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SOUTHERN TRIBUNE. PUBLISHED WEEKLY, BY WHI. It . II A It K I S OX. WM. B. HARRISON, f Aim > Editors. WM. S. LAWTON, ) From the Federal Union. Osr. Town*,--The Compromise,--X'aolivillc CcnYCnllon and Mate Contention. The inquiry has frequently been ad dressed to us what are Gov. Towns’ \ iewa in relation to the Conpromise now before the Senate, —what are they in relation to the Nashville Convention, —and what will be his course, under the resolutions of the Legislature, directing him to call a Con vention of the State, in the event of the admission by Congress of Califoi nia. We cau.we think authoritatively,answer these questions. TbeGovernor entertains no opinions on the agitating subjects now distracting,the county,that he would with hold from a people in whose service he has devoted the best years of his lite, and with an increasing confidence on their part, in his patriotism and prudence. In the liist place then, he regards the report of the Committee of Thitteen, as adding insult to injury, and as a measure, unless materi ally modified, that should receive the uni ted and unyielding opposition of every friend of the South. In reference to the inquiry what are his views,in relation to the Nashville Conven tion, it is surprising that any doubt should exist upon this subject. In his letter ad dressed to the people last summer, in re ply to interrogatories propounded to him self and Judge Hill,he took a high, open and undisguised stand in favor of the rights of the South. The people endorsed his views, as evinced by the large vote conceded to him. His annual Message, calmly, ex plicitly and firmly amlverted to our wrongs and uiged upon the Legislature, measures for their redress. In his inaugural ad dress, that succeeded the message, before both branches of the Legislature, and an immense auditory, in language bold, fear lessand patriotic,he reiterated his views and pledged himself as far as power was vest ed in him by the constitution and laws, to maintain the rights of the South and de fend her honor, and urged with a force felt and acknowledged by all who heard him,the absolute necessity of harmony and concert in order to the accomplishment of these objects. The Legislature patrioti cally 4 responded to the recommendations of Gov. Towns, by their resolutions in favor of the Nashville Convention, —a Convention designed for Southern men to consult about Southern wrongs, and to determine what measures were best adapt ed to peserve their constitutional rights and at the same time the harmony and integrity of the Union. Gov. Towns stands now where he then stood,the firm and unflinch ing advocate of this measure. He is one who does not despair of the South. An old-pannel Union man, sympathizing with the people in their wrongs ; he is ready to defend that Union, so long as it protects their constitutional rights; and heconfiden lly believes that the first will be in no dan ger, if the people, regardless of the tricks of cross-road politicians and aspiring par tizans will unitedly rally to a common standard in defence of the last. Whatever others may do, it is his deter mination, regardless of all the efforts of pretended friends or open foes, to intimi date hitn or thwart his plans, in this event ful crisis, fearlessly to discharge the duties confided to him and indicated l>y the voice of the people, and the action of the last Legislature. In reference to the remaining inquiry, to wit: whether in the event, ofthe admis sion ofCalifornia as a State into tho Union, coupled or not with other measures, will the Governor call a Convention of the State, we unhesitatingly give it as our confident opinion, that he will. He re gards the action of the Legislature too plain to admit of cavil. He deems it his duty to carry out the law. He is not un willing to trust the people, in that which relates to their honor, their safety and in terest ; nor upon a mere quibble of words, will he prevent them from having an op portunity of making their own decision up on a question which may ultimately deter mine the future destinies of the South. Tuskeegee Republican tries to be very sharp on J udgo Colquitt’s letter. It complains bitterly ofits “had grammar." We wish the “Republican” would stand to the rights of the South, as firmly as Judge Colquitt docs, even though it defended its aggrieved and persecuted section in gram mar ten times as bad. Smooth and well rounded periods, giving "aid and comfort” to the enemies of the South, are ill-timed’ in Southern newspapers,at a moment when courage and resolution are demanded of all her sons. But the “Republican” can think of nothing but the “ Whig party” and “old Zack.” He is engaged in pai ty fid dling, while Rome is burning, and like Patrick Henry’s army contractor,is coarse ly crying "beef," “iikef,” amid tho tu multuous appeals of patriotism, rallying Southern men to the rescue of their out raged rights. —Columbus Times. Powers’ Statue of Mr. Calhoun.