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Cimstitutuuialist K Htpliftr. BY JAMES GARDNER, JR. TERMS: Dailyp&per (if paid in advance)....per annum..sß 00 Tri-Weekly (if paid in advance) per annum., ft 00 Weekly (if paid in advance) per annum.. 200 AUGUSTA, GA. TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 26. FOR GOVERNOR, HON. HERSCHEL V. JOHNSON. Os Baldwin County. Spirit of the Northern Democracy. The following Resolutions of the Democratic Republican State Committee of New York, will show the spirit which exists among the Demo crats in that great State in reference to the Compromise measures as a final settlement of the slavery question. They are determined to show to the South their willingness and desire to stand by and faithfully execute the contract entered into by Democrats of the Union at the meeting at Baltimore—that when they signed that agreement they intended to keep it, and that should this vexed and momentous question again be thrown into the political arena, to accomplish the ends of sectional politicians, it should be done by the South. The Northern Democrats will adhere to the terms of settlement, and have thus far shown good faith. Can the leaders of the Conservative ■ Republican Citizens * Legion party of Georgia, which is the Whig party, show any tiring connected with this grave question confirmatory of the Compromise settlement, emanating from any of their friends at the North, by whatever name they may chose to call themselves? Don’t all speak at once. Democratic State Committee. —At a meeting of the Democratic Republican State Committee, held pursuant to regular notice, at the Astor House, in the city ot New York, on Friday, the 15th day of July, at four o’clock, p. m., Minor C. Stonr, of Duchess, was elected Chairman, and James I. Johnson, of Albany, elected Secretary. On motion, the following resolutions were adopted. Whereas, It becomes this State Committee, as representing the Democratic party of New York, upon this occasion to declare to the Dem ocracy of the Union, its adhesion, and that of its constituents, to the doctrines enunciated at the Baltimore Conventions of 1844, ’4B and ’52 to declare its approval of the sentiments of the late Inaugural address, and to set forth the views and principles of its Democratic constituency upon matters ot State and national importance. Iherefore Resolved , (Ist), That we reiterate our attachment to, and approval of the Baltimore platform, and heartily congratulate the Democ racy of the Union, on the doctrines avowed by President Pierce, in his inaugural address to his countrymen, believing that the doctrines are sound expressions of our duty, as one of the pow ers of the civilized world, and of the duties of the several States to each other under the consti tution of the United States. Resolved , (2), That we coincide with the President in his opinion, that “it is not to be disguised that our attitude as a nation, and our position on the globe, renders the acquisition of certain possessions not within our jurisdiction, eminently important for our protection, if not in the future essential, for the preservation of the rights of commerce and the peace of the world”—and also with the principle which we all regard as fundamental, that “ the rights, se curity and repose of this confederacy reject the idea of interference or colonization on this side of the ocean by any foreign power beyond pres ent jurisdiction, as utterly inadmissable. Resolved , (3d) , That the Democracy of the State of New York re-affirm the doctrine of the inaugural, “that involuntary servitude, as it ex ists in different States of the confederacy, is re cognised by the Constitution—that stands like any other admitted right, and that the States where it exists are entitled to efficient remedies to enforce the constitutional paovisions,—that “the laws of 1850, commonly called the ‘com promise measures,’ are strictly constitutional, and to be unhesitatingly carried into effect”— that “the constituted authorities of this republic are bound to regard the rights of the South in this respect, as they would view any other legal and constitutional right—and that the laws to enforce them should be respected and obeyed, not w'ith a reluctance encouraged by abstract opinions as to their propriety in a different state of society, but cheerfully, and according to the decisions of the tribunal to which their exposi tion belongs,” and that the Democratic party of this State stands pledged, so far as it depends upon the political and personal action of its members, that every law adopted by the consti tutional authorities of the United States, includ ing the Fugitive Slave law, shall be faithfully enforced within the limits of the State. Resolved , (4th), That we congratulate our fel low Democrats throughout the State, upon the adoption, by the present Legislature, of the amendment to the constitution, designed to pro vide for the enlargement and completion of the canals, in accordance with the pledges given by the Democratic party to the people of the State, a result mainly due to the unyielding efforts of Democratic Senators, upon whose course the people will stamp their approbation, and which gives hope of the speedy completion ot that great system of public works of which our State has just cause to be proud. Resolved , (sth), That a Democratic State Con vention, to be composed of one delegate from each Assembly district in the State, be and is hereby appointed to be held in the city of Syra cuse, on Tuesday, the thirteenth day of Septem ► ber, 1853, at twelve o’clock, noon, for the pur pose of nominating candidates for such State offi cers as are to be elected at the next election, and for the transaction of such other business as m ay come before it. Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the Democratic papers in this State. Minor C. Story, Chairman. James J. Johnson, Secretary. Railroad House—Stone Mountain. It will be seen by the Card of Messrs. Clark & Hitchcock, that the above house, which has undergone a thorough repair, is now open for the reception of company. We are personally acquainted with Messrs. C. & H., who are well acquainted with the busi ness they have undertaken, and if they cannot give satisfaction to their customers, they must be hard to please. They both have the reputa tion of being good caterers, and are of obliging disposition. In Mrs. Clark, the ladies will find one of their sex with whom they can be soci able, and who will pay every attention to their wants and comfort. This House now contains about fifty sleeping rooms, all newly plastered and painted, and fur nished with neat and substantial new Furni ture, Bedding, &c., which is, of itself, a luxury not frequently met with in interior hotels. In front of the Hotel is a double Piazza, ten feet wide, which affords not only a beautiful promanade but a fine view of the mountain and surrounding scenery. To our citizens engaged in business, this house, under its present management, offers great in ducements to visit it. In a few hours pleasant ride in the cars, they will find themselves in a high, healthy and salubrious climate, with wa ter unsurpassed in the State, and should their business require their attention, in a short time and but little inconvenience, they can reach their homes. Declined. Francis Bartow, Esq., who was recently no minated by the Conservative—Whig—Union —■Republican Citizens—Convention, held at Holmesville, has declined the honor of being considered the candidate of the above party in the First District for Congress. In the Fourth District, the Hon. Charles Murphy, declines the nomination of the same party, on account of ill-health. Judge Johnson’# Prospects. The Macon Citizen, the central organ of the friends of Gen. Scott in the last Presidential election, and one of the most ‘through going Union papers in ttyi£tate? expresses, in the fol lowing article, strong belief in the Success of Judge Johnson. We believe his report of the present aspect of the field of battle, contained in the following article, a very just one : The Canvass. —Tojudge from the position which prominent politicians of the State are now taking in the canvass, we are inclined to think that the chances are altogether in favor of the “ Coon-killer.” The influence of Cobb, Wol ford, Hillyer, and other Union Democrats, of the Sxth District, will doubtless he sufficient to bring the Union Democracy of that section into the “re-organized” line. So too, in the Fifth District, Lumpkin and Chastain and others will bring down the Cherokee boys almost en masse for Johnson, while McDonald and Warner and Glenn—no matter how they stand in the Con gressional election of the Fourth District, be tween Dent and Murphy—will be sure to give their support to Johnson for Governor. In the Third District, there is, and will continue to be, much lukewarmness and indifference among the Conservatives, especially among the rank and file of the Scott Whigs. The leaders of the lat ter, looking for promotion hereafter, will pro bably hurra for Jenkins and Trippe, publicly, while they privately “ nurse their wrath to keep it warm,” at the indignity of neglect which has been put upon them ! In the Seventh District much the same state of things exists. A clever but unknown gentleman has been nominated foi Congress, (over a faithful Scott Whig) who can not rally the strength of the party, but who will be elected without opposition—thus lessening the vote of the district for Jenkins, from the ab sence of local interest in the election of Con gressman. In the Second District the contest will be a close one between James Johnson and Mr. Colquitt, from the fact that the Union Dem ocrats, generally, will go for the latter, except perhaps in Sumter, and as a matter of course for H. Y. Johnson for Governor. In the Eighth District Jenkins will sweep all befoie him, as that is his stronghold. In the First District, Johnson will beat him one or two hundred votes, as Chatham county is the peculiar seat of- the “re-organized” Democracy. On the whole, our conclusion is that H. V. Johnson will be the next Governor of Georgia. The game is in his hands if he will play it out. The “ Algerine” law will do Mr. Jenkins no good, nor will his taunts about “ Scott Tactics,” last year, help to swell the numbei of his votes. If beaten, his fate will only be another instance of the poor dog Tray’s disaster. He was found in dreadful bad company ! Weather and Crops. Alabama. —The Selma State Sentinel of the 16th inst., says : While passing up the railroad the other day, we were forcibly impressed with the fertility of some farms in the Mulberry valley. The corn on the plantation of Dr. Jones, or rather his “ Alabama Guano Bottom,” in Autauga county, was the most promising ot any. It was planted on the 9th of May, and is now in full silk and tassel. There is no use for going to South Amer ica for guano, when such bottom lands can be found as those ot Dr. Jones. Judging from the very small quantity on board the steamers that pass down the river almost daily, there must be but little cotton at the dif ferent shipping points on the river. The prin cipal business of the steamers that are now ply ing on the Alabama river, seems to be confined to passengers and up freight. The Claiborne (Monroe county) Southerner, ot the 16th inst., says: Our town was visited by a heavy thunder storm on Sunday last. The wind blew a gale from the southwest, followed by a drenching, driving rain. Many trees and limbs were fell ed by the swift courser of the air. The strom was not of long duration. More damage than good was effected by it. On Alonday and Tuesday copious showers of rain again descended and in the place of the usual quantity of dust at this season of the year, we have been favored with mud. The Eastern Question and the probabili ty of a War. —The New York Mirror, specula ting on European politics, and the latest com plexion of the Eastern question, says : “ We si ill hold to the opinion that there will be no war. The hostile powers will approach, perhaps, within sight of each other; and nego tiate, possibly, with drawn swords. The pres ence of the English and French fleets will check the movement of the Czar; while the Sultan, not receiving that ‘ aid and comfort’ which he looked for horn England and France, will be glad to avoid a conflict with the ‘ Great Bear. 7 How ever much it may shock the natural enemies of despotism, we must confess that our private in dignation against Russia has not yet mounted to so high a pitch as we felt, in common with all Christendom, against Turkey, when she bathed her scimitars in the blood ot Greece. But there will be no war. The Powers of Europe and the East are too poor to indulge in such an expensive luxury. 