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From the Savannah Rcpub'ican. 0 LETTER FROM ONE OF THE MIER PRIS ONERS. We are indebted to an esteemed friend in Camden, for the following highly in teresting letter from Mr. McMullen, one of the Mier prisoners, which we lay be fore our readers this morning. The wri ter formerly resided in this part of the world, and has ma&y friends here \v ho perhaps may be able to do something for his liberation. Already an application for his release has been forwarded to Gen. 'Thompson, our Minister in Mexico, who j lias hitherto been quite successful in his efforts to procure the enlargement of Tex ian prisoners. Perhaps any interference might come too late to a proud spirit, in sulted by cruel task-masters. The letter will excite no little admira tion, so honest, straight-forward, and so ber is it—as free from any attempt at fine writing, as it is from gasconading abuse of the Mexicans. There is something however which almost excites a smile in the nonchalcnt manner in which he re refers to the Mexican Government. We infer that he regards so worthless an es tablishment lawful plunder, and would deem any conquest justifiable, which pla ced the fortunes of the country in better hands. The writer we understand is scarcely twenty years of age. Prison Santiago, ) City of Mexico, May 17, 1843. To Captain Richard Floyd: Dear Sir—l will refer you to my letter written to the General, for an account of the battle of Mier, and endeavor to give you an account of our trials, and hard ships since our capture. We remained in the Matamoros five days, when we commenced our journey to this place; we passed through many of their princi pal towns, but nothing of importance transpired until four days march from Satilio, where we determined to carry into effect our long intended attack upon the guard, whose number was two hun dred and fifty, ours being two hundred and fifteen, five sick and nearly one-half openly opposed to the measure, but not withstanding all, the next morning we made a rush and bore down every thing in our way, killing eight of them, and taking a large number prisoners, whom we turned loose as soon as the fuss was over. Our loss was five killed and five wounded. L>y ten o’clock, we were on the road homo, with 160 guns besides small arms, <0 horses, and a good stock of provisions. That day and night we mulched sixty miles, and in two days and nights, and part of another, we march ed one hundred and fifty, when we met a friend who gave us the direction thro’ the country, but as some of our party doubted the sincerity of our visitor, we left the road and took to the mountains, where we found water very scarce, and our horses could not truvel; so we came to the determination to kill them and go o i loot. At it we went, and I never saw such a scene as followed. In a deep ra vine, formed by high mountains on both sides, lay the horses with their throats cut; while the men were busy fleecing the meat from their bones, others were making fires and bringing water which had been found a league below in a basin formed by the rocks. It was a queer sitrhr, yet a good one for the painter.— The next day we took up our march across the barren mountains, and for five days we travelled without tasting water. On the fifth 1 resigned myself to my fate, which seemed inevitable," and lay "under the shade of my b’anket to die. At noon, however, we saw a smoke arise, which gave all new hopes, as it was the signal agreed upon if any found water; ° we were divided in small parties in search of it. In the cool of the evening we made for the smoke, which still rolled in a large column, but to our surprise we found ourselves in talking distance of a body of our enemy instead of water. It did not take us long to get away from there, and consult upon the best plan to pursue. We determined to keep tire valley until we found water. That night we travel led ten leagues, and at break of day came upon the piquet guard of another body of the enemy. All of our party, except my self and one other, ran; and when we looked for them we could see nothing of them. We then agreed to go to the pass iu the mountain, where we expected to find water; but upon our arrival we found the pass guarded by several of the enemy. Ilerc we were nearly dead for want of water, and unable to proceed further.