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Advertisements respectfully solicited.
PROFESS ION AL CA R PS ;
E. Al . ALLEN,
RISIOEMT<^^OENTIST (
GRATEFUL to the citizens of Marietta and vi
cinity for a liberal patronage during the past
ten years, is still prepared to perform all operations
either for preserving the natural, or inserting artifi
cial teeth in the most approved manner.
He solicits calls from those who have very bad teeth,
as he is using a pteparation for filling the most deli
cate teeth, no matter how badly decayed, if not oth
erwise diseased—and rendering them serviceable for
years. It is about the same color as the teeth and
will never change or discolor the teeth.
Refers to Citizens of Mai ietta for whom he
has operated during the past ten years.
TERMS.- -Cash, unless by special contract. '
Office, South side of public square, over the Rost Office.
Marietta, Jan. 6, 1860.
NOTICE’.
DR. WM. MAGILL,
OFFERS his Professional services to the citizens of
Marietta and vicinity. He may be found from 9
a, m. to 1 o’clock p. m. at his Office, N, W. corner of
the square, up stairs —and at his residence during the
afternoon. [apv27-6m]
F. M. MYERS,
Attorney at Law,
Marietta, Greorgia.
WILL ATTEND TO ALL BUSINESS ENTRUSTED TO UIS CARE.
References:— Denmead & Wright, Marietta, Ga., A.
J. Hansell, Marietta, Ga.. Irwin & Lester, Marietta,
Ga., Hou. Sol. Cohen, Savannah, S. Yales Levy, Sa
vannah. nov23-tf
CICEKO V. WINN,
COLLECTING LAWYER,
MARIETTA,G EOR GIA.
WILL give his entire attention to the c. llection
of all claims ent listed to his care.
Octl9-ly
W.~ H. HUNT ~
JZ.VJE I* JT X.211’,
A. N .SI 11 PS© A ,
.ITTOR.VEY .IT LdlF,
Marietta, G-eorgia.
Mar. 9,’GO “ ly
N. B. GREEN,
Attorney & Counsellor at Law,
Al arietta, Cobb Co., G-a.
Will p.-.ictice.and givcjprompt attention to all business
confided to bis professional care, in the Distuic r Court
of the U. S. at Marietta. The Supreme Court of Ga.,
st Atlanta, the Superior and Inferior Courts of the
•Blue Ridge Circuit, and the counties adjoining Cobb,
of other Circuits.
especial attention given to the collection of debts,
AND THE SECURING OF ALL MANNER OF CLAIMS.
Prompt and efficient attention will be given to all
manner of business in the Courts of Ordinaly in the
county of Cobb and adjoining counties.
~~PHILLIPS& BURKHALTER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
> MARIETTA GA,
Will practice in Fulton, Paulding and all'the coun-
L ties of the Blue Ridge Circuit ; in Supreme Court,
■ and District court of the U. 8., at Marietta.
Wm. PHILLIPS,J. T. BURKHALTER.
janl ] v
ANDREW J. HANSELL,
. Attorney, Counselor & Solicitor,
■arietta, Cobb <’o mty, Georgia,
PRACTICE REGULARLY IN THE
| ©DSW© 1 ? ©©[UJW
Os the United States,
At Marietta, the Supreme Court of
IL. and the Superior Courts of the following
U I Counties:
F I Cobb, Forsyth, Floyd,
l I Catoosa, Cherokb Paulding,
* .Whitfield, Milton.
f I also attend promptly to securing and collecting
■ claims in any of the adjoining Counties.
Jg Marietta, Jan. 1,1858.... ts
W IRWIN ; TTeS TER.
E jR.VJE !•» JJTT.
L MARIETTA, GEORGIA.
milk *' * “
faithfully transact any business confided to I
V their professional management, in the follow
counties, to-wit:
4tb Mondays in March and September
Ist April October,
■ 4th Feb’y August,
•^^Bfa..... 4th April October, .
