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If any farther particulars are requested, I "'ill
state them.
Question by the Prisoner —Was it not an ob
ject of the Convention to embarrass and paral-
izc the GrVernment of the U. Slates, in the
prosecutions of the war with Great Britain.
Answer.—It Was not. Nothing-of the kind
eras done or entertained by the Convention, or
so tar as I know or believe, by those by whom
it was originated. On the contrary, .its princi
pal object was a more effectual co-operation in
that war as to the defence of the New Eng
land States.
Question by the Prisoner.—Has not that con
▼ention been reported in the United States to
be treasonable?
Answer—Much has been said and published
to that effect, but without the least foundation.
I believe I know their proceeding perfectly,
and that every measure, done or proposed, has
been published lo the world. No one act has
ever been pointed out, to my knowledge as in
consistent with I heir obligations to the United
States, nor was any such act ever contemplated
by them.
EX TRACT
From the Doylcstown Democrat.
"But, apart troin all considerations of this
bind a very alarming thought presents itsell
tolho mind. The union was cemented by
the surrenderor local and sectional interest
*md jealousies; it can be kept alive, only bv
the same zealous and patrioric forbearance
Yet, we behold men acting, as it the constitu
lion, which prescribes tr.e Union, were pos
sessed of some taiismanic eharm, to perpet
uate the Union, without the virtues which
gave it. existence They seem to think, that
its harriers are impregnable, and that local
•jealousy contumely, excitement, injury, inter
est, and discord may be against it, withou'
ever impairing its strength, or producing a sep
aration of its parts We see revolutions going
on in foreign countries,—in Belgium, in Italy
in Greece, iu France, in England,—wa look on
ns if we had nothing to dread at home. Wt
repose in thought upon the virtues and glo
rious achievements of our ancestors, aid be
cause they redeemed nur freedom, by deserv*
ing to be free, we think we can enjoy it. and
transmit it to posterity, however we may de
part from their merits. The time has coine to
arouse us troin our Iclharg'. The present
age will not pass away, without producing
events of the dee pest importance. One drop
of blood, drawn irom the veins ot an American
citizen, in a conflict concerning State Rights,
will cause our boasted Union to shake to its
foundation. Who ctn bear to contemplate
the miseries that would then en-ue? The
plough would rest in the furrow, the earth
would be stained with blood, the mother would
die clasping her babe, the son would be armed
against the sin ,—imagination cannot dwell
upon the picture. Y<*t we find the Northern
States pushing the South, as if these thing*
w rc of no account; as if the Southern people
were Insensible to (he goad. Ill advised men
•oir-cu'.ite their Indian petition- - , and declaim
.about the Indian Rights, as it' the question
were not identified with our very national ex*
i , -tcnce. They may soon be called to show
their zeal for the Indians by other means. Arc
these men, who sign their petition, prepared
to shoulder their muskets, and march to the
S'Uitb? This question i.-> not asked idly — dread
ful as the const q »cnce aie, winch it implies,—
they are even now about to spring into exis
tence. A b year or two, may c\iuse the ques
iions to be put in fearful reality,—it mu-t ihen
be answered by every CITIZEN.
FROM THE CHARLESTON COURIER
Thu Anniversary of the birth day ol Robert
Burns, was celebrated at the Cluo Bonne.
House, New-York, on the 25th ult. by a large
party of his admirers.
On the removal of the cloth, a number oi
toasts and sentiments were given, accompanied
with many of the delight fill effusions of the
Scottish lyre, among winch enraptured feeling
marked the distinguised characteristics of tht
immortal Burns, intimating, as they thrilled
through the bosom, that Use pencil of his fan
cy pourtrayed nature in all tno fascination o
native loveliness, beauty and love in all then
witchery, valor in the noon-light of its glory,
and wit sparkling in full brilliancy. S' verai
recitations were given, from which *very heart
felt that he has raised, by the spirit of inde
pendence, a pedestal from which genius per.
ccives a nohlcr way to tlie temple ot lam*
than tlie wonted paths of crawling sycopancy
and from which honest worth looks down with
mmgled pity and contempt on ail the pomp and
gilding of aristocratic pndo, feeling that “ the
pith o’ sense and pride o’ worth are finer than
a' that," while liberty beholds him tearing
the mask from hypocrisy, and superstition and
tyrranny falling beneath the shafts ot his satire,
to rise no more Tne company separated at
a late hour, amid all the harmony the meeting
iwq9 calculated to inspire.
The following song written for the occasion,
was sung with much effect hy Mr. M’Kenzic—
Air, T histie March, hy G. Ford, words by John
Graham :
f) who is yon wanderer, braving ihc mountain height,
'Hanging the green wood, the glen an-J the lee ;
Adowfi the green valley alane by the fountain bright,
Pale, pate bereheek, an’ a tear in here’e ;
O ’ti* Caledonia, I ken by her (lowin ' pl.iitl,
But the red .rose on her check wont to bla v—
Where has it.fled ? wp her bard it is lowly Juid,
Nae mare to blossom, for Kobui’s uwa’.
