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COllißtK. FMIffAI, MAT foffHjfo
rrrttttUati the Tefrltorire.
THe only (Aim of objectors to th* dootrino of
the right otth# Slaveholder to the protection of
Aia property in the tUfHtorl**# by Congress, of
which wo take any notice, is that which admit*
Uu right to enter with hi* sieve* the common do
main, but contend* that, thereafter. tha security
of hie property D dependent upon the will of tha
Territorial Legislature. Huch position we under*
eland to be virtually held by all wbo deny to
Congress the power to legislate upon tbo subject.
The right of appeal from the Territorial to the
ttnpreme Conrt iweomes a mockery when Con
grats is forbidden to enforce the Judgment of the
latter tribunal. Every candid roan must adroit
that, under such <rtrun*un©#i*, the execution of
tha territorial law wUI not be obstructed. Tbe
position above stated, we think, Invoices an nb
surdity which a fettle reflection will detect.—
“Right and obligation are reciprocal,” says Dr.
Paley. He here enunciates an axiom which is ap
plieable alike to morals and to every system of
eensietent legislation. If#*# emu has auadmitted
moral or legal right, every other man is under a
moral or legal obligation to abstain from interfer
ence therewith. If we have a right to the bat or
slothes we wear, no one else can rightfully take
thorn from us. Under our Federal Constitution, a
titisen of the United States has a right to the free
exercise of hi* religioue faith. It would be a pal
pable absurdity to hold that a right existed else
where to control or restrain him therein. .Not to
multiply Illustrations, thereforo, the ojfir usance of a
right, kt necessarily, the negation of a right to
obstruct or molest Its enjoyment. To assert, then,
that tbo gtavabolder can tutor the common do
mem with bis slave property and thore enjoy it,
1 1 to deny to the territorial legislature or any otb
r power the right of hindrance cither by direct or
Indirect legislation, and c convcreo. The two rights
cannot eo-exist either in logic or in practice. —
There ts another fact in this connection which
applies to legal and not to moral rights, to wit :
tha duty which government assumes to protect its
cHisen* in the enjoyment of the former. When
we enter the social compact we, necessarily, sur
render a portion of oar rights to the governing
power. Protection to the remainder by tbe 00l
leclive force of tbe whole society is the considera
tion for this transfer. Now, but for tbo existence
of par present Government each fltate would ho
entitled to its proportion of the public domain.
Georgia would have her portion and ouuld regu
late tie Internal affairs as she pleased-*could col
onise it with Slaves and bang overy free-soilor
within its limit*. In consenting to tbe federal
compact she parted with her authority over the
public domain and transferred it to Congress upon
the condition, necessarily, that Congress would
protect her elUsena in the enjoyment of any por
tion of it with their property. To do this, there
fore, there is a binding obligation upon Congress-
Mi obligation which it oaauot discharge, but by
falfilment, and which to negloet would make tbo
government, quoad In, a despotism. This view
of tbe mat tor, if correct, is an answer to the po
sition bald by some, that Congress cannot exer
cise this power in behalf of slave property, be
cause, In the Kansas Nebraska act, U transferred
all He eutbority over this subject to the territorial
legislature. Congress cannot so easily emancipate
itself from a constitutional duty. That duty we
have said was to protect the slaveholder in bis
rights In the territories ; an act, therefore, which
assigns to another body not only the power to pro
tect. but the power to molest and destroy those
rights, assigns a power which Congress never
had, and U clearly unconstitutional. This as
sume*, what we deuy, that the construction of the
Kaasaa-Nebraaka act, above referred to, is cor
rect.
But U Is said that, If we admit the right of pro
teetion by Congress, we rnnst also admit the cog
•ate right of prohibition. That if Congress can
protect Slavery, It can, likewise, abolish U. Let
us generalise this idea. Whenever power is given
fora ttrtai* purpose, it may be legitimately exer
ted for any other purpose. If I appoint au agent
to sell tny house, bo may sot fire to it. If a man
appoints an executor to take charge of his estate,
the latter may waste it. If a railroad company
places an engiaaer in charge of a train with the
injunction that he conduct it safely to a given
de tination, he may, very properly, run off the
track and kiil all the passengers, and so If a
number of men form a political comumuity and
vest the gonoral authority in a certain body for
the better protect ion of tbe rights of each, aud
for promoting tbe general welfare aud security,
that government rosy, rightfully, go to work to
trample on those rights and make slave* of its
subjects. The proposition is too monstrous to b*
seriously argued. It will not abide tbe test of
the moit commonplace analysis. It is satisfac
torily answered when we say that the end and
fraction of government is to protect aud not to
destroy property. Wo affirm, therefore, in con
clusion that it is the duty of the Territorial leg
islature to paas laws protecting slave as well oth
er property In tho Territory, end that, in default
of this, such duty devolves upon Congress. In
•o ether way can the South be protected iu the
•cjoyment of her constitutional rights.
The sufferers tu Tort Valley.
Tbe following are the uaucs es the unfortunate
individuals, who were injured on the morning of
the 3d (net., by the eccideutal discharge of a can
non, which was beiug fired In honor of the “Mont
gomery True Blues.” Toney Harvey, Pustoll
McKay, David Young and a lad by the name of
Jenkins. McKay was holding the piece under
his arm during tho loading process, mud in couse
queucu, that limb received a severe cut. His
face also, was considerably burut by the powder.
Harvey, who was loading the piece, was severely
burnt in the face, and bad both hands badly mu
tilated. Young was burnt in tbe face, causing, it
It feared, a permanent injury to his sight. The
eye* of neither of the above eufferers, have yot
been able to endure the light. Jenkins, the youth,
suffered only’a slight injury. The sympathies of
the entire community, are warmly enlisted in
their behalf, and we are sure that the gallant
“Blues,” will deeply regret tha* a complimentary
tribute to them, should have resulted so disas
trously to the acton.
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lire In Kufaula.
We learn from a private letter written from
Kufaula, to a gentleman in this oily, that a Are
occurred In the former place on Tuesday last.
Mr. Tyler's Hotel was entirely consumed, also
the two houses that stood on either side, and ad
joining thereto. The fire occurred at a late hou r
of tbe night, when the inmates of tbe hotel were
all asleep, and had progressed re far before its
discovery that many came near losing their
Uvea. Some had to leap from the windows of tbe
eecond story to save them selves. Little or doth
lag was navel from destruction by the sufferers.
The leathern taptlM t ontcniioa
The delegates to this Convention, which con
venes’ on Monday, 2d inst., says the Richmond
NWyturer, at the first Presbyterian Church, will
number between eight honored and one thousand
reverend gentlemen It wilt be the largest Con
ventien of this deu*ai*atb>n ever held in the
United .States.
The Returned A/rivine.-—X letter lYoui Monro
via eays the Echo's negroes hove boon distributed
along the coast by the Colonisation Society, and
plaeed under teachers for intellectual and moral
training. Tho effects of their close confinement
at sea, end the provision* which they were obliged
teeat, the letter say*, hsv* begun to mamfe*’
themselves in most curious and offensive ulcers.
Mr. Pniur Olatton has been appointed
Secretary of the Treasury pro. tern., during the
MWfifiry absence es Sweatery Cobb to Georgia
I From tite aevasmah News, toil rest.)
CaltMt Main Until Caa~T* Waam* raaa
ton tin aed
The V. IL Circuit Court tor the Sixth Judi
cial Circuit, was convened again yesterday, their
honors Judges Weynaand Nicoljpresiding.
fn the case of the United Plates vs. Vfm. C
Corrte. Brown, Ragwta and Aguira, charged
with the crime of piracy, tb© District attorney
asked for a owntinunnee, on the ground that the
United POttas could not go to triai at this term of
the Court, without prejudice to their cause.
Mr. Owens, attorney for the defence, remarked
that while he did not claim the right to bring the
District attorney to a showing, in a regular form,
he nevertheless thought the defence had a right
to know so math in gos the grounds upon which
this continuance woe dciuawted.
The District Attorney replied that ho was not
required to giro bis reasons tor asking the contin
uance, further than to state that hi* cans# would
be prejudice,d ty a trial at this tor in of'tho Court
and he preferred to rest bis application on that
fit—d -imply.
