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8P E E CII; OrKon. J. I Whitaker, of Fulton, on the bill striking out the clause of the Constitution, for bidding the importation of Slaves from Africa. Delivered in the Senate of Georgia, on Thurs day, Not. 23, 1858. Mr. Whitaker arose, and said: Mr. President and Senators.—I have listened to the discussion on this question, and feeiing ca e upon, to cast my vote for or against it, *' willing to do so, without first giving tl> e which influence my vote. S£e wart, in not the 8enator from Stewart 1 agree with the senator ~7 his question, desiring to change * S1 hlLve it to be one of the At the same time, 1 th(lt }, ag CO me before most important question,, ^ thgt j , ook ||p0fl ns this Session. 1 me o ^, of the 8ett |ement of the action that will P .,, be heralded throughout tbrs quMtion. t a dth °f this , and as being more the length and brCo rfor ^ ^ tho whole coun . less for good **-£ have not prepared any remarks to submit to you. I shall talk in a way that seems just, right, and proper in my judgment. And what is the question? It :s this: Shall we strike ont from the Constitution, a clause which declares that there shall be “no future importation of slaves trem Africa, or any other place.’ I listened on last Saturday for a reason, why this bill should not pass. And I hav# iistened to day, for a similar reason. And I have listened, to hear what effect the action of the Senate, would produce on this subject. Sir, the discussion has taken a wide range, it has gone off on the reopen ing of the slave trade, fa question not now before the Senate) and we have heaid from the lips of Senators, that this clause is a foul blot on the es cucheon of our State. Iliad nothing to do with bringing this bill before tlie General Assembly, either directly or indirectly, but it is before us, and act upon it I must, and will. I do not seek to avoid it- Sir, in 1787, the convention that adopt ed the constitution of the United States, said that there should be no more imigration to this coun try, of persons from Africa, from and after the year 1808. A good and great man presided over that Convention. And the constitution there made, is the one that we all love, and which we should maintain, so long as our rights are protect ed by it. But, Mr. President and Senators,! desire to call your attention directly to the objects of the proposed amendment. What does the bill before us propose to do? It simply proposes to strike outthe 11th Sec. of the 4th Art. of the constitu tion of the State of Georgia, that clause which says there shall be “no future importation of slaves from Africa, or any foreign place, alter the first day of October next.” That constitution was adopted the 30th day of May, in the year 1798, at the seat government at Louisville, in this State. There were only twenty four counties represented in that convention, containing a white population of 200,000, and a slave population of about 80,- 000. Now sir. what were the circumstances tiiat existed at its adoption? Wliat prompted our fath ers to insert such a clause in their constitution, to forbid the importation of slaves, after the^ time mentioned, when the constitution of the United States permitted their importation until 1808. Our fathers had, in our judgment, a sufficient rea son for their action, and we are to believe they were good and true men. They desired to pre vent the British merchants, and the merchants of the northern states, who were actively engaged in sending cargoes of slaves to porte of the United States, to prevent them from bringing tliem to the ports of Geogia. They thought it wrong, ami against the policy of Georgia, to receive into her boundaries more slaves than she then possessed. But I will ask the Senaieif it would now justify the putting of this prohibition in the constitution, that is, suppose the same circumstances existed now. that existed then, would they be in favor of the prohibition? Sir, circumstances have chang ed, we live in a different day from that in which they lived. I ask the Senate, if we should take for our guidance, the circumstances under which they acted. What harm could result to Georgia, what mischief, by taking this clause from the con Stitution, and that too, without expressing any opinion as to the subject of re-opening the slave trade? I for one. am at present opposed to the aits or ran leihsutirk. 1 An act to legalize the sitting of the Superior Court of Glasscock. , . Also, to make legal the adjournment, and to change' the time of holding the same. 2 An act to authorize the Ordinary of Troup county to pass upon the application of the admin istrators of James M. Po;ts, dec’d., for leave to sell iand and negroes belonging to said estate, &c. 3 An act to authorize the Court of Ordinary of Gordon county, to pass an order in vacation, au thoring the sale of the lands and negroes belong ing to the estate of James C. Longstreet. dec’d., late of said county, on the first Tuesday in Janua ry next, by Jefferson M. Lamar, administrator, with the will annexed on said estate. 4 An act to appropriate money for the payment of such Judges of the Superior and Supreme Courts, as hold commissions bearing date subse quent to the passage of the Act of the last General Assembly, raising the salaries of those officers.— And for the payment of ceriain sums to R. K. Hines, and W. M. Reese. 5 An act to relieve John and Rebecca Green, of the county of Bibb, from the pains and penalties of bigamy or adultery, and for other purposes. 0 An act to confer certain powers upon persons therein named, and authorize a settlement between them. 7 An act to authorize the State Treasurer to make certain advances. 8 An act to be entitled an act for the re lief of Jacob Weaver, .Sarah Ann Weaver, alias Sarah Ann Calhoun, and for other re-opening of that trade, but that question is not involved in the measure before'us “Sufficient, m. ‘Sufficient un to the day is the evil thereof.” We have to meet the question as we find it. I will ask Senators, suppose this question was presented to the people of Georgia, now for the first time, to insert this prohibition in their constitution, or to make it a part of their platform, if they believe that the peo ple would adopt it? Sir, it is the constitution of my State, and I respect it, out unlike the Senator from Telfair, who says he is opposed to any alter ation of the constitution, and in that be goes much farther than the delegates themselves, who con templated its altera'ion, and proposed the means of its alteration. And the history of Georgia leg islAtion, shows that it has been oftened altered. What do we propose? Simply to take out those words, which no political meeting in Georgia, dare adopt. No one proposes that this would have any influence in re-opening the African slave trade, which is said, would be a violation of the constitution of the United States. I am in favor of that instrument remaining as it is. I am also in fsvor of equal rights and privileges under that constitution. But sir, it has been said that in Congress and out of Congress when the slavery question has been agitated East, West, North and South, by our enemies that Georgia, condemns the importa tion of slaves from foreign countries.