Weep with sad Scotia, glorious Liberty.
Think when tbe hmther was bath’d with thy tears j
Think when a Bruce and a Wallace deliver’d tbee,
Names that thy focmcn forever shall fear,
Who tolliose days when the brave were restoring thee,
Pour’d from lus pipe at thy soul-string ea’,
The patriot lay that is almost adoring thee,
O, it was Robin, but now he’s awa’.
Beauty and Love, as you pass the sweet hour away,
Neath the fair shade or along the green vale,
None shall e’er praise you like him that could pour the lay
Soft as tbe breath of your own tender talets
Mirth gad gay wit while around the full flowing bowl,
Tears in tbe cup as you drink it shall fa’,
for he who could paint all your joys with a glowing soul,
Nae mair, shall praise you, for Robtu’s awa’.
O Weep, gentle truth, o’er the Bard was still prizing thee
Fearlessly spuming tby foeman’s control ;
Weep honest worth, for when pride was despising, thee,
Bobin Proclaim’d you the gem of his soul:
Where there’s one breast where a warm heart is dwelling
in,
While there’s a. soul that one feeling can shaw,
There shall the tide of deep sorrow be swelling, in
Mourning the Bard that’s forever awa’.
Indian Rubber Huts— So we gc; there is no
entlto iuveut ions and improvements of th« pre
sent day. The following is an extract from
a communication in the Advertiser, dated at
Gardiner, in this State. Verily, when we read
it, it essentially relieves the sorrow we began
to feel, that onr hat was waxing old.—Port
land Courier.
‘More than six months, ago, Mr. Lahan L
Macomber, an industrious and intelligent man
ulacturer in this place, was led to try the ex
periment ol introducing India-Rubber into the
compositions of hat bodies, and by continued
trials ho has at last succeeded beyond his ex
pectations He is now on the point of throw
tug these hats into the market, and they will
be,found to be an elegant article, but this is
by no means their greatest recommendation
They are exceedingly light, weighing, on aver
age, about tour ounces, and are so elastic that
they may be folded like a handkerchief—may
he crushed into any shape, aud will immedi-
lately return to their original form without bc-
ing injured in the smallest degree. They may
he folded in a truuk by the traveller, and at the
end of the longest journey can he restored !«
shape without any difficulty and without sus
taming any injury. This substance may he
made into caps of any shape whatever; and Mr
Macomber is now preparing a few caps for the
market in the latest fashion. Another great
excellency of this preparation is, that it may
ho exposed to rain and becomes harder instead
of softer by ihe exposure, and the cap, wb u
dried’ will not be injured in appearance, Ail
1 liings considered, 1 cannot believe but fhat
the-e hats must oust entirely the old kind trom
(he mark t "
MII/LEDGEVILLE:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1831.
Twenty-second February—Washington’s birth day
— Uf MEMBfcRED BUT NOT CELEBRATED QttnipOUl! -
O Null'Jicat oh!!
We have heard a rumor that Governor Gilmer does not
intend lu be a candidate- f »r re-election.
To the Patrons ef the Federal Union:
The rt Idtion in which * stand to this press should I
thir.k be made known to its patrons. You have already
been informed that when the former editor of Ihe Statrs
man and Pati iot retired from tiie hditori.il Department,
:he paper Would not have appeared again but for arrange
ments subsequently made. Believing then, as I do now,
that a press devoted to die support of ih. political opinions,
of the patrons of that paper was of the highest import anc’
to this State, I felt a deep solicitude in the resuscitation
of the paper. It appeared from ult that 1 could learn that
there was but the one way in which this could he legally
effected, and that as the moitgagee of the establishmen: I
was the only person authorized to take the steps necessaiy
for that pm pose. The responsibility of what was done
fell therefore on me, and I determined on the c-mrse which
was pursued. I had no doubt of the approbation of the
patrons of the press, but felt extreme reluctance at placing
myself in 3 position towards the es ablisbracnt so full of
responsibility. I hop e< l l ' ,e da y Ba,e would bring with
it a suitable purchaser, and that it might pass into hands
willing to devote the time and ta.enis necessary to secure
tbe support, and confidence o( its friends. The postpone
ment of the sale from lime to tinie, tvas consulted to with
a hope that a suitable arrangement might be made, but at
last no satisfuctoiy arrangement couid be effected. Tite
most that I could accomplish was the obtainment of the
consent of Mr. Solomon to become tbe purchaser and to
exercise a temporary ownership. This has bccu done,
according to our understanding; he has been repaid and
the establishment is now mine in full property with all its
rights.?inirrcsts and credits,
I had several reasons for avoiding to appear as propri
etor of this paper at the time of the sale. The labors of
Mr. Polhill were much approved of by those we were
most concerned to satisfy, and as the elections were at
; ,;ind, I dreaded the effect of such an arrangement. . But
inv principal reason was the hope I entertaimd of either
ele.ising myseif entirety from all connexion with it, or
•rocoring a division of the ownership. I made several
ffirt* to accomplish these objects, and finally during the
Legislature, solicited the friends of tbe press to release
ne from the ownership in any w ly they deemed best.—
VII these e/forts having failed, I yield to the necessity im
posed on rue and in this public way announce the rela
tionship exiting between me and this concern. My in-
crest iu this press is that ofa proprietor: the Editorial la
'tors arc done by Mr. Polhill who is exclusively respon
sible to the public and to individuals for all that appears
m its columns. So long as mv interest continues I shall
f possible keep the Editorial Department filled withth*
talent, industry, and devotedne*s necessary to merit the
s;i]>j»ort of the friends of our Government. This shall
e accomplished if the puss yields a revenue to effect it.
