Newspaper Page Text
COMMUNICATED.
Messrs. Editors: —As I did not beli*ve that the
Second Resolution of the late meeting in Monrt e, con
tained tree Southern doctrine, I ventured to exprcsa
my doubts .is to its correctness, and called on the
Chairman of the Committee, who reported it, to point
out the Article and Section of the Constitution, which
gives to Congress the tight to abolish slavery in the
District of Columbia ; said if he could not find it there,
to explain how the consent of the people of the Dis
trict, and the concurrence of Virginia and Maryland,
can confer the right.
He has responded to my call, and has sustained his
resolution with authority, which I shall not pretend to
dispute. I yield tne question to one, who supports his
position with such unquestionable authority, as a simi
lar resolution passed by another meeting of a like cha
racter. He quotes from “ the public Gazettes,” and
says, “ 1 he Chairman oi die Committee cf 21 did not
draft the resolutions in question; they were drafted,
reported, and adopted by the ccmmittee of the Rich
mond county meeting.” That settles die dispute—the
Constitution has nothing to do with it. Who, after
this, will doubt that die Chairman “is deeply versed
in constitutional lore 1” •specially, such as is derived
from “the public Gazettes.”
But he has disclosed one tiling about the resolutions
that, 1 think, is not very complimentary to the meeting.
The reported proceedings say that the gentleman,
after “ a tew appropriate remarks, moved that the
Chair appoint a committee of 21, to draft resolutions
expressive of the sense of the meeting.” The Chair
man says he did not draft them, but that he <-ot them
from a newspaper. Indeed! Wherefore, then, the
necessity of appointing a committee of 21 to copy reso
lutions from a newspaper? a committee of one was all
sufficient for that purpose—no mental labor was requir
ed—the duty was merely cnechanicle, and the only
qualification necessary, was to be able to copy correct
ly, anti write a legible hand—and no one doubts that
the Chauman possessed that qualification in an emi
nent degree.
I would suggest to the good citizens of Monroe, that,
hereafter, when they hold a public meeting, instead of
going through the solemn farce of appointing a com
mittee of 21 to digest and report resolutions, they se
lect some suitable individual, who is a good copyist, to
copy resolutions for them from the newspapers ; it will
save “ the wear and tear” of mind, especially, in those
who are not accustomed to the use of that instrument.
The Chairman with a triumphant air, as if he ex
pects to get me “in a corner,” where he can demolish
me with a blow, asks me to answer “ a single ques- j
ticn,” and “ on my failing to answer, the public will be !
entitled to their own construction as to the cause of j
such failure.”
“ Are slaves regarded as property by the Constitu
tion of the United States?”
What a poser! it is absolutely overwhelming!!
Who, but a man that derives his notions of constitu
tional law from “the public Gazettes,” could have con
ceived such a question ? Wonder, if he did not have a
steam doctor with him, when he brought forth I
Shall I answer, or shall I not? That’s the question.
If I don’t answer, “ the public will be entitled to their
own construction and what that will be, who can
tell ? Pernaps they may construe me to be “ raw head
and bloody bones.” So, it wont do to refuee—l can’t
take that horn of the dilemma. But what horn awaits
me on t’other side ? If I answer, who can tell what
will befall me ! It may be, that the Chairman will ,
pounce upon me, and not leave even a “grease spot,” ;
to tell that I “ once was.” But I must answer his j
question, let the consequences be what they may—yet,’
Ido it, with fear and trembling—l feel like lam taking
a leap in the dark.
“ Angels and ministers of grace, defend me !”
If I must, I must —so, here goes. I refer the Chairman !
for an answer to his question, to the 3rd clause of the j
2nd Section of the 4th Article of the Constitution of
the United States; and, I now inform him, that I in- ‘
tend to stick to that, unless he shall produce some !
“ public Gazette,” or the proceedings of some public |
meeting of higher authority than the Constitution, and !
when he shall do 60, 1 promise to “ cave.”
COMMUNICATED.
Messrs. Editors. —The Whigs of this State will, in
a short time, meet in convention to make choice of a
standard bearer, to plant the Whig flag on Capitol Hill, I
on the first Monday in October next. A9 Whigs, who j
desire the perpetuity of our principles,—consequently
the succeeeofour party, —we would entreat our friends
p ■ rl * 1,1 * tm* fr*r or L-eI uny nnrwifjrr. i
able anxiety for the success of their particular friend
before tne Convention ; as it is almost impossible for
us to go into the canvass with that energy which
should ever characterize Whigs, if we suffer our feel
ngs to become too much enlietrd for an unsuccessful
candidate. We, too,have our favorite, and we behove
him to bo possessed of every qualification requisite for j
a good Governor, and whom we believe would be more
accep ible to the people, than perhaps any other that
may be brought before the Convention—and if the
present incumbent should be again selected, by the
Unterrified, as their candidate, it would be gratify
ing to the numerous friends of Doct John W r . Jonhs,
of Pike, to see his name entered for the race. They
have confidence in the Doctor’s bottom, and believe, in
a long heat, that he wul distance his Excellency. Not- j
withstanding Dr. Jones is our choice, and believe,
can be elected with perhaps more ease than any
other man the party couid select, select, yet if the party j
should differ with us, and place their standard in the
hands of some other noble Whig, we will buckle on !
our armour, and battle manfully for our principles. As
no time or place has been agreed upon for the Conven
tion to meet, we suggest the 18th of July, and Macon
the place of meeting.
Griffin April, 17th 1849. MANY CITIZENS.
COMMUNICATED.
Messrs. Editors: —A Whig Convention will meet
the ensuing summer to nominate someone to fill the i
Executive office. Whom that person shall be, we are j
totally in the dark in this region. It is true, some names |
have been mentioned as eminently qualified to dis- ;
charge its duties. While the different sections of the!
State are calling attention to the claims of individuals,!
allow me to suggest the name of one, under whose j
banner, if nominated, we shall be proud to rally. In j
position and talents, like the late Roger L. Gamble, he I
occupies among his fellow-citizens the “ golden rnedi- j
urn,” between the educated few, and the great mns9 of
(lie fellow-citizens. Such is the character of the Hon.
Lott Warren, whom I respectfully commend to the
Whig Gubernatorial Convention. O. P. Q.
Baker County, April 20th, 1840.
’ COMMUNICATED.
