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THE REPORTER C. H. D, WILLINGHAM, EDITOR.. jlSPlr (tntltnlM I—Union!—Retrenchment 1-tehm! HCi GRANGE GA: Thnwilttv Momlnt, June 0, 1859. OPPOSITION i'IcketT - ' >’or Congress—Fourth District, JAMES 9. SLAUGHTER, Ok' FULTON. American Meeting in Mcriwetlier. The Aroerenn Party o( Meriwether county are re quested to meet In arecneillo, on the first Tuesday Id Judo, for the purpose of appointing delegates to the Congcisrlonal Convention to bo held at Newnan, Go. I.et tbc Opposition Rally ! We suppose that it is pretty generally known that next Tuesday is the day appoint ed, at oar meeting of the 24th tilt., Tor a meeting of the Opposition of Tfottp. It is hoped that every man who is opposed to the corrpptions of the FcilcruL Administration, and the policy of the Democratic party, will come up ou that day for counsel. Let us assemble our hosts, anil array ourselves for the strife. The Treachery of Democracy. Never since the days of tho Revolution has there been a time when the interests of this country demanded more of the true patriotism of her people than at the present time. Then, her soil was invaded by a foe whose object was to enslave our forefathers by merciless taxation and without repre- Kentution. And though the friends of free dom were greatly in tho minority the righteousness <f their cause inspired them with an enthusiasm that carried them to victory, gluvy and renown, and resulted in the establishment of our Republican Gov ernment. Rut, now, under the name and garb of National Democracy, political dem agogues and unscrupulous and wily poli ticians have perverted the principles of the government to advance their own pursunal aggrandizement and ambition, by insidious professions of love of country and the “ dear jKcjdr.” They have promised one tiling and performed another ; they have made one pro fession of faith and practiced another ; they have proclaimed one govcrmcntal policy and carried out another ; and all, too, for tho pur pose of keeping up its organization at the expense of the credulity of the people and the public treasury. The term Democrat has held a large proportion of tho people ns if by infatuation, inasmuch as it expresses “ a frOT-e?- guverib'ficjit in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of the people collectively." Thus are they infatuated by a term and misguided into the support of an organization which assumes it as their cognomen when it is the very opposite to vvliat its name signifies. Tu be a Democrat, in the minds of some people, is to be a true patriot and a friend to our form of govern ment ; but they never imagine for a moment that there is a vast difference between the literal meaning of the term and tho Demur- rucit of the present day. This view of the matter is taken as the trim one by the most of tin; Democratic party—many of whom consult the Dictionary as to the significa tion of the term mid conclude that that is suf ficient proof of the genuineness of Democra cy, without ever consulting the political record of the party iu order that they may compare the term Democracy and tiic acts of tho party so as to see whether the former represents the true character of tho latter. Mr. Buchanan and the Democratic party wput into power on the principles enunciat ed by the Cincinnati Platform. Upon these principles was the issue of the Presidential contest of 1850 made. The people support ed Mr. Buchanan with the understanding that he aDd his Administration would adhere to those principles and to tho Constitution, which they- have violated in almost every instance. The Cincinnati platform endorsed the janus-faccd Kansas-Nebraska bill—upon which the Democrats North and .South have split. The principles of that bill and the political treachery of National Democracy swindled us out of Kausas. It opposed In ternal Improvements, and tho Democracy violated that priuepie in their efforts to build tiic Pacific Rail-road. It declared that w< should bold undisputed sway over tho Gulf of Mexico ; and yet our Democratic government has permitted our National Plug to be insulted repeatedly upon its waters. It opposed the distribution of the procoeds of the Public Lands, and yet a Democratic Congress has voted a great (leal of the public lands to private corporations— such as Rail roads—to build up new States to the detriment of tiic pld. It advocated an economical administration of tho Govern ment hut what do the records of time show us? The expenditures are more immense than ever before known. The Democratic party has always had a majority in Congress j and if it was a.eouserVative, National party, and desired the yowl of the country more than Us own interests, it could have arrested such reckless extravagance as have been recently developed