Nor shall a want of spirit or liberality prevent an improve
nent in its appearance and an increase of matter in i's
columns. No cent of profii shall rest wi»h me till a new
set of iype and other necessary improvements are made,
nor shall a new press and larger sheet fail to appear, su
socn as wt* feel that the establishment has strength
• nough to bear it- With these assurances I take the lib
erty of requesting my friends and all who feel nn interest
in the promotion of tnat harmony in our government so
necessary to its duration, to lend an aiding h ind in mak
ing this press worthy of the great cause it has espoused.
TOMLINSON FORT.
To the Patrons of the Federal Union:
The ownership and the contemplated improvement of
this press having been fully made known to the public, the
Fditor deems this a proper occasion to inform the friends
of the establishment that he has made arrangements to
associate with him, in the editorial department of the
Federal Union, the talents and experience of tin ir distin
guished fellow-citizen, John A. Cothhert, Esq. of
Forsyth, Monroe county. It is contemplated that the
active co-operation of Mr. Cuthbert will commence - some
time during the month of May next.
The objects cf this association are two-fold—First, Mr.
Cuthbert is known to be a native Georgian. His qitili
fications are too well known to the people of Georgia to
require commendation from the editor. Tbe selection
of bim as an associate in business is a sufficient expression
of the estimation in which be is held. And ihe present
Rciitsr i6 aware that it will meet the entire confidence of
the friends of the Federal Union in Georgia and elewbere,
where Mr. Cuthbert is known. Suffice it to say, that
under the gpnlemplated arrangement, no change in tbe
political character of the paper will take place. Mr
Cuthbert entertains all the regard to the rights of Geor
gia that be should possess, while at tbe same time he is
not unmindful that the United States are his common
country, for whose perpetual union and republican institu
tion he cherishes the warmest attachment. • While there
fore, with the present editor, he will yield to none in a
due devotion to State rights, he will lend his aid to sup
port to the uttermost the President’s toast— il The Federal
Union—it must be preserved.”
Second—Mr. Cuthbert is well know as an able and effi
cient Lawyer. One great object in this arrangement is
tberef»re to enable the present edittr aud himself to ac
complish the two-fold object of giving both to the paper
and their profession, that attention which one cannot de
vote. It is contemplated to unite both these interests,
so that our clients md our patriots may, at all limes, com
mand the uuremitted services of one or both as occasion
may serve. Wc by no means design to remit or curtail
onr practice of the law—Indeed its more strict and en
larged pursuit has been a cardinal object of the proposed
.arrangement.
Our patrons will indulge us in adding a few words on
the subject of the past and present prospects of tbe press.
The enquiry naturally suggests itself, why is it that a
single paper at the seat of Government, representing the
views of half the people of Georgia, should not be more
extensively patronized than this is? We arc aware that
under the ancient regime, the paper that issued from
this press did noteqjoy that firm and unshaken confidence
which are necessary to complete success. We shall not
enumerate the cause?—but it is certain that some causes
did exist. Under tbe proposed change, it is hojied that
the patronage of the Federal Union will increase, and
that its friends will renew their exertions so to extend its
circulation as to enable the proprietor to place it on a
footing equal in size and appearance to any paper in the
State. To accomplish this object speedily, it is desirable
that our friends should engage warmly in its interests.
The Clark party are certainly able to support one paper
at the seat of government in a manner becoming their
numbers and character. It should be recollected howev
er that the present expenditures of the office are large,
and ihat they necessarily fall heavily upon it, as there
are no old accounts the collections of which can meet its
demands. They are therefore necessarily drawn from
other resources.
We therefore feel no delicacy in urging upon our friends
the importance and necessity' of enlisting themselves
warmly in its welfare. Ten additional subscribers from
every country would add must materially to our finances
aod the propagation of the principles we represent. And
who among our patrons woulA refuse a helping hand to
so important an object as the support and preservation of
“The Federal Union?'’—“/t must be preserve ft”—ano
our friends can do it. L-1 every friend of the Union
therefore go to work in its behalf.
