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Message of the Governor of Maryland.
We extract from the Baltimore American the
subjoined carefully prepared syuopisis of the Mes
sage of the Governor ot Maryland :
The Message opens with an acknowledgment
of gratitude to God for the continuance of all those
special blessings which, as a Nation and a State,
we have enjoyed almost uninterruptedly from the
beginning. Fence witii all the world, and a per
fect contentment at home, are the choicest tempo
ral gifts which the Divine Munificence can bestow
on a people.
The necessity of defining and euiarging certain
powers of the Executive, in reference to the crimi
nal law’s of the State, are again strongly urged.
Power, bethinks, should be expressly conferred
upon the Executive to grant conditional pardons in
ali cases, as ho is now authorized to do in cases of
capital punishment. Cases are cited, where pri
soners are under longer sentence for common lar
ceny than others for the commission of the worst
crimes known to the law —caused by the technical
rule of law which supposed the commission of as
many distinct offences as there wore owners of the
property stolen. In this connexion a careful re
vision of ilie criminal code is also urged.
The present mode of conducting executions in
public is strongly condemned, giving use, as they
do, “to scenes of callous and profane debauchery,
which would disgrace a barbarous nation.” The
Governor thinks “it would bo better to abolish
capital punishment altogether, than to continue
the present barbarous system.”
A concise statement of the financial affairs of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is given, showing con
siderable improvement during the past year, not
withstanding the damage and delay caused by low
water and defects in dams Nos. 4 and 5.
The Governor reviews the report of the Presi
dent of the Baltimore and Susquehanna Railroad
Company at considerable length, as well as the
memorial presented by the Company at the last
session, urging the State either to retire from its
position its a preferred creditor, place itself in the
position of a simple stockholder, or consent to a
sale of its interest in the road. Whilst concern
ing that a more liberal and comprehensive scale of
arrangement should be adopted for the future, in
order “t hat the road may be amply prepared for the
enlarged trade which its extensive connections
will develop and naturally direct towards it,” he
opposes the two lust propositions of the Company
as impolitic and unconstitutional, and should it be
determined that the prospects of the road and the
public welfare require the acceptance of one ot the
three propositions, he recommends the first—the
retiring of the State from its position as a pre
ferred creditor—as less obnoxious to constitutional
objection than the second, and as more conducive
to the interests of the State than the third.
The business and financial affairs of the Haiti
more and Ohio Railroad are comprehensively sta
ted. and are considered as unmistakably ‘ fore
shadowing the gratifying results which time must
develop. The Governor “is at a loss to conceive
bow d übts can be entertained by any reflecting
man, of the ultimate and early triumph of this
work.” Making the most liberal allowance for all
competition, the opinion is expressed that two
tracks, ten years hence, will not more than suffice
for the proper accommodation of its trade and tra
vel. When relieved from its dependence on the
uncertainty of the Ohio river, by the early com
pletion ot its Western connections* its profits will
be commensurate with the magnitude of its opera
tions.
Tue Susquehanna and Tide Water Canal Compa
nies have paid to the State during the year the
sum of $67,100, and there is every reason to be
lieve they will continue punctually to meet their
current interest in all the future.
The indirect revenues of the State are represent
ed to be in a sound condition, as are also its gene
ra! finances, none of the injurious consequences
predicted from a reduction of taxes have been ex
perienced during the year. The indirect revenues
have increased during the year $9,094 in the city,
and $27,»40 in the whole State. The actual sur
pltis revenue for the year is shown to be $926,429,
after pay ing $673,371 for interest on the public
debt, and $352,170 for all other purposes. This is
undoubtedly a most gratifying result, in view of
the reduction of 40 per centum in the rate of taxa
tion.
_ The new assessment fixes the taxable basis at
$221,248,660 which is an increase of $68,462,081
on the taxable basis of 1352.
fiie sinking fund is now a little over $300,000,-
<r>' \ having been increased during the past year to
1 e Governor urges the abolishment of the
stamp tax and shows that the revenue from this
source during the past year was $66,055.53, of
which $17,826.40, were “levied upon the credit
and commercial energies of tie city of Baltimore.”
Eor f he instruction of the blind daring the year,
$2,111.9 . have been expended, and $2,273.40 for
the Deaf and Dumb.
The Governor gives a synoptical review of the
report of the Bo.rd of D rectors of the Maryland
Penitentiary. Whatever legislation may be neces
sary to give warrant for the enlargement of the
dormitories of the institution, is earnestly recom
mended.
Regret is expressed that the Legislature has
heretofore persisted in refusing to grant to the
Effuse of Refuge the necessary means for its early
completion, thus depriving the counties of all par
ticipation in its benefits, and rendering it a purely
local institution.
Th 3 message recommends to the liberality and
fostering care of the Legislature, the Hospital for
the Insane ; urges the adoption of a law for the
regulation of the hours of labor in factories and
pu hi- .vork-hops; and as the Great Seal of the
State is much worn, he recommends that a new
one with the arms of the State, in place of the pre
sent unmeaning device, be provided.
The Governor concludes his message with an ap
propriate allusion to the fact that he will in a few
days exchange his present duties for the more de
sirable avocations of private life, ackdowledging
his obligations and gratitude to his fellow-citizens
for the honors they have conferred upon him.
The Pardoning Power.—We are glad to see
that a bill has been introduced into the House of
Representatives, by Mr. Dabney of' Gordon, to
amend the 2d Article of the Gonstiution, in such
manner as to limit the pardoning jiower of the
Legislature to a two-thirds vote. Wo hope, for
the reputation of the Legislature itself, that this
bill, or one eli'evting the same object, will pass
during the present session. The good of society
throughout the state demands that some effective
step- be taken to check the pernicious tendency of
the Legislative Department of the Government to
usurp the function of the Judiciary. The whole
history of legislative action in Georgia, in respect
to the pardon of criminals, has been a repeated
abrogation of the action of the Courts. This has
been so continued and invariable that the judicial
tribunals, in criminal matters, are fast coming to
be regarded as a kind of “legal fiction” of little or
no practical utility. It seems to us there is some
thing radically wrong in the present arrangement.
