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Cnnstitatiattfllist^jtlEjmlilit/ BY JAMBS g.\r.D:-TB?„. OFFICE ON MoINTOSH-STREET, TUIUO DOOR FRO* TUB SORTH-WSST CORSBR OF BROAD-STRKKT. (TERMS: D.iilypaper (if paid in advance) ....per annum. .$8 00 Tri-Weekly (if paid in advance) per annum.. 5 00 Waekly (if paid in advance) peranDum.. 200 Are Tou Ready for the Question? Before we shall again appear before our read ers. the State of Georgia will have decsded upon her politicel position. To the superficial observer, the importance of the issue may not be manifest; but to one who studies the subject, it will be apparent, that far more is involved than whether Mr. Jenkinsor Mr. Johnson shall be Governor for two years. If that were indeed the only question, we might well be easy as to the result; for we have no doubt, that either of the gentlemen will manage the affairs of the State with prudence and pa triotism. The great question is, whether the Whig party, now shattered and broken, and hardly retaining vitality, shall be revived and invigorated by the votes of Democratic and placed again in power? No one dreams that Mr. Jen kins can be elected by Whig votes alone. The course of that party has, for years, been so ad verse to the ideas and feelings of our people, that it had worked itself into a permanent minority in the State ; even before the mortal blow was given it, by the nomination of Scott. Mr. Jen kins, if voted for by none but those that call themselves Whigs, wouid hardly come in ten thousand votes of an election. Their only hope of success rests on Demociatic votes, and it is in view of this fact, that we have, through this canvass, addressed ourselves to Democrats ; and to them we will say a parting word. What has the Democratic party done, that you should desert it now ? Its creed is the same, its policy is the same, that it has ever been. If you want a party, that recognizes, and pledges itself to defend the rights of tne South, the Democra tic party is such an one. If you want a party that avows its devotion to the Union, and its determination to maintain it, the Democratic party does so. if you want a party, that, by its fundamental principles, excludes from its f»ie all freesoilere, all disumonists, and all agitators and disturbers of the peace of the country every where; the Democratic party meets your requi sitions. If you will have no party, that affiliates with any, that ever have been disunionists or free soilers, then it is true that the Democratic party will not suit you ; but neither will the Jenkins party—lor they will vote for Mr. Fillmore for President, if they can, and their present leader was once a Nuilifier, which is so near being a Disunionist that it takes a sharp lawyer to ex pla’n the difference. Finally, if you want a party, that has not only the will, but the ability to do good—to protect Southern rights—to de fend the Union, and to keep down sectional agi tation, then you must choose the Democratic party. It is the dominant party in this country —it has ever, with trifling exceptions, been so— will be so hereafter. While the Democratic party is sound, the country is safe—if it becomes un sound, the country is lost; for the Whig party (if sound itself, which, as a National party, it never has been) has not the power tn save it.— The Whigs have not the confidence of the Ame rican people. There is no bond of sympathy between them. They have never yet carried a Presidential election, save by humbug, and they never will. Cling therefore to the Democracy, it is the only position where you can make your influence felt ior good. If you are a Democrat, and to such we are writing, you can effect noth ing among the Whigs. They cannot understand you, nor you them. You will be out of place— in a false position; and you cannot travel in peace with them. “ Two cannot walk together except they be agreed,” and there can be no agreement between you and them. Pause, therefore, and reflect, before you give a vote that casts your lot with the Whigs. Look around you as you go to the polls, and see who are the men with whom you are about to vote. Who are they that will rejoice with you for a victory, or lament for a deleat. Are they your old friends and companions—those who have stood by your side, through many a hard (ought battle in political warfare ? Are they those with whom you have been accustomed to take counsel on the welfare of your country—whom you have trusted, and who have trusted you? Or are they your old opponents—those who have always been against you—who have taunted you with their victory in the days of’4o and ’4B, and who have always put you down when they had the power’ Think of these things, Fellow-Democrats, and do not vote for Jenkins. If there is any thing in the Democratic party that you do not like—ls you think there are un sound members in its body—apply yourselfto the task of purifying and restoring it. Do not make it worse by abandoning it; do not desert the old standard, that has floated on the breeze so long and so bravely. It is the hope of the country— o( the world. Te that standard the eyes of Hu manity are turned—its colors are the rainbow of promise to the Nations. Desert it not —rally around it for one more fight, and the victory is ours.— Southern Banner. The following advertisement recently ap peared in the Stockton Herald : Husband Wanted. —By a widow lady in the 3Lst year of her age, who lives in the country; is worth SIO,OOO, and with a fair personal charms—a husband who can bring good refer ences as to moral character, does not drink or gamble and is possessed of a good manly coun tenance, a large heart, tolerably good looking, and withal is capable of doing business. This must be his principal recommendation ; he must fully understand how to transact business in a business manner. Letters addressed to “ Mary” at this office, will meet with prompt attention. The advertisement was answered immediately by eighteen candidates, among which was the following, and if it did’nt win the widow we can’t say much for her taste. After describing his personal attractions he says : My temper is warranted good, may I say. it is even amiable. lam called a good business man, having received a fortune by each of my wives, and having succeeded in investing them all in different ways, so that, perhaps, our chil dren may reap the benefits of their parent’s foresight. lam at present slightly fer the want of funds, but will easily get out of all my difficulties with the SIO,OOO you so gen erously offer to bestow on the man of your choice. I have no habit that can be called bad —in California —am a member of a respectable meeting-house, (recently established.) and have frequently been told (some time since) that I was a fine, nice young man, (for a small party) —am very good looking, and have no encum brances, 6uch as real estate, or, in fact, property of any kind to distract my attention from your charms. I have a class in Sunday school—am a member of the hook and ladder company, also of the singing school and the I. O. O. F./and am a candidate for collectior of taxes and justice of the peace—at present practising medicine on the homeopathic plan, as it requires no capital. Please state, dear Mary, when and where we can have an interview, and name the hour when 1 shall become the happiest of men, elevated to the“ tip-most top of the highest pinnacle of bliss—or plunged to the lowest corner of the bottomless pit of despair,” should you reject my suit. Allow me to subscribe myself, dear Mary, your expectant husband. Santiago Jkemes. P. S.