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|flurnal & Pfssntgcr. and S. BOSE, EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS. From the Savannah Republican. .llonldoinery Correapoudenoe. Montqomsry, May 14, 1861. Congress is engaged in discussing the ta riff question in their secret sessions, and will probably adopt the digested plan of the Committee published at its last session, sub ject to such modifications as the exigencies of the times may require. It is feared that the blockade of Lincoln will seriously di minish the revenue, unless speedily raised, and if not, the Government will have to re sort to direct taxation, in order to provide for its support. This plan will prove ac ceptable to the people, and will be more ef fective than a mere dependence upon an un certain income. Seme one has suggested, though not officially, the project ot levying a tax of four percent, upon slaves, but con sidering the average value of the slave at present to be four hundred dollars, the in come will not exceed thirty-six millions. The Secretary of War alone estimates for thirty-five millions, and it is probable that at least one hundred will be needed for dis bursement this year. We may therefore confidently expect a system of direct taxa tion in case any inconvenience is experienced jo collections of the customs revenue. The tariff will be reduced to an exceedingly low figure, and will expose, by its action, tbe tuon-trosities of its colleague, the Morrell Tariff. Additional nominations for the Regular Army were sent in to-day, but I have been unable to ascertain wbat appointments were made. Most of those already in the service, are engaged recruiting, with the exception of the field officers. The Navy Department is stretching every sinew to organize an efficient coast police, and very many privateering commissions have been issued. The ten gun boats at New Orleans are rapidly ap proaching completion, and the steamer lately engaged in the Havana trade is being gun ned and prepared for action. In Congress to-day, Mr. T. R. It. Cobb, of Georgia, presented the following resolu tion in relation to a Day of Fasting and Prayer: “ The dependence of nations, as of indi viduals, upon au overruling Providence at all times, we fully recognize. But when perils surround and national existence is threatened, it peculiarly becomes a people tJo manifest tbeir submission to the will and guidance of the omnipotent Ruler of the Universe. If the cause be righteous and the quarrel just, we may confidently rely upon Him who reigneth alike over the ar mies of the Earth, and the hosts of Heaven At the same time we recognize our duty to appeal humbly to Him who hath said ‘i will be enquired of, of my people.” To the end therefore that the whole people of these Confederate States, may, in union, and with one accord approach the throne of the Most High, to invoke His blessing upon us and our defensive struggle for the right of self- Government and the enjoyment of the lib erty He vouchsafed to our fathers, and pro tect us from those who threaten our homes with fire and sword—our domestic circles with ruthless lust: our father’s graves with the invaders’ feet, and our altars with infi del desecration— “ Readied, By the Congress of the Con federate States, That the President be re quested to issue his proclamation appointing a day of fasting and prayer, in the observ ance of which all shall be invited to join, who recognize our dependence upon God, and who desire the happiness and security of that people ‘whose God is the Lord.’ ” It is hardly necessary for me to add that the preamble and resolution were unani mously adopted. Mr. Oldham, of Texas, introduced a reso lution authorizing the Committee on Com mercial affairs to enquire into the expedien cy of making the city of Houston, in the State of Texas, a port of Entry and Delivery, and that they report, by bill or otherwise; which was adopted. Mr. Clingbaiu, of North Carolina, who occupies a seat on the floor of Congress, up on the same condition as Texas before she was admitted, presented the resolution which I append. The resolution is one adopted by the Legislature of North Carolina. He con sidered that, notwithstanding the continu ance of his State in the Union,she was at war with the Federal Government, and this war had been declared by the United States.— She has declared herself a sovereign and independent State, and signified her inten tion to co-operate with the Southern Confed eracy. Ihe clerk read the followiug paper as pre sented : “ Resolution authorising (he Governor of North Carolina to use alt (hr power of the State, Civil and Military , consistent with the Constitution, to protect the persons aud property of our citizens, and to maintain and defend the honor of North Carolina. “ Whereas the Constitution of the United States Las been entirely subverted, and its Government has been converted into a mil itary despotism by usurpations of the ad ministration of Abraham Lincoln. And whereas, the said Abraham Lincoln has pro mulgated a proclamation, declaring the ports of North Carolina in a state of blockade, and directing our ships engaged in lawful commerce to be seized: and whereas, such measures are by the laws of civilized nations only to be resorted to against a foreign State therefore “ He it Resulted, That the Governor is hereby authorized to use all the powers of the State, Civil and Military, consistent with the Constitution, to protect the persons and property of our citizens, and to maintain and defend the honor of North Carolina.” The paper was ordered to be spread on the journals, and Congress then resolved itfto secret session. The Sesretary of the Treasury has infor mation to the effect that the citizens of Rich mond are eagerly taking the Confederate bonds, and it is highly probable that the entire Imm will be very shortly absorbed. \\ ith reference to the location of the Cap itol, nothing very definite has as yet been ascertained. Rumors and surmises are rife —projects and plana are formed mentally, l>y every body but nobody can arrive at the exact truth in the case. ’ It i 8 most likely that Congress will adjourn thia week to meet, at the call of the President When Virginia passes the Ordinance, President Davis will issue his proclamation calling up on Congress to assemble in Richmond, aud leaving the Government Bureaus in Mont gomery. It is obvious, however, that this splitting of the executive and legislative powers can only exist temporarily and the