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She ©range fttpotfer. C. H. C. WILLINGHAM, EDITOR. LAGRANGE: FBB1T soune, BiKCD 17,1865. Special correspondence of tbe Reporter.] Georgia Legislature. . Macon, March 4, 18G5. Editor of the Reporter: How far the assembling of this session of the General Assembly will prove beneficial to the ta le: ests of the State and to the cause of Southern independence, time alone will develop. One fact in their action so far, is certainly very gratifying to every Georgian who loves his State and indulges a just pride in the r.cord made by Itvt Items. A brilliant victory was won at the Natural Bridge, near Tallahassee, Florida, by our troops, on tbe 6th inst. Tbe enemy was routed and re* treated in haste to their veaels, leaving forty of their dead negroes on the field. Our loss six or eight killed and twenty-five wounded. The enemy’s loss much greater. The enemy’s force numbered tweotytwo hun dred, including two regiments of negroes. Our force was oue thousand. were severely wounded. !. Generals Sam Jones and Miller were on ! field. Deferred. Being unexpectedly called away from home to a : ^er 8009 on every battle field from tbe Mississippi d : «tant part ot tbe Confederacy, we arc compelled • Gettysburg, and that is, their refusal to sanc- to defer the resumption of Tits Daii.y RtrottTKR lior * the recommendation of tbe Governor to cali until our return. We regret this very mulch in a convention to strip the President of his const:- d -til, as it is our desire to make no promises hilh , ,u, ' l,na * prerogatives. which we cannot comply. Nothing but important j The ° f ' C8 |‘ n ^' | ter at Washington will be appointed till the lata bnsinesi could induce us to leave home just at this j P owel | s “ ®; e *_ * e * u 1 ”' ]' a ; Wm L. l)-y ton’s post is tilled bv a bearer of *at- Our friends will please bear patiently with «»W efforts tocoocentra e .r» h.mself. | JimciiL respecting the threats made But of all his previous rematkable State papers. ; * - h's message to this Legislature is the most extra ordinary—the publication of which to the people Extract fraa Gea. Jahastoa’s Reparf. At Dalton the great numerical superiority of the enemy made the chances of battle much against us, and. even if beaten, they had a safe refuge be hind tbe fortified pass of Ringgold, and in tbs for tress of Chattanooga. Ou'r refuge. In case of de feat, was in Atlanta, 100 hundred miles of, with three rivers intervening. Therefore, victory for us would not hare been decisive, while defeat would have been utterly disastrous. Between Dalton and the Chattahoochee we could have given battle only by attacking tbe enemy en trenched, or so near entrenchments that the only . T „ lvnii- result would have been his falling bock into them; Capt. Lee Bntler and Colonel John J. \\ Ilhams whUe defeat would bave be « D 01 * rilin . In th 4 time. us and wc will endeavor to return as soon as pos sible. C. II. C. WILLINGHAM. fcb24- It Editor. The London Globe says that no French minis* against Mexico. The London Times says that when the French Tbe Seetiag and Mr. Hill’s Speech. There was a large and enthusiastic meeting in Sterling's Hall, on Saturday lust. The capacious room could not contain the crowd which had assembled in town to hear the distin guished speaker who bad been announced to speak, and tnaay went away disappointed. A large attendance of ladies gave tbe meeting. The patriotic daughters of Georgia were numerously represented: and wc saw present and the at my is, in my judgment, the culminating m!U;stcr > Count Mtfrcier, waa rtcalled from Wash- point of his political lertunes. His friends say in ,lie An,eric,n government waa led to un- justification that it is but a plain statement of the true condition of the country, brought about by tbe inefficiency and want of sagacity in the Presi dent, and the incapacity and obsequiousness of a weak and vacillating Congress. Others, who ac knowledge themselves his friends iu former times, interest to ^ characterize the message as the result of a deep aDd abiding hostility to the President and his ad- derstand that no new agent would be accredited unt 1 President Lincoln should recognize the Em peror of Mexico. This recognition not having been forthcoming, there is no French minister at Washington. Warlike preparations are being made iu Cana da. An intrenched camp and magazine are to be constructed near Moutrcal. Similar works of de fense are to be put at other points. Thirty tbous- ministratiou of the government, on account of the u large delegation of the self-sacrificing daughters , coolnessof the latter iu disregarding Joseph's sage aud men are to be employed at once. Tbe works, ot Louisiana—made refugees by the fortunes of | suggestions ns to the conduct of our national af- > it is estimated, will cost several millions sterling. • t fairs. By fat the greater number say that Brown „ , . . . " 4r - , , , , .... , Reverdy Johnson, m the l ankee Congress. . ,, _.. , ,i « i> n ti-i» f c o has despaired of our success, and desires to make ' . , ... .. _ . . * Gen. Polk, iust from the command of that depart- Tbe speaker, tbe Hon. 15. H. IIill, G. S Senator : .u ..., ] discussing the fortification bill, said that advices { telegraphic correspondence wilt bis from France, both public and private, indicate the - ~ * Hill, C. S Senator from Georgia, was received with eclat by the vast assembly of ladies, citizens and soldicis present. He addressed the meeting for two hours. Aud bis speech was eloquent and patriotic throughout— worthy of his great reputation as an