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Journal & jfflfssfttger. S. ROSE, KIHTORB AND PROPRIETORS. rß|iinli 1 Bteetu—, &r. We invite attention to tlie following act providing for the election of Electors aud members of Congress : AN ACT, To put in operation the Government under the Permanent Constitution of the Confed erate States of America. Section 1. The Congress of the Confeder ate States of America do enact, That an election shall be held in the several 3tates of this Confederacy, on the first Wednesday in November, eighteen hundred and sixty one, for members of the House of Represen tative? in the Congress of the Confederate States under the permanent constitution, which election shall be conducted in all re spects according to said constitution and the laws of the several States in force for that purpose; and in Stares which may not have provided by law for such election, according to the laws heretofore existing in such States for the election of members of the House of Representatives in the Congress of the Uni ted States. And ou rhe same day the several States shall elect or appoint Electors for President and Vice President of the Confed erate States of America, according to said Constitution, and in the manner prescribed by the laws of the several States made for that purpose; and iu States where no such laws may exist, according to the laws here tofore in force in such States for the election or appointment of Electors for President aud Vice President of the L’uited States. Sec. 2. The Electors for President and Vice President shall meet in their respective States on the first Wednesday iu December eighteen hundred and sixty-ooc, and proceed to vote for President and Vice President, and make out lists, certify the same, and forward the same to the President of the Seuate; all as directed by the said Constitu tion in that behalf. Sec. 3. The members of the House of Representatives so elected, &Dtl the Senators who may be elected by the several States according to the provisions of said Constitu tion, shall assemble at the seat of government of the Confederate States, on the eighteenth day of February, eighteen hundred and six ty-two ; aud the said members of the House of Representatives shall proceed to organize by the election of a Speaker, and the Sena tors by the election of a President of the Senate for the time being ; and the President of the Senate shall, on the nineteenth day of February, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, open ail the certificates; and the votes for President and Vice President shall be count ed, as directed by said Constitution. Sec. 4. The President of the Confederate States shall be inaugurated on the twenty second day of February, eighteen hundred and sixty-two. TBie Blight Spirit, and the Han tor tli<* Time*. “ Yours of the 26th inst., asking me to signify my willingness to serve, if elected to Congress from the Sixth District, is before me. Nothing short of an imperious sense of duty could induce me, under the most favor able circumstances, to become a candidate’ for Congress. To desire,or accept office, for the sake of office, is, in my judgment, a great weakness, and one of which, l trust, I shall never be guilty. ‘‘The motto of every patriot (especially in these times of peril,) should be usefulness. Aside from every other consideration, the uncertainty as to when I shall recover from an injury received some months since, ad monishes me that I might do injustice to the country, as well as to myself, were I to con sent to the use of my uame in the premises. “ I will cheerfully support any safe mind ed gentleman who may he willing to stake fortune and life for his country aud its freedom.” The above extracts we find in an Athens paper, from our old friend Col. Gus. Reese, of Morgan. Wheu we read it, and saw the practical man, and the gentleman; the mod est man, yet the one of firmness; no office seeker, but the patriot, we reeoguized all the true reasons why Col. Reese is eminently qualified to represent us in Congress. Voters of the Sixth Congressional District, Col. Reesa is well knuwu to many of you. Vou have kuowu him for years at the bar, in the Legislature, iu the Convention, and at home ! have you ever found him otherwise than the practical, energetic, talented, aud useful man ? Wc cheerfully give him our support. To you, in these times of peril, we say there is one, who has not the weakness to desire office for its sake—one honest, practical, aud quali tied. He is safe-minded, aud ready and willing to stake fortune, yea! life for his country’s freedom. Aud that man is Col. Gts. Reese, of Morgan. Green County. ('onstitutbma/ist. Mripliuu’ in our Army. The Richmond Enquirer rightly remarks that there can be no doubt but that many jjer.ions are quite out of their proper places in the military service of the Confederacy- Boys, who should be readiug classics, are jeopardizing their lives under inexperienced officers and the wretched sanitary condition of our camps. Should this war last several year?, where are we to look for reinforce ments when our youth are already in the field ? And when peace is finally attained, where will he our educated men—our liter ary rank among natious—while education is now being needlessly neglected, and mere hoys permitted to join the ranks, because carried away by zeal, without discretion, the novelty of camp life presenting more at tractions to them than college discipline ‘! gymnasiums and military exercises com bined, with a regular educational course, might do more for our future than the slight addition of these young lads to our forces now, and parents should spare no influence in enforcing the education of their sons, as a matter of vital importance to the future welfare of our country, which must not he lost sight of in the excitements of the pres ent.