NEXT GOVERNOR.*
Io consequence oi' professionaWavceutiona we have not
not had an opportunity till now of noticing the icmuras,
of the Dem craton what we bad said on this sudjectin a
previous number of our paper. We regret lh.<t wc should
have been charged hy that print with “pretending not to
know that Mr. Lumpkin wouiu be a for G iV-
ernor. This regret is increased from the fact that the
Democrat would be the warm advocate, with ourselves,
of Mr. Lumpkin were he in nomination. Wc presume
;hat the Democrat h <s been convinced by Mr. Lumpkin’s
letter to 'he Editor of .he Chronicle, ti..>t we wi re not
making pretences on (hat ciasion. lo tunes like the
present, friends should understand each other, nnd not
throw stumbling blocks iu the way. Wuen ver an occa
sion presents itself the Democrat is assured, that ive shall
endeavor to “ rub op n our eyes and be at our posts”—
We recollect a very striking expression o. tsbakesp. are,
ihnt we beg to throw out ns a cad fur the Dem >crat—
“ Too <oon is as loo tardy as loo late.” Premature ac
tion often produces defeat i:i political as well as martial
warfare. —The Democrat i* emu too in saying “ we ad
mit that the Clark party have unanimm-ly determined o:»
running a candidate,” On the c itHany we expressly
s lid, that we were " not authorized to say that they will
have a candidate.” N<>r are we yet authorised to say so.
We believe however, that it is their desire to have, and
wc certainly believe Hint they ought to haveone.
Tbe Denociai says, that “the Federal Union has a
right to be considered the organ of its parly, and should
take the lead in these matters. We niarv<!at is back
wardness.” Now we do not assume to be the organ of
our party—we can only divide this honor with om friends,
'.tn >i>g whom we consider toe Democrat. If however tbe
Democrat really considers thr Fedtral Union as the leu-
ti r, wc regret very much that it had not watted for orders
(roin head quarters, before it opened the campaign. We
should certainly Imve.-ord- red the forces to remain in io in
fer quarters till Jone or July. As however the pick, is
ouve imprudently fired the alarm gun too soon, and “to
.inns,” been beat- n so pr< maturely, we fear that a conf -
ston has arisen which may produce serious difficulty in
our ranks.
It is now certain that Mr. Lumpkin is not a candidate,
Mil! we do not believe that whit he h is said to Mr.
Pemberton precludes him from becoming one, should the
voice of bis triends hereafter require it of him, Wc do
know that from vaiious parts v( the 'State must unrquiv-
>cal expressions of opinion haveb-en muie:n Mr Lump
kin’s favor. Should be, after bis return borne, find that
his fri nds generally desire him to be u candidate, we
should conceive him entirely at liberty to yieid to their
solicitation. We are sati-.fi d that Mr Lumpkin is not
pfeiig'-d not to oppose <ither of tne other g n'.icmen now
in nomination—end he is therefore at liberty. s*' far as
they are concerned, to offer his name at any time htreaf
ter, should his friends desire it.
We therefore advise our friends not to feel any nvsgiv-
ing on this subject. In a few days Congress will adjourn.
Mr. Lumpkin will be at borne, where he will have - an op
poriunity of kn.^w ng more fully the views and wi-dies of
bis friends—and *ti old lie nut be called on by them in a
way not lo be disregirdeJ, wchave dlier “good men and
true” wbo. we have no doubt, can succ. ssfully compete
with Ihe present candidu'es for the Government.
We give the views of several presses on the subject of
lh« n at election, nui on txixexsve wl qorown, but US an
! index of public sentiment in d:ff rent quarlers.
The talents tnd experience of \. C. '- cInttre, Esq.
have be* n ad led to the editoriu! department ot the JUh-
con Telegraph.
Hartford Convention —In our columns today will be
found a statement of the nature and o( j ct of this conven
tion, given under oath by Ihe Hon R. M. Sherman, one
<f the leading members of that body. It will no doubt
e read with great interest. We forbear any remarks ot
this time. We have not seen a statement of the nature
of the prosecution in which this testimony is given.
Errors —As - it is never loo late iu do good,” we feel
it due »o our readers to apologize for several horrible ty~
pographicals in our p iper of ib 8;h inst. They occurred
ui consrq.^nce of tbe Editor’s absence. What was in
tended ..s i sincere commendation of the Mutual Rights
and Mel /odist Protestant, turned out rather a left handed
compliment, by tbe omission of one or two very important
words We were made to say by this omission, “with
cold courtesy”—whereas ft was intended to Convey a
heartfelt encomium on the character of that paper. Oth
er errors, we shall not now enumerate. This we felt
bound lo correct.
