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Tor the Daily Sun. TUo Guards’ Trip to LaGrange. Editors Daily Sun: We ask the privilege of a place in your paper, to correct an error which appears in the iSuu of the 12th inst., with res pect to the result of tbo shooting for prizes between the Montgomery Blues, ('apt. Owen, and the Columbus Guards, Capt. Bemmes, during their late encampment at LaGrange ; as also to give you some account oi our trip, its incidents and pleasures. The first prize, a beautiful and large Silver Pitcher, reflecting credit upon the taste of the committee of Voting Ladies who selected it, representing the “Heutz Society” of LaGrange Female College, was awarded by tlio Judges to the Guards. The Judges consisted of an equal number of the friends of each company, our cbivnlric Mayor being at the head of ours; on which occasion permit ns to say, mpassant, that he nobly sustained his fair repute at home, and evinced the generous impulses of his heart, by a solicitude for, and interest in, the Guards, which meets as our response, a thousand heartfelt thanks. From this time forth we welcome Col. Wilkins ta our assem blies and pa. ades as one of us. The beautiful prize above mentioned, was to be taken by the best average company shot—the shooting re sulting in favor of the Guards, by two inches to the shot. Our target showed seven balls in the bull’s eye, and inciudiugthese seven, eigh teen balls within the first black ring encircling the eye. Private Benton of our corps, made a contral shot, the best single shot of either company. We do not recollect, nor is it ma terial, the total number of halls in the board, though there were a large number as compar ed with the whole number of shots. The second prize, a handsomo silver goblet, selected by tbo “ Judsou Society,” of the same College, was awarded to a member of the Blues, for the best single shot in his own corps, being reported three-eighths of an inch. These were the only prizes contested. The grounds selected for the target firing was an enchanting spot, opposite the College, envi roned by magnificent old oaks, which sheltered under their umbragoous shade, a vast con course of citizens and strangers, gentlemen and fair ladies, attracted thither by the nov elty of the occasion, and sympathy with the companies respectively, to which their attach ments led them. To illustrate this feeling, we mention an incident. The writer, after having made his own shot, took a young “ Hentz,” a sweet little girl of ten summers, in his arms, in order to give her a fair view over the heuds of that part of the assemblage whose sympathies were with ourcorps, during the contest, and who had formed a serried rank of gentlemen and ladies around our men, leaving only an avenue to the target. The litde angel, who promises to boa fair repre sentative of the beauty of Georgia’s jewels, when she saw a Blue level his musket, would hold her breath in painful suspense, her bril liant black eyes intently fixed upon the tar get. If the board was hit, gloom for a moment gathered over the unparalleled lineaments of that brilliant face. It’ missed, she clapped her hands in joy and was the first to announce the result. The Blues aud Guards fired alter nately. My sweet little charmer watched with even more emotion, the result of the shots at our owu target. When a Guard leveled his gun, sho trembled like an uspen, till her quick eye detected and reported the result; and when the final result was made known, she ex claimed at the right of our company, in the exuberance of childish joy, as if the happiest hopb oi her life’s morning dream was realized, Us beat them! Us heat them!” This is a simple little incident, but it differed only in degree, from the sentiment evinced by our sis ters, the older members of the lleutz Society. Ib it remarkable that w,> should love those who man Jested such deep solicitude for the corps, during the trying contest—for the metal op posed to us had the genuine ring—and joy at our success ? God bless the members of tho lleutz Society, one and all. They honored the head of their Institute in all their arduous ex ercises, aud specially reflected credit upon thoruselves by their excellent compositions with which they euchaiued the attention of tho large and intelligent audience who thronged the spacious chapel front day to day durtug the Commencement exercises. We are proud of them, a distinction won, if they value it, by their uwu merits. Our arrival at LaGrange was on Monday, after two days sojourn at West Point, where wo were treated with truoUeorgia hospitality. P. 0. Harper, Lsq., received us with a wel coming ad tress, alter a response to which, we were escorted to tho Hotel, where a bountiful table laden with good things and flanked with an abuudanco of ehnmpague, awaited us.