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STATE FAIR AT MACON.
The Sixth Annual Fair of the “ Soothers
Central Agricultural Society,” held in
Macon last week, was by far the greatest exhi
bition of Agricultural, Mechanical and Artistic
productions ever made in the South, and, for
extent, variety and the general excellence of
the articles shown, might safely challenge com
parison with the finest Industrial Exhibitions of
the North- There was not, of course, such a
vast and bewildering assemblage of objects on
exhibition; nor were the productions of the
workshop as varied and abundant as is gener
ally the case at the New York State and other
“ monster” Fairs; yet, the peculiar good tost *
of our people in all that pertains te the luxu
rious and ornamental departments of industry
and art, made the Macon Fair the most eltgaut
and select that we have ever had the pleasure of
attending.
The grounds were by nature admirably fitted
for an exhibition of this character; and the
manner in which they were laid out and ar
ranged reflects no little credit upon the taste
and liberality of the citizens of M aeon; the
fairer and gentler portion of whom especially
distinguished themselves in that part of the exhi
bition to which they were devoted.
The weather, (with the exception of Wed
nesday, 28th, which was rainy) was mild and
agreeable ; and the immense concourse of “ fair
women and brave men"—the loveliness, beauty
and chivaliy of our bright Southern land—all
seemed to enjoy the scene with high zest, and
evinced a disposition to make the occasion one
of peculiar and unusual pleasure.
It would afford us the highest gratification to
convey to our distant readers a just and ade
quate idea of the many new and beautiful and
tasteful things that we noticed in strolling over
the grounds; but the crowd was so great, and
the objects claiming attention so numerous and
diversified, that we found it impossible to do
more than jot down, here and there, a few hasty
notes, which we submit to the reader nearly in
the order that we find them upon our memo
randum book.
The first point of attraction, after passing into
the enclosure, at the main entrance, was the
large hall devoted to Horticulture, Floriculture,
Needlework, the Fine Arts, &c. This hall was
fitted up with much taste, and was exceedingly
rich in beautiful and artistic productions, of
every imaginable description. The worsted
and silk embroidery, cutlery, Daguerreotypes,
oil paintings, fancy needle-work, &c, were
particularly fine; and the display of green
house and other plants has never, to our know
ledge, been equalled at a similar exhibition.
Mrs. Chas. Collins, of Macon, had on exhibition
239 distinct varieties of plants, among which
we noticed the following rare sorts, viz : Came
lia Japonica, 50 varieties ; Chinese Azalias, 20
varieties; Tea Plant, Coffee, Clove, Allspice,
Camphor and Cinnamon trees; the celebrated
Mango Apple of the East Indies, and many
ethers ; the names of which might perhaps, be
as new to most of our readers as they were
to ourselves. Bishop Elliott, of Montpelier,
through his accomplished florist, Mr. Carolan,
presented a splendid collection of rare and
beautiful plants; and to Mrs. S. Rose, of Ma
con, we were also indebted for many valuable
contributions both of fruit and flowers. In the
way of Fruits, the display, though not large,
was very good for the season; and we noticed,
with pleasure, several of our old favorites
among the pears and apples. Os the latter.
Hon. Mark A. Cooper, of Etowah, presented
six or seven kinds raised in Cass co., most of
which were obtained from the North; and have
been thoroughly proven in Cherokee Georgia.
These specimens were exceedingly fine, large,
well formed, beautiful and delicious, and should
bring a redder blush than their own to the
cheeks of those who doubt the capacity of Geor
gia to produce anything that can be successfully
grown elsewhere. Our friend and correspond
ent, J. Van Buren, Esq., of Habersham, pre
sented two seedling apples of fine quality;
William Rutherford, Esq., offered eight seed
ling of his own raising; Air. Jas. T. Radcliffe,
offered some very large and fine specimens of
the “ Duff Apple ;” and Mr. H. L. Deane, of
Griifin, sent in specimens of the Newtown Pip
pin and Yellow Bellfleur Apples, and Vicar of
Winkfield and Easter Beurre Pears, that were
highly creditable to his skill as a pomologist, and
•ncouraging to all those who desire and yet
fear to test in our soil and climate some of the
choicest northern and foreign varieties. Jos.
B. Jones, Esq., of Burke co., presented a box
of late Peaches, of good quality, picked from
the tree, October 24th. 8. Rose. Esq., of Ma
con, offered a fine collection of Grapes, Pome
granates, Olives, &c.; Mrs. Slappy, of Macon,
some splendid Pomegranates, and Val. Grest,
Esq., of liberty co., offered for premium (and
obtained it) 50 Oranges of good quality raised
in the open air in said county. The show of
preserved fruits, pickles, jellies, &c., was unu
sually fine; and we noticed and had the plea
sure of tasting some very delicious dried Figs,
coatributed by some person whose name we
could not learn. We did learn, however, the
method of making them, which we most cheer
fully give our readers: “ Scald the figs in weak
lye. Make a syrup of half a pound of sugar to
each pound of fruit—boil the figs in this syrup
until they become transparent—then dry on
dishes in the sunand, we will add “ pack
them in drums and boxes and ship them, (at a
good round price,) to the unfortunate inhabi
tants of colder latitudes.”