Foreign.—The late papers bring some important for-
ign items—for which we have n<> space left. The most
important are the resignation of Geo. Lai'iyi tt ’ as Com
ma nder-in-Chief of the N ttional G tarda. The convic
tion and condemnation of the Ex-Ministers of Franc* to
perpeuul imprisonment—The non-int* rv nit ion of the
Five Gtent Powers in the affairs of Belgium &e. as the
Emperor ol Russia in regard to Poland- and the im
provement of the English Grain Markets. Gen. Lohan
had received Laf.yett*’8 appointment. The iTnsuii as
signed fir Lafjyetl’s resignation is said to have becii a
resolution in the Chamber of Deputies declaring that the
office was not necessary—a new organization of the
guards being about to take pi ice. V\ hen the King re
ceived Lafayette’s resignation, he remciislraied with
‘ h.s old and long attached fiiujd” to resume his com
mand. The answer was becoming the veteran citizen,
and soldier. "He replied to hi* Majesty, that he ne»er
could resume the command -without an iiifusir.ri of papu
lar strength into his Majesty's resent councils and the in-
trod»cti jh of such an electoral Inu) as would satisfy the peo
ple. and give solidity to the institutions of the Revolution.
Lafayette’s speech iu the Chamber is very rernaikable
and striking. As he may be considered the Father of
Constitutional Reform iu Eurojie, his opinions .ire of the
greatest weight— and indicate very strongly that a tre
mendous struggle is preparing in Europe. That noblest
of cotemporary poets, Thomas Campbell, exclaimed—
“Aod freedom shrieked when K tsLisnsco fell!”
Tho Phoenix of liberty seems i» have arisen from the
ashes of Waisaiv’s champion, and his wings are again
fanning the expiring embers of freedom in Poland—> p-
piessed—degraded Poland. Should -present indications
be verified, the present subjects of cr wned heads will be
soon dignified with the name of citizens of free States—
and Mr. Curran’* “ irresistible genius of universal e-
manciputiou” will soon walk abroad, “ conquering and
to conquer” the proud and oppres*ive lords of the divine
rights of legitimacy. "So mote it be.”
FROM THE HANCOCK ADVERTISER.
It is but too evident that instead of two, there are now,
and have been ever since the last caucus nomination of
Mr. Gilmer, three political parties in this State; the
youngest of the three being a kind of herm-iphroihie, the
fruit of illicit dalliance—a nameless foundling, bringing
dishonor upon tbe family to which it impudently claims
kindted—which having excited then*, «eeins disposed to
perpetuate discord and alh nation'of affections where
nothing hut harmony an ! singleness of purpose should be
admitted. This monstrous issue must be smothered in
its infancy or tbe family over the way will usurp our hith
erto acknowledged supremacy and triumph over our tar
nished escutcheon.
To come to the point—Although there are some of
that respectable parly called by the name of Clark, who
are fully competent, and would doubtless govern with in
tegrity and ability, y«t we had rather not have a Clark man
for Governor; and we see nothing to prevent this whih
the third party embodies any considerable force.-—And so
ton* as Mr. Gilmer fills the Executive Chair, er is a can
didate for it, so long will tb* party which until of late has
been in the ascendant, continue sundered, and therefore
eab and powerless. Those of the Troup party who
helped Mr. Gilmer to the Chair of Slate aod now desire lo
continue him there, need never look Ibr assistance from
the advocates of Joel Crawford’s legitimate claim to it;
because in the last election they were governed and ever
n ill be governed by principles of propriety, decorum, or
der, and eternal justice; und they can never look upon
Mr. Gilmer as any other than—to use the gentlest adjec
tive—&passive interloper. To promote his election,
therefore, they cannot lend ibeir aid, und benee onr appre
hensions ofa victory to the Clark party. In this dilemma
our only way to. secure to ourselves the triumph, is to
unite. Those who have revolted must return lo ibeir al
legiance and leave an unjust cause to- H* doom. They
may come over to us with honor and self-approbation; but
we cannot go to them. They must renounce personal
partiality and individual prejudices; we may not abandon
principle.
To Mr. Gilmer, ss our Governor, there are many posi
tive und weighty objections, which we refrain from lecord-
■rig at this time, while it is our wish that occasion may nev
er require il. It is sufficient for oug pr sent purpose that
these objections do not exist against Thomas Hatnes,
and that be possesses all tbe necessary qualifications fer a
Governor of the ancient find proud Slate of Georgia. It
is true that his opportunites have not, as yet, afforded a
test by which to make comparison of super* minent servi
ces. In every duty to which he has been called, howev
er, he has brought his whole soul, nnd every energy of
hi? active and untiring and strong and incorruptible mino;
a mind fraught with that kind of business knowledge
which cannot be baffled by the tricks of demagogues, and
whose rectitude of purpose will not deviate from the path
of duty to gjin a point of private interest or an office of-
public honor-
We rcpr.it—Mr. Gilmer must be draped, and Mr.
riajnes mo*>t be sustained, or it is thor own fault if the
Clark party dots not furnish the next Governor.