conclusion of the whole matter will be, that the Bureaus will be sent for almost immedi nwlv, nnd tbt unUl Lltocmbcr, Richmond will continue; the C.pitol, unless Lincoln is sues soother protest and requests them to •‘ disperse to the,r respective abodes ’ i„ double quick time l No change bus either been, or is likely to t made m the Cahiuet, and (he rumors or such changes are only the grumbliugs of disappointed spirits. President Davis went to Pensacola this morning, to give a personal inspection to the fortifications. Troops are rapidly concentra ting there in large numbers. Secession. By the Pet-mastcr General oflhe i'onfederate Mates ok’ America. A PROCLAMATION. v\ hereas, By the provisions of an act, approved March 15th, 1861, and amended by the first section of an act approved Muj 9th, 1861, the Post-Master of the Confeder ate States “is-authorized, on and after a day to be named by him for that purpose, to take tbe entire charge and direction of the postal service in the Confederate States,” and all conveyances of mails within their limits, from and after such day, except by authority of the Post-Master General there of, is hereby prohibited : Now, therefore, I, John 11. Reagan, Post- Master General of the Confederate States of America, do issue this my proclamation, no tifying all Post-masters, Contractors, and special and Route Agents, in the service of the Post-Office Deport in ent, and engaged in the transmission and delivery of the mails, or otherwise in an}’ manner connected with the service within the limits of the Confeder ate States of America, that on an after the Ist day of Juue next, I shall assume the entire control and direction of the postal service therein: And I hereby direct all Post-Masters, Route Agents and Special Agents within these States, and now acting umler tbe authority and direction of tbe Post- Master General of the United States, to con tinue in the discharge of their respective du ties under the authority vested in me hy the Congress of the Confederate States, in strict conformity with such existing laws uud reg ulations as are not inconsistent with the laws and condition of the Confederate States of America, and such further instructions as may hereafter be issued by my direction : And the said Post-Masters, Route Ageut.s and special Agents are also required to for ward to this Department, without delay, their names, with the names of the offices of which they are Post-Masters, giving the State and County, to be directed to the “Chief of the Appointment Bureau, Post- Office Department, Montgomery, Alabama,” in order that new commissions may be issued under tbe authority of this Government : And all Post-Masters are hereby required to render to the Post-Office Department at Washington, D. C-, their final accounts and their voucliers*for postal receipts and expen ditures, up to the 31st day of the mouth, taking care to forward with said accouuts all the postage stamps and stomped envel opes, remaining on hand, belonging to the Post-Office Department of the United States, in order that they may receive the proper credits therefor in the adjustment of their accounts; and they are further required to retain in their possession, to meet the orders of the Post-Master General of the United States, for the payment of mail service with in the Confederate States, all revenue which shall have accrued from the postal service prior to the said Ist day of Juue next. All Contractors, Mail Messengers, and Spe cial Contractors for conveying the mails with in the Confederate States, under existing contracts with the Government of the Uni ted States, are herby authorized to continue to perform such service under my direction, from and after the day last above named, subject to such modifications and changes as may be found necessary, under the powers vested in the Post-Master General by the terms of said contracts and the provisions of the second section of an act approved May 9th, 1861, conformable thereto: And the said Contractors, Special Contractors and Mail Messengers, are required to forward, without delay, the number of their route or routes, the nature of the service thereon, the schedules of arrivals and departures, the names of the offices supplied, and the amount of annual compensation for the present ser vice, together with their address, directed to the “Chief of the Contract Bureau, Post- Office Department, Montgomery, Alabama. 1 ntil a postal treaty shall be made with the Government of the United States for the exchange of mails between that Gov ernment and the Government of this Confed eracy, Post-Masters will not be authorized to collect United States postage on mail mat ter sent to or received from those States ; and until supplies of stamps and stamped envel opes from those States; and until suppics of postage stamps and stamped envelopes arc procured for the pre-payment of postage with in the Confederate States, all postages must be paid in money, under the provisions of the first section ofan act approved March Ist, 1861. Given under my hand and the seal [to s. ] of the Post-Office Department of the Confederate States of America, at Montgomery, Alabama, the I3th day of May, in the year 1861. John H. Reagan, Post-Master General. readers have seen some sharp communications in this paper, touching the administration of the Quartermaster’s depart ment in Mobile. We should rather have had them in some other form—that is, simply drawing attention to the subject and leaving it with tbe public for correction. The commissariat of an army is the most important part of it. It is the department in which fortunes are made—and at the sac rifice of the health, and efficiency of the sol diers. An ill supplied commissariat or a cheating one may lose a battle, and in lo sing it lose the cause for which the soldiers risk their lives. Bad provisions produce disease; flimsy clothing has the same effect; and imperfect means of transportation may prevent an army from getting to specified places at the proper time and thus hazard a victory which might have been secure under an honest administration of the commissary department. If there is any office in the war which needs especial faithfulness and competency, it is this. Tiiis is so well ktmwn to military meu that it is no wonder they exercise constant surveillance in respect to the act of the Quartermaster. In this particular case, we know nothing of ourselves—only what is stated on what seems to be the best authority. Our cor respondents are respectable and truthful gen tlemen and ready to bold themselves respon sible tor what they write.