— Sentiments and speeches followed, and we then returned to camp, bearing with us the highest esteem lor the people of West Point, to be eve ry moment heightened by constantly recurriug acts of hospitality and kindness. They are a noblo people, Croft, lleese, Rood and all; and their kindness is rehearsed wherever Guards do congregate, and cau never fade from their memory. The ladies who visited our camp at West Point, received a soldier’s cordial wel come, aud many a beautiful face of daughters of tho town, and visitors , is stored up in mem ory, to be often recurred to in the future with lingering delight. Sunday at West Point was marked by tho following correspondence : Camp Reese, Shah West Point, \ July 6, 1856. \ Rev. Mr. Cunningham— Dear Sir: With your permission it will af ford the Columbus Guards signal pleasure to attend upon Divine Service, at your Church to-day. Respectfully, PAUL J. SEMMES, Cupt. Columbus Guards. At Church, l Sabbath Morning, July 6, 1856. J Capt. Semmss— Dear Sir : It will be gratifying to tne, and 1 doubt not to tho Church, to have the Colum bus Guards engage iu the worship of the Cap tain-General of our Salvation—the Lord God Omnipotent, is his name—in our Church to day. Respectfully. W. A. CUNNINGHAM. Wo attended the morning service lu dress uniform, without arms, and listened to a most impressive aud eloquent discourse ou the life and character of St. Paul, full of instruction and replete with noble thoughts. Our reception by the citizens of LaGrange, was most cordial. Wo were conducted by Capt. T. Evans, by whose name our camp was desiguate J, to Court House Square, where we were tendered the hospitalities of the city, in presence of a large multitude of citizens, through their distinguished citizen aud able jurist, lion. E. \. Hill. Our Lieut. Hodges, ready foe duty, however remote front ms habits and vocation, responded. Nobly I did the people of LaGrange fulfil the pledges made for them by Judge Hill. Their doors 1 were thrown wide to receive us. While the | camp chests were continually the recipients of most substantial favors, embracing the many good things for which this section of the State is famous. LaGrange itself is a beauti ful wood-environed city, with lovely gardens, yards rsiioteat with the fragrance of flowers ! and adorned with embowered vines—all syni i bolic of the generous hearts and noble impulses jof her people. May her borders enlarge, her good citizens increase and multiply, and never Jack for any good thing. Our first appearance with tho Blues was in Battalion, the Guards on the right by courtesy , of tlie Blues, tbe Blues forming the central , column, and the Fredonia (Ala.) Cadets on the left, presenting a beautiful contrast in the va rious neat and rich uniforms of the respective Companies. In this order we marched through the principal streets, the ladies saluting us with waving handkerchiefs; our gallant (Jap- 1 tain, .Sennues, being in command, recognized | the salutes by ordering the column to “carry 1 arms,’’ at which order tho officers promptly ! saluted with the sword. Forming in parade order we saluted and received the beautiful representatives of the Hentz and Judson So cieties, who, after placing their insignia of each society upon the respective companies, moved in procession, two in two, arm in arm, and forming on our right, opened ranks upon the right and left of the Company, through which brilliant avenue of lovely forms and beaming eyes, our column marched. This oc casion furnished the only instance of the slightest disobedience of orders, during our encampment. It is a well known rule of tac tics that the soldier must maintain head and eyes square to the front, during “attention,” and preserve the strictest silence. But on this occasion so lovely a spectncle proved too much even for the habitual observance of or ders by our column. There was a magnetic attraction ou either side of us, more potent than the fascinating objects which invited the attention of the children of Israel, when after many days journeying through desert wastes, they promised to fix their eyes upon the land of promise, turning neither to the right nor left, if a certain King would grant them a passage through his fertile domains. We formed again on the right, and the procession of teachers and pupils moved through our open ranks, the column presenting arms, and the music playing the while, inspiring national