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Newspaper Page TextVVe exist under a necessity that cannot long be tampered with. If neither the shield of rea son, argument, justice, nor the Constitution can be interposed for our safety, the law of self-pre servation must be our protection. The doctrine of non-intervention, if applied to the entire Ter ritory, is all we ask. But if Congress, to get rid of responsibility, admits California withherpre sent constitution and boundaries, it will be too late to talk of non-intervention. They will have permitted the foulest intervention, before the doctrine is allowed to prevail ; —let Territo rial Governments be formed for the entire Ter ritory, and we agree to the doctrine of non inter vention upon the part ofCougress. We will go farther for the sake of peace, and submit to the irregular application of California for admission at a State, if her Southern boundary is fixed at 36deg. 30 min. The subject is at present with Congress, and that august body must not bow to the force of anti-slavery feeling, and make a greater sacrifice of our rights, and expect submis. sion from freemen. I am sensible that the ties of party will hold still in this contest, many proud and patriotic hearts. lam equally sensible that some who feel the strongest impulse to resist oppression, will fold their arms because they can see nei. ther the time, the place, nor the manner of re sistance. They as effectually strengthen the hostile spirit that is aiming a blow at our vitals, as if they breathed its sentiments. We may differ as to the extent of tho power, which Con gress may exercise over the property of individ uals in the Territories, but we cannot differ as to what constitutes us equals under the Consti tution. Wc differ as to the mode of redross; but we cannot differ as to the necessity of redress.— Then we must away with these distinctions, by which our counsels may be divided, and lesolve upon resistance—resistance in some form—re sistance in any form that will provo us worthy of a free government. lain a Democrat, and know that their creed well observed, would secure our rights and save the country. But this question is more vital to the South than party. Our object is to protect our lives and property ; to hush up that domi neering insolence which now controls Federal legislation on the subject of slavery ; to correct the inroads of Abolitionists upon our prosperity and happiness. There exists no right either in law, in the Constitution or in morals, thus to jeopardize all we hold dear on earth. It is time we unite, take counsel together and adopt such mea-uri s, as we shall believe best calculated to check the influence of that wild frenzy, which threatens our destruction. Let no Southern man be alarmed about the consequences. Civil war may result from manly resistance, but 1 think not. Yet the chances of a civil war should be preferred to the absolute certainty of a servile war—and the latter must follow submission. In twenty five years the slave population will be quadrupled in the few cotton growing States.— The fierce spirit of abolitionism, encouraged by tuccess, will invade every negro cabin, to sharp en the knife aud light the torch ofblood and des olation. The crisis, in iny opinion has come, and we must decide at once, whether wc shall make i a full surrender of our rights and our honor, or resolutely defend them, though we perish in the effort. Having withdrawn from the public field of politics, with the determination not again to enter the arena, I am sure that no influence ope rates upon my judgment, but an honest desire to save the South from degradation and ruin. I have no wish to light the torch of discord ; to me there would be uo lustre in its blaze, nor cheer ing warmth in its fires. Most happy will I be to witness the passing away of the portentous clouds now overshadowing the brightness of the country’s glory. I delight to look upon the country—the entire country, as a whole ; not cut up into sectional divisions, sects, schisms at war with its general peace and prosperity ; nor have lat any time feared to aid in extending the bor ders, and giving strength and importance to the Republic, lest the South should suffer wrong, from the proscriptive spirit of other sections of 'he Union. I supposed—yes, I had a right to ‘Upposethat tho Constitution of rny country was thea;gis of our rights, and the palladium of our liberty. I had a ight to suppose — yes, as an American citizen, I was bound to suppose, that the enactments of Congress would be regulated according to its delegated and limited powers — dispensing equal laws and equal rights to every portion of our