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The Chinese Revolution. Our general ignorance of the affairs of Southern and Central China, is unques tionable, and it is quite possible that many of our readerahave never given a thought to the remarkable revolution which has been developing itself in those portions of the Celestial Empire during the last four years. The name of China is asso ciatcd in most minds with sluggish quie tude and unbroken peace. But the popular idea of this subject is fallacious, for, dur ing the long term which we have men tioned, a large portion of its inhabitants has been—to use the phrase of Mr Glad stone, the British chancellor—“actually in a chronic state of rebellion,” and a war of the most vigorous kind has been pro gressing, which threatens to overthrow the reigning dynasty and all its official de pendents. The present ruler of China, like all bis predecessors, since 1644, is a Tartar, alien in race, manners, and belief. He holds his sceptre by the right of con quest. His race maintains the same re lation to the Chinese as the Norman ru ler* of Great Britain to the conquered Saxons and Celts who supply their rev enue—it governs by the right of the strong—-by the authority of victory, which, in the course of time assumed the form of a hereditary prerogative. The conquest of China by the Mant choo Tartars—the race now dominant— was effected about the middle of the seven teenth century, anjj from that time until the commencement of the present revolu tion, no attempt was made by the abori gines to oust the intruders. All the military offices of the country are in the hands of those Tartars, wbo make up in warlike attainments for their civic defi ciencies, and regard the sword as the only arbiter of national difficulties. They hold complete control of the Treasury, and their appears no likelihood of an overthrowal of their power—as the ar senals and funds, besides'the organized military resources, are all at their com mand. However, in the most peaceful com munities there will arise, some day or other, a strong thinker—a bold rebel a Moses qualified to inspire his people with a hope of liberty, and lead them to its realization. Sven China ia no excep tion to the rule. And so, four years ago, a man named Tien-teh arose in the pro vince of Quangse, and called his country men to arms for the avowed purpose of subverting the Mantchoo power forever. He soon had a sufficient force to meet the Imperial Troops, and signalized the first movement of his army by a series of brilliant victories. His progress up through the country was necessarily slow, but he steadily advanced on his Northern route In November last he had got to Woocbang, the capital town of the cen tral provinces, which stands on the great river Yantsee, the Tangues of Chi na, and at this time their roll list contain ed fiftv thousand names of fighting men —a tolerably large squad of Celestial bruisers. The last news iufbrms us that Tien-teh and his followers may be re garded as undisputed victors, and a tele graphic dispatch in the London Times, of April the 23th, caps the climax by informing us that “Nankin bad fallen in to the hands of the rebels.” The restoration of the ancient Chinese regime, and the destruction of the Tartar dyDaty,may now be looked to as a fixed fact. In our half knowledge of the coun try, we cannot say what will be the pro bable effect on European commerce, of this singular revolution. It is likely enough that it will not alter our relations with the Government in any important particular. It is only the substitution of one chief for another—the transfer of power from a usuper to the rightful rulers of the land. The fact, however, that the native Chinese is more civilized than the Tartar, more iuclined to develope commerce, literature and art, and less devoted to the profitless pursuits of war, may have some significance to intelligent minds.— Exchange. Front Vfea New York Times, 31st May. Ths Pre-Pald Letter Envelopes- We are glad to learn that the prepaid letter envelopes are nearly ready for de livery. It will be remembered that when the Postoffice department determined up on their manufacture, the contract was taken by George F. Nesbitt, Esq. A bulding for the purpose was erected by Mr. Nesbitt, and steam-power introdu ced to run the presses upon which the in velopes were to be stamped. One of our reporters recently visited this factory, *od is enabled to give some particulars of the manufacture. The finest quality of white and buff* pa per, made expressly for the purpose, is water lined with the letters of P. O. D., U. S., being the initials of the “Post Of fice Department of the United States.