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Volume XIIL
THE TIMES^&SENTmEL.
TSNfifENT LOMAX & EOSWELIT ELLIS,
EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS.
THE TRI-WEBKIiY TIMES & SENTINEL
Is published EVERY U F.nxrsn.H Kami FMI’AYMOHX-
IjYO JUid SATURDAY F.UKjYI.Vn.
THE WEEKLY TIMES &, SENTINEL
Is published every TUKSVA Y MOtWUfB.
OSes on Randolph Street, opposite the Pest Office.
TERMS:
TRI-YVEEKLY, Fite Dot, lars per annum, in advance. I
WEEKLY, Two Dollars per annum,in advance.
Advertisements conspicuously inserted at One Dollar
per square, for the first insertion, and fifty cents for every sub
sequent insertion.
I.iheral deduction will be made for yeariy advertisements.
LEGAL NOTICES
Muscogee Sheriff Sales.
WILL be sold on the flrvt Tuesday in .Inly next,at the market
house, in the city of Columbus, between the usual hours of
sale, th<* toUowinsr proper to-with :
Lot of land number one hundred and ninety four in the sixth
district of Muse >i?ee county, levied on as t lie property of Nathan
iel Duffle tojjstlsfy a Ii fa from Jtfuscogee Superior court in favor
of Parker Fisher against said Duffle.
Also, fractional lot number two hundred and forty six in the
thirty second district of originally Lee, now Muscogee countv,
h vied on as the property of Thomas YV. Ballard to satisfy four'll
fas from a magistrate’s court in favor of Greer & Carson against
said Ballard : levy made and returned 1o me by a constable.
Also, the interest 0f.1.0. Cohb in seventy acres of land, more
or less, whereon J. G. Cobh and Wiley Cobb now live, being in
the south east corner of lot number twelve in the thirty third dis
trict of originally Lee now Muscogee ; levy made and returned
to mo by a constable.
Also, the west half of lot of land number one hundred and
eighty one in the thirty second district of originally Lee now
.Ifuscogeu county, levied on as the property of Jesse Story to
satisfy several 11 fas against said Story, a-d Seaborn \V. Ellis as
security ; one in favor of Gibson Tuliis; one in favor of Thomas j
Redman: one in favor of Georg o Richardson; one in favor of
John Kelly, and others against Jesse Story, principal, and .Sea
born YV. Ellis, security; levy made and returned to me by a con
stable.
Also, fifteen acres of land, more or less, ir. the south west corner
of lot of land number seventy fi\ in the thirty third district of
originally Lee, mow Muscogee county, the creek being the lint ;
levied on as the property ot B. I). Howell to satisfy a fi fa from
the magistrate’s court in favor of J. and J. Ligon against said
Howell.
on one hundred and two and a half acres, more or less,
of lot of land number twenty three in the sixth district of Musco
gee, levied on as the property of YVrn. Janes to satisfy several
fi fas from a magistrate’s court in favor of Wm. H. Langlord,
and other ti fax against said Janes ; levy made and returned to
me by a constable.
June i, 1853. A. S. RUTHERFORD, Sheriff.
Randolph Sheriff Sales.
■f ITILL be sold on the first Tuesday in July, next, before the
V V court house door in the town of Cuthberi Randolph coun
ty, within the nsual hours of saie, the following property, tn-wit:
Lntof .an 1 number one hundred and filly eight in the sixth dis
trict of Randolph comity ; levied en as the property of Wi liam
H Bruner to satisfy two II fas issued out of a justice’s court of
said county, in favor of Wm. Caraway vs William H. Bruner,
principal and Ezekiel H\de. Levy made amt returned to me
by a constable.
Also, one negro man by the name of Harry 23 years of age ;
levied on as the property ot William I). Beckwith to satisfy one
fl fa issued out of a justice’s court of /Randolph county, in favor
of Patrick. 11. McCook for the use of Daniel \. McCook vs Wil
liam D. Beckwith. Lew made and returned to ine bv u consul
ble.
Also, lot of land number one hundred and fifty seven in the
seven h district of said courty; levied on as the property of j
David Ward and John B. Ward to satisfy sundry n fas issued 1
out of a justice’* court of said county inlavor of Del . ware .Mor
ris and others, vs David Ward and John B. Ward. Levy made
an t returned to mo by a constable.
Also, tbe following property, to wit; one Improved Y\ ire ma
chine, one large turning machine, one burning machine, one
small burning machine, one large burning machine, one. swing
ing machine, one grooving machine, one stove pine, alt levied on
as the property of .Matthew Sharp to satisfy one u fa issued from
the superior court of Stewart county in favor ot Cain & Wright,
vs Matthew f^harp.
Also, three lots of land, numbers three hundred and two, two
huudrot and seventy, two hundred and sixty-nine, in the fourth
district ot said county, levied oo as the property of Nathan G.
Christee to satisfy sundry fl las issued from the Superior coui t of
said county In favor of Hiram Roberts and others, vs Nathan G.
Chrfstee.
Also, one negro girl by the name of Amelia about 2.1 years of
age, levied on the property of Henry 8. Hane to satisfy sundry
fi fas issued out of a justice’s court of said county in favor of
Brooas &. Smith and others, vs Henry 8. Hane. Levy made and
returned to me by a constable.
Also, forty acre's of lot of land number one hundred and thir
teen in the sixth district of said county, it being in the north
east corner of said lot, levied on as the property of John H.
Jones to satisfy sundry fl fas issued out of a justice’s court of said
county in favor ot James F. Newsom, vs John 11. ’ones and L. j
B. Blaekshire and D. Jordan, security. Levy made and returned
to me by a constable.
June 3—lds WASHINGTON JOYCE, Sheriff.
Early Sheriff Sales.
TTTILL be sold on the first Tuesday in July next, between the
V\ lawful hours of sale, before the court house door in Blake
ly, Early county, Ga., the following property, to wit:
Fifty acres off of lot of land number 1(K) in the twenty-eighth
district of said county ; levied on a-the properly of Elijah Bush
to satisfy allfa in favor of L. 8. Waller; levy made and returned
to mo by a constable.
May 31—ids _ JOHN BIRMONB, Pep. Sheriff.
GEbIIGIA, > Court of Ordinary,
Muscogee county, \ April Term, 1853.
RULE JV7 SI.
WHEREAS, YVm.N. Nelson, administrator de bonis notion
the estate of John Liggin, deceased, having applied for
letters of dismission from said administration ; It is ordered that
all persons concerned shew cause, if any they have, why said
administrator should not be dismissed at the Court of Ordinary to
be hold in and for said county on the first Mouday in November
next.
A true transcript from the minutes of said court, April 4, 1853.
Columbus, April 12—wCru JNO. .TOHNBON, < •rdiuarv.
GEORGIA, ) Court ok Ordinary,
Talbot count y, $ February Teim, 1853.
RULE SI SI.
TXT HERE AS, William F. Robertson applies by petition for
V t letters of dismission as the administrator of Barney Wilson,
Into of Talbot, county, deceased.
