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THE “COMSTITUTIOWAI. axiom PARTY.”
This is the name patented at the recent Con
vention in Milledgeville for all those “friends of
the Union,” who fought under the banner of
Submission in the November contest. From
this “Great National Party” we are told, tha*
Southern Rights men are to be excluded ; or at
least, they may only hold a subordinate position
—taken on probation, ns sundry newspapers
have graphically termed it—wliil-t the “leaders'*
in the “Union Party" are to enjoj unmolested,
all the spoils that accrue to the majority. But
*his objert is too palpable to be mistaken by the
voters of Georgia, for true patriotism, and ardent
desire for the common good The Wolf has
indeed clothed himself in the sheep's attire, but
the bushy appendage in the rear betrays his re
al nature.
Suddenly, as if by magic, men who have
been decried by certain party-presses as being
at heart enemies to the South—though their ac
tions at that time were contrarywise—are now
lauded to the heavens, and even some of their
names suggested for the next Presidency, all
for the sake of the “Union ” Mr Buchanan
js quite a favorite now, we are informed, with
Messrs Toombs and Stephens, and they talli
very like supporting him for the next Execu
tive Term. But we hazard the assertion that it
is but talk only—a trap for Democratic votes—a
bait to catch the verdant, who are un nitiat' and
in the mysteries of political barter.
But who are these “Constitutional Union”
leaders? Who are their directors ? \Y hat mo
ving spirit animates this new body politic?—
The ghostly remnant of the hoary Federal Par.
ty ; the disappointed office seekers of the old
Whig regime ; the advocates of High Tariffs,
National Banks, m.d i rotection to Northern
Abolition Manufacturers; the Fillmore-iUs
and Tayi on-ocracy—these be your heads, O
“Constitutional Unionists"! And will South
ein Democrats be found in league with these
“availability” men ? We trust not Their de
sign is an artful one. They were defeated w hen
they catne before the people upon their platform
of principles in 1836—whereupon they veered
about until they caught the skirt of Gen. Har
rison, in 1840, and rode into power upon his
military popularity. But unlooked-for events
occurring, the White House was vacated in a
month after tile inauguration of the Hard Cider
President, and the unwelcome physiognomy of
“honest John Tyler'* appeared to assume the
gui tnnee of the ship of State. These Whigs
had halted the Virginia trap with this independ
ent Statesman, not dreaming that he would ev
er bo anything more than a security against fail
ure at the ballot box of the Middle States, and
Chairman of the Senate. But alas ! the Nation
al Strong Box Bill was hurled overboard, and
four cardinal principles of fashionable Wliigge
ry consigned to the tomb for the remainder of
the term. But they deemed the rty of “Traitor
to his Parly !” a sufficient agency for subduing
the popular clamor that was fast decapitating the
monstrous hydra.headed measures of Whig pa
rentage, and they accordingly drummed up rank
and file under the command of Harry of the
Wont, —ill. 110 limit, tlio Tariff, «..a tl.o Ow
tribution of the proceeds of the Public Lands,
for their banner inscriptions. Every nerve was
strained, from Maine to Louisiana : the gallant
Harry himself taking an electioneering tour
through the South, to encourage his friends, and
frighten his enemies. liut it troutdnot do. Dt.
rnoeracy triumphed, and the aristocratic favorit
ism of the quondam Federalists was again repu
diated Then they tried the good old never
failing plan of say nothing of principles, hu t
let us have the spoils. They soon'foiind a mum
candidate, of Southern origin, and to secure th e
support of the North, pinned to his sleeve Mil.
l.lro I-il l.more, the well known enemy to
Southern institutions, and, by saying nothing
about doctrines, they duped the South into the
support of a ticket which was, from inefficiency
in the bead, and disposition in the second, more
than half inclined to favor the free«soil motives
of the balance of-power men at the North. But
yet the people have not endorsed their princi
ples ; they have never set the seal of their tip
probation to the Whig opinions of the powers
or character of this Government. And now
this game is to be continued until another Pres.
