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R. ELLIS fit GO., Proprietors.
Volume XV.
1860 NEW 1860
SIPMUSTG GOODS,
GEO. A. NORRIS,
RBBPSCTFDILV ami ounce* to Ins customers anil
the public generally that He is receiving one of
he largest and most attractive assortments oIFANCY
AND STAPLE
DHY-GOODS,
mthfaeity, which he offers for sale on the
r.omiiiorfating terms, and earnestly .solicits an examin
ation, confident that the Uoods w ill please and prices
will be perfectly satisfactory To enumerate would
be tedious. The Stork of Ladle*’ ;Drea Oooils
embraces Silk Robes; French Organdies, l.awus, Ja
conet, Gnssaille.snd Anglahie Robes, with from seven
to eleven Flounces; English and Amerran
Calicos; White Goods of all kind ; Sets of Jaconet,
Linen and Lace; Lace Points ami Msntillas; Anglaise,
Linen and Che :k Dusters; a heavy supply of Linen
and Domestic Goods; Corsets of improved Btyles.and
Hoop Skirts without limit.
GEORGE A NORRIS,
No. faO Broad Street.
Columbus,Ga.. March 28—ditwlui.
TRY THE GABGLING OIL
That Novor Falls
Ae a Liniment for Horne s if hat no equal.
From a Veterinary Surgeon, Ticonderoga New York.
March 1. 1*59.
THIS is to certify that I, Win. Edwards, an Eng
lish Veterinary Surgeon, having had occasion
to purchase a bottle of your valuable Gargling Oil
of Mr C D Smith, your agent, 1 applied kit in a num
ber of surgical operations with wonderful effect; and
finding it all and much more than recommended, I
have used it since in every variety of disease, and
found it to be almost of magical service in every
rase. Asa Liniment for human flesh it is not sur
passed bv any other in use WM EDWARD*.
HaIIPTA, Mfaa. t>ept. 23, 1859.
M il. Tucker 4c Go: Gentlemen—Please forward
to me at Oxford Depot 3 do* Large tfize G. Oil, 3 do*
Medium and 6 do* Small. .am nearly out, only 8
bottles on hand. I think by next year the Gargling
Oil will go off very fast, as It is increasing in demand
I had an application for it from Tennessee eighty
miles from here, and sent the oil by mail.
Yours, 4-c. JNO. P McLARTY. P. M
Extractor a letter from E. Barnard, druggist, Tal
lahassee, Fla., dated Feb. ltf. 1850
Enclosed please find draff on Mt ssra. Goodhue 4t
Cos. New York for one hundred dollars.
You will send na in the coining spring some of the
dollar and fifty cent bottles. Tin; Gargling Oil will
in all proba: ility take well, as it has become a little
known, and all who have used it ’speak well of it.—
Gov. R. K. Call esteems it very highly, not only .for
cattle, but for use among negroes afflicted with Rheu
matic and other affections.
This valuable Oil Is for sale wholesale aud retail
by Pemberton * Carter, Columbus; Zebu \ Hunt,
Macon, and by Druggist* in every county.
April 1, iß6o—w3m
The Briggs Patent Piano,
THESE BEAUTIFUL INSTRUMENTS
Are the Best in theWoild!
SO say the best judges of Europe* and
IfltTl America. 8. It. Griggs, of New York,
ff $ I fI fa the inventor and patentee Tliey are
made as much as possible like the Violin, having two
sounding boards, one at the top, the other at the bot
tom converging outwards; a thin case with oval ends,
all free from the strain of the strings, which comes on
an iron frame or bed plate. By these and other pe
culiar arrangements, a better tone is produced than
was ever heard in a piano before, a deep, organ toned
bass, and a brilliant bcll-Uke treble. They will stay
in tune much longer than uny other piano, the tension
of the strings not being effected by damp or d'y
weather. Any guarantee as to their durability will
be given to parlies purchasing, and they will be kept
in tune two years free of charge by the agent Nev
er was there so many combinations that go to make a
good and durable instrument in a piano before, [and
whoever says differently is either ignorant or tells u
falsehood. The Agent, who .has been tuning and re
pairing Pianos for 23 Years, claims to understand
the instrument thoroughly. Dr. billings of Columbus
owns the one that Iw&s on exhibition at the Perry
House. Two ha> e been sold to teachers in Macon,
and seven to other persons.
These Piano* cost from 1375 to S6OO. Any further
information will be cheerflilly given. Direct |all com
munications to ®. B. RICE, Macon, On.
Sole agent for'the sale of these Pianos in Georgia
march *6, 1860—w Ski.
Pianos. Melodeons & Organs.
BRANDS & KRONER
48 BROAD BTREET,
OFFER their Pianos of the best nit
in New York aud Boston at uor
iprices.* All then Instruments
J J fir J iiw ill bes warranted. A good Piano fin
$265 andfup to $550. Prince’s Melodeons for SSO
toglso. The genuine’Alexander Organ from S3OO to
$450. One of them, aniagmficent Instrument, may
be seen at our Store, No, 48 Broad ftireet.
March 19, IB6o—wly
BARKER’S LRAtltltlt
OF TUB
ENGLISH LANGUAGE,
HEIN*’ an Improvement on Morris’s
jilosophie Grammar, and the only
MLffpSp work in which words are parsed in
‘mtSUMm accordance with reason and common
sense. Specimen copies may be obtained bv enclos
ing 39 rents in stamps 10 Chaffin and Johnson, Co
-1 umbus,Ga. J L. BARKER
February 6th, 1860—w3m.
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NEVER DEBILITATES.
IT 18 COMPOUNDED ENTIRELY from Gums,and
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sorted to with confi- *8 dence in all diseases for
which it fa recommend- ■* ed.
It has cured thousands A withinthe last two years
who had given up hope of relief as uum*rus
unsolicited certificate# in my possession show.
The dose must be adap- p ted lo the temperament
of the individual taking it and used in such quan
tities as to net gently on ES Die bowels.
Let the dictates of your Judgment guide you in
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attack
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the FAMILY CA-VT II A RTI C PILL
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Price 30 Centi.
THE LIVER INVIGORATOR and FAMILY CA
THARTIC PILLS are retailed by Druggists generally
and sold wholesale and retail by the Trade in all the
large towns.
8. T. W. SANFORD, M. D.,
Manufacturer and Proprietor,
nnl7—-wsm. 335 Broadway, New York.
WANTED
1 AAA SHINGLE BLOCKS (to square not less than
IUUU foot)delivered in Columbus, for which a
fair price in Cash will be given. Apply to
oetl7-wrtf JB9EPH B WYNN
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to J. ENNIS St CO., either
by Note or Account, past due are requested to
come forward and settle without delsy.
Columbus, March I, IB6o—wtf
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rOirMBIH, TIEBUAY, APRIL IT, ISM.
Military Encampment.
For some tirno past, tboro been a move
ment in favor of an encampment of tbe State vol
unteers* with the limits of the State. Tbe question
has been discussed in the newspapers, and vari
ous military corps hare taken action on the sub
ject.
The plan proposed by tbe committee was for
oaob company to voto for the place most eligible,
and enclose the action of tbe meeting to tbe com
mittee in Moeon. The 4th Monday in May, too,
was arranged as tbo time lor tbe assembling of
the different companies, without respect to what
might bo the convenience of tho soldiery of the
city selected.
We do nut desire to throw any obstacle in the
way of an encampment, if it is the pleasure of the
volunteers to have one during tho present soason.
