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TI MES & SETSTTINEL
imummis, Georgia. .
TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 3X, 1858
Mr. Douglas et al.
The Gladiators of Rome were accustomed to fiuht for
the amusement ol the multitude, but our Ainerfoanfeoiem
porary of the, Savannah Republican, will not find the
“ Times’’ so valorous as to measure arms .with the Augu*
ta Constitutionalist for its edification and delight. We
chose m keep our armour bright and battle-axe ready for
a common foe in an hour of danger, and not go to war
with friends, even if we differ as to thej line “t operations
and the best policy tbr,.etHmate success. Wejiud our
selves differing with the Augusta Constitutionalist, as to
the statement made by Mr Stephens in reference to the re
election of Judge Dougla3._Our cotemporary does not
spetke-r cathedra, but thinks it probable that Mr, Ste
phens made the statement purported to'havebeen made by
him, to-wit: that he “favored the re-election ol Judge
Douglas to the Senate, and regarded the war by dll’ Pre
sident upon the ami-LecoßJpton men ol Illinois as tcirk
edlu foolish ” This four ‘cotemporary fendurses. whether
true or false.
If Mr. Stephens made any.statement ot this nature, we
believe it was simply the expression oi a preference be
tween Mr. Lincoln, the Black Republican, and Mr. Doug
las, and not as some suppose, and as the statement charged
upon Mr. Stephens would indicate, that he was the expres
chnmpion of the re election of Judge Douglas, albeit an
Administration candidate was in the field. As to the
declaration, that the war upon the anti-Lecompton men of
Illinois.by the President wa?‘ wickedly foolish,” <“ have
no idea, Mr. Stephens so erprested himself. He may have
said the- government organ should not interfere or attempt
to control the politics of Illinois, that it was a local oues-
I ion, and should be decided there—having at the same time,
no mure sympathy for Mr. Douglas than the President
himself.
As to the remarks made by us, concerning this matter
candor compels us to say, that since the appearance of an
extract of a speech reported to have been made by Mr
Douglas, showing a mote conciliatory spirit towards the
Administsation than heretofore, we might be justified in
moderating our tone of disapprobation towards those, who
are perhaps belter informed and less incredulous than our
selves in Judge Douglas’ professions of allegiance -to the
democratic party. The obstinacy of our unbelief is not
however yet subdued. We do not understand our Augusta
cotemporary to defend Mr. Douglas. We think next
to the endorsement ol Mr. Crittenden's course by a South
ern constituency, .the election of Judge ;Douglas to the
benate as a genuine democrat would be the greatest ca
lamity. The success of Judge Douglas would be a repu
diation of the great principle by the Illinois democracy ot
non intervention by Congress with the.queslton of slavery
in the territories; the principle of iocal sell-government
by which the Federal, and local interests are kept separate
and distinct; a principle under the practical application of
which, Kansas'a ked admission into the Union with the
, Lecotnpton Constitution. We have been taught to regard
i this principle as the very life and soul of the Cincinnati
’ platform ; the touch-stone of democratic laith ; the cruci
: ble, that was to sepatate the gold from the alloy. Tried
1 by this test, the great Paladin of popular sovereignty in
Illinois, was detected a traitor and an enemy. His sword
was not borne aloft against the Black Republican S-at a
cens, but was pointed at his own cho-en doctrine- Then
why should he command our sympathy ? Why should he
be elected to the Senate in preference to some other demo
crat in Illinois, unless it be to stamp into the quivering
fiesh of the Administration democrats of that State, the
-brand of popular condemnation and censure ? Why should
he be raised into power, pledged as he is, to resfet the poli
cyol the Administration and the democracy,in referenceto
the application of Kansas with anew Constitution at the
next Congress ! Why elect Mr. Douglas, who has n lever
in his possession as a professed democrat, which can raise
the Black Republican party into power, and disorganize
and distract his own party ?
Why trust again this Delilah of treachery, who may
vtthear the democratic Giant of his strength? Let the de
mocracy ol Illinois respond.
Judge Hawkins and the Florida Volunteers
We see by the papers, that efforts are being made to
injure the democratic nominee for Congress, in our sister
State, by charging him with negligence in the matter oj
pay .ftked lor in the suppression of lodian hostilities in that
State in 1857.
Whilst we are not disposed in the slightest degree to
meddle in their affairs, we think it but just to their very
worthy Representative, that we should furnish him testimo
ny bearing directly upon the subject matter of controversy.
Judgaigforawlord, our immediate Representative, being a
member of tbe Way* and Means committee, happens io be
very familiar with thiselaim. The question, he informs us
cam9*bslore the House in a shape of an amendment by
the Senate to the Army Appropriation Bill, the best nicth
od to be adopted to secure the passage of a claim which
is likely to be contested by the House. This amendment
provided, that the sum of 8395,000 should be appropriated
to the payment of the Volunteers, whose services were
called into requisition in Florida, iu the year 1847. Ac
cording to tbe rules of the House, the bill with the Sen
ate’s amendments was taken up and referred to the Ways
and Mean* Committee. II the good people of Florida
only knew the efforts of their Representative to pass this
amendment, they would at least be satisfied that no one
else could have done more, and that if it could have pass
edat all-at that session, he would have succeeded in do
ing it.
Judge Hawkins called upon the individual members of
the committee betore whom this amendment was pending
personally, and endeavored to secure from the committee
a recommendation that the House “concur” in the Senate’s
amendment. This perhaps might have been accomplished
at this lime, but before the vote was taken, ihe Secretary of
War enclosed a communication in which he stated, that it
would take over $500,000 to liquidate these claims, and
that the additional amount was shown to be required by
other Volunteers, which had just been received. This set
tled the question before the committee against concurrence :
First, because it was proper when payment was made, that
it should be made in full; and second, that all the claims,
together with the vouchers therefor, should be before the
Committee and the House long enough for a thorough ex
amination. Thu* the bill wept back to thg House and the
Committee of the whole, under the recommendation of
the Ways aad Means Committee, rejected the Senate’s
amendment. Every man in Florida could not have pre
vented it. This noucurreoee formed one of the disagree
ing votes of the two Houses on the Army Bill, and of
consequence had to go to a committee of conference, which
was composed of Senators Davis, Slidell and Collamar
and Representatives, Quitman, Crawford and Stanton—
and here again, Judge Hawkins used every effort in his
power to have it allowed, but upon its being stated that
original amendment to Senate’s bill, providing $335,-
000, would not be sufficteut, the conference committee,
unanimously determined to report against it, and let the
whole amount and the vouchers, &c. be brought forward
and examine! before any part should be paid. This agree
ment on the part of the committee, all the men in Florida
could not have prevented.
The Senate’s committee having receded, the appropria
tion fell. Again however, when the report was made to
he House, it was adopted by an overwhelming majority
but intermediate the time wheo the report was received
and the vote taken, Judge Hawkins did all that man could
do to change the current, which flowed strong against thi
claim.
