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COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.
TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 14, 1853.
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Anew name for an old thing.
WHIG MEETING IN MUSCOGEE lION. JAMES JOHNSON.
On the Bth inst. the Whig Party of Muscogee held a
meeting in the Court House. There was nothing very
definite done, except to change the name of the Whig
Party. That name was assumed in 1830 or there
abouts. It was a good name*, hallowed memories were
associated with it *, it descended from revolutionary
times—but the men who bore it in these latter days
have some how or other rendered it odious—s
odious that it is necessary now to change it in
order to catch the ear and reach the heart of
the American people. But, ye gods! what a name
they have adopted in its stead. They now call them
selves the “Conservative Party,” alias th e stand still par
ty—a name absolutely odious to every liberal minded man
even in Europe, and only dear to those old Fogies who
bow down before all the abuses of hereditary tyranny,
and are proud of the chains which hind them. The
“Conservative” Party, forsooth! When a man goes
through the country and changes his name at every new
place, it is generally believed that he has some sinister
purpose to accomplish. No honest man likes to enter
tain an individual who calls himself Jno. Smith in New
York, Jno. Jones in Charleston, and Jno. Williams in
Columbus, albeit, they are all in themselves very good
names. So we may reasonably conclude that a party
which is “Federal” one year ; “National Republican”
another; “Whig” another; “Union Whig” another,
and “Conservative” now, has neither a good face, a
good purpose, nor good principles.
The materials of the meeting were somewhal incon
gruous. Hon. James Johnson seemed to be the leading
spirit. lie addressed the meeting.
He stated that after all the extravagance of the
Government, there was in the treasury a surplus of ten
or fifteen millions of dollars, and seemed to be of the
opinion that something ought to be done to diminish the
revenue.
lie was in favor of distributing the public lands
am ong the States.
He was opposed to war except when the national
honor was involved.
We join heartily in the effort to reduce the Tariff to
the revenue standard. By all means let the taxes be
reduced. This is old Democratic doctrine. We never
heard before that it was Whig doctrine. But then as
we have anew party, we suppose we will have anew
platform. It will be difficult, however, for old Clay
whig* to mount upon it.
The public lands are the common property of all the
States, aud ought to be sold and the proceeds appropri
ated to the current expenses of the government By
this means the taxes would be reduced and every part
of the country participate equally in the common treas
ure. We never ean sanction the policy, therefore, of
Mr. Johnson. The General Government even now
looms up above the States and threatens their sovereign
ty. Make it the grand Almoner of the nation and every
vestige of State rights will he destroyed. Mr. Johnson
must have picked up this new heresy among his new
associates at Washington. It has never been a Demo
cratic doctrine.
After this commentary upon the doctrines of the
new party, the assemblage adjourned to meet
again on Saturday, 11th inst., with the hope that Hon.
Mr. Toombs would set on the new nest the “Con
servatives” have built for the old hen.jWhiggery, and
infuse life into the new laid eggs. We wish them a
happy setting, but predict that Hon. Mr. Toombs will
deposit an egg of free trade which will, when hatched,
eat up the feebler brood of the “Conservative party-”
The State Hoad—Ciov. Cobh’s Proposition.
The public mind has of late been directed towards
the State Road, and several propositions have been made
in reference to it. It is proposed to sell it. This we
object to, as every year adds to the value of the road.
A sale of the Road now would, therefore, be a sacrifice.
It is also proposed to lease it. This proposition is sanc
tioned by Gov. Cobb, and is advocated by many promi
nent practical men in various parts of the State. We
are told by the highest authority that the Road could
be leased lor Three Hundred Thousand Dollars per
annum. We believe that hitherto the Road has been
a burthen to the State, and has been kept g..ing by taxa
tion. This aftbrds but another illustration that the
State is incompetent to conduct pecuniary enterprises.
Every change of administration involves a change
of officers, and instead of being conducted with an eye
to pecuniary profit, State Roads and State enterprises
generally are but too often made the instruments of po
litical aggrandizement to the party in power. The poli
cy of the State, therefore, is to lease the Road, say for
terms of five years. We object to longer leases, as by
the extension of Rail Roads, the settlement of the adja
cent country, and various other means, the profits of the
State Road are destined to increase very largely, aud
the State ought not to place herself in a condition which
would preclude the possibility of taking advantage of these
circumstances. But the question of the greatest interest
just now is, as to the disposition to be made of the proceeds
of tlie Road. Gov. Cobb, we understand, proposes to ap
propriate the proceeds to the establishment of a general
system of common schools. We thank him for the sug
gestion, and will strenuously sustain this beneficent
purpose, but not now . The Road was built by the taxa
tion of every part of the State. Every section of Geor
gia is equally interested in the Road and is entitled to
be heard in the disposition of the profits arising there
from. \Te object to the disposition of the fund sug
gested by the Executive now, Ist. because our population
is too sparse to enable us at this time to establish an
elective system of common schools . 2d. because the
fund arising from the State Road is insufficient to ac
complish the object. 3d. because the Rail Road system
of Ge orgia is by no means complete. Let, therefore,
the Road be leased for ten years, and the proceeds ap
plied to perfecting the Railroad system of Georgia. By
this means every section of the State will be made ac
cessible, population will beoonie dense, and the income
of the State from her Railroads will be sufficient to
establish a common school in every district in the State.
On a recent occasion, Mr. Cuyler estimated that two
millions of dollars would complete the South Western
Railroad to the Chattahoochee, and run a Road along
our Western border. A ten years lease would
in the hands of the Government three millions of dol
lars, and, if Mr. Cutler's calculations are correct
there would be ample funds not only to build the roads
designated, but to perfect any other short lines that
might be found necessary to. complete the Railroad sys
tem of the State.
Flour.
We have received from Mr. D. A. Wynn, a sack of
fine Flour manufactured from new Wheat. It is a most
excellent article, and we commend to-our patrons the
favorable notice of the City Mill.
The advertisement containing a scale of prices we
give elsewhere in our columns. We should patronise
home manufactures, and when at our own doors, we
can have the very best article fresh and at fair prices,
by all means let us do it. Good bread is an indispen
sable article for the table, and we are satisfied that it can
always be secured from flour manufactured at the Citv
Mill. J
Letter from Judge Hill.
We find in the LaGrange Reporter a characteristic
letter from Edward Young Hill, late candidate of
the Whig party for Governor of Georgia. His views
are amusiDg, if not instructive.