,o 'nt of their faith and order is placed at the
heaciof the nation It is the only effort tint l
the WVigs have yet been successful in, and
they arc determined to keep it up Measures
never gave them power—but by past experience
they are confident that a well managed humbug
will. This “glorious Union” is a mere secon.
dary consideration with these men of place—
°fice is what they want ; "the spoils” are the
inagoe s which draw them with such well-affec
ted lnyy||y |o ||| fi perpetuity of the Confedi racy j
I liese lynx-eyed politicians have witnessed
the recent contest between the Sou It and the
North, with no liitle anxiety—they have misre- |
presented, wilfully a nd bare.facetllv, the opin.
ions and designs of Southern Rights men,
brinding them as Itisiinionists, when very few
ol them could be found, liable to such a charge
—they have raised the specious cry of “the
“Union in danger ! ' whilst their magnanimous
souls flew to the rescue—For what purpose
To obtain power —nothing else. They knew the
strength of past associations; that the people
would cling with reverence to a Union estab
lished by their fathers ; and if they could force
us to ihe avowal of unpopular sentiments, the
year ot Jubilee would be proclaimed for their
release from the renowned domain ofSalt River.
But the election passed—the “Union” men as
they dubbed tbemsjlves, succeeded—then there
was a great glorification ; those who stood in
tho back ground before, whose plaintive moans
were once distinctly heard slowly winding
across tho saline stream, were now so full ofjoy
that their poor human nature could scarcely
contain their edervescing spirits. This mun
dane sphere, once the mourntul prison of their
past misdeeds, was now transformed into a per.
feel Paradise, where \\ higs hud the power mid
u chance to fill their pockets with State and
National plunder. But lo ! we are not to hear
the sacred name of irhig pronounced again
no, no ! it is the Union party now —But not
the l nion party only—for that might run ashore
upon a popular ultimatum,— hut to be right sute
of the spoils, the Constitutional Union Party.
That s the name. Anew one, too, at that. A
name which the lamented Tavlor v.as in sight
of, hut conld not drag it up from the dregs a'nd
j bogs of Federal failures. But the Whigs, (we
will persist in calling them by their real name.)
have gotten it safely boused in their possession.
It is the first time they have bad a chance at a
name that had any constitutionality about it, and
they will cling to it with tlio tenacity which a
drowning man does to a straw. The Georgia
Convention bad the honor to christen this or
ganization when those worthy champions,
Toombs and Stephens had fairly fixed the wires.
The deluded Democrats in that body were cap
tivated by the “sweet-swelling notes” of these !
two Congressional serenades, and they liked
the name admirably. But mark you, brotho r
Democrats, this is Toombs* and Fillmore's
party. You will be called upon to vote, but not
to receive any of the honors or emoluments ac
cruing from the political copartnership—they
are held in reserve at the disposal of the mana
gers, for the martyrs in the glorious cause—and
it is honor enough for you to put such renowned
champions in the van, without claiming any
thing more.
Now we arc not disposed to permit a false
issue to be placed upon us again, by compelling
us to utter soniimeu s against our will, and
palming off upon the people our motives as op
posed to a right and proper administration of the
Federal Government. We love the Constitu
tional I‘nion But it is the centralizing monopoly
at Washington that we desire to see checked.—
Oor dearest sympathies are with the Union
whic h our fathers made—when Southern men
and Northern men had an equal voice and <qual
privileges in the Government ; but we depre
cate the tyranny which would fmcc us to sub
mission to every wrong that a fanatical and un
restrained majority might see fit to inflict. We
honor the Union of hearts and hands to protect
the rights of the humblest individual as well as
the most prominent citizen,—but we contemn
the pusillanimous spirit that, being injured, is
too fearful of consequences to resent the bldwi
but quietly begs the aggressor not to push his
sportive experiments too far.
We do not now oppose, nor have we ever
opposed, a Constitutional Union of these States
—it is the alarming minority into w hich the
South is relapsing, that warms us to sound the
note of opposition to the policy winch is annu
ally- knocking a pillar from the support of equal
liberties and privileges to all sections and all
parties.
