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R- ELLIS & CO., Proprietors.
oluuie XIV.
coLnmrs, tcksdai, mahoi n. is-.it.
tiov. Brown and the Atlanta (oufcUrrai}
Tho Atlanta Confederacy, a now paper issued
in Atlanta, and professedly democratic, oppose*
the re-nomination of Gov. Brown with much zeal
and resolution. The journal is edited with great
ability, and commend* itself to the support of all
true men from its sound, southern-tone. We wish
it sucoess for the sake of Southern Rights prin
ciples.
We regret, however, to find ourselves differing
so widely with it, as to the policy of re-nominat*
ing Governor Browu. The basis of our cotem
porary's objection to the present Democratic Ex
ecutive is, that his ‘‘management of the State
Hoad is one of the most arrant humbugs of the
age.” That Gov. Juiiusou put the road in order.
Grant it. Let past administrations receive what
is due them, but do not detract from the little
honor to wbieh Gov. Brown is entitled by bis
economy, prudence and attention ? If lie has
merely carried out the policy inaugurated by Gov.
Johnson, Gov. Cobb and others, do not attack
him for his want of fidelity to the “oW cru/
Do not say that his administration of the (Mate
Road is a “blunder” and a “humbug,” when hu
follows the channel laid out by other administra
tions, and puts into the Treasury just the amount
of money and no mure, which they aaul ought to
be earned ? If the proposition of our cotemporary
is admitted, it only proves that no cause forroin
plaintexists against Gov. Brown, which does not
exist aguiust past administrations. But the
Confederacy has not examinud the figures. Gov.
Brown does deserve credit for uiauaging the State
Road upon the basis of a rigid economy. We
challenge au investigation ? Let the receipts for
transportation, trade Ac for past years be com
pared with the last, and let the sources from
whence the present revenue is derived, bo known ?
Exhibit the figures and explain them ? Then the
publie can judge for themselves whether or not
the present administration of the road is an “ar
rant humbug.” We thus call for the proof, be
cause the Confederacy exhibits an ignorance on
some subjoets, which would be unpardonable in
an old established journal. This we say with
great respect to our ootemporary, who is anew
comer iu the State. For iustuuce, the Confeder
acy says with great gusto.
“What good has resulted to the State by this
fabulous monthly income from the State Road?—
Has anybody's taxes been lightened? Has any
colleges been erected and poor children tducated !
In all contcienc, what hue been done tcith the Stoic
Hoad money V*
If our ootemporary would only read the laws of
the State, it would be spared the necessity of ask
ing the question. The Legislature has control of
the “State Road money.” aud it alone can appro
priate it. Until the sitting of the last General
Assembly, the question was.sever discussed, what
shall we do with the “monthly income from the
State Road’” This legislature, however, did
make a disposition of the money, which our eo
temporary will excuse ns by referring to it. Ou the
fret pageof Waters’ Pamphlet of the “Public
Laws of Georgia.’’ found in every lawyer's ofheo,
the Gonfceleracy will find au answer to its ques
tion, “A* all rouec.ienec , what him been done with
the State Road money •” It is to educate the
f, poor children ” and “lighten oar taxes.”
Its title reads thus, “An act to provide for the
education of the children of this .State, between
certain ages ; and to provide an annual sinking
fund for the extinquiahment of the public debt. ’ —
Sec. Ist Provides “that one hundred tkouaand
dollar aof the net earnings of the Western and
Atlantic Road shall be annually appropriated •*
the purposes of education, as heretofore s|eci
fied.”
See. 9th Appropriates the net earning* of the
Road, over and above the Educational fund, to
the payment of the Bonds of the public debt, “an
nually falling due.”
See. 11th, Order* that the Governor shall de
posit the money “accumulating” for this purpose
in the Bank of Augusta or Savannah.
Governor Brown has already deposited a sum
of money, to be appropriated as designated by this
act, with the Savannah Bank.
The authority for it, the Savauuab Republican
once questioned.
Asa specimen of the Confederacy article and
its bitterness towards the present Democratic
Governor, we quote the following :
“The Democracy of Fulton county are opposed
to Joseph K. Brown, believing him to be a tyrant
ofthe Tom Thumb edition, of inferior capacity,
au inflated coxcomb, a vindictive ass, a conceited
upstart, wholly devoid of sympathy, fellow-feel
ing, and guilty of a more corrupt political bargain
aud sale.”
To all of which, the Democracy of this section
of the State will respond by sending Brown dele
gates to the Gubernatorial Convention.
The r niton fount) Kcmiluilorr unit Ourselfr*
The Southern Confederacy take* us to task for
our comments upon a resolution parsed by the
Anti-Brown meeting recently hel<i in Atlauta.—
The particular clause lu that resolution which we
asserted our inability to comprehend was this :
“(Jo for noting more or bettor than the old creed,
and the men who will beet maintain it.” Now. at
the risk of rendering ourselves obnoxious to the
charge, from the Confederacy, of inoompetency to
instruct in democratic principles, we repeat that
we cannot understand the allusion intended by
the words, “o ld creed Did it have auy refer
ence to politics? If so, will tb Confederacy in
struct us in what Gov. Brown differs from the
Old Creed f The rosolutiou, as we have said, was
passed by anauti-Browu meeting. Being itali
cised, it is apparent that the Words were employed
in antagonism or contradistinction to some new
creed, which must refer to the principles and poli
cy of the present adminiatiatiou. No changes
were specified. It was not insinuated that Gov.
Brown wasnota true democrat of the Southern
Rights school. We could not soume that any
portion of the Democracy was opposed to a system
of management of the Staie Road by which an un
precedentod amount of revenue bad flowed and is
still flowing into the .State coffers. Unable to find
the thread by which to escape from this labyrinth
of doubt, we playfully Insinuated that a portion of
oar fellow-democrat* of Fulton might have es
pounsed the wrong creed—a creed which the
know-nothings in the last canvass charged upon
us, to-wit: “Chalked hats’ and auti-revenue from
the State Road. Os course we did not seriously
iutend the charge. Btill, it Is about as reasonable
as any other ground of disaffection which now oc
curs to us. m
Vaster Iverson'* *peefb.
The late master!y and patriotic speech of our
distinguished Senator, has called forth fr<nn th
press of most of the Southern States of both politi
cal parties. the most hearty approval and the
highest encomium*. Amongst the numerous fa
vorable notice*. which have been token of it, none,
perhaps, will be more gratifying to hint ami hi*
friends, than the following, which we transcribe
from that stately and able Southern Rights jour
nal, Dc Bow's Review, published in New Orleans.
In its present month's number it says:
“The recent speech of Mr. Iverson, of tfeorgia.
in the Senate of the Tinted States, is remarkable
in many respects. Neither the necessities of par
ty, the hopes of political promotion, nor the advan
tages of “sage reflection,” have yet been sufficient
to divert him from the path of hold, daring, and
fearless vindication of the South, in the I’uion
or out of it. Beyond question there are men as
good and as true as Mr. I verson, and actuated hy
as honorable motives, wbo have taken refuge in
the ranks of the conservatives, and arc unable to
see very clearly safety and security anywhere else
but is the Valero. Yet we are forced to admit a
flic (Mante TOelJj limp.
greater congeniality of feeling with him thnu with
uny of these, however distinguished for character
or ability. While the republican party of tjs|
N>rth marches on to power, day after day and
year after year, without one single reverse, we
must Ik* excused for not admitting the South toby
in a position of security greater than at any oth
er period. On she contrary, we think the danger
was no verso great before.
Talbot loiiaty—Judge Lamar
At th’ Talbot Superior Court.
The Grand Jury, among other things, usod the
billowing language: “And as our business rela
tions with his Honor, Judge Lamar, are about to
close, we cannot tako our leave without express
ing our gratification at the seal aud ability with
which he has discharged the onerous duties de
volved upon him as the presiding officer of this
Court.” Judge Worrill reminded the Jury that
Judge Lamar was absent and ftilly concurring iu
the terras of the presenkineiit used towards him,
returned thanks for him. Cot. Smith, in In-Half of
the liar, presented to the Court the following,
which wax signed bv every member thereof, and
directed by his Honor, E. 11. Worrill, to bo plac
ed on the record :
“The members or rti B*r , f ho Chattahoochee
Circuit, present nt this term of the Court, hereby
tender to his Honor, 11. G. Lamar, presiding r.t
this term of this Court, their thanks for his able,
impartial and faithful administration of the law,
and for hu courtesy to the members of the Bar.”