Passing from the Temple of Flora and Po
mona, to exchange its perfume-laden atmos
phere for a deep inhalation of the cool and in
vigorating breeze that is rustling the autumn
laaves “ out of doors,” we are instinctively
attracted by the|shrill, clarion notes of at least
one hundred “Chanticleers” to the Poultry
Department, whore ranges of coops, boxes
ana cages, piled one upon the other, “ loom up”
somewhat imposingly in the distance. Messrs.
D. Redmond, of Atlanta, and Chas. Collins, of
Macon, were the principalcontribuiors, and we
hazard nothing in asserting that for extent,
variety and, attractiveness, the show of Poultry
upon this occasion, has never been equalled in
America, except perhaps, by the great exhibi
tion held in Boston in November, 1849. The
collection of the two gentlemen above named
comprised about 70 varieties of useful and
ornamental domestic fowls; many of which are
very rare and valuable, and have never before
been raised in Georgia. Among those particu
larly worthy of mention in the eollection of Air.
Collins, were the Hong Kong, the Imperial
Chinese, the Great Malay, the Chittagong, the
Guelderland, the Black Spanish, the White
Shanghai, the Cochin China, and the Bramah
Pooter fowls; Aylesbury Ducks; African and
Egyptian Geese; African and Chinese Ban
tams; Sumatra and wild India game fowls;
several varieties of fancy Pigeons, the beauti
ful and uniqua little Quail of California, and
many other varieties. Mr. Redmond’s collec
tion embraced among many others, the follow
ing: Dorkings, Shanghai fowls (black, yellow
and red) the Poland, Cochin China, Spangled
Hamburg, Golden Pheasant, six varieties of
Georgia and Southern game fowls; Sebright
Bantams; White do.; Chinese Silky do ; black
Javast Jersey Blues; Crested, Aylesbury,
Rowan, Muscovy and other Ducks; Chinese,
Hong Kong, (or Poland) Bremen, Java, West-
Sthalia and Wild Geese; Wild Turkeys; Pea
owls and Guinea-fowls. Mr. Geo. A. Smith, o
PLAN OF THE SHOW GROUNDS AT MACON-
The Grounds contain fifteen acres, substantially and handsomely enclosed.
A. Committee and Secretaries’ Rooms, 50
feet by 20.
B. Ticket Office,
C. Ladies’ and Floral Hall, 100 feet by 40.
D. Agricultural Implements and Grain room,
120 feet by 35.
E. Machine rooms, where all motive power
is carried by steam, 100 feet by 40.
F. Speakers’ stand, surrounded by a fine
grove.
G. Executive Committee’s Tent, (presented
by Capt. Scott, of Macon )
H. Stand for band of Music.
Macon, exhibited some very extraordinary
game fowls, of the wild India and Sumatra
breeds. These fowls, which have been import
ed into this country quite recently, have created
quite an excitement among the “fmucy; ” and
on account of their great rarity and reputed
good qualities in the pit, command high prices,
and are very eagerly sought after. The Suma
tra game fowls are very beautiful and “game”
looking birds; and the wild Indian is the most
rapacious and vulture-like specimen of the game
stock that we have ever noticed. In the way of
fancy Pigeons, Dr. Geo. M. Battey, of Rome,
made a beautiful and attractive exhibition. His
cage, or coop, which was quite large, was a
pretty Gothic Cottage in miniature, in which
might be seen twelve different varieties, includ
ing Fantails, Ponters, Carriers, Capuchins,
Magpies, Tumblers, &c. Dr. B. also exhibit
ed a fine coop of Dorking and Black Poland
fowls, and the taste and neatness of tho cages in
which his poultry was confined, were the theme
of general remark and commendation. Airs.
J. V Jones, of Atlanta, offered a large coop of
pure white Muscovy Ducks, some fine Bremen
Geese, Java fowls, &c.; and other exhibitors,
whose names are not in our possession, contri
buted other varieties to the large and unequalled
list we have enumerated.
