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and harness in general, before he takes the
line* in hie hand. He is as near sure as he can
be, and may “go ahead,”
The most experienced sportsmen and rapid
shooters, spend more time than any others
in preparation of their arms. So do good
sailors constantly examine the various and
great extent of apparatus upon which their
speed and safety depend. So good mecha-
niacians. Every body, indeed, who succeeds
in life, must let the delay be in preparation,
'.he promptness in action. We mean to say
hat trno expediton is not so much in prompt
less to begin, as in prompt performance
when you have commenced. The orator
who come into pulpit, court, or senate, fulljof
•if subject, and fully understanding it, moves
-nil confidence an a proceeds with safety
i? l hZf:^‘"/r W,,e ' ncn CI,lor Into a matter
ivifh prudent forecast, and are successfully
>ut again, before their opposite have reo-
covered from the shook, and flounder of their
sudden plunge.
now make. Soulh-Carolina, as a govern
ment, might exist uuder. such a condition,
but her people as individuals, would be ex
tending the area of slavery practically by-fill
ing up the immense sections of Texas and
forming new slave States out of rich and fer
tile territory now under slave law. _ While
the area of slavery in sqaare miles is moro
than 60 per cent, greater than the area of
free States, we should be more anxious to
improve these vast possessions and so give
breadth to our institutions and strength to
our political position, than to waste our en
ergies in forcing an unpalatable doctrine
down the throats of our friends, and which,
if successful in the fullest extent, can only
serve to draw around us, ns a State, a band
of iron ; that, like the tourniquet of the sur
geon, may seperale the limb from the trunk
out destroys in the operation.
CINCINNATUS.
Is Secession a practical remedy for the evils
under whioh we live 1
We stated in our last number that the
black population of South-Carolina would re
quire about $5 worth of dutiable articles for
e tcb person per annum, and the whites about
$10, ('misprinted $40) making a value of
about five millions of dollars, for the import
ing commerce of the State as an independent
nation. A duty of 10 per cent would furnish
a revenue for maintaining a government, of
$600,000. Suppose we double the amonnt,
and say that the importations would be ten
millions—though tho whole produce of the
State could not pay for it, in addition to pay
ing for its home supplies—we should then
obtain one million of dollars, from commerce,
to sustain the republic. What will be the
positive and unavoidable necessities of the
government ? Foreign commerco cannot be
sustained withoutproper commercial arrange
ments, nor can national honor in this day, bo
maintained without adequate power. The
flag of a government must bo known, not on
ly by its color and creator device but by that
prestige which recognized strength alone can
S ve. These are truths so well understood,
at a mere allusion to them is sufficient for
our purpose. South-Carolina, then, must
place herself in a situation for any and every
emergency. How far will one million of
dollars go in this direction} The salary of
President, Vice President and Secretaries—
the pay of members of Congress—the outfit
and compensation of foreign ministers—the
support of a very small navy, and a little ar
my just to defend our harbors and protect our
frontiers from the excursions ol our slaves;
not to speak of building ships of war, forts
and magazines, custom houses and mint,
would soon exhaust all duties collected and
would force government to loy a heavy tax
on plantations, farms and slaves—a tax to
which the little addition this year, upon last
year’s, to pay the $300,000 for arms, is but
as the drop in the bucket. Commerce can
not be burdened beyond a certain extent and
flourish; consequently, after a reasonable sum
has been raised by duties, thebalanceoi mon
ey necessary to carry on government must be
obtained by direct taxation upon the home
industry of tho people. How large a load
will the people of this State bear ? Bitter
complaints have been made against the small
tax required for the $300,000 appropriated
last fall. What will be the result, when the
wants of government imposo a tax of one,
two or three millions of dollars each year ?
Do not be deceived by plausible theories
about a cheap government, nor be ashamed
by sneers about dollars and cents. Meet the
case manfully, honestly and as becomes in
telligent men, and if you are convinced that
the secession of South-Carolina witi protect
your institutions, then do not hesitate to
meet any and every demand that may be
made. But are you thus convinced ? Every
effort has boon made, and may be again, to
induce you to believe that all their plain,
practical and common-sense notions, spring
from a sordid heart; and should never have
weight as compared with Southern interests.
