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BY JAMES GARDNER, JR.
(I'uii'jtiiiitinmiliiit K HU'jiulilir.
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nr.t l a-Ur ..i ’.■>* i «; > y , ‘ < t,.i i> . in the county
mW h been grants. tirut go .ng
?f. rv i> iv s r,>:•■■<• thereof, in one ot tie public
U , O, this Stv.e, .n.l »t the .ioor of the Court
Ho'ice fortxo ole. f I‘ere 'nal r.o r or:,r ’
.. »• M'TV V> \ \ < nrttVlOUS to 'U) Ot
Xot'i. e ;'o"t'h'"'iUl'.'t 'rel't Cn'ntoMof on K»«te. must
No'i . t\r le>\ e t , o U »>ll X KOROKS. n-.u.l be pabliehed
TW<> MONTHS, before any order abeoWt. can be
given by the Court. op .
One square. VI I- >es. 75 cent, the Sol inwrtion. end SO
cents
E re'mt *r’7'Um’> -wauw’e .nd tluerdiun'e
n K.Ute. IWO • •;;
Cite ion for Letter, of A.lm.nietrettoa - ’ •
p„ ,do D «iv-iou ♦ ®o
£ J x . . <*>
\ i-nontb.’b' $1 per *Q»are» oach insertion.
■ “?“Obituarv Xotieos over six v ill be charged
at thd <uno r*t<»«a< ;vl > *r:
LEGAL NOTICES
-Tw x . .» of the xile of Land an I Najetoas by .vb
’ . .. A . F\*cut<*r* or Ga xrdi-*ns. xn«*t be publish
” r V TY O VYS previous to the Ur of »Oe
-O- x • to tv.-.... .-.!■.! CreJiters Ot M estate
mult be ~‘blUhel FORTY DAYS , .
- x >■ •,. that snu'.iestinu trill be made to the
<■ . ..., '.. f.. L - . . L v. er X»gr»e«
m«.l too .mlmehed l*« MONTHS, weeklv.
-.- Notice of enolication for Letters of Adtutntetra
fan' must be r nHi-bM THIRTY MW: and Let
ters -f n -m-Sion of Kxecntor. or ''’["[“‘i’/p* y‘<
MON , HS—l> -i ' i-n ot Guardians. H>hl 1 t'Ai
„r .. . r . opertr of a perishable na-
ture bv th- Act .’l I- L b' F.s "■titers and Adin-nistra
tore.'at the di-.-retion of the Ordinary, upon not less
than TKN OAV S no: -e s-.'-sbv regular Admiuistra
tor* as under the oM Hw\ FORT\ DA\b.
ALL REMITTANCES PER MAIL. ARB AT our
R!*«.
politifol Helices.
Political Meeting in Columbia —All
those who are favorable to the Ad
ministration of Gen. Pierce, without regard to
old issues, are requested to meet in Appling on
sale day, (Ist Tuesday in June ' for the purpose of
appointing delegates to the Gubernatorial Con
vention. Come one, come all 1 Come Whig and
Democrat! K a V r 27
No*ice.—The I>etnociati * ] ariv and
friends of the Administration of
Get era: Pierce, in the county of Franklin, are
requested to meet at the Court-house in Carnes
ville. on the first Tuesday in June next, to appoint
three Delegates to represent the county of Frank
lin in the Convention to be held in Milledgeville
on the third Wednesday in June next, to nominate
a Candidate for Governor. may 8 m.
Sprciid llatiffs.
rJ *— Wh*n Death is at the door, the rem
cdy which would have saved life, if ad
mi.r.d in fime. verses K'o late. Do rot trifle
with disease. Relv upon it, that when the stomach
will not digest food-when faintness and lassitude
pervade the system —when the sleep is disturbed,
the appetite feeble, the mind lethargic, the nerves
unnaturally sensitive, and the head coifused—rely
upon it. that when these symptoms occur, the pow
era of vitality are falling, and that, unless the mil
chief is promptly checked, /»/"<’ v.'ill be shortened,
as well as rendered mi?erablc. Now we know
from a m«ss of testimony, greater than was ever
before ,’ccumulated in favor of one remedy, that
HGotland's German Bitters, prepared by Dr C. 31.
Jackson. Philadelphia, will immediately abate, and,
in the end. entirely remove ail these disorders as a
inatheraiticai process will solve a problem. Who,
then, will endure the agony, and the risk of life,
with health and sa etv within reach ? may S
Ku<sdl County, ' Ala.) Feb. Ist. 11*5*'.
In justice to the proprietors, and or:h
benefit of the afflicted. I feel it my duty to stat
publicly, the remarka’-Ie cures t.at have been e.
footed in my family by the u-e of the Mustang
Liniment. A Negro of mine bad what was called
a Bone Felon, or W hitlow on her middle finger; the
pain was me st intense and excruciating. I’he in
fiammAtion had been so extensive that the whole
finger had become almost a mass of corruption,
and th only hope of saving her hand, and perhaps
her life, appeared to be to have it cut off. As her
general health was very delicate, the physician ad
vised us to try the Mustang Liniment, a few days,
till she could be sent to a surgeon in Columbus,
as it could do harm, anti might prevent mor
tification. To the astonishment oi the doctor, and
myself, the pain soon ce-ised, the inflammation
subsided, an! the wound rapidly heakd The
well and sound ? Ono of my
taten off from the knee to the ankle. The
tang Liniment was freely applied, and nothing else
was used. The- relief and cure was almost beyond
belief—but a short time e’atsed before the wounds
were perfectly healed I consider it an invaluable
remedy, and it should be in every family and on
every plantation. [apr:l7] Jas.
H. G. Farrell’s Arabian I iniment
CU-k triumpliant over disease.—This truly
great medicine still goes on, conquering disease,
and snatching away many a poor powerless victim
from the gra-e. By its powerfully stimulating,
penetrating, and aurdyne qualities, it restarts the
use of limbs which have been palsied for years ; ana
by its singular power of reproducing the synovial
fluid or joint water, it cures all diseases of the
Joints with surprising rapidity. For rheumatism,
and of the spine and spleen, it has pioved
itself a specific : and for affections of the ungs.
liver, and kidneys, it is a most valuable and pow
erful auxiliary : also, for all diseases of the glands,
scrofula, goitre or swelled neck, etc., etc. And,
indeed, for almost any disease where an external
application is required, this medicine stands un
paralle’ed. Spr ins, bruises, eramp®, wounds,
chilblains, burns, etc., are speedily cured by it.
Front the Hon. Pcfer Menardone of the oldest
settlers in Illinois:— lt gives me pleasure to add
my testimony to the < irtues of your great medicine.
One of my blooded horses had a swelling over the
cap of the knee, about the size of a hen’s egg
Some said it was a strain, and some, that it was the
joint water fronvthe knee, and could not be cured
I tried oil cedar on it. and all the liniments and
ointments, and they did no more good than water
I then, by persuasion of my friends, tried 11. G.
Farre’l’s Arabian Liniment, and I was happy to
find it take effect after a few days, and it finally
cured the nolle animal entirely. I think it is
decidedly the greatest liniment for horse’s, as well
a? human flesh, I ever knew.
Tremont. III.. March Kth, 1849.
Pal*y or Paralysis — Thnddeus Smith, of Mudd
Creek, Tazewell county, Illinois, says : “ I bad lost
the use of ray arm for more than a year, by palsy
or panlyris : the flesh had entirely withered away,
leaving nothing hut skin, muscle and bone. I tried
all the best doctors, and all the remedies I could
hear of, but they did no good. I then commenced
the use of 11. G. Farrell's Arabian Liniment, and a
few bottles entirely cured me, and my arrn is now
as strong and fleshy as the other: it is also first
rate for burns, sprains, and bruises.
horj/c out for (fmint(rfeits. — The public are cau
tioned again ?t another counterfeit, which has late
ly made it- appearance, called W. B. Farrell's Ara
bian Liniment, the most dangerous of all the coun
terfeits, because his having the name of Farr el',
many will buy it in good faith, without the knov -
ledge that a counterfeit exi-ts, and they will, per
haps, only discover their error when the spurious
mixture has wrought its evil effects.
The genuine article is manufactured only by IL
G. Farrell, sole inventor and proprietor, and whole
sale druggist, No. 17 Main street, Peoria, Illinois,
to whom ail applications for Agencies must be ad
dressed. Be sure you get it with the letters H. G.
before Farrell’s, tnus —H. G. FARRELL’S—and
his signature on the wrapper, and all others arc
counterfeits. Sold by
HAVILAND, RISLEY A CO..
Augusta, Ga.,
and by regularly authorized agents throughout the
Unitefi States.
Price 25 and 50 cents, and $1 per bottle.
Age NTs Wa»;tko in every town, villa go ar.d
hamlet w> tne »tnne*l Mtnvju, hi wbtofti vne ie not
already established. Address H. G. Farrell as
above, accompanied with good reference as to
character. rc?j>on ibility, Ac. dAc4 may 5
>»»—Z. D. Gilman, Chemist and Drug
ISk g’ fI L Pennsylvania Avenue, City of
Washington, Inventor and sole Proprietor of Gil
MAN b Ins i a ntan nous Liquid Hair Dye, {he
only instantaneous Hair Dye, which is permanent.