—ls convenient, please deposit SIOO with Mr. Tabor, with orders to pay me to bind the bargain. P. S. No. 2.—ln case you should lacerate my heart by declining my proposal, you will please send me SSO, or some old clothes, and a box of good cigars, and if perfectly convenient, you might add a basket of champagne. P. S. No. 3.—The cigars and champagne I want for a friend. Don’t suppose for a moment that I ever use either. P. S. No. 4.—1 have had the measles and small pox—and forgot to mention that I have a slight cast in one eye, but my sight is good until 4 o’clock p. m. P. S. No. 5. —I have a very large circle of valuable acquaintances in San Francisco, and perhaps might influence consignments, should we conclude to go into business. Good bye, dear Mary. P. S. No. 6. —I forgot to mention that lam from Pike country, Missouri, and have a fise terrier dog, (I hope you are fond of dogs.) Au revoir, ma chere ami, as the Germans say. Santiago Jeemes. Gov. Cobb at Calhoun. —On Saturday last £!ov. Cobb addressed the citizens of Gordon county on the subject of the approaching elec tions We are informed that it was a powerful effort-one of the most effective speeches of the canvass. The Whigs hang their heads in de spair, and their drooping spirits anxiously hope for something from “little Elleck” to cheer and comfort them.— lb. Augusta, ga ~ SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 1. FOR GOVERNOR, HON. H. V. JOHNSON, Os Baldwin County. DIST. FOP. CONGRESS. 1— JAMES L. SEWARD, of Thomas. 2 A. H. COLQUITT, of Baker. 3 DAVID J. BAILEY, of Butts. 4 W. B. W. DENT, of Coweta. 5 E. W. CHASTAIN, of Gilmer. 7 THOMAS P. SAFFOLD, of Madison. 8— JOHN J. JONES, of Burke. For Judge of the Northern Circuit, COL. RICHARD M. JOHNSON. DEMOCRATIC PARTY. The friends of the present Administra tion and the supporters of the Democratic nominees, are invited to assemble to-night at 7J o'clock, at the Lower Market. A number of speakers will be in attendance. For Commercial Intelligence and Ship News, see first page. R. M. Johnson, of Hancock, We have placed the name of this gentleman at the head of our columns, with a view to call attention to him as one in every way worthy to occupy the Bench of the Superior Court of the Northern Circuit. Possessing a fine intellect, a clear and discri minating legal mind, and having improved his natural gifts by study, and faithful attention to his professional duties, he will win reputation for himself in the new field of his aspirations, if the people clothe him with the judicial ermine. He has had the advantage, no inconsiderable one, of having taken a thorough course in Judge Gould’s Law School, whose lectures embrace an a o£ re S a te of legal learning derived from the rich stores of Judges Reives and Gould, of Connec ticut. To these have been superadded the ac quisitions of the present Judge Gould, peculiarly valuable to the profession in this section of the Union. This basis has been since improved on by Mr. Johnson, and he will not be found wanting in any of the requisites of an able, firm, and im partial Judge, while his bland manners and amia ble disposition, are guarantees that the office will never be abused by him, as an instrument of discourtesy to the bar, or oppression to the peo ple. Personal friendship and political sympathies alike prompt this tribute, on our part, in behalf of one whom we have long known, and have always esteemed and respected. In the late division of parties he was a Union Democrat. He is now a warm supporter of H. V. Johnson for Governor. The •' Hards” and the “ Softs”—Or New York Hunkers and Barnburners. Both wings of the Democratic party of New York declare themselves supporters of General Pierce’s Administration. Both wings stand on the Baltimore Platform. Both in favor of ac quiescence in the Compromise measures. Both in favor of a faithful and energetic enforcement of the fugitive slave slave law. Both have re cently, at Syracuse, adopted resolutions the same in principle, the same in sentiment, the same in effect on this subject.. The same may be said of the recent meeting! of the Soft §hells at Tammany Hall and of the Hard Shells at the Park. Why then all this pother about New York politics ? Why should the South listen to these feuds and wranglings among the “ hards' ’ and A softs.” Southern Democrats may, as party men, deplore these squabbles as calculated to low er the dignity and diminish the efficiency of a great party, in a great State, and wielding, when united on men as well as on principles, the po litical destinies of the Empire State. But as Southern men, taking a sectional view of the case, and having reference to the slavery ques tion, it is a wrangle which should not disturb their nerves, or alarm their sensibilities as a slaveholding people. Not in the least. The quarrel of the big endians and the little endians among the Lilliputians was not more inconse quential of practical results to the stability of slavery and slave property. As a matter of Party discipline and organization, the democracy of the South, and of every other section, must look on with extreme pain at the fierce warfare that seems about to break out between two wings of a Party, both professing to desire to support the Administration, and to have full confidence in the President. The result cannot be promotive of their principles and must prove suicidal to the aims of local politicians struggling for power and place in State positions. The whigs will be the gainers by It. It is also a mat ter of deep mortification to the disinterested sup porters of General Pierce throughout the Union who rely on his patriotism and devotion to the best interests of the country, to see a feud like this spring up under circumstances suggestive of the belief that some professed friends are really aiming to embarrass him and covertly preparing to make war upon him. But neither wing can enlist the South on its side of the feud,on any such plea as that the safe ty of Southern interests is involved In the issue. Why then do the Southern Whigs task their sensibilities so much on this family jar among the New York Democracy? Why do they ring so many changes on Dix and Dickinson : and on Dickinson and Dix ? What care they for either What real affection have they for Dickinson.