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BY LOMAX & ELLIS.]
Volume XIV.
THE TIMES & SENTINEL.
TENNENT LOMAX & ROSWELL ELLIS,
EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS.
TItE TIU.WEEKLV TIMES SENTINEL
is published KVKRY IYEDXF.SDA Y and FRIIja Y MORN
IJfO and SA T O’R LA 1 E VF.FTIjYO.
the weekly times a. sentinel
j 9 published every TUESDA Y MORXUYQ.
Office on Randolph Street, opposite the Post Office.
TERMS:
TTU-YVEEKIjY, Five Doluks per annum, in advance.
WEEKLY, Two Dollars per annum,in advance.
rlf” Advertisements conspicuously inserted at One Dollar
persquare, for the first inseitiou, and fifty cents for every sub
sequent insertion.
L'beral deduction will be made for yearly advertisements.
Rales of Land and Negroes, by Administrators, Kxecutors.or
Guardians, are required by law to be held on the first Tuesday
in the month, between ttie hours of fen in the forenoon and
th. ee in the afternoon, at the Court House in the county in which
the property is situate. Notices of these sales must be given in
a public gazette J irly day* previous to the day of sale.
A'otices for the sale of Personal Property must be given at
least ten day* previous to the day of sale.
Nci'.ce to Debtors and Creditors ofan Estate must be publish
ed forty day*.
Notice that application will he made to the Court of Ordinary
for leave to sell Laud or Negroes, must be published weekly for
two month).
Citations for Letters of Administration must be published
thirty day*—tor Dismission from Administration, monthly nix
month *—(or Dismission from Guardianship forty day*.
Rules for Foreclosure of Mortgage inusi be published monthly
for tour month* for establishing lost papers, for the fall space
of three months —for compelling titles from Executors or Adinin-
Istrators, where a bond lias been given by the deceased, the full
apace of three months.
Publications will always be continued according to these, the
legal requirements,unless otherwise ordered.
“business cards.
HAVING connected with our Printing Ofiice, a full
and complete assortment of Book Binder’s tools and
stock, and also added to our Printing materials, we are now
prepared to execute, in good style and with despatch,every
kind of work in either branch of the business, on the beet
terms.
BLANK WOII K, of every description, with or with
out printing, made to order, in the neatest manner.
WARE HOUSE PRINTING, Receipts, Drafts,
Notes, Bills of Lading, etc., &.C., executed neatly and
promptly, and bound in any desired Rtyle.
RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT BLANKS,
of all kinds got up,with accuracy and dispatch.
Bill Heads, Cards, Circulars, Hand Bills,
Posters, Programmes, &c., &.C., printed in the shor
test notice and in the best style.
Magazine and Pamphlets put up in every style of
binding. ,
Books of all kinds rebound strongly and neatly.
LOMAX & ELLIS.
Columbus, April 15,1854.
F. T. CULLENS,
A T T OIiNEY AT L A W,
BLAKELY, EARLY CO., GA.
April 25, 1854-wtf
ROBERT E. DIXON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
COLUMBUS , GEORGIA
BTj?*Offiee—St. Marys’ Hank Building.
April !i —wtwly
TUCKER & BEALL,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Llmi’Kin, Stewart County, Ga.
Wild, attend regularly the Superior Courts of Stewart, Ran
dolph, flim’ipter, Kincna.onnee and Chattahoochee eountics:
and will give prompt attention to all business entrusted to
their care.
.ioily a. tuckf.r. e. h. beai.l.
Lumpkin, march 18. 1854—wly
JAMES H. CLANTON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
MONTGOMERY, ALA.
WTLL practice in the various courts of Montgomery, Macon
and Russell counties, aud in the United States’ District
Com t at ./Montgomery.
f ?jg*“ Ottice over Bell’s Store, near the Court House.
Montgomery. Ala.. Feb 3—vv&twly
D. M. SEALS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
And Solicitor in Chancery,
Clayton, Alabama.
March 7—wly
MILLER & GAULDING.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,.
Buena Vista, Makion co.,- Ga.
Buena Vista, march 7—wly
OLIVER ds CLEMENTS,
ATTOR NEYS A T LA W,
Buena Vista, Marion co., Ga.
VITIM. practice in thcSupcrior Courts of Marion, Stewart,
\ V Chattahoochee, Kiuclmfoone. Sumpter and adjacent coun
ties. Buena Visa;, march 7—wly
It. J. MOSES, JOHN PEABODY,
MOSES & PEABODY j
ATTORN BYS’AT LAW,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.
WILL practice in Muscogee county, Ga., and Russell
county. Ala., and in the Supreme Court of the State of
Georgia. Columbus, June 29-wtwtf
ELMORE, YANCEY AND NUCKOLLS.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Will practice in partnership in the Courts of Law and
Equity, in Macon countv, Alabama.
WM. L. YANCEY’ \ Montgomery
TITOS. J. NUCKOLLS, Tuskegee.
T. J. NUCKOLLS, will practice in the other counties
of the circuit. Dec 13—ly
T. J. COLQUIT,
Attorney at Law ,
SALEM RUSSEL CO., ALA.
WILL attend promptly to all business entrusted to his care
n the Chattahoochee Circuit Georgia and tins iiih Circuit Ala.
•lan.. 111. 1854 —wly— 2.
ARTHUR HOOD,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Cuthbkrt, Randolph co., Ga.
WILL practice in Randolph, Lee, Early, Baker aud
the adjacent counties.
Refers to lion. Jus. Johnson, Richard Patten, Columbus,
Hon. Wm C. Perl&ine*, Cuthbert, Ga. Jan 3, *34-wly
LAW CARD
THE subscribers have united in the practice of law under
the firm of
WELLBORN & CLARKE,
aud will attend the Courts of Muscogee and the adjoining coun
ties. Strict attention will be given to collecting.
Their ottice is ou Broad street, over the Drug store of Dan
lorth & Nagol. MARSHALL J. WELLBORN.
JOHN f. OLARKE.
(tot limbus. Fob Ifi-tw&w 3m
JAMES HAMILTON,
Attorne v at Law ,
Columbus, Geo.
C3- Office ou Randolph street, three doors frßm .Mygat’s
corner. Columbus. Dec 15—w&twtf
GEO. COOK ALFORD,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
WILL practice in tho counties of the Ninth Judicial Cir
cuit —and the Supreme Court el the State.
Crawford, Rus-el co., A.la., Aug. 2. 1853—wlv*
HAMILTON. WORTHY & CUNNINGHAM
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
TROY, I’IKK COUNTY, ALA.