It seems to us that it was the intention of the fra
mers of the government, in dividing it into three
distinctive branches, that each department should
have its own legitimate sphere ot operations—that
within its own sphere each should have and exer
cise a positive power—that the powers of neither
should be invaded or incroached upon by the
other —that when either department usurps the
functions of another, so far it oversteps tho limits
of its own power end disorganization by tramp
ling upon a fundamental republican principle
that underlie* the structure of government. - Ac
cording to the present state of things, in criminal
affairs, the action of the courts is simply a preli
minaryevjjui m vtion preparatory to the final trial
by t :.e l. riduture. The Legislature thus const!
tmes uscit the real Judiciary. Experience has
proved tie impolicy of a longer continuance of this
power mi s present shape i u t he hands of the Le
gislature, itud the interest and welfare of the
entire community require that it either he re
moved lrom that branch altogether, or bo mate
rially restricted.— Atlanta Intelligence) ■. "
From Texas.—Mexicans report that the Indians
lately crossed the Rio Grande about thirty miles
below Laredo, went down the river sonic forty
miles, killing people and taking all the horses.
They then turned out to the ranch of San Antonia
Viejo, passed up by the Gato, where they killed
some citizens and drove off' all their animals.
The San Antonio Western Texan, of the 29th
nit., has the following item:
Wilkins, who was scalped and stabbed a short
time since by a party of Indians, near the Attas
cosa, was brought into town on Saturday last. He
is under the charge of Dr. Herff, who ‘ entertains
strong Lopes ol his recovery.
Northern Aspect of Affairs.— On Saturday
last we had the heaviest fall of Bleet known in
this section for several years. It continued, with
out intermission, the whole day, till about dusk,
when it turned into snow, which, falling upon the
sheet of ice that completely covered the ground,
accumulated to the depth of six inches by Sunday
morning, which proved beautifully clear. Al
though the sun shone without a cloud till Tues
day evening, and from then till Wednesday night
it rained incessantly, jet up to a late hour last
night, all creation around us wore the tatters of
its snowy mantle.— DaUon Times. <
SOLI II ER N Ct! LT I V ATO H.
Opinions of the Press.
Southern Cultivator.—This is a monthly peri
odical well known for its devotion to the advance
ment of Southern Agriculture. It. is one ot tho
cheapest, most useful, and at tho same time inter
esting of onr periodicals ; it cannot bo too widely
circulated ; we recommend all to subscribe for it.
Published by W. S. Jones, Augusta, Ga., at the
low price of $1 a year.— St. Augustine “ Ancient
City.
The Southern Cultivator.— This Journal is
devoted exclusively to the improvement or
Southern Agriculture, Horticulture, Stock Breed
ing, Poultry, General Farm Economy, Ac., and is
from time to time, illustrated with elegant engra
vings. It is edited by Daniel Lee, M. D-, and I).
Redmond. This is known to our readers, as one
of tho best Journals in tho South. Term- $1 per
annum. Address Win. S. Jones, Publisher,
Augusta, Georgia. —Loudon {linn.) Free 1 ress.
Agricultural Journals. —Wo have received the
first No. of tho 12th volume of the Southern Cul
tivator published at Augusta, Ga,, by V\ m. S.
Jones, and edited with much ability by Dr. 1). Lee,
and D. Redmond. With this number the pub
lisher sends to his subscribers the substance of
Guenon’s celobrated method of detecting good
milch cows from those which are inferior. The
article is accompanied by a sheet containing 7o il
lustrations of tho method referred to. Without
alluding to the largo amount of other valuable mat
ter for the Planter and Gardener, wo consider this
article and the accompanying illustrations worth
five tiuiqp tho amount of the subscription price to
the Cultivator. Send on your dollar to the pub
lisher and procure both.— Columbus Enquirer.
Southern Cultivator.— Daniel Lee, M. D,, and
D. Redmond, editors. Wm.S. Jones, publisher,
Augusta Ga.
With the January number, commences the 12tu
volume of this excellent work, added to the many
excellent articles this number contains, relative to
plantation economy, tho miscellany and editorial—
horticultural and agricultural, there is a large illus
trated sheet or table, styled a Mirror, by which, as
we understand it, one can look straight into the
milching qualities of the cow without tho least dis
ficuity, thereby utterly avoiding tho too often dan
gerous experiment of suffering from what might
be termed, “buying a pig in the poke.” If the
truth ol this lately discovered (or lately brought
before our knowledge) science, we cannot speak
further, than that we have heard those who have
thoroughly tested it say, that it is beyend a doubt,
a criterion that seldom or never fails. You who
have the least milk of human kindness in your
breasts for suffering humanity, and “all young
children,” improve tho breeds of your milch cows
until our lanlords can afford to give us the pure
liquid unadulterated with chalk and rain water.—
Savannah Journal
The Southern Cultivator.— This valuable agri
cultural work, tor January has been received. It
is replete with interesting and instructive matter
on the important subjects that como within the
scope ofits attention. The present number com
mences a new volume, and affords a convenient
occasion for those who do not already take it to
send in their names to the publisher, Wm.S.
Jones, Augusta, Ga. Terms one dollar per an
num iu advance.— Atlanta Intelligencer.
Southern Cultivator.— The number beginning
tho twelfth volume of this excellent agricultural
journal is before us, and we cannot but feel uroud
that tho publishers are rea’izing a patronage to
justify its continuance. It is a justly practical
southern journal, and it is eminently adapted to
tho wants and improvement of t*hc farmers,
and wo wish it a wule circulation, long life, and
great usefulness. Published at #1 per annum,
bv Wm.S. Jone«, Augusta, Ga.— Madison Family
1 'ls i tor.
Awful Tragedy in Sumter County.— A gentle
man of high respectability, of Sumter county, has
sent us tho following details ot a bloody transac
tion which took place iu that county, ou* Saturday
last :
Ameriocs, Jan. 9,1854.
Editor 'f the Georgia Civizen; —Our county was,
on last Saturday, the theatre of a most awful trage
dy, resulting in the death of two men, bv one and
the same person. The two men killed, *(\\ illiams
and Johnson,) were near neighbors to a man
named Engrain, with whom they were at variance
and enmity, arising from some previous difficulty
of several months standing. From facts c >ming to
light, since the killing, it appears, that Engrarn
had been expecting an attack, and had purposely
avoided coming in contact with them ; but on last
Saturday, tho three met at a mill and Engram's
son (about thirteen years old)overheard a conver
sation, between Williams anil Johnson, in which
threats wore made, either to whip or kill his fa
ther before night. This was communicated to Eu
gram by liis sou.