In thus expre sing our views upon the origin
and evident design of the ‘'Constitutional Union
Party,” we do not mean, of course, to inculpate
those YVliigs who have connected themselves
with the Southern Rights Party, neither do we
wish to arraign those Democrats who have act
ed with tlie“Union" Party—The firsi are doubt
less, men who are true to themselves and their
country, —the latter will soon find too little con
geniality of spirit amongst their new associates,
to remain with them longer than the mid-way
of tbe r.osuiog Oubcrnmtnrinl
Chaplin Released—Chaplin the slave
abductor, has been released from Montgomery
county jail, 11*,000 bail having been given for
his appearance at Howard District Court—s6ooo
bail had been given in the District. It is said
that Gerkit Smith paid $3,000 of tlii« bail—
This is doubtless the end of the Chaplin case,
as it is hardly probable that be will appear for
trial. If the owners of slaves abducted and en.
tired away from them in all of the Northern
States, could succeed in mulcting the guilty par
ties in this amount, “philanthropy” would soon
be below par there.
Rather Significant.—lt is said that the
great statue of J. C Calhoun, by Powers, the
American artisl, which was on hoard a vesse;
lost some time ago, has been recovered, and
without any special injury exeept that the mot
to “Truth and Justice,” and the scroll marked
“ I he Constitution ' which lie held in his hand,
have been defaced and destroyed. The “truth
and justice” of this Government have indeed
become empty sounds, and “the Constitution”
has given place, in the minds and hearts of
many, to the “higher law” of robbery, rapine,
theft, perjury, and murder. The country needs
a man, at the present moment, not a Toombs,
to build breastworks and then to destroy them
in the hour of danger ; not a Stephens, to mark
lines for the enemy's stoppage, and then pro
claim “aid and comfot t” to those who violate
the injunction, yea, and In Ip them bv a vote
and influence to do so : but a bold, unflinching
j honest, independent Calhoun, to nteet llie in
j cursive host, and drive them buck. We do cot
; want a Foote, to Imr! di fiance at the foe, rod
then, after coalescing with our destroyers, to
endeavor to crush his own constituents into np
proval of his dangerous counsels—but we stand
in iuM.fl n|’ a uli'impum, whose talents w ill fori e
him into the notice and respect of our enemies,
and whose virtues will keep him tl ere
Censcs of the United States —The returns
from 1 7 Stales show an increase of population
since 1840 of 3,130,898, which, added to the ag
gregate population ten years ago, of 17,093,353,
would alone make now 20,214,951. Estimating
the increase in other States by the same ratio
the aggregate population of the nation in June
last, rnay be put down at not less than 24,000,-
000, or an increase of nearly seven millions in
the Inst ten years. The rates ot increase in 8
of these Stales are as follows :
Population. Increase.
Maine, G 12,000 110,207
Massachu-etts, 1,0(10,000 200,172
Pennsylvania, 2,300,000 575,907
Ohio, 2,200,000 670,732
Wisconsin, 350,000 320,000
North Carolina, 80'*,000 40,581
Smith Carolina, 639,099 44,701
Georgia, 1,000,000 308,608
The average rate of increase is 30 per cent
Georgia is 45 percent, or 15 pe,r cent, above the
average, and higher than any other except Wis
consin.
POLITICS IM GEORGIA.
T!ie power of the Press is certainly the most
potent that can operate upon the minds of e free
and independent people—and as a general rule,
the tone of a party press is very apt to be in
accordance with the patronising influence which
it receives. In making the application of this
rule, upon an examination of the various politi
cal papers in the Stale, we find the result to be
similar to the declaration made in another co
lumn, viz : that the Constitutional Union Party
recently organized in Milledgeville, was none
other than the notorious Whig Party of by
gone days, under anew and captivating alios. —
In order that our readers may see how far we
are correct, we propose to give a list of the po*
litical papers in Georgia, assigning to each the
course pursued in the election of last November:
Democrotic Papers
Augusta—Constitutionalist, Southern Rights.
Savannah—Georgian, “ “
Macon—Telegraph, “ “
“ Southern Tribune, “ “
Albany—Patriot, “ “
Columbus—Times, “ ••
“ Sentinel, “ *<
Griffin—Jeffersonian, “ “
Atlanta—Herald, “ “
Marietta—Advocate, “ “
Dalton—Times, “ *»
Milledgeville—Federal Union, “ “
Rome—Southerner, “ “
Cassville—Standard, •• «»
Athens— Banner, Submission.
II hi g Paptrs :
Augusta ( hronicle &, Sentinel, Submission.
