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Railroad Convention.
The following are the delegates to the Rail
. Convention to meet in this city on Wed
dav next, for the purpose of deliberating upon
1 e propriety of constructing a Railroad from
jlacon to some point on the Georgia Railroad,
, or below Madison.
\t a meeting of the City Council of Macon,
) Mon tbc 20th instant, the object of the mcet
» bein'’ stated, on motion of Aid. Sparks, it was
That the Mayor and Members of
r *,nril arid forty-three citizens he appointed
n”|ecatcs to attend the Rail Road Convention
"'be held ' n , * l ' s c ' f y on Wednesday, the I st
r of August next, and that his Honor the May
oMippomMhe Committee.
The following Gentlemen were appointed :
Col R.A. L. Atkinson, Messrs. Leroy Napier,
l[on. E. A Nisbet, N. C. Munroe,
ii J 0. Lamar, Sam'l T. Bailey,
Poct.Jas. M. Green, J. J. Gresham,
n Robt. Collins, Washington Poe,
ii M. A. Franklin, John L. Jones,
ii W. G. Little, I. C. Plant,
Messrs. Charles Day, W. B. Johnston,
Charles Campbell, A. R. McLaughlin,
Charles Cotton, S. T. Chapman,
W. B. Parker, P. S. Holt,
T. G. llolt, James Dean,
A. P. rowers, Thos. Wood,
Sam’l J. Ray, Z. T. Conner,
Jas. A. Nisbet, Wm. Cowles,
Wm. A. Ross, ‘ J. J. Flanders,
L. Whittle, Win. T. Liglitfoot,
Jas. Rea, Jas. Smith,
Isaac Scott, Thos. B Gorman,
Robt't S. Lanier, J. M. Field,
Jas. Denton, Thos Hardeman,
M. S. Graybill, N. Ousley,
J. 11. R. Washington, W. 11. Anderson.
Committee from the City of Millcdgeville :
Messrs. I. L. Harris, A. 11. Kenan,
H. V. Johnson, W. S. Rockwell,
R. T. Bethune, Isaac Newell,
D.,C. Campbell.
Committee from Millcdgeville Sp Gordon R. Road:
Messrs.S. Grantland, W. A. Jarratt,
B. S. Jordan, J. 11. Brown,
R M.Orme, R. L. Hunter,
R. J. Nichols.
Committee from the City of Charleston :
Messrs. James Gadsden, Wm.C. Gatewood,
F. 11. Elmore, E. P. Starr,
11. W. Conner, J. S. Bowie,
Danl. Ravenel, Wm. B. Pringle,
James Rose, M. C. Mordecai,
Wm. Birnic, T. C. Nesbit,
Henry Ravenel, James Adger,
E. Sehring, G. B. Locke,
11. R. Banks, C. B. Chamberlain,
C. M. Arnold, W. C. Dukes,
O. Mills, J. E. Carew,
W. 11. Gilliland, Chs. Edmondston,
W. M. Martin, J. 11. Honor,
J. L. Petigru, Wm. Bell,
G. H. Trenholm, David Lopez,
Wm. M. Lawton, John Ravenel,
Ker Boyce, Wm. Gregg,
A. Tobias, Geo. Gibbon,
C. G. M emminger, Danie I lie v ward.
[A public meeting will take place at Augusta
this afternoon, for the purpose of taking into
consideration the propriety of sending delegates
to represent that city in the proposed conven
tion to be held in this city on Wednesday next.]
(JjAYe learn from the Atlanta Intelligencer,
that a company has been organized at Greenes
boro', Ga., under the name of “The Grecnes
boro' Manufacturing Company,” with a capital
of $60,000 —$48,000 lias already been subscrib
ed, and the Company has resolved to take up the
remaining ,$12,000 themsalves, if not taken by
others. They are about to erect a Cotton Fac
tory to he worked by steam.
Artificial Mahocaht.— TlieTollowing me
tliod of giving any species of wood of a close
grain the appearance of mahogany in texture,
density and polish, is said to bo practiced in
France, with such success that the best judges
arc incapable of distinguishing between the imi
tation and mahogany. The surface is first plan
ed smooth, and the wood is then rubbed with a
solution of nitrous acid. One ounce of dragon’s
blood is dissolved in nearly a pint of spirits of
wine ; this and one-third ot an ounce of carbon
ate of soda arc to be mixed together and filtered,
and the liquid in this thin state is to bo laid on
"'itli a soft brush. This process is to be repeal
ed, and in a short interval afterwards the wood
possesses the external appearance of mahogany.
Mlien the polish diminishes in brilliancy, it may
be restored by the use of a little cold drawn lin
seed oil.
DIED,
Tn Troy, New York, on tlio lGth inst., Na
thaniel Ells, a resident of Troy, in the 50tli
year of his age. lie was a native of Bridgeport,
’ onn., hut for twenty years resided in Macon, Ga.
Pnhlir Notice.
