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AaiCHS? J. cilViY WAVSH <
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 21, 18-13.
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE EXITED STATES.
JOHN C. CALHOUN,
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT:
LEVI WOODBURY,
FOR GOVERNOR,
MARK A. COOPER, OF MURRAY.
FOR CONGRESS,
JAMES 11. STARK, OF BUTTS.
We marked the birth-day of our
Journal, by unfurling to the breeze
the broad banner of Democracy, and
inscribing upon its bright field the
stainless name of John C. Calhoun,
I the American Aristides, as our First
[ Choice for President of the United
'States', and for the Vice Presidency,
the name of that wise, honest and able
Statesman and unswerving Patriot,
Levi Woodbury, of New Hampshire'.
Subject, of course, to the decision of a Na
tional Democratic Convention:
'Die Delegates to be chosen directly
by the People —to convene at Balti
more, May, 1844, and there individu
ally express Faithfully, the will of
their Constituents. We ask but a fair
held and fair play—and then “ God
defend the Right."
General Jackson as he formerly war and as
he n :»w is.
What a startling’ contract, what a spectacle is here
presented, compared with what Jackson once was
the haughty, self-willed, and to those he lilted not,
an overbearing man —in all cases of thwarting, or
resistance, preferring force to discussion, for accom
plishing his purpose the lofty, thief magistrate of
a mighty people, before whom, adversaries quailed
and opposition withered the stern impetuous war
rior, whose delights had been,
“The cannon’s roar, the trumpet's clang,
The rapture of the drift,
The whirl-wind, shout of victory
To him, the breath of life.”
lie who had with blazing eye and distended nos
tril, rushed to the reeling shock of contending ar
mies, with the fierce-exultation of the battle-trained
war steed. Now, oh how changed, pale, emaciated,
fi cb'e, gentle, helpless almost as infancy, and hum
ble, js Piety, bending in the presence of Omnipo
tence stands the chief in his hall, his tall, wasted,
bowed form, leaning on the staff indispensable to
support his steps, on the verge of that last resting
place appointed for all living. Verily, Marius in ex
ile, i,dining on the ruins of Carthage, presented not
a scene more affecting and admonitory.
The mysterious principle of association here brings
fresh and bright upon our memory, the following
long I rrgottcri lines of Collins they are intrinsical
ly so >cautiful and so apposite to the occasion, we
are confident our readers will thank us for the inser
tion.
I.
llow sleep the brave, who sink to rest
l!y all their country’s wishes blest,
When Spring returns with fingers cold,
To deck with flowers their hallow’d mould,
She then shall deck a sweeter sod,
Titan Fancy’s feet have t ver trod.
it.
By fairy hands their knell is rung,
By forms unseen their dirge is sung,
There, honor cotncs, a pilgrim gray
To bless the turf that wraps their clay,
And Freedom shall awhile repair
To dwell a weeping mourner there.
It glad ens our heart to learn from some of the ex-
Presjdctu’s neighbors, that since his return to the
Hcrm tage, his life has in all its aspects been that of
an exemplary Christian —and from his friends, that
for many years before, he had been much more un
der tbj influence of religious feelings, than the
hosts o’ libellers and malignant slanderers that as
sailed 1 ini, permitted the world to believe. Indeed,
Jackson’s -pirit seems, like that of Nelson’s, to have
been natu ally devotional, notwithstanding fearful
out-breakings on the part of both, of an opposite char
acter. Those ticrocs had another point of rcsein
bhnee —both were mild with the mild, but with the
froward fie rcc as fire.
The faults of this eminent man, whose fame occu
pies so conspicuous a place in the record of our
country’s glory, sprung from his temperament and its
unchecked Impulses kept, in constant activity by the
rough and strongly marked character of the people,
among who n, he passed many years of his life
his virtues, 1 is estimable and amiable qualities, were
the growth of his heart. His nobleness, his generos
ity and candor when unruffled, his fervent, undecay
ing affcctio” for his friends and devoted love of hU
country, still warm with umliminishcd energy the
bosom of the aged hero. Is it not true, that “Even
in our ashes live their wonted fires?" And these,
with seemingly unimpaired intelligence, that divine
essence, w[rich survives the “wreck of matter and
the crush of worlds” is nearly all now left of the
man, who filled, as it was often said, “the measure
of his country's glory.”
From a retrospect of the political, commercial and
financial concerns of the United States during the
Presidency of Jackson, and the light, which time
and events since his retirement, have thrown on
these subjects we have been compelled to the con
clusion, that he possessed far sighted political sa
gacity and the attributes of a great statesman, in a
much higher degree than has usually been conceded
to him —and that some of the measures deemed his
greatest mistakes, have been the grasping of a pow
erful mind principle, going to effect a
great aid enduring good, at the expense of a com
paratively small and temporary evil. The primary
and essential ob jects aimed at by President Jackson
during his administration, were the complete dis
charge of the Na.ional Debt, the restoration of the
Constitutional metallic currency, and the utter sepa
ration of the government from banks the adoption
of these measures, with the adjuncts stated in our
mottoes, are now known as absolutely indispensable,
to avert the dismemberment of the Unton —to re
store the country to its prosperity, and the govern
ment to its hcalh dignity and constitutional action.