TIIE PROSPECTS OF THE WHIGS.
On this subject he says : “Be our candidate (for
Governor) who he may, he will have no votes to spare
from our own household, even allowing us to be unan
imous. No Whig can he elected at present without
zeal and enthusiasm, added to the most impenetrable
and close handed unanimity.”
THE PROSPECTS OF TIIE DEMOCRACY.
The views of the Hon. Gentleman on this subject
are thus forcibly but quaintly expressed : “Nor can we
hope for aid to our numbers by desertion from our op
ponents. Thev have extinguished the torches of intes
tine war which lately burned with such a destructive—
threatening fury among the unterrified Democracy;
and in the darkness which ensued, every man kissed
whomsoever he met, and pledged himself to uncondi
tional amnesty for the past and amity for the future.—
This state of things must not only continue, but increase
for some time to come; perhaps, until the confidence
and insolence of power shall again be delivered of their
legitimate offspring, folly and danger.”
IIIS OWN POSITION.
He declines a nomination himself, Ist. because he
could not probably get it. 2d. because he could not be
elected. 3d. because he does not feel disposed to allow
“every rogue who may feel disposed to avert the pub
lic gaze from his own villany , by most vociferously
joining in the cry of stop thief.” 4th. because lie
desires to cultivate peace with all men.
TIIE POLICY OF THE WHIG PARTY.
“Had I control of the Whig Party at this time, (says
Judge Hill) there should not even be a show of opjtosition
in any part of the country for any public office whatever.
There is un electricity ofpolitical domination as certainly
homogcniously repulsive and heterogeneously attractive
as was ever found in the natural world. Some burst of am
bitious presumption will throw out occasionally one of the
surcharged bodies among those in an opposite state, the
equilibrium will be restored and the country can again com
mand the services other sons who are capable and honest”
The Democratic State Convention.
On Wednesday 15th inst., the delegates of the Dem
ocratic party from the mountains to the sea-board will
assemble in Milledgeville to nominate a candidate for
Governor of Georgia.
Unless professions are hollow and deceitful, the Con
vention will be harmonious, and its action acceptable
to the party. The Southern Banner concludes an able
article on this interesting subject with the two para
graphs copied below. Our own views are so fully
set forth in them that it leaves us nothing to add. The
Banner says :
The Convention has two duties to perform—the adop
tion of a party platform, and the nomination of a candid •
date for Governor. Upon the first point, there ean he
no difficulty. Public opinion basso clearly indicated the
wishes of the Democracy upon this question, that no
ground ie left upon which to build even a doubt of what
should be done. It seems to be agreed on all hands, that
the adoption of the Baltimore platform of 1852, and the
principles of President Pierce’s inaugural, will form a plat
form upon which all true Democrats can stand firmly and
cordially reunited. We need no new issues, and should
not travel out of our way, to seek some ground of diffe
rence, about which to bicker and quarrel. The enemies
of Democracy will use all the ordinary efforts of party
warfare to goad us into a state of distrust and bad feeling.
This is their privilege, but it should be our duty to see to
it, that all such efforts prove ineffectual. We cannot
doubt, that in this respect, tlie Convention will be fully
equal to the duty which it is called upon to discharge.
The nomination of a suitable person as our candidate
for Governor, will doubtless give rise to a greater diffe
rence of opinion, among the members of the Convention,
liiis is to he expected from the very nature of things,
and has always been the case in all party Conventions
Let the members of the Convention, however, go to Mill
edgeville prepared to yield their personal preferences to
tlie general good, and honestly seek to place before the
country the name of that man who will most certainly
unite and harmonize the party. Prom all the indications
which have met our eye, it seems that the contest fornom
ination will be between Judge Johnson, Judge Warner
and Gen. Haralson, and we feel sure that we speak the
sentiment of our section of the State, in the declaration
that either of them will receive a cordial support from
both wings of the Democracy. Such are our feelings,
and we believe that our friends generally concur with us
in opinion. They have each of them done faithful service
in the cause of Democracy, and if elected, either of them
would faithfully discharge the important duties of the Ex
ecutive chair.
Texas ,—The last accounts from the Texas gold re
gions, though contradictory, generally represent the
amount of precious metal found to be too small to re
munerate the searchers for their trouble. Treasure
seekers will, it is contended, still have to wend their
way to California or Australia.
Kail Hoad Accident.
Wo are indebted to R. Cuyler, Esq, for a telegraphic des
patch received by him yesterday, from which we learn that
the passenger car on the, Macon A, Western Road was
thrown off the track near Van Valkenberg’s.on Tuesday
night last, by running over two cows, and was precipitated
down an embankment and broken to pieces. One parson
attached to the train was killed instantly, and five passen
gers were seriously hurt. Among the passengers was the
lion. Alexander H. Stephens, who was much injured, but
was better yesterday morning. No blame whatever is at
tached to the Company’s servants.
We clip the above from the Savannah Republican.
We learn from Mr. Nisbet, of Macon, that the man
killed was a Breakman. The Engine and Tender pass
ed safely over the obstruction; but the passenger ear
was thrown off the track and turned over. Every pas
senger was more or less injured. Mr. Stephens had
his arm broken and was severely bruised on the head
and body. Ilis wounds are said to be very severe but
no apprehensions are felt for his life, llis numerous
triends here deeply sympathise with him in his afflic
tions. lie has been removed to Macon.
Capt. John Forsyth.
We are much gratified to see our old friend and
townsman, Capt. Forsyth, at home again. And we
take this occasion to correct an erroneous impression
which prevails in the community and which we have
done somewhat to make. Capt. Forsyth has never
contemplated leaving Georgia. His absence has been
temporary in pursuit of his pecuniary interests, and
he lias always contemplated a speedy return. We
make this announcement as we are sure it will till the
hearts of his numerous Jriends in Georgia with the live
liest satisfaction, to learn that our noble State can still
poiut to him as one of her brightest jewels.
Acknowledgment.
The Lady to whom was sent twenty-five dollars for
the benefit of the Orphan Asylum, tenders her sincere
acknowledgments to the unknown donor. The gift was
timely, as the Asylum is greatly in the need of money.
Koockogeys.
The splendid pitchers presented to Mr. Samuel
Koockooev by the Savannah delegation and the beau
tiful Cane presented by the Macon delegation for his
generous hospitality on their recent visit to Columbus,
may be seen at the Jewelry store of Messrs. Foster
ifc Pi’kple for a few days.
