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TIMES & COLUMBUS,” GEORGIA. TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 29, 1858, Judge Douglas and the Illinois Democracy. The recent introduction into the Senate ot tho United States of Illinois politics ny Senator Douglas,has given the question a prominence, which it would not otherwise de serve. Judge Douglas is anxious that .he country should know that his course is not condemned by the Democracy of his own State—that the convention of delegates, repre seating twenty-eight counties, which denounced him were not the Simon pure democrats- Whether he succeeded in proving these facts, we will not attempt to say, .but we do venture the assertion that Judge Douglas's recent course in Congress, and his bitter opposition to the administration will gain lor him a home amid the ’ private walks ot life. We cannot peoetrate the veil of. futurity, but we never saw the prospects ol a Presidential aspirant wane so rapidly as those of Judge Douglas.- The clouds oi the future are eclipsing his political sun, and ere long that bright luminary will ;have set in eternal darkness and gloom. It is evident that Judge Douglas cannot go into the Black Republican ranks. They are thirsting for his blood while they would betray him with a kiss. This fact needs no better confirmation than the recent reply ol Senator Trumbull to Mr. Douglass, when the latter was endeavoring to show that the little band of admininstration democrats in Illinois were allies to the Black Republicans. Mr. Trumbull entered a caveat to such a construction oi their acts, and said that the Black Republicans would beat him (Douglas) and the Administration men too- This shows the spirit of the Black Republicans towards Judge Douglas, while they would steal away his followers under the syren song of “opposition to the English swindle. Should Judge Douglas turn completely a Black Republi can, he would have to sit so low at the table, that his ap petite would .never be satisfied. As it is, Long John Wentworth will take his seat in the Senate and Douglas and his followers will be kept out in the rain, like the V an Buren family. There are enough Administration Demo crats in the State to hold the balance of power, and they will not likely cast their votes for Mr. Douglas for Sena tor. This wing, we are disposed Ito believe, is growing stronger, and, like the rod of Aaron, will swallow the conservative elements of the Democratic party in that State, unless a reconciliation is effected. We are disposed to deal charitably with erring nature, but the course of Judge Douglas, as viewed lfom this stand point, is incomprehensible. Did not his vaulting am bition lead him to court Black Republican favor, and did he not play too strong a card for ill Was not the insatiate love of office the prime, moving .impulse ol his recent course? These are questions which will arise in the minds of the Southern people, who have been looking to the dawn of that day .which would welcome Judge Douglas as the Chief Magistrate of the nation. In our opinion there is but one course for Judge Douglas now to pursue; that is, to return like the prodigal to the paternal roof, conlessing the errors of his past course. If he will not do this, it would be wise for him, we think, to .bring about a reconciliation between the two wings of the party in that State. Viewing the matter however, in tho best aspect, we can- Dot see a gleam of light in the future to cheer Judge glas on in his present course. He cannot expect the South to hug him to her bosom, when she would be warming a serpent into life—nor will the Black Republicans take him in the face of his old threats and his ambition for office, but will hail with joy the day when they may ‘sing a requiem over the tomb of his departed glory. So much for the “Little Giant ol the West,” his past fame and present glowing prospects. Sir. Crittenden and air. Douglas. From our exchanges we learn that circulars are being distributed through the Southern Slates urging the nomina tion of the Hon. J. J. Crittenden for the Presidency. The course of this Kentuckian in the last Senate foreshadowed such a state of things. It was very evident that Mr. Doug* las and himself were courting favor of the Republicans with some ulterior object in view. Mr. Douglas has dis covered that the Black Republicans felt themselves strong enough without him and his efforts having proved futile to break down the Administration on the Kansas question lias manifested a willingness 10 come back to his first love.— We have no objection—it is with himself. Our confidence however has been diminished in his exalted patriotism.— Mr. Crittenden on the contrary does not stand as well as Mr. Douglas, albeit he has just been eulogised by many ol the American presses of this State. He voted with Mr. Douglas and we cannot impugn the motives of the one without the other. The American press would doubtless be greatly exercised were we to welcome Mr. Douglas into our ranks—our devotion to the South would be regarded as subordinate to love of party, yet from present indications our worthy cotemporaries would gladly support ?vlr- Crit tenden. We frankly coniess that ol the two, we would prefer Mr. Douglas to Mr. Crittenden. 1 he latter we believe would presume upon the magnanimity ot the South and his relations to her institutions to treat indifferently her Constitutional demands. liis ambition would bo to con ciliate the South, even at a sacrifice ol cherished princi ples and her equality to preserve the Union and stay tem porarily the growing spirit of lanaticism at the North. We are willing to maintain the Union upon the basis ot of just and equitable principles, we can go no further. As an evidence of the acceptability of Mr. Crittenden's natno to many free-soilers, it is at the mast-head of several of their juurnals. A complimentary dinner was given him at Cincinnati a lew days since and the illustrious abolitionist Mr. Thomas Corwin, is said to have favored his claims in an eulogistic speech. Is not this a reproach? We have before us the speech of Mr. Douglas delivered in the Sen ate at the close of the present session and we find in it more thrusts at the abolitionists than we will find in all the Kentuckian's efforts. We throw out these hints not to bol ster up the tottering fortunes of Judge Douglas, because he is a democrat, or disparage the claims ol Mr. Crittenden to high position because he is an American. We have a higher motive —we desire tiue men elevated. Men who will not sacrifice the Constitutional demands of either sec tion of the Confederacy upon the altar ol their ambition or party expediency. The South exacts nothing she desires only to be let alone. This is the boon she asks at the hands ol her friends. - Virginia anil the South, The Richmond Enquirer intimated somo time since that in the event ol a dissolution ot the Union, Virginia would pause before determining to which division ot the confederacy she would attach herself. We should feel humbled to tho dust were such'.he popular feeling in that good old State! We have been taught to look upon the Old Dominion with reverence and affection—to hold dear the memory of her departed statesmen, whose virtues are inherited by their children—to regard her as the Keystone of the arch of the Southern States. Are our affections misplaced? Is not this old mother of Statesmen united to the South by the bond of an endearing attachment as well as an identity of interest? Would she so far forget her ancient fame, her present proud position, as tu contemplate an alliance with the North,.should the South call together her “warriors around her council fires” to vindicate her integrity and protect her institutions? We cannot believe fora momeut that Virginia would hesitate as to her choice. We