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era) opinion of both passenger* and m-v.\ ail of whom saw it. was tkr. would meAMire 148 or tV:tV tin length. The •toarner approached within about 50 jar ’ of the monster, so that uil had an opertnnity <l‘ seeing it. Yt tu nat this distance the steamer stopped, and the monster soA himself into his native element, and the boat kept on its, course. This is the UTivani'.'h l snake story. Ym:r readers can judge as they please of it. I can assure tlioin, the facta stated are substanti ated by reliable eye-witnesses. On Thursday Inst, in excavating lor the erection of the Gas works upon th ■ side of old Fort Wayne, several large cannon were dug up. They are some of the legacies of “grim visagetl war” which have been buried here beyond the recollection of any person now living, whether by friend or foe is unknown.— No tidings yet of Bullock, the absquatulating Cashier of the Central Kail Road Bank. Yours truly, \ SEABOARD. LETTER f:oi Wa. Albany , 15, 1850. Mr. Editor —Dear Sir:—l congratulated you on your change of position and the battering prospects I learn are opening to you, in your new enterprise, at the centre >f this mighty commonwealth. I al so, sir, on your happy selection of a title to you. 1 new o Mimal and the still more felicitous and characteristic motto you /Vye i chosen a* the chart of your editorial career. I never sav.N motto that phased me better ; it suits me to a fraction, as it , does many others, and 1 thing 1 can prom'. - • you many cash p.r ‘use ■ ies;' r ‘k/3 to ’he ‘‘b ./ ;.a ....sz>.a on receipt o jou. fi. . u,i rt.r. Jo ah-c . a ,r. >.- per i.- my • Deere wish in your behalf. I have uo news of interest to give you at present. The so cial affairs of our city are in a quiescent state, the inhabitants being generally on the aine platform o # equality and fraternity. Occasionally we see glimpses of Aristocratic pretension, but few are an fait in matters of etiquette and refinement. As to morals , although we are blest with churches and Gos pel privileges, 1 fear that we have still much need of improve ment. The cause of religion in a depressed condition,— Gambling, drinking and cockfighting prevail to some extent, with an occasional liorse-race that diversify the entertain ment, Y'e had one of the latter in Albany, two weeks ago, and another will come off at Newton on next Thursday week. The Inferior Court of Baker Cos., has not yet ordered an election for Representative in place of Col. Bell resigned.— The < rovernor issued his proclamation, but it lias not been obeycil, probably because the Legislature lias adjourned and mav not again be called together before anew election of the whole body. Col. Bell has gone to Texas, as was expected. Your old friend “Philo” is as “‘large as life and twice as nat ural.” You need not wonder ai hearing of his being a can didate for Congress, from this Dirtrict, at the next election. Ills ambition will probably get the better of liis modesty and urge him to seek the nomination. As regards the Nashville Convention, there is a diversity of opinion as to the propriety or expediency of the measure. In tliis part of the State, there is no excitement whatever. — The people have no apprehension of a crisis , and are there fore as calm as a summer morning. Occasionally we hear a warmblooded citizen let out a few anathemas at the North ern abolitionists, and at such fire-eating Congressmen as Bis sel of Illinois, whose vain threat against the South they have just been reading, but generally, every thing is quiet here in the political world. I do not doubt the cool determination of the people of this section to ‘v i , . in .r arms ’ should it ev r become abso lutely necessary in defence of th. ir ri; its and vindication of their honor. They yet however, believe, and hope that Con gress will settle the question at issue, and that peace will again prevail in all the borders of our glorious confiederacy. By your leavc'l will keep you advised, occasionally, of the savings and doings of this Southwestern city. It is a favora ble point of observation, as there are many persons passing in search of land in this most desirable planting region, from whom much that is inter, - ring may be gleaned, by any one who will take the trouble. We sometimes also have a little town gossip iffoat of which you shall have the “‘dots,” if you deem them worthy of notice. Yours truly, SOUTHWEST. CONSTANCE of WERDENBERG OR The Heroes of Switzerland. A Draia(ic Poem, Written for the “Georgia Citizen,’ by Mr<. C. L. llkntz. ACT 1.-—Scene 1. A chamber in the Castle of Werdcnbcrg. CONSTANCE AND IIIEDA. Constance:—Why should i shadow o’er the joyous tints Os youth and hope, with sorrows such as mine? No sympathy can heal a wound so deep, No tenderness aesuaue this bosom’s pangs. Hilda. —All! gentlest lady—could I see thee weep— But when 1 mark the anguish of thine eye, And hear the sighs that labor in thy breast, 1 find my own tears oft unheeded fall. Const.w k.— The time has been, when these dry eyes were washed With ceaseless deluges of burning tears— When these sealed lips poured sacrilegious forth The maniac ravings of uncltastened grief— But time has calmed the tempest's raying power Down to the sullen stillness of despair, Leaving, as sad mementoes of its wrath, My ruitied happiness and blighted youth. Hilda.—l? love end faith so strong, t to outlive 1 ie, absence, and w-ao-e eV !; death it>e!f. C,.aa i anos. Has'. . i iorovr wakened from” their sleep Memories too mighty for this w earied pint— Thou knows’t not, dreames’t not of the depth and strength Os woman’s pure, unalterable love. Oh Berthoid! lost and ruined as thou art, A wandering exile from thy native land. Thou still art dearer to this toriured heart, Than when thou dwelled*t in these ancestral towers, In all the stainless lustre of thy fame.’ Hilda.—But may he not return? Constance* —What, know’st thou not his forfeit life Would pay his country’s violated law ? Hilda.—Bo sacred is the history of j our sorrows, I know not ail tne causes of the gloom, That shrouds your days in darkness. Constance.