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j VMEB T. NISBET AND SIMM ROSE,
EDITORS.
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GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE.
[Continued from Firs’ Pap*.]
Two leading objections are urged against this plan.—
The first is founded upon the hear that the subordinate
posts on the road will be regarded aud tilled as (>oliticai
offices. Under my administration this practice has
ceased to exist. Whatever may be the thought or said
about making governmental offices, political positions,
in other dejiartmenu, it is a well settled fact, dial it wih
not answer in the management of rail roads or similar
State eoterprizes. Such a policy is condemned both bv
reason aud experience, and can never be resorted t<
without endangering the public interest This tru 1,
is so clearly illustrated in the history of every Stan
work, whre the policy has been adopted, that I do uo
believe that the experiment will again he made in out
own htate. The other objection is of a more serious
ebarae er. It grows out of the changes in the nuuiagt
ment of the rood, incident to the frequent change in ihe
Executive office. I admit the force of this objection
and the only reply that can be offered, is founded on the
fact, that the objection is applicable to every plan which
has been or can be suggested for the government of the
road under State management.
In view of these difficulties, I submit to your consid
eration, another plan, for the diposal of the road, one.
which will secure three great objects to be attained,
first, the retention of the State’s interest in the road,
second, a uniform and permanent system for its man
agement ; and third, a certain and reliable revenue from
:t It is to lease the road underanaet of incorporation.
Let a charter be granted with a capital of five hundred
thousand dollars in shares of u hundred dollars each.—
The charter should proride that the company should
make semi-annual payments to the State, and’that the
first failure should 71-0 facto work its forfeiture. The
amount to be paid by the company for its lease, should
be at least live per cent on the capital invested bv the
State, which might be estimated at five millions of dol
lars. The charter should be for a limited time, and per
haps twenty-tire rears would be sufficiently long The
company should be required to return the Road at the
expiration of the lease in as good condition, and as well
equipped as when they received it. The improvement.-
which the increased hn.iuu.. <>f the ■ imJ w ill requite them
to make, would afford a reliable guaranty main this
P° !nt - Dn the other hand the State should agree to
pay the company for any increased value given to the
road by the improvements made bv them. 1 Wish n
should also be made in the charter, to protect connect
ing roads from a partial, and unjust administration of
t* aflairs, under such penalties as would ensure perfect
f 1 btt ' c fixed the capital of the compuuv
ola half million, supposing that to be sufficient tor thV
ordinary improvements, which are still required to put
the road ;u complete order. The Legislature could he.. -
oner increase it, if the business of ibe load should u
quire the laying of a double track.
Ia submitting this suggestion to your consideration,
I have merely laid down the outlines of a plan which
mtg it be pertecied, it the policy recommended meets
with your approval If adopted care should be excreis
ed m guarding the interests of the State in „v charm
which may be granted, and that is submitted with great
conadeuce to your wisdom and discretion. I beg lea* e to
repeat, that the adoption of thispilicv will ensure a iiir
tonu aud penmment system in the conduct and manage
meut of this great work. It will be brouglp under the 01* -
ration of private enterprise and individual teres’ with
out saenhemg the investment of the Suite. It will In
relieved from the difficulties winch have shown mus.
always more or less attend its management under State
control, and busily ensure the regular leceipt into the
treasury of at least two hundred aud fifty thousand dol
lars per annum.
THE PENITENTIARY.
kerewitb the reports ol the Principal K.-et -
w and Book keeper of the Penitentiary which w II ex
hffiit to you its operations during the p*>t two veais.-
officers of that Institution during that rime have
been faithful, and energetic in the discharge of iheii du
ties, anu I believe that its business under their charge
wilt comnare favorable with the business „f prececdiim
Ku V- 8 t S8 ° ,S *’ tbe e,id ~r ,h *‘ ‘ ear will in all orre
bubihty discharge its labilities, and leave if Lee lion,
debt. The business of the I'euiteniiarv is not. u „d in
my judgement never will be a source ol’ revenue to .he
SUtc. The appropriations which have from time to
Lme been made to meat its liabilities, show ibis 1 K :
Tbe gross amount of them is set fu.th in the Keeim s
report. It now requires large appropriations to m. ki
the necessary improvements, and to tumid. materials
lor it* successful management, h is a subject which
should secure more ot the personal attention of x„„r
members thau has berefofore Us 1, the case. \i, i,..
apecuon of its condition will give you more satisfactory
information of its true wants tlian a:.x ,p.esent,d,o’.,
• that 1 cat. m.*ke, and 1 would urge the propriety- „f
doing so, as it can be done with link trouble to y'om-
much benefit to the ferare. As v, u will pei -
ceive from ihe keeper's report the business ot building
rad road cars have been commenced on a pretty ennii
sve scale. The experiment so tar has proved eminent
ly success till, indeed it has been tLe priucij-al source of
revenue since it commencemen'. For the w ant of the
necessary means, an arrangement had to be mad, with :
the State road to furnish the materials for building cars
and as long as that road requires all the cars that can’
be built at the Penitentiary, this arrangement could be
continued. If the bu.s:nea however, should be extend
ed as recommended in the Keeper’s report it w ill I*.
■ewvari tor JOU lO Supply the n^, f ,„ c a.,s 1.., i|, c
purchase in advance ot materials, as the object should |
hen he, to manufacture cars for all raids that mav ,| e - I
atre to purchase. It would also be necessary to aiuho -
ire the employ nient of a Superintendent of’ilds btatieh
of the work, at a better salary than is now allowed to
tbe subordinate officers. If a ready- sale be found for
the cars. I have no hesitation in saying, that it is the
most profitable business that cun be carried on in the
Penitentiary.
The importance of cla- tying the prisoners in the
Peniteutiary, has been so repeatedly and forcibly pre
sented to the legislature by my predeci-ssora that I
deem it unnecessary to enlarge upon this sulject. It is
spun brought to vow a item on by the Principal Keep
ers Report, and I M ould impress upon vour minds the t
propriety of giving it your early attention. When this
recommendation is based ujkiu the concurrent opinion
of every one who has been thrown in o official commu
nication with the Penitentiary, it should at least roceiv,
more consideration than has heretofore been giveuto r
TEE LUNATIC ASTLCJH.
The biennial Kejxvrt of the Ti usiecs, Superintenden
and Resident Physician of the Lunatic Asylum is nert
with submitted. This Institution has been condticiv
during the past two t ears with the characteristic euerg
and ability of it* officers. I commend to your aiiet
tion the suggestions and recouuneudut ions coniained ii
these Reports. Founded as they are upon the cxj>en
ence and observation of those wbo hat e shown then,
•elves so worthy of the contideuce reposed in ihrtn b
the State, they should commend your must favontbl
consideration. This Institution was established by ilt-
State under the conviction that it was our duty io pu
▼ide for the safety and comfort of that uufoitutiateclas
of our fellow beings, who had been deprived of thei
reason, and thereby rendered incapable of providing to
themselves. The humane object will now have Ue>
accomplished, so long as there remains in the boidei St
our State one unfortunate lunatic unpioviiied lot. It i
a melancholy and bit initialing reflection, ili.it applicunis
for admission, are daily rejected for (lie waul of i he nec
essary means to provide for their accommodation.—
This ought not to be so. 1 hold it to be the solemn du
ty of those who have been spared from this aw ful ca
lamity to furnish from their treasure whatever may be
required lor the support and comfort of their less for
tunate fellcw beings. I cannot believe that there live*
in our State a single citizen, who would not give a cor
dial respouse to this sentiment. The necessaries of ibis
Ins’itutiou, is therefore the only just limit to jour ap
propriation. When you ascertain its wants, let them
De supplied, your hearts will approve the act, and join
constituents will sanction the vote.
There is one class of lunai ics for whom no provision i
made in the organization of this Institution, t allude
to our slave population. This omission, 1 have no doubt,
is attributable to the fact, that the number is so limited
that it has not attracted public attention. There are,
however, a few, and suitable provision should be inude
for them. The first suggestion would be to leave this
matter in the hands of the owners, after linn iding a
Sice at the Asylum for their reception. Tins will noi
, however, as it sometimes happens that the uufbi
tunate lunatic is the only property of the owner; and
he is therefore unable to support him at the Asylum.—
It would perhaps be wrong to tax those who here no
interest in slaves, to mise money lor this purpose. The
amount which should be raised lor this object, would
be small, and if levied upon the taxable slave property,
would not be felt by the owner. Looking to the num
ber of lunatic negioea, it would require only a nouiiuu:
tax upon this kind of property to raiae the necessary
means I can see no good reason why every slave ow ti
er should not cheerfully submit to this tax, to carry out
eo desirable and praiseworthy an object. 1 tbcicfore
recommend that proper steps be taken at youi present
•eesiou to carry out these views iu the manner sugges t'd.
DEAF AND DUMB ASYLU*.