True, they should not. But are secession
doctrines Southern interests ? Are they not.
on the other hand, regarded by ’every slave
State at this moment, as antagonistic to true
Southern interests ? Keep, therefore, stea
dily in mind the fact, that South Carolina
Secession and Southern Rights, are two ex
tremely different things, and while for the
latter we will sacrifice “dollars and cents,”
houses and lauds ; aye, life itself if necessary;
when demanded by the great voice ofn united
slave-holding people, we are disposed to ex
amine with a critical eye, the demands made
upon us in behalf of any quixotic movement,
that may involve the same sacrifice, without
the slightest advantage to the cause we
would protect. We have seen, that under an
independent Government, the commerce of
South Carolina would be cut down to the
mere supplies tor her own wants, and that
the expenses of the nation must of necessity
bo defrayed by direct taxation. As soon as
t his taxation reaches a point, so as to make
a sensible difference between a planter’s ex
pense in South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama,
Florida and Texas, the Carolina planter
could not compete with those in other States,
who raised cotton or any other crop common
to all. Lay these burdens on the Carolina
planter, and the result will be manifest.—
He will withdraw his Negroes to places
where he enn meet his competitors on com
mon ground. Au additional tax of 2 per
cent, upon slave property, to sustain South
Carolina as an independent nation, would de
populate her of her Negroes I This would
be sustaining the institution in our State
with' a vengence. Such protection to our
rights ; such extension of the area of slave
ry ; such progress in prosperity ns this,
“Good Lord deliver us” from. We have
great difficulty now in keeping oi.r slaves at
home, not because they run away, nor be
cause abolitionists have reached them, but
because their masters have gone ofT with
them. Look at the relative increase of ne-
-gro population in the Cotton States, and
where do you find South-Carolina ! How
often do we hear that such and such a plan
ter has invested his surplus in Alabama lands
and has moved part of his force there, and
this will become mare evident ns Cotton
sinks to its minimum value. Will the agri
cultural interests of the State be benefilted
by laying upon it still greater difficulties ?—
If South-Carolina held a monopoly of Cot
ton, there is not a question that she could
control the world to a groat degree. But
unfortunately for the successful issue of
”* ■ recession, she does not influence Cot-
i extent of a perceptible vibration.
if every plantation should
’ i— placed in Al-
i would be
Ltve
ted him with a pair of high-blooded horses
and an elegant craringe with which to make
his campaign.
THE COURIER.
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 6,1851
J. KNOWLES, EDITOR.
“ Should Congress at ang time exhibit it■
purpose to war upon our property, or withhold
our just constitutional rights, we stand ready to
vindicate those rights, in the Union as long
as possible, and out of the Union when we are
left no other alternative."
, , An Abolitionist at Fault.
“I had a brother-in-law,*' said Moae Park-
mst, “who was one of tho ravenest-madest,
abolitionists you over see. 1 liked the pesky
critter well enought, and should have been
very glad to see him come to spend a day ,
fetchm’ my sister to see me and my wife, if
he hadn’t’lowed his tongueto run on so bout
niggers and slavery, and the equality of tho
■ aces, and the duty of overthrowin’the con
stitution of the United States, and a lot of
other things, some of which made me mad,
and the best part of ’em right sick. I puz
zled my brains a good deal to think how I
could make him shut up his noisy head ’bout
abolition.
“Well, one time when biothern-in-law
come orer to stay, an idee struck me. I
hired a nigger to help me in haying _ time'—
Ho was the biggest, strongest, greasiest nig
ger you bver'see Black I he was blacker
than a stack ofblack cats, and just as shiney
as a new beavor hat. Spoke to’,him. Jake, sez
I, when you hero the breakfast bell ring, don’t
you say a word but, you come in the parlor
and set right down among the folks and eat
your breakfast. Tho nigger,s eyes stuck out
of his head ubout a feet I “You’re a jokin’
mossa,” says he. “Jokin’?”, sez I, “I’m
sober os a deacon:” “But,” sez he, “l shan’t
have time to wash myself and change my
shirt.” “So much tho better.’’seze I. Wall,
breakfast come, snd so did Jake, and he set
right down ’long side of my brothet-in-lnw.
lie stared, but he didn’t any a word. There
warn’t no mistake about it. Shut your eyes
and youM known it—for he was Iqud, I toll
you. There was a fust-rate chance to talk
abolitionism, but brother-in-law never'opened
his chowder-head.