at Washington City— the like of which has never been known in the annals of a republican government. . With -all these violated principles before the country, is rt reasonable to. yssert that the policy of the Dcnerriitic party »> Me legislation of the people T Tho people have had no hand or voice in such legislation. They have sent men to Congress to legislate for them ; but, like traitors, they have violated every tritst confided to (hem by virtue- Of their election on the principles of the Cincinnati! Platform! Such is the Democracy of the present day ; and we would ask all intclli gent men if .the literal mening of Democracy represents tho true character of the party which assumes for its cognomen that term f Tltc leaders and office-seekers of tho Dem ocratic party have proved tivclicrous to every profession of principle they have mado ; and, yet, it is strange there are many men, pro fessing to love their country better than party, who have not tho moral courngo and boldness to dissolvo their connection witli such an organization. But wo believe that there arc yet Democrats, with nobler in stincts, who will come out from such a cor rupt party wltcn they arc fully satisfied of its foul play ; and the developments, which »re now daily being mado, will, we sincerely ami honestly believe, warn the people of their duty. Mr. Slaughter’s Announcement. Mr. Slaughter's announcement was handed in last week just ns we were going to press, which precluded any remarks of ours in refer ence to it. The announcement of Mr. Slaugh- tub was prompted by the many calls which had been made upon him to become the Oppo sition candidate for Congress in this District. There being no manifestation made in the District for a Convention, or to call out any other man, wo do nut sec any impropriety in his doing as lie lias done; and if our friends should desire a Convention we would have no hesitation in submitting Mr. Slaughter's candidacy to the consideration of such a body—knowing, ns we do, that a more able and noble defender of the Opposition could be placed in nomination. Rut our desire is, as well as that of many of our friends, that wo should not have a Convention ; but tlijit we should unite upon one man and let him come out, iintrninmc-led, by tho spontaneous voice of the party. Such is certainly tho proper course- -fur it would give a strength and juicer to our candidate that cannot be imparted by a Convention. Mr. Slaughter is a young man whose private and moral character is unimpeacha ble. Possessing an energy of mind and an indomitable will that ims enabled him to surmount every obstacle through life, lie has acquired a reputation, as a sound politician that few have acquired of riper years. This, of itself, is a certain surety of his metal.— Thrown upon his men efforts at the early age of fourteen, with a very limited education, he has acquired a knowledge of letters at tained by few men with the best advantages. A man with such a noble nmhitiun must bo respected—lie it'll! cofiitnifnfl the ’admiration of all true men. Into his bands the banner of Right imd Justice can always be commit ted with the full assurance that it will never lie furled or allowed to trail in the dust; and wo siliccrly desire, and hope that the friends of Opposition will consider his candidacy with that cool judgment which will extend to him justice and the support of the parly. Some few of our friends think Mr. Slaugh ter is too young, and not well enough known to tho people of this District. To all persons who are in the Imbit of reading the public journals of the day, lie is well and favorably known as an independent and honest thinker, lie in nn Old Line Whig ; but, like many true and noble Old Whigs, lie, in 1850, sup ported Mr. Buchanan as being the most available candidate' against Fremont in the Presidential contest. Like a true man, hav ing helped to place Mr. Buchanan in power, lie was willing to support him as long ns he proved true to the principles upon which he was elected ; but, when the President proved recreant to the principles lie lmd promised to carry out, Mr. Slaughter boldly and fear lessly denounced him, ns every true and honest man would do ; and now he stands arrayed against the perfidious Administra tion of James Buchanan, and invites the people of this District to sustain him in denouncing the policy of the Democratic party, and in supporting the principles of the Constitution, the Union, Retrenchment and Re form. .Tames 8. Slaughter, Esq. Hon. JonN J. Floyd.