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served- That destroyed, al! is lost, and the fu
ture presents nothing but the alternative of tame
submission to disgrace and oppression, or the
fearful scenes of disunion. Our system of gov
ernment cannot exist without it. " l know that
Mr. Clay and Webster and a certain class of
lolitieians at the South affect to ridicule this as
one of the abstractions of Mr. Calhoun. Cut that
joes not vacate its truth, ns a proposition of pol
itical philosophy ; and a few Heeting years will
bring it home to the southern mind, with the
power of overwhelming practical demonstration,
for experience teaches us, that we have nothing
to hope, from the justice or magnanimity of a
.Northern majority.
How then, I ask in response to your second
question, can the South accept less, in a division
of the territories, than what lies South of the
parallel of 3G deg. 30 min. ? This should indeed
“be the extreme limit of our concession.”
A division by this line is far from being a just
apportionment of the Territories. It gives the
North fully two thirds of the whole ; bull have
always been willing to an adjustment upon this
basis, as a measure of compromise to save the
inion. It is the compromise of the North her
self—proposed by herself, upon the admission of
Missouri, and literally forced upon the South.
l,et her not now repudiate it. Let her bo field to
her bond.
Having been so long acquiesced in, and being
well understood by the people, it would probably
dn more to promote quiet and harmony, than any
plan of adjustment which could he devised.
Moreover, the parallel of3Gdeg. 30 min. is
very nearly the line which nature has fixed by
climate, soil and productions, North of which
slave labor has not proved to he permanently
profitable in the United States, and would not
probably be carried, even if unrestricted. And
what is most important, such a division of the
Territories, would enable the South to maintain
her strength in the Senate, and secure to her
whatever future acquisitions of adjacent .Mexi
can Territories, may be made. In alluding to
tins, I would not be understood as desiringsuch
acquisitions. Hut I believe they will come—
events will bring them in their order. Then
let the South see to it now, that she places her
self in a position to receive into her lap the ri
pening fruits of the future. Does any one doubt
that, at no very remote day, Canada will be an
nexed to this Union ? It will be a free State,
and add to the strength of the North. Let us
then anticipate events and provide for them.—
We live not for the present, but we live and act
for the generations that are to come. God, in his
Providence, has assigned this position, and we
cannot shrink from the obligations it imposes.—
Let us not leave our children to he overwhelmed
by evils and calamities, which by timely and
united action we may possibly avert.
You cannot fail to perceive therefore,in reply to
vour last question, that I regard the subject of
slavery in the territories,as not only pracicnl,but
vital. Upon its proper and cquitabla adjustment
depends the salvtion of the Union as well as of
the South.
But 1 presume vour question is addressed mainly
to thepoint, whether slavery would probably go
Many part of these terrtories, if left untrammeled
Upon this subject,l entertain no doubt. Whnrc
! ever the wages of a laborer range from $lO to
Sl6per day, slavery will go. It is the cheapest
and most productive. This swollen stnte of
tilings in California,of course,cannot last aways;
bat will the time ever ajrive when mines cannot
be more profitably worked by slave labor? In
the speech before dalluded to, 1 expressed the
following opinions. They remain unchanged :
“The South is sought to he placed in the atti
tude of factious opposition to the organization of
these newly acquired territories, on the ground
that their climate, soil, and productions are un
voted to the employment of slave labor. I shall
IK consider at length the geographical position,
and features of our Pacific possessions. It is
certainly true that much the larger portion of
them is unfit for the cultivation of rice, cotton,
cigar, and tobacco. Its surface is marred by im
mense ranges of mountains and tractless deserts,
unfit for the habitation. Hut who will deny
that slave labor can he profitably employed in
w aking the gold mines of California ? It is
cheaper, because it costs the owner nothing hut
the food and clothing of his operatives; and the
negro far excels the white man in capacity to
endure exposure to the scorching sun,drenching
rains, and the hardships peculiarly incident to
the business of mining. Besides, there is a a
mnsiderahle portion of these territories—enough
fur the formation of four or five States of aver
age dimensions— which lies South of the paral
lel of 36 deg., 30 min., known as the line of
Missouri compromise. The other States of this
Union which lie south of that lino are slave
States. These are Arkansas, Tennessee, and
North Curolinia, which lie immmediately adja
cent to that line. Do they not profitably employ
slave labor? Further South are Texas, Louis
iana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South
Carolina. In till these States cotton constitutes
the staple product of agriculture, and in several
of them rice and sugar are most advantageously
cultivated. The Southern parts of California
and New Mexico lie in the same eastern and
western belt of latitude. Why, then, will they
not yield the same agricultural products, and
consequently aflbrd profitable employment for
f luve labor? A large portion of our Pacific ter
ritories is suited to slavery ; and 1 will add, that
n " kind of labor will develope so rapidly its im
mense resources, and prepare it for the abode of
enterprise and elevated civilization. Let not
•be South lose sight of these facts. Let her
' |( 't be decoyed from vigilance her rights, or
'•'■armed into insensibility to legislative ag-
S r essi on> |,y the siren song, that these territories
ar ® not »daptcd to slavery.”
