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GATE-CITY ; GUARDIAN.
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COMDttoRS.
ATLANTA, OBORQIA i
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13, mi.
Tke Confederated Slates of America.”
In these day* of perverted political opinion
and theory, It la moot gratifying to tha true
roamaa to tea that iba Representatives of tha
)gStales hare begun right,by conveying
valuable and pregnant fact In tha name
the naw Union. Twoyeara ago the avow
oontolidation doctrinal waa aa unpopular
Northern State* as Abolitionism is to
the same quarter, and in the South, the
was absolutely odious. Now how
! That political solecism to the Amer-
pubKcan is now the almost universal
the North, and tens of thousands in
the Slave States defend it. It waa as
that liberty and stable Government
overthrown under the late Govern
h the prevalence of this heresy, as
body should perish without the heart’s
if the tide, "Confederated States
is not expressive and clear enough,
contingency of misconstruction of
inate Sovereignty of the States com
i Confederation, let ns, then, in mercy
have it as soon as possible.
Government can be free long, un
make sectional, class and monied ma-
impossibility. We never had th
oe with the Blaok Republican ar-
the claim to the right of Seces
chaoging the bond of Union into
I. To argue thus, is to presurao that
and a sense of honor between
lere delusions. Better, far better,
Union that ever was constructed
to pieces at the touch of the slight-
or dissatisfaction, than that the
d be drawn so tight and made so
tbe oppressed could never dissolve
the time to correct abuses, for once
With tbe lights furnished by tbe
we surely ought to be able to con-
rnment that shall endure till it
test respectable, if not venerable
can be done if now, when there
onal and party interests to warp
the judgments of the founders of
ent, we seek the truth in the love
rget men in our aim to uphold the
unaan Liberty and Progress.
The 1^resident Elect,
’•a of Hon. Jefferson Davis lo the
Presidency of the Southern Con
I an admirable movement. We
bt that if the people, at the polls,
this choice by their spontaneous
r Paris would have been the man
t appearance before the world
rticipator in public affairs, be ba?
i hold on the public confidence.
1 Jefferson Davis uttered a word, or
I to a work, as a public man, that
i at bad faith or a default in his
gallons to the whole country. While
the firmness, tenacity and readiness of
0tfboao in his defence of bis own section, like
Am|great man, he never moved a finger in a
wsffc ef injustice or wrong to any section of
tip country. His bearing and brilliant service
feMUaioo has covered biro with glory. But
for bie unshaken endurance and indomitable
pl«Ck, ft i* generally conceded the battle of
Vista would have been an awful disas
lev, lastead of a crowning glory. We deeply
ngtuto hear that tbe effects of tbe hardships
of the Mexican war, and protracted and unu
suai application to political studies and duties,
have seriously impaired Mr. Davis' health.-—
Wa have been informed, by a distinguisdcd ex
member of the United States Congress, that
Mr. Davis, by universal accord in Washington*
was called the most laborious man belonging
to either branch of Congress. At the time of
bis withdrawal from the Senate, he was, by
far, we think, the most effective and powerful
speaker in that body. We have, then, the i
of our choice, and the man best suited to take
the helm of our gallant little ship, as she dash
es into the stormful seas.
Of Hon. A. H. Stephens it is unnecessary for
us to speak to Georgians. We believe, since
Mr. Clay was borne to his long home, there
does not survive a Statesman who is more de
votedly loved by his friends, or more generally
admired by his opponents. If anything could
convince the Black Republican Government
we have cut loose from, that the day tor earn
est action had come, and that Southern Seces
sion was a fixed fact, Mr. Stephens’ present re
lations to the Southern Confederacy woul'd af
ford the needful conviction. Conservative and
conciliating while hope was left, Mr. Stephens
paltered not a second with the well being and
safety of his own people, when he could no
longer hope. Let our Representatives keep ss
cool, firm and useful as they have begun the
good work of our political regeneration, and
all will go well.