*’. A handsomely executed piece of mechan ism, arranged for cutting out 500 of the envelopes at one time, is the first process (he paper passes through. The machine ry is worked by steam power. They a:o now passed into the hands of embos sers, who stamp on them a portrait of Washington in a while bas-relief. They are then passed to the folding machine, and thence to the female having charge of the printing presses, where the various rates of postage are stamped upon them with bright red ink. The slof sealing material is the next process, and the envelopes are then carefully exatniued, cou..led into bundles of twenty-five, dis tributed into boxes and finally packed by thousands in cases ready for shipment to Washington, whence they are to be sent to the Deputy Postmasters in all parts of the United States, under the direction of the Postmaster-General, in the manu factory envelopes, about a hun dred persons are employed, of whom the majority are females, who. earn good wages and have a light and pleasant duty to perform. it was the original intention of the Post Office Department to bring these envelopes into use as early as the Ist of June, and we understand thatyjshould the contractor have a sufficient quantity at the Deqartment they will be ready for sale on or auout that day. Our reporter no ticed a ware-room filled with packing cases containing a vast number of envel opes completed for immediate use. To provide against forgeries, rules equally strict with those of the United States Miut have been adapted at the above manufactory, audthe buildings are guard ed both day and night by private watch men. The following is a copy of the new Post Office Laws, pa&f|fl by both bouses of Congress, and posted in all parts of the factor}’: Forged Envelopes, Sic. —Section 7 provides against all kinds of counterteiting imitation or forgery of the postage stamps and envelopes, making the penalty, on conviction, a fine no', exceeding five hundred dollars, and imprisonment not exceeding five years, or both such -fine and imprisonment. “Abstracting Envelopes during the process of manufacture, is visited with the same penalties.” Cc!. Dent's Aooeptance. Newnan, June 2d, 1853. Dear Sir: A Convention of Demo cratic Delegates from the various counties composing the 4th Congressional District, for the purpose of selecting a suitable can didate to represent them in the next Con gress of the United States, assembled in Newnan, Coweta county, on the Ist inst.., aod unanimously agreed to present to the District yonr name for that office. We have been appointed to communi cate to you this nomination, and ask your acceptance of the same. We take plea sure in performing this duty, and respect fully request an answer at such time as may suit your convenience to give one. With sentiments of esteem and respect, we have the honor to be your obedient servants. R. M.Stcll, i Wm. LT. Anderson, | A. Nelson, V Committee. P. M. Martin, I Robt. J. Bacon, J To Col Wa. B. VV. Dent. Newnan, Ga. Newnan, Ga. June 3d, 1853. Gentlemen: Yours of the 2d inst. (no tifying me of my nomination by the De mocratic Convention of the 4th Congres sional District, as their candidate to rep resent said district in the Congress of the United States, and requesting my accep tance,) is before me. To be a candidate for Congress is a po sition that I neither sought nor desired, and from the number of distinguished names before the Convention (either of whom would do honor and credit to the district,J I expected and desired a differ ent result. Candor compels me to admit that more talents and ability might have been presented in the person of another, but I will yield to none in my demotion to democratic principles. Gratitude and patriotism forbid that I should decline. I therefore accept the nomination. I am admonished by the state of my health and domestic affairs, that I shall scarcely be able to mingle with the people to the extent that I could wish. I promise the democracy, however, to use all reasonable efforts, and employ all hon orable means, to promote my election, and thus carry out their wishes. In conclusion, permit me to tender to you, gentlemen, my personal good will, and through you my respects to the De mocratic Convention and my fellow-citizens in general. WM. B. W. DENT. To Messrs. R.M. Stell, Win. U. Anderson, A. Nelson, P. M. Martin, Robt.J. Bacon. The Nomination. The Recorder of this week, is much concerned about the nomination of the Democratic Convention, assembled at this place last week—so much so, that it has devoted two articles to the subject. Now if the nomination had met with its approbation, and tbe selection been pro nounced a good one, by that journal, we might, did we not, personally, know thp Democratic nominee, have had our doubts as to the propriety of the nomination.