— AVc became regardless of consequences, and determined to have water or die in the attempt, so iu we marched and de manded water, which was given in small quantities, which saved the lives of ma ny, who would have killed themselves by drinking it. We were assured we should be treated as before ; they contin ued to take small parties until our num- ber was 17G, when we again started for Saltillo in irons. There we remained nineteen days to gain strength for the journey, and while there, an order was issued lor all to be shot, but this order was recalled and one issued for every tenth man. This was made known to us at the place where we had first gained our liberty. A covered jar was produced containing 17G beans, 17 of which were black, to denote death ; we drew as our names were called from a list, and I nev er saw such a firmness displayed. Not a tear was shed by those who had to die. Our unfortunate companions were taken out blind-folded, with their hands tied behind them, and shot for a crime, if a erime it was, which we were all equally guilty of. A strong guard was placed over us with orders to shoot us if we made the least show of assistance to our friends. left the next morning with sorrow ful hearts, under the assurance from the officers that they had orders to treat us wed. From this time till our arrival in San Louis Polosi, our irons were taken »fT Two days before our arrival heie we were again made to mourn for the loss of our Col. Cameron, who was taken from among us in the dead of night, and his sentence of death road as follows: “ To fulfil the order executed at the Sal tillo, the place our comrades were shot, Cameron must die.!’ After having stood his chance in the lottery of life and death, he is taken out and murdered because he was a brave man, whom they (eared. He was as brave a man as ever drew a sword in the cuuse of lilierty. 'To day we were put in irons, and on Monday we are to work, but we have come to the conclusion to die rather than do so.— Whether the men will stand up to their determination is yet to be tested. This country is on the eve of a revolution, and from what I can learn, it will be a suc cessful one. God grant it may be, in which case we stand a chance to be lib erated. We have been told that we will not be set at liberty until Texas takes prisoners to exchange for us, which will be a long time lam afraid. The coun try is very poor and presents a barren ap pearance except small valleys, which ap pear to be rich and productive. There is no timber here except in the uninnab ited mountains, and lire-wood is very scarce. Two thirds of this people are in a state of abject slavery. Oppressed by the rich, they are compelled to sell their liberty to keep from starvation.— The government is straining every nerve to subdue Yucatan, but every report is in favor of the patriots, who 1 think wiil gain the day. The manner in which they raise money here is bv forced loans, which they never pay. This is the man ner in which this government is support ed at ibis time, and tire people can't stand it long. 1 have often wished myself among you, since my departure from your part of the country, where I spent some very happy days. Give my respects to all your family. Y our iriend, john McMullen. ANOTHER BURNING OF CENTRAL BILLS. Two hundred and five thousand six hundred and twenty dollars more of the bills of the Central Bank were burned on yesterday at the Lank in the presence of the Governor and a committee np- I ointed to count and examine the bills and to witness their destruction. It would have afforded us a pleasure to have given in this paper a description of the bills burned, with the certificate of the committee as to their being genu ine, &e., but the late hour on which they were enabled to get through with the comparisons and counting, prevented us from doing so before our paper was ne cessarily put to press. We shall publish the whole in our next. The amount of these bills that were burned up to the lfith May last, was $479,082 To which, add amount burnt yesterday, 205,620 Making total burnt, SOB ,302 Small bills on hand not burnt, 90,000 Whole anvt withdrawn from circulation since Nov. last, $775,302 Who will now doubt that these bills will not only soon be at par, but will very soon be wilhdrawn entirely from circu lation. 'The debtors of the bank and tax payers find it now difficult to get hold of them. In fact, there is scarcely any of them to be seen iu the hands of the peo ple. Scattered, as the balance now out must be, fromoue side of lb ■ State to the other, it will not surprise us if a large por tion of the tax payers now being collec ted is necessarily paid iu specie,"or bills of specie paying banks. Some of the re vilers of this institution who have been clamorous,- from their interest or preju dice, or both, may find themselves put to their sliifs to raise the amount required of them to pay their notes in these bills. They ought to have availed themselves of the moment when the hills wore sell ing at 30 to 40 per cent discount, imme diately after the panic from the report of the Select Committee of the last Legisla ture. The quotations from the Augusta Constitutionalist, which we give below, presents a flattering account of the value of Georgia stocks, while it cannot fail to cheer the feelings of holdors of Central Bank hills, however unpleasant it may be to those who hoped to buy at a heavy depreciation.—Federal Un ion. State Bonds.