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Mii.i.edgeulle, Tuesday, Feb 14, 1820.
Pro aris, focis, et pitria nostrum.
W ith this Number, the Georgia Statesman,
for the first time, assumes that form and size
which was originally designed. The size and
quality of our former sheet were adopted
through necessity—not willingly.
The .present emission is a fair specimen of
what the -** Statesman” will hereafter be, in
regard to the size and quality of the sheet.
Our Type, Press, and materials are en.irely
new, and of the most finished workmanship.
The quality of our paper will rarely be ex
celled by any newspafrr shezt in the Uni
ted States, and the Editors reiterate their
humble declaration—to spare no labor which
can render this paper acceptable to every
friend and defender of his country.
The task we engage, is the people’s cause,
end the cause of truth. \\ hile we pretendnot
to stronger powers of detecting truth from er
ror, than is common to the directors of other
Presses, wc must be permitted to declare
that there is no power in the censure or ap
plause of man which shall move us to put down
'or truth, a word or letter more, or less, than
.ve believe, and have reason to bki.ieve, is
just and true. This purpose is the dictate of
fearless sincerity, and the only anchorage of
safety a gams* the fierce and angry commo
tions of our elements. In obeying this law
of action, we shall be liable to mis3 the ap
probation of some, who, not content with
our urging the just claims of a favorite can
didate far office, expect us, in conformity with
common usage, to vilify and abuse his oppo
nent in the same proportion : Yet, neverthe
less, we shall, at least, enjoy the reward of
an approving conscience—for this depends
not upon the capricious gal of popular fa
vor, bet upon ourselves ; and to this reward,
there is ever an honorable and sure mode of
acccess. “ llic certus mcrenti stat favor.”
And here, says Claudian, merit has certain
favor.
To barter this for the uncertain and ficti
cious favor that may be won w ithout merit,
or lost without reason, were to drift unmoor
ed from the strong holds of integrity against
delusive rocks, where syrens sing, and infamy
is confounded.
We are now and then reproved for not
“coming out” with more vehemence against
the present Administration of our State and
General Governments, and proclaiming our
predilection for General John Clark, and the
“ Hero of the South ” to (ill those high offi
ces. But we prefer to be both candid and
reasonable, even should we be .suspected to
lack orthodoxy ; bleieving that a premature
and intemperate expression of our sentiments
on any subject, would tend rather to injure,
than advance the cause we have at heart.
“ At this crisis” in our history, when party
virulence hus become inflamed to such a state
of excitement, and disappointed factionists
marshal all their cunning agairnt the dissemi
nation of truth, with a recklessness that
w ould destroy one half of their country to be
themselves enthroned in aggrandizement on
rite other, —firmness, aigument, and candour
..re the only weapons that cun finally triumph
over the ebuiitiotis of passion end the soph
istry offals; hood, or deceit.
That the people, therefore, may read the
integrity, and learn the character of those
they- trust, and sit in judgment upon their
own cause, it is needful that they have the
w hole truth, and especially that which is
often disguised or concealed, to presort their
judgment, and leave them in error. So far,
then, as our labors shall contribute to enlarge
the sphere of useful information, and avert
the mischi fs of error, wc ask of the pnblic
their encouragement and patronage.
Perhaps it is our duty to acknowledge here,
by way of expressing our thankfulness for
patronage already received, that the average
increase of our subscription list, since our
commencement, has amounted to two hundred
and fifty subscribers per month.
Wc did expect to be able this week to pre
“cnt our readers with something more con.
elusive and satisfactory on the subject of the
Treaty. Our Northern Mails, up toSaturdae
last, brought nothing more on this topic.
That there is, on the part of the Executi/e
of the General Government, the sincerest dis
position to do us justice, by procuring for us
our lands, there can be, very little rea. vto
doubt. The follow ing is th" language of the
‘secretary of War on this point to the Georgia
Delegation in Congress. “ The course pur
sued by the Executive has been dictated alike
by a sense of duty and a most sincere wish to
place the subject on a footing acceptable to
Georgia,” and that it had “ refus'd to accept
any proposition short of an entire session
within the limits of Georgia, and had used all
the means in its power consistent with a sense
of duty, to induce them to yield.”
