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MUSCOGEE DEMOCRAT, BY L. F. W. ANDREWS. ‘Ai little government at possible; that little emanating from and controlled by the People, and uniform in its application to all.” Columbus, Thursday, may 27, 1847. To Correspondents.— We are thankful for the favor of our correspondent and friend “ Ohio,” and hope often to hear from him, in like manner. “ A Tale ” —“ The Flower of Wilson Farm ” —on file for insertion in our next. We should be pleased to hear from “ s. b.” again. Georgia Regiment.— Our troops had not arrived at New Orleans, on Saturday evening last. Dr. Boynton.-—This gentleman is now in Macon, where he will conclude a course of Lec tures on Electricity, Magnetism, Geology and the Magnetic Telegraph, on Saturday. We may therefore expect him in Columbus next week, where, we trust, he will receive that generous welcome to which so distinguished a Professor of Natural Science is entitled. Dedication.—The new Methodist Church, we understand, will be dedicated on Sunday next. In another column will be found an offi cial order to the “Kumpanee” of “ Tobaker Chawers” to be in attendance, as well as a set of rules for their government on so interesting an occasion,’ which will doubtless be duly ob served ! We expected to have received, also, a like or der from the commander-in-chief oi the Out-door Rowdy Association ofjsinokers, Swearers, and “ Ground and Lofty Tumblers,” to his compifny of Rangers, but from some cause it did not reach us in season. But it doesn’t matter, for we nev er knew them to fail, when so favorable an op poitunity offered for enviable distinction! Georgia Regiment.—To judge from the tone of Capt. Calhoun’s late correspondence to the “ Enquirer,” our Georgia boys are by no means satisfied with the order of Gen. Scott for the Regiment to return to Vera Cruz, and thence to New Orleans, there to be disbanded. They had inarched to Jalapa, and had then six weeks more to serve, in which time they could have reached the city of Mexico, revelled awhile in Montezumas’ halls, and then marched back in due season to be mustered out of service by the 12th of June, the close of their period of enlist ment. But, alas ! for all their hopes of glorifica tion, when all things were ready for an onward march, a retrograde movement was suddenly ordered and—obeyed. Seven Regiments, in all, were thus sent back to Vera Crnz, the most, if not all, of which have, probably, reached New Orleans, ere this, homeward bound. We un derstand that the troops will there be paid off and discharged. The Georgia Regiment will not, therefore, come back as a Regiment, but scatter ed and in small detachments. We shall not be able, in consequence, to pay them due honor, as a body, but we can, nevertheless, give a cordial welcome to our own soldiers, on their return amongst us, and to as many others as may pass through Columbus. Wlmt say the citizens to a festival in honor of the boys ? We invoke the aid of the ladies in thus showing proper respect to the returning Volunteers. Convicted. — Jones Butler, who was on trial ; when our last paper went to press, for the mur der of Mary Ann Coursie, has been convicted of the crime charged, and will be sentenced to death at the meeting of the Court, on Monday next. The prisoner was defended by Col. Frederic H. Sandford, Judge Colquitt and Col. Ilolt, with much ability, but so strong was the evidence in the case and so plain and insurmountable the law, as laid down by his Honor Judge Alexan der, that there was no possibility of the acquittal of the accused, of the higher grade of the offence charged. We understand that the jury have re commended Butler to mercy, but we doubt whether there is any chance of his rescue from the doom that awaits him upon the gallows, Fo profligate and abandoned has been the previous life of this young man, that there is no public sympathy, whatever, in his favor. He is thought to have richly merited his fate, and nothing but a forfeit of bis life will satisfy the offended law and appease the wrath of the community. We are sorry to witness such a morbid feeling pre valent in our midst, and could have wished that confinement for life in the penitentiary, at hard labor, would have been deemed a more appro priate penalty for the crime committed. The rieathof Butler cannot restore Mary Ann Coscy to life, nor do we believe it will serve as an example to deter others from the commission of crime. Besides this, there are great moral and religious considerations, according to the popu- ! lar standard of faith, why this wretched young man should not be hurried into eternity, unaneled and with all his sins upon his head. In a mere- ; ly philanthropic view of the question, we have ; long since made up our mind, that “ the very worst use you can put a man to, is to hang him.” j An Inquiry. —We have heard the question asked, several