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Corrrsjiotiiiim LETTER from COLUIttBIS. COLUMBUS, Jan. 6, ISSI. Dear Sir: —Your Telegraphic despatch, asking the par ticulars of the Robbery of the Post Office at this place, is just received, and 1 hasten to reply. On the id of December last, a |>nckagc of Bank Bills, a monnting to six thousand dollars, was stolen from this office. The notes were bills of the Merchant’s Bank of Cheraw, South Carolina, not one of which had ever been put in •cir culation. The package was mailed at Cheraw, South Caro lina, to this distributing post office, for Eufaula, Alabama.— After opening the mail all matter for distribution was placed on our distributing table, until the packages for de livery were attended to. The young gentleman who attends to fne matter of distribution, (as is usual with him,) went to his breakfast. While he was gone Henry B. Kimbrough, (who had been sitting about the office for some two months, and who had been a c lerk under Mr. Bedell, otic of our form er Poei Masters, and who had been the school-mate and friend of my first assistant, and who had assisted ns ?n in making up the mail several times,) opened the matter for distribution in which he found this package ; he put the pack age in his pocket and destroyed the post bill, aecompsaiying the package, believing that it would be an evidence that the package had not been received at this office. m I have not time to give you all the particulars which have led to the discovery of the robber and the larger part of Ike stolen money. Kimbrough, in the eoufession of his guilt,im plicates no other person. He says no other person knew, up to the time of his confession, that lie had been gvHty of the robbery, and he begged that it should be kept & secret and that lie should not be punished. We had evidence enough to convince any mind that Kim brough bad the money before he was arrested, lie was evi dently much agitated when I walked into the Omnibus at the Central Railroad Depot at Macon, s okc to and sit down by him. I said nothing to him in the Omnibus in regard to the robbery. Mr. Shallcross, the Agent of the Post Office Department, took his seat opposite us iu the Omnibus; as soon as we arrived at the Lanier House, 1 took Kimbrough to one side and said to him that I must sec him immediately in a room to ourselves’, he consented, but insisted on taking a drink ; I went with him, and .as soon as we drank, I took him to a room and said to him what had occurred, and that I had the evidence that he had committed the offence. Ilis first reply was “ What will my father say.” I said a great deal to him. I then called in the Agent, Mr. Shallcross, who asked him many questions. Kimbrough at first denied knowing any thing about the money. Mr, S. asked to see what money he had about him ; he pulled out his money, a small roll, which,upon examination, amounted to about fifty dollars, m which there was ore twenty-dollar bill of the sto len money. Mr. Shallcross then arrested him, and after searching Kimbrough thoroughly was convinced that he did not have the money with him. I went out of the room leav ing them alone; while I was absent Kimbrough made a full ■confession of his guilt to Mr. Shallcross. He told Mr. S. that all the money except what lie had spent was buried in a Ware House in Columbus. We left the next morning, (Sat urday,) for Columbus; wo arrived here about 1 o’clock, A. M. on Sunday morning. I went immediately to one of the owners of the Ware House, who kindly got up and went down and opened the door, and let Mr. Shallcross and Kim brough go in. lie scratched Bp the money and delivered it to Mr. Shallcross; we then re tamed to the Oglethorpe House to Mr. S.’s rcx>m, where the money was counted by Mr. S. and myself in the presence of K.—which amounted to $5,320 of the stolen bills. About 12 m. on yesterday, Mr. Justice McKendrse committed Kimbrough to jail because he could not give bail in the amount demanded, viz : SIO,OOO. I cannot close this letter without commending, in the best manner, Mr. Thomas P. Shallcross, the Agent of the Tost Office Department, to all good citizens, and that ail thieves had better avoid stealing, when they have to become acquaint ed with him. Y”oung Kimbrough, as you know, was a young man who had heretofore stood high in this community. He is of good family, and this disgrace upon Um, i>ya scxercfe&Wtiou wpon his family. lie says no person whatever knew y hat he had been guilty of the offence until he made the confession to Mr. Shallcross. I am, very respectfully, vour friend and ob’t servant, J. A. L. LEE. Letter from Florida. Florida, Newport, Dec. 28, 1850. Friend Andrews : —lt is with great pleasure that we have witnessed the high Democratic and Repub lican stand you have taken in reference to the Nash ville Convention, and the great question that liasso agitated the councils of the American people during die last session of Congress. Also the honorable yet delicate stand you have taken against the un gentlemany and dastardly conduct of those who as sembled themselves in violation of all law and made an unholy attempt to gag the press, put down an honest Editor, and give laws to the people and coun try. Now dear Sir, we arestauch Whigs, and stand square up to our Constitutional rights, fodder or no fodder, bt t approve the high and honorable course vou have, as an Editor, adopted. We herewith en close you the price of your valuable paper for one year, as a token of our sincere wishes that you may boldly and fearlessly meet, and overthrow the fac tious Fire-Eaters that would, by the sickly and pollut ed breath of their nostrils, overthrow the fairest of the Republics that ever existed. We are away down here in Florida where there is (thank God) but few that would, at this stage of affairs, venture on red-hot fire-balls, though our boys can fight Indians tolerably well, yet they are not quite so ready to eat fire as Johh B. and others we could name. riease send