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wc may share its favor. If we can once lie assured of the approbation and aid of the ladies, we shall feel certain of success, and acquire a fresh zeal in the pursuit of our labors. We address them especially, not for the purpose of taking up an argument to convince them that the work in which we are engaged, is worthy of their co-opera tion, but to lay the subject before them that, by’ its own recommendation, they may see that we deserve their support. If we can call their attention to us, we have not much fear of the opinion they will entertain of our object. We are satisfied they will pro perly appreciate it, and as they never hesi tate in advancing a good work, will aid us ■in ours. But we invite them particularly to give bs the productions of their pens, and wc earnestly hope our invitation may not be fruitless. We know there are ladies who will read our remarks, who are amply capa ble of writing, and whose productions would adorn our columns. We would respectful ly tell them that the plea of incapacity is evasive, and if tliey will make the trial, will be compelled to acknowledge it. The fe male mind is proverbial for its acute per ception, aud accurate discrimination, and although it may have a peculiar fondness for the romantic, it is in the mind of an educated lady, the romance of reality, by which we mean the charms and beauties of that ‘“bright side of life” upon which the eye of woman dwells, and with which, especially in the hours of adversity, she consoles those Who arc dear to her. We denounce the opinion that the female mind, in comparison with the sterner sex, is flighty, weak, and wavering, and for every instance of faith lessness, instability, or imbecility, We will promise to adduce at least one of the other sex. An intelligent lady is in her opinions essentially practical. If there are evils in society, she is among the first to discover and condemn them. If there are faults in the conventional or moral habits of the world, they do not escape her notice, and very rare ly, her reprobation. There is no subject which more deeply involves the happiness of our race, than domestic life; itsduties, its cares, troubles, responsibilities, and plea sures, all come within the peculiar province of the ladies. Could the talents among the fairer portion of community be brought to the “mow-quill,” there would sooti he a change in our minds and morals that would be palpable. Ladies, send us your communications.— You have thoughts which would be valuable to others. Why not let the public have them? We shall feel encouraged. The “Miscellany ” will be sought after—its rea ders will be profitted. Help us ladies—and as we have always been, so “we will ever remain Your obedient servant.” TEXAS AND MEXICO. We look upon the invasion of Texas as one of the most unwise and impolitic acts of a weak and miserable government. We should suppose that the lesson learned by Mexico upon the battle grounds of the Texian Revolution would have satisfied her that Texians were not to be conquered by Mexican arms; but unwilling to know the truth they have again sent their forces with in their territory and threaten them with subjugation —a pitiable delusion which will cost them millions of money and thousands of lives. And to what purpose 1 This is a question on which there is much doubt and speculation. We may safely predict, how ever, that Texas will not be conquered.— Will Mexico, be invaded! In our mind there is little doubt that with such a spirit as is aroused among the Texian people, sus tained and directed by a leader like Hous ton, and with the aid of the thousands of brave adventurers who will, in spite of au thority, flock to his standard from the United States, the “Lone Star” will, before this contest is ended, wave upon the walls of the Mexican capitol. It is supposed by many that the great disparity of population and treasure between the two countries makes such an undertaking entirely visionary and impossible ; but so far from considering it impossible we view it as practicable. One thousand such men as the herqps of San Ja cinto could defeat five times their number, with only Mexican muscle and Mexican valor. The population of Mexico are weak in body and mind. They have for many years been in a constant state of revolution, j They are dissatisfied with their government j —it is unsettled, ineflicient and oppressive. They have, even the more intelligent, com paratively little national self-respect, and any change which promises permanent liberty and peace will not be violently op posed. last workhasbeen received at the Book stores in Augusta. It is enti tled Zanoni. The Charleston Courier says, “it is a tale of mystery and tragedy—of deep and fascinating interest. Founded on the