Williams and Johnson, however, left the mill
without making any attack, and alter going about
three miles, were overtaken by Engrarn. Johnson
was standing in the road by the side of his horse
cart, and Williams behind a large pine, immedi
ately on the road side; and upon Engram’s attempt
ing to pass, Williams steeped out with his rifle in
his hand, and caught the bridal of Engram’s horse
remarking at the same time, “now, d- n you,
we’U have it. Engrain having his double-barrel
shot gun by him, immediately fired, and lodged
the entire contents in William’s breast. Upon
which Johnson, who was some four or five paces in
advance of Williams, commenced advancing to
wards Engrarn, when, immediately, he was fired
upon by Engrarn, receiving thirteen buck-shot in
the right breast, killing him almost instantly.
There was no one present but the panics and
Engiaril’s son, at the time ot killing. Engrarn
gave notice to the neighbors of the act he had
committed. The circumstances as 1 have stated
them, were the statements made by Engrarn and
his son. T. M. F.
The Army and .\avy of England.
The English regular troops who are on service
j in the United Kingdom consists,in round numbers,
of 8200 cavalry and 55,000 infantry and artillery.
The condition of the men have been much im
proved within the last few years by the introduc
tion of rewards for good conduct; of barrack li
cense; of schools, both for children and adults:
and various other minor improvements.
Besides the above force, it is estimated that a
corps of 65,000 active and zealous young men will
before long bo sufficiently trained to act with effect
in conjunction with the troops of the line and ar
tilery, and 14,000 others arc in training to act with
the cavalry. These troops of yeomanry and militia
added to 16,000 enrolled pensioners, all old and
experienced soldiers, form an available defensive
force, in Great Britain and Ireland, 0f22,000 caval
ry and horse artillery, and 136,000 infantry and ar
tillery.
But it is upon her fleet that England mainly ro
bes for successful resistance to an attempt at
foreign invasion, and especially upon her steam
marine. In 1834 the English navy possessed only
16 steamers of all denominations. In 1853 there
are about 170 steam vessi Is, of a gross nominal
power of 45,500 horses. This nominal horse pow
er, however, is not to be taken as an index of their
actual horse power—as, for example, the engines
of the Agamcmmou, nominally of 600, really work
to more than 2,000 horse power.
The great want of the English navy, in case of
an invasion of war, would be that of sailors. A
recent report of a committee of naval officers states
that no more than 21,000 available seamen are to be
found in tho United Kingdom at any onetime;
and at the same time there are 53,600 who are pro
tected from compulsory service, and have hitherto
preferred sailing in merchant ships to entering the
service of Her Majesty. Within a few months
orders have passed holding out stronger induce
ments for sailors to enlist, I 'and it is thought that
this evil is in a fairway to be remedied. An act
was passed during the late session empowering
the Admiralty to raise 10,000 men from among the
sea-faring population, to be termed the “Naval
Coast Volunteers.” These men are to be entered
for five years, to receive a bounty of £6 per man,
and the pay of able seamen while serving. They
are to be trained and exercised within fifty leagues
of the coast for a period of 28 days every year, and
upon being called into active war service may be
employed 100 leagues from the kingdom. They
are to be exempt from all other service. This mea
sure, with an extension of the term of service In
the navy, will, it is believed, have the desired ef
fect, and place the country in a position that on any
sudden or unforseen emergency England will be
able to maun a fleet in as short a time as any of her
neighbors. —Boston Jour.
Female Society.
No society is more profitable, because none more
refining and provocative of virtue, than that of a
refined and sensible woman. God enshrined pe
culiar goodness in the form of woman, that her
beauty might win, her gentle voice invite, and the
desire of her favor persuade men’s souls to leave
the path of sinful strife fqr the ways of pleasant
ness and peace. But when woman falls from her
blessed e ninence, and sinks the guardian and the
cherisher of pure and rational enjoyments into the
vam coquetteand flattered idolater of fashion, she
is unworthy 0 f an honorable man’s admiration.
Beauty is then but a pest :
A c?U» typlaythiDg:
. honor the chivalrous deference which is paid
w i 1 ?’ 1 * WC T n \ 11 P r °ves that our men
knowhow to respect virtue and pure affection, and
that our women are worthy of such respect Yet
women should be something more than mere
women to win us to their society. To be our com
panions, they should be fitted to be our friends •
to rule our hearts, they should be deserving the
approbation of our minds. There are many such
aud that there are not more is rather the fault of
our own sex than their own ; and despite all the
unwomanly scandals that have been thrown upon
them, in prose and verse, they would rather share
in the rational conversation of men of sense, than
listen to the silly compliments of fools; and a man
dishonors them, as well as disgraces himself, when
be seeks their circle for idle past time, and not the
improvement of his mind and the elevation of his
heart.
Cjprade & SfcntineL
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA^
SIISDAV HOUKINQ JAN’Y 15, 1854.
SS' The Northern Mail failed yesterday be
oud Charleston.
Destructive Fire.
About 2 o’clock Saturday morning, a fire broke
out in the Livery Stable on Ellis street, occupied by
W m. A. McConnell, which was speedily consumed.
Tho dwelling-house of the same gentleman, on
Greene-streot, iutho rear, was in eminent danger
for some time, but was saved by groat exertion.
This property was owned byß. H. Warren, Esq.,
and insured to the amount of $4,400.
Erom the stable of Mr. McConnell, tho flames
extended eastwardly to the corner of Washington
street, and up Washington towards Greene-street,
consuming in their path tho single dwelling-house
and store, occupied by George Wellauek, aud
owned by E. Tischkr, (insured for S6OO ;) a large
two story house, corner of Washington and Ellis
street , owned by tho estate of the late H. Meal
ing, (insured for $2,800,) and occupied by George
Johnson as a Boarding House and Store ; and tho
new dwelling-house on Washington-street, owned
by Dr. Josejui A. Eve, and occupied by Dr.
