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teacher, if he docs his duty, inculcates the practice as well as the theory of truth. It seems to us that no candid mind would re quire any argument in vindication of the cause of Sabbath Schools; but like every other good cause it has its opposers. — They condemn it without reason. We say this, because no sufficient reason has ever been given. Asa matter of curiosity, we should be pleased to see a systematic attack upon Sabbath Schools. Where would be found tiro most vulnerable point? Would it be the course of study pursued in the Sab bath School ? Tiie text book of this institu tion is one which was written many hundred years ago —the latter portion commonly known as the “New Testament” written j as t and has been the object of inquiry and discussion for eighteen hundred years. The wisest and best men of the earth have be lieved it and acknowledged its high authority. And even those who have culled it an imposi tion have admired the heauty of its diction, nnd the wisdom and excellence of its precepts. For some cause, which no philosopher has ever explained, this book during a long period after its publication, excited the hatred and hostility of a great majority of mankind—re peated attempts were made to destroy it, and once with apparent success ; but it appeared •again; and it has not on.y survived the fury ■of its enemies, but lias so far risen in the world’s estimation, as to be doomed by every ‘enlightened nation, superior to any other book •ever written. It has been found invariub/y by those who have adopted it us their guide, •that its legitimate fruits are good and only good—that man so far as ho practices its rules, is made happier and better; and wc might almost suppose one who would oppose ■Sabbath Schools to be destitute of the ordi nary fellow-feeling of humanity. Some, however, in our community oppose them, nnd yet profess to be par excellence the fol lowers of Him who “went about doing good.” Would it be contended that the mind of a child should be left unbiased until be arrives t the age of discretion that he may exercise his own judgment and choice in forming opin ions of his duty to himself and others ? Men never, at any period of life, arrive at the “ age of discretion.” Human nature is per verse, it ‘•loves darkness rather than light,” •and even when it “knows ihe right, will yet the wrong pursue.” Besides; the mind will he preoccupied in childhood, and opinions will be formed of some kind, and without such lessons as the Sabbath School teacher imparts, those opinions will be erroneous, and the practices which will follow, will be vicious. The dark passions and corrupt affections will obtain the mastery, and lead their victim to destruction. The inmates of our penitentia ries and those stews of corruption which in fest our large towns, are examples of charac ter left in curly life without the inculcation of the great principles of virtue, and show how awfully they are mistaken who oppose the cause of Sabbath Schools. It has been as certuined that not one in a hundred of those who become lost to virtue has ever been a member of such an institution. Is it said that SubbAth Schools interfere with parental duty? How interfere ? They aid the parent and so far from interfering, they encourage him to more diligence<u. home; and we need not fear the cultivation of the moral feelings too highly, or becoming too familiar with the text book of the institution. An old man once said to us, “ I have made the Bible my chief study for thirty years, and I find it still anew book;” and so it, no doubt, would have been, had he studied it an hundred years. Its principles have been tried by millions, and not one lias ever faithfully practiced them who has not valued it above price. Men who grow up imbued with its spirit, make better citizens—instead of becoming the sport of demagogues and the slaves of party, they will look to the country and its proper govern ment. Better sons, for it teaciies filial alFec tion and obedience. Better fathers, lor it teaches paternal duties. Better friends, for its language is the language of love. More cun be done (and we do not. speak without reflection) —more can be done for tiro im provement of society through the instrumen tality of Sabbath Schools, than by any other human institution. Let that portion of the population of our country now in childhood receive a thorough Sabbath School educa tion, and a moral revolution wpuld be achiev ed which would add more to our national honor than any attainments of art or victories of turns. Our rulers would be governed in their deliberations by a nobler motive than the spoils of office, and feel their accounta bility to a higher power than their con-ititu ents. The strife of vindictive passion would no longer disgrace our halls of legislation. But the “ Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation ” of our rulers and people, would secure our prosperity, cement our union, perpetuate our liberty, and make our land the abode of vir tue and honor, and true glory. Mr. Hanleiter :—l feel a pleasure in con gratulating you in the. establishment of the “Southern Miscellany” in this place. I trust you will receive from its citizens, and others at a distance, a firm and liberal sup port, in subscribers and advertising, to sus tain you in your movements, at so laudable an undertaking. In very many of the counties in this State, various means have been resorted to, to bet ter the condition of their inhabitants—such as gold-digging, Bank stock speculations, Morus Multicaulus, &c. &c.