federative system. In the same degree, that love for the Union as it was formed Aspires my heart, do my feelings of resistance grow strong when sectional prejudices threaten !j mar its beauty. In proportion to the devo dsn I fed for the Constitution of my country, • w 5 n,y heart burn with indignation, at the pros- Pect of looking upon its broken and dishonored higments. I shall never stand prepared to boast of the and the Constitution, where the first can °»ly be maintained by submitting to injustice, #l >d the other shall exist only in name. The States must not lose sight of their charac asd their responsibility, in preserving the I lament as it was framed, and in securing lce to their citizens. The definition given Mate by a Greek,ns paraphrased by a British i will meet the sanction of all the citizens of he States in this free Republic : Vhat constitutes a State? high-raised battlements nor labored tnound, wall, nor moated gate, cities fair, with spires and turrets crowned ; bays and broad armed ports, ere laughing at the storm, rich navies ride ! starred and spangled courts, | W * ,OWU< I baseness wafts perfume to i . M , cn ! high-minded men ! who their duties know ; tain"- r 'f>hts, aud knowing dare tnain- Jcr* 1 i!* e lon S a ' ,nc<, blow, esc !! l *' c t ) rrant i when they burst the chain; rVit| “ Ute “ State ’” 'CoI,. a ,i?^ nre,Jcrac ? ° rsuc b Stales, and with Wom P ,on ! 1,10 tjnioß "'i' l cn <lure until '‘Haion’ tm P lrcs , an<l Republics, all shall find “fiy u/V 0 ' Entertaining tho fond hope n loVed Georgia will, in every emer lam PP° rt l, !° ,r i'° character of a State, 'sentiments of high respect, if obedient servant, n, '«sr S pi .Walter t. colquitt. ‘hi (iartr„ii Eamsay, Lawton, Howard Committee. MACON, G A SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 25. (Ur Jttdge CbLquiTT’s able letter has crowded out several editorial articles prepared for this number. It breathes the right spirit and will be read in preference to anything we could say. We commend it to the attention of our readers. O’ We learn that Mr. Beattie has sold an eighth interest in the Remington Bridge for the State of Georgia, for $5,000, to Cols. Wm. G. Bonner and W. S. Rockwell, of Milledgevillc. Ifthis Bridge can be made available for Railroads, as it is confidently believed, it will be of great value. The business will be conducted in this State under the name of John R. Remington & Cos. A project has been started to rebuild the bridge over Ashley river at Charleston on the Rerniug. ton plan. VVe hope it may prove more perma nent than the first one. Fires. —Afire occurred in Savannah on the 23d inst. which destroyed property amounting to about §120,000, owned principally by the Es tates of Winkler and Myers, and Mr. Webb— no insurance. There were 6,200 bales of cotton destroyed by the late fire in Charleston. The estimated loss then amounts to upwards of $300,000. (UT'Ve regret to learn that the Ilev. Isaac Boring, a delegate from this State to the Gene ral Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, died of cholera at St. Louis on the 11 th inst. He was Presiding Elder of the Macon District for several years, but was stationed tit Monticello the present year. He lias left a wife and several children, and numerous friends to mourn his loss. Latest from Europe. —The Europa has ar rived bringing Liverpool dates to the 11th inst. The Cotton market was firm, without further ad vance in price. The sales of the week were 50,170 bales—6,soo American taken for export and 2,300 by speculators. Breadstuff's had advanced. CpThe deficiency in the Cotton crop amounts to 656,335 bales at the present time. (Urn. B.Bascom, D. D., of Kentucky, has been elected Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The Galphin Claim. —The Committee have made a report and recornmendod the adoption by the House of the following Resolutions, viz : “Ist. That the claim of the Representative of George Galphin was not a just demand against the Government of the United States. 