This is a true statement of Judge Hawkins’ connection
with these claims in Congress, as given to us, in form and
substance, by our immediate Representative, Hon. Martin
J. Crawlord.
We take pleasure in giving it in justice to a worthy
gentleman, who is regarded by his associates in Washing
ton —till*-: who witnessed his exertions ;in behalf ol the
Florida Volunteers—as a faithful guardian of the interests
of his constituency. We know the value of such testi
monials, having had occasion to lay before the voters of
this district, (2d,) letters from the Hon. Jefferson Davis
Gen’l Wool and Col. Aiken, in regard to the military re
putation of Mr. Crawlord’s predeee.-sor, Mr. A. H. Col
quitt who hayiog won a little lame on Buena Vista’s
bloody field as aid to Gen’l Taylor—fame belonging to his
Country and not to himself—it was sought to be robbed of
him in the zeal of parlizan conflict. We hope the attempt
to undervalue the services of judge Hawkins, will, in the
language of Sen at r Davis to Maj. Colquitt, “be rebuked
by the means which the people know so well how to em
ploy.”
William P. Samford, Esq.
This distinguished gentleman—a prominent Candidate
before the last Democratic Convention for Governor of
Alabama, has recently appeared before the public in a
letter addressed to the Hon. Henry W. Hilliard. It re
views, in a masterly style, the letter written by Mr. Hill
iard in reference to ihesririuaofihs South in the Union,and
the constitutionality of the prohibition of the importation
ot African slaves into the United States. The letter isfili
ed with rich classical illusions,and breather) the pure spirit
of disinterested patr otism. We shall endeavor to lay ex
tracts from it before our readers, when our space will per
mit. We think we recognize in “Uncle Ben’s'* commu
mcalionsto the Montgomery Advertiser, th -.trace of Mr.
Samfotd’s gigantic mind. He should not talk too confi
dently of the sweets of retired life. Alabama may want
kit services.
Never Satisfied.
What can the Democralic party do to satisfy our Amer
ican triends? It we welcome Judge Donglasbackintoour
fold, we are demoralized and have no integrity. If we
unite with the Administration locut him down, we arc aid
ing the Black Republicans. One American paper says,
how can it be u ade tj appear that Douglas is a whtt bet
ter than the Black Republicans? That tbe policy of the
Douglas democrats is Iraught iih mischief and opposition to
the South—that they must go hand iu band with the Black-
Repnblieans—another, that Judge Douglas has its sympa
thy and uo Southern matt can desire the election of Lin
coln —tire conservative men should cut loose from such an
organization as desired it.
But lor extracts. The Florida Sentinel, a leading Know-
Nothiug organ says. “That the Administration is using its
influence to sttike him (Douglas) down, cannot admit of
the least doubt and that the course of the Washington
Union and the Democratic press of the South generally is
pursuing to Judge Douglas, is calculated to strengthen tbe
hands or the Black Rennblicaris, is equally clear and un
questionable.” The Sentinel then says, that Judge Dou
g as has its sympathy and to desire his defeat, is only an
other “proof of the demoralization of the democratic par'y
and why the conservative men of the country should cut
louse Irom such an organization.”
And to desire his election in the opinion of another
Kuow Nothing coternparary, is to elect a man not a whit
better than the Black Republicans. Listen to onr neighbor,
the Enquirer it says—“no party in this country ever
more clearly and unmistakably announced a programme
fraught with mischief and opposition to the South than ti e
Douglas dtmocracy. We do not except the Black Re
publicans.” Then the conservative men ot the country
should cut loose from such an organization—fraught with
so much danger to the South—Again, the Enquirer says,
“In viewol this inevitable coalition against the South, how
can Mr. Stephens and the Augusta Constitutionalists justify
their support of Douglas? how make it appear that Don
glas is a whit better than the Black Kepuplieaos ?” The
Florida Sentinel, answers the Enquirer. We are “demor
alized” if we do not support him. From this state of
things it is evident that the opposition will find fault. It
is useless for the administration to pursue a line of policy
that will commend itself to their support. Those who
think Douglas a traitor, abuse the Administration. Those
who desire his re-election, do the tame.
It is evident we cannot satisfy them or get a word ol
praise from them. This we hare known long since, and
we rejoice that it does not affect in the least, tire policy,
purity or integrity ofthe Democratic patty. It will continue
to command the approbation of the people—it is the only
one that does not lalt.r. It stands as Mount Atlas, the
storms of passion and the tempests of folly thunder at
its nrow, and the waters of Black Republicanism, Aboli
tionism and every ism break their billows at its feet—it
towers above tbe mighty title of corruption—it rises superior
and looks down upon the ocean ot federalism that dashes
against it I We are weded to it, as long as it pre-erves its
principles—we think it the only parly to which patriots
can rally—the only party that can defeat the enemies o*
the South and defend the Constiqilion. Then we will cling
close to it— we will embrace it, as a lover his bride, in the
bright ardor of young possession.
Practice what you teach.
The last Journal Messenger that comes to us from Ma
con, containsan article in relation to the intermeddling oi
Southern Journals with Illinois politics—lt says:
“It Douglas and Lincoln were the only rnen in Illinois
competent to serve in the U. S. Senate, interference would
be more excusable. As it is, we see not how any good can
grow out ot Southern intermeddling between two aspirants,
neither of whom represent Southern sentiment or feeling—
bo'h declared tit be unsound and unsafe. It is unwise and
undignified.”
Why dear neighbor, why do you not practice what you
preach t Look over the impression ol your paper contain
ing the above declarations and see the political capital
you are trying to make out of Douglas and S.ephens.
Why be so “undignified” as lo meddle with the election
of Senator Douglas ! Why devote so much space to lha t
official ?
No “good can grow out ofit ”
The Southern Georgian, Columbus—ridden
The Editor of the above, paper, in its last number, says
he is growing tired of the association wi'h this, and ex
presses the wish that Decatur was in Mr. Seward’s district
He asks the que-'ion, “What say our Citizens on the sub
jeet of leaving this Columbus-ridden district and joining tbe
first Congressional district ?” As this i3 the t nly note we
have beard from that quarter upon that key, we presume
our Cotemporary so conducting a solo, and we respectfully
suggest to him that, il the burden of which he complains
is really onerous and oppressive to him, there is a very easy
and perfectly legitimate way of getting rid ofit—by moving,
out ofthe district. lathis way, the Citizens of'the Ist
district wonld get amal-content.and the citizens ofthe 2nd
would get—his room.
Tile Weather—Crops—Trade dec.
The weather in this vicinity has been a little fall-like du
ring the last few days. ‘1 he nights and inoruingaare cool
and pleasant. It is, however, temporary, and we fear we
are not yet through with tho heat and dun ofthe city.
7 he crops in and around Columbus are not so fovorable
as heretofore. The corn crop is plentiful and remarkably
fine, but the cotton is full of boll-worms and rust. Some
ofthe farmers will not make ths third of a cotton crop.
Potatoes, beans, peas etc., are doing well. Upon the
whole, the farmsr has no right to complain.
The trade is getting a little hri-k iu the city. The
countrymen are comiug in with their wagons, bringing
produce, and receiving in return, goods and groceries.
The fall dry goods of some of the merchants are being
received, and the ladies are examining the adverti-ements
in search of such articles as suit their taste, and the house
to find them. A few beaux aod lovers are returning
from the Summer resorts, gaded with the continued round
ofgaities—ahd are warmly greeted by their cant-get-away
friends at home. This ends our liotne-talk.