We have, we believe on some by-gone occasions,
done the subject ~f these hasty remarks and reflec
tions injustice, misled by the false lights surround
ing us. We are ?r iteful to the editor of the Globe,
that the inlerest'ng and affecting narrative of his
visit to the Hermitage, recalled the wrong we had
done to our recollection, and afforded an appropriate
ness to this expression of our regrets.
The errors of the illustrious man we have been
speaking of, were neither few nor trivial—the ser
vices lie rendered hit country (as far as this world is
concerned,) more ti n amply atoned for them. Up
on their record in that book by which all shall be
judged, we trust confidingly, the dews of Mercy
have abundantly fallen and washed it out f r ever
that the spirits of hope, peace and consolation, have
long been the companions of his pillow, and that,
w hen the fiat “ Man appear before thy God” shall
be issued for him, they will sustain and cheer him
through the dark vale and shadow of death, and
guide him to those blessed regions, where the wick
ed cease from troubling, the weary are at rest, and
sin and sorrow known no more.
When the knell of the hero of New Orleans shall
be sounded, there will be mourning over the land,
“for a great man has fallen in Israel.”
“ Bibb” in the last Messenger.
From the able and conclusive refutation of the ar
ticle above mentioned, presented by*our correspond
ent over the signature of “Hampden,” we might
well pass it by without further notice. The gratui
tous and courteous allusion to ourselves, has excited
no emotion self-respect prevents our replying to
that portion of Bibb’s communication. Indeed, its
multiplied self-contradictions and absurdities, would,
to those who have taken pains to inform themselves
on the affairs treated of by him, defeat the mischief
he contemplates. We ar? truly sorry to notice that
personal and partisan rancour, arc the predominant
features of his communication.
Upon his misrepresentations and erroneous state
ments, (we use not the epithet, more exactly de
scriptive of their character,) respecting the objects of
the Democratic party in this State, the American
Democrat and its editor, we will not dwell. Habit
is second nature, and so, probably he could not
help it.
Os the honest, intelligent, and disinterested Whigs,
among our fellow citizens, (and tin l re are many such,)
wc respectfully ask the favor, that they will consult
Niles’ Register, under the head, Proceedings in
Congress, at the dates & on the occasions, pointed out
by “ Bibb,” or they may find an equally authentic,
and unquestionable statement of Mr. Calhoun’s con
duct and motives in the matters charged against him,
in the late biography of that gentleman published
by the Messrs. Harpers, which is for sale at both our
Book-stores, and at most others in the State price,
12 1-2 cents. We entreat every honest man of both
parties to give it a perusal. They will then see
what a shameful delusion “ Bibb" and sucli persons
as lie is, have sought to impose upon them.
The writer seems desirous of making the impres
sion, that the Democrat flung the Calhoun banner
abroad, to obtain popularity for the paper and the
party, in this State —and then asserts, that Calhoun
has no popularity at all any u’here in Georgia no,
nor even in Carolina —and this he does, with the
glaring facts before him, that in the late Convention,
in South Carolina, the vote in his favor was unani
mous, and in that of Georgia, two to one.
The writer of “ Bibb,” must certainly be rabid, and
we caution those about him to be on their guard, as
the dog-days arc approaching—but perhaps it is only
his accumulated venom, which, like that of the
rattle-snake at a certain season of the year, blinds
him.
Another point that “Bibb” labors with infinite
zeal and absurdity, is to show, that Mr. Calhoun was
equally wills Mr. Clay, ajbunder of the American
System. Well, this is a bright idea could it be
made out, it would ruin Calhoun with the Democrats,
but be a passport to the favor and confidence of every
genuine Whig, thus deprive Mr. Clay not only of the
support of the Southern Whigs, but of many in the
other States. Call you this hacking your friends
master “ Bibb?” Mr. Clay desires no such hackers.
That gentleman has often, and with reason, ex
claimed in reference to the Whigs, "Save me from
my friends."
We now ask in the spirit of candor and courtesy,
whether the course pursued by “Bibb” and other
writers and talkers of his stamp, of “ reviling” Mr.
Calhoun and the journals favorable to him, have any
tendency to advance the interest, increase the
strength of the Whig party, or brighten the prospects
of Mr. Clay! The reply will doubtless he in the
negative, and accompanied by the remark, that if
“Bibb” be a citizen of the South, his conduct is
subversive of her dearest interests.
We are sorry that a writer who has been so excru
ciatingly severe upon the poor Democrats, and their
prospects at the next election, should have soiled
(by his using it,) the honored name of Bibb. There
were such marked distinct varieties, between Dr.
George Bibb, after whom this county was called, and
the writer over his signature, as should have deterred
that person from assuming it. Dr. Bibb, was one of
the purest and strictest Constitutional democrats, we
were acquainted with, and in every aspect of his
conduct, character and deportment, a gentleman. He
was a distinguished member of that distinguished
republican phalanx, Georgia, in her better days, used
to send to Congress. Dr. Bibb was a favorite with
the patriarch of Constitutional Democracy, Thomas
Jefferson, and a faithful supporter of that good man’s
principles and administration.
The .V a disunitin'* refutation of the calum
nies of John M. Botts upon the President.
We take pleasure in directing our readers’ atten
tion to this able and conclusive document from the
“Madisonian,” published on the first page of this
day’s paper. It will doubtless he a matter of regret
to every candid man who reads it---that he ever al
lowed the statements of Mr. Botts, to make the slight
est impression on his mind prejudicial to President
Tyler.
