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THE GEORGIA CITIZEN.
L. F. W. ANDREWS, EDITOR.
MACON, GEO. NOV. 8,18 AL
To Correspondents.
A. J. C. Youngsville, Ala. is informed that his pa
per is regularly mailed on every Saturday, and if he
does not get it as soon ns other Macon papers publish
ed three or four days before, it is because the mail ar
rangements do not suit our publication day. e can
not therefore remove the difficulty, which is not of our
own making.
Official Vote for Governor.— Cobb re
ceived 57,397 votes. McDonald 38,821. Cobb s
majority* 18,573.
Oglethorpe University. —The annual com
mencement of this University takes p.ace on \N ednes
dny next, when addresses will be delivered by Rev.
Dr. Geo. F. Fierce, and Rev. E. P. Rogers. The
Eaecalaureatc Sermon will be delivered by President
Tallnmdgc, on Sunday evening previous.
iMtWTWTW>i ‘•a
ItlillcdffCTille and Gordon Rail Road—
This road is in operation front Gordon to Midway,
two miles from Milledgcviiie. The Central R. Road
Company have an Engine and Cars running on it
twice a day, each way.
ThC Campbells.—The Campbells have taken
Concert llall for a few more Concerts in this city, next
week. See advertisement,‘and give them a benefit.
Georgia Statc'Mechanical Institute.
,An adjourned meeting of this Institute will take
place this evening, at the Library Room of the Macon
Mechanics’ Society. A full attendance ofmembers and
those wishing to become members is requested.
Ratlings Down of Willedgcvllle Doings.
The Editor was present at the Inauguration of
•Governor Cobb, on Wednesday, bnt having only three
hours time to stay at the Capital, did not find much to
write down, for the information or amusement of his
readers. As, on all such occasions, there were pres
ent a score or two of Candidates for all the Offices
within the gift of the Legislature, from U. S. Senator
down to Doorkeeper. For the former office, there
promises to bo considerable skirmishing among the
ambitious politicians of the State, and not a little doubt
as to the result. Mr. Berrien is still a candidate, and
has lingering hopes, that by some lucky turn of the
cards, lie may be winner. The lion. Robert Toombs
is also in the field, and by many, it is thought, will be
successful, but we do not think he ought to be, if he
considers either his own good or the interests of the
Union Party. He is already a member of Congress,
and a leader in the Representative branch of the na
tion. In the Senate, he will be obliged to take an in
ferior position. Besides, the people do not like to see
a public man so greedy of office. They do not like to
see a man, while holding an elevated position, seeking
for and obtaining a still more elevated one, on which
to enter, at the yxpiration of his existing term. There
is still another reason why Mr. Toombs should not be
elected Senator, and that is, the fact, that his election
would bo considered a confirmation of the rumor of the
late canvass, that Fillmore, Cobb, Toombs and Ste
phens, at Washington, arranged the plan to make Cobb
•Governor, Toombs Senator, and Stephens Minister
Plenipotentiary. We did not believe any such story
then, nor do we now, but all who recollect the charge
of George Krctncr, of Pennsylvania, of “bargain and
corruption” against Clay and Adams, and the subse
quent confirmation of the charge, according to the pre
diction, will easily understand how a party may be made
to suffer, by such eoalitio.is or appearance of coali
tions !
Mr. Jenkins teas a candidate for the same station,
but in deference to the claims of Mr. Berrien, we un
derstood, has declined running until Mr. Berrien's
•hance is found hopeless.
\V e also heard that the name of Judge Warner, of
the Supreme Court, spoken of in connexion with the
Senatorship. This would be a very acceptable ap
pointment, if tlie people were willing to spare him
Ironi the Bench. But we arc satisfied that such is not
the esse.
Two other gentlemen, both from the west—Tlines
Holt, Esq., and Judge Hill—are also aspirants for a
sect in the Senate of the U. S. The latter gentleman
baa three strings to his bow. lie would like to get
the Scnatorslfip. Failing in that, he would like to be
made Supreme Judge, and failing in that, he would fall
back upon the office he now fills, as Judge of the Su
perior Court. But if that should fail him, the Lord
knows what he would aspire to, unless like a certain
office-seeker at Washington, he would, as a dernier
resort, take a suit of “old clothes 1” In our candid o
pinion, any lawyer who gives it ns his sober opinion
that there is no cause of notion for libel against a man
who falsely publishes another as an abolitionist , in the
South, is unfit to-be Judge of any thing save a cock
fight. But we have not enumerated all who have been
•poken of, by their friends, ns suitable men for the
Senate. The name of Judge Andrews, of Wilkes,
and that of Robt. Collins, of this city, have been sug
gested, and we should not be surprised, unless King
Caucus issues his edicts, at one or the other of these
gentlemen being chosen, to fill the much coveted place.
For the State House Officers —Secretary, Treasurer.
Comptroller, Ac. there are many applicants, and it is
impossible to tell who will come out first in the scram
ble. In the various Solicitorships there are abou GO
■candidates in the field, as we have been informed, ren
dering the canvass lively and interesting.
For the oftiee of Public Printer, nearly every Press
in the State has entered into the usual log-rolling
combinations, the “Citizen” always excepted. We
have no ambition that way, tlie only aspiration we have
being for that amount of public patronage that will keep
us in that happy state of independent contentment
which an honest Journalist should ever aim to reach.
There aro rumors afloat very discreditable to the
powers that have been at Milledgcviiie, in connexion
with tlie management of the Penitentiary. We are
credibly informed that several convicts have recently
been pardoned out of the Prison, through the influence
of the almighty Dollar. For the sum of SIOO or S9OO,
paid to certain individuals, an open sesame is given to
some malefactors, while to others not in the secret, or
th) poor to raise the bribe, the gates of egress are
closed till the due course of law opens them ! We were
tdd that not less than nine convicts have in this way
left the prison, within a few weeks! Such are tlie ru
mors, we will not say facts, current at the State Me
tropolis, and it behooves the Legislature to examine
into the matter, to discover the truth and apply the
needed remedy.
Every body laughs at the high-wrought panegyric
which his ex-Exeellency bestows, in his message, upon
his friend and protegee, Chief Engineer Mitchell, but it
will avail nothing to secure the latter in his seat, how
ever grateful a heart it may show liis Excellency to
possess.
The fire-eating wing of the Legislature behave them
selves handsomely in their cramped condition. Some
of them, perhaps all, are very clever fellows, and, though
few in number, may be able to keep the majority from
getting “too big for their breeches.” If they use the
‘‘balance of power” they possess, in a judicious manner,
*ven a “choice of evils,” (as they may consider it,) may
result in good to the commonwealth.
A circular has lately appeared, calling on tlie De
mocrats to unite on the old party issues, but the fun of
the joke consists in the said document being signed by
Judge C. Dougherty of Clark, as one of the old Demo
cratic pannel!