— What real apprehensions from Dix? None. None. It is all humbug. All for Bumcombe. They use these names as mere decoys to deceive their prey—they flaunt them as the alhletce in the arena, flaunt red flags and scarfs, that they may have their more noble and unsuspecting antago nists at advantage. Let this election pass by, and we shall see and hear no more of these tricks and devices lor the next two years. Dix and Dickinson, and Dickinson and Dix, and their friends may wran gle over the spoils, or dispute about their ante cedents on the Wilmot Proviso; but the Re pablic will be safe, and the great principles of Democracy intact. By the time the next elec tion comeson in Georgia the Whigs, or Republi can Citizens will have deserted Dickinson and Dix, for new claptraps,and all their high wrought fustian about Dix and Dickinson will leave about asdeepanim pression as the popular la?ce of “ Box and Cox.” In order to give our readers, curious in New York politics, a glance at the present atti tude of the “ hards ” and the “ softs” we copy the following which is a concluding portion of an editorial of the Cincinnati Enquirer upon the Syracuse proceedings. > We also copy an editorial from the Nashville American , which urges the fact that bo un kindness was ever intended by the Washing ton Union, to Mr. Dickinson—a gentleman in whose patriotism and self-sacrificing love for his country, all Southern Democrats have hitherto exhibited full confidence,and towards whom Gen. Pierce, the exponent of the Democracy of the Union, has exhibited naught but the kindest feelings: But both the Hard Shells and the Soft Shells have mistaken their man, if they have at any time supposed that Gen. Pierce would surrender himself into the keeping of either of those wings. He was elected by the entire Democracy of the country, on the platform of principles declared at Baltimore. He will recognize no man as a Democrat, nor place confidence in, or bestow patronage on, one who does not stand there in good faith with him. He will not proscribe and repudiate Democrats, and drive them from him, who are honestly with him, because they have not always in past years conformed to his views. As a patriotic President he has aimed to con centrate and make homogenious, the opinions of men on the principles of government and of po licy on which he was elected. He will not yield to solicitations to pursue a course that will wi den old breaches, revive past dissensions, and renew criminations and re-criminations-on is sues settled, ana which his supporters have mu tually pledged each other shall remain settled. I From the Cincinnati Enquirer .] The late Split in New York. It is a matter of astonishment to every one who is not well versed in the politics of New York, how this schism in the Democratic party happened, and what were the real causes that produced it. As the split occurred before the Convention had proceeded to nominate its can didates for the various State offices to be filled, and before there was the least certaiaty wno would be the individuals selected, it is evident that it was not that matter that led to the sun dering of the Convention- Neither was the separation the result of the old quarrel of 1848, between the ‘'Hunkers” and “Barnburners,” for they have been acting in harmony for the last three years : —being united ujion the same principles and men and the line of division now drawn is a very different affair from that which existed at that memorable time, and does not by any means comprehend the same partisans. No one believes that the pretence upon which the bolters lorined their separate organization, that they would be in danger of their lives if they met with their associate delegates in conven tion, was the true reason of their action, for they had united with them in the opening session, and business was conducted by the preleminary organization, in a very orderly manner, consid ering the inconvenient room in which the Con vention was held, no violence or outrage was committed, (we can speak positively on this point, being present at the time) everything went off harmoniously, and the pretext of the bolters to the contrary is the boldest humbug imaginable. The fact is, vhe leader of the fac tion which seceded, and which is known by the name of “ Hard Shell Hunkers,” had fully de termined on that course long before the Con- I vention met, in case they were not numerous enough to control its deliberations—it hail been indicated in their journals, the “Albany Argus,” and “N. Y. National Democrat”—the only thing that they looked for at Syracuse was a pretence, and in default of any thing better, they went off on the pretext that their lives were in danger—one of the most Munchausen stories that was ever invented. A brief account of the organization of the Convention shows the spirit by which the leaders of this reckless and des perate faction was actuated. No particular place of meeting in Syracuse was mentioned in the call lor the State Convention, but the Mar ket Hall has always been used for that purpose hitherto, and the Syracuse papers announced that it was to be held there this year, but before the hour arrived it began to be whispered round that the “ Hard Shells,” had determined on another place for that purpose. The Chairman of the State Central Committee, a “Hard Shell,” was enquired of by several delegates if this was the case, and he informed them that it was, but declined to say where the Convention would meet, and it was not until a short time before twelve o’clock that a handbill was got out, call ing it at “ Britnali’s Hall,” the upper room of a third-rate hotel, entirely unsuitable for the transaction of business, the selection of which was sufficient evidence that a fraud or trick of some kind was in contemplation. The Union Democrats however, repaired to the place and arrived just in time to prevent the “Hard Shells” from organizing separately. Two Chairmen were then appointed, one of each division of the party, the roll of delegates was called—some preleminary business transacted, after which the Convention adjourned until four o’clock, at which hour it reassembled, minus the “Hard Shells,” who had in the interval formed a sepa rate organization in the ladies parlor of the Globe Hotel. When invited, back to the regular Convention, they replied through their Chair man, that they thought their personal safety was endangered by such a course, and declined doing so. Such was the mariner, and such the pretext, upon which this schism in the New York Democracy was made, and we think it will be generally agreed throughout the coun try, that a more causeless and censurable party defection was never known,and the leaders in it deserve the reprobation of every Democrat in the Union. It is worse than the Barnburner bolt of 1848, for then a principle was assigned as the cause, which is now not the case, since no higher mo tive entered into the heads of the leaders of the late defection than to be revenged upon the Ad ministrrtion, because, forsooth, it has endeavored, in the distribution ot the Government patronage to remember all its friends who advocated the platform of principles that it was elected to car ry out. The “Hards” are bitter against General Pierce on account of his not taking their favo rite leader, Daniel S. Dickinson, into the Cabi net instead of Win. L. Marcy, and because he had faithfully respected the union of the party which they themselves entered into in New York several years betore Gen. Pierce was elected, and which has been the means of all our political triumphs. The candidates upon their State ticket are men who have distinguished themselves by their denunciation of the Admin istration, such, for ii. stance, as James T. Brady, and John E. Coole/ v and they were selected with reference to that !act. They hypocritical ly pretend to be lavorable to the principles of the Administration, when at the same time they are doing everything that they can to em barrass it in the discharge of its duties and bring it into disrepute with the people.