Messrs. Editors : —As the party have already in
many places, taken steps preparatory to a General
State Convention, I hope I may not be considered either
premature or arrogant,in presuming to offer a word or
two for the consideration of the Whigs of Georgia.—
The time is close at hand, when it will again devolve
upon the party to make a selection of its candidate for
Governor, and it becomes our duty to buckle on our
armor and prepare for a battle, which we have every
reason to believe, will be hotly contested. It is impos
sible to commence too early, or to use too much dili
gence. Disgrace and shame is the never-failing re
ward of indolence and inactivity ; and il we enter the
contest unprepared, and do battle like the epiridtas
soldiers of a mercenary army, we have no right to
murmur at the fortunes of war. It is not my purpose
here, to speak of the propriety of a Convention, or to
call in question the policy of Conventions generally,
but respectfully, though earnestly, to urge the claims of
a prominent member of the Whig party, whose dis
tinguished position before the country, well known
abilities, and unswerving devotion to the party, with
which he has long been identified, has very properly
singled hun out to a large portion of his fellow-citizens,
as a suitable candidate for the Executive Chair ; what
ever may be here said relative to the gentleman whose
name we intend lo propose to the people ol Georgia,
will be said with the utmost deference, not only to tlie
personal wishes and private prei'erence-s of other indi
viduals, who too, may have their favorites ; but also
with the most perfect reepect for the claims of the very
many other distinguished gentlemen in the State,
whose services in the Whig ranks may have justly en
titled them to the confidence and gratitude of the party
Other persons, doubtless, do have their preference ;
wlule there are many gentlemen in die country deser
vedly conspicuous and eminently qualified to fill this
office ; yet, I think I hazard nothing in saying, that
there is no one upon whom the party would more read
ily unite, and certainly no one with whom we would
be more likely to succeed. Every one is well aware
of the importance of a judicious selection, and if the
proper spirit prevail among the members of the Con
vention , there is no reason upon earth, why the strong
est candidate in the State may not be selected, just as
well as the weakest. That “ peace and harmony” is
tiie strength of a party, no one need be told. This is
the great secret of success, at least, and it seems to me,
no effort of a sane imagination can magnify its impor
tance. I hat peace and harmony may prevail, and the
spirit of conciliation and concession exert its salutary
influence upon the deliberations of this body, every
delegate should go there determined to turn a deaf ear
to tire promptings of his personal prejudices; to sacri
fice his most clierished friend, if the general good re
quire the offering ; and not only acquiesce in the de
cision of the Convention, but go home and co-operatc
cordially and vigorously with his fellow- Whigs in the
election of the nominee. This is the spirit that ought
to prevail among persons who have the same ends in
view, and if it be allowed to have its proper influence,
it requires no soothsayers tor knowledge, to tell in
whose favor the election will go. That the Whig par
ty will triumph again at the fall elections, is as certain,
it seems tome, as anything can be, that is enveloped
in the mists of futurity.
To further this great object, the accomplishment of
which, would be so gratifying to the pride of every
Whig, I propose the name of the Hon. Edward Y.
i Hux, of Troupe, as a suitable candidate at the ap
’ proaching election. I shall enter into no labored eulo
giutn upon Judge Hill’s character. He is well known
I throughout the State as a judicial officer —his talents
are of the highest order—his strength is proverbial.—
Besides, he resides in tl>at portion of the State which
has never been, within my recollection, complimented
with a candidate for the Gubernatorial Chair.
Western Georgia, if she had nothing else to support
her claims, is, geographically entitled to the nomina
tion. But, she does not rest her claims upon thisgrouud
alone, for she is able to present to the country, a gen
tleman of exalted talents—one whose political course
i9 unrepronched and irreproachable—one who is in
every reaped, well qualified for the station. Nor does
she urge this consideration in any factious spirit—far
from it. She is willing to abide by the decision ot the
people, and will heartily co-operate with her brother
I Whigs in the election of any man, whom the Conven
tion in its wisdom, may select as its candidate—it mat
ters not who he be, or where he is from.
MERIWETHER.
COMMUNICATED.
Ihe C'art right Manufacturing Company.
I hia enterprising and flourishing Company, consists
of the Messrs. Cunninghams, Wingfields, Mr. J. M.
Adams, Dr. Curtright, Mr. Ross, Mr. Merrill, and pos
sibly a few others, not known to the writer. Their
mill is located on th 1 Oconee, between tfie counties of
Putnam and Greene, and the management of their bu
siness is entrusted to Mr. Merrill, who to a full knowl
edge of manufacturing, adds great energy and decis
ion of character. They have been in operation but a
few years—and what a picture is presented by their in
fant enterprise. They have established a neat village
of some 400 inhabitants, admirably regulated by the
Company. No liquor is sold in the village, and not a
solitary crime has been committed since its establish
ment. A neat Church has been erected, and a regu
lar Chaplain provided by the Company. A Sunday
School, over which the Agent presides, is regularly
taught. The moral and physical wants and comforts
of the operatives are looked to, and considered by the
agents of the Company, to such a degree, that the
whole concern seems to be managed upon Patriarchal
principles. These are facts without the least gloss of
fiction, and are suggestive of a few considerations.
In the first place, this Company shows the profitable
ness of manufacturing investments. From the first,
this Company has realized handsome profits. Their I
dividends and the market value of their stock, is the
best evidence ot this fact.
In the next place, their history shows how capital- |
ists by making such investments, may become public !
benefa tors at the same time that they make large i
profits, i his Company has furnished occupation to
the poor children, and have greatly improved the !
physical and moral condition of the people in the vicin
age. Property has improved ah around them,and they
furnish a market for every article of provision that is
raised in the adjoining country.
But, above all, what a contrast does this Company
present to the narrow and illiberal employment ot cap
ital, most common in the country ? Instead of using
their money to impoverish the country, by wearing out
land in the over-production of cotton, they are en
riching it, by changing the form in which cotton can
be sold at a greatly advanced price, and creating a
home market lor various articles of provision. Instead
of “ grinding the face of the poor,” they are the ben
efactors of the poor, by giving them good wages, and
moral culture. uisieau ui mcmiug meiiiseives aim
their children odious, by shaving their neighbors, and
taking advantage of their necessities, to suck blood,
blood, blood, like horse-leaches, they enjoy the sweet
est consolation of life, in seeing and knowing that
they are doing good to their fellow-men. Verily, they
shall have their reward, as shall all their noble coad
jutors every where. Living, they will be esteemed,
and after death, each passer-by willsirew r flowers upon
their graves. SPINDLE.
COMMUNICATED.
Perry Mranch Railroad.
Messrs. Editors: I notice a communication in your
last number, over the signature of “A Planter,” urging
upon the citizens of Houston county the propriety of
building a Branch Railroad from Perry to the South-
Western Railroad. “A Planter” is very much in favor i
of uniting with tiie South- Western Railroad at or near
Giles’ Bridge, on Mossy Creek. I bag leave to call “A
Planter’s” attention, together with the citizens of Hous
ton county, to another point, as being more favorable
for uniting the Perry braneh with the main trunk, than j
Giles’ Bridge. I allude to Fort Valley. It is true, the
distance would be increased about one and a half miles;
but one of the Engineers of the South-Western Rail
road gave it as his opinion, that the face of the country
from Perry to Fort Valley was more favorable for loca
ting a Railroad than the route from Perry to Giles’
Bridge. At Fort Valley the Perry Branch would save
the expense of constructing a Depot, <fce., os one will
be built there by the South-Western Raihoad, suffi
ciently commodious to do all the business the wants of
the country rumy demand.
I therefore see no good reason why the Perry Branch
should not intersect with the main trunk at Fort Val
ley. It would be a matter of convenience to the citizens
of both places and the community at large. It would
increase the amount of travel on the Perry Branch, and
consequently add to the profits of the Road. By form
ing this connexion, Perry would not he injured in the
least, and it might possibly be of some advantage to the
latter place.
The citizens of Houston county, and in fact of South-
Western Georgia, should feel themselves under some
obligations to citizens of Fort Valley and its vicinity,
for the noble stand they took in this great work of in
ternal improvement, which is destined to do so much
for South-Western Georgia ; for them the first practical
move was made in its favor. But for the move made
there, and at the tune it was made, in all probability
the South-Western Railroad would not have been com
menced. Fort Valley is a point al which a considera
ble amonnt of business will seek the Road, whether the
Perry Branch connects there or not. She will secure
a large portion of the business of the Western part of
Houston county,all of the business of the lower part
of Crawford county, and that of the upper part of Macon
county. It is only six miles from that place to Wilson's
old r erry, on Flint River, on the Western side of which
lies large bodies of fine cotton lands, including parts of
Macon, Crawford and Talbot counties. A large amount
of the business of that section will be brought to Fort
Valley, as being the nearest point for it to reach the
Railroad.