Rosicruclan creed that man is capable, by occult arts, of obtaining the elixir of life, and perpetuating his existence on earth, it yet teaches the lesson that liability to the common doom is necessary to unite him in sympathy with hiskind, and thatdeath alone can open his way to the happy and blessed immortality.” DEATH OF BISHOP ENGLAND. This eminent and distinguished prelate is rlo more ! He died in Charleston at five o’clock On the morning of the 12th instant, after a protracted and painful illness, in the fifty-sixth year of his age. The Courier of that city, in relation to his demise, says s “ He Was a native of Ireland, and for the last 22 years resided in this city—during which period he presided over the Diocese comprising the States of North-Carolina, South-Carolina and Georgia. He was dis tinguished for strength of mind, power of argument, deep and various learning, and a bold and. impressive eloquence; and was justly ranked among the intellectual and lit erary ornaments of oiir city. Asa prelate, he conducted the civil and ecclesiastical af fairs of the Church (the Roman Catholic) with consummate ability,and has left behind him many monuments of religion and benev olence, the fruits of his successful adminis tration and unwearied zeal. Devoted as he was to the interests of the Church to which he owed his mitre, he was yet a man of lib eral principles and feelings, alive to the im pulses of public spirit, and to the influences of universal charity. During his long resi dence aanong us, his high and merited influ ence over his flock was ever exercised for good, and his deportment was such as to win for him the esteem and regard of the com munity. Although his native country was ever green in his memory and dear to his heart, his allegiance to his adopted country was recognized as his highest duty, as well from inclination as from principle. “ He sympathized deeply with the free institutions of the glorious destinies of the American Union, valuing it as the home of his oppressed and exiled fellow-countrymen, and the chosen temple of rational liberty.— Os the South he was a true friend and an able champion ; fearlessly throwing the weight of his character, influence and intel lect, in favor of her much misunderstood and much reviled domestic institutions, and vin dicating them both at home end abroad. In the death of 9ne*thiis eminent in his calling and useful in his generation, his Church has sustained a loss which Can scarcely be re pajied, and our community owns the be reavement of a gifted and valued citizen. “ The funeral obsequies of this lamented prelate will he celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Finnbar, at 10 o’clock, this morning ; and the clergy of all denominations, the dif ferent societies of which he was a member, his friends and acquaintances and the citi zens generally, are invited to attend the so lemn ceremony, and pay the last sad tribute to departed worth. “ The hell of St. Michael’s tolled yester day, and the shipping in the harbor wore their colors at half-mast in honor of the de cease ; and as a farther testimony of respect to his memory, the general review of troops, which was to have taken place this day, is postponed, by order of His Excellency the Governor, until to-morrow.” Our town for two or three nights during last week was disturbed by vulgar songs and shouts and hideous yells, which would have disgraced a wigwam. Do these men, who thus outrage public peace and decency, claim an association with citizens of an enlightened community? .Or, are they an exclusive clan who are defying, public sentiment and are determined to run riot over all the forms of politeness and public respect? Are our public occasions always to be attended with these infernal revels? T rtily “ Wisdom has fled to brutish beasts And men have lost their reason.” TROUBLE IN RHODE ISLAND. We learn from our exchanges that there is the deepest excitement in Rhode Island. On the 2d of April, the Legislature pass ed an act, entitled “an act in relation to of fences against the sovereign power of the State,” which provides that no person shall hold any county or township office, contrary to the existing laws, tinder high pains and penalties; that any one who shall signify his willingness to accept of a nomination under any pretended new Constitution, shall be imprisoned one year, and fined $2,000, and that all persons who shall act in any legis lative, judicial, or ministerial office, under such Constitution, shall be deemed guilty of treason, and imprisoned for life. These provisions are directed to the friends of what is called the “People’s Con stitution;” but the Providence Express, which is their organ, says: “ This law, so barborously introduced, and so rapidly hur ried through the Legislature, can