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R. ELLIS & CO., Proprietors.
Volume XIV.
Prentice, of the Louisville Journal, be
gin* a splendid poem on the close of the year, with
this review of the seasons :
“Gone! gone forever h rushing wave,
Another year has burst upon the shore
Ot earthly being—and its last low tones,
Wandering in broken accents on the air,
Are dying to an echo.
The gay Spring
With its young charms has gone—gone with
its leaves.
Its atmosphere of roses—its white clouds
Sluinliering like seraphs in the air—its birds
Telling their loves in music—and its streams
Leaping and ahoutiug from the up<f>iled rocks
To make earth echo with the joy of waves.
And Summer, with its dews and showers, has
gone ;
Its rainbows glowing on the distant cloud,
Like spirits of the storm —its peaceful lakes
Smiling in their sweet sleep, as if their dreams
Were of the opening flowers, and budding trees,
And overhanging sky—anil its bright mists
Kcstiug upon the mountain-tops, as crowns
Upon the bends of giants. Autumn, too,
Has gone with all its deeper glories—gone
Wit it its green hills, like altars of the world
Lifting their fruit offerings to thoir God—
Its cold winds straying ’mid the forest aisles
To wuke their thousand wind-harp*— its ervne
And holy sunsets banging o’er the west,
Like banners from the battlements of heaven—
And its still evenings, when the mo >nlit sea
Was ever throbbing, like the living heart
Os the great universe. Ay—these are now
But sounds and visions of the past—their deep,
Wild beauty has departed from (ho earth,
Aud they arc gathered to the embrace of Death,
Their solemn herald to eternity.”
From the Arts York Pott.
i'DKS.
Is this a play whore king and queen,
Cnurctimon .mu kuiguts and peasants w,.ge
Tueir war? ’Tm a living sceuc,
Each piece an actor ou hie s stage.
The queen, like England’s royal dame,
Steps fprth in regal pomp and pride,
Her consort’s part is rather tame,
He’s always safer by tier side.
The rooks are strongholds in distress.
Where knights aud bishops strive in vain
To aid the kiug—and dangers press
The c utile* —aud is sale again.
The stately bishop moves along,
llis course, to right or left is clear;
’Twere well, if in the worldly throng,
from right his course did never veer.
The vaJHfcnt knight, on prancing steed,
Steps quick aside, wary, yet bold,
And ever at our greatest need
110 comes, like errant knight of old.
Forward the sturdy peasants go,
Slow, but secure iu quiet strength,
Aud he who wins the forward row
Is sure to win a crown at length.
So should it bo. If adverse fate
In life’s low path has kept you down,
Act well your part in humble state,
And you shall gain at length a crown.
Hliut the Steam Engine Doe*.
I’ll tell you vrhat the steuin engine does:
It rows, it propels, it sculls, it screws,
lifts, it lowers, it warps, it t*w&,
It drains, it plows, it reaps it mows,
It pumps, it bores, it irrigates.
It dredges, it. digs, it excavates,
It pulls, it pushcs.it draws, it drives,
It splits, it planes, it saws, it rives.
It carries, scatters, collects and brings—
It blows, it puffs, it halts, it springs.
It breaks, condenses, opens and sbutw—
It picks, it drills, it hammers, it cut*.
It shovels, it washes, mixes urtd grinds—
It crushes, it sifts, it bolls, it binds,
It threshes, winnows, pushes und knead?—
It moulds, it slams, it presses it feeds.
It rakes, it scrape*, it bores, it shaves,
It runs on laud, it rides on waves;
It mortices, forges, rolls and rasps—
It polishes, rivets, files, and clasp*—
It brushes, scutches, cards and spins—
It puts out fires, and papers pins;
It weaves, it winds, it twists, it throws,
It stands, it lies, it comes, it goes,
It slits, it turns, it shear?, it hews—
It coins, it prints—aye, prints the news;
And to its magic, tbo Ledger owes
The speed witli which o’er earth it goes—
For how could its weekly half million shiue,
Were it not for the tireless steam engine?
Neve York Ledger.
FOR THB TIMKR.
The or phut i Hoj’r Farewell.
BY J. U. ADDISON, OF VIRGINIA.
Home of my childhood, I bid thee adieu,
The scenes that surround thee ne’er agaiu will I
view,
As I leave thee in sorrow through the wide world
to roam,
Farewell then, forever, iny once happy home.
Farewell to the fields through which I have
strayed,
And met the cool breeze ‘neath the locust tree
shade,
Oh, how sad do I feel with thy pleasures to
part,
Since their memories are graven deep in ray
heart.
Farewell peaceful river, ‘tis my last look on
thee,
No more wilt thon bring sweet moments to
me,
On thy green shady banks ne'er again will i
■tray,
But others will roam there whem I’m far awoy.
My youthful companions whom oft I have met,
In that lovely green school yard, I ne'er shall
forget,
But where are they now ? Time replies thro’
the doom :
“Some roam afar, some sleep in the tomb.”
I see the green church-yard where year after
year,
I’ve followed my kiudred, till the last I held
dear.
Now sleeps the dread sleep of death ’neaih the
sod,
0 earth ! I would flee thee and see them with
God.
Now my friends are all gone, life’s pleasures
are o’er,
The endearments of home I can cherish no more,
But raising my voice to the righteous and just,
I give up the world, in God will I trust.
Columbus, May 7, 1859.
Thr Southern League.
As an “organization” we never expected any
very great results from the “Southern League."—
That association has grandly achieved all we ev
er hoped from it as a moral agency davotcu to
the elevation of the standard of Southern Bights.
A’o more compromise*/ now floats upon the ban
ner of the Southern Bights Democracy iu every
section and State and even the “paramount Un
ionism of Sam has disappeared us a barrier to
Southern unity. We said “before 1880 the De
mocracy will be the League.” It ha* transcend
ed our hopes—the united South is now the League.
—Auburn iSignal.
The Cant or Flare-Hunters
To every plain man who is, in the lightest de
gree, acquainted with the antecedents of the lea
ders of the different segments of the opposition,
their barefaced assurance in talking about “cor
ruption,” “extravagance,’’ Ac. Ae„ in connection
wilb the present Administration, must appear
amazing! It would seem hard to imagine that
they could holdup their heads while standing to
gether on the same platform ; but that they should
utter snob phrases iu the presence of each other
without shame, and with apparent mutual satis
faction, shows the length to which effrontery nisy
go- Think of the place-hunters, who usually got
the direction of these conflicting juntos, charging
profuse expenditure or peculation on a govern
ment ora great party! Wbat immaculate pu
riste they a)| have been. How inaccessible to
promises, to pensions, to bribes, to the lucre a*
•• distinction of office I Shallow impostor*!
