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Newspaper Page Textand order, and of every defender of the legal and consti tutional freedom of the press. We shall await the develope tni>nts whic h time may make, and form our future opinion on the facts as they may be brought to light. Wc have no par ticular fc*r of moboeracy, and if we find that the movement b our neighboring city originated in a determination to gag eotemporan - on account of his political opinions, we shall denounce that movement as it will deserve. ” The “Herald” ofNotasulga, (Ala.) thus speaks:— in Macon, Ga.” ’„ p r L. F. W. Andrews, editor of the Georgia Citizen , Macon, (05.,) has Lately been the innocent subject of one of the most diabolical conspiracies that has ever disgraced the h'iosls °f Southern history. The pretext for this hollow hearted crusade, was a paragraph in a letter from Atlanta, finned “Gabriel,” which appeared in a late ‘Citizen,’ contain ing an impolitic expression on the slave question. This at ouce fired the malice of Dr. A.’s enemies, the result of which was an indignation meeting—demanding of Dr. A. to give the iigmeof the author of said letter, and to cease publishing his •Georgia Citizen’ in Macon, on the ground of his Abolition- I ism! In an extra from the ‘Citizen’ press, now before us, the Dr. defends himself from the slanderous imputation in a mas- 1 terly manner, and appeals to the State authorities for redress, i ’ ]le is a native of North Carolina, was brought up in Ken tucky, is a slaveholder, and for the las. fifteen years has resid ed in the South, during which time he has probably written more against Abolitionism than any editor in Ga. If Dr. A. has in any manner violated the laws of his coun try, let him be summoned before the proper tribunal; but for the Aonor of the South, and Georgia in particular, wc hope tho riotous spirit will at once be quelled. The enemies of Dr. A. know that they have not enough mental calibre to put him Jwwn, honce they imitate brute force. ” The Knoxville, (Tcnn.) Register, after copying a garbled and salsa account of the affair from the Atlanta Intelligencer, ; / camrncuts as follows : “ We notice that other papers in that State are threatened ‘ with the samo nummary punishment. We hope for the hon ’ or of Georgia, that no further demonstrations of the kind will b made. This is, indeed, a deplorable state of affairs, and is but a natural consequence of the undue excitement that has ! horn brought about of late by the enemies of the union and ; oertain friends of the Southern Convention. Unless men of and influence) step forward to control affairs in the channel, we may look for the enactment of disgraceful i seenss by those who disregard law and order. ” From the Griffin Whig, Sept. sth. “Mob Law.” “ Asa part of the history of the times, it appears requi site that wo should notico some of the incidents connected with the mob excitement recently sprung up in Macon, in ref- j ere nee to some sentiments published in the Georgia Citizen ‘ “ Tbs greatest offence seems to have been given by the : communication of “Gabriel, from Atlanta. Gabriel is of sgr, and can for himself, which he has done in the last Atlanta Incllig? steer. “Our chief object in referring to this matter, is to call the attention of the people to the evident object, and aim of the agitators. The principal leaders of them desire a dissolu tion of the Union, and in order to effect this, every stratagem device and mauccveur that can be resorted to,toenkindle excite ment and discontent, in the minds of the people, is readily . seized upon. For this purpose they commenced soon after the adjournment of the Nashville Conven iion, to cal! meet ings in the various counties of this State, and at these meet ings, the most inflammatory and exciting language possible was used, and after holding meetings in most of the counties, the j grand scheme of holding a Mass Convention at Macon was j suggested. This was seized upon by the leaders and drum- j mors with alacrity and delight; for by it they thought to get j up .meh an enthusiasm among the people as to enable them Vo carry tilings their own way as if by storm. The time for j the meeting of the great Mass Convention at length arrived, j f- id the paucity of members in attendance, beyond all doubt, ! operated very powerfully on the minds of the originators of the scheme. They felt chagrined axd disappointed. They <wtr that in all reasonable probability their 36 30 or fight poli- ! er was not likely to meet with the favor of the people U:;y ! had supposed it would. Under this smart of disappointment I together with the heated feelings produced by the inflammatory •peeclic* of the orators at the Mass meeting, they were not in condition to receive, in good nature, the severe rebuke they j had poured upon them in the editorial of the “ Citizen ” that was published about the close of their labors, and as it were right nndcr their noses. A Moa-ocratic excitement was the I consequence; and as they could not find nothing in the edi torial to hang hopes upon, to sustain themselves, (though it was really the thing that hurt them,) and the Gabriel letter i presenting a clause that they thought would do, they conclu- i dod to make one more desperate effort to carry their point by : attacking the press that had opposed them. For this purpose the meeting was called; and from other circumstances which j have been developed, we have but little doubt tliat the inten- , lion was to put down by force every paper in the State that i opposed their views. As an evidence of this fact we need on- ! ly refer to a letter written by one of the mob to the Augusta | Constitutionalist , dated Macon August 25th, ISSO, in which j the writer after stating what the mob meeting had done with | respect to the Li Citizen concludes as follows ; 11 ‘The paper is stopped, but is said lie will conic out with a j hand bill. There are other abolition prints in this State that merit and should receive the same treatment.’ ” M This short quotation shows beyond doubt, what were the •views and intentions of the mob; and it shows too, that the mob in Macon was considered by the actors in it, as an ex ample to be followed by similar assemblages in other places, I wherever a paper might be published that opposed their pol icy of disunion. We need not ask what was meant by the term “‘other abolition prints.” The inference 13 conclusive ■that by that designation, the writer intended to include all the newspapers in the State that sustain the Union of the States, tnd oppose the platform of the Nashville convention. *“ Were it necessary, wc could here show to the mind of any unprejudiced man, that if there be any “abolition prints in Georgia, they are those that advocate a dissolution of the Union ; for it would not take a prophet or the son of a proph et, to foretell that a dissolution of the Union and the conse quent abrogation of the Constitution, would be the shortest *ad most certain method of abolishing slavery all over the country, that could possibly be devised, and those who advo* cute accession are in truth and fact the only real abolitionists among us. But this is so clear that it is only necessary to hint it and the people will fully understand it. “But the mob in Macon have failed of their design. The pper is not stopped, and as the precedent has proved abor <ve, we presume such another assemblage for similar purpo **l will hardly be attempted any where else. And we doubt not that those” in Macon who, under excitement, lent their aid to the accomplishment of an illegal end, by unlawful and nefarious means, will ere long rue the day that they followed the lead of 6uch evil spirits. Some that were in the meeting have already given an exposition of the impulse by which they ’cre led and disavow any evil intention. These may be ex cused, and doubtless will be, both by the public and the per •on against whose reputation and business they seemed to be ‘’fared. But those who were led by the real spirit of mob- V, have not only subjected themselves to the disapproba- W all lovers of law, order, and the constitution, but also to tfie penalties of the law against libel, which may be enforc against them at any time within four years, by the person htjured. And these are not all that have subjected themselves the penalties of the law. Those newspaper editors who have copied the proceedings of the Mob Meeting, with any *ords of approval , have rendered themselves liable, not only to a suit for damages at the instanoc of the editor of the Cit itm, but also to an indictment for libel on the criminal side the court. ” The Fort Gaines Enterprisse, after giving our explanation, c °mments as follows: “This, we think is sufficient to convince any one that the Editor of the “ Citizen' l has been grossly and unconstitution ■®y interfered with, and that those who have thus treated him ahould suff,. r the penalty of the law for disturbing a peaeea ble ‘titife n,’ in the pursuit of a lawful and honorable occu pation. ” are glad to see that the Editor disregarded the com mands of the committee, and on the Friday following, issued *“ ‘*her number of his paper,’ and we hope so long as he re _ ‘^ ns i nn °cntof the charge of Abolitionism be may contin l>J “ Hue * rt rejpardless of the acts of an infuriated mob. ” Brown’s Premium Press.— For the more spee dy introduction into general use, of this Press the enterprising Proprietor Mr. A. D. Brown, of Clinton has determined to reduce the price of a right for a machine, from S2O to $lO. Planters will do well to examine into the merits of this Press before putting up an inferior article. Application may be made to C. P. Levy of Macon, for the necessary‘irons. Mes senger and Telegraph are requested to’ notice the re duction in price. The Daily Mail South. -The arrangements for a mail, six times per week, from this place to Florida, will, we regret to learn, hardly go into operation, before the comple tion of the S. W. Rail Road to Oglethorpe. The expense is too great for the Contractor, for so short a period, unless the Department makes extra allowance. Census of Macon.— The population of Macon, proper is 5,952 of Vineville 850-total of Macon and immediate ■ vicinity, 7,416. Conner aud Taylor.-Capt. Conner having associ ated with him Mr. Wm. W. Taylor in the Ware House | busincss ’ at the old stand of Conner and Martin, they arc now prepared to receive consignments of produce from planters and others, on the most liberal terms, and with the strictest persona! attention to the interests and wants of their custo mers. W o can pledge ourselves that there is no mistake in this assurance in behalf of the new concern of Conner and Taylor. Jenny Lind.—This celebrated Sweedish Night engale has arrived at New York and turned the heads of the whole population. A crowd of 20,000 per sons assent bled to greet her on landing and every at tention since has been bestowed on her, surpassing even that which the loyal subjects of Queen Victoria are accustomed to pay to her Majesty. Jenny recei ves all this extraordinary manifestation of respect and admiration, with becoming modesty. She will sing at Castle Garden until the Hall being erected for her ,is finished. At an auction sale of Tickets to the first Concert the choice of seats sold for $225, Mr. Gennin, a fashionable Ilatter being the purcha ser. Other tickets sold from S2OO down to $lO. — liie first concert, it is thought will yield $30,000 ! The lowest price “will be $3. DOOIUCd. I lie Representative in Congress from the 2nd district, is a doomed man. The Columbus “ Times” has stab ! bed him under the fifth rib, because he would not vote against the appropriation bill in the House, with a view to stop the wheels of government. Judge W elborndeserves credit for that vote and not censure, expressed or implied ! How much like a certain character spoken of in Holy writ is the political assas -8,11 lbc Times.’ “ Art thou in health, my brother,” is the ! trta cherous prelude to the thrust afmed at the vitals of the Representative. i Graham’s Magazine.