We state, however, what we know to bo true,
when wo say, that there is an unaccountable loth
argy upon the subject among military men. That
out of the large number of corps in the State, not
one-third have responded to the call of the com
mittee to select a place for the enoampment; and
those companies that have taken action are very
indifferent about the matter. Besides, many ci
ties have been voted for—Columbus, Macon, Sa
vannah, Atlanta and Augusta—and while the
genuiue hospitality of the soldiery of each placo
would welcome their brotbers-in-arms among
them, yet there is a disposition to select another
place than their own homos for tho encampment.
In this view of the matter, wo think the expedi
ency of the project, to say the least, is doubtful,
and ought not to be entered into hastily. The
expenses will be heavy, and tbe city ohosen as
the most suitable place for the encampment may
expect a heavy contribution upon their purses.
If our objections aro overruled; if tho voice of
the military of the State insist upon au encamp
ment at this time, wo promise for the Columbus
companies a “ place in the picture” second to
nono. This will suffice.
The Encampment. -The Savannah Volunteer
Guards and Irish Jasper Greens, says the Morning
News, of the 12th inat., met last night to consid
er the subject of the proposed military encamp
ment in June. Both companies regard such a
movement as iigjxpedient at this time, but re
solved, if Savannah was selected as the place of
meeting, to give theirbrothren from a distance a
soldiers’ welcuino.
Georgia Forester
This is tbe title of anew paper, published in
Waresboro, IVare county, by C. W. Styles aud E.
L. Peace. Mr. C. W. Styles is the editor. Ileis
a bold, forcible writer, and the first number of the
Forester exhibits energy and talent. Wo cordi
ally greet him into tho fraternity, and trust that
tbe Forester may meet with success.
fnlon (Spring# Gazette-
Sum. 1). Lary, Esq., formerly of this city, has
associated himself with Mr. B. FraukOwen in the
editorial charge of tho Gazette. The last number
contains his salutatory, which is quito appropri
ate and characteristic. This valuable acqusition
will no doubt add to the interest and usefulness
of tbo Gazette.
For the Charleston Convention. —Tbe
steamor Augusta, Savannah, Capt. Phillips, for
the Charleston Convention, will leave Sunday
afternoon, the 22d instant, at four o’elook. Tho
fare for the trip will be S3O.
JEST- The Albany Guards, of Albany, Ga., will
go into an encampment on Tuesday, the Ist day
of May. The Amorieus, Georgia, Volunteers
have accepted an invitation to unite with them
on the occasion. The ladies, it Is said, contem
plate giving a pic-nic each day tho encampment
eontinnes. What a glorious time those soldiers
will have!
iJfiiF'Tbe following were tho ballottings of tho
Cincinnati Convention four years ago. when Mr.
Buchanan was nominated for Presidout:
Buchanan. Douglas. Pierce.
Ist ballot 136% 33 122%
2d do 139 31% 119%
3d do 139% 32 119%
4th do 141% 30 119
sth do 140 31 119%
6th do 155 28 107%
7th do 143% 58 89
Bth do 147% 56 87
9th do U 6 56 87
I Oth do 147% 62% SO
11th do 147% 83 80
12th do 148 63% 79
13th do 150 63 77%
14th do 152% 63 75
15th do 168% 118% 3%
16th do 168 122
17th do 296 withdrawn.
G corgi a Arrow Root.—Wo find in the Phila
delphia papers an advertisement of “Pure Geor
gia Arrow Root,” manufactured by Col. Ilal
lowes, of St. Mary's, in this State. Dr. Jaek-
Bon, of the University of Pennsylvania, pronoun
ces it “superior to any Bermuda or other arrow
root” be has seen. Dr. James R. Chilton, a
practical chemist, declares it to be, in every re
spect, “fully equal to the best quality of arrow
root obtained from Bermuda.”
Important Decision.—ln the ease of Wilkin
son, Plaintiff in error vs. Jeffers A Cothran, tho
Bnpremo Court of this State has decided that “a
negotiable promissory uote transferred us a col
lateral security, is not subject in the hands of the
holder to aotts-off or demands by the maker
against tbe payee, and this whether the note be
endorsed before or after maturity, when the de
mand does not grow out of the original consider
ation of the note.”
pOTThc Macon Citizen publishes a list of
deiaocratio papers in Oeorgia that have “repu
diated Douglas,'’ including our neighbor, the
Times. We have never road the articlo of tbe
Times in which it announced that there was any
gulf between itself and Douglas, though we be
lieve that it has not been as explicit as tbe
Corner Stone In defending the “little giant” and
his squatter sovereignty. We would like for our
neighbor to say whether tho Citizen is correct in
its classification; for as wo intend to Oppose
Douglas and squatter sovereignty, wo aro some
what solicitous to know whether their champion
is to bo the Times or the Corner Stone, or both !
We clip the above from the Enquirer. When
the question is before the people, we will give
our neighbor nil the light it seeks. Our position
wan defined during the canvass in this State for
Governor; it is tbo same now. Our cotemporary
ought not to ask questions, however. If any
thing good can come out of tho Constitutional
Union Party of “ull section*,” wo shall he agroc
abiy disappointed. They will have a platform,
as meaningless as that passed by the recent Mus
cogee Opposition Convention. Avoiding every
living issue, and dead bent on the spoils.
A Steam Wagon for Common Roam.—>4
foundry firm In Hannibal, Missouri, has just
completed a road locomotive, run by steam,
which upon its trial has proved eminently suc
cessful ; so much so that‘a gotleman of that city
has contracted for one, at a oost of $2,500, for a
trip to Pike's Peak.
This Morse Telegraph Patent—A letter
from Washington says the commissioner of pa
tents has granted an extension of the Morso tele
graph patent for seven years, hot has not yet pre
pared a written opinion. It covers the patent of
1846, including the instruments and the mode of
transmission used under Professor Morse's pres
ent paten#.
THE UNION OF THE STATES, A Nil THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATES.
Missouri Democratic Slate Convention.
The proceedings of the Democratic Slate Con
vontion at Jefferson City, were not very harmo
nious* k Tlie Cominittoo on resolution, agreed
upon a platform endorsing tho maiu foaturca of
Mr. Buchanan’a administration ; affirming that
neither Congress nor Territorial Legislatures have
the power to abolish or prohibit tho introduction
of slavery in tho Territories; repudiating the doc
trine of Stephen A. Douglas, of unfriendly legis
lation ; favoring tho Fugitive Slave law ; charg
ing tho invasion of Vitginia ns tho legitimate re
sult of tho touchings of tho republican party ;
repudiating tbe stereotyped charge of disunion
sentiment so often repeated for party effect
against the democratic party, and denouncing
the doctrino of the irrepressible conflict.
On State politics, as regard* tho railroad issuo,
it is proposed to refer it to the people at tho next
election, asserting, however, that it is alike tho
duty and for tho interest of the Stato to encour
age a judicious system of internal improvements
within the constitutional limit of tho Stato debt.
A resolution, advocating the peaceful acquisi
tion of territory, especially Cuba, was added to
the platform, when tbe wholo report was adopted
unanimously. After soveral ineffectual ballots,
Governor Olayboru F. Jackson was unanimously
nominated, and Thomas C. Reynolds was also
unanimously nominated Lioutenant Governor, B.
J. Massey, tho present Secretary of State, and A.
W. Morrison, the present Treasurer, were nomi
nated for re-election
Communicatod.