The show of Cattle was unquestionably the
very best ever made in Georgia or the South;
and to this department R. Peters, Esq., of At
lanta, and Alessrs. J. B. and J. V. Jones of
Burke, were the principal contributors. The
first named gentleman made nine entries of
pure Devonshire stock, most of which were
selected with great care, and with an especial
eye to their milking qualities, from the herds of
George Patterson, Esq., of Alary land, and the
Alessrs Hurlbut, of Connecticut. Accompa
nying the cattle was a printed statement from
Mr. Peters, a portion of which we subjoin in
order that our distant readers may be informed
as to the peculiar merits of this valuable breed,
which are admitted by all those who possess any
knowledge on the subject, to be the only im
proved and pure breed adapted to our short pas
tures and sultry climate.
Mr. Peters, after some specific statements as
to the age, food and general management of bis
Devons, proceeds as follows:
“The Devonshires are particularly adapted to the
climateand soil es Middle and Upper Georgia. They
will return more milk, bulter and beef for the amount
of food coo turned, than any other race of eattle in
the world. They ate more easily raised, aad much
leu liable to disease, than the ao-eallad “ Native”
breeds. The Oxen are much larger than the Bulla,
and superior to any other breed lor the yeke.
“ 1 purchased the bull 11 Boston'' and the now
“ Beauty" in Ontober, 1848 ; since then, I hare ob
tained from the best Devonshire herds of the North,
(tboee of George Patterson, Esq., Maryland, and
the Messrs. Huributa, Connecticat.) twenty-seven
head. I have also purchased Ayrshire*, Durham*,
Naw York Stats “Natives,” and made selections
of the best “ Native” stock to be found in Georgia ;
and I consider the Devons, for a Southern climate,
far superior, in every respect, to any of tha others.
11 1 have had three heifera calve at from twenty
four to twenty eight months old. The heifer, "Dean
ly t ” at twenty-four months old, gava 13 quarts of
very rich milk per day, when her calf waa six weeks
old—the others gava 12and 12|quarts per dayeaoh,
at same time after calviag. 1 oonsider 18 to 22
quarts of milk per day, as the average yield of tho
“ Patterson” Devon eews, when in full milk. For
better, they cannot be beat by the best herd of Dur
hams in tbo world.
“ The Devonshire* are a distinct raoe of oattle s
bred to color, form , and constitution, many years
prior to tbo origin of the “ Short horns,” or Dor
hams. Th y ware 1 red in England, in former yean,
mostly for the butcher; but, since 1800, by the ju
dicious “ crosses” and selections of two celebrated
English breeders, followed up from the year 1818,
by Georgs Patterson, Esq., of Maryland, they have
been bred with espeoial reference to the production
of milk and butter; and now rank deservedly fore
most among Dairy stock.
“ Nearly all of tha recent importations from Eng
land, made by the Northern breeders, are from the
“beef,” Devon herds. Their “croseee” may im
prove the form, but will assuredly injure the milking
qualities of the “ old fashioned” “ Patterson,”
“ Eclipse” stock. Riohabd Petebs.”
Atlanta, Oa., Oct. 29, 1651.
Such statements as the above, from a gentle
man of such acknowledged information and ex
perience as Mr. Peters, are eminently worthy of
attention; and those who have the “means and
appliances” should not be backward in making
similar experiments far tho general good of the
country at large. The Devons of the Messrs.
Jones, were very fine animals; and in common
with those of Mr. Peters, attracted a great deal
of attention. Os pure breeds, other than the De
von, we noticed none upon the grounds
worthy of particular attention; although we
were informed that there were on exhibition
some good “crosses” of the Durham, Ayrshire
and other breeds. Os “Native” cows (improp
erly so called) we noticed a few; but could
discover nothing attractive about them, for the
reason that au impure or “cross-bred" animal,
though possessing good qualities itself, can
not be depended upon for transmitting those
qualities to its progeny. We, therefore, have
description.
I. Stalls for stock, horses, mules, jacks and
cattle.
J. Refreshment rooms.
K. Editor’s Tent with Agricultural tents on
each sido.
L. Reservoir filled by springs above, for
geese and ducks.
M. Poultry coops.
N. Sheep pens.
O. Ring for trial of matched, single and sad
dle horses.
P. Reservoir of pure spring water.
Q. Reservoir of pure water for stock.
long since ceased to expect any benefit from
“crosses” or mixtures of mongrel animals; and
look for improvement only to the judicious
management of the pure laces, whose points
and characteristics, a long course of steady and
determined effort have rendered fixed and per
manent.
The display of Horses of all kinds, was quite
remarkable; and, we are assured by those
whose judgment in such matters we can fully
rely on, surpassed any previous exhibition. It
may appear somewhat invidious, where all
were so good, to make any distinction, but we
cannot help remarking that one or two fine
colts, belonging to Major Woolley, of Cass;
the horse “Steel,” of Air. Williams, of Meri
wether county, and a horse belonging to Mr.
Bell, of Colombia county, attracted our particu
lar attention and admiration.