Judge Lamar then rose, and in a feeling man
ner, returned hip grateful arllktowledgement* for
the complimeut, ami said that be had not come to
the Court to gain honor—ns he knew thin was mo 1
field for him in such an enterprise—for the place I
was usually filled by one who deservedly stood !
high in ability, and enjoyed the entire confidence I
of the Bar and the people.
Second Conorensioxal District Aoaix.—
Our coiemporiiry of tho E pi ./ thinks our ar
ticle in Saturday's impression, in regard to the
2d Congressional District, very “significant.'’—
ft wa* simply an article endorsing the course of
the Hon. Martin J. Crawford iu Congress, and
complimenting other prominent members of the
Democratic; party in the District. In giving the
meed of praise to our ini mediate representative, we
took occasion to speak in favorable terms of other
worthy democrats. Nothing significant in this.
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Hon Jam.% S Ramsey.
MmerK, Edit ‘Cet
Permit mu to re do mm end the gentleman, whoio
name head* this article, ns a suitable standard
hearer for tiie democracy of the 2nd Congression
al District at the emuing election.
1 have no objection to the lion. Murtin J.
Crawford. Hu ha* made a good Representative.
Rut I confuse an admiration for the integrity, hon
esty, aud thorough Southern spirit of James N.
Ramsey, rndiiunlud iu his teal for Southern
rights, he wields the blade of a Suiadiu and his
proud, noble soul is incapable of hearing wrung.
In Cungres#, he would he the stern oppoaoi of
coinproiateee and would submit every measure to
the teat of principle. We want huuli a man ! llu
suited to the times aud will load tho Demo
cratic party on to u glorious victory. He i* a
new man in this District, but hi* name lias pre
ceded lmn and carnus with it a tower of strength.
CLAY.
C‘urenpoH*lnce. of the Journal of Commerce.
Washington, March 2'.',.
The Joint Resolution from tbe Senate which
passed the House on the 2d of March, in relation
to the removal of obstructions to navigation in
the mouth of the Mississippi rirur, did nut become
u law. Thi* resolution directed that the expen
ded balance of the appropriation offIiMMUMIO made
heretofore for removing obstructions to naviga
tion iu the mouth of the Mississippi, at tho South
west Pass, ami Pass al’ Outre, be applied to such
purpose under the direction 61 the President either
by e.>ntract nr other wi**\ Thu onexpointed bal
ance wa* stl>,(HHi. Thu President returned the bill
to the Senate without hi* signature, as hu did iho
St. Clair Flats bill, 111* obje. tions will be made
known at the next aosiou. They are, of course,
of a constitutional nature.
The $250,0tM), and also a previous appropria
tion for thu object, were expended and with little
auceeas. Mr. Eustis deelurud iu the House that
the money was *o expended a* to be a positive in
jury in the navigation. There were then seventy
vessela, laden with valuable cargoes, on thu liar
at the mouth of the Mississippi river, with nearly
twenty million* of dollars worth of property,
belonging to citixens atl over the l nited fttutea.
The last advices from New Orleans were that
there was 110 immediate prospect of relief to the
commerce of New Orleans, it will require four
mouths’ labor and the expenditure of sloo,OOff to
open the Southwest Pass.
It is deemed practicable, however, to open and
keep open the channels, and it can bo better dune
without the taterfenaee of government officers
than with, a* experience ho* proved. It would
he well to apply to this case a.- well a.- that ot the
Bt. flair Flats, the plan permitted by the Cunsti
tutiou, with the assent of Congress, lor raising the
money necessary for the improvement of the nav
igation from a tuunage duty.
The Post Office contractors appear to have re
covered from their consternation, and are content
with the arrangements offered them.
The Boston Post Office case was to be consider
ed by the Postmaster General to-day, and the
Boston Remonstrating Committee were to have
an answer. _
The Mate Hoad—paid In.
Col. Benj. May, the faithful treasurer of the
Western A Atlantic Railroad, lias transmitted to
the Htato Treasury $36,00#, uett earning of the
Road for the March.
When will these blunders coaso ? Worse and
worse every month ?
Gov. Brown will certainty he defeated it ha
goes on this way'! The people will not stand it !
It is too bad !
Lon of the Jasper.
New Yoke, March 2d.
The British war steamer .Jasper was wrecked
off Jamaica on the night of the lltb insL bnly
the captain and nineteen meu are known to be
saved. .
Fllllbuxirrlng Bearcat upon ( aha
New York, March 2d.
The “Courier del Etats Unis” asserts that an
other grand IMihnsterlag expedilion is on foot,
with its hoad-quartets In New York, and mmiti
cations of mm, arms and ammunition in severa’
of the Southern cities, awaiting orders from Cu
ba by neat steamer to make a descent upou tbo
Island.
The view taken of the article here is, that it is
an attempt of the Foreign Legation to discredit the
Ariaoua •migration movement.
Si'S*-Senator Douglas arrived iu New York the
26th from Washington, but returned thither by
the and o'clock train A, M. having received a tele
gram announcing the <laugurous illness ul his eld
est son. _
Winfield Scott had a cordial recep
tion at the bauds of the military and citizens of
Vicksburg, Miss., on the loth insC
Male ton veil l lon
Some of the papers are discussing the propriety
of a State Convention to nominate a Democratic
candidate for Governor. In accordance with the
usage of the party, Gov. Moore would receive the
nomination, and it strikes us as an unnecessary
formality to summon a Convention merely for
that purpose. His administration has given uni
versal satisfaction, and uo other name would prob
ably be presented to the Cov :ntion. Let the
Convention therefore go hy deiault, and let Gov.
Moore, by general consent, be considered the
Democratic nowiuoc for Governor,— [Eu/aultt
[Ala.) Spirit o/thi South,
THE UNION’ Os THE STATES, \MI TINS SOVEREIGNTY OF THK STATES.
ITe Opelika Kail I’.oad Meeting
On Saturday last a mee ting of delegates assem
bled t Opelika, to consider the feasibility of a
Rail Road from Opelika to some point on the Sel
ma and Tennessee Knd. Dclegutes were present
from Tallapoosa, Chambers, Russell and Colum
bus. The claims of two routes were presented,
aud strongly enforced by their respective friends.
The route from Opelika, via Oadevillc to Tallade
ga, or some point on the Selma aud Tennessee
Load, wear of the town of Talladega, was pro
seated and advocated by Messrs. McCruw and
Slaughter, of Tallapoosa ; and that from Opelika
via Lafayette, Alilltown and Louinn, to Oxford,
<>n the Selma und Tennessee Rond, was presented
and advocated by Mr. Smith, of Randolph, and
.Messrs. Carlyle and Stone, of Lafayette. Each
party gave a very favorable report of the advun
tiiges that would accrue to Opelika, Columbus
and Savannah, from their respective routes. In
the absence, however, of auy definite information
us to the probable cost of the rvspoetivo roads, or
the prosjK*ots of liberal subscriptions by the peo
ple on the line of the routes, a motion was made
by the o|>*likii and Columbus delegations, to ad
journ the meeting over to the 4th Saturday in
April,iu order to give the friends of the respective
ruds an opportunity U> present their cluiui* in
a shape, the value of which would be better un-
Tito meeting desired to be
construction; the fertility of the land over which
they would pass; the probable amount of cotton
now produced, und the mineral resources of tbe
couutry. The motion to adjourn over to the -Uh
Saturday in April prevailed, and the mectiug ad
journed, to meet at Opelika on that day. Daily
Sun.
A bold
A lump of Gold weighing forty-five ounces, and
worth $773. wa* taken out on Sunday: Decembei
lath, from Median A Co’s, claim, iu IHitiois Can
on, just above Ricker's Flat. Sierra county, Cali
fornia. We have known amount* of gold, not in
quartz lump, but in hard dollars, drawn out ot
some of our places nearer home, of a much larger
figure.