Now we cannot forbear to ask again—
docs this language “ furnish decisive proof
that th re does not exist on the part of the
* ner..l Government, the slightest disposition
to doGt-orgiu justice, nor even a wish to b.
correctly informed on (he subject,” as is as
“ rtedin the Georgia Journal ?
It is w ith great pleasure that we arc able, in
the mean time, to give our re ikrs the “ Spe
cial Message ” of Gov. Murphy to the Ala
bama Legislature, on the subject of their re
-I,.tions with the Indians who inhabit tin ii
territory.
Tons, of Georgia, there is some tiling very
admirable and magnanimo; s in the chasb
and lofty breathing of philanthrophy which
di diugv.t'dM • this message from those to which
we have been accustom and, on similar topic*.
We hove always believed, and still firmly
believe, in the language cf Mr. Murphy, that
“the temperate expression of our opinions and
views will he kindly rtr ived by the .nations 1
authorities, of whose justice and liberality we
l ave had constant experience.”
In our last, we briefly noticed the remarks
oftiie Constitutionalist, and the Journal, up
on the “iihject of our roi>gre«*ion«l elections.
It is our present purpose to place this mat
ter b< fore our readers, in what we consider its
true aspect,—and although we boast not as
m eh perspicacity as our brethren above
mentioned, yet we shall endeavor to give our
humble views in as unambiguous a manner as
-e are able; premising, that we are neither
Lawyers nor Professors, consequently, can
not be presume and to be very familiar with “ the
principles of Legal Construction.”
In noticing the articles above alluded to,
we shall first take up that of the Constitu
tionalist : — end here we cannot help remark,
ing, that, in controverting the position taken
by the person who furnishes the editorial
matter in that paper, we are somewhat in
the situation of him who enttrs the lists with
a nameless knight, w hose vizor is down, and
who is onmarshalled and unknown in he
raldry. JYhcther it be our fortune to van
quish, or be vanquished, the public and our
selves are equally ignorant of the name and
lineage of our adversary. But be this writer
whoever he may, he professes to be able to
give the law in question but one construction;
and, as if conscious that something more is
n cessary than his own “ ipse dixit” to
to give » eight to the writer’s interpretation,
he apprises us at the /inset, that “ the most
intelligent persons w’th whom he ha3 con
versed, arc of the same opinion, and particu
larly ‘ the Governor 11” Now it appears to
our humble conception, that this mode of
giving weight to an opinion, however con
venient for certain purposes, is, to say the
least of it, so far as “the most intelligent per
sons” arc concerned, rather asking too much,
even from credulity itself, —for, although the
opinion of these persons (being of the moss
intelligent order) if named, would, perhaps, be
entitled to much weight; yet, when nameless*
they must, like the remarks of the nameless
writer, go for what they ere worth. Not so
with the alledged opinion of his Excellency.
It perhaps did not occur to this writer, that,
in his anxiety to gain authority to his ow n
opinion, by naming the Governor, he was at
the same time furnishing evidence not to be
resisted, that even the Governor’s opinion,
under these circumstances, is entitled to no
consideration, since it is rare to reverence the
opinion of men who have give adverse ones
on the same subject ; —Thus, according to
the article under consideration, it is with the
Governor.
In his official capacity, as the executive
organ of the government, he affixes liis eign.-
ture to a law, thereby assenting to the con
stitutionality and propriety of its provisions
and afterwards causes it to be understood,
that according to his opinion, it is not only
IMPROPER, but also UNCONSTITUTIONAL. Such
is the awkward predicament in which our
Governor is placed by his friend and suppor
ter —this commentator without a name.
The writer calls the law in question, a
STUPID EFFORT TO USURP POWER, —this is .1
grave charge, not only against the enactors
of this law, but also against the Governor
without whose signature it had never been
snbjeoted to the eagle-eyed scrutiny of a
nameless Editor—nor had its provisions been
tortured and strained to fit the notions of our
n ighbor of the Journal.
