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iciseaiLAnr. From tlir York, (Penn.) Republican. me change of ministry in ENGLAND. A late English Journalist lias exclaimed, «■ could it over have been believed that the Duke of Wellington would have been hooted iud hissed, as lie passed through the streets ol London I” I answer yea, readily believed. Will the 'Liglish forget the case of their Duke ol ■ilnrlborougti ? We know that this general. • ho had retrieved the glory of the British ,nns, won so many battles, taken so many 'owns, who had humbled the pride, and cheek ed tho ambition of Franco, secured the liberty of Europe, (as their own historians sav) and chained victory to his chariot wheels, fell, in a few weeks, into an object of hatred and de rision ; was ridiculed in pubic libels, and revi led in private conversation ; that instances were every where rcppnted of his fraud, nva I n'Ion w ith supreme ininls'erinl power. It i of his client. They both be George the Fourth, a King of mixed j couduct and declarations evinced, to bo an in quahlicalions for ihe srepire ll.at he bore, hut jnocent and persecuted woman, as she had always magnilieeiii. alwavs load of pomp, lie j ever been a most unfortunate Queen. Ihe made him Hie lord high constable at ihe pa-1 Duke of Clarence, ns a member of the House geant of his coronation, adding ihe marshal's j of Lords, was, ol course, one r»f her constitu- haton lo his stuff. There his warrior plumes, I tionul judges. I he hill of pains nnd penalties, us he slowly rode by Ihe hani}iict tables ot ihe j I need hardly siyv, was equivalent to nn im- great gothic hall towards the platform where j penchment before liie Lords; like the one sat royally, his steed richly caparisoned ami | now going forward against Judge Peek, in ehamping upon the hit, whilst the beauty and : our Senate of the United States at Washing- chivalry of tho realm, and the ambassadors rd , ton. The political resells which the invesfi- the crowned heads, stood gazing, showed a J galion under the hill involved, assumed a far light indeed lo rivet tho eye and till the fancy i deeper interest from tho personal feeling ol if all. There was Anglesoa, too, known to I which tin King was the victim ; a feeling of fame; and Howard of Eflinghain ; and the j keenness nnd intensity inseparable Irom the champion, on whose bright heavy armor the j nature of tho olfcnces of which the Queen sunbeams struck. But every heart pointed , stood irraigntd. All who thought well of her to England’s iron champion on that day. Not j case, sere supposed to find little favor in the the rubies nor the sapphires of the throne, King’* eyes; whilst his friends, especially could rival his plumes—tlici/ stirred the ho- those near to his person, becanio, by n ready som ; they called up high and valorous deeds, | svmp.tliy with the throne, her foes. That not as lending golden tints to the visions of romance in the midst of such a scene, hut ns WtJlU CTVIJ wtHilV wi III" Mini'll u » i * ** ri -e, and extortion ; of his insolence, cruelly, told in faithful story, Tho same monarch nnl bloody-minded ambition; that oven his[ wlm then received the fealty of this gorgeous courage was colled in question, and this group, afterwards invested his ever favorite consummate commander, represented as the .-Jr#/tu»', justly and proudly his favorite, when- lowest of mankind. ever or wherever the baton or the sword was I have taken, in tho above summary, almost , to lie borne, with the whole interest of the pre- the very words of Smollel. Ho is not indeed micrship. It is (lie voice of tho people of Eng- the first of English historians, but is sufficient j land getting up to the throne, through harriers fur these be true. his reval brothers should feel with him, was no 1 uinatural, however, their situations should have mposed upon them silence, if it could not impartiality. Tho Duke of Clarence, it was strongly rumored, had sought occasions to express himself with warmth against her, pending the investigation. Whole circles in London rang with those rumors. Denman iicard them. At first lie is incredulous, then incensed. The glow increases in him, ns the for these fuels) which aro otherwise known lo! hitherto obstructing it, that has obliged him to j presumptions accumulate of this outrage upon Who then need utter exclamations j retire from that post; a post for which we have justice, from a sourco so high, of surprise, and nn Englishman especially, 1 his own authority at one time for saying, his i Brougham had already spoken—Brougham, that tho Duke of Wellington was hooted