— But the Recorder is out against it, and, therefore we conclude that the nomination is a msrvellous proper one—one that au gurs no good whatever, to the cause of Scott or Webster Whigery in the 4th Congressional District. It was deter mined cot to be pleased at the proceed ings of the democratic Convention, no way it could be fixed—consequently its lamen tations about the nomination, and its cro codile tears over the fate of Charley Mur phy, will be taken for what they are worth. Its cries will frighten no true democrat from his propriety—nor will its tears, awaken even a kindred feeling in the heart of its “own” Charley, as it has seen fit thus familiarly to style our Repre sentative, the Hon. Charles Murphy. But the Recorder asks “Who will be the next victim?” We will let it answer the ques tion for itself, t after the ill natured con troversy between the Recorder and tbe Hon. A. H. Kenan has terminated. Ke nan seems to think he is tbe best and most consistent whig, while the Journal joins issue with him, and contends that be is, at best, a very inconsistent one, and the Recorder a remarkably straight, up and down whig organ. One of them will have to be victimized; one of them cast overboard to still tbe raging of the political storm overhead—but whether it will be Kenan or the Recorder , time must determine. If the Recorder has tears to shed, it may prepare to shed them —then. —Newnan Banner. From tho Georgia Banner. The Nomination. Mr. Editor: Will you permit a Whig of ’4O, and a Texas-Tyler Polk of ’44, to congratulate the country upon the nomination of Col. Dent, to the im portant trust to represent the 4th Congres sional District in the Congress of the U. States; than whom of the many distin guished Democrats in this Dictrict, there is no one better qualified, or more deserving than the Colonel. I know him well; he is a gentleman of extensive Information, of no ordinary talents; by nature one of the very ablest men in all my acquaintance. He also is a man of broad and comprehen sive views, of extensive, political knowl edge, and has always been ready at the call of his country, to make any sacrifices. In the Indian difficulties in 1836, he head ed a company, and kept the ludians on our immediate borders, afr bay. He, with his two hundred volunteers, was upon them, on the waters of the Tulapoosa, before they bad time to strike. Thus tbe coun ties of Carroll and Heard are this day more indebted to Col. Dent in saving the women and children from the merciless scalping knife than any other man now living. He also after seeing his own im mediate vicinity safe, marched a company to Columbus, and was ready there to do battle and contend to the eud of the war, displaying at all times, a readiness to go and meet the enemy, at any and every point. He has more than once represented his county in the councils of the State, dis* playing an Industry and ability as a legis tor which soon placed him at the head/ ‘of his party in the State Legislature. Be sides Col. Dent is a Farmer, a Merchant* of extensive practical ability. No mau has a better knowledge of the financial ar rangements necessary to good government than the Colonel, lie is also a Christian gentleman; sober, temperate, the friend of suffering humanity; reidy at all times to open wide his liberal hand to feed the poor, and administer to the “relief,” of his fellow-men. Asa politician, he has always been firm and cons stent—and while he is an uncompromising State Rights man; a Southern man, out and out; yet he never was more ultra than the late lamented Col. King. The Union is dear to his heart. Asa Union Demo crat, therefore, I am much pleased with tho nomination, and will give it my warm and hearty support. And I call on all Democrats to rally. Let ns march in so lid column, and take a united pull, a strong pull, and a pull together, and we will rout the euemy. And, my word for it, Col. Dent will do his duty, and make us an able representative in the Congress of the United States. Success to our stand ard bearer. THE JEFFERSONIAN GRIFFIN, JUNE 16, 1853. Third Congressional District. We understand that at a Convention of Delegates for the Third Congressional District, convened at Forsyth on Mon day last, Hon. David J. Bajley wag re nominated the Democratic candidate, to be supported in this District at the ensu ing general election. We further under stand that the name of Mr. Howard, of Crawford, was not before the Convention, at his own request. That of Mr. Smith, of Upson, was the only name jmnninent-, ly voted for in opposition to .Mr. Bailey; the vote on the second and last ballotling was, for Bailey 19, Smith 11, when on motion of Col. Gibson, Col. Bailey was unanimously nominated by acclamation. The ? Convention was conducted and closed in harmony. We presume we shall receive the report of the proceed ings of the meeting from tbe Secretary in time to publish in our next. The Gubernatorial Convention. ‘ Avery large number of Delegates have been passing through Griffin since the commencement of this week up to yester day, on their way to attend the Democratic Gubernatorial Convention, which was appointed to convene at Milledgeville yesterday. From tho number, v/e judge there will be quite a full Convention.