Be it ordered, That all persons concerned, be and appear at
the September term of this court next ensuing, then ami there
to shew cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be
granted.
A true extract from the minutes of said court, 24th Feb., 1853.
-9w6g MARION BFTHUNK, Orvlia.iry.
GEORGIA, 1 Court of Orpin ary,
Muscogee county, \ April Term, 1853.
RULE JV7 S/.
WHEREAS, Y\Jm. N. Nelson,administrator ou the estate of
Augustus Peabody, deceased, having applied for letters of
dismission from said administration : It is ordered that all per
sons concerned, shew cause, if any they have, why said admin
istrator should not be dismissed at the Court of Ordinary to be
held iu and for said county on the first Monday in November
next.
A true transcript from the minutes of said court, April 4,1833.
April 12 —w6m J.\o. John*>n, nismio.
GEORGIA, $ Court of ordinary of said cottn-
Randolpli county, ( ty, April Terra, 1853.
1 AMES W. COLLINS, administrator of N. Collins, late of said
rj county, deceased, petitions this court to grant him letters of
dismission from his said administration, and it appearing that
said ‘-state has been Cully administered : Ordered that all persons
file their objections, if any they have, on or before the November
Term ofthix court next ensuing, otherwise said administrator
will be then and there dismissed.
April I2~wtim O. P. BEALL. Ordinary.
GEORGIA, } COURT OF ORDINARY,
Ste wart county. $ April Term, 1853.
UPoN the petition of William H. House, Executor of the last
Will and Testament of Thomas House, deceased, for letters
of dismission from his said executorship:
It is on motion, ordereil by the court that all persons concern
ed, show cause, on or before the next term of sutd court, why
/aid letters should not then be granted.
A true extract from the minutes of said court, April 12,1853.
Aprii 19— worn J. L. WIMBERLY, Ordinary.
GEORGIA, Ji Court of ordinary, of said cocn-
Ramlolph county, $ ty, April Terra, 1853.
I oIIN T. vicLENDON, Guardian of Simeon P. Turner, peti
tions this court for letters of dismission from his said guar
dianship:- >rderod that all persons having objections file them on
or before the July Term of this court next ensuing, otnerwise said
letters will be then and there granted.
April 12—w3m O. P. BEALL, Ordinary.
('Georgia, Randolph, county.•• Whereas, Simon
T Wo.uen applies to mo ior letters of Guardianship for the
person and property of Samuel Thompson, orphan and minor of
Samuel Thoinpso.i, late of said county, deceased:
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the
parties interested, to be and appear at tbe next July term of the
Court of < >rdinary of said county, and make know n their objec
tions, if any they’have, otherwise letters will then and there be
granted. Given under mv band at office, 2;>th day ot May, 1853.
O. P. PEALL, Orrtinary,
/ 1 eorgia, Randolph county,— Whereas, Cullen YV
\T Alexander applies to me for letters of administration on the
.estate ot Hansel! J/orris, late ot said county, deceased:
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish ali ana singular the
kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my
office within the.time prescribed by law, to shew cause, it any
they nave, why said letters should not be granted. Given under
m•/hand :*t office the 25th day of May, 1853.
A/*y w7t ft. P. BEALL, Ordinary.
fT eorgia, Randolph co iiuty.—Wheicas, Samuel A.
\T Grier, administrator ue bonis non on the estate of John H.
Weaver, late of said county, deceased, has petitioned for letters
♦if dismission from said administration.
These are, therefore, to jiu\ admonish and require all persons
concerned to file their objections, if any they have, on or before
the September term of the < ‘ourt of Ordinary of said county, to
be hidden on the first Monday of September next, otherwise said
.administrator will be then ami ihere dismissed. ’
Given under mv hand at office this 22<1 day of February, 1803
March l-it-vfim O. P. BEALL, Ordinary.
KORGIA, Randolph county.—Court of Or-
X binary.— Whereas, by the petition of William Haves, ad
ministrator on the estate of Enoch Rigsby, deceased, and the
estate of Kinchen Faire.loth, deceased, it appearing to this court
that he has fully administered both of said estates, and moves tbe
court to grant him letters of dismission: Ail persons concerned in
■eithorofsaid estates,are hereby notified to make known their
objections, if any they have, on or belore the October term ot
thill court next ensuing, otherwise said administrator will then
and there he dismissed. Given underinv hand at office the 2?Uh
march 1853. O. P.' BEALL, Ordinary.
April 6—wfim -'■■h-i
rrwo months after date, 1 shall apply to th©
JL Court of Ordinary of Randolph county for leave to sell the
Jands belonging to Mary Knighton, deceased.
May 31—w2 JAB. LITTLE, AdmV.
rorgia, Kudol]>h county...W'hemio, J;is. Rutli-
V *f jerford, (•'nnrdian of Benjamin and Absalom Butley, applies
to me for dismission from his said Guardianship. All persons
interested are, therefore, hereby required to file their objections,
it any they have, on or before the May term of this court next
ensuing, otherwise said applicant will be then and mere dismis
sed. Given under my hand at office tbe 17th March, 1853.
March 22—wOm O. P. BEAL 1., Ordinary. __
; i eorgla, Randolph county.—Whereas, John Gil
VT bert, Guardian of I lend ley E. Hill, minor and orphan ol
William E. Hill, deceased, applies to me for dismission from
said Guardianship. All persons interested are therefore hereby
required to file their objections, ifany they have, on or before the
May Term of this Court next ensuing, otherwise said applicant
will be then and there dismissed.
Given under my hand at office, the 17th March, 1853.
March 22—w6m ft. p. BEALL, Ordinary.
f t corgia, Early count y.--Whereas,Joseph Grimsley,
VJT administrator with the Will annexed, upon the estate of
Barah Grimsley, late of said county deceased, makes application
to me for letters of dismission from the further administration of
said estate. All persons concerned are hereby notified to he and
appear at ray office, within the time prescribed by law, and
shew cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be
granted said applicant.
< liven under my hand at office, this February the 24th, 1853.
March I—9w6ni S. 8, STAFFORD. Ordinary.
(~1 eorgia, Talbot county.—Office of Ordinary, 2ftth
X March, JH53.— Whereas, J. J. Jamison, Guardian of Nathan
iel Wommock’sorphans, petitions for letters of Dismission from
said guardianship:
Be it ordered. That all persons concerned, be and appear at
thp June Term of the Court of Ordinary of saiil county, next en
suing, then and there to shew cause, it any they have, why said
letters should not be granted.
A true extract from the minutes of said court, April 15th, 1853
April 20—wtiin M A RION PETII UN E, Ordinary.
Toliu A. J.Weathershy 1 Stewart Superior Court
vs. , April Term, 1853.
Elizabeth WeafUersby. ) Libel for Divorce.
I T appearing by the return of the Sheriff that the defendant is
. not to be found in the County of Ffewart, it is therefore or
dered by the Court tlat service of this libel be perfected on the
said Elizabeth Weathersby, by publication of this order in the
Columbus Tunes and Sentinel once a month tor four mouths
next preceding the ensuing term of this Court.