— The New York Tribune has seen a fine daguerreotype, which a friend ofMr.Pow ers has just received from Italy,of his anx iously expected statue of Mr. Calhoun. It represents the great Senator in the Ro man costume,standing beside a trunk of the Palmetto, supporting his left arm, in the haud of which is held a scroll with these words : “Truth, Justice and the Consti tution.” The head, of impressive and majestic dignity,is erect; and the right hand points with imposing significance to the inscription, which is held aloft so as to be •early upon a level with, the head. From the It ashinotim Globe. The Arctic Expedition. The following is the Letter of Instruc tions received by Lieutenant 1)e Haven from the Secretary of the Navy, previous to his sailing in search of Sii J ohn Frank lin : United States Navy Department. Washington, May 15, 1850. Sia : Having been selected to command the Expedition in seaich of Sir John Franklin and his companions, you will take charge of the brigantines, the “Ad vance” and the ‘‘Rescue,” that have been fitted out for that service, and as soon as you are ready, proceed with them to sea, ami make the best of your way to Lancas ter Sound. These vessels have been furnished to the Government for this service by the munificence of a private citizen, Mr. Hen ry Grinnell, of New York. You will therefore be careful of them, that they may be returned to their owner in good condi tion. They have been provisioned for three years. Passed Midshipman S. P. Griffin has been selected to command one of the ves sels. You will therefore cousider him as your second in command. Confer with him and tieat him accordingly. The chief object of this expedition is to search for, and, if found, afford relief to Sir John Franklin, of the Royal Navy, and his companions. You will therefore use all diligence and make every exertion to this end paying attention as you go to subjects of Scienti fic inquiry only so far as tfie same may not interfere with the main object of the expe dition. Having passed Barrow Strait, you will turn your attention northward to the Wel lington Channel, and westward to Cape Walker, and be governed by circumstan ces as to the course you will take. Accordingly you will exercise your own discretion; after seeing the condition of the icc, sea, and weather, whether the two vessels shall here separate —one for Cape Walker and the other for Wellington Strait; or whether they shall both pro ceed together for one place or for the o ther. Should you find it impossible on ac count of the ice, to get through to Barrow Strait, you will then turn your attention to Jone s sound and Smith’s sound. Find ing these impracticable, and failing of the missing expedition, the season will probably then be too far advanced for any other attempts. If so you will return to New' Y ork. Acquaint Passed Midshipman Griffin, before sailing, and from time to time du ring the voyage, fully, with all your plans and intentions; and before your sail from New York appoint a place ofrendezvous; change it as often as circumstances may render a change desirable, but always have a place of rendezvous fixed upon ; so that in case the two vessels of the expedition may at any time become separated, each inuy know where to look for the other. Nearly the entire Arctic of the conti nent has been scoured without finding any traces of the missing ships. It is useless tor you to go there, or to re-examine any other place where search has already been made. You will therefore confine yout attention to the routes already indicated. The point of maximum cold is said to be in the vicinity of Parry Islands. To the north and west of these, there is probaly a comparative open sea in summer, and therefore a milder c.itnaie. I bis opinion seems to be sustained by the fact that beasts and fowls are seen mi grating over the ice from the mouth of Mackenize river and its neighbouring shores to the Nonh. These dumb creu lures are probably led by their wise in stincts to seek a more genial climate in I hat direction, and upon the holders of the sup posed mote open sea. 1 here are other facts, elected by Lieu tenant Maury in the course of his inves tigations touching winds and currents of the ocean, which go also to confirm the o pinion that beyond ihe icy barrier that is generally met with in the Arctic ocean, there is a Polina, or sea free from ice. \ ou have assisted in these