Terrible Times its Ataw York
The "Day Book” of the 9th instant says:
“We were informed by a promiuent lawyer
this morning, that not less than one hundred
failures occurred in this city yesterday. In
fact it is said that whole blocks are tumbling
down together. This is a fearful state of affairs,
and it renders one sad to contemplate such
wide-spread ruin and misery in tha midst ef
aueh universal proeperity. When Providence
has blessed us ae a nation with ail that heart
could wish, it is lamentable to think that a fa
natieal and aaotioaal party should atop In end
dcetroy all this affluence and sweep away in a
breath the hard-earned competence of years ol
industry. Tha time waa, a few weeks since-
we fear It Is too Ini# now—when tbe question
eenld have bean settled in twenty four hours,
and peace and prosperity aent their keeling
wtnp over every portion ef our great Bepub-
lia* Bat alas! tbe blind ness of ussorupulous
politicians and tbe madness of fanatics) seal-
ota bars nearly extinguished every hope of
peace, and we see a long and gloomy night be
fore tbe North, bereft—** she gradually will
ba by a Southern Confederacy, of bar commer
cial position.*
MVrdi are Things,
In times like the present how careful should
every oae be who assumes to speak for tbe
public.
An article appearing someiime since in the
"Chronicle A Sentinel,” looking to the proba
bility of the establishment in the South of a
Constitutional Monarchy upon the reconstruc
tion of the Government of the secediug States,
has, it seems, attracted unusual attention and
evoked very unfavorable comments. We have
not the least idea that more than one unbiased
mint) in every hundred thousand throughout
the South would give in its adhesion to such
proposition. Yet, it is enough for tbe greedy
maligni'y of our foes to seise bold of, that such
an idea has been advanced. Some ingenious
perversion will have it that a Constitutional
Monarchy is the popular form of Government
with tbe "8lave Oligarchy next, that
peopla are all corrupted and politically de
bauebed, and the timid Southern man
have his alarms intensified—the blatant Abo
litionist will have s theme upon whieh he will
become far more loud and eloquent than usual,
and the effect of such inconsiderate avowals
will prove to be an unmixed evil.
The eyes of the wcrld are upon us, and men’s
souls are in the crucible, in this trial of fire.—
Every Southern Editor—every Southern poli
tician—every Southern man should strive now
to speak only the words of " truth and sober
ness.” There was a time for stern demand and
for a preparation of heart that would find us
ready for any trial or fate, except the fete of
slaves and oowards. Now we have taken the
■laud of a brave and proud People; let us
maintain it with the prudence and firmness of
a sober and a wise oue.
Reminiscence,
We give below, as a political relic, the fol
lowing letter from that steadfast old patriot
and sage, Nathaniel Macon. It would have
been indeed a good thing for those in tbe
North who professed to love the old Union, if
they had given their voice to the esiablishment
of the dootrines of this letter. While men
professed to regard the Union ns a vital mat
ter, they never would have pressed to tbe
verge of destruction their best interests, by
experiments upon the forbearance of Sover
eign States, which oould remove themselves at
will from the pressure of hostile legislation
Consolidation dootrines have been the work
of ruin for the old Union and for Black Re
publican patriotism :
Buck SrRiNQ, February 9, 1883.
Sir : 1 have received your letter of tbe 24th
t. There can be no doubt that the United
States are in a deplorable situaiion, and that
he publication of the opinion you desire would
be useless. It has never been a secret, and
always stated to those who wanted to know it.
In the year 1824, the Constitution was buried
in the Senate—tbe Senators who were then
present will, it is believed, recollect the fact—
and never afterwards quoted by me while I
remained in the Senate. Tbe opinions of Gener
al Washington, Mr. Jefferson and Governor
Cliuton are known, but not respected. I have
never believed that a State could nullify and
remain in the Union; but 1 have alwiys believed
(hat a State might secede when the pleated, pro^
ided that she would pay her proportion of the
public debt; and this right 1 have considered
the best guard to public liberty ami to public
justice that could be desired, and it ought to
have prevented what is now felt in the South—
oppression.
The proclamation contains principles as con
rary to what was the Constitution, as nulli
fication. It is the great error of the Adminis
tration ; which, except that, has been satisfac
lory in a high degree to the people who elected
tbe President.
When confederacies begin to fight, liberty
is soon lost, and the Government as soon ebang
ed. A government of opinion, established by
eovoreign States for special purposes, cannot
be maintained by foroe. The use of force
makes enemies, and enemies cannot live in
peace under such a government.
The case of South Carolina is aa different
from that of Pennsylvania as any two cases can
la 1816, the system which now oppresses
the South was begun, it was then opposed.
In 1824 the Constitution wee buried. Sena
tors who were then in the Senate will no doubt
recollect. (Repetition—old age will tell.)
Time to quit. Yours very truly,
NATHANIEL MACON.
Hon. Samuel P. Carson.
Appointments in the Army of Georgia.
First Rkoimknt.—Colonel, Wm. A. J. Har
dee, late U. 8. Army; Lieutenant-Colonel, C.
