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A thens Aug. 23 1831.
OCTORER ELECTIONS.
TROUT TICKUT.
For Governor.
GEOROE 11 GILMER.
Legislature.
M tJ. Thomas Mitchell, Senate.
Representatives.
CHARLES Dougherty, Esq.
Asburv Huh., Esq.
jjoci. William P- Graham.
CLARK TICKET.
For Governor.
WILSON LUMPKIN.
Legislature.
Stevens Thomas Esq. Senate.
Representatives.
Doer. James Tinsley,
Col. John H. Lowe.
TO TIIE PUBLIC.
The intimation given in this paper of the 10th of May
ast, of having “understood’* that iny name had been
used in connection with the proposed establishment of
the “ Gainesville Advertiser,” has been for some time
before the public. Upon this point Mr. Juhan has con
sented to join issue with me, and by a perversion— a
gross and palpable mis-statement of what has been
subsequently said, he has attempted to impose upon the
public mind the impression tliat no “authority” for
.eur-h a “caution” existed. To provo the falsehood of
iucIi deception, to expose the disingenuousneas of lu
misrepresentations, and to satisfy the honest, candid
reader, will be my vindication against his post or future
accusations, until prepared for a final adjustment of tlv
controversy he has seen proper to provoke.
Mr. Juhan in his communication to the Federal Un
ion of the 11th msi. says :
“In reply to a writer in the Federal Union over th
signature of “ Hall,” in like manner expressing a tmliel
that the fact alleged was a malicious fabrication, the
Athenian is made to rc-iteratc in capital letters, that it
is true, and declares the ability of ^conductors to
sustain it by unimpeachable testimony.”
In repelling the accusation which the above or
similar charge conveyed, that the information given
the public wa»a“ fabrication” oftnino, it was stated that
“ were the author personally known to us, and did w
consider him worth) our attention, we would prove to
him, and to the cilizen© of the State, tliat all we assurf
cd in relation to the means made use of for obtaining
subscribers to the Advertiser, is true.” This article,
Written on the morning of publication, in the baste in
cident to business, and without due reflection upon th
force of its meaning, or the inference which might b
dmwn, was only intended to repel the imputation that
I was acting from improper motives in the publication
of the " caution” before alluded to. If it convey a dif
ferent impression, it was not so designed. An expla
nation lias before been given upon this point, of which
J shall again avail myself.*
** Mr. charged us with “ fabricating” tho state
ment made in the “caution” first published in the
Athenian—had it not been for th is unwarrantable a ml
slanderous assertion, his communication might have
passed without notice from us ; but us we were anxious
to show that we did not publish without what wo con
ceived to he sufliciciit ground to go upon, we have en
deavored to obtain such evidence os would in the opin
ion ofn candid public, exonerate us from the foul impu
tation he attempted to cast upon our motivea—and xne
have succeeded. We have now the pleasure publicly to
stale, that wc have tho written testimony of two re
spectable gentlemen of Hall county, whoso voracity
cannot b« questioned, that a report did exist there.
“ that the Gainesville Advertiser was to be conducted by
.both Clark and 'l^roup mm,” and that tho editor of tins
paper was stated to be the Troup man alluded to.”
Air. Julian again says :
• ** Subsequently they have in like manner asserted
their ability to prove the charge by * affidavits*from re
spectable sources. Although called for, and long pro
mised, these* affidavits* are yet withheld.”
This charge is utterly false. We defy Mr. Julian to
provo the truth of such an assertion, or to produce from
all that has been said, any thing which will sustain him
in this count of his indictment. To save him the ne
cessity of such an effort, I submit the remarks publish
ed on the 28th Juno last, to which he must ulliidc:
“ Wo have not as yet received affidavit of the truth
of that information, hut hope shortly to be able fo con
firm what has been slated by unimpeai liable testimo
ny. Mr. Julian shall then hear from us again.”
Mr. Juhan further remarks :
“They have had a runner going under whip through
the counties of Hall and Habersham, in search of per
sons Milling to take tho “affidavits’* necessary to hum
tain them; but front ihe delay dial has occulted at, giv
ing them to the public, it is manifest that all this scrum-
Wing has been unattended with the anticipated suc
cess.”