A few weeks since a gentleman iu St. Louis
dug up $30,000; another iu lMiiladdphia the same
sum: another in New York 20,000; and many
• •tliers could be mentioned. The mine from which
those large amounts were taken was the celebra
ted Lotterio* of Wood, Eddy A. Cos. Wilmington,
Del. and Augusta, Go. By sending a $lO, a s.*
or s2'a to their address, at either place, you se
cure an interest in a claim that has yielded abet
ter return, the past year, to speculators, than
Pike's Peak or many other celebrated goldmines.
—*V. Y. Leader.
The Railroad Meeting t olumbu*
Held on Monday last, was by far, the most on
thusiftstie and promising which has ever been
hold iu this place. Wc uotpr have the satisfaction
of announcing to our readers that there is a better
prospect for building a Railroad from Opelika to
La Kayotto, than there ever has been before. In
the mectiug held on la u Monday, the city of Co
lumbus was ably represented by several of her
strongest and most influential citizens, to-wit: —
Messrs. Croft, Daniel. MeKcudree aud King, all
ot whom expressed themselves as highly favoru
bio to the building of said road, and on tbe part
of Columbus, have assured our citizens that our
neighboring city is thoroughly enlisted in favor
ofthe Opelika and La Fayette road. This is truly
encouraging, and we now say to the people of
Chambers county, that if they desire a Railroad,
they should at once co-operate with the citizens of
Columbus. The matter lias progressed to that
point now where we should commence action.
The people iutorested are now thoroughly aroused,
und are ready and willing to aid iu the enter
prise.
Chambera Tribune, March 2Hth.
Tub Wkhtkrn Gold Minks.-- A correspon
dent ofthe Ciuciunuti Timex, who has just return
ed from Kansas, says the river towns in Kansas
and Nebraska are now crowded with strangers
of every nation, tribe and people, wandering
übout with a forlorn look, hearing rifles ou their
shoulders, and making inquiries in regard to
routes to the mines, outfits, Ac. All the hotels
are crowded to repletion, und every western train
and stcuiubont is filled with people. Trains are
now starting daily from every important town on
the Missouri rivet, in lowa, Nebraska, Kansas,
and Missouri. While traveling oor 6 miles on the
Military Road leading from Ft. Leaven worth to Ft
Laramie, on Thursday last, he iuot four trains en
route for the mines. In two of them the wagons
were drawn by mules aud oxen ; in the third eight
men were attached to a baud curt, which contain
ed their outfits, and were so constructed ms to
float over the streams. They designed to draw
it the whole distance —7OO miles -to Pike's Peak
The fourth was composed entirely oI pedestrians
with their picks upon then shoulders. What will
not men do lor gold.
Wur Ai-.vlac un “i.a aiks the Mai* Tm nk.
The Advertiser, by way of explaining the recent
subscription of S2j,OOU to the .Main Trunk Road,
by the merchants of Apalachicola, says:
“Decatur county being closely connected with
Apalachicola, and the success of ono being the
success of the other, our merchants, with a watch
fulness after the interests of Apalachicola, cauie
forward and subscribed the liberal amount of
twenty-five thousand dollars. We arc now glad
to say that vve gee a prospect of Apalachicola ad
vancing, ami the advantages which she possesses
will uow be brought to light. The Main Trunk
Road extends from Bainbridge to . c avauuah, but
we have this advantage of being able, by aiding
in the building of this thirty miles, to supercede
Fa van nail in the trade. It is well established
that.commerce always seeka the cheapest chan
nel, and it ia also well known that river convey
ance is much cheaper than railroad. Admit this
and we cau sec uo reason why Apalachicola,
with proper effort on the part of her,l>usiuess men,
should not compete successfully with Savannah
for the*business of those counties through which
this road will go. Let hut an effort iff a decided
character be made, add w are satisfied that Sa
vannah herself will he furnished with groceries
through
Hon. E. h. MteVter and Mawactiuartt*
The first speech delivered in Congress by our
late representative. Col. Shorter, was against the
right of the Massachusetts members to occupy
•cat* iu the House of Representatives, because
that State had virtually placed herself outside the
pale of the Union by nullifying tbo fugitive slave
law. It seems that the last, remark made by him
in the House a few nights before its adjournment
was also directed against the same .Statu. The
Army Appropriation Bill having passed the
House, was sent to the Senate and returned to
the House with an amendment providing for the
payment of $220,1)00 to Massachusetts for money
expended in the war of IXI2. Col. Shorter ot
tered au amendment providing that Massachusetts
ehocil#he made to pay the $20,000 which it cost
the United States to enforce the Fugitive Slave
law iu Boston.— Spirit ts the Mouth.
lion. A H Stephens
The Ins* from the public councils of n repre
sentative so devoted to duty and so capable of
signal service as Mr. Stephens, would, at any
tunc, be an event of national importance. At this
particular moment when the supply of statesman
ship is so iuedaquHie to the necessities of the
country, we cannot but deplore Mr. .Stephens’ re
tirement as a national calamity.
After an attentive and ample observation of
the men who have figured conspicuously in Con
gress within the last few years, we are satisfied
that Air. Stephens was surpassed by none in the
more admirable qualities, whether of private or
public character. His personal integrity—the
basis of all true worth—is without reproach.-
Addicted to nospecies of dissipation,bis # tiiuc was
not spent in the pursuit of pleasure, nor bis intel
lect impaired by inglorious indulge news. Asa
student be was methodical and assiduous. Asa
representative of the people he was rarely absent
from the post of duty, always atteutivo and ac
tive in the discharge of his obligations, and never
unwilling ro encounter responsibility in tbe pub
lic interests. In the endowments of intellect be
was equalled by few, if any. of hiscoteuiporaries,
no matter how elevated their station. Asa pri
vate gentleman tbe dignity of his bearing, and
the virtues so conspicuous mall his conduct, ena
bled him to exert an influence which even his ex
traordinary talents could not command.
With so rare and admirable a combination of
genius, integrity and devotion to duty, it was not
surprising that Mr. Stephen* attained an undis
puted ascendancy in Uie House of Representa
tives. That he should retire from an arena where
he shone without an equal, and from which he
could not have failed to ascend to still higher
honors, implies no indifference to ilic public in
terest*, hut only a superiority to tho temptations
of vulgar ambition. We cannot believe Mr. Ste
phens intends to to waste his energies in the en
joyment of an indolent repose. He will neglect
|no opportunity of service to his country; and
! while hi* aversion to oflice is unaffected, we are
jtersuaded bo will not repel tho demands of the
people when they desire his abilities in a still
mors rstpQßllblff poitin.— Wahington Statu,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1859.
rOLIMKtM, WKDNKBDAY. MtKt ll SO. I*6o.
ltemorrailr Misrule.
The sins of the Democratic party arc many in
the oyes of the opposition. It is not, in truth, as
sound upop nil questions a* we would desire, but
that it is the only party to which wc enu cling for
safety and security, is too apparent for argument.
The whig party is buried and u requiem has been
sung over its departed glory. Tbe American par
ty is denied by the standard-bearer of the “oppo
sition” party in Virginia—the spot upon which
the first battle was foughfttod lost by the Ameri
cans. Now they seek refuge iu any organization
that will defeat the democracy. A prejudice ex
ists against the name of democracy that will ev
er he a hairier to the association of many men
with it. li is so corrupt, extravagant and spoils
loving! The meed ofpraise is ever withheld from
it. An extra session is spoken of; the opositiou
ery out expense ! It, is decided to extend the gov
ernment credit until thu meeting of Congress : a
burst of indignation follows .’ And last, but not
leaM, tin* democratic administration is extravagant
more’s model administration is held up for exam
plo —noue liko it—little.inonoy expended. From
the Montgomery Confederation, we loam that,
By referring to page 311 of the Treasury Re
port, it will bo found that the expenditures of
1852 were $16,712,008. Mr. Fillmore was then
President, and the opposition had entire control
ofthe Treasury and Government.