do not believe her attachment to the Union any stronger than the promptings of a just loyalty would admit, and her sympathies, love and interest would all be with the South in the event of a dissolution. Should the period ever come, there will no doubt be laggards in the service, who, like the lories of the Revolution, would give aid and comfort to the enemy, but it is idle in the Enqui rer to suppose that Virginia would pause before taking her position. Her great heart vibrates in unison with every throb of Southern feeling and she would shed the best blood of her citizens upon the common altar of our rights. We cannot permit her fair escutcheon to be tarnished by such a foul aspersion as that the Enquirer would fasten upon it The North and South are growing strong—be coming of age—a different destiny awaits them—each re tards the progress of the other, and a mutual interest may force a perceable separation. Then, we expect to see Vir ginia alongside of the Southern States—the same love cherished for her, the same pride awakened at the men tion of her name, as breathes now throughout the whole South. Virginia will never forget her ancient fame—her present renown, and the great love her sister Southern States entertain for her. Governorship of Virginia. The Virginia papers are canvanng the claims of their re spective public men to the Governorship of that State. Many have been mentioned in connection with the of fice, whose fame is not confined to State lines. Gov. Wise has gained a reputation which will live after him and his greai victory over Flournoy is still lresh in our memory, yet his recent course on the Kansas question will scarcely be endorsed by the democracy of the good old Doll! nion Outside of Virginia, we are sure at this mo ment he has not waun enough sympathisers to see him again elected. They will make no war with him lor his past course, but a proper regard for the purity of the party and the advancement of its cardinal doctrines will lead them to decline advocating his claims. From this stand point, we would believe Virginia fortunate in securing the services of Hon. John Letcher as her chief magistrate. Few of the public men of the country have such a repu tation as this Virginian for honesty of motive and purity ol character, combined with a high order of intellectual en dowment. He has adhet dto the party through evil as well as good report, and will make Virginia an excel lent Governor. Gov. Brown—Slate jKoad. We call attention to a communication in another col umn from the Augusta Constitutionalist, in relation to Gov Brown’s management of the State Road. Tha communi cation will explain itself, and we hope our readers will give it a careful perusal. So much has been said about the management of affairs on this road, and so often has it been dragged into the aren t of politics, that we think it due our worthy Chief Magistrate of the State, that every act of his should be fairly understood before an opiuion is pronounced. Complaints, it will he seen, have been made but they are as the idle wind to our iron nerved Governor who is serving the interest of the whole State, and not that of mail agents ora few interested parties. Such a course as pursued by Governor Brown eanDot fail to meet the approbation of the people, who care little for time-serv ing politicians and who will rejoice over the coffers of the Treasury being filled by an economical administration, al beit a little offence is created to a lew discontented, inter ested parlies. We feel uo hesitation in saying that his man agement of the Srate Road will receive the plaudit of “well done, good and faithful setvant.” It is a matter too ol congratulation with the people, that the services of Dr. Lewis as superintendent, and Benja min May, Esq., as Treasurer, have been secured to the State. We know both gentlemen personally, and take pleasure in adding our testimony to what has been said of them by the press of the State. The Revival—l3o Converts. To give the reader an accurate idea of the state of reli gious feeling in our midst, we have merely to recapitulate the number that have been added to the churches and which are still being increased from day to day About two hundred and thirty persons have connected them selves with the Methodist Church up to the present wri ting; ninety-live to the Baptist Church, hype baptism and letters; eighty to the Presbyterian Church, and twenty-five to the Episcopal Church. These additions are confined to the whites. The to tal number added to the different denominations, it will be seen,run up to the large figure of four hundred, and thirty souls. Daily prayer meetings have been held lor nine weeks at the Young Men’s Christian Association Rooms. The Union Prayer Meetings every morning, embracing the Methodist, Baptist, and Presbyterian Churches have been in continuance eight weeks. Preaching every night in the different congregations. A characteristic feature of the revival is the absence of any great excitement. A deep solemnity pervades the whole community, .and the ab sorbing question .with ail thinking, irreligious persons seems to be, “what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” We will not say when this state of feeling will cease. It would be idie to limit the good yet to be accomplished. Never was there known before in this community such a pente costial season. Execution of Grockctt, lie At 1 ant a. From our Atlanta exchanges, we see that that this un fortunate young man, the murderer of Landrum, was pub licly hanged a few days since in Atlanta. It will be re membered that he confessed the ctime, when there wore attendant circumstances connected with the case, that might have thrown a doubt upon the minds of Jurors had bis ease gone before them. Crockett was a young man, scarcely out of his teens, and connected with religious and pious parents. liis wife remained in prison with him du ring his incarceration. He was baptized by immersion in the Jail before bis execution, a bathing tub having been used for the purpose. Rev. G. W. Key of the Methodist Church was his spiritual adviser. Crockett believed that he had a hope of immortality, and that God bad answered his prayers and those of his heart stricken parents. He walked on the scaffold, the shroud, cap and rope were ad justed, and he manifested no agitation or alarm. Iltsap pearanee was calm and serene. He hung for halt an hour, when his body was taken down and earned by his affec tionate and mourning wife to its burial place in Haralson county. Execution of Thompson. Thompson, who was found gu Ity ot Murder by the Su perior Court oi this county, ol young Calhoun is to be publicly hanged on the 2d of July. A detachment of ten men, with Lieut, and Serg'ts. will be called into requisition by the Sheriff from the Volunteer crops of the cityas an escort. City Light Guards. This handsome and well drilled corps, commanded by Capt. P. H. Colquitt, made a very creditable appearance yesterday, in celebration of their 1 1th anniversary. Thirty six muskets were borne in the ranks, and all the appoint ments and evolutions of the company were imposing and soldier like. As they emerged from their Armory, the rising sun greeted them, its rays beautifully burnishing their gay uniforms and polished bayonets, and their whole exer cises were conducted in a manner attesting both the supe rior discipline of the company and the efficiency of its of ficers. They proceeded to the brink of the river, near Colonel Mott’s residence, where two prizes were contended for by the corps. The Ist prize—a large atnbrotype of the com pany under full feather—was won by Private Tyler—av erage three shots 3-5 inches; 2d prize—medal and plume —was won by Private Burch—average three shots 5 1-5 in - ches ; 3d best shot, Lieut. Lock Weems, 61 inches. The corps, upon returning, accepted an invitation from Capt. Colquitt to a sumptuous and elegant breakfast pre pared by Mrs. Shivers.