Gilman s Liquid Hair Dye is the only article
now used in this city. Gentlemen who wear whis
kers or moustaches of a gray or reddish hue wish
ing to attend a ball or party, can appear in a suit
of black, by devoting one additional minute at
their toilet, in using the very celebrated article
which heads this notice.— Philadelphia Ledger.
All persons indebted to the late flrm
of Adams, Hopkins & Co. are request
ed to make payment.
Claims not paid, or arranged for payment at an
early day, will, without dherimination, bo placed in
suit.
The death of Mr. Adams renders this course im
p>erative, and wo trust those indebted will prompt
ly settle the demands against them.
Lamberth Hopkins.
fob • cfflrn Francis T. Willis.
Dr. MLSBSOX is setting Teeth
oa an entirely new plan, uniting 7
the Teeth and gum in a continuous
and solid maws, sad the whole to
the plate by a silieioup eempound. It is truly
beautiful, irtreng and cleanly. To see into admire.
Perfect sabisfaction guaranteed. Public inspec
tion invited. Dr. M. owns the patent for Rich
mond comity. dfAe oct. 2
BRANDY, WINES, fccC.
JLST RECEIVED, per ship Delta, from Bor
deaux to Charleston:
2 half Pipes Superior old COGNAC BRANDY ;
4 quarter casks “ “ “ “
6 eighth “ “ Champagne Brandy;
30 boxes “ Claret Wine ;
12 “ “ Santerne Wino;
0 “ •' Muscat “
12 " OLIVE OIL. For sale by by
may 1 rkw4 A. G A KDELLE.
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS put up at
all hours of the day or night, by
may S A . MOISE, Druggist.
AuctiiHi Siih‘s.
| Large and Vnlwablr Plantation for sale, iu the
Parish of Terrrbonur. I.ouisinuu. to close a
i joint interest.
BY J. A. BEARD a MAY.
I IVKSDAA . May 24th. I>.«.k at 12 o’clock, will be
J sold at auction, at Bank’s Arcade, in Macaaino
| »lreet. in the city of New Orleans, the following )
very extensive and valuable Sugar Plantation, ;
I to wit:
ALL I lIAT PL AN TA HON known as tho Batty
I and Thibodaux Place, situated about 7 mi es be-
I low the town of Th bodaux, Bayou Lafourche and ’
] immediately on Bayou Torrebono and Bayou Blue,
| bounded above the plantation of .Major John C.
Potts and below bv the plantations of Win. D.
• Downing. Esq., and John C. Beatty, containing
| about 4.000 acres, more or less; about9oo to 1.000
' acres cleared. 800 having been under cultivation
for sugar and corn. In the body of land are about
LSOO acres of choice high land; the balance of
the land being Prairie and very fine Cypress and
Swamp, so situ Ucd that the wood and timber can
have easy access to a market. Then' are now sev
eral persons making a corn crop, to whom time will
be granttxl to take off said crop. The distance from
New Orleans at present is 10 hours run by steam
boat. The Opelousas Railroad, now building, comes
within four miles of the property, and has water
communication from thence to it. The improve
ments comprise a Brick Dwelling. Brick Sugar
ILmse, and Brick Negro Quarters ; Steam Engine
and apparatus for taking off 500 to 000 hhds. ofsu
gar. the machinery somewhat out of order as some
of the brass and copper portions of the same are
missing.
Terms—One-fourth cash, one fourth at I year,
with interest nt 6 per cent, per annum and the bal
ance at a credit oi 6 years after date, with interest
fi percent, pot annum, payable annually—and
in all coses if the interest is not punctually paid, to
bear interest of S per cent, per annum until final
payment—all notes to bearspecial mortgage on the
proporw. and iu the event of non payment the
vc'ndor to have the privilege of foreclosing the said
:r«.‘rtg.ite without the usual formalities of law. and
the s«ii I prop ;ty to ho sold w.thout appraisement
For further p«ruc .i-aa, B k l tae Auctioneers,
where a plat o the property can bo soon.
Act of sale before T. 0. Stark, N. P., at the ex
pense of the purchaser. dficl may 4
Ordnance ami Ordnance Stores.
BY COHEN 5c FOSDICK,
SAVANNAH, GA.
On FRIDAY, the 20th day of May next, at 11
o'clock, A. M., will be sold, at Oglethorpe Bar
racks.
S 24-P'dr. IRON GUNS;
11 IS do. do. do.;
8 fi do. do. do.;
S Carriages, heavily ironed, complete for same.
About SO tons of 24. 18, 12 and 6 P’dr. Balls
and 24 P'dr Spherical Case Shot;
About 500 lbs. Cannon and Musket Powder ;
Also, a small quantity of old Leather, Ac.
Bv order of the War Department.
G. IL TALCOTT, Bv't. Lt. Col.
The above can be seen and examined by appli
cation to the Ordnance Sergeant, at Oglethorpe
Barracks. td apr 28
STOIxiE MOUNTAIN HOTEL TO RENT!
IHIS Large and commodious Hotel, situated at
the base of the Mountain, has undergone a
thorough repair, with the addition of
THIRTY’ ROOMS.
The Subscribers deem it unnecessary here to
descant upon the merits of this delightful Summer
Retreat, as they slitter themselves that the health
fulness and purity of the atmosphere, and the
beauty of its natural scenery, will afford sufficient
inducement to those who may wish to rent it. The
Hotel is now furnished with everything necessary for
immediate operation, and every care has been taken
in the selection of tine table furniture. Any per
son wishing to rent it for the present season, for
further paniculars, will ; lease address
THOS A WM. JOHNSON,
J. L. HAMILTON.
may 7 ctf Adtn'rs. of A. Johnson, de. d.
LADIES’ MANTILLAS.
SCOWDEN & SHEAR
HAVE received a supply of Ladies' White and
Black LAC E ; Colored and Black Silk Man
tillas ; Black Lace SHAWLS;
White and Black Lace SCARFS, of beautiful
styles;
Also. White, Pearl. Pink. Blue and Tea Green
SILKS of beautiful shades cf color, for Ladies’
Mantillas, with Silk Fringes, and other trimmings
to match : to all -f which they respectfully invite
the attention of the Ladies. df«tc apr 21
- FRE?^CIFc ASHMERETTES?
SNOW DEN Ac SHEA R
HAVE received from New York a supply of
Superior Black French CASH MERETTJES,
a beautiful article for Gentlemen's Summer wear; I
Also, DRA P D'ETE, of the best quality.
Superior White and Brown India Grass LIN
ENS, for Gentlemen's Summer Coats, and a full
supply of articles suitable for Gentlemen’s and
Youth's SUMMER WEAR, to which they re
spectfully invite the attention of the public.
apr 21 cif&c
BEAUTIFUL MANTILLAS—FCUR DAYS
FROM NEW YORK.
GRAY BROTHERS have received two dozen
of Rich ani Beautiful Application MAN
TILLAS. new style, only four days from New
York—to which they respectfully invito attention
of the public. df<kc apr 21
JUST RECEIVE D ~ ~
CRAPE DE
PRINTED bUWE;
Doited Swiss Muslin ;
4-4 Plain and Figured Laces ;
Swiss Insertings and Edgings ;
Jaconet Flouncing;
Swiss Muslin Bands;
Worked Chemisets, of the latest importation ;
‘‘ Undtrsleeves, “ “ “
Taffeta Gloves;
Fingered and halffing'd Twisted Silk Gloves;
Low priced and extra rich Folding Fans ;
Parasols, all prices;
Gauze and Silk Warp Flannels;
Child's White Hose, with elastic topi :
French Ginghams;
Brown C atee Linens ;
12-4 Pavillion Robinets;
8-4 “ Gauze, Blue. Green and White;
Bleached and Brown Russia Sheeting;
12-4 Barnsley Scotch and Iriah Linen .Sheeting;
French Drap D'Ete ;
Herring Bone Drills, Ac. may 1
NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the right hand
half of a bill for ten dollars of the Mechanics’
Bank , Augusta, letter 8., No. 521, and the right
hand half of a bill for five dollars, of the Augusta
Insurance A Banking Company, letter A , No. 42,
havingbeen remitted by the undersigned in a letter
and lost, he will apply to the said Banks to re
deem the left hand halves of the above specified
bills, respectively. T. M. O’NEAL,
mar 16 dActf Allendale, S. C.
NOTICE.
D MAHONEY, will commence a SCHOOL at
• his residence near Bel Air, during the sum
mer months, and may continue longer should suffi
c ent patronage be afforded to him to engage his
attention to the youth of the neighborhood. All
the children entitled to the benefit of the Poor
School fund, mu-t be eight years of age. Any
child under that age, will be admitted and in
structed gratuitously. The School will be opened
on the 2d day of MAY, and will close on the 30th
of September, unles.® a further arrangement be
made.
The hours of attendance in summer will he
from 3 o’clock in the morning until 2 in the after
noon. There will be a recess of 15 minutes at 12.
At the Bequest of some who had already address
ed him. ani who seemed anxious to have the
School in operation at an earlier period, he avails
himself of this opportunity, byway of apology, to
inform them that the delay was occasioned in get
ting a suitable place fixed for the purpose, and also,
his absence in Charleston, whither ho was com-,
peliedto go on business.
The tuition fee will be made known by applica
tion, and required in advance. This requirement
is not from any distrust the Proprietor of the
School may have in reference to anyone of his
neighbors, but he considers it a small mite to each,
and in the aggregate would be of some importance
to him.
Bel Air, April 29, 1853. tuf2cl may 3
SAFETY FUSE.