us your paper and address to us at Newport, Florida, and ever believe us to be your un flinching friends while you oecupy the manly and high ground taken. W. & G. jffTThe New York Herald states that by the last arrival from California, the editor of that paper has received private dispatches of a most important character, which induces the belief that it is, and has beeu meditated, for a long time past, by some of the most influential and leading men of that new State, to organize an expedition of Anericans, and to proceed to that portion of Mexico known as Lower California, with the view of assisting the people of that territory, in declaring their independence of the central government, and afterwards seeking incorpo ration with this republic, in precisely the same man ner as the American adventurers in Texas acted. — The Herald adds that this intelligence is derived from such sources as place its reliance almost beyond doubt. A New State. —The Henderson (Texas) Flag of the Union goes for the formation of anew State out of Eastern Texas, to bo composed of the territory situated between the Sabine and Trinity rivers— bounded on the northwest by a line running from the Trinity river to the point where the 23 degree north latitude intersects 103 degree meridian west longitude —a corner of the boundary of the Texan cession to the United States; then pursuing said meridian to 35 degrees north latitude, said parallel of latitude, the Red River, Ac., to the Sabine. The Mayor of Macon. —We are informed that our late fellow townsman, J. 11. R. Washington Esq., has been selected by the city of Macon, for its May or. W e congratulate the city, on its choice of an officer so efficient, and every way so worthy. We have long been honored with the intimacy and the friendship of the new Mayor, and know that in the office to which he has been chosen, he will do all that high character and efficient talent is able to do. The new mayor will believe us when we say, success at tend the new administration of the municipal affairs of our sister city.— Mdledgeville Recorder. President Talmage.—This gentleman, who upon the urgent solicitation of the people •of New Orleans, had been passing the College vacation, in laboring among them, was attacked in that city by Cholera, and for seme time was on the verge of death. The tidings of his illness, filled our community with the utmost solicitude, which was manifested by their anxious enquiries npon the arrival of every mail, and by the feelings of gratitude and joy, when those tears were relieved, by tidings of his recovery. We rejoice to be able to announce the fact of the recove ry of this eminently good man. As there is no citi zen of Georgia, who is doing more for her very best and highest interest, the loss of none would have ■created a wider or more deplorable breach, in the wholesome influences of the State. We, with thou sands of others, would tender to the generous peo ple of New Orleans our heartfelt gratitude tor their brotherly kindnesss, to our invaluable fellow-citizen, in his hour of need, and to Providence, our humble | thanks, for sparing to us and to our State, one so justly dear to both. Long may the worthy Presi dent of Oglethorpe, be spared to bring up the young men of Georgia; Graduating Hiera by his own ex ample, in that highest degree of all scholarship, that lofty and master’s degree, The Christian Gentle niani.—-Mdledgeville Recorder. ca——i Tirt.w. Trip of the Alabama.—The steamship Alabama , the second steamer in the New York and Savannah line, and the mate of the Florida, made her trial at New York on Christmas day. The New York papers say, she proceeded down the Bay as far las Sandy Hook and gave entire satisfaction to all -eon - | corned. The AhebatrM is the complete counterpart of the Fioridr, except her engines. She was built by Win. It. Webb, and registered 1,450 tons. Iter length is 222 feet; breadth, 35; and her depth qf hold, 22. Her engines were built by Stillman and Allen, and are driven by one of Miller’s Patent Boilers. These boilers are regarded as superior to those generally in use, from the fact that they have a greater fire-sur face, and are constructed with a double-return flue. The cylinders have a diameter of 75 inches, with eight feet stroke. The Alabama is commanded by Capt. Ludlow, and will sail for this place on next Saturday, the 4th prox.— Sae, Rep. if-fTThe Chattanooga Gazette says; —At the Ex ecutor’s sale of personal property of the late Thomas Crutchfield, of this place, on Wednesday last, fifty one negroes sold for forty thousand five hundred and sixty-five dollars ! Many of the negroes were small, but in the lot there were some good mechan ics that brought between &1500 and 82000. They were mostly bought by gentlemen for their own service. A few speculators were present, but did not purchase any. ; ! Jr M Jl_.IL If JL (iiwgiit €ifiii'ii. 1,. T. W. ANDREWS, Editor. MACON, GA., JANUARY*U,J£;>I. Macon Cotton Market. | gW Since the receipt of the news by the Niagara, which reported an advance of an eighth to a quarter, there has been an improvement in prices, with a fair demand. Good average crops command 12 to 12 1-2 cts ; Fair 12 3-4 ; Fancy fair, 13 cents. The Mails. —No Eastern or Western Mails yesterday, I owing to a smashing up on the Macon and Western Rail Road, above Griffin. Particular* not known, further than that the accident happened to the Freight train and resulted in the demolition of several Cars. The Bth January.