— The Augusta Con stitutionalist, of the 13th inst. says “Georgia 0 per cent Bonds were sold" yes terday at 70—75 now marked. Eight per cent bonds also at 93—95 asked. Central Bank Notes from 9to 10 per cent discount. We hasten to give this information to our country friends. This improvement iu the credit of the State must be highly gratifying to every citizen.” From (he Charleston Mercury. THE INFLUENZA. By the Inst accounts Mr. Van Burcn was suffer ing from this disagreeable epidemic. We had hoped that it might let us alone here in Charleston, but it has already become common in Wilmington, and there ir therefore little chance of our escaping. We copy til" following from the Wilmington Chronicle, conlaing some suggestions of remedy, which, though we have published them before, it may be as well to refresh the minds of our readers withal. Influenza —This troublesome, and somewhat dan gerous epidemic, so prevalent in various parts of the countiy, reached Wilmington a week or ten days since, and has seized upon many of our citizens with different degrees of severity. A Richmond, Vs., pa per says this prescription has hern fnruished by an accomplished physician: “On retiring at night, place the feet in a warm mustard bath, take ten grains of Dover powder and drink freely of hoarhound tea, and the enemy will he routed from the field,speedily; horse, foot, head, back and legs. The ground mus tard—a spoonful to, say two gallons of waters, is the sort.” The following on the' subject, jnst now unforlu natt ly one of considerable interest, appears as a eoat munication in a New York paper. The object of the present communication it to rec ommend a simple remedy, cheap ami of easy access to the poor, and to caution them against an injurious one in thisdisease, namely—bleeding, either by gen eral or by leechc*. In all those cases in which the first class if symptoms prevail, let the patient smell frequently at a common “salts bottle,” or a vial ot spirits of hartshorn or ammonia, they are all the same; and by putting the vial to the mouth, draw a few in spirations of the volatile matter into the lungs. Let this process be repeated two or three times in an hour, and it will give more speedy anil greater relief. ,n all slight cases of the first class, than any other remedy, and will be sufficient for a cure. It will also lie essentially useful in the severe cases; and in those of the third class—of prostration—a few dro|>s of the ammonia, or hartshorn, ought to be taken inwardly. A neat way of doing so is to take an old fashioned mixture called lac ammoniac. However, it is a local remedy, to act on the disordered surface, and that its use is advised. The principle will be recognized by ail physicians versed in muscular organization, and those who are deficient in that knowledge, may do in this instannee as they do in all others —act upon the faith they imbibe.” The English Peasant. There is something humbling to priJe in an English rustic’s life. It grates against the heart to think of the tone in which we unconsciously permit ourselves to address him. YVc see in him human ty in its simple state; it is a sad thought to feel that we despise it; that all we respect in our species is what has been created by art ; the gaudy dress, the glittering equipage, even the cultivated intellect; the mere and naked material of nature, weeye with indifference or trample on with disdain. Poor child of toil, from the grey dawn to the setting sun, one long task !- no idea elicited—no thought awakened beyond those that make him the machine of others—the serf of the hard soil! And then, too,‘mark how we scowl upon his scanty holi days, l ow we hedge in his mirth with laws, and turn his hilarity into crime! YVe make the whole of the gay world, wherein we walk and take our pleasure, to him a place of snares and p riis. If he leaves his labor for an instant, in that instant how many temp taiions spring up to him l And y< t vve have no mer cy for hit errors; the jail—the transport ship—the gallows; these are our sole lecture books, and our on y methods of expostulation—ah, fie on the dis parities of the world ! They cripple the heart, they blind the sense, they concentrate the thousand links between man and man into the two basest of earthly ties—servility and pride. Methinksthe devils laugh out when they hear us tell the boor that his soul is as glorious anil eternal as our own; and yet, when in the grinding drudgery of his life, not a spark of that soul can be called forth; when it sleeps, walled around in its lumpish clay, from the cradle to the grave, without a dream to stir the deadness of its tor por. — liuhcer. Mr. C alhocn s Prospects. —YYTthin a few days (says the Richmond U7i(g,) we have heard it very confidently stated by those who ought to know, that Mr. Calhoun is growing rapidly in popularity, and that his chances for the nomination are two to one before the people. He is certain, in Convention, of ihc vote of every Southern State, except Virginia; while, as between