But we have no more space, this week, for gossip,
but shall endeavor to keep our readers fully posted on
all matters of interest that may occur at Milledgeville,
dating the session.
Draff Basiness iaJOfflethorpe.
We refer our Southwestern readers t > the advertise
ment of Messrs. Snead and Chapman, two voting
tiemen who have recently established themselves in
lhe Dreg Business in the growing town of Ogle thorpe.
Freni a personal acquaintance with Messrs. 8. & O.
■*t can confidently recommend them to the public.
lottou Markets.
Macon, Nov. 7.
Received in Oct. 1850, 20,553 Bales.
“ “ 1851, 9,950 “
Stock in hand Ist Oct. 1850, 10,972 Bales.
“ “ “ “ “ 1851, 14 058 “
We quote 6 to 7 3-8, principal sales 7 to 7 1-4.
Savannah, Nov. s.—Sales 798 baits, at 7 to 8 cts.
Charleston, 4. Fair demand, 1700 bales disposed
of at prices ranging from 6 5-S to 8. Decline of 1-8
on lower qualities.
THREE D AYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER FRANKLIN.
New York, Nov. 3. 8 P M.
The Steamer Franklin has arrived from
Havre, which place she left on the 22nd ulf.—
She brings Liverpool dales to the 21st., three
dav- later than those Brought by the Europa.
I lie London Money Market was easv. Con
sols closed at 97 l-4 to 97 3-9. The trade in
the Manufacturing districts was dull and
prices declining.
In Liverpool Cotton was depressed and
prices in favor of buyers. There was a contin
ued pressure of sales. On Saturday the 20th,
the sales were 5000 bales, one thousand of
which were taken by exporters. There was no
speculative demand. ‘The sales for the three
days, since the departure of the Europa on the
19th, amount to 24, 000 hales.
Oar Late Consul to Cuba. —The papers an
nounce the recall of Mr. Owen and bis arrival at
Charleston. Also of the appointment of Judge Sharkey,
of Mississippi, to fill his place ! To the recall of Mr.
Owen we have nothing to demur. But we think Mr.
hillmore lias done a very foolish thing to appoint the
President of the first Nashville Convention to fill the
vacancy. Judge Sharkey committed a great political
sin in going to that Convention, and though he may
have siDco repented thereof ‘in sackcloth and nslies,’
yet be ought not to have received office, till lie had
gone to the foot of the ranks and spelled up ! The
‘ eleventh hour men should not be elevated over those
who 1 ke Lang don of Mobile, have borne tlie burden
and heat of the day. The latter, it is true, was not
an applicant for the station, but when it was rumored
that he was appointed Consul, tlie public voice was so
enthusiastically expressed in his favor, as to preclude
the acceptance of the office by any other right-ininded
person.
Snprerae Court.- -The Supreme Court of
Georgia is now in session, at Milledgeville, with but
few cases on tlie docket.
The Recorder mentions the following remarkable
sac-is connected with this Court:
“Os the whole business of the six years past, which
every body knows has been of a most onerous charac
ter, there is only one ease left on tlie docket, and this
continued recently at Gainesville, on account of the
death of one of the parties. Again, all of the Judges
have attended every term, with but one exception, and
that on account of sickness.’’
This being the case, we shall, in common with the
people at large, regret any change in the members of
the Court for years to come. It is certainly the pub
lic wish, that the enlightened Jurists, now on the Su
preme bench remain in that dignified position until the
judicial system of the State shall lie perfected by their
wisdom and experience.
International • —The November No. of this j
valuable monthly has been laid on our table, by Messrs.
Richards, Agents for Macon. The Ist article is an ac
count of the great exhibition of the N. Y. State Agri
cultural Fair of New York, at Rochester, with embel
lishments representing the fair ground, cattle, Agricul
tural Implements, &c. The contributors to this num
ber are G. P. R. James, Dr. J. W. Francis, Horace
Greely, Washington Irving, .John P. Kennedy, and
others. There are also two plates of Fashion. Price
*25 cents per number. Stringer & Townseud, 222
Broadway, N. Y.
Gcorffia Lcfflslature,
Milledgeville, Nov. 3d, 1851.
Both branches of the Legislature were or
ganized on Monday morning last, in due form.
In the Senate tlie Hon. l’eter Cone was cal
led to the chair, and the oath of office admin
istered by Judge Baxter of Hancock. Where
upon the Hon. A. P. Miller, of Richmond, was
elected President, Luther G. Glenn, Esq., of
Henry, Secretary, Stewart of Hancock, Mes
senger, and Mitchell of Fayette, Doorkeeper.
In the House, Mr. Scarlett of Glynn was cal
led to the chair, and the oath of office admin
istered by Judge Hill of Troup. On the Ist
ballot for Speaker, Judge Merriwether had 52
votes, Stewart Floyd, 41, Col. McDougald
17, \Ym. T. Wofford 15, and C. S. Henry 3.
On the 2d ballot the race was between Merri
wetlier and Floyd, the others being withdrawn,
and resulted, G 6 for Merriwether, and 57 for
Floyd. Judge M. was accordingly elected and
took his position.
For Clerk of the House, Thaddeus Sturgis,
Esq. of Columbus, was elected over C. Peebles,
Esq. of Clark, by five votes—the ballot being
Sturgis G 7, Peebles G 2, Blank 1.
Mr. McCommon of Monroe, was elected Door
keeper, and Mr. Jessee Oslin of Cobb, Messen
ger. Mr. Merriwether, on being conducted to
his seat, delivered a neat and appropriate ad
dress, returning thanks for the honor conferred
and asking indulgence of the house for any er
rors of judgment he might commit, from inex
perience of the duties of the chair. He also
drew a beautiful comparison between the past
and present condition of Georgia, in favor of the
latter, and urged the adoption of such measures
as would continue to “develope the mighty re
sources of the State—stimulate her energies—
speed her on her course” and give her a just
claim to receive, in lieu of the sectional distinc
tion of the “Empire State of the South;’ the
“more honored and national distinction of the
Empire State of this glorious Union.'’
Tuesday, Nov. 14.
But little was done in either house to-dav.
The Senate passed a resolutiou to bring on the
election of Judges of the Supreme Courts, and
Solicitors on Thursday, but the house struck
out that part of the resolution relative to Judg
es, after some skirmishing, and bringing the
members to the yeas and nays, by a vote of 78
to 40.
[A resolution also passed the Senate to elect
an United States Senator on Thursday, in which
the house had not agreed,• up to Thursday
morning.]
The election of State House officers is set
down for Monday next.
In the House, Col. McDougald of Muscogee,
introduced a Bill to repeal the law of last Ses
sion, touching the slave traffic from other States,
also to lay off anew Judicial District in the
South West, to be called the Florida District.
Wednesday, Nov. 5.