Tht Constitution.
fflic <fnlnntfau.'i ttcchly ?imn..
t OLIMBIS, TUESDAY, MAY 10. ISStt.;
lion L. J. t.arlrcll
The general and decided endorsement and ap
proval of ibis geu'leruun manifested by tlio Dem
ocratic Party of the 4th i>Utriet in their late pri
mary meetings, is but n Just tribute to an able and i
true man. Col. (iartreil is comparatively a young
mau and has only served two sessions in Con
gress, uud ySt, judging from tho record of the pro
ceedings and debates es the House of Keproseuta- ,
tivos as well as from private sources of the most 1
reliable character, he has acquired for himself the
reputation, doubtless well deserved,of being faith
ful and diligent in his attcution to public duty— j
courteous and gentlemanly iu his homing—bold
and manly in the expression of bis opinions—
sound and firm in his political principle)*—ever ;
watchful of the honor, rights and interests of the j
of the South aud ever ready to serve his constitu- |
onts either iu a public or private capacity. Few ,
men have obtained in so short a time the high
position which he has attained in the body of
which he has been a member and which bo is so
well calculated to improve and makemore perma
nent and useful in the event of his re-election.-
Wo are happy to see that Col. Giutrells’ constitu
ency are pursuing tho true policy of the Southern
people, to uphold tho hands of those who raise
them iu tho defence of their honor and rights, and
encourage that fidelity to principle, personal ap
plication to public business and moral courage, of
which the South stands so much in need in this
her dark hour of necessity and peril. We regret
that even the America*’ l’arty of his District
should manifest a disposition to supercede him or
present* q>posiu**u. The Democratic majority is
too large uud Col. Gartrull’s hold upon the con
fidence and ‘affections of his political friends too
strong to justify any bopo of defeating him. At
this time, win n a <-<>umiou danger and a common
interest, coll for uni.m and harmony amongst the
Southern people wu do not understand or appre
ciate the policy or propriety of opposition to a
faithful public servant, or the stirring up ot strife
and bitterness when all ought to be union, har
mony and peace to secure objects in which all are
alike interested. Whatever may be the determi
nation of the American party in the District, or
whoever may oppose him, we feel a just pride in
the confident hope and expectation that Col. Gar
trell will be re-nomiuuted and triumphantly re
turned to the next Congress.
Free Trade
“Free Trade will do, but direct taxation is not ;
endorsodTjy the people, ulbeit its learned udvo* i
cati* argue* tho question with zeal and ability.— |
ColumbuH Timet.
Does the Time* always wait for a popular en
dorsement of truth before it ventures to become it*
advocate? It is too much the way of thu world, j
and tho press especially, to evade responsibility
until it is definitely known what “Mrs. Grundy”
has to say. Such is not the mission of the press,
if we understand it, and we regret to see our con
temporary falling into the time-serving and un
manly error. If Free Trade is right in tho esti
mation of the Timet, it is it* duty to truth, to the
country, and to itself, to advocate it. If Direct
Taxation boa necessary consequence of Free
Trade, it is likewise it* bouuden duty to advocate
that also, und not yield itsown conviction* iu def
erence to popular error. — Sac. Republican.
Waiving the orthodoxy of the Republican's
opinions upon the independence of the press, we
thank it for the timely hints embraced above. If
(here is one thing more than another of which the
Tintee can boast, it is the candid, manly and fair ,
expression of its views upon every question of
public interest. It never “waits for a popular
endorsement of a truth before it ventures to be
come its advocate,” while placing confidence in
the honest judgment of tbe masses. If the Re
publican read tbe Timet with os much faithful
ness as wc peruse its own columns, it would have
seen that the question of “Free Trade and direct
taxation” had been argued in the Timet ton often
to warrant the imputation it brings aguinst it.—
Still, admitting its truth for the sake of argument,
having ones caught the cue, unlike thu Republi - ,
can, we don't change, a* tbe weather cock, upon
tbe shifting of overy breeze.
Fire In Kurauln
By reference to the telegraphic head, it will be ;
seen t hat a fire occurred yesterday in Eufaulaoon
suininga large dwelling house. This is the second
ime lately that fire* have raged in this town. It is
suspected that several negroes have burnt down
the houses heretofore consumed. Two, it will be
seen, are lodged safely in jail to await their
trial. _ _
Delegates.
At a recent Democratic meeting in Houston
County resolutions in favor of Gov. Brown and
Hon. Alfred Iverson wore adopted and tbe fol
lowing persons appointed delegates, to-wit:
Hon. Howell Cobb, Madison Marshall, Josiali
Hodges nnd l>r. E J McGehee, Delegates to the
Gubernatorial Convention, and I)r. W I Greeu,
C D Anderson, D N Killen and Rolwrt Holton,
Delegates to attend the Congressional Conven
tion.
Heard County Resolutions.
At the Democratic meeting in Heard County,
resolutions were adopted endorsing Gov. Brown
and L J Uartrell. Also the following resolution j
offered by Dr. E W Grimes, to-wit:
Resolved, That we highly approve the manly
and independent course of Senator Iverson du- (
ring the late session of Congress, and especially :
commend the Southern tone anil ij/thlof bis speech ■
upon the Pacific railroad bill; and recommend
hi* re-election to the position he now occupies by
the next legislature.
Recommendation Tor t'ougresN.
The County of Wilke* recommends Hon. J. (I) :
T. Irwin, for Congress, in tbe placo of Mr. Bte- 1
pbeus. The County of Newton, recommends ,
Robert G. Harper, Esq., a* the democratic candi j
date, in opposition to Hon. Joshua Hill. Tbe
Lumpkin J‘alladium, suggests tbe name of Hun. j
D. I*. Hill, of Harris County, for Congress, if tho i
opposition are to triumph.
Howell Cobb, and bis family, arriv
ed at Athens, Ga ,on tbe 28th ut. Tbe Banner,
of that place, says Mr. Cobb is in good health;
und that on the 22nd inst., he was welcomed by
the citizens, together with the Athens Guards and
the National Artillery, who saluted him with the
“rattle of musketry” nnd the “booming of can
non.” Mr. Cobb made a brief speech of thanks
to his fellow-citizens, 110 left Athens, on his re
turn to Washington, yesterday morning.
The Case or Jones. —The case of tbe State
vs. Jones, for tho murder of Osborne, was com
menced yesterday. A Jury was empannelled with
some difficulty.
When we left the Court House, after 8 o’clock,
lost evening, tbe witnesses for tbe State bad Ween
examined. There were no witnesses for the de
fense. Tho arguments of counsel were about be
iug cuinmeneenced.
Counsel for the State, McLaws, Toombs, and
Lalleratedt; for tbe prisoner Stephens and
Walker. —Augusta Comtitutfonuliet.
An Item for Wir-WHIPPEM.—Judge John
son, of Louisiville, Ky., last week, in deciding a
com before him, said : “A man has no right to
whip bis wife, but should be severely punished
if be were guilty of such an outrage. But the
woman, on tbe contrary, hod tbe right to whip
their husbands whenever they pleased. It was a
prerogative belonging to them peculiarly und
inalienable. He was only surprised it was not
exerciftd to a greater extent,”
THE UNION OF THE STATES, AND THE SOVEREIGNTY UF THE STATES
Prou-rtlon to Iron
The X. Y. Journal of Commerce, than which a
; more intelligent advocate k of Free Trade cannot
be found, in an article on the general subject of
tuxation, thus remarks upon its relation to the
iron iutcrcst:
“How much protection would any impartial
observer deem sufficient to give tho Amvricau
furnace a chance iu the competition with the
pig iron of Scotland? If it were proposed to add
toevery bill of iron purchased in the United King
dom just half its cost at the port of shipment, us
u tux to protect tliu American production, would
not that be thought ample for the purpose? And
yet the tax averages far more than fifty per cent,
upon its prime cost! Take the pig iron from the
furnace iu Scotland, where it is melted, and trans
port it to Liverpool, and there sell it to a buyer
from the United States, who shall ship it to New
York. With an average rate of freight, it must
sell at $24 46 per ton jn ibis city, to pay the du
ly of 24 percent, and all other charges,and net
sls 40 in Liverpool. In other words, if the buy
er paid $15.40 per ton in Liverpool, he must pay
an additional SU.O6 to sell it here in New York in
competition with our native production. It is
true that the freight varies from 12s. to 27*. Ad.