JL’ST RECEIVED, from the Manufactory of
Messrs. Toy. Bickford A Co., Simsbury, Conn.,
a supply of their celebrated patent improved Safe
ty Fuse, suitable for dry blasfing or blasting under
water. Apply to
ROBERTSON & CROCKER,
nov 24 fActf
NEW STAGE LINE.
THERE is now in successful ope
ration a Tri-Weekly Line ot
splendid FOUR-HORSE COACHED,
between
DOUBLE WELLS,
on the Georgia Railroad, an»
ABBEVILLE,
Sui;th Carolina,
which will be run in the day-time, and in the fol
lowing schedule, to wit:
Leave Double Wells every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday, at I|, p. m., spending the night at
Washington and arriving at Abbeville, S. C., next
evening.
Leaves Abbeville every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday, at 7, am., spending the night at Wash
ington, arriving at Double Wells in time for the
Day Trains on the Georgia Railroad.
The Wilkes Railroad to Washington, and the
Abbeville Railroad to Abbeville, will soon bo
completed. The work is progressing rapidly, and
when completed will leave a link of 40 miles sta
ging, after which time the Lino will be run daily.
The public will find this the cheapest and most
comfertablo route going to that portion of South
Carolina and North Carlina abos Abbeville, and
going out West from that portion of North and
South Carlina. W. M. A J. W. MOORE,
Contractors on the Abbeville Line.
Double Wells, Ga., Nov. J, 1852.
fob 22 lAc6rn
INDIAN SPRINGS.
THE UNDERSIGNED, proprio
tors of a Livery Stable, at Cov-
ington, are prepared to carry travel- iifl-a.JrzJcjT
lors to the Indian • prings with expedition and
without delay. Covington is the nearest point
from the Geo. R. R. to the Indian Springs, being
28 miles, and is much the cheapest route. The
undersigned hr.vo in operation a line of splendid
new HACKS, and will, from the Ist of Juno, es
tablish a daily lino to the Springs.
KING A GOODSON.
Charleston Courier will copy to amount of
$5, and send bill to this office.
apr 26 * 1 m
CARPENTERS
AND MEN who have worked on Bridges, may
find employment by personally appearing at
the Bridge crossing the Tennessee River on the
Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, and applying
to (may 3-6) W. M. HIGHT Contractor.
AUGl’S’l’A, GEOKGIA.
'SATURDAY MORNING,... MAY 7, 1853.
When Shall the Democratic Convention Meet?
Some diversity of opinion exists ns to the
most suitable time for the assembling of the
Democratic Convention. Opinions seem divid
ed between site third Wednesday and the fourth
Wednesday of June.
In this dilemma, the Savannah Gongtun ap
peals to the editor of this paper, as Chairman
of the Democratic Executive Committee, to
call that Committee together to determine the
question.
In reply, we would remind our eotemporary
of the difficulty experienced last summer o
getting a majority of that Committee together.
Two or three distipct efforts were made to do
so, and all failed.
Were a convocation of that Committee, at this
time, as important as it was conceived to be last
summer, especially at Atlanta on the memorable
18th of September, we have no better reason
than we had then, to expect that the call would
be successful.
. But we do not consider the necessity, for its
action exists. A majority of the democratic
papers in the State, we believe, have given their
assent to the third Wednesday of June as the
day, and no dissent has been expressed to it in
primary meetings of the democrats. We are
disposed to acquiesce in the selection of that
day. We hope it will be generally accept
able.
Return of the Oglethorpes. .
This fine mfitary corps returned yesterday
afternoon, after a very pleartuit excursion to our
sister cities. Savannah and Charleston. On
crossing the bridge, they were saluted by the
loud roar of cannon, and on reaching the Geor
gia side of the river, their band struck up the
heart-touching and favorite old tune, of “ Home,
Sweet Home.”
On landing, they were met by their brother
soldiers, the Clinch Rifles and the Irish Volunteers
and escorted to the corner of Broad and Jackson
streets, near their drill room: after divesting
themselves of their knapsacks and muskets, they
proceeded to the Masonic Hall, where a hand
some collation, prepared by the Clinch Rifles.
was partaken of by the two companies.
We publish in another column an account of
their reception and entertainment in Charleston,
taken from the Courier, from which our readers
can form some idea how pleasantly their limited
time was spent in that city. To judge from the
number of boquets with which their muskets
were decorated, we would say the fair daughters
of Charleston took some interest in their recep
tion, and on their departure furnished them some
sweet mementos of their visit. The Oglethorpes
have returned in fine health and spirits. We
have heard but one sentiment expressed by the
members, and that was, that the pleasure antici- I
pated was more than doubly increased by the j
good feelings and brotherly love evin<s' 1 towards ■
them in both cities by their brother soldiers,and :
the citizens of each.
In our next we hope to be able to give an ae- I
count of their visit to Savannah.
Democratic State Convention. —So far as
our knowledge extends, (says the Milledge
ville Federal Union,) we set down the follow
ing papers in favor of the Third Wednesday in
June as the time for the meeting of the State
Convention at Milledgeville, to nominated can
didate for Governor: Constitutionalist & Reptib- I
lie, Times and Sentinel, Telegraph, Patriot, .
Jeffersonian, Advocate, and Intelligencer. The
Georgian thought the 4th Wednesday would be '
better, but we believe it will not urge that day,
as some confusion may arise. The Dalton
Times sides with the Georgian. The Standard,
Southerner and Georgia Banner, have not ex
ptessed a preference. From the lights before us
we put down the 3d Wednesday in June, as the
day, and shall keep it at our mast hand, until a
majority of the press propose another.
At an election held on the 2d instant, by the :
Stockholders of the Bank of the State of Georgia, I
at their Banking House in Savannah, the fol
lowing gentlemen were duly elected Directors
A.-Poner. Wm. Thorne Williams, R. Hutch- j
inson, N. A. Hardee, H. D. Weed, Wm. Duncan,
A. A. Smets, A. R. Lawton,
And at a meeting of the Board, yesterday, A. .
Porter was unanimously re-elected President.
Gen. J. Rabun is the Director on the part of
the State.
At the Annual meeting of the Stockholders of
the Commercial Bank of Columbia, held on
Monday, the following gentlemen were elected
Directors for the ensuing year: John A. Craw
ford, John Bryce, Andrew Wallace, C. R. Bryce,
Wm. Wallace, W. F. DeSaussure, James Boat
wright, J. S. Guignard, John I. Gracey,R. Sond
ley, A. Crawford, H. Muller and H. Lyons.
At a meeting of the Directors, John A. Craw
ford was re- elected President.
The Expense of Expresses.—Our readers
have but little idea of the amount of capital em
ployed in the express business of the United
States. In a recent number of the New York
Herald, the following statement is made in re
gard to New York city alone, viz :
Total value of horsess6s,ooo
Weekly expense of stabling 1.300
Yeaily expense of shoeing 3,900
Number of miles traveled daily 3,906
Aggregate weekly value of their labor.. 3,120
Number of men employed in driving... 149
Total amount of their monthly wages... 4,900
Number of pounds of iron consumed year-
ly in shoeing 15,600
Total value of wagons 25,000
Total value of harness 9,000
Ingenious Rogvbry.—The Charleston Mer
cury says: A draft for about SISOO was drawn
by a Bank in Augusta, and forwarded by mail,
on the 26th ult. on a Bank in Charleston. The
firm, in whose favor it was drawn, not receiv
ing it as expected, information was transmitted
to Augusta, when a duplicate of the draft was
forwarded and reached here on Tuesday last.
When it was presented to the Bank, the holder
was informed that the original draft had been
received some days previously from a Bank in
Savannah, with instructions to place the amount
to its credit, which had been done. The name
ofthe firm in this city, in whose favor the draft
was drawn, had been endorsed on the back, but
was awkwardly executed, and in a boy’s hand.
The transaction is involve.' in considerable
mystery, which it is hoped may be soon dissipa
ted by the active measures adopted for that pur
pose.
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Receipts of Goi.n at the Mint.—The
Philadelphia Bulletin learns from the United
States Mint that the amount of gold deposited
there during the month of April, has been about
four and a half millions of dollars ($4,500,000)
not equal to the extraordinary deposits of the
month of March, but still quite equal to the
average. During the same period the exports o f
specie to Europe have been about $892,000 —
leaving a handsome surplus in the country.
We understand (says the Charleston Courier,)
that an arrangement has been made by the dif
ferent Railroads, to transport Corn from Chatta
nooga to Charleston at 18 cents per bushel, and
Whisky at $1.50 per bbl. We are pleased to
learn, likewise,that reductions on the freight of
other articles are in contemplation, and that the
particulars will be announced shortly.
Pretty Goon for one Man.—A gentleman
of the highest respectability, sends ug the follow
ing account of the farming of a young man. The
result of the efforts of this young man, should
arouse the dormant energies of hundreds of
young men who are now only consumers :
Meriwether County, Ga., )
April 1, 1853. )
To the Editors of the Federal Union:
Gbnti-i.mi.n : Having seen the extraordinary
success of some planters in this State in grow
ing Cotton, Corn &c., going the rounds in the
newspapers, .nduced me to ascertain the precise
amount produced by a young man, Mr. Alexan
der I homas, a citizen ot this county, in 1852;
and he too having to do his own cooking, &c :
Viz : 11 bales of Cotton, average weight 450 lbs.
45 barrels of Corn,
25 bushels of Potatoes.