A true extract from the A/iuutes of this Court.
June 15—lam4rn _ 1. M. COX, Clerk.
Susan Grubbs i Stewart Superior Court,
vh. \ Aprij Term, 1853.
Joiiiah Grubbs. > Libel for Divorce.
JT appearing by the return o the Sneriff that the defendant is
not to be found in this county, it is therefore ordered by the
j Court that service or this libel be perfected on the said Josiah
Grubbs, by publication ot this order in the Columbus Times and
Sentinel trace a month for tour mouths next preceding tbe ensu
ing term of this Court.
A true extract from the Minutes of .Stewart Superior Court for
April Term, 1853. June 15—lam4m 1. M. COX, Clerk.
Caroline 8. Catenliead l Stewart Superior Court,
vs * / April Term. 1853.
Thomas J. Cntcnhead. > Libel for Divorce.
IT apnearing by the return of the Sheriff that the defendant is
not to be louud in the county of Me wart, it is therefore enter
ed by the Court that service of this libel be perfected on the said
Thomas J. Cute ahead by publication *f this order in the Colum
bia Times and Sentinel, or.ee u month for four months next pre
ceding the ensuing Term of this Court.
A true extract Iroin tne Minutes of said Court.
June 15—lain4m 1. M. COX, Clerk._
Adiuinintrator’a Sale.--Will be sold in Cuthbert,
Randolph county, on tbe first Tuesday in July nex*, lot of
land number one hundred and seventy nine in the filth district
of saia county, on which are an excellent dwelling house and
other buildings, all good and new, about forty ucn 8 of fresh
opened land, .-old by order of the Court of Ordinary of said
Terms of Sale—One half payable first of January, 1854, and
the balance first January, 1P55. Notes with approved security.
May 17—wtds ‘ JKS*E SANDLIN. AdmV.’
TWO months after Date application will be
! JL made to the Court of Ordinary of Early county, for leave to
< sell a part ot the land ami negroes belonging to the estate ot Rob
ert 1 hompsou, deceased, for the benefit of the creditors and heirs
of the es.ate ol said deceased. JoHN Tile >MPBON,
A/ay 3—w2rn Adm'r. with will annexed.
r p\VO months after date, 1 shall apply to the
I Court ol Ordinary of Randolph county for leave to sell the
negroes belonging to Timothy Pitman, deceased, late ot said coun
y. April 12—W2in A. A. PITMAN, Adm’r.
fpwo months ftr date 1 will apply to the
A Oratnarv of .Muscogee county, for leave to seii a negro child
(Rosa) the property oflienry M. Jernigan, (Idiot.)
April 10—w2rn ‘ A. 1L RAGAN, Guardian.
I ■'WO months after date, a ppllcat ion will be
made to the Court of Ordinary oi Harris county, for leave to
sell the real and personal estate of William C. Dozier, deceased.
May 3—w2m J. T. D< >7.1 K R. Adin’r.
CHALYBEATE SPRINGS.
THE undersigned, thankful for the very liberal
\ patronage extended to him since the opening of the
■■ % jnjjjkY above establishment, informs his Irieuds and the
1 1 i ifiOE traveling public, that his house w ill be re-opened on
FRIDAY, 20th OF MAY.
In addition to the many comforts and amusements afforded his
guests heretofore, the subscriber has
IMPROVED AND ENLARGED HIS
ACCOMMODATIONS,
in such a manner as enables him to say that he can accommodate
ail who may favor him with a visit, and render their stay agreea
ble and satisfactory in every respect. It matters not whether the
traveler is in search of health, amusement—either or both—the
Chalybeate is the place at which his wants can be satisfied.
The Waters are fine, “Chalybeate and Sulphur,” and will cure
as many diseases as any one person ought to have.
T IIE BA Tli S
are excellent and arranged with a view to comfort. The quantity
of water is not quite as great in volume as that discharged by
Niagara, bill there is plenty and to spare for the ablutions of any
number ot Bathers not engaged in ditching for Gas Works, or
operating in Coal Holes : and as this i9 not the class of visitors
who have heretofore found the Chalybeate, the proprietor trusts
that his friends will find no scarcity of that necessary element of
navigation. While he will have oceans of waterfer his temper
ance friends, he will remember to keepa good supply of Wines
for those who prefer a spirit level to a water course, lest too great
a tendency to Hydropathy might cause them to be regarded as
“soakers.” In a word, the proprietor has been crowded every
season since he has had charge of the Springs; and as he feels
satisfied that all who have called on him will give good report,
send their friends, and cull again when they pass this way, he is
determined to leave nothing undone to kee p bis place ‘‘right side
“ P ’ TO INVALIDS
good fare and good cheer are as necessary as good water, and as j
none of these things are particularly disagreeable even to such, as ‘<
from their healthfulness, are traveling certificates of the salubrity I
oftiie land they live in, the subscriber feels that he Is safe in say
ing the Chalybeate and its Proprietor are the elements “to drive
dull care away.”
From Geneva, on the Railroad twenty miles east of Columbus,
Four Horse Coaches run daily to the Springs ; from Barnesville
tri-weekly. At West Point,’ on the Montgomery Railroad, at
LaGrange, Pleasant Hill and Greenville, comfortable Hacks can
always be had to bring visitors to the Springs. Facilities for
leaving to any point, can be had every da). The only difficulty
to the traveler is to make up his mind to o ! Call and svetbe
undersigned, and if liedoes not make you comfortable, it will be
because you are harder to please than any one that he has encoun
tered as yet, and that is saying a good deal.
J JAMES WOOTTEN.
Chalybeate Springs, Ga., may 17—tw&wtljuly.
1853! 1853!! 1853!!!
COOPER’S”WELL.
THE undersigned has taken the entire manage-
J3 * * k ment and control of
jjXy&f COOPER’S WELL,
*T5- tmmr prepared to accommodate the public.
Anew dining room has been erected, the Bleeping Rooms
plastered and fitted wahfurniture and bedding, ad a complete
renovation effected. Ample accommodations will be provided
lor.
FI V E HUND RE D GUESTS *,
and no more will be received than can be comfortably accom
modMted. F() R INVALIDS
ihere can be no more advantageous retteat. The water is highly
recommended by the medical faculty, and the yroNDUKrui. cures
effected bv its use almost surpass belie!-. Ample details of
several astonishing cures may be obtained on application at tne
‘The terms will be model ate, and no exertion will be spared to
make guests comfortable. ...
The Vicksburg and Jackson and Raymond Railroad will con
vey passengers to Raymond, thence three miles to the W ell, in
\Y'. fl. Smith’s line of
NEW FOUR HORSE STAGES.
The time ol trip is less than three hours iroin Vicksburg.—
Through tickets from Vicksburg :o Cooper s Y\ ell, can bo obtain-
ViCkabUrg;l,ri 7ofikTi,ATCr,Fß.