Walton ; upon which, we regret to learn, thero
was no insurance. Tho stable of Dr. Eve was also
consumed, (no insurance,) and hero, fortunately,
the flames were arrested. It was found, however,
that the wind had carried the sparks and burning
cinders across towards Broad-street, sotting Are to
a largo dwelling-house on tho north side of Ellis
street, owned by Mr. Jas. Hubbard. This build
ing was also entirely consumed. Insured for SSOO.
When the alarm was first given, tho wind was
blowing strongly, and great fears were entertained
that the conflagration could riot be controlled.
Fortunately however, the wind lulled soon after
the fire broke out, aud by tho great exertions of
our energetic Fire Department, aided very effi
ciently by our Hamburg neighbors and the power
ful vv atcr Engine of Mr. C. A. Plait, tho ravages
of tho destructive element were kept within tho
bounds indicated above.
The wbolo loss of property may bo safely esti
mated at from $15,000 to $20,000, upon which
there was, bo far as wo can learn, but from SB,OOO
to SO,OOO insurance.
We regret to learn that, in addition to the loss
ol much other valuable property in the stable of
Mr. McConnell, live horses and one mule were
burned to death—all efforts to save them being in*
effectual, so rapid was the spread of the flames.
i ftFayette Course.
The regular annual meeting over this course
closed yesterday, with a match between Highlander
and Frank Irtin, and the regular race for tho
Jockey Club Purse, the best three in five. The
day was fine, one of tlio most delightful of tho
season, and the attendance larger than any pre
vious day of the meeting.
In tho contest between Highlander and Frank
h '-in , the former had tho call, and three to one was
very freely offered, with but few takers, except for
small amounts. We hoard of only one bet as
large as a thousand dollars—in which Highlander
was backed by three thousand to one. Tho result
was considered so certain, that only those who
could be tempted by large odds, could be induced
to risk their money on Frank, and they, seemed
never to have ascertained or thought that large
odds could not affect results. They were, how
ever in '•'• for a flyer."
Previous to the hour of starting, they appeared
upon tho track and were inspected by their
friends, who we believe universally regarded them
in fine condition—nothing amiss with either.
They wore saddled and started for the first heat;
Highland, r having the inside track, took tho lead
and kept it throughout the two miles. Indeed
if was a mere trailing race, Highalnder’s jockey
conscious of the superiorly of his steed, seemed
disposed to indulge Frank in keeping at a respect
ful distance in the rear, a position which the latter
i could not change. It was very apparent that
j IP rhlander was at no time put up to his work,
j and he came to the stand an easy winner in Bm.
50s.
After this display of speed, Frank had no back
ers on any terms, all considering the race as vir
tually settled. At the proper time they wore nn
: der way in the second heat. Frank now led off,
his competitor training with great easo aftor him
j for tho first mile, when betook up the running,
and in the first quarter of the second mile chal
lenged lor the lead and dashed forward to the po
sition with the greatest apparent ease, which he
maintained to the stand, winning the heat in 3m.
50s.
We have seldom seen a race, except that of
Compromise and Highlander, on Monday, in
which expectation had been at all excited, so poor
ly contested as this. Highlander was not made to
run over any part of tho ground.
Wo recapitulate:
Highlander ....1 1
Frank Irvin 2 2
Time, Bm. 50s. —Bm. 50s.
Much anxiety was now felt to witness the con
test between the colts, in that most trying, to the
speed and bottom of a horse, of all races, the best
three in live. They were soon paraded and close
ly inspected by all classes, and each formed his
own opinion of tho probabio result. It may be
truly said that all were favorites with some, but
Medona, and llariuson’s filly were most generally
admired, and the knowing ones, backed one or
both freely against the field, or a “ named nag,” in
all sorts of bets. Indeed, it may be said that the
betting was “ all sorts," but the odds decidedly in
favor of Medona and tho Harrison filly, and be
fore the start the interest in the result became
very general and great.
At the tap they were off, at a cracking pace,
Puryear’s first, Medona second, Harrison third,
and Carter fourth. It was a dashing race, in
which all kept well up together, and the heat, for a
time, seemed to be any body’s, so close were they
Medona had, however, taken the lead early in the
contest, and led tho dance, her competitors keep
ing her fully up to her work. She, however, win
the heat, beating Puryear’s Colt by a length, Car
ter’s making a good third, and Harrison’s last.
This was thought little of, as the impression was
that the latter had not run for the heat. Time,
I minute 51 seconds.
The result of this heat gave tho backers of Me
dona great confidence, and they were very anxious
to increase their investments, and hots wore freely
offered that sho would win tho next heat, and the
race at odds ; but the fielders were rather timid,
and tho amount laid was not large.
The drum taps, and they are all dashing off in
tho second heat, Ilariison’s filly by a powerful
burst of speed, taking the load, and running right
off from tho whole party, opening a wide gap,
which induced all to think for a moment that
the heat was hers, certain. Her triumph
was short, as Medona, not content with her
position, challenged at the half-mile post, and after
a most beautiful and stirring contest, drew out
ahead.
Tho jockey of I’uryear’s colt seeing that the
Boston filly was unequal to the contest, with the
beautiful Medona, now put in for the heat, but tho
Maid had the heels of him, and beat him home
about a length, Harrison third, and Carter fourth.
Time, I minute 53 seconds.
The friends of Medona now felt fine indeed, and
some of them "put on airs," talking very loud and
betting freely two to one that Medona, who now
had two heats, would take the purse. The friends
of the Carter filly never having lost confidence in
her speed and bottom, and knowing that she had
not contended for either heat, began to indulge
high hopes that her brow might be encircled by
the wreath of victory, and they backed her quite
willingly at the odds offered. Puryear’s colt also
had his friends, who were not without hope of his
success in a race lor life; while Harrison’s was
considered out of the question.
All was now excitement and animation —every
body in suspense, and anxious to see the third
heat. Again the drum taps, and three bound off,
(the turner of Puryoar’s, in the confusion and ex
citement of tho moment, either did not under
stand or hear the word, and held on to his horse,
until the others got well under weigh, when helot
him go, but his owner promptly ordered his jockey
to bring him back, and he did not start,) apparent
ly as eager for the trial of speed as any of the
thousands of speculators—the Carter filly in the
lead, feho maintained her position most gallantly
for the first half mile, when Medona rallied for a
most desperate struggle; then came the tug of
war a ll was quiet—breathless, as they dashed on
and on ; at last Medona is seen to draw out ahead,
then wont up a monstrous shout; but the Carter
filly was not to be shakon oft thus easily ; they
turnod into the third quarter, Medona still ahead,
when another desperate contest ensued, in which
the Carter filly triumphed, and led homo amidst
shouts of applause, in 1:54. Hairison’s filly being
distanced.