—whilst in Mor gan amidst wealth and plenty, our people have avoided these mushroom bubbles— having quietly, and unostentatiously pur sued the even tenor of their way, gathering in the products of our fertile soil, and ap plying it to fair and legitimate uses. Our village has extended its limits to an almost incredible size since its settlement in 1808 —nearly all the interior villages of the State have drooped and languished—.whilst Madison has steadily and unceasingly in creased in size, wealth, and in population— presenting at present one of the most bcuuti ful places in the State—a constant expression of travellers as they pass through our spa cious streets. Being the present terminus of tho Geor gia Railroad, and in a line with the great mail route North and South, we have a dai ly arrival and departure from all directions of splendid Post Coaches. The smoking, thundering rumble of the locomotive en gines of tho Railroad—the immense trains of freight—die streets filled with loads of cotton and merchandize in constant arrival and movement —as well as a heavy business amongt our merchants—all these things combined, keep up an every day excite ment pleasant and agrecablo, even in these oppressive hard times. Our public buildings are spacious and ele gant. Two of the best taverns in Georgia, afford every luxury which the epicure could wish; and certainly present the most favor able resort to persons from the lower coun ties of Geo. wishing to spend their summer months in comfort and pleasure. Adjoin ing the village on the premises of Lancelot Johnston, Esq., is a beautiful flower garden —most tastefully arranged—and always open for public promenading by its liberal owner. It has often been observed that there were fewer idle persons umongst us, than in any other village in the State. A loafer in Madison cannot find as much company as loafing requires—wc are mainly an actively employed community, endeavoring to pro duce as well as to consume. It may be well to state that we are gen erally speaking a religious community— having three commodious houses of worship —Presbyterian, Baptist, and Methodist, with highly respectable societies attached to each—very large congregations arc preach ed to every Sabbath day—and occasionally during the days and evenings of the week. We have two flourishing schools under the charge of the trustees of the Academies —and a private school—all of which are liberally patronised. With the advantages of very pure air, and superior water, the citizens of Madison may truly call themselves highly favored. SOUTHERN MISCELLANY. MADISON, GEO : 5, {£7®* With feelings of seriousness and responsibility that naturally come over us at the commencement of an undertaking “big with our fate,” we to-day don the editorial toga, assume the chair of office, and hence forward devote our energies to the Pen— “that mighty instrument,” &c.—humbly hoping that in the many conquests it is yet destined to make, we may he allowed to claim a small share in the honors of its lesser victories. We come to our task with fear and trembling. Heaven knows how many days of doubt and disquietude it has already cost us—aye, so many that we are almost a martyr before we have reached the stake! But having thoroughly canvassed the whole matter —though we see before us the moun tain weight we will have to bear—though we know that ours is almost a second Sysi phean task, and though we are conscious of the many hard blows we may receive from our fellow-travellers —yet, mustering up what little courage and energy we possess, we have determined to launch our little bark, trusting to the gods, ar.d the waves, for the haven of success. This much we claim as giving us an in troduction to our readers—henceforward we will call you old friends—our first and kindest friends. We greet each one of you with a heart-felt salutation. May ours he an acquaintance intimate and of long dura tion. May it not be checked by any trifles, nor shocked by any conflicting mishaps. Let it he as the lover’s, with his mistress, only strengthened by time; and if petty quarrels we have, let them be also as lovers —only tending to cement our union the closer. The journey we propose taking together will be varied in