. Williams, Muscogee county; 1st Major, Hugh
McLaws, late U. 8. Army; 2d Major, E. R.
Harden, Whitfield county.
Second Regiment.—Colonel. W. H. T. Walk
er, lata U. S. Army; Lieutenant-Colonel, E. W.
Chastain, Fannin county; 1st Major. Win. M.
Gardner, lata U. S. Army; Id Major, Alfred
Cumraing, late U. S. Army.
Tha “ Federal Union ” says it is expected that
the Regiments, constituting a portion of a Brig
ade as it does, will be under the command of
Brigadier and Brevet-Major-General David E.
Twiggs. The appointments of Captains and
Lieutenants, if made, are not yet authorised to
be made public.
Secession of Texas,
The secession of Texas is confirmed. The
Ordinance was passed on the 1st instant by a
vote of 166 ayes to 7 noes! The Governor,
Legislature and Supreme Court Judges were
present It is to be voted on by the people on
the 23d February, and, if adopted, will ge into
effect on tbe 2d March.
The Governor recognises the Convention of
the people, and declared his attachment to the
South and desire to join a Southern Confedera
cy. If none should be formed, he will then
unite to maintain the Republie of Texas.
The eecession newt from Georgia, Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, created
much excitement in Northern Texas.
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.
COJUGRESB.
Mortoomeev, Feb. 12,1 Ml.—Tbe Standing
Committees were an nouneed.
The President received and read a despatch
from tha Louisiana Convention, cordially ap
proving of tbe nomination of Hon. Jefferson
Davis and H*>n. A. H. Stephens.
Designs for a Seal and Ping for tbe new Con
federacy were offered.
A resolution was offered that, until otherwise
provided, the several officer* ooanested with
the oollection of Custom* in the several States
of the Confederacy be and the same are contin
ued in office. The resolution waa referred.
A resolution was offered that the Committee
ou Foreign Affairs are requested to inquire into
the propriety and necessity, ae soon as the
President is inaugurated, of sending Commie
siouers to tbe Government of the United States
The resolution was referred.
The Congress then went Into secret session,
duriog which they adopted the following, aud
removed secresy;
Resolved, That this Government takes under
its chsrge tbe question and difficulties now ex
isting between the Sovereign States of this
Confederacy and the Govern meat of tbe United
States relating to tha occupation ef Forts, Ar
senals, Navy Yards, and other public estab
lishments, and thRt the President oi this Con
gress be directed to communicate this resolu
tion to the Governors of the different States.
United States— Congress.
Washington, Feb. 12, 1861.
Senate.—The Naval appropriations were
amended, including the t.velve hundred thous
and dollars for new steam sloops, and passed.
House.—The Secretary of the Treasury, in
his communication, states that the Treasury ia
bankrupt, as there is only about ha If a million
subject to draft, and nine or ten millions are
required before the 4th of March. A bill was
passed authorising him to accept State guaran
tees for new bonds to amount of surplus rev
enue distributed in ’36.
The Indian Trust Ponds Investigating Com
mittee reported, implicating Secretary Floyd
to a very great extent, and censuring Secreta
ry Thompson and McClelland for the looee
manner in which bond’s are kept.
The Pacific Railway amendment* were de
bated.
From Havana*
Havana dates to the 7th instant have been
received at New Orleans. Business was brisk.
Sugar firm at 7(^74 cents. Molasses steadier.
Exchange on New York 3@4£. Freights im
proving.
The steamer Valareo, from Vera Crus, arriv
ed at Havana, bringing the exiled Foreign
Ministers and General Miramon. The Papal
Nuncio was insulted at Vera Crus, and took
refuge at the French Consulate.
Miramon escaped disguised, after great dan
gers.
e Archbishop and the Bishops have all
been exiled, and the populace stoned them at
Vera Crus. They were afterwards detained by
the authorities for trial.
e American Minister, Gov. Walker, ar
rived on the 30th ultimo.
Louisiana.
The State Convention, on tbe 11th instant,
adopted a State Flag. Itconsista of a red field,
with | yellow star, and thirteen stripes of blue,
white and red.
An Ordinance making it a penal offence for
pilots at Belise to bring over the bar any Uni.
ted States war vessels, was passed.
An Ordinance to accept the criminal law of
the United States was adopted.
The Postal Committee report was adopted.
The report of an inventory by tho Commit
tee on Federal Property was received and read.
Texas.
Advices from Texas, received at New Or-
leads, state that the Convention passed an Or
dinance favoring a speedy formation of a South
ern Confederacy.