“Jake;,’ sed I, “you be on'hond a* dinner
time;” and he was. He had been workin’ in
the medder nil the forenoon—it was hot ns
hickory an bilin’ pitch, bull leayo the rest to
your imagination.
“Wall—in the afternoon—brother-in-law
como up to me, madder than a short-tailed
bull in hornet time.”
“R'Iose,”said he, “I want to speak to
Od- The Hon. HOWELL COBB was nominated
as a candidate for Governor by the Constitutional
Union Convention, on Monday last.
The report and resolutions of the Georgia Conven
tion of November Inst vrero ro-adopted.
Agricultural Sooiety.
Owing to tho military eleotion and other
business occurring on Tuesday lost, it was
deemed advisable to postpone the meeting
for the formation of the Agricultural Society
until the 1st Tuesday in July next.
Georgia-
Onr exchanges from this noble Southern Slate says
the N. Orleans Bulletin,ate fall of evidences that the
party of the Union and the Constitution, led on by the
gallant Cobb and the accomplished Stephens, Is mak
ing manly preparation for a brilliant struggle, whioh
Is certain to be followed by a brilliant triumph. Geor
gia is a railroad and manufacturing State | altruism
and nonsensical abstractions will find no favor within
her limits.
you
‘Singit out,’’ sez 1.
“I hnm’t but a few words to say,” sez he,
“but if that ere confounded nigger comes to
the table ugain while I’m stoppin’ here, I’ll
clear out.”
Jaxo ate his supaer that night in the kitch
en, but from that day to this, 1 never heard
my brother-in-law open his head ’bout ab
olitionism. When the Fugitive Slave Bill
was passed, I thought he,d let out some, but
he didn’t, for he known’d that Jake was still
aworkin’ on the farm—Haverhill (Mass.)
Banner.
Common Sohool Education.
We are glad to witness the general interest
every where exhibited upon this subject
throughout the entire State. The Conven
tion soon to assemble at Marietta will doubt
less affect great good. We regret that this
good cause should hove been in any way as
sociated with the State Road; and its friends
must see that in such connexion its success
will be somewhat endangered. Heretofore,
party politics have been obtruded into almost
every important measure of State policy, not
excepting the construction and management
of the State Road; hence we desire to see
this new question entirely disconnected from
all others that might directly or remotely
embarrass its success. The State road may
or it may not be sold, this, however, should
not determine either way the fate of the Com
mon School measure. That should stand or
fall upon its nuked merits. Wo hope,there
fore, thnt the two propositions will be Kept
and discussed entirely separate and distinct;
A Pleasant Resort
Wo take pleasure in referring the public to
the advertisemerit of the “ Floyd Springs,”
found in its appropriate column. These
Springs are situated in a very healthy and
picturesque portion of the county, at the foot
of a spur of “ Taylor’s Ridge,” and are sur
rounded by scenery both grand and beautiful.
In addition to the finest lime and free-stone
water, furnished in great abundance for ordin
ary purposes, there are several mineral springs
that from the testimony of eminent physi
cians who have tested their medical proper
tios, as well ne from our personal experience
and observation, we are prepared to recom.
mend to invalids in search of health. Tho’
the nature of these springs has not yet been
subjected to any elaborate chemical analysis,
yet iron, sulphur and magnesia, are eminent
ly perceptible. With but limited accommo
dations,they were visited by many last sum
mer, who derived great beneflt from the use
of the water. To those who desire a plea
sant ride over a delightful road, and to those
in search of health and recreation, we say,
visit Floyd Springs. The worthy host and
hostess will give you a cordial welcome, and
spare no pains to make your stay pleasant
and agreeable.
FOR THE LADIES.
An intelligent gentleman of fortune, says
the Bangor Whig, visited a county village in
Maine, not far trom Bangor, and was hospi
table entertuined and lodged by a gentleman
having three daughters— two of whom, in
rich dresses, entertained the distinguished
stranger in the parlor while one kept herself
in the kitchen, assisting her mother in pre
paring the food and sotting the table for tea,
and after supper, in doing the work till it was
finally completed, when she also joined her
sisters in the parlor for the remainder of the
evening. The next morning the same daugh
ter wob again early in tho kitchen, while the
other two were in tho parlor. The gentle
man, like Franklin, possessed a discriminat
ing mind—was a close observer of the habits
of the young Indies—watched an opportuni
ty and whispered something to the industri
ous one, and then left for a time, but revisit
ed the same family, and in about one year
the young lady of the kitchen was conveyed
to Boston the wile of the same gentleman
visitor, where sho now presides at an elegnnl
mansion. The gentleman whose fortune she
shares, she won by a judicious deportment
and industry. So much for the indus
trious young indy.