investiga tions at the National Observatory, and are doubtless aware of the circumstances which authorize this conclusion; it is there fore needless to repeat them. A his supposed open sea and warmer region to the north and west of Party Isl ands are unexplored. Should you suc ceed in finding any opening there, either after having cleared Wellington Strait, or after having cleared Parry Islands bv a northwardly course from Cape Walker, enter as far as in your judgment it may be prudent to entei ,and search every promon tory, and conspicuous point for signs and records of the missing parly. Take par ticular care to avail yourself of every op portunaty for leaving as you go, records and signs to tell of your welfare, progress and intentions. For this purpose you willercclflag staffs, make piles of stone, or other marks in conspicuous places,with a bottle or barrica buried at the base containing your letters. Should the two vessels be separated, you will direct Passed Midshipman Griffin to do likewise. Avail yourself of every opportunity, either by the Esquemaux or otherwise, to j let the department often hear from you ; ! and in every communication, be full and particular as to your future plans and in tended route. If by any chance you should penetrate so far beyond the icy barrier as to make it, in your judgement, more prudent to push I 0,1 titan to turn back, you will do so, and j put yourself in communication with any j of the United Slates naval forces or officers [of the Government, setving in the waters of the Pacific or in China, according to your necessities and opportunities.— Those officers will be instructed to afford you every facility possible to enable you to reach the western coast of the United States in safety. In the event of your falling in with any of the British searching parties, you will offer them any assistance of which they may need, and which it may he in your power to give. Offer, also, to make them acquainted with your inteded route and plans, and be ready to afford them every information of which you may have become possessed concernig the object of your search. In case your country should be involved in war during your absence on this ser vice, you wjll on no account commit, or suffer any one of the expedition to com mit, the least act of hostility against the enemy, of whatever nation he may he. Notwithstanding the directions in which yon have been recommended to carry your examination, you may, on arriving out upon the field of operation, find that by departing from them, your search would probably be more effectual. The department has every confidence in your judgement, and relies irnplicitv upon your discretion; and should it ap pear during the voyage that, by directing your attention to points not named in this letter, traces of the absent expedition would probably be found, you w ill not fail to examine sucb points. But you will on no account uselessly hazard the safety of the vessel under your command, or un necessarily expose to danger the officers and men committed to your charge. Unless circumstances should favor you, by enabling you to penetrate, before the young ice begins to make in the fall, far into ihe unexplored regions, or to discover recent traces of the missing ships and their gallant crews, or unless you should be in a position from which you could commence operation in the season of 1851 with deci ded advantage,you will endeavor not to be caught in the ice during the ensuing win ter, but, after having completed your ex aminations for the season, make your es cape, and return to New York in the fall. You are especially enjoined not to spend, if it can be avoided, more than one winter in ihe Arctic regions. Wishing you and your gallant compan ions all success in your noble enterprise, and with the trust in God that He will take you and them in his holy keeping, I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, wm. Ballard preston. To Edward J. De Haven, Lt. command ing the Am. Arc. Expedition, &c., New York. We append a list ofthe officers and men of the expedition : The Advance. —E. J. De Haven, com mander , Wm. H. Murdaugh, first officer; Wm S. Lovel, second officer; Elisha H. Kane, surgeon. Men —Wm. Morton, Janies Smith, Edward Boyd, John Bun tton, Lewis Coster, Edward Wilson, Thomas Dunning, Henry Derode, Win. Holmes, Gibson Caruther, Daniel Vaugh an, \\ m. AY east, Charles Berry, and Ed ward C. Delano. The Rescue. —S. P. Griffin, commander; R.R. Carter, first officer; Henry Brooks, second officer; Benjaman Vreelan, sur geon. Men —Rufus C. Boggs, John AY il liams, Robert Bruce, 11. G. YY’hitc, AY m. Benson, AY’m. Lincon, J. A. Ktiaup, Smith Benjamin, David Davis, James Johnson, James Stewart, Alexander Daly and \Y* r . J. Kurner. Railroad from Chicago to Mobile.