Gen. Bethuiie on the Stump.
Our worthy Iriand, the Editor of the Corner Stone, made
a speech at Cussetta, on Tuesday, (24th,) on “Free Trade
and Direct Taxation.” It was during the fitting of Court,
and we presume he had a good audience. The General
is indefatigable in his efforts to infu n this doctrine into
the minds of ihr people, He is a forcible speaker—avoid
ing display, and gjnerally striking the nail on th t head.
Yellow Fever in Charlatan.
The B rd of Health repoit forty three deaths in that
city dir “rte week ending 21st inst—thirty four whites
and it- ■ tracks—twenty-eight of the whites by yellow
fever. The disease has been pronounced, as we see by
telegraphic despatches received yesterday, epidemic, and
in New York Charleston has been declared an infected
port.
Greenville Meeting-Resolritlon*.
Just before going to press, we received a communica
tion from Meriwether County, containing the counter res
olutions passed by the citizens of that County in reference
to the late deci-ion ofthe Supreme Court in a Bank case
tried at Macon.
Mr. F. M. McLendon was Chairman,and G. L. Peavy
Secretary.
They withhold an expression of opinion as to the legali
ty of the late decision and condemn the hasty manner in
which resolutions were passed at a previous meeting. Also
speak in the highest terms of Judges McDonald and Ben
ning. - B
South-Western Circuit.
F.om the last Bainbridge Argus, we see that Judge
Alexander A. Allen declines a re-election. We hope
his mantle will tail on one worthy the high position.—
Judge Allen carries with him from the Bench the good
wishes and good will of the bar, who will cheerfully testify
to his faithful services.
New Advertisements.
We neglected in our last issue, to call attention to the
new and interesting books advertised by Messrs. Pease &
Clark. They always have on hand the finest selection of
standard books, and are constantly in receipt of all new
and valuable works, both literary and scientific.
Wecall attention also to the advertisement of a Copart
nership formed between D, P. Ellis & Britain H. Mathis.
Os the form-r gentleman it is unnece-sary to speak. Mr
Mathis we welcome to our City and from the character
ha bore in Marion Cos., whence he removed, we recom
mend to the public as a gentleman of excellent business
capacity and staling integrity.
Judge Helming,
The Georgia Citizen ‘of Macon.) speaking of the re
cent decision of the Supreme Court says, “that it is not
prepared to denounce Judge Banning as a corrupt official,
or unprincipled Judge. On the contrary, it believes that
there does not exist a purer and more honorable man in
the State. The above is a just tribute to an upright Judge.
We endorse every word of it.
g2jjf”A despatch from Paris says it was reported there,
that the King of Holland intends to abdicate. The Prince
ol Orange, the heir to the throne, compleles his eighteenth
year next month, when he will be qualified to ascend the
throne. The motives es the King's abdication are said to
be a profound mystery.
M"scogeo Railroad Company-
Tim annual report of the President and Directors ol
thi.- company i* on our table. It appears therefrom tha the
gross receipts, as compared with the receipts of 1857, have
Ia lien off 311,513 01, whilst the expenses for tbesame peri
od, have been .reduced $29,573 79, making a. decrease in
net profits of 9 998 22. The President attributes this differ
ence in results, in a great degree, to the financial embar
rassment o! the country curing the early part of the pas t
eotton season. The Banks and Agencies in this city, being
unable to furnish the requisite facilities Cor shipping cotton
eastward, a large amount —upwards of6 OGO bales, was ta
ken from onr warehouses over the °pelika Railroad to
Montgomery. This fact had the further effect to induce
planters of Alabama, who, otherwise would have patron
ized our market, to send their cotton direct to Montgomery.
The Chattahoochee river being navigable for the larger
class of boats during the whole season, 12,682 bales were
shipped via Apalachicola. Thrse two causes or facts ac
count for the decrease in eastward freights. The general
stagnation in trade, which affected alike every branch cf
industry, he assigns as a cause for the decrease iu westward
freights and passengers. He thinks that the prospects ot
ihe road for the coming season are more flattering, based
upon the faith of a large crop and a revival of confidence
ami trade. The report alludes to the fact that the last ses
sion of the Legislature passed an Act authorizing connec
tions between the Muscogee and Hie .Mobile and Girard
and Montgomery and West Point roads, on terms to be
agreed on, and satisfactory to the city of Columbus, and
says:
“ The city has given its consent, but on terms the Direc
tors are unable to comply with at present. The terms pro
posed by the city are, that this company shall have the priv
ilege of making a connection with the Opelika Road, pro
vided it pay to the city ot” Columbus $2,000 tor the first
year after the connection is made, and $3,000 tor every
year thereafter, until this company shall connect with the
Mobile and “Girard Railroad. To make the Opelika con
nection will cost, ncordmg to actual survey and estimates,
$11,158 50 for double track, and for single track, 96,953 50;
a sum .within the reach of this company- To make the
connection with the Mobile and Girard Railroad it will re
quire, according to the estimate of experienced gentlemen
sloo,ooo ; a sum entirely out ol the reach of this company.
The Directors, however, have resolved to build the upper
or Opelika connection, provided the city will modify its
terms so as to bring it within the ability of this company.”
We hope the city will “modify its terms,” as suggested
above. We confo-ss that we never comprehended the poli
cy or good sense of imposing such a condition on the
company. It would be foolish to doubt that the Company
desires to make both connections, nrid will do_so when
ever its resources will justify the outlay; yetthe “terms,”
imposed would seem to be suggested by the idea that it
was in favor of the Opelika and abhorred tho Mobile con
nection. II the Opelika connection will injure the city it
ought not to be allowed ; but if it be a desirable object
wherein consists the sense of clogging its accomplishment
with an impracticable condition ? Whether either will be
beneficial or hurtful to the interests of the city is a distinct
proposition, having no natural relation w atever to the
other ; and to make them reciprocally dependent, the one
upon tbe other, as uruing the effect of each to be benefi
cial, is like sayin” to a man afflicted with partial paralysis,
“sir, unless you move your lelt jiand we will letter your
right.”
South-Western Railroad.
We have received the eleventh annual repoit ot the
South-Western Rtilroad. It has the following Intelligent
and callable office!*: R. R. Cuvier,President; George W.
Adams, Superintendent ; John T. Boil, nillet, Treasurer:
Virgil Powers, Engineer.
From the Superintendents report, we see that the total
earnings of the road lor the year ending July 31*t, 1958,
have been $391,540 16. Total for*prcvicuis year $365,.
213 92, showing an increase ol 826,326 24 The increas e
is from local westward height and passengers, whilst
through freight both ways has decreased. Tho ordinary
expenses of the year just closed are in excess of the previ
ous year, $18,483 21, which result was produced by Hie
increased milss in operation, large and more expensive re
pairs on cars, and an increase in incidental expenses, lor
fees, costs and injury to a passenger ol 0v.;r522,()J0.