Mr. Justice Way no replied that tbo District
Attorney need not hesitate to state tho grounds
of his application, which worn simply that the
cmc could not bo brought to trial because of their
inability, notwithstanding llie moat strenuous ex
ertions, to arrest ('apt. Currie, one of the partios
named in the hill of indictment.
The District Attorney stated that these wore
the grounds on which h asked for the continu
ance.
Mr. Owens desired to know if the caso was to
stand continued until Captain Currie could be
arrested.
The Court replied cert©inly not, if it was as
certained that Mr. C. could not b* arrested.
Mr. Owens then desired that his clients might
he allowed to give batl tor their appearance at the
next term of the Court. They had already been
confined in the county jail for many months,and,
unions their petition wus granted, they would he
compelled to remain in their present confinement
for a touch longer period, and during the hot and
sickly season which was approaching. They
were strangers iu .Savannah,,und it was a bard
case that they had been coupled by the District
Attorney, with a man of whom they positively
knew nothing, and with whom they had never
had any connection, and it was a still harder
case that they were to be kept in prison until
this other party could be brought to trial. He
trusted that the petition of his clients would be
granted.
The Court replied that it was not a bailable of
fence. aud that it was not in its power to grant the
requestor the prisoners. It >* a hard case that
there men should be made to suffer because moth*
er could not tlb brought to trial, but the Court
had no option in the matter. The law required
that all parties should be allowed a speedy trial,
and such a trial would be granted tho three pris
oner* now in confinement, but this matter had al
ready been decided for the Court, and it must re
fuse the petition.
Bo tho application tor bail was refused, and
the case continued until the next term of the
Court in November next.
In tbe caso of the United Btates vs. Selvas 1
Maro*.. and others, on the charge of fitting out
the Amjolitann a slaver, Mr. Owens counsel for
the defence, asked for a continuance until Friday
next, in consequence of tbo absence of an impor
tant witness. Thu request was granted.
The following hills were submitted to the Grand
Jury:
The Uulted Btates vs. Win. C. Corrie—impor
ting African negroes. True bill.
Thu United Btates vs. Win. Brailstord—hold
ing and abetting the holding of African Negroes.
No bill.
The Court adjourned until Friday, when the
case of the Augelila will be taken up.
Further Particulars of the lit. Nicholas Disaster
Immediately after the explosion she took lire
•nd burned to the water’s edge. Fortunately,
w were in sight of her with the Busquehana, uu
our way up, at tiieliouu of the accident, not .more
than two uiiies distant. Captain 0. 0. William
son immediately ordered tho men to the yawl to
thu relief of the sufferers, who wore seen floating
in tho river, and olinging to the ropes und rud
dor of the wreck. Ladies were scon dinging to
the burning wreck; men, cattle and hogs swim
ming in every direction.
James Wood, first oook, of Alleghany City,
Pa., wus naught between tbe wheel-house and
hull, and burned to death, in sight of the men,
who made every exertion to save him. Miss El
la Kennedy, of Brunswick, Mo., cousin of Mr.
(Dime, the clerk, was saved by fortunately catch
ing a ring holt iu the hull, uud holding to the
sumo until rescued Thore wore but seven ladies,
so far as ascertained, iu the ladies’ vabiu. six of
whom were lost.
Among the killed, not in the published list, is
fJuiuon J, Pillow, jr., son Jof General Pillow, of
Tennessee. Ho embarked on the Bt. Nicholas at
Memphis, to go to bis father's plantation, near
Helena, and au there is no account of his cseapo,
there is little doubt that his lilu wus lost.
At the time of Ui accident, Capt. McMullen,
Cnpt. dime, the clerk, And Mr. James Reid, the
pilot, were on watch, Oapt. McMullen fell below,
und his leg was caught in some timbers, and al
though clTorta were made to extricate bun, he
wo* burned to death, while hi* cries for help were
distinctly heard by those arouud him.
Tho light of the burning steamer was seen at
Memphis, although the disaster occurred nearly
70 luiiex below that city.
The CoagrcM.
Tho Pari* correspondent of the Morning Pott
of the 14th writes:
•‘The latest intelligence I get about the con
gress meeting comes to this; The great Powers
conclude that it would he advisable to gut th#
plenipotentiaries of the great Powers together
as soon as possible, and then talk about disarm
ing. Austria is expected to agree to this sugges
tion. M. MuHsimo d’Aieglio, charged with a
special mission to the governments of Franco and
England, will probably reach Paris to-morrow
morning, 110 will, no doubt, point out to the
great Powers the necessity of Piedmont remain
ing armed until the Congress is assured of the
good faith of Austria.”
Another article has been published by the
ost Deutii hr Poet, reiterating with unabated vio
lence the declaration that a Congress is now
impossible, and affirming that guaranties are re
quired from France more than from Austria.
The Dresden Journal of April 14th alleges its
acquaintance with the fact that, according to a
more recent counter-proposal of France, which
Is said to be also seconded iu other quarter.-, the
Congress will assemble ou the 23d instant, at
Carslruhe, and will commence operations by re
solving on a general disarming.
The Paye, of April 13, persists in stating that
tho CougruNs will assemble before the 31)11) inst.
The Pat, in soys that by proposing a general dis
armament by the Powers, Austria has rendered
the chances of war more remote, and has practi
cally denied that she herself maiutaiusan aggres
sive attitude; but tbe proposals to disarm gener
ally should lie understood to extend only to Aus
tria and Piuduioiit. Tho question of disarming
having originated with Austria, it follows that
Austria rhould U© th* first ,to solve it. Bo soon
a* she shall have recalled her armies from Italy,
Peluiuoat cannot do otherwise than follow her
example. France not having prepared any extra
ordinary arm aments, will not of course, have to
disarm.
The London Timet ’has received the following
telegraphic despatch from Yivuua :
“Vienna, April 14.—Austria hAs positively re
fused to become a parly to the Congress, unless it
is proceeded by a general uud simultaneous dis
armament. Tbo torugulug it perfectly authen
tic.”
A Railway Thai* on Finn.—An accident;
which might, have been attended with fearful con
sequence*, occurred to the express traiu which
ought to have arrived ut Liverpool at 8.20 last
night- Shortly after leaving Warrington the sur
rounding country wan illuminated. Above tbe
din of tho traiu aud the roar of the engiue were
heard the cries and shrieks of the passengers.
On dashed the engine—there were not any means
of eotcDiunivation with the guard or engineer—
and the roofs of tbe two carriages next to tho en
giue. aud all the luggege, were in a fierce flame.
Most providentially the engineer’ attention was
attracted by the brilliant light and tend cries, and
the engine was brought to a stand lust in time to
enable the passengers toeocene unhurt. The fla
ming carriage* were detached aud sout to a place
of safety, though it is believed that the upper parts
of them were totally destroyed. Buch an acci
dent as this brings the ncccsfity of oommuuica
lino hetwecu passengers, guard and engiuecr for
cibly before the public, and directors cannot too
soon establish a system which will secure passen
gers against the awtol posiliou thore iu the bur
ning coinages were in last uighL— Liver,>ool
Daily I\iet, of Wednesday.
A Hap#) lieu
Georg* Wilkin* Kendall, formerly editor of the
New Orleans Picayune, hut who for a number of
years past has lived upou hi* farm, near Braun
fels, Texas, writes thus glowingly to a friend in
Boston t
I have now about /fas thoueand sheep, and all
tine stock. 1 realised over seventy five per cent,
profit per annum on the investment since I have
beou here, which will do for hard times. Flocks
now in healthier and finer condition than ever.—
My good luck has now lasted three years without
intermission. I went to New Orleans last Christ
mas time, with my wife aud oldest girl; was gone
,IX *** quite long enough. I
wouldn Hire In a elty if you would give me one.
I am m the enjoyment of tha vary best health, aud
am uow- 10 years younger than I was 10 years
ago—-and twenty years gained in the life of n man
pa**ed the middle age is something w,. r th the
while. *•*•#•#
No such country as this tor children on the face
of Uio earth. It is never hot berr—never cold,
always pleasant. I have H set of good neighbors,
end shall seen hare the best kind of society
srvtt&dmt.