500 bundles of Oats.
Some Wheat and fodder, and vegetables.
All of which were gathered in due time ; and
were raised by Mr. A. Thomas, without any as
sistance whatever. It is, I suppose, the second
year he ever attempted to farm alone. If this is
not an inducement to young ladies, 1 do not
know what would afford one.
Al GliSl'A, (GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 11, 1853.
|From the Charleston Courier, Ith ins?.]
Oglethorpe Infantry.
At one o clock yesterday,the steamer Gordon,
Captain King, from Savannah, approached her
Wharves, having on board this fine Volunteer
Corp’, belongin:' to Augusta. As the Gordon
neared Adger's Wharves, on her way to her own
landing, she was saluted by a gun from on board
the Marion, Capt. Berry, and at the same time a
Palmetto tlag. and the ensigns and flag* ofthe
Marion were run up—as was the case also on
board the Southerner, Captain Foster. z\s the
Gordon passed Adger’s Wharf, a second salute
tired from the Marion, her associate, the South
erner. not being able to use her gun from her
position at the time. At Palmetto Wharf, a vast
concourse was assembled to welcome the gallant
visitors, while the balconies, parterres, and win
dows of all the dwellings, from which a view
could l>e afforded, were thronged with specta
tors, including many of the fair sex. whose
smiles of welcome always await the soldier.
The Oglethorpes having disembarked and
formed on the wharf, were received in due form
by the • scort composed of the following compa
nies: Washington Light Infantry, Moultrie
Guards, German Rillemen. Irish Volunteers and
Union Light Infantry. This detachment, as all
know, who are acquainted with these several
companies, formed a very handsome and impo
sing escort, and the gallant bearing and truly
soildier-like deportment of the Oglethorpes, was
the subject of general remark. Marching down
East Bay to Broad-street, and thence to Meeting
the guests weie conducted to their quarters at'
the Pavillion Hotel, and the escort soon after
wards dismissed.
We had the opportunity of taking a peep into
the dining room ofthe Pavilion, where arrange
ments were made for the Oglethorpes, and found
that Butterfield had not forgotten his knack and
trick of giving a first rate inner in all its appoint
ments. There was not only every luxury of the
season to tempt or gratify the most fastidious
app«fite, but gratifications wyre tnste'ully and
lavishly supptijMt tor other senses, and as eacu
cover was placed a most exquisite and tempting
bouquet of the choicest and rarest flowers. We
presume the Oglethorpes were fatigued, as they
might well be; and we devoutly trust that thev
were hungry too; otherwise, such a dinner would
have been thrown away—a result to be depre
cated.
At 5 P.M.,tbe Oglethorpes paraded and march
ed through several of our principal streets, exci
ting fresh admiration by the very striking ap
pearance they exhibited in full uniform, and by
the proficiency and accuracy of their discipline
and drill. At 9P. M., they sat down at the St.
Andrew’s Hall, with many other guests, to a
most sumptuous and recherche banquet, furnish
ed by the Washington Light Infantry. The
noble Hall of the St. Andrew’s Society had been
provided and decorated for the occasion with a
degree of taste and splendor we have never seen
surpassed, and but rarely equalled. This, how
ever. will not be considered surprising, when
we inform our readers that the ladies superin
tended these arrangements. 7'hese fair Volun
teers did not send flowers or other contributions,
but came themselves in goodly numbers, with
their floral offerings, and most patiently and
perseveringly took charge of the whole decora
tions and appointments of the Hall and tables.
The end of the Hall, at the head-of the table,
presented the State Arms of Georgia and South
Carolina, in loving vicinity, and beautifully
wreathed in garlands. Above them waved the
handsome colors of the Oglethorpe Infantry,
supported by the old l * Eutaw flag” and the col
ors of the Washington Light Infantry.
Capt. Joseph Walker, ofthe W. L. 1., presi
ded at the table with such ready grace and ad
dress, as showed him as well fitted for that post
as for the head of his gallant company. On his
right was seated Capt. Miller, of the Oglethorpes,
and on his left. His Honor, the Mayor of our
city. Capt. Walker as presiding host, welcomed
the guests in a most appropriate address, refer
ring warmly and feelingly to the relations which
existed between.the military ofAugustaand
■ Charleston, and to the pleasant intercourse his
own command had enjoyed with their Georgia
brethren.both as guestsand as hosts. His address
of welcome was seconded by three hearty cheers
from the W. L. Infantry. The following regular
toasts were then announced :
The neighbor cities, Augusta, Savannah and
Charleston. — They are charged to-day with the
strong magnetism ot friendly feeling—the Ogle
thorpe Infantry being the magnetic current that
has passed through the circle.
Oglethorpe Infantry.— They come to us
under the shadow of a great Southern me—as
representatives of a sister State, associated with
the memory of past hospitalities—bearing the
reputation of a gallant and high spirited corps—
for all these we bid them cordial u-elcome.
Captain Miller ofthe Oglethorpe Infantry re
sponded brifley.but appropriately acknowledging
the friendly relations which were reciprocated
between the citizen soldiery of Charleston-and
Augusta. In illustration of this, he referred to
the experience of the Clinch. Rifles, a friendly
rival corps of his city. From a member ot this
corp., he had just re -e’ved a despatch, which fie
c„. a . ’•■l
from Sergeant Butt, who sent the compliment
and greetings of the Clinch Rifles, to their bfeth
ren and triends ofthe Washington Lighf Infan
*■ r y-
The following ode—wiitten for the occasion
by Dr. Sami. Henry Dickson, an old member
of the Washingtons, was then sung by Messrs.
Reeves and Sloman, the former officiating at the
Piano with his wonted skill:—
When clustering round the festive board,
Our soldier guests we meet.
Let hands bo grasped and wine bo poured
And hearts in friendship meet.
The sons of Oglethorpe are hero,
For one congenial night—
Receive them with a jovial cheer,
And hail them with delight.
Our fathers erst together fought,
And laid the savage low ;
Together too their freedom sought,
From their maternal foe.
Both sisters since have powerful grown,
And one so rich and groat,
All her admiring kindred own
The Southern Empire State.
Let fanatics and kings oombine,
To vex our peaceful shore ;
Again in stern defence we’ll join,
Our mutual blood to pour.
Savannah’s waves no longer flow
In deep dividing space ;
Our iron arms across them ihrow
A close aud strong embrace.
Then welcome Georgia I fill the bowl,
Wave all our banners free I
And each with ardent heart and soul,
Swear changeless amity I
The great State of Georgia— ln her agricultu
ral and manufacturing enterprises shejivals the
proverbial industry of the spider, weaving an
endless web from her own bosom.
The Mayor of Charleston— Our eyes turn to
him with pleasure, in the confidence that the in
terests and honor of our city are in good hands.
His Hon. Mayor Hutchinson referred to the
pleasure 'it gave him, as a representative of
Charleston, to join in a welcome to the repre
sentatives ot a sister city, who, as citizens and
soldiers, both were so well worthy of any hon
ors, and gave as a sentiment—
Georgia and South Carolina — Identified in po
litical position, to interest and institutions ; twin
fruits upon one stem—the sap that circulates to
mature to full development the one, yields also
its life-blood ■ > the advancement of the other :
lon' and forever may they be united.
The Army of the United. States— lts recent his
tory has likened it to the tent of Eastern story
that might be compressed into the hand or ex
tended over a continent.
Lieut. Thompson, U. S. A., briefly acknowl
edged the compliment.
“A cup of kindness” to our old and tried
friends, the Clinch. Rifles of Augusta. We have
stood with them on their soil and on ours, and
their name is now a spell to arouse the noisest
enthusiasm Washington Light Infantry.
The EutatvFlag— lt seems to live its old life
again, while Southern hearts are beating togeth- 'i
er beneath its folds.
On Ex-Captains Their names are monu
ments that mark t: e course our history has ta
ken—lt has been among the Stars.
The Hon. W. D. Porter, one ol the Ex-Captains
arose to respond, and was greeted with three,
hearty cheers. After an eloquent address he
proposed ,
Georgia and South-Carolina.— May both pros
per without jealousy, and be rivals without en
vy. Tn its upward career maythe wing of their
friendship never lose a feather.
Woman— Her influence is a subtle and ethereal
spirit, that shall not be bound in the narrow im
prisonment of a vale.
The volunteer toasts were “legion,” and we
can only give the following specimens :
By Lieut. Blanding, Washington Light Infan
try : •
Brigadier General Martin, of the South-Carolina
Cavalry— When South-Carolina needs the tal
ents or services of licr sons in any field, he will
always he ready at the first call.
Gen. Martin, after replying appropriately, of
fered :
The Oglethorpe Infantry— May they live a
thousand years, and their shadows never grow
less.
By Lieutenant Richardson :
The First Regiment of Artillery— Tender the
administration of its present able and accom
plished chief, this important arm of the service
steads pre-eminent in its equipments, discipline,
mid all that constitutes esprit du corps.
Col. James Simons, commanding Ist Regiment
S. C. A., made n reply, marked by much hntnor
and apt illustrations. Referring jocosely to a
well known anecdote of Mr. Webster’s visit to
Charleston, he noticed the similarity of his own
position, supported as he wns on one side by a
Doric column, and on the other by a Corinthian
pillar of the temperance temple. As his two
neighbors and himself represented three branches
of military service, he offered—
'The Cavalry, Infantry and Artillery. —Water
for the first, as necessary for their horses—lig,it
draughts for the second. Thu third are exposed
to heavy fires and may take something heavy
for quenching them.