Before reading these t aper-, wc thought it almost
impossible that a Representative from the “Old Do
minion,” a countryman of the distinguished men of
that great commonwealth, whose names have shed a
halo of light and glory upon their country and the
age could become so utterly lost to his own self
respect, and the common proprieties that should
mark the conduct and opinions of every gentleman
in public as well as in private life.
The time has been in that State, when the man
who would thus shamelessly violate tho integrity of
private associations, would forfeit the respect of ev
ery high minded gentleman, and be thrown like a
viper from the bosom of society.
The insane fury with which Mr. Botts has contin
ued to assail the President for the last two years, is
almost lunatic, and upon any other supposition than
that lie is laboring under some groat mental aberra
tion, it would be difficult to account for it. We hope
for the honor of “Old Virginia,” and for the sake of
the gentleman himself, that this may be true, if not,
so far as Mr. Botts is a specimen, “Rome has lost
her breed of noble son3.”
Mr. Van Buren.
Previously tocxprcssitig an opinion of the chances
that gentleman’s claims have of being entertained
or declined, by the National Democratic Convention,
wc submit a few general remarks, bearing on the vi
tally important subjects, by conventions, nomina
tions, and elections, among a free people. We fear
it is too often the case, that delegates to conventions,
and our fellow-citizens at the polls, consider them
selves merely as judges between the competing
candidates this is a partial view of their duties.
Every citizen in such cases, should view himself as
a member of the Grand Inquest of his country, ap
pointed to determine the people and the applicants
for their favors, and he should feel as he casts his
vote, that he is under the most solemn, the most sa
cred obligations to bestow it only on the man, who,
after due and conscientious examination he believes
to have tlie greatest capabilities, and the most inflex
ible determination to preserve the Liberties, the
Constitution, and the Union of this country, and
whose measures go most certainly and directly to se
cure its truest and must permanent prosperity and
happiness.
As far as the treatment of candidates during a can
vas is concerned the rule prescribed by justice
and candor, is, let their friends advance all that truth
and/uctsanctions in their favor; of tlieir opponents,
nothing that is aspersive or depreciating. At the
same time, if a candidate labor under any disability,
through which the common weal may suffer loss or
he endangered, it is the imperative duty of every
good citizen to point it out, and every conscientious
editor to place it before the people. But this duty
should be performed with all tenderness to the feel
ings of'he parties concerned, and under the full in
fluence of that master maxim for the regulation of
human conduct. “Do to others, as ye would they
should do unto you.” If these conclusions are cor
rect and obligatory on all, they are more imperatively
soon editors they should observe strictly—nothing
extenuate (where the public good is implicated) nor
on any occasion, set down aught in malice. As far as
Martin Van Buren’s claims are concerned, wc have
much good to say, and a few objections to urge
the latter duty shall be performed with all the re
spect and gratitude due to his eminent services to
his country, and the kindness we cherish towards
him as an able and generally consistent Democrat.
He is our second choice, and if nominated by the
Convention, shall receive to the measure of our hum
ble abilities, a support as zealous and unwavering, as
in his last contest.
As we deem the subject one of no ordinary im
portance, we shall resume it in our next number.
Democratic Conveuliotl.
The deliberations of the late Convention at Mil
ledgcville have been received with as much unan
imity and as little dissatisfaction as the labors of such
bodies usually are. A large majority of the party
have greeted them with a ready and cheerful “ well
done any slight feeling of disappointment which
may have been entertained by the friends of the va
rious gentlemen whose claims were before the Con
vention, will have been merged long ere the elec
tion, into the strongest enthusiasm for the success of
all the nominees as worthy and able champions and
defenders of our most cherished political principles.
Conventions, like all other human contrivances, al
though they have the great advantage of collating
public sentiment and of ascertaining the opinions of
the majority of the parly upon any particular subject,
have sometimes their attendant evils. Wc believe,
however, that few Conventions connected with our
party history have higher claims to the confidence
and respect of the Democracy of Georgia,for obtain
ing as many of tho advantages, with as few of the
evils as possible. We presume that no one who is
conversant with the fact3, will doubt, that the Presi
dential nomination in the Convention, wa3 a fair and
honest expression of the will of a large majority of
the Democratic, party in the State. And the same is
true of our nominations for the Gubernatorial chair,
«■ the vacancy in our Congressional delegation,
cd by the resignation of Major Cooper. That
A. COOPER will receive the enthusiastic
support of the Democracy of Georgia, wc have not a
doubt. They have tried him more than once and
have found him not wanting in any thing that consti
tutes a faithful public servant. In public life they
have found him able and honest, as he was fearless
and independent. In private as pure as he was un
suspected. Making the Democratic Republican code
of’93, his guiding star, he has followed it through
life with undeviating and unwavering fidelity.
Whether culminating in the zenith of triumph, or
sinking fra time behind the murky clouds of ignor
ance and error.
Though his friends claim for him no martial re
nown, no extended military services, no bloody bat
tles fought and won, we have little doubt that
many of his associates in the Florida campaign will
remember the good qualities ho developed on that
occasion. Wc have heard some of them say so.
JAMES H. STARK.