— Tribune. Georgia Railroad. —The stockholders of this road held their annual Convention at Augusta Tuesday and Wednsday last. The report of the President shows a reduction of net profits for the year, from all sources, of 8433,076 66. The old hoard were re-elected for another year. Enthusiastic War Meeting. —We are verbally informed that a most enthusiastic meeting was held in Watkinsville last week, aud a military company formed. Some of our oldest and most prominent citizens vol unteered, among them Kev. John Calvin Johnson, our efficient Superior Cleik. We enter our protest,however, against this. Mr.’ Johnson can be of more service at home than in the field,— Athtnn ifcfwxcr, Important from Missouri. From numerous private despatches receiv ed in this city yesterday and the day before, we learn the occunuice of pome excedingly important movements in or near the city of St. Louis. It is stated in these despatches that (Jen. Frost’s brigade of State troops had surrendered as prisoners of war to the volunteer forces iu the city of St. Louis, and that there had beeu a collision between the volunteer forces and the citizens of St. Louis, in which about twenty of the latter were killed. Tbe sources from which this infor mation comes leaves no doubt of its authen ticity ; but the occurrence to which it relutes would, without explanation of previous events in Missouri, be almost incomprehensible. \\ e shall therefore, endeavor to make the matter clear to our readers by stating such facts, bearing on the case, as we have hither to learned from the Missouri papers: The State Convention of Missouri adjourn ed, as the public is aware, without making any provision fur the defence of the State. The Legislature, which was in session at the same time, and which contained a State Rights majority, passed an act hy which the Governor was authoiized to enrol, equip, arm and discipline the militia, and to estab lish encampments at such points as he might select. In accordance with the power thus vested in him, Governor Jackson established a brig ade encampment, under Gen. Frost, a short distance below the city of St. Louis. Before this time, however, the Black Republicans in St. Louis liad formed several volunteer* regiments under lzincolu’s proclamation. — These regiments were armed with United States arms, supplied from the arsenal. The States Rights party in the city, although comprising a majority, were entirely desti tute of arms. They were, therefore, com pelled to organize and drill in secret. All this time the public mind was violent ly agitated, and an outbreak was anticipat ed from day to day. It lias come at last; but not exactly iu the form expected. We infer, from the information in our possession, that the Black Republican volunteers, ap prehending an aggressive movement on the part of the State troops, resolved to take the in initiative, and accordingly marched against Gen. Frost’ position in numbers so over whelming as to compel him to surrender. r J he effect of this movement is to place the Black Republicans of St. Louis in an at titude of insurrection against the State au thorities. Technically, Governor Jackson has a right to call on Lincoln for assistance iu suppressing the insurrection; although there can be no doubt that the whole thing was done at the instigation of the Washing ton authorities in order to strike a deadly blow at the rising power of the State Rights party in Missouri. The Missouri Legislature is now in sesion, and will, undoubtedly, take immediate meas ures to assert the dignity of the State and to repel the aggressions of the Lincoln des potism.—[A r . O. Delta. Spies.— Look out for spies. Let every man who comes from the North be promptly challenged and made to give a satisfactory account of his business. Spies, hy the laws ot war, are denied the honor of being shot— hanging is the approved specific in their case —mphis Avalanche. Th 2 Avalanche has not got to the root of the matter. What right has any “man who comes from the North,” within the limits of the Confederate States, in time of war, unless he brings with him a passport from the au thorities of the Confederate States? Nor should any ‘‘man who comes from the North” (not now a citizen of the South,) be permit ted to leave our territory without a special permit trora Montgomery? Are we never to have an end to spies and informants in our midst ? Charleston Mercury. Communication with Hawkins vi lie. \Y e are glad to see by the subjoined from the Hawkinsvillc Times, that we are now having direct and speedy communication with that place. With the Times, we hope the new Stage line will be generally sustained, until superseded all the way hy the Rail and Steam : New Stage Line It will be seen by reference to the adver tisement of Mr. Geo. W. Hutchings that a new Stage Line has been established from this point to Buzzard Roost, connecting with the Macon & Brunswick Road, and that the trip to Macon by this route can be made in seven hours—instead of 13 as by the old route. ’1 his is an admirable arrangement and will be of great advantage to the citizens of our county, and the traveling public. We hope the line will receive a liberal patronage and be well supplied. We understand the cars leave Buzzard Roost for Macon at 12 o’clock, M. The distance Irom Hawkinsvillc to the present terminus of the Road is only 18 miles. Headquarters of Clinch Rifles, Camp Oglethorpe , May 14, 1801. At a meeting of the above company held this day, it was unanimously Resolved , That we, the members of the Clinch Rifles, of Augusta, take this medium of expressing our grateful obligations to the citizens of Macon for the many courtesies received from them during our sojourn at Camp Oglethorpe. In an especial manner our thanks are due Mrs. Hardeman, Mrs. O. G. Sparks, Mrs. Chas. Collins, Mrs. Armstrong, Rev. Mrs. Reese, and other ladies whose names cannot be recalled, lor many acceptable tokens of their regard. YVe desire to assure them that these kindnesses will ever be remembered bv the reci pients; for them and theirs we invoke the choicest benedictions of Heaven. The company also ten der their grateful acknowledgments to I)r. Bran ham for bis professional services; to Rev. Mr. YV ills for the excellent and eloquent discourse preached to the 6th Regiment, Sabbath evening, and to those gentlemen who refreshed our inner man at the Lanier House this morning, and to