Savannah Reptibli jail, “
Macon— Juuranl &. Messenger, “
Columbus—Enquirer, <«
Griffin—Whig, m
Atlanta—Republican, “
Marietta—Helicon, “
Milledgeville—Recorder, “
Rome—Bulletin, “
Washington, Ga.—Gazette, 11
Athens—Herald, Southern Rights.
Augusta Republic, (Ind. W) “ “
Ol these, ten Whig journals are Submission,
and only two Southern Rights—one of which,
the Republic, has always maintained such an
independent course as to render it frequently
liable to the condemnation of the died-in-tiie
wool portion of the Whig party. The ten
Whig Submission papers noted in the preceding
list, together with the Ailiens Banner, Demo
crat Submission, have all pronounced fur the
“Constitutional Union Party.”
Os the Democratic journals, fourteen are
Southern Rights, nod only one, the Athens
Banner, Submission, which course is readily
understood, when it is known that the Banner
is the organ of Howell Cobb, and especially
interested in his political welfare.
Now, with these data before our eyes, we
hesitate not to say, that the Democratic pattv
was and is, the true friend to the South—whilst
the Whigs have acknowledged their own infe
riority by casting off' their real name, and
assuming one which would bn less objectionable
a tin- poor Democrats, whom they intend to
seduce into their support. It is all gammon—
this new name—a mere pretence. Come ou*
gentlemen, and appear in your iormer ranks,
without ambuscade or deception.
Two of the papers mentioned above, nnd the
inos* ultra Whig and Submission papers in the
oiaie,'iz. the Griffin Whig, and the Marietta
Helicon, have eagerly grasped the idea of anew
way to get into power, and have accordingly
changed their names to “American Union” and
“Constitutional Union.”
We think this magnificent enterprise of
Hamii.car and Alexander the Great, will not
pay the people are too wise to suffer such a
deliberate cheat to be practised upon them, and
they will show their integrity of purpose by
[Hitting their veto to the late arrangements made
for a grand Whig Union triumph at the elections
in October next.
Loss of the steamer Ivanhoe.—We are sor
ry to announce the loss of this boat, says the
Savannah Republican of the 27th tilt., a regular
p icket betn een this place, Burnt Fort and in
termediate landings. We learn that she ran on
a sandbank on Monday last, in the vicinity of
Bethel, and broke in half a short time after
wards. We are informed that the hull will be
a total loss, but that most of the machinery will
be recovered. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Cold Weather in Texas.— We learn from
the Houston Telegraph, of the 18th uit , that
the effects of the late cold weather indicate more
injury in all parts of Texas than has resulted
from frost for t<>n or fifteen y ars past The
hardy vegetables that generally grow through
out winter, hrve nearly all been destroyed, and
orange trees three or four years old, that were
partially sheltered, have been rut down to the
ground. Sweet potatoes that had been housed
and protected by straw several inches thick,
have been frozen. The eane that was protect
cd in the usual manner, is found in many instan
c-s nearly ruined The sugar crop will prnbn»
bly be diminished to a considerable extent by
this cause. The cold was so intense on Galvev
ton bay, that great numbers of fishes were frozen,
a nd the steamers passed large shoals of frozen
red fish, trout, sheephead and other fishes float
ing upon the surface. The henrh, in many pla
ces, and the bars were completely lined with
dead fish The San Jacinto was frozen over a>
Ly nchburg.
From the West Indies.—Jamaica papers
to the 10th December, received at Baltimore,
contain the most gloomy accounts of the rava
ges of the cholera in that Island. Some of the
agricultural districts have become almost depop
ulated. A large number of the first physicians
have fallen victims to the scourge, and the de
mnnd for medical attendance was so great th:r
several old members of the prof ssion who have
been living retired for years, have been com
polled to resume their prae ice. A remarkabh
feature in the progress of the disease on tin
i-land is noted in the fait that the Coolies—
negro laborers imported from Africa—have been
almost without exception exempted from it-
PROGRESS OP AGGRESSION.
The Fugitive Slave Bill of 171*2 was drafted by
Geo. Cabot, of .Massachusetts, in November, and
it was passed by the Senate on the IStli of Jan
uary, unanimously, fourteen members from
free and thirteen from slave States voting for it.