The Democracy of Middle Georgia—(lie tenth
legion of the Republican party in (his State, and the
good men and true of Butts, Pike, Campbell and
Fayette, indeed the whole Coweta country,who have,
amid every change, been constant and enduring in
their attachment to their democratic faith ; the men
who neither blenched nor bowed before the political
storm which prostrated,though but for a time,ourpolit
ical ascendancy in other sections, in 1840, must feel
a more than common interest in the success of this
gallant champion of their principles. Possessing- a
strong and practical mind, the loftiest sense of honor,
and the most ardent attachment to repul.lican prin
ciples, qualities that command our admiration and
respect, wc cannot permit ourselves to indulge a
doubt, that his strong claims v ill be remembered,
not only by his own immediate constituency, but
that a hearty and enthusiastic support will be yielded
him by the whole party from the ccntie to the cir
cumference of Democratic Georgia.
Wc will be more than mistaken if 1843 does not
show us Mark A. Cocpcrduly installed into the Ex
ecutive office, and James H. Stark elected to Con
gress.
In this connexion we will state that there was one
objection to Major Cooper’s nomination, and only
one —that was, many, while disliking to create a va
cancy in Congress, wished to retain his able and pa
triotic services in that situation.
Death by Drowning,
We regret to state that a young gentleman, by th e
name of Stockton, came to a melancholy and
premature death, last evening. While in the river
bathing, eleven miles below town, he was seized
with the cramp and sank.
Rattle of Ranker’s Hill, 17th June, 1775,
This glorious event, one of the mightiest in the
tide of time, when considered in its relations to the
freedom of this country, and the progress of liberty
over the whole world, was celebrated in this plare
by the firing of camion, and by a full turn out and
brilliant parade of the Macon Volunteers.
(COMMUNICATE!). ]
Mr. Editor: —l noticed iu the last number of the
Messenger, a communication over the signature of
“ Bibb,” as little distinguished by that courtesy
which should characterize a liberal opponent, as it is
distinguished by an absence of fairness and candor.
It is as difficult to form a just opinion of the author
ship of this remarkable production , as to account for
the malignant hatred evinced by this individual to
wards those who are so unfortunate n to be in polit
ical opposition to him, unless we ascribe it to some
wandering and restless demagogue who seeks to re
venge upon his opponents the just rebuke that impu
dent ignorance, has received from an indignant peo
ple.
Nothing is more appareut in this labored tirade,
than the just and well grounded fear that lie enter
tains, of Mr. Calhoun’s vast and rapidly increasing
popularity, although he endeavors to conceal it by a
cloud of contradictory assertions, and a formidable
display cf dates.
If “ Bibb" and the Whig party can elect Mr. Clay
with sinh triumphant case as lie says, and they seem
to think, it is Drought to be a matter of perfect indif
ference to them, who the Democratic party nomi
nates ; but it is not true : they believe that they can
readily beat Mr. Van Buren, but they know that Mr.
Calhoun can concentrate the entire Democratic
party, who, with the assistance of thousands of State
Rights Whigs, will give “Old Harry of the West” a
renewed term on bis leave of absence to the shades
of Ashland ; otherwise it is difficult to account for
this impel tiiient attempt at interference in a matter
which concerns so little, cither “Bibb" or the Whig
party.
As far as I know, sir, the Democratic parly arc per
fectly satisfied that the Whigs shall run whom they
choose for the Presidency ; we believe that they have
pretty well settled down upon Mr. Clav, though we
do not pretend to dictate to them. We pay just
tribute to his great abilities and splendid eloquence,
although we honestly differ with him upon political
principles.
“Bibb” makes some curious admissions among
the most remarkable, is that the Whigs ! yes bloody
minded Whigs, arc in the dangerous habit of going
to Democratic meetings to mak or swell Calhoun
majorities. Are not “Bibb” and others, afraid that
these same Whigs will carry their good feelings a
little farther and sw ell his majorities at the ballot box.
Is it not so? To all such Whigs whether iu Georgia
or New York we say come on.
In several places iu this contradictory article it is
stated with much acrimony that Mr. Calhoun has no
strength anywhere, and again that the Democratic
party,by “presenting the name of Calhoun in contrast
with that of Clay, and raising the cry of “Free
Trade” against “Tariff,” seek to regain tho power
which their vile management has lost to them ”
Which statement does “Bibb” wish the public to be
lieve.
In the midst of a vindictive and virulent attack
upon Col. Samuel Young of New York, “Bibb” in
forms us that he was about to laugh at the Editor of
the American Democrat. It is to be regretted that
he did not succeed in this laudable design; but I am
afraid that ho only “ grinned horribly, a ghastly
smile,” as no man who is under the influence of such
had feelings can enjoy a good lieatty laugh.
It is a well known fact that Col. Samuel Young
presented an able and conclusive report, in which he
proved that a large portion of the immense public
debt of New York, had been accumulated iu direct
violation of the Constitution, and was consequently
invalid, —but that he ever advised the State not to
pay it, we arc inclined to"think, can only be found
in the records of such veracious chroniclers aa the N.
Y. Courier & Enquirer, Baron Munchausen and
“Bibb.” “Bibb” has found a “Mare’s Nest,” for
which he will no doubt receive the usual premium
which is awarded to such discoveries. Although he
docs not exactly savthat Mr. Calhoun is unpopular in
South Caholina, he leaves us to infer it. This is
on a par with many other of this writers assertions.