The report of the Commissioners for the Deaf and
Dumb Asylum for the years lib* and 1005 ia herewith
transmitted. The success of this institution is s gist.*
lying result, and should secure for it the continued pal
rouage at the .State. Your predecessors bare by their
liberal endowments recognized the duty of the Stale to
provide for the education oi ihe union unate mute, and
it would be difficult for the Legislature to appropriate
the mouey of the people to an object that would receive
& more unqualified approval from fhc popular mind. J
also transmit the report of a oomoii'iee appointed by
tnyself to at'cud tho annual examination of l l *-*-. Ii
bears Testimony to the laiihfui and efficient discinugc cl
duly by the officers of the institution. Its recoin men
dations are commended toyourcousideraiit.ii, m worthy
of attention in your legislation on this subject.
THE INSTITUTION FOU THE BLIND,
I transmit to you the first annual renort of the Trus
tees for the “Georgia Academy for tlie Blind. This
institution was organized uudei an act of the last Legis
lature, aud is dow ati uggling through its infantile exis
tence.’ It has encouutued toe difficulties which have
•mended all similar institutions, aud iu view us these
didiculiies, its efforts have been attended with a* much
iUcteas a.- could have reasonably been anticipated. It
lias show n itself worthy of the fosieriug care extended
io it bv tour predecessors, and should continue In re
ceive yoiir i atruMge and encouragement. The appeal
m behalf of the blind —like that made for the deal and
duuih— addi esses itself to our better feelings. The
.bvwn would be callous aud hardeued that could treat
tlwi appeal wdt indifference. Those of us who hum
bctii endowed by a kind Providence with all the aftai
butes 0; in an hood, unimpaired by u mease or uiisfortunc,
nave rearing upon ua an obligation ui leiercnce to our
le*. ffo ~rod brethren, which we cannot disregard In
i establishing and maintaining these different institutions
the people of Georgia have exhibited then appreciation
of this high duty. The success which has attended
these efforts, should only stimulate us to renewed exer
t.oiis aud wore liberal contribution.
UKOKCIA MILITAUY INSTITUTE.
At tbe last session of the General Assembly provision
was made by law for the education of a certain number
of cadets in the Military Institute, located at Marietta.
A report is herewith transmitted from the Board of Vis
itors of that institution, which will present to the Legi-v
lature all the information mi that subject in my posse
sion. The system of military education is growing in
popular favor throughout the country. In other States
of the Union these Academies receive liberal endow
ments from the Government, and are becoming more
and more the favorites of the jieople. So tar as lam
enabled to judge, the Marietta Imdiiuie has been as em
inetiflv successful as any of its sister institutions, and as
descrying of S..,te patronage.
EDUCATION.
i The cause of Education number*, among its friends
j no supporters, more zealous, or liberal, than the people
lof Georgia. It is with sincere pleasure and honest pride
I that we can point to the progress of education in our
j State. Our University was never in a more flout idling
{condition, and never more deserving <>t the confidence
! and patronage of the State. Other colleges have sprung
lup in generous rivalry with this institution under the
patronage of private entetprize, affording tbe most ex
tensive facilities for a liberal education to all who may
be possessed of the necessary means. (Colleges and
Seminaries for tlie education of our daughters are to
found in almost every neghbot Imkwl, (bunded upon pri
vate munificence and conducted with marked energy
and ability. I would not unnecessarily mark this pic
ture so grateful to out feelings and so gratifying to our
!State pride; but a sense of duty demands that our at
tention should be turned to another branch ot tfie sub
ject, yvhich presents for our consideration far different
results. Whilst the inimis of those, who have been
blessed with the necessary means -are being stored with
all the rich ireasures of knowledge, placed in their reach
I by these flourishing institutions—there is to be found
’ another class, less favored of Heaven, who are growing
up in titter ignorance. The propriety ot providing for
j die edit, at ion of the poor is recognized by every one;
I but I am not sure that its importance is fully appreein
j led. Ido not speak of that complete and finished edu
i cation yvhich can be acquired only in our higher Semi
naries and Colieges, but l refer to it iti its more limited
sense. The man who can lead and write is a well edu
cates! man, in comparison with one, to whom the Alpha
bet is an unmeaning mystery ; Hiid the gulf that sepa
rates these two classes is far’vvidcr and deeper thau the
one w!i-h lies In-tween the humblest scholar and the
most learned Professor. Give to every son and daugh
ter of the :S:atc an opportunity of learning to read and
write, and we become that day an educated people for
all the practical purjKises of Government The hones
ty, purity, and intelligence of the people constitute the
firm foundations of a republican Government. To the
j extent of our ability it is our duty to foster and nurture
! ‘lie elements of security and strength. Georgia has in
■ some degree realized this truth ana exhibited a disjiosi
; .ion to act upon it. Her ablest sons have been summon
ed to the task of devising systems for the education ot
:he poor; and our legislative tables groan under the uc
’ cumulated reports of committees appointed to investi
■ gate and report iqw>n the subject. All that could be
(done in this way hus been done, and yet the sons and
‘daughters of poverty ;.re unprovided with thenppor
i tiinitv ot learning to read and write. Can nothing more
Ibe effected? In this field of labor, so inviting to the
{) tat riot and philanthropist, to be abandoned und forsa
ken ? To answer these inquiries, we must ascertain,
| first, what has occasioned this failure heretofore? and
secondly, aic we able and willing to overcome the diffi
culty in the future? The first point is very clearly pre
sented in the statement in this simple sact —’he number
of children returned under our poor school, is ys,ooo)
j thirty-eight thousand, and the money appropriated for
their education is <twenty-three thousand dol
lars. In other words, for the education of each child,
j die Legislature appropriates the sum of sixty cents. I
jean use no argument or language that will present in
I more forcible terms the ijiain defect in our past system,
than is to te found in this s’uternent. We have failed
i to educate the destitute children of the Stale, because
yve have failed to appropriate a sufficient sum of money
Jt effect the object, it is more than useless to discuss
t plans and sy stems until the necessary means are furn-
I (shed to make any plan successful. This view of the
subject brings me to the second inquiry, (.'an this and tfi
jcul-y be met aud overcome? In other words, will the
Legislature appropriate the uccessary amount of money,
j At pteseiit I am not prepared to recommend any large
i increase ot the appropriation. My object is more par
ticularly to c.ill your utteutiou to a period in the future,
I when ihe required sum can lie devoted to this object
; without the imposition of any additional tax upon the
j |H-ople. H lam right in flic views w hich I have al
ready presented to ihe financial condition of the State,
: present and prospective, in the course of a few years the
. public debt w ill be paid off, and there w ill lie no neces-
Isity for incurring another. When that time shall have
; arrived, our present tax law may be reduced one half,
{and still furnish ample means for an economical admit'-
’ is'ration of the Government—giving no just cause of
; complaint on the ground .f p.xation. The State rail
tiuti undet die system I have rccointnencd will bring
| into the Treasury a certain and regular revenue of two |
; hundred and fifty thousand dollars. To that sum I look
to supply the present detect in our educational system j
for the jKtor. To that patriotic object, as yvoll as the lie- |
I cessities of the institutions established by the State for j
the Deaf and Dumb, the Blind, and the unfortunate ]
’ Lunatic, it should be sacred I v devoted; and until the
wants of each and all should have been fully supplied,
• not one dollar shoti and be withdrawn for any other pur-
I pose. I have invited your attention to the subject at this
! time that the public mind may be directed to its con
sideration in advance of the period when policy may
i Lb propriety be adopted.
rIBLIC PRINTING.
I call your attention to the law on the subject oi the !
public printing. It is defective in many respects, and !
requires Legislative action. The great delay that oc- j
curled in the printing of the Laws and Journals of the
last General Assembly, should not be permitted to oc- !
cur again. Under the law as it uow stands there will i
I always be more or less danger of its recurring. In the
estimation of many persons, the Executive is held part- I
llv responsible for such delay, and yet he is powerless j
to prevent it. Provision should be made by law that
the public priutiog should he done at the seat of ;
Government—under the eye ami supervision of the Ex
ecutive, and he should be clothed with J lower to trails- ‘
for it from the hands of the public printer whenever he j
fails to complete it in a given perils! to be fixed by law. ;
Whenever there is unnecessary delay, the Executive :
dioiild Is* authorized and required to make such deduc- j
ions as the exigency in his judgement justifies ; and j
imilar jsiwer should he lodged with him in case the ‘
riming is not executed in manner and style required i
>y law. It should be made the duty of the Secretary ;
f State, to compare the printed laws before their final ‘
uMication, with the enrolled acts in office, and proper j
nmpensatiuii should be allowed him for the discharge 1
f this duty. The style and execution of the printed j
cts should be improved. The aet of I*<34 requited
,iem to conform to the laws of the United States, us at
uat time published. Since then great improvement
ns been made in the printing of the aws of the United
*tate. and we should in th:s respect keep up w ith tlie
rogresa of the age.