■ per ton, but we have taken tho average cost and
charges upon a number of bonufidc sales. But
I if we reduce the tax to $7.70 it would still be titty
per cent protection upon the domestic production.
| The truth is that there is no article imported
which affords so poor an argument for the high
i tariff theorist, as that of iron. It cannot be un
| <lervalued, and this wipes out at a stroke, much
| of the sophistries used Jby tho advocates of protec
tion when treating upon the general subject. They
will frequently say that ’•the duty aud other
charges would be quite sufficient protection if
('honestly collected, but that there are gross frauds
in undervaluation.” This cunnot be claimed in
reference to pig iron. The duty here is assessed,
not on its supposed cost at Liverpool, but on the
actual market value at tho date of shipment; and
: this can he ascertained not only by the govern
ment appraiser, but also by every men-hunt's
clerk iu the country who will take the trouble to
examine the printed pricos-curreut. The great
weight of iron in proportion to value mukes
an important item of freight, and swells tho cost
(of importation. If the total does not amount to
! sufficient to‘‘foster” the domestic production, it
i would be very difficult to show how any such re
sult could be obtained, except by prohibiting (ho
importation altogether.’’
That is exactly what tho Iron manufacturer
wants. He desires a monopoly ofthomurket for
, his home product, and this result, is approxima
ted jest in proportion ns the tariff is increased.—
The amount of the tariff is what the home iuunu-
I faoturer pockets, and the consumer pays it for
j the privilege of buying Pennsylvania iron. The
I foreign manufacturer is injured only to tho ex
tent of having one buyer less for his product., but
I holms a commodity which can never he a drug
;in tho markets of tho world. The only real an
! t agon ism of interest is betweeu the domestic man
| uftteturer and the home consumer. The lattcriu
vai iably has the bag to hold.
The “Galled Jade Winces.’*
The “Times” on Jr do*.—To-day, we have
only space to note tho fact, that tho Columbus
Timet makes a desperate effort to find a flaw in
Mr. Judge's Southern platform contained in his
recent letter. Tho failure of our neighbor—for it
is a failure—proves the invulnerability of our
candidate. The truth is, Mr. Judge is too hard
down on the “English Bill” und the Administra
tion, to find much favor in the eyes of Democratic
editors- who, though nominally opposed to the
former, have friend* steeped to tho eyes in it.—
j Mont. Mail.
We turn our ootemporary ovor to such üblo
| Journals as the Montgomery Advertiter and Au
burn Signal, who copied our article in reference
| to Mr. Judgo’s remarkable electioneering docu
i ment, endorsing and complimenting it, and who
will, no doubt, show the Mail, that it is easier to
: declare a thing a “failure” than to prove it.—
j When the Mail has “space” enough, we will be
| glad to bear ourselves an upon that
frank (?) letter of Mr. Judge’s. In the meantime,
we promise not to expose the bleeding wounds of
.Mr. Judge. On tho contrary, good Sauiaritan
like, we expect to bind them up and offer him some
shelter and comfort before the end of the canvass,
j so disposed is the popular Leiite to pass him by
! unnoticed aud unobserved. Take courage Mr.
i Judge! Mr. Hilliard, with “mo more, compromi
se*** inscribed upon bis banner, will break down
the walls of the convention behind which you
j screen yoor own opinions in the event of the
election of a Blin k Republican President ond
behind which yon would willingly yield any ag
gression upon tho rights of the south without
any compunction of conscience ! Voters of the
3d District read Mr Judge’s letter? It is the
very essence of submission ami unworthy the
high-toned chivalry, ,‘absolute frankness,” and
genuine patriotism of Alabama's true sons.
From the Macon Slate Prett.
CoLt'MßUft, April 25, 1850.
I>i:ak Sir:—l havo bad the pleasure to re
ceive your letter of the 22d instant, in which you
say tlmt my friends, in Houston, would be pleas
ed to hear if it be my dusy-e to be again returned
to the Senate. I bad supposed that the discus
sion which has, to some exteut, been going on in
the public press of the State, for some time past,
in relation to my re-electiou aud without any dis
claimer from me, was sufficiently indicative of
my wishes on that subject. I have, therefore,
not considered it necessary to make a distinct
avowal of my intention,gto be again u candidate
1 for the Senate. Your letter call* for and jus
ities that, declaration from me, and X take the oc
| ciision to say, that nothing would be more grot
j ifying to mo, than a renewal of the confidence
and favor of my political friends, which was ex-
I pressed in my former election.
In conclusion, I beg to say also, that however
grnieful it would he to me personally to receive
such a distinguished ond marked eviJence of pop
ular approval aud support, I should be still more
j gratified at such an assurance t hut the sentiments
I uttered by me on a recent occasion in the Senate,
upon the subject of (Southern Rights, injuries and
remedies, ore the sentiments of a majority of the
: people of ray native State. With my sincere oc
j knowledguients for the kind interest you express
j in my behalf, aud, toy very high respect and es
[ teem.
1 ain, my dear sir,
Your obedient servant,
ALFRED IVERSON,
j John H. Powers, Esq.
From tbo Signal.
To the Voters of Alabama.
’ I hereby announce myself an Independent
| SOUTHERN RIGHTS Candidate for the office
| of Governor of Alabama, at tbe next election.
I shall hereafter address you in u way to satis
; fy every candid man of my principles and ob
jects.
My appeal is to the people, from the politieiant
-ill favor of principle* against mere partyiam—
and all for the South.
WM. F. SAM FORD.
Auburn, Ala., May, 0,1859.
MlftwlMKlppl Hirer Items.
The Memphis Bulletin of tbe 30th says:
The river has again commenced rising opposite
this point, and in the 2t hours ending at 5 o’clock
last evening, the swell bad amounted to about %
inch. The officers of the J II Dickey report the
water rising slowly at Cairo and all file way down
to this point.
At Fugleman's yesterday, the swell was at tbe
rate of one inch in 24 hours.
The Vicksburg Whig of the 3d says:
Since our last report the river has reached a
trifle over one inch, but it became stationary
again yesterday morning, and th< re was no per
ceptible change during the day. There is now
but little prospeot of its getting within its banks
for some time yet. The rise which is coming out
of the Ohio will, in all probability, keep tho river
up hero until the spring rise comes from tho Mis
souri. There was quite a number of steamers at
tho wars yesterday, giving it un animated op
penrauee, and making business generally uc
tive.
The overflow is creating great destruction
among the cattle and stock in tbe lowlands along
tbe Mississippi river. We are informed that tbe
carcasses are seeu floating almost everywhere In
tbe swamp country.^
COL UMBOS, GEORGIA, MONDAY, MAY 16, 1859.
('OLHIBIS, WEDNESDAY. MAX 11. IM9.
Improvements In Columbus.
This oity is uot behind others iu Improvements.