Os Jacks and Mules, the show was also
very good. Among the Jacks, we noticed some
imported Spanish, of fine appearance, offered
by Mr. Easley of So. Carolina; and among the
Mules, the splendid matched pair of Mr. West,
of Kentucky; the large Georgia raised mule
of R. Peters, and the young matched pair of
Mr. Evans, of DeKalb, deserve particular men
tion.
The show of Swine, though not large, em
braced several fine specimens es the pure Suf
folk breed from R. Peters, of Atlanta. The
Suffolks, for symmetry of form, early matnrity,
good fattening properties, vigor of constitution,
and general docility of disposition are une
qualled by any breed of Hogs in this country;
and cannot fail to prove very valuable to all
who do not wish to drive their swine on foot
to market; for which latter purpose, they are
altogether unsuitable, on account of their
smallness ofbone, heavy bodies, and short legs.
We noticed, also, oa the ground, several
“crosses” of the Suffolk and common varieties,
none of which, however, at all approached the
true Suffolks in the desirable and valuable
points mentioned; although they were all su
perior to the common “laud pikes” and “alliga
tors” of the country.
The display of Long Wool Sheep was very
superior— We noticed 15 or 16 of the New
Oxfordshire breed, of the celebrated flock of
Reybold, in Delaware, from R. Peters, of At
lanta The New Oxfordshires are a noble race
of Sheep, valuable both for wool and mutton,
and of great size and capacity for the produc
tion of both; as an evidence of which we may
mention the fact that the old patriarch of this
flock, who was on the ground, weighed 200
pounds, and yielded, at his last “clipping” or
shearing, 14 pounds of unwashed wool. There
were also on exhibition some Merinos from the
flock of H. B. Randsll, Esq., of Cortland, N.
Y., and a very fine South Down Buck, and
some grade or cross bred Downs from J. V.
Jones of Atlanta.
Os Agricultural Implements, we noticed
a considerable variety; but with the exception
of an Improved Harrow, from D. Johnson, of
Gordon; a fine cutting-box from a gentleman
of Columbus, whose name we have forgotten;
some self-sharpening Plows and a Wheat Drill
from R. Peters; a one and two horse turning
plows of the Belgian pattern, from C. Le Har
dy, of Floyd; some good 1 and 2 horse turning
plows from Williams, Moffatt & Co., Knox
ville, Tenn.; and the usual amount of cultiva
tors, cotton-scrapers, cotton-press models, &c.
we saw nothing worthy of particular commen
dation.
The exhibition of Machioery was very fine.
There were three Engines upon the ground;
and one of them (that of Mr. Findlay, of Ma
con) found constant occupation in propelling
the different machines occupying the building
in which it was stationed. The other two en
gines, which were not in operation, were pre
sented by Messrs Levy, of Macon, and Gin
drat, Winter «fe Co. of Columbus. The latter
was a splendid piece of work, and attracted
much attention.
■ISCELLANEOUS.
This department embraces articles from all* he
others, in the order that they were pencilled
into our note-book:
Butter, of excellent quality from Mrs.
Tarlton Lewis of Cass county.; John Lamar,
Bibb county; Mrs. Job Taylor, Monroe coun
ty; Mrs Mary Slappy, Macon; Mrs. Kiikpat
r.ck and Mrs. Jos. Pitts, ofDeKalb; Mrs. Dr.
Minis, of Afurray county; Mrs. David Howard,
Monroe county; Mrs. S. B. Hunter, of Bibb
county; Mrs. W. C. Redding, and many
others.
Bread.— Fine samples of “light bread” and
Soda Biscuits, made from Atlanta Steam Mill
Flour, were presented by Mrs. Alex. Beach,
of Atlanta. Also, an excellent sample of leaf
bread fVom another lady, whose name we did
not ascertain.
Wine. —Several bottles of Wine, made from
the native Muscadine grape, by D. Ponce, of
Hancock.
Bacon Hams of good quality, from John Far
rar, of Jones county ; Mrs. J. V. Jones, ofDe-
Kalb; Mrs. W. C. Redding, of Monroe, and
others.
R. Rows of pure spring! from which the re
sevoir is filled.
S. Hog Pens.
T. M ain gate and entrance for visitors.
U. Broad avenue leading into all the road*.
V. Gate to enter articles for exhibition.
W. Main avenue.
X. Road leading to stock gate.
Y. Gate for stock entrance.
Since the above draft was engraved, decided
improvements have been made in the arrange
ments of the stalls for cattle, sheep &c.
Lard. —A nice article, in jars from Mrs. J.
V. Jones, of Atlanta.
Dried Fruit, (apples and peaches) of ex
cellent quality, from Mrs. J H. Kirkpatrick, of
DeKalb.