ANNUAL SESSIONS.
; The ex|>erin.ent of biennial sessions of the General
isseinbly, has been sufficiently tested by experience,
| tid I believe that the public judgement of tbe State is
I required to pronounce against it. I was among the
i umber ot advocates, and so voted when the question
vas submitted to the people for their decision, lam
mw satisfied, that iu common with a large majority of
nv fellow citizens, I was wrong, and am prepared to
j econ hi lend a return to annual session. Even if the
! qolicv ot bi-enmal sessions was right at the time of its
[adoption, ihe increased interest and important public
‘ works of the State have w rought such a change in our
•ffuiis that a different system is now required for our
• rogressed and progressing condition. A single con
sideration should satisfy every man of the propriety of
annua! sesious. At present, uii power is placed in the
hands of the Executive for two years, mid his term ex
, ares, and the |>eopleare called upon to pass judgement
iiisiti’ his official career, before his actings and doings
{can be submitted to the test of Legislative inves'igu
(lion He cannot be called tijxin for an exposition ot
Ibis official doings until the General Assembly meets,
rand that does not take place until his term ol office has
‘expired, and he has eithei been re-elected or defeated,
jor has Voluntarily withdrawn from tbe public service.
1 This is w rong in theory, and might work much injury
i* n practice. It was an economical view of the subject,
{which induced the people to resort to bi-eunia! ses
{ ,j OI i S- but it may well be questioned whether the result
i has justified this expectation. The fact that the Genc
i ral Assembly meets only once in two years, renders it
I necessary to*extend the length of the session. The at
! mutated business of the Hi o i ears most be disposed of,
uxi additional time is required to do it. In order that
he people may have an opportunity of passing their
idgeinent upon this subject, I recommend that an act
•ering the constitution be passed by the General As
cniblv at its present session, aud the question subntil
■d to the people at the next general election It ap
.oved ly them, your successors can perfect the nltcra
on, and if condemned, the act can then be rejected
n opportunity will rims he offered of having the ques
,on decided l/v the direct action of those most deeply
iterested in the matter.
ATTORXKT GENERAL.
My experience in office has brought vividly before
le the fact that innumerable occasions occur, where
ie Executive, on account of the varied and increasing
ifercats of ‘he State, requites the mature and del.be
ite counsel of persons skilled in the law. The burned
id off-hand opinion of the best lawyers, me worth but
tile under such circumstances; and Ihe separate soi
titi advice of feed counsel on every such question,
oiild be a heavy diaw upon the contingent fund. My
w-ii conviction is, that an effii er known as ihe Ai.o
ev fleiieial ot the fifiate of Oeorgia, will sueii a sah.i/
sWould toi.inianu Hie best counsel in the N.ate, would
,ect the necessity of the case. To the general duty of
lvisiug the several Executive Departments of the the
eminent, might be added with propriety, the lepro
titiug and advocating the interest of the State in all
icstious arising before our Supreme Court. The du
es of such an officer, it is unnecessary tor me to spec
y. The necessity and piopriety of such an office will
e felt by every one occupying the Executive chair.
THE SUPREME COURT AND STATE LIIIRARY.
At the time the Supreme Court was established the
ea prevailed that the convenience of parties litigant
Squired that the court should hold its sessions at points
ecessible to them. Forthat purpose it was provided m
ie law organizing the court that it should sit at nine
flereut places. Experience lias shown that this was
mistaken view of the subject, as the parties sel
am if ever attend ihe court. Their attendance is no
ecetwary, and they therefore stay away. No one wi 1
ueation the fact, that this migratory feature waK ti
ed with gicat inconvenience to the members ot the
jurt. it this was the only objection to it, it might be
hoi ne with, but it deprives the court of
• f consulting good libraries, which are not to be found
at many of the points, where i* is now held. VV it bout
attempting lo present the many reasons which might
be urged iti favor of the change, us they will ream tv
suggest themselves to your minds. 1 recommend that
the places for holding the court be reduced to the num
ber required by the Constitution. Looking (o the fu
ture tiermanence and usefulness of this court, I think
it advisable that the Constitution be so amended,
as to authorize its entire sittings at the seat of govern
ment, I can see no good reason why it should be oth
erwise The docket of the court could bo so arranged
for each ot the Judicial Districts, as to enable counsel
to attend to their cases with us much convenience at
Milledgeville as at auy other jniint.
In this connection, I call t our attention to the contu
tion of our Suite library. For many years the library
has been totally neglected and lost sight ot by the Leg
islature. The last General Assembly made an annual
ua prop rut ion of a thousand dollars for it. This amount
regularly continued with the system of exchanges with
flu- o'her States, would in the course of a few years
furnish a State library, ol which we might not bi
j ashamed. The small salary given to the librarian win
not secure the services of a competent officer, unless
the appointment is conoecLsl wiili some other office,
as has been done during the last two years. The libra
rian’s report is herewith communicated. It will show
show the condition of the library, its increase since I
came into office, and also the regulations I have adop
ted to preserve it from its former fate. It cannot be
necessary for me lo submit an argument to the Legis
lature in favor of obtaining and keeping a good State
library. Statepride.il there was no o;her considera
tion, would make an appeal in its favor, that ought not
to be disregarded. Its propriety and usefulness, how
ever, are too apparent to require further comment. I
confidently commend to vour favorable consideration
ihe policy adopted by your immediate predecessors on
this subject.
MISCF.I.I.AXEOI S SUBJECTS.
A vacancy occurred on the Supreme Court bench
during the present year, by the resignation of the Hon.
Hiram Warner, which I filled by the appointment of
the Hon. Ebeuezer Starnes. There have been several
vacancies occasioned bv the death and resignation, on
the Circuit Court bench, but as they are no longer fill
ed by the’Legislature, it is unnecessary to specify them.
The creditors of the Bank of Darien, have been for
years applying to tbe State for the liquidation of their
claims, holding as they do, that the Slate is liable for
them. It is time that this matter should be disposed
of, and I recommend that some provision be made by
the present General Assembly for the final settlement
of these claims, either by submitting the questions in
volved to the decision of the courts, or some other tri
bunal to be selected by the Legislature, and agreed fi
by the parties in interest.
1 was directed by a resolution of the last General
Assembly, to withdraw the block of marble, which bad
been furnished tor the Washington Monument Iron
this State, on account of the objectionable iuscriptior
upon it, and to provide another in its stead, with thi
simple inscription of the arms of the State. Fiuding
that Ihe object of the Legislature could be carried on
by an alteration of tbe inscription on tlie block ah ead’
furnished, I adopted that course, as the most economi
cal and appropriate under the circumstances.
lly joint resolution of the last General Assembly, }
was required to appoint n commission to examine am’
report in tie* present Legislature, on the claims of Win
(J. Anderson, Thomus Aud.-ison, and Richard J. Willis
securities of John R. Anderson, on his bonds, as Uashiet
and agent of tbe Darien Bank. I appointed Charles
Dougherty and Win Hope Hull, and herewith trans
mit to you their report upon the subject.
My predecessors informed the lust General Assembly
that the question of the boundary between Florida and
our own State had been submitted to the Suprctm
Court of the United States, and that he had engaged
the services of the Hon. J. M. Berrien, as the Attorney
(t the State. At the instance of Judge Berrien, I asso
ciated with him the Hon. George Badger, having been
i authorized by resolution of the last Legislature, to em
! ploy additional counsel in the case. Tilt* case is still
| [lending, and will probably be decided at the approach
i ing term of that court.
A qnes:ion of boundary between South Carolina tnd
‘Georgia has arisen since tbe adjournment of the last
: General Assembly. Tbe correspondence between the
Governor and the Attorney General of Smith Caro'ina
and myself on that subject is herewith transmitted. —
My views are so fully presented in that eoi i espondence,
that 1 deem it unnecessary to add anything in reference
to it. I recommend that the suggestion contained in
the last letter of the Aitoniv General of South Carolina
be acceded to, and that provision be made for submit
ting the question of boundary to the decision of tlu Su
preme ( ourt ot the United States, it presentsthe most
satisfactory mode of settling a dispute,Which if left un
adjusted, might at some future day lead lo uupleasan
consequences.
By a joint resolution ol the last General Assembly, I
was directed to appoint “iwo suitable persons as dele
gates from this State to attend aconvention of delegates
from the Thirteen Original States,” which was held it
I’liiladelpbia, on the fitli of July Isi.VJ. I appointed thi
Hon. Marshall J. Welborn, of Columbus, and the Hon.
Asburv Hull, ot Athens, who accepted the appointment,
and their report of the action of the convention is here
with transmii ted. The object for w hich this com entint
I assembled, and the mode by which that object is to be
I consummated, are so fully and satisfactorily presented
j in tbe accompanying report, that I do not feel called up
’ on to do mote than ask tor it your careful consideration,
i It is no local or sectional movement, in which the pen
. pie of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania alone are interest
ed. It was prompted by a national sentiment as broad
; as the Union—and a spirit of gratitude and vcucratioi
j as deeply implanted in the hearts ot ti e American peo
: pie, as are the memories of our rerolut.unary struggles.