This heat was not without its influence upon
tho backers of Medona, but they still hoped that
she might out last her competitor. The anxiety
was now greater than ever—it was intense. It
was a fooling of relief when they were off in the
fourth heat, in which the Carter filly led through
out, coming home in lm. 545.
The knowing ones now saw “ the handwriting
on tho wall,” and so desperate were their efforts
to hedge, that one hundred to ten was offered on
the Carter filly with scarcely a taker—Medona,
tho beautiful Medona, had now no backers on any
terms.
They both started for tho fifth and last heat—
Carter filly leading off and making a wide gap for
half a ratio, when Medona made an effort to over
take her, but sho was unequal to the task, and the
Carter filly came to the stand in the extraordinary
time of 1:52, under a strong,puli, showing that she
could easily have beaten the time of the first heat,
thus winning tho heat and race.
W 0 subjoin a summary :
Saturday Mile Heats — best three in five — Jockey
Club Pware S2OO.
b. J.Carter’s eh. f. by Ambassador, dam by Priam,
3 years old. Dress Blue 34 ill
Geo. Dillihunt’s b. f. Medona, 3 years
old, by Imp. Yorkshire, dam by
Imp. Glencoe. Dress Fancy 11 2 2 2
T. Purtbar’s b. g. 3 years old by G len
coe, dam by Bertrand. Dress
Fancy 2 2 dr.
J. Harrison’s c. f. 3 years old, Lucy
Bryant, by Boston, dam by Miner
va Anderson. Dress Fancy 4 8 dis.
Time—l:sl—l:sß—l:64—l:s4—1:52.
Correspondence of the Chronicle db Sentinel.
Georgia Legislature.
Milledgeville, Jan. 12, 1854.
Senate.
The Senate met at half-past 9 o’clock.
Mr. Green, of Pike, moved to reconsider so much
of the Journal of yesterday, as referred to the pas
sage of tho bill to charter the Dalton Railroad to
the Alabama line, and the motion was sustained.
Mr. Moore, of Lincoln, introduced a bill to make
it a Penitentiary offence of from one to three years
to keep a gambling house of any kind.
Mr. Kiug, of Sumter, introduced a bill to repeal
the Act of 1850, in relation to Writs of Certiorari.
Mr. Dabney, of Gordon, introduced a bill to cre
ate a new county from Gordon, Cass, Cherokee
and Pickens.
Mr. Stephens, of Hancock, introduced a bill to
authorise tho Justices of the Inferior Court of
Hancock county, to subscribe SIOO,OOO to the Ma
con and Warrenton Railroad.
Mr. Hull, of Clarke, Chairman of the Committee
on Banks, made a report in favor of the “Mechan
ics’ Saving Bank” of the city of Savannah, with a
capital of $250,000, and the right to commence
operations when the sum of $50,000 shall be paid
in. An amendment was offered and agreed to,
that whenever this charter shall be transferred to
any persons not citizens of this State, it shall be
forfeited.
Mr. Dunnagan, of Hall, offered an amendent,
That the stock of stockholders, shall be subject to
levy and sale.
Mr. Anderson, of Chatham, opposed this amend
ment, as a blow at the bill itself, which, if passed,
would kill it.
Mr. Hull, of Clarke, advocated the passage of the
bill without this amendment attached to it.
Gen. Williamson, of Newton, made quite a good
and an amusing speech in behalf of the bill, re
marking by the way, that if the Batik proposed to
be chartered, had been at Columbus, or Macon, or
Atlanta, ho would have had more difficulty in
regard to it.
Tho President, Mr. Stell, said, that in regard to
the Bank of Atlanta, his name as well as others,
had been named as corporators in the charter,
without his consent.
The bill was finally passed.
The bill to form a now county from Gilmer and
bnion was read, and became a subject ot some
discussion, and quite a sharp-sparring took place
between tho Senators from the two counties —tho
Senator from Union being opposed to this now
county. The bill was passed, and the Senate ad
journed.
The Senate met again in the afternoon, when
a motion was made by l>r. Smith, of Coweta, to
bring up the resolution he offered before the Le
gislature took a recess, to bring on tho Senatorial
Election.
The motion struck the Senate like a clap of thun
der, the Democratic side of the House being full,
and the other being thinner than usual.
Mr. Dunnagan, of Hall, said that this thing had
been attempted often enough without success, and
they might as well “quit.” He hoped that the
motion would be withdrawn.
Mr. Anderson, of Chatham, said that he agreed
with Mr. Dunnagan, and hoped it would be with
drawn. It had been satisfactorily determined that
a majority of the Senate are opposed to this move
ment, and if an attempt was made to override that
majority when some of them wore absent, ho would
unite with any body of men in leaving the Cham
ber.
Mr. McGehee, of Houston, said that those who
desired to leave, they could do so.
Mr. Miller, of Richmond, moved that the Senate
now adjourn. The motion was sustained by a ma
jority of two.
HOUSE.
In the House of Representatives, this morning,
Mr. McDougald, of Muscogee, made an unfavorable
report to tho bill to allow Trustees of Slaves, to
givo bail for their appearance at Court—also against
a bill to make Decisions of tho Supreme Court
uniform. He reported in favor of a bill to define
the liabilities of Railroad Companies, also in favor
of a bill to abolish imprisonment for debt, to which
Messrs. Irvin, of Wilkes, Pottle, of Warren, aud
Cleveland, of Habersham, dissented.
The bill to increase the jurisdiction of Justices
of the Peace in Lumpkin County to SSO, was read—
an amendment was offered to make the bill gen
eral over the State, which was adopted. The bill
was lost.
The bill to pay $20,000 to one of tho Banks in
Savannah, for money borrowed to pay the interest
on Central Bank Bonds, was passed. And the
House thereafter adjourned.