—Tho namo of the 11 In tho lost issue of tho ‘ La Grange Re- above gentleman, has boon suggested in con- porter,' we find the card of the above uRmed ncc ' t { on with y, e candidacy for Gubernatorial gentleman, announcing himself ns a candl- , — , t date for Congress for the 4th Congressional h - ondr8 ' We know of no man who would District. This announcement, wo presume^ nun and mote readily the strength of the was made in response to a call from a num- patty than Mr. Floyd i and wo hope he will re- bor of the most prominent members of the geive the nomination of the Opposition Con- against Mr. Buchanan’s administration, t of course expects to get the support of the enemies of the present national adminis tration. Whether no succeeds in this, time alono must .determine. Col. Gartrell wil^jfor Governor, on tho 27th ultimo. Tho con- in all probability, be the nominee of the Newnan Democratic invention by acclarmw ^ wft d , a d nominatcd at 3 0 , clock 0 m tion, and with fifteen hundred majority in Mr. Slaughter's Appointments. From a list of Ids appollitments it will be perceived that Mr. Slaughter will address tiic people of Troup at this place on Tuesday next, and at West Point on the following day ; and on Friday, the 10th he will address the people of Meriwether, at Greenville. Wo hope our friends will bear the above appointments in ndud, and give Mr. S. a fair hearing ; and wc are certain that he wjjl make a showing up of National Democracy that will be satisfactory to the Opposition ami distressing to the Democracy. We regret to sec that some few of our editorial friends are urging tho Opposition to issue a call forthwith for a Statu Conven tion. In this wc are unable to agreo with them, iiinl a vast majority of our political friends, we believe, are of the same opinion as ourselves.— Ujiton Pilot. Wo are of the number refered to by the rilot. We think it is the policy of the Opposi tion, for the reason that “ when dishonesty is to bo exposed and tho antidote to the ‘leprous distUment' which forycars has pene trated every vkln and artery of the body politic is to be'administered,” “hesitancy is worsu Own madness—for it is criminal in difference.” his favor, we think our friend Slaughter will find " Jordan a hard road to travel. That’s his business however, notours,”—Atlanta In telligencer. Wc think the Tnlelligcncer is slightly mistaken in its statement that the Dcmor, cratic majority in this District reaches 1,600. Bhown’s majority over Mr. Hill, in 1857,' was 1,010, and that of Mr. Gartrell’s over Mr. Tidwell, 1,001. Though Col. Gahtrell has such an overwhelming mnjority in his favor, it is no reason why lie should not lose it. Wc understand that ho intends to do- Know Nothings gave us the English Bill. We expect Mr. Gartrell will be held down to "facts and figures” in the present canvass, and will not be permitted to makq merely bold assertions without giving the proof. Query. If Mr. Gartrell defends the Ad> ministration in the canvass will the masses of the Democrats, who hnvo ignored it in their primary county meectings, give him their support ? Oan they do ituonsistently ? Tlie Virginia Election—A Gallant Fight. The Election news from Virginia are df tlie most cheering character. Though Mr. Gogoin is not elected, lie lias achieved a vic tory which should unnimntc every heuvt among tiie Opposition party witli the wildost enthusiasm. It will lie remembered that Wise’s majority in 1855 was something over 10,000, and tlmt Buchanan’s the following year was 29,000. But we arc happy to state tlmt, froffl present indications, although wo have not yet received the true result of tlie election, we do not believe that Letcher's majority will reach 2,000 ! The following is the latest dispatch from Vir ginia : “ Latest Dispatch. One hundred and elev en counties heard from. Letcher’s majority is thirty-live. The remaining thirty-five counties gave Vise one I hull sand four hun dred and thirty-illlm majority,” Gubernatorial Convention. We understand that tlie State Executive I'inniii.itjoe have decided to call a UopvQdjgn on the third Wednesday in July next, ive are glad that such is their determituition : and hope tliut tlie Opposition will become regularly organized by tlmt time, mid up- point full delegations to the meeting. Wc hope to see the Opposition hosts make a ally that wiil command tho udmiratioii of all conservative patriots of the State. We hope that a lull delegation will be appointed at our meeting on Tuesday next. Caught.—The negro woman, Sarah, the property of Mr. B. K. Gates, near White Sulphur Springs, who was condemned, at the February Term of tlie Superior Court of Meriwether county, in 1858, and who esctui- ed the custody of tho Sheriff, lias been fv- onptured and is now in jail at Greenville, to await the sitting of tlie next Term of tlie Superior Court, in August, when she will bp re-sentenced. Sheriff Blalock deserves much'credit for having re-arrested this woman. Slio haB been run to Louisiana or Arkansas, we for get which. SnaT Sonic of our Democratic cotempornries arc working themselves to tiic highest pitch of astonishment in consequence of Mr. Slaughter's announcement as an Opposition candidate for Congress, because lie has acted with the Democratic party. Why, good gracious ! friends, nearly all the lead ers of Democracy arc renegade Whigs, who have quit their “ first love ” of• principle to participate in tlie spoils of office, and you have been fools enough to allow them to pull you about by the nose just for the sake; of such influence. You arc a beautiful set to be throwing up such things. It illy bccomesyou to “ make faces.” Longevity.