at in j former inclinations, pursuits, and habits had | who would have thundered out his holy von- the streets ? Ho has not Leen reviled, and hv net fitted him. From civil posts of inferior geunce, not spat out his scurrility like John no possibility can ho ever he reviled, to the; degree, that he had held at earlier periods of j Randolph, but have thundered, ns from the extent of Ihe Duke of Marlborough; heenuse | his life, lie hurl himself voluntarily retired, for never has tho breath of suspicion tainted him, j bis “ martial cloak" nnd glory. Ho sought in wavs that it often did Marlborough, howev- j adventurous India, nnd at Argaunt and Gnwil- cr the judgment of posterity may nearly have 1 ghnr, laid the Inundation of that name in arms, which ho so built upon in Spain, the land of Moorish gallantry, and to w hich, on tho plains wiped the taint off". All read history, hut few care to remember its facts, or apply its pre cepts. The knowledge of Ihe past is the best of Belgium, before the embattled host of Eu- way to suppress wonder nt tho present, nnd rope, ho put the towering finish, warn us of the future. The Duke of Welling-! I have heard nn intimation, to which I shall ton really earned ns much of booling ns lie | now pass. I have heard that the present King got; though such rudo missiles of tho tongue! probably accepted the resignation of the Duke seemed ill flung at one whom the grateful I ol Wellington the more promptly, because of voice of Britain hud often extolled to the 8 ptivate reason—a reason growing out of the skies. 1 am not going to forget his greatness, I misunderstanding known to have existed be- in his fall from power. There nre portions of : tween the parlies when the King, as Duke of his renown loo solid, as well as loo brilliant, ■ Clarence, tilled the station of lord high adtni- ever to suffer uny other tlinn a mmncntnr;. j ful. I gave no credit to this intimation—it is , eclipse. They will overshadow, greatly, the | opposed by considerations fairly dcducihlo renown of Marlborough. But, when the I front the general character of the King’s niuro modern of these heroes of England, J reign, ns far ns yet disclosed lo us from this with the seals of first Minister of the Crown j distance, in which there seems lo have been in his hands, could gravely rise m the House little of selfishness, and much of a desire to of Lords, and tell his fellow-peers, not simple,! look to the welfare of his people nt large. But that he hod no mcasuro of reform to propose, I rest my disbelief still mure upon a specific ot which point ho ought to have stopped, but j fact. It is true, indeed, that his father, George (bat ho had never licnrd or read of any men- j the III. refused to let the younger Pitt resign, aura that could, in any degree, satisfy his! although he hnd also been loft in a minority in mind that the state of representation in tho! the House of Commons ; but the circiimslati- IIouso of Commons could be unproved or ren-' ces of the two cases are so obviously dissimi- dered moro satisfactory to the country than it! Inr, that I will stop to point them out. The is nt present; ho challenged so effectually the I younger Pitt was tho friend, nt that day, of disapprobation of tho enlightened, that nn popular right and representation, nnd was wonder he was ussailed by tho hisses of a Lon- | renlly the favorite of the English people, dou mob. The representation in the House Tito fact which I nm about to bring into dis- af commons not cnpablo of improvement! (i«ict notice, will not ho without its interest. Wlnt a declaration in tho fare of tho fact, It belongs to the history of the times. It is passing by all others, that scarcely moro thiin j one tlmt should he drugged from its sleep, nnd six thousand voters (about as many ns we!placed fresh before the world. It mav sup have hero in York county) scutteted through, out a multitude of imuli boroughs, chiefly owned by the peers who control every vote sent to the house, moro thnn two hundred vo ters of its members ! Cutting nnd slnslung at Waterloo, was in character; hut such rutting nnd slashing, as first Lord of the Treasury, fiightenod iltc boldest. His Grace once called county meetings a farce ; and licro ho would liavo all attempts at equality of representation in the House of Commons, another farce. Doctrines Idle these, so alarming, so indica tive of a military mind, that preferred drilled forces on tho bcnchus of tho house, to uny array of new recruits, whose votes might ruii riot, naturally led to his fall. Public opinion could stagger undor it no longer. Ho had