-- -The October number of this j splendid monthly is on our table. The picture of the “Slave ot tiie Pacha ’ is one of the most exquisite engravings we have ever seen. The “ Plate of Fashion” is fine and the Way to Church”—a line engraving, beautiful. The typo graphy of this number is equal to any, and the Contributors are among the ablest writers of the Union. Address Geo. R. Graham, 131 Chesnut Street, Philadelphia. Price $3 per annum in advance—Two copies for $5. KMMMmnsn HE.R.K they came from ! —The disimionisls in Georgia | hwe suggested that a court of inquiry be established at the I riouth to ascertain who are managing the newspapers there which are friendly to the L nion, and “ where the editors were bom or educated, or both.” Our friend Andrews, of the Georgia Citizen, a strong advocate of slavery, but a hold, open handed Union man, says he was born up iiear old Buncombe County, N. C., though he sliould’nt be afraid to own himself a Yankee if it were true. The New Orleans / icayune says, *• V e can inform the ‘anxious’ that the most of us, editors, were not born at all. We generally came by ciiance, some were won in a raffle, some floated o.yu the river on a ’flank, and SCSI© came from nowhere in ’ i UCUiar, As to education, ts Air. Toots says, “ that’s of no consequence whatever, not the slightest.” Wo copy the foregoing from the Manchester N. H. Demo- erat, an able weekly paper, edited by Mr. J. 11. Goodale, for i j several years Principal of the Wynnton Male Academy, near 1 : Columbus. This paragraph was written and published before any of the news of the mob against us could have reached the Editor, and hence, his statement, as to our soundness on the slavery question, is a conclusive proof that the mobocrats . havo deliberately and wilfully lied about us. The Way to do it. —lt is said that the New York market reports mention a general absence of South : ern Merchants from that city. Baltimore, it is thought will have a large increase of trade. This is the way to do it. Touch the pocket nerve of the fanatics and ! they soon cry “Peccavi ! Peccavi /” i ■ Dr. Webster. —The funeral of this man took place privately the same evening of the execution.— ■ Religious services were held at the house of the de ceased, by L>r. Walker, wnen the Undertaker remo- I .\ed the remains and deposited them in the Family Vault, at Mt. Auburn. More Champions —Judge Lott Warren of Ba ker 0. is out in the last Messenger, in favor of the Union. The lion. J. 11. Lumpkin is also doing bat tle in Cherokee, in the same good cause. State Road. —The Committee appointed by the Logis- i latere to examine and decide upon the claim of John D. Gray, & Cos., against the State of Georgia for extra work on the Tunnel, have decided to allow him $14,500 for extra work and SIO,OOO for the expenses—the interest upon the bonds claim ed by the engineer. The South Carolina Block .—Some Goth lias defaced the Block of sculptured stone sent by South Carolina, to be placed in the Washington Monument. The heads of the female figures of the Arms of the State were broken off, also the angel’s trumpet.— Workmen were set to repair the damage, by deepen ing the engraving. From the present state of feel ing in South Carolina against the Union, we are not disposed to think that the fire-eaters there would care much if the stone bad been utterly demolished. We hope, however, that the block will be duly re paired and placed in its appropriate niche, out of the | reach of Vandalism. Mob Law.— The Savannah News of the 9th instant, in ; commenting upon the disgraceful scenes enacted by the “ kill ! ers” of Philadelphia, has the following just reflection : “ Mob law, and a defiance of retributive justice, go hand in hand, leading to anarchy, worse than the most ill-advised and abso lute despotism.” The same paper, a few days back, expressed sentiments di rectly the reverse of this. Then it approved mob law in Macon | and now it condemns the same thing, afar oft', as leading to an- I archy & c! Don't let any body say what opinions the News entertained yesterday , until that paper of to-day has made its appearance! Augusta Constitutionalist, —We have just had : our attention called to a libellous article which was | sent from this place on the 25th August to the Ed itor of the Constitutionalist, and by him published in that paper. The number of the Constitutionalist, however, containing t v e libel , was withheld from us, and it was only through the New ork Tribune that we obtained sight of the slanderous epistle.— We have demanded the author of the same, with a view to the commencement of a legal action against him, If this is not granted, we shall hold the Edi tor of* tb ft Constitutionalist resoonsible for the pub lication,’ as well as take what ‘steps we may think proper to ‘carry the wiU . lnto necessary to invalidate the testimony 01 v . in the case, personally and otherwise. ssi isfsiiii si siis sr o E2F” The Georgia Citizen , “ the best abused paper of the day,’ though suspended for a while, has again made its ap pearance. It has not suffered much from the late “ demon stration, as the editor informs us that for the half-dozen sub scribers who left him, a hundred new one - h ive been added tJ his list. — Saeannah Republican. 9tli lest. There is one error in the above, which the Republican will please correct. The Citizen has not been “ suspended ” for a moment, though, for want of sufficient force, we were able to issue only a half sheet on the 30th ult., which was our regular day of publication. Misrepresentation.— The Alabama “ Atlas,” indul ges in the following diatribe against our Editorial career. ‘‘ The Citizen has been a waim anti-Nashville Convention print, and lias for months past left no opportunity unimproved to ridicule, sneer at and denounce, not only that Convention, but every other meeting of the Southern people which has been held for the purpose of devising wavs and means to vin dicate their rights against the unhallowed purposes of the free soilers of the North. We are not surprised, therefore, at this result, though we do not approve of the proceedings of the meeting.” Mr. John Cragin does not speak the truth when he says that we have ridiculed and sneered at every meeting of the Southern people which has been held for the purpose mention ed. \V e have only ridiculed and denounced the treasonable and revolutionary meetings of a few factious and disorgani zing politicians, who are going about setting the country in an uproar, for their unhallowed selfish ends 1 That is tlio whole truth, Mr. Atlas, in plain language. Aud ive expect to con tinue to denounce such, as long as we can wield a pen, in be half of law, order, the Constitution and the Union. The Alabama Planter (Mobile Tribune) also