MAYOR’S OFFICE, )
Macon, July' IG, 1849. 5
In pursuance ofa Resolution of Council, in re
lation to the construction ofa Railroad from Ma
con to some eligible point on the Georgia Rail
road—notice is hereby given that a Convention
the friends of this enterprise will be held in
'his city, on Wednesday, the Ist day of August
nex ', to take such other action as the Conven
niay deem advisable, to insure the construc
tion of tlii s toad. The public authorities and
itizens of Macon confidently expect the public
nut lorities and citizens of Charleston, Augusta,
i odgeville and the counties of Jones, Put
mun, Green, Morgan, and all others interested,
t'T < early steps to be represented in this Con
'eiition.
GEORGE M LOGAN, Mayor,
ledgcvili ™ ,lcon » Charleston, Augusta Mil
"'eekl' R ' lnc * Madison papers, will each insert
hills V ’ the first of August, and forward
W SIOO Reward.
Cn\ ' ° the Mayor and Council oftlie
tion ‘^ acon ' fi° r th° apprehension andconvic
,J" ° ,lle P c rson or persons who set fire to the
0 "«w budding, of N. C. Monroe, Esq. on
1 Ue, day last. 1
». GEO. M. I.OGAN, Mayor,
"aeon,July 27, 1849. 35—3 1
[for THIS SOtTTIIF.n.V NI SEL'M.]
ItEMGIOI S MEDITATION'S—NO. XI.
nrjrortsa tmf tarzrnaci.e.
It is very encouraging to the true lover of the
interests ofZion, to see a necessity for enlarging
her borders. When the children of men are won
by the eloquence of divine things over upon the
Lord’s side, and their number is so great as to
exceed all former preparation and rapacity for
accommodation, it is just and proper that anew
and more capacious court should he erected.—
Whilst passing to-dav, I saw the Temple being
removed, for the purpose of making way for a
more commodious building, and I thought of a
similar event which occurred in the history of
God’s ancient people. Though the first Tempi*
was ordered to be built, and instructions given
for its construction many years before, yet it was
not completed until the time of Solomon main
ly because of the indecision and remissness of
the Jews. But if the Israelites were so long
without a house dedicateiTto the Most High, still
they were not in want of a place of worship—for
the Tabernacle was made, and adapted to their
peculiar circumstances.
What a coincidence is there between the Mo
saic and Christian dispensations ! Each began
with a Sermon—both Sermons were delivered
by God Himself—and both were spoken from a
mountain. But in the first Sermon the law of
rigor was given with threatenings of judgment
in case of its violation—but the last was filled
with persuasive requirements, and accompanied
by blessings and promises. The Preacher ofthe
first Discourse had just performed many wonder,
ful works and astonishing miracles, and even
whilst he was speaking, the pillar of cloud and
smoke was standing before the assembly—and
whilst the Preacher of the New Testament was
preaching, there was a cloud of witnesses in the
multitude who could testify concerning Ilis all
healing power. The Frearher on Mount Sinai
said, “Thou shall have none other gods before
me,” and the people said “we will not;” the
Preacher on the Mount of Olives said pure
in heart shall see God,” i. e., should perceive
Him to be the true God, and all the people said,
soon afterwards, “Hosanna to the Son of Da
vid !” and spread their garments and olive
branches in His path but not a great while af.
ter the services of both occasions were over, the
first congregation said, “Make us gods, to go
before us ! and the latter cried “Crucify him i
crucify him !” But there are other matters of
agreement in the circumstances attending these
two Sermons. The Preacher on Mount Sinai
was God the Law-Giver ; the Preacher on the
Mount of Olives was God the Grace-Giver.—
The Congregation at Mount Sinai had just been
released from making brick in Egypt, and were
standing a little way off from Hie Mountain.—
They had several peculiar features, 1. They
were a large Assembly. 31 ore people heard the
words from .Mount Sinai, than ever listened to
a human or Divine voice, and more than ever
w ill again, till Gabriel summon the millions of
the land and sea. 2. They were a favored peo
ple. God had looked upon the afllictions of His
people, and had mercifully delivered them.—
He had provided food and drink for them, and
was now giving them instructions whereby they
might retain His favor and good pleasuro. 3.
They were a short-sighted people. Notwith
standing God had wrought so many wonders in
their presence, yet at the first blush of danger
they faltered. 4. They were ungrateful. For
though God had preserved their lives for so long
a time, yet when he suffered them to thirst, in
order to prove their faith, they murmured against
Him. 5. They were indolent. A little before
the Egyptians said they were Idle when they
were heavily burdened, but now they imagined
themselves oppressed, when they had no work
to do. Therefore, as soon as this Sermon was
ended, and the thunders and the lightnings had
reased, and while Moses was conferring in the
Mount with God, they knew not what to be at,
and commenced reasoning how they might es
cape the commands just given. The Prince of
Darkness began to prompt them to dark deeds ;
and they ordered Aaron to make gods for them !