Messrs. Editors : l regret to sue that demo
crats hero and there aro pledging themselves not
to vote for Mr. Douglas, if nominated at Charles
ton. This id all wrong. Those who do not
intend to abide tho nomination, ought not to
have a voice in the matter. It is mean princi
ple to take when you win und refuse to givo
when you lose. If Mr. Douglas is tho ehoiceof
tho Convention, he is thochoice of the democracy
of the nation. The prejudice against Mr. Doug
las is on account of his views upon it question,
which ha# no practical bearing whatever. He
will make a good President. lie is the only man
who can win tho race and, if wo do not take him
at Charleston, the opposition would be glad of
the chance to vote for him. He is better than
any mau they can nominate, aud the tide down
in this coautry is fat running in his favor to de
feat abolitionism.
WIRE GRASS.
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From Harper's Weekly.
Hon. Marlin J. trauford, of Georgia.
Martin J. Crawford, a Representative in
Congress from Georgia, was born in Jasper coun
ty, in that Stale, on tho 17th day of March, 1820.
He is it sou of Hardy Crawford—a member of that
family so old aud honorable in Georgia, where
the name of Crawford has repeatedly been asso
ciated with responsible aud distinguished public
position#. Ills mother was a daughter of Lieu
tenant William Jenkins, an officer of tho Virginia
Continental Line, who settled in Georgia soon af
ter tho close of the Revolutionary War. The
early education of Mr. Crawford was received
nuder tbe watchful enre of his father, who exact
ed diligence and obedience uuder all circumstan
ces. Thus tho buy was tiun-Iy prepared for use
fulness and distinction in manhood, ilis educa
tion, so auspiciously commenced, was completed
at Mercer University, in Central Georgia.
Shortly after leaving tho University Mr. Craw
ford commenced the study of law under the ad
vice and counsel of Uou. Thomas F. Foster, a
lawyer of distinction, and for several years a
conspicuous member of the House of Representa
tives of tho United Routes. The schoolmato of
his father, and always his intimate friend, Mr.
Foster always took a great interest in his student,
whose progress was such that be was admitted to
the bar just before be was twenty-ono years of
age. Although Mr. Crawford entered upon his
profession with Solid ucquireineuts, as the result
of diligent reading, and with every prospect of
great success, the death of his father about that
time, by which ho came to the possession of a
handsome fortune, disinclined him to engage ac
tively and entirely in the law. lie contented
himself, therefore, with so much practice, and no
more, for somo years, us would secure to him at
home und on the circuit tho genial society and
gouerous intercourse for which the bench and bar
us Georgia are famous.
While yet a young man, .Mr. Crawford was
elected a member of the lower branch of tho Leg
islature of Georgia, und ho served in tbe session
of 1845—'46 with marked success, taking u posi
tion among the most active and useful members.
With a determination to quit politics and do
voto his attention to the practice of tho law, Mr.
Crawford removed iu 1848 to Columbus, where
he has since resided. Ho was true to his purpose
until 1850, when tho excitement growing out of
the slavery question was scarcely any—if at all—
less in the South than at tho present time. A dis
ciple of the extreme Southern State Rights school,
Mr. Crawford shared in tho general excitement
which pervaded bis section, and consented to be
chosen a delegate to the celebrated Nashville con
vention. He maintained in before
the people resistance to the Compromise Meas
ures of 1850. Goorgia, however, determined to
accept the adjustment, and ho acquiesced.
The election of Hon. Alfred Iverson to the Scn
ute of tbe United States in 1853 created a vacan
cy on the benob for the circuit in which he resides,
to which Mr. Crawford was chosen. lie rose
rapidly in his new field of duty. His courteous
maimers, united with a flue intellect, an excellent
knowledge of and a firm and impartial administra
tion of the law, eminently fitted him for the judi
cial office. Ho satisfactorily did he demean himself,
that, upon his retiring from the bench, for the
first time in the history of the circuit, resolutions
were adopted by the bur, declaring their high ap
preciation of him as a man, and their full appro
val of his career as a Judge.
In 1865 Mr. Crawford was nominated for Con
gress (much aguiust his own wishes) by a Demo
cratic convention. Tho district is composed of
twenty-four counties, and tho canvass, which was
conducted with ability on both sides, was one of
groat labor and groat excitement. Mr. Crawford
was elected over hi* competitor—who was regar
ded as one es the most sagacious leaders of tho
American party—by a majority of some 600 votes,
aud took his seat as a member of the Thirty-fourth
Congress in December, 1855. He was again
elected, in 1867, to tbe Thirty-fifth Congress, by
a majority of 1600 votes, and to tbe seat be now
holds, as a member of the Thirty-sixth Congress,
in 1859, by a still larger majority: thus proving
that his constituents consider him a “good and
faithful servant.”
In Congress Mr. Crawford ranks among the
ablest men in tbe House, and although strong in
his own opinions, aud sometime# heated in their
advocacy, he preserves decorum in debate, and is
always courteous and respectful in intercourse.
lli* speeches on tho general politics of the day,
of which ho has made several since he came to
Congres#,aro among the boston the ultra Southern
side, and candidly express bis views. Jlis position
on the revival of the slave trade may be gathered
from the following paragraph from his remarks
in an incidental debate on that subject in the
House. After stating the position of several
Southern States on this question in former years,
Mr. Crawford went on to remark :
“As I said before, South Carolina and other
States early moved in this matter; but to-day
we stand iu a different position, and our opinions
JVo different from what they were then. Then it
was the custom of our private and our public
men to excuse themselves for its existence among
them; but'Abolition’ movements, from 1820 to
this time, have caused investigation aud discus
sion of tbe subject until it is stronger iu the South
than over before; and although itsonemies have
increased, it never had so many friends as at this
time. NoHouthern man condemns it a* an evil,
either moral or political; and so far from apolo
gizing for it hero now, as our Representatives did
in 1820, wo stand here its advocates and defend
er*. Moreover, we say to you of tho North, who
advocate the doctrines advanced both hero and
in another place, that if it is a warbotween the
.States and Territories for freo labor or slave labor
—‘that all must be free or all must be slave'—
yon but hasten the day when, upon the plains of
Arizona, and the territory south of us, even to
Central America, you will find the South equal to
the necessity which you havod imposed upon her,
and a perpetuation of slavery, wnich lime itself
can scarcely compute. The question, therefore,
rests with tbe North. Let us alone, and we are
content; if we aro driven to tho importation of
African laborers it will bo your fault, not ours.”
Mr. Crawford speaks with great fluency, and is
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1860,
concise and forcible rather than ornato, fortifying
hjs position with fact* and authorities, aud ma
king no attempt at display, lie is of uiiddlosuo,
well made, with Celtic features and complexion,
and keen, piercing eyes. Urucoful in his ges
tures, and possessing a pleasant yet commanding
voice, ho is invariably listened to whenever he
rises, and generally retains, while on the floor, tho
earnest attention es tho House, This Is, proba
bly, because ho “never speaks without having
something to sayand seldom, except to tho
immediate question uuder consideration. Ho
was in last Congress and is still a member of the
Committee of Way Band Means.
The March Convention.
The Federal Union is still snapping at tho
March Convention. Wo soar it never will re
cover its temper. It is wasting strength to show
it was a failure. The Macon Telegraph, in a
humorous way, joins tho huo and erv of the Fed
eral Union.
We deny emphatically, that it was any thing
like a failure. No one who regards the authority
and dignity and behests of tbo party more than
the aspirations of politicians, the fortunes of fa
vorites can view it in any such light. Is Goor
gia degraded and disgraced, because she doe*
not choose to press the claim* of any of her sous
fur the Presidency. Is the Democratic party
demoralised because she prefers to speak through
regular chosen delegates, ra'her than acquiesce
iu the usurpation of a few members us the leg
islature.