3rd “ March “
I ■Talton,.. .Ist ' “ April . “ October; 1
rjWberokeo Ist “ March “ September
■bjKMspUn, 4th M Jan. July. T
Inferior Courts. *.
|» whuldlng, 2d Monday in June and December.
F- Cobb, 8d “ June ■“ December
Cherokee, 2d “ June “ December
Forsyth, 3d “ May “ November,
'Also in the District CbuH of the United States for
the Northern District of Georgia, and in the Supreme
Court of Georgia, held at Atlanta.
March 2, 1859'. ts
F. F A
ATTORNEY at law.
MARIETTA, GEORGIA,
WILL dilligcntiy attend to any business confided
to his care in the cou ities of Cobb, Cherokee,
Milton and Paulding.
CLAIMS collected as soon as it can be done by J.»w,
and the money promptly paid over.
June 20th, 1859.
Marietta Paper Mill.
‘PTIHE Marietta Paper Mill is in full and succes-ful
JL operation, manufacturing and fur-nishing to sot
•der, on reasonable terms, Book, News and Wrapping
•Paper. Linen and Cotton Rags wanted. Address
A. S. EDMONSTON, Arent, Marietta .Georgia.
’ IIUAKNL*
A FINE assortment of CIG A RS from 15 cents apice
down, at the POST OFFICE.
Ite Jllariclla AiUiiirdr.
MERCHANDISE.
iANCY STAPI.S ~
Dry Goods,
» SHOES, BOOTS, HATS, CAPS,
China and Glass Ware,
t ' HARDWARE,
Family Groceries,
Saddlery Leather, Fabrics, &c., &c.
THE Subscriber has just received and will keep
constantly good selections in the above branches
,of trade and will sell at LO VV Prices.
t<T TERMS CASH! J
janfi’6o D. M. YOUNG.
I Pa mi l v supplies;
LXJHE SUBSCRIBER otters the public, in the upper
|' Store, Sewell range. Cherokee Street, a full stock
jf, of GROCERIES, embracing every article usually
kept in that line, such as
SUGARS, all kinds;
COFFEE, all kinds;
MOLASSES, SYRUP,
TOBACCO, YARNS,
&c», &c., &.
Country Produce
taken in Barter, on liberal terms.
Having purchased the store and goods of Mr. R. S.
Johnson, he also oilers a large stock of GROCERIES
at that stand, on Cherokee Street, and Mr. HAMES
will take pleasure in waiting <.n customers.
July 27,'59. tf] E. PAGE.
family store.
GROVES & BUTNER,
HAS opened in the Post Office Building a
VARIETY FAMILY STORE,
in which will be found EVERY ARTICLE in the
GROCERY LINE,
Liquors excepted—besides a great variety of other
articles. They will sell for
CASH ARD SMALL PROFITS.
If you want good
COFFEE, TEA, SUGAR,
MOLASSES, FINE HAMS, LARD.
SYRUP, TOBACCO, YARN,
or anything in that line, give us a call, and we war
rant satisfaction.
We will also keep Foolscap, Letter
Paper, Pens, Ink, and other articles of
Stationery.
Country Produce
Os all kinds, taken in barter on liberal terms.
July 14th. 1859’1y
C. J. SHEPARD,
At the Old Stand of J. 11. McClintock.
HAS now on hand a large and
wdl-selected assortment of family supplies, to
which iie invites the attention of the cit’zens of Ma
rietta and the country, the one priced system will
be strictly adhered to. His terms will be Cash, or
equivalent, that is. Country Produce at Casli prices,
or short time to prompt paying customers. Bills due
on presentation. His determination is to sell
good articles at low prices and will expect prompt
payments,
k at aaY ' ”■
AND
IN"ew Store!
f'iT' HE subscriliers respectfully inform the public that
A they are now receiving an entire
MSW w©©[£
Stea FAMILY
GROCERIES !ESa
(Liquors Excepted,)
At the Store next to Root’s Corner.