They will attend the several courts of the counties of
F'Utler and Covington in the 7th, and all the counlies ot the
h Judicial circuit. Dec 13—w 1 v
D. 3. *3 KOMFSON & CO.,
(AT THE SIGN OF THE HEART,)
Below r llill, Dawson & Cos.
TIN, Copper, Sheet Iron,Steam Boat work, all manner
of Gutters, Piping, Conductors and Roofing done to
order, substantially and warranted.
Nov. 48—ts
ARTHUR P. WRIGHT,
ATTORNEY AT LAW',
■ T itui' STlUE ’ THOMAS COUNTY, GEORGIA.
AYT ILL devote himself to to practice of his profession
T V in the counties of Thomas, Decatur and Lowndes,
ot Georgia.
Aud will also attend to any collections intrusted to his
care in the counties ot Leon, Jefferson, Madison and Ham
ilton, of rlorkfa.
Jan. 31, 1854. wt f
S. S. STAFFORD, ”
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Blakely, Early Cos., Ga.
J ipSwa
A. BACKER,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
BRANDIES, GIN, WINE,
SCOTCH ALE &- LONDON DORTER,
SEGARS and all kinds of GROCERIES,
No. 10 WHITAKER ST. SAVANNAH, GA.
Brandies and Gins, under Custom-House Lock, in bond
and entitled in delienture.
Savannah, Oct. 18, 1853,-wtwly
W. G. ANDREWS & CO~
DEALERS IN
STAPLE DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES, WINES, LIQUORS, &C., &C.
(Four Doors bei.ow Hill &. Dawson’s old Corner' l
ItKOAD STREET, ’COLUMBUS, GA.
Columbus, Oct 15, 1853.—tw&wtf
.MARTIN & PATTERSON.
A T TOR N E Y S A T L A \V,
COLUMBUS, (JEOtrGIA. ]
WILL practice in A/ujcogee and the adjoining counties in i
Georgia and Alabama.
Ofiice over the store of Messrs. Gtmby, Daniel & Cos., Broad
street
B. Y. Martin. M. 1,. Patterson.
Columbus, inarch 22—tw&w3rn
C S. HARRim
AUCTION, COMMISSION,
RtSHVItCB AMD FftRWAMtS
Merc la a t.
NOS. 59 and 61 BROAD STREET
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.
—:o:
A.K. AYER, AUCTIONEER AND SALESMAN, ■
63/F - Liberal advances made on Negroes and Merchandise, j
Columbus, Aug. 20, 1853—w&twly
E. LOCKETT, WM. H. LONG, JOHN H. DAVIS. j
uskitt, iiiNG ii'lni i
COMMISSION ME It CHANTS;
AND
SHIPPING AGENTS,
, , SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. !
WILL attend to the selling of all kindsol Produce. Strict I
attention given to receiving and forwarding woods, and i
seling orders from the country. Those of bur inends who
fidlire to favor us with consignments, can make the neces- i
sary arrangements through our friends Ruse, Patten &, Cos. !
July 9—w&twly
BOSTON & VILLALONGA,
COTTON FACTORS
. AND
General Commission Merchants,
No. 196 Bay Street Savannah., Ga.
JOHN BOSTON, JOHN L. VILLAL ONGA.
REFERENCES:
John 11. Howard, 11. T. Chapman,
A. VV. Chapman, Ruse, Patten A, Cos.
October 11—w&twtf
Drs. BROOKS & CAIIIiIGER.
f HAVING associated themselves together in tiie various
branches of their profession, they will be enabled there
by to give more general satisfaction to all who may favor
them with their confidence.
Dr. Carriger is fully prepared and will give special attention to
all cases of SURGES Y entrusted to his care.
tUf’ Office in Winter’s Bank Building.
Columbus, Jan. 14—twtf
C. A. SEAY & CO
GASFITTEItS,
NO. 48 BROAD STREET,’
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.
Working up their stock at COST !
Columbus, Feb 22, ISs4.—twtf
ICE! ICE !! ICB !!!
THE Ice House is now open for the season. The price ‘
will be lor all amounts less than 50 lbs . 3 cts. pe r lb.,
over 50 and less than 400 lbs., 2i, 400 and over 2 cts.
Hours from 71 to 12i A. M., and from 2 to G P. M,., ex
cept Sundays, on which day the house will be open from
71 to 10 A. M. only.
Tickets can be had on application to
W. J. CHAF FIN.
Columbus, April 12—twtf
A CARD.
MRS.M. A. SHAAFF will be prepared to give lessons in
French to young l.adies and children bv the Ist. Apr it, and
will be glad to receive applications, and make known t mils at
.Mrs Brice’s, Oglethorpe street,
Columbus, inarch 22-tw2m
A CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY !
PROF IT AB L E AND 110 NO R A RLE
EMPLOYMENT.
r FHE subscriber is desirous of having an Agent in ead i county
A and town of tlie Union. Acupitalof from Si to :sio only
wilt be required, and any tiling like an efficient, energ. itic mail
can make from three to live doliars per day : indeed son ,e of the
Agents now employed are realizing twice that sura. * very in
formation will be given by addressing, postage paid,
WM. A. KIXSLB R.
April 25—w3t Box 601, Philadelphia Post <- ittice.
DR. H. M. CLECKLEY,
II 0 M (E 0 P A TIII S W T.
st HAVING been absent in consequence of i,lie extreme
GMS illness of Did father and brothel, lias returned to Cnltim*
bus and tenders his services in the various branches ofhis
profession to the public generally.
Particular attention will be given to chronic disease?.
Dr. Uleckley can always be found at his office or Randolph
street, one door above Hamden’s Express, up stairs, or at tils
residence on cast side Mclntosh street, near me Railroad depot.
Feb 15—twiw3m
FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE NEGRO KAN.
APPLY TO
J. M. DKNBOX,
Columbus, Jeb 21—w&twtf At I. J. Moses & Cos
HATS.
a Gentlemen wanting a splendid Dress Hat of the latest
style, can be suited by WYNNE & EDWARDS,
No. 103 Broad street
M.sses and Children’s Shoes.
MISSF SGh tirs: Morocco and Leather Boots; also, aiarge
lotoH.hi dren Shoes,just opened.
WYNNE & EDWARDS,
Columbus, Nov 4—w&tw 103 Broad street
Rubber Over Shoes and Sandals.
I TOR Ladies and Gentlemen; also, Cork in-soles.
’ WYNNE fc EDWARDS,
Columbus, Nov 4—w&twtf 103 Broad street
Gents fine Pump Boots.
j,, Eight and stout Water Proof Boots: Congress Gaiters
SS! with Kid and Cloth tops: Patent Leather and Calf
fi.l Brogans, at WYNNE & EDWARDS,
-*M> Columbus, Nov 4—w&twtf 103 Broad street.