Expert eCffwjrtOk
Th* rrport of breadriitlT* frorotb* United Btates
to Great Britain and Ireland, from the I*t Sep
tember to tbe latest mail dan - from the shipping
ports, was H&JaH Ihf. floor, 4L.B#< bushel* wheat,
und 819. 4i2 bushels coat), against 784,378 bbK
flour, 3,468,87 b hßlhel# whoai* and 2,610,223
bushel* corn In the surne time teat year. To tbo
confluent of Europe the shipment* sine* Ist Sep
tecaber le*t ha*u been 44,266 bids, flour, $7,278
bushel* wheat ami 26,460 bushels corn.
Opposition ( animate.
Th* best policy tbe opposition can now adopt
is, to run Brown up ax their candidate end let the
democracy support him if they eho<>e. Then
they can havo a fair fight upon ail other ques
tion*. They could make a sort of general melee
of it, which would so bring thetu together as to
divide off much more equally next time. IV© do
uol cure anything about it ourself; we merely
throw out these suggeriions aud they may do
about it as they think proper, but we can ju*t tell
them now that, every man who is a candidate tor
any thing and is opposed to Brown, will find tho
State Road and the Bunk question inightly in hi*
way. We particularly recommend Clerks and
Sheriffs, who want to keep up old party distinc
tions merely befilie they have a majority in th*
county, to look ta this matter. — Corner Stone.
Wo observe that tbe American paper at King
gold has forestalled the suggestion of the Corner
Stone, end run up tbe name of Gov. Brown;
pledging itself for him whether nominated or not.
— Mikqh i.im) Journal and: Mcttrntjer,
Had omtrresff.
In firiug a salute at Fort Valley ou yesterday
morning, on thu arrival of the cars from Colum
bus with the Montgomery True Blues, by tbe
prematuro discharge of the cannon, Messrs. T.
Harvey and I'ostcll Mckny were seriouly if not
fatally Injured- -the face of one beiug badly burn
ed, and the arm of th* other boiog terribly shat
tered. Wo sincerely regret this aad >x curr*nee.
Journal dt- Sleeeemjer.
Harbour t Irrut Court.
Tho Bpring term of the Circuit Court tor this
county, commenced on Monday, tbo 26th ult.—
Last week was devoted entirely to the civil dock
ot., and a large number of cases were disposed of.
The litigated cases sued to the present term, have
all been continued by consent, it being quite cer
tain that they will not be reached. This week is
given to the Ktate docket, which is also very
heavy, including several capital offences. Not
withstanding the industry of the presiding Judge,
Hon. John Gill Shorter, who does all that can be
done compAtibla with the rights of litigants, to
clear the over-burdend dockets, a considerable
amount of business will at the close of the term,
be inevitatfly undisposed of. The news of tbe
small pox at Troy, caused some thing of m panic
on Friday, and a petition of a number of highly
rospcclabie citizens of Louisville was presented
to Judge Bhorter, praying ao adjournment of the
Court, but the general impression seeius to be
that the precautions used, to prevent ingress
from tho infected neighborhood, will make such
a course unnecessary.— Kufaula Spirit of the
South.
Tax Atlantic Tulkoapu.—‘We are reliably
Informed that negotiation* between English Gov
ernment, thu Atlantic Telegraph Company, and
New York, Newfoundland, and London Telegraph
Company, have reached a point which admits of
no doubt the government's gurantee of &per cent,
on six hundred thousand pounds capital being
accepted. In view of this fact, as we learn from
thu same reliable source, the Atlantic Compapy
are actively engaged in making tbe most thor
ough tests of the various kinds of cable adapted
to the Atlantic Hue, and will be prepared toonter
into thu necessury contracts at an curly day. Iu
tbe meantime, the Company huv** decided te ex
peud a sum not exceccding one hundred thousand
dollars to resuscitate the present cable, aud active
operations to ibis end will he commenced as soon
as tho weather will admit.
The heavy buttery til Mr. Henley, which arri
ved at Bt Johns, N. F., lute last fall, has not yet
been sont to the telegraph station at Trinity Buy,
owing to tbe tee, but will be iu pusitiou within
the next tow weeks or days
Tbe Atlnntio Company will not attempt to lay
the new cable until July of next year.
N. Y. Courier.
Buchanan and HawAMn.—"lie (Senator Sew
nrdj says the President of the United Btates wish
to exteud slavery. Sir, if I wauted a man te
benefit slavery I would tako thu Seuator from
New York, return bo came into thu Senate of the
United State*, I was in the other House, and
1 have been there and here ever since, aud be de
clared not only that ho would maintain opposi
tion to slavery wherever It existed, but he would
exclude it, from evt ry toot of ground over which
the flag of the republic floated. He haw been here
ten years, aud what las he done? Has he freed
u negro? Note single one, uuless he has doue it
clandestinely. He hoc not done it by law. He
has not given liberty to a single human being
unions he stole him. 1 suppose he did not do that
—but that is the only way he ecu hi do it. There
was no law by which he could do it, not on*.—
Has he excluded slavely from oil© foot of territo
ry by law where it could rightly go? Not au inch
* * * Ido not tor him upon that
question, 110 may go und tell foolish old men
uud spinsters and old maids iu Now York that he
has doue a thriving business in freeing negroes,
but he has uover freed one. lie has never ranc
tiflodouo aero of land to liberty— not an inch
end he never will. These are not tho people to
do It." —Senator Ttwmhe.
Jenny Lind is advertised to give a series
of concerts iu England. It is said (hat thu has
lost her fortune, and ha* wet about making anoth
er. Bhe has a Goldsmith for a husband ; it will
be, therefore, an easy matter. Bhe has. 100, the
ring of tbe true metal, and he 1* the mettle itself,
so beat away.
it is stated that De Riviere, the “gallant Zou
ave,” who played such mischief witli the Blount
family of Mobile, is still in Now York, where ho
“did” an army oolonel out of quite a sum the oth
er day, aud give him a letter of introduction to
Mrs. Blouut and bur daughter, whom he address
ed us “the Countess Emily Arnoux de Riviere.”
A Dr hi..—The Brighton (England) Examiner,
says: The following cemtuumention, addressed
to us some days ago, is vouched tor by the name
and address of the goutieman who sent it,
“A duel was fought tn the Downs uer Heighten,
yusterduy morning, between a young American
gentleman (for tho past year resident in Brigh
ton) and a Russian officer, lately attache in tbu
Legation at Washington. Tb© ’result may inter
est one or two of your readers who were present,
when tho challenge— sent by tho former—was
provoked. After one Ineffectual fire, he was
shot in the pistol band, wheu the •econds inter
fered by the opposite party and admitted.
Victimised.—A Broker, in New York, has
been victimised singularly by a swindler, who
obt wined from him $3,000 tor n a bag of bras* filings,
painted off by sleightkof-haud tor gold. The per
son who sold it to him did it in a lager ber sa
loon, under pretence of privacy being requisite,
because th* gold had been won at a gambling ta
ble. A rogue, who whs in the secret, put on a
policeman’s star, and blackmailed the broker as
he was carrying tho hog to hi* office out ot S6OO,
by alleging that the gold was stolen. Tbe police
afterwards detected tbe enure gang concerned in
the affair, ami arrested them. They implicated
a re>|a>ctable broker as the principal.
(lay (mini) Resolutions
Foot Gaines, May 3rd 1869.
At a meeting of a portion of the Democratic pat -
ty of Clay County, on motion Hon. D M Bruner
was called to the Chair aud B A McLendon Esq.,
was requested to act as Secretary.
Ou rnoliou the following gentlemen were ap
pointed by the Chair to devise a course tor the
actiou of tb* meuting namely ; Col SL llauks,
Col H J F Grist, M A Bruuer and Dr. L Paul
lin.
The Committee after due consideration report
ed through their Cbairmau the following resolu
tions, which wore unanimously adopted.
Resolved I. That Gov Joseph E Brown by his
uuwavcriug aud uucompromising devotion to the
interests of the people of this State deserves tho
©otnureudiitioa of all good and true chitons and
we cordially recommend his renomination.