WE shall keep regular supplies of all articles in our
line, and will give close attention to busines
and endeavor to suit the wants of our customers both
in the quality and prices of our goods.
Our Terms are Cash,
And our prices will be as low as the quality of our
goods will allow. WILLIAM ROOT & SON.
Sept7’Go-tf
~AGRICOLA'S BAKERY.
ESTABLISHEDAUGUST, 1851
’Where, besides Bread, Cakes, Crackers,
Candy, Condiments, Fruits,
THE MOST
NECESSARY ARTICLES
IN TUB
no isi -uri/PLva lijve
W ILL BE FOUND. ALSO,
Toys, Perfumery, <fec
Terms positively Cash. R. J. T. AGRICOLA.
july6-tf
»R. MANL EY\
OF NEW ORLEANS
PHYSICIAN to New Orleans Hospital, Inventor of
the celebrated L ung Tester, author of a large
work on Consumption, Cancer, Diseases of Females,
and all diseases of the Lungs, Throat, Blood, Liver,
Stomach, Nerves, Skin, Eyes, Ears, Ac. Maybecon
snlted, free of charge by those who are suffering from
Chronic or long standing diseases, at Marietta, at
Marietta Hotel, on the 6th of every month. One day
only. kr-.M. will not interfere with the practice o f
resident Physicians, and asks none to call except
' those who cannot obtain help elsewhere.
apriHS-ly
“WASHINGTON HALL.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
BY E. R. SASSEEN,
JOHN R. S ANGES.
CARRIAGE TRIMMING,
11 n r ii c s a 31 ak i nu a. ml Saddlery.
— ooouoo-
At t/ie stand formerly occupied by John G n
Campbell dJ a Book Store.
THE Undersigned would most re
spectfully ca’l the attention of the pubbe to
.the above business, which he intendscarrying on in
all its VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS with neatness and
dispatch, surpassed by few establishment in the
t South.
; REPAIRING of all kinds promptly attended to.
Accounts will be due and collectible twice a
y Car —nay the Ist of July and January of each year.
Accounts not settled promptly at those times, will
iraw interest for all the time they remain unsettled
A liberal share of patronage is respectfully solicited
JOHN R. SANGES
JVLarietta,, djELnTiary 18, 1861.
MISCELLANEOUS!
VICTORY
The Knabe Piano again Triumphant!
QARL f7bARTH
HAS constantly on hand at his PIANO DEPOT, on
Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Georgia, an assortment
of the celebrated l iano Fortes of
m. Knabe & Co.,
M.
Which are unsurpassed in volume and richness of
Tone, durability and workmanship.
flf?” In addition to the above, a variety of Instru
ments from the best Northern Factories, can always
be found at his Establishment, at prices from
$250.00 for Rosewood 7 Octave Pianos, and
upwards.
The KNABE PIANO, during the late Fair at Mont
gomery, Alabama, took the premium over all Instru
ments on exhibition, amomrst which was, also, a
Driggs Patent Piano. And they have neer failed to
take the
whenever and wherever they have been brought
into competition with the Pianos of all the
best makers of Rew York, Boston,
Philadelphia and Baltimore.—
They have the full Iron Frame,
and are guarantied for five
years from the day of
sale, with the priv
ilege of exchanging any time within six months from
the day of sale, should such instrument not give en
tire satisfaction.
Second hand Pianos in good repair for sale or hire.
The highest market price will be paid for old Pit nos,
when given in exchange for new Instruments.
Tuning and Repairing.
Connected with my establishment are competent tun
ers, and skillful workmen, who are Piano makers by
profession ; pG uind o" work in my line will be done
in factory' style and o t’e.s for Tuning or Repairing
any where in .be Side . om the East, West, South or
North will ieceive promnt attention. Tuning by the
year done at reduced p'-'ccs, and all work warranted.