its scenery, and changing in its prospects. Like the Dutch man with the cork-leg, vve expect to see, in our travels, a great deal of the world, and its contents —but we hope that, not like Mynheer, vve will he killed in our pogress. Our plan of eschewing Party Politics will, no doubt, be condemned by some to whose perverted taste the escliarotic of a party essay can alone he pleasing. We regret this difference of opinion, and, though we may lose by it, yet, after the most ma ture deliberation, we must adhere to our Prospectus. We have seen too many of the cruel effects of Tarty rancor, to assist in keeping alive its killing influence. Wc have seen it enter the sacred house of God, and almost dismember the saints of the Church—we have seen it scatter its mildew and poison in the social circle, rupturing the closest family ties, and bonds of friend ship. We have seen the warmest greetings of friends converted by its deadly talis manic charm into the cold and cutting salu tation of a passing nod. We have seen as sociates in youth become enemies in man hood. The issues of life arid property we lravc seen placed in its hands, for we have witnessed the humiliating spectahle of the Physician and Attorney being chosen ac cording to its rules. AnjJ more than this: we have seen the Party ill-will of parents prevent the happy union of their children. Marriage and all are under its terrible ban. And can we be condemned for condemning such a potent spirit of evil? Shall we not be aided in our humble efforts to introduce the elevating, balmy, and soothing influence of Literature, in lieu of the reign of Party discord ? Cheering is our hope, and strong our faith, that we shall have the kind assis tance of many who see as we see, and think as we think. Our objoct is shadowed forth in the above remarks. Wc wish to send forth a counter acting agent to tliat which now rides ram pant over the best interests of man, and society. We run up our flag and march forth as the avowed enemy of the Dema gogue. We hereby declare war against him, and all his forces—candidly warning him to look well to his followers, and fear lessly confessing that we shall act the spy on his movements —send out bur agents in his ranks to seduce his friends from his train— telling them, before his face, that desertion from their leader, and treason to his cause, will be righteous in the sight of God. Shall we not prevail? Spirit of the age assist us! Relying on the purity of our intentions, and the propriety of our course, we now silently commit our little vessel to the ocean over which it has to sail. Come benignant gales, and waft it onward! “ Go little sheet, we will not burn thee, Wander at will the country o’er; And tell to all who do not spurn thee, That others will come, as thou hast gone before.” ft/** We regret exceedingly that we were unable to obtain our Vignette in time for our first number. The drawing for the Vignette was sent to the Engraver in January last, soon after our Prospectus was issued, with positive instructions that it should he en graved immediately. He has disappointed us; and, as we arc without advices from him, we are unable to say at what time it will be received. We are confident, how ever, that it will shortly come to hand, when we promise our patrons the handsomest, if not the best, paper in tlie South. P. S. Since tliC above was put in type, vve have received a letter from our En graver, Mr. 11. Roberts, covering a prooj impression of our Vignette. He satisfac torily excuses himself for Iris delay; and being ourself entirely satisfied, nay, highly pleased, with its execution, we take plea sure in assuring our friends that it will be hut a very short time before it is received. Those feeling the least curious to see the design can be gratified by a visit to our office. (£7** Well, dear reader, after a long delay, caused by many provoking disappointments to ourself, we, at last, make our bow before you. Scan us well, and say if you do not think we’ll “do to travel ?” We know your answer ; and flatter ourself that wc have al ready (although in rather a “patched up” dress) gained your friendship. That being the case, one thing only remains to be done, viz: call and enter your name as a sub scriber. We shall make no more promises to you, hut will endeavor to make our paper a wel come visiter to all. (£/”•• Sam Parks,” and several other arti cles prepared for this day’s paper, were un avoidably crowded out. They shall be at tended to iu our next. (£7®“ We have received from our esteem ed friend, O. Morse, Esq., Postmaster at Forsyth, an alphabetical list of the Post Offices in Georgia, as compiled by himself; and originally published in the “Augusta Constitutionalist,” with a few corrections. It will appear in our next. article on the ‘ British Corn Laws,’ which will be found in this day’s pa per, will, no doubt, prove highly interesting and instructive. It was