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Islamite JUwate. MARIETTA GEO.. FRIDAY MORNING DEO. 20. 1861 TEE JLOSB By the fire in Charleston is estimated at from 1i.v.0 to seven millions of dol lars. .CiiRISTM IS WEEK, To afford employes a share of the holidays and in accordance with usage, we will publish no regular edition of the Advocate Christmas week. An ad vertising and news slip will be issued. 'GRATIFYING NEWS. The news from England will be found exceedingly interesting. W e do not count securely yet upon a war between England and the United States, but the indications leave very little doubt of a collision. THE X M IRK. Those of our subscribers who receive this number of the paper thus marked will understand that their subscription expires on the Ist of January next, and if not renewed the paper will be discon tinued. We expect to make the Advocate a faithful chronicle of the times and to con tinue its publication at the present low price, but advance payment is indis pensiblc. BROW N MEN. One of our subscribers in renewing his subscription says "send on your pa per, we like it, but we are powerful Brown men up hero.” Woll, we are for Brown too, just so far as we think he is acting wisely for the present and future good of the peo ple. If we disapprove any of his ac tions we give our reasons therefor ; if they are good they should be received, if bad, rejected. If, therefore, we have censured him it is not "that we love Cfesar less, but Rome more.” 1861. We are at the close of this eventful year and it will leave ns in the midst of a convulsion unparalleled in the an nals of man. Its issues, to us inscruta ble, are determined by an all-wise Provi dence. They will follow, as inevitably, the channels of existing causes as th? revolution followed the causes which preceded it. Engrossed with the we are unmindful of the remote causes produ cing national events and ignorant of the true character and extent of our own agency. When we reflect upon the causes operating upon the rise or decay of nations we trace them to events long preceding the catastrophe. It is not difficult to appreciate most of the causes involving the revolution in which we are engaged. Look first at the physical differences—fixed by na ture—of the Northern and Southern States. Nature established difference of climate—soil and productions. Here was laid the foundation —inimical to a common government controlled by less than the highest and most disinterested intelligence-inimicaltoagovernment in which either section consulted its own interest instead of the common good. But this, though it came near wreck ing the Union in 1832 was not the only original foundation of antagonism. The Englishman and the Yankee, obeying the instinct of cupidity, made the Afri* can the laboring class of the South, and in the course of time the Yankee dis<- covered that this class had not only shut out his poor white laborer from the South but disputed with him for the common territories of the Union. In a few brief years of national his tory, climate an<l productions, developed strong antagonist interests, and differ ent social institutions educated a gen eration north for the "irrepressible con flict” and a generation South for a sep arate nationality. If the people North and South, had been wiser, the collision might have been avoided. We live in the most en lightened age of the earth and were among the most enlightened nations.— In accordance with this intellectual progress, physical condition ami social institutions might have been reconciled era peaceful separation consummated. But the causes educating the public men of the N nth and the South had in 1860 developed passion and not intel lect, and it was in vain th a* Davis ap pealed to a, inoie enlightened spirit.— The North refusing all concession ten dered submission or subjugation and the South accepted the arbitrain, nt of the sword. War is attended at all times with im- THE MARIETTA WEEKLY ADVOCATE. mense evil but it is never unproductive of great good. When involved, una voidably, in defense of a righteous cause in such evil, we should not be unmindful of the truth that it is one of the agencies of Providence in human progress. Already the South has ex hibited energy in action, conservatism in mind a. d dignity in bearing, un looked for by the nations of the earth, while our resources already vast give promise of the most extraordinary in sults from the activity stimulated by the war and by sell dependence. Let us then continue in the discharge of duty “asking nothing but what is right—submitting to nothing that is wrong,” and we may