New building! are being erected at different points,
while a corresponding improvement is observed
in Wynnton, Linwood ami Reallwood. Withiu
tho last few years Columbus has made rapid
strides in this respect. At this time, three
Churches are in progress of oroction. The Metho
dist, on lot No. 383, corner of Troup and Bryan
streets. Tho Baptist, on the old site. The Pres
byterian, on lot No 288, corner of Oglethorpe and
St. Clair streets.
In addition to this, the now ware-house that
will soon be built opposite Rankin’s corner, and
the dwelling houses going up in and near the
city, will provo to tho stranger, that the hand of
improvement is being laid on the town.
There is much, however, that ought to bo done,
that is uot done. There are many dilapidated
buildings that time, we trust, will destroy, if not
their owners, and new ones he erected in thoir
stoud. Let the work go bravely on ?
Last Account* About (be War.
At the last intelligence the position of the bel
ligerents was about this :
Austria had rejected the final proposition of
England, demanded of Sardinia that she should
disarm and dismiss her Italian volunteers, aud
had given her three days to reply. Eighty thou
sand more Austrians had been order * to the Ti
cino, and French troops were moving towards
Piedmont.
All depends now upon the rauging of the Eu
ropean powers. Russia has no sympathy for
Austria, since she extended aid to her to subju
gate Hungary and Austria did not reciprocate in
tho Crimean war. England will doubtless sym
pathise with Italy. The groat problem of a war
will be solved, when it is understood “under
which King” the different Powers will arrange
themselves.
The Effect or the War
Should war be declared in Europe, it* effects
upon this country, would be to benefit our ship
ping and currying trade and help breadstuff* and
provisions. The cotton, however, tho principle I
staple of tbe South, would diminish in price. At
least fora while. Such bn* been tho history of
this trade during a war across the waters. Naval ,
stores has improved already in anticipation of tbe
war. Tbe effect upon American sec untie would !
at first be unfavorable, but should tbe war
become sertou* or threuten a wide extent iu its
range, it would ultimately benefit them ; because j
moneyed men iu Europe, on feeling insecure,
would again do a~s they did iu tho Continental
revolutions 1848—send large sums of money to
this country for investment in the better class of
our bouds and stocks.
Da\ld Clopton, Esq., Nominated torCongreas
From the proceedings of the Auburn Conven
tion, published in another column, it will be seen
that David Clopton, Esq., of Macon county, Ala.,
has been nominated as the standard-bearer of tbe
Democracy in the 3d Congressional District of
that Stato. Though opposed tobeing a candidate
and declining by letter tbe use of his name for
Cougress, yet Mr. Clopton has been nominated
by acclamation as the representative of his party
in the coming contest. Such a compliment is as
worthy the convention as it is thu recipient of its
honors and partiality. The eloquent apostle of a
pure Democracy, with stainless private as well as
public life, it will bo alike creditable to the Dis
trict, as it will be honorable to true worth, to send
Mr. Clopton to Congress.
The enthusiasm which greeted his nomination
in tho Convention, is but a faint indication of his
unbounded popularity aud bis deep hold upon tho
affections of the people.
With Clopton, then, for the standard-bearer,
the old District will be true to her faith and
wheel gloriously into the line of tbe Democratic
column in August next. Let every Democrat
buekle on his armor and follow a bold, intrepid,
couragei us leader !
The “Harmonious” Opposition Hie Two Doctors
Tbe opposition party are loud iu tbeir boast
ings of harmony and unity of sentiment. Tho
democracy are composed of heterogeneous ele
ments and, of course, according to thu opposition,
never agree. But hear the two doctors, we quote
below? Tho Sum tor Republican and Savannuh
Republican, both orthodox Amerioan journals.—
One approves and tbo other disapproves of tlio
administration of Gov. Brown. The former has
no “issue” to make with the Governor and wants
the American “Convention to endorse and sup
port” him. The other “ would go to the rack be
fore any such sentiment should be extorted from ”
it-—"and not even theu.” A pretty wide differ
ence and pretty strong language ! Won’t the ex
tremes meet? “Go to the rock first!” Tho Sum
ter Republican had better yield to its city cotem
porary and abandon its own views of policy and
right for the sake of peace.
Thu Savannah Republican say*, in its issue of
May the 9tb.:
“The Sumter Republican, advocates the early
meeting of the Opposition in convention, but dis
courages the idea of running a candidate for Gov
ernor in opposition to Gov. Brown, should he be
nominated by his own party. It says: “ Rather
let the Convention endorse and support Governor
Crown. I(Ct it say to the people “wo ucquiesce
incite re-election of Jos. E. Brown, uot because
we dare not oppose, but because we approve bis
administration.”
Those may be the Sumter Republican’s senti
ments, but we have greatly mistaken the views of
its political friends generally in the State if they
are prepared for any such concession and humilia
tion. For ourselves, we would go to the rack
before uny such sentiment should be extorted from
us—and not even then.”
~V|uThe citizens of Albany held a meeting,
Saturday last, and appointed delegates to attend
tbe convention of Stockholders of the Brunswick
and Florida Railroad Company, on the 12th inst.
The object of the movement is to further tbe ex
tension of the Brunswick and Florida road to
Albany.
Handling Rank Notes.
Peterson's Detector warns persons who are com
pelled to handle bank notes not to wet tbeir
thumbs while counting the bills. It remarks that
if tbe thumb comes in contact with tbe tongue
after handling a note from the pocket of a man
infected with the small pox, the infection is
as sure to take effect as tbo innoculation of a
child.
Leather Medal. —At the recent Encampment
in Macon, Private Joseph Nisbet, one of tbe Ed
itors of the Federal Union , was awarded tho
leather medal for the worst shot at target prac
tice. He received it with becoming modesty.
Well done for the press!
Democratic meeting in Twiggs en
dorses Gov. Brown and Hon. A. Iverson.
American meeting hold in Crawford
county, on tbe 3d instant, recommends Forsyth
as tbe place, and the first Wednesday in July us
the time, for bolding tbe Convention of the Amer
ican party in the 3d Congressional District. Hon.
D. P. Hill, of Harris, Col. A. G. Fambro, and P.
W. Alexander, Ksqs. of Upson, Hon. Thomas
Hardman of Bibb, and Hon. R. P. Trippe, arc
spoken of in connection with tbe office of Repre
sentAtlvo.
From the Auburn SignAl, Extra.
PROCEEDINGS *
OR TIIE
DISTRICT CONVENTION.
DAVID CLOI'TON
Nominated by Acclamation.
Never wti, thoro ti Cougreuiotml Convention,
in this or any other State, tlmt evinced more una
nimity of hading or determination of purpose,
• ban that which asscuiblod in this town to-day.
Wo shall make no lengthy preface regarding its
action, but will proceed at unco to give its do
ing*-
A lurge attendance of delegates was present,
every county iu tho district boiug ably repre
sented.
The Convention met in the College Chapel at
12 o'clock, when Col John Rowe, of Tallapoosa,
was called to the Chair, ami W II Weems, of
Russell, appointed Secretary.
On motion, tho delegates enrolled their names.
Oue member from each county, was appointed
to nouiiuato permanent officers, and to determine
the uro rata numborof votes to which each coun
ty should bo entitled.
Said Committee having been appointed, it re
tired, and shortly afterwards returned, and re
ported tho following gentlemen, os permanent of
ficers ;
President. —Dr. Charles Lucas, of Mont
gomery.