If this charge bt- true, if indeed it be an
act of usurpation, and a stupid one too—why
then the people have one consolation left them
amid this utter prostration of every thing !ik e
confid-nce in the faithfulness of our public
functionaiies ; and that is, the consolation of
reflecting, that while there exists no security
in tbeir patriotism, we are, at least, safe from
usurpation, because of the stupidity of their
conceptions ! ! We would suggest to our fu
ture Legislatures the propriety of changing
their rules of legislation, by making it a ne
cessary preparative, in every instance, to the
third reading of bills, that they should be sub
mitted to the revision of this interpreter
who has such an intimate know ledge of the
grammatical structure of our language, the
principles of legal construction, and the
provisions of our Constitution. And, if wc
had the ear of the Governor, we would hint to
aim the advantage of suffering the writer of
tl.e article in the Journal, to mingle liis sage
reflections with the current of his Excellen
cy’s thoughts, and permit him to become a
partaker of his closet meditations. Thus, on
the one hand, our st tutes would not be ob
noxious to the charge or being obscured by a
“ curious absurdity and perplexed phraseolo
gy,” nor the Chief Magistrate subjected, on
the other, to the crying shanre of having de
liberately assented to, and sanctioned, a mea
sure at once stupid in its terms, and usurping
in its objects.
The singular construction contended for in
the article under examination, and sought to
be palmed upon the People as the only pro
per one, is, that the law only alters the gene
ral ticket system, so far as it recpiircs the re
sidence of the Representatives to be chosen,
to be in each district—and that, in this, it is
unconstitutional!
Now, if this be true, then the Chief Magis
trate, instead of being the watchful and vigi
lant sentinel up fit thc*'yatcli-towcr, is a negli
gent and slumbenng one on his port; in giv
ing his assent to a law which is unconstitu
tional in its provision. Does any reader in
the enjoyment of his perfect senses, fora mo
ment believe, that, beset as the Governor was
as soon as it breume known that this law was
under his consideration, to withhold his sig
nature, whin it was believed, by its opposers,
that, if carried into effect, it would be striking
a death blow to their party, who have hereto
fore exercised the exclusive prerogative of
sending the whole delegation to Congress ;
when its provisions were calculated, by loca
ting the residence of the representative, and
thus, bringing him nearer to his constituents,
to destroy the self-aggrandizement of a few
roi-iiisant patriots, who are the friends, and
in many instances, the closet-advisers of his
Excellency. Does any reader in his perfect
senses believe, that it had been possible for
the Executive, under these circumstances, to
have refused his sanction to this law, so preg
nant in portentous consequences to bis party,
without alarming the people, and betraying
their interests, that he would have turned e
deaf ear to all the suggestions and intreaties
of his partizans ; that he would have besit: ted
to place his v eto to a law so extremely obntv -
ious? It is saying but little in favor of the
i ons*i*utional knowledge end sagacity, wheth
er natural or professional, of i.is Excel'enry,
>nd the minority in the last Legislature, that
neither be nor they should be able to discover
during their attentive scrutiny of the subject,
GEORGIA STATESMAN.
what the «rudite and legal commentator, in
Augusta, Ins detected in one “attentive pe
rusal ? ’ That the whole law embraces “ a
single provision, relating to the residence of
the representative chosen; and that provision
is unconstitutional!
By a dose arid analytical examination of
the article before us, there will be found, if
we err not, inure sophistry than reasoning,
and more legal qiiihlingthnn fair interpretation
according to the ruks of legal constitution.
These rules arc not subservient to the capri
cious interpretation of the prejudiced, nor
liable to be perverted to the purpose* of a po
litical zealot; but they are fixed and immuta
ble, bylwhosc redeeming power may b*- tried
the ptovis.ons of the law- in question, with
out awakening the anxieties of its friends,
and to its test, may be subjected the bald con
struction contained in the above article, with
out inspiring the least confidence in its cor
rectness.
This subject will be resumed hereafter, as
our time will admit, or occasion require.
AVe have received the report of Mr. Benton,
from the Select Committee, to which was re
sered the several resolutions proposing ain. n 1
mentis to the Constitution of the United States.
As this Report is written with uncommon
ability and power of argument, embracing
objects of vital importance, not only as con.
m-cted with the perpetuity of our Federal
Union, but also with the most valuable rights
and privileges of the states individually, we
propose to give it to our readers entire, in the
next number ; and we earnestly invite them
to be prepared to give it a thorough and faith
ful perusal.
The Paris and London papdrs contain many
particulars relating to the death of Alexander,
Emperor of Russia, « hich we cannot detail in
this paper for want of room.