been the (del of Ihe Nation. Its love, its en thusiasm, ho had won, by his triumphant sword. The greatest man of ten centuries, as Lard Holland railed Napoleon, hnd been prostrate at his feet. But now tho Nation awoke front its tinncc. Tnlnvern, Torres Vedras, Cindad lludrigu, Budajoz, Salomon 00, Vittorin, San Sebastian, Pmnpulunn, Wa terloo, itself, the trumpets and the drum, the shouts that rent tho air, the reiterated and solemn thanks of Parliament, the hntnngo of assembled potentates, who lowered tho proud banners of their legions as ho passed along, in token of profound udmiration of his achieve ments—all were forgotten in tho deliberate verdict of public opinion pronounced against his statesmanship. It would not, alter tho avowal of such doctrines, allow him to remnin . at tho head of affairs, howover transcendant had been his deeds ut tho head of armies; however universal had been tho chorus of No, tions, and emperors, and kings, from tho No va to tbo Mediterranean, to his valor and his generalship. The public renson, suspended, for a while, by tho overpowering glare of his illustrious services in tho field, rc-nsserled its empire, and won back tho conquest which the captivating, but perilous illusions of his mar tial fame, had gained over it. It stands erect again, disenthralled and refreshed, after u de cisive, though temperary prostration. But it is material in these reflections not to bide from view a fact, which is of the essence of them. It is material to alatc, that it was never by the people of England, that this great commander was placed at tho head of tho civil administration of the country. Nor do I think (heir voice would over have placud him there, oven under the claim of hit countless victo ries. It it rather those who fight the civil battles of their country, the Caaoings, the Foxes, the Chatham*, the Broughams, who .become the popular favorites in England, and whom the people seem most desirous to trust. It vae • Ring who clothed the Duke of Wet- plv u moral for rulers, in whatever part of tho world they may be, and under whatever forms they may dispense the attributes of executive power. Amongst the appointments in the now min istry, is tlmt of Mr. Denman, to be Attorney General. This appointment struck me. the instant I saw it. ns ilic most remarkable of them nil. Mr. Denman is n lawyer, learned and powerful in his profession. In the mid land circuit, ho was once Ihe efficient compet itor in business anil reputation of our country man, Ihe late Lord Chancellor Lyndlmrst, and that in itself is praise; a man whom eleva tion did not intoxicate, and who will not be lust in his fall. Denman, though generally calm ami most gentlemanly in his feelings, is, when roused, of Ihe Brougham school. I can- nut call tho latter Lord Brougham, yet; I havo too long felt an enthusiasm for his va rious and extraordinary abilities as n speaker, as n writer, as n statesman, versed in every branch of homo affairs, and nt home in every branch of foreign affairs ; nnd ns n lawyer, ac quainted with the whole body of the law, and what is a far higher and more rare attainment, with its mind ; ns a philanthropist, not in his chamber, but of tho most unwearied anil buoy ant public spirit ami exertion ; as a practical man, as a philosopher, ns a scholar; knowing every tiling, nnd knowing it well; doing every thing, and doing it well; intuitive and labo rious ; in details n master; a master in gene ral reasoning ; as accurate ns profound, nnd of the most persevering, sleepless, efficient activity in every ono of his characters. I havo too constantly indulged in a boundless admiration of him under them nil, to recognize him ns yot under any other than his own sim ple name. 1 cannot on the first instant of the change, write him down Baron Brougham. Who is fie? We havo uevor heard of him. It sceiiis liko cheating renown of its rights, ns Madam do Stael said, when Bonaparte first gave titles to those of his Generals who had been winning victories in numhorless cam paigns all over Europe, under their ow n names of birth and pnrenUgc. But lot me come hack from a digression wholly involuntary ; for who can mention this Hercules, without being led otT to do him passing homage; and who, in an instance like his, does not see tho difference, as Burke has expressed it, between the per ishing honors of the body bestowod by man. and the splendors of an intellect derivod from God. Well, then, Denman, with Brougham, Hurry Brougham, and others, acted as coun- mountain, crushing, every where, those whom his magnificent wrath would have struck. But