times, within a few days past, why it is that the City Attorney is employed to assist Mr. Solicitor General Campbell, in the prosecution of criminal offences before the Supe rior Court? The tax-paying citizens of Colum bus have a right to know by what legerdemain contrivance it is that the City Council have im posed this duty upon Mr. Johnson. Os course, he will have to be paid the usual fee in every case, which is not less than 810 in such actions as “ selling liquor to slaves,” and ten or twenty times that amount in capital cases, like that of Jones Butler. We do not profess to understand the “ why and the wherefore ” of this matter, and therefore give the opportunity to our lords and masters, the City Fathers, to explain—if, forsooth, they can condescend so far. Cavalry. —Capt. Loyall’s company of Cav alry, from Newton county, arrived in this city cn Monday last and have encamped at Woolfolk’s Spring. The company consists of some 75 as fine-looking men as could be gathered any where, and they are exceedingly well mounted. The following officers are in command :—John Loy. all, Captain ;F. W. McCurdy, Ist Lieut.; G. T. Anderson, 2d Lieut.; L. D. Pitcher, 3d Lieut. The company lacks a dozen or so of being com pletely full, but the deficiency will be supplied immediately. Mr. Webster. —ln consequence of sickness at Augusta, Mr. Webster will not be able to come fur ther West at the present. He proceeded on Tuesday to Savannah, and thence will return North, by way cf Charleston. “Principles not Men.” —This threadbare saying is made, by the Editor of the Constitutionalist , a peg to hang a long disquisition upon ; it is a very sounding phrase, but in practical politics really means nothing, flow can you give any force to principles or sustain them, without selecting proper men to carry them out? This fallacy was wittily exploded by John Ran dolph. “To talk” said he “ about ‘ principles not men,’ is as absurd as to talk about ‘ love not women,’ both are airy and unprofitable abstractions.” Our doctrine is,good principles, and fit men to carry them into execution.— Savannah. Republican. As long as politics is a trade, by which the leaders profit, so long will we hear the usual cant about the devotion of party men to “ princi \ pies.” One cannot exercise the privilege of vo ting for a street scavenger without being remind ed that he must not sacrifice his principles in so doing, as if the preservation of the rnagna cliarla of our liberties and the salvation of the country depended upon the choice we make between ; Tom and Harry for some petty station ! So j thoroughly disgusted have we become with such ■ clap-trap devices of ambitious aspirants to cover up their own personal incompetency, that we | have almost made up our mind never again to I gi’ e our support to a man whose mouth is filled with professions of unbounded devotion to “prin | ciples not men.” We have learned, by bitter experience, that such professions are generally hollow and hypocritical—that tlioj’ mean nothing more nor less than the personal aggrandizement | of a lew, whose principles are measured by their j interests, in all eases. For the elevation of such we can make no effort, no matter what may bo their political opinions. And in the coming ! contest, in this State, what great reason is there for drawing party lines and waging a party war j hire ? Is it a time for the people of the South to quarrel about trifling “ parly issues ” when there is a dark and portentous storm lowering over us and threatening ruin to Southern institu tions? In the language of the Huntsville Advo ; oate, “ In God’s name let us cease the misera ’ ble squabbles about men.” “What are mere party designations or party triumphs to the pre ! serration ot our constitutional rights and dignity ? 1 liink upon this—disembarrass yourself from the fetters ot party —waste not your powers any longer to effect such ends as party discipline | aims at, but address yourself, with the might and energy of an earnest, resolved purpose, to the great work of awakening the Southern mind to | a just perception of its rights aud sense of its duties.” I his is the sort of doctrine which is i suitable to the day and times. Let our members iof the Legislature, Senators to Congress, and j Governor, be. men who will stand up, ably, faith, tiidy and fearlessly, in behalf of Southern l ights, and we care but little to what school of politics they may have belonged, in times that are past. W lien political matters are fast verging to a tear j thl crisis, which overshadows the destiny of the I whole peop'e, it surely is no time to engage in | the strife lor mere party supremacy, or squabble I about the claims of this or that man to the ’ “ loaves and fishes ”of office. Our motto then 1 ‘s, “ Southern principles and honest and capable men to uphold and defend them.” Like the rod i ot the Jewish High