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(From the National Intelliwencer .]
The Destruction of San Juan.
The President ol the United States, in reply
to resolutions heretofore adopted by both Houses,
laid belore Congress yesterday a voluminous
Correspondence from the State and Navy De
partments conveying information in relation to
the recent destruction of San Juan del Norte by
the United States sloop of war Cyane.
Not having obtained a copy of this correspon
dence until a late hour last night, we are unable
to publish it entire in this day's paper. We give,
however, the material portion of it, the remain
der being of less immediate consequence on ac
countofthe matters to which it relates being al
\ ready familiar to the public. The letters (defer
red are —
1. A letter from Mr. Fabensto Mr. Marcy,
- dated the 15th of May, 1854, in relation to the
prolonging of a boat load of merchandise from
the Accessory Transit Company and in regard
to the differences between that company and
the autboiities of San Juan as to the jurisdiction
over the territory known as Point Arenas.
2. A letter from Mr. Fabensto Mr. Marcy,
dated the 30th May, 1854, detailing the proceed
ings of the people of San Juan towards Mr. Bor
land, in consequence of bis interference to pre
vent the arrest of Capt. Smith.
3. A letter from Mr. Borland to Mr. Marcy,
dated the 30th May, 1854, describing the occur
rences in which the former became involved at
San Juan, and informing the Department that
he had organized a company of American citi
zens at that place to protect the persons and
property of Americans.
4. A letter lrorn Mr. Fabens to Mr. Marcy,
dated the 16th June, 1854, stating that he did
not think that any suitable indemnity could be
obtained by the Transit Company from the
people of San Juan unless the Government
should take possession of and hold the entire ter
ritory of Mosquito.
5. A letter from Mr. Fabens to Mr. Marcy,
dated the 15th July, 1854, stating that the peo
ple ol San Juan had refused to accord any in
demnity or apology, and giving the particulars
of the destructions of their town. The same in
formation is contained in Commander Hollin’s
letter inserted below.
ilfr. Marcy to Mr. Fabens.
Department of State Washington, June 3,
1854.
Sir: —l piesume an order will be sent out by
the steamer which will leave New York on the
who were employed by Mr. Borland for the pro
tection of the life and property of American cit
izens at that p'ace. One of our armed vessels
will be ordered to visit San Juan. The conduct
of tbe people there towards our citizens ha 3 at
tracted the attention of this Government, and
will not be passed unnoticed. The inhabitants
of that place will be expected to make repara
tion lor the wrongs and outrages they have com
mitted. The case stated in your communica
tion to this Department on the 15th ultimo pre
sents a wrong which requires immediate repa
id ration. As the pretended authorities of the
town have volunteered to protect those who
had stolen the property of the Accessory- Transit
Company, when brought within the territories
over which they assume to exercise authority,
tbey will be held responsible to the amount
thereof, and to make due reparation therefor.—
You will lose no time in notifying them that
this Government will require a restoration of or
payment for the property taken to their town,
and all damages sustained by their outrageous
conduct in preventing the company from repos
i .sing'it«e)f *>t it. iu otl.tr respects their con
duct has been such towr rds our citizens as to re
quire the interposition of this Government for
obtaining redress, and it is expected the people
at that place will be prepared to make it in a
eatisfac'.ory manner. 1 snail communicate with
you moie iuliy on this subject by the opport uni
ty which will be afforded by the national ship
about to be sent to San Juan.
* i am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
kW. L. Marcy.
Joseph W. Fabens, Esq.,
U. S. Commercial Agent at San Juan de
icaragua.
Mr. Marty to Mr. Fabens.
Department of State, Washington, June 9,
1854.
Sir: —Commander Hollins, of the United
States Navy, will immediately proceed in a na
tional ship to San Juan de Nicaragua, for the
purpose in part indicated in the communication
to you of the 3rd instant.
The rum >r which has just reached here em
barasses the Government in indicating the course
which it will be proper for him to pursue on ar
riving at that place. It is said that the pre
tended political and civil authority at that place
is dissolved. Should this prove to be true, there
will b9.no .organized body upon which a demand
for redrtfcs can be made, or from which a pioper
indemnity tor injuries or insults can be received.
But the individuals who have participated in
-—infliction of the wrongs cannot escape from
responsibilities resulting from the conduct of the
laps political organization at that place.
'You were instructed in my former letter to
notify the people of San Juan to repair the inju
ry they have caused to the Accessory Transit
Company by withholding from it the property
which had been stolen and taken to San Juan,
and by protecting the persons who were guilty
of the felony. It is hoped thot the town will
have adjusted that matter to the entire satisfac
tion of the Company ; and in that way Com
mander Hollins will be relieved from the dis
agreeable necessity of taking any action in re
gard to that subject. You will, on the arrival of
Commander Hollins,explain to him what has
been done in that matter.
Mr7 Borland, eur Minister to Central Ameri
ca, has represented to this Government that
while recently at San Juan, he was insulted by
the authorities or people of that place. An in
dignity offered to the nation, as well as to hitn
individually, cannot be permitted to pass unno
ticed. If done by order of the authorities of the
place, they must answer for it in their assumed
political character. Nothing short of an apology
lor the outrage will save the place from the in
fliction that such an act justly merits. It is ex
pected that the apology will be promptly made,
and satisfactory assurances given to Commandei
Hollins of future good conduct towards the Uni
led States and public functionaries who may in
future be at that place.
If the outrage was committed by lawless indi
viduals without the authority or connivance of
the town, then it is clearly the duty of those who
exercise the civil power at San Juan to inflict
upon them exemplary punishment. The neg
lect to bring them to justice is assuming, on the
part ot the nominal magistrates there, the re
sponsibility for the acts of these individuals. * In
such a case not to punish is an implied sanction
of the acts of the tiansgressors. It is hoped that
HI the authorities will be prepared to satisfy Com
mander Hollins that they have done what was
incumbent on them In the way of bringing the
offenders to punishment.
You will confer lreeiy with Commander Hol
lins and furnish him witb all the information you
possess in relation to the condition of things at
ban Juan.
I am sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. L. Marcy.
Joseph W. Fabens, Esq ,
U. S. Commercial Agent at San Juan del Norte.
Instructions to Commander Hollins.