—listen tiien To what oblivion never can efface. When, in my morn of womanhood, I dwelt An idol, ir my wilowi Jfarher’s balls, Led by his wealth and rank, and by the beauty, Whose waning light now glin uera o’er my face, Lovers contended for these va anted charms. Hilda.—Alt, Lady! where is beauty's gayest bloom, That can compare with loveliness, iiKetliine? Constance.—Tis but the faint reflec’ion of the past, These cheeks, as colourless as Alpine snows, Then shamed the n>ses of my native bowers; Jl These now reflected looks, then wreathed with care . Might vie in burnish, with the raven’s plumage— But oh 1 how vain, how poor were all these boasts — How valueless the empire tney secured, 3 * Till Berthoid came, and shone above the rest, I • As shines the day-star o'er each meaner orb. | ‘oung, noble, gallant, passionate, and brave, Jiis character seemed moulded thus, to meet The depth, the pride, the passion of my own. Oh 1 o’er inv lonely being’s cheerless blank, The memory of those days of wedded joy, .ernes, like the hues, which sunset throws Upon the mountain’s icy brow— But jealous avals, batfled in their suit, Detested him, who won the heart they sought, Othon, proved Landerburg’s still prouder son, And haughty Herman too, whose lawless flame Is still the bane ami terror of my life, Bent on him glances of vindictive ire. I feared those lightning flashes, but he scorned, And pined 100 their ineffectual rage, A few short months of bliss flew swiftly by, On angel pinions, glittering as “hey flew Dwn “, llii.g . ar —i.si , ~ir draining source, .t enter tears —ihe iatal day hau I . ned, Day marked ny desolation w.lrse than death: He left tne for the chase, mid lonely paths. . That wind along Helvetia’s mountain heights. The huntsmen met, Berthoid and Othon met. L The imprisoned flame Mazed forth, wrath long restrained But rthsuhdued. in Othon’s fiery breast, R Foamed like the torrent waters near their path Defying looks, high words, and angry threats, ’A ith calm contempt my noble BelhnJd liore But when in Othon’s hand the dagger gleamed. Then steel met steel, and deadly blow met blow lie tell, but Berth cud lives——in exile lives— Or dis unhonored in a foreign land. Hildc. Alas: sweet lady, what a tale of woe! Constim e. Hour after hoot, I watched for his return — At last his steed cant- rushing through the gate, A tale of blood in its ill-omened s; e and Methinks e“en now, 1 se ; the thrilling glance, That wet the fond inquietude of mine. Isp Ke n, ’k moved not, u ;n!e in accents hoars.*, And low, he told the fatal deed, he’d wrought, An age of frenzy, horror and despair Boiled o er my soul in that tremendous moment. With frantic earnestness I bade him fly, But w hen he wrapped me wildly in Ins arms, And vowed near Constance lo await Ids fate, . I rent myself from their embracing fold— kjeht, I prayed—but Oh! how poor are words, paint the agony, the living death, ired in that last hour, that parting hour. -—Liiiiappj ccur.l, lias he ne’er seen his child? xe- Born lean orphanage, more sad than death, Afan; heir of Werdeaberg received The bubt ism of a w idowed mother’s tears, No father’s blessing hallowed the repose Os ch'“rab infancy—no lathes’* smile Beam in his early childhood’s opening bloom. Itat'A. —hut may cot Heaven hive brighter days iu store? Constant The price of blood is on that noble head, The go! i-botight slaves of Landehberg have chased Hi> flight to Austria’s uttermost confines. Oh! had hi- fa.leuiri the bloody strife Hilda.—. taking a letter fr in her bosom.) May tins bring peace and comfort in its folding At eventltte, 1 strayed beyond the park. “'fan I fa neid a stranger lingering there, \V ith cautious haste, he iiear me came and said, j u To Lady Constance bear this and beware Lest <.’her eyes. ‘lran hers, behold its content 0 .” He spake, and plunged into the neighboring wood. Constasi l.— reading.) “Becret, alone, at the dark mountain’s base of Berthoid, exiled Berthold’s fate to learn.’’ Mysterious Power! whose band has laidupon me ‘-ucii weight of care; smiiest thou in mercy now ? V\ iiat sudden fire is flashing through my brain? All gracious Heaven ! it must, it must have been! fc-’peak, tell me Hilda; was his fi rm, though veiled, Os kiri.dy majesty? Shone hisdearkeye Beneath fib eagle locks, like the midsun, i When clouds his throne o’ersfiadows? i Hilda, —IT is form was muffled j He seemed involved in mystery and gloom. I Cokstanck.—Ob! had 1 wings; Heaven speed me, as I go. Hilda. Von will not go unaided and alone; Itet faithful Ulric guaru thee to the spot, Let me at least; 1 tremble for thy safety. Constance.—l ask no guard, but innocence and heaven, M.ey has bung yon trembling lamp on high; Amid the starry arch ; 1 need no other guide. Scene 2. Tli ‘ pi-tins of Rutli. In the back-ground are the waters of the < Ulk, ’“ mountains are seen ris.ng in perspective, their summits j flittering in the moonlight. A boat is gliding over the lake. It paus x . wild rock, and Herman, leaping from it, comes Toward and ! “pV-n.j 1 V one step more ; I’ve has ly stooped to fraud, Aim steeped insliaine, the honors of my manhood. How shall 1 meet the upbraidings of her eye, VVlien Hushed with hope, or pale with anxious fear, 6be comes of banished Berthoid’s fate to learn, turns its beam* on Herman’s hated form! ■ -hence, ye coward fancies. I have sworn , .. )r N-' ir death, and t'is no passing oath, i, * e ‘ ‘Vie powers of man cannot disturb ihe inoiif,: n .g liar j o( j Po ]j tU (ie I’ve chosen, The elemeV ct ".n,ui, solemn, grand, *’** ‘’ ! \’‘"a:idcur, with the storm within, uut nus” she , ,n,>s; |’b seek this sheltering rock, And watch u users. ,[ le passions i have roused. (Retires.) ~ „ , Constance Enters. Alone ? Tue awful sq: tude of Nature roundme j No coming footsteps e<V through the gloom; I hear the beatings of my „ v nwildh^rt Distinct and loud, it is a V rfu! SolJn d. There should be something h* he peaceful hush Os Nature’s nnglitiest elements „ sti jj The stormy passions of the worH. v jthin How calm thy waters sleep, thou *k, n t lake Whether they glitter in Heaven's Or lie in soft tranquility of shade, * ° They’re eloquent of peace, and image ba^ Eternity to the blue depths above. The guardian mountains watch around thy b.