— 1 ne Boston Allas, in referring under this head to the bill recently passed in the Seti ate, granting alternate sections of land to aid in the construction of our railroad, says it has always regarded this mode of aiding public works in the new States as founded in the wisest policy, and such lias been the view entertained by members of Congress from New England. It is a plan which every intelligent holder of large tracts of unoccupied land has al ways most gladly adopted, and the govern ment, which is the largest of landholder, is most benefitted by such grants. An examination of the map will show, that if any appropriation whatever is to be made none can be more wise than this, lt connects in the most advantageous man ner, the whole Lake with the Gulf of Mexico, and it will require the construc tion of a comparatively short line of rail roads to connect this road with all the great lines leading west Item the Atlantic coast. Savannah, Charleston, Baltimore, Phila delphia, New \ oik and Boston, will each thus he brought into connection, bv con tinuous railroads, with the most fertile re gions of this or any other couutry ; and in a short time. Missouti, Louisiana, Ar kansas and Texas will connect with the line, and of course, with all the great rail reads of the country. It is not, however, wholly or mainly the advantage derived by tho ciiies on the seaboard which furnishes the chief recom mendation of this enterprise. The thou sands of miles of railroads which will thus he connected, will each be benefitted and add to the advantage of each other. lt is difficult to tell w hich portion of the country is most benefitted when the ad vantage to all is so great. AY’e hope that the House of Representatives will afford the measure even a more cordial and gen eral support than it has received in the Senate, and that it may soon become a law*.— Mobile Tribune. (£5” Constantine, King of Scots, in the year 870, punished the crime of drunken ness with death. He used to say that a drunkard was hut the mimic of a man, ,and differed from a beast only in shape. From the Sew York Express. The Galphin Story, Is “a short horse soon curried.” One George Galpbin, in 17G1, began to sell rum, red ribbons, beads and other trinkets to the Creeks and Cherokees in Georgia, and, in 1773,, run up a debt which they could not pay for without some of their lauds. Then John Bull slipped in, and said to the Indians; ‘We will pay Galphin out of the proceeds frem the sales of your lands, if you will let us have them.’ ‘A greed,’ said the Indians. Galphin brought the Indians in debt 843,418, and the Bri tish Government stated the fact in acirtifi cate, May 2, 1775, —agreeing to pay him for the Indians when the land was sold. Meanwhile, 177 G, 4th of July, the Uni ted States, and Georgia among them, de clared themselves free and independent! Squatters settled on these lands that the British Crown held in trust for George Galphin, and Georgia was so glad to have them, it: order “strenghen its fron tier,” that 1780, Georgia gave them title. Galphin was a Whig of the Revolu tion, the Whigs say—a Tory of the Revo lution, the Tories say. Being a rich man, and wanting to save his property, he was probably on both sides, as was a large part of the w'ealthy men of Georgia and the western part of South Carolina pend ing the Revolution.—All the Indian Tra ders, interested in the Treaty of 1773, fled to Great Britain, when it was decided that John Bull had lost his foothold on this con tinent. George Galphin died in 17S0; and if he wanted to go, could not go of course—being dead. His descendants settled in Georgia and South Carolina, and are men of influence, who all aver that their great-grandfather was a Whig of the first water; and feel the more sure of it because in 1789, when John Bull paid all the other Indian traders who or whose heirs were British subjects, he would not pay the dead Geoige Galphin as they say, because he was aVVhig of the re volution. What his politics where, however, is of little moment; for if he were an angel, and the United States owed him nothing, there is no reason why his heirs should re ceive money from the public treasury.— From 1788 to 1840, constantly his heirs tried to make the Slate of Georgia piv them this 843,518. Georgia, they said, took the lands cf the .British Crown held in trust. Georgia stood in British shoes, and Georgia, therefore, was the debtor.— For sixty odd years the Galphins always pressed their claim as a debt of Georgia. Somebody, in 1832-33, attempted to bribe John Ross, the Cherokee chieftain, and to get him to inseit this claim in the then pen ding, afterwards the New Echota treaty, but Ross spurned the bribe. John Ridge, therefore, in 1535, was got to make the treaty. The Galphin claim was putin.