— Most of those that passed this way were from tho Cherokee counties. We had heard nothing from Milledgeville up to the time this paper was put to press, but have no doubt the Convention met with a full quorum yesterday, and proceeded forthwith to business. Memphis Convention. The Memphis Convention convened according to appointment, on Monday the 6th inst. and adjourned on Friday the 10th inst. It is said there were a thou sand delegates in attendance. Hon. W. C. Daw son, of Georgia, was chosen Pre sident of the Convention, assisted by twenty Vice Presidents. Eleven States were represented. The Convention will convene next year in Charleston, in April. We have only seen sketches of the proceedings up to the end otthe third day. By next week we will be able to give matters more in detail. Some doubts are expressed whether the American squadron will go to Japan this season. The squadron is to ren dezvous at Hong Kong, and it is said will not all reach there before July, and will not be ready to depart before August.— The coast at that time is said to he very dangerous and a delay may be deemed prudent if not indispensible. It is said that “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was not written by Mrs. Stowe, bui her’ brother, Rev. W. H. Beecher. This no tion struck us when we first heard of the book, for the reason that Beecher was known to be a violent abolitionist and strong writer, while Mrs. Stowe had nev er made herself remarkable oji any sub ject. Wo have not heretofore referred to our surmises, for the reason that we never thought it of much consequence who wrote the book, or what we thought of the authorship. It suited the taste of the abolitiunists, and would hare been popular from any one. Is there a Bourbon’s mother amongst us?—We think not. She has too much spirit. It is said the mother of Rev. Eleasor Williams is about to prosecute sundry persons for slander, for saying her son has a Bourbou father. That is right. If these royal personages had any respect ability about them, it would be another affair. But we very well know that hardly one in ten can speak with the least con fidence of his owu paternal parentage, and we are pleased to see an American woman resent such an imputation as she should. The royal family of England has a charac ter bad enough, Goodness kuows. There is the story of the present Queen’s grand father George the 111. and the Quakeress; and of her nucle Frederic and Mrs. Clarke; and uncle Billy and Mrs. Jordan, to say nothing of that little liason of her dear aunt Sophia with the barber. All En glish history of the royal family smacks horribly of scandal, excepting however, Qaeen Vie and her parents, the duke and duchess of Kent. And French royal ty is ten times worse. Mrs. Williams is right, for a Bourbon is, in legal parlance, \ juf t filliut nulliu* himself. Sip *c )\% of War. i The political horizon is not entirely un clouded at the present writing; and al though there is no speck apparently larger than a man’s hand, we know not h ow 60 they may unroll, expaud and cover the heavens. To beghmrith Europe: There is a diffi-l culty of soam standing, between Austria and Switzerland, the nature of which we have never exactly comprehended. It is sai'l the negotiations have been abruptly closed and brought to an end. A resort to arms appears to be the natural conse quence. Then there is a three handed quarrel be tween France aud England on oue side and the French emperor on the other. The quarrel also is divided into two parts. — The opt tk® claim of Rus sia to of the Greek Church, arid all the inhabitants of the Turkish empire professing that religion, which the French and English will not ad mit; the other cause of quarrel, between the same parties, grows out of the demand l of Russia upon the Saltan, to expel all political refugies from his territories, which also appears to be disagreeable to France and England. The French fleet, it is said, has been sent to the Dardanelles, to act as emergencies may require. Lord Claren don, the British prime minister, recently stated in Parliament, that the French and English ambassadors were acting in con cert at Constantinople—that the integrity of the Ottoman empire will be preserved —and that it Was hoped that Russia would not insist on any thing that was in compatible With the great national and international interests Involved. In Asia, the people of the powerful col ony of Burmah have revolted from British government, and are giving the English troops so no trouble. The last accounts left them victors on the field of battle. of China has a ? little affair birnself and his rebel sub jects, which bids fair to put him off the throne, and replace a sprig of the eld stock which his progenitors had expelled. On this coni inent Santa Anna is dis playing considerable wrath against the United States, and we should not be sur prized to see another war between this country and Mexico, if the Mexicans can get Spam to aid them with the means to carry it on. This may end in the annex ation of another slice of Mexico and all of Cuba. Later From China. The latest accounts from China are by way of California. The rebellion was still progressing, but not so vigorously as at former dates, aud with less probability of ultimate success. Nankin was not cap tured. The insurgents made the attempt, but failed, atod were pretty effectually