—Mercury. The Sesqcestration Act. —John M. Huger, Receiver in New Orleans, remarks very pertinently in calling on all to aid in applying and enforcing this Act: ••The duties will, in many instances, be disagreeable to all parties, but it only be comes more incumbent on us to perform them; and I rely confidently upon the known loyalty of our citizens for every as sistance in carrying out the provisions of the law. The right on which this Act is based has ever beeu recognized by the civilized world of uatious. It is not an act of tyran ny on the part of the Government, and it *l**ll not, if I can prevent it, lie converted into a means of private vengeance. I shall do my duty to the full letter of the law, but, at the same time, yield evtry consideration the nature of the ease admit* of to the par ties against whom it operate*.” Paddling hi* own Canoe. One of our citizens while down the river yesterday observed a man descending the stream in a bateau. The navigator appeared so unskillfull —so little used to a paddle, Ac., that our friend hailed hint and asked him where he was bound. He stated that he was going to Savannah, and by that conveyance ! Knowing the danger to be incurred by such a course, he was kindly advised to come ahore, and our friend promised to see him safely to his destination by land, even at his own expenae. He was finally induced to land, and his effects—a heavy trunk and a valise—were taken out of the boat. To questions put to him, he said he was direct from New York, came through by way of Kentucky without a passport —was out of money—bad relations in Savaunah (named several well known citi zens there) and was bound for that city, hav ing purehased the boat at this point. At this juncture officer King rode up, and saying he wished the stranger to accompany him, took him into his custody and brought him to town. An examination before May or May was had, when the traveler gave his name as Mr.— Norris. An inspection of his baggage revealed nothing treasonable; and his pecuniary necessities being made known, the Police generously made up a purse for him, and the Mayor gave him a through ticket to Savaunah. He was to leave for that place last uight. Mr. Norris is a young man of intelligence, hut he will probably be more careful in fu ture about navigating unknown rivers, “pad dliug his own eauoe,” or traveling in war times without apass|K>rt. We wish him good luck the balance of his adventurous journey. -—Augusta Chronicle , 3 d. Jemmy Norris the enterprising lad allu ded to above, arrived here safely yesterday moruiug, and is now comfortably quartered with his friends. The little hero apparently, not over fourteen years of age, has made us a visit aud related to us his adventures by land aud water to regain his former home iti the South. A native of Savaunah, and re spectable connection here, he has been re siding iu New York for some years past. — From the beginning of the war, he was anx ious to turn bis back on Lincoln’s dominions and return to Savaunah, aud finally succeed ing in raising money enough for the trip, as he thought and obtaining the consent of bis friends, he sat out “on his own hook,” by the western route. His journey was uninter rupted until he reached Augusta, at which point his funds became reduced to $2,50, with which be sought to purchase a ticket for Savannah. This was refused by the Railroad Agent, whereupon he made for the river, spent his $2.50 in the purchase of a eauoe, put his baggage on board, and with a short allowance of dried beef and crackers, embarked for Savannah. The rest of the story is told by the Chroni cle, and we are gratified to lie able to assure Augusta friends that their confidence iu the young adventurer was not misplaced. All will agree that Jemmy will “ do to travel,” and as he has set out thus early to u paddle his own eauoe, ’’ we have no fears for him in thefuture. He is a genuine Southern Rights boy, and has given the best demonstration of the fact. If the Augusta policemen will draw on us for the amount advanced him, it shall be promptly refunded.— Savannah Republican. Alex. 11. Stephen*. An extraordinary, and, as it appears to us, a most unprovoked war, has been opened in Richmond upon the distinguished Georgian whose name heads this article. The Exam iner, of that city, we regret to find lending its talents and influence to this war. On the whole roll of Southern statesmen it could’nt have selected a purer or more shining mark for an attack than Alexander H. Stephens. His powerful and lumnious intellect is only equaled by the elevation and purity of bis character as a man and statesman. He has been always beloved by his neighbors, among whom lie was horned and raised, and trusted by his compeers iu public life, and unfalter ingly sustained by an intelligent and devoted coustitueuey. In his whole public career, calumny has not been able to fix a speck of moral stain up<n bis escutcheon. In shoit, he is a good, upright, houest man, with a noble heart and a brilliant intellect, that has always obeyed its mandates, and yet he is a mark for virulent attack and detraction. We care not where it eoiues from or what the motive that prompts it, we repel it as unjust aud undeserved. We have eoufideuee that the people of the Confederate States will vindicate the charac ter of the gn at and good man by electing him to