Resolved 2. That the able, dignified and bold
career of tbe lion M J Crawford, in the defence
f the Constitution, of Southern honor, of
Southern Rights aud of our interest, enti
ties him, to the respect aud support oi every
voter, throughout the second Congressional Dis
trict.
Resolved 3. That tbe course of non. AUVed
Iverson l uitedßtatesßenutor meets our approval
and we unanimously recommend his reuomina
tiou.
Resolved 4. That Col J II Pitman, J C Well*
Ksq., Col F T TeuuelL Col It J F Grist and Col 6
L Hanks be appointed Delegates to the Guberna
torial Convention, with liberty to fill vacancies;
And Dr W J Johnson lion D M Bruner, Dr Lew
is Puuiliu, C N Johnson aud Hon Geo B Ward
low are appointed Delegates to the Congressional,
Convention with sane powers.
Resolved 4. That we the Democratic party do
all use our powers, to harmonise the parti©* in tbe
Btat*: so that Georgia may preaent a united freut
Xlnst tbe spirit of Northern aggression.
solved 6. That these proceedings be published
in the Columbus Timee
On motion the meeting adjourned eiae die.
b. a. mcclkndon,
Secretary.
Cutbbert is tbe place preferred by tb* De
moeraey es Clay as the plate for hcldigg tbe
iMfrcffteaei C eaves Uea.
mmßii, mati'bbay, may t. hm
Military la Macon.
Four Military corps are now encamped at Ma
con. The Montgomery True Blues, Capt. Lomax,
Baldwin Blues, Capt. Doles, Macon Volunteers,
Captain Smith and Floyd Rifles, Captain Harde
man. _
Never was the citizen aoldiury morn honored
than sre these by th* citixeax and good people of
| Macon.
On tbe evening of the 4th inst., a grand pie-nlc
came off, given by th* Ladies, which was truly
imposing in point of brilliancy and dlspluy.—
Bright fires illuminated tbe grounds, sweet mush
toll upon the ear, gay forms promenaded thu
walks, golden buttons glittered in the dance, sky
rockets played in tb© Heavens. The table was
worthy the taste of tbe Ladies who arranged it.—
On the 6th inst., various manoeuvres were per
formed by the corps composing tbe Battalion in a
manner worthy the voteran soldier—at one time
under tbe command of Capt. Lomax, another
Capt. Doles, and thus alternating.
Th# Bibb Cavalry gave a sumptuous dinner on
tb# 6th. Many toasts were drank and mauy fine
speeches mode.
On yesterday, themilitaj yuests were treated
with a dinner in the respective armories of tbe
Volunteerx and Rifles. Tho Battalion, also, as
sembled around the festive board of the True
Blues,wbo are noted for the manner they dispense
their hospitality. Vrucs, tbe gift of the hosts,
were <-on tended for by tho Baldwin Blues and
Montgomery Blues respectively. Their targets
were well riddled.
The guests left Macm last ’night tor their
homes. They won much eclat by their fine roa
n-cuvrelng and rigid military discipline.Eipecia!
ly was the drill,ng of the True Blues, under Lieut.
Andrews, on the evening of the 6th, the admira
tion of all military men.
The Macon Volunteers, Capt. Smith, and Floyd
Rifles, Capt. Hardeman, are entitled to tbe proud
distinction they enjoy, as fine drilled oorp*.
Tb* Bibb Cavalry, under the command of Lieut
Ross, presented an imposing appearance on pa
rade.
The hospitality extended to the Military corps
by Macon is worthy the reputation of its citixens.
It was not <N>nlined to tbe Military organizations,
but the City Council subscribed S6OO and the La
dies contributed with their means, taste and pres
ent to the pleasure of th# guests. Well done
Macon!
War F< rhaps. and Perhaps Net.
“If they intend te fight, why don’t they go at
it,” is a question which i, doubtless, suggested to
every body whohA* watched closely tbe progress
of the Continent ml war question, as we have
learned it through the telegraph. By one arrival
it is bruited that tbe crisis has certainly come;
large bodies of Austrian troops are on the march,
aud, about tbe end of the period whLdi we had
calculated it wonid take the Austrians to eat up
all th* Sardine*, there comes another
and, prosto, affairs have assumed a more pacific
appearance. Thu* we go on alternating between
hopes of peace and war panics, to tb* merriment
of the initiated, and to the advantage of nobody
but the English, cotton Manufacturers and Bp*u
ulator. W# begin to believe that these ru
mors are manufactured to their ordor and solely
for their interest.
congressional Convention.
Tbe Congressional Convention tor this district
will meet, in Cutbbert the 14th July. Most of th#
counties wfi believe have appointed delegates, and
many of them in thoir primary meetings have ©x
pressed a preference for the present incumbent,
tbe Hon. Martin J, Crawford
The probabilities are our Pepubliean friend will
be*di*appointed in his anticipations of m huuilv
quarrel among the democracy. If there is an y
objcctieu to Mr Crawford, wo are not aware of it.
It is true, we have many worthy men, whose
names have Wen suggested and whose particular
friends would like to see them honored; bnt as to
any serious trouble about a nominoc in this dis
trict, it is all imaginary. Non# of those mention
ed will feel aggrieved, should Mr Crawford or
any other competitor be nominated.
If the Democracy be beaten in this district, tor
Congress, they have less intelligeuce .than we
have given them credit for, ores great a love tor
spoils a* their enemies charge upon thorn. If
they are to be divided into hostile factions, forth©
•ake of personal ambition, then their detest will
be due to their corruption ; ifthey are to W betray
ed into a desertion of their party by the hypocrit
ical denunciations of the opposition, then they
will evince a want of intelligence equal to th*
wishes of th# enemy.— South Weetem Newe.
Our Cotemporary is right in denying that there
will be any quarrel among th* Democracy in the
approaching Congressional Convention. No ground
for discord exists, and, though Democrats are not
always so submissive aud peaceable as they might
be, yet they are rarely ever so full of flight, as to
©rear© an occasion for the purpose of displaying ‘
their rebellious propensities. From the expres
sions of satisfaction with the Congressional career
of th# present able incumbent of the represents
tiro office, from this District, which have been en
thusiastically given by a large majority of Demo
cratic JJCounty meetings. feWre cannot be the
shadow of a doubt that th* Hon. Martin J. Craw
ford, is the people’s choice for Standard Bearer, in
the next Congressional race. In non# ot these
meetings bos a word of condemnation of his con
duct been whispered; in nearly all, it has beeu
wsrtuly endorsed and approved, and, in conse
quence thereof, the delegates instructed to vote
his re nomination. That tbo Convention will
give effect to this umnistakable preference of the
Democracy of tbe District, we shall not permit
ourselves to question.
figrtraituai (ullcgr
Mr. D. Brad well, in the last number of tho
Bainbruige Aryu* propose* to the planters of
Georgia to be one of live hundred Kubx-ribers or
Stockholders, each to subscribe on* thousand dol
lars. to moke an aggregate of half a million of
dollars, for th# )>*nnan*nt eatablishment of an
Agricultural College in this State. Th# enterprise
Is a good sue, though we are not very sanguine of
it* suocess. It is true, as Mr. Bradwell states,
that “there are thousands of planters in our Btat*
who cau give a thousand dollars tor this enter
prise and never feel it” but, the number of those
public spirited individual* who will do it, we im
ngiao, may very readily be expressed b> i aits. Col
ton and negnwt are too high and the people are
too riek to be giving away anything.
Neanrtal Brfkied
A prowineul druggist of Cincinnati, Mr. E. 8.
Wayne, pronounce* the assertion so widely made,
that strychnia is used in the distillation of whis
key, to be “without a ray of truth.” lie says :
“Strychnia can b* of no possible use to tbe
distiller, it will nqj aid him iu the fermentation o|‘
his mash, nor can be from the clemeuts of tbe
substance produce alcohol, aud be of any practi
cal benefit to him, it must be in one or the other of
the ways meulioued.”
Mr. W. presumes distillers are satisfied with
the potency of their beverages. Red Eye and Rifle
whiskey (said to kill at forty yards,) without the
aid of st rychnia.