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By Lif ,! ' - Hatch :
The Iff'i Regiment S. C. M.— The courage and
soldiery ,iualitie« of its officers, ensures the obe
dience of its members.
Capt. Sieglin, (of the German Riflemen,) res
ponded s: u proposed.
Our founds from Georgia, whatever differen
ces exist ' ’ erwise, we all hail trod cherish the
union w*, arises from a common determina
tion to/-1* <:d Southern rights, interests and in
stituting -
Bv Sc;e..:it Mitchell, Washington Light In
fantry :
The 17 h Regiment, S. C. M — Composed of
Voluntee Corps, of ingredients taken from *he
soveruFM’l.s of Eurojie and America—their
ab!*» anil tjjlant Commander has united them
with one h»art under our banners.
Bv Co! Cunningham :
The W-.shington Light Infantry.— The banner
corps ofrhe military hospitality of Charleston.
May itlorj continue to stimulate us by its ex
ample. it d t 0 greet our military guests by its
cordiality
By Se"eat Pringle. Washington Light In
fantry : •
The h'u Preston S. Brooks of Edgefield— We
congrahc • ihe State upon her new Represen
tative.
Bv Hon Preston S. Brooks :
Thetc.-m intercourse of the citizen soldiery
of Genre'-* and Carolina—not without promise
of irrent "Uitical results.
Bv Se '’m t Black :
T/ie Ci'aAel Cadets.— Our pride in peace—our
eliabler. «erv< in war.
Bv Odel Adams, (ofthe Citadel )
The Vohinleer Corps of our Country—lllustra
ting eve: v ai'.md profession, they are fit expo
nents of' nr national character—trained in arms
from pat, -.-lotives, they constitute our best
national d-fe: cs
By Sc -.ait Whitney:
Our H i. "ry Members— They are justly the
qat'de -ail-. ”
■ron.t. 1 I” ’.. cnlf Os
honorary members, and proposed :
The Oglethorpe Infantry—May success ever
attend them as citizens, and honor characterize
them ss soldiers.
Sergeant Pringle referred to the ode which
had beer furnished for the evening, and the ver
satile genius ofthe author, successful alike in
the rugged road of science and the flowery pur
suits of literature. He offered
Dr. S. H. Dick! son, as Physician and as the
author of our ode. We pass by his Cobham, but
bow to his Miranda.
Mr. Dickson replied in a strain which proved
him a good humorist, although he may disown
the humoral theories, and showed that his wit
was as keen as his pen or scalpel. He offered
The Southern Soldier — May he ever remain the
type of all that is noble and elevated to his pro
fession.
By Corporal O. Wilkie, Washington Light In
fantry :
Lafayette Artillery— In years the oldest, in
spirit the most vigorous of our military corps.
Bv Capt. Follin, of Lafayette Artillery :
The Military of our Sister City of Augusta—Al
ways tullv prepared to meet friend or loe.
By L. B. Lovegreen, of the Washington Light
Infantry:
Lieut. Kirkpatrick of the Oglethorpe lufantry—
The model Soldier.
By Lieut. Kirkpatrick :
The People of Gem ia and South Carolina
The Savannah may divide us, but not divide our
aflttetion :
By Jas. Connor, Washington Light Infantry:
27ie Washir.don Artillery— With ourselves the
same honored i jme. animated by the same spir
it, striving for the same end, ehdeared to us by
courtesies in the past, and the kindest feelings in
the present, maj' the friendship which unites us
as one, know no change in the future, but in
crease with our growth, and strengthen with our
prosperity.
By Captain Walter, Washington Artillery—
The Drill of the Oglethorpe Infantry, as evinced
this afternoon, may it he emulated by every vol
unteer corps in our city.
By W. A. Courtenay :
The German Fuselicrs— Their reputation dates
from the Siege of Savannah.
By Thos. Y. Simons. Jr.:
Capt. Robt. Mure, of the Union Light Infantry
—The honorable and successful merchant—the
accomplished and courteous soldier.
By Col. A. O. Andrews:
The recent interchange of military courtesy,
between the city of Charleston and our Sister
cities of Georgia—unerring indications of a re
cognition of an identity of interest, feeling and
fortune. Let them continue.
By Corp. Simonton, of the Washington Light
Infantry :
■J* ndtrie Guards.— The long tried, the faithful
the cherished friends of the V7. L. I.
Our readers will excuse imperfections and
o nssions, when we tell them that we left the
scene of festivities at 2 o’clock this morning
We must tl’jjofbre conclude by heartily wishing
t‘,our rati '‘'♦ate Georgia, may long furnish
tach goal i- e-l ,“ns of the citizen soldier as she
own volunteers may never
lace such stalwart soldiers with any more hos
tile -utentE than led to the meeting of last even
ing. friends and guests of theOgle
thoi'-s Ibfafity, who leave us this morning, we
wish a sa.'e return home, and a long enjoyment
of their pres.’ht well deserved renown.
[FrcM the Savaiinah Morning News, ith rns?.]'
Tha Military Pageant on Monday.
The battalion parade on Monday was one of
th" most imposing military displays that has
’taken place nt our city since the encampment
in May 1840. At an early hour in the morning
the martial music of the bands of the volunteer
companies comprising the battalion was heard
in tfiSWeets, which were shortly after enliven
ed by the brilliant uniforms of the assembling
soldiers. At lO o’clock the battalion was form
ed on the Bay, under the command of Colonel
A. R Lawton, the cavalry occupying the ex
treme right and the De Kalb Rifles the extreme
left of the column, the Oglethorpe Infantry, the
military guests ofthe city, having been assigned
a plac near the centre, on the left of the Repub
lican Blues. The battalion was composed ofthe
following companies:
Ist, Georgia Huzzars, Capt. Lamar.
2d. Chatham Artillery, Capt. Gallie.
3d. Republican Blues, Capt. Anderson.
4th, Oglethorpe Infantry, Capt. Miller.
sth. Savannah Volunteer Guards, Capt. Scre
ven. '
6th German Volunteers. Capt. Steegan.
7th. Fhcenix Riflemen, Capt. Mills.
Bth. De Kalb Riflemen, Capt. Ganahl.
Our city companies all mustered with full
ranks, arid the column, which extended on the
Bayfrcmthe head of-Whitaker to Drayton
street, made a most imposing appearance.
After the formation and review of the Bat
talion, the ceremony of the presentation of
a beairiful banner to the DeKalb Riflemen
took p'ace in front of the Custom House. The
banner, which is a present from the wives of
the members and other German ladies of the
city to the Riflemen, is appropriate and taste
ful in design and elegantly wrought by the
Misses Kerwick of this city. On one side is
embroidered the coat of arms of the State, the
arch of the temple being studded with thirteen
silver stars. On the reverse a wreath of oak
and laurel encircles D. K. R , the initials of the
corps, and the date of their organization, Nov.
27, 1850. The banner is fringed with gold, and
the staff surmounted by a gilt eagle with ex
tended wings. The company having advanced
to the f -.nt of the Custom-House, were met at
the st’-v-- by Miss Ortt, Miss Phillipp, and Miss
Stein, the latter of whom presented the banner
to private John Screven, ol the Guards, with
these words :
“ Si r —Accept this banner from the German
ladies of Savannah. Take it, Sons of Germany ;
raise it to the breeze on high. Let the tyrant
see it Wave over the land of Liberty.”
Mr. Screven received the colors, and as the
organ of the lady donors, accompanied its pre
sentation to the corps with a very eloquent, pa
s-;o’w-. ’’ appropriate address, which was hap
pily responded to by Lieut. Bilbo of the Rifle
men .
]We regret *hat the late hour at which the
copy of the speeches was furnished to us last
night by the Georgian Office, precluded the pos
sibility of our giving them to our readers.|
The presentation over, the battalion moved
from the Bay through Bull street to the Park,
where a salute in honor of the day was fired by
the Chatham Artillery. Returning, the battal
lion marched through ,some of the principal
streets to the Bay, where it was dismissed.
Conspicuous in the Pageant was the hand
some corps ■from Augusta, the Oglethorpe Infan
try, who attracted the General admiration by
their excellent marching, the precision of their
evolutions, and general soldier like bearing.
We consider it no disparagement to our well
drilled city corps when we award to our Augus
ta guests the palm for their excellent inarching
and 1 attalion evolutions. We heard the ac
knowledgment made by men of military experi
ence, and our own observation convinced us
that the compliment was not unmerited. Our
Savannah volunteers are hard to beat, but they
were nt home with full ranks, in which were
members who had not drilled since their last an
niversary.; and perhaps a sense of true hospitali
ty did not allow them to put forth their best ex
ertions.
After the parade, the Augusta company was
handsomely entertained by the Chatham Artil
lery, at their hall.
The Military Pic-Nic at. the Barracks in the
evening was very numerously attended, and was
a very pleasant, affair, notwithstanding the in
convenience of the Crowd. The attendance of
the ladies in such numbers, and the heartiness
with which they entered into the spirit of the
occasion, was a high compliment to the military.
The DeKalb Riflemen’s Hall, nt Armory Hall
was alto numerously attended, and was a well’
conducted Slid pleasant party.
The dancing at the Barracks and the Hall was
kept up to n lute hour.