Now for the Democratic, axlravaganpe; accord
ing to an ojfivial statement the definite appropria
tions jnst made for 185!) ’fit* amount to $11,128,*
801. Thu iudeliiiito appropriations are estimated
not to exceed $1,6U0,H00 —which would swell the
entiro sum to $42,72.”,501. Which deducted from
the appropriations made iu 1852 hy an opposi
tion administration as above, leaves the snug lit
tic sum of $3,U88,504 in favor oj tho democratic
party. So much for Democratic extravuganee
aud misrule.
Railroad to UFaycUe, Ain.
From an article copied from tho Chambers
Tribuue iu yesterday * issue of the Timet, it will |
he seen that the ball is pul iu motion for a railroad
from Opelika lo LaFuyetto, Ala. The meeting in
LaFayetto wa* attended by u delegation from this
city, appointed by Mayor M’ilkiua.
Some enthusiasm, we understand, prevailed,
und the probability is, with a little uuurgy, the
road will be built. About sixty thousand dollars
have been subscribed in Chambers, aud the wtrk
still goes bravely #o. The benefit nt’this road to
Columbus will bo scou at first blush. D will
pour into her coffers tbe rich product* of Western
Alabuuiu, and draw trade to the vity. in behalf
ofthe city, Messrs. Croft, King and MeKcudree
addressed the meeting. The proceedings will be
found elsewhere iu to-day’s iiupruasiou of the
Ttinea.
The Nccoiid DMrlrt Iu (ieorgla.
Our frieuds across tin) Chattahoochee, arc di
cussingthe question as to who shall represent the
2d District in thu uext Congress. The present in
ou in bout, Mr. Crawford, has given general HRtis
faution, and if he desires the nomination, we have
no doubt lie will gut it. Ho has made a good
representative and his countituuut* know it. The
District is rich in worthy names. Crawford, Col
quitt, Colquitt again. Munnerlyn, Williams,
J olios, Guorrv uud a host of others furnish a cata
logue from which the Democrat* of the 2d Con
gressional District might Select any number of
representative* and never make a blunder.—
/•jufuu/n Spirit of the Sooth.
Presbyter) Meeting*
We leurn from the Southern Preebyterian that
the spring session of the Presbytery of Georgia
moots at Darien, on the 31st of March. The Flint
River Presbytery meets at Cvthliert, on the 30th
of March. The Presbytery ol C'herokoe meets at
Kingston on the 13th of April. The Presbytery
of Hopewell meets at Milledgeville, ou the 6tb
of April.
Yellow Jkshauink.—t)n (Sunday evening Inst,
a child of Mr. Me Kenney, of Augusta, aged
about seven years, ate some yellow jessamine
flowers ; and, uJihough medical aid wu called In
immediately, as sickness was compluiiiod of, (be
child died in a very short time. The woods arc
uow iiiiod with this plant, which is in full bloom.
Public Meeting—linn. Allred Ivemi
A public meeting was held at Fort Valley,
Houston County, on the Iftfh inst., in honor of
Hon. Alfred Iverson for his strong Beutkern Speech
in the United State* Beuuto.
Resolutions were adopted expressive of the ob
jects of the meeting. Among others the follow
ing:
That the able, dignified, manly and eloquent
defence of the f*ouUi, her rights amt interests, on
the part of the Hon. Alfred Iverson, in bisspoech
ou the Pacific Railroad Bill, before the Senate of
the United States, entitle him to the admiration
and applause of his constituency throughout the
whole length and breadth of Georgia.
(apt. W C. Currie
The Charles ton Courier of tbo 22nd instant
says :
‘•Application was made on Monday before the
United States District Court, Judge Magnrh pre
siding, in this oity, for process against Wm. 0.
Corrie, on account of the indictment a and war
rants that have issued against him front the
southern district of Georgia, lor alleged offences
in the yacht Wanderer. The application was re
fused.”
From tho Wnehlngtoti Citizrn.
ben. Joseph Lane.
Gen. Joseph Lane, born n North Carolinan, but
long a frontier hum), Governor of Oregon, and
now Huimtor from that infant sovereignty. Have
you ever heard of Gcu. Lane? He is u thin, wiry
man of fifty-five, in height about five feet eight,
with well bronzed fan; mid grizzled hair. Wall
he may be both bronzed aud Grizzled. When u j
young man be was u woodcutter, and a flat-boat
man on the Ohio and Mississippi ; aud in that |
region it was proverbial that Joe Lane never gave ]
a short cord of wood ; for ho sold his lumber at j
7!) cents per cord to he used on the river steam- j
ers : and be knew that was a fair price for u good
honest cord, so be gave an honest cord. By in- ‘
dustry and integrity, based on the essential foun
dation of an indomitable manhood, he raised him- j
seif (as thousands of men do in the country,
thank God; to office and consideration. In the
Mexican War, the old wood-cutter was n Briga
dier General: aud at Buena Vista tore through
the ranks of Bauta Anna in such terrible sty leas ]
to earn for him tbe title “Marion of tho Mexican
War.” (Shields was the Montgomery thereof, In I
hi* gallantry and almost in bis fate.) In short, •
he rendered as honest an accounts, and furnished
as full a cord of Mexicans, as ever ho had done
of white oak or hickory. He is a democrat and
that of the most southern and States right per
suasion. Houtficru by birth, and an Oregonian
by adoption ; he bus just led his young* Mate by
tbe band introduced her affectionately to her sis.
tors. Ho is popular, honorable, resolute -and
if he were President, it Britou or Hpuiiiurd would
think twice before pulling us by the beard.
The Atlanta Amerioan recommends the
Hon. Kli 11. Baxter as a candidate for Gover
nor.
A A. Franklin Hill.
From a late number of the Athens /tanner, we
see that our gal'aut friend, Col. A. A. Franklin
Hill, has taken command of tho Artillery Corps
of that city. He i” worthy the military reputa
tion be enjoys, as well as being a gentleman of
littrary taste and marked ability,
Railroad Meeting.
J Pursuant to previous notice a large and respec
table number ofthe citizens of Chamber* and sur-
I rounding counties, met at the Court House in
LnFa.voltc on Monday, the 21st iust., for tbe pur*
pose of taking measures lor building a Railroad
from Opelika to La Fayette.
On motion, Mnj. Waid Hill was called to the
chair, and J. W. Phillips and A. G. Adams re-
I quested to act as Secretaries.
Tbe ohjeot of tbe meeting was explained by K.
0. Richards, Esq., who also submitted upou the
part of the Corresponding Committee, the follow
ing report :
The undersigned, who were appointed a I‘oin
niitteo of Correspondence, at n former Railroad
meeting, held in this county, bog leave to report;
That they have discharged the duty assigned them
ami have received answers from the Hon. It. R
Cuyler, of Savannah, aud Hon. C. T. Pollard, of
Montgomery. They also report the editorial re
marks of the Columbus Sun, iu answer to a letter
of your committee addressed to 11 ou. F. G. Wil
kins, Mayor of Columbus, which letters, Ac, they
ask to have reud to this meeting. All of which is
respectfully submitted.
E. G. RICHARDS, I
WAID llll.L, |
J. A. FRAZER,
.•MU'M'f.Mc'A U,„
ing present as delegates from Columbus, Go., were
Invited to participate in the deliberations uftlie
meeting. Speeches were tnude by Messrs. Me
kondreo, Croft and lviug, iu which they all evinc
ed great interest iu the enterprise, and assured
the people of Chambers county that Columbus
would do all within her power towards assisting
in building the Rood.
Messrs. Kulkner. Murphy. Stone, Shannon, 1
Formau, aud Spence, being respectively called on,
replied in au appropriate manner, to the remarks
of the gentlemen from Columbus.
A report was presented und read by Judge
Fulkuur, from the Chief Kogiuccr appointed to
survey the route from Opelika to La Fayette, set
tiug forth the cost, advantages aud practicability
of said route.
(An motion of Judge Richards,a committee con
sisting ofthe following gentlemen : Charles Stone,
W J Adams. 11 B Woodd.v, John S .Matthews,
M> Kendrec Tucker. II L Wilkinson, L F Met'oy,
Dr(l F Taylor, K S McCurdy, Win Andrews, GI!
llodge, Jesse Robinson, W F Meiulor, and Rich
ard Jeter, was appointed to solicit subscriptions
to the said road, aud open books fur said pur
pose.
