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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.