This charge is equally untrue, and is a wilful, preme
ditated imposition uj*on tho public. So far from having
a runner, (mark that!! I) the investigation of the re
port and the proof to sustain its truth, has been reserv
ed for futuro personal inquiry, and Mr. Julian as
well as the public, is hero assured that I am utterly ig
norant of the names ofany individuals, who have be
come his patrons in prospectxi, save two, and to neither
of them have 1 ever spoken upon this subject, since the
commencement of this controversy, //it has been done
hy others, Jam equalty ignorant of the fact. In this un
qualified assertion, so fat as my knowledge extends,
Mr. Juhan is yet without proof to substantiate his
charge. The only step taken to procure testimony in
corroboration of the statement, has been by a letter to
a friend, requesting him to seek an interview with one
fr in w hom I received the first intimation of such sn
impression being made—that letter is yet unanswered.
Again—“ It is a matter of curiosity to know who
arc the persons prepared to establish by oath every or
any falsehood that may be published in so profligate a
pint aa the Athenian.”
Base insinuation, too contemptible to deserve a se
rious reflection, and yet too serious not to deserve a
^passing notice. Whatever proof I may hereafter eub-
»it. shall be above suspicion. Mr. Juhan himself b**.
Ug the judge.
W f fivfDat one more of bis beautiful extracts ;
„fthc .State would be prompted ] this hour has called forth thetr unceasing invective and
by it, Gov. Gilmer in his message recommended that hearty reprobation. Before doting we would a.k an at-
a reservation of the Gold mines should he made; hut a tentive perusal of these remarks; they contain facts
which can bo substantiated, and are important to be
known and considered. We shall shortly resume the
jbjcct.
fr. J,ujain chorirea mo with " niisrcpresenta
-in eaying that he expressed a determination to tie-
from continuing the controversy for tho present
,ct bin own language he his accuser, and out of his
n mouth let him be condemned :
11 Those who write for it [the Athenian] may con-
tie to'* exhibit the talents and acquirements’* here-
■fore displayed hy them, unmolested by me in the
public prints. At other times and places they may hear
from me again.”
My reply to this intimation lias been given to the
public—it has not been, and will not bo recalled.
Mr. Julian by w ay of adding variety, and giving ef
fect to liis last effort, lias struck upon the chords of an
Id tune, and mounted the w orn out hobby of a “ poli
tical junto,” Etc. managing tho affairs of this paper,
Pitiful subterfuge, contemptible prevarication.” It is
really amusing to witness the littleness of the pretexts
majority of the State, hy her constituted authorities,'
thought differently, and without the least indication of
hc-itancy, he acquiesced in thtir decision. H* 9 ene *
mips, it is true, have endeavored to make the frank
expression of his opinion on this pond, work his injury,
but we trust it will have no effect, lie lias shown his
devotion to the people hy sacrificing his private opin
ions to their wishes, and, without regard to whatever
falsehood, the tongue of malignant slander may utter,
the good sense of an enlightened people will applaud
him.
It argues well for the justness of our cause, that its
opponent? are obliged to resort to the unwarrantable ex
pedient? of trick and deception in order to injure it,
and if tljfir arts arc promptly exposed, our success is
certain. Wc have selected the misrepresentation above
noticed, from a mass of others, the most of which have
been signally repelled by other presses, because we
believe a wrong inpression on this subject calculated to
do more injury in this section of the State, than any
thing else which has appeared. There is no art or
mysticism in this matter. The conduct of the Govern
or has been plain, open and candid, and being capa
ble of but one construction, the misrepresentation
which some of the writers of th© Federal Union (Mr. i
the base-|' at ie ,noro foul, and the attempt to injure linn the
«( more ungenerous. All wc* ask fa, that those who are
error should be set right, that every one should have
Julian not excepted) arc driven to disgu
ness and malignity of their motives. “ Profligate print,’
uggling conductors,” and other epithets equally in
harocter with the writers, are applied to this paper,
w ith the confidence of honesty and the firmness of un
suspected integrity. This too by some of the very indi*
victuals, the correspondents of that paper, whose fitt
ings, character and reputation, would have been assailed
through the columns of this paper, but for the interpo
sition of that discretion so often impeached by them.