orator and a scholar, and worthy of the occasion and the intel ligent audience assembled to bear him. He was frequently interrupted during his speech by enthusiastic and prolonged applause. If there were any weak-kneed submit-siouLts, or peace-at-any-price-to-saee-myproperty men pres ent, they kept quiet . We saw no evidence ot their presence. Perhaps, the patriotic eloquence of the speaker and the presence of their fair country-worn en gave them the appearance of men for the time being As there is a general desire to have the ‘-peecb published, and believing with many of our fellow- citizens that its publication will do our county aervice, we publish a portion of it in this iisue— not having space f»>r the whole of it. In our next number we will give it to our readers in full. Gen. Johnston’* Report. Wc publish only a portion of the report of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, not having apace for the re tort in full. We regret this, as it is au able de fence of bis character and military policy, which events Lave vindicated. Disasters to his country have again called him to the field and restored him to bis command. Let his old comrades in arms rally to his stan dard, and he will yet avenge Savannah, and Wil mington. and Charleston, and, in conjunction with the noble Lee, entertain peace commissioners from Lincoln. Personal. Gen. Edward Sparrow, Confederate States Sen ator from Louisiana, arrived here last week from Richmond. His family have a temporary resi dence in this place; their home in Louisiana hav ing been destroyed by the Yankees. Ti-- has th« name ot being one of tbe hardest working members in the Senate. Lad the pleasure of a visit from two gentlemen from the trans-Mississippi, Capt. L. L. Levy, Judge Advocate of tbe military court in the irons-Mississippi department, and Captain W. I. Hodgson, of Louisiana. Capt. Levy is here on a short furlough to visit bis relatives, and wc hope he will have a plensaut time. Capt. Hodgson is en rutitc to Richmond on im portant business for the State of Louisiana. The honorable representatives from Troup, Messrs. Swanson aud Long, arrived home on Mon day. fairs. By fai the greater ntimlier say that Brown lias despaired of our success, aud desires to make fair weather with Father Abraham when all the rebel leaders and officers stand b. foie bis bar to be judged according to the deeds done iu rebel- doui. Its denunciations of Mr. Davis and his man agement ol public affairs Jo not constitute the sole feature of this remarkable document; but its rec ommendations as to the policy to be pursued by the .State disclose no less a purpose tnan to detach our proud commonwealth from her sisterhood of States, and to bring infamy and eternal disgrace upon her untarnished and spotless escutcheon. Will the people endorse his course, aud keep him in the chair of State lor another term? is a question asked upon all sides. We say, God for bid! Georgia’s gallant sons in the army will say no, and I trust her people at home will echo no. The appropriations recommended are very heavy, and no means have yet been matured to meet them. If all are granted that are asked for, the debt of the State will not fall far short of forty five millions. Your readers may stand aghast at such a stupendous sum, yet it will in all proba bility be granted. Tbe amounts already proposed by prominent members as being necessary, only i reduce these figures about four millions. With the taxation levied by Congress, aud the immense sum for State purposes, our people will indeed groan under intolerable burdens; and it is to be hoped that they will change their Executive at the coming election, and demand and enforce a strict and rigid investigation in his management course pursued, our troops always figb’idg under cover, bad very trifling looses compared w th those they inflicted; so that the enemy’s numerical su periority was reduced daily and rapidly, and we could reasonably bare expected to cope with tbe Federal army upon equal grounds by tbe time tbe Chattahoochee was passed. Defeat on this side of tbe river would have been its destruction. We, if beaten, had a place of refute in Atlanta too-strong to W assaulted, and too extensive to be invested. I had hoped, also, that by the breaking of the railroad in its rear, tbe Federal army might be compelled to attack us in a position of our owh choosing, or to a retreat, easily converted into a rout. After we crossed the Etowah, five detac- ments of cavalry were successively sent, with in structions to destroy as much as they could of the road between Dalton and tbe Etowah. Al! failed, because too weak. We could never spare a suffi cient body of cavalry for this service, as its assist ance was absolutely-necessary in the defence of ev ery position we occupied. Capt. Harvey, an offi cer of great courage and sagacity, was detached on this service with 100 men, ou the 11th of June, and remained for several weeks near the railroad, fre quently interrupting although not strong enough fco prevent its use. Early in the campaign the statements of the strength of the cavalry in the department of Mis- in [ sissippi -and East Louisiana, given me by Lient. successor, Lieut. Gen S. D. Lee, gave me reason l purpose of the Emperor to recognize the Confed- j to Lope that a competent force could be sent from ! eracy if the rebellion was not quenched within a j Mississippi and Alabama, to prevent tbe use of the H railroad by tbe United States army. I therefore reasonable period. ! n „ M(ed J it ^ the Pre)tid ent directly, on the 13th Six thousand bales of cotton were burned by °* * une and 16th July, aud through Gen. Bragg 1 f .