I want “ A Planter,” and ths citizens of Houston
county, to give this subjrqt some consideration before
they come to a final conclusion in locating the Perry
Branch. A FARMER.
Houston County, April 20, 1849.
Good Law. — The Nevy York Legislature have pass
ed a law making it imperative on steamboats to carry
small boats for the safety of their passengers in case of
accident. Every Legislature should pass a similar law.
New Paddle Wheels. —The Louisvilie Democrat
says that a very ingenious water-wheel has recently
buen invented by a gentleman of that city. It can be
placed underwater, if necessary, and work as well as
out of it, the phlanges, by an ingenious contrivance,,
protruding oil the lower side of the drum, and sliding
back as they ascend.
Delicacy in the Extreme.— A young gentleman
lately bathing in the Missouri river, on observing some
ladies approaching, drowned himself from motives of
extreme delicacy. Foolish young man.
A Nice Distinction. —“lsay, Jim,are you|oing to
see that man hung to-morrow ?” “I don’t know, Dick ;
vot’s he got to be hung for ?” “ Vy, bless, you for
’orse stealing.” “For stealing a’orse ? Votafool? Vy
didn’t he buy one on trust, and never pay for hitn ?”
Let those men who take newspapers and don’t pay
for them, take a hint.
Lsiter from Europe.
The Steamship Europa reached Boston on the 19 th
■ inst. with fourteen days later intelligence from Liver
! pool, which port she left on the 7th.
j The following is a summary of the intelligence brought
’ by her:
The Royal Mail steamer America arrived at Liv
i erpool on the morning of the 3d instant, after an ex-
I traordinary short passage of nine and a half days from
; Boston.
Ihe American steamship Washington, from New
; ork,arrived at Southampton on the stli instant, and
I proceeded to Bremen on the following day.
Commercial Affairs.
j Willmer & Smith's European Times, of the 7th
inst., says that, under the inflnence of more favorable
I advices from India,and the existing lull in the excite
ment of continental politics, trade in almost every de
partment is beginning to assume a more cheerful as
pect. There is still, however, an uneasy feeling re
specting the threatened hostilities in the North of
Europe ; but since the abrupt and decisive termination
of the conflict between Sardinia and Austria, the com
plete prostration nnnd abdication of Charles Albert,
one of the most serious obstacles to a satisfactory ad
j justinent of continental difficulties seems to have been
: overcome, and could the Danish quarrel be am cably
j settled, of which, unfortunately, there is no present
l prospect, nothing material could stand in the way of
permanent prosperity.
The Money Market.
The English funds are again on the advance, and
I Consols have risen one-eighth per cent.
Money in London, though stdl abundant, has slight
ly increased in value. The lowest bank rate is still
3 percent., though with private banks the best bills are
done at about 21 per cent.
The Bank of England returns show that the bullion
in the vaults is about .£15,300,000, so that any drain
which arises from the United States in connection with
the present inequalities of the Exchanges, will be met
without the least difficulty, and no fears are entertain
ed of a renewal of the scenes of 1847.
The weekly account* of the Bank of France also ‘
shsw a continued and progressive improvement of the j
trade of Paris.
Since the total defeat of Charles Albert the French ‘
Funds have ruled at 15 f. 69 c., and five percents 89 f
80 c.
The importations of Breadstuff's into Great Britain
continues upon a gigantic scale, and the same may he
said of all kinds of Provisions.
In the Grain trade no change can be noted, although
a rather firmer feeling was manifested during the last
few days.
Pora week subsequent to the departure of the Niag
ara the cotton market was dull, particularly for the low
and middling qualities, and prices further gave way j d
per lh., but this week we have abetter demand from
consumers, and this decline is considered as recovered,
so that our last quotation of 4fd for Upland and Mobile
is now repeated, and fair Orleans, for its relative scar
city, raised to 4£d ; middling Uplands and Mobile 41,
and middling Orleans 4! per lb. Still the market is not
buoyant,and,in fact,closes rather heavily to-day, the
quantity offering being beyond the demand. The sales
for the week ending 30th ult. amounted to 26,010 bales,
of which 2000 were on speculation and 5000 for export,
and the business for five days to the sth is 34,530 bales, 1
of which 1900 is for specula tors, and 3000 for export. I
Mechanics and Labor.
A correspondent of the Alabama Planter, has the
following sensible and well timed remarks:
“It is well known to every observer that there is a
great lack of mechanical knowledge at the South, or,
to speak more plainly, there are comparatively but ve
ry few good mechanics who are southern men. The
truth of this is evident, from the fact that we are de
pendant on northern workmen for the accomplishment
of work requiring much calculation, skill and nicety of
execution. We depend upon northern mechanics to
erect and superintend our mills, ininufactories, &c.,
and it cannot be denied that a majority of our engineers’
machinists, tailors, watch-makers, and I might add oth
ers, are northern men. This is the result of a mistaken
policy which has long existed, and which still exists, in
regard to the respectability of labor —a policy which
hascaused parents to rear their sons to regard all labor
as degrading and dishonorable—to whom the term me
chanic is loathsome and disgusting. In too many in
stances the result of such an education has been the
means of wasting away in idleness and profligacy the
davanf maiiva vaung man, whose career has ended
without his ever having been of any service to himself
or to the world, —while the industrious mechanic, whose
honest toil from day to diy, he has bean taught to re
gard as humiliating, is diligently building up the na
tion’s wealth.
“It is indeed a melancholy fact that this false pride
and independence, which prompts our fanners, our
merchants, and others who are in circumstances to
make their sons gentlemen —believing that to make
them honored and respected, they should become Doc
torsand lawyers, or nothing at al I ,—lias been the means
of running hundreds who, with a good trade, or some
other useful employment, would have made valuable
members of society—an honor to themselves, thei 1 ’
parents and the world. These errors are not only com
mon to the opulent of the South, but have extended to
those in the humblest situations, who cling w ith such
pertinacity to the common acceptation of the word res
pectable—that the boy even who has been placed under
some good master to learn a trade, cannot be made to
yield to the strict dicipline necessary to make him a
good mechanic, and he not uiifrequently leaves before
his trade is half learned
“How many young men do you see squandering their
time in our tbwns and villages, and not unfrequently
around some doggery, who have no occupation, and
often without any visible means of support, and yet fa
thers and mothers are blinded as to the cause , and nev
er once imagine that it is the consequence of a mista
ken policy on their part which gives to idleness such a
charm. Such persons never reflect that they are indebt
ed in any degree to mechanical genius and skill. The
farmer who teaches his son to despise the mechanic
■ arts forgets that he owes his good fortune to the inven
tor of the cotton gin, and spinning-jenny-—the mer
; chant who would have his son rise above a level with
; mankind, scorning the occupation of the industrious
journeyman, forgets that a Filton,a Whitney, an Ark
| wright are the builders of his fortune, and not himself.
The man of limited means, whose hard earnings are
i treasured up to enable him to give his son a profession,
| little dreams that it may prove a curse, inst end of a
blessing to him.
“There is nothing, however good and great, that the
mechanic has not built up and sustained, and there is
no nation that is not in lebted to its mechanics for its
prosperity and greatness. Deprive Great Britain of,
her mechanic, manufactures and operatives, and wha
would she be ? If it was not for the money which flows
i into her eoffers by the sale of her manufactures, she
would indeed be a poor country. She has no natural
resources to sustain her—no capabilities for agricultu
ral greatness. It is to her mechanics that she Is indebt
ed, and among them are are names that will live while
the world stands. Those ot Arkwright, Heardgrave,
Cartwright and others, all of whom sprung from her in
dustrious poorer classes, will go down to posterity with
those of Franklin, who become great amid “the drudg
ery of types and proof-sheets;” Sherman, who was en
gaged in the still humbler occupation of making shoes ;
Fulton, the inventor of the application of steam power
to machinery, and Whitney, the inventor of the Cot
ton Gin.
