
tilated m cold blood by bands of savage and cow
ardly guerrillas, and the parole of honor sacred’
in all civilized warfare, has been habitually for
feited by Mexican officers and soldiers. Those
paroled at Vera Cruz have fought against us at
Ucrro Gordo: and those paroled at Cerro Gordo-’
have doubtless been in the ranks of the enemy in
the battles so glorious to our arms at and near
the city of Mexico.
After the battle of Ccrro Gordo the President
entertained serious thoughts of modifying your
instructions at least so far as greatly to reduce the
maximum sums whichyou are authorized to pay
foi portions of the Mexican territory ; but wish
ing to afford to t-he world an example of contin
ued moderation and forbearance in the midst of
victory he suffered them to remain unchanged.
And what has been the consequence I
Afler a series of brilliant victories, when our
troops were at the gates of the capital, and it wai
completely in our power, the Mexican govern
ment have not only rejected your liberal offers,
but have insulted our country in proposing terms
the acceptance ot which would degrade uainther*
eyes of the world and be justly condemned by
the whole American people. They must attri
bute our liberality to fear, or they must take
courage from our supposed political divisions.-
Kome such cause is necessary to account for
their strange infatuation. In this stata of affair*
the President believing that your continued
prcseuce with the army can be productive of no
good but may do much harm by encouraging the
Jeclusive hopes and false impressions of the Mex
icans, has directed me to recall you from your
mission, and to instruct you to return to the U.
States by the first safe opportunity. He has de
termined not to make another ofter to treat with
the Mexican government, though he will always
be ready to receive and consider their proposals.
They must now first sue for peecc.
What terms the President may be willing to
grant them will depend upon the future events of
the war, and the amount of the precious blood of
our fellow citizens, and the treasure which shall
in the meantime have been expended.
Should the Mexican government desire here
after to open negotiations or to propose terms of
peace, their overtures will be immediately trans
mitted to Washington by the commanding Gen.
where they will receive the prompt consideration
of the President.
Should you have concluded a treaty before this
despatch shall reach you, which is not anticipa
ted, you will bring this treaty with you to the
United States, for the consideration of the Presi
dent ; but should you, upon its arrival, be actual
ly engagad in negotiations with Mexican com
missioners, these must be immdiately suspended;
but you will inform them that the terms which
they may have proposed or shall propose, will be
promptly submitted to the President on your re
turn. You are not to delay your departure,,
however, awaiting the communication of any
terms from these commissioners, for the purpose 1
of bringing them to the United States.
I am, sir, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
To Nicholas P. Trist, Esq. &c. &c.
Again, on the 28th of October, having received?
the dispatches from Mr. Trist himself, Mr. Buch
anan wrote to to reiterate his disapproval, and
insisted upon the recall of his functionary.
“From your No. 15, of the 4th September, re
ceived on the 21st instant, it appears that yon
had offered to the Mexiean commissioners, that
if they would propose to you to establish the
boundary between the two republics by a line by
which the United States would surrender that
portion of the State of Texas between the Rio
Grande and the Neuces, and also that portion of
Upper California south of the thirty-third paral
lel of latitude, between the Colorado and the Pa
cific Ocean, you would transmit such a proposi
tion, proceeding from them, to Washington, anil
would propose to Gen. Scott to continue the then
existing armistice, until you should secure the
answer of your Government.
You will have learned from my despatch No.
5, of the 6th instant, thatwe did not believe there
was any truth in the statement of the Mexican
Commissioners, that you had made such a pro
posal. As this fact is now placed beyond a doubt
the President has instructed me to express to you
his profound regret that you should have goner
so far beyond the carefully considered ultimatum
to which you were limited by your instructions.
The state of Texas is in the exercise of peace
able and undisturbed jurisdiction over the coun
try between the and the Rio Grande.—
She has made extensive grants of land within
its limits, divided into counties, which have been
represented in her convention and legislative as
semblies; established courts of justice
and, in short, has exercised the same sovereign
rights over it, as over any other portion of her
territory.
Congress, acting upon these incontrstible fact*
as well as upon the clear right of Texas to ex
tend to the Rio Grande, in December, 1845, crea
ted a port of delivery west of the Neuces, at Cor
pus Chrisii, and in May, 1846, established post
routes between these two rivers. This region
also, constitutes a part of one of the Congression
al districts of Texas, and its people are now rep
resented in the Congress of the United States.
Under these circumstances, the President could
not for a single moment entertain the question of
surrendering that portion of Texas, even if thia
were practicable. But such is not the case.—-
Considering the enterprising and energetic char
acter of the Americon people, it would be impos
sible to expel by force the inhabitants between
the Neuces and the Rio Grande from their pos
sessions, snd to convert this territory into a desert
for the security of the Mexican frontier.
The President has also directed me to express
his regret that you should have been willing to
entertain the question of surrendering any por
tion of Upper California to Mexico. By run
ning the division line from the Colorado to tho
Pacific, along the thirty third parallel ofiatitada,
the bay and harbor of San Diego would be restor
ed to the Mexican republic. This port, being
nearly five degrees further South, is, for every
commercial purpose, of nearly equal importance
to the United States with that of San Francisco.
It was to secure to us the bay and harbor of San
Diego beyond all question, and to prevent tbft
Mexican government from hereafter contesting
the correctness of the division line between Up
per and Lower California, as delineated on tho
map which you carried with you, that yonr orig
inal instructions directed that if you eonhl not
obtain Lower California, the 4tb article of the
project should in terms fix this fine as running
“north of the parallel of 32 deg. and Sooth of
San Miguel, to the Pacific Ocean.”
To have arrested our victorious army nt tho
gates of the capital for forty or fifty days, and
thus to have afforded the Mexicans an opportu
nity to recover from their panic, to embody their
scattered forces, and to prepare for further resist
ance, in order that in the ineantimo you might
reler such proposals to your Government, would
in the President’s opinion, have been truly unfor
tunate.
With these considerations in view, the Presi
dent has directed me to reiterate your recall.’’
Mr. T hist communicated to the Mexican au
thorities the revocation of his powers, and his
recall to the U. States. This was on the 24th
ot November, and the note in which tbe an
nouncement is made, contains alsoan acknowl-,
edgment of a notice that tbe Mexican govern
ment had a appointed Commissionersto treat
with him.
On the 28th Nov. three days after, Mr. Trial
addressed a long letter to Mr. Buchanan, written
in a very flippant and self sufficient toue, in
which he says that he had acted in opposition to
tbe known wishes of the government because it
was, in his opinion, the most likely way to bring
about their objects in obtaining peace, and de-