written for the bene fit of the ‘ Forsyth Polemic and Literary Society,’ (an excellent Society, by-thc-by, and of which we will hereafter lake occa sion to speak,) but with no thought of its ap pearing in print. At our earnest solicitation, however, the author consented to its publica tion. We sincerely thank him for the privi lege, and hope, ere long, to be enabled to treat our readeis with other articles from his pen. mercantile friends, thus fur, have been rather sparing of their favors. We hope, however, now linn our paper lias gone forth, to experience their approbation by a liberal share of advertising for our future numbers. few copies of this our first number has been sent to persons who are not subscri bers, bat we hope they will bo sufficiently well pleased with if to become such. Those who may receive a copy, and do not wish to continue it, will please return it immediately, unsoiled, to our office. Those retaining the first number, it will be remembered, can be made responsible for the year’s subscription, by law. PUBLICATIONS. “ The Magnolia, or Southern Monthly." — We have been permitted, by a friend, to peruse the March number of this excellent work, in which we notice that the services of William Gilmore Simms, Esq. has been se cured as co-editor with Mr. Pendleton. His connection, as such, to commence with the next (April) number. In relation to this engagement, the editor says : “We desire only to make the announcement. The hearts of Southerners have often thrilled responsive to the touches of his feeling and graphic pen, and we trust they are yet more frequently to bo moved by the song of tho Poot, the sic tion of the Novelist, and the records of the Historian.” The ‘ matter’of this number is of a high order, and fully sustains its former reputation. In addition to about forty different articles, of prose and poetry, it contains a spirited En graving of ‘ Washington’s Tomb,’ by W. Keenan, a native resident of Charleston, South Carolina. We regret that we cannot speak as highly of tire typographical execu tion of the Magnolia : it does very well, ’tis true —but it is not even a fair speCitnan of Southern typography. T. Purse, Publisher, Savannah. Weshould be happy to renew ouracquain lance with our old friend, Mr. Pend cton, by an exchange. “ The Family Companion and Ladies’ Mir ror."—ln advance of our fust issue, we have been favored with nit exchange with this work. Its appearance is equal to that of any periodical in the United States : its matter is good and varied. Tito following is the table of Contents for March : Poetry of the Bible, by Rev. T. Cur'is ; The Lottery Ticket, t.y Clifton ; .Song, by G. F. H. ; Cecelia Aus tin, hv Mrs. C-Orne; Sonnet, bv Prof. W.G.Howard; Ye Hast'ninjt Winds, bv S. W. Chitlin; The Blind Organist, bv Miss M. E. Lee ; Evening Fancies, by G. F. II.; Polsko Powstan, by John Ncul; Cecelin, or Principle versus Passion, bv Miss M. E.VValley; Ram bling Reflections, from the Journal of a Dyspeptic Bach elor; Writing—Death—Ball. Extract from an unpub lished Play, by Mrs. Frances S. Osgisid ; Great At traction, or the Doctor “ most oudaeiously tuck in,” by VV. T. Thompson ; The Poor Man’s Complaint, by J E. Snodgrass; My Mother, by H. R. J ickson ; Don’t Ruin the PoorMan’sCharacter. A Sketch ; Kate,by 11. R. Jackson; Couin Betsev’s Letters on Matters and Things. Letter ll—The Wedding. Florae Department—Poetry of Flowers, by Clifton. Beech—Bell-flower—Bilberry, or Whortleberry—Blue bottle ; Box—Broome—Bryony—Bnllrush—Buttercup; Bugloss—Cactus—Cnnterberry Bells—Cornelia Japon ic a—Calveanthns; Carnation—Cedar—Cheriy Tice— Ch< snut Tree—Cinquefoil--Crysnntlieinum. Editorial Department— Dickens in America; Self- Importance; Self Praise; Editor’s Levee; Spring— Overhauling the Mail—To Correspondents—To Ex changes—Correction—Anecdote • Macon. —Edited by Mrs. Sarah Lawrence Griffin and William T. Thompson, (former ly editor of the “ Augusta Mirror.”) Pub lished by B. F. Griffin. Price, $5 per an num, in advance. ‘‘Savannah Literary Messenger." —We have received four or five numbers of a neat and well conducted sheet bearing the above title, and published weekly in Savannah, by H. S. Bell, former publisher of the “Mag nolia.” We wish it success. Price, $3 00 per annum, in advance. AARON BURR’S DAUGHTER. It must be recollected that the wife of a former Governor of South Carolina, and only daughter of Aaron Burr, anxious to see her father after a long separation, left Charleston, many years ago, in a brig for New-York. The brig never reached the port, nor was she ever heard of after. Some years after, a sailor in Maine, on his deuth-bed, confessed to have been one of the crew of the brig, and that the passengers were ali murdered for their money; and, a few years since, another sailor died at Mobile, making a simi lar confession. It is said that Mr. Bun placed no confidence whatever in these con iessions. We