— The Senate struck it out; ayes 26; tines 12, only. Nobody knows what Ridge was paid for this Galphin article in the treaty, because the United States struck it out, and the consideration failed. It is more than probable, how ever, that John Ross broken down, and John Ridge hol lered up, because of Ross’s refusal to recognize this claim, or to make a treaty with it in. Well, on a Saturday night about 8 o’- clock, in the hottest weather of August, 1848, the Galphin claim got tbrous.ru the House of Representatives of the United States! When Georgia would not pay, and for GO odd years, had repudiated, Un cle Sam was tried, successfully tried, on this hot Saturday, August 12th, 184S, as Congress in hot haste was adjourning.— A whole raft of claims went through that memorable night,—with notone word said about this, no ayes and noes, — but all in silence; the bargain being, that if one was objected to, the whole raft would go over the dam. The claim then for first time made a “Law” of was to be “examined” by Mr. Secretary Walker, “adjusted” under the treaty of 1773, and if found all right “paid.” Mr. Walker never examined it, never “adjusted” it under the treaty of 1773, blit “paid it” on the certificate the British crown gave May 2d, 1775, viz.: 843,518. Feb, 28th, 1849, just as Mr. Wal ker was going out of office, and Gen. Tay lor xvas coming in ; all this was done in haste and hurry, without any examination as required by law. The principal of the claim being thus settled to be, by Mr. Walker. $43,518, which the Galphins were delighted e nough to get of course, the tipxi tiling was to lix the interest from May 2d, 1775, on that principal. The principal was a tri fle, when it was pocketed, and the interest was everything. Mr. Meredith looked at the big bundle of papers, did not like their size, and turned over all of them to bis Comptroller of the Treasury, Elisha Whittlesey. Elisha read them all,through and through; the only man that ever did read them till this resurrection day of the Galphins in the House of Representa tives. Elisha pronounced the principal rotten, and the interest more toften, if possible, than the principal. Elisha put a black mark on the big bundle, and sent it back ro Mr. Meredith. But the Gal phins were tint to be foiled so easily ; and no wonder, after their Saturday night op eration in August, 1848. Mr. Meredith, being importuned, sent them to the Attor ney-General for his “advice” audopitiiou.” Mr. Johnson did not read them, as Elisha did, llftougtr; for if he had, he would have seen that among Mr. Crawford’s “Georgia friends” the most interested was no less a personage than the Secretary at War himself, who had $115,000 invested in 1 1 jo claim. Mr. Johnson rubbed out Elisha’s black mark,and painted the whole thing up as bright and beautiful. Mr.Mc redith having more confidence in Rever dy, the Magnificent than in Elish, the ju-t, ordered the interest (8191,352) paid ; and $115,000 have glided into Mr. Crawford’s pocket. This is the Galphin story. We, too, have tried hard, with o’her Whig edditors, to take it down as a “Whig principle,” but it choked us; and we should die if we did not print this much about it. We beg to be excused for thinking the Whigs are an honest party, and intend to maintain only honorable transactions. Popular Political Errors. —No one can close his eves to the fact that the Governments of the States, and that of the Union have changed places in the popular mind in one very important res pect,since the adoption of the Constitution. Under the articles of confederation, the Government of the Union was nothing more than a general agency invested with few powers to be exercised for the good of ’he whole. The purse,which is not only the sinews of war, but just as much the sinews of almost every thing eisc, was in the possession of the States. When money was wanted, Congress voted a request to the States to make up the necessary suras. This request might be refused, or not; it might be complied with by some and de clined by others, just as the States in the exercise of their sovereign pleasure, saw fit to determine. Arguments and persua rious were addressed to the Stalesto obtain their assent to this or that measuie. The inadequacy of the powers conferred by the articles of confederation, to enable the G eneral Government to act efficiently and promptly for the good of all th: j States, led to the adoption of ihe presentConstitu tion. By that instrument,additional pow ers were conferred upon the central gov ernment, the most