Navy Department, June 10, 1854.
gj R; The Government has recently received
intelligence that the iutere.-ts of our countrymen
require the presence of a national vessel at San
Tjtoo or Grey tow n, and from your experience
in that region, and confidence in your energy
and prudence, and in pursuranceof the wishes of
the President, the Department has concluded to
direct that you proced with the Cyane to that
nort so sewn as she can be fully ready for the
The property of the American citizens inter
ested in the Accessory Transit Company, it is
Mid has been unlawfully detained by .persons re
in Grey town. Apprehension is felt that
hlrtber outrsg** will be committed Our Min is-
ter, Mr. Borland, has been treated with rudeness
and disrespect.
You will, however, learn from Mr. Fabens,
commercial agent at Greytown, more particular
ly the conduct ot those people, and the views of
our Government, which have been communica
ted to him from the State Department. You
will consult with him freely, and ascertain the
true state of the facts.
Now, it is very desirable that these people
should be taught that the United States will not
tolerate these outrages, and that they have the
power and tbe determination to check them. It
is, however, very much to be hoped that you can
effect the purposes of your visit without a resort
to violence and destruction of property and loss
of life. The presence of your vessel will, no
doubt, work much good. The Department re
poses much in your prudence and good sense.
Former despatches have acquainted you with
the peculiar political position of this town, and
of the relations of our Government to it. You
will remain there no longer than you may deem
necessary, as it is a warm and unhealthy climate.
\ou will advise the Department of your move
ments, and after leaving Greytown you will
touch a Pensacola, and receive orders from Com
modore Newton there, if not earlier, as you will
constitute a part of his squadron.
I am, respectfully, your ob’t servant,
J. C. Dobbin.
Commander George N. Hollins, Commanding
United States ship Cyaue, New York.
Commander Hollins to Mr. Fabens.
U. S. Ship Cyane,
Harbor of San Juan del Norte , July 11, 1854.
Sir: I am directed by the Hon. J. C. Dobbin,
Secretary of the Navy, by an order bearing date
June 10, 1854, to communicate with you in re
ference to the action taken by the people ol San
Juan del Norte upon certain demands made upon
them by the Government of the United States
for outrages committed on the property of the
Accessory Transit Company and the person of
Mr. Borland, our Minister to Central America.
Be pleased to inform me if the result of the de
mand has been of such character as to accord
with the purport of your instructions.
I have the honor to be, sir. very respectfully,
your most obedient servant,
Geo. N. Hollins, Commander.
Joseph W. Fabens, Esq.,
United States Commercial Agent. San Juan del
Norte.
Mr. Fabens to Commander Hollins.
U. S. Commercial Agency,
San Juan del Norte , July 12, 1854.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the re
ceipt of your letter of yesterday. In leply I
have to observe that, in accordance with instruc
tions from the Department of State at Washing
ton, bearing date June 3, 1854, I notified the
people of San Juan del Norte that the United
States Government would demand of them pay
ment for the property feloniously taken by and
with their countenance and consent from the
Accessory Transit Company, and all damages
suffered and to be suffered by the said company
in consequence thereof. I further renewed the
demand already made by the said company for
outrages committed upon their property in
March, 1853. To this notice and demand (copy
of which I herewith annex, marked A) no offi
cial reply has been given; but I have incidental
ly learned that the people of the town have fully
decided not to accede to any demands of the
Transit Company or Government of the United
States as reparation for wrongs by them commit
ted. A second demand for satisfaction was made
yesterday evening, (copy herewith annexed,
marked B.) which is now in the hands of the
people. I learn from the late acting Mayor that
the demand for redress therein made will not be
complied with.
As regards .the insult offered to Mr. Borland,
our Minister to Central fAmerica, I have to in
form you that, so far from any apology having
been offered by the town or its authorities, or
steps having been taken to bring the perpetra
tors thereof to justice, the chief actors and insti
gators are now in undisputed possession of the
town, its arms and ammunition, and they (the
people of the town) are thus virtually counte
nancing and approving the indignity to the pre
sent moment.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your ob’fc. serv’t.,
Joseph W. Fabens.
Geo. Hollins,
Com’r U. S. ship Cyane, in harbor of San
Juan.
| (A.) Commercial Agency of U. S. America
San Juan del Norte , Nicaragua. June 24, ’54.
Tolhott now or lately pretending to and exercising
authority in San Juan del Norte ,
Gentlemen : I am instructed by the Govern
ment of the United States at Washington to noti
fy you that the said Government will require of
the pretended authorities “of the town of San
Juan del Norte restoration of or payment for the
property brought within the territories over
which they assume to exercise authority,” as set
forth in the protest of Mr. Scott, general agent
of the Accessory Transit Company, dated May
12, 1854, “and .all damages sustained by their
outrageous conduct in preventing the said com
pany from repossessing itself of it.”
I do therefore hereby demand of you immediate
restoration of the aforesaid property. I am not
prepared to put an estimate upon it at this mo
ment, or to name the amount of damages suffer
ed by the Transit Company in consequence of
your outrageous conduct towards their agent and
employees while endeavoring to retake possession
of the same, and upon subsequent occasions con
nected therewith. It is expected that for this,
as well as for their conduct in other respects
towards American citizens, the people of the
town will be prepared to afford redress in a sat s
factory manner. There is likewise an outstand
ing claim of the Accessory Transit Company
versus the acting authorities of San Juan del
Norte for the sum of SB,OOO, as a remuneration
for the loss sustained by the company in conse
quence ot the destruction of their budding on
Point Arenas, in the month of March, 1853, by
thesaid acting authorites, which claim was duly
presented by Abraham Banker, agent of said
company, on the 25th of June, 1853.
I am, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
Joseph W. Fabens,
United States Commercial Agent.
(B.) —Commercial Agency, U. S. of America,
Sun Juan del Norte, Nicaragua, July , 12, ’54.
To those now or lately pretending to and exercising
authority in and to the people of San Juan dc
Norte. t
Gentlemen: On the 24th ultimo, in accor
dance witb the instructions of the Government
of the United States of America, I notified you
that the said Government would require of you
immediate reparation for the property belonging
to the Accessory Transit Company, which was
stolen from the said company and received by
you, as specified in my letter of that date, as welt
as for all damages suffered by their agents and
employees while endeavoring to repossess them
selves of the same. 1 have now, acting in con
cert with Commander Hollins, of the United
States ship Cyane, at present in this harbor, to
demand of you immediate payment of the sum of
sixteen thousand dollars, which has been adjudg
ed to be the proper sum for you to pay for the
said property and the gross outrages perpetr ted
by you upon the persons of' American citizens,
as set forth in protests of Mr. Scott of the 12th
May last, copies of which have already been
served upon you.