Demnun was no great way behind. If not the mighty genius of the storrn. he wus an attend ant,nnd had caught the inspiration of its blasts. In summing up, ho arrives at the point fur no ticing tho rumors. A palpitating silence en sues. Every ear listens, every eye is fixed. Some members move gently out of their seats. Inking lip a position to hear tho butter. At length the advocate, his tone changing, and a dignified, intrepid anger burning on his coun tenance, thus bursts forth ; “ My Lords, we Imvo beard, we daily hear with alarm, that there arc persons, and those not of the lowest condition, not confined to individuals connected with the public press, not even excluded from your august assem bly, who are industriously circulating atro cious calumnies against her majesty. Can this be? Is it credible, is it possinle ? If a juryman be found lo possess any knowledge of the sub, ject under trial, the law tells us that we may call him as a witness to the bar. This is our law in England, and our shield. Come for ward, wo may say, and let iis confront you ; let us see if no explanation can bo given of what you allege, no refutation effectually ap plied, But to any man who could even be suspected of so base a practice as imparting calumnies to judges, distilling leprous venom into their ears, tho Quoen might well exclaim, “ Stand forth thou Slanderer, let me see thy face, if thou would’st equal the respectability even of nn Italiun witness, stand forth before tlioso noble judges nnd speak out what you know. As thou art, thou art worse thnn nn assassin, for whilst I am meeting my accusers face to fucc, thou art stubbing mo unseen, and converting thy poisoned stiletto into the setn bianco of Ihe sword of justice.” I would fain snv, my lords) tlmt it is utterly impossible that tiiis can be truo; but I cannot say it. because the fact meets ine every where, I rend it even in the public papers, and had I not known of its existence, for the dignity of human nature, ( would Imvc held it to lie impossible, that any one with the heart of a man. or with the honor of a peer, should so debase his heart and degrade his honor. I would impeach him as a judge, and if it were pnssihlo for the blood royal of England to stoop to such n course, I would fcurlcssly assert, tlmt it is far more just that it should deprive him of his right of succession to the throne, tlmn tlmt all the allegations against tho Queen, taking them to be true to tho last letter, should war rant your Lordship in passing this bill of de gradation and divorce agnirist her.” The hnusu was aglmst! A shock went through nnd through it. Tho public echoed hack the speaker’s words. Every body knew that the duke of Clarence was the man. No body denied, nobody doubted it. The at tack cannot be said to Imvc been masked un der a hypothetical case, like Junius’s upon Ihe king, or Sir William Wyndlmm’s, in Wal pole’s time, upon George the H. It was pal pable—it was beaming. There was a flush all over tho house; an impulse of conviction, universal, thrilling. The newspapers teemed next day with tho orator’s terrible denuncia tion. Stand forth, thou slanderer, was every where rend; stand forth, thou slanderer, was every where hentd; it was cried about in hand bills; in privato circles it passed in whispers or in titters, tho boys shouted it in the streets; nnd in the windows of caricature shops, to which thousands flocked, you might reud in cnpilals, under a figure the likeness of which eould not bo missed, even if an admiral’s hnlf dress nnd the insignia of a prince royal had been wanting, stand forth, thou slanderer. How remarkable this whole incident; I will sny how glorious! A victory won is nothing to it; not Wellington’s at Waterloo. Rome, republican or imperial, in her sternness or in her grandeur, Ims nothing to overmatch it. It is lull of richness in its particulars, in its indi viduality, iu us imtionalness; in the feeling that it may draw forth, in the high lessons that it mny instil. There is no mistako in my narrative. I have not done, as Livy or Bntta, made a speech for Mr. Denman; I have given his own words, from a report of the trial. It ed i,cr, so tiioir! sovereign; the denunciator ono of his high offi cers—appointed by his sovereign will, com missioned by his sovereign hand. What u field for full commentary ! hut no, I will not so comment, I will he silent, 1 will reflect. So let the render. I live in a land of freemen; in a land of men of intelligence and of public .spirit—men whose bosoms burn in devotion lo lofty virtues, in whatever land they may shine—men who will bo