This controversy ! have not sought, yet I shrink not
from its responsibility, or an examination of the facts
connected with it. My conscience convicts me of no
baseness—let those who are guilty dread tho verdict of
an intelligent and virtuous community.” “ Othello’s
anxiety” may possibly be satisfied hereafter, but as no
* affidavits” were ever “ promised” to be produced, Mr.
Juhan rnu»t wait with patience. Should they come,
and thus silence the slanderer’s tongue, without leaving
him even “a nail to hang a doubt upon,” or a singh
to cavil at, will he not have occasion to lament
that “ Othello’s occupation’]
If Mr. Juhun wishes further information, let him call
upon me, either personally or through a friend, and the
“ written testimony” I have in my possession, shall he
exhibited to him ; but as the public can fee! no interest
seeing tho names or correspondence of private indi
vidual** in this matter, 1 must decline publishing it at
present. If offer a thorough investigation the informa
tion I have received shall be found incorrect I shall not
hesitate to make the acknowledgement of error as ex-
t rnsive as the imputation, but HU then I shall maintain
tin* position I have taken, regardless of Mr. Juhai
idle demands or malignant vituperation.
O. P. SHAW.
itZfi’ As the Federal Union has been the vehicle
through which this attack has been made, the editors of
that paper arc reques ed, as an act of justice to their
patrons and the public, us well as myself, to give the
above a place in their columns. O. P. S.
—<gf>—
Election for Governor.—The selection ofn proper in
dividual to lake the helm of state, amt preside over the
destinies of Georgia, has now taken place of Alter en
grossing topics, and will continue, until the election is
consummated, to occupy Ihr attention of all classes* f
our citizens. We could have wished t at the subject
had been agitated less early, and n ine time since ex
pressed our ideas to tliat effect, hut other presses in va
rious parts of the State have commenced and continued
its discussion with much vigor and vehemence, and wc
can no longo* he so far belli’d the spirit of the times
ns to remain silent. The election is one of great
porfnnco to the people of Georgia—besides the unnswil
number - f offices to be distributed, the relations which
we sustain tow ards the aborigines of our territory and
the general government, are of a nature calling fl
just and wisecourse, and the utmost firmness and de-
m to maintain it, on the part our chief magistrate
It is indispensable, therefore, to our security, that nc
mania honoted with ibis high trust, who has not inte
grity of principle, firmness of purpose, ami energy «>
character. It in ids** indispensable that his principles
should he known, and so well known, that no mistake
can bv possibility arise in the mind of any terson inter
ested: that the course he intends to pursue should beful-
Iv developed, and the history of bis past political life well
understood. If the public are well informed on ull
these points, thcro is no danger that our rulers will
misrepresent us, or that they will pursue a course man
ifestly injurious to our interests. To extend, then, as
much as possible this desirable information, to correct
erroneous impressions and expose misrepresentation
and falsehood, is a duty which niblic journalists are
bound to perform; and at no period within tho bounds
of recent history, has justice demanded the prompt ex
ercise of this duty more than tho present. Misrepre
sentation is abroad, and that too for the worst of pur
noses -friends of your country and of truth, he on your
guard.
It has been urged against Mr. Gilmer bv his oppo
nents that he adrorafrtl reserves -*f the ^roti? mines for!
the benefit, and as the property of the Stnte, instead of
disposing of them, os well os the other land, by lottery.
From this declaration it is attempted to impose a be
lief on the minds of the people, that should he be re
elected, 'heir individual chance© for making fortunes
•»v s me sudden freak of fortune in bestow ing her got-
den favors, are lost to them forever; that the mines will
be reserved by the Stair and sold to wealthy specula
tors,-hereby depriving the po< r of all participation ir.
the distribution of our mineral treasures; insinuations
as utterly without foundation as they are destitute n f
even plausibility. On this subject we are aware that
some disaffection exists in the upper counties, to re
move which, we believe a little more reflection is only
necessary. Whether Gov Gilmer is or is not in favor
of reserves, can be of little consequence, for the bill pro
viding for the dismal by lottery of the whole land, mines
and all, was regularly passed at the last session. How
then ran danger be apprehended? Will the bill be re
pealed and a new one passed at the next session ? Wt
have th© opinion «*f competent judges that it will not.