Geneva.
At the recent festivities in Savannah “the Koocko
geys” by an unanimous vote, changed the name of this
village, and gave it the more euphonious designation
of “Koockogey.” The change has been generally re
cognised as judicious and will be universally acceptable
to the public.
It is stated Mr. Pryor, author of the Russian article
in the Washington Union, has resigned his post on that
journal.
Mr. A. B. Ragan has withdrawn from the candida
cy for Clerk of the Superior Court of Muscogee county.
Mr, Hilliard was proposed in the Whig Convention
for Governor, but declined.
Brunswick Railroad. — We learn that the citizens of
Albany held a meeting on Saturday last, and appointed
25 delegates to attend the meeting of tlie Stockholders
of the Brunswick and Florida railroad company, to
be held at Brunswick on the 23d inst. An additional
subscription of $26,600 was made to this Railroad at
the Albany meeting.
Coosa County. —A Democratic county convention
was held at Rockford on Saturday last, when Col. J. R,
Powell was nominated as a candidate for the Senate,
and Messrs. J. H. Weaver and Wm. Garrett as can
didates for the House of Representatives.
Marengo county. —The democrats of this county
have nominated F. F. Foscue and F. C. Lowery, Esqrs.,
as candidates fdPrepresentatives in the next Legisla
ture.
Emancipation in Cuba. —The Havana correspon
dent of the N. York Tribune says it is reported there
that the British government has made propositions to
induce tho Spanish Government to emancipate the
blacks in Cuba, and that the Captain-General has re
ceived instructions to sound the planters in regard to
tlie plan, which is, to make the emancipated slaves
serve an apprenticeship, and as an offset to their final
liberation, to allow the introduction of free blacks from
Africa.
The Trainer Case Rerived. —The counsel for
Charles Trainer, the colored man. has obtained a writ
of injunction, restraining Mrs, Rose Porter from taking
the Trainer child out of the State of New York. The
writ is returnable before Judge Bareulo, of the Supreme
Court, on the 6th inst.
Cotton Bloom. —A friend has shown us a cotton
bloom which was plucked on the 3d inst. frotn the fields
of Maj. Fishburne, of Baker county, and forwarded to
him in a letter. Mr. Floyd, of Washington county,
presented a bloom to the editor of the Central Georgian
on the 30th lilt., which was the first blossom of this
season. It is a delusion to suppose that the time of the
appearance of the first cotton blooms is a correct crite
rion by which to judge either of present condition
or tlie future prospects of the cotton crops. Our heav
iest productions have been when tlie fust appearance of
blossoms was late, and vice versa. We are in receipt
of a letter dated the 4th, which represents the prospect
of the corn and cotton crops in Lee county, as very
flattering. The planters have recently had very re
freshing rains.— Sav. Republican.
The Girard Railroad. —There was a full atten
dance of members of tlie Common Council at the call
ed session. The object of the meeting was to consid
er the ordinance passed by tlie Board of Aldermen,
authorizing the city of Mobile to subscribe for stock of
the Girard Railroad Company. The ordinance being
read, it was on motion ordered that the 4th section be
stricken out and tlie following substituted as an amend
ment :
That this subscription, and the location of the road,
so as to afibrd tlie most practicable junction with the
city-, be determined upon and fixed by a public vote of
the citizens of Mobile, after a full and complete survey
shall have been made by a competent engineer and
sanctioned by the corporate authorities.
The ordinance as amended was then passed. We
presume the Mayor will convene the Board at an early
day to consider this amendment.— Mobile Tribune.
Large Bank Dividends. —The Marine and Fire In
surance Bank of Savannah has declared a semi-annual
dividend of nine per cent upon its capital stock, payable
on demand. .
This is not only interesting to the stockholders, but
it reflects the highest credit upon the skill, judgment
and fidelity of its President and Directors, in the dis
charge of their duties ; and at tlie same time, it shows
the solvent and nourishing condition of tlie institution.
The Bank of Savannah and the Central Railroad
Banking Company iiave also declared a dividend of four
per cent each, from the profits of the last six months.—
I Sav. Republican.'}i)tb inst.
Opelika and Coin ml,us Railroad. --We learn from one
of the Engineers that tin- Branch Road connecting the
Montgomery Railroad villi the Muscogee Road between
the points of Opel ka and Columbus, is in rapid progress ;
one fourth of the road is already graded and ready for
the superstructure, and tlie remainder is all under
contract. Before the lapse of another rear, we trust
to see a glorious festival in commemoration of the occa
sion which connects the Alabama with the Chattahoo
chee and the Savannah in bonds of iron. —Alabama
Journal.
Douglass Jerrold, a dramatist, satirist, and editor of
some celebrity in England, and not unknown here, in
tends to visit America on a lecturing tour, early in the
Fall of the year. Mr. Jerrold has been associated with
Punch tdmost from its infancy ; as a lecturer, he is bril
liant, but bitter—progressive, though hopeless of any
ultimate benefit. He is a cynic in its true sense, and
never wags his tail but when he is about to bile.
Fire in Cincinnati. —Cincinnati, June 4.—A fire
broke out in this city last night, and has destroyed a
large amount of property, including Underwood’s flour
ing mill, Shaw’s furniture factory, and Rutherford’s
factory on Fifth street. The losses are stated at $25,-
000, of which only about $5,000 was insured.
Col. Janies L. Stewart, of Thomasville, has declared
himself an independent candidate for Congress in the
First Congressional District.
Riot in Quebec. —New York, June s.—Dates from
Quebec have been received, giving accounts of a great
riot in that place, owing to Gavazzi’s lectures. Gavazxi
was rescued from the mob by the military. The mob
had surrounded the Parliament house, and were threat
ening vengeance.
Washington and Temperance. —Washington, June
7th.—The citizens of this place have decided against
granting licenses for the sale of spirituous liquors.
The Gardiner Claim. —Washington, June S. —Maj.
Mordecai and several officers of the army have gone
out in the Vixen , it is believed to investigate tlie Gar
diner claim.
Gov. Lowe and China. —Baltimore, June 7.
Gov* Lowe has declined the mission to China, to which
he had been appointed by* tlie President.
Mr. 0. C. Clay, of Huntsville, Ala., has taken tlie
field for Congress in that District against lion. IV'. R.
W. Cobb.
[FOR TIIE TIMES AND SENTINEL.]