re pulsed by Tire Governor. The emperor too, appears to be aroused from liis stupor, and energy to restore order and sj stem among his own troops and repel his invaders. It was thought he would succeed, if he persevered, though there is a very formidable party arrayed against him. -Wnat ia a Fuss? Is the following one? If it is, it is put together so neatly, that Mr. Harrison de serves patronage for his cleverness. But we have also examined his perfume, “Cle matis extract,” and it is really as clever as the note. Call at the Drug Store of Dr. John W. Jones if you doubt, and judge for yourself: Editor Georgia Jeffersonian: —You will receive, accompanying this, a sample bot tle of Extract for the Handkerchief. It is from my manufactory in Philadelphia. Please accept it. It is intended to ex press clearly, by its odor, the sweet per fume of the beautiful flower the name of which it bears, or the thought its title in spires. I have entered the sphere of so cial elegancka, with an ambition to create arl Americandard in advance of and abovp all of European origin. My depart ment is Perfumery. It will be distin guished by finer qualities, richer, more dis tinctive, and more delicately flue odors, and by a style of exterior, more chastely elegant than has yet been known. Will the refined df society, the ladies and gen tlemen of America, sanction this ambition? Will they lay aside the conventionalisms of European Aristocracies, the offspring of despotism, and adopt the realities, the ele gancies of Nature’s Nobility, born of liber ty, nurtured by independence, developed in freedom’s atmosphere; which possesses that true dignity characterized by intelli gence, refinement and taste. APOLLOS W. HARRISON, 10 South 7th Street , ) Philadelphia. Wc see the steamer Osprey, plying be tween Charleston and Philadelphia, ad vertises to carry cabin passengers for fif teen dollars—through to New York for seventeen. We are pleased to see prices going down. Twenty-five dollars is cut ting the fat right deep for a sixty hours passage, with & naufieatod stomach most part if of the way. The Weather. This region is exceedingly dry in most places, witfi an occasional slight shower on spots, but not nigh the quantity need ed. Corn is now suffering materially, and unless we have more copious rains soon the crop will be lost. The gardens tu Griffin are at about their last gasp. We call tbe attention of our readers to the advertisement of Taylor, Davis & Cos. and * nuitfbqr of other new adver -1 lisementg whbflt will be found in to-day’s paper. That of *hit blackberries will draw attention. , JUDttE HILL’S LETTER. As an on dit of the times, we copy the following letter and reply of Hon. Edward Y. Hill. Widely as, we have differed with this gentleman on many of the poli tical topics of the day, we have ever ad mire 1 his extensive legal acquirements, strength of uaind, and lofty independence; In either', he has few equals. The nue and-cry of “slop thief?! Sdt up after almost every candidate for public favor, is justly reprobated in deserving terms by Judge Hill, and is enough to deter any one who values his own good name from suffering it to go before the people. We have no doubt that many of the best and noblest of Georgia’s sons prefer to remain’ in pri vacy and honor from this cause alone, ra ther than become a mark for every un couth blackguard’s rotten eggs. It is right and proper that the merits of candr dates for public favor should be examined and temperately discussed, but this is no excuse for all manner of abuse and calum ny. The nuisance should be abated, and we are pleased to see the keen- pen of Judge Hill taking the initiative. There is another point equally to be re probated, which Judge Hill lashes with his indignant pen. It is that feeling of in tolerance so prevalent in the public mind of the present day. You must not only think and act as your neighbor thinks and acts, but his friends must be your friends and his choice your choice or he makes a personal quarrel of it with you. It is not j enough that you espouse with him the same general set of principles—it is not enough that you stand on the same politi cal platform—you must take care of the slightest.qualification of the least one of those princples iu which you may differ with him—you must beware of the most distant wish that those planks in the platform should be either White or black contrary to his notions, or all the fat is iu the fire. You will see one of these chaps stamp and shout on a foaifth of July over tiis liberty and independence, and speak enthusiasti cally of his constitution privileges, when he will not allow his neighbor or friend a poli tical thought differing from his own. He is an absolute little despot at heart, and Would crash every independent emotion of your soul if he had the capacity. Freedom of speech and of the press indeed! We should not be surprized if some indignant gentle man should “stop my paper” as a punish ment to us for daring even to speak in gen eral terms of such petty despotism. LaGr.ance, June Gih, 1833. Hon. E. Y. Hii.l: Dear Sir :—l am frequently asked by your friends, if you will allow your name used in the Whig Gubernatorial Conven tion as a candidate for the nomination? 