7 ' The New York Commercial, in an article on the same subject, comes to a similar conclusion* We quote: “ Taking all things into consideration, the oft repeated declarations of the two principals, the political condition of Austria, the fact that peace is the policy and no doubt the preference of Eng land, and the spirit of the age, we feel confident that, unless some contingency arises which has not yet cast its shadow* before it, the peace of Europe is not likely to be disturbed by actual war on this Russo-Turkish question, however closely the controversy may border upon war. There will be a propitiation devised, even though it be at the eleventh hour. 77 Later from Havana. The steamer Isabel, Capt. Rollins, arrived at Charleston, on Sunday evening at 8 o’clock having left Havana on the morning of the 22d inst., making another very expeditious passage. Among her consignees we observe the names of Messrs. W. S. &T. H. Roberts, of this city. The State of Pennsylvania has invited propo sals for a loan of one million dollars, under au thority of an act of last session. The new loan is to bear five per cent, annual interest, and to be exempt from taxation, and reimbursable in twenty-five years. Proposals will be re ceived by the Secretary of the Commonwealth ot Pennsylvania, up to the second Tuesday in Au gust. The- Hon Jno. A. Campbell, of Mobile, asso ciate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, and a native Georgia, will deliver an oration before the Alumni Society of Franklin College, on Tuesday, the 2d day of August. The character of Judge Campbell for talents and literary attainments, insures an able ora tion on such an occasion. Statistics of Money. —The amount of mon ey in active circulation in the United States is estimated in the Merchants’ Magazine at $295,- 477,257, which, reckoning the population at 25,000,000, would make sl2 per head. It was sll in 1816 and 1836, when there was an enor mous paper currency afloat, and but $5 50 in 1830. One-third of the present currency is gold* Gen. A. K. Patton of R ome , Ga., has an nounced himself as a candidate for Congress and pledges himself to vote for Jenkins for Governor, and Tippe for Judge. We believe General Patton was a fire-eater in the latedivis ion of parties in Georgia, and we are, therefore at great loss to account for this new develop ment on his part. The Columbus Times asks t; Is he too a disappointed aspirant for a regular nomination ? ” Health of the President. —The Washing ton Uuion says that the President is in excel lent health, and has been so ever since his return. S. B. Crafton, Esq., editor of the Central Geor gian, is the Democratic candidate lor the Senate in Washington county. [communicated.] “Historical Collections of Georgia,” By thf. Rev. George White of the Diocese of Georgia. A correct history of the Aborigines of any country is always a cherished desideratum with the Statesman and the Philanthropist, and al though a narrative of all nations, both ancient and modern, is more or less obscured by fable, it is eageily sought for and perused by the general reader. In this progressive age, when science and the arts are industriously working to civil ize and christianize the Heathen world, the United States of America has already taken a prominent position among the nations of the earth. Under her model constitution, giving a guaraM(r of protection and security to an illimi table population, to be spread over an erea of country of every soil and every climate, this infant Republic is no doubt ultimately destined to act no second part in the drama of nations More fortunate than most other nations, in tracing her origin—and justly proud of her honorable descent —with but little more than three-quarters of a century since the date of her great natal jubilee, she already numbers a population of nearly twenty-five millions of in habitants. Bound together by a confederation of States, each an imperium ia imperio, it is highly important and desirable, at the earliest moment, to preserve an authentic record of the origin of these separate governments, with their progres sive advancement in population and every other circumstance connected with their statistics. Among the original thirteen States of the Federal Union, the enterprise of Georgia gives her a pre-eminence, which causes her to be dis tinguished, as the “Empire State of the South,” and renders it more than ever desirable, while in possession of the necessary documents, to preserve an unbroken chain of her history, from the last link which bound her in Colonial de pendence with the Mother Country. The pre servation of the series of events in the history of this now sovereign and independent State, is the object of the Rev. George White, in the work above referred to, and now ready for the Press. The patronage extended to this gentleman, in his l ' , ‘ Statistics of Georgia f is an earnest of suc cess in the present more elaborate work, his “Historical Collections of Georgia .” Mr. White has been many years engaged in the collection of materials for this work. He has been favored by the Legislature of Georgia, with the loan of the Colonial documents, procured from England; and his untiring exertions, have given him ac cess to the Libraries of Charleston and Savannah, to the public offices in Milledgeville—to many of the county records—the examination of ex tensive files of newspapers, together with valua ble Revolutionary documents and information derived from correspondence with many distin guished gentlemen. In connection with the colonial History of Georgia and the progress of events, leading to her elevated eminence among her sister States, will be found many important treaties with some of the Indian tribes and several interesting biographies of her distinguished Patriots and Statesmen—together with a de tailed history of each county in the State. Mr. White has acquired for himself, merited distinction as a Teacher of Youth for many years in Savannah and subsequently in the in terior of Georgia. Indefatigable in every en terprise in which he becomes engaged, and deeply interested in the work he has now, with much labour, prepared for the Press, the public will no doubt be amply compensated for the patronage they may generously bestow, and for which he is no less justly entitled. Augusta, July 24, 1853. CIVIS. The Accident at Niagara Falls. —Joseph Avery was the correct name of one of the three men who lost their lives at Niagara Falls this week. The other two were swept off immediate ly alter the accident occurred, on Monday night last. Avery caught hold of a tree or log, in which perilous situation he was found at day-light on Tuesday morning. He then appeared lively and cheerful, but later in the day gave manifest indi cations of despondence. The log on which he rested formed a considerable angle with the wa ter and he occasionally crawled up the incli nation and sat a while, and then slid down into the water again. In this terrible situation he remained all day Tuesday, (with the shores lined with excited crowds, anxious but unable to rescue him,) until about six o’clock in the evening, when he was swept off in the boiling current, with a life boat and raft, which had finally been floated out to him and into which, exhausted as he must have been, he attempted to Jump. Naval Intelligence.