These, g» n tlemen, are my views frankly ex
pressed. I have but a few words to add. If it
"" true, ns is asserted, that Mr. Clay’s bill “is
,lc best that ice can do,” wherefore is it? It is
because the South, united as one man, does not
'"flexibly and peremptorily demand more. She
'’divided. This ought not to he. Itisaques
l:i|n on which her people should he an unit. I
'Juve always believed, and I believe still,that the
bouth, by Union and firinncsse, «i>e puvvci u>
diclntethe terms uponuvhich this agitating contest
’bull be settled The North is not yet prepared
fur disunion. Her interest would compel her, if
a crisis should arrive, to award to us that justice
"bich her patriotism withholds.
‘ Tins then, is the language which we hold to
[Ik I: North. The Southern States are co equals
the Northern in all their relations to the
confederacy,—and while, with fidelity and
■cheerfulness they bear their proportion of its
I gardens, they demand an equal participation in
r ,s benefits and blessings. 'These territories are
comrnmon property of all the States; and in
|*. IB, r appropriation and enjoyment, we insist
put this co equality ofStates shall be recognised
■—that the South shall not ho excluded front them
■nml the whole monopolised by tiio North. We
■ ' them that slavery existed before the forma
■ ■ 'n ot the Constitution; that it is sanctioned
shielded by it and that they, with us, entered
■ "*" 'l* o compact with a full knowledge of its
■p'stcncc. It is deeply wrought into the very
■ptino-work of our political, civil and social or
■kjU'izution ; and that while that constitution is
■ * common arbiter of our rights, and each scc
niei, 'an , ls rigidly a recognition of its own
of the powers of Congress over
BIV ,' ;rr| t° r tcs, we have no concessions to make.
Brut! "pun the immutable principles of
1 ail( l justice, and dare vindicate them at
°f ‘ life, fortune and sacred honor.”—
K [ ,, see, ng tl , at a pertinacious adherence to these
ls,; g ;' n,slic positions of the North and South,
Bl ,0 Conflict, and dismemberment, we
IE * stu u«(J to find some common ground of
compromise on which both can “stand consist"
ently with their honor and something like jus
tice to ourselves. The history of the past fur
nishes us with the “Missouri Compromise.” It
grew out of precisely the same contest. It was
acquisced in reluctlantly by the Soutli. It has
stood lor thirty years ; and it may now almost
be said to be apart of our constitution. To
this platform, erected and consecrated by the
vvisdom and patriotism of our forefathers, we in
vite the North. There let us meet and shake
hands with our brothers it cannot be humila
ting to the North, since it first originated with
her ; it is more than just, since it secures to her
two-thirds of nil the territory in question. This
then, is the proposition which the South note dis
tinctly tenders. Let her unite in offering it as her
sine qua non—her ultimatum.
Hut it is said, the Missouri Compromise is out
of the question—that the North never will agree
to it. How is this kown? Who is authorized
to make the announcement? The inference is
deduced from the action of Congress and the
tone of ambitious politicians and I admit that
the inference is legitimate, ami may, be true.