The Girard Hail Road.
Mobile, June 4, 1853.
Editors of Columbus Times and Sentinel —-
1 am pleased to hand you a copy* of tho proceedings
of our city fathers at a meeting held on the 2d inst.,
reconsidering their former action respecting the Girard
Railroad.
You will observe that the plan first adopted by them
is rescinded, and that that recommended by Mr. 11.
Foster, in his letter of tlie 18th u!t., to the Tribune of”
this city*, (subsequently copied,by* you.) has been adopted.
The friends of the Road may now rely on Mobile for
the promised million. The Legislature will unhesitat
ingly allow us the privilege of taxing ourselves. The
vote ot Real Estate owners in favor of it will be almost
unanimous One to be Taxed.
Glsasd Railroad.—A new plan has been proposed
by* the Board of Aldermen, authorizing tlie city to sub
scribe for ten thousand shares of tile Girard Railroad
Company. It strikes us that the plan is a just one and
will accomplish all tfiat ia desired by* both parties. At
tlie meeting of the Board on Thursday evening, Mr.
Douglas offered the following, which was unanimously
adopted :
Resolved, That the action heretofore had by* this
Board in relation to the city issuing its bonds for a mil
lion of dollars, in behalf of the Girard Railroad Compa
ny, be rescinded, and that with the view of effecting a
compromise, tile accompanying ordinance lie now consid”
ered.
Ordinance. —Re it ordained, by the Mayor, Aldermen
and Council of the city of Mobile, That the said city
does hereby* subscribe for ten thousand shares of the cap
ital stock of the Girard Railroad Company.
For the purpose of this subscription, the Mayor of
tlie city of Mobile is hereby vested with lull power to pre
pare, execute and deliver the bonds of the city for one
million dollars, redeemable in twenty-five years, the in
terest on which shall not exceed 6 percent, per annum
and shall be paid semi annually. This subscription to be
subject to the following provisions and conditions, to wit:
Ist. That an act of the Legislature of Alabama be
obtained sanctioning the said subscription and authorizing
the city to levy* a special tax on the real estate of the city
to meet the interest on the aforesaid bonds.
2d. That the bonds be not sold or disposed of under
their par value.
3d. That the moneys or other means derived from this
subscription be exclusively appropriated to the work be.
tween tliis city and a point in Butler county, at or near
Greenville, commencing at the city of Mobile.
4th. That the location of the road, so as to afford the
most practicable junction with the city, be determined
upon and fixed, after a full and complete survey shall
have been made by a competent engineer, by a public
meeting of citizens and sanctioned by* the corporate
authorities.
sth. That no bonds shall issue by virtue of thisordie
nance, until the location of the road shall have been
made by the city in the manner prescribed above, and the
Mayor shall have been duly notified by the said Girard
Railroad company that the subscription is received and
accepted, subject to the foregoing conditions.— Mobile
Tribune.
TFOR TIIE TIMES AND SENTINEL.!
The Democratic Convention at Albany.
Messrs. Editors :—As the time is approaching for
the nomination of a candidate to represent the 2d Con
gressional district of Georgia, in tho Congress of the
United States, l take the liberty of suggesting a name
not yet referred to in your columns. lamat a loss
to know how the Democracy have so long overlook
ed tlie qualifications, and I may add claims, of John
Forsvth, to the support of the voters of the second dis
trict, unless, perhaps, it has arisen from the very un
founded impression of his having removed from the
State. This error has, I presume, obtained credence
from the mere fact, that Capt. Forsyth had made an
investment in a Steam mill at Mobile, which required
for a time his personal attention, but it lias been well
known to his friends that he has never for a moment
thought of abandoning his residence in Georgia. Your
late reference to that subject will correct this error,
and I feel satisfied that with its correction a very gene
ral feeling will pervade the district, to see him in the
field bearing that standard of Democracy under which
he has so long and ably battled. Capt. Forsyth has
been identified with the doctrine of States’ Rights
since his earliest recollection, and lias never failed on
any occasion with pen and voice to uphold it as the
fundamental basis of true Democracy, while in our re
cent struggle he nobly maintained the rights of the
South. He was among the first to bring the powerful
columns of his Press, the Times, to the aid of those
who sought a union of the Democracy, by having tlie
patty fully represented in the Democratic convention
at Baltimore. The success of his efforts and the effects of
tlie Baltimore convention in securing our unparalleled
victory to the National Democracy are matters of histo
ry, but while we eujoy the fruits of the victory we are
ever apt to forget the means by which it has been se
cured. I think, Messrs. Editors, that I know some
tiling of the history of the ordeal through which we
have passed, and I think if your readers will recur to
the events immediately preceding the Democratic
convention, they will agree with me in saying that
John Forsytii, of ail others, did most to secure that
harmony of feeing which resulted in the representation
of the Democracy of Georgia at the Baltimore conven
tion, and in the nomination of Franklin Pierce, whose
triumphant election and efficient Administration has so
fat* covered with glory the good old Democracy.
A DEMOCRAT.
Democratic Meeting in Early,
Blakely, June 7th, 1853.
According to previous notice, a respectable portion of
the Democratic party met at tlie Court House in Blakely
this day, when on motion of Maj. W. C. Cook, Boiling H.
Robinson was called to the chair and John B. Mulligan
requested to act as secretary.
The object of the meeting was explained by the chair,
and on motion of Maj. Cook a committee of seven was
appointed lor the purpose of bringing matter before this
meeting tor its action.
The following gentlemen were appointed that commit
tee: W.C. Cook, John West, R. W. Sheffield, Jacob J.
Swearingen, Martin W. Stamper, Bryant Johnson, Duncan
J. Davis.
Tlie committee retired for a short time and reported the
following resolutions:
Resolved, That wo invite all the Democratic Party,
without regard to former political distinctions, who go fully
and warmly into the support of General Franklin Pierce,
to unite with us in nominating candidates for the next Leg
islature.
Resolved, That we appoint delegates to the Gubernato
rial Convention to meet on the 15th inst., at Milledgeville,
and that we appoint B. 11. Robinson and F. T. Culiins to
n present this county in that Convention,
Resolved, ‘That W. C. Cook, Bryant Johnson and Alien
Gay be appointed delegates to a Congressional Convention
to be held at Albany on the 29th inst.