— The U. S. frigate Congress, commanded by Geo. F. Pearson, and bearing the broad pennant ot Commodore Isaac McKeever, arrived at New York on Wednesday from Rio Janeiro, which port she left on the 12th June. She has been absent three years and three months, and has been the flag-ship of the Brazilian squadron during the whole of that time. The C. has returned after her prolonged absence, in good order and condition, and her officers and crew in good health. The only ships of war on that station were the sloop Jamestown, at Buenos Ayres, and the steamer Water Witch, on a survey of the River La Plate. Things in New York.— The great influx of strangers to the city, it seems, has so increased the population that the prices of provisions of all kinds have taken a rise. The beef market, par ticularly, has made a great advance in prices. Beefsteak is now quoted at sixteen cents per pound, veal eighteen, and lamb twenty-one. Judge Sharkey, late U.S. Consul at Havana, has arrived in the city. A fortunate escape from fire was narrowly made on Tuesday morning, at the Crystal Palace, a quantity of cotton employed in one of the packages having ignited from some cause un known. It was fortunately discovered in time to prevent any damage. jhe Opera, at Castle Garden, is doing a good business. There was a $4,000 house one night. There were 573 vessels of every class lying at the wharves on Wednesday, (not including bay and river craft.) Os these, 32 were steamers, 111 ships, 92 barks, 119 brigs and 219 schooners. The steamer Illinois, for Aspinwall, and the Star of the West, for San Juan, sailed on Wed nesday, the former with 250 passengers and the latter with about 200. Prof. Mapes, in an address before the Farmer’s Club, on Tuesday evening, stated that there is a wholesale dealer in milk in the city, who does business to the amount of $300,000 per annum. It is said that Mr. J. W. Forney, of Philadel phia, is coming to New York to edit the National Democrat, the organ of the hard shell wing of the democratic party. The Weather, Crops, &c.— The drought is past, the rains have come, and our crops are saved. The late rains have performed almost miracles in resuscitating our crops. Already do we see its effects in the smiles of our planters, who, now, almost with one accord, as it were! give the cheering news of better prospects. We' take the liberty of extracting the following from a private letter to us, by one of our most sub stantial and reliable Planters : “ We have, at last, had fine rains—enough for once—and I did not think our spent crops could be so revived ; but they really begin to look cheering. Corn has come out wonderfully, and some fields promise now to be even, very good.” —LawreneevUle (S. C.) Herald, 22d inst. „ . , Washington, July 22. Appointment.— -J*s. W. Daniels, Esq., editor of !i,e Richmond Examiner, has been appointed Charge de Affairs to the Court of Sardinia. BY TELEGRAPH. Reported for the Constitutionalist it Republic. LATER I'ROM EL]RFOE. ARRIVAL. OF STEAMER A RCTIC • COTTON MARKET ACTIVE. Charleston, July 24. The steamer Arctic arrived at New York on Saturday, with later advices from Europe. Liverpool Cotton Market. —Millican’s Circular gives the sales of the four days at 26,- 000 bales. The demand wa3 active, and Fair Orleans was quoted at 6J, Middling 6}; Fair Uplands Cf, Middling 6d. Speculators took 2,000 bales, and Exporters 6,000. Havre Cotton Market. —The Arctic’s ad vices were received on the 11th inst., and Cot ton opened briskly, the sales of the day reach ing 2,300 bales. State of Trade. —ln Manchester the home trade was steady, but the export trade dull. London Money Market. —Consols were quoted at from 97} a 98. Political. A despatch from Amsterdam states that the Austrian Envoy at Constantinople had made imperative demands of the Porte for all conces sions denied. The Austrian troops were mov ing towards the Turkish territory. A difficulty had occurred at Smyrna between the Captain of the United States frigate St. Louis and the Austrian Consul, growing out of the arrest of Costa, the Kossuth emissary. The Captain would have taken Costa by force if he could have established his claim to American citizenship. Austria had demanded satisfaction of Turkey for insult, and the Governor of Smyrna was re moved. New York, July 23, p. si. Cotton.— The sales of the week reach 8,250 bales at firm prices. New York, July 25, p. m. Cotton. —Prices are unchanged. Philadelphia, July 25. The U. S. Marshal Wynkoop,of this city, was sent to jail, for the refusal to surrender fugitive •laves on a writ of habeas corpus. Much excite ment prevails. It is rumored at Washington that the Hon. John A. Dix, is to be appointed Minister to France, but the tact is to be kept a secret until after the August election. Charleston, July 25, p. m. U The steamer Northern Light has arrived from Chagres, with San Francisco dates to the Ist inst. She brings $400,000 in gold. Among her passengers is Patrick O’Donoho, the Irish exile. The steamer Oregon, from San Francisco, on the Ist inst., took down one million and three quarters in gold. Shasta city has been completely destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at half a million of dollars. The town of Rough and Ready, has also been consumed by fire. The mining accounts are favorable. Charleston, July 25, f. m. Cotton. —The sales to-day reached 630 bales at from 91 to 11 cents. Prices full. {Telegraphed for the Baltimore S»«.] Boston, July 20. The Fisheries—A Change in Affairs —The Colo nists Petitioning for the Removal of Restrictions Against American Fishermen. The schooner L. McKenzie, from the Bay of St. Lawrence, the first of the mackerel fleet ar rived at Gloucester, reports that the fish have not been plentiful this season. The Captain saw a number of armed vessels belonging to the British fleet. An officer from one of the Colonial ves sels boarded him, and, in a very gentlemanly manner, stated that vessels having more than two guns or muskets on board were likely to be seized. He also said it was understood that American fishing vessels were not allowed to enter the Bay of Chaleur, and stated that when a vessel is seized for fishing within the limits, if the crew dispute the distance it is to be mea sured. The Captain also states that most of the peo ple of St. John’s Island, Cape Breton and Gulf of Canso, who formerly petitioned for official vessels to drive off the American fishermen, ure now signing petitions to have the restrictions removed, as formerly the presence of American fishermen brought considerable business to these points, whilst now they will soon be in a starv ing condition, and obliged to call upon the Gov ernment for pecuniary aid. Washington, July 21. Washington Affairs. —Collector Campbell, of Rochester, has arrived, and great fun is expect ed between the Barnburners and Hunkers. Dr. Stone, the eminent American sculptor, whose bust of Judge Taney excited