The Convention elected eeven delegates to
the Southern Congress.
Col. Lockridge arrived from Austin.
The Provisional Government and its
President,
CoL James Gardner, Proprietor of the Augus
ta "Constitutionalist/* writing from Montgom
ery, under date of the 8d instant, thus dieeaeses
tbe subject of tbe Provlelonal Government and
indicates hie preference for the Preeidency :
Tke exigencies of the hour cel) lor a speedy
inauguration of a Provisional Government, and
the Congress will, no doubt, proceed to that
work immediately after ite own organisation.
The supreme power of tbe seceded States is
now vested in the Congress now about to aa-
semble, hut that body is uot in a convenient
shape for discharging ail the neceewjr func
tions of Government. There is e pressing ae*
ceasity for a Government having an orgaoic
lew, wbiob will he its charter of authority, and
supplied with an Executive, a Legislative and
a Judicial Department. An Executive with
organised bureaus for the various details of its
civil administration, and military and naval
organisations for purposes of effective service
by land and sea, is first in order of necessity.
That Executive should be clothed with ample
powers for all the pressing requirements of
peaceful negotiations, or ot military defence.
The needful legislative functions can, for the
present, be discharged by tha Congress about
to conveue, and it should oontinus its sessions
until such time as the legislative bodies to he
created by the new Government, shell be sum
moned into being through the forms of eleotion
about to be provided. Already in tbe several
States judioial organizations exist, which can,
with slight modifications, be continued under
tbe authority of the Congrees.
Thus, in a few days can be brought into ex
istence a Government, completed in all assen
tial parts and details. The perfection of those
details will be the subsequent work of patient
deliberation and care. It is all important to
have a Government organized at the earliest
practicable moment, with full powers to make
war, conclude peace, contract alliances, and do
all other acts and things which a sovereign
nation may of right do. Time is pressing, and
th* issue of peace or war will soon be upon us
They are now at our very door. Let us not
waste time in idle debate " while Phillip's
thundering at the gates.”
A strong Provisional Government is sn abso
lute necessity of tbe crisis. The Executive
should be clothed with large discretionary pow
ers, for no deliberative sagacity can foresee the
variety and complication of difficulties requir
ing prompt ana energetic action, which may
from day to day be presented. This must con
tinue to be the case until an amicable arrange
ment can be made with the Black Republican
Government about to be installed, or a peace
q be conquered. For the Executive chair,
needed a man of first rate ability, energy
and power of character—a man bold in action
and of iron firmness of mind—a man skilled
public affairs, and conversant with th*
wants, the interests, and the resource* of our
own people, and of all countries with which
they have commercial dealings. The seceding
States are now in the condition of Cortez on
the sea-beach of Mexico, when he burnt up his
ships. Their course is onward There is to be
no looding back—no retracting of steps—nulla
vestigia retursum. It is impossible now to bring
the dissevered Stales together again under tbe
same Government. It were a* easy to restore
■ Etruscan vase shattered by a chemical ex
plosion.
The Government that waa destroyed by se
cession,like the vase containing elements whose
friction produced combustion, has succumbed
to the irresisti le pressure of antagonistic feel
ings, and interests, which have for long years
been warring against each other in the Union.
These warring elements may subside, and al
low repose to all sections, if kept apart—if
separated into two distiuot National organiza
tions ; but they will never again be brought
into harmonious contact under the same Gov
ernment
IPHI Panel
We find tke following pleasing anuonnos-
m»ol In the Aogutl* "Republic” of this
morning:
44 Married, in MilledgsvUle, on Wednesday
Evening, Oik instant, by the Rev. Wm. Flinn
ParaaeoN Th»wiat, fiaq., Comptroller Gen
eral, to Miss Anna Hawley, daughter of Col.
1>. C. Campbell, of Milledgevills.”
Wa oeagratoUte our friend "Pete” upon
bis alliance, and doubt not, if he dote ooly
half aa well in hie marriage relatione, ae be
baa ae Comptroller-Genera! of the State, bit
wife will be tho eovied possessor of a 44 mods,
husband.” Long life and happiooes to them.
Who won the Battles and Purchased the
the Territories f
The Abolitionists are seeking to deprive the
South of all the territory acquired by the Mex
ioan War, yet the reoonis show that this very
territory waa won by Southern blood and tree
sure. The statement below shows that whilst
fourteen alnve States furnished 46,680 volun
leers, the free States and Torritoriee furniah-
hut 28,064. The disparity is marked, cousid
ered from any point of view, but especially so
in regard to tho relative population of the two
eeetions. Tbe figures, we may add, are de
rived from Executive Dooument No.02, of the
1st session, 80th Congress:
nativity of the regular army in the mbxi
CAN WAR.