the Ytce-l'resideuey, which it is the object of these’ assaults u|*ou him to proveut. —MubiU Register, Oct. 1. Hore About Mall. We are gratified to announce that the days for salt monopolists and extortionists are over. The Norfolk Dag Book says : We are happy to state that this article is being manufactured among us, and large supplies will soon tie placed in the markets. We have examined articles of this home made salt, and find it exceeds in strength the articles heretofore used by us. We are always glad to record instances of enterprise on the part of our people as they indicate a disposition to employ the many re sources which have been bestowed upon us, and which were designed to make us a free and independent people. Let our sources of supply be opened up, and let tbe monopolists keep their salt. Give us reports of all ef forts actually commenced. No Lack of Salt. —The Iredell (N. C.) Express says : Mr. Hill, residing near Bethany, Iredell County, in company with seven wagons, re turned from the Salt Works, near Abingdon, Va., last Saturday, heavily freighted with salt of tbe best quality, which was purchased at fifty cents per bushel. Mr. Hill says the tbe works are turning out 3,000 bushels a day. This indeed, is good news. But let salt likewise be made at Wilmington aud Norfolk. Having Bjk oii. A correspondent of the Huntsville (Ala.) jielvocnte makes a suggestion to the planters of the Confederate States which it may be worth their while to heed, in reference to the saving of bacon. The gist of the matter is contained in the following extract: If our planters would refer to quotations, they will observe that molasses can be had iu New Orleans at ‘25 cents i>cr gallon, and rice in CMiarlestou at 3 cents per pouud. If they will change their mode of allowance, and give 21 |*ouuds of meat 2 pounds of rice, 1 quart of molasses, 1 pock of meal, they will consume home productions, rice and molasses, to the partial delusion of forcigu meat. Estimating the number of full hands at 1,5000,000, y<>u will see that this plan which gives 21 pounds of meat, instead of 4 pounds per week, will diminish the consump tion of bacon 2,250,000 pounds a week iu the Confederacy, and the negroes would be much more healthy. It is said that typhoid fever is unknown where molasses is freely used. MAC ON, GE () IIGIA : Wednesday, October 9, 1861. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF FAVORS About four weeks since, we sent a number of our accouuts by letter, to subscribers whom we knew to be very well able to respond at any time. We have only heard from two of them —one who enclosed the amount due, and the other divided with us for the present. We hope this will meet tbe eye of the others, and that they will do like wise. Ail such favors are duly appreciated. — There are many others whose accounts have not been sent, whose memories will remind them of their indebtedness of many years, whom we hope will give this attention. We call specially on those living at a distance, who raise their hundreds and thousands of cotton bales, yet hive been very neglectful of such small matters as their dues to the Journal A Messenger. Cotton Ntuieineme. Receipts in September, 1860, 9.564 bales. _ “ 14 1561,1,<j!7 •* Decrease 3,837 Total rectipu to Oct. 1,1 36ti, 9,V 4 “ •* “ “ “ 1,1*61, 1,227 “ Decrease 8,887 Stock on 1.an.1, Oct. 1.15C0.8.15S “ “ “ “ ** 1,1861,3,142 “ oecrease 5,0!6 Macon, Octoter I, lfcCl. The Milledgeville papers announce the deaths of Lieut. Henry Trippe, formerly of Fort Valley, and Mr. X. A. LaMar Duncan, son ol Rev. J. F. Duncan of Americus. They Loth fell by dis. ase, in the army in Virginia. THE FIRE. A stable on Poplar street ou the premises occu pied by Mrs. Evans, was destroyed by fire on Sun day morning about three o’clock. Two horses in it belonging to Mr. J. P. Harvey, we regret, were burnt to death. The origin unkuown. FINE PEACHES. We are indebted to Mr. Sol. Johnson for a basket of most delicious peaches—large, rosy, juicy. It is a rare thing to meet with so fiue a specimen of this fruit on the 7th of October.— They will compare very favorably with the early and best varieties of clear etoues. HON WM H. ROBINSON, We are pleased to see, has been brought forward as a candidate for Congress from the Third Con gressional District. We have long known Mr. Robinson, and hesitate not to sav that a more “safe and sound” man, evert) wn/, could not be found to represent the intelligent constituency of that District. THE WAR BTILL RAUFS Hotter and still hotter waxes the fight. Let ev ery heart and baud prepare for a dark and stormy winter. Our armies io Missouri and Western Vir ginia have met with important and gratifying suc cesses; nor have our batteries been altogether unsuccessful against the Lincoln cruisers. Along the Potomac, in Western Virginia, in Kentucky, in Missouri and along our coast we may look for stirring and important events daily. “THE EVANGELICAL PULPIT.” Anew monthly publication with the above title has reached us. It is designed to contain sermons of ministers of the various envangelical denomina tions. The present number has three discourses: “The Kingdom of Christ,” by R<*v. N. M. Craw eorh, D. D., President of Mercer University; “ The Things that are Cjejar’s,” by Rev. Geo. G. N.DcDonnell; “The Immortality and Value of the Soul,” by Rev. Jesse H. Campbell. The work will be published on the 15th of each month. Published by Wilkes A Marshall, Forsyth, Ga. Twelve numbers for fl, in advance. Any one re mitting $5 will be entitled to the sixth copy gratis. Single copies ten cents. A liberal discount to