—The Anniversary of the Battle of New-Orleans was duly honored, in this city by the Floyd Rifles, Capt. Ross, and the Macon Volunteers, Capt. Conner, by the usual parade, &c. The fire US —Robinson and E’dred’s Great Southern Circus will be here, in a few days, to as tonish the natives with their unrivalled performan ces. Having witnessed the pre-eminent skill of this equestrian Corps and their wonderful exhibition of gymnastic exercises, we can confidently recom mend them to all lovers of fine horsemanship and manly feats of agility, as everyway worthy of patro nage. Master James Robinson, the Star Eques trian will be present. So also will Madame Brower and Miss Henrietta Robinson, both accomplished performers. See advertisement. For the Poor, —Professor Loomis has been en gaged by the Ladies of the Macon Charitable As sociation, to deliver a Lecture at Concert Hall, on the various subjects of natural science, illustrated bv brilliant experiments with fine apparatus. The pro ceeds of the Lecture will be given to the poor. For an object so good, and with such attractions as Prof. L. will be able to offer, all the world and his wife should be present. Homicide.—Our community was thrown into great excitement, on Sunday evening last, bv the re port of a rencounter between Willis H. Hughes, Jailor, and Thomas Knight jr. which resulted in the death of Hughes from a pistol shot fired by Knight. The latter was arrested or surrendered himself, and was lodged in jail, till Wednesday, when he was brought out to be examined before the Magistrate’s Court, convened for the occasion. After an inves tigation, which lasted till noon next day, the prison er was remanded to take his trial before the Supe rior Court, shortly to convene in this city. His counsel have notified the prosecution that they will bring up the prisoner, by Writ of Habeas Corpus , in order to have him bailed, and the argument on the motion, is set down for today, before their Honors, the Judges of the Inferior Court of the County. The deceased, Mr. Hughes, was well known in this community, as an ardent politician and a very clever, worthy man. He possessed many good traits of character which gained him many friends, whom he bound to him, by hooks of steel. He was, more over, a useful, enterprizing citizen, who had, by his tact and industry, accumulated a competency of worldly goods. On Monday, he was buried with the honors of war and of Masonry, he having long been a member of the ‘Macon Volunteers’ and of the Masonic Fraternity. “Peace to his ashes !” May his frailties be forgotten and his virtues only re membered ! The Case Os Knight. —ln another column will be found a full report of the testimony given before the Examining Court, on Wednesday and Thursday in the case of the State rs Thomas Knight, jr. on the charge of murder of Willis H. Hughes. The Editor of this paper acted as clerk to the Court, and is thus enabled to gratify the reasonable curiosity of the public, as to the details of the fatal transac tion which will be found of considerable interest to those acquainted with the parties. sis 11 ®1111 fsniisi, Death of the Hon. Thos. Spalding.- --The Savannah papers of Wednesday announce the death of this venerable citizen on the 4th inst., at the residence of his son, Charles Bpalding, Esq. near Darien. He was in the 77th year of his age. For fifty years Mr. Spalding was a distin guished politician of Georgia, but that which he consid ered the crowning glory of his life, was being Presi identof the late Union Convention of this State. Like Sim eon of old, ho was able to say, on leaving Milledgeville, and in view of the paeific and conservative results of that body over which he was called to preside-— 11 Lord now lettestthou, thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy sal vation.” Honor to the memory of the patriot and the hon est man! County Election. ---On Monday last., Richard A. Cain, was re-elected Tax Collector of Bibb county, and Benj. Russell was re-elected Tax Receiver. A Swindler. —A Printer of the name of W. T Johns lias been coming the Jeremy Diddler over several Alabama and Georgia Editors. Our neigh bor of the Messenger and Journal was diddled out of an N, as easy as falling off a log. The said Johns is described as follows:—lie is a tall, slender, rather good looking man, with brown hair, dark ev es and rather delicate sickly face. Pass him on to his destination—the State Prison! Sololl Robinson. —We had a visit, the other day,* from this gentleman, who is now on his second Southern Agricultural tour along the AJantie and Gulf Coast States. He tarried a few dFiV A Ma con, and was every where tiio “observed of alb-ob servers,” on acountof h 9 patriarchal w hite beard and venerable appearance. Mr. Robinson is general A gent of and Contributor to Allens’ American Agri culturist, New-York, one of the leading Journals of that kind, in the Union. On Tuesday night, he left in the Stage for Florida, where, we hope, he will re ceive that attention from planters and others, that is dne to a stranger whose enthusiasm in the great cause of Agriculture, is so well known and so highly appreciated. Asa memento of himself, Mr. Robin son lias left with us a copy of the Planters’ Pictorial Almanac, edited by him, with a likeness, and adapt ed to this latitude. It is emphatically a Southern Almanac, abounding iu good practical instruction, ■conveyed in humorous and quaint style. It also con tains engravings of many useful implements of horti culture and agriculture, that are worthy of the no tice of those desirous of improving their facilities in the business of cultivating mother earth. The La dies too, the ‘garden-loving ladies’, have a depart ment in this little annual which will doubtless re commend it to their favor. 