Non-hlavaholdlng State* and Territories 23,656
Slaveheldlng State* 14,655
VOLUNTEER* TO MEXICAN WAR FROM SLAYI-
HOLDtNG STATES.
No. Rilled, Wounded Died.
Arkanaaa 1,828 ft 8 158
Florida 8:8 1 1 7
Team* 7,81* 48 JO 117
Louisiana ..7,728 15 * 1*2
Tennessee 5,410 57 18 136
Kentucky ,.4,800 10ft 48 176
Virginia 1,80* 1 — «o
North Carolina...*.... 8*6 1 — 171
South Carolina 1,054 58 115 284
Georgia 8,047 4 5 116
Alahaaia 8,811 — — 10*
Mississippi 1,819 60 45 256
Maryland and District
of Colombia 6,T88 18 9 52
Mlaaourl 6,788 18 t...t!8
45,680 413 *267 2,050
VOLUNTEERS TO MRXICAR WAR FROM NON-SLAVR-
HOLDING STATES AND TERRITORIES.
Massachusetts...
New York
Naw Jersey
Pennsylvania...,,
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana— ...
Illinois
Wisconsin
144 — - .
. 229 — —
Iowa.
28,054 284 285 1,117
No volunteer. wtr* M«t from Main., No*
lltmptbiro, Vermont, Coonoeiioul nod Khodo
lolnod.—Mempkii Avalanekt.
Mgr It to told ihti tho ooo of rod peppen,
•leaped in ofdor, it tho boot proeontiro end tho
moat oertoin euro for tho putrid lor* throat In
uao. It ohould bn uood u * "gargle,” end n
Hltlo (wallowed ocoooior.ally.
Hie Colonel Banner of tho Pint Cavalry,
nnd M*Jor Hooter, (i le onld, ore detailed hr
tbo War Deportment to noeempony Mr. Lfarofn
M Woohlngton.
Yet, the effort is to be made to force upou
tbe South tbe hateful rule of Black Republi
canism, if Mr. Lincoln’s oracles are to be cred
ited. Measures of coercion are to bo initiated,
e South ia to be subjugated, if tbe phys
ical power of the North can effect it. The
policy of Lord North toward* the thirteen col
onica ia to be repeated, or attempted, and a
bloody civil war is before us.
To meet tbe crash, tbe South is arming.—
Who shall diroot tho blows she is about to be
called on to strike for her libertiesf Public
attention has turned with almost one accord to
Jefferson Davis, as the great military leader
for the occasion. He has, in an eminent degree,
civil qualifications for the supreme executive
command, but his time and talents would be
fully occupied in the military service, if placed
at the head of her armies. Who, then, should
be the man for the Executive Chair, for the
stormy time approaching ? Robert Toombs is
the man.
A less impulsive nature, a less impassioned
ardor of purpose, a less chivalrous daring in
action, might suit the halcyon time of peaceful
prosperity. But amid the scenes of strife and
the clash of great principles, involving the in
terests of all humanity and civilization, we
need at the helm of State a civilian of eminent
ability and experience, who combines with
them the military attributes of command. We
need a kindred spirit to that of Jefferson Da
vis. Robert Toombs comas nearer to the re
quirement than any man now figuring upon
the publio arena. Though in disposition every
Harry Hotspur, when patriotism calls to duty,
he has the wise forecast of a Fabiua to restrain
premature action.
The form of the Government, about to be in
stituted, will bo republican, of course, and the
Federal Government furnishes the model
which seems to meet general acceptance. But
there may bo many modifieatione in detail,
and in tbe distribution of powers without dis
tributing its symmetry. Some of them are
highly desirable. Tbe mode of electing Pres
ideut and Vice-President, the terms of office,
and the Executive powers, may he changed in
many particulars with advantage.
The composition of tbe Legislative branches,
and their mode of election, tenure of office,
aud the qualifications of voting, tha structure
of the Judiciary system, may all require im
portant changes.
The practical workings of the British min
isterial and legislative system, are, in some re
•pects, better than the American, and some of
tnoee portions may be incorporated with ad
vantage. The details could not be entered in
to here without extending this too far. There
is ample time before at for these topics ; for the
C rmenent government to be established will
carefully considered and matured, and be
subjeeted to thorough discussion before the peo
ple. After being argued upon by this Congress,
it will be many months before its establish
ment in the place of the Provisional Govern
ment to be ordained now. It will be necessari
ly more complete, and more complex than tha
Provisional Government, with powers differ
ently distributed among the several depart
ments. It will leave with the people a larger
share of reserved rights, than will be left un
der the Provision Government.