—We hold snch remarks to be unkind, and ungenerous on their part towards us, nor can I ever subscribe to the sentiment that our Fathers, put a foul blot on onr State constitution. You have only to look to the names, of those who framed this instrument, to refute such an idea. Those men need not the defence of any on this floor. They were men who lived in time of trouble, men who gave their mon ey and their time, to the interest of Georgia and of the Union, men who were willing to sacrifice every thing that they had. but sir, I trust that I will not be considered in any way disrespectful to their memory to contend for the right to alter this constitution, for they provided the means of its alteration. They never entailed such a doctrine on us as that we should never alter it. Now sir, I will define my position. In the year 1798, under the circumstances which then existed, our Fathers thought it necessary to insert this clause in the constitution. We of the present day think that there is no longer any need for it to remain there; and if striking out the clause under consideration and doing what is right in the premi ses, as some think, should break up a party, let the party go' If a fair administration of tho gov- breaks up a party, let the party go! If the grant ing of equality and equal rights breaks up the gov ernment, let it go! All we ask is justice, all we ask is equal rights and we will not consent to anything else, at the hands of the Federal Gov ernment. The South has never made any war npon the general government, or upon the country, but how has it been with the North. She has waged war against the South- From the year 1787, at the adoption of the Constitution until the present time. In proof of this, go to the ordinance of 1787, the Missouri Compromise. Go to the acts of the general government in relation to Oregon and the organization of the Western Territories, and the refusal to deliver up your fugitive slaves, and say whether your rights have been respec ted? You have been treated with indignity and insult? How have you been treated? I have always, held and maintained that Congress has no right to legislate on the subject of Slavery and that she should abstain from all interference with it. I desire that we may all live in peace together. But you talk about platformsaod resolutions;! have been disgusted with the whole of it. I want to resolve that while we will never submit to anything that is wrong, we will contend for nothing but what is right and reasonable. Thai is the best resolution. Talk about your rights under the Federal Govern ment; the whole of it is in Platforms and Resolu tions! Let us upon ibis bill, as well as all other questions affecting our rights be as the horses in Fbaroah’s Chariot, let us all pull together. 1 felt unwilling to cast my vote against this bill. Iam determined to do nothing, that will go directly or indirectly into the hands of those who are making war against us. Sir, who can it injure, if we pass the bill? Let it go before the people! If the people do not want it, they can say so and when they elect members and send them here, they can instruct them to vote against it. on its second passage. You will have time to reflect upon the matter. I have concluded so far as I am concerned to take my position and vote for the bill. I trust it will not be said however, that those who vote against it are untrue to the interests of the South. There are none of us, I trust untrue to the interests of Georgia, or the rights of the South. As to the alterations of the constitution, it like all other amendments, they must be made as 'he circumstances demand them. Tha question I repeat has nothing to do with re-opeptng the Slave Trade. If that question were pow before us we should have to meet it. Bat it is not before us. The protrait of that gentle man (Gov. T r oup ; ) was alluded to the other day. who said, “When the argument is exhausted let ns stand by our arms.” Yes sir I say when our rights are at stake, when the question is shall we be deprived of those rights, like that good old Soldier, Andrew Jackson, (pointing at his Por trait,) I would say, “By the Eternal God, let us stand by our arms.” And let us stand by our rights. Mr. President and Senators, I thought I would not have made any remarks on the question. But felt called upon to give the reasons for casting my vote according to the honest dictates of my con science. I have no complaint to make of others who may entertain a different opinion, but as for myself, I shall vote tor the bill. ARmsiroU^be SaU—rhe property and fran- duse* of ^e Dauphin and Susquehanna Coal Co. are to be sold in Philadelphia on the 1st of March next. The property including 54 miles of railroad, extending from the Pennsylvania Railroad at Rockville, five miles above Harrisburg to the Beading Railroad, at Auburn, 10 miles’ below Pottsvilie, this company is a New York speculation which has failed, and the sale has been ordered by a decree of the Supreme Court, in the suit in equity of May Huumpbrios and others against the Company. The Property will be sold subject to the hen of a Mortgage for $97,000. purposes. 9, An act to reimburse John Howard for the expense incurred by him in the courts of Alabama and the United States as described in the compactof 1S02- 10. An act to lay off and organize a new county from the counties of Fayette and Henry. 11 An act for the relief of Thos. H. Higlismith. 12. An act to repeal the act amendatory of the several acls of force in reference to the corporation of the city of Milledgcville, assented to Dec. “2d, 1857. J3. An act to change the time of holding the superior and inferior courts of Wayne county. 14. An act to alter and amend tho charters of the cities ofCclumbns and Albany. 15. An aot to autliorize Charles. A. Egertou to peddle without paying a license for the same. Hi. An act to alter the Road Laws of Coweta county. 17. An act to require the Justices of the Peace for the several districts in the county of Dawson to make additional returns of poorchildren between the ages of C and 18, in their'districts, for the year 1858. 18. An act to make uniform the decisions of the supreme court of this State, to regulate the rever sals of the same, and for other purposes. !9. Au act to provide for the codification of the Laws of Georgia. 29. An act to repeal an act to prohibit non-resi dents from hunting, ducking, and fishing, within he limits of the State of Georgia. 21. An act to collect interest on open accounts in this State after they are due, and to fix the time when they shall fall due, when the same is not agreed upon by the parties. 22. Au act to amend the act to change and sim plify .the practice and pleadings in this State, ap proved February 2tlth, 1854. 23. An act to authorize the Justices of the Peace in any Militia District in this State to adjourn theii courts from day to day, or to hold their courts two or more days in each month, whenever the busi ness of any of their courts require it. 24. An act, to declare the true intent and mean ing of an act entitled an act to authorize the Jus tices of the Inferior Court of the county of Gwin nett to levy an extra tax to pay for the erection of a new court house in said couiity,approved March 1st, 1856, and to amend the caption of said act, and for other purposes. 25. An act to allow the Justices of the Inferior Court ot Dade county to levy and collect a poor tax, net to exceed 20 per cent, on the general tax. 26. An act to amend an act entitled an act to sioners incorporate the city of Americus. 27. An act to alter and amend the laws in this State, in relation to notices to be given by insol vent debtors to their creditors. 28. An act to incorporate the Washington Rifles, and grant them certain privileges. 29. Au act to confer certain rights and powers on the Justices of the Inferior Court of Lincoln county, in relation to granting licenses to retail liquors and to keep tippling houses. 30. An act to make legal and valid the acts of George W. Harris, of the State of Mississippi, as Executor of Jeptha V. Harris, and for other pur poses 31. An act to change the time of holding the In ferior Courts in Clinch county. 32. An act to change the county line between Henry and DeKalb counties. 33. An act for the relief of Loverd Bryan, from his executorship. 34. An act to incorporate the Presbyterian church of Walthourville. in Liberty county, and to incor porate the Savannah Flour Mill Company. 35. Au act to lay out and organize a new coun ty from the counties of Stewart and Randolph. 36. An act to alter and amend the 14 section of the 5ih division of the penal code of this State 37. To repeal an act entitled act to compensate the Grand and Petit Jurors for the county of Pick ens. and to authorize the Justices of the Inferior Court to levy an extra tax for that purpose, and to extend the provisions of the act to other coun ties therein named.—Approved March 6th 1856, so far as respects Pickens county. 