Walnut Wardrobe, from native wood,
made by Wood, Bradley & Co., Macon. A
splendid article.
Walnut Bedstead, from John H Thureat,
of Griffin Fully equal to the wardrobe.
Toilet Bureau —a good article, from J. Van
Buren, of Habersham.
Double Harness—a superb article, valued
at $500; from A. Hatch. Augusta.
Inlaid Centre Table —very pretty, fromJ.
Van Buren, of Habersham.
Stoves of various patterns, from Messrs.
Batcheller, of Milledgeville; Jones, of Macon;
McArthor & Morse, of Savannah, and others.
Guns. —A splendid, Double Barreled Fow
ling Piece, silver mounted, from £ H. Rogers,
of Augusta; Rifles from J. Smith, of Monroe;
Hardy Hunter. Houston; A. A Wooten; R. H.
Ward; Moos. Le Hardy, of Floyd and others
Bask Look, a puzzle for even the noted
Hobbs; from C. Y Richardson A Brothers,
Charleston, South Carolina.
Shobs and Leatker, of excellent quality
from Samuel D. Irvin, of Albany; and J. & C.
Dunwoodie, of Roswell, Cobb county.
Cotton Cloth, Sheeting and Shirtings, from
the “iWacon Steam Cotton Mill Company.
Paper. —Good specimens of writing and
printing paper from the Rock Island Factory
Columbus.
Cotton. —A large pile of superior in bales,
and some splendid samples of the Pomegranate
and other kinds on the stalk.
Flour and Meal, of very superior quality
from “Atl inta Steam Mill Company’'; the
Flour in varnished barrels of excellent work
manship ; also, sacks of Flour from Lenoir's
Mill in East Tennessee ; samples from various
country mills, &c.
Vegetable*.— A good collection of several
varieties, from Bishop Elliott, of Montpelier;
varieties from the ladies ofChunenugge Ridge,
Ala.; Dr. Thompson, of Macon; C. W. Ar
nold, of Coweta; N. Bass, of Macon; Jas. T.
Radcliffe, of Union county; John Farrar, of
Jones; J. A. Ralston and others. A fine barrel
of Irish Potatoes, from Dr. Singleton, of Lump
kin; some excellent Tomatoes from Mr, M,
Hudson, of Eatonton, and various contribu
tions from several others.
Water Buckets, with brass and German
silver hoops, made from cedar, China tree,
poplar, &c., ranging in price from $1.75 to
$25, wore offered by R. G. Jefferson &
Co., Columbu-; These Buckets were very
elegant and beautiful, and sold qnite readily at
the high prices mentioned. The same makers
also offered Chairs ofdifferent patterns, Churns
and other wooden ware, all of fine workman
ship.
Glass of various shapes and kinds from the
Holston Glass Works, Knoxville, Tenn.
Ladies’ Saddle, of excellent workmanship,
with side guard—manufactured from Georgia
Leather, by Samuel Meek, Thomas county.
Grain, including wheat, corn, oats, barley,
rye, peas, &c., from varions exhibitors.
Portable Corn Mill, on the undulatory
plan from W. P. Coleman, of New Orleans.
An excellent machine; the description of which
we regret to omit, but are compelled to do so
by want of space.
Steam Mill Model, made with a knife by a
black boy; servant of Mr. Williamson, of Clark
county. An ingenious piece of machinery.
Barouche, or Carriage —One of splendid
appearance and fine workmanship from Jas.
liurlburt, of Augusta; and a good Buggy for
one horse, from J. N. Seilley, Marietta.
Piano Cover, worsted work, representing a
large variety of sea-shells in raised work—a
superb article; from Miss Jane Dicksou, of
Columbus, and countless beautiful specimens
of needlework, from a hundred others.
Hay—3 bales from clover, crab-grass and
peavine; from R. Peters, Atlanta; also, a sum
pie from J. V. Jenes, Dr. Minis, of Dalton, &c.
Mar of'Riverbank Farm,” Poultry—Honses,
Barn, <fcc., Ao , splendidly executed and admi
rably planned, from Dr. Geo. M. Battey, Rome.
Ornamental Painting.—lmitation of wood
and Marble, by Henry fcovi, of Macon.
The Plowing Match did not come off as anti
cipated, in consequence of the want of proper
te T i / o, \ the ? ork > . Hereafter, it would be
well for those intending to compete to bring
teams of oxen, mules or horses trained to the
work, with experienced farm hands who can
both •ho d and drive.” The matter of deep er
shallow plowing, width of furrow-slice, method
of lapping furrows, and turning under manure
is very imperfectly understood among us;'
aud our knowledge can only be increased by
practice, and such opportunities of seeing the
work well done, as are afforded by a well-con
tested plowing match under the direction of
judges who have served an apprenticeship
“ between the handles” themselves.