The House committee, Theodore Sedgwick
and Sbeerjasliub Bourne, of Massachusetts, and
Alexander White, of Virginia, reported the bill
to that body, by which it was passed on the sth
of February without discussion. Eight free
States were represented by 31 votes six
slave States by 24 votes ; free State majority 7.
The bill received 48 yeas to 7 nays. Massa
chusetts gave 6 yeas to 1 nav. This record
shows that the free States passed the first fugi
tive slave hill. The ouo passed in 1850 is al
most the same thing.
W henever we speak despairingly of the future
prospects of the South, we are aocused of hatch
ing up difficulties—of fomenting strife—of look
ing upon the dark side of the question only.
But let the people beware of those who cry
“peace ! peace ! !” when there is no peace, but
contention and danger ahead. The iniquitous
game of surrender at the last session of Congress
is proclaimed as the herald of halcyon days for
the country. We would that it were true But.
alas! we can hope for nothing now, trammelled
as we are, but increasing insults, injuries and
wrongs, and decreasing power to resist them.—
Let the people ponder over tlio fact that in 1792
there were but seven persons in Congress from
the North who opposed the Fugitive Slave Bill
—and now there is an organized opposition to i*
among the people, and legislative enactments
against it iti almost every Northern State. Vet
the plain letter of the Constitution renders it
obligatory upon every Northern citizen to aid in
the detection and delivery of fugitives.
The balance of power has, up to the last Con.
gress, devolved upon the South. The Govern
ment of the United States, in this respect, ha
ever maintained its Republican form, until the
past year. But what lias become of the Govern
ment of restrictions and mutual checks ? Upon
the subject of slavery, the Senate cannot contro‘
the House of Representatives, the House the
Senate, nor the President either—and why •
Because they are alt under the management of
Free Soilers ! The Free States have the House
of Representatives, Senate, and the President.
What possible justice ran the South expect from
such a combination ? Had not the misnomcred
California “peace metis-urea” been passed, we
could have sucresfullv operated upon the Gov.
eminent through the Senate which was a tie, —
but this Inst hope is cut off, and professed South
ern men rejoice because it is accomplished !
Can the South prevent the dismemberment of
California into half a dozen free States ? She
can control no branch of the Government, and
the Free States will do as they please. Can the
South prevent the abolition of slavery in the
District of Columbia ? Can she prevent the ex
ercise of the right of Congress, established by
these precedents at least, to interfere with the
institution in the States ? Can she prevent
Congress from taxing the property until it be>
comes a burden, and slaveholders free iheir ne
groes to avoid insolvency ? if so, where is the
power to rely upon to this end ? Do not point
us to either branch of Congress—they are both
ill the hands of our enemies, and must, from the
inevitable course of things remain there. Do
not point us to a veto—we have no confidence
in the present incumbent of the White House.
We believe he would secretly, if not openly re
joice at the consummation of either or all these
evils, and that he would sanction them at a!*
hazards. We from the National
Union Party, but a Northern Whig President,
aud a broad sweep to Abolition doctrines eve.
rywhere that Federal power can send them. If
upon no other basis, the Whig doctrine of Ex
ecutive acquiescence to the will of a Congres- '
sional majority, would bo sufficient to exempt
any President from blame, at least to the accom
modating submit-to everything Party, who
would sanction these destructive measures. i
At an evening social party given lately in
Providence, R. I , it was jocularly proposed lo
dispose of the belle of the room by lottery. 20
tickets were immediately sold at a fixed price,
and the holder of the last drew the prize. The
juke however assumed subsequently a more se
rious aspect, for the fortunate adventurer was so
well pleased with his luck that he has since
married the lady.
The recent fire in Yazoo city, Miss., destroy
ed property amounting to $175,000 about half of
which was insured.
Counterfeit 10s, of the State Bank of Ohio, are
in circulation at Louisville.
George HI. gave Lord Eldon a seal containing
a figure of Religion looking up to Heaven, and
of Justice with no bandage over her eyes, hi„
Majesty remarking at the time, that Justice
should he bold enough to look the world in the
face. i
The American Hotel, at Richfield Springs, j
N Y , was consumed by fire on the lltb ultimo.