rendy lo hail with but the louder ncelamatiun, instances of exalted sentiment arid conduct under other forms ol government, since these must ever he more especially tho vital elements of their own proud republic—without which, though it may live for a while, it must soon perish. I will not comment upon the merit of this advocate, who, feeling for the wrongs of his illustrious, yet wretched client, could so throw the bolts of his eloquence at a prince of the blood, even nt the footstool of tho throne, waiting for all its power to devolvo upon him. Nor will I speak of the spirit of bold liberty, that must exist in a country where u plain individual has such a voice to exert in tho midst of its whole aristocracy—face to face to its very throne—tho former, eagerly though calmly, listening without interruption or reproach ; the latter not daring to touch or menace a hair ofhisheud. Less still would I desire to dwell upon whatever of error or infirmity it may havo been, that could have surprised this prince of the blood into the course reprehend ed. The last I choose to forget, us the world will forget it, in the kingly virtue which shows that he could forget all that the advocate said. What might have been a blot upon the prince, tho king effaces. He does more. He con verts it into a positive and effulgent addition to his glory. Better for him that the whole scene occurred. Greatness mounts on eagle’s wings nbove resentment. Those who ascend tho heights of power, should carry tip with them this virtue. It was so with our immor tal Washington. It was so, in part, that he gained, not the transient ndulution of the day, which is always just, if honest, and is often the more fulsome as the moro venal, but a name that will Inst as long ns time, nnd is ns spot less ns it is resplendent; u name that stands out in history, and stands alone—a name of which futuro Plutarcbs will sny, hero is an ex ample of all that is great, and all that is good; a standard of full-orbed excellence, that must not be lowered by rash or unholy parallels.— It Is the true divine right to govern, that begins by being able lo govern ourselves—to have tho mastery over nil passions that might mis lead—to extinguish all selfishness ; to beware of favoritism ; lo discard all private griefs ; to abhor nil personal malice. This power of cuntrol, the chief virtuo in rulers, because the root of all other virtues necessary to their gov erning well, nnd which makes them models for mankind, has been signally illustrated in the present monarch of Britain, as it ever was in our beloved Washington. It is an augury so fur, that his reign is to be swayed by expand ed nnd liberal maxims, the moro cheering from tho lowering aspect of the political horizon n- round him, portending explosions that may shake the earth to its centre. True wisdom lies, after nil, in tbo heart. The beautiful prayer that we rniso before the altar of the Do ity is, “ incline our hearts to wisdom.” The elevation of Mr.Denmnn to the ministry shows tliut the King of England’s heart is sound. It shows, noble lesson I that he has no memory of dislikes ns tho Duke of Clarence, to refresh with eager malignity, or lo hug in grovellin revenge; that with the lustre of tho dindein sparkling, whilst its weight presses upon hi brow, ho has consigned them all to an immedi ate—a magnanimous oblivion ; that ho looks exclusively to his country and its immonso in terests, which are drawing into thorn the inter ests of Europe also, at this crisis of dismay; tlmt whomsoever ho may discharge from his counsels, or summon to thorn, he will do it upon this simple basis, without any unworthy, low-minded intrusions of self, in the momen tous business of his ompirc; that he Ims no angry passions ol any kind to glut, in the sane timry of his country. This, I sny, shoot9 gleams of hope into the despair that predomin' utes in my mind, greatly predominates, for the pence of Europe, though Eurl Grey be the English Premier. Such aro England’s means of nggression now, even beyond any slio Ims ever wielded before, notwithstanding her great debt, that oilier nations, tho Colossus of tho north among them, will watch her decisions with anxious alternations of hope and dreud. It is n remark of Sir Willium Temple’s, tlmt he eould never find a better way of judging of the resolutions of n state, than by Ihe personal temper and passions of the sovereign for the time being, nt its head. May the resolutions of England then bear auspiciously upon tho catiso of hu man rights and liberty. Let us hope it, what ever our fears. Her present monarch has done