airs. Stacking arms, we marched into the large chapel and were entertained for two hours by tho reading of compositions from young ladies of the Junior Class, interspersed with delightful strains of music by the Chase fami ly aided by their pupils. We would like to speak of these composi tions seriatim, but have not space at present for more than general comment. They were all good ; those representing our Society, to say the least of them, maintaining a favorable comparison. We aro almost tempted, at the risk of being tedious, to speak of several productions by those wearing the Hentz Badge, which evinced a maturity and solidity of thought, and a correctness of style which would be creditable to the best female pens of the day. There was a prominent feature in all these productions of this intelligent class; the points made were apposite, alid tho subject discussed appeared more and more distinctly to the finishing sentence, when the impression left, was, that it had been exhausted; while the mind retained the outline and filling up of a fair fabric of intellectual effort. The un questionable inference is that the young ladies have been sedulously trained in such intellect ual exercises as were best adapted to elicit, dovelopc and strengthen the faculties—a de served comment upon the system and order maintained in this growing college. Book knowledge is nothing, unless in the use we make of it, we acquire the habit, as these youug ladies have done, of appropriating the knowledge gained to the elucidation and de fence of positions assumed, and a proper ap plication of it. At the close of the Junior Exhibition, the Rev. Mr. C utior, formerly of tho Methodist Church in this city, presented the prizes to the succe'sstul candidates for reading, a con test which had transpired before our nrrivul, accompanying the presentation with some elo quent and appropriate remarks to the Class. In tho afternoon we attended a joint session of the two societies, at which several address es were made, and $350 subscribed, by the Blues and Guards chiefly, for the purchc ;e oi books for the Societies’ Libraries. Tho evening of this day being the only one iu which there were to be no exercises at the College, some of our men who had notice of tlie fact, commenced putting tho Camp in or der for tlie reception of the citizens of La- Grango, invited guests, and the officers and pupils of tho College. This, while the Com pany as such, were absent, being in attend mice on a session of the Hentz Society. The work commenced about 4 o’clock P. M., under the direction of Seurgents Hodges and Gager; aud tlie Company was not less surprised than pleased on their return at nightfall to find a commodious platform in Camp, brilliantly lighted by an hundred lanterns, suspended from temporary posts or the boughs of over hanging trees,—the tents, all neatly arranged mid every thing in short, iu excellent order.” The Blues, we shculd meution, had performed the same feat, having in view the comfort and pleasure of their invited guests. This was the evening selected for the pre sentation by the Guards to the Hentz Society, of a number of magnificent volumes, among which were the Holy Bible, and an uniformly bound edition of the complete wovks of the lamented Caroline Lee Hentz. Would that we could wield the artists’ pencil, that we might give some faint description of the spectacle presented, when tlie table was placed upon the platform, bearing upon it, in addition to the books, the most perfect specimen of chi rography wc ever beheld—a complete muster roll of the Guards, honorary mid regulars, contributed from his own baud by Private J. W. Barden, and framed by Surgeon lugmire. The Hentz Society tor whom these gifts were in tended, gathered nround the table in a circle, and a throng of other guests crowded around them, thus tilling the entire camp with a dense mass of loveliness and beauty. Lieutenant Hodges represented his companions and occu pied half an hour in a presentation speoch which was responded to iu happy style by Miss Ware of the “Hentz.” We should exag gerate nothing iu commenting ou her effort, did we use the highest encomium. It was delivered in good style, gracefully and with just sufficient confidence: and was received with unbounded applause. This youug lady | bears a name that wears like a charm with the i Guards. When the applause had subsided, ! the music, by n preconcerted arrangement, j struck up a cotillon, transporting the specta tor ns it wero into enchnuted land, where scene after scene succeeded iu panoramic view with ever-varying effect. A sheen of mellow