A committee consisting ot the following gentle
men, J M Kennedy, Dr Z T Murphy. In J \\
Gulin, W C Dowdell and lion J F Dowdell, was
also appointed to secure the right of wav from
those holding land immediately ou the route.
On motion of Judge Fulkner, the following
rcsolutmuH were unanimously adopted .
1. Rißidml, That the LnFuyetto Railroad
ought to he built forthwith.
2. Rcmdced, That this meeting is determined
to use every means in their power to build said
road at the earliest day possible, from Opelika to
LaFayotto.
A resolution was also passed lhut the former
Corresponding Committee lie retained, and that
this meeting adjourn subject to their call.
4>li motion, it was ordered that the proceedings
jof this meeting be published iu the Chambers
i Tribune and ftoUtlic.ru Sentinel, with the request
that the Columbus, Savannah and Montgomery
j papers copy the same.
The meeting thou adjourned.
WAID HILL, Chairman.
W. ‘
A. G. AnxMrt. J
FOR THE TIMES.
Thought* In lonely Hour*
nr MUR. m. weir.
The blind man groped his way iu silent grief,
Endeavoring vainly loob'ain relief;
From any source which might be haply given,
To one bereft of every hope, but heaven.
Long pent up tears, burst their imprisoned cell,
j And floods of bitter anguish, freely fell;
: When erst the tear and smile had friendly met,
! Teaching the youth his sorrows to forgot.
But now uo common grief is his to bear,
For he lias sought, with au unusual ear©,
To catch the gossips ever ready auy.
Os strange events, uow passing in their day.
The marvqlous w orks of one, obscurely horn,
Who walks with moil, in heaven's most gracious
form ;
i Making the poor, especially his cure,
j Thrilling each heart with anxious hope and (bar.
For tales Os the Messiah are abroad.
Aud those take heed, who understand the word;
But many fur more blind than he, J sing,
No grateful offerings, to their Saviour bring.
Tiie blind man weep* ! mid is it strange lie should?
That overwhelming t bought, disturbs his mood,
ilis sad condition, helpless, and alone;
lias from his uiiud, expelled its quiet tone.
And more especially upon this day,
For rumor says, the Lord will pass this way ,
And something like a whisper iu his oar,
Suggests, a crisis in his fate is near.
But whither shall the poor forsaken turn,
Withoutu guide, the way hcannot learn :
To meet the Lord is now beyond his power,
For friends huve tailed him, in this trying hour.
Alternate hopes, and fours distract his brain,
For darkness holds Dim with its galling chains,
Kjnce first he reveled on his mother's breast.
Like the glad song bird in its quiet ucst.
Swift as tin arrow from its quivering bow,
Springs to bis feet, this helpless child ol wo©,
For hope, like the fairest blossoms front the sod,
Ascends from earth, and looks for help from God.
But while that warning voice is in his ear,
His soul is moved w ith penitence and prayer,
To meet the grace which shall to mini convoy
A lesson fraught with wisdom's brightest ray.
With head upraised, and lip-apart ho Rotes,
Not hirdliug's sotig as through the air it flouts,
Or tones of melody near yon bright spira,
Whore maiden fingers touch the tuneful lyre.
But all intent, once more bends low his lo ad.
To catch the coming Havtor's princely tread ;
And tearful test the crowd should lure him by
Bn*.aks forth in one dispairing anxious ury.
a
01\! Jorum, Son of David, pass not ou,
Nor heed, I pray, that wild tumultuous throng,
Who now commend, what shortly they will scorn,
Such is the heart of man by nature born.
Hut tend an oar, thongh child of sin I am,
For thou’rt the hope ami advocate for man
Dispel the shadows which obscure my sight,
Ami give, oh! give, one cheering ray of light.
Ami he who marks the little sparrow's fall.
Wus not unmindful of the blind man's call;
Iu haste be came, touched with eoiupaaniou stood
And quickly changod the suppliunt's tearful mood.
£ay, helpless Bou, what woo Id's t thou have of me,
Mv sight, oh ! Lord, that I inay follow tine ;
And if thou can’t* tbls earthly gift bestow,
Give light from heaven, tliut I the Lord may
know.
I will, the Savior said, and with bis hand,
Waved bark the crowd, and from tho glittering
Rand;
An ointment made, which was to be the tent,
Os mail’s obedience to the Lord's liehest.
Go wash iu .Sil'iam'* pool, believing go,
‘Tin not for muu God’s purposes to know ;
J could have given thee sight upou the *pot,
But why withheld from thee, it mutters not.
’Tisnot for man to question, but believe,
The word of God, which never can deceive ;
Weak ruusoii may mislead or cloud the mind,
But inspiration is with truth combined.
Then yield not heaven-born faith to common
sense,
But treasure what flows from Omnipotence,
Take heavenly gifts with deep humility,
Aud os thy faith is, be it unto thee.
A Siloam's pool in every age shall spring,
And to uiy feet repentant sinners bring ;
Tbe light of faith, shall muke their pathway clear.
And hopes of hcaveu, their onward journey cheer.
My law is absolute, my will supreme,
’ From heaven I came, toy loved ones to redeem,
And now from hence I go, that l may make
A place for those who may follow in my wttke.
And those who follow me, hflvo naught to fear,
For man to God is iufinitcly dear,
Be light of heart, tho world I’v overcome,
Aline own shall share with me my princely home.
He said, while shouts of joy tumultuous grew,
And slowly from the deafening orowd withdrew,
The blind impatient now, brooks no delay,
Aud finds bisputb. Illumined on tbe way,
(OHMBIN, TiIUtNHAY. MUttll 31, INftW.
Pros pert of War.
From the telegraphic nows reported In this is
sue ofthe Timor, if will he seen that there in a
prospect of war between acme of the powers of
Europe. France is making warlike preparations
and all overtures for peace have Immii disregarded.
Cowley returns from his mission to France, hav
ing failed to negotiate a satisfaetory armistice be
tween the billignrents.
The origin ofthe difficulty arises from an indis
position on the part of Austria to withdraw her
military forces from Italy. Sardinia, whose pro
vince has been for some time invaded hy Austrian j
troops, demands their withdrawal at the hazard of ■
war. Austria, however, assumed the right to 1
keep her military oil the frontiers of Sardinia,
persists in her opposition to tho demands of Sar
dinia, aud euiinut at this late hour, yield without j
showing au mobility to curry out her policy.— J
Franca iaa third party, and having now no glo- I
rv iu her war with Russia, regards thin a in<>-i
fl&WJHMVMlh'ftWtt,''"'iV/Vaii" ilia '’ itfilimYVt’ ’ campaign j
against Austria, and no doubt the recollection ol |
it iuspiros bis relative, the present Emperor, ll ,
is indeed a favorable time for Froneu to gain a
military reputation. Few of the powers of Eu
rope sympathise with Austria. England does not 1
for political reasons. Russia burns under the
eolduenß of Austria towards her during bur strug j
gle with the combined powers of England and j
France. Especially as she had extended the j
hand of sympathy and aid to Austria during her
wur with Hungary. Alexander would not care,;
thou, if Austria did reap the fruit of her ingrati
tudo to his people. Austria enlists hi the war. j
therefore, against France and SarUiuia with the I
eyes of Kurope turned coldly upou her, and with j
no other prospect than a desperate contest. We
may soon export then, if faith cun be placed in our
special telegraphic uows, of bloody engagements |
across the water, In wbieh will be tested the mill- 1
iary genius of Napoleon 11.
The lion. Robt. P Trlppe.
We were pleased to see this gentleman in our ;
city last week, in good health and spirits. He !
informed us that he would nut be n candidate for
ronomiiiation—hi* professional engagements re
quiring his undivided attention.
Wo copy the above from thu Macun Journal it
McHßvnyer, of March JOth.:
The field is now open for competition between
the many prominent Americans of the District.—
Judge Worrill ofTalbht, Hardeman of Bibb, Cab
inesa and Peeples of Muuroe Fambro, Alexander
and Miller of Upson and others, will doubtless be
mentioned in connection with the place.