Hut the masses of the Nouth have not yet been
appealed to. The Missouri compromise has
never been presented to them as the only ad
justment which the South will accept. No man
perhaps takes a more gloomy view than I do, of
tile utter and general depravation of the North
ern mind, in relation to slavery. In another
portion of this communication, 1 have sketched
the picture in colors dark. Hut Ido not intend
thereby to include every man in nonslavehold
ing States, as utterly hostile to the South, and
deaf to tue voice of pariotism and justice. I do
not inted to ignore the fact, that, in times past,
have been many, and that there are even yet a
few, who are willing to abide the compromises
of the consitution. They have my hearty
thanks,and I sympathise deeply with them as
they fall before the ruthless scythe of fan
aticism. It is to these nien,and to an under cur
rent of patriotism and intelligence of which
I believe they are the exponents, that, I would
present the appeal. Let the South united, ten
der the Missouri compromise as her ultimatum;
let the issue go before the people of the North
at their next elections, and my word for it will
draw out from its slumbers, all their dormant
patriotism, lliey will calculate the value of the
Union the importance of Southern agriculture
to all their interests of navigation,[manufactures
and commerce. 1 expect nothing from Congress
as now organized. But with such anissue before
the Northern people in the next elections, 1
should hope sanguinely upon such a change
of representation as would place an adjustment
upon that basis beyond a doubt. The object is
worth the experiment.
.but it is said this would lead to the forma
tion of sectional or geographical parties,
but it so. It is a sectional question.
It concerns the South and there
s. re it is iudispensihle to our safety, that
the South unite unanimously, upon some
common ground of defence and vindica
tion. Shejnever can have justice done her
without it. 1 his will at course, result in
the formation of sectional parties—an evil,
which it were desirable to avoid, but a
much smaller evil,than that with which we
are threatened, besides, the South would
not bo responsible for it. She is the parly
aggrieved—she is assailed as a section, by
tlie North as a section. Why then should
we not unite as a section in some common
mode ot defence. Is it unpatriotic to ex
ercise the right of self-preservation? but
if this he an evil, it would be but temporary
in its duration. It would pass away with
the cause that gave it birth. When the
slavery question shall have been settled,
parties will naturally resume their statu
quo, according to their respective political
principles.
W hat l would say then, is this let the
South in and out of Congress, unite in
opposition to Mr. Clay’s bill and demand
ing, that the North adhere to the Missouri
compromise, let our reprsentatives defeat,
as they have the power to do, every other
plan of adjustment. Let this be done, by
all legitimate parliamentary means, if
need be, until the expiration of the present
Congress. 1 hen let the issue be distinctly
made before the people of this broad con
iederacy, North and South. This is the
proper mode of testing this question. Let
the ballot box speak. This will rally the
virtue, patriotism and draw forth into ac
tivity, that deep seated and profound vener
ation for the Union,which,in all past emer
gencies, his proved sufficient to save it
from overthro w and dismemberment. It
will blast schemes of presidential aspirants
and political tricksters. It will dispel the
hope of many a poor drivelling dema
gogue who is clinging to their skirts,
ready to barter country for office.—
but these effects would be the fruits of a
glorious result and the harbingers of a
brighter day for the Republic. This
question cati never be adjusted by politi
cians; and especially is the present Congress
wholly unfit and incompetent to the task.
Let it, I repeat, be referred to the people.
Let Southern members of Congress act in
concert with this distinct view. Who can
say what will be the effect of such a test
of public sentiment, when the proposition
in connexion with the fearful alternatives
of its rejection 1 I would cling to this
Union until all hope of justice “is clean
gone forever.” I would appeal to the
people of the North by pointing to the
heroic and thrilling memorns of the past,
and the bright anticipations of the future
to the value and wisdom ofourbloodbought
constitution and liberities, our common
inheritance from a glorious ancestry. By
these and every considertion that can move
men to high and bouorable purpose, I
would appeal to them for justice to the
South, as the only means of perpetuating
the Union. Will the appeal he in vain?