him and Mr. Van Buren, lie is certain of Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Penn sylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and a majority of the YY'cstcrn States. An Imperturbable Hogue. —One day last week, one of the convicts in Ihc State Prison at Auburn, managed to change his dress for a suit of citizen’s clothing; and, after taking a turn or two through the yard, walked up lo the door, with all the sangfroid imaginable, and signified to the turnkey, by a smile and a nod of the head, as risiters usually do, that he hail taken a sufficient view of the premises, and wish ed to be oil'. The door was accordingly thrown open, and, tipping his beaver very gracefully lo tin turnkey, with the remark that “he intended visitin'* the prison to morrow in company with some Indies ” the convict deliberately marched up the street, and has not been heard of since.— Rochester Advertiser. An Emperor become a Beggar and a Vagrant. —The Emperor, Henry the Fourth, after havipg been deposed and imprisoned by his son, Henry the Fifth, escaped from the prison : poor, vagrant, and without aid, he entreated the Bishop of Spires to grant him a lay prebend in the church. “ I have studied,” said he, “and learned to sing, and mav therefore be of some service to you.” The request was denied, and lie died miserable and obscurely at Liege, aficr having drawn the attention of Euru|ie to his victoiiesand his grandeur. We may now couple with this, the daughter James the First, (who mar ried the Elector Palatine,) in her attempt to got her husband crowned—was reduced to the utmost dis tress, and wandered frequently in disguise as a mere vagrant. —Recollections of Royalty. Amos Kendall, Esq.— Kendall’s Expositorslates, that the editor celebrated the Fourth of July within the jail limits, rejoicing at the liberty enjoyed by oth ers. YY r e were under the impression that Mr. Ken dall hail been relieved by congress, and regret to find that it is not so. The debt tor which he is imprison ed originated in the discharge of his official duties, and in his endeavor to save money to the government, and justice requires that it should he discharged by order ot congress. Mr. Kendall administered the af fairs of the General Post Office with ability, and does not deserve to suiter for having been rigid in his set tlements with contra tors. The latter cannot obtain their money by his imprisonment; and as their claims have been dcciJed to he just, government should re lieve both them and Mr. Kendall, by paying the ik'lit.— Galt, Clipper. Massachusettr. — We had supposed, nctlongngo that the mass of the party in this State preferred Mr. Van Huron for the candidate; hut the developments of every week show that public sentiment is far, very far. from being harmonious on that point, and it is this which imposes upon the Democracy the necessi ty of prudence and conciliation in all thair move ments upon the^suhject— Worcester PrUadium. Lowell. —They make nearly a million and a quar ter yards of cotton eloth at Lowell per week ; employ about 9,000 operatives (6,375 females) and ose 434,- 000 Ibr. of raw cotton perweek. The annual amount of raw cotton. Used is 32,668,000 lbs. enough to load >0 ships of 350 tons each, and of cotton manufactured <0,3,5,910 yards—loo lbs. of cotton will produce 89 yards of cloth. V illiam Johnson, who made his escape from the Missouri penitentiary, has hern n taken and restored to his old quarters, where it is said he will have to serve ont his time, the unexj.ind portion of whicl is ninety eight yean. A State Convention of the Democratic party cf Massachusetts, will lie held at Worcester, on the second Wednesday of September next. ADVERTISEMENTS. CARRIAGE REPOSITORY, On Mulberry Street, Near the Meth odist Church. HP IfE subscriber is receiving large nrblirions to bis B stock of COACHES CHAR IOTERS, B R ROUCHKS, BUGGIES, WAGGONS, &c., &c., from some of (lie best Noriliern Mann footer its, which were made expressly for this market, of ihe best mate rials, and are warranted equal, if not superior to those of any other establishment Those in want of any description o» Carriages, will find it for their interest to examine the quality and prices of bis assortment. R EPAIRING, in all the diff reti’ branches, execu ted in the b« st manner, by experienced workmen, at firmer prices. Carriage Makers, wi'l find a good assortment of Elliptic Springs, A.\U trees turned nnd boxed, Hashes, i amps, Bands, Knobs, Patent ty Top Leather, Laces, Siik and Worsted Fringe, Tassels, and nlmo-t every article required in their business, at Augusta prirp*. July 26. 