Loss sb,ooo ; partially insured.
The first article sent to the New York Navy
Yard, to be forwarded to the World's Fair, is a
lump of iron ore, weighing a ton and a half.
The cotton gin house of Mr. John C. Fowls,
in Lafayette, Indiana, has been destroyed by
fire. Lots $2i1,000.
Judge McClure remarked in Pittsburgh, Penn,
recently, that mure men carried pistols in that
citv than carried watches. Why so ? Has the
Fugitive Slave Law anything to do with that
fact ?
Soloque was to be crowned Emperor of all
Hayti on Christmas Day. His crown and other
insignia of royalty had been received from
France.
The British steamship Medway, recently
sailed from Cliagrcs with $2,000,000 of trea
-tire.
The Lund mi Illustrated Almanac contains n
portrait of the Chief Magistrate of this great
country, and informs the reader that it is a tika
ness of “Millard Fillmore, President of.lmcri
ca."
DIRECT TRADE WITII EUROPE.
If the excitement fallowing and preceding the
late action of Congress is productive of no other
good result, the fact that it has awukened in the
minds of capitalists a desire to test the probable
advantages flowing from a direct trade with Eu
rope, is a desirable achievement. Indeed there
are few among us now, who do not look upon
onr past practice in relation to imported goods,
with surprise and chagrin. Every one admits
the fact that Southern seaports are as eligible for
the reception of foreign goods, ns any that can
be found—indeed they are far preferable to those
of the North, from the fact that vessels come in
ballast very often to convey our cotton to Eu
rope, when they could come freighted with
goods at a much less rate than is now paid by
importing at Northern points—aud no one
that we have capital or industry enough to ente r
into the importing business. Yet it lias not, to
any great extent, been the practice of Southern
merchants. What lias been the reason ?
Why, the truth is, we have been so completely
hampered with the iron sceptre of custom, that
it has been overlooked by our men of business.
|lt is now known, however, that goods can be
imported into Southern ports at a much cheaper
rate to us than when they are landed at the
North and subjected to the different profits of
each transfer. We hope to see a speedy change
in this matter, and cheerfully give place to the
following remarks of the Charleston Evening
News, upon this subject.
“Everything tends auspiciously in this direc
tion. Public enterprise is fully awakened to its
advantages throughout the Southern Atlantic
section of the Union Charleston is rapidly as
suming her true commercial position, us the cen
tre of the direct trade to Europe. Shu must he.
come the emporium of the South West. Tlu*
Legislature of South Carolina has given an im
pulse to the spirit of enterprise, which is
responsive to the public voice. It extends the
arm of help to the associated capital which has
boldly conceived the scheme of steam navigation
across thu Atlantic, connecting Charleston so
cially, commercially and politically, with her
natural allies of the West. The late act, lend
ing $125,000 to the Atlantic Steam Navigation
Company for five years without interest, is a
measure of large liberality. It will compare
with any act of a similar character in the annals
of legislation It meats the spirit in which the
Legislature of Tennessee has acted by its large
subscription to the Nashville Railroad, while it
is the complement to that oilier act of public
liberality, the subscription of the city of Charles
ton to the same enterprise.”
We would prefer, however, in indicating the
outlet for the return trade which is required to
secure a competent importation, that Savannah,
instead of Charleston, should he the emporium
of this commerce for Georgia and the South
W cst. We have no disposition to disparage our
neighbors of the Palmetto Stnte, but bid them
God speed in their enterprise—yet at the same
time, we cannot be blamed if we choose our
own seaport for the transaction of a business for
which she is so eminently qualified. The first
steamship that ever crossed the Atlantic, we be
lieve, sailed from Savannah, audit would be in
bad taste to suffer her now to be the last to es,
tahlish a regular line of steam vessels, to ply
between Liverpool and her own wharfs. We
have heard that a project was on foot to form
such a connection with that city, but with what
success we are unable to say.
By the way, this question of direct importa
tion is about to become one of considerable in
terest, inasmuch as recent developements in
Congress clearly indicate a determination to
modify the present tariff, not, as Mr. Clay said,
to prevent “frauds and abuses,” but to protect
certain pockets iu. nt are apt to fed the divertion
of a trade so large and important that with i
Europe has ever been.