While in view of the pillar of fire, where God
was devising plans and conferring with Moses
about their future welfare; whilst they were
clothed in the garments which grew not old in
forty years; whilst they were eating the manna
that fell from the heavens in the morning, and
the quails that came up in the evening ; and
whilst they were drinking the water which was
struck from the rock : they said, “as for this
Moses, we wot not what has become of him !’’
They might have been employed in praising the
God of their deliverance; and very profitably
and swiftly tho forty days of Moses’ absence would
have passed away,had they spent them convers
ing together about their former condition, their
present miraculous preservation, and the pro
mise of an inheritance in the land of Canaan ;
but they did otherwise, and received their re
ward. But Aaron—the first High Priest, and
Minister ofthe Israelites— was equally guilty, for
he without hesitation made a calf for their god;
The character of the congregation at tho Mount
of Olives was in many respects similar. And in
the temporary/ipostacy of Aaron, wc see pre
figured the man whom Christ called a Rock, on
whom he would build his Church, denying his
Lord with an oath! And at this present day
we are surrounded by the same short-sighted,
wavering, ungrateful creatures.
These were a few of the occurrences which
preceded the building of the Tabernacle. In
the midst of idolatry and iniquity, the Lord set
up the Ark of the Covenant, and proffered to be
at peace. Let us endeavor, in the preparation
of anew Temple, not only to have it a Taberna
cle of the Lord, but also put in it at its dedica
tion the Ark, with the Laws of God inscribed
on our hearts of stone, and the humility of the
Christian, to serve the purpose of the pot of man
na. Keeping the law, we shall keep the favor
ofGod—keeping humility, we shall never lose
sight of our former state, and shall not be in dan
ger of losing our souls amidst enlarged walls
and a spacious roof.
My Soul! thou art prone to forget the mercies
ofGod. Do thou erect a Tabernacle within thee,
for an everlasting testimony, nnd daily seek to
enlarge the dimensions ofits spiritual foundations
—humility, wisdom, charity,zeal. ZAO.
Presentments ofthe firaml Juries
ol Ribb County.
JULY TERM, 1840.
PANEL NO. 1.
UV7 E, the Grand Jury, having discharged the
ii dutiesdevolfing upon us, to the licst of
our ability, make the following Presentments :
We ha ve examined the accounts and vouchers
ofthe Treasurer ofthe Poor School Fund, and
find every thing correct and satisfactory, show
ing the amount received by him for the present
year, five hundred and fifty-five dollars and nine
ty-five rents ; disbursements, three hundred and
seven dollars and thirty-eight cents; leaving a
balance on hand, on the first day of July, two
hundred and forty-eight dollars and fifty-seven
cents. An additional sum of two hundred dol
lars, it is expected, will bo added to this amount
during this year, which the Treasurer thinks
will be amply sufficient to meet all demands that
may be made on that fund.
The Books ofthe Clerks ofthe different Courts
we find kept in a neat arid orderly manner.
We find the County Jail in a very neat and
cleanly condition, much more so than usual at
this season of the year, reflecting much credit on
our very attentive and efficient Jailor.
We find the Court House requiring repairs, in
various ways, to a considerable amount ; but in
consequence of the embarrassed state of our
finances, would not recommend any expense to
be incurred, until our Inferior Court shall be
able to relieve itself from its present embarrass
ments. We have not been able to find any leaks
by which the body of the building would sustain
any material injury for tile present.
The Roads and Bridges in the County, wc
learn, are generally in good order, except the
Road leading from Macon to the Turnpike,
which is usually in a very had condition.
In taking final leave of his Honor Judge Floyd
we take much pleasure in bearing testimony to
the very able and dignified manner in which
strict and impartial justice lias been meted out
during his official term ; and should future hon
ors await him, we feel assured that ability, ener
gy and patriotism will harmonize in the dis
charge of any duties which may devolve upon
him.
We also take this opportunity of tendering our
thanks to Solicitor General McCune, for the very
gentlemanly and polite attention show n by him
to this body.
SAMUEL B. HUNTER, Foreman.
F. J. Johnston, Abner Hammond,
Amos Benton, B. F. Griffin,
G. F. Cowart, J). R. Rogers,
Andrew J. Orr, T Vm. Bundy,
iS. C. Atkinson, F. Me Call,
James 11. Bishop, William Gunn,
J. B. Andrews, Sol. R. Johnson,
R. P. Guyard, Edwin Harris,
A. J. White, Wm. Mcrri't.
Upon motion, Ordered, That the above Pre
sentments be published in the gazettes of the City
of Macon.
A true copy from the Minutes, July 19, 1840.
11. G. ROSS, Clerk.
PANEL NO. 2.
The Second Panel of the Grand Jury at this
present sitting, beg leave to make their Present
ments to the Public :
We have examined the Presentments of the
First Panel, and generally approve of their re
commendations, except the recommendation as
regards the Court House, which we believe re
quires the immediate attention of the Justices.