indulges in similar misrepresentation of facts and opinions. The Editor of that paper says: “ Depots for the buying and selling of negroes are as legal and necessary as marts for any other species of trade, and the man who pronounces them “unhallowed” has no right to live in the South. It is the toleration of such sentiments that is producing insubordination among our slaves. It is the begin uingofa free utterance of abolition sentiments among us. It is the nucclus around which Garrison and his wicked com peers will gather to effect their terrible purposes. On this subject any law which is essential to prevent the evil is*pro per. In the absence of statute law, we are decidedly in favor of Lynch law, and it is justifiable by the highest moral code. Dr. Andrews is a New Englander, and we hope he will bo allowed to return to the place of his birth.” In reply to this approval of mob law, we have this to say, I that less than one year ago and for years before, it was not legal to establish such depots in Georgia. They are not note permitted in Augusta. Hence, if the term “ unhallow- ; ed” as applied to the business, is the “ beginning of free ut terance of abolition sentiments amongst us,” such utterance has, for years past, (until last winter) been the deliberate and solemn action of the people and Legislatures of Georgia ! The Tribune further alledges that the Editor (of the Citi zen) is a New Englander and hopes he will be allowed to return to his birth-plaae. As the Tribune Editor exchanges j with the Citizen, we have reason to believe that our late con- | tradiction of the rumor that we were Yankee born, was known to him, when he penned this statement. But whether or no, such a “rare charge is worthy of the source whence it sprung. It is a deliberate insult to half of the Mobile busi ness patrons of this rabid and foolish sheet, which they are fools, if they do not signally rebuke. To crown tin: whole disgraceful attack of the Tribune upon : us, we find ill the same number of that paper three, para graphs from the late Address of the abolition Convention of I Cazenoviu. N. Y. to the Southern Slaves, in which is re- ! . I commended to the latter all manner of wickedness of the deepest dye! This rank abolition doctrine is published in Mobile, where there are probably many slaves capable of j reading, and by llie very Judas who finds fault with and 1 denounces us for an unguarded word of our Correspondent! Ilow contemptible is such conduct ’. “ Tiif. Georgia Citizen.— lt seems like Wasting valuable time for no purpose, in noticing the filthy articles which have appeared in this journal. Persons who have become objects for the Editor's slanderous pen. should treat his remarks with ‘hat contempt they deserve. Sue!: men are beneath the scale of common decency, and their principles co-equal with the disgraceful language found in their columns. To notice them is their desired food, upon which they thrive. Let the-people treat such journals as they deserve, and they would,soon cease to havo even a crawling existence.” The above is from the Savannah “ Georgian” whose Ed ; itor, Sibley, had the honor of reporting 10,00 b persons pre- | sent at the Mass meeting here, and who, on being questioned as to the Maunchausenism of his report, threw the blame on I the Telegraph Operators ! The mistake however has not iit been corrected by the “ Georgian” though its brother Maun ehausen —the “ Georgia Telegraph”—reduced the number one hundred per cent. The same Editor, Sibley, was present at the mob meeting here and reported about that, ‘ also, which he has not since corrected, though he promised so to do. It ill becomes, then, such a mendacious print to prate about “ common decency,” a thing which it has not ! But | when it insinuates something about a “ crawling existence,” j it probably speaks from experience and the observation of j an over-running cranium ! Sure are we, at least, that ver- ■ niiu are apt to breed in polluted cess—pools—why not also in stagnant brains. If this be “ filthy” it is because it is the na ture of the subject under our dissecting scalpel! A Hole to Creep oat at.- -It is now said that the - 1 enrolled Bill in the Secretary of State’s Office, as passed by i the last Legislature, authorizing the call of a Convention in this State, makes the condition of that call to depend upon the admission of California and New Mexico as a State, not California or New Mexico, as printed in the papers. If the law reads “"California and New Mexico” the Governor may j find it expedient to creep out at tho aperture thus provided, because New Mexico will neither be joined with California, j nor admitted as a State, separately. We believe, however, that he will call a Convention. He so understood it to be his duty, some months since, and so expressed himself in our hearing. He thought there was no discretion left the ! matter, and he therefore would call a Convention, in case either of the acts spoken of were passed by Congress. We may therefore look for his Proclamation, at an early day. More Trickery.—The Columbus Time® of Sept. 3d, labors hard to change the issue between the friends of the Union and the Temporary Secessionists, to that of “ aboli \ tion or no abolition These Fire-Eaters and Disunionists ; do not like the name which has been nailed with them to the j j counter of public indignation. But they have got it to bear, ; like a millstone to their necks, to their dying day! There is no issue in the South about abolition and no abolition. Every man speaks the same language on that point, always except ing those Disunion prints, like the Mobile Tribune and Co lumbus Times, that publish, with gusto, the abolition doc trines of Northern Niggerdom , in all their loathsome and incendiary import! These ultras of the South, that have for months past been urging Southern members of Congress ; J to help the Northern Abolitionists to defeat tho measures of j compromise before that body, are “ Hale fellows well met” \ with fanatics of the deepest dye. But the people will have I none of such blind leaders to impose on them any new and ; false issues in the coming contest. The true issue will be ; i Union or Disunion—peace or civil tear—and the two par- i i ties engaged in the contest will be, the UNION l)EMO ! CRATIC WHIG PARTY vs the Disunion South Caro- ! j lina Nullification Party. With this issue fairly before the people, as it must and shall be placed, we have no fears that even Gardner’s calculation of 10 Disunion delegates out of 260 and upwards, will find a scat in the proposed Conven tion. There is no time, however, for sloth. “To your tents oh ! Israel,” and prepare to strike tho last blow in defence ot Southern rights, Southern honor, and the glorious confed eracy of the Union ! Our Adopted Citizens.