an act,which attests, if nothing else did, that his passions arc under government—and as lo the magnanimity of his temper, that it is worthy to bo classed with that of a Titus, a Vespasian, or a Washington. TEMPLE. Jan. 12, 1831. PROPOSALS ' BY m ARMADUKE J. SLAEfi For publishing, in the town of Macon, ate t ly Newspaper to be called ' “ ' SLADE’S AGRICULTURAL A\n MERCANTILE INTELLIGENCER HfY recent relinquishment of a nmicinnii,,., ItJL editorial labors or an old and welf c!i>w"i! 1 journal, would seem to require but few prelimin, marks, in the proposed undertaking, were it they nre usually demanded by public expectation sanctioned by custom. As there is no »ooi >if why this “ time-honored observance” should b. s* carded in Ihe present instance, I shall submit ■ tome of my piuciples, and tho course which ,| r'' observed in conducting a new journal. The the proposed publication being purely what it! it. implies, supercedes the necessity of that iKilitical ' e mentary, w hich the doctrines of the day have n! 0 ? 1 ' demanded; yet, as my former professions are held!!";' unabated attachment, and there being no t ground, in the conflicting and varied sentiments daily arise, as to both men and measures—it foi; tlmt I should not only make an exposition of mi m ' ticnl tenets, but also, tlmt they should be boldl, forth and fearlessly defended. I have ever indil!'i an ardent devotion to itcpublicaniam, as the term , understood by its advocates id ’98—a sacred regedt* the letter and spirit of the Constitution, and a da, mined and fixed hostility to every tiling like con,in, live or implied powers—an extension of ,qual iJ!, to all parties—that all power is inherent in and fen from the people, ns the original source and ultimo! tribunal—the independence and distinct sovereign!! of the States, and their confederacy as n Union V der a government limited and actually defined in in powers. These nre the prominent nrlicles ot mv J litical faith, and believing in their correctness 'sin abide by them in every trial. 1 Among the many topics of deep interest that isiut, the people of all classes, is the exercise of umrtrru. lalde governmental influence on the industry and n. Sources of the country, and the unconstitutional a '. penditiire of the public treasure to object! of Interni' improvement—measures too frequently destitute rf general benefit, nnd oftentimes marked by a spirit partiality, selfishness, nnd injustice. It w ould been, urinal lor one 11 seated on ihe watch lower,” and in Ihe exercise of the duties which belong to the Pren i„ observe, with callous indifference, Ihe causes nl'mi, Imve produced, anil tho effects which have ronltu! from the latitudinary construction of the Constitu 1 ior. The dangerous consequences which may ensue, ai already indicated, by the excited feelings of the enun. try. I am deeply impressed that wrong has been d ,nc, anil evil tolerated—yet, with a spirit of forbearance, il would be better for the oppressed to boar their enl, whilst they are tolerable, limn “ tty to those thev know not of.” The present is an era in tho history of our govern ment, distinguished for improvement. The love,«' his country beholds it on its ” return march,” t. it, original purity and principles. Already has the 'iis. linguished bead of the government, said—“The enc- cessfid operation of the federal system can only he preserved by confining it lo tho few and simple, bit yet important objects for which it was designed.” This is a guarantee, that the purpose of the present Etrciv tivc of the Union and his supporters, is an effort to re. Store tho Constitution to ils original healthy and unim paired condition. I am Imppy to accord with the Ad ministration and ils friends in'the wise and well direct ed couise which is pursued by them. The time was, when lo dissent from the measures ns any of tho prominent parties of our state by an attach' ment to any of the others, or to llicir t icn distinguish ed organs, implied a hostility and acrimony which fit- quenily had no bounds, nnd rendered “ lVUdm, h- tice ami Moderation," an empty and absurd profession. The limes and circumstances Imvc now beenrna more congenial to hotter feelings; the perplexing difficulties which have surrounded us—those emanating abroad, and fostered at home, have subsided, with thoacknos- ledgement of our rights, the accomplishment of nearly all i he ends which we have contended for. lean re- view iny past course in relation to stale ifl'airs, with chocring approbation; my future efforts will he inti mately connected with the past; and it is hoped, with out offence to an ndverao parly. The writer does nnl believe in the infall ibility of man, nor in their porter- lion as a party; il will therefore be my endeavor lo support worthy men, and apprnvn such orthodox m<a- sores as may emanate from genuine patriotism ami iinnilulierated Republicanism—such measures as ail' best answer tho ends of our free government, and ot our Slate’s interest: -such men as will‘'defend llie rights ofthe People, the Sovereignly of the States, and the Constitutional authority of the Union, againsl al! encroachments.” It shall bo iny studious endeavor, to render Ihe “ h- tclligencer” nn Agricultural and Mercantile vehicle .