We invite the attention of Printers to the
advertisement of Messrs. Robert lloe & Cos.
in this days paper.
Os these gentlemen we purchased our Tress,
Roller, Cases, Furniture, &c.; and from the
excellence of the workmanship, the accuracv
of construction, and the neatness and quanti
ty of articles composing their assortment, we
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nishes so great a variety of well made printer’s
materials.
Rollers, for distributing ink on the form in
in the place of balls, in the improved state, as
now made by Messrs. Hoe & Cos., we con
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working offlarge forms, and particularly those
of newspapers.
The press we use, and on which this pape r
is printed, is of “Smith’s Patent.” Its power
—the ease of working it—the durability o
its materiel, and perfect finish of the whole
are so ingeniously LlenUeal, thut we should be
very unwilling to exchange it for any press
w hatever, of the same size.
The Type on which this paper is .printed,
were purchased of Messrs. Wm. Hagar& Cos.
of New-York, and were principally cast at
their founders-, which is rapidly receiving or
d"r* from every portion of the United States,
and even from South America.
Our fair render# *»-Ul c |, Rr ,r,. „„
stupidity, if we serve them with nothing worse
than our column of poetry and “Old Letters.”
*** TO CORRESPONDENTS.
“ Vuritis” eannot appear in our paper;
“ Republican ” is informed that his opin
ions of private character, if temperately ex.
pressed, cannot benefit community iri the
least. “ Examiner” would be unobjectiona
ble. 'with more candour and less vituperation.
We would again remark, that our columns
are effectually barred against the scurrility
which one individual may choose to throw
out against another. This paper is a Journal
of public events, devoted to public good, and
it shall bear no other character.
“ Juvenal” has chosen a subject which is
interesting to all: His communication came
too late for our last number—it is therefore,
given to-day ,- and we commend it to the at
tive perusal of our readers. We are grati.
f.ed to perceive thut he intends to furnish a
series of numbers upon topics connected with
our unhappy difterences with the General
Government, and the necessity of an ever
wrkeful vigilance in the preservation of the
Union.
COMMUNICATION S.
FOR THE GEORGIA STATESMAN.
(rent-gilt, Jasper Cty. Feb. fjf/t.
Messrs. Editors,
Being called on by a writer, who
publishes in vonr paper of the 31st.
ult. over the signature of “Inquir
er,’’ to answer several interrogations
which lie pr tends originate in a so
licitude for the Public Good, but
which, in our opinion, are merely the
eAusions of some factrous spirit; we
hasten to do so, through your col
umns, which we discover are open
for our reply. We give the follow
ing, not because we wish to appear
before the public, scribbling in a
Newspaper; but, because we admit
the propriety of the People’s know
ing what use is made of all sums set
apart for public purposes. The ex
position, here made, it is thought
necessary to remark, will he under
stood as being given by those of the
Huntsville Trustees, to whom the
Academic fund, which fell into their
hands, was paid on the day of as
semblage to consult upon its most
proper application. It is incumbent
on us to premise the following state
ment :—For the years 1022, -3, and
24, the Trustees of Huntsville Aca
demy, jointly acting, excepting the
lust named year, kept in regular em
ploy a Teacher, to whom they paid
i specified salary. In 1824, all the
Trustees, so for as regarded their
accountability for a salarv. (Joshua
1 fames and Robert Trippe except-;
c<f) withdrew, and would-no longer
serve. They, in order, still to con
tinne a School, proponed to Miles
Scarborough a certain sum as an in
ducement to teach, on condition, that
should the school income not amount
to it. he should abide by as much of
the deficiency as both individuals
n lined, to which there was an agree
ment. In closing tiie school trans
actions tor that year, there was a sum
wanting, ol which Miles Scarborough
paid $ 4.1;* Jo-him Haines £ 22 50.
and Robert Trippe $22 50: To re
turn, then to fiio subject matter of
inquiry ; it is replied that some time
in October last past, the Trustees of
Huntsville Academy received, on a
division ot the school dividend to this
County £4B 82. t In December fol
lowing, Smith Davenport, D. R. An
drews, R. Trippe, J. I lames, and M.