From the Augusta Chronicle,
GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION.
It will be seen, by reference to the f -Honing letter,
that Mr. Lumpkin declines a candidacy for the office of;
Govcrnot. ottange as it may seem, after an expiession
of something like regret, that he should be called troin a
station winch he has long filled with so much ho tor lo
Himself and usefulness to our State,—and notwithstand
ing that it is entirely in accordance with what we expect- j
eo from him—still we cannot bu * 1 * * * * * VII feci something like re- '
gret at tins determination, for, with the high opinion we
entertain of Ins political principles, integrity, sagacity, in-
ostry, tiRd devotion to true tioerty anu the welfare ol" the
people, we would fain, if possible, have him, or at ‘east
men like him, in botn stations. V\fieri there was some
thing tike a probability that the partialities and importu
nities of hut numerous friends would draw him from his
present duties, almost in spite of himself, we then looked
mostly to the loss of his invaluable services in Congress;
and now, when such will net be the case, we led most
strongly the want of such u man as Governor; particular
ly as tbe probability is strengthened, that one of Ihe pre
scut candidates will be elected—neither of whom can we
desire to see preside over the destinies of our State. We
say not this in enmity, or with the least desire to dispar
age the merits of cither—merits which ere not to be care-
esslv overlooked, oriigbtly disregarded, but not such as
qualify either of them for ihe office. We believe them
noth to be b ;n st and patriotic men, disposed to do right.
But the Executive officer of a State, should not only be
disposed lo do right, but li ve also, both penetration, ex
perience, and :itcernm nt to see liic right, and firmness,
entrgv, and determination to prosecute it, despite of the
s* !f tutorehied intrigues and persuasions of friends, or the
open opposition of enemips. The present tucumbent,
Governor Gilmer, surrounded by men wbo looked to
their own interest, and the interest of’heir party, rather
tb-n to that of Ihe State, has shown himself wofully dc-
ficient in firmness, energy, self-depend. nee, and political
courage—not only in being diverted from that which h<-
h nl openly declared to be right, and had solemnly pledged
himself t ■ perform, but in his whole course in relation to
the Indi .n*, Indian po icy, and tbe Indian bill. And his
opponent, Mr. IIatnes, though a respectable, honorable,
and praiseworthy citizen, wc think too deficient in politi
cal tact, experience, iiifl ieuce, cultivation and strength of
mind, and digniG of manner, to fill wi'h energy, tflhicn-
cy, and propp.i ty dignity, an t.ffice which should command
the highest qualities of the statesman, the politician, and
the scholar To use his own words, in the Legislature,
while discussing the College bill, “he received bis edu
cation in the cotton field, and graduated at the plough; ’
and though this is in itse'f, by no means a ncces^ry dis
qualification, and he has had much experience as a Rep
resentative of his county in the State Legislature, we can
not honestly think bis talents or acquirements are of us
order suitable to the high office of Governor of the Stale
of Georgia.
But we will detain the reader no longer from the fetter
of Mr. Lumpkin, which will be found altogether charade
ristic of bis straight-forward, unassuming integrity, and
devotion to the interests of his constituent?, regardless of
self.
Washington, Feb. », 1931.
Dear Sir—The Editorial remarks contained in the Au
gusta Chronicle of the 26th ult. on the subject of the
nexi Gubernatorial Election,- in connexion with nume
rous letters which I have received from eitizens residing
in different parts of the State, must plead my apology is
my friends and fellow-citizens, for publicly assigning a
!• w of tbe (ceding considerations which have influenced
me, in declining to accede to their wishes.
First—There is already confided to me, for two years
yet to come, an important official trust, by the direct suf-
lr'igi ofibe people. To abandon that trust will not inert
the approbation of some of those who conferred it.
'V'comily—The conviction of my own mind is, that un
der nil the circumstances connected with the political in
ti rest of tbe State, I have more prospect, at present, of
being useful to it in my present situation, th in in any other.
Thirdly—In the present posture in which we find the
important interests of Georgia, instead of pursuing a
course which might tend to embitter parly animosities,
nnd engender new strifes, il is my most ardent desire lo
s* e the whole people of Georgia united on the great sub
jects of political interest, and principle, which are insepa-
fibly connected with Liberly, and the perpetuation cf
our Federal Union. “The Federal Union must be pre
served.” And it can only be done, by the G neral and
Siate Governments confining themselves within their re- J
sptetive constitutional spheres, Georgia must maintain
her Sovereignty and luiisdiction over the entire popula
tion within her chartered limits. An attempt t.« abridge,
or deprive a Estate of this right, would be an .obvious,
gross, nnd palpable violation of the constitution, which
would be co~rected by the people of tho whole Union, be
fore enduranc could become into'ir/able.
lam duly impressed with a sense of the delicacy of my
present situation, and scarcity dare to hope, that I shall
steer clear of the censure of all. But 1 feel assured, that
if ray motives could be read by all, that which could not
be approved, would <lleast be forgiven.