safely confide the issues to Him whose Providence cduceth good from evil. THE CHRONICLE & SEN i'INEI- in changing its Editor seems to have changed its spirit. The retiring Editor spoke like a Republican—the incoming speaks as one ready to receive the shackles of political bondage. Hear him : “A great apprehension is felt, or pre tended, as to die danger of giving Gov. Brown the control of the troops, boine of those who object to uniting ihe pow ers of the purse and the sword in idle hands of one man, are yet m»t willing to take away or disum e the p >wers, but to transfer them to onof/ier. We look with apprehension upon the future In the usual course of revolutions, pow er condenses from the many to the few -from democracy towards despotism. We have always advocated the safe medium. If our public men a,re not Washingtons,capable of resisting temp tations to absolutism, i* makes very little difference whether the people en trust their army and their treasury o a Governor or to a President. The ne cessities of the revolution demand that power should be condensed ; if it is divi ded among many our resistance to the enemy must be desultory, and conse quently weak—we mwsZ accumulate au thority in the hands of the few If pub lic men lack the virttv* and the honesty to restore to the people the powers they have acquired in limes of revolution, there is nothing to be d me Ind to sub mit. to usurpation, and it matters little to whom we are to submit.” Is it a foregone conclusion that we cannot conduct this war under Republi can institutions ? Must civil and po litical liberty be brought under the heel of despotism to give it a successful is sue? We question the exis'encc of any such necessity : but>if it exists, in this emergency, we may Hqggest-hat there is a still necessity which sooner or later will over rule it—the progressive onward spirit of the Anglo- Saxon race which has never been known to submit long to the deprivation of civil and political liberty. It was this spirit which, anticipating the march of tyrrany broke up the old union. Unworthy advantage may be taken of its struggle to throw around it the chains of despotism ; but they will be shaken off as the lion shakes the dew drops from his mane. THE MARIETTA ENVELOPE FAC TORY. Mr. Editor :—Y'lie patriotism of the volunteer-soldier stands prominently forth anil is easily comprehended. He who leaves his h >:n ?,and home-interests to encounter dangers and undergo se vere hardships, is sure to win the grate ful homage of all hearts; but love of country is not confined to the warrior. There is a less ostensible, but no'. less pure patriotism, the’ current of which runs quietly and smoothly to work out results valuable to the country. He who developes a n w resource, extends an old one, or by patient industry, per fects those in esse, deserves the respect due to a good and pitriotic citizen That the public benefit serves als > a private interest does not lessen the merit. Instances of this kin 1 are springing up around us to encourage and nerve our souls for patient endu rance in these times of public trial.—- My attention has been particularly di rected to the recent enterprise of our fellow citizen, A. W. York, Esq. His factory for envelopes was a move in the right direction. The market price of this article of common use in Mari etta had risen to the enormous figure of 20, 25 and even 30 cents per pack age of 25 envelopes. Mr. York’s es tablishment has brought the price down to 10 cents. I have visited this facto ry, There is one foreman and seven boys of various sizes employed daily. These boys have thus found a healthy ami useful employment who would oth erwise be left idle in the streets. This consideration would of itself, give val ue to the enterprise and stamp it a public good. The papei used in this factory is made at the Marietta Paper Mills, and has all the qualities suitable for business envelopes. The factory has turned out 3 ; 000 envelopes per day It gratifies the heart to stop into this establishment and watch the earnest and active industry of these seven boys. How much happier thus employ ed than in lounging about the public square or in crowding the platform of the Depot to watch idly the arrivals and depart ires of the Rail Road trains. The idea of paying a cent apiece for envelopes had made me resolve to go back to the old time custom of leaving a blank space of my letter sheet for the address and superscription The Mari etta Envelope Factory has changed thio purpose. I shall apply for envel ones to A. \V. York, Esq. JOUETT. THE CHARLESrON EIRE. The Charleston Mercury contains a list of between 900 and 1,000 sufferers owners and occupants —by the great fire of Thursd iy. file loss is estima ted at be ween four and eight millions, of dollars. Tin Gh u leston C mreir contains the following paragraphs relating more or less remotely to the effects of tl e catastrophe: Ous Insurance Companies. The board o! Direction p of our local Insu rance Companies met yesterday. We arc gratified to learn that they have decided to meet all claims promptly.