What Is Hie ‘‘Old treed?”
Our coteuiporwry of the Milledgaville Federal i
Union is at loss, hku ourselves, lo understand the 1
meaning of the words “ old creed” adopted at the
anti-Brown mewling in Atlanta. The delegates j
were instructed to “go f r nothing more or butter
than tho old creed and the nmn who will best i
maintain it.” Thu Federal I “ion says :
“ll lias boon a purl of tiie old Democratic, creed |
in Georgia, to permit a Democratic Governor to j
be nominated lor a second term, if ho desired it, !
without opposition from hi* own party; yet the
meeting that adopted the resolution copied above, j
was thu first oue iu Georgia, lo repudiate this
well-established feature ofthe “old creed” ofthe !
Democratic Party of Georgia.”
American Parly Governorship. Ac
In nuswer to oar query whether it would he i
politic in tho American party to run a candidate
f,r Governor, thereby diminishing It* ranks with
out u pr< ; cct of success, tho MnooD Journal ,(:
Me**r„ye, very courteously replies.
It says :
“Whether that Convontioii will nominate a can- j
diduto for Governor, is another question. Its so
lution will depend, wo presume, very much upon ,
the policy adopted by tbe Democratic Party. W.
have no disguises upon this subject, uml wu only
speak for ourselves. It tbe democratic parly j
present their candidate upon a strictly party plat- j
term, embodying sentiments mid principles which j
wc cannot support, we shall favor an opposition j
nomination. Wc can endorse Home of the meat- 1
lire* and policy ofthe Federal and rdute luiuiinis
(rations —others wo cannot and will not, either di 1
rectly or indirectly. M intend to throw the re
Bjum nihility of pa fly content upon our vppo- |
nentu j
n ente
In the meantime, we view the GubcrnaP.riul
choice subordinate to the selection of a good Leg
islature. Let iis have our best and wisest men
to represent our great State. Upon this subject,
at least, our friends of the Time* andourselves may j
be a unit.”
Tbit* it would appear that the American party
has not yet agreed upon the policy of running a
candidate. The names of Hon. Kli 11. Baxter
and lion. John Mil ledge have been suggested. j
We are glad to see that our cotemporary, like the ;
Savannah Republican, endorses some oftlic “meus
ures and policy of the Federal ami State Admin -
istrations.” There may not be after all a great
difference between u. The wish is seconded that
our “best and wisest uien may represent our great
State.” Will not Muscogee set the example?—
Hines llolt Esq., Hon. James Johnson and such
prominent men ought to be brought forward ?
Their services are worth more than the little guin
resulting from a partisan conflict!
“We intend to throw tho responsibility of a
party contest upon our opponents” in this County.
If lofted to wage war, and we say it in no boast
ful spirit, having higher prospects of success than
at the last election, every inch of ground will, of
course, be contested.
“floor to Ihr Karoiy.”
Tho Southern Confederacy charges us with ha
ving “gone to the enemy,” because of our inabili
ty to understand the meaning of tho term “o ld
creed” used in an antl-Bronw meeting and hav
ing playfully said it might be the creed talked of
by the enc.ny,vi:‘cbulked hats,’ Ac. Well, it nay
be that we bare gone over, horse,foot and drngoous
to the enemy, aud congratulate our cotemporary
that it* politii ul orthodoxy is better established.
It we arc traitors in tho camp of the party, it is
a sourcu of pleasfire to know that our cotempora
ry is always iu liuo and fighting for Democratic
principles ami Democratic Administrations, —
through ovll and through good report. Wbeliev
er a Democrat is assailed, always ready to defend
and slow to accuse him—whenever un erring bro
ther, like ourself, falls, to taka us by the bend
and guide us by the light of its superior wisdom
and ability—always ready to show its chivalrous,
high-toned, generous nature!
spring—ltems.
The budding of the trees and blossoming of the j
forest not only indicate the approach of Spring, j
but the warm rays of a penetrating sun are mu- j
king it JrU and driving the denizens of this good [
ly city into summer apparel and summer qnar- .
tars. Preparation* already have been made on I
Broad Street in the way of awnings and sheds for |
the approaching Hummer. Fishermen on tho rlv- j
er bank are busy with their tackle, and tho tardy
loiterers about tbe city are “dragging their slow :
lengths along.” Everything indicates tho np- |
pear alien of Spring. Take a look Into those ole
gam stores, full offspring goods aud fashions of
tho latest stylo, whose advertisements are found
iu the columns of tho Timet.
Now’s the tiuui to purchase. To-morrow may
bo too late.
“Gather tho rosebuds while yeraay,” do.
Tho Treasurer's weekly statement shews a net
balance in tbe Treasury of rtver #f,MO,WO The
receipts of the week were ffI,3JA,O(ML
Homicide of Itond.
I We learn from u distinguished Attorney of tills
| cityy who conversed recently with an intelligent
’ gentleman present at the commitment trial of
Brown for the murder of Bond, that sumo of the
testimony in the ease tending to mitigate the cir
cuimitunees of the killiiig. does not appear in
print. We ehccifully make it public, lu justifi
cation of our own opitdon, we merely suv, that it
is in ftcrordnnee with that expressed by every
member of the Columbus bur upon reading tbe
published testimony. No redaction eVitr intended
upon the Court.
M.Vlitin, ol the Columbus Einpi iw, has boon
studying dictionary—ln speaking of the split in
l he Democracy at Atlanta, he culls it a “bitinva
sion of tho harmonious “
Thus speak* the Augusta Dixpatch. Our <*<•
temporary of the Etufuirtr generally employ* the
most expressive words, though we do not appre
ciate them frequently from Ihc connection in
which they are used. They full 100 thick und heavy
upon (Mir devoted h uds. Mill tho blows aro giv*
fight in a just cause and the recollection of it is
pleasant, even if defeated. The fates, however, so
far. have smiled upon tho fortunes of the douioe
™oy.
[Cbima.orio.terf.]
Robert V lion aid Kaq
Men nr*. Editor* :
As your journal has a wide circulation >* d“’
County of Russell, permit me to r*. c.iunneud
through Its eolnmu* to the democracy, the name of
Robert N. Howard Esq., ns a suitable candidate
for the Representative branch of the next Legis
lature. ID’ worth, modesty and ability liavowi.u
for him many friends and in the opinion ot thu
writer, an old democrat , he la tho man for the race.
He is popular iu tbte portion of thu County and
will ruu ahead of iua ticket.
OPELIKA.
•TkcOpiJorillniit .inflidate”
A rara arin is lo ! A bird ot no of his
own, hut a hoarse, discordant croaking, sidled
H.p,all with which it is liis delight lo mar the mu
sic of every other .-mg. No loh oh” Uc.--.-h-s his
yeat of .-olitnry hut*-, llu has ncitUvr i- ost. nc-i.
nor egg; claws he hath, and strong beak, and a
coat of feather i, such as they are, of immy dingy
and glaring colors, but for the moot part turu* .i
wruihi *idc. out uud resembling the chi. ken known
a* “the j'rizzly.”
;; Bullet US enquire somewhat into thepreten
f’wlous of “the Opposition Iftindidatc,” and do this
I with Home particularity, that w- may not be *ub
| jeot to the reproach of ignorance ; >r *upetfii ml
|or uncertain krtipwbulge -ut hn m aiahtiouem hub
I eat tiro re cornpofta. We will go to the record ami
l iiivokelhe oracles of the Gpposition it sell.