Wo hope no portion of tho delegation will be
excluded from tho Convention. We understand
the room engaged will accommodate three thou
sand persons.
If every State sends h double delegation, there
will bo room enough for all. If the hall is too
small,we doubt not, au amicablo arrangement can
bo made by the delegates to have the State effeo- j
lively
It*s tiffie'WTbanish this contention between the
December and March Conventions, from the col
uuins of democratic newspapers. The party has
spoken, has spoken wisely, has acted with for
hoarauco, and those who fouud themselves led off
into a minority, ought to close the controversy.
If they do not lose their discretion in (taur solici
tude to serve their friends, they will hr'glad to
let this little jar bo forgotten.— South- Western
(Amorieus) Netes.
The Nominee ol ihe Charleston Convention.
From present indications Gen. Jo. Lane, of
Oregon is to be tho successful man at Charleston,
anil in our opinion will bo the next President.—
This is our guess. Asa matter of oourao, we
would like to see Georgia and Missippi honored
with the position, but if as we believe now, Ore
gon is to supply the President for the next term,
we will heartily co operate in elevating Gen. Lane.
[ Weekly Enterprise, Miss.
Arkansas Democratic Convention
Sr. Lon is, April 11.
Tho Arkansas Democratic Stato Convention,
which was held at Little Rock on the 2d, nomi
nated Richard 11. Johnson, editor of the True
Democrat, a violent opponent of Douglas, for
Governor; W. W. Floyd, T. T. Oourclls, G. W.
Taylor,, and \\\ W. Leak, were chosen doctors.
Eight delegates to Charleston were also elected.
The Comuiittco on Resolutions made a report fa
voring tho doctrine of squatter sovereignty, which
waa at ouce unanimously voted down. The reso
lutions advocating Congressional protection of
slavery in tho Territories, aud repudiating the
heresies of Dougins were pusacd by a large ma
jority.
A despatch from Fort Smith says the excite
ment in tho Cherokoe Nation on the slavery ques
tion i* increasing, and serious trouble is brew*
iOS ’
lIcNTKH roit President.—Wo aro informed,
says tho Macon Telegraph, that Senator Toombs,
who husboen in Georgia the past week, attend
ing to some business iu the Courts, iu of the con
fident opinion that tho democratic South will
unite in presenting Senator Hunter os their cun
didate, uud he will be nominated. That will do
very well indeed. Hunter will command tho
rcHpeotand confidence of all.
We trust the above information is correct, and
that Mr. Toombs and other democratic leaders
will übu their best efforts to givo the peoplo so
respectable a candidate. Many long years ago,
whilst he was a member of tbe lower House of
Congress, we had the pleasure of an acquaint
ance with Mr. Hunter and hi* estimable lady—
being a guest for two weeks in the sumo bouse—
and his dignified deportment made a very favor
able impression upon our mind. Unless ho bos
greatly changed for tho worse, his private virtues,
no less than public career, would command the
respoct and secure the confidence of the peoplo.
His accomplished lady would also well grace tho
White House. Let the Charleston convention put
up Hunter of Virginia and Hunt of New York—
the one from the largest slavo, und the other from
the largest free State—and invite to their support
conservative, union men of all parties, and tho
country will escape tbe reign of biook republi
, can ism—tho reign of terror. — Mucon Mess.
Mr. Stephens not an ahpiiiant.—From the
letter of the lion. A. 11. Stephens, it will bo per
ceived thut he is not an aspirant for tho fancied
honors of the Presidency. Tho letter, however,
was written some time ago, and for a spocial pur
pose. It is evidont it was penned with the pat
riotic motivo of harmonizing and preserving the
democratic party iu Georgia and tbo Bouth. The
convention at Miliedgeville wisely declined to en
ter into “mischievous wrangling# for individual
favorites,” and therefore the apparent reason for
writing the letter docs not apply, and Mr. Ste
phens is not barred from allowing his name used
at Charleston.
We believe that Mr. Stephens is tbe man for
tbo times, and the only Southern man who can
carry tbe Dougins wing of the Northwest democ
racy; and if this ii so, of course the only one
who can hope for success if nominated. We
should be proud to seo him drawn from his re
tirement and placed at tho head of tbo govern
ment. A statesman and patriot liko Alexander
11. Stephens has no right to withdrew from his
friends, or the service of his country, at a time
when they and his country mo.it need his servi
ce*.—Gear yin Forester.
Wheat Crop.—Wo are gratified to learn, says
the Marietta Statesman, that the wheat crop is
much better than has been anticipated. Muny
say that their wheat is very good and promises
an abundant yiold. Wo arc seriously of opinion
that many of our planters, like political dema
gogues, take advantage of the apparent crisis, aud
cry out, wolf, when there is no danger.
Rev. J. T. Montgomery.—-We aro informed
that the above gentleman, now President of tbo
Centenury College, at Summcrficld, Ala., upon
hearing of the late destruction of tho LuGrange
Female College, enclosed a cash subscription to
tho amount of one thousand dollars for flu re
building of the Chapel, provided, a building worth
twenty thousand dollars Is erected. —La Grange
fleporter, April 13.
Mallory's Residence Birred.-—On
Saturday afternoon last, Mrs. E. T. Mallory's
residence, five milos South-West of this place,
together with kitchon and all the outhouses, ex
cept a negro cabin, was burned to the ground.—
The neighbors, wo learn, have combined and have
nearly erected new buildingß for Mrs. M.—fur
nishing her with tbe material with which to build
and doing the work themselves. We understand
that on Monday and Tuesday last there were
between fifty aud one hundred hands employed
in replacing Mrs. M's. loss. Such neighbors are
worthy to bo honored.--- LaQrange. Hep.
pCr In the town of Gilmanton, N. 11. there In
is said to be a young married lady, who (having
been herself born on* tho 24th of January)
has bad four children, horn successively each
year on the sumo day.
Charleston A Savannah It R.—The Savan
nah Republican of the 16th Inst., say* there re
mains now but four and a half miles unlaid track
between tho bridge and Charleston, and this will
bo overcome during the present week, *o that a
week from that date tho cars will go throngh with
out interruption.
pm* The Republican Territorial Convention
met at Lawrence on the 1 Ith inst. The Conven
tion passed unanimously a resolution declaring
Wui. If. Seward tho first cheioe of the republi
cans of Kansas for the Presidency. Tbo atten
dance wan largo and tbe action harmonious.
One ov the Juno kb op the Supreme Court,
a Citizen or Atlanta.—We learn that Hon.
Richard F. Lyon ha* bought a house and lot in
Atlanta, with the intention of becoming a perma
nent citizen of the place.
ClLllMßl 8, WF.ILNKSDAY APRIL 18. 1860
Dougins Baltimore louvcntlon- Oppodtloii.