light, blending the silvery moon-beams with the rays from an hundred lanterns, threw its brilliance upon numerous setts, ardent devo tees at the shrine of Terpsichore: while oth ers in couples promenaded the grounds, en : banced in beauty by so many sparkling eyes— ! one while making the copse vocal with song and merriment, and now resting fora moment, | admiring the details of soldier’s life as recount- I ed by those of us who could not dance. Here | the conduct of our companions who had al ready won plaudits for their precision in evo lutions under arms, attested their claims to the “proprieties” in their attention to the fair. Here the Guards proved themselves accustom ed to these festal re-unions. During all this time similar scenes were being enacted in the Camp of our friends, the Blues, who also won goldeu opinions from their guests. The night was well nigh spent, when sweet strains of music in dying echoes greeted tho approach of day. A happier scene was never witnessed, j Even the most diffident Guard was called out I by esprit i/e corps to sustain the reputation of . his Company. The Guards yielded by scores to the attractions of the lovely representatives of our “Hentz,” that night indelibly engraven on our memories. But few had tasted the comforts of “tired nature’s sweet restorer,” when the reveille beat to duty at the succeed ing sunlight. The following day we went in a body to the Chapel to witness the Exhibition of a very i large graduating class. Here our favorites, tlie Hentz representatives gave us just cause for pride, aud as each young lady finished the last net of scholastic life which just held her on the dividing line between school-days, their exercises and sports, and the “boundless world untried,” the full hearts of tho Guards sent out their silent orisons embalming in their pe titions the well-beiuf; of tho loved and honor ed who so nobly sustained our Hentz, aud be speaking for them a shield to encompass their destinies and defend them from misfortune and sorrow. Miss Wave read tlie concluding composition, a just and eloquent tribute to her “brave old native State,” Georgia, whose fame stood out in bold relief under the ready and eloquent pen that painted the scenes in her past history, linking them with her present resources and the brilliant future that awaits her. Prof. L. J. Smith of Emory College, deliv ered the first part of an able address this day, he being the substitute for the Hon. J. Clancy Jones whose letter accounting for his absence on of important public bu siness which he could not neglect, was read, and received with much applause. In the afternoon the target-practice pre viously described was the engrossing theme and principal act. At night a brilliant concei tby the Chase family and their pupils contributed much to our enjoyment. In this connection we must not neglect to mention a side act, which for the cordiality that prompted and the merit that deserved it, engraved itself in delibly upon our hearts. Miss Cunningham, daughter of Rev. Mr. Cunningham of La- Grarige Presbyterian Church was induced amid great noise and confusion to repeat for us a song which her vocalization bad render ed very pleasing on a previous occasion dur ing the exercises. Modest and diffident, though anxious to oblige us, she was yet re luctant amid such a buzz, to attempt the task. It was at the moment when tlie two Societies were adjourned Seeing the difficulties of her position the Guards simultaneously formed in a figure not known in military tactics—a cir cle around the piano, on the stage, thus de claring themselves a phalanx to prevent inter ruption from without. At this deserved com pliment our lair young sister gave forth her song in tones so sweet, that at its close, an enamored officer, in a moment of enthusiasm, crowned her with a wreath made from his sash. Thursday was a bright day, and our Captain, proud of the Corps, who in reciprocation have the utmost confidence in him as an officer and finished gentleman, marched us to the public square, where, iu presence of a large con course of citizens and strangers, we went through tho entire Company-drill, in common and quick time, and with the good fortune to get through with perfect precision. Hence marching to tlie Chapel we listeued to the con cluding portion of Prof. Smith’s address. His remarks to the graduating class were eminent ly sensible and practical in the main; full of g od advice and saving cautions, interspersed with pathetic appeals, bringing tears to the eyes of many of the audience as well as the gradutes. Tho able Principal, Rev. Mr. Montgomery, delivered the