“While we trace our growth in commercial great
ness to Fulton and Whitney, we cannot bat award to
I 1 ranklin and Sherman our gratitude for advocating and
I sustaining those principles in the formation of a gov
ernment which iiave made us great above the nations
of tlieearth. It is to such minds, trained and diacipliu
i ed by industry and action, that we owe it all—men
whose honest toil made them republican in sentiment,
in feeling, and whose actions have made us a nation
for others to imitate, and gives us a name which in
sures to every American abroad, honor and respect.
| Great as these names appear on the pages of our coun
try's History, yet there are those who now live and
move in our midst, who will be regarded as being no
i less remarkable by future generations, and these are
mechanics ! Here indeed is a lesson for those who are
“too good for great things, and too great for good.”
Officeholders.— The National Whig publishes a
list of the politics of the subordinates in the depart
ments at Washingten, which Stands thus : Whigs 59,
Democrats 286. In the face of facts like these the
Democratic presses of the country indulge in pitiful
complaints because General Taylor desires to divide
ihe offices equally between the two parties.
Progress.— lt is not a little remarkable, as indica
ting the progress of our country in population, that the
Senate at present consists of the same number as the
House of Representatives in the first Congress.,
Newark Election. —The municipal election in
Newark, N. J., took place on Monday. Scarcely
more than half the usual votes were polled, but the
! general Whig ticket was elected. Col. James Miller
| was chosen Mayor by a majority of lis over Judge
King. The Whigs have also a majority of the Aider
men.
Wi star’s Bal-am of Wild Cherry.
From the Cherokee Country.
- . Georgia, Feb. 17, 1348.
Opinion of Dr. J. B. Randall on the merit of IVis
tar's Balsam of Wild Cherry.
We have been induced, inconsequence of the bene
fits received from this medicine, to add our testimony
in favor of its extraordinary healing properties. We
take great pleasure in stating, that we have frequently*
. used it ourself and administered it to others during the
past year, in cases ot obstinate Coughs, Colds, soreness
of the Chest, &c., and always with the most happv re
sult. _ We, therefore, cheerfully recommend to all afflict
ed with the above diseases, to try the Balsam of Wild
Cherry. —Marietta Helicon.
None genuine unless signed I. BUTTS on the wrap
per
For sale by Bruno & Virgins, and George Payne,
Macon. Ga. Also, by Druggists generally
April 25. 4_] t
i-- ■ ■ • _ _ *
COMMERCIAL. ~
COTTON.
1 he receipts during the week have been exceedingly
ight and the sales limited. Holders and particularly
j Pinters have advanced prices and appear to be firm.
Fair qualities have not advanced beyond 6i cents, but
the lower grades are perhaps a shade above that ave
rage.
Flour.—Holders have in some instances advanced
on prices in consequence of the Frost; but the impres
sion prevails that their pretensions will not be sustained,
as the Northern wheat crop is so abundant, that flour
can at any time be sold in Macon at $6,59 to $7,00.
[By Telegraph from Savannah.]
Savannah, April 24th, 12 M.—Sales of the last
five days 6,700 bales. Market gradually improving.—
Prices yesterday fully one quarter of a cent higher than
on Tuesday last.
DIED,
At Woodville, Monroe County, on Sunday night the
15th inst, Mrs. Michal Powers, wife of John'Pow
ers, Esq., aged 64 years. “Blessed are the dead which
die in the Lord. Yea, saith the spirit, that they may
rest from their labours, and their works do follow
them.”
“ ■j^i^TiiTTlil iT.nlTg mm . ,**l%
Whig Meeting in Pike.
Tiie Citizens of Pike County are requested to
meet in Zebulon, on the first Tuesday in May next,
to select Delegates to a Convention to nominate a can
didate for Governor, and also, select Delegates to meet
other Delegates to be appointed by the Whigs of Mon
roe, to nominate a candidate for Senator of this Sena
torial District, and transact other business which may
come before the meeting. MANY CITIZENS.
Griffin, April 17th, 1849.
Medical Society of the State of Georgia.
Any Medical gentleman desiring copies of the pro
ceedings of the late Medical Convention, are requested
to address (post paid) either of the Secretaries.
J. M. GREEN, M. D., Cor. Sec.
C. T. QUINTARD, M. D Rec. Sec. *
April 25
nitijor-trcucrn!.
We are requested to announce Col. Robert Mays,
of Monroe county, as a candidate for Major-General of
the Bth Division of Georgia Militia.
April 18 3_ t f
iriajor-Cjiei’aß. •
We are authorized to announce James W. Arm
strong, Esq. of Bibb county, as a Candidate for Major
General of the Eighth Division, G. M. vice Egbert P.
Daniel.resigned. Election takes place on Tuesday
the 22d of May next.
BOOK AND JOB OFFICE.
The proprietors of the Journal <fc Messenger an
nounce to tneir friends and patrons generality,that they
have on hand one of the largest and most complete se
lections of Printing Materials to be found in the South
ern States; and that they are now prepared to execute
every variety its
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING,
AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE, ON THE: MOST REASONABLE
I'fSKMB, Ann in mb a o a x j.b.
ORNAMENTAL PRINTI N G
IN FANCY COLORS,
Executed in the neatest manner, and on terms almost
as low as it can be done for in the Northern Cities, and
much lower than can possibly be afforded in any other
Establishment in Georgia.
Printer’s Ink For
THE Proprietors of the Journal and Messenger
have on hand a large supply of News, Book and Fan
cy PRIN 1 ING INKS from the celebrated manufac
tories of Matiier &. Liuhtbody. These Inks are put
up in packages to suit purchasers, are warranted to be
of superior qualities, and will be sold at moderate pri
ces lor cash only. Brethren of the Press in Georgia,
Alabama and Florida are respectfully invited to o-ive
these Inks a fair trial, as we feel confident that Oiey
will find them to be cheaper and better than any hither
to used in the State. The News Ink is in kegs of 25
50 and 100 lbs. each, the Book Ink in kegs of 15 and 25
pountls each,and the Fancy Inks,(Blue, Red, Green
&c.) in cans of 3to 5 pounds each. In all cases where
ihese Inks are found inferior in quality, they may be
elumed and the money will be rclunded.
Southern Mutual Insurance Company
1 HIS Company is now in very successful operation,
having issued in eleven months on $2,500,000, and
received 11G in premiums, creating a business
capital of that amount, and sustained but about $2,500
losses, which were paid in ten hours after notice and
proof. The business is done upon the mutual princi
ple, by which half, and in some cases, nine-tenths of
the expense ot insurance is saved to the insurer. Ail
kinds of risk, Fire, Marine, Inland, Life of Ser
vants, promptly attended to. Communications should
be addressed to the Secretary.
A. HULL, President.
J. U. PARSONS, Secretary, Griffin.
R. S. LANIER, Agent, Macon.
Jan. 24, 43-ly
WANTED— A Situation ns BOOK-KEEPER
or SALESMAN, or both. Satisfactory refer
ences given. Apply at this offit*.
April 25 4_4 t
TO HIRE
TyNTIL 25th December next, a Negro Gir!, ac-
FJ customed to House Work and Nursing.