—Their lead ing men claim to be nationally sounder upon the subject of slavery than the Administration, and to be violently opposed to its further agitation, yet they aie pursuing a policy likely to have the effect of sending that arch and dangerous -Vhig Abolitionist, Wm. H. Seward, back again to the United States Senate to inculcate his higher law heresies for six years longer in that body They are patted on the back approvingly by the Seward partisans, to whom they are af fording the most substantial aid and comfort, and despite all their pretences, they are, in their present position, nothing but allies of the ior mer. I hose who were the most instrumental among the Hards,” in counselling this desperate movement, which will assuredly be their po litical ruin, are among those individuals who are interested in the Collins Line appropriation, in favor of which Mr. Seward gave his best exertion ; and it may be gratitude for that service that has led them to aid in his re-election at the present time. They are corrupt and mercenary men, whose principles are in their pockets, and whose votes always go to the high est bidder, and whose connection with the Democratic party fora number of years has been a source of weakness to it rather than strength. The Albany Argus and the New' York National Democrat are the organs of this unprincipled faction, which impudently claims to be the old line Democracy of the State, when, in truth, it is the leading Cass men of 1848 who are most the objects of its denunciation and hate, and we do not suppose that it constitutes more than a mere fraction of that organization. The great body of Democrats in the Empire State warmly approve of the measures and policy of the pres ent Administration, and all the sympathizers the seceders will find will be among a class of dis appointed office-seekers, who have not been successful in their aspirations for political pre ferment. In thus raising the standard of rebel lion against the regular organization of the par ty, the “ Hard Shells” were not able by any means to carry all the men who have previously acted with them. A number of their Delegates i continued in the regular Convention, the Presi- i dent of wmch has always been one of their ! warmest and most influential adherents; but he f was unwilling to follow them out of the pale of \ the Democracy and over to the opposition, i where they are evidently destined to go. if they ***** already to be classed in that category. Vv hether there are enough of them to throw the State into the hands ot the Whigs this fall, re mains to be seen. We have strong hopes that the Democracy will triumphantly elect their ticket in despite of both Whigs and traitors, and that the latter will find that ;their malicious re venge against the Administration will produce no other result than to show that their extreme impotence and weakness prevented the fulfill ment of their intentions. (From the Nashville Union 4- American ) The Washington Union and Mr. Dickinson. Hon. D. S. Dickinson has recently written and published a letter for the purpose of repelling what he chooses to consider an attack upon him by the Washington Union. We regret the ap pearance of this letter because it is written under a very gross misconception, and betrays a bad spirit. The Washington Union has made no attack upon Mr. Dickinson. If Mr. Dickinson knew his friends, he would know' that the editor of the Union has long been one of his most ar dent and unflinching admirers. He has long been with him in sentiment and feeling, and would be the very last man to say aught to which Mr. Dickinson and his friends could fairly and justly object. The truth ot this matter is easily stated. The Barnburner faction of the New York democracy —which heretofore has been tainted with free soilism—has lately recanted its anti-slavery heresies, and professed a warm and hearty ac quiescence in the cqmpromise, and a determina tion to refrain in future from all agitation of the slavery question. Instead of rejoicing in this thorough repentance of the barnburners, the lea ders of “the national faction seem more bitter towards them than ever, and appear to act upon the uncharitable maxim that former freesoil no tions cannot be atoned for. It is unnecessary to say that such a spirit as this is the last that should, or will, be indulged in by patriotic men. Whoever wishes well to the South and her in stitutions will heartily rejoice over the recanta * tion by Northern freesoilers of their anti-siavery opinions. This freesoil sentiment at the north must either go forward or retrograde ; it cannot remain stationary. Believing this, we think every patriot should and will rejoice when he sees it, as it now is, on the decline. He will be ready to extend the right hand of fellowship to the men who thus repent, as the surest means of confirming them in their repentance. Those who deny the virtue of reprentance in this case, like the so-called leaders of the “national’ 7 fac tion in New York, betray an unpardonable spirit, and will not escape the odium of a very grave suspicion. If these leaders would have the coun try repose implicit confidence in their integrity and patriotism they must henceforth evince a more liberal and wise spirit towards those who recant their errors and ask to be forgiven. They forget, too, that in former years they, or many ol them, entertained sentiments on the subject of slavery not altogether so national as their sen timents at present. It was for the purpose of reminding them of this tact, that the Washing ton Union referred to Mr. Dickinson’s views on the Wilmot Proviso in 1847. That gentleman then professed his readiness to vote for a funda mental clause prohibiting slavery in the new' territories; but with a judgment and patriotism which the country will ever admire, he subse quently changed his view's on this subject, and has long been regarded as one of the soundest and staunchest of the national democracy of the North. The Union argued, and very justly too, that as Mr. Dickinson had been excused for opinions formerly entertained by him, his friends and admirers should extend “the same forbear ance towards those who fell into the same error, butj were only a little later in righting them selves.” There was nothing in this reference to Mr. Dickinson to which he could lairly object, made as it was by one who has long been one ot his warmest friends in the South. We copy below the Union’s editorial remarks on this sub ject, together with the communication of its cor respondent “B.” Whoever can see in these editorial remarks anything like an attack upon Mr. Dickinson, must be blessed with an uncom monly acute vision— “Ho must haveopties sharp, I ween, Who sees what is not to be seen.” 1 [From the Washington Union. 