Tho Kuquirer is good at conclusions. In yes
terday’s issue there is an article hondud “Black
Republican* for Douglas.” The proof of this
charge is contained iu tho fact, that Forney, the
clerk of tho House of Representatives, i# for Doug
las. Has not tho opposition been harping on this
string all tho tiiuo ; making out of it all the cap
ital tboy could? Unfortuuatoly, for tho Enqui
rer, howovor, it makes a bad showing for the op
position. Pennington, tho Republican Speaker
of the House, who was elected over tho South
American, Smith, of North Carolina, (the demo
crats voting for Smith,) tho Etsfuirer says “is
belioved to be opposed to the Black Republicans
His selection of tho committees gave uffonco to
that party, and wo would not be a all surprised
if ho is found supporting tbo Baltimore nominee
for the Presidoucy.” * *
Nor would we be surprised to find him “chock
by jowl” with tho opposition of Georgia. If wo
understand the policy of tho Georgia Opposition,
they arc favoring a Constitutional Union Par
ty, to noftuinato a candidate for tho Presidency at
Baltimore. It is to be a Union party of “all
sections,” and will support tho Baltimore norni
noo for tho Presidency. What an incongruous
mass will assemble at that Convontion ! With a
platform of the “Coustitution, tho Union and the
enforcement of law !” Broad enough, long enough
and deep enough, to hold the whole Republican
party, body aud soul. Upo tho con-traction of
the Constitution, parties take position ; upon tho
way to preserve tho Union, they are divided; hotc
tho law should bo enforced, they fight their bat
tle*.
The truth is, there is not a hope of success with
the Opposition. They cannot agree among them
selves, upon any line of policy, they wage a guer
rilla war against the Democracy, they uro impo
tent for good, and true patriotism would suggest
that their only chance of salvation is in hoisting
the htttiuor of Southern Rights, in opposition lo
Nationalism. In this way, they might succeed
in drawing off from the Democratic party, some
of its best men, who would act with them upon a
pure Southern Rights platform, but us long as
they cry Union ! UiyoN! and try to patch up a
National party out of tho old Federal elements of
the Whig party at tho North, they may expect
the Democrats lo hold on and preserve their own
organization aud make honorable concessions for
policy sake, with a view of defeating and whip
ping out thoir allied enemies. Tho Opposition
aro at sea without chart or ootnpuss, uud if it is
a matter of congratulation with them, wo trust
that the Republican Potmington will not disap
point them in supporting their nomine© ut Bal
timore for tho Presidency.
Visit,of Gi- I’rlnce of Wales
This young scion of tho royal house of Eng
land, has received tho gracious permission of tho
Qucon, to honor tho Uuuudas with a visit; and
iva Lord Lyon, tho British Minister ut Washing
ton, is making immense preparation# ut his resi
dence, it is thought that the ••young cub” of
Guelph will deign to visit our republican land.—
Os course tho danglers and lion hunters of tho
Northern cities will run mad after this youth*
lie will be diuod, wined aud feted by them until
he will be utterly disgusted with their sycophan
cy, and return home with a poor opinion of our
people and institutions. It would be much bet
ter if the young man were permitted to travel
quietly, and observe for himself tho manner and
customs of the land ; hut it will not bo so. Those
who will approach him are the last persons iu
the world who can convoy to the Priuco the work
ings of our system es government, und the true
character of a democratic republican nation.
Real Estate in Memphis.—We copy the
following from the Memphis Avuhinclie in rela
tion to the growing prospects of Memphis:
The sales of real estate for tho paNt week ns
made by our leading agents uud auctioneers
fchow that there is a rapid and steady demand
for city property, at prices which are generally
satisfactory to owners. Tho wonderful increase
of our city iu wealth and population is now at
tracting l heal tent ion of capitalists and business
men 4mm all sections us the Unioiqaud hundreds
are nrriving here every week seeking locations
for business uud investments for their capital.—
The immense number of buildings under con
tract, and those contemplated, will more than
double iu puuihcr of those erected last year, and
with this increased number of business bouses
and dwellings a very largo umount who are
convening hero will bo supplied with business
und dwelling bouses at fair und moderate routs.
Cowhiding Young La oiks in School.—Tho
Kenosha N Y, Times gives an account of tho
cowhiding of a young huly in a school in Keno
sha. The teacher's name is Pope. Tho pupil is
a young lady fifteen years of uge, daughter of E.
F. Morris, of tbut city. Tho Times nays that it
appeared iu the ovideucu that tho girl was flog
ged across the back and hare neck with a raw
hide, some live or six strokes being given, draw
ing blood, all for the ofl'cnco of chewing guiu.—
The master has been tried for the offence, hut the
jury and and not agree.
If that is the manner of “teaching tho young
idea” in NoTUierii schools, and ftq; bo trivial an
offence, if an offence it can bo called, wo hope
that, that system of suasion may be confined to
that section of tho lurid. If any pedagogue should
dare to do such u thing in this latitude, he would
soon find the place too hot to hold him, and be
would, in all probability, be transferred by a con
veyance peculiarly Southern —a rail- to a more
congenial cliine.
Wasiisxoton Monument. \Ve are requested
Hays au exohunge, to publish tbo following list of
PoHtofiiccs in Goorgia which have made returns ol
fundi* collected in aid of this work :
Augusta, $13011; Daiubridgc, 30 eta.; Cal
houn, t 0 ct*.; Cut li hurt, $3 79; DariioisviUo, $2 00;
Eaton ton, $4 00; Jonesboro’, $2 00; Kingston 40c;
LuG range, $5 00; Long Streot, $3 00; Macon, $5;
tSavnnnah, sls 48; Tulbotton, $3 00; Taylor's
Creek, $2 00.
Computinu Interest.—A now inode of com
puting interest at six percent, has been publish
ed, which appears very simple. Multiply any
given number of dollars by the number of days
of interest desired ; separate tbe right-hand fig
ure, and divide by six ; the result is the true in
terest in cents of such sum for such number of
days at six per cent. This rule is simple, and so
true according to all busiuoss usages, that every
hunker, merchant and clerk should post it up for
reference and use. There being no such thing as
a fraction about it, there is scarcely any liability
to error or mistake. Jiy no othor arithmetical
process cun so decided information be obtained
with so few figures.
Gen. Doniphan, of Missouri, ho* heartily
joined the Democracy. He wus au old lino
whig. Tho Platte Argui, which states the above
fact, say* “an abler or purer man cannot be
found in tbo Dtato.”
The Logan, (Ohio) Gazette says that un
der the late admixture decision of Judge (Jholson
of tbe Hupreme Court of that Htato, a mulatto
man has been elected supervisor of a road dis
trict adjoining Bellefontaine, mid will according
ly lord it for his term of office over tho white
men of tbe district. We make no objection to
this on behalf of the black republicans who elec
ted him, certainly. It is somewhat a matter of
taste-
Admission or Kansas.
Tho telegraph bus already announced the pass
age of the bill for tho admission of Kansas iuto
tho Union, in tbo House, by a largo imjority.—
Tho following are tho yeas and nays together
with n synopsis of tho principal provisions of tho
bill:
Yeah.—Messrs. Adams, Mass; Adrian, Aid
rich, Allen, Ashley, Babbitt, Barr, Barrett, Beale,
Bingham, Blair, Black, Drayton, Briggs, Buffing
ton, Burch, Burlingame, Burnham, Butterfield,
Campbell, Carey, Carter, Case, Clark, N Y;
Clarke, B Cochrane, John Cochraue, Colfax,
Conkling, Cooper, Corwin, Covodo, Cox, Curtis,
Dawes, Delano, Duoll, Dunn, Edgcrton, Edwards
Eliot, Ely, Kthoridge, Farnsworth, Fenton, Fer
ry, Florence, Foster, Fouke, Frank, French,
Got eh, Grow, Gurley, Halo, llall, llaskin, Hel
miek, liiakmnn, Hoard, Holman, Howard, Hum
phrey, Hutchins, Irvine, Junkin, Kellogg, Mich.,
Kellogg, 111., Kenyon, Kilgore, Killiuger, Larra
bee, Loach, Mich., Lee, Logan, Longnockor,
Loomis, Lovejoy, Marston, Martin, 0., McClor
nand, McKean, Melvnigbt, McPherson, Mont
gomery, Moorhead, Morrell, Morris, Pa., Morris,
111., Morse, Kibluck, Nixon, Olin, Palmer, Pon
dleton, Perry, Petit, Porter, Potter, Pottle, Rice,
Riggs, Robinson, li 1., Robinson, 111., Royce,
Schwartz, Soruuton, Scdgowick, Spaulding, Spin
ner, Stanton, Stevens, Stewart, Pa., Sloat, Strat
ton, Tappan, Thayer, Thoaker, Thonipkins, Train
Trimble, Valandigbain, Vandever, Verree, Wal
dron, Walton, Wujhbumo, 111., Washburne, Mo:,
Woshburne, Wis., Webster, Wells, Willson, Win
dow, Wood, Woodruff.—l 34.