What friend of the Union will refuse this
great issue before that sovereign tribunal
of last resort ?
Wliy then are we divided 1 The expla
nation is easy but alarming. The game
for the Presidency and its dependent favors
is being played in Washington. The
VTce Presidency, Cabinet appointments,
Foreign Mission, &c., loom up in the fu
ture, and catch he entranced gaze of am
bitious politicians. To secure these priz
es national party organization must be pre
served at all hazards; and for this purpose,
political aspirants become very expansive,
very catholic and very national in their
patriotism. This leads to great liberality
and a most holy horror at every appear
ance of sectioual feeling. Under the
mellowing influence of such a temper and
such sentiments, how easy is it for this
class of politicians, to view with favor any
bill, shoit of open surrender, which will
save the integrity of their respective par
ties, and thus enhance their prospects for
official honors. They commit themselves,
and their friends at home espouse their
cause. Hence our divisions.. They are
widening and deepening; and I fear they
will utterly paralize the energies of the
South, and make her an easy prey to ag
gression.
So long as our respective national par
ty organizations, serve to sustain the
constitution and a right administration of
the government, so long as they serve to
protect the South from insult and injustice,
they are well—weshouldhailourNorthern
brethren as allies in such organizations.
But when they fail to answer these ends,
and are valuable, only as they promote the
elevation of this or that man to the Presi
dency and his minions to its subordinate
honors, I say let them be dissolved. Let
us without distinction plant ourselves up
on the platform of the Missouri Compro
mise, and resolve to bold no communion
or fellowship with any manor party,north
of Mason 6c Dixon’s line,whoshall refuse
to come up to it; and then the reaction at
the North will be equalled only by the
signal triumph of the South.
1 am, most respectfully,
Your friend and fellow citizen,
lIERSCHEL V. JOHNSON.
Messrs. Larkin Griffin, John J. Jones,
R. A. L. Akinson, A. H. Colquitt, J. M.
Green, and Samuel J. Ray, Macon Ga.
M A C O N , G A
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 13.
Death of the President. —General
Z.'l aylor died at Washington on Tues
day last, at half past 10 o’clock, P. M. He
died of cholera morbus, and his last words
were: “I die. lam ready for the sum
mons. I have endeavored to do my duty.
I am sorry to leave my old friends.”
Mass Meeting in Macon. —We are
pleased to see that our suggestion made
some time since, meets with favor in sev
eial sections of the Sta’e, to hold a grand
mass meeting in this city, on the 22d of
August next, to ratify the proceedings of
the Nashville Convention. This is the
right move at last. Let those of our peo
ple who have not the chance to read and
meditate upon our peril, come out and
hear. Hear men whom they know, and
by listening to both sides, make up an en
lightened judgment. They will just as
surely do this as they hear the truth.—
Then let “Greek meet Greek.” We
have no earthly doubt that if the people
of this btate could meet in Convention and
hear for themselves, that three months’
lime would suffice to make Georgia al
most a unit in our rejection of the ‘surren
der hill.’ Let the friends of Southern
Rights and Equality see to this matter
forthwith.
P. S. Since the above was in type, the
meeting last night approved of this ar
rangement. See proceedings.
T’.,,. T .no \\T~ --I- .u_
exes iagi v* O U3l\ IIIC UlljjlCJU*
diced reader to peruse carefully the very
able letters of Gov. McDonald and Judge
Johnson, to bo found in this impression.
This should be done just after the letter of
the Hon. A. H. Chappell is gone through
with, as we wish the friends of Southern
rights to see how completely an able letter
in behalf of surrender and submission, is
answered in advance. We hope to he
able next week to review Mr. Chappell’s
letter and give our ideas of that production,
but not that any thing further is wanted
afier this able exposure of the staple so
phistry of Northern allies here.
Georgia Waking Up. — We have re
ceived the proceedings of large meetings
recently held in Muscogee, Richmond-
Cobb, Meriwether, Decatur and Hancock,
at all of which the line of 36° 30', was a
dopted by overwhelming majorities—and
a meeting is called at Dalton to-day. All
this proves that our people are doing their
own thinking upon the present perilous
state of liberty in the South—and that their
acting will be prompted from the same
source.