April 25 4-21 WASHINGTON POE.
\\T ANTED immediately, a lew thousand feet of
VY Itlack Walnut Lumber, for which a lair
price will be given by WOOD & BRADLEY.
April 25 4
ANY fierson wanting a good new Cotton Gin
Gearing, can buy one at a bargain, by applying
April 25 4 to WOOD & BRADLEY. “
To Hire,
A FIRST-RATE COOK, WASHER and clear
Xjl starcher, by the month or till the Ist of Janu
ary next. Apply at this Office.
April 18 3—ts
IC'ENIG ftor <'tikes, —Prepared Sugar for mak
ing Icing—n desirable article, received per Steamer
Cherokee, and for sale by
April 25 11. C. FREEMAN, Ag’t.
ISINGLASS, for making “ Blanc Mange” and
. Jellies, with directions for use—for sale by
April 25 H. C. FREEMAN, Ag’t.
pICKLES — Mixed, Gherkins, Mungoes, <fcc.,
: i just received by H. C. FREEMAN, Ag’t.
| April 25.
PcSESSdItVES —Ginger, Pine Apple, Pears,
Peach and Quince —for sale by
April 25 H. C. FREEMAN, Ag’t.
I E LLlES— Cranberry, Orange, and Quince — for
J sale by H. C. FREEMAN, Ag’t.
April 25
CJODA, Butter and Boston Crackers—a fresh lot
LJ just received by H. C. FREEMAN, Ag"t.
April 25
gPICFI) OYSTEKS —Prunes, Figs, Al
lO moniL and Brazil Nuts—a fresh supply for sale by
April2s H. C. FREEMAN, Agt.
OTAIID, Dupuy &, Cos. anil Goddard Brandy, very
old vintages; Vine Leaf Holland Gin; Haris and
j Son’s celebrated Port Wine ; Madeira, Teneriffe and
Malaga Wine; Monongnliela Whiskey; nil ot superior
i quality, for sale by *
i April 11 T_C DEMPSEY.
Stolen or Miflaitl,
TWO NOTES, one given by William Boyd for S7O,
dated in August last,and due one day alter date.
I Also, one Note tor Nine Dollars and Fifty Cents, given
by Daniel Mitchell, dated in July last,and due one day
after date—both made payable to Charles Smith, (a
free man of color.) All persons are forwarned from
trading for the same, or the makers from paying them
to any other than said Smith, or the subscriber as bis
Guardian. GREEN J. BLAKE, GnaPd.
April 11 2-31
Inn BOXES H b >’ , 10 . 10 by 12, and 12 by 18
lUU Glass; 200 Galls, first quality Linseed Oil;
a Iso, Turpentine and White Lead, for sale by
, April 11 T C DEMPSEY.
CoHiicii Chamber, )
„ regular meeting.
Present—The Mayor.
Aldermen Ayres, Babcock, Carhart, Collins, Dibble,
Sparks, and Ross.
Absent—Aid. Sbinholser.
I lie minutes of the last meeting were read, and
confirmed.
I he Bridge Keeper reported Tolls for the week end
ing this day, sl3*2 35.
i The Petitions of Joseph Bond, Robert Collins, and
j Isaac Scott, laid on the table at last uieciiug, were
caned up separately—and on motion, were laid over
j indefinitely.
!An Ordinance— To Reserve Ground fora Public
! Park in front of the Wesleyan Female College:
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the City
of Macon, and it is hereby ordained by the Authority
! of the same, That from and after the passage of this
Ordinance, the ground in front ot the Wesleyan Fe
-1 male College, bounded on the South by Washington
j Street, on the \\ est by College Street, on the North by
i wo Acre Lot, No. iO, and on the Last bv Orange
I Street, shall be forever reserved as a Public Park, and
improved only as such, from time to time, as the May
or and Council of the City of Macon may tli'nk proper
to have done, o: authorized to be done under their di
rection.
Read first time, April 13th, 1849.
Read second time, April 20th, 1849—and passed.
GEO. M. LOGAN, Mayor.
On motion ot Aid. Babcock,
Resolved, I iun the Street Contractor be authorized
to charge 82 50 for removing all dead horses, mules,
cows or other cattle that may be within the limits of
the city.
On motion of Aid. Dibble,
Resolved, That the Committee on Publie Property
be authorized to have the Common in front of Major
Beni's dwelling, surveyed and offered for sale.
On motion o* Aid. Sparks,
Resolved, That the Report of the City Assessors
be received, and that the same be deposited in the
Clerk's Office for the use of the City Council.
On motion of Aid. D bble,
Resolved, ‘l hat the Mayor he authorized to con
tract with some Physician to Vaccinate the citizens
gratis —and that the same be published in
the City papers.
I he Petition of M. A. Hyde was received, and on j
motionof Aid. Dibble,it was
Resolved, 1 hnt a committee of three be appointed !
by the Mayor to examine the Blacksmith Shop of E.
Lunsford, reported in said petition as a nuisance, and
report upon the same.
Committe appointed : Carhart,Sparks, and Dibble.
1 iie Board of Health reported though their clerk, a
number of nuisances existing in the city, that required
trie immediate attention of Council. The report was
received,and on motion of Aid. Dibble, it was
Resolved, That the report of the Boird of Health
be received and adopted, and that the owners and oc-
cf said lots, on which nuisances are report and,
be notified immediately that the Ordinances will be
strictly enforced.
Council then adjourned to Friday next, at 71.o’c!ock,
P. M.
Attest, A. R. FREEMAN, c. c.
NOTICE.
4 LEFT the subscribers residence in Lee county j.
on t .e 26ih March, a Negro Man by the name o
George, known by the appellation George
hmgtoii, about 22 or 23 years old 5 feet 10
inches high, very dark complexion, and red eyes,
speaks sh rt when spoken to—has an impediment in
his speech when suddenly interrogated. He was pur
chased in tue State of Virginia, and I suppose be is
making his way thither. Fifty Dollars Reward
will be given to any person who will deliver the said
boy to tlie subscriber, in Lee county, six miles North
of Starkville, or Twenty-five Dollars for his apprehen
sion, and confinement in any jail, so that 1 can <eth'tn.
April 25 4-ts WILLIAM A. BARTLfiTT.
$25 REWARD.
RANAWAY, a Negro Boy named Hansom, !
about 36 years old, about 6 feet high, heavy
i-A built, weighing 185 or 190 pounds, dark, brown,
nearly black, a little bald on the top of the head.
Said negro was bought from Needham Mims about
‘three weeks ago, and it is thought he will try to make
his way to Eufoula, Alabama, or that vicinity, ns be
lurked in that neighborhood before.
A Reward of Twenty-five Dollars will be paid for
his delivery on tb - Third Section of the South-West
ern Railroad, or to the Marshals of the City of Macon;
or Twenty Dollars, if confined in any Jail, so I can get
him. THOMAS J. WOOLFOLK
Macon, Ga , Anril 23d, 1849. 4-ts
The Eufaula Shield will copy 3 times, and send bill
to this office.
$25 REWARD.
4jk RANAWAY from the subscriber, living near
*Bs Forsyth, Ga., a Negro Boy named Ben, 28 years
4 old, small size, black ; and his wife, Dilsey, a
tail thin visaged woman, dark compected, stammers I
when much excited, and has remarkably large great
foe joints. The above reward will be given for their
arrest and confinement in any Jail, so that I can et
them. ANDREW ZELLNER?