such ad miration, is moddling a bust of the Hon. Robert J. Walker. Senator James, of Rhode Island, has arrived. Philadelphia, July 21. Arrest of an Alleged Fugitive Slave. —A co lored man named William Brown, was brought before Commissioner Ingraham to-day, charged with being a fugitive slave, having run away from his owner, Mr. J. C. Howard, of Cecil county, Md. It seems that he belongs to the Order of Freemasons, and owns a small farm in the State of New Jersey. His case will be more fully investigated to-morrow. Albany, N. Y., July 21. Railroad Bill Passed—Maine Liquor Law De feated. —The Legislature of New York has passed through the House the bill to provide against railroad accidents. The Maine Liquor Law bill has been defeat ed in the House by a majority of 54 yeas to 56 nays. Williamsport, Pa , July 20. Fire at Williamsport. —About 3 o’clock this afternoon, a fire broke out in the third story of King’s new brick store, at this place, which was totally consumed. The adjoining buildings were with difficulty saved. The loss is from eight to ten thousand dollars, which is partially covered by insurance. Cincinnati, July 21. Serious Conflagration. —A fire broke out to day, about noon, in an edge tool factory, at the corner of .Broadway and Eighth street, and the flames were not arrested until the greater por tion of the block, east of Broadway, between 7th and Bth-sts. was destroyed. The Catholic church on Sycamore street, four squares distant, was at one time on fire. The buildings des troyed were partly frames. Rochester, July 19. Counterfeiting Three-Cent Pieces. —This after noon the U. S. Marshal and Deputies arrested four men engaged in counterfeiting three-cent pieces. The press and dies, with a large num ber of the spurious coins, were found in the pos session of the prisoners, who are lodged in jail to await their examination. New Orleans, July 21. The Picayune has later and important news from New Mexico. The dates from Santa Fe are from June 11th up to a later period. A general order had been issued by the Mexi can Minister of War for the withdrawal of Gen. Trias and his forces from the further occupation ofMesilla Valley, which order was promptly obeyed by General Trias, leaving the valley in the same condition as it was at the commence ment of the difficulties. A very large meeting had been held at Saata Fe by the citizens, for the purpose of petition ing Congress at the next session to adopt ener getic aud speedy measures for the removal of California Indians in New Mexico. PITTSDIIOf I Tlllv 91 Death Warrant Received.- The w’arrant from Governor Bigler for the execution of Jewel, im prisoned under sentence of death for the murder of Mitchell, on the 4th of July, 1852, was re ceived to-day by the sheriff of the county, very unexpectedly to the prisoner. The day fixed for the execution is the 21st of September next. Cincinnati, July 21. Death of R. H. Lee—Loss by Fire —Richard Henry Lee, lately the Confidential Secretary of the Government under Secretary Corwin, but more recently associate publisher of the Cincin nati Commercial died in this city, this afternoon, of bilious fever. The loss by the fire in this city this morning, is estimated at $50,000. Baltimore, July 21 . Arrival of the Europa at Boston. —The British mail steamship Europa, arrived at Boston at half past five o’clock on Thursday morning. Her mails were forthwith dispatched for the South. Baltimore, July 23. Consular Appointments.. —D. L. Gregg has been appointed Consul to the Sandwich Islands, and Isaac T. Garling to Laguayra. Baltimore, July 24. R. G. Barnwell, Esq., of S. C., one of the edi tors of De Bow’s Review, has been appointed Consul to Amsterdam. New Orleans, July 22. Arrival of the Empire City at Neio Orleans. — The U. S. Mail Steamship Empire City has ar rived at New Orleans from Havana, which port she left on the 19th inst. Her advices are un important. She left the U. S. corvette Albany at Havana. Baltimore, July 24. On Saturday, in New York, Cotton was steady, and 800 bales changed hands. [Correspondence of the Savannah Courier.] Commencement at Oglethorpe University. Midway, June 21,1853. Mr. Chapman :—The interesting exercises of the Commencement at Oglethorpe Univer sity, took place on Wednesday, the 20th inst., and were witnessed by a large and brilliant auditory. Many friends of this institution from a distance had assembled, to partake in a literary festival, so replete with associations of a deeply engaging character. Almost all the graduates of the class which completed their academic career on this occasion, have become professors of religion under the benign influence of their fostering Alma Mater, and many of them are about to devote themselves to the work of the Ministry. This is a glorious fea ture of Oglethorpe University, and deserves to be noted by the true friends of education. The speeches of the graduates were remark able this year, for a high order of ability, and were delivered with a fine effect. Many of them were compositions of singular and credible excellence, exhibiting a ripeness of scholarship and thought seldom seen at such an age. We mention especially those on “ The [Progressive Spirit of the XIX century,” on “ Colton,” on “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and on “Geology.” The review of Mrs. Stowe’s notorious exaggeration of Southern l ie was a keen and scorching piece of satire, and contained many just observations on the strking errors of that work. The following programme contains the various exercises of the day: J. S. Gamble, Wilcox county, Ala.—subject— Latin Salutory. M. D. Wood, Midway, subject—Greek Salu tory. J. W. Boyd, Macon county, Ala., subject— Georgia. J. D. Clarke, Eutaw, Ala., subject—The American Scholar. W. W. Cochran, Floyd county, Ga., subject— Think! Think!! Think!!! J. L. Cunning, Columbus. Ga., subject—Pro gressive Spirit of the XIX Century. T.J. Davidson, Gainesville, Ala., subject— England, why should we love her? E. R. Johnson, Midway, Ga., subject — Cotton. A. B. Liddell, Gwinnett county, Ga., subject —ln order to be free, without, we must obey restraints within. J. McLeod, Marengo county, Ala. subject— Capital punishment. W. D. Newell, Milledgeville, Ga., subject— The power of Sympathy. C.