The exigencies of the hour require a strong
Provisional Government. By this ts meant, a
government approaching a British Parliament
in power and authority, tout restricted by a dis
tinct declaration of inherent end reeerved
rights. It should impose limit* upon ite own
in clear and emphatic terms, so ee to prevent
populer disquietude on this subject. But it
should possess all the egenolee for submitting,
end for settling, promptly and energetically,
ell questions in dispute between tbe North end
the South, peaceably if possible. If the arbit
rament of the sword is to be resorted to, thee
the purae of the eitisen, no lees than the stout
nross of eur soldiery. must he freely sad fully
a! tha command of tha Provisional Govern
moot. The amount of money to be expended,
tho mod* of releiog It, tro to bo dot.rmin-
od by th* Proritionel Governinoet, under no
othor chock hat tho patriotic mot I too which
oholl prompt cook otop, and tho roepohUblltty
which always bids tbe agent to the source of all
Th If is thTauiiuda in Wlrfch the Govern
meat should be presented to the Lincoln Air
ministration. This if the organization with
whieh foreign Governments should b« invited
to treat. The Commissioner*who may be sent
to Washington city, and those to be sent to
Europe, should be nerved with tbe eonecious
nee* that the Government they represent is
ready and willing to maintain every pledge
they may make in its name, whether for
peace or for war. G.
Mr. Crittenden on Coercion*
From the 44 Globe ” of the 24th ult., we take
tbe following remarks of Mr. Crittenden, by
way ef correction to the rumor signifying that
he advocated the coercion of seceding Stales
Ho thinks Congress baa the power, but it is
io expedient to exereiee it. Mr. Crittenden
soys:
1 have beard, casually, that I am represen
ted with having in that speech, advocated
strongly, indeed fiercely, ibe poliey of coer
cion in reepeet to tbe seceding State*. Mr.
President, 1 did no such thing ; and you know
it. 1 did say that, in my judgment, tbe Con
gress of the United States bad the kwh, but
the exereUe ot it was always a question of ex
peditney, and that there might ba cases to
which that power waa plsiuly applicable, and
where it ought to be exercised; and nobody
eao be at a less to imagiue such ease*, aria
ing either in States or Territories.
if thedijtrict of Columbia were to uo-
uadertako to secede, aod give ue notice Uiat,
having resumed her aneient sovereignty, she
desired us to abandon the Capitol, does any
man suppose that the Government oould sc-
quiese in such a proceedure; or that if persis
ted in, it should not employ force to to put it
down ? Certainly not. I expressly said that
now was not the oocasion or the time for the
application of any doetrine or pelioy of coer
cion ; but by some misunderstanding or othsr
of the publisher of this supposed speech of
mine, I am represented ae a determined aid
fierce advocate of coercion now upon the seos-
ding Stales. I said the direot contrary.
Sir, this is all I have now to say on the sub
ject.
Letter From Hon. Jere: Clemens.
Huntsville, Feb. 2, 1861.
Hon. Solon Bobland :
My Dear Sir : 1 wrote you a long letter at
Washington, but 1 suppose you bad left there
before it reached its destination. Its chief
object was to obtain reliable information of
the views and purposes of tbe lllaok Republi
can party. Since then so many evidences
have thickened about me of a determined hoe-
lility to our people, as well as to our institu
tions, (hat I bare lost all hope of any settle
ment. except such as may be made by the
bayonet aud tbe sabre. After tbe election of
Lincoln, in the first flush of triumph, I waa
prepared for, and could have overlooked a
good deal of insulting exultation on the part
of his supporters. Ths mere extravagancies
of a partisan press would have been pitied
ti forgiven. 1 looked beyond these, to Lin
coln himself, and to tbe leaders who were
likely to have an influence in shaping his pol-
In tbat quarter not one ray of hope has
made its appearanoe. Tha idea of concilia
tion, of fraternal concession, for the sake of
peace, seems not to have entered into their
thoughts. We have heard euough of coercion
to make the blood of freemen ruo like melted
lava, but we have heard not a word of kindly
affection ; we have received no assurances that
our just rights should be respected Senators
and Representatives io Congress; Governors
and Slate Legislatures talk to us glibly of the
halter and the gibbet, bat no one appeals (o
our affections; no one seems to think that we
capable of being swayed by any motive bat
the fear of an ignominious death. Mr. Lin*
coin himself is silent, but the olive branch
tendered by the venerable Crittenden is tram
pled in ths dust by his followers, and we are
told in every form of aggravating defiance that
the day of compromises has passed. Be it so.