Elegant Ladies’ Shoes.
Kid and Glove Leather Gaiters: Sou
tag lira ts and Jenny Lind Shoes; Black,
i WS'bK Brown, Tail and D-ab Boots; French
LjhrvwjS. Kid a'ltps, Black and Bronze, at
WYNXE & EDWARDS,
! t*°rl§imuvcKiWi 103 Broad street.
Columbus. Nov 4—w&twtf
Servant’s Shoes.
A LI, kinds of shoes suitable lor servant’s wear ; plantation,
brogans; kip, buff and stout calf do.; womens kip, buff,
and Calf Lace Boots.
A first rale articleol heavy kip boots for mer. For eale by
WYNNE & EDWARDS.
Oolumhns, Nov 4—w&tw lift Broad st.
NOTICE.
PERSONS indebted to A. 0. Flewellen & Cos. will please
make immediate payment. Their accounts may be tound
j lathe Book Store of J. B. HOWELL.
Oolumbus, Dec HO—tw&wtf __
REMOVAL.
THE agency of the ROCK ISLAND FACTORS
is removed to die store formerly occupied bv Messrs.
D.P. Ellis & Cos., three doors North of the Telegraph
office.
Cotton and Linen rags always wanted : four cents a
pound will be paid idr good clean ones, when brought in
quantities o tone hundred pounds or more.
Fair prices wiit also fie given tor Waste of all kinds
: (front Factories) Bagging Rope, &e,
1 FjN’ An extensive assortment of Foolscap, LetterW rap
ping, Blank Book, Priming and Envelope papers, for sale
low. Also, Blank Books and Stationery, an ample stock.
Columbus, Oct 15—ts D. F. WILLCoX, Agent.
FOR SALE.
A LOT situated en Oglethorpe street, in the upper part
of the city ;on the premises is a good brick’ kiketusa
, with two rooms, and a brick smoke house.
Terms easy. Apply to F. G. WILKINS,
i Columbus. April IS—twtf
, Lost or Takc-a
my store, on Tuesday 2S:h insi.,a Gold Pencil Case ami
4 p ell with my name inscribed upon it. A suitable reward
will be {'.aid for its apprehension aud v §^ SDREWg<
129 Broad street,
Columbus, march 31—twtf
4 ‘ TII E UNION OF TIIE STATES AND THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATES.”
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 16,1854.
TRAVELING.
MUSCOGEE RAIL ROAD CO.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.
On and after the Hiih inst. the Passenger Train will ieave and
run by thetoliowing schedule daily until further notice:
Irf'ave Columbus at 9A. M.; Arrive at Macon 325 P.M.
Leave Macon at fi 30 A. M.: Arrive at C r> luinbna I 5 P. M.
E. H. MUSGROVE’ Superintendent.
Columbus,May 14 1853.
muscogle kail liOAir
NOTICE.
gmsz.; masz; nZI'7I,
ON and after tiie Ist inst- the Regular Freight Train will
leave Columbus n’’o}4 o’clock, A. M, Mondays, Wednes
days and Fridays.
E. 11. MUSGROVE, Sup’t.
Columbus, Mav 1, 1851,-wtwtf
Enqttirer copy.
PHILADELPHIA AND SAVANNAH
S T E A M SHIP LIRE.
Car^ s the 1111116(1
STATE OF GEORGIA,
1250 Tons. Ciri. J. J. Garvin, Jr.
KEYSTONE STATE,
1500 Tons. Cact. R. llardie.
Ninety Fight passages without a single failure. River navi
gation 100 milt-son die Delaware, only two nights at sea.
SAILING DAYS EVERY WEDNESDAY.
FKO.lt EACH TOUT, AS FOLLOWS:
STATE OF GEORGIA.
FromSavanuabFeb.fi & 22. From Philadelphia, Febl&ls.
“ JUarch 8 & 22. “ li Jlaich 1, 15 & 29.
“ April 5 & 19. “ u April 12 k. 20.
“ “ May 3,17 & 31. “ “ May 10 & 24.
“ “ Juno 14 & 28. “ June 7 At 21.
KEYSTONE STATE.
From Phitadelphia, Feb 8 & 22. From Savannah. Feb 1 fc 15.
- ill arch 84- 22. “ “ JU’ch 1, j 5 & 29.
“ *• Ajiril 5 & 19. “ “ April 12 & 2fi.
“ “ May 3, 17 & 31. “ May 10 & 24.
“ “ June 14 a- 28. “ “ June 7 <t 21.
Cabin Passage §2O 00
Steerage Passage (reduced to) 7 00
Steerage passengers Can go through to New Fork by the 7
o’clock second class train for one dollar ami fitly cents, and in
the first class train for two dollars.
Audits at Philadelphia:
HURON & MARTIN, No. 37j£ North Wharves.
Agent at Savannah:
C. A. L. LAMAR.
.Varch 18—tw&wtt
Muscogee Railroad Company.
GREAT REDUCTION IN FREIGHT ON
COTTOIW®
||ggg| g|g|j
ON afid after the Ist of September, C<)TTON will be carried
from Columbusto SaVannnah, at FIFTY CENTS per hun
dred pounds, including insurance over Railroad.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
MERCHANDISE arriving from the Fast anil not to
be forwarded by Railroad will be retained in the Depot at Co
lumbus Lhree days, free of charge, and if not then removed wilt
be sent to one of the city Warehouses for Storage at the ex
pense of the oh net-.
L. 11. kIftSGROVE, Superintendent.
September 7,1853.
kSdm’s~expSess,
OFFICE “ON it A NDOLPIi Street.
W E respectfully beg leave to inform ttie citizens ol Columbus
and its vicinity, that v.-e have concluded our arrangements
with the Central, South-Western and -Muscogee Railroads, and
are now running messengers daily from Columbus to Macon
tUence-to Savannah.
Also, forwarding goods daily over tiie Muscogee and South
western Railroad to Fort Valley, Oglethorpe and Macon, thence
to Mitiedgeviile Savannah and all intermediate places.
Also, to Montgomery, Ala. We would also say, i luit our Ex
presses by the steamers to New York ami Philadelphia enable us
to forward every description of merchandise and valuables.
Notes, Drafts, and Bills collected in every town in the Northern
and Eastern Slates ; also, to California and Europe.
OFFICES ANI) AGENTS.
S. 11. Hill, Randolph street, Columbus; S. O. Potts,
Macon; Mr. Kendrick, Fort Valley; G. R. Clayton. Oglethorpe;
!58 Bay street, Savannah: 74 Broadway, A'ow York; 43 and
45 South-Third.Philadelphia ; 8 Court street, Boston; Exchange
street. Providence; Montgomery street, San Francisco.