Georgia has participated so far with commendable zeal,
and patriotic ardor in this noble enterprise—and Idoiib
not, that every step of its future progress wilt be mark
ed with the evidence of her liberality.
The lust General Assembly passed a joint resolution
authorizing me “to erect, on the public grounds, neat
I the State House, a suitable monument to the inemorv
i of our late distinguished fellow-citizen, l f on John Foi
; syth, and pay for the same out of tin in jtiev appropri
; aied for that purpose by the act of the l egislature, ap-
I proved February go, ISoO ” The prnpos : tion contained
in this resolution, meets my cordial approval. No one
entertained a higher appreciation of the services ami
brilliant career of Mr. Forsyth, titan myself, and it
| would have given me sincere pleasure to have carried
! out the intention of the Legislature, it i c.nld have been
done. The amount of the appropriatin'! i wholly inade
quate for the contemplated object. A monument erect
, ed on the .Stale House square, to the memory of Mr.
: Forsvth, should not only be creditabl ‘to the State, but
f worthy of tlie distinguished dead; sairt a monument
i cannot be obtained tor one thousand dollars. For this
; reason and tor this retire in alone, 1 ha.e taken no steps
J to carry out this resolution, aud I now recommend that
| the appropriation be increased loa sum that will secure
| such a monument as the occasion call v for; a monu
ment worthy ol the State of Georgia, am worthy of the
; distinguished defender of the Constitution and’ Union
! of our fathers.
We have just had our first judicial elections under
: the law giving those election to the people. The policy
of the law has been vindicated, ami it presents an up
propriute occasion tor recommending an extension of its
provisions to Ihe remaining cases ot ri-utc officers elec
ted by the Legislature.
Our election laws need amendment. The duty of de
ciding ujKin the returns of many eD.cti.nis, is bv impli
cation devolved u{Min the Executive. No rules however
i are prescribed tor his govern mein'. This should be
remedied by the passage of an act, plainly defining his
duty, power, and mode of procedure.
The great number ol law s w hicii hai t been passed on
the subject of the lands belonging to the State has in
volved that subject ill great dillici.l v. Many of these
laws were of a mere local charatt ;r, ‘.lit their applica
tion being general in the terms of the statute, has pro
duced a contrariety of provisions iitlbult to reconcile.
The whole subject need< thorougli and radical legisla
tion, and I trust it will receive your consideration du
ring the present session. For the disposition of the re
maining ungranted lands of every desci iption, that have
been regularly surveyed, 1 would recemtnend that the
policy ol the act of ls-gj be adopted. Experience has
proven it lo tie, by far the mosteconoin cal and satisfac
tory inode of disposing of the pub ic 1; nds.
The slow hut steady devclopmei.t ts the mineral re
sources of our State, should bring t > \ our attention the
inqiortaiice of providing for a thorough survey of the
•State. Other departments of interest would be greatly
benefited by it—and 1 recommend that ample provision
be made for that purpose.
1 was requested by resolution of tje Senate of the
last Legislature to make the alterations and arrange
ments in the Senate Chamber tendered necessary by the
increased number of that body. It hits been attended
to —and a portion of the expense paid out of the contin
geut hind. No special appropriation was made to car
ry out tins resolution, and it now bjco.ues necessary for
you to make an early appropriation to pay the balance
due to Mr. Lord, the contractor. As I e was among the
unfortunate number w ho suffered sevt rely from the late
lire in this city, I would urge upon you the justice of
providing for the immediate iteltleiocjt of his account.
Your attention has doubtless beet arrested by the
destructive character of the tire to which I have just al
luded. The individual sufferers in tko no appeal to you
tor relief, but it is iu your power to render essential aid,
not only to them btil to the w hole community, by deci
sive action upon the subject of a reu oval of the .-cat of
gnvcnimmt. The constant agitation of that question
has paralyzed the energies ot he people ot Milledgeville
and crushed their spirit ot ett Brprise. The future pros
perity of their city is involved in it, i.nd so long as it re
mains uii open and unsettled point, the effect w II he
felt and seen in the downward cndeii :y of every interest
connected with tins prosperity of the city. Ample time
has been allowed for her usee turning tiie popular will
on the subject, and legislative exp tea. ion should now be
given tnllicju Igmcni ot the people. It is due not only
to this community, but also to the future comfort of
those, who may be officially i ailed to spend a portion of
their time at the Capitol, riuch arrangements as are
necessary to muke Alilledgevii ‘e u pleasant residence lor
the members of the General / sseutl ly, and others cal
itd here by public business, ca.i never be made until it
is k .own that ihe seat ol Government will not be re
moved. Whatever, therefore, may he the public w ill
on this subject, let it be made known iu such authorita
tive lorm, as will relieve all doubt aid anxiety in refer
once to it.
FEDERAL RELATIONS.
I herewith transmit n communication from the State
Department of Ihe Federal Government, accompanied
vviih a copy of a “Consul, r Conve'itiou between the
United Slates of America and Ills M ijesiy the Emperor
ot the French.’ Your attention is called to the provis
ions of the seventh article of the convention.
1 herewith transmit the resolutions of various state
Legislatures, which have been forwarded to me.
Since the last session of the Genet a! Assembly, an oc
currence has trauspiied in which Georgia, though not
directly a party, is in my judgement deeply interested,
aud lu which i deem it niv duty to call your attention.
A citizen of Virginia on his way to Texas with slaves is
by force of circumstances, coni|elled to take a tempora
ry transit through the citvot Aew York. Upon Hubert*
Corpus before Judge Payne of that Slate—ihe negroes
were declared fiee, and the cit zeu deprived ot his pic
pertv. Though i.ideuriiiiod tally, l behove by vohin
lary subscription, yet the principle involved ill the de-
cision is one of vast importance and startling tendency,
in which the interest of Mr. Lemmons becomes insig
nificant, aud the interest of every slave holding State
paramount and equal. Virginia and Texas have no
deeper interest than Georgia and Alabama. It is under
stood that an appeal has bocu taken from the decision,
to the appellate court oi New York, and it is probable
that the final adjudication of the question involved will
be made bv the Supreme Court of the United States.—
The deliberate determination of any question by that tri
bunal commands and should receive tbe respect of the
country, and constitutes a precedent controlling conse
quent cases. The principles involved in the decision of
Judge I’avne will be better considered in a court room
than in a document like the present. It is not my pur
pose therefore to submit an argument on the correct
ness of that decision. It such is the law, it is the first
time that it lias been solemnly, thus produced in a case
made before any tribunal within my knowledge. If it
j be true that the citizens <>t the slaveholding Stutes, who
by force of circumstances or tor convenience, seek a pas
! sago through the territory • i a non slaveholding Stale,
; with their slaves—are then, by deprived of their propet
, tv in them, and the slaves ipso facto become emancipa
’ led, it is time that we know the law as it is. No Court
in America hus ever announced this to be tbe law. It
would be exceedingly strange it it should be. By the
comity of Nations, the personal status ot every man is
determined bv the law of his domicil, and whether he
be bond or free, capable or incapable there, he remains
so every w here anew domicil is acquired. This is but
the courtesy ot nation to nation, founded, not upon the
statute, but is absolutely necessary for the peace and
harmonv of States, and for the enforcement of private
justice. A denial of this comity is unheard o among
civilized nations, and if deliberately and wantonly per
sisted in, would be just cause of war. Can it be possi
ble that the courtesy yielded by independent nations to
each other, can be’rightfully denied by one of these
| States to Ihe others? Is the bond of Union uii an In ri
ty or reason for a course ol conduct unjustifiable w i h
out that bond ? Did the framers of the Constitution so
wise and so provident as to aid other possible causes of
disturbance betweeu the States, permit so pregnant a
source ofdiscord, to pass unheeded and unprovided for?
In yielding our right to make treaties, and to declare
war, have we left ourselves remediless in cases of palpa
ble violation of the law and comity of nations? The
adjudication of these questions by the tribunal organi
zed under the constitution, cannot be reviewed with in
difference l>y us. Every slave-holding State should be
’ heard befort that tribunal. I therefore recommend, that
in ihe event,of the Lemmon’s case being carried before
the Supreme Court, the Executive be authorised to em
ploy abb* counsel, in i ehalf of the State ot Geo: gut, to
he heard before that court, upon these questions.
The general condition of our Federal Relations pre
sents a fluttering prospect. Since the happy termma
ion of those angrv sectional strifes, which for a time
hieatened our peace and quiet, the country has return
'd to a state of culm rejto.se, and all the indications of
lie present, point a happy, peaceful and prosperous fu
me. HOWELL COBB.
MACON, GEORGIA:
IVKDXESDAY, NOVKJIBEB 16, 1853.