M'Auf i* “the Upposition l uudidate’’ append
to? Is it a theory of constitutional law, which
he deems false in its faot# or philosophy and vict
ims iu it*effect*? Pray y ii.it t-hoory i * that He
lis not opposed to the ('onstßulioii itself! Dor tain
[ ly nut with hi* wn eoustmetion of it. lie -iui
iiot be: he dare not be opposed to a atrict con
st ruetiou of the Constitution aud a vow his Feik
i rid heresv. Does lie reject the JeflursoniHU tbu
j ~r Y 0 f siah Uiyhtu, or llu* Madisonian exposition
! ..f remedies ? in Virginia, ut least, he will not
j repudiate and ufleet to ridicule tbe Resolutions of
17f*. ,
T O f hat then is “the Opposition candidate”
[oppoeedf Is it to some defined governmental
j policy —foreign or domestic ? What policy iu the
■ round world Is B he has net helped to inaugurate,
! or discredit, as his party perplexity and necessity
i may have dictated, the ono dodge, or t'other
j ditto t Considering his ancestry and anteeu-
I dents, “the Opposition cuudiduto” waanrtufpo
i litfcal.JWbitet-/, liviugiuhi* tents, only in good,
j weather, and warring upon all men. and a dipry
I in bail weather, wandering houseless and despe
t rate of dark nights, through drem-hing niinsnud
j pathless deserts, in the hope of potty thefts; aud.
j sometimes venturing on reckless crimes. N
| principle directs his course; no policy marks his
j progress. He wind* and worms ami wriggles bis
wuy through tbo absurdities <d all parties; the
i impracticabilities of all policies: the comptexitit*
of all falsehoods; the “mud jumble of all bypoe
* racies.”
But be i* “THE tlppaeitian candidate,” and
j must needs be ■■//.•,/ t , some thing or some
body, and doubtless and in right good earneet.
j 100 although much ol wbaiputses loi opposition i
- eiioolittion and intended to inielmd HU ilio
! Jean,l and giberish of Waverly's Highlander
j Esenia plus. He dealt largely in invocations, but
! he could not poll whether they were‘prayers
or spells’ being only ablcjo distinguish the words
“Uaeper. Melchior, /iallhaz'c. mao-, pros, ft.c.”
But all the time be prepared his ‘‘embrocation *■/
I boiled herb*” There was somewhat of nudity
i and earnest medication in his scheme, though *
largo part of what he mud and did seemed tube
intended for effect Upon the by etawlt r.
go in it with “the Opposition candidate.” He
in trppoeed and in earnest. hut it doer; not exactly
appear a i all times what he ** opposed tu, aud lb*’
“clmrm” and gibberish is but the by-play ot
liuroeffective operation. He abounds iu a>■ of co
ition*, Invocations Xml rhetoric of the “(iocp.r,
Meldtiur-IJaltliaear-tna.r-pnix ft, r” order, hut
that discloses little of his veal d**tyn*. lied
dares and vociferates that he is opposed “/•* /•
Democracy,” and so he is, hut ill A-- n „ troy, mi ,1
for his own undo. Ho i* not opposi dto ite janh.
Ho pretends even to greater mul ami orthodox
than its accepted apostles. Ho is not opposi and J
to ite practice cither, for upou a close inveptign
tiou it will be seen that in the tenin he Rpprovt s
and lauds it, and if be propose-. any deviation
from it, it is of so wild and visionary a sort that
ho knows, and every body else knows, it to be
impracticable and absurd, n r ■. t of FuitMor.Hn
grog, mixing and pip* smoking, to divert the
j uiiod from the real work iu progress, thod “ih
roan null claeh ts armel T hat the. uo sort and
I sincerity in anything whateverwlii> b he prop..*-
es, ia nianifoßt from the fact t’-st 1 ray* op~
prove* everything which the !> i„tootic pa, ty h*
dime long tnmtgb ago to noik< <t historical mat r, -
wove H from th<- party uremt. Frim >/>!<■ end />/
i’ u alike, therefore, of tho Jl - root* rat It party, it
may be safely assumed that he approve*-, and yd
ho is “the Opposition candidate’ really and Aorta
stilt go, and govs about exhorting the people to
pull dowu tbe Democratic flag, and break every
image which they have cherished of Democratic
leaders, with the zeal of tbe revolutionary multi
tndes which melted the statue of King George,
which ornamented tbe Bowling Green in New
York, into musket balls, and toie down and dis
figured olid destroyed every frown's or King's
head, orpietureof royalty which graced | public
hull or shop door in Boston aud Philadelphia !
He is “the Opposition candidate,” ami posts, like
the winds, on his patriotic errand ol dtui'ditJoii--
“Venomed vengeauee” never bad agbastlierglare
in its eye, nor a keener edge upon its sword, limit
•the Opposition candidate” Tolls, and Haums and
flashes and waves in tho hysterical delight of
his rhetor tool slaughter of the “utilised Democ
racy.”
But to whnt i he oppos'd? Hunptv end con
sistently and determinedly and mortally and
mouningly and selfishly and contemptibly and
I ever and forever to living hy hie men labor nnd
seeing worthier public servants, ns he imagine*
public life to he. without labor, enjoying “the
tpoile” of office ! Public life as ue. would male it
I —a sinecure and a scoffing- -a fountain of fester
ing corruption—“a bud dictionary” of idleness,
| bribery, peculation, powers assumed and abused
j just powers Ignored and jatrverted—-pragtimti ■
! cal empiricism and profligateextravagance, “gone
I to |i.”
! It is not “/Ac fteiHoci itcy” to which he fe op-
I posed, hut “tho SPOILS Democracy.” nnd to “tlm
j spoils” only, ns they tire in other people* lm*tct*.
11l his own, he would strut ami swagger aud play
* the part of a very Octavius among the pirate* •
Crete and boast I lie lieutenancy of some perfbteu*
I I’ompey, Trust him tossefura Motellas!
Cnaccustomod to victory— iueotitn
, turn victoria— and thirsting for “Spoils, b “Op
position Candidate ‘ it -hot^Hil.
! Wat mart In the world from whom any salutary
I reform might he expected. ....
) An Insignificant province at best would be al-
I t., his statesmanship, nnd tot that he wOuhl
ho disqualified by hi* false miniate of the virtues
and acnicv’wiuciiis of his predecessor* and *-
: taken standard of patriotism The world wt-ul.I
i expect nothing from hi* selfish Mftl nud deprived
! „f appetite for “spoils” and so on all bunds would
arise the scoffing exclamation “Tu ilium!” and
J the prophetic finger of acorn, pointing to certain
failure and disgrace.— Rivhmoud Suquirar.
The Land Office situated at Buchanan, Minne
sota, has been ordered to be removed to Portland,
i in the same liUta.
PEYTON H. COLdUm,
JAMES W. WALKEN, Y Aaltor *>
Number 14
W.tf itond - Ill'll HauaKid.
Dim ofthw Editors of tho Atiunla American
having examined thoroughly tho condition ofthe
•Statu Road, sifyx,
As one of tho object* of tho trip was to’ notice
tiie condition and drainage of tlx- track, the
bridges, the quantity of wood and cross-tie* ou
the linu, and other unit ter* relative to ita entire
limn i ••!<'• ut, we would sav, that we found every
thing in almost perfect order. There is, all along
t’iu line ot the Road, at proper points, thousands
of (lords of wood seasoned aud ready for use,
enough, in fact, to lust over a year. There lire,
also, at various point*, and particularly where
ii! ci v to he soonest needed, thousands of the best
quality Al cross-ties, a* regards either size or
heart, and Dr. Lewis, who joined us at Carters
v die, iu formed u* they wen all paid for. The enr
tire length of tho Ro-ni, imlw itbstnndiug the long
continued heavy rain*, is in tip-tup order: long
stretches of it. where the bed was soft and inclin
ed to Mnk. having been most substantially ballas
ted, and drained in the very best manner. Tho
thoroughness with which these two operations
have been per'tunned—so fur n* done lit all—*e
■ im : a firm Inundation for the truck, thereby di
iiiiuisi mg thu danger of i mining oIY and sustuiu
ing daiimgc, and saving to the t-mte l.y the great*
. i firtviiEility of the cress ties, The iiciiirma are
Road iimy lie -mid to he hi tho very safest con
dition. Tho lictivh 8t part of the work has been
dimo ab<>vu Dalton, which tho present Superior
tendem found in u mnM miserable conditiou. Tbe
worst places have been ballasted first; all other
places needing it will hu ballasted, if possible, this
year—the stone being n I ready ou ihe line of,tho
Road. When this i* done, and the Rood surfaced
up. it will l>e fully equal to the best Road* in the
S -nth. and all the labor required thu* far. mid
materia r • v • h'.- -imply iu advance, paid lor.