- ' on the 30th, 12th, I3tb, 16th aud 2bth of June; and the Confederates prior to the evacuation Charles- , alg0 Lieut . Gen . Lee on thc 10t h May, and 3d, 11 th and Kith of June. I did so in the belief that this cavalry would serve the Confederacy better by causing the defeat of Maj. Gen. Sherman’s army than by repelling a raid in MUsissippL Besides the causes of my removal alleged in the telegram announcing it, various other accusatiens have been made against - me—some published in newspapers in such a manner as to appear to have official authority, and others circulated orally in Georgia and Alabama, and imputed to General Bragg. The principal are, that I persistently disregard ed the instructions of the President; that I would not fight the enemy: that I refused to defend At lanta; that I refused to communicate with General Bragg in relation to the operations of tbe army; Black Ti:oops.—Tbe Mobile Advertiser and Register has information of a reliable nature that Gen. Kirby Smith has twenty-five thousand black troops armed and equipped, and organized under their master*, in the Trans-MiSsissippi Depart ment. Wlij iu not tbu itonsoa thii liilo ot the Mis sissippi river? Tbe time may come when Alabama and Mississippi will regret that they did not do it. „ . . . The reliable informant of the Advertiser and J 1 ° Register has been misinformed. Gen. Kirby Smith has no‘ black troops armed and equipped, aud or ganized. in the Trans-Missippi Department.— Then- being no Confederate tyw authorizing him to take such a step. And the Governor of Louis iana is not iu lavor ot “arming and equipping black troops’’ now. Thc on'v black troops in thc trans-Mississippi arc yankee troops. We welcome to our sanctum auotber daily paper—the West Point “Daily Enterprise.” the first number of which we received Tuesday. It Is conducted by Messrs. Williams &. Slatter. Mr. Slatter we kuow to be an able editor and excellent printer. Thc paper is so neatly printed that an old man can read it without thc aid of sjiectacles. Price six dollaro pc. inoDth. eg-Thc West Point “Daily Bulletin” comes to us enlarged aud improved, with columns fuH of news and interesting matter. The passenger trains commenced running to Atlanta yesterday. Leave Atlanta at-7:30 a. pi., and arrive in West Point at 4:30 p. in. Leave West Point at 3:30 a. in., ai-d arrive in Atlanta at ”;35 p. -m. Trains meet at Powell s Station, at ip u’clock, a* in * Breakfast at Grantvillc, at 6:50 to 9:15 a. in. Persons wishing copies of the great speech of Senator Hill should send in their names with thc money—50c. per copy—to this office, before Thursday next: as we do not intend to print any extra copies unless they are ordered- gjp* The interesting letter from our special Mil lcdgeville correspondent came to hand too late tor our lust issue. We give it to our readers in this number. Gold in thc Trans-Mississippi is 625 for SI; here it is at least $50 for $1. Is there a difference of a hundred per cent in thc patriotism of the people east and west ot the Mis. sissippi? ure which have been confided to him. No measures of great utility Lave been or will probably lie adopted at this session. The only matter to be determined is one of ways and me .ns to provide for the indigent poor of the State, the amount required and thc provision necessary to meet tbe appropriation. Your rcpresentativis have steadily opposed any increase of the debt of thc State beyond her absolute wants, and will not yield to tbe Goveinor's extravagant demands for tbe people's money. Their vigilance and iinl.iH- try entitle th< m lo tbe highest regard of tli. ir con stituents. Major Long is a ready speaker, and carries himself with clearness aud force t*> the gisi of every question upon which he addresses the House. His integrity is above suspicion, and his ready adaptation to the business of legislating em inently qualifies him for his present position.— Judge fwanson has won uj>on the good will ot hir associates in office by his genial temperament an ! sound and practical views. lie is a member of tbe two oT the most important committcCa of (be House, and by bis unremitting attendance on their seesious, as well as by his mature judgment and mellow experience, lias contributed much in shap ing the measures which they have matured His services are highly appreciated in his branch, and desei vc the reward of his constituents. TIIOIT. ton. The Mobile Advertiser learns that arrangements! have been made to effect an immediate exchange of the prisoners captured in West Florida and East Louisiana, and Sundry other prisoners on Ship Island and in New Orleans. A very destructive tornado, says the Macon Tel. aud ContVd., of March 13, accompanied with peal3 of thunder, torrents of rain and large hail stones, crossed the South Western Railroad at Ad ams’ Station early in thc afternoon of last Thurs day. Its general direction was from West to East] and its track from a half a mile to a mile in width, . that J. disregarded liis entreaties to change my iu which trees, large oaks and Attack the enemy, and gross exoggera twisted and blown down; bouses leveled with the ground, persons maimed and birds and poultry killed. The destruction is reported as almost in credible. At Adams’ Station it blew down about thirty houses, comprising his negro quarters, for Rev. Mr. Harris, breaking the anus and legs, and oth erwise wounding a large number of negroes. All ot Mr. Aloxanda Laremore’s houses were tions of tbe losses of the army I had not the advantages