I amjiuder abiding obligations to all those kind friends,
who have sustained me through a long co'wne of public
service. To merit a continuance of their kindness and
confidence, zeal und fidelity to their interests shall not be
wanting, to the end of my course.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WILSON LUMPKIN.
A. H. Pemosrton, E*q,
Editor of Ihe Augusta Chronicle.
[Republishtd by particular request.]
Laurens County, Geo. )
Sept. 21st, 1830. $
Gentlemen:—Accept my thanks for your polite invi
tation to a Public Meeting and dinner al Columbia, di
rected to Milledgeville: it did not reach me until last
mail. Whether with you on that interesting occasion or
not, you have my best wishes for the results of the wise
counsels and patriotic efforts which you cannot fail to
carry to the discussion of the topies of the day—they are
of first importance to the whole union.
Whatever the People of South Carolina in Convention
shall resolve for their safety, interest and happiness, will
be right, and none will have the right to question it.—
You can change your own government at pleasure, and
therefore you can throw off the government of the union,
whenever the same safely, interest and happiness require
it. If ambition and avarice shall make of the federal go
vernment a curse, and the states are to be held to it
against their will, our condition differs in nothing from
that of the Provinces of Turkey or Persia. The many
headed Tyrant, in the habitual violation of the constitu
tion, vaunts his love of union, as if ready to make a burnt
offering of his looms and spindles upon the altar of that
union—yet not one jo’ of concession is made to the pray
ers and entreaties which, if offered to the Throne of
Groce, would be received graciously and answered favor-
•My. The Cormorant who fattens and Piste as on our
substance, may nut release bis Itold, so long as we >ts
the willing subject of bis remorseless passion. Bui I is
nut utterly despair—the American people will see that
tbe Constitution and Union, can only be preserved by a
retun; to honesty and justice. It is impossible Wt can *• -
be wrung—ours is tbe cause of Liberty'—ol Freedom— of
Industry—of the use of the faculties of mind and body fur
all purposes, merely innocent without governmental in
terference: opposed to restraints and prohibitions and
monopolies in every form, li contrary to expectation,
tbe existing system shall become the fixed and settled po
licy of tbe country, the Southern Slates must withdraw
from tbe confederacy, cost what it may. No evil is morn
lo be dreaded than a power in the G' nenl Government,
to rtgulate Indusiiy—a power which cannot with safety
be euiifidrd to any government, but with the moat guard
ed limitations. Direct taxes for tbe encouragement of
manufactures would not have been paid for a tingle year.
The 5 cents a yard on our Colton Bagging, levied for the
professed purpose of enabling tite Western States to sup
ply the ariiclc on their own terms, when the proceeds
were to make roads and canals (or tbe same Stales, would
have been opposed with a spirit not easily allayed. Ti.ey
have been bui neuuly because being Indirect they are uo-
st en, and because a portion of the evil may be avoided by
the nonconsutnplion of those articles wiiich are not of first
necessity. There cannot be a greater fallacy than that
the Union is to be preserved by a power in tbe General
Government to coerce the States. The existence of so
vereignly precludes the idea of force. Ours iaa govern
ment of opinion, of consent, of voluntary association—th*
only guaranty of Uni in, is justice. Justice secures good
feeling, fidelity, affection, aud nothing bui justice can se
cure them. Of what value is that Union which is formed
of unwilling and reluctant members, who but for the
sword suspended over their heads, would fly off from the
common centre, as from a fierce and consuming fne,
wiiich burns Only to tit-stray? The constitution adminis
tered according to its letter and spirit can dispense noth
ing but justice, and the character of the American people
is the sufficient warranty, • hat no Stale would separate
from the Union without justifiable cau?e. Regarding -
the Uniuu as a fain ly compact, tin- members of wh.ib
can only l»e kept i.,g, (her hy the pracine of strict and im
partial justice, it is better that the non-contents and mal
contents should be suffered to depart in peace by common
consent, than hy common concert, to constrain a reluc
tant obedience, which ifykldedtoday, may be fortfrtfy -
withdrawn tomorrow. It is this shedding of blwud'wliieti
deters us from constitutional resistance to unconstitution
al laws, and widely.ought to tie postponed so long as the
faintest hope remains cf a returning sense of justice.—
You well know how ihe same infatuation is constantly
pursuing an interest infinitely more sacred, the unhallow
ed touch of which we would be bound in honor to resist,
and with a vengeance never to be appeased. But pardon
so much on these distressing topics, and accept the tender
of my regard and esteem. G. M. TROUP.