Shortly after one o’clock, the Oglethorpe In
ffintry assembled at their quarters, the Marshall
House, preparatory to their depart ure for Charles
ailing into line, they were escorted to
the boat by a considerable body, composed of
m *rnbers of the several volunteer corps of the
city, under (’apt. Anderson, of the Blues.
Before embarking Captain Miller returned
the thanks of himself and corps for the hospi
ta ityand kindness with which they had been
received and entertained by the military and
citizens of Savannah, lie said that they Would
re*urn with the kimlest recollections oi those
who were more than in a mil'tary sense their
br »thers. The visit of the Oglethorpe Infantry
had not been made merely as a pleasure excur
sion, but with a view to promotethat social and
friendly acquaintance and intercourse which all
desired should exist among Georgians. The
military ot Augusta and Savannah were aims
of the same service—citizens of the same noble
State, and while each had their separate interests,
ai.«l duties to peiform to their own sections, all
were alike interested in whatever concerned the
honor and welfare of Georgia. He was grati
fied to observe the pro®peri f y of Savannah—
he congratulated her citizens <»n the extension
of that system of internal improvements which
was destined to make her a great and important
commercial city. He concluded his brief re
marks by extending a cordial invitation to his
fellow sohlieis of Savannah to visit Augusta, as
suring them a kind and hospitable reception.
After mutual cheers for the military of Augus
ta and Savar?nab, 1 he Infantry embarked on the
steamer for Charleston, where they were to re
main until this morning, when they take the
cars for Augusta.
The corps individually and collectively bear
with them the cordial respect and good wishes
of their thousands of Savannah friends.
[Corrcs/,on(ZeMce of the Washington Republic.\
April 27, 1853.
One has but to catch a glimpse of the Presi
dent’s countenance as seen by many this
forenoon w hen he W’as walking in th,e grounds
surrounding his mansion with Mrs. Pierce
(the Cabinet being at that time in session) to I
understand how utterly unfounded are all the j
storje-s ronci’rning disse Fioris in his offirjnl fam- I
,rj. S t u..io -• t'ld •. br-/
as his was, whose mind was oppressed as his
would have been under troubles or vexations of
that sort. I know positively that, from the 4th
ot March to this hour nothing has occurred in
the slightest degree, to mar the harmony of the
action of the Administration. Pres dent Pierce
is really the only Chief Magistrate whnrn we
have had for many long years who has failed to
find himself plunged in a sea of perplexities ere
the end of the first month of his Presidential
term.
[From the Savannah Georgian, 4th ins?.]
Prospects cf the Growing Crop.
Our friends in this and the adjoining States
can do ns no service which we shall more highly
appreciate, than to furnish us from time to time,
throughout the season upon which we have en
tered. reliable accounts of the condition of the
Cotton crop. We would warn them, however,
that the uniformity with which planters spread
reports of discouraging prospects—reports which
reach the public alike whether a crop of two
millions or a crop of three millions of bales is
growing—causes their statements to receive
very little credit. If on the contrary when the
prospect is good, they would say so, and when
bad they would say so, through the press, they
would furnish in ormation invaluable to the
whole commercial world. Will our subscribers
■act upon this suggestion ?
We are led to make these remarks thus early
in the season, in connection with the publica
tion of the following extracts from a private let
ter just received from Florida :
“Tallahassee, April 29.
We are suffering from an unusually protracted
drought for the season ofthe year. The stands
of Cotton have not been secured to any great
extent, and seed cannot sprout until we have
rain. The spring has been cold and unusually
backward and many planters are complaining.
Without rain immediately the stand of Cotton
must be a late one.”
The foregoing account of the drought agrees
certainly with.what we are experiencing here,
as it does with our intelligence from many por
tions of Georgia. In relation to the season, the
general impression,’we think is, that the spring
has been unusually mild, and that but for the
drought, vegetation would be well advanced.
JFrom the Washington Republic April 26.[
Mr. A. G. Sloo, who has become not a little
famous of late arrived at Willarld’s last night,
in fine spirits relative to the prospects of his
great Tehuantepec enterprise. It strikes me
that the idea ot Sarita Anna's possible hostility
to it is mere moonshire, as on the part of Mexi
co' the negotiators of the scheme and treaty of
neutrality were the dictator’s right hand men—
Tomei, his old Cabinet Minister, and the hus
band of his (Santa Anna’s) niece, whose name
I forget. Mr. Sloo and his associates, I appre
hend, design making their arrangements to com
mence the construction of a plank road from the
head of navigation on the Coatfacoalcos river
on this side, to Ventosa bay on the other side,
as early as November next. The total distance
between these j nts is but ninety miles. It
is estimated that the road can be built®ndstock-_-
*9.'end the c-VcAs: ry river ba?’i b» ptsMae’'
,at a ol about ysr'muOO. rue rail- '
road subsequently to be constructed, will be some '
one hundred and fifty miles in length, running
from Minatitlan to Ventosa bay, and costing
say $10,000,000. The administration here ate
understood to be favorably impressed with his
plan so far, though it will shortly become a
matter of earnest official investigation. New
Orleans, rather than New York, will prove the
quarter in which the parties engaged in this en
terprise will do most in getting up their com
pany.
[From the Savannah Republican, 4th ins?.]
Savannah and Albany Railroad. —The an
nual meeting of the subscribers to the stock of
the Savannah and Albany Railroad Company
was held, agreeably to the constitution, at the
Exchange, Savannah, on Monday, 2d May,
1853.
R. Wayne, Mayor of the city, was called to
the chair, and Wm. Duncan, was appointed Sec
retary.
Twenty thousand four hundred and sixty-four
shares, were represented—being a majority of
the shock subscribed.
Col. Tift, from Albany, being present, was
called on, and gave-his views in reference to the'
enterprise aud the interest felt in it by the peo
ple of the South West.
After some remarks by Dr. Screven, the fol
lowing resolution was offered by him :
Resolved, That the meeting adjourn to Wed
nesday. 25th inst. at 12 M.,to receive the report
ol the Engineer and to consider the propriety of
altering and amending the Constitution and
Bye-Laws of the Company.
Which being seconded by H. Roberts, Esq.,
was unanimously adopted. And the meeting
was adjourned accordingly.
R. WAYNE, Chairman.
Wm. Duncan, Sec’ry.
Middle Georgia,
In visiting, this spring, several of the counties
in what is termed Middle Georgia, we have
been highly gratified to notice the improved and
improving aspect of this desirable and beautiful
portion of our State. The impression seems to
prevail abroad, to a certain extent, that deteri
oration, decay, and desertion, are to mark the
history of these old and cherished Counties, and
that the old fields and homesteads, around which
cluster so many bright and joyous reminiscen
ces, are being abandoned to the moles and bats
—to briers and brambles. The restless and
migratory spirit of our people, did atone time
threaten this gloomy consummation. Bur ex
perience, often the best, though severest of
teachers, opportunely came to the rescue. Those
who left the old for new and untired fields and
homes, and climes, and associations, found that
what they gained in the acquisition of a virgin
soil, was lost by the absence of other advanta
ges—in health, comfort, social, intellectual and
religious enjoyments and benefits—in the desti
tution of good and accessible markets. Indeed,
we believe that those who have pursued an en
lightened and provident system of husbandry in
Middle Georgia, have been more prosperous in
every respect than those who have removed to
new countries, where, in addition to many in
conveniences and discomforts, the pet its of dis
ease and death are often encountered. In con
versation with some of the intelligent and en
terprising planters of Jones county, the other
day, we were well pleased to learn, that they
were never more prosperous than at present—
that lands are steadily advancing in price, and,
under new systems of tillage, constantly increas
ing in productiveness.
It is proper to state, that to the increase of
railroad facilities, much ofthe present prosperi
ty and contentment of Middle Georgia may be
traced. As these facilities for transportation
and intercommunication shall be multiplied, a
proportionate degree of prosperity may be an
ticipated. Our people will feel that this is their
permanent home and the home of their children,
and under its genial skies, foster with liberal
hand and pious zeal all the institutions and ap
pliances of cultivated and civilized life. So
mote it be.— Milledgeville Recorder.
A Relic.—We were shown yesterday a some
what weighty and exceedingly practical matter
that is to he shipped on board the good vessel
called the Delia, for New York city,and intended
for exhibition in the Crystal Palace. It was a
twenty-four pound cannon ball picked from off
the battle field near the citi, and looked time
worn and rusty enough to have been exposed
for fifty years There seems to be an indenta
tion in one spot that has been construed by
many as an evidence that it is charged with
explosive matter to increase its efficiency. In
our opinion it wouid be sufficiently dangerous
and sufficiently deadly of itsell alone when
fairly in motion. What damage it may have
done in its day, we nor no ot her one can tell,
hut it would be very inten sting to rend its
history and the story of its achievements. We
trust it will bo honored with a prominent posi
tion in the fair and attract the attention of our
English brethren who have been so anxious to
sing (weans over their heroism at Baltimore
It may serve to remind them of a visit they
once undertook to pay us, and in which it was
proved that rifle balls were more valuable and
more destructive than cannon balls. It is one
ot the products of our soil, and deserving to be
1 honored.— New Orleans Picayune.
VOL. 32--NEW SERIES—VOL-8 -NO. 14.
[From the New York Mirror. |
THE 187TH HYMN.