38 To repeal an act to consolidate the offices of Tax collectors and Receivers of tax returns so far as respects the county of Worth. 39 Relative to the issuing of Executions. 40 To repeal an act entitled an act to repeal so much of an act entitled an act to authorize the Justices of the Inferior court of the several coun ties in this State to create and lay out a new dis trict, or change and alter the lines o r those already laid out—assented to 23d December 1*39, so far as relates to the county of Cherokee; assented to December 22d 1840. And to legalize all districts made and lines changed by the Inferior Court of Cherokee county, since the passage of said act. and to legalize the acts done by the officers elec ted in said district. 41. To appropriate money for the repairs of the Penitentiary, and to erect additional building to the same for the security and accommodation of the convicts. 42 To pardon Burton A. Brooks of the county of Harris under the sentence of death for the crime of murder. 43 Fixing the time of holding the Inferior Courts in the counties of Charlton and Gor don. 44 To consolidate the offices of Clerk of the Su perior and Inferior Courts of the county of Mitch ell. 45 To amend the charter of the town of Calhoun so as to give the town Council of said town the power to impose a corporation tax on all retailers of spirituous liquors w ithin the corporation of said town. 46 To repeal an act entitled an act to amend the patrol laws of this State, approved Feb. 20 1854 so far as relates to the eounty of Walker. 47 For the pardon of Benjamin Knight, now confined in the Penitentiaiy. 48 To alter and amend the fiftieth section of the fourteenth division of the Penai Code. 49 An act to appropriate money for the political year 1859, and for other purposes therein named. 50 For the relief of John Needham Massey, other wise called John Needham Massey Snead, otherwise called John Needham Warren Massey, a minor and orphan of Needham W. Massey, deceased, and for other purposes therein mention ed. 51 To authorize witnesses residing out of this State, to prove the execution of deeds and other ustruments in writing under certain provisions. 52 Amendatory of an act to make permanent the site of the public buildings of the county of Walton at Monroe and to incorporate the sam e, assented to Nov. 20.th le21. 53 To lay out and organize a new county from the i ounties of Habersham and Franklin 54 To provide for the education of the childre n of this State between certain ages, and to provide an annual sinking fund for the extinguishment of the public debt. 55 To regulate the fees of tax collector and Re ceiver of Richmond couuty. 56 To regulate the compensation of Ju rors in the eounty of Jefferson and for other pur- purposes. 57 For the protection of forest trees and other timber in the county of Whitfield and for other purposes. 58 To abolish imprisonment for debt on cer tain conditions herein set forth, and for other pur poses. 59 To allow compensation for the consolidated index and plats to colonial and head right grants in the Surveyor Generals office. 60 An act to authorize Martha B. Banks admin istratrix and Jos. H. Banks administrator of Rich ard Banks to sell certain lands at private sale. 61 An act to change the time ol holding the Su perior courts of the counties of Baker and Mitchell and to authorize the Judge of the Superior court of Jefferson to hold court two weeks. To change the time of holding the Superior courts of Webster county and the Inferior court of Muscogee; the Superior courts of Heard county and to provide for the location of a new county site in certain con tingencies in the county of Baker, to dispose of the present public buildings, to levy an extra tax 6 > An act to define the liabiiiu-» ei, alutlKw *- ers in banks and other chartered institutions in this State. 66 An act to make valid the contracts of minors with certain exceptions. 67 An act to repeal a part of the fifth section of the act organizing the Supreme court. 68 An act authorizing tlie Justices of thejinferior court to administer the oath of office to the Justi ces of the Peace. 69 An act to authorize guardians to act as ad ministrators in certain Ases &c. 70 An act to extend the writ of certiorari to pos sessory warrants. 71 An net to amend an act to authorize the Jus tices of the Inferior courts of the several counties in this State, upon the recommendations of tlie Grand Juries thereof to assess and collect a tax for the payment of Grand and Petit Jurors, and at their pleasure to discontinue and again reassess the same upon said recommendations. 72 An act to empower and authorize the Ordi naries of the different counties of this State to grant an order to executors and administrators representing estates, and guardians representing wards having wild and scattered lands lying in different counties, to sell and dispose of the same at private sale whenever tho interest of the estate or ward requires it. ~3, An act to compel Judges of the Superior court in each Circuit in the State to hold adjourn ed terms in every county within their circuits where the business requires, until the docket is cleared and for other purposes. 74, Au act to proscribe the mode of perfecting services, and to regulate the proceedings in cases of scire facias on non-residents. An act to amend an act entitled an act to protect the estates ot orphans and to make perma nent provisions for the poor, approved Dec. I8th, 1772. 6, An act to amend an aet approved Dec. 18th. 1827, to point out and regulate tho manner of tak ing testimony of Females in certain cases, so as to include practising Physicians in actual employ ment. 77, An aet for the better government of tho Western and At. R. R. to secuie fidelity in its fiscal agents and all other persons indebted to said Road, aud to prevent, as far as it is possible, fruit less and expensive litigation, and to make the ac count Books of said Western and At. R. R. evi dence in certain cases, and for other purposes. 78, An act to repeal all laws and parts of laws authorizing Lotteries in this State. 79, An aet to amend an act entitled an act in relation to ‘public records of counties where they have been destroyed by fire &c. 80, An act to amend the laws in relation to de faulting Tax payers, and to prescribe the duties of tax collectors in such cases &.C. 81, An act to alter and amend tlie 2nd Sec. 6th Div. of the penal code of this State. 82, An act to authorize Ordinaries in this State to issue costs fifas generally. 83, An act to protect Religious Societies in the exercise of their duties &c. 84, An act to make the Reeivers of Tax returns in the several counties of this State hereafter to be elected, assessors of taxes in certain cases here in named and for other purposes. 85, An aet to amend the acts in relation to tak ing eases to the Supreme Court. 86, An act to alter the certiorari laws of this State. 87, Au aet for the support of Pupils of the Geor gia Academy for the Blind. 88, An act to make the Governor of this State, and in his absence, the oldest member of the Board of Trustees of Franklin College, who may be present, President of the Board. 89, An act to fix and make certain the terms of holding the election of Judge of tho Superior courts of the Pataula Circuit 90, An act to lay off and organize a new county from the counties of Washington Emanuel and Laurens, to be called Johnson, to be attached to the Middle Judicial Circuit, First Congression al District, 2nd, Brigade, 1st, Div. G. M. and for other purposes. 91, Au act to repeal the 3rd, and 4th sections of the act entitled an act to amend an act to incor porate the town of Lumpkin in Stewart county, assented to Dec. 26, 1831, approved Jan’y 17th, 1850, and prescribe the duty of the Road Ccmmis- uf said vi! i^iji.iui conduct iu the streets lage 132 To change and alter the line between Fay ette and Clayton counties, so as to Include certain persons in the county of Clayton. 133 To lay out and organize a new county from the counties of Lowndes and Thomas. 134 To alter and amend the charter of the city of Macon. 