A brilliant assemblage of Ladies and Gen
tlemen, and both branches of the Legislature,
crowded the Representative Hall this clay at 12
o’clock, to witness the ceremony of inaugura
tion of bis Excellency, Howell Cobb. The Pre
sident of the Senate, Speaker of the House,
Gov. I owns and other State Dignitaries, occu
pied the desks, while the Senate encircled the
same, in a standing position, during the cere
monies. Mr. Cobb, after having delivered his
address in an impressive and dignified manner,
took the oath ot office, and received from the
hands of his predecessor, the Great Seal of
State, which he handed over to the Secretary.
The President of the Senate then proclaimed
that Howell Cobb was duly installed Governor
of the State of Georgia, for two years ensuing.
Gov. Towns’ Itlessaffe.
It is impossible for us to give, this week,
more than the following general synopsis of
this farewell message of his late Excellency
Gov. Geo. W. Towns. It is a pretty fair doc
ument, considering its source, but its length is an
abominable infliction upon both printers and
readers. The latter will therefore thank us, we
reckon, for the condensation which follows:
Opening Remarks.—Means to avoid all to
pics not affecting the interests of the people,
in the recommendations submitted to the Leg
islature.
Thinks that abundant cause of gratitude to
Deity exists, that the State has been spared
from the scourge of pestilence and famine, but
it is nevertheless a fact that we are passing
through a season of bitter discontent, that inay
well claim the exercise of the brightest christiau
virtues (?) <fcc.
State of the Finances.— Gratifying. Bonds
of the State in greater repute now than ever.
Holders will not allow them to be redeemed.
The liabilities of the State have been increased
since close of 1847, on the sum of 1397,222
22. This was chiefly for Rail Road purposes.
Since the close of political year 1847, to close
of financial year 1850, there lias been paid of
interest on public debt, $414,770,91, and of
principal 201.559,72, leaving the debt at this
time $1,724,722,22. Take from this the sum
of $300,000, and the balance of the appropri
ation for the completion of State Road, and
payable from it, the public debt is now sl,
424,722,22, less by $154,143-38 than at the
close of 1847. Available Funds in the Treas
ury $54,038-09, which he recommends to be
applied to the further reduction of the debt.
Central Bank. —Original capital $3,5G0,000,
Requisitions on the Bank, in form of Treasury
Warrants, from ’33 to ’4l was $2,293,500 —
from ’4O to’43, SOBO,OOO, total $3,200,000.
In face of these drains on the Bank, the Educa
tion Act of 1844, transferred $262,300 to the
State Treasury. Dividends, interests, <fcc. since,
increasing the sum to $410,032,50. The lia
bilities of the Bank at same time were not less
thin $1,500,000. Such a financial operation
the Governor complains of as being incompre
hensible. Present liabilities of the Bank con
sist ot Bonds issued to redeem its circulation,
amounting to 371,000. Os this amount, $9,000
is redeemable in 1851, $39,000 in 1855, $34,-
000 in 1856, $17,000 in 1857,521,500 in 1859,
$35,000 in 18G0, $5,000 in 1861, $37,000 in
1862, 48,500 in 1863, and $74,000 in 1864.
The available assets, as reported by the Cash
ier, may be estimated at SIOO,OOO. Liabili
ties reduced in four years, $279,069,87.
Taxation.— On this point the Governor
speaks like a sensible man, recommending an
ad valorem system of Taxation on the property
of the State. Upon the authority of the Cen
sus returns of last year the real estate of Geor
gia is estimated at $120,663,283—per50nal
$210,081,254. One Bth of one per cent on
which sums would bring into the Treasury a
bout $34 i .282,82, after allowing 16 per cent
for assessing, collecting, (fee., an amount exceed
ing the present income, and more titan adequate
for present and accruing liabilities.
Reports of Treasurer and Comptroller.
—From these we learn that the total available
balance in the Treasury, at the close of the fi
nancial year, is $118’,962,45, from this sum
deduct $37,180,71. of undrawn appropriations:
$30,219,40 of the tax of 1851, collected before
the close of the financial year, and $10,582,00,
dividends on “Education Fund,” leaving a sur
plus at the close of the fiscal year of $40,087,34.
lhe amount of undrawn appropriations, that
will revert to the Treasury, will probably not
vary far from $13,950,75* making the actual
surplus in the Treasury, subject to any future
appropriations made bv tlie Legislature, or ap
plicable to the public debt, $54^038,09.
I Res Collected from General Govern
ment.—Judge Sturgis has collected for tlie
State $65,633,44, exclusive of commissions, on
account of advances made, during Indian dis
turbances of 1836. Also $21,044.60 for the
Central Bank, on samo account.
Western fc Atlantic Rail Road.— The
Governor claims great credit for himself and liis
Chief Engineer, Mr. Mitchell, for having saved
this road from a total wreck—puts the white
wash on Mitchell with an unsparing luand, and
calls on the Legislature to meet his recent con
tracts for iron, and to appropriate $500,000
more to put the road in efficient order. He al
so recommends to perfect the organization of
the road by a Board of Directors, of whom one
should be President, and to which Board corpo
rate powers shall be given for the management
of the Road, (fee. The Directors to be chosen
as the Supreme Judges from both political
parties!
Steam Marine.— The message recommends
the State to give aid to the establishment of a
line ofSteam Propellers from Savannah to Eng
land on the Continent.
Common Schools.— ls in favor of common
schools and against poor schools. The latter
offensive to the pride of parents—the former
equal and republican. Believes that the re
sources of the State are ample to sustain a gen
eral system of public instruction. He says that
the Bank Stock, the income from which is, un
der the laws of 1843, applied to educating the
poor, is an appropriate fund to be applied to this
object, whenever the State provides for the hold
ers of bonds of the Central Bank. The next
source of permanent income for this object,
should be the net income from the Western and
Atlantic Railroad, when the present liens, and
such as may be necessary to incur for its immedi
ate equipment and repairs,have been redeemed;
and the deficiency, if any, shonld be supplied
by a per capita tax.
The Governor further recommends that
Teachers be educated at public expense to take
charge of the public schools, said teachers to
indemnify the State for expenses afterwards.
Deaf and Dumb and Lunatic Asylums.—
Eacli of these Institutions is recommended to
the fostering care of the Legislature.
Georgia and Florida Boundary Line.—
All efforts to adjust this boundary have failed.
Florida has entered a Bill before the Supreme
Court of the United States, and the Governor
lias appointed Jno. M. Berrien to protect the
interests of Georgia, before that tribunal.
[Next come some private and minor matters
touching monumental tributes, Swamp Lands
in Ware Cos., suspended executions of murder
ers, Cobb’s Digest of the Statute Laws, Resig
nations of office and vacancies filled, which we
have not space to detail.]
Penitentiary. —Recommends a classifica
tion of prisoners, according to grades of crime
and separating the big scoundrels from the lit
tle ones. Expenses of this College greatly in
creased, and sales of wares difficult, at remune
rating prices. Thinks, if a fair proportion of
the debts is collected, and some $5,000 due
tho Penitentiary by the State is paid, that the
institution will get along two years longer with
out assistance. Also renews his recommenda
tion to establish a railroad car manufactory in
the prison!