— lt gratifies us to know that most of our fellow-citizens of German, Irish Dutch, French and Scotch birth and parentage are decidedly in favor t>f the ‘Stars and Stripes’ of the Union, under which they have found protection, peace and plenty. They will not, we hope forget the denunciations hurled against them by some of th<j speakers at the late mass meeting in this city, in con nexion with the “d—d Yankees.” To the honor of our gdopted fellow-citizens in Columbus as well as in Macon, let it be said that they are opposed to all change of government, especially such a change as ! Mobocrats and Disunionists would give them. Tote on the Fogiiivc Slave Bill. The final vote in the Senate on this bill, which is all that any reasonable Southern man can ask, was as follows: — Yeas —Messrs. Atchison, Badger, Barnwell, Bell, Berrien, Butler, Davis of Mississippi, Dawson,Dodge of lowa, Downs, l'oote, Houston, Hunter, Jones, King, Maogum, Mason, Pearce, Rusk. Sebastian, Soule, Spruauce, Sturgeon, Turney, Underwood, Wales, and Yules—27. Nays —Messrs. Baldwin, Bradbury. Chase, Cooper, Da vis of Massachusetts. Dayton, Dodge of Wisconsin, Greene, Smith, Upham, Walker and Wurthrop—l2. I rom this vote it will be scon that every Southern Senator voted for the Bill, which however is very unacceptable to the ultras of the “Telegraph” of this city ! Tiik Cassville Standard.—J. W. Burke Esq., lias retired from the editorial Department of the a* bove journal, and is succeeded by B. F. Bonnet Esq. Mr. B. has done good service in the cause of the South aud the Union, and we hope his successor will follow in his footsteps. Who is Molly Stark ? - -Poor “ Mary Stark” of the j Telegraph! One stroke of the Messenger’s Damascus blade has jugulated her ladyship, in fine style. “Peace to her ashes!” The Disunion Flag.- -The Editor of the Columbus J Times has come out openly and boldly for a dissolution of the | Union. lie says: “ If the action of Congress makes it imperative on the Gov- ! ernor under the instructions of the Legislature, to call the con- ; vention, our own first choice will be for secession, and our votes and efforts will be steadily given to effect that end.” And again : “We then go for secession—quietly if let alone, forcibly if made necessary. We are for meeting the defiance of the North on this issue, and are against all tem porary expedients , or new and postponed issues .” Proscription for Opinions Sake.— The “Atlas” of Montgomery, apologizes for a Mr. Murphy, Merchant of that place, who, not appearing at a late Disunion meeting at \ Line Creek, was supposed to be opposed to the objects of tile i meeting, and was therefore threatened with a loss of business by those concerned therein. The Atlas assures the proscrip tumists that Mr. Murphy is “ one of them” and no mistake ! This print also hints that “ this little affair indicates pretty clearly what public opinion is getting to be” and that “some : people may be able to draw a lesson of wisdom from it.” Aye, ! Aye, Sir. This lesson is, that every man who is not a disu nionist is to be proscribed in his business and every thing else ! The same indications have been thrown out in this latitude, and would be acted on, if the movers in the sehemo did not fear being left in a woful minority in such a game. For our part, wc wish they would try the experiment and see how it would work. If they do, some Merchants, Mechanics and Professional gentlemen that ive know of, would soon find | their business “growing small by degrees and beautifully ! ‘ess.” In fact, come to think of it, ive would remind the friends of law and order and opponents of mob rule, that as the suggestion has come from the disunionists and mobocrats, it might be well enough to gii'e these gentry a taste of their own physiek. Let these mob men be all marked and avoid ed. When you wish to buy a bed-stead, or a pound of su gar, or a dress-pattern, seek out some worthy tradesman that will not use the money you give him, to pay a mob to tear j your house down 1 And if you need a Doctor or a Lawyer, ! avoid, as you would tho plague, all disorganizes and men of blood and violence. For a man, who will join a mob to de stroy his neighbor, is prepared to commit any other atrocity which might be named. To the Business Dion of Macon and vicinity. ~ Having a varied and extensive assortment of Mater- ‘ inis, ive are prepared to execute every description of P LAIN J and FANCY PRINTING, in the neatest style of the art, and on the most liberal terms to CASH Customers. j Advertisers , who desire their business notices to be spread far and wide, will do well to reccollect that the actual 1 circulation of our Sheet is always ton times greater than the • weekly edition, which is, in itself, quite respectable. It is mo ney thrown away to advertise in one of those still-born Jour- 1 nals that arc never shaken out of their original folds ! MAR HIED* In East Macon, on 12th inst. by the Rev. Walter 11. Branham, Mr. William F. Sims, to Miss Catherine M. Si’Ll. ivan, both of this city. OBITUARY. From the ••FloriJian if- Journal 3lsl ultimo. Died of Congestive fever, near Monticello, on the 22nd instant, after naliort but exhausting iili ess, which she boro : with uncommon fortitude and resignation, Miss SARAH A. I SMITH, youngest daughter of Mrs. E. Smith, of this city, in the 21st year of her nge. The deceased came, with her mother, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Tallahassee last November, end tints, in the first summer of her residence amongst us, while on a visit to a friend, she has fallen a victim to one of the most dangerous diseases of tile climate. Wiihin this brief period, Miss S. had won universal re gard, and saddening emotions, akin lo the bitterness of grief, \ rise oppressive to the