— Notwithstanding they are the principle sufferers, confidence is felt in their able ity todischarge every obligation involv ed fully andcontinne theirbus ness. The aggregate atm nut of property insured is about one miliion five hundred thous' ami dollars. 'I he loss of the Elmore Mu al Insu rance Company, theycungest ccrpora ations in onreity, doesnot exceed $70,• 000. Tib! total in Jas. 11. Taylor’s South l * ern Agencies will not be over $85,000, distributed in five different Con panics. The largest amount in any one falls short of $25,000. Mr. I’nylor, is prepared to meet all claims, and will continue to take risks as heretofore. Ths Charleston Insurance and Trust Company.—A notice appears in our col umns to-d iy for a meeting ofthe Stock holders of the Charleston Insurance ami Ernst Company, and we are glad to see that i. is proposed to submit, to the consideration of the Stockholders, not only tiie present condition of Com pany, Imt als > the expediency of mak ing arrangements to continue the busi ness of the corporation. The Trust Company is the oldest Insurance organ ization in our city. Its affairs him,- always been skillfully conducted to the entire satisfaction it# Hlllncr . oils enstmnes, and the uo'ormimitiou of its Sto<-’.,5.-tuers to continue its career of usefulness, would we are sure, be hailed with a very general gratification in a community where its value as an important auxihary in onr business ma chinery is so well appreciated. The losses of the Company by the fire we are advised amount to about $176 000, and t! eir assets show a par value of $587,000, showing a surplus of over SIIO,OOO The present unsettled con dition of public affairs, Would, of course cause a serious diminution in ihe pro ceeds aeuring from these assets if it should be necessary to convert them immediately into ready money, am] we trust with so good a showing that measures may be successfully devised to enable this old and favorite organi zation to go on maintaining its ph.ee of usefulness. The Directors of the several Bankin<>- Institutions in onreity, I ave arran«-ed to appropriate one thousand dollars” of each million of the capital towards o-jv ing aid to the poor who were made pen niless by ths fire. The Bank of Charleston, which ac cording to this liberal arrangement will contribute three thousand dollars to this object, has resolved to pay its semi-annual dividend forthwith. This action of our Banks is worthy of all praise. Charleston Savings Institution. We understand from the Treasurer of this Institution that everything of any val ue belonging to Institution was saved from the fire, and is now safely deposi ted in the vault of the State Bank. We also learn that so fir as can he ascer tained, the total amount of property mortgaged the Institution ami which was destroyed at the late fire was $36/ 000, J dl of which was covered by insur mice. Should the whole amount of in surance be lost, which no one dreams of, still they have the land which, it is thought, is worth the amount of the loans on the property. This Institu titution has $200,000 surplus, which will, probably, cover all losses in de preciation of property. The banking house was destroyed but was fully in sured in the South Carolina Insurance Company. The minds of many of our citizens were greatly agitated on Friday by an occurrence in it’self possessing no sig nificance. We must not opend our ears to the rumors circulated by the timid and credulous. Under these circumstances, is it not advisable that the defenders of the city now encamped at the Race Ground, should be forthwith ordered to Charles ton. If it is necessary to remain in tents they can take charge of the Cita del Green. They are too fir away to render speedy ami efficient servicenow. Perhaps their guardianship of this im portant post will be of more advantage to the Southern cause than any other service they can render. The St Louis correspondent of the N. Y. Hera'd says: A gentlemen just n rived from Sedal ia states there is much excitement in that town relative to the rumored ap proach of Price’s rebel army. All sorts of p lories are in circulation, most of them are avering