MERIWETHER SPRINGS.
STIIE WARM SPRINGB will be opened for the re
ception of visitors, on the
FIRST DAY OF JUNE,
with comfortable accommodations for three hundred visitors.—
The Baths and Cabins are nndergoinga thorough repair, and a
number cf new Cabins being built. Ample arrangements have
been maie for the transportation of passenger* to and from all
the important points, Columbus, West Toint, I.aGrange, Griffin,
and Greenville. Hacks and other conveyances will be kept at
the Springs f *r the accommodation of guests.
These Springs are situated on the Pine Mountain, thirty six
miles north of Columbus, same distance from Griffin and West
Point; twenty seven miles from I .aGrange and ten from Green
ville. A •spring discharging fourteen hundred gallons ot water
ner minute, supplying six separate Baths, each ten teet square,
with thee hundred gallons of water per minute, three of which
are kept exclusively for Ladies and three for Gentlemen ; tbe
temperature of the water is ninety degrees winter and summer.
The analysis of the w ater is as follows :
Analysis of the Warm Springs.
BY PRS. COTTINO AND MEANS.
Quantity of one wine pint, or 28,875 cubic inches.
Specific gravity, dist lled water being I,<>oo.
Gases.—Carbonic acid Gas 2 cubic inches.
Sulphurate of Hydrogen a trace.
Solid Contents —Carbonate of Lime, 1 grain.
“ “ iron, 3,5 grains.
“ Magnesia, 10,00 “
The w ater is considered a certain cure for Rheumatism, Gout,
Dvsnensia. Diarrhea. Bronchitis, Scrofula, derangements ol the
Urinary Organs and Diseases of the Skill. The climate and dry
ness of atmosphere and mountain scenery and pore fine water
are unsurpassed by any in the l nited States. . , .
The undersigned takes this method ol returning his thanks to
his generous patrons, and of assuring them ami the public that be
will be able to accommodate all who may call, and will exert
himself to make them com'ortaole : that his Larder and Bar
art- supplied with ttio best that the New York and surrounding
market affords selected by himself, and thnt his charges • ill be
as moderate as the times will admit; that he has secured the
services of efficient aid to assist lnm in the management of his
establishment. Ills servants arc equal to any
A/ay 10—wtljnly
‘‘the union of the states and the sovereignty of the states.”
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 21,1853.
(Smcrßl Inidi xgma.
[From the New Orleans Delta.]
NEWS FROM MEXICO.
Death ol Mr. Lucas Alaman, Minister of For.
eitru Affairs—Rumored Changes in the Cabi
net— Altiman’s Successor, D. Manuel Diez de
Bonilla—High Funeral Honors Paid to Ala
man—General Intelligence.
By the steamer Texas, from Vera Cruz, we
have received files of papers from that city to
the Bth, and fiom the city of Mexico to the 4th
instant.
benor Lucas Alaman, Secretary of Foreign
Affairs, died in the capital at two” o’clock on
the morning ot the 2d inslant. His death
caused a great sensation and sorrow through
the Capital as soon as it was announced. He
had lost his consciousness since the preceding
night, and died in a state of insensibility. His
death is said to have been caused oy the exces
sive labor which he had imposed upon himself
since he got into office.
He was one ot the most popular members of
the Cabinet, and was universally esteemed for
his private qualities, no less than for his
noble talent as a statesman. He was the lead
er of the conservative party, who will fell
his loss v r ery heavily. Ho was known as a
man of strong ntind, greet instruction and eru
dition, sincerity and firmness. He was a very
religious man, and a strict observer ot his
creed. He had long held a prominent political
position in the country. Ali the papers are
filled with obituary notices, ot the most lauda
tory description.
The death of Senor Alaman left a vacancy
in the Cabinet, which, it was thought, the
President would find some difficulty in filling
satisfactorily. We give the various rumors
which were at first reported in the papers I
Some said that M. Tornel would take Alaman’s
place, and Suarez Navarro would be .Minis
ter of War. Others said that M. Diez de Bo
nilla would succeed Alaman, that Lares would
be Mi ‘iste l of the Interior, and that bishop
Clemente Munguia would be appointed Min
ister of Justice and Religion. Others affirm
ed that Lares would take the Ministry of For
eign Affairs, and Bishop Munguia that of Jus
tice Others declared that ail the present Min
istry would retain their seats, and that the va
cancy in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would
be filled by the appointment of M. Castillo y
Lanzas.
The Universal, of the 4th, says that it has
just been assured that the person appointed by
Santa Anna to succeed Sr. Alaman in the Min
istrv ol Foreign Affairs, is D. Manuel Diez
de Donilla, and Congratulates the country on
the choice ot such a man for that important
post.
’1 he President ordered a letter to be written,
in his name, to the family of the deceased, in
which he sympathizes with them for the loss
they have sustained in the death of a man of
such abilities as a statesman, such integrity
and patriotism as a citizen, and gifted with
such noble qualities as justly- commanded uni
versal respect.
Sr. Alaman was buried on the 3d, in the
Church of Jesus of Nazareth. A large con
course of people was present, and apparent
ly impressed with the solemnity of the cere
monies.
A solemn service was to be held in nine
days again.
One of the papers announces that Gen,
Arista, instead of going to Europe, stopped on
the way in order to go to Washington.
Two executions took place in Vera Cruz on
the 29th, in consequence of the late riot in
that city. The prisoners were tried accord
ing to the general ordinance of the army.
It was proved that Aparicio Gonzales and
Victoria Valle were at the head of the in
surrection, and the former was condemned to
death.
Aparicio Gonzales and Carlos Centeno
were shot on the 28th at 11 o’clock in the
morning. The escort ordered out for this pur
pose belonged to the National Guard, already
incorporated in the Seventh of the Line, and
the Artillery.
Anew tariff was to be promulgated in Mexi
co on the4th of June.
The President of the Republic has granted
an exequateur both to Alexander Pleasants,
United States Consul at Minatitlan, and to Jo
seph Bernard, appointed by the French Lega
tion as Vice Consul at Puebla.
One Jose Maria Alvarez was executed on
the 12th of May at Mazatian, for robbery on
the highways.
Tranquillity is resorted in Chiapas. The
chief of the insurgents, named Zevadua. was
killed lately in a conflict with the troops.
Don Jose” Raman Pacheco is appointed Min
ister to Fiance.
The Ortega brigade, which had left for Vera
Cruz on the news of the riot, returned to the
Capital on the 2d instant, there being no need
of their services in Vera Cruz.
’I he decree against the press has killed off
nearly all the journals in ihe country.
A decree was published on the 20th ultimo,
suppressing avuntarnientos in all localities
which are neither capitals of states, nor pre
fectures, nor districts.
Another decree repeals that of the 24th of
January, by which Cevallos had reduced to
four per cent, the duty of exportation on coin.
The duly of six per cent, is, therefore, re
stored.