1 ■ “ ■ ; ■ —— Census of Georgia. —The Census returns of this State are all in but a few counties, from which it appears that there has been an increase of popula tion since 1840, of 40 per cent, and the sum total will not fall short more than 40 or 50,000 of one million of inhabitants. Surely we shall become, if we are not already, tho Empire State of the South. Methodist Annual Conference , —The annual Conference for the Methodist Church (South) of this State is now in session at Savannah. . Bishop Payne presiding. The Rev. Dr. George F. Pierce was appointed to preach the Missionary Sermon last night. About 130 Ministers in ate tendance. Post Office Robbery. —lt is with unfeigned sorrow that we are compelled to notice the recent case of mail rob bery in Columbus, but as the facts have already got abroad, we deem it not improper to allow a correspondent to give the particulars of the affair. The family of the individual charged with the offence is one of the most respectable in ColpmbtXs. < and is entitled to, and will tqp * LY„...q „ that community under the pa™uftte>a’ ( a er hi finds itself, from the error And yielding to tempt 111 State a son and brother, whose .character has hitherto stA A1 and unspotted betore the public. This ease and that of defalcation of Mr. Gjvcn of Mobile, who stood high in the'* Church and State as an honest and incorruptible man, are sad commentaries on the frailties of human nature. Amende Honorabie.—The Post Master at Crawford Al. writes us that he had been Postmaster of that place only a few days when lie ordered the Citizen, heretofore sent to Col Gray, at that office, to be stopped, no such person being known to live in Russel County. This is quite sufficient to ex honerate the present P. M. from all blame in the matter, and to fasten it upon his predecessor ! Will the latter explain, if living ? & Scalps. —The bald-headed will do well to ! give Professor Quirk a business call and he rejuvena ted with flowing locks. See his Card. The Yew Council. —This body was renewed on I Wednesday evening last, by the installation of the new Mayor and the Board of Aldermen, into their respective sta tions. The other Municipal officers elect were also sworn in and assumed their duties. The following appointments were then made by the Coun cil: •Jas. 11. Hardaway, Bridge Keeper; Bertrand Tessereau, Sexton; Stephen Menard, Clerk of Market; W. L. Bab cock, Keeper of Magazine, T. G. Holt, Chairman of Coun cil: Standing Committees appointed by the Mayor. Finance , Holt, Jones, Whittle. On Streets and Alliys. Ells, Levy, Gove. On Public Propertij. Conner, Cole, Holt. On Fire Department. Whittle, Ells, Conner. On Pumps. Levy, Gove, Ells. On Market. Gove, Jones, Whittle. On Rose Hill. Jones, Cole. Reported for the Georgia Citizen. THE STATE, ) Charged with the offence VS. >■ of Murder of Willis 11. THOMAS KNIGHT, jr. ) Hughes. MAGISTRATE'S COURT. M. N. Burch, E. C. Grannis, W m. Shivers, .Jr., Justices of tho Peace in and for Bibb county, Georgia, on the Bench. January Bth, 1851. TESTIMONY FOR THE PROSECUTION. Judge Henry Wood, sworn. Difficulty occurred on Sunday last the sth inst. in this county and city. It took place in front of tho house where I am living in sth st. I had been up town —came down a few moments after 5 o’- clock P. M. Willis Hughes, Alex. Reynolds and several other persons present, perhaps Mr. Gibbs and John Grego ry- During the time, T. Knight, jr., came up. Don’t know whether lie said any thing to any body or any body said any thing to him. Dow Wright went down with me. He wish ed to bco Warren Wood. Gregory told me Warren was in the house, and I went in to show his room to Mr. Wright. Showed Mr. W. what door to go in, and I went into another apartment to see if Mrs. Wood had come home from a visit. As I came out of the house and walked up to where llu"lies und others were standing, heard Hughes remark to Knight, you did not talk that way, when you were stealing about here. Knight replied—do you say that I steal? Hughes said, if you don't, you are mightily belied Tom. Knight said’to Hughes, if you say I steal, I will hold you accountable to-mor row morning. Hughes looked at him a moment and said he believed he was a thief or scoundrel, or somethin* to that effect, and then hit him with his open hand in the face. Knight then flung his hand back under his coat as I thought, and Mr. Reynolds caught hold of him. lat the same tinfe caught hold of Mr. Hughes, pulled him off a few steps and com menced talking to him trying to persuade him to have no difficulty. While in conversation, my back was turned to wards Knight, and Hughes standing facing mo where he could see Knight, as I suppose. Hughes suddenly walked forward off from mo towards Knight, remarking, let him draw it, (referring to a pistol.) About the time I turned round, Hughes had caught Knight, I male a step or two to wards the parties, when the pistol fired. When tho pistol- fired, Hughes had one hand on Knight about the neck •, I was about 15 feet distant. Stepped up to them. Discovered Hughes’ clothes on fire, which I put out, as I thought. I then led Hughes back to a pile of plank near by, and discovered his undershirt still on fire, and put it out. Then called some one to go for a Doctor, and asked Hughes who I should send for. After asking him several times, he answered, McGould riek, in a low tone of voice. I asked for help to carry Hughes home. Mr. Kelly assisted me. Took him under his shoul ders and started, but had proceeded but a few steps when Hughes sank oit his knees. 1 called for help and got him home, and had him laid on the floor on a mattrass. Asked the doctor if he could not be fixed more comfortably; was answered—it is of no use. Question by Prosecution. Did Hughes say any thing when lie approached Knight. Ans. lie remarked, let him draiv it, as he was passing from me to Knight. Dont know who fired the pistol, presume it was fired by the prisoner.— Did not hear any remark from Hughes about the pistol. — Did not take any pistol from Knight—but saw’ one taken by Mr. Richards, I think, from him. Saw the pistol, did not recognize it then, did afterwards. Pistol belonged to my son Warren Wood. Knight slept with son, tho night before.— Son said Knight had taken the pistol night before from urt der his pillow. Did not see Hughes have any weapons-. Ho had a small stick, but did not use it. Hughes lived across tho street diagonally, about 200 feet distant. Did not see him come over. Cross examined. I keep boarding-house The prisoner was a boarder at the time with me. Occurrence took place about 5 or G o'clock P. M. of the day—about or nearly the usual supper time on Sunday evening. I mentioned to Hughes that Knight was a cripple and that I would not get into a difficulty with him. Presume it is generally known that prisoner is a cripple. Reynolds took hold of prisoner.