agents. THE ELECTION. In this county for Governor and members of the Legislature, passed off very quietly on Wednes day last. The vote was comparatively small. No pulling and hauling of freemen, as has usually been the case, but the people generally suffered to vote as they pleased without let or hindrance- A good representation has been selected from this county and district, and the legislature, generally) promises to be one of the ablest that has assem bled for years. In regard to the vote for Governor, it has turned out very much as we anticipated it would, when the meeting of the State Convention was postponed. The people are too well acquainted with the history of these bodies to rely very im plicitly upon their dicta. Hence most of them, we presume, made up their mind who to vote for without awaiting its recommendation. The vote for Judge Nisbet in this county, is a well merited tribute to his private worth and the high esteem in which he is held by all classes of our citizens. A STATE BIBLE CONVENTION The friends of the Bible cause iu Augusta, and elsewhere, have recommended that a Convention be held in this city on the 23d inst. At the State Convention held recently in South Carolina, dele gates from that Stale were selected to attend the Macon Convention. We hope the different churches and communi ties, who favor the formation of a State Bible Society, will send up representatives to tins Con vention. Owing to the unfavorable circumstances which now surround us, we cannot hope for a very large attendance. Siill enough may be present in inaugurate this important enterprise. We are requested to give notice that a meeting will be held at the Lecture Room of the Methodist Church on Monday morning next, at 11 o’clock, to select delegates to this, Convention from Bibb county. All friends of tbe cause are invited to attend. DEATH OF LIEUT J M. STUBBS. The telegrams of yesterday bring the painful tidings of the ueath of this gallant and meritorious officer, who bravely fell at bis post at the battle of Green Briar River, Virginia, on the 3d inst. We have a faint hope that the sad intelligence may not be confirmed, though we fear it may prove but too true. Mr. Stiihhs was one of our most estimable young men ; had but recently entered upon the legal profession with most flattering prospects of success. But a few months ago, he married tbe daughter of our old and esteemed friend, Dr. N. Tucker of Laurens, aud no young mail in our community had a more bright aud promising future. He has, however, met with a glorious death, and many regretful tears will bedew his early grave.— His numerous kindred and friends will find many warm hearts to share their sorrow. OUE MARKET. We see by the Macon Telegraph, that com plaints are made about our market ordinances, Ac. We would think the subject well worthy of inves tigation. The market is a great convenience to the public. But when a market becomes a monop oly, by raising the price of provisions to an enor mous rate, it is time there was competition, and to let every man sell where he pleases. If they choose to go to the market, let them do so. If a man wished to oe served at his house, let him have the privilege, and put down monopolies and combinations. It is hard enough for the poor to live at this time at moderate prices. The writer knows that in towns and villages in this vicinity, the prices ot beef aud mutton are scarcely halt what is charged in our market, and these articles were never more plenty thau at present. Became speculations are made on articles of foreign pro duction, which are now scarce, and fresh stocks cannot be procured, is no cause that legal enact uiciita should be taken advantage of to raise our domestic productions, which arc plcuiy, to the same rates. RAISE FRUIT The South is constantly devoting more attention to fruit raising. We hope this spirit of improve ment will continue to increase until we shall be entirely independent of importations from abroad. In no department of horticulture has more inte rest been manifested than in grape growing. A little attention and expense would enable r almost every family to sip the pure juiee of this delicious aud healthful fruit “under their own vine and fig tree.” Indeed, we hope to see more attention be stowed upon the culture of all the various fruits which tiouiish in this climate. It will save many pounds of meat aud be conducive to general health. Whilst upon this subject, we would direct atten tion to the advertisement of Mr. Adams, who has an eitensive nursery in this vicinity, and may be relied on to fill promptly orders in bis line. Now D the time to send them in. ELECTION RETURNS. We publish returns of tbe vote given in different parts of the State, as far as heard from. They are not altogether accurate, we presume. It will Vie seen that there is a large falling oft” in the aggregate vote of the State. Gov. Brown is re-elected by a con siderable majority. In the counties heard from he is over four thousand ahead. We hope to give full returns in our next. THE PULASKI TIMES, Announces in its last issue that its publi cation will be suspended until after the close of the war. The Times has been conducted with abili ty aud courtesy during its brief existence, and we regret that it is compelled to bow to the pressure which now weighs so heavily upon Southern Journalism. We hope its esteemed and worthy editor, Mr. Mitchell, will find more lucrative if not pleasant em ployment, uutil peaceful Times shall brighten our political skies. By the following it will be seen that the legal notices of that paper will appear