Priest, this great question of | Southern rights swallows up all the petty divin | ations and distinctions which the Magicians of , Democracy and W h ggery have conjured up, to ] distract and divide a sovereign people. Is it, ! then, too much to hope, that political jugglery j will, for once, give place to an united effort for ■ the perpetuity of our most cherished privileges ? i Wo trust not. ° Robbing the Church. —lt was an infamous suggestion, that of the “Union,” to sequestrate the property of the Mexican Church, to prevent the rulers of that country from profiting by the “aid and comfort” which the Priesthood mfoht be able to afford, in the prosecution of the war against us, and we are right glad to see a subse quent disavowal by that print of any such inten tion on the part of our Government. The “ Un ion ” being the accredited organ of Mr. Polk, it was natural that such a suggestion was supposed to have been a shadowing forth of the purposes of the Administration, and being so considered, was quite as naturally made the subject of grave censure against the President. The “Union” has therefore claimed exclusive paternity for the idea, anl acquits Mr. Polk of all thought or in tention of l obbing the Mexican Churches of their immense treasures. The policy, it says, “re mains unchanged ” of most religiously respect ing the property of the Church, as well as the rights of person and property, individually. We are glad to hear it, and hope the next time the venerable editor of the “Union” undeK takes to throw out such sacrilegious suggestions, that he will, on the threshold, put his private ear mark upon the same, so that the ownership may not be misunderstood. Gen. Taylor’s Politics. —Senator Came.- ron, of Penn., in a letter to the Morristown Re gister, makes it quite probable that Gen. Taylor is a Democrat. He is said to have been a Dem ocrat all his life. His father xvas one of the Idlectors who gave the vote of Virginia to Mr. Jefferson. Gen. T. was the personal and politi cal friend of Gen. Jackson and the firm support er of his administration. Now, if all this be twte, there will not be so much impropriety, as the Savannah Republican intimates, in the anti cipated nomination of the old Hero for the Pres idency, by the next Democratic Convention at Milledgevillc! Let old Zach keep his own counsel and he bids fair to become the candidate of both parties! How would it do for both con ventions to nominate him ? If the Democrats of Georgia take him up, the Whigs, we suppose, will have to do so, also, to neutralize the influ ence which an exclusive use of his name by their opponents will have upon the coming elec tions ! “ Quid rides'! ” In such a game of cross purposes, “let him laugh who wins.” Alderman in tiie First Ward.— We pre sume it will be news to many of our readers that Alderman McKenpree, of the Ist Ward, has resigned his office, and that an election was ordered to have been held on Saturday last to (ill the vacancy. For some reason or other—the want of suitable notice perhaps—no election was held on that day, but the same is now advertised to take place on next Saturday. We have not heard of any candidates for the station. Aid. McKendrcc was unquestionably one of the most efficient men in Council, and we are sorry that he has thought fit to resign, but if rumor be true, that his resignation was occasioned by some petty act of despotism on the part of the Mayor, we cannot blame him for retiring. He is thus relieved from the odium of measures which ho could not prevent, and from a thankless position, at best, as a minority member of Council. BMJ §©l © Ii E) I DM'®© MIT □ Flash in the pan !—A war meeting was held in Hamilton, on Saturday last, for the pur pose of filling up the company which had been started there by Col. Henry and Wm. J. Scott, Esq. The latter gentleman made a short and effective speech which promised much success, but, unfortunately, he had left at his office his muster-roll, and had to leave the meeting, for a few moments, in order to get it. In the mean time, one of General Lowe’s aids, from this city, was invited to address the crowd, which he did in such a moving burst of patriotic and laudatory devotion towards the President, &c., for over an hour, that all the military spirit and body of the meeting evaporated long before he got through ! It is said that Col. Henry “vamoosed” in dis gust, and that Lieut. Scott tore down his recruit ing flagstaff aud tore up his roll of members —in consequence of the orator’s vain-glorious, ill timed and protracted eulogium upon the admin istration of President Polk. There is now no probability, whatever, that a company of volun teers will be raised in Harris. So much for the attempt to make a little democratic political cap ital out of the patriotism of that Whig county ! An Independent Candidate. —Gov. Martin of Alabama having failed to receive a