—An old and faithful slave, Joe, belonging to Mr. Joseph N. Boyd, of Hogans'- ville, in this county, died on the 20th ultumo, at tlie advanced age of one hundred and twelve years! lie retained his mental facul ties up to the day of his deatli ; and not lon ger than ten days before he died lie attended church and was in as good health ns usual tiie day before his death. Ho also retained his eyesight as perfect as in youth up to his death. Another indication of the barbarity with which slaves are treated in the South.— Horace Greeley ought to chronicle it, for the good of his cause. Onto Democratic Convention.—Tlie Demo cratic party, of Ohio, assembled in conven tion at Cincinnati, on tho third day of the session, tho 26th ult., nominated 11. P, Ranney for Governor by acclamation ; II. Whitman for Supreme Judge ; Voi.nf.y Disney for - Auditor f VV. BcSHNELCfftrStrc^eKiTyTof Stale, ;trid Jacos ^ tti xiiAnDr'for"Trcaatrrer “ Louisiana Democracy.—flAfter a throe days session at Baton Rouge, tho Democratic State Convention nominated Taos. O. Moore test was vory close ; on tho sixteenth ballot The Printer, for May, lias been received. It has been greatly improved in its mechan ical department. It is filled with the pro ceedings of tho National Typographycal Union, recently in session at. Boston, which are very interesting. Tho price of this val uable monthly is only one dollar. Dr. Badger.—Wo loam from our Atlanta exchanges that Dr. J. B. Badger, of Atlanta, and father-in-law of Mr. J. S. Slaughter, died near Alligator, Florida, on the 25th nit. fond tho National Administration, Mid esS n ^ h b ° rCaVed haV ® Byn " ho can satisfy the people that six Southern p Correspondence of the Reporter. . Letter from Mississippi. Vicksburg, Miss., May 24, 1859, Mass-meeting—Speeches of Judge Sharkey, and. others opposed to'the Slave Trade— Resolutions— Vicksburg—Over/loic. Mr. Editor :—On Saturday, May 21st, there was a mass meeting in this city. Its object was to condemn the action of thg late Soil thorn Convention, and to oppose the ro- opening of tiic African Slave Trade. lion. W. L. Sharkey, of the Supreme Court, was elected Chairman. On taking the chair,' lie made an able speech, llo showed tlmt the laws prohibiting, the African Slave Trade were, constitutional. It would be impossi ble to ever give an abstract of iiis remarks. Among other tilings, lie showed that the free introduction of Africans would be pecuniari ly disastrous to the present owners of slaves, for the value of their property would be greatly depreciated. On the other hand, the poor man would not real) that benefit which lias been prophesied ; Tor, when labor is cheap, money is correspondingly scarce, and it would be just as difficult for tlie poor man with small returns for his labors to purchase a slave for five hundred dollars, as to pay a thousand dollars when his returns are larger and money is more plentiful. Rev. Dr. C. K, Marshall, a distinguished divine, made some eloquent remarks, claim ing that the revival of the Slave Trade was wholly inexpedient, and calculated to do in jury to the South. lie thought wo ulroady had servants sufficient to cultivate the cot- 4/m luswlu, hut u-o oug-ht to have more white laborers in the mcchnnicul and manufactur ing departments. Thus the South cuuld compete with the North. I)r. Marshall would not speak as a secta rian, but would give it as his deliberate opinion, that the united Christian sentiment of tlie South would he opposed to the revi. vni of the unlawful trailic. Ho did not anticipate so much danger from Northern agitators is some feared. In tho course of time the institutions of the South would he better known, and opposition would become less rampant, Hon. Wm. C. Smedesj, nn able lawyer, and tlie President of the Southern Railroad, de livered an elaborate speech. Iiis arguments on tho constitutional question were conclu sive. It would have been a disgrace to have quoted the names of the eminent and venerable jurists of the former and present generation, in such a body as the Southern Convention. lie wondered tlmt tho late Convention should have had the audacity lo Speak for tho South. He was opposed to the opening of tho Slave Trade, because such a step would