iu the Messenger : Legal Advertisements. —We will for the present, continue the publication of our le gal advertisements by issuing weekly, an ex tra or half sheet, but as soon as we can have a regular mail between this place and Ma con, these advertisements will be transferred to the columns of the Journal & Messenger, published in that city. The article under the caption of “Ought the Exportation of Cotton be Prohibited?” con tains suggestions of a very weighty and grave character. We presume this question will go be fore the Convention which meets next week in our city. TURNED OVER TO BROWN. The Atlauta Confederacy of the 2d inst., (the day of the election) comes to us the brownest paper in the State. It had up to that day been decidedly anti Brown. The change is attributed rather to a scarcity of printing paper than to any political chameieonism, and we expect in a day or two to see our neat cotemporary as white and fair as usual, notwithstanding the prevalent Brownness ol its section of the State. Columbus Enquirer. The Confederacy has turned white since the above was written, perhaps from sheer fright at the astonishingly Brown complexion of the re turns. — Mess. OLD PARTIZANSHIP- This is a time when all partyism 19 rightly es chewed. It certainly meets our approval, yet, it is nevertheless a very curious thing that “turkey” is never said once, to any citizen, from President down to the trivial offices, except to one who was formerly a supporter of the Breckinridge and Lane Presidential ticket. This can scarcely be the result of accident; we regret to say that it bears upon its face the strong semblance of intention.— Fredericksburg Herald. We hear this sort of talk very often, and are very sorry to hear it, and to see so many believe it, and having reason to believe it. But the Whigs are able and magnanimous enough to fight the country through its present trouble?, free, gratis and for nothing, or die a trying. The people, who used to be Whigs, since the sloughing off of that sound secession region under the dominion of Car lile, compose a large majority of the State. They must take care of the State for the sake of the State. The reason for parties, except so far as mere office may justify parties, doe 9 not exist, and having nothing to do with offices, we have ignored the existence of parties.— Richmond Whig. Perhaps the above is as good a reply as we can make to the Corner Stone. It is not very natural that those who are proscribed for opinion sake should be very ardently attached to those who thus invidiously discriminate. We know, however, that Judge Cahaniss has a patriotism, a love of country which over-rides all personal considera tions. FOR THE JOURNAL AM) MESSENGER. Nave .He from iff) Friend*. Messrs. Speer and Anderson have doubtless, ero this, Messrs. Editors, frequently uttered this ejaculation most impressively. I know that now, after receiving a withering public tebuke at the ballot-box for a pragmatical aud etrife-atirring course,they are trying to smooth over the matter by such announcements through the Telegraph as tbe following: Wc have been requested to state that Mr. An derson, who is now absent ou service in Virginia, it was generally understood, was not a cand date, and had no knowledge, as we are informed, of the use made of hi 9 name. How could the people understand any such thing, when in the Telegraph of Tuesday the fol lowing appeared? Hon. Clifford Anderson. —The Macon Volun teers and the Floyd Hides have requested the peo ple of Bibb county to elect Clifford Anderson to the Legislature. Shall the request of these brave men who have abandoned the comforts of Dome, the profits of business, and bared their breasts to the enemy for our sakes, be disregarded? Every principle of generosity and gratitude would impel us to answer no! There are 30,000 gallant sol diers who have gone to the field to defend our rights, our lives, the lives of our wives aud chi! dren, and every thing else we hold dear and are practically disfranchised hv the neglect of our Convention. Is it right, is it proper, is it generous that these men should have no Representatives, in the Legislature? Entirely independent of these considerations,Mr.Anderson will make an able, pop ular,and influential representative. He has done so before by universal consent, and will do so again if elected. Let then every friend of our noble and gallant Volunteers, every one animated by generous im pulses of gratitude to our brave defenders, remem ber that Clilford Anderson has beeu nominated by his fellow soldiers for our sutt'rages. With Whittle and Anderson to represent us iu the Legislature, our interests, both State and county, will be ably and energetically supported. MANY VOTERS. And wheu also on Wednesday morning the fol lowing freshly printed and posted hand bill was up in all conspicuous places in the city? ELECTION! The following ticket has been agreed upon en titled “ Tiie Soldiers’ and Peopie’9 Ticket,” which, it is hoped, will be unanimously supported at the Election on next Wednesday : FOR THE SENATE, DR. G. A. WINN. FOR RKI’RESKNTATIVKS, L. N. WHITTLE, JUDGE CLIFFORD ANDERSON. If Mr. Anderson was not a candidate, why did not his fr iend* withdraw him on Tuesday or Wed nesday morning, instead of persisting in keeping his name up at the sacrifice of harmony and good feeling? In regard to Col. Speer, his name was kept up to the very day of the election and he was evi dently run in Monroe, at least, and voted for against Dr. Wine. TRUTH. ,j [communicated.] Hon. J. 91. Giles. I see the name of thia gentleman mentioned in aaaoeiation with the office of Congressman of this District. A more worth/ man could not have been proposed. Mr. Giles was among the first to volunteer in defence of his country, but was com pelled to return home on account of ill health.