At tho last report, Ihe Georgia and Florida Road was
finished to Wooten’s, transferred lo and worked by Hus
Company, making a total distance then in operation of 117
miles; IMacou to Wootens; 93 miles; Fort Valley lo
Butler 21 miles. In November of last year, the road was
completed from Wo (.ten's to Albany, a distance of IG£
miles. On the 7th of last July, the division of the Cutii
bert extension Irom the junction with the main line at Smith
ville to Dawson l-U miles, was opened for business. These
additions make total miles now in use 142.
The total number of bales of cotton transported during
the year, is 115.161, against 123,912 the previous year.
From the South-Western Railroad proper, there were 60,-
156 bales, against 62,238 the previous year; being a do’
crease of $2,082
From Columbus and stations on tbe Muscogee Railroad
55,005 bales were received, against 61,671 the previous
years, being a decrease of 6,669, making a to'al falling
off for the year of 8,751 bales. The superintendent says
that this is owing to tbe “shortness of tbe crop; for had the
crop been an average one, I have no doubt we should have
carried at least 160,000 bales.”
The average number of passengers carried over the
Road per day is 248 against 240 the previous year. The
total number of passengers carried over the Road since its
opening, July Ist 185i,is 465,671. Tha trains have run
during the past year with great regularity except a few days
during the groat freshet in January. Two of the brick
foundations at lower Flint River Trestle were damaged at
this time. The Trestle has been made .perfectly secure
since by Stone Walls. Some slight damages also occurred
by the high water to the banks at Tqbesofkee, Ecbceor.ee
and Flint River crosoicg. The banks are now protec
ted by wharfing and Stone.
Two passenger cars have been rebuilt on tins Road—also
one new fine passenger car, which we have alluded to be
fore as being completed, is now running on the Road.
The President says that tho Company does not “owe a
dollar of floating debt.” He thus concludes his repoit;
“Tbe past has been an unfavorable year in every repect,and
the stock ofthe company has been unusually depressed.—
But surely it cannot be long with reviving trade and re
turning prosperity, before a stock which, has heretofore
yielded eight per cent, per annum, and which promises
qual dividends for the future will rise to par. The Board
continues firmly to believe that when the Road shall find
its completion at Fort Gaines and Eufaula.it will prove
one ol the most lucrative Roads iu our country.”
The following officers are elected for the ensuing year.
RICHARD R. CUYLER, President.
JOHN W. ANDERSON,)
WM. A. BLACK, I
WM. S. HOLT, }-
T- iM. FURLOW, |
ROBT. A. SMITH, J
The Revival in Girard.
At both the Methodist and Baptist Churches of our
trans-Chattahooche neighbor, the religious movement con’
tinues. W’e learn, that so for, sixty-five persons have
joined the Methodist church since tho revival commenced!
and much interest is still nianife.-ted by many.
persons professed conversion at the Baptist church las 1
week—the first week ofthe revival at that church —and
three were received by baptism on Sunday last— Enquirer.
Church Dedication.
Anew Baptist Church, erected cn the north-west corner
of St. Clair and Front streets, for the especial use of
colored persons of that denomination, was dedicated to
the service of Almighty God, on Sunday evening last,
the 22d inst. The dedicatory sermon was preached, and
the customary exercises were appropriately performed by
Rev. J- H. DeVotie. Avery liberal collection was made
towards defraying tbe expenses incurred in the building of
their house of w orship. One person was added as a mem
ber, and immediately received the rites of baptism.—En
quirer.
Why Mr. Buchanan's Message was Dei.ayed.
—lt appears that when the mutilated message from
the Queen was sent to the President, he expressed
some doubts of its genuineness; but notwithsth
standing hurried off bis reply. An officer of the
Atlantic Telegraph Company, however, supposing
that the Queen’s message wonld yet arrive, tele
graphed from New York to Vale .tia not to forward
lhat from the President. As this order was not
revoked, the operator telegraphed, after waiting 3G
hours, to know if they should forward it. The
answer, of course, was in the affirmative - But for
this oversight the message would have been trans
mitted immediately.
Mb. Cushing Accepts.—The Hon. Caleb Cush:
ing has written a letter to the Committee of the
United States Agricultural Society, accepting the
invitation to be present, and address the Society,
at the Fair to be held in Richmond on the 25th of
October. In his letter Mr. C. says : “I shrink
somewhat from such a responsible undertaking, but
have concluded to accept the invitation, as well in
deference to the wishes of the Society, as from sin
cere desire toco operate in sucli a manner as I
may, to the promotion of its’laudable objects of
national interest and importance.”
gasP“YVhat was the use of the eclipse ?” asked
a young lady.
“Oh, it gave the sun time for reflection,” replied
a v. ag.
0031 M UNICAT Fit,
Connter-Hesolutions—SuprM<ie Court-3>ler
rhvether Meeting.
•Vlhr riwether ‘County, Aug. 23, 1858.
Messrs. Editors :—A very small, portion ot ihu
zero*of this county, held a moctinp at Greenville, < n ill*
Hhh, in which resolutions were adopted, ceusuring Judge
H Doing for presiding in a recent Bank case tried at Ma
con. Mr. Dougherty from your city, wus present, and
addressed the meeting in an hours speech—Tnose ac
quainted with the case, will not atlnbutto Mr Dougher
ty, that disinterestedness, which would enable h m to
speak impartially concerning the integrity of Judge Ben
ning.
Having agreed to undertake these old cases for fifty
cents in the dollar and pay costs, it is not unnatural that
the recent decision should sting him with disappointment
and chagrin —Hence it can be accounted for, why Hx-
Governor McDonald and Judge liennit g know nothing
aboir the law (?) —Why all this hue and cry was not
raised against Judge Henning, when he sat in those iden
tical cases four years ago, and gave good reasons for it—
why Mr. Dougherty is so sensitive and so abusive ol the
Court now wherever he goes—We have only to say, that
the citizens ol Merriwather have held another- meeting,
completely over shadow ing the first, in which counter
resolutions were adopted, complimentary in the highest
degree to Judge Bennirg. You will receive them in due
season, and they will speak for themselves. We have
not yetlo9t confidence in the integrity, purity and sourH
judgmeut of such men as Gov. McDonald and Judge
Benning--Nor can we sourtenance the effort to impeach
their integrity for tbe paltry sum ot a tew dollars this late
in the day. We have too much confidence in the hones
ty of the good people of Georgia to believe, lhat they
will mistake the resolutions adopted here a few dajssgo
by a small meetiug, as the voice and sentiment, ol the
people of this county. Far from it!
Yours, Ac., T.
Collinfiworth Institute.
* Talbotton, Ga , July 1858.
The undersigned, a committee appointed to attend the
annual examination of the students of Colliasworth Insti
tu*e, report:
That they with numerous visitors, friends and patrons ot
tho Institution were present during the examination and the
closing exercises which consisted of original pieces com
posed ami delivered by the young gentlemen members of
the Institute:
That the success of the pupils in the English branches
showed that great pains had been bestowed upon them by
their teachers, and that in Arithmetic particularly, they great
ly excelled. Some of the boys answering with a readiness
and promptness that would have done credit to more ad
vanced years.
That in Philosophy, Logic and the Mathematics, the
young gentlemen showed they had been thoroughly taught,
and that they had fully mastered those branches.