2d. That by an act of Congress it was made the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury, to pay the principal of the claim and that it was, there, fore, paid “in conformity with law and prece dent.” 3d. That the act aforesaid did not authorize *he payment of the interest on the said claim and that its payment was not, therefore, “in conformity with law and precedent.” Messrs. Burt, Disney, Featherston, Jackson and Mann, all Democrats, concurred; and Messrs Breck, Conrad and Grinncll, a'l Whigs, dissent ed. The amount received by Mr. Crawford, after the payment toother persons, was $115,000. This is shewing his “talent as a great financier” to some purpose. Will he “pay up and quit ?” Cotton in Jamaica. — It is said that the plant contrives to ear for five years and produce two crops yearly. Ter. acres produced 10,000 pounds but the land was fresh. It was the continued return of the caterpiller which caused the West India planters to abandon the cultivation of cot ton. It is a well known fact the farther south the earlier and more frequent is the return of this dreadful insect. Success in Invention. — A writer in the Scientific American states that Sir James Mack intosh says, that were a prize to bo offered for the best translation of the Great Bible, and were there not a Yankee in the world who could read Greek, still he would learn the language and carry off the prize ! Enterprise is the trait of character for which we are so much distin guished; and industry lies at its foundation.— Perseverance, diligence and industry are essen tial to success; and this is true, not only in lite rature, but in the application of 11 Divine ax iom” to the purposes of life. Success in any schemedepends on patient, untiring application. In any undertaking, less reliance should be pla ced on genius and other accidental things, and more upon the exercise of a diligence which never grows tired or discouraged. “ Wishing, and sighing, and imagining, and dreaming of greatness,” snys Wirt, will never make you great. If you would get to the mountain top, it will not do to stand still, looking and admi ring and wishing you were there, iou must gird up your loins and go to work with all the jndominatable energy of Hannibal scaling the Alps.” Why is it that a few who have devo ted themselves to Science and Art, have risen to such eminence? Some will say, it is genius, a faculaty for invention implanted within them; that Nature has been partial and endowed them with peculiar gifts. To show the true cause of their prosperity, we will cite a few examples from the pen of l)r. Taylor, Dublin ted habits of observation and persevering indus try were the great elements of Smeaton’s suc cess. they were formed in lii a boyhood, and were not abandoned in his old age. Tho life of Franklin affords signal proof that moderate talents judiciously directed,when aided by indus try and perseverance, will give one claim to the homage of posterity. His industry and tem perance were tho sources of his early success; and his philosophical discoveries were the result of patience and perseverance. The great char actercstic of Arkwright’s mind, and tho princi pal source of his success, was his indomitahlo persevcroncc. Sir Humphrey Davy was one of tho few men who united tho vigorous imagina tion of a poet to the patient research of n pliil osophor ; lie was equally fertile in invention and patient in investigation GEORGIA BAPTIST COSVEXTIOX. On the 16th and 17th inst. the Delegates com posing this body, assembled in the town of Ma rietta. The weather was fine, and the repre sentation large from every part of the State.— There were also delegates from Alabama,South Carolina and Virginia. To all, the hearts and hands ofthe citizens were opened wide—And during the whole session all seemed happy a midst the hospitality, the beautiful scenery,pure air and water of Marietta. The Religious Services commenced on Thurs day night, with a Sermon bv Rev. S. Landrum, of our city, on Special Providence. On Friday, a large audience assembled to listen to the intro ductory Sermon, which was to have been preach ed by Rev. N. G. Foster, of Madison, but in his absence it was pronounced by Rev. R. Flem ing, of Newnan. At 2 o’clock the Convention wasorganized by electing lion. Thomas Stocks, of Greene, Moderator, Prof P. 11. Mell, of Mercer University, Clerk, and Rev. C. M. Ir win, of Madison, Assistant Clerk The balance ofthe afternoon was spent in preliminary busi ness. At night, a well-reasoned and eloquent Sermon was preached by the lion, and Rev. Augustus Wright, of Cassville, upon the ques tion, “What is Truth ?” Saturday.— The able Report of the Executive Committee of the Convention shewed that all the interests ofthe body, amounting in value to about two hundred thousand dollars, were well conducted and in a prosperous condition. The Mercer University and Female Seminary at Pen field, together with the Cave Spring Institution were reported as being in a flourishing state.