Vice Presidents— J T Holtselaw, of Mont
gomery, M J Bulger, of Tallapoosa, Win It Pick
ett, of Autauga, Win 1) Carlisle, of Chambers, R
0 Howard, of Russell, R Kollam, of Macon.
Secretaries —W II Weems, of Russell, and
I>r. .1 A Cherry, of Chambers.
The question having been put on the adoption
of the committtoo’B report, it was adopted nem
con.
On motion of G B DuVnl, Esq, of Montgom
ery, a committee of three from each county was
appointed to report resolutions.
Tho commit tec consisted of the following gen
tlemen :
W K Pickett. W R It Wyatt, Autauga.
S Doan, W W Meadows, E S McCurdy, Cham
bers.
H Blackmail, J W W Drake, Win C Melver,
Macon.
G B DuVal, 1* TSayre, M A Baldwin, Mont
gomery.
James K Guldens, TD Fullerton, W U Wil
liams, Russell.
M J Bulger, M Ilornesby, Tallapoosa,
The Committee then retired.
J T Holtzclaw, Esq, of Montgomery, having
been called on, addressed the Convention in a
short and pithy speech ; as did also C A Battle,
Esq, of Macon.
After which, on motion of Thoiuns F Bugboe,
Esq, of Montgomery, the Convention adjourned
till half-pusttwo o’clock, P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At half-past 2, p. in., the Convention was again
called to order, and the committee entered, and
presented the following resolutions as tho result
of their deliberations:
1. Resolved, That the citizens of the Southern
States are entitled to the amplest protection of
their property of all kinds in the Territories of the
United States and upon the high seas, and that
tho failure of tho Federal Government to give
such protection will justify the Southern StateH
in throwing off such government.
2. Resolved, That inasmuch us the South in
sists simply upon tho observance of her constitu*
tioual rights, any compromise legislation upon
those rights must simply yield something upon
the part of the South, without gaining anything,
nnd therefore we are unalterably opposed to uny
further compromise of the issue of slavery, and
will be satisfied with no less than n full and dis
tinct recognition of our constitutional rights when
ever made tho subject of Congressional Legisla
tion.
3. Resolved, That we have road with amaze
ment and indignation the declarations niudo by
leading Northern Democratic Senators in the
Senate of tho U, States, that not a man of the
North will be found to support the claims of the
South to protection of the Government aguinst uu
act of tho Territorial Legislature, either abolish
ing slavery or destroying it by hostile legislation;
and in reply we here proclaim ourunaltcrublo deter
initiation to demand the protection of the govern
ment, and that whenever plain constitutional
rights are violated and find no protection in this
government, we will use our best endeavors to
withdraw from that government tho powers which
if perverts to our injury, und, following the exam
pie and adopting the principles of our ancestors of
1776, we will institute a government laying its
foundations in such principles and organizing its
powers in such form as to us shall seem most
likely to effect our safety und happiness.
4. Resolved, That the great fundamental arti
cle of tho creed of the Democratic party is the
perfect equality of the sovereign States in rights
and privileges, immunities ami honors, and tho
indispensable compliment to such a principle ns
this is the right of each State to annul the com
pact of Confederation whenever it shall solemnly
deem the same incompatible with its liberty or
honor.
5. Resolved, That we are opposed to nil schemes
for tlio building of a Railroad to tbo Pacific by
tbe General Government.
6. Resolved, That we nre opposed to a tariff
discriminating for protection, aud opposed to spe
cific duties.
7. Resolved, That the only general party or
ganization which prole?res to respect the rights
of the South in negro property is tbo Democratic
party; that the overthrow of that I into-honored
party will ensure tlio triumph of the Black Re
publicans, under whoso rule it i* impossible for
tbo Southern puoplu to live without moral degra
dntion and imminent peril to social order; and
that, therefore, we believe it is the imperative du
ty of every patriot to labor zealously for tbe suc
cess of Democratic nominees, und the carrying
out of Democratic principles in the administra
tion of the Federal Government.
8. Resolved, That in Andrew li Moore we re
cognise a faithful and unswerving States Rights
Democrat and heartily approve of'liis Adminis
tration.
9. Resolved, That .las F Dowdell is entitled to
the gratitude of his constituency, for tho zealous
and faithful dischurge of bis duties us Represen
tative of this Congressional District, in the Con
gress of tho United States.
Tbo resolutions havinir been read, Hon M J Bul
ger moved their adoption. Curried.
Tho* F Bugbee, Esq., moved that the Conven
tion proceed to nominate a candidate to represent
this district in the Congress of the U. S. Car
ried.
W C Melver, Esq., of Macon, said thatbecould
pledge the support of Macon county to the nomi
nee of the Convention, whoever bo might be ; but
that thu delegation from that eounty had u name
which they wished to present to the Convention
tor tho proposed nomination. He presented in
behalf of his delegation tho name of DAVID
CLOPTON.
This announcement was received with a terrific
outburst of applause, which continued for some
minutes.
P.T. Sayre,Esq of Montgomery, moved that tbo
nomination of Mr. Clopton be made by acclumu
tion.
C. A, Battle, Esq,, of Mocori, said there was
no man in the Conveutiou who had a higher re
gard for Mr. Clopton than himself. He had ev
er known him to be true to the South, her rights
and her principles, and he wus such a represen tu
tive as would do the district honor; but that, be
(tbe speaker) had eotnc to this Convention charg
ed with a duty ho could not omit—a mission
which ho could not violate. In an interview
with Mr. Clopton; that gentleman had told him
it was against his wishes aud inclination to serve
as u congressional representative, and he asked
ofhiin (the speaker) that be would appeal to his
friends in the Convention to regard his wishes
and not to put him in nomination. This was a
duty the speaker regretted; but be was conscien
tiously bound to perforin it None would do more
delighted than himself tosee Mr. Clopton, us in
day* before, clothed in the panoply of truth, hear
ing aloft tbe banner of this native South, if not
to victory, at least to honor. But as Mr. Cloii
ton had never said that be would not accept the
nomination if tendered him by the Convention,
and his name had been placed in nomination, the
delegation from Macon county would give him
their support.
Dr. Clopton, (father of tbe nominee) stated in
u brief but eloquent speech, that he knew his son’s
utter unwillingness to become a canidate und ap
pealed to tbe Convention not to force him into tbe
nomination.
G. B. DuVal, Esq., urged tho nomination of
Mr. Clopton, notwithstanding that gentleman
would he asked to sacrifice tho peace andquiet ol
bis home by becoming the standand hearer of the
Southern Rights Democracy in this contest.—
He thought the time was fast approaching, when
every Southern man would be called upon to sac
rifice something to sustain the rights of his sec
tion; and he wanted such a man us Mr. Clopton
prniare tha hearts of the people for that event.
Tbs tjueiUoß wm tbeo called for, oa Mr. Clop-
ton’s nomination, and carried by acclamation—
there uotjboing a dissenting voico in th* conven
ion. A perfect storm of choere followed the
President’s announcement, that the motion was
•arrh and.
M. J. Suffold, Esq., of Montgomery, moved
that a committee of three be appointed to inform
Mr. Clapton of his nomination.
This motion wascarriod, and tho following gen
tlemen appointed as such committee: M. J. Baf
fold, of Montgomery; C. A. Rattle,of Macon;
and M. J. Bulger, of Tallapoosa.