“Bibb” seems to be more intimately familiar with
the movements of the Democratic party in Maine,
New Hampshire, Virginia, North Carolina and Ala
bama, than the Democrats themselves. It will re
quire something more than “Bibb’s” hare assertion
to make the public or ourselves believe that his dicta
upon this subject, is “confirmation strong as proof
of holy writ.”
“Bibb” gratifies himself with a furious set to of
“revilings,” upon P. A. Brownson and Isaac Hill.
We have not heard whether these gentlemen were
annihilated or not, but shall anxiously look out for
intelligence from Massachusetts and New Hamp
shire.
He does not seem to entertain the most friendly
feelings towards the “Federal Union.” Perhaps he
has substantial reasons for it.
And now for (he “dates and documents"’ which
"Bibb” has scraped together, in such antithetical
profusion, and parades with such apparent sclf-gratu
lation. Speaking of Mr. Calhoun he says:
“In 1526 the god-father of a protective tariff—in
1932, the advocate of Nullification to overthrow it.”
Now what arc the facts ?
In 1826, Mr. Calhoun, with almost the whole South
ern representation voted for the bill for the collection
of revenue which was a great reduction from the war
tariff, and was justly and honestly framed in such a
manner as to allow the manufacturers gradually to
withdraw the capital which they had invested during
the existence of the Non-Importation Act. In 1832,
wc proudly avow that he was in favor of nullifying
the grinding “Protective Tariff” of 1529, which was
prostrating the agricultural interests of the South.
Between ’l6 and ’32 the tariff had been modified
twice, and each time the odious principle of protec
tion was increased until it reached its maximum iu
the “hill of abominations.”
Those who consider Nullification an error, ac
knowledge that Mr. Calhoun was actuated by a patri
otic devotion to the interests of the South.
“ Bibb” says:
“In 1933, the supporter of the compromise act—in
1841 the violent opponent of it.”
Now what arc the facts?
In 1833 when Mr. Clay and the manufacturers were
forced reluctantly to release their unholy grasp upon
the vital interests of the South, & in the Compromise
Bill go re up the principle of protection, Mr. Calhoun
voted for the bill which gave them six years to direct
their capital into other channels, and bring the tariff
down to a revenue standard. In 1941 after the expi
ration of the act Mr. Calhoun did oppose its renewal,
as well as the present onerous protective tariff.
Again :
“In 1916 the advocate of a National Bank —in ’34
proposing to extend its charter 12years. ’
Now what are the (bets ?
Neither Mr. Calhoun or his friends have the slight
est, wish to deny that after crushing two or three swin
dling charters, he did votf for the least objectionable
one that was presented to Congress, and that in 34
he wished to avoid a financial convulsion by giving
the Bank 12years to wind upits affairs gradually.
Wc will only notice one other of these contradic
tory allegations by stating that in 1336, when from
the sale of the public iands, the tariff of 1928, and
other sources, a large surplus had accumulated iu
the public treasury beyond the wants of the Govern
ment, the public debt had been extinguished, Mr.
Calhoun was therefore in favor of returning the sur
plus money then in the Treasury of the Stales, to he
by them retuined to the people from whom it had
been collected, and not have it thrown away upon
Ranks, or used as a corruption fund. In 1341 he oppo
sed the distribution, not only because there was no
surplus Jfund, but because there was a large public
debt. The Government herself was a borrower in
every market, and no distribution could take place
without increased burthens upon the people, im
posed by the collection of anew fund for distribu
tion. Mr. Calhoun is not in favor of the shallow
electioneering scheme that would collect from the
people their own money, and after wasting half of it
in process of collection and upon the officers em
ployed in doing it, return the balance to them as a
boasted bounty. In 1836 Mr. Calhoun was in favor of
distribution, not as a permanent policy of govern
ment, but simply because he believed that it was the
only proper app’icalion of the surplus moneys then
in the Public Treasury.
Were it not as tedious as unprofitable, wc might go
on and dispose of all these assertions in the same
way. Although Mr. Oalhcun’s friends are ready to
admit that increased wisdom and experience basin
some cases induced him to oppose measures that lie
formerly advocated. It is only such “wise men” as
“Bibb” that never change.
We are ala loss to explain the rancorous hatred
with which “Bibb” attempts to “revile” Mr. Calhoun,
and consider it unworthy of further notice.
Is “Bibb” one of those self-rig-heous political
pharisees,who has (without changing) abandoned ev
ery principle which characterized the Troup party of
’25 and the “States Rights” party of ’32, and now
seeks to conceal it by raising a hue and cry of deser
tion, treachery, etet. ? Asa member of those two par
ties, and of the Democratic party of 1840, I tell him
if we have changed our men, you have apostatised
from your principles. HAMPDEN.
To our Filend*•
Those of our Democratic friends to whom we have
this week enclosed subscription lists, for the “ Ameri
can Democrat, ’ who feel an interest in the success
of the principles wc advocate, will oblige us by cir
culating them among tlieir friends, ami procuring as
many new subscribers as possible.
CO.HHFKCIAL JOURNAL
CHARLESTOS MARKETS.