That in the languages particularly the Greek and Latin,
they displayed a knowledge and familiarity unusual in the
very best schools of the country ; showing not only an
acquaintance with the philosophy of those languages,now
too much la!ling into neglect, but also that they were deep
ly imbued v* ith ihe spirit of the akthors they had been
studying :
That the exercises at night, which consisted of original
pieces composed and delivered by the young gentlemen,
were most excellent, many of them not only being well
composed, but delivered iu a manner worthy of such as
bestow much attention on oratory.
In closing this brief report, the committee beg to com
mend this excellent Institution to the notice ot the public
of Georgia. It is situated in a beautiful and healthy coun
try, one and a quarter miles from Talbotton, in the midst
of as good a population as can be formed in the Southern
Slates. It is uudei the direction of Messrs. Leay and Me
j L a ugh 1 in, who are gentlemen of established reputation a
j thorough and competent teachers oi youth . and they have
I associated with them, Mr. Svvearengen, a gentleman ot
’ high character and considerable experience as an instruc
j tor.
1!. PERSONS,
THOMAS A. BROWN,
JOHN W. DOZIER,
A. F. OWEN.
Committee.
Democratic Meeting,
A large portion ol the Democratic party ol Chaitahoo
! chee county assembled at the Court House on the 25th inst.
I after the adjournment ofthe Superior Court,lor the purpose
of appointing delegates to the Convention to be held at
Cuthbert, on the 14th of September next, to no inate can
didates for the officers ol Judge and Solicitor General for
the Patauia Circuit for the ensuing term of office.
On motion of E. G. Raiford, Hon. J. 11. Webb and E.
Walters, Esq. were called to the Chair and J. W. Avan,
to act as Secretary.
O.i motion of Col, Avan, a committee of seven (to-wit )
D G. McGlawn, Wright McCook, Merideth Wise, B. P*
Rogers, William Davis, Rivers Reese, and J. F. Daniel,
was appointed by the Chair, w ho alter retiring, returned and
reported the following as suitable, delegates to the Conven
tion ; E. G* rCaiford, J. W Avans, B. P. Rogers, Rivers
Reese and A. B. Austin, which was adopted.
The meeting was then entertained for a short time by
E. G. Raitord and W. S. Johnson in speeches appropriate
to the occasion.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
J. W. A Secretary.
Supreme Court.
We are disgusted at the attempts making
throughout the State, to get up indignation against
the Supreme Court, on account of the recent decis
ionof that tribunal in the Bank cases. If the law
is as the Court decided, they could not determine
otherwise; and without pretending ourself to be
better informed than our neighbors, we are sure
very many persons are making noise upon the sub
ject who are totally ignorant of the pomls involv
ed. Whatever may be said of Judge Benning’s
interest in the matter, no one pretends to charge
Judge McDonald with any bias in favor of the
banks. Why should he unite with Judge Bennipg
in deciding the stockholders to be /io longer liable
after the expiration of the bank charter ? simply
bttcause he thinks lie finds the law ‘so written.’
Then the best lhat can be done is to protect the
people against snch fraudsin (he future. If it was
wrong to have a former solemn adjudication set
aside by new Judges, it is a poor reason for abolish
ing the Court; it is good reason for enacting that
no decision shall bo disturbed except by the law
making power. The Court was organized for the
purpose of giving uniformity and stability to the
.•administration ofthe laws, and it would be well to
have iht ir rulings irreversible by themselves. At
least it should be rendered extremely improbable
that an event like that so denounced should happen.
Let the system be reformed not abolished.
The position of Judge Benning was a peculiarly
delicate one. But what we ask, was he to do? It is
conceded that the Court was bound to pronounce up
on the case had all been wholly unconnected with it
in its history; that the parties had a right to a judge
ment. Was it Judge Benning’s duty to say to these
parties, I know you have rights here, I am satisfied
you have been wronged by former decisions, but
unfortunately for you, I once had a case as Attor
ney exactly similar to yours, and having formed an
opinion upon the question, your rights must be
forfeited. If it reduce you to beggary, you must
beg, for if I sit upon the case it will be supposed
lam influenced by my interest in those cases in
which I was once counsel.
No one has yet presumed to doubt Judge Ben
ning’s honssty in the matter. If it is thought best
that a judge should not preside in such cases as
the one. under consideration, let the law be so
amended.— South Western ( Americas ) .Yews.
Tiie Niagara at the Navy-Yard. —The Niag
ara was visiled on Thursdey bv throngs of peo
ple, men, women, and children’ Row-boats were
constantly plying between the Brooklyn wharves
and the frigate, their owners making the most of
and by the occasion. The gangway was uncom
fortable crowded with visitors coming and going.
From the forecastle or quarter-deck the vessel
looked like the principal throughfare of a well
peopled city, where sailors, soldiers and civilians
are constantly passing and repassing. Among the
visitors was Gov. King) to whom Capt. Hudson
showed the ship, and explaining the paying-out
machinery in detail. The Governor shook hands
with the officers on board with great heartiness,
and congratulated .them upon their participation
in the enterprise, so successfully brought to com
pletion.
We understand, says the Hayrieville Chronicle ,
that one of the candidates for Sheriff at the re
cent election in Henry county, where the opposi
tion to Snorter is thought to be strongest, headed
his ticket “Opposition to Shorter .” He was de.
seated by some 400 majority! Both he and his
successful opponeut are Democrats.
Missouri lulectiou.
St. Louis, Aug. 23.—The returns from all the
counties except six show that there have been elec
ted to the house of representntines of the legisla
ture of that State 81 democrats and 41 opposition ;
to the senate, 41 democrats, 9 opposiiiom
Congratulatory Message from London.
Nkw-York, Aug. 24.—Tfie mayor of this city received
to-day a congratulatory message ‘non the Lora Mayor of
London, dated on yesierday.lhe 23d of August.
Cab e News
Nf.v York , Aug. 21:—Cjrus W. Fold sent a message
to England on Wednesday, end received a reply on yes
terday,
Tiie cahfo is now working beautUul'y.
Mr. Field’s health has been considerably impaired by
the excitement and labor attending his late herculean em
ployment,and he now persists in tendering his resignation
of the active management of Ihe Atlantic Telegraph
Company.
Pennsylvania Politics.
Phh.adei.phia, Aug. 24.—The democratic party split
in their district convention, in the lirst Congressional Dis
trict. The Hod Thomas B. Florence was nominated by
his friends, and Dr. Nubinger, by the anti-Lecomptonites.
In the 2d district, George H- Martin was nominated; in
the third, James Landy; and in the fourth, Henry M-
Phillips.
Havana Consultantj>.
Washington, Aug 25. — Major Helm, of Kentucky, has
bee appointed Consul-General of tbe United States at Ha
vana.
‘lhe Cass-Heron Treaty.
Washington, Aug. 21.—Our Government will not
agree to the Cass-Heron Treaty as am, tided by Granada.
Jerez comes Iron) Nicaragua clothed w ith authority to
settle all existing differences.
New Orleans, Aug. 21.—The Sales of cotton t o-day
200 bales, with a dull market.
New York, Aug 21.—Sales of cotton 600 Kales, with
a firm market. Flour, wheat and corn advancing.