Kg'” Articles to be forwarded, called for stony part of the
citv free of expense, bv leaving orders on the slate at the ofiice.
LIVINGSTON, WINCHESTER. & CO.
Columbus, April 13—twfcw
FOR SALE AND TO KENT.
Valuable Plantation tor Sale,
In Baker County, Georgia.
THE subscriber desirous of removing from the Slate
of Georgia, offers lor sale liis plantation lying on tiie
waters of the Coolawnheo Creek, five miles west of Al
bany, adjoining hinds of Pant Tarver, Dr. Nickels and
others.containing three thousand one hundred and twenty-live
acres, more or less. There are about filth acres of open cultivat
ed laud. Ttie land is so situated that it can be easily divided.
And if two purchasers appear the subscriber v, ill divide so as to
suit both. Anyone desirous of purchasing would do well to
address MOORE tic EDWARDS, or myself at this place; ray
agent living on the place will show the lands to any person rail
ing foriloll purpose. JOHN J. RAWLS,
September 3 —tw3t&wtf Macon, Georgia.
Plantation for Sale-
I offer for Ba le my plantation on i-lie Cowikee Creek,
Barbour county, Ain. It is ten inUos clisLmt from (Jlay
lon ; about twelve iniles'troin the <*irar. 1 and Mobile
railroad route, and twenty tour miles troni Eufaiila.—
The lands are very rich and produCth c, as much >n as any lands
in Barbour couidv. Tne tract contains 1,250 acres—7oo cleared
under good fencing anil *ll a high state of cultivation— 450 acres
of the lands have been cleared since 1850 which are now in their
]iriines; condition lor producing full crops. It is seldom that
so favorable auopporUmitv is to be met up with for purchasing
so valuable a plan ation, susceptible of realizing so manyait
v Ullages from immediate puss sion anil oulli’ at ion of the land.
So far as improvements and buildings are concerned, it is well
settled in every respect, new anil substantial, and suili ient for
ail purposes pertaining to the wants of a planter.
Prio- ten and liars per acre, ttie valuation ot ail lands ill the
neighbe ••0,1.
For parti- üb.rs enquire of Tennknt Lom ax, Esq., of Colum
bus, or to the subscriber who v.ill reside in C avt ‘ll after April.
JOHN )i. DENT.
March 28—w!9t
House and lot for Sale.
about Colon bus. my present residence, just east of the
h-Slj corporate limits, and commanding a fine view of tiie
-&JLLL city and the cars passing tsl-.iig the l.siiroad, a short
distance from the depot and w ithin ten miLules walk of the city
and convenient in every way to business.
; The lot contains several acres, the buildings all new. Intny
! absence purchasers are referred to Gen Charles J. Williams or
| U. Watson Denton.
! Pec 9—wtf ROBERT R. HOWARD.
HOTEL FOR Si LE.
- THE subscriber offers for sale liis commodious and
| well finished Hotel, situated on the east side of the
Hal public square, in the town of Buena Vista, Ga., and
1 known as the “GLOBE HOTEL.” 1 1 is Airmailed with
all necessary cor.venienct?, and has pertaining to it. a good
: kitchen, smoke house, stab e, lot, all in good repair. The
| house is conveniently situated, and is favored with a liberal
i share ol boarding and transient custom. Buena Vista, though
i new, is a large and beautiful town. Its schools, aud varied
! merohati e and mechanic interests, insure ils permanency and
and rapid growth. No one need tear depreciaiion in propel:y
for many pears.
Persons wishing to purchase such property, would do well to
call a.id.exam'me. Reasonable time will be allowed for payment.
For terms apply to the undersigned. Z. WILLIAMS.
orto OLIVER & CLEMENS,
March s—9wtf Buena Vista, Marion co.. Ga.
FOR SALE.
* | MIE plantation iu Russel county, Ala., eight mile? and
J.. a half from Columbus, Ga., formerly owned by Augus
tus Brown, containing seven hundred and forty acres, 200
of which is in a high state of cultivation and under good
fences. There is ou the premises a good framed dwelling
with four good rooms, pantry, fee., good out houses of eve
ry description, gin house and screw ; also, an excellent
spring af water convenient for use, and as healthy a place
as can lie found iu Eastern Alabama. There is on the
place good Peach and Apple orchards. Any person wish
! leg to purchase such a.place can get a bargain. For iurtiter
particulars apply to JAMES ROUSSEAU.
Columbus, X.iv 20—wtf
Ihe function of the Flint and Chattahoochee
FOR SALE.
SIX hundred acres o’ i.-uui. 7he fork ofihe Flint an-1 Chatta
hoochee Rivers.originally grained to Jehu $. potter and
! others. The land is of die very best quality lroin river to river
one fence would enclose ‘be w hole.
Titles indisputable. Apply to the subscriber at Dick's Creek,
Macon county, Ala,, orto l.Von i- Clark, Album, Ga.
Feb2l—wjni “ A. t!T T . McLAVVB.
UNITED STATES MAIL LINeT~
COLUMBU3 ANT) CJITJNNEKTJGGEE.
SG HfiDfLE.
la-kvc Columbus Tuesday aud Saturday at 6 A. XI.
Arrive at Chunneauggee next days at noon.
Leave Chunnenuggee Sunday and Thursday at noon.
Arrive at Columbus next davs at 8 P. M.
Office at Oglethorpe Ilous.-, Columbus. Ga.
APPLETOX HAYGOOD,
Feb. 23—tv3m Contractor.
OFFICIAL.
Proceedings of the General Conference of the
M. L\ Church. South.
Seventh Day, Monday, May S.
Debate on the Book Concern. Continued.
Dr. Lee, of Virginia, considered the importance of
tbe question at issue, to the church cf the present
day, and of tbe future. The attractions of the subject,
be said, are to be found in the rjhjects it aims to pro
mote, and tiie menus by which they are to be more ef
fectually secured, and more generally diffused. To pfo
vide a religious literature, suitable to the character of
the age, and tbe wants of tbe church and to distribute
it readily to ail the parts of oar widely extended con
nection are duties devolved upou us: and involve a
measure and weight of responsibility that ought not “to
be c-nterprized, or taken in hand unadvisedly, but rove
ren.tly, discreetly and in tbe fear of God.’’