We find it leaks badly, and is so completely out
of order, as to require immediate repairs, which
we recommend them to have made.
The condition of the Jailor’s House, we like
wise, call to their attention ; it is too small for
the accommodation of his family, and others,
occasionally placed in his charge. We think
there is no economy in allowing the public build
ings to go to ruin ; and we believe the Taxes
annually paid, are sufficient to enable their
Honors to provide for these things, as well as the
general indebtedness of the County.
The present inequality of the Tax Laws of
the State, claims the consideration of every en
lightened citizen ; it was enacted at a time when
the State covered only about one-half the terri
tory now occupied by its inhabitants, and is alto
gether unfitted to the present condition of the
country ; the subjects of taxation are not proper
ly selected, and the inequality of tho burdens
imposed, is unjust and oppressive. Let us illus
trate —Negroes are all charged alike 31.4 cents
poll tax, thus making no difference between the
child worth ssoand the valuable mechanic or
servant, worth SI,OOO or $1,500. Lands pay
from 3 cents” mills to three-fourths of a mill per
acre, whether improved or unimproved ; thus
the improved piace iu the country worth SIO,OOO
pays no more titan uncultivated land, worth per
haps only $10 —cattle and stock of all kinds in
the country, pay no tax, whilst stock in trade in
towns, and town lots, pay 31] cents per SIOO
value, besides the usual extra levies for County
purposes, which this year is fixed at 100 per cent.
Thus the citizen who owns a place of half an
acre in extent in Town, improved, and worth
SIO,OOO, pays for Taxes on it this year, $143 75
—half an acre just out of town and similarly im
proved, but 3-10ths of a mill.
In view then, of these inequalities and injus
tice, we earnestly recommend to our Senator and
Representatives at the next Legislature, the im
portance of effecting some modification, at least,
of the present law ; and recommend the adop
tion ofthe ad valorem principle,or as near an
approach to that principle as can be attained—
and that a bill be introduced to that body "for
that purpose. The obligation to support the gov
ernment devolves equally upon all its citizens,
who derive alike, protection of life, liberty and
property ; and the Tax paid, ought to be in pro
portion to the amount and value of tho property'
owned, unless it be a small poll tax on those
persons owning no property.
The subject of General Education has occupi
ed our deliberations, which our laws declare to
lie a distinguishing feature of free government.
Every body admits it to he so interesting a sub
ject, as constantly to be kept in view, involving
important consequences—the advancement anil
well-bing of society. Our own Legislature have
at all times been liberal in endowments of col
leges, and in gifts of land and money for educa
tional purposes. It is mortifying to this Jury to
feel compelled to state, that in general, but little
good has resulted to the people front the State’s
munificence, and the indifference ofthe Board of
Education, and tho Trustees of County Acade
mies.
We have been furnished with an evhibit of the
affairs of our Bibb County Academy, from which
it appears that they have a fund on hand amount
ing to $3,500, and that they have two depart
ments, Male and Female. We find that those
scholars educated at this establishment, called
benefieiarics, aro all paid for out of the Poor
School Fund by John L. Jones, Esq., Treasurer
of that fund, for whose efficiency ns Treasurer,
the poor children are greatly indebted, and to
whom, for these reasons, we tender the thanks
ofthisJury. The Bibb County Academy Ex
hibit, is, we think, imperfect; but the absence
of one of the Trustees, and one of the Teachers,
together with all the vouchers of the ilems of
said Exhibit, induces us to leave this subject
with a Committee, for the purpose of bringing it
up before the next Grand Jury. We find in the
hands ofsaid Treasurer of the Poor School Fund,
a County Order for SI9OB 18, for monies re
ceived into the County Treasury, from a 'Pax
levied in 1839, for Poor School purposes, which
we have seen brought before Juries several times.
If it is u just debt against the County, we request
the Inferior Court, in some way, to provide for
its payment. Let them in some wav, settle with
the I reasurer, and Trustees of that Fund, and
take the subject from the notice ofthe people.
We should alwaya keep in mind that the poor
children are justly entitled to the monies raiseJ
for them, at least, whilst they are always pecu
liarly entitled to protection and sympathy.
" rite Militia Laws have been considered, and
we agree to their general inefficiency—calling
this subject in like manner, to the special atten
tion ofthe Legislature, and our Senator and Rep
resentatives. We recommend such a change in
the present law,as will raise a fund from a levy
ol fifty cents per day for every parade, regularly
ordered, in place of personal attendance at mus
ters, and that this fund be set apart for the en
couragement and benefit of Volunteer Compa
nies, in the several Brigades and Divisions in this
’State. We further recommend, that the law be
repealed, granting to Volunteer Companies ex
emption from Jury duty.