nomina tion fi*r re-election, from the late Gubernatorial Democratic Convention of Montgomery, lias since announced himself as an Independent can didate for another term. Chapman and Martin will then run the race against each other, and the latter will be— beaten! Mark the prediction. Rail Road Convention. A Convention was held at Americus on the 18th inst., for the purpose of consultation on the expediency of con structing a Rail Road from Macon to some point on the Chattahoochee River, at or below Fort Gaines. Delegates were in attendance from Sumpter, Marion, Baker, Dooly, Bibb, Lee, Houston, Macon and Thomas counties. Reso lutions in favor of the project w ere passed, aud committees appointed to open Books of Subscrip tion, &c., and report at an adjourned meeting to be held at the same place, on Tuesday after the 4th Monday of July. Judge Lott Warren pre sided over the Convention, in connexion with this contemplated road, it is proposed to build a road from its south-western terminus to Pensa cola. Col. Jefferson Davis. —This gallant officer is reaping double honors at the hands of his State and the nation. President Polk has appointed him Brigadier General, in place of Gen. Pillow, promoted; and Gov. Brown of Miss, has appoint ed him U. S. Senator, in room of Mr. Speight, deceased. Maine.—John W. Dana (Dem.) was on the loth instant elected Governor of Maine by the Legislature of that State, on whom the elec tion devolved, in consequence of a failure of the people to elect. Atlanta Democrat.—A new paper of this title has just been commenced in Atlanta, Ga., By Messrs. Fonerden & Gray—the latter form erly of this city. Dr. F. is the Editor. Recruits. —lt is said that there are (32 companies of troops en route for Mexico, most ot which have ar rived at Vera Cruz and Point Isabel, before this time. Constant arrivals at New Orleans are noticed in the prints of that city. Baptist Church.—This denomination in Georgia lias over 1000 churches, 50 associations, 174 licen tiates, aud 00,000 members. Its contribution to the tha vuxv axceu<Ul $l I,o lift. Mar. cer University has an endowment ot $138,000, be sides $28,000 Fund lor the Theological education of indigent young men. Rough and Ready Epidemic. —This alarming dis ease prevails like wild-fire in the West. All hands ] join in singing : “Get out of the way,you’re nil unsteady, Clear die track for Rough and Ready.” Gen. Benton’s Opinion.— Senator Benton thinks that no earthly power can prevent tha election of old Zach to the Presidency. Old Leaders.— We copy the following ar ticle from the N. O. “ Southerner,” (late “Jeffer sonian ” because of its fitness of application to the present condition of the Democracy of Mus cogee, which is now in pretty much the. same situation (nowhere!) as that of New Orleans. About eighteen months ago the party were able to elect a Sheriff, two Clerks and a Receiver! Can as much be done again at the ides of Octo ber, unless a change takes place in the tactics of the old leaders ? We shall see. In the mean time, we commend the “Southerner’s” remarks —especially paragraph third—to the cool con sideration of the rank and file of the Democrat) of this city and county ; “ For some time past we have been hunting about for the Democratic party of tbe city of New Orleans, but as yet we have been unable to find it, and we arc pretty well satisfied by this time, that it never will be found until a radical change takes place in its organ ization. The old leaders are worn out; they have been leaders too long; the people have become dis gusted with tiism—and an entirely new set must be brought on the field. Never was the democratic party in a more prosper ous condition than in the fall and winter of 1815, and never has a parly sunk into oblivion with greater ru piditv than under the mismanagement of those who have attempted to guide its destinies in this city. And such will always be the case when men of hut little political weight of character are allowed to take the reins. To revive the democratic party in this city, the whole machinery must be thoroughly cleansed. Men of both moral and political weight must be chosen as its leaders—selfishness, and that malignant spirit of persecution so strongly exhibited on the part of the late leaders, must he entirely banished. The principles of democracy, no matter under what name they may appear, are as firm as the mountain j rock; and it needs but tbe choice of proper men and the adoption of proper measures to enable those prin- ! ciplcs to come out in their beauty and effulgence, to ! meet the acceptance and support of all men.” • FOIt THE MUSCOGEE DEMOCRAT. Buzzard's Roost—Head-Quarters of llcscnsy, ) May twenty seven, ’forty-?. Attensiimi Kuiiipaiico! The Tobacker Cltatoers who attend the Methodia* j Church are he re hi notetyed that the Dedikashun ot ! the Au Church takes plase on licx Sutida, and that they ar respectful ly rekuested two attend, at an earlcc hour—liavin provided themselves with thar usual stok of the Weed—an’ hold themselves in red incss two sho* the same respeck for Desen sy which they have heretofore so zelously manefestid in the ole church. It is reckmnended that each 1 of the Kunipanee ob surve the followin’ Rules:— Article I.