Cottom. li will be recollected that in our review of the
10th inst., we Plated that iho Upland market, towards the
close ol the week had become very languid, in consequence
ol the firm stand assumed by holders; and the transactions of
die week just closed will still further strengthen the opinion
then advanced, as the operation* do not exceed 2092 bales.
There was some inquiry, it is true, in the early jmrt of tho
week tor the article, hut as shippers were demanding the rates
current previous -o the advices |>er the Atxulia , holders had
eiiher to yield or withdraw from the market, and they generally
preferred the latter alternative, for die prcscutfat all events—
there were a few, however, who. to ncgociule sales, submitted
to a concession ol an I*3 to 1-4 ct.; but the decline was not
general, and we therefore continue the quotations of the previ
ous week The receipts are 2179 bales. The sales are as fol
lows :—Buat 5; 56 at 5 1-3: 89 at 5 1-4 ; 4b at 5 5-16; 129 al
5 3-9 ; at 5 13; SS6 at 5 5-8; 205 at 5 3 I; 24 at 5 7-8; 114
at 6; 77 at 6 1-9; 2*7at 66 I-1; 11 at 6 3-4: 275 at 612; 11 at 63 4;
and 53 at 7 1-4. The tran«iciions in Long Cotton comprise
11 bales, prices ranging from 10 1-2 to 14 cents per lb.
Trom the New York Herald.
monky MARKET.
Thursday, June 13 CP M.
Ihe accounts from the west, in relation to the general lecl
ing in the markets, aod the prosj»eci of business, are of the
most flattering description. In the port of Cleveland, Ohio,
at a late da:c, thvre were eighty sail of vessels arrived from
and clerting for every portouthe vast extent of the navigation.
Money was increasing in abundance. 'J he rise in wheat and
other produce, by accelerating the flow of money into the
hands of the farmers, and addition to the proceeds of the late
loan, were all tending rapidly to restore that feeling of buoy
ancy which the liquidation of the banks last winter, in some
degree helped to destroy. The public have become convinced
that their welfare is by no means bound in banks. Money in
return for wheat is tar better than on promissory notes. In all
directions the same state of affairs is apparent. The general
welfare of the country is rapidly improving; and were it not
for the destructive influence of the tariff, would uow be highly
prosperous 'I he next steamer will have arrived at the end of
the Week, and will, undoubtedly lit jug better news
At the new Board, United Skates 6’s sold at 112 I*B. The
pi ices were generally higher than at the other board.
To-morrow is to Ie a great day on the Ilarlem rood. The
President and suite are to go out to visit the hieh bridge, the
stupendous water works, A:c. Several new and splendid cars
have been provided by the c >mpany, forming a inode of con
veyance far superior to that of private carriages, as they are
npl impeded or incommoded by the crowd.
STATE OP TRADE.
A fair amount of business is iloing for the reason, which at
this period of the year is usually dull. Produce is firm, and a
fine export demand exists in some articles.
Oils Crude Whale 32 3-4 cents.
Provisions —Pork is firm. Prime, $8,62 1-2; Mess, $lO,-
62 1-2: Old Pi line, $8,25, and Mess $10,25. Beef at $8.50 for
City Mess; and $6,12 1-2 a 6,25 lor Prime. I.ard lor export,
kegs Prime a' 6 1-2 cents, with some at 514 a 5 7-8 cents;
Hams at 4 2-3, Shoulders at 3 2-3.
Flour—Ohio and Michigan, $5; Genesee, $5.12 12. New
Orleans is dull, $1,87 1-2; Georgetown at 5,12 1-2; Alexandria
and Richmond County, 5; Howard street, 6,12 12: Brandy
wine, 5.50; Rye Flour, 3,25; Brandy wine, 3,25; hhds. at 13,-
50; fillip Stuffs, 13 cents,
Ashes—-Pots at $4,02 1-2; Pearls at 5,56i-4 a 5,50.
Grain —lllinois for milling at $1,12 I-2ceihts. Corn, North
ern, at 58 a 59. Rye at 72 1-2 cents. Oats at 30 a 32.
Whiskey Drudge is at 23 cents. For bbls. 23 12 a 24.
llay The market is heavy at 40 a42 cents.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
AT TZZC PEOPLE'S STOHE.
TO you good people one and all,
(Jnr Store is under the Washington Hall,
Where Goods are cheaper than betore—
Our place is called “ The People’s Store "
The Ladies nil, if wc can guess,
Iu pursuit ol a rich new dress,
Will tall around and look still more.
At our Fancy Goods at the People's Store.
The Fashion too where you may learn,
Then unto your homes return.
You will as thousands have liefore.
Pay ns a visit at the People’s ctore.
Rich Bulzarine and Gro de lae,
Which we sell cheap for ready pay;
Twenty-live cents cheaper than liefore,
Are now selling at the People’s Store-
Or fine light Silks, liolh striped and plain,
And rich Silk Shawls, and Al. de Lame,
Great crowds tire thronging at our door;
We hail them welcome at the People’s Store.
This invitation we give to all,
And we hope you ’ll not forget to call,
Y r ou ’ll find new goods, no wish for more,
By calling ut the People’s Store.
We say to all in this commonwealth
Who desire- to increase in wealth.
We ’ll sell you Goods on the cheapest score,
If you will call al the People's Sture.