diplomas, with some pertinent and touching s emarks iu fare well to the Graduates. Next came tho award of the prizes shot for the day previous. Miss Margaret A. Cox came forward with tho Pitcher and delivered an address well calculated to excite the gene rous emulation of contestants, resembling iu this respect, the preludes to the Olympic Games, to which she alluded. Her enuncia tion was clear and distinct—her manner charm ing ; at her first appearance, tlie hearts of the Guards were at once captivated. Long as our organization continues, that Prize will be pre served, and associated therewith forever, shall be the name of that lovely daughter of Hentz, in our memories aud hearts. Her beauty is the least of her attractions—yet is she beautiful. Lieut. Hodges responded on the part of the Company. A young lady representing the Judson Society, presented the cup to the Blues in a very pleasing address, responded to by Private Holtzclaw of the Blues, with much eloquence and feeling. In the afternoon of this day, the citizens of LaGrange, through James M. Russell, Esq., presented each Company with a Silver Cup. To Mr. Russell’s highly appropriate remarks, Lieut. Hodges responded for the Guards, fol lowed by Capt. Owen of the Blues. This pre sentation was a handsome compliment to tlie Companies aud was highly appreciated—a tes timonial to their gentlemanly and soldierly bearing during Encampment. That Blues and Guards, brothers in arms, and in their frequent trials of skill alternating in the honors of the contest, and quitting it in good fellowship, made a favorable impression, none can doubt. Amoug the other attractions at the. College, the singing of little Miss Forbes, only ten years of age, was prominent and excited universal remark. Though so young, her voice has fine compass, is already highly cultivated, rich, sweet, melodious, and filled tho spacious ehnp- There were many other pleasing incidents worthy of note, but it would require a volume in which to give the whole history of our ex cursion—tho happiest one in which we have participated. In this wo speak advisedly. Our military life began in 1844, in which year, ns one of the Guards, we encamped at La- Grange, iu a beautiful grove fronting tho resi dence of the bouoml and distinguished repre sentative of that district in Congress, now, alas 1 for the fortunes of his constituents, en rolled among the illustrious dead. Wo have been in camp with the Guards almost every year since. We have enjoyed many occasions when our happiness seetuod full; but there was a feature in our last, it may be the liga ment binding us as brothers to the lovely sis tci sos lleutz, that made our late excursion 1 pre-eminent above ail others. Ihe presentation of a magnificent boquet through Capt. Setumos, to the Guards, was not the least feature in our late trip. True genius is invariably modest and retiring, in our Captain we have a proof of it. We had hoard in the company room, and at other places, his efforts ns an orator, which any man of intel lect might be proud to claim as his own. And yet upon all occasions during our encampment, he preferred to rest his claims upon his merits as an officer, and yielded to subalterns, posi tions in wlnch he could ousilv have won dis tinction. xt is not the t*stiinouy ot the par tial friend alone, that we offer in this connec tion. It will be acknowledged a correct esti mate of a soldier and gentleman, by all who can appreciate those elements of character I which constitute each, when they once ob serve the efficiency of the corps under his com mand, the perfect arrangement and manage- I merit of all the appliances to complete the neatness, order and symmetry of his encarnp , ment, and his gentlemanly bearing in good ‘society. Strict discipline was observed, yet no soldier was precluded from hearty partici- j patiou iu inuocent amusements, in which the j Captain himself cordially joined when they did not conflict with duty. We speak on this top- ! ic con amove, aud what may seem exaggerated . praise to some, is understood by the initiated, ! to he but the just meed due our gentlemanly first officer. An opinion prevails to some ex- | , tent that these excursions are made the occa sions for dissipation and debauchery. Not so, j where Capt. Scmmes commands. No man, we ; , care not what his pretensions us a moralist or teacher of morals, has a higher knowledge of I those proprieties which mark tbe gentleman, any where and everywhere. And the influence of such a man is felt for good in restraining his men, and leading them to recognize that 1 the highest style of soldier, as well as gentle man, must be sought in him who prides him | self upon his deportment iu the parlor as in i the camp. While therefore, our proficiency i as soldiers is due to the superior information | of our first, officer, the gentlemanly bearing of our men when not on duty, is a reflection caught from the manly conduct of one who while he can command and instruct his camp, walks himself sans reproche, before men. The late encampment renewed and increased our confidence in our officers—their ability, inter est and zeal for tlie corps ; and their recipro cal attachment for their men. Outsiders may suppose that precision and order, can only be acquired under strict and rigid discipline.