—Each mcnibur who prefurs spittin on the door two uin u Box, will wear a Red Rose in his Hut, so the Ladies may pay him thar personal reepecks. 2. —Cinuli Spiders and Squirturs will pure off, in order two eflecktually prevent kneeling down in time of pray nr. 3. —Wheuevur the strength of a Quidd bekums xaiiste .!, partickular alien.-hun should be pude two throwin’ sed Quid among the Ladies’ pews. 4. —Chawin’ to kommcnac immediately on enterin’ the Church, so that the floor and benches will be redy for the let prayer, •),—Euch membur whose repntnsbun ns a Spitter is es tablished beyond doubt, will please hand in the name of his Ma, so the Ladies kan kail and kongratulail her. 03° NVhittlers and Scribblurs arc also invited to use ev ery effort to prove that they too deserv the thanks of the Church. By order of the Captain- Jo. LOOKOUT, Inspector General. AGENCY. Tho gentlemen named below’, are authorized to ac as Agents for the “ Muscogee Democrat,” in their re spective places of residence: H. J. Devon, Esq. ) „ ... . „ John T. Smith, jCuthberl.Ga. J. M’Guire, I*. 11. Shell Creek ; H. J. Eclbeck, Hulloca; Muj. 11. Kemlull, Unatoi; M. B. Pickett, Plains of Dura; B. 11. Robinson, Blukelv ; F. O. Welch, Albany ; W. Powell, Florence,un ;G. R. Dingier,Eufaula, Ala. J. C. M’lllienny, Ellerslie; Rev. A. S. Boyden,Tulbotton; \\ . G. Walker, Mulberry Grove; J. N. Webb, Thoniaslon; Postmaster, Forsyth; P. B. Cox, Esq. Griffin; Fred. Horne, Macon; C. A. Hall, Savannah; T. Furlow,Perry; Jacob Fudge, Wellborn’s Mills; H. H. Covvdery, Lichee, Ala.; H. Mofl’ett, C raw ford, Alu. MARRIED, In Savannah, on the 19th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Williams, Col. Will. K. Df.Grafff.nried, of Fort Gaines, Ga., to Miss Mary H. MAr.su, of the former place. ui ED, C. McG’ironv, in the 52d year of his age. ~ AT MiCTIO?! ~~ fill ‘ l ' lp Tuesday in June, in front of my Stoic, at 11 o’clock, I will sell some ff.tliely NEGROES, a good second hand PIANO FORTE, WAGONS, HORSES, TOBACCO, LIQUORS, Dry CJooiis, Furniture, Ac. It A. K. AYER, Auct’r. At AUCTION. 1 SPLENDID second-hand EEillinrd Tal>le, will be sold on the first Tuesday in June. It A. K. AYER, Aud"r. Selling off at COST! 111 IE subscribers now offer their entire stock of ClotlliEtg and PIECE GOODS, at cost, a large portion of which lias just been received. The 6tock consists of Clothing, Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Linen Drillings, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, &c. Bargains can bn had, as we are determined to close out our stock. W T e have made arrangements for the making up of Clothing, and can furnish them as low as similar Goods manufactured at the North. Also, best. German Bolling Cloths, anchor brand. O’ One door north of Moody, Grimes & Cos. D. W. ORR & Cos. Columbus. Ga. May 27,1847. 21 2m Ei-.CCIT WE arc just receiving from New Orleans 387 casks KACON Si. 70 hll>ss. of EAR D, which have all been carefully selected for this market, ’the Sides are principally clear of Hone. Our supply of IIAMS is heavy, and will lie warranted No. 1. Our stock of Groceries and Provisions being heavy, we will sell low for the Cush. MOODY, GRIMES & CO. Columbus. Mny 27, 13 J 7. 21 jf Attention—Muscogee Eluesl A VOLUNTEER COMPANY of the above name is now being formed in tins city, to tender their services to the Governor to fill the late requisition made on Georgia for Volunteers for the Mexican war. O” A bounty’ oi $lO will be paid to each Recruit, as soon as the Company is mustered into service— which with tiie S2O paid by the Government for six months’Clothing, and the $7 for one month’s pay in advance, will make tho sum of $.'57 which each Re cruit is entitled to when mustered into service. Those desirous of joining the above Company, will please report themselves immediately to the under signed, in this city, at the corner of Oglethorpe and Randolph streets. D. J. BARBER, G. W. MARTIN. Columbus, May 27,1847. 27 It A great Desideratum in Medicine. A LIQIID 4'ATlHAlt'J’it'. The Vegetable Restorative, OR LIQUID CATHARTIC. THIS Medicine is agreeable to take and ope rate? without griping- or debilitating. It is highly corrective and alterative in its effects, producing consistent evacuations and thereby leaving the bowels in a natural and good condition; and be cause of this property in its combination, it does not wear out like other catbarti s. particularly such as the most of Pills, many of which invariably produce co pious and watery discharges, and leave the bowels in a constipated state. Not so with tins Medicine—it is n natural remedy,anting with nature, aiding;, not forcing her in the performance of her functions—hence !