1 have been unable to repiy to these en quiries positively or authoritatively. ] have, however, gathered from general conversations, that you would not, and have so expressed myse i. This is not satisfactory to them, for they still urge your claims upon the party, through the public prints, and desire, at least, your fccquifcscence in their course. They feel confident of the high appreciation in which you arc held for present and past devotion to the cause your judgment has approved. Will you, then, under the circumstan ces, allow them the pleasure of placing your name before that Convention?— They will determine their course by your desires in the premises. With respect, I am Your Friend, ROB T. J. MORGAN. LaGrakge, June 7tb, 1853. My Dear Friend: Allow me to thank you for your note of yesterday. It not only assures me of your individual consideration, but also of the gratifying fact, that I have, stilt, many faithful friends, disposed to my political elevation. Yet from the signs of the times, I cannot he blind to the conse quence of allowing my name to be used in the connexiou to which you allude.— It might embarrass my friends in the Convention, in going to the support of a second choice, at the proper moment for success, in which event the blame would be justly eht -geable to my account. But suppose they should succeed in con ferring on me, (a second time,) the proud distinction of stanuard bearer of the Whigs of Georgia, the result, (at this time,) would certainly be, defeat and mutual disappoint menl! JMy position in the recent Presi dential rr.ivass, gave offence to many of our pari} f.i.ends; for which all are not yet read)’ to vouchsafe their forgiveness They are men of firmness, decision and honesty, and conscienciously believe that my non-conformity to the Baltimore nom ination, if not injurious to the cause, was at least ill advised and disrespectful to the counsels of friends with whom I have so long acted in harmony and concert.— Be our candidate who he may, he will have no votes to spare from our own household, even allowing us to be unani mous. No Whig can be elected at pre sent, without zoal and enthusiasm, added to the most impenetrable and close-hand ed unanimity. Nor can we hope for aid to our numbers by desettion from our op ponents. They have extinguished the torches of intestine war which lately burned with such destruction—threaten ing fury among The Unlerrified Democra cy; and in the daikness which ensued, every man kissed whomsoever he met, and pledged himself to unconditional am nesty for the past and amity for the fu ture. This state of things must not only continue, but increase, for some time to come; perhaps, until the confidence and insolence of power shall again be deliver ed of their legitimate offspring, folly and danger. Thus, you perceive that I have offered two objections in connection, to the proposed use of my name. Firet, i could not, probably, be nominated, if I wished; and, Second, 1 could not be elect ed if I were. These are political considera tions in which are interested all who fet concern for the success of the conserva tive party. 1 have others of a purely personal character, which 1 will proceed to offer. I have no great fancy for af fording an opportunity, at my expense, to every’*ogue who may feel disposed to, ivert the public ‘gize from his own vil lainy, by moat vociferously joining in the cry of “ Stop Thief:” Besides, recognised as the most con spicuous trait in my character, is the cul tivation of peace with all men, and I am impressed with the belief that it would take a very bad man to leave the political and ptirsue, with his poisonous weapons of abuse and falsehood, one who wishes to jostle no one in his way, but who seeks to hidfc himself in the Vale of Private Life. But more than the’ situation of my domestic affairs, at this time, claim my time and attention to the exclusion of all other engagements,- except those growing out of tnv profession. In conclusion, then, I shall he a candi date for nothing, until t change nfy views and feelings; and without placing myself under any obligations; inconsistent with the wishes of friends or my own fu ture aspirations, I do not think that 1 shall evet 1 again cast a cloud over the am bitious hopes and prospects of others; In retiring, ! trust I carry with me the confidence, for which I leave in exchange, the graftittfde of repeated obligations. Had I the control of the IVh’ig party at this time there should not even be a sho# of opposition in any part of the country for any public office whatever. .'There is aa electricity of political domination as certainly honjogeniously repulsive and neterogenioOsly attractive as was evtfr found iri the natural world. Some befrst of ambitious presumption will throw otft occasionally one of the surcharged bodies among those in an opposite state, the equilibrium will be reslored and the coun try cap again Command the services of ner sons who are capable and honest.