Honor to Old Connecticut !—No recent
event has afforded us higher pleasure than
the unanimous passage, on Wednesday last,
by both Houses of the Connecticut Legisla
ture,of resolutions approving in very emphatic,
terms the patriotic and constitutional course
pursued by President Fillmore and his
Cabinet, in efforts to protect the rights ol
the several States and preserve the integrity
(if the Union, and inviting to visit Connecticut
as guests of the State. The perfect unanimity
with which these resolutions were passed'was
to us both a surprise and a pleasure. It
places the Stato, whose history has been
distinguished by such names as Ellsworth,
Sherman, and Johnson, and by her firm un
deviating, and yet unostentatious devotion to
the great interests of the Republic, in a most
honorable position on the great questions now
before the country.
The gentlemen who were charged by the
Legislature with agreeable duty of presenting
(he resolutions to the President, at New
York, were cordially received by the Presi
dent, who expressed his high satisfaction at
receiving such testimony of the confidence
of Connecticut in his administration, and his
desire to accept the invitation tendered him
should he find it compatible with other one
previous arrangements.—Journul of Com
merce.
Mrs- Gibson’s School.
We witnessed the examination of the pu-
pils attached to this Institution on last week,
and were well pleased with their proficiency
and general deportment. The different clas
ses exhibited a thorough acquaintance with
the various studios they had pursued The
composition by the older scholars were sound
in sentiment, tasteful in arrangement and
gracefully delivered. Altogether, we think
the exercises made a very favorable impres
sion upon the spectators.
New Floor-
On Saturday last, D. M. McCurry, Esq.
presented us with a sample of Flour from
wheat of this year’s growth. It was mnnu-
actured at tho mills of Dr. Ayer, of this
county, nnd in color and texture will com
pare favorably with the best samples of nor
thern flour.
Wheat-
Dr. Lee of this county has placed upon
our table some beautiful specimens of wheat,
of the “purple straw’’ variety. The heads
are quite large nnd the berry full. We will
thank our farming friends to note down the
following particulars relating to their wheat
crop nnd give us the result for publication.—
1st. What variety sown—2nd, At what time
sown—3d. On what soil and how prepared—
4th. At what time harvested, and whnt the
yield per acre. 5lh. What the weight per
bushel. Together with such other informa
tion in regard to liabilities to cosualities, &c.
as will be of general interest to farmers.—
When our Agricultural Association gets fair
ly under way, we hope to see wheat culture
in this region brought to a high state of per
fection.
How, W. L. Vancy, declines accepting the nomi
nntion of the " Southern Rights Party” to run for Con
gress.
The Charleston Courier says: “We learn from
card published in the Evening News of yesterday af-
ernoon,that the Hon. B. F. Porter has retired from that
Journal, and Mr. Paxton will continue to publish it
on his own uccounl. Xn leaving the Editorial chair
which he has so ably filled, Judge Porter carries with
him the best wishes of his contemporaries and numer
ous friends fur his future prosperity."
Cinoinnatus.
Several very able articles over this signature, have
appeared ill tho Charleston Courier,in which tho wri
ter, wo think, very conclusively shows that secession
is not a practicable remedy for the evils complained of
by the South. We trnnsfer article number 8lh to
columns, and ask our friends to give it a cureful peru
sal.
Mississippi Union Ticket.—Wo give be
low the above named ticket, nominated by a
convention of 200 delegates, representing
thirty-tour counties of the State. Whigs and
Democrats united in the nominations. Gen
eral Foot has accepted mid will start at once
on the campaign. The Convention nomina
ted, by a unanimous vote, Gen. Foot for
Governor; Gen. Clarke, of Hinds, for Treasu
rer; Dr. Russell, of Carroll, for auditor; Mr.
Howe, of Jasper, for Secretary of State.