April 25 4-4 t
Scarpa’s Acoustic tii.
cam tue cure ot Deofucw. “-It nine ro!iv.> P „;„„
JU in the Ears, and those disagreeable noises, like the
buzzing of insects, whizzing ot steam, &c., which are
symptoms ot deafness, and also, generally attendant
with the disease.” For sale by
J.C. GILBERT & CO.,
April 25 . Drug, ts; Apothecaries.
ilarrisoM’s Ink.
riIHE subscribers have just received and opened n
I- fresh supply of this justly celebrated Ink. Any
color—Black, Blue, or Carmine, can be procured by
calling at the Drug Store oT
, April 25 J. C. GILBERT &. CO.
IYTOTICE to Debtors & Creditors.
_L x All persons having claims against Jehu Camp
bell, late of Pik* county, deceased, will present them
within the time prescribed by law, to the undersigned,
and those indebted, will please make immediate pay
ment to
MARY ANN ELIZA CAMPBELL, Ex’rx.
April 25 4-6 t
TifXttliTOß'S LE< —Agreeably to an
Jit order of the Inferior Court of Pulaski county,
while sitting as a Court of Ordinary, will be sold at the
Court-house in Hawkinsville, on the first Tuesday in
June next, the Plantation ot the estate of Thomas L).
Walker, deceased, lying a part in Pulaski, and a part
in Twiggs county, containing 950 acres ; sold to per
fect ‘files. Terms on the dav of sale.
April 25 4-tds GEORGE WALKER, Exr.
2VEEBX3AL CARD
J OSEPH LeCONTE, M. D. having taken the front I
and middle offices, in the old Commercial Bank. !
on Second Street, tenders his professional services to
the citizens of Macon and vicinity. He may be gener
ally found either at his office or at his residence, on the
i Hill near Col. Parker’s.
April 18. 3—3 tn.
NOTICE.
THE public are informed that the Co-partnership
ii of BRUNO & VIRGINS at Macon and Co
lumbus, Gu., and Montgomery, Ala., was by mutual
| consent, dissolved on the 2d instant. In order to close
j the Books of the late Firm, all indebted will please
: call and settle at an early day. Notes and Accounts
due on, or before, the first of January last, must be
j sealed forthwith, or they will pass to the hands of a
collector. CHARLES BRUNO,
Jona than a. virgins,
SAMUEL S. VIRGINS.
N. B.—Hititio At Jlnsic business, will be con
tinued at Macon, Ga., and Montgomery, Ala., by J.
A. & S. S. Virgins, in all its branches, where the best
of articles in their line,can be obtained
April 18 3-3 tJ.A.&, S. S. VIRGINS.
KEEP COOL!—ICE! ICE! ICE!
We will do it!
THE undersigned will sell ICE for less than the re
■ duced rate of two and a half cents per pound ,and
we will sell it for less than any one sending it to the
city. We are always at home, and delight to wait upon
our customers.
April 18 C. A. ELLS & SON.
ICE ! ICE ! ICE j
At Two Gems ami a Halt per Found !
THE undersigned has taken the agency for the sale
of Ice for Mr. Ribero of Savannah and will be at
all timesyirepared to furnish customers at the reduced
rate ot ‘I wo and a half cents per pound. Families,
Bars, Parties, and Country Customers supplied at all
hours from 6, A. M. to 12 o’clock, P. M
>, A. L. AUDUOIN,
April, 11 2-3,n. Near Marine Bank.
WAGONERS WANTED.
1 OR 3-2 Teams wanted immediately, to which
I U constant employment will be given daring the
Summer, or by the year. Apply to
j April 11 2-*4t E. BOND &. CO.
VVhi> don’t like Good Biscuit I
MR- PAYNE, Druggist, is now prepared to fur
nish his friends and customers with an article of
Biscuit Powders, neatly put up in Boxes, at a rea
sonable price, so that ail otin use them, and have good
Biscuit,that will digest, and not produce dyspepsia.
I April 4 1 3, n
Printing materials fi'or Sale.
THE Materials with which the Albany Courier
was formerly printed, embracing 1 Large Wash
ington Pres? ; 1 Srnalll do. for Jobs; 1 Standing Press
of Cast lion, and a variety of Job fc Newspaper
Types, all nearly new, will be sold on accommodating
terms.
Purchasers can apply at this Office, to Janies L.
Seward, Thoatasville, or to John P. Harvey, Albany,
Georgia. Feb 28. ’ 48-ts
J. C. CtHISERT & 00.
HAVE just received Mes kins’ Extract of Vanilla,
Extiactof Orange Peel, and Extract of Lemon,
for flavouring Custards, Jellies, Pastry, &c.
Feb. 14. • 4G
HAMS A FLOUR.- 10,000 lbs. Ga. Bacon ;
35 bids. Georgia Flour, “ Lebanon .Mills;”
50 “ Tennessee “
100 sacks fine Salt—for sale low by
April 11 2 C. CAMPBELL & CO.
THOMAS T. WTOHE,
Warehouse and Commission Business.
THE undersigned will continuev-
business at the Old Stand, m the rear ‘J* >
KEaH of White & CatePs, and near
& Dickinson’s, Cotton Avenue. Grateful to his Plant
ing friends for the patronage heretofore bestowed, he
solicits a continuance of their former liberality. He
will continue, as formerly, to do nil in his power to pro
mote the interest of his patrons. No pains will be
spared, on fits port, to merit a continuance of the pat
ronage ot his old customers and the public generally.
His Warehouse is as soil- us any Fire-proof building,
as a large stream of water passes directly through it.
Liberal Advances will Ik* made, at all times, on Cot
ton in Store, or Shipped.
Orders for Bagging, Rope and Twine, or other Mer
chandize, tilted on tiie best terms, and at the lowest
. market prices, without charge for purchasing.
THOMAS T. W\CHE.
Macon, Ga., April, 1849. I-6111
GRAND LOTTERIES,
For May, 1849.
J. W. MAURY & CO., MANAGERS.
35,000 Dollars!
VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY,
For the fieneJit of MonongalM Academy,
Class No. 65, for 1819.
To be drawn in Alexandria, Va. on SATURDAY
May 19th, 18f9.
SPLENDID SCHEME.
1 Prize of $35 .000
1 do 10,009
1 do C,OOO
1 do. 3,000
1 do. 2,400
10 Prizes of 1,000
10 do 300
10 do 400
&c. Ac. Ac.
66 Number Lottery —l 2 Drawn Ballots.
Tickets only $10 —Halves $5 —Quarters $2 50.
Certificates of Packages of 22 Whole Tickets §llO 00
Do. do 22 Half do 55 00
Do. do 22 Quarter do 27 50
*60,000.
$30,000! $30,000!
SIXTEEN drawn ballot?.
VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY !
For the Benefit of Monongalia Academy,
Class E, for 1840.
To be drawn in Alexandria, Va., on SATURDAY,
the 26th May, 1849.
78 Number Lottery—l 6 Drawn Bnlk>i
MORE PRIZES THAN BLANKS!
BRILLIANT SCHEME !
1 Grand Prize of $60,000
1 Splendid Prize of. 30,000
1 Splendid Prize of. 20,000
1 Splendid Prize of. 10,000
1 Prize of. 8.000
1 do. 7.000
1 do ‘ 6,000
1 do 5000
1 do 4,000
1 do 2,500
1 do 2,<>23
4 Prizes of 2,000
5 do 1,750
10 do 1.500
10 dcT. 1,250
50 do 1,000
50 do. 600
One Number Prizes.