VY e recommend, as above, to our Senator and
Representatives, to bring in a bill at the next
Legislature, for the purpose of vesting in our City
Council and their successors, all that part of the
public domain, near Macon, known as “The
Reserve,” because it is desirable for the protec
tion ofthe City, that it should be entirely under
its control.
We recommend, nlso, if it be possible, that a
vault be built, or safety chest provided, for the
safe keeping of tlie Public Records. The neces
sity is so apparent in ibis ease, as to require no
further remarks from this Jury.
Whilst we take this opportunity to declare our
confidence in our County Officers generally, we
are admonished by tho “Docket Book," and our
own knowledge ofthe condition of public raor ils,
to admit the bad condition of things, which we
greatly regret. We would, therefore most earn
estly urge upon all the County Officers, to he
vigilant in the enforcement of the law in bring
ing offenders to justice, and upon the Mayor and
Council and City Marshals particularly, to watch
the traffic going on daily between shop-keepers
and slaves, to the great detriment of every pub
lic interest—and in all cases ofviolation of order
or law, to have the offenders prosecuted.
For the purpose of more effectually carrying
nut the foregoing several recommendations, wo
appoint from this Jury, A. R. McLaughlin, John
11. Morgan and Wm,jS. Williford, as aCommit
tee who are specially charged to carryout the
wishes of this Jury-
In taking leave of your Honor and Mr. Solici
tor McC une, we renew to you the assurance of
our confidence and most distinguished considera
tion.
CHARLES CAMPBELL, Foreman.
Spencer Riley, ThomasF. Newton.
T Vdlis 11. Hughes, Green Wclden,
Whitmore R. Hill, James V. Grier,
John L. Burge, W. S. Williford,
Haddon PRedding J. 11. Morgan,
Robert T. Hyde, J.Il. McElmurray,
ILram M.Lind.say A.R. McLaughlin,
George Douglass, J. A. Virgin,
Edward W. Stubbs J. 11. Flu's.
The undersigned dissent from so much of the
Presentments as refer to the recommendation to
the Judges of the Inferior Court on the Poor
School Fund, and what has reference to the
Trustees of the Bibb County Academy. Also,
that part having reference to the ability of the
Inferior Court to make repairs to the Court House
and additions to the Jailor’s House.
CHARLES CAMPBELL,
J. A. VIRGIN,
J. 11. ELLIS.
Upon motion, it is Ordered , That the forego
ing Presentments be published in the gazettes of
the City of Macon. •
A true copy from the Minutes, July 13, 1843.
ISib3> Inferior Court.
IN CHAMBERS, JULY 2, 1849.
ORDERED BY THE COURT, That all
Persons holding Orders on the Tax Collec
tor orTreasurer of the County of Bibb,be allow
ed to pay them in to the Tax Collector, as far •as
their County Tax may go; and that when per
sons hold Orders larger than their County Tax,
they be pormiftbd to combine with other persons,
80 as to pay the Orders, as far as their County
Tax mdy go, with exception ofthe Poor School
Fund, which must be paid in cash;—and that
the Tax Collector is hereby duly authorized to
receive all County Orders in payment of County
Tax, with the exception of an Order payable to
Jacob Johnson or Joshua Johnson, dated first of
February, 1842, as well as recollected, and given
for building a Bridge across the Creek at Ellis’
Mills; and also one Order payable to John L.
Jones, Treasurer of the Poor School Fund, dated
in 1839, for (SI9OB J 8) nineteen hundred and
eight and 18-100 dollars ; also, all Jury Orders
bearing date prior to first of January, 1848, there
being no authority of law by which the Inferior
Court could levy a Tax to pay said Orders prior
to that time. All Jury Orders since that date
will be paid. And further, no Order will be paid
or recognized, unless signed by three of the Jus
tices of tho Inferior Court, at the time the same
purports to bear date: and further, that the
Sheriti or Bailifl into whose hands Tax Execu
tions may be placed for collection, be authorized
to receive the County portion thereof in County
Orders, with tho above exceptions ; and that the
1 ax Collector be served with a copy of this Or
dor ; and that the same be published twice in
each ofthe papers of this ritv.
THOMAS HARDEMAN, j. 1. c.
ELISHA DAVIS, .1. 1. c.
JAMES YV. ARMSTRONG, j. x. c.
KEF.LIN COOK, j. 1. c.
DANIEL F. CLARK, j. 1. c.
A true extract from tho Minutes of Bibb Infe
rior Court. E. G. JEFFERS, Clerk.
j”>y 14 33—2 t
Aoticp.
Srilr of Corf vital Ci!t/ Cols.
VE Lois on Magnolia Street, forfeited by
. non-compliance with the terms of sale, will
be re-sold at the risk of the former purchasers,
on Monday, the 13th day of August next, at
public outcry on the Lots.
By order of Council.
A. R. FREEMAN, c. c.
Macon, July 14, 1849. 33
Choice Ham*.