WESLEY AN FEMALE COLLEGE.
The Annual Commencement Exercises
of this Institution began on Sabbath last,
when the Rev. J. E. Evans delivered one
of the most able, appropriate and eloquent
sermons ever addresseed to a graduating
class of this College. It was high-toned,
spiritual and practical.
The examination of the classes was on
Monday and Tuesday, when the pupils
acquitted themselves in a manner that re
flected credit on their instructors, and gave
the most general satisfaction to all who at
tended. They evinced a degree of
thorough scholarship which establishes
beyond cavil, that their “ Alma Mater," is
one of the first in the South or in the Union.
Such mentul discipline and development
deserve the meed of high praise, and we
cheerfully give it. Wo commend the
course of education, and the manner of
tuition at this school, to the attention and
patronage of parents and guardians both
in Georgia and the South. The graduates
deserve uuusual commendations, for they
compose a class remarkable for their merit,
i wenty-seven in number, they will com
pare favorably with any class preceding
them, both in native and cultivated intel
lect. Their superiors, in literary excel
lencies and refined manners, are not among
the alumni of this, or any other institution,
within our knowledge.
On Wednesday the compositions of the
graduates were read before a large, bril
liant and attentive audience. The sub
jects were well selected—being alike nov
el and appropriate. From their variety—
the versatility of thought and style in their
treatment, —the good sense and sentiment
—the refined humor and pathos pervading
them ; vve may add, from the piety mani
fest in many, and the distinct reading of all,
they served to entertain and delight, and
at times to charm the audience. Those
which did not please were those which
were not read audibly, yet even then the
readers’ modesty was pleasing.
We regret that we have not space to
give an extended comment on each com
position. There were many brilliant
flashes of thought and flushes of feeling—
there was some argument and much poetry
—there were beautiful flights of imagina
tion and an occasional flow of wit—and
above all a general moral tone in the pieces,
which we would be pleased to commend,
but for the crowded state of our columns.
We regret this, as vve would not make in
vidious distinctions,and as we must remark
that the Salutatory and the Valedictory
were distinguished for originality, elegance
and beauty, while they were delivered
with impressive grace and dignity.
The music, under the direction of Prof.
Guttenbeuger and his accomplished
daughter, enlivened all the exercises of the
Commencement, but was really fascina
ting on the evening of the Concert.—
There is no College, North or South, where
this accomplishment is taught with more
perfection and taste than at this institution
by these “ artistes.”
The Anniversary Address was delivered
by Thomas C. Howard, Esq. It was
original, unique and eloquent—displaying
to the gratification of an applauding audi
tory all the graces of rhetoric, the brilliancy
of thought, and charms of declamation, for
which this gentleman is distinguished.
We conclude by pronouncing the Com
mencement a decided “hit”—a rare litera
ry festival, accompanied by choice musical
entertainment.
The following are the names of the
Graduating Class, on whom were con
ferred Diplomas by the Trustees of the
College :
M iss Mary A. Jones, of Burke county
—Salutatory.
Miss Fkancisca Guttenbeuger, of
Vinevi'iie —The Elements and Power of
Music.
M iss Mary C. Andrew, of Newton co.
—The choice of Books.
Miss Theodosia M. Richards, Macon
—“The deep blue Sea.”
Miss Sarah M. Lester, Thomas co.—
“The Pen is mightier than the Sword.”
Miss Ann M. Carlton, Vineville—The
Pilgrim Fathers.
Miss Annabella J. Tucker, Midway—
Themes for the American Poet.
M iss Martha L. Fort, Stewart co.—
“The veil that hides the future from our
eyes, is a veil woven by the hand of
M ercy.”
Miss Charlotte E. Posey, Abbeville,
S. C.—Day and Night.
Miss Georgia A. Rodgers, Macon co.
—“The Woman’s Bill.”
Miss Ann M. Pitts, Jones county —
“Where are they ?”
M iss Anna D. Hutchings, Jones co.—
Modem refinement or elegant vagrancy.