Quartermaster YVilliams for his kind attentions to the company. C. A. Platt, Capt. C. R. Camp Oulktuompk, May 14, 1861. At a company meeting of the McDuffie Rifles, held this day, Capt. E. H. Pottle presiding, it was Resolved. That in taking leave of Georgia we return our sincere thanks to tbe frieuds who have extended to us so many comforts: to Mr. Simmons and family in Augusta, and Mrs. Edward Johnson, and Mrs. John Hill, of Macon, for their kindness, and to Mr. W. W. Parker, of Macon, for his re peated, considerate and gentlemanly attentions. In Augusta Mr. Mullarkey, the proprietor of the Globe, placed us under lasting obligations by his generous hospitality, and while we cherish with gratitude the recollection of his conduct, we cor dially commend him to the esteem aud considera tion of our friends at home. Resolved\ That our acknowledgments are due to E. D. YY illiams, the polite and diligent assistant Quartermaster, for his constant efforts to make our situation agreeable; aud to the other officers of the Qu irtermaster and Commissary Departments with whom we have been brought in contact for their promptness and kindness. < Hon. Mr. Badger, of North Carolina.— This gentleman, who was elected as a Union man to a ‘ Convention In February, is proposed as a candi- ‘ date for the Convention about to be held. In a < card, accepting tbe nomination, he says: ( “From the time I saw Mr. Lincolu’s proclama tion for troops I have considered the plain duty, * interest and policy of North Carolina to demand ’ resistance, and prompt and cordial co-operation i with other States having the same interest, aud | threatened with the same dangers, for mutual sup port and pt pieotion.” “Your fellow-citizen, •* “May Q, 18<H, Gkoku* E. Badokiu m ’•! MACON, GEORGIA : Wednesday, May 22, 1861. MOVEMENT of VOLUNTEERS- The companies of Capt. 0. C. Horae and Capt. T. D. L. Ryan, of Pulaski County have been ac cepted, and will receive orders so as to be in this city on Monday next—destination, Virginia. NEW FLOUR. YY e learn that flour has been ground from new wheat in several places in this vicinity. Good samples were show n last week from the “ Palace Mills” at Columbus where several thousand bushels of old wheat are on hand. Houston County also presents her claini9 for a premium, In that line. As to the quantity of wheat, and all other small grain, the crop, which will be gathered within the next ten days will be at least double to any previ ous crop raised in the State. There is not much chance of our starving for want of bread duriog the coming year. 8188 SUPERIOR COURT Opened its session on Monday last, by an appro priate charge to the Grand Jury, by Judge Lamar, who very justly urged upon them the importance of requesting the Inferior Court to levy an extra tax for the support of the poor of the county.— But little business done at this term. No import ant cases tried. FROM THE ARMY. A friend writes us from Pensacola that all were getting ulong quietly at that point. President Davis arrived there on the 15th and inspected the works. Me was greeted with much enthusiasm by all classes. Dysentery prevailed to some extent among the soldiers—but not seriously. They were getting impatient for an attaek. We have also intelligence from the other divi sion* of the army. Our men everywhere appear to be in fine spiiits and are generally in the enjoy ment of good health. THE FIGHT RESUMED. By reference to our news column it w ill be seen that some leaden salutations have been passed be tween the Confederate forces in Virginia and Lin coln’s, by which one of the latter’s steamers was crippled, and somebody “hurt.” YVe may now ] anticipate exciting news, with any quantity of sensation rumors. VOLUNTEERS IN CRAWFORD. A company has been raised called the “Crawford Grays,’ consisting of about eighty men. After drilling several days they met in Knoxville on Monday, the 13th inst., to take into consideration the question of tendering their services as “Volun teers during the war.” On previously tendering their services to the Governor, it was understood that the time of service was twelve months. They however, voted unanimously to enter the service during the war. After this, a meeting of the citi zens and volunteers was held in the Court House, and were addressed in most eloquent and patriotic speeches by Col. P. YV. Alexander, of Upson, Col. G. R. Hunter, of Crawford, and T. Montfort, of Macon county. The principal objects of the ad dresses were to impress on the citizens the impor tance of providing means for the equipment of the company, and especially for the support of such families as might need it during its absceuce. The appeal, we understand has beeu liberally respond ed to. This company is commanded by Capt. W. C. Cleveland, and is ordered into service to rendez vous at Atlanta. YY'e intended to have published a full list of the officers and members, but have been disappointed by not receiving it. PLANTING WESTERN CORN. The Macon Telegraph of the 18th inst. has the following paragraph with regard to the “ YVestern Corn, as seed:” “An Albany correspondent sounds an alarm to day which gives us some uneasiness. YVe will thank planters who have planted YY’esteru corn to look into the matter, aud let us know as early as possible.” It would appear by this that somebody is scared who has planted YY’estern corn—probably from its apparent precocity of tasseling, and showing its silks at this time, when being about three to four feet high. The wiiter has some of this corn in the same condition, and has come to this conclus ion from a knowledge of some facts. Two stalks can be grown (probably three) where we have raised one. Each will produce ears as large as our common corn. The stalks will not attain a height of over six to seven feet. The white YVestern corn is far preferable in this region to the yel low. There is another advantage with regard to this corn. It w ill mature in time for any “scared” man to plant a crop of the ancient “gourd seed,” or “ Horse tooth” to follow it. THE LINCOLN GOVERNMENT U roni first to last, seems to have been given over to madness and infatuation. Could reason have gained the ears of the administration at YY ashiugton—aud those of Mr. L. are said to be sufficiently prominent to be accessible to all other counsellors, though occasionally backed by other than asscetic instincts—we have no idea this once uni ed and happy country would now present the fearful and mortifying spectacle of fratricidal and civil strife. Even