135 To alter and amend the 2nd, 3d, and 4th sections of an act establishing the line between Liberty and McIntosh counties &c- passed 1793, assented to Dec. 22nd, 1857. 136. To change the line between Wayne and Glynn counties. 137. To increase the privileges of the Mechanics Independent Fire Company of the city of Augus- dtc 62 An act to impose additional penalties upon the banks of this State .so as to compel them to comply with the requisitions of an act to prtivide against the forfeiture of tlie several bank charters in this State on account of non specie payment for a. given time, and for other purposes therein mentioned, passed by a constitutional majority at the last session, over the executive veto. 63 An act to give to rules absolute against offi cers in this State a lien upon property; and to give officers the control of executions in certain cases, 64 An act to make valid and binding the sub scription heretofore made by the Mayor and coun cil of the city of Columbus to the stock of the Mobile aud Girard R R Co. 92. An act to prevent the sale of spirituous from one to five gallons in the county of Stewart only on conditions therein named. 93. An act to autliorize the Justices of the In ferior court of Haralson county to levy au extra tax for the purpose of extinguishi. g the debt of said county &c. 94. An act to establish aboard of Education in Lincoln, to confer certain powers, and to declare wliat Teachers shall be entitled to draw on the poor school Fund, to authorize the election of school Commissioners iu Jasper county aud for other purposes. 95. An act to amend an act to incorporate the Atlanta Medical College &c. 96. An act to prescribe the mode and manner of selecting drawing and summoning tales Jurors for the trial of criminal cases in the Superior court of Chatham couuty, and for other purposes. 97. An act to amend au act to authorize the Trus tees of Glynn county Academy to lease or sell the Academy building and estate of said Acad emy and to protect the funds of the same &c. P8. An aei iu CtcHne itie line Ui^.vn tho coun ties of Montgomery and Tatnall and Tatnal! and Emanuel. 99. An act to authorize the Inferior court of Hart county to pay over certain money to the or dinary of said county. 100. Au act to change the tiroes of holding the Inferior courts in the counties of Forsyth and Cherokee. 101. An act to consolidate the offices of Cleik of the Superior and Inferior courts in the county Glasscock. A resolution requesting our Senators and Rep- rcsenatatives in Congress to ask for, and use their best exertions to obtain, an appropriation from the U. S. Treasury, for the construction of a Naval Depot on Blythe Island. 102 An aet to provide for the. retail of spirituous liquors in the counties of Marion, Elbert, Bibb, and Mitchell in this State, and foi other purposes. 103 An act to repeal the '9th section of an Aet to incorporate a Bank iu the city of Atlanta, to be called the Bank of Fulton, and for other purpo ses. 104 An act to establish a Tobacco Inspection, in the town of Canton, and to provide for the ap pointment of inspectors 105 An act to incorporate the Cass county Ag ricultural Society. 106 An act to compensate the Petit Jurors of the county of Heard, and provide for the payment of the same. 107 To change the time of holding the Inferior Court of Walker eounty. 108 To consolidate the offices of Tax Collector and Receiver of Tax Returns in the county of Haralson. 109 To incorporate the Cotton Planters Conven tion of the State of Georgia. 110 To legalize the proceedings of the Superior Court of Taliaferro county. J i 1 To authorize the Infi-rior Court of Washing ton county, to levy and collect an extra lax for building a Jail in said county, and other purposes. 112 To incorporate Hudson Lodge No 208, Free and Accepted Masons situated at Glades cross roads in Putnam county. 3J3 To incorporate the town of Waresboro’ and to provide for its government. 114 To authorize the Justices- of tho Inferior court of Dawson county to levy an extra tax for 1859 115 to extend the corporate limits of the town of Hartwell* 116. To repeal an act to authorize overseers of the Roads in Walker, Gwinnett, Forsyth, Cobb Cherokee, Bibb, Sumpter, and Gilmer counties to appoint Warners and to define their duties. 117 To change the lino between Elbert and Hart counties. 118 To allow the Wills Valley Railroad Co. to use a form of order &c. 119 To amend the charter of the town of Mon- ticello, so as to give the election of Marshal to the the legal voters of said town. 120 To compensate Justices of Peace of Hall county for returning poor children. 121. To incorporate the Springer Mountain Gold and Copper Mining Company. 122. For the relief of John Woodall late of Jones countj’' one of the securities of Felix Woodall, lor delivering of certain Books. 123 For the relief of if. Varner of Cobb county. 121 To authorize and require the Justices of the Inferior court of Madison to collect by suit or oth erwise the remainder or unexpend, d portion of the Academic funds now in the hands of the Trus tees of said academy or that may hereafter come into their hands &c., to be applied to the educa tion of poor children. 125 To authorize the Justices of the Inferior court of Pulaski county to levy an extra tax to build a new Court house and Jail. 126 To anthorizeGuardians, Administrators and Trustees residing in the county of Richmond to invest the funds in their hands as such in the bonds of the city of Augusta issued by authority of the city council. 127 To change and fix the time or holding the Superior courts in the county of Lumpkin and to authorize the drawing and summoning of two panels of grand Jurors, and for other purposes. 128 To require tlie Clerk of the Superior and Inferior Courts of Burke county to make a report to the Inferior Court of said county of all moneys collected or received by him for fine or otherwise for county purposes, and to settle the same with said court instead of the Grand Jury. 129 To amend 3d section of an act to prescribe the manner in wh ch the names of persons may be changed, and born illegitimate may be made legitimate, and to carry into effect the provisions of the constitution upon that subject, and to pre scribe the manner in which children may he adop ted 130 To amend an act to regulate the rates of li- cense in this State, so far as relates to Wilcox county, and also to define the fees of the ordinary of Chatham county. 131 To authorize the arrest hy tha Marshal of the village of Sparta, without a warrant, and the confinement in the .Jail of Hancock county, all persons violating the laws passed by the Commis sioners of said village, against drunkeness, and . 138. To alter and change the times of holding the Superior and Inferior Courts of Sumter, and the Superior Courts in Chattahoochee county. 139 To authorize the Justices of the Inferior Court of Bryan county, to levy an extra tax for educational purposes. 14(1. To point out the manner in which consta bles, neglecting or refusing to levy or collect the money on Distress Warrants for fines, shall be ruled before tlie general Board of Road Comtuis- missioners of Chatham and Carroll counties, aud for other proposes. 141. To change the times of holding the Infer ior Courts of Baldwin county. 142. To change the line between Ware and Pierce couuties. 143. To locate the road hands living upon Com ber’s Island and Potosi upon Rifle cut. 141. To amend an act to incorporate the Geor gia Air Line R. R. Co , and to confer on them cer tain powers and privileges, approved March 5th, 1856. 145. To incorporate an Infantry corps in the town of Fort Valley, and to incorporate the Ogle thorpe Light Infantry, of Savannah, &c. 146. To compensate Grand and Petit Jurors in Emanuel county. 147. To amend an act entitled an act to ameud an act. amendatory of and in addition to the va rious acts heretofore passed in relation to the ciiy of Savannah, approved Dec. 8 1849. &c. t&c. 148. To change the line between Dougherty and Worth counties. 