Nay*—Messrs. Adams, Ky.; Anderson, Mo.;
Anderson, Ky.; Ashmore, Avery, Burhcsdalc,
Booock, Bonham, Boteler, Boyce, Brabsou,
Branch, Bristown, Burnett, Clark, Mo.; Clopton,
Corr, Craig, Mo.; Craig, N. C., Crawford, Curry,
Davidson, Davis, Md.; Edmundson, English,
Garuett, G art roll, Gilmer, Hamilton, Hardeman,
Harris, Va.; llullon, Hawkins, llill, Hindman,
Houston, Hughes, Jackson, Jenkins, Junes,
Keitt, Lamar, Leach, N. C.; Leake, Love, Mallo
ry, Maynard, McQueen, Mcßae, Miles, Million,
Moure, Ky.; Moore, Ala.; Nelson, Noell, Pugh,
Quarles, Reagan, Ruffin, Scott, Sickles, Simms,
Smith, Va.; Smith, N. C.; Stallworth, Stevenson,
Stokes, Thomas, Vance, Whitoley, Winslow,
Woodson—73.
Mr. Euglisb said a* more than two third# of
liis political friends hud voted nguinst tho bill,
bo had voted “No.”
I Tho bill declare# that tho Stato of Kansas
shall b'o admitted into the Union under tho Wy
andotte Constitution on an equal footing with
tho original States in ull respects whatever. The
boundaries begin at tho point on tho western
boundary of Missouri, where tbe 37th parallel of
North latitude crosses the same line, theuee west
on said parallel to tho twenty filth meridian of
longitude west of Washington, thence north on
that meridian to tho fortieth parallel of latitude,
thence east on said parallel to the western boun
dary of Missouri, thence south with tho western
boundary of that Stato to the place of beginning;
Provided nothing contained in tho Constitution of
Kansas shall be construed to impair the rights of
person or property now pertaining to tbe Indians
in the Territory, according to existing treaties,
nor shall their territory beiueluded with tho State
until said tribe shall signify their assent there
to. Until tbe uoxt general apportionment, Kan
sas shall bo entitled to one member in the House
of Representative*. Tbe remainder of tho bill
contains the usual land provisions aud condi
tions.]
Tho bill lias yet. to pass the Senate.
Democratic Hcnllmenl In Ohio
Joint llesolulions in Gelation to the Outbreak at
Harper's Ferry.
Whereas, the people of the United States, “in
order to form a more perfect union, establish jus
tice, insure domestic tranquility,” Ac., as set
forth in the preamble of the Constitution of tbo
United Stales, have ordained a government,
which embraced, ut tbo time of its formation, aud
which now embraces both slaveholding and linu
slavcholding Hiatus; and whereas, the Union thus
formed uuder tbe a Constitution, constituting the
closest, most delicate und important relationship
that can exist between couimuniticH of puoplu
independent in their local domestic affairs, is an
object of tho highest concern to ull the States
composing it, which doiuunds from each u warm
and earnest consideration for tho poacc, safety,
prosperity and happiness of all the others: Bo
it thereiore—
lie Halved, Hy the General Assembly of the
State of Ohio; That the peoplo of Ohio, by their
Representatives, ‘regard the recent outrage at
Harper’s Ferry a# a crime, not only ugainst tho
Commonwealth of Virginia, but against tho Gov
ernment of the United States.
2. Thut in tho spirit of frieudship und good
neighborhood, uud with the assurance of a de
termined purpose, faithfully to obey ull the obli
gations, which tho Constitution and laws of the
land impose upon them, and especially desiring
ut this juncture to express an earnest sympathy
with their follow citizens of Virginia, recently
threatened with an attempt to produce a servile
revolt in thoir midst, tho people of Ohio greet the
people of Virginia, and congratulate them upon
the prompt suppression of tho attempted outbreak
and upon their safe deliverance from the horror#
of a servile insurrection.
3. That in view of what has recently oocurred
to excite tho alarm of our Southern brethren, the
peoplo of Ohio disavow, a# tboy have always
done, any rightnr wish to interfere, in uny man
ner, with the domestic institutions of the other
Stutcs of the Union.
4. That, on tho contrary, they reprobate, in
the strongest and clearest terms, ull attempts
made by uny of tho citizens of Ohio, whether
by invasion, secret instigation, or tho promul
gation in any form among our people of inflam
matory appeals, designed or tending to lead to
the violent invasion of any slave State, or of iu
ceudiary matter among ihu slave population of
uny State, designed or tending to excite servile
insurrection therein, or to arouse those who are
lawfully held in servitude to violence and blood
shed; and they most earnestly protest against
and denounce uh dangerous in tendency, mid
contrary to the plighted faith on which the con
stitution was formed ull acts, whose purpose or
effect is to make tho Union less perfect, to vio
late justice between the parties to the constitu
tional compact, to disturb tbo domestic tranquil
ity of any state, or to destroy that spirit of
friendly intercourse, harmony mutual for
bearance upon wfiich tho Union was established,
and without which it cannot he perpetuated.
6. That u copy of these resolutions he enclos
ed by tbe Governor to tho Governor of Virginia,
with tho request that they bo laid before tho Le
gislature of that Commonwealth.
Newspapers.
The follow Ing singular account of how the
tiewspapor wus first introduced or the manner of
publication among the Romans, which eventual
ly led to the adoption of the present method of
sending forth intelligenco through tho country,
will doubtless be read with interest by some of
oar patrons. It is an extract from the “Printer”: ;
“Newspapers were not unknown to the Ro
mans. Julius Ctesur introduced tho regulation of
writing and publishing all the Acts or Siato oc
currences of both Eeiiute uud People. The Law's
were engruvod on brass tables, permanently fix
ed in the public places.
Tho idea was improved by the people. Cicero,
at hi# villa in Tusculum, published a daily news
paper (or inure properly a bulletin) in which was
given tho nows of tho day—births, uiarriHges,
and deaths, fashionable arrival#, etc.—-in the
most approved modern style.
Petronius has given a specimen of the Acta
Dlnma, giving tin account of u birth, un execu
tion, und a fire—all of which aro dispuched in the
curtest manner. The reporters (actuuri) had no
opportunity to Indulge in strong adjectives and
expletives.
Tho Autocrat of the Breakfast Table bus given
his version of a Roman reporter in very choice
phrases.
And tboy bud their Posters, too, as the ex
humed gates of Pompeii prove. Inscriptions in
red chalk answered,for type and paper. Thus:
“Julius Prooulus will have an auction of his
superfluous goods, to pay his debts.’ ”
■—
Small Fox.