— Enquirer Military—4th ofJaty. The 4th of July comes on Sunday, the sth will be cele brated with appropriate honors. The Military of our city, composed of the Columbus Guards, Capt. Semmes, City Light Guards, Capt. Colquitt, United Rifles, Capt. Wilkins, and Georgia True Grays, Capt. Andrews, will form at the hour of 101 o’clock A. M in broad street in front of Mr. Shivers’, where under the command of Capt. Semmes, they will he marched to the Temperance Hall. The exercises will be opened by a prayer from the Rev. J. H. DeVotio of the Baptist Church. Tho Declaration of Independence will then bo read by Priv. John Peabody of the Columbus Guards. After which the oration of the day will be delivered by Private E. W. Moise of the United Rifles. The Military display tv ill net interfere with the religious meetings now in progress in our city. Emory College. Tit is Institution, located at Oxford, Ga., numbers 206 students. Rev. James R. Thomas is President ot the Fac ulty, and Col. James M. Chambers of this city, Presi dent ol the Board ot Trustees. Examination and Com mencement on the 19th, 20th and ‘2lst of July. See ad vertisement in another column. Mayor Wayne. We regret to loara from our Savannah iexchanges, that Mayor Wayne of that City, is exceedingly ill and grave doubts are entertained as to his recovery. At last ac counts he was represented as growing worse. Thecoun cil met and adjourned on account of his illdess. Fourth of July .'ll Athens. We see from the Augusta Constitutionalists, that Mr. Cook Lewis of this city will deliver an address before the Societies at Athens on the 4th of July. Rome Soul licrnor. The Proprietor of the above paper, published il Rome, Georgia, offersjit for sale, as he has more business” n hand than he can well attend to,and desirous of turning life at tention to the job department. He says the Southcrnor has over I, (XX) bona fide subscribers, and is doing an unusually good business. Mr. Grave’s Communication.—in another colmn, we give place to a long Communication from Rev. J. R Graves in defence of tho charge of “Baptist Layman” pub lished in this paper sometime since. We have another communication from Mr. Clark (baptist layman,) going to prove that Mr. Graves is an abolitionist, .but as there are so'many articles soming in from both parties, we .must let thfe family quarrel alone. Let this suffice. E. C. Bullock Esq ,—We had the pleasure of meeting to-day this gentleman. He is the able Editor of the Eulau la Spirit of the South and the worthy State Senator from Barbour County. We reeomend his jonrnal'to our friend. and all true Southerners who,admire honesty of motive and purity ot purpose in the discussion ol political questions Rain ! —We have had several pleasant showers within the last lew days, which are welcomed visitors. The weather however is warm and sultry. 03- We are indebted to a Iriend for a communication, entitled “A Visit to Chunennuggee,” and bespeak for it a perusal by our readers. It is a classic production, and worthy a place in our columns. i Tbe Directors of the Main Trunk Railroad have deter | mined to locate that railroad on the line which, in the [ surveys for a route, haibeen known as the southern line. It will run about three miles to the South of Troupville. cro-.-ing the Withlacoocheo near Mineral Springs, and ter minate at rhomasville. An Excellent Pbaykr—The following is a passage from the prayer of the clergyman who officiated in the Huit-e of Representatives on the last day of the session: “Ba with them in their weakness, strengthen them with thy stivDgth, scan with thy searching eye all their legis lative acts, and we pray Thee, O Lord, that Thou wilt overrule all their doings /” Gen. Joseph Lane of Oregon. The name of this veteran soldier and statesman is fre quently alluded to favorably in connection with the next I‘iesidential race. Our preference wouid be for Hunte'r, Davis, Toombs or some Southern man of their stamp but believing that a northern man will be forced upon the South by'tlie National Democracy, we do not know a sin gle Northern politician, judging from liis antecedents, who is so sound as the distinguished gentleman whose name heads this article. Indiana once cast her vote for him in the Democratic Convention for the Presidency- It we are to have a nominee trom the North, we desire to see Gen. Lane’s name prominent. We have great confidence m his soundness, firmness and practical statesmanship. Be sides we believe he could make a capital race. The Richmond Examiner thus alludes to him The reader must not mistake the Geu. James H. Latte, of Kansas, for Gen. Joseph Lane of Ore gon, a distinguished officer in the Mexican war, and one of the most chivalric men living. A stranger might mistake the one for the other inas much as they both were officers in the Mexican war from the State of Indiana. Gen. Joseph Lane is a native of North Carolina, but had been a resi dent ol Indiana for several years previous to the breaking out of the Mexican war: and had acquir ed a reputation for courage, decision and high toned conduct which secured his appointment as Brigadier General of the Indiana Regiment, at the hands of President Polk. The history of the war fully attests the wisdom of the selection. Though one of the Indiana Regiments gave way in the bat tle of Buena Vista, yet Joseph Lane rather gained than lost in reputation by this event, for he exhib ited extraordinary self possession anti courage, and ran the utmost personal risk in attempting to rally them. And finally, upon seeing the hopeless ness of getting them again in the line of battle on that day, he fell into line with the Mississippians and fought with them as a private till he could have an opportunity of resuming his command over the Indianians under more favorable circumstances General Taylor, in his official report ofthe battle of Buena Vista, paid a deserved compliment to General Joseph Lane. Afterward, Gen. Joseph Lane was on Stcott’s line, and there won the ap pellation of “Marion ofthe War.” It may be truly said, that but few men won in the Mexican cam paigns a more honorable and more enduring rep utation. After the Mexican war, General Joseph Lane went out to Oregon in the character of Territorial Governor. In that Territory he has “pitched his tent” for life. lie has been its delegate in Con gress for some eight or more years, and will in all probability, be one of its Senators in Congress in less than twelve months. In politics he is an un wavering Democrat of the right stamp —a friend to the Union on the principles ofthe Constitution, and a foe to fanaticism in every form. Such a man is Gen. Joseph Lane. . Jail and Prisoner Burnt. Mr. Editor —On Wednesday night, 23d inst. our Jail and a runaway confined in it were entirely consumed- The citizens were alarmed by the negroe’s cries, which were made about 11-i o’clock at night. He had been ta ken up and imprisoned only the day before- The jailor, with all the haste that he could possibly make, ran to the jail which now appeared .to be fired on the inside, and threw open the doors, when the L ffames which had now completely enveloped the inside of the building burst out in a large volume, entirely filling.the entrance. The boy had ceased to make any cry or noise before the doors'were opened,and probably had been suffcated by the smoke and flames beforu attention was attracted to the Jail. It is cer tain that the Jail was fired from the inside by prisoner, and that the fire had made considerable progress before lie gave the alarm. He procured matches from the outside or concoaled thorn about his person. Ho doubtless fired the building with the view of escaping in the noise and confusion of the burning. lie had