We have been so frequently urged by several
of our readers to give them the whole of the
original of “ 1 would not live alwayP that we ma;
at length comply, though somewhat reh:< t--ntly.
as it has appeared various times in print be
fore—first in the Philadelphia Episcopal Record
er. somewhere about the year 1824. It was
written without the most remote idea that an\
portion of it would be employed in the devotions
of the Church. Whatever service it has done in
that way, is owing to the late Bishop of Penn
sylvania. then the Rector of St. Ann’s Church.
Brooklyn, who made the selection ot the verse*
out of the whole, which constitute the present
hymn,and offered it to the Committee on Hymns,
appointed by the General Convention of
The Hymn was, at first, rejected by the Com
mittee, of which the unknown author was a
member, who, upon a satirical criticism being
made upon it, earnestly voted against its adop
tion. It was admitted on the importunate ap
plication of Dr. Onderdonk to the Bishops on the
Comittee.
The following is a revised copy of the origi
nal :
“ 1 would not live alway.”
JOB VII. XVI.
I would not live alway—live alway below I
Oh, no, 1 11 not linger, when bidden to go ;
The days of our pilgrimage granted us hero,
Are e»ough for life s woes, full enough for its cheer:
Would I shrink from the (ath which the prophet
of God,
Apostles r.nd martyrs so joyfully tri-d ?
While brethren and fieinds are all hastening home.
Like a spirit unblest,\>’er the earth would I roam?
I would live not a’wuy—l ask not to stay,
Where storm after storm rises dark o’er the way ;
Where seeking for peace, we hut hover around.
Like the patriarch’s bird, and no resting is found;
Where hope, when she paints her gay bow in the
air,
Loaves its brillanco to lade in the night of despair,
AnAJ-.y’o noetlng n«’*-r -W-Om .. j.*
.Save tho gloom of Um* blutnage that boars him
away.
I weald not live alway—thus fettered by sin,
Temptations wjthout and corruption within •
In a mo nont of strength if I sever the chain,
Scarce the victory’s mine ere I am captive a .ain.
E'en tho rapturo of pardon is mingled with fears,
And my cup of thanksgiving wi r h penitent tears,
The festival trump calls for jubilant songs,
But my spirit her own miserere prolongs.
I would not live alway—no. welcome the tomb ;
Since Jesus hath lain there I dread not its gloom :
Where He deigned to sleep, I'll too bow my head.
Oh. peaceful the slumbers on that hallowed bed.
Ard then the glad dawn soon to follow ihat night,
When tho sunrise of glory shall bourn on my sight,
When the full matin song, as the sleepers arise
To shout in the morning, shall peal thro’ tho skies
Who. who would live alway ? away from his God.
Away from yon hav’n, that blissful abode,
Where tho rivers of p.lnsure flow o’er tho bright
plains.
And the noon tide of glory eternally reigns ;
Where the saints of all ages in harmony meet,
Their Saviour and brethern transported to greet,
While the songs of salvation exultingly roll,
And the smile of the Lord is tho feast of the soul.
That heavenly music ! what is it I hear ?
The notes of the harpers ring sweet in the air ;
And see. soft unfolding, those portals of gold !
The King al! array'd, in His beauty behold !
0, give me, 0 give me the wings.of a dove !
Let mo hasten my flight to those mansions above ;
Ayo, 'tis now that my soul on swift pinions would
soar,
And in ecstacy bid earth adieu evermore.
The following melodious and touching poem
is from the pen of the late lamented Willis
Gaylord Clark, and was written by him for an
early number of the Knickerbocker Magazine :
A Song of May.
Tho Spring's scented buds all around maaroswel
ling—
There are songs in the streams, there is health
in the gale ;
A sense of delight in each bosom is dwelling,
As float the pure diy beams o’er mountain and
vale ;
The desolate reign of Old Winter is broken—
The verdure is fresh upon every tree ;
Os Nature’s revival tho charm, and a token
Os love, oh thou Spirit of Beauty! to thee.
The sunlooketh forth from the halls ofthe morn
ing.
And flushes the clouds that begirt his career;
He welcomes the gladness and glory, returning,
To rest on the promise and hope of tho year ;
Ho fills with rich light all tho balm-breathing flow
ers—
He mounts to the zenith, and laughs on the wave:
He wakes into music the green forest bowers,
And gilds the gay plains which tho broad rivers
lave.
The young bird is out on his delicate pinion—
He timidly sails in the infinite sky ;
A greeting to May, and her fairy dominion,
lie pours on the west-wind’s fragrant sigh ;
Around, above, there are peace and pleasure—
The woodlands are singing—the heaven is bright;
The fields arc unfolding their emoraid treasure,
And marA genial spirit is soaring in li E .? •
Alas, for v 4rv and earo haunted bosom! -
The spe’fa of the spring time arouse it no mor-c:
Th: ,gor% !’•» the wildtho of- the '
som—
The fresh welling fountain—their magic is o'er!
When I list to the streams —when 1 look on the
flowers,
They tell of the Past, with so mournful a tone.
That I call up tho throngs of my long vanished
hours,
And sigh that their transports are over and gone.
From tho wide spreading earth—from the limitless
heaven,
There have vanished an eloquent glory and
gleam ;
To my veil'd mind no more, is the influence given
Which coloreth life with the hues ot a dream :
The bloom-purpled landscape its loveliness keep
eth—
I deem that a light, as of old, gilds tho wave;
But the eye cf my spirit in heaviness sloopeth,
Or sees but my youth, and tho visions it gave.
Yet it is not that ago on my years hath descended—
:Tis not that its snow-wreaths encircle my brow ;
But tho newness and sweetness of Being are ended—
I feel not their love kindling witchery now !
Tho shadows of Death o’or my path have been
sweeping—
There are those who loved mo, debarred from
the day;
Tho green turf is bright, where in poaco they are
sleeping,
And on wings of remembrance my soul is away.
It is shut to tho glow of this present existence—
It hears, from the Past, a funeral strain :
And it eagerly turns to the high scorning distance.
Where the lost blooms of earth will be garnered
again ;
Where no mildew tho soft, damask rcse cheek shall
nourish;
Where Grief bears no longer the poisonous sting:
Where pitiless De ath no dark scepter can flourish,
Or stain with bis blight tho luxuriant spring.
It is thus that the hopes which to others are given
Fall cold on my heart in this rich month of May;
I hoar the clear anthems that ring through the
heaven ;
I drink the bland airs that ehlivcn the day ;
And ifgentlo Nature, her festival keeping.
Delights not my bosom, ah ! do not eon lomn:
O’er the lost and tho lovely my spirit is weeping,
lor my heart’s fondest raptures are buried with
them ’
Powers of Memory.—The Illustrated News
says:
'■ We have often heard extraordinary anec
dotes of the memory—of men who would com
mit long poems by heart on hearing them once
read, and the like; but when the dryness ol
the subject is taken into consideration, we can
not remember any instance n ore singular than
that of Herr Von Nieublin, the celebrated Ger
man scholar, who was made a clerk in the Bank
ol Copenhagen, in that capac ty he gave proof
of the miraculous power of his memory, by
restoring from recollection alone, the whole
contents of a leaf in the bank ledger, which had
been lost by fraud or accident.
Boys are sometimes endowed with remarkable
memories. The Keen family, ot the State of
Texas, consisted of three girls and a boy; the
latter only four years old. They were all sitting
round the fire one evening engaged in telling
how far back they could recollect. One of tli«
girls recollected when she had a “iloll that wink
ed with both eyes.” Another recollected when
she was “a little baby at the breast and Nancy
tickled her feet.” Johnny Keen, who was
the last and least of them all, said he recollected
“ wuss than that ”
“ How wuss?” said all the girls in a breath.
“ Oh 1 I recollect three weeks afore I’ze born,
and how I cried all tho time tor fear I’d be a
girl!”
Showing the Dead.—lt is stated in “{Sulli
van’s Rambles” that a curious custom exis's at
Havana of laying out bodies in state during the
night belore burial. They are placed close to
the open window fronting the street, on a couch
raised four or five feet from the ground. The
corpse is surrounded by high wax tapers,and the
whole room illuminated. “ Frequently,” he says
“ when returning from a turtulia or ball, I have
been startled by seeing the fixed and rigid fea
tures of some old gentleman or lady dressed in
their best attire, and apparently reclining before
the window. It used to appear an unnecessary
mockery of death, dressing out a corpse in a new
suit: oi clothes, with tight patent leather boots
and white neckcloth. I remember one night in
particular, I was returning home through one ot
the bye-streets, when, seeing the lower windows
ol'a house illuminated, and concluding there was
a body lying in state, I went towards it. There,
close to the window—so close that I could have
touched it through the bars; lay the body of a
young girl about fifteen years of age. She was
dressed as if for a ball, with flowers in her hair,
and with satin shoes on her feet, her hands cros
sed on her breast, her eyes closed, and Iler mouth
slightly opened; and, altogether, her face and
expression was one ofthe most beautiful I have
ever seen.
Bishop Scott, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, sailed from Monrovia on his return to
this country, March 17th, having enjoyed, dur
ing the whole time of bis absence from the U,ii
ted States, upto the time of sailing, uninterrupt
ed good health, weighing when ho left Africa
more than when be left here. It is said that his
labors have given great satisfaction to the Liberi
ans. He visited most of the stations, preached
twice in each, spent one week at Palmas, and
altogether three weeks in Monrovia,
[From the N. Y. Her aid.\
Fzanconf* Hippodromo—Grand Dress Rehearsal.