There is no longer any cause of alarm on *ho
part of the public üboot tbo existence of this dis
ease in our city. If Mr. Gaston’s was a case of
small pox, it was exceedingly mild, and is tbe
only case that oocurred. No one who was ex
posed to tho contagion of the disease from him,
has taken it; and wo are safe in saying we are
just as free from it as any community can be.—
The various reports that hare been spread through
tho oountry about the existence of tho disease
here, were wholly foolish and unfounded.—Kn
fanla Express.
pgr A well-bred man is polite every where,
and kind even to a dog.
(OLIMBIH, TIH KBDAY, APRIL 19, 1860
The iharloaton Convention.
This body will assemble iu the city of Charles
ton on Monday next, and before wo shall lmvo
tiuio or opportunity to conuuuuicate fully with
our readers again,the country will have boon pre
cipitated into tho most important political cam
paign in its history.
AU the phenomena in the political (imminent
indicate a violent and protracted struggle, aud a
doubtful issuo. If tbe Convention ihall settle
upon a Southern man as its standard boarer,
we of tho South will know little from actual
eontuct of the bitterness and tierceness of the
struggle, for in that ovent tho tide of tho battle
will set Northward, and our hopos will bo center
ed upon tho serried phalanxes of our allies in that
section.
But if on the contrary, a Northern man bo put
in nomination, wo may confidently expect a
prominent place in tho picture, for upon us then
will greatly depend tho result of the campaign.
Grave doubts havo existed and still exist in the
minds of many, as to whether toe Democratic
Party of tho oountry can, undor any leader, over
throw tho Black Republicans in this fight. That
they have not existed without reason, the close
noss of tho Inst Presidential contest, tho subse
quent growth and successes of tho Republican
party, and the policy as indicated by thoir leaders
and developed by their action in the present
Congress, but too clearly iudioato.
Wo havo, to somo extent, entortaiuod those
doubts, uud have earnestly desired, therefore, that
tho Southern Democracy should furnish tho
leader for this occasion, that the whole oountry
might bo satisfied upon two points, viz : who are
our friends at the North, aud how many we have
in thut sootion that can ho relied upon in this
emergency, and whether one sectiou is to be de
prived by another of its just aud equal participa
tion in tbo administration of the government.
Present events indicate a gratification of our
wishes iu this regard. It is conceded that Mr.
Hunter is now the most prominent man North or
South for the nomination, and if these indications
should point to a desired result, wo confidently
entertain the hope thut a united South will inspire
the conservative men of tho North with such en
ergy and courage as will bring the country safely
through tho perilous crisis which now hangs
over it.
But in the event that u man from the North
should bo selected, it is time that wo should be
prepared to pass upon tho nomination thus ten
dered to uh. Next ofrer Mr. Hunter, Gen. Lane,
of Oregon, in classed sh the favorite. We have
previously taken occasion to stuto thut, if tho
candidate must oouio from the North we are rea
dy to accord to Gen. Lane a hearty and cordial
support, such a one as he is fully entitled to h$
reason of hiu past services and peculiar soundness
upon tho questions at issue before the country.—
We are willing to stand by tho record made by
ours el es.
If neither of these gontlumon should prove suc
cessful, it is said that Mr. Douglas will bo offer
ed to tho Democratic party. It is almost need
loss to state here that Mr. Douglas bus never
been and is not now a favorite of ours for this
position. Our views upon the questions which
have alienated him to somo exteut from the De
mocratic party, have been frequently stated at
length, and tbo object of this articlo doe* not re
quire their repetition.
The groat and manifold services rendered by
Mr. Dougins in duyß gone by, to the Democratic
party, entitle him to the warm sympathy and
respect of Democrats North and South, and every
j consideration us right and justice demand that
tho breach created between him and hi# friends
should he lossened rather than widened. Wo do
not believe that he con tern plates tho overthrow
of tho Democratic party, or any of its fundamen- ■
tal principles, uml his record shows him to lie us
sound if not sounder than any man of the Oppo
sition North or South likely to bo nominated for
tho Presidency of tho United Ntatcs. His friends
will go into tho Charleston Convention strong in
numbers and strong in tho determination to pre
serve the power and integrity of the Democratic
party. Wo do not bcliovo that he desires the
nomination, hut if tho members of thut Con
vention, North und South, put him before tbe
country upon a platform acceptable to the Doino
oracyoftho country, und not violative of any of
the rights for which we aro contending, we shall
give him an earnest aud undivided support.
From Kansas. —Information from Southern
Kansas gives rise to apprehensions of serious
trouble iu Linn and Bourbon counties, growing
out of allegod violations of tho amnesty act. An
attempt made by (he Deputy Marshal to arrest
Capt. Montgomery wus effectually resisted.
ms *
The Isabel. —A special despatch from Wash
ington to the Charleston Courier says ; “As tbe
Committee of Way# aud Moans, in the House,
fuiled to report an appropriation for tho Isabel's
mail service, in tho General Appropriation Bill,
Mr. Colfax, Chairman of tho Postal Committee,
will move a special appropriation, in the clause
restoring inland routes in postal appropriations.
This will provide for tho contract for four years,
on terms before stated.
Tyi'ouraphical Union.—At at a meeting re
cently held, tho Savuuimh Union, No. 38, rnnde
choice of Win. G. Fliun, as their delegate to tho
National Typographical Union, to convene in
Nashville, on tho 7th day of Muy, proximo.
Postponki>. —The Choice case, which is dock
eted for adjudication by the Supreme Court du
ring it# present session at Atlanta, ha# been post
poned, on uecount of tbo indisposition of B. 11.
Hill, Esq., counsel for thoappcllaut.
fpSBT A complimentary entertainment to the
delegates of tbo Confederation of tbe Young
Men's Christian Association, in Now Orleans,was
announced for Monday evoniug, April 1 Otb.—
The entertainment was to consist of tbo ‘Contents
of tho Flower Queen,’ and the Duott, “Gently
Sights tho Breeze,” by tbe Roso and tbe Lily.
Title Disturbances at Rohr. -Among the
wounded by tbe lato emeu to in Rome, as reported
elsewhere, were W. W. llall, a young Unitarian
clergyman, of Providence R. 1., and the brother
in-law of tbo now French uinister to tbe United
States. Mr. Gleulworib, the American consul,
narrowly escaped being wounded wliilo getting
into bis curringo in front of bis residence. Mr.
Stockton, tho American minister has transmitted
an official account of tho affair to our government.
Tho government of Romo ha# promised to investi
gate the whole mutter, and to punish the guilty
men and officers concerned in the outrage.
par The citizens of LaG range and tbe vicini
ty have contributed $16,085 for rebuilding tbe
Mothodist Female College, which ws# destryod
by tiro a few weeks ago.
Health op llon. B. 11. Hill.—Wo are glad to
state, says tho Temperance Crusader, that this
gentleman has so far regained his health as to he
able to travel. A great portion of the business
of Troup Bujorior Court was postponed on ac
count of his fceblo health. We hope to be able
to sou him, as usual, in his place in the bar soon,
which he always fills with so much ability.
PEYTONH. COLQUITT,
JAMES W. WARREN,
w-’r fr- *
Number 17
City Monument it New Orleans
Onr New Orleans exchanges are freighted with
accounts of the proceedings of the inauguration
of tho monument to the illustrious Sage of Ash
land, which took place in that oity en the 12th
inst.
It must havo boen quite an imposing affair.—
Tho citisenH, without distinction of party, vied in
doing honor to the tnomory of a man who made
a deop impression in tho history of tho age in
which he lived.
Tho oration was pronounced by Hon. William
11. Hunt, lylistinguished lawyer of New Orleans,
and a Poem recited by John W. Ovorall, Esq.
one of the editors of the True Delta.