} Raising their regal heads amid the clouds, ’ Or twining round their diadems of snow, A wreath of silvery beams. My awe struck soul Feels tne dread p xsence of Creation’s God, And bows in homage to his majesty. Hark? isitecln startling from the rock? Oh! my sick heart; what mist, what darkness veils me (sinks down on a projecting rock. Herman advances from his concealment. Constance rushes forward, exclaims “Berth Id, 1 ’ and falls lifeless j tl his arms.) HEP.MAN..-Ha! Death is on her face. Her heart lies cold Beneath the deep pulsation of my own. I dare not look upon her. Constance, speak; Speak, break this dreadful stillness. Life returns, Constance.— What voice recalls my spirit back to earth? Herman! I’ui lost, thou virgin mother save me; ! Herman.—Lady, thou’rt safe, as with the virgin mother, ( Kneeling,) Forgive the wretch, who urged by love and madness, i Has dared to brave thy cruelty and scorn. Constance.— Deliberate villain! cowardly and cruel, What price shall pay thee for a deed so base ? Herman—What price, for years, has paid me for the strength, fbe intense devotion, worship of my love? Constance.—Herman, in pity, more than wrath I see tliee, Thou art not strong in guilt. A late remorse Shall lead thee back to rectitude and honor, j Herman.—Honor! I care not what the world calls honor; Hadst thou been mine, thou wouldst have made me all That glory, virtue, would be proud to claim, j Oh ! Constance, Constance, hadst thou given me, One spark of that deep passion thou hast wasted, Hadst thou given me, the morning of thy youth, / ne'er had left it. / had watched its bloom, Through trial, shame, teinptatidn, danger, death. | Constance. — Tkou kvUt nutlcftme! Herman, dare not thus Coinpar“thyself to one. th->- runs’ not humble. I never wronged thee. What is woman’s wealth? Her tenderness. It was not mine to give, i ’Twas given in all its power to another, Think, when my wedded vows made love a sin, Didst thou struggle with its lawless strength, j And when that bloody tragedy was o’er, The work of smli unJwJiotped love, when left Crushed, desolate, with wopnded brain and heart Bleeding and torn, the hand of Heaven upon me, Didst tiiou respect the sanctity of grief? A wife and mother! Hast thou felt how pure These holy names ? No! with polluting vows, Thou hast profaned them, and hast dared to think, That Constance might to infamy descend. ! Herman.—Hold, hold, l sware by the attesting Heaven Dear as 1 love thy proud and kindling beauty, Thy purity and loftiness of soul, Inspire a more elevated homage. Constance. —Thmt lov’st my pride and purity of soul! Where were its pride and purity, if once 1 smiled on vows, honor must blush to hear? What urged thee to the baseness of this night ? Why choose this hour of gloom, this loneiy spot ? \\ hat means the changing hue, the hectic flush, That, e’en by moonlight, on thy cheek is seen? | Herman.—l am not master of myself. I yield | To the strong power that bears me to my doom, Yet Constance, I could urge a plea, to back My suit, more strenuous than selfish passion. Thou know’st how long Helvetia’s freeborn sons, Have groaned beneath imperial Albert’s yoke, How long his haughty delegates have scourged Our lofty peasants, monarchs of the soul. Bold dwellers of the hills, with spirits high And tameless as the eagles of the cliffs; They spurn the hand, that presses bondage on them; Gesslar, the fierce, lies on his rocky bier, A peasant’s arrow quivering in his heart, iut Lander berg s', it! lives, nor heeds the doom Proclaimed in gatnering to indors througn the vale. Then fly with me. I’ll throw a guardian shield Os love around thee. See! yon boat awaits, The moonbeams track shall guide us o’er the lake. Constance.— No foe so dreaded as unlicenced love, Though born of Austrian blood and lordly rank, I feci the injuries of the noble Swiss, There’s not a son of Switzerland would lift His ami against an unprotected woman, But should they stain—Sons of the brave and free— Their ancient glory by an act so base, I'd meet them dauntless on my Castle walls, My child enfolded in my sheltering arms— His helplessness would be my best defence. Thou hast inv answer, leave mo to my fate. Herman.—l’ve sworn to save thee. No! I leave thee not. Constance. —Then stay, vain man, I will not waste on thee Pleadings to which a nobler mind would yield, I would have won thee back to truth and honor, But (slave of thy mail passion#, thou art lost— Thou dar'st not follow me, Pm not alone; Legions of guardian spirits are around me; They bend from yonder mountains—yon wild rocks, And wave their silver pinions o’er the lake. Stand back, false Knight, thou dar'st not follow me. (Herman attempted to deliver her, when Erni, a peasant youth, who lms advanced unperceived from the rocks, seizes ltim, and fells him to the ground.) Erni.—Fear not, Lady— The mountain peasant has a high-born soul— A stainless hand, which can avenge thy wrongs. Constance.—Protection, noble youth—let vengeance sleep, I said these rocks had guardian spirits near them. Herman. —(rising and springing upon Erni,) Ha! base-born peasant, coward, lurking spy— Thou darest to baffle me— Erni. — (wrestling in his grasp) I dare still more— My peasant arm has not laid down its strength, Thou know’st its weight. : Herman.—lladst thou not stolen on me Dastard wretch! thou couldst not boast my shame, This for thy baseness, (drawing a dagger.) Erni.—(wrenching it from his grasp and throwing it far into I the waters of the lake.) This, proud Knight, for thine. 