In the case to which I alluded yesterday morn
ing, of the murder of a young man named Ralston
by a young man named Hunt, from Baker County,
an examination was held this morning, before
two Magistrates in the Court House at Milledge
ville.
A. H. Kenan, Esq., representing the Defendant,
iutrodneed testimony to endeavor to prove that
the offence was only manslaughter and therefore
bailable, and moved to bail the prisoner, in an
able speech.
Thomas Hardeman, Esq., one of the Represen
tatives from Bibb, addressed the Court for the
prosecution in an eloquent speech, the Court was
also addressed by J. WL Duncan, Esq., for the
prosecution.
The motion to bail was refused and tho prisoner
"was regularly committed for trial.
It is understood that another effort before the
Inferior Court to-morrow, will be made.
Georgia.
Mwsissm U. 8. Senator. —A. G. Brown was
nominated on Friday, 6th inst., U. S. Senator, by
a majority of two.
Constitutional Convention.
Mr. Milleb has introduced the following bill,
providing for the call of a Convention to alter the
Constitution.
The first Monday in April next is the day speci
fied in the bill for the election of delegates to the
Convention—the election to be conducted, mana
ged, and certified under tbe same laws as are of
force in respect to elections of members of the Gen
eral Assembly. No person can be a member of
the convention who has not attained the ago of 25
years, and been an inhabitant of the State seven
years.
The remaining sections we give in full as fol
lows :
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the mem
bers of said Convention shall assemble on the first
Monday in _ after their election,
at Milledgeville, in tbe Representative Chamber
of the State House, lor the purpose of entering up
on and consummating the great objects of their
Convention, to-wit: the making of a new Consti
tution, or tbe altering and amending of the present
Constitution of the State of Georgia, (except that
the basis of representation, established by the pres
ent Constitution, shall not be changed by said
Convention, and that each county shall have one
Representative;) they shall have power to pre
scribe their own rules and forms of business and to
determine on the qualications of their own mem
bers, elect necessary officers, and make all orders,
which they may deem conducive to the furtherance
of the objects for which said Convention shall as
semble.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That it shall be
the duty of his Excellency the Governor, to give
publicity to the new Constitution, or to the altera
tions and amendments of the present Constitution,
that may be made by such Convention, and he
shall fix on tho first Monday in October next, after
the rising of said Convention, for the ratification
or rejection by the people, of such new Constitu
tion or such amendments or new articles, as may
be made to the present constitution by said con
vention, and if ratified by a majority of the voters,
who vote on the question of “ Ratification” or “ No
Ratification,” then, and in that event, the said new
constitution, or such amendments or new articles,
so made and ratified, shall be binding on tho peo
ple of this State, but not otherwise.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That so soon
as this act shall have become a law, his Excellency
the Governor be and he is hereby required to cause
it to be published in the Gazettes of this State once
a week, until the day fixed on by this act for tho
election of delegates to said convention.
Election of City Officers.
At a meeting of Council yesterday, the follow
ing officers were elected to serve for the ensuing
year:
Collector and Treasurer, John Hill.
Clerk of Council, L. L. Antont.
Bridge Keeper, F. Blodget, Jr.
City Marshal, A. C. Harbin.
Deputy Marshal, J.JB. Ramsey.
City Constables, N. A. Ford, H. A. Byrd, Wm.
W. King.
Superintendent Streets and Drains, P. Mullen.
Superintendent Water Works, Pumps, Wells
and Fire Cisterns, Wm. V. Keener.
Jailor, T. O. Heard.
Wharfinger, J. F. Turpin.
Clerk Lower Market, D. W. Calhoun.
Clerk Upper Market, W. M. Keener.
City Gas Lamp Lighter, T. A. Kunzie.
Keeper of Magazine, Mil. Pickering.
Keeper City Hall, Olivia Hargraves.
Keeper of City Clock, C. Catlin.
City Sexton, B. Abrahams.
Keeper Hospital, Dennis Joseph.
Lot Inspectors, 1. Thompson, Ist Division ; W.
H. Sykes, 2d Division.
Vendue Masters, S. C. Grenville &Co., C. E.
Gikabdey &. Co.
City Assessors, J. C. Carmichael, J. H. Mann,
Wm. E. Jackson, John Neeson.
Fire Wardens, B. Bignon, G. T. Dortig, C. A.
Platt, W. H. Goodrich.
City Watch, B. Kearnes ; Joshua King ; If. L.
Leon; V . J. Powell ; T. Jones; P. Sherron; R.
J. Robertson; J. Smith; A. Hannah; J. Clark;
D. Hopkins; E. Burks'; R. P. Spelman, Jr.; P.
Quinn; J. Pannel; F. Murray; J. H. Pool; J.
Scuily, A. C. Young ; H. Laquire.
On motion of Mr. Gardiner, tho appointment of
John Barker as Constable by the Board of Direc
tors of the Augusta Manufacturing Company, for
the Factory District, was confirmed.
Branch Mint at Dalonegah.
Mr. J. M. Patton, the Superintendent of tho
Branch Mint at Dahlonega, lias furnished the
Gohstitutlonalist the following tables, showing the
operations of this Branch from 1888 up to 1858
and its receipts and coinage during the past year.
Statement of the amount and valueof Gold Bullion receiv
ed and of coinage executed, at the Branch Mint, Dah
lonega, during tbe year ISSS :
Gross Weight. Value. Coinage Executed.
ozs. decl’s. $ c. No. pcs. $ c.
January 1,564.83 28,909.52 7,065 85,825.00
February 1,808 44 84,7>5.69 11,041 47,008 00
March 1,357.70 25,385.08 6,084 30 470 00
April 2,066.95 88 I*7 07 3.594 19 470 GO
May 2,921.83 54,565.12 12,584 62,920,00
June 2,604 45 47,816 52 11,101 55,505.00
July 1,819.25 8-3,750.19 8,893 28,858 00
August. 1,506.68 *28,020.97 4,5-0 22.500.00
September 2.204.72 40,867 47 11 574 48 209 on
October 1,589.08 29.589.46 6'261 29 500 00
November 1,980 47 36.56u.61 7 318 86 00
December .2,882,34 53.859.C6 9.2&1 4G^m
24.801.69 452.289.76
J- M. Patton, Superintendent.
U- S. Branch Mint; Dahloncgu, Ga., 6th Janua
ry, 1854.