The fiieuds of the Union are confident of
carrying the State. Gen. Foote received an-,
other agreeable surprise. His friends pri
Preserving Wheat-
The wheat is now being harvested nnd pro
mises an abundant yield. We trust our far
mers will use every precaution to shield it
from rains and insects. The wheat crop is
too often sufiered to remain in the field in
small shocks, exposed to the weather and rn
vages of birds and vermin, nnd hence we
have an inferior article of flour, attributable
to bad mills, when the fault is in the man
ngement of the wheat. We want no better
bread than can be made with Georgia wheat,
ground by Georgia mills. A friend in. Jones
county some years since, told us that lie dried
his wheat with heated rocks, and was never
troubled with the weavel. Take good sized
rocks, make them sufficiently hot to heat
without burning the wheat. First put into a
hogshead or box, a layer of wheat, then a
layer of rocks. About two layers of rocks
will be enough for n hogshead. We tried
this plau last year, and have not yet seen the
bill of a weavel in it. Let our friends try tbe
experiment, it can do no harm, and may save
ihoa
rnent, in principle and substance—a filial settlement
—of the dangerous and exciting subjects which they
embraced." ’
“ And again,he says :
« • The occasion, I trust, wllI.juBtify ms in exbort-
INS MY COUNTRYMEN TO BALLY UroN AND MAINTAIN
that ground as the beat, If hot tho only means of re
storing pence snd quiet to the country' and maimntn-
Ing inviolate the integrity of tho Union.” 1
■' Mr. Weuster uses language equally significant.
The following we tnke from his letter, nddreesedto
the Union meeting at Westchester ;
" * The President's message, at the opening of the
present session of Congress, expresses fully and plainly
nis own and the unnnimous opinion of nil those iibso-
ciated with him in tbe Executive administration of
the Government, in regard to what are called the ad
justment or compromise measures of tho last session.
That oph-ion is, that those measures should bo regard
ed in principle as a final settlemt nt of the dangerous
and exciting subjects which they embruco. The
peace of the country requires this) the security of the
Constitution requires this; and every consideration of
the publte good demands this. If tho Administration
cannot stand upon the principles of the message, it
does not expect to stand nt sit I* *
" Mr. Clay has over and over again reiterated tbe
same sentiment, end declared his determination to
vote for no men for office, who will not sustain the
compromise as a final settlement of the slavery ques
tion. We o.-uld multiply evidenco to any extent, to
prove that this feeling pervades the whole South
ern there is no necessity for It. We will only quote
In corroboration of the views we have given, u single
paragraph frqtn an article in the. Mobile Advertiser,
the editor of which orthodox nutionnl Whig paper, we
**«? tSt* ,6 “ oo-lnborer ih the good cuuso •
When the Now York Courier assumes that the
question may be led an open one, white par
ties may stand upon their respective groumle in re
ference to other muttcre, that journal te precisely re
versing the real stnte of the cose. The slavery Issue
is the vital ono. becauso of tho sectional onuraetcr that
has been impnrted to it; and while the question of pol-
ioy involved in the Tariff end Internal Improvement
Issues maybe left as open questions, office the differ
ences upon them are of degree mnlnly and not of
principle,the other, Involving the hnrmony end Into,
grityofthe Union, challenges and imperatively de
mands the tint consideration nmong public questions
of all kinds whatsoever. We must be sure that we
ore to continue to possess n Constitution, before we
can go very heartily into the discussion of measures
of policy under it.” ’
9J- Byroterenoo to an advertisement in another
column, it will be seen thnt Msdamo Durang and
Signor Novolll will favor our citizens with one of
(heir entertainin'.) Concerts this evening. From the
many compliments paid them by tho press, we pre
sume it will bo n rare treat.
OCy- As tho wonthor grows wanner, tho Inclina
tion to call at Battzy’s and get n glass ol Iced So
da Water becomes stronger, nnd after trying It once,
we nro sure thnt but few will forego tho pleasure
of refreshing themselves occasionally thereafter.
White on tills subject we would also mention tliut
friend Thaw’s "Sparkling Water,” is not bad to take.
Ex-Gov. McDonald was nominated by tlw South
ern lllghts Convention, whioh assembled In Mil-
Icdgevllteon the fifilh ult., as their onndldsto for Go
vernor nt the approaching election.
The State Hoad.