Resolved, That each district in the county bn requested
to appoint fivo delegates on the fourth Saturday in this
month, to meet at Blakely on the first Tuesoay in July for
trie purpose of nominating candidates ior both branches of
the Legislature.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be pub
lished in the Columbus Times and Sentinel and the Albany
Patriot.
On motion the meeting adjourned sine die.
BOLLING H. ~OBINSON. Chairman.
Mulligan, Secretary.
[ FOR THE TIMES AND SENTINEL.]
Messrs. Editors:—Tn view of the early* selection of a
Democratic nominee for the next Gubernatorial Election,
permit me to suggest tlie name of tlie Hon. Marshall J.
Wellborn as one eminently worthy to be brought into
consideration for that distinguished position. Asa gen
tlemen of known conservative and patriotic sentiments, and
unswerving friend of our Republican Union, and a firm
and consistent Democrat, it would seem that none other
could command more entirely the confidence of his party
or be better fitted to ensure their success in the approach
ing election. “UNION.”
RAILROAD FESTIVITIES,
lion. Seaborn Jones’ Speech on Behaif of the
Columbus Delegation-
Mr. Chairman, and Gentlemen of the Com mittee
and of the City of Savannah .‘ Upon tne has de
volved tho welcome duty of returning thanks
for the people of Columbus, and for all who
have united with us to partake of your kind
hospitality, and for kind and cordial wel
come of the citizens of-Savannah, and toyour
selt for the heartlclt and affectionate manner in
which it has been tendered. A more pleasant
and gratifying duty could not have been as
signed, and in their name I tender you our
sincere thanks.
With a noble and spacious harbor, you have
well said, that for a long time your city has
been isolated and separated from the fertile
back country, which was to supply her com
mercial wealth and prosperity, and the only*
means of communication was by “slow coach
es’’ for passengers, and still slower wagons for
the transportation ot produce. Well do we
remember, Sir, when Savannah and Augusta
were supplied by a weekly mail on horseback
or ihc sulky, and we tilso remember when to
supersede them by the four horse stage three
times a week, the State of Georgia gave to
Calfrey & Bustin the exclusive privilege for
twenty years, of running those coaches at the
enormous speed of sixty miles a day. Savannah
was impatient at these restraints on her pros
perity, and aroused from her deep sleep byithe
shrill whistle otthe steam engine running from
Charleston to Hamburg, she put forth tier en
ergies, and, guided by her lamented Gordon,
commenced the Central Railroad. His loss
was supplied by the ability, the energy and
industry of tlie present President, my old
friend, Air. Cuyler. Under his auspices, that
road has been finished, iter resources have
been properly applied, her finances placed
upon f.e mast desirable tooting, and the stock
of the Company at a higher premium than any
in the State ; and while the stock taken by the
city has been largely increased, the value of
the real property of her citizens lias been
doubled. Did 1 say doubled ! Yes, sir, I believe
I should not be wrong were I to say trebled or
quadrupled. Columbus and Macon have en
deavored to sec’ nd those efforts in extending
that road, and you have only spoken the sim
ple truth in the proud boast that jjou saw the
morning sun raising his broad disc from ihe
Atlantic wave, that you travelled wi ll bis fie
ry coursers throughout the extent of our State,
and saw his golden beams trembling at tho
gate of the West, beyond the rapid Chattahoo
chee.
We too have endeavored to perform the ;
same feat, and flattered ourselves that we would
be able to travel the same distance in the same
or shorter period. We failed ; but we ought
not to complain, for how could Columbus ex
pect to equal Savannah 1 Savannah is in the
pride and vigor of her strength, and Colum
bus but the ‘ miss in her teens.” Rut. while
she grows with her growth, and strengthens
with her strength, she will still strive to
emulate the glorious example set before her.
And permit me to say, sir, she was only
prevented from succeeding by the mo-t trifling
accident. The cow-catch rof the engine was ;
put rather lower than those generally used on
the road ; and you know, sir, that where coun- j
try roads cross the iait track, scantling are
placed on either side and between ihe r ils, j
and, although the locomotive passed up safely I
the evening before, in descending, the cow- j
catcher struck against one of the scantiing, !
and instead of driving it before, it was unfor
tunately thrown directly across the track, and j
the engine, baggage car, and one of the pas- !
senger cars thrown oft'the track and much in- i
jured. And, Sir, it was a merciful interposi
tion that not one person, of that large number,
was injured. But, Sir, although we were pre
vented by this accident from boasting that we
had traversed the State from West to East, from
the rising to the setting sun, yet we may almost
say with Joshua of old, that the sun stood still,
and that we saw him rising as we left Colum
bus, and he was still rising on our advent at
Savannah.
Gen. Bernard has properly pointed out ten
commercial advantages of Savannah, and Sa
vannah has mad** great and successful exer
ertions to avail herself of them all. Our be
loved State, “the Empire State of the South,”
has been penetrated by railroads in all direc
tions, having Savannah as the focus or startii g
point. She has nearly penetrated to Augusta
in the east, and will receive a rich reward in
the great business from that city. A road with
the Atlantic ports as its eastern terminus has
been continued through the centre of the
State, piercing the mountains, and leaving its
western end in a tributary of the mighty Mis
sissippi. And the road to Columbus has open
ed to Savannah the rich productions of West
ern Georgia. But while she has done this
much, permit me, sir, to differ from you in
the proposition, that “die las! link has been
broken .”
Southwestern Georgia is calling loudly for
your aid. Florida, also, is raising her hands in
supplication, and Alabama, like Macedonia,of
old. is urgently entreating you to come over
and help her. And they will pour into your
lap a rich reward for all the aid bestowed.
The time was when loud complaints were
made against Savannah for the large subscrip
tions she made to build her roads. Her ruin
was predicted. Now the most incredulous are
convinced and the most skeptical have been
silenced. The stock is sufficient to pay all
the debt she contracted for it, besides the in
creased value of property in the city. And
none can be found so foolish as to believe that
any investment she might make in judiciously
extending her lines of communication would
not be profitably employed.
You mentioned, sir, that you had rode in the
first car drawn by horses over the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. That was the first Road
I ever saw, and not three decades have past
since there, too, 1 first saw the iron house with
his burning lungs, his flaming nostrils and his
fiery breath, and witnessed his mighty power.