Scarborough, (Trustees by the act
of incorporation) met to deliberate
upon the application of tiro funds as
above, v’ The Huntsville Academy
was incorporated in 1824, h- fore the
salary due the Teacher became 'paya
ble : It was thercforc t bought by tbu*-
of the five who met that as the avow
ed object oft lie legislature, in making
such appropriations, wa (he encour
agement of learning, it would not be
transcended when that view is pro
tnoted. They therefore paid, (as
remuneration for funds advanced in
1824,) Joshua Ilnmcs £ 12 20’- R
Trippe £l2 20a, and Miles Scarbo
rough g 24 41.
As regards (he inquiry with res
pect to our “ Academic buildings and
Teachers,” it is staled, that as we
have no knowledge of a law point
ing out theheigth, width, length, fcc.
ol A* ademies; nor yet, of any, sav
ing what particular branches of sci
enci- a man must possess to qualify
him to take charge of a Country
Academy, as prerequisites authoriz
ingaparticipation in the school funds,
we leave it as a commentary on the
good understanding of “Inquirer.”
T° conclude ; —We are called upon
as public agents, and as such felt wil
ling to make the above statements
of our proceedings with respect to
the small sum which fell into our
hands ; but as private individuals,
we arc altogether opposed to deal
ing in calumny and detraction, and
consequently, take our leave of “In
quirer.”
lip
M. SCARBOROUGH,
Secretary.
CUT Scurrility merits nothing but
silent • contempt. J\J g
* “ Time is money.”
t There may be some error in the cents.
FOR THE STATESMAN.
Messrs. Editors.
'I hero are situations in public, af
fairs, when silence would become
dishonorable; situations too, in which
it would be mistaken for indifference
to the measures of our rulers.
We have been apprised by the
General order of the Commandt r in
Chief—“ that he considers it impos
sible to bo “indifferent to the crisis
iu which the country finds itself”.—
With an admonition proceeding from
so high an authority, of such solemn
import, sounding in our ears—-ii be
hooves the people to look around
them, to prepare for the approach
ing conflict, and determine while yet
the exercise of their judgment is left
them, whether they are ready to sa
crifice the interests of their country
and the blessings ol their Union, up
on the altar of rebclion, raised by a
governor, to propitiate his angry feel
ings—to satisfy his thurst for revenge,
or to gratify a guilty ambition.
There is a speck in the political
horizon which portends an approach
ing commotion : an unusual stillness
pervades the surrounding atmos
phere which cannot but excite the
alarm of every lover <>f bis country.
He, who cherishes the preserva
tion of our union, and whose safety
is the object of his evening vigils
and morning orisons, cannot remain
an indifferent spectator of these om
inous appearances. It lias alrea
dy been announced in the strongest
language, by those presses in the
confidence of (bo Chief Magistrate,!
that as certain as the Ist of Septcm
her arrives, it is his unbending pur
pose to take possession of the land ; j
no matter what course the national
Government m: v pursue in relation
to the treaty ; no matter what con
ciliations may be offered, or what
compromises may take place , the j
land he will have, regardless of con-i
sequences. And Ifas it come to this 1
are the people prepared to acquicsc
in the dreadful notes of preparation ;
| the classing of the militia—the at
tempt in general orders to arouse a
1 kindred feeling in tlie generals of di
j vision and brigade ; and with a calm
indifference, see the first fatal blow
given, which severs the cord that
binds our union together ? Is
there no warning voice, to awaken
the people front their 1< thargio siinn
h,-r< 1
li 1 we re in the confidence of this
modern Ca-sar, I would for the sake
of my country, represent to him the
aw ful responsibility he has assumed.
1 would warn him of the dreadful
consequences which would follow
Iron! the attempted accomplishment
of his meditated scheme. I w ould
intreat him to forego his purpose. In
the honest sincerity of my heart, I
would address him thus—
Sir, It is the distinguishing trait
in the character of this people, to
place an unreserved confidence ia the
wisdom and political .ntegritv of the r
rulers—To this trait, you are indebted
for vour re election to the office vou
now hold, unwilling to believe that
you could so far forget w hat was due
to them as well as the dignify of
vour station, as seriously to meditate
a rupture with the General Govern
ment ; the intemper.-nee which had
characterized your intercourse with
the President was therefore ntiribu
t'-d to a momentary excitement,
"hich the infirmity of your nature
could not control hut which it was
loudly believed your cooler judgment
and calmer feelings would condemn.