The resolution, although proposing a direct and defi
nite mode of accomplishing this object, yet recognises the
existence, and is confronted by an opposing, and, it may
be, a more popular mode of reaching tbe same important
and desirable result, lndeed.il is menaced by an opposing
principle, and by a very different and antagonistic plan
of operations. The selection between these plans, if
our minds are yet open to conviction, will depend upon
ihe relations which they may be found respectively to
sustain to the questions of economy iu producing, cheap
ness in selling, and facility in the distribution of the
products of the establishment. Facility connects with
location, but that is not now the subject. It also has
relations to the general subject of plan.
Two plans of operation are presented for considera
tion ; a book concern, and a book agency. The one pro
poses a local establishment, with all the implements
and fixtures necessary for the printing and binding of
books. The other, excludes all these, and proposes,
instead of an establishment, a man, who is to contract
for theso things here and there ; and then transport
them, by whatever route he may, and at whatever cost
he can, to the place of sale. The one gives the church
a great centre of operations, the other deprives us of a
central source of interest and power, generalizes tiie
whole system, and weakens it, in proportion as it is dif
fused. We are to decide between them. Wo com
pare them, and set the one over against the other.
Dr. Winans’ argument is based on uhstract ques
tions of political economy. liis proposition is, that ‘‘the
circumstances of the South forbid our engaging iu the
business of book-making.” Ist. “We are too rich.’’
We are not poor enough to compete with the North.
If we are so rich, we have all the capital necessary for
the business. But this is only partial, not general.
There are many poor among us, willing and anxious to
work. It is our true policy to provide them with labor.
If we have capital and labor, the next question is, can
we compete with the North in cheapness of production.
Sufficiency of wealth and abundance of labor are admit
ted. In competition on this subject, we have two ad
vantages over the North. First, cheapness of living,
and second, nearness to market.
2d. “The North is so poor and labor is so plenty, we
cannot compete with them.” If we are so rich, and
they so poor, we can bring them to our employment.
Labor like money seeks its highest level. Drs. Green
and McFerrin have proved the facility with which labor
may be transferred from North to South. Beside,
even if the remuneration of labor be equal, the difference
in the price of living will bring them to the South ; and
is in our favor.
3d. “Brick arid mortar.’’ This will be noticed else
where.
4th. “Intellectual labor will not be enhanced by a
book concern.” He differed with Dr. W.
slh. In conclusion, he said, the whole question was
to be settled upon the ground of ectyomy, L agree
with him in the principle; but join issue with hirn on
the facts. I shall presently attempt to show that on
the side of economy, a book concern, not an agency,
is tbe true interest and policy of the church. Dr. \V.
said, Methodist literature was contracted. We have
been operating under a contracted policy. We have
been compelled to make large profits. Ist. to defray
expenses. 2d. To increase capital. 3d. 33 1-3 per
cent for preachers. 4th. Dividends for annual con
ferences. These compel! us to publish books more for
the sake of soiling than for literary excellence. Hence,
Olin, Durbin and others publish elsewhere. Dr. W,
says, the Harpers have capital Oce. How did they get
it? By profits on printing.
The speaker here considered at some length the
principles of political economy, which relate to inter
course between producer and consumer, buyer and sel
ler, and employer and employee, and concluded that
the first had the advantage of the latter generally, but
that in the publishing business, this rule did not hold, as
IVinter’s Unions fixed the rate of wages.
Facts and figures are called for. They are to deter
mine the question. As these determine in favor of
economy, so are we to decide between tho two plans.
Is/, As to an Agency.—' This 1 think, will lie tho
more expensive mode of procuring and supplying the
church with books.
V iie agent and editor of books must reside either in
a Northern city, or at their Southern home. If tho
former, the expense of living is greatly enhanced. If
the latter, there is a large item for travelling and hotel
expenses. Suppose this to be, for both, SIOOO per an
num. This sum at G per cent, is equal to the interest
on 51C,500. This amount would pay insurance at one
per cent per annum, on SIOO,OOO in buildings and ma
terials.
Dr. Earl} 7 thought SSO,OOO would he required, and
urged insurance as reason against it. Here is the
means of saving it.
2d. The agency is additionally expensive to an amount
equal to the whole cost of transportation from the place
of printing to the place of sale. A large business may
be anticipated. Expense of transportation increases with
the increase of suie. Suppose it co.-t $1 to transport
SSO worth of books from Philadelphia, then SIOOO worth
will cost S2O, SIO,IOO will cost S2OO, $109,000
will cost S2OOO. Equal to the interest on $30,000. If
we had to borrow this sum to establish a book concern,
the cost of this item of the agency, would pay its into-”
rest. This is saved by a book concern. Besides, this
expense of transportation, operates against the cheapness
of our books. It is to be added to the cost of the book
before stliing.
3. The agency is additionally expensive to the full
amount of the difference between the prices of compo
sition and press work when done by ourselves, and when
contracted tor with others. 3 here is a vast difference
at this point. A contractor will charge 45 cts. per
thousand ems. lie pays 30 ets. A contractor wiil
charge from 40 to 50 cts. a token for printing. It costs
him from 20 to 2o cents. ‘ Now in the course of the ■
business we are to do, these will constitute an aggre
gate of fifteen cents a page, and in a volume of 34)0
pages will tie $45 ; twenty five cents a token on 300
pages, ou an edition of 1000 copies, will be about $lO.
Vo this, if we add $lO for binder’s pr'dit, we have a
•ota! of $125, on this one book, aud against this sys
tem nj operations. This is the mechanics’ profit. It
;s lost by the agency. Beside, and worse, it has to be
added to the cost of the book ; and to that extent in
creases the price. Under this plan, where is the econo
my of management ? What becomes of the doctrine of
cheap hooks ?
All these facts uad figures are against the agency as
a system of operations. They, at the same time, vindi
cate the pianos a Book Concern ; aud commend it on
the score of economy and cheapness as the true policy
of the church. But the subject has other aspects, and
is susceptible ol proof from another and nearer stand
point.
2. As to the Book Concern—l shall attempt to
show that for economy of management, cheapness of
books, and whatever else in this directien, or from this
source, tends to the growth and grandeur of Method
ism wall be found related to, if not identical with a
I Book Concern proper. On this subject, up to this
j date of the discussion, Dr. Early is the only occupant
of tiie field in eoutroversy who comes professing to be
■ armed with “ facts and figures.” I propose with all
: respect, but with entire confidence in the rectitude of
my positions to meet him on his own chosen ground.—
This is the Waterloo of the controversy.