At the close of the Fair, the list of Prizes
wore read from the Speaker's stand, upon
which p«ce<ftt<4b»ufKh s tmkf'
silver eups. pikJeJhvflJLieTiJkjMfhefF
Society. This glittering array was opened to|
the gaze of the multitude as soon as the reading
of the reports of the Committees began ; and”
as often as a prize was awarded, it was handed
amid a flourish of trumpets from the Band, to
the successful competitor.
This method of distribu ing Agricultural
prizes is new and in excellent taste; and we
trust that the old system of awarding money
will soon pass iuto disuse.
And hare we might, before closing, devote
not a little space to the abuses as weli as uses of
Agricultural Exhibitions; but as wc prefer to
present a pleasant picture to our readers, we
will not lift the curtain which conceals much
that has given dissatisfaction on the present as
well as former occasions. Human nature is,
at best, imperfect; and there is no good reason
why we should look for perfection among those
who assume the management of Agricultural
Societies any more than among common mor
tals. We may, however, venture to suggest to
those who cannot fail to make the application,
that, on future occasions, a little more courtesy,
patience and suavity, with the s'ighte t possible
disposition to accommodate the public who
mainly sustain the Society, cannot fail to be
hiled as a novelty by the great majority of the
common members, and as such, will be duly
appreciated.
Chronicle anil Sentinel.
AUGUSTA, GJL <
SUNDAY MORNING NOV. 9.
To make room for the interesting report
by our correspondent of the recent great Ag
ricultural Fair at Macon, and the highly inter
est ng intelligence from the Rio Grande, we
are obliged to omit editorial and other articles
prepared for this day’s paper.
Auction Sale of Books!
Wk invite attention to the extensive sale of
Books, embracing many popular and standard
works, to commense to morrow evening,
at the Auction Room of Messrs. Hutchin
son & Thomas See auction bead.
THINGS IN MILLEDGEVILLE.
Correspondence of the Chronicle and Sentinel.
Milledoevillr, Nov. 5,1851.
Mr. Ebitor :—This being the day set apart
by joint resolution, for the election of a Judge
of the Supreme Court, and other officers,
little else beside that special business was
transacted.
The first business of the forenoon was the
announcement by the Speaker, of the names
of the following gentlemen, cons’i uting the
Committee on Privileges and Elections, viz ;
Messrs. Wofford, of Cass; Irwin, of
Wilkes; Chastain, of Union ; Cobh, of Dooly;
Harris, of Clark ; Trippe, of Mo< roe ; Hen
ley, of Lincoln ; Gilbert, of Wilkinson;
Mobley, of Harris; Cameron, of Chattooga;
Fall of Henry.
Sundry papers, purporting to be testimony
going to contest the seat of the Kspresenti
tive from Scriven County were, «>n account
ot the irregular manner in which they came
before the House, laid on the table.
Messrs. Jas. M. Blackwell unj Aug. 11.
Lar.e presented a formal protest against the
right of Messrs. Williams and Bayne to seats
in the House, as members elect from the
County of Jasper, which was referred to the
Committee on Privileges and Elect ons.
Mr. Stephens offered a resolution, that the
House proceed to the election of a U. 9.
Senator on to morrow, which was lost by a
vote of 53 yeas, to 75 nays.
The bill prohibiting the introduction of
slaves into this State, for hire, sale or traffic,
was taken up, read the second time, and on a
motion, to refer it to the Comm.tt 'e on the
Judiciary, an irregular debatj ensued, in
which Mr. McDoarald opposed the reference
on the ground, that much time would be lost
before the bill would be returned to the House,
and that it would fare better in a Committee
of the Whole. Messrs Trippe and Bartow
were in favor of the reference, beceuse they
were in favor of the bill, and on account of its
importance, desired it to be calmly considered,
and perfected by the Committee before i’s
being seted on in he House. It was final'y
referred by yeas 104, nays 24.
BILLS INTRODUCED
By Mr. Tdurmond, to alter and amend the
3d Bec. and Ist Art. of the Constitution of this
State. This bill provides for the election of
one Senator from each county in the State.
This bill, I suspect is almost identical with the
one now before the Senate, and passed into
an act at the session of 1849.
Also, a Bill to amend the Attachment laws
of this State. This bill provides that where
one or more of several co partners orcc-obli
gore shall remove beyond the jurisdiction of
this State, an Attachment shall lie against the
properHr of the one or ones who shall remain.
The following bills, proposing amendments
to the Constitution, aod which were passed at
the la t session of the Legislature, were read
the first time in the Senate.
A Bill giving the election of Secretary of
State, Comptroller General, Sarveyor Gene
ral, and Treasurer, lo the people. The elec
tion is to take place at tho same time wth that
of the Governor, and the returns are to be
made in the same manner.