Miss Louisa E. Harris, Sparta—“ A
little learning is a dangerous thing.”
M iss Harriet L. Jones, Thomas co.—
The tyranny of popular opinion.
Miss Sarah A. Lumsden, Vineville—
The Voice of Nature.
Miss Rebecca F. Sasnett, Sparta —A
Tear.
Miss Clara Ella Hill, Athens—“ All
things reflect light on all things.”
Miss Caroline E. Tompkins, Jasper
co. —The Parlor and the Kitchen.
Miss Melinda M. Gamble, Macon—
The Mind makes its own Paradise.
Miss Indiana F. Birch, Talbotton
“Man! Mysterious link in Nature’s chain.”
Miss Anna M. Moultrie, Macon — “All
is not Gold that glitters ”
Miss Sarah E. Roberts, Warrenton—
Georgia—lts Literary and Physical char
acter.
Miss Mary V. Clarke, Macon—“’Tis
tho Jewel that adorns the Casket.”
Miss Georgia A. A. Hill, Atheus—
Freedom and Hungary.
Miss Louisa E. Chapman, Russoll co.,
Ala.—The Lights and Shadows of Exile.
Miss Cinderella C. Solomon, Twiggs
co.—Keep up with the Age, and you’ll be
out of breath.
MissOcTAVtv Jones, Aikin, S. C.—
Valedictory.
PUBLIC MEETIYO.
According to notice given a few hours
previous, a large and respectable meeting
of the friends of the Missouri Compromise
line as a basis to settle the pending con
troversy between the North and South,
met at the Court House in Macon on Fri
day evening, 12th inst.
Col. Leroy Napier was requested to
preside and F. A. Hill, Esq., to act as
Secretary. R. A. Smith, Esq., stated the
object of the meeting, and announced the
presence of Ex-Gov. McDonald, one of
the \ ice Presidents of the Nashville Con
vention, whereupon the Governor was
called upon by acclamation to address the
meeting. He did so in an exposition of
the objects of the Nashville Convention,
recommended the unanimous adoption on
the part of this State of 36° 30', as the ba
sis of settlement and opposed in a consti
tutional argument, Mr. Clay’s “ Compro
mise Bill"
Mr. Colquitt then moved that a com
mitiee of seven he appointed by the Chair,
to report matter for the deliberation of the
meeting,whereupon Messts. A.H.Colquitt,
11. G. Ross, Charles Campbell, Mark D.
Clarke, B. H. Moultrie, Drs. C..J. Notting
ham and H. K. Green, were appointed
that committee, who retired.
Judge C. B. Strong was then requested
to speak, and he did so, in a style which
greatly amused and edified his audience.
His argument was mainly directed against
the attempt on the part of Congress to get
jurisdiction of the subject of slavery and
in defence of the Constitution,under which
we hold title to that property —He
argued that Mr. Clay’s bill would enact
the Wilmot Proviso and accomplish the
dearest object of Northern fanaticism, in
giving them jurisdiction of the subject of
slavery.
Col. McCune was then called, and
said though the hour was late and the au
dience had been patient listeners for more
than two hours, if they would indulge him
lie would detain them but a moment.—
The remarks of Col. McCune were very
spirited and to the point, and many hearts
responded to the patriotic sentiments of
the speaker. He assumed that the dearest
objects to the people of this country were
their laws and constitution, which were
now about to be sacrificed to fanatical ra
pacity—opposed Mr. Clay’s bill in all its
hearings, because those bearings veered
from justice and against the South.
Mr. Colquitt fiom the committee ap
pointed in the early part of the evening,
reported the following preamble and Res
olutinns for consideration, which were
I unanimously adopted :
The deep feeling which pervades the
! public mind of Georgia, at this time, evin
ces the interest which the people take in
the momentous measures now before Con
gress in respect to the public Territories,
and a determination on their part that, for
the sake of supporting this or that party,
their l ights shall not he unceremoniously
sacrificed. They feel that their fathers a
dopted the Constitution, because it gave
them equal rights, and they feel moreover,
that if they servilely submit to palpable
wrongs, they desecrate the memory of
their venerated ancestors, and will deserve
any consequences that may ensue. They
know no master in this Union but the Con
stitution, and the laws made in pursuance
thereof. To them they will submit be
cause they have plighted their faith to it,
and because they have brought them pros
perity, happiness, national honorand glory
and peace. They will submit to no pow
er which proposes to trample them under
fool. This meeting consider it their in
dispensable duty to announce this timely
warning to those who presume to think,
that the constitutional rights of Southern
freemen may be infringed with impunity.