are inclined to believe them, however, as we have the “confession ” ol another sailor, to the same effect, who recent ly died in Texas. The following extract concerning the matter is taken from the New Orleans Crescent City, of the 2d ultimo: “ A gentleman from Texas—an old and valued friend, aid one whose veracity is un impeachable—informs us, that an old sailor recently died at Matagorda, who made a full confession of a number of piracies in which lie had been engaged, nnd stated that he was one of the crew of the vessel w hich sailed from C.iarleston, with Mrs. Alston on hoard. When three days out, a consulta tion was held, and it was determined that the passengers shonld he robbed and murdered. The work of death commenced, and all were kitted, Mrs. Alston being the last victim who was made to walk the plank. Her image, he said, was always before him, nnd he could not die without confessing the horrid deed. The closing scene of bis life was horrible in the extreme —he raved with madness, ex claiming, “ There ! there she is now !■ I see her standing before mo ! away—away !” Many witnesses were present, who can beat testimony to the confession, nnd we think there can no longer exist any doubt on n sub ject which was long veiled in mystery.” PUBLIC MEETING. At a meeting of a large and respectable number of the citizens of Madison, on Mon day evening, tlie 2Sth March, according to previous notice, for the purpose of devising some means to render such assistance and aid as would be thought most expedient for the interest of our sister Republic, Texas, Col. William Woods was called upon to act as Chairman, and Isiiam S. Fannin as Secretary. The object of the meeting was briefly explained by the Chair; when, on motion, it was Resolved, That owing to the reduced situation of the finances of Texas, that in tlie consideration of tiiis meeting tlie best method to be adopted to render efficient relief, is to raise means by contribution from the citizens, to be sent to the proper au thorities for disbursement. It was then, on motion, Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed by the Chair for the purpose of taking a subscription round to the citizens for contribution. The Chair appointed James M. Skinner, Maj. John R. Kendrick, and Col. Joseph M. Evans, for that purpose. When, on motion, it was Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the “Southern Miscellany” and “Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel” On motion, the meeting then adjourned until Tuesday next, when the committee will report the success of their collections. WILLIAM WOODS, Chairman. I. S. Fannnin, Scc'y. _ H Tlie Honorable Marlin Van Buren, ex-P resident of the United States, passed through this place on Friday last, on his way to New Orleans. CC?” Tuts contributions for the cause of Texas, in the City of Augusta, we learn from the Chronicle anti Sentinel, amounted to $907. After disposing of some uncur rent funds the net proceeds were invested in a sight check on New York for SSS3 28 cents, which has been remitted to New Or leans, with instructions to William C. Mi cou, Esq, to whom it was sent, to place it in the hands of the proper authorities. FROM TEXAS. New Orleans, March 23. By the arrival of the steam ship Neptune, from Galveston, which she left on Sunday, the 20th ult., we have received our files of Texas papers tor the 10th inst., and a num ber of private letters. Besides these we have, been favored with the perusal of various official documents, which cnablu ns to give a a summary of the news, and indications of future movements that may be relied upon. From the last advices, the Mexican forces, after plundering San Antonia, had begun their retreat to the Rio Giande, loaded with spoils. The impression in Texas was, that the invading army was comprised principally of Mexicans residing near the border. The circumstances of their being commanded by General OlTicers, left no doubt of the nation* al sanction to the incursion; but the retro grade movement created the belief that the, descent upon the country had been prema turely made. Geu’l. Burleson, at the head of 1,500 men was pressing forward with all despatch to overtake the enemy, with every prospect of being able to accomplish his object, as the Mexicans were too much encumbered with spoils to make a quick retreat. It was the intention of Gen’!. Burleson to cross the Rio Grande, and maintain a position in the ene mies country until driven back by an over powering force. A body of 1,500 men was being concentrated to support Qen’l. Burle son. The Galveston Advertiser of the 2lst inst. gives the following encouraging account of the defences of the Island of Galveston, which is the key of the Republic; Synopsis of the military movements of the last two weeks in Galveston: The brig-of war Wharton, has been provisioned, and will he ready to go to sea by Wednesday. The Zavala, provisioned