— But the implicit obedience rendered by the men, has become so much a habit, no order from our chief could seem a hardship. With such a commander we fear no comparisons.— What he does not teach is unknown to any treatise on tactics. “Last scene of all in this eventful history,” came the levee on Thursday at the College, by the Hentz and Judsou Societies, under the di rection of their Principal, Mr. Montgomery. Here all was joy and hilarity. Those gentle hearts which had been burdened during Com mencement with the responsibility of impor tant parts assigned them in the public exhibi tion, were now free from care—their efforts all accomplished—the congratulations of friends concluded—and they devoted themselves to the entertainment of their guests. Tho scenes at this last re-union were like the music of Char ryl, sweet though melancholy to the soul 1 It was a farewell meeting. The Guard took his leave of the fair Hentz. When we were to meet again, but One alone could know. How many faithful asseverations of friendship, aye, and of affection, were given and received, we have no means of knowing. Aisles and passages, portico and colonnades, indeed every accessible place, graveled walks and shady avenues were filled with couples to every appearance pleas antly ninted. From the chapel sweet music welled up, and every recess was vocal with song or sentiment. The staid matroh, the fas cinating Miss, the young girl, all contributed to make this entertainment the crowning one of the Commencement; and the College build ings ample as they were, could not accommo date the assembled throngs. An elegant re past was spread for that evening, at which our corps were presented with a magnificent fruit cake, richly embossed and inscribed with our name—a gift from the Hentz Society, through James M. Russell, Esq., of LaGrange. Lieut. Clemons acknowledged the compliment, and we need hardly say that it was brought home with us to be discussed with those young la dies of our city who attended the Commence ment with the Guards for their escort, at which discussion wc may renew the pleasing recollections of our excursion. We lingered at the College to a late hour, and when our Captain at length summoned us from the scene, the festivities were still progressing with spirit. Some notice should be taken of the several Mess entertainments at which a number of outside friends were present. It is perhaps sufficient to say that every attention was paid our guests, who left us pleased with Camp life and its courtesies. Next morning (Friday) at the “call of the General,” our men reluctantly struck their tents, aud after saluting the College and the residences of many of our LaGrange friends, we embarked on the cars for home. Never cau we forget the good people of LaGrange, nor the charming young ladies who sojourn there during the days of their pupilage. Hea ven smile upon them! Auspicious gales attend those young life-barks, so recently launched upon life’s ocean of untried and fathomless depths. Are we expecting too much in hoping that the vacant niche in letters, once adorned by the lamented Caroline Lee Hentz, will yet be filled by some of those lair young ladies who during their scholastic life, have borne her name? Sufficient warrant have we for such a hope, in several productions of the Ilentz So ciety ; should the knowledge already acquired be sedulously added to, aud the cultivation continued which has been commenced, we may yet see our anticipation become reality. Without accident or a single case of sick ness, tho Encampment of 1850 has ended—an encampment fraught with delightful incidents to be garnered in memory amid all the chances aud changes of life ; when we look back over the long journey of life for an oasis to cheer our weariness, here can we turn with the cer tainly ot gratification. Such has been our en campment under the supervision of a mind which draws at a glance the just distinction between