149. To alter and amend the Road laws of this State, approved Dec. 19,1818, so far as relates to the appointment of commissioners for the counties of Gordon and Bibb, and for other purposes. 150. To legalize an election and make valid the acts of Sam’l. Curtright, as Ordinary of Troup county. 151. To provide for the compensation of Grand and Petit Jurors of Dawson county, in Superior and Inferior courts. 152. To require the State Treasurer to sign the Coupons of tlie old six per cent, bonds of this State for the whole interest as it falls due, to issue new bonds with all the Coupons signed. 153. To authorize the Georgia Rail Road and Banking Company to build a Branch Road to Ea- tontor. in Putnam county. 154. To repeal an act approved Feb. 15th, 1854, to extend the provisions of an act to regulate the fees of Magistrates and Constables, &c., so far as re lates to the county of Warren. 155. To change the line between Irwin and W orth counties 156. To authorize the Justices of the Inferior Court of Pickens county to levy and collect an ex tra tax to pay the county debt incurred by building a Jail. 157. To prevent non-residents in the county of Miller from camp hunting. 158. To change and fix the line between Jeffer son and Emanuel counties. 159. To incorporate the Yahoola River and Cane Creek Hydraulic Hose Mining Company. Hi t. To incorporate the Gwinette Manufactur ing Company, and define the rights and priviliges and liabilities of the same 161. To amend ail act to incorporate Marshall College in Griffin, approved Dec. 22d, 1853. 162. To amend au act entitled au act to amend the various act in relation to the city Court of Sa vannah, iVc., assented to Dec. 22d, 1857. 163. To incorporate the town of Dahlonega, aud to provide for electing Commissioners. 164. To amend an act pointing out the mode of collecting a certain description of debts therein mentioned, and to extend the provisions of the same. 165. To alter the mode of electing the Marshal in the city of Marietta, Ga. J66. To incorporate an Academy in Thomas coun ty, and appoint Trustees. 167. To empower the Grand Jurors in Appling county to designate the children entitled to the ben efits of the Poor School Fund. 168. To incorporate Alpharetta in Milton coun ty- 169. To authorize the Inferior Court of Hancock county to levy an extra tax to establish quarters for the Poor of said county. 17(1. To appropriate the sum of two hundred and forty dollars to Dade county. 171. To incorporate Altamaha Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons, in McIntosh county 172. To incorporate M. E. Church at Prospect, in Thomas county. 173. For the relit Altamaha River. 174. To lay out aud organize a new county from the counties of Lowndes and Clinch. 17 r.. 'i\. x-mpAwar I W Buis, Ad in'r of the es tate of S. B. Daniel, late of Greene county, to vest surplus funds arising from sale of crops, &.C,, nn- der limitations. 176. To incorporate Trustees of Mud Creek Bap tist Camp Ground, &c. 177. To compensate G. W. Anderson and others for arresting the murderers of Samuel Landrum. 17«. To alter and amend the Road Laws so far as relates to Oglethorpe county, and others herein named. 214. To incorporate the Phi Delta Lodge No. 148, of Free and Accepted Masons iu Franklin county, aud Carnesville Lodge No 186, at Cartiesvillev Ga. 215. To amend the several Acts incorporating the town of LaFayette. 216. To incorporate “Young America” Fire Company in Columbus, Ga. 217. To repeal all laws relating to head rights, so far as applies to Washington county. 218. To appropria'e money for the completion of the State Lunatic Asylum. 219. To incorporate the Pen field Rail Road Company. 22 t. To amend the several law's in relation to the Georgia Asylum for the Deaf aud Dumb— to change tlie name of tho same—define the du ties of the Principal—and appoint ’I rustees for the same. 221. To incorporate the town of Camilla in the county of Mitchell, and other purposes. Ilr A number of Joint Resolutions have been approved by the Governor. We have not space to insert them with the captious of the Laws. The captions of the Acls vetoed by tlie Governor, are also crow ded out this week, they will appear iu our next issue. ef of the Commissioners of the kulnrila; Erruing, Dec. 11th, IS48. GEORGIA 1.EGI8LATIKE. Messrs. Editors: According to promise, I write up as nearly as I can, from memory, the proceed ings of the last evening of the House of Represen tatives of the State of Georgia, of the session ot 1858. The House met, about an hour earlier than usu al. The Hon Sp-aker Underwood, being busy with the chairman of the enrolling Committee, the good natured, fun-loving gentleman from Bibb, Mr. Hardeman, in comparing and signing the en rolled Acts of the General Assembly, which was justabout expiring, Mr. Miutz of Jackson was in the Chair. By the way, he of Wilhite notoriety would make a downright good presiding officer. A good deal of business, mostly of a local character was transacted. Messrs. Hillyer, and Gordon nro centainly fast men. judging by tlie rapidity with w hich they dispatched the reading of Sunday piles of foolscap, tied with red tape, and varying iu sse .from one to ten pages each, and all beginning with tlie same, monotonous, sentence, “Be it enacted, dfc-c,'' or with that ominous word, “Whereas.” All intendments being ruled out, it was really amus ing to see how fast the Georgia Legislature can pass bills, w hen it is so disposed. But two bills seemed to encounter much opposition. One was the bill of Mr. Powell of Decatur, to charter a Bank, in Bainbridge (the principal objection being tiiat Governor Brown would veto it) and the other, Mr. Milledge’s fee bill for Ordinaries in Richmond county, which w as lost this afternoon, but which Mr. M-, succeeded in getting reconsidered and pas sed. 1 hope my friend Col. M., and my facetious old friend Mr. D„ will excuse me for repeating an additional section, which Mr. D., asked uie to draft for him, aud which he was denied the privilege of offering by the rule, which refused any amend ments to bills, this day. The amendment, as near as 1 recollect, read as follows: Be it further enact ed by the authority aforesaid, that the Ordinary of R—<1 couuty is hereby made ail heir of every man who dies in said county, and when any man iu said county dies, w ithout heirs, the said Ordinary is hereby - declared to be his sole heir. The business having been brought up, the House resolved itself into confusion generally. The usual complimentary resolutions to the Speaker, Clerks Reporters, Door-Keep-r and Messenger were pas sed unanimously, and the recepients of these coin plimentary notices were called upon to respond; in other words, were asked to speak. All or nearly so, complied. I regret exceedingly, that I am un able to furnish you with copies of the speeches of the Hon. Speaker the principal and assistant Clerk &c. I herewith baud you the speeches of Mr. Grant, the taiented reporter of the Morning News of Mr. Miller tlie efficient reporter of the Tri-Week ly Recorder, of Mr. Oslin the highly esteemed Ales senger and of the vigilant Door Keeper Mr. Sum ner. During tlie exercises. Benjamin Knight whose pardon was signed this afteruoou, was in troduced to the House, who, with a respectful how, said: gentlemen. I can’t speak, my heart is full of thanks, I can say no more. I, won Id be pleased to narrate the many scenes of song singing, dramatic rehearsals, anecdotes, &c iu which members indulged, while waiting forthe Speaker to finish signing bills, &c., but fearing you and your readers will tire of me, 1 must close My mental and physical powers being so entirely exhausted by the constant drain upon them for the last 40 days, I was compelled, reluctantly, to leave the Hali, before the final dispersion of the members. ‘Homeward, I plodded my weary way, regretting my inability to accept of the kind invi tation of a company of gentlemen, to join them in a glass of wine, alter the adjournment. With my thanks to you, Messrs. Editors, to the members of the House, brother reporters, <fcc. who have treated me with so much kindness and consideration, I close, wishing you all long life and happiness, hoping, that under brighter