My old mot.o based o i the “ no core, no pay” princi
ple, ‘ s.'tisfact'on g’vca o no charge,” will now as
herelofore, be si ic Ivedbe ed to, at home and abroad.
q’i) Ose WJO wis iio call on me, ihIH please re
collect, that these ;"'e I wo Music Stores c>ose together
on Whitehall Sheer, and that the first one to the
right in coming fiom the Railroad is mine.
octs-ly CARL F. BARTH.
mXpks’
O F
XL. X HX 353,
ItEMOVJiYi.
THE undersigned, A gent for the above Fertilizer
in consequence of its marked success the past
season, and the greatly increased demand arising
theiefroni, has made arrangements with the manu
facturer for a large and full supply ; and requiring
greater facilities for storage and other accommoda
tion, has taken the four story' Warehouse as below,
wiM» ( he mill hftablejUuuffß|jy any quantity required,
satisfaction in view of the fact that of the numerous
purchases made of him by planters, generally for the
purpose of making comparative tests with other fer
tilisers, not one case has come to his knowledge where
our Fertiliser has not shown a decided superiority.
Planters who have used Mapes’ Phosphate, now make
it th >ir sole reliance, and are ordering (some of them)
as much as fifty tons, for use the next season. This
fact speaks for itself. We have discoveied a quality,
developed in the d outh, which was before unobserv
ed, viz ; its hygrometric power, or capacity, to absorb
moisture f.tom the atmosphere, which obviated to a
large extent the la'e unparalleled drought where it
was used, while most other fertilisers were not only
valueless, but positively injurious to the plant. The
safety and profit as a money investment, arising from
the use of Mapes’ Phosphate, are now placed beyond
question, and the experience of the past season, has
established what we have, without hesitation, always
asserted for it, that it is the only fertiliserreliable un
der all circumstances of soil, mode of cultivation,
and of weather.
The undersigned is also prepared to supply any de
scription of Agricultural Machinery and Implements,
of the latest improved patterns adapted to Southern
cultivation, at lowest prices.
J. A. QI’IUBY,
octl2-6m No. 3, Warren Block, Augusta, Ga.
CLOVE ANODYNE”
TOOTHACHE DROPS.
CURES IN ON MINUTE! ! !
ONLY 25 Cts.
Clove Anodyne will not injure the gums or teeth,
or unpleasantly affect the breath.
READ WHAT DENTISTS SAY OF IT.
Messrs. A, B. & D. Sands, Gentlemen : In the course
of my practice, I have extensively used your Clove
Anodyne with much success, for the relief of the
Toothache : and as I constantly recommend it to my
patients, I deem it but just to inform you of the high
opinion I have of it over other remedies.
I am yours very respectfully.
M. LEVETT, D' ntist.
Will be sent free per Mail to any part of the Uni
ted States upon the receipt of 30 cents in postage
stamps.
Prepared by A. B. & D. SANDS, Druggists 100 Ful
ton St., cor. of William, N. Y.
For sale by HAMMEIP & GROVES.
nov3o-lm.
S. B.
MARBLE DEALER®
MON UMENTS, TOMBS,
HEAD-STONES, MANTELS,
Vaes and Furnishing JHarble.
(EFAIs >, Iron Railing for Cemetery Enclosures. «O]
South of the Georgia Railroad Depot,
jun9-ly ATL ANTA, GEORGIA.
New Book Bindery.
RULING and BOOK-BINDING
THE Subscribers respectfully inform the public
that they have commenced, in the city of AT
LANTA, a New Hoolc-lAindery. Blank
Books, Ledgers, Journals, Day Books, Blotters, Hotel
and Stable Registers, Dockets, Record Books, &c., I
with or without Printed Headings, and Rilled to any :
pattern desired, manufactured in the neatest and most
durable manner without delay. Magazines. Music,
Newspapers, &c., neatly bound at short notice.
Orders from any part of tke State will meet
with prompt nttentioh, n.wd Books required to be sent
by mail, hand, wagon or railroad, carefully enveloped
HO as to avoid the possibility of injury by transporta
tion. jw.6’6o 1 u . MASON & CO.'