The Militia.— Any change would be an
improvement. The Volunteer system is recom
mended, arms to be furnished by the State to
companies, with a view to place the State in an
efficient state of defonoe, especially as Geor
gia in Convention assembled has resolved
that she “would and ought to resist, (even as a
last resort) to a disruption of every tie which
binds her to the Union, any action of Congress
upon the subject of slavery in the District of
Columbia, or in places subject to the jurisdic
tion of Congress, incompatible with the rights
and the honor of the slaveholding States” <fcc.,
ali of which is submitted “with nopartizan spir
it’ 4 &c. but with a view to the prosperity of the
people.
With an *3xhortation to a restoration of good
feeling, his ex-Excellency thus piously closes
his communication to the Legislature;—
“W hatever destiny may await us, whether of
prosperity or adversity, we cannot too often
invoke the guidance of that Infinite Being, whose
favor is power, whoso displeasure is weak-1
ness.” GEO. W. TOWNS. 1
inaugural Address of Got. Cobb.
Senators and Representatives :
In obedience to the popular voice of the State, I ap
pear before you to-day to assume tho duties of the
Executive Chair. Wo have been called, gentlemen,
to our respective stations at an interesting period in
the history of our State. In all the departments of
life, which stamp the impress of progress and greatness
upon a people, Georgia occupies an eminent position
among her sister states of the Republic. In agricul
ture, that noblest pursuit of civilized man, she yields
the palm of superiority to none. Endowed by Pro
vidence with a salubrious climate and fertile soil, undtr
the culture of her enterprising citizens, she stands forth
the generous rival of the foremost amongst her suc
cessful and flourishing sisters. In manufactures and
the mechanical arts, our State presents a picture which
her proudest sons may contemplate with pleasure and
gratification. The youngest among us may remember
the time when the walls of the first factory raised
iu our State—; nd now in every section of it may be
seen the daily increasing evidences of the success which
has attended the efforts of our energetic citizens in the
manufacture of the great American staple. The pro
gress we have made for the last few years in this - and
other branches of manufacture, clearly foreshadows the
period as not far distant in tlie future, when she will
rank among the most successful of the manufacturing
States of the Union.
Nor has providence been less generous to us in the
bestowal of those natural advantages which constitute
the basis of commercial greatness.
Amidst all the evidences, that mark the progressive
spirit of our people, to none should Georgians look
with more gratification—than to those which charac
terize the energy and efforts of her principle sea-port.
Linked and bound together as are the different sections
of our State, by her system of internal improvements,
we begin to feel more truly and justly the identity of in
terest and feeling which)should exist between our moun
tains and seaboard. Il liasbnade us neighbors in dis
tance—it should make us neighbors in interest and
feeling. In contemplating these results from our rail
road enterprises, our pleasure shouid be enhanced by
the reflection, that it is the almost exclusive work of in
dividual effort and private capital. The State road
constitutes the only exception to this general remark.
This work in its origin gave promise of great advan
tages to the State, in developing tho resources of that
vast and interesting section of country through which
it passes—and informing the most important link con
necting the western waters with the Atlantic coast.—
In the realization of these anticipations, we find ample
compensation for the labor and capital which have been
invested in this important enterprise. It now depends
in a great measure upon the fostering care, enlightened
judgment, and unbending firmness of the representa
tives of the people, to render it a permanent monu
ment of the wisdom and forecast of its patriotic pro
jectors. Whilst the attention of our people has thus
been directed with characteristic energy to these sour
ces of national wealth, they have not been unmindful
of that important and paramount duty—tho education
of their sons and daughters. It is indeed a grateful
spectacle to witness throughout tlie State, the increas
ing interest manifested on this interesting and impor
tant subject. In a free government like ours, where
all power emanates from the people, we cannot too
highly estimate the importance of preserving through
out the land, pure hearts and enlightened minds. Those
who shall place it within the power of every son and
daughter of Georgia to receive the benefit of a plain
and practical education, will be justly regarded among
the noblest benefactors of the State. Let our united
efforts be directed under the blessing of Providence to
the consummation of this great object—the education
of the hearts and minds of the people.
To our hands, gentlemen, for the time being, has a
confiding people committed these various and important
interests ol tlie State. \\ e should enter upon our
duties, with a consciousness of tho responsibility we
have assumed, and a determination so to discharge
them, that there may exist in the public mind, no just
cause to regret tlie trust that lias been reposed in us.
Nor, gentlemen, is the present a less interesting period,
when considered in reference to our federal* relations.
Our federal government is now passing through an
ordeal, which may justly be regarded its the severest
test to which it \tw-e.ytM been subjected. In the issue
is involved not only oW own peace and happiness, but
the solution of that gr*t protk n T -vUcli has engaged
so much of the ablest and purest men, who
have ever lived—the capacity of man for self-govern
ment.
At the commencement of the last Congress, the
country was convulsed with a bitter sectional controver
sy, growing out of the institution of slavery, as it exists
in tlie Southern States. The ablest heads were ap
palled with the magnitude of the danger that threatened
the integrity of the republic—and the stoutest hearts
faltered under the weight of responsibility. It would
be inappropriate to this occasion to review the history
of that angry and threatening controversy—nor would
1 necessarily refresh your memories with many of its
painful reflections—but there are lessons and admoni
tions to be drawn from its consideration, which cannot
be too deeply and forcibly impressed upon the public
mind of the country.
This threatening issue was ultimately brought to a
close in our national legislature, by the adopts>n of a se
ries of measures familiarly known to the country as tlie
Compromise. That Compromise was based upon two
important principles—The first recognized the great
American doctrine of the right of every people in the
organization of their State governments, to determine
for themselves whether or not they would have the in
stitution of slavery, as a part of their social system —a
principle dear to every republican heart, and one upon
which rests the whole fabric of American institutions —
thus repudiating that other doctrine so justly odious to
the people of tho South—of tlie tight and duty of
Congress to reject a State applying for admission into
tlie Union, because her Constitution tolerated the in
stitution of slavery. The other cardinal principle of
the Compromise recognizes the Constitutional obliga
tion to deliver up our fugitive slaves, when they may
escape into the non-slaveholding Stases—a duty ex
pressly imposed by the letter of the Constitution, and
the enforcement of which is essential to the per
manence of the republic. After the adoption of this
adjustment by Congress, circumstances, imposed upon
the people of Georgia the important duty of pronounc
ing the first authoritative judgment upon it.