In a conversation 1 heard about that time, I
learned that the resistance ot the atmosphere
and tho friction of the rails was more than
overcome by the accelerated velocity, and that
the velocity would be increased in an equal
ratio with the power. I then thought, and that
opinion lias been confirmed, that it will not be
difficult to run 100 miles in an lour with as
much safety as twenty miles. It is only neces
sary to have the railway perfectly level, and
the curves perfectly correct, and there will be
no increased danger. For if they run off when
running at 30 miles an hour, they will be kill
ed, and they can only be killed at the increas
ed velocity. They now run GO miles the hour,
and I have little doubt, if my life is spared for
as long a period, thatl shall see or hear the 100
miles have been accomplished.
You have said, sir, that from the approxima
tion created by railroad communication, Sa
vannah, Macon and ( oiumbuscan nologer be
called three cities, but are united into one,
with Columbus for its western, Macon its cen
tre and Savannah tor its eastern ward. Allow
me then, to suggest, when their increased pop
ulation shall draw them closet* t gether, so that
we can take the votes, that we elect Mr. Wad
ley, your able superintendent, the Mayor oft e
great city. My acquaintance with him has
not been long, but from the skill, activity and
energy he displayed in repaiting tlie accident
which befeil us, a more efficient officer could
not be found.
With you, Sir, wo would join in grateful ac
knowledgments to the Giver ofevery good and
perf ct gift, for the success with which he has
crowned our efforts. It has been truly said,
man “proposes but God disposes.” Without
His aid we can do nothing—bat in our rightful
undertakings, we may look with a firm reliance
on him for success.
Again, sir, permit me for myself and those 1
represent, to tender to the people of Savannah
our hanks tor your kind and ceidia! reception,
and to assure you that they have been receiv
ed in the same spirit, in which they have been
offered, and with grateful hearts. For myself,
allow me to ask the pardon of this meeting
for the time 1 have detained them, and to thank
them for their kind and patient attention.
[From the Savannah Republican.]
Speech ol It. J, Moses.
We have been fortunate enough to obtain from
Mr. R. J. Moses, of Columbus, a copy of his
eloquent speech, in response to the second regu
lar toast at the dinner, which was given at our
late Railroad celebration in this city, and which,
as a part of the proceedings, we take pleasure
in laying before our readers, it is proper to add
that it was with reluctance that Mr. Moses com
plied with our earnest request to publish his
speech. Knowing with how much pleasure it
was received by ail those who heard it, we are
sure its merits will secure an attentive perusal
and a general appreciation by our readers :
| Air. President: lam called upon to reply
jto the very flattering sentiment offered to Co
lumbus. Did I not ieel that the responsibility
j was one not to be avoided, 1 should decline the
honor, not because it does not afibrd me pleasure
j to respond, but because the poverty of language
makes me fearful, lest you may judge of the cor
diality with which Columbus reciprocates the
sentiment, by tlie manner in which 1 may ex
j press it, and in doing so, you may unjustly
charge my fellow citizens with ingratitude for
| your refined and generous hospitality,
j Mr. President, it is delightful to know that
I the pleasures of these meetings are not fleeting
1 and transitory, but that long after the events
\ have passed away, they linger among memory’s
i dearest treasures, to be recurred to, frequently
; recurred to, in other days, as the period when
: friendship at the social altar formed ties, which
j neither time nor circumstance can sever. Be
\ lieve me, Sir, I make these acknowledgments,
not as an empty and unmeaning return for
your very flattering compliment, but because 1
feel that to say less would be to violate my own
feelings, and to commit an act of injustice to
my fellow citizens, of whom on this occasion i
am the very humble organ.
| For myself, I can truly say, that, but for in
numerable obligations, that 1 owe to Columbus,
for acts of unrequited kindness extended towards
me, 1 might well wish that when I left my na
tive land for other dimes, tlie same destiny
which induced me to roam, had fixed my abode
among you, for then might I this day exclaim,
1 too tun a citizen of Savannah.
Wh at feelings of triumphant pride must be
yours, when you contemplate the scene arounti
you ! Consider tho circumstances that induced
it, and contrast what it is, with what it might
have been, but for your indomitable energy. A
few years since, and your city, standing upon
the eastern border of the State, occupied a posi
tion of comparative isolation. Hereshelay on
the banks ofyour beautiful stream with her arms
extended Eastward, the thankful recipient of an
irregular and unimportant commerce. She bad
a local habitation and a name, but little else.—
To day, she stands forth the great commercial
centre of the State ; the flag of every nation
floats in your harbor ; your city presents to the
eye of the beholder one scene of unbounded
prosperity. Savannah and Charleston are tlie
pioneers in a laudable effort to rescue from the
past, the commerce which the lethargy of the
South bad well nigh lost. Everything is as it
should be, except that Charleston and Savannah,
instead of cultivating towards each other an
honorable emulation, have possessed themselves
with a jealous rivalry. ’Phis, however, is an
evil which the good sense of the community will
sooner or later dispel.
In contemplating these changes in vour con
dition let us not forget by whom they have been 1
effected. A few gentlemen, in the popular par
lance of the day, termed “old fogies,” have, with
a ripened experience and a matured wisdom,
projected a plan of internal improvements which
young America will do well emulate, continue
and perfect. Let young Americans act their
part as well as those of the present day have
acted theirs—let them at threescore and ten be
enabled, like our honorable President, to make
profert of themselves against the inexorable de
creo of time, refer to their records and shew a
life of equal usefulness, and they may well con
gratulate themselves in their green old age, upon
being just such an old fogey as be is. The
lime to act is now, for death makes no distinc
tion between youth and age. But yesterday
every guest of Savannah passed through the
valley of the shadow of death, and but for the
merciful interposition of Providence our Presi
dent might have been assigned the painful duty
of changing his voice of welcome, to one of deep
and hitter lamentation. Tlie lesson should not
be lost.
Compare your condition in death with that of
Gordon, Cuyler, or Berrien’s—how different!
a tear might have moistened your new made
grave. But, alas ! but few of you would have
been armed with the delightful recollection that
cheers their declining years. I allude to the
consciousness, that let death come when it may,
the youngest of us cannot anticipate the time
when the memory ofGordon, Cuyler, and Ber
rien shall have passed away from the heart of
any true Georgian.
With what pleasure must Mr. Cuyler more
particularly regard the growth of Georgia! In
ever y step of her Railroad progress he feels that
he has been personally active. If the present
rewards him lor his labors, what does not the
future of Savannah promise ! Already she sends
her firey messengers to Alabama ; by the State
Road she advances until she stands upon the
borders of Tennessee and bids the rich valleys
of the west to pour their treasures into her lap.