— A man ot pure and spotless character, of pleasant address, he would reflect credit on the District.— 1 hope his friends will bring him forward. ANTI-CONVENTION. FOR THE JOURNAL AND MESSENGER. Messrs. Editors :—The last Southern Recorder —a paper which was recently opposed.to caucus and convention candidates —has hoisted the name of Col. A. H. Kenan for Congress, from the Fourth District—with the singular statement that he was designated by “the late Convention delegates, as a suitable candidate” for that office. That paper also expresses the hope that he will have no oppo sition. Now I am opposed to all these caucus and clique nominations, and hope the people of the Four'll will crush this policy in the start of our new gov ernment. Nor shall Ibe forced to support their nominees. The late Gubernatorial election ought to teach these wire-workers a lesson. I trust your accomplished and worthy townsman, lion. Wash ington Poe—whose pure life and unsullied reputa tion, as well as ardent patriotism, qualify him for this high position, and whose elect’on would reflect credit on the District—will suffer his name to be used in this connection. TWIGGS. Thf Storm.—This section was visited on Thurs day night last, says the Tallahassee News of the 30th alt., with one of the severest gales that we have experienced for several years. The damage to property in thia city was very little, only pros trating a few fences and shade trees, but we learn that the damage was very great in some sections surrounding, blowing out the open cotton, upset ting gin-houses, negro bouses, fences, Ac. We regret to learn that one of Dr. J. T. J. Wilson’s negro-houses was blown down, instantly killing a fine negro boy, severely wounding another, and slightly wounding one or two more of his negroes. We learn also that some damage was done to Fort Williams, at the Light House, but have not learned the extent of it. State Election. 8188. For Governor, E. A. Nisbet 628 J. E. Brown 409 For Senator, Dr. G. A. Winn 894 A. M. Speer 15 For Representatives, L, N. Whittle ...726 J. 11. R. Washington 718 Clifford Anderson 153 Scattering 7 SPALDING. Brown 867 Nisbet 427 For Senator, Moseley 395 Moore 283 For Representatives, Lavender 27 - 2 Grant 252 Foster 95 Allen 66 MONROE. Brown 420 Nisbet 362 For Senator, Winn 498 Speer 198 Jossev 30 For Representatives. Dumas 516 Caban iss 500 McCowen 243 Newinan 186 TWIGGS. Brown 245 Nisbet 80 For Senator, Bonner 156 Smith 148 For Representative, Slappey. (no opposition) 298 SUMTER. Brown 418 Nisbet 319 For Senator, Furlow 620 Davis 26 For Representatives, Reese 577 Horne 467 Speer 29‘2 TERRELL. Nisbet 237 Brown . 168 For Senator, Anthony 167 Sawyer 197 For Representative, Lawhorn . (no opposition) 280 UPSON. Joseph E. Brown 356 E. A. Nisbet 329 For Senator, J. B. Kendall 334 Allen G. Fatnbro 165 Isaac Cheney 138 Miller H. White 25 ‘ T. F. Brewster 9 j For Representative, Joel Mathews 372 Drury W. Womble 805 HEARD. Brown .419 Nisbet 223 For Senator, Wm. P. Beasley . (Nisbet) 374 B. Oliver . (Brown) 251 For Representative, R. H. Jackson . (no opposition) 549 PULASKI. Joseph E. Brown 399 Eugenios A. Nisbet 121 For Senator, D. J. Bothwell 375 *M. T. Fort 30 For Representative, B. N. Mitchell 440 W. W. Mayo 26 •It is due to Dr. Fort and Mr. Mayo, to state that they were not candidates. A Sweet Set.— The New York Tribune, of the 19tb, gives a list of speakers announced to hold forth at a meeting at Cooper Insti tute, on the evening of the 20th. We give the names, as follows : Daniel S. Dickinson, Horace (ireeley, Lucius Robinson, Washing ton Huut, Senator (?) Andrew Johnsou, Gov. Curtin, Gov. Olden, Jos. Holt, Leslie Combs, Thomas Francis Meagher, Senator Harris, Lyman Tremaine, Frederick A. Conkling, Robert J. Walker and Geo. D. Prentice, all arrayed to denounce and put down the “ rebels.” Macon Chamber of Commerce, ) Macon, Ga., October 4th, 1861. ) A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held for the purpose ot choosing delegates to the “ Mass Commercial and Financial Convention,” to convene in this city on the 14th instant. On motion, the President was requested to ap point twelve members of this body, as delegates to said Convention. The following gentlemen were appointed : T. R. Bloom, Esq., Isaac Scott, Esq , Judge A. E. Cochran, I. C. Plant, Esq., Capt. B F. Ross, Jas. A. Nisbet, P. E. Bowdre, Esq., Dr. E. L. Stroheeker, E. Bond, Esq., das. R Butts, Esq., Henry L. Jewett, Wm. B. Johnston, Esq. On motion, the President was also requested to appoint a committee of nine members of this body to constitute a Committee of Aar rangements. The following gentlemen were appointed: Dr. M. S. Thompson Jno. L. Jones, Esq., J. DeLoache, Esq., A. A. Ruff, Esq., ’ Geo. S. Ooear, Esq., O. G. Sparks, Esq., Nathan Weed, Esq., A. Dessau, Esq., N. 8. Prudden, Esq. On motion, the President was requested to con fer with the Presidents of our several Rail Road Companies lor the purpose of obtainiug/rce return tickets for all delegates to the approaching “Com mercial and Financial Convention.” On motion, the Chamber was adjourned. WM. B. JOHNSTON, Pres’t. Henry L. Jewett, See’y. Distinguished Arrival. —The Rich mond Enquirer says : Among the arrivals at the Exchange last night was Sir James Ferguson, a member of the British Parlia ment, who brought with him important offi cial communications—so at least it was