| W. Smith, Prattville, Ala., subject— “ Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” L. Wilcoxon, Hancock county, Ga., subject— Jerusalem. M. D. Wood. Midway, Ga. subject—The Scholar in the World. William Hall, Talladega, Ala., subject—Vai led ictory to Trustees and Faculty—[Geology.) J. W. Bones, Augusta, Ga., subject—Valedic tory to the Class— (Defence of the Classics.) The President in behalf of the Board of Trus tees, conferred the degree of Bachelor of Arts on twenty-three graduates, viz: W. A. Barron, J. W. Bones, J. W. Boyd, J. D. Clarke, B. L. Cochran, W. W. Cochran, J. L. Cunning, T. J. Davidson, J. L. Ellington, (frreg’r course) W. S. Frierson, J. S. Gamble, William Hall,E. R. Johnson, R. A. Jones. E. Kinder, A. R. Liddell, A. McLeod, John McLe od, J. C. Moore, W. D. Newell, C. W. Smith, L. Wilcoxon, M. D. Wood. The degree'of Doctor of Divinity, was also • conferred on the Rev. C. P. Beman, of Mount Zion, and the Rev. E. P. Rogers, of Augusta. The festivities of the day were closed with an oration before the Literary Societies—by Henry M. Law, Esq.,of Savannah. It is not too much to say of this eloquent production, that it fully realized the high expectations entertained)in re gard to the speaker. Indeed, those who had heard him before, considered this Address, as surpassing any previous effort of this gifted young orator. His subject was aptly chosen for the oc casion. It was a defence of “ eloquence,” a glowing theme, which he splendidly illustrated, by his own rich and fervid thoughts. Many ol . the passages were singularly beautiful, others elegant, and not a few sublime. The noble trib ute which he paid to the eloquence of the Chris tian Pulpit, was received with raptures of ap plause. We have hardly yet recovered from the potent charm, and delightful fascination ot this highly wrought speech, and, it is but justice to say, that the whole auditory listened to it with unbroken attention. May all the fu ture efforts of Mr. Law be crowned with the same success that followed him on this occa sion. Thus ended another Academic Year of the flourishing Institution. W. Our State Road. —As all true-hearted Geor gians will rejoice to hear of every improvement in their noble monument of state enterprise, it gives us much pleasure to announce, to the credit of its energetic administration, that not a singie accident has occurred upon it, for now about six months; nor has the arrival of the passen ger trains varied more than ten minutes from schedule time, during the same period. This, taking into consideration, the tortuous line of the track, together wita the greatly increasing amount of busiuess, furnishes the best encomium that could be passed upon its management. Another item of moment to those living on the line of the road is, that the way-tare has been reduced to about one half the former rate— that it is say, single fare, only, is charged from one point to another, when one goes and returns the same day. By this reduction a person having business to transect, say ten or twelvv miles distant may go and attend to it; and re turning the same day, it will cost him but about half what it would have done a short time back. We go in for improvements, and these are some of the right stamp. —Dalton Times , 21 st. Sutply of Cattle for the New York Market. —lt is said that were it not for the nu merous railroads, New York city would now be in a state of starvation so far as meat is concern ed, as it has to depend almost entirely upon sup plies from the West. Beeves are now delivered there from the Northwestern Prairies, within a week, by means of railroad, at an expense of 10 to sl2 per head. It would take from 50 to 90 days to bring the cattle from the western parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, or Arkansas in fair w r eather, but in winter it would be too expen sive to attempt such a thing. A drove of cattle from the Cherokee Nation, raised by the Indians, were recently received at New York, via rail road, from Illinois. It is said it would be rare to find a hundred head of cattle in the New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Vermont mar kets at one time, but for the droves that come from the West, over the different lines of rail way. Fire.— On Sunday night last, we came near having a very serious fire in this place. A bottle of phosphorous in the drug store of Messrs. Pem berton & Ellis, became uncorked, and the in flammable substance coming in contact with at mospheric air, ignited, filled the building with its flames and smoke and made quite a brilliant illumination. By the extraordinary exertions of the citizens, the fire was quenched without any serious damage.— Oglethorpe Democrat , 22 d inst. (Eommrrriol. i Savannah Exports—July 22. Por brig Carribbee, for Bath, (Me.) —62,000 feet Timbor, and 80,000 feet Lumber. Por schr. Chas. Mills, for New York—2ol bales Cotton, 14 do. Wool, 9 do. Sweeping, and 250 Empty Bbls. July 23. U. S. M. steamship Augusta, for New York—6ll bales Cotton, 81 bales Domestics, and sundry pkgs Wool, and M.dse. Bark Edward—629 square bales and 31 round bales Cotton, 1 box and 2 bbls Beeswax, 150 casks Rice, 200 bags Rice Flour, and 5 pkgs Mdse. Brig Triumph, Sockville, (N. B.) —71,943 feet P. P. Timber, 2 tierces Rice, 20 bbls Pitch, 10 bbls Rosin, 6 bbls Varnish, 10 bbls Tar, and 1 bbl Tur pentine. Brig Commerce, Port au Prince, (Guad.) —89,- 272 feet S. S. Lumber, and 50 Oars. Brig Josephus, Baltimore —51,704 feet Flooring Boards, 5,163 feet Timber, 25 casks Rice, 287 sacks Salt, 24 bales Yarn, and 11 Bbls. Savannah, July 22, — Cotton. —No transactions to-day. Jnly 24.— Cotton. —The transactions in this arti cle yesterday were 260 bales, as follow, viz: 48 at 8,10 at 10, and 202 bales at 10J cents. Chattanooga, July 23.—We have indications of a rise in the river from recent heavy rain. The Hiwassee is the only boat running above, which occasionally drops in with a little corn. Corn commands 52 cents; several lots at that price have been sold. Boats unable to reach yet, con nection being made by fstage and cars. Market dull. ‘ Slipping intelligence. ARRIVALS FROM CHARLESTON. Ship John Currier, Butman, Liverpool. Barque Waitham, Wheeler, Liverpool. ' Brig Charlotte, Sparks, Havana. Ketch Commerce, Lovell, Cardenas. Sehr Aid, Stelior, Havana. Schr Triton, Brown, New York. SAILED FOR CHARLESTON. Steam ship Marion, Foster, from New York. Brig Atlantic, King, from New-York. UP FOR CHARLESTON. Barquo Franklin, Cook, at Boston. Schr Heyward, McDougal, at Baltimore. Schr Halene, Jones, at New York. CLEARED FOR CHARLESTON. Brig Moses, Jarvis, at Now York. Brig J. W. Buddeke, Claudius, at New York. Brig Mary Perkins, ut Philadelphia. Brig Cid, Sacrista, at Havana. Sp. pol. Pituisa, Miro, at Havana. Schr Queen, Brown, at Philadelphia. Schr Louisine, Foxwell, at Baltimore. 1 Charleston, July 25.—Arrived, steamship Isabel, Rollins, Key West and Havana; schr. Julia Ann, Waterman, Georgetown. Cleared, steamships Southerner, Foster, New York; Osprey, Bennett, Philadelphia; ship Amelia, McKenzie, Liverpool; schr. Louisine, Conklin, N. York. Went to sea, steamships Southerner, Dickinson, Now York; Osproy, Bennett, Philadelphia; schr. T. P. Alston, Hedland, St. Jago, (Cuba); ships Austria, Tessier, Liverpool, Amelia, McKenzie, Liverpool. Savannah, July 23.