Gen. Pierce and iady are ,:ow in the South of France, and
will arrive in a lew days at Pari*. The distinguished
traveller will be the guest of the Vtnericati Minister, Mr
Mason-
The westr n pat ts are not so sanguine now of tho
favorable pros- ,sos the cotton crop, as they were a
I rework- Dry weather, rust and worms are caus
ing much damage
Hon. a. H. Stephens, who has been yan a visit to the
North western States, passed through Memphis on Wed
nesday, the 18th insi.,en route tor his home.
Steamer Lost.
Nf.w Orleans, August 21 Ttie Tehuantepec Com
pany’s steamer Poydars, has been foundered at sea. The
hands were saved.
Sew Orleans---Yellow Fever.
The Deaths from Yellow Fever on Monday were fifty
ty eigiit, on Tuesday forty six, and oa. Wednesday forty
three.|
New Orleans, Aug. 21.—There were fifty four deaths
from yellow fever in this eity on Friday.
Charity Hospital —The following is the weekly report
of this institution, ending last evening at 0 o'clock :
Admissions, tof all disease) 329
Discharges, (of which 56 were Yellow Fever)!.’!!! .181
Deaths, (ot which 109 were of Yellow Fever)... .. 126
Remaining, [of all diseases] ■ 664
There were 24th deaths of Yellow Fever in this Hospi
tal for the twenty-four hours ending lastevening at 6 o’cl’k
—l2 more than the day preceding.
The admissions, yesterday, ot all diseases reached 60,
two-thirds of which were Aellow Fever cases.
As will bo seen by referring to last week's report of ihe
Charity Hospital, the deaths of Yellow Fever amounted
to 87, 22 less than the above report shows.— N. O. Delta.
21sl inst.
Charleston declared an Infected port.
Charleston, Aug. 2-I—The Health Commissioners of
this city have declared the port of Charleston S. C. an in
fected port.
Yellow Fever an Epidemic in Charleston-
Charleston, Aug. 23.—The fever has become an epi
demic in thi a city. The Health officers report twenty
eight deaths by fever during the weekending Saturday, 21st
inst.
Cable Hews.
fWe received ihe following dispatch this morning (Fri
day a few minutes before 11 o’clock It left London this
morning, although we are not able to state the hour. It
is the “fastest time” we have yet received over the cable
course.]
London, Friday morning, Aug. 27.—Tire Emperor of
France returns to Paris to-morrow, Saturday, the 28th.
The King of Prussia is too sick to Visit Queeu Vic
toria.
Her Majesty returns home on Monday the 30th in
stant .
The Chinese empire will be opened to the trade of all
nations. The Christian religion will be allowed, and for
eign diplomatic agents admitted. Full indemnity has been
guaranteed to England and France, but no mention is
made as regards that point with the Unitea States.
Cable Intelligence.
Valenti A, Ireland Aug. 25. —The London papers an
nounce that a Treaty ol Peace had been concluded with
China. England and France are to be indemnified.
Dateslrom Bombay to the 19th of July, had been receiv
ed . The mutiny among the Sepoys was being rapidly qui
eted.
The London papers of Tuesday “contained a long and
interesting report made by Mr. Bright, on the Atlantic
Telegraph Company’s enterprise.
The steamship Asia leaves on Saturday.
Yellow Fever at Hampton Hoads.
Hampton Roads, Aug. 23. —The ship Corinthian
from New Orleans, bound for Liverpool, is here.—
There have been six deaths from yellow fever, and
two cases now on board.
- Kansas Fleet ton.
St. Louis, „August 24—The returns, official,
from twenty-six counties, and partial returns from
two counties, (four to hear from.) give a majority
against the English proposition of 9,548,
Minister to Spain—Cuba.
It is reported that the President has offered the
Spanish mission to Senator Stephen"R. Mallory,
of Florida, and that lie has “so lar’’ declined it.
The New Orleans Picayune has reason to know
that the report is correct. Air. -Mallory has not
decided to accept, for private reasons, which it is
to be hoped will be overcome. Tbe Picayune says
that the main purpose of his mission will be to carry
out the President’s plan for the acquisition of Cuba
by negotiation, and Senator Alallory is particularly
and eminently qualified for the trust. is an
enlightened, capable and discreet man, a very
thorough Spanish scholar—not only familiar with
the history, geography, resources and capabilities
of tbe island, but from his residence at Key West,
within a day’s sail of Havana personally acquain
ted with the people, their dispositions, and opin
ion. It would be an excellent appointment, and
we believe it is one that personally he would be
glad to undertake. We hope the difficulties
may be surmounted that obstruct his accep
tance.
Oregon and Washington,
A Washington correspondent ofthe New York
Herald, writing under date of 19th instant, says:—
“Official Intelligence has been received that* the
supplies of mules and horses that were so much
needed in Oregon and Washington Territories,have
been despatched thither from the Utah expedition.
Considering that the troops were scattered over
so wide an extent of country, the rapid concentra
tion of about two at Walla-Walla
within one month, has elicited both astonishment
and admiration from the Secretary of War, and
those here associated with him in the conduct of
military affaus. With the addition of the Sixth
Regiment of Infantry, now on its way to the Pa
cific, it is supposed the force will be sufficient for
present purposes. The troops in Washington ter
ritory were probably ready to march on the Ist
of August against the Indians who attacked and
“defeated Col. Steptoe. Tito extent of the defec
tion among the Indians is not known, but so satis
factory are the present military operations, that it
is confidently anticipated at the War Department
that the campaign will be an exceedingly short one,
and far less expensive than any former similar
movement against hostile Indians.”
J2F” The Boston Atlas records anew telegraph
ic teat:
“In connection with this rejoicing demonstration
is a most interesting fact. By preconcerted arrange
ment, Mr. J R Stearns, Superintendent ofthe Boston
Fire Alarm Telegraph, rung all the bells of Boslon,
connected with the fire alarm, from the office of
the American Telegiaph Company in Portland.—
This extraordinary teat indicates the practicability
of a simultaneous ringing ot bells throughout the
world.”
Prom the London Times.
The Atlantic Telegraph—An English View
of it.
We believe we are correct in stating, lhat 500
tntles of telegraph have never before ‘been success
fully laid under water, and yesterday we received
intelligence, that a communication is I'uliv estab
lished beneath 2,000 miles of stormy ocean, under a
superincumbent massol water, th • depth of which
may be calculated in miles. Only now, when it
lias succeeded, we are able fully lo realize the
magnitude and Ihe hardihood ofolhe enterprise.
Over what jagged mountain ranges is that slender
thread folded; in what deep oceanic valleys does
it rest when the flash that carries the thought of
mail from one continent to another, darts along
the wire; through what strange and unknown re
gions, among things uncouth -and wild, must it
thread its way ! It brings up tidings from the vast
abyss, but not t f the abyss itself, but of men like
ourselves who dwell beyond..