Ist,2d, or 3J drawn Mo. *5 I 7th, Bth, or 9th drawn 15
4lh, sth, or 6th do. do. 20 | Any other drawn No. 12
Tickets only §20 —Halves slo—Quarters §s—Eighths
$2 50. -
Certificates of Packages of 26 Whole Tickets $230 00
Do do 26 Half do 115 00
Do do 26 Quarter do 57 50
Do *do 26 Eighth do 23 75-
Orders for Tickets and Shares and Certificates of
Packages in the above Splendid Lotteries wiii receive
the most prompt attention, and an official account of
each drawing sent immediately after it is over to all
who order front us.—Address,
J. A C. MAURY,
Agentsfor J. W. MAURY A Cos. Managers,
May 25 4-It* Alexandria, Virginia
Fans! Fans!!
T IIEsubscribers respectfully invite the attention of
the Ladies and Dealers to one of the largest and
most elegant assortment of FANS ever offered in this
City, imported direct from Paris, and which they w ill
sell at wholesale or retail, on the most accomodating
terms.
Also Slides and Buckles for Belts, of Gold, Silver,
Pearl,Steel and Gilt and Plated, in great variety.
WM B JOHNSTON A BRO.
-A. P WI 11 g
Pianos’. Pianos! Piano Tortvsl
JUST received, at the new* Book, Music, and Fancy
Store, a fine Mahogany, six-octave, French Grand
Action PIANO FORTE, from the Manufactory of
Messrs. Grow A Christopher, New York city.
D3’ The undersigned are Agents for the sale of G.
A C.’s Instruments, and will warrant them to be well
made, and for durability and brilliancy of tone to be
unsurpassed. Those in want of good instruments, at
New York prices, will please call, on Cotton Avenue.
April 4 1 J. J A S. P. RICHARDS.
MILLINERY GOODS.
3IRS. D VMOI R has just received
LlC* her new supply of SPRING GOODS, of
the above articles consisting of Silk, Straw, Leghorn,
Lace, Gimp, and Pamella Bonnets ; Ribons ; Flowers,
New Ribons, Belts, Lace Capes, Colars, Laces, Gloves.
Hosiery, and every thing generally kept in that line of
business.
(Hz’ Federal Union copy 6 weeks.
March 21. 51-6 t
aBELDEN & CO. |
W, LL SF.r.r, TIIF.tR ENTIRE STOCK OF ,i!I
Straw Goods at Cost l
23F* Those in want will do well to call.
Macon, April 4th, 1849. 1 4t
SUMMER HATS!
*Jj|\ A GENERAL ASSORTMENT just receiv-
for sale low by
March 14. 50 STRONG A WOOD.
Pnpcr Hangings.
JUST received a large and beautiful assortment; also
fine Board Prints.
Feb 28 48 _____ GEO. V/. PRICE.
Feathers! I'eathei<* ! I
3.300 Ehs. of best Geese Feathers, just
jyfc received, and offered cheaper than ever, by
April 4 WOOD A BRADLEY.
Hosiery.
J UST Received a large assortment of Ladies’and
Gentlemen’s Hosiery, of the best descriptions, lor
I sale low by GEO. W. PRICE.
Feb 21 47-ts
bpring Prints.
rUST Received per steamer Cherokee, a handsome
assortment ot Spring Prints, of the latest style and
| patterns. GEO. W. PRICE.
Feb 21 47-ts
Attention! <3e*tlenen!!
BLACK, Blue, Green and Olive Broad Cloths;
do Doe Skin Cassimere, 3-4 and fi-l wide;
Fancy Figured do.
White and Fancy Plaided London Linen Drills;
Gro. d’Ete,(Lupin's make;)
Black Satin, and Black Satin Lasting Vestings.
Can be purchased very cheat) lor the cash at
April 13 KIBBEE DICKINSON’S.
Satid'i’ Barsai>arilln.
\ SUPPLY of this highly celebrated remedy, put
A up in quart bottles, received, and for sale bv
March 21. 51 J. C. GILBERT A'CO.
and Antiseptic Liquid
removing the effluvia arising from sick rooms,
and preserving animal and vegetable substances
I from decay, for sate by
March 27 52 . J. C. GILBERT A CQ.
JUST received and for sale, 50 hales of GUNNY
BAGGING.
t Feb 23 43 SCOTT, CARHART A CO.
LARD, BACON,CORN, MEAL and RICE, kept
constantly on hand and for sale by
| Feb 23 48 JOHN A. NELSON.
SAL SODA, Saleratus, and first sort Potash, for sale
April 11 by JOHN A. NELSON.
ROB P. B. BV ASS’ London Porter, just received
and ‘for sale by JOHN A. NELSON.
April 11 Hast Macon.
LORRILLARD’S Maccaboy Snuff, and C. H. A
Lilietithals fine cut Cavimfish Tobacco—For sale
April 11 by JOHN A. NELSON.
HOMESPUNS 3-4 and 4-4; Osnaburgs and Varna;
all of the Milledgeville Steam Mill Factory, kept
constantly ou hand, and lor sale bv
April 11 JOHN A. NELSON.
1 /A AAO PRINCIPE, 5,000 Jurentud, & 5,000
I UjUUU Enoiiio Regalia Cigars, just received
April II by T £. DEMPSEY.
in HALF Chests Black Tea, 50 two lb. Canisters
I Imperial and Gun Powder do. of superior quality;
30 boxes Hyson and Young Hyson ‘IVa, tor sale bv the
pound or package. T C DEMPSEY.
April 11
ort BBL3. Champagne Cider; 15 Bbls. Albany
Ale ; 30 boxes Lemon Syrup, just received by
April 11 T C DEMPSEY.
Montpelier Female institute*
NEAR MACON, GEO.
; rrUIE I* IFTEENTH TERM of this Institution
I I will commence on the first Thursday in June,
j 1849, and terminate on the first Monday of Decem-
I ber, 1849.
This institution offers great advantages to Parents
j desirous of giving their ehikJren a finished, Christian
education. Its situation is remarkably healthful, and its
retired and pleasant grounds afford the pupils ample
room for necessary exercise.
It is under thejmrnediate charge of the Bishop of
the Protestant Episcopal church of Georgia, and nas
eleven teachers connected with it from England France
Germany, and the United States. All branches of a
thorough English education, Latin, French, Muic,
Drawing and Painting are taught in the Institute.
There are two sessions during the year,—one com
mencing in June, and ending in December ; —the oth
er commencing in January, and ending in May. De
cember and May are vac) lion months.
Terms—Two Hundred and Fifty Dollar* per an
num.—one Hundred and Fifty payable in advance m
June, and one Hundred in advance in January.
There is no other cltarge except for Books and Sta
tionery actually purchased during the Term, and for
Board in vacation.
As the number of pupils is limited, application lor ad
mission must be addressed to Rt Rev. Stephen Elliot,
or Rev Seneca G. Bragg, Macon Geo.
April, 11 2-Sw.
X2tfDl.rt.3M SPRINGS.
. , THE subscriber, grateful for the pat
fSߧ3k*!K3S rona & e heretofore extended, would re
i ‘*Tr gpectfully announce to the Travelling
Public, that he will ran Daily, a line of Four llorse
Coaches from Forsyth to the Indian Springs, in con
nection with the Daily Trains of Cars on the Macon
A Western Railroad, from the first of June to first
October next.
The nndersigned also keeps for hire Carriages, Hor
ses and Buggies, and Saddle Horses, for the Springs or
any part of the country, on reasonable terms, on appli
cation to Mr. William C. Jones at Forsyth.
April 18 3—ts A. C. MOREHOUSE.
TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.