Among tho visitors was Mrs. Le Vert, tho ac
complished authoress, who was present by invi
tation of the committee, and whose friendship
and regard for tho great Statesman, was well
known throughout tho country.
Anecdote of fiea. Jackson.
Tho following anecdoto is related.by Parton
in his life of Jackson recently published, foroibly
illustrating a prominent trait in tho character of
tho “ Lion of tho Hermitage.”
“ A little scene that occurred at the Hermitage
table, as doscribod by a lady who witnessed it
may sorvo to illustrate the curious blending of
the Presbyterian with tho soldier and the man of*
tho world, sometimes exhibited in Gen. Jaokson’s
behavior. After his wife had joined the ohurch,
the General, iu deference to her wishes was ac
customed to ask a blessing before meals. The
company had sat down at the table one day, when
the General was telling a warlike story with great
animation, interlarding his discourse, as was then
lm custom, with a profusion of expletives most
heterodox and profane. In the full tide of his
narration the Indy of the house interrupted her
lord, “ Mr. Jackson, will you ask a blessing?”—
Mr. Jackson stopped short in the midst of his
most soldier-like sentences, performed the duty
required of him, and thon instantly resumed his
narrative in the same tone and language as be
fore. If it were admissible to give here the exact
words of tbe interrupted sentence, with the grace
in the midst thoreof, this would be a capital story.
The reader can imagine it, however.
*• Nice turn.”
From an uncredited article, under this captioj
in the Philadelphia Bulletin, we condense a few
paragraphs tlmt will find a heartier response from
our bachelor |friomi# tkun many u “ dashing
belle” would imagiue. There is nothing “ half
so sweet in life,” half so beautiful, or delightful,
or loveable as a “ nice girl.” Not a pretty, or a
dashing, or au elegant girl, but a nice girl; one
of those lovely, lively, good-tempered, good
hearted, sweet-faced, amiable, neat, natty, domes
tic creatures met within the sphere of “home,”
diffusing around tbe domestic hearth the influ
ence of her goodness, liko the ussonce of sweet
flowers.
A nice girl is not tho languishing beauty, dawl
ing on a sofa, and discussing the last novel or
opera; nor tbo giraffe-like creuture sweeping ma
jestically through u drawing-room. The nice girl
muy not even dance or play woll, and knows
nothing about “ using her eyes” or coquetting
with a fan. She never languishes, she’s too ao- *
tive. She i# not given to “ sensation” she is too
busy. At the opera, she is not in front, showing
her bare shoulders, hut sit# quiet and unobtru
sive—at tho hack of the box, most likely. In
fact, it is not often iu sueh scenes that we discov
er her. Home is her place.
Who rises betimes, und superintends tho morn
ing meals? Who makes the toast, and the tea,
and buttons tho boys’# shirts, and waters the
flowers, and feuds the chickens, and brightens up
the parlor and tbe sitting-room ? I* it the lan
guishes or tho giraffe, or tho elegante? Not a
bit of it; it is the nice girl.
Her unaided toilet is rnudo in the shortest pos
sible time, yet bow charmingly it is done, and
how elegant her neat dress and plain collar!—
What hearty kisses she distributes among the
family ! no presenting of check or brow like the
“ fine girl,” but au audible smack, which says
plainly, “ I love you ever so much.” If I ever
coveted anything, it is one of tho nice girl’s kiss
es.
Breakfast over, down into tho kitchen to see
about dinner; and all day long she is up und
down, always doing, and always cheerful and
light hearted. She never ceases to be active and
useful until the day is gono, when she will polka
with tho boys, anp sing old songs, and play old
tunes to her father for hours together, tibe is a
per.'cct treasure, is tho “ nice girl.” Whon illness
comes, it is she that attends with unwearying pa
tience the sick chamber. There is no risk, no fa
tigue, that she will not undergo; no sacrifice that
she will not make. She is all love, all devotion.
I have often thought that it would be happiness
to be ill, to be watched by such loving eyes and
tended by such fair hands.
One of the most strongly marked characteris
tic* of “nice girl” i* tidiness and simplicity of
dress. She is invariably associated in my miud
with a high frock, a plain collar, and the neatest
of neck ribbons, bound with the most modest lit
tle brooch in the world. I never knew a ‘nice
girl” yet who displayed a profusion of rings and
bracelets, or who wore low dresses, or a splendid
bonnet.
1 say again, there is nothing in the world half
so beautiful, half so intrinsically good, as a “nice
girl.” She is the sweetest flower in the path of
life. There ure others far more stately, far more
gorgeous ; but these we merely admire as wo go
by. It is where the daisy grows that we lie dowu
to rest.
Richard S. Coxe, Esq., of Washiugton, has
written a letter to the National Intelligencer, in
which ho states that in 1773—4, among the ves
sels loaded with tea which came to this country,
some caino to Philadelphia. Hearing of the dis
Acuities to bo apprehended iu landing their car
goes, one or more es tho vessels proceed to Co
bansey creek, a stream of some sise, which runs
through Cumberland eounty, New Jersey. While
lying ut anchor in tho stream, several gentlemen
of the neighborhood, in broad daylight and un
disguised, went on board tbo ship or ships, and
threw the whole of the tea into tbe water. Bill*
of indictment were brought against the parties,
which still exist among the records of tbe Court
at Bridgeton.
A Mysterious Affair.— A mysterious and
suspicious affair has been the exciting topic of
conversation in Edgefield District, for a week or
two post. A short time since, tho body es a man,
in au advanced stage of deoompositiou, was
found in a dense pine thicket near tho Edgefield
road, about seven miles from Hamburg. There
was but little, in lact, except tbo skeleton, remain
ing only a dried coating of skin being apparent.
Portion# of tho body—the bones, Ac.—were scat
tered all about tbo place. There was nothing
discovered about the remains to give the loast
clue to {heir identity. One peculiarity was no
ticeable—that all the teoth in the lower jaw were
double except three front ones. Whetbor tbo
man perished from exposure, intemperance, acci
dent, or, more possible still, foul und bloody mur
der, are inscrutable mysteries which may never
perhaps be revealed in this world.
A jury wus summoned, aud the cose investiga
ted with what lights tho appearance of the re
mains and the spot furnished—and these were
meagre indeed. The verdict wan, of course, that
the deceased mine to liis death from some cause
to the jury unknown.
Tho gentleman who furnished us these particu
lars, states that lust Christmas night, persons in
the vicinity heard cries of murder and two pistol
shots in succession. Efforts were mado at the
time to ascertain whence or from whom they pro
ceeded, but without avail.
It was only by tho merest accident that these
remains have been fouud, but they givo signifi
cance, perhaps, to this slight circumstantial evi
dence that a murder had been committed there.
I Augusta Chronicle amt Sentinel.
Lift in Arkansas.—A correspondent of the
Petersburg (Va.,) Express, writing from Arkan
sas, says:
Wo have “chills” cf from five to seven hundred
borso power. They may be found anywhere
wulking about through the country, and are dis
agreeably friendly, sticking closer than a brother
of the fondest affection. They will come to your
house, sleep with you, sit down at your table, take
up permanent quarters with you without ever
saying so much as by your loavo or thanking you
for your hospitality. A “chill” is an utter abom
ination, and not even to be thought of in a good
humor. From all such, good Lord deliver us !
A portion of tbo State between tbe White and
St. Francis rivers, produces spontaneously bed
bugs of tbe finest form and size. In fact, they !are
of magnificent proportions, always hungry as hy
enas, and you may feel assured that they will do
their whole duty on you, should you lodge for the
night in the same bed with them.