The Minister of Fnmenlo , M. Velasquez de
Leon, has addressed to th,- General Adminis
tration of Mails a note, in which he asks for
information on the condition of the roads, and
those which require repairs He has also, in
a circular, requested all the Governors to in
form him completely on commercial, agri
cultural and mining statistics of their Mates,
their population, extent, climate, wealth, etc
The Minster of Justice has made inquiries
of the Governors about the number of tri
bunals and Judges in each State, in order to
effect the best organization, and a uniformity
in the administration ofjustice in all the re
public. He recommends prayers to the Most
High tor the good of the country.
Daily complaints are made against the ir
regularity of the mails between Mexico and
Vera Cruz.
The Indians are as active as ever in their
depredations. Durango and Nueva Leon seem
to be their headquarters.
Xfw Oscillating Engine. —Samuel Montgome
ry, a young mechanic ot Baltimore, has just
patented an oscillating steam engine. He
claims for it in his letters patent, that it con
sumes much less fuel than others, and that
its extr me simplicity is a desirable objed;
that it works without an eccentric cross head
or slides, and having but one truuion. obtaii s
a desideratum long and anxiously hoped for.
That it w >ll always invariably work up to its
power, lor the reason that it has neither an ec
centric cross-head or slides; besides, in its
operation there is much 1 ss wear and tear
and friction than < n a y other engine extant.
The model has been in operation, examined
by eminent engineers, and by them pronounced
a good invention.
A few years since two or three gentlemen
hearing tliat there were indications of the pres
ence of some valuable mineral on a lot of ground
in East Tennessee, containing about one hun
dred and forty acres, concluded to purchase it;
and did so, for about one thousand dollars.—
About a year since, they made sale of the same
land lor thirty thousand dollars, and within a
few weeks past the same land was sold for the
very large sum of three hundred thousand dol
ars.
[From the Spirit of the South.]
A Confession.
We regard the move on the part of some of
the quandatn Whigs in Columbus recently, in
a public meeting, as a confession, an open, pub
lic confession, that ihe whig party no longer
exists. This has long been believed by many,
acknowledged by some, and acted upon as a
fixed fact by others. For months all has been
confusion in the old whig ranks, all consterna
tion and dismay among their leaders, while the
hearts of many veterans upon the old battle
fields of whig renown, have failed because of
the fear of the sudden destruction which they
have felt inevitably awaits their party.
We regard it as settled that the whig party,
South at least, has “shuffled off its mortal coil
the recent eminent failure in convention at
.Montgomery to reorganize, is potent evidence
of the fact. The meeting above alluded to in
Columbus about the same time, >n which not
the slightest allusion was made, not a word of
euloginm pronounced, or a passing tribute of
respect paid in memory of the once renowned
old whig guard, is still stronger confirmation upon
this point. Without apology or explanation,
they unceremoniously doffed the name of whig,
and titled themselves the “Conservative party.”
But what means this new name, this new mush
room party l Is another federal aggression con
templated, are other attacks upon the rights of
the South brewing for some future time ? It
must be so ; or why is this “Conserva'ive par
ty,” this marshalling of conservative forces so
early, to counsel and compel submission ? Such
a party can have no other signification. What
does a Conservative party mean ? A party op j
posed to States Rights, and resistance to feder
al usurpation. Can there be any need for such
a party at present, except to prepare for such an
other crisis as the recent infamous compromise
measures occasioned ? “Conservatives,” what
use are they here, except to counsel submission
to aggression on our rights? At the North,
such a party might have some pertinence ; here
it has none. There, there is need of such a
party to keep down ultraism in every shape ;
here, there is need of one, to stimulate to a proper
appreciation of our rights, and to encourage a
spirit to maintain them. A State Rights party
is to preserve inviolate the rights of the States,
from encroachments on the part of the general
government; a Conservative party, to justify
and encourage them. But who so rabid as to
clamor about State rights, when they are not
infringed; and who, but a “conservative,” will
or can oppose resistance to such infringement.
A Conservative party, then, means a party
opposed to State rights, and in favor of succum
bing to any measure of federal policy, however
obnoxious to our section,or our interests, It is
said coming events east their shadows before
them, and we can divine nothing in this new
party move, save the foreshadowings of coming
aggression upon the South. We have confi
dence in the present adminstration, however,
and believe we are secure, at least for the pres
ent.
For one reason we are glad to see this new
party move. It will afford an opportunity for j
all pure Stale rights men to quit the ranks of
consolidationists and federalists, and range
themselves where their instincts, their patriot
ism and their interests prompt them to stand.—
Let others unite and call themselves “Conserva
tives,” it is upon a Southern and State rights
party the South is to rely. Conservatives
South and UUraists North, in our judgment,
seems reversing the proper order of things, and
portends anything but good to the South.
Another Reported Official Defalcation.
A Washington correspondent of the New York
Times says
“It is reported in high quarters that important de
velopement will soon he made, touching a financial
operation, by which the treasury has been made
to bleed. The Democratic version of this sto
ry is as follows : An Ohio man, named Mi
nor, oblained from Secretary Corwin upwards
of a year ago, a transfer draft on New York
for the sum ot SIOO,OOO, Minor agreeing to place
the amount in good hands in New Orleans, within
a specified time ; this he failed to do, alleging that
the institution in which he deposited the money had
failed. Minor was recommended to the Secretary
as responsible and honorable by the President of a
bank tr Insurance Company in Ohio, and several
letters in rela'ion to him passed between Mr. Cor
win and oilier parties. Five thousand dollars of the
money have been recovered, but the balance, it is
said, will be a total loss. It is hoped that the late
Secretary will explain, in due lime, the details ol
this transaction.”
Sad Suicide. —Olinda Doane, a young wo
man of Herwich, in this State, committed sui
cide on the 23d ult., under the most touching
and distressing circumstances. She was a very
respectable woman, and had been but a few
weeks married. The circumstances of Iter
death we find related in an exchange as fol
lows :
For a year or so previous to her marriage, she
had received visits from a respectable young
man by the name of Hall, to whom she was en
gaged to be married. Herparen s opposed her
choice, and favored ihe suit of a widower of
considerable property named Doane. Hall soon
after married another, when the parents of the
deceased prevailed on her to marry Doane. The
friends were invited, hut before the time for the
ceremonies lo commence, the young lady ex
cused herself and retired. Not returning, her
sister went to her room, saw blood on the mir
ror and on the floor, went to the bed, and turning
down the clothes, found her sister with her
throat cut and her bridal robes saturated with
blood. Assistance was called, her wound dres
sed, and she recovered. Soon after she was
married, since which time she has been occa
sionally deranged. Sne fainted in church a few
sabbaths since, on seeing Hall and his wife en
ter; and last Monday week, at 2 o’clock, P. M.,
while the god of day animated all nature with
his refulgence, she stole from the authors and
scenes of her ruin, to close this tale of suffering
and wrong.— Springfield [Af/.vs.] Republican.