never be enforced; but its authors may adopt the style of the ancient martyr, and exclaim, •we have this day kindled such a torch in Rhode Island, as shall never be extinguish- I ed.’” The Governor of the State sefems to ap prehend serious results, for he issued orders to the Independent Charter Companies to report immediately to the Adjutant-General, the number of men fit for duty, and the quantity of tirms and ammunition on hand. The friends of the new Constitution, on the other side, are rapidly furnishing themselves with arms, &c. It is also stated that both parties have sent an agent to Washington, to ask aid and protection from the General Government: and that tremendous public meetings had assembled in different towns. 05** Straw-berries and Green Peas have been served up at our Hotels already this season. (£? Whiskey is now selling at twelve cents per gallon, in New-York. t Southern Miscellany. —The first number j of this paper is before us. The mechanical, as well as the selected and original parts; are well and judiciously arranged, and dis plays great taste and talent of its proprietor, Cornelius 11. Hanleiter. It is published at Madison, Georgia, and is an enlargement of the Bantling, a racy little paper, formerly printed at Forsyth,Georgia. We have long ago thought that the day was not far distaht when this small Work Would shew in size with any of the papers in Georgia. The Miscellany, iri point of matter and form, is not far behiud any of the largest sizes—a great deal larger than many that have been printed for some years. We hope that friend Cornelius will re ceive a generous support, arid that Madison may rank among .the first towns in Georgia for wisdom and prosperity.— Hamburg (S. C.J Journal. 07” We publish the above that We may correct an error our friend has fallen into— viz : that this paper “ is an enlargement of the Bantling,” &c. The Bantling is still in course of publication, and, as stated in our last, lias no connection whatever with the “ Miscellany.” We sincerely thank our brother for his kind wishes, and hope his pa tronage may always he commensurate with his unrivalled industry and perseverance. (tT* Present appearances indicate an a bundant harvest of Wheat in Michigan this year. It is said the crops never looked bet ter at this selt9dii of the year than at the present time. 07” The snow on the Bocky Mountains was tremendous during the last winter.— At the last accounts, it was fourteen feet deep, and the hunters were out of provision and likely to perish. 07” Packcnham, the English Minister at Mexico, it is said, wrote Santa Anna’s letter to General Hamilton. 07“ The bridge over the Meherrin river, on the Portsmouth Rail Road, was burnt on the 9th instant, which will necessarily.inter rupt the regular communication on the road for a few days. 05= Professor Longfellow, one of the sweetest of our native poets, is about to re visit Europe. 07= Daniel Hook, Esq. was elected May or of the city ot Augusta, on the 11th in stant, over Messrs. Holt and Walker. Worthy of Record. —Some time last fall, a merchant of this place, bought a load of Cotton from Mr. Samuel Pilgrim, of Lau rens District, when in a hurry of business, he loaned five dollars to Mr. Pilgrim, who was going to Augusta, to buy some articles, and forgot to charge it until he returned ; and so happened that both parties did not think of it at the time; However, when Mr. Pilgrim returned lionite, he found that he had this amount of money too much. He wrote hack to the merchant concerning it; and when he came back some months afterwards returned the money. We mention this circumstance, as being a rare instance of honesty, which but few now-a-days, would come up to ; for the merchant did not recollect having given him the money, nor’had he made an entry to that effect.— -Hamburg Journal. LOTTERY FOR A HUSBAND. A gentleman in New York offers himself as a husband to any lady holding the prize number of the lottery to win and wear him. Two Thousand tickets only will be issued, at $5. The gentleman is to give the drawer of the prize SSOO if she should be averse to taking him for “ better or worse,” and on his part he will pay SSOOO should he feel dis inclined to take her to wife! No female who has passetl a “ certain age.” or who is sick ly or deformed, will be suffered to purchase a ticket. The gentleman represents him self as a handsome young fellow, educated and witty, but without pewter. Notv, gil ls, how many of you in “ these parts” will buy tickets ? Don’t all speak at once ! The “ Home Industry Society,” of Au gusta, established by the benevolent of that city for the purpose of giving employ to in digent females, it is stated has proved alto gether successful. After an exposition of the state of the finances, the Board of Man agers proceed to say—“ From all the facts before them, the Committee think, not only that the experiment has proved successful, but that it is conclusively established that the Society can be sustained in Augusta, giving employment and support to many helpless and deserving citizens, who would otherwise have to beg or leave the city.”