But suppose it should be taken up, from what quarter
even then is danger to be apprehended ? | d it f rom jhc
Governor ? No. The bill passed at the last session of
the Legislature without making reserves, and he ap-
proved fr This is a sufficient guarantee that he will
never s*> far change his views of policy, as to veto the
hill, should it be again brought up and neglect to make
Like a man i.f honest integrity, and as he|q’
a full understanding of the matter, and we are then wil
ling to let the censure rest wherever u discriminating
public shall decide.
There is a striking difference in the characters ofthe
two gentlemen (Mr- Giliner and Mr. Lumpkin,) now
before the people as candidates for the Executive Chair
of Georgia. The former is and ever has been perfectly
frank iu the expression of I is opinions, both as it re
gards principle and policy. Wc are at no loss to know
his ideas on ©very subject connected with the public
interest, if we make the suitable enquiries. If we re
elect him, we know the measures he will adopt, and
judging from hi« past conduct and well known devo
tion to the welfare of Ids native State, wc cannot but
feel assured of a w ise and efficient administration. But
what shall wc say of the latter gentleman? Mr. Gil
mer’s sentiments we know,
“ But he, his own affection’s counsellor,
Is to himself—1 will not say how true—
But to himself so secret and so close,
So far (V»m sounding and dircovery,
As is the bud bit with an envious worm,
Ere he can spread his sweet leaves to the air,
Or dedicate iris beauty to the sun.”
The opinions *>f Mr. Lumpkin are variously estima
ted. I’aitisans on each side claim him a3 the advocate
of doctrines diametrically opposed to eacli other, they
censure and applaud, argue, cavil and contend, until
the answer to the question has become so enwrapped
in tho impenetrable inista of concealment, tliat those
who expect to get an understanding of Ids present sen
timents, look only to be disappointed. Wc have there
fore to seek in the dim record of the past, a develop
ment of what he once was, and from that draw the on
ly conclusion to which >ve can arrive, of what lie is now.
lu thin article wc intend to notice only two points on
which Ins principles have been expressed. That be
was once in favor ot reserves, to a very considerable
extent, cannot bo disputed. His letter to Gov. Clark
of March 31, 1821, and a publication of his dated Sept.
10, 1825, together with his unqualified approbation
w hole of Gov. Gilmer’s message at the opening oF
the last session of the Legislature, (as we have under
stood from good authority,) and that pirt relating to
the Indians and the disposition of Indian laud pariint-
idarly, ufiord proof of this fact sufficient to satisfy
the most incredulous. Opposed to this we have no
deuce of a respectable character. What then would
he the effect, admitting Mr. Lumpkin to be the next
Governor? Suppose the land bill to be again unde
discussion, some alterations made perhaps, and sen
to him for his approval without having made any rc
serves—what would /re do? Would he veto it? lb
might or he night not; at all events the result is douht
ful. The popular will is undoubtedly in favor of the
lottery of the whole land, and while wc know that Mr.
Gilmer will not oppose the wishes of the people, nnd
do not know what course Mr. Lumpkin might pursue,is
il w ise to exchange a certainty for an uncertainty—is
it not better to retain the present incumbent, than
choose one who may disappoint us ?
The Clark party,o» which Mr. Lumpkin is now the
acknowledged candidate, have ever been prolific in their
ahi49« ofthe principles of Col. Troup, and the line of
conduct lie pursued while Governor. Nor has this
abuse been confined to that distinguished patriot alone,
but all who have advocated bis measure** come in for
their share. F.vcn Mr. Lumpkin ’himself did not es
cape, until it was found that his services could be ob
tained to aid their cause—then their censure was silen
ced, and his public admiration of Col. Troup ceased.
But were it possible to trace him through all the wind
ings of his sinuous course; his letters and private con
versations with individuals of different putties, whose
support he w as anxious to obtain, we arc inclined to be
lieve il would be found that contradictory opinions have
been sometimes uttered hy that same gentleman. For
proof of this, notice the following—In this paper of the
I4th May, 1830, a letter was inserted, written by Wil-
m>u Lumpkin, oddressed to a friend in this State, and
dated April 25th- The aubjevt ofthe letter was the In
dian Bill. From (bat letter we nuke the following ex
tract:
—<£g£>-
The Federal Union of May 19, 1531, speaking
of a report in circulation that Mr. Calhoun was a nul-
lifier, holds the follow ing very strong language:
“ If the accusation be true, he should be renounced
abandoned, and abhorred by every lover ofthe Union.