INSURANCE COMPANY.
Cash Capital Enlarged,
Half a Million Dollars.
Incorported 181&, Charier Perpetual.
Cash Capital $1,500,000
With a Surplus of over $500,000.
ESPECIAL attention given to Insurance of Dwell
ings and contents for terms of 1 to 5 years.
WM. F. GROVES, Agent.
THE ADVOCATE.
FAVIWXV, J AJj. IS.
BILLS VETOED.
The Governor has withheld his signature
from the following bills passed at the late Ses
sion of the General Assembly, for the reasons
given after each •
An act for the relief of John R. Dyer, Exec
utor of Anthony Dyer of Jasper County. For
the reason that in the opinion of the Governor,
the State is not liable to pay the Attorney’s
fees and expenses incurred by Mr. Dyer, in the
action of ejectment referred to, in said bill.
An act to pay James 11. Estes a sum of mon
ey lost by him by reason of an error in the
Records of the State of Georgia.
The facts in the case are similar to the facts
recited in the bill for the relief of Charles
Whitlock of Dekalb co. They show in the
opinion of the Governor, that Mr. Estes was
guilty of neglect in failing to look to the rec>
ords in the other offices in the State House,
when he was told in one that the lot was
granted. Had he applied for a copy Grant,
the error would at once have been detected.—
For the reasons given in the veto message
in the Whitlock case, the bill is not signed.
An act to consolidate the offices of Clerk of
the Superior and Inferior Courts of the coun
ties of Randolph and Harris, and for other pur
poses.
An act to consolidate the offices of Clerk of
the Superior and Inferior Courts of Dawson,
Stewart and DeKalb counties.
An act to consolidate the offices of C’erk of
the Superior and Inferior Courts of Clayton
county. For the reason that the General Law
of the State now authorizes the same person to
hold both offices, if elected to both.
Also an act to consolidate the offices of Clerk
of the Superior Court, Clerk of the Inferior
Court and Ordinary, in the county of Craw
ford, &c. For the reason that the duties of the
Ordinary and the duties of the Clerk of the
Superior Court, arc incompatible with each
other.
An act for the benefit of the McDuffie Rifles,
a Volunteer Company in Warren county.
To incorporate the Wire Grass Minute Men,
a Volunteer Corps of Light Infantry now ex
isting in Waresboro’, Ware county, and to
grant certain privileges to the Jackson Guards,
a Volunteer Company now organized in At
lanta, Fulton county.
An act to incorporate the Rome Light
Guards in the city of Rome. The Oconee Cav
alry, in the town of Athens. To amend an
act incorporating the Newnan Guards. To
...rrov.Tt .rm of this aet to all \ ohin~
teer Companies in this State, and for other
purposes.
An act to incorporate the Altamaha Scouts,
at Jones Creek, in the county of Liberty, the
Brunswick Rifles of the county of Glynn, and
confer certain privileges and exemptions on
the same.
An act to incorporate the Griffin Fire Com.
pany No. 1, and to constitute the same a Mili
tary Company for certain purposes herein
named, and to con'er on the members thereof,
certain privileges and exemptions. To an-,
thorize the Atlanta Fire Company, No. 1, to
increase their numbers. To incorporate the
several Military Companies herein mentioned,
and for other purposes.
An act to incorporate the Glover Guards in
the town of Monticello, Jasper countv, and the
Fire Side Guards, a Volunteer .Company of El
bert county, and to grant them certain privi
leges, and to extend the provisions of this act
to the Scriven Sharp Shooters, in Scriven,
county, and for other purposes. For the p
son that a General Act was passed by the Leg
islature in 1859, incorporating these and all
other Volunteer Military Corps then in exis
tence or thereafter to be formed, and a similar
General Act passed by tho late Legislature,
again incorporates them all a second time.—
The Governor docs not, therefore, think it
necessary to take them up again, and pass
separate acts, incorporating each a third
time.