- Yours truly, edw. young hill. R. J. Morgan", Esq. P. 8. lam the more confirmed ‘fa’ the course indicated 5 ,• because I have never felt myself politically abased by my cor dial aujport ol Daniel Webster, to the exc!u on of the National Whig nominee. E. Y. 11. Griffin- and Decatur Rail Road. —The LaG range Reporter, in speaking of this road, says: “We are not personally interested in this road; but we know it would almost be a God-send to the citizens of Griffin espe cially, if not to every county and neigh borhood on the route. We are not, so vain as to suppose that anything we could say would expedite or secure the comple tion of the road; but wo feel such an in terest in improvements of this character, that wo can but express an opinion of en couragement to an enterprise that we are Confident will redound in so much benefit to the approximating country, and will likewise pay a handsome dividend to its stockholders. The amount of produce raised in North Alabama none can imagine or tell except those who have been there and seen. The major portion of this produce, such as grain and stock, is lavishly consumed and wasted at home, for the reason that they have no facilities for transportation, ex cept down the ’Tennessee river to New Orleans. Need we ask in which direction this produce would be shipped if the Grif fin and Decatur Railroad was in operation? Need we ask which direction passengers up the Tennessee river going east would go? Aad lastly, need we ask where the ; merchants of North Alabama would buy their goods, and on which route they would ship them? These enquiries require no replies. Reason and observation an swers all the questions.” Hussey’s Reaper. —We saw one of these machines in operation yesterday afternoon on the farm of Jonathan Miller, Esq. just below the city. It appears very simple in its construction, and performs its work well. Mr. Miller speaks in the highest terms of it, and considers it a great labor saving machine. It is drawn by two mules, and cuts faster than eight able bodied hands can gather. It will be in operation to-day on his farm, and we would advise all who feel an interest in the improvement of agricultural implements, to go and see it, as we feel satisfied no one can witness its operation, without coming to the con clusion that to the planter of Wheat, Oats, or Rye, is a desideratum long needed.— They cost, we understand, about $125, aad can be procured of Messrs. H. & J. Moore, Agents for this city. Augusta Const. Repub. Railroad Accident. The Georgia Citizen gives the follow ing particulars in regard to the recent fa tal railroad accident at Macon: • Nearly all the passengers, about thiity in number, were more or loss bruised, and several severely injured. Michael Behan, who was brakeman and mail-guard on the train, was killed instantly, and from the position in which he was found, it was manifest that his neck was bioken by some timber or iron falling od it. The following persons were the principal suff erers: Hon. A. H. Stephens, left arm broken and severe contusions on the head. Is at the Lanier house, and the physicians pronounce him out of danger. Mr. S. was on his way to defend a person char ged with murder before the Muscogee Su perior Court. Mrs. Dawson, both arms broken, both wrists sprained, and badly bruised ou the head and body. Patrick Lowe, six ribs broken and oth erwise seriously injured. Mrs. Judge Burr, of Griffin, rib broken and other contusions. Mr. and Mrs. Wichell,of Taylor coun ty, cut aud bruised ou the bead and body. Mr. W. R. Simpson, of Macun, gashed in the head slightly. The engine and baggage car being un injured, were pushed down to the Depot, when another passenger car was sent out to bring in the wounded which could not come down in the Omnibus, and every attention possible was bestowed upou those who were injured. It is said that but for a Telegraphic post against which the passenger car lodged in its somerset downwards, the destruction of life must have been much greater. As it was, from tbo complete wreck of the strong heavy built car, it is a miracle that all on board were not killed outright. By ad application tor a summons made at the Lambeth Police Court, it became known that a blacksmith, named Tamer, lately purchased a wife, iu the person of a Mrs. Huntley, for “a pot of beer and a threepenny pie l” A Good Nomination.—The democrat! 0 Convention of the Fourth District conven ed in Newnan, Coweta connty, on the Ist instant, and after sixteen ballots, nomina ted Col. W. B. W. Dent as their candi date for Congress. He was chosen over the Hon. Charles Murpbcy, the present incuraben’, a worthy and estimable man. We have known Col. Dent for many years as a member of the Georgia Legis lature, and feel say he is an honorable, high-toned gSPn<;man— a man who always pursues the dictates of his own conscience and judgment, rather than the mere interests of party. We had hoped to sec him in the next Legislature of G eorgia, because he is a man of enlarged and liberal views, and un derstands the true interests of the State. He is an avowed advocate of the Griffin '* & Decatur railroad, a work which ought to’ receive the most liberal encouragement from the State. We sincerely trust, that in his new position, his influence may not be lost to this important enterprise. Savannah Courier. Emigration for Liberia.