— The Report of the Board of Trustees of Mercer L niversity, was an interesting document in re ference to the affairs of that worthy College, so amply endowed and ably officered. The question which occupied much ofthe day in its discussion was the one concerning the sys tem of representation in the body. As this was a question of much interest, it elicited the pow ers of the ablest debaters. Whilst there were many experienced and venerable men in the Convention, such as President Dagg, Rev. B. M. Sanders, Hon Thomas Stocks, Hon. Mark A. Cooper and Ex-Gov. Lnmpkin, there were also many young men of fine promise and cultivation. At .Night, there was a Missionary Meeting held, at which the Agents of the different Boards presented their respective objects. And indeed this wasone ofthe most interesting occasions of the session. The statements of the Agents shewed that the Southern Baptists have thirty six Missionaries in China and Africa, and fifty within the limits of the slaveholding States.— Some most thrilling appeals were made in behalf of the Foreign and Home fields. The influx of Foreigners to our conntry at the rate of fifteen hundred per day, renders the Home Mission in tensely interesting. Lord's Day. —The pulpits of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist Churches were occupi ed by members of the Convention. In the Methodist Church, Rev. J.E. Dawson, Prof. N. M. Crawford and the Rev. V. R. Thornton preached in the order of their names. In the Picsbyterian Church, Rev. A. M. Poindexter, of Charleston, and Rev. A. T. Holmes officiated. In the Baptist Church, Rev. Win. II Stokes de livered the Annual Education Sermon, and at night Josiah S. Law preached. It was a pleasure to hear Dawson, Crawford and Law. More able and eloquentdiscourses than those they delivered are. not often heard. Monday. —The Body assembled at 9 o'clock. The most important question discussed on this day was the one in reference to a removal of Mercer University from Penficid to some oilier part of the State. This question called forth some able and melting remarks from the older members of the body, in opposition to a removal. There was but a single advocate for a removal, and ho ayoung man. When the sense of the body was taken upon the question, its voice was unanimous for the present location. The ques tion is, therefore, settled, perhaps for all time, that Mercer University shall remain at Penficid. The whole denomination will now, it is believ ed, rally around it and make it what its means and Faculty entitle it to be. The Reports of some ofthe Standing Commit tees were read and adopted. That of the Finan cial Committee shewed that between four and five thousand dollars had been sent to the Con vention for Missionary purposes. At night Prof. Ilillyer preached. Tuesduy. —The balance of the Standing Com mittees made their Reports, which after various modifications were received. The Convention appointed Rev. John E. Dawson Agent for the University. This is an important move, and the selection of the Agent is an admirable one. Few men can accomplish more for any object than the Rev. Mr. Dawson. Tho Convention adjourned about noon, in a most happy manner. The next session is to be held in I‘erry, Houston county, in May, 1851 The adieu of the Moderator was a (Feeling—many wept as they uttered the sad farewell. The Convention just closed was one of the largest ever held in Georgia, and unquestionably one of tho most important to tiic denomination Its influence upon those in attendance will be felt fur many years to come. The members of the body have returned to their homes inspired with brighter hopes, and animated with increased zeal for their Master's cause. Great praise is duo to the citizens ofMarietta, for their almost unbounded hospitality on this occasion. May the Convention find many more such communities in future, and hold many more such happy sessions. Nkari.v One Thousand for California. — The steamships Georgia and Cherokee, which took their departure from Now-York for Clia gres or. Monday afternoon, had between 900 and 1,000 passengers, mostly for California.— Tho former had 610, and the latter 308 passen gers up to noon. The Georgia goes via Now Orleans and Havana. Largo premiums had hoar) offered for soino days for to kets for “pas_ sage through.” Both steamers carry out an im mense number of letters and newspapers for Cal fornia.