that. Ihe whole rebel army of ihe Southwest is at Warsaw, on the north bank of the Osege, and making ready to fall upon our forces at Sedalia. Within the past week the secession ists of St Louis have grown suddenly bold, and are as yet unchecked in their treasonable proceedings. One of their Get,era's his be<m here for ten days under a flag of truce,a nd has the largest liberty imaginable, lie is pefectly un restricted in all his movements, and yesterday I beheld him arm in arm with one of our Brigadier Generals and arranging to dine with him that af ternoon. Recruiting for the rebel ar my is going on within a st lie’s throw ot the headquarters of the commanding General, and traitors on the street and elsewhere make no attempt to disguise their sentiments Last evening at a fair, held ostensibly for the benefit of the orphans of th • city, but said by knowing ones to be designed to raise funds to equip the newly enlisted South ern recruits, secession badges and fl >gs were worn and displayed by many ofthe ladies ami irentlemen present. — While General Sweeny was promena ding the ball with a fair and fascinat ing female, the latter pinned a rebel flag to the coat collar of the old soldier and permitted it to remain there until discovered. The indignation of the General can be easily imagined To night the fair is to held again, and the Provost Marshall, who his been in formed of the proceeding, promises to I •ok in. -—*■*——— a* n ’■—— Acts of the Legislature, Session 1861. To authorize the several Banks and Banking Institutions located at Sa vannah, to remov ? their place of busi ness into the interior during the inva sion of the enemy. To consolidate the offices of Secre tary of State and Surveyor General, and to require all the duties of said offices to be performed by the Secretary of Sta e and for other purposes. To authoriz • the City Council ofAu gusta to issue One hundred thousand dollars in Treasury-notes, and for other purposes. To alter and amend an act chang ing county lines between Dooly and Macon counties assented to December 17, 1860, un i to change the line be ween Clayton and Fulton counties. To authorize the Judges of the In ferior courts of the several Counties of the Sta>e, from titn? to ti:;;-., i n their discretion, to levy such extra Taxes as they may deem necessary, to equip vol unteers and provide fur the indigent families of soldiers l’o authorize the collection of the same fir and other pur poses. To authorize the Governor to draw money from the Treasury for the support of the State troops. 'l’o continue in force tlm 4th sec tion of an act passed over the govern or’s veto on the 30th of November 1860 entitle an act to provide gainst the foifeiture of the several Bank charters in this State, on account of non-specie payment for a given time, and for other purposes, passed in tiie year 1857; and an act to add a proviso to the 4 li sec tion of an act for the relief of the peo ple and Banks of this State nassed No vember 30th 1860, and to add an addi tional seeion to said act assented to 30 h Dec., 1860. To re-enact and continue in force the Ist, 2nd and 3rd sections of an act to grant relief to the banks and people of this State &c, passed over he Gov ernor’s veto 30th day of Novemb r 1860 and also to re-enact and continue in force the 4th section of an act to add a proviso io the Banks and people of this Slate; &c, assented to 30th December 1860. (Vetoed) Salaries and compensa tion of Judges. (Vetoed) Per diem pay of mem bers of the General Assembly. To consolidate tie offices of Re ceiver of Tax returns and Tax Collector in this State &c. To extend the time for Tax Col lectors in this State t make their settle ments with the >tate Treasury. To legalize, the adjournment ol certain superior courts in the Northern circuit. To appropriate money for the support of the Georgia Academy for the Blind. To amend an act approved December 17th 1859 prescribing time for holding Elections for Senators in the Congress of the United States, from the State of Georgia. To incorporate the town of Bellville in ti e county of Richmond. To f.inend an act incorporating the North Western Bank of Georgia. I’o alter ai.d amended the act incor rating the ciy of Atlanta. To alter and fix the time of hold ng the Superior courts in the counties of the middle circuit. To change the name of the county of Cass in this State, and for other purpo ses. To extend the time for the payment of Taxes for the year 1861. To give to the several Justices Courts of the State jurisdiction in cases sounding in damages, in co tain ca ses. » To aid (he Georgia Relief and Hos pital