11 3m. J. VV BABCOCK. NEW AND 1 ASiJ ION AISLE DRY GOODS. tpilE subscriber would respectfully inform the citi -1- zens of Macon and vicinity, Imt he has just re ceived a lull assortment ot Summer Dry Goods, among which are lasli.unable French Bulzarinc and other Muslins, French Lnmhrtes, rich seasonable Silks and Satins, su|ieruir Black Ned Shawls, Black L ice Cardi nals, fine while and coin ed Tarlc'on Ylus.in Mantles, Silk and Barege .Yl miles,Silk Neck Ties, Silk Thread and Cotton Gloves and Mitts, black, coioied and white Kid Gloves, Silk and Col on Hosiery, Lslc Thread Valence, and real Thread Lace, Edgings a .and Insertings, Cambric and Muslin ln.crnngs, Jaconet, Swiss,Tarletou and Nmisook Muslins,Bishop Lawns, superior Hemstitched and Revered Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs, superior Irish Linen, Linen am ric and very fine French Lawn, superior Linen, Damask Tube Cloths, Towelling Diaper, Bleached and Un bleached Shirtings and Sheetings, real Harlsion Ging hams, a large assortment of Calicoes and Cambrics. Ladies superior Corsets, Ladies’ and Misses’ Sh- es and Bunncis, Marking Canvass and Patterns, YY’ors ted Cruels, &c., &c. Also a general assortment of brown, fancy colored a.id, white Linen and Cotton Drillings, white and colored Sateen, Georgia .Nankeen, a good assortment ol Gentlemen's Gloves, Hosiery, Hundkercl ieis, Cra vats and Slocks, and a general assortment of such poods as arc usually kept ill Dry Good Stores, ad of which will be sold as low as the same Goods can be bought in this or anv other Southern City. The pub lic are invited to call and examine for themselve-, at Ins Stole, one door above Geo. A. Kimberly’s Hal Store. N. B—DRESS MAKING in the best manner, and most fashionable style. G. L. YVARREN. May 24, 2 lui. Sjilcaadid French GSWOUB' On Second Street, one door above the Fire Insurance Bank. JOHN CKARK, of Charleston, S. C . successor to Madam Payot, of Baris, would respectfully ac quaint the Ladies of Macon, that lie will open on Mon day, the Kith inst., a coPection of the nidlest and most Fashionable assortment of 1 BENCH DRY GOO. S, ever offered in Macon. The follow mg is part of Ins stock t Rich Parts Silks, Floulair do, Paris Printed Vlns lins, of the newest designs, New Styles Col.,red Em broidered do., YY’hite Embroidered, very new, Tarla tain Swiss Book and Checked do. French Flowers Ribbons, Ladies’ Drawn Hms, Linen Can.brie Hdks., Embroidered, from 56 to S2O, Splendid Embroidered Collars, Umriinme I do, wh ch w ill lie sold 50 per cent under cost. T timed Paris Collars, Do. Tipeis of every style. Thread and Lyle Edgings, Cambric Muslm and Linen Cambric Insertion,Sup dative lush Linen. Sat to Damask Napkins, Silk, Thread, Plain and Embroi dered Stockings, Plain nnd Open Worked do.. Ladies and Gents G.oves. Children’s Embroidered Dresses, Baby do., Baby Caps., Trimmed and Umrimmed {fir The above is part of Ins Stock, which lie wil’ sell at YVholesalc, at LOWER prices than the same goods can lie purchased in New York. Per. onsdis posed to purchase, will please cal! as early as possible, as .Vlr. Clark will remain in Macon not more than 10 days % w. stotiineg, # e 0,7 COMMISSION MERCHANTS, bii'YdVT. ffiil .R.Sdttani», > 7P. TS. JSur ietf. $ NOTICE. Months after date, application will be made to the Honorable, the Inferior Court, w hen sitting .for Ordinary purposes, for leave to sell the real Estate es D. 11. Liumons,date of Bibb county, deceased. fAMES M. GREEN, Adme. June 1, 1343. GROCERIES. rgYIIF. subscribers continue to keep on band at the old stand, opposite the Washington Hall, a good assortmetM of Groceries, Bagging, Salt, Iron, Ac., which dlr.y will sell low for cash. C. CAMPBELL & CO. Macon, June 7, 1813. 4 ts HA CON. 10,000 2,<;00 lbs Hams and Shoulders. For sale by C. CAMPBELL & CO Macon, June 7, 1843. 4 ts BOOK-BZILX.ni'J. IS SOLE AGENT FORTHF. SALE OF MY PILLS IN THE CITY OF MACON, GEO. B. BRANDRETH, M. D. Macon, May 31 3 ts KIMBERLY’S ftT’llat StoreSoLD CONSISTING OF GENTLEMENS’ LEGHORN, PANAMA, MANILLA, AND PALM LEAF HAJ'S; All of which, will be sold as low as the lowest. Alay 21. 2 FACTORAGE AXD COMMISSION BUSIX ESS. FHAIIE subscriber tenders his services to his friends anil the public, m the above business. For rna ny years he has been actively employed in Ibis city, conducting the various branches of trad-- intimately connected with the interest of planters. He pledges his personal attention to matters intrusted to his care. JOHN BOSTON. Savannah, July 5. 9tf “NEW BOOKS AT BARNES’ BOOK STORE- The Neighbors—Translated by Mary llowitt, 12 1-2 cts. Hannah Moore’s Works, N‘o. 1, 25 “ The Kals c lleik, by James, - - . 12 1-2“ The Lost Shis, 25 “ The Lire op John C. Calhoun, - - 12 1-2 “ Hui.wer’s Novels, ai 12 1-2 and 25 cents. James’ 10. Do. Do. 