P. T. Sayre, Esq., moved that the Democratic
papers of the District, he requested to publish the
proceedings of the Convention. Carried.
On motion, the Convention then adjourned tine
die aiuid tremendous cheering.
Democratic Meeting
At a meeting of the Democratic party of Ran
dolph county, held this day in tho Court House,
lion. 8. W. Brooks was called to tho Chair, and
James J. Kiddoo requested to act as Secre
tary.
On motion, Richard Davis, S A Smith, J E
Blount. L A Gouekc and J T McLendon, Ksqs.,
were appointed a committee to suggest the names
of suitable delegates to represent us in the Guber
natorial and Congressional Conventions.
The following resolutions wore introduced by
tho Chairman of tho Committee, and adopted:
Ist That Governor Brown, by bis unwavering
and uncompromising devotion to the interest of
the State, is entitled to the praise amt oomineiida
tion of all good and true Democrats; aud wo
cheerfully recommend his re-nomination.
2d. That our thauks are due tho Hon. Martin
J Crawford for his manly ami patriotic course in
the llouteof Representatives on all questions
touching the interest of the South, und that we
cordially desire his re-election to tho office he Ims
filled with so much honor to himself aud bene
fit to his constituency.
3d. That wo tender our thunks to tho Hon.
•Alfred Iverson for his noble defence of our rights
and interests in the Scuate Chamber; aud we
think tbo people of Georgia should sustain him
so long as lie promulgates principles dear to the
people of the South, and eminently calculated to
secure her welfare and vindicate her honor.
W B Taylor, J 1* Ward, Dr J E Blount, E
Varner and Thou. J Brown, were suggested by
the committee us delegates to tho Gubernatorial
Convention, and they were appointed by the
meeting.
On motion ofG 8 Robinson, Esq, Jus Harden,
J R Pollock, A Hendry, W Taylor and W D
Kiddoo were appointed alternates.
O Pearce, S W Brooks, VV Dunn, J Harden. W
Jobnsou, C Harris, R Spence, J B Shropshire,
W Tucker, W P Newberry, J Taylor, S Adams,
R A 11 all. J K Kiddoo, J L Ross, R Da\ is, A
Hood, F D Bailey, G L Barry, L A Goneke und
S A Smith, were appointed hh delegates to the
Congressional Convention, and were appointed
by the meeting.
On motion of G L Barry, tho Chairman ap
pointed a.committee consisting of Messrs. Burry,
Hood, Davis and Tucker, to report to the mooting
the names of suitable persons to act us an Execu
tive Committee for tbo county. In accordance
with their report the meeting appointed tbo fol
lowing Executive Committee:
A Hood. Chairman, 8 W Brooks, G L Barry.
Thus J Brown, J Ball, A llemlry, Wm L A
Goneke and B L Bridges.
During the absence of the Comm it too Dr J E
Blount entertained the meeting by il few forci
ble remarks upon general politics, and the pros
pects of tbo Democracy.
On motion of Dr. Blount,
Resolved, That the proceedings of the meeting
be published in the Cuthbcrl Reporter, and the
Democratic papers of the District be requested to
copy.
Ou motion, the meeting adjourned tine dir.
S. W. BROOKS,
Chairman.
J. J. Kiddoo, Secretary.
Cuthbert, May 3d, 1859.
Hon John Forsyth.
Elsewhere we publish the reply of our late
Minister to Mexico, to an invitation of his old
, friends in Columbus, Geo., to meet them at the
festive board and receive their tribute of admira
tion for bis genius, und esteem for his private
virtues.
We notice too, that Mr. Forsyth returns to hiu
old post, us Editor of the Mobile Register.
Cordially do wo welcome this gallant son of the
South, to the embraces of the Southern Rights
Democracy, and press of Alahama.
Never can our people on either side of the
Chattahoochee, forget his eminent services in the
cause of Southern Rights.
Hu will remember, with what devotion in 1850
-’sl, we clung to his banner, as be, almost sin
gle banded, confronted the Compromises of that
disastrous era, and shook the glittering lance of
patriotic defiance in the faces of the policy mon
gers. “A noble Son of u noble Sire.” We wel
come Mr. Forsyth to the corps editorial of Ala
bama, and (eel a loftier eon tempt for all thetricks
of purty mongers and liiue-scrviug demagogues,
us we realize that he stands by our side, ready os
of old to do glorious battle for our native South.
Welcome, John Forsyth!— Auburn Signal.
From the Georgia Citizen.
Ken Railroad Knterprhr.
YVe have received tho following lotter from a
a respectable citizen of Alahatnu, ou tbo subjectof
the construction of a Road from Opelika, Ala., to
the Tennessee river, which is uow engaging the
attention of thu people along the lino indicated.—
Wo are informed (hat Rev. J. R. Slaughter of
Tallapoosa, uml Dr. Griffin of Talladega, will
compose a part of the delegation that will visit
Columbus, Savannah and Macon, with a view of
soliciting the co-operation of the capitalists of
these cities in un outorprizo which will open up a
new channel of trade, much of which will find an
outlet through our city the Atlantic seaboard.—
Tbe advantages of the proposed Road are briutiy
stated in the letter of our correspondent, to which
we invite attention :
Opelika, Ala., May sth, ’69.
Dit. L. F. W. Andrews, Macon, Ga.:
Pet tv Sir —Wo have u Railroad unterprize in
hand from this place (Opelika) lo some point on
tho Alabama A Tennessee River Road—distunce
about Ht) miles, iu the direction of Tuscuuibiu on
tho Tenuesses river, at thu west end of Muscle
.Shoal* iu uuid river. Tho distance from this place
is about 200 miles. Tho Road is designed ulti
mately to be ruu to that point, (Tuscuuibiu).
The project is certainly a meritorious oue, and
if built would penetrate moiiio of the best mineral
counties in the South, and probably equal to any
iu the known world,continuing coal, iron, ore, utur
hie, slate und lime in the greatest uhuiidancc, suf
ficient to lust for ages. Aud uature ha* done much
iu furnishing facilities to work und appropriate
them to the uses of man. There are also many
farming districts of exellent land ou the Hue of
the Road, producing corn, wheat, oats and
cotton in great abundance, und wutcr power
sufficient for uuy demund of manufacturing pur
poses.
It is supposed that this Road would, if built,
for a connecting link between Savannah as a
shipping point, und the North Western States,
via Charleston A Memphis Roh<l aud the Teunu*-
*uo river, uud would control and introduce to our
Roads much of the trade and products of tbe
North-Western country.
An engineer bus examined tbe country for tbe
Road, so far its tbe first division of the Koud- 80
miles to the Coosa river und tho Alabama und
Tennessee river Rood -ami report* favorably.
Tbe friends of tho Road are iu earnest, aud
are doing ail that they to raise fund* to accom
plish the work, and their efforts seeui tube high
ly favored so fur.
There is a delegation appointed from the coun
ties of Talladega and Tallapoosa iu this Htute, to
visit Columbus, Macon and Savannah, to lay the
subject before tbe people of those cities, and to so
licit their aid iu the work. They will be in Mu
eon about the 18th or 19th inst. They are not
acquainted in your city, and as I have had some
acquaintance with you in Columbus, I promised
that I would inform you of their intended visit
and their object.
Anything thut you can do in tbeir behalf will
be highly appreciated.