1 Herman. —I'll not contend with nn unweaponcd hand, Prod at the plough, in fellowship with herds. Thou well may'st boast of strength. But we sltall meet Vassal, aye, meet on other terms than these. (springs into the boat and disappears) Erne —Yes, we thall meet, but not when thou shalt summon. Where shall I guide thee, Lady ? Each wild path The mountaineer's accustomed steps can trace. Constance. —Yonder the towers of Werdenherg ascend — Behold the mistress of those fated walls, Erni. —Constance of Werdenherg? Oh! blest the hour, That gave such glory to my youthful arm. ! Constance. —(drawing from her finger a glittering ring) This gem upon its brilliant surface bears • The name and emblem of our ancient house, The honor of that ancient house, through thee Is still undimncd and pure —Receive this ring; And by this sacred pledge, each free-horn Swiss Shall find a brother’s place in Constance’ heart. [to BE CON-TINTED.] Impotent Threats. —One Bissel, of Illinois, threatens the South with three dozen Regiments of “Suckers,” if we % E ®P_ # a i a @i*Bi mm . do not submit-to Northern aggression ! How vain is such a tfireat, may he learned from the fact, that it took one whole regiment of such suckers. (Col. Baker’s.) during the late Mexican war, to quell a row in one company of Georgia Vol untoers, (the Irish Greens,) on the Rio Grande river ? W hew . what a licking these Seekers would get, if they ever j home on so foolish an errand ! £i)f (Sfortjift Citizen. 1.. F. W. A\DKLWS, Editor. MACON, GA. MARCH 23, 1850. Afloat! Afloat! After being high and dry, for some weeks, upon the sand banks oi Cape Disappointment, our newly constructed and neatly rigged barque >’ Citizen” lias this day got afloat iu the full tide of Experiment Bay, with all sails set and rich cargo on board, on her first weekly trip coastwise along the shores of the good old Commonwealth of Georgia! The Commoder’s flag is at the mast head, and those who know anv tiling of his late five year’s cruise in the waters of Chattahooche, will not need to be informed, that INDEPENDENCE is the watch void w hich is inscribed upon its folds and under which he will continue to cruise, in all his future weekly or annual voyages in the j .articular southern latitude embraced in his Chart. It will therefore be superfluous, for him. on the present oc casion. to renew his protestations of loyalty to the reigning sovereignty of the republic— the people —or to make any spe cial pledges of his continued devotion to their interests. To the past he would point as an index to the future, only promis ing that all that his experience tact and skill in this species of Navigation can accomplish, will be done to add to the happi ness and augment the pleasure of those who may entrust them selves to his Companionship, for a longer or shorter cycle of time. To all quicksands and shoals he will give a wide berth, and as far as possible, avoid fogs and dead calms , prefer ing a somewhat lively and rollicking progression, under a clear sky, even though the atmosphere should be keen and piercing, to the stagnation and ennui of mill-pond dullness. That propitious gales will always waft his barque onward in its course, it would be in vain to hope. He trusts, however that as lull a measure of prosperity awaits him as he deserves, and that, at the close of his voyage, there .will be none in his com panionship, who will regret the trips they have made under his flag, or fail, long after, to cherish a pleasing reminiscence of the same, as green spots on the waste places of ‘Memory. With this brief Proclamation to his friends and the public, and a general invitation to all hands to come aboard, the Com mandant heaves anchor and spreads his canvass to the breeze, “ Gon save the Commonwealth J” SPECIMEN WIHBER. i The present “N timber of the “ Georgia Citizen” will be sent v ’ a L ee-will ottering v, man y of the inhabitants of Macon and “unity, witli a view to ‘Mist them, generally, in an enterprise hav.irf.f or o ne of its chief greets the welfare of the City and the Stoy. It, on sheet is deemed worthy of their eonidenec and support, the- wi |i please signify the same by sending n their names at their coqjest convenience, without waiting to be called on for their as it is contrary to our notions of pi .priety and feelings of to seek to gain ! rat by importunity which, to be amu>^,] p should flow from avo untary appreciation of our 1 b >rs. y second No. will not therefore be sent, unless in the call for its regular visitation. In like manner, we shall send aoopy of this va _ nous persons abroad merely to show tL> m the style and acter of the paper, and with the like view oc interesting tlie\ in its support. These copies need not be returned to the of- ‘ flee 1311. W the apprehension that wo aim, by stealth, to secure unwilling patrons, as the custom ; Our object being simply te give all an opportunity to take the paper; not to entrap them into it, by any trick or indirection. In proof of this, see our terms, which require a cash remittance to > tisure attention to any orders we may receive for the “ Citizen,’* except in cases where the parties are known to the publisher, ir responsible reference be given. To. CormpoiidoMts. £3lF’Cato , s Second Letter received, but too late for N. i. Let him not falter in well doing. UpSTThe offer of W. C. 11. is accepted, without reservation. We shall be iuippy to enlist his pen for our columns, on terms so favorable to us. fW Will not S. T. J. try his hand at the Epistolary style of writing? We think it would suit bis genius first rate. Let him send us an “inkling” of that character, as a specimen of what can be done. Supplied. In answer to many inquiries from journeymen printers seeking employment at this office, we have to give no tice, that we are supplied with all the assistance needed at present. Acknowledgments. Our thanks are specially due to our brethren of the Macon Tress, for the courtesy they have one and all shown us, since our arrival in the city, and for numer ous kindly offices rendered, by which we have been essentially aided in getting under way. We shall stand ready to recipro cate all such favors in spirit and in deed. Our Correspondence. The reader will please give all possible indulgence to any eccentricities of which out* corres pondents may be guilty, iu their intercourse with the “ Georgia Citizen.” Some of them are novices in their vocation, and may not always temper the wind to the shorn victim. We would ltave them speak as freemen should, on all topics of pub lic interest —'boldly and plainly—but always truthfully and without malice. And so ioug as they will keep within this rule, though they may express sentiments which are not in unison with our own, we shullynot feel at liberty to expunge the record or mutilate the correspondence. Mns. llentz’s Poem. —We invite attention to the beauti ful Drama of this accomplished Lady, which is commenced