*• r INDIGESTION or DYSPEP SIA, it is highly valuable. It can he taken, with perfect j safety, by the most delicate and enfeebled persons, cliil- i dren, or others. On account of its mildness convenience, ‘ and efficacy, it is destined to become, in public estimation, j what it has proved to he in private practice, a FAMILY or : DOMESTIC MEDICINE, suited to all derangements of j the Stomach, and vuluuhle whenever a Cathartic or Ape rient is needed. (Cf* Persons who have long; been compelled to take Pills, Oils, or Suits, will find in this a pleasant and highly vain- i able substitute. It is not intended as a remedy for all diseases that Flesh is heir to—hilt particularly fur LIVER and.STOMACH DERANGEMENTS, which may be known by some or all of the following; symptoms: Want of Appetite, Henri Hunt, Cosiirrnrss, F/ulutencc, j Colic , Oppression at the Stomach, Distention of the Stout- ; nch, particularly offer f/ikim, r a small quantity of food; Restlessness at night, day colored evacuations from the Don ets, countenance oj a dull white, or yellow hu>\ (13* A small quantity of this Medicine fuken daily, gen erally regulates the bowels in a short time. For sale at Dr. M. WOODRUFF’S, Mav27,lfH7 21—ts Broad street,Columbus. PRESENTMENTS of the First Panel of the. Grand Jury of Muscogee Su perior Court , May Term, 1817. fE'fHIS Grand Jury congratulate our fellow-citizens in their abundance of the necessaries and com forts of life, while thousands of our transatlantic breth ren are suffering all the tortures of fam'm and their consequent attendants—disease and death. Does it not become us, as a Christian people, to osier our heartfelt adoration to the Supreme Disposer of events for the especial mercies bestowed on us ? We have through committees, examined the Books of the Superior and Inferior Courts, and the Court of Ordinary, and take great pleasure in awarding to those Officers the merit of having discharged their duties to our entire satisfaction. We are pleased to state, that the roads and bridges in the county, with few exceptions, are in good order. We would mention the bridge across the creek at Mr. Evans’s Mill; the road from Columbus to Randall’s ; the bridge across the creek at Jones’s old mill, three miles east of Columbus ; and a short distance of the middle road leading to Lagrange, as requiring atten tion. We find the Jail secure, with the exception of the stove pipe, which requires attention from the proper authority. We are also pleased to say, that the man agement of the Jail, under the charge of Mr. L. M Cherry, is in every way satisfactory and deserving of credit. The Books of the County Treasurer are kept in a neat and correct order. We learn from tills officer that the large debt of this county is fast being liquidated— at present varying little from §O,OOO. And as it is desirable it should he paid off at an early day, we rec ommend the Justices of the Inferior Court to levy a a tax of one hundred per cent, as heretofore ; which amount, with the other resources of the county,will nearly or quite discharge the debt, and pay the cur rent expenses during the present year. We have been unable to ascertain the number of children entitled to the benefit of the Toor School Fund—the Clerk of the Court having received no re turns from the Justices cf the Peace the present and but imperfect ones for tbo two preceding years. | And we would here remark, that a dereliction of that duty is highly censurable in those officers. In the year 1845 the number of children returned to the Court was threelmndred and fifty-seven. The amount received from the State, was $290 92. In the year 1846 the number returned was four hundred and thir teen ; the sum received from the State was $324 19. If we expect a corresponding increase in the number of children the present year, we will put down an the probable return, five hundred. We recommend the ! Inferior Court to levy five per cent, on the State tax for this object—which with the amount to be paid bv the State, will go far towards enlightening that mi- i fortunate portion of children. This Grand Jury would call the attention of the In-’ ferior Court to a subject wo deem of the utmost im portance to the county in a pecuniary point of view, as well as to that unfortunate portion of our fellow citizens for whose especial benefit it is intended. We allude to the propriety of purchasing a Farm, and the erection of a Poor House thereon. W e believe that one-half of the tax now levied for this purpose would he saved to this county, after two years from the time of its establishment. ‘We leave this recommendation to the sound discretion of the Court. We would recommend to our members of the next Legislature to call the attention of that body to a law