—Arrived, schr. Ilallowoll, Harding, Rockland. Clearod, brig Carribbee, Clifford, Bath, (Me.); schr. Chas. Mills, Brown, New York. July 24.—U. S. M. steamship State of Goorgia, Hardie, Philadelphia. Cleared, U. S. M. steamship Augusta, Lyon, N. York; bark Edward, Patterson, New York; brigs Triumph, , Sockville, N. B.; Commerce, Don nell, Port au Prince, (Guad.) Sailed, U. S. M. steamship Augusta, Lyon, New York. Special lotirrs. To an y inquiring what they shall do for a cough and cold, we would say, read the following certificate, which has been sign ed by one hundred of the first Houses of Druggists in this country, to lay before the public their esti mate of a good medicine. They are all men of the first class and of the highest character, whose ex perience and business leads them to know, and this is their opinion : “ We the undersigned, Wholesale Druggists, having been long acquainted with Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral, hereby certify our belief that it is the best and most effectual remedy for Pulmonary Complaints ever offered to the American People. And we would from our knowledge of its composi tion, and extensive usefulness, cordially commend it to the afflicted as worthy their best confidence, and with the firm conviction that it will do for their relief all that medicine can do.” jnly 26 The Be) Air Train will commence running on Monday, the 27th inst.— Leaves Augusta at p. m. june 25 ts Fresh Congress Water can always be aW had wholesale or retail, at the Drug Store under the Augusta Hotel. From Barnaul's Illustrated News.— Acrostic. Mexicam Mustang Liniment Every land has hailed with Xtacy this preparation whose ; Intrinsic merits has introduced its Curative powers to the notice of the whole American people. Rhematism of long duration . Neuralgia, with its tortures, have yielded to its ! Magical influence; cancers, contorted joints, Ulcerated and swollen limbs that have ’ Suffered for years under the weight of disease, Turn by its application to suppleness and health. A remedy of such general usefulness that can re store Newness of Action to the diseased nerves, arteries and Glands of the human body, is worthy of high praise. Let the rheumatic, halt, lame and palsied Invalid examine its qualities, and they will Not be disappointed. Years of study and Investigation have enabled the proprietors of the Mexican Mustang Liniment to furnish a remedy, Extraordinary in its power over diseases, No matter of how long standing—sold at The agents in all parts of the Union, july 6 30 Malcom D. Jones will be supported as a candidate for the House of Repre sentatives from Burke county in the next Legisla ture by |july 3] Many Voters. Paid for WOOLLEN, LIItEN COTTON and SILK RAGS, by E. CAMPFIELD, ian2o ts Corner River and Jackson st. Premium Daguerrean Gallery. —The firm of Tucker & Perkins having been dissolved by limitation last February, the un dersigned will continue to practice the art of Dag uerreotyping in all its various branches, and from his long practical experience ho feels confident of his ability to please the most fastidious. The pictures now being taken at this Gallory arc pronounced by those who are judges, superior in tone and life-like expression, to any ever before produced in Augusta. Isaac Tucker. N. B. Artists purchasing Stock, will please bear in mind that materials aro sold at lower rates than at any other house this side of New York, may 14 Soda Water.—This delightful and healthy bevorage, with every variety of tho best Syrups, will be furnished from this date at the Drug Store under the Augusta Hotel. Tho fountains are entirely new, and the public may de pend upon getting good Soda Water of the purest quality. PHILIP A. MOISE. may 5 Druggist. HOUSE, Savannah, Ga G. Fargo, Proprietor, (late of the U. S. Hotel, Augusta.) apr 15 ly Ca * Railroal, Augusta, Geo., 21st May, 1853.—0 n and after Monday, 23d inst., a Passenger Train will leave Aiken, daily, (Tuesday and Sunday excepted) at 8:30 a. m., and Hamburg at 5 p. m., until further notice, may 22 G. B. Lythgoe, Gen l. Sup. Office South Carolina Railroad Com aSK. pany, Augusta, July 9th, 1853.-- Tho Passenger and Mail Trains for Charleston, will leave this Company’s Local Depot, Centre street, at 4J A. M., on and after Sunday, 10th inst. july 10 W. J. Masrath, Agent. Isfe-v dend No. 2.—A dividend of two dol lars and fifty cents per share will be paid on appli cation to Robert T. Harriss, Esq., at the office of the Auguta Insurance and Banking Company Henry H. Cumming, july 14 President. ? JP"— The Friends of Col. WM. B. BOW EN, will support him for Major Gene ral of the 4th Division, Georgia Militia, at the election to be held on the July, of inst. The Division is composed of Wilkes, Lincoln, Elbert, Madison, Jackson and Franklin counties, july 6 d&otd relaxing heats ol summer i, n behind them a long train of evils tv® most universal es those are general debility an s • sure attendant lowness of spirits. For these »» ltß recommend a speedy ard unfailing cure I!? 11 shape of Hoofland’s German Bitters, nrenarlV?® ! Dr. C. M. Jackson, Philadelphia. It is, in our i ion. a medicine, sui generis— alone—unaum-oaM?*' I ble. It seems to reach the fountain head of tv I difficulty in the digestive organization, and thn. T I relieve the secretions and the blood as the mas • 0 I morbi, or the cause of disease. Its tonic proi)«rt? fs I give vigor to the membranes of the stomach** 1 promote the secretion of the gastric juice ] dissolves the food, while its cordial, soothing a alterative influence imparts goneral regularity &n * 1 strength to the action of the secretive organs n * seem to fortify the constitution. Such is our I experience of its effects, arid wo believe it }s, ° Wtl firmed by the evidence of all who have tried had an opportunity of witnessing its onentir* ° r ' ■ For sale by Dr. Jackson, 120 Arch street july 24 dfiAcl Mr. Ed Uor :—You “ will ' nounce John F. Lawson, Esri a ' candidate to represent the Burke Senatorial m* trict in the next General Assembly and oblige Ul3 ’ l " july 24 A Southern Rights Democrat We are authorized to announce r„..' R. R. Lawson, Esq., as a candidate f ' 1 Brigadier General, 2nd Brigade, Ist Division ! the election to take place on the Ist IH October next. 111 (H july 22 td Ra ss Wanted.—The~highestca4 1 price paid for OLD RAGS. All cotton and linen rags are just as good as i ! at my mint. W. 11. PRITCHARD 1 july 21 Private Boad h»«^A7ew he accommodated until the first of () tobor next, at Belair, Apply at the Geo R a i|, n .j to Y. W. BOISCLA R ’ j july 20 tAul Ttii ; , ! airD r iM ! ra ' Wonder. Interesting to all _ Gilman's Hair Dye has made its appearance i R ou city, very much to the gratification of our y OUn 1 beaux who wear red mustachios. Gentlemen ar» * now seen going into our hair dressing saloons with hair, whiskers, mustachios and eyebrows of all im a ginable colors, and in five minutes they will appear ’ on the street having them entirely changed and decidedly improved by a lustrous black , obtained by using Gilman’s Dye.