There is likewise a claim of the Accessory
Transit Company versus the acting authorities
of San J uan del Norte for the sum of eight thous
and dollars, as specified in my letter to you of the
24th ultimo. This you will be likewise expec
ted to pay forthwith.
For tbe indignity offered to the United States
of America in the conduct of the authorities and
people of this town towards their Minister, Mr.
Borland, while recently in this place, nothing
short ot an apology, promptly made, and satisfac
tory assurances given to Commander Hollins of j
future good behavior on the part of the said au
thorities and people towards the United States
and her public functionaries who may in future j
be here, will save the place from the infliction
which its late acts justly merit.
Your obedient servant,
Josefh W. Fabens, j
United States Commercial Agent.
Commander Hollins to Mr. Fabens.
United Statfs Ship Cyane, )
Harbor of San Juan del Norie July 12, ’54. J
Sir l have tae honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your communication of this date, in
reference to the unsuccessful result of the de
mands of the Government of the United States
upon the town of San Juan del Norte.
It is with deep regret I find myself compelled,
in obedience to my orders, to make use of the
force at my command for the purpose of enforc
ing the demand of our Government, and obtain
ing that reparation so justly due for the outrages j
gpmi&itted.
Enclosed I have prepared a proclamation, set
ting forth my determination and the course I
shail pursue, which will be posted in the public
places ol the town you may designate as proper.
Any assistance you may require for the pur
pose of removing the archives of the commercial
agency, &c., will be furnished at your request.
I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
Geo. N. Hollins, Commander.
Joseph \V. Fabens, Esq ,
United States Commercial Agent, San Juan.
PROCLAMATION.
To all men to whom these presents shall come , or to
whom they may concern , greeting:
Know ye, that whereas certain gross outrages
have at sundry times been perpetrated by the
“authorities” (socalled) and people of San Juan
del Norte upon the persons and property of Ame
rican citizens at that place and vicinity; and
whereas a serious insult and indignity has been
offered to the United States in the conduct of the
said authorities and people towards Mr. Borland,
United States Minister to Central America, for
which outrage and insult no indemnity has been
given and no satisfactory reply returned to de
mands already made :
Now, theiefore, I, George N. Hollins, com
mander of the United States sloop of war Cyane,
by virtue of my instructions from the United
States Government at Washington, do hereby
solemnly proclaim and declare that if the de
mands for satisfaction in the matfeis above
named, specified in the letter of Mr. Fabens, U.
States Commercial Agent, dated 11th instant,
are not forthwith complied with, I shall, at 9
o’clock A. M.of to-moriow, 13th instant proceed
to bombard the town of San Juan del Norte
aforesaid, to the end that the rights ol our coun
try and citizens may be vindicated, and as a guar
antee for future protection.
George N. Hollins, Commander.
U. S. Ship Cyane,
Harbor of San Juan del Norte, Nicaragua,
9 A. M., July 12, 1854.
Commander Hollins to Mr. Dobbin.
United States Ship “Cyane,” (at anchor.) 1
Harbor of San Juan del Norte, >
Nicaragua , July 16, 1854. )
Sir : I have the honor to report my arrival at
this porte on the 11th instant, after a tedious pas
sage of twenty-two days. On the 28th ultimo,
when off the “Bermudas,” the “small-pox,” in its
most virulrnt form made its appera.ice on board
in the person of one of the crew, who is now in
a precarious condition. The usual measures have
been taken to prevent, if possible, the extension
of the disease, which I hope may prove success
ful.
Immediately on my arrival 1 communicated
with Mr Joseph W. Fabens, the representative
ot the United States at this place, and delivered
into his hands the despatch forwarded through
me from the Hon. W. L. Marcy, Secretary of
the Department of State, of which I had been
honored with a copy. After due consulation
with Mr. Fabens, I learned the demand by him,
made by order of the State Department upon the
town of San Juan, had not only been treated
with contempt, but threats of future violence
toward American citizens and property were
publicly made, if an opportunity should offer.
After due deliberation, it was thought expedient
to make a final demand upon the inhabitants for
an indemnity for injuries sustainad by the citi
zens ot the United States, and tor an apology of
a satisfactory character tor the insult recently
given to Mr. Borland, our Minister to Central
America.
In accordance with this decision, Mr. Fabens
was directed to communicate with the agents of
the Transit Co npany, and determine upon the
amount of indemnity commensurate with their
losses; and the sum of sixteen thousand dollars
was agreed upon as the smallest sum admissible
under the circumstances, which, wtih a previous
demand already made of eight thousand, made the
sum total of twenty-four thousand dollars. From
my knowledge of the injuries, &c. sustained, and
the future detriment to the company, &c., this
seemed to be no more than just; and I diiected
Mr. Fabens to make a last appeal to the people
ot San Juan before decisive measures were taken.
This was done on the afternoon of the 11th inst.,
as will beVen in his communication dated the
12th instant* with its contents, in answer to
mine of the day^preceding.
As the result of entirely un
satisfactory, in my answer to Mr. Fabens to his
communication I enclosed him acopy of a procla
mation to the people of the town, which was
posted in the most public places and perused by
all. Shortly after, on the morning of the 12th,
as an earnest of my intentions as set forth in the
proclamation, at the request of Mr. Fabens, a
guard of marines and seamen, under the com
mand of Lieuts. Pickering and Fauntleroy,
were ordered on shore to secure the arms and
ammunition, as an evident disposition was exist
ing among the people to make an improper use
of them, and also to assist and protect Mr. Fabens
and others in the removal ot their property.
This duty was quickly [>erformed by the offi
cers of the command, and the arms, &c. deposited
on Point Arenas, in charge of the agent of the
Transit Company, to await future disposition.
At the same time foreigners generally, and those*
favorable to the U. Stated, were notified that a
steamer would be in readiness on the morningof
the day of the bombardment to convey such as
were disposed to a place of safety.
Commander and Lieut. Jolly,of her Britannic
Majesty’s schooner Bermuda, at anchor in this
habor was also notified by me in person of my
intentions on the morrow, ar d a tender of assis
tance wes made to him for the purpose of remov
ing any property or persons of Great Britain.
This offer was met by his communication and
responded to as in my letter.
Agreeably to promise, a steamer was sent to
the town at daylight on the morning of the 13th,
to assist such as weie disposed to take advantage
of the opportanity. A few only accepted the
proffered assistance, and were conveyed to Point
Aienas; the majority of the inhabitants, either
from fright or a wish to set at defiance the threats
made against the town, had left, or were willing
to remain and risk the consequences. I had
hoped the show of determination on the part of
the ship would, at this stage of the proceedings,
have brought about a satisfactory adjustment of
the differences in queston, but a total disregard
aud contempt toward the Government of the
United States determined me to execute my
threats to the letter.