— The Society has now, also, practical infor mation which the Committee believe will insure future success : it is ascertained that the capital may be itfereased Without in creasing the expenses, and that if it had been raised to $1,509 it would have defrayed all that has occurred without any sacrifice on the part of the Agent or Society. It is also ascertained that the sempstresses may im prove so rapidly in skill as soon to supply the market with the finest kind of work; and especially, it is now known, that the benev olent can, through this institution, relieve distress without encouraging idleness : that here the destitute are encouraged to support themselves by their own industry. Very Deterring. —lt is stated that John M. Gregory, Esq., upon whom will devolve the duties of Governor of Virginia, in case the Legislature fail to make an election, was once a stage driver, a cutter of saw logs, and took a hand at vaiious other hard employments. He is a man of talents, and the architect of his oWn fame. Mr. Heron, a minister, had a lai£e family of children—when dying, his weeping wife said, ’ “ alas ! what will become at these children?” He pleasantly replied, “Never fear ; He that feeds the young ravens won’t starve'thc young Herons.” j Liveries. term livery, as applied to the dress of servants, is of French origin, being derived from the verb liver, to deliver. At plenary Courts of France, under the first two faces of mon&rchs, the King was ac customed to deliver to the servants of the Royal Family particular clothes Which were called livrees, because given at the King’s expense. The nobility and gentry in like manner presented to their depen dents liveries, which term sometimes de noted both food and clothes, but gener erally clothes alone, or even only a par ticular mark or badge for the clothes. Later from England! —The ship Mon treal, at New York, brings dates to the 7th ultimo. The chief item of interest is a movement \ in the House of Commons, that 43,000 men be voted for the Naval service of the ensuing year! The Bank of Wigney &Cos., has failed. Nothing important from France. 07“ There is henceforth to be no impris onment for debt in New Jersey, except in cases of fraud. IlawhinsviUe Bank. —We learn from a gentleman who arrived in the cars last even ing, (says the Savannah Republican of the 12th instant,) that the Governor has issued a scire facias against the Havvkinsville Bank, so that institution will be, at last, compelled to go into liquidation. 07 >A desolating fire took place in Co lumbia, South Carolina, oli the morning of the 12th instant, at 1 o’clock, which burned i until daydight, consuming the most beauti ful and business part of the town ! Twenty nine stores and dwellings, with numerous out-bildings, were destroyed. Two printing offices, one belonging to Cdl. A. H. Pember ton and the other to A. S. Johnston, were’ also consumed. The loss in buildings and goods is estimated at $200,000. Insurance to the amount of $104,000 was effected on the property destroyed, and it is said that the Augusta Insurance and Banking Com pany will probably sustain the largest loss. Central Rail Road. —The Directors of this Company hare elected Richard R. Cuyler, Esq., late Cashier of the Institu tion, to the Presidency, vice Colohcl Wili am W. Gordon, deceased. 07* Murdock, the murderer of Thur mond, is to be executed in Talbot, on Fri day, the 29th instant. flCT'lsrael Champion, (found guilty of the murder of James H. Wright, at the last Superior Court of Crawford County, and sentenced to he hung,) has been respited by the Governor till the 9th day of December next. C7=New York was visited by a Iremen dous conflagration on the 31st ultimo. The loss of property is estimated at $330,000. John W. Hardenbrook, an old and estima ble citizen, fell dead while observing his house, in Broome-street, falling a prey to the flames. He was about 70 years of age. returns from Connecticut, include all the towns save one, and show that Cleve land, democrat, has been elected Governor by about fifty majority. The democrats al so have a large majority in both branches of the Legislature. The British Nary. —Great Britain has at this time two hundred and sixty vessels in actual sendee, 13 of 80 guns and upwards, 19 of 74 guils, 22 frigates of from 36 to 50 guns, 42 corvettes of from 22 to 30 guns, 66 steamers of from 4 to 10 guns, and 104 brigs and small vessels of from 4 to 18 guns. The largest naval force in commission in the world. ([/‘‘‘Joe Htdckturn, the celebrated clown, is dead. From the New Orleans Crescent City, Bth inst! LATER FROM TEXAS. Tbe steamer Neptune came up to the wharf this morning at 2 o’clock. To the politeness of her clerk we are indebted for Galveston papers of the 4th, and Houston of the Ist inst. No battle at last dates. The invasion by Arista with 14,000 men is i regarded as certein. The news is interesting, though not very ‘ war-like.’ The Mexicans had made no in- 1 vasions up to the last dates. The editor of tile Galveston Advertiser apprehends a visit i from Arista. In his paper of the 4th inst., lie says t “ While at the Rancho of Messrs. Aubry & Kinney, we had a full and free conversation with the enterprizing proprie tors of that place, and with several other gentlemen resident there, and from them we learned, that as far as they had been ( able to obtain information, the immediate invasion of Texas by a large force under Arista was intended. The captain of the company who visited the Rancho, with Aris ta’s proclamation (Capt. Arana) stated that it was the intention of Arista, to enter the country with 14,000 men, that he would take possession of San Antonia and Victoria, and establish himself in those two places this spring, and pursue his operations through the remainder of Texas the following sea son.” We are inclined to think, however, there is a small sprinkling of ‘ guess’ in the much talked of invasion* The previous report of the force of the invaders who captured San Antonia and Goliad, is confirmed. Wm. B. Jacques, who was captured at | San Antonia, has addressed a letter to Geo M. Dolson and others, at Austin, in which he states that from the conversation he hail with the Mexican officers, he cannot believe the Mexican Government intended ‘an in vasion.’ -The troops while in the town, were laboring under a continual alarm of being attacked by the ‘ Americans.’ He says that the Mexican troops never had any idea of attacking Austin, and would riever have ventured to Bexar had they not pro cured hearty encouragement from nearly every Mexican citizen of that place. We learn verbally that the Texian forces are concentrating on the Colorado, and the country is full of volunteers. The steamer Lafitte had returned to Galveston without meeting any Mexicans. The difficulty between France and Texas has been amicably arranged, and M. de Sa ligny will shortly resume his official station. The New Orleans und Mobile volunteers had arrived. t A letter from Camp BlatlCo, the head quarters of the lower division of the army, dated March 24, says : Gen. Johnson has just arrived from San Antonio, and informs me that Gen. Burle son has taken up a position with four hun dred men at Calvillo’s Brancho, on the San Antonio River, 20 miles below Bexar.” The same letter adds : “ All the trbops which have assembled on the frontier, ex cept one corripany from Victoria, and one composed of citizens of the depopulated counties, have returned to their homes. I have the strongest assurances, however, that they will promptly return to the field, when ever an invading foe is to be found. On the morning of the 22d two Mexicans rode into camp Blaneho, who were imme diately taken as spies, tried, identified as being of Bias Falcon’s party (robbers,) en gaged in the minder of Col. Karnes ; and hung. The country was smarming with volun teers. Many companies from the neighbor : ing states had arrived. The steamer Lafitte, at Galveston, on Thursday last. The Advertiser says, she was absent sixteen days on a cruise off the Coast Guardshaving on board the Galves ton Fusiliers. Her object was to intercept vessels laden with provisions and munitions of war, going into Copano for the Mexican army. After her departure from that place she proceeded to Matagorda Bay, where she re mained a part of two days, for the purpose of organizing the men and obtaining neces sary information. From thence she pro ceeded to Aransas Bay, having been inform ed at Matagorda, that three vessels were discharging at Copano. Lieut. Wade visit ied Live Oak Point, Coparto and Black Point, and held communication with the lower division of the army unddrCnl. Owen at Campo Blanco, and with the citizens of Lamar and Aubrey and Kinney’s Ranch at ( Corpus Cliristi. ; The vessels alluded to, were not at Co pano, and the brave crew were reluctantly compelled to return to Galveston without meeting the Mexicans. The dispersion of the troops under Col. Owen at Copano, is alledged as the reason the expedition failed in taking Brasses, Santiago aud Matamoras. Revivals. — Wo learri from the Wilming ton (X. C.) Chronicle that there is, at this time, a powerful revival of religion among the Baptist denomination in that town.