To our action, the eyes of the whole country were
directed, and our fellow-citizens every where looked to
our movements with anxious solitude. It was under
those circumstances that Georgia was called upon to
speak. She spoke, and her voice breathed a mingled
spirit of ardent devotion to the Union, and of patriotic
warning to its Northern friends. Looking to the past,
and considering the rights and interests that had been
involved in the contest, the dangers and difficulties,
whieh had surrounded the country, and the important
principles upon which the linal action of the govern
ment was based, she solemnly declared her determina
tion to stand to and abide by the Compromise as a per
manent and final settlement of this dangerous and vital
issue. Its finality and faithful enforcement in all its
parts, constituting essential elements to commend it to
the favor and support of herself and her sister States
of the South. Looking to the future, with reference
to the menaces of threatened aggression which had
been so freely indulged in by a portion of the people of
the North—and regarding the adoption of those mea
sures against whieh she raised her warning voice in the
forth resolution of her convention, as invidious blows
aimed at her most vital interest; she has calmly, but
firmly said to this maddened spirit of fanaticism, thus
far sha|t thou go, and no farther. Her position was
taken with calmness in 1850, it has been reaffirmed
with deliberation in 1851, and I now renew the pledge
of my hearty co-operation in maintaining it with firm
ness and decision. Georgia has thus placed herself
upon a broad national and patriotic platform, and invites
her sister States of tho Union to standby her in the
pr -sorvation of the happiest and freest government on
earth ; upon these great principles of right and justice.
Her policy and principles look to the preservation of
the Union, and the maintenance of the Constitution as
one, and inseparable. Ambition can seek no higher
and nobler object, than the transmission to posterity,
of this inestimable legacy—A union of sovereign
States, cemented bt a Constitution dispensing
equality and justice to all its members, — a Con
stitution consecrated by tho wisdom of the great and
good men of revolutionary memory, a Union whose
flag floats upon every breeze—is honored in every land,
and regarded throughout the world as the emblem of
constitutional freedom. The maintenance of such a
Constitution and the preservation of such a Union, is
worthy of the united and untiring efforts of patriotic
men, North and South, East and West, worthy of their
best energies and purest devotions. Assembled herein
the Capital of Georgia, around Iter time honored and
consecrated altars, let us unite in one common prayer
to the great Ruler of the Universe, that this Constitu
tion and this Union may be perpetuated to our latest
posterity.
A ‘Httrrigraphlc’ Artlele. — first first
page for a capital article on the subject of the hot haste
which characterizes the American people.
Rail Road Agents —We are requested to state
that the Agents of the Macon and Western Railroad
have not any authority to interfere with the direc'ion
of Cotton shipped from the various depots to Macon,
or to charge the planter for receiving, weighing and
forwarding the same, when delivered in good condi
tion. Any arrangement these Agents may make with
the Ware House merchants to receive Cotton and give
Ware House Receipts for the same, instead of the usu
al Rail Road Receipt, is altogether a private specula
tion which the Rail Road Company has nothing to do
with, and which the planter may sanction or not, at his
pleasure.
List of Premiums.
Awarded at the late Agricultural Fair,
In the city of Macon.
Reported for the “Georgia Citizen.*’
ON ESSAYS.
For Essay on Cultivation and Treatment of Cotton
Crop. J. M. Chambers. Columbus, Silver Pitcher,
worth, - S2O 0
For Essay on do. and do. of Corn Crop,
to the same, Silver Pitcher, - 20 00
For Essay on Treatment, Ac. of slaves,
Nathan Bass, Macon, Silver Pitcher, 20 00
Best Agricultural Song—Mrs. C. L. llentz,
Columbus, - - 20 00
Devon and Durham Cattle. Class 1.
Best Bull 3 yrs. old. Boston, R. Peters, Atlanta,
Silver Pitc’ er, - - 20 00
2d best do. Abelard , ,J. B. Jones, Burke Cos.,
Silver Cup, - - 8 00
Best 1 or 3 yr. old, Kossuth , J. V. Jones,
Burke Cos., Silver Cup, - 15 00
“ lor 2 yr. old Baltimore, R. Peters, 10 00
2d “ “ Hualco, 11. W. Jones, 5 00/
Best Bull Golf, Wonder, J. V. Jones, 5 00
“ Cow, 3 yrs. and upwards, Beauty,
R. Peters, - - 10 00
2d best Cow, 5 I*2 yrs, Eloise, J. V. Jones, 800
Best Heifer 2 and 3 Jenny Lind, R. Peters, 10 00
2d do. Eleanor, “ 8 00
Best 1 and 2 Amelia, J. B. Jones, 5 00
2d “ Lady Patterson, R. Peters, 200
Best Heifer Calf 8 mos. Red Rose, “ 5 00
2d “ “ 4 “ J. V. Jones, 200
Jacks.
Best Spanish Jack,“ Don Carlos ,” 4 yrs. old, Sil
ver Pitcher, S2O 00, 2d beet Catalonia, Silver Goblet,
sls 00, to Messrs. Easley, Sloan A Easley.
Southern Raised Jacks.
Best to Col. A. H. Andersen, Burke Cos.
5 years old, Pitcher, S2O 00
2d best C. L. Varner, Butts Cos. 5 yrs., Cup 8 00
Best Jeanette, T. C. Williamson, Clarke, Pitcher, 20 00
2d best “ R. B. Johnson, Monroe, Cup, 8 00
Sheep, Soutiidowns, Grades and Natives.
Bert Southdown. 2 yr. old Buck, J. V. Jones,
Burke, Cup, - - 10 00
“ pen of Ewes, J. V. Jones, Cup, 5 00
“ “ Lambs, “ “ 500
2d best do. “ 3 00
Grades. Best 2 yr. old Buck, Merino grade,
J. B. Jones, Burke Cos. 2 00
2d best “ “ 1 00
Imported. Buck and Ewe, J. V. Jones, 500
Mules.
Best Team 6 mules Georgia raised. Silver Cup, S2O
to Job Taylor, Monroe Cos.
2d best “ Dr. Rogers, Upson Cos. Cup, 10
best pair mule*, W. West, Kentucky, “ j 8
2d beat “ T. S. Williamson, Clark co. “
best single mule, R. Peters, Atlanta, “ 5
2d best 4< Mr. W heeler, Nexvton, 3
best mule colt, 2 yrs. old, 11. Leseur, Monroe co. 5
best “ “ Mr. Griswold, .Jones eo. 3
best 11 1 yr. old, Mr. W heeler, Newton co. 5
2d best “ “ “ P. M. Evans, 3
best “ 6 mos. old, T’ S. Williamson, 5
Merinoes and Long Wool Sheep.
Ist premium Ntwr"Oxfordshire Buck. $lO, Ist 3
Ewes, do. $5, Ist 3 Lambs 0 m. $3, 2d 3do $3, 2d 3
Ewes $3, all to R. Peters, Atlanta.
Ist pr. full blooded merino Buck $lO, 2d do Ewe
$5, to J. B. Jones, Burke Cos.
First 1 Buck, 11. W. Jones, $lO
2d 1 Ewe, “ 3
Fat Mutton.