An act to compensate the Grand and Petit
Jurors of the counties of Brooks, Mitchell,
Clinch, Glynn, Laurens, Lowndes and Milton.
For the reason that there is a General Law of
the State authorizing the Justices of the Infe
rior Court of the several counties to levy a
tax upon the recommendation of the Grand
Jury for this purpose.
An act for the relief of James 11. Erwin.—
Mr. Erwin is a citizen of Alabama, and this
act proposes to permit him to hold the office
of Notary Public in Georgia, while he resides in
Alabama. The Governor, believing that only
the citizens of this State should hold office in
this State, refuses his assent to the bill. He
considers the principle wrongs and the prece
dent a bad one.
An act to authorize George B. May td prac
tice medicine in the county of Murray without
license. The Governor refuses to sign this bill
for reasons heretofore given in similar cases.
An act for the relief of Smith Campbell,
late of the county of Worth, now of Butts
county; also for the rebel of John Stewart oi
tho county of Baldwin; and also for the relief
of Benjamin 11. Cross, of I’icrcc county. The
wife of each of the. above named persons has
obtained a divorce in the proper court; and
this is a bill to relieve the guilty parties from
the penalties of the law. The Executive sanc
tion is withheld for the reasons heretofore giv
en to the country in similar cases.
An act to discharge William Rogers, of the
county of Milton, from the trusteeship of the
property of Mrs. Ann U. Lenoir, and her chil
dren, and to vest said trusteeship in John W.
Lenoir, the husband of Ann C. Lenoir, and the
father of said children. For the reason that
the bill proposes to dismiss the trustee ap
pointed by a deceased person, and appoint a
new trustee, without requiring the substituted
trustee to give security for the faithful execu
tion of the trust.
An act for the relief of Silvester Hill, wife of
John Hill, of Cobb county, and for other pur
poses. This bill proposes to make Mrs. Hill
a free dealer, with the right to hold property
separate from her husband; sue and be sued,
&c., and is not sanctioned for the reasons giv
en to the country in other similar cases.
An act to authorize Wm. J. Avery of the
county ol Merriwether to peddle in said county
without license. For the reason that the law
now gives the Inferior Court of the county, up
on the recommendation of the Grand Jury, full
power to grant him a license on such reasona
ble terms as the Court may impose; if he be
an indigent and infirm person.
An act to amend an act to provide for the
education of the children of this State between
certain ages, and to provide an annual sinking
fund for the extinguishment of the public debt,
assented to Dec. 11th, 1858, so far as relates
to the county of Hall. For the reason that the
law now gives the Board of Education in said
county, or any other county, the right to dis
pose of said fund as proposed by this bill, if in
their judgment it is best to do so.
An Act to incorporate the Georgia Banking
Company ; and for other purposes therein
named. This is an ordinary Bank charter; and
the bill is not signed for the reasons repeatedly
given by the Governor on refusing to sign sim
ilar bills. The present is, in his opinions, a
very tinpropitious time to be chartering new
Banks.
An Act to incorporate the Coosa Bank, and
for other purposes therein named. This is the ;
most stringent charter t' nt lias been presented
to the Governor, but it contains a provision in
palpable violation of the Constitution of ihe
State. The 12th section of the act provides,
in case of a violation of the charter, that the
legislature, by joint resolution, may direct scire
facias to issue from the Siqn-.eme Court of the
State in the name of the State of Georgia, call
ing upon said corporation to show cause, &c.,
tfnd on the hearing of the case in tho Supreme
Court, it provides that the issues of fact shall
be tried by a jury einpanelled by said Court >
for that purpose. The bill therefore proposes ;
to give the Supreme Court original jurisdiction |
of this case, and provides for a jury trial m <
the Supreme Court. The first section of the i
Constitution says in express terms, that the i
Supreme Court “ shall have no original juris- ;
dietion.” The conflict is therefore palpable, i
The Govei nor-and Committee left to bring up
the unfinished business of tho session have-ex- <
amined and compared the original Bill, as in- ;
troduced and passed, with the engrossed and
enrolled copies, supposing that the original bill
might read Superior Court, but they find it
plainly written Supreme Court in ib'p original
bill, and in both the engrossed and enrolled :
copies.