when arrested ’several pastes, one of them directed to the Conductor of the Cen tral Railroad, authorizing him to pass him to Savannah The negro is named in the pass Jones—and one of them is dated June 22J, 1858, and signed “J. C. Willbum.” The unfortunate creature has certainly been tampered with by some white man—perhaps the victim of some ne gro philanthropist ? The negro said his name was Burrel, was a bright mulat to, sai<i that he belouged to Col. John Darden, who lives in the neighborhood of Columbus, Ga. He was about five feel 7 or 8 inches high, and weighed 160 or 170 lbs. and wa, very likely, and bore unmistakable evidence oi kind treatment by his overseer. His body, with the exception of tho bones, was entirely consumed. Yourstruly, JAMES J. RAY Clerk Superior Court. Knoxville, Crawford Cos. June 24,1358. For the Times & Sentinel. A VISIT TO CHUNENNUGGEE. Mr. Ediloi —A lew days ago, I left Nashville, Tenn., in quest of health, with spirits depressed and body eufee bled, by too close communion with my books. After hav ing been long pent up within the walls of a densely crow ded city, tny spirit yearned for some cool rural retreat, -where I could commune with Nature in her wildest moods and linger arnid her syivan haunts, where her woodnymphs sport in the undisturbed freedom of their forest homes.— Having olten heard of Chunennuggee, of its beautiful scenery, its magnificent flower gardens, its seats of learn ing, and its refined and cultivated society, I concluded to wend my way to this place to enjoy the Commencement exercises. When I arrived here, my heart swelled with emotions too deep to be expressed'ou the printed page.— The name of Chunennuggee is interwoven with some of the sweetest memories ofthe past. Well do I remember the first time lever heard of this beautiful Ridge. It was away in the deep stillness ol a Texas forest, on a so t moonlit eve, and its attractions and beauties were portray ed in rapturous colors by her “on whose lips persuasion ever sat.” But alas! the evening zephyr now plavs among the flagrant flo\yers that bloom over her cherished grave. I hope you will pardon me for this digression, as it is one ofthe sweetest though saddest episodes in the past to me> and its soft and mellow music comes stealing .through the chambers of memory, “like the echo of harp-string broken long ago.” On our arrival here, I found the Examination of Prof. Tltreadgill’s school in progress, and after getting myself pleasantly housed under the hospitable roof of a friend,! wended my way to ’the Academy to wander with the young men through the classic pages of of antiquity. Now loitering amid the shady groves of Academus, now lying with the Mantuan Bard under,the wide spreading beach watching his flocks feeding around him—thence to tho seigeof Troy, where the Epic Muse in her lolticst martial strains, has th own a glory over the battle-field, which will nerve the arms of unborn heroes, and inspire Trojan valor in the hearts of all who have ever knelt at the shrine of patriotism. These classic scenes seem like the play grounds of our youth—here winds the fair flowing Cephi seus—through yonder flower-enameled ‘vale, the gentle Illysus steals its noiseless way, kissing the fragrance of its over-hanging flowers; in the distance rises Mount Parnas seus, sublime in its isolation, towering like an intellectual giant over its less aspiring brothers. These are all pleas ant scenes. But I must shake the classic dust off my leet, to stroll through American groves, all vocal with the an thems ol Freedom. Alter theexerefees of the Male Academy were closed, the Examination ol the Female College commenced. This Institution is under the supervision of the Rev- William H. Eitison, D. D., whose ripe scholarship and long experience have made him master of the art of teaching. Dr- Elli son, while President of the Wesleyan Female College at Macon, educated//feen hundred young ladies, arid this is a higher eulogium upon his eminent ability as a Teacher than my pen could indite- During the exercises, tho young ladies gave a concert. Were Ito attempt a description of it, I fear my language would seem like Hyperbole. In vain have Poets bowed at the shrine of song, to catch those glowing notes which thrill the soul. We can all feel the soft inspiration, and our hearts dance to its melody, bu l words cannot paint it. It lives enshrined in the heart, like music in the ocean shell. The young ladies were thor oughly examined in all the brauches which they had stud ied, and their quick solution and clear demonstration of many of the most difficult problems in Trigonometry j showed their proficiency in that intricate science- Wednesday was Commencement day, and early in the morning the Hails were crowned with beautiful and blush ing maidens, with hearts beating to the music of their own sweet thoughts, and staid matrons, Cornelia-like, viewing their daughters, and pointing to them with pride as their jewels. Five young ladies, after leading well written es says, received Academic honors. They showed they had not gone through the course ofs'.udy merely to get out in to the world—they brought with them many rich gems gathered at the deepest mines of thought, to lay as trophies at the feet of their Alma Mater. By a previous invitation, Rev. P. P. Neely, D. D, de livered tho Commencement Address. His great reputation as an orator, and as a man of high literary attainments, had preceded him, and hence anxiety was on tiptoe to hear the giited one. He commenced his Address in a rather low and subdued tone, but it was the eagle shaking the dust of earth lrom his wings to soar amid tho highest hea vens. His Btyle is chaste, ornate and majestic, and as he warmed with thegreatucss of his theme, liis imprisoned el oquence leaped forth in sentences of lofty thought and de luged tho almost pulseless .crowd with such a Hood of light and beauty, that silence itself spoke life praise. Dr. Neely traverses the whole field of Literature, and gathers the richest flowers that bloom on classic soil to blend with those of our own land in one dazzliug boquet to lay at the feet of his entranced auditory. “Images lie thick on histaik, As shells on the ocean sands.” JOHN SHIRLY WARD. COMMUNICATED. Georgia Colleges. The announcement of Commencements and public ex ercises incident to the closing of the Collegiate year, will convey to the minds of our readers some idea of the great number of educational institutions in our State. Hardly a village but boasts of its “College” or Collegiate Insti tute. Reverend Doctors and titled Professors are strung through the length and breadth of the State. Hundreds ot girls and boys are graduating annually, bearing a diploma of proficiency in the various studies of the course, causing, in most instances, the parent and pupil to believe the stamp genuine and the coin current for life. i>ow, we by no means wish to place an obstacle to educational progress, bat we do most unreservedly condemn the present system as pursued. Have we a first class College or University in Georgia? The “University of the State” has languished for years, and now leads a crippled existence, in a great measure on account ofthe multiplicity of Colleges,scholar ship is sacrificed to the'dramming for patronage,and the fa culties,in many instances,are more the creatures of subserv ient_combinations,'than the products of sound scholarship and scientific proficiency. Now we candidly put the question governed by no invidiousness nor prejudice, it in any in stances the electioneering tact and assiduity in begging con tributions, combined with some pulpit popularty, is not ‘ the stepping stone to a college preferment—the Presidency included, rather than a lifelong devotion to mastering the branches which said successful candidate professes to teach? Most of our