— to effect it, I slmll hasten to possess myself of all 'In necessary materials which these ample subjects fur nish, to unfold every species of information which «iii be thought to instruct, to interes t, and to plcatc. It is believed, tlmt the mutual conjunction of intercsl, be tween tho merchant and planter, cannot fail to render acceptable to one, whatever may benefit the othrc My efforts shall be used to procure the earliest ana most useful mercantile inhumation, and luy It before ■ lie public; and it w ill be my desire to go into Rural Affairs, and garner the choicest and best offerings fir my Agricultural readers. TERMS. The Intelligencer will be commenced on Ihe first if March, should the materials reach her, by tlmt time. It will bo printed on the largest and best imperial p» per, (a larger si/e thnn any other paper in Georgia,! on a new’ and elegant type, and with a new Press. Il will be published weekly, at Three Dollars per anrnini, if paid within the first llrreo months after subscribing, or Four Dollars afterwards. Advertisement* inserted at customary rates. MAP.MADLKE J. SLADE, Macon, Jan. 1, 1891. “CRdCKEKYT LOW BEYOND A PRECE DENT. T IIF. undersigned, conscious of their advantage! 1 - r scl for Queen Carolina, wife of George the IV. i tloes so fall out, loo, that one of tho carica' on the memorable occasion of tho hill of pains j turc prints lies before me, with stand forth thou and penalties against her, under the ndminis- j slanderer underneath. Surely, the incident is Ration of Lord Liverpool. Like Brougham, fit for liistory; for, what is the spectacle that he was energetic and fearless in the defence wo behold I Xbs denounced has become a Asiatic Mountains and Volcanoes.—At a res cent sitting of the French Academy, M. dc Humboldt presented it with a treatise on tho diroction of the chains of mountains in the in terior of Asia, and on the volcnnoes which nre found there. Various Chineso and Japanese manuscripts had affirmed the existence of those volcanoes, at a distance of 4 or 500 leagues from the sea. M. Humboldt has col lected now information on tho subject, and has sufficiently established tho existence of volcanoes situated much more northward than those hitherto known. M. Humboldt also re* marks, that the Capstan sea having evidently occupied in former times a more extensive space than at present, the volcanic mountains of Asia must havo formerly been placed under circumstances different from those of their present state. amt ilr?iron, of giving ■ r.pw pledge of thrir de termination In accommodate customers, and to surpaM even tbo Now York Competitors, have this day redu ced the price of their Ware. We hope by this to na n* and obtain such an increased patronage and confidence as will, in some small degree, compensate for tho **r- rilice made. Our Stock is splendid in variety and qua! ity, and to merchants on their way to Chtrleaton or New York, wo would so) in proot of our proferaiue. and in commencement of its practice, tlmt this da) our price for Teas is 12 J cents per art—and that if this fail*- In please, it will be on the morrow CJ cents, and if that fails, the day after it shall bo 0. WM. HARRIS & J. R. LUDLOW. Augusta, Jan. 31.—6—Jt. EA II THEN- Jr A RE, CHINA AND GLASS. T HR undersigned respectfully invito the of Country Merchants and others, to their Stock of Goods in the above lino, which i. now very ^mpte'e, both as regards Variety and Patterns, and will on terms as favorable by any other house in tins c ty, who is disposed to complete with them in an hono rable way. They are not prepared to give their ennoe away, nor do they offer in Ihe public newspapers, ir ing articles below'their value to induce custom, ana ae- pend on making up the lost, on gauds, the vah »• which may not be so wall known. , _ , They are tlso determined not to be driven from market, to again aHow a monopoly of ' h « which they »re engigeA P- B. TAVLOBh » Augtfflta, Feb. 6—6£!>t.