Casualty — Almost. —Mr. Glackmever, of the firm
of Jones & Glackmeyer, Druggists, and others pres
ent, made a narrow escape yesterday from the ef
fects of the explosion of a Soda Fount which was in
the process of being charged in the court in the
rear of their tenement. The workman had just
comnleted charging it. with the customary nurnoer
of feet of gas from the gasometers, when it explod
ed with immense force,piosiruling Mr. G. and driv
ing the fount several hund-ed feet in the air. The
sound was like that of the discharge of a six pound
camion, and it, iu its ascent, destroyed a balcony
which was overit, and in falling struck and demol
ished the parapet of a neighboring building, and
rolled inwards on the roof, where it now lies. It
fortunately exploded from the bottom, which pro
jected it upwards like a rocket. If the sides or top
had given away, loss of life must have ensued.—
We congratulate our friends on their fortunate es
cape.—Mont. Journal.
The Attesian Well in Charleston has been bored
to the depth of 1,111 feet—nearly a quarter of a
mile—without obtaining a supply of tvater H"pes
are entertained that, as soon as they pass througa
the stratum of sand rock they are now boring, water
will be found.
[From the Louisville Journal, May 30.1
The Great Southern Movement.
THE MEMPHIS CONVENTION—INDUSTRIAL ANI)
COMMERCIAL INTERESTS OF THE SOUTH.
We look to this body with a strong feeling of
confidence. There is at least one element of
practicability in the objects avowed, which
must command the attention of the convention ;
we mean direct trade not as in days past, when
it was meaningless, but direct trade modernized.
This direct trade aims at results in a plain way.
and if the movement fail it will be from the most
inexcusable negligence of the South itself. The
feature in this movement which attracts most at
tention is the proposition to form a continental
depot for raw cotton, and also to spin our cotton
into yarns lor foreign markets.
The idea of a continental depot to resist the
monopoly is colossal and truly American in all
its hearings. The releasing of great American
staple from the selfish monopoly ol England is
an object devoutly to he desired. The question
is not mere Southern (although directly interes
ting to planters) but it is peculiar interest to the
manufacturing progress of the great West, and
that empire west of the Ohio and Mississippi. A
continental depot of cotton will give another
stimulus to the culture of cotton. The removal
of the restrictions from the intercom se of the
neighboring provinces of Prussia and Austria
lias opened up a consuming interest of over sev
enty millions of people. English monopoly,
however, still keeps us from direct contact with
that population.
Restored peace and confidence on the con- j
tinent have advanced still more the cotton man- I
nfactures there ; but English monopoly checks j
that advance, by compelling continental capi- j
tal to buy in Liverpool. Consumption has tin i
evident tendency to expand on the continent, !
but the manufacturer must pay a transit tax ol j
33 per cent before he can spin his cotton. Cani- j
tal goes begging at 1 1-2, 2, and 2 1-2 per cent,
hut fears to invest in cotton, which goes np or
down at the beck or nod of British capital. The
continent is the largest consumer ofcotton, tak- \
ing besides ils 400,000 or 300,000 hales of j
raw cotton, also two thirds of what England!
herself manufactures. Yet that continent is j
ignorant of us, and we of the continent. There- !
fore, we say, that the formation of a eontirien- j
tal depot ol'cotton is a question of the first
magnitude for it extends consumption, stimulates
production, and prevents monopoly and fluctua
tion.
The question naturally arises, llow is this
depot to he formed ? It is the answer to this
which gives us most satisfaction, and we are
sincerely rejoiced that, after so many years of j
vain longings, we begin to see our way clear, j
We are glad, also, to have it in our power to !
give some assurances on this head. From inti- i
(nations from time to time in the Baltimore and
Washington papers, we have noticed the grad
ual progress of a correspondence upon this
subject. We published the other day, an an
nouncement entitled to our full confidence, by
tbe National Intelligencer, that this correspon
dence is satisfactorily closed and the agent of a
wealthy and powerful European Company visits
America, and will he in Memphis during the
convention. This gentleman comes fully em
powered to act as he may deem best. If he I
does not reach Memphis in time, authorized i
propositions will be made. A house in Balti
more has taken hold of the matter there, and
we understand that one of our best Louisville
houses contemplates establishing a direct trade
house in New Orleans. These houses being
opened in Baltimore and New Orleans, with
full powers and ample facilities to advance, the
cotton planters will then have the last propo
sition before them.
What is this proposition? To ship direct
through well known Southern houses to anv
port in Europe, either through Baltimore or
New Orleans. To make the whole matter more
simple and safe, it is proposed that each plan
ter send a small proportion of his crop. By
this means the result will he known to a greater j
number, and if nothing is gained, why the ordi
nary course of business is not disturbed. This
seems fair and simple. There can be no risk
and no objection, and so important a matter de
mands a trial even if there should he a loss by
it. In the unhoped-for event of loss by having
the shipments thus judiciously small, it would
not amount to anything worth mentioning. If,
upon the return of the account sales, the plan
ters find the results satisfactory, they will need
very little urging to repeat the shipment. Men
follow their interest. It is contended that df
rect trade is to the interest of the planter. The
means are ready—let it be tried. We look to
the convention to take this subject early in the
day ; appoint a special committee ; let them
call for information ; let those who expect to
participate in the trial come forward with their
propositions, and let their names go forth to the
planters. Our merchants may say that this is
not the usual order of business. Never mind ;
the planters will appreciate those who shall have
the moral courage to come forward and take
the lead. It will not injure the general business
of a good house.
We now come to a hasty glance at the pro
position to put our raw cotton into yarns for
foreign export. Like the formation of a conti
nental depot, this must he demonstrated and
eventually carried out, by private enterprise.
England now sells to the continent nearly fifty
millions of dollars annually of cotton yarns.
This enormous market for English industry is,
as we before stated, constantly expanding. In
comparison with the continent, England is a
small consumer. She manufactures largely,
hut reships to the continent in yarns and cloth.
There have been several shipments from the
United States to England of yarns and they
sold well. But the general profits of the Uni
ted States being better, and the parties not
wishing to extend their business so far, the trade
was not cultivated. These shipments were
from Northern factories. But it is believed
that yarn can be spun at the South hnd sold in
successful competition with English yarns on
the continent.
It costs thirtv-throe out of every hundred
bales to get cotton (according to the present
system) from tbe interior to Manchester. There
the cotton has to be spun into yarns, and re
shipped to the continent. Besides this, there is
a loss involved in spinning cotton in foreign
countries and artificial means have to he used to
prepare the staple for working. Now, does the
difference in England of the price of labor, of
money, and of the perfection of machinery and
combination of capital, overcome tliat 33 per
cent., transit tax ? Then there is the waste
which is saved at the South. There is trans
portation of the yarn fiom England to the
continent. The difference of freight is never
equal to the difference in distance. It would
cost England almost as much to ship her yarns
to France as to Australia. Be that as it may,
we believe that England cannot overcome the
cost of getting her cotton in the spinning of
yarns.