Colleges are burdened with the expense of sustaining a faculty of from.four to six men, buildings &c.. when the number of students in many of them would hardly give employment to two men properly qualified, and two or three near recitation rooms be sufficient for the classes. We are surprised at the waste of money submit ted to in order to sustain such institutions. If rune out ot ten of our colleges were converted into grammar schools where boys could be properly prepared lor a College or University in fact, we should hope for better days. We candidly believe sectarian rivalry and proselyting dogma tism have done more to retard sound learning in the last ten years in our State, than twenty years of a correct sys tem can repair.l We hope parents and those interested in the subject of education, as a work of ‘mental progress and intellectual morality, will take the subject under consideration. The thoughts we have thrown out are mere suggestions, which we hope will find a response, at least in the minds of some. I. <>. O. F. The Grand Lodge I. O. 0. F. of Georgia, met in annu al communication in Macon on Wednesday last and clos el its session on Thursday evening. The following are the officers elect for the ensuing year. P.G.J. T. Deitz,M. W. G. M. P. G. W. O’Bryan,R. D. G. M. P. G. 11. H. Took, R. W. G. W. P. G, George R. Barker, R. W. G. Secretary. P. G. E. C. Grannnis, R. W. G. Treasurer. P. G. Geo. W. Adams, R. W. G. Representative to tr.e Gtand Lodge of the United States. Freight cn T-ima and Coal. We have made frequent allusion (says the Augusta De spatch) to ihe policy oi our lines of communication with the west,in keeping freights at a scale so high as to amount to a prohibition on the shipment of the produce of that section to Southern ports. This has been a very serious barrier to the development of the coal and iron interests of Upper Georgia and Tennessee, and lias quite discour aged many who have embarked in these enterprises. The time is not distant when not only the large cities, but the smaller towns aud villages, will find the use of coal a matter of economy. It is also clearly demonstrated that with a fair competition in the markets of the country, the coal, lime, iron, and marble of that section, would soot, receive genera! favor—would become sources of immense revenue- It is then the undoubted policy of our railroads to foster these enterprises by affording them every possible facility in the transportation of freights We are pleased to observe that, at the suggestion ol Gov. Brown, tho Superintendent of the*State Road itas reduced the freight upon coal and lime, one third, during the dull summer months, with a slight advance when the busy season commences. This movement cannot fail to receive the approval of ail parties, and will confer equal benefit on all sections ofthe State. The demand for lime for agricultural purposes alone at reasonable rates of freight, wouid soon induce immense shipments—and the Tennessee coal needs only to he fairly introduced, to come into general use- It is to be hoped that all the railroads m the State wi)[ co-operate with the State road in offering the same liber al terms to all enterprises so identified with the general interest, and (those weal depends on the expense of get ting these articles to market. Early Cotton. It will be seen that the Augusta Despatch entertains similar views on this subject to those expressed in this pa per a short time since- In a late issue it says: “It is becoming quite fashionable among formers to send editors specimens of forward cotton, and there is consid erable emulation to see who shall be announced as the producers of the first bloom, first boll or bale. While it always gives us pleasure to chronicle any ovidence of thrift on the part of our agricultural friends, we cannot help re garding the practice an injudicious one. Interested parties always stand ready to send these reports to Liverpool where they are hawked about asevidenee of a fine pros pect for the growing crop, and do not fail to effect the price of the staple most ruinous to dealers on this side, while they afford no criterion at all of the approaching harvest. These crop accounts are a little amusing also, as exhi bitions of the conflicting influences of vanity and self in terest—for we have often observed that those most prompt in reporting early blooms, are also the very first to cry out worm, rot, and a halferop in the fall. Motives o! pru dence, as well as of consistency should induce all to be very cautious about circulating reports oi the growing crops. We have the promise of seed time and harvest, and should patiently abide tho time of their coming. £3?“ Levi. S. Hart, Esq., has been appointed by His Ex cellency Governor Brown Military Store Keeper at Sav annah, vico Sami. B. Ilaupt, deceased. New Orleans, June 19.—C. A. Waterman, the former Mayor, and who was deposed during the recent elections, has been re-instated in the office of Mayor. “There’s a Good Time Coming.”—The latest news from the seat of fashion, Paris, is to the effect that “long skirts and sweeping trains are to be re placed by short dresses and shorter petticoats. Archbishop Hughes in Court. —A despatch dated the 17th inst, at Albany, N. Y., says that Archbishop Hughes attended there before the grand jury as an applicant for an indictment against the Albany Statesman for a libel, contained ia certain letters exposing a society which it claims under the existing title ofthe “Circle of Jesus.” After hearing the Archbishop’s testimony, the jury refused to indict, on the ground that, if the matter is libellous against the Archbishop, it should be prosecuted in New York, where he lives, and not at the expense of Albany county. The Archbishop then offered to bear the expenses of the Prosecution, but the bill was refused by the grand jury. Examination op Engineers- —A Board of Engineers has been ordered to convene at the New York navy yard on the tilth proximo, for tho examination of candidates for promotion, and for admission into the Engineer Corps of the navy. The New Vessels of War.- The Secretary ofthe Na vy will probably take up this week the question of con structing the eight small sloops of war recently authorized. Members of Congress who represent districts in which there are navy-yards are now very active in their endeavors to secure the work to the Government yards. It is very like iy that all of the vessel will be constructed in this way. Washington Monument. —lt is stated that the funds now in thp hands of the treasurer of the Washingon Na tional Monument Association is but between one and two hundred dollars. Fatal Accident. The Charleston Mercury of the I6th says that yesterday, morning about eleven o’clock, an acci dent of a melancholy character occurred to one of our citizens, which we much deplore, It appears that Mr. W. Reed, of the firm of Eacoste & Reed, rigers, was engaged in taking down some of the materials and arranging the scaffolding of the old fire-bell, at the Orphan House, when a piece of plank, insecurely fastened, fell from a height of about 35,feet, and struck him on and above the tem ple, fracturing the side of his skull in a most awfu manner, and causing almost instant death. Mr. Reed was well and favorbly known in our community, aged about 40 years, industrious, and a true friend to his fellow men, who mourn his sad and untimely death. Regular Appropriations. The Washington Union gives the following list ofthe current appropriations for the year 1859, “without claim ing absolute and complete accuracy” for the same: Pension $769,500.00 Indian Regular Indian Supplemental oou’lU'iv! Indian Deficiency Consular and Diplomatic 9 ™ Military Academy Naval ‘ 18,508,354.23 Sundry 5,55, ,148.0 1 Legislative, executive and judicial *’1ti4,093.G 1 Army 17,145,866.46 Mail Steamer V* 6 !?’