Since the discovery of Columbus, nothing has
been done in any degree comparable to llte vast
enlargement which has thus been given to the
sphere of human activity. We may, now that this
the most difficult problem of all, lias been solved,
be justified in anticipating that there is no portion
of the earth’s surface, which may not be placed in
immediate communication with us. We know
that we have in our hands the means of a practi
cal übiquity. Distance"as a ground of uncertainty
will be eliminated from t • • calculation of the states
man and the muem.n . It is no violent presump
tion to suppose that within a very short period, we
sh:’” be able to present to our readers every tttor
• tig, intelligence of what happened the day be
fore in every quarter of the globe. The admiralty
will know to within a few miles, the position of
every ship in her Majesty’s service. The intelli
gence of a Caffre war or an Indian mutiny will
reach us before the first blood that has been shed is
cold, and we shall be able to economize the whole
time consumed by the ordinary vehicles of intelli
gence.
We see, with not unnatural satisfaction, that the
advantages of the discovery will be the greatest to
those countries, the possession* of which are the
most remote, and therefore, that England has more
to gain than auy of her rivals. More was done
yesterday for the consolidation of our empire, than
the wisdom of our statesmen, the liberality of onr
legislature, or the loyalty of onr colonists could
evei have effected Distance between Canada and
England is annihilated’ For the purpose of mu
tual communication and of good understanding,
tho Atlantic is dried up, and we become a reality,
as well as a wish, one country. Nor can any on
regard with indifference, the position in which the
Atlantic telegraph has placed us in regard to the
great American Republic. It has half undone the
Declaration of 1770, and gone for to make us one
again, in spite of ourselves, one people. To the
ties of a common blood, language, and religion, to
the intimate association in business, and a complete
sympathy on so many subjects, is now added the
faculty of instantaneous communication, which
must give to all these tendencies to unity an inten
sity which thev never before could possess.
We are most happy that it has fallen to the lot
of this country to carry out an enterprise in which
human nature is so deeply interested, in concert
with the orilv other nation on the globe in which
the flame of science is fanned and kept alive by
the breath of freedom. Let those who are assem
bled at Cherbourg to celebrate another develop
ment in the art o< destruction, and to fete the in
auguration of a forteess avowedly designed to
threaten the independence and prosperity ofthese
islands, reflect on the true nature ofthe enterprise
which has thus been executed, and turn Irom the
contemplation ot the science degraded into the
handmaid of slaughter and devastation to science
applied to iter legitimate office, as the conciliator,
the benefactress, and tbe enlightener of the whole
human race. A military monarchy has created Cher
bourg ; political freedom and commercial enterprise
have made the Atlantic telegraph, and they have
nothing to blush for in the comparison.
From the Liverpool Journal,
Two-thirds of the commerce of the world ap
pertain to Great Britain and America, and this
commerce will increase as population increases ;
and while stimulating trade throughout tbe uni
verse, the trade between England and America
will forever be paramount. The major part of
this trade refers to cotton ; and as both countries
may be considered almost exclusively interested
in tbe growth and manufacture of that plant, an
immense benefit will be derived for both by what
may be considered instantaneous communication
between the two groat marts of trade. In a week
or two we shall know in Liverpool, each day, what
they are doing in New York and New Orleans; and
the merchants in Wall street will have a response,
in equally short time, of what the bankers are do
ing in the Liverpool Exchange.
* * * * * * *
Considering all the circumstances attendant on
the Atlantic electric telegraph, it is impossible to
appreciate the immense advantages which must
proceed front it, and there will be nothing extrava
gant at all iu coming to tho conclusion that ihe
completion of the wire on Wednesday last inaugu
rated a social and commercial revolution, the effect
of which cannot he otherwise than good.
London Chronicle.
Il is curious that this completion of a work which
links together England and the United States,
should have been consummated at a time when
the British Queen is personally interchanging ex
pressions of’ amity with the sovereign of another
allied State. Such intercourse, whether passing
and ceremonial or permanent and business like in
character, tends more than anything else to insure
the peace of this world, and to promote, in conse
quence, the welfare of all civilized nations. Visits
like that to Cherbourg may do much, but the es
tablishment of a regular and instantaneous means
of communication, will accomplish far more to
wards consolidating friendship between ruie>s and
people, and effacing every cause or trace of disso
nance long before it cart ripen into hostility. To
commence the Atlantic Telegraph will no doubt
prove a most successful and profitable instrument.
But its political functions and international agen
cies are of even higher importance, and will es'ab
lish it as one ofthe chief civilizers and pacificators
of mankind.
LaGrange Female College.
The following is the Report of the Board of Ex
aminers, relative to the character of the recent
Examination of this College.
To the Trustees of the LaGrange Female Col
lege:
Gentlemen—At the request of the Faculty, the
undersigned committee have attended the Exam
inations of the College Classes of the LaGrange
Female College, beginning on Monday, the sth in
stant and closing on Thursday, the Bth. As spec
ial interest is now felt in the success es the Insti
tution under the new administration of its affairs,
the committee feel that the duty assigned them was
a very important one. Feeling a lively inter
est in the cause of education, and being especi
ally anxious that our Institutions of learning
may succeed in elevating still higher the stan
dard of attainment, the committee attended the
exercises with a fixed purpose to approve only
what was worthy of approval after a candid and
impartial scrutiny. The most ample opportunity
to investigate was afforded to the Committee, and
the examinations, whether conducted by the Pro
testors or by members of the Committee, were
highly satisfactory. Six hours a day were devoted
to these examinations—an hour and a half to two
hours to eaclt class.
The President, llev. VV. G. Connor, examined
classes in Rhetoric and .Moral Science.
Front these examinations, and from the excellent
discipline maintained during the examination, tiie
committee are satisfied that the duties of the Pre
sidency have been ably and faithfully performed.
The suavity and firmness of the President have
permitted him to get and retain a hold upon the
affections of ttie young ladies, which has enabled
him to exercise a large infiuerice in promoting
their moral and mental progress.
Prof. J. R. AJayson examined classes in Arith
metic, Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.
The Committee can hardly do justice in tin* sketch
to the skill and fidelity of Prof. AL, as an instruc
tor. Great patience, skill and experience as a
teacher, and an intimate acquaintance with these
subjects, could alone secure ihe -success to which
these classes have attained.
Prof. Jno. W. Akers examined classes in Latin.
As Latin was made an essential to the honors of
the College only a year ago, most of the classes
were
of tho Latin Language, Prof. A. has been remarka
bly successful. The Committee must be.allowed
to express their gratification nt tire unusually tho
rough and systematic drilling to which the classes
have been subjected in Etymology and Syntax.
Those who have undertaken lo guidge the young
mini along this rugged and slippery path, can fully
understand that ability and z--al in the profession,
and great perseverence, can alone enable the teach
er io place the pupil'.upon the stand point at which
the committee found these classes.
Prof t W. A. Uawis examined classes in Natural
Philosophy arid French.
In Natural Philosophy the classes showed that
they had been taught to reason upon the subjects
presented for their consideration. The reasoning
powers bad evidently been brought into active ex
ercise, and it was clearly shown that Prof. 11. con
siders the cultivation of the mind ol much mor,
value than the mere hoarding of knowledge. The
classes in French, too, proved, that Prof. Harris ,
’an able, faithful and successful instructor.
.Airs, judge examined classes hi English Litera
ture, and Domestic Economy,.