With pleasure we comply with the request of our
Savannah contemporary and place in our columns to
day, an article in opposition to the sale of the State
Roil Rood. We hove never desired to see this great
interest pass entirely from the control of the State, but
have favored, and must still urge the importance, nay
absolute necessity of a thorough change and reforma
tion in its entire management. If we could be assur
ed that the next Legislature would make suitable ap
propriations Mid provisions for its reconstruction with
the addition of another track to meet the growing de
mands of the public, for the next ten years, and place
it under the immediate control of the present superin
tendent of the Dahlonega Branch Mint, or some other
gentleman equally competent, we should unhesitat
ingly oppose its sale* For if sold, it might fall into
the hands of a niggardly company who would adopt a
narrow, dime-saving policy, detrimental to the gen
eral wen) and prosperity of the State. In common
with our friends in middle Goorgia and upon the sea
board, the people of this region lmvo an important
interest at stake in this matter, and naturally feel a
lively solicitude upon this subject. With proper fa*
cilltics for transportation, thoy will pour into the ci
ties below, the rich and substantial fruits of their in
dustry, A want of these facilities has subjected many
of our citizens to severe losses, and will, we fear, per
manently afloat our river trude.
But we confess that the most weighty reason to our
mind why the State should retain her control of this
great public work, is, tho danger that it may fall into
hands indifferent, ll not hostile to the prosperity of
Georgia, Wc confess that we have a good share of
State pride. We are becoming moro and more proud
of Georgia. An examination somewhat oareful and
extended, (from Florida to Canada) has led us to the
honest conclusion, that in her varied soil and climate,
in her agricultural, mineral, manufacturing and com
mercial resources nnd facilities, she possesses to a grea
ter extent, and in richer abundance, all the elements
ol greatness, independence and prosperity than any
other State in tho Union. Now all these resources of
prosperity and happiness, we desire to sco directed
and controlled by those who feel an abiding interest
in the welfare nnd renown of every class of our fellow
citizens* Savannah, Augusta, Macon and Columbus,
have contributed most liberally to works of Internal
improvements, which have added greatly to the repu
tation and permanent wealth oi tho State, and we trust
that no arrangement will be made in the disposition
of its road that will jeopard the prosperity of these
growing cities. Whilst we do not desire for them
special legislation, we may still hope that their inter
ests will not be entirely overlooked.
The test Question*
Wo have before remarked, that the next Presiden
tial election will turn upon entirely new issues and
questions. Every day’s observation more fully con.
firms us in the opinion that old party platforms and
names are passing awny^ Noith and South, nnd that
conservative men of all parties, who love the Utflon
more than the spoils of office, will be found stand
ing, shoulder to shouldor upon the Compromise men
suresof tho last Congress. Upon this subject the New
Orleans Commercial Bulletin utters the following very
correct language:
“ It may so happen—in all likelihood it will—that
this question will be the turning point upon which
wiil hinge the next Presidential election. We assume
it ns a fixed fact, that no Southern voter, whatever
may bo his political complexion, will vote for nny
candidate for tho Presidency, who is not in favor of
Compromise ns it is, and who will not give some pos
itive nnd reliable pledge thnt he will in no wise dis
turb it. Wc therefore tell our Whig friends that if
they entertain eny such opinion ns has been advanc
ed by a portion of the press, that V e comprom'se, or
to use a more comprehensive expression, the slave
question, will be made a test question in the next Pre
sidential election, they are mostcgrcgiously mistaken.
We love the Union beyond party or nny other con
ceivable political relation: we will stand by it with
equal loyalty against the assaults of Southern Disun-
tonists, or Northern Abolitionists, and we hold him
its most dangerous enemy, who counsels or sanctions
the repeal of the Fugitive Slave law. No man can
be the President ofthe United States, who is not the
staunch friend of the compromise.
*« The compromise was tendered nnd accepted as a
final settlement of the whole difficulty; there is not a
true Whig in tho country who does not so regard it.
The President in his last Mossuge, uses this language:
“ * The series pf measures (tho compromise) to
which I have alluded! nre regarded by me as a settle-
PUBLIC MEETING.
At a meeting of a portion of the Citizens
of Floyd county, on Tuesday 3d. Inst, for
the purpose ot selecting delegates to tho
Common School Convention to be held at
Marietta on the 8th of July next: On mo
tion of Rev. .J. Knowles Hon. John H.
Lumpkin was called to the chair, and W. P.
Wilkins requested to uct as Secretary. Mr.
Knowles having briefly stated the object of
the meeting, James M. Spullock, Esq. pro
posed the names ofO. P. Fannin, James M
Lester, J. W. M. Berrien, S. J. Stevens and
Rev. J. Knowles, os delegates to the Con
vention, who, on motion, were unanimously
elected
A motion was then made and passed to
authorize the delegates to fill any vacancies
that might occur, and to invite persons friend
ly to the cause of Common Schools, to a seat
in the Convention.