—Tho scene on the wharves was anima *l iig in the extreme. THE CUBA EXPEDITION. There can be but little doubt that an expedi tion has actually sailed-—and lias perhaps, bv this time reached its destination—to make an attempt to wrest the “ever faithful isle” from the diadem of the Spanish Monarchy. The in vasion has been planned with extraordinary se cresy and prudence, for it was only when we heard that the last detachment of men belong ing to the invading force had sailed from New Orleans, that the first knowledge ofthe expedi. lion reached this part ofthe world. Various opinions will be held about the mor ality and propriety of the proceeding. Its future historical character will be determined by its fate. Ifsuceessful, its projectors and actors will be hero-ized as the patrotic deliverers of an op pressed people. If they fail, they will be rank ed among freebooters, plunderers and pirates, and die by the garrote. The Spanish paper in New Orleans, La Patria,already classes the in vaders in the vengence of Great Brittain, France and Holland, superadded to the valiant wrath of old Castile. The New Orleans Delta—a pa per by the way, supposed to know more about this movement than any other—ridicules the idea of Foreign interference; and if it docs, says that the valley of the Mississippi will pour upon the Cuban shores 50,000 volunteers to aid in throwing off the Spanish yoke. There is force in its remarks, that “if it is understood to be a free fight—the Republicans of America have as much right to take part in it as the Royalists ofEurope.” We extract the following from the Delta : The most astonishing thing in the history of Cuba is, that she did not long ago strike a blow for her independence. Forty years since, the Spanish flag waved in triumph from the peaksop the Cordilleras to the straits of Magellan. But, in that brief space of time, one by one, her val uable colonies have wrested from her their free dom at the point of the sword. New Grenada, Buenos Ayres, Chili, Columbia, Venezuela, Pe ru, Guatemala and Mexico have successively thrown off the detested yoke of old Spain, gal lantly achieved their indepcndancc, and been received with open arms by their elder sister of the United States into the ranks of free re publics. Os all her rich possessions, subjugated by the prowess of Cortez and Pizarro, and her vulianl dons of the olden time, none now remain to replenish her coders, drained to depletion for the excesses of a profligate court and tyran nical government, except Cuba and Porto Rico. Surely it is time the sons ofCuba should awake from their lethargy, and imitate the example of their brethren Their cheeks must mantle with shame to reflect that Mexico nobly won her freedom, unaided and alone, a quarter of a century ago. There is no excuse for bondage when they live in the middle of the ninetentli century, and wilhin a few hour’s sail of a land whose sons are ever ready to aid with their good right arm those who themselves will strike the blow. The Patria, in discoursing of the projected ro voltin Cuba, says the governments ot Great Britain, France, Russia, Holland, and other pow ers interested in the commerce of the West In. dies,will not permit such an “act of Vandalism” with impunity. Doubtless, in the eyes of the Patria, the efforts of Poland, the United States, and Hungary, to conquer their liberties, were all so many acts of Vandalism. The era of the divine right of kings has passed away. The will of the governed is now the only authority for government. The Patria persists in stigmatizing all those who engage in the expedition to aid the patriots of Cuba, as pirates and buccaneers. It says they are no better than highway robbers.— These are harsh epithets ; but, nten will see things from widely different points of view. A successful revolution is tho noblest of virtues : an unsuccessful one, the worst of crimes. The leaders of revolution have been so called in all ages. We might insinuate to the Patria that the expedition has gone to pay a visit to Cuba, on the most pressing invitation from those who have the best right to send the invitation—the native sons of Cuba, its lords and masters.— They have but repeated the brief but expressive message sent by one State in distress, to anoth er in ancient Greece, “come over and help us.” Some chivalrous souls have responded to the call, believing they were engaged in one of the noblest ofenterprises. The danger ofthe undertaking invests it with additional charms, and will measurably increase the glory, if it should prove successful, as we devoutly hope. While we write, the expedition may have landed,and the white star ofCuba may be float ing over battlements of Matanzas. Let there he as much devotion among the Creoles ofCu ba as there is valor among those who have cross ed over the waters and periled all to aid them, and the last hour of tyranny is tolled in the gem cf the Antilles. It is said that Barracoa and the Island of Pinos have been selected as the place of rendezvous. President Taylor has despatched the steam er Saranac and frigate Congress to Cuba, to pre vent the landing of tho invaders. The vessels Georgetown, Albany and Vixen, are also en route for Cuba. VVe may expect important news from Cuba in a short time. ffT Tho Boston papers announce that