We refer our readers to the first page of this
•beet for the commencement of the Governor’s Mes
.uge. The unavoidable absence of the editor is our
tpolngy for the scanty supply of editorial in our pre
vent issue.
The Second quarter, Fall Session, of the Bibb
Comity Academy—Male Department—will commence
on Monday first, 21st November.
’-tf” The Kuukels are now giving our citizens a rich
treat with their unequaled performances in their pecu
liar line. From the crowds that have attended their
entertainments in the large northern and southern
.cities, we should judge them to be of the most attrac
tive kind, and well worthy the patronage of our citi
; zeus.
I
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP AMERICA.
’ Baltimore, Nov. 11. —The Royal mail steamship
• iintric", Capt. W. J. C. Lang, has arrived at Halifax,
iom Liverpool, which jiort she left on the 2‘Jth ult.
Liverpool Cotton Market.
From the departure of the Africa, on the 22d ult.,
up to the 28th ult., 36,550 bales of Cotton was sold. The
better qualities were firm, but the lower descriptions
uni declin'd 7-16d. Middling Orleans was quoted at
and; Fait* Mobile at 6J jd; Middling Mobile at ;
u 'air Uplands at
( The Rice market was unchanged, and a moderate
Hisiness was transacted during the week at
er cwt.
Loxnox Monet Market. —Consols for money and
iccount were quoted at from
Havre Cotton Market.—The sales of Cotton during
\ he week ending the 25th ult., comprised 7,750 bales.—
VII qualities hud advanced from one to two francs; tin*
ower qualifies, however hud improved most. The
. lock on hand, exclusive of that on shipboard, amount
: (1 to (58,000 bales.
European Intelligence.
Advices from Bucharest to the 25th ult., state that
two Russian steamers and eight gun boats had forcei
the passage of the Danube, on the 23d ultimo, encoun
■ toring a b. isk tire from the Turkish fort, which kiilec
I one Russian colonel, three officers and twelve men and
wounded forty. The Russians say they set fire to the
fort with a shell.
It is reported thut the Emperor of Russia has abdi
cated in favor of the Grand Duke Constantine.
Fiance is prepared to send troops to Constantinople.
It is said that Count Nesselrode desires further nego
tiations.
The Turkish Government does not desire the pres
ence of the combined fleets and Constantinople, unless
they are prepared to act efficiently.
It is rumored that the Four Great Powers have drawn
up new propositions for the acceptance of Russia and
Turkey.
It appears that the Russians, not the Circassians, were
defeated in the engagement that recently took place.
The Hon. I’. Soule, our Minister at the Court of Ma
drid, was received by the Qiteeu of Spain, he having
modified some objectionable passage in his address.
son typmdence of tie Journal <{• Me<t< wjer.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Nov. 12. h, DSA
Gem lemln: Permit a looker ou here, to sav a few
words about the seat of Government. Gov. Cobb in his
message, recommends that the location be permanently
fixed, anti indirectly argues in favor of Milledgeville as
the place. This recommendation of the Ex-Governor
lias opened the question of removal, or permanent fixed
ness; and in all circles here, the matter is being freely
discussed. With him, all agree that it should be set
tled; but unlike him, the majority are for removal to
some more eligible point. The truth is, thut things
have conic to a pass here no longer to beeudured. Nev
er iu the recollection of the oldest visitor, have accom
modations been so scant and bad. Tbe members of the
Legislature are crowded and huddled together in small
rooms, without coinfort and convenience to perform
their public duties—whilst visitors who are drawn here
by business, curiosity, or pleasure, are well nigh house
less, or wit', difficulty find a place to lay their heads.—
It is a sigh', for a painter to see at the public Hotels how
the crowd eag.u ly watch for meals, and rush in to catch
a morsel. And then the gay young belles, dear sweet
creatures, are compelled to herd together in back rooms
and to receive their beaux by turns, at the doors or in
a parlor tilled with all manner of sleeping parapherna
lia.
The good people of Milledgeville promised some years
ago, that when the Gordon Railroad was finished, ac
commodations should be furnished commensurate with
the wants of the public. They pointed to the building
of that Road as removing the great objection to Milledge
ville, on the score of inaccessibility. Well that Road is
finished, but no improvement is perceived in the ac
commodations of the place. On the coutrary the pub
lic is worse accommodated than ever before. The ment
hol sos the Legislature are crowded, jammed, and jos
tled in a way that is anything but comfortable, or fa
vorable to the dispatch of the public business. And if
any one of them should desire to bring His family
here, lie seeks in vain for suitable quarters. Many poor
uxorious fellows would like most dcuoedly, to sweeten
the labors of Legislation with the smiles of their wives.
But alas ! for them, what can they do, with already a half
a dozen in a room, and at least two in a bed? Bed, did
1 say. He is a happy man who shares a part of this luxu
ry—some think they are lucky to get a place on the
floor. Now what is to be done? Georgia is a great Slate,
and should boast a prouder Capital. And il better ac
commodations cannot be furnished, let the seat of Go
vernment be removed. Your people at Macon were once
eager for the seat of Government, and 1 am sorry to
hear you now regard it with comparative indifference.
You have the right position, and your city is bout and to
be the great Southern Centre of Railroad communica
tion. Your people are public spirited, and have shown
at your Fairs and Mass meetings, that you knowhow
to provide for crowds. If the seat of Government goes
to Macon, you will provide all suitable accommodations.
Although an up country man myself, 1 am for Macon,
is just tho place. If Milledgeville could improve, 1
i ould say let the seat of Government alone -but il can
iot, will uot, and so let it travel.
A SUFFERER.
Gov. Johnson’s Inaugural Address.
Senators and liepresenUitiees:
In assuming the duties of the Executive office, I trust,
I duly appreciate the high and solemn responsibilities
which they impose. My profound gratitude, for this
distinguished evidence of the popular confidence, is
equalled only by unfeigned distrust of my ability to re
deem them. Both thankfulness and diffidence conspire
to make me humble and cautious. I bring to the task,
however, the zeal df earnest patriotism, and the faith of
confident reliance upon Divine assistance, to direct me
in the path of “ Wisdom, Justice and Moderation.”
Self preservation is the first great law of our nature.
Government is its out-birth—the organic form which it
elaborates for itself, as the instrument of its power, for
tlie protection of communities. The object of such pro
tection, both for the individual and social man, is to
live, that he may be free, and to be free that lie may
pursue happiness. Happiness is to be found in the un
folding and cultivation of our moral and intellectual be
ing, in connection with the rational enjoyment of ail
the sources of comfort, refinement and luxury, with
which the Bountiful Creator has endowed the king
doms of Nature. Its perfection is the attainment ot the
best and purest state of civilization. This then, is the
proper ultimate end of government —to elevate man to
the highest civilization of which lie is susceptible.—
Hence it is the imperative duty of those to whom i s
administration is confided, to ascertain the means with
in their control, and how they are to be employed, in
order to promote the desired end.
In a monarchy, where the will of one man is su
preme, the machinery of government may be kept in
motion, without calling into requisition the popular
mind and heart. The Sovereign thinks and acts for
the nation. 11 lie be wise and virtuous, the people are
well governed; and for the mere purposes of govern
ment, they need not be educated. But our system rests
upon an entirely different principle. It assumes, that
the people are capable of self-government; each man is
a portion of the sovereignty, and, to the extent of his
individual influence, gives direction to all the opera
tions of government. But this assumption is not baser!
upon any inherent capacity for government, as an at
tribute of man. It pre-supposes intelligence, to under
stand his rights, and virtue, to give that intelligence
proper direction. Hence, public education and morali
ty —enlightened, intellectual, and cultivated heart—arc
iiulispensibie to the success of our political system.—
They arc the main pillars on which the structure is
built ; let them be substituted by ignorance and vice,
and the fabric will tumble to ruins.
If to this consideration we add the reflection, that ed
ucation is the most potent means for the rapid develop
ment of a high civilization—the proper end of govern
ment -how obvious and imperative is the obligation, to
foster its diffusion among the people, with a liberality
commensurate with its importance, and the unimiiibei
ed blessings which it procures! The cause of public
education is emphatically the cause of our State. It
addresses itself to every noble feeling of our hearts.—
If, as patriots, we desire the perpetuity of our free in
stitutions —if, as philunthiopists, we would gladden the
children of poverty with the sunbeams of science, ele
vate them to useful citizenship, and press to their lips
the cup of intellectual happiness, it pleads with an ur
gency and pathos that should awaken every generous
impulse.
The natural resources of Georgia arc almost bound
less. No spot upon the Globe, embracing au equal area
of territory, affords a richer field, or stronger incen
tives to enterprise, in every branch of labor, and in ev
ery pursuit. Reaching from the southern spur of the
Aileghanies, nearly to the balmy verge of perpetual
spring, she possesses almost every variety of soil and
climate, and is thus invited to the cultivation of every
product required by the n< cessities, or craved by the
luxury of mankind. Hence, Agriculture should be
fostered. It is the support of every other art, feeds
and clothes the world, and energizes its commerce with
the blood of life. Fertile rallies and barren bills alike
demand the highest attainments of its skill, to preserve
the one from exhaustion, and fertilize the other, so that
both may yield the greatest possible reward to well di
rected industry.