In the development of subsequent
events it is manifest, that your
frequent ebuhtions and passion in
your correspondence, and your offi
cial messages, were not the result
merely ol temporary excitement of
feeling, but of a settled hostility
against the government of the union.
—and we are every day approxima
ting nearer to that awful crisis darkly
hinted at in your general orders—a
crisis, horrible to conceive, and
dreadful to contemplate-If it be your
purpose to hasten tlie approach of
such a crisis—O ! stay your hand—
plunge not into the Rubicon—and
posterity will bless you, but pass
once that sacred boundary.—Let
either success or defeat attend your
elforts-obsequieus minions may,with
dissembling sorrow* surround your
dying couch—iimeval pomp may at
tend your cerements to their last
resting place—the green cypress
may shade your grave—the laurel,
may entwine its graceful foliage
around the monumental pillar “which
sustains the storied marble" but the
curses ot a succeeding generation
will rest upon your tomb.
JUVENAL.
A GREAT PRINCE IS DEM)
The Emperor ol Russia—the gen
erous and magnanimous Alexander
will leave a long rememberance of
his reign and of liis noble qualities.
—The elevation of iiis policy, is
universally known. His loss will
be deeply felt.— " Paris, Dec. 18.
4 he Alabama Journal thus introduces the
Special Message of the Governor, to the
Legislature of that state.
i he Special .Message of Governor
.Murphy to the Legislature on the
subject of our Indian relations, which
we have hitherto been prevented
from publishing for want of room, is
a document of no common merit.
What a striking contrast does this
Message form to that of a Governor
of a neighbouring State on a like
subject. While the latter resembles
the freaks ot a ma’d man “casting
firebrands, arrows and death,” the
former takes a view ol the subject
in the calm light of mild philosophy.
The latter seems to he the offspring
ot selfishness and anger, while flip
former breathes a spirit of candour,
liberality and philanthropy. Which
of these productions displays the
most sound political wisdom, it is not
difficult to dotermine.
We have been peculiarly fortunate
thus far in our Gover, nrs Instead
of endeavoring to fan the dame oi
party spirit, they heve, without ex
ception, u»ed their influence to con
ciliate conflicting interests and feel
ings. “ Blessed arc ti e peace ma
kers.’’ The happy effects of such
prudence in our rulers, is perceptible
in society. Wiiat would have been
our situation, assembled as we arc
from all parts of the United States,
and Irom the different kingdoms of
Europe, and ltringing with us our
peculiar partialities and
had the angry spirits, which now
reign in Georgia and Kentucky di
rected the councils of Alabama. The
answer is plain.
From th-: National Journal.
The National Intelligencer of the
2utli ult. (Contained an article of a
very singular import, upon the sup
position that anew Treaty will be
formed and ratified with the Creek
Indians, by which they will consent
to vacate all the lands ceded bv the
Treaty of the 12th of February last,
“ except a strip beyond the Chata
hooche, comprising, perhaps, one
eighth of the whole session.” The
Editors of that print remark that
there will remain, “as a subject of
dispute, one eighth of the land upon
which a writ of ejectment, (orwlmt
levcr other name the process may gc
by,) may be tried to determine the
validity of the title, which Georgia
claims under the Treaty of February
last, to have acquired to the tt-hvl
land which that Treaty professes to
code.” Wc do not undertake to
speak as to tire nature of any new
Treaty. A short lapse of time will
doubtless disclose the particulars,
which, wo trust, will bo .-atisfactory
t" the Union. But it is apparent b
common sense, that if another Treaty
shall have been made with the ex
ception es any portion of the lands
included in the provisions of the pre
vious Treaty, the new compact with
the Creeks, must, to the extent of
the exception, modify, and so far an
nul the old one. In that case, it is
difficult to comprehend what ground
will remain for sustaining a writ of
ejectment, under the former Treaty,
or any other process. Against whom
w ill the action be brought 1 Against
the Indians 1 They will be protect
ed by tlie new Treaty. The United
States 2 They have never been in
possession of the lands. The idea
of bringing an Indian nation into a
court of the United States, upon a
writ ot ejectment, or otherwise, is
certainly anew conceit, especially
as no Indian Tribe is held to he with
in the jurisdiction of our courts, lr
is rather a novelty too, that a de
funct provision of an altered Treaty
should afford a right of litigation ;
.and that a convention to adjust a
dispute, should leave the very thing
disputed, as the Intelligencer avers.