Mr, Gliddon is about to unwrap in that city the cele brated mummy in his possession. He places its commercial value at $1,500, and has 300 tickets at sseach, to remunerate him for the mummy t us the unwrapping destroys its principal value. The mummy is the body of a daughter of high priest of Thebes, who lived more than 3000 years ago, or about the time of Moses. Mr. Gliddon expects to find in the Sarcophagus the funeral ring,and the papyii f 'ontaining the hiero glyphical book of the dead* The mummy is to be unwrapped in the of tho most dis tinguished savant of Boston. (LpThc National Medical Convention, in which twenty four States were represented, ad journed at Cincinnati on the 17th inst., to meet in Chatieston, S. U , in May, 1651. PUBLIC MEETING AT COLUMBUS. | We learn from the Columbus papers, that a- I bout five hundred of the citizens of Muscogee 1 county, assembled at the Concert Hall in that j city on theevening ofthe 18th inst. Dr. Thos. Hoxev was called to the chair, and John For svth, Esq., appointed Secretary. On moti in of Col. H L. Banning, a committee of sixteen gentlemen, viz : Messrs. Grigsby E. Thomas, H. S. Smith, Van Leonard, J. M. Chambers, S. A Bailey, J. H. Howard, Wiley Williams, W. A. Redd, A Iverson, D. Thornton, \V. Y. Barden, Jas R Jones, J A. Urquhart, A. S. Rutherford, and P. J. Scmmcs, was appointed to draft and offer Resolutions; who after retiring reported through their chairman, the Hon. G. E. Thomas the following preamble and Resolutions : Whereas, it is the high prerogative of freemen to meet together and express their opinions of men and measures ; and as entcrnal vigilance is the price of liberty, we deem it important and and our bounden duty, in view of the present conjuncture of affairs at Washington, to exer cise this privilege ; and to make known our purpose and determinations. Therefore be it Resolved, Ist • That the South has a right to a share of California and New Mexico—a right to the boundary line claimed by Texas—a right to the creation out of Texas, (she being wililng) of as many as Three addi tional slave States—a right to the delivery to her by the North, of fugitive slaves, on demand a right to the enjoyment of property in slaves in the District of Columbia, undisturbed and un restricted by the North. 2d. That the North denies these rights. 3d. That any measures which proposo to set tlo the issues thus made, by giving to the North in form and in substance, all of California, e qualling in substance if not in form, all of New M oxic.o, by transferring to the North 125,000 square miles of Texas, and by depriving the South of the right of buy ing and selling slaves in the District of Columbia, and so distributing and restricting the right of property in slaves, is a measure not of compromise to the South, hut of total and humiliating surrender. That tho character of such a measure is not redeemed by a stipulation to pay to Texas, a money consideration for the land she loses, be cause firts, ofthe amount for that consideration, the greater part will be raised out of the South herself. Secondly, the roccipt of money is no equivalent for being shorn of political power.— Thirdly, the loss of such power will he a loss not to Texas only, but, to the whole South. Nor by a stipulation to abstain from applying the Wilmot Proviso to Now Mexico und Utah, because: Ist the Proviso is by confession as to “those regions a moral abstraction,” wholly destitute of any practical import. Secondly, the stipulation is not concurred in, by those w hose concurrence is indispeusible to its observ ance in good faith, viz: the masses of the North. Nor by a stipulation for the admission into the Union of additional slave States, to ho for med out of Texas at her option, because ; firstly, to this the North is already hound by a stipula tion equally strong and precise, viz that con tained in the resolutions annexing Texas. •Ith. That the measure which has been lately reported to the Senate of the United States by the majority ofthe committee ofthirleen, is such a measure. sth. That its acceptance by the South would not only be a total and humiliating surrender of the points in isue, but would be attended with a great docrease ofpolittenl power on the part of the South, and a corresponding increase on the part of the North, and that there is no earthly thing more to be deprecated, than the dispropor tionable increaso of political power of the North, because it is no longer to be denied ns we are painfully forced to admit, that the power and not the will is all the North now asks, to make Iter at once decree abolition, und in the language of Mr. Clay’s report, speaking on this subject “experience in public affairs has too of ten shown that where there is a desire to do a particular thing, the power to accomplish it, sooner or later will be found or assumed.” 