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Bloomfield’s Greek Testament. Fur Five New Subscribers, and $lO, will be sent either. Cooley's American in Egypt, with numerous illus trations. The Farmer's Cyc.’odsedia, 1100 pages, and innu merable engravings; or Sparks’ Life of Washington. Pictorial History of the United States. The above works are ail iu form lo send by mail, at non-petiodicnl postage. Our brethren of the Press, who exchange with us, will greatly oblige us by giving the above an in-enion. M’MAKEN & HOLDEN. PROSPECTUS OF THE CHEROKEE ADVOCATE. THE undersigned, at the solicitation of many friends, proposes to publish, in the viliage of Marietta, Cobb County Georgia, a weekly newspsper under tnc übove title. lie is assured ilia' a well conducted newspaper is much wanted in this region, and so tar as his humble efforts will go, should he meet with encouragement, the Advocate shall add to the reputation of the Chero kee Country, affording as it does, the most sa uliriotis clime, w ith a fertile and productive soil, not surpassed in the Union. The Advocate will be decided in its po'i ics, while at ti e same time due res ,ect w ill lie paid to the opinions of those who may dtff r with us. Be ifvtng in a strict construction of the t. ousting ion, as the only sure guar antee to the Institutions i>f the South, and of the two great parties now before the country, that the Demo cratic Party, with John . Cauioun at its head, is the one on which to look Mr the eartying out those prinei pies, the Advocate w ill support the principles ol that Party, and the man, whoever he may he, selected by the National Convention to carry omits principles. Agriculture— that most impertant branch of industry, will not be neglected in the pages of the Advocate. To this branch we shall devote much attention, nnd in addition, to such selected article.-, us may lie of inter, st to this section, we will ertdeaver to procure theassis ance <>f the armers in YY’este n < -eorgia, who, by giv ing their ow n experience and mode of culnne, will bring f rwnrd others, and thus all reap a benefit. The Advocate may also be looked to for such items of news as we may receive from different sections of the country, and a portion of its pages w ill he devoted to light reading. It w ill be an object of the undersigned to make the Advocate such a paper as every subscriber w ill feel a pleasure in pi rusing himself, and in p! icing before his family, and when Ins year expires, renew his subscription with a smile on bis countenance The Advocate will he printed on an imperial sheet with new type, press, &c. at Three Dollars per an num, in advance—no subscription will be, taken for less than a year. Advertisements will be inser.ed at (due Dollar per square of twelve lines for die first inser tion, and Seventy-five Cents lor < a h subsequent one— legal Advertisements will lie inserted at the usual lines. Job Printing of every description will be executed with neatness and despatch. M. M. CAI-KER. July 10, 1843. TIIE PETERSBURG REPUBLICAN. Believing the present to be a crisis too important to meiutere-is of the etnocra'ie parly to allow any press devoted to its cause to sink fur want of support, the subscriber has, at the instance of many friends, con sented to assume the editorial guidance of the I eteis burg Republican. Recognizing in the late temporary defeat of D inoc raev the necessity of recurrence for future success to die fundamental pri ciples of States’ Rights, mid their strict application to nil Federal issues. Tne Republi can w ill neither in itself exhibit laxity of polilii al faith, nor tolerate its indulgence in others, but will uudevia tingly adhere to the noble principles, as admirably em bodied by one of our distinguished Statesmen —'Free trade; low duties ;no debt; seperutiou from Banks; economy; retrenchment; and strict adberance to the Constitution.” The successful maintenance and permanent estab lishment of his wi-e and jusi system of measures must gr. atlv depend on the judicious selection of the I 'emo critlic candidate lor the next ('residency, and In fevmg the amplest guarantee of these important ends to he afforded hy the eminent abilities nnd unsullied Ini' Ii of JO..N C. CALHOUN, the Republican will advocate his claims to the nomination ol the National Conven tion. These claims will be enlorced w ith due respect tothe prelereneis of others, and the cordial support of this press will he given to the Nominee of a Conven tion so assembled ns to t.e general, aid so constituted as to give a clear expression to ihe w ill of the majority. The I’e ersburg Republican will, as hcrcioftue, lie published three t.tries a week, at Five Dollars per an num, always payable in advance. The subset.her will assume its control on the third Monday in June, uruil which time all communications will be addressed to him (post paid) RichiiHv and. YVASHINGTON GREENHOYV. Richmond, 31s! May, 1843. PROSPECTUS OF THE SP E C TATOR. nPHE Subscriber will continue so publish, nf Wash » mg'on, L). C . the SPECTATOR weekly. It will be devoted to the spread ot true Democratic princi ples, and will adopt for its iiioito the words of the Hon. John C. Calhoun *‘Fr«e Trade; Low Duties; No Dvht; Separation from Banks; Bemromy, Retrmch nient, and iirict adherence to the Constitutor) ;** and will bear nlofi his truly Democratic banner. It will al so strongly advocate the limitation o! tin: tenure of the