In endless variety and exhaustless supply, the ores
slumber in the bosoms of our hills and mountains. All
that is required is enlightened enterprise, to make them
available for the multiform use of human life. In their
dormancy they are worthless : but roused by the magic
touch of industry, they will biing to the State wealth,
prosperity and power.
But who does not perceive, that the successful devel
opment of these natural resources requires an educated
mind energetic enterprise directed by the skill of sci
ence and philosophy ? What, but science, shall analyse
our soils, point out the mode of their fertilization
and test their capacity for production ? What, but sci
ence shall detect the locution of ores and minerals and
explain the best method of appropriating them to the
want of society? What, but science, shall measure the
motive power of the waterfall, to propel machinery ?
It is the lamp to guide in every department of labor
and art. Without it, industry toils and gropes in Cim
merian darkness and scarcely gains its daily bread by
the sweat of its brow. Is it not then, a mistaken econ
omy, that Georgia has so long dispensed with a Slate
Geologist and Agricultural chemist, charged with the
duty to investigate her resources, and to direct the en
ergies and capital of our people, to their developeiuent?
We have just reason to be proud of our advancement
in facilities for rapid transport and travel. Their suc
cess has removed the prejudices which, for a time, im
peded their construction, and gives augury of the pros
peiily and glory with which they are destined to crown
our State. Whilst, therefore, we should not lose sight
of a wise economy, we should be prompted by a liberal
lor< cast, to foster our system of internal improvements,
in every legitimate way. 1: will hasten the develop
ment of our resources, augment the value of our lauds,
Jjx our population, ands: rviiiiliuai_iiiui^ucuiLhl4aiLU---
itthese subjects are intimately connected the Me
chanic arts. With ns, they have lagged tar behind all
other branches of industry. Comparatively, how iittle
inventive genius have wo exhibited ! llow few of our
native sons engage in their pursuit! llow little do we
appreciate skill and taste in their execution! Why is
it thus! 1 It is because, with us, they ate so seldom con
nected with educated mind ; and this again, is the re
sult ot a false sentiment which assigns the mechanic a
rank, in the social scale inferior to those who euguge
in other industrial pursuits. This subject is scarcely
second in importance to any other. Can nothing be
done to rescue the Mechanic til ts from obscurity, and
elevate them to their merited dignity? Nothing to ren
der them attractive to genius and education? If this
can be accomplished, it will reveal inventive genius and
open new chaunels for abor and capital. It will till our
towns and villages with the sound ot the hammer, and
the music of machinery, and substitute for dilapidation
ami decay, comfortable dwellings, thrift and prosperity.
h .~o ms therefore, that the establishment of a well
digested system of public education, the development
of our boundless agricultural and mineral resources,
the completion of our schemes of Internal Improve
ments, the proper administration of the Western & At
lantic Kailtoad, and the encouragement of the Mechanic
Arts, demand the immediate and earnest, but judicious
consideration of the guardians of the Commonwealth.
They are subject w hich require wisdom in council,
and prudence in action. But they should not be neg
lected, if we expect Georgia to advance to the stature ot
lull grown maluiity, in the exalted attributes of a high
civilization.
It must not bo expected, however, that these great
objects can be accomplished, without the use of mo
ney. To raise the requisite amount, we must rely
mainly upon taxation. This involves the most delicate
and important power with which you are invested.
While, therefore, it should Ik* exercised with great can
tion, we must remember, that contracted parsimony is
not synonymous with wise economy. Nor are we to
limit our policy by the boundaries ot the present hour.
Results are with the future, and we must look with pa
tient expectation, for time to prove the value of all our
enterprise?, and to remunerate expenditures tor their
prosecution. We act for those who are to follow us.—
In every succeeding moment of the present, our con
duct involves the welfare ot future generations. We
are amenable to posterity, under the highest sanctions
that can influence an organized community. The pa
triotism of our common constituency, is equal to any
contribution which may be levied upon their labor and
property, if they see that it comports with sound econ
omy, is demanded by the public good, suggested by u
wise forecast, and that it exacts, from each, in propor
tion to his ability to pay. Be these our landtnatks in
raising and disbursing money.
The relation between the General and State Govern
ments points out the title of strict construction of the
Goustitution of the United States, as the polar star to
the ouc, w hilst the native of the Federal compact indi
cates, with equal clearness, the duty of obedience, on
i tie part of t..e oilier, to constitutional Lws It is! Ik
perfection of American statesmanship to comprehend
fully this nicely adjusted relation. It is the petfectiou
ot American patriotism to demand, that both Shall
move in their respective orbits. For it is the only mode
of perpetuating the Union and preserving, ai the same
time, the reserved rights of the States, its effects will
ever be fraternity, harmony and prosperity, thwugli
mit the entire limits of the Republic.
To the Southern States, the observance o*’ this rule
is especially important. The institution ol domestic
slavery is peculiar to them. It is a part of their social,
as well as their political struu.ure. It is recognized
and protected by ihe Constitution. It must not be
touched by Federal encroachment. The agitation and
heart-boring of the past must suffice certainly, so far
as Georgia is concerned. For, in acquiescing in the
“ Ctriit’iromise Aleistuts” of ]sod, she lias distinctly
put the Federal Government upon terms. She has said,
it innnt be a final sJtdein. id • that agitation must cease ;
t/iut the “ Fttgiiice Since Luo “in .s’ be fjitiif uUy execu
ted. SIIK HAS SAID IT, AMI SHE INTENDS TO STAND BY
lIEK OATH.
Senators and KtpresenUitires, the interests of Geor
gia, and her future welfare, so far us it depends upon
our action, are entrusted to us for the ensuing two
years, by a confiding constituency. In the execution
of our solemn trust, let us he animated by u spirit of
conciliation and harmony; and in every measure adop
ted, let all other feelings be merged into patriotic devo
tion to the public good.
In performing rite part assigned me under the Con
stitution and laws, 1 cannot expect to avoid error; but
l hope not to deserve ccusuro. 1 shall intend to do
right, even, if from imperfection of judgement, 1 should
do wrong.
May God bless Georgia, and may llis wisdom direct
the deliberations of her guardians.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
J ( >N LODGE, NO. 48. j
Ov ..oer 11, A.- L 5853. )
At a called Communication held this day at the Lodge
Room, it being announced that our beloved Worship
ful Master, D. G. Worsliain, bad, on Thursday the 2otl
of this month, been called from labor on Earth to re
freshment above; on motion, a Committee consistingof
Brothers, Smith, Grant ami Davis, was appointed tore
port suitable resolutions expressive of ihe sympathy
and respect of this Lodge.
The Committee subm red the following preamble
an 1 resolutions, which unanimously adopted:
The occasion of our present assembling is one ot deep
ly, solemn, and mournful import. Death the ruthless
destroyer, has entered our Mystic Sanctuary and- ■ ip
;>cd it of one of its brightest jewels. Our Bein’ ed \\.
M , 1). (i. Worsham, is no more. The Supreme L>. Mer
of tlie Universe has called him to his reward in that
Celestial Lodge, not made with hands eternal in the
Heavens; Society, ihe Church of Christ, a bereaved
family, and the Masonic Fraternity join together in
mourning a common loss—but painful as his death may
be, we have in the Book of Divine promise a certain as
surance, that a spirit so pure as his shall survive the
desolation of the grave, and wing its flight o’er the runs
o! the tomb, to brighter and loveleir realms on high.
It it therefore Rtsolced, That vve tender toilie he; t liv
ed tamily of our esteemed Worshipful, an expression ot
our heartfelt sympathy in Bus, their hour of affi <• ion.
Resolcel, That as a tribute to his memory, and a- an
indication of our feelings, we wear the usual badge of
mourning for thirty days.
lie olced, That the above be published in the Masonic
Journal, Journal & Me* m ■ r and South rn Pretlnjle
rlan, and that a copy o: die same be handed to his sor
rowing family bv the Secretary.
’ WM. J. SM ITH, >
JOHN J. GRANT, ) Co * Mi
James W. Simmons, Seo'ry.
Council Chamber, Not. 11, ISoiJ.
REGULAR MEETING.
Present—The Mayor.
Aldermen —Holt, Clayton, Rogers and A\ liittle.
Absent—Aid. O. F. Adams, G. W. Adams, Smith
and Johnston.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and
confirmed.
The Bridge Keener reported tolls for the week
ending 4th November, S9O 40 ; and for tin; week
ending this day, $97 15.
The Finance Committee to whom was referred the
Treasurer’s ThirdQu.-rrers Account — K -port, having
examined tlie same, find it correct and properly
vouched.