— Hughes walked up and placed his hand somewhere about his ncek. Thinks that Knight and Reynolds were near the fence or against it. Reynolds had hold of prisoner at the time.— Hughes was a stout athletic man—the prisoner rather a weakly one. I could not say that Knight made any attempt to escape, my attention being given, chiefly to Hughes. Did not hear prisoner say he would give himself up. Prisoner is a cripple in his right hand. Heard no threats pass between the parties. Thinks that Reynolds carried back prisoner to tbe fence. I turned Hughes a few steps the other way. — (Pistol shown.) The pistol is the same, knows it. It was my property when I was Marshal. At,ex. Reynolds, tworn. First time I saw Hughes a bout 4 o’clock P. M. riding out in a buggy. I was in a bug gy. lie told me lie wanted to see me—to come to his house to tea. I promised to do so. Again I saw him riding out with his wife, about the time I was going down to see him. This was later. Again I saw him passing towards his house with Mrs. 11. lie got out of his buggy and walked over to where we Wert!. Deceased asked me if I had got a negro woman yet: thought I could get one of his. While talking Maj. M ood and Mr. Wright came up. Wright wished to | see Warren Wood. Maj. W. and Mr. W. went into the house. While absent, Knight came up and stood along side of me. Nobody spoke to prisoner, who remarked, I wonder how John Knight feels this morning. I dont ask him any favors or any odds no way, and never did. Hughes replied. I dont expect he asks you any favors nor no odds. Knight repeated his remark a second time. Hughes said, I think you did ask him favors when you were stealing about here.— Knight answered, do you say that I’ve been stealing about here. Hughes said, if you don't, the people belie you very mch. Knight asked Hughes, can you prove I have been stealing. Hughes said, I can prove it by several. Knight shook his left hand towards Hughes and said to him, I will make you prove that to-morrow. This shaking was done in a very daring manner. I thought Hughes was getting an gry. I think Knight stepped a little before me towards Hughes, when he made last remark. Hughes hit Knight lightly, with his npc hand in the face. As soon as Hughes struck him, the prisoner put his hand behind him when I took hold of him. I told him trot to draw any thing. Had bold of him and jmshed him back against the fence. I thought lie was about drawing his pistol. Hughes caught Knight jby the shirt below the neck. I immediately heard the pistol efiro. Dont know whether deceased had let go the prisoner L” -nr -rlo- wotl, “Hughes let go. Thinks yie ctri produced in Pari".Ooks like it, xould notewear /> it. I this ********** which hand he used with an( j ,j . ~ 1 Mw how long he has been a cripple. De- Graham - v le r 'ght side. Did not see tbe pistol fired : sawitmp.e side of the prisoner. It was fired immediately. Took hold of Knight who said turn me loose. No said I, you and and scoundrel I will not (urn you loose. Prisoner said, turn me loose or will hold you accountable for this. Saw Hughes’ clothes on fire. Richards took pistol from Knight.. I held him till Warren Wood came out, when Knight offer ed to give himself up. I said no, he must go to jail, nobody offering to take hold of him. Mr. Cummings came up and Knight said, I give myself up to you as a prisoner. I said no, you must go to jail. John Knight was a partner of Hughes. The latter was a candidate for Marshal on Saturday last.— Heard John Knight say he was friendly to Hughes’ election. Heard him and Hughes both speak of their partnership.—- Hughes was defeated as a candidate for marshal. Tom Knight looked at Hughes in an offensive manner, when he made the remark how John Knight will feel to-morfow.*— Heard prisoner say, morning after election that he had op posed Hughes. Didn't see Knight search for other weapons, after shooting. Thinks that he had reference to the election of the day before. I had hold of Knight when Maj. Wood had hold of Hughes. The latter said let him draw, when I said to Knight, dont draw any thing. Judge If. Wood re-called. It w*s about two minutes after Hughes slapped Knight that til* pistol fired. A. F. RrciiAitDs, srrorn. Myself, Reynolds and Ham mond saw Hughes going over in buggy. Hughes got out and came over where we wife, commenced talking about liireing a negro woman to Reynolds. Major Wood, Mr. Wright and someone elec came up while we were talking. Wright and Wood went into house to see Warren, while gone, Knight came up, heard Knight say 1 dont ask him any odds. Hughes said he did’nt ask him any, Kitight said he had nev er asked any favors of him, Hughes Said he expected Knight had asked favors of him while he was stealing about here. Mr. Knight asked Hughes if he meant what he said or could prove what lie said, Knight said he would make him Hughes do it on the morrow, Hughes said he could prove it and call ed him a damned little rascal—Hughes slapped Knight with his hand —Knight ran his hand Under his coat. Reynolds caught Knight and run him back some G or S feet, Maj. Wood took luW of lluglis. Knight got tiwav from Reynolds and was finally coming with his back towards Hughes. Rey nolds then threw Knight up against fence and held him there. Reynolds had Knight round the waist, Mr. Hughes took hold of him, and about the time Hughes got hold, pis tol fired, saw Reynolds and Knight oft* then about 10 or 15 feet, Reynolds called for somebody to take hold of Knight. I went up and took hold of him. (Pistol shown) Witness thought it was the one used. Warren Wood came up and claimed the pistol and it was given to him, did not see any smoke or fire about Hughes, went oft’ with him, said to Hughes to look out Knight had his pistol out, saw it in his hand. Knight had pistol out when Reynolds jerked him back