Presidenual office to ne term—not only in justice to the distinguished public men of the nation, but as more consonant to the i'enius ol our Republican institutions and more conducive ro a faithful and independent ad ministration ot the Government. As the most direct and eflecivc mode of securing the permanent ascendancy of these cardinal princi ples, the t>PkCTAToit will zealously urge upon ihr conn try the claims of the distinguished S.ruthem States man for ihe Presidency. In doing this, it will not be unmindful of the integrity and safely of the Repubii lican I arty, an 1 will manifest a proper regaid for the preiensions of the prominent individuals who have been named for this high trust, and are identified with toe advancement of these principles. The Spectator "i , be edited by one of ti e ablest and most eiperien ced political writers of the day. I lie terms are three dollars per year, in advari- e, for a single copy. Clubs and individuals, ordering more th in one copy, and forwarding the amount of subscriptions in ad vance, will receive ihrm on the following terms: T ivi dollars pier annum for two copies. I welve dollars per annum for five copies. I vvonty dollars per annum for ten copies. Ko paper will be sent without a remittance of the sub scription. AH communications must be addressed to the sub SC iv er *u „ „ , J HN HEART. Washington, D. C , March 13, 1343. PRINTING. WW Vdk&SSmr CF BOOK AND FANCY JOB PRINTING Will be neatly executed at the Officb of the Amebican Democrat, on Mulberry Street. Our collection of Job Typo is New and comprises every vari ety desirable, to enable u* to execute our work in a scrnnion manner. M. 8. HALL & CO’S DAILY EXPRESS AND GENERAL FOR WARDING AND COMMISSION HOUSE. riAHE Genlfal Hail Road and Banking Company es Georgia having granted to the subscntiers the privilege of running an EXPRESS over their Load during the present year, with the p tvilege of an apart ment under their own Lock, they offer superior oovan tnges for the prompt arid safe conveyance of valuable Articles, Specie. &c., &.c , and rein hopes of being able to make an arrangement with the Post Office De partnient, by which they will be allowed to carry a Mad Bag. They are prepared to receive and forward Goods of all descriptions, to and from Savannah and Macon and intt rmedtate places, ad b- tween Savannah and Char leston, with the greatest solely and despatch ; and will also pay particular attention lo the purchase of Goods collection and pay,nen' ot Drafts, Notes ami Bills, and' transacting all kinds of business in the above places. Tliev have also ex'ended their arrangements to run their Express by the Southern Boats to Ptcolata, in Florida, and intermediate places on that route. Ma'O.x—Office m the YVashington Hull. Savannah—Office at 153 Bay Street Do. S Philbrick, Agent, for receiving nnd forwarding G aids and Merchandise. Charleston. S- C.—Amos Head, Agent, office No. 26, East Bav. M. S. BALL &. 10. June 28, 7 if. PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LIFE OF den. Ardrcw Jackson. AMOS KEN DALL proposes to publish in ftf cen or more nunibeis, a Lite of Gen. Andrew Jackson, em bracing the substance of all that has heretofore np-' peared in print in connection w ith the services of this distinguished man, together with many interesting in cidents not noticed by his former biographers, and a complete history of l.is administration, concluding wiih an account of the manner in which, retired from the bustle of the world, he is quietly preparing to hid adieu to the scene of his glory. This task has bi cu undertaken with the approbation ot Gen Jackson himsc'f, who has kindly put into the Author's hands his books arid papers, public and pri vate, adit on obscure points, favored him with his own recollections. YY'itlt these materials, with the works already published, and with the contributions of facts and papers by many of the General’s associations in civil and military life, aided hy his own knowledge of events occurring within the last twenty years, the” au thor hopes to produce a work worthy of the confidence ami patronage of he American people. ihc numbers will be printed in large type on exrel lont paper, averaging 40 pages each, with neat covers, lie first issued iu May next, and the others monthly thereafter, unless delayed by sickness, or other futia voidable causes. 