But we have authority for saying, that Calhoun is not
a Nullifier: and this charge shall receive more full at
tention hereafter.”
It so turns out, notwithstanding tl»c authority of
that print to the contrary, that Mr. C. has come out
decidedly in favor of that doctrine. Is lie now “ de
nounced,” “ abandoned,” and “ abhorred?” Oh,no! V»Lat
then ? Why, an explanation is published in which the
authority for stating that Mr. Calhoun was not a nulli-
ficr, is shown to have been a letter received from “ a
gentleman who bad an opportunity of knowing the
sentiments” of the Vice President, declaring that he
“did not go a single step beyond the doctrines con
tained in the Virginia report and resolutions of 179S ;
which he understood to maintain (hat in case of a pal
pable, deliberate, and dangerous infraction of the con
stitution ofthe United Stales, in the last resort, and
when all other remedies have failed, the states have a
right tn interfere to arrest the evil,” and this tliat pa
per calls the right of revolution. The exact meaning of
Mr. Cuthbert’s information, (for it was that gentle
man who received the letter nnd published the article,)
is doubtful, for Mr. Cuthberf well knows that the ad
vocates for nullification contend that thev do not go
beyond tnc principles laid dow n in the Virginia and
Kentucky resolutions. He therefore should not have
made the assertion so boldly. But there is another
point which needs explanation, and it is one on which
the editors ofthe Federal Union are silent. It is stated
that if Mr. Calhoun is a nullifier, he should he “re
nounced, abandoned AND ABHORRED?” but WC SCO
nothing of this as yet. Driven from the support of his
principles, they content themselves with declaring
them dangerous, but at the same time express their
“ great regard for the private character, and high ic-
spcct for tho eminent talents, and many ofthe political
opinions, of the Vice President.” Their zeal in oppos
ing nuilitiers and nullification must have cooled a little.
Again, the Federal Union also asserts that Mr.Lump-
kin, the personal and political friend of Mr. Calhoun, is
no nullifier. Query—Is its “ authority” in this instance
1 the same as in that of Mi. Calhoun? It either is, or is
not. If it is, it certainly cannot be entitled to much
credit. Ifit is not, the public ought to be apprised of
the fact, as well as its real origin and extent, lest they
might think Ms information iu the lutter case, to
be ofa piece with the former, and disbelieve it accor-
dingly.
—<S8S>—
SCJ^Our readers are earnestly requested to give the
communication of “ A Citizen of Hall County,” which
will be found on our last page, a serious and attentive
perusal. It is nn able vindication of Mr. Gilmer’s of
ficial conduct—declares flic assertion that be is oppos
ed to the Gold Diggers, or thut he was in favor of their
exclusion from the privileges of other citizens, to be
false—and proves beyond the possibility of a doubt,
that the cqursc he has pursued was the only safo one,
under the circumstances, tliat could have been adopt* d,
and the best calculated to advance tho interest of the
State. The disfranchising clause in the land bill, as
our correspondent observes, will unquestionably be ta-
up at tho next session of our Legislature, and
there is no doubt but the Governor will recommend its
repeal. The friendly feeling which exists between Gov.
Gilmer and the President, a feeling which it is of the 1
utmost importance under our present relations should
exist, and the amicable spirit in which all their negotia
tions have been conducted, is strikingly pourtrayed by
“ A Citizen of Hall,” and its beneficial results distinct
ly shown. Our remarks, however, will add but littl*
to tho interest of his production; we will therefore
loave the subject bv once more soliciting our friends
in Hall county particularly, nnd the public at largo, to
give it a calm and dispassionate reading.
“ Weakness of the breast and liings.cntirely prevents
Gov. Troup from public speaking. Every body, how
ever, knows wher*? to find Troup. He will stand by his
arms. It the lull passes our House (and I think it will,)
it places a halt a million of d<*llurs at the disposition of
tho President, lor the removal of the Indians. And I
entertain no doubt will he wisely and judiciously used
by the Old Hero. Am) in concert with other executive
plans, very soon remove all the southern Indians. In
deed the Choctaws, Chickasaws, ami Creeks, are al
ready petitioning to go. And by prudent measures the
Cheroaecs, will be forced to yield.