Statement of the amount and value of Gold Bul
lion received at the U. S. Branch Mint, Dahlone
go, Ga., since its commencement, 15th January,
1838 :
Gross Weight. Value.
ounces, decimals. dollars, cts.
1888 7,462 36 141,763 47
1839 5,922 57 112,587 63
1840 *>.258 05 ...121,858 08
1841 8,184 78... 158,870 77
1842 16,607 96 323,871 54
1848 29,047 80 570,060 58
1 844 24,472 72 479,798 7u
1 84 5 25,490 27 495.682 16
4848 2-3,186 38 455,149 81
ls 4? 17,984 82 852,366 15
1848.., 17,107 11 274,472 51
1849 12,960 11 252,974 28
1850 12,785 00 245,992 01
18 °1 20,126 17 879,808 53
1852 26,040 90 476,788 83
ISo3 24,301 69 452,289 76
272,887 89 5,296,279 81
J. M. Patton, Superintendent.
branch Mint, Dahlonega, Ga., 6th Jan., 1854.
A Forunate Man.—From the report of the
Commissioner of Patents in tho matter of the pis
tol patents of Samuel Colt, of Hartford, Connecti
cut, it appears that he has already realized over
one million of dollars clear profits, and the Com
missioner estimates the profits yet to accrue
before the patent expires at over one million
more.
Revolting Theft.—While Dr. S. Carr, the at
tending physician, was leaning over the dying bed
of tho mother-in-law of a man named Biown, at
Butler, Pendleton county, Ivy., and holding her in
her dying convulsions, his pocket was picked of
his pocket-book containing SB4, which was
next day found upon the person of Brown and his
wife.
Gen. Caravajal Acquitted.—As stated in our
last, the Federal Court commenced its session here
on Monday last. The court took up the criminal
docket, first, and the trial of the fillibusters was
then proceeded with, commencing with Gen. Cara
vajal, for whom Messrs. Hale and Allen appeared
as counsel, who filed a plea in abatement, alleging
that the Grand Jury, by whom the indictment
was found, was not legal, inasmuch as it was com
posed of men, all of whom were not householders,
To this plea, tho United States Attorney demurred
but it was sustained by the Judge, and conso-
Sf 7 faen ‘ tarava;!al was acquitted.— Galvetton
\ essel Ashore.—Tho Ship Susan G. Owens,
yapt. 1 lerco from Liverpool, of and for this port,
m attempting to come in at the Ship Bar, yester
day morning—the wind being light —fell off and
went ashore on the North Breaker. The steamers
Gordon and Aid have been despatched to her as
sistance, and as the weather is moderate, it
is hoped that she may bo got off without serious
injury.
The brig Charlotte, from Halifax, previously re
ported ashore on Morris’ Island Boach, has, we
understand, eight feet of water in her hold, and
will, probably, become a total wreck.
Several Southern Coasting vessels, from Camba
heo and Ashepoo, report a hermaphrodite brig
ashore, about a mile to the Southward of Stone
Inlet, with all her spars standing.— Charleston
Courier.
Heavy Snow Storm in Mississippi.—The Mem
phis Appeal learns from Col. Isaac N. Davis of
Mississippi, that the fall of snow in Panola county
on Saturday 24th ult., covered the ground to the
depth of 8 inches. This is the heaviest snow
storm in that latitude, since the Winter of 1848
ft) Jlflgtiftir €f]f|pfii).
Charleston Market.
Saturday, Jan. 14.—Cotton.—Tho sales to-day
were 800 bales at Bto cents. Market droop
ing.
Frost.— The first really hard frost of the season
in this city was experienced last night—the weath
er, as we anticipated, having undergone a decided
ly agreeable change sines Saturday night. Wo
early this morning saw ice fully a quarter of an
inch thick, which had formed on water exposed
in tubs to the open air last night; and, indeed, we
believe we might, without much exaggeration, say
that in some places it was double tha thickness.
Tho weather all day yesterday was quite cold
enough to have warranted expebtations of this, and
grew perceptibly colder and colder towards night,
rendering the probability of such a frost, with
many, a matter of positive calculation. There is
nothing unpleasant connected with this cold, how -
ever; but rather the contrary to the snugly housed
and the actively engaged ; the atmosphere being
clear and bracing.— JV. O. Picayune, MAh.
Southern Cultivator is published at Augusta
Ga., by Wm. S. Jones, Esq., and edited by Dr.
Daniel Lee and D. Redmond, Esq. Terms one
copy one year $1 ; 6 copies $5 ; t wenty-five copies
S2O; one hundred copies sls. It is a monthly
Journal devoted exclusively to the improvement
of Southern Agriculture, <fee., &e., and is illustra
ted with numerous elegant engravings. The
Southern Cultivator should be read by every man
assuming the title of “planter.” We have not
seen a number but from which, much more than
the value of the subscription price might be glean
ed.— Cheraw (6’. U.) Gazette.
The January Elections.—As far as our infor,
mation extends, tho Union Party has been singu
larly successful in these County contests. In
Paulding, Cass and Cherokee, we have carried the
Sheriff’s election, and would, probably, have done
the same in Chattooga and Gordon, if we had
made any opposition to the present incumbents.
In both Chattooga and Gordon, wo triumphed in
the election of the Clerks. W o might have chroni
cled the same result in Floyd, but for the luke
warmness of our Union friends, —Rome Courier.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
I. O. O. F.—Washington Lodge, No. 7.—A De
gree Meeting will be held at the Lodge Room, TO-MORROW
(Monday) EVENING, at 7 o’clock.
By order of the N, G. J. N. GOW, Se Jy.
jals
£3?“ Rev. James E. Evans has arrived in the
city, and will preach in the Methodist Church, THIS
MORNING, at the usual hour. jals
A Card. The Officers and Members of the Au
gusta Independent Fire Company, 2d Division, return their
sincere thanks to Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Nehr.Dr. Ford, Messrs.
G. T. Jackson, B. F. Chew, and others, who so bountifully
supplied them with hot Coffee and refreshments, during
their exertions at the fire, on the morning of the 14th inst.
jals.lt
gagT" A Card—L. D. Lallerstedt returns his thanks
to the Firemen and Citizene of Augusta, that promptly re
moved his Furniture and extinguished the fire which oc
curred at his house on yesterday, the 14;h inst. ja!s
KIT* The Officers and Members of Vigilant En
gine Company. No. 3, return their sincere thanks to Mrs.