At Macon she divergesinto south-western Geor
gia aud taps the fertile plains of the Flint. Still
onward in her course she turned towards Colum
bus, arid there found the energetic Howard
struggling with difficulties in endeavoring to
give to her tiie additional tribute of the Chatta
hoochee valley. It is due to Mr. Howard to
say that he encountered obstacles which had he
been other than Howard would have caused
him to abandon the work.
In the period of his greatest difficulty, when
every earthly resource seemed to have failed
him, though not Rapper, nor believing inspirits,
he appealed to a “Fay” for help. His call was
not unheeded, for soon after Savannah came to
his aid, and a few days since the work was
brought to a completion. We saw the result of
his labors in the union ot Savannah and Colum
bus on the banks of the Chattahoochee—we
stood sponsors of the marriage ceremony—we
partook of the wedding feast—we were witnes
ses to tlie mingling of the waters of the Atlan
tic and the Gulf, borne on tlie bosom of the
mountain messenger, as it glided to “the glad
waters of tho deep blue sea.”
I trust, Mr. President, that I sliall not be re
garded as reflecting upon tlie character of the
newly wedded pair, when I say that the mar
riage has already brought forth its fruit. Mo
bile recognizes the voice of her mother, as it re
verberates along tlie Georgia shore. She does
more—she invites us to come and spend the
honeymoon with her, as soon as a road can be
built fast enough to accommodate tlie bridal
train, i trust we shall accept the invitation,
and that our President will live long enough to
see us united with Mobile, and also with New
Orleans. Col. Jones, though much older than
lain, thinks he will live to see 100 miles an hour
attained upon Railroads ; without being very
sanguine of that speed, I take it for granted that
tlie South will dare attempt what the North has
already accomplished, a maximum rate of 50
miles per hour. A less speed than this will en
able us to see the sun rise from his ocean bed
and set upon the Father of Waters, ere the earth
shall have made a single revolution on its axis.
When these things are accomplished, then Sav
annah may consider her harvest ready for the
sickle of the reaper.
In the meantime, you, gentlemen, of Savan
nah, have much cause of self gratulation.
can justly say that you have done more than all
others, to give an impulse to that spirit of im
provement, which has touched, as with a Magi
cian’s wand, the slumbering resources of the
State You have made the mountains to skip
like rams and the hills like lambs—you have
literally aroused nature to a consciousness of
her own capactiy —you have won from your
competitor, as the voluntary tribute to your
energy, the honored appellation of tlie “Empire
State of tlie South.’’
This title, sir, is humble in itself, but it is en
deared, doubly endeared, because it is won by
victories oe’r which, no tear is shed; in the
achievement of which, no single drop of blood
has flown ; in tlie celebration of which, no cap
tive sigh is heard—but tlie victor and the van
quished join in the choral song ; and the very na
ture which you have conquered, from the moun
tain top to the vale beneath, from tlie valley to
old ocean’s sea-beat shore, gives back the echo
to your joyous acclamation in this vour trium
phal hour. Allow me, in conclusion, to thank
you for your kind indulgence to my remarks al
ready 100 protracted ; but, before 1 yield to oth
er gentlemen abler than myself to do justice to
the occasion, I will offer you the following sen
timent :
The Slate of Georgia. —Endowed by nature
with great resources and great men to develope
them, she has only to pursue the course already
indicated to retain forever the proud appellation
of the Empire State of tiie South.
Mr. C. A. Peabody has kindly furnished us
with a copy of his remarks, as follows : — Sav.
Rep.
Mr. President —The sentiment just propos
ed calls for a response from an abler head than
mine. The horticulture of tiie South ! how
much is embodied in that sentiment 1 Beauty,
refinement, poesy, truth and love, mingled with
the stern realities oflife, till combine to make
horticulture the most attractive, if not the most
important calling of man. Too long have we
lost sight of the important truths taught by tiie
science of horticulture. Whilst Flora expands
her varied petals to the morning sun, and scat
ters abroad iter rich perfumes upon the evening
breeze, how few have heeded the silent, beauti
ful work siie is carrying on in the impregnation
and perfection of seeds, through tiie agenjy of
her scarce perceptible polen! This silent, view
less work, is to make the food and cloth
ing of our race, freight for our railroads and
giant ships, employment for every willing hand,
and will carry joy and peace into every bosom
that can appreciate the proivdence of God, in
so blending the useful and the beautiful.
The horticulture of the South is yet in its in
fancy, but with a soil and climate more favora
ble than France, with a population of greater
energy, and now with communications of al
most lightning speed, connecting the seacoast
with the mountains, what may not the horticul
ture of Georgia aspire to ?
Here the wild rhododendron; and azalias of
the mountain slopes, shall mingle their beauties
with the perfumes of the magnolia and the bay
of the coast. Here Pomona’s mountain treas
ures shall mingle their blushes aud their sweets
with her golden sisters of the tropics. Here
may Ceres welcome into her sisterhood of life
sustaining grains, perciiance some “wilding of
nature,” now “cultivated with care,” until our
own sense ofjustice shall stamp our horticulture
as the greatest civ lizer, refiner and sustainerof
our race. And, Air. Chairman, I hail the com
pletion of this road, and the bans we this day
celebrate, as tlie brightest (lay that ever dawned
upon the horticulture of Georgia. Fruits and
flowers that have been as sealed books to us,
are now thrown open to our view, spacious
grounds now take tho place of the cramped pent
up hot house, and now upon tlie lightning’s wing
and Iron bands that bind us so indissolubly to
gether, we will disseminate not only our cultures,
but our products, until this land of the sunny
South shall be covered with sparkling beauties,
and mountain and valley, groan under the weight
of horticultural treasures, giving freight to your
railroads, employment to your people, thereby
beautifying and enrichingyour own fair city.
Gentlemen of Savannah, to your wives and
daughters do 1 commend the horticulture of the
South. Some of its brightest lessons may be
learned, even in your city gardens. Its pure
and elevating influences will be felt iu your own
domestic circles, shining forth like the silent stars
a beauty and a mystery to the uninitiated.
Mii.i.kdoevili.k, May 30, 1853.