There is no one in all this land to whom the
crumbling of that mighty temple ereoted by
our fathers, has brought more agony than ft
has to tne No one has habitually cherished
a more snthuaiastie love for our National ban.
ner—no one has followed it more readily when
it waved in front of a hostile foroe, or has
shaken by ths deadly breath of the pestilence,
and even at this hour no one would more gled
ly return beneath its folds, if it acre possible
to find there the freedom and the peace of oth
er years. But that hope is gone The North
ern States have rudely torn away tha veil
which we, in our fond and foolish affection,
had drawn over our own eyes. They will ool
allow uo to ho eelf-deluded. They furnish u,
no oxcuio for niieundereiaoding their pur-
potee. They bare utterly scorned Io oootho
u, with ooft and gentle words. They addroet
thcmeelveo to our fears .lone, and wo ehould
indeed bo the effeminate slave* they profeoo to
believe u«, if ouch tends did ool grow into a
bloody harveet.
I resiited the iiceision of Alabama to the
loot moment; not became I doubled that il
mutt come sooner or later, but beoaueo I pre
ferred to wait until you in Teuntooe* wore
reedy to go with ui. I knew well enough (hot
you mutt go evootually. Mr. f.inooln wili not
lot you etay ia the Dnion u freemen. Ain-
baton and Minlwippi are in a largo pari the
obildren ofTenaoieee. Uo will demand your
aid, in ibo firel place, to crash year own de
scendant., ,ad whoa thai io refused, ai refut
ed it will bo, tho dooree for your deetructioa
will at once go forth, or if it io delayed, il will
only bo until ho foole ho can eirike with great
er safety.
I do not look for tho present oonteet to end
in tho immediate secession of Tennessee. I
know your people batter, and have been mare
familiar with thorn from infanoy, than those
of my own 8tato. They have boo* deeply
schooled in ■owtimento of attachment to the
Union. It Jo a* honorable attachment, and
therefore, the more difficult to bo dootroyod.
But I know aloo tho material of wbiok the
predominant party at the North i. composed,
and 1 know that Tonnetveana oaonut oKIialf
with them. Tho day it near at hand when
the mother and tho daughter (Teoaocaee and
Alabama) will bo otsuding vide by aide, a* of
yoro, and when that day cumto, woo bo to tho
enemy that auailt them.
Very truly year Mend,
JERK : CLBMENR.
Xwrtovtf shut lb* CtMfsdmfs Mofn.
Tho London “ Economic!" ha* a long art!
ole beginning, "Sill England recognise the
independence nnd ooveroignty of th* **w
SUiti I” To which it ropliwt - Th* n»t«-
rol o*d oponionoono answer II, of court*, In
th* affirmative " Th* mala difficulty il *•**>•
fo antlclpat* Io that th* Bottth may *«t Ma
dder iilelf bound by oxlotlng trettlet to deoiot
from lb, olovo trodo. It will to* toon by rb*
notion already taken by the toeodlnt Slat**
that no auoh ditfiouky need be antlolp«l*4.—
Th* •• Koonomitt" tad* i « Apart from I hit
perplexing «N*Uan, w« no* no racoon for an
lintpaling iknt » otrarano* of tho Union, on**
effected pooeo*bly end without Mteotropbo,
Will b* in any w*y i*J*riouo to Oraat Britain.
On tkt contrary, HinM rare tknl u mny ml
mrfirrrt^f &«r«Lr tsnglovof Pkna oOervriw."
Poverty not a Can*
it io a* poverty
»* ““dw very ,
'ovwffjr i* on* of th* hmt
ma* quality in oxioMoeo. A irien
is like graduating wit h honor f ro «
It demonotratoo Muff and itawi,,"
certificate of worthy labor, credit.w,
*d. A young mot who cannot ,i u V,r
io not worthy anything. If* tu "
above a drudge or o pauper.