and equipped for harbor and coast defence will be ready to go to the east end of the Island this day. Two bat teries are nearly completed and flying artil lery sufficient for the defence of the Island has been mounted, and is ready for set vice. The general enthusiasm of the community lias been so great that it has extended even to the fair sex, and sevetal of the good ladies of our city, iinvfe been industriously engaged, or tlie lasi lew days, in moulding bullets and making onm idgos (or the use (If the nrmy. Tncri* hit burnt contributed within two weeks past by ilie citizens of Galveston, ibout tw I've I'uitisnntl dollars in provisions, ‘iiiiiiitinns of war and money. The steamer Lafiiiti mid two oilier vessels armed and equipped have proceeded down tho coast. It is worthy to remark, and does credit to the liberality of our citizens that the large amounts contributed in this city have been entirely voluntary—nothing approaching to the odious practice of impressment has been attempted to bo practised amongst us—ull has been a spontaneous free will offering oil the nltirof patriotism. If this is a specimen of the spirit of liberality which pervades the whole Republic—and we believe it is—the Mexicans have good cause to quake with fear at the prospect of a combat with such a people. So confident were the citizens of Galveston of being able to defend that place, that they have equipped no less than 250 men for the general operations of the army. The most important intelligence brought by the Neptune, is the certainty of the inva sion of Mexico. Santa Anna has raised a spirit that he can never lay. His letters to Col. Bee and Gen. Hamilton had reached Houston,.and dispelled every lingering doubt of his intention to violate the assurances made to President Houston of procuring the recognition of Texas. The publication of these letters, the tone of insult and defiance that pervades them has stimulated the enthus iasm of the people and brought the Govern ment to the support of the popular will. On the 17ih inst., President Houston caused the following letter, in the nature of a proclama tion, to be issued through the public press. City of Houston, 17th March, 1842. DiiAit Sin—Tho news by express lrotn Austin up to the 13th inst., is that the enemy have evacuated San Antonio, after having plundered the place. They were laden down with luggage and march slowly. Col. Hays is harrassing them on their march. They only march about eight miles each day. The troops from Austin and those on the frontier arc inarching to overtake and beat them. War shall now be waged against Mexico, nor will we lay our arms aside until we have secured the recognition of our Independence. Until then I will never rest satisfied, nor will the people of Texas. We invoke the God of Armies. Your friend, HOUSTON. Mr. 11. Stuart. The properly of the Government has not, thus far, impeded the preparations for war. The citizens contribute whatever can be spared. Every man arms and equips him self, oris provided with uccountremcnts by the assistance of private individuals. In Houston, the merchants have thrown open their stores to supply clothes for the recruits. Our private letters assure us that the in vasion of Mexico is inevitable. The people have for a long time been anxious for it, and the Government has at length come into their views. The Republic bus taken the ground she ought to have assumed from thp beginning of her national existence. \Vc have before ps jtQ official lyltef of Prc sklent Houston,’ from which wo make a fe* extracts, evolving more distinctly the objects now in contemplation. “Iftroops should bes raised in - - . [we leave this blank to be filled by tlie ima gination of our readers. Editors.] at the call of this Government, prepared for con quest, they tnav rely upon the fact, that they will be allowed the •privilege of the Texian banner to cross the Rio Grande and pursue conquest to the WALLS OF MEXICO!1” Another extract will perhaps open up vi sions of romance to ardent minds, so be witching in their character that we cannot refrain from inserting it. It is in these words “Tho recompense tendered to our friends will be tho property captured by them, upon the most exalted and chivalric principles o honorable warfare, and the soil which they con quer f glory, victory, and imperishable fame! Mexico has invaded our country and her die lator has declared that the Anglo-Saxon raoe shall bow to the will of a Despot! /”— Bee. Western and Atlantic Rail-Road. —The new organization of the Corps of Engineers of the Western and Atlantic RaiLUnad, under the administration of C. F< M. Gar net, Esq., is as follows—Mr. Cooper, prin cipal Assistant; Messrs. Arms, Stockton, Cuvier, Grigg, Wright, Morse and Mims, assistants. Gen. James Hamilton has addressed a let ter to the editor of the Galvestonian, in which lie states that the bonds of theKenaha River Company (about $50,00o) were diverted front their legitimate use to that of the Repub lic of Texas, from the certain conviction that the Texian loan would be effected. He closes by saying, ‘‘if it requires the sacrifice of every thing 1 have on earth, and the vas salage of the labor o( the residue of my'life, every farthing of the amount of the sacred’ obligation shall be good. I return to South Carolina to-morrow, to render effectual securities I have given the company.” 