heart in announcing the loss mul re cording the virtues of one so fated, so lovely, am) so young. ; And though in this afflictive dispensation, it was vouchsafed lo the venerable parent and the devoted brother, to soothe her pillow and receive her last sigh, yet we may affirm, w ith I the poetry of sentiment aud the sincerity of truth, in lioin- ‘ age to tin: memory of unassuming worth, that she has also been “Isy strangers honor’d and by strangers mourn’d.” Few possess tlie elements of social attractiveness and the attributes of moral beauty, in u rarer degree, than were uni- j ted in the subject of tiiis notice. A model of tenderness ; ami duty in the domestic relations, and a favorite in society ; the vivacity of youth and the artiessness of child hood, blended with delicacy of sentiment and refinement of manners, guided by tlie dictates of native intelligence, im parted to the simplicity of her character an irresistible ; charm,conciliating the spontaneous esteem of all who came , within its sweet and softening influence— “ None knew her but to love her, or named her I. tit to praise.” ! Thus amiable and affectionate, she seemed, in the gifted exuberance of Iter spirits, ns cheerful and linppv as she would willingly have made otlieis, in the warmth of her sympathies and the kindness of her heart. It is such a char acter we love to contemplate—an oasis in the vast area of life—like the pure waters as they gush from the deep foun tain, anJ sparkle in the sun—and we rise with refreshed and purer spirit, as we turn again to our toilsome pilgrimage a- | lone the dusty highway of the world. But we may not farther extend this faint tribute to a most captivating character, whose merits we can but imperfectly delineate—and we must leave in silence the anguish of tlioe affections riven by the blow. However, ive, may ven ture to suggest, that the traveller who bows in submissive faith till the storm shall have passed over, may yet find his , way out of the desert in safety and in peace. “Yet shall thy grave with rising flowers be dress’d, And the green turf lie lightly on thv breast: There shall the morn her earliest tears bestow, There the first roses of the year shall blow, While angels, with their silver wines, shall shade The ground now sacred by thy reliques made.” .A. MARCUS A. BELL, ATLANTA, CUV. Will practice in the Counties of DeKalb, Campbell, l ay ette, Henry, Newton, Gwinnct and Cobb. BIzACKSITCITH’S TOOSkS. ►’ A Anvils, 75 -/ices,4o Bello w,looolbs Sledge Hammers . tJv Patent Stocks and Dies, cut front sto 1J inch, .lust ■ received aud sot sale hv BItAY CARIIART, Sz CO. Macon, Sept 13, 1850. 25—ts FOR SALE, —Luw for Casb. VGOOD DOUBLE DRAY, No 1. in Complete run-I ning order and Licensed until 15th January next. — Apply to the undersigned at Conner Taylor’s Ware house corner of Second and Popular streets. Macon, Sept. 13, 1850. W. W. LOR. ! MAMM* j MISSES E. J. 4- M. L. BROWN, would tender their res respectsto the public, and beg leave to announce their i intention of opening a School at the Academy mentioned, on Monday the 16th inst., and will feel grateful for the patron age they may receive. Miss Eliza Broivn, has had sever- : al years experience in teaching, and feels confident of giving i entire satisfaction to all who may place children under her! charge. The Rates of Tuition will be as follows : Primary Department, per quarter of 11 weeks, $6 00 j Second and Third Classes, “ “ H “ 800 , First Class, “ “ H “ JO 00 : And 50 cents, during the Fall and Winter quatiers, for I fire wood, a) , Mostc, per term of five months... ?l-> bn Use of Piano I • 1 ! Sep 11,1*50. 25—ts ; 8188 INFERIOR COURT, IN CHAMBERS, July 2nd, 1813. ORDERF.D by the Court, that all persons holding order# on the Tax Collector or Treasurer of the county of Bibb, be allowed to pay themiu to the Tax Collector as far as their county tax may go, and that when persons holding orders larger than their county taxes, they be permitted to come in with other persons, so as to pay in their orders as lar as their county tax may go,- w)i ;he exception of the Poor-school fund which must lie paid in cash, and that the Tax collector is hereby authorised to receive all county or ders in payment of comity tax, with the exception of a eouu ty order payable to Jacob Johnson or Joshua Johnson, da ted Febuary 1, 1812, as well ns recollected; and given for i building a bridge across the creek at Ellis’ mills; and also, one order payable to John L. Jones, Treasurer of the Poor School Fund, dated in 1839 for ($1,908, 18) ninteen hundred and eight dollars and eighteen cents. Also, all Jury or -1 ders having date prior to the Ist January, 1848, their being no authority by luw by which the Inferior court could levy | a tax to pay said orders prior to that time. All Jury orders since that dale will he paid, and further no order will be re cognized, unless signed by the Justices of the Inferior court at the time the same purports to bear date. And further, that the Sheriff and Bailiffs into whose hands tax executions inay be placed for collection, be authorized to receive hte county portion thereof in county orders with the above ex- I ceptions, and that the Tax collector be served with a copy of litis order, t*ntf that the same be published twiee (2) in each of the papers of this citv. THOMAS HARDEMAN, j. i. c. ELISHA DAVIS, j. t c. JAS. W. ARMSTRONG j.i.c, KEELI.N COOK. j. i. c. DANIEL F. CLARK, j. i. c. Macon, July 2, 1849. A true extract from the minutes of Bibb Inferior Court. E. G JEFFERS,CIeik. 25-Ait Notice. V ATKINSON &, CO. Proprietors of the Marble Man- j • ufacturing Works, Hamageville, Cherokee C. Ga. hereby inform the public that ouo Seth V'. Roberts, who has lately been acting as Agent inseljing, constructing and col lecting, for our concern, is no longer authized to transact 1 any business for us. „ A ATKINSON & CO. j Ilamageville, Aug. 31.1850. 