now, every dictate of justice and humanity, one would suppose, to say nothing of sound policy, would cause the demented repub lican leaders to pause in their mad career, and set tle by diplomacy what can never be adjusted by the sword. The North we presume cannot ques tion the courage of tbe South. Those have read history to little purpose who have not learned that cowardice is no trait of the American character, i It would be a stigma aud reproach upon the Ame- * rican name and fame to say that this war is to be ; waged us a mere test of the bravery and physical prowess of the two sections. Why, then, this war? YVhy a compulsory process to retain the allegiance of States which feel that their interest and safety and all that they hold dear could be better sub served by separation ? If mistaken in this, they would soon find out their error and return again i to the paternal roof. If really oppressed, should j they be held in unwilling and restive durance? j But it is useless to waste words upon those who ■ are given over to delusions. To us, the true poli cy is self evident. Those States and individuals who desire to live under the Confederate flag should be permitted quietly and peacefully to do so—those who prefer to remaiu in the old govern ment, or what is left of it, should have the same privilege. Rivers of blood may flow, but it must come to this at last. Mr. Lincoln can never, no, , never ! be our President. i CRIMINALS AS SOLDIERS. We have received a communication from a friend in Manwether, urging that “able bodied men should be turned out of our prisons and jails and made to fight the enemy.” That there are occasionally found in our prisons and jails those who are not entirely lost to honor or patriotism, is undoubtedly true , but the mass of them w’ould make very unre liable soldiers. Certainly they would not be deem ed fit associates for the gallant men who are now fighting for all they hold dear, and w’ho are band ed together as equals and patriot brothers in a common cause. No, no! Men in our militury as well as civil service should be afiove suspicion. In thia connection we would remark that a suspicious character, named Uoltzelaw, was recently taken up in Harris county on a chargo of tampering with negroes, and as a punishment, made to enlist in the Confederate Army. We think this bad policy- No, let all suspicious persons have a fair trial and be dealt with aocordiog to our criminal code. We have good let them be rigidly enforced, MILLIONS And billions of dollars have been worse tliau squandered by Southern people at Northern water ing places. Annually, almost enough money has been expended by Southern pleasure seekers to create and float a Navy. Hereafter, these profuse expenditures will be cut off from our enemies and disbursed among our friends. We have a large number of health restoring and pleasure resorts in our own great State. One of the most attract ive and inviting is advertised in our paper to-day. See notice. From Texas (says the New Orleans Delta) we hear of an invasion from Kansas by that audacious cut throat and horse thief, Montgomery. It is stated on apparently good authority that he has seized on Forts Wacbitta and Cobb, on Red River, in Northern Texas. If this be true, and he is at the head of the force represented to be under his command—2ooo to 3000 men—he may give some trouble. Nevertheless, we think he has got to his rope’s end if he has gone into Texas. It might have been very easy to get there; but to get away again may be more diflicult. We trust no troops will be drawn from Texas, until it is ascertained that its vast border on the Mexican and Indian Territories is secure from invasion. If Texas defends her own seaboard and borders against invasion, she will do well THE ANIMUS Os the religious Press at the North is disgrace ful to the civilization of the age. Indeed, it may be questioned whether the fanaticism of that sec tion has not been nurtured at the expense of a vital and scriptural Christianity; and that as a necessary sequence, we may witness in the pend ing contest, many of the characteristics of the French Revolution. The following is but a fair specimen of the tone of the religious press: The American Presbyterian of last week, after mentioning that ‘the secession ordinances of South Carolina and Georgia were drawn up and presented by Old School Presbyterian elders,’ adds: “ Are such men to be sent to the General Assembly, to sit on the same benches with loyal and true men of that body in the loyal and true city of Phila delphia? VVill men who have held a most distin guished place in the whole effort to inflame the anarchical passions of the South, to bl'nd their consciences to the sin of unfaithfulness to the laws, and to turn the South into a community of | armed and phrenzied covenant-breakeis; will such men thrust themselves into the loyal families of j the Church in our city, and talk treason at their social boards, and dry up the pure pulses of patri -1 otisin which beat in the bosoms of their sons and i daughters? We feel that there would be as great 1 reason for prayer to be spared the visitations of I such men, as to be spared the visitations of their ’ °wn yellow fever in our midst.” In pleasant contrast with the above is the spirit and style of the religious press of the South. We trust it will continue, and thus show forth the superiority'of our civilization and Christianity over that of our vaunting enemies. PECULATION AND SPECULATION. We have recently seen some notices in Northern prints of exorbitant contracts made In the subsist ! ence, transportation, and other departments of the ! army and navy of the United States. The country j has yet a feeling recollection of the rich pickings of the Florida war. We had hoped that our young Confederacy would have not suffered even a suspi cion to rest upon her fair escutcheon in this parti cular. Hence we are sorry to see the lollowing articles in the Mobile Tribune. The man who will i pilfer or even speculate upon the Confederate j States in the day of heir necessity and peril, , should be branded and drummed out of the coun : try at the tap of the rogue’s march: Ed. Tribune: —l have no disposition to engage in a newspaper controversy, but in times like these every man should play his hand openly, and if roguery and rascality arc found in high places they should be hurled down and handled as they deserve. Horrid reports are abroad concerning the mal administration of the Quartermaster’s olfiee, aud they are