Ordered that the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the city papers.
JOHN H. LUMPKIN Chair.
Wm. P. WlLK!N8SeC.
PUBLIC MEETING.
According; to previous notice a portion of
the Constitutional Union Party of Floyd
county, assembled in Home on the 3d inst.
for the purpose of appointing delegates to the
Senatorial Convention to be held at the
Floyd Springs on the day designated by the
Gordon meeting, H. V. M. Miller, wns
called to the Chair, and John A. Johnson,
appointed .Secretary.
On motion of W. C. Brandon, Resolved.
That the Chairman of this meeting appoint
two delegates front each Captain’s district in
Floyd County, to represent said county in
the Senatorial Convention to be held at the
Floyd Springs, (provided the several districts
in said county fail to make appointments)
composed of delegates from the counties of
Gordon, Chattooga and Floyd.
Whereupon the Chnirtnan nppointed the
following delegates, which appointment wns
unanimously confirmed by tho meeting.
Etowah Dist.—Frank. W. Ayer and Bry
an Allen.
Watters Dist.—Dr. W. C. Brandon, Bur-
well Aycock.
California Dist.—Rollin Speers, Thomp
son M. Henson.
Dirt Town.—Jesse New, Willis Sillman.
North Carolina.—Thos. S. Price, Wm.
Berryhill.
Cave Spring—Mathews Ellis, R. P. Sim
mons.
Vann’s Valley.—John Griffin, James M. P.
Ware.
Tulio Dist.—Bennett Lnwreffce, Jobe Rog-
Rome.—George 8. Black, N. J. Omberg.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted.
Resolved, That we will support the nomi
nee of said Convention ("if fairly mndej nnd
use all honorable meansto secure his election.
H. V. M. MILLER, Chair.
John A. Johnson, Sec.
For tho Courier
Mr. Editor ; Sir—We had the pleasure
ot witnessing the examination of the pupils
under the guardianship of Mrs. Gihson,
which wo wish briefly to notice through
your valuable paper. We noticed with
heartfelt gratification, the mutual respect
which existed between the teacher and pu
pils, which demonstrates clearly to our mind,
tho truth of that discipline and moral train
ing which are truly the great auxilanes of a
refined education. Nothing is more pleas
ing than to see the youthtul mind developing
itself in all that is useful, good and great,
which alone prepares the possessor to glide
smoothly over the waves of time, nnd finnlly
land safely in the haven of sweet repose.—
The examination was conducted with that
dignity nnd ability, which strikes the mind
at once, that both teacher and pupils had so
discharged their respective duties, ns to re
flect much credit upon the institution.
Mrs. Gibson occupies nn enviable position
as an instructress of the youth. She has the
happy faculties of winning tho affections, es
teem nnd reverence of her pupils ;—and her
course being analytical, so expands the mind,
as to enable the pupil to solve the most dif
ficult problems. We rejoice in common
with the patrons of Mrs. G’s. school, that
such an institution exists in Rome for the
education of. young ladies. We wi
(hen to all concerned, 1st not the cause of „
ucation fall into inflexible apathy, but give
speed to its undulating excellencies and let
the light of wisdom and truth spread its be
nign influence over the prejudiced minds of
the human family, until the wilderness and
solitary place shall be glnd ; and the desert
rejoice and blossom ns the roso.
OBSERVER.
From the Savannah Republican.
Tho Western nnd Atlantic Rall-
Roud.
It seems to be generally agreed that some
thing must'be done with this road, by the
next Legislature of our State—either that
an appropriation be made to put it in belter
order,.or, that an interest in if be sold to n
private compnuy under whoso control it will
be more efficiently managed.