™,'™ Post Office 3,500,000.00 Collecting revenue from imports permanent ,) additional * .1,150,000.00 $53,458,233.22 To which add: Treasury notes 1858 $20,000.60 Manufacture of arms... .1858 350,000,00 Expenses investigating com mittees 1858 35,000.00 Treaty with Denmark 1838 408,741.44 Deficiency in printing, &c. 1858 341,189.58 Deficiency for the year 1850 9,704,209 89 Deaf, dumb and blind, D C. 1858 3,000.00 Expanses investigating com 1858 12,000 00 mittee ISSB 12,000.00 Clerks in Oregon to Regis and Receiver 185S 7,000.00 Running Texas boundary Line ....1858 80,000.00 Incident to the loan ol $20,- 009.000 5,000.00 10,976,130.91 $64,434,361.13 r Estimate: Other appropriations, bills not printed, and indefinite, including all private bills 3,565,633.87 $68,000,000.00 River News. St. Louis, Tuesday, June 22.—Steamboats arrived on Saturday, Falls City-departed, Aleck Scott. The river here has iallen eighteen inches in tho last forty-eight hours and is still receding. All upper streams are still fal ling. Louisville, Tuesday, June 22.—The river is falling rapidly with [six and a half feet over the rocks on the falls. Cincinnati, Tuesday, Juno 22. —The river is falling rapidly. St. Lotus, Tuesday, Jane 22, P. M.—The river has re ceded six inches in twenty-four hours ending this afternoon. All upper streams continue foiling. The Nicaragua Transit Route. Washington, June 24.—The States asserts with an air of authority that the government ofthe United States will send an armed force to Nicaragua, or make such a display as will convince England fold France that our way to our Pacific possessions shall not be trilled with. Si,oors of War. —Congress has authorized the con struction of seven steam propeller sloops of war, of about twelve hundred tons burthen, not to exceed fourteen feet draught, and to carry eight ten-inch guns each. Found at Last. —Bennett has at last found a man who never reads the New York Herald. A great discovery this, truly, but ifhe could find one that understood or be lieved anything it said.it would be the discovery of a still greater curiosity. The President and Cashier of tho Manufacturers’ bank of Macon, in the affidavit appended to the semi annual statement of the condition of that institution which they publish,swear that they have fully complied with the pro. visions of the act of 1857. EJgF’The most adroit thief in New York, represents himself as a native of Charleston, S. C., and named Al exander Johnson. After playing many bold confidence games, he was at last detected on tho 14th, and his will be the first portrait to adorn the Rogues’ Picture Gallery.— He was sentenced to three month’s on Blackwell’s Island and as he left the Court ho exclaimed: “Fiat justilia calum ■” Tiialberg’ Concerts —Thalberg’s concert tour in the West has been abruptly terminated. The Chicago Jour nal of June 11 says:—‘‘The manager requests us to an nounce to the public that, owing to circumstances which render Mr. Thalberg’s immediate return to Europe neces sary, the concerts advertised in the West will be indefin itely postponed.” Resignation.—Wo learn from our Washington ex changes, that Captain John Reese has sent in his resigna tion as President of the Keystone Club of Washington.— The Democracy have tendered him, a series of compli mentary resolutions in honor of his services to that Asso tion. An Advertising Clekgyman.—A Chelsea (Massachu setts) clergyman, alive to the importance of advertiiog has lately had printed some live hundred cards tor general dis tribution, informing his friends ofthe lact that his church has “free seats,” and expressing his willingness to officiate at baptisms, marriages and funerals. Additional from Camp Scott. St. Louis, June 18. —Additional details received by the Salt Lake Mail say that seventy Mormon families had arrived at Camp Scott, and applied for protection, which was freely given. The mail party met Captain Harris, with a train of 250 head of beef cattle, at Harris Fork, only 15 miles this side of Camp Scott. For two weeks the troops had been subsisting on eight ounces of flour and half pound of beef per day. Lieutenant Smith was met on Green river, trav eling at the rate of 48 miles per day. The mail party averaged over 65 miles per day for the whole route. Bank Explode*!. Baltimore, June 19, —The American Bank, which lately opened here under doubtlul circum stances, closed its doors this morning. It is sup posed to have a considerable Western circulation. Its funds have till been withdrawn from the Bank of Commerce. Minister to Engiand. Washington, June 24.—1 tis rumored here that Judge James J. Roosevelt, of the Supreme Court of Now York, has been appointed Misister to England. Death of Gen- Coffee. —The Athens Banner says:— Thfe prominent Democrat, and most estimable man, died at his residence in Rabun county, on the 30th ult., of dropsy ofthe chest, in the 65th year of his age. He was a native of South Carolina, but moved to Geor gia soon after arriving at manhood, and for near thirty years represented Rabun county, in one or the other branch ofthe Legislatute. He held the office of State Sen ator from that county at the time of his death. Army Movements.—A letter to the St. Louis Republican from Fort Leavenworth, dated June 13th, says: “The sixth column Utah forces left this morning under command ot Major Emory, first cavalry.— The following troops compose this gallant column: Major Paul’s company of the seventh infantry and Captains Wood, Carr and Sturgis’ companies of the first cavalry, a company of mounted recruits under Lt. Berry, first dragoons, for the first dra goons in Utah, and a company of infantry recruits under Lieut. Brotherton, of the fifth infantry.— On the staff’ are the following officers: Lieut. Church, first cavalry, Adjutant; Lieut. Iverson, 2d dragoons Quartermaster; Capt. Turnley, Com missary, and Dr. Smith, Medical Officer. The whole presented a most imposing appearance as they marched in review before Gen. Harney. “Gen. Harney himself, accompanied by his staff, leave to-morrow and travel express to Utah. The following officers are on this staff; Captains Pleas anton and Wheaton, Aids ; Major Buell, Adjutant General; Col. Johnston, Inspector General; Col. Crosman, Chief Quartermaster, and Capt. Han cock, Assistant; Surgeon Wright, Medical Direc tor.” A portion of the troops originally destined for Utah will be sent to Arizona. Dispatches from Gen. Johnston. —lt is stated that Lieut. Gen. Scott has received dispatches from Gen. Johnston, of the Utah army, who arrives at conclusions directly opposite to those of Governor Cumining, touching the intention of the Mor mons, who, he says are now arming and fortifying at every point. The River. —The Mississippi is about two in ches higher at this point than it has been at any time during tho season, and is still rising in a ratio of two inches in twenty-four hours. Front the best accounts above, there remains a heavy rise yet to come down. The water cannot attain a much greater height at our levee, as it will force its way through the country on the Arkansas side— The suffering and destruction which is destined to accrue to the planting interests from this success sion of unparalled overflows, are fearful to con template, and will exceed all definite calculation.