important of which was that of laying and collecting taxes, duties, imports, excises and borrowing money. — But the political relations of the States to the Central Government, or vice versa, re main unchanged. The States still contin ued sovereign; but having parted with a portion of their sovereignty to the general government became sovereign to the ex tent of the powers conferred upon it, and no farther. At the adoption of the Constitution, the snpei ior dignity and authority of the States filled all men’s minds. The small circle of powers conferred by then: upon their com mon agent, were so few, in comparison with the multifarious powers and duties retained and exercised by the States, that it occupied a subordinate place iu pop ular estimation. But do they stand in this relation to each other now! Alas, no. 'i he States have greatly multiplied. The actual power exercised by the Federal Government lias grown with the growth of its monied means. The States deal in hundreds, their agent in millions. All honors, distinctions and emoluments come from the common agent. The principals have none to confer that are worth accep tance. The agent lias become a colossus, bestriding the continent, while the princi pals pass between its legs like pigmies, seeking dishonorable graves. All eyes are turned to the one, for its glittering honors and the broad acres it proposes to scatter, with a profuse hand, to whomsoever it will. The others, having no such favors to bestow, have dwindled into insignifi cance. In_short, the popular mind of our day has come to regard the General Gov ernment, without any limitation upon its powers-as the sun of our political system, around which the States revole ns corpo rations existing only by its authoriy. Does not every man’s observation teach him that this is so'! And how completely this is an utter inversion of our whole political system, tending to centralization and the absorption of the States in the federal au thority, no reflecting mind need be told. Another popular error, next of kin to that we have noticed, is the idea that the Union can exist outside of the Con stitution, forgetting that the Constitution itself is the Union. How common is it to hear men admit this or that measure to be unconstitutional,and remarking at the same time that it furnishes no adequate cause for dissolving the Union. The remark implies the Union is one thing and the Constitution another. We do nyt contend that any unconstitutional enactment works a dissolution of the Union per sc, because the instrument itself provides a remedy for most of the infractions which may be committed cf it. But the common error we have brought to notice, carried to the extreme to which it leads, pre-supposes that the union of the States may exist in tact, even though the Constitution were committed to the flames. There are few, if any political errors and misconcep'ions more dangerous in their tendency than these. —Mobile Register. Late and Important from Cuba—By the arrival yesterday of the fast sailing schooner Merchant, Capt. Tessiek, from Havana, we have advices up to the 30th ultimo. The United States steam frigate Saranac, Capt. Tatnall, arrived at Ha vana on the 26th ult. with important des patches for the Captain General of Cuba and Gen. Campbell, the American Con sul at Havana. It was stated in Havana that the Saranac had been put under the orders of the Captain General, to assist in capturing any a.imed expedition from tlie United States. The timely arrival of the Saranac off Havana prevented vxhat would have no doubt been a bloody en gagement. The United States sloops-of-war Alba ny and Germantown, while lying in Hava na, received information that several Span ish vessels-of-war were expected in a few days with a part of the Cuba expedition on board as prisoners, (no doubt those ta ken on the coast of Y’ucatan.) On receipt of this intelligence they immediately l*f t port for the purpose of intercepting them and demanding the prisoners from the cuv tody of Spaniards. They met them a few hours sail from the Moro, and weie about exacting their relief at the cannon’s m>uth when ihe Saranac coming up an inteiview' took place between Capt. Tatnai.l and commander Randolph, after which the Spaniards were allowed to take their pri soners into Havana. The prisoners are confined on board of a Spanish seventy four in the harbor. Five of those taken at Cardenas, under Lopez,, were shot at Matanzns a few davs previous to the sailing of Merchant.