Hbvhusex or the Jvakkx Governeext.—
The N. O, Picayune of the 26th ult, says:
“We are informed by gentlemen direct from
Vara Crus that the Juares Government do not
despair under their recent reverses at tbocapital,
but continue still to keep up good courage. And
this is evinced by tbe official journal, of which we
h\e full files. They “hope” to conquer yet.—
As to Mr. MrLenc, be was in conference with the
Cabinet when tho steamer left. The news of tho
reverses at tbe capital, indeed, reached Vera Crus
but a short time before, aud be had no time to take
any action on the matter, if he was called upon
to take any at all. more to than to keep hituself
and the Government advised of whatever was
transpiring. The Minister and his suite, were
well.”
The N. 0. Delta thinks tbe time has come
when the U. 8. government must be prepared to
render th* Juares Government “more effective
service than it ran derive from moral support and
countenance,” that, in short, we should intervene
by deed* for its preservation; and not only this,
but that tbo late outrages of the Miramou admin,
istration call tor immediate redress.
Iwpß.emiio Outbreak in Hrnoaht*— The
Galette de Cologne and Le Telegraph, of Bras
eels, both contain alarming statements as to an
impending outbreak in Hungary. Tbe removal
of troops from Gallicia has setjth# sdav# popula
tion of that province, in a ferment, which Rus
sian agents are accused of originating, though
spontaneous combustion is not wonderful there*
m the Kaeeaem.of Taroew ad the WAtUct es
the Archdnehees Sophia in IS4I are not forgotten,
Italian regiments, the only troops now left, are
scarcely to be depended on during the war,
and Kaiser Fran* Joseph is playing a <hwperai#
game by drafting adl hi* available bayonets into
Italy.
[for the timkn ]
Mr. Thee J. Judge** Utter.
Mteere. JKditore.—Ai an humble Democratic
voter of the 3d District In Alabama, I feel it to
be my duty to thank you for your brief, but able
and consistent review of Mr. Judge's letter.
I regret tbo existence of the party of which
Mr. Judge is tbe standard bearer, not because I
want Gotvfi'lence in the intelligence and patriotism
of the masses in onr district, but for the simple
reason that lie and his party have no fixed or cer
tain principles to control their action, and be
cance by skillful and adroit shifting and manoeu
vreiug.tbey are calculated to battle qptirely upon
••Hsafton principles. I say they have noyixedor
certain principles, end the history ot the party,
from its foundation up to the present time, clear
ly sustains tb# charge. When its Gabriel soun
ded Us existence, it was a party controlled and
prompted in sccresy—its members, to say tbe
least of it, were pledged to obey the edicts of
rulers; religioue bigotry and proscription, backed
by plug ujliei, was an important element iu its
exittteoee; but wbeu popular *entiment at tb#
South rose in all its power and suhdued it, Con
ventions were held andsecrusy and religious pro
scription were repudiated. Thus by their owa
act they repudiated their first principles! Their
first eeneation failed,and the cry of “Let Ameri
cans rule America,” with all its charms, could
not rally them tor a united second fight.
Finding that th* people did not sustain them,
they met at Montgomery and in solemn conven
tion resolve<l to accept th* fighting plank of the
Georgia Plattoam, (Mr. kludge I think was a
member of th* Convention) and to impress upon
tbe minds of the people their mneerity, they pledg
ed themselves “one to*the other” not to affiliate
with any party that refused to do the same.—
How did this promise operate? In a short time
an unexpected convention assembled in Philadel
phia and nominated Mr. Fillmore with the cele
brated “paroroount” plank in their platform.—
The Alabama Know Nothings grew perfectly
hostile, and even after Mr. Fillmore’s letter es
acceptaucewa* received, tbe Montgomery Mail
insisted that the letter was a forgery-*- or some
thing to that effect. Thus matters worked for a
time, but ‘the oil and tbe water would mix,
and tbe Alabama Know Nothings, with Mr.
Judge, swallowed Mr. Fillmore, Philadelphia
Platform and all. Thus did they ’repudiate their
own solemn declarations and pledges ‘
Is this all ? No, their policies are as numerous
as tbeir voters, and they have signally failed to
accomplish anything except their own downfall.
At one time they had a major ay in the Congress
of the United Btates—the lower house—and with
all their power and devotion to principle there
woe no signal effort to exemplify th* virtues con
tained in their principles.
But bow does Mr. Judge stand upon some other
questions of public policy. He repudiates in
ternal improvements by the general government
—though tbe advocacy of such measures consti
tuted a largo share of the vitality es the old whig
party. I do not assert that Mr. Judge was a whig,
but such is my impression. If then lam correct
in tbe premises he repudiates bis “first love."—
W ben in the Alabama Legislature his vote* were
recorded on the side of State-aid to rail roads,
but when be wax a candidate two years ago he
retracted bis State aid votes in a letter, or at least
he retracted what he could not explaiu away.—
Hooper, though bis warm friend and bed-fellow
seems to hanker considerably after state-aid eUu
be would not puff a democrat in Georgia.who pays
thirty-thousand dollars per month—the nett pre
coeds of a rail road—into the State Treasury. At
any rate this District is opposed te State-aid, and
before Mr. Judge rau tor Uougress he wax called
a State aid man, —now be is opposed to State-aid,
but eays Congress bos netbing to do with rail -
roads in Alabama, and of course he could do
nothing for State-aid if he was in Congrese.
But Meears. Editors. I have already taken up
more apace than your readers will appreciate. I
am satisfied that the old “iron-ribbed” democra
cy of tha third ♦ill fire a tremenduous gun lot
true democracy iff August.
... RUSSELL
link Xrws
St. Lot*in, May 2.
The Salt Lake correspondent of th# Republi
can, under date of the 6tb ultimo, say* that tbe
excitement there has somewhat abated and that
this is attributed in part to the knowledge the
Mormons now have of the practical working of the
Jury law, passed by the late Legislature, it being
a complete bar to tbe punishment of any crime
committed by the Mormons. Under this law the
clerks of the Mormon County Courts select tbe
grand aud petit juries of th# Federal Courts, aud
such restrictions are imposed as disqualify overy
Gentile in the Territory. Tbe rupture between tbe
Judiciary and Executive is stated to be open and
irreconcilable, unless the Governor yields, which
he will not do; and if the Administration moves
in tbe matter detrimental to the Judges, they will
resign and publish a manifesto disclosing darker
and bloodier scenes than any heretofore exposed.
Judge Cradlebaugh has adjourned tbe Court at
Provo, being unable to accomplish anything.—
Brigham Young delivered a temperate discourse
in tb* Tabernacle on the 7th.
From the Montgomery Confederation.
Letter from Ron W M. Milliard.
Clayton, Ala., April 30th, 1869.
001. P. Sum ford:
My Dear Sir—But for professional engage
ments, which have called me from home for
weeks past, and which still prevent my return, I
should have replied promptly to your invitation
addressed t* mu through the “Signal,” to luaite
known my views a to the great political ques
tions which are at this time so warmly discussed,
aud now i write to assure you of my apprecia
tion of the generosity and magnanimity of your
course in vindicating my position from miscon
ception iu soma instances, snd misrepresentation
in others.
You are quite right in the statement which you
have made iu th* article feferred to, of my po
litical sentiments. Educated iu th* strictest
school of Southern Rights, 1 have neves swerved
trom the faith which 1 embraced in my earlier
yews; but everywhere and under alt cirtEimstau
ee*. I have clung to it, with uncalculating contt -
dei.ce.aud with a firm persuasion that the govern
ment can be conducted upon uo other theory ihau
that which thu statesmen who maintain that doc
trine seek to enforce.
At every |>criod of our existence, since this
complex go vertuvni was organised, this has beuu
true, but it is a truth more than ever to be insist
ed ou, now that our population, our wealth, and
our power have so greatly increased, aud the im
portance of tbe general government has grown
te such an ooormons extent.
I (bank you, then, for representing my opin
ion* to be what they really are; and 1 shall adopt
your own language, rather then enter upon an
elaborate statement of my views and position:—
“Utterly repudiating old togyiem—breathing tbs
m ten seat State Rights seutimeats—burning with
love for bis native South—with au ©aruest pur
pose to live or die for bis people— wishing tomake
an honest effort to ear* our rights in the Cuiou—
and determined to terer the I’mion rather than
surrender our rights.” This is what you ascribe
to me, and I heartily adopt every line and every
sentiment.