vouched for by good men. If these re ports be true, condign punishment should follow; if false, the public mind should be disabused. Your readers, dear Tribune, will smile to hear of a most exquisite little flash of egotism from the lips of the distinguished Assistant Quartermaster, rejoicing in the military soubriquet of Major; that is to say Major Hcssee. Here is the speech : “ J>a ain't annoder man in de town dat can do | de pisnes of de Quartermaster but me.” Oh ! blessed shades of “ nix forstay,” Mit sauer kraut and lager bier. Hook-keepers, and business men generally, il stand from under. I rom high oiticial source vou are dubbed fools and asses. The egotistical speech given above, is reported by one of the best citizens of Mobile, and he is a man who will, if necessary, make it good, when ever and wherever lie may be asked to do so. Tom Trot. Editor Tribune : —I fully endorse the sentiments expressed in your Sunday’s paper. In the Old Concern it was thought meritorious, almost, to make fine pickings and stealings from a Government ofliee. Our new Government is just in its infancy, and to pilfer or steal from its trea sury is so thoroughly mean and abominable, that the wretch who could be guilty of it should be driven forth from the society of men. I, lor one, would be glad to join in swinging the sordid minded poltroon to a lamp post. Cato. I “ BEWARE OF DOGS !” I Was the Apostolic injunction—intended, doubt less, more especially for bipeds of doubtful antece dents and proclivities. Hut whether ic was de signed to guard his good brethren front bipeds or quadrupeds, front “dogs of war” or wretched sheep killing curs, the inspired caution has lost none of its pertinence to these evil days, by its antiquity. The nights, in the country sparse, as well as in the city full, is rendered hideous by their never-ceasing barking and howling, whilst the flocks which brouse upon our hills and valleys, are always liable to | their merciless raids. j The subject has been deemed of sufficient im portance to arrest the attention of our legislators [ and we hope soon to see a handsome revenue j raised from a canine tax. Let those who are fond of these luxuries pay for them. Our attention has been directed to this subject by the following article in the Augusta Constitutionalist, which nwj perhaps be deemed extravagant. It is never theless suggestive : Mr. Editor :—I believe the dogs in the slave holding States cost twenty millions of dollars every year. 1 prove it in this way : Our population at present is thirteen millions, and I have no doubt there is at least one dog for every thirteen persons, which would make a million of dogs—one dog will eat as much as a man or child ; their average ex pense would be about the same. I suppose it would be thought very low to board a person for twenty dollars a year. Taking our whole popula tion, white and black, big and little, will average a cost of sixty dollars annually. Well, if you al low but one-third of that for the dogs, the cost will be twenty millions annually. Some may suppose my estimate of the number dogs too large ; but when you take into account the number of gen tlemen who keep large packs of hounds for their amusement, that the poor man will always have his dog, and, as the Irishman said, a very poor man would have two of them, the fondness of our servants to have as many on our plantation as their owners will allow—l think the estimate is rather under than over the number. If thislo3s, and ex pense, these hard times was all, it might be borne. What quantities of sheep are annually destroyed by the useless dogs—so much so that the slave States, who have the finest climate in the world, are discouraged from the attempts te go into this profitable business. The loss of the country can hardly be estimated, from this discouragement and the loss in killed by the vile dog race. Can no means be devised to exterminate them, or les sen their number? In speaking of dogs, I leave out of the uccouut the noble Newfoundland aud the pointer. Twenty millions, or perhaps thirty, of the present yearly saved expense amongst us is something to think about. Wm. M. Morton. Daily Express to Pensacola. —We are in formed that the Express Company have now ex tended their service to Pensacola, and make daily trips to that city. This will afford the relatives aud friends of soldiers there a speedy aud safe mode of communication with their friends at any time, ‘flte Southern Baptist Convention Met in Savannah on Friday, the 10th inst., Dele gates were present from the States of Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentcky and Tennessee. Rev. Dr. Fuller, of Maryland, was re-elected President of the Convention. A “Com mittee on the State of the Country” was appointed, consisting of one member from each State repre sented; and another committee was appointed to consider the propriety of changiog the words Uni ted States to Confederate States wherever they occur in the constitution and minutes of the body. The usual committees were appointed, and two or three reports received. On Saturday, the Committee on New Boards re ported a schedule organizing the various Boards established by the Convention. No action appears to have been taken on the report. The committee on the time and place of the next meeting report ed in favor of Friday before the second Sabbath in May, 1562, and Columbus, Mias., as the place; report laid aside temporarily. Rev. Geo. Bushy head, a Cherokee Indian, addressed the Conven tion. Adjourned to Monday. On Monday, Dr. Fuller, of Md., from the Com mittee on the State of the Country, made an able report justifying the course of the Confederate States in severing their connection with the old Union, accompanied by resolutiens tendering to the new Government the sympathy and hearty co operation of the Convention. The report was unanimously adopted. The material of our Volunteers. The Southern people make an egregious mistake if they really suppose, as some of their papers state, says the New York. Journal of Commerce that any considerable portion of tbe New York Volunteers is made of “loafers,” “vagabonds,” the “scum of society,” &c. It is a fact ol general no toriety, true both North and South, and all over the world, that those worthless classes never, or very rarely, enlist. They will go to the jail or the workhouse cheerfully, before they will enter on the innumerable hardships of a recruit’s existence, to say nothing of the possible dangers of actual war, from which