to the fence, Hughes said let him draw it. Was 4or 5 feet from Hughes when pistol fired—saw no other pistol but that in Knight's hands, heard pistol fire. Wahren Wood, sworn. —(Pistol shown to witness.) Tljat is tho pistol, I claim it. It was given to me by Richards, Knight took the pistol outfrom under his bed, the morning of Sunday. Asked him for pistol. It was loaded with 3 buck shot. When received from Richards, dont know whether loaded or not—-gave pistol to Sheriff Davis or Shaw or ouc of the officers present who desired to have it at the Coroner’s Inquest. Pistol not now loaded. Loaded when I left it un der my bed. If shot off, I did not know it. I carried the pistol occasionally as Deputy Marshal. Cross Examined. —Mr. Knight surrendered himself tome, Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Richards delivered him to me. They held him till I took hold of him. Do not remember wheth er I gave permission to Knight to take the pistol or not. Am not certain whether Richards had hold of Kuight—was a woke from sleep by the firing of pistol. Dr. M’Gouldrick, Sworn. —l was called to- see Mr. Hughes, found him lying on the floor, insensible, pulse beat ing very feebly, passed my hand over region of the heart. I then examined the wound, found it from a gun or pistol shot about three inches below tbe 7th Rib, and about the same distance between Ist and 2d false ribs. I observed to Dr. Benson that this was a fatal wound through the liver, did not probe the wound, thinking it useless, gave him brandy to bring on reaction, waited on him a few Triomen ts, then went to see Mrs. Hughes who was in Convuls oris in -another room. Messenger announced that Hughes was better; went to him, asked if he knew me, said, M'Gooldrick, and asked what is the matter. I told him he Was shot. He asked by whom he was shot, I replied by little Tom Knight. Hughes then asked why ho had shot him, t replied, I know nothing about it not being present. Hughes said he had the cholic, was in great pain, placing his hand on his side. I then told him the wound was fatal and he had but a short time to live. I asked him if he had his business arranged, he said yes, Mac I think I’ve got it square up. Asked him if he thought of any thing to communicate, he said no, lift me up. Raised him up on one knee, his head resting on the other. Became rest less still complaining of pain, removed him to btd, he wished to be trirried on right still complaining of pain. I walked to foot of bed, noticed an effort of Hughes to raise himself. I think the ball passed through the liver. Deceased bled within, not externally. But one wound in the centre of a burn of considerable diameter, showing that the pistol was fired near his person, the wadding ha-'ng penetrated into the flesh. Believed Hughes died of the wound received. Gasoline Myers, Sworn. —At 12 o’clock Saturday night after Hughes went to New York, Knight told me that if Hughes ever troubled him, he was determined to shoot him derid in his tracks. Knight commenced talking with me a bout Clothes I had made for him, some shirts and drawers. Knight came to steps and called me a nasty s—g s—t and said he intended to whip me. 1 called my mother who was in the house. Knight then turned and walked off. I never mentioned Hughes’ name, it was never called till Knight called it hirtiself. Cross Exathincd.^- Did yori ever tell Henry Freeman that you intended to get Hughes to whip Knight, answer — I never did, I had shirts and drawers to make for Knight, 1 had made three shirts for him and said I thought that was enough till I got paid for what I had done for film, lie said he meant to have the clothes, I replied that he shouid’nt have them till he paid me. He then called me a— 1 said if I can’t whip you I will get someone to do it. Ho said if Wil lis Hughes ever troubled him he would shoot him dead in his tracks as certain as he was a living man. Kuigln tilade remark about shooting Hughes when I said if I corild’nt whip him I could get someone to do it. (Admitted by prosecution, that Knight understood witness to refer to Hughes, the de ceased.) G inset Myers, Sworn. —Heard all the conversation, between daughter and Knight. Heard him talking, she call ed on me and I got up and went out, I heard Knight say if Hughes ever troubled him he would shoot him in his tracks. I asked him if he was not ashamed of acting so. The quarrel was about some clothes Caroline had made for Knight, Knight threatened to whip my daughter when she said, if she could not whip him she would get some body to do it. (Time about last October, admitted by opposite counsel.) TESTIMONY FOR DEFENCE. Henry C. Freeman. Sworn. —ls acquainted with Caro line Myers. (Further testimony objected to, and its admissi bility argued at length.) Court adjourned till 9 o'clock, A. M.next day. THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 9A. M. [Case resumed.] John Gregory, sworn. I board at Maj. Woood’s. Was present at the difficulty last Sunday evening between Hughes and Knight. It was about sundown when it oc curred. Myself, Reynolds, Few Richards, Maj. Wood and Hughes were present when Knight caine up: on the side walk south-east corner of Maj. Wood’s boarding-house.— Several remarks were made about the election before Knight came up. Hughes remarked that he was beat and did not expect to run any more. There was no chance to elect a fire-eater as long as this question was agitated. Hughes remarked tliat whenever a chance offered he meant to give the Union men a blow ; did not address Knight nor look at him when Knight came up, nor did Knight loook at Hughes. Knight was looking to Maj. Wood’s house ; Hughes on the right; Knight remarked, I wonder how John will feel to morrow : did not say what John. Mr. Hughes then turned round and faced Knight: Knight was not looking at Hughes when he made the remark. Hughes replied, he woul feel h No JhJ wJicm ho wa ahottl hero.