. v „ A Splendid Line of Four Horse Post
Coaches, will run Daily from Forsyth
to the India* Springs, from the first of
June to the first of October next. Leave Forsyth ev
ery day at 8 A. M , and arrive at the Springs at 12, M.
Leave the Springs at 1, P. M., and arrive at Forsyth
by 4 o’clock, in time for the downward Tain. Leave
Forsyth at 4, P. M., and arrive at the Springs by 8
o'clock.
The undersigned intend putting on the road two
fine new Coaches, and good teams ; and the public
need not fear any delay, as we trill always have one of
our Coaches at Forsyth, so that we will be prepared to
take passengers off at every arrival ol the Cats, either
from below or above.
ftyThe undersigned, also, keep constantly on hand
for hire, in Athens, Saddle Horses, Horses and Bug
gies, Barouches, and Stage Coaches, of all sizes; all
of which can he had at the shortest notice, and upon
very reasonable terms.
We will run a splendid Line of Four Horse Post
Coaches, three times a week, from Athens to the Mad
ison Springs—and Daily, if necessary.
All persons, and Families, in particular, will be sent
to any part of the Up-Country, much cheaper than ever
heretofore.
Office, Frauklin House, Athens, Georgia.
April 4. I—tm SALTER &. IVEY.
.KiiWnMMfcsi, iTKfjoJLiAAwX pk i-, I .
Engineer'S Office, 8. VV. Railroad,!
Macon, January 24th, 1849. J
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
CONTRACTS will be entered into on the applica
tion of responsible persons, for the Grading and
Masonry of fifteen miles of the South-Western Rail
road, extending South-westwardly from a point thirty
five miles from Macon. Plans and profiles will be ex
hibited, and terms made known, on application at this
office. Stockholders wit! have the preference.
F. P. HOLCOMB, Engineer.
Feb. 21. 47-ts
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS
Os the South Western Rail Road.
A N Instalment of Ten Dollars per Share, is hereby
XjL called, to be paid on the twenty-fifth day of May
next, at the Company’s Office in Macon.
By an order of the Board.
WM 8. HOLT, Sec'ry &, Treas'r.
Office South IVestern Rail Road.)
Macon, March 17. 1849. \
March 21. 51-9 t
DRS. LAMAR & QUINT A Rl>, having form
ed a Co-Partnership, offer their Professional ser
vices to the citizens ot Macon and its vicinity.
Office over Saulsbury’s Clothing Store.
THOS. R LAMAR, M. D.
CHAB. T. QUINTARD, M. D.
April 11 2-tl
iKedictil Notice
DRS. BOON A BENSON, maybe found at
tl.eir oHice adjoining Mr. Paynes Drug Store, du
ring the day, and at their respective residences at
nights. Jan. 17 42-ts
FOR SA Le 7
A VALUABLE Plantation lying in Bibb county,
s * on Echaconnee Creek—there being sixteen hun
dred acres, more or less, a good Grist and Saw Mill,
with an ample seat fora Factory attached. There is no
scarcity of water for the constant operation of ail these,
except m a very dry time. There is also a good two
story Dwelling, with a sited on either side, a fine large
framed Kitchen, good Ne*p-o-houses, and a fine laig
Gin-house, with a Provo Press attached. There is an
abundance of umber convenient to the Mill.
The subscriber will sell the Mill detached from the
Plantation, or all together. Any person or persons
wishing to purchase would do well to make it conven
ient to come and see for themselves. If not sold bv
the first of November, I shall sell to the highest bidder,
os l am determined to dispose of it.
JOSIAH DICKSON.
P. S.—ls sold under the hammer, it will be done on
the place, on the first Saturday, or 3J day of November.
April 11 I—ts
IIL 115-QIA RTERS, Cl EOKGI.4, ?
Milledgevili.e, March 17th, 1849. $
To the Colonels, or Commandants of Re
giments comprising the Eighth Division,
Georgia Militia.
AT7 HERE AS, a vacancy has occurred in the Eighth
W Division, Georgia Miiitia,by the resignation of
Major-General E. P. Daniel.
Now, in order that said vacancy may be filled, and
in pursuance ol law, I have thought proper to issue
this my Proclamation, hereby ordering you the said
Colonels, or Commandants ot Regiments, to cause an
election to be held on Tuesday the 22nd day ot May
next, at the several places of holding elections for mem
bers ol the General Assembly, giving due notice thereof
for the election of a Major-General, to fill the vacanev
aloresaid. And Ido further order that the return <>f
said election be made to Head-Quarters in the tune
prescribed bylaw.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief.
JOHN T SMITH, Aid-de-Camp.
The counties of Bibb, Crawford, Dooly. Hous
ton, Munroe, Pike and Upson,compose the Division.
March2l. 51-9 t
Dr. Gordon’s Vegetable Auti-Bilious
family pills.
BEING compounded exclusively of such ingredi
ents as nature intended should operate on theim
! purifies of the human system—strike at the root of
j the disease, removing all impurities from the body
1 opening the pores externally and muniaily, separating
I all foreign and obnoxious particles from the chyle, so
! that the blood, of which it is the origin, must be thor
oughly pure—necessarily securing a free and vigorous
action to the Heart, Lungs,Liver and Stomach, there
by restoring health, by opening the pores, cleansing
I the veins and arteries, unirnpeding all the natural
veins and purify ing the blood ; they render the system
: not only thoroughly sound, but also impervious to dis
eases, even when all other means have failed.
Within the last two months, nit re than one hundred
cases of the most aggravated forms of Dyspepsia have
: been cured by the .Medicine, where rigid dieting, the
Blue Pill, and almost every other means had been re
sorted to, without any benefit, and when death stared
! its miserable victim fully in the face. If Dr. Gordon’s
Pills were not adapted to the cure ofany but this horrid
malady,their uniform suceess in this di-ease alone
wouid be sufficient to “waft onto fame” the name of
their inventor, as a benefactor of his species. The
medicine never fails to cure the worst cases of Piles in
one week !
For sale by J. C. GILBERT & CO. and BRUNO
!i. VIRGINS, Agents Macon.
April, 11 2 eow6m*
$25 REWARD.
§ RUNAWAY from the subscriber in Macon,
on or about, the 15th January, a Negro Man
; JOHN, about 29 years of age, of brown
hair black and straight, thick set,
about 5 teet 7or 8 inches high. He will doubtless at
! tempt to pass himself off as a while or freeman. He
is a Tailor by trade, and will very probable apply for
work iu villages. A liberal reward will be paid for
, his apprehension and confinement inOuil, so that I can
! get him. §25 will be paid to any person delivering the
hoy to me in Macon. He formerly belonged to Jonas
j H. Holland, of Jasper county.
O. G. SPARKS.
j Macon, March 14. 50-tl
NOTICE. —Thirty Thousand Dollars of State
Semi-Annual Coupon Bonds, can be had by ap
plication to Mr. I. C. PLANT, Agent of the Marine i,
j Fire Insurance Bank, at Macon, Ga. This is a good
‘ and safe investment for Executors, Administrators,
| Guardians and other Trustees, under the act of 1845
WM. L. MITCHELL .Chief Engineer,
j Apnl II 3-t W. &. A. R. R.
I To All Concerned.
THE undersigned will not,alter this date, hold them
selves liable for the payment of the Reward of
SSOO, offered by them on the 2d day ol November last,
for the arrest ol Dr. Robt. T. Fiewelleu, of Culloden,
Monroe County, who murdered Uriah T. Lockett on
28th October, and fled from public justice:
ASA VV. CHAPMAN,
BRADFORD T. CHAPMAN.
April 4th, 1849 1 3t