Mrs. Judge is so well kaown and approved bv
tour body, that wo need say no more than that her
labors seemed to the Committee to have been emi
nently successful—fully sustaining,the reputation
already won by many years ol successful and ac
ceptable teaching.
In tine, the Committee take ritis occasion to con
gratulate the Trustees, and through them the pat
rons and friends of the Inst’iutin, upon the very
favorable auspices tinder which the ye. r’-- fo’-or.i
have been closed. The college is be foie tne pub
lic, and it is the privilege of the citizens of La-
Grange, afid the surrounding country, to see that, it
is sustained. They owe th e as a duty, not so
much to the President, the Professors, the Trus
tees, and to the church under the patronage of
which Site College is placed, as to (hernselves, and
their children. Let every citizen feei that ire is do
ing an injury to himself, his children, his friends,
and to society, whenever lie foils to give the ap
proved teacher his earnest and cordial support.
Resnectfnllv submitted,
WM. M. CUNNINGHAM,
JOHN A. FOSTER. .
W. H. EVANS,
L. F. WILCOX,
S. W. YANCEY.
L. L. LEDBETTER,
.1. E. HURT,
FLEMING JAMES, Jr.
HENRY HODGES,
Committee.
LaGrange, Ga., July 8, 1858.
From the Missouri Republican.
Senator Green cf Missouri, end Hon. Alex. H. Ste
phene of Georgia.
During the late Canvass in this State, Air.
Green one of the United States Senators, made
two speeches in St. Louis, greatly to the annoy
ance of tire Black Republicans. About lhat time
the organ.* of the party, and particularly the Dem
ocrat, were exceedingly solicitous for the reputa
tion of Judge Douglas. Matty kind things were
said of him, and a sort of parental care Was assu
med over gentlemen who were supposed to be
Douglas men, and attempts were made to incite
them to hostility against Air. Barret and the Demo
cratic ticket, on the ground that they were hostile
to Air. Douglas. The humbug was so apparent
that no one was deceived by it; and when, tailing
in this, they contrived ;t plan to draw out front
Air. Green hi* sentiments in tins relation, he did
not fail to respond to the call, but in a manner
which did not suit the Black Republicans. He
took no ground against Judge Douglas, but spoke
as confiding in him and in his democracy. That
pot-ilion is further explained in a letter, with a co
py of which we have been furnished, written last
month, in answer to one wli cit had been address
ed to him, stating that a rumor had been in cir
culation to the effect that Air. Green intended to
stump the State in favor of Judge Douglas. Air.
Green did not blink tiie question, but wrote as
follows:
Canton, Alo. July 14, 1858.
Dear Sir—Your favor of the 12th instant, calling
my attention to certain rumors to’ the effect that
I intended to sustain Hon. S. A, Douglas, has been
received. I had heard ofthe .report before, bull
did not attach sufficient importance to make any
reply. The facts are as follows: Being asked
what I believed Air. Douglas intended to do in
his party relations for the future, l gave it as mv
opinion, founded on his own words, that he would
heartily sustain the Demcratic party, and oppose
to the bitter end the Black Republican; and that
if my belief should prove correct, then I would
rather see him re-elected than any ona.of the Blank
Republican party.
Alany peisons differ with me in regard to what
the future course of Dougias will be, and I have
heard many persons express their opinion that in
1860 he will be identified with the republicans, if
he should war on the democratic party, we must
war on him , but, it he should tight in our ranks
against tbe common enemy, t should certainly pre
fer him to any one belonging to the enemy. No
doubt Douglas did us great and serious harm du
ring tho last session, but I trust democrats will nev
er be so eager for revenge as to countenance the
election of a Black Republican. As between de
mocrats of Illinois, I can never express any pre
ference, even if the Judge should turn out as 1
hope he may. But 1 should not hesitate (it he
should verify my expectations) between hint a
Black Republican. The idea of my taking the
stump tor him, without certain evidence of bi
lidelity,is preposterous ; but, for the principles of
•onr party, and in opposition to republicanism, I feel
i: my duty to speak on proper occasions.
Yours, truly,
JAMES S. GREEN.
From the Chicago Daily flii.-dd Auc. 17.
The State Democrat of tire 14th, devotes an ar
ticle to tiie Hon. Alex. H. Stephens, of Georgia,
who was recently on a visit to Chicago, and whom
it charges with having come here “on a mission ot
peace to the democracy of tins State,” inferring lhat
lie i* a Douglas man.
We wonld inform otir spirited cotemporary, and
also the Douglas editors, that Mr. Stephens did not
come to Illinois on political business. His business
here, and that of Iris brother, was with Air. Healy
the artist, and had nothing whatever to do with
politics.
While here, however, Air. Stephens, did not hesi
tate to express his opinion on political subjects
when conversing with his Illinois friends. Mr. S
in Congress ably opposed .the effort* of Douglas,
and his Black Republican allies in their attempt to
defeat the administration, and be still believes that
he did right in thus opposing them. He is not a
Douglas man by any means, and the most the
Douglas men have to boast of in respect to the
opinions of Air. Stephene, is ttie doubtful compli
ment lie pays Air. D. by saying that he “would
prefer Douglass to Lincoln as a senator, but he
would prefer a good democrat to either of them.
The Corn Crop in Missouri, Kansas and Ne
braska.
In this county the corn crop never looked more
promising. This is the case both in the bottoms
and on the hills.
The Rockport (Atchison county) Banner ofthe
12th instant says the corn in ttie bottoms which
was covered by flood is completely dried up, but
on all the uplands tbe crops look exceedingly fine,
and would make an abundant yield without anoth
er drop of rain.
Tne Leavenworth Times has accounts from the
interior of the Territory, north of the Kaw river,
that tfie corn crop in that section, as well as in oth
er sections of ttie Territory, will be of the finest
and largest yield this year. Gentlemen who have
travelled extensively through tbe corn-growing wes
tern States, and gone to Kansas, and seen the flour
ishing condition of the crops, report the prospect
for a rich harvest of corn as much more promising
than it is in those States. This is cheering news.
Kansas will be independent this year, as regards
this staple, and perhaps have a handsome sur
plus.
The Nebraska City News says that tiie yield of
the corn crop in Nebraska will, this season, bb to
all appearances unprecedentedly large. It is neatly
all now in “roasting ears,’ and never in this coun
ty looked so well. The stalk is of maenrficent
height, and is. we believe, well “eared.” Nebraska
soil is particularly adapted to the raising of corn,—
Potatoes also do fine; and for vegetables, such as
cabbages, beets, and squashes, it cannot be beat
en.—St. Joseph Journal.
Tbe following “verdick” was given and written
by the enlightened foreman of a coroner’s jury, at
the town of : .
“We are of A Pinion that the Decest met with
death from Violent Infirinatlon in the Arm, pro
duced from Uuoan Cauz.”— Ex.
This reminds us (says the Lumpkin Palladium ,)
of a verdict returned by a coroner's jury in some
one ofthe lower counties of Georgia, where the
deceased was killed by lightning. The foreman of
the jury, alter investigating the circumstances, rs
turned that,
“We are of opinion that tho deceased came to
his death casually by an accidental stroke of thun
der.”