an nounced—from our Commissioners in Eu rope, to President Davis, ex-President John Tyler, Gen. Wise, and others. The ariival of this distinguished nobleman is regarded as full of significance, and creates quite a stir in official and outside circles. His lord ship and suite reached here via Memphis. Fourth Congress*onsil District The Hon A. H. Kenan of Baldwin, hav ing been designated by late Convention dele gates from the Fourth District, as a suita ble Candidate for Congress, and believing as we do that his abilities fully authorize the selection, we place his name at the head of our columns. We think it quite proper that he should have an oppotunity of aiding to perfect the Government whose Constitution he took part in forming as a member of the first Southern Congress. Col. Kenan has proved himself to hi a sound and practical Statesman, whose judgment of men and measures may be relied ou iu the political arena. Thus far we have heard of no op position to him, and we hope there will be none. We feel pursuaded that he will sus tain himself creditably in debate, as we know his great power in that line,and that he will prove a useful and efficient Representative. —Southern Recorder. Will the Recorder tell the people when and where Col. Kenan has proven himself “a sound and practical statesman”? Un fortunately the proceedings of the Confeder ate Congress form no basis for such a judg ment. Another Liberal Donation. —ln the name of our soldiers’ families aud the poor of Macon, I tender to our fellow townsman, David E. Blount,Esq.,their acknowledgments for the fifty hush els of wheat delivered at Nisbet’s Mill for their benefit, and renew to Mr. Nisbet their thanks for his preparation of the same, free of charge. M. S. THOMSON. Macon, 30th Sept. 1800. §av‘ Your Sou Pig*! As we will have to make our own pork hereafter, and there is an abundant corn crop this year, it is now a good time to com mence preparing for the business. To this end, let every body w ho has hogs save their sow pigs. There will be a demand for all of them. This thing should be looked af ter at once. Don’t imagine that it is a small matter, and neglect it. It is a matter of stupendous importance. The Ordinance of Secession alone will not save us. To make it affectual, we must raise and uquip armies, and not only so, but subsist them also. It requires bacon, among other things, to do this; and to have bacon we must raise pigs. Let not this matter be neglected. —Athens Watch. Latest from Fensacola.—- All seems to be quiet at Fensacola. The correspondent of the Mobile Register A Advertiser writes a9 follows on the Ist instant: The enemies’ tents seem to grow in number every day on the Island; it may be all in imagina tion or iu the “glass.” Wonder how Billy Wil son’s crowd will take the capture in Missouri of their chum Mulligan. Several storeships have arrived within the last two days, and appear to be discharging cargo on the Island. There is but one war vessel in view, the Colorado. j tlf The Augusta Constitutionalist enters a | claim for Augusta for the site of the Confederate j Capital. !We incline to the opinion that good policy and expediency will dictate the sieection of anew site for a Capital, and without committing ourselves against proper choice and consultation, we would nominate a site near the “ University Place,” in j Franklin county, Tennessee.— Charleston Courier, 1 The “Committee on Information” of the i Safety Guard of Savannah, gives notice that they request correspondence with similar Associations in other cities of the Confeder ate States, for the purpose of co-operation in defence of the South and in vindication of Southern rights, interests, and honor. The Committee is composed of W. G. Bulloch, Jas. L. Haupt, John Willink, who will regard and treat all communications as strictly confidential unless otherwise order ed. Every one should strive, xvith patriotic devotion, says the New Orleans Picayune, to dispense, as far as possible, with every thing regarded as a necessary of life that may have a tendenc}’ to increase prices, and to stimulate the cupidity of those whose dis position to realize profits outstrips their at tachment to their country and its interests. Floyd and Wise. —A nice little squabble is now going on between the friends of these two men. Floyd is the senior officer, and, therefore, ranks Wise. It seems that they both want to be Vice President—Floyd especially—and therefore were jealous of each other—especially has Floyd been jealous of Wise, and has issued orders to him which he has refused to obey, and the Government has ordered him elsewhere. The newspaper scrib blers in Floyd’s camp have been putting out some articles going to show that Wise has made a failure —has no military talents, and accomplished noth ing. Per contra, some of the same class in Wise’s Legion have made a very fair showing in his de fence, and that Floyd has been unsuccessful and is lacking in military talents and judgment. Not being well posted on the merits of the dif ferences between Wise and Floyd, we are unable to say whether both are to blame or whether both are at fault. We know them both to be voraciously ambitious men, and we are well satisfied that Floyd has made an attempt to get his name before the people for Vice Presidency next month, while he should have been contriving means to run the ene my out of Western Virginia. — Confederacy. Operation* of the Sequestration Aetou Merchants. “Merchants” of Nashville addressed a note to S. R. Cock rill, one of the Recievers in Tennessee, under the Sequestration Act inquiring as to its bearing