To Messrs. John Taylor, Wade Hampton, Jr. John G.
Brown, Pierce M. Butler, and William Harper.
We have copied from the Baltimore papers several
warm, and doubtless well-deserved commendations of the
enterprising Mail Contractors North of that City, tor
their exertions in overcoming the former difficuliics inter
posed by the late snowstorm lothe regular transportation
of the Mails. The Contractors South of this Cny ara
notices deserving of commendation, we ap prebend, for
the active perseverance with which they suimounted simi
lar difficulties, especially on the Ri'ad between this and
Fredericksburg, commonly called tbe Se r bonian bog, and
notoriously the worst at all -times, on the whole Atlantic
line, and which we should have supposed utterly impracti
cable for loaded carriages since the storm. The Con
tractors, however, spared neither expense nor labor to ful-
fit their engagement*, and have literally dragged the MhiIs
through in spite of every difficulty.—JVat. Intelligencer.
Eccentricity.—I never see an eccentric
naan—especially if he be a young msin—with
out suspecting him of a spice of affectation:
Nature is a whimsical old dame, and now and
f fieri manufactures an odd fellow, but such
works are rare, and tlwrefore the most likely
to be counterfeited. 1 have no patience with
those young gentlemen, who in company af-
sects absence of mind, who, il you ask them a
question, seem so profoundly wraped in medit
ation as to be unmindful of what is passing
around them. Vanity often makes a man ri
diculous. but nevermore so than when he af-
focts to be eccentric —Y Constellation.
Talletrakd —One* citizen Tsltvyrand, is now Prince
*le Benevolo. Did ever man live through such tiroes,
respcctco, courted, and guiding the destinies ot Euu p ?
Let any one permit his thoughts to travel along tbe lino
of time from 1780 to 1820 ? Was ever man so for
tunate and so constant in gaodTorlunc as Talleyrand ?
uas ever forty years so prolific >n mighty events us
these ?
Talleyrand has come safe through them all, end is at
present a Prince .living in health ami ifflm ace “He
bears a c-harincd life.” Like the central point of a rapid
ly revolving wheel, he has stood fixed and constant, while
all Europe has been whirled in nn uproar around him.
Coine Kings, go Kings, and enter Kuigs again, no matter,
n'importe, e'es’ egal; theic he siu as tranquil as Mens-
non.
Sedet, cternuinque sedebit
Memnon.
lie ought to be compelled lo write the history rf hi*
own life. If he would d;> it faithfully, il would be the most
extraordinary historical document ever published. Sure
ly the man is mortal. He ought to be forced to set lo
work instantly. 1 would wage war with France ratoer
than he should escape; this is a juster cause of war than any
cause I have heard alleged in my time.—Recollections of
the Guillotine.
[Aow Talleyrand is the French Minister in London.]
Conversational Intercourse of the Sex
es.—What mnkes those men, who associate
habitually with women superior to others?
what makes that woman, who is accustomed
to, and at ease in the company of men, supe
rior to her sex in general? Why are the wo
men of France so universally admired and
loved, for their colloquial powers? Solely be
cause they are in the habit of a free, graceful,
and continual conversation with the other sex;
Women in this way lose their frivolity; their
faculties awaken, their delicacies and pecu
liarities unfold ail their beauty and captivation,-
in the spirit of intellectual rivalry. And the
men lose their pedantic, rude, declamatory,
or sullen manner.
X&JkRiiXEO,
fn this place on Thursday evening last, by the RevM
TUman Sntfad, Mr. Henry Manghau lo Miss Eliza
beth L. Barnett.
MED,
At Z: bulon. Pike county, on the 13th inst. Mrs. Mar
tha VV. Blackburn, ageu 27 years, wife of Dr. John
L. Blackburn.
In Macon, on the 13th inst. Mr. Thomas P. Carnes,
aged .21 vvars and eleven months, son of Judge Carnes,
late of Athens.
|LTj 2> The gentlemen who undertook the distribution cf
the Bible among the destitute of Baldwin county are ■
htelly solicited to meet at the Sunday School room on IH-
day evening next at 7 o’clock, to report, and conclude this -
important business.
F OUR months after date application will be mad* to
the honorable the Inf< rior Court of Waltbn county, *
when sitting for ordinary purposes, for leave to sell all
lands the belonging lo tbe estate of Z eb. Phillips late rf
said county, deceased, with the exce ption of the widow’s
dower. ROBERT M. ECHOLS, Adm’r.
February 22 .83. 4m
J TIOUR months after date application will be made to
» the honorable the Inferior Court of Walton eoouty,
when sitting for ordinary purposes fur leave to cell the tea!
estate of Abraham Stephens, deceased, with the execep,
tion of the widow’s dower.
ROBERT M. ECHOLS, AdmV.
February 22 33 4m.