1 1 Gov. Dickinson and the Wilmot Peoviso. j —We have often had occasion to express our [ confidence in the soundness and nationality of Gov. Dickinson’s position on the sectional ques -1 tions which were intended to be put to rest by 1 the passage of the compromise measures in 1850. 1 In giving a place to the communication below, we do not wish to be understood as intimating ■ any abatement of that confidence. Gov. Dick inson’s early views on the Wilmot proviso were in accordence with those entertained by most northern men, and yet, upon full consideration, he became satisfied that the harmony and pre servation of the Union required the adoption by Congress of the non-intervention policy in re gard to the slavery question in our Territories. The whole country commended the patriotism of his position, and awarded to him full credit for the honesty and sincerity of his views and sentiments. In the South he secured the con fidence of all parties as one of the truest and most reliable friends of the constitutional rights of southern men, and he now enjoys that con fidence unabated. But the fact disclosed by our correspondent may be profitably referred to at the present time in New York, where the un fortunate dissensions in the democratic party are threatening us with defeat. If Governor Dick inson has been excused for opinions formerly en tertained which are inconsistent with the creed adopted by the party in 1852 as a final settle ment of the slavery question, why may not his friends and admirers extend the same forbear ance towards those who fell into the same error* but were only a little later in righting them selves? Our course has been to regard all who stand upon the creed of 1852 as equally honest a /-n nee re in their present positions, and we ' still believe that it is only upon this view that I the democracy of Nevf York can ever be united, i Disclaiming all purposes to apply to Gov. Dick- j inson and his friends in any other rule than that j which we apply to every other democrat who acquiesces faithfully the adjustment of 1850 and 1852, we give place to the communication of our correspondent: To the Editor of the Union. lh e President and his administration are as sailed by some who claim to be more “national” than others, for having appointed to office in New York, barnburners and free-soilers. Those who thus charge the President with a violation of the Baltimore platlorm and his inaugural are the followers and admirers of Hon. Daniel S. i i ickinson. He is their leader, and his opinions ! arC 4.u *' r P oil^' gospel. It may surprise some I . . these gentleman, and also those southern pol- ! lticians who have believed that Mr. Dickinson ' coas the staunchest supporter at the North of the wnstitutional rights of the South, to find that, on March Ist, 1847, in the U. States Senate, the three-million bill being under discussion, Mr. Dickinson not only claimed for Congress the power to prohibit slavery in the Territories, but actually advocated its exercise , (the Wilmot pro viso) as the following extracts from his speech wilt show. Mr. D. says: So far as I am advised or believe, the great masses of the people of the Noith entertain but one opinion on the subject. # # # They regard the institution (slavery) as a great moral and political evil, and would that it had no exis tence. ♦ Thev believe that Congren may prohibit its introdiJomnto the 1 lerritories, while they remain such. And fur ther, that its prohibition in the Territories will, by giving them a free population as they become States, tend to form a more perfect Union, es tablish justice, insure domestic tranquility, pro vide lor the common defence, promote the gen eral welfare. and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. * * # ■ “ 9 ] a )'^ >n ?* a be obtained by us, it will be free i until it is incorporated by us, and cannot become a ' slave territory without the Legislation of Congress; and in and by such legislation a fundamental ar tide prohibiting slavery can properly be inserted .” Mr. Dickinson then goes onto say that he j shall vote to prohibit slavery, (the Wilmot pro- j viso,) “instructed or not instructed.” These are i his words: 1 his resolution then instructs us that when any territory shall be brought witin our jurisdic tion by act ot Congress—whatever that act may be to insert in such an act a fundamental clause, prohibiting slavery; and so lam ready to vote. INSTRUCTED OR NOT INSTRUCTRD.” With what consistency, then, Mr. Dickinson and his friends can attack the President and his administration upon the above mentioned ground remains to be exhibited. The speech extracted from above may be found in the 17th volume of the Congressional Globe, page 552. B. Election Tables. In our tables, published yesterday, two errors occurred. In the Eighth District, the name Trippe was placed at the head of one column instead of Todd. Mr. Henry B. TodJ, of Jefferson coun ty, the person intended, is the Scott Whig candi date for Congress in this District. The votes of Jefferson and of Lincoln were transposed. These errors are now corrected. Back your Judgment. The last Columbus Times Sentinel publishes the following Card, which may not be uninter esting to the enterprising among the whigs of Augusta. If any of them desire to make a small speculation on Cherokee now is their time. The telegraph wires to Columbus are in wor king order, and they may not yet be too late. Or if they desire a customer nearer home, they can get the same b£t by calling at this office. Back your Judgment. —Some of the Whig presses and Whigs are boasting of Jenkin’s strength in the Cherokee counties, and giving Johnson a small majority in a few only. Now there are 15 Cherokee counties—Paulding, Floyd Chattooga, Walker, Dade, Murray, Whitfield, Gordon, Cass, Cobb, Forsyth, Lumpkin, Union, Gilmer and Cherokee—and I will offer the fol lowing bets. First SIOO that Johnson gets a majority of the above counties. SSO on nine, SSO or ten, and SSO on eleven counties. SSO to SIOO on twelve counties. SIOO on a majority ot the votes in the above counties. $lO on a hundred votes, aad sl® on each, to fifteen hun dred. They also say that Jenkins will in many counties get a better vote than Cobb received. Cobb received a majority in nearly four-fifths of the counties, say at least 75 counties. I will bet SSO that Jenkins’ majorities will not exceed Cobb sin forty counties. SSO on twenty coun ties, and SSO on ten counties. Any of Mr. Jenkins’ friends, who have no religious scruples, (and I have none except when bad bets are offered,) can get the above bets. I will add SIOO, that Johnson gets twice as large a majority in some one Cherokee county, as Jenkins gets in any Lookout. P. S. I will deposit the money at the Times & Sentinel office. Democratic Meeting. —The