Best lot of fat Mutton, J. Farrer, Jones, Cup 5
2d “ “ “ J. B. Jones, 3
To the Hon. G. M. Troup, a cup worth $lO, for a
lot of 50 Sheep, presented to the Executive Committee.
Heavy Draft Horses.
Mare Nell, 6 year old J. V. Jones, Cup, $lO
“ Sail 10 “ “ “ “ S
Light Draft Horses, <fec.
Best Bay Gelding, single harness, Georgia raised,
Dr. Rogers, Thomaston, Ist premium.
Id best Gelding, T. Powell, Cass eo. 2d.
best matched Harness Horses. J. Bond Ist premium.
2d best “ “ J. M. Simpson, Augusta 2d.
best single Horse, Southern raised, T. Beall, Sav. Ist pr.
2d best “ “ “ J. S. Morris, Cobh
eo. 2d premium.
best Saddle Ilorse. B. Robinson, Ist premium.
Blood Horses.
Stephen Wood, Meriwether co, Stallion “Steele,”
Pitcher, S2O
J. F. Cain, Jones co. best blood mare, Cup, 10
Houses of all Work.
11. F. Wooley, Cass Boy Stallion, Rough and Ready.
Pitcher, S2O
“ Cass Sorrell “ Cup, 10
“ “ Brood Mare “ 8
W. Futrell, Crawford co. Stallion Black Hawk, Cup, fl
James G. Oliver, Dooly, black Stallion, 3
Mr. Ramsey, Tenn. grey Stallion, Cup, 5
Joseph Bond, Macon, sorrel brood Mare, 5 yr, Cup, 8
“ “ “ horse Colt, 3
John Dorsey, Stewart bay colt, Cup, 5
Joseph Took, Pulaski co, bay Filley, Cup, 5
Dr. J. W. Benson, Macon, black filly, 3 yrs. 3
Chns. Walker, Pulaski, “ 2 yrs. 2
L. C. Mattox, Clinch, bay, “ “ 3
Levi Ezell, Houston, sorrel filly, “ 3
Grades, Native and other Breed Cattle.
J. Cunningham, Greensboro’ best bull, 3 yr. old
Goblet, sls
R. 11. Ramsey, Walker co. 2d best 3 yr. old, Cup, 5
Wm. Rutherford, Monroe, best bull 2 and 3 yrs. “ 5
C. 11. Haywood, Cass co, “ calf 2
* u u U j
Joseph Bond, Macon, Ist premium, native cow
3yr. old, Pitcher, 20
James W. Armstrong, do. 2d premium “ do. 15
Dr. Culler, Houston, 3d “ cup 5
“ best native Heifer 1 and 2 yr. 2
R. Peters, Atlanta, 2d best “ “ 1
SwiN*.
Ist, 2d and 3d premium to R. Peters, Atlanta for 1
Duchess Boar, Suifoik Sow and Pigs.
Cotton.
Premiums offered by the Society.
Best lot 20 bales, Dr. Wm. Terrll, Hancock Cos.
Cup, sls
2d best Dr. Chas. Thompson, Houston, Cup, 10
3d “ Samuel Dinkins,
best 10 bales, Dr. Terrell,
U j II u 8
best bale, Dr. Searcy, Monroe,
3d best do. C. W. Rains, 3
To Chas. Walker, Pulaski co. 2 Silver Cups, $lO
and $5, for the 2d best 5 and 10 bales of cotton.
Premium offered by Cotton Brokers and Merchants.
Best 20 bales, Dr, W. Terrell, Silver Pitcher, SIOO
2d best “ “ Chas. Dinkins, “ “ 50
3d “ Dr. Chas. Thompson, 30
Cabinet Ware.
Beet Walnut Wardrobe, Wood, Bradley & Cos, Cup 5
“ Bedstead, John T. Thweatt, Griffin, “ 5
“ Toilet Table. Wm. Monds, Macon, “ 5
“ Rocking Chair, “ “ “ 5
“ Walnut Bureau, J. Vanßuren, Clarksville, “ 5
“ sett Grecian Chairs, R. G. Jefferson, Columbus “ 5
Agricultural Products.
Best bbl. Mess Beef, J. O'Neal, Dalton,
M heat 65 1-2 lbs. D. B. Searcy, Bibb, $ 1
2d best “ J. Farrer, 1
best specimen Corn, N. Bass, Floyd, 1
2d best “ “ Kirkpatrick, Dekalb, 1
Ist p. red clover Hay, R. Peters, Gordon, Cup, 10
best Timothy and hurd Grass, Dr. Minas, Murray,
Cup, 10
best sample Rice, B. E. Stiles, Macon, 1
[Similar premiums of sl, for Rye, Oats, Barley and
Peas]
Tents and Banners.
Best Tent and Camp Equipage, Capt. Scott, Macon,
Cup worth, • $lO
2d best, J. E. Parker, Augusta, 8
best Agricultural Banner, Muscogee and Russel, Cos.
Agricultural Society. honor.
Silk Manufactures.
Best specimen Se wing Silk, 1 lb to Mrs. Jackson
Merriwether Cos. Cup, $5,
best specimen colored silk, 1 lb E. L. Cassidy,
Effingham Cos. 5
specimen colored silk, less than 1 lb, E. Pruitt,
Merriwether, 2
best specimen Reeled Silk, Mrs. Harrison, Mer
riwether co. 5
“ silk Hose, M. W. Brazeal, Jeffersonville*, Ga. 2
“ “ Ildkff. T. Harrison, 2
Agricultural Implements.
To W m. Moffit & Cos, Knoxville, 2 cups, $lO each
for best Southern Cast Iron Turning Plough, for one
and two horses.
G. W. Cooper Etowah, best Southern Sub Soil
Plough, Cup, 8
S. W. Aiken, Tennessee, best Corn and Cotton
Cultivator, Cup, 5
J. Johnson, Gordon co, best Southern Harrow, 2
Henry, (colored,) best Stocked Plough—well
done by a slave, Cup, 5
W. P. Clements, Harris eo. best Seed PlanUr, 2
XI. E. Rylander, Macon, best Road Wagon, Cup, 10’
*■ “ and J. I). Eddings, 2 horse “ ,
R. Archer A Cos. Richmond, Va. Axes, Hatches, Ac. 10
B. A. Sorsby, Columbus, 2 best Ploughs, 5
[Railroad Passenger Car, by Mr. Osborne, Fore
man of the workshop of Georgia Railroad, was highly
complimented by the Committee.]
Manufacture*, other than Domestic.