The first performance in Franconi’s Hippo
drome was given last night, before the members
of the New York press, and a select company of
gentlemen, making an audience of between four
and five hundred persons altogether. As it is the
first enterprise of the kind ever attempted in
this country, it has been regarded with no ordi
nary interest. In comparison with the magnifi
cent and brilliant exhibition which we witness
ed last night, the equestrian performances of
tbe circus sink into utter insignificance. The
Hippodrome is capable of containing at least six
th usand persons, comfortably seated, and there
is room for three thousand more in the passages.
The interior, which is of an oval shape, is three
hundred feet long, by two hundred wide, and
the course is about one-sixth of a mile round.
Che middle of this vast area is laid out in beau
tiful parterres, the verdure of which presents an
ad nirable and striking contrast to the dull brown
ot the course. These parteftes are ornamented
with illuminated fountains and handsome flower
vases. The stadium, which contains these at
'ractions. is separated from the course by a slight
fence, and is enterel by lour gates. The course
itself is about for y feet wide, and is covered
over with loose earth.
The whole interior is most imposing in appear
ance. and when illuminated by rtsone thousand
gas lights the spectacle it presents is brilliant be
yond description. The roof is formed by an im
mense canvas covering. 90,000 feet square, and
supported by five poles or masts, each of which
is eighty feet in height. The seats are construct
ed with great strength, so as to prevent the re
motest possibility of an accident, and are arrang
ed in such an admirable manner as to give every
spectator an opportunity of seeing the perform
ances If the lights were somewhat better dis
tributed it would leave nothing further to be
lesired ; but as they are placed at present it is
with difficulty that, those on the highest, seats
can see the gymnastic feats in the stadium. The
» —:<Teri' r of th*s i« vorv uripre-
di g. eci-isting. simply ~a a wail of buck
,b<£.t twenty tee 1 , high, if we exc"pt two rather
fantastic wooden to’verr situated at the side
facing Broadway. A wooden roof extends from
his wall immediately over the seats in the inte
rior. which, with the canvas, forms the only
'-overing of this gigantic concern. We. should
state that the posts or uprights which are placed
in front of the seats are embellished with her
aldic bearings and armorial devices, in imita
tion of (host- displayed during the ages of chival
ry at tournaments.
The performances, of which we are at present
unable to speak in detail, were exceedingly bril
liant and imnosing. They consisted of horse
racing, chariot racing, (after the fashion of the
Olympic games,) a series of surprising gymnas
tic exercises, a grand steeple chase raceof ostri
ches. exercises of the manege, in which Mons.
Fraconi’s celebrated dancing horse Johnster goes
through a variety of extraordinary terpsichorean
feats, and a grand tournament intended to rep
resent that which took place in France, and
which is known as the “ Field of the Cloth of
Gold.” This part of the performance reminds
one strongly of the tournament described in
“ Ivanhoe,” one of S r Walter Scott’s most inter
esting novels. There are no less than ninety
characters introduced in this piec£, consisting of
the Kings of France and England—Francis the
First and Henry the Eighth, the nobles of the
two countries, the knights, men-at-arms, and a
numerous array of standard bearers, &c. The
English were distinguished by the lions embla
zoned on their banners, and the French by the
fleur delis. Both were dressed in the greatest
magnificence, and the whole scene was one of
surpassing brilliancy. A procession, embracing
the whole force, was formed, and, After marching
round the course two or thr-e times, the heralds
took their positions at the gates leading into the
arena, where the exciting contest was to take
place. The challengers then entered, eath fling
ing down his gauntlet on the ground, daring the
other to mortal combat. Then followed the
preparations for the tilt, which was anouuced by
the shrill and clear tones of the clarion—
“At this the challenger, with fierce defy,
llis trumpet soundi : the challenge makes reply ;
With clangor rings the field, resounds thej vaulted
sky.
Their visors closed, their lances in the rest,
Or at the helmet pointed, or the crest,
They vanish from the barrier, speed tho race,
And spurring.'see decrease tho middle space.”
The whole representation was admirable, and
had an apperance of reality about it that ex
cited the deepest interest of the spectators. Some
of the knights were unhorsed by the superior
skill of their antagonists, and carried off in a
dying condition from the scene of conflct. A
horse, which was killed in a desperate encoun
ter, was carried off on a hurdle. The manner
in which the animal feigned death displayed a
decree of training which we have never seen
surpassed in any equestrian peiiormauce.
The races were as :..tensely exciting as the
most ank ot lover of the tnrf enuid desire, and so, .
deeply interested were me spectators in tbe
issue that they seemed ‘o have los' all
-i-Ar-* "' is iss'4 u**—
favorites with as much earnestness as itrney
had heavy bets dependant upon it. Indeed, it. ,
was hinted that there was considerable betting
done during these races. We cannot close this
brief sketch without a word of praise for the
female equestrians, whose performances, we ven
ure to say, have never been surpassed, if equal
led, in this country. We may take occasion
hereafter to speak of them more minutely. As
a whole, Franconi’s Hoppodrome has been as
successful as the most sanguine could desire, and
we have no doubt it will be liberally patronized
by the New York public.
The company consists of one hundred and
forty performers, of whom about thirty are wo
men. Bes.des the horses, of which there are
about eioty, there are ten ostriches, four deers,
five camels, two elephants, and a large number
of monkeys, whose performances excite consi
derable merriment.
A Curious Prayer.—The Syracuse Star is
responsible lor the following :
“ fn the Stale of Ohio there resided a family
consisting of an old man by the name of Beaver
and his three sons, all of whom are hard “pets,”
who had often laughed to scorn the advice and
intreaties of a pious though very eccentric Minis
ter who resided in tbe same town. It happened
one of the boys was bitten by a rattlesnake and
was expected to die, when the Minister was
sent for in great haste. On his arrival he found
tbe young man very penitent and anxious to ba
prayed with. The Minister calling on the fami
ly, kneeled down and prayed in this wise:
“‘ O Lord, we thank thee for rattlesnakes; we
thank thee because a rattlesnake has bit Jim.
We pray thee send a rattlesnake to bite John ;
send one to bite Bill ; send one to bite Sam ; and
O Lord, send the bigest kind of a rattlesnake to
bite the old man. for nothing but rattlesnakes
will ever bring the Beaver family to repen
tance 1’ ”
The Spiritual Harbinger, a paper printed in
Rochester, New York, and advocating the spiri
tual rapping mania, has the following :
“ In the twelfth hour the glory of God, thg life
of God, the Lord of G‘d, the Holy procedure,
shall crown the Triune Creator with the perfect
disclosive illumination. Then shall the Creator,
in effuh'ence above the divine seiaphimal, arise
into the dome of the disclosure iu one com
prehensive revolving galaxy of supreme Beati
tudes.”
After copying the above paiagraph, the Cayuga
Chief responds as follows ;
“Then shall blockheads in the Jackassical
dome of disclosive proceedtire. above the all-fired
great leather fungus of Peter Nip-ninny go, tha
Gooseberry Grinder, rise into the dome of tbfe
disclosure, until co-equal and co-extensive and
conglomerated lumuxes, in one comprehensive
mux, shall assimilate into nothing and revolve
like a bobtailed pussycat after the space where
the tail was I Can the Harbinger understand
our spiritual manifestations I” ,
As a weary traveller was wending his way
through the mud in a far-west region of coun
try, he discovered ahead a young maiden. He
rode up in front of the house and asked the
maiden for a drink of water; he drank it and
she being the first woman he had seen for sev- .
eral days, offered her a'dime for a kiss.’ Tbe
young maiden accepted the offer, and received
both the kiss and the dime. The traveller was
about to resume his journey, but the maiden ne
ver before having seen a dime asked—
' What am I to da with the dime ’’
1 You may use it in any way you wish,’ he
replied ;' it is yours.’
' That being the case.’ she replied, ' I’ll give
you back the dime anil take another kiss.’
Singular Occurrence.—A rather singular
occurrence took place on Friday, on the Grand
River road near the River Rouge. Mr. C. Hart
meyer, ol this city, with a hired man, was pro
ceeding with his team along the road, a portion
ol which was covered pretty deeply with water,
when, all at once, the ground began to give
way. Mr. Hartmeyergot out to ascertain what
was the matter, when the horses and wagop.
suddenly disappeared beneath the surface. In
a moment or two they returned to the level of
the ground, being thrown up by a gush of wa
ter. and again went down. The horses were fi
nally got out of the hole, which was some twen
ty feet deep. They were both dead. The man
who was with M r. Hartmeyer was in the wagon
we understand, when it began to go down, but
succeeded in getting out previous to its going
under. The late heavy rains, and consequent
floods, were the cause of the formation of thia
quicksand, the absorbing qualities of which were
o str'k jn*'lv manitest-'l in this instance.—De
troit Free Press, April 18.
Babies.— I'he" Woman’s Rights” Association
of Bedlord, Mass., presented a Mr. Cogswell, a
short time since, with a rag baby, as a testimo
nial of their respect foi his ridicule. His wife,
indignant at the “strong minded women,” the
other day presented him t’other kind of a baby,
wh ch she savs is more than the woman’s righta
advocates can do.
Nathaniel Mitchel, a printer, who worked for
some tune, a few years since, in this office,
killed himself on Tuesday morning, while labor
ing under an attack ot mania potu, by jumping
out of a window on the fourth story ofthe Ci
Hotel, at Richmond, Va.— Charlett ur tr
Tthinst,