The Committee to whom was referred the widen
ing of Fourth or Market Street, from Oglethorpe
Street —Report, That on the 4th day of Feb., 1853,
■ in accordance with the order of the City Council, we
proceeded to widen Fourth Street from Oglethorpe
Street, South, by taking from Job Taylor's lot a strip
39 feet oil North, 41 feet South, and 383 feet in length
making 15,320 square feet, which at $li>0() per acre,
the price agreed on, makes the city of Macon in
debted to Job Taylor, Esq., $-’B4 33.
G. W. ADAMS, Committe.
The Report was adopted, and the amount ordered
p lid.
The Finance Committee reported in favor of the
following accounts, which was ordered paid, viz ;
Georgia Citizen’s, $102; John Hailey s, $92 5(1;
Justices’ Court, sll 69.
Deputy Marshal, Aderhold, was granted leave of
of absence, to attend Court at Brunswick.
W. A. Joyce was granted leave to transfer his Re
tail License to Henry Stcir.
On motion of Aid. Rogers,
Resolved, That the Street Committee b ■ authorized
to have built a Brick Culvert in Fourth Street, in r
the Catholic Church, of such dimensions, as in their
opinion, they may think suituable. Carried.
Report of the Committee to whom was referred
the Petition of E. E. Brown:
The Street Committee would recognize to the full
est extent, the bad order of Magnolia Street, com
plained of in the Petition of Mr. E. E. Brown, and
will as soon as some more public thoroughfares are
put in order, direct the street force to that Street.
They have already made a contract for cutting a
ditch—and the same is now progressing.
G. T. ROGERS, i
R. B. CLAYTON, > Committee.
P. S. HOLT, )
Report received.
W. L. Johnston was granted leave to run a two
j horse Dray ill place of his one-horse Dray, for the
unexpired term of his License, by paving $lO.
The following accounts were referred to the Fi
nance Committee, viz : Thomas H igby's, John
Knight's, Bray, Carliart 5c Co’s., J. \V. Aderhold s,
E. A. Vincent’s.
Council then adjourned to 10 o’clock, to morrow.
November 12, 1853.
Council met according to adjournment.
Present—The Mayor.
Aldermen—Holt, Johnston, Rogers, O. F. Adams,
Whittle and G. W. Adams.
Absent—Aid. Smith and Clayton.
On motion of Aid. Rogers,
Resulted, That the Senator and Representatives
i from this county, be requested t<> take charge of the
• proposed amendments to the Charter of this City,
j and have the same acted upon as early in the session
!as practicable. Carried.
i The Street Committee, to whom was referred the
[ Petition of Charles Campbell, on the subject of <-I<>s
[ ing the alley West of l.i- I t —Report, that in their
opinion, tlie keeping s: i 1 : lley open in its present
condition, is of no publi ■ b befit. Therefore,
Resulted, That Mr. Campbell be permitted to close
said alley, on condition that the same be opened
whenever Count il thinks the public interest require
it. G. T. ROGERS, >
R. B. CLAYTON, > Committee.
P. S. HOLT. )
The Report was adopted.
’ Council then adjourned.
Attest. “ A K. FREEMAN, c. c.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A CARD.
‘LW” The undersigned respectfully offer their names
to the people of Bibb county, as Candidates f>r the offi
ces of Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff, at the ensuing
January election. C. A. THARP,
nor 10 D. J. DAVIS.
We are authorized to announce SOLOMON
It. JOHNSON, Esq. as a candidate for Tax Re
ceiver, of Bibb county, at the eusuing election in Janu
ary. nov 10 —83-tde*
2-??” WM. IIOLJIES is a candidate for Sheriff
of Bibb county, at the ensuing election.
STEPHEN COLLINS wll be his Deputy, if elected,
nov 2 31-tde
JjgT* Weare authorised in announce J • A. SLOAN
as a candidate for Receiver of Tax Returns of Bibb
County, at the ensuing election. nov 9 82 te
M e are authorised to announce WILLIa.M ( .
KENNEDY, as a Candidate for Tax Collector, of Bibb
county, at the election in January next,
nov 2 tde
JAMES 11. COOPER is a Candidate for
Tax Receiver of Bibb countv, at the ensuing election
ti January next. nov 2 31 —tile
J-t?“ WE are authorized to announce MIDDLE'!'-.*N
McDONALD, as a Candidate for Tax Collector of Bibb
County, at the ensuing election. 20 Oc-ie
Jy?” WM. HONE is a candidate for TAX COL
LECTOR of Bibb county at the ensuing election,
oct l y 2t>— et
l-W We are authorized to announce RICHARD A.
CAIN, as a candidate for re-election, as Tax Collector
>f the County of Bibb.
jnly 6 13-ie
It? CLARK WILDER is a candidate for Tax
Collector of Bibb county, at the ensuing election.
July 18, 1883 I” te*
We are authorized to announce RICHARD A
- us a candidate for the Clerk of Inferior Cour
or the County of Bibb, at 1 lie eusuing January Election
aug 3 13-tde
A C A R D .
THOMAS T. YCHE, having recently lost bis
Varehonse by tire, has made arrangements with
dcssrs. Patten A Collins for the Storage of ail Cotton
onsigneil to him.
1 He respectfully and earnestly solicits his firm friends
>and patrons, to continue to him tlieir business ur that
1 place, and all others who may desire to aid him in his
present unfortunate situation and loss.
His personal attention, as also that of Messrs. Patten
A Collins, will be given to all business entrusted !.
him. oct. P.t 2‘o-it
w mu ■—Mm.L it- .-Anoeai ‘IW.U swML-oa
SOJmSRN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPnNi',
MACON AGENCY.
Thu above Corporation continues to issue policies cm
the life of white persons and slaves, for any speci
lied time or for natural life. Insures juirties of all oc
cupations.
Also—Eire Risks on frame ns well as fire-proof build
ings, in city or country, with the contents, Furtituie
and Merchandise.
Also —River and Marine Risks taken at the usual
rates of premium.
With au ample fund available at all times to meet
losses promptly, the corporation solicits a continuation
of the very liberal patronage heretofore extended to the
Macon Agency.
i .oases, when made, liberally adjusted and promptly
paid by the Agent, according to terms ot policy.
AS BURY HULL, President,
0. F. McCAY, Actuary.
Albon Chase, Secretary.
For insurance, or any matters touching tin
same, apply to ROBERT S. LAMER, Agent,
may 14-7 and Attorney ut Law, Macon, Os.
Hartford Fire Insurance >,
Fire Risks,*,, Cotton a„d !/’ 1
disc, Store Houses Dwelling.. B
<NO., 11l Iho UnOYt? ()!;i Jl's.l \V(.|J J . * r . lli Lrv
ken at the usual rates Lv j-' 1 ■'"<•<[. ’
j,„ ‘ I
ANNAH MU ii 7AL !1< jup <
Uknkv I). Wee,i, JW, f 1 ' E
TRUSTEES.— IJ. K. Waii-e. ir “
ry Lathrop, H. D. Weed \"i ‘
E. K. Wood. Kua il’, l.nV
The undersigned, Agent for the ~ “H
prepared to take risks against Fir, M
Ac., on favorable terms , ‘,
dec IS - *’■ M'Kljr®
HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COS-, 3
‘ha itTror.n, coxxEaic,
Having established an Agency i a \ Vl ’
dto issue Insurance nj on ifo. )' iVl ,’ ( J . M
ervants upon as liberal terms ‘ h ■
tie country. P. M. .] rj Ji
dec 22-S8 ts Office at ;!„. M :nniU .
FACTS CANNOT EE DORmT'*
LET THE AFFLICTED Read ANDr ,J
i\ I ORE than 500 persons in ff l( , 1
iVI Vm, alone, testify to the rciiiri’ if
formed by caktck’s mmnmi my,,
The great Spring Medicine and p Ur :. ipt , 1
is now used bv hundreds <*f ‘rate r iil • 0
tifv daily to ihe remarkable cures Jf#
greatest of all medicines, Carter's ill
Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofula j' i ,’. 1 ’
Skin, Liter Disease, Fevers, L'leci
tions of the Kidneys, Disease of
Complaints, Pains and Aching „f tp./b 1 ■
are speedily put to flight by usiicr
usable remedy. b s r - at aC(i^H
For all diseases of the Blood, nothin r
found to compare with it. It cleat*, v ts
impurities, acts gently and dlicicmiv’ V }
Kidneys, strengthens the ltige : .;>„ n ’ t
Siomach, makes the Skin cleat ai H
the Constitution, cnlecblrd bv di.-eaM
by tlie excesses of \ouih, to its
strenglh. ‘ ‘
For the Ladies, it is incomparably bt:-,,.
cosmetics ever used. A few doses of tv* ■ C I
Mixture will remove all
the roses mantling to the check, give ela • PI
step, and impiove the general health in',
degree, beyond all the medicines eve lu l!l i^
A large number of certilicatesof riMartn.!
performed on j,ersons residing in i! u u ‘'j.’