- Knight said, Hughes I havn’t stole any thing about here, as I know of. Hughes replied, well I have heard so and I be lieve it. Knight said, you have asserted this and to-morrow I will make you prove it. Hughes said, you are a rascal and a thief, (or a scoundrel,) and if you say another word to me I’ll slap you in the face. Knight stepped back a pace and Hughes slapped him with his left hand. Knight carried his hands from his pantaloon’s pockets to his sides. Hughes struck him again with his right hand. Maj. Wood took hold of him. Knight stepped back further, two paces. Hughes said let him draw it. After second blow, Knight made an effort to draw his pistol, and did do so. Hughes then ad vanced on Knight and took him by the throat. Knight’s head extended backwards and chin upwards, against the fence. Knight made some remark as if begging: said, Mr. Hughes I do not think you should treat me in this manner, I have hover done anything to you. Hughes made some remark which I did not understand. Knight held the muzzle of his pistol downwards till Hughes took him by the neck an 1 choked him against the fence. Knight then raised the pistol and fired. Richards and Reynolds took hold of him : Reynolds remarking, that he had killed Hughes, let us take him to jail. Knight could not get further back: his back was against the fence: his head thrown back. In that posi tion he turned up the pistol and fired. Reynolds had hold of Knight on the right side. I was distant five or six feet from the parties. I had hold of Hughes before he took hold of Knight, and told him not to trouble him. Hughes pushed me off, and made some remark not recollected. Did not see Knight attempt to advance. I know that he did not. Cross examined. I am boarding at Major Woods; boarded there awhile; went to another boarding house about a month and returned to Maj. Woods’, where I have been boarding about two or three weeks. Been in Macon about two months ; was raised in Columbus and Augusta; I was about town during the day, was with Knight in the evening , rode out with him in a buggy, around a square or two; came back with him to Woods, about 25 or 30 minutes before the difficulty, I remained thereon the sidewalk without going in to the house; Richards and Reynolds were there ; first saw Hughes when he was coming across the street, while Knight was gone to take awny the buggy. Had hot seen Hughes before on that day. Think Major Wood was present. 1 was standing in front of Hughes; all standing in the crowd together, Don’t know to whom particularly, Knight was talking ; believe all present were fire-eaters but Maj. Wood and Knight; lam a fire-eatef; don’t know whether Rey nolds is a fire-eater or not. Knight came up some 20 or 25 minutes after Hughes made remark about Union men.— Can’t recollect that anything else was said by the parties on that subject before Knight came up. Hughes struck first with left hand and then with right; Maj. Wood took hold of him after second blow ; Knight’s hat knocked off at second blow; I picked up the hat; Maj. Wood and others close by, Reynolds took hold of Knight after second blow’, Hughes was far enough off not to admit of a blow without advancing. Reynolds had Knight around the arms. I was four or five feet distant on Knight’s left and Hughes’ right; Reynolds was on the right of Knight Reynolds had hold of Knight at tho time Hughes was choking him. Knight was agaitist the fence and his head thrown back. Knight togged Hughes to let him alone; muzzle of pistol near the body of Hughes; some smoke and blaze when the pistol was fired. Maj. Wood had been holding Hughes. It was not a minute after second blow, before Hughes advanced on Knight. I took hold of Hughes as he advanced, and he push ed me off; did not hear any one make a remark to Hughes, when Hughes said let him draw it; tio one had hold of Knight when Hughes made that remark. Second blow given by Hughes was on the side of Knight's face; parties not more than four of five feet apart; Knight’s voice sounded as tho’ ho was badly choked. J. M. Gibbs , sworn. I board at Maj. Woods’; was at boarding house on Sunday evening. Saw part of the diffi culty ; had been up town, came down towards supper time by the street beyond the house from this, (Cherry st.) and as I turned the corner I saw someone strike Knight; saw in the crowd a young man who works in same office with me. Thought he was concerned in the difficulty, and stepped quickly to within 15 or 20 feet of the persons. Saw the person who struck Knight advancing on him, saying let him draw it, let him draw it. Did not know Mr. Hughes; when I heard the remark, I stopped thinking he meant weapons. In a short time heard the report of firearms ; saw the smoke and fire. Think Knight was against fence. The man Iwd hold of Knight by the throat or neck. II Mr(l K> ., say several words, but don’t know what; did not set- v • advance on tho man; think I would have seen hi* S’ had; parties separate*! 15 or 20 feet by Maj. Wood “* others after Knight was struck. *** Cross-examined. John Gregory was the man I working with. Saw one or two persons hold of Kni came round the southwest corner of the block CuPt how he was held ; was off about 15 feet; crowd up around him. Don’t know on what side Knight wa*k j> Saw’ Knight taken hold of by the throat or neck • held the neck a very short time; don’t know how long nj not see the pistol; don’t think it was a minute after KnU was taken by the throat, before the pistol was fired ■ thi k! Knight was standing erect against tb ier.ee when he choked. Head might have been thrown back ; Knight saying something, about the time he was token by the &*** thinks Knight said let me loose, when be was first taken Ul of. It was not when the man who struck Knight advanced that Knight said let me loose, but during the previous scuffl H. W. StIAW, sworn. I reached Mr. Hughes afterV Coroner’s inquest and took from his pocket, a revolver five or six barrels. Hughes was jailor. About an hour f ter difficulty this pistol was taken out of his pockets; Hnhrt was jailor and deputy sheriff. Such officers arc in the Lb it of carrying pistols. Don't know whether Mr. was in the habit or not; never saw him have a pistol tfo! recollect. 