At 9a. m. on the morning of the 13th last.,
our batteries were opened on the town with shot
and shells for three quarters of an hour, followed
by an intermission of the same time, when they
were opened again for halt an hour, followed by
a second intermission of three hours. At the
expiration of this inteival the firing was recom
menced, and continued for twenty minutes, when
the bombardment ceased. The object of these
several intervals in the bombyadment was that
an opportunity to treat and satisfactorily arrange
matters might be lurnished the inhabitants of the
town. No advantage was taken of the consid
eration shown them, and at 4 o’clock P. M. a
command under Lieuts. Pickering and Faunt
leroy was sent on shore with ordeis to complete
the destruction of the town by fire.
The property of Mr. De Bar well, a French
man was directed to the exempted from destruc
tion, if possible, as I had learned he had protest
ed, and held himself aloof, as far as possible,
against any co-operation with the town’s peo
ple or pretended authorities of San Juan.
The town was thus destroyed, or the greater
part, in the short space of two hours. No lives
were lost, although an attack was made by an
armed party on the command of Lieuts. Pick
ering and Fauntieroy, but on the volley being
returned the attacking puty fled. The shots
were returned more for the purpose of frighten
ing than destroying life and had the desired ef
fect.
The execution done by our shot and shells
amounted to the almost total destruction ol the
buildings ; but it was thought best to make the
punishment of such a character as to inculcate
a lesson never to be forgotten by those who
have for so long a time set at defiance all warn
ings, and satisfy the whole world that the Uni
ted States have the power and the determination
to enforce that reparation and respect due them
as a Government, in whatever quarter the out
rage may be committed.
The royal mail packet “ Dee” arrived in the
harbor during the conflagration of the town, but
left immediately, taking with her in tow her
Britannic Majesty’s schooner “Bermuda thus
leaving the English subjects referred to in the
communication ot Commam er Jolley without
any assistance, should it be required. No com
munication from Commander Jolley, of the
“ Bermuda,” was made with the “ Cyane” pri
or to his departure; but lam informed he car
ied with him a number ot the principal par
ticipators in th# outrages that htv® boen com
mitted by the town of San Juan, and among
them the former Mayor, a Mr. Martin.
*******
I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully,
&c., your most obedient servant,
Geo. N. Hoixins, Commander.
Hon. J. C. Dobbin.
Secretaiy of the Navy, Washington, D. C.
Lieut. Jolley, British Navy, Jo Com. Hollins.
H. M. S. Bermuda, Greytown,
Mosquito, July 12, 1854.
Sir : After due deliberation upon the commu
nication which I this morning had the honor
to receive from you alongside her Majesty’s
schooner under my commrnd, I consider it my
duty to enter my most solemn protest against
the course you then intimated to me that you
intended to pursue towards the city of Grey
town.
The inhabitants of tins city, as well as the
houses and property, are entirely defenceless
and quiet at your mercy. Ido therefore notify
you that such an act will be without precedent
among civilized nations; and I beg to call your
attention to the fact that a large amount of pro
perty of British subjects, as well as others,
which it is my duty to protect, will be destroy
ed ; but the force under my command is so total
ly inadequate lor this protection against the
Cyane, I can only enter this my protest.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient
serv’t.
W. D. Jolley,
Commander Hollins,
United States ship-of-war Cyane.
Reply of Commander Hollins.
United States Ship Cyane (at anchor.)
San Juan, del Norte. Nicaragua, July 12,1854.
Sir : I have the honor to acknowledge the re
ceipt of your communication of this date, and
sincerely regret you should feel yourself neces
sitated to protest against the action lam about
to take in relation to the city of San Juan del
Norte.
The people of San Juan del Norte have seen
fit o commit outrages upon the propity and
per-ons of citizens of the United States after a
manner only to be regarded as piratical, and 1
am directed to enforce that reparation demand
ed by my Government. Be assured I sympa
thize with yourself in the risk of English sub
jects and property under the circumstances, and
regret exceedingly the force under your com
mand is not doubly equal to that of the “ Cy
ane.”
Geo. N. Hollins, Commander.
W. D. Jolley, Lieut, and Com. H. B. M. S.
Bermuda.
[From the Sumpter, (Ga.) News, 2d inst]
Minutes of Points Decided
By the Supreme Court of Georgia at Amerius
July Term, 1854.
10. Jim, (aslave,) vs. The State—from Lee*
1. the Supreme Court, in reviewing the decis
ion of The Superior Court refusing a motion for
a continuance, will look in the whole evidence
to see if justice has been done to the prisoner,
and will not control the exercise of the direction
of the Court below, except in cases of flagrant
abuse.
2. The confessions of a slave made to a
white person are admissible in evidence against
him, if not extorted by threats or promises,
even though he be under arrest and tied at the
time.
3. Homicide by a slave, of a white person,
may be justifiable, where its strictly in self de
fence, ot life or limb, where there is no chance of
escape, and where the killing of a white man is
absolutely necessary to preserve his own life or
i limb.
4 The formation and expression of an opinion
■ by a Juror, while it is prim a facia evidence of a
• bias, may be explained by other evidence, and
i whan satisfactorily explained, is not ground for
f a new trial.
i Morgan & Hill, lor Pl’ff: Sol. Gen. Lyon for
s Deft.
i 11. Snelling, Adtn’r. vs. Dorrell—from Stew
1 art. 1. Where a motion is made for a new tri
i al, and a brief of the evidence is entered on the
l minutes of the Court, though not agreed upon
i by the counsel, nor endorsed with the approval
. of the Court—Held that the signature of the
, minutes of tbs Court by the Judge, after exami
s nation by him, is a sufficient compliance with
> the rule.
Tucker & Holt for Pl’ff; S. Jones & Gauld
ing, lor Deft.
i 12. Peterson and other vs. Brooking et. al
from Randolph. 1. In a motion for a new trial,
i a brief (evidence w*as agreed upon by the
counsel in writing, and this agreement entered
, on the minutes. There was no entry of “filed in
office” by the Clerk, hoe was there any evidence
that it was actually field in office—Held that this
was not a sufficient compliance with the 61st
, Common Law Rule
2. The entry by the clerk of “filed in office,”
is not the only proof of the fact of filing. Oth
er evidence may estiblish the same fact,
i S. Jones for Pfff • H. Holt & L. Warren for
Deft.