Nearly twenty tbou*nd cord* of wood, and forty
thousand ci -• lies, are on hand and paid for.
The business of the Road ban been systema
tized, mid every transaction is so conducted us to
insure thu utmost accuracy.
A Loss ut Three Thousand Lives
Near Taganrog, ou the Beu of Azofi', a catas
trophe occurred, about (he beginning of Febru
ary hist, tvtiteh involved a loss of life unparallel
ed except by uieniornblo earthquake* or volcanic
eruptions. It appears that tome 3,000 iuhaiii
fante of Tiigumug, relying upon thu promise of
fair went bur made ly she genial atmosphere and
thu eloodb-ss sky, proceeded to the A toss sea to
indulge in the sport of fishing beneath thettea
favorite pastime of that region. The atmosphere
continuing *■ reuc. the party were lulled into a
i eel ing of security, and ventured further than
usual upon the i< ••. in flic hope of obtuiniug a good
haul. Maidenly a breene sprung up from the east,
which, growing boisterous by degrees, whirled the
lo *i* sn w und fin.- particles of ice in all direc
’ i- ii-. and before long succeeded iu detaching the
ire from tbe chore.
The largo ice field then broke into numerous
pieces, which, with tiioir terrified uud helpless hu
tiiaii freight, drifted toward* thu open sea. No
• a.Mstunce could be remit red the unhappy beings
by their frantic relatives and friends on chore,
and within two hours not u siga of life was visible
. w the Sinai ,of thus. n. On tho following duv a
cake of ii drifted inshore upon which were five
of the unfortunates, three of them dead, and tho
other two numb and insensible. Tbe two latter,
a girl and au old man, were restored by uiuttim of
tiie usual appliances. Tho girl, however, survi
ved but a fi w hours; the man recovered, but lost
the ti-i ofi.i* tongue- a ei n*i queue*, probably, of
tin fright caused by tbe scene he had passed
through, lb; prepared a written narrative of iho
occurrences of that fearful night ou the Azoff.—
By this catastrophe at least J.UOO persons found a
watery grave.
The Hu ki.k* t'.or Ua Scorr-Ca rivet Cocr
< it,. —W.xsmKOTox, March 25. Mr. Kcy'sfriends
have de-poili-hcd parties to Now York to inquire
uao tic auk-cedents and Mr. tu kies, and ulso into
liie aulicedeiiis of one or two of his principal
wilm-v-c*. They ur*: unable, thus far, Ur procure
ii. services of ny lawyer of eminonco to appear
against tin* accused. District Attorney Ould said
to-day he did not with guy assislnDco. v ,
The < id u.it had another protraetadsession to
day. The Boston Post Office question was under
.■ .n.-idi ration. Prodigious efforts huve been made
; t'. „:,:t ifo President to interfere in this matter,
and ov-mile tlie Post Master General and Attor
n ; General, who have decided that the removal
is illegal, hut he declines to interfere. It is said
Po.-imaster ('upon will resign.
Gen. Scott had a long interview with the Secre
of War to-day. Helms submitted to the
,S. • remry uuuicioua important recomiuendation*,
which will doubtless be adopted. The orders for
tie ’ pring campaign havenot been completed,—
.Tiie General thinks the present force in Utah cun
!reduced with advantage. If the Indians on the
Pacific <oDtimic troublesome, troops wiihdrnwu
from Utah will l*e despatched hence.
Gen. Johnston, coiumauding iu Utah, omu
time siuee, si;edto be relieved. Hi* request will
not be giHUtcd at present.
Gen. f'cott left for New Ycrk this alternoou,
ami will return in a few days.
?mft it O’iwmlv is .M"\rooMKßV.—The meeting
to greet this distinguished at a team an and patriot
of Erin was u spontaneous ottering on tho part of
our eit.i7.en* |.. I 1,0 who lots exhibited tie mi
grea:. quulitic* of lieod and heart that adorn our
;■ a- iu any country or any clime. We were
pleased to -eo so many of the most intelligent
of our fellow ■ ‘ . i n*. of a!l parties, nrefent at
the meeting, and in this n spect it bus rarely
been equalled our city. There wkh, too, au
• liable h rt ,.]jce oi nil fulsome eulogy, either at
tin* meeting „r at the preseuUttiou ol the foui
iiuttand , ./pens to Mr.O’Brieu. Judge Phe
lan, on the pari of the citizens, welcomed him in
> in-m address, full of eloquence, feeling aud pa
tlt‘..M, (ioir.K t. i izod with the utmost good taste and
piopih:;.. O'Brien’* reply was siujiliar in
tun.id and feeling. He seemed much
pf aed vs ith Di-* visit to our country, and was
min* 1 with hr* reception wherever he went.—
ll*’ left h r Mobile on fcbiturday evuuuig'a boat.—
JJonujumery t ‘unfederalien.
I nlon Spring* aftff Montgomery Railroad
Iu a former of the Tmiee, it was argued
that tho Uuiuu Springs ami Montgomery Rail
road would benefit both Montgomery and Col uni
bus that the latter city had nothing to tear from
a geucrouf and.honest rivalry with Hie former—
that commerce, unlike the “star of empire” t
---ward takes its way. Otur cottmporary of the
Mail luus politely responds:
••Wo beg te differ, just a little, from our cotem
porary. We iel quite ure that tho long lino of
railway east of Columbus tu Savannah will never
• •-m|” o with our river, when it Las plenty of
vn , ; ii ’ not -in pete with it now. for the
cfnii.'U e i gr> “i ■ trade, in our regular boating
se<i .ns, n- i iu ana of cheap transportation.—•
Neither will the railway between Columbus and
Savannah ‘ -• able tu iMinpote with our miub abort
. r rou’ to Mobile and IVosacula. which will cr
tiiinly h> •- i:!ple-i lin two or three years. We
.in f oji->o that all cotton going Kuat, If any,
tr< hi tie ‘ hunnotiuggee region, will hi a few years
tind its way to Hruuawick or Huvunnub. through
Si.
Since the foregoing was written, we find that
the t'oluuihu* Ki.quirer assumes about the same
.n.mid that the Times does, as regards tbe trade
of tho Cbunnenuggee planters. Weil, gentlemen,
wait until our loud * shall be built, aud you will
find that Alabama eotlou will V>e as scarce in Co
lumbus “ns hen's teeth,” to use a classical ex-
Ir< i.-ion. There will be uo setose In taking cotton
three imudrud miles to Huvanoafi, when U eun
ri-ui h full water by traversing two hundred miles
.|. . unless the Georgia railroads can afford to
transport the staple at a much less rate of freight
t tan tin sc ni M.iiiamc We have reason to heifeve
ih.it toni tilth of thecuttou of Aturrioa will, in a
I*, wv in- l"’ sent to the tiulf ports. New Oi-
Mobile i.irl Pen sue ola arc destined to rule
tl„. pri cotton, instead of Liverpool i and
n tii-ii that day arrives. If nut sooner, the bulk of
tli- Western Georgia cotton will seek a Gulf
P" rt - m t m
Rathxr Coot.. Bom> gentlemen going down
yesterday.in tho early morning train purchased
from a newsboy, at Green bush station, metitul
rood to la'fct them for the voyage. One of them
observing tbit n Indy who sat near him had no
paper, nnd presuming that the “full details with
niiignili' * nt illuHrutiuiiH” of Washington tragedy
h.,,,1.’ prove intviesting to her. handed her Frank
Leslie’s payer, at the same time calling atten
tion to tiiv subject matter <.f its engravings. Iha
Indy r-■ eh ed the journal In a cool and formal
manner, spread it wide open fedora her, delibe
ratelv stoopnl down, pulled oft - bar rubbers, und
carafullv folding them up.laldthatn beidc"ber on
the seat- -tirranglhg her brocade and shawl as if
imihing hud happened. Our friead Is of opinion
that this rather “takes the rag off” any previous
•lemonstrtiou of impertuibable coolness be ever
witnessed. —LTfoy Times, March Iff.