6th. That the warmest thanks ofthe whole South arc due, anil those of this meeting are now tendered to Senators Berrien, Mason, Yu- Ice, Clemens, Davis, Downs and Borland, for their prompt and decided opposition in a scheme fraught with so much of evil to the South, on its very first announcement. 7th. That in the compromise on the Missouri line, solemnly made between the North and South 30 years ago, the South surrendered her right to hold slave property north of 36 deg. 30. that she is content to abide by that line, extended to the Pacific, hut will take no less. Bth. That California is peculiarly adapted to slave labor and the tenure of slave property in all that part of it lying below 36-30, being by such an arrangement secured, slavery would rapidly flow thither and would permanently set tle there, and thus would be greatly augmented what now much needs augmenting, the political power of the South—while at the same time tho value of slave property would also be every where greatly increased. 9th. That in view of the recent equivocal or hostile course ofthe newspaper press of both po litical parties, at the seat of Federal Government, wo approve ofthe proposal of sixty four South cm members of Congress to establish a Press at Washington, devoted exclusively to the advoca cy of the interests and rights of the South, and will give it our hearty countenance and support. 10th. That the South will sec to it that those of her Representatives, who, for the sake of bettering their chances before the North for high office, are willing to strengthen her political power at the expense of the South and thus to put in peril the life of every Southern man, woman and child, and the honor ofevery South ern woman, besides $1,200,000,000 worth of properth, shall have their reward. Ilth. Thatour attachment to the Union of the States is unabated—that we will adhere to it and defend it, so iong as it continues to be such a Union as our fathers made it—a Union of jus tice, fraternity and equality ; and that we will do every thing to preserve it, except surrender the rights secured by it. The resolutions being read by the Secretary, Col. Hines Holt, offered the following Resolu tions, as a substitute for those of the Committee: Resolved, That for the present, we are content to leave the settlement of all questions affecting our rights, where we, under tho Constitution have, in our sovereign capacity entrusted it—to the wisdom, integrity and patriotism of our Sen ators and Representatives in Congress. Resolved, That if this tribunal shall fail to ac complish such adjustment of existing questions as will secure to us our constitutional rights, it will then bn the privilege as well as the duty of the people of the South, to provide, at every hazard, for the redress of their own wrongs. Resolved, Until this hope of adjustment is at an end, that we deprecate all Conventions and all agitation, the tendency of which, in the opin ion of this meeting, is rather to enlarge than heal the divisions which, to the regret ofevery patriot exists in our country. Resolved, That in the event ofthe passage of tho Wilinot Proviso by Congress —the abolition ol’Slavery in the District of Columbia, or the continued refusal of the non-slareholding States to deliver up fugitive slaves, as provided in the Constitution, or of any legislation by Congress denying to us “rights of property and political equality,” we will advocate a Convention ofthe | people of our State, to take into consideration tho mode and measure of our redress ; and that Iwc arc irnwilting to leave this high and impor- I Uni duty to any other than such Contention Risolrcd, That we entertain an ardent feeling of devotion to the Union ofthe States, which can alone yield to such encroachments on our rights by tho unconstitutional action and legislation of Congress as to which submission would he de grading, resistance a duty, commanded alike by our interest and self respect. Col. Holt sustained his motion to substitute, in a speech, to which the Hon. W. T. Colquitt replied, and defended the original Resolutions, which were passed by a vote of 105, to 7-1, —tho latter voting for Col. Holt’s Resolutions. The meeting then adjourned. In Vineville, on the 20th inst., by Rev. Dr. Ellison, Georck M. Logan, Mayor of this city, to M iss Pa ulise, daughter of Thomas Hardeman Esq. MACON MARKET, Y 25. COTTON"—The late European at is have stiffened prices in our market, although there is very little doing. Sales have been made at from 11 to lIJ cents, during the last few days and in one or two instances allljc. for choice sots. Wo quote 11 al2 cents—principal sales 11.