A young mao who cannot feel hi*
on, ot th* yok* of poverty p—
and hio pluck rio* with every hits,-
ty throws io his way, tsay so caff
some ooroer and hide klmarlf pi
a tbouaand timet more men than it
It only rulno those who ore not
worth saving, while il oaves n
th*** wk*m wooltk would k >f ,
any young man who road, thin i,
onto no to bo rich, I give him pj,,
yon, my rich young friend, b*«om
in danger. Tou lackonoeiimuluitoef.
excellence, which your poor comniej-
aooooo. Too will b* very if
ooft spot in your head, to tkixk yeuntll
him, nod tbot sort of thing m .t n ,
aud injureo you. With fall pockets aid
acb, and fiao linen and broadcloth m
t ook, your heart and eoul plethoric,
root of yoor lif* you will fiodyourmlf
pound by nil th* poor boy, uornd you
you kuow It
No, my boy, if you art poor, thank
take courage, for He iolendi to giv*
chance to niakotomotbiogofyotirulf.
bad plenty of money, tee ebateeo t*
would spoil you for all uvefol porpooot.
look oduoation f Have you butt cat
th* text book ? fiemember that edueat
•one other thingx, dose not coooiotie
titud* of tbioga o men pouoitei. 1
you do ? That io tbo question that ,.
business for you. Do you know joorb
Do you kuow moo, and how to deal with
Has your mind, by any metes whsiso
reived that discipline which girctwj
power and faculty T
If *o, then you are more of a mat
thoutsnd timet bettor eductltd than tL
who graduates from coiltge with bio br
of stuff that ho cannot apply to ths p
business or life—stuff, tbe aoquitilioa of
hoe been in no sense o disciplinary prt
far a* ho Is eunoctnod. There trt n
moo in thin world less thao thirty years of
unmarried, who can offord to bo riob. C
tbo greatest benefits to to reeped from ,
financial dioutrn. it the using of a li
of young men.—Timothy JVicomh.
sou ciaxoAS. joss
KIKKMAN dc LUKE,
COMMISSION MERCHAN
No. 17G* Second Street,
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
Refer to Jobn Kirkman, Jamb
GaaEMFisLB, Naahville, Tenn. jan 9=
*ION R. ROISON. ROBERT C. g
S. B. ROBSOif&C,
WHOLESALE ttROCERS
—AND—
Commission Mercha
Whitehall Street,
ATLANTA, GE0B_
Sell Everything in their Line of Trade
The Eoeoemt Prices for Cash,
ootlw
WM • JIG MILLER. T. T. rLUMlSO. I*
mCMULEN, FLEMING 4
general produce
COMMISSION
MERCHA
South Side Pasaeurer Depot,
ATLANTA GEO
K EEP alwaja on hand, and in 1*7£* <]
tie*, Bacon, Lard, Flour, Corn, wlr
^*vythinr usual!/ to be found in i
Thankful for the liberal patronage i
past/ear, we hope, by strict attention I
business, to merit a continuance of the
Consignments respectfully solicited,
jan? McMlLLEN; FLEMING A
1MPPOVKD
METHIC BURIAL CtS
\ kQO, a general assortin'
J^*®***** A Wood Coffin*, including
Wood and Mahogany.
Marshal’* fchaet Metalir Burial 1
An *ntir*ly n*vr article, nearly as light a
and closed up with India Rubb«r—aii^
for sale at my Booms, in Markham’a New
ing, on Whitehall street, up atain.
L. ROBIN
Residence on Bridge street, near Col.
Collier’s.
Orders, by telegraph, or otherwise,
ly attended to. jan
A. ISAACS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER
Millinery and F
GOODS,
Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers,
Dresees, Embroideries,
Blonbta, Rtuljta, perfumers,
<Sco., &c.o.
CONNELLY'S IRON FRONT BUILDI
WHITEHALL 8TREET,
ATLANTA, QA.
octl-dly
HORSES FOB SALK-
TWO largo young Northern M
It* and tin year, old ;
... On* pair Carriage H0R8EA
broke;
Four Canada H0RSE8—all on
Lerme.
A Mo, for tala. BD1K1IE8. TROTTING
ONE and TROTTING BULKAK8—all
factored by No. 1 workmeu.
Apply at G. a ROGER*
aagil BalaElaUo, Loyd:
CHOICE MEATS mar
daily at my Stall in th*
aagil
o. a
BnWAWMCOISUIKV
T HAVE appointed Mr. WILLIAM 1
Amy Agent for th* oal* of
LxnrnrewiLLv gas rbge
I* Atlonla. Georglo.
won CALF SKINS.
A LARON LOT, loot raoolred diraei
tk* Importer*, and for oal* by the
•r stag!* ohm, a* low price*, by
D1MICK, WILSON A <vk
o*U PaochTrw* AOrwot, AUaata,
an