Gentlemen : I regret to say that the serious
indisposition of a member of my family, will de
prive tne of the pleasure of participating in your
festivities on the 2nd of June. No man in Geor
gia, I feel sure, more sincerely rejoices than my
self, in tiie sue cess which has attended the ef
forts of our enterprising citizens in extending our
Railroad improvements, The people of your
own city deserve a rich remuneration in the in
creased commercial interest and importance
which these improvements promise to Savannah,
and, I doubt not, that the future will justify all
her bright anticipations.
I am, gentlemen, very respectfully, yours, &c.,
HOWELL COBB.
Hon. Jno. M Berrien, Hon. C. S, Henry, Hon.
It. M. Charlton, and others, Committee.
Itail Koail Festival Song.
The following is the original song prepared and sung by
Dr. Cushman. It will be seen that it is appropriate to the
occasion—lull of happy hits and pleasant allusions.
BY C. T. CUSHMAN.
Air—•“ The Low Back'd Car.”
i
A song, good sirs, is due you,
With two weeks int’rest on’t;
Ofpeerless “pate” we incurred the debt,
But plead can’t pay, Piekfont.
Whate’er pertains to Railroad trains,
Savannah is aufait;
Columbus folks have felt this fact.
And so they wish to say.
But, of all in our “special car,”
We found not a hard, nor star,
Who could write, or would sing,
Tlie thought that should spring
From the train of a Railroad Car.
ii
Our wedding o’er, and blessings,
We felt like “Pa and Ma,”
Who’ve seen their belle aye married “well,”
And with all due eclat.
But “Pussy’s gone!” old wife exclaims—
“l can’t stay here, I allow ;
John! let’s away to the second day!”
Bo —how are the young folks now ?
Come! let’s drink to the new-married pair,
Their fortunes, their sons, their fair 1
And a family jar,
lExcept of stoneware,)
Pray may never their feelings mar.
lit
Some bridal cake our girls sent
To yours, with sister’s iove—
(Strong team they are ! they bought a ear
Their Railroad zeal to prove) —
We hope yours all did dream upon
A pieee, in holy night,
And prayed that angels (such as they)
Would lend the cause their might.
Beit thus, and the Railroad Car
We’d bless as prosperity’s star ;
Faith, it’s not sure I’m
But old father Time
Himself will yet travel by Car!
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Foresaw those dreams what flame next
Might Chatham’s City woo t
Miss Alabama, rose she one
To seme fair sleeper’s view ?
Altamaha? —forest queens
Both worthy Tybee's love—
Clod send such omens come to pass.
And Georgia’s glory prove !
Then success to the Railroad C ar!
That messenger-bird ot the air.
Who folds not her wings
Till riches she brings
To the kings of the Railroad Car.
•On “wings of steam” now flying,
While joy al 1 eyes bespeak—
A crash! a pause—a shriek ! what cause !
Now blanched 19 ev’ry cheek !
Two hundred souls a leap of death,
God's miracle forestays!
With grateful homage lift the heart,
And bend the knee in praise!
For, the gloom of the funeral pall
Is gone from the marriage half;
And a rosy tight
And garlands bright,
Now encircle the brows of all.
VI
Arrived at “Central City.”
With honors we were crowned ;
Then rushing on—our goal we won,
And here, full welcome found.
A festival like this, perchance
We’ve read of in the books—
One Rollin speaks of ancient “bricks ,”
W r ho patronized the cooks, (t)
But their art wasn’t perfect, I deem—
They were surely deficient in steam ;
And although a “fast” age,
Were’n a heathenish stage —
So the parallel fails,’twould seem,
vit
Ye men of old Savannah !
And why so rich ye wax ?
Because, upon the shore of time
Ye make your mighty tracks,
Not these efface, though death’s rude waves
Sweep over, aud environ ;
For, foot-prints are “fast colors,”
When the tracks are made of iron ’.
Then carouse to the Railroad Car,
And carol its triumphs far!
Of'the virtues ail
Call’d the Car—dinal,
Must be one of the Railroad Car.
VIII
I’m told Delilaht seeks you—
Determination is hers,
With deeper docks, and Railroad stocks,
’To give you, Samson, “Scissors!”
Don’t move your store to Ocean’s shore.
Ye Boston oftbe South ! §
Would ye have come to greatness, think,
If you’d been down at the mouth ?
So—look well to the Railroad Car—
Your harbor, and dig out the bar !
’Tis a barbarous tact,
A National Act
Has never removed that bar! II
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Then lay the track ! the Car speed
To warm and frigid zones!
But don’t make work for doctor’s clerk,
By smashing people’s bones !
Tlie operation needed, is,
By rural districts rapping;
For cornucopial drojjsy ;
Ye cities! do the tapping.
And do that with a Railroad Car,
A specifical sort of trocar:
’Tis a doctor’s advice,
Who is mote wise titan nice.
On the theme ol a Railroad Car.
•Allusion to the accident which befell tlie delegation
train at Butler.
tThe Persians under Cyrus.
tßrnnswick.
4Boston stands pre-eminent as the terminus of Rail
roads.
iri’he vessels sunk in the Savannah River, in the time of
tlie Revolution, as a means of defence for our common
country.
The Georgian of yesterday contains (lie fol
lowing response of Col. Seaborn Jones on be
half of the ladies of Columbus :
Ladies of the Committee and of the City of
Savannah.
As the representative of tlie ladies of Columbus,
I present myself before you, and in their name,
receive this cake. You will readily perceive,
at tlie slightest glance, that tlie utmost stretch
of the most vivid imagination could not conceive
that I am tlie embodiment of those ladies. With
out any effort of the imagination I can easily
believe that I see assembled around me the re
presentatives of the beauty and refinement of tlie
ladies of Savannah—still, I am the representa
tive of tlie ladies of Columbus, and in their
name I accept this cake, and tender to you their
thanks. lam unable to find language ade
quately to describe tiie feelings with which it
will he received by them. They will cherish it
as an offering of kindness and love.
To the ladies of Columbus, it is due that I
should say, the presentment of their cake was
not a matter of deliberation—of consideration
and consultation ; it was the spontaneous effu
sion of feelings excited by the festivities of the
occasion. It came warm from their hearts.
Had it not been so, one would have
been prepared more worthy of your acceptance,
hence the absence of all the ceremonies usual
on such an occasion; hence the unpretending of
fering of their feeling hearts. It is not the cakes
—it is tlie dear sweet givers of them. The feel
ings that prompted its tender, and the feelings
with which it was received and returned, have
given them both a true value. And, ladies, I
hope it is the commencement of anew era iu
that social intercourse between you which alon