on Executions, in regard to that part which gives an unlimited time to their being levied on property sold by the defendant under certain circumstances. ’ The thanks of tin's Jury are tendered to his Honor Judge Alexander, for his patient and able investiga .ion of the several important cases tried during the two preceding weeks. And also to Mr. Solicitor Campbell, for the efficient manner in which he has discharged his duty to the Slate, and his attention and politeness to this body. ASA POND, Foreman. Alfred O. Blackmar, Theobald Howard, Henry King, Joseph Shippey, William H. Kimbrough, L.D. Monroe, Jeremiah Cnrtledge, Isnar. C. Beach, I"'rancis G. Wilkins, O. P. Lain!, GeorgeC. Sherwood, James Sullivan, LewisC. Allen, James W.Sprague, Thomas Chaffin, N. McKobinson. 1.. M. Biggers. On motion of John Campbell, Solicitor General, Ordered, that the above Presentments be published in the city papers. A true extract from ihe Minnies of snid Court, Mnv22, 1817. TIIAD. STURGIS, Clerk. WANTEB-a few more Volunteers, rsnO fill out the compliment of the Company orga nized in this city, and known as the “Georgia Greys.” All those who are desirous of joining wil report themselves, without delay, to either of the un dersigned:- Capt. WM. N. NELSON, Lieut. A. A. HUNT. “ F. A. CAIRNS, “ J.L. CLAY. Columbus, May 20, 1817. 20 ts Wanted, 1 GOOD journeyman BLACKSMITH, who under stands Carriage work ; also, a good Body maker, Ito whom liberal wages will be paid. Any comnmni | cation on the subject, addressed to me. shall be protnpt ;ly attended to. None but good workmen need apply. LUCIUS MANSFIELD. Lumpkin, Ga. May 20, 1847. 20 4t 03* Macon Journal &. Messenger and A will copy 2t, and forward billstothis office. HEALTH £6 LUXURY! jJI PRIME SODA WATER, ! Hogan & Cooper, HAVE now on draft, and will continue to keep, a I constant supply of cool Soda Water. Columbus, April 8,1817. 14 ts j£2 C 23 £23 <23 02 233 K££ Ilogan & Cooper, HAVE fitted up an Ice Cream Saloon in the rear of their Soda Establishment,'to'which they Invite i the attention of the Ladies. j April 22,1847. 16 ts WOULD invite the attention of the Ladies of Co lumbus and vicinity, to her new stock of •fnl ft ftft -pi .O.A <cs ftft TW2? ‘SVJ? ‘ei If a consisting of a splendid article of Silk Braid BONNETS, (very fine,) Linen “ “ Straw nnd Leghorn do. every variety , Flowers, Ribbons, Hair Braid, &c. &:e. All of which will be sold on the LOWEST Terms. Straw and Leghorn Bonnets and Hats altered, bleached, and pressed, in any desirable style. O* Mrs. 15. remains at tier old stand, on the west 1 side of Broad street, about midway between Randolph j and St. Clair streets. Columbus, April 22, 1847. 16 ts NEW FIRM. vnm i aujiajjis, LSAHE subscribers having formed a Copartnership i under the above name, have REMOVED to the new store in Hooper’s new brick block, east side of j Broad street, second door above Randolph street, and ; are now receiving a large stock of consisting, in part, of the following articles : Rich Grenadine, Mnzourka, Ombre, and l>o- ‘ rege Shawls: French and Organdie Muslins; printed i Fawns; printed and plaid Barege; Fans, &c. Rich embroidered Satin Parasols, and I'arasofoU.es from the Philadelphia factories; Bonnet Ribbons, French Flow- 1 ers, &c. &c. Also, a large assortment of Ladies’ Misses, ii ClHltlreiis’ SHOES. Our stock having been purchased for Cash, will be sold at small profits. Q. C. TERRY. T. B. GOULDIVG. Columbus, April 1,1847. 13 tl Orders No, 6, lIKAIMiI IRTERS, filitli Rfgiinrnt, G. M. COLUMBUS, (la. May 4, 1817. THE Companies composed in the Regiment of Mus cogee county, are hereby Commanded to assemble , for Regimental Muster and Inspection, at Columbus, on Saturday, the st!i day of June next. The commissioned and non-commissioned Officers will assemble on the day previous, for drill by the Ad- I jutant. Bv order of Col. Wiikiss. | 3t ‘ R. G. MITCHELL, Adjutant. ua a 3 aipafiiaa, Meriwether county, (la. I TAKE pleasure in informing my friends, and the public generally, that the above fashionable and cel ebrated Watering Place, will be under iny entire man. agement and control this season. I shall open the House on theirs/ day of June, for the reception of Visitors, and hope from my long experience in busi ness, to be able to sustain the well known reputation of the place. 1 have thought proper to reduce the price of Board, &c. Board,Lodging, Bath, &c. per month S2O Children and Servants, “ “half price. Board of Horse,.. $lO JOHN C. MANGHAM. Warm Springs, May 6,1847, . 1? (f Columbus Carriage Repository 11. C. McK.EE, HAS now on hand the largest and bent assor'rr. ar* of Carriages ever before offered in this ket. They were manufactured at tin* best manufnci in the United States, and are now offered for sale or ?L ----inoat reasonable terms. v O* Repairing of all kinds done in neat style, : ai short notice. Columbus, Feb. 11, 1847. 6 6;?