pleasures permissable and improprie ties ; and not by counsel but by example, di rects to rational joys in lieu of unseemly mer riment aud forbidden amusements. And now, Messrs. Editors, permit tne to close with a big gun in honor of Sergeant Bur rous of our city, and his artillery, to whom the Guards are very grateful for their cheer fully rendered aid and assistance and uniform soldierly conduct and bearing. The Sergeant’s salute to the Ilentz Society, of thirteen guns, was fired in 1 minute 0 seconds! a fact which requires no comment, from Yours, &c., HIGH PRIVATE. OOLUMBUB GUARDS’ ARMORY, I July 14th, 1850. / 1 In- Committee appointeil tu draft Resolutions expres sive oi the Gnnr.ls’ appreciation of the many courtesies leceived by them durian their late excursion, submit the following: • i hereby tender to the management of the w est I’oiut A Montgomery Railroad, their thanks bir the attention and kindness shown them, on tlielr re cent excursion to LaGrange. - n d : lo the citizens of West Point we desire to ex press our appreciation of their most kind and unexpect ed hospitality, on tho occasion of our recent sojourn in their midst. Coming among them without previous nu tter, unit looking for nothing but uuftlcient space toabido one day. tvu were the recipients ot kiuduess which inis til led the heart of every member of tbe Corps. The Soldier never forgets the spot whereon tlie Haines 0 f hospitality ‘ have mingled with his own cump-flres. To tlie fair ladies of that community, we make the sol diers tender: in these piping time , of peace our hearts in sympathy; in war our anus for their defence. Loug will their bright eyes and kindly smiles be remembered. ! as having encouraged us to excel, as men. as citizens, and us soldiers. 3d. That the incidents of our late visit to LaGrange, are embalmed in our hearts. Words but feebly express tne feelings w® entertain for its citizen*. We can ouly say that the kind feelings, the friendship, and the hospl tuiity shown us. will never be uot in our hearts alone, but shall be transom. - 1 ‘!**• posterity in (he archives of the Corps. ,0 pr 4th. That to Judge K. Harris our thanks ■ „ the kindly-tender of liis grounds ou which >l* ’ ed 1 * enu,M| Oth. That the bond of union formed years a™ t the Blues and Guards, hus been strengthened i T"** n ened by our late meeting. To the Blues we .It arms as does the lover to his mistress. otir 6tli. That the Guards are deeply indebted to tizeus of LaGrange and vicinity, for timely ~ fresh provisions. The corps beg to thank’ tile,,, T lj! ! M acceptable and liberal aid. 1 ,or 7th. That to the Rev. J. T. Montgomery ms- • I LaGrange Female College, and through him t! • I># ** cers and members, are due our most cordial ti* *i* tlie uniform attention ,and numerous acts of k*- H tendered our corps ou all occasions. Thev l n ' i °B most ardent prayers for their individual ‘sue!*'* 161 multiplied blessings of Heaven, and the utra/lv of the influence of their worthy institution— th. ‘fl Western Georgia. May; her springs of loaruG and undefiled, l>e also perennial. “Si I >* Bth. That above all, tbe members of our . H first in our thoughts and hearts. Our sisters ♦TV’’ ’f* highly gratified us by the credit they retlected b? on their instructors and their society, in every ex j! J |! ‘P~ I before the intelligent audiences width they have . 1 ly entertained. Wo are proud of them, and 1 cherish sweet memories of the many happy im u 1 it was our privilege to enjoy with them. What command, tlie Guards obey. Obedience thus is no duty, but a privilege and pleasure. Bth. That the Hentz Society Badge be adont l I part of the dress uniform of the Guards duringV,” ’*■ ments and on National days—to be Worn on breast of the coat; and that each honorary month tlie company be supplied with a Badge to he won •’ j same manner as a mark of distinction. ln Lieut. W. C. HODGEg I “ R. c. Forsyth Sergt. V. MARCUS. ’ I “ M. G.McKINNer I “ W.M 83KPHARD I 6. h. GAGEII, Corp. TIIOS. RAGLAND. ■ The above report was unanimously adopteß TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS. j Further from California. 