!t :s a conservative warning. Vve regard
the bill before Congress, usually known
as the “Compromise Billoflhe Committee
of Thirteen,” as fraught with aggression
and evil to the South. It gives up the
whole of California to a people who are
intruding upon our property, and who as
sume to say that we shall be excluded there
from. Its admission by Congress will rati
fy the wrong of the aggressors It only
defers the day, to a more convenient pe
riod, for admitting the other Territories
with similar Constitutions. It makes in
sufficient provisions for the delivery of
fugitive slaves. It prepares the way for
convening a very large portion of
Texas, now slave, into free soil Territory.
It abolishes the slave trade in the District
of Columbia and looks to its abolition in
that District and in the States, by giving to
Congress jurisdiction of the subject. We
cannot regard the so-called “Compromise
Bill,” as of the least value to the South. It
is a “ whited sepulchre.” The name
gives it a gilded exterior, hut “inwardly it
is full of dead men’s bones.” We demand
as an extieme concession, the settlement
of this greatly disturbing question, on tho
basis of the Missouri Compromise line. It
would be an adjustment in which the whole
South would acquiesce. It has been pro
posed in the Senate and rejected. Those
who voted against it, have given but too
palpable evidence of their contempt for the
rights of the Soutli. But this meeting de
sires peace, it desires Union, but above all
it aims at the preservation of that great
legacy of liberty, left us by our ancestors,
the Constitution, and with the hope of sus
taining it, they repeat their unqualified
condemnation of the so-called “Compro
mise” of the Committee of the Senate; and
Resolve, That we regard those who voted
against Mr. Soule’s amendment, as voting
against the rights of the South, and against
a measure which it was known would set
tle, satisfactorily, the great controversy
which distracts the public mind, and that
in this vole we see nothing to deserve our
commendation,
Resolved, That we regard the Bill re
ported by Mr.Webster in the U. S. Senate
giving fugitive slaves the right of a trial
by jtiry against their owners in the State
in which they may be found, as an Insult
to the people of the South ; and so far
from meeting otif- approval, Is entitled t«J
and receives our unqualified reprobation.
Resolved, That we know no men of any
section as entitled to our approbation and
regard, who do not administer to us out
rights under the Constitution, and all who
do, no matter what section they may re
present, shall receive our coidiai respect
and support.
Resolved, That our Senators and Repre
sentatives cannot truly seive us by voting
for Mr. Clay’s Compromise Bill, or any
other measure which shall not give to tlie
people of the South equal rights on the
public Territory, at least up to the 36° 3<F
North latitude.
Resolved, That in tho opinion of this
meeting a large majority of the people of
this State are irreconcilably opposed to
the so called “Compromise Bill,” of thd
Senate’s Committee. • -
Rcsohcd, That for the purpose of sc*
curing harmony and union of action among
those who are friendly to the settlement of
tlie slavery question, on the basis of the
M issouri Compromise line, we recommend
that a Mass Meeting he held in the city of
Macon, on Thursday, 22d of August, 1850.
Resolved, That copies of the proceed
ings of this meeting be forwarded to our
Sena'orsand Representatives in Congress,
and that tlie same be requested to be pub
lished in the papers throughout the State.
Resolved, That the thanks of this meet
ing be tendered to the Chairman and Sec
retary, and that it do now adjourn.
LEROY NAPIER, Chairman.
F. A. Hill, Secretary.
|C7* Advertisements om itted to-day shall
appear in our next.
MACON MARKET, JULY 13.