on the mercantile portion of the community. The operation of the law seemed to be oppresseive to (hem. Those who owed debts to alien enemies were required to pay up, while the persons to whom they had sold the goods on credit, could uot be forced to payment. From the answer of Mr- Oockrill, in the Union and American, we make the following extracts of general interest : I feel inclined to give any information I have on the subject, hut as the act is recent, and the Court, in this State, has expressed no opinion ou any portion of it, I am less prepared to answer definitely what the prac tice will be. My construction of the 7th section of the act, is this :—That on Real Estate, the rent is to he paid; on Negroes, the hire will be secured ; and on debts, the interest to he paid, on the terms mentioned in the law. This is a reply to the inquiry, “will you consider it your duty to enforce collections on debts ?” Also, “will the principal be re quired as wtdl as the interest?” The law applies to all debtors iu the whole Confederacy, but the men engaged in trade, own nearly the whole Northern debts, and for that reason I find some merchants are supposing that Congress intended to legis late against them especially. The statement that merchants will he compelled to pay their debts, and they have no remedy against their debtors, is at vari ance wi s h another portion of the same sec tion. “The Court allowing in the recovery of credits, such delay as may have been or may be prescribed in any State, as to the collection of debts therein, during the war.” This is the provision which relieves the law from the construction mentioned. The rem edy against any debtor, is the same as that in his favor. My individual opinion is this : that “coun try debts” can be used to pay “merchant’s debts,’’ when they desire to do so. The Court has discretion to somo extent, under the provisions for security, but if not found in the Act, Congress could enlarge it, and throw around it a safeguard. The effect of this would be to reach the producers and manufacturers iu the country, and set at lib erty the trading and commercial classes.— These debts may he discharged by Confeder ate States Treasury Notes, and would create a demand for them every where in the coun try, and sustain theirpermanent value ; with this new demand, and the suspension of all the banks iu the Confederacy, the “ direct tax ” may he postponed till after the war.— The whole business of the Government can he eouducted on “Treasury Notes.” The Sequestration Act, therefore, instead of being one of oppression may be made a most welconte measure of relief, not only to merchants, hut the whole country. The di rect nor tux hears upon all, and all would prefer to see it postponed till we establish the independence of our government, and open the ports for our productions. This measure of sequestration divides it self into two years: First, the proceedings in the court to put on record the facts that A. B. is an “alien enemy,” and has proper ty or debts due him in the Confederate States. This being done, and a decree or order made that the “alien enemy’s” rights are transferred to the Government; this makes the first point in the proceeding.— The debtor here must pay to his own Gov ernment, when payment is to he made, and the u Foreign creditor ’ must look to his own Government for the loss whiph he has susf tained. The Northern States made war on us, and then confiscated our property ; and are still committing daily depredations : we prepare to protect our own citizens by retali ation. If a merchant of New York lose a million of dollars in the Confederacy; it constitutes a claim against his own govern ment for this amount. It is our policy to make this debt, due to her citizens, as large as possible, because it will ineaease their taxes, and also injure tbejr p.edit in Europe and elsewhere. Suppose this claim by her citizens for losses be two hundred millions, and their war expenses three hundred and sixty-five millions the first year, the whole liability at the end of the year is six hun dred and fifteen millions of dollars, it is therefore important to fix on them this lia bility as soon as possible, so as to cripple their credit and resources. The second part payment. This branch of the question js most mate - rial to the “merchants” making the inquir ies alluded to The policy should conform to the troubles which are around us; and should lie as lenient as the law will allow, so as not to molest, or destroy the energies of any elass, and particularly merchants. All the haste should be thrown into the first branch ; and I think the law and in structions from the Attorney General clearly indicate the proceedings for the Decretal Or der, establishing Sufiiestration, should bo done promptly. Haste in getting decrees on the first branch, does not imply haste in payment. I ptate this distinction that it may not be misunderstood. The true policy is to go through the first part promptly— through the tecoial, which is the payment, slowly. To aid in the first part, it is made the duty of all to report to me, in this division, all the information they may have on the subject. The sooner the sequestration is es tablished, the sooner we fix the claim on the Northern Government, in favor of their own citizens; this does not interfere with “tje lays,” “time” and “extension” in payments —controlled by Congress, the Court, and the instructions of the Attorney General. Death of Capt, Vincent. —Capt. Isaac 3. Vincent, of the Clark County Rifles, died suddenly in Portsmouth, Va., on the 27 th ult.. of apoplexy.