of receiving the Presi dent’s instructions in relation to the manner ot conducting the campaign. But as the conduct of my predecessor, in retreating before odds less than those confronting me, lias apparently been appro ved; and as Gen. Lee, in keeping on the defensive and retreating towards Grant’s objective point, UDder circumstances like mine, was adding to bis great fame, both in tbe estimation of tbe adminis tration and people, 1 supposed that my course would not be censured. I believed then, as I do and disbursement of the millions of public treat- Wilown down except bis dwelling; but the porch novr< that it was the only one at my command was carried away, and the chimneys leveled with the ground, rendering it untenable. The school house, filled with scholars, was blown down, and twelve or thirteen of the children bad ly wounded—two ot whom it was believed would die. One beautiful girl, of Lee county, had tbe flesh torn from each side of her face. Vie aiealso informed that about tbe same time a perfect deluge of rain fell ot Fort Decatur, a email station on the Montgomery and West Point road, nearly carrying ;i'\ay the few bouses there. la ui Mt tflfct iray. From tbe Telegraph sad Confederate.] Morality ia tbe chief basis of Divine law, and the true theory of life is strict conformity to tbe government in harmony therewith. In this view we would orge the momentous inquiry—we would ask in words of solemn and serious import—what evil, man than others, retards our progrets and thwarts ear success in this straggle for indepen dence ? What b the most fearful source of disaa* ter to our armies in tit Arid ? Wkat is it that baa lowered the standard of morality at borne? What is it that has filled so many hearts, tbe mass of so ciety, the whole land, with a moral leprosy worse than death—poisoning the fountain of existence, draining tbe springs of happiness, and undermin ing our social structure ? We verily believe tbe cause, in tilt main, is tracesbie to the fell spirit of intemperance—to tbe conduct of those at home, and in the army, who have given way to the al lurements of the fiery serpent—to tbe spirit of a fearful and growing habit, which, if not srested in its demoniac course, will sop the parity of the church, destroy the fabric of State, and ultimately accomplish oar destruction. This is a serious question. It addresses itself in “words oi truth aud soberness” to the lover of bis country. It should enlist the church, tbe moralist and the world. It appeal? with peculiar force and earncstneaa to the commanders of our armies. In their bands repose our common destinies. We need not go far to illnstrate ibis evil. It may be seen and felt everywhere. Briareus-like it rises upon the view from every town, city and hamlet in tbe land. It preludes disaster to our armies on the battle field. It revels in camp, and riots in the streets. It staggers in the light of stars and bars, and reels in the step of the private. It meets us in tbe conduct of the citizen. It bolds revelry in midnight orgies, and blockades the streets by day. It were vain to attempt a portrayal of the evils of drunkenness to our cause—tbe fatal thrust with which it seeks to stab success—March-tide it p urs upon our stream of happiness. Indeed it is a monster of such fearful proportions, that the voice of all good patriots, the prayer of all true Christians, tbe fiat ol onr commanders in the field, the arm of civil law, and public sentiment at home should combine in a mighty and irresistible effort to eradicate it from the land. Like a demon of hell let loose in our midst, drunkenness stalks abroad, prostrating morality, debasing genius, talent and troth—converting our armies ioto mobs, and our epuotry into lawless ness. “Like a pestilence it walketh at Doonday,” blighting everything in its path ; aud at night it goes forth, Siring the heart of the robber, tbe mur derer, and the assassin. The pride of tbe brave it debases, the strength of the strong it lays low, and the mantle of virtue and purity is soiled by its baleful touch. More than all other evils, it is bringing ruin on our armies, and general demoral ization on our country. Like a vampire, croucb- iLg at tbe ventricles of tbe heart, ready to drink each drop of blood i.-suing from tbe fountain of life, aud pouring in its stead a stream of poison, which corrupts the farthest extremities, aud de ranges the whole circulation. What should be said of those, who in high places degrade their position, aud debase their manhood in the sensualism ot tbe beast? Should not a curse more damning than that of Ahasuerus be upon their sonls, driving them forth iu a pil grimage of woe? Ishmaei-like, the hand of every should be against them, and tbe frowns ol heaven be upen their paths The times demand tbe exercise of Spartan vir tues ; and be who fears to rebuke the evils that surround and threaten us with destruction, is a coward, and unworthy the liberty he seeks to en joy. It is the grave duty of every citizen, to exert his influence in the promotion of general good ; and -nothing threatens to overwhelm us sooner than the evil of drunkenness. which promised success, I think tbe foregoing narrative shows that the army of Tennessee did light, and with at least as much effect as it has ever done before. The proofs that I intended to bold Atlanta are the fact that under my orders tbe work of strength ening its defences was going on vigorously, the communication on tbe subject made by me to Gen. Hood, end the fact that my family was in the town. That thc public workshops were rtmoved and no Urge supplies deposited in the town, ns alleged by j Gen. Bragg, were measures Of common prudence, and no mote indicated the intention to abandon : to I The Chops.