Ist. As to his ‘'facts’'’ An analysis ofhis facts com
prises the live following: First —“ All publishers are not
i printers.” A fact, but not an argument against the
Book Concern. The fact may be owing to the want of
capital. It is not because of any thing antagonistical in
the combination. It is not because the combination is
not profitable, and a source of fortune. Second: Many
publishers have failed in business. A fact, but not an
argument. The combination was not the cause of
failure—Mismanagement—Trading beyond their capi
tal, S:e., may have caused failures. Third: “Pub
lishers owning printing establishments often hire their
printing.’’ A fact that only shows they sometimes
have more work than they can do themselves ; and un
der the pressure ofan exigeuoy they employ others.—
As an argument it proves the sound policy and %'isdom
of tiie doctrine, that publishers ought to do their own
printing. Fourth : “ The American Sunday School
Union sells him books cheaper than he can print them ;
unless he had their facilities.’’ A fact, but not an
argument against a Book Concern. Their/7t7i'cs are
voluntary contributions. They are tho almoners of a
large Christian benevolence. Their capital is Christian
charity. They but fulfil their agency of charity when
they make hint, or others its recipients. Fifth: ** The
Northern Book Concern has not made more tliau three
per cent per annum, on its capital.” A fact, and a
very singular one. But it is a reflection on their man
agement rather than an argument against our engage
ing in the enterprise. They had a large market, and
the monopoly of its trade ; abundant capital, numer
ous agents, and ever increasing facilities. The failure
cannot be ascribed to the system, but io its man
agement. Its policy lias been to save, not to multiply
its capital.
So much for the facts presented by Dr. Early.—
They arc numerous enough, but unfortunately they are
defective in application. They do not disprove the
affirmation of the resolution .under discussion. They
establish nothing against the doctrine it maintains.
They rather support the policy of establishing a Book
Concern.
2. As to his “ figures’ ’ —There are not many of
these, but they are large ; and ate intended to be ap
palling. Let us examine them. First: The buildings.
These arc put down at $40,000. More might be spent
on them. The cost will depend on their size and style.
Suitablo buildings may be purchased, or erected for a
great deal less. Two rooms twenty feet square will
serve for all the purposes of stereotyping for the next
twenty years—perhaps, for the next fifty, and S6OO or
S7OO will furnish them with everything necessary for
that department of labor, A room fifty feet long and
twenty feet wide will be ample for ail the purposes of
type setting. And oue ofihe same -size will bo suffi
cient for all the presses we may need for some years
to come; and one sixteen feet square will be enough
for an engine ; more space would be required for sheet
and bound stock, and for the purposes of trade. But all
might be procured for a less sum than $40,000. But
even if it went beyond this, a small addition to the pa-ice
of books, two or three cents on a volume would pay for
them in a few years. The saving in the expense of
transportation would soon pay for them. Besides, the
increased value of real estate would ultimately equalize,
perhaps surpass the original cost and interest. Second:
The fixtures. These are put down at $40,000. This
is a very large estimate. Comparatively small quanti
ties of type are needed, where stereotyping is done.—
A few presses can do a vast deal of work. Third :
The amount of “interest.” This is put down at G per
cent on SBO,OOO. The amount ofinterest will depend
ou cost of the os tablishment. We can settle one, when
we know the other. It need not frighten us. The tra
veling expenses of an agent and editor wiil pay a part,
and tilt: saving on transportation will do the rest, and
leave a large balance. Fourth : Amount of “insurance.”
This is put down at S2OOO, It will be amply covered
by the saving in transportation.
He closed by a sketch of tiie N. Y. Book Concern,
which, in fifty years, had made $900,000, besides what
it paid to the annual conferences in dividends : and of
Harper’s establishment, in which he showed that, in
thirty live years, it had made wealth enough to lose
$1,200,000 by lire without stopping their business, or
divesting them of capital enough to carry it on, ou a;
large a scale us ever.
Eighth Day, May 9.
Conference met at 9 o’clock. Bishop Soule in the
chair ; religious exercises were conducted by Dr. I’atton.
The journal of the preceding day, was read and ap
proved. Bishop Paine took the chair and called for
reports from standing committees.
Mr. Cowles, from the committee on Boundaries, pre
sented a report, whica was read and laid on the table.
Dr. Hamilton, from the committee on Revisals, pre
sented a report which was laid on the table. He also
returned two papers requesting that a different direc
tion be given to them ; one of which was referred to
the committee on Itinerancy, the other to the commit
tee on Edusation.
The appeal of the South Carolina conference, was,
on motion, deferred, an-1 made the order of the day suc
ceeding the final settlement of the question on the book
concern.
The call for reports, was resumed. Mr. Evans, from
the special committee, on the memorial of G. L. L.
Davis, esq., offered the following report, which was, on
motion', adopted.
The committee to whom was referred the m/morial
of G. L. L. Davis, esq., having had the matters connec
ted with said memorial under consideration, beg leave
to report.
In vindication of the course pursued by the commis
m.ssioDc-iB, in view ol complaints presented in the nie
-1 iters :l: your committee beg leave to present a brief
statement | the l’jeis developed in the investigation.
Mr. Davis claims to have been employed by Dr.
Bascom in all three of the church suits against the
North. In support of his claims, he cites the fact, that
he was recognized by the Sf. Louis general conference,
as one of the counsel for the South, as claimed by him.
It is also claimed, that he did give labored opinions in
the cause.
On the other hand, the commissioners state, that
they, as a commission, did not employ Mr. Davis, nor
did tlit-y know that Dr. Bascom had done so personally,
or as a chairman of the commission. The letters of
Dr. Bascom, to which Mr. Davis refers, have never
been shown to the commissioners, up to this time. It
docs not appear to your committee whether $250,00
were paid Mr. Davis as a retaining fee, or ou other
considerations. The letters to which Mr. Davis refers
from Dr. Bascom to him, were not laid before vour
committee. Ihe papers ot Dr. Bascom have been care
fully examined by Dr. llenkle, and all papers referring
to the church suit have been turned over to Dr. .Smith,
the successor of Dr. Bascom in the commission. Tiiesc
papers have been examined by your oommiti.-e; but no
legal opittiuns from Mr. Davis have been discovered, or
any other evidence of contract between Dr. Bascom
aud Mr. Davis, touching tiie matter in question.
Your eoipmitLe, therefore, recommend the adoption
of the folio wing resolutions :
Resc-ived, That Dr. Wm. A. Smith be, and he is
hereby empowered and instructed to settle tho question
of claim presented by Mr. Davis, in the following
| manner;
Ist” To have an interview with Mr. Davis, examine
the evidence to which he alluded, and do him full jus
tice, as the facts may determine.
2d. If they cannot agree and settle the dispute them
selves, then Dr. Smith is authorized to take such mea
sures for its settlement os he may deem most expedient.
Resolved, That Dr. Smith is hereby authorized to
draw upon the book agent for the amount (if any) fixed
upon in the settlement.