auspices, we may “all meet again,” on the first Wednesday in November next, Yours, &c, HOUSE REPORTER. Daily Federal Union Air. Oslin the Messenger being called on hand" ed this to the pro tem Clerk, which was read, deep silence pervading the entire House: (m cntleinen of the / J..U ... qf Representatives? At the opening of the last session of this Gener al Assembly, I felt myself greatly flattered and honored at the complimentary vote 1 rscivedat your band every Alember of the House (sava two) having by their vote signified their preference for mo as their Messengei—I am without language to express my gratitude to you for the honor as well as the benefit conferred upon me. Amidst troubles and misfortunes of life, your kindness together w ith that of the five previous Legislatures has lifted me and mine above want, aud supplied 179. To incorporate Battle Lodge No. 211 Flee I us fo°6 and raiment, tlie uniform kindness and Accepted Masons, at Mill Town, Berrien Co. « nd gentlemanly conduct of each member of the 180. To authorize the Justices of the Inferior j Bouse of representatives for 6 Sessions past Court of Craw ford county to levy an extra tax for h , ave . mnde » n impression on my mind so lasting - 1 tiiat time can never efface and that can never be building a Jail. 1*1 To allow Tax Collectors in Decatur conn- for £ < ; ttt ' n wi j ile men,01 T lasts. I can truthfully ty, commissions on insolvent executions. say that each member has treated me with the ut- 18“. To change the line between Gilmer aud I »>ost respect and courtesy—oftentimes with the Pickens counties, &c. j affection and loudness of a child for its parent. 183. To authorize the Justices of the Inferior Courts in the counties of Wayne, Appling and Pierce to appoint Surveyors to define and mark the lines between said couuties. 184. To authorize the Inferior Court of Madis on couiity-to sell the Academy buildings and ri al estate of said Academy, and apply the funds col lected to educational purposes. 185. To amend an Act entitled an Act to amend the several acls of force in relation to the town of West Point. Also to incorporate and confer cer tain powers on the First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, to extend the corporate limits of tho town of Buena Vista, to locate and define the line be tween Berrien and Coffee counties, and to add Nos. 219, 254, aud 256, in 4th District of Irwin, to Wilcox county. 186. For the appointment of Auditors in cer tain eases. 187. To change the times of holding the Supe rior and Inferior Courts of Schley county. 188. To repeal a part 1st Sec. 3d Article of the Constilutiou of this State, to insert a provision in lieu thereof 189. To amend an act entitled an act to amend the several acts in relation to the assign ment of Dower, assented to February 21st. 1850. 190. To revive, alter and amend an act to make permanent the site of Public Buildings in Polk county at Cedar Town, and to incorporate the same, approved Feb. 8tli , 1854. 191. Tochauge the time of holding tho Inferior Courts of Appling county. 192. To amend an act to incorporate the Alacou Insurance Company, in the city of Alacon, and to strike out a proviso in the same. 193. To eliange the time of holding the Inferior Court in Ware county. 194. To consolidate the offices of Receiver of Tax Returns and Tax Collector in Daw son coun ty- 195. To incorporate Gaulding Lodge No. 215, of Free and Accepted Masons in the county of Fayette. 196. To amend an act to incorporate Moccasin Turnpike Road Company in Rabun county, ap- pioved March 3d, 1856,and grant the same certain privileges. 197. To incorporate Washington Institute, a high school organized by a Baptist Association in Hancock county, and to change the name of the village of Buffalo. 198. To incorporate aud confer certain priviliges to the Newnan Guards. 199 To amend an aet to anthorize and require the Trustees of Trenton Academy to sell the same togther with the lot of iand on which it is located. 200 To authorize the Mayor and Alderman of the city of Savannah aud Hamlets thereof, and their successors in office, to institute a system of drainage for the same under certain specified con ditions. 201 To consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in Piercecounty, and dissolve the same offices in Worth county. 202. To authorize the Justices of the Inferior Court of Worth couuty to levy an extra tax to pay off the indebtedness of said countv beginning in 1859. 203 To amend the 1st section of an act, approved Dec 22, 1857 in relation to the charter of the city of Macon. 204 To authorize the Justices of the Inferior court of Cass county to levy an extra tax on the State tax to pay the Jury lees of said county. 205 To amend the several acts incorporating the town of St. Alary's. 2( 6 To incorporate the Kingston Presbyterian church of Cass county. 207 To change the lines between the counties ofMacon and Sumpter. 208. Amendatory of an act to anthorize the is suing of garnishments and attachments and to regulate the proceedings iu relation to the same, and for other purposes, approved March 4th, 1856. 209. To facilitate miniug operations for Gold in White county. 210. To change the line between Henry aud Clayton counties. 211. For ihe relief of W. A. Reese, Adm'r, Ac. 212. To amend an Act assented to 23d Feb’y, 1850, establishing a Justice Court at Holmesville. 213. To change the lines between Coffee and Irwin, and Wilcox and Pulaski counties. Gentlemen, while time lasts I can never forget I the many pleasant hours I have spent in my inter course with you Alany delightful associations have I formed, and friendship made which neither prosperity or adversity, time or space can cause me to forget. Gentlemen, my cup of honor is full and running over,so far as office is ccncerne men may aspire to occupy seats on this floor—to till the executive chair of the state, and even to bask iu the sun shine of federal favor, but I ask no higher honor than to be Messenger of the House of liepresenta- tice of Georgia. 1 have endeavored gentlemen to do my duty —some time I may have overlook ed tlie request of some member; but let it be at tributed to the multiplicity of calls rather than in tentional neglect. Should future Legislatures continue their favors to me the same untiring efforts will be made to serve them. Gentlemen, it is a serious thought to me, old as I am, to look back and see how many members that I have had the honor and pleasure to wait upon, have passed to another world since I have hold the office of door keeper to the Senate, and Alessenger of the House. The lamented and tal ented Gordon of Chatham, the gifted Alillerof Richmond, Williams of Bald win, Speight of Early Diamond ot DeKalb Graham of Dooly, Thompson of Walker, Oueal of Decatur, Hammond of For syth, Robertson of Appling Keunon of Harris Cox of Henry, Young of Irwin, Glover of Jasper, Wright of Laurens, Bryan of Alacon, Culberson of Madison, Alinter of Marion, Reed of Alomoe, Floyd of Morgan, Calhoun of Aluscogee, William son of Newton, Thomas of Oglethorpe. Smith of Twiggs, Echols of Walton. Strickland of Ware, Wiggins of Wayne, Harris of Warren, Bell of Wilkinson, Hamilton of Cass, Christian of El bert, making 31 Senators and iu tlie House Ander son of Wilkes, Arnoll of Pike, Atkinson of Bibb, lJillinger of DeKalb Bell of Columbia, Champi on of Greene, Cunningham of Forsyth, Julian of Forsyth, Deadwyler of Elbert, Guyton of Laurens MelJougald of Aluscogee, Alorris of Franklin, Aloreiiunse of Bibb, Peacock of Washington Per kins of Randolph, Sumner of Emanuel, Moore of Glynn, Jones of Warren, Alerriwether of Putnam Davis of Early, Luke of Columbia, Slaughter of Jasper, making 22 members of the House, all have passed to higher Halls than these. 