—We are glad to learn from nur country friends, that the pro i.ise of a fair average crop, the coming season, is good. Wheat that was thought to have been entirely killed by the ex treme cold weather is developing itself, and it is thought will make a goo J yield, ft is most <oo early, however, to form any reliatile opinion of the crop prospects.—[Journal >i Messenger NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. the place than sending the wagon- of an ::rmy ti v- .. v i ii . i i oi 4 the rear on a day of battle proves a foregone de* 1 he N. v. 'i ork II laid says that Gen. bmglcton 5 termination lo abandon the field. left t\ usliington on the ii'd. ou a second excursion , while General Bragg was at Atlanta, ahont the middle of July, we had no o tier conversation o-'C- rerning the army there than such c> I introduced II. asked me no questions tegarding itsop-rations. past or future; made no comments upo- them, nor ; suggestions, and had not the slightest reason to ! suppose that Atlanta would not be defended. He adjourned sine die on i told me that the object of bis jonn ey was to con- i ler with Lieut. Gen. Lee. and communicate with j Gen E. K Smith, in relation to reinforcements The rflmor of ihe evacuation of Wilmington by , for me. He talked much more of affairs in Vir- our forces, has been confirmed. i giniu tliau in Georgia, asserting, what I believed. i that Sherman’s army outnumbered Grant’s, and All Confederate officers and men delivered at - impressed me with thc belief that his visits to me to Richmond- accompanied by Judge Hughes, late of the Court of Claim.. Tln-y rtjeivcd pnpeis through the lines Ir-m Lincoln. The object ol tlieir mission is not stated. The Georgia legislature last .Saturday night. Savannah or Charleston during Nov. and Dec. last and all delivered at Jauus 1-hiuU prior to tbe 1st, declared exchanged. - Obituary. Died, Dec. 3d. 1864, in the hospital at Mobilc | COLUMBUS W. WILLINGHAM, son of Wm. T.’ and Susan Willingham, of Randolph county, Ala., aged 17 years, 10 months and 2fj daye. He was a member ot Co. I, 2d Kegt. Ala. Re- An agent of Maximillinu is reported at City Point, cnd.avoring to get through tbe Yaokte lines for the purpose of reaching the Confederate Capital. Gold gone up to 230 in New York. when he was called from tbe shores of time to that How Can ve Reconstruct? Two days ago, we saw one oi our brave soldiera, wiio had lost his leit leg and left arm, moving on bli« prepared for Che peep.e of Oed. M | 2& was beloved by all who knew him at home and in - -■ ■ -- camps. We have it from bis captain that he lived i the life of a Christian while on the te.itcJ field, far , from bis borne. Wc are satisfied from the evidence ; he has left with us, that he is at rest. None brav er or purer than he have laid down their liveft for the sake of their country. Ho was an obedient, dutiful sou, and an affectionate, doting brother Ile will never again bear the command, forward! as be has gained the final victory, aud now rests on the battlements of heaven. No sculptured column rears its proud shaft above thy head, but thy memory is embalmed in the sad ry, how can those, who favor reconstruction, re construct the mutilated limbs of that patriotic man. and thousands of other heroes of this revolu tion ? How would they proceed to reconstruct the constitutions of thousands more, shattered by shot aud shell, toil and exposure? How would they reconstruct the many hearts broken, and minds impaired, by the loss of husbands and fett ers, sous and brothers? How would they recot- struct the homesteads burnt; tbe hearthstones des olated ; thc fortunes bankrupted ; tbe preciois hierlooms and articles of certu, which derived tboir value from association, stolen or destroyed ; tie family ciicles rcntvind scattered ; the fernily al ters ruined ; the temples of the living God dese crated aud demolished ? How can they reconstruct the affections disregarded and torn asunder ; the hearts of stricken parents aud weeping brothers the affections uisregaraea aua torn asunder : the ... , , ., .. , | religious sentiments and sensibilities despised, and sisters, who need no marble monument to re- lra( J plcd in lhe duft , gpil upon . bapptaeas of pa' Wc would call attention to thc appeal of , Colonel Ira R. Foster, Quartermaster General of i Georgia, "To the Women of Georgia " “He givet doubly who gives quickly. mind them of tby virtues and of their loss. Dear mother, for me shed not a tear. Look up to heaven and think of me there; Where wars aud troubles will never come To mar our peace in that happy home. On the battlements of heaven I rest, In the arms of Jesus forever blest— Dear father and brothers, grieve not for me, I am frqm all toil and trouble free. My sisters dear, why should you mourn? When to iny Savior I have gone, And only wait for us to be United in eternity. What a happy thought! the promise is given, All tears shall be wiped away in heaven— All sickness aud sorrow there shall cease, Aud all but everlasting peace! ’Tis brightness all blessed peace,- Oh! never doth a cloud of care Oppress the soul: there eigbings cease, And sorrows end forever there. There tears shall all be wiped away, All healed thc heart once rudely riven; And joy and peace forever may Be yet our blessed lot in heaven. Farewell, brother, but not forever, For ve iu heaven will meet, Where wars and death cannot sever Us from Emanuel's fed infancy, youth, middle