Y'ours truly,
J. C. W. R .
Cotton
This article continues to come in in small quan
tities. Planters, it was first supposed had pushed
on thoir cotton witli unusual haste, owing to tho
fine price*Offering at tho opening of the market.
But we nover recollect seeing so many bales
brought to market In the mouth of April as has
been the case tbe prewufc year.— MUledyeyilU J
Rtcorder, nth, * I
COM’ Mill’s, Till Itsim, MAI 12,185 V.
The Italian Question.
Tho position Sardinia oocupios in the contest
which seems to he impending with Austria, chal
lenge* the sympathy and admiration of every
friend of free institutions. Free horself, in the
sense iu which freedom is understood in Mon
archical Europe, she i* impelled by an irrepres
sible desire to emancipate tho adjacent provinces
and dependencies from tho oppression of Aus
trian, domination and resuscitate the long buried
nationality of Italy. In this effort she claims no
other justification than the unhappy condition of
those dependencies may furnish. It is, emphati
cally, on her part, a contest against ami in tho
face of treutics. She concedes that Austria holds
her Italian possessions, by virtue of solemn trea
ty guarantees, but takes tho bold and heroic
ground, that a compact extorted by tho keenedgo
of tho up-lifted sword can bind no people—that
the right of self-government—the right to get up
from beueath the yoke of oppression and strike its
imposers to the earth, is inalienable—that no so
lemnities in the assumption of servitude, no lapse of
tiuio can consecrate despotic rule. “Italy for the
Italians” is her watch word and battle-cry, uud it
is impossible that the American heart, whatever
crisis in commerce and trade its avowal and de
termined enforcement may precipitate, should not
meet the seutiiuuut with a hearty aiuen.
For almost uncounted years Italy has been the
victim of Austriau despotism—the prey of Aus
trian rapacity. “Tremulous with passion aud
hoarse with hate” her voice has occasionally es
caped an enforced suppression and proclaimed her
yearning for freedom. When the first Napoleon
expelled the Austrians from her territory uud an
nihilated the temporal authority of tho Pope, un
der whose combined oppressions she bad for gen
erations groaned, thu people in their comparative
freedom fondly hoped that deliverance was at
hand ; but the imperial conqueror disappointed
their political hopes. Tho relief which ho gave
them from u galling yoke whs not the liberation
they coveted. He did indeed confer upou them
muny blessings. Hu gave them his invaluable
Codes. With a munificent hum! bestrewed their
laud with public works. He aroused them from
the torpidity and indifference which despotism
never fails to beget in the spirit of its victims,
stimulated them to some appreciation of their
consequence, and instructed them in the re
sponsibilities and duties of civic life. The setting
of his suii at Waterloo whs the signal for the
resurrection of her hereditary oppressors. The
fortunes of Italy were handed over to the keep
ing of Austria, uud a catalogue of the blackest
tyrruuics is the aecouut she render* of the execu
tion of her trust. With the exception of an un
successful effort for freedom in 1848, the Ituliuns
have remained in patient and inglorious submis
sion to their rulers till now. Sardinia, now, as
then, heroically assumes the chuuipiouship of lib
eration uud unsheathes the sword of defiance.—
From one oud of thu Ben insular to the other, the
people are seconding tho movement with an en
thusiasm which augurs u hot and protracted strug
gle, as the price of Austrian persistence. In this
coufliot, if in conflict it shall eventuate, thu best
wishes and hearty sympathies of the free will he
enlisted on the side of tho oppressed.
Judge McDonald Retires.
Judge Charles J. McDonald retires, after the
present session of the Supreme (Jourt atMilledge
villc, from the position which he now holds with
I so much credit and ability. Few men possess his
legal acumen, while his great personal popularity
aud fine niuuner* make him the aduiiratiuu of the
’ bur. He retires frojn a decline iu bis health,
( which prevents him from engaging in thu duties
of his office with that assiduity uud energy, which
so characterizes him while serving his State or
Country. We regret the retirement oi'such u man
from office. Jt is difficult to fill his mantle with
another so pure in life, elevated in nature, noble in
worth, faithful in duty und iudepeudunt in spirit.
Besides, Gov. McDonald has home thu brunt of
many a hard struggle iu defence of the South,
never flattering, never fiiuchiug, but fulling from
the forro of numbers, still beariug up his flag uud
tigbtingfor its principles with the zeal of a religious
conviction. Such a mau is wor:4> the honor of
his countrymen and the plaudit, “well done, thou
good and faithful servant.” Long life to this no
ble old Roman !
David llopton Accepts
We learn from good authority that David
Clopton, Esq. who is uow in Crawford, Russell
County, Ala., accepts tho nomination of bis puny,
tendered uguinsl his wishes, uud iu the Cue* of his
letter declining thu use of his imwu in the district
Convention. Yielding to the uuaninious will of
his purty, he will buckle ou his armor for the
contest, satisfied with tho purity of his principles,
the soundness of hia platform, and the devotion
of his friends, and believing that the old demo
cratic banuer can be lit’ ed Above tbo factions
which assail it and that it will light up the path
tou glorious victory.
Third District Convention
Tho majority of the Counties in tho 3d Con -
grcssioual District, which havo held mootings, pro
ter Fort Valley,as the places for holding the lb m>
‘•ratio Convention to nouiiuato a candidate lor
Congress. It has always been held heretofore ut
Forsyth, though Fort Valley is u point of easier
access to a larger uuiuber of tbo counties.
Nvulhrra Field and Fireside
Wo insert to-day the prospectus of this puper,
which will be published in Augusta, Gu. by Mr.
Jutnus Garduer, when a subscription list of 20,-
000 shall havo been obtained. In a former no
tice of this enterprise, we declared our sympathy
aud good wishes therefor, and we repeat the hope
tlmt its success may he commensurate with what
the auspices under which it is inaugurated leads
us to believe will he its deserts. in in the
South has a more intelligent appreciation of her
position and wants ill respect to a literature of
her own, or is more competent to devise a plan
by which tlmt position shall be exulted and thosu
wants supplied, thuu Mr. Gurduer. We have
been too long content with the condition of infe
riority and dependence in the Uniou; uud in no
rospect}bus that dependence been more übsoluto or
more pernicious iu its influenee’upon the Southern
intellect and heart, than iu thu mutter of litera
ture. Year after year the South pays a princely
tribute to Northern genius, while the precious fire,
capable of equal brightness und far greater
warmth, smolders unnoticed in her own bosoui.
Tho timo is ut hand for her to cherish the pre
cious treusure.
be nr ml NcHspupcr Ih-spatrli.
Washington, May 5.
Official advices from Vora Crus, received here,
mention as ruuior that the principal cause of De
golludo’s retreat was the destruction of his am
munition by the explosion of a shell at Tacuhaya.
The only cities in possession of Mi rain on uro Cor
dova, Puebla, Orizaba aud Mexico. Three thou
sand troops under Ampudia were marching to
ward the last named city. General Garcia was
also moving in the same direction, by way of Hu
asteca, witli fifteen hundred men. These would
ho joined by feur thousand from San Luis de Po
lo*!, together with Degollado’s forces und others
from tho south. The re-actionary army In the
City of Mexico does not number more than six
thousand men. The Juarez government speaks
*o confident terns of its ability to conquer the
PEYTON H. COiaTHTT, ( P(lifAl(a
JAMES W. WARREN. S * Qllor#
Number 20
capital. Col. Carlos Butterfield has obtained
from tho Juarez government an extension of time
for commencing his contract for mail service be
tween the United States and Mexican ports.