1 know in my heart that 1 am an honest man,’ and if God spares my life, 1 will render both restitution and atonement to those to whom they arc due.” Catholic Priest Married. —Rev. “Mr. Cos tcllo, Catholic priest at Lockport, New York, as has been lately discovered, was secretly married in September last. Upon the facts coming to light, a large number of persons, belonging to his church surroundedhis dwel ling, and demanded the church funds, about S4OOO, which were in his possession. This ho paid over to the sheriff So great Was the indignation of the throng, that it was expect ep scenes of violence would occur, to pre vent which the sheriff and his subordinate remained at the house during the night; The Grave. —The grave is not deed. It is the luminous foot-print of an angel who is seeking us. When the unknown hand sends the last arrow at the head of man, he bows his head, and the arrow only strikes from his wounds the crown of thorns.— Jean Paul. MARRIED, In this vicinity, on the 10th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr. Bowmon, Mr. ANTOINE POUT.LAIN, of Augusta, to Miss ELIZABETH, only daughter of Lancelot Johnston, Esq, of this County. DIED, In Macon, on the 23d ultimo, VlßGlNlA,youngest child of Joseph E. and Catharine C. Wells, Set if 16 months und 25 days. Su eet little flower, thy bloom is fled, Thy tender leaves are pale and dead, And scatter’d, (once so rosy red,) O’er the cold tomb. Around thee now in vain may beam The summer’s ray, or winter’s gleam; No sun can pierce the slumberer's dream, In earth’s dark womb; Rut yet on thee a sun shall rise More plorious than these earthly skies, E'er dipped in heaven's aerial ayes; Or beauty’s ray. A light, that on thy spirit breaking,- From death's embrace in bliss awaking, Shall bid it, every care forsaking, Rise into day 1 ****** f We should not mourn the closing flower Whose petals shun the midnight hour; But open to that orb, whose power Can never set! C. MADISON, APRIL 2, 1842. ’ Coito.v.—There has been, during the week, sales effected here to the extent df 400 bales, at prices rang ing from 3to 7 cents. The principal sales of fair Cot tons were made at 6 to 6i—stained, 4 to 51—Nankeen, 7t to 8 cents. The daily arrival ofCotton, despatched by the Rail-Road, continues to be heavy. In the early part of this week, the Cars were heavily, loaded with up-freight. Our market ie well supplied with Groceries; the pri ces of the leading articles r.re—lron,6 1-2; Nails, 8 & 9; Salt, 87 1-2; Sugars, 9 a 12 1-2 ; Coffee, 13 a 14; Molasses, 40; Bagging, 20 a 25; Rope, 6a12 j Flour, No. 1, 7a 8; Corn Meal, 50 cents per bushel; Corn, 50 cents per bushel; Bacon, ST-2 a7. OZr Persons at a distance may rely upon the certain ty of finding fair a competition in the purchase of their produce. We have an active market, and the best currency the State affords—Central Bank and other uncurrcnt funds are vended at their value, on a Specie basis. Our quotations will be more ample next week, and a regular weekly report of the market given, em bracing such remarks as may be of interest to the community. NEW ORLEANS, MARCH 23. Cottok.—Arrived since the 18th instant, 18,461 bales. Cleared in the same lime, 12,473 Luictr—laak . ing nn addition to stock of 983 bales, and leaving on hand, inclusive all on ship-board not eleared on the 22d instant, a stock of 136,964 hales. We reported the Cotton market in our review of last Saturday morn ing, as having closed with a very great degree of firm ness on the evening before, at our quotations, and with a tolerably lair demand. Since then there has been scarcely any disposition evinced to operate—indeed, the market has exhibited a very unusual degree of dullness for this period of the season, the sales of Sa turday having amounted to only 700 hales, on Mon day to 1300, and yestr-iday to 900 bales. The inac tivity has not, so i'ar, however, produced any change ip prices ; holders may, lierhaps, exhibit a more ready disposition to realize at the rates previously current ] though in general they continue quite firm, and do no; seem much inclined to press their stocks on the market. North Alabama Cotton has commenced arriving quite freely, and the stock in first hands is pretty fair for the season, hut there is only a moderate supply of Louiriav na and Mississippi on stdo. MACON, MARCH 31, CoTTon.—Not much Cotton coming in, and price* about as heretofore. Sales from 41-2 kr7L2, and dc, maudiwfo* ‘’-si wi Yf*