J. E. Evans, Ch’m.
The order of the day was taken up, aud Mr. Keener
took the floor, and proceeded to remark that he spoke
with so much trepidation before the conference, that he
should esteem it a special favor not to be interrupted.
It was, as he thought, by a full and free interchange of
opiniou from every par’ of the country, that wise mea
sures were most likely to ba adopted. In matters of
this kind we might be confused by figures as well as by
general statements. He never knew a sanguine man
who could not figure up a fortune; but such figuring
might mislead us. lie reviexvod the positions of Dr.
Green, in reference to house making; thought his con
clusions did not legitimately follow ; nmtained that while
ever one pursuit would occupy the capital, it were bet
ter not to multiply the business, as division of labor re
ferred to both capital and mind. Dr. Lee's argument
in reference to money being made by northern prin
ters, which we ought to make, he thought incorrect, as
the transporter of products adds value to tho product,
lie illustrated by reference to producing, transporting,
manufacturing and selling cotton, in which England and
America were both engaged. The one party in this
case was not “hewers of wood and drawers of water”
to the other. Because there were certain places where
men could live cheaply, it did not follow that books could
be made cheaply there, lie knew of places where
oysters could be bought for a dime a bushel, and fish
thrown on the land for manure ; men could live cheaply
there, but there was, he thought, a difference between
catching oysters and fish, and printing books. The ar
gument drawn by Dr. Lee, from the success of the
New York concern, did uot hold, because of the diffe
rence between New Y r otk as a city, and those places,
where it was proposed to build a concern in tbe South,
lie referrep to the great fact that with all our love of gain,
as a people in the South, no large book making establish
ment had up to this day, been erected among us ; and he
wanted it distinctly understood that such an establish
ment among us would be an experiment , and he wanted
the word experiment undercored. He referred to sun
dry factories in tho neighborhood of Columbus, and
showed that while some had succeeded, others hail fail
ed, and one, in five years, had sunk just one hundred
thousand dollars. From all this he would only say that
there was much risk ; it was an experiment and a dan
gerous one. Wo wanted to dp business as well as any
body else, make as good books in every sense of the !
word, because we had tocoutend with, and to the same
extent, displace other publications, many of them of
highly finished character. The Southernism which had
been thrown into this question was out of place. Dr.
Lee explained. The speaker continued : he wanted a
publishing” house, but not a printing house; wherever
the work could be done cheapest there let it be done.
It mattered little, where or how money be expended, so
that it yielded a profit. Whatever, in matters of this
kind, was tho interest of one, was the interest of all.
Commercial tides laughed at theories; they eould not
be ruled by conventions or resolutions. There was a
love of gain in the American character that would lead
them soon to sec into every plan which would be likely
to enrich them. They had not tried this plan in the
South, which they would have done, had it been profi
table. It was now unfashionable to commit suicide out
of spite. Southernism was not to object to a book sim
ply because it was made in the North. Our business
was not to guard the manufactures, but the literature,
the Christianity, of the South. We wanted largo sales
and small profits. All our capital should be employed
in the book trade proper. The success claimed for a
printing establishment, was not equal to the succcess
which up to the present had attended our publishing
system, lie hoped the subject would be considered
calmly ; tbe demands upon us were great and growing,
and ought to be met; and then closed with a general view
of the whole subject.
Mr. McMahon took tho floor and remarked that one
of the first things thought of when it was apparent
that division must come iu 1844, was that of a Southern
Book Concern proper, lie was glad that the speeches
of 1841 had been published, as they set forth the opin
ions then prevailing. Next, at the Louisville conven
tion the question was considered. Then, at Petersburg
for seven-days it was discussed, and llto prevailing sc-n
tinient was for a Book Concern proper ; but we adop
ted the Depository system only because of the want of
means. Then at St. Louis this subject was promi
nent until the ghost of the cholera scared them ofl'.—
lie was sorry they scampered off as they did : but it
was so ; but when they left, it was with a feeling in
favor of a Book Concern. Now we had run a ten
years race on the question—two years longer than our
fathers followed Washington in the revolution ; and he
hoped we would go forward. He referred to Dr.
Winan’s speech in General Conference of 1824, as a
great one, but he thought he fell short of himself in his
speech on this question ; it was the question which beat
him. In 18-14 there was a settled feeling to divide the
church, irrespective of the question which was made
the occasion to divide it, on a question of policy ; it was
too unwieldly, but be bad not expected to find a divi
sion of opinion at this conference on this subject. The
wants of the church, public interests and feeling, re
quired a Book Concern in the South. The people of
the South were not easily gulled; spiritual rapningism,
and kindred follies did not find favor in the South.—
lie had outlived fourteen generations of heritics. The
South wanted a Book Concern, and ought to have it.
U might be an experiment, but so was almost every
thing else at some time or other. A Book Concern
would be a strong bond of union among us. He spoke
of the extent of population and prospects of the Missis
sippi valley, as a reason which called for such an estab
lishment. All the people of the South were wit)* s. !
Our funds should not be expatriated, nor the public ex- I
pectation disappointed. He bought Southern fabrics, ;
but had no quarrel with the North ; he loved the j
brethren there, none to hurt perhaps, but he did love i
them, still he wanted us to act for ourselves. If it were ;
not fashionable to publish books in the South, we would ,
make it fashionable, and after a characteristic and re- ;
freshing speech, closed by thanking the chair and con- i
ference for the indulgence given him.
Dr. Parsons obtained the floor and stated that just at
this stage of the proceedings he would respectful:}- of- |
fer a few remarks. He regretted many things which i
had been brought into this debate. To his mind the i
question presented a great moral phase, besides involv
ing a question of mere finance. lie would state a pro
position. to wit : We cannot, consistently, with our obli
gations to the church, decline to establish a Book Con
fern. lie believed we were the only fair reprv-i-n'a
tives of Wesleyan Methodism to be found on this side
of the water. Methodism had given an example to
the wot Id on this subject. E'*'ery other Christian com
munity were seeking to adopt the same principle. He
nad no sympathy with any plan that proposed anything
else than a Book Concern proper. Leave this out aud
Methodism iu its true character was wounded. The po
sition of the South, in reference to other Christian com
inunities required that we send forth literature, not
from the North, but from our own centre. He was
proud that such was our position. Our church rela
i tious also tequired this course. Beyond <ur own boun
daries we had but little sympathy. The sentence of
non-fraternization was stiij resting upon us from certain
quarters, and while he eould be courteous and kind to
others, lit would go no further, but would stand upon
[TERMS, $2 00 IN ADVANCE.
the principles which the church originally assumed.—
lie would allude to another point, public opinion : and
if every other consideration were adverse to a Book
Concern, this nlone would bo sufficient reason* for hint
to act. The will of the people was the substratum on
whieh we stood politically and ecclesiastically. He
knew both North and South, and gloried that be did
know the South. The feeling of the people on this
subject ought not to be regarded as prejudice. Was it
prejudice that woke our fathers to the work of revolu
tion ? No, it was principle not prejudice. So in the
present ease. Had our fathers not done as they did
they would have been helots. The cases are analagous.