“ The great difference between our former and late
efforts upon the Indian subject, is that we notv make it
a subject of general policy, which involves the interest
of many States and Territorie s; whereas fonnerl),
Georgia was contending for her rights single handed.”
Here is proof, as plain as circumstances and the
marks of approbation the letter expresses, can show,
that Mr. Lumpkin was at that time the political friend
of Col. Troup—that he applauded his firmness and ap
proved his principles. The last clause evidently refers j
to the time when the discussions ofthe “old and new I
treaty” were pending; at which time Col. Troup occu
pied our Executive chair, and by his decision and ener
gy in ourcauee, achieved a n*>We triumph for the State, j
In that is contained an express declaration that Gcor- (
gi& was then “ contending for her rights;” thus acknow •!
lodging to the fullest extent, the correctness of Colonel j
roup’s course, a course which subjected him to the ‘ making my
Dentistry.—Wo would respectfully call the attention
of our citizens to the advertisement of Dr. Resseguie
who is at present in this town and offers bis services
this useful branch of science. From the success ofthe
operations he Ins already performed, wc have no doubt
those who avail themselves of his professional skill,
will have no cause to regret it.
-<2S>-
Interesting to Gold Diggers.—she Communication
below from a gentleman of York District, S. Carolina,
is published in the Yorkville Pioneer. The tubject
will no doubt bo interesting to those engaged in the
mining business:
.Mr. Editor,—Having recently visited llie
Gold Mines in Lincoln county. North Curoli-
na, on the North side of King’s Mountain, I
consider it due to enterprise nnd talent, to
take some notice of tho new machinery erect
ed there. To the enterprise nnd inventive
talent of Messrs. Ritter Sanno of Phila
delphia, the citizens of this section of country
aro indebted for a Machine for the purpose of
collecting Gold, which in iny opinion surpas
ses nil others that I have seen at the different
Mines of Mecklenburg and Lincoln. The
entire Machinery for washing and collecting
Gold, is put into operation by two common
hands, nnd the feeding or furnishing the Ma
chine with ore, can he done by the assistance
of another. The Machinery is sn arranged
nnd constructed, that the washing bv different
Ruckers and the separation of the fine from
the coarse ore and gravel, together with the
collection ofthe Gold, by the aid of Quicksil
ver, is performed at the same time. It is said
hy the inventors that the Machine will wash
500 bushels of ore and dirt dady, and from
my own observation, I have no reason to douht
it. A Machine which will collect fine as well
as coarse Gold, has been anxiously sought
for, In those engaged in Mining operations,
and it is believed the Machine alluded to will
fully answer these purposes.
.'1 Citizen of York District.
of correcting erroneous impressions entertain
cd towards mvsclf.
It seems, however, contrary fo all exp. t a .
lions, that Thomas IIayne9 Esq. nf Spa-,, a
candidate for the executive chair of this „iuie
has made quite a different affair of it. 1 f
(hat communication he has smoked a plot or
design to injure his election, he has seen far-
ther into the millstone than he who pecked it;
for such was not the design of the author, and
such I hold myself.
Having in my precious communication at
tempted to disabuse the public mind, or a
portion of it. in relation to myself, I w ill now
endeavor to relieve the mind nf Thomas
Haynes, Esq. of all those dark conspiracies
which hang around it, so far as my circular
engendered them, and also relieve all persons
lie may have suspected to be therein concern
ed For tho justifiable reasons assigned in
my address of the 2d inst. I gave publicity to
it, and if not written by my hand, it was never
theless done by an individual in this place by
my request, assent, and approval. I am not
conscious that any individual save tho writer
and myself saw or perused it,before it reached
the editor at Athens, and so far from being a
plot, it was not an hour in contemplation, be
fore the manuscript was written which made
its appearance in the Athenian of the 2d inst.
Therefore, on me alone, must rest all the
criminality of n conspiracy, if such it can be
construed : and I most cheerfully absolve all -
and every person, save the writer and edil„r
from tlte charge of agency in my publication;
and them from every intimation implicating
them as plotters in tho transaction. A i re
gards the name appended to my circular, i was
not choice in (he manner of spelling it, nor
did I correct it as written by my friend, bn-
lieving H-a-y-n-e-s and II-a-n-o-s in Vnehsl,
might be pronounced alike. A word or tw o to
the public.