“ a subject of dispute.”
A letter from Annapolis, publish
cd in the Baltimore American, con
tains the following gratifying intelli
gence :
"f congratulate your city upon
a decision made this day by the Com
mittee on Internal Improvements—
they have, with unprecedented
unanimity, agreed to report in fa
vour of subscribing £1,000,000 to
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal ;
£500,000 to a lateral Canal, or Rail
Road to Baltimore ; £500,000 to the
Susquehanna Canal, provided Balti
more, within two years, agrees to ac •
cept that charter ; and if she de
clines this, in lieu thereof, they pro
pose to grant her £IOO,OOO lor the
improvement of the bed of the Su--
quehnnna.
They will also advise the appoint
ment of a Board of Public Works, to
locate the lateral Canal or Rail Road
from Baltim* re to the !’• toniuc."
The surplus water in the Erie Ca
nal lias been lot by tho Commission
ers to individuals, for private, use
At Black Rock, a rent of £3,t00 per
annum was obtained at auction for
the privilege. At other places, on
the middle and western section*,
similar leases of water-rights were
made.
The Vermont Journal states that
eight hundred tons of copperas have
been manufactured at the mines, in
Stafford, the past year : yielding a
net profit of 25,000‘dollars’.
RHOE, &. CO. Press Maker!*
• and Printers’ Joiners, New-
York, keep on hand, and furnish at
(he shortest notice, the following ar
ticles :
Mathew Smith’s patent Stereotype
Blocks—P. Smith’s patent Printing
Presses, & Notarial Presses—Brown’s
[•atent Standing Presses—Hoc & Co’s,
patent Copying Presses—('opper
plate Presses—Saddlers’ Presses—
Bigelow’s patent Ruling Machine—
Do. patent Bookbinders’ Plough—
Bookbinders’ and Carders’ Shears—-
Standing Racks for Cases—Yenman’s
Chases and Composing .Sticks
Stands and Cases—lmposing Stones
and Frames—Brass Rule, double and
single, and Column Rules —Iron and
brass Sidr and Foot Sticks—Wash
ing and Wetting Troughs—Quoins,
Mallets, Plaincrsnnd Shooting Sticks
—Peels—Lev and Pick Brushes—
Parchment—Steel and Iron Points,
with and without springs—Galleys of
all -izis, slice and plain—Do. with
brass bottom Letter, Paper, and
Press Boards —Beale board —Slice p
foots—Ball-stocks and Skins—Saws,
and Saw Boxes—Page Cord-'—Bod
kin-—Candlesticks and Snuffers—
Furniture of all kinds —Rollers—
Second hand Rnmnge Presses.
Macon bank stock. —a
subscription will bo opened on
the first Monday in March next, at
10 o’clock A. M., at the store of Wy
lcySc Baxter in the town ofMilledgxi
ville, for 300 shares, of SIOO each,
of stock in the Bank of Macon. The
subscription will be kept open 30
days, within which time any person
being a citizen of the United States,
or anv partnership or firm composed
of citizens of the United States, may
subscribe for any number not exceed
ing 100 shares. And any person or
copartnership, as before mentioned,
may. after the 30 days, subscribe for
any number of shares not previously
taken Five per cent, on each share
will be required to be paid at the time
of subscribing, in gold or silver coin,
or in bills of the Bank of the United
States, or any of its Branches then at
par. Bv a resolution of the Directors,
the’next call will not be made until
the first Monday in June next; which
will be all that will be required during
the year.
TOMLINSON FORT,
LITTLETON ATKINSON,
TIIOS. IV. BAXTER.
MilWgeville, 13th Feb. 1826. 3t 9
NOTICE.
WILL BE SOI D, on the first
Tuesday in March, at Law
renceville, Gwinnett county, one
Tract of Land, in said county, con
taining 250 acres, in the fifth district,
No 92, as the property of Alexander
E. Beale, der’d, and sold by consent
ol legatees Terms made known on
the dav.
TIIOS. E. BEALE,
Jtnmi far legatees.'
Feb G 3t9
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