age, old age, marred, lost, destroyed for all tirn-2 ? How cao we reconstruct with the diabolical authors of all these barbarities, aud of outrages upon women and children, almost too gross for conception, much too vile for descrip tion ? Let thc reconslructioniets answer these questions satisfactorily, before we begin to consid er the roc instruction of a Constitution infracted; of natural and inalienable rights denied ; of legal covenants broken; of solemn promises unperform ed: of a Union, once, a stately palace of Republi- can Sovereigns, but, now, its emblem of sover eignty, individual liberty, gone ; its monuments of power, States’ rights, plundered; its massive blocks, the States—a p^rt, marred by the fierte fires of fanaticism, the other part, rent asunder by the persistent strokes of injustice; the keystone ot i its arch, faith, lost; its cornerstone, mutual love, ' destroyed; its foundation, common Interest, dug ' up.—[Montgomery Advertiser. T J.G. Louina. Ala Mi-ssocrl—If ever there was a man a natural military genius, gifted with the best of common sense, with Christian charity, love and benevolence, and with military strategy, we must accord this uncommon gift to General Sterling Price. • There is a spirit within bis soul that breathes the fires cf inspiration, courage and daring into bis troops. Tbe Missouri soldiers deserve more praise thaa any other soldiers in the field, and if they do Mi receive that eclat due them, it is because they are in the midst of a people struggling for rights and liberty, aud we have not time to note a distinction, where all soldiera are alike gallant. In the rear of tbe noble Price, the iciclea, the mound and tbe vallevs arc imprinted with tbe heroic blood oS , these'true veterans. If the names of any soldiers j deserve thc roll of honor, Missouri is entitled to a- ‘ | page.—[West Point Bulletin. Why is a man who stakes his money in a gam* ‘ bling housv. like a star’ Because he's an as-to-risi were unofficial. District Communities. The London Globe makes tbe following lucid j comments on State rights au<l thc division of tbe Union: We cannot but confess that we are so far of the same opinion with our Confederate cotempurary, as we hold that whatever may be said of State sovereignty, State individuality at least cannot be contested. That individuality was the very basis of all the institutions of tbe United States. Each of those States continued Independent In Sts whole regimen; aDd the Federal Union, by tbe very force of the'term, comprised the people of those States, as each was represented in tbe Federal leg islative and executive agencies, whesc action was limited to certain common purposes. It seems to follow that States which have no part in tbe elec tion of those agencies, e. g., in the Presidential election, have uo part in tbe Northern Federal Union. They no longer participate in its Federal organization for common purposes. That is sim ply a fact. Whose fault that tact is dora not seem to affect its existence. Earl Russell says, “Of the causes of tbe rupture her Majesty’s government have never presumed to judge.” But every gov ernment of Europe is cognizant of tbe fact that the Southern States are not parties to tbe re-elec tion of President Lincoln. Our Northern friends will of course say, That is their own fault; tb-y might have been if they had cboaen. But the ques tion is: Is it not in tbe nature of separate politi cal communities that they should choose, or not choose, to act with other such political communi ties, according os they can, or cannot, agree with their politics? All common action of North aud South has hitherto been in the natare of compro mise; and when it becomes no longer possible to ■urance terms of compromise, common action of North and South of necessity ceased. Then came tbe question, Had tbe Northern com bination of individual political units (States) any right to eaforce submission to its will on tbe South ern combination of similar units? Foreigners at least must naturally be disposed, to think they bad not; because they said they bad not on every for mer occasion on'which the question was to give satisfaction to foreign demands of right, or remon strances of wrong, agaiust individual States. For Horae Sligo. r I' , IlE celebrated hors-e SLIGO will stand the L Spring Season at his own stable, a-x mil. a j ptfUthnam ol Csranges*. V*‘iJI l>t? l«*t lo in iffff «! j £100. or U-ti bushels ol corn, with the pnvil ge ol | a year at that price; provided the horse does' not , die. or is not sioleii in thc meantime. marl7-2m* J. W. McOEE. Stoicn, O N tbe night of Feb. 24. from the stable < f the sui'scriber. near Big Spring. Troup county n DARK BAY PONY, with man** roach, a small i white spot on his forehead, 7 or 8 year* old, racks ! and trots, had the letters G. P. br.-onl d upon his ; right shoulder, and had a long tail when stolen. Any one giving information, that will lead to ! bis recovery will be liberally rewarded. mat 17—tt* B. H. H OATES. Notice. F ine English cards. 