Now, sir, you ask “if he will become a candi
date?”
1 have this to say, and I say It with perfect
frankness. Uuder no circumstances would I
consent to become a candidate, unless culled out
by tbe great body of those with whom I am as
•octoted in politics, to represen* them in the diffi
cult, perilous, and doubtful canvass which is
opening before us; aud 1 sbould then yield to tb©
call, not because the nomination was tendered as
a boon, but because it cam* from a party engag
ed in the noble task of upholding the rights of
the South, in the face of her enemies, and at the
same time of striving to put the government one#
more upon the right track, in th* hope of preserv
iug this great confederacy—preserving it not by
oompromtsiug right*, or surrendering principles,
but by baldly demanding that the government
shall be administered in th* very spirit of the
Coustituißm; and fueling that this great party is
entitled to my services whenever 1 can contribute
anything towards accomplishing its objects.
I protest against being considered an aspirant
for a seat in Congress. lam nnr, nor will I be;
neither tbe nomination nor the election could
confer any distinction upon me; but I should not
shrink from the position on account of its labors
or it* perils.
Os course I am not insensible to the amults
which are made upon my position; they do not
•nd caanot more me, ungenerous and unjust as
ttyut. I can *fler4 to diucffurd the?; u&d,
so far, I have forborne to write a line in my vin
dication. All that I ask is, that my opinions
may not be misrepresented. Let .the distinctions
of the party be conferred upon *.ny one within its
limits; ail that I ask is that my position may be
understood.
Allow me to say, that sineo * your article ap
peared, I observe that the Tuskegeo Democrat
has put the name of David Clopton, Esq. at the
bead of its as a candidate for Congress,
and as the paper it> published in thu town where
Mr. Clopton resides, I infer that his friends have
re axon to believe that he may yet be prevailed ou
to yield to their wishea; end Ido not hesitate to
say that if he will consent to accept k th# nomina
tion. my name shall not go before tbe Convention
about to assemble in Auburn. Regarding him
not only as a personal but polittcfl friend, and
having tbe highest confidence in his integrity,
I should gladly contribute wbat I coaid to secure
his election.
You and I, my dear sir, I trust, will long con
tinue to do justice to each other—living above
jealousies and rivalries—contending for the rights
of our section, and, seeking to revive the spirit of
constitutional liberty throughout our extended
country. Upon one point I think we shall agree:
henceforth Ut there be no more eoMpromieee. —
The South must assume the proudest attitude,and
demand all her rights; and if she cannot main
tain them In the Union, she will assert them for
herself, upon her owu soil, and rally her sons to
declare their in dependence, and establish anew
government for themselves.
Very truly your friend
and obedient servant,
11. W HILLIARD.
Marlon fount) HesolaUoa*
The Democracy of Marion County recently
met in Convention at Buena Vista for the pur
pote of appointing Delegates to the Democratic
Gubernatorial and Coagre*ioual Conventions.—
Tbe meeting was addre.>Mxi by Dr. Forbes and
C R Wiggins Esq., each of whom spoke happily
and ably in defenoe of Democratic principles, after
which the following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved 1. V hide we object to some features
in tb* administration of Mr. Buchanan as Presi
dent, yet we consider that slight differences must
exist in all parties or bodies consisting of numer
ous individuals and on the whole w* commend
the adminietration of President Buchanan as able
and efficient.
Resolved 2. That the course and conduct of
Martin J. Crawford onr representative iu Con
gress is oalculated to insure the approbation of all
men of all parties and de most unequivocally
meet the approbation of the democracy of Mari
on and we cordially recommend his reacmiina
lion.
Resolved 3. That Gov. Jos E Brown has con
ducted tbe affairs of the State in a mauner high
ly honorable to himself aud satisfactory to the
people, aud while we earnestly desire his renom
ination, yet we will not tramel our representa
tives in the Gubernatorial Convention by giving
them any instructions only ao far us the expres
sion of this desire may amount thereto.
Reoolv#s 4. That we regret to see opposition
raised to the re-election of our able and distin
guished Senator Alfred Iverson. Asa .Statesman
he is able; as a member of Congress diliigent,
and as a geutlumau affable and obliging. We
sincerely desire bis re-election snd while we ad
mit that others whose names have hewn mention
ed in connection witjp the office of Senator are
able and efficient, yet w© feel that Senator Iver
son is adequate to etory emergency, and by his
tearless course in the last Cougrei* deserve a a re
election.
Resolved 6. We reeomoiund that Joel F Ruth
in, Tbaddeu* Oliver, E C Butt, Martin L Riviw,
Win M Drone and Moses P Hollis be appointed
delegates to the Gubernatorial Convention.
Revolved 6. We recommend that Thomas Wall,
Thomas Mathis, K W Miller, Jacob A Clements
and H K Lamb be appointed delegate.- te the
Congressional Convention.
Resolved 7. That each member in the above
appointed delegations be empowered to appoint
alternate.
Ke'<lved 8. That thete proceedings be publish
ed in the Empire State, Columbus Times, (South-
Western New* and Lumpkin Palladium
* ELDRIDGE E. BUTT,
Chairman.
M \RTIN E. BIVIN, Suc’y.
(Correspondence of th© Charleston Courier.)
lot ion Is tubs
• Havana; April 26.
The most important subject to which I have to
request the attention of the readers of the Cour
ier at this tune, is tbe great effort that is being
made to render Cuba a cotton-producing island.
Planters in almost every section of our isle, have
been led to devote attention to the cultivation of
cotton,by the promises of aid—should it be requir
ed—of foreign (English j capital; and tbe gov
ernment has decreed that the Joint Btock Cotton
growing Company shall be allowed to import the
gins and other machinery requisite for preparing
cotton for market, free of all duty. A planter,
whose estate is within four leagues of this city,
having bad tho requisite seed presented to him,
has recently planted a fluid of seven hundred
acres of cotton, which the Joint Stock Company
will purchase as it is gathered,--gin, prea* and
send it to the British markets. Thus, os I have
previously noticed, tha cotton-producing bust**
of th* Union must be on aal vice, for, os certain
as I now Write, Cuba, within three years, will es
port cotton to a considerable extent to tha British
and other European markets
Cotton cultivation is stated to be peculiarly
suited to the natures of the “Asiatics * (coolie#)
imported into this Island, of whom by tbe way
there have beeu 460 imported under the French
flag from Macao via. tbs Cap* of Good Hope,
since I last had this pleasure.
Democratic Meeting la Mares rouatf.
Pursuant to previous notice, a respectable
number of the Democrats of Macon county, aa
semhlad at tbe Court House, in Oglethorpe, when
on motion of Dr E F CoUey, John A. Hunter.
Esq. was called to the Cbair, and John M. Grier
requested to act as (Secretary.
On motion of Dr. Colrey, a committee of five
consisting of Dr B L Colts?, E T Pnead, G W
Fish, R li English and JT. Carson, Ksqr*. was
appointed by the Cbair to report business for tbe
meeting, and the names of suitable delegates, to
represent this county, in tbe Gubernatorial Con
vention, to be held in Milledgevil!*, in June next.
And also Delegates to the Congressional Con
vention to be held in Cutbbert.
The Committee, after retiring a short time, re
ported, through tbeir Chairman, the following
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That we cordially approve the poli
cy, and admiuistraLiou of his excellency Joseph
Browu, and that the wise, fearless, and faithful
discharge of tbe duties of bis high position has
entitled him not only to the conuuued confidence
and approval, but also to th* ©utbusiastic sup
port of tbe people of Georgia. Aud further, that
the delegates appointed by this meeting, bs in
structed to ust oil honorable mean* to secure his
renominatinn.
Resolved, That tb* Congressional career of
the Hon. Miyrtin J.Crawfonl, in its wisdom and
.statesmanship, has proven him In every manner,
entitledto tbe confidence and approbation which
has been unwaveringly bestowed upou him by
au admiring constituency.