13. Leves and another vs. The Adm'rs. of
Scott—from Baker. 1. Where the record shows
that both of the Plaintiffs in Error are dead, and
without legal representatives, and were so at the
i* time that the writ of error was sued out, the
writ of error will be dismissed on motion.
Rockwell, represented by Cobb, for the mo
i tion, S. Jones contra.
15. Sheffield vs. The State—from Marion.—
1. Where triors are demanded, testimony should
be introduced before them, and the issue proceed
just in the same manner as the ordinary trial be
toiea Jury Such is the better practice.
2. The section of the Penal Code in reference
to the offence of aiding a prisoner to escape from
custody, is applicable to a white person who
aids a slave in custody to escape.
3. This offence differs from a rescue chiefly
in this, that the element of force enters largely
into the latter offence.
4. If parties aid a prisoner to escape, and af
ter the escape he is overtaken, and then rescued
by force, the former offence is not merged in the
latter-
Tucker and E. R. Brown for Pl’ff: S. Hall
for Def’t.
16. Philips vs. The State, ex rel., <s-<?., from
Dougherty. 1. Where a fi. fa., is levied on
property in the possession of the defendant on
fi. fa., to which a claim is interposed, the claim
ant is not entitled as of right to the possession
ot the property, upon giving a forthcoming
bond.
Scarborough and Strozer for Pfff; L. Warren
for Deft.
17. Porter vs. McCollum and another, from j
Dougherty. 1. A promissory note, under seal,
and payable to bearer, is transferrable by de
livery and without endorsement.
L. Warren for Pfff; Strozer for Deft.
18. Royell vs Lisle and others, from' Marion.
1. Actual possession of a very small part of a lot
ot land, without color of paper title, and the oc
casional cutting of timbers off the balance of the
lot, is not adverse possession of the land not ac- !
tually possessed,
2. Possessio pedis, without paper title, as a
general rule, does not by construction give pos
session beyond the limits of the actual posses
sion. There are exceptions to this rule, but the
mere cutting of timbers for house logs, and the
ranging of cattle on the lot, is notone of these
exceptions.
Tucker for Pfff. S. Jones for Deft.
19. Burke and another vs Sackett, Davis & ■
Potter, from Stewart. 1. Where a bail bond;
omits a material condition beneficial to the bail j
or sureties, the bond is void.
5. Jones & B. K. Harrison for Pfff; no appear
ance for Defendant.
20.. Cook vs. Walker, et al , from Harris.— 1. :
A marriage contract, by which the property ot
the wife is conveyed to Trustees, for the sole and
separate use of the wife, giving her power to
take and appropriate the rents, issues, and pro
fits, in any way whatever, and with power to
sell, give or will away the same, in any manner
she may see proper, with limitations over in the
event of her failure to do so—Held that the wife
took an equitable estate in fee, and the limita
tio.is over were void, being an attempt to limit a
fee upon a fee.
2. A supplemental bill may be granted during
vacation.
3. A defendant in equity should not be carried
out of the county of his residence, and of the pen
dency of the suit, for the purpose of answering
interrogatories filed for him.
4. The Superior Courts of Georgia, under the i
act of 1799, have general chancery jurisdiction I
in all cases where the remedy at lavv inade- J
R u ® te * fnCumiJL 1
Ramsey it S. Jones for Pfff; Doisgx)S <fc SOL'
Deft’ts. 4 dfersalebv
21. Bivins vs. Bond and others, from y
erty. 1. A successful drawer in the land
may convey his title to the land drawn
the grant ipuee.
2. The doctrine of estoppel by deed, applies
to feoffment, fine and recovery, and such other
public modes of conveyance as carries notice to
all the world. A deed of bargain and sale en
robed stands upon the same footing.
3. In all conveyances of land ol what nature
soever, where there is a covenant of warranty of <
title, the Courts, to avoid circuity of actian, will !
estop the granter and his heirs from recovering
the lands, they being liable upon the warran
ty.
McCay & Sullivan for Plaintiff: R. Lyon St
Hines for De’ft.
22. Tarver vs. McKay, from Baker. 1.
Where the sole witness in a cause to a material
point, and upon whose testimony the verdict
was found, was mistaken in his testimony, and
thereby innocently did great injustice to the op
posite party, a Court of Equity will grant a new'
trial, provided the party has been guilty of no
laches, and no opportunity was had to move for a
new trial, after the discovery of the mistake.
Morgan for Plaintiff; Lyon & Hines lor Det’t.
23. McLendon, Administrator vs. Hooks, from
Dougherty. 1. The insolvency of a party to con
stitute a ground for equitable set off, must be dis
linctly charged, and not hypothetically.
Lyon for PPff; Strozer & Hines tor Deft.
24. Thomas Spence vs. The State—from Lee.
1. If the Jury, by consent of both parties, are al
lowed to disperse for a.short time, and the Jury
fail to appear at the appointed hour, the Court
may declare a new trial oa account ol the ab
sence of any one of the Jurors.
Strozer & Hawkins for PPff; R. F. Lyon for
DePt.
25. Daniel J. Brewton vs. Wooten—
from Decatur. 1. A release fr >m the ward to
his guardian, on his arrival of age, is not binding
on him, unless the guardian can show an ad
equate consideration for said release.
T. C. Sullivan for PPf ; H. K. McCoy for
DePt.
26. Joel Butler vs. W. W. Livingston—from
Sumter. 1. Defendant is allowed to prove the
wealth of the father-in-law’ on a question of gift
or loan.
2. Where the verdict is against the weight of
evidence, a new trial will be awarded.
3. Where admissions of a party are proven, it
! is error in the Court to charge *he Jury that
j they are evidence against the party making the
admissions, it made with a knowledge of all the
I facts, and his rights growjng out of those facts.
J. J. Scarboraugh & W. A. Hawkins for PPff;
E. R. Brown & H. K. McCoy for DePt.
27. Keaton & Howard vs. The Governor, &c.,
! for the use of John T. Smith—from Baker. 1.
| The rule in England that on an escape on final
process, the Sheriff is liable, unless the escape
j was caused by the act of God or the king’s ene
! mies, does uot exist in the State of Georgia.
2. The Sheriff alone is responsible for an es
cape permitted by his Jailor, and sueable in an
| action on the case for said escape.
, 3. If the escape was negligent, the Sheriff is
1 permitted in mitigation ol damages to prove the
defendant’s insolvency.
4. But if the escape was voluntary, then the
Sheriff is responsible absolutely for the whole
debt.
R. K. Hines & R. H. Clark for Pl’ffs: B. Hill
& S. T. Bailey for DePt.