A Bill to abolish tho present Senatorial Dis
trict system, and to allow one Senator to
etch County.
A Bill to vest the powers of a Court of Or
dinary, now exercised by the Inferior Courts,
in an officer to be styled an “Ordinary,” to be
elected as other county officers, and to hold
his office for four years. In case of a vacan
cy in the office, by death or otherwise, the
Clerk of the Superior Court is to discharge
his duties until a successor is elected and
qualified.
The Senate having receded from its amend
ment, to (he resolution of the House, bring
ing on certain elections to-day, which amend
ment provided for the eleotion of a United
States Senator, both branches of the General
Assembly, convened at 11 o’clock, A. M., and
made choice of the following officers.
Judge of the Supreme Court. —Joseph Hen
ry Lumpkin.
Attorney General for the Middle Circuit
John T. Shewmake.
Solicitor General for the Eastern Circuit.—
Thos. I*. Long.
Solicitor General for the South IVeaUrn Cir
cuit.—John Lyon.
Solicitor General for tha Chattahoochee Cir
eait.—Jack Brown.
Solicitor General for the Southern rcuU.—
Pitt F. D. Scarborough.
Solicitor General for the Flint Circuit.—
Joseph A. Thrasher.
Solicitor General for the Cherokee Circuit.—
John J. Word.
Solicitor General for tha Ocmulgea Circuit. —
Thomas P. Saffold.
Solicitor General for the IVeetarn Circuit.—
Wot, J. Peeples.
Solicitor General for the Northern Circuit .
John M. Weems.
Both Homes then adjourned to 10 o’clock,
A. M., to inorro v.
A mooting of the Constitutional Union
members of the Legislature was held in the
Representative Chamber, at 7A o’clock, this
even ng, over which the Hon. Sami. Faris. of
Walker, presided, and of which Thaddeus
‘‘l' I ’ ao, * d ai Snoretary.
Mr. Miller, of lliobmond, explained the
r .V 1 ® ***•' which, he aubmit
te<i the following Reiolution t
h1 ' l Ar)l r)
StchO anSsjlllfthg
members ot the Legislature of the Constitutional
Union rarty. w- : l) tarn rrr.- i..,, a ( 71
o’clock, for tint ut o iirown’s
Hotel,
The resolution was carried by an overwhelm,
ing vote. L.
Fom (he N. O. Picayune, 5 1/t inst.
later from matamoros.
Tke Fighting Still Continued.
By the arrival since pur last of the steamship
Fanny, Capt. Aald.we have datea from Mat -
nooras and the seat of war op to the 30th uh.
The Fanny brought twenty six passengers, a:. i
$34,481 in specie.
The fighting within the city »f Matamorai
still continued when the Fanuy sailed, the a i
verse forces having been engaged, with littla
intermission, for more than a week Carvsjal
was advancing upon the west side of the tov. e,
and on the 30th October was within ft r
squares of the Pl»za where Gen. Avalos h, ,1
hrs head quarters. ller6 the latter was posh d
with eight or nine pieces of artil ery so 1I 3.
posed as to cever each other. The revc’-i
--tionary leader had but a single pioce, an 1 vt us
doubtless fighting his way from house >0 hou-?.
As near as we can recollect, the buildm 3
on the western sideol the city, until a position
within two or three squares of the Pie-a
could be gained, are principally liw and
built of adobes or sundried bricks. Tht o
may, however, be e few commanding brick or
stone houses on that side, and if there t.-e
Carvajai doubtless has possession of them.
The following, which we copy from t o
Rio Bravo of the 29th nit., gives as full pe .
ticulars of the fighting up to that date as v. *
have seen. We find it under the head of
“Siege of M&tamoras and Skirmishes in the
Stree tsi”
We gave our readers a hasty sketch, of the
first battle at Matamoros, in our last pap
aad now proceed to furnish a brief su 1.
inary of the subsequent occurrences, up o
the moment of going to press. Gen. Avalos
has kept strictly within his fortified position,
in the centre of the city, which is defended
with a good deal of skid by nine guns. Gn.
Carvajai has removed his bead q larters frt m
Fort Paredes, into the market place, rnd
within the rear portion of the town He im
only one six pounder; and with this inadequate
battery, has been forced to fight under svo-y
disadvantage, against Avalos’ forces and *+>/y
guns. Daily skirmishes have taken !id
on some days aad nights, three or (our b-tp-
Sened of a fierce and de ermined character.
lesides innumerable shots of rifles, musk its,
and pistols. Avalos has fired between ft> ur
and five hundred cannon shots of cannis.er,
grape and ball—Carvajai about one hund;>td.