N'EFF’S Cincinnati Sugar cured and Georgia
canvassed HAMS, of superior quality, just
received and for sale by G. T. ROGERS,
july 14 33
IT. C’JSLET & SCIT,
WARE 110 USE 4- COMMISSION'ME R CIU.VTS
WILL continue Business at their “Fire-
M Proof Buildings,” on Cotton
. Ivvniiv . Macon, Ga.
Thankful for past favors, they beg leave to say
they will be constantly at their post, and that no
elfitrts shall be spared to advance the interest of
their patrons.
They respectfully ask all who have COTTOJV
or other PRODUCE to Store, to call and exam
ine the safety of their Buildings, before placing
it elsewhere.
[EFCustom ary Advances on Cotton in Store
or Shipped, and all Business transacted at the
usual rates.
juno 2 27—ly
Star Candles.
VNEW Article, much approved of, just re
ceived and for sale by
juno 1G GEO. T. ROGERS.
7loro I'\trnor«Zin:iry Cures
r.Jfcrtrd trillion! seeing the. Patient, by ,11. S.
Tlf tIJIMSOJIT, M. D., Macon, Georgia.
WHILE so much is being sard and done by
Gentlemen of a different persuasion, for
the purpose of elevating their profession in the
public estimation ; while societies are being
formed all over the country, and resolutions pass
ed declaratory of the superiority of their system,
and denunciatory of all and every other ; "while
the prejudices ofthe past are being aroused, and
the fears of the future are being appealed to;
while legislative aid is being invoked, and ad
verse interference denounced ; wliife the freedom
of speech and of opinion in professional men,
especially of those of the “sacred profession,”
aro endevoured to he curtailed, and their con
duct in givingcontenanec to other systems de
nounced as “painful and mortifying while, in
fine, they arc placing their dependence for ele
vating their profession, on societies, resolutions,
denunciations, prejudices, fears, legislation, Ac.
&.C.; be it the pride, the happiness, anil the glory
ofthe undersigned, to put his trust in that which
is far more substantial — “f/ic results of his
praetire. ’ These are his dependence, and to
them he looks for that “professional” elevation
to which he aspires ; and judging of the future
by the past, lie lias every reason to believe that
lie will not lie disappointed. Influential bodies
may rail, ridicule, and donoiineo; legislation
may place its ban and promulgate its anathe
mas ; individuals may scandalize, backbite, and
traduce, Lut“FACTS are stubborn tilings
“Are cheils that winna ding,
And dar na be disputit”—
One of which at any time, is worth a thousand
arguments. On them he has laid the base, and
on them lie expects to raise the superstructure ;
and in accordance with usage, will still append
more to the list, already befTre the public.
The following letter is from the Rev. John
\V. Mil. sos the Florida Conference, ofthe M
E. Church South ; who without the fear of the
Faculty before his eyes, dares their rebuke and
accusation of guilt of “painful and mortifying”
conduct, and boldly gives his experience to the
world. It is too lutein the day for men to
school themselves into the repression of their
convictions:
Qi'txcy, Florida, April 10th, 1819.
Dr. M. S. Thomson —Dear Sir : With inex
pressible gratitude, I drop you these lines. Since
I received your Medicines, and commenced fol
lowing your prescription, my health is so im
proved that I do not now feel the least symptoms
of disease, mv morbid appetite left me on the
commencement oftaking your medicines: every
thing I eat now agrees with me, and I am satis
fied with a common meal.
My Spleen was very much enlarged, and my
kidneys failed todo their office when 1 lastwrote
you, but those aro now corrected
The miserable restlessness that was mv lot of
nights, has left me, and I now sleep Sweetly ;
indeed my whole system is regular and easy.
So sudden was the change,that my friends, (those
of them who did not know that I was taking
your medicine,) were astonished on meeting
with me at the improvement in my health.
When I compare iny present condition with
my miserable condition a few months ago, I can
not express the gratitude I feel toward you. 1
now enter into conversation with life, as I once
did, and the same zcnl that once burned in my
heart for the Church has been kindled afresh,
with my mind freed from that gloom, inactivity
and forgetfulness, which disease had engendered,
and I vet hope to live long to prear.h the un
searchable riches of Christ. I have yet some
medicines left, &c. 1 am, dear sir, yours grate
fully, JOHN W. MILLS.
Persons desirous oftesting the efficacy oftliese
remedies in their own cases, no matter where
they reside, can do so very conveniently by send
ing their age and symptoms in writing us correct
ly as possible, when medicines to suit their va
rious cases will be compounded and sent by mail,
express or private hand. In order that all
may partake of the benefits resulting front the
use of his remedies, iiis charge for the treatment
ofsuch eases as do not require his personal atten
tion, will be only Five Dollars a month, which
may be sent hy mail sit his risk.
Acute cases, and those requiring personal at
tention, will be charged in accordance with the
established rates of other city Physicians.