3 of the above were members of this body, may these solemn dis pensations ot Providence press the enquiry who goes next? It is my earnest wish for the safe return home of one and a I. Air. Speaker, I am now done and hid you sir, and each member of this House and all its officers, a kind and affectionate farewell, no, I prefer that good old word that comes from the heart, “goodbye! goodbye!” After the reading of this, old uncle Jesse Oslin, kind hearted old man ns he is, went around with tears in his eyes, and bid an affectionate fare well to the members, clerks, reporters, &c. After this Mr. Sumner the door keeper handed in the following, which was read by the clerk. Mr. Speaker, and gentlemen of the House of Representatives: I could not but feel myself high ly honored at the opening of the last session of this House, when you done me the great favor iu elec ting me your Door Keeper, I return you my sin cere and hnmble thanks for the same, and much regret, that my own health, as will as the health of my family, last session as well as this, has pre vented me from waiting on you, in the manner I would have done if sickness had not prevented me. In conclusion, gentlemen, I should be happy to meet you all here again next November, and would be thankful for a renewal of your suflerage, and cordially wish you all a safe return to your homes and families; Farewell, farewell. ,o commit a wrong, or do any one au injustice.— During my short stay among you; I have experi enced nothing, nothing but kindness, aud in after years, when time, with its withering touch, may iiave made deep furrows, upon forms now glow ing in the pride of youth and hope, or made those silvery streaks which warns, that, before long oar sun of life must set, I shall then, looking through the vista of by-gone days, recur to this winter spent here, as a bright oasis in the desert of life, and to this night as one of those “moments iu life which we never forget.” You are now upon the eve of an adjournment. To those of you, who haxe the happiness of being married, I wish a speedy reunion with those whom you have sworn to love, to guard and to protect. To those less for- tuneate, may Heaven smile upon your efforts, and ere another adjournment, give yon so bright an anticipation as a grand Christmas frolic, with the friends and relations of the happy bride auu groom. After this, your Reporter was called on, and he said something, which for reasons known only to himself, he declines reporting. Stephen F. Miller, Esq, author of“The Bench and Bar of Georgia,” was next called upon fora speech: he remarked that he could not with propri ety decline tlie call, however embarrassing to him self, since his brother Reporters of the House (Alcssrs. Carrington and Grant.) had set him an example in speech-making, with the usual protes tations of diffidence, for which writers, more than any other class, ought to have the credit of sin cerity. Air. Miller said it was not his purpose to inflict much of a harangue on the House. His health precluded the effort, even if he had the disposition to make it. It had been his fortune of late years, to gather up fragments from all the sceues within his reach, to eomemoratc distinguished members of the legal profession, and he had given the re sult of his labors to the public. Should his life be prolonged, and his health admit, he would probably continue to explore the same field. The materials were by no means exhausted. One of the characters which he desired to include, was a gentleman who contributed by bis talents and energy, more than any other citizen, to the success of Kail Roads in Georgia, and whose unaided ex ertions cost him his life, in the meridian of his bright career. He alluded to the late Air. Gordon, of Savannah, whose name and abilities were so worthily represented by his son. Air. M. said he desired to testify in the most public manner, his high appreciation of the genius of the son, which had made him a leading figure in the House; and if the gentleman from Chatham, (Air. Gordon,) would reciprocate, he would take pleasure in ad vancing to receive his hand for the first time.— (Here Air. Gordon rose from his seat, and cordially extended his hand to Mr. Miller, amidst loud cheering.) Mr. M. had a few words to say iu relation to the new press, and the service it rendered in dissemin ating the earliest and most authentic intelligence hut this service was no less beneficial to the indi vidual members of the House, thau to their con stituents. A record had been made of the dp- bates, which ivouW pass to another generation. If he had omitted to convey the ideas, to condense the argument, or to preserve the statistics of any gentlemau on the floor, when a measure of impor tance was under discussion, it was from no person al disrespect, but rather from the want of space in the Journal he represented, to publish all that was reported. There had been much said, much talent displayed, much genius, with its flashes of light, in the proceedings of the House, which it was impossible to collect, but something had been done not heretofore attempted: there have been daily, and tri-weekly papers, supplied with Legis iative matter, by the Reporters, more extensively than at any preceding Session, besides a correspon dence with papers at a distance, never excelled. For himself, Mr. Miller remarked, it was t source of gratification, that he had contributed an humble share. He had only to regret that his ac quaintance with members of the House had been so limited, for the want of leisuie on his part — They had shown him uniform kindness, for which he was gratified; and to such of them as desired to return to the scene of labor, now about to close, he wished great success, and the happiness of coming back with increased honor, for their further services. Air. Strother, the assistant clerk, followed in a short address, which for elegance, chasteness, and pertinence, I have seldom heard surpassed. THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER' THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER' THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER* THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER' THE GREAR FAMILY PAPER' THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER- Prospectus for the Tear 1889. The proprietor of the NEW YORK LEDGER is gratified at having in his power to announce' his Prospectus for the new year—1859—that *n the old popular and eminent writers of the LED GER staff have been retained, and new ones aj.ljd" Among the latter we are pleased to mom; ' the name of the Hon. EDWARD EVERETT who is to furnish a series of articles, to he' CO m- ’ tlllllt.il ilminrr flux ontirn vnor . ■ *'** tinuod during the entire year, under the title f “THE MOUNT VERNON PAPERS." v these articles alone we have already mmi », 0r Everett (foi the benefit of the Ladies. Mount y non Association) the sum of TEN THOI'st DOLLARS. thousand As an indication of the popularity of the LEfL GER, we need only state the simple fact, tiiat it circulation is larger than that of any othef -j-pv literary papers in the country. Its great sueem, is owing to the facts that its proprietor secures th best writers in the country, and'spares no cm n in getting up the best FAAIILY PAPER— a P a D er of high moral tone. The exalted reputation of its contributors, the practical and invariably p ure ai ~, healthy character of all its articles, the a carp which is taken that not even one offensive word shall pear in its columns, and the superiority of its tale nnfl sleptliavA rrainnrl ♦«»!