Resolved, That in the person of the Hon. Al
fred Iverson, w* recognise a wise, prudent and
patriotic statesman, that his unwamring support
snd pretc*:i©n of all those principles so highly
cherished by every son of tbe South, strenuously
entitles him to our continued confidence, and we
deeply regret the efforts which are being made to
displace him.
Resdvrd, That thefoltowiog gentlemen be ap
pointed delegates to tbe Gubernatorial and Con
gressional Conventions, vis:
To tbe Gubewiatorial Convention: Hon Samuel
Hall, Judge 8 Hill, J T Carson. J A Huuter, Dr
8 M Prothro, and Dr B F Newsom.
And to the Congressional Convention, Col. G.
W Fish, Dr. K F Colscy. W B Hill, W J Howe,
W Nixon, and W W Hill, Esqs.
Resolved, That each delegate appointed to th*
Gubernatorial and Coogreesioual Conventions, be
aathoriied (incase of his inability to attend) to
appoint an alternate.
On motion:
Resolved, That tbe Secretary fernisb the
Georgia Telegraph, State Press and Columbus
Time* each with a cflpy of th* proceedings of this
meeting, with a request to publish the same. And
that all other Democratic papers in th* second
Congressional District be requested ts copy.
On motion th* mestiugadjourned
JNO. A. HUNTER, Ch’n.
John M. Greek. Secretary.
Direct Taxation
Gen. Bethun© addressed a large portion of our
cititensin tbs Court House, in this place, on W*].
nesday lost, on his Ikrorite theme, “Direct Taxa
tion.” We board only a portion of his addreas.
His positions were, that direct taxation, was th*
only just ami equitable mods of raising money
for the support of rovernmeat, would curtail ex
penditures, an enable those who produce th# great
staple of tb* South to obtain more for it, than
they otherwise would be ensiled to do. Tb# Gen
eral, was listened to with much attention, and ar
gued his points with ingenuity. The subject of
uxatiou is one of much importance. No mods
can be devised free from difficulties. Ws may, at
wßMfutttf* time, antic* tutycct faUy.—
ttumws, mwvai, mi ,a.
Third Wednesday in June.
This is the day, and MUlsdgsvills the place,
agreed upon by the Democratic Executive Com
mittee, for tho meeting of the next Democratic
State Convention. ts.
Opposition Convention
It is yet a matter of donbt whether the opposi
tion will present a candidate for Governor. They
plainly see that it will diminish their present force
and sacrifice some of their best men, without a
hope of success. Gov. Brown defeated Mr. Hill,
by 10,000 majority, when he was comparatively
unknown. Now that he has given pretty general
satisfaction, the majority will be much,lnrgsr.—
Policy would ouggeet that we force the opposition
into a struggle with a view of carrying the elec
tion in some doubtful counties. We prefer, how
ever, peace and will tako the defensive.
The Macon Journal and Meeeenqer (Am) is op
posed tu running an opposition Candidate. It
says that the “American paper at Ringgold, has
forestalled tbe suggestion of the Comer Stone aod
run up the name of Gov. Brown ; pledging itself
for bim, whether nominated or not.” Tbe Sump
ter Republican, in its issue of fith, favors the re
election of Gov. Brown. It says:
“We have no issue to make with him, aud it
were almost factious to oppose him. Nor would
it be politic. Gov. Brown's store official inte
grity has endeared him to the people, and his
succesful management of tho State Road box
made bim thousands of friends. As long as he
pays in $36,000 per month from that source, it
were vain to oppose bis election. To attempt it
would be to route our force* on every part of the
field. Yea, it were worse than folly, to sacrifice
the advantages we now have, against tbe Impo
sition party, and waste our strength in a needless
contest with sud an antagonist. Yet we would
not counsel to “let the election go by default"—
That wre to cry “quarter,” in the very begin
uig of tbe fight—a mere confession of weakness.
Rather Ut the Convention endorse and support
Gov. Brown. Let it say to tbe people “we ac
quiesce in the re-election of Jo*. E. Brown, not
because we dare not oppose it, but because we ap
prove his administrsoion.”
Reduction es the leglaiatnrt.
There is quite a unanimity of sentiment in
tbe press of Georgia, as to the policy and uocessi
ty of a reduction of tbe number of Seaatois in the
Legislature. An effort was made at the last see
sion to effect this object, but without suecess.—
Every county has now a Senator, and this branch
of the General Assembly is too large to act as a
check upon th House of Representatives. The
people should turn theur attention to this matter.
There are now one An nJrceland thirty two coun
ties and, consequently, the same number of Sen
tors. Aside from the expense, aud went of room
in the Capitol to hold so large an asaembly of
men, ills deleterious to the public intervuU and
general welfare of the State. There are many
considerations which might be urged in advocacy
of a reduction, which will be argued at the proper
tune to draw attention to this great subject. It is
a matter of doubt, whether the Senate will ever
effect a change without positive instructions from
tbe peoplo. It will require a change in thu Con
stitution and hence a two-thirds vote. A conven
tion would accomplish this object, but it would
b* best te resort to it only as a last extremity.-
In th* meantime Tet the question be discussed,
aud lot the public mind seise hold of it and pre
par* the member* of tb* uext Legislature to vote
iu accordance with the wishes of the people.
Judgr filddoo
Tbe Lumpkin Palladium says:—We do not be
lieve that there ever eras a more conscientious
Judge than lion. David Kiddoo. His errors, if
any there were, ‘ever leaned to virtue's side.—
A liable, polite, respectful, courteous, and as in
dulgent as he could possibly be, his administration
will be always remembered by the people of the
Pataula Circuit, and we know that he carries
with huu into retirement the best wishes of bis
constituents. His official [career, now drawing to
ariose, will ever prove bis brightest eulogy.
taaatennty Resolutions Ron Jas Gardner.
At a late meeting of the Democracy of Case
County, anti-Brown delegates were appointed by
a rote of one hundred and seventeen to a vote of
ou# hundred and three. Th# following resolu
tion was then passed by a vote of fifty-two to for
ty eight: to-wit:
Resolved, That the Democratic party of Cass
countv present th# name of Jam. Garonsk to
their brethren throughout th© .State, and earnest
ly urge them, that for the sake of harmony, and
a* they value prmciples more than men, to make
him our standard bearer in th# next Gubernato
rial contest.
P. W. Alexander Key
Th# Upton Pilot copies a complimentary arti
cle from the American Union in relation to the
candidacy of the above named gentleman for Con
gress in the 3d District and “endorses his merits
aud qualifications.” Mr. Alexander was former
ly the able Editor of the Savannah Republican
and a very courteous, but rigorous opponent of tbe
Democratic party and its principles. He canvass
ed a portion of Mr. Tripp#' District during the
lost canvass in advocacy of the principles of tbe
American party.
kiriling-Fugitive (Have Case la ttfcle
Zaxksville, Ohio, May J, 1869.
A fugitive slave, earned Jackson, of Clarksburg,
Virginia, was arrested here last night and taken
before Judge Marsh, wbo. this morning, decided
that the prisoner was illegally held, and discharg
ed him. Immediately after bis discharge he was
re-arrested, put in irons, and driven to tbe depot
for the purpose of taking him to Wheeling. A
desperate effort was made by the negro#* to res
cue him, and during tbe excitement, clubs and
pistols were freely used, and several persons were
badly injured. Tbe attempt at rescue proved un
successful. Meanwhile a writ was served on the
Marshal, commanding him to bring tbe prisoner
before th# Court. This point has not yet been
settled. Thoeaciteiaent ia regard to the matter
still continue* very great.
The National Typographical 4'Mnrenllnn.*" 11 “*
Boston, May 4. 1869.
At the session to-day of th* National Typo
graphical Convention, an amendment to tho gen
eral laws, striking out the provision requiring
live years’ service to render apprentices eligible
to membership in Unions, was laid on th* table.—
The report of tbe Kxooutive Committee, with ac
companying documents, relative to memoriali
sing Congress for a Printcre* Bureau at Washing
ton, was alsu tabled, with the understanding that
it i*Eot to be taken up again.
From Washington.
Corrcepondeuce of the Journal of Commerce.
Washington, May S.