An Act for the iclief of James P. Wilkinson, 1
of the county of Walton, security on the pe
nal bond of B. J. Wilson. For reasons here
tofore given in similar cases. No facts appear
in this case, which, in the opinion of the Gov
ernor, take it ont of the general rule.
An Act to incorporate the West Point and
Franklin Navigation company, and for other
purposes therein named. For the reason that
the bill contains no sufficient personal liability
cl. ase to d the stockholders for the debts of
cornortepn, in case of its insolvency.
>.• * - * jMr
r . A blnifflybe entitled “An act to provide for
tlio distwfettion and disbursement of the com
mon School Fund, to which the counties of
Gilmer, Fannin and Dade, are or may be enti
tled under and by virtue of an act passed on
the 11th day of December, 1858 ; to repeal a
part of the third section of an act to alter and
amend an act to provide for the education of
the children of this State, between certain (
ages, and to provide an annual sinking fund
for the extinguishment of the public debt, as- (
sented to 21st December, 1859, so far as said ,
section limits the tuition of poor school cbil- ,
dren in the county of Dougherty; to authorize <
the Ordinary of Chattooga county to pay E. H. ;
Swelling for teaching poor children ; to extend ]
the provisions of this Bill to the counties of 3
Liberty and Mitchell ; and for other purposes ]
herein mentioned.” For the reason that some ,
of the provisions of the bill arc evidently un
constitutional, because of their variance from (
the title of the proposed act ; and because, ]
while the caption indicates that the act is to j
be local — applying to the comities of Gilmer,
Fannin, Dade, Liberty and Mitchell only, some
of the sections in the bill arc general; and ,
should the bill become a law, Our school sys- ;
tom throughout the entire State, would be
changed in many material and radical respects,
which was evidently not the intention of the
legislature, as gathered from the caption of the
Bill.
■ i >
The Exact Distances of the Forts. —An of-
o.
the folloWingjifeasurcments, as taken from the
latest surveys, made by the Coast Survey De
partment ;
Fort Sumpter is (3|) tliiee and three eights
miles from Charleston, (1|) one and one eighth
miles from fort Moultrie, (J) three quarters of
a mile to the nearest land, one and three eights
miles to Fort Johnson, and two and five eights
miles to Castle Pinkney. The last named fort
is one mile from the town, and Fort Johnson is
two and a quarter miles from the town.
Charleston Mercury.
[From the Federal Union.]
Death of Ex-Gov. Chas, J. JlcDonaM.
Messrs. Editors : —At the request of many
of the friends of Ex-Gov. McDonald, I have ob
tained the substance of the remarks of Hon.
Geo. N. Lester, in the House of Representa
tives, on the announcement of the death of this
, Statesman, and hope you will grant me space
in your columns to publish them.
Mr. Speaker .—Georgia has scarcely wiped
away her tears of sorrow, oh account of the
melancholy decease of her iarnented Irvir, ere
she is called on to weep afresh, for the loss of
another faithful and distinguished son. Tho
Hon. Charles J. McDonald has no more a place
amongst the living. Between 4 find 5 o’clock
in the afternoon of the IGth inst., he quietly
breathed his last, at his home in the city of
Marietta. Surrounded by affectionate kindred,
and sympathizing friends, ho ended a life radi
ant With the lustre of golden deeds and virtu
ous actions. lie died with Well-deserved hon
ors clustering thick on bis brow, and tho con
fidence of the people pursuing him to the very
brink of the grave. A truer man never lived ;
a nobler heart never ceased to beat.
Amidst the bustle and Confusion, wh’ch mark
the closing hours of a laborious session, I may
not hope to do anything like justice, to the pri
vate worthjdhd public services of the deceased.