Savannah Geor gian, ot the 29th ult., says: A much larger number than could be accommodated assembled at the Exchange last night. For a list of the speakers we refer to the official report of the meeting. Several most effective addresses were delivered : that of Mr. Smith,-of Bryan county, a Scott Whig in 1852, but an ardent supporter of Johnson, Seward, and the administration now— was one of she most entertaining to which we have listened for many a day. It is too late, while we write, to attempt any sketch of it. or of the remarks of other gentlemen, though much that was said is well worthy of being placed upon record. The indications were, we think, decidedly fa vorable. Let the spirit of the meeting animate them next Monday, and the Democracy of Chat ham wiil prove to the State how unjust is the suspicion that they intend to prove false to prin ciples and duty. Savannah Steamers. —The Baltimore Ame rican of Monday says : The committee appoint ed to solicit subscriptions to the stock of the Savannah Steam Packet line, have, it will be seen by an advertisement in another column, called a meeting of the subscribers and all inte rested in the establishment of the Savannah Steam Packet line, to assemble this evening at the Southern and Western Reading Rooms,over Adams’ Express. The object of the meeting is to take into consideration a proposition made to the Committee to put a boat on the line forth with—a consummation that will be regarded as most desirable, especially at this season of the year, when its effects will be immediately felt on toe trade of the city. A full attendance may be regarded as a matter of course. •& The Sumter, S. C., Banner, of the 2Sth inst., says that a number of obstructions having been lately placed upon the track of the Co lumbia railroad, a watch was placed upon the road. On Sunday night the watchman was fired upon from the bushes, and the ball from a musket passed through the breast of his coat. Blue Ridos Rail Road.— Messrs. Anson, Bangs & Co., of Pendleton, S. C., have adver tised for 3,000 laborers to work on the line of this Railroad, from Clayton, in Rabun county, Georgia, to its eastern terminus in Carolina. Irish linen and other goods which Mrs. Har riet Beecher Stowe brought with her baggage from England, have baen seized by the New York custom-house officers as contraband. Letters from the exploring party of Governor Stevens, dated at Fort Union, on the mouth of the Yellow Stone river, August 2, have been re ceived at St. Paul s, and are published in the Minesota Democrat. It appears that the train has passed over 725 miles of the proposed North ern route of the Pacific Railroad, and that the results of the expedition, thus far, have been em j inently satisfactory. Few difficulties have been ! met, the Indians are peaceable, and the whole | party, men and animals,are in excellent working | condition. One coirespondent says : “We have met with no obstacles worthy oi mention, if we except the river crossings. To emigrants we may safely say more than three-fourths of the way they will find good camping grounds, with the three requisites—water, wood, and grass—at convenient distances. At no point w’illthe two latter essentials be wanting over the whole line.’’ The engineers have surveyed a large extent of country, taking in the whole of the Sheyenne | Valley, the tributaries of the river Jacques, the ; Mouse River Valiey, and the Grand Coteau de : Neissoire, and the country north of the Missouri to the Porcupine river. Lieut. Donelson, of the Coips of Engineers, who went from St. Louis byway of the river to Fort Union, has taken an admirable survey of the tiver, and the gentlemen accompanying, have made a fine series of obser vations. The Minesota D emocrat adds : We have the most positive assurance that Gov. Stevens, on his arrival at Fort Union, wa3 ! not only pleased with the country which he had | traversed after leaving this place, but that he was so fully convinced that the great northern route combined so many advantages ov«* all others, that its early completion had ceased to be considered by him as problematical. The Pennsylvania Coal Trade continues ac tive, and it is said prices are steadily advancing Last week 63,339 tons were brought from Schuylkill region, and 33,840 tons from the Lehigh, the latter being an increase of 5,826 tons over the previous week, though the total | ■hipments this year from that region are 85,373 tons behind last year’s shipments. This is owing to the interruptions in the navigation of the Delaware Division of the canal. However freights on the canal having been advanced by 15 per cent., there is reason to expect a furtner improvement in the weekly receipts for the balance of the season. of Savannah.— The Repubcan says the report of the Board of Health will show that Savannah still remains in a healthy condition. In the last week there hnve been but two deaths from fever, and of the seventeen deaths reported, eleven were infants and children. All American vessels arriving at the port of Malaga are sent to Mahone, as the authorities believe the yellow fever and cholera is raging all through the United States. The authorities of Gibraltar were informed by the authorities of Malaga that unless they sent all American ves sels to Mahone, all ships from Gibraltar, arriving at Malaga, would be subjected to quarantine res trictions. The Gibralter authorties have tem porarily cofnpromised the matter by subjecting American vessels to a seven days quarantine. Cotton in Alabama.—The Alabama Jour nal, of the 26th ult., says : “The staple we ob serve is coming in freely, and commands readily quotations ranging from 9 Jto 9| cents. Some lots have been sold at 9{. , “ The crops have suffered materially in this section—early in the season by drought and raim and within the past few weeks the bottom and •middle crop, which was mainly relied on, has been damaged extensively by the ( worm and the rot, produced by the continued wet weath er. . • “It is the opinion of many planters that the crop, such as it is. made, and that there is little lett to perfect, or which wiil be injured by an early frost. The general opinion is that the crop will fall short of that last year in this sec tion, which was below a fair average. 1 ellow Fever.—We learn from a private letter from Tallahassee under date of the 20th inst., that there were then some twenty-five or thirty cases of yellow fever at St. Marks, Florida. The writer also states that the crops’ of cotton had suffered great damage from the late heavy rains, and from worms and cat terpillars. The prospects in that section he speaks of as not very flattering under such cir cumstances.