And now to close our motley rhyme,
We hope for us you ’ll not decline
To call on us as heretofore,
And receive our thanks at the People’s Store.
CRANE &, CLARK.
Macon, June 21, 1813. 6-2 t
MASONIC NOTICE.
MACON LODGE No. 6, will celebrate the
approaching Anniversary of St. John the Baptist, by
a public address by our Rev. Brother S. G. Braoo.
All Brethren in good standing, in distant lodges,
are invited to favor us on that occasion.
S. ROSE, Secretary.
Macon, Juno It. ""
NEW AND FASHIONABLE
DRY (i 0 0 I) s.
rg"WIE subscriber would respectfully inform the citi
■ zens of Macon and vicinity, that he has just re
ceived a full assortment of Hummer Dry Goods, among
which are fashionable French Bolzarine and other
MuSlins, French Cambrics, rich seasonable Bilks mid
Batins, superior Black Ned Shawls, Black Lace Cardi
nals, fine white ami colored Tarleton Muslin Mantlets
Bilk and Barege Mamies, Silk Ncrk Ties, Silk Thread
and Cotton Gloves and Mitts, black, colored and
white Kid Gloves, Silk and Ooton Hosiery, L’sle
Thread Valence, and real Thread Lace, Edgings and
Insertings, Cambric nod Muslin Insertiugs, Jaconet,
Swi=s,Tarleton and Nansook Muslins, Bishop Law ns,
superior Hemstitched and Revered Linen Cambric
Handkerchiefs, superior Irish Linen, Linen l nm'iric,
nod very fine French Lawn, superior Linen, Damask
Table Cloths, Towelling Diaper, Bleached and Un
bleached Shirtings and Sheetings real Karteton Ging
hams, a large assortment of Calicoes and Cambrics,
Ladies superior Corsets, Ladies’ and Misses’ Slu es
and Bonnets, Marking Canvass and Patterns, Wors
ted Gruels, Sec.
Also a general assortment of brown, fancy colored
a.id white Linen and Cotton Drillings, while and
colored Sateen, Georgia Nankeen, a good assortment
of tjendemen’s Gloves, Hosiery, Hamlkcrcl iefs. Cra
vats and Stocks, and a general assortment of such
goods ns arc usually kept in Dry Good Stores, a.I of
which will he sold as low as the same Goods can he
bought in this or any other Southern City- The pub
lic are invited to calf and examine for themselves at
his Store, one door above Geo. A. Kimberly’s Hal
Store.
N. B.— DRESS MAKING in the best manner,
and most fashionable style.
G. L. WARREN.
Mav 24, 3 lm.
’ swttnwsa sbaw*
KIMBERLY’S
O* I'at Store :«£(!
CONSISTING OF GENTLEMENS’ LEGHORN,
PANAMA, MANILLA, AND PALM
LEAF HATS;
All of which, will be sold as j.ow as the lowsst-
May 21. 2
BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
AT I.EV7 YORK PRICES.
T BAR.NF.S. oflers to she
fey «* • public at his store ort Mul-
V -• ferry Urea, an extensive stork
:\W'\ of SCIIOOI, LAW. VIEDI
CAI. and MISCELLANE
. OUS BOuKS together with
every article in the Stationery line.
Flunk Book* of every description,'Coart, Re
cord, and Docket Hooks, various sizes.
J B. would respectfully invite teachers and others
who may u ntil School Books, to call and examine his
" 'licit will he sold at the lowest possible prices,
lor Cnh w holesale and retail.
Country Merchants ean be supplied with paper by
the ream or ease ns low as it con be purchased lit
New fork, and in tnanv cases much low'cr. All
orders from the country will be promptly at’ended to.
MlnHk Hooks and Paper Ruled and Hound
to order, in the best manner. Hook Bind
ing in geueial attended to.
Macon, May 17. 1
NEW, CHEAP Sc DESIRABLE GOODS,
SAMUEL J. RAY, <fc CO.
HAVE just received anti are now opening a genera
nssonnem of seasonable STAPLE AND
IANCV DRV GOODS, which they will sell at very
reduced prices lor Cash, being anxious to reduce their
present large Stock, among w hich may he tound
Superior \V 001-tlyed Black, Blue-Black, and Invisible
_ Green Cloths.
Cassiuteres, woolen, velvet, valentia, Sc satin Vestings.
Flaunt Is, me mines anti printeJ Orleans Cloths.
French, English and American Prints.
Challeys, Muslin de Laities,French Collar* and Capes.
Black, blue-black and rich light limey colored Silks
and Satins
Black, India Satins, Indian Coral Spitnlficld, Pongee,
Linen, Cambric and Grass Linen Handkerchiefs.
Muslin de Laine and Satin Shawls, Neck Ties, and
Dress Handkerchiefs.
Irish Linens, Linen Shirtings, Lawns and Diapers.
Jaconet, Swiss, Nansook and Book Muslins.
Silk, Cotton and Worsted Hosiery, Gloves, and Sus
penders.
Gent’s. Merino Shirts and Pants, Stocks and Collars.
Bed Ticks,Brown Sc Bleaehed Shirtings and Sheetings.
Superior Bleached Long Cloths, Canton Flannels and
Drillings.
Kerseys. Linssya, sup Bed and Negro Blankets.
Shell and Buffalo Twist Side, nnd Riding Combs.