necessitate inhuman treat ment of tho Africans themselves ; because such a barbarian element would deteriorate our present slave population ; and because tlie whites would suffer detriment. If the Soutli wore over-run by a \jprdc of wild Africans, ho should prefer to emmigrate from his native land. Hon. Henry S. Foote, cx-goveruor of this State, and formerly United States Senator, reported tlie following resolutions ;— Whereas, A Convention was held in this city recently, under the name of the "'South ern Convention,” by which body a resolution was adopted, in favor of removing all exist ing legislative obstacles to.tho re-opening of the African slave trade ; and Whereas, In the progress of the debate which occurred upon said resolution, doc trines woro asserted and principles upheld, altogether repugnant to the Constitution and Laws of the Union, of a nature which, if unchecked and uncounteracted, aro calculat ed to be subversive of the public morals, discreditable to the character of tho South ern States of the confederacy, and ruinous to the causo of civil freedom ; therefore, be it Resolved, Tbat this meeting decidedly de plores and disapproves of tlie proposition to re-open the African slave trade, ns brought forward in suid Convention, and this meeting cannot but apprehend tho most injurious consequences to tho South and to tho Union from the movements now in progress, for the avowed purpose of bringing about a renewal 6f said trade. Resolved, That in the opinions of this meeting the Constitution and laws of the Union, being the snpreme law of tho land, and embodying the sovereign will of tho whole American people, the highest and most sacred duty, of a citizen, is to respect and uphold tm,id Constitution and laws, to render irjjeeent and becoming respect to those en trusted with the administration of tho'same, and that tho doctrine that said Constitution and laws may be set at naught by uny por tion of our citizens, wheresoever resident, at their own pleasure, is, in the judgment of this meeting, alike unwise, unpatriotio, and mischievous In its tendency, and should be everywhere promptly mot and effectually resisted. Resolved, That to oppose tho laws of the Union by force, and to put to death the func tionaries of the government, whilst engaged in executing them, is in the opinion of this meeting in tho highest degree improper and censurable, and that such acts, if committed, will amount to treason, and deservo the pun ishment annexed by luw to that enormous crimo. Resolved, That wo venerate tho right of trial by jury, earnestly desire that it shall remain sacred and inviolable, and cannot but regard it ns a gross calumny upon the peo ple of the South, to assert that Southern juries will everywhere bo found ready to perjure themselves by disregarding law and evidence in order to acquit ascertained felons of any grade or class. Resolved, That in the judgment of this meeting, it is wholly impracticable to effect the repeal of tho laws prohibitory of the African slave trade, and that if even such repeal could be effected, without any serious agitation of the public mind in connection therewith, tho rc-opcning of said trade would not only be undesircablc, but bo deeply ruinous to the Southern States of tho con federacy. Col. T. S. Martin followed in some pithy remarks. lie was a Democrat, but did not favor tho opening of the Slave Trade. Vicksburg is a city of considerable im portance commercially. Its trade by Rail road and by stonm boat is extensive. When tlie connecting Railroads between Montgom ery shall be completed this will be a still greater thoroughfare. It will then be the great direct route from Georgia and Alabama tu tho West. Vicksburg is subject to two drawbacks, an overflow and the yellow fever. In times of overflow many farmers arc making noth ing, their expenses are curtailed, and trade suffers, while money is scarcer. The overflow this year is more destruc tive than ever before. The water was never known to be so high. Thousands of acres are yet many feet under water. Opposite this city there is a waste of waters many miles in extent. Stock lias been drowned, fences curried away, and the damage is so great that it hardly can be calculated. K.irr.i. From tho American Citizen. North Georgia Times. The “ North Georgia Times,” published at Dalton, seems to be somewhat exorcised because the Opposition of this District are disposed to bring forward a candidate to oppose Coi. Gartrell. We are not at all surprised at this, for it is one of the cardinal principles of tlie Imposition party to en deavor to discourage everything calculated to expose the corruption and treachery of their praUlgnto lenders. Our Dalton cotem porary seems to think that because Mr. Slaughter once edited a democratic paper in Alabama, that