— Four of the number were said to be Scotch and lirish, and one an American (a boy,) who stated to the last that lie joined the expedition underthe impression that it was going to Colifornia, and that he had no idea of invading Cuba. The Mer chant left iu port the United States steam frigate Saranac, and sloops-of-war Ger mantown and Albany. The conduct of our Consul at Havana, under the trying circumstances which surrounded |jj m £ spoken of in the highest terms.—Charles ton Mtrcury 6th inst. MACON, G A SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 8. To Correspondents.— ln consequence of an error having occurred in the publication of the effusion of our fair friend “Dorothea,” which appeared a few weeks ago, we insert it correct in the present number, which we hope will prove satisfactory,—and we trust she will not let this be her last contribution to our columns. “Thoughts of the Up-Country,” &c. shall ap pear iu our next. (CP\Ve regret to announce the death in this city this morning of ScoVr Cray, Esq , in the 6Dth year of his age. lie was a gentleman of strict integrity, and bore through life an unsul lied reputation. His death will be regretted by all who knew him. ’I he Lanier House. —This splendid new Hotel, under the management of Messrs. St. Lanier & Son, is now open for the accommo dation of the traveling public. The experience and accommodating disposition of the landlords will doubtlessgive satisfaction to all whopatron ize the establishment. De Bow's Commercial Review —The June number of this valuable Monthly, has been re ceived, and as usual it is well stored withvalua. hie information to the commercial as well as the general reader. Published at New Orleans Monthly, by J. D. De liow, at $5 per annum, in advance. Anew and improved Volume com mences in July next. This is an invaluable work, and wo advise all in want ofit to subscribe. Holden s Magazine. —The June number of this excellent monthly has been received. It is a neat and cheap publication, filled with inte resting matter. Published Monthly in New York by \V. 11. Deitz, at $1 per annum, in ad vance. A Very Important Enterprise. —A large and respectable meeting ofthe citizens ofMacon took place on Thursday evening last, at the Council Chamber, to take into consideration the propriety ol constructing a plank road from this city to lilountsville, or some other point in Jones county, with branches thence to Eatonton and Monticcllo. His Honor, G. M. Logan,wascall ed to the Chair, and S. Rose, Esq., appointed Secretary. As the official proceedings were not prepared in time for this impression, we will barely remark that S. T. Chapman, Esq., ad vocated the scheme in a lucid and forcible man ner, showing clearly the advantages which would certainly accrue to the citizens ofMacon as well as the farmers in that section, from the completion of the proposed road, lie placed his figures intentionally low, but nevertheless succeeded, we think, in convincing all present of the entire practicability ofthe undertaking J. A. Nisbkt, Esq also addressed the meeting in a few practical remarks, when Isaac Scott Esq. introduced a series of Resolutions which were unanimously adopted ; and iu accordance with which the Chairman appointed the follow ing Committees, viz: Committee of Correspondence —J. A. Nisbet, 8. T. Chapman, T. G, Holt, M. A. Franklin and A P. Powers. Committee to procure Subscriptions — J- J.Gre shain, Isaac Scott, E. Graves, C. Campbell and C. A. Ells. VVe hope our citizens will give this subj l -’*'! the attention which its intrinsic merit demands, and not suffer the enterprise to fail. Nashville Convention. —This body ° r ? a " ized on Monday last, by the election ofthe H Oll \V. L. Sh ap.kev, of Miss., PresidSf.t, an' l *h Hon. C. J. McDonald, of Ga., Vice President. and \V. F. Cooper nnd E. G. Eastman, of 1 e nl, | Secretaries. The President stated the object 1 the meeting to bo to devise means to perpets -* c and not dissolve the Union. The Conveflimir will oppose Mr. Clay’s Compromise scheme a" adopt the Missouri Compromise line to thel’aci r . There were nine States represented, viz : M a bama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississipr- South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virgin* The Convention will vote by Slates, each ing one. \Ve expect to give the proceeding’’ our next, should they he received' in time (ETTlic Rev. Dr. Boring, with Iris travel I*"= companions urrived at San Francisco,Califor" 1 on the 15th of April. _ Launch.—The steamboat Isaac Scott ' launched at Savannah on Wednesday I*- g This boat is 130 feet long, 27 feet beam, « l! Icet depth of hold. The extreme bread! the guard is 45 feet—draught of water, now is, without machinery, II inches. *• ‘ destined for the AlaUmaha ami Ocniulgee r ‘ and is owned by Messrs. Brigham,Kelly of Savannah, and Messrs. Scon, AB Cos, and Capt. Wm. Tailor, of this « *•