24- -6t I FIELD & ADAMS, FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSE, MACON, GEORGIA. r |MIE undersigned will continue the Warehouse and Coia l mission Business, at the commodious and well known FIRE-PROOF BUILDING, formerly occupied by Dyson tSc Field. The strisU st personal attention of both the part ners will, as heretofore, be given to all business entrusted to their care. They respectfully solicit a continuance of tho patronage of their old friends and the public generally. They are prepared to make the usual Cash Advances on all Cotton or other Prodice stored with them at the custo- , mary rates. All orders for Groceries, Bagging end Rope, will be filled at the lowest market prices. Muon > Sept. 6, 1850. | i ol lf adAM^’ 2 4— 6 m 7 mm & TiVLOR Y/are-llouso & Commission Hcrchants .‘!T Tin: 01.D &7.1. YD OF CO.V.VEIt 6- M.IRTIW. MACON, GA. IN presenting our card to the public, we will state that our best exertions will be given to promote the interests of our patrons; and from past experience, we hope to be able to do full justice to all business which may be confided toour charge ; and also hope for a continuance of favors from the old patrons of Conner iV Martin. Orders for Goods filled free of Charge. O” Advances made on Cotton in Store or Shipment, at the usual rates T. COWER. Aug. 20 1830. W. H. TAYLOR. PRINTS AND GINGHAMS. j/ i CASES Prints, assorted qualities; J. v 7 5 do. Ginghams, do. do. 2 do. Lawns, do. do. 10 Cases Bleached Goods; 50 Bales Brown Domestics; Caps, Ky. .Jeans, Flannels, Ac.—for sale by case or piece, very cheap at KIBBEE A DICKINSON’S. July 3d, 1859. 14 —ts BROWS If ECCENTRIC PROGRESSIVE POWER PRESS. advantages of this new POWER PRESS, and its superiority J, over all others, are as follows: The power applied is multiplied 440 times, by the Lever and Eccen tric. pully, that is, one hundred pounds power applied to the I.ever will exert a force ‘24,000 pounds on the Cotton. The whole top of the bale box is open to receive the Cotton, and it may be put as near the Gin House as is desired. It is three times as powerful as a screw of 18 inches diameter, that has a nine inch pitch of thread with the same length of Lever, and of course the horse has to Walk but one tliird ns far. for the reason that a lever is required bu t one-third as long to do the same work. And further, the Press follower descends with much greater rapidity at the commencement of the operation, when but little power is required, lnch shortens the distance travelled bv the horse, in proportion to the increased velocity of the follower at the start. This Press can be made very compact, arid equally powerful, by using the wheel and a.\le, and can be so modified as to answer any purpose where a Press is necessary for manufacturing or domestic purposes. For Cotton it requires om-fourth less work to build, and three-fourths less work to raise, than the screws, and if a cast iron Ec centric wheel is used, it will not be much orer half the teork to build as a screw. For Pressing Coton, Tobacco, Hemp, Hay, kc. it cannot be excelled. There is one-third less timber in this Press than in the crew, and it is certainly tho c leapest ever built. sThe whole cost ofthe Irons will not exceed $45, which may be had ofC. 11. Levy, of.Macon, who ;s the only person authosizedto furnish hem. This sum is exclusive of freight and the cost of right louse the Press. If the Eccentric Wheel is made of Iron, the cost will be 10 or sls mote for the ironwork, but it will materially lessen the j cost of labor on the wood work of the wheel, and will be the cheap est in the end. Any good Mechanic can construct the Press from the drawings and specifications which will accompany each right. I shall sell a single right at S2O, which sunt can lie sent by mail at my risk, provided the fact of sending is certified to by the Postmaster pf the place where the letter is mailed. Each right will be arcempa oied by an engraving and a full description, so that any mechanic will ne able to build the Press. Any communications, post-paid, will be bunctually attended to. A. D. BROWN. Clinton, Jones County, April 2d, 1850. —Certificate. — This will certify that we witnessed, at the plantation of Mr. Wil liam Johnson, in this county, the performance of a Cotton Frees r-e ----j ecntly invented and patented hv Mr. A. 1). Brown, of this place, and I can, with confidence,recommend it to the public. Its great power, I convenience and simplicity of structure, renders it,in our estimation, 1 eth best that we have seen. It packs downward, which we deem vc i ry essential; can be placed as near the lint room as desired, andean be ; easily covered in and made very durable. Pamiel Griswold, I Thomas HVnt, Horatio Bowen, j .Jusa. Parrish, April 2d, 1850. 6—ts tERTiriCATR IROM MR. WILLIAM JOHNSON, This trill certify. That I built and used- one of Mr. A. U. Brown’s Eccentric Progressive Power Presses last year, and am fully satisfied j that it is the best that I have seen. I found no difficulty in building ; from the directions furnished by Mr. Brown, and found it much less work than to build the Screw. My brother \bram Johnson used the press for his crop, and Was so well pleased with it that he intends building one at his own place for his next crop. WILLIAM JOHNSON. Junes County , June 12, ISSO. On Consignment. *> AAA BUSHELS Tennessee Corn. Alto, Winter’s m*V'UU Palace Mills ‘‘Fancy” Floor. May 34, 1850. 9 —4 t PATTEN St COLLINS 1 . N. OUSLEY & SON, Ware-House and Commission Merchants. WILL continue Busines at their % K iSkriwl *‘ s ’ iro,l>rc>cf Buiidinffs,’” J&. J&pIfaSiiM COTTON AVENUE, Macon, Ga. ‘ WlliWTi Thankful for past favors, the beg leave to say they will be con- I stantiy at their post, and that no efforts shall be spared to advance j the interest of their patrons. They respectfully ask all who have Cotton or other produce to ! Store, to call and examine the safety cf their buildings, before placing j it eUwhere. J ‘Ccstomart Advance* on Cotton in Store or f hipped, and an bu fi ne's transacted at the u.nal rate*. Aptil 23th. 1830 s—if5 —if JOHN At. AIILLEN, ATTORNEY AT LAW) SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. June 28th, 1850. jj, s. & R. pT HALL, ’■ Attorneys at Laic, Macon. Georgia. PRACTICE in Bibb, Crawford, Housion, Upsoft, Monroe, Maooo, Dooly, Twiggs, Jones and Pike counties; afid in the Su promo Court at Maiorr, Decatur, Talbot ton and Amcrtms. CAy*GrFicx over Scott, Carh.vet St Co.’s Stok. . April 4, 1850. 