The Weather —Two Fatal Cases of Sun
, I Stroke. —The weather continues intensely hot.
At two o’clock yesterday afternoon, the mercu
! ry iu our Reading Room rose to 9-6, and we un
derstand, it attained a still greater height in some
other places in town. Yesterday may, there
j fore, be set down not only as the hottest day of
the season, but as the hottest day for ten years.
We heard of half a dozen cases ot prostration
by heat, two of which, we regret to say, proved
fatal, to wit: Mr. George Alexander, who kept
a grocery and provision store at the corner of
Hull and Congress streets, and a deaf and dumb
mulatto man known about town as “Dummy.”
i Mr. Alexander was attacked between 3 and 4
o’clock in the afteriuon, and died about 9 last
evening. He was a Scotchman by birth—was
unmarried, and about foity-five years old.—
I “.Dummy” was struck while riding in the sun,
and died before assistance could reach him.—
It was rumored last evening that another case
! had proved fatal—that of an Irish laborer who
was taken to the Hospital—but we were unable
to ascertain the truth ot the report. Some of
i the cases of fainting which occurred, were as
j much the result of liquor, it is said, as of the sun
—a fact which should admonish topers to abstrain
from drink, at .least for a time.— Sav. Rep , 4th
inst
j j (Telegraphedfor the Baltimore Patriot.)
New York, Aug. 2 Later from Haoana
* The steamer Black Warrior, rom Havana,
i whence she sailed on the 28th ult., arrived this
; morning, bringing 87 passengers.
The yellow fever had considerably abated,
though tnere were a good many cases and deaths
among the shipping and unacclimated.
Tne Captain General presided at a bull fight
on the 23d ult., for the benefit of the Beneficen
in, or work-house.
There were two fires on the 23d ult. One
outside the walls, which destroyed fifteen or six
| teen houses, the other near the Bullen Barracks,
which inflicted trifling injury.
I The British sloop of war Espeigle, it is antic
| ipated, will be at Havana again soon to take her
! prize, the Grey Eagle, slaver, which the Mixed
j Commission has awarded to her, to Jamaica.
The 24th was Queen Christiana’s birth day,
and royal salutes were fired at three different pe
[ riods through the day. The 25th was the feast
j Jay of St. lago, the Patron Saint ot Spain. Sa
lutes were also fired on it three times in the
course of the day.
The Spanish mail steamship brought to Ha
vana some 350 soldiers to join the army of Cu-
I ba; the remainder are understood to have em
barked, and will consequently soon anive.
His Excellency the Captain General has ob
| tained from the Queen permission to take up a
public subscription, with which to erect a mon
ument in Havana to the memory of Christopher
| Columbus, beneath which the ashes of Columbus,
I which now repose in the Cathedral Church, are
to be placed.
| Nkw York, Aug. 2 .—Fatal Affray at a Hotel.
—An affray with Bowie knives took place last
night at the Saint Nicholas Hotel, between Dr.
Graham, a Southerner, and a Californian named
j Lawrie. The rencontre resulted iu the death of
the Californian, he having lingered but an hour.
Both gentlemen have families, who were boar
ding at the hotel.
I
SECOND DESPATCH.
| New York, Aug. 2.—The murder at the St.
i Nicholas Hotel was committed by Dr. R. M.
J Graham, of New Orleans. Col. Loring of Cali
fornia, was his victim. The former was diunk
and making a noi?e in one of the corridors. Mr.
Loring requested him to desist as it annoyed his
wile. Dr. Graham continued his conduct, when
Col. Loring came out and requested him to desist
the second time. Dr. Graham turned upon him,
drew his sword from his cane, and plunged it in
; to him, and he died almost instantly,
j An inquest was held this evening on the body
of Col. Loring, and one of the hotel servants who
witnessed the affair testified that the deceased
struck the prisoner, when the latter raised his
cane, and the deceased seized it. The sheathe
came off and the prisoner ran the sword into him.
The coronei’s jury in the case of Loring re
turned a verdict that he came to his death by a
I wound inflicted on his person by means of a
! sword cane in the hands of Robert M. Graham.
Graham was committed to await the action of
the grand jury.
Washington, Aug. 2. Washington Affairs. —
The Reciprocity Treaty was ratified to-day by a ;
vote of 32 to 11. Two Indian treaties were also
ratified. Several confirmations were made, in
cluding a batch of New York postmasters. The 1
entire soft portion, or those supposed to be tain- j
ted ia that w*ay, was reserved tor future consid- !
eration.
It has been decided not to try the nomination
of Sanders again, as Consul to Loudon. A new
man will be proposed to-morrow.
The Senate is nearly ready to close up coolly.
The House is hurrying up business to avoid con
fusion during'the last day. Doubt is still felt in
regard to the appropriation asked for by the Pres
ident. Those generally best informed think
that the proposition wilt fail.
Washington, Aug. 2.— lmportant from Spain.
—lmportant despatches have been received at
the StatejDepartraent from Mr. Buchanan,Minis
ter to England, reporting Spanish revo
lution has been entirely successful. Tne Queen
left Madrid a fugitive, and it is said has gone to
Paris. The insurgents were everywhere victo
rious.***
“fe Aug. 2. —Abolition Rampant. —A
din 6fßoxbury has brought suit against ,
ivm *nd Uae Uniteu States Marshal, ;
' m n - tained during
'«es laid are ’
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AUGUSTA, GA.
SUNDAY MORNING, AUG. 6, 1854.
Northern Female Seminaries.
Southern Parents and Guardians, who send
their daughters and wards to Northern Semina
ries to be educated, and to receive 11 the finish
ing touch,'’ cannot be too particular in their in
quiries as to the influences under which they are
to be placed. Abolitionism is not confined to
the Northern Colleges for the education of young
men. It has obtruded itself into the French Sem
inaries, and “strong minded women,” of the
Harriet Beecher Stowe stripe, as well as canting
hypocrites, of the male gender, there impart to
youthful minds their uwn distorted views of the
institution of slavery. The warning has been
given throughout the South that Yale College is
no longer a fit resort for the Southern student
who desires to cherish an attachment for his na
tive home, and the customs of his Fathers. To
this may be added a long catalogue ol institu
tions, where hatted of the South and a desire to
bring her into discredit, in the estimation ol the
Christian world, is the predominant sentiment.
How deeply this spirit is shared by those who
preside over and shape the prejudices of North
ern Female Seminaries, may be inferred irom
the following programme of the fourth of July
exercises at Mount Holyoke Seminary at South
Hadley, Mass.