it is absolutely outrageous for the Opposition to think of runnig him for Congress against tho “ invincible” Gar trell. Now, if Mr. Slaughter had been rais ed a modern democrat, and had followed tlie demagogues and tricksters of that party through all their cxtrnvnganee and eorrii] - tion up to tho present time, we confess that in our opinion ho would have been unfit to represent the people of this or any other District in Congress, and we would be tlie last one to advocate Iiis election. The polit ical career of Mr. Slaughter lias been tlmt of a patriot and true Southerner. In the organization of tlie American (or, as the Impositionists denominated it) ‘Know Noth ing party, Mr, Slaughter acted with it, hav ing previously been a Whig. During the memorable campaign of ’50, like thousands of other patriotic Southerners, lie thought by supporting Buchanan ho would aid in defeating Fremont—believing there was no clmnco Fillmore—and thereby prevent the olcction of a purely sectional candidate.— Believing that in the election of Buchanan wo should get a man who at least made pre tensions to Nationality, he entered heartily into Iiis support. Wo differed with him ns to Fillmore’s chances of election, and we believe to-duy that had tlie cry of "availi- bility” not been raised and re-echoed so vociferously by tlie friends of Buchanan, on the eve of the elections, that Fillmore would hnvo proved tho strongest man of tho two. But as it tinned out, Mr. Slaughter was cor rect, and had we viewed tlie matter in tho same light ns ho did, much as we dislike democracy, and much as wo detested the antecedents of Buchanan, wo should have supported him. Having assisted in elevat ing him, Mr. Slaughter was disposed to give him a fair trial, and was, perhaps, like many others, highly pleased with the patriotic and conservative tone of his inaugurul address, and determined to stand by him so long as he maintained and stood by tho position tak en in his inaugural. This he did. But so soon ns Mr. Buchanan changed his policy, and evinced a disposition to triflo with the rights of the South in the Kansas matter, Mr. Slaughter, like a feariess defender of our rights and institutions, denounced him in deserving terms. This is Mr. S.’s record, and it is an honorable one. But cun those who are endeavoring to cry him down show a better one ? We think not; but let us see. Most of our readers, we presume, are aware that one of the editors of tho Dalton “ Times” formerly edited the “ Beacon” at this place, and that he then went us far as tho farthest, in his “ fire-eating” propensities. To establish his conversion from Iiis former faith, it is only necessary for us to state that he is now a perfectly docile and submissive follower of National Democracy, and follows his leaders without a murmur. What has cuused this great chango in our friend, wo can’t say ; perhaps after a oaroful examina tion into matters as they stand, he tins, like most “National” Democrats ari'ived.at the sago conclusion that the South is still on "rising ground.” At all events, he has cooled down remarkably within a few years. It may be attributable to the cool mountain air of the up country, The Junior CdJt6r of the same paper has been a whig all his life, until these “ dark lanternites” made their appearance in tho country, when he joined tnat organization and remained in full fellowship up to- last October, to our certain knowledge. During-, the time of his connection with the organiza tion, he was connected with the “ Tuskegec Republican,” R " Jfnow-Nothing” paper, “ in connection with that veteran” American, Daniel Sayre—“ and did lie not th that time say harder things, and pour hotflr shot, and more of them, into the ranks of the party with which he is now acting, than arty other member of the "pr«s» gangF "It occurs to us that he did.’’ We called upon him to < explain the reason of his snddon change from Americanism to democracy, and wliat do yoil suppose, readers, was his onswor 7 Wjiy Ije pointed us, with an air of triumph, to the example of Toombs, Stephens and Hilliard, and said, “ surely when such men as these change, wo may be permitted to do so.”— Whilo we looked upon this as a very flimsy excuse, we accepted it, knowing it was tho best he could produce, and let it pass.