> JawA Central Elouse, hnllL Columbus, Ga. TIIK pnWrihrr ('well known as the f. r mer proprietor ofllm* 4 Alabama House,at Eiiftiula,. :.3 taken the a-bovc House,lor ih accommodation ol Hoarders and Travellers, and where lie will he happy to wait on his old friendn and customer?, and nil who mav favor him with their pair age. Charges —at the cuatomim rates. G. A. PEASE 3 r Large and commodious STABLES are aUo u r taclied to the premises. Columbus, Feb. 11,1847. C tljan GEORGE H. BETZ, Draper amt Tailor, HAVING boon summarily ejected bv a “fiery Inch - ” from his late quarters, near the 6 eagles,” naa | taken the brick tire-proof store-room on Randolph s: next door to Stripper’s Confectionary, where he .l prepared to serve his customers in his usual v, -.. known style of elegance and neatness. ■> Columbus, March J/, 1847. 10 t: “"i* FACTOR & COMMISSION MERCHANT Apalariiicola, Fla. March 18,1847. It ts MygnJt & Hodges, ARE now receiving their usual supply of fashionably among which are, Bareges, Muslins, Gingham j, Prints, Gloves, &c. &c. Also, a fine assortment of llroatleloths, Cassi meres. Vestings, &c. &c. Columbus, March 11,1847. 10 ts Furniture Store Removed Syraffla® Vsoeojjl Saniinis &, Koosiey, IpxJ ARE now opening an entire new stock ySyslgiy of Furniture, Chairs, &c. &c. I at Ote new brick store-room, two doors 1 1 JM Jj north of the Post Office, where they | | will be happy to receive the calls of theli old friends and customers, and to serve ’hern, on the usual favorable terms, with all articles in their line, such as Mahogany, Cane seal, and Windsor CHAIRS, Sideboards, Bureaus, Tables, Bedsteads, MaUrasses, Carpeting, is*c. dpe. Columbus, March 13, 1347. 11 ts THE GEN FINE BPsAITBrLETE’S BILLS, IRE entirely Vegetable, and made on those princi ples which long experience has proved correct. It is hi speculation whan thav are resorted to* in sickness, for they are known to be the best cleansers of the stomach and bowels, and in all dyspeptic nnd bilious cases, they are a great blessing. Let every family keep these Pills iu the house, if faithfully used, when there is occasion formed , id no, n (TOC tor WItTuCYl 1 1 Vvd lYmrr rrrjmTe'tV. In ®VV cabins of cold, cough, or rheumutism, the afflicted owe it to tlieir | bodies to use these Pills. Byrbey are kept constantly on hand, by WESSON. ROOHER & STANFORD. Columbus, April 15,1847. 15 3m \i:w _____ Spring & Summer 1x335 S3 SS Si TEA IjyOULD respectfully inform the Ladies of Colum*- lV bus and vicinity, that she is now opening at her Millinery cp Dress-making Establishment, on the east side of Broad street, three doors above the Post office, an invoice of Yew & Fashionable SPHOiMO & §ymso consisting of all the varieties of Ladies’ BONNETS, CAPS. RIBBON'S, Artificial Flowers, Thread and Lisle Laces, Mantillas, summer Shawls, and the most fashionable Trimmings for Ladies’Dresses. O’ Bonnets bleached, and allured to the most fash ionable shape and style, & c. &c. Thankful lor poet fuvors, she solicits a cuiuinuauec of pulbic patronage. Columbus, April 8, 1817. 3m NOTICE. Thomas IJoxcy, jjr. will act as my Agent during my absence from the citv. JNO. J. B. IIOXEY. Columbus,March 55, 1847. IS if LOST! I FINE gold PENCIL CASE, with a gold PEN attached, with a pnrple sett in the head. The tind er will be suitably rewarded, by leaving it at #us Office. April 1, ’47. HERZ JPpOS. ffYIIE subscriber has just received a magnificent g grand PIANO, from the manufactory of HENRI HERZ, at Paris, winch may be seen at Mrs. A. B. Davis’s opposite the Baptist Church. O’ He has made arrangements with Mr. Hem, by’ which he will be able to fill orders for any of the va rious instrun#nts manufactured at this celebrated Composer’s Establishment (probably the first in Eu rope,) consisting of grand Pianos, having 3 strings to each note, Pianinos or Piccolos, &c. at prices front .S3OO to $ 1200. 11. BERNREUTER, Ag’t. for Henri lien:. TO BAITCS. ?>lr. ttr.KNREi tkk is also prepared to supply Bands with all the newest and best instruments now in use, in Europe and America, lie has now on the way from Havre, a consignment composing the following ’ new and highly approved Brass Instruments, viz : IW* Tub's •’> valves, Saxhorns, (a1i0,)..3 valrep* Bombardons 3 “ * do. B liar, 3 “ Opijeclide* •! “ f ’nrnoprom*,....! .3 “ .\<Mcors, 3 u j roHttjorns,. 3 “ ('lav icon*, 3 “ | Key Bugles. Saxhorns, K flnl.. .3 “ j Tronihmis, Ac. A*c. Orders for any of the above insirimjcnts, will be promptly attended to. ]I. 11. I’olrnnbiiH, (in. Apiil H, Il'ir. 1! ts irsiaia a DENTISTS, Lyrcnm Hull Building, second floor, BROAD STREET, COT.VJIBE S, GA. ARE now favorably located for the pursuit of their’ business, in its different, branches, as heretofore. Special reference to our former patrons, given, when desired. O’ Superior Teeth Fowler, Brushes, Tincture,&c, kept always on sale. J. FOGLE. Q, X, CV'M&T* Afrjiygir. *■ YV