The inconvenience of having little sums scat
tered ail over the country lias induced him for
the future to have his terms rash, or when that
is varied from, it must be with the express prom
ise of honorable payment at Christmas, without
subjecting him to the trouble and expense of col
lection. Those requiring personal attention
can be accommodated in Macon. All letters
must be post paid and addressed
M. S. THOMSON, M. D.
junn 30 . Much, Ga.
Printing Types
ARE now sold at Bruce's .Vtfir I *orh
Vf/pe JFottHflrif, at the following
very low prices, for approved six months’ notes :
Roman. Title, Shaded, Spe.
Pica, per lb. 30 cts. 52 cts. 90 cts.
Small Pica, 32 56 95
Long Primer, 34 60 100
Bourgeois, 37 66 108
Brevier, 42 74 120
Miniou, 48 84 132
Nonpareil, 58 100 150
Agate, 72 120 180
I’earl, 108 160 220
Diamond, 160 250 300
A liberal discount for cash in hand at the date
of the Invoice.
YVc have now on onr shelves, ready for sale
in various sized fonts :
60,000 lbs Roman and Italic Type.
40,000 Fancy Type.
4,000 “ Script and Running hand.
5,000 “ Ornaments.
15,000 feet Type-metal Rule.
15,000 “ Brass Rule.
Tresses, Chases. Cases, YVood Tppe,lnk,&c.
furnished at the lowest Manufacturers’ prices,
either for cash orcredit.
Our Specimen Book is freely given to all Print
ing Offices.
O’Printers of Newspapers who choose to
publish this Advertisement, including this note,
three times before the first of October, 1849, and
send us one of the Papers, will be paid for it in
Typo, when they purchase from us, of onr own
manufactures, selected from our specimens, five
times the amount of their bill.
O’For sale, several good second hand Cylin
der and Platen Power Presses,Standing Presses
Hand Printing Presses, <fe«.
GEORGE BRUCE & CO.
13 Chambers Street, New York.
j» nc IS 29—3 t
Congress Water.
1* Y the Box or at Retail. Just received di
-3 root from the Springs and for sale by
lli;| y Vi GEO. T. ROGERS.
London Porter.
TN Quart nnd Pint Bottles, just received !
* and for sale by GEO. T. ROGERS.
may 13 24
Smoked Herring.
bj ST BOXES, a very choice article, just re
reived and for sale by
may 12 GEO. T. ROGERS.
Cubn Molasses.
bj> MUDS, of the best quality and in fine
order, just received and for sale low bv
may 12 GEO. T. ROGERS. ’
[Corrected Weekly, for the Southern Museum.]
NAILS—
Wrought, 19 a 20
Cut,4d to 20d 5 a 54
OILS—
Sperm. $1 a J
Fall str«n’d,7s s 1
Linse< <I,A in.Bf a 1
Tanner s, f,*J a 60
OSNABUKOS—
Per vard, 7 a 9
FEPPfiR—
Black* 10 a 124
RAISIN’—
Malaga,hot, 2 a 24
Do half do Ia 1]
Do qr. do 87 a 1
KICK, lb. 4 a 44
SUGAR—
Muscovado,6 a 8
St. Croix, 8 a 10
Havana,w. 84 a 9-4
Havana, b. 7 a 8
N. Orleans,6 a 8
Loaf, 104 a 124
Lump; hone;
SALT—
l.iverp’l,s'k,l4 a 2
Turks Isl’d, b. $1
SUGARS—
Spanish, M .20 a 20
American, 5 a 10
SH UT
AH sizes, sl-4 a 1$
SOAP—
Arn yellow, 5> a 6
TALLOW, 8 a 10
TEAS—
Souchong,so a 75
Hyson, 75 a 11
Gunpowder,7s a 1]
TOBACCO—
Manufnc’d,s a 12
Cavendish,3o a 50
TWINE, 20 a 25
Seine, 18 a 20
SPIRITS—
Brandy,C. $3 a 4
Domes.do. 62 a 75
Gin, Hol’d 14 a 2
Do. Am. 40 a 50
Rnm, Jam. 2 a 24
N.F.ngl«nd,3B a 404
Whiskey, 25 a 28
YY'estern, 31 a33
Ballimrre,3s a 37
P. Br;Aidv,6o a 75
WINES—’
Madeira, $2 a 24
Tcneriffe, 14 a 2
Malaga, 60 a75
Champaign,d. 0a 00
Port, 14 a 24
BACON—
Hog round, 0 a 7
I fains;lb. 7 a 8
Shoulders, f> a 6
Sides, 6 a 7
BAGGING—
Dundee, 17 alB
Hemp, 17 a 18
Gunny, 21 a 22
BALE ROPE,IO a II
BREAD—
Crackers, 8a 10 i
BUTTER—
Goshen, 22 a25 ;
Countrv, 10 a 15
CANDLES—
Sperm,lb., 35 a 36
Tallow, 12-i al7
CHEEBE-
Goshen, 9alo !