their debauched and cowardly souls shrink with terror. It is well known to us, who live here and know tbe volunteers of New York, that they are principally composed of me chanics and laboring men, and are generally intel ligent, healthy, and of good habits. All classes of society are represented in the ranks, but those which we have specified form by far the largest proportion, because they are by far the most nu merous. If it were true that most or eveu a small fraction, of the 80,000 volunteers now quarter ed iu and about this city were the sort of men that some Southern editors profess to believe them to be, we should not Gud, as we now do, that there is no appreciable falling off (beyond what is iacident to the summer season) in the weekly lists of vagrants, beggars, and criminals, who receive the “charities” or suffer the “correction” of the Commissioners having those public interests in charge. On the field of battle, if not before, those South ern people who under rate the valor, physical strength, and various noble qualities of the New York volunteers, will find themselves greatly mis taken. Equally mistaken are many of our Northern peo pie, as to the fighting powers of the Southern troops. It will be safer for both sides not to des pise their enemy. POWDER MILL AT KINGSTON, GA. We are credibly informed that a company has been formed at Kingston, of which Col. John D. Gray is a prominent member, for the purpose of commencing immediately to manufacture Powder. The Saltpetre cave near that place contains an abundance of nitre almost pure, and scientific men will soon turn it to immense value to our country. [Rome Courier. We once explored this cavern and are glad to learn that it is likely to become useful as well as ornamental. FOR A CIVILIZED WAS- The New York Express protests against the savage barbarity of Greeley, Raymond, Webb & Cos., and say 9: “ Compelled by Southern madmen to fight for our flag, our country, our Union and the Govern ment* of our fathers, with no feeling of hostility to the South, and a life-loug defender of Southern constitutional rights, we mean, as far as we can, to discountenance all that is unnatural and brutal iu the conflict before us. We like to remember, also, a lesson of George Washington. “ Treat,” said he, “your enemies in war as if they might one day be your friends.” When this war closes—as sooner or later it must close—let us at the North feel that in the beat and burden of the fray we have acted rather the part of Americans and Christians than of those unfit for civilized life and society. Even a war may be made as decent as it is necessary and patriotic.” If the North will but imitate the generous and chivalrous bearing thus far exhibited by the South, we 9ha.1l be much gratified. We fully endorse the following from the Savan nah Republican : A Lesson for the Tikes. —There is a practical duty set forth in the following paragraph which all should lay to heart, and all practice who can.— Men well to-do in the world are too prone to un derrate the importance of a small debt to the fami ly of a poor man. They are strangers to want themselves, aud, in many cases, can not see how a few dollars, and sometimes cents, can make a ma terial difference with those less favored than them selves. It would be well the rich would mingle more with the poor and learn their real condition. It is in this way alone that they can become pre pared for a Christian distribution of the abundant stores that have been vouchsafed to them by a kind Providence. But how many avoid the poor, and even fly from a knowledge of their wants, and that, too, when they lavish thousands on ostenta tious charities, the gilded dome of a church, or a magnificent organ. But to the lesson, from which we had almost strayed: Pay Your Small Debts.— This is good advice, and there never was a time when it is a more sol emn duty. When the small debts are paid, there is general confidence among our home people, and ihe wheels of trade move on regularly and easily. Besides, it is the small debts which control all the big ones, and which most materially affect trade. None are paying to our enemies, but all should make a special effort to pay their small debts to friends, if for no other reason that it diffuses good spirits, gives confidence and greases the wheels of trade, all which are so necessary and indispensible at the present time. Let all pay up, and all will feel better and thus promote the common weal. Pay up, but especially pay all small debts. A Praiseworthy Act.—The Marine Bank of Savannah on hearing of its Agent of this city, says the Albany Patriot , Oapt. Y. G. Rust, of the’ Albany Guards, had taken his departure with his Company for the scenes of war, promptly passed a resolution to continue his salary as Agent for the Bank during his absence. This is a generous act on the part of the Bank, to an honest and faithful officer, and we trust the example may be followed by corporations in all such instances. Caution. —Persons who use firearms should re member that percussion guns or pistols are some times discharged without the caps. A Southern paper says:— •* A young man was badly wounded iu this city yesterday, by the accidental discharge of a pistol in the band of his friend. It is worthy of remark, that this pistol had no cap on it, but it seems that a small portion of the percussion pow der was on the tube, and this was sufficient to fire the powder,” The Post or Honor. —ln an able protest against hostilities, the Baltimore Sun alludes to the coming war as “ one in which the highest honors and most imperishable renown will be mtK him tfta i * TO THE WOMEN OF THE Under this heading the Memphis Appeal ’ haß the following noble communication : “ While tbe men in every portion of the country are armiug themselves and mustering in squadrons to resist the iuvasion and oppression threatening our beloved land, let us emulate the enthusiasm of our husbands, sons snd friends in the cause. Man of our daughters are already active m the service with their needles. Let thejmatrons of every city village and hamlet form themselves into societies called by some appropriate name, pledged to take care of the wounded soldiers of the Confederate army, whenever the changing drama of the w H r shall bring them into her neighborhood ; to take them, if necessary aud practicable, to their own homes. Let the organization commence at once with officers appointed and known, to whom the of ficers of the military companies may communicate