We can see no good reason why we should
ship our cotton in bales. If it isprudent to gin it,
is it not a saving also to spin it ? Why not ship
sugar in the cane? The reason of our failures
heretofore arises, we think, from our attempting
too much. Spin yarns at first Our ideas ot
the superiority of England in the spinning of
yarns, are derived from results many years hack.
Now, since then there have been many changes,
especially in the perfection of machinery, there
by doing away with an immense amount of hu
man labor, substituting machinery for it. This
consideration very materially reduces the item of
expense under the head of “labor.” Fuel is an
other heavy item expense. We have that along
side of our cotton. Iron also. There remains
then nothing but the difference in labor, p‘ice
of money, and combination of capital, to over
come. Are they equal to thirty-three per cent. ?
We think not.
Like the formation of a continental depot for
cotton, this must bo tried. How is this to done?
In answer we reply, that a few bales, say one
or two hundred, will be sent to the best point
and spun into yarns of a certain No. on toll.—
T he yarns thus spun will he sent abroad and
sold in the market. The returns will show the
result. We are informed tliat a party of spir
ited and enterprising gentlemen are engaged
in carrying out this feature also. The mat
ter of fact business-like appearance there
fore of litis direct trade movement commands
tiie approbation of our judgment, if these tti
tls demonstrate the advantages contended for,
I the whole South and the whole Union will he
J benefited by it. If these advantages are not
1 sufficient to induce further action, why no harm
! is done, and a great deal of useful information
; ‘t ill have been obtained to guide others in the i
! future. For whatever may be the result of a )
| premature movement, (if this should prove to
| be premature,) at some not distant day there
| will be built up a depot on the continent inde
pendent of England, and the south w ill event
ually put her cotton into yarns. There may
be those doubtful to-day who will live to see a
j bale of cotton, as an article of foreign export,
| a curiosity.
The Atlanta Rank.
| We had an interview yesterday with Mr. 8.
j C. ILgginson, the President of this Institution ;
’ and having copied an arncle on the 2 st ult.
! from the hrmrie'e cj- Sentinel and heard many
rumors tending to excite distrust and prejudice j
againstthe Bank and its managers, e telt it to ;
he due to the public as well as to the corpora- j
tors of the Bank, to make such inquiries of Mr.
Higginson as to its present condition and fu- !
lure prospects, as would satisfy the public con- j
j fidence of the Aon//4/e intention of the Direc- j
! tors to manage its affairs in strict accordance j
! with its charter and the I tws of the Slate. It I
j is due lo Mr. Higginson to say that his con- ;
versation, and answers to our inquiries were j
unreserved, and he gave us every assurance ;
that the affairs of the Bank will be regulated j
according to the best and strictest rules of |
banking, and with reference to the public in I
te rests.
In addition to these assurances Mr. Hig in- !
son exhibited to us a letter, of recentdate. from i
the cashier of o e of the soundest hanking ‘
institutions of the city of'New York, to a hank j
officer in Bouth Carolina, in which the writer j
states, that George iSmith, Esq., who is repre :
j sented to be the principa stockholder in the j
| Atlanta Bank. i3 estimated to be one of the j
wealthiest bank rs in Chicago.
From these represntations. as well as from
the known characters of the gentlemen in ;
Georgia who applied for and obtained the I
charter of this Bsnk fi om our Legislature, we !
hardly think “there is a deliberate design to
use this Bank charter for fraudulent pur- I
i poses.”
Mr. Higginson informs us, that the directors in
tend to pursue a legitimate banking Inkiness at
Atlanta, and to furnish the business c.iMnuniiy of
that place, with all reasonable monied facilities. If,
however the business of that place will not require
all the circulation of the Bank,it is then the inten
tion of the directois. as it is their rig t, and as all
other Banks do, to send iheir Bills to Cli.eugoorto
any other point, where they have credit. nd where
their circulation is likely lo be wanted. The Chi
cago Banks, are reqnirs (I by Law to deposit State
stocks as security, for the amount of thrir cirrul t
i m, and heme they a lack ihe issue of other in- i
t utions whose circulation there, is Iwsed upon Ihe
personal responsibility of the Stockholders only—
Mr. Higginson informs us further, that jj*T i 1,( 0) of
the capital rtock of die Atlanta hank have been
paid iu, ami the balance of f;,300,000 capital w II he
paid in as fast as wanted. The bank has now in
its vault $5J,000 in specie, which perhaps exceeds
the amount of its circulation; as, how ever, a state
ment of the affairs o’ this institution, will shortly he
published, we will i ot enter into further particulars.
In concluding these statements we may be per
mitted to express ihe hope, that the affairs of this
institution may be managed in stir It it milliner, as
not to reflect injuriously upon the character of
Georgia. Her Banking institut ons never enjoyed,
and deservedly so, s higher credit, nor were never
more sound and flourishing that at present. In
former times the confidence of our people has been j
dreadfully abused and they have been shstmfnllv
swindled by heartless speculations in B ink clmriers.
And no matter for what cause, nor with how little
reason, the failure of one of our Banks, casts sus
picions and distrusts over ihe minds of the people
■ gainst all other banks, and thus our sobent i.isti
utions are made innocent sufferers, on account o*
the mi-mmagemen of Banks with which they itad
no connexio — Sax. Re/uhlie.
Notes ot the Atlanta Rank.
We do not doubt the ability of Geo. Smith
& Cos., to redeem all the issues of this Bank
made under their owners!) p. But there are
some prineiples bearing upon the question
of their circulation which, it seems to us, should
not be overlooked
1. The public do not know what its circula
tion now is, nor have they any means ot
knowing.
2. There is no restriction upon its issues
They may issue five million dollars of this mo
ney, ts they choose, and it the people will
take them
3. They are not responsible and do not pre
tend to be responsible tor its issues any further
than the law of Georgia makes them respon
sibly. And if the bank breaks, when there is
a million of its bills in circulation, the hill
holders have no remedy but to pocket their
losses.
4 If those bills go into general circula
tion. there is an end to banning under the
general law of this State. Our currency will
speedily be composed of shinplasters
5. George Smith & Company wt 1 rot take
the paper of individuals without knowing
their con ition, and without having it well en
dorsed. Why should they ask the public to
take their paper on any different terms'!
6. Geo. smith & Cos. stipulated that if the
suit of the State against tuem was withdrawn
they would wind up the shinplas er business
and come under the general banking law of
the State. But here is a plain attem, tto evade
the law. It looks to us like a palpable viola
tion of their pledge.
7. Now is the time to put a slop to its cir
culation in the West The Southern Michi
gan Road have refused it. Some of our busi
ness men refuse it. Let every well wisher to
this State—every man who wishes to see a pa
per currency secured by a bona fide pledge of
public stocks, so that the bill holders in all
emergencies will be safe against loss— refuse
to take these bil s, or any like them and they
will speedily disappear. We want money, as
much as most men, but we think it woqtdjie
--i ■ -Sc -- < i
[TERMS, $2 OD IN ADVANCE.
wronging the public to g ve circulation to such
bills, and therefore we not only advise all
men not to touch them, but we shall p actice
our own precepts.