4-1 sheeting, COTTON ROPE. SALT. Ac., for sale at the SALT HOUSE, LaGrai.ge, Ga. * ‘ II SIMS. example, if a British ship, putting into the port of Charleston, irom stress of weather or any other cause, had happened to have on board black sail ors, British subjects, those sailors would have been instantly clapt in jail and kept there till tbe ves sel should be about to take its departure. Any remonstrance against this infraction of their inter national law, addressed to tbe Federal govern ment, wonld have been met with the answer that that government had no jurisdiction over the pro ceedings, however offensive to foreigners, of tbe State of South Carolina, at home. One does not quite sec how foreigners should distinguish between the right of the several States to assume at will an attitude of independence towards all tbe world ■mi towards each other. And facts have so fer justified the assumption of that attitude in tbe con flict still raging, that, notwithstanding Northern reiteration of the name of rebels, it has never been attempted practically to withhold the common rights accorded by the laws of war to their oewtb- era antagonists. The war is a war between two leagues of distinctly organized political communi ties. The Augusta Constitutionalist denies in ioto the report that tbe South Carolina militia refused to cress the river in aid of Georgia during tbe late invasion. mar3-3t W Administrator’s Sale. B Y lirtue of an order from the Court of Ordi nary of Troup county. 1 will m-11 in the town of La Grange, on the first Tueiolaay in May next, a negro woman aud child belonging to the estate of W. F. llodnett, deceased Sold for tbe benefit of tbe heirs and creditors. marlO- 6t WM. W. CARLISLE. Adtn'r. To the Bonded Men of Troup Co. B Y request of the Inferior Court, I would call your attention to tbe fact that, under the sti pulations of your bond.*, you are authorized lo sell your surplus of provisions either to indigent soldiers’ families, or to tbe Government. The soldiers’ families of your county ure very much in wanfof corn for bread, and we most earnestly re quest all those who have corn or meat to sell, to give the county tbe preference, as we find it im possible to get corn auy where else, except at such prices as would largely increase tbe taxes on tbe county. Those having corn will please let it be known either to me or any member of the Inferior Court. Tbe money is ready to pay for it. J. F. AWTRY, marl7-3t County Agent. To the Ladies. M RS. N. C. CHRISTIAN would respectfully inform the ladies of La Grange and vicinity that she is prepared to put up and dress LADIES’ HATS; also to do PLAIN SEWING. Residence on the street leading to the Boys’ High School (the Newoaa road), opposite Mr. P. B. Hall’s residence. marl0-4t* Georgia, Troop County. Oedixaby’s OrncE, March 6, I860. W C. AND A. P. NORWOOD, executors of • Daniel Norwood, dec’d, give notice that they will apply to me on tbe first Monday in Oc tober next for letters of dismission from said trust. All persons interested are notified to file their objections with me, if any. at or before that time or said letters will be granted. marlO-Stm* L. PITT8, Ordinary. Notice. T HE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE PLANTERS’ IRON COMPANY are hereby notified that tbe works are again in operation, and that the 1st Tuesday in April next is the time lor the regular annual meeting. As there will bo business of importance before the said meeting a full attendance is requested. JNO. I. CALLAWAY, marHMd Sec. ft Treas. Sheriff 7 * Sale. W ILL be sold before the Courthouse door ia the town of La Grange, Ga., upon tbe first Tuesday in*May next, within the lejpl hours of sale, two bales of cotton, levied on to satisfy two tax fifas for the year 1864, against Torbite, Tate ft Co. T. L C. TIMMONS, marlO-td Sheriff! T Augustus €• Wan, P HYSICIAN AND SURGEON, La Grange, Georgia, OFFICE—thc same as occupied by Dr?. Long ft Ware. aprll '62-tf Official. Hnqns. Akkim or rax C. Statks. i 14lh February, 1865. f General Orders, I No. 2. [ lo entering noon the campaign sheet to open, the GenoraMa>Chief feels assured that the sefcUen who bare so long and so nohly borne the hardship* and dangers of the war, require no exhortation to respond to the calls of honor and duty. With the liberty transmitted by theta forefathers they have inherited the spirit to defmid it. The choice between war and abject snbmimion is before them. " To such a proposal brave men with arms in their bands can have bat one answer. They cannot barter manhood for peace, nor the right of self-government for life or property. But justice to them requires a sterner admoni tion to those who have abandoned tbeir commands in tbe hour of peril. A last opportunity is offered to them to wipe oat the disgrace and escape the punishment of their crimes. By authority of the President of the Confederate States, a pardon is announced to such' deserters and men improperly absent, as shall return to tbe commands to which they belong within the short est possible time, not exceeding twenty days from tbe publication of this order, at tbe headqaartera of the department in which they may be. Those who may be prevented by interruption of communications, may report within the time ape- ified to the nearest enrolling officer or other officer on duty, to be forwarded as soon as practicable, and upon presenting a certificate Irum such officer showing compliance with this requirement, will receive the pardon hereby offered. Those who have deserted to tbe service of the enemy, or who bare deserted after having been once pardoned for the same offence, and tho.