— Toombs and Stephens never belonged to the American party, but opposed it from tho first, and nilliard was converted more than two years ago. Is it not strange that our friend should have clung to this bloody “ Know- Nothing” organization until last fall ? Let his readers decide. Then if Toombs, Ste phens, Ilillinrd, and the editors of the Dalton Times enn change their politics at pleasure, surely they ought to allow otherB the sumo privilege. v • . , In conclusion, wo would gently hint toi our cotemporary that old familiar proverb, “Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.” James S. Slaughter, Esq. Tho fourth Congressiol District, true' to herseif, true to her interest and true to the principle ofRight, is determined not to bo run over ‘ rough shod’ by tho Impositionists, without a contest. It is no longer a question, will there bo an opposition Candidate. That is a fixed fuct. The only thing to determine is who slmli It b\ From present indications it seems that all eyes arc turned towards the gentleman whose name heads this article. As nn evidence of this fuct wo publish, elsewhere, six or seven articles in reference to tho position suggested for Mr. Slaughter, by Iiis friends, among which will bo found one, signed by twenty names, many of whom w r e recognize ns being among tlie very first citizens of our State. Since our last issue wc have conversed with many of our citizens upon the subject of an Opposition candidate, and were highly gratified to find them alive to tlie interest of their country, ami even enthusiastic in the belief that the Old Fourth at least, will rise in tlie power of her strength and redeem this people from the misrule and corruption of this double dealing, mask-faced party, falsely culled Democracy. This party of professional demagogues, fellow-citizens, who wont into office upon platforms, promis es and professed principles, calling them selves Democrats and claiming Nationality have totally failed to ‘fill their own bill,’uml yet they have the impudence, in the face of all this, to ask honest men to sacrafice their country, stifle their convictions, shut their eyes to the light, of truth and reason and go it blind for party t The great masses of onr people are i»|f~ right—it is true they love their party- but they lovethe'r Country more. If our leading men in the coming contest, will but do their whole duty—Georgia, (ho ‘Empire State of tlie South,’will oust, ‘ImrBo foot and dragoon,’ these unscrupulous, selfish Impositionists and demagogues—who cluim Salvation (Democracy) in word, but in fuel, ‘deny the power thereof.’ \\ e believe there is no man better qualifi ed to load the Spartan Band in tho fourth district ou to victory, than tho amiable and talented young man whose namo is ulroady hoisted at the mast-head of the La Grange Reporter, James S. Slaughter, Esq., We would ho glad to have an expression from the frinds of Opposition on this subject. —Marietta Patriot. The Hideous Nature of War lias seldom received a better literary illustration than from a letter which has just been published in tho London Times. The information is taken from the Petersburg Guzettc of April, 1813, and published in the Times of May 22, 1813, 8omo months after tho French retreat from Moscow. The document states that in the government of Minsk there were burnt, up to the end of January, 1813, tho dead bodies ofl8,797 men and' 3,740 horses'. In that department there still remained to bo burnt—of the former 30,105 and ortlie Jutter 27,316. These wore all lost at tho passngo of the Bcresina ; but tho total number taken into account of boiug consumed by crema tion in Russia was 213,516 human corpses and 95,815 dead horses. The Administration Repudiated.—The uni formity with which ull the Democratic meet ings aro held in Georgia and other Southern State ignore tlie Administration of Mr. Buch anan, cannot fail to have attracted general attention. A Democratic county of Georgia or Alabama, would sooner endorse the Hart ford Convention than the present Administra tion. They all shun it, as a mad dog or an old toper avoids pure water. They have and squirm at tho mention of its leading recom mendations and movements, just as ancient Socofocoism used to nauseate at tlie sight ol rod pepper or hard cider.— Columbus Ers quirer. Tho Hon. John A. Gilmer, of North Care lina, has been unanimously nominated for ro-election to Congress, by the whigs of his district. MAKR1ED, On the 26th M»y,at the refidenoo of Taos. S.Bri field, La Orange, Ga.,.by Rer. E. B Teague 1 J. J. Ciiawiohb. to Midn Mary C. Ellih, daughter Langdon Ellla, of Chambers county, Ala. Also, on the same day, by the ramo, at tho re dl'nco of Wm. Hogun, Troup county, Vincent Dallas, of Chambers ooaoly, Ala., to Miss Mart Horton. Jailor’s Notice. A RUNAWAY 8LAVE was committed ( tho Jail of this county, on the 25th nit., of tl .following ricaorlptinns. to wit; Abont 26 yeai or ago, firofect Ore or six inohea high, and of ye low compIflPbq, Says hit namo is Sam Wilton, an reports hlinsell to belong to J[«hn Marihett, llvlc neur Woodvillo, Ala. The owner Is requested I ootno forward, prove property, pay obargoa and tai him away, or h« will bo dealt with as the law direct „ W. B. JONES, Jailor. Troup county, Juno 2, 1859,-tf. .W Subscribe for the '"LaQrangc ReportW.”. ’