in our paper to-day. There arc passages of great newer and beauty in it, which the reader of ordinary literary acumen cannot fail to observe and appreciate. The Nashville Convention. Were we to give our “first impressions” touching the proposed Convention at Nashville, next June, wc should %ay “hands off, gentlemen,” “touch not the unclean thing.” In this notion we may be wrong, but if we are, it is an error of the head and not of the heart whose every pulsation is that of strong, undying attachment to the South and her Institutions. We readily admit that the people of the Southern portion of the Union have great and pressing cause for alarm, on account of the progressive encroachment of Northern fanaticism upon our rights and privileges under the Constitution, and that “ now is the accepted time” for the settlement of a question so threatening to the safely, peace and honor of the country. But, we do not sec what good can come | of the Nashville Convention, composed as it will be to, a great j extent, of young and ardent politicians, on whose heads the ’ wisdom sound experience hjs not scattered its blossoms of | s-l U-. rv hr. T ’ the grave i-e.'.ator- (f the nation ar.d the able } Representatives in Congress, cannot devise a plan for the satis -1 factory adjustment of this momentous question, how can it be expected, that a promiscuous assemblage like that which will meet at Nashville can even approximate to so desirable a con summation. Besides the inability of such a convention to ac- I com pi i.‘-li any useful purpose, from lack of authority to act for i the people and frflfci lack of wisdom to devise proper measures of relief in the emergency upon us, what guaranties have we, that there will be the necessary unanimity in council to ef fect results of magnitude and worthy of the great occasion ? It is almost impossible to hope for such unanimity as to the j modes of redress and the ways and means of carrying out i the ostensible objects of the Convention. The assemblage | will doubtless agree on one thing, that is, in the necessity of stopping northern encroachments, but that is all, we fear that can be done. Witness the lack of union among the South ern Members of Congress upon the famous “ Address” of last Session! Witness, too, the differences, and strifes be tween such men its Clay and Calhoun, both Southern men, on this very question of slavery ! And, lastly, witnesss the crimination and recrimination, even at this moment, between the Whig and Democratic presses of Georgia as to the same topic! How these yet hostile parties, or their representatives, con meet at Nashville, and harmoniously agree upon mca- sures of public good we cannot divine. It cannot bo done! That day of political milkman: when the Lion of party sliall fie down in peace with the Lamb it has ever aimed to destroy, has not yet arrived. What then ! it may be asked of us. will you oppose the Nashville Convention and its objeets ? Most certainly tve shall not do neither, with our present knowledge or lack of knowledge of the purposes and aims of thai body. W e shall not strike, at random or in the dark. Nor would we throw a straw in the way of such Convention, if Congress fails to settle the question before the period of its meeting, provided we do not, ere that time, smell Treason in the wind so foul, that its offence cries out to heaven, and de mands of every patriot all Ids zeal for the crushing of the monster! In the mean time, we would recommend moderation to those who are most active in beating up recruits for the Con vention. Let there no be denunciation, no inflammatory ap peals, no unjust insinuations indulged in, by one portion of the press towards another. Let ns look at things, camly and phi losophically. One cool man is to be dreaded more than ten blusterers. If we would teach the North that we are earnest in our opposition to their encroachments, let us not commit our cause to the keeping either of bloody “ hot-spurs” or broken-down politicians, who seek their self-aggrandizement rather than the glory and safety of the South. Above all, let us all school ourselves to the necessity cf union and har mony in the solemn crisis which is impending over our wide spread Republic. I hen, should it ever become our impera tive duty to strike for our altars and our firesides, we can go into the contest, with the assurance that the “ God of Battles” will be our shield and defence, and will give victory accord ing to tile right. A Sample. —Cotton planters, who would like to improve their staple in the ginning process, so as to make it bring half a cent to a cent more, per pound, than ordinarily, can learn howto do it, by calling at this office. We have a sample of cotton on hand to verify the fact, which we will take pleasure in showing to those curious in such matters. The knights of the Gimblet who have seen it say that the word beautiful, in the positive, will not give the precise idea of the superior qual ity of this Muscogee county cotton, as it came from a gin which Israel F. Brown, (of the firm of E. T. Taylor & Cos., of Co luinbus.) had under his ingenious hand, for repair. A Graphic Ticture. The Letter from California in our paper, to-day, is from the pen of a worthy and well known citizen of Columbus, Ga., whose description of the toils and privations of a California ‘liner’slife is simply, as we nu>i>4, a transoii-ntof his owe t>>ttci experience in that far offland. A more graphic picture is Seldom presented. Let those having the “gold fever,” “read, mark and inwardly digest” the les son ho imparts, before leaving home and its endearments on such a wild goose chase, after bidden treasure. We have an other letter on hand from the same friend, of Uvo months later date, which we are compelled to lay over, till next week. Religious Discussion. The Rev. Dr. Lovick Tierce, (Methodist) of Columbus, and the Rev. C. F. R. Shehane, (1 niversalist) ot Alabama, met in Debate of the theological questions which divide these denominations, at Americus, Ga., on Thursday last. We are informed that there were a thou sand people, from Sumpter and adjacent counties, in attendance upon the discussion, which lasted until Saturday, if not longer ! Dr. Tierce chose Mr. N. Robinson as his Moderator, and Mr. Shehane selected Maj. M. B. Pickett, as his, —-these choosing Mr. Mcßcan as the umpire. “On Thursday morning Mr. S. opeoed tile debate iu a speech of two hours long. Dr. T. fol lowed in the afternoon, in reply, for the same space of time. On hriday Mr. S. again opened and alternated with Dr. P. in speeches of an hour each. On Saturday Mr. S. again ope ned the debate in an hour’s speech, to which Dr. P. was replying when our informant left. ” Os course, it would l>e improper for us to express an opin , of merits of this debate Both disputants are superior ft JV BpftCtive denominations, and doubtless acquitt- and W *■. to tlie satisfaction of their respective friends. ’ 1 lto guess, however, that when Dr. T. engaged to p.,, „ , , who ts known in Alabama as the “ walking Bible,” he lmd i•. , . . , , ° , *'te as muen on Ins hands as he could well get tl, ...S* w,th, Os y b , foro bteoktol , Thc oak, we understand, ~u bc pobWMd a capable rtenngrnpher having been present foi u. e ■ , 1 ments in full h ° purr> ° se ° f r^orial ” the ar - u ’ Lanier House -This splendn llotel u now so near eom _ kpbon, as to justify the belief that i WiII be for the b _ “ft accommodation by the first of Ma Thc dimensions of arc as follows: Front, 1^_ 2 fcet . (half ‘w™ 7 StoneS hifth ’ the basement U-situf OUn ' 1 a “ COUtainin - ,J ” rooms ’ The whole is in, , 1 ”P with trumpets, Telegraphic In<fa, tol . , other modern of tot 2hotel, t'kr f. MI.\C Lamer, wu L.n.cvn by the travelling public, as , u tenttve and capable t wiUßte racut and gtvo undo attention to the accommodatiSl ot Ins guests, whose nau, , , . „„ . , v . ‘ ve trust, will be region. There are two Dm,ng Rooms in v„ Hotel) one 40 feet . 9( ;mJ the other 40 by 70; aftbrdh, , , . . . ’ • ample room for dining 300 persons at one sitting. Washington Hall.—From persv, , , , , L .. , , . , , ,’d knowledge we are entitled to speak in the most flattering . . , ~ , , . , et truthful terms of the excellent management ol this horn. . . . at at x m a™ > u the hands of Messrs. Meara and Rogers. These gentK , , n . „ i . yen understand their vocation well, and are attracting custon , A . /ft A m T J- IT* b y scores, from every part of the country. The Ladies L... u . nn ,., . under the superintendence of the accomplished la, yp. Meara, by whom every attention is paid to the eomfoi re bor lady guests. The table is well supplied with “flesh,fish, ii d fowl” say nothing of the other accompaniments which con stitute a rich and bountiful provision for the gratification ot even Epicurean taste or gastronomic fastidiousness. In short, the Ilall is a comfortable place for a weary and hungry trax - dller to tarry for the purposes of rest and refreshment. He might, with all the ease in the world, “go further and fare worse.” New Power Press. —The N. Y. Scientific American of the 9th inst. contains an illustrated description of the new Power Press invented by .Mr. A. I). Brown, of Clinton, Ga, and patented a short time ago. It is called “Browns Eccen tric Progressive Power Press.” and “is calculated for Cotton, Hay, Hemp, Tobacco, &c., by horse power, and, by using a wheel and pinion, will answer admirably for pressing any other article where great pressure is required in a small space.” As soon as the necessary cuts are received from New York we will transfer to our columns a full description of this important invention, for the benefit of the planting in terest its well as in honor of a worthy citizen of Georgia, to whom we wish abundant recompense of reward for inventive gunius usefully employed. Door Plates. —A new and beautiful Door Plate made of a combination of metals andwhich lias the appearance of pure silver , are now being manufactured by Messrs. Moore & Al ley, of Columbus, Ga., to order. The superiority of these Door Plates over plated or Brass articles, consists in the dura bility of the brilliant silvery color of which they are suscepti ble. The ent>n plate being of *he sime material, no cleansing of it can efface its permanent polish. Tiie article is patented by a brother of Mr. Moore in the State of N. York, but the lat ter has the right to manufacture and vend it in the South. A specimen plate, with the style of lettering, can be seen at this office, where orders will be received for the same. Our Book Table. “TheMestico or the M ar-path and its incident*,” is the title of an Original Nouvellateor Story, from the pen of W. C. Hodges, Esq ,of Columbus, Ga., which the author has obligingly forwarded to us. It is a “ story of the Creek Indi an disturbances of 1836,” and details, with thrilling interest, many of the well-kown incidents of the hist bloody strife with that Indian tribe on the western border of this State. The re nowned Jim He ary is the hero of the tale, and his character is delineated with the pen of a “ready writer.” The citizens of Macon and vicinity, who are desirous of encouraging native talent in the walks of literature, as well as refreshing them selves with a pleasant reminiscence of interesting liistorical events that occurred, a few years since, at our own doors, can be gratified by calling at this office, where a supply of the w'ork will be kept for sale. It can be had also at the Book stores— price 35 cents. We are indebted to the talented young author for the original sketch of “ Lover’s Leap,” which will be found on our first page. Reel Foot. Those of our western friends who may know of persons afflicted with this deformity, will be doing them a service, by directing attention to the card of Professor James Weaver, M. D.,of Memphis,Teun., which may be found in our advertising columns to-day. Dr. W. is a surgeon of ac knowledged skill and eminence, as we can testify from personal i observation. r l he School-Fellow. Wc are indebted to TV*. C. Richards, tsq., Editor of the Charleston Weekly Gazette, for a copy of this admirable Monthly. It is just tlie tiling for Boys and Girls, and should be found in every family where there are juveniles. W To Mr. R. we are also under obligation for a copy of an Address, delivered by t x-Gov. Ilammond, before the late An nual Meeting of the South Carolina