Items from the Southern Recorder (Millcdge
villo). May I Oth.
The Supreme Court opened its Spring Session
in this city yesterday. All the Judges in attend
ance. There were yesterday morning only six
cases docketed.
The Crops.
The Wheat crop through this section, does not
promise to ho very good. It generally has tho
rust or red mould. Tho Oat crop, os yet, prom
ises better. Thu stands of Corn are good, but
that of Cotton not so promising.
St. Louis, May 6.—The Mississippi has risen
six inches during the last twenty-four hours and
is still rising slowly. The Upper Mississippi has
risen one foot at Dubuque (luring the last twenty
four hours and is still rising rapidly at that point.
The Illinois river is also riaiug. Tho Missouri
river is again falling.
Sentence Remitted. —Lieut. Caleb Smith, of
the 2d United States Infantry, was recently tried
by a court martial at Fort Randall, N. TANARUS., on a
charge of violating the discipline. He wus found
guilty, and sentenced to bo “dismissed the ser
vice.” The President, however, has remitted the
seutonoe.
California and Mexican News.
New Ur leans, May 8.
The Tehuantepec steamship Coatzncoulcos,
Capt. Wilson, has arrived with Sun Frauciseu
dates of the 20th April.
The steamship Sonora bus on board one million
seven hundred thousand dollars of treasure,
and three hundred passengers for the Panama
route.
The following named vessels had arrived ut
San Franoiaco:
The ships Nonpareil, Comet, Gosport, Anna
Kimhull, Moonlight, Constance, and John Sid
ney, from New York ; the Buena Vista, from Bul
more, uud the Dragon, from Boston.
Mining and business generally were improving
iu California.
By this arrival we have dates from Vera Cruz
to the Ist iust.
Gen. Rubles, with ur.e mousand seven hun
dred men. wore at Jalupa; und Gen. Ampudia,
with two thousand men. were encamped before
J aia pa.
Junrez had issued a general exequatur, or writ
ten recognition, of uil American Consuls.
The English and French fleets have been to
directed to leave Sacnfioios on the 2d inst., und
Acapulco ou the 27 1 b.
The Liberals have taken San Bias, Muzatian,
Manzanillo, uud Culonu.
Arrest of Maroncy.
New York, May 8. -Moroney, who was formerly
Adams’ Express Agent at Montgomery, Ala., was
arrested here on Saturday night, and held to bail
in the sum of eighty thousand dollurs. Aluroney
was said to be ou his way to Europe.
Accidents w ith Pistols.— On Saturday night
lust, a young in mi on Wurreu street, (whose
name we have not learned) was shot iu the thigh
by the accidental di; enargu of a pistol iu his pau
tabiuiis pocket—the ball ranging downwards to
ward* tho knee.
Un Sunday, a boy in Girard, named
Burn os, accidentally shot himself iu the breast
wuh a pistol. We have have heard coutlictiug
ing reports of bis condition.— Enquirer.
Death of Matt Pekl.—A dispatch from Buf
falo, published m thu New York Herald, of the
6th iust., announce* iue death of Mutt Peel, the
celebrated uegro delineator, und proprietor of thu
Campbell Minstrels.
Mr. Clodton.—The Democracy of the District
would do the in solve.- lasting credit in elevating
such a man us DAY ID CLODION, wtio, we ven
ture to suy, baa done more and received teee man
uny man in the State. A man witu mure talent,
anility uud merit is not to be touud; aud We say
tuts in no spirit of flattery,Jor all that know him
will lustily to the same, iie is the man for tiiu
District; tut thu Democracy uuito ou him, and
our success is then u certainty. —Tuskegte Jjetn
ocratf
Mr. Hitilard’s Speech.
In answer to a cull, published iu our lust week
paper, the liou. Henry W. iitilutrd undressed tho
citizens ot Aiitcou county, on Tuesday ut last week
in the Court House, during recess ol Court, “ou
the political questions ot liioduy.”
lie ailuucd tu the luui that he had been inis
iupresuoted by the party with which he had for
merly acted, hi attributing motives of seltichuess
ns tu reason lor his change of party a*sociatiuns.
iie uud patiently borne tnis and had never com
plained oi u, not did he do so uow; all ho asked
oi his ltdiow-oiiixeus was a lair and candid hear
ing.
Ho was in favor of the Democratic party be
cause it nad rolled back the tide ot black-republi
canism, and had secured tor the South a victory
in tbe last Presidential election. He felt it his
duty to cu-upcfuic with it because it waa the only
pai ly mat offered any protection to Southern
Hi- u is. *
i. mol always been a State* Rights man “of
the ‘t.tightest sect"—had always acted with that
pi'.> m Congress, as his speeches uud voles
would show ; uud on all questions of Slate Rights
he and Mr. Yancey had always agreed.
lie wus uot an ultra Uniou man, as wus fre
quently said of him. True, hu was iu favor of
preserving thu Uuion, no long us it could be done
with Salary to our interest ami houor, but not a
day longer. Jio was not prepared now to go out
ot the Uniou, uud was ot opiuion that all the
wrongs und abuses of government could be cor
rected in the Union, by odhci mg to, aud insist
ing on the truu doctrine of btutu Rights. *
lire presellt Administration being brought into
power by the South, he was pn pared to stand by
it so long as it was iu tha right; but he differed
with it ou some questions, iiu wus opposed to
Specific Duties and till Protective Schemes. He
favored the natural growth and expansion of our
territory,and thought we ought to acquire Mexico
and all the u<ijucuut countries together with
( U bit.
He wus prepared to stund by the South in every
emergency; uud il, utter hulhluiiy striving Ur
preserve our rights iu the Uniou we theu tailed,
hu would, lor oiiu, be in litv or of dissolving this
government und suiting up lor oursolves.
Tutkeyee JJemoerat.
■* i
Henry's Si-innim Machine.— The editor of
Deßow # Review saj* concerning the invention
of George U Henry, of Mobile —which has been,
on several oocasious, brought to the notice of our
readers:
luu mutter is no longer an experiment. Many
planters have adopted tuu process the present sea
son, uud have ordered the uuccusury machinery.
Utners are preparing very souu lo enter the held.
\> c havo ourselves sceu the yarn, purchased trout
a plantation where the muchmery tuts been in ac
tion, iu haudsoum mercantile condition, und of
the most superior quality, by oue ol our whole
sale houses, and leant that the market lor it iu
.New Orleans is unlimited. It wffi be purchased
us lust us received. We sincerely commend this
great matter to tho attention ol the whole plaut
u,g community, as one by which it is dcutonslro
tuu they cuu double ut iuust thu net revenue of
their estates.
H eather Crops - Hetilth.
The weather tor the past ten days has been agree
ably piuasaut, with a shower or two terefresh uud
promote vegetation. Coni presents a finu ap
pearance ; Guts generally u lailuru though we
hear ol alow exceptions; Cotton promises well,
notwithstanding the book ward Spring , -tobacco,
wo uiu credibly informed by growers, is almost
a total lailure, on account ot the scarcity ot plants
caused by the cent night* some two or three weeks
Fruit promise* finely. The health of town
aud country is remurkubm tine at this time.
—Mw abridge (Jeuiyui Mug