Scoar —A letter in the New Orleans Cres
cent says that the sugar crop of Lafourche will
fall short 7,000 hhils.
*£/■ 12! ID*
In this city, on the 31st ult., Mr. Matthew
11. Swinden, a native of Yorkshire, England,
but fur the Inst eleven years a citizen of Macon,
aged 43years. He lias left a family and nume
rous friends to mourn his loss.
ICFCity papers please copy.
MACON MARKET, JAN. 4.
COTTON—Our market is rather brisk and
prices have advanced about half a cent since
the receipt of the late Foreign accounts. Wo
quote 11 a 124 cents.
LU* We are authorized to an
nounce Dr. E. |>. STKOIIECKEJK as a
candidate for Mayor of the City of Macon, at
the election TIIIB DAY,4tli of January, 1851.
jan 4
O’ We are authorized to aii
n-.unee A. If. FitEE HAN as a candidate
fur Treasurer and Clerk of the City Council of
Macon at the election THIS DAY, January 4.
jan 4
It? We are requested to an
nouncc WILLIS 11. llliillLS as a candi
date for Principal Marshal at tho election THIS
DA Y, January 4.
jan 4
ET W* are authorized to an
nounco JOHN B. C F .11411N O as a candi
date for re-election to the office of City Marshal
of Macon, at the election THIS DAY, 4th of
January,
jan 4
!tf We are authorized to an
nounce J. w. ADEKH4MD, as a can
d.date fur Deputy Marshcj, at the election
TIMS DAY, 4th of January,
jan 4
Tj” We are authorized lo an
nounce WARKEN D. W OOD as a can
didate for Deputy Marshal, at the election
THIS DAY, 4th of January.
jan 4
O’ We are authorized to uh
ncrunce Jesse moiikh, as a candidate
fl>r Deputy Marshal of the City of Macon, at the
Election THIS DAY, 4th of January,
ian 4
[communicated J
Messers. Editors —The following Ticket is
recommended as suitable persons Air Mayor and
Aldermen at the election to-day, who will b«
supported by those who are opposed to nn in.
crease of Taxes to build Plank Roads. By an*
nouocing them you will confer a favor on
MANY TAX-PAVERS
For Mayor,
Dr. E. L. STROIIECKER.
For .‘Hdermtn,
A. B. ADAMS,
R. A L. ATKINSON,
T. 11. PLANT,
A. M. SMITH,
A. RICHARDS,
Dr. M. 8. THOMSON,
WM. C. WILSON,
A. C. MOREHOUSE.
W. S. WILLIFORD^
AUCTION AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
MACOK.UA.
ALL Kinds of Merchandise and Produce,
(except Liquors,) received on consignmaut
or Purchased to Order,
jau 4 I— 1J
Ciuurtlian’s Suits
BY leave of the Honorable the Inferior Court
of BihD County, when sitting as a Court of
Ordinary, will he sold before the Court Houso
door in Macon, Bibb county, within the legal
hours of sale, on the first Tuesday in January
next. Four Acres and Three Chains of wild
LAND, situate at Vineville, witli S.T. Bailey’s
Land on the South, M r Freeman's on the West,
Mr. M. M. Mason’s and the Academy on the
North, and Mr. Benson's on thu East for boun
daries. Sold as the property of Mortimer H.G.
Nixon and Calvin W. Nixon, and for their
hennfit. JOHN D. WINN, Guardian,
nov 2 39
Wanted to Hire,
A NEGRO GIRL, from 12 to 14 years of
- age, to wait about the house of a small
family. Apply at this office.
dec 14 40—ts
Notice.
A LL Persons are ratirinned from purchasing
from Simeon Buford, Ninety Acres of
Land, off of Lot No. 112, on the Macon Reserve,
west side of the Oemulgee River, lie has not
paid anything fur said land.
SIMEON L. STEVF.NS.
dec 14 49 3t
MACON IIIGII SCHOOL.
r PHE Subscriber having associated with liim
i- self, the Rev. GEORGE H. HANCOCK,
late Professor of Languages in the W.-sleyan
Female College, will open on the FIRST
MONDAY IN JANUARY, 1851, in connec
tion with the Bibb County Academy, a HIGH
SCHOOL, in which will he taught, all the
branches of a thorough English anil Classical
Education. Prof. Hancock will have charge of
the Department of Languages Prof. J. Ryan,
late of the Liverpool Mechanic’s Institution,
w ill superintend the Department ofj Mathematics.