Institute, at Charleston. W e-find much valuable information in this Address on the sub ject of Manufactures, Ac., in the South, of which we shall, hereafter, avail ourselves. On our last |>age will be found an extract that bears upon the mooted question of instructing ne groes in the Mechanic Arts. Mr. H. is opposed to the policy, and gives cogent reasons for the opinions he entertains upon the subject. Richard sW eeklv Gazette. Tlie name of tliis popular miscellany is shortly to be changed to that of the “ Southern Literary Gazette,” under which title anew volume will be commenced, with unsurpassed attractions in matter and man ner, either North or South. Sosays Mr. R., and we doubt not, h’ will make goi*d all his promises on the subject. Richards & M alker, Publishers—W. C. Richards, Editor, assisted by D. H. Jaques. Price, $2 jier annum. I_ ■ll—ll EDITOR’S CARD. To enable us to complete our me chanical arrangements and remove into the building prepared for our Office purposes, as well as to give time lor a return of subscriptions, we shall not is sue the second number of the “Citizen” until Thursday of week after next, April 4th. ” thjeT a ltajfl Married, on the 20th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Ford, James M. Legare, Ksq., of Aiken, S. C. to Miss Anne C. Andrews daughter of the late John b. Andrews, of Augusta. On Tuesday the 19th inst., by Foster Bltdget, Jr., Esq., Mr. David Hopkins and Miss Emeline Darby, both of Au gusta. In Henry county, on the 11th instant, by Thomas D. Weems, Esq., Mr. William E. Pickett to Miss Nancy Moore, all of Henry county. In Columbia, S. C.,on Tuesday, the 12th instant, Mr. P, W. Fuller, formerly of Meriwether county, Ga., to Miss Ma ry Jane Madrey, of Columbia. OR THE WAR-PATH AND ITS INCIDENTS. A Story of tlie Creek Indian Disturban ces of 1130. BY AY. C. HODGES. A supply of this new and interesting novel by a talented young gentleman of Columbus, Ga. has been received and will be kept for sale (Wholesale and Retail) at this office.— Also at the Book Stores. Persons at a distance will have three copies sent by mail or otherwise, on receipt of sl. Sin gle copies, 40 cents. Macon, March 21, iBSO. 1 ts Win. K. cIGRAFFENREI£>, Attorney & Counsellor at law. MACON, GA. IW OFFICE MULBERRY STEET, NEARLY OPPOSITE WASHINGTON BALL. March 21,1850. 1 ]y BilM. ‘T'IIE SUBSCRIBER has constantly on -I- hand a large and well selected assort haiv, itlcdiral, School & BOOKS. BLANK BOOKS of all kinds; Stationary in any quantifies, for the common purposes and pursuits of the times, as well as for Legal, and l'°ve “doings.” GOLD PENS in profusion from one to a dozen dol lars. selected to suit any hand, and “match any pile.” BONNER’S MAPS, Large and Small; Traveller’s Guides through the States,and e to the I,and of Ophier, (.via Major Noahs’ last crotchet.) Loring’s at’ A GLOBES, with ali the well authenticated routes laid down, ex .ta*en by tlie ships of Tarsbish; together with other objects ot 1 ohte Literature, Legal Learning, and Refined Luxury, 100 nuinei ous to mersion ; all! of which he is extremely anxious his customers should becon* possessed of, in the ■'usual-way:'’ „ JOSEPH M. BOARDMAN. March, 21, 185 b. j_ tf HOFSiB SERVANT, WAXTEJDb A good cook, IV asher and Ironer; Also a child’s nurse, wanted immediately. Apply at tliis office. March 21, 1850. ISfif flSqf 1 Hit t! rn EGHEL THE undersigned have just completed their SPLEjp)]]) NEW’ STABLE on the corner of Mulberry and T Streets, nearly opposite the Floyd House, where they keep on | hand safe and well broke horses and every variety of Conveyance for the accommodation of their friends and the public. Single Horses and Drovers will be attended to with the ut moot vxvi*h terms. As the Proprietors have but ONE STABL E,and can therefore give their per sonal attention to their business, they feel confident of being able to give universal satisfaction. Bodrd of Horse 75 cents per day. T. M. MASON, March 21,1850. WILLIAM DIBBLE. Wmrnsam THE SUBSCRIBER has just received an extensive assortment of the above article, -embracing a great variety of prices and patterns more particularly the chea|er kinds, which will be found the prettiest and least expensive finish. es|tecially for parlours; Borderings to match each style of course. Persons in pursuit of the article will do well to call as prices are extremely low and no charge for looking. JOSEPH M. BOARDMAN. March, 21, 1850. I—ts M JL C O K Candy Manufactory. THE Subscriber still continues to manufacture CANDY of every variety, next door below Ross & Co's, on Cotton Avenue. Hav increased my facilities and obtained additional Tools, I am now prepar ed to put up to order, CANDIES, of any variety, and warranted equal to any manufactured in the South. I also manufacture a superior ar ticle of Lemon and other SYRUPS, CORDIALS, PRESERVES, fcc. All my articles are well packed, delivered at any point in this City and warranted to give satisfaction. H. C. FREEMAN, Agent. March, 21, 1850. I —ts THE GEORGIA MARBLE Manufacturing Company. THE interest ofG. Roberts in the above company has passed into the hands of John O. Rankin and the eonqiany of Simons, Hur lick & Vaughn into the hands of Win. Hurlick—who has associated himself with Atkinson k Rankin ofthe Georgia Marble Manufartnring Cos. The business will hereafter lie carried on by Atkinson, Rankin &. Hurlick. All debts due the concern and liabilities against the same since the first of June will lie settled by them. We are prepared to do an extensive business ; our marble is excel lent—aud we are determined to offer work at prices which will keep all Nonhem marble from the state. Examine our marble and prices. i Our work is ail done at the mills. Address. ATKISON, RANKIN fc HURLICK. I Narnageville. Cherokee *O. tie#. Second Sale of Lots IN THE TOWN OF OGLETHORPE. \ 8 numerous applications have been made to the Subscriber to “ purchase Lot* in the town of Oglethorpe, at private sale, in order tc supply the ileiaand, and give all who wish to buy, a chance for the most desirable Lots, he has determined to hare A SECOND FUBLJC 5- ALE, which will take place on .he wm ©At m saxOT, Coiumeming at 10 O’clock, A. M. OTTHE LOCATION of A DEPOT AT OGLETHORPE, is now sea tied beyond Dispute! In regard to the Completion of the Road, the Board of Directors, in their late Report to the Stockholders, on the 14th ult. say, they are “aware of the importance to the Company and the Pub ■ic of having the Road in operation to that point in tun? for the tnm#- i>ortation of the next Cotton Crop, and will use all reasonable means to accomplish that object.’ All who wish to prepare for the. Business of the Ensuing SaSaOUv will do well to purchase Lou at this Sale. TWO STEAM SAW MILLS, one to run three single and a gang of ten saws, and the other two single saws, will soon be ia operation in the vicinity of the place. One-fourth cash, and the remainder in two equal instalments, one payable Jan. 1, 1651, and the other Jan. 1852. E. G. CABimgS. March, 21, 1650. i *t ||SHATS, CAPsV & Straw Goods. TV E have now on hand, and are receiving weekly direct from oar * T own Manufactory 181, Water St. N. York the Latest Spring Style of HATS, which will be sold whole Sale and retail for Cash, or good credit. BELDEN St 00. Macon, March 21,1850. l ts Oi-IU LUU; Iron and Bran. FOl'.inßY AND MACHINE SHOP. THE Ocmulgee Foundry has been enlarged and furnished with a new and superior stock of tools, which will enable the subscriber to furnish work at the shortest notice, in his line, of a superior char acter, and at prices as low as can be furnished elsewhere. The atten tion of Milwrights and Machinists is earnestly requested to examine this establishment. lam prepared to furnish ST2 SSL 31T5-HT3S, from 1 to 60 horse power, for saw mills or other purposes; Screw Cuttings from 1 inch diameter to 2 feet, 10 feet king; Gear Cuttings; Turning in all its branches; Finishing of ali kinds of Machinery, IN THE FOUNDRY we are prepared to furnish ah kinds of Castings of Iron nr Braai; Mid Gear of all kinds, of the most approved patterns; Bevel, Face and Spur Gear ; Cast-Iron Wi ater Wheels; Gin Gear of all pattern*, and Biz to suit; Cotton Gin work; Press Pulleys; Hand Railings, Fire-proof Doors ane windows. Cemetry Railing, Gudgeons, Inks, Mill Spindles— in fact, work of any description that is done in an establishment of the kind. Persons interested in the business are repuested to examine thh, concern - CHAR. P. LEVY’. Osmuigcc Foundry, let St. Moic Micon Sr Western Railroad. 1 -if mmmiw asKsisnaa Os. Macon, Georgia. GRAND LODGE OF GA., A. Y. MASONS. Officers.—Wm. C. Dawson. M.VV. Grand Master • J<vh„ IX C. M. iti a. I- Roddy. u. G. M. ’id District; James F. Cooper, D. G. M. 3d District; W. 8. Rockwell, D. G. M.4th District A. A. Colliding, S. G. Warden; Wm. K. Rrtchen, J. G. W.; Simri Rose, Grand Secretary; Joseph E. Wells, Grand Treasurer; Leroi Pa tillo, ri. G. Deacon; L. C. Simpt-on, J. G. D.; Rev. J. C. Grand Chaplain ; Wm. B. Bower, Grand Marshal; Wm. F. Brooks, J. C. Johnston andC. E. F. W.Campbell, Grand Stewards; D. E. Boi ler, Grand Pursuivant; Thos. B. Daniel, Grand Tyler. Meets annually in Macon on the last Tuesday of October. WASHINGTON COUNCIL, NO. 6. Officers.—J. F„ Wells. T. J. G. M.; J. B. Stow, H. H. TANARUS.; J. H. Morgan, J. H. A.; G. S. Obear, S.G.; G. J. Davis, P. C.; 8. Rose, Re corder ; G. McDonald, M. E.; A. G. Butts, Steward; Thos. A. Harris, Sentinel. Meet North Comer of Mulberry and 2d sts. every 4th Monday night. CONSTANTINE CH APTER. NO. 4. Officxrs.—John B. Stow, M. E.H. P.; J. H. Morgan, E. K.; J. M. Bivins, E. S.; A. G. Butts, C. II.; O. F. Adam*. P. S.; Geo. Jop.es, R. A. C.; S. Rose, M. 3 V.; T. L. Holt, M. 2 V.; J. H. Gillie, M. 1 V.; J. E. Wells, Secretary; G. McDonald, Treas.; Rev. W. IL Ellison, Chaplain; Thos. A. Harris, SentineL Meets 2d Monday night of eaPh month. MACON LODGE, NO. 5. Officers.—J. E. Wells, W. M.; Geo. S. Oheur, 8. W.; John H. Mor gan, J. W.; W.S. Williford, Treasurer; Siinn Rose, Secretary; R. B. Lester, S. D.; I. V. Green, J. D.; T. A. Harris, Tyler. Meets Ist and 3d Monday evenings, from Sept, to April; from April to Sept, on the Ist Monday. grasp stave encampwsht, D y., y* Officbrs. —C. Catlin, M. W. Grand Patriarch ; E. Trice, M. E. C. High Priest; P. G. Thomas, R. W. G. 8. Wa r den; H. P. Weaeott, R W. G. J. Warden; W. M. Morten, IL W. G. Scribe, E. C. Grannies, R. W. G. Treasurer; Geo. Patten, IL W. Rep. to U. 8. OCfIiLGEE EIICAMPnEMT, IfO. 9. A. F. C. Hodgkins C. P.; E. C. Sherwood, M. E. 11. F.; Scnbe; E. C. Giannm, .-m,,, G . Douglass, J. W.; Geo. Patten, Meets Ist and 3d Monday nignn* FRANKUnr ISO. Officers. —YVm. Dibble, C. P.; Jas. A. Knight, H. P.; J. T. Jau *te-er, s. W.; Lott Maulsby, J. W.; J.L. Jones, Treasurer; W. • gcribe. Reg'ar meetings, 2d and 4th Tuesdays of each month. FRANKLIN lodge, no. 2. Officers. —l >omas T. Stubbs, P. G. ;David Tousey, N. G.; Worthington, V. ■ John L. Jones, TANARUS.; George W. Tairas* e, R.B.J Edwin Ives, P. 8. ; Ji[ 3. Gritfin, O. G.; J. P. Shiver, LG. Time of meeting, TU rs day night. TRUSTEES. T. P. Stubbs, James W n Valkinburg, James A. Nnight. Number of members, - 143 Funds of the Lodge, - $4,00* UNITED-BROTHER’S LODGE, NO. 5. Officers. —Charles G. Douglass, N. G.; E. C. Sherwood, ▼. G. Geo. Patten, P. S.; Sloan, R. S.; £. C. Grannies, Treasurer. Meets every Wednesday night. • MECHANICS’ SOCIETY OF MACOM. Offcers. —Robt. Fii.dley, President; Charles G. Douglass, Ist V. Pg W. O. Hurt, 2d V. P.; David Toucey, Secretary; A.F. Sherwood, Treasurer; Semri Rose, Librarian. Mjets Ist Saturday night of each month at Council Chamber. SONS OF TEMPERANCE. OFFICERS OF THE ORAM, STATE PIVISiCS. Hon. J. J. Floyd, Covington, G. W. P.; P. A. Lawten. Griffin, G.; W. A.; W. S. Williford. Macon, G.S.; E.C.Gianni'*,Macon. G.T> Ttaos. Flewellen. Thomaston, G. C.; Jdhn W. Burke, OaamMa, G. 8, Rev. A. Means, Oxford, G. C. TO.HOCHICHI DIVISION, WO. 1. Officers. —D.C. Hodgkins, W.P.; C,B. Putnam, W. A,; P. A. Strobe 1, R. S.; J. W, Benson, F. 8.; J.G.Rogers, TANARUS.; B. A. Wises C. J. Me Naught, A C.; T J. Morgan, I. 8.; Joel Griffin, 0.8. Meets every Monday night. Macon Section, Cadets of Temperance. Omckßs. —W. Cotton, W. A.; Gen. Freeman, V. A.; Edward Holmes, 8,; W. H.Ross, A.S.; John Holmes,T.; Henry Edison, A. TANARUS.; Francis Ellion, G.; Rogers, U.} Wm.ttolt.W.jttsmy Ffc*. A. W.;. R.'Saulrtmry, W. P.