1 submit it to the candour of every individual
who perused my eircular of the 2d test., if I
Imd not tho right of correcting a false imprrs
sion, ns well as to silenco impertinent tnqni.
ries 1 My indirect reference to the first ■
cular of Thomas Haynes, Esq may have
been to him “ confirmation strong ns proof of
holy writ,” that a conspiracy was lurking there-
in—for of a truth to mo he seems to court a
plot.
In that reference, however,I thought myself
sufficiently guarded by assuring the public I
had never previously addressed a circular to
the people of Georgia. My allusion thereto
was designed to stop at onco all useles interro
gations concerning my opinions, which were
growing irksome. If the present candidate
for governor had been more explicit in his first
circular as to his residence, and not have pre
sumed too much on tho intelligence ofthe peo
ple or his own fume, it might then have beet;
unnecessary to make any allusion to his cir
cular ; hut in this tho fault is his.
1 would also submit whether Mr. Shaw, the
Editor of the Athenian, has been treated with
that courtesy and decorum, which every pro
prietor of a free nnd independent press de
serves, who has boon guilty of no other oficn
than the establishment of truth. And when
loo the same individual who condemns, n
tended in his last circular to redress his griev
ances was the right of every citizen.
It is shrewdly suspected by Thomas Haynes,
Esq. that iny circular was intended to preju-
d’ce his election. A fact or two, and that ides
must vanish. I could count hut few generations
in the line of ancestry, before I would reach
that point making a common ancestor to ns
both ; now what objection could I have
seeing iny relations in high and honorable
places? Again, if my communication were
the offspring of a plot or conspiracy tn injure
the elec tion nf Thomas Haynes Esq. would it
not have been deferred until tho evo of Ike
election, when nn explanation (if a misunder
standing could result) could not be liadf
Resides, would I have signed niv place of re
sidence ? Rut why do I argue, that which the
most subtle miscnnccivur cannot but believe.
Much vituperation is attempted to he heaped
on the late plotters by charging them with a
resort to n vile subterfuge in spelling a name
usually written ILn-n-u-s, H-a-y-n-e-s. N"' v
this pretext is ns shallow ns tho rest, and it
must be a new system of orthoepy which dis
criminates in the pronunciation of H-a-n-e-s
and H-n-y-n-e-s. Ry the way, on good au
thority I understand, H-a n-o-s, is not necord-
iog to the ancient manner of spelling my name,
and relying on that authority, I will tio longer
remain in error.
THOMAS HAYNES, oj Gainssvillc.
August 19, 1S31.
C^f- The papers which gave publicity to the
lust circular of Thomns Haynes,Esq. wil I do hut
common justice in republishing this. T. II.
.Varc F.rgrry. -George M. Rlngland has been detec*
ted in forging Notes on Mr. John Carmichael amt Mr.
Angus Martin, to a large amount—aay $15,000. It lias
ruined the hvuaeofJos. C. Eve, ft Co. of which he waf
apartner. Itingtand has absented himself (his saiJ,
west" ardly. He had maintained an unblemished chat-
acter previously,—.‘lu-nsla Courier.
The average number of travellers in June, as in May,
exceeded 400 per day. The averagn transportation in
April, May and June, was twenty.six tons perda'V.-
Baltimore Gazttlt.
COMMIT vICaTED.
A C A K D.
1 had little idea of disseminating error in
From the Georgia Journal.
TO TIIE TltOtP PARTY.
Honored and Reloved Associates,—Three
years have passed away since last I expostu
lated with you—three years of anxious solici
tude to me : for I have seen that my admoni
tions, however regarded for a moment, have
been as the seed sown by the wayside among
thorns—You hsve fallen asleep on your posts
—and the Philistines are upon you. Yet I do
not despair of you. Avvakn and shake ofl’your
lethargy. Tire battle may yet bo won. Vic.
tory may yet be yours.
Have you not seen the efforts of your ene
mies to di-Kirov you ? Gao you forget how,
WM bound to do by hi. oath of office, behoving „ he ZTJu'TlT 1 , T , ' r 8 2d i while they were crying oblivion for the past.
« *| bittgr wrath of Mr. Lumpkin*., .upport.r,, and op , 0 1 indeed U w M donu wttlr no other than a view j andpepce for the future, they were fomenting