Spool Thread, Tapes, Pius, Buttons, &c.
With many other articles too tedious to mention.
P. S Purchasers w ill find it to their interest to rail.
S. J KAY & CO.
May 24, 2 le
Ifbar-a. SGVsr'ik&tisG
fBVIIE undersigned ha* the honor of informing the
X Ladies nnd Gentlemen of Macon, that he has
rrec ed, at his Confectionary Store, [next door to
11. Shot well's Apothecary Shop, corner of Mulberry
and Third Streets,]
A SOD V FOUNTAIN.
Where Mineral leed Wa'ers of the most improved
formula can he obtained. Together with SYRUPS of
every description. Constant attention to visitors, from
early iu the morning, till ten in the evening.
WM SPEAR.
Macon, Mny 31, 1843. 3 Jm
NEW SI*RI G AND SUMMER
CLOT BING.
H. SPENCER,
Having received this day, per Steamer J. God
dard, the balance of his Spring purchases, is now
prepared to oiler to the citizens of Macon and vicinity,
a lull and complete assortment of fashionable
BPIUNG AND SUMMER CLOTHING,
consisting of every variety and style of Coats, Pan In
add Veals, suited I r the season, together with a great
vnr ely of Summer Scnrls, Stocks, Gloves, Shirts, Col
lars, Bosoms, Suspenders. See., See.
Also a splendid assortment of Cloths, Cassimeres
Vestings, Drab de Taes, Camhlt-ts, Linen Drillings,
See., all of which w ill lie sold or made up to order on
the very lowest t ruts For Cash.
Feeling fully competent that I can make it for the
interest oi gentlemen replenishing their wnrdrob s to
purchase of me, I respectfully solicit a call from all
tit the Store, one door below J. A. & S. S. Virgin's
Jewelry Store, and directly opposite the north-west
front of the Washington ilnll, where unprecedented
bargains mav always be found.
Macon, May 24 9
BOOK-SEZ.UER,
IS SOLE AGENT FOR THE SALK OF MY PILLS
IN THE CITY OF MACON, GEO.
B. BRANDRETH, M. D.
Macon, May 31 3 ts
% stouuKg, & e 0.7
COM MISSION MERCHANTS,
U. SL. S util it cn, l
1L lU* Durirtt. >
ATTENTION,
CITIZENS or BiBS COUNTY.
f|U;E time for receiving TAX RETURNS for Bibb
X County, will expire on the Wth instant. All per
sons interested, w ill please make tlieir returns in time,
and t < reby save Donat.e Tax.
My Office is in the Store occupied"by Messrs. Reid
Sc Ei.ns, below the Washington Hall, on Mulberry
Sttcct.
, SOL R. JOHNSON, R. T. R.
Macon, June 9th, 1843
GREAT BARGAINS IN
Prices Rcbuceel 2.1 per Cent.
©a 3.x WJV.mSyUMT’Sa
CALL AND SEE,
J IVIIE SUBSCRIBER, being determined.to close his
l Stock of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
will sell at or near Cost and charges, until funher no
th e ; and would respectfully ask purchasers to call
aod examine before purchasing. His stock consists in
part of— Rich French .Muslins, various pattern and
styles; Fashionable Bulzarine Muslins, fine French
and English Cambrics, a large assortment of English
nnd American Prints, fron 6J to 25 cents; Black and
Colored Silks, Satins and Sareenetts; Rich Foulard
Silks; Ladie’s line and super Lawn Handkerchiefs;
Silk. Thread nnd Co'ton (Roves and Hoisery ; Supe
rior Gauze Cardinals; Net Shawls, Tarleton and
Braige Mantles and Scarfs; Tafiela and Satin Rib
bons; Hat and Cap do; Crapes and Crape l,i3se; — "
Cambric, Muslins, Lace, and Tlirend Trimmings;
Bombazines, Super Irish Linens; Brown; While and
Colo-ed Linen Drillens; Pantaloon Stuffs and Vest
ings, and a good assortment of Domestic Goods, and
most articles usually kept in a Fnrtcy and Staple Dry
Goods Store All of which w ill be sold as above, for
CASH
JCr Dimes taken at Ten for the Dollar.
G. L. WARREN,
First door above Geo. A. Kimberly's Hut Store.
June 13. stf
GROCERIES.
fi?HE subscribers continue to keep on hand nt tho
A old stand, opposite the Washington Hall, a good
assdrtmervlof Groceries, Bagging,Salt, Iron, Sec., wrltich
they will sell low for cash.
C. CAMPBELL & CO.
Macon, June 7, 1843. 4 ts
BACON.
10,000 2,000 lbs Hams and Shoulders.
For sale by C. CAMPBELL A’Jft
Macon, June 7, 1843 4 ts
NOTICE.
Months after date, application will be made
to the Honorable, the Inferior Court, when sitting
for Ordinary purposes, sot leave to sell the real Estate
of D. H. Emmons, late of said county, deceased.
TAMES M. GREEN, Adtnr.
June I, 1843.
PRINTING.
OF BOOK AND FANCY JOB PRINTING
Will be neatly executed at the Office of tkb
American Democrat, on Mulberry Street.
Our collection of Job Type is New
and comprises every vari
ety desirable, to
enable us to
execute
our work in a superior m^.ncr.