The exact number of killed and wound-d on
the Mexican side, is not known to us, but’wo
days ago, there were 104 wounded men in
their hospital, a number have been wounded
and killed since, and it is fair to presume, -hat
nearly half as many have been killed, a* are
wounded. This would make the killed and
wounded on the side of Avalos, about 17J or
180 seen. Carvejal has had three or four
killed and about a dozen woandtd. Lent.
Culver and Surgeon Finley are two of the
killed, and Cut. Ford, Capt. Norton and F.Il.
Gracesqui— the latter by an accidental dis
charge ofagun—woundtd.
When the circumstances ars considered,
this disparity of loss is almost miraculous.
The fighting has deen often hand to hand,
both sides firing through the same hole in
brick walls at each other. The siege has lasted
six or seven days, and with constant hostile
action the men are worn down but do not
complain. They are reselved to take the
place, and this resolution they will, probaoly,
make goodquickly. If Carvajai had a twelve
or eighiren pounder ho would capture Ava’ os’s
whole ioroe in two hours. As we are writing,
the fire is tremendous, and we have reas -n to
thioka decided movement is at hand. We
have been unable to procure a list of the ofli
cers in Carvajai'a army, and the services if
each company and detachment, as soon is we
can do so we wifl, publish them—and wo are
happy in the mealtime to state (hat a'! who
had an opportunity to participate in tiu con
flict have behaved with the moat com:a.:nda
ble gallantly and firmness. Tho contest has
been harrassing and exhausting beyond des
cription, and it is to the highest honor of all
engaged, from the general down to th hum
bleat private, to state that they have fti I.fully
discharged their duty. We learn tha. >ome
pillaging of booses has been commute 1, but
by whom is unknown. A considerable band
of maraudiog scoundrels hang about cii such
beleagured plaoes as Matamoras, ready to rob
or murder all who fall in their way. V/e sre
glad to learn that Carvajai has re*?’veJ to
pnnish, with the utmost rigor, every disrepu
table offender that he can detect.
The same paper Las the follow ng ia *ddi
ion to tho above :
Yesterday Major Gonzales, of Gen. C«rva
jal’s staff, while entering Matamoros with a
flag of truee, was fired on and shot through the
hat by one of Avalos’ National Guards. The
poltroon was ordered under arrest by Col.
Portilla, who was in eommand. There are 104
wounded men in Gen. Avalos’ hospital. From
this fact, the killed may be inferred They
cannot fall short of half of that number.
Gen. Carjaval ordered two of his soldiers
who had committed thefts to be severely whip
ped yesterday, and issued the most stringent
orders for the punishment of those who should
offend in the like manner. Such are the rules
of discipline and honesty enforced in this army
of pirates and outlaws I Will Avalos follow
the example T
We learn verbally that Mr. Laagstroth, one
of the principal morchan's of Matamoros, was
■hot dead while standing on tha roof of his
store or house, watching the operations. The
American Coasa', Mr. Waddell, had also been
slightly wounded in the head and other non
combatants had been injured by the firaof the
revolutionists, which was close and confnuous
from the first.
At the outset of hostilities, Gen. Avalos had
ealled upon the National Guard and all the citi
zens to turn out for tht common defence.
This order was refused. He next issued a de
cree or proclamation reducing the duties on
mantas three cents per yard, which so aroused
the patriotism of those who had previously
held back that they turned out in great num
bers. Had it not been fo>- this adroit move
ment, it it said that scarcely a man would hare
joined him.
We have before ns a letter from a merchant
in Brownsville, to a gentleman in this city,
which desoribes the excitement in the former
place aa being intense. Business was com
pletely suspended, and everythin; was in con
fusion. The latter ia dated Oot. 20th, accord
ing to the writer, the tenth of the aiege of Mat
anioros. On that day the assault was renewod
with redoubled vigor, and, saya the writer, “I
have only to raise my eyes from this sheet, to
seethe flash of every disohirge." The same
letter aaserta that the affair is entirely a specu
lation , that the people of Tatnaulipas were at
first disposed to engage in it; bat as soon as
Carvajai commenced to enlist Americans, the
National Guard joined Avalos, and thus en*'
bled him to make a stout resistance. The let
ter also affirms that most of the persons who
go over from this side of the Rio Grande to
take partin tha movement, are actuated solely
by a desire fer plunder. The writer advise ß
porsoas here to ba cautious before giving
countenance to the movement, and thsa con*
cladea as followi:
I have just been to the door to examine the
position of the contending parties. From the
rapidity of the discharges, and their appareul
proximity, I think they are having hot work.
Carvajai has but one 6 pounder J*
pounders, but he plies nio peaee well, " o day,
we are told, a greater effort will be mads, ana
appaaraaoea iadieate the fact. God grant Hat
this day may decide th# contest one way or me
other.