— About 00 have been added to that branch of the Christain Church. The Edenton Gazette states that a great ‘ er revival of religion (such perhaps as was never known in Edenton before) i3 at pre sent going on in the Methodist Episcopal Church in that place. (f/ s*According 5 *According to the last returns, the to tal number of enrolled militia in the United States is as follows: Infantry, 1,269,765; Cavalry, 35,207 ; Artillery 32,065 ; Rifle men 33,500. Whole amount, 1,068)387. In New York, the elections are all to take place in one day hereafter,! instead of three days as heretofore. MARRIED, On Sunday last, by Or. Jones, Mr. ALLEN WEA THERS to Miss ELIZABETH TAYLOR, nil cf this County. MADISON MARKET. ! Cotton. —Since oUf last report 419 bales have been received at the depot. The sales of the past week, in this place, has been 211 bales ; fair qualifies generally bringing 6 to 64 cents —slightly stained, 5£ to b\ —poor, 3to 4. We suppose the weekly receipts will diminish very fast. Our Planters say, the crop jiist planted presents a fine stand : having good weather and warm rains for a day or two past, we consider the prospects of the crop, at pre sent, as very favorable. Our prices for leading articles are atiout the same as last week. Good supplies of Groceries and Staple and Fancy Goods may be found with our merchants, on terms suit able to the times. [Our emitttry friends are refered to our advertising fcolumns: those of our merchants who have therein fiffered their Goods to the pablic are well, supplied, and will dispose of them on the best terms. —-Editor.] Bacon, 5a 7; Coflee, 13 a 15; Candles, Sperm, 62—T allow, 22 a 25; Flour, 7 a8; Feathers, 37a 40; Gunpowder, FFF, 8 50; Glass, 8 X 10, s4—lo X 12, $4 50; Lead, 8 ; Leather, sole, 35 a 37 ; Lard, CJ a 7 ; Molasses, 40 ; Nails, 8a 9 ; Oil, Lamp, 1 56 a $1 75—Linseed, 1 50 a $1 75- Tanner’s, 75 a $1; Paints, Whitolead, 356 as4 per keg; Salt, 75 a 87 ; Steel, Cast, 25—German, 16 a 18 —Blister, 12£; Shot, $2 50 per bag; Twine, 35 a37 ; Com, 50 cents per bushel; Corn Meal, 50 cents per bushel. Philadelphia, April 6. Colton. —Nearly all the Cotton mills hn the vicinity of the city have stopped work. Some of the employers proposed .a reduc tion of 10 to 15 per cent on the wage* pre viously paid when the hands in some facto ries struck, and caused those iri other estab lishments to follow suit. The demp.iui. fbr Cotton has consequently fallen off very ma terially and prices are cent per lb. lower than they wore two weeks since. A sale of 25 bales Mobile at 9| cts.; 50 bales sold at price not reported. CnARLESTO.V, April 13. Cotton. —The receipts of Upland since the date of our report of Saturday, have been large, comprising principally, however, the lower descriptions, on which buyers have been asking some concession on the quotations of the previous week ; but as holders would not yield the operations iu ‘these qualities have been light. The finer qualities have been much sought after, and readily taken at full prices. New-York, April 6. Cotton. —Since our last there has been some increased of business visible in the Cotton market—prices, however, remain much the same ns last week except for com mon qualities, for which the rates obtained have been neither settled nor uniform. The quantity of fair Cottons and qualifies above fair now offering is very small. The trans actions embrace 2000 bales Upland and Florida at !>\ a S-J ; 350 Mobile, 5$ alO ; and 350 New Orleans, 54 a 94—together 2700 bales. eneral Stage Office. GLOBE HOTEL. McDonough, Georgia. tPHF. subscribers would respectfully inform (he Trav cllinir public that ibis House, situated on the West corner ol die Public Square, is still open, under the su perintendance of .Tames W. &. David F. Knott, whose attention to business, and experience, emide them to some claims on the travelling public.. This being the General Stage Office, eents may bo secured on cither Pilot or Defiance Lines of Four Horse Post Coaches for the East or West- the Hack Line from Covington or Newnan, East or \Y r est, or Hugh Knox's Line from Forsyth to Decatur, via Indian Springs, or vice versa. The subscribers would most respectfully tender their thanks (o the public fertile very liberal patronage here tofore extrnded, and most respecifully solicit a contin uance of the same, pledging themselves, on their nart, to use their best exertions to accommodate and please those w ho may call on them. „ J- W. & D. F. KfrOTT. Aphl 19 lj 3 Just Received, A LOT of Superior FLOUR, from Henderson's Mills. J. ROBSON & CO. April 19 2w3 Flour, Bacon anti Lard, flOßsaJehy J. H. WILLY. 