-e who shall desert or absent themselves without authori ty alter tbe publication of this order, are excluded from its benefits. Nor does the offer of pardon ex tend to other offences than desertimi and absence without permission. By the same authority, it is also declared that no general amnesty will again be granted, and those who reftise to accept the pardon now offered, or who shall hereafter desert or absent themselves without leave, shall suffer such punishment as the courts may impose, and uo application lor clemen cy will be entertained. Taking new resolution from the fate which our enemies intend for us, let every man devote all bis energies to tbe common defence. Our resources, wisely aud vigorously employed, are ample, and with a brave army, sustained by a determined and united people, success, with God’s assistance, cannot be doubtful. The advantages of the enemy will have but little Talue if we do not permit Sbem to impair our reso lution. Let us, then, oppose constancy to adver sity, fortitude to suffering, and courage to danger, with the firm assurance that He who gave freedom to our fathers will bless all the efforts of tbeir children to preserve it. R. E. LEE, General. All newspapers in tbe Confederate Staten are requested to copy six times the nbo»e [Gen eral Order No. 2], and send bills, with a copy of the paper, to the Richmond Enquirer for pay ment. marl0-6t Official. lluqKs. Akmiks of C. Statf-s. ) February 11, 1665. | General Orders,) No. 3. f The discipline and efficiency of the army have been greatly impaired by men leaving their prop er commands to join others iu which they find ser vice more agreeable. This practice, almost as injurious in its conse quences as the crime of desertion, by tb« Articles of War exposes the off-nder to a similar punish ment, and subjects the officer receiving him to-dis- missal fr»m the army. It is therefore declared that thc provisions of General Older No. 2.of this date.from army head quarters. apply to such men a* have left tlieir proper commands and join'd others without being regularly transferred, lliey will rec-ive tie pai- don protnis- d in that order upou complyiu.. with i:s condition*, or suffer the consequeuces attached to negh cling it. The names of such absentees will be forthwith reported to tl:e-c headquarter* by the officers with whutn they are serving, ai.d immediate iii**asUM» taken to return them to ilrnir proper commands. As soon as practicable, an inxpcction will be made, and charges will be nrqfen ed against those >5 liu iPijm v» tv vM««riLC tine «;i»MT . K. E. LEE, General. JTft' All newspapers ill the Confederate State* ure re q u *! d to Copy six time* the above [Gi n— oral Older No. 3] and send bill, with a copy **f the p *prr, to the Richmond Ei.quiier for pay ment. mar 10-tit To Use Women of Georgia. KiniMoMt, Va„ Febrttaiy It. J665. I am iu Richmond, and am issuing to the gal lant Georgian* in the Atiny of Northern Virgin ia, a supply ut comforUble clothing. 1 have ietu- ed to them the last token of your affectionate n*- iiieiubrutice of their in.ndy deeds, and cf sj mpnthy lor tlieir .*acrilic< s. which you have forwarded to me. There is not a pair uf *ock* left in my de- piirtmeuL Although I urn couipcll'd to witness the sufferings of our troops, us they trudge with cheerful obedience through alternate snow ami mud, with sockle.s leet. 1 aut unable to amelior ate those sufferings without your aid You have done nobly iu the past. About thirty thocsam> pair* ot sock* have been sent me. I know you are willing to do even tattler in future. Without your assistance mji- boys must suffer You will never allow them o suffer while you have p revet tojpre wut it. A number of ladles have socks on band made from thc yarn furnished by u*. Will they please forward the same us directed below. We have varn on hand still. On appliaation by letter, or othcrwiMe, to any of the parties mention ed below, you will lie furnished When Ihe socks are ready they may I*.* returned to tbe parties from whom the yarn was receiv/d. We want tkx tiioi- SAKD pairs for our brave boys. Khali they have them? Ira K. Foktkk, Q. M. Gen 1 of Georgia. N B.—Ladies living near tbe following places can forward socks to the following officers. Re quisitions for yarns can also be made upon them: Augusta—Capt Jno W Walker. G reeurlxiro—Capt W G Cade. Madison—Capt Jno A Erwin. Macon—Capt JAR Hanks. Griffin—Capt L J Guilmartia. Milledgeville—Col Ira R Foster. If the packages are marked Sock* foh.Soi.jieu*/ the Express Company will forward them, and tbe officers receiving will pay tbe '“eight. The ladiea will please enclose the Express receipt to the offi- oer to whom they ship tbe socks. All papers in the State will copy three times, and, as the socks ore donated to the soldiers, they will please make as small a charge as posmbie. —[We mske no charge.—Lagrange Reporter.] mar 17-31. Executor’s Sale. A GREEABLY to an order from the Court of Ordinary of Troop county, I will sell before the Courthouse door in tbe town of LaGrange, on the first Tuesday in May next, three booses aud lots in tbe village of Mouatville, to wit: ooe store bouse, one old grocery and one billiard salooa; also one lot of laod in tbe county of originally Ir win, now Colquitt, containing 490 acres, more or leas. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and credit ors. Terms cash. W. H. FINCnER, marlO-td* Ex’r. Administrator’s Sale. B Y virtue of an order from tbe Court of Ordi nary sf Troup eonoty, I will sell befois tbe Courthouse door fn La Grange, on the 1st Tues day in May next, within the legal hours ot sale, an undivided half interest in 290 acr s of !aod, more or less; and also a half interest in tbs Mill known as Bentley's old mill, on tbe Chattahoochee river—all lying ia Mid coantv, and sold as the property of M. D. Fisher, deceased. Term* on the day of sale. marHMd WM. M. CAMERON, Adm’r. Wanted. P EORGIA RAILROAD BANK NOTES. VJ $500 GOLD. GEORGIA SIXES AND EIGHTS. NORTH CAROLINA. TENNESSEE AND VIRGINIA BANK NOTES. TENNESSEE. NORTH CAROLINA, GEOR- 1 GIA AND MISSOURI BONDS, i feb24 tf JESSE McLENDON.