It appears to be a favorite scheme wltK,.-+-
mutiy gentlemen of talents and experience r
in the management of Rail-Roads, to sell an
interest, of two-thirds or three-fourths of this
road and sot apart tho proceeds of the sale
as a permanent fund for educational purpo
ses. The writer is aware of tbe hazard he
incurs, of being considered presumptuous
when lie expresses, an opinion in opposition
to the views of such gentlemen, but ho does
not think tho sale of the rond, or nny part of
t,t—particularly to devote the proceeds of the
sale to purposes of education—good policy,
and. he will proceed to give his reasons brief
ly in support of his opinion; It- is aiubject
which will necessarily come before our next
Legislature, and sought to undergo ample dis
cussion and be maturely considered. It is
by discussion that we arrive at truth;
It is alleged that the Road, while public
property, is and ever will be subject to mis
management ; that if it were under the con
trol of men whose interest would be promot
ed by its faithful and correct management, it
would be kept in belter running order ; would
he better equipped and more successfully
worked- It may be,-and doubtless is true,
that a company of individuals, if they were
to j purchase it, or a largo interest in it,
would repair it and make it profitable, but it
does not necessarily follow that this cannot
tie done while it is the property of the States
The failure of the road to meet public expec
tation thus far (if indeed it has failed) has
been owing more to its frail and unsubstan
tial superstructure and the want of a proper
equipment of motivo power and cars, than to
any other cause. Let the State make au
appropriation sufficient to place upon the
road a firm, strong and substantial super
structure ; it should in fact be laid the whole
distance with the heaviest rnil to be bad, to
be enabled to do the work that awaits <t ;
and then further, let suitable salaries be of
fered to command the talents of men capable
of managing the road, and let, them he se
cured against removal from office at the will
of the incumbent of tho Executive Chair ;
let them he appointed to office for definite pe
riods, and not removable until the expiration
of their terms, except for malfeasance, and
there will he no difficulty in procuring the
services of gentlemen “honest, faithful anil
capable.” The offices of the road will be
desirable, and the faithful 'performance of
the incumbents will be necessary to ensure a
continuance in office.
Let this be done, and a better investment
of her funds could not be mnde by the State;
and if a fund for n common school system is
wanted, what one more certain and secure
could he provided than the net profits arising
from the road. But sell it,, and raise a fund
to establish common schools ; will not that
fund be ns liable ; nay, wilt it not be more
liable to mismanagement tlmn tho road will
be while public proporty ? It vyill be sub-; -
ject to embezzlement, while the- road will
not. Invest the fund in stocks ; the stocks
may deprociate in value, or become utterlj
worthless ; such things have happened,
may happen ngnin,and the fund be thus
to the State, hut such a thing cannot occur
while tho rond remains the property of t‘
Stnte; it ennnot be embezzled; it cannot
squandered ; its value will increase and
diminish ; it will be os enduring as the * .
erlast'ng hills” through which aud ^ot
which it runs.
Sell it, and in twenty years where will
the money arising from the sale ? WI
tell? We once had a large academic
poor school fund ; where is it now ?
the legislature of Georgia; the'answeri
was placed in the Central Bank ; ask th«
Central Bank for it, and a feeble voice conn
back in roply, “it is not here.” Where
it ? Echo throws back the question, “whet
is it ?” Do we want, to raise another fund
to run the same round of legislative tinker
ing and finully of profligacy ond ruin ? If
you want to seo folly, and waste, and thrift
less expenditure, place a large amount oi
money under the control of legislators, a
large majority of whom is, nnd ever will be
inexperienced in financial matters ; soon wi -
their legislation wind- up with “a beggnrl
account of empty boxes. ,>
If suitable men cannot be found to mat
our rail-road, can they be found to mi
the money arising from its sale ? Wil
trusting them with money make them
snfe, honest, and reliable ? But , I ,wi
the parallel no further. ’ '
It cannot be denied that the safest invel
nient for the funds of the State is in her r /*
road; and if a permanent fund for educatj
is wanted, none can be devised moresi
than the profits arising therefrom. It i|
work of which the State may well be prt
it is hut just beg.nning to develop the ret
ces of our richest agricultural region ;
more, in connection with other roads it
soon penetrate deeply into the great vllctu
of the West, and will be the channel this At-'
which the productions of that rich imf^
tile country will be poured into pur seiT
This important work is now the properti
our Stale. Let her not,
“Like the base Judeau, thrown the
away.”
1 OCMULG]
Facts to be Noted.—“Within \
two weeks,” soys the Memphis
the 24th ult., “at least five fugitive
been brought hack to this city H
States, with os little trouble as
had in recovering stray cows. -We of
ally receive letters notifying us that j”
said to be the property of some otJnJ
vicinity, has been lodged in jail in-.,
Indiana for his owner, who will pled
pay charges and take him away. ’ ’ /
Such tacts as these ore worth 1
umns of angry rant.
itkM'-te.mrv.