Association and locate the same, and to appropriate money therefor. To amend the Certiorari laws of this Stat*. '1 o provide for the payment, by the State of Georgia of the War tax levied i by he Congress of the Confederate j States, approved August 19th, 1861. To alter the sixth section of an act to amend the patrol laws of this State approved February 20th, 1854. To allow all slaves and free persons of color who may leave this State in the service of any person or connected with the military service, to return to the State of Georgia. To authorize the Savannah Albany and Gulf Railroad Company to extend its track to Tyhee island upon ceriain conditions, and to authorize the Central Railroad and Banking Co., to extend its track and transport freight and passen gers over said line to Tybee island To incorporate the Direct Trading Company of Georgia, and for other pur poses. To amend the Tax Laws of the St ite. To auth irize the manufacture and purchase of arms for the public defence and to appropriate money for the same. I’o relieve certain persons from the pains and disabilities of a judgment of Divorce. The N. Y. "Tribune,” of the 4th, say that the correspondent of the Loudon Standard g : ves the following as Seward’s declaration which the correspondont says h-t he himself heard Seward utter "The effec ive part of the war on our (the Yankes side, is over, Ther • mav bo more fighting but the less of it there is, the surer we arc of a speedy peace. Ev ery battle saved which can be honorably avoided is a gain to the cause of the Union. The real danger is over. If we escape the danger in our foreign tela tions, all will be well,” again point to an early engagement on the Potomac—perhaps simultaneously at Leesburg Evansport, and Centreville. Evidences appear that a battle is antiepated on the Potomac War rumors are universal here, and the public excitement is great. The sutlers are removing their stores, which is con sidered an unfailing sign of trouble. Suspended.— >Ve regret to learn ’hat the West Baton Rouge Sugar Planter has been compelled to suspend publica tion temporarily, on account of paper. The last number of the Planter contains the following, which we copy for the es pecial benefit of the worthy editor : Wanted.— ihe editor of this paper being now out of employment, owing to a temporary suspension of the same, is anxious and willing to do something for a livelihood, lie is desirous of accept ing any small job. such as sawing woo 1 sweepinir '■li’ijneys, nursing a baby, inilkin.g ducks, watering turkeys, "lo tin >'’’ bundles, grinding tin organ with monkey accompaniment, running for Congress, speculating in shinplustors, selling wood or charcoal, or in any ca pacity his valuable services may be re quired. ... B. Has no objection to serving as deck hand on a flat bunt, selling ice cream, or a eting as paymaster in the militia. «»*—— We clip the following paragraphs from the Charleston Coucier, ot Decem ber 17 th : We learn fom Richman I that the following Confederate troops have been ordered to the South C rolina coast, viz : Donelson’s IVnnessee Bridgade, Wis ’s Legion, 'fwenticth Mississippi Regi ment. Thirteenth Georgia Regiment, Phillips Georgia Legion, Starke’s Wes tern Virginia Regiment, and Fourth Li.uisianna Battailion. Most of these troops have been campaigning in. Wes tern Virginia. A part of Donelson’s Brigade has already arrived here. ST. JAMES’ INSTITUTE Young Ladies. THE Third Session will open August 19th, and close December 20Hi. Tuition from $2.50 to $5.00 per month. Bills for tuition, from time of entrance to end of session payable in October. Circulars containing particulars obtain ed on application to Rev. S. BENEDICT. August 2d, 1862. TRAVELLERS’ DIRECTORY. Western & Atlantic (State) Kall ltoa<l. *qr w' Atlanta to Chattanooga, 1.38 Miles, Fare $5. JOHN S. RO ■» LAND, Superintendent. Night Passenger Train. Leaves Atlanta,-daily, at 7 30 pm. Marietta, - • 835 Arrives at Chattanooga, - 410 a.m Leaves Chattanooga, - - 605 p.m. Arrives at Marietta, - -1 25 a.m. Atlanta, - - - 232 Express Freight & Passenger Train. Leaves Atlanta, - - 3 00 a. m. Marietta, - - 4 30 Arrives at Chattanooga, - 2 31 p. m. Leaves Chattanooga, - -1 50 a. m Maritta, - - 11 30 a. m. Arrives at Atlanta at 1 00 p. m. Cherokee Baptist College. C’uMM Countv, CJ-eorgin.. dk 132 50 TO $162 50 payafoi 10 weeks Tuition kjp Board. Lodging. Washing, Fuel and School incidentals for a voting man. There are six Classes (two Academic and lour Collegiate). Students are received lit any state of preparation and for any studiei. .’