1 Madison, April 19 lw3 C. F. Hoffman, AGENT for Princeton Factory, keeps constantly on hand n splendid assortment of Stripes, Yarn, Bcd tfeking. Nankeen, &c. which he offers at Factory pri ces. April 12 4w2 Prospectus for publishing in Madison, Mor gan County, Georgia, a weekly Family Newspaper, to be entitled the SOUTHERN 3IISCELLANY; And devoted to Literature, tTie Arts, Science, Agriculture, Mechanics, Education, For eign if Domestic Intelligence, Amusement, ifC. i(C. Ocr almost entire dependence upon Northern peri odicals liir Scientific mid Literary improvement, lias suggested to us the expediency of a “SOU T HERN MIS CEL LA N Y,” as a channel through which the rich and abundai.it productions of Southern intel lect nitty he conveyed to the public. It is a lamentable fact, that this state of dependence has “grown with our growth,” until it has becotne almost impossible to throw it off. We arc aware that one attempt in the South to escope from this literary vassalage has proven eminently successful; but much remains yet to be ac complished. The South is not deficient in intellect, nor is her History barren of incident. Her legends, and her traditions —the ‘‘accidents by flood and field” —the “ hair-brendth ’scapes,” and perilous adventures of her early settlers have ydt to be narrated ; and we have amongst us those who can conceive “thoughts that breathe” and clot lie them in “ words that burn.” We, therefore,propose a publication in which we may, from time to time, present articles from the pens of na tive writers of distinguished merit. In short, acting upon the dolic,v ot our Northern brethren, we propose to encourage “ Home Production.” Our paper shall be entirely Literary and Scientific in its character; and, as its name imports,shall contain a Miscellaneous collection of whatever is calculated “to raise the genius and mend the heart.” Party Poli tics we will carefully eschew ; and will dip into their turbid stream no farther than may be necessary to give a brief summary of the current events of the day. Wc have the nssurance of able assistance in our Editorial Department. The Agricultural Department will occupy a con spicuous part in the “ Miscellany,” and will bo made up principally of selections from the most approved work 9 in the country. Every exertion will he made to render it a complete Text Book for Southern Agricul turists. Original Communications, front some of our oldest Planters and Farmers,are promised us; and we flatter ourselves they will be found both interesting and useful. The Commercial Department of our paper shall re ceive particular attention, nnd will be under the super vision of an intelligent Wholesale Dealer. A correct PRICES CURRENT muy be expected weekly; to gether with a carefully compiled synopsis of the Augus ta, Savannah, Charleston, New-York nnd New-Or leans Markets Arrangements will also be effected by which wc will be enabled to furnish our patrons with an accurate EXCHANGE TABLE. We deem it unnecessary t*enter more fully into the plan of our paper—an outline of its character, &c. being considered sufficient, at this time—suffice it to say, how ever, that wc intend to make it just such nn agent as the South peculiarly requires. In all the Union,south of Philadelphia, there is but one strictly Literary paper, (the “ Augusta Mirror,") nnd not one that may, with propriety, be termed a Family paper, whilst Northward of that city, there are some forty or fifty ! Some of the best Literary talent in our own Stnte has already been enlisted in behalf of the paper. It now only remains to be seen whether the South will extend sufficient patronage towards our undertaking to place it upon a firm and permanent basis. Our terms are such as will place it within the reach of every citizen of the Southern States: and we confidently rely nn commencing the “Miscellany” with a subscription list of from Fil.cen Hundred to Two Thousand subscri bers. Shall we be disappointed 1 Citizens of Georgia, answer 1 TERMS : The “Southern Miscellany” -will he neatly printed on ti fino Imperial sheet, with fair Type, every Satur day Morning—embellished with a beautiful ENGRAV ED HEAD—and furnished to subscribers at the veri low price of TWO DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS per annum, always in adyanck- Twenty Dollars will pay for nine copies, when ordered at one time. No abatement in prices, and tar money only received tor subscription. Distant subscribers may rely on having their papers strongly and neatly enveloped, legibly directed, and mailed on the day of publication. All letters, communications, &c. must come free o postage, or thev will not be taken from the Post-Office. These rules will be strictly adhered to, to enable us to carry out fully our plan and determination. We shall, in no instance, deviate from tho CASH principle. C. R. IIANLEITER. Sttr Editors friendly to the undertaking will confer a favor by giving the above one or two insertions. I Job Printing, in all its branches, neatly and expeditiously executed at this office.