We copy from a recent number of the Sew
York Daily Times , the principal editor of which
is Henry J. Raymond, formerly one of the edi
tors of the N. Y. Courier 4 Enquirer , the lead
ing Whig paper of New York.
We invite attention, especially, to the conclu
ding comments of the editor. Truly such pub
lications ought to injure Northern Seminaries
with “ our brethren and sisters of the South
Jolly Mourning in a Female Seminary
A correspondent at South Hadley, Mass., writes
us how the girls of the Mount Holyoke Seminary
spent the gloriously hot Fourth of this hottest of
Julys.
They have never, says he, but once before cele
brated the day here, except as some unusually pat
riotic young ladies have at times stolen pumpkin
vines and rusty tin pans, and with them and a great
noise gone into the woods to honor their Nation’s
Birthday. Once, President Humphreys was there,
and they had the thing done up in style, with
speeches, toasts, and a dinner, after the approved
fashion. This time they went through the usual
routine of study in the morning. But to show that
they are not otherwise than wide awake to politi
cal history, they shrouded the house with crapo, in
memory of the passage of the Nebraska bill. All
the halls, the lamps, the doors, were draped in
black. Even the lront of the building mourned
with festoons of black cambric. Crape was wreath
od around the pillars of the Seminary Hall. A
pall covered the piano, and the teachers’ desks and
the windows were all shrouded. Two black ban
| nershung on two sides of the room, with the mot
i toes, “ Liberty died May 20, 1854,” and “ Down
fall of Liberty .” Every blind of the building was
tightly closed through the day. The effect upon
thoso who were Eot let into the secrot, when they
first entered the Hall, was quite startling. At six
o’clock tho toachers were formally invited to at
tend a mass meeting under the trees in the Semi
nary grounds. The principal, appointed president
of the mooting, was soatod under a canopy lined
with black, and in front ot a platform for the speak
ers. (Tho toachers were entirely ignorant of the
whole affair, but they did not hesitate to attend.)
Tho exercises commenced with the reading of let
ters from distinguished personages who were una
ble to attend, President Pierce, Geo. Sumner, and
Mrs. Partington. Then followed speeches from the
young ladios, laboriously prepared toasts, and sing
ing. Ono young lady personated Miss Lucy Stone:
one an old soldier ot the Revolution. The old
soldier's bead was bound up in a silk handker
chief, and dignified by spectacles. He limped up
on the stage by the help of a cane. There were
many more fine toasts and speeches “ Music by
the band,” was not omitted in the performances.
Twelve young ladies were adorned with caps of
white paper, bound with black, with “Freedom ’
inscribed upon the front. Their instruments were
various—a small aocordeon, a penny whistle, a
mouth-organ, two tin pot-lids and various other
implements for the utterance of tender melodies.
The meeting continued an hour, and was closed by
a parting song, when a procession was formed,
which marched round the grounds and in front of
the Seminary, to the musio of the band
From the account we have received, we suspect
the time was a good ono, and should not object on
the next occasion to being invited ouiselves to per
sonate the grandson of an old Revolutionary sol
dier. We have delayed publishing this affair thus
long, for fear of injuring our Northern Seminaries
with our brethren and sisters of the South. But
wo have consulted several distinguished friends ot
universal education who have travelled in Rich
mond, and also in South Carolina. They think
that no harm will come of it, if we hide it in some
corner of tho paper, and make a modest little head
lino. We have cared for the head line—may the
foreman properly regard our interest in the other
matter.
Augusta, Atlanta and Nashville Telegraph
Company.
We publish below a communication from the
President of this company, contradicting a ru
mor in circulation, that the superintendent of the
line has resigned. We are gratified to learn, that
the work is progressing rapidly, end that the
wire is up to Murfreesboro, in Tennessee, and
that a connexion with Shelbyville will be form
ed in a day or two. When the wires reach Nash
ville, Augusta will be in connexion with New
Orleans, by this line, which must prove of great
advantage to our merchants, and the public in
general. When the connexion is made, we hope
the associated press will remove the agency to
this city, as it will not only prove a great con
venience to the Southern press, but w’ill materi
ally curtail the expenses.
Nashville, Aug. 2, 1854.
Dear Sir: A report has reached here that
Mr. DeGrove, Superintendent of this Company,
has resigned his situation.
Such rumors aie calculated to do us an injury
and are no doubt gotten up by some malicious
. j person for that purpose.
. | Mr. DeGrove has been working on this end ot
' I the line for some time, and could not be in your
city as offc-n as he desired,
s ! You will confer a favor by contradicting so un
t | founded a rumor. We are now working to Mur
k j freesboro, and will be in connexion with Shel
’ | byvilie in a day or two.
I hope to be in Augusta shortly. Accept the
r j kind regards of •
► ! Yours, truly, C. H. Baker.
Silver in Warren County.
i | We have before us a letter from a gentleman
. ; now residing in Alabama, in which he states
! tbat about forty years ago, his father, living at
‘ I that time in Warren county, about thirty-five
miles frotn Augusta, in erecting a mill on one of
the branches ol Brier Creek, discovered in a
! species of slate rock, particles resembling metal.
! t-be particles were abundant in a particular
, locality, he thought there might be a vein of sil
, ver there, and intended to have it tested. He did
! do so, however, and it has so remained until
! recently, when the discoveries of metals in va-
I rious parts of toe State, induced one of his heirs
to have the rock tested by a competent
who gave, as his opinion, that the rock contains
silver in sufficient quantities to be valuable. It
is the iutention of the present proprietors to have
it thoroughly explored as soon as possible.
The Terrel Professorship.
Our correspondent “Publius,” announces the
interesting fact that Dr. Terrel of Hancock, has
made a donation of twenty thousand dollars to
Franklin College, for the establishment of a
Professorship of Agricultural Chemistry. This
is an enlightened and noble munificence for
which all honor is due Doctor Terrel. It is a
just compliment he thus pays to the ennobling
pursuit, Agriculture, of which the liberal donor
is so shining an ornament. We predict most
valuable results to the State from this new Pro- j
fanonhip, | i
Hon. Howell Cobb.— Alluding to the state
ment going the rounds of the pape"- that Hon.
Howell Cobb will be a candidate ...r Congress
at the next election fiom his old district which
is now represented by the Hon. Junior Hillyer,
the Athens Watchman says :
We have heard no intimation here, where he
resides, of the distinguished gentleman’s deter
mination to become a candidate for Congress in
this district. One thing, however, we consider
as well settled, viz: that Judge Hillyer’s friends
will scarcely be willing to see the Judge uncere
moniously pushed aside to make room for Mr.