We are sorry to be obliged to speak in this
manner hut we could not hold our peace and
he guiltless.— Mitraukie, IVA., Democrat , M y
31st.
lion. Henry E. Jackson.
We recently announced in our telegraphic col
umn that h : s yurig and distinguished sort of G >..r
gia had Ireen appointed bv ihe President, charge
d’ Affaires to the C urt of Vienna. If there ,s any
thing nnsuuahle in the sppoimme nt. ii is. b-ranse a
I'll! mis-i.in ha-not been bestowed tip m hint, fnr if
we may judge of the future by the pas . (and what
he'ter test cat: we hive l) he would h-'Vo .one honor
to h s tia Ive State, :t.s well as to hintdf, hv ‘he
manner in v Midi he would have di*ch aged its duties.
Tn ssv lint the citizens of our whole State, with sin
gular unanimity, without regard to party, rejoice
in this apnointmen', is s'mp’y to state a truth well
known bv ail to be so.
Judge Jackson has hardly yet reached the usual
prime of life, being, we bebeie. not 33 years of age,
hut he has already filled several important positions,
and all wilt signal ability. In the war with Mexico,
he commanded the Georgia Regiment, and made it
the best disciplined Volunteer corps in the artrtv. —
Since then, he has been the presiding Judge of th s
circuit, and has proved himself m be equal t” 8")’
emergency—and no one can say wdh truth, th t ho
has been wanting iu every requisite tor the jurist
and the Judge. N n.v lie commences anew career
—if the opportunity be given tn him, un'e.-s we
greatly mistake the man, he will e.wn as brilliant a
reput tinn as a diplomatist, as lie has already done
in every station lie It .s adorned
We regret for the sake of our State, that we are
*o Giso his service* —even now his name is promi
nently mentioned for the high pest of Governor of
| Georgia—bin we hear and believe he has consented
|to accep 1 the foreign appointment. We wish him
i health, honor and happiness and we are sure the
democracy of our St te will cordially join with us
in these feelmg, as wo know th-v do, in suiUac
linn that such an appointment hr.s been n-rde.
[Srrr Neics.
The tlestlla Valley.
The Washington correspondent of the Balti
more Sttn. under date of the sth, takes the
following view of our present relations with Mex
ico. in regard to the .Mesilia Valley •
“Measures have been taken to notify the
Mexican Government, that their military occu
pation of tne Mesilia Valley must he abandon
ed, and that they will not lie permitted to ex
ercise any jurisdiction in that territory. if
Mexico shall comply with this reasonable de
j mantl, there will he no danger of a war; at all
events, it is a very prudent step on the part of
i our Government, to proffer negotiation first,
j even while they prepare for the alternative of
i war.
[ “If Mexico should withdraw her forces and
authorities from the disputed territory, and con
| sent to have the line run over again, and fixed
j according to the views of the present adminis
[ (ration, no war can arise from that source But
! if Santa Anna should refuse to give up all the
points in dispute, a collision must soon occur.
“It is supposed hy some, that Santa Anna
and the mass of the Mexican people desire an
! other war. If so tliev can he accorvnm.dn'vd. _
j “Gen. Garland will not have more than three
i or four hundred troop3 with him in his expedition
! to the Mesilia, but, if need be, he can soon he
| reinforced hy volunteers from the neighboring
States. ’
Melancholy Casualty. — \ correspondent
in Henry county informs us that Mrs. Teague,
i the consort of Mr. E. M. Teague, of Abbeville,
j and daughter of our esteemed friend, Mr Jo
| seph Lawrence, of Henry, was drowned in the
Choctaliachee river on the 25th nlf. while on a
fishing excurison with a party of fiends. Mrs.
Teague was a lady of fine accomplishments,
and possessed many enviable trails of character
which endeared her to her friends and acquaint
ances.
Since the above was in type, we have received
the particulars of the sari catastrophe in the
Spirit of th- Smith, which says Mrs. Teague, iu
attempting to descend the hank of the river
in order procure some water, lost Iter footing,
and was precipitated into the stream, in one of
the deepest and most dangerous spots ill the
neighborhood. Attracted by the cries of Mrs.
Owens, who witnessed the accident, a negro
man, belonging to iGen. A. C. Gordon, rustl
ed to tbe spot and plunged into the stream to
j rescue the unfortunate ladv, with a courage
worthy of a better fate, but only shared the death
which he was unable to prevent. The gentle
men of the party, who were then scattered on
the banks, having collected at the spot, used
every exertion to recover the bodies, but fora
longtime without success ; at length, however,
having transported a boat about a quarter of a
mile to the scene of the accideut. they succeeded
in finding the body of the lady, but alas ! life
: was extinct, and all their efforts failed to re
| store her.— Montgomery Journal.
Tiie Rail Road—The subscription for the
stock of the proposed rail road from Enlhula
connecting with the Mobile and Girard Rond,
is now being industriously circulated. We
learn that a large amount has been already sub
set ibed, almost entirely in this place. No class
of the community is so much interested in this
great work as the planters, and if they will ex
hibit their usual liberality, there is no doubt
of success. ‘I he time lias come when we must
j either secure such a connection, or forever
abandon all hope, and prepare ourselves as best
i we may for the certain decay that awaits us.—
1 Let every man then subscribe to the extent of
i ilis ability. He will thus not only advance his
| own interests, and those of his neighbors, but
will also substantially aid the progress of civili
zation and general prosperity,— Spirit of the
South. ft
Mu. Stephens.—This gentlemen has so far
recovered from the edicts ot the late accident,
as to think of leaving for home in a day or two.
He suffers some from the bruises on bis shoul
der and broken arm. but not sufficiently to pre
vent him from enjoying tbe conversation of his
friends or the flavor of a sugar. As usual, he
•akes much interest in politics and has theassu
ranee of faith, that though “Coon killer’’ is
abroad and a “spiritual rapper” is kcocking at
the door of the Executive Mansion, the people
will let him ‘.—Geo. Citizen.
No Rain Yet. —We are on the tenth week of
drought. One or two slight showers have fal
len in the city, but one mife off, at our residence,
we have not had rain enough to wet a silk
handkerchief in ten ‘.reeks, and the prospect
does not brighten. The vegetables we have eat
en had no rain upon them since the seed was
planted. Corn and cotton in our neighborhood
are absolutely too gloomy to speak of much
less to look at. With good rains we ca ,’t
make a half crop. —Federal Union l-ith inst.
A German anti-slavery orgatris td fit* issued
at Washington, entitled the ‘Nfctidtiftf D§mocrnt.
Frederic Smidt is the ‘ fdituE‘“ ; TfTe~American
and Foreign (Tapptltij Arltf-SlaVefjy Society
fUfriiSlieS $3,000 UrSMff'it. : ‘ a lo ' l *' d
11-J *’stUvuU niU 1*1,1,:;,* ; *zn Just*
tj :a , :*: v>-*<ua taa i*
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