the wants of the soldiers, and call upon for aid when the time of action shall come. I offer myself for the work.” The undersigned heartily approve of the plan sketched out hastily in the above appeal, offer themselves, too, for the work, and unhesitatingly call upon other ladies of Macon and Vineville to join them. Mrs. S. Rose, Mrs. F. Dersau, “ N. Bass, “ G. T. Rogers, “ P. Stubbs, “ T. S. Lane, “ M. S. Thomson, “ T. Hardeman, Jr., “ Dr. G. Harrison, “ Kirkland, “ W. T. Colquitt, “ S. S. Poe. The appeal continues : “ Will not some matron with more time take the lead, and allow me to serve in a subordinate ca pacity ? Let tbe women of tbe entire South join and spread the organization till not a spot within tbe Southern borders shall be without its band of 9isters, pledged to the work and ready for it ; and thus shall every mother feel assured in sending her soda to the field, that in time of need they shall have the tender care of some other mother, whose loved ones are in the patriotic ranks at other points ; and our soldiers feel sure that true hearts are near them wherever they may be.” May 17th, 1861. Mary E. Pope. Tile Outrage on tlie S. W. Hailroad. R. R. Cuyler, Esq., President of this road offers a reward of SIOOO for the proof to convict the person or persons who removed a bar of iron from the South Western Railroad track on the 9th inst., between the 62d and 63d mile posts, near Sweet Water Creek, by which the train was thrown off the track, and the lives of passengers endangered. Fatal Accident. We publish to day, says the Corner Stone, an account of an accident resulting in the death of Lieut. Nelson, and the serious if not fatal injury of Col. Miller Grieve, of Milledgeville, by the firing of a salute on passing Fori Pulaski. We think this thing of wasting our powder in firing salutes and in making a noise upon the reception of any pleas ant neve is a piece of folly. A cannon may burst at any time and endanger the lives of those around it. Let us at least take the chance of killing the enemy when we fire acaunon or burn our powder. Let us save our powder and our guns for the ene my ; and when we hear good news let us take it out in “Hollering.” It is good exercise for the lungs, it don’t cost anything and everybody can join in and contribute. Well Done, Floyd. Three of the Floyd county volunteer companies, last week, as we learn from the Courier , immedi ately upon learning that volunteers would be re ceived only for the war, unanimously agreed to tender their services. These were the Light Guards, Capt. Magruder, the Artillery, Capt. Sto* vail, and tbe Miller Rifles, Capt. Towers. Capt. Cooper, of the Floyd Infantry, without waiting to summon his company and learn their desire, as the members were scattered throughout the country, left on the first train to tender their services to President Davis, feeling sure his company would all agree. Other companies are forming in the county, and many of the citizens of Floyd are giv ing their money and their goods liberally to help the soldier. In thz Service at Last.—General Lawton, we learn, says the Savannah Republican, has issued an order mustering the Volunteer Regiment of Savannah into tbe service of the Confederate States. It bears date on Tuesday, from which time the men will draw their rations and pay. We congratulate them upon getting out of the hands of the State, where they have been kept for months, at their own expense, under orders to be ready for active service at a moment’s warning, No Scarcity. —The Griffin Confederate Slates thinks, that the idea that there is a scarcity of provisions, is all nonsense. There are now in the South, as large quantities of corn, bacon and flour, as usual at this season of the year. The ware houses of Tennessee and Kentucky are full; and we do not believe that prices can go much higher, if so high, this year, as they have been within the la9t five or six years, aud then, too, in times of profound peace. Bacon may yet rule pretty high ; but the large wheat crop, which will be gathered in a few weeks, renders improbable any material rise in the grain market. Deaths. On Tuesday morning last, says the Educational Journal , Dr. J. M. Parsons, for a number of years a resident of this couuty, died of paralysis. lie leaves a wife, several children, and numerous friends to mourn his departure. Also, a few days ago, Father Chipman, an aged and estimable man, a useful Minister of the Gospel, and an humble, devoted Christian, was taken from us by the same disease. He was about 90 years old, and has been preaching more than fif'tv years. He has gone to rest. Mrs. Judge Cabaniss has lost one of the best of fathers ; having experienced the same bereavement, we know how to sympathize with the family. The Confederate Postage Stamps. —The Mont gomery Advertiser says the design for the Con federate Stamps has been selected and a contract partially made for a supply. The new stamp is very beautiful, and quite iu contrast with the old. The size is a trifle larger, and in the centre is an ele gant steel engraving of Washington, (a front view) taken from his well known portrait painted by Stuart. It will meet with universal approbation, and will probably meet the public eye early in June, or as soon thereafter as practicable. U. S. Postage Stamps.—As the services of the Lnited States will be dispened with in our postal affairs OD and after Ist June, we would suggest to those who have a quantity of U. S. postage stamps on hand, the propriety of getting rid of them by that day, as they will then be useless. We give notice that from this date none will to received at this office in payment of dues. Georgia Episcopal Convention. —The Episco pal Convention which was held in Macon during the past week, passed a resolution to hold the next convention in the city of Atlanta in May next. They also recommended a convention of the Church from all the Confederate States to meet in Montgomery, Ala., on the third of July rex f , where they will appoint commissioners to meet tbe convention of Bishops of the United States, for the purpose of a division between the Church North and South. Important Regulation. —The following impor tant despatch from the Secretary of the Treasury has been received by the Collector of Charleston : Montgomery, May 12. — Virginia is now one of the Confederate States—of course no duties are to bo collected on imports from thence. Suspend collection of duties from North Carolina aud Ten< C. Q. Memminqik, Swretwj of the