Best bale Osnaburgs—Troup Factory, Cup, $5
“ ‘‘ Shirtings Macon, “ “ 5
“ “ Sheetings, “ “ 5
“ “ Kornevs, ). 1 1 -
u u o • * It>j •1 • c Athens, each o
“ Stripes and Bedtiekmg, J
beet double cotton Matrass, J. Bridges, Columbus,
cup, 5
“ Spring “ Negro boy, Augusta, 5
best coil Rope Hemp, to G. Walker, Pulaski, 5
“ cotton Rope, Roswell Manu'ry Company, Cup, 5
“ sample cotton Thread, J. Bridges, Columbus, 2
“ “ yarn warp, Athens Factory, 2
“ Filling, McDonald <fc Rogers, 2
1 dozen cedar buckets, R. G Jefferson, Columbus,
Cup, 5
1 “ Juniper and Pine, to do. each, 2
1 “ Cedar Churns, to do. 2
best Carriage Harness, to A. Hatch, Augusta, Cup, 5
“ Buggy “ “ “ 3
best saddle and bridle, toS. Meek, Thomas co. Cup, 5
“ carriage, James Ilurlbert A Cos. Augusta, “ 10
“ Buggy, “ “ “ 5
[T. 11. Plant, Macon, presented a beautiful Buggy
made by Quittby, of N. J. but not being of South
ern manufacture, it was not placed in competition for
the premium.]
Best doz. Brogans, Capt. Hamilton, Casa co. Cap, 5
“ pair “ J. 11. Thomas, Forsyth, *
Lot Mechanics Tools, R. Aubin & Cos.
Richmond, Va. Cup, 5
large variety Southern Paper, Rock Island Factory,
Cup. 5
lot of Hollow-Ware, T. P. Stovall, Cup, 5
“ M indow Glass, A. M. Lee, Knoxville, Tenn, 5
1 double barrel Shot Gun, E. A. Rogers, Augusta, 3
1 Rifle, A. A. Wooten, Griffin, 3
best specimen upper Leather, S. D. Irvin, Baker, 2
“ Harness “ J. &C. DunwooJy,
Roswell, 2
“ oiled tanned Leather, B. F. Swanton, 2
Cast Iron Fire Grates, W illiams & Moffat,
Knoxville, Tenn. 2
Bank lack,C. Y. Richardson, Charleston,S.C. Cup, 5
specimens of Rosin and Spirits Turpeutiue, honor,
do. German Wooden Shoes, “
Fruit.
Best and largest variety Winter Table Apple,
2d fine varieties seedling Apples, J. Vanßuren,
Habersham eo. $. r ,
best Pears, 11. L. Dean, Griffin, Pike co. 2
best Fall Peaches, J. B. Jones, Burke eo. Cup, 5
best native Grape, S. Rose, Macon, Cup, 5
2d best lot Apples, J. B. Jones, DeKalb, 2
8 varieties Seedlings, Wm. Rutherford, 5
Pomegranates, Oranges, and Grapes, 5 sorts,
S. Rose, 3
fine Pears, G. L. Warren, Jonesboro’, 2
bunch of Olives, S. Rose, Macon, 1
2d be*t Pomegranates, Mrs. Slappy, Macon, 1
1 box late English Peaches, 11. Camp, 2
Dentistry.
Best specimen of plate work, McDonald
Gallaher, Macon, Cup, $lO
“ specimen Metalic Base, F. Y. Clark,
Griffin, Cup, 5
“ specimen, of plugging teeth, Putnam, Macon. 5
Horticulture.
Largest variety Vegetables, Bishop Elliott, Cup, $5
2d best “ Mesdames Powell,
Carey & Rutherford of Ala. honor,
best bushel white Turnips, C. W. Arnold, Coweta co. 2
“ lot of blood Beets. T. Radeliffe, Union co. I
“ Egg Plant, N. Craven, Atlanta, 1
“ Yam Potatoes, Dr. Win S. Thompson,
Macon, ]
u Pumpkins, “ ]
“ Egg Plant, P. Fleming, Montpelier, 2
Id best lot Yams, N. Bass, Macon, 2
“ bermuda Yams, Jno. Farrar, 1
best doz. Pumpkins, J. A. Ralston, Macon, 1
specimen of Cauliflower, W. Warwick,
Lumpkin co. 1
best bbl. Irish Potatoes, J. J. Singleton,
Dahlonega, 2
lot of Tomatoes, Mrs. M. Hudson, Eatonton, 2
Dairy and Honey.
best jar Honey, J. Evans, DeKalb, 3
do. jar Butter, jS. Lewis, Cass, Cup, 5
Floriculture
To Bishop Elliott, for greatest variety of flowers,
a Cup,
to Robt. Nelson, Macon, greatest “ Dahlias,
“ greatest quantity and variety Roses, 2
Mrs. Wm. Gray, variety and quantity flowers, Cup, 5
Mrs. S. Rose, best collection plants and flower*, “ ;>
\laj. W. P. Bowen, Savannah. Roses, 2
Chas. Collins, greatest variety Verbenas, 2
“ best collection Green House Plants,
Cup, 10
Mrs. J. H. R- Washington, Macon, best Floral
design, 5
Mrs. S. Rose, Macon, best Floral ornament 5
Chunnanugge Horticultural Society, best round
boquet, 2
Robt. Nelson, best basket boquet, 3
Mrs. J. H. R. Washington, best arranged
basket flowers, 3
Products of Flour and Corn*Mil^.
To D. B. Searcy, best bbl. South Flour, Cup, 10
“ Corn Meal, “ 5
Music.
To Miss Virginia E. Evans, Savannah,
8 pieces of Music, Silver Cup, $8
To Miss F. K. Guttenberger, Macon, 5
Domestic Manufactures.
best Carpet and binding, Miss J. R. Stanford r
do. woolen Hearth Rug, “ R. Dawkins ‘ “ P ’ **
do. Rag Carpet, Mrs. F. P. Bird,
do. cotton Counterpane, Miss A. Jackson,
do. woolen do. Mrs. Chas. Walker
do. cotton Socks, Mrs. M. Mathews
do. woolen Jean, Mrs. Dr. Ridley,
do. woolen Socks, Mrs. dames Merritt,
do. linen Diaper, Mrs. Brazeal,
Domestic Fringe,
Lot of Georgia Gherkins, Jellies, and Preserve* 1
Mis. Andrews, Macon,
Needle, Shell and Wax Work 1
Best ornamental Needle work, Mrs. Boarding
Macon, Silver Cup,
do. Ottoman Cover. Miss Law of Ala.
do. Table do. Misses Martin, Au*osta
do. Tiano do. Mb* Jane Dixon, Colnmb., !
group of Needle work, flowers, Mrs. Bowdre M- ’
variety of worsted Work, Mrs. Law, ’ ’ on ’ 3
fancy chair Needle work, Miss .Jamison. Mac-., *
wrought French collar and lidk, Miss *
worsted Shawl and Scarf, Miss Cutting, \y llk ’
patcliwoi k Quilt, Mrs. J J Gresham, J*’ 3
laidwork “ Mrs. Bird, Sparta,
port folio, Mrs. Law, Ala.
best Straw Bonnet, Mrs Knowles, Washington ec,
specimens of Burr work and Embroidering Mr*
R. Nelson, Macon.
’ 1
fancy crochet Bonnett, Miss Rose. Macon,
lace Cap and Veil,M : llersant, XlontpnlLr,
lamp Mat, Mrs. Law, Ala.
ornamental Snell work, Mrs. Lumpkin. Athens
specimens of Spanish needle work, Mrs. Washington !t
Mrs. R. Lester, Macon, for Vase Wax Flower*,’ j
Paintings.
best sacred Historic Paintings, Moses in the Bul
rushes, .Mrs Dr. Wildman, Columlme, Cup,
best profane Historic Painting, Mr. E. Dickson
Columbus,
best Southern Landscape, Miss E. B, Them**,
Athens, j.