Hicks, Messrs. George T. Jackson, John W. Spear, Jesse
Osmond, John Weilauer, and A. Frederick,for the bounti
ful refreshments furnished them at the fire, on the morn
ing oft heJ4th inst. jais
Drs. Eve and Walton beg leave to return
their most heartfelt thanks to the Members of the different
Fire Companies, their Friends and Fellow-Citizens, for
their most daring, laborious and untiring efforts to save
their property from the destructive fire of the 14th insi.
jals
£3l'“ Notice.—The Rev. Charles B. King is expect
ed to preach in the Green-street Presbyterian Church,
TO-MORROW MORNING, at the usual hour, and at half
past 3 o’clock in the Afternoon. jal4
0?” Notice. —There will be a meeting of (he Augusta
Quoit Club, THIS DAY, at the Club Rooms, at 3 o’clock,
P.M., to revise the Constitution. A punctual attendance
i 3 requested. j a l4
USD The Regular Monthly Meeting ofthe Clinch
Rifles’ Loan Assoeiatian, takes pl>ee at the Company’s
Room, on TUESDAY EVENING, 17th inst., at 7
jal4-d3t J. FELIX McKINNE, Secy.
g3g“ Business Directory.—The undersigned, having
been appointed the Agent in Augusta, for Campbell A
Sons’ American and Foreign Commercial Advertiser and
Business Directory, (to be issued in June next,) is now pre
pared to receive subscriptions for that work, as well as
business or professional Cards for insertion in its pages ;
and will be thankful for the aid of the citizens, generally,
in his efforts to give a faithful exhibit of the Commercial,
Financial, Mercantile, Manufacturing and Professional
business relations of Augusta, for publication in that work.
jalS WM. H. PRITCHARD.
E Rags.—The highest market price paid for Cotton,
Linen and Silk RAGS. Take good care of the pennies, for
even Rags contain the elements of wealth.
WM. H. PRITCHARD,
jal2 Lower Tenement Bridge Bank Building.
iAP Augusta aud \\ aynesboro’ Railroad Notice.
—On and after Monday, the 9th inst., the Passenger
Train on the Augusta and Waynesboro’ Railroad, will
leave the Augusta Depot at 7 o’clock, A. M., connecting
with the daily Mail Trains for Savannah and Macon. The
staging on this route is now reduced to six milts, over good
road, and provided with ample Teams and Coaches for all
the travel that may present itself.
It connects at Oglethorpe, Ga., with daily Stage Lines
to Tallahassee, Fla., and Eufaula, Ala.
Through tickets to Savannah, Macon, Milledgeville,
Oglethorpe and Columbus, can be procured of
J. N. REEVES, Agent.
Portrait*.— Charles Bkrcf?, Artist from the
Aoademy of Munich, Bavaria—grateful for the encourage
ment given him the past season, informs the Ladies and
Gentlemen of Augusta and vicinity, that he has removed to
the Rooms over office of Dr. Van Voorhis’, on Mclntosh
street, two doors from Constitutionalist & Republic office,
and is prepared to furnish Portraits ofthe finest execution
hima call 0t * Ce ” Public are respectfully invited to give
Afew more Pupils in Drawing can be accommodated.
On Monday, Wednesday and Friday Afternoons, he will
be engaged, giving instructions on the Sand kills.
References. Messrs. T. Clanton, Thomas Richards, -
Gardner, jr.
Augusta South Western Plank Road
Installment No.3.—The Stockholders are hereby notified
that the third Installment of $lO per share of tbe
Augusta South Western Plank Road will be payable at
their office on MONDAY, 23d iust.
By order of the Board.
j a4 ' twtd K H. OLIVER, Treas.
Just received a Lot of SAUSAGE CUTTERS
and STUFFERS. For sale by ja4 B. F. CHEW.
839"** South Carolina Rail Road.—Clhange of
Schedule.—On and after Monday, 2d January, 1854, tha
Passenger Train will leave the Souih Carolina Rail Road
Depot at 6 o’clock and 80 minutes, A. M.
JOHN E. MARLEY.'Agent-
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 80,1868. dBl
tSf Fashionable Hats.— The newest style of Fat
and Winter HATS and CAPS.
dl7 WM. O. PRICE & CO.
Mrs. E. O. Collins has just received a new
supply of fine Embroidered Mußlin and Lace COLLARS,
SLEEVES, CHEMISETTES, VEILS and CAPS, Mourning
COLLARS, Silk and Cotton Illusion LACE, Silk and Cotton
RUCHE, Ladies’ Cashmere and Silk GLOVES.
On hand a fine assortment of BONNETS, which will bo
Bold very low for cash.
SST" Constitutionalist and Gazette Copy. jas-d*wlw
Winter Clothing.—The stock of WEARING
APPAREL, now offered to the public by WM. O. PRICE A
CO., manufactured by them and suited to this market,
which they are competent to, and do recommend to be the
best and cheapest offered in Augusta. Our stock embrace
all the outer and under Garments tor Gentlemen’s wear,
of the newest style and most fashionable make.
WM. O. PRICE & CO.,
d ‘ Drapers and Tailors.
McKinne A. Hail, Booksellers, 244 Broad.
Street, Augusta, will receive subscriptions for the “ Sslf
Instructor,’ a Monthly Journal devoted to Southern Edu
cation and the diffusion of a knowledge of the resources of
the South, as represented by the Negro, the Rail and the
Pre3s - R. W. HABERSHAM, Editor.
Charleston, S. C. 0 22-ts
SST" The efficacy ol an internal remedy in success
fully treating Rheumatic Complaints has been fully proved
by the use MORTIMORE’S RHEUMATIC COMPOUND
AND BLOOD PURIFIER, which in five years’ use has
never been known to fail eradicating this dire complaint
whether of a chronic or acute character. The testimonials
in its favor are from persons of the highest standing in the
community.
For sale by HAVILAND, RIBLEY A CO., and
WM. H. TUTT, Augusta, Ga.,
who are the agents in this city, will furnish any inquire?
with further and convincing testimony in its favor, jet}