Prof. E. Grimmk will give instruction in the
French nnd other Modirn Languages.
The following will lie the Rates of Tuition ;
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT.
Primary Cinss, per Scholastic Year, $25 00
Fourth “ “ •• 28 4)0
Third “ “ “ 32 00
Second “ “ “ 40 Oft
First “ “ “ 50 00
CLASSICAT, DEPARTMENT.
Third ('lass, per Scholastic Year, $36 00
Second “ “ “ 40 00
Etrst “ “ “ 50 00
There will be no extra charges, except for the
Modern Languages, and One Dollar from each
Pupil during the Winter Term,
Tho instruction in the Mathematical Depart
ment, will embrace everything usually taught
in a Collegiate course, together with practical
Surveying and Engineering, Book-Keeping by
single and double entry ; principles of Archi
tecture, etc.
The institution will be completely rc-orgnniz
cd. No Student will be admitted, who locs not
bear a good character, and etery one guilty t f
disorderly or immoral conduct will bn suspend
ed or expelled. Special care Will be paid to tho
moral, as well as the intellectual training of tho
Pupils. Suitable Lectures nod explanations,
will accompany each recitation. Monthly Re
ports will be made to Parents and Guardians, of
the deportment and progress of eucli Pupil.
N B. Payments will be required at the expi
ration of one half of each term.
O’ Arrangements will be made to havn
Students from a distance, provided with good
Board in respectable families, at moderate terms.
Circulars containing further information, will
be furnished on application to the subscriber
I*. A. STROBEL, Rector.
Macon, Ga., Nov. 9, 1850.
There will he hot one Vacation in the year,
commencing on the 1 5th of July, and ending on
the 31st of August.
The following Gentlemen constitute the
Board of Trustees—U oh. A. H. Chappell, Na
than C. Monroe, Esq., Major James CMnith, Col.
R. A. L. Atkinson and S. Rose, Esq.
The following gentlemen have consented to
act as a Board of Visiters —Hon. E. A Nisbet,
Hon. Washington Poe, Hon. T. G. Holt, lion,
(r M. Logan, Gen. J. W. Armstjong, Rev. W.
H. Ellison, D. D., Thomas Hardeman, Esq.,
Charles Campbell, Esq., Col. S. T. Bailey, Dr.
C. B. Nottingham, Ur. E. L Strohecker, S. T.
Chapman, Esq., Rev. 8. Landrum, Dr. W. S
Light foot, Dr J B. Wiley, Rev. R. Hooker,
l*r I R Lamar, Rev. J. A. Shnnklin, Joseph
M Boardman, Esq., Dr. J. M . Green and U. W
Wise, Esq.
IlfThe Central Georgian, Albany Patriot,
lempernnee Banner and Griffin Jeffersonian,
will insert four times, and seud bills to (pa
Rector.
n °v 44
HALL * BRANTLEY,
TTAVE j us , racMveH a well selected assort-
AA rt >e"t of DR Y GOODS and GROCERIES'
which embraces almost every article in thcii
■ 1 tie of business. These Goods make their Mock
extensive, which has been aelected rr really by
one of the firm, and they are determined to sell
their Goods upon reasonable terms, and at the
lowest prices. Whilst they are thankful for past
favors, they respectfully invite their friends and
the public to call at their Store on Cherry Street
and examine their Goods and prices, before pur
chasing elsewhere. ™
march 23 , |
LOGAN A ATKINSON.
HAVE the piea-ure of announcing that they
have received and are now opening at their
new stand, corner of Cherry and Third Streets
a very large and entirely new stock of I A\rf
DIIESS AND STAPLE GOODS. The.* Goods
have been carefully selected in the largest and
most fashionable houses in New York are war
ranted of superior style and quaUtv , and will be
sold on very moderate terms,
npril G
O Fresh Oysters tind F,M,.
F the finest kmd, maybe had every dev
from Savatwali, at W. I'RLEMA.N>' '