1 ‘ John Gallaher, tworn. Hughes was in the habit carrying pistols. Knew he was in the habit of doing m Ilad recently a serious difficulty with prisoners in jail. GEORGIA, | The foregoing testimony was token b*. Bibb County, f fore us, in the case of the State vs Thu, Knight, Jr., for murder, this 9th January 1851. MORTON N, BURCH, j. EBENEZERC.GRANXJS j , WM. SHIVERS, Jm. i. ‘ Case submitted by Counsel. Court room nrdered to b cleared. Judgment given—that the prisoner be committed to take his trial before the Superior Court. The prisoner then remanded tri Jail. Counsel the Prosecution. Col. A. 11. Chappell, S. A. Bailey, Col. W. K. DeGraffenried, Col. A. P. Pow, and it. A. Smith, Esq. For the defence —Poe & Nab and Stubbs & lister. Esquires. .Municipal Election. The following is the official return of the election on Saturday last for Municipal Officers, Macon: MAYORALITY. union Ticket. I opposition. J. 11. li. W ashington, 298 JE. L. Strohecker, 229 BOARD OF ALDERMEN. Z. T. Conner, 368 R. A. L. Atkinson, 250 C. I*. Levy, 363 W. C. Wilson, I9j J. L. Jones, 361 M. S. Thompson, 190 C, 1. Cole, 339 A. B. Adams, C. A. Ells, 327 T. 11. Plant, 1R L. N. Whittle, 320 T. G. Holt, 306 S. F. Gove, 268 PRINCIPAL MARSHAL. John B. Cumming, 287 Willis 11. Hughes, 202 Lawrence Cherrv, 33 DEPUTY MARSHALS. W. D. Wood, 288 Geo. Lunsford, 295 11. W. Shaw, 216 J. Adderhold, fij 11. E. Richardson, 89 Jesse Morris, 43 •I. B. Nelson, 47 11. J. Coobefi it CLERK AND TREASURER. A. R. Freeman, No opposition. ■ ■ i ii i m n mechanics! Attention! A called meeting of the Mechanics Society will take place this evening at 7 o'clock, for the Election of Officer*. Per order, D. TOUCKY, Secy. NEW-YOHK AND SAVANNAH Steamship Line. WEEKLY. THE new and splendid steamers FLORIDA, Cspt. Lrct, and ALABAMA, and apt. ‘Ludlow, belonging to tbs NEW YORK AND SAVANNAH STEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY, on ai d after the Ihh in*., trill leave Savannah and Xew-York every Sattkdat until farther n* tice. I hpse ships are 1.200 tons register, and nftsnrpassrd in comfort saletv and speed. Cabin passage, s2s—payable iu advance. Address PADDLEFORD, FAY COI Savannah. SAMUEL L. MITCHELL, 1?4 Front-street, New York. Jan. 11, 1851.—n04112m. WIGS A HD; SCALPS, To all Suffering from a Defect ii the Hair. DR. QUIRK, THE Rejuvenator has arrived, and will tarry for a few days, and is now’ prepared to SCALP or SCRATCH ail who may require his Artistic services in the way of s sekslr or part fread of hair , or advise with the young who are likely to become prematurely bald. Apply at his room at the W ashington Hall, where he iviil be iii constant attendance, during his stay. THOMAS Ql IRK: ‘ of 490 Broadway, Sew York. ON Saturday last, a Due Bill, signed by F. K. Wright and payable to S. YV. Babcock or bearer, one day aftsr date, for $ 139- The public are cautioned against trading for said note, as the payment has been stopped to any one but my self; „ S. W. BABCOCK. ’ Jan. 11, 1801. . 3 t (ft To the Afflicted. : ASs A::, M. STROUD CONTINUES to devote his undivided attention to the treats** of chronic Diseases of every form and variety. He i* prepar ed to entertain patients—both white and black, for which hi* charg es are very moderate. Persona wishing treatment, should note dowa their age, the history of the case; their present symptoms and the co lor or their hair ami eyes, and in the letter (post paid) enclose and on its reception,he will mail to their address a portion of Med icine, (to last a month) to suit the case. He flatters himself that h long and extensive experience and bis estabisihed snccess in this de partment, of practice, will be sufficient guaranty to applies**. Postage ;on a portion of medicines, only five to 10 cents. Pondtown, Sumpter co., Ga. jan. 11—6 m ‘.•Journal k Messenger, Columbus Enquirer, and Times, idea** copy the above 6 months and forward the bills to A. B. r 5. DISSOLUTION. THE Co-partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned in the Grocery and Commission Business, under the firm of Stott. Carhart k Cos., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Isa* Seott retirine from the business. Either J’artner is authorized to adjust all unsettled business. ISAAC SCOTT, JAMES D. CARD ART Jan. 1, 1851. WILLIAM B. CARHART. ‘V^DTICE. —All persons indebted to Scott, Carhart k Ox, art A.l requested to call and settle immediately. VEW FIRM.—J. D. Carhart and W. B. Carhart, (of the “U ■i’ firm of Scott, Carhart & Oo„) having this day associated with lliem, J. B. Stow and E. H. Carhart, th Grocery and Commission Business will be continued under the firm of Carhart, Bro. k Cos. A continuation ofthe liberal patronage extended to the old concern, is respectfully solicited. J. p, CARHART, W. B. CARHART- J. B. STOW. jan 1 [4l—tf] E. H. CARHART. ‘k'bU.'tV.S. rpilE Largest assortment ever offered in this Market of rich, ele ~ §? n h useful, and ornamental articles suitable for Christmas and New Y ear s Presents, at E. J. JOHNSON’S. PERSONS wish to take chances in a Splendid Raffle for Holiday Presents are requested to call as above. dec 21 3 GOLD Foil, Dentists Files, Mouth Glasses, drc„ (ot Ba,e by E. J. JOHNSON. mSL PLANTER’S HOTEL, Tallahassee, Florida. THE Undersigned has taken charge ofthe above Estab lishment. It has been refitted and furnished with polil* and accommodating servants, and with every convenience which either the place or the season can afford. Hs tn*t* that his experience as a Hotel Keeper and his general **■ quaintance made during his residence in Macon, will be ficient guarantee to the Travelling Public and especially <• the citizens of Florida, that he will not fail to please- H® will at least use every (reasonable effort to contribute to the comfort and convenience of those who favor him with their patronage. S. M. LANIER novI6 ly