- Memphis Avalanche June 15. From the Athens Banner, June 17. University of Georgia. We have recently reecently received a triennial catalogue of the graduates and other persons re ceiving the degrees of the University ol Georgia. From it we gather the following facts: The en tire number of the recipients of the degrees ofthe University is nine hundred and seventeen. The whole number of graduates with the degree of A, B. is eight hundred and thirty nine, or about one in nine, have become ministers, and one hundred and seventy-eight have died. The number ofliv ing Alumni, then, is now six hundred and sixty one. There have been one hundred and twenty eight trustees; of whom eighty four died, and twenty one resignud their places; leaving the present le gal number of twenty-eight. Five persons only have tilled the Presidential chair—and the present incumbent has filled the office as long as all his predecessors put together. There have been thirty three professors, ot whom fourteen are dead, and thirty-four tutors, eight ot whom have died. The first class graduated in 1804. It consisted of ten members of whom three are yet alive. Every class has some living representative, ex cepting the class of 1808, of which all the mem bers are tiead. This university has conferred the degree ot Doctor of Laws (L. L. D.) upon but four individ uals, since its foundation. These were Joel Bar low, Dr. Henry Jackson, Hon. George McDuffie, and Hon. John McPherson Berrien—all of whom are dead. It has conferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity (D. D.) upon twenty one individuals, of whom only three are graduates of this college. Any graduate of this university can claim the de gree of Master ot Arts (A. M.) three years after graduation. Excluding Alumni, fifty five persons have had the honorary degree of A. M. conferred upon them. Os the eighty nine ministers who are Alumni, eight are Doctors of Divinity, five cf them having received their degrees from other colleges. Among the graduates of this college are twen ty one Judges of the Superior Court in this and other States; four Judges of the Supreme Court of Georgia; one Judge of tlte Supreme Court of the United States; two United States Senators; nineteen members of the House of Representatives of United States Congress; two Governors of Georgia; one Secretary of the United States Trea sury ; three Treasury officers ; two Bishops ; two College Presidents; twenty College Professors. Seventy-nine graduates are designated as Doc tors of Medicine, but their number is doubtless much greater, as tbe officers issuing the catalogue, had no sure mode ot ascertaining this fact. Attention is called to the notice accompanying each catalogue, requesting that graduates and other persons who may receive the catalogue, will trans mit to the College Faculty any information not contained therein, with regard to the Alumni— it being particularly desirably to know who of the graduates are ministers of the Gospel—who have occupied or do occupy public offices—and who have died. Lines of Steamers—C olumbus and N. Orleans. We find in the last Apalachicola Advertiser notices of applications to be made to the next Florida Legislature for charters for two companies—one to be called the “'Apalachicola and New Orleans Steam Navigation Company.” and the other the “Apalachicola and Columbus Steamboat Compa ny.” Tho want of regular connections at Apalachicola with steamers from New Orleans has been a se rious drawback upon the grocery tradeofourcity. Couid our merchants (like those of Montgomery) always take advantage of favorable conditions of the New Orleans markets, and he sure of prompt shipments and through freightage at cheap rales. Columbus would be largely benefitted as a groce ry market. This need can very readily be sup plied during the greater portion of the year, and we trust that the companies for which charters are asked will supply it. We are convinced that nothing hut regular and reliable steam communica tion between New Orleans and Apalachicola is needed to giveaTnew impetus to the trade between Columbus and New Orleans, and to augment large ly the business of our river boats. Is it not the interest of our grocery merchants to see that these companies shall not fail to accomplish their for the lack of capital or assurances of support ? Rumored Breaking up of the Cabinet. A rumor has been in circulation in Washington for a day or two past, to the effect that the cabinet was about to be broken up—that Secretary Cobb was to give place to Senator Pearce, of Maryland, in the Treasury Department, and that Secretary Floyd would retire from the War Department, growing out a personal difficulty between Secre taries Cobb and Floyd. The Union thus notices these rumors, without, however, denying the prob ability of their retirement: “Although the present cabinet is probably the most harmonious one that has ever existed in the his’ory of the government, the public is every now and then edified by some cunningly devised fable of dissensions, jealousies, and alienations among its members. We believe the latest rumor of the sort refers to the Secretaries of the Treasury and of War. It proclaims, first, an alienation between these two gentlemen; and, second, an actual res ignation by both of their respective positions! The first part of the allegation obtained currency by having received, by some accident, an interroga tory and incredulous mention in tho columns of the New York Herald. The other part, we sup pose, grew out of the first, and was bandied about the Capitol yesterday morning for a few hours. “'We stated, some time ago, that the President entertained entire and implicit confidence in each and every member of his cabinet; we can add now, in response to this new class of rumors which have had a more recent invention, that the utmost good feeling exists between all the members of the cabi net ; and if any two of them are on terms more cordial than the rest, they happen to be the vrey gentlemen whom this latest and freshet rumor an nounces to be at dagger’s drawn. A case of Conscience, We find the following in the Savannah Geor gian, ofthe 15th inst.: A Case of Conscience. —lt affords us pleasure to lay before our readers the subjoined correspond ence between Hon. John P. King, President of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company, and the Rev. J. F. O’Neill, a gentleman whose many pub lic and private virtues have endeared hint to our citizens, and who is familiarly known in this com munity as “Father O’Neill.” The case in hand affords a striking example of the beneficial results produced upon those of that denomination, who observe the rules of their re ligion, in relation to the confessional. We have here recorded one of many instances which doubtless occur, when under the teaching of a pious pastor, a heart suffering under the load of concealed guili and sin, has been induced to un burden itself, and made to feel the peace of a gen uine repentance. Savannah, June 9th, 1858. John P. King, Esq. Dear Sir: I enclose you a check on the Mechan ics Bank, Augusta, for one hundred dollars (§100,) which you will please to pay into the treasury of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company, at Augusta, of which institution you are the Presi dent. The amount has been received by me in the confessional, and is now remitted, as above, on the principle of restitution. Please to acknowl edge the receipt and oblige Your very humble and Obedient servant, J. F. O. Neill, Sr. J. P. King, Esq., President of Georgia Railroad and Banking Cos., Augusta. Georgia R. R. &. Banking Cos. I Augusta, June 12,1858. j Dear and Honored Sir: I have received your remittance of one hundred dollars, received by you through the confessional, to make restitution to the Georgia R. R. & Banking Cos. This is certainly a pleasing evidence of tho ho ly influences of religion upon repentant sinners, and of your own efficiency and sanctity in the exercise of tlie sacred functions of your pastorship. The amount has been paid as directed, and in behalf of the institution, I tender you my sincere thanas for the agency you have had in this act of duty and justice. Yours, very respectfully, John P. King, President. Rev. J. F. O’Neill, Sr. Georgia Railroad & Banking Cos. I Augusta June 12, 1858. ( Received of Jno. P. King, Esq., President of this Company, one hundred dollars, forwardod to him by the Rev. J. F. O’Neill, who received the same iu the confessional. J Milligan, Cashier. LATER FROM EUROPE. ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP PERSIA. Cotton Declined I-Sil to 1 id MANCHESTER ADVICES UNFAVORABLE. St- Joans, N. F., June 10.—The British and North American Royal mail steampship Persia, CaptC. E. Jud kins, was boarded off Cape Race this afternoon, by tho steamer belonging to the Associated Pres-. Tbe storm and derangement of the wires prevented an earlier trans mission of the news. The Persia left Liverpool on Saturday atiernoon, June 12th, and delievered the news package to the steamer of the Associated Press, in seven days and a very few hour alter leaving her dock in Liverpool. This is the quick passage on record. She will be due in New York on Tuesday afternoon. Commercial News.! Liverpool Cotton Market.— The sales of Cotton for the week reached 49,000 bales, of which speculators took SOOu The market declined 1 to Id., but the greatest decline is reported on the lower qualities. [We annex the quotations at Liverpool, brought by the Europa, of the sth of June, to those received by the Persia on the 12th of June.] Persia -, June Vi- Eurojia, June a. Fair Orleans 7id 7 311 Middling Orleans. .. .6 15-16 7] gj Fair Mobile 7ld 7 717 J Middling Mobile 6 Id 7 Fair Upland 7 Id 7 j.py Middling Uplands 6-ii 7^ The stock of Cotton on hand in Liverpool was 632 COO halos of which 532,000 were American. The sales on Friday were 7,000 bale3, and tbe market closed dull. State of Trade. —The advices from the Manufacture® districts were regarded unfavorable- The Weather. —The weather in England was consd ered favorable for the growing crops. Liverpool Breadstuffs Market.— Breadstuff) repoted quiet. Provisions and Rice steady. Sugar heavy Rosin dull at 4s. Spirits oi Turpentine inactive at IT shillings. London .Money Market.—The rates for money are unchanged, but Consols were quoted at 90 exclusive 0f:..- dividend. General News. Lator news front India had been received. The Bii -i force had reached Rohilcund, and were in entire posse.—. ion- [Rohilcutid is a region 0! British India, named from the Rohillas and Allghan tribes and was said to haw been literally swarming with the cavalry ofthe rebel Rohillas, who are described as very expert riders, fully equaling the Camanche Indians ofthe West] The warlike preparations going on in France are aura. :• ing tho attention of the English Parliament. It has been determined by the Spanish Government to continue J. de la Concha in the office ol Captain General of Cuba. Mr- J. Filzgorald, tho under Secretary of State fir For eign Affairs,stated in the House of Commons that me Min ister of the United States at Paris, Mr. John Y. Mason, labored under a grave misapprehension respecting England acquiescing in the free labor movement. STEAMSHIP AERIAL. FURTHER DECLINE IN COTTON. St. John’s N. F. June 26.—Tho steamship Ariel from Southampton was boarded off'Capo'Race yesterday, Ly the steam yacht of the Associated Press. The Ariel brings news In m Liverpool to June 16. ! Commercial. Liverpool Cotton Market.— The sales of cottcn were light, and all qualities had declined id and the mar ket closed dull. Liverpool Breadstuffs Market Corn and Bread stuflsgenerally were reported dull. London Money Market. —A'o change reported in the money market. Consols quoted 96. General News. The news by this arrival is generally unimportant. The steamship New York for New York has been wrecked off the coast of Scotland. All tbe passengers and crew were saved. Nothing was seen ofthe Cable Fleet from on board the Ariel. The Paris Mouiteur denies that any extraordinary war preparations are being made in France. Interesting Mexican News. New Orleans. June 25.— The steamship Tennessee has arrived below at quarantine, with Mexican dates to the 19th inst. Admiral Zerman has come on as a passenger in the Ten nessee. The forced loan has caused great excitement in Mex ico , and all foreigners who have not complied with the requirements ol that law, have been ordered to leave the country, Americans and their goods have been seized for non compliance, and our Minister, Mr. John Forsyth, has de manded an received his passports. Tho liberal party appear to be gaining strength. Zuloaga was about going to Tampico lor refuge. Destructive Inundation.—Our city and vicini ty were visited, on Friday and Saturday’last, with a rapid succession of heavy showers; indeed, du ring a considerable portion of Saturday the rain poured down in unbroken torrents, and the floods came, and towards evening that part of the city lying adjacent to Jone’s falls was inundated to a depth varied by the inequalities of the surface up to about six feet. Much damage and inconvenience have been sustained by many of our citizens, but not to so great an extent as the threatening aspect ol the scene naturally suggested. The reports from the rural districts, with the signs of devasta tion which have reached the city, inform us that the farmers within range of the freshet have suf fered, but to what extent we shall learn more par ticularly hearafter.— Baltimore Sun 14 th. Gf.n. Walker Compeled to Give Bond.— From the following from the N. O. True. Delta, of Sunday week, it will be seen that the (to say the least of it) most extraordinary proceedings of Judge Campbell, requiring Gen. Walker to eifter into a recognizance not to violate the neutrality laws, after he has been tried and a nolle prosequi entered by the U. S. Attorney, has been enforced. Judge Campbell t is certainly a very zealous jndge. fie must be decidedly opposed to Southern expan sion. “Gen. Walker and Col. Anderson last evening entered into personal recognizance to observe, as Judge Campbell will have it, the neutrality laws. Gen. Walker puts iiis name down for §3,000, and Col. Anderson for §15,000, to pay those amounts to the United States authorities—we should say, not exactly representatives of the United States— in case it should be deemed advisable by those gallant gentlemen, within a year to make an effort to regain their rights in Nicaragua, which they have been smuggled and swindled out of by brute force and legal delusions and snares.” Supreme Court,—This body completed its la bors and adjourned Tuesday afternoon. The Judges, Clerk and Reporter having all left by the night train, we have been unable to obtain a fur ther report of their decisions. The June Term of the Court will commence in Macon on Monday, the 29th inst. The docket stands as follows: Ist, Macon Circuit; 2d, South, western; 3d, Pataula; and 4th, Chattahoochee Circuit. Each case will bo called in order, aud per emptorily disposed of. READ ! READ! A Card from the Commissioners, and Certificates from the Mayor and others of the City of Au gusta. Augusta, Richmond County: This is to certify, That we have superintended the drawings of the Sparta Academy Lottery, S. Swan & Cos. Managers, at Augusta, Ga., front the commencement of the drawings, and still continue to superintend the same. Each drawing is solely and exclusively under our control, and we can as sure the public that the managers are men of honor respectability, and fair dealing, and everything Connected with tlie entire business is carried on with the most scrupuiousand exact integrity. LfiON I>. DUGAS, “ ‘ FREDERIC C. BARBER, Commissioners. Augusta, Ga. June 7, 1858. Augusta, Ga., June 7, 1858. From long personal acquaintance with Leon P. Dugas and Frederic C. Barber, we take great plea sure ia certifying that they are nten of the highest integrity and probity, and in this community are es teemed and regarded as highly honorable and worthy citizens. B. CONLEY, Mayor of theCitv of Augusta. JAMES M. SMYTHE Postmaster of the City ot Augusta. JOHN P. KING, Formerly U. S. Senator,