Th* official statement just prepared for publica
tion, shows that Congress, at tbe last session, ap
propriated for legislative executive, civil and
miscellaneous purpose* nearly $11,000,000; for the
diplomatic and consular service, $1,048,000; for
the Indian Department, Revolutionary, Invalid
and other pensions, upward of *3,2*0,000; for
Army, fortifications and th* Military Academy,
116,249,000; for tbe naval servioe, $10,327,000,
and for the ocean mail steam service, *341.229
making a total of *41,387,99, an addition to th*
above abeut $7,000,000 should be added for inde
finite appropriations and to carry out tbe provis
ions of pre-existing laws, Including the collection
of revenue from tb# custom*.
receipts into the Treasury for tho quarter
ending April 1 were nearly *22,600,009, including
upwards of $13,000,000 from th* customs, and
between *8,000,000, and *9,000,000 from th* loan
of 1868. The expenditure* for the same period
were nearly 118,000,000, including *3,000,000
in payment of the Treasury notes issued under
the act of December, 1867.
The steamers Fulton and Water Witch have
been ordered to Norfolk for repairs. It is un
derstood their crews are to be retained for further
and immediate service.
General Jerez, the Niearguan Minister, will re
turn home in the steamer of the 6th of June,
whatever may be the determination of onr govern
ment regarding the pending treaty.
Th# health of General Cass eoatinnee to im
prove, aod It ia thought he will be able to resume
hit 4>tiM >4 tht Sum L'rpvtatnt ia Oj ot
twt
.A Turner* es sympathy to tbe relatives of
Cma*. P. Wokntjm, who was drowned in Flint riv
er. In the full bloom of manhond be passed sud
denly away, through the deep waters, from lift' a
chequered scenes.
In buoyant life to home returning.
With youthful vigor each nerve wasfitrained,
The river's dreaded danger spurning,
His noble spirit fear disdained.
But life's young bark was wrecked, alas !
On the hidden shoals before him,
And bis manly form was stilled in death,
As the waters wiki swept o'er him.
Bravely he'd stemmed the billowy tide,
Aod tbe foaming water's breasted,
Ere tbe uerveless arm lay by his side,
That death's dread power contested.
None beard him heave the parting sigh;
No arm's outstretched to save hup ;
Alone, unseen, by mortsd eye,
God toek him back, who gave him.
A moaning sound from th* wavelets rose
A mournful surging wail,
A requiem o’er departed worth,
Whom the voiceless floods bewail.
Six days in the river's bosom deep,
He tranquilly lay sleeping.
Till tbe loud tkunder’e waking sound,
Recalled him from its keeping.
Now sadly, sadly, loved one* sought him —
As from the depths his cold corse rose,
And to their bosom* fondly caught him,
Ere laid in the silent earth's repose.
Oh, language yields not consolation—
Sympathising words are naught;
O’er the hearts now crushed and bleeding,
Let's draw the veil of sacred thought.
Look, mourning ones, to tbe Lamb above,
Those hearts o'ei whelmed ly sorrow,
He chostcneth not, in w/atk, but love,
Seek Him —wail not the morrow.
And submissively let's b.*w, imploring
Calm resignation to His will,
Before whom Angels fall adoring,
And bids the troubled waves be still.
I***
Columbus, April 28, ISA 9.
Overland Mall
Ft. Lone, April 30.
The California Overland Mail has arrived wiiti
Ban Francisco dates to the Bth Inst.
A rich guano island has b*-en discovered North
west of the Sandwich Islands, and taken posses
eion of by the United Stales.
Other newt unimportant.
< ongmalona!
FIFTH DtSTKICT.
Floyd county delegations are instructed to go
for Brown for Governor, and for Wright for Coo.
grew, Folk county delegates are ioeUuetrd to
for Brown for Governor, aud Terbune first, and
then Wright, for Congress.
Gordon county, bos appointed delegates in fa
vor of tbe re-nomination es Gov. Brown, and op
posed to the nomination of Col. Lewis Tuinhn,
and in favor of the nomination of Col. E W Cha
tain as the candidate for (his Congressional Die
triet* _ _
Democratic Hlretlng Chattahoochee County.
CreexTA. Ga.. May 3 1869.
A meeting of a portion of the Democratic pari \
of Chattahoochee County, assembled at thu Court
House, and were organised by ceiling Col. Wm
Davis to th* Chair, and E G Raiferd to act as
Secretary.
Un motion of E C Corbit, a eommitto* of five
was appointed by the Chairman, to prepare matter
for the consideration of tbu meeting, which con
sisted (jf A M Sheppard, E G Kaiford, K C Cor
bit, Wright McCook and Jas Whittle, who aftei s
brief absence returned and through their Chau
man, E G Ran or J, mad© the following report.
Your Committee duetn it iiuportaut that we. as
a portion of a great jioliticai party of the country,
should give a public expression of sentiment re
specting tome of the questions of public interest.
We therefore, beg leave to uubnut the following
resolutions:
Resulted 1. That we believe tbe time has ar
rived wheu the voice of the entire South should
be, os that of one auu . that there should be, Uu
one party ; a Southern State Rights party, whose
purpose to maintain Southern rights ia should bu
or out of the Union.
Resolved 2. Ih\t while we endorse th* genera;
policy oi the Administration ot James Buchanan,
we dissent from his view* tnnehing a protective
tariff, end thu construction of a Railroad to the
Pacific Ocean, by aid of the Federal Govern
ment
Resolved 8. That we advocate the doctrines of
Free Trade, and Direct Taxation, as fundament*,
principles of Democratic faith, believing also, that
it is the lest policy, and thu most equal, and just
mode of ratsing retenue to support the Govern
meet.
K©Solved A That the very judicious, wise, pro
dent and economical Administration nf the State
‘ toverament, by his Excellency Governor Brown’
commands our admiration and respects and war
rants his continuance in office.
Resolved 6. That the able and bold defense ot
the Constitution, and of Southern interest, by the
Hon. Alfred Iverson, before thu Senate of the L'ni
ted States, meets our approval, and entitles bun
to the support of every Georgian for re-elec
tion. *
Resolved 6. That w take great pleasure in #s
pressing our approbation, and preference for th#
Hon. Martin J Crawford, our Representative from
th* 2nd Congressional District, who bos filled his
important station with honor to hi ms# If and uni
vernal MrfWitotion to his constituency ; ami w
pledge him our united support.
Your Committee would suggest tha following
persons as delegates to tbe Conventions, and that
they be clothed with authority, if either should
not attend, those who de, shall cast the number of
votoa to which this eeunfy is entitled, ia the m
lection of a candidate, to tbe Gubernatorial Con
v eution.
EC (orbit, John G Berry, Th'.mau Schley
Wright McCook, and H J Wuiianu, to the Cost
gressional Convention :
£ G Raiferd, River* Reese, Wm MeElvy, N
W Garrard und John F Daniel, which was read
and unanimously adopted.
On moi ion ordered that these proceedings be
published iu tb* ** Timee.”
The meeting adjourned sine die.
WM. DAVIS,
Chairman .|
E. Q. Rxirunn, Soc*y.
TKLtI.RVHSOF THE M EEK
REPORTED FOR THE DAILY TIMES
LATER FROM|EUKOPE.
OP THE
STEAMSHIP NIAGARA.
COTTON DECLINED !
New Yoek, May 9.
The Boston and Liverpool .Steamship Niagara,
touched at Halifax this morning, bringing Liv
erpool dates to the 23d ult.
Liverpool Cotton Market. —Bales office days
29,000 bale* at a decline of 1-lfld. to dL ‘•*
Middling and lower grades.
Further by the Niagara.
The itte.t |.hu of (*£ , n ud .hair, it lot
encouraging to peace.
Austria bed sent an ultimatum to Sardinia, de
manding ,th # disarmament of her fortifications,
her army and her navy. Three days only are giv
en for S.\rdlnia;to reply. If she refuses, Austria
announces that she will declare war against Sar
dinia.
Eighty thousand more Austrian troops have
been ordered to Ticino.
Austria has rejected Ragland’s (?) final propo
sition.
Tbe French troops were moving towards Paid
moot.
Then vMeyeafcatbeFtwebSetNe,