— Sav. Rep., 2 9th ult. Earnings of the State Road. We are indebted to the courtesy of Mr. E. B. Walker, of the State Road Office, for the sub joined statement oi the income of the Road tor the month of August, compared with the in come for the same month of the two previous years: INCOME OP THE WESTERN AND ATLANTIC R. R. August, 1853. Up Freight from Georgia Railroad 4,890.89 Down “ to “ “ 4,593^88 Up “ from M. &W.R. R 2,336,41 Down “ to “ M 5 2Q3 37 Loeal“ :::::5>31,98 Passengers 16,000,89 Mail 1,166,68 Total 39.714,08 Income for August , 1852. From Freight 11,363,73 “ Passengers 12,553,14 “ Mail 1,166 66 Total 26,083,53 Total increase 1853 over 1852 13,630 55 Income for 1851. From Freight 8.470,69 Passengers 12.774,02 ‘ Mail 1,000,00 Total 22,244,71 Total increase 1853 over 1851 17.469,37 E. B. WALKER, Book-keeper. Atlanta Intelligencer, 29 th. Augusta Steam Plaining Machine.—We took occasion, during a recent visit to Augusta, to call at the Plaining Mills of Messrs. Wood & Suddards, and we are under obligations to the gentlemanly proprietors for their courtesy in taking us through their establishment, and ex hibiting their ingenious and beautiful machine ry. The plaining machine is truly wonderful. The shaving is taken from a plank of any given width, entire from end to end, and the blades of the machine are so arranged as to be made to cut to any depth desired, and the whole labor of dressing a board twently feet in length is but the work of a moment. Connected with the establishment is an ex tensive workshop, in which are employed a large number of experienced mechanics, engag ed in fitting together and completing for mar ket, every description of work necessary in the construction of a building. Blinds, sashes, man tlepieces, columns, bannisters, and many other fixtures, are turned off with the utmost rapidity, and in style of superior workmanship. They keep on hand an extensive supply of seasoned lumber, and all these things can be furnished at a few day’s notice, and instead of toiling on for weary months, to obtain a shelter for our heads, under the old system of things, a few' weeks is all that is now necessary for a man to establish himself in comfortable, and even elegant quar ters. Wa invite attention to the card of Messrs. Wood A Suddards’ to be found in our advertising columns. We are requested by these gentle* men to say that they intend throwing open their establishment to visitors during the Fair, and will take great pleasure in exhibiting every portion of it to the pubsic. Go and see it, and j you will be more than compensated lor your j trouble.— Wilkes Republican. Gov. Cob*.— Gov. Cobb spoke in Marietta yesterday. In an unanswerable argument he proved that the only course for Southern men, whigs or democrats, to maintain our rights in the Union, is to sustain the National Democratic party. The National Whig party is corrupt and abolitionized by the confession of its lormer friends. The conservative party of Georgia is sectional. The national administration under President Pierce and the National Democratic party are true to the Constitution. If they are put down the South can hope for support from no other quarter. We have not space for an ex-m tended notice. —Marietta Advertiser , 2 9th ult. Escape from Jatl. —We understand that an attempt was made last evening by three prison ers confined in the County Jail, at Decatur, for capital offences, to effect an escape, which in the case of one of them proved successful. We are not informed of the particulars, further than that Evins, whose trial for the murder of Low rey was to come on at the next term of the Cotirt, commencing on Monday, made his es cape, and is now abroad. John Humphries, who killed Tiller, succeeded in getting some rods from the jail, but was caught. Elijah Bird, un der sentence of death for the murder of Dr. Hil burn, was also apprehended while in the act of making his escape. —Atlanta Intelligencer , 2 Olh. Col. Akin. —Last week we stated that Col. Akin was now opposed to the administration of Gen. Pierce, in which he informs us we did him injustice. He is opposed to many of the Presi dent’s appointments, but approves of his inaugu ral address. We are happy to make the correc tion, and we shall expect the Colonel to be with us in sustaining the general policy of the admin istration if the President is true to his declared views, about which w'e have not a single doubt. Cassville Standard , 22nd ult. The Crops.— ln our last issue, we stated that i we had seen and conversed with numbers of our ! planters in relation to the prospects of the grow ! ing crops, and that we were of opinion that there ; would be an average crop ot cotton raised in our I ansh. We are sorry to learn that our an ticipations will not be realized. The crops we are informed, are good in the pine hills; but on .cily Island, Tensas Bayou, Black and Little rivers, the crops are not near so good. We are informed that the crop* in the above named p.aces are suffering sadly from th*e caterpiller and rot. Ihe late rains have not been beneficial to trie open cotton, and has somewhat retarded our planters in gathering that which is now open in their fields. : Ihe first new cotton (five hales) brought to town this season, was received by Stuart & hearls, on Thursday last, from the plantation of rs. Buie. —Harrisonburg (La ) Independent, 21st ult. HATS, HATS, HATS. JUST received an extensive assortment of fine Hats, ofdifferent styles, suitable for Fall and Winter wear. For sale at sep 14 CLAYTON A BIGNON’S. SODA BISCUIT, PIPES, FANCY SOAPS, &C. £) rr BOXES SODA BISCUIT. /£ fJ 40 “ Pipes. 40 “ Fancy Soaps. 5 “ Macaroni. 10 “ Chocolate. For sale by sept 23 C. A. WILLIAMS. BY TELEGRapTi BB * I f—jnpssss,, B Charleston, Sept 3| Cotton.—Sales 350 bales at 8} to 77' *' The H>rkavra y h *» drived at the Baltimore, Sept. 29.— pacific . ' party.—The Pacific Railroad Cel ' oad <W the Metropolitan Hall, New York onTn, 1 ”* 1 when $43,000,000 were subscribed fT. hursda Y, taking by fifty-seven individuals *o* then adjourned fora fortnight. ’ mee tin g Philadelphia, Sept. 27.—Mb r T« Yellow Fever—Mr. Guthrie 7 HRIe " of the Treasury, arrived here this ’s eCretar Y route for Washington, from New York^c’* ll he nas been on public business. ’ Wllet e There were seven cases of yellow terday, and some reported to-day but th ye, ‘ are silent on the subject. The disease how does not assume a very malignant form Ver > Sept. 27— Mortality on Sh ir)knn The ship Winchester arrived to-day fromr®* pool. During the passage 79, out of 45ali IVeN gers, died. ’ * oa Passen- MARRIED. On the 28th iust., by the Rev D. John C. Whitner, Esq 0 f TaU ah S. huroh ’ D to Miss Martha S. youngest daughter of r®?’