Cobb.
Trourle in Tattnall. — I’he Columbug i
says: Charles B. Hall & Co. have recently re
corded, in Tattnall county, certain grants pro
cured from the State of Georgia in 1755, and
which cover nearly all the land in the county.
A meeting of citizens was held on the 3d
July last, in which they resolved that they will
“ resist to the last extremity,” with the setting
up and establishing these claims, which they
pronounce stale and fraudulent.
The ground upon which the citizens of Tatt
nall defend these violent resolves is, that this
company and others have, for many years, con
cealed their title, whilst the citizens of the coun
ty, in ignorance of these fraudulent claims, have
obtained grants trom the State of Georgia, which
are younger than these fraudulent grants. We
presume that the adverse possession of the citi
zens of Tattnall for over 7 years, will defeat any
claim Hall & Co. may have to the lands.
A New Steamboat for Savannah River.—
The Savannah Republican of the 4th inst., says.
The boat which we mentioned a short time since
as building at Brunswick for the Savannah river
trade, arrived here last evening. She is owned
by the same parties as the Fashion and will take
her place in the line immediately. The time of
her arrival, after sun-set, prevented our reporter
from visiting her, and when he did go, late in
the evening, he could not find any person to tell
h im the name of the boat or the captain.
The boat above alluded to was purchased in
Brunswick, by the enterprising proprietors cf the
“Fashion” line, Messrs. Moore & Philpot, and is
intended to run between this city and Savannah
in connexion with the steamer Fashion. She
has not as yet received her name, but will be
christened on her arrival at our wharves.
Disgraceful.
Oae of the most disgraceful acts that has oc
cuired in our city for some time past, was per
petrated on Wednesday last, in the spiking of
one of the brass field pieces beloirging to the
State, and at present in the custody of one of
our new Volunteer companies, the Washington
Artillery. Our city authorities should offer a
handsome reward for the detection of the scoun
drel who did it. and should he be discovered, he
richly deserves the harshest punishment that
can be inflicted, and the scorn of the commu
nity.
Honorably Discharged.
Henry Gorton, the officer who arrested Henry
Watkins, whose dea th was noticed in our last
paper, was brought up yesterday before a board
of Magistrates, consisting of Messrs. Levy, Olin
and Bush, and was discharged from confinement
the decision of the Court being, that he acted in
self-defence in the discharge of his duty as aiu
officer.
Mill Burnt.
We understand that intelligence reached this>
city yesterday, per telegraph, of the destruction
of a Saw Mill in Brunswick, principally owned
by residents of this city. The building was
struck by lightning, and totaliy consumed. Wo
regret to learn further, that there was no insu*
ranee oa the property
Correspondence of the Constitutionalist $ Republic
Athens, Aug 3d, 1354.
Mr. Editor —lt is no part of my intention
to present your readers with a description of the
Commencement Exercises, which have been
lately concluded at this place. Doubtless, othe
correspondents have placed you in possession of
the incidents ot the public exhibition, who have
done justice to its really excellent charac
ter. It is ray purpose to acquaint your readers 1
with events which transpired at the same time,
and which, though less public, are by no means
less interesting.
1 refer to the action of the Board of Trustees
upon such matters as come properly before them
The judgment, wisdom, and, alas ! that it should,
be so, the motives ol this body, composed of some!"
of the best men of our State, have been frequent
ly assaulted of late, by the anonymous publica
tions of those who were either really ignorant of
the things about which they wrote, or affected
ignorance toi the purpose of creating false im
pressions. In ju-tice to these men, whose
is a labor of love, whose sole reward lor
frequently arduous duties is the approbat' on of
their consciences, and of good men, 1 hs»',e not
thought it improper for one, in no way connect
ed with them, to lay before the public those acts
from which alone their devotion * 0 the trust
committed to their keeping can b/ ascertained.
Three vacancies in their numb/ r had been oc
casioned since their last session, by the death of
Judge Dougherty and Governor. Towns and the
resignation of William Dough er ty Esq occa
sioned by his inability onaq*? JUn t of profession
al engagements, to attend, the meetings of the
Board. I hese three vagaries were filled by the
election of Gov. Johns Jn , Judge Lumpkin, and
, Lamar, men worthy in every way
of public confidence, and proper persons to sue
ceed their distinguished predecessors.
1 he vacancy in the Facuity, occasioned by the
resignation of Prof. McCay was to be filled, and
a great many credentials w ere submitted to the
inspection ot the Board. They proceeded with
the utmost care to the examination of these pa
pers, and alter mature dtdiberation, their choice
fell upon Prof. Brown.
The new Professor is a native of V irginia, and
a graduate ot the University of that State. Since
his graduation, he has been engaged in teaching,
and tor the last two years hais been a Professor
in Oakland College, Mississippi, from which in
stitution he brings the highest testimonials as to
character and capacity, and expressions of regret
at being compelled to give him up. Prof. Mc-
Cay’s loss, though serious, was not by any means
irreparable, and the general impression here is
that his mantle has laiten upon a very worthy
successor.
f A noble example /or the imitation of our citi-
L Zens has been given by Dr. William Terrel, of
Hancock, who at this session of the Board' of
Trustees, made the College a donation of twen
• ty |housand dollars, as a (und /or the support of
a Professor of Agricultural Chemistry in this in
stitution. This liberal gift supplies a want lon<*
felt by intelligent men in Georgia, and enables
the sons ot our planters here to acquire that the
oretical knowledge, which, if successfully ap
plied, may yet cause our deserts to blossom as
-4ha rose. Such conduct on the part of one of
Georgia’s most esteemed and intelligent citizens
is very gratifying to the friends of the Collegers
affording convincing proof, that notwithstanding;
the assertions of jltnicus , Justilia , Georgia et irf
omne genus, there remain some among our citi
zens, who have not lost confidence in the ability
ot the institution to accomplish good. The Dr.
is the first who ha 3 followed the example of Mil
ledge and others, w r ho endowed the College in its
infancy. May he not be sq long in finding an
imitator.
1 he salaiies of the Professors have been raised;
to two thousand dollars. This would have been,
dene long since, had the income of the College
warranted it; anu it is to be hoped, that in fu
ture, no objection will be urged to the amount of
the salaries. Only two Colleges in the United
States, unless the writer is mistaken, pay higher
salaries, viz: South Carolina College, and the
University of Virginia. If salaries are the only'
inducements, then these officers will not be Ukss
ly to Iwve.