— Norfolk Herald. j The above valuable article is for sale by D. B ■ Plumb & Co., between U. S. Hotel and P. 0. corner * Philip A. Moise, 195 Broad street and the Druggie 1 every where. lm j u ]y ff | MARINE U INSURANCE. The subscriber, a3 Agent of the COLUMBIA (S. C.) INSURANCE CO , takes Fire and Marine Risks on the most favorable terms. J. H. ANDERSON, Agent, | l’an 14 ly Mclntosh street, ! Spring Styles.—Mrs. E. 0. CoLLmhis now in store a largo and fashionable BN assortment of Millinery and Fancy Goods, which ■ j she offers on very reasonable terms for cash. 1 Among them will bo found rich Paris Mantillas, 1 Lace Shawls, Embroidered Collars, Sleeves’, Chemisettes, Capes, Handkerchiefs and Veils; also,' ‘M a handsome assortment of Straw, Chip, Lace' j Crape and Silk Bonnets; Head-Dresses, Caps' Ml] Flowers; Bonnet, Cap, Sash, and Neck Ribbons,; ; 1 Hair Braids, Curls, Toilet Powder, Perfumes, ■ Soaps, Hair Oils, Ac., Ac. 3m may 10 ■ We are authorized to announce the 1 J name of Col. A. Delaporrierea of Jack son County, as a candidate for-Major General, to command tho Fourth Division. G. M. We cheer- |3j fully recommend the Col. to the voters of this divi- I sion as a tried and experienced soldier, and alto- Jj gother qualified to fill tke office of Major General. || june 30 * The subscriber has at last received a | supply of Dr. Dickson’s Blackberry h Cordial, for Diarrhoea and Dysentery. Philip A. Moise, Druggist, j See Advertisement. july 8 .M Education,-A single lady, of experience H iSI-> desires a situation as Teacher in a Se- Bj minary or select School. She can teach all the | higher branches of English and Music, is a fine >1 performer on the Piano, and sings well ; will also H give icssons in French and on the Guitar. jffj The best of reference given by addressing Key 1 ] Box 117. Augusta Post Office. iActf june 14 |jj • Farrell’s Arabian Liniment.-§■ This celebrated medicine, skilfully mu composed as it is of the most healing balsams and » j penetrating oils, can never fail to cure almost eve- fli ry affliction that could be alleviated by an exter j nal remedy. Its superiority over all other Lini- 11 ments is proven by the miraculous cures it performs, 1 and by the great and constantly increasing de- f] mand. There has been sold within the past rear -i more than THREE MILLIONS OF BOTTLES, I and thero can be but few persons found who do not bestow ugon it the highest praise for the rare . j virtues it possesses. Nothing, perhaps, since tho I creation of the world, has been so successful as an ly external remedy for all nervous diseases, as this M wonderful curative. When applied, it instants neously diffuses itself through the whole system, 1 sooth ug the irritated nerves, allaying the most m : .l intense pains, and creating a most delightful sensa sion. Read the following remarkable cure, which can be attested to by hundreds who were fully ac- i i quainted with the whole circumstance. Chronic Enlargement of the Tonsils.—Mj ' daughter, when six months old, was taken with a m swelling in the tonsils, which grew larger and lar- ; j ger, till when six years old had great difficulty in swallowing her food. Every night watch was kept, M fearing she would suffocate. The best tended her but could give no relict. I took her to the j most eminent doctors in the East; they said there j was no help for her but to outgrow it. With a sad heart I returned home with her, when she became ;|- so much worse that the doctors had to be called it j again ; they decided that the tonsils must be cat off, as the only means of giving relief. My wife ’ would not consent to this, and she determined to » try your Liniment, which gave relief the very fiat application, and by a continued use she entire- | ly recovered. She is now ten years old and fleshy and healthy as could be desired. Your Liniment | is also the best in use for sprains, bruises, cuts, j burns, headache, etc , and it will remove the most ■ severe pain in a few mutes. It also cured cake 4 M > udder in my cow in a few days. George Ford- Peoria, March 20th 1849. Look out for Counterfeits. —The public, are cat l ' tioned against another counterfeit, which has late ly made its appearance, called W. B. Farrell s Ara bian Liniment, the most dangerous of all the cotm- jjgi j forfeits, because his having the name of Farm many will buy it in good faith, without the knot■ J ledge that a counterfeit exists, and they will, j> eI ; j;|; haps, only discover their error when the spurioat ; mixture has wrought its evil effects. H The genuine article is manufactured only by m | G. Farrell, sole inventor and proprietor, andjßj sale druggist, No. 17 Main street, Peoria, to whom all applications for Agencies must be am j 9 dressed. Be sure you get it with the letters II 1J I before Farrell’s, thus—H. G. FARRELL’S—I; his signature on the wrapper, and all others counterfeits. Sold by f HAVILAND, ItISLEY & CO.. Augusta, Ga J and by regularly authorized agents throughout ’J' Jj United States. Prico 25 and 50 cents, and $1 per bottle, |1 Agents Wanted in every town, village 9 harnlot in the United States, in which onefe**! already established. Address H. G. Farrell above, accompanied with good reference character, responsibility, Ac. dAc4 july 5 I SELLING OFF AT COST. WISHING to dispose of my present Stock M GOODS before purchasing fall supplied | offer them at cost. E. 0. COLLINS, July 24 6fc Opposite U. I MOOIjusHELS corn for sale. I IN lots of from one to fifty bushels at 60 cents! bushel. M*! july 24 S. C. «§j South Carolina Railroad. ( S Hamburg, April 17, 1853. ) , THE Freight of Cotton to Charleston is ro^ac | to Fifty Cents per Bale. , apr 17 W. J. IVIAGRATH. AffPt j WANTED IMMEDIATELY, J AW LT NURSE, for whom a libera,! pnW |g bo paid. Apply at this office. POCKET BOOK FOUND, | CONTAINING a sum of MONEY, I which the owner can have by fully ife identifying tho same, and paying ex-I penses. Enquire at this office. TO RENT —From the first cf October J one Store in Foxes’ Range, opposite tn e :" ; gusta Hotel. Apply to C. SAb*' -jaW June 16 ■ WINDOW GLASS.— 7SO boxes French ag 1 American Window Glass, of all M zes > very low by ... Hi july 21 PHILIP A. MOISE, Druggy H COW PEAS JUST GOT IN —A small lot, 1 more daily expected ofCOW PEAS. july 20 WM. H. | OLD PORT WINE FOR INVALIDS,—J indisposed are informed that I have . article of PORT WINE in the city, and disced™, also known M. HiPWTCHA Bft