COTTON—Our market is steady and prices
range from 10J to 11 J —choice lots would bring
11. J cents.
LANIER HOUSE,
MA CON, GA.
jt The l’roprietors are pleased to an.
nounce to tiicir old friends and the pub-
Jlfl’Bjic generally, that this NEW HOTEL
is now open for the reception of company.
11 aving had it erected and fitted up at great
expense, on the most liberal, elegant and exten
sive scale, they confidently expect a generous
patronage. ST. LANIER & SON.
junes 22—ts
WASHINGTON HAUL.
MACON, GA.
■ \ E. S. ROGERS respertfullv informs
pMOKB the public that lie has now the sole
JiSill.charge of this old established and well
known HOTEL, which has recently undergone
thorough repair, and that he will spare no pains
for till; accommodation of those who may give
him a call. Every department of the Hall will
bounder his personal supervision, and every ex.
erliun will be made to keep up the Establishment
to the extreme point of neatness, romfort and
good cheer. E. S. ROGERS,
june 1 21—ts
BIAItIETTA HOTEL.
a ii The subscribers take this method of
ptSn informing the Travelling Public, that
mm. their House is now ready for the recep
tion of all who may favor them with their patron
age. Their House lias now more than forty
Rooms, large and conveniently arranged, and
well ventilated.
They arc also prepared at their Livery Stables*
with good Riding Horses, Buggies and Carriages,
so that those who wish pleasure, and those on
business, cau he accommodated at u moment’s
warning.
Thankful for past patronage, they hope io
merit and share a good portion of that which is
yet to come ; and particular attention shall he
given to see that “none go away dissatisfied.”
JOHN F. ARNOLD, } T , - .
GEORGE S. OGLESBY, 5 1 7 '
Marietta, Ga., May 25, 1850. 20—ly*
M VICTORIA HOTEL.
hi NO STREET, CHARLESTON,S.C.
, Isy DANIEL COOK,
july G 26—ly
SASHES, DOORS AND BLINDS.
1 /x non LIGHTS of SASH, of all sizes
I O.UIHf from 8 by 10 to 12 by 20.
150 pair BLINDS, for Windows of all sizes.
50 do PANEL DOORS, different sizes and
thicknesses. For sale by
CHARLES VAN HORN,
No. 153 Bay Street, and No. G West Broad St.,
Savannah, Ga
july 6 26—6 m
Ilngiieireotypc LiKencsses-
C 1 W. PARKER, Dagucrrcan Artist,
/ • announces to tho public, that he has taken
the DAGUERREAN ROOM formerly occupi
ed by Mr. Hakt, on Mulberry street, a few
doors below the “Lanier House ” He is giv
ing iiis undivided attention to the Art, and is
continually making improvements—beside thisr
he has been eegaged in it for some time, the
most of which he was connected with one of
tlie finest Artists in tlie Sodth, (Mr. Lunquest,)
who will very probably he with him here during
the Commencement of the Female College.
Mr. Parker is favored witli a most splendid
light and therefore gives a beautiful shade to his
Pictures. Ilis instrument is one of VoightlanJ
er's sharpest. Therefore the Eyes appear good
— blue taken well. His manner of gilding givea
a beautiful tone to and causes the picture tostand
out boldly on the plate. He has a full Camera,
therefore any sized Picture can obtained—-
Calls are respectfully solicited from all.
Have you a friend whose likeness you’d’prize', ■
Secure it soon, you know iiovv time flies,
june 20 24 —ts
Dissolution.
rj~IHE Copartnership heretofore existing bc-
I- tween the undersigned, in lire business of-
Hotel keeping, was dissolved, by mutual con
sent, on the 23th of May, 1850. All persons
indebted to the late firm will settle with E. S.
Rogers, who will also attend to the settlement
of all claims against the House.
E. S ROGERS,
JAMES MEARA
jtme f 21—ts
Wanted Immediately,
riUYO OR THREE JOURNEYMEN CABI-
L NET-MAKERS. None except good work
men, and such as are wvlfing to make themselver
useful, ueed apply.
WOOD & BRADLEY,
oct 20 47—ts