Indeed Sir; ho humble eulogy of mine, would
add one jet or title to his spotless fame. His
name, his learning, his truth, his patriotism,
and his statesmanship, are ineffaccably stamped
upon the records of every Department of the
Government.
As long de Georgia can claim a history, so
long will Charles J. McDonald, have an honor
able biography. The one will cease to live,
only when the other shall have perished. The
deceased was born in the State of South Car
olina and at the time of his death, had lived
about sixty-eight years. Whilst he was yet
an infant; his parents removed to Georgia, and
settled in the county of Hancock. In tho
school of the celebrated Nathan S. Beman, tho
subject of these imperfect remarks, underwent
his academical training. Afterwards, he grad
uated in tho South Carolina College, studied
law under the guidance of the late Maj. Joel
Crawford, and entered upon the practice of bis
profession in the year 1818. With a well dis.
ciplined mind, coupled with habits of industry
and application to business, he soon placed
himself in the front rank of a Bar distinguished
for its forensic learning and oratory. In tho
year 1822, he was elected to the office of So
licitor General of the Flint Circuit; the duties
of which be discharged with ability, vigilance,
and fidelity. In the year 1825, he was pro
moted to the Judge-sbip of the same Circuit*
and his administration of the law was able,
impartial, passionless, and pure. In 1830, he
represented the county of Bibb, ih this branch
Wt lha fitollwriiL.. and in nnd
again in 1837, ho represented the same county,
in the other end of the Capitol. As a Legisla
tor he occupied amongst his fellows, a com
manding, influential, and leading position. In
the year 1839, the partiality of his fellow citi
zens, called him to the arduous, delicate, and
responsible duties of Chief Magistrate of the
State, at a peculiarly critical period in her his
tory. Upon his aceession to the Executive
Chair, he found the Treasury without money ;
the credit of the State prostrated ; and her
character disgraced by the protest of an obli
gation amounting almost to repudiation. He
looked these difficulties in the face, with the
inflexible firmness of a Roman, and with the
skill, and ability of a masterly statesmanship,
he brought order out of confusion—redeemed
the credit of the commonwealth, and preserved
her escutcheon, from every dishonoring stain.
The people testified their confidence in the man,
and their appreciation of his patriotic service
to the State, by re-electing him to the office of
Governor. At the close of his second term* he
retired from all official position, and pursued
the peaceful paths of a private citizen until
the vear 1855, when without solicitation oil
his part he was honored with a place on the
Bench of the Supreme Court. This last posi
tion, his failing health impelled him to resign.
Many of his Judicial opinions, will rank with
those of the best Jurists the land can boast*
whilst his honesty, his purity, and his integri
ty as a Judge, none will question. But, Mr.
Speaker, in our admiration of the public ser*
vices of the deceased, let us not lose sight of
his most excellent character as a private citi
zen. Who that knew him, can ever forget tho
kindly smile that always beamed from his be
nevolent face! Who that ever came in con
tact with him, did not feel, that in the bosom
of Charles J. McDonald, there throbbed a
heart full of truth, candor, kindness, and amia
bility ! lie Was once told, that if he would
engage in a log-rolling combination, for the
promotion of others, be could easily obtain a
certain high office for himself. His answer was
characteristic of the man. I would that every
young aspirant for place in Georgia, would make
it the motto of his life. I would sir, that his
reply wefe recorded in a book, in letters of
living light, or graven with an iron pen, and
lead in the rock forever. Said he : “ I have
never bargained for any office, and if I do not
receive it; Without conditions, I shall never
It." >7. .....it.’.....i,1, n nnbln man 1
Fellow-Representatives: come with me and
let us gather around the neWunade grave of
McDonald; and catch the goodly influfences of
a pure life, and a virtuous Let us
learn how frail is life’s tenure. Let Us leave
these halls, a’ d separate; with kindly feelings,
and brotherly sympathies for each other. Let
us return to our homes, and loved ones, resolv
ed, come what may, that we will continually
live with reference to that higher and better
life; to be attained only by the pure and tire
good.
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