> A. Cobb, of Athens. g ter of Col. J o h n t° n L h r°^ sth Sept ’ b - v th ® Jam*. W a Jno. W. Goss, of Athens, Georgia to Miss'a^° M ' Florence youngest daughter of Mr CT Macon, of Orange county, Va Jfcmea M. In Marion. Mississippi,on the 18th inst tv TT J. B. Hancock, John C. Bayne nf . Uon Miss Margaret B. Mayfield, of 10 DIED In Mobile, of Yellow Fever, on f , gust, Wm. H. Fleming, in the 48th veSh Mr. Homing was a native of Lincoln ag ®' this State, and brother to our esteemed fvn y ’. m ,en of that name. For a short Urne ht Se this city, but removed to Mobile where he formerly been engaged in business, and had »» tensive acquaintance, Integrity, industry iu' bdity and piety, contributed to form in hinU acter of no ordinary worth,and to give h i m R the respect and’affection of those who knei him, common with his venerable father,who still In two brothers, one lately deceased, hewaj fori."’ a member and officer of the Presbnedsn C? ? “ He was a good man-full of the of faith.” He lived the life and died thi death J the righteous. And his desolate widow, fiSJta children, and mourning friends, “sorrow not ern as others which have no hope.” On the 16th inst in the City of New Orleans of the prevailing epidemic, William N Thoo LI 40 years. Mr. Thom was formerly a citi Georgia, and for some time a resident of Columbus, On tho Ist inst., in Washington county Florida after an illness of thirteen days, Dr Edwin Ti Slade, in the 44th year of her age ' ' Departed this life on the sth inst., in Cham- S»u.hT, t rliit ,ba " a ' K - J - D '™' At Noonday, Cobb county, Sept. 24th James M. Carroll, aged 2 years. 1 month In Atlanta, Sept. 24th, Mrs S. Eereman avod 48 years. ’ * 1 AUGUSTA^STEAM TLANING MILLS * (Head of Mclntosh street , near the. Waynesboro Railroad Depot.) DOORS, BLINDS, SASHES, DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES MOULDINGS, PANELINGS, MANTELS ORNAMENTAL SCROLL WORK TURNING, BRACKETS, FENCING, BOXES AC., &C. * Os every size and of the newest designs, made to order at short notico. Also—Worked FLOORING, CEILING and WEATHER BOARDING. Orders punctually attended to. sep2 d&c6m WOOD & SUDDARD. Where verthat great Medicine calW Farrell’s Celebrated Arabian Liniment, has been introduced, it has performed the most extraordinary cures in the annals of medi cal history—every body who uses it once becomes it warmest friend—they not only keep it always on hand for the benefit of its timely use in cases of emergency, but recommend it to all their friends. It has been before the public for nearly ten years, and yet is daily developing now virtues; many 4\a eases havo been cured by it, for which the pro prietor had never recommended it; its magical vir tues spreads through tho land with the speed a*' lightning, and many, very many poor invalids wif» supposed their days on this oarth were fast drawing to a close, have been by a persevering use of this invaluable Liniment, healed, and now rejoice in the blessings of health, and the enjoyment of this beautiful world. Read this to believe, and not t* doubt. Inquire of your neighbors whom you know to have used it, and they will tell you that no med icine ever discovered possesses the half of its extra ordinary healing powers. The racking pains of rheumatism and neuralgia yield in a few minutes to its powerfully anodyne properties. “Thelams are made to walk.” Old sores, which have rendered the subject a loathsome thing to behold, are heal ed. The weak an trembling, from deranged state of the nerves, by the use of this Liniment, rejoice in the recovery oftheir former health and strength. Many long standing affections ot the liver, lungs and kidney have yielded to its use after tho various remedies had failed. It is very efficacious in cu ring the diseases of horses and cattle, such as swee ny, sprains, bruises, swellings, cramps, lameness, dry shoulder, splint, etc., and if used in the begin ning, never fails to stop the further progress of fis tula, poll-evil, ringbone and spavin. Look out for Counterfeits. —The public are cau 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 coun terfeits, because his having the name of FarreL’, many will buy it in good faith, without the knot ledge that a counterfeit exists, and they will, per haps, only discover their error when the spurioul mixture has wrought its evil effects. Tho genuine article is manufactured only by H G. Farrell, sole inventor and proprietor, and whole sale druggist, No. 17 Main street, Peoria, Illinois' to whom all applications for Agencies must bead dressed. Be sure you get it with the letters H. d. before Farrell’s, thus—H. G. FARRELL S—and hissiguature on the wrapper, and all others arc counterfeits. Sold by HAVILAND, RISLEY «$; CO, Augusta, da.. and by regularly authorized agents throughout tin United States. Price 25 and 50 cents, and $1 per bottle Agents Wanted in every town, village and hamlet in the United States, in which one isnot already established. Address H. G. Farrell u above, accompanied with good reference as to character, responsibility, Ac. d«fcc4 sep 20 _ A learned writer, Dendy, says: "Dry; dsn, to ensure his brilliant visions of poesy, ate raw flesh ; and Mrs Radoliffe adopted the same plan. Green tea and coffee, if we do sleep, induce dreaming. Baptista Porta for procuring quiet rest and pleasing dreams shallowed kw* tongue after suppor. Indigestion, and that con dition which is termed a weak or irritable stom ach, constitute a most fruitful source of visions The immediate or direct influence of repletion, >n totally altering the sensations and the disposition in waking momonts, is a proof of its power to de range the circulation of the brain, and the mental faculties in sleep. People who aro troubled witn indigestion, may surely get relief from .HooSand German Bitters,” sold exclusively in this count, by Dr. C. M. Jackson, 120 Arch street, Philadel phia, and his agents. Merchants, Study your tnte . r ?V'J I' The Edgefield Advertiser , puolifhea I at Edgefield, C. H., S. 0., by W. F. Duais®*,**" Ki spectfully offered the business public of AugosUi ■ as an excellent advertising medium. The Ad’*' ■ ser has an extensive circulation in the districts D Edgefield and Abbeville—districts that invarw ■. H trade in Augusta and the Warehouse, Comm I ®. I and other Alercbants would doubtless find it to - ■ interest to acquaint the planters and the P e " ■ generally of their whereabouts. . H Ths terms of advertising are as moderate as ■ other Journal in the State, and we therefor*> H speak forthe Advertiser, aliberal share ot P I I patronage. lm se l' |j ggggFALL AND WINTER GOODS- H lir>l. o. PRICE & CO., Merchant ■ II VV 128 Broad Street, have just cotnmenceu |1 ceiving their FALL anti WINTER GOOD-' l| sistfng in part of Cloths, Casimers, and » e - " 1 j of fino quality and entirely new styles. _—K 1 Mexican Mustang Liain»« t -‘T I] reputation of this preparat on 11 creasing daily; the circle of its influence an I I bounded popularity is depeniDg and widening. I I the cases of pain, and suffering, and aD ? al * Ijjg || lieved by its use, are multiplying am. me * II beyond all precedent. It goes like an angoii j I healing on its wings.” . ,&i EI To persons who wish, wo can furnish nam I I residences of po-sons all over the country ■ ■ have been cured of Rheumrtism, Sprains, ■ I and most loathsome Sores; as well as Turn -• cur . I I cers and Wens—and of horses that have , Poll- I I ed of Spavins, Ringbones, Splint. Fistulas a M evils, and hard bone Tumors on tho 1 n X I I shoulders and back. Almost every farmer ■ | out the country can testify to its powers—and none of them would be a 'L m pa- I I out it. Owners of livery stables and stag ■ I nies can save hundreds of dollars yearly 11 this Linimont on their horses whenever ■ a come galled, chafed, or crippled from J ■ I thousand accidents to whioh their stccK - I See advertisement in another column. | I sep 71