$ a 111 cents. MARIETTA HOI’EL. Tho subscribers take this method of flisffl inf< - >rmin S t! '° Travelling Public, that «£=i=S»their House is now ready for the recep tion of all who may favor them with their patron age. Their House has now more than forty Rooms, large and conveniently arranged, and well ventilated. They are also prepared at their Livery Stables, with good Riding Horses, Buggies and Carriages, so that those who wish pleasure, and those ori business, can be accommodated at a moment's warning. Thankful for past patronage, they hope to merit and share a good portion of that which is yet to come; and particular attention shall bo given to see that “none go away dissatisfied.” JOHN F. ARNOLD, ) n GEORGE S. OGLESBY, j Pr °P riclors Marietta, Ga., May 25, 1850. 20—ly v WOOD &. LOW, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, NEW ORLEANS, LA. may 25 20—ly WILLIAM WILSON, HOUSE CARPENTER AND CONTRACTOR, Cherry Street near Third, Macon, Ga. MAKES and keeps on hand Doors, Blinds xnd Sashes for sale. Thankful for past favors he hopes for further patronage. may 25 20—6 m Choice Tobacco. JUST received a small lot of superior Chew ing Tobacco, considered by those who have used it, to tie the best in Town. Also on hand a supply of delightful Smoking Tobacco, mild, richly flavored and cheap. For sale by E. L. STROIIECKER, may 25 Druggist. NOTICE. ALL those interested are hereby notified that Four Months from this date, I shall apply to the Honorable Inferior Court of Bibb county, when sitting al ft Court of Ordinary, for leave to sell the Real Estate belonging to Mortimer II G. Nixon and Calvin W. Nixon, minors, situ ate at Vineville, in said county. JOHN D. WINN, Guardian, may II 18 —4m SPRING MEDICIAE. SYRUP OF SARSAPARILLA Persons desiring to escape the Fevers ofthe Summer Months, would do well to make a free use of this Syrup as a beverage, being a pleasant puri fier ofthe blood. For sale low by the gallon or bottle, by J. H. & W. S. ELLIS, may 4 17 To Physicians. rT'HIE undersigned have prepared for the con- I. vcnienco of those who do not wish to have recourse to Patent or Quack Medicines, the fol lowing, according to tho “Formula of the United States Dispensatory,” being the base of popular Remedies, viz: Syrup of Sarsaparilla, Syrup of Wild Cherry, Syrup of Seneca, Syrup of Ipecac, Syrup ofStillingia, or Queen’s Delight ; Extract of Buchu, Saturated Cherry Pectoral, by the gallon or quart, sold low by J. H. & W. S. ELLIS, Druggists, Near the Corner of Cotton Avenue, may 4 Cherry Street, Macon, Ga. Wanted Immediately; rpwo OR THREE JOURNEYMEN CABI- L NET-MAKERS. None oxcept good work men, and such as arc wilting to make themselves useful, need apply. WOOD & BRADLEY, oct 20 47—ts Wanted Immediately. V NEGRO WOMAN, to Cook and Wash for a Family in the city. For one compe tent to do the same good wages promptly paid, will be given. Apply at the “Tribune” Office, npril 27 Quick Death !—or Bed Btig Banc, IS the name ofa pseparation recently invented for the desttuction and eradication of those abominable pests, bed bugs. Although its effect upon other animals is harmless, to bugs and in sects its rank and penetrating tdot is as surely fatal as is the noxious vapor shed out from Java's poisonous tree. Prepared and sold bv a P r,i - 7 E. L. STROHECKER Lemon Sugar. O UPERIOR to Lemon Syrup,and nearly equal O to tho fresh Lemon, for making Lemonade. Directions: Add one large tablespooriful ofthe Sugar to a half pint of water. Stir it well, and a beverage is produced, inferior only to that made from the fresh Lemon. Physicians in the country will find this preparation a valuable substitute when the fresh Lemon cannot bo pro cured. Prepared and sold by apnl 27 £. L. STROHECKER. O ANDERS’ Roach, Rat and Mouse ENTEK- L*' MlNATOß.—Families pestered with theso destructive little animals, cun be rid of the an noyauce by using a box of tho “Exterminator.” Price 25 cents. For sale by npril 27 E. L. STROHECKER. Fresli Congress Water. HAVING made arrangements with the Pro prietors of the celebrated Saratoga Springs, I shall be prepared to furnish the Wafer during the season, fresh and in good condition. A lot just received and for snle hy april 27 E. L. STROHECKER, Druggist. Mercer Potatoes. | A BBLS. Mercer Potatoes, very superior, I ' f in fine ordc-r, just received and lor salo very cheap hy GEO. T. ROGERS. Canal and Baltimore Flour. BBLS. Extra Superfine FLOUR _|. _l.*r 25 bbls. Extra Family Flour, very ,choice, jusl received ami for sale low by apnl 6 GtO T ROGERS-