If the United States were to propose to establish its ex
chequer in Loudon, opposition to the measure would
not be prejudice—but principle ; and as on his coin he
wanted the impress of the eagle, so on our books, he
wanted a Southern impress. He liked the doctrine
that the South should do all its own work in every res
pect ; aud if we did not establish a Book Concern, we
would, in his judgment, be unfaithful to our trust. The
speaker then closed with the expression of a hope that
a Book Concern would be at once established.
l)r. L. Pieroe took the floor and remarked that he
feared much time would be consumed in discussing a
question which must necessarily come before the con
ference by the report of the Book committee. He
suggested whether it would not be best to bring the
question to a vote as soon as possible, and let the details
come on as soon as possible, as the difficulty would bo
with the details rather than the general question. He
hoped, therefore, the question before the conference
would soon be settled, that we might proceed to the
details.
Mr. Dorman then addressed the Conference. He
appreciated the views of Dr. Pierce, but was not ready
for the vote. He had been born and reared in the
South, hoped to die, aud be buried in the South. Ho
had noticed that those who had least early aflinities
for the South were often most apt to run off into what
others regard as ultraism. The views of Dr. Parsons,
he said, would attach to a publishing house as much as
to a printing establishment The South had been ar
rayed against the north unnecessarily. The practice of
those who did this did not correspond with their theo
ry, they bought where they could buy cheapest.
Much of the printing which had been done for us had
been done in the South, and more might be. We
were under no necessity of going to the north, and the
constant reference tu the north by speakers was out of
place. Our success, under the present had
been equal to that of any printing house, and greater,
lie had figures, also, and would present a few.
Fifty thousand dollars was the least whieh would be
likely to be appropriated—the interest and insurance of
this must be taken into consideration, while to clear the
business of incidental expenses, would require four or
five per cent. Fewer employees would be necessary,
and the estimate of the whole would show a large
balance itt favor of a publishing rather than a printing
house. This was not a question about which to excite
sectional feeling, and he hoped there would be no more
of it. Our market was limited, confined to our own
territory, and to books of a peculiar character. He
would vote for a publishing house, rather than a print
ing establishment, because of its greater cheapness.
As to the will of the people, he respected it, but be
lieved it variant. Some were on one side, some on the
other. The peoplo did not seek to instruct us on sub
jects of this character, and would be satisfied with our
action.
Dr. W. A. Smith rose to suggest that the Conference
now come to a vote, not that he wished to cut off de.
bate, but thought no new light could be given.
Dr. Early hoped that the question would not be ta
ken until lie had an opportunity to set himself right in
reference to statements which had been made by speak
ers regaading the views which hs- had expressed at an
early period in this discussion. Dr. Smith did not urge
the suggestion, and, on motion of Dr. llenkle, Con
ference adjourned.
Nmu Jay, May 10.
Conference met at the usual hour, and was opened with
divine service by Bishop Andrew,
Bishop Andrew then took the chair, and alter the reading
oi tiie journal of yesterday—made a statement of the causes
which led to his detention.
Reports from standing committees were called for, and
Dr. Hamilton presented a report from the committee on
Revisals, which was laid oti the table for one day, under
the rale, one part of the report'being, oil motion of Mr.
Ralston, referred to the committee on Episcopacy.
Leave was granted to the chairman of the committee on
Missions, to witbwraw a report laid on the table, in order
to revision.
Petitions and memoiials were called for.
Dr. Loo presented the fiscal exhibit of the Richmond
(.hiistian Advocate, which was referred to the committee on
Books and Periodicals.
Petitions from Huntsville Distiicit, Tenn., on the subject
of boundaries, were presented by Mr. Scruggs, and referred
to the appropriate committee.
Bishop Andrew presented a petition from several mem
bers in the Charlotte Circuit, South Carolina Conference,
which had been sent him by mail, asking to be transferred
to the North Carolina Conference, which was referred to
the committee on Boundaries.
Bishop faoule presented a memorial from members of the
I‘ayetteville station,North Carolina, praying to be restored
to the South Carolina Conference, which was referred to
the same committee.
Mr. Gloss presented a memorial from the quarterly con
ference of Whitesville circuit, on tlie subject of enlaging
preachers’ salaries, which was referred to the committee on
Revisals.
Dr. Deem? presented a private letter from a member of
the church in Wilmington, N. C., adverse to a transfer to
the.Soutli Carolina Conference, and moved its reference to
the committee on Boundaries. The chair ruled that a pri
vate letter could not be referred.
Pi'hop Soule presented two petitions from members of
the Charlotte circuit, South Carolina Conference, asking to
be annexed to the North Carolina Conference.
Mr. Shipp presented a communication from a preacher ot
the same circuit, adverse to the transfer of the circuit to the
North Carolina C obference, which he stated, was designed
for the committee on Boundaries, and which was reierted to
the committee on Boundaries.
Mr. Heard presented a memorial from lhe Bulimia dis
trict, Ala., which was referred to the committee on Revisals.
The Bishop introduced to the, conference, the Rev. Dr.
Sehon, Missionary Secretary, Dr. Taylor from China, and
Dr. Stiles, who, on motion, were requested to take seats
within the bar.
The order of the day was tiien taken up.
Dr. llenkle, being entitled to the floor, proceed to re
mark, that this question had been so long before the con
ference, that to speak in reference to it now,must U- attend
ed with severe embarrassment. So far as. it concerned the I
mere question of publishing, we way agreed ; hut the que— J
tiou iu which we disagreed, was whether wv should or
should not do our own manufacturing. The question re- ]
solved itself into this, sliall we hr.th manufaetr.ie and pub- j
fidi, and thereby secure the protkts oI both, or confine our- j
seives to the latter! There were difficulties on both sides, j
wupital world be required in both ease-. \Vc must use our I
capital,or borrow the use of the capital oil others. Wej
would require more books than any house now in the Uni-1
ted States could now make; and make books where we \
may, we will have to build up a pruning house either for*
ourselves or oriiers. II for others, they must put on a pert
! cent equal to the additional capital raised, above what is de
manded for their oidinary business. The manufacturing
with its pofiu must go to tire Noith, and this would beacon-f
tinual drain upon the people of the South. E xchange wasf
against us, by which, iu the above prore's, we would lore*
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