COFFEE—
Cuba,none, 8a 9 (
Rio, 7.J a 84
Java, II a 124 j
COTTON, lb. 74 a 84 !
CORDAGE— )
Manilla, 12 als I
FISH—
Mackerel,No 1,1 la 12 !
No. 2. 8 a 9
No. 3, 64 a 7
Codfish, lb 6 a 8
FLOUR—
Canal, bbl 74 a 8
Country, 1b.34 a 3]
FEATHERS,3O a35
GLASS— .
Window, 4A a54
GRAIN— 1
Corn,bush. 35 a 40 !
Wheat, none,
Oats, 30 a 35
Peas, 50 a 75
GUNPOWDER
Keg, 6 a 7
IRON—
Swedes,east 44 a 5
English, bar 4 a 44
American, 44 a 5
Hoop, 7 a 8
Sheet, 8 a 10
Nail Rods, 7 a 8 !
LARD. 64 a 7
LEAD—
Pig and bar, C a 7 1
LIME—
Stone, bbl, 24 a 2] !
Cherokee, 1j a 14
LUMBER.M 10 a 124
MOLASSES—
N. Orleans,3s a 40
Hav. sweet,27 a2B
MACON MARKET, JULY 28. 1849.
COTTON.—Our market remains firm, and
several hundred bales have been disposed of in
small lots during the week at our quotations.
The stock on hand is light. We quote 74 a B.j
cents.
COHN—7S a 80ccnls per bushel,with a good
demand.
MEAL—BO a 90c. per bushel.
BEEF—4 a 5 cents per pound.
EGGS—I 2a 15 fcfcnls per dozen.
PEAS—SO a 62c. per bushel.
HIDES—7 a Bc. per lb.
FODDER—BO a sl, per hundred pounds.
TALLOW—B a 10c. per lb.
To the Ladles;
jpApt The undersigned respectfully informs the
eiJpH L a( l> fis of Macon, that she is prepared to
•"ZL alter, clean and bleach Leghorn and Straw
Bonnets, in the neatest style and upon favorable
terms.
Also, Gentlemen’s Leghorn and Panama Hats
bleached in the best manner.
C. A. HARRISON,
Corner of Walnut and Fifth Streets.
npril2B 22
Slop tlio Itunaw :iy.
, Runaway from the subscriber; living
JrtV* in Houston county, on the 2d i list tint, a
Negro Man by the name of JEFFERSON.
..>7*. lie is forty or forty-five years old, light
brown complexion and very intelligent. He
can rend and write, and trill doubtless attempt
to pass himself off as a free man. He was for
merly a Patroon on the Octnulgee River, and
will no doubt make his way to Darien,Savannah
or Charleston.
A liberal reward will be paid for his appre
hension and delivery to me, or his confinement
in any Jail so that I get him again. Any infor
mation respecting said boy, will be thankfully
received, and can be addressed to the undersign
ed ut Busbyville, Houston county, Ga.
JACOB W.BASON
jan 20 B—ts
Tin manufactory.
THE subscriber has opened a Shop on Cher
ry Street, next door to Rogers’ Confection
ary, and a few doors below the Telegraph Print
ing Office, where he may be found at all times
prepared to execute orders in bis line with neat
ness and dispatch.
He will attend punctually to all orders for tho
various manufactures of Tin Ware, and will
execute his work in a faithful manner.
BASIL A. WISE,
july 7 32—3 m
Ciiiiisiiiilliiiiffy
TIIF. Subscriber having purchased the entire
interest of Mr. E. S. ROGERS, iu th«
above business, is prepared tocarry it ««, on liis
own account,at the old Stand on Cotton Avenue
Double and. Single liarrelrd Guns, Rift is
Pistols, Powder, Flasks, Shot Pouches, Caps
Powder, Shot, Lead, ipc.jor sole.
All YVork done with neatness and despatch
and warranted. Terms Cush.
THOMAS M. EDEN,
dee 2 1
Flour, Meal, Font,
BACON —Hums, Sides and Shoulders; Lard;
Irish and Sweet Potatoes—in store and for
sale by J.S. RICHARDSON,
Colton Avenue,
march 24 17
Vinegar.
WHITE Wine and Pure Cider Vinegar of
very superior quality, jir«t rcreived and
for sale by GEO. T. ROGERS,
jnne 16
Newark Cider.
BBLS. Newark Refined Cider, just rc
ceived and for sale bv
GEO. T. ROGERS.
may 12 Cherry Street.
Georgia nnd New Orleans Syrup.
IfiP BBLS. of very superior quality, for
*3 sale by GEO. T. ROGERS,
may 12 24
Who don’t like good Hiseuil ?
MR. PAYNE, Druggist, is now prepared to
furnish his friends and costumers with an
article of Biscuit Powders neatly pnt up in box
es, at a reasonable price,sothat all can use them
and have good Biscuit, that will digest and not
produce Dyspepsia.
april 14 20—3 iii