'I he work will be illustrated withen gravings or prints, averaging two to a number, embra ciug iltkencsses ol the General and some of his most distinguished co aclers, draw ings of Ins battle grounds "* lhe Greek nation and at New Orleans, ami some of the in .st striking scenes of his evcinlul lift-. It will ho so arranged and paged, that, when completed, the covers mav be >aken ofl, arul the whole bound m)!ii,to a neat book Price, twenty-five cen’s a number, or one dollur for five numbers, or three dollars for the w hole work, how ever much it may exceed fifteen numbers ; always paid in advance, and tree of postage to the author. Disinm Bank notes will t.e received lor what they are worth here, or in New York In persons I voluntarily acting as agents, a liberal com mission will ne allowed ; but the author will not be res- I oustt’le ft.r any agents not specially authorized. Ihe first nuinper will embrace the General's early an “ a 'arietv of revolutionary adientures and in cidents nut heretofore published. It will he illustrated l-y a first rate likeness of die Cem rai, engraved on s.cel, and a print exhibi mg him when a est. ling, sa ving Iroin massacre a small party ot men and boys. liiiiim .f included, by attacking a band ot about one iii"'ht lOneS ’ Wlm " erc rushln S u P on them in the Those who intend to pair mize the work are reques ted to forward their names, and such advances as they may think proper, hy the firs', of .May next. April 21 J 0 jyp. NLYV, CIIEAI* & I). SIRAQLE GO DS. SA.Mt T EL J. RAY, & CO. ¥T AV Ij just received and arc now opening a genera B * nw tutcrif of feasonalde STAPt'K AND I 1 ANC\ DRY GOODS, u Inch (hey w.ll fell at very reduced prices lor Cash, being anxious to reduce their pu>i m l.ir-c block, among vOiicli mav be found buprnor U ool.dyed Black, Bine-Black, and Invisible Green Cloths. Cns.-imere.-, woolen, velvet, valentin, & satin Vestin''*, rjatinii Is, inrrinue* and prime i Orleans Cloths rrencli, Krigiish and American Prints. Challeys, Muslin dc Lames,French Collar' nnd Capes, lilark, blue-black and rich light fancy colored Bilks and banns Black. India Satins, Indian Coral Spitalfield, Pongee, Line", Cambric and Grass Limn Handkerchiefs, muslin de Lame and •''atin Shawls, Neck Ties, and Dress l.'aitdkcrchit Is. Irish Linens, Linen Shirtings, Lawns and Diapers. Jacoiici, .-SWISS, Nansook and Book Muslins. bilk, Cotton and YVorsted Hosiery, Gloves, and Sus penders. n' l’m' S,lir ' s anfl Punts, Stocks and Collars, lien 1 a'ks.Bniw n A Lam lied Shirtings mill Sherimgs. . upenor Bleached Long Cloths, Cat ion Flannels and Drilling. Resets Linsrvs, sup Bed am! Nrtrro Blankets, bhtdl and Buftdo Twin Sale, and Riding Combs. av " ren,, » Finn, Buttons, &c. Mn many other articles too tedious to mention, i • b. I urchasers will find it io their interest to call! s. J KAY & CO May 24, 2 , e NLYV SCRIM; AND SIMM Lit CLOTHING. H. SPENCER, f ¥'\ V, N’G received this day, per Steamer J. God dard. the Lalanee of his Spring purehascs, is now prepared, to i.ff r to tlieeitizens.il .Macon mu vicinity, a lull and complete assortment of fashionable SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING, consisting of every variety nnd style of Coats, Pants, add Vests, suited t r the season, together with a gnat vtir ety of Summer Scarls,Sioc-ks, Gloves, Shirts, Col lars, Bosoms, Sttspetii ers. &c., &c. Also a splendid assortment ol Cloths, Cassimcres Vestings, Drat, de Taes, Cambl. ts, Linen Drillincs, Ac., all ot which will be sold or made up to order on the very lowest t rtns for Cash. Feeling fully competent that I can make it for the interest ol gentlemen replenishing their wardrob » to purchase ol me, 1 respectfully solicit a call from all at the Store, one door below J. A & S S. Virgin’s Jewelry Store, am) directly opposite the north-west front o| the YVashington ii all, where unprecedented bargains may always he found. Macon, May 24 2 GREAT BARGAINS IN Prices iSebucetl £.* per Ccnt- As 1 n, So CAL AND SEE, HP Up SUBSCRIBER, being dete? mined, to elope his *- Stock of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, \yjH sell at or near Cost ami charges, until further un til e ; and would respectfully ask purchasers to call and examine before purchasing. His stock consists in part of—Rich french Muslins, various pattern and styles; fashionable Bulzartue Muslins, line French and English Cambrics, a large assortment of English and American Prints, Iron 6f to 25 centsßlack and Color? i Silks, Satins and Sarcenetts: Rich Foulard --•lies; uadte’s tine and super Lawn Handkerchiefs; Silk, Thread and Go ton Gloves and H-usery ; Supe rior Gauze Cardinals; Net Shawls, Tarleton and Braige Mantles and Scarfs; Tuflela and Satin Rib bons; Hat and Cap do; Crapes ami Crape lasse ; Cambric, Mus ins. Lace, and Thread Trimmings; Bombazines, Super Irish Linens; Brown; White and Culo'ed Linen Drtllens; Pantaloon Muffs and Vest ings, and a good assortment of Domestic Goods, and most articles usually kept trt a Fancy and Staple Dry Goods Store All of which will be sold as above, for CASH Kr Dimes taken at Ten for the Dollar. G. L. WARREN, First door above Geo. A. Kimberly's Hat Store- June 13. sff TO KENT T-S CINPaUL hotel. Also TEN EM ENT under the Central Hotel, suit able ;or Dry Goods and Gioccry Stores. Also, die Dwt-ihiui loimetly occupied by 1 r. Bober Also, u t ire Proof Store, occupied by J B. Roes 4' Cos. Also, the Planta'jcn, lying six miles from Maco» formerly owned by Dr.Baber. Apply to J. G MOORE, Agent- June 28, X *•