‘.ey may select. Tuition payable in advance. Boarding in private families. Provisions for 200 students. For furl her particulars address Rev. THOMAS RAMBAUT, L. L. D. I’res't. or Phof. J. I). COLLINS. A. M., Dean of Fa’lty. N. B.—Spring session opens Thursday January 17th, 1861, jan. 4-1861. ly. H AVI NO returned to Marietta again, my old home, I offer my services to the citizens of Marietta and the public generally, who I have served for nearly twenty years in repairing Watches, dkc. lam now prepared to serva you again. In addition 1 have in Store, an as sortment of Confectionaries, consisting of AN DIES, NUTS, RAISINS and fancy articles. Also. Tobacco & Cigala of the Best Brands. SOAPS. TOMATOKA in Cans. Fresh oVC Oysters, SA RDM ES AND CLAMS, and a variety of Articles usually kept in a Con fectionary Store Thankful for past patronage so liberally bes towed, I hope to merit a continuance of the same. The Ladies are especially solicited to call. West side of the Public Square, next door to Phoenix Building. A. D. RL’EDE Sept. 14 th—ts. MARIETTA FEMALE <JO LEEG E. THIS Institution commends itself to the pat ronage of the people of Marietta by its undisguised' Southern character. *ite thorough instruction, its exemplary discipline, its, permanent design, its admirable locality for convenience, study and exercise, and its moder ate charges. Particular information should be obtain ed. not from Kuinor. but by direct application to T. B. COOPER. A. M., Principal. Sept. 3. I*6l. 1861, HPiiiNw 186 L AND Simmer Goods!!!! Phoenix Building, Marietta. Ga (.Opposite the Public Square) R. HTRSCH. T7OR SPRING & SUMMER HA. 1? in Store, a splendid assortment, of STA RLE and FANCY Dry-Goods, suitable for City and Country Trade. Having made excellent arrangements for full supply of everything JN M W AIS' 1) NOVEL. at all times through the season, assure custom ers, and the public generally, that lie will sei any and all styles of GOODS As low aa can be purchased in this City Assorted Goods in Silks. Bareges. Muslins, Ma retzes, Organdies, ami Jackonets, Foulard Anglaise, and Grass Cloth Suits. Mantil las. in Silks. Laces, Grass Cloth. Ac. Em broidered and Lace Sells. Linen and Lace Setts. 11. S. L. C. and Superior Handkerchiefs. Parasols. Fans, Kid Gloves. Lace Mitts, Ac.. Ac.. Ac. Also, a full supply of Bleached And Brown Sheetingsand Shirfings. Cotton ades. Jeanes and Stripes. HOOP SKIRTS of the latest styles. BOOTS, SHOES, &c Also, a large stock of HEADY-MADE CLOTHING, Which he >vill sell as low. for C.vsn. as they can be b ■ ight in this or any other market. yi.'~Call and examine his Stock. None can exc ’. 'dm. —April 12th. 1861-ly. wThavTonTM ANi> FOU SALE AS LOW Ab THE TIMFS -FILL ALLOW FOR GASH OHIfY) 3bck Tea Choice, Green Tea. White Sugar, Yellow Coffee Sugar, Po % dered Sugar, Brown Sugar, Sod Biscuit, Butter Crackers. F’ckles ond Pvespr-es, itiackeiel, vv Li e Tish, Syrup and Solaases, Yeast Powders, Cooking Soda, Socip starch. INDICO AND MaDD£R, Copperas, ■ wood.. Venetian Keel, Chrome x ellow» Pcrfnsiuu Caps, Lead. Flints. Gun Tubes. &c CJi’oclcei'y Wave, MUSTA RD INb YIN WtJ A R adamamtae can dl.es. COCOA, Candies, Raisins, N uts cfce.. Arc We will do Our best to keep oar Stock as complete as possible and will tc, to suit our customers. Our terms are Cash. WILLI AM BOOT & SON. August st.ii Ibi'd, JOHN H. SAXGES. M. T. OKIST. Harness A N IJ> SADDL. El< Y. SANGES & GRIST. (A'n.sf side Public Square, near Decatur Street.' f|UIE undersigned would most respectfullj | call the attention of the public to the above, business which we intend carrying on inall its Various Meportments, with neatness and dispatch, surpassed by few establishments in the South. Repairing of all kinds promptly attended to. ff.-O' A line lot of Horse Collars made of Native Material kept on hand and made to order.’'ft-5i Accounts will be due and collectable twice u year—say the first of July and January ofeaeb year. ACCOUNTS not’ settled promptly at those times, will draw interest for all the time they remain unsettled. A liberal share of patronage is respectfully solicited. —mar 8, ’6O-tf tt Wallace, HOUSE AND SIGN FAINTER imd Imitator of Wood and Marble. Shop in the East Basement of Marietta Hotel on Decatur street. Please leave orders in Messrs. Markley £ Joyner's store. R W ConucUy's Iron From >torv 9 White Hull, near Alabama Street ATJaANTA, GEORGIA. A LARGE assort incut of Bonnets, Head Dro.-see. Bertha Capes, Embroideries, Dross irumnings and Kimry Goo is constantly on hand. Uomieii mmlv io i.nler nt show iiotlce. Oct 5, ly yhH" Please auuounee A. J JONES ns acandi date for Tax Receiver of Colb county at the elec i«n m January next, '