1 By the Daniel Webster at Now Orleans wfl have Sun Francisco dates to the 20th ult ’ B The George Law takes to New York STotj in specie, and despatches from the ComniissioH ers relative to the Isthmus difficulties. V There is no decrease of the excitement B San Francisco. Very few respond to the Govl ernor’s proclamation of June 4th. The \'i<B iliinee Committeo have opened books for 78 emits, and have received the names of tliouS sands. They have also 6,000 stand of arms anß ten pieces of artillery. Their force is divideß into ten regiments. Strong breastworks lmvß been erected iu front of the Committee’s roomß on the top of which is an alarm bell, and therß are several pieces of cannon on the adjaeenß roofs. I The Governor gathered together a few limß dred men and went to Benicia to get arms unS ammunition from the arsenal, but Gen. IVooB refused to give them,. The Governor’s lorcß are encamped near the city. Six more rogues have been banished by tkofl Vigilance Committee, who continue their mB rests. On receipt of the Governor’s proclamation,l nearly all the towns in the interior held cntlm-l siastic meetings and endorsed the action of thel Committee, and formed organizations to assist* in carrying out their measures. 1 The crimes and casualties are numerous.-* There is no interest whatever in politics. 1 The reports from the mines are favorable,* and agricultural pursuits prosperous. I There were no arrivals of vessels from At * lantics ports. The advices brought by the Daniel Webster■ from Central America are important. 1 Gen. Walker was elected President of Nica-B ragua on the 24th ult.—Rivas and his Minis-1 ter of War left Leon on the 12th; Rivas after-1 wards appeared at Chinandagua, collected a ■ force of 600 natives, called in the outposts and I ordered the American troops to evacuate Leon. ■ The order was obeyed, annd Rivas took posses- ■ sion of the town with 120 men. Walker has I declared the Rivas party traitors. The officers I of the former cabinet stand by Walker. 1 A strong revolution lias brokeu out at Costa I Rica, headed by the party that opposed tbe in 1 vasion of Nicaragua Advices from Gautemala state that the ad-1 vance guard of the army had arrived on the I 11th, and Santa Anna was cordially received. I It is reported that Col. Gomez and other offi I cers of the Mexican army had gone to Gusto- I mala. Hostilities have been commenced by Leon I and Chihuahua Tamulipas. Later from Mexico. New Orleans, July 12.—Vera Cruz dates to I the Bth inst. state that the Spanish fleet bad j left that port. Commonfort has decided to sell I all lands belonging to the Church and other I religious corporations. The new Constitution I and Church Property Decree are applauded.— I Anew State is to be formed, called the Valley of Mexico. Later from Texas. New Orleans, July 12.—Galveston date", 10th inst., say that the Rio Grande has over flowed higher than has been known for twenty years, and that much damage has been the re sult. Congressional. Washington, July 12.—1n the House oi Representatives to-day, the Brooks and Sum ner case was discussed. Mr. English wished to offer an amendment expressing disapproval of the assault, and disapprobation of the u iC of personally offensive language in debate.— The motion was objected to. Mr. Campbell of Ohio, moved the previous question, with the view to bring the matter to a vote on Monday witli the understanding, however, that he would withdraw his motion if the members implies ted desired to speak. New York Markets. New York, July 12.—Cotton is firm, mm 1500 bales were sc Id to-day. Flour aud W heat w-ere lower and quotations were irregular Corn has advanced from 1 to 2 cents per bush el: Spirits of Turpentine is dull at 37 cents.— Rice is firm, and Freights are easier. Republican Convention. Detroit, July 10—The Republican State Convention met here yesterday, and ro-nonn nnted Gov. Bingham, and all the present State officers. They also appointed Presidential Electors. ♦’ Military. Tho Blues retutued on Friday’s evening train from their week’s excursion to LaGrange in fine health and spirits. They speak in high terms of tlie hospitality of the Georgians aim of the beauty of the ladies. Tlie influence of the latter ou the nerves of some of the best bachelor shots of the corps was, it is stated, the cause of their defeat by the Columbus Guards in a trial of skill nt the target. However, the corps is well satified with the result. They beat their brothers of the Guards last season, and are well content that turn about isfair pl’iy • and do not feel any mortification that the sau gallant corps have obtained the laurels. The excursion was, in all its ipcidents, a plmi’ sant one and the corps will long regard it a an occasion to be marked with a white K tonc —Montgomery Journal, 14/// inst. From Mexico and Panama. , Fifteen of the officers of Tamarez capß |l( ’ at Puebla and seut to Acapulco, have b L ' e “ ordered to be shot for conspiring to escape and get up a revolution for the sake of p UJ dor. _ _ . Mr. Corwin had concluded his nT £ s *.{ tions of all questions connected with the ■ a naina riot.