Va., by the use of Carter’s Spanish Mixture f H
evidence that there is no humbug about it
hotel keepers, magistrates, physicians, atid-Jti
well known to the community, all add’ their ♦ 9
to the effects of this Great Blood iy Uln ’
Call and see a few hundreds of thecwii’W M
the bo,tie.
None genuine unless signed Bennett A IfotH
gists; Principal Depots at M. Waud, Ci.cisi iM
8-3 Maiden Lane, New York; T. W. lh'DitAcH
Jenkins A Haktshokxk, Phihulelphia
Beers, No 125 Main Street Richn:ond,; yf J
sale by James 1!. Carter, Savannah; L. L. f ■
ak, Macon ; and by Druggists and country
every w here.
Brice $1 00 per bottle, or 6 bottles for j; a ■
may 25
MEDICIES WORTHY A PLACE IN ALL FatM
BEING PREPARED BY A REGUI.AU GIiHH
AND PHYSICIAN OF TiURTY YEARS STaMijsjH
DR J. S. ROSE is an Honorary Member
Philadelphia Medical Society, and
l-'2", from the University of Pennsylvania,
guidance of truly eminent Professors PlmicTH
man, Gibson, Core, James aid Hare—names M
led for medical science.
Being solicited by thousands of his patients
his Preparations, he now offers to the public,
suits of his experience for the past thirty years.
lowing valuable Family Medicines, each
specific disease.
DR. J. S. ROSE'S NERVOUS AND IaTEfIJ
CORDIAL.
The Greatest Discovery in Medical Science.
tonisbiug preparation for raising up a
debilitated by care, labor, study or disease,
charm. It gives strength and appetite,
great invigorating properties.
For Heart Disease,all Nervous Affections,
Heart Burn, Restlessness, Numbness, NeunfeH
ing the spirits, and giving power to the u !
it is almost miraculous in its effect. 50 cea-ii^B
A MEDICINE FOR EVERY FAME! I
Do you suffer with any pain ? If you do voawjH
immediate relief by using Dr. J. S. KOSE
It is the only prepanion which cures aluwstitcH
soar throat, rheumatism, from colds, pains in tbiß
back or limbs, face, ear, or tooth, ache, stonuichirß
els, side or back, stiff neck, bruises, corns, .riiH
blaius. There is nothing equa! to it, li rluiiipssH
ing in the breast. Wherever you have pain igH
Pain Cut er, safe to all ages. Price 12}4, H-iiH
cents.
FOE all DISEASES of the KIDNEYS and BUS
Ur. J. S. Use's Compound Ft aid JLdw-t f
This is decidedly one of the best remedies
for diseases of the Kidneys, Bladders, ike.. anftalH
gout v affections ; always highly recommended bjH
late Dr. Physic, and many of the most disting;®
medical men abroad. Price 50 cents.
FOR COUGH, COLDS AND WHOOPING Cod
The led Cough Syrup in the World!
I)r. Rose’s Celebrated Cough Syrup, give imaedi
relief to the worst Cough, whether Comutnpiiveorj
ceeding from a cold. It allays any irritation and
Lungs, and fortifies the system against future c*.
In bottle's at 50 cents and sl.
WHOOPING COUGH, another complaint, aia
worse iu cold and damp weather. The afflicted I
find great relief in the use of I)r, J.S. Hose’s
Cough Syrup, which always relieves, and p: D
disease from running into other diseases, mi-Ins I
flammation of the l.uugs. Dropsy ic the Chert a
Consumption. Price 5o cents.
FOR LIVER COMPLAINTS. DYSPEPSUK.
The Liver being tlie larges, gland in
it is more frequently deranged than any other. 1*
follow Dyspepsia, Constipation, Ce !<1 Fee,, and
Appetite —ihe skin becomes yellow, the star-vs
and there is a great aversion to society, llepjwj
Liver, and you correct all these evils, Tbc siartfß
partitions to take are Dr. Rose's celebrated
Anti-Bilious Pills. They carry off’ the Biie.
give appetite and strength. Price li 1 ;.. cenbai.*
cents per box. . ,1
All of the above Preparations w ith Br. Hose; ‘ l ®
cal Adviser to Persons us sickness and in W’. ■
had ot E. L. STKOHECKER A Cos . GEtM-ELM
Macon; Case, Fort A Cos., Milledgeville; filial
McCay, Americus; Baldwin and Hobson, w J
Middleton Thornton, Campbellton; J. 1-
nan ; and of dealers generally throughout ilx"’- ■
sep 21 B
ty Professor A LEX. C. BAURI > TRlCl'lfl
OUS or MEDICATED COMPOUND, for lie -
Curling, Preserving, Restoring and Mrengmviy'J
Hair, Relieving Diseases of ihe hi. i; “*■
mane Pait.s, and Healing External \\ tui ;‘\m
by no geographical lines, the tepuiatiou (>■
Tricoplnrous pervades the Union. Tlr salts*
article of late years have increased in a ratio
exceeds belief Professor Barky, utter
ainination of bis sales’ book, Infos that
bottles delivered to order, in quantifies
gross upward, during the year ibs2, was w- I
Os 115 ‘.OHO. - i'-r-J
It is unnecessary to present at length the<••'•■
the wonderful properties of the Tricophercit>i ■
public have ltimished such an en , b , rse! m> ; 1 1 ■
The cheapness of the article, and the explain j- 1
of ils chemical action upon the hair, the
all cases ot superficial irritation, hi; 1 ,tW .’ J
it to the attention of the people. i‘L ‘ V: ;L‘ t
iin entor desired. Every bottle advetiiM'* .<•'• j
effects of the fluid exceeded expectation. }• ,
a charm. The ladies would not be w irhoiit
dealers in every sec,ion of the United
must have it; and thus was built up a v Y’.!, ,•
ot ail extent hitherto unheard ot as legains •
this kind. The highest jvoisit lias not „
and it is believed that the sales this year nil 1
and a half of bottles \ fd
Depot and Manufactory, No. 157 Bmadiv*.. •
Retail price, 25 cents a large bottle. , t
Lilwral disc unt to purchasers by the qai‘ n
by all the principal merchants and di u r? is, ,7 1 Vjjiiti
the United States and Canada. JleXß<‘. • :
Great Britain, Fiance, &c., and by Gtoaia
E. L. SntoHEvKKR & (Jo.. Macon.
The Greatest Discovery of th e
MT Pi.inters, Fanneis, Families a ’*’l ‘"’.j;!?
purchase no remedy, equal to Dr. Tol :a- s “ j
auH'ii: for L'hokra, Dysemcrv, Colic, t p.rt
Uheutiiatisiii, Quinsey, Fore Throat,
ache, Sea Sickness, Cuts, Burns,
the Limbs, Back, Chest, Ac ..., . .^ar* 4
If i; does not give relief, the money “ !l - L y
all that is asked is a trial, and use o*® 9
directions. , . *■
This art icle is an English Reif-cdy. > ll! 8 h 8
Ihe late King of England, V ilban. me - !t ,
tided to by him, as . cure for KUenju*'’;’ ” . |;sl jgt
i vihing else reeotnniendcd by b s ‘ in l **
ed. Over L’.oniM'OV ot Bottles have kS?
United .Stales without a singlo kiilun-y 1 | j<sj
lies aiated ■ha the won
■sio pci hot tie, for i. cas off ioup, >t' .. ;cs , B<y
was applied. It cures Toothache.' 11
ache in a half an hour, and C’bo era v IA
in a few hours. . , ~..j1iv,,...j1iv, rtjd Jf
li is perfectly innt c.id ,■> , ’ t ’ l l i*pi.sK' uu: '‘
the recommendation of the niosi ci’“ U 1 *
ihe United States. Brice 2 aim <•’ 1 , j, (ir se I
IW Dr. Tobias has al*o put up a U^ 4Bll
in Bint Bottles, which is wamuU-j. •
than anv other lor ihe cure of < j a d Ho ‘
old Sores, Cuts, Bruises Scratches, U-*
Brice ! its. \ ...
Dr. Tobias con’d fill a dozen Ne'-; 1 i ±c
cates and letters rm;v
cures accon.jilishell b\ 1 is cn-’. k -
warranting n sufficient, as no ’ ■ Tlu , e by
pay for it, who does not obtain ij. • ~s
so inticli worthless medicine si •’ J ty
Dr. Tobias wishes Ins article to recel vio.
and if he gives the value of *** “ , u ,f oilic^ ls /
he asks ’he patronage of ihe p’ b ;G 5
I)r. Tobias Office, f e u ' u d
George Bayne sole M h f^ ) e r L s n. sJ‘ i J
for Macon. Also, tor sale by ‘U, , t .. ‘ . is
Keepers throughout >’ 1 ’ “
Sjf George Payne “ill ®”Pi •
,o “the Proprietor's prices.
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