2 —ly Win. K. deGRAFFENRELDj Attorney & Counsellor at Law. MACON, GA. MULBERRY STEET, NEARLY OPPOSITE WASHLNOTwi’ U.tLL. March 21,1350. ]—ly GROCERIES!! r IM(E undersigned still continue their old businei,aud have at thbi 1 time, one of the largest and best selected stocks ot Groceries ia the State, which they are at all times prepared : to sell on the most favorable terms to Sealers #r CoMUDSra. In addition to their regular business, they are constantly receiving { consignments of TENNESSE PRODUO ■ , Bacon, torn, Floor, <&c, which they will sell at the lowoM work* price FOR CASH. SCOTT, CAEHART feOO, April 18,1850. 4 ts Dissolution • —The copartnership heretofore existing be tween the undersigned, is dissolved by mutual consent—to taka effect on the Ist day of .September next. Macon, August Bk, 1850. 7.. T. CONNER. aug 23 23—ts A. W. MARTIN. r pilE WARE-HOUSE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS JL will be continued 111 the name and style of CON NEK te TAYLOR at the old Stand—where they will be ready to exert themselves to serve all patrons and friends. 7- T. CONNER*. • aug. 23 22—ts W. \V. TAYLOR. ROBERT FINDLAY, BROSM FOUNDER —AND MANUFACTURER OF Steam Engines k Boilers, .I'so,of Gearing anJ. shaft ng for .V/1.1.5,0f eccry description; BARK AXD SUGAR MILLS, OF MOST APPROVED PATTERS*; Also, Irons for Bullock’s celebrated Cotton Press, j G3.N GEAR, PLATES A*l> BALLS, KEPT constantly on hand; the whole of which are Warranted to hr of the best materials ami tcorkmnnship, and will be void on | accommodating terms. /t ori- Shops opposite Preshyteriun church, corner Fourth and lYalnut Streets. Macon. A; ril 18,1850. 4- ts WHISKEY, GIN, AND Rtf Iff. 4 ‘'A BBLS. Rectified Whiskey;/ J IV* 100 do. Baltimore do. I 100 - do. Phelps’ Gin; i 73 - do. Ruin. Also, 10 Bids. Old Family Rye Whiskey, a pure article; Just received and for sale by - .SCOTT, CARHART k OCX April 18, 1850. 4 ts NOT I CE, * ‘'piEfinn of EUTOH3 & WH.LIAJS2S is dissolved by JL‘ mutual consent, and those indebted to the firm will please walk up to the Captain's Office and settle w ith 8. Buford, who alone is an i thorized to settle the same. 8. BUFOBD, THOMAS WILLIAMS. May 17, 1850. B —3t NOTI CE . ~ | ‘TMIE subscriber will continue the House on his own hook, la alt 1 its branches. This House is undergoing a thorough repair.—‘ With Bells and every convenience that can possibly add to the coa -1 fort of its numerous patrons, and hopes for a continuance of the un paralleled patrenage received by the late firm. S. BUFORD. May 17, 1850. ts ~~ STABLES. NEW ARRANGEMENTS. JtN A.C. MOREHOUSE having purchased the interest of Thao, A. Br own, in the above establishment, tbe business will hereafter be carried on under the firm of NOREHOUCE & HARRIS, w ho will be happy to serve their friends and customers ontbc shotted! notice and in a satisfactory manner. A FAHD. r IMIE undersigned having sold his interest in the Washington hall A Stables to Mr. A. C. Morehouse, would solicit for the new Con cern, a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on the old firm of Brown & Harris. THOS. A. BROWN. April 4, 1850. 2 ts * Dissolution. r pHE co-partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned, A in the business of Hotel keeping, was dissolved, by mutual con sent, on the 29th inst. All persons indebted to the late firm will settle with E. 8. Rogers, who will also attend to the settlement of all claims against the house. E. g. ROGERS, JAMES MEARA. ’ Macon, May 31,1850. jo IF PLANTERS, NOW IS l OIK TIME! 1 T I “'HE undersigned is now prepared to furnish BROWN'S PATENT” 1 PROGRESSIVE ECCENTRIC COTTON PRESS,’ The Press of all Presses —upon terms that cannot fail to satisfy all reasonable men. Planters who desire to put up their Cotton ini packages larger and more compact than can {icssiMy be done by any other Press now in use, and at less expense, are invited to call and ex amine the Model of Mr. Brown's invention, and obtain an explanation of its wonderful merits. CHARLES P. LEVY, May 9, 1850. 7 —lm [Ocmu'gee Foundry, Cotton .Irenue | ggßgr LANIER HOUSE.’ 1 MACON, GA. SSB M THE proprietors are pleased to announce yaps Iff! to tht-ir old friends and the public gener v ——* ally, that this NEW HCJTELis now open for the reception of Company. Having had it erected and fitted up at great expense, on the moat lib | oral, elegant and extensive scale, they confidently expect a generoo* patronage. !S. LANIER & SON. June 14, 1850. ‘ 12—ts NEW OMNIBUS. THE NEW OMNIBUS, built to order ex pressly for the Floyd and Lamer Horses, is nnw running to and from each Railroad SiiiovCs^!-Depot. Calls for private passengers mad* 1 punctually, on notification being made at either House, or 011 ratable. Mason & dibble. ; Juno 14,1550. 12—ts 100 Dollars Premium.- 4 PREMIUM of one hundred dollars will be paid by the subsert- A ber to any citizen of the Btate. who will produce a PREYS FOR PACKING COTTON equal to the littlloch Compound I.ever Press, in point of economy, compactness, strength and durability. ROBERT FINDLAY. May 24. 1950. 9—ts I WASHINGTON HILL. 3 a E. S. ROGEIIS resj^ectfully informs the public that j fnirjff he has now the sole charge of this old established and well || j; known Hotel, which has recently undergone thorough ro 1 pair, and that he will spare no pains for the accommodation of those who may give him a call. Every department of the Hall will be under liis personal supervision, and every exertion will be made to keep up j the establishment to the extreme (>oint of neatness, comfort and good cheer. E. 8. SOGERB. 1 May 31, 1850. 10 ts CTORN 811 ELLERS, Straw Cutters. Grain Cradles, Scythes, Culti ) valors, Sub-Soil, Ditching and Turn Ploughs; all of the best qaal j ity— for sale by BRAY, UARHART k 00. June 14, 1850. jots BAGGING, ROPE, Ac. BALES Heavy Gunny doth; r 50 piec ••Dundee Bagging; 1000 Coils Kentucky Rope; 250 “ Russia 18 ply Rope; 1500 Lbs. Twine; 2000 Sack* Salt—new in Store anJ for talc in lots to 'jitporrl \ sets, bow. KIBBEE & DICKINSON. June 7,1950. 11 —ts I THE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully announce to their Fh trons, and the public generally, that their OPER ATING ROOMS i in this city, will be permanently open the entire Summer. We have_ prepared a DISINFECTING MOUTH WASH, which cleanses the Teeth, strengthens the Gums, and purifies tfce breath. C. S. PUTNAM, July 1 2. HENRI DORXO.’C 200 Hhds. CUBA MOALSSEST , Instore, aadfor tale bv 800TT. CAR9AST k April 18,1850 4—ts