— Last even ing a company of 131 free colored persons Embarked io the barque Adeline, at this port, for Liberia. Os these 9G are from l . Tennessee, 4 from Cobh county, in this State, 3 from Augusta, 3 from Mi ledgeville, 27 from Savannah, and uno from Athens, Alabama. ‘The company is composed mostly of young and vigor ous people, many of them trailed to agriculture, a number of them excellent machanics, and quite a large proportion exemplary members of the Christian church. They leave many warm friends behind them, who will pray that their voyage may be speedy and safe, and that they may obtain in Liberia all the advan tages they can reasonably desire. Thev take with them ample supplies, derived’ in part from their own industry and from the liberality of the Colonization society and its friends. Sav. Rep. nth inst. Small Pox. —Another case of Small Pox has occurred jo our city, remarks the Atlanta Republican of the 9.h inst. Mrs. Carlton', wife of John Carlton, Esq. was taken sick do Tuesday evening last, and her case pronounced to be varioloid. She wa? immediately removed to sfe quarantine. It is said to be in a mild form, and no excitement whatever pre vail* among the citizens. It has been rumored in this city, that Mrs. Carlton has sinco died. We have heard no account of the spread of the’ disease in Atlanta.— Jeff. Palpitation of the Heart, Shortness of lireath, and General Debility, cared by Ilollowdifs Pills —A gentlemen by the name of Spencer, residing lor the present in Sackvilie-streef, Dublin, and who. was for many years in the East India Com pany’s service, fell into ill health and was even at death’s dOor, the action of his heart being frequently so violent as to cause, when lying down, the very bed to shake, and again, from the shortness of breath and debility,- he could scarcely walk twenty yards. This gentleman may now be seen out hunting, in the fullest enjoy ment of health, having been cured bv the surprising viriues of Holloway’s justly celebrated Pills. A Washing* on'LETYEit-Wf iter says: General Wool has arrived here, amt laughs at the idea of any disturbance with Mexico on account of the Mesilta affair. The Secretary of war also attach es no importance to the Martial specula tions upon Lane’s and Tria’s movements. It is believed by those who are well in-* formed on the subject, that Mr. Gads den has been instructed to commence negotiations by offering an indemnity t > Mex ico for Mesilla, and to perchase an additional strip, taking in the whole Val ley of the Gila. Broke Out.—On Sunday evening 2Sih ult. about 6 o’clock,our towiriwas thrown into commotion by the cry off‘’stop him!” “stop him!!’"’ “stop him!!!” it was found to issue from the Jailor—John Botnan, by the aid of a piece of iron, had made” his way into the ‘open air’—affer a foot race of three or four hundred yards, in'-’ 1 terspersed with ground and lofty tumb ling, he was taken and carried back to Jail, and is uow fixed for ‘slow travel ling.’—Lagrange Reporter. The Mississippi Dsmocratic Slate con vention has nomin.- ted J. McUea f>r Gov ernor, aud Wm. Barksdale for Congress, to be elected by the State at large. Four other Representatives to Congress, not yet nominated, are to he elected by the four districts into which the Slate is di< vided. Gkorgia Appointments.— Washington, June 9lh. The following Georgia ap pointments were made to-day: Solomon Cohen, Postmaster, Savan nah; Robert McKay and IVin. J. Mclntosh,- appraisers for the Port of Savannah; James M. Smythe, Postmaster, Au gusta; Robert C. Forsyth, Postmaster, Co lumbus; James A. Nesbit, Postmaster, Macon; The Senior Editor of the Georgian ge s & Chargeship. “Why,” asks a correspondent of tho Baltimore Clipper, “should death and mar ri ige uotices he paid for?” To which tho Clipper replies:—“For the very best rea sons; on a is an advertisement of copirt nership, and the other is a notice of dis solution. Business is business.” Gen. Riley, of the Uuited States army, died at Buffalo, ou the 11th inst- Hon. A. H. $ tephens is recovering * from the injuries received m the late rail road accident near Macoo, and is consid ered out of danger. The Memphis Convention has adjourn ed to meet at Charleston in April next. Aulhar Spring the murderer, was hung on the lOlb, in Philadelphia. He protesting his own innocence and that of his son. New Orleans, June l 1.-The steame r Texas has arrived from \era Ciuz, hav ing as passengeis Almonte, Minister to the United States, and Pacheco, Minis ter to France. Allema, the new Secreta ry of Foreign Relatione, is dead.