* >I.a VCnr x-.. " and sketches, have gained for the NEW YORK LEDGER a positiou that no literary paper has ever before reached. YVe feel, and always have felt, since the LEDGER attained its immense cir culation, that a heavy responsibility rests upon us, and liavo endeavored to discharge that n-sposi. bility conscientously, feeling confident that ultb mately we should ’.eceive the thanks of thousands and tens of thousands families. As to the future, we are at loss what to sav — YVe prefer to PREFORM rather than to promise. What we have heretofore done is known to our readers; they know what the LEDGER has been, and is now. and must therefrom judge what it will be hereafter,” YY r e can only say that among the regular contributors to the LEDGER are: George D. Prentice, Fanny Fern. John G. Saxe, Sylvanus Cobb. Jr.. Emcrson Benxete, T. S. Arthur, Wm. Ross Wallace, Carlos .D. Stuart. Col. YV.B. Dunlap, Mrs Sigourney. Mrs. Southworth. Alice Cary. Emma Alice Browne. SallieM Bryan. Mary Stan ley Qibso.v. Augusta Moore. and many eminent Lawyers, Clergymen, Profess- oi* iu Colleges, and others, who write for the LEDGER aunonymously; and that our complete arrangements are such that the eurrent expenses of the LEDGER are now, aud will constantly be, at the rate of over three hundred thousand dollar 's per annum. FACTS like these carry with them more weight than any comments that could be made, and com ments will thereof be dispensed with. As we have already intimated, we shall leave promising to those who prefer to expend their force in that’way and content ourselves with doing what we canto make the LEDGER the most interesting aud iu- structive FAMILY' PAPER in the World. Indians in Florida. There appears to be some uncertainty about the number of Indians in Florida. Here is more information taken from t|je Tampa Peninsular: That the matter, as to the number of warriors in the country, may be set effec tually at rest, I will now state that the whole number is only thirty-five living men, no more nor less—and my knowledge is gleaned from several Indians, examined separately, who agree as to names, num bers and camps. Sam Jone’s party—consisting of nine men and their families—are now near Bowlegs’ landing, on the edge of the Ever- lades. Seven of his party are on Pine Kay (this is the party that is seen at Miami) in the ’Glades. The Tallabassees—five in number—are at Billy’s Old Town in the Cypress. The Boat party (Marco Indians) have been for the last two mouths living in a potatoe field on the Oclakoochee river, near or perhaps at the very place, where Capt. Cone cap tured some women and children. This party, consisting of twelve warriors and a joy about fourteen years of age, are the ones expected in, and have agreed to go West. Here is, I believe, a true statement of all the Indians, and if our citizens will rest but one or two months, I am satisfied they will he relieved of the presence of most, if not all, of them. Sam Jones may not go nor does it matter much whether he does or not. H. A. CRANE. Tampa, Fla., Nov. 16, 1858. THE NEW YORK LEDGER is published every Saturday, aud sold at all tlie news offices in every city and town throughout the country, and is mailed to subscribers at two dollars per annum; two copies are sent for three dollars Any p-rson obtaining eight subscribers at $1.50 each (which is our lowest chib rates), aud sending us $12, will be entitled to ona copy free. Terms |invariably in advance. LS^The postage on the Ledgf.k to any part of the United States, paid quartrely or yearly in ad vance, at the office where it is received, is only twenty-six cents a yeai. 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Blinn, Cone, and others, which ind: jd me to try Perry Davis’s Vegeta ble Pain Killer, and strange as it may appear, I derived more benefit from tlie use of one 25 cent bottle, than 1 had done from all other medicines. I have used four bottles of the Pain Killer, and am hearty, and enjoy better health thau I have heretofore done for a number of years. I remain yours, 30 8t. GUSTAVES A CELOY For sale by Druggists, and Grocer dealers gener ally—John if. Moore & Co., Savannah; and Hav;- land, Chichester & Co., Augusta, YVholesah-Ago Senses blunter youth’s ensnarer. Scandal dealer, foul-mouthed scournge; Memory'drowner, honor wrecker, Brain distracter, ruin's verge. Summer’s cooler, winters warmer, Blood polluter, specious snare; Mob collec.ter, mail’s transformer, Bond undoer, gambler’s fare. 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Death’s forerunner, hell's dire brink; Ravenous murderer, win-pipe slasher. Drunkard’s lodging—meat, and drink! Mr Grant, reporter for the Savannah News and Augusta Chronicle & Sentinel, having been called upon.gaid. • Gentlemen: having, during the session now a- bont closing, occupied the humble position of a Reporter, it would he unbecoming in me, to notice any of those questions which have claimed your attention daring this poriod. If in the hurry and excitenieut of debates in which you gentlemen have been engaged, I have misrepresented or mis stated any member, I would here offer an apology, and beg that, this fault, if it has been committed, may be attributed rather to the effect produced by your eloquence, than any intention upon my part The coinage at the New Orleans mint in November consisted of $85,000 in gold, and $326,321 in silver. The deposits reached $247,188. The Boston Common Council have re fused to furnish water for a skating pond upon tho common. A life of Mrs. C. C. Hoffman, who died in Africa, is soon to be published. It is written by Rev. Geo. Cumming, D. D. Experience teaches us that delicacy prevents mu? females from npplyingjfor tlie means to alleviate sufff iiig and save life. That objection is obviated in th* case of of Sir James Clarke's Female Pills, preptml after the prescription of Sir James Clarke. Physician w the Queen of England; and well known to be the only sure and safe remedy for female difficulties and ob structions from any cause.'’ They can be sent in a bot tle containing 50 pills, post free, hy enclosing ? 1 and postage stamps toany agent. See advertisement. All Hair Dyes Abandoned.— Wood's Greet I Articles has taken the Field. Professor Wood stands npon an eminence no clietai" 1 whose attention has been turned to inventing » i" Br tonic, has ever before reached. His fame is sud'h" ' and world-wide, and thousands who have worn j been bald for years, are now through the use of -* preparation, wearing their o» u natural and luxuriant head covering. So much for chemistry, tile chembtr? , of human life, and the laws which apply to the htiaiM , system. ProfessorYY’ood studied out the -hnman h«“ V its character,its properties, its diseases, amll" w,J \ restore the decaying vitality of tiiat ornament; he sa»- as in his own case, tiiat gray hair was unnatural, im -" ] the age of the individual has reached tour score. M* j he believed that the hair could be naturally revitalize- He tried his own case—almost bald, and quite gre? the age ef thirty seven, he restored his own hairin'"; i or, strength, and luxuriance, and the article he -lid with he gave to the world. Get Wood’u HuirKestuni" live,unJ take notiiing else. Perry Doris' Vegetable Pain Kilter is deserved ly the most popular family medicine known, h? no other remedy has beeu so successful in re!«'' ing all kinds of pain. It it most appropriabJ called Pain Killer. 31) 8t- For sale by all druggists. [From tlie Botson Waverly Magazine ] Many of the much vaunted hair mixtures are a* only useless, but positively injurious to the s->F but Prof. YY’ood's is of such a balmy and nature, that it invigorates the skin ol the he and Ihe folicles of hair glands beneath it. J c , . removes all dandruff from the scalp, and effects* ly banishes every kind of scald head and etna ous eruption, lienee, it is of great ® erTi jL s « children, the ingredients being of so hartnle ^ nature that tho most delicate cuticle cannot be jnred by its contact. frJ j Caution.—Beware of worthless imitations ^ are already in the market, called by different’"- Use none unless the words (Professor k i art Restorative, Depot St. Louis, Mo., and New I - blown on the bottle. Sold by all Druggl-d* an i. Medicine Dealers. Also by all Faney nndToiie ^ dealers in the United Sates aud Canadas. Sold here hy all Druggists. Nerrsasscn, sr Wtskscu sf »■? kin**- If any of our readers are troubled with ^LLuH ess or YVeakncss of any kind they shonm .P Not Fond of Light Food.—“Glass pnddin—Glass puddio,” shouted a Polish glazier in one of our side streets. “No, thank you.” replied a passer-by, “I’m not fond of “glass pudding,” it’s very apt to give one “panes” in the stom ach.” * a bottle or •UGerimves V* nt jj, * have tried it and can recommend it conhae ^ a medicine giving almost instantaneous Daily Enterprise. Sold by Grieve, & Clark, Milledgcville- Captain Harper, who dieJ^^.j Louisville, commanded the “Guar _ that city during their Mexican campJJs aud distinguished himself at Mon