2d best Landscape, Miss S. Atkinson, Camden 00.
best Portrait, Robt. Augusta,
do. miniature Painting, Miss Severance, Jack
•oil CO.
do. painting iu Water C-low, Miss Bozeman. Baksr
do. fancy piece of Painting, J. S. Button, Mao* ‘ j
Ornamental Printing and Hindi no’
Master L 11. Andrews, Macon, aged 10 year* h.wt
specimen of Ornamental Printing, S.lver Cup,
Alonzo Griffin, 2d best do.
B. F. Griffin, ;hl,
Joseph \\ alker, Charleston, best specimen biaJ
ing, Cup, j
Machinebt.
best Steam Engine. J. Gindrat A Cos. M rntgoms
ry, Ala. Silver Pitcher worth,
2d best Steam Engine, 11. Findlay, Silver
Pitcher, 40
Steam Engine C. P. Levy, (unfinished)
best Cotton Gin, E. T. laj lor Oi. Columbus,
Ist premium, f„
do. S taw Cutter, I. F. Brown. do. Cu 5
Eccentric Power Pi ess, A. D. Brown, Clinton,
Etcher, j#
horse power, “ “ Cup, lk
best In n casting, (Gresk slare and live uegros h*tdl
Gindrat A Cos. premium.
[Our report of this department is vary incompUa.
There was a variety of machinery on exhibition and
which took prem uma, as Bucket I‘ump*, Gin Saw
Filers, Looms, Grist Mills, Ac. of w hich w-e arc unable
to give details. Also several valuable mauufaeturw,
as Georgia Iron, Burr Mill Slones. Ac., Ac., 1 .
Fowls, Chickens, Birds. Ac.
There was a splendid collection in this depsrtmeal.
Messrs. Chas. Collins of Macon, Rcdinondof Allan!*,
and , of Rome, were the contributor*. There
were geese* turkey s, partridges, chickens of a iLzei
varieties, ring doves, carrier and common pigeon*, Ae.,
Ac. Collins and Redmond took several premium*.
Things Overlooked and to be Remedied
Ow ing to the bustle of Fair week and the iliert tints
allowed the Sub Committees to investigate the matter*
committed t them, many things deserving *|x-ci*l no
tice were entirely overlooked. This, of eur*e, liu
given dissatisfaction and has caused uwclt eomplsiut
on the part of exhibitors.
A m tlier cause of dissatisfaction arose from the fact
that many persons placed on Committees were cuu
fessed’y unacquainted witll the subjects submitted to
their investigation* and could not give fair r<j>orti.
It unnecessary to specify instances ol this, but the fact
is undoubted.
We do m t, however, sup|*oso that the various G
mittces did not do the best they could under the cir
cumstances of the case. Many of the members of these
Committees were pressed into the service. Th*y
served reluctantly and should not therefore be blamed
for acts of omission or for their want of acquaintance
with duties so novel as those devolved upon them,
without any preparation for their right perform
ance. TJie fault, if any, lies in the system devise*..
In the first place, the time allotted to the Fair is too.
sh<>rt. It should be a week at least. 2nd!y. The Com
mittees should be composed of persons of good judg
ment and disinterested minds, who should have tb*
rales plainly before them, and not deviate therefrom.
3dly. Til esc committees should be more numerous and
more distinctly defined, so that the miscellaneous head
should be deduced to as small an area as possible. 4th.
Articles not entitled to a premium should not be mixed
up with those that are, but have a separate accommo
dation at a reasonable charge for the privilege of exhi
bition. Stilly. There should be more equality in th*
arrangement of the premium list so that articles of*-
sential utility and manifesting the highest ingenuity
and most finished skill should have the front rank and
preference over the rhymer and the Essayist. 6'Jily.
Less attention should be paid to Floriculture in the
particular of quantity. It surely is not necessary
for the Montpelier or any other Green House tuba
emptied of its contents, to crowd up the Saioou pre
pared for more useful purposes.
7lh!y. The system of cash premiums should be
abandoned for that of Medals and Diplomas. A med
al of the intrinsic value of 50 cents would be preferred,
in nine eases out of ten, to a premium of 2 or 3 dollars
in money. In the tenth case let the money be given,
if it be preferred. Sihly. The Association should givs
a chance to all the members present to have a voir*
in the election of officers, and not smuggle in the old
directory and government, as was done on the last day
and at the last hour of the Fair last we*k, when b''-‘
few were present. Among the articles overlooked
were some instruments manufactured by D. C. Hodg
kins and Son, of Macon. These were a Tonsil R*-
mover, a highly finished Cotton Giinbkt, some Truss**
and Tooth instruments, Ac. No mention whatever
was made of these beautiful specimens of mecltanirsl
skill, although they were so conspicuous a* to excit*
the avarice of some rogue to rob the gimblet of ° n *
of the gold dollars inserted in the handle! Tb**
were also some fine specimens of the Dagncreotyp*
art from Columbus and Savannah, as well as hun
dreds of articles in the domestic line, such ns Quih't
counterpanes, etcetera, that ought to have bees no
ticed, at least, in terms of commendation.
Again, a fine Georgia raised Stallion, ow ned by Ml
Needham Mims,of Bibb county, was overlooked,*' 11 ’
not even a passing compliment paid to a worthy oh”
ject. In some cases animals and articles were ruled
out for informality, while in others premiums wer*
given for articles of Northern and English product
All these things, however, can be remedied, as fDr
(•cople become better acquainted with the getting *?
such things as Fairs, and will improve by experi*-
But if the same system be observed and the * ai7,e
cy be continued, it needs no seer from the
world to predict that the Agricultural Fair
come entitled to the appellation, “Humbug, “hi
now given to it by many.
Milledgeville, Nov. 6, n°°" -
Judge Lumpkin was this morning re-elected
of the Supreme Court, for six years. J* 4 * ‘
Esq. was elected Solicitor of the Chattahooc i<“<
c„it, Lyons of the Southwestern, and > .
fair Long, of the Eastern. The election o e
for the Flint and other Circuits is expeett
off this evening.
Deferred —n,.
chanical Institute not being quite ready, it* I
is necessarily deferred.